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ttuaui'ioas •UKWHHHBI .. Groceries. I wish to call your attention. I am keeping the very best line of goods I have ever kept, and desire your trade. SPECIAL MENTION: -Nabisco Wafers. '.Respectfully, W. B. Sims. —You’ll get a 50 cents meal for 25 cents at Isaac’s Cafe,Third street, Macon, Ga. J. D. MARTIN, Sr., JEWELER, Perry, Ga. Watches, Clocks and Jewelry Repaired. Satisfaction Guaranteed. Office in store of J. I). Martin, Jr. Georgia Democratic Platform. H. A. MATHEWS. A. C. RILEY. MATHEWS & RILEY, ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW, POUT VALLEY, GEORGIA. Practice in all the Courts. Loans negotiated and Land Titles abstracted. Collections on all points. Security Bonds furnished. J, P. DUNCAN, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW, PERRY, GA. Office adjoining Masonic Building— At the state convention of the democratic party of Georgia; held in Atlanta on Wednesday of last week, the following platform of principles and policy was adopted with re markable unanimity: “The democracy of Georgia in convention assembled congratulates the people upon the reunion of the white people, of this state in the democratic party and pledge them to such au administration of the state’s afiairs as will afford complete protection to life, liberty and prop erty and thfc pursuit qf happiness to every person within her borders. We endorse our state administra tion and commend our chief execu tive and each of bur state officials for the capable, faithful and honest administration of the state’s affairs. “We favor such legislation as will require persons, both natural and artificial, to pay their equal share of taxes upon every species of their property in strict accordance with the constitutional provision relative to taxation; and an amendment to 'the constitution limiting the rate cf taxation to the lowest figure consist ent with the proper maintenance of the Btate government, the publio in stitutions, the oause of education and a liberal and just though not extravagant pension system. “We pledge the people of Geor gia an honest and economical ad ministration of the affairs of state and an earnest effort on our part to reduce the rate of taxation to the lowest figure possible. “The best efforis of the party are hereby pledged to a revision of our public school laws so as to make the common school system more effect ive and more in accord with the ne cessities of the rural schools through out the state. • Court House Square. BDWIN L. BRYAN, " ATTORNEY-AT-LAW, Fort Valley, Ga. Loans negotiated on real estate at lowest rate o£ interest. Farm lands for sale on easy terms. J. R. SIMS, OPERATIVE DENTIST. Grown and Bridge Work. Office Near Perry Hotel, Main Street PERRY, GA. Will be at office from 1st to 15th of each month. w. H. HARRIS, DENTIST. Successor to Dr. W. A. Blassenganie, OFFICE OVER DOW DAW BANK, FORT VALLEY. : GEORGIA MONEY. Loans negotiated on improved .farms, at lowest market rates, and on most liberal terms. Business of fifteen years standini Hors three million dollars loans neiPfttiated. Facilities) unsur passed. HOWARD H. SMITH, Ho. 814 IBst~*d Sts.. Macon, Go, MACHINERY. Prompt attention given to repairing Engines and all Machinery. Model and Pettern Work a specialty. #* Full stock of Pipe and Steam Fix tures always on hand. liutober Belting. Write for what you want. Anthoine Machine Works J. W. ANTHOINE, Proper., FORT VALLEY, GA Isaacs’ Cafe, 413 Third Street MACON, GEORGIA. Regular Meals 25c WITH UP-TO-DATE QUICK LUNCH COUNTER Prompt and Polite Service of “We favor the enactment of such laws as will afford equal and exact justice to labor and capital alike, and the administration of those laws in such a spirit of fairnesb as will protect and foster the interests which are already in the state, and encourage the establishment of new enterprises, thereby affording larger and more extended fields of indus try for our citizens. “We do not believe the oause temperance should be made a politi cal issue in this state. The best in terests of the state, as well as the furtherance of that cause, demand the complete separation of this ques tion from personal and party poli tics. We approve the wisdom and safety of -the non-partisan policy which characterizes our present leg islation upon this subject and com mend the same to the people of the state, “We recommend such national legislation as will confer upon the interstate commerce commission power to make just and reasonable railroad rates and charges on inter state shipments. “We cordially commend our Uni ted States senators and members of ths house of* representatives in con gress for their able and patriotic services, and we especially approve their course in opposition to trusts in opposition to a colonial policy and in opposition to the ship subsi dy bill. We urge that every article of commerce controlled by a trust shall be placed on the free list and all tariff duties shall be removed therefrom. “Believing in the correctness the principles and policies outlined above, and with the full assurance that the candidates presented this convention to the people