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P&H8&. PiansE. PG8E81&! OUB FILL STOCK OF GOODS IS HOW HERE! You will need a suit of Clothes, a Dress, or some Ladies and Gent’s Furnishings this winter, .‘nil Oar Stool Has lever Before Shown Such a Variety. We have Anticipated the Tariff and are Pre pared to Sell goods at “Free Wool" prices. All ffe Ast Is a Carol Examination and Comparison. Our Line of Clothing is the Best Fitting in the Market. OALL AND BG OONVINGGB ! Our Grocery Room is amply stocked with Provis ions, and will go at lowest prices. We have taken especial pains in buying this large stock of goods and our customers will be given the benefit of our reduction in buying them Swerves, Tinware, F-arniture, IMla't'tx’esses, ZEDLoI We also have in stock an endless variety of Furniture, Stoves, Tinware, Etc, all of which have been marked way down on account of the tariff. Our Furniture stock is replete with all the latest novelties, and we can suit you in both quality and prices. We have stoves at your own price. They were bought cheap and must go the same way. We can tickle your fancy in Tinware, and not half try. We have plenty of clerks to attend your wants, and a share of your patronage will be greatly appreciated by us. Very Truly Your Friends, ALMARB, MOON &©O. Boyibus kissibus Sweet girlorum; Girlibus likibus, Wauti somorum. Quite a crowd was in Jackson Tuesday to bear the democratic speaking. Head every advertisement in this issue and then go and do your trading with the liye merchants who advertise. We “Will tell anybody iu Jhe world how to get rich who will address us with a two cent stamp. There was 202 bales of cotton brought to Jackson ou last Saturday, the 22nd, and the season in this section caunot be said to be fairly begun. C. C. Speer, of Macon, came up yes terday and will have charge of the pres cription department of Dr. Anthony’s drug store. —Griffin News. Mr. J. J. Thornton had the Morrison House hack deeoxated with these highly approved words on the day of the rally. “For Gov. IION. W. Y. ATKINSON.’, Every man having a beard should keep it an even and natural color, and if it is not so already, use Buekinham’s Dye and appear tidy. The biggest fool in this world is the one who fires questions at a public speaker and let the crowd gag him for his fool doings. If you know any news that will prove interesting, please send it iu to the edi tors of the argus and it will receive prompt attention at our hands, and it will be thankfully received. Mr. O. A. Moore, of Heard county, and brother to Mr. Eli Moore, and his broth er, of our town, is the nominee in his county, Heard, in the Democratic party for the legislature. Col. M. V. McKibbeu is as full of life as a 2-year old. e oan do more gentell hard work now than most people. You can always find him at his office attend ing to business, and a cordial reception is in store for every one who has occasion to call on him. McCarthy’s Catarrh Ointment cures Catarrh or money refund ed sold by Dr. W. L. Carmichael. Col. Watson merely asserts with no proof at all that the democratic leaders are all sorts of folks, for no reason ex cept to arouse prejudice, and when we speak of his devilment he poses as a martyr and says “that ain’t fair.’ The newspaper men in the planet of Mars must have smooth sailing, as up to the time the A nous goes to press the astronomers have about found every thing up there except delinquent news paper subscribers. We oan ship them up a traiu load if they are any waye short on these animals. Ayer’s Sarsaparilla does what no oth er blood medicine in existence can do. It searches out all of the impurities in the system and expels them harmlessly through the proper channels. This is why Ayer’s Sarsaparilla is so pre-emi nently effeotive as a remedy for rheu matism. Dr. Bryans has moved his stock of Drugs into the Masonic building. For scrofulous sores and humors, Ayer’s Sarsaparilla is the most reliable specific. Mr. Tom Gibson, of Flovilla, visited friends iu Jackson on Sunday last. Come again Tom. Guess what young lady takes her chalk rag with her when her best fellow carries her out driving. “Orange Blossom” is a painless cure for all diseases peculiar to women. Sold by W. L. Carmichael. Mr. Henderson Dukes said that he was going to buy what cotton he .needed next year for, said he, it is cheaper than rais ing it. * \ We are pleased to learn that Miss Marie McMichael,who was quite ill last