The bulletin. (Irwinton, Wilkinson County, Ga.) 191?-19??, January 26, 1912, Image 4

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Newspaper Page TextTHE BULLETIN < OFFICIAL ORGAN OF WILKINSON COUNTY. 1 PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY. . _ 1 Subscription One Dollar a Year in Advance. _ —1 E. C. MOMAND Editor USE P. HATFIELD . ~ . Assistant Advertising rates furnished on ap vDeation. _______ ( Last week we undertook to give a general idea of the policy of this paper. Our aim is a definite one. We shall use our strongest endeavors to build up and not tear down. Real civilization is constructive and not destructive. We stand for all that Is progressive. It is a commonplace fact of sci ence that the world has every atom of the material elements that it ever had. We have in Wilkinson county all the material elements incident to a prosperous and progressive section. After all, our material development is nothing more nor less than our ability to assemble and intelligently arrange atoms. To this end we need more intelligent effort directed along definite lines. We pointed out some of the crying needs. For some time past we have been taking much of these sane patent needs. So far so good. But our enthusiasm must not evaporate in mere talk and dream ings; we are going to have better roads, better schools, better every thing that will make a greater and better Wilkinson county. Such a wave of progressiveness is going to sweep over this picturesque old tramping ground that, the croaker will be sought and he shall be no more. Think of what one progressive man has done in times past. Suppose ev ery soul of the nearly nine thousand people in Wilkinson county should simultaneously get busy for real prog gress. Think you that it would not be valuable to the world? And some thing of that nature is necessary be fore we make much advance towards real, sure-enough achievement. * * * Politics promise to be real inter esting this year—national, state and county. In an age of so much tur moil, mud-slinging and what not else, it certainly is no small problem to get misbearings. ■ We believe (that, there is much wrong that should be righted, but we are just as insist ent in our belief that there is much right in men and things that should not be wronged. The eternal funda mental principles of truth and jus tice and honesty must and will pre vail. It is our aim, our purpose, to ever put principle above party or any narrow partisan view. Men, real men are always superior to mere political propaganda. We believe today that . the world is on a still hunt for men, like Caesar’s wife, for every office of trust. We have our own views, but will be tolerant towards all hon est political views. We have not had time perhaps to give a final opinion of the Wilson- Harvey episode. ’ However, it looks to us as if there was “curus doin’s," “cu rous doin’s,” Marse Henry. The im mortal bard was right about there be ing more things in heaven and earth than we have dreamed of. We some how feel that the schoolmaster is a pretty big man. Any way, it could look worse than Wilson and Under wood, say; of course, there is the ob jection th,at the funny (?) cartoonist would give us; no rest from his hired regulation pedagogues. * * * W’hat about Wilkinson county get ting in line and in the front line for some of the progressive agricultural movements? Why not interest our boys and girls in forming corn clubs and the like? We have as fine and intelligent boys as there are any where in the world; and we can con ceive of a successful county fair — — not? It certainly will do us no harm to think along these lines. * * * We said last week that we would keep an open purse. So if you have anything of interest, let us have it. Let us all pull together, or as wise Ben Franklin said, we will keep pull ing separately. Our interests are mu tual. The Central City is working hard to make a success of the big reunion, and of course they will. It is going to be the biggest thing that ever hap pened in Georgia, and we know the people up there will take care of it. The Atlanta newspapers and a few other friends have succeeded in get ting a release for Morse, the New York embezzler of bank assets, who has been confined in the Federal pris on in Atlanta. No doubt he was a sick man, but isn’t it extremely doubtful that a poor man with the same trouble would get little heed to his appeals. At any rate we imagine was rather convenient for him to be rich. The man who forever grumbles about conditions and suggests no remedy and offers no helping hand is a knocker and a nuisance. A boost er sees what is needed and sets about to create enthusiasm and accomplish something. , The railroad commission of Geor gia has recently authorized the Geor gia Railway & Power Company to issue forty-seven million dollars of stocks and - bonds. This no doubt means some immense water-power developments in North Georgia. We think the time