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r J \u ■i! - ♦ W. J. McAFEE, end Prop. Editor ' The Fishing Season. The favorite paarhne a, p^ rviih those of our citizens who can find le.suic time for the sport, seems to be angling for the tinny tribe, and many of them iave met with encouraging success, A judg- ing by the tenacity with . , which , ■ i they hold on to the business. The fishin 0, season of 1800 for this sec- (tion was formally opened 1 several weeks llu * ... and . J. ago, by Alessrs. Jonathan Vildei AV. Stroud, and it seems there was not very much formality about it either. Having selected the pond, at Mathew’s mill a mile or two from town, as the most ■' appropriate place for the grand neuino da v, thev were soon moving leisurely about on the placid surface capturing of the water, fully equipped line—the for larger the anything in the fish fish the better pleased they would be, of | C0U moving gently aloim L I it suddenly \s ^mnlveim,toah? the boat came was to a nalt, and ana, it.seems, t Denis’ I the first thought that suggested itrselt had to Ithe lehored gentlemen was that they an- I on a fish of such proportions I he was unable to move himself out of the way, and elated w ith the idea of the rep- lutation I they would gain by bringing stood such a fish into town, Mr. Wilder up | I and paddle made underneath a careful examination his end of the with boat. his I About the time lie thought he had dis¬ covered the object of his search, the boat commenced rocking to and fro, and fear¬ ing the loss of his game, Air. Wilder, t without the lesst hesitation, with plunged the head foremost into the water, evident intention of bringing it to delayed the sur¬ face, but unfortunately, was catch¬ somewhat by the toes of his shoes ing over the side of the bateau, but Air. S. lost no time in shoving him off and lie went on his mission. Just here was the critical moment, and after Air. Stroud had waited in suspense as long as ho thought it advisable to do so, for Air. Wilder’s re-appearance, and not seeing him, lie leaped into the. pond on the opposite side of the boat to head off the monster, but before he had gotten his head under the water he found that their prey had es¬ caped. and Air. Wilder having climbed by this time reached the surface, they back into the boat to begin anew. After their failure to capture the whale, or whatever it was, they returned to town urnl reported that, the old boat had run on a snag, and that in his effort to shove off from it Air. Wilder lost his balance and fell into the water, and that the boat went back the other way so rapidly that it dumped Air. Stroud out on the other side, but many of our citi- zens were not disposed to credit that they that statement, as it was well know n had gone after fish. Several sf our citizens went fishing out on the river a few- days ago, and on their return home after having spent a night in camps, one of the party, a resident of Knoxville, slipped around the back way it, to his home, and as good luck|would visit. have After found^that indulging his wife was out on bath a and in a shower making otherwise, himself as presentable into as possible he strolled out town, where he was not long in meeting the lady of the house. About the first and only “I’ll declare.ll thing he could think bad; to say feel was: like feel awful I just I’d been on a drunk.” “You feel like you’d been on a drunk, ch!” replied his wife. “Exactly. And from your personal appearance, you look as much like it as anybody I ever saw-.” But they brought in the fish—lots of cm. Hawkinsville and Florida Southern Railroad. ville. Tnursday was a big day for Hawkins¬ Several Atlanta gentlemen—Hon. E- P. Howell, Col. R. F. Aladdox, Alessrs. G. A. dress and C. J. Hayden—were here to talk over railroad matters with the people of Hawkinsville. At 11 o’clock a large body of the citi- zens. nearly one hundred of the repre¬ sentative business men of the tow*n, met at the court house. rao ^ on °f Capt. R. W. Anderson, Hon. Geo. , \V. Jordan was called to the ehair and stated the object of the meet- mfj to be the discussion of the desirability and feasibility of building a railroad Horn Hawkiusville to some point in Florida. 1 !i motion. Air. C. R. AYarrcn was re- ' quested to act as secretary. The Chair then called upon Hon. Evan . Howell, three who addressed the meeting or quarters of an hour in an impressive and telling manner. His re¬ marks were received with frequent ap¬ plause. He said that our natural ad¬ vantages were unsurpassed, that our re- 01111 , s ^ e re wonderful, that our position as a trade center was eminently desirable, one a . saying things combined warranted in that this was a fa- >re< spot, and that with proper effort i oustlmg °! lr l )a ^- We here could have a thriving, city in a few years. That we KNOXVILLE. CRAWFORD CO.. GA. t THURSDAY. MAY I. 1890. need transportation facilities with the markets, that we need railroads, that we the Hawkinsville and Florida Southern was built that the Atlanta and Florida railroad, with its terminus now at Fort Galley, would come on to Hawkinsville. No subscriptions £ were asked for the At lanta and lorida . Col. J. D. Stetson stated that only one hundred thousand dollars was needed to build Hawkinsville & Florida South- ern, and asked that the people ot Haw- kiusville subscribe twenty-five thousand dollars in stock. They asked no donation, That Atlanta men would raise the seven- tv-five thousand dollars, ^ r - V ^ • Dross made a stirnug remarks, speech ami during the course of his statfd that lie would subscribe half as 111 udt as Hawkinsville to the road, Maddox, ot Atlanta^Messrs. J. B. Ahtcli d - N. Jelks and K. G. Lewis. On motion, the chairman appointed a committee, consisting of Alessrs. R. G. Lewis, D. C. Joiner and D. G. AIcCor- rt,,, t ,.