THE ENTERPRISE.
Official Or^an of Franklin County.
PUBLISHED EYKHY MONDAY,
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Mail MatU'l’.
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or moro, p tA’iit )x,r mmmn. < a;»h hi mlvnnup,
TtTiiiKof AiUtitUniijp fnriil.'lud oil Hj'lillcTitiol).
rniTesjMOuh’iHT* is solicited, l.ut no attention will
Ih* jxiyi'ii to I’onimuiii'utUon# unites iioeonipu-
nliil by tlu* real iuuuc ot tlu writer*
LON. ,J. .Md'O.NMTL A\r» GK<\ K, HUU4I%
itoiri.jM ,).mi i JA.i-mi.nms.
t’AltXKSVlU.E, <iA., MAY p, Will.
The Carnesville Railroad.
The peojde of Franklin comity are
in the most critical place as regards
a railroad that they have ever been.
We are cither nearer or further from
having a railroad than ever before.
There can be no mistake now us to
how we may certainly get the road.
The Richmond & Danville* company
agree that if wo will grade and cross-
tie the road and put it in proper
shape to receive the iron and rolling
stock, or if we will raise enough
money to do this work, and then turn
it over to them um incumbered that
is, release all stock that we have—
that they will furnish the* iron, equip
and operate it in connection with the*
Hartwell road. This nil!, if com¬
plied with, secure Carnesville a rail¬
road on easier terms than roads are
usually obtained. The terms arc-
plain and cannot he misconstrued.
There bar, to be enough bona fide sub¬
scription to grade, trestle and cross-
tie the road, then the lb A lb com¬
pany are to equip and operate it and
be I he sole owners. Now will men
conic up and do their duty and secure
this road? We believe they will.
Many men have refused to subscribe
heretofore* because they did not be¬
lieve the R. & R. Co. would have
anything to do with the matter, but
now they know differently and will
most certainly subscribe. The only
point that there is likely to lie any
trouble about is for subscribers tore-
lease their subscriptions without real¬
izing anything as dividends directly
from the road. This, we do not be¬
lieve, will interfere if «<lie matter b
carefully studied. We believe the
majority of subscriber had rather re-
lease their stock than to be obligati
t.) share in lo - a and < cpt m that
might accrue, and then to fix exti
and special rat<
would very likely cause Uglier rat (*S
of freights. K«os'-npt..,ns •-
he and must be ba>cd <-n th • ad) anec
of property, of pro ’ of market
conveniences, and the general pros¬
perity of the County, and not upon
dividends to be received from the
road. Everybody subscribe in ac¬
cordance t-» benefits expected and
( muc-iwsil have a railroad to
carry oil this year’s cotton crop,
EWTOWAUA pAHAtllt.VI’iiED,
Thousands of men are on the eight
hour strike throughout th - country.
The democratic newspajici-s are
largely in the maj-uity in the United
States.
One hundred thousand dollars is
to be lie added to the endowment of
Emory College, \Y« R, Pattillo, of
Atlanta, gave- s2A,000 of the amount.
The old Republican States of Iowa,
Ohio and Rhode Island have Demo¬
cratic Governors, But no Demo¬
cratic State has a Republican in the
chair.
Some of the progressive negroes of
the South are making an effort to
have an exposition at Boston, Mass.,
next year, to show the progress the
race has made since emancipation.
There is some talk of Hon. J. T.
Olive, of Oglethorpe, making the
for Congress in this district, lie is
the author of (he famous Ofivc bill,
which intended the restriction of
railroad privilege, and which attract¬
ed so much attention in the last Leg-
Hat are,
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The recent decision of the Supreme
Court of the United States allowing
whisky iu sealed packages to he sold
in prohibition stbates, that was ship
ped from a non-prohibition state, is
thought by some of the Supreme
judges will nullify the license laws of
every state,
Rev. Sam P, Joih«s closed an eight
days’ meeting at, f harlot to, N. C„
last week, There were more than
1,5(10 conversions, ;md thousands
greatly aroused. The night he closed
be raised $7,500 for the Y A1 C \
at that place, and received a cheek
for $2,200 for Jus own services.
