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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-04-20

Horses are being bought aned ship
ped from Indiana for the British ar
tiilery service; 5000 are contracted for
immediate delivery.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-04-20
ICE! ICE !!

Prices for the season 1897:
In quantities of sob and over 25d
per hundred.
In quantities of less than sob 30
per hundred.
SAN ANTONIO ICE CO.,
w. w. Johnson, Suppl
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-04-20
SAN JACINTO DAY

Joske Bros. will give every visitor {
the Big Store" a handsome souven
spoon with each purchase of $500 4
over. 1874
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-04-20
CITY CIRCULATION NOTICE.

CITY CIRCULATION NOTICE.
Mr. Dan. c. Bitter, from date. has
been given entire charge Of the City
circulation Of the Daily and Sunday
Light, and will deliver papers to sub
scribers and collect for same. All COM
plants for non-delivery and changes
can be given to him or telephoned to
the Office.
T. B. JOHNSON,
Manager San Antonio Light.
San Antonio, Texas, May 8, 1896.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-04-20

The concert of the various visiting
bands on Alamo plaza tonight will be
free and the public is cordially invit-
ed.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-04-20

Senator Mills. of Texas, favors a
closure rule for the senate. Good for
Mills
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-04-20

TO CURE A COLD IN one DAY.
Take laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money K 1t
fails to cure. 25c. -0-5-156t.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-04-20

All contracts or bills MUST be ep-
proved by the Secretary or Manager.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1897-06-25
Ideal Paaacea.

James L. Francis, Alderman,
Chicago, says: L regard DR.. Kings
New Discovery as an Ideal Panacea
for Cough, Colds and Lung Com.
plants, having used it in my fam
lily for the last five years, to the ex-
clusion Of physicians prescriptions
or other preparations"
Rev. John Burgus, Keokuk, Iowa,
WHITES: 81 have been a Minister OF
the Methodist Episcopal Church
for 80 years or more, and havenever
found anything so beneficial, oil
that gave me suco speedily relief as
DR.. Kings New Discovery" Try
this Ideal Cough Remedy now,
Trial Bottle Free at Kershaw' :
Drug Store. 8
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1897-06-25

There are to-day thousands of
gooi men lying in premature
graves, hurried to their graves by
creed Of wealth aud chances.
There are to-day thousands aad
thousands Of farmers pledged to
the neck in order to raise more
cotton than their own means
justify.
No people on earth stand more
in their own light Of prosperity
than do the cotton farmers of the
South. ~
Is it not a welI-known fact that
seven million balsfrop will real
ize,fully as much money as nine
million cropg Then why insist on
the surplus?
If you can't be big farmer, be
little one, but under all circum-
stances be cash, independent
and ihappy farmerl
Let there be no more pledges, no
more chattle mortgages, no more
hinderances to the very ar you
breathe. The very soul in your
body is not yours so long as YOU
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1897-06-25
SILK UMBRELLAS
Three UMBRELLAS We Want Fed
"a Sc.


Ladies 20 inch Umbrella, good
silk, steel rod, nice handle, FIR
IS Ceais.
Another Ladies Silk UmbrelIa;
as above described, but q ilnnr
grade. for $z.ss
Gentlemen's Black Silk. UNI
brella, % inch. heavy silk, meta!
rod with crook handles, great
value, for 81 so
White Ground Piques; With
smalls printed dots and figures;
goods well worth 12i cents
for 5 Gents yard:
( Wash Muslins, warranted fast
colors. 81 inches wide, y good &C.:
values tof s re Cents yard:
Black Albatross, for light weight
dresses, all wook yard wide, a good
quarter value, jor isc, gard.
Black Aibatross, forty inches
wide, all wool; imported goods,
regular SO cent values
Jof e5e. ydrd ;
Silk finished Black Bstiste, sll
wool, forty inches wide, would Id
cheap at 80 cents for 49,, geyd
T.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1897-06-25

Mrs. JUpGE BoNDURkNT returned
last Friday from a visit to her
daughter, Mrs. John G. Hender.
son, at Yszoo City, Miss. She was
accompanied home by her two ac-
complished granddaughter, Mis-
ses Lena and Annie Henderson
who, we are happy to say, will
spend the summer in st. Joseph
very much to the qualification o.
the young people of our town.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1897-06-25

