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I* PUBLISHED AVEEKLY. SMITE & BLASINGAME, Editors & Props SI BS< KIRTIOX, $1.00 PER ANNUM. Official Organ of Crawford County. K N OXV1LLE, GEORGIA. Entered at the postoffice at Knoxville, Oa., as s< ond-class matter. To the Readers of the Herald. With this issue of The Crawford County Herald my connection with the j>a|K-r ceases it having been transferred to Cob-. R. D. Smith and W. P. Blasingame, of Knoxville. Heretofore the paper has in many respects fallen far short ot what a newspaper should be. and it li.'.s not been by any means satisfactory to the editor, But one ra-mlt, at least, hiv been attained. The paper lies been » stabliahed, and while it may admit of manv imorovements the fact still remains that we nave had and still have a home publication, a medium of communication for the people of our county. So far. the Herald has been published under rather unfavorable circumstances, as th»? editor, while serving in the capaci¬ ty of clerk, could not, of couve, devote any time to the paper during business hours at the store. The subscribers to the Herald aie entitled to a more readable and inter¬ esting paper than I have been able to make it through lack of time aud oppor¬ tunity to bestow upon it the necessary attention. In justice to them, therefore, I deem it advisable to transfer the paper to other hands. In becoming Use editors and proprie¬ tors of the Herald, Messrs. Smith and Blasingame simply accepted my proposi¬ tion to that effect, and with no solicita¬ tion on their part. Evidently the leading idea with them j s to improve the Herald and have it known and recognized as the people's paper. AVe trust they will re¬ ceive the hearty encouragement and co¬ operation of all thc citizens of the county in their efforts to furnish them with a good home paper. We would be pleased to -ee many names added to their sub- script ion list, and the columns of their ]taper filled with advertisements from our merchants and others. I desire to tender my sincers thanks to the many friends and patrons of the Herald, who have given the paper sub- st&ntial encouragement by their subscrip- tions and otherwise, and contributed, to a great degree, to the pleasures attend- ant upon its publication, AVe hope at all times to merit their good will and confidence, and shall fondly cherish the many words of encouragement and good cheer of which we have been the recipi- «mt. Vrjry respectfully, VV\ J. McAfee. EDITORIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. In assuming the editorial chair of the C'rawford County Herald, we wish to say to the public that we have not done so with the hope of securing a fortune, but with the earnest desire that the county may not again be without a home paper to voice the sentiments of her peo¬ ple, end to furnish an official organ through which her citizens may keep posted in the business affairs of the county. It cannot be denied that every county of our Empire State which aspires to rank among thc progressive aud prosper¬ ous counties, cannot afford to be without a home paper, and this fact, more than anything besides, induces us to put on the editorial toga. It shall be our puipose, then, to make the Herald the exponent of the wi'hco of the people so far as relate- to the upbuilding of the material prosperity of the county at large, and for social and moral improvement, and for the educa¬ tion of the agricultural aud laboring r j.-ciw - of our citizens. \ Every class of industry that promotes the development of the natural resources of our county will meet with a hearty welcome and many words of encourage¬ ment through the columns of the Herald. The columns are open to the Farmers* Alliance, and a cordial invitation is ex¬ tended them to give communications on w hatever subjects will be of interest to the farmers. AVe ire purely an agricul¬ tural people, and should for that reason do all we can to advance its interests. Thc paper will not be conducted on selfish princiles. but will be devoted to the interest of the people of Cawford county, uud all patronage and encourage ment bestowed upon it will be duly