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THE NEWS & FARMER
Entered as second class mail matter at the £ost office,
Louisville, Ga., under the Act of Congress, March 8, 1879
Published Every Thursday In the Year By J. W. White
J.-w: WHITE Editor
G. S. CHAPMAN Business Manager
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LOUISVILLE. GA.. THURSDAY, APRIL 24, 1919
It is reported that the cotton acreage has been reduced
one-third, but there arc lots of people who do not ldieve all
that they hear.
American heiresses "ill not lie so eager to sell themselves
for European titles since the big war has knocked thc-props
out from under so many of the so-called nobility.
The estimated value of farm products for the past year
.amounts to twenty-one billion and three hundred and thirty
three million dollars, which is almost two billion a month
for the entire year. This is more than double the values
that prevailed before Germany started the world war.
The Wilkes County News states that the price of corn is
gidng as high as two dollars and a half per bushel. We do
not know where tlm News got its information, but it will be
a good plan for everybody who can do so plant plenty for
home needs.
The Japs want to wipe out the discrimination against
their race, but as long as white is white and yellow* is yel
low there will be discriminations made. The marks of dis
tinction made bv our Creator can not be wiped out by ver
bal or written agreement.
The man who is always saying a good word for his home
town and backs up his sentiments by aiding in the establish
ment of enterprises that will be of benefit to his community,
is worth more than a train load of grumblers who sit on
the corners and kill time by unjust criticisms.
Bishop Candler believes that the real danger of future
wars is in China, the most thickly populated country in
the world. In point of numbers they can outclass any other
nation on earth, and if the sleeping giant is ever aroused
m.uv accomplish more than the Germans did in their strug
gle to dominate other nations.
Sumter countv cast 3,000 votes for bonds for the building
of better highways and only 76 against the proposition.
The people of Georgia are realizing the necessity of having
l etter roads since the gasoline vehicles have become so
numerous, and till over the state there is a strong sentiment
in favor of those needed improvements.
While the southern people will lie paving their respects
to tile memory of our soldiers who fought fur states rights
in the war between the states, the delegates to the peace
conference will be singing the articles of agreement for a
lasting world poaee. It is hoped that there will never again
be another war.
The \ irtory Loan campaign is now 101 and should attraet
investors who want something that is safe and at the same
time pavs good interest. The I will bear nearly five
per cent interest, and as this will be the lust issue to be
made bv our government the people evry where should invest
their monov in them.
The announce*! plans of tin- internal revenue office calls
for three thousand agents working in especially arranged
zones for the enforcement of prohibition after July Ist.
Attention will be paid to all cities win*re violations are an
ticipated. Local police officers are expected to aid greatly
in enforcing them.
The former emperor of Germany states that he was in
no way responsible for the great war. But if Germany had
won, there i- no doubt that he would have claimed all of
the credit for the victory and would have crowned himself
king of the world, .just as his old grand daddy crowned him
self king of Prussia when France went down in defeat forty
seven years ago.
The price of meat is higher today than it has been for
several years, and this condition is likely to remain un
changed until order can be completely restored in Furope
and the people return to their normal occupations, which
may be several years. For this reason the raising of hogs
and beef eatlc will I*** one of the most profitable features
of farming.
At a patriotic meeting in New York < ity last week one of
the men present made an outcry against the American
flag, but he was quickly hustled away. People who are so
lacking in patriotism as to denounce the flag of the country
in which they are living should be forced to leave and com
pelled to go to tie- country whose government suits their
peculiar ideals.
Lowndes county, which has felt the sting of the boll wee
vil is preparing to operate a canning factory for the pre
servation of fruits and vegetables, which can be made a
verv profitable enterprise. When Georgia begins to feed
her own people, instead of depending upon other states for
what we can produce ourselves, there will be lots of money
kept within our borders which now escapes across the state
lines.
Our people who want to show their patriotism and at
the same time make a good investment, should prepare at
once to take as many of tin* government bonds as possi
Ole. The rate of interest is th largest yet offered and in
after years these bonds will be selling at a high premium.
See vour banker at once and make arrangements for taking
as many bonds as possible.
