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■ ■ ■ I > I ■"«■ I a i <dk-. Jtew «4Bb» «mL» «JBBh» «JHBhmBBV «JMmMflßflli - Vol X No. 62. STEVENS TO FARMERS. COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE GIVES GOOD ADVICE- He Says the Farmers Should Flant less Cotton and Baiie Their Own Wheat Hon. O. B Stevens, the newly elect** ed commissioner of agriculture, has issued the following circular to the farmers of Georgia, which is worthy their carefnl reading: Before it gate too late, I wish to urge upon the farmers of Georgia, particu<> i larly those in the middle and upper sections of the state, the importance of • planting a large wheat crop. The conditions are such that there is little or no hope for any material ( advance in the price of cotton lor the , present crop; and even should there be a decided reduction in the acreage of cotton next year, so large will be the surplus carried over from theaccumu- ' lation of two very heavy crops fa sue** i case ion, that the price will in ID prob** 1 ability be very low for the crop that will be grown in 1899. With such a prospect ahead, the thoughtful farmer will seek fur some other crop than , cotton from which he may hope for at least reward for bis labor. For the « sections of the state above mentioned, i the growing of wheat seems to offer '■ relief from the thralldom of cotton. 1 Even in the section south of Macon , good crops of wheat can be grown on the stiff red lands that are lo be found in greater or leas amounts in every ( coqnty in south Georgia. As a money ] crop wheat is just as available as cot* i too, for there are boyars ready to take it at its market value in every town in I Georgia. My advice, therefore, is to plant as soon as possible a large acreage in , wheal. Select your best land ; break i it deeply, though do not bring the 1 subsoil day to the surface; harrow ] and, if necessary, re-harrow until you ’ get g|l the lumps end clods broken up; ] then pUMf drill or broadcast the seed, ; covering lightly. For fertilising, apply : either stable or cow manure; or if j without these, useSOO pounds of good I acid phosphate and 100 pounds of j kanil per acre; and when the wheat < starts to grow offtn the,, spring broad cast from 60 to 75 pounds of nitrate of soda to the acre. For seed use either Bluesteam or Fullcaster wheat, as these varieties have been foundto succeed best in the stale. Both of these varieties can be 'bought here at about a dollar a bushel. By following the advice given, you ( will not only make a crop of wheat, but can follow that with peas sown < broadcast, and gather a heavy crop of peavine hay, than which there is none 1 better. Jn addition to planting large of 1 Wheat, from which our farmers may ’ reasonably expect to realize a profit, I earnestly advise a liberal sowing of ! oats to supplement the short corn crop . In middle and north Georgia Do not < delay the planting of this important prop, for one acre of Jfdvember-sowrt ; Qata will, as a rule, yield at least twice i as much as the same acreage sown in the spring. Os coarse you must take 1 the risk of winter killing; but there is no crop that a farmer plants that io ' ppt subject to loss, and even total de- J struction from the forces of nature, and the dread of such calamities should deter no farmer from planting his crops at the proper time. Should your oats be killed by cold weather, sow \ again as soon as possible. For fall sowing, the Texas rust proof □r the winter grazing oats are both good varieties; the latter will beat stand cold weather, but the former will produce a heavier crop if not kill** ed by the cold. Next year, by reason of the low price of cotton, will be particularly hard on those farmers who have made short corn crops, and every device should be used by them to help out their scant supply. < Much can be done on this line by sowing rye, or a mixture of rye oats and barley, which will furnish good pasturage through* the spring months, and can then be turned un der, preparatory to planting some oth er crop on the land. The time has come when our farm ers must abandon the all cotton buei near, and right now they should make a beginning in this direction. Let each one for himself resolve that he will henceforth raise all supplies of every kind that can be produced on hi« farm, buying nothing that he can grow or make, and prosperity and contentment will ere long replace the gloom and despondency which now overshadow our state 0 B. Srxvnrs, Commissioner of Agriculture. MILNERMyS|NGS. || Milxxx, Gx., Nov, lA—J. L. Duncan spent a while la Barnesville Tuesday. Jack