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Reduce the Acreage. A. Taylor, president of the National (iiiuiors' Association, writ ing upon tin* al*>v<* subject says: 1 have received so many letters endorsing my efforts for a reduction in acreage from nearly every section of the South that 1 have decided to o mtinue the work and hy request write another article on similar lines that will h<“ carried by the Southern weekly papers all during this month so that every planter will have a chance to read it. Cot ton for Oetoln-r delivery sold this week for 8 cents per pound. Can you produce it at a profit at this price? No. Then in order to get a profit on what you raise this sea son you must plant less than you intended planting at fir-4. Reports on the acreage issued so far show that the acreage will he about 1 p< r cent larger than last year. This is prohahly due to the new farmers that have settled in Oklahoma and West lexas putting in so much new land. We must more than offset this increase hy reducing in the rest of the belt. 1 again state that the main cause for the decline in prices is lack of confidence caused hy the fear of a large acreage which means, with good weather conditions, a large crop and even lower prices than at present. Do you want to grow a crop at an actual loss? If not re duce your acreage; then if your neighbor persists in planting a large acreage and you have to sell your crop at a loss, you lose les-- than he. if hy reducing you add SHOO,(XX),OCX I to the wealth of the Suith, you will not only receive a part of this, but you call feel that you did your part to add to the prosperity of the country. Is it gn<><l business to plant a crop where there is no profit in it? No. Then Id every reader at once plant part of'hi.s present aereage in tended for cotton in some feed crop, or let the land lie idle for one sea son, as you can get more money for the crop grown on the part you do cultivate. If you have it already planted do not work it out as it will he labor thrown away. “Which do you prefer? To plant your present acreage and get from 7 to s cents per pound, or red nee it and get 11 to 12 cents and possibly higher. The present contemplated acreage and good weather means a return to the old days of cheap cot ton of ten years ago, while a reduc ed acreage means a continuance of the prosperity of the past few years, “Let every planter that reads, this at once make up his mind that he will not he the cause of Wall street bears fixing the price for your crop as they will do with a large Crop. Goto work at once to reduce your own acreage and see as many of your neighbors as possible at. once and get a united action in this mat ter, as this is the only way. we can be independent and prosperous. “I urge every merchant and banker throughout the .South to ad vise their customers to reduce their acreage, as it means a loss to you as well as the planter, to return to the old days of low prices again. It will pay you to write a circular let ter and send it to every planter you have dealings with, urging a reduc tion in acreage. Don't delay, but get busy, as there is no time to lose. We must have a reduction in acreage to save the South. It is as much your duty as mine to help in this work. J g<-t nothing for it. “I again urge the members of the Farmers : Union and Southern Cot ton Association to work together for a reduction in acreage which means much higher prices for the balance of this crop and all of the next one. as well as an # influence on future crops- J want to hear from every stetjpn of the belt as to what you w w m ' M v V.V4 .jjuv , EXTRACTS fROM BROWN S CARD. / When Joe Drown writes a card to the people of Georgin it can't be said that he in dealing in ancient history or dead campaign issues. .Joseph wants to know “what's the matter with Hannah.” We pub lish below a few of Ins remarks; “When lie (Hoke Smith) was elected, the state was at the Hood* tide of prosperity; capital was en tering her gates by the millions; wages were at their highest; every dinner pail was full; the states af fairs were being economically ad ministered; the tax rate was being annually lowered; every factory had more orders than it e mid fill; there was a elanmr from the mountains to the sen for the skilled as well as ordinary labor; cotton was bringing a price in some instances commen surate with its valu“. “Why is it that countless thous ands of laborers arc idle, though seeking work? \\ hy is it that pub lic and private improvements have stopped? Why is it that capital shuns the gates of Georgia / Why is it that stagnation and deprivation have invaded every channel of bus iness apd commerce? Why is it that peoph can not sell and dare not buy? Why is it that foreign capital, fearful of the methods and manner of administering the laws ot our state, prefers the vaults of the bank to its legitimate invest ment in the best and fairest state of the union? “I want to s e tie- prosperity of the state restored. 