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^Subscribe for Tan E.xrt\j’«isK,
Can We Help Ourselves?
The way the whisky trnflic is car-
tied on in this county Is an outrage
a prohibition county and on those
who have mad.) an honest tight for
the cause. The state of affairs as re-
gat'd) whisky drinking is ineompara-
b]y better than if was before prohibi-
tinn went into effect , but one who is
at all posted as to the facts knows
that it is not as effectual as prohibi-
tionhts expected and desired. The
prohibition sentiment in the county
is so overwhelming tlinl the cause has
really suffered for want of attention,
not fearing any danger,
While the blockader has been at-
tacked by the grand jury, the press
and the pulpit, the real enemy has so
far as we have noticed entirely es-
raped attention,
There are regular traveling sales-
mon representing three different
liquor houses in the State of Georgia
that drum this town and parties in
the country almost every week. 'They
do not sneak about to do it, either,
They come in open daylight, solicit-
ing orders from nearly all, and goner-
ally getting them. Two of the houses
say they have the right to solicit and
accept orders for their houses, but
that the other house has not on ae-
count of tlu difference of delivery,
We do not claim to understand the
law, hut we know the intention of
tin law is jii.-i.ice, and considering the
matter from this stand-point none
them have the right to sell it. Wc
understand what they call their legal
right to ship their liquors into (his
county, and do not believe the law
will sustain them. The two houses
ia Atlanta contend a Bui tor. U an
anti-prohibition county, and a-; they
deliver their goods and take receipt
from the railroads in that county,
that the transaction is legal, and that
their agents who go into pr- •its !,
counties only solicit and accept or-
ders, and do no? really perfect a -ah .
If to enter a man’s store or pkv
business and as! re is
tiling in his line that he w.’.nts. suck
as corn and rye li- a >r. k.ger beer, etc.,
and the man asks him the price, awl
lie says tv dollars per gallon for
corn liqu «r, and ten dollars a case
/or a ,, L m, kh j (l f and the
.. .. ?. _■ .. v.;?, b .-- he will take
each, and’ the solicitor
order, sends it in to
q. . iM . the this' goods are prompt-
1. if is not making a
sale, words have lost their meaning,
i-oiimion sense is an enigma, and pro
iiibition, unless universal, is a farce,
The other house is located in Madi-
son county, an anti-prohibition conn-
tv, but as Madison lias no railroad
they deliver and are receipted for the
goods they ship Carnesville and other
place,; in the county at Royston, in
this eoiintv, which according to the
theory of the- other two houses, is un¬
questionably illegal. Now if the law
can be twisted so as to protect the
Atlanta houses, and at the same time
punch the Madison county dealer, it
is a humbug and an outrage, and as
for our part, we would hangups jury
three hundred and sixty-five days in
the. year before we would convict the
Madison county house and let the
Atlanta houses go free. 1 1 the the¬
ory-—if it can be termed as such—-of
the Atlanta houses bo correct, the*
law that controls commerce is fraught
with dangers, for if an agent of a
house does not perfect a trade, then
a merchant can order a quantity of
goods, the freight on which would be
hundreds of dollars, hut, because lie
had the right, refuse to pay the freight
and take th-a\\\ out, and thereby cause
the shipper to have to pay the freight
both ways and make no sale. This
is the only reasonable conclusion that
can he reached from this statement.
But to come closer home,Juiw does
the example of patronage look to a
genuine prohibitionist ? Was Mac act
“I voting for prohibition a coat of
white-washing that belied the inward
intention ? Docs not the lmycr stand
as guilty as the seller when it comes
to consider justice, pure and simple?
Were a great number of the fifteen
hundred voters that signed a petition
only a few months ago protesting
against another election to bring
liquor back into the county vvolvysin
sheep’s clothing? AYill the citizens
of Franklin county openly vote for
prohibition and then secretly patron¬
ize an infinity that will destroy its ef¬
fects? Will the men of Franklin
county transmit to their children the
damnable hypocrisy of an outward
show for morality, while inside tlu-ir
‘>wn threshold they revel oyer the in-
demon of immorality ?
