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THE HERALD. Published every Thursday nt Jasitcr, Ga. ByW.B. MINCEY. One Year, . . . $1.00. Six Months, . . . . 60c. Rates of Advertising made known on application. THURSDAY, FEB. 2, 1888. If the tobacco tax is repealed the goverment will lose $28,000,- OOO yearly.—Mississippi Valley Farmer. And if the tobacco tax is repeal¬ ed the people of the government will find $28,000,000 yearly. Some one has said that part of the Democrats are playing for high ami part fur low, while the Repub¬ licans are playing for Jack and the game. This is a fact that will strike the Democrats very forcibly before the year is out. Hon F. C. Tate, of l’ickens county, will be a candidate before the next legislature for solicitor of the Blue Ridge circuit. The man who beats him will be out of breath when he gets there.—Gumming Clarion. Why, of course Col. Tate will be our next Solicits General. Col. . .10 «.r as a ways cen an c ner hard-working and aober offi- .-nr, and no none is better qualified to take ln> place than Col. late. Just think a moment and see if you can remember to have ever been in, or even heard of a more favored section of country than North (ieorgia. There is no spot on earth more healthy or one that is blessed with pure air and water. Some of the richest land known lies within the boundaries of Pick¬ ens county. We have a railroad which will soon be a source of pride to the South, and another is now being built that will run near Jasper. Our climate is such that if the proper inducements were given, this beautiful little town would draw Northern visitors dur¬ ing winter and hundreds of the low country people in summer. Then the unlimited quantities of marble, as well as valuable minerals and variety of the best of timbers add millions of dollars of undeveloped wealth to our people, needing only to be touched by the hand of prog¬ ress in order to he realized. Thc Augusta Chronicle says: “A gentleman who has just re¬ turned from the gold mining re¬ gions of Georgia, after making an extensive examination of the mines, says that in the near future Geor¬ gia will be one of the great gold producing states." Hon. H. W. J. Ham, Washing¬ ton correspondent of the Gaines¬ ville Eagle, says: “Mr. Carlisle's recent illness has delayed his visit to Georgia, but he is coming as soon ns possible, probably in about two weeks, and 1 look to see music in the air when lie catches the measly little crowd of protectionists who are now blustering around in Georgia by the scruff of thc neck and the seat of the unmentionables and holds them up to public derision. It need not be expected that he will do this in any ruffianly way, for he is a most polished and scholarly gentleman, and wields n rapier rather than a club! but he will make such a plain, clean and clear cut showing the difference he- tween a burdensome tax laid upon the necessaries of life, and an c.v* cise tax laid on those things with- out which everybody would be bet- ter off, that anybody can under- stand it, and will leave the adn, Cates of relief from the latter rath- cr than the former absolutely no ground on which to stand, and till- covered in all the naked deformi* ty of their political heterodoxy." i ne new year hns ushered , ,, in no more change, in any builnet. than in the newspaper profession. Mirny a terutrons have been made nil uf which .how marked Improvement,. ne Georgia 1 re»s was never 111 a more flourishing condition, and was never managed by an abler, more fearless and honest corps of writers than now stand at the helm of free speech in Georgia, Long live the Georgia editor, for he is an indispensable adjunct to our civilization,—Eilijay Courier. WINNING MANNERS. Which will avail a young woman the more, a mind stored with the profoundest of fact lore concealed undei* an exterior timid, shrinking and hampered by a sense of self- consciousness, or a mind a little less stored, but united with that perfect ease and strength of bear¬ ing which conceals nothing, but illuminates all? Or, placing it on a higher student's or better ground, herself if it is the aim to put in a position to help others, as a lecturer, as a teacher, in a profes sion, in any avenue of life whatev¬ er, what mightier power can than she bring to hear upon her work address? What obstinacy of heart or mind is there that will influence? not yield under its all-subduing Over those brought within its in ence we cannot measure the infini- ty of its power.