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Ban ks County Journal, YOL. 2. DIRECTORY. Superior Court— N. L. Hutchins I-awreneevtlle; Solicitor-General C li. Brand, Lawrence ville: convenes 3rd Monday in Marl'll and September. COUNTY OFFICERS. Ordinary-T. F. Hill, Homer; Court meets first Monday in each month. Sheriff—J. S. Parks, Homer; I>. H. Griffin Deputy. Clerk—Logan Perkins, Homer. Tax Receiver—J■ C. Allen, Yonali. Tax Collector—L.J. Ragsdale, Carnot. Treasurer—W. M. Ash, Homer. Surveyor—R. C Alexander, Homer. Coroner—Stovall Poole. l’ruit. COUNTY' SCHOOL COMMISSIONERS. H. YV. Wooding, Maysville. V D. Lockhart, President. Board of Education—A. L. Thompson, Gresham Ducket, WT. Anderson, M. B.Carter. JUSTICE COURTS. Anderson District 465-W.C. J. Garrison J. I’ M.L. McGillard Constible. Thursday before second Saturdi y in each, month. erlin District 1210—J. S. Conley J. P-, D- I ScalesN. F.. F. M. Sanders constible. Bushvillc District2oß—L. K. Parham J. P . " A. Watson N. P., D. N. McGalliard Constible Court 4th Saturday in each month. Colombia District 371—A..T. CasliJ. P.. S. H Wilkinson N. P., F. B. Blalock constible. Court second Saturday in eacli month. Davids District 207—J. C. Wade J. P.. W.J Burgess N. P., J. C. Ingram Constible. Grove River District 14C4-C. W. Meadors.!. P J. F. Evans N. P., H. M. Smith Constable. Court third Friday in each month Golden Hill District 448—W P. Blackburn J. P J. W. Peyton N.P.,Julc Owens Constable. Homer District 208—W. H. Turk.l. P., H. •! Blackwell N. P., R. D. Stephens Constable. Court Second Wednesday of each month. Poplar Springs District 012—K. A. Gillespie J. P., A. J. Griffin N. P., J. S. Meeks Con stable Court second Friday in eacli month. WashingtonD’strict2B4-Sam Keesler J. !' M. J. Ragsdale N. P.Jolin Cochran and ,T. A. Martin Constables Court third Saturday in each month. Wilmots P s strict 1206 —M. W. Gillespie J- P. G. YV Wiley N, P YV. B. Shannon. Constable. Court third Friday n each month. LODGE DIRECTORY. Phi delta No. 148 F. A. M. Meets first Friday night of each montliat Homer -A. L. Thompson W M., M. C. Sanders Secretary. Hollingsworth. No. 355 F. A. M. Meets Fourth Friday night in each month at Hollingsworth P. Y. Duckett W. M. CHURCH DIRECTORY. HOMER— Baptist church, Fourth Saturday and Sunday in each month, Pastor J. T. Barnes. Mt. CARMEL—First Saturday and Sunday in each month. Level Grove—Second Sunday in each month. Denioreat— Third Sunday in each month. HOMER Methodist.. First Sunday il A. M., Revs. A. .1 Sears, and. G . AV. riner. rasters; at Alt. rleasant Secou.l Sun day au.l Saturday helorc. at 11 o’clock A M. NEW SALEM ; Third Sunday at 11 A At and 4th Sunday and Saturday before at 11 o’clock A Al. OI.U BETHEL; Fourth Sunday at ?1’ AI Pll OFESSIONA L CARDS L, PERKINS Attorney at Law, Homer, fin. Pom|t attention given to all business placed In my hands. Q. N. HARDEN* M. D. West of Public Square, HO MER, GA. J_ SAM DANIEL, M. D. East of Public Sqare: homer, ga. J)R. W. G. SHA RP, UEIMIST, MAYSVII.I.E, GA. over W. C. J. Garrison's Store. J G. DOROUGII, Attorney at Law, ROYSTON, GA. Collecting a Spacialty. Photographs. If you wish the best Photograph made foi the least money go to T. 1 ALLEN’S 6AILERY. At Harmony Grove. He makes every size from the smallest charm to a life size. He also copies from old pict ures or enlarge from same. Give him a trial, and ever in the future you wii have all your photo, work done at his Gallery. TwO OIS ONE. By spacial arrangement we offer HOMr'l and FARM In combination with our paper for §1.25, §1.50 being the price of both. That is, for all new or old subscribers renewing and paring inadvanc we send The Home and Farm one year for 25 cents Home and Farm ligs for many years bet n the leading agrienltmal Journal in the south and southwest, made by farmers for farmers Its Home Department conducted by Aunt Jane its Children’s Department and its Daily „De parttn nit are b igliter and bett r than ever enew now and get this grea.l . i ual for th. Homeand the farm for 25| cents. HOOD’S Sarsaparilla has over and over again proved by its cures, when all other preparations failed, that it is th# One True BLOOD Puri flex Where Reform in Necessary. The letter of Henry Normau. the well known English writer, cabled to The London Chronicle and published in the Constitution, a very interest ing document. It deals with tile emer gencies that have unexpectdly arisen as the result of flic present war, and it is singular in demonstrating the real facts and conditions, which arc S ' plain upon the surface and so sim lilc that an ordinary foreigner, looking deeper for motives and designs, would inevitably miss them. Mr, Norman very clearly perceives what the Constitution pon ted out in its half -humorous comments on the controversy which has suddenl sprung up between the Philippines and the