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Mfe 1 -m- «™« mm fwu'J&tmjv&& PSIOB, $1.50 A YEAR, IN ADVANCE. Published Every Thursday Morning. Jtao.H. HODGES, Editor and Publisher Perry, Thursday, FebruabySS The bes»t talker does not always make the best officer. — ' - ... The measure of merit should be applied to all candidates for office. meet he is , Terrell has deolined to Ouerry in joint debate, and right. Congress is being asked for $500, 000 for a new federal building at Maaon. . *. It It is not so much in evidence now that “Seuator Hanna controls the president, politically.” a -«4 —. Joint debates may nfford amuse ment to the people who hoar them, but no genuine good will be accom plished by them. There are three native Filipinos ou the civil commission now gov erning the Philippine Islands. They commend the plan of government. — r ‘■Bill Ani»” declares, in a recent letter to the Atlanta Constitution, the Bible neither prohibits nor sanc tions the use of whiskey as a bever age. ..... It is reported from Washington tlmt President Roosevelt has practi cally coerced the republicans in con- grass in the matter of granting tar iff reciprocity to Cuba. j The goods and business of the Union Clothing Company, Macon, Ga., has boon purchased by R. L. Cheek & Co., who are now sellinc: at greatly reduced, prices. r It is the people who must choose, and,Georgia will have a good gov ernor to succeed Candler, whether jhey elect Estill, give Gnerry his way, or tell Terrell he is their choice. ......... *..••*-«* A Ricouu:mNa officer at Macon says “a person who has a flat or splay foot cannot enlist in Uncle Sam’s army.” The reason is that a man with such foot cannot stand a Iong' inarch. — It would bo exceedingly funny if some of the announced candidates for the speakership of the next Georgia House of Representatives should fail of election ill their re spective comities. ■ —t « • An up-to-date hotel is one of the prospective improvements at Maoon. The cost will be $350,000, it is said, and tho location on the corner of Cherry and Third streets, opposite the Exchange bank'building. Would Persuade Cuba. i . * — • •. Jjast week a joint resolutibn invifr- iog Cuba to become a part bf "yo«i Letter to Mr. J. 'Iff, Tattle, * Perry, Ga. Dear Sir? It is a liberty we take in On the 21st inst. the people of Ware county will vote on the, propo sition to levy a special tax of $5,000 (for educational purposes in connec tion with the public school system. .About forty local laws of similar •character were enacted by the last /legislature. * • “— ; —*-*-*-—— , iT-is .said that the Indians of the United States and Canada are being •exterminated by absorption. Though istatistics declare that the Indians .are increasing in numbers, it is a fact that a majority of them are half-breeds. In every.center of In dian population the marriage of white men' to Indian women is com mon. - ♦* f -*•— The Savannah News complains that peaches are not grown for mar ket m the counties near that city, though “in years gone by, when country produce was brought to market in wagons end carts, Savan nah received quantities of very flue peaches from Bryan, Tatuall, Bul loch and adjacent counties. She getB none from these sources now.” Fire was terribly destructive in several cities last Sunday. In Pat erson, New Jersey, five hundred buildings in the business portion were destroyed, the estimated prop erty loss being $8,000,000. In St. Xiouis, Mo., a hotel was burned, and eleven people lost their lives; At TUberton, Ga., ten stores were burn ed, the estimated, value of the prop erty destroyed being about $140,000. United States was introduced congress. It is proposed that Cuba, if agree able to the people thereof, shall at first become a territory, and after ward a state, with all the rights and privileges of the present states of the Union. There are differences of opinion on this proposition, among democrats as well as republicans, but all agree that there miuet not be forcible an nexation, It goes without saying, however, that among the dominant republi cans, the only bar to the forcible control of Cuba* is the solemn decla ration of congress that in forcing the island from Spanish tyranny this country would not do more than* as sist the Cubans to establish their in dependence Just why there should have been