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-JOHN H. HODGES, Proprietor.
DEVOTED TO HOME INTERESTS, PROGRESS AND CULTURE.
$1.50 A YEAR INADVANCE.
VOL. XXVIII
PERRY, HOUSTON COUNTY. GEORGIA, THURSDAY, MARCH 23, 1899.
NO. 12.
ISAACS' CAFE,
413 Third Street,
MACON. GA. ..
I have recently returned in harness to
meet my old friends, and will endeavor
to mak6 as many new ones as possible. I
am now prepared to
FEED ADL WHO COME,
and will give them a cordial greeting and
satisfy the inner man with the best in the
market at most reasonable prices. My
Restaurant is more
ESPECIALLY foe LADIES,
having no connection with saloons
If you want anything choice to cat, you will
know
That Isaac's s the place to go.
Old Veteran Caterer,
E. ISAACS.
ENGLISH MONET
Seeking investment. Loans
on Georgia Farm property at
Lowest Rates.
Security Loan and Abstract Co..
THOS. B. WEST,
Secretary and Attorney,
370 Second St., Macox, Ga.
W
C. DAVIS.
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW, l
PEEBY, GEORGIA, j
Having retired from military service.,
the practice of law is resumed.
Office in Masonic Building: up stairs, j
“THE TENTED FIELD,”! Wot Contempt of Coir
•‘Reminiscences of the Late War”
From 1861 to 1865.
C. C. DUNCAN. J. P. DUNCAN.
DUNCAN & DUNCAN.
PERRY, GEORGIA.
We have made arrangements to nego
tiate loans on Farming lands, at 8 per
cent, interest, in sums of $300.00 and up
wards, where security is first-class;
T B. EDGE,
v • Physician and Surgeon,
PERRY, - - - GEORGIA.
Specially prepared for treatment of
Chronic Diseases and Surgical Cases.
Office adjoining Post-office.
Page Woven Wire Fence.
Best Fence on the Market.
TELEGRAPHY
Taught thoroughly and quickly. Posi
tions guaranteed. Expenses low. Par
ticulars free.
Georgia Telegraph School,
Mention this paper. Senoia, Ga.
W. H. HARRIS,
DENTIST.
Successor to Dr. W. A. Blassengame.
OFFICE OVER DOW LAW BANK,
PORT VALLEY. : : GEORGIA.
E - dwtn"l. bbyan,
Attorney- at-law,
Fort Valley, Ga.
Collections handled with energy. Crim
inal law a specialty. Office with H. A.
Aiatews. Befer by permission to Ex
change Bank.
Money Loaned on Real EJstate.
Dr. H. W. WALKER,
DENTIST,
506 Mulberry Street, Office First Floor
MACON, GEORGIA.
CLAY’S COFFIN STORE,
Oldest exclusive Undertaking House in
Macon.
511 & 513 Mulberry St., MACO S, GA.
Store 'Phone 425. Residence 'Phone 426.
Prompt personal attention given.
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many thousand cases
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ays at least two-thirds of all symptoms remov-
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FOR
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GLASS, FARM TOOLS,
PLOW GEAR, PLOWS, Etc.
Third Street, Near Post-Office,
MACON, GA.
1899
I am offering a full line of
Standard Fertilizers manu
factured bv
> '
The Read Phosphate Company
of Charleston, S. C.
While other factories have increased
their prices, T am selling
The Best Fertilizers at 1898 Prices.
The Fertilizers I handle, including Acid|Phosphate,
Cotton Seed Meal, Kaixit, as wellas Complete Ma
nipulated Guanos, will give entire satisfaction. Call
on me, or address for .prices,.
o_ g|ji| s:'o"cr©:E:Ee, -A-grt,
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Written by an ex-Confederate Soldier.
CHAPTER XLV.
