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The Oglethorpe Echo
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Official Organ of Oglethorpe County.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER II, I SHU.
Or course there is a cry of fraud. It
wouldn’t seam like wc had had an elec¬
tion if there wasn’t.
Great Scott! How many liars there
are in this country! Every Democrat
lias, you know, been branded a liar.
The Legislature seems to realize
that it has lots to do and but little time
in which to do it and it is going at it
with a vim.
Now that the campaign is over let
it he a thing of the past. Go to work
for the material interest of yourself
and your section.
The campaign just past has been
one more of principles than any WC
have had in years and years. And
look at the result.
Money may talk, and the time may
have been when it carried elections,
hut Tuesday’s election seems to have
been an exception.
With Cleveland President, backed
by a Democratic Congress, four years
of peace and prosperity is assured.
And more will follow.
We don’t care to holler until we get
out of the woods. As this is written
the result of the national election is
not known at this office.
Now, county candidates, we will let
you hnve a say two. Because we have
put you off until the last iN not that we
deem you less important.
It is plain that it takes something
else besides boodle to carry elections
in this country now. It is to bo re¬
gretted that it has not always been thus.
The rural districts will never con¬
sent. to a basis of representation which
will give the towns eontroll of things.
And they should not. It would not be
just.
Unless the Third parly has lives
like a vat it is foiever dead. Its delu¬
ded followers will surely see the delu¬
sion before another campaign year
rolls around.
We wish it was so we would not have
another election in ten years. It will
take about that length of time for the
country to recover from the bad effects
of the lost one.
Now lets lay politics aside and all
go to work to better the condition of
the country. This work must be done
at home. Very little van be accom¬
plished by legislation.
ONE more such a contest as that
just ended in the Tenth would wreck
almost every business interest in that
district. The effects of this one will
lie felt for a long time.
The Third party leaders are now
very well aware of “where they are at.”
Thas ts, that they are on the lookout
for another party which will offer some
promise of giving them preferment.
There is world's of capital waitiug
to be invested iu enterprises in Geor¬
gia, but it will never plant itself among
such exemption aud lax collecting laws
as arc now oti tiie statutes of the State.
It is indeed a healthy sign for the
country when “boodle” has so liulc ef¬
fect upon elections. When it ceases
entirely to be a factor iu campaigns we
will have a cleaner aud better govern¬
ment.
Let the Legislature spend one of the
fifty days allotted it to discussing aud
investigating Georgias collection laws.
If it should bring about more stringent
laws it will be the best spent day of
the session.
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We would like to wake up about a
hundred years hence and read what
the history of that day will have to say
about the last campaign. We doubt
IT IS OVER.
Every citizen, of whatever party or
race, whether actively in politics or
not, heaves a sigh of relief that the
campaign is over. Not manyJ'of the
t
present generation have passed through
just such a one. ft has been marked
in its bitterness ever since it opened,
and the nerves and wits of every par¬
ticipant, and looker-on as well, [have
been strained to their utmost strength.
The wonder is that there has not been
a greater number of serious outcomes
from it than has.
But it is over. It is a thins of the
past—and let's let it be. After all it
was nothing more nor less than the dif¬
ference of opinions of men, and the ef¬
forts they put forth to convince others
that their opinions were right. View¬
ing it thus it was not such a momen
tous affair as many seemed to think it.
Without it the world will continue to
move on without the least Jbobble.
Then should not the people do likewise.
During the heat of the contest many
things were doubtless done and said
which cool, unbiased thought will show
to us was wrong, We will, when the
blending smoke of the fray has cleared
away, be able to see many mistakes we
made in word or deed, and we will he
in a better state of mind to regret and
atone for them. Let us lose no time
or opportunity to show that regret and
atonement.
Let campaigns be as they may apd
terminate as they may, we must not
lose sight of how blessed it is for men
to dwell together in harmony. The
interests of all people of any section
are linked together. There may be
differences of opinion as to what laws
and regulations are most apt to pro¬
mote those interests but that does not
unlink the interests of those who differ;
and most assuredly it does not warrant
continuous contention after it has been
shown which opinions a majority of
the people entertain.
Therefore, let us lay aside all feel¬
ings that may have been engendered
by the campaign just past. Let us
come together as one people looking
only to the upbuilding of ourselves and
our common country. We can gain
nothing by nursing our pique of defeat
nor by undue crowing over our victory.
They can do us no good nor our oppo¬
nents any more harm than they will do
ourselves.
Then there should be rejoicing that
the campaign is over; that we can look
upon every citizen and neighbor as
our comrade in the warfare we will
make for our common interests. How
relieved we should nnddofeel that such
a state of affairs exists.
A POOR MAN’S LAW.
