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THE ENTERPRISE.
Official Organ of FranUin County.
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LON. J. MeCONNEI.I, ANU CEO.!». ]‘IULLI1'S,
T.IUTOK* ANU TUOritlKTORH.
CAKXESVIIXK, C.V., MAM’11 17, I HO.
EDITORIALLY PARAGRAPHED.
The Tennessee Legislature has
adopted the Australian ballot system.
The latest trust is on school books,
We do not see how this country
could he worsted.
Thomas Jefferson was only thirty-
three years old when ho wrote the
Declaration of Independence.
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The Mississippi and Ohio rivers
are very high and much damage is
being done along their courses.
The site for the Atlanta Car Works
has been purchased. This adds an¬
other important enterprise to Atlanta.
The Democrats are making heavy
gains all over the country. Tariff
reform seems to he the basis of the
change.
Thomas W. Cobb, one of the most
distinguished of that illustrious family,
was elected to Congress when only
28 years of age.
The compound lard bill now be¬
fore Congress seems certain to pass.
We hope their dregs will find no
market in the South,
The bronze monument of Robert
E. Lee has been accepted by Gov¬
ernor McKinney, president of the
Monument Association.
Hon. Joseph E. Brown is to retire
from polities when his present term
of office expires. Gov, Gordon is
a candidate for his place.
Stonewall Jackson’s widow now
draws a pension allowed by the
United States for her soldier hus¬
band’s service in the Mexican war.
The Ninth Congressional district is
full of men that would like to go to
Congress, but they would hate it
awfully to bo beat by Thud Pickett.
The prohibition sentiment con¬
tinues to grow in Georgia, especially
lu the country. Several counties
have gone against whisky in the last
few weeks.
The Georgia, Carolina and North¬
ern railroad is being rapidly built,
and the general opinion is that the
full line will lie completed within
twelve months.
Mrs. Maud Jones, the Atlanta
spiritualist, has been on trial for
cheating and swindling, and was
bound over under a two hundred dol¬
lar bond to await further trial.
The G„ C. and N. road will be of
much benefit to Athens. She already
has as cheap western freights as any
of the Southorn cities, and this road
will give them cheaper eastern rates.
The Louisiana Lottery agents are
offering in return for a charter 250,.
000 bushels of seed wheat to the
farmers of North Dakota, and to pay
yearly into the State Treasury $150,-
000 as long as tho charter runs,
Atlanta is to have a new depot
modeled after tho famous depot of
the Pennsylvania railroad at Phila¬
delphia. The Gate City is to have a
belt line also that will encircle the
city and connect the different reads.
Tho exooutlvo board of the State
Farmer’s Alliance held au important
meeting iu Atlanta last Thursday.
Their chief business was to consider
politics as affecting the order, and to
discuss the position taken by the or¬
der’s organ on railroads.
Absenteeism among Democratic
members of the House of Represent,
ativos is provoking caustic remarks
from tho democratic press all over
the country. The constituents of
these dereliot raembors ought to call
them promptly to account. It is
gratifying to know’ that no Georgia
member has laid himself liable to cen¬
sure on this score. Georgia has a
delegation in Congress that can he
relied- on,—Telegraph,
THE CAKNESVILLE EAIIROAP.
What May be Expected if the R. & D.
Refuse Our Proposition.
The president and diroctors of the
Carnesvillo railroad will he ready to
make a proposition to the Richmond
& Danville Company by the 1st of
April, which is only two weeks off.
They should demand in that propo¬
sition, if accepted, that work begin
promptly and be pushed to comple¬
tion as soon as practicable. The peo¬
ple who are interested in this road
cannot satisfactorily wait until it suits
everybody's convenience for the road
to he built. Though we will state
right here that we never have doubt¬
ed the R. & D. Co.’s willingness to
accept the proposition that we intend
making, and are free to say that the
delay is owing to the lack of interest
manifested by those whose duty it
lias been to prosecute the work. If,
however, the 1L ifc I). Co. refuse to
our proposition of eight or ten
dollars as a gratis subscrip¬
or to grade and crosstie the
and turn it over to them, then
is our duty, 'iclt/toitl delay, to look
for the securing of the
It makes but little difference
us as to where we get a road from,
as to how we get it, if the freights
satisfactory. We aro ready to
the G., C. & N. road ten thous¬
dollars if our proposition to the
Il.it I). Co. is not accepted. Wc be¬
lieve Madison and Athens will each
give the same to secure a road from
Carnesville to Athens, by way of
Danielsville. And considering the
business that such a road would do
wc believe the G., C. it N. road
would complete it. The R. it D.