is not fpr off when steam power will be a thing of the past except in a few sections. What Wilkinson county needs is more people, and to get them will re quire a lot of advertising and boost ing. This is a fine county but the people don’t know it. More people will mean more industries, higher land values, better towns, better roads, better schools, better everything. This county contains the biggest bar gains in lands of any county in the state. The land is not the very best but can be made so, and the market value is far below the value of the^ same grade of land in other counties. The health conditions are perfect. Ad vertising and boosting will bring the people here and when they see the good land that can be bought so cheap they will seize on to the opportunity. AN OLD CITIZEN DIED LAST FRI DAY. The people of this place were very sorry indeed to learn of the death of Mr. .Tames L. DuPriest of near Balls Church, which occured last Friday morning. He had been in feeble health for some time, but had been able to be up for several weeks be fore his death. Heart trouble was the cause of his death. Mr. DuPriest was a confederate veteran and was in his seventy-fifth year and was well known in this county, having lived here all his life. He has numerous friends and rela tives in Twiggs and Wilkinson coun ty to survive him. He was a very prominent Mason and representatives from both the Jeffersonville and the Irwinton Lodges took part in the burial ser vices which, were held at the family grave yard on the place of Mr. W. T. Wall. DEATH OF MR. J. L. BYINGTON. The remains of My. J. L. Byington were brought to this city Monday afternoon, January 15, from Irwinton and buried in the city cemetery. The remains were accompanied to the city by the family and relatives of the deceased and a number of Masons from Wilkinson county. They were met at the depot by members of the Millegeville Lodge of Masons, and ac companied to the cemetery, where they were laid to rest with the im pressive ceremonies of the order. Mr. Byington had a cancer to ap pear on his face several years ago, and although he received treatment from the most skilled physicians in the country, it finally caused his death. James L. Byington -was born in Wilkinson county, April 1, 1870, and grew to manhood there. He had the tact as boy of making and holding friends, and when he grew to man hood he was one of the most popular citizens of Wilkinson county. He served that county six years as sheriff, and gave up that office to be come a candidate for representative, to which office he was elected, and held at the time of his death. He was a big hearted, clever and genial man, and was held in the greatest respect by his fellow men. He is survived by Mrs. Byington, who be fore her marriage was Miss Eula Gilmore, and two sons and one daugh ter, five sisters and one brother. They have the deepest sympathy of their friends and acquaintances. CORN AND COWPEAS TO WIN BIG PRIZES. Augusta Business Men Offer Large Premiums and Farmers of This Section May Win frizes. Augusta’s great Corn Festival for the next fall is already under way and farmers in this county are eligi ble to enter the contest for the large and numerous prizes provided for this purpose. Last year the Mer chants & Manufacturers Association, of Augusta provided $2,500 for the prizes in com growing and such suc cess was attained they decided to put it on a larger scale this year. Cow peas will be added to the com show. A first prize of S4OO Harvard Cabi net Grand piano, a scarf and stool, has been donated by Thomas & Bar ton Co., of Augusta, and numerous other prizes from SSO down to $lO in value have been donated. In addition tq this there will be numerous cash prizes for both Georgia and South Carolina growers, ranging from SIOO in cash down to $5.00 in cash. This encouragement will be of immense value in developing the agricultural resources of this section. The undertaking is purely a public ^epirited one, no admission fees being charged, no entry fee required. Now is the time to get ready to win prizes by preparing the land, getting good seed and fixing to make a bumper crop. County and community clubs are eligible and prizes for individuals will be provided also. Write to Mr. J. C. McAuliffe, Augusta, Ga., for full information and it will be given. The complete premium list will soon be issued, but everybody can now get ready to enter. Write at once and get in line for the great contest in com growing. Good Thing to Do. Telegraph poles are lined up so that their crooks are turned In and not seen as you look along the Une. Turn your twists away from people and not at them. SCIENTIFIC METHODS EFFICIENT. Scientific management, the indus trial theory which seeks to reduce the cost of production while it increase* the workman's efficiency and conse quently his wage, has received the formal approval of the federal war de partment. The ordinance bureau has had the system