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. Claud News. T. A. C. Meeting. By Billy Bender. politics are getting ripe, and from the general .talk Houston will be blessed with a yielding crop. Most of our farmers have fiinshed planting their crops and some have commenced chopping cotton, while some haven’t got a stand up, on ac count of dry weather. An exceedingly heavy rain fell in northern and western portions of the communijy last Thursday afternoon, and did considerable damage to farms and farm lands. The bridge across the public road leading to powersviile was destroyed, and the road was rendered . impassable at that point. A select crowd of pupils and friends of Lake View school, under the superintendence of Prof. John E. Stripling, enjoyed a tbhfry and picnic at the Houston Factory Sat urday, May 10th.' Most of the at tendants left early in the forenoon in a two-horse wagon and buggies and reached their destination in due time. After visiting new scenes, fishing and other amusements, din ner was spread by the good ladies, and plenty of ice-cold lemonade was furnished, and each one did his share. After dinner was over they repaired to an empty house, where they enjoyed a warm dance until about 5 o’clock, when they began making preparations for their home ward journey, each and every one well pleased with the day’s pleas ures, except the fellow who got his head bumped. We are indebted to Mr. Emmett Woodard for several conveniences extended us, and de sire to thank him for his kindness. Eev. A. A. Garrett filled his regu lar appointment at Fellowship Sun day, and preached a good sermon to a large and attentive congregation. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. McLemore spent Sunday with his brother, Mr. J. W. McLemore. Miss Kate.Adkins of near Perry is visiting relatives and friends here. Mr. Lewis Retires. A Large Oattle Ranch. Mr3. Ben Clarke Holtzclaw en tertained the Thursday Afternoon Club most delightfully on the af ternoon of May 1. Every one knew what to expect—a most roy al entertainment—so the mem bers were out in full force, and qliite a number of invited guests. On arriving each guest was met by. little Miss Clifford Powers—a dainty picture indeed. In the hall we were served with that most delicious drink, fruit nectar. The cut class service was so dainty in all its appointments that we felt as if, all together, this was a drink “fit for the gods.” The hall and parlor were so cool and the mingled perfume from the different cut flowers was so refreshing to mind and body that one wished that “this would last forever.” There were the sweefc- melling pink, the grand LaFrance rose, and the matchless Marchel- neil. .The dining room was gor geous in its dress of crimson and old—roses, roses, roses. There never was a more beautiful sight than the table with its burden of golden Marchelneils, with just enough ferns to add their .dMicate tracery to the whole. Handsome cut glass vases were- filled with La France roses. Everywhere the eye rested there were roses. No words of mine can express the beaty of the scene. Most • delightful refreshments were served. There was only one thiug lack ing. There should have been s poet present, or some gifted wri ter, a Frank Stanton, for in stance, who would have made this entertainment famous with his glowing pen. Mrs. Holtzclaw is indeed a charming hostess, and we vote that she entertain again, during the “Time of Roses.” Editor,. Protem. Mrs. Will Moore entertains the club Thursday afternoon, May 22. She requests that all of the ladies bring their work, as there will bo no game. Mb. Jno. H. Hodges, Perry, Gan Dear Sir—You are authorized to announce to the voters of Houston county that I have retired from the race for Tax Collector in the present campaign, and in so doing I retire in the interest of no one, and with many thanks to each and every one who has so kindly supported me for the office, and with best of friend ship and good feeling for ihose who Could not support me. Respectfully, W. 0. Lewis. Wellston, Ga., May 12, 1902. Mr. S. K. Dill of Clay Hill, Ga., and several New York capitalists have arranged to establish an exten sive cattle ranch in Lincoln codnty. The area will be 11,000 acres, and cattle for the beef