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About The Rockdale banner. (Conyers, Ga.) 1888-1900 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 12, 1890)
ROCKDALE BANNER. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Per Tear, in advance..........-....... $1.00 Six Months............................ H Entered Mall at Matter. the Conyers Poatoffiee as Second Class Advertising Rates made knows on demand. Job Work neatly and promptly executed, All obituaries, resolutions or i respect, one-half etc., charged lor at the rate of two and cents per line. T. B. O'KELLET. Editor and Proprietor, Senator Ingalls, in reply to the inquiry “Can a politician be a Christian?" says: “Everything is possible with God." Tracklaying has been com¬ menced on the M. G. and A. road at Maehen, and is now progress¬ ing toward Covington. Politically things seem now about settled for the present. It is to be hoped that we will now have more sentiment and less ex¬ citement. Last Monday morning Gen. Phil Cook was sworn in as secre¬ tary of the state, and Col. R. T. Nesbitt took the oath to faithfully perform all the duties of commis¬ sioner of agriculture. Mr. Hill of Merriwether intro¬ duced a bill in the Georgia ’.legis lature last Friday to pay the members $160 each foi the term and no more. This would bo four dollars per diom for the legal for¬ ty days. Col. Northen reappointed Ex¬ ecutive Secretary J. W. Warren^ promoted Tip Harrison to a like position and made Stanhope Sams of tho Evening Journal staff minute clerk in the place of Mr. Harrison. Hon. R. G. Mitchell, president o the Georgia Senate, at the Con¬ federate Veterans’ meeting last Saturday night made one of the strongest appeals yet heard from their eluef tho beloved General John B. Gordon. Even the stoutest hearts gave way, and old soldiers wept like children. Better and more general edu¬ cation for the children of poor and laboring people is a funda¬ mental principle of the Alliance, and yet the editor of tlie Alliance organ in our midst has not opened his mouth, so far as we have no¬ ticed concerning the public school system now proposed for our peo¬ ple. Is he opposed to it? or is he only awaiting orders? The defeat of McKinley the author of the noted McKinley Tariff Bill, is hailed by Demo¬ crats everywhere with joy. Let the good work go on, let the doc¬ trine of low tariff be shouted from one end of this country to the other, and let the Alliance advo¬ cate it, until this great oppressive tax of the poor man shall be re¬ duced to its minimum. The students of the University of Georgia are democratic to the core, and when the news spread that the democrats had made a clean sweep all over the union and were advancing steadily to supremacy in tho nation, their joy got tho best of them, and they made a raid on the boxes, barrels and everything of an inflammable nature to be found around tho center of Athens. A big pile was made and tho torch applied. One hundred of the boys danced tho war dance around the burning heap and gave the college yell with a zest that betokened demo¬ cratic zeal that will last in years to come. THE SENATE FOR GORDON. The senate was carefully polled yesterday morning with this re¬ sult: For Gordon... 26 For Norwood. 5 For Hines.... 1 For Hammond 3 For Watson.. 1 Bor Calhoun.. 1 * Anti-Gordon .. 5 „ "'Unexpressed.. 2 • it is 26 solid for Gordon and pfwgsecl. ■ &Giers, This against, looks and like unex would be there wore than ten Alliance Jno. men m B. the^Miate Gordo*. alone for Gen. G0RD0N ECHOES. There Seems to Be an Outburst of Peeling in the State More and More Fa¬ vorable'to Gordon* The Atlanta Journal in report¬ ing the proceedings of Democrat¬ ic demonstrations in Atlanta last Saturday night said that “when Col. Fenn, of Colorada, refered to General Gordon in his speech at the artesian well Saturday night, the clouds went out of sight be¬ yond the stars to make room for the applause of the audience.” The following is an extract from his speech as given by the Jour¬ nal: “I am a democrat from the west, and one who wore the blue. And the thought of my uniform re¬ minds me that I had the honor to be captured by that matcnless confederate chieftain, John B. Gordon. [Stoims of applause.] I tell you, democrats of Geor¬ gia, that the democrats of the west send greetings to you and Dray you send this, your greatest statesman, to the chief councils of the nation. [A thousand hurrahs.] Th* democrats of the whole union demand that Gordon shall be in the senate—the front chair in the democratic ranks of the United States Senate are open to receive him. [Several thousand hurrahs.] “I had the good fortune to be in Chicago when Gen. Gordon made the speech there that cap¬ tured the nation. That he—the greatest confederate—shouldcome into the heart of the west and pro¬ claim the doctrine of fraternity in such terms as to capture in pr ace those whom he