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PROSPEROUS TIMES MEANS .
MANY DARKTOWN WEDDINGS
The remunerative occupation of cot
ton picking and the effects of grow
ing prosperity is certainly spreading
matrimonial ambitions among the col
ored population. The Crisp county
court house nowadays is a scene of
one or more marriages almost daily,
and the officials about the county’s
capitol authorized to perform such
functions have had to whet up a bit
on their knowledge of how the cere
mony runs. Judge Fleming, newly
elected ordinary, found it akward at
first, but it comes perfectly natural
now. If the janitor were not a min
ister of the gospel himself he would
know the ceremony from having heard
it repeated so mueh since the cotton
picking season and awakening of gvn-i
VILLA BANDITS ARE
CAUGHT AND KILLED
Mexico City, Sept. 18.—Gen. Obre
gon, minister of war, announced that
a thousand followers of Francisco Vil
la, who attacked the town of Chihua
hua Friday night, were routed early
Saturday morning with a loss of 600
men killed and many captured. After
the battle Gen. Trevino's troops were
able to take part in the regular inde
péendence day parade at 11 o'clock Sat
urday morning. During the fighting
Gen. Trevino was slightly \\'mmd(-d‘
in the shoulder. ‘
Aided by some of the mwnsp(‘oph-%
the Villa forces attacked at 11 ()‘(~1m-k1‘
Friday night and took the penitentiary
and the municipal and federal palaces. i
Gen. Trevino gathered his troops, plac- |
ed his artillery, recaptured the pubh’r]
buildings, and completely defeated the |
attackers in the early morning light.l
The captured men will be tried by
courtmartial. !
gl i b 8k i
Nearly $2,000,000,000 have been de- |
posited in Russian savings banks sinw-|
the war begun. Abolition of vodga is |
credited with causing the prosperity of |
the masses in war times. ‘
J. B. Ryals Wholesale Co.
‘Nholesale Grocers
CORDELE, - - - - - GEORGIA
J. B. Ryals Wholesale Co.
Wholesale Grocers
(e . . . . . chema
eral prosperity began.
Fact is, the janitor officiates with
more elaborateness of speech than do
the marrying officers themselves, He
knows a ceremony that would cover
about two of the Dispatch’s reading
columns.
A few days ago Judge Fleming was
tizing up a couple for life (that is if
the diverce courts don’s intercede),
and Judge J. P. Hughes, justice of the
peace, whose office is just down the
hall, was doing the same thing. Frank
Lewis the janitor, was not to be out
done, so he assumed his ministerial
privilege and was performing in the
same capacity for a third couple in‘
the corridor. This all went on at the
sane time. ‘
JUDGE PRICE GILBERT
; PLEASES ALL SIDES
] Atlanta, Sept. 18.—Regardless of di
visions of sentiment in the recent gu
bernatorial campaign, Governor Tar
ris' selection of Judge Price Gilbert
to succeed the late Justice Joseph
Henry Lumpkin on the state supreme
court has met with general approval.
It is a notable fact that both the sup
porters of Governor Harris and Dor
sey cordially indorse the appoint
ment.
Judge Gilbert is a lawyer of fine
ability, served Muscogee (eu(ll)(y_fi'i{i-l
distinction in the house of represen
tatives, was solicitor-general of the
circuit for several years, and lately
as judge of the superior court has won
the confidence and esteem bhoth of the
lawyers practicing before him and of
the general public.
Judge Gilbert has rendered vuliunl|
service in the cause of prohibition un«l‘
his administration as judge of the su
perior court has been (-lmru('l(-rizmlt
by firm and fearless enforcement of‘
the law. ‘
PEANUTS
We are in the market for
clean, dry, South Georgia Pea
nuts, both Spanish and run
ning varieties.
We will buy any quantity,
carload lots, or less, and will
pay cash for same.
See us immediately if you
have any to offer.
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AW
' OF NEW TAX
FIGHT FOR DPEATH OF THE EQUAL
IZATION MEASURE WILL BE
WAGED BY THEN-TO- BE POW
ERS IN 1917,
Atlanta, Sept. 19.—The repeal of
the state tax equalization law is go
ling to be passed in the next legisla
ture by the-then-to-he dominant pow
ers of the 'sml(\,. This information
iis brought out here today by some
of the dominant powers.
