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THE GAZETTE: Til TON, (iA., FRIDAY, MAY 27, t««)•>. GIDEON’S BAND. A SECRET BODY WITHIN THE FAR MERS* ALLIANCE, -: Limited to Thirty In Karh County to Manipulate Ita 1*0)1 tie* and to Force the Allloncemen tlielr Way. Lavonu, Ga., May 26.—A speech delivered here hy Rev. J. T. W. Ver non, president of the Hart eounty al liance, has created a sensation. It exposed a socret political agen cy in the farmers’.alliance. It was at a joint debate between democrats and third party people. Mr. Vernon ia a prominent Bap tist minister of Hart county. There is no man moro universally respected and beloved. As president of the Hart county alliance lie was a dele gate to the stato convention of the alliance which met in Atlanta last August. Mr. Vernon opened his spcecii as follows; “Democrats and Fellow Citizens-r- I come to-night to tell of the goose that laid the egg that hatched the third party. Most eggs arc hatched 1n about four weeks, but it required six months to hatch the third party egg.” Just here there wns great restless ness. This anxiety was happily re lieved by tile sequel to Mr. Vernon’s speech. Mr. Vernon continued suhstantial- ^ ly as ■follows: “I was a delegate to the state convention of the alliance which met in Atlanta last August. At that meeting a secret body, with in the alliance, itself a secret body, was organized under the name of ‘Gideon’s Band.’ Only thirty inem- 1|jra are allowed in this from each county in the state. The initiation fee is $2. I hesitated about joining the band, not knowing its purposes. But the lenders insisted and finally proposed as I was a minister of the gospel to initiate me free. I inquired if it would interfere with my religion or politics, and was answered in the negative.” Here the speaker paused a moment and looking straight at T. A. McFarland, of this county, said: ‘“Yon and 1 went in together, didn’t wc, Brother McFarland?” Brother McFarland didn’t reply but hung his head in shame. “Arid,” continued : the speaker, “what did wo .find when wa were’sworn Into ‘Gideon’s Band?' That we were to bring into the band thirty men from our respective conn ties, who were to manipulate the pol ities of the alliance. These thirty men were to control the offices, force ’the members of tho alliance to vote for the men named by them. Isn't » this true, Brother McFarland, and didn’t you, when you visited my •county last fall, inquire of me how I was getting along with the work of •organizing ‘Gideon’s Band,’ and didn’t I tell yon that I could have nothing to do with it, as it was in consistent with the original principles of the Alliance, which promised ‘equal justice to alt special favors to none?’ Bo fair, Brother McFarland, and tell me if this is not true?” But Brother McFarland was dumb. The speaker continued: “You remember the sign • of the brotherhood, Brother McFar land. If a member of ‘Gideon’s Band’ dosired to make himself known he lolled his tongue, and if his broth er happened to bo one of the elect, he recognized the sign and lolled his tongue also. Isn’t this true, Brother ->— McFarland?” For tho third timo " that evening Brother McFarland was •dumb. Mr. McFarland may cry “false hood” to tho story of “Gideon’s Band,” but ho did not dare to do at Lavonia. He spoke after Mr. Vor- non, but “Gideon’s Band" was not mentioned. If Mr. Vernon’s account of “Gideon’s Band” was not, true, why did McFarland not rise up in the presence as an honest man and d-?ny it. Mr. Vernon stated further that an alliance leader from Atlanta was sent to hi* house last fall to observe tho yjrogicse he was making w ith “Gid eon’s band.” Mr. Vernon informed him that he could have not!ling to do with such dirty work and washed his hands of the whole business. Tho liitisucenjan from Atlanta scoured tnd in Hart county and found other man whom he initiated into hand, but happened to be a man o Influence in Hart county, and lance the third party bar £$" non said, “Gideon’s Band is-the goose that laid the egg that hatched the third party." Nearly two hundred of the best men in Franklin county heard Mr. Vernon’s speech and arc ready to give affidavits to the truthfulness of this report. The Gideonites may ory campaign story, but fair-minded men will not heed them. They may say that Mr. Vernon has misrepre sented, but they will not dare to say it anywhere on the soil pf Hart coun ty. Mr. Vernon is a ntan whose honesty is unquestioned and whose life has been blameless. Biicklcn’s Arnica Salve. Tim Best Sai.vk in Hie world for Outs, Bruises, Soics, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores, Totter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains: Corns and all Skin Eruptions, and positively cures Piles or no pay ro quired. It is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction, or money refunded. Price 2f> cents per box. For sale by reterson & Paulk. ALL SORTS-Of THINGS. FOUND GOING THE ROUNDS OF THE GEORGIA PRESS. FaeU,Fancied ami New* Hem* Laconically Stated—Somethin? of Intercat to Kvery Curette Header. Solomon’s Platform. Tho writer takes this method of announcing to the people of Worth county that lie is a candidate for con gress in tho Third party nomination. My reasons for leaving tho old Democratic party are that it has al ways schemed and tried to give every body an equal showing, by which those who worked have got richer and those who spent have got poorer, and tho longest poles have knocked off all tho persimmons. I now pro pose to give the short polos a chance. I believe tiiat Wall street is able to feed the balance of the country and should be made to do it. The foolish system of every man having what he has earned and saved lias become obsolete and should be abol ished. I believe in creating new parties and government offices until every man in tho country, who is too lazy to do anything clso, can become an officeholder and collect the money from Wall street to fly high on. I believe every freeholder in the country should be made to divide his land with tlie first poor Godforsaken tramp that comes along until we all become freeholders or tramps to gether. I believe every Union soldier ought, to be pensioned until he is able to live without work, and tho Confeder ate soldier he made to feed him. I believe the women should ho al lowed to vote. They govern the country now, and they ought to have the credit of it. The first thing I do when I get to congress will he to pass a hill mak ing cotton worth 26 cents per pound. Next, a hill giving every man as ranch money as lie wants, and if the government hasn’t enough money for that let them make enough paper money to do it. Then, a bill compelling the govern ment to loan every man us much money as he wants at 2 per cent.,and to raise this money by taxing tho peo ple until they have to borrow it at 1(1 per cent, to pay the taxes with, I will establish n custom-house and sub-treasury in every inland county in tho State until I get enongh voters in office to carry the elections for my side. I believe tho government ought to own all means of transportation, in eluding horses, mules, oxen and asses —in office and out—and be compel! ed to feed them am! let every man ride that wants to. I propose to build Sylvester an union