Co. have had their own way about
freight in North-east Georgia for a
long time, and may think that they
can hold their patronage whether
they do anything else for the county
or not, but we believe the G., C. <t
N. will take much of their freights if
they don’t give us better transporta¬
tion. Wc again say that we believe
the II. A D. Co. is ready to accept
any reasonable proposition that we
may make, and are anxious for our
road to be completed. We are cer¬
tain of this—that if the president and
directors do their duty we will know
in a very short time.
Diversity of Crops.
It is plain to every observer that
our farming is not diversified as it
should be. While cotton is our chief
product and always commands ready
money, it does not pay to raise it to
the exclusion of the necessaries of
life. We must have corn, wheat,
rve, oats, syrup, tobacco, meat,
grasses for stock, etc. Every one of
of those necessities is a natural pro¬
duct of uur climate. The farmer
can raise, with the proper judgment,
(and it is being done by some) enough
of each of the above necessaries to
supply bis demands, and besides
enough cotton as a surplus to buy bis
luxuries and have something to lay
up. And as to luxuries wo can pro¬
duce a great many of them here, t >o,
such as peaches, apples, plums, cher¬
ries, grapes, etc. With the proper
management we could have almost
as good orchards and vineyards as
any other part of the country. Con¬
sidering the adaptability of our cli¬
mate to so many products, the man
that owns lands here is very fortu¬
nate, if he will give them the business
attention they demand.
Cheap Money.
Money is being offered at lower
rates of interest to our farmers this
year than ever before. They arc
now paying from 8 to 12 per cent.,
while heretofore they have paid from
10 to 25 per cent. The banks seem
to have plenty for them, and a great
deal is being loaned. If the farmers
have to borrow we are glad for them
to get it at a low rate; but because
the rate is low it will not do to bor¬
row too much. Interest is hard
money to pay, and it takes a rustler
to realize anything on borrowed
money, Men who loan money make
more than those who borrow. Inter¬
est is a plodder; let come what will
it carries on its work. It puts in 365
full days in every year, and theu at
the end demands prompt payment,
and if you fail to come up it threat¬
ens to compound you. Burrow as
little as possible and you will be th,e
better off for it.
Cotton Bagging,
The Odenheimer texture, 44 inches
wide, weight three-fourths of a pound
to the yard, will be the standard cot¬
ton bagging for next season—so says
Col, I.. F, Livingston, He says that
it can be made by all the mills.
The State Univeriity.
B. M. Blackburn, in writing up
Athens in the Atlanta’Constitution,
has this to sav of the State Univer-
sit v:
This grand monument to (ieorgia’s
intellectual advancement is in a most
flourishing condition, It lias an
equipment second to none in the
South. Besides the various univer¬
sity schools 1 here is a law depart -
incut, a school of parliamentary law
and the college of agricultural and
mechanical arts. There are three
branch colleges, located at Dahlon-
ega, Thomasvillu and Milledgeville,
that acts as “feeders” to the parent
institution.
The university has four excellent
libraries, containing in all over 25,000
volumes of rare and costly hooks.
About $150,000 has been expended
in buildings, an item that will give
some idea of the unstinted equipment
in this respect.
The school has a most thorough
of professors, men of known
prominence, who are pre¬
the reputation of the institu¬
for educational thoroughness.
Among the alumni of this institution
are many of the most finished educa¬
tors of the land, some of the most re¬
nowned statesmen that ever grap¬
pled with questions of grave legisla¬
tive concern, brilliant, forcible and
eloquent orators, lawyers and writers
—in fact, men who have been nota¬
ble successes in all the walks of life,
reflecting honor and credit upon their
alma mater.
Chancellor Boggs is a gentleman
of finished culture, and is a worthy
successor to such notables as l.ips-
comb, Tucker and Mell.
mcy conn INSTITUTE.
Further on he has this to say of
Lucy Cobb Institute:
This excellent school for young
ladies is under the efficient manage¬
ment of Miss Millie Rutherford, who
has inherited much of the educational
talent of her distinguished father.
This school is in a very prosperous
condition, and its enrollment repre¬
sents several states. Miss Ruther¬
ford is ably assisted by a corps
well-known lady tachers. The build¬
ings arc large, elegant and comfort¬
able, and the location is uncommonly
desirable from every standpoint.
