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THE i\ T £WS,
Lute red at the I*ost Office at Gray
Ga., as second-class mail matter.
Official Okoan or thk County.
PUBLISHED EVKRY ThURNHAY.
SirnscRipTioji Pkiok. II.
T. R.TURNER, Proprietor.
T. R TURNER....... i FilJt
J. A. HKSDKllSON, ...»
Those resolutions wo made on
1ho 1st am still alive but migqty
tick.
It will bo ml Refill jur when this
matrimonial epidemic butts into
the spring ploughing.
If ignorance is bliss wa are un¬
able to explain why some people
want to go to heaven.
An Atlanta man is pushing a
wheelbarrow to tit. Louis. The
fool killer ought to bo fired for
not attending to his business.
A Colorado editor swears he set
n Thanksgiving turkey on a water¬
melon and hatched a negro. Wilt
J. W. Early please wake up!
Now And (hen some one stops
writing rngtimo long enough to
lecture the negro about shooting
craps and doing the cuke walk.
Some of the school houses in
Jones county would furnish some
valuable suggestions for an «r-
ticieon "flow to Chink Cracks.”
If it will be any inducement to
Europe to keep Bryan we’ll throw
jn Willis Ileurst, Jerry Simpson
and Tom Johnson (ot good nions-
ure.
The jiapers say there is a
<V of gnu in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Of course there is no connection
between this and Mr. Bryan’s ab¬
sence,
yAbmg a hot) convention time
Willie Henrel% presidential boom
will look like Sammy’s Christinas
ball o i sfter-the bull pup got
through with it.
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If any of our subscribers con¬
template a course in ancient his¬
tory we would like to submit some
of the dates on our subscription
ibooks as a starter.
It is said that with the X-Ray
Iho hlnckest negroo’e skin can be
changed to a creamy white. What
is really needed is something that
will change his insides.
Soqio surprise is exprossod be-
C us« Mr. Brvau did not visit
Waterloo while on bis European
tr p. Guess Bryan thinks he has
seen enough Waterloo*.
Some women have such a Chris¬
tian spirit that it actually pains
them to talk scandal, but like
martyrs they undergo the puiu
in order to please their friends.
It’s about- time soma onn was
dragging the Ocnmlgee river down
Macon any for the body of the
man who said he would abolish
gambling in that city or drown
himself.
Some girls are born ugly, oth¬
ers achieve ugliness by marrying
and then have additional ugli¬
ness thrust upon them in the
shape of children who are just
like their dud.
A Canadian court has just ruled
that a husband is resposible for
what his wife says, A decision
like this in these pans would pre-
cipitute a scrap the like of which
lius never b**en s**en
When W. J. Bryan gets back
home and learns that Mexico has
taken advantage of his absence to
adopt the gold standard wo will
probably In ar that Diaz has been
bought by the Wall street crowd.
The stato board of health is
working overtime telling the ooun-
fy boards how’s how and what’s
what in the management of small
pox. Reminds us of the Washing-
ton officials telling Schley how
whip the Spaniards.
Tha following is intended to
strengthen that New Year resolu-
lion you made not to use any more
tobacco: A western raau
dead the other day because hi*
heart wa* affected by the use of
tobacco. He had lived 102 years
pud had chewed tobacco only 82
bftUem.
A Card.
Editors Jones County News:
Since the Fair Association has
closed out, eoroe of my friend*,
among them directors of the As-
sociation, have informed me (hat
my claim for twro centerpieces
lost at the Bradley fmr was con-
st rued b* jewelry and this mis¬
construction influenced them in
not favoring reimbursement. Not
knowing tb« extent of the pub-
lieity of this injustice I feel thnt
I will be pardoned for making this
correction and explanation.
in the lirst place I have never
owned any jewelry, and cons*-
quently could not have lost any.
The two center pieces that were
, lost . puid • . for. . «, 1 he
woro never
claim was in a legibly written
hand nnd described minutely the
lost Articles.
