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VI ■2f g « - r ,, A 1*1 Jj, tv r i lx tsLISItfO EVEUV S ATUBDAY MOUNDS' A T GRAY, GEORGIA, —by T. R. PENN.— s | j^rlptiOH Rates--In Advance, Vear. * 1.0 lac jjonths. . m - ■ j X Month, -■ ^ Entered at the Postidice-at Gra y Ga ,mu class mall matter. wl PostofBw orders, drafts, etc., should be i#iiepayable to T. It. I’s-nn. ■ Kite* for advertising made , known on ujulici tiiou. I'onummioations for individual benefit, personal character, charged for the f# advertisements. as Marriage and obituary notices, not ex L, jii!ig o»e square, inserted without charge Lever one square will be charged for same *s advertisements.' ■; columns. town and county. feu E. G. HARDEMAN, Local Editress. Tho farmers are preparing to sow wheat. _ _ Everybody having a big time at the Fair. The tun ip and potato crop are both very fine. Col. -Machen has returned from a visit to N» Y. The President has appointed Nov. 29 th as a day of thanksgiving. ' --- -*>-* FOR SALE.—Georgia Raised Seed Rye. Coleman, Ray & Oo., Macon Ga. The Athens Banner-Watchman lias issued a neat and attractive trade issue. Sunday’s Constitution contains anothei beainifni poem, from the gifted pen of Prof. Duma’, entitled; “Yellow Jack The cat and the boy.” Mr, B. If. Hardy has vacated tho editorial chav and seve'ed bis con avetion with.-the Mon tied io Times. The Tiroes will hereafter Be pub lished by Mr. J amqs AT Groper who will make it a lively, spice)’ sheet. .. The farmers;**** $0 bo -gaining ihe day. It is said that the Legis lature is composed of 133 farmers, 54 lawyers and the remainder doc tors,, merchants and preachers, with only 1 wo negroes and one white scalawag-republican. That nobio -and gencrcus-hom te n lady, Mrs. John li lit,’ of Hound: Dak, has again placed us under obligations to her by ^ending 113 a sack of potatoes. They are very fine and ofthe pornpkm-vam variety. —Jasper County' News, You are right, Airs. Editress. Jones county bas more clever, gen erous and accommodating citizens, according to her population, than any other county in the Slate. The follow iug.businesa was trans acted in tho Court of Ordinary, Noy 5th 1S88. Letters dismission gran t ed from cstato of J. W. Quae kin hush. Letters dismiss (ah granted from estate" of James aud Martha Jones. Administration granted J. D. Godard oa estate Richard Blow. Order granted sale person al property estate.of Thus. J. Mer cer. Order granted sale Rail Road Bonds estate James G. Barnes. Or der granting years support to Mrs* Susaa Barnes.* The will of R. C. Jenkins probated and letters grant ed R. H. Jenkins Executor. - . TRADE as a science. Otlate years the art of Artist Material, has developed into what might be termed a Science. The merchant to be successful, must possess a certain talent the more buccoss he achieves. OiiAS. C HOLT, B00K8ELDER, Slationer, Artists’ Materials, Noveltiet, Picture Frame Manufactur Elt 353 Boeond St., and Cotton Ave., Trianglar Block, Macon, Ga. By strict attention to the wants of the trade, has built up a most successful business, and now ranks as one of the most reliablo bouses in the City." Careful and judicious buying keeps the assortments in the Cue varioasdeparements complete with and most seasonable goods. Call see him when in the city. Li.i i'OIi LOCALS. Elec! ion passed quiotlj\ Ur. (rviug Sawyer was in Monday. Judge Johnson left for Atlanta Tuesday. Ye Editress hss been quite sick since our last issue. Certainly the Fair-goers enjoyed tho beautiful weather. Misses Jano Thigpen and Ilcnnic McArthur visited Clinton Friday. Thanks to tho ‘‘citizen'’ who gives the Headlight its first birth day greeting, Our esteemod Haddocks corres pondent, (who lets lus pen “idlelie”) was in Clinton Monday, Mrs. Moss, Mrs 11. B- Barron, Miss Beulah Boss, Miss Harriet Morgan arfi others are attending the Fair. - Last Sunday was regular preach ing day in Clinton. Rev. M. A, ELillip gave a very tine discourse. jAs Col. J. C, Bairon failed to get his commission m time, uo County Court was hold Monday. Although about ten rases were set for trial We acknowledge a ticket to the great Augusta Exposition, and knowing it will be a success would like to view its. many novelties. Wo regret that Mr. Lark Stowart is and has been for nearly two . weeks, quite sick with fever at hi s home near James, lie iu at tended by Dr. S. C. Parsley. Tl o land and home place of the late James H. Barnes were sold at public outcry in Clinton Tuesday. Different lots were sold to Messrs. Clarke Dodgers and Edmonson, Mr. Mullekiu bought the home place. Mrs. Marielt