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VOL, XVI- L.arge i.umbers of people, white, as well as black, are emigrating from the Carolina® to Arkansas and leias. *** It is now certainly known that the cotton crop in this region is consid- erab’.y short as compared with late previous years. The quality how- over is =r eimr than last year; thi» th » increased price may compen- sate ter the shortage, and make the net income to the planters fully up to the average. The annual expenses of the post office department arc $7,000,000 more than the income. This looks as though we are not quite ready for penny postage yet. the ter general talks of free delivery in cities of 5000 population; of postal savings banks, a limited post and telegraph service; all of which ^n- doubtedly are good things to have ; | but -wouldn’t it be Well to put our present undertakings in decent working order, before attempting ad- ditional burdens to add to the con- fusion of an already inefficient postal service? *** According to the leport of Presi¬ dent Inman, the Richmond <fc West Point Terminal ha® greatly strength¬ ened its position the past year. It has paid off considerable floating debt; obtained permanent control of the East Tennessee & Georgia rail road; haR earned over $28,000,000 gross, and about $10,000.COO net. Twenty eight millions is a large sum for one system of railroads to take from the industrial earnings of the people of t tie slates through which the roads pass. THK UN1TEl>STATES GOLDEN Sl’AK SOCIETY. This is an organization recently formed among the colored i cople of this city and vicinity, by the Rev. L. K. Fanner. The object is to better the condition of the colored race The members are prohibited lrontl using intoxicating liquors to excess; they must not be immoral, and can¬ not. have two wives or two husbands; they must toil for a living, be indus¬ trious and honest. The society is opposed to coloni¬ zation, and expels any member who signs his name for any such purpose. Persons are appointed to look after the poor, visit and nurse the sick. When a member dies, each living member pays 25 cents for the benefit of those dependant on the one who died. The News thinks the objects of Uiis society are highly commendable; that through it the Rev Mr.Farmer is trying to do good to his race, and all good e tizens will be glad to learn that n.any of the colored people are members of an organization having Bjch high aim®. THE PREISDENTS MESSAGE. Last week the News laid before its many readers tho full text of the President's Message. The document from Mr. Harrison’s stand point is well written; its chief objection be- ing its length; it is too prolix, and it is wanting in the sharp incisive sen- tences one iikes to see in messages emanating from the head of the na¬ tion, It contains nothing new or strikingly original, though in point of ability it compares favorably with previous presidential messages- It contains a large amount of val¬ uable information, and with some ex- ceptions the recommendations will meet the general approval or people of all parties. 1. even recommend, a tariff reform, though the basis must be a protection r of home industries in- eluding . ,. farm - products. . a The President expresses at some length his views of civil service, which arc singu- larly at variance with the daily prac- tice of his administration; his viola- tons of the civil service law, surpass- cb all previous administrations siuce that law's enactment. His recom- mendation of Federal supervision 0 congressional elections is a blow aimed at the fundamental principles of our free republic; it is an encroach- meat « f theFederal government the liberties of the people, which if permitted,will lead to a centralized tyranny loo powerful to be resisted, - m t mm * —-- xreuratgic Jfersons And those troubled with nervousness resulting from care or overwork will be relieved by taking Brown's Iron Bitters. Genuine hu trade mark cod crossed red lines on wrapper. AND PIEDMONT INDUSTRIAL JOURNAL® JEFFERSON DAVIS. Had there been any doubts in the mind of any person, of the high ess teem and affection of the Southern people toward the ex-President of Confederate states, these doubts Lad been dispelled by the proceedings l a »t