I felt that the published guar¬
antee signed by one of the officials
thnt the Association would he re¬
sponsible for exhibits was ample
assurance. After the articles were
lost Mr. Hunt promised he would
see that I was paid.
The fair, the promises and the
claim are of the past and I will
have to content myself with clear¬
ing this slander.
Thanking you for the privilege
of correction, I am
Very truly,
Mrs. R. N. Hardeman.
Wayside, Ua., Jan. 4, '04.
A Wedding Writeup.
A wpBfern editor, who believes
in always telling the truth, print¬
ed the following recently:
“Willie Stork and Annie Brown
wero married at the church Inst
evening. The church was prettily
decorated with flowers and potted
plants borrowed promiscuously
from over town, from people who
did not want to lend them. This
ivus done under protest by some
members of the church who were
asked to do so by the bride, nnd
could not well refuse. The Indies
are of opinion that if tho couple
were so bent on having a stylish
wedding, they should have paid
some one to chase all over town
for a day getting flowers together
and then taking them home again.
The bride wore a handsome Hi l -
vorstem gow n made at home and
tho groom was decked out in »
$10 hnnd-ine-down suit. The ush¬
ers wore cutaways borrowed tor
th occasion. Miss Sal lie Jenkins
was maid of honor and the con¬
census of opinion was that she
was two to one better looking
than the bride. The young couple
took the morning train for St.
Louis, where they will spend more
money in a few days than Willie
can earn m three months. Willie
says now he is married he’s going
to settle down. Some of our mer¬
chants think it would have been
better if be had settled up first.
The groom gets $27 a month,
which is about as much as Annie
has been used to for pin money.
Wo wish for Willie's sake that the
old saying that it takes no more
to support two than one was not
u lie. The bride sent us u shoe-box
full of stuff supposed to be cake.
If this ib a sample of Annie's
cooking we feel sorry for Willio.
Our devil’s pup fell heir to
cako and ho is uow lying in
cold, cold ground.
Tourist Sleeper To
fornia.
Commencing December 9th,
^ n *" , ^ a v * $Hor»after, tha
-
^J 8 * en> will place in service
^*'•**' Birmingham, Ala,, and
Shu I lancisco, Cal., a thoroughIv
equipped Tourist Sleeping Car.
Quite naturally these earn will
be placed in the popular South¬
eastern Limited leaving
ham at 10:20 p. m. Tuesdays;
Memphis 9:15 a. m. Wednesdays.
Returning leave Kansas City on
Mondays, C:i>0 p. in.; nrriv, Mem
phis, 8:00 a. tn.; Birmingham,
8:55 p. fa. Tuesdays; Iotermedi-
#,e stations, time in proportion,
The combination of railways
over which these curs are operated
Hcf* the tourist or invalid a
grand diversity of scenery, plain
and mountain, through Kansas
and the Rockies, to the “Laud of
Sunshine and Flowers.
These oars are in charge of a
thorongh'y competent attendant,
Call on nearest representative
Frisoo System for berths and
further information, or addres H.
Hilton, G*n*r*l Passenger Agent,
Louu, Mo,
Don’t Worry.
This is easier suid than done,
yet it may be of some help to con*
gider the matter. If the enuse is
something over which you have
no control it, is obvious that wor-
rying will not help the matter in
the lenat. On the other hand, if
wit bin your control, you have ou¬
ly to act. When you have « cold
and fear an attack of pneumoniu,
buy a bottle of Chamberlain’s
Cough Remedy and use it Judi-
cionsly and all danse for worry as
to the outcome will quickly dis-
appear. There is no danger of
pneumonia when it is used.
Tnis remedy is for sale by \V.
K. Morgan, Dray; W. D. Win-
t® r *> Bradley; C. W. Middle-
brooks <k Co., ’ Haddock,
CITATION.
Georgia, Jones Caunty.
