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ggg~?f|gp|^v^— '" v ' ^ ' - Bps The MqMs Iq urnae PRICE, TWO DOLLARS A YEAR. Published Every Thursday Horning. - Jno.H. HODGES, Editor and Publisher Peeby, Thursday, May 15. TIic Nomination Day. Bonaire Bmutle. SUMMED UP BY BILL HOI Near Tharp’s Mill. — Mossy Hill Musings. Donnartl Dots. Another Meeting: Called. BEPOBTED BY PLOW BOY. DICTATED BY DOC. BEPOBTED BY THE JUDGE. Plenty of news this week, but in a bad shape to get at. Cotton is looking a little bad from the cool nights of last week. Corn looks well, and oats have since the Farm work is progressing rap- I hand yon another short letter. News is very scarce just now. As the days grow longer the sun grows hotter. fe- i -'-'V • igfc - I mi£> im, . |f§|| It was not expected that the ac tion of the Houston democratic ex ecutive committee would please everybody, and sure enough, dis- fifiisf action has been, expressed. Previous to the meeting of the committee, this writer was ap proached by several members of the committee and asked for his opinion concerning the date to be fixed for the nomination. We re plied that aDy date would be sat isfactory, and that we did not care to say a word that, might influence the decision of the committee. Sev eral candidates have told us that they were likewise approached, and that they answered substantially as.we did. We were assured be fore the committee assembled that an early date for the nomination . would be fixed. This was told us before the alliance meeting had ad journed. We do hot believe‘the action of the executive committee '' in naming ah early date for the • nomination was intended to serve especially the alliance candidates '.for the legislature. We are sured, and we believe it, that the purpose was simnly to get rid of politics as quickly as possible—to avoid a long and vexatious cam Mm - SH As an editor, we would prefer a longer campaign, believing there would be more announcements for office, and tho amount paid the Home Joubnal therefor would be greater than the short campaign will afford. As a citizen and a candidate, we are content, believing the execu tive committee ( did what they thought best for the people as a whole. We have heard. some say they fear the short time allowed for the campaign will be likely to induce independentism, and that trouble - to the democracy may result- We do not concur iu this opinion, and did we so believe, no uneasiness would be felt. In the past the democracy has met and defeated independentism more than once, and we will do it again if we are forced to such a contest. We have tried to secure the sen timent of the people generally on this subject. A few in several sec tions of the county are dissatisfied with the short time given, but they are in the minority. We are sat isfied a large majority of the peo ple are content for tiie nomination to take place on the 7th of June, next. Be that as it may, the democra cy will .make the nomination, and the democracy will see to it that the nominees are elected. This all true democrats are now ready to guarantee. The nominees will be good men and true. The people of the Ninth district have a perfect right to make the protest they do, and as that dis trict is the most populous in the county, full weight should be given to the opinion they express. These people held a meeting at- Fort Talley last Thursday, and the En terprise of- last Friday published a ireport of that meeting, as follows: ^atlTliere has been general dissat isfaction on account of the execu tive committee fixing such an early day for the democratic nomination. Some claim that almost the entire committee is composed of alliance- men, and that they met in secret session and put out candidates and then hurried up the nomination in order to elect their men. Wheth er or not this is so, it is a fact, that there is considerable dissatisfac tion at the action of the executive committee in fixing the date so soon. A mass meeting was held here yesterday afternoon at Gray’s Hall. Mr. Frank Sykes was call ed to the chair, and Hr.