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The Waycross Journal. PUBLISHED TWICE-A-WEPH^ VOL. VII-NO. 48. WAYCROSS. GA., FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 1902. $1.00 A YEAR NESBITT AFTER ASKS SOME POINTED QUESTIONS. Digs Into the Methods Mr. Stevens Has Persued and Finds Flaws. Hon. R. T. Nesbitt, of Marietta, is squarely iu the race for Com. missioner of Agriculture, and has put the following pertinent ques tions to Hon. O. B. Stevens, the present commissioner, in an open letter: “Farm Hill,” near Marietta, March 18, 1902.—Hon. 0. B. Ste vens, Atlanta, Go. My Dear Sir: As there are some matters in re gard to the administration of the agricultural department on which the people of Georgia should be informed, and as your views and mine in regard to the duties of commissioner of agriculture differ very widely, and as we are both candidates for this office, l invite you to publio joint discussion of these issues at such times and places ns we may bo able to agree upon. * I propose to lay bore your extravagauce and waste of the people’s money, and also your failure to protect them in their nse of illuminating oils and offer you this opportunity of publio reply. 1. In the meantime please an swer explicitly the following ques tions in an open letter: How many fertilizer inspectors have you employed since taking charge of the department of ag riculture ? What are their names, their place of residence, tbeir terms of service, their salaries and their traveling expenses? How many have you on duty now? 2. Why have you repeatedly refused to give this information when requested? 3. As these inspectors are paid from a direct tax on fertilizers, and as the surplus from this tax goes to the school fund of the state, does not each unnecessary inspector diminish the school fund to the amount of his pay? 4. Why, in your pamphlet, purporting to contain the oil law, do you omit a most important section in regard to inspection iu bulk, which reeds as follows: “In all cases where oil is in spected in bulk, before said oil is put into barrels, it shall be the duty of the inspector to either see the oil so inspected put into bar rels on which he has put bis offi cial brand, or else he shall again take samples from among the bar- ’ rels into which said bulk oil has been unloaded, before he shall place bis official brand upon said barrels.” This section is for the protec tion of consumers of oil against frauds and adulterations; why do you not charge your inspectors with the importance of its enforce ment? Why do you allow them to test from the tank car, brand the empty barrels and leave tfcem in the hands of the oil companies; 5. When you engineered this bill through the legislature, why did you strike out the following ■ protective sections of the old law? (a) "When the oil inspected shall stand a higher test, the in spector shall designate the same by his brand.” (b) “Inspectors sb-PJnspect from time to time oil in the tanks of retail dealers, whether pre- AUXILIARY CLEAR OUT OF DEBT. Have Furnished the Y. M. C. A, Almost Alone and Paid for Everything— Reception. The ladies auxiliary of the Y. M. C. A. held a meeting yesterday in the association parlors and re ports showed that they have fur nished the rooms of the Associa tion almost exclusively and have paid up every dollar of their in debtedness. The furnishing includes a fine piano, the games and various ar ticles that were necessary for the comfort and adornment of the rooms. The next move of the auxiliary will be to carpet the parlor and reading room. Wednesday night next the auxil iary will give a reception at the rooms to the members of the asso ciation and contributors thereto, and to Mr. W. I,. Ferguson, who has recently returned to the city. The ;juuiors having receutly had their reception, will not be invited' to this one. All members and contributors to the association are expected to be present. Grace Ctufrcb. (Episcopal). (services on Sunday, April 6th, aBfollowB: Holy Eucharist 7:30 a. m., High Celebration 11:00 a. Sunday School 3:30 p. m. The 11:00 a. m., and 7 :30 p. m. services will be the same as those of Easter day. Sermon subject, morning, “The Abiding Pres, ence"; evening, “Witnesses Unto jirist.” All are cordially in- ted to attend the above. The Rev. R. Alan