By virtue of nn order of the
court ot Ordinary of said county
will be sold at public outcry, on
the first Tuesday in February,
1904, at the court house in said
county, between the ubiiaI hours
of sale, the following real estate
situated in said county and state,
to-wit: One hundred and fifty
acres of land, more or less, situat¬
ed in Wallace district of said
county and bounded as follows:
On the went by lands of Mrs. De¬
lia Ethridge, on the north by
lauds of P. T. and W. T. Pitts,
minors, on the east by lands of
Mrs. M. C. Pitts and on the south
by lands of It. II. Kingman, Sr.,
and the Tigner place. This Jan.
4, 1804. P. T. Pitts,
Adm'r of Ida M. Pitts.
30 YEARS IN MUSIC
BUSINGS.
Tho Old Reliable Irvine’s
Georgia Mnsic House,
Macon. Ga-
Knows wliat a good piano is, for we
have been pleasing the people to*
THIRTY YEARS—a prcit good re¬
cord. We will sell you an (' ti ■ i-
uno, full size, 7 1-2 octuvcs, »• id
Mfthogony Finish, with o < id
stool free, direct from* l t* i L 5.
factory for.......... ^•4'*/
Beautiful Organ, walnut cast., i." -< v-
ed Reed Celts, which
mouse proof, direct
from tho factory for
gfvV,
Mi
We have armujfcd with the Great
Columbus I'lionojiriqili Company to
sell their Famous Talking Machines,
ami have minis s ilea) which will en¬
able u« to sell a Most Excellent Ma¬
chine, for ONLY $3 60. This Inis n,-v-
er been done before to Any House in
the South. This Machine, though sold
at a low price, is clear and powerful.
It Sings, Plays and Talks with almost
the Power and Perfection of ihc $36.
An endless amount of amusement
and pleasure can lie afforded the pur¬
chaser of one of these Talking Mu
chines at a trifling Cost—think of it.
World’s of Songs, Band Pieces and
Comic Speeches can be played on this
Wonderful machine.
POPULAR DOMESTIC 3FWtNe MACHINE.
We are closing up our Machine De¬
partment, and offer our stock of Fa¬
mous Domestic Machines at less than
wholesale prices—$155. 00 machines at
$32 50 : $55.00 machines at $25.00, etc.
Will give vou until cotton comes in
to pnv.
SHEET MUSIC sold at Half-Price.
Our iminence stock for only 5 cents
per piece. Mandolins, Guitars, Vio¬
lins,Drums, etc. Mandolins from $2.00
up: Guitars from $2.50 up. Hole agen¬
cy for the World-Famous Hteinwav,
Knahe, Chickering and Fisher Pianos.
Easy lerms of payments. Call on or
address—
Irvine’s Ga. Music House,
304 Third St. Macon, Ga.
TOC
IS
o*cs*rei
Double Daily Trains
Carrying Pullman Sleepers. Cafe Cars
(a U carte) and Chair Cara (seats free).
Electric lighted Throughout
airwiiN
Biralagtaa, Memphis and Kansas City
AND TO ACC POINTS IN
Texas, Oklahoma aad Indian Territories
AMO TNI
Tar West and Nortkwcst
TH! ONLY TlttOfOH JL8EPWQ CA* UNB
BBTWBBH TlfB SOUTNBASr AND
KANSAS CITY
Descriptive literature, tickets ar-
rauged and through reservations made
upon application to
»-T. UuNMaa, «cirt !•*. Was*. Derr,
ON
f.t.Cue*. Taav.Paee-Aev., Avunve, Da
W. T. SAUNDERS
Ge«’l Afset Fimmm* Department
ATLANTA GA.
MU. STEVENS TALKS
TO GEORGIA FARMERS
Subjoot, the State College of
Agriculture.
SOM£ TIMELY 8UCQEST1CN6.