had captured in war is itself a eulogy that few men can reach. That speech was printed iu pharnphlet f rrn and circulated as a campaign docu¬ ment; and that speech has done more than any agency to bring about the grand democratic vic¬ tory which we celebrate to-night. [Ton thousand hurrahs.] Send this man to tho senate and democracy’s triumph is complete. Keep him at home, and Reed, McKinley and the balance will say: “You have won in the house and gained in tho senate and made a big stride toward the presidency—but we still roll as a sweet morsel under our tongue the fact that you have repudiated the past, with all its traditions, by defeating its formomost living rep resentative. Gentlemen of the Georgia leg islature, I beg you: Satisfy the democrats and paralyze the re publicans of the nation by send ing to the senate the warrior, the patriot, the statesman, the match less and the gallant Gordon.* [Ap plause that shook the stars.] points from mr. sharpe, of cakroll Hob. E. B. Sharpe, an Alliance loader from Carroll county and a gentleman of broad information, was heard to express these views: “There seems to be an idea pre¬ vailing that the election of Gen¬ eral Gordon would be a blow at the Alliance. This is all stuff, aud has been industriously used by his opponents for campaign purposes. No one has been spo¬ ken of for the high office of sena¬ tor is in so close sympathy, with the principles of the Alliance as General Gordon. The leading issues of that great order were advocated by him years before its organization. Then again, if he is elected, it will be by the votes of Alliance members of the legislature, and if so, how could it be a defeat of the Alliance. Again the defeat of General Gordon would be considered a national calamity just at this time. Tho most influential and magnet¬ ic man of the south—in the con¬ gress of the United States, he would be iu a position to wield great influence in the interest of the farmers and all other classes. INTERVIEW WITH EX-PBESIDENT R. H.JACKSON. Hon. R. H. Jackvon, the mem¬ ber from Heard, who comes to the legislature instructed against General Gordon, was asked a few questions which brought forth these replies: “I was elected president of the St Re Alliance December 20, 1887. About the first encouragement I got was from Governor Gordon. I saw him in his office and else ^ere frequently and he always lent me all possible aid. He told me that I had the honor of being the highest official in an organi¬ zation whose establishment he had desired for years, and that I was doing the grandest work of my life. “Has he maintained the same line of conduct? Most earnestly and persistently. At every op¬ portunity he has done his best to help the order. I do not know a word or sentence to the contrary. Consistent? Yes, the most con¬ sistent friend we have had. “How would his election affect the Alliance? In my honest jugement it would do more to unite opposing factions in the Alliance—to solidify and build up the order than anything possible. “Will I vote for him? No; I am instructed against him and I cannot disobey the voice of my people, my personal judgement to the contrary notwithstanding.” HON. C. C. REID OF PUTNAM. There is no better allianceman than Mr. C. C. Reid, and here is the way he talks about General Gordon:’ “Yes, I firmly believe that Gen Gordon is the man for the United States senate. We can judge public servants only by their^acts in the service of the public. Gen¬ eral Gordon stands pre-eminently as the champion of the cause of the people. His record through a service of twenty-five J years or more is as clear as the noonday sun. His voice was always heard when the interest of the people was at stake. Mr. Reid received the follow¬ ing telegram from J. T. Dennis, vice president of Putnam County Alliance: Hou. R. A. Reid, llouaeof Representatives: Putnam county alliance congratulates you on your noble stand, Keep kicking; we are with you. ELECTRIC BITTERS. This remedy is becoming so well known and so popular as to need no special mention. All who have used Electric Bitters sing the same song of praise.— A purer medicine does not exist and ^ guaranteed to do all that is claimed. Electric Bitters will cure all diseases of the liver and kidneys, will remove pimples, boils, salt rheum and other affec ^ on8 caused by impure blood.— Will drive Malaria from the sys tern and prevent as well as cure all Malarial fevers.—For cure of headache, constipation and indi gestion try Electric Bitters—En tire satisfaction guaranteed, or money refunded.