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: , Recorder G-Eorg^ W. L. OLBS8SEB, Official Orian of Sumter County. Official Orian of Webcter County. FRIDAY. NOVEMBER 28. 1890. Tlie AsxbtCC* Rzcobd.b U pnbll* i*i Dally and Weekly, during tbe year. Tl'C Daily Uscout.kb I. lueued every morning except Moudaye, during the year, at 50o per month, or 16.00 per year. •The Wbekly Ricobdsb la l««oed every Friday morning, a: *100 per year payable la advance. It liaa the largest circulation any paper In Southwest Georgia,clrcula- ting largely In the counties of Sumter, Lee, Terrell, Stewart, Webster, Schley. Marlon Macon, Dooly and Wilcox. Entered at Amertcus Post-Offlceaesecoud o <u<* matter. , j , All communications should be addressed Is, AMKRICUS PUBLISHING co. THE CHANGE OF SEASONS. The heated campaign .just ei)ded was only equalled by the one of four years ago, when Gov. Gordon — .. again a candidate. The j center of the state, 1b twenty miles railroad comhissionership. The Macon Telegraph of Monday contains the following editorial: “The term of Judge Erwin as a member of the Georgia Railroad Commission will soon expire. Judge Erwin has made an accepta ble commissioner, but the people of Middle and Southern Georgia have a right to expect that his suc cessor will come from oue of these sections. • ••When the last vacancy ou the railroad commission was filled, the Telegraph took occasion to com ment i.n the Injustice of the pres ent grouping of these commission ers in the northeastern corner of the state. Judge Erwin lives at Athens; Mr. Robertson at Clarkes- vllle, Rud Mr. Trammell at Mari etta. They aro all within a few miles of each other, while the great regions of middle and southern Georgia are not represented on the railroad commission. We trust that when Governor Northeu comes to make the next appointment for this important body he will find some worthy man south of Atlanta to fill it. Mr. Trammell, the com missioner who lives nearest the changes that have taken place in that time are well worth noting. Opposed to Gov. Gordon and fa voring Mr. Bacon were the Augusta Chronicle, Macon Telegraph, Sa vannah News, Albany News, Co lumbus Enquirer-Sun, Athens Banner, Augusta News, and nearly three-fourths of the weekly press. Favoring Gov. Gordon was the At lanta Constitution alone of the more prominent dailies, and a few weekly papers. After four years behold the change! Gov. Gordon had served two terms as Governor, and was a candidate for Senator. In favor of Ills election to the Senate we fiud many of his old opponents the Augusta Chronicle, Maoon Tele graph, Savannah News, while the Constitution changed the other way, and while it did not at first directly oppose Gordon, it did not favor his canvass. * What caused these changes? Was it because the papers support ing Gordou believed the interests of the State would be best served by Gordou, or were they gradually forced to Gordou by. their opposi tion to the new organization known as the Farmers’Alllauce? It will be observed that every paper men tioned fought what was known as Alliance candidate, for Congress, and were defeated lu three out of tbe five districts. .The old saw, “politic* make queer bed-fellows’’ was uever bet ter illustrated than in the late Sen atorial campaign, when men who had opposed Gordon all their lives, and indeed, up to within a few days of the election, rushed to Atlanta to work for their old opponent, called there ny some Irresistible power—no one knows what. The Recorder U perfectly sat isfied with Gordon’s election, as it had no candidate—barring the claims of Its distinguished towns man—but as we look back over the } CONFEDERATE HOME. THE BILL DRAWN BY PRESIDENT CALHOUN IS INTRODUCED. Hon. A. 8. Outts, of Bumter, Introduces the BUI to Provide for the Old Con federate Veterans' of the W ar. north of Atlanta, while that part of Georgia south of Atlanta has much more than half the railroad mileage in the State, has furnished by far the largest part of the railroad de velopment in Georgia during the past ten years, and lias railroad tonnage far in excess of that on lines north of Atlanta. There are great interests in central and southern Georgia which do not ex ist In other parts of the state, though their prosperity is of Im portance to the whole common wealth. It is important that there should be a railroad commissioner in that part of the state which con tains the great lumber Interests, the supply of naval stores, the great and growing melon, truck and fruit crops. This same region also produces tbe bulk of Georgia’s cotton crop. “The value of these great Indus- tries and crops to the people inter usted in them, and to the State at