week, has sufficiently lecovered as to be able to attend her duties as Money Or der clerk at the Post Office. Miss Mattie McDowell, sister of Mr. John McDowell of the Argus foi’ce spent Friday of last week in Jackson visiting her brother. She departed for Dublin, Ga. on Saturday morning. “Now,” said the physician, who is noted for his heavy charges, “I must take your temperature.” “All right,” responded the patient iu a tone of utter resignation. “You have about got eve rything else that I own. Ther’s no rea son why you should uot take that, too.” McCarthy’s Magic Liniment cures Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Headache, Toothache, Pains and aches of all kinds, Sold under guarantee by Dr. W. L. Car michael. Mr. C. W. Strobhar has opened his office to buy cotton in McDonough again this season, and is “ready for business. Friend Strobharns a clever hustler, aud will have his share of the fleecy staple or kuow the reason why—Henry County Weekly. Mr. Fitzhugh Lee, of Covinitou, has accepted the position of prescription elerk in Lane’s Pharmacy, aud will take his place behind the counter on the first. Mr. Lee assumes the position formerly held by Mr. Boyd at this popular drug store, and it is useless to assure Mr. Lee that he will find Cpdartown a delightful place to live. —Cedartowu Standard. The Star Stare does the wagon trade of this section, to a dead certainty. Any day you can see them loading farm wag ons with dry good and groceries to sup ply the working people of Butts aud sur - rounding counties. They do an immense business, and if cheap prices is any cri terion, they deserve all they get. No store in Middle Georgia can eclipse the goods and prices offered by this energetic firm, and their wide experience in the mercantile busiues is a sufficient guaran tee that they know the wants of the people, and will do all in their power to please them. When you come to Jack son give the Star Store a call, and you will never regret doing so. Did you hear the speaking Tuesday? Well, what did you think of it? Ray Manley is now in Albany working for the Western Union Telegraph Cos. Dr. Heflin of Macon, spent Sunday in Jackson, and was a guest of Captaiu Hitchins. Dr. Ed llusou has given up the prac tice of medicine and will measure goods for Dr. J. W. Crum in bis store this fall. Gunn, Potts & Cos, are “rolling ’em high” this yeai\ They intend to do the trade if cheap goods will get it. There were no services at the Baptist church on Sunday last owing to the ab sence of the pastor from town. From recent reports, cotton will fall short at least one fourth of a crop this year The decrease is caused on account of the ravages of the boll worm. When a merchant begins to purchase advertising space he soon finds himself in need of additional space in his store. Rev. W. T. Bell preached to a large aud attentive congregation at the Meth odist church on Sunday last, and his heai’ers are profuse iu their praise of his masterly sermons. How much does it cost to raise cotton to buy bread and meat with? Nine cents per pound. Well how much doe* it cost to just give your surplus time to cotton aud raise just a few bales? Three cents per pound. Great Scott! let’s adopt the latter method. Guthrie says he is getting jealous of his imputation since “Occasional” has written that “snake story” in our last is sue. Gutli says he is strictly a retail liar, but when it comes down to going at the business by wholesale he is out of the ring. Hanes the jeweler is receiving his new fall stock. Come in and see aud price, all goods war ranted as represented, You can get the Argus and the New York World (twice-a-week) for the small price of $1.75 a year, strictly in advance. This is the greatest value in reading matter ever offexed Middle Geor gia. If you ai*e in arrears to the Argus aud waut to take advantage of this com bination, you must pay up all arrearages, besides tb $1.75 advance payment. Those wishing to run their business on the cash system an other year, can borrow money on farm and city property from Frank Z. Curry at eight per cent [interest Ida Wells, the “she coon” who has been lecturing the English people on the outrages of the svuth in lynching negroes for rape, should come down and give us a few lessons in how to treat suoh criminals in this section. The i Argus will furnish the rope if Ida should take a notion to come down, and we will more forcibly impress her by hav ing a real justifiable lynching