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The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1905-05-26
A Call for Statistics.

President NJ L. Johnson of the
Georgia division, Southern Cotton AS
ISOLATION, is urging upon the officers
of the Georgia division, the farm
ers and citizens, the necessity of aid
ing him in securing accurate statis-
tics of the reduction of the cotton
acreage and the fertilizer under cot
ton
This work, declares Mr.. Johnson,
is of greatest and vital Importance to
the present holders of cotton and will
mean thousands of dollars to them
and probably millions to the growers
of the present crop.
Blanks upon which these statistics
should be recorded are being sent
into each county in the state, and
President Johnson is calling upon ey-
cry cotton grower, every county Off
Ger of the association to aid cheer
fully in the work.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1905-05-26

We notice that fun Is being poked
at Vice President Fairbanks for the
platitudes Of his speeches, of which
we seem to be in for a long series.
But we must bear in mind the simple
distinction between the solemn and
the strenuous platitude. Mr.. Fair
banks is easily the master of the for
mer. When ne says, for example, that
political parties Should stand for
those measures which arr wholesome"
he does it with a kind Of dying fall
which inspires general gloom. But
how easy it would be for him to add
the little more and how much it is!
If he would but fiercely defy a world
in arms to challenge his statement
that eve gladly acknowledge one
country" or threaten to thrash within
an inch of his life any scoundrel who
should question his affirmation that
"our laws must be inspired by a sense
Of justice" he might fairly nope to be
compared to Pericles, and to be listen
ed to by his aWe-struck countrymen as
an avatar of eloquence and wisdom.
"If you wish to sec me weep" says
Horace, in his famous advice to
American orators, make your plati.
tudos str9nl III"
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1905-05-26
Work CT School Commissioners.


During the County School Commits
sioners' convention in Macon recently,
the school officials strongly endorsed
local taxation, transportation of pu-
pills, Improvement Of school buildings,
and grounds, contests for pupils,
school improvement clubs, the estab.
lishment of rural high schools and
the Southern Educational Journal.
Strong discussions on teaching ag
riculture IL the schools were made by
Professor Park, DR.. White and SUI
perintendent Chapman.
State School Commissioner Merritt
reviewed the work Of the year, and
urged that teachers enforce strict dis
cipline and that school officials should
thoroughly enforce the school law. He
congratulated the county superintend-
ents on another year of successful
work since the last annual conven-
ton.
The display Of educational work was
a feature of the convention. The dis
play from Hancock county was nota-
bly, excellent. Manual training is be-
ing taught in all the rural schools
of that county.
For good reports on the observance
of Arbor day, circulating library has
been awarded to the following coun
ties: Johnson, Twiggs, Jackson and
Franklin.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1905-05-26
Alleged Fraud Unearthed.

The beginning of what promises to
be the biggest case that this section
Of the country has ever seen, so far
as violations of the postal laws are
concerned, came into the United
States court at Augusta the past
week, when Laurenz Ross and H. c..
Reed, two men who have made their
homes in Augusta and vicinity for
some months, were arraigned before
Commissioner Lane.
The charge against these men is
that of using the United States mail
for fraudulent purposes, and is the
outcome Of a scheme whereby they
claimed to be able to beat the cot
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1905-05-26
SYSTEM or BONOED WAREHOUSES
VIII Enable the Farmer TO Borrow Money
CheagIY on His Stored Cotton.

One of the most important move
ments ever inaugurated in the south
is now rapidly taking form, and once
it is completed, the southern farmer
and cotton grower will be able, for
the first time in history to set his
own price upon his own commodities,
exclusive Of the outside Influences Of
the Wall street ''bull" and "bear."
This is the vast bonded warehouse
system, supported by the Southern
Cotton association. BY this It is
hoped to erect a freproof warehouse
IN every community in which 1000
bales OF cotton are marketed. III
this way the farmer may store his
cotton and borrow cheap money on the
receipts, holding the staple until the
price is high enough to warrant him
selling.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1905-05-26
Rembeanclt and MurlIIo.