under test for three years. Basing hia conclusions on a re port by Brigadier General Crosier, chief of that bureau. Secretary Stim son now declares that the system is desirable and it works no hardships on artisans. It is” gratifying that Gen eral Crozier finds the change In meth ods inuring to the benefit of the work man, while it in no wise impairs the conditions under which he labors, says the Chicago Daily News. This is no doubt due to the general's well-ground ed belief that "scientific management can and deserves to prevail only where increased efficiency means in creased human efficiency and the work ingmen’s participation in the rewards resulting from efficiency.” If this prin ciple were thoughtfully followed in ^he application of scientific management, objections of representative working men and labor leaders to the operation of the new theory would be largely minimized. The unfairness of using scientific management for the particu lar or undue advantage of either cap ital or labor is obvious. To work out for the ultimate benefit of either it must prove of distinct advantage to both. Efficiency and snap have always char acterized American sea service. It punished the Barbary pirates when England and Spain preferred to pay tribute to them. It won about all the glory on the American side in 1813- 1814, amazing the British by beating them on even terms, says the New York World. In the Civil War it did what the old world called impossible in blockading a long line of coast with many harbors. Its proof of prepared ness in the brief Spanish war contrib uted to European prophets a third sur prise and caused the army to suffer by the contrast. Today, though it is usually classed second in power, and by some critics third, our navy has probably no superior in morale, disci pline and equipment. The old question, "Do lightning rods protect?” has been referred to Thomas A. Edison, and Mr. Edison re plies: “One or more metallic con ductors at least one quarter inch in diameter of either iron or copper, without joints, when connected to a proper amount of metallic surface connected with a permanently damp earth, will certainly protect a house from being affected by lightning. Any metallic surface on roofs, etc., when connected with rods, will in crease protection.” That ought to set tle that. English sparrows in Massachusetts are accused of being firebugs by car rying matches to their nests. If the little birds could speak, they might retort on the carelessness of humans in throwing matches around and then devoting time, attention and energy to the great question of fire preven tion. Being sparrows only, however, they simply twitter and go on picking up matches where the’ humans throw them. A western man advertises for a wife and stipulates that she must be the widow of a man who was hanged. We should think that the widow of a man who was hanged would take no more chances. A world’s championship series of 60 games is proposed. But how, then, could our star-player-authors report the games and fulfill their theatrical engagements, too? Women’s umbrellas must match their costumes is the fashion edict from London. But what use is a hob bled umbrella? Possibly the clergyman who says a successful business man cannot be honest has been speculating in Wall street. A clergyman refers to Adam and Eve as models. Up to a certain epi sode they certainly did pose in the nude. Arabs in Tunis are getting restless, feeling that their kindred in Tripoli are showing a better batting average. At any rate the ankleview skirt promises to make the male section of humanity sit up and take notice. A woman received SII,OOO damages for injuries Incurred while seasick. Some are willing to die without even thinking of damages. Human teeth 500,000 years old have been found. Dentists disagree on the work of thffir predecessors. The Denver dog catcher says he’s been bitten 2,000 times. That’s a rec ord he’s welcome to hold. ROYSTER FERTILIZER HITS THE SPOT EVERY TIME JI _ < b > 1 F. U.K. ® The explanation is simpietiheyare FF I madeirilh the greatest care and II I everyingredienthas to pass the Si I test of our own laboratories; I f I therdsnohitormissaboutßoyster Ba | Fertilizers. g a 1 Sold By Reliable Dealers Everywhere S K . I F.S. ROYSTER GUANO CO. J f > I Sales Offices ' IF If I Norfolk Va. Tarboro N.C. Columbia S.C. M | Baltimore Md. Montgomery Ala. Spartanburg 36, Macon Ga. Columbus 6a. j ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR SOLICITOR. To the Voters of the Dublin Judicial Circuit: I am a candidate for the office of solicitor general of the Dublin judi cial circuit, subject to the result of the primary election to be held in 1912. In event of my election I shall strive to discharge the duties of the office rigidly, impartially and , faith fully. I believe that a solicitor should pros ecute the rich and the poor, the high and low alike. No man’s money, nor his social or political standing