Financially, the situation in Geor
gia at this time sees its salvation only
through the amendment put on the
last bunch of appropriations by John
. Walker, which was accepted in
the house, and by which all special
appropriations made in the last ses
sion have to stand aside for payment
until those made at the session of
November, 1915, are fully paid up. In
other words, the institutions which
succeeded in getting appropriations
through the 1916 legislature have
promises on paper which may be liqui
dated some day, or which may not.
DELL HAZELHURST JURIST.
Atlanta, Sept. 19.—Governor Harris,
bhefore leaving for his vu;ul,ion, ap
pointed S. D. Dell, of Hazelhurst, to
be judge of the city court of that place,
to fill the place made vacant by the
resignation of Judge J. R. Grant, the
term expiring January Ist, 1917.
Vacancies on the state board of
medical examiners were filled by the
following reappointments for a term
of four years from September 1.
Dir. N. Patterson, of Tifton, from
the regular school; Dr. O. B. Walker,
of Bowman, from the eclectric school.
GOVERNOR AND WIFE LEAVE.
Atlanta, Sept. 19.—Gov. and Mrs.
Harris left yesterday afternoon for
Hamilton, Tenn., where Mrs. Harris’
summer home is locaied. They will
be away ten days.
THE CORDELE DISPATM H, WEDNESDAY SEPT. 20, 1916.
FOUR LONG YEARS NEW GOV
ERNOR ELECT MAY GO FORTH
AS “LITTLE DAVID” TO SLAY
GOLIATH,.
Atlanta, Sept. 18.—Will the tidal
wave of the LLeo M. Frank case, which
swept Hugh Dorsey into the governors
office, last long enough to sweep him
into the United States senate against
‘Hcko Smith four years hence?
? Will the people continue, after four
yvears have elapsed, to regard the suc
cessful prosecution of a man accused
of murder as the paramount issue in
their governmental affairs, or will they
grow tired of constant repetition and
reiteration of the details of the case,
and in forgetting the case forget also
the man whose political fortune was
made by the case?
The friends of Mr. Dorsey are now
grooming him for the senatorial toga,
and they profess to believe ‘“that he
can make it.” They seem to think
that their young candidate’s success
in the gubernatorial contest insures
him continued success in any furure%
contest he may enter, no matter ]m\\"
great the honors to which he aspires,
and no matter how great the ability
and campaigning power of the oppo
nent he goes against.
Judging by the statements given
out by J. Gordon Josues, of Cordele,
and others, the matter has all been ar
ranged. The campaign advisers who
dictated the policy of Mr. ])orsvy‘s‘
race for governor have already decid
ed that Mr. Dorsey shati go forth like
2 second “Little David,” four years
hence, and bring to earth the “Go
liath” who is now tme senior senator
trom Georgia.
The principal- plank in the Dorsey
senatorial platform, according to Mr.
Jones and others who claim to enjoy
the confidence of the governor-elect,
will be national prohibition.
Of course, four years is a long
time, counted by the political calen
dar, and a great many things can hap
pen in that length of time to make or
break political fortunes.
In Georgia, for instance, some of
the things that can happen, and will
happen—so far as fortunate or unfor
tunate political consequences are con
cerned—are the leasing or other dis
position of the Western & Atlantic
railroad, which involves the pro_riosed
extension of the Western & Atlantic
to the sea; the continuation of the
present prohibition laws, or the re
peal or emasculation of those laws;
the placing of cheaper school books
in the hands of the pnbplp. or the fail
nre of efforts to secure reforms along
this line,—these and many other big
guestions are going to be settled in
Georgia in the next four years, and
upon the manner of their settlement
will depend a good mdny political am
bitions and careers.
HUMAN NATURE.
Vou can’'t please the human race, it's
vo use to try.
When it hails they want snow, when
wet they wa g it dry—
When it’s cold, they wont it het, when
clear they want rain;
People don’t Jknow what they want,
it's always been t:hu same; ‘
on purely cussed principles, the hu-‘
man race was made; ‘
When they are in the sunlight, they
' are hunting for the shade;
When they are in the shadow, and
find they are not in view, ;
They walk out in the sunlight, that's |
me and you.
When they leave this earthly sphere,
to read their title clear,
To a mansion in the skies, and the
verdict hear,
And realize that it is their eternal
lot;
Heaven will be too cool—and hell will
be too hot.
—DOUGLAS WIER.
