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CARL LOCALS Miss Sara < ’liandlor, of Bes sie Tift ('ollege, and her sister, Miss Lois, of Mary I*. Willing ham School, arc at home, having boon called here to attend the funeral of their father, Mr. W • r. Chandler. Mrs. Albert Williams, of Win dor, visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Durham last Tuesday. Mr. W. J. Ross, of Statham, Power that WORKS—and POWER THAT WAITS FOR SOME TIME PAST the hydro-electric power output of the Georgia Railway and Power Company ha* been dose to the capacity limit of the company’s generating stations. That pres ent water-power capacity is 100,000 horsepower. Practically all of this energy is at work. Only enough reserve remains to provide for the normal retail growth of the territory which the company serves. This condition has arisen notwithstanding two factors interposed by us. More power is needed even now. We should be in position to supply all that any industry might ask, now or later, because that would mean more business all around. No manufacturer is compelled to buy our power, of course. He could install his own steam station and burn coal to develop his own energy. But almost invariably he prefers our service as cheaper and more efficient, and if he is faced by the alternative of generating energy from steam he is all too liable to go elsewhere. Every minute all day long down the Tugalo River goes water that might be driving industries throughout this part of Georgia. It is a great waste of natural power. Wc know that, and regret it. The faet that we have been com pelled to discontinue our Tugalo development and postpone the day when we shall have the river harnessed to useful labor affects no other interest quite so directly as our own. IVe earnestly desire to finish as quickly as possible this work in which we have paused. We should have completed it this year if we had been allowed the just rates necessary to reassure lenders and enable us to sell our securities. Generating machinery for the Tugalo station was ordered nearly two years ago. but we have had to ask that its delivery be delayed till w( can see "some prospect of paying the cost.. We are ready to go ahead. On short notice we can resume work on this, one of the very finest and most economical water power developments in the whole United States, and can complete it in less time than any other hydro-electric or any steam station of comparable size could be undertaken or finished. MeanwhPe we are restrained by the one condition which we are powerless to remove the condition created by the Railroad Commis sion's view r that the matter of street car fares in Atlanta rests with City Council, and Council’s refusal to consider that matter. When our credit is restored by an increase in our earnings commen surate with the increased cost of the services we are rendering now, we will go ahead at once with the Tugalo development. Until then there is nothing we ccn do but wait. -f GEORGIA RAILWAY & POWER CO. was here on business Wednes day. Mrs. Eunice Mr Elroy, of Law reneeville, lias been the guest of her sister, Mrs. Golden IIa w.li gree, for several days. Mrs. Judson Bass was called lo ilie bedside of her neice, Mrs. Hill Wyley, of Lawreneevillc, lasi Wednesday, who lias been seriously ill, but is now much improved. Miss Eliabetli Durham visit ed her sister, Mrs. J. A. Wil- (1) We have spent since 1912 more than $17,000,000 in cash upon nothing but developing water power and building trans mission lines and stations to distribute it. By that expendi ture we opened tremendous resources of natural energy that had gone unrealized since time began, and made available a bountiful new supply of cheap power. If the territory we serve had remained as if, was then, if it had not progressed apace with us, the power developed by our expenditure of over $17,- 000,000 would have been plenteous even now, for it was far in excess of actual demand at that time. (2) Foreseeing clearly the absorption of our increased ca pacity, almost before we had completed its development we be gan preparation of still more power. In 1917, before the United States itself entered the war, we undertook three fur ther developments, as follows: Enlargement of our Tallulah Falls station to Its full limit by the Installation of Its sixth and ultimate generating unit, of 16,500 horsepower capacity, bringing the total capacity of that station to 100,000 electrical horsepower. Construction of an additional water-impounding reservoir, known as Burton reservoir, on the Tallulah River above Mathis reservoir; this to have a storage capacity of five and a half bil lion feet of water, and to serve the purpose of catching and holding for use practically all the rain that falls on the Tallulah watershed. Construction of anew hydro-electric generating station on the Tugalo River below the