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♦ mutt LXXVI Federal Union Established in (Sag | Southern Recorder fCon.olid.ted 187J. MILLEDGEVILLE, OA., JUNE 19.1906. Number*52 IE twenty-seventh annual commencement. Georgia Military College Closes Another Year With Brilliant Exercises [ntest in elocution a splendid success bn. James M. Griggs Delivers Annual Oration, and Dr. J. E. Kidd Presents Medals.-- Banquet To-Night Will Be An Event. »l, t . Twenty-seventh Annual Com- tcement of the Georgia Military Col- wi ll end to-night with ail alumni Iquet. ... V year that is being closed has | u on e of the most successful in the ,jrv of the college. The attendance been larger, and the cadet barracks i been taxed to Us greatest capacity jughont the year. The work done, [both teachers and pupils, has been lily satisfactory. Die exercises during commencement beeu unusually interesting, and beeu witnessed by large crowds of citizens of Milledgeville, who always interested in the success of schoaL ’he Baccalaureate Sermon was peacli- )^hv Rev. J. T. Plunkett, D. D.. ef the rst Presbyterian Church, of Augusta. Chaiiel was filled with a cultured Idience, and the sermon and music greatly enjoyed. A special musi- . program had been prepared by a •t choir, nnder the direction of Miss inie Case, and the Ringing was unusu- sweet and inspiriag. Dr. Plunkett for his text. "Run ye to and fro rough the streets of Jerusalem, and now, and know, and seek in the places thereof, if ye -can lind uan, if there lie any that seeketh [dgeineut, that seeketh the truth, id I will pardon it.” And lie liad his subject “A Man Wanted.” Bfore taking his text, the preacher (>oke of the mingled feelings of “glad- ess and sadness” that wtilled ap in the 'art'on commencement occasions. After announcing his text, he discnss- eloquently, tlie perquisites which took to mal e a true man or woman. 1st. It took the developement of the liysical nature. No person was well repared for the battle of life without a fell developed body. »nd. The developement of the miud. [ e ur K«d the young jsiople to develop >eir mind by reading, lird. The developement of the heart. 14th. The developement of the wilL ■'tl:. The developement of tlie spirit- d nature. He urged his hearers to ^ke God into their hearts, and to take word as their guide. Ihe sermon was delivered with an loqoeuee and earnestness which lade a deep impression upon the large hence, w hich was made up largely of 'nug people. It contained much sound 1( ! timely advice, and was clothed in [cautiful and perfect language. load The annual contest in elocution was held in the college chapel Jyesterday moruiug, before a very large audience. These contests are a feature of the com mencement, and besides being decidedly interesting and entertaining, are instuc- tive, by reason of the high class of selec tions rendered. This year was no ex ception to the rule, the declamations and recitations being well chosen and admirably rendered. The exercises were opened with pray er, by Rev. E. H. Wood. Sgt. W. H. Underwood spoke a selection from Hen ry Grady’s magnificent speech “Against Sectionalism.” Cool,deliberate,and with perfect enunciation, Mr. Underwood rendered the speech after Grady’s own style. Miss Mary Lawrence followed with a beautiful recitation, “Little Nellie’s Praver,” in a manner to stamp her as a.n excellent reciter. The great argument of Benjamin H. Hill in defense of the State Univer sity, was spoken by Sergeant Major Bert M. Atkinsoii. Though quite a young man, Mr. Atkinson has the fire and eloquence that characterized his distinguished father. His speech was well rendered and well recievod. Miss Helen Maxwell captivated the audience with her charming rendition, “Too Utter Utter.” “TheTwo-Boggan Slide,” by Miss Es telle Baumgartel, convulsed the crowd witli laughter. The esciting story of “How the La Rue Stakes Were Lost” was well nigh perfectly rendered by Miss: Kathleen Harper. Her interpretation was fault less, and her stage presence excellent. Sgt. Paul Foster .concluded the con test with “A Tribute to Hill.” This magnificent tribute was spoken in man ner fitting the piece and shows Mr. Fos ter to be an orator in every sense of the word. Cadets Waddell and Moye were on on the program, but were excused on account of sickness in their homes. All in all the interest ran high among those of the past. T^ie contestants proved themselves to be speakers of no mean ability, and their excellent worfc'leave the judges a very hard task in picking the successful ones. Tlie complete program follows: Music. Prayer, Rev. E. H. Wood. 1st. Sergt. W. H. Underwood,— Against Centralism.”