Smith went to Macon Tuesday, re turning to his work, which he left several weeks ago on account of sickness. Jim Crawley spent Bunday with the family of fils uncle, Dr. L. Crawley, near Orchard HUI. Miss Mamie Martin and Frank Martin spent Tuesday in Barnesville. Mr. Smith, aiailroad contractor, is at home seriously iIL - •«* Mias Ona Head is visiting friends and relatives at Brushey this week. BUI Wilson, who bought J. 8. Berry’s stock of merchandise, has opened the door oi his store to the people. Mrs. J. L. Crawley went to Barnesville Monday shopping. Mrs. Eala Head, of East Point, is here visiting relatives. Rhe is the missionary society worker from the First Christian church, of Atlanta. John Brown and several others from Griffin were out hunting around Milner Saturday. They reported a lot of game, and the fields are fall of doves and par tridges. Henry Wilder, of Forsyth, visited his cousin, Bev* Ralph Hunt, Tuesday. He spent some time in the school room with Mr. Hunt, and his expressions were very complimentary to our school. H. M. Tyus’ fine hone died last week. This is a source of regret to his many friends, especially his lady friends. Charnel Summers, of Barnesville, visit ed relatives here Tuesday. He is a sterling business man, and is working in the inter est of the Summers Buggy Co. Dre. Townsend and Philips report Mr. Spurgeon Mullins as no better. Beware of Ointments for Catarrh That Contain Mercury as mercury will surely destroy the sense smell and completely derange the whole system when entering it through the mu cous surfaces. Such articles should never be used except on prescriptions from rep utable physicians, as the damage they will do Is ten fold to the good you can possibly derive from them. Hall’s Catarrh Cure, manufactured by F. J. Cheney & Co., To ledo, 0., contains no mercury, and is taken internally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system, In buying Hall’s Catafrh Cure be sure you get the genuine. It is taken internally, and made in Toted®, Ohio, by F. J. Chen ey* Co. Testimonials free. Sold by Druggists, price 76c per bottle, Hall’s FamilyHlls are the ORCHARD BILL NOTES. Obchabd Hili., Ga., Nov. Id.—Dr. J. 8. Wells and wife made a trip to Griffin Wednesday. James Bullard and Charles Johnson, of Griffin, were here Thursday. ' D. 8. Hamilton made a business trip to Griffin last week. Whit Oxford, of Griffin, visited relatives here last week- Mias Linnie Carter, after spending sev eral weeks with relatives in Atlanta, re turned home last week. Clarence Johnson, of near Griffin, is the guest of his parents here. Owing to unfavorable weather, there were no services at the Methodist church Sunday. The entertainment at Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Crawley’s Friday evening was quite a success. Charley Crawley, of Barnesville, spent Sunday here with his parents. T. J. Atkinson, after spending several days here with friends, returned to his home in South Georgia Saturday. His sis ter, Mrs. date Hammond, accompanied him home. Miss Minerva Johnson spent Bunday with relatives at Midway. Capt Camp spent Sunday here with his family. Ivey McCdwell left Sunday night for South Florida. W. J. Grubbs and J. R. Camp made a business trip to Griffin Tuesday. Miss Nannie and Alice Crawley spent Tuesday in Griffin. The friends oi Troy Wise will be sony to learn that he is quite sick. The surprise party at W. J. Futral’s on Monday evening was a success, and high ly enjoyed by all. The singing at the Baptist church next Sunday promises to be the best we have had. We invite qjl to attend. W, D> Bennett made a trip to Griffin Tuesday, but he never walked. B, , CASTOR IA For Infants and Children. IM KIRO TOO naw Always Bears the FHgnatare <rf oamtorxa. Bmmtto _ >»TheKi-vdYaetow Always muffin, emeu, thumday mobning. November n, istf. raponre iob hostiutxm Department Orders Regiments No-1 •' waited to Full Strength. Wabhimgtom, Nov. Id—There has been remarkable activity about the war department today in the way of preparing troops for service io lands beyond the Doited Stales. An order baa been issued directing at least ten regiments of the regular army now io northwestern forte and poets to bold themselves in readiness for immediate transportation and service in tropical climates Moat vf>these regiments were eent into northern and western poets a few weeks ago for recoperation after their Cuban campaign While holding them- < selves ready for service these regi ments will bo reciuited to iboir fall strength, Nothing is said officially as ( to what the present activity means, but there