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Semi-Weekly. IKonday and Thursday VOL. xxxix. towler, hunt and EVANS ARE PARDONED They Will be Liberated To day-Two Have Been Work ing in Gwinnett. ToW ler, Hunt and Evans will walk out of the chaingang today free men, they having been pardoned by the governor on the recommendation of the prison commission. Their cases were argued before the pardon board Tuesday by Attorneys N. L. Hutchins, of Lawrenceville, and Orrin Roberts, of Monroe. In less than one hour after the cases had been heard the commis sion had recommended the pardon and the papers were carried to Gov ernor Joseph M. Brown, who ap proved them Wednesday. Thus the curtain goes down oa a case which has excited no little in erest in Walton and Gwinnett coun ties. It will be recalled that the defendants were sent up for four years each from Walton for perjury in connection with the case of Olin Thomason, charged with the murder of one Bowen. Each of the three named above entered pleas of guilty to having sworn falsely and were give* the minimum sentence by the court. John Hunt had served twelve months and Towler and Evans about nine months each. Hunt and Towler were transferred to Gwinnett on their own request, and Evans was doing time in Fulton. When the case was heard by the prison commission Judge Brand ap peared before them and said he never recommended a pardon after passing sentence, but Me believed that in these cases the parties had been suf ficiently punished and he would not oppose any action the pardon board might take. Solicitor General Clifford Walker wrote a letter to the board recom mending the pardon. Judge Arnold, ordinary of Walton, likewise made a strong plea for the pardon, and a petition bearing many names was also preseated. It was shown that Evans was weak minded and that Hunt had a wife and five young children dependent upon him for a support and Towler had a wife and four small children who needed a husband’s and father’s care. All of the parties sent up iu con nection with this transaction have been liberated with tho exception of Troy Thomason, who was given seven years, and an effort is being put forth to secure his release. A peti tion has been in circulation in his behalf for some time and we under stand it has been pretty generally signed. It will be presented to the pardon board in due time. Nunnally-Jones. A wedding of unusual interest to a large host of friends was that of Miss Callie Nunnally and Mr. Crafford Jones, which took piace last Sunday morning. "lie bride is a popular young lady, loved and esteemed by all who knew her. She is a daughter of Mr. Bud Nunnally, of near Loganville. Mr. Jones is an elegant young man of promise, an industrious farmer, liked by all who know him. He is the youngest son of the late Tobe Jones, deceased. No doubt the news will be received w >th much interest by the friends of ’' di parties in Walton and adjoining county, Gwinnett. v Ve wish for them a happy life to a ripe old age.—Walton News. • reaching at Mechanicsvllle. Kev. W.j. Warbington will preach 4t Mechanicsville Baptist church the o «rth Sunday in May at 11 o’clock the morning. The News-H era ld. SHERIFF GOES ON A WILD GOOSE CHASE Jim Brown Returns After a Fruitless Search for John Barnett. Sheriff James G. Brown reached home Sunday after being absent for more than a week trying to catch John Barnett, wanted for the murder of George Frachiesure. The officer received word from Thomaston that a party filling the description of Barnett was seen there and he took the train immediately for that place. ReachingThomaston,Sheriflßrown was joined by W. W. Jolffison, a for mer police officer, and together they followed the man all over the coun ties es Upson, Maoon, Schley, Tal bot, Marion, Taylor, Houston and Crawford, finally capturing him near Fort Valley. The man they overhauled *vas named Henry Killian, who was nothing more tnan a common tramp, and hs walked about twenty miles each day, managing to keep out of the way of the officers, whom he did not know were following him. The chase was made in buggies, on trains and in automobiles, and at last when Brown got in sight of his man he was dead sure it was Barnett until he was placed under arrest. Killian was brought back to Atlan ta, and as he has relatives living there and n# charge had been lodged against him he was set at liberty. Sheriff Brown left here on the 3rd of May and spent $67 on his fruitless man hunt. The county commission ers have agreed to reimburse the sheriff half the amount of his expea ses. Sheriff Brown spares neither pains nor expense in the discharge of his duty, as was demonstrated in this case, as well as many others. Teachers Entertain. The lady teachers of