Through the eighteenth century
Dutch painters, Ike those of other
countries, turned to Italy for inspira-
ton; Rembrandts marvels Of light
we're forgotten or condemned by IT,
norant critics; his portraits, that
search into the souls Of his subjects
eespiged for their "laboricus, ignor-
emit diligence" He was neglected,
while Murillo continued to be abund-
antly admired. Now however, Mu'
rlllo is esteemed less highly, and Rem
brandt has been restored to his place
among the giarts.-st Nicholas
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1905-05-26
Denfnoas oann,t IL cnc,1

bylocal applications as they cannot reachthe
diseased portion oftheear. There is only ono
way to euro deafness, and that is by consti-
tutional remedies. Deafness ts caused by an
indamed condition OF the mucous lining OF
the Eustachian Tube. Whenthis tube Is in
famed you have rumblingsound or imper-
feet hearing, and when it is entirely closed
Deafness is the result, and unless the inham-
nation can be taken out and this tube re-
stored to it's normal condition hearing will
be destroyed forever. Nine cases out of ten
arecausedby catarrh, which Is nothing butal
maamed condition OF the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any
case deafness Caused by catarrh) THAT can
notbe curedby Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for
circulars free. F.J. CHENEY Il Co., Toledo, 0.
Sold by Druggists, Toe.
Take falls Family Pills for constipation.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1905-05-26
Tipping Not Allowed.

The announcement is made that
no tipping will be allowed at the new
passenger station in Atlanta. The
employees of the terminal company
are not allowed to accept tips from
patrons Of the railroads, and the rule
will be rigidly enforced in every de-
partment Of the depot. Porters who
carry baggage for passengers will not
be permitted to receive tips, being
paid their wages by the terminal com.
pany, In the restaurants at the de-
pot the same rule will apply and wait
ers will be required to give the best
service without the encouragement Of
a tip.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1905-05-26
COUEcMMEN ARE CALLED THIEVES.
Notwithstanding Protest, Philadelphia Gas
Plant is Leased to LOcaI CHmpany.

Notwithstanding Protest, Philadelphia Gas
Plant is Leased to IOcaI CnmpaHy.
Amid scenes Of disorder, unprece.
denied in the annals Of Philadelphia
legislative body, the city council,
Thursday night, voted to lease the
city's gas works to the United Gas I'm
provement company for a term Of rs
years for the total sum Of $25,0O0,000,
the money to be paid in various
amounts before the end Of 1907.
The climax was reached when the
vote in common council was announc-
ed after three hours Of debate. A great
uproar was started in the gallery,
which was crowded to the doors.
From all over the gallery came Kisses
and cries of "Thieves!" The out
burst was somewhat startling to the
presiding officer, who made a vain
effort to Quell It, Finally he sent for
a squad Of police to clear the gallery,
which started the disorder anew The
crowd continued to hiss and call the
councilmen thieves and other names
until the police arrived and started to
clear the gallery. In clearing the gal
lery there were several clashes be-
tween the police and some Of the
spectators, but no one was hurt.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1905-05-26

The cost of locomotives has in
creased with each improvement made
in their construction, states the New
York Sun. Where ten years ago the
average cost of a locomotive fully
equipped for service was $12,500, it is
now $4,000, and the heavier train
load carried by American railroads
necessitates a higher grade Of freight
locomotives, with more strength and
less speed than passenger locomo'
tives.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1905-05-26
Exhibit Rules Are chanqed.

Important changes in the exhibit
rules Of the Georgia State Agricul-
tural society were made at meet
ing of the fair committee in Atlanta
a few days ago. Rule No. 3, which
forbade any exhibitor from competing
for more than one premium, was
changed, so that an individual may
place his exhibit in a county ex-
hibit and there win a premium and
also win an individual premium.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1905-05-26
Central to Build New Link.

The GreenvilIe and Newman Rail-
way Company, with headquarters at
Savannah, has been granted a charter
by Secretary of State Phil Cook. The
company proposes to build line Of
railway through Coweta and Meri-
wether counties, extending from
Greenville, in the last named county,
to Newman, in Coweta county, the line
to be approximately thirty miles in
length.
While the name does not so indi-
cate, it is believed that the proposed
road will be owned and operated by
the Central of Georgia, and an exam
nation Of the list of incorporators
tends to confirm this belief. All of
them are connected with the Central
in some capacity.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1905-05-26
Must Employ a Warden.

After giving the matter a full hear
ing, the State prison commission de-
cided that the felony convict camp In
Jackson county has been improperly
managed, and the commission orders
the Jackson county board Of commits
sioners to put the camp under the
management of a new superintendent
Or warden, this to be done within
the next thirty days.
The Jackson county grand jury re-
Gently charged mismanagement of the
felony camp. 1t was alleged convicts
were allowed to go without stripes
and that at times prisoners were al
lowed to leave the camp without be-
ing escorted by a guard.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1905-05-26

The jury in the Sasser case at Syi
vania rendered a verdict of guilty,
with a recommendation to life impris-
onment Some highly sensational tes-
timony developed during the trial to
show that Sasser persisted in paying
attentions to the wife Of the muir
dered man and stayed around the
house despite attempts to drive him
away.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1905-05-26
New Line for Augusta.

