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' mm |§§i|i Tee 'Sqmb Mw-mm SfaiOE, «m& YEAS, IN ADVANCE. ■ Published Every Thursday Morning. Jno.H.ICODO-ffla, Editor and Publisher Perry, Thursday, April 17. The executive committee of the third congressional district will meet at Americus next Friday, April 18th. -———*“•-4 Mr. Eugene F. Wage of Kansas has been appointed United States Pension Commissioner to succeed H. Olay Evans, resigned. A dispatch from Washington says the attorney general has issued or* ders that steps be taken to dissolve the beef trust at Kansas City. ■ » Latest reports say that peace in South Africa may result from the negotiations now pending between Boer leaders and British officials. Reports, say negotiations are in progress for the formation of a huge trust that will embrace all the oot- ton yarn mills in the southern states. In the Fulton county primary held last-Thursday, John M. Slaton R. B. Blackburn and C. C, Houston were nominated for the Representa tive. Slaton and Houston are now legislators. Should the democrats of Georgia choose Col. J. M. Terrell as their candidate for governor, the consoli dation of the primary will practical ly give him the nomination ns a birthday gift. *-*-4 In his speech at Perry last Mon day Col. Terrell didn’t mention the name of any other candidate for governor. If he can induce a ma jority of the voters to do likewise, he will surely be the next governor of Georgia. In Columbus, Ga, last Thursday night fire destroyed two blocks of business buildings and oottages, in cluding a plow factory, iron works, a warehouse, 'work shops, railroad trestle and eight frame dwellings. , The loss is estimated at $250,000, The Georgia Christian Endeavor Union will be in session at Colum bus from April 24th to 29th incon clusive. The paseeuger rates over the Central railroad will be one fare and ti third for the round trip. Ap ply to the ticket agent for informa tion. The Georgia chatauqua opens at Albany next Sunday, April 20th, and continues through the week. Tuesday will be Governor’s Day, and several military companies will be present. Especially low rates over the Central railroad and its connections. The Central passenger depot at Macon will be enlarged and improv ed, and arrangements may be made for all the passenger trains entering the city to use that depot. Certain ly such an arrangement would great ly enhance the conveniences desired by the traveling public, Just one day for destitute chil dren is what Rev. W. E* Mumford asks the people of Georgia to con tribute to the Georgia Industrial 'Home at Macon. He designates Aprril 30th as the day, asking that the value of that day’s work will be donated to the home. His appeal . will be published in full next week. *-♦—■■■ .. \EdktobJRainey of Dawson has Lo&tx fibmmated to represent Terrell county in the next legislature of Georgia. He is a native of Houston couuty, brother of the foreman of jho Home Journal office, a man who will be faithful and efficient in the performance of duty wherever he .may be. The democrats of Terrell county deserve congratulations. John McKee, the only negro mill ionaire in this country, so far as any report declares, died in Philadelphia early last week. The greater ‘por tion of the estate, $2,000,000, was bequeathed in trust to Archbishop Ryan of Philadelphia, to build a church and convent; to build and maintain a charitable institution in Philadelphia for the education of white and colored male orphans. His only surviving daughter is giv en an annuity of only $300. Grand Jury Presentments. We, the Gjand Jurors chosen sworn for the April term, 1902, of Houston Superior Court, submit the following presentments. Through committees we have examined the county officials’ books and public property of the county, and make the following reports. We find the jail in good condi tion and neatly kept; the court house in good condition except cracks in the chimneys, which we recommend be repaired. We find six inmates in poor house all colored, and ex press themselves as being well cared for. One of the houses at poCr farm having been burned, we rec ommend that the commissioners re build at oace, also do the necessary repairing on the other houses at said farm. We find the books of the Sheriff, Ordinary, Clerk Superior Court, County Commissioners, County School Commissioner, Tax Collector and Receiver, neatly and systemati cally kept so far as we have been able to find in the amount of time