Let us look into the matter as regards
these agents of liquor houses, and if
j i Ihe law will not protect ns from their
:ll -"t-ses, let us seek legislation that
will protect,
Subsetibe fay Tun E-vvm;i*t:iaU,
The Wanamuker Boycott Lifted.
'Die Athens Danner says: The
Danner has no further tight to make
on the business of Postmaster-Gen-
oral Wanamakor, and so far as our
paper is concerned, the boycott
against his Philadelphia house is at
an end. We are convinced that his
appointment of a negro postmaster in
Athens was upon tin- indorsement
and recommendation of certain prom-
burnt and influential business men—
and they are the ones who are solely
and directly responsible for the shame
and outrage to he placed upon our
city. With the endorsements and
recommendations that Matt Davis
had from reputable white men of
Athens, no fair-minded man can
blame Mr. Wannanmker for acting as
ho has. The disgrace and censure
rest on the shoulders of certain of
our town citizens. When the crown-
ing indignity is lived upon us, and
our wives and daughters are snbjoet-
ed to the taunts and insults from ig-
norant and brutal blacks, the white
friends of “My Dear Matt” can feel
the proud consciousness that they are
the real authors of this great wrong,
Packed by such a paper, we do not
blame the postmaster-general for
nominating this ignorant negro to
such an important position. He is a
stranger to our people, and very nat-
uraliy presumed that Mat Davis was
the choice not only of his own party. ■
but of the business element of Ath-
an...”
The above is a dire ct admission of-
i
the charges made by Gus King throb
the columns of the Tribune, and for!
which'the Danner and the Jackson !
IleraM r:.Li-d such a how! about. It j
is now in order for Pros. Gantt and ;
Craig to apologize to Air. King,
Weigh Both Sides.
Tin man w’t * reads or studies only
>?!C side of a subject is not eoinpe-
rent t deal with it. To read and
scheme to substantiate a particular
;> licy that has been chosen before
its real met its and demerits have been
understood is dangerous. Nothing
be accepted as true and as ad¬
vantageous until every attribute has
been impartially weighed. The habit
of accepting assertions and opinions
as true without weighing the evidence
necessarily makes men narrow. Wo
see men every day more or less advo¬
cating—or rather shooting at ran-
dom—for certain measures that they
are wholly unacquainted with, and
could not to save them give a
able syllable of evidence to sustain
them. We cannot allow others to do
our thinking. Hear what every man
says and so far as possible impai tiaily
separate the c-liaff from the wheat and
accept nothing unless proven. If
men insist on thrusting their opinions
upon you give them to understand
that the mind has no master but
truth, and if they have nothing but
opinions to offer unsupported by evi¬
dence that you cannot recognize them
as a monarch.
The Mole.
Musses, Enmuts: There seems to
la* various contra opinions of the
mole, as to how he lives and on what
lie lives. As this is the time of year
that every gardener and farmer is
dreading their frequent visits,
would not be impertinent to ask your
many readers and yourselves the best
way to destroy or get rid of them.
Some contend they do not eat veg¬
etable matter, neither do they do any
mischief in our gardens and corn¬
fields. I would ask why do they
make their way from one hill of corn
to another, continuing to follow the
row for a considerable distance'? The
grain of corn is taken away, conse¬
quently tlie stalk dies for the want of
its nourishment from the grain. Who
will be first to give this needed in¬
formation to the poor farmer, that
we may have this difficulty taken
away. Little though it may seem,
still it is an impediment to keep us
back from having what the sweat of
the brow lias earned. Small leaks
will sink a vessel if no attention is
payed to it. So it is with the
cr’s success, lie must keep a keen
eye to small things, for it is of this
make-up that we merit the name of
farmer. Therefore I ask again
help us to get rid of tlie mole.
F.V KM Kit.
New Trial Granted.
J. J. Patterson, who was sent
the penitentiary for cutting his wife’s
at. Grant Park in Atlanta some
time last year, lifts been granted
«<?w trial, and is now in Fulton conn-
jail. The Supreme Court granted
a new trial on an error made by the
judge in his charge.
Sub.saile for Tun EstuwrisK,
Smile Producers,
'Die census takers come iii June,
when a small part of tlie population
may he doubled up by the watermelon
influence.