BANK ROBBERS KiLL
TWO OF PURSUERS
Miami, Fla., Sept. 18.—Two posse
men were killed and two injured in
l an engagement early today in the ever
!“"“i""‘ with four bandits sought for
i robbery of $6,000 from the State Bank
lm' Homestead, Fla., last Friday. Re
;l‘“l"-“ rguching here said the bandits
| fired from ambush and then fled.
| Members of the posse trailing the
11muk robbers near that section of the
1(-\'0!’}.:1:!‘105. forty-three miles south of
[ here, much of which is undrained, ap
ip:xronily were caught in a trap. Four
|s|mt.\' were heard, followed quickly by
| another. Allen Anderson and W. C.
| Anderson, members of the posse, fell
| dead, while Charles K. Williams re
| ceived five buckshot wounds in his
{ left side and arm, and William Ander
| son was shot through the thigh. Wil
[ llams was said to be seriously injured.
| The percentage of urban population
lin England and Wales has increased
‘and that of rural dwellers decreased
| every time that a census has becn
imkou in the last half century.
{ Sheep dogs are free from tax in the
i United Kingdom,
|WORD.’
If you are looking for something
and can't find it, ask Frank E. Wil
liams. 49-t
WE WANT RAGS. Yes, those old
raggedy rags. Can use ten cal
loads. Yes, we pay cash, too. S. M
Watson & Co. 34-ti
MONEY TO LCAN ON CITY PROP
ERTY-—We have money to loan on
improved city property for five years.
Rates and terms reasonable. There
will be no necessary delay as we have
the money ready to place. American
,Saving Bank. 41-4 t
'LAND FOR SALE—I have for sale at
a reasonable price and on easy
terms 1,000 acres of the very best cot
ton producing land in this scetion.
Jas. H. Brown. 39-f
Frank E. Williams keeps horses
and mules for trade or sale all the
time. 49-tf
HOW ABOUT THOSE OLD SACKS—
We buy sacks, copper, brass, rags,
secrap iron, in fact almost any old
thing. S. M. Watson & Co. 34-tf
FOR SALE—SO fine blooded pigs from
Simpson farm in north Georgia. Can
be seen at the G. S. & F. stock pen,
Cordele, Ga. Prices reasonable. 8.
M. Watson & Co. 44-tf
WANTED—Four boarders, either cou
ples or four young men. Telephone
409. 45-1 t
FOR SALE—My home on Northern
FHeights. 6 rooms and 3 lots; hot
and <old water and electric lights. R.
J. Geif, 38-tf
Frank E. Williams will trade for
anything. 49-tf
FOR SALE OR RENT—6-horse farm
miles and a half from town. Stumped
and in a high state of cultivation.
Very low price. Terms to responsi
ble person. Mrs. Lula Cobb, Cordele,
Ga. 36-tf
FOR RENT—One nicely furnished
room, close in, water, lights and
bath, suitable for couple or two young
men, . O Box 117 43-tf
WANTED—2O,OOO bushels of home
raised corn. Can use in the ear.
shucked or shelled. Tighest market
price. 1. M. Powell Milling Co., Cor
dele, Ga. 43-tf
LOST—Coat, drab color, between Cor
dele and Seville. Trade mark in
coat collar, H. C. Cloud, Atlanta, Ga.
Return to this odffice and receive re
ward. 44-It-pd
I"OR RENT—Up-stairg of residence
in good location; 3 rooms, hall and
porch. Apply this oZice. 44-1 t
FOR RENT—Three iooms, close in,
All conveniences. Apply to Mrs. C.
J. Shipp. 43-tf
ALBANY HANDLE CO.—ls in the
market for white ash timber. For
particulars write 408 N. Jackson St.,
Albany, Ga. 45-4 t-pd
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1916-1917 ANNOUNCEMENT
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
PRODUCTION GOES UP WHILE PRICES GO DOWN
Ford Chassis - $325.00 Ford Couplet - $505.00
Ford Runabout - $345.00 Ford Town Car - $535.00
Ford Touring Car $360.00 Ford-Sedan - $6.45.00
F. O. B. Detroit, Michigan
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For sale by iy :
Red Cross Drug Store
: CORDELE GA. PHONE 125 }
We Sell for the Cash and Give the Most!
We arc in new quarters with a larger stock, carrying
most everything to furnish, the houschold in the way
of edibles. 3
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