—Ex. riie Marietta and Sort li Georgia R. R. Vice President Jackson gi\-es the Savanah P iines''sonie i i 11 forma¬ tion about our section. The Marietta and North Georgia Rail wa y traverses the most wonderful sectioll Ge „ r|(ia Thc main r<)a( , , s lett fr „ m Marietta Ga Murphy N C f with its branches to the American Marble Company’s sand bank near Wood Stock, Ga.; also to the Southern Marble and Georgia Marble compa¬ nies in Pickens county. The proposed extensions, forwhich the money is in hand already, are from Marietta to Atlanta, also from Mari¬ etta to Austell, to a connection with the Georgia Pacific road mak¬ ing a direct line to Birmingham, Ala. From Murphy a short line is being run to Marble Gap at Valley Town N. C., to a connection with the Western North Carolina Rail¬ road. The road is being extended from Blue Ridge, Ga., to Knox ville Tenn., by way of Ducktown, and it will be in communicatior with the great lilies leading North, West and East. The whole line from Atlata to Knoxville and Red Marble Gap will complete within a year. Along these main lines are immense veins of marble of all known colors' from pure white to pure pink, black, white and green. At Marietta is one of the largest marble mills in the world owned oy the American Marble Com- pany. The road and its branches will run through three mountain passes, at Jasper, on the Hiwassee river and at Red Marble Gap. These are the only passes through which a rail¬ road could be built without ex¬ pense that could not be endured, and these passes give the com pan) the transportation of all the coun¬ try encircled by a mountain range 90 miles long by nearly as many miles wide. In this territory are mineral resources that are inex¬ haustible, and of a variety scarcely appreciated by any. 111 it are found, besides great beds of marble, large bodies of the best iron man- * ancses ’ c W r > m,ca > Capstone, talc * * old ' 8llVcr ttmI P rcaous 8tonc8, lt ,N richvt ‘ ’^^el making urcs than a " y 0the ‘‘ part of thu world , ; am " iKt of n ^ netic - SpecUlar limh,te and ^tite. All of theM ! r0n aml man « aneB0 ores abovmd !n S rcat quantities. As so on as tbc railrocul touches the ddb . ties, New York, ‘ ,ant P ro r® ,>hilaclel P hia * Boston, Birmingham and iron mcn win hRVe thc j ship , > ml lar f el - v t0 thc iron 1 he c0 PP cr bclt llCR *' eRt the * , r ° n a,ld nmn £' an <-'se and has been P t ' nVcn already to be Some fifty j miles i,1 length from Fannin (mm- ! *) • Ga., to C herokee county, C f A. bttcktntvn „,,d with!., o short radius arc more than twelve well develop mine. From Atlanta to Knoxville the lands ttre rich and fertil—all pro- duct, raised in Northern climate can be produced in these moun- tt in..-Mari*«* journal. (■EORdlA’H MARBLE RENOLJUE.M. “In Pickens county, about 60 miles from Atlanta and 40 miles from the picturesque little village of Marietta, is one of the wildest, richest and most beautiful stretch¬ es of county in the whole world, and it might truthfully be termed “the uncultivated but choice spot of the South.” There is a lovely valley, about 6 miles in length, and the hills and mountains, some 400 feet high, rising, as it were, above the very clouds on every side, im¬ press one with the solemn grand¬ eur and sublimity of scenery that are to be equalled only in the real¬ ization of an artist’s most glorious conception. But these lovely views and scenes are not the only treasures of glorious old Pickens, with its lofty mountains and fertile valleys rich in treasure, which tne fortunate possessors even are una¬ ble to fathom the extent and value of. Near the beautiful little mo»h- tain town of Jasper, said to be the loveliest of all Georgia’s mountain villages, there are vast deposits to be found both in strati¬ fied layers and solid masses of ev- ery variety of marble known. You will see winding through this