passenger depot. I propose to pass a law making due-hills legal tender, and when man gets out more than he can pay, will pass a stay law to keep every body from collecting them. I propose to place the Worth coun ty court house on wheel* and move it around from place to place until every little town in tho county is sat isfied. I can think of nothing olse to promise just now, but if there is any thing else you want done, 1 am ready fur it and f propose to promise any thing that is likely to living in a vote. —Local, Thu Ilow’II of the Hill boom is no longer hoard in tho land. Evan so! —Atlanta Journal. Tiie convention is over. The battle is ended. Now let all pull together. —Fort Valley Leader. The commencement season is nt hand—the time when tho little Misses make big hits.—Atlanta Journal. M0T" BLACK-DRAUGHT tcicurai Constipation. The scientific discovery that the contact of lips in tiie dark evolves a visible spark gives a literal value to the word “sparking” undreamed of by good old Noah Webster.—Albany Herald. . tePWINE OF CARDUI, ft Tonic for Women. There is a conscience of the head as well as of the heart; and in old age we feel as much remorse if we have wasted onr natural talents as if wo had perverted our natural virtues. —Exchange. UoELREE’S WINE OF CSBDUI for Wc.k Ntives. Toilet Articles, Filch as Perfumery, Colognes, Extracts, Pomades, Hair Oils, Toilet Creams and Powders. Brushes, full lino of Tooth Brushes, Nail Brushes, Hair Brushes, Shoe Brushes nnd Clothes Brushes. These goods are of the very best quality and are to he sold as cheap as country dirt. Fine Stock of Lamp Goods, Elegant Assortment of Combs, Fresh Garden Seeds in Season. Wc have just received one of Tuft’s magnificent Arctic Soda Fountains, and are dispensing delicious Soda water. Only the purest fruit syrups used. Dr. N. Peterson is in charge of our prescription department, J. W. PAULK & CO. Paulk’s new brick building, TIFTON, GEORGIA. We have yet to learn of the first instance where a person made any thing, except a poor reputation, a few personal enemies and the contempt of the public generally, by sticking their mouth in tiie business of other people,—Fort Gaines Herald. Try BL^CH^-DR MIGHT »«•* inr Dytj«|)ili. The people of this section bettor make a specialty of sweet potatoes this year, as it don’t look l ! ke they are going to lie able to grow any thing else, besides the ’possum crop 4k I8iially pretty fail- and they can play lead fiddle in a ’taler serenade in jn*n up shape.—Ft. Gninci Ilerald. It is easier to treat everyone po litely and kindly than otherwise, un less one has an immense natural pro- portion of hog in his make up, and it pays a deuced sight better in the long run. Did you ever try it?—Ex. McElfett’t WINE OF CARDUI lor female disease* Guaranteed Cure. Wc authorize our advertised druggists to sell I)r. King’s New Discovery for consumption, coughs and colds, upon this condition. If you arc afflicted with a cough, cold or any lung, throat or chest trouble, and will use this remedy as di rected, giving it a fair trial, and experi ence no lamellt, you may return tho bot tle nnd have your money refunded. Wc could not make this offer did we not know that Dr. King’s New Discovery could he relied on. It never disappoints Trial bottles free at J, \V. Paulk & Co.’s, drug store. New Firm, New 1 Store, New Goods. J. W. PAULK & CO.,' DRUGGISTS. Complete Stock of Fresh Drugs, CHEMICALS, PAINTS, OILS AND VARNISHES. J. T. BOYD & BRO. • HEADQUARTERS FOR - Crockery, China and Glass Ware, Lamps of Every Description, Tinware, H ollow ware, Wood ware. REFRIGERATORS AND ALSO STOVES, ICE-CREAM FREEZERS. From