consumed. We find from the Tax Receiver’s books that a great deal of property is given in below its value and recommend that our representa tives in the next general assembly have exacted a law to re-establish a board of equalizers for our county. We find the County Treasurer's books oorrect, with $6,160.90 on hand and the county free of debt. We find that the County Judge has finally disposed of 39 criminal cases and turned into the treasury $724.90 for oounty purposes during his last quarter. We reoommed that the county Judges salary be fixed at $1,200 per annum as heretofore. We find the J. P. & N. P. books correctly kept. The present incumbent’s time hav ing expired, we appoint Mr. Bright Harper $7. P. and ex-officio J. P. for the 928th district G. M. and Mr. H. E. Talton N. P. ex-officio, J. P. for the 970th district G. M. We find vacancy on board of education, caused by the expiration of time of Messrs. J. F.Houser and H. E. Mur ray, whioh we fill by re-appointing the Bame gentlemen. We find Bin condition of our publio roads h»*\ •• grown worse since the abolition oi the chain gang. The bridges are in fairly good condition. We special ly call the attention of the county commissioners of the condition of the ford at Bay creek, and recom mend that they build a bridge or otherwise make the crossing safer. On taking leave of his honor, Judge Felton, and Solicitor Brunson we extend our thanks for courtesies shown us during the term. Wo recommend that these pre sentments be published in the Home Journal and Fort Valley Leader, and that they be paid $10.00 each for such service. J. H. Davis, Foreman: L M Paul, O J DuPree, A F Smith, O F Cooper. M F Dorsett, W T Vanlandingham W W Peavy W R Brown, J Ab Everett, J L Eubanks, J H Smisson, B T Marshall, Walker Kemper, E E Barrow, H J Brown, Houston A J Houser H E Talton E H Culpepper, J D Cherry, R L Marshall, Jeff D Marshall, S J Hose. Superior Court. April Term, 1902. The above general presentments of the grand jury having been read in open court it is ordered that they be spread upon the minutes and published as recommended. W. H. Felton, J. S. C. M. C. Wm. Brunson, Solicitor General, M. O. I hereby certify the above and foregoing to be a true extract from the minutes of Houston Superior Court, at April term, 1902. M. A. Edwards, C. S. C. As matters political now are in Houston with reference to the cam paign for governor, the race is be tween Guerry and Terrell, with the decision depending upon the amount of local work done from now to the 5th of June. Judging by the ex pressions we have heard, the talkers for Terrell outnumber those who are actively advocating the election of Mr. Guerry. We have heard few men of the county : "'ak out for Col Estill, though not a word is said against him. : 6-©--* To make a state primary truly the voice of the people, the entire vote should be consolidated and the nominees declared in accord there with. Col. Terrell in Houston. During the noon recess of Hous ton Superior court last Monday, Col. Joseph M. Terrell, candidate for governor of Georgia, addressed a large audience of Houston citizens in the Superior court room. At about 11:30 o’clock, the speaker was gracefully introduced by Rev. Al bert S. Dix, pastor of the Perry Baptist church. For about an hour and a half Col. Terrell held the close attention of his hearers, speaking clearly and with ease, though not with ornate oratory. He declared himself in favor of a low rate of taxation above which no legislative body could go, and such a system that would force all prop erty to bear its just share of the burden. He declared himself a prohibi tionist, and proved it by his record. As to education, he declared him self unalterably in favor of the im provement of the common school system, and the exemption from tax ation of educational endowment property. For pensions to desen ing vete rans he expressed his favor; and for economy in government he said there could be improvements and would be were he elected governor. Concerning railroads and other corporations, he declared that they should bear their just share of tax ation, but as he did not own any stock, had never been employed by any railroad, he had never been dis charged from any such service, therefore he had no desire to antag onize them specially. He condemned lobbying, and de clared with emphasis that any inti mation that the executive depart ment was in any degree derelict’ in duty because lobbying had been manifest at recent