Mr. Bashful— I do so love Doaton
bread, you know'. Miss Waiting-—
(seizing her chance)-- Now, you know
I am Boston bred.
“That cigar you smoke has its ad¬
vantages.” “Like it?” “No; that’s
just it. A friend doesn’t feel hurt if
you don’t offer him one,”
This is the census year. Old maids
who are at all uncertain about their
age should make arrangements to
spend the month of June in the
woods.
Patient—I am afraid something is
the matter with my head, doctor.
Doctor --(examining patient’:- 1 head)—
ft is all imagination, sir; there is noth¬
ing in it.
Eastern Man—“So they caught
the murderer?” Westerner—“Yaas.”
“Have they tried him yet?” “Not
yet. Ain’t had time, they’ve only
just got through the lynching.”
Lavonia Business Locals.
Ladies’glove grain congress shoe
for Touts, at 1. 11. Roberts,
]},iy your furniture from T. If.
Roberts,
Zinc trunks at T. H. Roberts.
Tv.vnty grades of tobacco at Haj •-
JIJ ,-’s. He sells cheap.
Canned goods of all kinds at Ilay-
slie’s.
Try a glass of soda water at W.
1 laynie s.
Canned goods prepared in every
style at Ifaynk-’s.
Rhyme is always ready to serve
you with something good.
STOVES! TINWARE!
— A XI) —
* HOUSE * FURMSHISG * GOODS. *
ANYTHING YOU WANT IN
THE ABOVE LINE.
At the lowest possible prices.
ROOFING AND GUTTERING
Rom* anywhere promptly by best
-.killed work.nan. Call on or write
tor prices. J, H. Maxwell,
-L'-.h Elberton, Ga.
To One and Ail
Of my old friends who want either
Saddles. Bridles or Harness made or
repaired will find the old saddler,
D e m, LOONEY,
at ('arnesvilie to do their work, at the
; (k.-l. Tims. Morris office, where he
will be glad to see you ah and work
for all once moro in life.
Yours, as ever, D.M. I.ooxey.
C-t7.
SHOES, HATS
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'V '■*•*■' ' r“*V C
--\T THE
ENTERPRISE STORE.
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AYe carry the best stock of Gents’ Furnishing Goods o1*any house
in town. Our stock of Shoes, both Gents’ and Ladies’, is far superior
to any line you will examine elsewhere. In Hats we have all the latest
styles, and carry a tremendous stock.
Neck Wests? J
There is not a house in North-East Georgia that carries as complete
a stock of Neck AVoar as we do. Shirts, both white and colored,
Hosiery, 1 landkcu-hici's, Suspenders, etc., all now and stylish, I)r< ss
Goods, Domestics, Bleaching?, etc., at the lowest prices.
G R ulMCH f_ E SI
_
The highest grades and freshest groceries, always on hand, consisting
of Sugar, Coffee., Flour, Syrup, Meat, etc, AYe are agents for Lily
Patent Flour, the best shipped to this market.
JCTL TCqTARDWARE! * HARDWARj£La«
*
Ditching shovels, spades, plowstocks, hames, traces, hand saws, knob
locks, hatmnera, squares, planes, hatchets, mule and slioep shears, etc.,
at prices below conitietition.
Agents for Old Dominion, Dandy, Lucy Linton and Come Ilovt
Tobacco, A full line of Cigars and Cheroots.
JOHN GARSON* Baosss ULrager.
jF*U R N1TUR ItM
A XU
House Furnishings.
*— A FULL LINE OF —
Bed-Steads, Sofas,
BUREAUS,
CHAIRS, CENTER TABLES,
SAFES, ETC., ETC.
W. F. CUNNINGHAM, Ga.
8-8. Koyston,
Coffins ni Mnro!
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I carry a complete line of Coffins
in all sizes.
Furniture consisting of Bedsteads,
Bureaus, Chairs, Safes, etc.
Paints AND I I I LSI
I carry a full lino of Paints and
Oils. Prices guaranteed satisfactory.
T. H. ROBERTS, Lavonia, Ga.
4-20.