anti.Phihpi i ms, viz, that the situation is the result of accident or destiny, and not ol design. This is so clear that it need hardly be staled. Forced out of all other ports by neutral tv laws, Dewey w.s compelled to seiz-- and occupy a pet of the enemy. Hence the wonderful victory at Manila; hence, also, the new problem that was suddenly made its ap pearance. Fortunately, however, it is a prob lem that will keep until we are rid of the simpler one of war. But there is one remark made in Mr. Norman’s letter that is worthy of attention. It is in exemplification of the condition of our diplomatic and consular serv ice, and is given as a part of the contro versy now going on. One says we have no class of men caps! k- of ad ministering eastern c< :;tr s. and tint those who are sere t.l.cie trust, in the nature of things, be political bosses or the creatures of the bosses. To this it is replied that the necessity of finding the right kind of men will compel a reform in the service and take it out of the hands of the poli ticians. The suggestion touches a very sore spot. We have no diploniates, be cause we have not needed them, but such men as Frank in, Crawford and Webster, f o say nothing of such presidents as Lincoln, have been more than a mafeh for the diplomats of the old world; hut it must he confessed that the safety in the matter has been largely due to our political and geographical isoation. On special occasions, special men have been found. But the crying need of the country, no matter what our future foreign policy mav be ,is a reform of our consular service, The truth is we have a consular service only in name. As soon as an ap pointee becomes familiar with the duties of his office and finds hansels in a position to earn his salary, lie is removed in order to make room for some politician who has a ‘‘pull,“ and this change gees on incessantly even when the same party is retained in power for a number of years. The consul who has served a term of years holds his office at the beck and call of a parcel of politicians. This demoralization affe ts all from the highest to the lowest. What doss it profit a man to become famil iar with the duties of a consulate when he dosn’t know what moment he will be removed to make room for some special friend of a congressman who has a political debt to par?—At lanta Constitution. MRS. ATKINSON ACQUITTED Cleveland. 0., June B.—A special form Greenvill, W. Va., says: The jury last night returned a ver dict of not guilty in the indictment in which Mrs. Adkison, wife of the Gov enor, was a eo dffandar.t. This ends the long and noted case in which Mrs. Atkinson was charged with forgery. Hacking Cougli Cured. Ramon’s Liver Pills & Tonic Pel lets have permanently cured me of a very troublesome disease 1 >t T ad in my back, stomach and bov s, which was accompanied by a hacking cough was for along time tumble to get up when I was down; but now lam a well as anybody. I believe 1 would have been in my grave if I had not used them. I have Sold them for the last ten years. My customers will have no othe/. —W. C. Embry, Embry, Ga. Valuable to Women# Especially valuable to women is Browns’ Iron Bitters. Backache vanishes, headache disappears, strength takes the place of weakness, and the glow oi health readily comes to the pallid cheek when this won derful remedy is taken. For sickly children or overworked men it has no equal. N o home should ho wilhout this famous remedy. Browns’!.'on Bitters is sold by all dealers. HOMER. GA m THURSDAY. JIJsE 1(, 1808. FORAGE CROPS THE HOPE OF FARMERS Best Moans of Supplementing Food Supplies. KESBITT GIVES POINTERS As rleultural Commissioner on the Course to Pursue In View of the High Wheat Prices and With the Prospect of a Continuance of Such Market Conditions. Department of Agriculture, Atlanta, June 1, 1898. With wheat quoted at an almost un precedented figure and prices of other food crops advancing, and with the prospect of such market conditions be ing sustained for at least some months to come, prndent farmers are now cast abont for practical moans of supple menting their food supplies. There is no section of the world in which a greater variety of FORAGE CROPS may be grown than in the south, and as a measure of safety it would lie well for Georgia farmers to put in such of these crops as our surroundings and opportu nities render possible. First and fore most comes FORAGE CORN AS A FODDER CROP OR FOR SILAGE. As to the best- methods o£. managing this crop there are somewhat conflicting opinions, but these result from a mis apprehension rather than from any real difference in the proper plans for plant ing, cultivating, etc. It depends upon the purpose for which the crop is in tended, as to which method should be adopted. If the crop is intended for fodder, that is, to be cut and cured, the object is to secure