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VOL. 3. ttwtcno** ' \ M T..3T •SP«' N< ; „. r KACE> FREE DELIVERY. INVESTIGATION OF EIGHTY EXPLOSIONS William f. Burns, Detective; J. A. G. Badorf, Attorney, Con ducting Investigation. DENVER, Colo., Apr. 24—The western federation of miners stands ready to levy an assessment of §5 each on 50,000 members as defense fund for Secretary McNamara, of the structual iron workers’ union. This statement was made today byChas. 11. Moyer, President of the We stern Federation of Miners, this morning. INDIANAPOLIS. Apr. 24—Leo M. Rappaport, counsel for the In ternational Association of Bridge tend Structual Iron Workers, today secured a writ of replevin in the justice of the peace court for the books that were seized by the police Saturday night in the offices of the association injthis city. A constable appeared at grand jury room with the writ which had been issued against County Prosecutor Baker and Superintendent of Police, Hy land, but when the prosecutor told the officer if he attempted to serve the writ he would be in contempt of court, the constable left the building. Superintendent of Police liyland was summoned before the grand jury with the books seized Saturday night, an 1 an investigation was k started by the grand jury. Prose- Aeiitor Baker say. the investigation w\'ill lie along two lines. f irst, whether the officers of the Inter national Association of Bridge and Structual Iron Workers have any knowledge of the explosives that were found in the basement of the building where their offices are lo cated, and second, whether the ene mies of the iron workers’ organiza tion had anything to do with the placing of the explosives in the building. INVESTIGATION ON Investigations declared to be di rected towards exposing persons and methods responsible for 80 explo sions and great property loss in various parts of the country during the last two years, continued today in this city and at Tiffin Ohio. At that place Detective W. J. Burns and J. A. G. Badorf, assistant for the National Erectors Associa tion, were following certain details connected with their descovery there last night of 400 pounds of dyna mite “planted” in a shed, princi ple for the Erectors’ association conferred with the police and with Frank P. Baker, county prosecutor, as to further inquiry to be made in the case. Mr. Drew this morning received a telegram from Burns and Badorf saying they expected to re mtur n to Indianapolis today. THREE ARRESTS Following the arrest of J. J. Mc (CONTINUED ON LAST PAAE) MOSQUITO Nets to fit all kinds of beds just in. fJAlso full line of porch I. 0. 0. F. CONVENE AT MONTICELLO Citizens of Monticello Entertain Eleventh Division Odd Fellows in Sixth Session. 'Flic sixth session of the Eleventh Division 1. O. O. F. convened at Monticello last Monday, April 24, with Dr. C. T. Hall, of Cochran, as presiding officer. Dr. Hall was elected Division Deputy Grand Master at the fourth session of this order, which was held at Cochran on Memorial Day, April 2(5, It) 10, and lias presided at two district conventions, one at Hawkinsville October (5, 1910 and the other at Monticello last Monday. He pre sides with grace an is an excellent officer. It may be said that Dr. Hall is one of the most faithful, prominent, and competent secret order men in this section. He is a Mason, Odd Fellow, and K. of P., and has held the highest ofliee in each one of these orders in the local lodge s of our rit v. Cochran Lodge was represented in this convention by Dr. C. T. Hall, \V. M. Wynne, J. it. Porter, and J. J. Horne. The delegates till report a delightful time, and say they were royally entertained by the loyal brethren and hospitable citizens ot the fine little city of Monticcilo. A committee met the delegates at Hillsboro, twelve mile.- from fdont ieello, and escorted them to the city. On arrival at Monticello they were carried in automobiles to the Odd Fellows Hull, where delegates registered and were assigned to homes. At 10 o’clock business meeting was held in Odd Fellows’ Hall. At 2:30 P. M. the following program was carried out at public meeting in the court house with Dr. C. T. Hall, of Cochran, as master ox cere monies: Invocation —Rev. J. C. Atkinson. Music —Monticello Band. Welcome Address on Behalf of City Harvey. M usic —Band. Welcome Address on Behalf of Lo cal Lodge —Hon. Monroe Phil lips'. Response —It. L. Cheek. Music — Band. Benediction —Rev. Walter Combs. Evening 7:30 o’clock, Banquet in Mr. J. E. Hecht’s hall, served by the ladies of Monticello. 8; 45 o’clock, Degree work in Odd Fellows’ Hall. At the banquet hall the most sumptuous and inviting repast ivas spread, the table being loaded with the most delicious and appetizing viands. The delegates were of the universal opinion that this sesssion was one of the most beneficial and success ful of the order, promoting and ex emplifying the grand tenets of Odd COCHRAN, PULASKI COUNTY, GA., THURSDAY APRIL 27, 1911. M-O-S—Q—U—l-T—O N-E-T-S PHONE 262. COCHRAN, - - GEORGIA. COCHRAN HIGH SCHOOL V/INS In District Contest at Fitzgerald, Cochran High School Wins Eleven Points. Cochran High School sent a small delegation to the District High School Contest last Friday and Sat urday at Fitzgerald. Those who went were Misses Ina Wright, Lu cy I’owell, Fannie Dykes; Messrs. Emory Asbcll and Win. Barlow. Last year Cochran had the con test and at the close it was found that our school won more points than any other school in the dis trict. This year we sent only four contestants who entered five con tests. First prize counts three, lienee, Cochran could possibly have won 15 points. Our contestants did actually win 11 of the 15 points. The people of Fitzgerald gave the visitors a royal welcome. A band met them at the train. They were j invited into aulomihes and after a delightful ride, went to the splendid school building where refreshments were served. All of the visitors were entertained at the ho-pitiblr homes of the