—Grady. Miss Mary Lawrence,—"Little Nel- A TERRIFIC RAIN STORM. GOOD LUCK TO G.M.C. ROTS. Over Five Inches of Rain Fell in This They Will Visit Dublin, Tennille and City Friday Night. Wrightsville for Several Games. HON. JAMES M. GRIGGS, Representative In Congress, from the Second Georgia District. “take a kodaa with you »» Don't overlook the fact that the most important part of your sum mer tonring outfit for : : : : Pleasure is a Kodak and supply of films. With these you can bring home many pleas ant and humorous scenes of your trip that will brighten your reflec tions in tlie years to come. “Take a Kodak with you.” : : : : dixon williams lie’s Prayer.—Anon. Sergt. Q. M. WaddolL,—“The Immor tality of Sentiment.”—Blackburn. Ex cused. Music. Sergt. Major B. M. Atkinson,—“A Plea for the University.”—Hill. Miss Helen Maxwell,—“Too Utter Utter.”—Anon. Music. Miss Kathleen Harper,—“Hoyi the La Rue Stakes Wore Lost.”—Hood. Cadet C. vG. Moye,—“Tlie Cavalier Defended. ’’—Gross. Excused. Miss Estelle Baumgartel—“Tlie Two- Boggin Slide.”—Anon. Music. Sergt. P. M. Foster,—“Tribute to Hill.”—Black. Beivlictiou. CHE DRILLS at five o’clocffc in Monday afternoon were largely attended. Capt. Spence put the battalionthrougli a close order drill that was superb, The boys, by their steadiness and faultless work, showed the thorough training they have received at the hands of their commandant. TOie close order drill was followed by a (krill in extended order that charmed the the crowd. A normal attack, at reduced distanoes, with blank cartridges, proved realistic and stirring. The battalion is in a state of efficiency asul go through the movemeiitt of the drill lerfecdy. OPERA SIGHT GREAT SUCCESS. The largest audience ever seen in the Milledgeville opera lumse greeted “Tlie J Sereuaders” last night. Tlie large auditorium was crowded to tlie doors long before the curtain went up, with numbers unable fo secure seats anywhere. This beautiful fantasy, staged by Mr. J. S. Atkinson, was brilliantly rendered and won even greater pnaise than the production of last year, “Echoes from Operas.” The cast, including 250 people, and the large chorus, was beatifully drilled, and carried ont the different numbers with the swing and dash of profession als. Among the many excellent features it is impossible to single out any one for especial mention, yet the songs “Hold Your Horses,” “My Style” and “A Southern Lullaby” were received with highest praise. The beautiful “Dance of the Lillies” and the gorgeous spec tacle of a “Japanese Fete,” were beauti fully executed. One of the prettiest spectacles of the evening was the representation of a boat in the “Boating” by Mr. W. R. Enins. The production was a great success and reflects great credit upon the princi pals and chorus. Prof. Atkinson has won a host of admirers in Milledgeville by his excellent productions, and onr people will welcome him back when ever he may come. COMMENCEMENT DAY was nshered in by the largest crowd of the week assembled in tlie College Chap el. Thu exercises -ol the day were began by prayer, by tite Rev. J. J. Lanier. The orator ef the day, tlie Hon. Jamer M. Griggs, congressman from the second district, was introduce in a short but eloquent speech, by Hon. Jno. T. Allen. Mr. Griggs delivered a masterful ad dress oil the subject ef “Citizenship.” His subject was one that was especially suited to the occasion and was replete with wisdom and instruction to his aj>- precintive audience. This distinguished Georgian was at his best. His speech was a magnificent ef fort, ranging from wit and humor to Hie heights of eloquent oratory. He had the closest attention of his audience from beginning to