The killings that recently occurred in Jenkins county
were direct result of violations of the prohibit ion law. The
stump rum that is retailed by some people goes direct to
the brain of the drinker and makes him temporarily crazy.
It is singular that people who know this to be true will in
dulge in the fiery fluid, but they will do it, and tragedies
net.rly always result, one crime leading to another. Obe
ilienec to law should be more earnestly taught by our school
tachers, preachers and newspapers.
If America had been a loser in the war against Ger
many that country would have exacted from us such hea
vy indemnities as to make the Victory Loan look like thir
ty cents. As we fortunately won the fight it is now the du
ty of our people everywhere to do their best in subscrib
ing to the bonds that are being sold by our government in
order to put the finishing touches on the big del ts that
had to be incurred in order to achieve success.
Bulloch county reports that the boll weevil is sitting
around on the young cotton plants and waiting for the
squares to begin to form in order to raise another brood "of
the pestiferous insects which have been so destructive with
in the past few years. It is supposed that they will also do
some damage in this and adjoining counties this year, and it
will be well for our people to be on their guard. The past
winter was not sufficiently cold to kill out the battalions
that made their appearance last fall, and there is a possibili
ty that the cotton crop may be seriously damaged by the
visitors.
PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE
It is natural that Filipino politicians should seek inde
pendence, because that would greatly increase their sense
of their own importance. Tt would also give them a freer
hand in governing the islands and enable them to promote
their own interests in various ways. And it would not be
at all surprising if a plebiscite should show* that the Fili-
J pinos were almost unanimous in favor of independence on
sentimental grounds. But from an economic point of view
the change would be disadvantageous to them, for they
would lose the benefits which have accrued to them in the
past* through their connection with this country. As this
country gains nothing from its possession of the Philippine
islands which it could not gain by reserving one great har
bor when giving up all the rest to the natives, it would not
lose anything by giving them their independence, but it
does not seem to be desirable from the point of view of the
welfare of the inhabitants of the islands to act hurriedly in
the 'matter. There are other races besides the Filipinos in
the islands and it is not at all likply that these less civilized
peoples would be treated fairly. Civil wars would be a
probable outcome of independence if granted now.
The Brooklyn Eagle says: The statement of Secretary
Baker and the letter of President Wilson both addressed
to a Filipino delegation and favoring early independence for
t!i“ Philippine Islands, will hardly cause surprise. Three
years ago the President sustained a proposed amendment
to the Philippine Government bill which declared for the
early release of the islands, and while it is true that he
did not push the policy after it had failed of adoption by
a House of Representatives containing a Democratic ma
jority, lie lias not since shown the slighest disposition to
change his views. His letter, read yesterday, reaffirms the
attitude lie took in 1016. Secretary Baker’s agreement with
him is the generally expected product of a mind whose pro
cesses closely resemble those of the President’s, and who
has never differed from his chief on a single important is
sue.
Significant as the President’s declaration may be. it still
remains only a declaration which cannot become effective
without the sanction of Congress controlled by Republican
votes. Republicanism is not committed to the prepetuai
tutelage of the Philippines, but on the other hand, the party
leaders are not prepared to admit that the Filipinos have
reached-that stage of education in government which would
justify the surrender to them of control over a mixed popu
lation still largely illiterate and in some respects not far re
moved from conditions of savagery. Public opinion in the
Pnited States regarding the policy of abdication which the
President and the Secretary of War so positively indorse
will be determined by the discussion which the statement
of that policy will now provoke. It will not be determined
by partisan arguments between Democrats and Republicans.
The issue is not political and discussion of it ought not, a \
a matter of right and justice, to be colored by political pre
judicies. Republicans ought not to oppose Philipine inde
pendence if it can be shown that the Filipino elements which
have given an increasingly largo share in the administra
tion of their own affairs are capable of maintaining order,
developing education and promoting industry. Democrats
ought not to favor the relinquishment of American con
trol if it can be shown that these elements are still unfit
for tin* responsibility they seek and with which the Presi
dent and the Secretary of War are ready to invest them.