#hort courses, Recently iT.roduced,
Make It Practicable For Many Farm-
era' Sons to Enjoy Benefit# of the
Institution.
December 9. 190S.
Inasmuch as everything pertaining
to ibe upbuilding of tbs agricultural
tereet to mygelf j have concluded to
talk with th# farmers this month up-
on the State College of
located at Athens.
The officers of tbat institution have
bean Introducing short courses, which
make It practicable for many more
farmers' sons to enjoy the benefits In
tended for them by the establishment
of Agricultural Colleges.
it Is of importance that the farm-rs
should be Informed of the data re¬
lating to the winter course In agricul¬
ture In the State College of AgrictH-
ture. University of Georgia.
For several years past tho State
Agricultural Colleges throughout tne
country have been endeavoring to
reach out to the farmers and bring
to them more practical benefits from
the Federal funus wblcb have been
devoted under tiio original
Morrill Bill and Its Amendment to
scientific and agricultural education.
Formerly, the colleges seemed not to
know how to do anything except to
prepare a full scientific course, intend¬
ed to occupy four years, and to lead
to the degree of Bacheibr of Science
in Agriculture.
This course attracted a few students
tn each etate, who undoubtedly receiv¬
ed great benefit from the education
thus offered, but tho number, com¬
pared with lb a number that ought to
have been reached, was extremely lira
ited. For Instance, In Wisconsin,
where the State made appropriations
to supplement the Federal Fund, and
whore splendid facilities were offered
m the way of laboratories and e^uip
mcr.t, the Doan of the College of Agri
culture stated that In 14 years there
aad only boon 14 graduates.
Under the leadership of the- Wiscon¬
sin College and of Cornell, which are
recognizod as the most advanced agri
cultural Institutions tn the country,
shorter courses have been devised, in
tended to attract larger numbers oi
students, and especially those who
could not remain hi college for four
years. These courses have been re
spectlvely, a one-year course, and a
short, three-months couse, the latter
fixed In the winter, so that tha son*
of farmers who could not get s.way
during ^tte busiest season, misht at¬
tend at' that, period. They hare been
mado Intensely practical in the form
of tho Instruction given and in the
application of the Instruction to prac¬
tice. Theso courg-g ware established
two years ago In the State College ot
Agriculture, at Athens, and have been
attended by comparatively good class
es..showing that there was a demand
for such Instruction in the Stats, snn
thst the meeting of the demand wa*
appreciated by farmers and their 8 ons.
'the winter course consists of .In-
•traction ip. Agriculture. Horticulture
Dairying. Anlms! Husbandry, by Phol
lessors J. M. Johnson snd J. S . Hart,
Jr.; In Agricultural Chemistry, by Dr.
H. C. White; in harm LHginecring bj
Professor C. M. Strahaa; Business
Law, relating to the farm, by Chancel
tor Hill; In English by Froiessors
Dark and Sanford; in Farm Accounting
end Bookkeeping and Mathematics, by
Professor' Barrow.
it la sometimes objected that agri¬
cultural education is not practical. An
earnest effort has been made to re
move Ell possible force from this ob-
lection by the introduction In the win¬
ter course at Athens of practice along
with teaching.
The area of seven teres on the Cam¬
pus, adjoining Agricultural Hall, and
the University Farm, 180- acres, ere
used for experimentation and Illustra¬
tion: the former on tho Intensive
the latter on the extensive scale. The
Campus area is under the eyes of the
students dally; the farm is visited
twieo a weak by the students in com¬
pany with the Professor, who resides
on the farm and conducts all the op¬
erations there.
The subject of Soli Physics is taught
tn the laboratory; also Agricultural
Chemistry and Botany.
The first floor of Agricultural Hall
la equipped with dairying apparatus.
Milk testing, butter and cheese mak¬
ing are carried on. The principles
of elock Judging are Illustrated by test¬
ing stock belonging to the Farm and
also by visiting the various ilvery and
sales stables In Athens. Poultry rais¬
ing and bee keeping are taught prac¬
tically.
