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j Pitlntka Fin,, lias had ono death from Yellow fever. Tho man ~ • iifioKm.v, come from Tampa six days previ ous to his death. WAY CKOS: JAMES M. FREEMAN, £ntered in the Post Offico «t Wuy- tmw u second cUm mail matter. The largest Town Circulation. The Largest County Circulation, Tho LargestGeneral Circulation, The IIcaduoiit visits more homes and is read by more people than any Other paper published in this section. Official topi of fart. Oiial topi of Clarita onad topi if cm.’ THB CROSS MARK. The red crow mark Von the margih of jrotir paper ilcnotCT \ that we i - roo to renew yonr subscription at once. Bob BurlSn bas enlarged the Dodge County Journal, and it is now one of the best weeklies in tho stats. Bob is a .good news* paper man, anyhow. The Jesup Sentinel, it is learned will occupy brick head quarters. At Us editor is t sttne, we may say the Sentinel is a "liard easo" all over. Farmers are paying considera ble attention to growing tobacco flinch Court!/’* tfiiiff. about the legal advertising of '•ertising of Clinch county in spito . . .. . nf Kritfnr Pnmllofmi’e 5nnnirinrr Mrerti- \ cause such would be absurd-tkere j “Frank,” Sam and the oilier j is no such danger. j bays, as well as Misses ATmiC hast week we said_ something ] e shall publish the legal id. j and Mamie, where we were kindly treated aud hospitably entertained. Hero we wero shown a two-wlicel vehicle of tho sulky variety, which had just been finished by Mr. Chase which, it seems to us, might be patterned from aud sold to an This paper wilt be mailed to scrib.ni, postage free, at the following pricea: One year - - - , f|.00 Fix months • ... so Three months • - , • 23 . Invariably in advancs, Ko deviation will bn in ads from the above pricea, Snow lms com moncod falling iu Utica, S. V. lirick.mssoiu are earning seven dollars per day in California. Mexico and Cuba have been swept by cyclones tho past week. Trains from 8avannah to At lanta ware heavily ladsned last week-. Tho Brunswick Dally Journal lmi already become a necessity in this office. i Brunswick will socn build Baptist church which will cost ♦20,000. Iter. L. IV. Ellis mid Miss Flor ence Grady wore married at Jcsup* l!a., Inst week. M|ss Mamie C. Dorman, of Sumpter county, has a quilt com posed of 22,900 pieces. At Midland last week, Jesse Willis while running a steam gin, had his arm torn off above the el bow. A bill providing for pub.lic schools in Waycross, Ga., has passed both houses of the legisla ture. Quitman is having a handsome upera house constructed*. Quit- man is our old homo ail la live town. Tho last* store that was in jured by 'the earthquake in Charleston, S. C., is being re paired. A lady at Indian Springs lias a hoik that is quite a curiosity. It. 1 as a coat of hair in place of feathers. The Insane uyslnro of Cleve land, Ohio, was burned lust week, and seven lunatics perished iu the flames. The mayor of Chicago lms refused to let Geoge Francis Train lecture. He is regarded as a lunatic. The safe of the Bcuna Vista & fliavillc railroad, in the depot at KHavUlc, was broken into last week and about |800 abstracted tborofram. Five fuctory operativso at Aq gusta have each drawn f 1.000 in a lottery on a ticket they he’d jointly, Tho Brunawiak Daily Breeze has been improved since the appearance of its morning rival * Competition- Toe proprietor Of tlra Minespo. lis, Ind. Tribune, has been burned in effigy because of an editorial abusing President Cleveland, The Adyanco says the morals of Chatalioochcc are nothing to speak nt. We expect some Advances to be made towards improvement. The Republican party is al ready counting its figures as to peiiits to bo gained in .tho South daring the coming year’s cam paign. Pick-pockets rolievod a drum mer of twenty-five dollars on tho exposition grounds la Atlanta last week. This is a warning to Georgia editors. In Florida. If successful, oranges and tobacco go well together for the first tiuie. South Georgia can learn a lesson wrom this. When a man gets his back np because a paper is not pub lished for bis special benefit, he ordes it discontinued, but he would not hesoitato to read his neighbor’s. Two wagon loads of palmetto trees and 500 pounds of gray moss were shippod.from Bruns wick to Atlanta to be used iu decorating the city on the occa sion of the President’s visit. The Dawson Journal is so full of advertisements that & supplo incut half sheet is required The Journal Is ono of the best pa pers in the land, and it is a pity its editor is humped-backed and cross-c^cd. Yes, it is. Up to lost Wednesday night, twenty-five or thirty cases of drun kenness wero “run in” at Atlanta It is thought stands on tho exosi- tioji grounds were responsible, The tnen who drank the whisk- ky wero responsible, A negro, Watson, in jail at A1 bany for arson, for the past fen- months, was tried last week anfl acquitted of ono charge. He is still in jail, however, and will he tried for burning the .academy at that place, . Chief Justice Gordon, of Penn sylvania, has decided that the keeper of a saloon is baund to protect his customers from insult and injury while on his