- J. F. Troutman, Jr., was requested to act as secretary. Then Mr. J. B. James was elected permanent chairman. The following resolution was of fered by Hon. H. A. Mathews: Resolved, That we deem it es sential in the interest of party har- ty that more time should he grant ed before the regular democratic nominations, that is granted in the order of the executive committee, fixing the date of said nomination June.7,1S90; that we request the president of the executive commit tee to call the committee together, and fix the time, not earlier than August 1st, and that the members of the executive committee from the 9th disirict be requested to convey these resolutions to the president come out wonderfully rain. Nomination is . all the talk. There seems to be a good deal of dissat isfaction about so early a day being named, and some fear that harm will result to file democratic party of Houston, I see no reason for a nomination at that season of the year, as it is the very busiest time with the farmers. They say we can afford to lose one day. Well, those who do nothing at home can afford to go at any time and lose nothing. But the majority of the formers in Houston attend to their own business, and many of them do their own work, and would have to make a sacrifice or lcse their vote. I see ro good reason for it. Most of the farmers are dependent on the farms for all they get, and one day at the proper time wiH probably save a week. I think the committee should have taken the seasonjinto consideration, and fixed the time later. If any of the candidates haven’t got nerve suf ficient to stand it for a month two, they should get about a dozen bottles of Parker’s Nerve Tonic to keep them alive until the time has come. Rev. R. E. Story filled his regu lar appointment at Pleasant Hill church last Sunday, quite a large congregation attending. The preaching was able and consoling to those who understood it in the true meaning of the Scriptures. Con Barker says he don’t know what to do with his Irish potatoes. He says his wife went to the patch the other day and scratched five vines and got enough fur dinner and supper and gave the negroes a mess, and \ think he said he gave some to the hogs, and he says they had to cut some of them to get them in a No. 7 stove pot. Mr. B. is a truthful man, and we have no right to disbelieve him. Bonaire High School is in a flourishing condition. Professor McDonald is a first-class singer as well as teacher, and has learned his pupils several songs of his own production. Madam Rumor is still silent .about marriages in this section, The old bachelor and the widower dart around now and then, but we can’t find out what they are about. Well, there is just this about it. If we don’t get to go to a wedding, we will have a fish-fry or a picnic we can’t wait always for something good to eat. It seems to be the opinion of the old farmers that this will be a good crop year. I hope they will not be deceived, for if we can make a big crop and get enough for it, we can pay out of debt this year. The public roads in this section are in a passable condition, provi ded yon don’t meet anybody. The bridges are all right; those you can’t go over are washed out so that you can go under them. May 13th, 1890. A tabiit bill is now before the house of representatives. It a typical republican measure, offering increased protection to those who needit not, and taking from those who need the foster ing care of government. It is con structed to yield greater revenue to the monopolist manufacturers, and to decrease the ratio of profit to the farmer. It may become a law, but it will not stand the strain of public disapproval that will cause the next congress to be democratic. idly, though some complain of being backward. Peach trees are “still dead,” and it seems that they -will have to be buried. * Oats are some better than at first thought for, though nothing like a good crop will be made. Mr. Hunt’s mulberry orchard is a “Paradise” for the little Birds. Early in the morning we can hear twelve or fifteen different plantation bells, irons, horns, steam whistles, eta Tax Receiver Anderson will be at Hunt’s shop 19th inst., for the purpose of receiving taxes. This is his last round. Rev. Geo. Thames filled his reg ular appointment at the school house last Sunday. He preached an excellent sermon to a nice con gregation. Vegetables are becoming plen tiful at last; beans are the favorite dish now. We noticed in Mrs. B. Hunt’s garden yesterday a rad ish with a top about four feet across and a root about six inces in circumference. She also had squashes ready for the stove. Mr. and Mrs. Taney Jordan, of Powersville, spent last Sunday with their mother, Mrs. Stripling. Jim has to stop every Sunday morning at the “flower yard” and get a bouquet. The worst of it is, it takes him all day to'get one. Among