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Sy.-1 ZiJ*sjQva#M paioa, 31.50 A YEAH, IN ADVANCE. — Published Every Thursday Morning. Publisher February 26. The congress now in session will expire by constitutional limitation u6xt Kalamazoo, Michigan, 1b the cen ter of the peppermint oil industry in the United States. Andrew Carnegie, the Soofcch- Amerinan Iron magnate, proposes to erect a "Palaoi of Peace*’ at The Hague. For county exhibits and individu al agricultural displays at the state fair next October $5,800 in premi ums will be awarded. J»<J. E£.. CODGKB8, , Thursday, Wednesday. ' For Greater Houston. Judge W. R. Day of Ohio has been appointed an associate justice of the United States supreme court to suc'oeed justice Shiras, resigned At the grist mill belonging to Mr J. T. Bond, near Macon, Mr. Wil liam Lyle, the miller, was killed by a bursting mill rook last Saturday. Last Sunday was the anniversary of Washington’s birthday, aud the occasion was generally observed in the schools and cities throughout the union. SEOUKTAny Oortklyou has been ap pointed chief of the new department of Commerce and Labor, promoted from private rocretury to the presi dent to secretary of a cabiuot de partment. v At the meeting of the Georgia Fruit Growers Association at Macon last week, the only reports of serious dam ige to fruit buds came from north Georgia. Reports from this seotion wore encouraging. It is reported from Washington that, 18,000,000 pounds of suuli was used in the United States last year, and that tho dipping habit increased six per cent, during that period, mostly in the north and west. At Mazallan, Mexico, rats are placed uuder the buu as distributors of the plague, und the authorities are paying two cents for each ro dent killed. It is said the boys are earniug much money killing ruts. Neither Bryan nor Glevolaud can command the full strength of the democratic party in u presidential campaign, therefore neither should be considered at all as a candidate for the presidential nomination of the party. Pope Leo XIII celebrated his ju bilee anniversary at Rome last Fri day, February 20th, or the 26th an niversary of his eleotion as supreme pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church of the world. He is past 90 years of ago. President Roosevelt will call an extraordinary session of the Senate directly after the adjournment of the present session, unless the Cu ban and Panama canal treaties are ratified. It now seeibs that the ex- tra session is inevitable. It is reported from Washington that Major General S. B. M. Young will be made lieutenant general when Gen. MileB retires next Aug ust. Also that Brigadier General Wood will become a major general upon the promotion of Gen. Young. ‘ How Modern Science Proves the Bible True” is the title of an in tensely interesting feature in the Woman’s Home Companion for March. The Rev. A. T. Clay of the University of Pennsylvania sums up the researches of scientists and' re produces many Babylonian and As syrian documents whioh confirm much of the Old Testament history. In the adaptability of soil and climate to general agriculture, in healthfulnesB, in school and church facilities, in the intelligence, refine ment, energy and general worth of its citizenship, Houston county will compare favorably with any similar area in the United States. And the United States constitute the best all around country in the world. Yet,no conscientious and thought ful man will say that Houston coun ty is all that it should be. In the development of'its resourc es and advantages there is much room for improvement and greater progress. No matter what the pos sibilities of soil and olimate may be, its de>elopment is dependent upon the wisdom and energy of its citi zens. The profitable growth of ag ricultural products will not be with out the direction of man. Whatever has been done in devel oping the agricultural resources is creditable to those responsible for the progress made, but it is equally true that the progress made is not what it could have been. While the most progressive of our farmers have shown that they know the needs of their farms, and supply those needs abundantly by means of their wisdom and energy, there are others who full short lamentably. There is a lack of manufacturing enterprises that would yield good profits on the money invested, while adding to the home demand for farm products. For this lack Hous' ton citizeus are to blame. There are some features belonging to agricultural develprnont—notably stock raising, including sheep, and kindred lines—that have scarcely beeu tested. For this failure Hous ton cjtizens deserve discredit, Despite these and other derelic tions, Houston citizens are justly proun’d of their county. Now, as progress is the watch word of wisdom and energy through out ottv state—throughout the south —it devolves upon our people to make Houston all that it should be in agriculture, in industrial enter prise and in all avenues of business. In order that this may bo, each farm and each business should be made to bo all that it should be. Each citi zen should use to the utmost the talent, the .energy and the enter prise that are subject to his will. When the individual has "done what he can,” theu collectively there can be a combination of talent and energy, and through ch-opera- tion cur citizens can do for the county muoh more than could ever be done by any number working in dividually. That there may be a greater Houston county, there must be organization in behalf of Hous ton county. Individually, each may do his beat progressively, showing that he and his business represent primary worth and^progressive prosperity. Tiien let there be organized effort in display ing tbe worth of the county to oth ers. Directly in line with these decla rations should come annual county fairs, oounty exhibitions at state fairs and other ocular demonstra tions. Specifically in this line, we declare that by individual wisdom and ener gy, ooupled with collective organiza tion, it has been shown conclusively that no fruit in the world is superior, to