premises, and is liablo to damages should he fail to do so. This opens up quito and interesting field for liti gation, and will doubtless make the pcnDsylrnnia'barkccper more careful to keep an orderly place. The tourist from the North to Florida stop at tho Harnett Clinch county, and the few words seems to have aroused the indig nation of the editor of the Val dosta Times, We claimed that as the Headlight was published in the Judicial and Senatorial dis trict in which Clinch county formed a part, that it would be bettor for tho peoplcjpf that county if the legal advertising should also be published by us, and we repeat what we have before said. Tho oditor of tho Times declares that the subject was not worthy of notice were it not for fear that si lence on his part might be taken for admission that the claims made were well founded, and therefore to bolster np his shak ing, sinking cause, he replies in a two column article. The Times man even tries to delude bis read ers by the assertion that the new proprietor of the Headlight had re-opened the question by an ap peal to the people, when he knew or should begin to learn that the editor is responsible, in every re spect for the;contents of this jour nal, hut whether such is the, case with the Times we cannot say. He says, too, that the Headlight has changed hands “four or five times,” and every new proprietor “seems to think he has been House in Savannah as they come this wav, and in return ing they invariably stop with brother Harnett. *Why ? Be cause he gives first-class fare and accommodations (or seo- ond-olass price. The Southern Immigrant and Cultivator, issued from Jacksons- viJle, Fla., by D. Redmond, a no ted newspaper and periodical pub lisher is before us. It is a sixteen page pamphlet, well gotten up and printed in the interest of Florida- Subscription $1.00 per year, We trust Brother Redmond may roach success in his new enterprise. At Columbus, Ga„ every fen- days complaints are made at po lice headquarters of dishonest wash-women. These women go around soliciting washing, giving a name and address and promising to return tho washing at th" end of tho week. Tho end of the weok arrives, but no washwoman, and no clothes. Investigation leads to the fact that tho names and ad dresses are fictitiuns, and the owners roport t heir grievances to the police. At CartcrsviUc, Ga., John Bay- tun, a lad of twelve or fifteen years of age, was assisting his fa. ther in grinding so'gam to make syrup one day last week, and was accidentally struck by tho lever that turns the. mill and eaught between it mul the cap over the rollers and crushed to death. On being leleased be walked off a piece aud said to Ms father, “get Something to wash the blood off, I’m not hurt," but lie became sick It Is said that Pullman Sleep. »V a .*»» ,a!a on 1,10 srass and ers will soon be plaoed on the Central Railway of Geirgia. Heretofore that road lias run ils own sleepers. The proceedings ofthe House of Jtervfoscntativos closed last Thurs day according to the Constitution, thus: “And the House adjourned to Piedmont to see the fire cheated out of a birth-right.” In this as in many other eases, the Times mail shows his utter disre gard for facts, and attempts to prove that because he has pub lished the legal advertising for twenty-one years he has a right to “homestead” ou it. The trnth is, tho publication of the Head light was commenced by Ward & Darsev, was sold to T. E. La nier and afterwards soldi to Wm. Parker, making only two changes and not “four or five,” but has at all times had ona policy, one party and the same editor. The people of Clinch county know this, and they know toi,, that the edi tor of the Times will mislead them if he can, but they know hi m. In our article which appears to have caused the tail of the Times to swell to such large proportions, while it sickens every one with its spitting and wMning we made no attack on it. We .never said the proprietor furnished the edito rials and opinions published, nor do we now, but wo made a plain statement to the people of Clinch in which we expressed the opin ions ofeitizens of that-county and lawyers of this circuit. That this opinion as to the publaiction of the legal advertising is growing ive shall furnish the proofs when called upon to do so. As to the assertion that the Times covers Clinch completely up—lias the largest circulation, etc., ws may safely 6ay it is something like the one made in regard to the “four or five” changes of the Head- Mght’s owners, when there have been only two. He imagines great things. The Tipics man says his paper is worth moicthan the Headlight, because it ts larger and the con tents so much superior. The people must decide that matter, still, while we grant its size, every person who is posted on the sub. jec t, will admit that a large bag is required to hold the editorial mo gul’s gas, brag, slush and pea- ouckish bluster, but as to the “in trinsic value” every one who has read both papers entertain serious doubts. His circulation being so great it is a wonder he docs not Use too or three double revolution printing presses with liglithin; mailers to furnish his