Georgia are in every way worthy of their confidence and support, most cordially invite all voters, irre spective of past party affiliations, to join us in carrying these principles and policies into execution and unanimously electing our nominees.” A Lay Sermon. of by For a few miles below Macon practically all the fish in Ocmulgee river were killed by poison of some sort last week. Dead fish were first noticed on Tuesday, July 1st, and it is supposed the polluted water from the city sewers poisoned the fish. An official investigation was institu ted, but the report has not yet been published. Patronage Solicited. / PATTON & Proprietors. Wind and rain storms caused much damage to property in west 'itiu New York, Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska and Kansas last Saturday. Prove all things. 2Thess, 5:21. This seems to be a formidable proposition. Shall we be able to keep the, commandment? The an swer to this question is a sense of impotency. There would be no discouragement in this, if we knew the meaning of the words when I am weak, then am I strong.” We should remember always that our natural powers, and |hei| limitations, are perfect ly understood, and whatever is commanded we can do. It is even declared that the burden is light, and the oomniandment is not grievous. According to the text, each one of Its ftp? himself is to ascertain the moral quality of all things, and hold fast that which is good. Not absolutely all things, for many thing have no moral quality; but all things that per tain to life and godliness. To say that many things have no moral quality does not violate any truth. Astronomers tell us accurately when there will be an eclipse of the sun or moon, and in what carts of the earth it will be visi- ole, but to prove this does not signify that astronomers are mor ally better than other men who do not know the starting-point of their calculations. Purely scien tific knowledge may be dearly be yond the purview of the text. Nevertheless, a man’s’powers and impressiousjare enlarged by the ac quisition of all knowledge, and if these powers shall be dedicated to usefulness, they become allied to all tilings that pertain to life and godliness. Things come near to other things along here, and to distinguish between them is diffi oult, and altogether unimportant. Filled with wonder and ;admira- tion we may exclaim with the psalmist, “The heaven^ declare the glory of God, and the firma ment sheweth His handiwork.” and at the same time we may re joice that we are not required to bind the sweet influences of pleia- des, or loose the bands of Orion. I have said that many things may be proven, or not proven without benefit and without det riment to religious life. I now proceed to say, that all created things, and the laws that govern them, so relate to God, that sincere inquirer after truth can begin at anything and find God provided he will follow the sug gestions. By the instinct of wor ship, which is an inherent attri bute of man. the Athenians elabo rated a wonderful mythology, and erected many altars to their gods. When they had done these things, there came from some where a mysterious and impres sive suggestion that after all there is a Being transcendently greater than Jupiter. In vague recogni tion of this Being they dedicated an altar to “The Unknown God.” The inscription on this altar had in it the spirit of inquiry, and ail element of prayer. God answered it from 'Mars Hill by the mouth of Paul, and Athens had her day of opportunity. Opportunity im plies responsibility. I am not careful to inquire or to speculate concerning the adverse influences by which the people were swayed. I have been careful to ascertain that suggestions were supplied until they refused them. Some believed. I feel inclined to finish this sermon with a few other thoughts concerning opportunities and suggestions,but if I shal^ have thoughtful readers, a mere inti mation of truth will suffice. How shall we prove all things? Answering this question I shall say very briefly what I believe. To prove things in the sense of- the text, we must getjinto the right position. The one right po sition is on the after side of cor-' viction and r'lpentance, where the j light is good. Be ye transformed by the renewing of your minds I that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. The spirit is to be quickened as indicated by the phrase, “If ye then be risen with Christ.” There are in the quick ened spirit large and accurate powers of perception, distinct from the mental powers, and sometimes opposed to them. When the powers of spiritual discern ment inquire of God concerning truth, the answer is not withheld The woman of Samaria was made to talk a little, but very'soon she learned m,ore than she ‘‘could ask or think.” The sure test by which fill things are to be proven, is not ea sily defined in simple words. The quiokened spirit has experience of what we call communion with God. If this communion shall be disturbed or interrupted, the dis turbing cause is evil. It may seem trivial, but verily there is danger in an effort to justify it, or make excuse. R. To have given up would meant death