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HOW THE SENTENCE WAS GIVEN. A good one is told on Judge John J. Hunt ol the Flint circuit, who had listened to the prosecution of a negro preacher in Monroe county who was charged with arson, his church having been burned and be being accused of the crime. The evidence was all against him but the old negro was profuse in hie statenunts, denying all knowledge of the crime charged, and putting in a strenuous plea for mercy. Judge Hunt Paving heard the ev idence proceeded to sentence him, stating that he would give him the extent of the lew from the fact that he was not only proven guilty of the crime against the statutes but that he had used his c oth to hide his hypocrisy. He began then to lecture the col ored brother upon the sin of hypoc risy, stating that all religions con demned it and that in the Eastern world where Mohammedism ob tained there were seven hells, the seventh and the hottest being re served for the liars and the hypo crites; “consequently,” said the judge, * I will give you fifteen years* ” A young lawyer in the bar said audibly, “the judge id sentencing him for hypocricy and not for ar son/’ THEY WOULD PLAY THUNDER It seems to have become a fad with the alleged “reformers’' cf the new school to lell their audiences from the stump what they would do if they were “the Almighty for five minutes,” or a quarter of an hour, according to the frenzy of the indi vidual reformer. Davis H. Waite, the Colorado lunatic, started the sacriligious style of speech. He wanted to be the deity long enough to kill everybody who believed in a gold standard for money, and to ap portion their propeity among the populists. Ex Gov St. John the prohibitionist, a little later made use in a “sermon’ ’ at Asbury Park , N. Y., to say that be wanted to kill everybody who sold or drank whiskey, wine or beer, Last week Mrs. Helen M, Gougar, the Indiana woman reformer, wished she were the Almighty for just five minutes, so that she might annihilate Elijah Morse, a congressman from Massa chusetts, and several other evils that afflict the country. Mrs. Lease is another creature who thinks she would know in five minutes more about running the universe than the Deity. THE FARMERS. These are hard times on the far mers, for their cotton is not paying for its production. The condition that confronts the farmers of this section row is about this : they are competing with rich er land whose owners have little or no fertilizers to buy, That condition will forever place our farmers at a disadvantage with their westerly neighbors. Therefore as an all cotton country we arc not in it. But God in his wisdom equalizes things and we have the advantage of those countries in health and in our climate and soil being of such a nature as to permit us to have diversified crops. We can raise everything we need except coflee. Now just think of what you would owe if you had bought nothing but coflee and clothes this year- You have 8 bales of eotton you and the children made and it will bring $240.00 now you could clear $200,00 ot that money if you had to pay for nothing but your coflee and clothing. You see a far mer who buys what he eats is not farming in the true sense af the word. It is absMurely absurb for a farmer to buy anything to eat, for he claims and has claimed all the time that he feeds the world, but now-a-days the merchants have to feed the farmers, actually feed the man who claims that he is feeding the world. The first object of any farm should be to sustain itself and others as well. What would you think of a merchant who kept nothing to sell, or a lawyer who would not practice or a teacher who did not know the al pbabet. A farmer who buys his food is just as inconsistent and cai. no more live than any other man who sets up in business that he wont do. Behold what a spectacle A man who claims to feed the world is buying coru. NOTICE If you do not settle what you owe us by Oct Ist your notes and accounts will be found in the hands of an officer for collection. J. M, Bankston & Cos. Jenkinsburg Ga. NOT WANTED. “The statement is made that (he theatrical managers of the country have refused to give Madeline Pollard dates at their houses, and the A-’tor’s Union denounces her proposal to go on the stage as an ‘insult to the pro fession and the Ame-ioan people.’ This action of the managers of the Actors Union deserves and will re eieve the highest commendation from the public at large. It is gratifying to believe that the country is to be spared the exhibition of this brazen specticle Let Breckinridge and this woman be cast out together. The election returns from Kentucky show that her partner in sin is not wanted upon the political stage, and he, too, is without an engagement. These two sinners eliouhl form a combination and go to Salt Like, they might arrange for dates there ami start a side show concern.” —Griffin Call. The Argus would like to know what Salt Lake has done to receive such punishment. They should be persecuted ia some manner, however, and we suggest that they be made to join the “Third Populist People's Piano Party,” that’s equal to electro < ution, inasmuch as it is a slow death AS TO GOBER We believe this was the first paper to calJ the attention of the public to the fact that Judge Gober was uufit for the position he now occupies and untiit for the position of Supreme court Judge Never have we charged Judge Gober with dishonesty; never have we charged him with a lapk of legal ability; never have we charged him with any dishonorable action politically, but he has been charged with grave offen ses and 13 good men in the legislature re fused to find him guiltless, among them such men as Reagan of Henry and TFest of Lowndes. There is a s'ain, a suspicion a want of confidence in Judge Gober that wholly unfits him for the Supreme .flench and it is the duty of Judge Gober to clear his titles or tell the people he is not and will not be an applicant for the place- Unless he does we believe the amendment to increase the number of Judges will be defeated; if he is to secure a place it should be. Wo are satisfied he will never secure a position by any action of Atkinson, for he holds the wellfaie of his people above th e ambition of any man—Hales Weekly. TWO LIVES SAVED. Mrs. Phoebe Thomas, of Junction City, 111. was told by her doctors she had Consumption and that there wa*s no hope for her, but two bottles of Dr. Kings New Discovery cured her and she says it saved her life Mr. Thom as Eggers, 139 Florida St. San Fran cisco, suffered from a dreadful cold, approaching consump'ion, tried with out result everything else then bought one bottle of Dr. King’s New Discov ery and in two weeks cured. He is naturally thankful. It is such re sults, of which these are samples’ that prove the wonderful efficacy of this medicine in Coughs and Colds. For trial bottles at R G. Bryans drug store. Regular size 50c and $1 00. GOOD ROADS. The people of A/eckleuburg county, N. C., from being indififerent and hostile to road improvement, have come to be moat enthusiastic on the subj ect. Forty miles of stone road have already been laid, and tne work is being rapidly extended. At first the farmers, as in other parts of the country, were opposed to paying the extra road lax, believing that they were not to be specially benefiitted, or that they would have to pay for the advantages ac cruing to others. 2?ut they are now eager to stand their snare of the expenses and are clamorous for extensions, even offer ing to deliver stone free in order to expe-. dite the work. The labor is done by con victs, and the Telford system is used. The roadbed is made thirty feet wide aud the metal as road engineers call the stone, is placed over about half of its width. 2he other fifteen feet of the road is made smooth for a summer road, being, when dry and hard, much better for driving over than a stone road. Other counties of the state, it is reported, are about to adopt the J/ecklenburg plan. Some of the benefits derived from good roads were set forth at the recent Charlotte road congress. One of the speakers said: “The social isola tion of country life has been greatly de creased. Farmers keep better horses and better vehicles. Four bales of cotton can be carried to market with the team that was formerly required to haul one bale. It cost more to haul a cord of wobd ten miles over the old roads than the wood would fetch in the market. The good roads enable the farmers to market a great quantity of fruit and vegetables which had formerly gone to waste. This has en couraged diversified farming, and farmers are fully conscious of the advantages ot good roads.” The importance of the road question is not generally realized, but it is worthy of i note that the people who