a large yield of small and medium sized stalks, having an abundance of leaves and little grain. The plants may, therefore, be planted in narrow rows and crowded in the drill. In curing this crop the surplus moisture is dried out and we have a nutritious forage, which, supplemented with grain, makes a good and complete rat on. But in planting corn for the silo, the object is to secure a good yield of well de veloped stalks, each one bearing at least one well grown ear upon it. The plants must not be crowded too closely to gether. The rows should bo at least Bto 4 feet apart, and the plants should stand from 15 to 20 inches in the row. If the plants stand closer than this the stalks do not have room to mature sufficiently and the consequence is watery stalks, and the cars which form are not well filled with grain. Siiage made from such corn as this is apt to be very unsat isfactory-sour and innutritious. From this explanation we see that fodder corn should he crowded as close as the strength of the land will admit, while a corn crop intended for the silo should have sufficient distance to produce a heavy yield of stalks and ears suffi ciently matured to be cured into good, sweet silage. THE PEA CROP. Field peas give us another crop for forage, of which too much cannot be said. Among the many advantages of this crop is the fact that it can be sown from May until July, and also that it can be utilised as a three-fold food, for man, for beast and for the laud. No matter in what way we decide to use it it will return with interest whatever amount we have invested in it. MILLET. Millet also may be seeded at any time from May to August, and though it re quires richer land and more thorough preparation than corn or peas, it is a good investment where forage promises to be short. One bushel of German millet, sown on an acre of land, well prepared and the seed harrowed in, will make a heavy yield, and when cured at the proper-time, that is before the seeds mature, will make a most acceptable ad dition to our forage supply. SORGHUM. Sorghum is a crop which should find a place on every Georgia farm. It is not affected by drouth to tho ruinous degree that our corn crop often is, aud the stalk and the grain are both ex cellent food for cattle and hogs, besides which there is usually a good demand for the syrup. With the improved sys tem of evaporating, now in general use, the syrup has become a desirable article of food in most farm households. Dur ing the hot season the man who is for tunate enough to have a sorghnm patch is assured of green food for his stock when every other crop is drying up, while the cured fodder makes a nutri tious and appetizing feed for the wiuter months. Tt. is not too late to o’ant anv of these four crops—maeea, an may ue piameu Inter than this date, and under favor able conditions will be very satisfactory. Though there are other crops, which in time may supersede them, we would advise, as we have, these four forage crops of such well known value, and with the cultivation of which we are so thoroughly familiar, that we do not venture, except by way of experiment on a small scale, on the culture of new aud untried crops. It is well for each farmer to give his attention to these new crops aud to thoroughly satisfy himself as to their meats before under taking their culture to any large extent. In theso days, when inquiries are constantly being received at this de partment as to the value aud efficiency of certain insecticides, and when Paris green is coming into such general use, the follow ing CHEAP SUBSTITUTE FOR PARIS GREEN, which has been thoroughly tested at the Ohio Expeiiin nt Station, may bo of service in reducing the cost in cases where largo quantities are used. White arsenic, in a soluble form, costs about one-third as much as Paris green, and unlike the latter gives no trouble in the way of settling. Paris green does not dissolve readily and needs constant agitation to keep it from set tling. Here is the formula: Dissolve 2 pounds of commercial white arsenic and 4 pounds of carbonate of soda (washing soda) in 2 gallons of wa ter and uso l 1 j pints of this mixture to 50 gallons of Bordeaux mixture. This will be found sufficient for any purpose where a combination mixture for fun gus and insect pests is required. As for instance, potato blight (fungus), and potato bugs (insect); applo scab (fun gus), and apple worms (insect). The easiest, way, says the bulletin, to make the solutions is to put both the ■white arsenic and the carbonate of soda in a gallon of boiling water, keep boil ing about 15 minutes, or until a clear liquid is formed, and then dilute to 2 gallons. This is the season when it is neces sary to wage an unceasing warfare against all kinds of insect and fungus pests, and the above combination of Bordeaux and white Artenic is effective destroying