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Cotton Market: Following- was ruling prices here yesterday: Middling, 9 1-4 cents Good mid. 9 1-2 cents VOL. 1. No. 7 EXPRESS WRECKED AT BUCKHEAD. Engineer Murray Badly Scalded. Negro Fireman Also Injured. Engine Turned Over. The night express train leaving Cov¬ ington at 1:17 o’clock over the Geor¬ gia Railroad was wrecked at Buck head at three o’clock Monday morn¬ ing and Engineer Arch Murray, a brother of Mr. George Murray of this city was scalded. His injuries are very painful and it is not known how serious they may be. The negro fire¬ man was also burned and otherwise injured. The report given out by the local railroad people at this place was that the wreck was caused by the train running into an open switch, but later reports say that there was an effort made to wreck the train as there have been several attempts made at that place recently and that the switch had been tampered with, as the engine went through the switch into the sid¬ ing and the cars went straight on the mainline. The force caused the en¬ gine to turn over and the cars tele¬ scoped into it. The train consisted of a mail and express ear, three passen¬ ger coaches and a Pullman, and with the exception of the latter the cars were practically demolished. By a peculiar coincidence, none of the passengers were hurt. Mr. Murray has a number of friends in this section who will learn of his misfortune with regret. He was at one time a resident of this county. Notice Royal Arch Mason*. Covington Chapter, No. 71, R. A. M. will meet in regular communication Friday evening, Jan. 22nd, at 7 o’clock. Work in Mark Master’s degree. Can¬ didates for this degree will please pre¬ sent themselves. Take notice, com¬ panions, and govern yourself accord¬ ingly. A. S. Hopkins, H. P. R. R. Fou'ler, Secretary, —By special arrangements we have a limited number of subscriptions to the Atlanta Daily and Sunday Journal which we are offering with The Cov¬ ington News for one year for $5.00. Advantages Derived It is a well known fact that there are a number of advantages derived from carrying a bank account with a reputable banking company. This is especially true when the bank you do business with is inspected regu¬ larly by the United States Government and its private as well as public affairs are known and kept up with by Uncle Sam. This Bank has just this protection for its depositors, and then too, we extend every courtesy to our customers that is consistent with good, sound bank¬ ing principles. If you do not carry a bank account you should come around to The First National Bank and let us tell you some of the many reasons why you should do so. It is with pardonable pride that we call your attention to our Board of Directors, representing every enterprise and business in this siction and the fact that we have men who are recognized business men to¬ gether with our burglar and fire proof safe and the strict examinations of the government makes us feel no hesi¬ tancy in soliciting your patronage. First National Bank Covington, Georgia. j SJrc FARMERS UNION MET IN ATLANTA. Meeting Was Largely Attended and Many Importaqt Matters Discussed. The Farmers Union of the state met in Atlanta last Monday morning for the purpose of organizing the cotton warehouses all over Georgia into a body thereby establishing a plan for the planter to hold his product until he wants to sell, at a price that will mean a profit to him. This plan has been agitated by the Union all along and especially by some of our local members, who believe this is one of the most important measures they can adopt to make cotton bring a fair price. It is firmly believed by the men who are promoting this method that a strong warehouse system to cover the state on co-operative basis will mean much for the farmer, giving him a larger scope of independence. With a safe and convenient place to store his cotton he will be in better posi¬ tion to hold until he gets ready to sell. It developed during the meeting that the Union owns more than 100 ware¬ in the state, and under the brought up these will all be uni¬ ted under one direction and operated for the common good of all the mem¬ A good many of the other have already adopted this and find that it works nicely. the plan is successful with the who have already tried it, it be national in its scope. The also urged the farmers to their own supplies and as far as be independent of the cotton This feature has been agitated years and those who have tried it prospering. At the meeting Monday there were four hundred members of the present and President Barrett over the assembly. —Cabbage plants for sale at M. E. grocery ” store.—tf. J. M. DEARING. We carry a full line of all legal used by Justices of the Peace Notaries Public. The printing on blanks is first class and the are right. COVINGTON, GEORGIA, JANUARY 20, 1909. CITY WATER COMMISSION HAS PLAN TO REDOCE INSORANCE. After Examination by Engineer McCrary it is Found That Only a Few Improvements Will Be Necessary to Reduce Rate. Mr. C. C. Brooks, Chairman of the Water Board, is in receipt of a letter from Mr. McCrary, the civil engineer of the water and sewerage system, in which he points out some things Cov¬ ington will have to put in, in con¬ nection with her water system before the city can be rated by the South¬ eastern Tariff Association at a strict¬ ly third class rate for fire insurance. The rate that the business houses of the city now have to pay is based on a rate of $1.75 cents, and under the plan