and regu lar Georgia barbecue to celebrate the occasion. THE DEMOCRATIC RALLY. riiu 25th of September came ami with it the long talked of rally. The wind was blowing swiftly from the northwest and cold enough to remind one that winter was coming. The improvised seats under the old oak, under whose bracuhes the eloquence of Stephens and Hill has poured forth, was found to be unpleasntly cool, and the large crowd packed themselves in the court house, and its windows and hallways and every conceivable stand ing spot was occupied with enthusi astic democrats, with an occasional forlorn populist, and a good sj rip.kle of intelligent negroes. Hod. E. E. Pound introduced Hon. C. L. Bartlett, of Macon. Bart lett said he knew lie would be elected, but he was going to speak for the democratic nominees. He made an unanswerable argument for the party and showed the populists up in their true light. Judge Bartlett deserves the namohehas won —the game cock of Bibb—for he don’t mind saying that a man uho suppresses a part of the truth is guilty of lying, and show ed that Watson, Hines & Cos. were doing that very thing every day. Hon E. E. Pound, who was master of ceremonies as chairman of the Democratic Executivo committee, had gotten wanned up while Judge Bart lett was speaking, and when lie intro duced lion. Robert Berner, of Monroe, he made a splendid democratic speech and was frequently interruptc 1 with roundsot applause. There were some negroes in the audience and Mr. Berner asked them if the populists were not trying to make them believe that they were go ing to put them in the jury box and give them offices. The negroes said “yes.” “Well/’ said Mr. Berner, “they are not in the jury box them selves and never will have any office to give you.” He told of Hines slav ery bill and the negros said they did not want that kind of a mail for gov ernor. Mr. T erner made a fen ttrike for democracy and the populists look ed sad after the speaking. Berner is a good one and should speak some where every day- We Have Money to Loan at 6 per Cent, On Farm or City Property in any section of country where property has a fixed market value. Money ready for imme diate loans where security "and title is good. N<: Commission. We solicit ap plications. Blanks furnished upon re quest. ALLESi & CO., 40& 42 Broadway, New York L. It. Cason’s store is the place to buy millinery and notions. Miss Cari'ie Hitchins gave a few in vited friends a dinner at her fathers res idence in this city on Sunday last. Col. Mills solicited and secured a nice little sum to send to democratic bead quarters by .Judge Beck on Monday. Mrs. Nancy Newton, of Jackson, is spending some days with her son, Mr. J. W. Newton in this oity— Moni-oe Ad vertiser. Mi\ Bob Thompson, who has been spending the past week at Indian Spring recuperating his health, returned to Jackson on Sunday last. The cotton “patch” is the objective point for a large majority of the colored population these days, old and young, male and female, and hired cooks and nurses are decidedly scarce. Mi*. J. L. Barkley, who is one of our leading farmers says the way to make cotton go up is to quit raising it for sale, and vaise bogs, grass, fruits potatoes etc. See the change of ad of Thompson Bro’s. in this issue. This firm is making the Welkin ring for all it is worth this fall. They are continually receiving heavy shipments of fresh goods and pro pose to keep abreast with the times. It will pay you to read their ad and then go and buy some of their goods. The Carmichael Co.is bound to keep up with regular city style, They will soon put on a regular fi’ee delivery wag on, built for that purpose and they can then deliver goods rain or shine in good order. A more enterprising firm is not to be found in Georgia than the Carmi chael Cos. Consult Miss Anna Snell dressmaker, and Mr. Rule Brown an experienced dress goods man at The Carmichael Cos, when you want a dress and to know how to make it look stylish. New York Store. Col. Y. A. Wright, who has been to Canada has l’eturned home to the delight of his many friends. The Colonel has a frank open way that makes one feel easy in his presence and therefore he has company all the time. The Col. went to attned the national session of the improved order of Red Men, and reports having a good time. A third partyite asked Mr. I. D. Edal go who that was speaking in the fcourt house. Mr. Edalgo told him it was Ber ner. “Is he a lamp burner or a