the visitors at church last Sunday we noticed Mr. E. E, Holland, of Kathleen. Mrs. Essy Hartley, of Crawford connty, is spending some time with her sister, Mrs. M. R Stripling. Miss Stella Bryan, of near Den nard, spent last week with friends through here. Mr Charlie Smith, formerly of Dooly, is overseeing for Mrs. J. C, Morris. Mr. Lon Bryant and Miss Mollie Thompson, of near Providence, were in the community last Sun day. They say Walter Bishop is going to marry next fall. Walt., we knew you were twenty-one, but I see you have not turned out your mustache. Let us report for you. The. Literary Club met at Mrs, Carney’s last Saturday night, will meet at Mr. H. C. Parham’s next time. Little Eulah Hunt, who has been so very sick for the last three weeks, is convalescing slowly. Her troubles were bronchitis and ca tarrh fever. Mr. and Mrs. Hunt request me to say that they are very thankful to the people of this vicinity for so kindly helping to nurse their child during her illness. Jeff Hunt has gone to work right now; he plows a gray Texas pony. I think he rambles every fence corner for partridge nests, and his fahber comes up and asks what he is doing; he says he is letting his “mustache” (the name of the pony) rest. May 13,1890. Hon. C. F. Cbisp, our immedi ate; representave in congress made a tariff'reflSrm speech in the House of representatives last Fri day that was solid in argument and masterly in oratory.! It add ed force to the fact that he is rap idly gaining ground as one of the foremost men in in the democrat ic party, a gennine and fearless friend of the people. Hon. James H Blount, of Georgia, has been appointed a a member of the committee on Rules of the House of Represent atives, to fill the vacancy caused by death of of Hon. S. J. Randall. Mr. Blount is fully worthy of the honor conferred. The meeting of the republican national executive committee call ed for last Saturday was not held. The postponement is indefinite. T'ue country would not be dam aged if the meeting is never held. It is quite likely that the Ken tucky legislature will elect ex- Speaker Carlisle to fill the vacan- cancy in the United States Sen- . , , , • , i ate caused by the death * of Sen- It has again been publicly as-1^. James w Beek> serted that Col. Livingston an ay, I ,E may not, be a candidate for gov- Georgia’s credit is above par, Pi-nor of Georgia. 1 at a very low rate of interest. Wellston Dots. This section was again visited by a hail storm Sunday afternoon. Have not learned as yet how much damage was done. This makes two such storms we have had with in one week. . Crops are looking well and the farmers are again happy. J. M. Frederick has the boss watermelon vines. We are informed by Agent Alexander that there are over 700 acres of melons planted around Wellston and vicinity this season. This is a section adapted to fruit and melon growing, and the good people of this place are aware of that fact, for they 'are increasing their orchards and planting more melons every year. Wellston cer- tainlp has a bright future and ere long it-will be a thriving little vil lage. A party of young folks consist ing of Messrs. Paul Frederick, Will Alexander and Walker^ Wat- son, Misses Minnie and Alma Vin son and Beulah White attended the closing exercises of Miss Julia Storey’s -school Friday evening. They report having a very pleas ant time. The exercises were splendid and speak well for Miss Julia, who'is one of oar accom plished young lcdies. Prof. E. E. Miller’s exhibition and examination is only two weeks off, when we will again have a treat Mrs. R. L.' Marshall, of York, is reporten still quite ill. We hope for an early recovery of this kind lady. Miss Ellen McCarthey is spend ing a few days in Wellston, the guest of the Misses Storey. Very pretty weather, We have had a good nice rain, which - has proven beneficial to the corn and cotton crops. Our good farmers around the “old hill” are moving » along with their crops very slowly, caused by the scarcity of hands. It seems that the white men can’t get orJiire any negioes this, year, while on the other hand the negroes are full to running over. The negro is for the negro, and of course the wjute man has to do the best he can. Mr. C. B. Till paid a flying visit to Montezuma last week. Mr. R. M. Davis spent last Monday up near the Cross Roads. Mrs. Alice Eubanks is visiting her brother. Mr. J. J. Sandlin, near Montezuma. Mr. Ed. Ragiu, of your town, was in our vicinity