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FORTVALLEY LEADER :'gszz I’Ulll.ISlIKl) EVERY FRIDAY. FORT VALLEY, GA., JAN.. S, 1892. TERMS Oh' SUBSCITTION: One Year.... Six Monlks... Three Months • -4° INVARIABLY IN ADVANCE. Entere't at the postoflice in Fort Valley, Ga., as second-class mailer. insertion. Sp-cial contracts made for adver dav for issue of current week. ' No receiot for money due The Lfadeh SVSS, f, ° be transacted with, and all communications acldresse.l to ! Fort v.il'cy, Ga. If you want to win,follow the man who succeeds. Theories sound well on paper, but practical experience wins. The Grip has caught on,and holds like grim death to a dead coon. |The Railroads have changed their schedule m the general office and the payrolls gain by it. Crisp lias a head of bis own, it is full of good sense and sound judgment, and he knows how to use it. 2<| The air feels Crisp when the Mugwumps get on the Hill, and he wind will blow through their it 'ihiskers. The fate of the Central of Georgia seems to be fluttering in the breeze. We have sufficient confidence in the Georgia Directors too feel easy over the situation. The Calhouns have put on the war paint of a very lurid hue. The Management of the Terminial sys¬ tem stopped their wages and they got mad and quit. Hili. and Crisp the leading Dem¬ J ocrats of the nation, are receiving the left-handed compliments of the soreheads, smart Alicks and second rate politicians of all par¬ ties just now. 1 he peaceful election and inau- guration of the New President of Chile, has caused a cessation of hostilities on papeij and thy red cloud of war is apparently dissipated by the sun beams of a peaceful set¬ tlement of the National greivances. Let us have Peace. Although the administration estimate for the payment of pensions for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1892, is only, mark the only. $141,000, 000, those who have devoted much study to the subject predict that will require at least 820,000,000 more. An Exchange says—“Speech is silver but silence is golden, while Hill talks,Cleveland is silent,” when Hill talks, he always says something, the right thing, at the right time and in the right place, while Cleveland’s silence is very dense, and his princi¬ pal utterances are to home manr, factures. Senator Hill is the whits-head- ed boy of the Democrats. Dame Fortune lias kissed him on the front tooth, and when he slips the ring in the nose of the Republi¬ cans if they don’t move to his no¬ tion he applies the twister to their rudder and they mosey according to orders. Representative Springer has prepared the first of the series of tariff bills with which it is proposed to assault the present class-favonng law, and it will be submitted to the ways and Means Committee in a few days, probably this week. It will put wool on the free list, and place carpets on about the basis proposed by the Mills bill. Ex-Representative Perkins, of Kansas, who is to attempt to fill the vacant chair of the late Senator Plumb, by right of a gubernatorial appointment, did not make a repu¬ tation to be veiy proud of during the four sessions he served as a member of the House. As a states¬ man he was a bad misfit, but as a blind, bitter partisan, losing sight of everything but the momentary suc¬ cess of his party, he was a howling success. His career in the Senate will probably be but a repetition of «’ the House. Senator Hill. The tono of some of the leading papers in the South in commenting upon the recent acts of this dis- tinguished Democrat present such i a lack of harmony in the ranks of i | the party that the Republicans are hailing with joy the probable | dissensions which seem inevitable nnles they take council of thoir prudence, and try to regulate the ton© of tlieir political predictions, «««*«•»• 0f lhe prominent leaders of the party, by th.n , ll» f prlnd?l«.ftb. l»rty and the line of policy adopted by «>»»•« loader, of the ron,i„ g campaign. If we enter the p.Ugu with a divided sentiment, inharmonious opinions and party dissensions and strife we can ex¬ pect nothingjbut a humiliating de- at the next November. Senator Hill has proven himself the peer of any Democrat in the country, in devotion to the pies of true democracy, in the faithful performance of every duty, even in the face of malicious comment and hostile criticism by his own party, in the management of the politics of his state to the ut¬ ter rout arid confusion of the oppo¬ sition,his masterly control and di¬ rection of the difficult and intri- cate questions which were present¬ ed by the shrewdest and most acute politicians of the day, in order to secure the balance of power in the Legislature of his state call forth the highest encom¬ iums of the country, and even hi 3 most bitter enemies acknowledge liis legal acumen and power, and his unequalled ability as a politi¬ cal manager. The brilliancy of his success has placed his name prominently before the nation as a probable candidate for the office of President. This appears to call