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Gurr, of neat Perry, also has a goose of the same breed that has been laying since last Fall. The first geese of this variety known here were owned by Mrs. J. H. Hodges, who bought the eggs from an Ohio breeder about sis years ago, paying 50 cents apiece for them. —Evidently the members of Stonewall Alliance are thorough alliance men in word and deed. They attend the meetings appoint ed, and act in accord with the principles of the order. We of course are not informed as to the inside workings of this sub- alliance^ but we know enough of the every day work of the mem bers to feel inclined to ate Stone wall as worthy of emulation by other sub-alliances in the county. —There will he no preaching in Perry next Sunday, though there will be a Missionary service'in the Methodist church at 11 a. m., to which all are invited.; On Sunday Rev. 5. R Moorehonse will be at Sandy Bun, and Bev- J. C. Brew- ton at Houston Factory. —East year a number of our fanners demonstrated the feet that —Every farmer with whom we have talked favors the holding of s Houston county fair next fall. A determined effort will secure a suc cessful fair. Let the start be made now. Who’ll speak out? —Better than anything else, a : county fair will- demonstrate to W E HATS sow in store one largest and most complete of FINE CLOTHING, sAts - to ise found in any southern store. 7CU CAS S3? JUS? WEA7 70u “A1TT A? SEE 2SBE? 23I3B. P : Jlr. WALTER F. HOUSES, who has been with us for the past year, will be ijiad to wait on his friends at oar place. NilL & CLOTHIERS, HATTERS ANE* FUR NISHERS, 557 CHERRY ST., MACON, GA HIGH-GRADE fEBTUHEBS. sale a lot of Guano, and These no su- last great it Bay early, these supe- Ga. Buisft’s sale at the Potatoes for —Smoke the J. F. L. A., the best 5 cent cigar in the world, at S. It. Speight’s. —The Southern Farm and the Home Joubxal will be furnished together one year- for §2.30. The Farm is the agricultural paper es tablished at Atlanta by Henry Grady. The price for it alone is §1 YOU In Purchasing PIANO OE AN ORGAN. For particulars,apply to the editor of THE HOME JOURNAL. <4 WACHTEL’S !*> THIS WEEK- SMOKING JACKETS, STLK MTJFFLEBS, GLORIA and STLK UMBBEL- LAS, GOLD AND SILVER HEADS. The finest line ever shown in this market Oar line of GENTS’ FINE NECKWEAB ; every- is in Perry visiting Jus Mrs. E. L. Deneard. —Miss Olivia BruDson is visit ing the family of her uncle, Mr. J. B. Biley, at Macon. Mr. D. B. Wimberly, cf near 1 Henderson, will soon move to Ma con to live, we are informed. —Perry is developing her pro gressive enterprise that has been dormant for several years past —Mr. H. P. Everett, of Port Talley, was in Perry a portion of last week and this, on business. —Mrs. O. M. Houser, of Port Talley, is in Perry visiting her brother-in-law,.Judge J.H. Houser. —Perry can be positively bene fited by tbe organization of a real estate and improvement compa- ny- —-Preparations are being made for thoroughly repairing the Meth odist parsonage—house and prem ises. —We have not heard that to morrow will be . distinctively ob served in Perry as St. Valentine’s Day. —On the premises of Mrs. M. W. Havis in Perry, there is a fig bosh that contains a fair crop of half-grown figs. —While the winter festivities are about over, the picnic prom- to soon be on hand, with its attendant pleasures. Frost has been exceedingly scarce hereabouts this winter, and natural ice has formed here only twice during the season. —Last Friday, Saturday, Monday and Tuesday constituted another hog-killing season,and many pork ers were slaughtered in Houston. Mr. L. M. Paul is having the paint brush used freely on and in his store-honse on Carroll street, much to the improvement thereof. —A rare treat is in store for those who go out to hear Mrs. Walker, the Missionary to China, at the Baptist church to-morrow night. — -Jndging from - indications it will not be long ’ere more than one of Perry’s voting ladies’ will become permanent residents of Fort -Valley. —It is not unlikely that Hous ton county will place a candicate