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About The Rockdale banner. (Conyers, Ga.) 1888-1900 | View Entire Issue (April 23, 1889)
ROCKDALE BANNER. SUBSCRIPTION: PER YEAR (in advance). $ 1 . 00 . FOR 6 Months........... 50 cts. Entered at the Conyers Post Office as second class mail matter. Advertising rates made known on Demand Job Work Neatly and Promptly Executed. T. D. O KSLIiEV - Business Manager JOHN tt. MADDOX - - . Editor The threatened strike of the coal miners of Western Pennsyl¬ vania against a reduction of wa¬ ges will again emphasize the fact that they made fools of themselves when they voted last fall. The names of the descendants of the Washington family were published the other day and since then a great many people have probably ceased to wonder why Wasliington is called the father of his country. Brother Clarkson is working liis guilotine with the energy of a genuine spoilsman. He has re¬ cently been discharging postmas¬ ters at the rate of one every live minutes during office hours. Pious Mr. Wanamaker may think this very wicked, but he keeps his mouth shut. Mr. Cleveland has declined to serve as commissioner for the new High Bridge park in New York. No doubt liis law business re¬ quires all of his time. By liis de¬ clination, however, his fellow-cit¬ izens ate deprived of the services of one who would have made a capable and honest commissoner. The President has not made yet many appointsments in the south. In Washington there is an impres¬ sion that there are two reasons for the delay. One is that the President wants to appoint men who tire influential in their respec¬ tive communities, and upon whom he can depend for Harrison dele¬ gations to the national convention in 1892. The other is the difficul¬ ty of discovering who of the ap¬ plicants are the most worthy and are likely to give the most satis¬ faction. “Scatter $he bermuda," is the advise of the Monroe Advertiser, which goes on to say: We have before urged upon, our readers the importance "of bermuda to the worn lands of this section. And we would again stress the fact that there is no other method of recuperating our worn and thin lands go cheap and so certain as the growing of bermuda grass on them. Instead of striving to kill every sprig of this grass that puts up on your farm, take it to the thin, worn spots and gullied plar ees, and nurture and cultivate it and thereby reap a benefit from it. We grow no other crop that pays iu more ways than bermuda. A bill is now pending before the Michigan legislature to sub¬ stitute hanging for imprisonment for life as the penalty for murder iu the first degree. Many years ago the state abolished capital punishment and it lias held stead¬ ily to this policy. Several other states adopted similar laws under the stress of an emotional wave which swept over the country. Most of them, however, have gone back to the old method of punish¬ ing the crime of murder by hang¬ ing, until now it is probable that only Rhode Island, Maine, Mich¬ igan and Wisconsin continue the practice of imprisoning murders for life. But in Kansas the pro¬ vision that a murderer cannot be convicted until the governor fixes the day of execution lias resulted in practically abolishing capital punishment iu that state also. It is to be hoped that the Leg¬ islature at its summer session will abolish the inspection fee on fer¬ tilizers. The manufactures in¬ clude, of course, the amount of the fee when making their prices, and the farmers have it to pay at last. It is virtually a levied tax on the farming class for educa¬ tional purposes—a tax that should be put on all classes alike.—Hen¬ ry County Times. Relative to the furious rush for Oklahoma,, the Courier-Journal suggestively remarks that “if Hades itsell were announced to be open to settlers, and men could get there without dying, there would be no lack of immigrants.” This describes the Oklahoma rush with great exactness. A LondQn company has been organized to construct railroads, telegraphs, etc., in Africa. On that oontinent the experiment will be most fully tried of whether savages can come into contact with a full blown modern civiliza¬ tion and live. We congratulate Editor F. H. Richardson, of the Macon Tele¬ graph, upon his approaching marriage. This happy event will take place at Christ church, in Macon, Wednesday, the-elect be¬ ing Miss Leila Rose Cornor.