The retention of the Philippines, as a dependency of the
Vnitcd States is not an essential to our interests in the
Pacific; it is not essential in any single respect to our posi
tion as a nation. But it is an open question whether it
will not 1 necessary for some considerable time to the se
curity of the islands themselves against internal disturb
ances as well as against external aggression. And this as
poet of the Philippine question is quite apart from that
which relates to the loss certain to ensue when American
experience and enterprise and skill in promoting education,
commerce and industry gives place to native inexperience. |
ALL PROFITS FOR WE, US AND
COMPANY
All indications point to a combination of capital and
labor in all countries to control all business and all prices,
and to put an end to individual liberty in industrial pur
suits. Such a combination would, no doubt, work satisfac
torily to the unions of employers and the labor unions in
big factories, but consumers would have to pay the piper,
and the sacrifice of personal liberty in industry would be a
high price to pay for peace between employers and employ-'
The New York World says: Economic conditions which
only a month ago threatened political revolution in. Great
Britain have bv friendly and patriotic conference between
employers and employees been made to serve the cause of
justice and progress. Nothing happening since the armis
tice has given greater promise of peace and security in that
empire.
When the Government appointed a committee represent
ing capital and labor to consider industrial conflicts amount
ing almost to civil war the situation was looked upon as
desperate if’ not hopeless. In three week’s time, thanks
to reason and conciliation, eight hundred delegates, popular
ly supposed to belong to hostile classes, found common
ground and agreed upon a policy which if accepted by Par
liament should become an example to tin* world .
First of all, collective bargaining is to be officially estab
lished. A national council, half capital and half labor, is
to be created to be accepted by Government as the normal
• hannel through which the opinion of industry will be made
known. The recognition of trade unions is accompanied
by the provision that both employers and employees must
obey the orders of their respective organizations. The
standard labor week is fixed at forty-eight hours; overtime
is discouraged; a minimum wage is recommended and there
are other propositions in regard to child labor, unemploy
ment, old age and housing.
Of highest importance is all this, because now in a legal
sense, are the recognition of collective bargaining and the
• •nforccd authority of organizations of labor as well a > of
capital. With these rules imbedded in law, the man, wheth
er employer or employee, who has “nothing to arbitrate”
and who intends to <iu as he pleases regardless of community
rights will find himself in disfavor. There is nowhere else
in the world so sure a safeguard against industrial tyranny,
bail faith and violence.
This agreement provides for a league of industry as truly
as tlie covenant now under consideration at Paris contem
plates a League of Nations, but does more than that. It
is the response of one great section of English speaking
j ipb to the destructive classism of Eastern Europe.
Where such principles prevail there will be order, stability,
self-respect and equal rights. Every idea thus accepted
is an expression in industry of the fundamentals of British
liberty. The joint committees unanimous report has been
spoken of as anew Magna Gharta. It might more correctly
be described as the application of Magna Gharta to modern
conditions.
In spite of everything that may be done at Paris, there
can be no real peace that does not comprehend industry.
It is confidence in law that gives promise of relief from
international bloodshed and devastation, it is with the
same firm reliance upon law that capital and labor in this
instance have worked out a solution of difficulties that once
seemed insurmountable. What has been done in Great
Britain, where the issues are keener than they ever have
been here, ought not to be impossible in the Unitd States.
The former emperor of Germany disclaims any responsi
bility for the recent war which destroyed millions of lives
and caused countless wounds and untold suffering .and mis
ery. The old buck is really showing some signs of repent
ance, probably because he did not win. But this is what
the old scamp wrote to Emperor Franz Joseph of Austria
soon after the war machine was in operation, and at a time
when he thought that success would come to Germany in
the onslaught against the nations that were fighting au
tocracy: “My soul is torn asunder, but everything must
lie put to fire and blood. The throats of men, women, chil
dren and the aged must be cut and not a tree nor a house
left standing. With such methods of terror, which alone
can strike so degenerate a people as the French, the war
will finish before two months, while if I use humanitarian
methods, it may prolong for years, and despite all my re
pugnance, I have had to choose the first system.”
THE NEWS & FARMER, THURSDAY, APRIL 24, 1919
JUROR!) SELECTED FOR
MAY TERM OF THE COURT
NAMES OF CITIZENS FROM VA
RIOUS SECTIONS OF COUN
TY APPEAR IN LIST.