for congress in the field, should Judge Crisp becomes a candidate for governor. -Some of our citizens say it is a sure indication of spring that the school boys have been playing base ball in Perry every afternoon dur ing the last w eek. •More than half the farmers dow having fertilizers hauled from Perry send a load of prodace to town every time the wagon comes after a load of guano. —Nearly all of the disabled Confederates in Houston have se cured blanks from Ordinary Houser and made application for the pensions allowed by the state. —Improvement is the order of the day in Perry now, and the be lief is generally entertained by our people that this order will not be out of order for a long time to come. —It gives us pleasure to note tbe fact that the citizens of Fort Tal ley are brimful of progressive en terprise, and that they are boom ing their town to the full extent of their ability. —It has been given out from the Perry postoffice that all mail placed in the office by 5 o’clock a. m. will go off on the 5:40 train that leaves Perry daily. Anything put in the office by 2:45 p. m. will go off on the 3:05 p. m. train. —Some of the front yards of the citizens of Perry will very’soon abound with sweet-scented and brilliantly colored flowers. In this particular no town in Georgia can surpass Perry. 515 CHERRY STREET, MACON, GA neatly isxisotjtisb AT THIS OFFICE.— —This is the best time of the year to subscribe for the Home Jouhxal. that inhuman deed- The Miller farm is situated the extreme southempart of Hous ton county, near the lines of Dooly and Pulaski. On the night of the 26th of Oc tober 1889, Capi. Miller and his wife were sitting quietly by their fireside reading, when the murder ers entered, attacked Mrs. Miller, and then Capt. Miller. The old gentlemen was struck several heavy blows os tbe bead with an ax, and evidently death quickly followed, though his form remained in the chair, in a sitting position. Mrs. Miller also received several blows with an ax, or a heavy stick, and was left for dead. She recovered, however, and was lying upon the floor when the cook came in early next morning, in answer to her call. The people on the farm were aroused, and the neighbors sent for, and at once a determined hunt for the murderers began. In this effort to capture the crim inals, it was ascertained that a conspiracy had been formed to rob not only tbe murdered man, bat al so Messrs. Hooks, Coffee and Par ham, farmers of that neighbor hood supposed to keep large quan tities of money injtheir houses. Al together thirteen negroes charged with complicity in the conspiracy and murder were arrested and placed in jaiL The committment trial resulted in eight being com mitted for trial in the Superior Court The result of that trial is familiar to all—tiro convicted and sentenced to death, five acquitted and released, and one, Isham McGehee, still in Jail awaiting le gal disposition of the indictment against him. An effort was made to’secure pictures of the condemned men, with which to illustrate this arti cle, but they absolutely refused. Johnson said: “I don’t want my picture, and my kinfolks all got a- pictnre of me. No white man ain’t got no business with my picture. I don’t want my picture to go in no newspaper, and it won’t it be taken.” Jim Butts also refused, but not so vigorously, and with much less talk. During the inter view, Johnson paced his cell like a caged beast, while Butts sat on his bunk, nervously toying with his hands and whiskers. Johnson is evidently a full ne gro, though not positively black; about 5 feet 6 inches high, heavy set, and weighing aboat 160 pounds. He has changed very lit tle, if any, in appearance since his only 19 years old, though he is probe bly about 22. He refused to state where he was bora and raised, but we are informed that he is a native of Oglethorpe county. He claims to be a stonecutter by trade, and that he has cut stone on Stone Mountain at §4.00 a day. He says he is a good eook,brags of his effi ciency in that line. He also says he never worked a day on a farm in his life, and was not in any