OMB * S TONE
— FROM TIIE —
(JheapestT foTfiiT
I will bo glad to furnish the public
with anything in my line. Prices
guaranteed satisfactory.
P. J. Puckett
8-3 1 Elberton, Ga.
THE-
Espiatsrs ei Low Prices,
DRY GOODS,
NOTIONS, HATS,
SHOES, BOOTS,
HARNESS,
SADDLES, GROCERIES.
Lawrence’s Liver Stimulator a Specialty.
Give me a call. Respectfully,
PIERCE & DOWNS,
8-8. Royston, Ga.
Fancy Grocery
-AND-
#^0MCTI0!IERIeC3&
Nice Goods
— AND —
Low Prices,
I cany a complete stock in my
line, including drugs, show ease no¬
tions, and all kinds of canned goods.
Tobacco and Cigars a Specialty.
JbJCXext door to P. II. Bowers.
E. CURRY, Royston, Ga.
We are carrying the best line
of Flour iii Carnesvile, consist¬
ing of four grades, and running
from a good family to the best
patent made. AYe buy no flour
that wo cannot guarantee to our
customers. AYe keep on hand
a good line of Sugars, Syrup,
Meat, Lard, Corn meal, etc.
AYe also have a well-selected
stock of
DRY GOODS! DRY GOODS!
Hats, Soes, and Notions. A
fine assortment of ladies’ dress
goods.
TOBACCO! TOBACCO!
And when you want Tobacco
remember we have the goods
and guarantee the prices as low
as tlie lowest. Respectfully,
* CO ol w Z Q Q o STJ w w
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GET Address 2
TWO GOOD WEEKLIES 12 Months FREE THE-
2
for PRESS
CHEAP. $1.50.
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THE* ENTERPRISE
Lives Prosperous, Carries the News, is Read,
Appreciated and Patronized.
- 3 * WE # ARE * NO $ STRIPLING, i n-
But a full-fledged, rvell-developed Neies-Papcr,
carrying all the Local A cres, and in a condensed,
form the Current Brents of the Country, Ant
the mouth piece of any person or combinatiin,
bu t free, fear-less, and doing our- duty as we see it .
33o -XT- Want
THE NEWS ?
A RAILROAD?
GOOD SCHOOLS?
TO KNOW OUR POSSIBLE FUTURE?
TO BUILD UP OUR AVASTE PLACES?
A ROCK-RIBBED, MARBLE--BOTTOMED
DEMOCRATIC AY KELLY NEAYS PAPER?
All of these Things can be had by
Supporting
THE ENT RPRISE MM
Carnesville, Ga,
i $1 A YEAR! 'rr^i
Strictly HIGH SGlfi
cn the Inductive Syt,., ;i '
J. A. NEESE, PIUHClPAi,
Located at Royston, Ga,, on \\
Franklin E. ^ A. L. Springs, Railroad, Good two miles f r , f
health, the host so'ciety, water,
churches and Sunday schools, instriuq. v<!
Board can be obtained at hotel,
private , families at $7.00 Sicj^j,
or to
per month.
Rates of Tuition:
First class (Classics)............ jej
“ (Advanced Eng.) SB
llurd “ (Elemcutary “ )....... t
For further information addi- ws
either J. J. BOND,
Chairman Board of Trustees
or J. A. NEKS!-,’,
8-34. Principal,
A. N. KING,
Attorxkv at Law and Real K s .
tate Agent,
CARNESVILLE, - - GEORGIA.
(QDOi'licc in court house.
i-tf
ggies, Saits,
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IT URK1TUR E
ANYTHING YOU WANT IN THE
ABOVE LINE.
Goods shipped to any point de¬
sired, or furnished here e. Lowest
prices for cash, or terms satisl.icfi-rr
on time. Respectfully,
3-28 a. w. mgconnell.
Go to the Enterprise Store to buy
your hats.
Blaoksmltbin %
-AND-
WOOD-WORK.
All Kinds of Repairing Done Very
Promptly ami in Good Order.
Brings me year Work and I will
Guarantee Sal i- taelion.
0. F. ISBELL,
H-8. Rovston, (la.