Mr.. CHAs. A. BEssAC, of Nat
chez, has a card in this issue. Mr..
Bessac has been a jeweler in Nat
chez for over quarter of a centu-
ry, and is well-known to our citi-
zens. He has a well stocked store,
with everything in his line, and Is
a very skillful workman in the
mysteries of his art. Call and see
him when you want anything il
his line, or write him and you will
get what you want.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1897-06-25

persist IN falslng cotton-largo or
small erop--op. credit. Raise your
crop Tor cash and 50 fishing whsn,
ever you please.
II you mist have assistance,
raise the cash, use it judiciousIy
and you will find = dollar bill cash
do the duty Of two .or three ON
credit.
y. Ten per cent is an enormous. in
teress Fifty to One Hundred per
cent, Oh myl
It IS the cotton raised on credit
which creates the surplus aud this
evil alone keeps Che cotton farm
ers from progressing IN the finest
country on earth.
Let Mr.. Hector d. Lane, Presi-
dent Of the Cotton Farmers Assoc
citation, proclaim broadcast: IF
you can't have credit standing on
your own bottom without pledg-
ing all you own on arth, so With
out it."
These few words viii be more
effective than all your cotton con-
ventions, your motlonssaRd reso-
! lntions. :.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1897-06-25

EVERY WEEK adds a member to
the Bicycle Brigade. We suggest
they have a dress parade every
evening before they begin theiI
promenade. Miss Amalia Steen
is the youngest member of the
brigade and is rapidly developing
into "scorcher. y"
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1897-06-25
TO OUR SUBSCRIBERS.

according TO custom zoe maited to
our Subscribers some time ago bills for
the amount due the TensGs Gazette,
and haze receiosi but te0 responses.
Now that the high ,oater danger has
about pissed d,Oay, Ue trust those
who have not paid ,oM do so, as ace
are compelled to keep uD the paper
and zoe cannot do so without "the
sine,ts Of Var." OR friends 'sill
please not consider this as a "dun, "
but as an earnest request for aid IN
time of need.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1897-06-25

Mr.. E. G.. CARTER, the popular
and skillful jeweler of St Joseph,
has ornamented his neat little
store with a large English clock,
which ia reputed to be an infalli-
bic time-piece. This clock, which
is some seven feet tall, has been in
Mr.. Carter's possession since 1885,
but has been in Baton Rouge since
that time, where he formerly lived .
Mr.. Carter says the town will
have correct time If governed by
this clock.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1897-06-25
SHOES
AT CLOSING OFT PRICES.

Thirty Pairs Chiids' Hand
Turned Oxford Ties sizes, 4 tot;
with spring heels, at 25c pair:
Thirty pairs Ladies Oxford Ties;
with patent Leather Tips, reduced
to 60 Gents:
Fifty pairs Ladies' Black and
Tan Oxford Ties and Kid Sandals,
IN ging in value from $l.50 10
s2a pair, for Csc. pair.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1897-06-25
THE RUMBLE & WESsEL

THE RUMBLE & WENsEL Co.,
grocers and commission merchants
of Natchez. have a card in this pa
per. Messrs. S. e. Rumble and
t. V. Wensel are the managers OF
this company and are well-knowr
to Tensas people, both having fol-
many years been prominent merch.
ants in Natchez. They will sell yor
groceries at "rock-bottom" prices
and sell your cotton at highest
market price. Send them en- or
der and try them.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1897-06-25
Ducklsl's Arnisa Save.

TGe Best Saige In tie world for
jats, Sores, Ulcers, Salt RGeu N,
re.er Sores, Tet:ec, Chapped
Had Cni,0!aias, Corns, aEo oil
Ski. EruptlOns, an5 p0Sitl 'elS
cn,. Piles, or no pay required, 1t
Is guaranteed 10 give perfect satIsN
faction or menry refunded Price
p ceuts per box. For sale 10y j. p,
kpIshaW.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1897-06-25

HAVING overcome the effects Of
the high water, the Y. 81 NJ. V. R.
R. is now running its regular night
and day train service between New
Orleans and Memphis and inter,
mediate points.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1897-06-25

". NJ. ULLMAS & Co., the reli-
able clothers in Natchez, have a
change of advertisement. in this
paper. They do large business
in this parish in their line and are
anxious to increase same. Send
them your orders.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1897-06-25

LIEUT.. Gov. SNYDER returned
home Friday and on Saturday
started to Nashville, Tenn, where
he attended the Confederate Re-
union as the official representative
of the State of Louisiana.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1897-06-25

