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KKIIIAV, .11.turn III, ISII7.
And now the “outs” will watch
with eagle eyes the acts of^tlie “ins”
iu the affairs of government.
Tuts might well be termed an age
of receiver*. The practice of asking*
for and appointing them lias gone be¬
yond all reason.
Oris State had in her treasury ° n
March 1st Sl.GW5.7Si 54. This, after
the larger portion of pensions had been
paid, is enough to weather through the
year on.
May she incessant tain we have
bad since tbe char v of adts nistration
is but the tears f F.vmpa . i t K file*
mcmt If to c i if". *s ar-fs
due be sasid <•!< rt.<
h j;,A w< with the
dent « H'pns his term of
o c crowd with which
b* h h « i-rmhemotc is enough to
mtLk* r m m e with him
papers are hf btu*y do*
i.t a #*« f appoioUsef nt ,
i mirt ins cabinet before hi# inau
gams Ait4 they are doubtless
Hikiuiir m hie miimm hi their iruesseB.
t
W aha now m & how technicalities
of law will |>e run in to clear Hey
nold# and Brook* < a, their self-osnfps*
ed and heinous murder. Such is clear
!y their onij hope to escape the gal
lows.
Haiti thought to pull off the Cor
bett-Fitzhimmons fight at the
ning of the extra session of Congress.
Both at once would haye been rather
too much of a load for the duily press
to carry.
Xoiiodv is surprised that the bur¬
den of the President’s message to the
extra session of Congress was finances
and the Im iff. The latter 1ms been
the all-absorbing theme of the Presi¬
dent for years.
It is now announced that the Cuban
war will come to an end within the
next two weeks. If this be so the
the world, and this country especially,
should give thanks. It has been a
wearisome contest.
The Constitution makes periodical
efforts to open the State campaign
which belongs to next year. We be¬
gin to have a suspicion that there is
something more than usual in the
Constitution's course.
Whatever may be said agaiust
Clevelttud he appointed more Southern
men to high i nice than lms any other
President for half a century. In this
he showed good judgment of human
nature if nothing more.
It is a shame that the readers of the
daily papers should be drenched with
so much of the Corbett-Fitzsim
nions tight which occurred day be¬
fore yesterday. Such barbarous affairs
should be giveu short notice if any at all.
They say Georgia is away ahead of
all other Southern States iu the num¬
ber of office seekers under the uew ad¬
ministration. Nothing strnugc about
that. It’s just because Georgia has the
most good material from which to make
appointees.
The appeal made by the cotton
growers association in session iu Au
gusla the first of the week to farmers
to reduce their acreage is a strong one
but we fear it comes too late to have
any effect on this crop. Guano has
been bouebt.
Ut _ b ..„. «. miiog
the basket thick and fast under the
new administration. Civil service nor
nothing else stands in the way of
publicans when tbe spoils of office are
in their reach. They take every thing
insight and lose no time in taking it.
This will hardly be a lengthy session
of Congress. It was called for a spe
cia«rurpo»,-.» bisbUrtff
legislation—and as the Republican par
ty seldom wavers iu doing what its
leaders demand, such legislation will
probably be passed in short order and
the session end.
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THE OGLETHORPE ECHO, LEXINGTON, GA.: FRIDAY, MARCH 19, 1897.
railroad combinations. |
1
A change has come in the sentiment
of many people a* to railroad combines
and syndicates. A short while since ;
they were the great bugaboos of the
people and loud were the demands
made for means and laws to "prevent
them. That was because the people
did not understand their purposes so
well. They are becoming better in¬
formed now. and though there is more
combining of railroads in Georgia and
the South today t han there has ever been
there is very little said about it or ob¬
jection raised.
This conies from demonstrations of
tbe fact thaf the successful operation
of a large proportion of Southern roads
is dependent in no small degree upon
forming combinations with some of
tbe great syndicates of the more popu¬
lous North and East. We have a
striking instance of this right at our
door iu the Georgia, Carolina A, Nor
thern, which almost skirts Oglethorpe
county. As an independent road it
could not be operated anything like as
advantageously to its patrons as it is
now operated as a part of the Seaboard
Air Line system. It is an open fact
that it does not pay operating expenses
as now operated and that the more
prosperous northern portion of the sys¬
tem has to contribute largely toils sup
port. This it does and can afford to do
as the G. C. A N. is a good feeder to
certain other parts, of the whole svs
tern and the combination of the busi¬
ness of the whole makes more business
for the entire system.