large, depends in a f^eat measure upon fair and liberal treatment at the hands of the railroads. There should be at least oue man on the railroad commission who is famil iar with the railroad situation in Central and Southern Georgia. It is very rare that a railroad commis sioner is seen Bouth of Atlanta. There ought to be one located below the mountains of North Geprgia. Under the law the commissioner appointed to succeed Judge Erwin must be a lawyer, and It Is under stood that Judge Allen Fort, of AmericuB, will bean applicant for tbe position. Judge Fort Is in every wav qualified for the responsible position. He Is a lawyer of ability and has served with distinction on the bench. He is also a man of af fairs and is thoroughly posted con cerning the industrial and agri cultural development of the State. We have no doubt that he would fill tbe office of railroad commis sioner admlrbly. But the point man—out as wo .. ~. -— , —- record of four year* we are led to the Telegraph wishes to emphasize the belief that it was the fear of a aud Insist upon Is that the new new power coming Into control commissioner shall come from in Georgia that Induced many old ' middle and- southern Georgia, and wary politicians to rush to the j They may be other applicants from ana wary politicians xuau ™ , i ucj ......... , aid of their old foe, tAore than any ' these parts of the State as well quail a a _ 1 I.ml no tn tlin n.,,1 n u wnPihv flfl .TII 17 ft FOl't care they may have had as to the best Interests of -the State. WANTED-A PROPHET. And now the Gordon organs—not content wlthr the victory of their chief—are calling loudly for the resignation of Mr. Livingston from the Presidency of tbe Alllauce. Already rumors are afloat that a petition is In circulation among the Alliance supporteri'of Gordon in the Legislature, calling for his resignation. Well, The Recorder does not believe Mr. Livingston will resign. At least we would not If we were in his place. Because Mr. Living ston failed to defeat Gordon hi no reason that he will not make a good* Alliance president. If the Allianoe as a body asks for his resignation he will be in duty bound to tender It. If It Is a politi cal prophet that the Alliance wants for a leader, It might easily supply itself from the score or more Gor don organ editors who “told you go" for ouce iu their lives—hut wheu the next election comes, ofl their he-ida would go, like Mr. Liv ingston's. If the Alliance really want a non- falliUk political prophet for a leader TnE Recorder can supply him— he resides right here j» Americus- but be Is not connected with I HE Recorder. On To Omits Lumpkin Independent. The 8. A. M. railway has its track laid to the Hannahatchee creek, a mile or two from Omaha, on Its westward extension. The iron bridge across the creek Is about fin ished, aud soon tbe sonorous whis tle of the Iron horse will be heard on the banks of the Chattahoo chee. (led and as worthy aB Judge Fort. We have confidence that Governor Northeu will make no mistake as to oharacter of his appolnte for this Important office. We also believe that he will appreciate the force of the claims of central and southern Georgia for direct representation upon a commission which is of such vital importance to the pecu liar Interests of these sections of the State.” The argument of the Telegraph is very sound aud logical, but The Recorder would briefly call the attention of the Telegraph to a few points. In the building of new railroads Southwest Georgia leads any sec tion of the State. # Amertcus, the representative city of Southwest Georgia, caused the enactment of the law which created the Railroad Commission. Judge Fort, as Hum ter’s representative, framed the bill, and secured its passage, or was largely Instrumental in V.ning so. Southwest Georgia ha, hut one representative among all the State officers, and that one but lately. Aside from these aigu ments, there Is not a man In the State, better qualified, if as well, for such a'position, than Judge Fort. And Amertcus and South west Georgia will Insist upon hav ing a representative on the com mission. A people’* primary is what is needed to purify city politic*. Why not give It a trial. It I* a Mistake To try to cure catarrh by using local applications. Catarrh is not a local but a constitutional disease. It is not a disease of the man’s nose, but of the man. Therefore to etrect a cure, requires a constitutional rem edy like Hood’s Sarsaparilla, which acting through the blood, reaches every part of the system, expelling the taint which causes the disease, and imparting health. Fron the Atlanta Constitution. The Veterans Home. The legacy bequeathed to the old soldiers by tbe lamented