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SSi® T Vv.'t I nnHHMHj ■ ilip 110!% f'jrj’ JetnejuM, PBIGE, $1.50 A YEAS, IN ADVANCE. Published Every Thursday Horning. Jno. H. HODGES. Editor and Publisher Perry, Thursday, November 21 Teddy seems to be boss. Gov. Candler is entitled to the highest grade diploma as a graduate politician. Gov. Candler has proclaimed Thursday, Nov. 28th, the thahksgiv ing day of 1901. ,_e Stalwart republicans are not sat isfied that President Roosevelt’s message to congress will be satisfac tory to them. - — Last Friday the Senate defeated the Howard bill that proposed to tax property franchises and inherit ances in Georgia. Georgia farmers can begin now to arrange their crop affairs 'so they will be in better shape for thanks giving next November. The prospective revenue as a tax reducer will count heavy in favor of any proposition to establish a whis ky dispensary in a Georgia county, town or city. < Congressmen Griggs and Lewis are good friends, politically and oth erwise, but neither desireb the other to become a resident of his conces sional district. The Southern Cotton Spinners' Association held an important con vention in Atlanta last week. Their next annual convention will be at Charleston, S S. +-*•**’ Pope Leo,ruler of the Roman Cath olic church throughout the world, is said to be extremely ill at his official home in Rome. He is more than ninety years old. The street carnival at Montezuma last week afforded the people ample opportunity to see several fairly good cheap shows, but the city was not really benefitted, either financial ly or morally. It would not be right for our so- lons to legislate any of the Georgia congressmen out of office. If the ambitious “outs” are not strong enough to measure merit with the “ins,” let them stay out. The Doubling-Up Proposition. A large warehouse containing 2,- 500 bales of cottoD and about $3,500 worth of supplies was destroyed by fire in Albany, Ga., last Friday night. The loss was over $100,000, with about $70,000 of insurance. With bacon at 10 cents per pound, corn and meal retailing at $1.00 per bushel, wheat at $1.00, oats near that figure and cotton at 7 cents, farmers ought not to be at a loss how to pitch their crpps next season. ► 0-4- There is much pleasing humor and literary merit in the editorial paragraphs published in the Macon Telegraph. The editor is a master m the art of telling much with few words. His sentences are pointed, pithy and pungent. The old depot at Atlanta seems to be something of a night-mare or a “see serpent” to the Constitution. The pressure should be removed, but it is not clear that the state ought to furnish the funds, though the state railroad commission might be em powered to apply the leverage. No amount of national prosperity, or of commendable administration, can change' the fundamental doc trines of democracy and republican ism. Democracy stands for “equal justice to all and special privileges to none,” while republicanism is the synonym of equal promises to all •and special privileges to those who are able and willing to p§y for them. — Ex-Secretary Alger, of the war department, may be sued for libel. In a book recently published, of which Gen. Alger is the author, sev eral newspaper correspondents, who were with the United- States troops in the late war in Cuba, are charged with acting cowardly while the troops were in battle. This offends the newspaper correspondents refer red to, and it is said they will enter suit for libel. Last week we noticed briefly the report from Atlanta that a combina tion of aspiring legislators proposed to re-apportion the congressional districts of Georgia so as to place eight of our present congressmen in four districts. This would leave four districts certain for as many new congressmen. So far as we know, there is no good reason for complaint against any of our congressmen, and it would be decidedly unfair to legis late any of them out of office. While there is need for some changes Of a county or two from one district to another in order that all may contain * more nearly the same population, there certainly can be no necessity to make the changes so extensive and radical as proposed. The desired uniformity can be at tained without placing any two con gressmen in the same district. So far as the third district is in volved, we are confident as to the result. We would certainly re-elect our present congressman. We protest because the scheme is unfair and undemocratic, in that it would displace representatives with whom their constituents are well pleased. We think exceedingly well of Judge Griggs, but it is not right to transfer him to another district against his will and the wishes of the second district democracy. The proposition involves the change of Terrell and two or three other coun ties from the second district to the third. This would place Congress man Griggs in the third, and bring aim into political antagonism with Hon. E. B. Lewis. This is even more