candle burner?” “Neither,” said Dicken Edal go, “he is a third party Burner.” And befox-e the Hon. R. L. Berner finished his speech the populists were burned to death in old democratic Butts county. W A-JONS—One and Two Horse. I have just received a carload of the celebrated Sl/UDE BAKER WAGONS, the best Wagon made and prices are O. K. Respectfully, sep-20-1 m A. G. Hitchins. SEE THEM! THEY IRE COMING IN DAILY I Mi: Have Em Arriviig Hiring Emit Hays! The piles on the counters tower higher than ever ! New Colors. New Weaves. New Patterns. New Designs. New Qualities, and OUSTS PEICE Everything is new about this Autumn and Winter Stock we now invite you to examine ! We have Never M Merc te Be Proud ef Than New! Economical Buyers viewing results from a retail buyer’s standpoint will share our gratification. WE BDY FOR CASH, AND SELL FOR CASH Consequently we are enabled to offer better goods • and lower prices than those who buy and sell on credit. Our customers will find this out by giving us their patronage. NOw is the Time, and Cohen’s is the Place to get better and cheaper goods than were ever be fore displayed for your inspection. Case after case of new goods are being daily received And on fates die Fill to OtMg M M liet Bargains.! Give us a call and it will be appreciated. IR COHEEI'. L. K. Casons is the place to buy shoes and hosiery. Mr. John Fosset, who has been atten ding Porter and Anderson’s Business College has returned to the city and is in the store of R. Cohen & Bro. Col. M. Y. McKibben informs us that he has sixteen hundred bushels of corn ready for another year. Corn, potatoes and hogs and cattle is the salvation of this country. We can’t make cotton at 5 cents per pound and the quicker we quit trying the better for us. WANTED. 25 or 30 miichcows for [which the cash will be paid. Call at Thorn** ton's livery stables. It C. O&kman. Hon. Watson E Thompson sefems to be as mad as thunder because Mr. Gunby Jorden bought the bonds Georgia issued some time ago, instead of old man Ilal Redman, the old colored man whose help is in our office. This is ah wrong Toii my, uncle Hal didn’t have any more money to buy bonds with Ilian you did. The akous is deeply grieved to an nounce the serious illness of Mrs, Joe Wright. This good woman has been confined to her room for the past few days with a severe spell of fever, and at times hopes for her recovery have been extremely doubtful. We wish that she may speedily convalesce, however. There is amaryelous magnetism about our Jackson girls some how. One of the loveliest daughters of “This land fairest women” has gone to brighten Cave Spring with her smiles. Next thing we can hear of an ex Jackson boy who Is way off up there somewhere in business near enough you know to ride over to Cave Spring on a bicycle. S. M, Inman & Cos. have two experienc ed cotton buyers in Jackson this season, in the persons of Messrs. Lambkin and Johnson. Mr. Lambkin was with us last year, and by his clever traits and fair dealing has won the praise and admira tion of cotton planters in this section. Messrs. Inman & Cos. could not have sent two better men to our city, and Jackson welcomes them with outstretch ed arms, so glad ii she to have them with us. The New York store has secured an other hit in the purchase of a railway cash system for their establishment. This live firm is always on the look for anything “late,” and this new addition will greatly help the corps of efficient Glerks in waiting upon their many cus tomers with promptness and dispatch. Their cash system is now in perfect run ning order, and ’tis real amusing to see the bails as they go rolling from the sta tions in every direction. It cost consid erable to get this outlayof help, but the Carmichael Cos. never does things by halves, and expense is jio setback to them when the convenience pf their customers is at stake. You may rest as sured that when you give the New York Store your patronage they will endeavor to serve you in the beet possible manner and the firm is oomposed of a set of gen tlemen who will appreciate your pat ronage. Mr. Asa bmith has a little girl quite sick under the care of Dr. R. G. Bsyans. L. R. Cason’s store is the place now to buy dress goods and trim mings. The court house is the ugliest building in Jackson It is nothing to compare with the Jail, in short a criminal is-bet ter prepared for than the juror who has to try him. Hats! Hats! Till you can’t rest at your own pries. Blue