mammoth gas-hag to his thousands of readers scattered over the world He rises like a giant and com pletely ignoring our existence, lets fly his javelins of rage at the “new proprietor,” boasting of our inferiority, his superiority and large circulation, and we expect snap to hear that he has a large brain were such an assertion not crushed before it found light. He charges, too, that we stated that tho Grand Jury of the Supe rior Court of that county at its last session had recommended in of Editor Pendleton’s inquiring thrusts, and shall not do so free cither. How we receive our remu neration for doing so is our busi ness, not his, and as wo are not “covered” by the shadow of tho Times, as is claimed fur Clinch county, it is doubtfuljf we shall be forced to explain, although the fact is no secret. We believe the Headlight’s circulation is as large in Clinch county as that of tho Times, and propose to measure strength with it all along the lins until ire are convinced that the people of the county arc satisfied as matters now stand. We are perfectly willing to leave the matter with the people of that county; we will abide by the decision that shall be made for or against ns, trusting to their own judgment in every respect. We know it would he be better for the legal ad vertising to be published in (bis paper, because It is nearer home, it is in the same Senatorial and Judicial district. In the last paragraph of the Times’ aitie’.e, it is claimed that tho editor never changed politics or party, never accepted a bribe, never stabbed an adversary in tho back nor traded its principles for gain. Now, vre would like to know if any one ever accused the editor of such crimes? We enter tain too high an estimate of him. of his past, of his present and the blight future to lay such charges at his door. But does a guilty conscience like a grim phantom rise in the face of our friend and force the confession with a view of rebuttal before other testimony is produced? Or does the editor insinuate that the Headlight is guilty? If he does we challenge the proof. Editor Pendleton says he jhas always “been for the people,"—so have we, brother, and for that rea son, with what jittlo industry, honesty and ability we can mus ter, the editor and proprietor of the Headltgiit will meet you in an open field and fight it out on that line, your assumed birth right and homestead notwith standing. see the fire v orks. died in a few moments, Jndgo Ellctt, wim made tho welcoming addreso to President Cleveland at Memphis, Tenn,. I fayor of the Headucut, when we on Saturday, died on the speak- j knew nothing whatever of the ac- er’s stand about five minutes j tiovi ofthat body and referreU to after the President had concluded {exactly the circumstance to which ins response. Judge Ellett was i he refers af two years ago. He is 5vercome by the heat,and fainted, I afraid people will be misled by works.” Fonrdollars per day to He never recovered consciousness,'us, but he does not expreso any advantage in this entire coun try. Knowing that wo were fond of sugar cane, and-having read of our narrow escape from being perforated with bird shot while attempting to secure some once, we were plentifully supplied with fine specimens. All of the children nearly, being present, we, the kind ma tron included, made a large family. We hope to'meet again. Saturday evening the church goers met in the Masonic ball aud engaged iu .a prayer-meet ing, and on Sunday morning at the same place an old fash ioned love-feast was carried through with profit and interest by Revs. Boland and Davis, Bupt. Lavtou and others, clos ing with an appropriate service by the pastor. Tkader’s Hill. After dinner Rev. J. M. Bo land and our humble self made our way to tho county site, Trader’s hill, whore the Sunday School was found in session, doing some fine singing, show ing the splendid training their Superintendent had given the teachers and scholars. The roll was called in our hearing and only two absentees report ed, showing a full school of bright little girls and boys, and a sprinkling of good size boys and handsome ladies. Each scholar responded to the call of his or her name with a scriptur al, giving tho verse and chap ter from which quoted. . Again in the evening, after Mr and Mrs. Elijah Bryant had given-ua a bountiful supper at their beautifully situated home, on the banks of tho river, we attended a piayer-meeting where the spirit of the Living God was , shown in _the songs WAYGR05S and SOUTHERN GEORGIA* Two Day* In Charlton. The people of Charlton coun ty have a claim on the„ Head light, and once iu a while they take into their clever heads that nothing save the presonce of tho “good-looking editor of this widely-circulated and influen tial journal” will satisfy them. This was the ease last week, aud Rev. J. M. Boland, one of the most promising divines on the South Georgia work, wrote to us, commaudiug our services at once, if not sooner—and, as a matter of course, ive went as soon last Saturday morning as we could to Folkston. When it was known that we.had arrived before our paper, (which had been mailed two days before) some surprise was expressed, but