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EXTRACTS FROM SENATOR Barney Baruch Breaks Price of Cotton—One “Phase” of the Adminis tration Which Senator Smith Does Not Ap prove. The Attorney General has offer ed himself to you as a candidate that you may have an opportunity of approving “every phase” of the administration of President Wilson. There are many splendid achieve ments of his administration, but there are things which he has done which I hope he himself regrets, and you are asked to approve them by voting for Mr. Palmer. Let me call your attention to two things which I disapprove and that you can not approve. During 1918 cotton had steadily advanced in price until, about the first of September, it reached thir ty-eight cents a pound. The Presi dent had a board, called the War Industries Board, the Chairman of which was Mr. Barney Baruch. On September 4th Mr. Baruch issued a statement that, with the approval of the President, the War Indus tries Board would appoint a com mittee to study cotton with a view of stabilizing prices. He issued an other statement September 5th, an other September 15th, another Sep tember 26th, another September 27th, and they kept on issuing statements until they had broken down the price of cotton more than ten cents a pound. Among other things, they stated in their bulle tins that tne committee might re commend basic prices, and the Pres ident appoint a single purchasing agency for all cotton exported; they would fix the prices this agency would give; remove all competition among buyers and force cotton owners to sell at the prices they named. This threat, of course, broke the market. The armistice came November 11th, and the war was over. Cotton had been put by the President on an embargo list, preventing any ex portation of cotton except under rules that he might prescribe. He appointed, what he called, a War Trades Board to regulate licenses for exporting cotton. This Board continued to suppress exports after the war was over. * All the Southern Senators except one signed a petition urging the President to take cotton off the em bargo list, and give a chance to our markets. I saw the President a number of times and called his at tention, when cotton got down to about twenty-six cents a pound, to the danger of bringing ruin, not only to the farmers, but upon the merchants and bankers who had ad vanced upon cotton. Even in March, 1915, when* he returned from France, we plead with him to take cotton off the embargo list, but he refused. There was no justification for his conduct. He and Mr. Baruch and Mr. Vance McCormack, with their two committees, broke the price of cotton in the fall and win ter of 1918 and 1919 more than fifty dollars a bale, and they cost the owners of cotton in the State of Georgia a loss of over seventy- five millions of dollars. This is one phase of the Presi dent’s administration that I do not approve. Do you? And yet Mr. Palmer asks you to vote for him because he approves it. Senator Smith Replies to Attack of His Opponents for Protecting Cotton Farmers in 1915. I seo that some of my friends in Gainesville were displeased with my course in 1915, when I insisted upon the freedom of the seas and the right of citizens of Georgia to ship their cotton into every neutral port of the world. In the Russian-Japanese war Russia sought to stop cotton ship ments to Japan. England protested against this action and made Rus sia yield. I knew our people had the right to sell their cotton in any neutral port of the world; I knew that this right was established by international law. My constituents had suffered so much from the loss of markets for their cotton in 1914 that I was bent upon obtaining for them their well-established rights to the freedom of the seas and the freedom of the use of neutral ports. President Wilson took exactly the same position and our State De partment (March 31, 1915) notified Great Britain that her interference with shipments of non-contraband goods to neutral ports “violated the most sacred rights of this country.” I kept up a constant fight all through 1915 and into 1916 in favor of the freedom of the seas for the shipments of cotton to neutral ports, Great Britain felt the justice of the criticism. British courts and British statesmen for a century in sisted exactly upon the same prin ciple I was urging. Finally their representatives came to Washing ton, and advised officials of our Government that Great Britain on or about the 23rd of' July would place cotton on a contraband list. They knew this also was illegal, and wanted to know how they could make up to the United States for the losses which thejr . conduct would cause; they were told it could at least in part be done by buying cotton heavily immediately follow ing the order making cotton contra band. I am sure this suggestion was carried out. The day after the an nouncement that Great Britain had' put cotton upon the contraband list the price of cotton went up on the Liverpool Exchange; the day fol lowing it went up on the New York Exchange, and in a few days it was publicly known that British inter ests were buying cotton heavily on the New York Cotton Exchange. Then representatives of German in terests came to Washington to find out why cotton advanced, although put upon the cotton contraband list. They concluded it was because British interests knew peace would soon be made, so they began buying cotton heavily also, and our crop of 1915 sold higher than it did be fore the European war began. In December, 1915, Sir Richard Crawford, the Financial Agent of British interests, showed in Wash ington a statement which disclosed the very heavy purchases they had made in August and September up on the New York Cotton Exchange and from the sale of which, later on in the season, they had cleared over four millions of dollars. I know the fight I made for the freedom of the seas, both through the press of the country, where in many instances I paid out of my own pocket for publications, and on the floor of the Senate, where I spoke elaborately upon the subject, contributed substantially towards restoring the price of cotton, and the knowledge of the service I ren dered the people I love cannot be taken away from me by slanderers. Announcement. I desire to inform the public that 1 have accepted the local agency for the famous OVERLAND 4 Automobile and shall be pleased to demonstrate the superior merits of this celebrated ear. PAUL LEACH Dealer Aberdeen, Ga. Normals Announced For Teachers. Announcement of two normals for the teachers of north and northwest Georgia has been made by the state department of education. From May "1 to June 11, g normal for the teach ers of west Georgia will be held at the Carrollton Agricultural and Me chanical school. From May 21 to July 2, a normal for the teachers of north west Georgia will be held at Martha Berry. J. 0. Martin, state supervisor of schools from the state department, will be in charge of both normals. For County Commissioner. To the Voters of Fayette County: 1 hereby announce myself a candi date for county commissioner, subject to the ‘rules and regulations of the Democratic primary. If elected, I promise you my best service. I will greatly appreciate your vote and influence. Yours very truly, GEORGE W. PHILLIPS. For Tax Collector. To the Voters of Fayette County: I hereby announce myself a candi date for re-election to the office of Tax Collector, subject to the Democratic primary. I have served our county the past term. You know me. My record as Collector is before you. If I fail to see you during the campaign, I certainly will appreciate your support and in fluence in the coming election. T. S. McKINNEY. For Tax Receiver. To the Voters of Fayette County: I herebp announce myself a candi date for Tax Receiver of Fayette Coun ty, subject to the Democratic pri mary. I was born and raised in this coun ty. Am now 49 years of age, and have always tried to be a citizen, and for fifteen years have been physically unable to do much work. I now call upon the voters of this county for their support, and if elect ed I promise to fulfill the office to the very best of my ability. Hoping you will give me your loyal support, I am Respectfullp yours. HENRY JACKSON. To the Voters of Fayette County: I hereby announce myself as candi date for Sheriff, subject to the rules of the Democratic party. I will appre ciate you influence and support. FELTON JONES. Health and Happiness Go Hand in Hand Vigorous, Red-Blooded Men and Wom en Get Most of Life’s Joys and Benefits RED BLOOD IS SOURCE OF HEALTH Pepto-Mangan Creates Rich, Red Blood—Builds Up the Body— Benefits Are Real Nature never intended that any man or woman should be made unhappy with thin, worn-out, sluggish bodies. Why, then, do men and women with poor, thin blood (anemia) accept this condition, thinking that it is natural that they should remain this way ? How unhappy such people make them selves and those around them! And it is all so unnecessary, for unless you suffer from some deep-seated ail ment, you can soon remedy any form of poor health caused by thin, impov erished blood. Pepto-Mangan is prepared just for such people. Pepto-Mangan contains the very elements that impart richness to the blood and increase the supply of the tiny red-blood cells that