last week op business. Mr. Jim Smith spent Tuesday last with C. B. Till"and family. Messrs. C. A. Thurmond and J, E. Bernhard attended preaching at Henderson last Sunday. Mrs. C. B. Till and Mrs. Jim Smith visited Oglethorpe last Sat urday and Sunday, and returned home Monday. Messrs. B. C. Kendrick and Green Fitzgerald, and Judges A. P. Jones and C. Pearce visited the Central City last week. Judge Jones returned at 12 o’clock on the same day and stopped over at Beech Haven to attend a picnic given by Unadilla„Pinehurst and Snow Springs. It was a most de- lightfnl affair, and will be long re membered by those who attended- Miss Anna McGehee and a Miss Johnson, of Montezuma, are at home with Miss Anna Kate Cole man, from Wesleyan Female Col lege. I notice in your paper that the first Irish potatoes yon have seen or heard of came out of the editor’s garden. Why, we have been eat ing Irish potatoes as large as hen eggs for three weeks or more. Al though oar garden was sent up the golden flume once by the cold, it has been replanted, and is now growing rapidly. We will get a nice mess of snap beans this week. The bridge across Thurmond’s mill pond has been recently fixed, and is now no longer in a danger ous condition. Candidates are ripening. The roads are constantly' travelled by them. As I was riding along last Saturday, I met two, one within half an hour of the other; and that it is how it will be until the cam paign i3 over, and especially when they hear of a picnic, as the two 1 met were on their way to one. Farmers, yon had as well lay down the shovel and the hoe until this campaign is over, or else devote your whole mind and soul at what you are at, as did the Mr. Barker described by “Bill Houston. The syndicate I made mention of in my last letter surely means business, as one of the members wanted to take an order for all of my guano for next year. I sup pose he wants to build up a trade at an early date, which is correct. I now understand that Mr. Grace doesn’t want to be president of the company, as Col. Jack Taylor de sires to be president, and he (Grace) does not wish to deprive an intimate friend of such an im portant position. Mr. Grace is certainly a kind and considerate gentleman, isn’t he? A man certainly cannot make a trip quickly when he has to pass his sweetheart’s house. One of our neighbors started to Fort Valley last week, and as he came oppo site his girl’s house, he saw the nice strawberries shining at him, as if to say, “stop and try me.” Coming to the conclusion that they represented their looks, he could not resist the temptation. Stop ping, he hitched his horse, and made strawberries hide away. It is pretty hard to tell it on him, but it is a fact that he ate so many strawberries that he. could not reach his destination, and he was until midnight getting home. May 12th, 1890. While I believe it to be" both right and natural for friends to differ on public questions, I can see no reason for making thrusts unkind or camparisons hateful. The Judge will always be found kind and courteous, and though his thoughts may have been ex pressed in language rude and un polished, I think a fair analysis of his letter will failio shqwthat he has intended to attack either the jury or the officials of the c-ourt. My friend, “Grand Juror’s” let ter brings to mind Uncle Scipio’s sermon, which commenced in about this strain. “Bredreu, friends and congregation, the text I specks to use for the founderation of my re marks wiil be found in the leds of the Bible, and reads thus wisely. Wiiar de hen scratches ILiar she finds de bug also. The hen bred- ren, are a animal dat hatches little fowls and she hab to scratch bugs and worms fer dem to feed on. Now bredreu, if dat old hen should scratch all over the yelh and Hidu’t scratch whar de bug war she wouldn’t find it.” My friend “Grand Juror” scratched aud s-c-r-ad-c-h-e-d, but never one time did iie scratch where the bug was. I notice that farmers are well up with their work, there having been less trouble to secure day hands than for many years. I hope that we will all make good crops, for it is only when short- crops are made that men who buy ou “tick” find that they have paid extortionate prices for what they bought. Tru ly human nature is a strauge mix ture. The people of Dennard and sur rounding country had their annual picnic on last Saturday, but as the Editor was present, 1 will leave to him to say what he heard and saw. i want to say to the