Russell, Priest in Charge. QUILLIAMS IS TO BE EXPERT The Douglas Professor Will Instruct The Ware Teacher this Year—Coun ty Board Met. When Traveling. Don’t forget the traveling trunks suit cases, grips, hand-bags and parasols at Brad Watson Co., Waycross. » $5.00 Reward Will be given for the return of a black and white setter dog, an swering to tho name of Don, that strayed from home Saturday night, with a block chinned to his collar. J. C. B\ WEB, Walter Brannen left here last Sunday night for Waycross, Ga., where he goes to accept a situa tion in the Journal office in that town. Brannen is one of the best all round printers in this State.— Jasper News. Mr. Brannen doing good work with the Journal. The Pinoy Woods special, con sisting of ten Pullman tcoaches, passed through the oity yesterday afternoon, en route from Thomos- ville to New York, via Atlantic Coast Line. It carried 126 tour ists, who'have been spending the winter in and near Tbomasville. The venerable Harry Casail, archdeacon of Savannah, paid a pleasant visit to the Waycross parish Tuesday. Rev. Mr. Cas- sill’s visits always appreciated in Waycross. vioualy inspected or not, and if the fluid is below the standard, the same shall be seised,” etc. I was iu the senate when this bill was under consideration and know its history. You remember that, through mutual friends, you sought my support of this measure, and as a final argument I was told that one of my best friends would receive the position of state oil inspector if the bill became a law. My reply was that I would not vote for the bill if my own son was to be benefitted by it. ( ' Yours truly, R. T. Nesbitt. Wavcuoss, Ga., April 1st,— Board of education of Ware conn ty met in regular session at the court house April 1st, 1902. Mem bers present: D. R. Wnlker, Benj. Simians, J. R. McDonald, and K Moore. Minutes of Inst meeting read and approved without any umend meuts. The countv school commis sioner in performing his official duties shall not render services to exceed one hundred and twenty live days. J. M. Guilliams was unani mously elected expert of the Teacher’s Institute, to be held in Ware county, in the city of Way- oross, during the month of July Auditing of accounts as fpl- lows: T. R. Bennett, C. S. C., 14 days, $42.; D, R. Walker, M. B. E., 1 day, 2.; Ben Birmans, M. B. E., 1 day, 2. ; J. R. McDonald, M. B. E., 1 day 2.; E. Moore, M. B. E., 2 days, 4.; G. C. Ingram, teacher, (1) 2d mo , 65.; Sanky Booth, teacher (1) 3d mo., 40.; Mary Ellington, teacher, (1) 1st mo., 20.; W. 0. Brewer, teaoher, ft) 1st mo., 80.; W. F. Byrd, teacher, (1) 3d- mo., 80.; L. A. Bowen, teacher, (2) 1st and 2d mo., 50.; Hattie’Mattox, col teacher, (1) 1st 15.; A. J. Buck- ine, col. teacher, (1) 2d mo., 20; Mattie E. Williams, col. teacher, (1) 2d mo., 20.; Incidentals, 12.16; total, $354.15. Teachers contracted with as follows: W. O. Brewer, Bunny Side school, five months; Mrs. Edna Jeffords, Fairfax, white school, five mouths; Miss Berta Morrison,Hasty, white school, five months; Rosa L. Quarterman, Manor, colored school, three months. Adjourned to meet again the first Tuesday in May. D. R. Walker, Pres. , T. R. Bennett, C. S. GUERRY IN THE LEAD. The Way It Stands Around Pierce Chapel—News Notes. NINE RABBITS CAUGHT. Party Went After Cats and Caught Bunnies—News Notes. Upchurch, Ga., April 2.—The party at Prof. W. A. Davis’ was enjoyed by all present Friday night. Mr. John Minshey & W. L Dixon went down in the Pleasant Grove neighborhood last Saturday afternoon. A^r. Edwin Riggins and Henry Tillman were the guest of Mr. Joseph Taylor last Saturday night and visited the tent meeting at Alma Sunday. D. J. Cason and S. M. Driggors made a business trip over to the Mugio Ciiy last week. Sunday School was reorganised at Rehoboth church Sunday, the officers are as follows: J. A. Mob ley, superintendent, John Wilson assistant superinten dent, L, Lovett, secretary. We are expecting a large crowd out at the Davis Academy next Sunday if the weather is faror- able. There was an egg picking at Ezekiel church last Sunday. It was given by the Sunday school. Mr. C. L. Lovette, Prof. W. A. Davis, A. L. Tuten went ont last Saturday morning on a cat hunt and the result after the rain was nine rabbits. S’Rchoof'ffowinisli^ner, 1*0*" 1 ISCEIiie: ^ Try our Onc-Ccnto-Word Column. Pierce Chapel, April !I.