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"m ms crawM Goamy fleralfi PUBLISHED WEEKLY. SMITH & BLASINGAME, Editors & Prop’s SUBSCRIPTION, $1.00 PER ANNUM. Official Organ of Crawford County. K SOX VILLE, GEORGIA. Entered at the postoffice at Knoxville. Ga., as second-class matter. Thf.ke are eleven candidates for the Legislature in Bibb. T»E Alliance of Taylor county has nominated a full line of county officers. It looks like J. B. Hunnicutt who is a practical farmer is going to beat Hender¬ son for Comrairsioner of Agriculture. The Alliance ol Spaulding county has refused to make any recommendation for office or have anything to do with poii- 1 ies. Senator Zeb Vance, of North Caro¬ lina, who introduced the sub-treasury bill, has written a letter to President Polk, of the Alliance, in which he says lie cannot support the bill. At a democratic mass meeting held in Sandersville, Washington county, last week resolutions declaring that it was of great importance to preserve the integrity of the democratic party were voted down. Bad for Washington county. We are sorry, indeed, that the article of Capt. Jeff. 1). McGee, which was written in the interest of the Herald, was not published in the last issue. We appreciate the kindness and are grateful fo^lhe contribution. Mr. A. J. McAfee’s card should have been in the last issue, but, also, by the neglect of the publish¬ ers it was omitted. For Next Senator. We predict that Major Culpepper will have no oppos tion in his race for the senate from this district. This is right. Culpepper is a good man and will make a good Senator—our people are satisfied with him. We objected, however, to the conduct of those who were grooming him. The action of the Senatorial Exec¬ utive committee set that all right, and we believe will forever settle the dispute. We have no doubt that Maj. Culpepper himself will fell better from being nomi¬ nated according to the established rule of the district and not under a rule attempted to be foisted on us by tricksters, who sought to deprive the other counties of their rights. Farmers of the South and Northwest and the Sub-Treasury Bill. We do not believe that Southern Alli- anccmon or farmers need expect any co¬ operation or help that is worth anything from the Western and Northern farmers. Their interest is too conflicting. The West raises corn and meat—the South buys it. The South raises cotton—the West buys it. So the Western men are try ing to force up the price.of corn, flour and meat and the Southern man who pur¬ chases them are trying to force the price down. Also the Southern farmer who raises the cotton wants to put up the pr ce, while tne Western and Northern f armer who buys and uses it wants the price as low as possible. Here is an ‘’irrepressible conflict” of interests and a man's interests is what controls his views now-a-days. It is one great objection that is being urged by experienced statesmen to the sub-treasury bill that when corn, meat and wheat is placed in the warehouses and ta¬ ken from the market it will force up the price of those articles so that poor people iu this country cannot afford to buy and will necessarily suffer. The answer to this is that our farmers must raise their own corn, meat, wheat and oats. We cannot prosper with our smoke houses and corn cribs iu the West. If we make our farms self-sustaining it matters not how the price goes up, we will he bene¬ fit ted by it. There may be objections to the Sub- Treasury bill, but there cannot be any to the object it seeks to effect. It is the right line and will accomplish a great deal iu directing attention to the necessity of our people, and if our farmers continue to agitate these matters they will ultimately obtain the object sought, whether they get it through the sub-treasury bill or a better one. Mature reflection on the part of the friends of the hill will probably enable them to mature a plan that will go through. Let the Crawford county Al¬ liance think of this and take steps to make our county self-sustaining and in¬ dependent of the West or North. Livingston as an Offica Seeker. It seems that the original plans of Col. Livingston were that he was to be Uni¬ ted States Senator, and Mr. FeLx Corput Governor. Gordon proved too strong for Livingston, and Northen too strong for Corput, a change then come over the spirit of tlicir dreams. Livingston tackled Northen and Corput decided to try his hand ou Clemen’s, the mounted colt of the 7ih district. But the gods were not propitious—Northen was too strong for Livingston, and Corput foiled in the 7th. Again a change come over the spirits of their