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THE DALTON ARGUS. Entered at the Postottice in Dalton, Ga., as ■econd-class matter, and issued every Saturday by A. H. Shaver. x OFFICIAL OI.’GAN OF THE COI MY. A. 11. shavi;iv, EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR. BATTRHAY, JANUARY 2«ih. IM»4 Rome SAYS she’s already capture! the whole cotton factory bakery. Next to Sibley and Bland, Bryan seems to he the biggest ass in Congress And that's saying a good deal. It is gratifying to see that the “sore head” organs have quit abusing President Cleveland, and are giving the jimcrow congressmen their just deserts. Let that whitecap correspondence be tween the Redds, the Morrisons and the Staffords break right short off. It is getting m-o-n-o-t-o n-o-u-s. We do not need it. By all means let ns use every availa ble method to locate industries in Dalton. Industries bring workmen and make pay-rolls, and workmen and pay-rolls make cities. Editor Grubb, of the Darien Gazette, truthfully declares: “Governor Northen has taken the contract to build up Geor gia, and that means that Georgia is going to be built up.” Did you read Watson’s card ? Tommy’s feelings are getting very tender “all of a sudden.” Tommy begs for consideration of his feelings, and in the same breath abuses everybody else on earth. Pitiable spectacle! A Kentucky preacher is in the habit of standing on his head and turning som ersaults while preaching. He would make a good running mate for “Darling Willie” and the Pollard. Argus subscribers who live at a dis tance must pay up their subscriptions or have their papers cut off. We love to accommodate our friends, but the friends should accommodate us once in a while, just to make it more binding. The Atlanta Journal deserves great credit for utilizing Editor Carmack’s idea by turning its paper over a day to the At lanta ladies to run for the benefit of the Exposition. It will make every woman in Atlanta feel that she has a special interest in both the Exposition and the Journal. The appointment of Col. W. K. Moore as United States Commissioner, with beadquarters at Dalton, is very gratifying to his fellow-townsmen. Col. Moore is an eminent lawyer, of undoubted ability and probity, and his conduct of the office can but give perfect satisfaction. The Argos has received fully a dozen handsome calendars for 1895, all vieing with each other to be pretty and orna mental. The most useful one is a plain calendar issued by the Insurance Com pany of North America--without fancy touches or adornment. How true to life When we want sound sense, honest friendship, true love, pure hearts and able minds, we go to the plain, unassum ing, sturdy, every-day man, not to those whose worth has been vitiated by the frills, furbelows and follies of the preten tious world. Editor Forrester, of the Richland Gazette, certainly talks out in meeting about “The Round Dance.” , Hear him : “What do you think of round dancing?” was the inquiry received by The Paper the other day. The writing was evidently feminine. Why, dear girl, a nice quiet hug in some se cluded and shady corner is preferable in every respect. Hugging by music is a snare and a de lusion. Besides, when you take it that way every other fellow who can ‘shake his feet' a little can come in on the same terms. This is from a masculine standpoint- It strikes The Paper, little lady, that such nice gir's as yon must be—if you are obliged to hug at all—would much prefer the old-fashioned way to hugging before an assemblage of people. The Paper doesn’t consider a little scraping on a fiddle or a little drumming on a piano as sufficient license for a man to hug a lady.” This hugging evidence ought to count, for Brother Forrester is a young man, and he has “tripped the light fantastic toe” all over Dougherty and Sumter counties. Judge John C. Hart has called a special term of Jasper superior court, on January 21st, for the purpose of trying to convict the parties who lynched a negro by the name of Lee Lawrence, who had been found guilty ol criminal assault. The Governor says, if necessary, he will ask the attorney general to assist the solicitor general in the investigation and prosecution. In onr opinion none of the parties who took part in the lynching will be found guilty of murder. It is one thing to investigate such a matter, and quite another to convict the partes. There is an unwritten law in Georgia that the man who makes a criminal assault upon a woman must meet with a speedy death—the only thing necessary is, that the guilt of the party is beyond all question.