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FBIQ2, $1.50 A TEAS, IN ADVANCE. FubllihoA Every Thursday Morning. Jno.H. HODGES, Editor and Publisher Perry, Thursday, September 11. it Ip you know something good, tell If you know something bad, don’t tell it. —*.-*-« On October 1st, the first Wednes day, the state and county elections of Georgia will be held. In Atlanta the other day the young woman who was the leader in a beauty contest was arrested for theft. 1 ■ ■ 1 Some cotton dealers think the price may go to 10 cents this sea son, while none believe the price will go lower than 8 cents. _ Leakage of gas oaused a sewer ex plosion in Atlanta one day last week, and at one of the openings the osr caping gas oaught fire. ► Col. A. A. Murphey of Barnes* villo, an earnest prohibitionist sever al years ago, is now a strong advo cate of the dispensary system. *-•-» It is estimated that Georgia cot ton mills will use this year 402,879 bales, an increase of 48,880 bales over the consumption of last year. • — Managers or the state fair, to be held at Valdosta next month, say it will be a complete exhibition of the resources, industries and advantages of Georgia. ► Hester, the now Orleans expert, estimates the cotton orop of Geor gia this year at 1,025,000 bales, an increase of 830,000 bales over the. crop of last year. Georgia farmers can’t be induced to believe that this estimate is anywhere near the truth. A material deorease will be shown, From September 17th to 24th there will be a national convention of colored Baptists nt Birmingham, Ala. For this occasion the Central of Georgia Railway will sell passen ger tickets at one fare for the round trip, with final limit to September 27th. For specific information ap ply to nearest ticket ageut. Gen. Miles, technical oommander of the Uniten States army, has gone to the Philippine Islands on a tour of inspection. It is said, strange as it may seem, that the general will not have authority to issue any mil itary order whatever while there. Verily, it appears that Gen. Miles is a commander without the privilege uf commanding. Wednesday night of last week two thousand people were killed by an eruption of Mt. Peleo, Island of Martinique. It seems incredible that people would be so foolish as to be caught in the danger region so soon after the- late awful catas trophe, especially as the mountain has not been absolutely quiet since that most disastrous eruption sever al months ago, President Roosevelt narrowly es caped death at Pittsfield, Mass., last Thursday. As the carriage in which the President, Gov. Orane and oth ers were riding was just about to cross an electric street railway track the car struck o se of the wheels of the carriage. Mr. Craig, a guard, on the seat with the driver, was hilled, the driver seriously hurt and 1 he president slightly injured. One ei‘ the horses was killed outright. The motorman and conductor of the street car- were arrested, but have not been tried. At a recent convention of agri- •\ cultural commissioners of the cotton growing states, the present crop of cotton was estimated at about nine and a half million bales. Since then Secretary Hester of the New Or leans cotton exchange has issued his annual report, and says the crop will be 10,680,680 bales, an increase of 297,258 bales over the crop of last year. Whatever the basis of his es timate may be, the local reports clearly indicate a decrease in the y ield as compared with last year, and the conditioiis indicate that the commissioners’ estimate is nearer correct. . What Shall The Decision Be? In the life of every father and mother there comes a time when the utmost wisdom must be exercised in the decision of a momentous prob lem. The son or daughter has attained the pinnacle of local education (hot a college course). Shall there be a college course? What is it that the conditions and environment call for? Does the ambition and the dem onstrated capability of the son or daughter warrant the additional ex- S enditure, or financial sacrifice, if ie conditions are such as to meet this statement? There can be no dispute of the fact that a college education will broaden the mind, strengthen the character and widen the mental ho rizon, if the subject has the ambi tion and stamina to utilize fully the opportunities presented. It is also true that the foundation for life work given by a good high sohool will meet the requirements of an ordinary boy or girl, unless there be manifested an earnest desire and determination to “go up higher.” If there has been anything dem onstrated in American life and busi ness within the last decade beyond anything else, it is that business suc cess is attained in its most perfect form along special lines. In other words, the young person who mani fests the most ardent purpose is that one who will attain the acme of suc cess. Or, we might say, the college is valuable in its truest sense only to that student who is willing and ea ger to attain its benefits., even though to do so means a sacrifice of ease and temporary comfort. If there be mauifest only a pas sive willingness to accept that which is given, and no indication of co-op erative purpose, then it is doubtful if the college will be worth the cost. If the student manifests any ac knowledgment of the fact that the father, or mother, has already done that which is worthy of effort to at tain all that earnest application fr win, then the fullest opportune - possible should be given. But, what is the purpose? ' what line should bo expended l.j• added knowledge? If there be manifested only a sel fish desire to acquire knowledge without thought of. the debt|of hon or and affection due those who have given, and are yet willing to give, their best efforts to the more com plete literary equipment of the son or daughter, then it is certain that no further sacrifice is due. Surely the decision should depend upon the -purpose and adaptability demonstrated by the subject, If the son or daughter is ambi tious or capable, give all the oppor tunity possible; otherwise, the light will not be worth the candle. r-9* Last Saturday