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HOME JOURNAL.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1886.
FOR CONGRESS.
HON. H. H. CARLTON,
OF CI.ABKI OODSTT.
ECHOES.
The Charlestonians are hand
shaking because they have had no
shake for many days.
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The e&rthqaake centre has been
transferred to Ninety-six, S. C.
The thermometer centre was 96 in
July
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There is no other county in
Georgia so filled with bustling and
beautiful little townships as
Greene.
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It would be queer if the Demo
cratic party in Georgia were to dis
integrate because they would not
pay the poll tax.
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Whether November shall come
■*in like a lamb or like a lion, it will
come all the same, and it will
bring—another election ! Tra la
la!
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When the citadel of Democracy
is menaced from any quarter, the
Democratic party of Middle Geor
gia is as one man, and he a strong
man.
The October nights of the period
are incomparably more lovely and
luminous than have been all that
have preceded them for the present
year.
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Martha Washington’s beautiful
visage vignettes one of the latest
and handsomest notes issued by the
United States Treasury Depart
ment.
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Cutting is suing the Mexican
government for $50,000 damages
for false imprisonment. This is a
high price, and we opine that if he
shall get anything at all it will be
after considerably cutting his
claim.
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* Train band Reese who was kill
ed at Madison, on the Georgia
Railroad, last week by being cut in
two midway, made a conscious and
intelligent statement of the cause
of the dreadful accident before he
died.
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We trust that all the elements
opposed to the Democratic party
in Greene county will take comfort
from the election of last week, and
see the futility and needlessness of
setting up factious candidates
against the party of this section.
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Provident and thoughtful people
will now chink up the cracks, pad
the door spaces, and lay in fuel for
the days and nights of cold that
linger behind this beautiful month.
It is a characteristic of Southern
life that we never provide for cir
cumstances that are inevitable and
ungovernable.
Asa general thing tbe upstart
candidates against the Democracy
were pretty well sat down on all
oyer Georgia on the 6th. * We pre
sume that by the date of the next
Presidential election the factious
opponents of the Democratic party,
under whatever name, will have
caught the knack of standing from
under.
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THE STATE ELECTION.
The election in Georgia Wednes
day, the 6th, as usual passed off
without a ripple of excitement
save in localities where some op
position, successful or otherwise,
was made to regular nominations,
and even in such instances there
was a total absence of bitter feel
ing. General John B. Gordon was
handsomely supported by the
whole Democratic party, and that
his vote fell considerably below
that of the other officials on his
ticket is dne perhaps to a very nat
ural indisposition by certain persons
with whom he was not at any time
a favorite to needlessly yield to
a candidate who bad no opposition
the empty compliment of a ballot.
Had there been, however, party
antagonism, General Gordon would
have polled the extreme strength
of the Democracy. The vote was
for the reason we have giveu com
paratively small in the aggregate.
It is notioeable that in most direc
tions where the interest centered
on contending factious for Henato
jiaJ of Assembly candidates the
independents, Republicans and
negroes generally scratched the
State ticket.
In Greene county a negro and a
white man were run on a Republi
can ticket against the two regular
nominees of the Democratic party.
They were very properly and very
effectively and overwhelmingly de
feated. The rebuke given to this ]
striped and irresponsible opposi
tion will in all probability leave it
a wide area for future relief from
hopeless political aspiration.
We have had occasion to regret
the frequency of elections in this
county. The crushing overthrow
of the negro ticket on Wednesday
will go far to lessen this frequency.
The Democrats of Greene have an
inherent and inalienable right to
have their wealth and possessions
represented at least by responsible
and Intelligent officials at the State
Capital and in the Congress of the
nation, and they will take care
that this trust does not devolve
upon such partisans as are usually
the fortunate standard bearers in
factious conventions, albeit they
prove to be unfortunate candidates
in such elections as the last.
We are the friend and well wish-
er of the negro race, and we are
not of those who would strive to
abridge their constitutional privi
leges and prerogatives, but we
would have them know that just
as long as they choose to set them
selves up for no other object than
that of factious and race opposi
tion to the white people among
whom they labor and from whom
they receive thirty-nine-fortieths of
the wages they earn, they must
expect to be beaten, hopelessly and
continually beaten, at the polls.
If the lesson of Wednesday is
worth anything to our colored
friends, they must have learned
that any other amusement will pay
them better than politics.
WAKE UP!