—The farmers art very busy this week planting. The continued rains kept them from planting earlier. Mrs. Mary Griffin will return to her home iu Hampton, Fla., some time this week. Among those who visited Way- cross from our parts Saturday were Messrs. 0. W. Walker, ami Darling Stricklaud, two of our most prominent citizens, and A. C. Griffin and B. D. Purcell, two of the jolliest and most popular young men of our section. Mr. Jack Griffin seems to be unusually happy, uud is frequen tly heard singing a “Rock-a-by- baby” tune. We can account for it iu no other way except that a new visitor came to his house a few days ago and Mr. Griffin ib not charging him bourd. Easter was spent very pleasant ly down tbis way, and the girln resemble in dress the lovely flower bushes, and peach trees of the spring. Mr. Leonard Bull has un un usually smart lien. She sat on 18 eggs and the thirteen hutchod in just two weeks from the timo she was put to “sotting.” Mr. aud Mrs. George Lee enter tained quite a crowd of visitors Sunday. The school is progressing nicely and the pupils are beginning to practice for the entertainment to be given 1 at its elose which will occur May 23. Politioa is dull out our way, hut Guerry is the choice of most of our people for governor. Honor roll Pierce Chapol school for March; Advanced Grade.— Matthew Lynn, Mattie Crews, Berta Walk er, Annie Crews, Ruth Boll. Intermediate Grade.— Nancy Crawford, Willio Bell, Corene Walker, Mollie Strickland, Grade Griffin. 1 Primary Grade.— Ira Crews, Newton Lynn, Viola Ammons, Alva Crawford, Mary Crawford, Muggie Bell, Loon Bell. SAM HARRELL, DAN NEVVBERN. Two Successful Farmers of Coffee County Who Started Penniless. Y. M. C. A. DEBATE. Literary Club Met Wednesday Night— Question for Next Wednesday. The Y. M. C. A. literary clnb hold its regular weekly meeting Wednesday nigbt and tho order of exercises was a debate on the sub ject, “Resolved, that tho United States should not retain perma nent control over the Phillipines.” The negative side won. The question for next meeting is “Resolved, that child labor should be prohibited in the facto ries, under the age of fifteen.” The speakers on tho affirmative are T. R. Bennett, A. J. Jordan and those on the negative are Juo. W. Greer and H. P. Cone. While attending Dougins court Monday the Journal reporter came upon Mr. Dan Newbern and Mr. Sam Harrell as t hey stood apnrt from the crowd iu conversation. These two men are among the most prominent citizens of Coffee county and any community might be honored to citlim them. Twenty years ago they both be gan life without n dollar in the world and while Mr. Newbern has been somewhat a trader, thoy have done little else in that twen ty years but farm. They now are worth from ten to twenty thous and dollars each and are among tho best, livers in tho county. Both have splendid homes, beau tiful farms and large tracts of Innd lying adjacent to their places and both have surplus mouey, one a stockholder in a Douglas bank. Mr. Newbern said, “When I got married I had two dollars. 1 paid a dollar and a half for my license aud gave the romaiuding fifty cents to a preacher to marry me. My wife and I went to work and from that day till this we have never bought a pound of meat, and I believo Sam Harroll here could say the same thing. Sam, he’s a better farmer than I am, but I’m a better trader and wo kinder oven up." These two men are uot only suc cessful in material things, but they are both gentlemen of the highost honor and most gonerous courtesy. They know how to en- tortain visitors and they like to have company. No two men in Coffoo county aro bettor liked thun Dan New bern and Sam Harrell, and their success is a fair illustration of the what may be accomplished Wiregrass soil. t fW00D OF DOUGLAS IS CONVICTED. FIRST DECREE Was Reccomended to the Mercy of the Court—Paulk also Convicted—Other Cases. Douiilas, Ga., March, 4 —Tho jury in the Wood case brought iu a verdict last night of murder in the first degreo and recommended him to the mercy of the court. Young Wood killed Jim Infing er three weeks ago by shooting him with a pistol. It seems that while playing hall, Wood’s younger brother was rough ly teasiug Infingor aud the latter cursed him. Later the older Wood