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The Pelham Journal. Knteren * <■•• «> t. i ,:i». v.u. mi j •>))« i>. < a M MCOtui.class m.ui iii.iUer. uiiiier act ol Cou gress of March 3rd, JS7f>. Published Evey Friday, Term ol Subscription. One Year $ 1.00 Biz Month* 50 ? . three Mmuhs 25?. The sixtieth Congress has ai rendv earned the title of “billion dollar congress”. In its first session it made appropriations that it is estimated wil. reach the enormous sum of $1,020,000,(00. Congressman Hardwick who will speak in Pelham next Wed¬ nesday is one of the live wires of Georgia politics. He is an ardent champion of disfranchisement and it is expected that he will have something interesting to say a ong this line. Judge James M. Griggs came home from Washington a week ago and is now busy in the corners of the district stirring up his supporters for the June primary in which he stands for re-election. For several months his opponent Judge S. A. Iloddenbery, has been making a most vigorous canvass of the district and it is reported that he has made inroads on the almost impregnable con¬ stituency of the present congress¬ man. The friends of congress man Griggs, however, are not un¬ easy as to hie re-election. King Mercantile Company In Bankruptcy. The King Mercantile Company of Cotton has been placed in the hands of a reeeiver on the peti¬ tion of M. C. Kiser Co. of Atlanta and other creditors filed in the United States Court at Albany. The concern is composed of J. R. King amd his son, Ben King. Th f *Y. have been in > something over a year, succeed¬ ing a corporation of the same name in which Jesse Howze and others were at one time interest¬ ed. The receivership was not unexpected as the concern has had debts that have been pressing some time. Oliver Orr of Macon was appointed receiver. Teachers for Pelham High School Elected. At a meeting of the Board of Trus¬ tees of Pelham High School on Yes¬ terday afternoon the following teach¬ ers were elected for another year. Miss Julia Burdette 1st Grade. 44 LunnnieLou Hanks - 2nd 44 ti Bess Whatley 3rd 44 44 Caro Twitty 4th 44 44 Eleanor Huie. 6th 44 44 Dyer..... 6th 44 44 Lillian Harkness 7th 44 - 44 Belle Northington - 1st As. t Prof. Wilkinson had been elected principal. Miss Hanks and Miss taught here in L07 and on account their special merit as were induced to return. Mies Dyer lives at Y’oung Ga. She is a graduate of Normal and has had several successful experience. The teachers have been in the school year and their reelection is proof tiie esteem in which they are held the board. This gives the school corps of teachers of exceptional ty for the ensuing year. The incidental fees were fixed the fall term at the same figures they were for the spring term, $3.00 and $6.00, according to grade, for resident pupils, and $4.00 and $6.00 for non resident pupils. Mrs. Pearl B. Shipp was elected music teacher, Mrs. Shipp has had special training in this line and has conducted a most successful class this year. Congressman T. W. Hard-j wick to Speak in Pel« j ham Wednesday. ! Thomas VV. Hardwick, congress¬ ! man from the tenth district, will be in Pelham next Wednesday afternoon to speak in the inter¬ est of the candidacy of Hoke Smith Mr. Hardwick is a brainy young man and won a spectacular fight in the tenth district for the dem¬ ocratic nomination to congress several years ago. On public policies there is scarce a distinguishable line be¬ tween bis views and those of Thomas E. Watson, but in the race for governor he is support¬ ing Hoke Smith while Watson is against him. Mr. Hardwick is a brilliant young statesman and a forceful speaker. In the morning he will speak at Camilla and will be in Pelham in the afternoon. It is expected that a large number of voters will be out to hear him. It has not been definitely stated where the speaking will be but it is expected that it will be at the opera house. Charge of Kidnapping Does Not Materialize. A negro came down from Alba¬ ny Monday and swore out a war¬ rant for the purpose of getting, possesion of a young boy which he claimed was held in the illegal custody of Will Stamper living southwest of Pelham. It devel¬ oped that there are two boyp working for Mr. Stamper but neither of them was the one sought. It is claimed that some parties kidnapped the two negro boys from Albany some months ago and it was stated that these boys at Stampers had sent word that they were being forcibly de¬ tained there HokeSmit^JoB *M bany June 1st. Hoke Smith is scheduled to make a rousing speech at Albany June 1st and the Dougherty coun¬ ty Hoke Smith Club is giving wide publicity to the event. Only two more weeks of the campaign remains and the closing scenes are becoming exciting. It is expected that Mr. Smith on this occassion will make pos¬ sibly the greatest speech of the campaign and his followers for many counties around are going to hear him. Harmony School Pupils. The following are the pupils of Harmony School w ho made nine¬ ty and above in the final exami¬ nation : Oia Mae Thomas - 95 5 6 Elma Maxwell - - 95 1 8 Mary Lee Lenard - 94 5-8 Daisy Davis - - 94 2-3 Willie Lenard - 941-3 Sallie Lenard - - 98 2-3 Paul Pullen - 93 2-3 Mittie Sou Morgan - 98 2-8 Dollie Lenard - 93 2-7 Margaret Davis - - 98 1-7 Annie Taylor - - 98 Josie Will Taylor - 925-6 Cora Jennie Bowen 92.5 To Picnic At Lime Sink. McClain, A party consisting Carrie of Misses Floy Harkness, Emma Cochran Causey, Lillian and Mes¬ sers L. Grover Singletary Thigpen, L. W. English, J. and J. B. Scott will spend tomorrow at the Lime Sink. Rer. ane Mrs. C. W. Curry will be the chaperones. Rev. J. M. Dodd returned this morning from Hot Springs where he attended of the Southern a most Baptist interesting Convention session For Jit Albany ircuit. To the poop of the Albany Circuit: In response to the encouraging