dreams, and Corput w T as beaten, and L’vingston decided to run against Judge Stewart for Congress. From the reports of the j nnt canvass, it seems that Stewart is too strong for Livingston. Well, the nomination for Congress will be over in time for Livingston to run for the Senate, and if he fails, we suppose Mr. Emmet Womack wiil let him rep¬ resent Newtou county in the Legislature, where he can vote for the formation of a new circuit, and for Mr. Womack for judge of that circuit. We presume that will be sufficient re¬ ward for the dose Womack has swal¬ lowed in supporting Livingston against such a man as Judge Stewart. How many designing and broken down politicians Oh, Alliance, has taken shelter under thy name and wing! We Are Growing Rich. WriY should wc murmur or complain and become discouraged on account of the condition of our county. We have no cause for complaining but on the contrary we have an abundant cause for rejoicing, for the moral tone of our county is purer and the standard of sobriety, excellence, and Christianity is loftier and rising on a higher plain. There is a spirit of zeal and enthusiasm and wonderful progress in the grand Sabbath-school work and never before has there been more interest manifested in our literary schools. Not only this but iu a financial point of view we are exceedingly blessed which will he clearly shown by the following observations of ficts. In 1884 twenty-five represenative farmers of one county selected at random, returned for taxes property to the value of $4G,789, These srme farmers in the year 1884 re¬ turned their property at $49,998, show¬ ing an increase of $3,209, in five years, on the small average capital of $18.71; they supported their families, paid all expenses mid then cleared $128.39 each. No other business can show such a record. Ah I but says some of these twenty five farmers are the most prosperous ones, and do not fairly represent our condition. Then if this is not convincing, we will compare the aggregate wealth of the whole county for la<-t year, and this. In 1889 the aggregate wealth of the county, as returned for taxes, was $790,086; in 1890 it is $871,700, show¬ ing an increase over last year of $81,014. Now, let’s represent the entire county as one family, consisting of 9,000 members, worth a property of $790, G86. This fam¬ ily lived well, bought what they needed and educated their children, and not¬ withstanding the infamous burdens placed upon them by a corrupt govern¬ ment, such as class legislation iu favor of national banks, a high tariff levied for the purpose of extrav- igant legislation, etc., to say nothing of the railroad monopolies and combines and trusts on every hand and ou every article this noble, frugal and industrious family in one year increased in wealth $81,014.00. This is a remarkable showing and .should provoke praise and thanksgiving from our people. Ceres Musings. Coi. Y> . P. Blasingame paid us a visit last week. Watermelons arc scarce about here. Miss Florence Wright spent Sunday with relatives in our town. Guess who will be the next to marry iu our neighborhood. Mr. and Mrs William Dunbar, of Byron, spent Sunday iu our family. vi'Iage, the guest of Mr. M. J. Moore's I w onder who it is writing up Knox¬ ville and heading his letter Ceres, Ga., July 2nd, 1890. Why all these sad faces boys? Yes, Misses Carrie and Josie Smith who spent a few days visiting in these parts returned to Thomaston Friday. Mr. J. S. McGee is building a residence at Musella. What next? Dr. T. J. Dewberry thinks “his patient" is better but he still continues his visits- We think a consultation would result in a change of treatment which would no doubt prove beneficial. Charlie. Dr. E. W. Clark, of Gaillard,attended the meeting of the dental board at Gains- ville last week. He reports a delightful time. • Communicated.) Knoxville, Ga., 0-9-1800. Eds. Crawford Co. Herald: Realiz¬ ing the great necessity for a home paper the benefits to be derived therefrom, I ask permission to submit a few sugges¬ tions through the medium of your paper to the reading public. A fact beyond all questioning that in this day of pro¬ gression each and every county stands in need of a good newspaper, edited and printed right at home. The writer takes it for granted that the above fact will not be disputed, subsequently the question naturally arises with every one who feels the proper interest in the public. First has Crawford a paper as described, if not, the reason as to whether we have or not I need not say. I am persuaded that we have out-lived that day, and the time has arrived when we, as a people, would