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THEPROGRESS VAN WILHITE, EDITOR AND PUBLISHER. V MB r ! iJg• y Subscription SI.OO Per Yr. Advertising Kates Furnished On Application. Published Every Cburatoy. Entered as second-class matter, Novem ber 8, 11)07, at the postoftire at Jackson, Ga. under act of Congress of March J. 1879. TELEPHONE NUMBER 166 We are glad to see Capt. R. H. Milledge in the race for Prison Commissioner. A golden-hearted gentleman he is; and he comesas near being an ideal man for the place as anybody we know.— Jeffersonian. NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE PENSION LAW. The following resolutions were unanimously adopted by Paul J. Semms Camp. No. 832, Confed erate Veterans, in Fayetteville last Wednesday. In as much as there has been a report circulated over the Flint Circuit to the effect that Hon. J. W. Wise, candidate for Solicitor- General, was in part responsible for the passage of the law pay ing Confederate soldiers their pension money quarterly, and in as much as he did not vote for the bill, and spoke against its passage, and knowing him to be a gentleman of character and ability and one who has always been friendly and loyal to the Confederate soldiers. We com mend him to these and to the voters of the Flint Circuit as one well fitted for the position he seeks. Paul J. Semms Camp. May 13, 1908. OF INTEREST TO DEMOCRATS The National Democratic Con gressional Campain Committee has begun active operations at its headquarters at Washington D. C. In addition to its regular work, it is now preparing a Cam paign hand-book which it hopes to have ready for distribution by July 1 two or three month earlier than heretofore. The Committee is charged with the duty of assisting, in every way possible, the election of a Democratic Congress. We wish the active co-operation of every voter in the United States who believes, with us, that the elec tion of a Democratic Congress would greatly benefit the coun try. We must rely upon the peo ple to sustain our work by giving information as to local conditions, and suggestions for our guidance. Each individual can at least aid us by making a contribution. Will he not do so and interest others in helping us, too? We wish our campaign hand book distributed as generally as possible, and we will furnish a copy, as soon *as published, to every one who contributes to our committee. Send remittance to rtte at Washington, t). C. James T. Lloyd. Chairman. For up-to-date job printing call at the Progress Job Office. THE CONGRESSMAN AND GAR DEN SEED “Charlie Bartlett is a candidate, listen to his call, With promises he will pay you in garden seed, that’s all, He will tell you that he’s the man that knows your many needs, But when he gets to Congress, will send you garden seed. He has toiled so hard for thirteen years, To help you through your trouble and cares, And when you think his help you need, Just call for nothing but garden seed. You farmers, feed the world to day, And toil so hard for such little pay, Go, vote for something else you need, And leave off Bartlett and gar den seed. You have tilled the land through heat and cold, You have ploughed your mule till he’s grown old Trying to make the things you need, To feed the man that sends the seed. Now, Mr. Voter, come do your best, To give Mr. Barttett a little rest, And do Bartow Bloodworth a kindly deed, By stopping Bartlett from send ing seed.” —Barnesville Gazette. GAINING GROUND. From information received here from the various counties of the Flint circuit, Hon. J. W. Wise will be elected Solicitor-General by a large majority. His friends throughout the circuit say his race is getting better every day and are confident of his nomina tion. He is rapidly gaining friends and supporters all over the circuit and we predict his election by an overwhelming ma jority.