Major that empty cigar boxes won’t do, the boys want to smoke and won’t.vote for a man who fools them with an empty cigar box. To the Dem. Executive Committee. On account of the wide spread dissatisfaction caused by our ac tion of May 7tl>, calling a primary election for June 7tb, I deem it best to call the committee togeth er again. % therefore order and earnestly request every^ member or alternate to meet iu Perry at 12 o’clock Sat urday 17th inst. "t Joseph Palmee, Chairman Dem. Ex. Com. E. L. Feldeb, Sec. Mr, Pharr Declines. We are reliably informed that Mr, J. H. Pharr positivelydeclines to enter the campaign as a candi date to represent Houston connty in the next legislature. Therefore his name is with drawn from the announcement in which it appeared last week. This is done by authority of the gentleman by whose order the an nouncement was made. POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS. POB county commissioner. We are anthorized to announce C. A Thompson a candidate for re-election to the office of County- Commissioner, sub ject to Democratic nomination. We are anthorized to announce J.-D. Tharp as a candidate for the office of County Commissioner, subject to Dem ocratic nomination. Will Not be a Candidate. Editob Joubnal: Please allow me space in yoar valuable paper to say that I will not be a candidate again for Tax Collector: and I wish in this way to thank all my friends for their assistance to me in the past. Es pecially do I thank Mr. T. M. Killen and others for helping me in making my bond, etc. As Mr, Killen is a candidate, I would be glad for my friends to remember him for his valuable services to me in collecting the taxes. Very Respectfully, Edwin Gbeen. As matters now stand it seems that it must be Northen, or no governor ;nnless the delegates are allowed to go nniustrueted to the state convention. We would be willing to risk getting a good gov ernor that way. The farmers ^alliance is not a unit in regard to the .Conger lard bill now pending before congress. That bill proposes to place a tax on cotton seed oil when used as a component part of compound lard. The southern alliancemeu strenuously oppose this bill while the western and northern alli'ance- men'favor it. The southern alli- aucemen are right, but is difficult to see how the differences can be satisfactorily arranged. ■ ’ - r - -V * ----- ' It now seems that the practic ing politicians are not exercising much influence in the legislative campaigns now assuming shape the several couuties of Geor- gm. - I DALLAS. TEX. 3 Ton' $35. SE»T0r .. [OSGOOD U.S. STANDARD ^SCALES r Frel*fct paid, filly This April 7,1890. The celebrated case of the state vs. Thomas G. Woolfolk, was call ed for consideration 'in the Su preme court last Monday. On ac count of the illness of Col. Ruther ford, counsel for the defense, the pase was postponed. WACHTTO this Week Nor Senatorand Representatives. At a large and enthusiastic meeting of the democratic voters of Houston,we beg to offer,subject to Democratic nomination t the namo of J. M. Culpepper for Sena tor, to- represent the 23rd Senatorial district, and the name of M. F. Etheridge to represent us in the General Assembly. DEMOCEATS. FOR THE LEGISLATURE. Mr. W. S. King is hereby respectfully announced a candidate to represent Houston connty in the H ouse of Repre- sentatives of the next General Assem bly of Georgia, subject to Democratic nomination, VOTERS GENEF 572 CHERRY STREET, MACON, GORCIa Refrigerators, Water Coolers, Fly Fans, Etc A FULL LINE OF CROCKERY, GLASS- WABE, TIN-WARE, AND CUTLERY—THE BEST. Excelsior and Capitoia Coot: stores and Kangcs. ■2sT ZED W IMT JL 2sT 7 B "WlD.olesa-le a,n.d S3eta.ii Millinery and Fancy 555 CHEBBY STEEET, MACON, GEOBGIA. Headquarters for the Ladies! IS THEEAEGEST Millinery and Fancy Goods Establishment in Macon A Ladies visiting the city slionld not fail to call and r ’ extensive stock. It will pay every customer to do it, a° we enaniifr-o 25 psr cent, on every article sold by — ’ guarantee We Sell Goods by Retail at Wholesale Prices. As wo buy direct from the manufacturers and importers. Don’t forget tho pl ace h O. L. BENFBOE. J. TO-M WHITE. RENFROE & WHITE, 310 Second Street, - - Macon, Ga. RETAIL DEALERS IN BOOTS AND SHOES. New Goods! Good Goods! JLow Prices! We are authorized to announce E. N. Holtzclaw as a candidate to represent Houston county in the House of Repre- sentatives of the next General Assembly of Georgia, subject to Democratic