the cheapest to Duck's ltrfflinnt, conoi do 1 to bo tho beat In the world, they absolutely have no equal in tho world. --— Manufactures all kinds of Tinware, Stove Pipe, Gutters, Etc. rP"R|>ccint prices made to hotels anti hoard ing houses. Write or call on iih when in need of anything In our line; wo guarantee to save you money. ,f. T. IIOY!) * ItltO., 44 101 Patterson street, Valdosta, <1 a. Local Timo Table, Taking effect .Unitary 3d, HR*. Subject tb change without notice. Passenger Trains—East* l.v Albany... Diivh Willingham... {suite! la Toulon Sumner ty-Ty At Tffton Lv Tlfton llrtNiktleld... Knigma . AI.utahn.. Wlllaoo lacoochre.. (iroy’s 08 Mile I’m... Weston la Kirkland lVnrson McDonald — Millwood Waresboro... Ar WuyetoM ,v Way cross “ Sr.hluttrrville *’ Hoboken •• Nnhnnta '.ulaton No. 4. 1 36 am fl M am ti OU am fJ 10 am fit v:t am 12 2tI am ft 41 am §3 38 uni (3 fts am s4 22 am f4 38 tun No. 2. 3 SO am 4 17 am 4 32 aiu 4 45 am 4 5aam 5 (W am 5 20 am 5 43 am *1 r. oft mu v 24 am G 34 am g 64 am 7 w 7 22 am 7 27 am 7 34 am 7 41 am 7 M am 8 10 am >> 21 am 8 Mi am ft to ntu 10 oo am Hi oy aui 5 25 am No. 10. 5 30 pm fft 48 piu 1 10 in am 15 66 pin in 26 am 16 14 pm in 44atn in 23 pm 10 53 Atkinson > fn go pm 11 oo, Way tins v Die... I fO 36 pm 11 (si pm * fo 52 I m 11 22 pm f7 (« piu fll it*J pm 7 20 pm 11 50 pm Jamaica 1 Ties' Marsh.. Ar llnmswick • Nihi 2 OOl ifl 2 4 3 J 3 4 . ♦ Oft pm 4 30 pm 4 20 pm c oopm * No. ft. 4 15 am 4 40 am fft Oft am &40am 6 30 am g 30 am 6 4ftim 7 0ft km 7 20 am 7 40am 8 45 am u 20am lo 20 am 10 50 am 12 00 m 12 4ft pm 1 05 pm 1 wjn> 2 12 pm 2 30 pm 2 fiopm 3 30 pm 4 oo pm 4 50 pm • ■ I’iumcitgcr Trains—West. CvTrmwwtcK:;:;: •* Fylea’ Marsh.. " Jamaica ,• Vaynrsvlllo... " Atk insun '* l.utnton “ Nuhunta “ Holwiken “ Huhlatterville Ar WaycroAH .... I.r Waycross ... •• Wareslmro. •• Millwood... *• McDonald.. •• lYarton — " Kirkland... " Westonia... • W> Mile Tost ’• U ray's •• WiUaeoocbce.. •• Alapana... " Mnlgnik .. Hrooldhdd Tflon WATCH TJ1IS SPACE FOR JAMES Z. ELLIOTT’S OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT. The Musk Stripped Oil’. If the alliance should fail in every thing else it proposes, imtshould suc ceed in breaking up the solid south by absorbing a majority of tho dem ocratic voters of that section, it will deserve the lasting gratitude of the whole nation, ft will have accom plished what tho managers of the re publican party have spent years of time nnd several millions of dollars in vain to do and by so doing it will demonstrate its greater potency as a political diplomat.—Kansas Farmer, (Poller’s Paper.) A Lender. Since its first Introduction Electric Bitters has gained rapidly in popular favor, until now it is clearly in the lead among pure medicinal tonics anil altera tives—containing nothing which permita its use as a beverage nr intoxicant, it la recognized aa the best and purest modi- ' if. cine for all ailments of the stomach, liver or kidneys. It will cure sick headache, Indigestion, constipation nnd drive main from the system. Satisfaction gi refii rla u»r- antccd with each bottle or money refund ed. 1’rlcc only r>0 cents per bottle. Sold by .1. W. Paulk & Co. i hi that MWBift Mr. Yer- The following '.turn, clipped from the Ft, Madison, Iowa, Democrat, contains information well worth remembering: "Jfr. John Roth, of this city, who met with an accident a few days ago sprain ing and bruising hia leg add arm quite severely, was cored by one fit) cent bottle of Chamberlain’a Pain Balm." lids remedy la without an equal for sprains and ttrulnea and should have u place in every household For ante try Tlfton Drug Store sud Peters & Bcloti, Cecil. Mf-M Tire democrat* of Georgia need men of clear heads and loyal heart* —not political jugglers—to atccr the old ship through the turbulent water* of tiie present campaign, nnd with these in charge, they can afford to smile ul the approaching breakers nnd defy the gathering storin.