ap¬ preciated by the editors. Very Respectfully, R. I). Smith. AA". P. Blasingame. Our Farmers. The, crops ore tine and in excellent condition in nearly every section of the county. Ihe people all appiar to be cheerful and happy. The whole county is prospering and is taking on new life and energy. The tux books and records of the county show that the people were woifch more in 18Sf> than they were in 1884—by at least 20 ptr cent. Aud it is also a fact that they owed less money. A few are hopelessly in debt, but the majority are getting out, and a few more ( ' ro P J’ ear3 wil1 P ut ,htm wde P end * ent of usurious money lenders, and also of the national banks that are forbidden by law to loan money to farmers on real estate security—-a shame on any govern¬ ment that will pass such a law—beg par¬ don, oidn’t mean to run off into politics. We think the Farmers’ Alliance is the hope of this country. It is causing the people to infoim themselves, bes cles, the social and financial benefits are inestima¬ ble. The writer is not a member, but it is only because of a wise embargo at the door of entrance, but he is a true friend to the order it such one can Le who is not a member. AVe understand that the dif- fi rent Sub-Alliances of thc county met last Saturday to express their choice for a Representative. The delegates will meet here next Saturday (28th,) and we are informed that if they have agreed upon a man, their choice will then be made known. We have the confidence in the body to believe they will make a wise choice. Hardeman for Governor. lion. Thomas Hardeman has announced himself as a candidate for Governor of Georgia at the instance of numerous Democrats throughout the State. AA’ith- out any solicitation on his part and before ho bud announced his name, was presented by the democracy of Houston county, where he defeated Col. Northen by a large majority. Col. Hardeman is in every way fitted for the exalted position he seeks. He served several terms in both houses of the Georgia Legislature, serving three terras as Speaker of the House, and three terms in the National Congress. He was a gal- lant soldier, and as Colonel of the 45th Georgia Regiment, commanded a number of soldiers from this county. He has honorable scars to prove bis courage and his patriotism. Col. Hardeman has been for years closely identified with the agri¬ cultural interests of the country. He was for seven years President of the State Agricultural Society—serv¬ ing without salary—and devoted his time, his energy, bis talent and bis money to the advancement of the agricultural in¬ terests of bis State. AA’hile in Congress he was on the committee on agriculture, and labored in every way to assist his neighbors, bis friends and his constitu¬ ents. He is a tariff reform Democrat, and is opposed to taxing the many to benefit the few. He believes in “every tub stand¬ ing on its own bottom,'’ and every man “toting bis own skillet.” He is a lead¬ ing member of the Farmers’ Alliance. The people of Georgia will honor them selves in honoring such a man as Col. Hardeman. AVe are requested to announce that Colonel Norihen will be in Knoxville on the 28th. and will make a speech. It is being we 1 circulated aud a large crowd is expected. Notes From the Sixth District. Crops in this section are in fine crow¬ ing order. On Saturday la«t a very heavy rain fell here, with a great deal of wind and lightning. The wind blew down corn, but did no great damage to it. The >vind blew down the chimney to Air. C. S. Taylor’s store, and also one or two uegro bouses, killing no one. but crippled an old negro lady. Mr. McGuire bad just rode began up at A£ and . Taylor's as the wind and rain hitched his mule to a tree. Lightning struck th; tree and killed the mule, and also struck Mr. Taylor's damage telegraph wire, doing a good deal of to it. Mr. H. C. Biown and Mr. James Smith, of Bibb county, visitod Mr. AV. E. Champion on Saturday last. Farmer To : BUDGET OF FUN. . HUMOROUS SKETCHES FROM VARIOUS SOURCES. Two Views—Too Generous—Hard on Catl ley—He Was the Biggei- Man—It Was Applicable Personally, Etc., Etc. , HE. She looks so frail, so small, so nice. Ho dainty and so neat: Ho like an angel I should think She wonldn’t need to eat. HEP. LITTLE BROTHER. Sis may he just as nice as pie, But she can eat pie. too. And pork and beans and buckwheat cakes, Aui she just loves onion stew. —Few York Herald. HARD ON CADLEV. it You love my daughter?” “Passionately.” feel “Well, knowing- you as I do, I that vhe best way you can prove your love for her is by giving her up."