Wednesday, In every town and city of impor¬ tanee throughout the south land, there were processions, funeral ora¬ tions, expressions of admiration, of sorrow', of grief. Thousands of strong men and noble women min¬ gled their tears with the bereaved widow' and daughters. Eloquent orators proclaimed the abilities, the virtues and the noble- ness of their hero, and with remnrka- y,] ? unanimity pronounced him one of the greatest of men . He was great j n i n t e ll ec t, great as a scholar, great as a soldier, great as a statesman, an( j great as a patriot. With one accora they agree that he was kind an< j affectionate in disposition, a faithful freind, a loving husband and father, a sincere and devout Christian. They all affirm that in siding with the Confederacy he was sincere and honest in his convictionsdie believed he was discharging his highest duty as a patriot, that he was defending the rights of his state and the liber¬ ties of his people; and that he re¬ mained firm in these convictions to the day of his death. In New Orleans the burial took place in the early part of the day. It was a military funeral. The funer¬ al car was a four-wheeled caison. On it were six bronze cannons, erected as columns supporting a canopy. From the canopy drooped heavy drapery; under it United States Sags were furled, and the sides and ends were finished in mourning em¬ blems of black cloth and silver bul¬ lion. In the procession were governors of eight States,bishops, an 1 ministers of all denominations; a great % many military companies from various parts of the South, and over one hundred thousand people,—the lar¬ gest funeral i r scession ever seen in the south, possiblv in the world. The remains were paced in a re¬ ceiving tomb,there to await their final burying place, to be hereafter select¬ ed by the family. “ayersvTlleT Mr. Joe Avers, son of neighbor Bob Ayers of this place has moveed from Banks County where he has been living near Elberton in Elbert county. We commend him and his family to the people among whom he has gone. Miss Eliza Avers has returned home from a visit to her brother in Banks, w * 10 ' i| as just moved to near Elberton. Mr. \V. II. Kytle is attending a singing school in Elberton under the auspices of Prof. J. B. Vaughn, w ho is a uatuial musician and a young uian of tne first stamp. Rumor has it that a black bear is roaving over our hills. We hope bear will soon be caught and killed as we are easily frightened; and to see a bear means sudden flight, A negro named Bud Black while loading lumber on Conductor New’s train here onTuesday had his leg bad¬ ly mashed just above the ankle joint by a large piece of timber rolling down on it. Another one had his thumb badly mashed the same dav. Dr. Doyle dressed the wounds, Mrs , CoUins from near „„ mony Grcre ■„ on a rUil to her fathe ., ohn jjytte. She came in verv ' feeble hea „ h but is muoh bet(er now. Itis to .,1 be hoped .. ner . health , , will , be restored Ut ean ^ ** ’ M <f 3rS * Hem J e and Dav ->' „ B0 ' ltl V home Ust Sat rd - " *y n1 ^ lt an remalne until Monday . when they corning returned to their " or ^ near Bellton. H° n * Jefferson Davis is dead and ^ 1US T ^ e brightest lights of the Lost forever extinguished. He ne0 J g no encomium at our hands, but a G° w us to sa X ke was a man of broad culture and flue ability. He was the greatest man the South has ever known except John C. Calhoun around whose head presidential light- nings flashed, and the country would not have been hurt had he been struck by the bolt. The name of Da¬ vis is echoed from sea to sea, from Lake to Gulf, and the very hill tops are vocal in his praise. Shake. The Toccoa News. TOCCOA, GA- SATURDAY DEO 14,1S89- LOCAL NEWS* Houses, lots and farms for sale. Call at the office of tiie News. lion. Louis Davis is buildin gas.a- ble for his high stepper. Postel's Elegant—the finest flour on earth—for sale by D. J. Simps on. Marshal Purcell hsTs moved into 1 new house and has a 1 1 cosy h<.me. , Mrs. J. M. Levis has returned with with her family to her home in Slief ^ field, Ala. Mr. J. E. Greene had some second crop strawberries last week, some of them nearly' ripe. Divine . services will be held in the Baptist church oh the last Sabbath of this month at 11 