Barnes Edmonson and husband of No.vnai attended the sale. Maeo» sq^taiied her first b;g fire (-ince tho paid department went into effect) on ’Monday night. The large and well filled .stores of li. D. Adams, Nmsbaum VnnSycle and Tindall; T. G. Burke and C. H. Taylor wore totally destroyed with contents. Total loss §138,000. Insurance §72,090. While iti Macon on tho 1st, we called in to iavp.;ct the handsome st0( ; k (tf Jry ^ Qds at lbo l;o - v , y opened establishment of Jno. R. Ellis & Co. Tho building is new, and the array of bright, rich, scr vicablc and (heap clro«s goods is enough 10 dazzio or.e. Wo made ••'quite a bili” at d advise cur Jones County friends to ho sure and call at Ellis’ Cherry street, when in Mucort, where they will find things to please the eye and suit tho purse THE ELECTION IN GEORGIA. The cloetioD in Georgia passed off very quietly, -end .a fair vote was polic'd, It will be a dfcy cr two be fore all the counties are heard from, but it can bo safely stated that the democratic plurality will not be far from 25,000, All tbo demo era tie candidates for congress were elected by good majorities, with the exception of Mr. J. D. Stewart, of the Fifth district, whose majority, it is thought, will bo small. Tbo democrats of Fulton county, in wuicb Atlanta is locate od, showed a good deal of apath y, and permitted the republicans to carry the county. What has become of all the cor respondents? They have gone into winter quarters rather early, have they not? Expect though that it is the scarcity of items of news. Covington & Macon E. B. TIME TABLE, No. 13. In effect May 4th. 1888. 3 . 1, 1 I I 2. 4. Fast STA1 IONS. Fast Acc’n. Mail 1 Mail Aec’m. Daily. Daily. Daily. Daily. ____ 3.30pm I?:10 7.00am MACON Mill,3:06 3:16pm 11.20 11.3o m 3:12 Van Massey. Burens 3:00 11.11 3:51 7:16 4 01 7:22 Roberts 2.54 11.00 4.18 7:35 Morton 2.41 i 1.42 4:30 7:42 Gravs 234 . 10.20 1:40 7:48 Franks 2.23 10.09 4:49 7:54 Barrens 2.22 10.00 4.55 7:57 Wayside 2.10 0,56 5 10 H :05 Round Oak 2.12 9.35 5:36 8:10 Hillsboro 1.58 0.27 5:51 8-27 Grassiield 1.49 0.12 0:10 8;42 Miinieta 1.33 8.42 0:21 8:18 Moniicelio 1.25 8.23 0:57 9-15 Macher. 12.35 7.47 7:27 0:27 Littlc liiver 12.23 7.20 7;39 9:33 Godfrey 12.17 7.11 8:20pm 1 m avisos. 11.30am 6.30 A. Craig Palmer, Gen. Fr’t & Pass Agt. A. J. McEVOY, Superintendant. Hold! friends and iVii«n 7 s-.h sctibcra ofth JULADLi. r •\ h. I any of yr.d thought of the fact that this issue c.dobra* cc tho l\ t anniror.-rry ofcnr paper, the first news-pa ocr ever born in the dear olu county of Jones? Yes, just one year.ago, ihe title Jokes County IlEADLiGtlf ett tcreJ the homes of a number of tho good people of our own and adjoin ing counties, receiving a hearty welcome and numberless surmises as tc its future, Wall do i remum ber ihe “debate” indulged at my home the niglit wo received our fhsi copy. *T predict it wont last ’til Xmas’' said one. “WoM, I’il give it to June to die' 5 chimed in another. Spoke up a third, ‘‘How let’s look or. tiie bright side, I cant seo why it should not ho one of the foremost county papers in the Stato, for I’ui sure no paper was ever placed in more efficient hands, or was ever be gun under more smiling auspices.” And now, after a year’scontiuuaoee, it still thrives and makes its weekly visit. Wc see the gloomy predic tions are unfulfilled. Tho Editor and Publisher is a man of pluck and energy, is keenly alive to tho in terest of bis patrons and full of pride for “Jones’ first born” while the Local Editress is a woman of no ordinary intellectual powers and business capacity. Thanks to their united and untiring efforts the Headlight continues to live and seems to be iu better condition than ever before. e^lf I judge right our much appreciated paper needs the support of its subscribers in a pe cuniary as well as literary way No enterprise can be successfully carried on without money. It would bo a downright shame on the citi zens of Jones County, who have thus far in Georgia anna’s borno an enviable reputation, should they suffer tho Headlight to go out inlo “utter darkness” for tho want of the support it merits and demands. Our combined zeal should go out towards its maintenances and not ouiy will our help bo appreciated by the worthy Editors, but by each reader. May J offer one word to ihe im pulsive Edifcreee ? Who mnontber* perhaps not long s'nea that some random line, or lines (of a political turn, weren’t they ?) brought down the “vials of wrath” upon her head, arid of course ever esteemed reader we should be slot* to anger and re member nowf-papeir, idea