the high school entertained in honor of Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Martin, at the hotel parlors, Tuesday afternoon. The most striking features of the afternoon were two songs by Miss Eula Rogers, reading by Miss Nelle Hamrick and a poetical contest in which Mrs. Martin won the first prize, a beautiful book. A delicious salad course was served. Those present were Prof, and Mrs. Martin, Mrs. Mamie Wood, Misses Williams, Hamrick, Rogers, Cart ledge, Riohardson and Hamrick. Prof, and Mrs. Martin will enter tain the T. C. L. C. and C. D. S. at a picnic at Simmons’ mill Saturday. Miss Julia Ware has returned te school after a recent illness. Quite a number of out of town vis itors will attend the graduating ex ercises on the 28th. Misses Rogers and Cartledge, with their grades of little folks, picnicked at Vaughan’s park Wednesday after noon. Miss Richardson will entertain her little folks Friday afternoon at the park. ________ New Threshing ITachlne. I have bought a new J. I. Case threshing machine, which is the best to be had. I am prepared to give you prompt service and will appre ciate your patronage. Youre very truly, R, F. D. No. 4. W. T. Bbownlee. All Day Singing. There will be au all singing at Mt. Tabor the fifth Sunday in May. Messrs. Joe Scott and R. J. Hulsey, of Atlanta, will be on hand. Dinner will be on the ground and everybody is invited to come. A. D. Gabmon, Supt. LAWRENCEVILLE, QA.. THURSDAY, MAY 12, 1910, SWITCHMAN JACKSON DIES FROM INJURIES He Lost Both Legs Under Train Sunday Night—Died At Sanitarium. W. P. Jackson, Jr., of 128 Luckis *t, the young switchman on the Western and Atlantic railroad who was injured by haviug both legs sev ered just below the knees by falling under his train near Howells Station Sunday morning, died at a private sanitarium Monday night at 8:30 o’clock. Jackson was working on a switch ing train and was walking along the top of a box car when nearing the end of the roof, the engine gave a quick jerk, causing him to lose his balance and fall between two cars, both legs lying across the rails direc tly in the path of the trucks, which entirely severed them. His fall was unnoticed by the rest of the crew and the train passed on, leaving him to be found about a half hour later by the crew of another train. He was sent to a hospital and later upon regaining consciousness made a statement regarding the cause of hie accident. He was twenty years of age and is survived by his wife, father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. w. P. Jackson, Sr., one sister, Mrs. E. G. Reborn, and four brothers, James, Harry, Huey and Fred Jackson. The fune ral will be held at Sweetwater church Wednesday morning at 11 o’clock. The interment will be in the church yard.—Atlanta Georgian. A brother of the deceased, who re sided in Martins district, accidently shot off his toe while rabbit hunting about a year ago and died from the effects of the wound. The killing of young William by the train makes the second fatality in the same fam ily within a short space of time. HcCary’s Rushing Work. Work on Lawrenceville’s new electrict light system is progress ing very rapidly and it will not be long before everything will be in readiness for the current to be turned on. All the hiaterial used so far has been brand new, the poles are of chestnut and the butts were painted before being placed in the ground. An alternating current will be used and a larger dynamo will be iuetalled at the plant to generate electricity until the dam and fixtures on the Yellow river at Annestown are in readi ness. Odd Fellows Return Thanks. Duluth, Ga., May 11, 1910.—Edit or News-Herald: Please allow us space in your paper to express our thanks to the good people of Duluth and community who assisted us so nicely at our recent anniversary ex ercises. May the blessings of heaven rest upon each of you. Respectfully, W. B. Rutledge, . E. H. Field, W. R. Hooper, . • Committee. For Sale. We have for sale one large mule and one small mule, a very fine horse and a good qualitied family mare. Apply to Martin & Cornett. For Representative. To the voters of Gwinnett county: I here by announce myself a candidate for rep resentative, subject to the coming primary election I tuank my many friends for the confidence placed In me In the last election. I did my duty as I saw it for the tax payers of the county, and If re-elected I promise to again faithfully discharge my duty as your representative. I voted against the present dog law and promise to use my best efforts to have said law repealed. Respectfully, J. JP. M'CONNELL. W. H. POWELL HEADS LOCAL BALL TEAM Was Chosen Manager at Meet ing Monday Nignt—Play So. Ry. Saturday. The Lawrenceville baseball team