citizens of Fitzgerald r i lie contest was the best that lias heed held yet. Each school is put ting forth her best effort to win new laurels in these splendid meets. Our school is justly proud of the magnificent showing made. We have only a . ms!! number who are iin the higher grades, while Ameri cas, Hawkinsville, Cordele, and Fitzgerald have large bodies from which to select. There is but one reason why we win, it shows that the teachers are doing their duty and that we have as good a school as can be found in Georgia. Next year the contest will be held at Americas. Our contestants won as follows: Miss Fannie Dykes, Ist in reci tation; Emory Asbcll, 2nd in dec lamation: Miss Lucy Powell, 3rd in music; Win. Barlow, Ist in running high jump, and 2nd in 440 yard dash. Let us get together and have the best school next year that we have ever had and win all of the Ist places. Fellowship, and all with one accord proclaimed the praises of this de lightful little city and hospitable citizens for the charming manner in which this district convention was entertained. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC. Having purchased the entire stock of groceries, hardware, etc. belonging to P. R. Purser and hav ing removed samemy stand, I respectfully solicje i continuance of his pa Bo n and against the firm of P. It.Turser should be settled and adjusted with him. Very respectfully, T. S. Reeves. This Apr. 27, 1911. It. rockers very cheap, qw e have a nice large line of mattings records and CONFEDERATE CAM? IS NOW ORGANIZED Twenty-six Enrollments, E. Cock Chairman, F. D. Wimberly Secretary. According to the call of Comman der Cook the Confederate veterans in and near Coehrrn assembled to" day, April 2(1. Meeting was opened with prayer. E. Cook was made temporary chair man and F. I). Wimberly secretary. On motion of R. E. Nichols, af ter debate, it was resolved to organ ize a camp and name it “Jim Tay lor” in honor of our brave comrade who still lives among us. On mo tion E. Cook was elected Comman der and F. I). Wimberly Adjutant. The following were enrolled as membels with the names of their respectiye commands and also the counties in which they enlisted: 17 ('ook ,) A .McDonald FJ) Wimberly .1 11 Ward .1 (I Wilder .1 E An.-tin W A Wigius .1 E Taylor .) B Hudson lluff Demiard R II Coley R E Nichols R W Wilson Muse Holland D. E. Brown Fred Floyd .1. K. Dixon .1. F. Bolinger C. D. Woodard J. F. Harris .1 Grantham lit Nonas 1) E Barlow S E Bolinger E P Collins .1 It Taylor DEATH OF MiiS. JCiIN BRITT. After a long seige of sickness, Mrs. John Britt died at her home here last Monday morning. She bad been in delicate health for sev eral years, and since Christmas bad been . lowly sinking, wit! i but little nope of recovery. She is survived by hc£ husband, one son, Morgan; throe sisters, who live near Rentz, Gn.; and one bro ther, of Sanford, Fla. Mrs. Britt was a quiet, modest, Christian woman and bore her suf fering with that unrivalled patience becoming her type of womanhood. The community in which she lived, with one accord, extend their warmest sympathy to the loved ones she leaves behind. A Row Over Nickel Results in Death* Thomasville, Ga., Apr. 21 —As the result of a row among a party of negroes over a game of cards at Way’s still, 10 miles from here, late Saturday night, John McKinnon is dead, Milford Brown badly wound ed, and Tom Lawyer in jail. Brown and Lawyer got into a dispute over the ownership of a nickel, Brown pulled his pistol and shot at Lawyer, but missed his aim and shot McKinnon, standing near by. Lawyer got a pump gun from a house near, and came back at Brown, firing at him six times and wounding him badly just above the hip. Lawyer made his escape, but returned and gave himself up, and is in jail here. Brown is also in jail. graphophones—c om e ami-hear them. tJCheap willow porch euits. MACON HOST OF MANY PEOPLE Royal and Select Masters, Masons, and Educational Association Meet with Her. Macon, Ga., April 23. —(Spec- ial.) —Macon will this week be the host of three big conventions; viz. the Grand Council of Royal and Se lect Masters, the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons, and the Geor gia Educational Association. To the first about 300 delegates will come, about 400 to the second, and probably 1,000 to the third. The meeting of the educational as'oeiation is expected to be the largest in the instory of the organi zation. Replies have been received from over 900 teachers and educa tors, stating that they will attend. They will be in session three days, beginning Thursday. The Si salin foulards. At a distance, though, you can never ap preciate the merits of these dresses, but in side the store you can. Aultman Voile Skirts in made in several styles. Also matay/mne skirts in Chiffon, Panama Serge and fancy Spring mixture. You surely will find dresses and skirts to suit you in this collection. Prices are right. See our beautiful line of parosols, all col ors and prices. DUGGAN BROS & CO. The Dry Goods People. COCHRAN, : : : GEORGIA. §We guarantee our prices and goods. We are here to see that you are satisfied. CITIZENS' MASS MEETING CALLED Our Citizens Will Discuss Matter of Selecting Successor to Senator Clay. After conference with several good citizens, it was agreed that I should request a mass meeting at Cochran on Ist Saturday in May to protect against non-action of the State Democratic Executive Com mittee in the matter of ordering a primary for choice of C. S. Senator to fill unexpired term of Senator Clay. It is hoped there will be a full attendance to discuss and act upon this important question. F. D. Wimberly. Masonic Masters meet Tuesday, and the Arch Masons on Wednesday. During the week just ended Macon entertained the Graduate Nurses and the Sigma Nus. Just received a lot of ready made dresses and furthermore, you may de pend go the styles we show you as being cor rect. The line consists of lawns, bahsie, mercerized mull, cotton foulards, NUMBER 47.