This state of affairs prevails with
several other roads in the State,
Most notable among these are sev- J
era! roads now a pan of the great;
Sou hern s\ stem; for example the East!
Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia,
the Central and the South !
Georgia and Florida. Before these '
roads were incorporated in this systc-m
their patronage lacked a great deal of
being suflnieni to enable them to afford
anything like the ice they arc now
givinc the public. They were in the
hands of receivers and were almost on
the verge of being discontinued. Tbe
transformation was sudden and radical
when the Southern acquired them as
feeders to tbe main body of the system
which was operating further North,
Bn d now their equipage and service is
complete.
Of course railroad combines are to
1 be deplored when they are made for
the purpose of' gaining undue powers
I over the section* trough which they
travel—to kill off competition and to
monopolize the patronage. But this is
not, the purpose of the combinations
which have made the two systems
which we name above. These com
bines are formed in order ttiat feeders
may be controlled by larger systems in
the North and East. The parent por¬
tions of these systems know that they
will have to contribute from their earn¬
ings iu order to give such service over
these feeders as will give them patron¬
age to turn into them. They can af¬
ford to do this because the long haul,
to use a railroad phrase, they get of
the passengers and freight which these
feeders turn over to them brings them
in ri muneration sufficient Vo offset
wiiat they have to contribute to the
support of the short lines. It is a
plain business transaction with them
and not one of creating a monopoly
that they can make ttieir charges what
they may because of no competition.
Such combines as these are to be
condoned rather than condemned
those who patronize a majority of
Southern roads. Without them maQy
of our roads would be poorly equipped
aud badly operated. With them we
are given as good service as is to be
had upon the large and prosperous
railroads of the more populous sections
of the country. These facts are be¬
coming apparent to the people and tbat
they are beiug appreciated is attested
by the cessation of the great hue and
cry that was constantly being raised a
few years since against railroad pools
ami monopolies. We were then igno¬
rantly trying to prevent what we are
now finding to be blessings.
THEY ARE HAMPERED.
A majority of Georgia's delegation
to this session of Congress are new
members—young men atire with
lion and a determination to write their
names on the pages of history.
less their constituency who do not fully
appreciate the situation is expecting
each aud every one of these new and
Such as lhu * expectant should he j
advised of the trut condition of affairs
wtm 'h a ° greatly hampers their repre
*eutattves « to make it exceedingly
hard and a strong probability tbat they
will not travel far on the road of fame
mapped out for them.
This Congress is overwhelmingly
Republican aud a large portion of the
memlier. „e new lfcp.Mi™, repre -
sentattves. Iu this case it is but natu
ral that these members will be shoved
to the forefront by the Speaker of the
House, the President of the Senate and
the chief executive, and for policy's :
sake as strenuous efforts will be made
to keep all Democratic members in the
background. With these probabilities
them jD lbe f ace our new
members would be but courting disap¬
pointment, and probable chagrin should
they attempt to force any legislation
that promises to bring them fame.
The majority of Congress would, for
political purposes, if nothing else, op¬
pose them and, in common parlance,
our members would be “sat upon.”
This being truly the state of affairs
it would be unjust to expect much of
our new and young members. Old and
already famous Democratic members
may be able to make their presence
felt in t>iis Congress, but our new
members will hardly be permitted to
do so. They will have to be content
with being but a portion of a silent
minority even though they have to
chafe under such restraints. And un¬
til there is change in the complexion
of the body to which they belong they
will be thus hampered.
IMMIGRATION THIS YEAR.
The immigration movement from
tbe North and Northwest to Georgia,
which has Jbeen mainly experimental
for the past two or three years prom¬
ises to crystaliza into a large and per¬
manent movement this year. Colonies
are being planted in several portions
of the State and the influx of citizens
to them promises to be large.
This is evidence, that there has been
no in the colonies
heretofore planted. The experience
iu these has fully satisfied those who
have come .South that (he natural ad
vantages offered by our State and cli
mate are all they have been represent
ed to them to be and tbat life is far
more of a pleasure here than in the
frigid North and Northwest. The ex
periment they have been making has
been closely watched by their former
neighbors and friends, and the fact
tbat they are coming South this year in
largely increased numbers is convine
iug evidence that they have been satis
tied that this section is the place for
homes.