good, healthy blood must contain. Pepto-Mangan is put up in both liquid and tablet form. Both forms are exactly alike in medicinal qualities. When you order Pepto-Mangan, be sure to ask the drugist for “Glide’s.” And look for the name “Glide’s” on the package. If “Glide’s” is not there, t is not Pepto-Mangan. Advertisement. Card of Thanks. R. E. L. Kelly and two other boys. Mr. Miller and Nelms are both badly hurt; cant’ be determined'yet the full extent of their injuries. The other occupants of the car escaped with a general shake-up, and minor bruises. The.car was badly wrecked. The Brooks school had an Easter egg hunt Friday evening and had a pleasant time. James K. Kelly of Oxford preached at Brooks Sunday morning and at night. Mrs. W. A. Sears and adopted daugh ter spent Sunday with friends at Brooks. Mr. C. E. Coppedge visited his parents at East Point Sunday. The revenue department raided two stills south of Brooks recently, but made no arrests. Farmers are blue over the contin ued bad weather, as planting time is here and no work done. For Leave to Sell Real Estate. We wish to thank our neighbors and many friends for their many acts of kindness and words of consolation and for the beautiful floral offerings in our late bereavement in the loss of our precious husband and father. May God’s richest blessings reward them, and may h’s protecting arm be around themb. through life is the prayer of. MRS. F. B. BROWN, GEORGE, DR. AND MRS. SEAWRIGHT AND FAMILY, MR. AND MRS. DETTINERING AND FAMILY. Anent Wm. S. Coburn. GEORGIA—Fayette County. To Whom it May Concern: Notice is hereby given that Mrs. A. W. Alexander as administratrix of Simon Alexander, deceased, having applied to me by petition for leave to sell the real estate of said Simon Alex ander, deceased, and that an order was made thereon at the April term, 1920, for citation, and that citation issued, all the heirs at law and credit ors of said Simon Alexander, deceased, will take notice that I will pass upon said application at the May term, 1920, of the court of ordinary of Fayette county, and that n^ss cau§e is shown to the contrary; m said time, said leave will be granted. This April 5t.h, 1920. J. J. DAVIS, Ordinary. STATE OF GEORGIA, COUNTY OF FULTON. Personally appeared William S. Co burn, who, after being duly sworn, says that he was a captain in the army during the war with Germany; that he was in command of company M, fifth Georgia infantry, which was afterwards changed to the 122nd in- l’anty; that while his company was stationed at Camp Preston, near At lanta, Georgia, in 1917, Noah W. Kel ly enlisted in said company and there after became one of the best soldiers in the company; affiant further says that said Kelly had been made a first class private and that his name had been sent to headquarters with rec ommendation for promotion to ser vant when he was injured; that about the end of June, 1917, the exact date affiant does not remember, advance orders had been received that the or ganization would be moved to Macon July 3rd, and in view of this affiant gave to Kelly along with other men in the company a pass to go to the city, or elsewhere for twenty-four! hours and that said Kelly was injured while on leave properly obtained. Af fiant further says that after said Kel ly was injured it was his place to in vestigate the cause and his investiga tion developed the fact that Kelly had obtained permission from one of the crew of a freight train to ride back toward the camp, and ;that in trying to get on the train he fell and was injured; no blame was attached to Kelly by the military 1 authorities, and he was paid full time while he was laid up, which would not have been the case had he been at fault. Affi ant was very sorry of the misfortune to Kelly,, as it deprived him of one of his best men. Afifant further says that Kelly was honorably discharged from the service, and that he, affiant, signed the discharge. (Signed) WM. S. COBURN. Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 2nd day of April, 1920: (Signed) THO. B. P. BALL, Notary Public, State of Geor gia at Large, at Atlanta. For County Commissioner. To the Voters of Fayette County: I announce myself a candidate for re-election as county commissioner. I thank the good people of the county for hteir past support and, if elected, I wll faithfully perform the duties of the office. I assure you your vote will be appreciated. * J. C. LEWIS. TO THE VOTERS OF FAYETTE COUNTY I hereby announce my candidacy for Tax Collector of Fayette County, sub ject to the rules of the Democratic Primary. I shall be grateful for the support of the people. Respectfully, J. H. STEPHENS. The