A comparative review of the ag
gregate vote on Wednesday, 6th
instant, of Bibb county (in which
is the city of Macon), of Chatham
(in which is Savannah), of Rich
mond (iu which is Augusta), and
of Fulton (in which is Atlanta),
presents some striking compari
sons :
Counties. Population. Vote 1886
Bibb, 33,000 400
Chatham, 46,000 3,000
Fulton, 50,000 1,100
Richmond, 45,000 3,000
These columns of figures are
of course approximate, being taken,
tbe first from Ayer’s American
Newspaper Annual, just published,
and the second from tbe Ma
con Telegraph, the Savannah
News, the Atlanta Constitution and
the Augusta Chronicle. The re
sults are suggestive. In Savannah
and Augusta the ratio of vote is
seen to be about 1 in 15 of popula
tion, or less than one-third of that
which ought to have been polled.
In Bibb a far worse showing is
made. In Fulton but 1.10 votes
in 50 population are shown, or
9,000 fewer ballots than are war
ranted by the figures of her popu
lation. In Bibb it would seem
that the election was almost farci
cal. Of a population of 33,000 the
total vote was only about 400.
This was more than 6,000 short of
her full proportion. To summar
ize, these four cities, with a total
population of 174,000 souls, cast
the insignificant aggregate of 7,-
500 ballots, or less than ought to
have been cast by the city of Au
gusta alone.
Looking at these facts, and re
calling that sundry factious and
upstart combinations took the field
against the Democrats in nearly
all these counties, as well as else
where, it seems to us highly im
portant and desirable that a revi
val of party interest be prosecuted
in certain of the most populous
parts of Georgia.
Had our own county lapsed into
this dreamy and indifferent condi
tion in view of vital opposition,
Greene would this autumn have
been represented in the State legis
lature by Radicals and negroes.
As it happened, the Democracy
went to the polls aud crushed out
the euemy by a most brilliant on
slaught. Greene’s total Democrat
io poll is 964. On Wednesday
H 45 of that veto was cast. This is
over eight-ninths of the whole.
Such a proportion in the counties
named above would have smoked
out the last opposition to the Dem
ocratic party for all time. We
commend the example of the Dem
ocrats of Greene couuty to tlteir
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GEORGIA HOME JOURNAL: GREENESBORO. FRIDAY. OCTOBER 15, 1886.-EIGHTPAGES.
THE ANSWER.
We little dreamed when we made
a plea for information as to
the object of the Knights of Labor
(which article was written on
October 2 and published on Octo
ber 7), that answers dictated and
hastened by events would come
crowding back upon us with such
emphasis and definiteness.
Last week we said:
“If the Knights of Labor are
not in reality a political order then
their public and notorious interest
in the local concerns of certain
of our communities is unaccount
able and obtrusive. If they are
a political body, then the only op
posing force they can hope to van
quish at the polls is the Democratic
party.
“We will be understood by the
founders of this ambitious com
bination when we tell them that,
if this be their purpose, their days
are numbered in the South, wheth
er or not they shall survive else
where. The Democratic party in
this part of the country means
something more than a name. The
people haye been plundered and
despoiled under every other guise
since the war, and the unconscion
able and astounding rascalities
that have been perpetrated by po
litical uptarts and their tools in
these States have driven the wealth,
respectability and power of the
Southern masses into the Demo
cratic organization, and have made
Democracy itself a religion with
our people.
“The lien law of Georgia places
a debtor for wages absolutely in
the power of the wage-earner, at
least, until the latter’s bill has been
satisfied. For a trifling sum due
him, it iB the possibility of a man
who has labored for another to
literally obstruct and suspend that
othei’s business and to stop his
machinery and establishment, un
less, or until, the laborer’s claim
has been settled according to the
terms on which the work was done.
“If, then, these laws are of force
and power in this section, and the
Knights of Labor are not a po
litical party having for ils purpose
the overthrow of the Democratic
organization, will some person who
is informed on the subject tell us
ivhat, is the exact and ulterior ob
ject of the Knights of Labor in the
South?"
Now, it seems that the very ele
ments have conspired to respond
to this inquiry, and these are some
of the answers:
1. The Knights of Labor in tbe
North indignant because the
negro is shut out from mechani
cal education and apprenticeship in
the South ! Great Gooseberries 1
When wo were a mechanic in the
North the people wanted to abol
ish the whole political area of the
South because “niggers,” as they
called them there, were employed
here as carpenters, bricklayers, and
otherwise, and thus crowded out the
Yankee.