down upon him the unfavorable comment of all the Democratic press of the country who have a preference for some other candi¬ date for the honor. We can’t see no reason why the great credit due Governor Hill should not be d;,]y awarded liim, freely and c h eer f u Uy. even if another candi- date for President is preferred ’ it is the prerogative of any paper ' or individual to express it. Any man in the nation has the right to offer himself as a candidate for any office in the gift of the people. and liis merits should be the test of liis advancement. If the National Convention should nominate Senator Hill for the Democratic standard bearer we should support him vith great deal of enthusiasm. We know of no man in the country who has done or will do more, or has the ability backed by the en- orgy and inclination to further the great princip.es of Democracy, in a greater measure than Senator Hill. Although nothing definite is known on the subject it seems to be the opinion of the majority of demo¬ crats that the committee on Rules of the House will not recommend the restoration of all the appropriation bills to the Committee on Appropri¬ ations, as they were some years ago, and as Representatives Holman, Sayers, Dockery and other cham¬ pions of economy wish them to be again. It is possible that the com¬ mittee may conclude to get the views of a democratic caucus before acting on this very important matter. A job lot of Southern papers are aping the calamity howlers in growling about the action of Speaker Crisp in attending to his own business in his own way. Little two for a nickle editors who can’t run a country weekly patent outside successfully, imag¬ ine they can give the Speaker les¬ sons in managing the affairs of his office. The United States Supreme Court has reversed the decision of Ne¬ braska State Court, and decided that Governor Boyd is the legal governor of that State. Castor Oil is a well know, safe and reliable cathartic. However, its nauseous taste renders it very disagreeable to take, especially so to children. Cheatham’s Tasteless Castor Oil, while containing all the active principles of the pure oil, is delightful to the taste. Price 25 cents. For sale by all druggists. Speaker Crisp. It is surprising' that some peo- pie are so anxious to get into no- tico, that they will take the most reckless chances to secure that end. »<p 00 ] s rush in where angels fear t0 tread.” Some of the little Jim- crow pennya-liners who are bark- j i n g at the acts of Speaker Crisp, aI1( ] joining the disgruntled part of tiie Democratic party in cavil- j njr appointments, would 1)0 be .noticed 1.,- tho j )rcss or people, that even a kick wonl <l b. appreciated. AaylblbR noticed. Speaker Cri.p ha, bee., on- gnre( ;[ f or bis failure to appoint Mr. Mills chairman of the “Ways and Means" committ e. The censure commenced with the Mills faction and was caught up by the para¬ graphed, and went the usual rounds. Wo are proud to know Die good common sense and j 11( jg men t 0 f the Speaker has shown itself in this as in all other matter, and he has passed 1lie whole bunch of unfavorable criti¬ cisms unnoticed. There are plenty of good rea¬ sons which will occnr to any fai.i minded man on reflection, why the Speaker should not hamper himself by appointing to leading places on committees, men who are not in full accord with him on the leading questions of the day. Speaker Crisp will give tli country a clean balance sheet at the end of his administration, and one of which all Georgians will be proud, and the Democrats of the Nation will be gratified. The Story of the Leaves. “Oh!” cried the leaves, as a gust of wind whirled them away, “why can we not rest in peace!” “Because the wind is angry with us, and will not let us rest,” sighed a green and gold leaf, as it went scampering away with its forlorn companions. “It is a mad wanderer,” said another, “and would have us for company, Oh, for some quiet place to rest!” But the wind was in a merry mood, and only whistled louder these complaints. Far and far away it wafted the shivering leaves, over hill and valley, and its merry whist¬ ling drowned their frequent sighs. Sometimes it would pause where the birds were singing the last songs of the faded summer and let the leaves rest a moment in the soft and mel- low sunlight. Then it would take them up again and continue its j 0U1 -n e y, earrying Che melody'’of the bird-songs, too. At last the wind came to a valley, and in the heart of the valley there was a lovely spot, where children were at play, and the wind paused a momen t to toss their golden curls and play at hide-and-seek with them. It forgot the leaves, and they fell in golden masses at the children’s feet. And they laughed and said: “See what the wind has brought us! GUANO AND SUPPLIES FOR Sfp>S 1892, Our facilities for advancing to planters, for the crops of 1892, are far in advance of anything yet attempted in the South. All purchases of bacon, flour, corn, tobacco, etc., will be sold at regular wholesale prices to