Henry W, Grady. Scarcely a man or woman In the State can be found that does not readily endorse the thrilling words of that grand editorial, "Come Home, Joe Stewart!" Mr. Grady was reading the New York papers and came across a lit tle item that Mr. Stewart was in New York city soliciting contribu tions for the establishment of a home for Confederate veterans, disabled, or grown old, aud unable to take care of themselves. On the spur of the moment he wrote that editorial, which met with a hearty response from all parts of the country. The lesult was that contributions came in thick and fast, and before his death Mr. Grady bad tbe sweet satisfaction of knowing that the home was assured. Yesterday the following bill was introduced In the House of Repre sentatives by Hon. A. S. Cutts, of Sumter: A bill to be entitled an act to pro vide for the acceptance by the State of Georgia of tho property known as the Confederate Soldiers’ Home of Georgia, tendered by the trustees thereof; for an appropriation to keep aud maintain the said home; for the support therein of indigent and needy ex-Confedernte soldiers, residents of this State, who were permanently injured iu the service of the Confederate States; for the management and government thereof and for other purposes. Whereas, The trustees of said home have tendered to the State 119)4 acresof land and its appurten ances, situated near the city of At lanta; known as part of the “Schultze place;” fully described In a deed thereto from Emma Von der Hoya-Schuttze to the commit tee on location of said home, re corded in book “L3,” page 398, re cord of deeds in the clerk’s office of Fulton Superior court, and after wards consigned to to the said home; upon which is located a building designated as the Confed erate Soldiers’ Home, of Georgia, which land and bulldin'g have cost about the sum of $40,000, and were paid for by contributions from citi zens of Georgia aud others, and said land has, since its purchase, largely increased in value, and con tinues so to increase; "Upon con dition that the home shall be main tained by the State for the benefit of such ex-confedernte soldiers bb may need the benefit thereof for the period of twenty-five years. After the expiiation of bucIi term the entire property to belong to the State, to be used for public charity In such mauner as the legislature may provide;” therefore: Section 1. Bej it enacted by the general assembly of the Sta'e of Georgia, That said property, so ten dered, be, and the same is hereby accepted upon said conditions, and the sum of $25,000 per annum for each year, 1891, and 1892, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is hereby appropriated for the malntainance of said home—inclu ding the furnishing of the same— and bueh ex-couTederate soldiers as shall be entitled to tho benefits thereof under the rules liereluafter prescribed. Sec. 2. Be It further euacted, That there shall be' a. board of trus tees appointed by the governor, consisting of seven members, who shall serve without compensation for the term of five yeaVs, whose duty it shall he to have charge of said institution and provide all the necessary rules aud regulations for the government thereof, and for admission therein, and to exercise all other power Incident to the same not conflicting with taw and the requirements of this act; to appoint a superintendent thereof at a salary not to exceed per annum; a treasurer, steward and such other assistants or employees as may be necessary to the efficient administration of said institution; prescribe their duties, fix their compensation and remove said in cumbents from office when, from any cause, the good of the institu tion may require it; to hold in trust for said institution any devise or bequest of property of any kind or money, for its general use or any particular use designated; to visit the institution as often as may be necessary, and on the 1st day of October of each year to make to the governor, to be by him laid before the general assembly, a com plete report of the condition of the same In all Us departments. Said trustees shall present to the gover nor, at least ten days before the annual meeting of the general as sembly, an exaot estimate of the amount of money required for the support of said home for the suc ceeding year. The treasurer ehall give bond and security in the sum of $10,<£; shall make quarterly ap plication for funds from the treas ury for the support of the institu tion, and accompany the same with an Itemized account of his expendit ures for tbe preceding quarter with duplicate vouchers for tbe sums disbursed by him,' and the gover nor shall draw his warrant for the sums required. * Sec. 