Mr.. VIM. G. YOU'VE, JR., with
his sister, Miss Belle Young, went
to Newellton last Thursday even
ing to attend dance given there
by the young men Of that place =.
Miss Belle remained in Newellton
several DAYS visiting relatives.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1897-06-25

THE THERMOMETERS climbed to 81
in the shade last Tuesday and
there was no ''let up" in the in
tense heat until Thursday, when
we had strong wind and good
rain at st. Joseph.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1897-06-25

Miss O'NEAL, sister of Mr.. Jno.
J. O'Neal, the levee contractor, is
visiting Mrs. B. F. 'Bonney, at
the Reeve place.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1897-06-25

TRAVELLERS will take notice that
the NJ. V. r. r. trains are now run
ming through from Memphis to
New Orleans, the track having
been replaced and everything is all
right with the NJ. V. r. r. now.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1897-06-25

Ok JUNE 22ND the annual re-
union of the Confederate veterans
took place at Nashville, Tenn.
Mr.. Jno. w. Register, of this par
ish, represented Tensas parish.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1897-06-25

JUICE S. CHAs, YOU'VE returned
last week from visit to Cooper's
Well, Miss. We are glad to say
the Jadge is looking better since
his trip.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1897-06-25
ICEl
ICElli

ICEl ICEli ICEl!l
The hot weather will cause every
body to long for a cool drink Of
water. June will bring the no.
weather. I am selling ice at the
low price of ONE CENT POUND.
This brings it within reach of
every one, white and black, rich
and poor. l have also pop on ice
all the time. Call and see me at
the Livery Stable.
HOLMAN l.. SMITHA.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1897-06-25

Ice cold Bohemian beer for sale
for sale at A. J. BeGumont's sa-
loon. Nice and attractive card
room attached to the saloon. He
invites the public to try this beer,
the finest made in this country
Price: 5 cents q glass.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1897-06-25

SEVERAL colored boys were in
swimming near the upper landing
hast Sunday when an alligator sud
denly made his appearance very
near them. 1t is useless to say
they lost little time in regaining
the bank,
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1897-06-25

The NATcHEz DRUG Co. has a
change of sad" this weex. At
this season mineral waters are good
things to have in the house to
ward off malaria and the Nat
chez Drug Co. will supply you.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1897-06-25
ns.,t ssnasss yoar LAYER.

Liver troubles quickly re-gh in serious
complications, and sne MA = no neglccts hss
liver has litt:e regard for health. A bottle
Of Browns Iron Bitters nov ant then viii
keep the liver in perfect order. II the dis
ease has developed, Browns Iron Bitters
will. cure il permanently. Strength and
vitality always follow its use. For sale BY
FOR sale ERSEAW. s
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1897-06-25

Rev. THos. w. SMITH left last
week on an Anchor Line for 9
round trip to st. Louis.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1897-06-25

MRS MARY LEWIS SNoDGRAss
and her children are visiting Mrs.
Reeve Lewis.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1897-06-25

Augurs, chisels, braces and bits
ut Kershaw's.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1897-06-25

Brush hooks, hoes, axes and
handles, fence wire and staples, at
Kershaw's.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1897-06-25

MRS. w. r. BAKER and STEP
son, Roy Baker, returned last week
utter a pleasant visit to Dickard
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1897-06-25

We REGRET to note the serious
illness of Mr.. Charles Skinner,
who, at this writing, is confined to
his bed at his home here. 1t is
the hope of-his many friends that
he will have speedy recovery
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1897-06-25

Mr.. JOSEPH DAVENPORT and Mr..
J. E. Slicer, Jr. are visiting near
Russum Station, Miss.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1897-06-25

Nails: wire, cut, casing and fin
ishing, at Kershaw's.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1897-06-25
COLE&CO
DON'T FAIL
70 READ
THIS AID,
THE svOUR
GREAqEsF BARGAINS EVER 0FFERER

Real Brown Linen Suisse, actual
vslse. Twenty Cents,
at zoe; yard.
Brown Homespun Linens for
Separable Skirts, actual value Fif-
teen Gents, al zoe yard.
White Egyptian Dimities IN
small checks, actual value Sixteen
Cents, at zoe. yard:
Fancy Figured 0rgandies, Lawns
and Dimities, fifty choice styles to
select from, actual value Fifteen
at I0c. yard:
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1897-06-25

MISS Rosa WAKEFIELD, of Nat
chez, is the guest of Capt. and Mrs.
Newell.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1897-06-25

White Mountain Ice Cream
Freezers at Kershaw's.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1897-06-25
sept1l-1yr
Notice to Teachers.