Augusta is to have a new railroad
to be styled the Savannah River Rail
road company The line will be run
from Augusta, in Richmond county,
to Clyo, in Efingham county, dis
lance of about 80 miles, in a genera
southeast direction, through the coun-
ties of Richmond, Burke, Screven and
Efingham.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1905-05-26

The swallow is being annihilated. AS
the birds cross France and Italy going
to Africa in the fall and returning in
the spring they are mercilessly slaugh-
tered for the table and the plume
trade. Their numbers are visibly de-
creasing.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1905-05-26
Georgia Bureau of immigration.

Negotiations were completed a few
days ago for the establishment in At
lanta by the Atlantic Coast Line, the
Louisville and Nashville and their al
lied properties, Of a Georgia bureau
of industries and immigration for the
purpose Of building up the territory
7hjch they traverse and .9cating man
. E'ories and mills along the lines
e Srieir properties in Georgia.
Colonel Samuel c. Dunlap of Gaines
vile, a well known Georgian of wide
railroad and legal experience, has
been secured by these important lines
to be chief of this bureau.
Especial attention will be given to
securing a due share Of the immigra-
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1905-05-26
Postmaster Warren Makes Bond.

Postmaster John R. Warren Of Still
more has given bond for his appear
ance May q, when a committeeman
trial is to be given him on the charge
of embezzling mail matter.
Postmaster Warren was carried to
Savannah under arrest under charges
preferred by Postoce Inspector Lewis.
James Martin, one of the bondsmen,
is in charge of the office.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1905-05-26

limbs were badly swollen. One doctor
told me it would finally turn to Bright's
disease. was laid up at one time for
three weeks 1 had not taken Doan's
Kidney Pills more than three days
when the distressing aching across my
back disappeared, and was soon en-
tirely cured"
For sale by all dealers. Price, 80
cents. Foster Mnburn Co.. Buffalo, N. Y.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1905-05-26
THE LOUISVILLE & NASHVILLE
RAILROAD.

Best Line to Confederate Veterans
Reunion, Louisville, Ky, june IL
1916, 10O5-Very Low Rates.
Stop overs allowed at Mammoth Cave,
Americas Great Natural Wonder Pass
through the Historical Battle Fields. Rates
open to all. Tickets sold June 10th, 18th,
18th and 18th. Ask for tickets via L. & n.
Full information furnished on application
to J. G. HOLLENBECK,
District Passenger Agent,
Atlanta, Ga.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1905-05-26
ITCHING SCALP HUMOR
Lady Suffered fortunes Until Cured by
Cuticura-scratohed Day and Night.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. LAY anu ME- NJ
my scalp was covered with little PIN
pies and l suffered tortures from the itch
ing. was scratching all day and night,
and could get no rest. 1 washed my
head with hot water and Cuticura Soap
and then applied the Cuticura Ointment
as dressing. One box Of the ointment and
one cake Of Cuticura Soap cured me. Now
my head is entirely clear and my hair is
growing splendidiy. have used Cuticura
Soap ever since, and shall never be without
it, (Signed) Ada c. Smith, 500 Grand St.,
Jersey City, n j"
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1905-05-26

Old hard felt hats, which were
Ralueless up to a few months ago, can
now be sold for G7 ton, and the
market is rising. The hats are burn
ed to get the shellac, which is worth
two shillings pound.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1905-05-26

ton OF a desirable character, not only
from the foreign countries, but par.
ticularly from other states of the
union.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1905-05-26
Brown viii Case Appealed.

A new and unexpected turn has
been taken in the famous Brown
will case in Atlanta. By consent of
the attorneys representing both sides,
the case was appealed to jury trial in
the superior court, without prejudice
of a verdict from the court of ordi-
nary"
The case in question is the demand
made a few months ago by Mrs. e. L.
Connally, Elijah Brown, George Brown
and Miss Sally Brown, children of
the late United States Senator Jo-
seph E. Brown, that their brothers,
Julius Brown and Joseph M. Brown,
be discharged as executors of the mil
lion dollar estate left by Governor
Brown. The allegations in this de-
mand for dismissal were extremely
sensational, it being charged that the
executors were holding the estate to-
gether for their own personal spite;
instead Of dividing it; that Julius
Brown was habitually intoxicated;
that the estate was being mismanaged
and wasted.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1905-05-26

ton market, and furnish large ana
quick returns to their patrons. They
claim that they are interested with
Daniel ]. Sully.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1905-05-26
Nurserymen to Meet in Atlanta.

