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McDuffie Progress. MATT w: GROSS, Editor and Proprietor. The Official Organ of McDuffie Co. Entered at the Postofflce in Thomson Ev ery Friday, as Second-class Mutter. THOMSON, GA., Dec. 25 100:3. A GOOD MOVE. § It is with pleasure we note that the Slate school book commission has in' aisled that the speech made by Jeffer son Davis, on his withdrawal from the senate of the United Slates, be incor porated in the readers which are to be used by tlic public school children of the state. The speech in question is probably the besL exposition extant of the views and motives which aclnaled the people who formed the Confeder ate stales of Ameiica. r It is not with any desire that the se cession idea he perpetuated that we wifeh for this remarkable address of the President of the Confederacy to attain a wider popularity with the young gen eration. That iden, and the cause for which Jefferson Davis spoke and gave the ripest yeats of his manhood have passed onward from the realm of the actual into that misty hournc of things that were, but are not now. Nor is it with any wish that any old, healed wounds of sectional prejudice he quick ened into painful pulsings again. All that is hnppily past—time blends all jangled chords as space gray mist with blue sky blends. Still it is only just that the children should know what it was their fathers and grandfathers gave their brawn and liruin and blood in the attempt to bring about. It is only right that they ahouhl have both sides of this question pul before them iu the language of the chiefest actors on that boisterous stage where osie of the world’s greatest dra mas was played out. The civil war marks nn epoch, and one of which every school child must lenrn whether ho will or not. It right that he should have both sides of the case presented to him hy the pro per advocates. The motives which in spired the leaders of the Southern Con federacy were high and pure, nnd the speech of Davis is a clear voicing of them. To read it with intelligence and with out prejudice cannot do otherwise than quicken the appreciation of the render for tho author ot it; tiro his ad miration; stimulate his sympathy for a , disinterested spirit, nnd make a better citizen of him. For no matter what a man’s belief’s are lie to be judged by his devotion and his unswerving loyalty to them. The high ideals of Davis and his fol lowers, as the wiunowiug wings of time blow all the chaff of discord away, shlno ever with a clearer luster. Per haps their judgement vvns foulty; but their motives were right. It is good that the youth learn of these motives at first bund. The hook commission has done well.—Atlanta Journal. Wo copy tho above editorial from the Atlanta Journal of last Friday, and wo desire to endorse every word that is contained therein. This great, speech of tho immortal Jefferson Davis should be handed down to posterity iu our beloved Southland ns tho exponent of our rights uuder tho constitution of this great country, nnd a living and unan swerable declaration that we had a right to lonvo the union whenever it became evident that the const'lution was being violated by pnrtisau poli ticians—and leave without being bruud ed as “traitors,” etc. This speech reveals tho sentiments of every Southern heart at the thodglit of leaving tho union, which had beeu established by Southern patriots and sealed with the blood of Southern he roes. Yes! let this speech bo road by every child in Georgia every day from Itabun to Decatur, from the mighty waters of the Chattahoochee to the rolling billows of the Atlantic, and our children ever be taught to keep sacred the memory of the Confederate heroes and tho piinciples for winch they bled nnd died on many hard- fought battle fields without dampening their ardor or diminishing their fervor for a glorious, great and reunited coun. t>7- Safeguard Against Aeeldeut. The best safeguard against, aeeldeut is to use good judgment, iu directing every act