o’clock. Rev Mr Whitman will preach. The Rev. C. A. Jameson will arrive in loecOa this, Saturday, evening,and preach in the Methodist church tb— morrow usual morning and night at the hd urs. G. W . Sisk, living near Clarksville has beets measuring 28 inches in circumference. He can’t put two ir. a half bushel. The \\ . C. 1’. U. ‘Nickle Reading’ will bo at the house of Mrs. J.B.Sim- mons All next Monday at 7 o’clock p. in. are invited to attend. Mr.W.II. Davis visltedBirmingham last week, and reports that town still booming. Some of the finest buildings he ha8 fever seen, are being erected. Cards are out announcing the mar- riage of Miss Gertrude Shore of Cor¬ nelia and Mr. J. Moore of this city, which will take place the 18th. inst. Beautiful steel engravings for sale at the office of toe 1’occoa NEws;they will make elegant Christmas presents, at Moderate pfi ces. Mr. \ . A.V\ hite.of l’ugalo,gave the News office a call this week, and t he editor regrets lie was out. Mr.White is a good business man and a prosper¬ ous merchant in the rich Tugalo Val¬ ley. Mr. C. P. Jarrett has subscribed for a a copy of the News to go to friend a in Alabama, andonetoXashvi lie, Tenn.; many thanks. By the liberal¬ ity of such public spirited citizens large numbers of copies of the News go weekly to different states. i lie Stock of the Toccoa bank is nearly all taken; in a few days there will be a meeting when a definite re- port can be made; enough has been accomplished to know that The Toc- coa .......... Bunk is an assured fact. _ The Alliancemen will hold a neet- ing at Liberty Hill church, on Friday Dec. 20th. to complete the oro-aniza- tion for a Joint Stock Co. Hon. Fe¬ lix Corput has been invited to be pres¬ ent and address the meeting. 3 The Presbyterian, Methodist and Baptist Sunday Schools of this pi a< e will unite and have a union Christ¬ mas tree, at the Methodist church on Christmas Eve. Music will be ren¬ dered by a choir composed of the best singers in the city. It will be a most joyful occasion, and make glad many happy hearts. Mr. Vv. xi” %r M. Busha has bought a comprising about half an acre, of Dr. Dovle, near the Baptist church, lor two hundred dollars. Mr. Geo. W ilhelin has nearly com¬ pleted the monument of the late Mrs. T. C. Vickery. It is of pure white marble, of neat design,artistically islied, and Will s and about 81 feet high above the foundation will be one of the finest monuments in this part of the State. J. B. Neal, of the colored school of this city, went to Clarksville this week for bis school money. He re¬ ceived from Supt. Blair about 71 per cent, of the tuition charges. Subscribe for the News, r •» Yr M. Cannon will soon vacate the Prather farm and return to his hom? across theTugalo. Mr. 7. D. Prather will return Tallulah and re-occupy the homestead. _ The Ordinary has decided that the election on the question of StockLnw held in the Currahee district was in * ,ccor< ^** nce w >th Law, not withstand- ing the tickets were not in proper £ onn The majority of the voters were manifestly in favor of “Fence,” and lllcrefore ‘he stock law was defeated; so *' i,e ^ ence ^ a ' v s *dl rules in the die 1 trict of Currahee and throughoutllab- ersham county. At a meeting of the Royal Arca¬ num held on the 9th inst.,the n.jr officers . v were elected , a , for , the a . 1890:—Regent, C. A. Jameson, Past Regent, James Wilson; Vice T. O. Wright; Chaplain, T. A. Orator, J. B. Simmons; Treasurer, N, A. Fessenden; Guide, J. E. Greene; Warden, J, T. Carter; Sentry, \V. R. Bu:r >ughs. The Rev. L* A. Simpson preached two very practical sermons last Sab¬ bath. The morning discourse empha¬ sized the importance of being pres¬ ent in the holy sanctuary'on time,and not be coming in late, disturbing the speaker and congregation. This is an important suggestion, applicable to the church, and to many other re¬ lations and duties in life as well. Married, on the Tugalo, Dec. 11th. at the residence of the bride’s father Mr. J. M. Cannon, Miss Lizzie Cannon to Mr. A. P. Johns, the Rev. L. A. Simpson officiating. Also on Wed¬ nesday evening at the residence of the bride’s father Mr.tl. M. Duke,Miss Emina Duke and Mr. John Griggs* the Rev. John Kytle performing the ceremony. Mr. G. Stoneovpher brought to this