—Price 50cts aud $1.00 per bottle at W. H. Lee & Son’s drugstore. ------ McEIr**’* Win* of Card III and THEDFORD’S BLACK-DRAUGHT are for sale by the following merchants in Rockdale county: Dr. W. H. Lee & Son, Conyers, M. R. Stewart, Conyers. W. M. Richardson, Richardson. Geo. T. Smith (near) Conyers. H. P. & D. M. Almand & Co., Conyers. LnOK, HEM, AND ACT -AND DON’T FORGET THAT ALMAND & LANGFORD Have got one of the best assorted SuOCBlS OI General Merchnadise Ever offered in the city of Conyers, which they will sell as LOW AS THE LOWEST Don't fail to call on them when you ^ant any thing in the mer can ^ e ^ ne - “Us Boys.”, A temperance lecturer was preaching on his favorite theme. “Now, boys, when I ask you a question you must not be afraid to speak up and answer me. When you look up and see all these fine houses, farms, and cat¬ tle, do you ever think who owns them all now? Your fathers own them, do they not?” “Yes, sir," shouted a hundred voices. “Where will your fathers be in twenty years?” “Dead,” shouted the boys. “That’s right. And who will own this property then?” Us boys,” shouted the urchins. s Right. Now, tell me, did you ever, in going along the street, notice the drunkards lounging around the public-house door, waiting for some one to treat them?” “Yes sir; lots of them.’’ “Well, where will they be in twenty years from now?” “Dead,” exclaimed the boys. “And who will be drunkards then?” “Us boys.” Everybody was thunder-struck. It sounded awfully! It was awful; but it was true. Figure Puzzle, Following is a very curious puz¬ zle. Try it, all of you: Opeu a book at random and se¬ lect a word within the first ten lines and within the tenth word from the end of the line. Mark the word. Now doulle[the num¬ ber of the page and multiply the sum by five. Then add twenty. Then add the number of the lino you have selected. Then add five. Multiply the sum by ten, Add the number of the word in the line. From the sum substract two hundred and fifty, and the remainder will indicate in the unit column tho number of the word, in the ten column the number of the line, and the remaining figures the number of the page.—Phila¬ delphia Times’. A WONDER WORKER. Mr. Frank Huffman, a young man of Burlington, Ohio, states that he had been under the care of two prominent physicians, and used their treatment until he was not able to get around. They pronounced his case to be con¬ sumption and incurable. He was persuaded to try Dr. King’s New Discovery for consumption, coughs and colds and at that time was not able to walk across the street without resting. He found, before he had used half of a dol Was “”. ch 6 -' enjoying U h6alth” j have good throat, lung If you trouble any or chest try it. We guar an - tee satisfaction, Trial bottles free at W. H. Lee & Son’s drug store. Ten teams wanted at once for twelve months work. Alex. Currie. Established 1886 Established 1386 GRAB OPENING -NOW OF_ Fall and Winter -AT H- P- 5 DJI. ALWAND SIS. Conyers, Get,, Have just received a large assortment o l-tl Winter Gooes, Jean? Cashmeres, Waterproofs, Dickeys, all wool Kerseys, and full lire of fall Jeans, etc. ' 1 Good jean3 at 25 cts per yard. Best jeans at 3 yds for $1. Drens Goods;, Fine Black Henriettas from 25c to Si 00 per yard. “ Colored Henriettas “ 25c “ $1.00 “ “ Black Silks, a large assortment of fine Buttons, Silk Plush Lin¬ ings and a large stock of Dress Ginghams, latest styles of Prints and everything you need in Dress Goods at prices to suit all. Notions body. Largest stock we have ever bought and at prices to please every Come in and look at them. Harness and Leather, Sole Leather, Harness Leather, Whang Leather, Leather Col¬ lars, Shuck and Barke Collars, Harness all styles, Home Made Har¬ ness, Sadies, Bridles, Whips, and Buggy Robes. Jewelry and watches. Fine assortment. Come in and look at these pretty goods, no trouble to show them. We can and will please you in prices on Jewelry. Crockery and Glassware J& prices to suit any and all of our customers. Come in and buy your outfit when you get ready to go to house keeping. Furniture. We keep good stock of Furniture. Bureaus, Wardrobes, Bed¬ steads, Chairs, Tables, Wash stan ts Mattresses and Springs, be sure to examine our stock befo r e you buy. HARDWARE. _ _ usually Large kept stock Hardware just received, consisting of everything by country merchants. GROCERIES. ^ We keep good stock of Groceries. Sugar, Coffee, Cheese, Tea, Soda, Baking Powders, and all things that are good to eat. Bone¬ less Hams, Boneless Shoulders, Canvas Hams, Meat, Lard, Flour, Meal, Salt, Bagging, Ties, Syrup, and Molasses. We keep good goods, warrant everything we sell, and guarantee our prices to be as low as any in Conyers. CLOTHIHG. Clothing to suit everybody. Just received from New York fore Bought at Rock Bottom Brices, Come and see for yourself be you buy. Shoes. At all prices from 25c a pair to five dollars. We keep the Ge uine Home made Gainesville Shoe, every part warranted, at to suit the times, Fine Ladies shoes, fine Men Shoes, fine tin - ren Shoes. Come to see us when you wish to buy Shoes. Hats. Large stock of Hats to fit the little Boys, big Boys, and the g- - tlemen at the Lowest Prices. Just received from tne Las markets. -V 1