2. Knights of Libor lodge No.
49 of New York, delegates to a
convention in Richmond, Va., are
indignant because a negro who is
a Knight is not admitted to the ho
tels erected for and patronized and
conducted by white people.
3. Iu this State on Wednesday
the Knights of Labor (not being a
political ran tickets
in Savannah, Augusta and else
where confessedly for the purpose
of defeating the Democratic par
ty-
Now that the people of Georgia
know what the Knights of Labor
have been doing in the South dar
ing one eventful week will hardly
care to inquire what the ultimate
purpose of this combination really
is. The better question is for the
Democracy itself. We ask laconic
ally : “What are you going to do
about it?”
THE ATLANTA CAPITOL.
It is reported from Atlanta that
Judge O. A. Lochraue and Messrs.
S. M. Inman and W. W. Austell
have purchased the interest of
Col. I. W. Avery and that they
will conduct it as a thorough tern
poruneo organ. The Home Jour
nal congratulatei the enterprise
of these gentlemen and we salute
the people of Atlanta on this pro
iiounoed accession to the cause of
public morals aud ofuleau aud cor
rect journalism iu that city.
The Greenes boro Herald of last
week announced tbs withdrawal of
Mr. Edward Youug from that pa
lter, which will in future be con
ducted by Mr. W. K. Reynolds as
j editor ami proprtntor.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
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Earthquake Rumblings
ARE HEARD ELSEWHERE !
BUT THE RACKET YOU HEAR IN GREENESBORO
PROCEEDS FROM THE GRAND
OPENING OF FAIL GOODS!
AT OUB GREAT HEADQUARTERS .
We Can’t Knock Down Prices Without Making a Noise
Hence, when you bear Loud Thunderings look out for a Tumble in Prices!
ammki MEaesMsiSE,
DRY GOODS, CLOTHING, GROCERIES, BOOTS,
SHOES, HATS, OVERCOATS, ETC.
-A-ll a-rLd.
TO WHICH WE HAVE JUST ADDED A SUPERB STOCK OF
Wagons Buggies, Harness, Leather and Hardware.
We have marked our prices to suit the times, and solicit an inspection of our goods
and prices. We mean business. It will pay you to come early and make selection.
V. S. & G. A. HALL, Greenesboro. Ga.
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\IMMENSE STOCK/
Xy>\ PRICES TO SOIT THE TIMES
f&s. /£y.
WVV ikTHEITS, GHA..
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X \ Four Stores !! /X T
ATHENS FOUNDRY AND MACHINE WORKS.
iLTHEUS GEORGIA.
Iron and Brass Castings, Mill and Gin Gearing, a full line of the Celebrated Osborne
Reaping and Mowiug Machinery, Cotton Presses, Cane Mills, Evaporators and Mill Sup
plies of all kiuds. We are now
Offering Special Bargains
in Steam Engines and Circular Saw Mills, Turbine Water Wheels and Bolting Cloths at
want,' and cot our prices be-
THOM At* HAILEY* Agent* Athens, Ga,
EXCELSIOR!
QUICK. BALUS
AND SMALL PROFITS !
To meet the crowing demands of a first class trade, I have made large additions to my
EXTENSIVE STOCK iu every department, and as my facilities for purchasing to the
best advantage are unsurpassed, lam able to sell at lowest living pnees. I have just
received a full aud carefully selected stock of
cmitt imisii
for the Fall and Winter trade. I have a larger stock of Ladies Dress Goods than ever
before. All grades of Repellants, Cassimeres and Jeans, Bleaching, Flannels and Do
mestics in abundance. A large stock of BOOTS and SHOES. A Clothing Department
which is full and complete in quality and Dtice. A stock of
Mats and Caps !
in which we can suit and fit any man, boy or child who may favor us with a call. An
extensixe GROCERY DEPARTMENT in which will be found the choicest Family
Groceries and Plantation Supplies. Hardware, Tinware, Glassware and Crockery cheap
er than ever,
will buy COTTON 2
I will pay the highest market price for cotton. All kinds country produce bartered for.
To the many friends who have so generously patronized me I return sincere thanks,
and hope by continued fair dealing to merit and receive a continuation of their favor.
RANDOLPH TAPPAN,
"Wii.lt© Plains, - OeorKla
ADKINS HOUSE.
BJllls street, Augusta, oa.