nomi nation. I hereby announce myself a candidate to represent Houston connty in the next House op Eepbesentatives of the Gen eral Assembly df Georgia, subject to Democratic nomination. It is not my purpose to canvass the county, and my friends are asked to give me their suffrage on the 7th day of June next. Respectfully, JOHN H. IIODGES. FOR COUNTY TREASURER. With many thanks to the friends who voted for me in the last election, and nothing but the kindest feelings for those who did not, I again announce myself a candidate for the office of Treasurer of Houston county, subject to the action of the Democracy. C. PEAECE. I hereby announce myself a condidate for County Treasurer of Houston conn ty, subject to Democratic nomination. Me, W. BRUNSON. 200 MEN’S ALL-WOOL CAS- SIMER SUITS FOR $10 EACH. These goods are good value for $15. We give you choice for $10. BARGAIN NO. 2. 200 Boys’ Suits, 4 to 14 years, all-wjol and well made. Your choice for $2. Remember, these prices re 1 main good for this week on]3'. • Gur Line of Gents’ Furnishing Neckwear and Hats is Immense. The latest styles and shapes just received. It will pay you before making your purchase, to hear prices at (SHERRY ST., MACON, GA. RUNS EASY. GINS FAST. Cleans SEED PERFECTLY. NEVER CHOKES or BREAKS THE ROLL THEGELEBRATED COTTON BLOOM Has All LATEST IMPROVEMENTS Inciting Balance Wheel oxa Brnub which In sures even speed. Tills featured peculiar to t/M« make of Gin and is used on no other. Are FULLY GUARANTEED and Are Delivered FREE OF FREIGHT at any R. R. Station or the landing of any Regular Steamboat Line in the South. If we have no Agent near you, address the General Southern Agent, H. W. H U FOR SHERIFF. I respectfully announce that I am a candidate for re-election to the' office of Sheriff of Houston connty,subject to Democratic nomination M. L. COOPER. us a trial, and you will be sure to come again. Polite and prompt attention, and orders by mail attended to with the greatest despatch possible. M. C. BALK COM. BEN. T. BAY. 9 DEALERS IN Groceries, Plantation Supplies, and lieneral 453 MULBERRY STREET, MACON, GEORGIA. Handling* Country Produce a Specialty. lP5S=For customers outside the city we will furnish anything ordered, at lowest market price. CHAS. II. SSAtESB MACON, ROU1T II. SMITH, Late of Smith ft Mallory. SMITH <Sc EC ATT. GEORGIA, jmLAijivHs IN ach:iiteib "ST, STEAM ENGINES, Boilers, Saw Mills, Grist Mills, G-ins, Presses, Mowers, Hav Rakes; For Clerk of tlie Superior Court. I hereby announce mysdf a condidate for Clerk of the Suferiob Court of Houston county, subject to Demecratic nomination. Being in the employment' of another, I may canvass but littlo, but hope to be remembered at the polls. Respectfully, M. A. EDWARDS. I hereby announce myself as a candi date for Clerk of the Superior Court of Houston connty, subject to Democrat ic nomination. Most Respectfully, E. S. WELDONS. ’ For Tax Receiver. I respectfully announce myself a can didate for Tax Receiver of Houston connty, subject to Democratic nomina tion. R. D. BROWN. ■Machinery Supplies. Office at Coleman ^Ray’s 'Waxrelxotise- MANUFACTUEEBS OF AND DEALEBS IN H. DOORS, HINDS, MOULDINGS, MANTELS, PAINTS, OIL, LIME, AND MACON, MM We are authorized to announce I. T. Woodard as a candidate for Tax Re ceiver of Houston connty, snbject to Democratic nomination. We are authorized to announce Gen. C. D. Anderson as a candidate for Tax Receiver of Houston connty, subject to Democratic nomination. FOR CORONER. I again respectfully ask the people to vote for me as a candidate for Coroner of Houston county, snbject to Democrat ic nomination. A. B. SCHILLING. y. E. WALTON. C. L. BATEMAN. BYRON, Ga. -DEALEBS IN- Dry Goods, Groceries, Farm Supplies, Gents’ Furnishings, Staple and Fancy Articles. BEST GRADES OF GUANO A SPECIALTY FOR TAX COLLECTOR. Tho friends of R. E. Story announce that he is a candidate for Tax Collector of Houston connty, snbject to Democrat- ic nomination. The friends of T. N. White submit his name to tho voters of Ho iston connty for the office of Tax Collector for the en- sueingterm, snbject to democratic nom ination. REDDING & BALDWIN, MAO ON, GA. IS AND F FULL STOCK OF SUITS A LARGE LINE OP The undersigned hereby offers him self a candidate for the office of Tax Col lector of Houston connty, pledging Jum- ^ Hats and Underwear, Shirts and Neck-wear Umbrellas, Rubber Goods and Overcoats Call on them, and yon will find goods and prices to snit yon r™ BALDWIN.