office a ripe apple, one of a second crop on the same tree this year. Ape- culiarity of this apple is,upon opening it, there was not a seed in itjwhile the core and pockets for seed were per¬ fect, yet entirely destitute of seed. It would seem that nature had exhaust- itself iu producing the second crop of fruit; and was unable to make any seed. Dr. L. R. Farmer of this city,Pres- blent of the Golden Star Society$will deliver an address in Danielsville court house on Monday Dec. lOih. iu opposition to tho . . schemes emigration of Pledger and other leaders. He says that Pledger is a designing agogue, aiming to exalt and enrich himself at the expense of the colored people, and is doing the race great havm.He says the colonization scheme is merely to squeeze money from the negroes; Pledger getting $10 a head for every person agreeing to emigrate; that by incendiary speeches he is a- rousing very bitter feelings in the blacks towards the white race. Rev. Farmer is trying to counteract this iufluencejhe wants his race to be honest, industrious, moral and con - tented to remain in the country where they were born an 1 reared. We received a pleasant call from Mr. S. M. Avers, of Carnesville, this' week. He savs if the R. & D. R. R. Co. will put r on the iron and rolling stock, the citizens will grade and tie the road from Carnesville to Bovvers- ville. The Carnesville Tribune brings out the Hon. W. R. Little as a ean- diJa , e for Congress; ; it declares that , t |, e nlany wonhy aspirants Congressional honors, none are more worthy than , he. WEEKLY MARKET REPORT. CORRECTED WEEKLY. Cotton • H en s .....17^ thickens..... 12-|(g, 174 Eggs......... .... 15 Sweet Potatoes ........ 40 Irish Potatoes.. ......50 Cabbage....... .......l^els ft) Apples . 50@75per bu Butter. * * » v • • • 12@15 White Beans • » «•**!£ Peas..... ....... Sugar (Granulated) .......Jc oW'tt per lb Sugar (Brown) a » •» • .. 7@8|c per ft. Syrup Turkeys (Home made) ...... «..35@40 SPECIAL NOTICE. * here wnl ue a mass meeting . of ,he A1!lancemen cf Franklin, Haber slum and Rabun counties, on b riday Dec 2t*th 1889 at I liberty Hill church 5V niilos south of Toccoa City on the Elbertoti R. R. The object of the meeting is to complete the organiz'd- tion of a Joint Stock Co. All share holders are requested to pay in their shares that day. Hon. Felix.Corpufc is expected to be there and make a speech. Come one, come all and hear him. The object of the meeting is decide the place of the warehouse. J. T. Edmonds, Jasper Busha, K. II. Davis. Buck lex's arnica Calve.— he best salve in ti e world for cuts, iy nli , ts> „, nis> uUers , 8alt rhcom | chilblains, v ^ r sores, tetter, chapped hands, corns and all skin erupt- imiS aml positively cures piles, or no pay required. It is guaranteed to tiive perfect satisfaction or tnancy re¬ funded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by \V. H. & J. Davis. EIGHT FARMS FOR SALE. They lie adjacent to the village of Ayersville on the Richmond & Dan¬ ville railroad,about 80 miles fiomAt- lanta and 7from Toccoa.Four farms of this tract embrace 125 acres each,one 85^ acres, one 109, and the other two will be sold in one tract, comprising 205 acres. The land lies well, is well watered by springs and creeks; the soil is good,adapted to cotton and all ordinary farm purposes; also fruit, particularly grapes; many acres on every farm Can be set to tho vine, from which the annual income would be very large. On one of these tracts is considerable water power. These are good grass liltlds, and would he excellent for stock. If the whole 900 acres could be bought by one party,it would mak« a splendid stook farm. This property belongs to the estate the ^ ate G. T . Ayers, and will be sold at Administrators Sale on the first Tuesday in January 1899. See advertisement. The dank and decaying vegetation of regions newly cleared of timber, exposed to the rays of the sun, is sure to breed malaria. Dr. J. 11. McLeans Chills and Liver Cure, by mild and gentle actiod will radically cure. 50 cents a bottle. Washington, D. C. Sept. 5th 1889 This is to certify that Rev. I)r. L. R. Farmer is authorized to organize the United States Golden Star Socie- t J v all over the state of Georgia; he shall be I resident and have