the Houston county peach. Do the same with reference to other farm products,., and another like verdict will be rendered. Pur sue the plan to its legitimate conclu sion, aud exceedingly few dollars would be sent out of Houston coue- ty for any farm product to be used in the county, or manufactured products made of farm products. Then the price of our lands would be multiplied ten fold or more, pros perity would be the death-knell of slothfulness and ignorance, and progress would move steadily in the pathway of peaoe and happiness. Soil Survey , in Houston. Editor Home Journal: I am reminded that I promised to send you a few notes on the soil sur vey work we are carrying on in this section. We will spend about six weeks in soil survey work in Houston county In that time we can get over from 150 to 200 square miles of territory. The area we intend getting over will include Fort Valley, and possi bly Perry. We map the different soils as we go, recognizing about the same dif- erenees in soils as do the farmers. The principal basis of our classifica tion is that of texture, that is, as re gards the sand, silt and claj con tents. We use a base map of one inch to the mile scale. The crops to which the different soil type seem best suited, are noted. The genaral agricultural conditions of the area are also noted, and special industries are also given due mention in our reports. Having made a map of the differ ent Boils and noted crop conditions as they are at present, a basis for further studies along the line of crop specialization and improvement of soil ana crops is before us. One branch of our service is charged with this important function. They may or may not follow ua, and this of course depends on the needs as revealed by our survey as well as the limitations fixed by similar de mauds elsewhere. We are in that parfrof the nation al department of agriculture termed as the Bureau of Soils. About fif teen parties, such as ours, are at work in different parts of the United States, as well as in some of our isl and possessions. We usually go in parties of two to four men. Our party consists of two, W. T. Carter and ^myself. I’orhaps the main object of a soil survey may be said to be that of im provement of s tils. Our reports, however, seem to serve another pur pose, not Without its advantage to a given locality. Railroads and boards of immigration seem to find them servieeab.e to place in the hands of prospective investors in lauds. Hoping ^hat those few off hand remarks may be of use to you, I re main, Very truly, W. H Smith. A final attempt was made last .week by the friends of Admiral Schley to secure for him the recog nition of oougress. A resolution was offered in the committee on naval affairs providing that he be givep the pay aud allowances of a roar ad miral on the active list. Tho reso lution was laid on the table by a vote of all the republicans except Mr. Mudd. It is well known that if the resolation could be brought be fore the House it would be adopted, but the will of a majority of the House is defeated by tbe naval com mittee.—Our Washington Corres pondence. Deafness ( aaiiot bo '(’urea liy local applications, as they cannot roach tlio (Us ’ soasod portion of the ear.' There is only one way to oure deafness, and that Is by constitu tional reiuodios. Deafness is caused by an in flamed condition of the mucous lining' of the Eustachian Tube. When this tube gets inflam ed you have a rumbling sound or imperrect hearing, and when it s entirely closed deafness is the rosult, and unloss the inflammation can be taken out and thU tube restored to its nor mal condition, hearing will be destroyed forev er, nine oases out of ton are caused by catarrh, whioh is nothing but an inflamed condition ot tho mucous surfaces. We will give One Hundrod Dollars for any case of Deafness (caused by catarrh) that can not be cured by Hall’s Catarrb Cure. Send for circulars, free. Address. F. ,T.CHENTTte CO., Toledo, O. Sold by Druggists, 75. Hall’s Family Pills are tne best. Ready to Accommodate AH Who Need FURNITURE,: Caskets, Coffins, Undertakers’ Supplies. My stock is beiug received daily, and we are ready to sell at the Cater Store. Everything new. Prices right. R. L. Marcliman, HIGH GRADE ACID, MEAL KAMIT. gua: AN CLOSE see me. J- I?. mui NAPIER BROS. CELEBRATED Black AND FAMOUS Samson Guano :Iave been thoroughly tested Tor many years on all vari ties of soils in Middle FIELD TESTS in taken the “BLUE RIBBON” Address, The BEST is always the CHE A P ZKr-A-IFIEIR, BROS., MACON, GEOKGIA. In LOOKING For Thomas K. Bruner, for eighteen years secretary of the state board of agriculture of North Carolina, haB been appointed superintendent of special exhibits in the World's Fair department of agriculture by Chief F. W. Taylor, Complete special ex hibits will be made of several impor tant farm crops and their products. Thefce ate sugar beets, oorn, ootton, rice, tobacco; etc. ' Macon business men will do their full share in making the state fair next Ootober one of the very best ever held in Georgia. These men are not muoh for loud talking, but they do thoroughly what they un dertake. No mistake was made by the state agricultural society in choosing Macon as the place for their state fair this year. Georgia farmers oan make the state fair next Ootober the best ag ricultural exposition ever seen in this country,, and we believe they’ll do it. Is the best and safest remedy for all stomach and bowel troubles of babies and children. M It quickly cures constipation, diarrhoea, con vulsions, worms, sour stomach and loss of sleep. It is perfectly harm- tive. Children very like to take it. At all drug-stores— a large {pottle for 25-CENTS Ask your druggist about the FREE GOLD RING otfe CLOTHING Don’t overlook the important question of material and mak ing. Here you clothes that are look just what danger of disappointment, be cause we nave studied the proportion mand and know what will please. supply and de- The Newest of Everything for Men’s and Boys’ Wear. Benson, ^Talfeer & Moore. The Up-to-Bate Clothiers, THIRD STREET MACON, GA. ’ ■hHhHhHHhHHHH