em ployment when arrested. He says nothing concerning his guilt or in- ncceuse. Jim Butts is a mulatto, about 5 feet 10 inches high, and weighs about' 175 pounds. He says he is 26 years old, was born and' raised in Baldwin county, and has been an engineer:when arrested he was employed to run an engine at a saw mill, and claims that he wonld have secured charge of a locomo tive on the railroad. He protests that he is innocent of murder, and that he must suffer as did “Old dog Tray,” for being in bad com pany. The gallows on which these ne groes are. to be hung to-day is in the jail yard, and surrounded by a close plank wall twenty feet high. It is a plain, substantial structure; The platform is just high enough to conveniently serve its purpose, about eight feet square, reached from theground by a flghtof steps, and in the renter the trap door is fixed. Just above the trap is the beam to which the ropes are at tached. The trap door is sup ported by a movable bar; to which is attached an upright lever which New mail boxes were put re po sition re the Ferry postoffice last week—192 call boxes and 3S lock boxes. The position of tbe boxes is directly facing the front door, instead of to the right side; as the old ones were. The delivery win dow is directly in the middle of partition holding the boxes, and directly beneath it is an opening for the deposit of mail. The old receiving box opening underneath the right-hand window remains, while that ia the front door has been removed. Mrs. Seed informs us that since the new boxes were put np, tbe number of renters has increased about 17, five lock boxes and twelve call boxes. She also says other lock boxes will be se cured and put in position if the demand for them renders such ac tion necessary. The new boxes are of modem pattern, neat and comely, and the added convenience is fully equaled by the increased attractiveness of the office. the onghly A At the Perry Baptist church to morrow (Friday) night, Mrs. W. S. Walter, a missionary who has just returned from China, will re late her experiences in that coun try, and explain the status of reli gion there. This will be very in teresting and instructive, and all are cordially invited to attend the service, and hear this gifted Chris tian woman. The missionary societies of the Methodist church are especially in vited to attend. The usual time of night ser vice. -The situation was extremely awkward and ludicrous when, sev eral weeks ago, a Fort Talley young man dropped one of his gar ters in the parlor while visiting a young lady in Ferry. The embar rassment would have become un endurable but for the presence of anotner couple. We insist, that Editor Kersh investigate this mat ter, and warn that young man to become more efficient in fastening his garters. —Mrs. T. J. Anderson, of Ferry has a Toulonse goose that has been laying regularly since last ““ J , ““U T”(November, and the result is be- impnsonment. He claims to be 7 J , r . , n tween 4o andoO eggs. Mrs. 1. D. —The Perry Bifles have enlist ed in the service of Georgia for. one year, in accordance with the last legislature. Tbe company consists of thirty-five active mem bers, and several other young men have intimated their retention of becoming soldier boys. Their fa tigue uniform, adopted by the state, has been ordered, and is expected to arrive within a few days. New white helmets for the dress uni form will also be here at the same time. x»y snowing tee uoys mac our con fidence and esteem is given in the highest degree to those who work, we will show that laziness is dis creditable; and then we will see fewer youngsters idling on the streets, or going about the country frolicing, when they should be doing something serviceable - When this example of energy is set by the white men, and follow ed by the white, boys, maybe the negroes will learn the lesson, and fewer vagrants will frequent the towns and plantation quarters. This question of work is direct ly connected with another that is of equal importance. Whenever a people work as they should, it is a.noticeable fact that there is less