attempted to make Iniingeraetract He refused and Wood threatened to shoot him. Infinger went away and Wood’s associates egged him to follow IuAnger. He followed and cursed Infinger who, cursed him hack and Wood drew his pistol and shot. Wednesday Dennis Paulk was convicted of voluntary manslaugt- er for killing Marioq Floyd about a year ago. Ho wits sentenced to soven years in the penitentiary - His counsel made a motian for a new trial. The negro woman who stabbed and killed another negro woman at McDonald was convicted of voluntary manslaughter and aent- . enced to ten years. When tho judge pronounced the sentenoo she rotorted,—"well, I ’ll go an r serve de ten years, bnt I put dab nigger out de way.” the oreat dismal swamp Of Virginia is a breeding ground of Malaria germs. So is low, wet or marshy ground everywhere. These gorms cause weakness, chills and fever, aches in tho bones und muscles, and may induce danger ous maladios.* But Eleotrie Bit ters never fail to destroy them and cure malarial troubles. They will surely prevent typhoid. “We tried many romedles for Malaria and Stomach and Liver trouble*," writes Johu Charleston, of Byes- villo, 0., “but never found any thing as good as Electric Bit ters.” Try them. Only 60c. AH Druggists guarantee satisfaction. Money Saved. In buying your summer dressed hat of us. Two experienced sales ladies to aid in the selection of color and style becoming to yon Brad Watson Co., Waycross. BURGLARS LOOTING. In Dress Goods. And trimmings we lead the town and have two experienced sales ladies to aid in the selection of fine costumes, wedding ont-fit* a specialty Brad Watson Co., Way- oross. A NEARLY FATAL RUNAWAY Started a horrible nicer on the leg of J. B. Orner, Franklin Grove, Hi., which defied doctor* and all remedie* lor fonr year*. Than Bncklen’a Arnica Salve oared him. Justas good for Boila, Borns, Braises, Cuts, Corns, Scalds, Skin Ernptions and Pilni. 2oc at all Druggists^'", ,, Entered Miss Anderson's Millinery Store Last Night. This morning about five o'clock Mr. J. W. Johnson found the front door of Miss Zode Ander son,s millinery store broken in. He immediately telephoned Mr. Knight, who clerks in the Star Clothing Store, and an investiga tion was made. Everything in Miss Anderson’s was in same order as when she closed np last nigbt. The clothing store apparently lost nothing, although the cash drawer was broken open. All moneys were taken ont the nigbt before. Try ths Journal (or Job Printing. Prof. E. P. Pound has been in vited by Rev.J. M. Glonn.of East Macon, to deliver a lecture there April 11. Prof. Pound will deliver bis lecture on “Ideal* and Aspira tion,” whioh la considered one of the very best among tbe platform lootures. Messrs. Joseph G. and Charles S. Garcia and Vicente Pena, of tho Gostoso, were pleasant callers at the Journal office yesterday. Satur day Mr. Pena will celebrate hie anniversary with a picnic to tho woods. A large number of hi* friend* will enjoy the day with him. Mr, H, M. McAlister, of Char lotte, N. C., ie in the city! He is business manager of the Presbyte rian Standard, one of the offleial organs 1 ®^that denomination. Miss Dollie MoPipktn, who has been visiting her brother J. H. Mo ? Pipkin on Butler street, will re turn to her home in Rowland, N. C. next Tuesday. She will visit the Charleston exposition on her way home. Miss Della Miller, of Fairfax, visited relatives in Waycross week. Deafness Cannot be Cored [by local applications, os thoy cannot reach tho diseased portion of the car Thero le only one way to euro dcatnesi and that Is by constitutional remedies. Deafness Is caused by an Inflamed con dition of tho mucous lining of the Eus tachian Tube. When this tube is In flamed you havo a rumbling sound Imperfect hearing, anil when It Is c tlrely cloud, deafness Is tho result, anil unless the Inflammation can bo taken out and this tubo restored to IU normal con dition, bearing will bo destroyed forever; nine casca out of ten aro caused by ca tarrh, which Is nothing but an inflamed condition of tbe mucous surfaces. We will give One Hundred Dollars for anycasool deafness (caused by catarrh> that cannot bo cured by nail’s Catarrh Cure, bend for circulars, free. P. J. CHENEY A CO., Toledo, E^Sold by DruggtsU, 75c. Hall’s family pills are the best. ttahTTW •