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PabllBh®a Et«7 Thuriiay Homing.
A no. H, HODGES. Editor »xxd Publl»her
Perry, Thursday, August 18.
Georgia needs a regular commer
cial market for sweet potatoes.
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Pope Pins X was crowned supreme
pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church
with ceremonies of great splendor
last Sunday, at Rome.
While the sun shines in late sum
mer and early autumn, Georgia far
mers will make much hay—more
€han usual, it is hoped.
Georgia crab grass makes superi
or hay when properly handled, and
will sell readily in competition with
the best hay of other states.
The interior front of the passen
ger depot at Macon has been mate
rially changed and improved, the
tioket office having been moved,
thereby enlarging the “lobby.”
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Large profits would come to
southern farmers if they would so
our tail the next cotton crop that the
mill owners would be more anxious
to buy than the producers would be
lo sell.
Earnest efforts are now being
made, through the exchange of New
York, to reduce the speculative price
of cotton that haB been foroed up
since the staple passed beyond the
control of the producers.
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Evidently the republican bosses
do not desire that all tho rascals be
turned out, as that would defeat the
purpose of the party leaders. There
fore the democrats may conduct a
winning campaign with the express
ed determination to “turn the ras
cals put.”
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Lieut. General Miles, nominal
commander of the United States ar
my, was relieved from that position
last Saturday, he having reached the
age of 64, at whioh time the law
provides for the retirement of army
officers. Gen. S. M. B. Young suc
ceeds Gen. Miles.
A representative of the Macon
Transfer Oompany told a telegraph
reporter the other day that the trav
el to and from Macon has been
muobi greater than usual this year.
He also anticipates a larger orowd
.of people in the oity during October
ithan ever before assembled at a
state fair in Georgia.
' In a mock conflict between squad
rons of the U. S. navy last week, off
the ooast of Maine, the ooast de
fenders were victorious, having dis
covered the “invading” ships before
they could enter any harbor. It is
declared that the wireless telegraph
system proved especially valuable to
the defending squadron.
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Last week it was publicly declar
ed that a white woman, a convict at
the Georgia state penitentiary farm,
jiad been whipped for insubordina
tion. Gov. Terrell has ordered a
thorough investigation, and that all
the facts in the case be reported to
him. The woman is a Miss DeOris,
convicted of obtaining diamonds
from Savannah jewelers by means of
forged orders. *
In the Senate last Thursday a bill
to prohibit the sale of cotton fu
tures, except for actual delivery, was
tabled. The bill had been reported
adversely by one committee and fa
vorably by another. The motion to
table Jwas |not in opposition to the
bill, but for the purpose of more
thorough consideration, as there
then remained scarcely time for its
passage guying this session. It will
be among the first bills to be con
sidered at the next session.
In a recent tafterio Gov. Durbin
of Indiana concerning the official
action of the governor in. reference
to lynching, President Roosevelt
said: “Mob violence is one form of
anarchy, and anarohy is now and al
ways has been the handmaiden and
forerunner of tyranny.” He further
said, “All agents of the law ehonid
realize the wrong they do when
they permit justice to be delayed or
thwarted for technical or insufficient
COMOIUJ,”
Lobbyists and Legislators.
All last week a joint committee of
the Georgia legislature held daily
meetings to hear testimony concern
ing the charge that lobbyists. had'
improperly attempted, to influence
legislation.
About two weeks ago two repre
sentatives and one senator declared
in speeches that the legislature had
been grievously afflicted by lobby
ists.
A considerable number of wit
nesses were before the investigating
committee, including legislators and
others. There was much testimony,
but nearly all of it very general in
character, none specific enough to
fasten the offense of lobbying, as
defined by law, upon any person.
It was shown that persons other
than legislators had been in the
House of Representatives and in
the Senate While important meas
ures were under consideration, and
that personal efforts had been made
to influence the votes of legislators,
but in each ease it was shown that
no other effort than an appeal to
reason, or personal consideration,
had been made, one instance except
ed. In this, a legislator Baid a stran
ger had said to a representative that
it would be worth a certain sum of
money to him if he would vote for
the bill in question.