are several reasons suggest-* . i ed. It is known that an early movement ( to Cuba is intended, somewhat sooner . than has been generally believed here , tofore. Another belief sustained is , that the United States government do* ( sires to be in a position to meet any conditions that may grow out of the ( pending peace negotiations, and to bo , in readiness lo resume hostilities if Spain refused to accept the terms of American peace commissioners’ offer, ] which are final. In this connection an intimation ( 'has got about to the effect that during ( the delay which has occurred Spain ( has been ablo lo form some sort of t coalition with European powers to back up the pretentions she has been making in negotiations. Bow to Look Seed. Good looks are really more than skin 1 deep, depending entirely on a healthy 1 condition of all the vital organs. If I the liver is inactive, you have a bilious i look ;if your stomach is disordered, you have a dyspeptic look ; if your kidneys are affected, yon have a pinch ed look. Secure good health, and you < will surely have good looks. "Electric < Bitters’’ is a good Alterative and Too- , io. Acts directly on the stomach, liver , and kidneys, purifies the btoed, cures ■* pimples, blotches and boils, and gives w good complexion. Every bottle guar anteed. Sold at J. N. Harris * Son's and Carlisle & Ward's drug store. 60 oents per bottle. Atlanta find the Soldiers. A dispatch was received in Atlanta yesterday from the war department stating that the first brigade would come to that city. Colonel Cornelius Gardener, in com mand of the brigade, received a tele giam froffi the war department instruct ng him to stop ait preparations tor the winter camp there and return to, at once. This is considered the forerunner of a quick departure for Cuba instead oi a winter of dullness in camp. Buckles's Arnica Salve- THE BEST SALVE in the world for Outs, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum Fever Sores, Tetter, Chapped Rands, Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and positively cures Piles, or no pay re quired. It is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or money refanded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by J. N. Harris & Son and Carlisle * Ward. Police Oourt- Judge W. H. Beck held a short term of court yesterday afternoon and fined Tom Dancan $5 for disorderly cone duct. Bully Freeman was fined $7 for drawing a weapon on another negro. He paid bis fine and was then arrested on a warrant charging bint with car rying concealed weapons. An Important Sifieronoo. To make ft apparent to thousands, who think themselves ill, that they are not af flicted with any dioeaae, but that the sys. tern simply needs cleanring, is to bring I comfort tome to their hearts, as a coatfre condition is easily cured by using Syrup of Figs. Manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Company only, and sold by all druggists. »•<, .. OEFHALOTUB The ZnfaUlNe BsaAaobe Cbm* It is anniversary conceded its equal does not exist It is an absolute sure cure for the most obstinate case of nervous and rick headache, and will in any case give relief in fifteen minutes. Once tried you will never be without it. Price, 10c tor package ofß powders or 3 pkgs of 9 pow ders for 25c. Don't tail to try ft. MARSH M’FG.OO. 588 W. Lake Chicago. »■ L*vr« OeaaUpatlM rmrw. Take Caacarvta Cmmlv Cathartio. Ma orKc. * C C. Q fail u» cure. II - II > ... - Made from put* cream of tartar. MMMM 1 □aieguaras the toou against alum ' : l 111 Why This Differenw! There is no dofibt that Gov. Tanner of Illinois violated the constitution of the United States when ho used the militia of bis stele to prevent eilisone of Alabama from settling io IHlooto and earning a living there. Why was it that the attorney genersl of the United States did not inquire into ibis violation of tbe constitution? sake tbs • Savannah News. It is noticeable that bs was prompt • to inquire into tbs question as to whether sny federal law bad been * violated in Bjulb Carolina the other day, when an election riot occurred near Phoenix in that state. Why was be so prompt to attend to his duly in ! one case and so neglectful of it in the other? Is it not just as necessary that the federal laws should be respected in 1 one state as in the other? He found that no federal law bad been violated in"Soutb Carolina, but would be have found that the Garsrn or of Illinois did not violate the cone stitniioh if be bad made an investtgax tion of the tragedy which occurred tn that state? The chances srs be would not. Still the affair io South