wishes of many good citizens, as -well as iny owi^gambition to serve the people, 1 announce as a candidate for Judge of Superior Court of the Albany Circuit, subject to the rules of the democratic primary of June, 4. In making this announcement I pledge the p. ople to devote my un¬ divided attention to the duties of the office; , to to hold hold the courts regularly at times appointed ..j by law, and as rapidly as'shall be consistent with justice, bring the business of the courts up to date ,aed keep it there; To run the courts of each county with a saving'to the people and tax payers, and I assure the people that expense can bd saved by a proper economic coigliiet of the office; To give all people aiike fair and impartial trial to hear with patience and respect m rA in ns for a new trial, and to give fair billsof exceptions; To take no hand in trying to in¬ fluence the people of any county as to what particular county officers they should chtjpse, J and as to how they conduct In ir local political affairs; this bei; g t matter for the people of each' county, and exclu¬ sively their own affair; Never to forc ft that I am one of the people; thajf I owe my position to the people; and that, while I may serve the people in an honorable capacity, yet at jt breath of the peo¬ ple the power ej i be shorn from met I am not put, rward, norain I in¬ duced to enter tins race, by the po itical rulers of the counties of this circuit. Wh? r discouragement I have met ht come from them, Those who have .urged and now urge my race are the Gain people, and I respond to their,Wishes. Believing that Voters to-day are in-1 telligent enough ; and independent enough to choose '.heir own officers bosses; Without and the m-jlce of political that they can make a choice iu tv i on tree months as well as,after u drawn out. cam¬ paign, I enter thi race confidently believing that thcj demands of the plain, thinking people will prevail on June, 4th. ^ I hope to cpuimAtjicate, either by letter or in person with each voter between now and the .election on June,4th, and inyi*> a thorough nr un¬ de * “ 1 11 '™™ ^.?4fi*3r\ppou ■ *■ which i bas’e W& sp. u Uindidacy for this niy office. Earnestly soliciting the support of every voter who desires an honest impartial, economic and respectful administration of the duties of this office, I am, With respect for all, FRANK PARK. To The Voters of The Albany ir cuit : I hereby announce mv candidacy for renomination to the office of Judge of the Superior Courts of the Albany Circuit, and respectfully so¬ licit the vote and active support of every voter in the Circuit, at the Primary to be held on Thursday, June 4th, 1908. I beg to assure the people of the Circuit of my grateful remembrance and sincere appreciation of their past confidence and support, and if re¬ nominated, I shall continue in future as in the past, my very best efforts to fearlessly and faithfully discharge all the duties of the office. f will be engaged, most of my time from now until the Primary, holding the regular spring terms of my Courts, and will therefore be de¬ prived of the pleasure of meeting in person some of the voters, but it is my desire to see them all, and I will devote my time, while not actually on the bench, in seeing in person and otherwise communicating with the voters of the Circuit. Yours very respectfully, W. N. SPENCE. To Ice Consumers, We will sell coupon books good for fifty ten pound blocks for $2.00. Also coupou books good for three tons for $18.00. All ice will be de¬ livered at your door in such quan¬ tities as you desire. The public i« urged to use these coupon books as it will be a saving to the consumer. D. L. Turner, Secretary. A Moonlight Picnic, A most enjoyable moonlight picnic was given by Mies Florence Upson to the teachers of Pelham High School and a few friends at Midway Springs Friday night. moonlight dinner was not least enjoyable feature of the The party was chape¬ by Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Without Alcohol A Strong Tonic Without Alcohol g A Body Builder Without Alcohol A Blood Purifier Without Alcohol A Great Alterative Without Alcohol A Doctor’s Medicine Without Alcohol Ayer’s Sarsaparilla Without Alcohol A We publish our formulas Wo banish alcohol from o ur m edicines vers We consult urge doctor you your to directly Ayer’s Pills the are liver, liver make pills. They act on more bile secreted. This is why they are so valu¬ able in constipation, biliousness, dys¬ pepsia, sick-headache. Ask your doctor if he knows a better laxative pill. --Made bj the J. C. Ayer Co., Low oil, Mae*.—— S. A. RODDEKBERRY . WILL SPEAK At Pelham Saturday May 23 On the issues and vital problems that are now confronting the people. Judge Rodden berry is a candi¬ date for Congress in 2nd congress ional district, backed by the profess¬ ional men, the business men and the farmers throughout the district. He stands for good government and morality. Come and hear him whether you be for or against. He is thoroughly convercent with the issues now before the people and can assist you in making up your mind. Shoud there be any thing not clear to you he will gladly answer any question. Don’t forget the date Saturday May 23rd at 3 o’clock p. m., Pelham. FOR RENT, Very desirable dwelling on Ca milla road just beyond city limits Applv to Mrs. R. M. Rogers The Journal has from its correspon dent some Bible questions to be pro¬ pounded in the next issue. > CKKMIlHKKIOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOtl I I Would Like | j To Have Your l : Business* ¥ ¥ I 0 jp NOT? I have always endeavor¬ ed to treat every one fair and honest. Every one buys some jewelry. Get the habit. If your business is small it will be appreciated. I want }'our jewelry trade and your repair work. I W. W. BURNETT, oooooooooooooooooooooooooo