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A Social Skirmish. ICopyright, 190 R, by American Press Asso ciation. J Young Mrs. Fortlycv-Jonea, tired out from a leadership of a winter s social festivities, determined to rest for the summer season. Hut how was she to find a place of rest? Heir to millions ♦hat had been handed down to her through several generations, prominent not only aociully, but as a directress in numberless women's societies, It was no easy matter for her to get away from the Incessant calls that were made upon ber. After considering many plans she selected a small sum mer iun In tbe mountains, where she engaged a room for sl2 a week and registered as plain Mrs. Jones. Now, Mrs. Jones had beard that In these summer hotels tbe guests meet and Intermingle for a season on terms of temporary equality, to separate at tbe end of August and go to their homes and accustomed associates. Rev era! ladles nodded to ber without In troduction, so she nodded, smiled and often pa seed a pleasant word with those she met. Rut Mrs. Jones soon found that her nods and smtles In some cases were not returned lu kind. Before she bad been at the Inn a week It was appar ent that the social features of tbe place were under tbe direction of a small clique managed by a certain Mrs. Dole. In other words. Mrs. Dole ran tbe so cial part as the landlady ran tbe board and lodging. Mrs. Fordyee-Jones. who had long been hunting for anew aensatlon, had suddenly found one. Hiding from In vitations of the most refined people who were loath lo accept the “re grets,” she was astounded nt the dis covery that she was tabooed by those who had neither blood, exceptional breeding nor money. It wns n great chock to her amour propre. it set ber to thinking. Rhe had regarded tbe ■welcomes that were given her by her leers ns coming from her natural at ♦ractlveness. Here were people social ly her Inferiors as well ns in other respects who had no use for her. Mrs. Jones determined to capture the clique, not by making herself known, not by frowning upon them, but by her winning ways. Rhe lay in wait for Rome of their husbands, and the men became willing captives. Hut the same reserve, the same Icy Indif ference, pervaded the women. Ah booh ns Mrs. Jones discovered that she was making no headway In this direction ehe desisted. Mrs. Jones tried to think that she was enjoylup the absurdity of the sit uation. but she was not. One might expect that ahe would. These people were nothing to her. and they were making themselves ridiculous. But the fact remained :bnf at that par ticular place ahe was snubbed. She had been told again and again that the reason of her social prominence was her personal loveliness. Why dkl not that loveliness give her the same ad vantage dow? A tinge of eolor came over her face as the fact forced itself upon her that In her own circle she was surrounded by flatterers; that it was not herself that soc iety worshiped, but her power to help others onward and upward. Nor did Mra. Jones relish being denied cpmpanlonshlp, though she bad eome to the Inn to avoid companion ship. The best people there were made afraid of each other and her by the clique, and she bad nothing In common with the plainer class to be found at summer hotels. She there fore sat by herself on the piazza pre tending to read a novel, but In reality thinking upon the lesson of her life. Was she not when at home playing the part played by Mrs. I>ole? She was obliged to admit that she was. though in a different way. She had a kindly word and a smile for every one. As to her invitations and those she accepted, she acted as she had a good right to act—upon her own sweet will. She had never known any other surroundings than those of and refinement; therefore she felt assured she could not possibly he a Bnob. She thought much upon reforms she would like to make on her return, but they did not upon consideration seem prac ticable. One morning near the end of August, whea the denizens of the hotel, the elect and the ordinary, were sunning themselves on the piazza, a carriage resplendent with varnish and gold plate, the door emblazoned with a coat of arms—the Fordyce-Jones arms— driver and footman on the box in ma roon colored livery and white silk stockings, drove up to thb unpreten tious stone whereon guests and bag gage arrived and departed. Every woman sat up and stared. No one was In the carriage, so it was probable that someone was going in it. Who fonld it be? Presently Mrs. Jones In s simple traveling costume came out of the Inn with the landlady, to whom she gave a kiss at parting, entered tbe carriage and was driven away. There was consternation on tbe p*t of every woman of tbe clique. What dkl It mean? Who was Mrs. Jones* Did she own tbe equipage? What was ejp h ap efjgtpsge' dotng JWtei jo remote from' tlVe city? The landlady told them that they had been snubbing the celebrated Mrs. Fordyre-Jones, whom they all had heard of, hut to whose exclusive circle none of them had ever got within even telephone distance; that one of l>or country resi dences wns distant but a day's Journey and she had determined to ride there In her own carr!age„ Mrs. Fordyee-Jones Is considering this winter certain social reforms: Mrs. Dole and the clique are bitterly ruing a golden opportunity missed. CHARLOTTE BOND HIT.L. RESOLUTIONS. Resolution by the National Fann ers’ Union, at New Orleans, No vember I*2, 1908. Whereas, The Farmers Union, in convention assembled, realize that New Orleans is most favorably lo cated by reason of splendid rail and water way transportation, port fa cilities, nearness to foreign markets and proximity to the Panama Canal, for the establishment of a great public warehouse for the storage and