a different policy with Porto Rico and the Philippine Islands many thoughtful people fail to compre hend. Certainly Cuba is more de sirable as a possession, or a part of this government,, in a commercial sense, but why tho moral obligation to do right is made any stronger by a promise, men who really desire to do right cannot understand. That Cuba will eventually become annexed to the United States is ac cepted as true, but it is not proba ble that Uuban consent will be se cured until the people have gained 1 experience through ,the existence off a republican form of government. w 1 we feel that* you will pardon us for you are in a position to quickly prove our sincerity and good intention thorough the commercial agencies* all of which rate our capital and repu tation highly. We wish to make a present of “paints to you or any oth er property owneoi who intends paint ing tibia spring. Tell ns dimensions of buildings to be painted and how many coats, and we-will quickly sbih vise as to the number of gallons we< can donate; suggest some handsome combination of colors, and explain why L. & M. Paint outwears white- lead. We’ve been making this pain ft 30 years; sell 6 million pounds annu ally; have 3*500 agencies;easiest way to secure now agencies is to exhibit several well-painted houses in the merchant’s town as lasting testimo nials. This 'explains thek®enerosit y of otJJi oFFBa. Trusting;; that you will communicate with us,, We are, very truly, Longman & Martkssz, Paint Makers, 207 Pearl St., New 3fcr| City. Lyman D. Ga«e, who has just re linquished th6 secretaryship! of the treasury, served longer at the head of that department than any< of the secretaries, except Alexander Hamil- jton and Albert Gallatin. Hoserved )for nearly five years, while Gallatin’s (record wae nearly twelve, anc&Hara- Hlton’s about five years and* four I mon ths.—Exchange. Pope Brown Commended. One of the oldest and best farmers of Houston county has written us as follows concerning the withdrawal) Hon. J. Pope Brown from the contest for the governorship; I am proud of what you said about Hon. J. Pope Brown. I, too, would have voted for him’if he had been a candidate, and-1 want to tell him that lam glad that, ho prefers the Holds that had been his father’s bebt friend, rather than be governor. am always proud of our young men that will farm. I knew Brown’s, father, and his grand-father, and they were among the very best far mers of their day and time.” The same letter also, contains com plimentary mention of The Home Journal, which we hope our readers will pardon ns for reproducing:; “I wish to say here that I have taken the Home Journal all the time since its first issue, and I think it is better new than ever before.”’ The editor is grateful to this aged friend, and will strive continually to merit such kind commendatibn. An appropriation of $6,415 is ask ed for to pay the expenses of the senators who attended the funeral of President McKinley. No item ized bill has been presented, but the money is asked for in a liirap sum. In all probability an itemized ac count would not look well in the public prints as a statement of fu neral expenses. Nevertheless, the people would like to be informed how the senatorial funeral delega tion managed to spend $6,415 in so short a time.—Savannah News. Senator Morgan of Alabama has declared that Senator Hanna is an obstructionist in the matter of ar ranging for the construction of an isthmian ship canal. Morgan favors the Nicaragua rente. Hanna advo cates the. Darien route, but it seernB his main purpose is to prevent any canal legislation. , The Rev. Irl R. Hicks Almanac. This splendid book of 200 pages is not only a work of art of the high est order, but it is the most complete and valuable book on astronomy and meteorology for 1902 to be found in the world. No wonder the first edi tion of . one hundred thousand was about exhausted by the end of Jan uary, The Bible excepted, no other book can ke found in bo many Amer ican homes. The millions have prov en its value and will not be without it. The publishers will supply this book for a month or two for the reg ular price, with the increased post age added. Send 30 cents to Word and . Works Publishing Company, 2201 Locust Street, St. Louis, Mo., and this splendid book will be mail ed to you prepaid. Do not