Some one has been so unwise as to
charge that our atlvocacy of the aboli¬
tion of our exemption laws is in be¬
half of the rich creditor against the
poor debtor. How any thinking man
can get so badly twisted on this sub¬
ject we fail to see.
There is no law on our statutes that
works so directly against the poor man
ns those laws. Especially is this true
in the ease of the man who nas noth¬
ing to offer as security, nor nothing to
homestead upon and is compelled to
ask for indulgence for supplies, or
credit for whatever he buys. In his
ease these laws can certainly afford him
no protection or even a bulwark be¬
hind which to protect himself front
creditors, but they do cause him lo pay
higher prices for what he buys even if
he pays cash for them.
They do this in this way: Abuse
them as much as you may ami you
must admit that merchants (we take
them for example because they do the
bulk of the crediting done) must live
and make a profit to cover interest on
the money they have invested. This
much rightfully belongs to them and
cannot be denied them. Hut experi¬
ence has taught;.them that a certain
per cent, of their creditors will fail
each year to pay them up. These cred¬
itors arc most likely to be among that
class who have something to home¬
stead upon if it becomes necessary
andean thereby stay collections. In
putting prices upon their goods mer¬
chants must, therefore, add enough to
cover these losses, whether they occur
or not, anti all their customers must
pay them. Ask any merchant about
his collections at the end of the year
and he will hardly report them over
eighty per cent, of what is owing him.
That means that a profit of twenty per
ccoi. must , , be placed , . upon all his . goods ,
to Cover this loss. This added to a
l.giimiat.? profit nms his price, » P <•
where they are ruinous to all buyers,
and especially to the poor man who de
pends upon his daily labor tor a sup
port. It forces him to pay the debts
of those who take advantage of the law
*» W'W •her *««.
thing he is not able to do,
Aoolish the law and place every man
upon a common footing. Lnaet tustead
more stringent collection laws so that
creditors will feel assured of collecting
what is due them and debtors
■»*' ’ h '» “'j ■>*» * «•»»
will have to pay it and we will see
goods sold at much lower prices anti
smaller profits than now and both cred¬
itor and debtor getting along better.
Nothing else will so surely and speed¬
ily restore that confidence the lack of
I which is so much felt is business cir¬
cles at present.
Every poor man should rise up and
demand the legislation we advocate on
this line, and the wealthy should not
aud will not object to it.
IT WILE NOT DO.
Some of our big cotemporaries in
some of the big towns of Geojgia are
trying to work up a sentiment in favor
of changing the basis of representation
in the Legislature in this State. It is
just a little game of theirs that will not
work.
The change they propose is to allow
one representative for every given num¬
ber of inhabitants. As the law now
reads there can be no more than three
representatives from any one county.
This, of course, places the basis of rep¬
resentative from the city counties far
above that of the rural counties.
While at first glance it would seem that
the matter of changing the representa¬
tion so as to base it upon population is a
fair and equitable proposition, it will not
bear close criticism. If the change
should be made the city counties would
be given almost a control of the Legis¬
lature of the State, This would not do.
In our opinion the representation
should be so based as to give all interests
of the State an equal showing. If the
proposed change should be made that
would not be the case. The farming
interest of the State is by far the great¬
est, but if the representation is based
upon population its representatives
would likely be in a minority. The
present laws makes this matter pretty
evenly divided and it is right.
Furthermore, if this proposed change
was made it would be obliged to increase
the number of members of the Gener¬
al Assembly so mach as to make that
body one a great deal more unwieldy
than it is new. This would be a neces¬
sary consequence, for if the basis was
so fixed that the smallest counties of
the State would be entitled to any rep
repsentative at all it would give the
larger counties a greatly increased rep¬
resentation. For instance Fulton
would show up with ten twelve oreven
more.
We, therefore think that, while it
may seem otherwise, the present law' is
just enough. We don’t see how a bet¬
ter one can be obtained.
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A chemical success and medical reference triumph, so
speaks an eminent physician aud in the eulogy to
Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral; was
none too strong. No other medicine is so
safe and ctfieacicious in all diseases of the
throat and lungs.
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You should always go to A. 11.
Robertson’s Marble Yard, Athens,
(la., for the cheapest Monuments
and Tombstones.
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When tin- IIriirt Im AHi'rtrtl
l!v Rheumatism or any of the muscles near
that organ it is like tampering with an electric
wire, for death may content any moment. If
life is worth $.1 go to the druggist and get Pr.
Drummond’s Lightning Remedy, or send to
the Drummond Medicine Co.. JS 50 Maiden
Lane, New York, and they will sen ! you a
large bottle electricity, by prepaid but express. will It is not life as
quick as time. it wanted. save your
if you take it in Agents
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tp touu hack ac m s
Or you arc all wotn out, really good for nothing
it ts general debility. Try
RRoif.v.s i nay it ITT tins.