But, accideuts will often occur in spite of every effort to prevent them. Tho best safeguard against injury resulting from ac cidents is Elliott's Emulsified Oil Lini ment. It Is the most, serviceable aeeldeut and Emergency Liniment evor made and is the most satisfactory Liniment for use in the family and on animals ever offered Large bottle 25ct*. Qibsou Drug Co. * J. WILLIE LEVY, § High Art Clothing. J Has this year the greatest line of ^ Men s Boys 9 and Children s Clothing ^ ever brought to c/lugusta. ^ To The Ladies: % We are showing the grandest line of % 1 1 1 Tailor Made Suits, Walking Suits, Tailor Made Skirts, Walking Skirts. Si Ik and washable Waist. READY-TO-WEAR HATS. Call and examine goods before buying elsewhere. J. WILLIE LEVY, 1903. 800 Biond Street, Augusta, Ga. 3 ml ARLY RISERS THE FAMOUS LITTLE PILLS, f For quick relief frem Biliousness, Sick Headache, Torpid Liver, Jaun dice. Dizziness, and all troubles aris ing from an Inactive or sluggish liver, DeWitt’s Little Early Risers are un equalled. They act promptly and never gripe. They are so dainty that it is a pleasure to take them. One to two act as a mild laxative; two or four act as pleasant and effective cathartic. They are purely vegetable and absolutely harmless. They tonic the liver. YOUB DEALER CAN SUPPLY YOU. PREPARED »V E. C. DtWitt & Co., Chicago Gibson Drug Co. (ESTABLISHED IN 1881.) The Oldest Whiskey House in Georgia- Ii the price is not satisfactory when you come to sell your cotton we will advance 80 per cent of its valve and hold it foryov. Reasonable charges. Write for information. DAVIS GET FARGO, COTTON FACTORS, Augusta, Ca. GOOD FURNITURE IS VVIIA'j? EVERYBODY WANTS. LOW PRICES IS WIIAT EVERYBODY DEMANDS. Honest Dealings IS WIIAT EVERYBODY NEEDS All three you get when you come to our Store. 23 years experience in buying FURNITURE gives us a great advantage over others. We don’t do much blowing on paper hut. our goods and prices do that for us. Wo can furnish your house from top to bottom. Everything in the Furniture line, besides we keep Malting, Shades, Lace Curtains, Fortiers, Rugs, Art Squares, Stoves, Rally Carriages nnd Go Carts. No trouble to show goods even il you don’t buv. IV e are glad to compare prices. Drop us a postal and wo will send you our 25c Needle Case free. J. L. BOWLES’ FURNITURE CO., THE Oct, 2, 11)03. 902 Broad Street, Augusta, Ga. Augusta B@© Hive lias just received a full and complete line of Fall and Winter Goods Consisting of CLOTHING for stout and lean men; Clothing for Youths; Clothing for Men and Boys. Also a full line of Overcoats for Men and Boys. Tho finest assortment of Men’s and Buys’ Hats. A full and complete line oi (FURNISHING GOODS My Dress Goods Department consists of everything "tho Indie* need in Plain and Fancy Goods. SILKS of all shades and prices. In ltcady-to-wear Skirts and Shills, I have the most complete line in the city. A writer states that the world will absolutely require 10,700,000 bales ibis year and could use twelve milliou. The very best Job Priming can be taioed at the Progress office. MILLINERY DEPARTMENT 'S- Mv Millinery Department is complete in every detail. All the different styles of Walking lints and Dtess Hals, of the finest quality and latest Paririuu styles. SHOES SHOES My stock of Shoes is too well known to need any comments. I have for the tiny infants to the No. 14 brogans. All von need is to call at 1HL A1 - GUSTA BEE II1VE to be convinced that this is the place to get your bargains. ABS COSIEST, Prop. T. C. BLIGH, Importer and Jobber of Glass, China, Earthenware, Lamps, Chandeliers, Housefurnishing Goods, Etc. 809 Broad Street, Avgusta, Ga. H. F. SHKWMAKK, Pros. JNO. T. 8HKWMAKR, VICO ITCS. A. M. BOATWRIGHT, 800. The Builders’ Supply Co. Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Mantels, Tile, Grates, Hardware, Doors, SASH and BUSTOS. Rough and Dresssd Pine Lumber, Laths, BricK, Etc BROAD ST.. - - AUGUSTA GA- C. A. WYLDS, Distiller of CORN WHISKEY And Dealer iu Oct. Wines and Liquors of All Kinds. 