| Kf . r in. 1 ' W ? ecl fulI .‘ assured , that . people , « v our - required from Haw- ral sc the , amount kinsville—-$25,000. , Dispatch and JSeics. Culloden Correspondence. Ct’Li.oDEN, Ga., April 20, 181)0. ,T. II. Castlen has recently moved into his new and handsome residence. C. AY. Battle is having his dwelling and grounds touched up in beautiful style. .T. O. Holmes has workmen on his new warehouse, which will make competition lively in that line here next season. Air. George Harris, of your ville, was driving in our streets yesterday. George knows just how to handle the drummer. The plans for some handsome dwellings are now being arranged for the near fu¬ ture, which will beautify some heretofore vacant places. We have a good photographer in our town now who can give you a picture of yourself that you won’t be ashamed of, unless you are ashamed of the original. Culloden’s greatest need just now is some banking or monied arrangement, by which farmers and other business men could obtain short loans. It would double the town’s business. The holiness preacher, Rev. Air. Craw¬ ford, of Bibb, preaches here every fourth Sunday. Hope he will succeed in his effort to convince and persuade and holy, his but hear- he ers to become perfect unfitted for the busi- lias material utterly ness—depraved human hearts. The Baptist church is steadily weatherboard- going to completion. It is covered, laid. The ed, and the floor is now- being hand sash, blinds, doors, etc., are all on ami ready for their places. The con¬ tractor got his army pretty badly hurt this week, but is about over it. He fell in a ditch, but got out of it, and doesn’t want any wrong inferences drawn from it. Simplex. CERES CULLINGS. Bud worms are doing their deadly work with the little corn, in these parts. Capt. J. J. Gaillard, with Al. & B. rail¬ road surveyors, near Talladega, Ala., was in our ville Sunday. The peach crop will, no doubt, be a complete failure this year. Air. E. B. Hatcher was in tow-n last week wearing a broad smile—it’s a bounc¬ ing baby boy. AVest Ceres, as it were, now assumes the name of Musilla. Large cities are usually divided in this way. Air. and Mrs. F. H. AVright and Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Power, of Knoxville, spent Sunday in our ville with the family of Af r. Al. J. Aloore. 4 Air. Jesse Evans, who was seriously in¬ jured by a lick on the head some time ago, has recovered. Dr. T. J. Dewberry's horse is well again and he has had his buggT repaired since the runaway, and is now ready to visit his patients as he has been doing for the past three years. Charlie. NOTICE. I will be at the following places for re¬ ceiving tax returns for the present year, 1890: Taliors, 26th of Alay. Rogers, 2?thof Alay. Sowells, 28th of Alay. Sandy Point, 29th of May. Knoxville, 10th, 17th anil 31st of Alay. AVebbs 2d of June. Hammocks, 3d of June. Beasleys, 4th of June. This is the last call. R. H. K sight, R. T. R. April 28th, 1890. LOCALS. Fresh fish command a good price in this town. Air. Robert LeSeuer, jr., of Clark’s Mill, w as in the town a few days ago. Frankie Wright had an attack of what was thought to be sunstroke at school on Alonday evening of this week. Wo pnblish in this issue of the Hekald a report of a railroad meeting in Ilaw kins- ville a few days ago that may be oi inter¬ est to many of our readers. Craw ford county was pretty well rep¬ resented in Atlanta on Saturday last, as many of our citizens were there in attend¬ ance upon the memorial services. Air. aud Airs. J. J. Williams, of Gail- lard, were in town a day or two the past week. Air. AV. having had a chill, was not at all well on the day he left for home. _ Dr. J. _ W. Jones, _ who , , aas , been quite unwell for several days past is we are gratified to state, able to be out again. We trust he may experience rapid recov- erv v to his usual lsU<U health UeaIUU - Kuoxville seems to be an excellent iisli market. Parties who have brought in fresh fish have, so far as wc know-, fount ready sale for them. One man disposes of about fifty pounds in a few minutes the other day. Airs. Stroud, mother of Messrs. M. D. aud J. W. Stroud, is very sick at the home of the latter near town. Airs. Stroud has but recently returned from Florida, where she has been spending some time with the family of Air. Al. 1). Stroud. The music class of Airs. J. J. Barnes, of this place is well attended, and no doubt the progress of her pupils is entire¬ ly satisfactory. Airs. Barnes