It will euro you. and give n good appetite. 8olJ
by all dealers in medicine.
A I.antler.
Since its first introduction, Electric Bitters
has gained clearly rapidly in the in lead popular favor, until
now it is among pure me¬
dicinal tonics ami alteratives—containing
nothing which permits its use ns a beverage
or intoxicant, it is recognized as the best and
purest medicine for all ailments of the Stom¬
ach, Headache, Liver or Indigestion, Kidneys, Constipation, it will cure Sick
and
drive Malaria from the system. Satisfaction
guaranteed be refunded. with Price each bottle or the money will
only f>Oe. per bottle. Sold
by M. ti. Little, Crawford.
Get your system in good shape
for the spring purifying and summer blood by clean¬
ing and the by tak¬
ing Dr. H. C. Parson*’ Celebrated
Blood Purifier. It is praised by all
who take it. Price 11.00; six bot¬
tles *5.00. For sale at Little’s
Drag Store, Crawford, Ga.
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Dr. John Bull's Worm Destroyer
tastes good aud quickly removes worms from
children or grown people, restoring the
weak and puny to robust health. Try them.
No other worm medicine is so safe and sure.
Price 25 cents at drug stores, or sent and by mail
by John D. Park A Sons Co., 175 177 Syc¬
amore St., Cinciuatti, O. [dec. 4.
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There is something wrong with the
j father who will tie up his dog at night
and let his boy run the streets,
TilK ONLY ONE EVER PRINTER.
There is t' 4 »n 3-inch Yoti Pp® Find display iht* advertisement YVortlf P . in
a
; paper, ibis week, which has no two words
j alike except one word. The same is true of
: vCreseeut” on everything they make and
^ Zot,
i Beautiful Lithographs or Samples Free,
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i Ladies are Unfortunate,
i Pbilotokeu coutrols the nerves, aids nature
I in her various fuuelious, and thus combats
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you d4^ri
j Yo^k.^nd tof a uivf Ampbieg
with directions and certificate from mauy la
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Used Everywhere, and Endorsed
Wherever Used.
The Most Popular Glasses in the U. S.
They are daily worn and are warmly praised by
the solid representitive men of this country,
many of them being of national fame. The list
embraces bankers, merchants, lawyers, Govern
ors, Senators, foreign ministers, mechanics,
preachers, men eminent in all professions Buy and
trades. Physicians recommend them. none
but the geduine. These perfect Glasses are ac¬
curately adjusted to all eyes at the store of
ARNOLD & STEWART,
LEXINGTON, GA.
EMORY CASON,
Attorney-:-at-:-Taaw,
LEXINGTON. CA.
W. L. BROWN,
-A-ttorne^ - at - La-w,
LEXINGTON, CEORCIA.
( VT \ KNERAL law practice. Offlce Special Arnold’s attention Drug
to collections. over
Store, front of Court-house.
FARM LOANS.
■VTEGOTIATED on lands in the following conn
i> tics: Clarke, Oglethorpe, Oconee, Jackson
and Walton. Apply to
COBB & CO., Athens, Ca.
Over J. S. King & Co., Thomas St. entrance.
CheapestMoney Yet
T 1 AM prepared to negotiate loans of money on
improved farming lands cheaper and quicker
than ever before right in Oglethorpe county, Oilice
third door to the on front entrance to the
Court house.
W. G. JOHNSON,
May 5th, 1S90. Lexington, ga
M. J. NICHOLSON,
Practicing * Physician,
Obstetrician and Surgeon,
A NTIOCII GA. Chronic and diseases of wo¬
men and children a diseases' specialty, lias taken
special course in nervous ami thousand diseases
of eve and ear. Has been offered one
dollars for his treatment of blood poison.
PENSIONS.
A V CCORDING to act of Congress, approved
1 July 28, 1892, the survivors «f the Indian
wars, known as the Black Hawk war, Creek
war, Cherokee disturbances and the Seminole
war are of now entitled to a monthly pension. In
case death of soldier the widow gets the pen
sion. I am in position to prosecute and estab
lish claims lor such survivors and widows and
shall be pleased to serve them in tnat capacity.
EMORY CASON.
Aug. 10. 1892. Lexington, Ga.
YOUR GUN!
■o
EN OW is the time to have it cleaned lip and put
in thorough repair for the ensuing hunting
season. of 1 am repairing prepared done to doit lor pistols your. and All
manner on guns or
satisfaction guaranteed.
CLAUDE ROWE,
(Rowe’s Old Shops.) Lexington, Ca.
JpSlPP’s nPSiiiLiPrint.
Broad Str., ATHENS, CA.
MEALS AT-ALL HOURS,
TTAV1NG I i re opened my restaurant for the
winter, I solicit the patronage of the public
Fresh fish and oysters served and for sale at all
times. Confectioneries and fruits at wholesale
and retail.