—B. M. Blackburn. Early Risers, Early Risers, Early ' ‘ .11- Riscrs, the famous little pills for const, pation, nick headache, dyspepsia and nervousness. .). C, f.loodinan. There is no safety for the south except in the democratic parly. I speak not ae a partisan, not os a sup pliant. for your votes; • I speak a* n patriot, a lover of my lcllowman. There ia no safety for the south except in the democratic, party. They may beguile you with honeyed tongues, tint no third parly has ever lived more titan a year or two. They may sited crocodile tears over your wives, but white the voice is tho voice of Jacob, the hand is the hand of ■A. D. OaudlM. ‘ I will resume business in about two week. A complete stock of general merchandise will lie opened. I cordially invite all my old customers and nil who want (irstclass goods at low prices to call and sec me. Very Respectfully, Sparks, Ga., April 20,181)2. JAMES 7,. ELLIOT"!', THIS SPACE BELONGb TO E. P. BOWEN & BRO. — DEALERS IN - General IVXerollandise. FARMERS’ SUPPLIES A SPECIALTY. Country Produce Bought and Sold. Highest cask prices prices paid for chickens and eggs, and farm products generally. Give us a call when you come to Tifton with anything to null. Thanking the public for a generous patronage in the past, solicit a continuance of the same in the future. wc earnestly E. i-tf. P. BOWEN & BRO., Near the B. & W. Depot, TIFTON, GA. Ar ' l.v Tifton T> - r> Sumner Foul,ill ImU’II.t WllHiighnm Da» D Ar Albany — V Mwil station." No. 1. 7 20 nm H 37 am 7 47 am 8 oft am ft 11 am 8 12 am 8 26 am 8 44 am 8 52 am 0 10 am 1# Oo ntu 10 20 am 10 48 am 10 50 uni 11 18 pm 11 27 |<m 11 3ft pm u 43 rm 11 47 pm 11 M put 12 13 pm 12 32 pm 12 41 pm 1 00 pill N 4ft Dm no oo pm No. 3. 7 4ft pm * 4 3o am 18 02 pm 14 16 are 18 12 pm 18 30 pm 18 36 put 18 42 pm 18 M pm lu oo pni Hi 17 put 0 3ft put 'io. J. no 50 pm 810 4ft pm 4 63 nm 6 30 am 5 45 am 6 23 ato 6 4ft am 7 20 ntu 7 45 *» 8 20 am fll 10 pm *11 2ft am r IktUy, i nt Amur % i 20 pm 1 4ft pm 2 01 pm 2 in pm 2 10 pn 2 32 j<»n t 2 47 put ■ 3 1ft pen I I 30 Ikin' 10 00 mn ~~ 1 Stop un signal. st2 Oft am 112 23 am 112 3ft am 112 41 urn 112 48ant 112 67 am 11 0* an 0 30 am 10 30 am 11 20 am 11 50arn 12 30 pm 12 45 pm 1 05 pm l 20 pm 1 36 pm 1451 a 2 36 pa* 13 20 pm 3 46prn 4.30 jm No. • 6 20 am 7 oo am 8 30 am h oo am 8 16 am 8 40 am o loam except Sunday irgia. Columbus Southern railway,and Savan« nah, Florida and Western railway. Connect* at Waycrw* with Hnvann. Florida iu\d Wputcrn railway. JttvkHniivUU) atnl St. I,miIn ITillmatt palflco ili’iqiiiiK oar upon trains Nu*. 3 and 4. l> Owens. ,!. A. McDuffik. Trulttc Mattuuvr. <1.1'. A. F. W. Amiii:k, OKO. \\\ HAINMH, A. fl. V. A. Uett’lSup*. HAU.UOAD. SUWANNEE RIVER ROUTE. Sehtdulft in Effect April 17, 1898. GOING 801,"fIt. U'uve Mnoon . •* t'ordt’lo " Tlfimt •• Yaldoatn “ Jnapttr... “ I.&ku City " Hampton Afrivv I’olatka... i No. I, i "No. 3," * j\Ye*t Inula Kxprraa I'aft Mall, i Mall. 11:00 U, III. 8:45 tt. B)« “.•00 p. Ul. 11526 “ 3:33 5:1ft 6:26 ? :J0 •t.-ofl 10:25 1 «o n. m. 2 .*45 •• 3 :*t *• 6:03 •* 0:15 •• ;45 No. I leave* Mavon altvt annul nf lncominf iiittniliiir train* on (Vnirnl. HimthunUTn, piu, IftwlTmiwatHP, Vlr«lula and Hvorpla an4 Mn * " ’• ,_ dtiotin niul Dirmittplnim rallroutla. No. 3 lfav**H Mat on afmr arrival of iacomlnff afternoon traiiia on tho funtral, Soutbwoitfrn, Mavoii and North'rn anti (ioort'la uHroada, anil counot'U at Dakitku lor St. Au^ii9tUie and all point * lu VaM anil South Flntlda, arid wiljl tho tho St. .Inltti* ami OeUlawulut rlvrr MvnmoN.'