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CAMILLA ENTERPRISE. PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY* WALTER A. ALLEN EDITOR AND FCBliISIIER SUBSCRIPTION RATES 5 ONE YEAR - SI.00 SIX MONTH8 - -60 Official organ of Camilla, Ga., • • And Mitchell county • • TELEPHONE NO. 64. sss Entered at Camilla, Ga-, post of¬ fice as second-class matter. FRIDAY, NOV. 11, 1904. East Mitchell. The editor of the Enterprise in company with Mr. J. L. Stew •art, traveled over a giod portion of East Mitchell last week, meet¬ ing quite a number of the good citizens of that section of the county, adding many new names to the subscription list and see¬ ing some as fine farms as can be found an.’v where in the wire grass section of Georgia. It is true that many of these farms are nev; and have not reached that stage of develop¬ ment in the way of build¬ ings and other improvements that are to be found in sections that have been settled up for a long time, yet there are many neat homes to be seen and an at¬ mosphere of prosperity pervades in that section of the county, which a few years ago, was con¬ sidered valuable only as stock range and for the fine timber that covered every lot of land. At Raiford, in the northeast corner of the county we met, the Fraziers, Hatchers. Brooks, Shepards and many others of the prosperous farmers of that section, all of whom are proud of the fact that they have a new district and express themselves as being determined to put forth every effort in making it one of the best districts in the county. At Alger, we found one of the neatest little district courthouses in the county and met a few of the substantial citizens of that section, among them the Clark’s, Crosby’s and others. From Alger we went to Pebble City, which is located in one fif the finest farming sections of the county. At this place is located one of the best country stores and ginning plants in the coun¬ ty. Mr. J. C. Glovei looks after the wants of those who wish to buy, while Messrs. Akridge and Wimberly will see to it that your corn is ground right or your cot¬ ton ginned and put into as neat, marketable shape as can be done anywhere. Pebble City is right in the midst of Judge Bush’s extensive farming interests and no where ia Georgia, or any other state can you find a better community of white tenantry than is to be found in this part of the good old county of Mitchell They have a neat and comfortable school house and two nice church buildings, Baptist and Metho¬ dist, at which they can worship. They seem contented and show evidences of 'doing what they can to not only advance their own in¬ terest, but that of their landlord as well. Taken as a whole East Mitchell shows more development than any other just now, yet every section of the county is prosper¬ ous and apparently contented and happy. Get the stumps out of your fields, and then cultivate and gather your crops with improved machinery and the labor question will be solved for this favored farming seotion of our grand old gtate. DAISGEROUS CASES. THAT CONFRONT THE STATE TROOPS IN SOUTHWEST GEORGIA. The Case of Tobe Thornton, in Webster County, and That of Whitely Williford, in Mitchell County—Supreme Court May Decide that Williford is Not Guilty of Murder. (From The Albany Herald.) The Atlanta Constitution thinks there are “two dangerous cases” confronting the Georgia State Troops, and both are in this im¬ mediate section. One is in Web¬ ster county, 7,'here Tobe Thorn¬ ton, the black assailant of Miss Dismukes, has never been tried because of the inability of his victim to appear against him, her mental condition being pitiable. The delay is causing the author¬ ities to fear trouble should anoth er postponement prove necessary when next the case is called. “The other case,” the Consti¬ tution says, “is from Mitchell county. There is a chance of Whitely Williford, the negro who killed a young man named West, being granted a new trial by the Supreme court. West, who wont to arrest Williford, in company with a deputy sheriff, was not an officer of the law. Some of those familiar with the case say the evidence did not make out the crime of murder, and that it could only be ' considered voluntary manslaughter. “A mob wa3 formed in Mitchell county to lynch Williford when he was tried, a few weeks ago. its purpose was thwarted by the presence of a battalion of militia under Major R. L. Wylly. Willi¬ ford was convicted, sentenced to be hanged and taken back to Thomas county jail for safe