Our Congressional Race.
Judge T. G. Lawson, of Putnam,
is actively m the race for Congress in
the Eighth district, and will make
personal canvas of each county, so
we learn. A gentleman who has
seen Hon. F. II. Cooley, of Wilkes,
says that gentleman will also enter
the arena. Hon. II. II. Carlton, the
present incumbent, will be a candi¬
date for re-election. All three of
the aspirants arc staunch tariff re¬
form Demoeaats, and any ouo of
them would represent our district
with honor. The Banner does not
propose to espouse the cause of any
candidate so long as he is within the
Democratic ranks, and unobjection¬
able and competent nu n are the as¬
pirants.—Athens Banner.
Butter-Making.
The dairy business ill this part of
the country is not receiving the at¬
tention that it should. Good butter
is in demand all the time in the larger
towns, and the demand for butter
that costs from 25 cents to 50 cents
per pound is greater than the supply.
There are many men in other por¬
tions of the country that are making
more clear money off of ten cows
than is being made off of five-horse
farms. The dairy business, if well
managed, promises much for the man
who will take hold of it in this sec¬
tion. The Enterprise will give its
readers an interesting letter on butter-
making in our next issue, and it
should be closely read and studied.
.Savannah, not satisfied with being
the greatest of all naval stores mar¬
kets, lias broken her own record in
this line. Since April 1, 1889, re¬
ceipts of turpentine at that port have
amounted to 182,000 barrels. The
receipts for the past eleven months
exceed by 11,000 barrels the total
receipts for the year 1887-88, which
wore the greatest for any year up to
that time, and are 22,000 barrels in
excess of last year’s receipts. It is
believed that the receipts of turpen¬
tine for the current year will reach
200,000 barrels. The rosin receipts
at Savannah show even a more re¬
markable increase this year than tur¬
pentine. Up to date they amount
to 726,213 barrels, against 584,428
for tho whole of the year ending
March 31, 1889. Savannah's busi¬
ness is growing steadily in all depart¬
ments, ami the future of the city was
never before so promising as it is
now'.—Telegraph.
AVasbingtor, already famous an*.he
most beautiful residence city in Amer¬
ica, bills fair to become one of the
chief educational centers. The new
Catholic University is already doing
good work and its rich endowment is
being eontinuully increased. Thu
Northern Methodists have determ¬
ined to establish a great university
there. For this purpose they want
at least $2,500,000. An appeal to
the millions of Methodists in the
North and West will soon he made
and the requisite money for this great
undertaking will undoubtedly be
raised. Washington already has a
number of excellent schools, but she
aims at greater things ami will surely
accomplish them.—Telegraph.
The first block of tin made from
American ore has arrived at Pitts¬
burg, and there is considerable re¬
joicing over it in that stronghold of
protectionists. In their opinion the
existence of a real block of American
tin is an irrefutable argument in favor
of making tin costly to every Ameri¬
can consumer. If they can have
their way, the kindness of providence
in depositing tin in the Dakota hills
will be yiade a curse to every person
in the country. It is only those
things providence did not give us
that the protectionists are willing
shall be abundant and cheap.—Macon
Telegraph.
Some United States senators would
be pleased if the newspaper reports
of the proceedings of that body were
as dull as the proceedings themselves.
They have a right to their opinions,
of course, but they should not get
angry if live newspaper men do not
agree with them.—Telegraph.
The new State Capitol is to have
a hot and cold water hath room for
the benefit of State officers, at a cost
of $150. Wines and champagne is
next in order. Such luxuries come
cheap when the commonalty pays for
them.
Since the French Cabinet has re¬
signed it will be in order for the
Cabinet of the United States to enter¬
tain them, as they seem to he gentle¬
men of leisure.
John Wyly gives notice that he
will prosecute any and all
who publish or sell the llawes con¬
fession.
A colored convention will be held
in Atlanta April 30th to consider
Southern outrages.
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Smile Producers.
If the bill to muzzle dogs goes
through, its victims will probably
bow to it.
Times are getting better. Even
snow banks do not come as high as
they used to.
The best way for a smoker to se¬
cure peace to his ashes is by the ap¬
pointment of a receiver.
The advocates of the elevated track
scheme for railways entering the city
cannot fail to notice that the people
are looking down on it.
Do not regard with suspicion the
man who adopts an alias. It is a
proper ambition in anyone to desire
to make a name for himself.