MOST CONVENIENTLY LOCATED, HANDSOMELY FITTED
ANI) UKBT HERVED HOTEL IN THE CITY.
Talupbouc aud Telegraph wrviee, Electric Light aud Euuuciator, Par
lofl fill* IjSiIUmI HIJCI drill I*l,loll, l ino*! ( VljU VUVHUCtI
iu lb# HuuIII, Tttbltf ( uurjme<l, 50 Elh||iaul liuoiutt.
lUro, 11.50 put Dai. Glut Numt aw, Dai. A. J, Amu* Prop.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Uncle Flscto
ON HIS FIRST FALL VISIT
Mill IBM
OF
E. A. VEAZEY!
GENTLEMEN AND LADIES.
ONE AND ALL, BOTH GREAT AND SMALL, LET ME HAVE TOUR ATTEN
TION FOR A SHORT WHILE, AND I WILL TRY TO TELL
YOU SOMETHING ABOUT THE *
LARGE & VARIES STOCK
OF GOODS THAT MR. VEAZEY IS RECEIVING FOR THE FALL TRADE.
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These goods have been bought at a low figure and will be sold the
same way, for if they had not been bought low I know I could not have
bought those No. 14£ Brogans at the price Uncle Plato bought them
SHOES, MORE SHOES!
The Shoe line is fall and complete in gentlemen’s, ladies’ and chil
dren’s in various styles and prices. Come along we can fit you up and
guarantee satisfaction in style and price. And
DON’T FORGET!
That the Douglas Shoe can’t be Ijeat for $3.00, let him come from the
North, South, East or West, but come along and let us show you our
stock of Shoes.
A full and complete line of
HE JSk, €3> !
For old men, young men and boys. Boys’ wool Hats from 25cts up.
Men’s wool Hats from 25cts up. Call and look at onr Hats and I think
we can please you in style, quality and price.
n m cm winds
From the Northeast last Saturday morning reminded Uncle Plato of
the coming winter. There is some preparation to be made to stand the
chilly blast. We are prepared to fit yon up in this line at very low
prices—can sell you Jeans at lOcts to 45cts per yard—prices can’t be
beat. Jeans pants at 75cts up ; Moul-skin Pants very low.
A full and complete line of
Men’s And Boys’ Clothing
Calicos, Worsteds and Ginghams in the prettiest stvles. A com
plete line of
GENTLEMEN’S AND LADIES GLOVES.
A full line of gents Half Hose; a full line of lovely styles in ladies’,
misses and children’s Hose, from 6cts per pair np. Ladies and gents
Handkerchief in abundance from let up to $1.25. Ladies’ Jersey Col
lars and Cuffs to match. Gents linen Cuffs and Collars. Gents
A pretty line of gents Scarfs and Cravats.
A full and complete line of Jersey Jackets in the latest styles, call
and see them, they are perfectly lovely.
Sheetings, Shirtings, Drills and Checks in the heaviest and best
brands made—no light weights.
We have only mentioned a few articles in the Dry Goods and
Notion departments, but we try to keep a little of everything in a gen
eral line, so come along and we can fill your bill.
A fall and complete line of family
HUT IIISS ADD PATENT HUS I
3 S., 3 8., Harter’s Iron Cordial, Brown’s Iron Bitters, Hop Bit
ters, Brewer’s Lung Restorer, Dr. Roc’s Rheumatic Cnre, Dr. Bull’s
Cough Syrup, Honey of Tar for coughs and colds, Lawrence’s Liver
Regulator, Johnson’s Chill and Fever Tonic; Quinine put up in J and
| ouuce vials; and every thing usually kept in the line of Family Med
icines.
GROCERIES!
Teas, Coffee, Rice, Sugar, Bacon, Lard, Syrnp, Molasses, Meal,
Flour, Wheat, Corn, Texas Rust Proof Oats. A full and complete
line of Laundry and Toilet Soaps; 21 Bagging, Arrow Ties and Bag
ging Twine.
Uncle Plato can’t remember all that we keep, but he has merely
mentioned an article here and yonder and somewhere else; he has
only given you a faint idea of what we havo, so come along and let
your wants be known, and I think we can supply them in most any
line of goods.
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Will pay highest markot price for all kinds of ooontry produce, Full
market price paid for the fleecy staple.
’Troxmrn Tjruxrsr,
33. -A..'V estzey
VLAZLV, UKOUUIA.