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- e= iH PflICE. TWO DOLLARS A YEAR. Published Every Thursday Horning. Jno.H. HODGES, Editor and Publisher Perky, Thursday, May 29. It seems certain that Atlanta will secure an elephant The Emperor of Germany confined to his room with a sprain ed ankle. Just now the Atlanta Constitu tion is especially complimentary to country newspapers. Henry H. Stanley, the plorer, is "being urged to accept the order of knighthood. It is estimated that the labor organizations in the United States embrace 5,000,000 members. The "Weber piano factory, at Hew York, was destroyed by fire last Monday. Loss §125,000. So far the present gubernatorial campaign in Georgia is said to be the most quiet ever knowD, A monument to the late Vice President Hendricks will be un veiled at Indianapob's on July 1st. The merchants of Macon are urg ing the railroad authorities to give them “shoofly” trains during the summer. Congress will doubtless appro priate a large sum of money for the construction of the proposed Hennepin canal. Mr. J. B. Hunnicut, of Coweta county, seems to be gaining favor as a candidate for Commissioner of Agriculture. A protective tariff is contrary to the interests of the people gen erally,and directly antagonistic to true democracy. The British, German and Ameri can consuls in Samoa have estab lished a new government and open ed a custom house. It is . expected that the senate will destroy, by amend ments, the tariff bill that passed the House of Kepresentatives Inst week. §j&6?Si?a:=S The pitcher of a baseball club at Montgomery, Ala., killed one of the players last Monday by strik ing him in the mouth with the ball. Correct in opinion is not the only characteristic needed by a legislator. He must have the courage and the ability to forcibly present his convictions. Geob&ia and Mississippi are not represented on the congressional campaign committee of the repub lican party, which was announced to the public last Saturday. By decree of the state democrat ic executive committee, the Geor gia gubernatorial convention will be held at Atlanta on the 7th of August next. The gubernatorial'' campaign is entirely one-sided, at this writing —only one avowed candidate. The people of Georgia would prefer a wider range of choice. The Indians of Indian Territory are much exercised about the ex pected early appearance of an In dian Messiah. They believe the country will be completely restored to them. We are satisfied that Hon. B. A, "Nesbit, of Bibb, will not be a can didate for congress. In due sea son, however, he will be in the contest for a Bibb county office. We wish him complete success. An extensive deposit of tin has been discovered in Cherokee coun ty, Ga. A company is engaged in mining the metal, and it is confi dently expected that large profits will be realized. In public debate the Phi Gamma society of Emory College, Oxford, Ga,, discussed the question of Ca nadian annexation last Friday night. The preponderance of ar gument was in favor of the annex ation of Canada to the United States, and the query was so de It is reported that to Georgia will be given the honor of member ship on the ways und means com mittee of the House of Represen tatives, to fill the vacancy caused by the election of Mr. Carlisle to the Senate. It is said that the place will be given to Mr. Blount or Mr. Turner. Ps:s; The nomination Matt. Davis, the negro appointed to the post- mastership at Athens, has been favorably reported by the Senate postoffice committee. He will doubtless be confirmed at once. Dave Dudley, of Americus, is still on the ragged edge. Strenuous ef forts are being made to prerent his confirmation. The Will of the People. The government of the United States, and distinctively of every State therein,purports to be by and for the people, therefore affairs are not as they should be unless the will of the people prevails. Every officer, county, state and national, is made such in order that the will of the people may be executed. The mau who is 'not willing and determined to carry out fully the will of the people is not fit to become an officer of any sort. In these days of money-making, there is a strong tendency to mo nopoly,—trusts, combines, etc.