keep apace with time, we must give such encouragement to every legitimate establish, enter¬ the prise as will permanently in midst. There is same right here our why cannot have no sufficient reason we a paper that is a credit to any comity, and with the proper encouragement for the effort that is now being made in that direction I have every reason to believe that in the near future we will realize that the effort is at last a success. We must not say that for the same price of subscription that we can get a great big twelve page weekly, but should remember that it be¬ hooves us to nourish and encourage home industries. We canuot expect papers of auother section to become exponents of our interests. A good p per is purely reach an of educator, a school within the every one. It used to be that we had no railroad facilities nor home market, now that we have both let us be encouraged and unite in a common effort to*have a paper of our own, one friendly to our interests, to aid us in developing Crawford. the She un¬ known treasures of old has done enough for the outside world, let us do something for self. We need better schools, better churches, better roads, good officials, a home market for all our products of the farm, which in inv ooiuion should be based on the inten¬ sive plan; and second in importance fa¬ to nothing we are in need of, is banking cilities, in fact, we must invite mea of brains, means and enterprise to cervices invest with us; and iu the meantime the of a paper are indispensable, as it is through proper advertisement that our real estate is enhanced to its real worth. We must become thoroughly aroused to our susceptibility of development, and in the end all will be well with us, whether Mr. Northen is Governor or Mr. Harde- inen. J. D. M. Editor's Herald— Dear Sir: We see that you are determined to have a paper, and a good paper too, and as we cannot afford to be left out of any good thing, we beg for a smhll space. We hail from Musella, sweet Musella, the loveliest village of the Atlanta & Florida. We are surrounded by a fine progressive farming country, settled bv thrifty and farm¬ ers. Fertile lands, railroad cultured people aud pretty girls. What more could we wish for ? But alas, ns the saying goes, “every sweet must have a bitter and our bitter is, that within a rifleshot of this place live, or rather stay, a round dozen rusty, crusty old bachelors. Will take ]> irt of this back, two have married, leaving ten, and the balance want to, and w. 11, provided, as our friend Harri¬ son says: “the girls are not too choice.” Will now try and give you the Musella locals. Mr. V. B. Horn, one of our best farm¬ ers and a proverbial business man, has commenced to build a public gin, and wili also erect several other houses at this place. L. Harrison, enterprising Mr. J. our merchant and farmer has planned, and will build at an early day, a fine dwelling here. Mr. J. S. McGhee is now building a nice residence for himself and—well, Julius’ head is level. Mr. J. L. Parsons, the king of good fellows, will improve liis lot soon—talks of erecting a hotel. Mr. John W. McGee has bought land ami will move here this fall. A plan is already on foot to erect a school house. Talking warehouse and planing mill on the street to day. For fear that we might be charged for advertising, we close with this auuouuce- men ; All candidates coming this way arc expected to contribute to our building fund for school house; also to have all their friends subscribe for the Knoville Herald. Yours truly, F. Jocose. Fort Valley, Ga., July 10, 1890. At a meeting of the Democratic execu¬ tive committee of the 23d Senatorial dis¬ trict composed of the counties of Hous¬ ton, Crawford and Taylor, held at this place ou Wednesday, July 9th, the fol¬ lowing resolution was unanimous'y adopted. That primary election be Retolctd, a held in each county on the *2Gth inst., for the nomination ot senator for said dis¬ trict. That said primary be the conducted election under the rules governing of members of the Legislature, and returns be made to the Chairman < f the Execu¬ tive Committee for the district at this place on Monday, followings-dd primary. ‘ All papers in the district are requested to publish this action of the committee. R. L. Ross, Chairman. F. C. H< iter. Stc'y. July 7th, 1390. C «• PowE "’ J£ "' D MoOEE and J. S. S.vfiDEPEK. ing me of the selection of my name by the Alliancemen of the county, as their choice for Representative in the next General Assembly received. You also re¬ quest an expression of my views, and to state clearly my principals position and in demands reference