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Are There Too Many Elections. By a vote of 66 to 65 the House of Representatives defeated a bill last Tuesday having for its object the increasing of the terms of all county officers to four years. During the course of the debate it was frequently stated by the advocates of the measure that the great need of the hour was to rid the people of the ne¬ cessity of an election every two years. There is no doubt a pop¬ ular feeling abroad that the coun¬ try would be batter off if elections were held as seldom as possible, and for this reason some support¬ ed the measure that otherwise would not have done so. There are many reasons why the change should not have been made, yet we propose to deal at this time more with that feature, as to whether it be wise to have our elections few and far between, It may be contended, and that with . , good , reaton ,l, that i. an „w:»-n election & . .. en every two yeais is none Ov. O for the good of the country. If the purses and wishes of the of- j ficial are to be consulted then few elections are to be desired, but if the welfare of his constituency is at stake, it is more desirable tq have elections every two years. In support of this theory we would submit that if elections were held four years apart, the people at large would lose? track of political affairs entirely and their interest would become so blunted that it would be difficult to arouse a proper • enthusiasm in public election. We know that this is true in every department of life. The secret order which makes its meeting nights too far apart will always find that the interest of the members fags, So with the voters in elections loo remotely separated. . This public interest in public affairs, political cr otherwise, is very essential; and especially so when we coma to remember that these governments are most cor¬ rupt, and the public welfare is most endangered the moment that the office holder comes to realize that the public eye has been re¬ moved, and that '.he people gen¬ erally are paying little attention to his conduct. In this game of politics, where each man is watch¬ ing the other, and where the peo¬ ple have occasion every two years to air the conduct of their officials and to pass upon then competency, a salutary effect is sure t'j follow. Elections should not be crowd¬ ed so close as to engage public atttention to the exclusion of all else at any time; but who will contend that they should not be sufficiently close to keep the pub¬ lic awake to the conduct of their officials, and to keep their minds properly addressed to public af¬ fairs, and the issues which are likely to come up. Wars are aw¬ ful realities, but we venture the assertion that the American peo¬ ple generally have learned more about the laws, habits, religions; more of the history and geo¬ graphy of the countries of Japan and Russia since the war began than they ever learned before. So in elections, the people come to inform themselves on public questions and concerning the great men of the country, they come to discern more of the plans of the schemers; and in return they are able to rebuke at the polls whatever has been amiss it) our officials. To he sure it is more trouble to ftold electfons every two years but that is not the question. It might likewise oe contended that the business man would be put to more expense and trouble to take stock once a year and to run up accounts of his customers a year than it would be to them up eveiy two years; at same time the prudent busi¬ man keeps close watch on affairs of his office or occu¬ We might with as much add that the public should two years scrutinize the ac¬ of their officials: make them accounts, as it were; re¬ them if they have been and if they have not so, to rid the public of of¬ who have not performed their duty to their people. To be the safe side, it would appear more desirable to hold our.elec¬ tions every two years, and the will be more satisfactory if they were held once in four years.—Bambridge Search¬ light. $109” Reward, $100. 'the readers of this paper willbepleas ed to learn that there is at least one dreaded disease that science lias been able to care m . all „ its stages, , and , that , , is . 0 a j arr j l< Hall's Catarrh Cure is the on jy positive cure now known to the med icut fraternity. Catarrh being a eonsti tutional disease, requires a constitution¬ al treatment. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system, thereby destroying the founda¬ tion of the disease, and giving the pa¬ tient strength by building up the consti¬ tution and assisting nature in doing its work. The proprietors have so much faith in its curative power’s that they offer One Hundred Dollars for any ease that it fails to cure. Send for list of testimonial,s. Address: F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O. Sold by Druggists, Toe. Tube Hull’s Family Pills for constipa¬ tion. The Dispensary Tax. The house placed a tax of two hundred dollars upon each county dispensary in the state and, in addition to this sum, which was assessed last year, the house has also placed an ad valorem tax up¬ on dispensaries’ just as upon other classes of property. The house did not take the view that a dispensary was “public prop¬ erty” and was exempt from tax¬ ation, although this was urged by the advocates G)f an income tax upon the net earning of these establishments. The discussion of the d ; spensary tax occupied a large portion of the time allotted to the consideration of the tax act. Some desired to tax the net income and others favored letting the old tax stand, with the addittion of an ad valorem tax as upon other classes of property in this state. Taken With Cramps. Wm. Kinn.se, a member of the bridge gang working near Lit Report was taken suddenly ill Thursday with cramps and a kind of cholera. His case was so se¬ vere that lie had to have the members of the Crew wait upon him and Mr. Gifford was called and consulted. He told them he had a medicine in the form of Cham berlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Kemoday that he thought would help him out and accordingly several doses were administered with the result that the fellow was able to be around next day. The incident speaks quite highly of Mr. Gifford’s medicines.