— whereby competition in the various avenues of business may be re stricted or destroyed. It is the will of the people that the strong arm of the law shall be uplifted in behalf of the people, and that all things antagonistic to these gener al interests shall he kept within the bounds of justice. This is gen uine democracy, pure and simple, and applies alike to state and na tional governments. The republican tariff bill con sidered and passed-last week in the House of Bepresentatives of our national congress, is directly antagonistic to the general inter- ests.of the people, and is therefore contrary to the will of the people. It is not in accord with the funda mental principle of our govern ment, a government by and for the people, a government that was in tended to give equal justice to all, while granting special privileges to none. The tariff bill in question is not only a partisan republican measure, but it is distinctly sec tional in its bearings. It pro poses to grant such protection, in the way of import duties on arti cles made and sold here, ns to give especial aid to those manufactu rers who are already rich and growing richer, and at the same time increase the burdens of the people by upholding prices beyond the true value of many articles. Least of nil sections is the South protected, and most of all are the farmers burdened. One example will be sufficient: The tariff on iron ties for baling cotton is more than doubly increased, thereby placing a heavier burden on the cotton producers of the south, for the especial benefit of a few Penn, sylvania manufacturers of cotton ties. In our state the railroad ques tion is becoming one of exceeding interest to the people. Kailroads, having privileges granted by the state, should be prohibited from so combining one with another as to prevent or lessen competition in freight and passenger rates* The whole question is jnst here: Com petition is required by the state, and unjust discrimination is pro hibited. The law should be up held and enforced, and if the law as it is now does not fully meet the emergency, the next legislature should strengthen the law, and provide for its easy and positive enforcement. This is the will of the people, and he who is not will ing to use his best efforts to enforce that will, is not a proper person to represent the people. On this same line we might continue and fill a page or more of the Home Journal However, there is no direct need for specific mention of the innumera ble instances where monopoly, and combines, or trusts, might operate to lessen the competition through which alone the people can be just ly served in accord with the benefi cent purpose of our state consti tution. We are glad to note that the peo ple are more than ever looking di rectly after their political interests, and we are hopeful that the will of the people will prevail to a greater extent than heretofore. Hon. J. G. Carlisle, of Ken tucky, was sworn in as a United States Senator last Monday. In the tariff debate this week he has by common consent been given the place of leader of the democrats. Mr. Carlisle will be appointed to fill the vacant place on the senate finance committee, caused by the death of Senator Beck. It having been reported that Confederate flags would be display ed at Bichmond to-day, during the ceremonies of unveiling the stat ue of Ger. B. E. Lee. Northern editors have become exceedingly wrathy, some of them declaring that the act would be treason, and that the display should be prevent ed by government authority. .. Notwithstanding the fact that the peach crop of Georgia is a total failure, the watermelon crop was never so promising, and if seasons continue as propitious as at - pres ent, a large crop of corn, cotton and provender will be made. ' Bonaire Bundle. SUMMED UP BY BILL HOUSTON • News plentiful this week. This district is on a boom. Fine weather for killing grass, and we are trying our best at the business. Crops are looking very well in this section. Farmers are straining every nerve to have all their farm work out- of the way by the 7th of June, when regular business will be put aside, and we expect to beat some-one out of au office. I have been think ing about running, but it would be unjust for me to come out now and beat some poor candidate who really needs the office. I have so much sympathy for the poor that I couldn’t have the audacity to run with the crowd that is out, as 1 have plenty, and don’t need any office. I will not be in the race this time; but look out for the next nomination. Melon vines are liJte the candi dates—running day and night, guess Mr. C. E. Brown’s melon vines have crossed the railroad by this time, as he said he saw them several days ago running in that direction. But