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby giv-
en that l will conduct a public ex-
animation in st. Joseph on SAT-
URDAY, July 3rd, 1897, at 1880
A. NJ.
Teachers who hold soeond grade
certificates that average IS per
cent are exempt from this exam
nation. / will extend certificates
-)ne year if forwarded to me. Those
who hold certificates that do not
average rs per cent must report fol
examination.
Teachers must report promptly
ut 1920 A. NJ, and come provided
with pencil and paper.
i THOS. NJ. WADE, Supt.
Assisted by
II. A. GARRETT,
; B. F. BoNNEY.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1897-06-25

Locks fol-. trunks, doors, draw.
ers, chests and wardrobes, at Ker
shaw's.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1897-06-25

Cigars of all brands and quail
ties ut Kershaw's.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1897-06-25

Boiler and copper rlvets, babbit
metal, solda, elbows, couplings,
unions, etc., at Kershaw's.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1897-06-25

Mr.. LOUIS BUoKNER, JR., of
Newellton, was in town this week.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1897-06-25

Wire cloth for windows and
doors and window frames with
wire cloth, at Kershaw's.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1897-06-25

Pincers and pipe wrenches, ham
mars, hatchets and sledges at
Kershaw's.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1897-06-25

Mr.. JOSEPH MOORE went to New
Orleans Sunday to buy goods
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1897-06-25

Wire clothes lines at Kershaw's
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1897-06-25

RoBr. s.. VIcxEas. anative Of
this parish, and grandsonE of
Mrs. Robert H. Snyder, was the
winner Of the "Carnot Medal" in
Il debate by four of the Tulane Uni
yersity students last week, the sub.
ject being, SIS the present bican-
eral system better government
for France than q single legisla-
tive assembly. " Robert Vickers
made a fine argument and won the
medal. This is the second victory
this young man has won and we
predict for him a brilliant career.
Mr.. GEORGE H. CLINTON, of st.
Joseph, has been for some time
steadily applying himself to the
study of the law and preparing
himself for practice at the bar Of
Louisiana. Recently he successful
ly passed his examination before
the Supreme Court, secured his
license and is now ready to enter
upon his professional career as a
lawyer. Mr.. Clinton was educat-
ed at the State University and is
we'll equipped for the bar, being
possessed of excellent Judgment,
a high order of intelligence, fine
memory and fluency in speech.
We understand he proposes to set
tie at Shreveport in this State.
We wish that his highest ambition
will be gratifed and that he will
attain success and eminence in his
profession.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1897-06-25

Hon. THos. NJ. WADE is on a
visit to Little Rock, Arkansas
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1897-06-25

Bolts, butts, hasps and staples,
at Kershaw's.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1897-06-25

PIc-NIcs are in order now.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1897-06-25

Shovels and spades at Kershaws
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1897-06-25

Try the celebrated Acme Rye
Sold at E. G. Carriers.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1897-06-25

Leather trimmings at Kershaw's
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1897-06-25

Infa nande
State I'VE would be
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1897-06-25

Fly paper at Kershaw's.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1897-06-25

FOR Sale oy Z ERSEAWs
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1897-06-25

HOLMAN l.. SMITHA.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-21
Welded AT cARrERsvILLE.
Mr.. A. Gordon casseIs of Savannah
MaTries Miss Frank GiIreath.