1 S33 BROAD STREET, AUGUSTA, GA. Si m OLD SHARP WILLIAMS Guaranteed 8 years old. T?v the gallon jjd.OO. 4 full quarts $8.50 EXPRESS PREPAID GEO. J. COLEMAN RYE OuuruntceiM; years old. Tty the guiiun lit. 4 full quarts 88.00. KxriiKss euKi’Atn ANVIL RYE Guaranteed 4 years old. By tho gallon 82.50. 4 full quarts 82.75. i.xritKss |-KKI-Ain CLIFFORD RYE Tty the gallon 82.25. 4 full quarts 82.50. KXfltKSS t'llKPAIO. OLD KENTUCKY RYE Guaranteed 8 years old. By the gallon £8.00. 4 full quarts 8X25. i.xraKss l’RKi’Ain OLI) POINTER CLUB CORN ^Guaranteed 1 years ohl. By the. gallon 82.50. 4 full quart F- B. CARR & BROTHER, DEALERS IN FINE WINES, LIQUORS and CIGARS r 108 and 110 Centre Street and 222 Campbell St.,. AUGUSTA, GA. OU wil V 1 in bulk. in Augusta, call at this old established house, where find the best in W ines and Liquors incase goods or JUG TRADE A SPECIALTY. 2 75. KXI’HKSS !’ 11P.I’ATI) We handle all the hauling brands of Bye and Bourbon Whiskies in the market and ami will save you from 25 per rent., to 50 per cent, on your purchases. Send for price list and catalogue. Mailed free upon application. The Altmayer & Fiatau , 4. *Liquor Compt 500-508 51 <) 512 Fourth Street/ Macon, Georgia. Ga Xs. Callaway, Attorney at Law, Thomson, - - Georgia. Prompt attention to nil business. Loans quickly secured at lowest rales. Ollioe over Wilson’s .Stables. NOTICE. This is to notify my friends that I am now managing the new I'ninn Stock Yard and will he pleased to receive your Cattle, Sheer), Lambs and Calves. QUICK SALES AND PROMPT RETURNS GUARANTEED. For further information apply to L. KOPPEL, Manager Union Stock Yard, 1252, 1254 and 1250 Market Street, near North Augusta Bridge, Augusta, Ga. 5-22-0m. REPAIRS SAWS, FIBS, BKISTLE TWINE, BABBIT, fee., FOR AM BA A KK OF GIN. ENGINE?. BOiLFRS M ' PRESSES And R©p**n ter mni«, Pull©y«, Benin it, lujertoi e. IMpes. Valve# Fitting* LOMBARD IRON WORKS A SUPPLY CO, AC GUSTA. 64. Saw Mills $129 TO $829 M With Improved Hope and Belt Feed. SAWS, VII.ES an<l TEETH tn stock. Engines, Boilers and Machinery All Kind* and Repair* for same. Shafting, Pulley*. netting. Injectors, lMpe« Yulve* nnd l-'ilting*. LOMBARD IRAN WORIPIMPLYCO Alton *SA. GA. The Dealer Pays the Top Notch Price. The Smoker Gets the Top Notch Quality for a Mickle, No Gifts. No Lottery Schemes Ne cessa ryt ell it I ‘If It’s an Upmann, It’s the Best” UPMANN'S EXTRA 5. Fiv© Cents Straight. Upmanxi’s Little Havana, A io Cents Cigar for 5 Cents. Upmann’s Boquet 10c Straight. For Sale by all First-Class Dealers in Thomson. JULIAN IL BOYD, BEN. F. JOHNSON, President. Vice President. PAUL A. BOWDEN, IRA E. FARMER, Cashier. ^Attorney. FARMERS IMERG HANTS BANK Thomson, Ga. We solicit tho business of Merchants, Planters, Firms and Corporations.. The policy of the Hank is; To he strong, to be liberal, to be prompt, to serve- its depositors well, holding their interests as identical with its own, and to be- courteous to all. JULIAN IT. ROYD. BEN. F. JOHNSON. DIRECTORS 15. H. WILLINGHAM. PAUL A. BOWDEN. DR. STERLING GIBSON. IRA E. FARMER. J. E. WILSON. Burglar and Fireproof Safe and Vault and Safety Deposit Boxes. We carry Burglar Insurance against Day and Night Robberies. nov.281y The Largest Mail Order For Sale, I have tor sale a tract of land in McDuffie county about six miles from Thomson,con- j taining 800 acres, with 150 acres of open land with sixty acres of that fresh land. | Tin re is good forest timber on place.! Water plentiful. There are two good ' tenant houses with barns on the land. 1 Will sell at i bargain. MATT W. GROSS. 31 ATT XV. GROSS. J. I>. WATSON. GROSS a WATSON, ^Attorneys at Law.* All business promptly attended to. Money loaued at tbe lowest rate of in- 1 terest. Give us a call before borrow-! IN THE STATE. Write for Catalogue and Order Sheets. PAUL HEYMANN, Augusta, Ca. OLDEST PAWNSHOP IN AUGUSTA- PISTOLS, GUNS; WATCHES AND D i A M O N D S GO TO LEWIS J. SCHAXJL, RELIABLE PAWNBROKER, JacKSon St„ ist Door from Broad, Augusta, Ga.