Store. Miss Allie Harris called on our dress maker, Mrs. Paul, Wednesday This may or may not mean a great deal for some young man whose name we will not call until afterward. Our people are united in one thing and that is this. The greatest calamity that could befall this country would he for the democrats to get beat or give only a small majority. The Blue Store will sell you more goods lor SI.OO than any firm in Jackson, the goods was bought to sell and they must go. come one come all. We call attention to the full double column ad of Mr. A. G. Hitchins in He is absolutely giving those pictures who trade $lO with him. Read his advertisement aud go to his store and see a fine specimen of work on hand. He and his beautiful daughter, Miss Carrie look as natural in crayon as in life. Bob Lyons says when Dr. Ellis and Uncle Billie Weaver get ready to flgdt that duel about a certain beautiful wid ow in Jackson, that we may just count him in on it, too. Bob has been put ting in some pretty good licks here lately we wouldn’t be surprised if Dr. and Billie hadn’t better* get amove on’em, or it will be everlastingly to late too fight for a lost cause. George Thompson has not ‘just stepped out’’ as you are frequently told, but he is with Gunn, Potis & Cos. at the Blue Store and you can call thera and see him and get all the goods you want lor the least money. There were no services at the Baptist church Sunday and both congregations crowded into the Methodist church, They were highly entertained by the Rev. W. T. Bell, who in his usual frank ! style hit sin right square in the face. Mr. Bell stated positively that no hypo j crite could always keep his real self oon cealed, and that the unregenerate heart in the church would certainly oome to the sacrifice some day. In other words the old adage that “murder will out” is ; just as true of any othei sin as it is of | murder, and be sure your sin will find you out. GOOD FARM FOR SALE 2 1-2 miles from Jackson on public road to Indian Apring, 300 acres in good condition and well improved cheap. Parties desiring to buy must call on J. G. Thomp son, at Jackson, G&. aug-9-2m W.e hear that Hon. W. L. Peek will speak in Jackson, Saturday at 2 o'clock P. M. Mrs. W. J. Hencely is no better at this writing. We are sorry to state that there has been no change since our last issue. Clothing for you and at at your own price, come and price and take t iem at the Blue Store. Mr. W. R. Rosser, of Locust Grove was in our office Wednesday, and said there was enough democrats in Henry to take care of themselves and we gave him the right hand of democratic and Christian fellowship, Harness repairing done to or der at Mayo & Goggans. P. IT. hENCELY. We favor putting one populist on the managers of the polls at every precinct and then inviting every one of their can didates in and see the count and show them that they simply cant poll the vote, they cant deliver the goods and that’s what the matter with the boys. Shoes ! ShoeaJ Shoes ! By the carloads, these must be sold regardless of prices, come quick at The Blue Store. Mrs. Thompson, a very old lady who lives near Jackson, is said to dangerous ly sick. Mr, Jas, Yapp—Dress Goods buy er for the C. G. Fennell Cos. is now in the noithern markets buying their fall and winter goods. Mr. Ynpp has had 17 years experience in this line with the largest Drv Goods houses in the city of Wil mington N. C. and the ladies will find when we get our goods in they will be will pleased with hts selec tions when it comes to style, price and quality in other words, this new firm will be strictly in it. The thing for the farmer to do is to kill grass all the summer and buy and haul it home to feed on all the winter and raise five cent eotton and cuss the government. Of course we mean the farmer who is a populist cau continue to do this. Of course democratic farmers are going to make their farms self sus taining and a little surplus cotton to sell after it goes up, aud be happy and be prosperous. This rule will not apply absolutely for several populist farmers we know of are making their farms self sustaining and some democrats are not. Two and a half miles from Jenkinsburg we have 200 acres of good land for sale, it is well watered and has tine pasturage, There is a splendid four room house on the place and all out houses that is needed. Besides there is another good settlement for a tenant. This splendid place can be bought for $9 an acre.