President Roose velt started out on his southern trip and passed through the states of West Virginia, Ohio, Kentucky, and entered Tennessee. That this is . a political junket there oan be no doubt. At Wheeling, W. Va., he made a lengthy speech, devoting nearly the entire time to a discus sion of trusts. He says trusts may be controlled, but should not be de stroyed, and that the control must be by the federal government through laws yet to be enacted. Publicity is,one of the chief means to this end, he thinks, and says a constitutional amendment may be necessary. Evidently he does not fa vor strenuous antagonism to trusts. -*-*-'4 A hay palace containing every kind of hay made in Georgia will be constructed by Mr. Bush Lumbsden of Bibb county for exhibition at the National Farmers’ Congress at Ma con next month, He will illustrate by this exhibit that there is no ac tual need in this section of Georgia for hay made in any other state. It has often been demonstrated that all the farm products needed in Georgia can be produced in’ Geor gia. Mr. Lumbsden knows much on this line, and he is ready to prove it. Perhaps there is need for more progressive energy of the kind dis played by this Bibb county farmer. In the Ohio state convention last week Mayor Tom Johnson of Cleve- lannd demonstrated that he is the active leader of the democratic par ty in that state. The convention commended Bryan and endorsed; the -Kansas City platform. Mayor John son is undoubtedly a probable dem ocratic candidate for the presidency. Home Mission District Meeting. The district meeting of the Wo man’s Home Mission Society of the South Macon Distriot will be held at Hawkinsville September 191 h to 21st. All adult and juvenile socie ties are requested to Bend names as early as possible, and in those ohurches that have no societies, the pastors ar6 urged 4 to appoint a suita ble representative, hoping in this way to create interest. Come earnestly praying for . the spirit of the blessed Master to be with us during the meeting. Send all names to Rev. J. W. Do- mingoes, Hawkinsville, Ga. Mrs. M. C. Hook, Dist. See. South Macon District. Programme. FRIDAY, SEPT. 19, 8 P. M. Music. Devotional exercises. Musio. A Historical Sketch of the Wo man’s Home Mission Society. Address—-The Object of the Home Mission Society. Music. Benediction. SATURDAY MORNING, SEPT. 20. Devotion Al exercises. Report of Distriot Secretary. Reports of Delegates. Parsonages—Why we should build them, and what has been done. Our work among the Clv'nese and Japanese in California. What are we doing in the moun tains? The Cuban Schools. Benediction. SATURDAY AFTERNOON, Devotional exercises. City Mission and Rescue Work. The Value of the Supply Depart ment. Necessity of Young People’s and Juvenile Work. Co-Workers with Him. “For ]$y Sake.” Unfinished Business. Benediction. SATURDAY, 8 P. M. The Literature of Home Missions, timing. Benediction. SYNDAY, SEPT. 21, 11 A. M. Sermon by Rev. J. W. Domingoes. Benediction. SUNDAY, 8 P. M. Preparation for Christian Service. Address on the Deaconess’ Work. Benediction. » 0-4 A Day in Behalf of Orphans. Mr. Editor—Please publish this card and programme for the good you may do the orphans’ cause. The 28(j^ day of September has been set apart as an Orphans’ Day by all the Sunday Schools in the South Georgia Conference. Let all, old and young, join in to make the day a grand success. Let everyone give the wages of one day's work into the collection. We desire to make the last Sun day in September of eaoh year an Orphans’ Day in the Sunday Schools. The gifts of this year will go to ward the erection of a dining room, cook room, laundry and dairy, all in one building. Then we will be able to take in 30 or 35 more children than we now have. Superintendents will please remit amounts they collect to W. A. Huck- abee, Agent,’ McRae, Ga. Newspapers please copy. [The programme referred to has been arranged ..for the Sunday Schools throughout the conference, will constitute the exercises of that day, and will be published later. Ed] >-0 -4.. . . Hon. S. B. Adams of Savannah has been appointed to fill the vacan cy on the Supreme court bench, caused by the resignation of Asso ciate Justice Lewis, until the regu lar election in October, when a jus tice for the unexpired term will be chosen. Judge Geo. F. Gober was first appointed for The interim term, but he declined. There will not be a nomination, but a free-for all race in the generAl’election. How’s This? We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any caseof Catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall’s Cotarrh Cure. F. J. CHENEY & CO, Prop’s, Toledo, 0. .We, the undersigned, have known F. J. Cheney for the last 15 years, and believe him perfectly honorable in all business transactions aiid financially able to carry out any obliga tions made by their firm. West & Truax,Wholesale Druggists,Toledo, 0. WALDXNO, KINXAN & MARVIN,. Whole&ale Druggists, Toledo, O,' Hall’s Catarrh Cute Is taken internally,acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of tee system. Priee 76c. per bottle. Sold by all Druggists. Testimonials free. Hall’s Family Pills are the best, The Up-to-Date Clothiers, SUCCESSORS TO BENSON. & HOtrSER,. CUT PRICES STILL PREVAIL 420 Third Street, Macon, Georgia. WEAR H A N A N. SHO-ES Have them fitted by experienced salesmen at Srrong . Shoe Store, J, R, HOLMES, PROP. MACON, :: GEORGIA. fJA e ither need a Stove or a Range? If Su §60 so, I can fill yohr order and guaran tee to do it satisfactorily. I carry a complete line of National Steel Ranges .(&«*),• Excelsior Stoves and Ranges, New Enterprise Stoves, Grand Oak Stoves My fall stock of Crockery and Housefurnisrnngs is even moie complete than it lias been heretofore. GALDERB. WILLINGHAM, JR., Tbtaxgclab Block. @ MACON', GEORGIA M.ACOIST, GESOJttQ-IA... I § AN QJM PLE M ENTS, Belting, Saws, Engines, Saw Mills, Chattanooga Reversible Disc. PlAtikc! Syracuse Chilled and Mallory T1U W B Chattanooga-Cane Mills, Superior Grain" Drills, Keystone Shredders, Osborne Harrows,.Mowers & Rakes. Perkins Wind Mill . tfe