Carolina >as bis attention, probably because it . s a Southern state while tbe affair in a Northern etale-—an affair much more i outragioua from any point of view—is allowed to pass unnotiood. ‘ ImirOU' IB QCBUUBKB W SIMP OF MS is duo not only to the originality and simplicity of the combination, but also to the care and skill with whieh it is manufactured by scientific processes known to the CauVormia Fig Sybup Co- only, and we wish to impress upon all the importance of purchasing the true and original remedy. As the genuine Syrup of Figs is manufactured by the Califohmia Fig Srnirr Co. only, a knowledge of that fact will assist one in avoiding the worthleas imitations manufactured by other par ties. The high standing of the Cali fobnia Fig Stkvp Co. with the medi cal profession, and the satisfaction whieh the genuine SyrnpqfFlga has given to millions tof families, makes the name of the Company a guaranty of the excellence of ita remedy. It is far fa advance of all other laxatives, as Jt acta on the kidneys, liver and bowels without irritating or weaken ing there, and it does not gripe nor naqseate. In order to get ita beneficial effects, plfaae remember the Mme of the Company?- CALIFORNIA FIG SIRUP CO. SAM r*AXCUOe, CaL iet»vnxß.Kr. inr«u,XT. DR. E. L. BIASES, DENTIST. Offioe upstairs fa building adjoining, on the north, II Williams A Son.' Ferior Oar Service Between Atlanta aadSavsaaah- - , The Central of Georgia. Railway wfil operate through Parlor Cars, between At lanta and Savannah, on day trains num bers lands, commencing Sunday, Oc tober 80th, 1828. Beat rate for distance of 100 miles and under, 86 cents, 100 to SOO miles 50 cents, 200 to 800 miles, 75 cents. ! NOTICE I - Parties owing us are requested I? come in and make immediate settle ment. Otherwise the accounts will be placed with our attorney for collect too. Office st Cote’s warehouse. 3.3. Eldeb A Bomb. R-F.Strickland&Co. . ——— -(ey-il-r -... ' SPFEIiITIFUWTHK WFFK LADIES FINE KID GLOVES IN BROWN AMD GREYS, GUARANTEED. TWO QUALTTIEB, |LOO AND |U6. PATTERN DRESS GOODS AND ALL XfOLOKKD DRESS 00008,8 0001)8 AT REDUCED PRICES FOR THIS WEEK ONLY. SPECIAL UNDERWEAR SALE. LADIES HEAVY UNDEBVEBT 2 >OR 86c. LADIES FLEECED LINED RIBBED VEST, EXTRA QUALITY Sfc. LADIES FLEECED LINED RIBBED DRAWERS TO MATCH 20c. CHILDRENS SHIRTS AMD UNION SUITS life TO 20c. LADIES EXTRA QUALITY SKAMLtBB HOBE FAST BLACK 10c. LADIES RIBBED WOOL OR HRAVt (JOTTON HOSE 25c. WHITE OR GREY 10-4 HEAVY BLANKETS 50c PAIR. MENS HEAVY FLEECED SHIRTS AND DRAWERS Me. BCRIVENS COTTON FLANNEL DRAWERS fiU». We make Special Cut Prices in Every Department this Week. K. F. STRICKLAND & CO, pmmi'XM.u.lß j J.H. HUFF’SNEWBOOK ANDMUSIC STORE Is the place to go for the Latest Periodicals and Sheet Music. NEW GOODS COMING IN EVERY DAY, AND YOU ARIOOR DIALLY INVITED TO COME AND BEE THEM-ALSO TO LISTEN TO THE GRAPHOPHONE. J. H. HUFF, - 24 Hill Street g -- - gW!,y "VT7* '"1 I XT ,I Wi 'JwV MB JZr me mEblm VmeZ '' dmUam - mil Q»■ Il II COOL WEATHER ITEMS Ladies for Capes worth $5, at |8.75. Ladies Astrakan fur trimmed Capes worth *3.60, at *2.75. Ladies cloth plain Capes worth $3, at f3L2b. Ladies pretty black fur trimmed Capes worth $2.60, at *2, Ladies pretty black fur collar Capes worth $2, at *1.50. Ladies Under Vesta worth 85c., at 25c. The 50c, kind at 85c. Ladies Union Suita worth 750. and |l, at 50c. Mens Undenhirta worth 25c. at 18c: worth 50c. at 4Cc; worth 75c. at 50c Mens Overshirts worth 600. at 40ci 75c. and 85c kind at tOo. We haw some handsome Rags at Cot PrIMS, 80x60 fine Smyrna Ruga worth 13 50, at 12.75. 26x54 fine Smyrna Rugs worth 12.7 b, at 12.25. We have a few extra large 6-4 Cheneill T&blo Covers worth *1.60. NECKWEAR AND HOSIERY. Puff Scarfs worth 50c. at 85c. Fancy and black Scarfs and Ties worth 50c. and 60c., at 40c. Fancy Scarfs and Four in Hands worth 80c. and 85c., at 18c. All kinds and styles of mens club and boys Windsor Ties at cut prices. Ladies Nack, ton and fancy Hose worth 25c., 85c. to 40c., at Sdfa pair. Ladies black ribbed and plain Hoee worth 15c. and 20c., at 11c. pair, and soma values in mens goods to see is to buy. Quality and price are the two lovers by which we intend to merit and obtain your patronage. W. P. HORNE. EDWARDS BROS., ODD FELLOW’S BUHiEUNH.: - HAVING JUST OPENED A BRANCH HOUSE FOR THE EXCLUSIVE SALE OF CHINA, CROCKERY WARE, TIN AND KNUCKLED WARE, NTO<WE , . ARE NOW BEADY FOR BUSINESS IN THIS NEW ENTERPRISE AND PROM ISE THE PUBLIC A NICE SELECTION AND THE LOWEST PRICES TO BE HAD. DON’T FAIL TO SEE THIS NEW oTOBE WHEN IN TOWN. EDWARDS BROS. ■ Ten Centes per Week