crime than where idleness prevails to a greater extent. After teach ing onr boys by example that they should work at all reasonable times, we should also teach them them that rascality in every form will be promptly discovered and punished. To do this we must not only condemn thieving in words, but show by our actions that he who steals will be punish ed to the full extent of the law. Every man should exert himself to bring to justice every one-who com mits a theft or other violation of law. Thus we will not only set a good example to the boys who will hereafter manage the affairs of the country, but we will also teach the bad element of our communi ty that they will be detected and punished whenever they steal, or commit any other rascality. We will thus teach a double lesson. Our boys will be energet ic and honest, because onr exam ple says it is best, and the rascals and thieves will be afraid to plun der and otherwise violate the law, on account of our alertness in fer reting out criminals and having them punished. The men of the country must teach the boys by example that success and h appiness can be gain ed only by energy, honesty and economyconstantly used together. Respectfully, W. Bbexsox. —The Perry correspondent of the Macon Telegraph says there is a movement on foot to induce the Central Railroad Company to extend the Perry and Fort Talley branch road to Hawkinsville. We hope the movement may material ize, but as almost a legion of rail roads have been built on paper here, we are not inclined to blow to any considerable axtent until some solid facts are presented. —We heartily endorse every word Mr. Branson says in his ar ticle concerning the importance of energy, honesty and economy. Certainly it is the duty of the men to teach the boys by precept and example, and we commend the public and frequent use of such advice as is given in this article. —Mr. J. M. Nelson’s store house on Carroll street recently occupied by Mrs. Hook as a milli nery store, has been moved about two feet towards Mr. Tounsley’s stable. This was done to give buggy access to the rear of the store, where Mr. Nelson mil build unstable for his horses. —Last Friday Mr. G. W. McDow ell, of Boss Hill, killed four hogs that weighed 1,076 pounds net The , largest one weighed 440 pounds net From .this hog 144 pounds of lard and 180 pounds of sausage mere made, leaving the sides to be cured into bacon. work to the interest of each other, we could have a flourishing school at this plaee. There is a lack of unity. With the farmers behind, as they are in the race to-day, there is nothing to prevent them from being the most independent peo ple on the earth, wonld they pull together as *do other professions. I believe the time is close at hand when the financial condition, of the farmers will be much better than it is now. More economy »has been used in farming during the last two years than has been used since the war, and that is just what the farmers will have to use instead of £b mnch guano. Economy, less acreage, more home made manures and better cultiva tion, will pat the farmers on the road to prosperity. The patrons of Bonaire High School met at the school-house last Saturday, and re-bottomed the school-house chairs. Messrs. R. G. Watson and J. N. Barker, two of our main workers, were on the sick list that day. Mr. B. failed to tike a pill of bine mass Friday night, and had a chill and had to go home,.and Mr. W. said he was very hungry that morning, and ate half a pound of sausages. He said he felt very heavy and sick at the stomach. He was .or but little use all day, and I don’t suppose any reader will be astonished at his feelings. Day labor is scarce in onr sec tion, and I hope the candidates will not start out until the grass is thoroughly killed. Blessed is the candidate who sends out his name and stays at home and looks after his own business, for he shall be supported. Feb. 10,1S90. Toy Items. FOUND BY BEPOETEB. Miss Mollie Permenter return ed home last Monday from a short visit to Macon. Mr. F. W. Stubbs, of Bibb county, was in Toy on last