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The Barrow Times Published Every Thursday A. C. LAMAR, Editor srilS< TUPTION RATES One Copy Six Months p One Copy One Yeah ftl.oQ ~~ All Communications Must Be Signed By the Writer Entered as second-class matter at The postoffice under Act of Congress March 3, 1879 President AVilson has nominated Hugh C. Wallace, of Seat tle, ambassador to France to fill the vacancy of William Graves Sharp who recently resigned that position. President Wilson will reach Boston on February 25, from France and will make an address iu that city on the league of of nations. Boston is arranging to give him a royal reception. The man who does the best he can in this life deserves the approval and respeet of the community in which lie lives. But when you get right down to brass tacks, where is the man to Ik found’who is doing the l**st lie can? The world needs a few such men very much riyht now in every town and neighborhood. The enthusiastic meetings lrdd over Georgia last ir tlav by the farmers indicate they are in earnest and are de termined to reduce the cotton a rcage this year. Ever\ lamei, whether in the meetings or not, should feel honor bound to stand by this resolve and help keep up the price. I his move Avill be a strong factor in solving the problem. Most of the great papers, of the allied Countries of Europe, praise the draft of the league of nations and hail it as the most important and memorable document in history. President A\il s*on is the great man of the present day and lias accomplished for the world something that was thought, by lesser minds, to be impossible. Tin* wise man tliinks some of tin* past so as to make the jresent more profitable and the future brighter. To dwell en tirely on the past, to think only of the present or dread the fu ture, makes us unbalanced and unfitted for llu* great problems of life. A strong and well balanced mind absorbes the past, the present and tin* future and learns lessons of wisdom from them all. - .1 ,-*>• Constructive minds are* the one's that are worth something to the world. Minds that conceive great things and put them in operation for the benefit of humanity. The constructive man, however, generally has strong opposition, and often is not ap preciateel nor as popular as the* man who does nothing but float along with the* popular tide* .appealing to prejudices and antago nizing none of the evils which need righting. Rev. S. It. Ledbetter, presiding elder of the Dalton dis trict, dieel at his home in Lafayette, (la., last week of influ enza. He* was one of the prominent members of the North Oeorgia Methodist conference, was known all over the state, and his death brought sadness to many friends and admirers throughout Georgia. One of the unfortunate weaknesses of some* men and women is that of thinking sarcasm and unkind expressions indicate su perior intelligence. Great minds are* never thus afflicted. One of the most, difficult things to accomplish is to convince con ceited persons that sarcasm and the cheap wit and mannerisms they attempt to display do not indicate* strong minds or an abundance of gray matter. *• $ g The fascination for making moonshine liquor is taking hold of the society set as well as the noted mountaineers of corn whiskey fame, and South Georgia earn* juice crackers who have learned that great section of the state that cane juice can bo used for other purposes than syrup. One of Chattanooga's prominent clubmen has been arrested on the charge of operat ing a big distillery under an apartment house in tin* center of the city. The supreme court of Georgia has upheld the lower court, which awarded the owner of a registered hog $lO. The owner valued tin* hog at •'s*2o,ooo and ho died from injuries, it was claimed, in his shipment from Louisiana to Atlanta. A razor back hog of South Georgia, whose existence depends entirely on rooting, feels his importance so much since bacon has reached such a fabulous price that la* would consider a great injustice had been done him were In* to lie valued at tla* small sum of $lO. If then* is a hog heaven, can commune together, ■what must lx* the feelings of Premier Lovejov, tla* registered f20,000 hog, with a pedigr-e that forbade his recognition of a ra zor-back hog while on earth. STRIKES, STRIKES, r The industrial upheavals called strikes are involving the ■"whole world. When you pick up your paper and scan the pages you will find them everywhere. Our own country ar the present time is peculiarlv afflicted bv them and in many of our large cities there is rioting, disor der and the ugliest feeling in every way. Unfortunately these strikes an* generally brought on by ultra radical labor leaders, most of whom are foreigners and have little or no sympathy with American institutions. The big plants and factories have encouraged too freely im migration and brought workers from other countries and are now reaping something of what they have sown. Asa result of this a serious condition confronts us. affecting the entire public and om* that does not augur good for our prosperity and smooth sailing during the days of reconstruction. There arc such diversified opinions and remedies among our own people; so much propaganda by this and that school of thought to prejudice and bewilder the