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gmgmmwmmgg % Vol 3. N0 13 Great Charing Sale at the Cincinnati Bargain Bouse. For the Next ThirtyDay«s Only! The Cincinnati Bargain House will sell go:ds cheaper than they ever sold before, in order to make room for my large stock of Fall Goods, which our buyers bought for the Cincinnati Bargain House. I have a big stock on hand now and must have room. In order to make room I wdl sell cheap. I have a large lot of Men’s and Boy’s fine suits, Men’s pants and shirts, a fancy line of glassware and enamel ware, that I will close out cheaper than I ever did before.. A 1L'' " ' /-v? 1 A ^ 1 h ave on hard 800 pairs solid leather ladies’and misses’ shoes, regular price $1 to $2.50, my special price 50 cts, fcf Jr * 600 pairs of Men’s shoes, regular price $1.25 to $3.00, special sale 94c. 200 Men’s fancy straw hats, regular price 50c and $1.25, my price 10c each. 600 lb3. of good chewing and smoking tobacco worth 50c per pound, my special sale price only 19c per pound. I have a fine lot of fancy glassware, regular price 10 to 25c a piece, my price 10c. A big lot of 3-coated enamel ware, I will close out the same way—cheap. Remember the low prices will not last long—only a short time. Come quick, give me a trial and be benefitted. Don’t miss the chance as you don’t get these chances every day. Every day is bargain day with us. The place to buy is the Cincinnati Bargain House, next door 10 bank. Yours to serve, Cineiiiiiati Bargain House, 214-216 W. Stb st. and 7/5 6. Court st, Cincinnati, O. Camilla Branch, Broad St. next to Bank, B. Lubin, manager. The State Cannot Tax Dispensa ries—The Case From Whigham. We clip the following from tne Atlanta Constitution of Thursday, It refers to the case of County vs Town of Whigham, which refsued to pay ad valorem taxes on the wines, liquors, etc., of the dispensary in the place: The supreme court of Georgia handed down an opinion yester¬ day of interest, in not only that they reversed Attorney General Hart, but because of the public interest involved in the decision. The legislature several years ago incorporated the town of Whig ham, in Decatur county, and con¬ ferred the exclusive light upon the mayor and council of the mu¬ nicipality to engage in and sell for profit liquor within the cor¬ porate limits. The authorities raised the point that they were not liable to ad valorem taxes to the state and re¬ fused to pay them when demand ed. Comptroller General Wright submitted the question to Attor¬ ney General Hart, who decided that the contention of the muni¬ cipality, that its liquors were ‘‘public property” and not sub¬ ject to taxation, was unsound, and he advised the comptroller general that this property was subject to ad valorem taxation. The case was recently argued in the supreme court and the at¬ torney general appeared there in favor of the state and-argued that this property, the wines, the li¬ quors and beers of the dispen¬ sary was subject to taxation as would be the liquors of any other dealer therein. The attorney general argued that the legisla¬ ture of this state had no author¬ ity to grant to a municipality the right to engage in the liquor bus¬ iness purely for profit, and an ef¬ fort on the part of the legislature to do such a thing was beyond the powers granted in the consti¬ tution to the legislature; that while there was no express pro¬ vision in the constitution restrict¬ ing the power of the legislature in this respect yet the constitulion should be construed in the light of the purpose for which it was created as expressed in the pre¬ amble, and that acting upon this rule of construction there was nothing in it which authorized the legislature to place a or municipality in this traffic Camilla. Gad, July 22, 190 i. profit, that the wines, liquors, beers and stock in trade was not ‘‘public property” in the sense which the constitution contem¬ plates might be exempt from tax¬ ation. In the opinion handed down yesterday the court disagrees with the attorney-general on all of those propositions and holds that the buildings occupied and used for the storage of the wines, liquors, etc., as well as the stock in trade, eonsi-;tin<> of malt, spir¬ ituous and vinous liquors is “public property” and not sub¬ ject to ad valorem taxation. This decision has gone further than any deliverance heretofore by this court and the advocates of dispensaries are greatly pleas¬ ed over the victory. TO TAX DISPENSARIES. In line with the foregoing case, it may be said that an effort will bo made when the general tax act comes up in the house today to put a state tax on all city, town, or county dispensaries, different from any tax that has as yet been assessed against them. At present the only tax that dispensaries pay to the state is $200 a year, which is the same specific tax that is assessed agamst all other liquor dealers. When the general tax act comes up today Mr. Moses, of Coweta, will offer an amendment provid¬ ing that all city, town, and coun¬ ty dispensaries shall pay into the state treasury 10 per cent of its annual net profit. Mr. Moses says the state gets no other taxes from dispensaries except the$200 specific tax, and he believes the state is entitled to receive some revenue from them. Under the present law no other tax can be assessed against them, and in order to tax them there must ne some legislation on the subject either in general act or in special act. Ice 9 Ice. We now have our Ice tickets in Coupon Books. 