have seen and had experience with good roads are the people most ready to make sacrifices in or der to obtain them. O. B. WILLIS. Sew'ing machine repairer, re builder and adjuster. Satisfac tion guaranteed or the money refunded. All work done atJ. F. McKibben’s furniture store Jackson, Ga. 2m., l COUNTY DIRECTORY. Ordinary-—J. F. Carmichae 1 . * Sheriff —J. 0. Beauchamp, Deputy—J. W. Crawford. Surveyor--B. J. Jinks. Treasurer —T. L. Williams. Tax Collector —T. J. Cole. Tax Receiver--C. R. Carter. Coroner —Simon Hardy. Clerk Superior Court —Joe Jolly ; court 3rd Mondays in February and August. Road Commissioners —615 G, M. J. L, Barkley, H. G. Asbury, T. O, Woodward ; 613 G. M., J, M. Ball. J. E. Hale, J. W, Fletcher; 609 G. M., J. W. Minter, J. L. Pye, S. K. Smith; 614 G. M., J. W. Holoway, J. 11. Cole, J. Van Wright; 552 G. M , D. B. Moore. R. M. Harper, F. M. Maddox; 612 G. M, W. O. Crawley, Cornelius McCluare, T. H. Nolan; 610 G. M., T. P. Bell. R. M. Fletcher, J. G. Cold well; 616 G. M., J. H. Maddox, J. J. WiUon, J* C. Barnes. Board of Education--W. M. Mai let, A. G. Hitchens, J. T. Goodman, D. N. Carmichael, J. M. McMichael. E. E. Pound C, S. C. Office in court house. Jury Commissioners- -H. N. By ara, T. L. Williams, W. B. Dozier, L. J. Ball, T. P. Ball, Alex Atki nson. Justices Court—6ls Dist, R. A, Woodward, J. P.; J. G, Kirnbell N. P. 613 Dist, H. L. Brown, j. P.; H. C. Thaxton, N. P, 609 Dist., W. A. Waldrop, J P.; Steye Moo e. N. P. 552 Dist. lames Jolly, J. P.; J. M Maudox N. P. 612 Dist., Howard Ham, J. P.; F. Z. Curry, N. P 610 Dist, J. Collins, J P.; T. P. Bell, N. T. P. 616 Dist., O. B. Kiiowiesu J, P.; J. L. Barnet, N P. 614 Dist, A. H. Ogleiree, J. P.; W. F. Douglas, N. P. city directory. Mayor E. E. Pound. Council men—T. J. Lane, J. W. Car michael, B. P. Bailey-, T. M. Furlow. CHURCHES. Methodist—Rev. T. W. Bell, pastor. Services every Sunday at 11 a.rn., 7 pm. Prayer meeting every Wednes day night. Baptist -Rev G. W. Gardner, pas tor. Services every Sunday at 11 a. in. and 7 p.m. Prayer meeting every Thursday night. rreebyterian—Rev. Mr. Pharr, pas tor. Services every 3rd Sunday at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., and every Ist Sunday at 7 p.m. SECRET SOCIETIES. F. & A. M.—Chapter meets 2nd and 4lh Monday nights. Blue Lodge, Ist and 3rd Monday nights Redmen—2nd and 4th Tuesday nights in each month. CONTRACTORS NOTICE. Any person wanting first-class work, by a workman of 20 years experience in stone or bri< k, such as dams buiit, blasting, where dyna mite is used, or in all such work as lock houses or piers, Call on G. W. Watkins, Decl-lyr Jackson, Ga. FRESH LIGHT-BREAD Every day at Harp’s Market. We do our own baking, and onr bread and cakes are as good as the best. Wanted 10,000 second hand corn, bran, Qr clean guano bags. Must be in good condition. No oat bags wanted. Jackson Oil Mill. Look at this, now is the time to get tinware and notions at actual cost, as Gilmore* Hencely at the Black Front are closing out their remnants at cosl. Dr.O. H. Cantrell. DENTIST, JACKSON. GEORGIA. T A TATCC CAN MAKES2S week L/A-L/IC/O ly by folding and ad dressing circulars for ns at home. No canvassing, Address LADY MANA AGER Imperial Toilet Company , Cairo 111. B. W. WRENN, JR. Atto r n ey-at- Law, C0 A M BPEciALTYi AW Atlanta, Georgia. The Largest Retail CLOTHIERS in the South. PRICE TO ALL . . MACON, . . • • ATLANTA, . . 592-554 Cherry Street. 39-41 Whitehall— 33-34 S. Broad. REAL ESTATE. 100 acres of good land in sight of Worthville, level and well watered, with 10 acres of bottom land worth SSO per acre, for sale cheap. 400 acres of the best land in Butts Cos, improved and most all in cultivation. Two and three fourth miles south of Jackson. Improve ments on place including nice iesidenoe- Good farm for sale two miles north of Jenkinsburg, contain ing one hundred eleven and a half acres, with two sets of build ings, all in a high state of culti vation. Three payments allow ed. Gome to see us whether you want this place or not *anu we will fit you up. We have a splendid farm for sale with anew five room house upon it, within 1 1-2 miles of Jackson. This is a good paying investment for someone to make money. There is a nice stable and barn on the premises, and the ground is well adapted to growing any cereals or fruits. We’ll sell it for about half its value. Call on Harmon and McDonald for further