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SOLVING THE NEGRO PROBLEM
There Is only one peaceable eola
tion for tlifi negro question in the
South,and that is a disfranchisement
of the blacks. This will take the
race out of politics—their greatest
bane—and remove these people from
the temptation of unscrupulous men
who seek to control them that their
own selfish ends may be subserved.
A disfranchisement would inflict no
njoxy upon the negro, for he is now
practically debarred from exercising
this privilege, by the action of dem
ocratic nominations and his own ne
glect to pay taxes. Never again will
the Southern people permit the po
litical power of any State to pass
into the control of the negroes, for
the short time they were in power
the public treasuries were ruthlessly
robbed, and the most tyrannical and
outrageous laws enacted. The busi
ness element of the North, as well as
the South, would feel the eflecte of
such a political change. As a voter,
the negro becomes but the prey of.
tho violent and most unscrupulous
political tricksters, snd he mas 1
shoulder the responsibility of the
acts of his leaders.
For ipany years past the rights of
.Ihe'hegroea have been protected by
the whites, and this will be done as
fully and Justly as were they en
franchised. The race troubles and
bloodshed In the South are all due to
attempts i to use the blacks to
gain political victories over the
whites. Take from him the privi
lege of voting, and he would be left
to pursue the even teuor of his way,
and become a happy and contented
peasantry.
There will be but little trouble in
disfranchising this race if the South
ern congressmen consent to it, for
the republicans will gladly lend their
aid to a movement that will lessen
representation oftheSouthern States.
But our people can afford this, to
have such a bone of contention re
moved from their midst, and their
laboring clement kept free from dis
turbaace. Then a gradual enfran
chisement can be arranged, that per
rnits a negro to vote so soon as
shows himself worthy of this high
trust.
To take this race out of politics
will be a blessing both to him and to
the South.
The Waco (Tex.) News advances
this argument against a disfran
cbisement of the negro, and we ad
mit that the points are well taken
“Tlie argument that the constitutional
amendments conferring suffrage upon the
emancipate J slaves were cevO' legally
adopted is sound as a matter of fact, hut
how f»r the high courts have estabiisued a
.contranr view by their decisions we do not
know. If the Southern white people di-
sire to return to first principles in the mat
ter of negro sulTr-ge they might press the
point of the invalidity ot the amendments
and ascertain whether the Northern people
will acc pt it as a settlement of the negro
problem in Southern politics. The South
would at once lose about thirty-five con
gressmen and as many electors, thus <1- -
stroying the democratic party as it now
exists and weakening the South go far that
its power would hardly be felt in nationa
politics. That the North might look with
favor on such & solution is not at all im
probable, for it would give that section
power to shape the destinies of the South
ero States by federal laws and subject u:
in a great measure fo its control of our
. local affairs. If the South is willing t
yield ooe-third of i s representation m lb
government as the price of negro disfrsi
cbisement and wll make this &u isst.
without other complications, the North can
probably be induced to accept, as at least
a present solution of the question. Those
newspapers which advocate tins plan
would probably find the greatest oppoai-
V ~tion in the South, where there is certainly
ao disposition to p rform a doable harikari
net by killing the democratic party and de
stroying the political power of the South
at one tell blow.”
While it is true that the political
power of the South in National af
fairs would be greatly weakened,
with the negro out of the way it will
not take us loug to unite with the
West, as the interests of the two sec
tions are closely alligned. But one
thing is certain : So long as the ne
gro is made a political factor there
will be trouble and blood-shed, and
danger of a race war. Is it net bet
ter to tranquilize matters, and insure
to the Southern people safety and a
settled and peaceful labor, even if it
bs at the sacrifice of our present po
litical interests ?
. The
ly oor |
at 7
cents per ysrd; but the Alliance has
they are
once again fairly in the clutches of
this monopoly thst their helpless
condition will not be taken advan
tage of They know tbia jute trust
to be both selflsh and treacherous,
and are wise in refusing to either
treat or trade with them. Bnt Mr.
Stewart has made a move in the
right direction, and we believe he
will succeed in his great work.
When jnte bagging ie placed on the
free list, the trast will be eternally
crashed, for the cotton plaotere can
have the markets of the world to
trade in. It is not jnte itself that
the Alliance Is fighting; botthevil
lainons combi nation of men formed
to rob and extort from them.
JEFFERSON DAVIS IS NOT DEAD.
“Brick” Pomeroy, whose paper
the LaCrosse Democrat, was so pop
ular in the Sooth after the war, is
now publishing a monthly In New
York City called Advance Thoughts.