During the sessions there were
several bitter word-passages, and
much anger was shown, but actual
personal collision was averted.
Later, however, Mr. J. J. Spald
ing struck Representative Houston,
of Fulton, with a stiok, both being
then on the streets of Atlanta. The
representative had spoken of Mr.
Spalding as a pernicious lobbyist.
The investigation did uot disclose
any lobbying that could be reached
by the law.
Doubtless there has been lobby
ing at each session of every legisla
ture of every state that was ever
held, and perhaps it will continue,
but there is doubt that the influence
sought to be exercised has reached
the gravity of bribery, or the at
tempt to bribe, except in rare in
stances. Yet it has been shown that
men not entitled to the “privileges
of the floor” have been inf the halls
during legislative sessions. Beyond
question this iB wrong, and the
practice should be stopped. So long
as parties interested in measures un
der consideration are allowed the
freedom of the legislative halls dur
ing business sessions; so long the
belief will exist that votes are influ
enced by persons not legislators.
The legislators owe it to them
selves and their constituents that
the cause for this suspioian be re
moved.
The investigation illustrates an
other fact. That is, a legislator
should not make a grave charge
that he is unable to prove.
That there are oiroumstanoial evi
dences that lobbying has been prac
ticed there is no doubt, but as the
investigation failed to seouse posi
tive proof, the people are yet in
doubt.
Though the investigation has been
fruitless, it may be that hereafter
there will be less eause to suspect
lobbying at the Georgia state capi-
tol.
Through London it was reported
last Thursday that in southern Rus
sia fully 250,000 workmen were af-
feoted by extensive strikes among
the industrial classes. However, at
Odessa and other points the strikers
were savagely attacked by soldiers
under orders, and forced into sub
mission, It is further reported that
throughout Russia an epidemic of
incendiarism prevailed during the
last month, and that the damage to
property by fire exoseded $30,000,-
000.
In foroing the nomination of
Roosevelt for vice president, to get
him out of the way in New York,
Senator Platt couldn’t foresee that
an accident would defeat all his
scheming. Now it seems that
Roosevelt is very much in the way
of the republican boss of New York,
as well as of all other republican
schemers who are not in sympathy
with the supreme determination of
Roosevelt to be the next president
of the United States.
Home Mission Items for August.
From the superintendent of liter
ature there haB gone forth regularly
each month the appeal, “Do not
read the Items in the monthly meet
ings. Get the germ thought in each
Item by means of blackboard or
other help; tell it to the auxiliary in
such a voice and manner as will in
struct and inspire.” In one auxilia
ry a live superintendent did this last
month and four local workers, who
were present, who were prejudiced
against the work, wera so interested
that they immediately joined, say
ing they did not know before that
the society did all that. If that
auxiliary superintendent had read
the Items in a monotonous way it is
likely those four members would not
have been gained. Auxiliary super
intendents, bear this in mind. Much
of the enlargement of your auxiliary
is iu your hands. As you instruct
and make interesting, the work will
grow, the new members come, be
cause with knowledge comes inter
est.
Progress. When a man enlarges
his business he puts more monej in
it. The Home Mission Society is
now unable to grow and spread fur
ther the knowledge of the Lord Je
sus without more funds. Unless we
enlarge we can |only hold what we
already have. We pray “Thy king
dom come.” Are we ready to speed
its coming? By enlisting another
woman in this great work we may
do more much than by doubling
ourj contribution. Have you brought
in that other woman, that another
may be blessed In service, that more
funds may be added, that the King
dom may indeed oome? If not, will
you not go after her this month?
Supt. of Literature.
At Marseilles last Sunday an an
archist* attempted to kill Premier
Gombs of the Freneh government.
Two pistol shots were fired, but the
premier was not touohed. The man
WM at once arrested. He gave his
name as Sanvaire Picola, and it is
believed he is an Italian.
Excursion Rates to Baltimore, Md.,
Via Central of Ga. Railway.