for Mrs. Loia C of Dorchester, Mass. For yea: she had endured untold miser from a severe lung trouble obstinate cough. “Often,” she Need More Help. Often the over taxed organs of digestion cry out for help by Dyspeopsia’s pains, Nausea, Diz ziness, Headaches, liver com plaints, bowel disorders. Such troubles call for prompt use of Dr. King’s New Life Pills. They are gentle, thorough and guaran teed to, cure. 25c at Holtzcliiw’s drugstore. writes, “I could scarcely breathe and sometimes could not speak. All doctors and remedies failed till I used Dr. King’s New Dis covery for consumption and was completely cured.” Sufferers from Goughs, Colds, Throat and Lung Trouble need this grand remedy, for it never disappoints. Cure is guaranteed at Holtzolaw’s STATEMENT Of the condition of Tlio Perry Loan & Savings Bank,. located at Perry, Ga, at the close of Business June 30th, 1902. RESOURCES. Loans and Discounts, Overdrafts, Banking House, Furniture «& Fixtures Duo from Banks and Bankers in this Stato, Due from Banks and Bankers In othor StatoB, Curronoy, Gold. Sliver, Nicklos and Pennies, Chocks and Cash Items, Expense account for 1002, Suspense account, Totai,, v $40,460.01 .792.BG 2,100.00 1,303.07 0,802.64 772.00 1,490.00 817.20 1,282.05 023.80 180.24 05.002.01 LIABILITIES. Capital Stock, Paid in,/ Surplus Fund, Until 18,000.00 4*,BOO.OO 2.744.71 uvidod Profits, less Current Expenses and Taxos Paid, Due to Banks and Bankers in this State, 384.04 Individual Deposits, Subject to'Ohook, 14,200 80 Time Certificates, 8,100.77 Bills Payable, including Tlmo Certifi cates representing Borrowed Money, 10,000 00 Totai., $00,602.01 STATE OF GEORGIA,-Houston County. Before mo came L. F. Cater, oashier of Perry Loan anil Savings Bank, who, beiiig duly swor says that the above and foregoing'statement is a true condition of said Bank as s shown by tho mo condition of said Ban: hooks of file in said Bank. L. F. CATER, Oashier. Sworn and subscribed to before me, tliiB 8th day of July, 1002. M. A. Edwards, Clerk S. C. SUMMER EXCURSION TICKETS To the Seashore, Lakes and Mountains, via Central of Georgia Railway, are on sale at all coupon tioket offloes, good for return until October 81st, 1902. Full particulars, rates, schedules, etc. will be cheerfully furnished upon appli cation to any agent or representative of the Central of Georgia Railway. W. A. Winburn, J. O. Haile, Traffic Manager. Gen. Pass. Ag’ F. J. Robinson, Ass’t. Gen. Pass. Ag’t., Savannah, Ga d - drugstore. Price 50c and $1.00. Prial bottles free. AGENTS WANTED Life of T. DeWitt Talifiage, bv by Pal ais son, Rev. Frank DeWitt Tal mage and associate editors of , Christian Herald. Only book en dorsed by Talmage family. Enor mous profit for agents who act quickly. Outfit 10 oents. Write immediately.Clark & Co., 222 S. 4th St. Phil., Pa. Mention paper. J. H. DAvis, ProB, J. D. Mautin. Cashior. W. D. Day, ) v PrQg J. H. GBAOK,} v,lr08 ‘ sonio Building, west side Public Square c. z. mcarthur, DENTIST, FORT VAMiBY, GEORGIA, Offloe over Slnppey’s Drugstore .H-"-l ' |lj| Cures Hcudnchc, Neuralgia, Sick Headache and JLaGrippe Pains. lBo., 25o. and 50o. bottle.. For sale by H. M. HOLTZOqAW, Druggist, Porry, Gu. ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS will be paid to any artist or penmen drawing us by the first of July a single/iine portrait of President Roosevelt, the same being an inprovement upon that drawn bv Thom as Fleming of President MoKikley, a photo-engraved oopy of which oan be seen in the book “Around the Pan,” (at all book stores or post-paid $2.00) this is one of the most popular books of the day, the only one giving an accurate ac count of the Fan-Amerioan Exposition, where our late President met his ■ death at the baud of an assasin Nutshell Publishing, Company New York. Photograph Gallery. I have opened a Photograph Gallery itograt on Carroll Street, Perry, Ga.) near Home Joubnal office. Photographs from Sl.00 to $4.00 per dozen. Will be at Gallery Saturdays and Mon days only. ENLARGING* AND FRAMING To Bait Customers. Sunshine not necessary for good work* Yours to please, G. L. STRIPLING. 415)4 Third St. (Upstairs.) Only One in the <3ity MEALS TO ORDER. .Regular Meals 25c We cater to the best olasa trade. hang Needed iq Macetj. A place to rest after shopping. MRS. GEORGE’S PLACE. Subscribe for the Home Journal Subscribe... for '£!!! Christian Union Herald, a strong, religious, Beveh-column paper, devoted to the moral and material ad vancement of tlie colored race, with an extensive circulation. Published/Weekly at Savannah, Ga. Subscription $1.00 Per Ye r. REV. W. A. DINKINS, Editor, P. E. Fort Valley District. of New], laivezfer WITH NEW EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT. * / ©ASTORIA Forlnfantsand Children, Having leased the Cooper Stables on Main street, 1 conduct an up-to-dbte will LIVERY AND FEED STABLE. Nicest Vehicles. Stylish and Gentle Horses, Best Service. ar I AX)SO',BTJN A- DRAY LiNE. Wffl fm I sell high-grade Buggies and Wagops cheap. the Davis Wagon Co., Columbus Ga. Guaranteed as good as any. 3K> iT. ©w SJreea) I will deserve your -patronage. Xj. PERRY, GEORGIA. ’> "'G.V 8 IfS [t§i§Ptei|