Keeping close to the historian
from whom I have qnoted, I find
that at the close of the war, the
federals mustered oat of the vari
ons branches of the service, one
million and fifty thousand meD,—
four hundred and fifty thousand
more men than the confederates
ever had enrolled, and that the
confederates surrendered, all told
about one hundred and fifty thous
and men: That at Appomattox, on
the 9th, of April 1865, Lee passed
not more than eight thousand mus
kets under the formalae of surren
der, while Grant had not leas than
two hundred thousand men active
ly engaged in operating against
Richmond. Why Grant did not
penetrate Lee’s lines and capture
Richmond sooner than he did will
ever remain a mystery—one that
can only de accounted for upon the
theory that has already been sug
gested: that Grant was completely
outgeneraled—that Lee so skill
fully displayed his few men as to
keep Grant deceived as to his
numerical, and real strength.
In speaking of the magnanimity
of Grant and Sherman in refusing
to accept the swords of Lee and
Johnston when formally tendered
them in surrender, the same his
torian says: “They showed them
selves to be amply worthy iheepau
lets they wore, and the swords they
carried, and that they faithfully
exemplified their military train
ing.”
The historian, from whom I
have quoted, and to whom I am
indebted for much of the informs
tion contained in this, and the two
preceeding chapters, whose work
is brought down to the close of
Grant’s first administration, and
who was, in his day, one of the most
talented men, as well as the most
safe and conscientious in the whole
south, speakiDg of Grant’s adminis
tration, speaks very despondiugly,
and characterizes it as being on
the line of the old “blue light fed
eralism,” and .Bays: “But without
further specification, it may be
stated, that all the leading features
of the present Administration and
its general policy point directly,
and if not arrested by the peoples
of the several States at the ballot
box, will lead ultimately to the en
tire overthrow of the Federal sys
tem, and the subversion of all the
free institutions thereby attempt
ed to be secured on the American
continent.”
Could little “Ellick” have lived
till now, he would see that there
has been no administration since
Grant’s first that was any better
than that, for each consecutive ad
ministration, without a single ex
ception, has been stronSly and
clearly marked with centralized
federalism and a very pliant sub
serviency to a moneyed plutocracy.
And although a sagacious and pro
pbetic statesman in his day, he
would dow see, in the dim twilight
of the nineteenth century what he
perhaps never dreamt of, even in
the most gloomy periods of his de
clining years, he could see, without
regard to class, or conditions, or to
political affiliations, a disposition,
cropping out from one side of the
continent to the other, to abandon
the time-honored traditions of onr
revolutionary ancestors who estab
lished, and sealed with the blood
that flowed through a struggle of
seven years’ duration, the best gov
ernment the world has ever known
—best because it is bottomed upon
the broad democratic declaration
that all correct and true govern
meuts derive their jnst powers
from the eonsent of the governed,—
that true democracy cannot retain
its prestige and at the same time
tangle alliances with governments
swayed by potentates and despots
'—nor levy colonial tribute upon a
people without their consent—nor
.force upon them a form of govern
ment against their will—and levy
iribqtq to uphold such government.
All. this, and much more, little
“Ellick” would now Bee could he
but emerge from the silent realm
of the dead.
To be Continued.
| Detroit used to h a^e a lawyer,
says the Free Press, of that city,
who was shrewd enough to show
contempt of court without incur
ring the penalty that would have
been visited upon aa offender less
diplomatic. He was at one time
being heard in an important mat
ter before the Supreme Court, and
made an assertion which elicited
from one of the judges, “that is
not law, sir:”
“Pardon me, your honor,” with
a deferential bow, “it was a law un
til a minute ago. Now we accept
a new principle established by a
supreme anthority.”
On another occasion he was read-
ingfrom an imposing looking book
iDsnpport of a position that he had
taken upon a legal question.
“Jnst a moment,” interrupted
the supreme justice himself, “do
you mean to say that you are read
ing good law?”
“Not at all, your honor; only
Supreme Court decisions.”
The most cutting thing he ever
said to this same court was during
the consideration of a desperate
case in which he had not a leg to
stand upon. He made a bold con
tention, which was fallacious, but
plausible, from beginning to end.