of to the political organization forth by the State our as set Execu.ive Committee. In reply, gentlemen, allow me to ex¬ press to you, andth'ough you to all our brethren the sincere and deep gratitude I feel for the distinction and confidence shown me, and let me assure you that it will be a labor of love for me to do all in my power to carry out to perfection the entire eight sections named. Of course the two last (7th and 8th) are beyond, or outside of state legislative control, and can only be effected by the senators they elect, and the influences they may exert in electing congre smen. We may possibly never get our sub¬ treasury bill as it is now presented, but we may get a kindred, or better measure. Our country being entirely agricultural, professional and our good merchants, and men of every class dependent on the farmers of the county for trade and pat¬ ronage, it does seem that in this county at least, no war should be made upon the efforts the farmers arejpnakiug 1o become inde¬ pendent. I will further say that I be¬ lieve our legislative session should be held biennially, as the constitution re¬ quires, and each term limited, if possi¬ ble, to forty days. I don't believe that a Legislator should accept a free pa«s on railroads or any other gift of value from any source liable to be af¬ fected by legislation. In our dealings with our fellowman the voice of the ma¬ jority should be the power that governs, and no class or locality should be affect¬ ed unless by the will or wish of the ma¬ jority. written all I have the above with can¬ dor and sincerity, in answer to your questions; they are my honest senti¬ ments, lrjelv and frequently expressed before my candidacy was mentioned. Now, brethren, I trust you will not think it impertinent in me to make the request that our Alliance brethren throughout the county make special ef¬ fort to assure all persons outside the or¬ der that my name was put forward in no dictatorial manner or spirit, and let us t>v our acts frown upon and refute the oft repeated but false assertion that the Alliance wishes to rule or ruin the oilly hope we have, the Democratic party. Such charges fall to the ground when we go, as all other Democratic candidates, into the piimaries and abide their result. I feel inclined to say more in answer to your kind Jetter, but think it unneces¬ sary now. With much respect, A. J. McAfee. CLARKS MILL CULLINGS. II is getting very dry out here on the sand hills, and crops need rain very much. Miss Eunice Kennedy is visiting Miss Esly Champion, and taking in the meet¬ ing at Beaver Dam. Mrs. J. C. Wilder, who lias had a very serious spell of sickness, is improving, and we hope to soon see her up again.^ Miss Kate Knight connected herself with the church during the recent meet¬ ing. We hope her last dajs may be her best and happiest days. Mrs. Frank Knight, who has been sick a long wbi'e, is »»ill very ill. S le is being attended by Dr. Green, of Fort Valley. Mr. E. r. McKinney and wife paid their mother and father a visit this week at Fort Valley, taking in the Press As¬ sociation. A negro was drowned while bathing in Flint river on Thursday evening last, on the Howard place. He rose to the surface* only one time. His body was found the next day. The Rev. A. P. Spiller| has been car¬ rying on a series of services at Pleasant Hilt Church. Large crowds were in at¬ tendance to hear his sermons, and we hope much good will result from the meeting. The party that started to the fisli fry from here on the 5th inst., lost their way and never reached thier destination. They returned about 2 o’clock, tired and liun- grv, and say they have enough of Hair’s Bridge fish fry to last them quite awhile. The writer spent Tuesday and Wed- nesday in Fort Valley with the Georgia eujoy’ed Weekly Press boys, and be never two days better in his life. Hu is in sympathy with the Press bovs. It was a grand reunion of theeditorsaud /. printer- 3uss Carrie Bowman, is . visiting her aunt and uncle at this place. We are glad to see the Knoxville boys take such an interest in the meeting. I suspect they me coming more for pleasure than anything else, but we are glad to have them come any way. We hope they may bear something ihat will do them goud many days hence. It seems that politics are getting pret¬ ty well stirred up, hut the time is draw¬ ing near when they will be settled. Every effort of our farmers should be put forth for the defeat of that infamous election bill. It will cause great trouble and perhaps bring ruin upon our coun- try. Let everybody do everything in their power to defeat this bill, for there is nothing