thonjjht . to appoint anyone that be may choose for Deputy to set up the UnitedStates Golden Star Society. This is to show the colored race that they shall not be colonized, but they shall classify themselves and make themselves a people. He shall choosd six men of the colored race at every lodge, of good report, to act in the following offices:—Chief, $2; Chairman, $1 50: Deputy, $1.25; Secretary, ?1; Cap- tain, $1; Burying Deputy $1; and every member entering this Lodge shall pay fifty cents. The laws and rules of this society shall not be told to anyone until each Lodge has ad- mitted as many as 15 members. Come one,come all and unite with the Um— ; , d Stat e S Golden SlarSoeielv. The object ......... is to better the condition ... of , the colored , . Don m v i be afraid, r • , race. t it ■ . is sure „ to carry out . its . T Every . motive. member shaU Bear bis kad the g tar On Dec. 14th 1889, the said Rev. Dr. L. R. Farmer shall hold his first annual session, or convention in the county of Habersham at Toccoa, Ga. The 50c. you put in this Lodge is not lost, but it is used to better the colored race. The United States Golden Star or¬ ganized Sept. 5th 1888. Rev. Dr. L. R. Farmer, President of Georgia. Sick headach and a sensation of oppression and dullness in the head are very commonly despondency.’ produced by m- dige 9 tiun: morbiil irri- tAbqily and over sensitiveness of the ’ oerves may in a majorit.f os cases, * ,c ‘ traced to the same cause. Dr. .J, H .I/oLean's Lirer and KMttcy Balm 1 " ktS ,,M '" VO k. C ' Ure - inflamed • arcsnffer.og with weak or eyes, or granulated eyelids, you can be quickly cured by usin; , j Dr. Eye J. Salve. H. McLeans 25 Strengthening cents a box! EASTANOLLA. j A moeti g was held at Eastanolla switch Friday the 6th., by some of j the most pr rvnnent citizens of this i community for the purpo-e of loca- ting a suitable place for the erection of “The Eastanolla Academy.” A building committee was then appoin- ted, who have made arrangements forgetting lumber sawed for the house ; the calculation is to have flic h ouse ready to commence school by Feb. 1st 1890. The next thing of importance tor ns to look after is good teacher, and wc are now ready to receive application®, apply to postmaster at Eastanolla, Franklin Co., Georgia and ' you will receive prompt ' attention: An all (lav singing is appointed for Christmas day at Eastanolla church, an enjoyable affair is antici¬ pated several good leaders will be present. Mr. John Briley and J/iss Lou Porter were joined in w edlock at the home of the brides father by Squire Mitchell Thursday the 5th. Also Mr Thomas Young was re¬ cently married to iho daughter of Mr. Frank Wheeler all of whom will please accept our congratulations. The High Sheriff ((hid) has a eot- loa picking to dav. Mr. Baxter Fuller and mother have lately moved to this section from near Bellton Ga., former resi¬ dents of this place. Mr. W. D. Whiten went to Atlanta last week witli Revenue McDonald and upon trial was found not guity before the Federal Court. II. C, L A large number of copies of the followiug hymn has been printed in the News office; it will be interesting to our Northern readers, showing the style of hymns still popular in color¬ ed congi egationS. HEAR MICHEAL BLOW IN THAT MORN¬ ING. For Rev. William Ivey. Members, Left members be engaged. old Hell in a mighty rage. I’ll hear Michael blow in that morning. One of these mornings right bright and fair, Going I’ll to hitch on my wings and try the air, hear Miehael blow in that morning, Chorus:—In that morning, in that morning, I’ll hear Michael blow in that morning. Down by the graveyard I’m going to walk, Then God Almighty going to stand ai.dtalk me. I’ll hear Micheal blow in that morning. Hypocrite; hypocrite; God despise. His tongue so keen and lie will tell lies, I’ll hear Michael blow in that morning. I’ll hear xlk-bael he'cannot flv blow in that morning. Always Hypocrite; hypocrite; don’t know the way l’li hear r.ght Michael and never wrong, blow in that moniin#. Come to my house and talk about you, iqVh^Michad^ Tf you tell them what Isjy, 1 'rtl*hoar Tikdlaci i-iTljitVuoriinrE 111 ^’ bW Svmday come..; he’s in Christian faith, bk>w in ulafSning. The devil gets in him he roll up