3. Be It further enacted, That ex-confederate soldiers who are residents of the State of Geor gia, and who are unable by age, in firmity or poverty to maintain themselves, and who were perma nently injured In the service of the Confederate States, may be admit ted to said home and receive Its benefits under the regulations pre scribed by the board of trustees as herein provided, and shall be furn- isbeu with food, lodging, necessary clothing, medicine and medical at tendance, autl shall perform such duties as may be prescribed by the superintendent with the sanction of the trustees. Sec 4. Be it further enacted. That all laws and parts of laws iu confllict with the same, be and are hereby repealed. I was in poor health and losing flesh. The food I ate did not agree with me. My liver, kidueys and stomach all seemed deranged. I began a use of Dr. Bull’s Sarsapa- parilla which has made me feel like a new man and increased my weight.—8. R. Newton, Columbus, O. • . Griffin Call: Mr. W. H. Cook, of Wisconsin, arrived iu Griffin a cou ple of weeks since for the purpose of inspecting our lands, climate, people, etc., with a view of locat ing, If pleased. Mr. Cook spent last fall in Texas, Arkansas, and other points West, but not satisfied with Jhie trip came to Georgia, sloping at Griffin first. Mr. Cook has bought lands near Pomona, on which is a nice vineyard and or chard, together with Mr. Crocker’s store, and is here to stay and hopes soon to have more of tis Wisconsin friends to join him. Advice to Mothers. Mrs. Winsi.owJsSoothino Syr up should always be u-ed for chil dren teething. It sootheB the child, softens the gums, allays all pain, cures wiDd colic, and is the beBt remedy for diarrhteu? Twenty-five cents per bottle. The Recorder would once Again emphasize the fact that its columns are open for the discussion of mat ters ot interest, but it caunot and will not publish articles from peo ple who will not give their names. Such communications always go Into the waste basket. Skin and scalp diseases, the head, at times, a running sore, the body entirely covered with sores as large as a quarter of a’dollar. and uo medi cine had the desired effect until P. P. P. was taken. The dieease yielded at once, aud P. P. P. proved Itself tho best blood purifier of the ago. When the papers get though tell ing what they know about the Al liance doings in Atlanta the last three weeks, it will be found that it was all published Wednesday morning—they elected Gordon. It is dangerous to neglect catarrh, for it leads to bronchitis and con sumption. Hood’s Sarsaparilla cures catarrh in all forms. Now that the Senatorial election Is over, it is amusing to notice how many of the papers which at first opposed him, are strong Gordon organs. Thoy were converted at the eleventh hour. A father loves his child. A mother worships it. Both decide the child should occasionally be given Dr. Bull’s Worm Destroyers. Dr. O’Daniel Principal Physician, fipscla to Hecokdhk. Atlanta, Nov.21.—Gov. Northen to-day appointed Dr. W. O'Danlel Principal Physician ot the Peniten tiary, aud It. F. Wright, of Elbert, Assistant Principal Keeper of tho Penitentiary. Abbott’* East Indian Corn Paint. Is a quick cure for Corns, Bun- ious^audj Warts* Lee county will not ha ze a pri mary for county officers, proposing to let everybody run who wants to. P. P. P. makes positive cures of all stages of Rheumatism, Syphlllts, Blood Poslson, Scrofula. Old Sores, Eczema, Malaria and Female Com plaints. P. P. P. is a powerful tonic, and an excellent appetizer, building up the epstem rapidly. The Extraordinary Cut-Price Sale now on at the BEE-HIVE will be combined during thia week. Don’t allow this opportu nity to escape you. Stock entirely too large for the season and we are aufully anxious to convert the good into money, We want money more than tbe goods. Rpeclal Inducements In Wraps and Clothing. THEY X HAVE ARRIVED Those new dress goods mentioned us due to arrive, are in. inch Henriettas, value to-day 85 cents, still going at 65 cents! ATTHEBEE-HIVE The Lowest Price House in Southwest Georgia, II. JH0CK & GO. Proprietors. New - Quarters, Erysipelas, swollen limbs, bad sores, scales and scabs on the leg have been entirely cured by P. P. p., the most wonderful blood medi cine of the day. Stoves, Stoves, The cheapest and most varied assortment of coding stoves, Ranges and Office Heaters, OAS FIXTURES. IN THE CITY.. JUST RECEIVED, A LARGE LOT OF Fiower Pots and Grates! Call early and Inspect our goods. • A. large lot of hardware ordered and will soon be in. Plumbing and Repair Work Our Specialty 1 CAUj SBB T7S‘ Harris & Payne, Artesian Block. - TelephonelNo. IS AMERICP3, G-A. 7~1