From bis last issue we clip the fol
lowing kind words for the old Con.
federate Chieftain:
“Go<l pity the narrow-minded soul that
sqeaks oat its dirty bitterness because the
people of the South love the memory of
Jefferson Davis. He war always an honest
men; a friend of his people, rt girdles* ot
the meascee and intolerance ol those who
were not friendly to the Sontb. Be never
osed bis principles ta a net in which to
catch fish for market. He was not the in
ventor of tae ides that mao nerd not love
a government he could not love, or a peo-
ile who btlieve that a political adminis
tration has the right to punish. peope for
not loving narrow-minded persons who
bate them. Jefferson Davis came into
this world as otners come. He loved the
people of the state and localities whose
people be knew, snd whose menaced in
terests he sought to protect Through all
the shocks and years of shocking wars and
all the whirlpools of hate over which his
life rmn,be lived out God’s appointed time,
as Daniel lived in the den of Hods that
growled bnt were not permitted to la'
claws upon him or to touch him with thei
teeth. . Wise men are caitofltd with
the general result of the war, io its libera
tion of slaves and its restoration of the
country. Jefferson Davis did as he thought
to be ngkt; therefore he deserves honor.
He was true to bis love for all that por
tion of the country that did not propose L>
tramp with iron heel upon the other por
tion. He believed that statesmanship
should supercede the sword and that rea
son is more honorable than rage, fanati
cism and pas sum, heated by desire to plan
der and confiscate. He has passed ou to
spirit life, and the South loves bis memory
as it should love, and as the people of
every patriotic country should snd ever
will respect iL Were the people of the
8outb to forget him, or fail to honor the
mao who endured so patiently for their
sake, they io turn would deserve none of
respect or place in the minds of men who
have manhood.
“The cause through which ho was cho-
ten to lead failed through the errors of
those who planted it, and the numerical
power, but not superior bravery, of those
who contended against it to final victory.
The Nortb bus enough to be proud ot—
and enough to be ashamed of—without
sullying its repntation for greatness by
hurling cowardly venom upon an honest
man, bis memory, and upon those who ad
mire honesty,bravery and devotion to beat
friends.
“Jefferson Dovis will live longer in his
tory, and belter, than will any who have
spoken against him.”
a/-—
a desirable bending lot on MU.
wsrssatftawffu
(Hedge avenue contains 1 acre.
Win bar a oae acre lot and a 4 room
, house oa Hodgson (Met. Boose oc
cupied by a guod tenant
aonn For a good 2 room boose tad t acre lot
qtOUU In East Athens occupied by good ten
KQAA Win buy 5 acres of lend with 3 good
vpoUU houses oa it. Occupied by good tenant
ance on long time.
S1500 For a six-root* dwelling,. two-room
servant house and 1 acre lot more or
less oa Pnhwkt street, dose in,
1200 aplfi^fTia^.lmsgaaad
Won by Ids. 8COTT-SIDDOX8 were made by
WORTH, ESPECIALLY FOB HKU
AMERICAN TODS.
-Reserved seat* now oa sale at Hatton a
Dorter's. Jan. 1*.
PASSENGER SCHEDULE.
GEORGIA SOUTHER! & FLORIDA R. R.
Suwanee River Route to Florida.
Taking effect Pec.^g^MajL^ Standard Time
Lbay .
nice lot on Jackson street.
I win sent
Terms
acre* of as fine land in Ogle-
thorpe county, 4 mUee from Haxeya d.pot
4 mile* of Harnett’s Shoals, where is now being
built one of the finest factories Jn the .state, for
8 dollar* per acre and a good 4-room dwelling
and an th» barn and stable nccssary, and about
"C acres at land in cultivation
J. T. Axdsxsox, R. E. Ag*t
Hr*. Delouy ha* planed her desirablo lot on
Breed street next to Dr. Rope’s office in my
band* for sale. Bit* of lot 60x111. This lot in us ;
be (old In the next tfow weeks, A splendid riv
er farm containing 200acre*, within* mile*
ot Athens. J, T. Asdkbsos, R. E. Ag’t,
- Xo.ni, Broad st
TO RENTFROM FEB. 1, 'SO
The store Davis A Garebotd now ooengy.-.
KILLED ON A CAB.
A Negro Stabs the Driver andSto als
the Cash.
Indianapolis, Ind., Jan. 21.—[Spe
cial]—A negro jumped on the front
platform of a South Side street ear last
night, fatally stabbing Moses Perry,
the driver, and escaped with his money
box before the passengers knew that
anything unusual had happened. The
car was heavily laden with men and
women, whose first intimation that
anything was wrong was a feeble excla
mation from Perry as he fell against
the door and then to the platform.