J. M. Pitts still keeps the lead. I do not see why the friends of Mr. Pitts should think hard of him for having the best corn and melons in this sec tion, for I will guarantee he .can’t help it. Candidates are getting very ripe indeed. Some of them are so mel low that they will fall in less than 20 days. The annual Bonaire picnic will come off after the nomination, and all the defeated candidates will have a special invitation. We ex pect to show them that we are not their enemies because we voted against them, for we sometimes vote against our best friends. Mr. J. N. Barker and wife made a business trip to the Central City last Saturday. Several of our young people at tended the quarterly meeting at Sandy Bun last Sunday. Mr. B. G. Watson spent six days at Bonaire last week on very impor tant business. If Sheriff Cooper has ai.y busi ness, or expects to have any with us this year, we hope he will at tend to it right away, as we don’t like to be bothered with him in the fall. Mr. J. M. Pitts, in company with several melon growers of this dis trict, attended the convention in Macon last Friday. A large per cent, of the melon growers of Geor gia attended. We think the Fruit' Exchange one of the best organiza tions ever formed in Georgia for the benefit of the producer. It will bring about co-operation, and keep down so much competition in the melon markets. We haven’t yet laid down the shovel and the hoe until after the campaign, as “Doc.” has, but We are making the best time possible with them, that we may be able to lay them down readily on the 7th of June. —«rO-f —We were unavoidably prevent ed from attending the festival at Houston Factory last Saturday afternoon and evening. We are told, however, that it was a most pleasant and profitable -occasion, a nice sum of money being added to the fund for repairing the Meth odist church building. The party that went out from Perry after supper regret that they got there too late to add their contribution to the fund, as the refreshments had all been sola and the party dispersing when they arrived. It is quite likely, we are told, that another festival will be held there in the near future. Mossy Hill Mristiigs.- dictated by doc. The weather is unprecedentedly r nrm. Prof. Will Killen and his accom plished sister, Miss Susie, spent Friday, Saturday and Sunday with Mrs. Manning Davis. Bev. James Thompson preached at Henderson Methodist church last Sunday. John Cooner and Jim Fagan, of the Cross Bonds, passecl by last Sunday going to visit the belle of Hog Crawl. Hon. J. W. Wimberly was out fox bunting one daylast week; don’t know whether they secured a race or not. Mr. C. B. Till visited Perry last week on business. Mr. Lon Eubanks and family, and Judge A. P. Jones and family, spent last Sunday with Mr. J. C. Eubanks. Messrs. B. M. Davis, C. M. Sim mons, C. B. Till, C. T. Jones and Will Killen attended a picnic at Beech Haven last Saturday. The occasion was thoroughly enjoyable. Mr. B. M. Davis has melon vines 6 feet lopg, and melons as large as the end of your finger. Can any of the professional melon growers boast of anything finer than this? Mr. C. M. Simmons is ahead of any of the farmers on the “Old Hill,” as he has luck enough to get "plenty of negroes. His entire cotton ■ crop has been ploughed three times, is through hoeing, and will be laid by. the first thin, know. Snakes of the larger kind are numerous on the “Old Hill.” Not long since . while Judge Chester Pearce and Manning Davis were engaged in a pleasant conversation they were startled by aery, for help. Looking around an oid negro woman was seen coming toward them. She said two snakes were up the road fighting desperately, and she wanted them to see it. One was a king, the other a rattle snake, and at times both reptiles would stand erect on their tails. Finally the king seized his antag onist by the'under jaw, and though the resistance was desperate, the king succeeded in swallowing the rattler, thus ending the contest. Miss Eunice Till has been spend ing two weeks with her brother, E. B. Till, near Perry. The ADgel of Glory visited our community last Friday and took from us the infant boy of Mr. and Mrs. W. McD, Felder. The child was sick only a short while before the Heavenly Father called him to his eternal home. The death of the dearly loved child is a severe blow to his parents, and their many friends extend their sincere sympa thy. Condolence can come only from a divine source, and it is hoped the bereaved ones will