is regard¬ ed as a thorough and efficient teacher of music, and she is specially solicitous for the advancement of her pupils. Decoration day again is only twelve months hence,and it is our intention, when the time comes, to make a pilgrimage have to Atlanta, if for nothing else, stairs to of the a ride “up stairs and down hotel in that ventilator,” as some of our young people claimed to have done a few days since. Air. AY. II. Visage, near Ceres, this county, sowed tw o patches of rye each, the past the season, containing several being acres what is soil in one of the lots com¬ monly known as grey land and in the other as red land. He reports the rye on the grey land as thriving and looking well, at present, while that on the red hind is completely mined by rust and will produce very little if anything in the way o’ a crop. The new store of Alessrs. AA T right A Allen, in Knoxville, is about completed, and has been occupied by them the pres¬ de¬ ent w-eek. The new building is a cided improvement on the one heretofore used by the firm, being larger, with bet¬ ter light and ventilation, Their in- creased stock of merchandise can now be shown to better advantage, as every arti¬ cle in the store is easily accessible, and can be exhibited without any delay. The new- town at the railroad, or New Knoxville, lias been steadily growing and improving all the while since the completion of the railroad, Several substantial stores have been erected, as well as a number of comfortable ami at¬ tractive residences. The grist mill ami ginnery of Air. B. H. Rajr, and the plan¬ ing mill, under the management of Alessrs. A. J. Daniellv and C. B. Spillers and contribute to the business interests importance of the new town. Several of the young men about town have established a gymnasium in front of the store of Air. Al. P. Reviere, and it is evident that some of them will be ready to put in their application for a place with the next circus that comes along. But Mr. Troup Howard, who was in town and took part in the exercises sev¬ eral days ago, is entitled to the blue ribbon, gold medal, or any 'other prize that may have been offered by the club, judging from his numerous twistification antics, one would think that he had had considerable experience on the trapeze with the old John Robinson or some oth¬ er show-. Air. Al. B. Alathews, of this county, re¬ cently- made a business trip to Dawson, Ga., and from thence to Eufaula, Ala¬ bama. He met several of his Crawford county friends aud acquaintances, among whom was the family of Mr. T. J. Lowe. Air. Lowe is evidently in prosperous cir¬ cumstances, owning three saw mills which he is running W. successfully. Air. Mathews also met Air. J. Slade on the trip. He had the pleasure, also, of meeting Aliss Lucy Vining, whose home is now in Eufaula. Her mother, Airs. Vining, was at one time a resident of Knoxville. Air. Al. reports the farmers in a prosperous condition, and well up with their farming operations. The only child of died Air. and Sunday Airs. Spill- ers, of our town, on last after an illness of one week, and with it, doubtless, were buried many fond hopes that had been cherished by an affection¬ ate father and devoted mother. Thus, within a few fleeting days, by the ruth¬ less hand of death, can hearts be saddened and homes rendered cheerless; but there should be consolation in the thought that One who was able to redeem a world has said “Of such is the kingdom of Heaven.” A lew days only have elapsed siuce another one of these little innocents was takeu from a mother's arms aud laid to rest under the sod in the cemetery at Knoxville, and none of us know when there will be a repetition of the sad scene. Alessrs. J. F. Andrews and John Hanes left Knoxville a few days since to will try their fortunes in Florida, where they Allan engagement with Contractor Duh- bar. They are prompt aud reliable when it comes to house building, or almost any¬ thing else in that line, and if efficient work is wanted by Mr. Dunbar, he will have no cause of complaint from them. One thing is certain, however, aud that is that “Bum” Andrews is bouud to play off - as many jokes on somebody and in¬ dulge in as much harmless amusement as opportunity affords, and if he finds that he cunnot exercise this faculty without any restraint aud have his fun, we expect to see him back in Knoxville within a short while. The Hekald wishes them both abundant success aud a safe return trip- ™ SANDY POINT PENCILINGS. AA’e have nothing of interest to com¬ municate this week unless it may he found in an anecdote related to us re¬ garding “The Egg Enterprise” in this neighborhood. Air. Marion Holloman was on his way to Alacon this morning also with about fifty dozen eggs for sale, a young rabtfi* which he was taking to the Cash Boy somewhere down there. When near Dr. Newberry’s residence his mule or horse ran away with his buggy, spilling aud breaking eggs all the way from there to the mill. Enough of them could be picked up in the road to a good many pies, all minus the shells, however. We are told that Mr. ITollo- manjpresented a rather doleful appearance as he washed, and