minds of men; political motives that cause* men to attempt to bring on disaster and ca lamity to their country to promote their ends; the demagogue appealing to ignoranc and prejudice; the growing tendency of little minds to criticise and oppose our government aijd its ev ery action—this conglomeration of prejudice, ignorance, bol slievickism, false conceptions of duty, of patriotism and of gov ernment all combined makes it difficult to forecast the outcome, and is nough to make statesmen tremble. I FEEL SO UNNECESSARY! The conmiedian who in fun gets a laugh from his ‘‘house’ by saying I feel so unnecessary! is is in reality not unlike the position of numbers of men and institutions of our day—there is no excuse for their existence. There are too many men and women in the world whose every act shows the ear-marks of some selfish purpose they wish to serve. The individual who is thus guided, having no concern in making the world better by being in it, has a narrow concep tion of his obligations to humanity and little excuse for exist ence. ir * j ■■ The fulfillment of a real life for each man and woman must have as its specific purpose the determination to render service to others; and this applies in the office, in the bank, in the field, in the industrial plant, in public institutions and in all walks of life. In the founding and maintenance of any institution the high and overshadowing purpose should be to render service and not because someone promoting it has a selfish motive prompt ing him. ♦ ' In the organization and operation of corporations the pur pose has, too often in the past, been to gather in large profits, losing sight of the service they might render by just compensation to those employed and bettering their conditions ,iml surroundings. To render service should be the main excuse for a man’s taking up any profession, going into any business or founding any enterprise or institution. The world is beginning to recognize more than ever before that NO LIFE counts for much actuated an controlled by sel fish motives alone and ignores that service it owes to others. Give a reason for being, an excuse for existence. IN MEM OR I AM. “My word, Jacob,” said Stein berg,'“that is a beautiful dia mond you have in your pin. How much did it cost?” “I paid one thousand dol lars,” replied Jacob. “One thousand dollars! Good Kilgore-Kelly Company The Home of Lion Brand Shoes Absolutely the best work shoes made for men and boys. Shoes made of absolutely all solid leather. Have them in both heavy and medium heavy weights for spring wear. We have sold LION BRAND Shoes for several years. We are sole agents for Winder for the Lion Brand Shoes. Our stock of work clothes such as overalls, work shirts, work gloves, odd coats and work pants, is a collection of the best to be had. You can be well clothed with clothes which satisfy by making your purchases from us. Kilgore-Kelly Company “Goods to Wear” gracious!” exclaimed Stein berg. "Vv, 1 did not know you ver worth so much money.” “Veil, you see,” exclaimed Jacob, “veil dei* old man died he left one thousand dollars for a stone to be erected to his memo ry, and dis is der stone.” —Kan- sas City Star. Clasified Ads. FAINT NOW. You get the best Paint from Smith Hard ware Company. START RIGHT by buying one of those GOOD MILBURN W AGONS from Smith Hard ware Company. " EDISON —the phonograph with a soul. Sold by Smith Hardware Company. We have just received a car load of the CELEBRATED MILBURN AA’AGONS. Smith Hardware Company. Place your order now for a DODGE AUTOMOBILE so as to be sure of getting one this spring. Smith Hardware Com pany. LOST—One door key to bar ber shop. The finder w ill be re warded by returning to George Anderson, the barber, Winder, Ga. WANTED—To buy good Jer sey Milk Cow. See MRS. J. M. BAUGH, Winder, Ga. 1 Economy Through Quality The Netdeton iwv)/ FOOTWEAR j b\ Wu\ EXTRAORDINARY “Composite’’ Blucher Pattern —of soft, long-wearing Glazed Kid More men are wearing the Netdeton Composite last than any other one model in the whole field of Men’s fine shoe making there are many good reasons for this. The Composite is made only in combination (two sizes under through heel and instep) and its fully proven Extraordinary qualities of wear, workmanship and comfort make it a true loot wear economy—the Economy that comes only through Quality. THE WINDER DRY GOODS STORE Agent for Nettleton Men’s Shoes the World’s Finest Milburn Wagons With the Old Time Wide Track and Wide Bodies We want you to call and let us show you all the new features on the improved new MIL - BURN WAGON Smith Hardware Company FOR SALE —Berkshire Pigs for sale. See J. H. Lokey, at B. H. Merck’s Wholesale House. MICHELIN TIRES AND TUBES, give satisfaction. Sold only by Smith Hardware Com pany. FINE COTTON SEED FOR SALE. I have some fine Improved Pulluot Cotton Seed for sale at 51.75 per bushel, at my home 2 miles west of AVinder. j \Y. <’. RUTLEDGE. 1 MILK COAA T S FOR SALE. I have two fine milk cows for sale, fresh in. See me if you wish to buv. A. I). COLLINS, Statham, Ga. For Feed and Hay, see J. C. Ray & Cos. Pay Cash and be happy. Trade with J. C. Ray & Cos.„ and save money. For the best of everything in Groceries, see J. C. Ray & Cos. For Seed Irish Potatoes, H. D. Lewallcn, near Seaboard Depot. 3-t