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Few Mmmb Wms MmamM, SBORNL KWHS Mm»&& 5 v* jSwwrwtti Published Every Thursday Morning. Jno, AT. HODGES, Editor and Publisher Perry, Thursday, June 5. As Houston goes, so goes the state, ■•• • — Now let campaign differences be relegated tp the rear. —;—— Each successive labor strike gives emphasis to the fact that organiza tion strengthens effort. ++ <S-~ ■ - Gborgia pine lumber is being used in renovating the ancient palace of Charlemagne, Germany. » ■—■■' ¥ m O ^ - The coronation of King Edward of England will take place in Lon don on June 26tb and 27tb. ► <1 * ' Organized labor and organized capital will not harmonize, though their interests should be mutual. ■ . _.*-o It is said Senator McLaurin of South Carolina yvill be given a judgeship in the federal court of cluims. — w Within a few days the thoughts and efforts of Georgia politicians may again be devoted to business affairs. Again, a political campaign, has proven that a partisan cannot make an impartial estimate of the political situation. Muon hope of democratic gains suffioieut to overthrow the republi can majority in the national house of representatives is entertained. — »-•-« - Congress has appropriated $166,- 000 for a new publio building, or enlargement of the present postof- flee and federal court house, at Ma con. • *-*-* About all the female college com mencements were concluded last week, and this week the male col leges will complete their exercises of like oharaoter. Again Georgia farmers are gain ing the information, through an ob ject lesson, that a farmer cannot profitably buy corn, moat and other farm products. • *>' + • - It is reported that in Oregon last Monday the democratic candidate for governor was elected, though for all the other offices the republican majority was at least 10,000. Whatever the other results of the Georgia campaign may be, the Revs. Sam Jones and Sam Small have not benefitted themselves in any degree by their participation in the contest. Mr. Jameb D. Hough, father of the young man who was recently •drowned in Ooraulgee river near Macon, died suddenly at his home in Vineville last Sunday morning. — — The volcanos that recently oaused so muoh destruction on Martinique and St. Vincent islands are not yet quiet, and there are indications that others may become dangerously ac tive elsewhere. A scheme is in progress by the re publicans who control to substitute bank currency for the silver dollars now in use, A bill has been intro duced providing for the coinage of the silver dollars into subsidiary coins, of the denominations of 6, 10 and 25 cents. Opposition to monopoly trusts and an emphatic demand for a tariff for revenue only will most likely be the leading democratic issue in the con gressional campaigns this year and the presidential campaign in 1904. The people are with the democrats on this issue, and the republicans are on the defensive at every point of contention. Last Tuesday the supreme court' of Georgia commenced handing down decisions in the cases that have been argued by brief from 15 circuits, over 100 cases. Then cases .from other circuits in order, begin ning with the Atlanta circuit, will be taken up. It is said the dockets of the court have been unusually heavy this year, and it is not believ ed the work of the March term will be concluded earlier than August 15th. The Choice of the People. It is presumed that in the nomi nation Of state and county officers each voter is controlled by his own individual judgment, assisted by friends only when personal knowl edge of a candidate is too limited. Were this entirely true, the best man for each office would surely be nom inated. Though in the state campaign the contest has been sharp for commis sioner of agriculture, state school commissioner and prison commis sioner, the center of interest i? in the contest for the governorship. Judged from a purely personal standpoint, it would be difficult to choose between the three candidates for governor, Estill, Guerry and Ter rell. Each has those qualities that make men popular arid impel men to accord them honor. All are wor thy and well qualified. It is true beyond doubt that one is peculiarly and fully endorsed by the men who have controlled politi cal affairs in Georgia, as well as by those who beyond doubt control large corporations and business as- sooiatioDS in the state that have monopolistic purposes. His candi dacy was announced with a flour ishing declaration that the controll ing vote of 120 couuties would be given him. That claim is very muoh modified, and the indications are that in the convention Mr. Ter rell’s vote will be considerably short of the nomination. Another candidate made his an nouncement calmly, declaring for a thoroughly business management of the state’s affairs, reduced taxation —in fact very muoh the same as the others on geueral lines, but against state prohibition. Mr. Estill has quietly gained popular favor, but not sufficiently to enter the conven tion with votes enough to nominate, The other candidate entered the campaign with aggressive vigor, condemning wrong wherever he be lieved it to exist, voicing positive antagonism to all impurity and care lessness in publio affaire. He spot.' much, and his cards in the'newspa pers have been many. Antagonist's were aroused, he was denounco a scold, and accused of abusing Ik islators, judges and others in Mgti position. His declarations of fact havd not been disproved, and his earnest advocacy of right won friends continually, Mr. uerry is very much stronger than when the campuign opened, and many of his friends believe the primary vote will give him the ’nomination. He de serves every vote ho receives. The Home Journal believes the primary will not give either of the candidates for governor a majority of the delegates, and that there will bo a deadlock in the convention. Recently the General Education al Board offered, through its chair man, Mr. W. H. Baldwin, to donate $10,000 to' the Georgia School of Technology, provided a like amount be given by the state or its citizens. President Lyman Hall at once com menced trying to raise the desired amount by popular subscription, and up to date the subscriptions amount to $3,000, Mr. James Swann of New York, A. B. Steele and H. M. Atkin son of