— Columbus Sun. The Greensboro Herald and Journal pointedly says: Protec¬ tion and the victory of the party of protection are responsible for the formation and successful con¬ tinuance of trusts. Until the pro¬ tection tree is cut down, the agri¬ cultural masses may expect to be ground by monopolies and thiev¬ ing trusts. April 14th, 1849, was Sunday, and on that day snow fell as low down as middle Georgia. It fell at intervals, pretty much all day uear Augusta. The weather cleared during the night and the next morning there was a heavy white frost. Cotton was up, corn was in many places knee high, and wheat was in the bloom. Wheat and cotton were killed, and it was difficult to get seed to replant cot¬ ton with. Corn was so severely bitten that many persons plowed theirs up aud planted over; those who did not, however made fail crops. The ci'ops that year were generally good except wheat and fruit. Many grown trees that were almost in full leaf were killed Xeurnlyic Vernons And those troubled with nervousness resulting from cure or overwork will be relieved by taking Brown's Iron Bitters. Genuine . has trade mark and crossed red lines on w rapper. There is a widespread irnpres son that Oklahoma is a sort of Garden of Eden. Remarkable stories have peon circulated about its climate aud soil. Its climate has been described as being very mild and wonderfully even, and its soil as being marvelously fertile.. These stories have caus¬ ed the unprecedented rush to the new territory. Those who have lived in Oklahoma ttnd know all about it declare that the reports about the soil and climate of the country have very little founda¬ tion, and that the great majority of the thousands who are expec¬ ting to settle there will be bitterly disappointed. •aui,' 115 u»i«sp I <1 P103 'oiu-mMu pood u aaiS pu» 'no.< ojno ip n u sire.iJ. / / xoui nuaiisSsnj sw nnuu Xj.I, '.(Jl !<!«»'» Su!u;ou joj poos a;[u.j 'mo u.ow pu :uu nol jo sjujv mjvu Uiio-i Jl Deer farming is a new venture iu Lowndes county, but it lias been tried and proven a success by such men as Mayor W. L. Thomas and J. C. Hunt of Val¬ dosta. Each of these gentlemeu have a drove of deer that run about in a pasture like cattle. The only difference between the two pastures is that it is necessary to inclose the deer within a wire fence about 12 feet high. Each of the above named geutlemen have a pasture of this kind plan¬ ted iu rye, upon which their herds of deer graze and keep roll¬ ing fat. In the winter it is, of course, necessary to feed them upon grain, but as a deer can be fed ou the same quantity or very little more, than a turkey the cost of raising them is very slight while they sell at a high rate. At present neither Messrs. Thomas nor Hunt raise more than a dozen annually, and consequently they lmve not yet commenced selling the venison, as their families will consume that amount. But with¬ in a few years each of these gen¬ tlemen will doubtless realize a handsome sum upon their deer farms. The original stock came from the country below Valdosta ou the Florida line, which abounds iu deer at present. They were captured when young, and the herds are now as gentle and kind as Jersey cattle. Hon. James M. Smith of Ogle¬ thorpe county is making arrange¬ ments to go largely into the rais¬ ing of cattle. He already has a herd of some 5(M) which he will in¬ crease to 1,000 during the summer. At last the world seems to have sized up Boulanger for the fussy little demagogue that he is. The little hoy was on his knees in his little night dress saying his prayer, and his little sister couldn’t resist the temptation to tickle the soles of his little feet. He stood it as long.as he could, and then he said: “Please, God, excuse me while I lick the stuffing out of Nellie.” Teacher—“Seems you are nev er able to answer any of my ques¬ tions. How is this, my little boy?" Little Johnny—“If I knew the things you asked me, ma’am, dad wouldn't go to the trouble of sen¬ ding me here.” According to Barnes' “Brief History of the United States,” Horace Greely at the age of two began to study the newspapers. At four lie could read anything placed before him. At six he could spell aiiy word in the Eng¬ lish language, was somewhat vers ed.in Geography and arithmetic, and had read the entire Bible. Now, no sensible man is going to believe such stud. If the north¬ ern histories used as text hooks in our school contain much fiction of this sort, it would be well to rule out the entire lot. McELBEE’t WINE OF CARDUI for Weak Nerves. An an illustration of the old saying that really great men are modest, it may be cited that John Bright regarded Mr. Gladstone as the greatest orator in England. Mr. Gladstone, on the other hand, thought Jolm Bright entitled to that honor. It is said that the Marietta young men do more courting and less marrying than any young men in any town in the State. They evidently believe that there is more happiness in pursuit than in possession. While Postmaster-Gftneral Wan amaker poses as the disciple of civil service reform in the post office department, his first assist¬ ant, Mr Clarkson, represents