market will be raised, and so far as practicable Shorthorns and Herefords will be used as breeders. Iu speaking of the enterprise Mr, Dill says: “Yes, we are going into the busi ness on a large scale, small at first but increasing in size as we secure patronage. We think that there is money in cattle raising and that the climate and pasturage of Georgia is well suited for this industry. Our company has all the cattle that needs, and while we are not in the market to buy all the cattle offered us, we will not turn down a carloac of good ones, such as we want and the price is reasonable There plenty of rooinun Georgia for enter, prises of this character, and there is no danger of more cattle being rais ed than there is a demand for when they are put on the market.” A regent statement by State Treasurer Park shows a balance of §682,122.19 in the state treasury On January 1st last there was in the treasury $1,356,625.99, and since then the receipts from all sources have been $1,553,853.65, aggregat ing $2,910,379.64. The total dis bursements for the first quarter ag gregate $2,228,267.45, leaving a bal ance as above stated on March 31st This balance includes the public prop erty fund,and deducting the current expenses of the state government, there will be available only $174,000 for the payment of school teachers and it may be that- Gov. Handler will borrow the $130,000 necessary to make the payment now due. Capt. W. O. Davis of Dublin, re cently of Perry, has been appointed solicitor general of the Ocmulgee Superior court circuit, to succeed Hon. H. G. Lewis, who resigned in order to become a candidate for judge of that circuit. We congrat ulate Capt. Davi$ and the people of the Ocmulgee circuit. —You can’t register for the pri mary after May 26th. POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS. Announcements Received muter than tl O’clock Wednesday Morning?, Will be too late for That Week. For County Commissioner. I hereby announce myself a candidate for Commissioner of Roads and Reve nues for Houston county iu the coming- democratic primary. Respectfully, J. D. Martin. J hereby aunoance myself a candidate for the office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues of Houston county, sub ject‘to democratic nomination. Respectfully, E. J. Thompson. Methodist Meetings. By request of Rev. J. B. McGe- hee, presiding elder of the South Macon district, the following dates of quarterly meetings and the district conference are given: The second Quarterly meeting for Bonaire charge will be held at Henderson, May 81st-and June 1. For Byron charge, at Liberty, June 7 and 8; Marshallville, June 15; E’ort Valley, June 22nd; Per ry, June 28 and 29. The South Macon District Con ference will meet at Perry June 25—29. Opening sermon 25th at8 p. m,, by Rev. J. B. Johnston. Pure Silkateen, 100 yards spools, 5c. Fred. M. Houser’s. For Solicitor General. I am a candidate for the office of So licitor General of the Macon Circuit, subject to Democratic nomination. Robert Hodges. I respectfully aunouncemy candidaoy for the of lies of Solicitor General of the Macon Circuit, subject to the approach ing Democratic primary- If elected, my constant purpose will be to discharge the duties of the office faithfully. Walter J. Grace. Shudders at His Fast. i‘I recall now with horror, ■ ’says Mail Carrier Burnett Mann, of Levanna, O., “my three years of . suffering froin Kidney trouble. I was hardly ever free from dull aches or acute pains in my back. To stoop or lift mail sacks made me groan. I felt tired, worn out, about ready to give up, when I began to use Electrict Bitters,but six bottles completely cured me and made me feel like a new man.” They are unrivaled to reg ulate Stomach, Liver, Kidneys and Bowels. Perfect satisfaction guaranteed, at Holtzclaw’s Drug store. Only 50 cents. * 1 A*Good Farm For. Sale. The Marehman Home place, 865 acres, with good dwelling, out-houses, etc., on Perry branch railroad, adjoining Standard Fruit Farm, Apply at once, R. Li Marchman, tml5 Perry, Ga. 171bs Sugar for $1.00. Fred. M. Houser, 1 hereby aunouuce myself a candidate for Commissioner of Iioads and Reve nues of Houston county, subject to the rules and emulations of the Democrat ic party. Respectfully, J. T. Ellis. —The