individ uals, sometime ‘’speak their mind out in moetiid!” But kind aad faithful Editress hear in mind; ■If window’s wayn y on i. ely seek, Five thin;;* ubs vvc with care; Of whom you spe-ik, to whom you apenk, When and how and where.” With many sincere wishes that the Head light may grow in years. A CITIZEN OF J ONE. J COUNTY, WHO LOVES HIS COUNTY AND EVERY - THING IN IT. STiinilKI MteiSticS^iSacoiGa Bates SL5Q Per Day. Mrs. C. M. BUTNEK, Proprietress. Notice to Mini Piillic. The best and cheapest passenger route to is via Savannah and elegant steamers thence. Passengers before purcha sing tickets via other routes would do well to inquire first of the merits of the route via Savannah, by which they will avoid dust and a tedious all-rail ride. Rates include meals and stateroom on steamer. Round Trip Tickets Will be placed on sale June 1st, good to retyrn until Oct. 31st. New York steanier sails tri weekly. Boston steamer weekly from Savannah. For further information apply to any agent of this Co. or to E. T Charlton, G. P. A., Savannah I.ons \> A i CELELHATING THE CUTTING OP Ti-iil LAST STALK CF CANE. . w»rh a* the r.»«t A«ec— a» Tl Ma|-*tanncr* " .«* Eapvy am D,u ftn-ts-A ' hl ' 5 " ti?0 day when the hist load of cano te hauled from iao fields to tho sugar house. festival, There arc and few there planters who object to this are not many who assist personally in Us observance. An account cl one of these celebrations will bo an almost faithful picture of all, for there is little variety about, them. It is a clear, runny, winter day, and the hauls work vigorously at the lost acre of cane. Cane knives glitter in and out of tho rustling bright green tops, thorn is a swift gloom of steel along the stalks, a quick lift stroke jiear tho ground and tbs pdc-rs tho clean stalks in piles ready for the leaders to toes in great armfuls to tho men Waiting in the carts. Cano is heavy, end it requires a marvelous'sleight of hand and some muscular power to send a bandit' of cane ilyitigj"teto the grasp of another person. Mingled with crackling of stalks and the rushing sound of falling cams tops, Conies the even melody of tlw negroes only as they chant jubilee songs. There is 0 little cano left. The men hold back, making a desperate appearance of haste; but not cutting tnoro than they can help. Each man tries to deceive hte neighbor, but tho overseer is looking on and tho cano must be cut. Swish, crack —the last stalk is almost reached, cad who will have tho glory of cutting It? Too men are eager and excited; the over seer hnrrioB theta up* one after another tbs stalks fail—and, hurrah 1 the envied man cuts thy la3t, and waves it triumph antly above his head. Ao tho hint load is piled on a cart, beginning cheors loud and long nn uounco tho of the celebration. CANSEI13 OP AU E0HT9. The planter has supplied the negroes with b*i liners of all steea The enuo carts arc decorated with these, and the tbreo or four tmiie < In every cart iiavo a brieht rosette, surmounted by a .small United States flag, placed above each long car Besides those theiv are from one to tfcrco gro.it fl»M supported ia every wagon by a proud darRey, Malay cr white nta, as tho case may bo. When tlw line b formed It has a very imposing look. First comes the lender’s carl, in wviieh stands U 10 man with the last stalk held upright, Kid ono or two hlg flags which tho iadii-3 »f the planter’s household e,ix- solicited each year to manufacture; and much envied is the. man to whom they are pre sented, ti'i-cejtorul for they are ns attractive as yards of lianriel, t-Ihbous aad gilt de vices can Jiuikt; them. There ore also t>;m ners nuuia by tho colored women—mar vels in tli® way of streamers and gaudy patchwork. The long procession forma behind the Inst loud of cano, snnuounted by its gay decorations, loud and moves toward the sugar mill amid songs and deafening cheers for the planter, manager and overseer. All the mill whistles are blowing, and the much respected plantation bells arc left in tho power of tho people-, to he rung until the ’arms of the ringers an worn out. The protessiya in greeted at tho sugar house with great reiglelmt, speeches are indulged !n, and tiie women and children stream from tho (juartera and clamber into the .-arts. TliGwn? Agr-at shrieking of whistles, roaring of machinery, crashing of cano mingled with tiie sounds of song and theering, whjm wLtnby toasts are drunk in every variety of but Uie best. Amid all tht din ra ! o >r noises are unheard. After leaving the sugar house the troop of darkeys file.