particu lars. Good small farm 'or sale near Stark in Butts county Good five room dwelling in the beautiful town of Flovilla—lot containing one and one-half acres, out houses, fencing and water perfect—we will trade this property lor property in Jackson or Jackson Banking Cos. stock We will also sell good farming land in close reach of the proper ty if desired. Five room dwelling, well fur nished inside and out, pleasantly situated, good well of water, plenty of out buildings, garden, yard and lot all under good fence. Four hundred yards from court house. For sale for less than you could build the house. Call and see us if you want a good home in the best town in the state. The lot of land upon which the above property is sit uated has 95 feet front running back 210 feet. Apply to Harmon & McDonald. We are tb 3 men from whom to buy a home. Stop paying rent ar.d come and buy a home of us on good terms. Harmon & McDonald, R. S. CRaTCHER. T J. EAMBRO. E. S. CRUTCHER & CO., Furniture. - - - - Furniture. Everything at“ Cut Prices,” Bed Room, Parlor, Dining Room, Library, Office and Hall Furniture. ogf Prieeg’ Write for our illustrated catalogue or caH to see us when in the city. 53 Peachtree Street, Atlanta ,Ga. King of all A?3 solutely Bicycles, hmdf&r the Best. Light Weight and Superior flaterial Rigidity. Every M&- and Scientific Work- Highest Honors at the World's Ccluiahiaa Exposition, Seed two-cent stamp for our 24-page Catalogue-A work of Art, Monarch Cycle Company, Retail Salesroom, aBo Wabash Ave. Lake and HaLted Sts., CrIiCAGO, ILL. PROFESSIONAL CARDS. W W.Anderson. Frank Z. Cubby. ANDS .iSON & CURRY ATTORNEYS AT LAIV. Negotiates loans on real estate. Office up stairs over the Yellow store, Jackson. Georgia M. M MILLS, ATTORNEY' AT LAW. Office in court house, Jackson, Georgia. M. V. IMIBBEN, Attorney at Law, JACKSON, GEORGIA. STOP AT THE Morrison House. EVERYTHING NEW AN HEIR ST- CL A SS. Conveniently Located. Free Rack to Depot, C. W. Buchanan P.ppriet r • ■ ■THE > A strictly high-grade Family Sewing fitachiue, possessing all modern improvements. Guaranteed Equal to the Best Prices very reasonable. Obtain them from yoar local dealer and make comparisons. EI.DRED6E MANUFACTURING GO. BELVIPERE, ILL. FANCY GROCERIES! E. G. GILMORE & HENCELY, Third Street, Black Front, at Hanes, the Jeweler 1 ! Everything kept fresh, neut and clean, and tbe ladies art especially invited to call on us. We keep country raised potatoes and onions, in fact, all kinds o| country raised Vegetables. We deliver all goods free, and orders are promptly filled j n a business-like manner. Ice cold, non-intoxicating drinks of all kinds on hand at all times Pure coacocolaon hand all the summer, as good as can be found. Our country friends are also invited to give us their trade and we guarantee to please them. GILMORE & HENCELY. Jackson, Ga., Eeb. 8. 1894 Jackson Buggies! FOR THE FALL TRADE, to supply any Reasonable demand from my Numerous Customers. So it you want an Extension Leather Top Phaeton or Surrey Canopy Top Phaeton or Buggy, In fact, if you want any kind of a vehicle ranging in price from $35.00 to $250.00, call on me at the JACKSON CARRIAGE FATORY and be supplied. Just received, a large shipment of Old Hickory and Tennessee Two—Horse wagons. Respectfully, J. R. Carmichael. MALLARY BROTHERS & CO. % • IMlacoxL, Georgia. REMEMBER WE ABE STILL HEADQUARTERS FOR Engines, Boilers, k Ms, Cotton Gins, Presses, AND EVERYTHING ELSE IN THE MACHINERY LINE. Please do not be persuaded into buying anything in our line before writing ub for prices. MALLARY BROS. & CO, MACON, GA. JACKSON . INSTITUTE, Jackson, : : : Georgia. Fall Tara Beps Tuesday, Seutember 41 1894, Each years work of this school completely Justifies its claims to being cue of the best in the state. A healthful climate, a pure, moral atmosphere, and excelent social influences commend the school to pupils of all parts of the State. The school has made a reputation for thoroughness such as few schools in the state can boast. The course of study is broad and comprehesive and is arranged according to most approved plans of the best educators of the country. Tuition in First Three Grades 4.50 Fall Term. Tuition in Other Grades : 6.50 Fall Term. Music, Instrumental or Vocal, 3.00 per Month. Art : : : : : 3.00 per Month. For further information send for Catalogue, or address " J. C. Blasingame, President.