held an enthusiastic meeting Mon day night and elected officers and players for the coming season. \Y- H. Powell was chosen man ager and Harry Hitt captain. Frank Taylor, who has acted manager for the past year, gave up his place, and the duties of the important position werfe shifted to the shoulders of Houston Pow ell, who is a past master is the art of the national game. He is not only a good player, but understands handling the men. The local club has a game sched uled for this place next Saturday, when they wiil cross bats with the fast Southern railway, team from Atlanta. Come out and see a good game, whether Lawrenceville wins or not. The fence around the ball park has been repaired, and the gate placed on the left side of the in closure. Instead of going around the diamond after entering the grounds the cr.iwd now goes in near the grand stand. Lawrenceville has a splendid amateur team and should have some good games this season. The following players will be candidates for positions: Fred Perry, Robert McDonald, Harry Hitt, Grover Montgomery, Lish Oakes, John Houston, Will Pentecost, Peeples Houston, Char lie Epps, Ben Robinson, Pliny McConnell, Fred Kelley, Jack For and Bob Griffin. EWING CHAPEL. % VVe nre lorry to note the serious illness of Mrs. Matilda Hadaway. She is very low from fever. Several from around here went fishing Saturday and report a nice time and good luck. The infant of Mr. and Mrs! Clifford Price is not expected to ive long. Mr. and Mrs. Will Edwards were called to the bedside of their brother near Bethlehem recently. He has fever. Why is it that we all can’t turn out and have a good Sabbath school at this place like all the other churches? We foel it would be a great advant age to the community. WALNUT GROVE. Several from this place attended the convention at Hog Mountain last week. Carl McGee spenl Wednesday in Duluth. Felton Davis visited E. W. Tullis and family at Buford Sunday. Quite a number went to Prospect Sunday to attend memorial services at that church. Mrs. A. J. Abbott is again quite sick. Robert McGee is out again after a slight indisposition. The Progressive Farmer. No other medium published is so valuable to the southern farmer as The Progressive Farmer and Gazette, of Raleigh, N. C. Send them ten cents for a ten-week’s trial subscrip tion. Each copy will aid you mate rially in your farming operations. Frankly speaking, every number is a guide post on what might otherwise be a rugged road to prosperity for the agriculturalist. Try the Progress ive Farmer and Gazette for ten weeks —you could not invest a dime else where that would pay a bigger profit. CASTOR IA For Infants and Children. The Kind You Rave Always Sought Bears the y/ Signature of JUDGE JOHN P WEBB IMPROVES HIS SPRINC Water Possesses Mineral Prop erties. and Place Has Been Greatly Beautified. Do you want a drink ? Well, we can tell you where to get it —but its water. W ater as purp, clear and sparkling as ever trickled from Georgia moun tains. and possessing health giving properties superior to many of the springs of wide renown. On the east side of town there is bubbling up what has been known for generations as “the mineral spring.” For a long time the prop rerty was owned by Bili Arnold, who sold the place to M. E. Ewing anti lie in turn sold if to the present own er, Judge John P. Webb. Since leaving the ordinary’s office. Judge Webb has given his time to his farming interests, and has now turned his attention to the im provement of this historic spring. Accepting an invitation from the judge to come down and see what lie was doing, in company with Jack Hinton we visited the place Tuesday afternoon and were surprised ar.d delighted to see the change he had wrought. A neat, attractive shelter has been built over the spring, with seats ar ranged around the sides. A concrete floor has been laid, which is two steps lower than the walk, and the water ris-is up from the center of a thirty inch joint of terracotta and flows off in a merry stream. Judge Webb placed a quantity of white pebbles in the bottom of the spring and sur rounded the shelter with a • ock wall to keep away dirt and trash. He has also put out additional shade trees and will soon have the prettiest little park to be found anywhere. The water from this spring cer tainly has medicinal qualities, sever al of our people going there with ves sels for a daily supply. Judge Webb says numbers of people will certify that this water has cured them of kidney and kindred diseases. He pictured to us how that by building a lake to cover three or four acres and supplied with boats, erect ing a large pavilion, laying off the grounds in walks and flower beds this could be made an ideal pleasure resort. And the judge has half a mind to carry out this idea, believing that the rent of his boats would bring in a neat little sum. But whether this is done or not, the fact remains that the spring has been reclaimed and it is well worth your time to stroll down and take a drink of this elixir of life. Not Samuel McDaniel. Duluth, Ga., May 10.