Alr. Albert Gordon Cassels of Savannah
and Miss Frank Gnreath were married at
0:SO o'clock yesterday afternoon in the
First Presbyterian church at Gainesville,
Rev r. Heber Hoskins of the Cartersvile
Episcopal church performing the cere-
mony. A telegram from Gainesville to
the Morning News says it was one of the
prettiest church weddings that has ever
been seen there.
The attendants were Miss Belle Hemp
hill OF Atlanta with MIR. Walter w. Shep-
pard Of Washington, d. c.. Miss Louis
Munford Of Gainesville. with MIR. Sam
j. Cassels Of Montgomery, Ala; Miss Va
leria Cassels of brownsville, with Mr.. S.
Paul Jones. Jr, of Gainesville; Miss
Mary Lu Wikle of Gainesville, with Mr..
Robert NJ. Martin of Hinesville; Miss AL
line Walker of Monroe, with Mr.. Albert
b. Way of Florida. Mr.. Robert Franklin
Cassels of Mcintosh Ga, brother of the
groom, acted at best man and Miss Rena
Gilreath of 'Idylwild," near Cartersville,
cousin of the bride, was maid of honor
The ushers were Mr.. Lucien l.. Knight
and MIR. Hooper Alexander of Atlanta,
Mr. Frank c. Gilreath and Mr.. II. E. Eel
ton Jones of Gainesville.
The bridesmaids wore white organde
dresses over white taffeta silk, Marie An
toinette fichus, Nile green taffeta sashes,
and carried pink carnations and maiden
hair ferns. The decorations at the church
were of white and green. The bride was
attired in heavy white taffeta. beautiful
~ trimmed in white mosseline de sole,
and carried a large bouquet of white car
nations.
An elegant reception was given at the
home of the bride on the evening preced-
ing the wedding, to which a large num-
Der of the young society people of Car
tersville and elsewhere were invited.
The bride is regarded as one of the
most beautiful young women in North
Georgia, and is a favOrite with a host of
friends throughout the state. She is a
graduate of Bowling Green OKy0 college,
and took a special course in music and
art at Norwood Institute, Washington,
d. c..
The groom-elect is a representative
young business man of Savannah. with
the enterprising firm of West. Wigs &
Co., in which he was recently made a
partner, and is rapidly pushing his way
to the front.
He is the treasurer and director in the
Y. M. c. A.. with which he has promi-
nenHy identified himself. He is also the
owner of the Liberty County Citizen, a
newspaper published al Hnesville, Ga
Mr. and Mrs. Cassels arrived in At
lanta at 7:35 O'Clock, and were entertain
ed by Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Hemphill, on
Peachtree, until II o'clock, when they
left on an extended trip through Florida
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-21


A patron of the Middle Georgia and At
lantic railroad is quoted, in an interview
in the Atlanta Constitution, as follows,
in reference to the differences between
the Middle Georgia and Atlantic and the
Central and the Georgia railroads: 1T
is stated that about the time Mr.. Pres
ton was appointed general manager of
the Middle Georgia and Atlantic, the
Central railroad people said they would
not have that property to operate it for
the expenses. Mr.. Weed, president and
his associates bought in the Middle Geor-
gia and Atlantic for about $4,000 per
mile. 1t was then in a very decrepit con-
dition physically, and had no through
traffic whatever, and in selling it to the
Central railroad for $1,000 per mile, as
stated in the Constitution of Jan. 5, the
Middle Georgia and Atlantic people seem
to have made something over 100 per
cent profit, net 1t does not appear upon
investigation that General Manager Pres
ton waged any unnecessary war on the
Central railroad. Indeed, it is stated that
he had no soliciting men in the Central
railroad territory, although the Central
kept a soliciting man on the Middle
Georgia and Atlantic road, and endeaV-
ored, by paying short local rates and abb
sorbng the Middle Georgia and Atlantic
revenue up to the nearest junction points,
to take the local business away from it
in such a way as to reduce its revenue
This action on the part or the Central
together with the fact that the Middle
Georgia and Atlantic received a very
heavy tonnage from the Georgia, which
the little road was expected to recipro-
cate with a like quantity of freight, made
it necessary for the Middle Georgia and
Atlantic to give it's entire business SO
far as possible to the Georgia road. This
made the Central road angry, and as
they could not control the business in
any other way, they had to buy the road.
The Central railway now gets control of
the Middle Georgia and Atlantic railway
in very fine condition, as it has been
greatly improved by the past manage
ment. That the Middle Georgia and At
lantic has been operated successfully in
every respect is evidenced by the fact
that the statements for the year ending
June 3d. 1896, show a net increase in re-
suits of 165 per cent. compared with the
previous year, which is a magnificent
showing" By breaking connection at Cow
ington, it is claimed, the Central gives
Macon a decided advantage over Atlanta
in dealing with the Middle Georgia and
Atlantic territory. The claim is made
that the Central wants to force all the
business possible around by way of Ma
con and Gordon and Milledgeville. This
would make Eatonton 1872 miles from At
lanta instead of eightytwo miles. New
born would be 1872 miles distant instead of
fifty-five miles