GRAND JURORS FOR THE MAY
TERM, 1919
IT Eben Futral J. B. Sinquefield
S. C. Salter J. E. B. Jones
M. M. Iladden J. 1). Peacock
George T. HaddenJ. T. M. Moore
J. M. Adams W. L. Radford
K. P. Walden Alva Cockrill
J. M. Livingston Robert A. Wren
T. H. Livingston W. W. Abbot
L. R. Farmer T. (’. Jordan
J. (. Smith Dr. ('. E. Rent/ (
Dr. W. B. JordanE. M. Bowen
Win. V. Walden S. W. Overstreet
W. S. Boyd Dr. P. Hubert
W. H. Shivers Lcßoy Smith
TRAVERSE JURORS DRAWN FOR
THE MAY TERM SUPERIOR
COURT, 1919
L. R. Clark (’apt. J. H. Polhill
A. F. .lordan Arlie Posey
C W. Daniel J. R. Williams
F. S. Watkins Robert H. Smith
J. W. McFarland G. E. Samples -
R. E. Lester C. (\ Parish
M. E. Weeks J. W. White
W. J. Allen T. Y. Smith
J. F. Boone Robert M. Samples
T. G. Woods J. L. Yining
W. E. Baston J. F. Carswell
das. T. Peebles .1 E. Williams
J. B. Polhill C. W. Williams
J. T. Agcrton I). F. Davis
T. B. Williams J. A. Cato
G. A. Rooks D. W. Barfield
E. M. Manning R. L. Patrick
W. A. Burke Isaac A Freeman
James King W. J. Douglass
J. S. Lewis W. A. Jackson
W. R. O’Neal W. M. Whigham
E. P. Fleming Love B. Gay
K. M. England J. A . Hadden, .Tr.
.T. E. Stapleton A. J. Fagile
J. W Walden C. 11. Logue
W. J. Moxley H. G. Maloney
R. A. Beasley Elisha Dukes
John S. Ford J. P. Alexander
J. L. Smith T. C. Tarver
Sam A. Terry Geo. W. Perdue
Dan R. Futral A. B. Jordan
C. S. Bryant I. *D. Gladden
J. N. Roberson Chas. W. Stephens
M. A. Battle Thos. W. Ponder
R. L. Bostick J. J. Godowns
B. P. Avora ,T. C. Tlobbs
X. E. Stewart I. X. Woods
F. F. Rivers A. 11. Beckum
T. B. Brown J. O. Kelley
A. T. Salter J. C. Spann
L. F. Abbot R. L. Beckwortii
J. J. Mays B. H. Warren
jA. H. Sammons W. H. Willis
Riy B. I’rice S. C. S McNair
11. I Harvey Dawson P. Ponder
IC. E. Weeks Paul PresOy
jT. B. Prcskitt f Rev. M. R. Little
A. S. Smith 'J. F. Brassell
PILOT AUTOMOBILES.
Mr. E. X. Willie, who has the agen
cy in Jefferson county for the famous
Pilot Six automobile is now booking
orders for spring and summer delivery.
This ear is considered the finest in
America selling for less than $2,000.00.
The Pilot is equipped with the cele
brated Teetor motor, which is consid
ered the smoothiest running and most
economical six cylinder motor made.
It is no trouble to get 20 to 22 mil
per gallon of gasoline in a Pilot Six.
These ears are very light users of
lubricating oil and the 75 pound canti
lever springs makes it ride like a five
thousand car. The Pilot has standard
specifications throughout and is equip
ped with a Delco lighting, starting and
ignition system, genuine leather up
holstery, panosote top, Miller tires,
Borg cA Beck Clutch, Hess axles and
many other standard features that are
to be bad on the four thousand dollar
car of today. Mr. Willie will deliver
one of the new 1919 models for $1750.
See him before you buy an automobile.
WANTED ALL OVER GEORGIA
Atlanta, April 23. —Plans for aerial
mail routes throughout Georgia are
now being given careful consideration
by government officials, Col . B. M.
Bailey, recruiting officer for the Geor
gia district, having been empowered to
negotiate with Georgia towns for the
construction of landing fields.’