a large propor ion of these most annoying and destructive enemies. The horticulturist or farmer, indeed any man, who looks to the products of the soil as the reward of his labor, would do well to study the diseases and insects which are liable to attack his special crops and at the first indication of their presence uso active and prompt meas ures to prevent serious injury. Some times a few days’ delay in using proper remedies is fatal, more especially in the rapidly maturing crops. Personal ob servation in the different sections of the state confirm the reports of promising crop conditions, although in some sec tions the dry weather has retarded the satisfactory development of the young plants and cut off the oat crop. B. T. Nesbitt, Comissioner. Facts About“ Flags To “strike the flag” is to lower the national colors in submission. Flags are used as the symbol of rank and command,jjthe officers using them being called “flag officers. Such flags are square to distinguish them from other banners. A “flag of truce” is njwliito flag dis played to an enemv to indicate a de sirb for parley or consultation, The white flag is the sign of peace. After a battle parties irorn both sides often go out to the field to rescue the wounded or bury under the protection of the wlntcWag!^ The red flag is the sign of defiance, and is often used bv revolutionists. In our service it is a mark of danger, and shows a vessel to be receiving or dis charging her pewder. The black flag is a sign or piracy. The yellow flag shows a vessel to be in quarantine, oris the sign of a con tagious disease. A flag at half mast means mourning Fishing and other vessels return with a flag at half mast to announce the less or death of some of their crew. Dipping the flag is lowering it slightiv and then hoisting it again, to salute a vessel or fort. If the president of the United States goes afloat the American flag is car ried in the bow of ids barge, or hoisted at the main of the vessel on board of which ho is.—Ex. Talk not of yourself, but of Jesus. Light and unity over blush. Pride is the bloom of perdition. Killing time is maiming character Noted bravery—doing good for evil. An aimless life insures a homeless evening. Pigs do not squeal when they are feeding. The man above council is always in danger. Good breeding is always manifested by what we read. The “proper thing,, is less than the right thing. Oily tongues add mute dogs are dangerous. When we begin the day with praise, we will not be so apt to end it with worry aud fret. If a man’s words taint the air, he has a cess-pool in his heart; beware f infection! For the dividing of cares and the doubling of pleasures, share both with the lord. If it is “a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord,” it is surely a bad thing not to do it. O A. Si 1' O X&. X A.. Bears the Kind Vcj Have Always Boughi Sig r° CONDITION OFJ'HE CROPS. Reduced Cotton Area and Corn Small Throughout the State. COTTON. This crop somewhat retarded by high winds and cool nights in May. Acreage less than last year. Stands not good in many counties on account of dry weather. Some fields have had to bo replanted. Plants small. Cultivation good. Will improve with tho advent of warm nights and hot suns. CORN. Small throughout tho state, on ac count of cool weather in April and want of rain. Stands fairly good. Some dam age from cut worms. OATS. Have suffered greatly from drouth, particularly in South Georgia, whero many fields lravo been ruined. The crop is so injured by dry weather that the yield will not bo up to the average. WHEAT. Largest acreage planted in years. At least twice as much as last year. Pros pects line for tho best crops in many years. Very little rust reported and tho crop is almost assured. The good price will be a great boon to the farmers of North Georgia. CANE. Acreage greater than last year. Stands not good on account of the unprece dented drouth through South Goorgia. RICE. Increased acreage and plants doing well were irrigation is used. Upland rice small and backward. Minor crops, such as potatoes, hay, etc., have suffered in many counties for want of rain. FRUITS. The peach crop promises to be one of the largest ever made. All other fruits, ext opt apples, promise well. The straw berry crop, though somewhat injured by the cold snap in April, rallied later on, and au immense crop will be mar keted. Blackberries and other small fruits are promised in profusion. Mel ons are doing well. what we ardently wish we soon be lieve. Dont let your hurrahs for your brother in Cuba, drown the plea of your brother ar home. Never borrow trouble, if tbe evil is to come, it is useless, and bo much was’e; if it is to*come best keep all vour strength to meet it. Every man stamps his value on him self, The price wechalenge for our selves is given us by others. Sian is made great or little by bis own will. Let no man be sorry that he has done good because others have done evil. If a man has acted right, he has done well, though affine, if wrong, the sanction of all mankind will not justify him. Corn responds readily to proper fer tilization. Larger crops, fuller ears and larger grain are sure to result from a liberal use of fertilizers containing at least y% actual Potash Our books are free to farmers. GERMAN KALI WORKS. 