keep¬ ing. to “According reports, there are citizens of Mitcneli county who are demanding Williford’s life. Judge Spence is determined that he will try this case without a change of venue. If the Su¬ preme court should grant a new trial, as many seem to think, an¬ other duty will confront the state militia. It will perhaps mean an¬ other battalion of troops and one which will have to deal with a mob more dangerous than that which was repulsed when the case was first tried at Camilla. “The state authorities are al¬ ready discussing these cases. They are determined that every necessary step shall be taken to uphold the law and prevent mob violence.” “The Constitution ia mistaken in its statement that a mob was “re¬ pulsed” when Williford was tried at Camilla. There was no demon¬ stration, and nothing having the slightest resemblance to a mob appeared. fear “Some ground exists for the of trouble in case t he Supreme court reverses the decision of the lower court in Williford’s case, and in case of another trial at Camilla the military guard will doubtless be a strong one. “Williford is now in jail ir. Al¬ bany instead of at Thomasville.” The Herald is right in saying that nothing having the slightest resemblance to a mob appeared during the recent trial of Willi¬ ford, and the asking for the mil¬ itia by Judge Spence, was more of a precautionary measure than that real danger from mob vio¬ lence existed. The Enterprise believes that, it fhe militia has anv flinuence on the people, it is more like that of shaking a red rag at a mad bull than otherwise. If mob violence is feared it seems to the writer that it would be the better policy tor the civil authorities to swear in a sufficient force of deputies under the control of the sheriff to give the needed protection. The trend of oar government just now is leaning too much to¬ wards military ism and reajly threatens the overthrow of oivil authority. NOTICE. 1 mmWM « l WE have on hand ear of select Mules and Horses and will keep a full supply on [hand until Spring. We Sell Cheaper than any firm south of Atlanta. Call and'see us. Respectfully, G/B. Cochran & Bro. Camilla, • * Georgia. Your Own Vim and Tig tree Some people talk of their vine and fig tree. Can you imagine a man un¬ der a vine or a fig tree, without any leaves on it? Well, each man is that way who doesn’t get the best. His clothes are ragged and his pillow cold. Get warm thing at Bailey’s. Yours Very Truly, J. H. Bailey Ladies, Attention! Berman's Saturday Sale. for Saturday and Monday Only. 200 ladies white muslin embaoidered chemises, all sizes’ full length, at 50c each all good linen. 165 ladies white muslin embroidered corset covers, all sizes at 25c each, all good linen sewed. Just a few of those $5.75 tan colored, Monte Car¬ los on hand, all hand tailor-made, new 1905 style. 150 ladies black 50c straw r hat sailor at 30c each. A full line of ladies tailor-made walking skirts, all colors and stripes frdm $1 to $6 each. Examine our Men and Boys’ Hat Department Over 200 styles in all colors and all prices. Be sure and don’t fail to see the 20th century hat for men, twenty styles in one. in black, brown and steel colors at $2 each. .See the Twenty to One Hat, $2 each. Chairs. Full arm rocking chair, leather seat at $1.75 each. Leather bottom oak diners at 85c each. Cane seat common chairs, slat back at 60c each. Sale Now On At Berman’s. Buy your Studebaker Wagons before they are all gone, as they are going fast. 2=Horse< 2 3=8 wagon for $49 cash. Berman’ s Hofmayer, Jones & Co. IPholcsctle department, This branch of our business is flourishing, sales so far this season being way ahead of last year. If yon liave not vet placed vour or¬ ders for Holiday Goods you should not delay longer. Onr line of the following goods are complete and np-to-date: Toys, 5, Dolls, Games, China Bric=a=brac, Fancy Goods. Deserving of special mention are the very attractive novelties we are showing in Comb, Brush and Mirror Sets. Prices guaranteed as low as any New York or Baltimore jobber, and freight rates from Albany are much lower. Write to ns today and make arrangement to liave your transpor¬ tation paid so yon can come up and see onr line. Some of the big¬ gest merchants in tliis section are onr permanent customers. It pays them to buy from ns—it will pay yon. If yon can’t come send tor a trial order of #25.00, #50.00 or #100.00 assortment. gofmaycr, 2Unte$ & ®o., South Georgia’s Leading Store, ALBANY. - - • GEORGIA. HHHNHMHnUMHUNIIItllltMIlltHIMHH