should be used to defeat the ends of justice; that all who violate the law should be made to endure its penalty. I am in favor of abolishing the fee system, placing solicitors general on a salary, running the courts with dis patch and economy, strict and due en forcement of the law, rigid observ ance of the election law, stamping out and forever obliterating the use of liquor and money in elections; a healthy sentiment that is the expon ent of the honesty and supremacy of law and good government I respectfully solicit the suffrage of all the voters of the circuit. Yours truly, E. L. STEPHENS. FOR JUDGE. Dublin, Ga., Jan. 1, 1912. To the Voters of the Dublin Judi cial Circuit: I respectfully announce my candi dacy for Judge of, the Superior Court of the Dublin Judicial Circuit, and sincerely ask your support and influ ence. If I am elected, I shall make the effort of my life, to fill the office faithfully, impartially and with effi ciency. Respectfully, J. E. BURCH. FOR JUDGE SUPERIOR COURT DUBLIN JUDICIAL CIRCUIT. I respectfully announce to the peo ple of Johnson, Laurens, Twiggs and Winkinson counties that I am a can didate for judge of the Superior courts of the Dublin Judicial Circuit com posed of these counties, subject to the Democratic primary. 1 earnestly solicit the support and influence of the voters of these coun ties, and if I am elected to this office, I shall discharge its duties in the fear of God, and with the highest senti ments of patriotism for the good of all the people. I shall use my best efforts to administer the laws justly, wisely, speedily, economicaly, fear lessly and impartially. Respectfully, IR.A S. CHAPPELL. • HAS ANNOUNCED FOR DUBLIN JUDGESHIP. Judge Ira S. Chappell Will Make the Race for This Office. In this Issue will be found the an nouncement of Judge Ira S. Chappell for Judge of the superior court of /the Dublin JudiciaUClrcuit subject to the Democratic primary to be held this year. Judge Chappell is one of the best known attorneys of the Dublin Bar and has practiced law in Dublin a long number of years. He was for four years judge of what is now the city court of Dublin, which was call ed at that time the *city court of Laurens county being appointed by the late Gov. W. Y. Atkinson. He made a splendid record as judge of the city court and handled the busi ness of the court satisfactorily to all. He has been prominent in legal circles for years in Dublin and last year compiled the code for the city of Dublin. He has many friends in this and adjoining counties who will give him their support and he will make a strong race for the office. I wish to announce to the buying public of Wilkinson County I am now ready to do a general Farm Supply business on time to desirable customers. I have bought heavily for the coming season and will be able to supply your wants. E. C. MOMAND ++++++++ + + + + + + + * MINGO ITEMS ♦ + * +++++++++++++♦+ A happy new year to the Bulletin and its readers. Abnormal conditions prevail in Min go at this time. We have an epidemic of measles, and; some of our people are thought to be seriously sick with that trouble. Our farmers have done practically nothing since the new year came in but haul' wood and make fires. Our roads are in very bad condi tion, and the prevailing sentiment among taxpayers is the road friends are not equally divided on the roads — some roads in Mingo have not been worked in over two years. Rev. A. F. Ward, the new preacher In Mingo, filled his appointment at Salem the second Sunday, and made a good Impression on the few people that go out that bad day to hear him. Christmas passed off quietly in Mingo. I attended the Christmas tree at Salem and it was very nice. Some friends said they tried to get a wid ow lady to hang on the tree for me, but failed, and the old man left with no present. Old age and bad weather have kept me in the corner quiet for a while, meditating on the errors of youth, and evil habits of old men. Twenty five per cent, of old men practice evil habits and one has to keep on the alert to understahd them. I don’t see what any lady wants to marry an old man for; but ladies are quick to per ceive and many believe that Scrip ture that says man should not, live alone and I believe it too; and some marry men eighty years old and think they have! gained a great ad junct to their future happiness. UNCLE JAKE. Navajo Blankets. Much unadulterated nonsense has been written concerning the symbol ism of Navajo Indian blankets, and the poetry, legend, tradition and history woven by the squaw into its fabric. It is true that some designs have a sym bolic meaning, but Hopi, Zuni and Apache symbols are used quite as freely as those peculiar to the Nava jos The Navajo squaw is one of the least imaginative and least poetical of human beings, and it is quite safe to say that even when symbolic de signs are employed in basket weav ing it is without the remotest refer ence to their true significance.