re ceive it in full. measure. Parents don’t grieve as those do without hope. Your child is resting under the shade of the trees, beyond the Biver. May 26,1890. — ; 1 Ecliccoiinee News. WRITTEN BY PHELYX. Mr. J. B. Thompson, of Bibb county, visited relatives here last Sunday. Haj'neville Happeni'igs. By a strict party vtae the repub lican tariff bill was passed by the House of Bepresentatives last week. Forty-two privote pension bills were passed by the House of Rep ress tatives. last Friday afternoon. The greatest good to the great est number is the fundamental principle of democracy, and the people are rightfully demanding that legislative candidates shall.de clare themselves on-that line. Severe earthquake shocks were felt at several points in New York state last Sunday. Though the severest ever felt in several locali ties, no material damage 'resulted. There seems to be an epidemic of hydrophobia in Fulton and Hancock counties, Illinois, and the citizens are panic-stricken. A number of the people have been bitten by the mad dogs. The Supreme Court of the United States has decided that original packages of iiqnor can be sold in prohibition stateo or coun ties, when shipped froth other states. The republican tariff bill con templates robbery, pure and sim ple—robbery of the poor for the benefit of the rich. The democrat ic plan is equal justice to all. Mr. Saji Inman, of Atlanta, has been appointed one of the eight commissioners for the world at large of the World’s fair to be held at Chicago. —Ail Bowel Complaints yield readily to Lamar’s Diarrhoea.Mix ture. Mrs. Corder, who has been sick so. long, we are glad to note, is slowly improving. Mrs. A. McD. King, who has been suffering with rheumatism for the past month,.is still no bet ter. The candidates are yet giving ns an occasional call. It will seem just like a cyclone has passed when the election is over. It will look very lonesome and desolate in this section of the country. A good rain fell here last Sunday. It made some farmers feel good to see it, while some cry out grass, oh, the grass! Prof. James McDaniel aud Miss Ola Barker, of Bonaire, made a call 'on friends at Eeheconnee last Sun day afternoon. Mr. W. M. Franklin relates the most remarkable story of fleas we ever heard. He says h° went to haul out his barn yard manure the other day to put on his brag acre of cotton. He pnt on a one-horse wagon what uiannre he thought his mule could pul), aud when he got to the field he found that all the manure was gone out of the wagon. The fleas had scattered it all with their feet.in jumping out of the wagon. There was a Sunday school pic nic at Eeheconnee eamp-ground last Saturday. We were not in attendance, but were to’d that it was a success in every particular. —More adults are carrieil off each year from Kidey Diseases than by any other malady except Consumption. If Lamar’s Extract of'Bnchu and Juniper is nsed, there can lie no danger of Kidney troubles. REPORTED BY JOSHUA LAWRENCE. In haste I will try to sketch you off the- news from this place. Bev. Dr. Tharp preached a very able sermon here Sunday. Mr. Steve Coleman and wife, of Elko, visted relatives here Sunday. Mrs. Hardy Cross and daughter, and Miss Idalou Simmons, attend ed church here Sunday. Messrs. Manning Pool and W. N. Means, of Hickory Grove, which we note with much pleas ure, were here Sunday evening among their friends. Mr. J. C. Ellis,'of Putnam coun ty, though a former resident of Hopston, is here on business this week. Mr. Jerry Meadows, of Macon is here this' week breathing the country atmosphere. He is sorter on the sick list. Thera was quite a large picDic enjoyed at Beech Haven Park last Saturday, by the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineer.-, and we heard that there were over 1,000 in attendance. There is some talk of a Sunday school picnic to come off at this place the 2nd Saturday in June, but as to its being a fact we can’t say. The crops are looking very well through this section. Messrs. J. Q. Ellis, T. H. Eentz and J. G. Biown have the best corn in the community. We saw one candidate working up this section last week. The writer was not personally acquaint- ee with the gentleman, therefore we were not honored with his so licitations. We were informed that he is aspiring to be a legislator. We were expecting another candi date from Perry here last Sunday, but he failed to put in- his pres ence, but we think he is all right down this way. We hardly think there is quite enough