There is a German proverb which
says: Take-It-Easy and Live-Long
arc brothers. Yet murderers who
take life easy are not long-lived as a
general thing.
Modern Dialogc.—“Arrange my
hair, Feleie, while I take lunch.”
“Very well, madame; what color
will you wear?” “Mv black hair; I
am going to a funeral.”
Unnecessary: Recruit—May I of¬
fer you a cigar ? Sergeant—I lave I
not forbidden you above all things to
speak unnecessarily Of course you
may.
Lavonia Business Locals.
Cotton Seed Compound, the same
formula as Swift’s, for 270 pounds of
middling cotton per ton, Knox it
Allison, Lavonia, Ga.
Ladies’ glove grain congress shoes
for 7Sets, at T. il. Roberts.
Buy your furniture from T. fl,
Roberts.
Zinc trunks at T, II. Roberts.
nie’s. Twenty He grades of tobacco at Ilay-
sells cheap.
Canned goods of all kinds at Hay-
mo’s.
Try a glass of soda water at W.
II. Ilaynic’s.
Canned goods prepared in every
possible style at Ilaynic’s.
Haynie is always ready to serve
you with something good.
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At the lowest possible prices.
ROOFING AND GUTTERING
Done anywhere promptly' by best
skilled workman. Call on or write
for prices. J. H. Maxwell,
4-29. Elberton, Ga.
To One and All
Of my old friends who want either
Saddles, Bridles or Harness made or
repaired will find the old saddler,
D. M.
at Carnesville to do their work, at the
Col. Thos. Morris office, where he
will be glad to sec you all and work
for all once more in life.
Yours, as ever, D. M. Looney.
5-17.
Gins ail Finite!
I carry a complete line of Coffins
in all sizes.
Furniture consisting of Bedsteads,
Bureaus, Chairs, Safes, etc.
Paints AN 0 ILS!
I carry a full line of Paints and
Oils. Prices guaranteed satisfactory.
4-29. T. H. ROBERTS, Lavonia, Ga.
OMB # STONE
MONUMENTS!
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[Th eapestT foT tfmT piiT!
I will be glad to furnish the public
with anything in my line. Prices
guaranteed satisfactory.
P. J. Puckett 5
8-34 Elberton, Ga.
Buggies, Carts,
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ANYTHING YOU WANT IN THE
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Goods shipped to any point de¬
sired, or furnished here. Lowest
prices for cash, or terms satisfactory
on time. Respectfully,
3-28 a. w. McConnell.
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Regulators ol Low Prices.
DRY GOODS,
NOTIONS, SHOES, HATS,
HARNESS, BOOTS,
SADDLES, GROCERIES.
Lawrence’s Liver Stimulator a Specialty.
Give me a call. Respectfully,
PIERCE & DOWNS,
8 . 8 . RoJ'ston, Ga.
Fancy Grocery
-- AND-
^^JonfectionerieGJ^
Nige Goods
— AND —
Low Prices.
I carry a complete stock in my
line, including drugs, show case no-
tions, and all kinds of canned goods,
Tobacco and Cigars a Specialty.
OUNcxt door to I*. II. Bowers.
B. CURRY, Roystcn, Ga.
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ENTERPRISE” is, and will continue to be, the best paper ever pub¬
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ROME WAS NOT BUILT IN A DAY,
Neither will “THE ENTERPRISE” attain its height of success in
so short a time, but if the citizens of Franklin County will give us
their patronage we will build up a circulation to almost equal Romo’s
population, and give them a paper that every one will be proud of.
We don’t propose to pander to any sect, society, or organization,
but will publish a straight-forward, Democratic, conservative news¬
paper that will tend to build up and further the progress of Franklin
County.
Carnesville will have her railroad completed iu a short time, and j
already she is awaking from her Rip Van Winkle slumber, and will be
ranked among the thriving, live towns of North-East Georgia, and
with the beginning of her second growth TIIE ENTERPRISE first
sees the light of day.
To getting out s newsy, live, enterprising and progressive paper we
will devote all of our energy and time, and build up a newspaper that
will be looked for with eager anticipation.
The sections of the whole country which are the moat prosperous
are the sections that have advantage of progressive newspapers. The
newspapers are not only expected to give the news, but it is a part of
their mission to develop the territory into which they go. It shall he
our highest ambition to do service for our section, and hope wc will
have the friendship of the people for our efforts.
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