W. A. JESTER, Prop.
Something Better!
YXTE now' have an arrangement by which w'e
tv can loan money on improved real estate
security in Georgia direct from the capitalist
that ow n the money. W'e do our ow r n work,
use our own forms, draw papers in our own
name and are the managers of our own business.
W’e are entirely independent of the middle man,
who usually gets a big commission and does ab
solutelj ties nothing except to forward the securi
to some Eastern investment seeker to whom
cheaper they are sold. W'e can now negotiate loan
done under and quicker old than could possibly be
the plan, and we are willing to
divide these benefits w ith our customers. W'e
are anxious to confer with parlies needing mon¬
ey. It would be better for applicants to call at
our and office, know w here they can examine the papers
exactly what our terms are, nut if
this is not convenient, we will be glad to corre
feb!9tf ]
FREE! FREE! FREE!
ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE OF
Fruitland Nurseries |
(Established in 1856.)
P. J. BERCKMANS,
PROPRIETOR,
-/k-TTOCSTA, - Gr-A..
200 Acres In fruit Nursery.
Fruit ami t irnamental Trees, RUSES. Ever¬
greens, Strawberry Plants, Grape Vines,
Greenhouse and Redding Plants. Largest
stock and most extensive variety to
be found anywhere in the South.
NO TREE mmi.KKS EMPLOYED.
Send your orders direct to the Proprietor and
avoid being imposed upon.
! The “L^estJflllnthaWorldl
Tuffs Tiny Fiiis*
are very small, yetposaessall the vir
A _ of the larger TutP» PHla which A
w tues w
have been so popi .arfor thirty years.
^ B Their size and sugar-coating com. _
w mend them for the use of children
and person* with weak stomachs. For
• Sick Headache •
i A thev are invaluable as they came the A
w and food to a&dmil*tt% off naturally nourish without the nausea body^p
pa&s Itoth sises of Tati's Pill®
■9 a or frtning. sold all druggists. Dose small. S ^
are by Office, 3d Park Place, N. Y
Price, S5cw m
Ripaxxs Tabides cure had breath.
A BARGAIN STORE!
THAT IS JUST WHAT
JOHN m. STOKELY
IS CONDUCTING AT
You may think this is said just to catch your attention, but it is not.
All you have to do to be convinced that I mean just what 1 say is to visit ■
me and price my goods. You will be astonished at what low prices I am- -
offering goods. My stock embraces a full line of Dry Goods. Notions,
Canned Goods, Provisions. Etc. I mean strictly business. Don’t sleep
over your chances. Yours for trade,
JOHN M. STOKELY,
Cash Bargain Store, CRAWFORD, GA.
MONOPOLY AT AN END!
WE RELIEVE THE PEOPLE
From having to pay any price asked for
CROCK EIIY, G LA SS W A RE,
Lamps, Table Cutlery, Etc.
Lam|»s from lOc. to S$l^.
Chamber Sets from. to $30.
Tea. Sets from $4 to $35.
Dinner Sets from *$14 to $75.
All we ask is that our goods he inspected and our prices ascertained.
We are in business to please the public and build up a trade and we are
going to do it if good goods, low prices and fair dealing mean anything.
TURNER & WOODS,
* *T‘T **’ F v ' 1 1 ‘ 1 ,,,, ' ’ 11 1 noot 1 * ’ , ATHENS, GA.
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NEW MILLINERY!
New Fall and Winter Millinery from New York and
Baltimore being constantly received by
MISS ANNIE KNOX
^ ,0 cor< l* a ^y invites the ladies to call and let her show
them the latest styles and novelties.
pfl THE 0 LD STAND, LEXINGTON.
SHIP YOUR COTTON
TO
stone & cavanaugh,
iYTjaUST^L,
Seven-sixteenths of a cent will pay all expenses, including freight
and average loss in weight, on cotton shipped us from Oglethorpe
county for stile on arrival. ~
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AS BURY HULL P. B. TOBIN.
HULL- St TOBIN,
Successors to Ceo. R. Sibley & Co..
FACTORS _ _
845 AND 847 Reynolds Street,
^.TTCs-'crs'X-A., a-: T—1C JJEBG-X-A.
■••'Personal Attention Ci-.en to alt Branches of Our Business.
QUICKEST SALES. PROMPT RETURNS.
SHIP TO
DAVISON & FARGO,
COTTON FACTORS,
-£i.TTC3-'CrST-A., GEORGIA.
HIGHEST PRICES. BEST WEIGHTS.
C. 1L HOWARD. S. P. WEI MGER
C. H. HOWARD & CO •J
; W. H. Howard & Sons,
Successors to
Cotton Commission Merchants, t
20 McIntosh (Seventh) Street, AUtSUSTA, GA.
Orders for Bagging and Ties aud Consignment of