many friends in Perry and throughout Houston county of Capt. W. C. Davis will be glad to learn that he has been appoint^ ed solicitor general of the Ocmul-' gee Superior court circuit. Capt. Davis is one of the best lawyers in the state, and he will give earn est, able and correct service in performing the duties of the office assigned him. The many friends of Mr. Chester Pearce hereby aunouuce him as a can didate for the office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues of Houston, county, subject to Democratic nomination. t hereby announce myself a candidate for re-election to the office of Commis sioner of Roads and Revenues of Hous ton county, subjeot to democratic nomi nation, Respectfully, J. J. Houser. Having been appointed by the Gov ernor to fill the uuexpired term of Hope Polhill, uutil an eleotion could be held, I hereby announce my candidacy in the approaching piimary for the office of Solicitor General of this Circuit, for the remainder of such unoxpired term. Wm. BRUNSON. For State Senator. I hereby aunounoe my oandidaoy for the demooratio nomination for the office of State Senator for the 21rd Senatorial juistriot. Respectfully, H, A. Mathews. C-^JP'CrrD I3STE3 Cures Heartache, Neuralgia, Sick Heartache and LuOrlppe Pains. 15c., 2gc. and (50o. bottle. For sale by H. M. HOLTZCLAW, Druggist, Perry, Ga. W hiskey, - -$1.25 PER GALLON. - - For The legislature. I hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of Representative of Hous ton county in the next Legislature, sub ject to demooratio nomination. Respeotfully, J. M. Heard. I hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues of Houston county, sub jeot to demooratio nomination. Respeotfully, Each Hays. I hereby auuouuoe myself a candidate for the office of Representative of Hous- tun County iu the next Legislature of Georgia, Bubjeot to Demooratio nomina tion. Respectfully, T. V. Fagan. For Sheriff. I hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of Sheriff of Houston oouu- ty, subjeot to democratic primary. Respectfully, Jno. F. Troutman,Jr. 1 respeotfully announce myself a oau didate for re-eleotion to the Lower House. Having had experience, I feel that I am better able to servo tho inter ests of the people. If eleoted, I prom ise to discharge my duty faithfully and fearlessly. S. S. Taylor. I hereby annouuoe myself a candidate for the office of Sheriff of Houston county, subject to democratic notnina tion. Respeotfully, Walter E. Means. -Hon. H. A. Mathews of Fort Valley is a member of the Fruit growers committee to present a shippers’ agreement to the mem bers of the association who at tended the meeting at Macon Thursday of this week. —It is expected that Mr. Frank O. Miller of Fort Valley will be elected Grand Commander of the GrandjCommandery Knights Tem plar now in conclave *at Savan nah, he having served a term as Deputy Commander. I respectfully announce myself a oan didate for Sheriff of Houston county, subjeot to demooratio primary. If eleot ed promise faithful service. M. L. Cooper. For Clerk Superior Court. I annouuoe mytelf a candidate for re- election to the office of Olork of tl>e Superior Court of Houston County, subjeot to the Democratic nomination. If elected, I will endeavor to render the best service of which I am capable. Respeotfully, M. A.Edwards. -Don’t forget to register. Ma- FOR SALE. One McCormick Mowing chine and Rake, been used one season only, will sell at a bargain. Geo. A. Miller, Perry, Ga. BARRED P. ROCKS. 15 Eggs for 75c. Express prepaid on two or more settings in one order. McM Rainey, Perry, Ga. Another big lot of Scovil’s No, 2 Hoes just received. Hoe Han dles at $1.00 per dozen, L. M. Paul. A few more tons of Cotton meal going cheap. Fred M. Houser’s. seed Wagons ialty at and Buggies a spec- W, D. Day’s. A nice line of Stoves cheap. Fred M. Houser. Senator Tillman is an affliction to the people and the party he mis- ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS will be paid to any artist or penmen drawing us by the first of July a single line portrait of President Roosevelt, the same being an inprovement upon that drawn by Thom- as Fleming of President McKikley, a nhoto-engraved copy of which, can be spon ia the book “Around the Pan, (at : . U>,ok stores or post-paid $2.00) this <.. .. .,f the most popular books of the I hereby announce myself a candidate for Clerk of the Superior court of Hous ton county, subject to democratic nomi uation. It you find me worthy and com petent, I respectfully ask you to vote for me. I. T. Woodard For Tax Receiver, I announce myself a candidate for the office of Tax Receiver of Houston coun ty, subject to democratic nomination, and earnestly solicit the support of the voters of the county. If elected I prom ise faithful and efficient service. Respectfully, Jare II. Culler. I hereby announce myself a candidate for re-election to the office of Tax Re ceiver of Houston county, sub j act to demacratio nomination. Respectfully, B. T. Stafford Through the solicitation of friends I announce myself a candidate Tor the office of Tax Receiver of Houston county, subject to Democratic nomina tion. Respectfully. Graham Thomson . I hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of Tax Receiver of Houston county, subject to democratic nomma tion. I promise faithful- and efficient service if elected. Respectfully, Geo. S. Haslam. For Tax Collector. represents. His unreasonably vio-d,,,•-be'only one giving.an accurate ac- lenfc language delights the shrewd republicans, though his lack of judg ment leads him to believe he is do ing democratic service. count of the Pan-American Exposition, ■where our late President met his death at the hand of an assasin. Nutshell Publishing Company, New Turk. I hereby announce my candidacy for the office of Tax Collector of Houston county, subject to democratic nornum tion. I bespeak the hearty support of my friends from every section of the county. Respectfully, A. W. Murray, I respectfully announce myself Candidate for the office of Tax Collector of Houston county, subject to the Dem- cratic Primary. J. W. Bushing. —You’ll get a 50 cents meal for 25 cents at Isaac’s Cafe,Third street, Macon, Ga. I hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of Representative of Hous ton county in the next Legislature of Georgia, subjeot to Demooratio nomi nation. Respeotfully, Robert E. Brown. iPond for Prlvftto Prloo Liat anil mention this! .Paper. iWrite: WIH8T0H BIS. 00., Winiten, IT. 0. LOWEST PRICED WHISKEY HOUSE, o. z. mcarthur, dentist, FOKT VALLEY, GEORGIA. Office over Slnppey’s Drugstore. Photograph Gallery. I have Opened a Photograph Gallery on Carroll Street, Perry, Ga., near Home Journal offide. Photographs from $1,00 to $4.00 per dozen. Will be at Gallery Saturdays and Mon days only. To the Volers of Houston County. I respectfully ask your support m tbe Democratic primary for Representative. With the experience of the last term in the House, I will be able, if elected, to render you more efficient service in the next. O. C. Richardson. For County Treasurer. Being urged by friends iu and around Perry, I have consented to become a candidate for the office of County Treasurer of Houston county, subjeot to demooratio nomination. Respeotfully, Asberry Bryant. ENLARGING AND FRAMING To Suit Customers. Sunshine not necessary for good work* Yours to please, G. L. STRIPLING. KAGON SEED HOUSE GARDEN AND FIELD I horeby announce myself a candidate for re-election to the office of County Treasurer oE Houston county, subject to demooratio nomination. Respectfully, W. jJ Moore. For 'Coroner. I hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of Coroner of Houston county, subject to democratic nomina tion. Respectfully, A. B. Schilling. BEANS, CORN, ONION SETS, EARLY AMBER and ORANGE SORGHUM. KAFFIR CORN, PEANUTS, WATERMELON, CANTALOUPE Stock and Poultry Powders. L W. OKAY, Mug>. <166 Poplar St. 1JIACON, GA. Subscribe for Home Journal. THEM’S A BIG SHOW IN TOWN. State ImMK tip WhmM:: It o a magnificent aggregation of the World’s Best. The sign on the entrance reads: BENSON & HOUSER. Better take in this show—it’s worth seeing* The display of Spring Suits will interest every good dresser in town, while the reasonable prices will interest every prudent and careful buyer. NEW SPRING FABRICS. A Display worth coming miles to see. A glad hand of welcome awaits every caller. Admis sion nothing. Won’t you come? BENSON & HOUSER, The Up-to-Date Clothiers, 420 Third Strete. MACON, SiMi