distasteful to Judge Griggs and his second dis trict friends than it is to Mr. Lewis, and his friends in the third. The 'Dawson News and the Albany Her ald have already protested in vigor ous terms, and the Herald proposes that, if the proposition is carried out the legislature, Judge Griggs must become a citizen of Albany, and thereby continue in the second and eligible to re-election from that district. While we do not object to Terrell county becoming a part of the third district, and Judge Griggs thereby becoming one of our citizens, we put him on notice now that we will not send him to congress. Not that we do not esteem him, but that our po litical esteem is greater for our pres ent representative. The Herald is wise in making the proposition that Judge Griggs must not be legislated out of the second district. Surely in this case discre tion is the better part of valor. But seriously, we do not believe the Georgia solons will carry out the proposed doubling-up scheme. Presidential Probabilities. In politics, as in all other affairs, anticipation and speculation occupy the attention of the people about £s much as the actual efforts at accom plishment. Just now it is evidently acceptec as a fact that Roosevelt will be the next republican nominee, provided. his administration proves satisfacto ry to the republicans who control, Senator Hanna especially. With the democrats it is different, as the last campaign left the party in such a condition that no man ap pears to be the logical leader for 1904. It is recognized by ! alt that there must not be any disagreement between the men who hold diver gent views concerning coinage and the money standard. While it should not be insisted that Mr. Bryan must shape the campaign policy or dictate the party platform, it is also clear that it would be unjust and impoli tic for the leadership to be placed in the control of a man, or set of men, who were assistant republicans in 1900, However, circumstances alter cases, and it may be that some man will by environment be brought to the front regardless of his individual position heretofore. On this line the following, from our Washington correspondent may prove interesting to our readers: “If Senator Gorman is chosen to the Senate by the Maryland legisla ture recently elected—and there is little doubt that he will be—he will, it is said, at once become the most prominent candidate for the demo cratic nomination for the presidency in 1904, Mr. Bryan having stated positively that he is not a candidate. Already prominent democrats from widely separated states, such as Senator Bailey of Texas, Represen tative Livingston of Georgia, and others, are out in his favor. Senator Carmack of Tennessee favors the nomination of Mr. Bryan for. the third time, and ex-Senator Butler of North Carolina favors the selection of Admiral Schley as standard bear er.” C. T. BAILEY.. The isthmian canal commission, appointed by President McKinley to investigate the Nicarauga and Pana ma routes for a ship canal to connect the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, will place their report in the hands of President Roosevelt,this week. The report is in favor of the Nicarauga route. A new treaty between this government and England has just been signed by Secretary Hay and Ambassador Lord Pauncefort. It is said this treaty, which must be rati fied by our senate and approved by the British government before it be comes operative, accords to this country the full right and power to construct and contol the canal, with neutral commercial privileges, so far as England is concerned. There is no doubt at Washington that Nica- rauga and Uosta Rica will grant the necessary concessions on reasonable terms. Mr. Pascal J. Moran, an editor of the Atlanta Constitution, died suddenly at his home in Atlanta last Friday night. He was suffering with a cold, but had finished his daily editorial service not more than an hour before he was stricken. Mr. Moran was a forceful and versatile writer, and had risen by force of merit from ‘ the lowest position in the newspaper business to very near the highest. The management and the readers of the Constitution will miss him sorely. It would be well for the Georgia Senate to endorse the action of the House in passing the state dispensa ry bill. Such action would place the entire liquor selling question on a local option basis,- prohibiting the establishment of dispensaries by leg islative enactment without a vote of the people. ^ > Great Luck of au Editor. “For two years all efforts to cure eczema in the palms of my hands failed,” writes Editor H. N. Lester, of Syracuse, Kan., “then I was whol ly cured by Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. It’s the world’s best for eruptions, sores ard all skin diseases. Only 25c at Holtzclaw’s Drugstoie. Men’s Fleece Lined Underwear, 50c Garment, the heaviest and best for the money, at L. M. Paul’s. Best Salt in 100 lb sacks. . J. D. Martin, Jr. —Full line of Wagons, at F. M. Houser’s. A. WORTHY