93 Nassau St., New Yarffc u is i ii|* Alliinia, Oil. Shirts, open bosom, 12ic Shirts with coll’T and cuffs, 12|c (Plaited or Panel ) Shirts, plain, 10c Collars, 2 A c Cliffs, per pair, sc, Ties, So Nightshirts, 10c Undershirts, c Drawers, 5c Socks, per pair, 5c Handkerchiefs, 3c Silk Handkerchiefs, 5c White Coats, ldc Aprons, 5c Ladies’ Waists, 15c White Vests, 20c White Pants, 25 to 50c Tablecloths, 10c Napkins, 1c Towels, 5c Sheets, 5c Pillow Slips, 5c Spreads, 10c Lace Curtains, 76 to] $2.00 Domestic and Glass Finish. We Clean and Press' Gentlemen s Suits Equal to New,‘sl.so. W3l BAUER, Proprietor. You Con Leave Packages at This Ojjice, fVe w ill forward the sarn J. E. MURPHEY CO. Grand Sprimr nml Summer Hale ol Wash I Juess I''abrics It is the desire of every lady to keep as coni fori able as possible at this season of the year. Appreciating their wants, we have filled our counters and shelves with the largest and most complete line of Wash Fabrics ever shown it. Gaineivilie. Out line olMus'ins, Dimities, American and French Organdies, Plain and Dotted Swisses, is unequaled and unsurpassed. Also a pretty line of Whito Goods, including Checked and Plain Nain sooks, Pacific Victoria, and India and Persian Lawns, and the largest line of White and Black Organdies to be found in tho city. We hare anything you are looking for from a 5 cent Muslin to a fine French Organdio as high as 75c a yard. A WORD TO MFN; Keep yourself cool by supplying yourself for the Lot summer days with a full line of Negligee Shirts to be found at our store. YVe have the larg est and prettiest line ever shown in this section, with laundered and tin laundered bosom, with attached and detachable Collars and Cuffs. We in.ve them any size, any price. Don’t buy until you have seen them. Also full line of laundered and unlaundered YVhile Shuts with plain, plnted and puffed bosoms. Tlie most beautiful line of feather weight Underwear to be found in Northeast Georgia. ST AW HATS. Hv far the largest stock of Straw Hats ever shown in this section before covering more space aione than any You’ll make a mistake if you buy before you see our gooils and get our prices. Come to see us. If you’ll tiade with us we will do you good ana save you money. Mr. T. R. BOONE makes his office in our Store. . 8 . !•:. 31 UII?X IEY CO., JDeiin Unilding:, Corner fvl ain and Washinton streets, GAINESVILLE, CA. & HUNT, 3 V Marble Dealers, Monumental Works of all Kinds for the Trade. WE WANT TO ESTIMATE ALL YOUR WORK. (iainof*villP, <la. A. R. ROBERTSON Monuments and Tombstone'Works. I have always on hand and for sale a large stock of MONUMENTS and TOMBSTONES At It OC K B O.T 'l' O M I’ RIC E S. MONUM E N T S , TOM B, HE A D and FOO T S TONE And (IRA D R E TOMB S. You should always go and see RO B E U T S O N’ Sand get hispric ltemembor ROBERTSON Bays all the Freight to your nearest depot. 115 Thomas St, Athens Ga DEERING IDEAL MOWER Willi Roller ami Ball Bearings. ' c ' Grass and Grain Cutting Machines with scraping hearings, pull hard—they can’t help it. Most of the power is used up in the axle, Gears and .Shafts that grind, grind, grind in their Bearings all the wav around. Dee ring Machine have Roller and Ball Bearings and the pull of horse is used in doing real work. That is why Deenng’s run .so quietly, cut so well, an*! don’t wear out. A full line of Deering goods for sale by BEWTOW-ADAER Hardware Go-, Harmony Grove- Ca , NUNTT’& EC K LES maysyille, B©”THIS ENTERPRISING FIRM HAVE ENGAGED IN THE HARDWARE BUSINESS AND CAN SUPPLY WITH FARMING TOOLS, BUGGY AND WAGON MATERIAL OF ALL KINDS, GUN S CARTRIDGES, AND CUTLERY AT PRICES TO SUIT YOU. We also sell the. Iron King Stove. NO, 10, other hat department to be found in. the eilv. There you can be pleased YVe have them for children, boys, young, middle aged and old men. Any color, any shape, and any price, fiom loc to $2.50 each. SPECIAL to the LADEIEs. Just received a full assortment of T.allies’ Muslin Underwear. One see ! tion of our store is devoted to this de i nartmen* alone, with a lady in chaige. i Also a full of Ladies’ Undervests, and the most varied line of Corsets, in shorts, medium, and long waists, to be found in Gainesville. | FIXE MILLINERY. , , Our slock is all new and up to date, j Our stock the largest, our styles toe prottist. our trimmer one of the finest ever brought South. iiutterick Patterns; complete line always on hand.