Half a dozen men were soon in pursuit
of the murderer, but lie was too far in
advance and quickly disappeared in the
darkness.
A Woman’s Curiosity.
Birmingham, Ala., Jan. 2L—[Spe
cial.]—Mrs. Clias. D. Miller came to
this city from Dallas, Tex., a few days
ago and registered at a leading hotel.
She told the proprietor that she was
married ten years to C. J. Hostin, now
a prominent business man and an aris
tocratic citizen here. Miller fled the
day after the wedding. She could not
imagine why, as she was very attrae-
tve then and wealthy. She heard of
him no more until last week. She
came here simply to learn why he had
left her. She wrote Miller a note ask
ing him to call, but he left the city,
1 and his brother visited the woman. He
satisfied her in some way and she left
the next day.
m
JUTE ON THE FREE LIST.
Congressman Stewart is making a
bard fight to place jute bagging on
Juo Tavebx, Ga., Jan. 20.—Miss
Sarah Mills, who has been an invalid a
long time, was carried from litre to Mil-
ledgeville to be placed in the asylum.
Mr. L. L. Patrick, who lives near
here in Jackson county, had three ep
ileptic fits yesterday and is now in a
precarious condition.
Prof. McCarty lias opened his school
with flattering prospect.
Mr. Will Grifieth, of Oconee county,
is attending school.
Lord Napier Buried.
London. Jan. 21.—[Special.]—Field
Marshal of Magdala, Lord Napier, was
buried this morning with full military
honors from St. Paul's cathedral. The
Prince of Wales, the Lord Mayor of
London'and other dignitaries attend
ed the funeral.
LOST.
Will the colored woman who picked
up the memorandum account book near
McKie s warehouse please return to
Orr <fc Hunter and get rewarded.
i20-3td
Strange. I»n‘t it that a stately woman’s car-
ring* allows to the best advantage when she
fmukfl.
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and Tifton only At Cordele and at stations south
of Tifton.
Pullman Palace sleeping can on trains Nos
3 and 4.
All trains antes and depart from union depot
Macon, except Hoe. It and 12, accommodation
train*, which arrive and depart from Macon
junction.
A. C. KNAPP, Traffic Manager, Macon, Ga
J. T. IIOGE, Gen’l Pass. APt, Macon, Ga..
J. H. DORSEY, Soliciting Agent, Macon, Ga
For sale by BnUer A Co., ami L. C. Strong, and
1 by Drogglsta generally.
Jan 16—3m
Southern Mutual Insurance Go
Y. L. G. HARRIS,
President.
B. THOMAS,
Secretary
i Resident Dihectors :
Y. L. tf Harris, M. Stanley,
B. Thomas, R. K. Reaves,
J. A. Hunnlcntt, R. I. Hampton,
L. H. Charbonnier, W. AV. Thomas,
K. S. Lyndon, A. K. Grifieth.
Jan. 12—3m.
For Sale.
One two-story bouse on Foundry street,
tot extending back to Uovtngtnn ft Maco.
Railroad. A splendid lot for a warehouse.
Also, one Urge dwelling 00 Oconee at.,
now used by Public School. This prop,
erty is valuable.
Shackleford & Hattaw.vy,
Real Estate Agent*.
! Red Ash A
The Host ever Sold in this
“Grlen Mary”
“CoalCroek’’
“Splint” d ial.
Blacksmith Coal and Coke
Give us your order now and get the benef
of summer rates.
•-13«>m
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—LINK OF
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I HAVE opened at 'my old stand on Wall
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The 601 of Fare is the Best, and the
Accommodaiions will please all.
Yon can also be supplied on short t otlce with
THE MOST CHOICE FISH
Jan it-tf R. H. LAMPKIN.
a SMSES
IN’ .ATHEISTS,
IS AT
JO.C.BERNARD
Keeps on hand at all times a full
line of
FANCY AND FAMILY
GROCERIES
Full Measure,
Honest Weights
and Good Quality
\ ."jrr. Guaranteed.
IF YOU WANT
Gneil Vinegar, Syrup, or Sugar
Give Him a Call
A very fine line of CRACKERS, and
a tancy Brand of
Always
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of Liverpool, England. Grant
& Willcox, Agents.
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Beef
Which will always satisfy.
fresh. Best of
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add Breakfast
. Bacon.
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s '
AT SIX PER CENT.
X
ATLANTA TRUST BANKING CO.
C. C. Chakolkr, Agent,
Jefferson, Ga.