SUCCESSOR. “Something New Under ihe Suit.” All doctors have tried to cure Catarrh by the use of powders, acid gases, inhal ers and drugs in paste form. Their pow ders dry up the mucous membranes, causing them to crack open and bleed. The powerful ac ds used in the inhalers have entirely eaten away the same mem branes that their makers have aimed to cure,while tho pastes and ointments can not reach the disease., An old and expe rienced practitioner who 1ms for many years made a close study and specialty of the treatment of Catarrh, has at last perfected a-treatment which, when faith fully used, not only relieves once, but permanently cures Catarrh, by remov ing the cause, stopping the discharges and curing all inflammation. It is the only remedy known to science that ac tually reaches the afflicted parts. This wonderful remedy is known as “Snuf fles the Guaranteed Catarrh Cure” and is sold at the extremely low price of One Dollar, each package containing in ternal and external medicine sufficient for a full month’s treatment and every thing necessary to its perfect use. “Snuffles” is the only perfect Ca tarrh Cure ever made and is now rec ognized as the only safe and positive cure for that Rnnoying and disgusting disease. It cures all inflammation quick ly and permanently, and is also wonder fully quick to relieve Hay Fever or Cold in the Head. . Catarrh when neglected often leads to Consumption—“Suuffles” will save you if you use it at once. It is no ordinary remedy, but a complete treatment which is positively guaranteed to cure Catarrh in any form or stage if used according to the directions which accompany each package. Don’t delay, but send for it at once, and write full particulars as to your condition; and you will receive spe cial advice from the discoverer of this wonderful Ternedy regarding your case without cost to you beyond the regular price of ^Snaffles” the “Guaran- seed Catarrh Cure.” / 'Sent, prepaid to any address in the United States or Canada on receipt of One Dollar. Address Dept. C478, Edwin B. Giles & Company, 2830 anA 2332 Mar ket Street, Philadelphia. - G. P. POSTER BAILEY & POSTELL, —DEALERS IN GROCERIES, BAGGING, TIES, ETC. 458 POPLAR STREET. MACON, GEORGIA. Farmers’ Trade a Specialty. We carry a full line of all staple articles, and we are" in a position to make very close prices. Try us and be con vinced. Satisfaction guaranteed. Consignments of Farm Products Solicit Mr. JX0. HODGES, Editor of The Home Journal, Dear Sir:— Please announce to ihe people of Houston County that I am receiving from New York my Fall and Winter stock of goods, which will be complete in each and every depart ment. .1 have two cases of beautiful, well-assorted Prints that I am selling for 5c the yard. These Prints cannot be duplicated at the price, as all standard brands of prints have advanced in price \c per yard. I have in stock the prettiest and most attractive line ot Dress Goods ever shown across the counter in Perry. This statement may read a little ego tistical, but if you will come in and examine my stock I have no fears as to your convictions. Also have a lull line of Linings, Trimmings, etc., to suit every customer. I have a nice line of Ladies* Capes, Jackets, Skirts, Waists, Un derwear, etc. Don’t forget to see my Laces. A fuil line of Men’s, Ladies’, Misses’ and Boys’ Shoes. A nice line of Men’s and Boys’ Clothing, and Hats from the bottom to the top. Everybody invited to examine stock, get prices, and I will do the rest. See Carpeting, Pugs, Lap Ropes, etc., before you leave the store. Confidence is to trade what oil is to machinery—it checks friction. In business there is but one corner stone—Honesty . W. D. DAY. THE BARGAIN STORE OF MACON. MARX ZARKS, 454 Mulberry St., MACON, GA. Dry Goods, Shoes, Clothing, Millinery, TRUNKS, VALISES, NOTIONS, ETC. • V * I take pleasure in announcing to my friends and former customers of Houston County that I am now in the large store, No. 454 Mmlberry, Street, Macon, Ga., where I have just opened a large and complete stock of Dry Goods, Clothing, Shoes, Hats, Trunks, Valises, Motions, &c. Everything Fresh and New. No Old Stock. # And I am prepared to sell to my friends at rock bottom prices. When visiting Macon come and see me, and I will save you money on anything in my line. Your old friend, Marx Zarks. P. S.—I have large back yard and stable in the rear of my store where my country friends can place their teams free of charge when in Macon. W. N. FLEETWOOD, Jr. P. L. KLOPFER. J WHOLESALE LIQUOR & DEALERS, 418 POPLAR JUG FILLING tr PRICE LIST PER GALLOM". Capitol Ryh §2.00, Old Crow, §2.35, Monogram, 2.50, Robertsow County Sour Mash §2.75, Mill Creek Cabinct Rye §3.00. Kentucky Sour Marh §3.00, Greer- Briar Soub Mash §3.50, OLD Taylor Sour Mash §4.00, North Carolina Com §2.90, Ole Georgia Com $2.00. Holland Gin $2.00, Double Stamp Juniper Gin, $2.50, New England Rum $2.40. Jamaica 3um $2.50. STREET! MACON. GA. A SPECIALTY. ALSO PROPRIETORS OF CIDER & VINEGAS lHli I M