Account of the Sovereign Grand
Lodge of Odd Fellows, Sept. 21st,
1903, excursion tickets will be on
sale at all ticket stations on Central
of Ga. Ry. to Baltimore and return,
via all Tail routes; also via Savannah
and palatial steamships of the M. &
M. T. Oo. For rates, dates of sale
and further information apply so
nearest Oontral of Ga. Ry. agent.
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The re-exportation of cotton from
Liverpool to New York in July
greatly increased the price in Eng
land, and the attention of the gov
ernment was celled to the unsatis
factory condition last week. The
reshipment this year amouuted to
400.000 hundred weight against
459.000 hundred weight reshipped
last year.
Now is the Time
To order repairs for your Gin
nery for the Fall season. We have
one of the largest and most complete
stooks of
Belling, Packing,
Engine and Boiler
\ Fittings. Pulleys,
Shafting, Etc., in
the South.
We also handle Wind Mills and
Farm Machinery.'
IRADLET Sill SAW FILERS
lead them all. Write for oironlars.
Our prioes are right. Don’t delay.
Write us to-day,
MACON, GEORGIA.
*****
’s Seeds
FOR FALL SOWING.
Farmers and Gardeners who de
sire the latest and fullest informa
tion about
Vegetable and Farm Seeds
should write for Wood's New
Pall Catalogue. It tells all about
the fall planting of Lettuce, Cab
bage and other Vegetable crops
which are proving so profitable to
southern growers. Also about
Crimson Clover, Vetches?
Grasses and Clovers*
Seed Oats, Wheat*
Rye, Barley, etc.
Wood's New Fall Catalogue mailed
free on request. Write for it.
T.W. WOOD & SONS,
Seedsmen, • Richmond, Va.
Style and Comfort...
Are’combined in the Shoes we sell.
Any kind you want, and the best of each kind. J
Mr. J. Henry King
is with us, and will be glad to see and serve his friends in
Perry and Houston county.
Mail orders receive prompt attention.
Oul Shoes give satisfaction. Try a pair.
THE TAYLOR SHOE CO.,
519 CHERRY ST.. MACON, CA.
W. D. DAY,
HEADQUARTERS FOR
Farmers’ Supplies.
I have just received one carload of the
Best Patent Flour from Illinois mills,
the best wheat country in the world, that
I will offer for - - $4.65 Pe* Barrel
cash. Second Patent at $4.40' cash. I
guarantee every sacic to be the very best
flour made or money refunded. Try It.
I have 15 Bbls. Fine, Bright Ga. Cane Syrup for sale.
I also carry in stocK Corn, Meat, Oafs,
Meal, Lard, Tobacco, Farm Tools, Wag
ons, Buggies, Hardware, Sugar, Coffee,
Bran, StocK Food, &c.
I am also in position to famish anything in
the Dry Goods line—Clothing, Shoes, Hats,
or any goods you may need. Call on me. I can supply
your wants at reasonable prices for cash or on time. Your
trade will be appreciated.
Store No. 1, Brick Block.
W.vD. DAY, Perry, Ga
How’s This..
One Lot Ladies’ $1.00 Slippers
for
75c
One “
“ 1.25
u
Cl
95c
One
“ 1.50
a
Cl
1.15
One “
“ 2.00
((
u
1.60
One
“ 3.50
Cl
2.49
50 Pairs Children’s 75c
Sandals lor
50c.
We Have Lots of Others.
COME TO SEE US.
MACON SHOE CO
408 THIRD STREET.
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Tlxe DPla.ce To Bu-sr
Staple Groceries, Stock Feed, Farm
Supplies, Bagging and Ties
is where the stock is complete, the goods of best quality
and the prices right.
MY STORE IS OF THAT KIND.
I invite the farmers of Houston county, and other readers
of the Home Journal, to give me a share
of their patronage.
GOODS GUARANTEED TO BE AS REPRESENTED*
T. E. MI niilTT,
451,453 & 455 Third St.
MACON, GA.