valley clear streams bubbling through beds of all kinds of mar¬ ble, and in one place a stream cuts its way about a mile through a sol¬ id mass of white marble as smooth as glass. The quantity seems to be inexhaustible, and the quality varies from the finest white to coarser and all the colored varie¬ ties. These quarries are The At¬ lanta Marble Company, which has an authorized capital of $200,000; Mr. Jas. P. Harrison is general manager. Their property is about a mile and a half from main rail- road, and consists of about i.cxx) acres of land, upon which are lo¬ cated its quarries, mills, machinery tor quarrying and working the stone, permanant improvements, etc. The marble being quarried is fine pure white carbonized variety, equal in color quality ami quantity to any marble deposit found any. where. Persons who have visil^l the marble deposit s Of Ver¬ mont (which have for so long a time had a monopoly in American marble and from which large fortunes have been amassed) say that this deposit will readily take its place in the front rank as the superior of any from that sec¬ tion. In the investigation before the general assembly it Was shown that an Italian marble shaft of the finest quality, erected to Charles J. McDonald, 40 years ago, shows more moss and discoloration than one put there at the same time to Mr. Hamlin Smith of Georgia marble. This marble is said to possess a hardness which, while it is more difficult to cut, is more val¬ uable, as it has not that softness and tendency to wear when ex¬ posed to friction or atmosphere influences that Vermont and even some foreign marble possesses.” The above article was published nearly two years ago as special correspondence to the Manufact¬ urers’ Record. Other companies than the olte mentioned are now actively engaged in developing the wonderful resources of this county. Branch roads have been built from the Marietta and North Georria directly the latest to improvements thu quufric .[*■<**' machin- m cry, etc., are being * used. The Pickens ... . county quarries . ate noted tor , h« . fine c quahty *7 of , marble ., they produce a. well a. for the Immense quantities Within easy reach. Thc,e nrc al(K) va « ** ^ grades of marble lying untouched awaiting the hand of development. Surely our county is the most favored spot on earth, ami the only thing to ho regretted is the un-called-for and inexplaina- ble lethargy of „„r cimens. „ re venting them from advertising- ' the world the amazing natural wealth of this section. When tire rrielt of the North once Understand the situation their money and » elgv ht' will soon make „J. this J couiLrv Zl t d.simid* WHAT THE MIDDLEMAN COSTS, “Who'is making the money?” That is what the people are ask¬ ing who have to foot the bills. “How much is coal worth?" is asked of the superintendent of the mines. “Two dollars and a quarter a ton.” “How much is coal worth?” is a question put to the great mining and transportation companies at their palatial office in New York city. ton.” “Five dollars a “How much is coal worth?” is demanded of the shrewd broker who supplies the retail trade. “Six dollars a ton.” “How much is coal worth?" rings +h the ears of the retail dealers alv»ng the river front. “Seven dollars and a half a ton.” “How much is coal worth?” asks the housewife of the grocer. “Thirty cents a bushel, ma’am.” L> $9 a ton. "‘Hnw much ik r*n n 1 worth?” 7 ^' 7 w'idow ' e fr t 0 the peddler in the street. “Twelve cents a scuttle, or eight cents a pail, marm.” That is $12 a ton. Is it right for 60,000,000 people to pay a tribute of $9.50 (over 400 per cent.) on a ton of coal costing $2.50 at the mines? And this is but one of a thousand. From the cradle to the shroud the farmer pays middlemen their 400 per cent, for what? For simply riding on his back and speculating at his ex¬ pense.