the spoilsmen. This appears to be a very nice sort of arrangement. The civil service reformers may praise Mr. Wanamaker, and the republican spoilsmen may extrol the virtues of Mr. Clarkson. A good many people have fallen into the habit of comparing Presi¬ dent Harrison’s administration at every step with that of Mr. Cleve¬ land. This may stimulate the President to greater effort. He will have to make a very fine re¬ cord, or else, at tho end of four years, the comparison will not show up favorably to him. Read, Read \ Wo respectfully call tho attention of our friends, customers and the PUBLIC GENERALLY To the FACT that we now lmve in STORF one of tie Largest and as well assorted Stock of General Merchandise To be found anywhere: embracing in endless variety and qualities all kinds OP DRY GOODS Notions, Mens’ and Ladies' Shoes, Hats and Clothing, Staple and FANCY GROCERIES Harness, Bridles, Saddles, Ac. Ac. Also full hue of Farming Tools, DISCOU NTS, winch bought for SPOT CASH, getting the benefit of all enables us to Sell as low as the Lowest FOR CASH OR ON TIME V hicli we are determined to do, nT’il'SvPTomW WH0 WANT ANYTHING AS IN Respectfully, Almand & WgAT IS SCROFULA It is that impurity in the blood, which, ac¬ cumulating in the glands of the neck, pro¬ duces unsightly lumps or swellings; which causes painful running sores on the arms, legs, or feet; which developes ulcers in the eyes, ears, or nose, often causing blindness or deafness; which is the origin of pimples, can¬ cerous growths, or the many other manifesta¬ tions usually ascribed to “humors:” which, fastening upon the lungs, causes consumption and death. Being theVo.st ancient, it is the most general of all diseases or affections, for very few persons are entirely free from it. How ft Be Can CURED By taking Hood's Sarsaparilla, which, by the remarkable cures it has accomplished, often when other medicines hiyve failed, lias proven itself to be a potent and peculiar medicine for this disease. Some of taese cures are really wonderful. If you suffer from scrofula, bo sure to try Hood's Sarsaparilla. « My daughter Mary was afflicted with scrof¬ ulous sore neck from the time she was 22 months old till she became six years of age. Lumps formed in her neck, and one of them after growing to the size of a pigeon s egg, became a running sore for over threeyears. We gave her nood’s Sarsaparilla, when the lump and all indications of scrofula entirely dis¬ appeared, and now she seems to be a healthy child.” J. S. Carlile, Kauri girt, N. J. K. B. Be sure to get only Hood’s Sarsaparilla Sold by a.11 druggists, 01; six for g5. Prepared only by C. I. HOOD & CO., Apothecaries, Lowell, Mass. IOO poses One Dollar DUJN 1 -c J? 2 - x11j TT TO SEE T. J. 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These samples, send o» well as the watch, wo in ■ home " ™'' for 2 Free, anti cud after you have thoso kept them your months shown them to who tuuy write have called, they become cf your own property. Watch Thoso who at once can ba sura receiving the end Stittioad: Samples. We ilvx pay ail express, l^ortiund, freight, eta Maine. Address Co., £12, I have used and am still using Holmes terace level, the “Eclipse.” It works like a charm. I know nothing better. G. W. Weaver, Conyers, Ga If you fail to get your paper be sure to inform us of the fact. Conyers, - - Q a> Our stock of Goods 1 1 0 complete in * pect; and every invited our Friend ^ A V are to examin them. Shoe Display! /* re of all sizes, all prices, any 'QUALITY from the cheapest 1o llio BEST market. Wo feel al most 1 ike clialleniriiif the world PRICES and QUALITY, j, H on V this wants department of tho trading we are public. able to supply ti - Listen at This! Thirty-six inch wide fino caslimcrcs for only 25 cts a yard. This is an offer that only has to bo known to secure a rusk for tho goods. BARGAINS! BARGAINS! feebly expresses it. • WIIO EYEB HEARD TELL OF SUCH AN OFFER! CLOTHING FOE ALL For Boys and Men* Suits to fit and! quality guaranteed. Our Spring Stock is almost perfect. Nothing is wanting from the BEST down to the COMMONEST, Prices and goods to suit all. GROCERIES! Embrace everything marketable. Our pride is to make it meet every demand of the public. When you want goods come to see us. PKEimiOCKEBI This department is superb and endless. Our stock is the Rockdale. prettiest ever offered for sale in Anything wanted can be had. OH! FOR SPRING GOODS To please the eye and suit the pocket-book spread 6ut iu extrava most attractive offered f lor ever tn® sale on this market. Styles prettiest. best and the designs the HATS! HATS! HAT® S ^ lead A aild i. W6 llRVG V clH rmexceJie Q stocK. , Come and ^ see. Salines the Lcveliest On the market. Dress goods W matched in beauty.