—Fayetteville News. LIST OF STATE CANDIDATES Following is the official list of candidates for state offices in the June primary: For United States Senate, A. S. Clay. For governor, Joseph M. Brown. For governor, Hoke Smith. For secretary of state, Phillip R. Cook. For treasurer; Robert E. Park. For treasurer, W. J. Speer. For attorney general, John C. Hart. For comptroller, William. A. Wright. For commissioner of agricul ture, T. G. Hudson. for school commissioner, Jere M. Pound. For judge superior court. H. M. Holden. For judge supreme court, B. D. Evans. • For judge court of appeals, Richard B. Russell. For railroad commissioner, George Hillyer. For railroad commissioner, W. D. Branan.' For railroad commissioner, Ful ler E. Callaway. For railroad commissioner, H. Warner Hill. For prison commissioner, R. E. Davidson. For prison commissioner, Wiley Williams. For prison commissioner, Jesse E. Mercer. For prison commissioner, R. H. Milledge. For prison commissioner, K. R. Foster. FINED FOR KEEPING WHISKEY ON HAND FOR ILLE6AL SALE C. C. Barnes appeared before Mayor Ham Tuesday and was fined on the charge of keeping intoxicating liquors for illegal sale. Policeman McNair made the arrest in town last Saturday dis covering seven quarts of corn whiskey in Barnes’ buggy. Barnes stated at the trial that he did not sell the whiskey but had ordered it for some friends. City attorney Watkins quoted law to the effect that where one person orders whisky for another, the person so ordering acts as agent of the concern from which is bought and there by makes of himself a violator of the law. As no evidence was introduced which conclusively disproved Barnes’ statement, Mayor Ham placed on the defendant a light fine of $25, explaining his duty in adhering to the law and stat ing his regrets that Barnes had been caught in a trap, which however innocent, made him a violator of the law. NEGRO PAYS RESPECT TO FATHER WITH PICKHANOLE Anderson Sims had a “failin’ out” with his “wife’s grandson” and in the fray the ebony com- plected father-in-law was laid up a spell with a pick handle from the hands of the erring son, Levy. Andy lived to tell the tale to Mayor Ham’s court at which he argued that the cause of this rather unpleasant effect was his earnest solicitations that Levy make his morning slumbers some what less extended and thus live off of somebody else’s brow-sweat than his'own. Harmony among the contend ing ones became altogether im possible, and accordingly their respective claims were arbitrated before the god of battles at which the aforesaid pick handle so emphatically called matters to order. To cinch matters, Levy takes his flight Atlanta-ward, where in a dark town dive, he was later greeted by the familiar face of our ever-alert Jim McNair who brought him back to Jackson and carried his case to the higher court of Mayor Ham. Levy was given his choice between a $15.00 fine or 30 days service with such tools as pick handles. FIRE THREATENS HOUSE A few exciting moments pre vailed at the residence of Mrs. Charlie Greer recently, when the roof caught fire from a defective stove flue and immediate destruct ion was threatened. Mrs. Greer thoughtfully order ed her little daughter to ring the farm bell for distant help while she drew water, ran up a ladder and extinguished the blaze. NOTICE. To the 907 members in good standing in the Butts County Division of the Mutual Life In dustrial Association of Georgia: The sth and 6th assessments 190? has been called, the 30 days for 1 payment will close June 2, next. These assessments settles all death claims to date and will leave one assessment in treasury to pay the claim of the death that next occurs. Do not let your insur ance be forfeited. Pay prompt ly. Jas. F. Carmichael, May 5, 1908. Secy, and Treas. A Careful Reading WE HAVE EVERYTHING m at hand that a thoroughly equipped druggist should have. We have plenty of fine, fresh drugs, plenty of good help, and plenty of time to give your prescription careful reading and careful compounding so as to insure the best results. HANNA DRUG CO. Straw Hats 50 per cent off We have closed a deal with one of the hat houses in the United States for a big lot of straws at 50 Cents in the dollar —prices ranging from 19 cents to $15.00. Panamas! Panamas! The chance of your life to get a genuine Panama at about half price. THE I. L ALIEN TPR SB. FLO VILLA, GA. IS IT NOT BEASOHfIBU? With practically unlimited financial resources. With largest Piano and Organ Factories in the world. With largest number of skilled workmen. With up-to-date methods and Machinery. With our plan of selling direct from Factory, THE CABLE COMPANY Is able to sell you for jess money, a Piano of Su perior quality than what you can purchase elsewhere. J. T. MAYO, Local Agent, JACKSON, GEORGIA. GO TO Middle Georgia Lumber and Man’g Go. H. F. GILMORE, Manager For All Kinds of Building Materials FOR GOOD WORK AND LOW PRICES Flooring, 95c per hundred; No. 2 Shingles, $1.65 per thousand and No. 1 Shingles at $3.75 We make all kinds of Sash, Doors, Blinds, Screens, all kinds cf mouldings, brackets, baluster, etc. All kinds of turned and sawed work. See us when you want any building material.