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THE - RECORD. OFFICIAL ORQAN JOHNSON CO. Published Every Tuesday at ville, Georgia,, by MRS. W. J. WHITE. Editress. ADVERTISING RATES. space. i 1 mo. 3 mo*. 6 mos.I1 ykak. 1 in«h. | mj 888888 888888 888888 gggszi 888888 4 inches, i ec O 8 inch**. ! a. 4 inches. ! c* 8§S Half col’n o 1 column, j MF*A1I bills for Advertisements are dut after first insertion. Entered at tlm DOstolflce at Wrights villa as second class mail matter. Special rat as will be given to large tmi constant advertisers. All legal advertisements must be paid for in advance. Obituary nolle*. Tribute* of Ke*q<?ct and all comuuatrsUoaa of a pernonul eliaracter—wlian ad»tiaaW**-wlU l>e charged for at the local rale of flva cents a line. Address all communications to THE - RECORD, WrigUtsville, Georgia. TUESDAY, JUNE 21, 1803. .» JISJ S 1 CORRESPONDENTS WANTED. The Record wants a good, live correspondent from the different districts of Johnson county. Wo want to keep in touch with eneh other and to know what is trans¬ piring in the various parts of the county. To enable us to publish tho news of the county it is neces¬ sary that wa have the facts, so send us tho news. Two hundred millions of bonds! That’s prosperity witli a venge¬ ance. Wonder if the “one-eyed plow boy from pigeon roost” will adopt the Hannah campaign system. The democrats of Laurens county are putting forth every effort to get control of the county this fall. The man who lacks interest in that he cares nothing for his bal¬ lot, is not entitled to citizenship. When you come to the nominat¬ ing convention on July 10, bring The Record a list of cash subscrib¬ ers. If you believe in reform, why don’t you work; work for if. Do Bomething real handsome for the cause. This war was instigated by the mouey power to further bleed the down-trodden and overtaxed peo¬ ple and their posterity. Remember, dear friends, a news¬ paper can't subsist on air. If populists won’t support their own paper nobs others will. Hero Hobson and his gallant mates are still in Morro castle, the Spanish government refusing to exchange them ns prisoners of war. With the initiative and referen¬ dum in operation, the power of granting valuable privileges to cor¬ porations will revert back to the common people. The report that Lieut. Hobson and his mates had been murdered by the Spaniards, lias caused the president to notify Gen. Blanco that he will hold him (Blanco) personally responsible for their safety, _ An advertiser who can covor only a small territory should cul¬ tivate home ground, put yourself in touch with the times. Float with the stream ; study the meth¬ ods of successful business men in every branch of trade and apply their methods to your own busi¬ ness 30 far as is practicable to do and success is within your reach. It is said that when Col. Candler received his nomination for con¬ gress he was in his shirt sleeves helping to build Vhouse. That’s all right. NuiTyWhat was he doing when he vprjved the nomination for grvmnorV The Hon. J. R. Hogan, when nominated, was in the field plowing, with brognn shoes and u checked shirt on. This is the kind of a man the farmers and If oriug men want for gov ernor»|HH did not run about over the stwe seeking the nomination, and lifts a plain, honest, upright and intelligent man, Candler seeks Hognn.ft tin office, but the of. Ae seeks Which will you take, boys? Roll up your sleeves and pul I for the shore, THE STAMP TAX The war revenue bill goes into effect on July I, and it would be well for the readers of The Record to familiarize themselves with the stamp tax before it becomes oper¬ ative, as there are penalties at¬ tached for failure to affix the proper stamp to papers and docu¬ ments which are to be taxed under the new law. Remember cnch Lank check or draft must bear a stamp. Also every bill of lading, mortgage, con veyance, leases, power of attorney, warehouse receipts, telegraph mes sages and , express packages. , , In every instance the stamp must be affixed and the person affixing it must across its face his initials and tho dale. The tax act provides that if any instrument or document specified as subject to* a tax stamp is ieft unstamped “with intent to evade the provisions of this act,” the of¬ fender shall bo deemed guiltv of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction shall bo fined not exceeding $50, or imprisoned not exceeding six months, or both. Here is another provision of the law: “Such instrument, document or paper not being stamped ac¬ cording to law shall bo deemed in¬ valid and of no effect.” This pro¬ vision is especially important in real estate transactions. A deed to real estate for which the con¬ sideration exceeds $100 and does not exceed $500, must bear a fifty cent stamp, and there must bo a similar stamp for oaeh additional $500. Failure to affix the proper number of stamps will invalidate the deed. Each promissory note for more than $100 must bear a fifty cent stamp, and without it there might be some difficulty in collection. It will prove a hard matter to convince a judge and jury that the stamp was omitted with intent to defraud, and we predict that many complications will arise through a misconstruction of the law. TRANKS, MR. BLOUNT. Tho Record wishes to return its heartfelt thanks to Mr. II. P. Blount, of Atlanta, a life-long friend of former Editor White, for his many acts of kindness during his last illness and death, and for the generous spirit shown m coin¬ ing all tho way from Atlanta to Wrightsville to personally attend to tho editorial duties and look after business matters pertaining to the paper, slighting his own business affairs et home. Mr. Blount is a genial, whole souled gentleman, popular with the masses, and widely known in the south as one of the most force¬ ful writers on economic problems in the country. The Record will gladly give space to contributions from Mr. Blount’s pen, and they will ap¬ pear at frequent intervals. THEY KNEW AND LOVED HIM Below are given a few clippings taken from the pros* on tho death of former Editor White of The Record. Words of sympathy for his wife and family and the high esteem in which he was held as a mini and as an advocate of politi¬ cal reform are too numerous to be given spaco this week: Editor Walter J. White, of The Record, Wrightsville, Ga., died on Thursday Dr. last at tho sanitarium of Holmes in Atlanta, where he had been under treatment for sev¬ eral weeks. He went there early in May and had an operation per¬ formed, after which he was taken with malarial fever, and though everything skilled medical treat¬ ment and careful nursing could dp was done, he continued to sink and passed away, lii-s devoted wife and sons buug present in hie last Lours, Mr. White was about 40 years of age. He was buried at Atlanta, which had bo°n his home before going to Wrightsville. Mr. White had been in the news¬ paper business all his life, and had been publishing The Record at Wrightsville for about a year and a half. It was our pleasure to be with him on several occasions and a more genial, affable man we never met. He was always ready to ac¬ commodate a friend aud assist the needy. His virtues were many and his faults few. His work is done on earth and tvo hope he is at rest in the better land.—Dublin Courier. We regret to learn of tiie death of Mr. Walter J. White, editor of the Wrightsville, Record, which occurred at Dr. Holmes’ sanitar¬ ium iu Atlanta last Thursday. Mr, White was one of the best known newspaper men hi Georgia. He leaves a wife and three eons.— Carrollton Advocate, Editor Walter J. White, of the Wrightsville Record, died in At¬ lanta a few days ago after a short illness at. the age of 43 years. Editor White was born in Har¬ ris county and early in life entered the newspaper field. Since the spring of 1891 he had been active in the reform field and practically fighting died jn the harness the battle of the people, His genial, lovable nature won hi in scores of friends who always him a tiue blue. His widow and threo sons will continue The Record at Wrights ville/ The reform movement in Georgia lias lost a valuable worker. Party Paper. The government pays $5,000 a year for the use of a mail car, be¬ sides so much per pound for car¬ rying the mails. As the life of a car is said to be 20 years, the rail¬ road company receives $100,000 for its use, and the original cost is only $4,5(X). The government pays more than the value of the car for one year’s use of it—or rent. Yet there are people who think that private ownership of railroads is “a thing of beauty and a joy for¬ ever.” The letter of acceptance of the Hop. J. R. Ilogan, populist nomi¬ nee for governor, is an aide paper —such a letter as was worthy of him—and well worth the perusal of every one, whether lie be popu¬ list, democrat or republican. .His warning note to his party through¬ out the state regarding thorough organization and the election of their best men, especially to the legislature, will, we trust, bo con¬ formed to. Brigham's Dairy Feed is guaranteed to increase the yield of your cows in botli milk ami butter 20 percent. For sale by K. T. & E. A. Lovett. Ordinary's Advertisement. GKORGIA—.Johxson CO. Wherons, J. C. \Vlogons administrator of A. 11. Ttrookin represents to tho court in his peti¬ tion I flat lie lias fully administered A.It. ttrook iti’s estate. This is therefore to cite all persons concerned to show cause why said administra¬ tor Should not be discharged from his adminis¬ tration on the iirst Monday in .July next. Tills April till, ISilK, J. K. Pack, Ordinary, Annie Mellon ) Libel for divorce in C. O, vs Mellon.) [ Johnson Court. Superior March term 3898. It appearing to the court by (be re¬ turn of I lie sbariff in the above slated case, tbat the defendant does not re¬ side in said county; and it further appearing that lie does not reside in this slate: It is therefore ordered by tiie court that service be perfected on Die defendant, by tlie publication of this order once a month, for four months, before the next term ot this court, in Tiie Iteoord, a newspaper in Johnson county. Granted : It. I.. Gamble. J. S. C. M. C. James P. Hicks, Petitioners At’ty. FOR EXCHANGE. 455 aero plantation in Columbia county, Ga., 4 miles from railroad sta¬ tion. Oocliee creek flows through it, as well as several brooks. Several flue springs, 2 wells of excellent water, tenant houses, large barn, stalls, cow stable, etc,. Some as flue creek and branch bottom land as can be found. Plenty timber for building purposes. Stock law is in force. Write, stating what you have in tiie matter of land to exchange for it. H. P. Blount, Box 200 Atlanta, Ga. m I) " A K4 & i * m A 1 1 n \\ m V.CV, Before Retiring • • • • take Ayer’s Pills, and you will sleep better and wake in better condition for the day’s work. Ayer’s Cathartic Pills have no equal as a pleasant and effect¬ ual remedy for constipation, biliousness, sick headache, and all liver troubles. They are sugar-coated, and so perfectly prepared, that they cure with¬ out the annoyances experienced in the use of so many of the pills on the market. Ask your druggist for Ayer’s Cathartic Pills. When other pills won’t help you, Ayer’s is ' THE PILL THAT WILL THE FAIR! MU 5JU The Colored People of the City of Dub¬ lin and of Laurens and adjoining counties will give a ..GRAND FAIR.. --s$fIN THE CITY OF.g*— Under the auspice* of the A. M. E. Church, commencing on Monday, September 5, to 9, For the benefit of the church in all its departments. Art Department. First prize for finest quilt, original; Second prize for best original, and a prize for the following: Best drawing, best work, such as pillow shams, tidies, crochet; best home-knit socks; best home-knit gloves; best pair of shoes and any work of art formed by our people. Culinary Department. Prizes in this department will be paid for the best collection preserves, Lest collection of pickles, best jams, Lost jellies, best best light bread, finest cake, best rolls, best coffee, and any work in the kitchen will be classed under this head; also best candy and vinegar. Agricultural Department. Prizes in this department will be paid for best half dozen bundles fodder grown in field or garden; best dozen ears corn; best dozen heads cabbage grown in garden; best quarter dozen collards; best peck field peas; Lost peck peanuts; best oushaws; best peck Irish potatoes; best sweet potatoes; best gallon Georgia cane syrup; best sorghum, and any display made from field or garden. Musical Department. Prizes will be paid for best performance on organ, guitar, mando¬ lin, Jew’s