Nurserymen to Meet IN Atlanta.
The annual convention of the Amer
lean nurs9rymen will be held in At
lanta on June 22, and it is expected
the tree growers will be in session for
several days There will be visitors
from Tennessee, Alabama, Mississip-
pi, South Carolina and Florida, and
the Georgia nurserymen will, Of
course, be well represented.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1905-05-26

mico County,
says: 81 suf-
fered withkid
ncy complaint
for eight years.
1t came on me
radually. 1
felt tired and
weak, was
shortof breath
and was trou-
bIed w t h
bloating after
eating, and my
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1905-05-26
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Epitomized Items Of Interest
Gathered at Random.
w. & A. Returns Are Raised.

Comptroller General W. A. Wright
has added $427,9OO to the tax returns
of the Atlanta and West Point Rail
road company for 1905, increasing the
total amount on which this company
will be required to pay taxes to ST.
BALLADS.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1905-05-26

In the latest form of hospital construc-
ton there are no corners or angles IN the
wall which may catch dust.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1905-05-26

ANOTHER LIFE SAVED

Mrs. G. w. Fooks, Of Salisbury, Nd,
wife Of G. w. Foolzs, Sheriff Of Wico-
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1905-05-26

Cuba's immigration last year was 10000.
Three-fourths were Spaniards.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-03
New York Markets.

FLoUR-steady. but quiet: Minnesota patents. AS26l5. winter stralghts. A41 ii0: winter extras. f2S41E: winter pat ents. HEaITs.
 WHEAT - After opening steady eassd oT under liberal worlds shipments and local buying and bull support; December. sSs4ssAc. May. Ss& Gs& f-l6c.
 GORN-Easy under prospects ot clear ing weather and liquidation. 6Ae5Zi5c-
 TALLOW-steady; city, f'sc.. country.
 HAf-s,sady: shipping. o9Gc.: good to 'I5Is EkNs-Qaist: marrow. nss: medium. sz1l4a2E: pea. n-TzizeLT5: red kidney.
 WC6f-FIrrn. domestic fleece. Eassc-
 HfTTFR-Fmms creamery. common Co extra. I1nIc.. state dafry. common % eN- Ira. IsL6 61usc.. renovated. common Co eN- tra. 1seisisc- western factory. common 10 extra. Is117Ac-. western Imitation e~samery. extras. lee firsts. 1Tlsalsc.
 CHEFSE = Weak. stats. fun cream. email and large. colored ard vhits. fancy. Ifl-c fair 10 chcice. leA1llNc-s skiHsss faii to lixht. zl4Gioc-
 FGGs-Firul: state. Ps1nsyivansa and nearby. fancy. seiscts1- white sF choice. Ee&c mlT@4 sNtfa- 4-Sess western extra frsts. 1Ecs nrsts. Llc-
 POTATOES = irregular L1ng Islsnd nEf1. Jersey. sl.sofi-75. state, q szFl 1' Ie~reV sueetE r zoFz- scathsrn. r11-zs.
 LIVE POULTRY = lufst: fowls. 127 Izl@r, ducks. 1zlIfc-. cd Te1stsrz. szz9 f9s.-s spring chfeEsrE. ilAaeif'ac-
 DREssEp PoJL.TEs s I-F.rTl ,,l frsss 2. ... Sl..- lsaIn4o. cd roostsrs. N4c. nezrbT chfcksrs. ckdsce. fsGf-zs Wsstsru do., Sc. western chickens. far to good- tz9
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-03
BOOMING EYENTS-..' E..'