-—-Mississippi Valley Farmer. POMEKOv’s philosophy'. How few are those who really understand what the mind is good for. He who does not engage in the quarrels of others will have few of his own. Prayers without work and a note without a signature are alike in value. The sooner you cut loose from one who deceives you the better off you will be. Tlhe world was never so full of opportunities for young men of good thoughts as now. The more willing you are to let others enjoy their own think the clearer will be yours. The sooner you begin training your own mind, the sooner you will have a mind to train. Those who can not readily under¬ stand sense are generally the most opposed to nonsense. You will learn more from read¬ ing good books and papers than by talking about your neighbors. Young man, cultivate your gifts, rather than the mouth of a bottle, and you will succeed better. Happiness has no time to stay long with those who interfere with the private affairs of others. faking interest from the poor, and taking interest in the poor, are investing for different results. “Why, Pat, for heaven’s sake what is the matter?” "Well, sorr, I Swallied a pertater bug; and although, sorr, I took some Parrus Green widin foive minutes lifter to kill the baste, sthill he’s just raisin’ the divil in¬ sdrr: n- 1 -So yo^Tgot a wife,” .aid JonM a „ ew . y marrie( , man . . ' Don v t know, , don , t , know, re plied the - . evident .. hesita- , . man, witn i0 „ .. Somc , imeal thinli ,- n . got her, ami sometimes I think she’s got me. You see, I’ve onlv bocll nl£Utied ft few month|t ’ ‘ nd l ^ tdl . hoW the ul amed combination is going to turn out.” stat* »*r ukohhia, eiCKNxs eot stv: muntjr, tlcccttscd, represents to this court <ovhujtuiTs S^iiSS This tC b IK ‘ t&KW^SKSEf estate. is 2C»St&?X ISflS letter.".. .liM.n.a'.ii - rL ' 11 ,XT%it«%eTk .........I mrlve ApH S VFu,:; this the i>uth (lav «>f T FINE MINERAL LANDS FOR SALIi The undersigned offers for sale, at the most reasonable prices, and on the most reasonable terms, the following valuable mineral property, viz: “Holloway” The gold mine in Cherokee county known as the mine, situated within a few miles of Acworth. The mine known as the “Cash"mine, within a few miles of Atlanta. Lots of land Numbers District Section County 1066 I Ith 1st Lumpkin ») rn zr Li 4<5 I Ln 165 1 CbJ Dawson 72 -te*- 203 - 132 70 Bartow cc 21 st 2d cc 5 « 6th 1st Fannin 279 9th 2nd 24 8th u 15a 9th - 5 )» rn 6th 1st Union ri toth I 16th 41 Chattooga 63 25th rO 27 6th T -r Is) Ln 4th Cherokee, Oo Is) Oj 2nd 161 U Gt rl- Ok tJ r-r ^ L- r-t 61 i Oj 27th rO Cw z VO ^ 45 ' I st >1 K> r-r 3- 4th Towns fs) r-r pr 1st 102 r-r zr 3rd Polk 672 >> 732 734 85 3 20 / 21st 1103 4th 1171 >♦ 28 t6th 1st 323 20th 2nd 1205 18th 3rd 675 2nd Milton 760 4th Floyd »r 346 n 700 Paulding 830 fl 807 ^ ft 329 18th 489 520 54 i 625 «( 698 << 843 «< <« 846 It tf 765 19th n 1188 1194 Z 1195 100 120 Z 186 Z 199 Z 223 tt : 158 (< : 1198 ; Apply to EDWARD C. WADE, Jasper, Ga. Talking Rock High School. THIS INSTITUTION SITUATED AT talking rock, Pickenm County, Georgia, offers superior advantages in Primary, Common School and Academ- ic departments. Practical instruction in Business Forms, etc., given at night sessions of school, free of charge. tuition from $t.oo to $2.00 per month. hoard from $7 to $8 per month. '“"'-school is strictly nun-sr e tar t an«==-». For particulars address C. C. HALEY, 1.8—Jm. PkINctFAL, The Young Harris INSTITUTE, Located in Towns county, Ga. Thta promising high school for hoys fe. and gitis, Under the auspices of theM. Chuit'ln (South, Will lie thoroughly organ¬ ised in all of its deportments for LITERARY, MUSICAL AND INDUS* TRIAL EDUCATION BY THE l^ivnt oT losm. Tuition for all grades, $1,00 per month. Tuition for music, $1,50 per month. Hoarding and industrial department for girls in the School Building will be under the supervision of the President fthti the Matroln ili this, board, tuition, books, and tWO Shits of plllih Clothing Will he fur¬ nished for $nd for the scholastic year. Hom'd call be had ill good families for ■$() per month. Building lots free to all who will ifflpKiVe thetn ahd patronise tb.e school. For further information, address ReV. M. H. Edwitrds. MtTyiere, ToWlis Co., Ga,, <4 Kev, A. (\ ThoUitiSi Cleveland, White county, tia. JOB WORK AT THE O' VVe are how prepared to print Ciraulansj Letter Knvelopsfj Blank Motes, Justice Court $ii)u)lion*CH, ““ETC., ETC., EtC. 5 —- All Work done promptly »ud neatljd Patronifog inriustri*Si