—Covington Enlerpise. C’OTTON OK CORN. From the official report of the United States Department of Agriculture, just issued, it is seen that tire total value of the south’s cotton crop, 1893 94, was $294,495,000, and the value of the south’s coin crop in 1894 was $302,724,061, or just $8,229,063 more than the value of the cotton crop for 1893 94. These fig ures show conclusively that cotton is no longer “king/ in the south, and that the south is beginning to take rank with the leading sections of the globe as a food producer. From that same report some idea of of the extent of the failure of the western corn crop last year can be had —that is, in the four states of Nebraska, Kansas, lowa and South Dakota. Nebraska’s corn crop for 1893 was 157,2C0,000 bushels, which was a little less than the average crop for three years, but in 1894 the total yield of the whole state was only 13,855,000 bushels, or less than 9 per cent of an average crop, showing a decrease of 91 per cent. South Dakota’s crop dropped from 20,511,000, bushels in 1893, to 1,490- 000 bushels in 1894, or a decline of 93 per cent. In lowa, the great corn state of the Union, which annually produces from 250,000,000 to 350,000,000 bushels, the yield in 1894 was only 81,340,000 bushels. Kansas, from a crop of 139,- 400,000 bushels in 1893, dropped to 41,- 700,000 bushels iu 1894. Comparing the yield in these four states for 1894 and 1893, we have: 1894. 1893. Bushels. Bushels. Nebraska 13 855 000 157 278 000 .South Dakota 1 490 000 20 511 000 Kansas 41 798 000 139 456 000 lowa 81 340 000 251 832 000 Totall3B 482 000 869 077 000 Total for four States, 1893 569 077 000 Total for four States, 1894138 482 000 Decrease in 1894 430 595 000 Estimated at forty-five cents a bushel, the average value of the year’s crop for the country, this decline in production shows a loss to these states of nearly $200,000,000. Discussing these figures, the Manu facturers’ Record says: The force of the loss in Nebraska and South Dakota may be appreciated by a supposition of what it would mean toithe South should its main staple—cotton—though corn is even more to Nebraska than cotton is to the south—be cut short, and a 9,000,000-bale crop be reduced to 9 per cent, or say, 800.000 bales, with no material increase in price. Such a disaster in the south can hardly be conceived of, for we cannot im agine any weather conditions that would prove so destructive from Virginia to Texas; but what this would mean to the south is what the de struction of its corn crop means to Nebraska. The same drought and hot winds that destreved its corn crop also destroyed its bay and vege tables. The total value of its two main crops, corn and wheat, was $11,180,000, while South Car olina, for instance, with about the same popula tion as Nebraska, raised 812.173,000 worth of corn, though corn has been regarded as something of a side issue with the farmers of that state. Geor gia produced 35,100,000 bushels of corn, valued at 820,380,000. against 811,180.000 for the conbined wheat and corn crop of Nebraska; and Alabama raised 34,700,000 bushels of corn, worth 818,400,- 000. In striking contrast with this sad showing for the northwest is the condition of the south. From the official report of the United States Agricultural Department, from which these fig ures are taken, the Manufacturers’ Record has compiled the following tables, showing the total value and production of grain in the south in 1894: Corn. Wheat. Oats Bushels. Bushels. Bushels. Maryland 13 268 234 7 313 201 2 015 923 Virginia.'.... 32 195 818 6 995 219 5 400 504 North Carolina.. 32 959 484 3 475 735 5 7.54 034 South Carolina.. 18 728 819 807 845 4 077 696 Georgia 35 143 735 1 627 413 7 527 276 Florida 5 214 044 643 926 Alabama 34 760 311 417 274 4 910 347 Louisiana 17 880 183 785 272 Texas 69 338 676 6 893 150 20 013 119 Arkansas 38 437 824 1 416 2.54 5 990 097 Tennessee 68 060 316 5 816 788 6 511 133 West Virginia.. 12 611 968 4 897 478 2 884 724 Kentucky 67 892 297 11 005 963 10 312 806 Total 482 252 060 50 707 020 78 675 951 VALUE. States. Corn. Wheat. Oats. Marylandß 7 134 117 $ 3 049 129 8 787 210 Virginia 15 132 053 3 917 339 1 998 186 No. Carolina 15 490 957 2 259 228 2 531 775 So.iCarolina 12 713 932 702 825 2 161 179 Georgia 20 383 366 1 236 834 3 838 911 Florida 3 701 971 392 795 Alabama. 18 422 965 325 474 2 504 277 Mississispi 17 606 294 30 503 869 074 Louisiana ... 11 085 713 369 078 Texas 38 829 659 3 722 301 7 805 116 Arkansas 18 06.5 777 778 940 2 396 039 Tennessee... 26 543 523 3 007 872 2 278 897 W. Virginia 7 188 822 2 889 887 1 125 042 Kentucky.... 