-. j No. 2. t S'o. 4,^* mu so s< mi'K. |Wt*8t lutllu 1 KxpmM \ r.tet Mull. I Mull. - j/*avo I'alatka " llumptirn... •• latko City " .ln*|or •' ValdiMta.... “ Tlltmi •• Cordolc Arrlv« Macon r * ki a i 6kM '• . 8:03 " •J .00 »• m u •• 12 axt •• . I -M n. 4:10 • ).; 8-.iA it. m. 1 0:17 •• i 10:56 •* • 11:64 •• 1:W». in. 2:60 « t. 4M •• • 7:16 So. 2 leave* I'alatka alter arrival fa*t Went In- ilia mall from Tampa atnl coNiirct* at Maron afternoon train* on Ccutml, with nil oiit|;nfnf; n ... SoutliMerttern, Macon ami Northern, (lcor£ta» Hunt leiinettriee, Vlrulnln and tlvoi'KUatHl Macob alln J ami lllriuin^hnin railroad*. No, I leaven I'alatka after arrival of tralna from Ht. AiiKiiMltne and polnt.i In l'.0AtandKoutU Florid.* nnd conm-ctn at Macon with all outaoiDf mot nit*" Main* on Central, Southwvstern,Maeou and Northern, (it-orclu, and Kaat T.nnewro, Vir ginia and (Jetiruiii rallrmul*. < nntwtinn for veat Ik tiled train tK’lwrcu Atlanta and Wanliinf- ton. D. C. All trains arrive ami depart from union depot* at Macon and I'alatka. Klrirnnt Hleeplnic ear* will bf run on tralna No. 3 ami No. 4. For further inhumation apply to agent* %t Junction points or to !#. .1. IlAKItlH. L. C. CAWOVA, Ticket Agent, Macon. Ticket Agent, I’nlalk*, II. HCHNS. .IAS. MENZ1FS, Trav. Fan*. Atrt, Mat on. (lett'l Agt, I'alatka. A.C. KNA1T, Traffic Manager. M. W. GASKINS, GENERAL :• MERCHANT, Extends a Most Cordial Invitation To tlic People of the Town unit the Surrounding Count ry to 1* Him u Visit nt Ills New and Ktcgunt Store. His Specialties will bo— »Kcw. CROCKERY Hiioirs, HATH, CAPS, DKKHH fJOOPft, Kc., 6H\ Schcdulo in Effect April 17,1999. Head Down. StAtlON*. Hratl Cp. 12:10 p. m. 11:20 a. m K 12 8MI p. in. •• Sofkco.. l.v. 12.40 •• •• " I.itclla •• 10:43“ •• l m •• •• •*.. Montpelier . •• 10 S» •• •• 1:4ft •* •• '*.... Culloden. ...*• U 40 •• *v 2:20 •• •• •• .Ynteeville •• 9-25 *• “ 3:15“ •* ". ThtnuTMun . •• 8:15 “ •» 4 .00 " " '• Thuml'ng Spjja “ 7 i'ft •* k 4:4ft " •' .Woodbury—•• 7:00 •• *v 5 :1ft •• •• "...Karri* City.. ’• 6:20 •' •* K :4a •• •• •• (Mo*** " 5 M •* 5 uVl *• “ .Monntvllle. . •• 5 ‘JO “ * 6:30 " •• Ar .lav Drongn...l.v. 6.4W “ « Connect ion in Cnlou Depot, Macon, C«a., witkr K. II. R. lor Valda * * HARDWAREFg Tlier« is no House in Town having such a Complete Assortment and Carefully Selected Stock of Goods. len r He carrft* nearly everything which rouailtnt* » general of l»iy (lood*. Not kino. Heavy ftitxerica, etc. Ill* ilock ul all freah and a vlril lo hla (ton will be mutually beuvllclal lo pm* choncr and nellor. Bend to him for any and orcrjrihinj: you need. MitcTiell W. Graskins* TIB'TOjSI, GEORGIA (1. S. A Y. II. IL for Valdoam, lake City, ra« latka, St. Augu.Mt;m and }Mi|iit*ln Florida; (*. R, H. lor Savannah, MlttofeevtUe and Katonton; S. W. It. 11. for Aincrh-u*, Albany and Kutaula; M. A N. It. It. fur Madison, Athena and lailu. and point* U'voml; lieorgia Kailroad for Sparta, Nlilledgeville and Auguota. and all point* bo- yond. A*. YatuvIUe with A. A F. K. R. lor Mo tion* on that line, and »t lit tlronffo wtu A, A W. V K, tt. lor Montgomery and beyond and It- nuNllatc atation*. further infonnaticn uppl^to IIAKK1S, , STONE, Ticket Agt., Macou. Ticket Agt^ 1 raveling Fameimcr Agent. M»coh s A. C. KNAFF.TnSlb.Manager - (IO TO THK TIFTON DRUG STORE For HPOltTIIsSr«OOP8k Nh e Hue of Jlainmookr, Ma*e ttolt» and Bata, Full Croquet Sett, |X.