Atlanta having given $1,000 each. Certainly there are seven oth er wealthy Georgia citizens who will give as much toward the needed ad ditions to this most excellent school for practical education. Though thi administration and the republicans in congress have been very much annoyed by opposi tion of the democrats to the pro posed bill for the civil government of the Philippine Islands, other questions have materially interrupt ed the even tenor of the republican way. The recent arbitrary action of the fresh meat trust in raising prices, coupled with the aggressive attitude of other monopoly organi zations, has given the democrats campaign material or> the tariff is sue that is caiiBiug more republican fear concerning the coming congres- gressional elections than all ather political matters combined. Prof, Angelo Heilprin, president of the Philadelphia Geographical Society, ascended to the top of the crater on the summit of Mount Pe- lee, Martinique Island, last Satur day. At the time there were occa sional light eruptions from the vol cano, and the daring scientist was in oonstant danger, and suffered much discomfort. He learned that there were three separate vents through which steam issued. Full details of the professor’s observa tions will be given out as soon as he can arrange them for publication. — — ** Od June 19tb, 20th. and 21st the Georgia Educational Association will be in annual session at Tybee, and a rii'ist- iiteresting and instructive pro- gvvn s' ill be presented. Board has ms lit a,raI1 S e ^ for a * $1*60 and $2 }ur day at South Pavilion and Ty bee Hotel. One fare for round trip over tho Contral. The officers of the association are: G. G. Bond of Ath ens; Vice Presidents, J. A. Walker of Griffin and Mrs. M. Scrutchin of Atlanta; Secretary, G. F. Oliphant of Barnesville; Treasurer, N. E. Ware of Hawkinsville. Negotiations for peace in South Africa vvoro concluded and the com pact signed by the Boer leaders, General Kitchener and Lord Milner last Saturday. The precise terms of the surrender have not been made public, but it is known that there are conditions favorable to the Bo ers. It is said the terms are much better than were offered a year ago, including a practical indemnity of $50 000,000 for destroyed private property. It is indeed said the Bo ers get everything' asked for except independence. The war began in Ootober, 1899, and cost Great Brit ain more than a billion dollars and over 22,000 men killejl In Atlanta last Friday a number of southern cotton mill managers held a meeting at the Aragon hotel. As a result of that meeting the At lanta Constitution said Saturday: “The prospects are that all the spin ning mills of the south will be com bined within the next sixty days. * * This means that the south, through the instrumentality of northern pro moters, will control the bulk of the yam output of the country, and and thatjtho combine of these miles, having charge of 1,4G0,000 spindles, will’ regulate the price of yam for the entire country.” Another pur pose is said to be to discourage the building of more cotton mills in the south. It is estimated that tho strike of the United Mine Workers of Ameri ca, with Pennsylvania as the center of the region affected, involves 147,- 000 men. So far the mine workers have refused all demands, and the strike is said to be a “fight to the finish.” Outside efforts to effect a compromise have so far proved una vailing. A cotton circular issued by a now York broker on May 28th estimates the total area devoted to cotton this year at 28,015,486 acres, an increase of 6.27 per cent. In the use of fer tilizers a decrease of per cent is indicated. The acreage in Georgia is estimated at 3,870,000, a decrease of 15 per cent., a 'decrease of 11.40 per cent in the use of fertilizers. In this circular the broker says be is led to the belief that it is illogical t.o anticipate a further advance in the price of cotton. For seaside outings Tybee Island is now in good shape, and will so be throughout the summer. In the state there is not a better equipped pleasure resort, nor one that affords more pleasure. Low rate round- trip tickets are sold at all Central of Georgia offices, and beginning next Saturday gweek-end excursion tick ets willjbe sold until August 31. »-«~4 If You Can’t Sleep At Night use Smith’s Nerve Restorer. It is a true Nerve Tonic. Will cure any case of Ner vous Prostration;ck>6B not contain opium in any form. At Oater’s Drugstore. —*• . — — Low Rates via Central of Georgia Railway. Georgia State Educational Asso ciation, Tybee, Ga., June 19-21, 1902. Tickets one fare for round trip (minimum rate 50 cents) from all ticket stations in Georgia. Tick ets on sale June 17, 18, 19, with fi nal return limit June 23, 902. For further information ask the ticket agent. State of Ohio, City of Toledo ) o Luoas County. .« j 53 Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he is the senior partner of the firm of F. J. Cheney & Co., doing business in the city of Toledo, county and state aforesaid, and that said firm will pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED DODLARS for each and every case of Catarrh that cannot he cured by the use of Half’s Catarrh Cure. Frank J. Cheney. Sworn to before mo and subscribed in my presence, this Gth day of December, A. D. 1830. () a. w. Gleason, | SK ' VL f : j Notary Public. Hall’s Catarrh Cuvo is taken internally and acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Send for testimonials, free. Address. F. J.CHBNY & CO., Toledo, O. Sold by Druggists, 75. Hall’s Family Pills are the best. The Strong Shoe Co. wishes .to announce to its friends and cus tomers that they have again as sociated with them MB. J. REFRY Kim, who will be tickled to death to see yon at our store. A line by mail will receive his most careful attention. Strong: Shoe Store, J. R. HOLMES, Prop’r., FOOT COVERERS TO ALL MANKIND. M. C. BALKC0M, Ag’t, DEULER IN HARDWARE, STOVES, CUTLERY, Guns, Pistols, VIMWAMBi WMBBMWMMBt, FARMING IMPLEMENTS, ETC. 408 THIRD ST. (Near Post-Office ) MACON, GA. LASH HAY WHILE THE SUN SHINES The best on the market. I also sell Reapers, Binders, Mowers, Rakes; in faet 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 warn anything I sell, write me and I’ll come to see you. A. ,T. HOUSER. Eva. Ga. MACON, GEORGIA. fill