29 872 611 5 502 982 3 712 610 Total $241 631 560 S2B 323 314 $32 769 189 rotal production of grain in South in 1894, bushels 611 635 031 Total value of grain prouduced in South in 18945302 724 063 These figures will prove of great inter est to the thoughtful farmer. It will tell him that had the south, in 1894, fol lowed its recent practice of raising all cotton, and buying its corn and meat, it would now be as bad off as Nebraska, and there would have been a gen et al famine all over the land. It will tell him which it is best to raise —corn or cotton. We hope these figures will claim thoughtful attention. The Brooklyn strikers need some of that Chicago medicine. IMaßSuLl's IDIOCY. The Douglasville New South says of Bob Ingersoll’s visit to Atlanta : “We notice that the Atlanta press is speaking out against the people ot that citv going out to hear Ingersoll lecture when he arrives. This is a move in the right direction. The Christian re ligion has been in existence for two thousand years, and has been cherished by the wisest and best men in every age and country, and it is stronger today than it lias ever been before. We hope when Ingersoll arrives in Atlanta that he will be left to lecture to empty seats.” Yes, while Bob Ingersoll’s infidelity is enough to make his profane utterancesdis tasteful to southern ears and his presence * THE ARGUS: DALTON. GA. SATURDAY. JANUARY 26. 1895. in'a southern city is a temporary blot upon its name, the south has another weighty reason for giving him the cold shout der. It was Bob Ingersoll who once said: “There never lived a man who ever owned a slave that was not at heart a thief.” And this insulting infidel has the ef frontery to go among the very people he has insulted, and expect the wives, sons, daughters*and other descendants of those he has termed “thieves” to pay their money into his coffers to hear him revile their God, ami blaspheme their Savior. If Robert G. Ingersoll, the infidel south-hater, expects to get an audience in the south, he must believe the south ern people to be fools and idiots. WOMAN IN POLITICK. The editor of the LaGrange Graphic took occasion to remark, anent Miss Helen Dortch’s appointment as assistant state librarian: This is the first woman who has ever received an appointment from the governor of Georgia. Most of the state papers have joined in congrat ulating Miss Dortch upon her appointment. Now, as far as the Graphic is concerned, it does not share in this feeling of exultation. It is sorry that the appointment was made, to tell the truth about the matter. As far as Miss Dortch is concerned, personally, we have ouly the highest admiration and respect for this bright and plucky little woman, who has won her wav iu this selfish world to success. We do not doubt for a moment but what she is well qualified for the place. But somehow, it is with a feeling of sadness that we see this innovation tn the old state of Georgia. It is the entering wedge of Georgia women into politics. The Atlanta Journal made the remark: “There is nothing in this innovation that should shock the nerves of anybody except those out-of-date sentimentalists who are opposed to the employment of women in any practical work. ” To which the Graphic eloquently and earnestly replies: Now, the Journal is wrong about this. We are not opposed to the employment of women iu any practical work. It is a sad fact that many of them are forced to engage in this, in order to live. God forbid that we should close any of the avenues of business to them. But we sincerely and honestly oppose their mingling In the filth of politics. The most of Georgia’s women—and we honor them for it—don’t want the privilege of the ballot. It is only a few foolish women who are clamoring for it, and a few misguided men who, out of excessive and assumed gal lantry, are forcing upon the women of the state something which the majority of them do not want. The Journal is doubtless correct in character izing us as an “out-of-date sentimentalist.” But we must confess that we love best the class of women who have made glorious the past record of the Southern people—those who wanted no sphere but the home and no world to rule but the heart. We must confess that the class of women to which our mothersand grandmothers belonged is the class of women to whom we raise our hats with the most deferential hom age. They were the glory ot the old-time south; they are the giory of its present, and they will be the glory of its future, if they last. The Graphic is right. We all lexve the sweet womanly woman best. But the Graphic should not take the Journal too seriously. You know tlrey are going to have a woman suffrage convention in Atlanta. ’ * Fresh Oysters today. L, Buchholz. Something New - At LOVEMAN’S. « EVERYBODY INVITED TO COME AND . A TAKE A RIDE- At the same time you can get The best Indigo Blue Calicoes at 4 L2c. The best Shir ing Colicoes at 4 l-2c. The best Table Oil Cloth at 18c. 1800 yards Brand New Dress Ginghams at sc. 500 Men’s Suits, Brand New Goods, at 5.00, 6.00 7.00 • and 88.00; worth 50 per cent more. Any Blanket, Comfort or Cloak in our house at one third its regular price. i 1500 yards best grade, full yard-wide, soft finish Bleaching, worth 10c; Our Price, 16 yards for sl. 500 yards extra heavy Canton Flannel, worth 9c; Our Price, 5c per yard. a We are Offering First-ciass w Straight-out Bargains. Loveman & Sons' Highest of all in Leavening Power.