“Blank.” said the court severely,
I would not try to convert the
average justice of the peace with
such an argument as that.”
“Nor I,” was the quick response,
but I had what I considered re
liable information that none of the
honorable members of this honor
able court had ever served in that
capacity.”
“You have practiced before- me
for years, Blank,” Baid a circuit
judge, at one time, “and this is the
first time you have shown con
tempt.”
“Yes your honor,” answered
Blank. “I have wonderful self-con
trol.”
Origin of “Tiie Star-Spangle 1
Banner.”
“The Star Spangled Banner,
by Francis Scott Key, written Sep
tember 14,1814, was inspired while
witnessing the bombardment, of
Fort McHenry. These words were
not the offspring of poetic fancy
or imagination, but what the writer
actually saw and felt. Every word
undoubtedly came from his heart.
Key had left Baltimore under a
flag of trace to release a friend of
his who was a prisoner on a Brit
ish vessel. They would not per
mit him to return that day or the
following night, fearing that he
would tell of their intended attack;
hence he watched the flag the
whole day with an anxiety better
magined than described. All
night he watched the bomb shells,
and at early dawn his eye was
greeted by the proudly waving
flag. That night while pacing the
deck, the song materialized in his
mind and he scratched it on the
back of a letter. The next morn
ing he was permitted to land; "he
read the words to the chief justice
of Maryland for approval, who at
once gave it bis seal. In less than
an hour it was in the hands of a
printer and was received and hail
ed with great enthusiasm. It was
carried to thousands of firesides as
the most precious relic of the war
of 1812. The tune is an old En
glish air, that of “Anacroon in
Heaven.”—“National Song3 of
America,” in Self-Culture for
March.
No other medicine builds up
and Fortifies the system against
Miscarriage as well as Simmons
Squaw Yine Wine or Tablets.
Yellow Jaundice Cured.
Suffering humanity should be
supplied with every means possi-
bleTor its relief. It is with pleas
ure we publish the following:
“This is to certify that I was a
terrible sufferer from Yellow Jaun
dice for over six months and was
treated by some of the best physi
cians in our city and all to no avail.
Dr. Bell, our druggist, recommen
ded Electric Bitters, and after tak
ing two bottles I was entirely
cared. I now take great pleasure
in recommending them to any per
son suffering with this terrible
malady. I am gratefully yours,
M. A. Hogarty, Lexington, Ky.”
Sold by Holtzclaw & Gilbert,
Druggists.
Georgia’s Mineral Wealth.
Savannah News.
The committee of the legislature
appointed to find out whether the
geological bureau is of any benefit
to the state has filed its report with
the governor. According to this
report the bureau is of such im
portance that to abolish it would
be a misfortune to the state.
Afl the wor d knows, or ought
to know, that Georgia has a great
deal of mineral wealth, and that
within her hills and mountains
there await fortunes for those who
have the courage and skill to seek
them. The committee in its report
says that in the state are to be
found between forty and fifty min
erals, ores, metals, stones etc., of
economic value. We do not pro
pose to enumerate them, farther
than to say that Georgia marble is
now being taken to maDy states for
building purposes and that there
is a prospect that in the near future
the out put of gold from Georgia
mines will be large.
As the committee has made a
very thorough investigation of the
whole subject it is safe to say the
report will be accepted in the spir-
in which it was made, and that we
shall hear nothing more about
abolishing the bureau, nor of mak
ing a change in the management
of it.
It does seem to us, however, that
the state ought to adopt some
means for spreading abroad the
information which the geological
department collects. The reports
vhich are published reach com
paratively very few people. The
whole country ought to know that
Georgia is rich in gold, and that
gold mining would, in all probab
ility, pay almost as well here as in
Colorado. It would not take a very
big effort to get up a gold mining
boom in the state—a boom which
would bring to it thousands of set
tlers and add immensely to its
wealth. If the people could see
some such result as that from the
work of the geological bureau they
would not complain if its cost were
it;a great deal more than it is.