-i-Editor News-Herald: In giving notice of the deash of my wife you have my name “Samuel McDaniel,” and it should have been “John D. McDan iel.” Thanking you :n advance for the correction, I am, Yours respectfully, John D. McDaniel. The democrats in congress ought not to oppose the bill to establish postal savings banks. One of the greatest blessings that can be given the poor people is a safe depository for their savings. Mr. Gladstone said the greatest bless ing England gave her people in the 18th century was postal savings banks with a small interest. It will be a great benefit to this country also. A Wretched Mistake. to endure the itching, painful distiess of Piles. There’s no need to suffer: “I suffered much from Piles,” writes Will. A. Marsh, of Silver City, N. C., “till I got a box of Bucklen’s Arnica Salve, and was soou cured.” Burns, Boils, Ulcers, Fever Sores, Eczema, Cuts, Chapped Hands, Chilblains, vanish before it. 25c at Winn <fc Son. Semi-Weekly Monday and Thursday EXAMINATION FOR TEACHERS JUNE 17 The S‘ate School Commission er Sends Out A Letter In Reference Theret:. The following letter from Hon. Jere M. Pound lias been sent to the various county school commis sioners throughout the state: The annual examination of com mon school teachers will be held on tiie 17th and 18th of June this year. There will be no change in the book# prescribed for reading. The two used last year were Dinsmore’s Teaching a District School and Dutton’s School Management. The Teacher’s Man ual and School La w will, as usual, have questions based upon them. Later I will give in succinct form the regulations to govern this exami nation. An act, approved August 13, 0909, providing for the election of county school commissioners, requires the successors of all commissioners, whose terms will expire prior to the third Wednesday in October, 1912, to be elected at the general election this year in October. The act also provides that at least ninety days be fore that election, all candidates for the position shall take an examin ation prescribed by this department and those making 85 per cent, or more in the same shall offer them selves for this office. I therefore name Thursday, June 30ih, as the date of this examination. You will please see that due notice is given in your county. Questions will be pre pared and sent at the proper time to the board of education, who will pro vide for tiie holding of the examina tions and the grading of all papers. The subject covered in this examina tion will be tiie same as those for the teachers examination. J ere M. Pound, C. S. C. FOR SALE. Two hundred bushels of shucked corn at $1.05 per bushel, on the Mat thew Strickland farm, 2 % miles north of Suwanee, for sale. Am Wheeler. Children Cry FOR FLETCHER S O A 3TO R I A Fruit Trees For Sale. I am salesman for nursery stock of Smith Bros., Concord, Ga., and can supply the people with all kinds of fruit and ornamental trees, vines and roses. I have an experience of several years in the fruit business; am an old confederate soldier and will treat the people right on sales. Geo. A. Smith, Carl, Ga. Public sentiment, Joseph \V. Folk believes, is turning not so much to the democratic party as to the things the democratic party ought to stand for. Saved From The Crave. “I had about given up hope, after nearly four years of suffering from a severe lung trouble.” writes Mrs. M. L. Dix, of Clarksville, Tenn. “Often the pain in my chest would be almost unbearable and I could not do any work, but Dr. King’s New Discovery has made me feel hke a new person. Its the best medicine made for the throat and lungs.” Obstinate coughs, stubborn colds, hay fever, la grippe, asthma, croup, bronchitis and hem orrhages, horseness and whooping cough, yield quickly to this wonder ful medicine. Try it. 50c and SI.OO. Trial bottles free. Guaranteed by A. M. Winn & Son. Railway Mail Clerks Wanted. The Government Pays Railway Hail Clerks SBOO to $1,200 and Other Employees up to $2,500 Annually, Uncle Sam will hold spring exami nations throughout the country,for Railway Mail Clerks, Custom House Clerks, Stenographers, Bookkeepers, Departmental Clerks and other Gov ernment Positions. Thousands of appointments will be made. Any man or woman over 18, in City o| - Country, can get instruction and Vree information by writing at once to the Bureau of Instruction, 398 H. Ham lin Building, Rochester, IS. Y. NO. 55