pass the year without it in your office or hotne. Best Saddles at Fred. M. Houser’s. A FiremanClose ealK ‘I stuck to myvengine, altlSongb every joint a'chech and every nerve was rucked with pain,” writes G. W. Bellamy, a locomotive fire man, of Burlington, Iowa., “I was weak and pale, without! any appetite and all rundown. As I was about to giva* up, I got mbot tle of Electric Bitters and, after taking it, I lilt as well as Bever did in'my life/’” Weak, sickly nm down people’ always gaiamew life, strength and vigor from their use. Try them. Satisfac tion guarunteecl). Price 50 omits at Holtzclaw’s i&rugstore. ■ - - - Excursion Rates to>Charleston*,®: 0., via Central of Georgia Railway.. The Central of Georgia Railway, will sell low rate excursion tickets to the South Carolina Interstate and* West Indian Exposition at Charleston, Si G., and return from all coupon tick et stations on its, lines from $teo9m- ber 1st, 1901, to May 31st„ 1902. Superior schedules, sleeping and i parlor car service are offered via Sa- f vannah and Plant System.' For full particulars apply to youai nearest agent or representative off this company., A WORTHY SUCCESSOR. “Something New Un/Sw the .Sun,” All dootou&hnve triod to curs-CaJiarrl^, by the use oi powders, acid giasas, inhal ers and drags in paste form. Their pow ders dry up the mucous membranes, causing them to crack op©u and bleed. The powerful bo ds used in the inhalers have entirely eaten away the came mem- brapes that their makers have aimed to cure, while tho pastes and ointments cau- not reach the disease. An old and expe rienced practitioner who has 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 “Siauf- fless the Guaranteed Catarrh Care” and is sold at tho extremely low price of One Dollar, each package containing in ternal mid extornal’ medicine sufficient for a full month’s treatment and every thing necessary to its perfect use. “Smnffles” is the only perfect Ca tarrh Cure ever made and is now rec ognized as the only safe and positive cure for that annoying and disgusting disease. It oures all inflammation qu’ok- ly and permanently, and is also wonder fully quiok to relieve Hay Fever or Cold in the Head. Catarrh when neglected often leads to CoNSUMPTioN-“Sm»flIe§” 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 seud for it at once, and write full particulars as to your condition, and yon will receive spe cial advice from the discoverer of this wonderful remedy regarding your case without cost, to you beyond the regular price of “Snaffles” the “Guaran teed Catarrh Cnre.” Sent prepaid to any address in the United States or Canada on receipt of One Dollar. Address Dept. C478, Edwin B. Giles & Company, 2830 and 2832 Mar- ket Street, Philadelphip Dry Goods, Notions, Shoes, Hats, Clothing 1 , Etc., is complete in every detail. MY PRICES ARE RIGHT. C*LIL AND INSPECT. m D. BAY, Perry, Ga. ¥IRGIPIB A-CARO LIN A CHEMICAL COMPANY, ATLANTA, GA. RICHMOND; VA. CHARLESTON, S. CL Largest Manufacturers of IN THE SOUTH. importers of PURE GERMAN KAINIT,, MURIATE OF POTASH, NITRATE OF SODA, SULPHATE OF POTASH. Ill buying fertilizers-it is important* not only to secure goods of estnd* bshed reputation andthigh grade, bub to buy where YOUR WANTS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION CANi BE SUPPLIES, We are in positionj.with our unparalleled facilities-and. our many plants located all over the territory, to furnish all classes of; goods and in suoh quantities as buyers desire. When! you buy of us> with our immense capacity, you know you can get the goods, and all you- want of them. Soe our nearest agent to you, or write us direct. Address VIRGIN IA-CARO LINA GMO/MCAL CO., ATLANTA,, ®A. /SHST-S-dm) for the Vlrgthta-Carollna Almanac. Free for the asking^ Til! Ga. Poultry Herald, OFFICIAL, ©EGAN OF TJBE STATE. ASSOCIATION,.. Safoscriptlon Price 50c*. & Year. ADDRESS- GA. POULTRY HERALD, F®RRY GEORGIA tt-h one. y«*sr to every- SioMa Journal subscriber who, yajs $P*»u strictly e* advance. YOU ABB PLANNING To get*a new enit^of Cloihes. Ot course you are counting how many dollars you’ll have to spend. We fully appreciate all the conditions and will meet you accordingly. Come and. let us talk the matter over. We can soon settle the price question. BETJBON <fc HOUSER, : * V The Cp-to-Date Clothiers, 420 Third Stkete. MA.C03ST, GA