Sept. 30-Oct Fifth annual fair given by the Brooklyn athletic club at B. A. c. hall.
 Oct 4-Social promenade, Division 4, A. o. H.. at the Casino, Polls build Ing, East Main street.
 Oct 6-At Auditorium, whist and dance by the Daughters of Isabella.
 Oct S-Grand scenic concat given by Prof D. J. Dwyer, assisted by Mrs Jennie mpbell-Keough, under the auspices of the Ladies' auxiliary, A. o. ; H., at Polls theater.
 Oct 11-Concert and dance given by St Thomas Cadets Jr football team at Eagles hall
 Oct 12-whist party and dance by young ladies of St Michael's parish at Goodwill hall, waterville.
 Oct 12-13-1416-First grand fair for the benefit of new church of St John of the Cross, town hall, Middle bury.
 soct 13-Annual assembly of the Pastime Athletic club at Leavenworth hall.
 Oct 13.-Sociable and dance by Wa teryille Engine Co, No l. in Good Win hall, Waterville.
 Oct 13-Whist party and reception under the auspices of the Young La dies sodality of St ThOmas's church at the Auditorium. Oct 19.-Sociable and dance given by Nassau Social club at Hamilton hall Mill Plain.
 Oct 2O-Reception and dance given by Mulcahy council. No 526, K. of C.. at Leayenworth hall.
 Oct 26--Masquerade ball given by the Workingmen's circle. Local 70. at the Auditorium.
 Oct 27-Concert and prom will be given by the Pontiac Social club in Good Will hall. waterville.
 Oct 90 and 31. Monday and Tuesday evenings. whist and samhnirm, danc- ing and entertainment, by Queens Daughters. at Knights of Columbus hall. 43 East Main street
 Nov 2-whist given by Liberty cir cle. No 6JO. C. of F., at Eagles hall.
 Nov s-Promenade and dance given by H. P. A. C. at Eagles hall, audltori- um.
 Nov a-Reception Q and dance given by the Algonquin club at Leaveuworth hall
 Nov 9-Smoker given 0v the Arti- sans Canadiens-Francais. at Franco American hall Bank street
 Nov e-15-AnnuaI fair for the bene- 1t Of St Teresa's church. at town hall Wo5dbury.
 Nov 1G-I7-aThs Octoroan. or the South Before the War; by the In graham Ideal Comedy company. under the auspices of the young ladies of St MIchseIs church. Goodwill hall. Wa terFilie-
 Nov I0. Sunday evening s.ered con cerf and lecture. by Queens Daug1- terS. at Iacques' theater
 Nov 2-DTamafic performance. '-The ShauEhram-- to he fess1wed by promenade and sociable. under the auspices If Go A. First regiment. H. bernizn Knights. in Cfty han
 Nov o0-Recepfio1 and whist Catk- ole Woue1's zssociafio1
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-03

manor house. A French chateau was chosen as the model for MT. ogden Goelet's summer shelter, which goes by the name of 0chre court MT. Rob ert Goelet's architect borrowed from the English manor house for his pat ron. Mfr. Edward Morgan has an abode that presents a fortress appearance with a Greek temple front.
 Montgomery Schuyler, contributing to the Cosmopolitan most interesting discussion of "A Newport Palace" says of the builders of the palaces 'Evi- dently the best artist has been chosen. He has had liberty and has had money. Above all, money" And Mir. Schuyler adds that there cannot be such a dis play of sumptuosity in limited area at any other watering place in the world. Which choice of words seems rightly to suggest the Newport spirit.
 What strikes the beholder Is the 'huddle of palaces" all too close. none with grounds in the least adequate to the ambitiousness of the building. As lHS hlllEI VIC hdNC JuoN 4uONNN marks: Each is worthy to be the show place of shire, should be built in a park and not door.yard."
 The Newport season lasts about six weeks, but for the six weeks the fam. fly must build a palace to live in. bring down yacht, stables. an army of servants. It is said to be absolutely impossible for a person of moderate wealth to enter or remain in Newport society, reciprocity demands each mem ber to be able to entertain on a large scale; so give up hope all those that cannot write six ciphers after the name. The story Is told of a foreign admiral that was entertained there who expressed surprise at not meeting other members of his profession; "only in Newport are officers of the army and navy not ex-oficio in so- ciety." It Is really the only consistent aristocracy of wealth in the world: elsewhere family or brains count something. At Newport it is big money.
 We all get little weary of the much moralizing about Newport. but it is a fact that an aristocracy of wealth alone is bound to exhaust normal pleasures; members having few resources in themselves. look out for the novel and bizarre in their smusements. We all know of the monkey entertainments gotten up for the pandered pleasure seekers. but this is but one of many instances related. Tennis in itself palls. but tennis played in bathing suits is a diversion. Skirt-danees by young society fellows furnish pleasing recreation Which doesn't seem to the outsider 60 avfully jolly or gay or original. but suggests jaded appetites. too much money. Some body said there Is nothing so com mon at Newport as money-and our aristocracy of wealth thus becomes something of a democracy. Col War ing. vho was himself resident of Newport, once driiy remarked that ths Newport colony devoted itself to ex- pense regardless of pleasure.
 ELLEN THATER