of good in it for us. Do you know of auybody that you could get to subscribe for the Herald. Grand Allianca Picnic. At an early hour on ta, j! , people from all parts of Pike, K Monroe counties began to come i Q; ' St M o'clock the grove in front of the be autii residence of J. C. Middlebrook s was lily with people, buggies, wagons, etc. M half past ten the crowd was called to a stand, there finding Mr. T. ,J. g ar it idy, willing and waiting to deli ver on of his speeches, the equal of which u 0 but him peculiar is capable of delivering; delivery^ as •. plain, mode of Sllr u captivate every hearer. The one deli. ered to-day was one of his best efforts Next in order was an address from Thad L. Adams, ( Master a young audien! ffiaa only 17 years, who held' the spell bound for more than 20 ffl in U ( He was introduced as the eoniiug boy 5 the day and rightly so, for if you ‘ excuse us, “he is the best 0r J tor for a boy of his age J ever saw,” said one of Barnesvillef best men after he had spoken. Aftertr two speeches Mr. hud T. M. Ilaygood baskJ * quested all who filled brought boxes, trunks, etc., withsotnetlJ to appease the hunger of the crowd f deliver to the table. This being <W all were invited to come and eat till J isfied, which part of the programmed think was very willingly obeyed. eatij When the crowd had finished chatting and walking, then became L order of the day with the older onJ while the younger ones promptly asse I bled in the hall, where they enjoy themselves playing some of the faahiJ ^ able games. At about 2:30 o'clock the crowd ^ called together again for the purpod P.j hearing Mr. John P. 3IcLean and Mathews advocate their claims for legi lative honors. This being over, crowd began to seek their respectiJ homes. ij The crowd no doubt feels greatly debted to Home Alliance for the kindJ shown them. They were furnished wii free lemonade, which was very court ously and liberally distributed by tin clever and geuitl J. W. Brandon, wit assistants. In fact, the Alliance pica at Middlebrooks will not be forgot:* soon. / Notes From Rutland and Warior ft tricts. The residence of Mr. William gether burned with all days of his furniture. a few ago. His fence was also burned. The fire ted from having taken up ashes wooden vessel, and setting them u a corner. Mr. John McCrary died on last, leaving a wife and six children. ■ The Rev, Mr. Spillers preached his excellent sermons at Burgay last Sunday. V The Sunday school is progressing at Bethel. A protracted meeting is begun there on the 14th. A man carried a load of melons to con and sold them for two dollars half. He then decided that he wan ted play a game of seven up, and when got through he had-no money. amlt® who won it gave him fifty cents him to go back to Warrior and good boy. sick aba Mrs. Wallace, who lias been six months, died week before last il church was buried iu the by Warrior the Alliance District. Club of Bi'tij Thursday, July 10ch, as the mail q coming the carrier from Crawford crowd to of colored the Warrioj peojj met a with a corpse. He stopped a color* man and asked him who they were poll to bury. lie was told thatitwssIN aj Scott, she had been sick a month a half, and was a hundred andfwepf of age. Mr. the B. Champion has opened asw ntj at Ecbeeconnee. McEimurry store house of god He has a floe lot and young ladies can get what th, want in white goods at five centq, yard, and of the latest styles? The Bibb county ehainganghas from the Columbus road to Mill. On their way, while movi one of their mules melted down b® died. The Warrior District is very ly treate 1 on account of the chain?*® I not working iheir roads. Ordinary’s Court. The court of ordinary met ou tin- Monday. Hon. O. P. Wright presi'k® ajrai® The ease of Mrs. Fannie Long A. Long, et al. Extras w r as settl<‘o. ® W - J - Slocumb, as administrator P * llllams > was dismissed. H. M. Burnett, administrator of Stunridge, dismissed. M M F Jordim applied for lettersi ot - ministration on estate of E. T. Jon* and citation issued Justie® B. F. Tidwell was appointed I the Peace for 577th district ■ J. W. Mathews, administrator of I Mathews, applied for letters of -ion. Citation was issued. I A Big Hog Story. Mr. B. A. Hartlv, mir sheriff, l* 3 ; Berkshire sow, 18 months old. weighs 305 pounds, and has had twf’ 1 five pigs, ten of the first litter and liy hp or the second, and all of them are and thriving. Mr. Hartlv has them all eugaged at $10 per pair. The*’" facts Mr. and Hartlv can be will verified. retire from the shetj . j office and go to hog raising. ^ c his pork will not spoil next winter*® did last. I ADVERTISE NO