The firm of Mitchell andChandler has
disolved by mutual consent. I will con
tinue to negotiate loans ou farm mort-
guages in -.u , *it •• of Jacks
Banks, Oconee, Madison and other pla
ces by special contract. An extension
of five years will be allowed, but the
borrower can pay back the money at
any time. Partial payments can also
he made at any time. Money ean be
secured at very short notice Don’t
fail to see mo before borrowing.
Yours Truly,
l2-G-dw-6m C. C.Ciiixm.KB.
L 1889.
FOR SALLE.
The lot on which the livery stable on Thoms
street stand. The lot can front two stores on
Tliomas street, and a good residence 1.4 09
Strong Street. Apply to J. S. Williford,
Real Estate Agent
AR the property lying on the eorner of Broad
and JVouadry streets and known aa tho Heat
property. The lot run* to tlie right-of-way of
M. & C. R. R.. snd «« very valuable and Is now
,a iSfy‘t? a ~ me,r J. S. WiixtroBD,
Real Estate Agent.
Also town suburban small farms of 10,20,40
add 60 acres. _
Also a number beautiful lot* on Barber street.
These lots beautif-l. low priced.
NOTICE.
I b ve city property to exchange for farms in
the country.
TAN YARD.
I have for sale two miles from the dty a well
equipped tan vanl. Everything new, eight or
nine acres of land attached, only 1-4 mile from
X. E. R. IL, which has side-track where bark
can he delivered. The property is not offered
because tho business does uot pay, but became
owner desires to change his business. Apply to
J, 8. WILLIFORD.
real Estate Ageur.
LOOK AT THIS.
I will fell a liargain in a pretty little farm o>
28J4 acres of good laud just out-ule of city
limits. There are two houses ou tho place, one
well plastered, well of good pure water, abo
; on the p'-co.
1 and no less.
spring (
Apply to, J. 8. WILLIFORD.
Real Estate Agent.
FOR Sale.
Aenlc s-roota cottage on College A v .
German American Insu
rance Company of New York
Grant & Willcox, Agents.
Grant & Willcox,
ttractive Pre-
ire and get one.
Agent for tlie
Queen Insurance Corn-
pan}’ of Liverpool, England.
Grant & Willcox, Agents.
fa
MerceandisejBrokers.
and
W.M. PITTMAN
DEALER IN
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Messina Lemons,
Northern Apples,
Northern Cabbages,
Flour, Irish Potatnee,
Heal, Yam Potatoes.
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Lard,
Sugar, Corn,
Coffee, Hay,
Tea, Brand.
Rice,
Tobacco, Grits.' 1
Cigars,
Snuff,
Soap,
Starch,
j. ■ Bluing,
Pearline,
Potash
No. 19 E. Clayton St.
A.THJEJSTB, GA
Galloway, Lambert Sl Co.
Headquarters for
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' Hi
THE ONE PRICE SHOE STORE,
Satisfaction guaranteed with every pair.
Haseltoi S Dozier's Music House.
PIANOS and ORGANS.
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See a partial listof our customers for reference on any of them
PIANOS.
Miss Lucy Bishop, Athens.
Capt. J J. C. McMahan, “
Billups Phinizy, “
Col. E. T. Brown, “
W. B. Jackson, “
Mrs. Raphael, “
M. B, McGinty, “
W. D. Grifl'cth. “
Mrs. E. A. Crawford, “
Capt. W. W. Thomas, “
Miss Ellen Hell, “
J. T. Tolbert, Daniolsvillo.
P. F. Crawford, Lavonia.
W. H. Morton, Crawford.
W. H. Cheney, Ituirdstown.
, ORGANS,
L. M. Cain, Athena.
'Williams Lodge O. F. “ '
H. T. Huggins, “
1st Baptist Church “ •
2nd Baptist Church,
Mrs. E. A. pTiclps, “
Winterville Baptist Church
W. H. Wright. Banksville.
Mrs. Dr. Thurmond, Jcwelville.
W. W. Brightweli. Maxeys.
Methodist Church,'Winterville.
O. A. Waddell, MiliedgeviUe.|
J. P. Wilson, Grrenesboro.
Miss MaggieTimrmond,Lynehburg,Ya
W. L. Adams. Monroe, Ga.
C. L. SORREL
SORBEL
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T-IATlsrES.
done promptly and at reasonable prices. Mr. Haines has bad twenty years experience
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wifi,give yon satisfaction.
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Augusta, Oa.
represent the STRONGEST COMPANIES
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No. 218 East Clayton Street,
ATHENS, GA.
Grant & Wilico
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Canned Peaches, Pears, Apri
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Insurance Absents,
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$8,961,65
5,061,24
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febiTdtf
AT BANK
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Who!
colors and
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