Mon- day. - Miss Ida Scarborough returned home last Sunday from a long vis it to relatives andfriends in Worth Miss Minnie Scarborough enter ed the York High School last Monday. Mr. L. E. Minchew was in Toy Sunday, as usual. Miss Willa Johnson, oneef Cor- dele’s most charming young la dies, returned home last Monday, after a most pleasant visit to rela tives here. We hope to have her with ns again soon, for she is one that everybody loves. Mr. C. A Stubbs found a water melon on his place on the first day of February that was perfectly sound. Mr. W. L. Lewis and his lovely bride were in Toy Sunday. Ask Mr. B. F. Hammock how •far it is from Echeconnee station to Mr. G. M- Scarborough’s? Miss Johnnie Benfroe spent last Sunday night at York. Bev. T. J. Reynolds filled his regular appointment on last Satur- urday and Sunday at Shiloh Church, in Bibb county. Feb. 10th, 1890 —In another column of the Hoxs JpuBSXL appears an adver tisement showing that the grocery business of Davis & Balkcom, Macon, Ga., has been sold to Messrs. M. C. Balkcom and Ben. T. Bay. They ask a continuation of the patronage accorded the former firm, and as much more as may come to them. We feel safe in saying that no one will regret baying from Messrs. Balkcom Sc Bay. —To-day (Wednesday,) the weather has again moderated, and Sfc Valentine's will doubtless be a —Grady Institute is the name given the Fort Talley, pnblie school, which is now in successful operation with over .150 pupils in attendance. pounds of well cured meat for sale, for money cr To good parties I-will givelj lbs. of meat for 1 lb. >n delivered Oct. 1st, 1890. Large lot of Dixie, Haiman and Ferguson Plow Stocks, and all castings and other parts to same. Bark Collars, Hames, Swingletrees, Traces, heavy and light Back-bands, and a full lot of plows of every description. A choice stock of* Dry Goods, 2Sfotions, Shoes, Hats, Clothing and Groceries, cheap for cash, or on time. XICE LOT OF GEORGIA CAINE SYRUP. Landreth’s Fresh Garden Seeds. 1 humMI old seeds at the end of each year, and so have nothing but fresh seeds. CALL AND GET PRICES. Z_I. IFU Jan. 23,1S90. FEKF.T, GEOBGIA. <*1H0LTZCLAW.5 GILBERT, PERRY, GEORGIA. -DEALERS IX— DRUGS, MEDICINES, 3Pa.in.ts,-Oils, <3-la,ss a.z2.d_ 3?*u.ttsr STATIONERY AND PERFUMERY Lia,m pa, Lamp G-ooods, IBtcS PBESGBiPTIONS CAREFULLY COMPOUND. ifsesh: gaeb-lv seeds. A full stock of Bcisfs Fresh Garden Seeds for sale at the Drug ,S5"Special attention given Si PACKAGE OBDLE8, and FEICeS G JAHAN gBBBgf Give ns a trial. s 5 HOLTZGLAW & GILBERT., GEORG-E IEMA-TTXj, PEBBY, GEORGIA, FUBETITURE, FOR CASH OR ON INSTALLMENT. Parlor Suits, Chamber Suits, Bedsteads, Chairs, Tables’ Safes, Mattresses, Bureans, etc. of all descriptions. Complete ^FLANDERS & COMPANY,tx> (Successors to FLANDERS BROTHERS,) - Poplar Street, Macon, Georgia. We oner onr services to our planting friends and COTTON dealers as Factors and Commission Merchants. pledging personal care and promptness in all business entrusted to onr care. Onr CHARGES for handling COTTON vrOl be 50 Gts. Per Bale, where there are no acceptances or advances. This includes storage and commis- - sion fisst month. Bagging and Ties furnished at lowest prices. Liberal Advances Made on Cotton in Store. 1 BespectfnHv, FLANDERS'& CO. DAVIS And GENERAL GROCERS, 461, 463, 405 Jlulberry Street, With renewed facilities for handling COTTON the planters of Houston and contiguous counties: 1ST AivanKs Haas an COTTOH la ST032 at 3 Per Gent. TheUnderwriters have fired the rate of ’ INSURANCE ON COTTON IN OUR WAREHOUSE LESS than any other honse in the City. We give onr personal attention to allbusinsas, and treat all patrons with '* ' . -,r- DATIS & ] 1 AM ness and courtesy. All Aug. 15—63X3. JOHNSON & ESTES, MACO-V, GEORGIA. 554 to 560 Poplar Street, Campbell & Jones’ Old Stand. A5D DEAEEES IS EITHER FOR CASH OR ON T1 A FULL LINE OF BEST GRADES OF AMMOl ••* ~r:. ACID PHOSPHATE and COTTON SEED MEAL, E Mr. W. S. FLLDEB, of Perry, will be with us, * .. . - - , remember him. 1- - -.•: .'Xfr - MACON, GA. •: U and would % tb is in Satisfaction O' us GIVE 1RMI