it was agreed that the com munity would be satisfied with our presence. \Ye found the inhabitants busy; tbe town alive and the mills and gins of Mr. J. W. Leigh and Mr. Bedell in full operation. So you see, when we said, in a former article that Folkston was putting up a new gin and mill we made a mistake in omitting the fact that Mr. Be dell had one already-in opera tion. Folkston is a small place, it is true, but it has a number of big.hearted people that would do honor to a larger place. One thing that those people need and should have is a new Meth odist church, because the Ma sonic ball non* in use as a church, is too small to accom modate that thrifty, growing, God-loving people, and we hope the time is not distant 'when <ve shall announce the comple tion of such a buildiug as is iu demand. In the evening, when our business with the programme had been finished, through the kindness of that, clever gentle man who keeps the best coun try hotel in Georgia, J. W. Rod- denberry, we were carried out to the home of Mr. Cliaso, our pud. died in a short while. | fra is of misleading himself be- old friend, and theft, ther of our that floated on the air and the anxious attention of each partic ipant. Four persons took upon themselves the obligations of the ehuroli, one joining then. Taking it all in all, our visit was extremely enjoyable, and we hope profitable in the “way which leads to life.” Side Notes. We received several invita tions to send the Headlight. Mr. Elijah Bryant is np again after eight days’ tussel with fever, Traders’ hill is a pretty place, aud we met only clover people there. We go again. The people in that country engage in the timber business, rafting on the river to St Marys and other places. We found a young man at Trader’s hill who sings: “When the spring time comes, gentle Annie.” We don’t blame him. Bro. D. C. Layton paid us one dollar, and she will receive this paper for twelve months from date. He takes the paper too, but after awhile one copy wiil do for both. Yum, yum l Down at the ferry on the river, when von want to pa„s over into Florida you find horn on a post. If you toot that hom the ferryman or his son or daughter, or some mem ber of the family will come and pass you over the stream. When we go to cross there we shall blow for tbe ladies to come with tbe flat, because ttey are kind hearted and if we tell them we are a poor, dead-hroke editor, will pitty us, and let us dead head passage, but should the ferryman come onr chances for a ducking”ivould be fine. We shall go to the Sunday School convention at Folkston on tbe 19th and 20th of No vem ber, and so will big-bud, -M. C. Austin. If the people' down there feel tbe earth treinble or the window-glasses clatter it may be supposed that “M. C,” has crawled on. cur little bed at Capt. Leigh’s and we have tumbled him off on the floor.- That is our bed, buddie. We are now arranging one of the most complete adver tising mediums eever offered to the public, in which, not only your business may be advertised to the world but the beauties of your home may be shown to yonr friends and relatives in istant lands. WE PROPOSE to issue the HEADLIGHT in a twelve page paper, if that much space is required, some time in the next three months, and will, for those whodctiie it, have their houses of business and residences photogaphedjand en graved so that an exact picture may be produced in these col umns IN OTHER WORDS, The photographs taken here by an artist will be sent to the en«* graving establishment and a cat will be made on which we can print pictures of yourseif, your home or your business house. Now, ns soon as we receive the estimates for such a venture, we shall canvass Southern Georgia, and those who desire their premises or business houses photographed will have an opportunity of doing so. Besides the Cut, Space will be sold, in which tha. editor or advertiser may writ? ' a description of the home or farm advertised, all of which wir will be printed or illustrated on tinted paper of a durable nature’ IT IS BUT • N ATUBAli That we should give Waycross the first pick for space and position, but we desire it known that other cities will be canvassed for favors. Tbe work will be gotten up in artistic style and attractive beauty, while inoile (him three .thousand copies ivill-be printed... . . . IT IAS A When we canvassing for our trade paper last Septem ber, some doubts were entertained as to our ability for handling an eight page paper, hut as some of our merchants came to our assis tance, we weathered the storm without any trouble and gave to this community the best gotten up edition ol that character ever pub lished in Southern Georgia. The public have said so; the press has said so; and now, we intend, in risking our reputation, to outstrip anything ever before attempted. Beyond a Doubt. ^WAYCROSS and WARE County will help vis as wo shall deserve^ we intend to have cuts of our Courthouse, the cemetery, and all the beautiful scen ery of the town handsomely displayed * - . in tnese columns. ‘ t As an advertising medium there can he no better published than one filled with beautiful homes ard residences.