1 want the man who is willing to work to find it ac cessible to his hand. 1 want the mills and factories of (ieorgia to clamor again for laborers and arti sans to till orders that ever-ine, eas ingly multiply. “While, if elected, 1 shall insist ! upon the fair and just regulation of all public utility corporations, 1 want foreign and domestic capital treated alike, and placed upon a plane of perfect security and equal ity. “1 want the dinner pail once mope filled. “I want a kindlier, friendlier re lationship between labor and capi tal/ mutual acknowledgement of the rights of each, and the full rec ognition that prosperity for one can i.4 exist when adversity beclouds the other. “Let us on June 4th serve notice on those who trifle with the people for selfish purposes of their own po litical advancement, that their reign in (ieorgia is ended. “Then let us live quietly in peace, in good will, honestly, God-fearing, and dealing to all absolute and ex act justice." A GOOD NAM!. Commenting on the death of an aged negro recently, The Rome Tribune says: Solomon never said a wiser thing, than that a good name was rather to be chosen than great riches. Wealth is beyond the reach of many. Indeed it can not be hoped for by most of us, whose lots are cast in humble sphere. Rut no matter how humble that sphere may he, a good name may be obtained by an honest life. There is a lesson for all of us in the incident that will happen this afternoon when six white men will -bear to the grave the hotly of an aged negro. Born in slavery, reared perhaps in ignorance, old "l neb Dick," had none of those ad van tag* s which others possess, but think -j lightly of, as to waste them. Vet :d the last, when the things that really count are seen in their true light, the fact that he had so hw.d as to die possessed of a ‘good t warv. A slight "s-**-.!* Vt - - l ire Insurance. Life Insurance. Accident Insurance. Casualty Insurance. Surety & fidel ity Bonds. e In jog [iijirijll * j W .* 'SAjXf -mJ e- Wi / *• \ !>_-y*~a--. ' ll ll '- UIMII l itm mi-‘anrjgu-iti —an _t — -| -J R. P. WI ILIANS’ SCRAPE SETTER, Invent ed and tested by him. bets Scrapes PERFECTLY. For Sale By R. P. Williams and Smith Hardware Cos., Winder, Georgia. fO PREVENT BRYAN'S NOMINATIOM. The American Press Association lias made an offer to the w< < kly pa pers to furnish them free of charge., expressage prepaid, two columns per week of matter favoring the nomina tion of Govorner Johnson as the democratic candidate for the pres idency. This offer is made to all pipers which will accept it. The offer was mailed from New York, but it is explained that the plates will be shipped to newspapers which accept the offer from the as s Nation's nearest, office, of which it lias a dozen or more located in the centers of as many districts. As there arc many thousands of weekly newspapers, and as this matter is to he furnished in metal plates, it is seen that this offer is one which entails heavy cost. The qm stion is, who foots these bills? Not the Press Association, which is merely a commercial publishing enterprise, and is doing this work for the money there is in it. Not Governor Johnson, for he is opposed to a man seeking the nomination, and besides is not believed to be financially able to stand such heavy expense. But if not these, who then does spend so much money to secure the nomination of Governor John son ? Whoever it is has headquarters in New York, and of course must be greatly interested in securing John son’s nomination. This much is cer tain. Now who or what interest centered in New York is so much concerned to have Governor John son nominated, and why ? Augusta Herald. _ Too Much For One Wife. A negro called at the preacher s residence and asked: “ Bout how much will you charge me to marry me, suh? “Well,'" said the preacher, “1 usually get live dollars." "l a’, boss," exclaimed the ne gro, "1 ain't gwine to marry but one woman!" Office Office Telephone No. 1, Smith & Carithers B’l'd’R. Kcsidence 'Phone No. 12 F. W. Bondurant, GENERAL INSURANCE AGENCY Winder, Ga. BEST POLICIES. BEST RATES. mmediate and Careful All Losses Paid Attention Given all Promptly and With- Afc’encj Matters. out Discount. If you do not sleep well at night, you cannot work well in the day. You will not sleep well at night if you are com pelled to worry about fire that may destroy your uninsured property before the morning; or death without a life policy to take care of loved ones when you are gone. No need to worry, secure the protection you need NOW. Call on KILGORE & RADFORD , Agents , For Reliable Fire and Life Insurance. DO IT TODA Y. Office at The Winder Banking Company. Announcements. For Congress. To the Voters of the Ninth District: 1 announce myself a candidate for the Dem ocratic nomination, to the 6ist Congress, subject to the action of the voters in the primary June 4lh. I most respectfully request of ail the peo ple, their support, and trust each individual in the District will feel a measure of the responsi bility of my election, for no man ever worked mre faithfully and earnestly for the people of the Ninth District individually and collectively, than 1 have, and I shall continue to do the same il elected. It is necessary for every man to reg ister in order to vote. Very Respectfully, Thus. M. Bull. Solicitor. I hereby-n bounce as a candidate for the office of Solicitor General, election to be held June 4th next. S. J. Tribble. 1 hereby announce myself a candidate for Solicitor General of the Western Cii cuit, comprising the counties of Gwin nett, Walton, Jackson, Oconee, Banks and Franklin, subject to the. Democratic State Executive Committee. 