The air service has promised to send
several aeroplanes to this section of
the country in order to stimulate inter
est in tile aerial mail plans and to ac
quaint the public with what is needed
in the way of landing fields.
While the hilly condition of the most
of North Georgia will prove a severe
handicap there, Col. Bailey believes i
should .prove easy to get landing sites
in South Georgia and he intends to be
gin his work there.
In this regard Griffin gets the jump
on all t.he cities of the state this town
having already notified Col Bailey
its willingness to furnish suitable
grounds for the construction of landing
field and hangars.
It is set forth that the landing field
must be at least 500 by 1,000 foot in
dimensions with no high obstacles at
either side, smooth and if possible of
stubble surface. It must also be pos
sible for the fivers to get gasoline, not
below sixty per cent, gravity, inasmuch
ns the expense of transporting it is
considerable.
The establishment of these fields, es
pecially in South Georgia, will be the
first step towards an aerial mail ser
vice, says Col. Bailey.
In a day of labor-assertiveness, Ar
thur Brisbane calls attention to the
fact that intellect alone causes pro
gress. Labor by itself would not
move an inch.
In Death Not Divided.
It Is true that in several parts of
China it is still considered an act of
virtue for a woman to commit suicide
publicly after the death of her hus
band. According to the law, the pro
ceeding is actually legal in some prov
inces, and such is the state of public
opinion that in districts where it Is
officially prohibited the authorities
rarely interfere.
Stunning Summer Hats
For Ladies and Misses
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Miss McMichael, our talented milliner, now has on display
in our Millinery Department, the new and charming summer
styles in hats for the Ladies’ and Misses’. No matter how* ex
pensive or moderately priced bonnet you may desire, for dress
or street wear, we can trim for you just the hat you desire.
•
Our pattern hats, as well as hats of our Milliner’s own de
signs, portray fashion’s newest modes of fashion in the summer’s
newest colors and shades, cunningly shaped and lovely in designs.
We also have a special line of hats for the Misses’, Girls and
Children.
B. P. Ramsey
MILLINERY DEPARTMENT
LOUISVILLE, GA.
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DAVISBORO *
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Misses Wixie and Nancie Hattaway
have returned from a visit to relatives
in Augusta.
Mrs. .T. S. Mulling has returned from
a visit of several days to Macon.
Mr. Brady of Madison is the guest
of his son, Mr. B. F. Brady.
Dress Up Your Ford
For Summer
Good old summer time is now with us. No doubt your Ford
needs new fenders, new top, new radiator or new parts. We now
have a big stock of genuine FORD parts and can supply you with
anything desired for your FORD. It does not pay to buy substi
tute parts for your FORD, but get the genuine. We are the only
people who sell genuine FORD parts in Louisville.
ACCESSORIES OF EVERY KIND
We also have a complete stock of Ford accessories, such as
jacks, Pumps, Spot Lights, Spark Plugs, Hand and Electric
Horns, Storage Batteries, Trouble Lights, Flash Lights, etc.
PERRY PUNCTURE PROOF TUBES
Why be bothered this summer with repairing inner tubes in
the hot sun? Don’t doit. Save time, money and energy and
equip your car with the famous Perry Puncture Proof Tires.
They are guaranteed.
We also sell Goodrich tires and tubes, and there are none bet
ter for the money.
We always appreciate your visits.
Farmer & Rowe
Ford Automobiles and Ford Supplies
Louisville, Ga.
Mrs. J. 11. Wasden, Misses Elizabeth
McAfee and Sara Arnold were visitors
to Sandersville last week.
Mr. and Mrs. N. H. Jordan, Jr., en
tertained for their guest, Miss Morrison
in a most charming manner Wednesday
evening. The guests motored out to
their pretty country home, where sev
eral hours were most delightfully spent
in music and progressive conversation.
Delicious punch was served during the
evening.
Miss Ellen Grubbs, who has been
teaching at Deepstep has returned
home. Her school having closed last
week.
Mr. Wm. Walden of Gibson was the
guest of Mr. and Mrs. C. K. Wald n
last week.
Don’t forget the Chautauqua dates be
ginning next Friday and continuing
through Monday the 25th to the 28th,
inclusive. A good program will be
given, morning, afternoon and night.