Seaton’s Best Styles Ladies’ Oxfords with Long Vamps and Narrow Toe Shapes — High Concave or Medium Military Heels; in Lace and in Buckle or Plain Pumps— In Patent, Brown and Black Kid. Men’s Oxfords—-English Cut with Narrow Recede Toe; Regular Cut with Rounder and Fuller Toe Shape — In Dark Tan and Black Calf Now on Special Display and Attractively Priced to Insure Quick Sales. They are Peters “Diamond Brand” which assures their quality and fit. You will find it well worth while to come quickly and get just what you want. Such styles and values will be very hard to get later. JOHN M. JACKSON CO. IOC For Ordinary. To the Voters of Fayettb County: I hereby announce my candidacy for re-election for Ordinary, subject to the Democratic primary, April the 20th. I thank the good people of ay- ette county for their support of me in the past, and pledge them my best efforts if re-elected, to perform the duties of the office faithfully and im partially. J. J. DAVIS. For Coroner. To the Voters of Fayette County: I announce myself a candidate for Coroner, subject to the Democratic primary. If elected, I will do my best to discharge the duties of the office. R. H. WILLIAMSON. To the Voters of Fayette County: Having been solicited to enter the race for (Commissioner, I announce myself a candidate for same. I will appreciate your influence and sup port. J. W. McEACHERN. For County Commissioner. Brooks. This community was considerably disturbed Friday morning on hearing of" the killing early Thursday night of Jess Balknight, colored, who lived on the tSeinheimer place, one and a half miles riorth of Brooks. He had stepped out of the house to feed his hogs when he was shot four times in the breast, and died instantly. The coroner’s jury returned a verdict that lie came to his death by gunshot wounds in the hands of unknown par ties. Mr. P. G. Miller, on going home from Brooks in his auto, Monday evening, had the misfortune to over turn his car while runnig, it is said, at a high rate of speed. It is said that the car turned over twice. In the car with him were Mack, Nelms, To the Voters of Fayette County: I announce myself a candidate for county commissioner. If elected I promise to do the best I can for the roads of the county and also in the management of the affairs of the county. I will appreciate your influ ence and support in the primary of Ap ril 20th. ? J. R. ADAMS. For County Commissioner. To the Voters of the County: I announce myself a candidate for County Commissioner subject to the primary April 20th. If nominated and elected I promise to perform the du ties of the office to the best of my abiL ity. I will appreciate your support. W. H. HOLT. ARE YOU READY FOR SPRING Farmers, you will find anything you need for your farm equipment at our store. We have just received a limited supply of the fam ous LEDBETTER ONE SEED Cotton-Corn-Pea nut Planter. We also have the International Har vester Company line of Planters of various kinds. We have a complete stock of Auto Supplies. We’ve got those RACINE TIRES and tubes in any size you might need. If you want to make your old car shine, we have the SERWIN-WILLIAMS Auto Paints and Varnishes, also top dressings. Speaking of Paints and Varnishes— Our Paint Department is well stocked with a com plete line of SHERWIN-WILLIAMS PAINTS and Linseed Pure Oil. It pays to buy the best paint, so let us figure with you when you get ready to paint your house. Don’t you need a new set of Dishes? If you want a set of Plain Dishes, or a set of fine gold band China, we have them both at attractive prices. Hardware Department FIFE MERCANTILE AND HARDWARE COMPANY the county affairs economically. I will 1 appreciate your support. H. P. REDWINE. For County Commissioner. To the Voters of Fayette County: I am a candidate for County Com missioner subject to the primary of April 20th. If elected I promise to perform all duties of the office to the best of my abilities. I will do my best for the public roads and to administer For Sheriff. To the Voters of Fayette County. I hereby announce myself a candi date for re-election to the office of Sheriff of Fayette county, subject to the rules and regulations of the Dem ocratic primary April the 20th, 1920. I want to thank you all for past fa vors, and if entrusted with the honor of holding this office the second term, I will faithfully and impartially per form its duties. I want you to know my record and give me a just and hon est consideration before casting your ballot. And I will assure you your support will be appreciated. T. M. KERLIN: >{AISTEN BROS. & CO. Griffin, Ga. •ndertakera Day phc&% .... 63 and 676 Night phone - 631 and 163J