We have never had any fears but
that these immigrants would be pleased
with our clime; that they would find
our natural advantages so far ahead of
those of their native sections as to
cause them to wouder why they had
oot found it tarlier. From the colo¬
nies already planted in Georgia comes
nothing but the best of reports as to
the health and prosperity of their oc¬
cupants. The Fitzgerald colony, the
largest yet planted in the State, is ex¬
citing the wonder of the whole coun¬
try. It is tliriving even beyond the
expectations of its most enthusiastic
promoters. Its citizens are pleased
with their move almost beyond ex¬
pression and the reports they are send¬
ing back to their former neighbors are
most favorable. These reports are
doing the work of bringing more colo¬
nies to Georgia and before the year is
at an end several other colonies will be
prospering on our soil.
We regret that this immediate sec¬
tion of the State is doiug nothing to
secure one or more of these colonies.
Without any disparagement to the
southern portion of the State, where
these new citizens are being mainly
located, we feel assured that if this belt
of Georgia were given a trial new com¬
ers would fiud it far better suited to
their wants and more like their native
section as to character of soil with as
desirable climate and other advantages
as that which so pleases them in the
more southern latitude.
Oglethorpe county should offer in¬
ducements to these colouists. Within
her boundary is an abundance of idle
lands of as good quality as can be
found in the State or South. It may
not be as low priced as some of that
which is being sold to colonists in other
parts of the State, but, quality and lo¬
cation considered, it is fully as cheap.
It would be of great advantage to
the county to have, some of these colo¬
nists settle in our midst. Acres of
laud now 1\ ing absolutely idle would
Tutt’s Pills
Cure AU.
iver T Ilta sisoe
C pr r r<a vl f "■ DtflUlj v
is health. The secret ofhealth is
‘ho rower to digest and assim
lIate a proper quamty of food,
This can never be done when
f] ^ lc ]j U v ' - er Cr Hoes UOt b not ‘ art lCt it’s “ S P nart a "’
HZ I JO VOU KFlOW “ tfl IS T
I utt*s T Liver , Ptlls are an abso- ,
,
lute cure for sick headache, dys- j
tipnsia Z,“ sour stomach malaria ™ ^ 1
toiisupauon, lorptu mu, pnci>,
jaundice, bilious fever, bilious
ness an j kindred diseases
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not only he made to add their share to
the products and wraith of tbe county,
but new ideas would be infused among
our citizens that would enable them to
make perhaps two blades grow where
one grew before.’’ and they would be
consequently benefitted. Other portions
of the State are putting forth efforts to
secure these new citizens and Ogle¬
thorpe snould not be behind. They
are coming and corning in great num¬
bers this year and for tbe next few
years to come. Those sections that
get the first of them will get the most
desirable citizens. So let us be up and
doing. We deserve the best and it 18
the best only we should have. Can’t a
movement be started to bring the lands
of our county to tbe notice of these
new comers.
The new Congress commenced busi¬
ness Monday iu compliance with Oi
ders from McKinley. Its proceedings
for the next few weeks will be closely
watched.
Who Can Measure
The influence of the mother 1 It
shapes the course of unborn gen¬
erations—goes sounding through
all coming ages and enters the
confines of Eternity. ,
With what rfjare, therefore,
should the Expectant Mother be
guarded, and how great the ef¬
fort be to ward off danger and
make her life happy.
"Mother’s Friend”
A11 a y s
II enzous
* ness, re¬
lieves the
y .Headache,
w, , ...Cramps
and Hau
f? ft sea, and
> so pre¬
pares the
system that Child-Birth is made
easy and the time of recovery
shortened—many say “stronger
after than before confinement.”
It insures safety to life of both
mother and child. All who have
used “Mother's Friend” say they
will never be without it again.
Ho other remedy robs confine¬
ment of its pain.
“A customer whose wife used ‘Mother’s Friend,
ears that if she had to go through the ordeal
again, and there were but four bottles to be
obtained, and the cost was f100.00 per bottle, he
would have them.” Geo.Layton, Dayton,Ohio.
Sent by Mail, on receipt of price. ft .00 PER BOTTLE. Book,
TO '*EXPECTANT MOTH HRS” mailed free containing
valuable information and voluntary testimonials.
The BRADFiELD REGULATOR CO., Atlanta. Ga.
SOLD BY ALL DRUUGGISTS.
MONEY TO LOAN.
I WILL loan money on good farm lands or
town property at 8 per cent, per annum.
Cal) and see ine. Respectfully,
OMAR L. LITTLE,
Attorney-at-Lavv, Lexington, Ca.
SAM’L H. SIBLEY,
attorney - at - HLa/w,
UNION POINT and LEXINGTON.
YAFFICE ‘ 1 DAY'S at Lexington Thursday and
Friday of each week. Oiliee with W. M.