candidates out in this campaign. We would like to see a few more come out, the county is large enough to sup port more. More the merrier, and on the 7th of June will show your strength. Mr. Coleman says he has water melons as large as a goose egg. This is the largest we have heard of in this community. Joshua Lawrence will go over and help him cut watermelons 1 Mike Daniels has quit pulling the lines on old Jack, and has ac-, cepted a position with Dr. Bob erts, in the store at Grovania. Apply yourself Mike, and success will crown your efforts. The election oL a congressman to fill the vacancy caused by the election of Carlisle to the Senate, has been ordered by Gov. Buckner, of Kentucky, to take place on the 30th of June. A number of can didates are mentioned, 1 * mcluding Hon. Theodore Hallam, Carlisle’s former law partner. POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS. FOE COUNTY SCBVErOB. The friends of 0. H. Jackson respect- full}- announce him a candidate for County Surveyor, subject to democratic nomination, assuring the people that he is entirely reliable and fully competent to perform the duties of the office. FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER. The manv friends of Onan M. Houser, of I ort Taller, announce him a candi date for County Commissioner, subject to Democratic nomination. The friends of John H. -Grace of the Hayneville, Henderson and Hickory Grove districts announce him_as a can didate for County Commissioner, subject to Democratic nomination. The friends of Db. L. J. Thomas res pectfully present his name to the people, as a candidate for County Commissioner, subject to Democratic nomination. The many friends of Bbyaht W. Judge, a citizen of the southern portion of the county, respectfully anno race him as a candidate for County Commissioner, subject to Democratic nomination. We are authorized to announce I. F. Mubph ns a candidate for re-election to the office of County Commissioner, sub ject to Democratic nomination. We are authorized to announce J. D. Martin as a candidate for re-election to the office of County Commissioner, sub ject to Democratic nomination, We are authorized to announce C. Thompson a candidate for re-election to the office of County Commissioner, sub ject to Democratic nomination. n^-A-consr chiua IMPORTERS AND DEALERS IN. CHINA, CROCKERY EARTHENWARE, GEORGIA’S PRIDE! WHE CLD RELIABLE WACHTRJA EXTRAOBDINAK' Special Bargains this Week, 300 pairs Men’s all wool Pants at §3. Heretofore §6. We expect to make a clean sweep of Spring Goods, so offer above in ducement. BARGAIN NO. 2. 200 Boys’ Suits, 4 to 14 years, all wool, fit gnarnn- ted. Your choice at §1.50 to §2. Never offered in the country before less than §3- We have received new shipments of novelties in Gents’ Furnishing Goods, Neckwear and Hats. We invite a call to see above bargains. Sweeping re ductions in all depart ments. ) CHEERY ST., MACON, GA. RUNS EASY. Cl NS FAST. Cleans SEED ERFECTLY. THECELEBRATED COTTONplM bloom lalrl Has All LATEST IMPROVEMENTS lnclcdinff Balance Wheel on Brash which in sures even speed. This feature is peculiar to this make of Gin and is used on no other. Are FULLY GUARANTEED and Are Delivered FREE OF FREIGHT at any R. B. 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.HUBBARPpxllaa’tex' OSGOOD U.s. STANDARD ^SCALES proportionately low. Togfan, Bds» tmi FeoS B.W.HUBBASD.GfSLSestk's As*st,AtUats,Gi ■ted. Other wlam We are authorized to announce J D. Tharp as a candidate for the office of County Commissioner, subject to Dem ocratic nomination. FOB SBNATOB. The name of the Hon J. F. Sykes _ hereby announced by his many friends in Houston, Crawford and Taylor as a suitable candidate for the Senate, to rep resent the 23d Senatorial district in the next General Assembly, subject to the Democratic nomination. Mr. Sykes has served in the Senate with distinction and credit to himself and the people, and is widely knownfas afwise, conservative and safe legislator; with a ripened experience and a knowledge of the wants of the peo ple, all interests of the Twenty-third Senatorial district, as well as the interests of Georgia, will be safe in his hands. MANY FRIENDS AND VOTERS, Houston, Taylor and Crawford. FOE TAX_ COLLECTOR. We are authorized to announce that Db. R. H. Baskin is a candidate for the office of Tax Collector, subject to the Democratic' nomination. The friends of R. E. Story announce that he is a candidate for Tax Collector of Houston county, subject to Democrat ic