Surveying. leveling, Terracing, etc.,
are taught by exercises in- the field.
Arithmetic Is applied in Farm Account¬
ing. The important subject of Good
Hoads ta presented by lectures.
The uae, construction, repair, ate.,
of farm machinery is taught by the
professor in connection with the imple¬
ments belonging to the Farm and by
visits to the warehouses In Athens,
where such machinery Is examined
by the professor and students conjoint-
*>'-
The ranking Professor of Agricul¬
ture in the State College Is not a mere
theorist, but on* who conducts the op
•rations on tho University farm >°«
the experiments on the University
campus He is a horoaghly
‘* AC *» r “ • |TO l » *»« »* sutant -
J - F. Hart. Jr., who Is a native
Georgia and familiar with ait the toca
conditiort ot agriculture.
The students have net ealy the gen
oral advantages offered by the Untvsr
alty Library, but the special I tBrar..
of Agnmltural works tn Agriculture
Hall, y-d they also hive au npportun
Ity to read all of the valuable eurreni
periodicals in A». icu.isre, horticultur*
tad Dairying,
It la not too much to 'q, thet anj
*^ c *'** t bit
Nurse. *..* oe ao'.e. If off;.ci a r? sl
tion on a dairy farm, to conduct its op
eratlor.s and to carry on th# umautac
ture of cheese and butter in ibe dairy
An opportunity for valuable positiom
la offered through this college. Thert
it a Urge amout of capital beffis in
verted over the Sato in orchards oi
apples, peaches, etc. There will b«
a demand for young men who can man
age theca enterprises, One- membei
of ibe class of 1902 Is now managwf
an orchard of 80,000 peach trees and i
vineyerd of 1 S .000 grave vines. Th'
British South Africa Company has re
cectly applied to the president of ttu
college to recommend young o p n al
a saury of J 1,6.00 and ail expenses, tc
E* to South Africa and teach the ta
tives the culture of cotton.
'ihe accommodations -are so cheat
as to be within the reach of all. Dor
mitory rooms are free; good board car
he "~ ,' had at (8.50 per .month—|5t
u d cover all ■ the -expense
of the winter course. A young
man ___who has good stuff la him
carlnot be deprived of the benefits c;
Bn ^ucatlcn for iho want of (50. l:
he dlda - t h eve It. and If he was th*
right >ort ^ a n j, a> he could borrow
^ b'.s course would enable hint
more speedily to pay it bark.
A handbook ha3 been published giv
lag all details la regard to course!
and giving handsome Illustrate rmi
showing the das* In dairying at work
experiments In forage crops and cot- :
growing on the campus, orchard, ei .
at the University Farm, with pacturoi
of Agricultural Hall and other build
ings In which the Instruction Is carriec
on. This pamphlet will be mailed or
.pplicatlon to the CnanceTor, at Athen (
or Dr. H. C. White, president of th*
State College.
Let the farmer* of Georgia not*
these things and severe themsclve*
accordingly. We think that our pros
pectlva young farriers car. deriv*
great benefit by attending some or al
of the courses above described.
Now for a few words with th*
farmers on other subjects of profit tc
them.
Every thrifty farmer has, of course
by this time gathered and stored away
his crops of the pact season, sowed hit
winter wheat and oats, or such veg*
tables as he desires for his wlntei
garden.
He should now see that his hand!
are kept busy preparing his land not
now under cultivation for the work
tbat will be expected of it. Just as
he must feed his stock, go he muai
see ihst hl3 land receives the nourish
raant, that will fit it to bear the com
lng crops. Let him gather all the
manurial resources of his farm anc
with his turning plows bury In tb<
soli the roots, weeds and grasses
which, decaying before spring, wit
furnish the plant-food so needful feu
productive harvests. Commercial ter
tilixers properly applied are greai
agents for building up the land, bui
they do not supply the place of th*
things Just mentioned. f
The farmer who avails himself o'
every resource at his command wii
prove to,'be the most successful in
lng abundant crops. Decayed vege
table matter, the compost heap, th*
commercial fertiliser produce theit
beet results when intelligently hail
died.