— Epoch. MUTUAL FORBEARANCE. She — “It is said that. Madam Seream- otti is passionately fond of jewels but cannot bear to have her ears pierced." He—“Yes? I should think she would show a little pity for her audience, then!” —Dry Goods Citron iele. STANDING STILL. “The trouble with your town is that people stagnate there.” “Who, for instance?” “Well, I know three girls there who've been twenty years old for the last eight years .”—New York Sun. TOO GENEROUS. ‘Is your husband a very generous man?” ••Indeed he is. You remember those nice cigars 1 gave him for a birthday present? Well, he smoked oniv one, and gave all the others away to his friends."— Epoch. A HARD LIFE. “I’ve trained down as fine a? I can get,” said the jockey, “and I'm still a pound and a half overweight.” “Well, there's no help for it,” re- turned the boss; “you’ll have to go to the dentist and have your teeth pulled.” —New York Son. HOW TO HARK MAT* HI AGE A SUCCESS. Husband—-“In this copartnership I presume I shall be the disbursing partner and you the silent one." AVife—“Yes. dear, I will be just as silent as lean be, bu. you must disburse liberally or it witt cause tlie silence to be broken .”—Lowell Mail. HIS LABOR WAS NOT IN VAIN. Algie—“You were out shooting to¬ day. weren't you?” Cholly—“ Ya-as." Algie—“Did vou bag anything?” Choi! v—“Ya-as.” Algie—“What?” Cholly— 1 ‘Aly trousers."— Mnnsey. THE INTENTION WAS ALL RIGHT. tV “\°u duln t treat * bm.thers ... very well „ after ne resigned aom die presidency oi your cluo election would be hold to Cll the vacancy formerly occupied by Air. Smithes JScw York SuH ’ HE WAS THE BIGGER MAN. Gosliu—“Hello, old man! how are you? I haven't seen muca of you iatelv.” Maddox—“You have seen more of me than I have of you.” “How do you make that out?” “Well, I’m much bigger than you. — Bazar. IT WAS APPLICABLE PERSONALLY. Airs. Fangle—“I didu't know your house was too large for you, Airs. Gaz- zam. Mrs. Gazzam—“Why, it isn’t.” Mrs Fangle—“Well, now, 1 thought it wasn't; but Airs. Lancin said you had lots of room to rent in your upper story."— Bazar. IIK AGREED WITH HER. Constance—“I care not for your pov- erty. George. Let us wed at once. AV e can live on one meal a day if necessary. ’ George—“Can you cook, love.” “Yes, George. I attended cooking school for two months.” “Then we will wed. I think one meal a day will answer.”— Statesman. A LAW EXAMINATION. Professor— “You are aware that in certain cases the mother can be guardian of her children, provided she is of age. Now. can a grandmother also be a guar- dianP’ Student—“Yes, sir.” “Under what conditions?” “Provided she is of ,-e."-F^rr. A poet's trials. Managing Editor—“What was it that young fellow wanted?” Office Boy—“He says that he wrote a sonnet ’titled ‘Dolly’s Dimples,' and it got into the paper headed ‘Dolly's Pirn- pies,’ and that he want-s it explained, as it got him into trouble with something he called his feeancy.’ — Cincinnati Ga¬ zette. A PRELIMINARY TRIAL OF THE SLTFPERS. y[i-s. Snankwell (to shoe dealer)— “Mav I try these slippers before l take them'?” Shoe dealer—“Why certainly,ma'am. Mrs. Spankwell (catching her hopeful over her knee)—••Yell kinder easy. Johnny. Tain’t as if we was nice and cosey at home, you know .—Burlington Free Press. what’s the use of a cable? Captain of Ocean Greyhound—“We've struck an iceberg and the ship’s filling with water! Passengers must prepare to take to the boats!” Excited Passenger—“Can't you do anything to save the ship, captain?” Captain—“Nothing whatever.” Excited Passenger—“Goodness gra¬ cious ! Why don’t you telegraph for as sistance at once?"— Light. PHILANTHROPIST AND PHILOSOPHER. Wife—“John, dear, define a philan¬ thropist.” philanthropist, love, Husband—“A my is a man who gives away other people's money?” philosopher?” W.