planters for cash, and our time prices on same will be on a very close margin to reliable parties. We also advance money to our customers. MS FOR GUiSQ. We are in a position to duplicate any manufacturer’s prices, to clubs or single large buyers. We handle only the very highest grade fertilizers, including the only animal bone goods sold in Georgia, the highest grade acid phosphates, pure German kainit of our own importation, bright cot¬ ton seek meal, etc. As we are in position to sell very close, would furnish manipulators and merchants with their stocks of fertilizers, and will manufacture any class of complete fertilizers wanted under their own brands. MR. A. M. RODGERS, formerly of Rodgers, Worsham & Co., and MR. A. C. FELTON, Jr., formerly of Napier, Worsham & Co., have entire charge of our business, and will be pleased to hear from their friends. FARMERS SUPPLY GO., Uptown Office Next to Dunlap Hardware Go., Third Street, Macon, Ga. MR. 0. M. HOUSER is our representative at Ft. Valley, Ga., and will be glad to serve his friends. Let us make a playhouse of the leaves!" I he poor little leaves were glad to rest > an ^ the children made merry with them. Hut byand by the mother ca " e d the children home and they left their playhouse in the leaves. night long the leavesdream- ed of them, I he children came again next day, but one of them was missing, lhen tne eav es saul: “\\ here is the little «•«•»»• **• clieelvS ' The child, .red, “Shcha, gonG awav, and win nevei play with «» lntntiie wind, in parsing over | c the hildien beautiful and the valley, leaves, remembered and it the | came down and kissed the children and took the leaves away. And “Oh!” cried the leaves, as the wind bore them along, “Oh! that we might have lingered in the valley with the children, for now we may never see them again!” But the wind did not answer. It only sighed and bore the leaves away. “Why is the wind so gentle and so sorrowful?” the leaves asked one of another. But the wind did not answer. It only sighed and bore them far away—until at last it came to a newmade grave. And then it paused and let the leaves fall gently and tenderly upon it, until it was transformed into a couch of gold. Then the wind sang a low, soft, sor¬ rowful song, and kissed the leaves goodby. And the wondering leaves were sorrowful, and they said; “This is the place where the little lost child is sleeping. The wind stole her away from us yesterday, and it has hidden her here. It has sung her to sleep. Let us hide the gold curls and rosy cheeks forever, away from the wind and rain!” And all the winter long the kind leaves lay and dreamed there, until the spring came and decked the lit¬ tle grave with violets.—Frank L. Stanton in Constitution. Boauding Ifousc, (Corner Miller and Person’s Street.) W. A. WATSON, Proprietor. TERMS --- Regular Board and Lodging $15 per month. Table Board £io per month. Transient Board 5?i.oo per day for less than one week. For more than one week special rates will be made. janS-3m. E. J. MCCEHEE. J. J. CULLER. E. J. McGEHEE & CO. MONTEZUMA, GEORGIA. The finest Wines anti Brandies, the best a.id purest W H S 8 K i E 8, Te most popular brands of Bottled Beer, also Beer on tap from the best breweries in the country. Prices cut down to fit prices of cotton. Call and see me when you want anything in my line and I will please you. Prompt attention given to orders. nov28*5m- HERE’S FOR DURING 1S92. S. B. BROWN X SON. Yes, wo are still “in it,” nnd"here to stay. Cotton is not as high ae a pine tree, but the children must have shoes, your wife will be sure to want a dress, and you must get a stylish hat, if money is scarce. We are here for business, and will sell goods in accordance with tight times. Come and get our prices, look at the quality of our and see if better will be offered anywhere. For cash or credit dealing we want to talk with you, and when call, we will do the rest. S. B. BROWN & SON. Dry Goods & Shoes. Schofield’s Iron Works, Foundry . m1 Ct AND Machine SHOP. yjfnufacturers of Steam Engines, Boilers, Cot¬ ton Presses and General Machinery, Cotton- Gins, Cane Mills and Saw Mills. Dealers in Mill and Machinists’ Supplies. Special atten Bon to repair work. j. S.SCHOFIELD’SSOJSf&CO.,PROPS. Macon, Georgia. MACHINERY, SAW MILLS, CANE MILLS, PIPE ANO FITTINGS Locomotive Repairs a Specialty. All Kinds of Brass and Iron Castings. All Kinds of Repairs Promptly Done. utT" Now is the time to have repairs done. Send us your macliimery and wo will make it as good as new. Satisfaction guaranteed. Cor. Fifth and Hawthorne FINDLAY IRON WORKS J GKEOZESGU-A... j, MACHINSaY and CASTINGS Of all Kinds. Cotton Screws For Hand, Horse, Steam and 1 Water Power. , WT .5 Cast or Steel Screw Pins. CANE MILLS AND SYRUP KETTLES. Wrought Iron Pipe and Fittings, Brass Steam and Water Goods, Inspirators, Steam Gauges, etc., etc, ^"Repairing a Specialty. O. U. FIUDLAlY, Macon, On.. L. J. DINKLER & CO., --WHOLESALE- Liquor Dealers Tobacco! Cigars, MULBERRY STREET, NEXT TO POSTOFFICE, MACON GEORGIA.