The cold weather that we have hac
up to tb!» date warns us tbat we may
be at the threahhold of a severe winter
Hence, there is great necessity for
giving proper shelter for ail slock
eucb as harass, eatilo, sheep and hogs
In vain will the farmer purchase high
gr^e stock for his farm, If, like
baraarian, he leaves them to shift
themselves. The animal, like his nra*
ter _ >, im p roTet j by civilization.
good shelter from the weather,
straw to Ua updn, Kood,
g0 a ] OC g ways toward
gtock healthy and enabling them
render their best service to their mas
ter. O. B. STEVENS,
Ccmrataatoner of Agriculture.
Mr. Miles Kitenons and family
are now residents of Gray. They
ire occupying the residence re¬
sent ly vacated by Mr. D. D. Hoi-
•wubeck.
IT TAKES
Less Time To >lilk lows
WITH
SMITH’S PORTABLE
SLAT
Than it does the old way of
dragging an old h«x or stool
from one cow to another.
Can bo used in a dozen wavs,
especially on the farm.
Write for Prices"^-
FOR SALE BY
W. H. TINKER, Gen- Agt.
Macon, Ga-
EXCURSION RATES \TA THE
CENTRAL OF GEORGIA
RAILWAY.
Account the following occasions
the Central of Georgia Railway
sell low rate tickets on conditions
named below.
Winter Resorts,
Excursion tickets are now on
sale at all ticket stations on the
Central of Georgia railway to Win
ter resorts in Florida. Ctiba.-Nau-
sau, etc. Tickets will be sold dai¬
ly, up to and including April SO,
1904, limited to May 81, 1904 for
return passage.' The Central • of¬
fers superior schedules and train
service t*r Florida.
For prompt and reliable service
see thnt ymr ticket reads via ibe
Central of Georgia Railway. Any
agent of the company will cheer¬
fully furnish additional iniWuia-
tion oti *<.qui.cv.
The Tivice-a-IM Telegraph
and {ones County Sews
One Sear $1.50.
The Semi Weekly Jourmul
and The Jones County News
One Year $1,50.
9
As Different as Chalk
Is from Cheese
Describes the difference between Benson,
S.
Walker & Moore’s clothes and the ordi¬
LVI
nary commonplace kind. [>
THIS LABEL:
'If
lien hod, Walker & Moore,
The U{)-to--Date Clothiers.
nn- your coat hanger is your means of
identifying the finest ready-for-service
upparal that s produced in this country.
Suits
$10 00 to $3? 50- i
•S
Overcoats
$10 00 to $40 00-
A guarantee with every gar¬
ment.
Benson, Walker & Moore,
THE UP-TO-DATE CLOTHIERS.
420 Third Street,, Macon, Ga.
W. A. DAV/S. BEN T. RAY. GEO. H. LOWE.
W. A. Davi-s Co.
i
Cotton Factors.
SHIP YOUR COTTON TO W. A. DAVIS CO. TWENTY
FOUR YEARS EXPERIENCE IN THE HANDLING OF COTTON
ENABLES UNTO GET THE BEST PRICES THAT CAN BE HAD
Call on us next spring for MONEY and GENERAL
FARMERS’ Supplies, We will also sell you mules,
buggies ano guano- Satisfaction guaranteed.
\\. i DAVIS COMPAnY,
\Iy eon, Ga.
$800 AUTOMOBIl H
Given away at our store November 21st, 4 p. m. If
you buy a buggy, wagon or harness from us you get from
ten to a hurdred^char.ces.
SHINHOLSER & COMPANY.
MACON GEORGIA
Advertise
The News. )
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JOB WORK.
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