nomination. The friends of T. N. White submit his name to the voters of IXo'iston county for the office of Tax Collector for the en- sueing term, subject to democratic nom ination. The undersigned hereby offers hi™- self a candidate for the office of Tax Col lector of Houston county, pledging him self to abide the nomination. Thos. M. Killen. For Senator and Representatives.. At a large and enthusiastic meeting of the democratic voters of Houston,we beg to offer,subject to Democratic nomination, the name 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. DEMOCRATS. FOR THE LEGISLATURE. Mr. W. S. King is hereby respectfully announced a candidate to represent Houston county in the House of Repre sentatives of lie next General Assem bly of Georgia, subject to Democratic nomination, VOTERS. We are authorized to announce B. N. Holtzclaw as a candidate to represent Houston county in the House of sentatives of file next General Ai of Georgia, subject to Democratic nomi nation. I hereby announce myself a candidate to represent Houston county in the next House of Representatives of the Gen eral Assembly of 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. HODGES. FOR COUNTY TREASURER. With many thanks to the friends who voted for me in the last election, and nothing but the kindest feelingsforthose 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. PEARCE. I hereby announce myself a condidate for County Treasures of Houston coun ty, subject to Democratic nomination. Me, W. BRUNSON. FOR SHERIFF. I respectfully announce that I am a candidate for re-election to the office of Sheriff of Houston county,subject to Democratic nomination M. L. COOPER. For Clericof the Superior Court. I hereby announce myself a condidate for Clerk of the Supebiob Court of Houston comity, -subject to Democratic nomination. Being in the employment of another, I may canvass but little, but hope to bo remembeied at the polls. Respectfully, - M. A EDWARDS. I hereby announce myself as a candi date for Clerk of the Superior Court of Houston county, subjeetto Democrat- ic nomination. Most Respectfully, E. S. WELDONS. For Tax Receiver. I respectfully announce myself a can didate for Tax Receiver of - Houston county, subject to Democratic nomina tion. B. D. BROWN. We are authorized to announce L T. Woodard as a candidate for Tax Re ceiver of Houston county, snbject to Democratic nomination. We are authorized to announce Gen. C. D. Anderson as a candidete for Tax Receiver of Honston county, snbject to Democratic nomination. FOR CORONER. I again respectfully ask the people to vote for me as a candidate for Coroner of Honston county, snbject to.Democrat- ic nomination. A. B. SCHILLING. Glassware, Table and Pocket Cutlery, Lamps, CHANDELIERS, OIL STOVES, TINWARE,Etc. ARTISTIC POTTERY, HOUSEKEEPERS’ NOVELTIES* Sole agents for City of Macon for the Celebrated Buck’s Brilliant Cooking Stoves and Banges. 363 Second Street, 164 & 166 Cotton Avenne, Schofield’s Iron Works, Manufacturers and Dealers in STEAM ENGINES, BOILERS, SAW MILLS, COTTON PRESSES, IRON AND BRASS CASTINGS OF ANY PATTERN. A Specialty of Shafting, Pulleys and Mill Gearing, Iron Pipe Fittings Brass Valves, Lubricators, Packing Jet Pntnps, and a full line of Machinists Supplies. Manufacturer's agent for THE CELEBKATED HANCOCK INSPIRATOR. I@“Our facilities for Boiler Building are unexcelled J. S SCHOFIELD & SON, MACON, GEOEGIA > 2sT DEC W DM! _A. IN" 7 S “W>iolesa>le and IEBeta,il Millinery and Fancy lends Emporium, 555 CHERRY STREET, MACON, GEORGIA. Headquarters for the Ladies! F ^^eryand Fancy Goods Establishment in Macon We Sell Goods by Retaii at Wholesale Prices. As we buy direct from the manufacturers and importers. Don’t forget the place. Newman’s Headquarters for the Ladies! O. L. RENFROE. J. TOM WHITE. RENFROE & WHITE, 310 Second Street, - - Macon, G-a. BETAIL DEALERS IN BOOTS AND SHOES. .Vgw fioods! Good Goods! JLow Prices! tS@=Give us'a trial, and yon will be sure to come again. Polite and desratehpoLlbir nd ° rderabyiDaiIattended { ° Wfth tLe greatest M. C. BALECOM. BEN. T. BAY. BALKCOM & RAY, DEALERS IN liroceries. Plantation Supplies, and liennral Men 453 MULBERRY STREET, MACON, GEORGIA. Handling Country Produce a Specialty. BfgJ’or customers outside the city we will furnish anything ordered, at lowest market price. “ MACON, B#B]'rn,SMlTH, Late or Smith* Mallory. sinth & - GEORGIA, MACHllTEE-r, STEAM ENGINES, Boilers, Saw Mills. Grist Mills, G-ins, Presses, Mowers, Hay Rakes; Office at Coleman & Ita mmm