200 lb Books, 5 lb delivery $1.50 300 “ “ 10 lb “ 2.00 500 “ “ 25 lb “ 3.00 1000“ “ 501b “ 4 50 1000“ “ 1001b “ 4.00 Buy coupon books and save money as old price will prevail on ice wagon. Wagon will make two trip3 daily except Sunday. Complete round in forenoon and special delivery in afternoon. C, E, Watt, Manager. Baconton Items. Once more bear with “School Girl” and Baconton. Miss Edna Gloskr returned from Bo-ton Wednesday, accom¬ panied by Mrs. N, Stacy and Miss Eva Stacy of said place. Miss Stacy is one of Boston’s most popular young ladies, is quite an accomplished vocalist, and han¬ dles a guitar with much efficien¬ cy. We are glad to have her visit Baconton. Mrs. R. P. Taokson, who has been very ill with typhoid fever, is much improved. Miss Fannie Fleming returned Friday from a visit to Miss Ada Williams, of Flint. The Methodist protracted meet¬ ing is to begin Sunday to run two weeks in all probability. We hope for much good from it Mr. and Mrs. Tom Nelms are registered at the Hotel. Mrs. Yarbrough and son, Mr. Hugh Yarbrough are visiting rel¬ atives in Middle Georgia. Miss Annie“Maudie” Barnette, one of Newton’s most beautiful young ladies, is the guest of Misses Pinson and Van Vickie. Miss Jewel Jackson returned Saturday from a very pleasant visit to relatives and friends in Middle Georgia. Messrs. R. J Bacon and J. B. Miller are attending the Louis¬ iana Purchase Exposition at St. Louis. Mr. Tom McColloughs, ofThom vsville was here Tuesday. The Board of Trustees of the Baconton High School are being congratulated on having secured the services of Mr. F, F. Farmer as principal for the coming schol¬ astic year. Mr. Farmer is a graduate of Emory, and comes with excellent recommendation. Miss Ada Williams, of Flint, will be the guest of Miss Fannie Fleming next week. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Gloeier re¬ turned from a visit to Ousley and Blue Springs last week. Misses Pinson and Van Vickie entertained in honor of Miss Bar¬ nette Wednesday evening. “School Girl” spent a recent week at Blue Springs in Brooks county. It is an excellent little pleasure resort between Valdosta and Quitman and the scenery round-aboutis perfectly splendid. Especially beautiful is it at sun¬ set when there’s a golden glow on i the western sky, and the stars flash out on the deepening blue like rare gems in the ertsi of a king; when strange feelings and thoughts all undefined flow through the soul’s deep chambers like flitting shadows; when the laughter of merry girls blends harmoniously with the whisper¬ ing of the tall, beautiful trees.. But more beautiful by far comes tho morning with its brilliant,, glorious light. Then we know that the Harp of Genius does thrill at the touch of a master hand, that Art triumphs and Sci¬ ence reigns everywhere. It was indeed a week of pleasure and of happiness. M : sses Pinson, Van Vickie and Barnet'e went down to Camilla Wednesday to visit Miss Ruth Wilson, The entertainment to have been given by Miss Hattilu Glosier in honor of Miss Stacy Wednesday evening was postponed indefinite¬ ly on account of the illness of one of the number. Great care should be exercised when it comes to congratulating a prospective hi ide-groom. In fact, there should be no congrat¬ ulations until after the ceremony, for “there’s many a slip” you know, even if the right man is congi atulated. C? Rev. Clark gave the League some very valuable suggestions Sunday evening. A whole letter and only one C. School Girl. Water Works for Camilla. The question of water works for Camilla is being agitated with reasonable prospects of their be¬ ing secured. The building of the new jail will necessitate water works forsanita ry purposes for that building and the towm and county authorities can get together in a division of the cost of the plant, or, as has been suggested, the town will buy the electric light plant and com¬ bine it with the water works plant and thus make one set of hands and lot of machinery do for both, and in that event the town will contract with the Commissioners to furnish both water and lights to the new jail and court house. A system of water works for fire protection will mean lower in¬ surance rates and this saving alone will go far towards paying the cost of maintaining the plant. Lets have the water works gentlemen. $1.00'a Year TliOMASVILLE BUSINESS COLLEGE Thonmville, Ga. Are you ambitious for a good, paying position? If so, enter our school now and let us prepare you for it. Special rates for a limited time. Write quick for terms - Ansok W. Ball, President. We Want Your Trade And are going to make a spec¬ ial effort to get it. Come to see us and let us have a chance to show you and make prices. We are overstocked on many items of merchandise and will make it to your interest to buy from us. Come Quick Before some of the best bar¬ gains are out. Ladies and chil¬ dren’s slippers at your price? within reason. See our line of Lawns. “Money Saved is Money Made.” Come, give us a trial and be convinced. Full value for every dollar invested, is the rule with Camilla Trading Co. Stanley’s Business College, Macon, Georgia. It Will Take But a Minute, Yet that minute may decide your future. It may be the op portunity which if grasped now may lead on to fortune. It will take but a minute to de¬ cide in favor of a thorough busi¬ ness college training—or if you’re not certain of the advantage you gain, write us for full particulars. Wo cant supply the demand for our students, lienee any worthy person may take a course’and pay after securing a position. Catalogue sent free for the ask¬ ing. G. W. H. Stanley, President.