—Latest U.S. Gov’t Report Bakina A. jtssesa rUVYWvI, ABSOLUTELY PURE THE EDTI'OR'K EAKY (HAIR —The Southern Cultivator and Dixie Farmer ismow the organ of the Georgia Immigration and Investment bureau, and as/hs general manager of the bureau, ex-Go*vernor Northen will assume the edito/iaL management of the magazine. The is the best farm paper in the south, and every North Georgia far mer should take it. Call at The Argus office for club rates. —Clement must be a festive cuss when he goes on a “razee.” Wilson says Clem ent has been known to eat a whole pint of peanuts when on one of his “tares.” Clement had best lookout; .such extrava gance may bankrupt his bright sheet. —The Searight (Ala.) Beacon bobs up serenely among our exchanges. Editor Howell is giving his constituency a first class paper, and they seem to appreciate it. —A Georgia editor voices The Argus’ sentiments, when he declares: “The only politics we will know during 1895 will be the welfare of our county, town and section. We are pulling for that.” —Robert E. Edwards is now in charge of the Douglasville New South, and promises to give the people a good one. Mr. Edwards is about the sixth man who has wrestled with the people of Douglas county during the past year, and we trust is the right man in the right place. —We have been eating regularly this week. We invested a nickel in a blue pencil, and used the pencil with which to make big crqss marks. The receipts therefrom have' been gratifying to our “innards.” —Graham Forrester, of, the Richland Gazette, is a powerful knowing one for a young man. He deciares that the ex pression, “This is too, too much,” had its origin with a man who had just been presented with triplets. Will Graham please inform us what he means by “triplets.” —Editor Glenn, of <he Cleveland Progress, is still rejoicing that he did not overeat himself Christinas. We do not see why Glenn’s spiritshould be so proud. An editor, if he wants to, can be proud of starving nine days out of ten. ■ - The editor of the Madison Madi sonian, it is said, called on his a few nights since, and she played her sweetest, for him on the piano. Having finished, she asked him if she had drop ped any notes. He replied by saying: “Not as I knows on, but I’ll look under the piany and see ” —Tha Carroll County Populist is no more, and the old reliable Jack Majors is filling out its contracts with the good old democratic Times. Two to one that Jack converts most of them before their subscriptions expire. —The editor of the Stewart County Hopper finds the battle of life a serious one. Hesavs: “A family of four boys and nine girls is no small affair —country produce received on subscription at this office.” —Editor Walker, of the Acworth Post, is prospering to such an extent that he has had to buy a book of etiquette to learu how to eat all the good things he is get ting on subscription. He rises to remark : “We are informed by a note on table etiquette that ‘you should dip the spoon from you in your soup plate, and should drink the soup from the side of the spoon next to you.’ Nnow that is wondrous kind. Not necessary to get up *i and walk around the spoon and drink I from the other side. Slowly out surely the rules of table etiquette are being conformed to the convenience of the guest.” —Editor McKinney, of the Blue Ridge Post, is undergoing a newspaper expe rience that is somewhat discouraging to the new beginner. He says: “Some of our citizens right here in town don’t care a continental whether their home news paper sinks or swims.” —The editor of the Cherokee Scout has a level head on him. He says: “If a man will pay the preacher and the ed itor, the Lord will bless him, and don’t you forget it.” —Editor Brack, of the State of Dade News, thinks that “since Editor Trox Bankston got married he is making a de cided kick against the unnecessary amount of cloth used to make the sleeves for a lady’s dress. When you get a fel low interested in a subject, you may ex pect to hear from him.” Yes; touch a fellow’s pocket-book and hear him yowl. You can sell your CORN to J. F. Robertson, corner of Gordon and Hamilton streets, Dalton, Ga.