- around the mansion of the planter, aheering the family, who are ex pected to make their appearance and la 1 looked ’fit. Addre.*-« are made to tho planter; who, of coUu.c, has eo return thank-, for if there la anything dear to the aoal of the darkey brothers it Is Bpeeclmiaklna, planter, scfl li' the father fuel of the lie has any, coma in for their full shai a of oegro oratory. TREATING TIIE OttOWD. Money ia given tho to tho. leanora te treat tho crowd, and planter hits to use every excuoe in iiia power to prevent him self being hoisted upon die sbouidcri of the Joyous negroes. This ceremony being over, oranges an thrown into tho carta, tbo leaders return to their wagons, and tattle around Gki grounds two squeaking or three tUue-", lvltb bcatiuB of drums, of flfos, cheering nad other tieinoie:fri>. tiona. Then off they go to get their eee und installment of whisky at “do eto\” where the plantation ntoro3ajefx.iv receive their share of attention. TJ 10 procession roes to ns many plantations as possible, and ia the dusk, as the fog comes roiling in from the river, ewoopiaa across tho empty fields and winding iu and out of the border of the woods, almost a mile awny, ono hears the sound of a beautiful negro W* are wnitlng on <Ie Lord, rising and falling sweet atui clear on tho air. And then tho carts come lum bering home holding a halt intoxicated, wholly happy crowd. There is a grand waiting for them, and nobody thinks of tho depredations committed be forehand upon other men’s More goods liquor in tho way of pigs and poultry. la drunk, more speeches made, and the planter's untiring entire until fonco is into serenaded hour. by tho crowd a Iicforu tho rising bell rings the fog sweeps in eddying folds, white and pale golden. Into the blue oak woods, and dis closes the quarters sflcnt, for tho very flogs are sleeping. Here and there gray smoko curls up above the cabins; the bell quavers its summons. There is a long, waking howl from the dogs, and sharp tails of negro women. Soon 0 . largo part be of the prations day’s proceedings will enacted with unabated enthusiasm.— Kuth Ramay in Now Orleans Timea Domocrat. The Eskimo's Emin ranee. We look upon SO to 40 dogn. below ecro, which our northern neighbors 00 - raaionnlly pee, as a temperature that Is about the limit of human endurance with tay degree of comfort (and probably It is with even our best methods of combatting it), and so we stand aghast when wo hoar if the Kskimo out sledging and hunting it 50, 00, and oven 70 degs. below zero, forgetting all the time that these people aavq a clothing, which is proporticnafcely mich warmer than their lowest tempera lure is colder than ours; and this, too, with equal if not less weight than in our slothing. They ere, therefore, better pre pared to endure SchW It than wo can possibly »e.—Frederick y er got ter keep do pot talin’ lessou ut’ll rust. Yer got ter keep hit full lessen !e fixe crack Lit. III FEEL & CO. P<1 IsU;! ffliL 'jf 4 aBEBMP T? !& PHJCT? Willi! 13 Sflil IN?! UVlfllllUlwa and Latest Styles. * THE LOWEST PRICES. Send us your orders and come to Ice us when in Macon. Goods sent C. 0. D. unless city reference is given. EADS, NEEL & CO, —15—3 m. 557 CHERRY ST. BSDBIBS & BALDWIN. 't t (0)—t—t CLOTHING, HATS AND GENTS FURNISHING GOODS; Keep always on hand a good stock and guarantee to give satisfaction to all their patrons. 308 2 m P^com, Qa. WINSIIIP & CALLAWAY’S OLD STAND. K—H—fi-ao-Bm. SHIP YOUR COTTON TO *• 1 . fs an im b. Ho does strictly a COTTON BUSINESS And will get highest market price for cotton. HE LENDS MONEY In Spring at low rate of interest.— N-n-9-20-Sm. WC" HUNTS.. V SHOE STORE ! 1 ■0-| The place to buy your Shoes for i Ladies, Misses, Men, Boys and Children. The bos! good.-, and at the lowest prices in the State. 1 . r. BUNT, 362 SECOND STREET iASOH, 10—18—3m* -BRADLEY’S— I 0 I-1 0 | J am now prepared to Gin your COTTON at 25cta per hundred lb*, and T will pay 1 Sets per bushei for your cotton see d, I also deal in Farmers Supplies, and will soil Flour, Bacon, Sugar, Cot fee, Syrup and Salt As cheap as you can buy in Macon, with freight added. 9—8—1888 tf. JOHN BRADLEY. A. B. ADAMS & SON. in com mEmm Ten years ago we were tho first to reduce the charges for handling cotton to 75c. per bale. We now propose to make a still further reduction. From this date we will charge only 50c. per bale for weighing and selling Cotton except where we have already made advances) and no extra storage. Wo will loan money in the Spring at a low rate ofinteiest. We solicit your patronage, and guarantee satisfaction. 516 Poplar Street, HUM GEORGIA. 3m 8—16 '88