1 will deeply appreciate the support of the people of the v irciut. Clifford Walker, Monroe, Ga. I hereby announce my candidacy for the office of solicitor-general of the West ern Circuit, composed of the counties of Gwinnett Walton, Oconee, tlarke, Jack son, Banks and Franklin, on the Macon Democratic platform and subject to the Democratic primary to be held in KjOS. i will appreciate the support of rny fellow-citizens of the circuit. M D 1 RWIN bawrenceville. Ga. For Representative. With assurances of profound grati tude to the people of Jackson county for their past support, i most respect fully announce myself a candidate for re-election to the House of Representa tives, subject to the action of the Dem ocratic primary on July 31. John N. Holder. To tlm People of Jackson County: You have honored me as your repre sentarrive heretofore, for which 1 ex press to you ray profound gratitude and assure vou it has been highly ap preciated. It is one of the greatest pleasures of my life to serve the peo ple; really and indeed 1 want to be your servant and 1 th irefore, announce my self a candidate for Representative from this county, subject to the demo cratic primary on July 31. and ask your most hearty support, and solicit any suggestions in the way of legislation for the interes of the county, that 1 may be able to carry out your wishes. 1 think our aim should be for the welfare and upbuilding of the county and if elected, will do my best to carry out your wishes. Respectfully, L. G. Hardman. Ordinary. I herebv announce myself a candidate for Ordinary of Jacks, n >. ounty, subject to the Democratic primary. Respect fully, James A. WiLLs. Jefferson. Ga. To the voters of Jackson county: I hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of Ordinary of Jac son county, subject to the Democratic primary elec tion to l>e held July 31. 1908. at and will appreciate your support, j his March 12, Y9GS. ’ James L. Williamson. To the voters of Jackson county: I hereby' announce myself a candidate for the otfice of Ordinary of.Jackson county, m j a a tvr rtO u.io’ >-■ • ~ * -m*-*' * *■ ~.. Fire Companies Continental Ins. Cos., N. Y. Hartford Fire of Hartford, Conn. Liverpool & London &. Globe of N. O. German American Ins. Cos., N. Y. Athens Mutual Fire Ir.s. Cos.. Ga. Winchester Fire Ins. Cos., N. Y. Hanover Fire of N. Y’. Caladonian Fire of N. Y. Dixie Fire of N. C. Accident Cmpanies. Metropolitan of N. Y. North American of Chicago. Casualty C mpany. United States Casualty of N. Y. Life Companies. State Life of Indiana Bonds. United Surety Cos., of Md. Ftr Clerk. To the voters of Jackson county: I most respectfully announce myself a candidate for re-election to the office of k lerk of tho Superior < ouit of Jackson county, subject to the Democratic pri mary to be held July 31, 1908. '1 hank ing you for your past suffrage, I earnest ly solicit your support. Respectfully, S. J. Nix. for Sheriff. I most respectfully announce myself a candsdate for re-election for the office of Sheriff of Jackson county, subject to the Democratic primary July 31. B. ri. COLLIER. For ireasurer. T respectfully uinounce myself a can didate ior re-election to the office of treasurer of Jackson county, subject to the Democratic primary of July 31st. Geo. W. Bailey. I hereby announce myself as a candi date for the office of sheriff of Jackson county, subject to the rules of the pri mary election to be held July 31, 1908, and earnestly solicit the support of all the qualified voters of the county and will appreciate the same. Respectful 'y, J. P. Kelly. Tax Collector. To the voters of Jackson county I re spectfully announce myself a candidate for re-election to the office of Tax Col lector of Jackson county, subject to the Democratic primarv on July 31. 1908. W. T. Appleby^ For Tax Receiver _ I respectfully announce myself a can didate for re-election to the office of Tax Receiver of Jackson County, sub ject to the Democratic primary on July 31, 1908. N. B. Lord. Chairman County Commissioner. I hereby announce myself a candidate for Chairman of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Jackson county, subject to Democratic primary July 31. W. A. Carter! 1 I hereby announce myself as a candi date for the chairmanship of the board of commissioners of roads and revenues of Jackson county, subject to the Demo cratic primary election of July 31, I9OX. If elected I shall give my time strictly to county affairs. L. M. Dadisman. I hereby announce myself a candidate for Chairman of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Jackson county, subject to Democratic primary. H. C. Ba'rnett. I respectfully announce myself a can didate for the Chairmanship of Board of Commissioners of Roads and Reve nues of Jackson county, subject to the action of the primary on July 31. If elected I will devote my entire time to the duties of the office. A. R. Braselton. To the voters of Jackson county: 1 hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Reve nues of Jackson county, subject to the primary election of July 31, 1908. .j. M, Haynie. GWINNETT COUNTY. FOR ORDINARY. , 1 hereby announce myself a candidate for Ordinary of Gwinnett county, sub ject to the Democratic primary on June 4th. I promise to faithfully discharge the duties of the office, if elected. In addition to ray claims, which J shall try to present to the people face to face, I’ll ask the county to consider the clamife UpgiTihanrt.-eicresi>, bus.