harp, accordeou, violin and harp, and any performance made on a musical instrument of its kind. Each evening of tho Fair will be spent in a game of some kind made especially for the occasion, viz: Base bail, rope walking, etc. Remember the fair will last for a whole week and a brass band hired especially for the occasion will discourse sweet music overy evening. Remember tiie Date, Time and Place, JDTJJBJLtTJST , CrA.. September 5, 1898. Single tickets, 25c; single tickets, season, 75c. Double tickets, 40c; double tickets, season, $1.25. Monday night the Fair will open with music by a select choir, a voice to represent every state in the Union. The opening address will be made by the Hon. J. F. Long, of Bibb; “Our Country,” by Prof. C. W. Brantley, of Hawkinsville; “Georgia,” by the Hon. George Wall¬ ace, of Bibb; “The Constitution,” by Rev. W. H. Harrison, of Fulton. Tuesday Night—Concert. Thursday Wednesday night—Mock court. Favor Night—Debate: “Resolved, That the American People the Free and Unlimited Coinage of Silver.,’ Friday Night—Musical Contest. LET EVERYBODY COME And see what tho colored people of Laurens aud adjoining counties can do in the onward march of progress. A plenty to eat will be on hand at all times. Let everybody avail themselves ot this opportunity and have something on exhibition. The management shall ask the people of the city of Dublin for their heartiest co-operation in making the Fair a success. Start at once on your exhibits so that your work will be perfect in all parts. Remember, too, that all work placed on exhibit must be original, otherwise the management will forfeit all contract cards of such persons, especially the work offered from the Art and Culinary departments. All persons entering exhibits must have their notice in the hands of the committee on Exhibits by the 15th of Au¬ gust, 1898, at 12 m., and all exhibits intended as contests in either of the departments must be in the hands of the committee by the 3d day of September; this is positive. Entrance fee for exhibits, fifty cents, and each additional exhibit 25 cents. Rev. A. B. B. GIBSON, Pastor A. M. E. Church, Manager. ONE DOLLAR Will pay for tbe following papers from date received to October 10, 1898, and if you order at once a club membership Free: PEOPLE’S PARTY PAPER, CHICAGO EXPRES8, MISSOURI WORLD, FREE REPUBLIC. 120 Singly, you would pay $2.00 for this combination. This means papers for 100 cents (4 papers every week) all from different sec¬ tions. Mention The Recohd when you order. NATIONAL PAPER CLUB, Atlanta, Ga. 157 ) 25c For the BEST MEAL in Savannah at 1 Bythewood’s RESTAURANT. 104 St. Jullen St., west. 101 Bryan St., west, Just renovated throughout. Fine cooks. Fine service. Street cars to all depots. Open day and night. m \ DECLARED! We. have declared war, relent¬ less war on high prices. This is an oppressive and relentless war and will be carried into the ene¬ my’s lines. We have the name of saving money for our custom¬ ers and we mean to keep it up. Come and get the “Fire” goods— we must make room for our new stock. We are now on South court square, second door from corner, old postoffice stand. R.T.&E. A. LOVETT. SAVANNAH TRUNK FACTORY EDWARD MOYLE, Prop’r Manufacturer at < «— Trunks and 1 as s-^l: ■■■ - Traveling Bags, Mi* m _ Factory and 5al«froom $8*4 10 BROUGHTON St. EAST. Special Notice. I have on hand the best lot of plows in the town, well set and hardened, for as little money as you can buy them in this place or elsewhere. Horse Shoeing done by the best slioer in the place, with the best of shoe and nails. All kinds of Repair ‘ Work done at short notice. I will save you money by coming to see me. Thanking you for past favors, I am yours for busi¬ ness JOHN D. OUTLAW. THE 6 THE NEW (MEAT REFORM MAGAZIHE TIME In \ \\\ ®A i FRANK, FEARLESS I FORCEFUL v- * UNCOMPROMISING OPPONENT OF PLUTOCRACY ••o© & _ editors t< B. 0. Tlawtr \ Kps, BB£> TredtrickUpbam Mams •••• m - illustrated,—not Monthly, ioo large dull line pages, in J E%r- IBHite* it It is fighting a fight;— i your < it deserves vour support NcwTi me.' 'Let me take those loadsfromyour backs" a for copy; sample ntunberuSIt^l < six cents. THE NEW TIME, 56 Fifth Ave., CHICACO