Howard, in Court house.
SAM L. OLIVE,
.A_tt©rzie37- - at - HLa-w,
LEXIMCTON, CA.
/ \FFICE third door from front, entrance on
Y f rigid hand side of liali on lirst floor of Court
house. Ije31-951
BENJAMIN GILHAM,
A.ttorney - at - Xja-^7-,
LEXIMCTON, CA.
* YYFKICE 1 In brick buibling Will adjacent bonds to Roane in
House, first floor. execute
lieu of private sureties for all county officers,
administrators, contraeiors, executors, injnnn guar¬
dians. indemnity, assignees, receivers,
tion, trustees and internal revenue at a small
cost and promptly.
F. PHILLIPS,
Oonsut.ltln.g- Optician
ATHENS, CA.
T’' YES examined free of all charge and glasses
I’j flitted at reasonable prices. Pebbles a spe¬
cialty. Office at Michael Bros.
M. J. NICHOLSON,
Practicing * Physician,
Obstetrician and Surgeon,
.4 NTIOCH GA. Chronic and diseases of wo*
iV men and children a specialty. Has taken
special course m nervous diseases and diseases
of eye and ear. Has been offered one thousand
dollars for his treatment of blood poison.
SAM M’Ql'KEN. WILL CARTER.
McQUEEN & CARTER,
Barbers and Hair Dressers,
Coltege Ave., Athens.
AVING a pi in united our forces, we are bet
ter prepared to serve our Commercial patrons. vSbop at
Queen’s old stand, under Hotel.
THE VICTORIA,
W. G. McKENZIF, Proprietor,
CLAYTON STR.. ATHENS, GA.
lMR>T-class fare and accommodation f at mod
JT erate prices. Most «*entrally located.
ROANE * HOUSE,
LEXINGTON. GA.
MRS. B. E. ROANE,
1 >atks. t 2 .uo per day; single mala, so cents.
ui*r. Porter meets ail trams.
Want8U— All 1069 wso can think
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BUGGIES! BUGGIES!
AND HARNESS!
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I have sold nearly a|hundred Buggies and sets of Har¬
ness this season. And that too without much
effort. The quality of the goods and
the prices makes them go.
Big Assortment Now on Hand.
WALTER MAXWELL
Leader in Low Prices and Dealer in Everything,
CRAWFORD, GA.
HASELTON’S MUSIC f
GA.
PIRNOS.‘
We are the only DEALERS in Northeast Georgia—we buy direct from the factories and
can save you at lea-t 20 per cent,, agents’ commission. We carry full hues of Pianos, Organs
and all kinds of Small Musical Instruments, Pictures and Frames.
THOS. BAILEY, Manager. O. H. ARNOLD. L. F. EDWARDS, Sect’y and Treas.
THOS. BAILEY & CO.,
FOUNDRY & MACHINE WORKS
ATHENS, O-^l.
New Shops, New Tools, First-Class
Men and Materials.
! ■ Build and Repair all Kinds of Machinery
§:! 11 I 1S Saw-Mills, Boxes, Etc., Grist a specialty. Mills, Shafting, Manufacturers* Puellys, Pedastals Agents ,
for the best Engines, Boilers, Injectors and
Ejectors and in the market. Keep in stock
llili Steam Water Pipe and Fittings
and Cotton Presses of best make.
j aaB ^jf ipf i C!N WORK OF ALL KINDS DONE.
r Satisfaction Guaranteed.
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The * Season’s t Greetings.
To each and every patron who exended us favors during 1890
we are profoundly grateful. We sincerely hope that 1897
will prove a year of peace, prosperity and happiness to all of
them as well as to our country and country at large. We
shall put forth every effort to aid in making it so. We will
continue to offer the most choice of Family and Fancy Gro¬
ceries, Tin and Hardware, Drugs and Patent Medicines, etc.
at the lowest prices they can be legitimately public’s sold for cash.
Wc solicit a continuation of the favors, promising
at all times our earnest effort to please all. Respectfully,
W. J. COOPER & CO.,
LEXINGTON, GA.
HOLMAN & SCOTT,
--WHOLESALE -VXD RETAIL DEALERS IX-
HORSES # MULES.
Auction Every Thursday and Friday.
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|)v scl 'p ng short time and save the expense of
Tbe stock we sell at auction is the same we sell every day and is gnaran
.«d to l*« HOLMAN & SCOTT! Athens'; Ga.
ALL KINDS OF JOB PRINTING
Done with Neatness and Dispatch at this Office.
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