end, and was fre quently interrupted by outbursts of spontaneous applause. Judge Griggs was followed by Dr. J. E . Kidd who delivered tlie medals in a beautiful speech that captivated his au dience from the beginning. Iu a vein at Tlie heaviest rain ever recorded iu this section fell last Friday night. It was accompanied by wind and lightning and thunder. For several hours the rain continued to fall at a terrific rate, doing great damage to crops, etc. Prof. O. M. Coue, who keeps a record for the Weath er Bureau of the Government, reports that] the precipitation was 5.12 inches and was greater than he had ever re ported in this section since he had been in the service. The rain Friday night had been pro ceeded by previous hard rains which had caused tlie streams to overflow their banks. Tlie crops planted along the land adjacent Oconee river are greatly damaged. The Oconee River Mills were compell ed to quit grinding. The ]lower house of the new water works for the State Sanitarium was cov ered with water, and contractor Wagner was compelled to stop work. During the storm the lightning was terrific, but no damage was done iu this city. BAUN BURNED. The barn of Mr. Benjamin Harper, who resides near Meriwether, iu Bald win county,was struck by lightning and burned. The stroke which set the barn on fire killed a horse and male, belong ing to Mr. Harper. The barn contained a large quantity of forage, farm imple ments, etc., which were burned. Mr. Harper succeeded in saving a buggy and harvesting machine. The loss of the mule and horse falls exceeding heavy upon Mr. Harper. The male building at the statefarm was struck by lightning, and set oil fire, but was not damaged to any great extent. Reports from different sections of the county are that the bridges over a num ber of streams were washed away, and that a number of cattle were drowned. The G. M. C. baseball team will visit Dublin, Tennille and Wrightsville during the next ten days for games with the base ball teams of these threo cities. They will play in Dublin on Thurs day, Friday and Saturday; iu Wrights ville, Monday’ and Tuesday; and in Tennille on Wednesday. This series will be the last games played by the G. M. C. boys, and they will leave with the determination to win them all. President Wm. K. Reynolds and Prof. E. N. Reynolds will go witli the boys and stay with them during this tour, re turning with them on Friday, the 29th inst., when tlie team will be disbanded and the boys will go home for tlie sum mer vacation. Nearly every member of tlie team will be back iu the school next term, and Barron declares that they will have the pennant at the end of next season floating on tlie flag pole in front of the barracks. The following is tlie team as it will play in these games: Reynolds. H, catcher. Stembridge, Rhodes, Graves, pitchers, Jones, first base. Hawes, second base. Barron, short stop. Reynolds, D, third base. Hntchiuson, left field. Van Bnren, right field. Whjlden, center field. The MONEY IN THE TirfHSURY.' Slate Farm Realises $3,139.71 From Sale of Small Products. NOTICE:—A shipment of Daniel Mineral Spring Water will arrive today and another tomorrow. Many people know by experience that it cures indi- raised in excess of the quantity needed gestion, constipation, liver and kidney for consumption on the farm. Under troubles. Hence the increasing de-; the new law the commission « required From Atlanta Constitution. ’ihe state prison commission Saturday turned into the state treasury $1,1:10,71 from the sale of small farm products raised 011 tlie state farm near Milledge- villo. The products sold were such as hay, potatoes, vegetables, hogs and beef. maud. W. H. ROBERTS. MRS. BURGER LECTURES. Mrs. Barger, national organizer of tlie W. C. T. U., was to have delivered two lectures in this city last week, hut 011 account of rain, the one to have been once happy, witty and feliticous lie pre-1 delivered Thursday evening was can- seated to the successful contestants the celled. O11 Friday evening, however, in golden tokens of their earnest efforts, spite of the weather conditions, a few Dr. Kidd closed his address with an Jieople gathered at the