present Tallulah Falls plant; this station to have a caoacity of 65,000 horsepower; the immense storage capacity of Burton reservoir thus to be used a second time, (instead of only once as at present. Those three new developments were to cost $5,000,000. Of 1 his sum, $2,000,000 is the combined cost of Burton reser voir (which will he completed about July) and the sixth unit at Tallulah (which is practically completed now). The remaining $3,000,000 is the estimated cost of the Tugalo plant. Of that amount we have spent $500,000. At that point, our inability to meet conditions brought about by the war forced us to suspend work on the Tugalo station. The remain der of its estimated cost, $2,500,000, we haven’t got. We can not take it out of not earnings. Our net earnings have been absorbed by the inadequate fare combined with the high cost of furnishing street railway service in Atlanta. Financial in stitutions are unwilling to furnish money.for development, to companies that are not allowed to collect just rates for the serv ices they render. liams, of Winder, two days last week. Mr. Carl (’row has received his discharge from the army and his many friends are glad to welcome him back again. Tin* epidemic of influenza is dying out here. Chandler’s Acadamy Please enter the following eight names to your list of sub scribers, for which you will find enclosed check to cover same. We are delighted with The Barrow Times and think over here it is one of the best papers in the country. Miss Lessie Skelton, our prin cipal teacher here, spent last week at home sick, near Brasel tou. She has recovered and we are glad to note is back at her post of duty. The singing at Mr. ai d Mrs. S. 11. Kennedy's last Sunday evening, was largely attended and enjoyed by all present. Mr. C. M. Lovin made a busi ness trip to Winder last Satur day. Mr. Nathan Kilcrease has purchased a now' Ford ear which is a delight to himself and wife. Mrs. William Chandler is very sick at this writing. Mr. Dewie Lovin filled his regular appointment Sunday evening in Harbin’s district. The farmers have organized a farmers’ union here and will meet tonight to consider the purchase of fertilizers for the present crop. They say they are going to plant less cotton and more feed crops this year than ever before. I will send another list of subscriptions in a short while. STATHAM LOCALS The many friends of Mrs. (’has. Grimwood and Miss Grace Grimwood will regret to learn of their illness. Miss Helen Arnold, of the State Normal, spent several dasy at home the past week. Mr. and Mrs. Will Ross spent Wednesday in Winder. Mr. J. M. L. Thurmond and Master James Thurmond, spent Wednesday in Atlanta. Mrs. Sallie Ware is recovering from an operation at the St. Ma ry's Hospital in Athens. Mr. (’lias. Henson and Mr. Paul llosch, of Winder, were in the city on business Friday. Circle No. 1 of the Missionary Society of the Baptist church, met with Mrs. M. A. Milsaps at her home on Wednesday. Cir cle No. 2 met with Mrs. J. AY. Cody. Interesting programs were rendered and plans for im proving the church property discussed. .Miss Stella McElhannon spent Monday in Atlanta, a Misses Sra Lowe and Ma relle Cronic spent the week-end in Ilosehton, guests of Miss Cronic’s parents. Mrs. Rosa Booth, of Athens, spent a part of last week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Gordon. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Wright spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Arnold. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Grizzle spent Monday in Greensboro. Mr. and Miss lllackstock, of Jefferson, spent Sunday with Miss Eva McDonald. Miss Maud Gordon entertain ed at a delightful party on Sat nrdy evening. Misses Daniel and Ross spent Saturday in Athens shopping. Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Holton, of Oglesby, spent the week-end with Mrs. Georgia McDonald. The Jackson County Choir met at the Statham Baptist church on Sunday. The good singing was greatly enjoyed. WAITING FOR THE TRAIN A Conversation Between Messrs. Smith and Jones Mr. Jones —1 found anew place to eat to day, and 1 got Some Dinner, too. Mr. Smith— Where did you find it? Mr. Jones— On corner of Candler and Jack son streets, at — WILLIAMS BROS. CAFE BETHLEHEM LOCALS Mr. John T. Thompson re turned last week from a pleas ant 'visit to relatives in Ala Mrs. Ji. S. Harris and E. V. Harris were in Jersey last Tuesday. Mi. and Mrs. R. L. Marshall, of Winder, were here Sunday. Mr. Marshall filled his appoint ment Sunday morning and evening at the Baptist church. On account of ill health, E. L. Year-wood has been forced to give up his work in Atlanta and is in Hoschtou for a while. Mr. Vivian Harris has return ed to Wrightsville after a week's visit to his mother here. Three of our splendid young ladies, the Misses Collins and Miss Ila Mae Harrison, who hold positions in Winder, spent last week-end with their pa rents. The teachers entertained their pupils last Friday the 14-th, in the school rooms. Many happy rod hearts were exchang ed. Mr. J. Ij. Moore was called to Piedmont, S. C., last week to see his daughter Mrs. John Charles. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Harris, of Oampton, attended services here Sunday. The friends of Melvin < Collins, will be interested to learn that he has returned from service overseas, and is now in Kansas awaiting his discharge. Airs. E. R. Harris left last Thursday for Sau Antonio, Texas. Captain Harris is at present stationed at a convales cent hospital at Camp Travis, San Antonio. Miss Susise Mae Collins and Mrs. Emory Harris entertained the members of their Sunday school classes and few others, at a Valentine party last Satur day afternoon, at the home of Mrs. Harris. Many games were enjoyed, and after the delivery of their mail, refreshments were served the little guests. PENTECOST LOCALS Little Brunelle Chandler is on the sick list this week. Miss Irene Roberts was the guest of Misses Viola and Jen nie Hardigree Monday night. Rev. J. \V. Brinsfield filled his regular appointment here Sunday. Miss Jessie Mae Mobley, of Jersey, was the guest of Miss Rosalee Chandler recently. Mi ss Annie Haynie and Mes sers. Reuben Davis and Earl Morgan, of Winder, were the guests of Miss Marie Haynie Sunday. Mr. J. C. Hardigree, of Moil roe, was the weeck-end guest of his mother, Mrs. H. A. Hardi gree. Mr. Charli Ferguson lias pur chased anew car. The dinner given recently by Mr. and Mrs. Grady Segars, was very much enjoyed by a large crowd. The little son of Mr. and Airs. Pat Sims had the mis fortune to get his leg broken Monday afternoon. Airs. Anna Hammond and daughter Pearl, spent Wednes day afternoon with Airs. Adline Bowman. Several from here attended the box supper at Mayne’s Acad- emy Friday night. Mr. 1). P. Chandler received word of the death oi his sister, Mrs. Marie Brown, of Long street, Tuesda ymorning. HOW LONG AGO DID KAISER PLAN WAR?® Read “The Secret Life of the Ex- Tsaritza,” Wife of Former Czar Nicholas, of Rus- sia, in The Atlanta Sunday American. When Princess Alix, of Germany, was cunningly placed on the Russian throne by Wilhelm ‘to safeguard against any friction which might arise later on.” conspiracy was set afoot. The story, written by the one person in a position to know and substantiate the fact —by Baroness Tzankoff, for twenty years a maid in waiting, a daily associate, of the Czaritza—reveals for the first time the escapades of Alix as Princess and Queen. It is a true after the-war story, dealing with events, the intrigues and secret escapades of kings, queens and princesses from youth to the time they lost their high stations. An authentic, informative and amazing expose of the life of the for mer Czar of Russia, one of the main actors in the greatest of all world dram as. The first installment will appear in The Atlanta Sunday American February 23. Each instalment is filled with reve lations now for the first time made nub lic. In admtion to this important expose of the unhappy Russian situation. The Atlanta Sunday American brings you ail the news of the world, first, fast and accurate; the greatest magazine sec tion published in Dixie; the works of America's greatest writers and artists: complete society, moving picture, mar ket and sport pages, four full pages of comics in colors, and many other exclusive features, to be found in no other Sunday newspaper. Also, each issue contains one of the $5 000 patriotic prize songs. I- no other newspaper in the South can you find so much of In terest. The edition is sold out each Sunday, so better subscribe today- now —throagh your local agent. JEWELL PATRICK, Local Agent. Office Garrison & Pat rick. CHOWDER IS NOMINATED TO SUCCEED HIMSELF AS JUDGE ADVOCATE GENERAL. Washington, February.—Ma jor General Enoch H. Crowder, judge advocate general of the army, was nominated today I>\* President Wilson to succeed himself for another term of four years, beginning February 15, 11)11), with rank of major genera] from October 0, 1917. BUNCH OF KEYS. If you have lost a bunch of keys you can get them by com ing to this office and paying for this notice. SEEDS IN BULK They cost less than package seed. We have the following: Kentucky Wonder Beans. Henderson Bush Butter Beans. Red Valentine Beans. Stringless Green Pod Beans. 1,000 to 1 Beans. Black Valentine Beans. Alaska English Peas. Telephone English Peas. Marrowfat English Peas. Red Turnip Beets. Pickling Cucumber. Long Green Cucumber. Scotch Kale. Big Boston Lettuce. Yellow Squash. Southern Curled Mustard. Pomlerosa Tomato. Stone Tomato. Kleckley's Sweet Watermelon. Tom Watson Watermelon. Tall Nasturtium. Dwarf Nasturtium. Mixed Sweet Peas. Also assortment of Turnip Seed. BUY EARLY. SMITH HARDWARE. COMPANY