—“And what is a H.—“A philosopher is a man who bears with resignation the toothache from which his neighbor is suffering.”— Pick-Me- Up. HIS SOUL REVOLTED AT A LIE. Judge—“Are you guilty or not guilty V' Prisoner—“Not guilty.” Judge (to witness)—“How much was the stolen watch worth?” Witness—“Your Honor, it was worth *150. Prisoner (taking the watch from his pocket)—“That shows he can’t be be¬ lieved. I)o you think that watch is worth .*150. ”— Jewelers' Weekly. DURING AN EVENING STROLL. Ethelinda—“No, I am not super¬ stitious.” “Adolphe —“Do you believe in signs, dear?” Ethelinda—“Well, sometimes. Now there is a sign ‘Soda Water,’ hanging there in front of us—I do not think that is a fallacy.” He didn't think it was either when he took her in. and saw her effei\esee wit three tumblers of it.— Mousey. WHAT ALICE SAID. Maud (ar the cooking school)—Oh, girls, here comes Alice Bjinks! Now we will find out all about the way Charley Thompson proposed to her last night (you know she said be was sure to do it) and just how she refused him. Now, Alice, rejithtaT <ml SJ ' ll0W ~° 1 Alice (blushing)—I—I can't tell to' you. Aland—What! You don’t mean say that you won't tell us? Why not ? Alice—Because I accepted him?— Law- rence American. .a.... —■ # IN A DAZE. hirst M.SS--Where ,. TI . are you going ian, summer. Second Miss “I haven t the , least I" ust 4 Miss-“But ... , _ . cant , you judge . . from , wuat you heard your pa and ma say? Second Mts:s-“Well, from the way ma talks i d think we were going to New 3% through Egypt. From the way pa talks Id think wc were going to tne poor- nou3e ‘ JoriC NO FARMING FOR HIM. “Yes," remarked Sam Sample, musing- ly, “t le lot of a traveling man is hard, I admit, but there are many occupations that are infinitely worse.” “Yes,” was the response, “take for Instance the free and easy existence of the farmer. He rises with the birds and enjoys nature’s beauty when she is at her lovliest. “Very true, but I wouldn't be a farmer if some one would present me with the best farm in the country.” • . Why not; “Because, as you probably know, a farmer's duty is sometimes simply harrow- ing.— Merchant Traveler'. -- flattered for her taciturnity. “That was a verv foolish young woman in New York,” observed Mr. Billus, lav j n g his morning paper down for a moment and renewing the attack oa the beefsteak, “that married the wrong man the other day, and blurted outlier con- fession to that effect at the altar. The young man she didn't marry has had a lucky escape.” “Y r es, she was foolish to make a fuss at such a time.” assented Mrs. Billus, who was staring abstractedly at the wall. “Alost women find out soon' enough that they have married the wrong maD, but they have sense enough to keep still about it. Have some more coffee, John?” she inquired sweetly. — Chicago Tribune. --- a withered romance. The young man had seized her hand, cropped oa one knee and had got as far as_“Encouraged by your smiles, dearest gir. and by the kindness with which you have received my attentions I am emboldened to -when he suddenly stopped, his jaw feii and he stared in blank dismay at some object back of the young lady. , “Go on, Mr. Ferguson," she said soft- It, unaware of any reason why he shout pause. Mr. ‘*Yes, goon, Ferguson!” er-aoel her father, who had just made his pearance He held at it the invitingly door in the background ){„' open, and Ferguson went on—until he reached th sidewalk. Glowworms ami Fireflies. -Hi ■* The seat of light in the glowworm in the tail, and proceeds from three luminous sat-3 in the last segment of th abdomen. The male has only two 0 ’ these, and the light proceeding f roa them is comparatively small. j) ur j no favorable weather the light glows stead’ ily, but at other times is not constant The fireflies of the tropics vary to the tent that while certain species control their light,others are without this power The light of our English glowworm i I undoubtedly under its control. as upoc handling the insect it is immediately ^ out. It would seem to take some muscular effort to produce the luminosity