Hunting in Cuba will be a fash-
ianable sport some of these days,
because Cuba is a great game coun
try, and the kind of game found
there gives the best of sport.
There are deer, which come to the
edges of the openings and clearings
at dusk and dawn to feed. Count
less flocks of pigeons and doves
bend the branches of the trees by
their weight. There are long, thick
SDakes fit to try a sportsman’s
skill with a g.n or rifle—snakeB
that furnish beautifully mottled
skins for trophies. Wild boars
live in the dense wooden brush and
it takes a hardy man to face a
wounded one. There are wild dogs
too, and many birds of the most
beautiful plumage. Wild fowls are
found on all of the streams, in the
thickets live large birds, chiefly
guinea hens. Incidently hordes
of stray outlaws may add to
the excitement of a hunt during
the next few years.
Shoe Co
36S 2nd Street, MACON, GA.
For Men:
All the latest styles in Black or Tan Yici, Willow Calf, Box
Calf, Enamel, Patent Calf, and Cordovan; either canvas or
calf lined. We have the most complete line for $3 50 ever
showy south.
For Ladies:
Our stock is complete. All of the very latest toes end tips.
Either welt or turned, in both lace aud button. We have
had very recent arrivals that are unusually attractive.
Evdrything for the Bogs, Misses and Children.
low as lowest, quality considered.
Prices as
Bidder for your trade by offering lowest prices.
THE DIXIE SHOE AND CLOTHING CO’S
NEW DEPARTMENT.
We take pleasure in announcing' that in addition to our
regular Shoe, Clothing and Dry Goods Departments we
have this season converted the entire upper floor of our
store into a wholesale and retail
Millinery Department,
and extend to the merchants in the vicinity of Macon a
cordial invitation to inspect our stock of Ladies’ and
Misses Trimmed and Untrimmed Hats, Flowers, Feathers,
Ribbons and Millinery Goods generally. We have the best
and most experienced Milliners in charge of this depart
ment that can be secured, and are in a position to guaran
tee our patrons satisfaction. Send us your Order. Goods
not absolutely satisfactory can be returned at our expense.
THE DIXIE SHOE AND CLOTHING CO.,
A. G. JARRATT, Proprietor,
Cor. Cherry & Third Sts., - - MACON - ,; GA.
S, S, PARMELEE,
DEALER IN
The Summerville News says the
Georgia girl is a “peach.” When
did the News ever know the crop
of Georgia girls to get nipped in
bud by thecold, or to fail to blos
som and ripen in the spring and
summer?—Dalton Argus.
—To restore the Clear Skin, the
Bright-Eye, the Alert Gait and
Sound Health, use Dr. M. A. Sim
mons Liver-Medicine.
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We offer One Hundred Dollars
Reward for any case of Catarrh
that can not be cured by Hall’s
Catarrh Cure.
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We the undersigned, have known
F. J. Cheney for the last 15 years,
and believe him perfectly honora
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and financially able to carry out
any obligations made by their
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blood and mneons surfaces of the
system. Price 75c. per bottle.
Sold by all Druggists. Testimon
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Hall’s Family Pills are the best
During the Fifty-fifth Congress
eleven members of the House, in
cluding the chairman of the ways
and means committee, have died,
and eight members have left the
chamber to go to the Senate, to be
come Governors or fill other impor
tant offices. That’s a remarkable
list for a session of three months.
—Flashed Cheeks, Throbbing
Temples, Nassea, Lassitude, Lost
Appetite, Sallow Complexion, Pim
ples, Blotches, are warnings. Take
Dr. M. A. Simmons Liver Medi
cine.
CHILDREN S CARRIAGES,
HARNESS, LEATHER, ETC.
Cor. Second and Poplar Sts., MACON, GA.
A Full Stock of One and Two-
Horse Wagons.
CALL AUD SEE ME OR WRITE FOR PRICES
Buggies from f35.00 up.
Bicycles from