Baptist church, appeal to all studeuts to strive for a price that always attains the Crown of Life. The Certificates of Graduation were presented the graduating class by Presi dent Reynolds in a few well chosen re marks. The Benediction was pro- nonneed by Rev. J. J. Lanier, 011 one of the happiest commencements and best years work in the history of the college. The following is the roll of the Senior class for the year just closed. Miss Lila Dean Broadfield, Capt. Otis B. Bradley, Miss Julia Conn, IstLt. and Q. M. Emmett L. Coleman, Miss Ruth DeSaussure, 1st Lt. Robert M. Exley, Capt. Will O’D. Jones, Miss Ethel Lu- cile Driskill, 2nd Lt. Richard Emile Lamar, Miss Lillian Effie Simpson, 1st Lt. and Adjt. Charles W. Seifert, 1st Lt. William F. Tanner, 2nd Lt. Guy H. Wood. MEDAL WINNERS. The following were announced as tlie Winners of the medals, for the year. Oratory.—Cadet Sergt. William Un derwood. Recitation.—Miss Katheleen Harper. Barracks Medal.—Lieut. R. M. Ex- ley. The drill medals will be announced this afternoon after the conclusion of the prize drills. and heard Mrlf Burger, Her talk was extremely interesting and entertaining, and those who braved tlie rain were fully repaid. Those interested feel that her visit to the city was not a failure, as a number of young men were present and listened to her words of advice. K. of P’s. Elect Officers. At a recent meeting of the Knights of Pythias Lodge, the following officers were elected for theensaing six months: J. H. Ennis, C. C. F. J. Willingham, Vice C. C. M. 8. Bell, Prelate. F. M. Gobert, M. of A. 8. D. Stembridge, M. of W. C. M. Adams, I. G. C. E. Greene, O. G. ST. STEPHENS EPISCOPAL CHURCH. There will be services in St. Stephens church next Sunday, 24th inst. Sunday School, 9 a. m. Morning Services, 11 a. m. Tlie Rector, Rev. J. J. Lanier, offici ating. Pews free. All invited. to turn the proceeds from all sales from the farm into tlie state treasury, and the. annual expenses of that institution are regularly appropriated by the general: assembly. While 110 definite day has beeu fixect the commission has decided to sell the state’s 500 bales of cotton grown on the farm, at once, and this will be put on the market probably the latter part of this month. It is expected to bring between $25,000 and $10,000. The state farm, which is worked by/ that class ol convict labor for which, there is no market, including women, and youths, aim chose men classed as. not able-bodied, will, it is stated, make a better shewing this year than ever Before in its history. It will turn a good net profit into the state treasury over and above all expenses despite tlie fact that the commission expended tins year about $i,0o0 for males and almost as much for fertilizers. A definite state ment, of Ihe results at the farm this year will be forthcoming in the commis sion’s annual report, which will be is sued about tlie time of the meeting of tlie general assembly. STATEMENT OF THE CONDITION OF THE EXCHANGE BANK Located at Milledgeville, Ga., at the close of business April 9th, 1906. RESOURCES Loans and Discounts $70,22iJ 86 Demand Loans 2,300 (K) Overdrafts Secured 674 73 Overdrafts Unsecured 1,330 14 Bonds and Stocks owned by the Bank 3,000 00 Banking House Furniture and Fixtures 657 37 Due from Banks and Bankers in the State 2,118 03 Due from Banks and Bankers in other States 2,680 64 j Currency 6,505 00 1 Gold 200 00] Silver, Nickles and Pennies.. 2,423 46 Checks and Cash Items 296 08 Total $92,409 31 j liabilities uapitai stock Paid in $26,000 00 Undivided Profits, less Cur rent Expenses and Taxes _ ? ai d- . v 6,844 46 Due to Banks and Bankers in this State 270 82 Individual Deposits Subject to „ Check ...., 60,294 03 Notes and Bills Rediscounted None Bills Payable, Including Time Certificates representing Borrowed Money None $92,409 31 Before me came Otto M. Conn, Cashier of the Exchange Bank who bein* dulv sworn, says tliat the above and foregoing statement is a true condition of said Bank, as shown by the books of file in said Bank. o „ . .. . . , OTTO M CONN, Cashier. Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 13th day of April, 1906 E. P. GIBSON, J. P.