his sleeves, Religion comes out and begins to leave, I’ll heat Michael blow in that morning. He’ll go to the church and hs can’t sit still, Because he has not done God’s will. I’ll hear Michael blow in that morning. Guilt condemns him lie knows it well, When Gabriel sounds ho’ll go to hell, I’ll hear Michael blo w in that morning. One of thesediys at the setting of the sun, God’s going to stop that tattlers tongue, I’ll hear Michael blow in that morning. When that sun sets in the west, God going to take me home to rest, I’ll hear Michael blow iu that morning J'lie most delicate constitution can safely use Dr. J. II. Me Lean 3 Tar Wine Dung Balm: it is a sure remedy for coughs, loss of voice, and all throat and lung diseases. FARM FOR SALE. Between 2 and 8 miles from Toc- coa, is a beautiful farm,located on the finest carriage road that leads from Hie city. There are 100 acres of gently rolling land, GO under cultivation, There is a good house, situated in a beautiful grove of fruit trees, with large front yard of several acres,orna¬ mented with walks, carriage drive, tenant house, excellent water,flowers and shrubbery. There are 3 new out¬ bid dings,—a barn,carriage house and corn crib. There are five acres of ex- eellent fruit, selected with a view of owning , . • th® cno.cest var.et.es of , ap- l' les > peaches, grapes, pears, raspber- ries and strawberries. The land is good, soil adapted to grass, grain,cot- toll and { ruit , It combines not only «* excellent far.,, but also an elegant home . This splendid farm is offered for , sale . at a very low , price and , on eas y terms. Apply to the editor of the Toccoa News, Toccoa, Ga. MO- 4». Having bought one of the LARG- GEST STOCKS OF GOODS l ever have had on hand at anv time,—1 can offer to give BETTER BARGAINS than Ever Bffore. 1 have made LADIES DRESS GOODS one of my SPECIALTIES, and have as ShT KiCE ^Ye LlHE^M ? of these as you will find anywhere in this part of the country. 1 can give you dress goods anywhere from lOcts. G» 1 Dollar jf 4 t "COL y-sy T V 1 “ lao ,!flve * B "« “ ,ic,iu " of <-»•'«» •''''■seys, Wraps and Shawls of all kinds from 25 cents up to the Finest. I have a large selection of and JEANS, sell anything can you vou want in that line, from 15 cts per yard up to the finest All Wool 9 oz. Doeskin Jeans, any’ color or style you might want; I also have a large line of Double Width Pailt Cloth just re¬ ceived, that cannot be equaled in part of the country for Style amlDu- rability. My SHOE DEPARTME'T is complete in every respect. I can sell you Women Shoes, regular sizes as low as 50 cents per pair,and I can fit you with any size you may want from a small copper tip to the to the Largest size Brogan Worn and guarantee the prices as Cheap as the Cheapest. CLOTHING, My clothing departments also COMPLETE, and I can fit you with the Latest and most desirable styles and as cheap as you ever bought them 1 ANYWHERE, guarantee to fit both in . you, SIZE and PRICE. Come and see for yourself and be convinced that I am Selling Better Clothing FOR LESS MONEY than anybody, in fact, 1 am now sell¬ ing my line at and below the ATLANTA PRICES. Just to see how much I can increase my’trade between now and Christmas. I realize that times are hard and money ;3 scarce and I propose to try and make up the deficiency by selliu you goods than you EVER 7Jrearned m BLYING them. All I ask of you is to come and look through iny stock and price my goods before purchasing elsewhere, and I will be satisfied that you wiil Sui{ a'rom Jde. To those who want to hnv a mm ini, I will say come and see me, and I will show you how to get a New Singer Machine. Guaranteed for FIVE YEARS for 50 certs; if you do not believe it just come and Ill flf and if it is not so I will uive it to you for nothing. In conclusion will say that by fair dealing, honest weight, full measure and close attention, my business has in creased in the past, and is increas¬ ing now, and I hope to still increase it by dealing fairly and squarely with all man kind. I take in exchange for goods all kinds of COUNTRY PRODUCE, and yon will always fine me in the market for such as Butter, Eggs, C^en®, Cabbage *c. Come and S'26 (TiD, I U T t IW\ I H U/l fi 1/’ YjMkN 7 I li lYi. 1 I 1 1 1 X Ls TOCCOA * GA’