Mr. Brooks has in mind, with the new equipment for the fire com¬ pany the basic rate will be only $1.00. This will mean a saving of a big bunch of money every year if the changes can be made and the requirements of the tariff association complied with. As we understand it the water board and the city council has the right to make these improvements and pur¬ chase the necessary material to get this reduction in the rate, but it seems to us that a more plausible plan would be for the business men of the city to make up a subscription of part of the necessary amount to make these pur¬ chases as they will be the ones who will get the benefit of the reduction, as this rate will apply only to the bus¬ iness houses and not to the residence section as is supposed by some. Of course, the fact that we will have water and a fire company will reduce insurance rates all over the city, but this third class rate applies only to business houses. The letter from Mr. McCrary to Chairman Brooks follows: “We submitted the plans and spec¬ ifications for water works plant as prepared by us for the City of Cov¬ ington to Mr. Me Knight, Chief In-] spector of the South Eastern Tariff Association, and I am pleased to hand you herewith his letter advising that if the plant is built and completed in accordance with these plans and spec¬ ifications, they will rate the City of Covington upon a strictly third class¬ ification. “I think the above will be interest¬ ing news to be given to your business people, and I will further add that we have worked diligently on the various details of the Covington Waterworks Plant, and I feel that you will have one of the best systems in the entire State.” The necessary additions to the equipment of the fire company besides the water system and the alarm was sent to Mr. Brooks and we publish it that the business men will be familiar with the terms of the tariff associa¬ tion: Fire Department —May be volun¬ teer, in charge of a chief elected by the department or appointed by the city council. Must be fully organized, with requisite subordinate officers. Each piece of apparatus to have a full complement of men. Members must be ready to answer all calls, either day or night. Members failing in re¬ sponding to alarms to be subject to fine. Hose Wagons —An adequate num¬ ber of hose wagons or hose reels (wagons preferred) conveniently lo EMORY SPEAKERS ARE CHOSEN FOR DEBATE. Emory-Wofford Debate to Take Place in May. Few and Phi Gamma Choose Speakers. The speakers in the Emory-Wofford debate which is to take place in May have been chosen by the members of the faculty of Emory College. The men chosen are Edgar G. Macway, Belfast Ireland; Walter S. Bryan, Wrightsville, Ga. Jackson N. Town¬ send was chosen as first and James R. Webb as second alternate. Two of these gentlemen, Townsend and Bryan represented Emory in the last debate, when this college won the debate. This will be the second of a series of debates between these colleges. Few and Phi Gamma societies have also chosen their representatives for* the champion debate which will come off at the regular commencement of the college this year. They are Few: J. N. Townsend, W. S. Bryan and Irby Henderson. Phi Gamma: H. Sandiford, T. C. Marshall and J. M. Bryan. cated in different parts of towns. Combination hose and chemical wag¬ ons are strongly recommended. Hose —A sufficient quantity of ap¬ proved 2 1-2 inch regulation hose to fully equip each hose wagon with from 700 to 1,000 feet, according to character of streets and grades, and at least 500 feet on each hose reel. A reserve supply to be kept at each reel house or fire station. Hose to be tested to withstand a pressure of 300 pounds per square inch before accep¬ tance, and to be regularly tested ev¬ ery three months to see that it is in serviceable condition. Hose Wagon Equipment— In addi¬ tion to hose, each wagon or reel to be equipped with two play-pipes having 1 1-8 inch smooth nozzles, also one 1 1-8 inch smooth shut-off nozzle, one hose shut-off gate, one relief valve to relieve pressure at hydrant when shut¬ off-nozzles are used. Each hose wag¬ on to carry two hand chemical extin¬ guishers. Hook and Ladder Truck—A light service hook and ladder truck to be provided, with full complement of ladders (at least 100 feet). Truck to also carry at least two hand chemicals extinguishers, besides the necessary outfit of hooks, poles, etc. FINE SERMON SUNDAY AT METHODIST CHURCH President Dickey of Emory College Delivered Splendid Discourse to A Large Congregation At 11 o’clock service last Sunday morning at the Methodist church, Dr. Jas. E. Dickey, President of Emory College, preached an eloquent sermon to a large congregation, and his hear¬ ers were impressed with his masterly treatment of his text. His theme was: “Is life worth the living.” During his discourse, Dr. Dickey made some practical and in¬ teresting illustrations of every-day life, its routine and how it was ap¬ plied by the different members of the human race. The music by the choir was verv good, and it generally is, and what we were glad to note, the congregation joined heartily in the singing of the hymns. Rev. H. M. Quillian, the pastor of church, occupied the pulpit at the services and the congregation that greeted him was one of the larg¬ in the city. Mr. Quillian is one of the most popular ministers of our and always has a number of hearers. Notice. To intensive farmers, I have a few those fine five lock, big boll cotton to sell yet. Will make enough more than any cotton, I know to pay for