handling of cotton cheaply and efficiently; and Whereas, The financial and com mercial interests of New Orleans have assured us of every possible as sistance in this connection; be it Resolved, That the Farmers’ Un ion indorse the plan to enlarge the New Orleans cotton market in an effort to carry a great part of the surplus supply of each crop at home and for the account of home own ers instead of hi European ware houses for the account of foreign owners, it being clearly evident that cotton is worth more when market ed as the trade demands than when sold when there is no mill demand. We further thank the officers and members of the New Orleans Pro gressive Union and citizens of New Orleans for their personal courtesy and practical assistance in arrang ing for and carrying out the pur poses of this convention. Resolution by New Orleans Progres sive Union at Joint Mass Meeting of Progressive Union and Nation al Farmers’ Union, Held at New orlea ns, N < y vein her 12, 1908. The Progressive Union of New Or leans, representing the vast and va. ried financial and commercial in terests of New Orleans, and which has participated fraternally in the convention of the National Farm ers’ Union, hereby resolve: First; That wc heartily com mend and approve the objects and aims of said Farmers’ Union con vention, to-wit, the praiseworthy and opportune efforts to make cot ton bring better prices, and we call upon all the financial and commer cial strength of the cotton growing states to join in and co-operate with the Farmers’ Union in the accom plishment of such purposes, realiz ing as we do that every interest in such states will lie greatly benefited thereby. Second: That we realize that the cotton grower is justly entitled to the active aid of the financial and commercial interests to enable the grower to so hold and opportunely ' sell his cotton instead of being in large part compelled, by present ' systems of credits and times of pay ' ment, lack of proper warehouse fa \ cilities, etcr, to sell cotton in the fall months, thus glutting the mar ket and lowering prices. Third: That a great step for. ward has been taken, by the ap pointment of committees from the Farmers’ Union and the New Or ! leans Progressive Union to hold joint conferences and prepare plans to remedy these conditions, and we express the belief that such joint committee will devise safe and proper plans for the solution of these problems. The only help that some people receive is from the nurn who oc casionally that he ie mtry. | Mules for Sale. Will unload a car of good Tennessee Mules Saturday, November 21. Will swap first-class Mules for second-hand Mules. Get our prices before you buy. We guarantee everything we ship. J. W. Moore & Son, Winder, Georgia. PROFESSIONAL CARDS J. F. HOLMES, ATTORNEY - AT-1. Aw, Statham, Ga. Criminal qnd Common ial Law a Specialty SPURGEON WILLIAMS DENTIST, Winder - Georgia Offices over Smith & Oarithers hank. All work done satisfac torily, W. H. QUARTER.MAN ATTORNEY AT LAW Winder, Ga. Practice in all the courts Commercial law a specialty. W. L. DeLaPERRIERR DENTAL SURGERY. Winder - - Georgia Fillings, Bridge and Plate-work done in most scientific and satis factory way. Offices on Broad St. ALLEN’S ART STUDIO. All kinds of Photographs made by latest methods. All work done promptly. Office on Candler St., Winder Ga. Tax Collector’s Third Round I will be at the following places for the purpose of collecting State, County and School Taxes for year 1908: LAST ROUND, Shackelford's Store, Nov, 20, 8 to 0 a m Archer’s Store, Nov. 20, 10 to 11 a m Clarksboro, Nov. 20, 1 to 2 p m J. P. Williamson’s Store, Nov. 20, 3 to 4 p m Center, Nov. 23, 10 to 12 a m Thurmond’s Gin, Nov. 23, 1 to 2 p m Nicholson, Nov. 28, 3 to 4 p m Brockton, Nov. 23, 5 to (5 p m Apple Valley, Nov. 24, 8 to 0 a m Ingram's Store, Nov. 24, 10 to 12 a m llanno, \ Grove Cotton Mills. Nov. \, 1 to 2 p m Commerce, Nov. 24, 2 to 4 p in Commerce, Nov. 25, 9 a m to 4 p m ! Miller's Court Ground, Nov. 20, 9 to 10 a m Holly Spring, Nov. 20,11 to 12 a m Constantine, Nov. 20, 12 to 1 p m Diamond Hill, Nov. 26, 2 to 3 p m Maysville, Nov. 27, 8 to 11am Dry Pond, Nov. 27, 12 to 1 p m Head’s Store, Nov. 27, 1 to 2 p m Jefferson when not on rounds, till books oloee on Dec. 10. W. T. Ajpmjwy, T. 0. J. e. A BANK ACCOUNT Will give you a financial standing in the community. Did you ever hear it said of your neigh bor, “He has a bank account?” It means more than dollars and cents. It means“ For Progress and Enterprise” and in selecting your depository you make no mistake in choosing THE WINDER BANKING COMPANY. WINDER, GEORGIA. Whose motto is “Every Accommodation Con sistent With Sound Banking.” REMEMBER That'while the price of cotton is too low, and the price of pro mjt _ f. —.* • * visions too high, the prices of Seed Oats and Fertilizers For fall sowing is just right at The Farmers' Supply Cos., Winder, - Georgia. P. S. Remember that we also carry an up-to date line of FRESH groceries. BETTER DO IT NOW t Too late for Fire Insurance after it burns. Too late for Life Insurance after your health is im paired. Make use of opportunity. See us to day. KILGORE & RADFORD, Insurancec Agents, Office at The Winder Banking Company. BUGGIES. We have on hand a line of the best Bug gies for the money ever brought to this market. PI. T. P’LAMG AX, SUCCESSOR TO CANNON & FLANIGAN. WINDER, GA. Metal Shingles EVEW if'- > Wi EVERy adapted for ail IH-IGLE 11-4-l -h ri =1 Mifcil “H I™'" ”*.. ,vm,Kn ! mlm ™ ™ —" thrives where snch conditions exist. They'll last as Ion? as the building: itself and never need repairs. Any good mechanic can lay them, for a hammer and nails is all that is necessary. Drop la and See Them. LEATHERS & EAVESON, WINDER. GEORGIA