sessions of the legislature, was an unjust criticism of Gov. Candler, who is, he declar ed, one of the ablest and truest men in Georgia to-day. In conclusion he thanked the peo ple for their attendance and atten tion, and invited all present to at tend the inaugural of Joe Terrell as go vernor of Georgia. lie peasonally met quite a number of citizens of town and country, and the impression made was favor able. At about 2 o’clock p. m, he left Perry, and addressed the people at Fort Valley that night. ... — The Veterans’ Special. A ppecial train to carry veterans to the Confederate Reunion at Dal las, Texas, will leave Macon at 4:15 m. next Saturday, April 19 th. The,train consists of tourist sleepers, day coaches and baggage cars, and will be accompanied by an experi enced passenger representative of the Central of Ga. Railway Co. Ad ditional cars will be added after leaving Macon, if occasion requires. This train will reach New Orleans at 8 o’clook Sunduy morning, . and leave that city at 11 o’clock Sunday night, reaching Dallas at 5 o’clock Monday afternoon. Persons desiring accommodation on this train would do well to noti fy the nearest depot agent at once, A seat taken on this train will be held by the passenger during the entire trip to Dallas and return, without any chauge of cars. If sleeping berth is required, applica tion should be made ufc once to the nearest agent, or to J. M. Mallory, T. P. A., Macon, Ga. Parties below Macon can get on this train at their respective stations, provided it is a ticket station. Gen. Wade Hampton died at his home in Columbia, South Carolina, last Friday morning. He had just passed his 84th birth-day, and no man in his state was more highly honored. In the confederate ser vice he rose from a private to a brig adier general, and with distinction he afterwards served as governor of his state and United States senator. Memorial services have beon held in his honor by Confederate veterans in all the southern states. How’s This? We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any case of Catarrh tliat cannot lie cured by Hall’s Cotarrh Cure. F.J. CHENEY & CO, Prop’s, Toledo, O. We, the undersigned, have known 3?. J. Clieney for the last 15 years, and believe him perfectly honorable in all business transactions and ilnanciaUy able to carry out any obliga tions made by their firm. West & Thdax,Wholesale Druggists.Toledo.O. WALDING, IyINNAN & MARVIN, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O, Hall’s Catarrh Cure is taken jin ternally,acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of tee system. Priee 75c. per bottle. Sold by all Druggists. .Testimonials free. Hall’s Family Pills are the best. — Now that Spring time is here you will find it necessary to provide for the season’s needs. We want to convince y 0ll :hat this is just the store to supply your wants at Money-Saving Prices. Our large lines of Spring purchases have nearly arrived and are rea ly for inspection. If you have noi already seen the many good things we are showing, you are missing a great opportunity. To-day we want to tell you about our hand- some line of Novelties in Ladies’ Dress Goods in all shades and fabrics, selected by my son, Miller Day, whose taste j s well known. Thesi Novelties contain all the nobby pat- 1 erns and newest effects produced this season. It is to your interest to make selections now, because you have a com plete assortment to choose fiom. Ihe veiy pattern you fa vor may be sold out. You take no chances whatever when you select your goods from this magnificent line, and the prices for these fine and beautiful goods will suipiise you, It only remains for you. to call and give us a look through this beau tiful stock to be convinced. Everybody invited. Respectfully, W. TD. ID.A."X\ Mr. J. Henry King is with The REID SHOE CO. Where he will be pleased to see and serve his Houston friends. Mail Orders will receive prompt and care ful attention, 557 Cherry Street. WHEN RIPE FOR THE HARVEST, YOUR GRAB NEEDS THIS MACHINE. The best on the market. I also sell '.Reapers, Binders, Mowers, Rakes; in fact all of D. M. Osborne’s Harvesting Machinery, and Harrows of every description. I make the best Flour and Meal on the market." If you want anything I sell, write me and I’ll come to see you. A. Y. HOUSER, Eva, Ga. Weber, Brown, Russell and Thornhill Wagons than you ever bought them before, to make room duce storage and insurance. MACON, GA. J. W. SHINH0LSER, cheaper and re- MACON, GAj