—Eikader, Iowa, Argus. This remedy never fails. Keep it in your home, it may save life. For sale by Lewis Drug Co. The Moultrie Observer is whooping up more roads and bet¬ ter roads. Violent Attack of Diarrhoea Cured by Chamberlsin’s Colic, Cholera and Diar¬ rhoea Remedy and Perhaps a Life Saved. “A short time ago I was taken with a violent attack of diarrhoea and I believe I would have died if I had not gotten re¬ lief, ’ says John J. Patton, a leading cit¬ izen of Patton, Ala., “A friend recom¬ mended Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. I bought a twenty-five cent bottle and after taking tliree doses of it was entirely cured. I consider it the best remedy in the world for bowel complaints. For sale by Lew¬ is Drug Company. Cheer Dp. Exchange. Cheer up. The world is taking! your photograph. Look pleasant, j Of course you have your troubles —troubles you cannot te’l a po¬ liceman. A whole lot of things bother you. Of course. Business worries or domestic sorrows, it may be, or what not. You find life a rugged road whose stones nave hurt your feet. Neverthe¬ less cheer up. It may be your real disease is selfishness—ingrown selfishness. Your life is too self centered. You imagine your tribulations are worse than others bear. You feel sorry for yourself the mean¬ est sort of pity. It is a pathetic illusion. Rid yourself of that and cheer up. What right have you to carry a picture of your woe-begone face and funeral ways about among your fellows who have troubles of their own? If you must whine or sulk or scowl take a car and go to the woods or to the unfre¬ quented lanes. Cheer up. Your ills arc large¬ ly imaginary. It' you were really on the brink of bankruptcy, or if there was no th orou g h fare through your sorrows, you should clear your brows, set your teeth and make the best of it. Cheer up. You are making a hypothetical case out of your troubles and suffering from a seif inflicted verdict. You are bor¬ rowing trouble and paying a high rate of interest. Cheer up. Why. man In a ten minutes walk you may see a score of people worse off than you, and here you are dig¬ ging your own grave and anting pall bearer into the bargain. Man alive, you must do your work. Smile, even though it be through your tears—which speedily dry —and cheer up! GOOD SPIRITS. Good spirits'don't all pome from Ken¬ tucky. Thoir main source is the liver —and all the fine spirits ever made in the Bhie.Grass State could not remedy a bad liver or the hnudred-aiid-one ill effects it produces. You can’t have good spirits and a bad liver at the same time. Your liver must be in fine condition if you would feel buoyant, happy and hopeful, bright of eye, light of step, vig¬ orous and successful in your pursuits. You can put your liver in line condition by using Green’s August Flower—the greatest of all medicines for the liver and stomach and a. certain cure for dys¬ pepsia or indigestion. If has been a fa¬ vorite household remedy for over thirty five years. August Flower will make your liver healthy and active and thus insure you a liberal supply of “good spirits. ’’ Trial size, 25c; regular bottles, Tec. At Lewis Drug Co. HANCOCK’S LIQUID SULPHUR. ihe Best Blood Purifier Known —Invaluable as a Wash. Sulphur is nature’s greatest germicide. Its value has known for centuries, but it was never successfully produced as a li¬ quid until the discovery- of the method of making Hancock’s Liquid Sulphur. If is the best, blood purifier known. Hancock’s Liquid Sulphur will save doc¬ tor’s bills and make clear, brilliant com¬ plexions. Taken internally, it is inval¬ uable in the spring. Used as a wash, it kills ge.tms, and cures and heals eczema, acne, itch, dandruff, prickly heat, dip theria, catarrh, cuts, burns, scalds, and all inflammations and sores. Ask your druggist for it, or write for booklet to Hancock Liquid Sulphur Co. Baltimore, Md. o o-Sro ♦-o-vo i- o Y o 'v o Yo¥ Do You Want a Refrigerator? If so I can supply your wants at small cost. Sample Refrige¬ rator to be seen at the Camilla Trading Co’s, stores. I guarantee them to give satis¬ faction. Give me your order. Council Williams. $o<^oYo<»oYbYo<^d<3>b'S>o<3>o<3>6^o<»o HY STAND Is at the Depot. am here to furnish to the PdbEc~~^v Brick, Rough and Dressed Lumber At prices that are Fair. See me and save money. I carry a nice, new line of GROCERIES. ‘ J My motto shall be: ‘‘Fair Dealing and Prompt Service.” Command me and your goods shall bo delivered at your door. Phone 42. J JB\ Clark* » John IT. Hunter. Wm. K. Pearce. Frank O. Battey. Hunter, Pearce & Battey C o 11 o n S *' a c tor s Naval Stores Ii'actors. Over 80 Years in Business* Experienced and Expert Handlers of Upland Cotton, Sea island Cotton, Nava! Stores. One of the- largest factorage concerns in the South. Each commodity handled in a separate department. Strictest attention to each. Sell Upland and Sea I-land Bagging, Ties and Twine. Liberal advancements made on consignments. Mnncv loaned to Cotton and Naval Stores Shippers on approved security. Shipments Respectfully Solicited. 126 Bay 5f. j- a 5 . 5 avanna "j > £j a • I HI W ptdumieal jplacJtme Wovhs i i i s We are prepared to furnish you any kind of dressed lumber. We have our own dry kiln and planers. Get our prices before buying. 08 i work. Wo rebuild all kinds of machinery. Special attention to repair Wi 1 I Pipe Fittings, Castings, Brass Goods, Iron and Steel Always on Hand. a -«j& C and See New Plant, !M * B ^ 0 ine our s Satisfaction Guaranteed. ! I YOURS TRULY, I Mechanical Machine Works & MTg Co., ! * * PELHAM, GA. * * The following is one Lamar’s Lemon I of many unsolicited tes- Laxative cures ] timonials: Constipation, Bil¬ Dothan, Ala., iousness, Indiges¬ April 16, ’04. tion and Headache. I have used La¬ Acts promptly mar’s Lemon Lax¬ and powerfully on ative in my family the bow r els yet is and would not be gentle and pleas¬ without it. It is ant in action certainly a valua¬ s does not gripe or ble medicine. sicken. It can’t J. A. May, hurt you-it can Chief of Police. help you. On sale at alt good drug stores, SO doses for so cents, OWNED AND MANUFACTURED BY LAMAR, TAYLOR & RILEY DRUG COMPANY, Macon, Ga-