washed eggs in the Alill Creek, trying to get them ready tor market. After the “squash” little was his all right in his little candy box on way to town. Mr. Toni Holloman and a son of Mr. Champion weut fishing one day this week and were made happy by catching four little minnows. Though farmers are busy, “will wait till it rains” to send in farm notes from this section. K. Warrior Items. The schools have all closed, and Air. and Airs. Parrott are going to Columbus, Alr. Cothman has finished his work on the railroad here, and his hands are all gone except a f3W who are attending to bis stock. Charley Hamlin’s wife and mother are both very sick. His wife has the typhoid lever. Rod has gone with two teams to Adams’ Park to haul staves for the bar¬ rel factory of Alacon. J. Knoxville High School Roll of Honor. Alamie Jack, Kellie Allen, Clara Long, AVillie Smith, Belle Harris, Lee Alathews, . Hattie Hicks, Lula McGee, Lena Andrews, Homer Grace, Horace Andrews, Alinnie Avery, Arthur Moore, Ufa Jack. OUT OF THE MOUTHS OP BABES. Old, old man (to grandson)—Tommy, I am 99. it.—(Epoch. Tommy—XVell, you look AHT ARTFULLY ANALYZED. Mrs. Artless—Good morning, Air. Palette. I’ve but a moment to spare. Can't you tel? me briefly the secret of your art? madam. Artist Palette—Certainly, right colon You have only to select the and put them on the right spot. Thank Airs. Artless—Oh, I see. you, verv much.—[Texas Siftings. THE PROPER TIME. Smith--AVhat is the best season foi popping the question? that Jones—I never knew one season was any better than another. S.—Oh! yes. And the best time tc propose is during the open winter. J.—During an open winter. Why sol S.—Because in an open winter you can : i expect the beautiful’s “no.”—[Bos¬ ton Co wrier. VOL. I. NO. 11. PEARLS OF THOUGHT. Education begins when teaching leaves off. > The a-V shaft of ridicule is sharpeued at both finds. A reform goes to seed when it be¬ comes popular. Men are contented to be laughed at for their wit, but not for their folly. Nothing but a tumble wilt soften a man’s heart after it becomes hardened with money. We are never made so ridiculous by the qualities we have as by those w* affect to have. Some people aie so afraid of acting- natural that they hide their own light in the shadow of others. It takes a deal of knowledge to de¬ termine the common sense of aaothor, and also hide one’s own conceit. Popularity is like the brightness of a falling star, the fleeting splendor of a rainbow the bubble that is sure to burst by its very inflation. Discretion and good nature have al¬ ways been looked upon as the dis¬ tinguishing ornaments of female con¬ versation. The woman whose prico is above rubies has no particular in the character given of her by the wise man more endearing than that she openeth her mouth with wisdom, and in her tongue is tho law of kindness. Flesh Turned to Stone. The old idea of covoring dead bodies with a film of metal aud so rendering their face and form practically imper¬ ishable, has lately been revived, but it can hardly bo said to have been re¬ ceived with favor. The petrifaction of the human body, however, is a field in which for many years Italian scientists havo worked with no little success. The process * at present * adopted is only a P ar Gal , discovery of , the , secret process of Segato, tho Florentine. The body of Joseph Alazzini was by it turned- intoalmost transparent inarhle, and when on the fifth anniversary of the death of the patriot his coffin was openoi in the presence of some of his faithful follow¬ ers, they found his face quite un- changed. Some of the bodies thus treated are solid permanent petrifica- tions; some are provisional, capable of returning to a fresh condition; all pre- serve the fullness and transparency ot life, while most are in a pliable condi- tion. It is stated that all the varied mem b e rs of the body are hard at first, but become after awhile supple, and even capable of furnishing studies in the anatomy of muscles, veins and nerves. The Snail’s Vitality. The snail is blessed with very great powers of vitality. A case is recorded of an Egypt deseri-snaii which came tc life upon being immersed in warm water after it bad passed four years glued to a card in the British Museum. Some specimens in the collection of i naturalist revived after they had ap¬ parently been dead for fifteen years, and snails frozen for weeks together in solid blocks of ice have recovered on being thawed out. Tiic eggs of this creature are as hard to destroy as him¬ self. They seem perfectly indifferent to freezing, and have been kuown to prove productive after having been shriveled up in an oven to the sem¬ blance of grains of sand.— Longman's Magazine. Rich Food for Ducks. William Mason, who lives about a mile from Bluehill village, thinks there may be a gold mine on his farm, and proposes to investigate the matter this spring. Several duck9 killed by him have had pieces of gold in their crops, and as they have spent most of their time in a newly deepened pool, thfr bottom of which is gray sand, it is thought this is where they got their unusually rich food .—Lewiston (Jfe> Journal