as one was observed ter> move continual), the last segjment of the body as long as it continued to shine. The larva of tat gloinvorm is capable of emitting lj^j velopcd but not to insect. be compared Both in to its that of the aJ del mature immature forms it plays a useful pan J the economy of nature. To the aaried turist and fruit-grower it is a special friend. Its diet consists almost whollJ of smallrshelled snails, and it comes upoj the scene just when these farm and den pests are most troublesome. BritisJ fireflies probably never yet figured as per] sonal ornaments to female beauty. Th:; is, and has always been, one of theintd to the dusky daughters of the tropic,. ac-il They are often studded in the coiled braided hair, and perform somewhat tij same office as the diamond for more civilJ J ized bell#s. Spanish ladies and those the of lace West Indies inclose and fireflies them in bag! or gauze, wear amifl their hair, or disposed about of their pel sons. .The luminosity our modal English insect is far outshone by several of its congeners. Some of these are used in said various ways the brilliancy for illumination, of the light and i| J is that real S ufch that the smallest print can thoracil be by that proceeding from the spots alone when a single insect is moil sc.] i n g : dong the lines. In the Spanish tlements fireflies are frequently used night.l is|l curious way when traveling at great! The natives tie an insect, to ouch toe, and on fishing and hunting fastening expedi-l tions make torches of them by several together. The same people havl a summer festival at which the garments of the young people are covered witfl fireflies, and being mounted on fine horses similarly ornamented, the latter griina through the dusk, the whole producinl the effect of a large moving light.— Com hill Magazine. A Fresh-Water Tie Binds Two O.^anJ It is not generally known that by foil lowing up rivers and creeks that the twu* oceans are connected in the United State, for part of the year, yet such is tbs the fait| Bi| Following the South Platte, Grizzly, the Little Grizzly and Chcdsq Creek, we find that it starts from a lab on top * of the Rockv Mountains, ruunmJ d down intc North Park, and from same lake—called Summit Lake—the* streJ flow3 down om thc oth er side a fb*l called Fish Creek. Fish Creek into the Bear m near Steambol s *. ri and the Bear flows into ft £ ’ f« G an and the Graad and Greett thp Colorado m which flows throu? dfi< /’ , he ,™,“V side, utter gob th h Chedsey, Little Grizzly and S Grizzly Creeks, it flows into the Plata Missouri aud Mississippi Hm.r< into ^ Gulf of Alexico.— Yankee Blade. A Nation of Coffee Drinkers. The United States is, without a cioub3 a nation of coffee drinkers. The imp® 1 ! f rom South America amount to ovd 525,000,000 pounds annually, of v'W sixty-nine per cent, comes from Bra* The' second largest shipper to this marfj ftj i s Yenezuela, eleven per cent. The cost aud in this country averages tea cefflj a fraction of a pound, $56,1547,600. The first record of duotion in Brazil begins with 1 sfii. l$0.()0O,000 pounds were shipped mark United States. High water reached in 1885, with 400,000,000 of of shipments. One large item pense in Brazil is to get the coflee market. Frtight charges as high fourteen cents a ton a mile have paid, which, from a distant Bio Janeiro means from $2.50 a sack. The highest charge f‘*° ^ ew ^ork is sixty-five i' a -’| ,ja ”-—A fir York Herald. Tea Nomenclature. Bonea, ia the name of the J F'mua. among which that tea i-> 1 1 f >e ^ oe means “White hair, m re er to the downy appearance of tender lea ^ Hyson means •-before the ram, 'flourishing spring; bouchongi> ••33* P ,ant ; Congo misspelt Congou ■•• inbor ‘ and ls expressive of the extrs«l J a,cen “! the preparation of that W ] ^ a * Th ere are t \\ o principal v is klTivated in ,h? bja™ ■tea cout-j ™ , ht . diatriet adjarent J to Canton. I yiridig ig • *. nort hern- or >■ „ is calls( j the'green-tea districts of flavorl Ch^ The difference in the color and p^ te3S flrises frQm drying aad maal tion.— Courier-Journal. An astronomer says stars twinkle; it i« your eyes that da that*