seeding land at $1.00 per bushel pay for 200 lbs. guano per acre. W. C. SALTER, Ga., R. F. D. 1, box 52. OXFORD DISTRICT MISSIONARY INSTITUTE. Meet at The Methodist Church In This City Monday and Tuesday February 8th and 9th. The Oxford District Missionary In¬ will hold its annual meeting in Methodist church here, beginning Monday night, February 8th. Dr. Ed F. Cooke, of Nashville, Tenn., Educational Secretary to Gen¬ eral Board of Missions, will deliver the introductory sermon Monday night. Meeting is expected to be in session through Tuesday night. Rev. R. F. Frazer, Conference Mis¬ sionary evangelist, will preach Tues¬ day at II o’clock. The local ministers of the Oxford District are expected to be present. Dr. Dowrnan expects to have a lay¬ man from each church in the District. For Sale. 102 Shares Bank of Covington stock at 109. N. Z. Anderson. $1.00 A Year In Advance. MONEY READY TO BE PAID TEACHERS. County School Commissioners are Slow in Submitting Reports. Warrents Sent Out. Requisitions for last year’s appor¬ tionment of the State school fund was made today by Commissioner Pound and within the next few days the money will be in the hands of the county school commissioners of the different counties. The report goes out that after this amount has been cleared off the books, there will be waiting for the year 1908 approximately $450,000. The school funds have been availa¬ ble since last December, when the last tax returns were sent in, and would have been sent out before now but owing to the tardiness on the part of a number of the county boards in submitting their reports to the State School Commissioner. All this $450, 000 is due the teaahers for their ser¬ vices during 1908, but this balance still remaining in the treasury will have to be held, and the teachers in¬ volved must continue waiting for their pay, till the county commission¬ ers get busy. Novel Advertising Plan. Mr. R. E. Everitt, of this city is conducting one of the fairest and most original advertising plans we have yet seen. He proposes to auction off one of the Schulz Pianos, retailing every at $450.00 and the plan is for anyone who wants it to make a sealed bid for the instrnment and the one making the best bid will get the piano. The bidder is allowed to make a cash or a time bid and will in all probability be the source of much interest before the date set for the award. Cohen’s Big Sale. Mr. W. Cohen has been conducting a big money raising sale for the past several days and the crowds in his store have been getting their money’s worth of the big bargains he is giving. The reduction he is making is worthy of a live business man and he is giving the people an opportunity of getting as much for a little money as they generally get for twice the amount. To The Public Generally And The Ladies in Particular. From past experience and believing the people of Covington and this sec¬ tion would patronize a neat, clean and well kept CANDY KITCHEN. I have just opened such a place, and am in position to serve the daintiest and most wholesome Fancy Candies, Fruits, and those little things so dear to the heart of the housewife. My experience in this line and with new methods I can prepare Salted Peanuts and Almons to the ladies for recep¬ tions at a price that will mean a sav¬ ing to you. I will appreciate the patronage of the people of Covington, assuring them that my effort will always be to give them the best and purest goods. 1 am located in the Hendricks’ building, formerly occupied by Venable & Co., grocery store, where I will be glad to have you call. J. L. Smith, Leader in High Grade Cigars and Tobacco. We Want 2,000 New Subscribers to The News by Feb. 1st, and for a short while will send it a year for Fifty Cents. MR. TAFT IN CITY FRIDAY MORNING. President Elect Addressed Emory Student Here While Enroute to Atlanta Last Week. As stated in the last issue of The News President-Eleot Taft would stop in Covington a short while Fri¬ day while enroute to Atlanta. The special train with the party ar¬ rived here at 12:30 and it is estimated that there were between three and four thousand people at the depot. He delivered his address to the stu¬ dents of Emory who met the train in a body. In his address he paid a high tribute to Hon. L. J. Lamar who graduated from that college a number of years ago and also a number of other graduates. At the conclusion of his talk he was presented to Dr. James E. Dickey, president of Emory, who presented him with the college colors from the students. Hon. James M. Pace and Dr. Dick¬ ey had been invited to join the party at this place, which they did and ac¬ companied Judge Taft to Atlanta where a most elegant banquet was tendered the party by the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce. J udge Taft was introduced by Hon. Boykin Wright, a former citizen of this city, in a most impressive manner. Among the prominent gentlemen composing the party was Governor Jos. M. Brown. New School Building in Gum Creek. Through the co-operation of the cit¬ izens of Gum Creek and the Board of Education of Newton county, plans have beenfaiade and accepted for the erection of a new and commodious school building in that district. The school will be located at the old Bost wick school grounds. There is at present a good school now in progress at this site, but owing to the recent growth of the school under the super¬ vision of Prof. Parks Allgood it has been found necessary to erect a new and larger school house. Subscribe for the News while it is only 50 cents a year.