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CANDLER'S NOTE, The So-Called Southern tonal Conference is In lious and Dangerous. - \ Candler, Methodist t series Georgia, has written a protesting against the in . ,d dangerous work of the so nuthem Educational Confer lliL h was held in Atlanta . [Candler sees in this an effort gies and Rockefellers of ne the education Ly to control would U h which he thinks unfortunate thing. By the millions, the idea rs to e w institutions a in educational e control of this board, to not only the expenditure of .tions given by these nrer, ;he employment of the funds lossessed by these colleges. Candler does not thirrk it bes t for our colleges to grow ih faster than the people would serve. Our col kJ help, and much help, but not need to get above the If the late Jay Gould had or endowed a college it ave been next to impossible ivarned successfully the stud uch an institution against the itock gambling. The colleges jay draw their support from B of this “General Education would be impotent to con fectually the iniquities of the 5 Oil Company or the enornri [the protective tariff from be steel trust has drawn its a millions. In the case of [versify of Chicago, a few to, the country had a sample | becomes of a professor of economy whose teachings ) agree with the views and i of the man who founds and is a college all by himself. [Candler [o concludes that “we the such institution in We want our colleges to be nt upon the people whom ve and under no commanding >n to any one man, however d virtuous he may be. We f-sacrificing educators among whom we may rely with con to spurn all seductions which he direction of enslaving our ons of learning, by the dicta lomination of the General Ed Board. fork of the Southern Educa ird, recently held in Atlanta, influence public opinion and ! legislation with reference to blic school system of the sev jites; to promote education distinction to race, sex or jere [Bishop Candler sees danger to the South, and de this movement to control Iture the colleges of the coun fe has published his letter in a wk. The funds managed by |ard, he warns us, are largely by men whose interest in public opinion upon certain of vital concern to society the state is very great, pr the philanthropy serves as a br whether the plan is unself onceived, insidious influences [consciously exerted and the f the same. The atmosphere I room and campus is danger hbject to taint; the habits of of its students may be given not easily corrected.” The Ce must inevitably grow as the gathers strength. Here in the he temptation is great. There uggling schools and colleges, college worthy to live can af- 1 surrender its independence or GO TO • SIEGEL V.Yo* benefit Watch Maker, p of being intro ; ° e P^ple of Covington Clni ! y - ^ will do first tch and clock repair work . J txl ten days at special re | '' your opportunity, all guaranteed O. K. or no Covington, ^ r - J- A. Ga. Wrights Drug * : -^4 “ *\ * J l - ■ • . '. 'yp'f '• • ■ ■ GRADED PUBLIC SCHOOL BUILDING AT MANSFIELD MANSFIELD NOW HAS ONE OF THE BEST SCHOOLS IN THE COUNTY, In 1905 the leading citizens of Mans¬ field conceived the idea to build a modern up to date school building. As in all noble undertakings, many drawbacks, and in short much was done to discourage them. But such men as Almand, Coogler, Hays, Wood, Franklin, Knight and many others put their shoulders to the wheel and never ceased pushing the work until they had erected a build¬ ing of which any town in the state might justly feel proud. Some of the men had fairly good opportunities themselves, but some others that should have gone to school in the dark days of reconstruction, were hindered on account of poor school advantages at that time. So these people were determined to provide better school facilities for their chil ren than they had for them¬ selves. Now Mansfield has a school building of which they are justly proud. This building was completed in 1908 at a cost of |8,000 and was opened to the pupils the following fall. There are now five able teachers, with Prof. H. L. Foster principal. The school is well graded and ably managed. Prof. H. L. Foster was educated in the Jonesboro High school, and at Emory college, Oxford, Ga. He has had five years experience in the school room. He is a most excellent scholar¬ ly gentleman, and of an exemplary Christian character. Previous to his election as superintendent of this school a year ago, he was principal of the public school department of Pied¬ mont Institute, Roekmart, Ga. In addition to filling well the position of QUESTION CONTEST STARTS THIS ISSUE Sunday School Questions Consider¬ ed Best Feature News Has Ever Carried. The new feature for the readers of this paper as announced in the last issue will be found in another column of today’s paper.. There is only one question each week to be answered to be eligible for the gold or silver medal. The other prizes will also come un¬ der the same condition as the medals and they are all well worth the little time aud trouble it will take to an¬ swer them. The questions are pro¬ pounded by Dr. Linscott, and has re¬ ceived wide approbation by the min¬ isters of all denominations. They will take up the lesson for the Sun¬ day following our date of issue and are very interesting, touching differ¬ ent aspects of the subject not gener¬ ally handled by r the denominational churches. Join the club and send in your an answer to the question indicated in another column. You will in all probability, secure one of these hand¬ some prizes besides learning tiie teachings of the different parts of the Bible. If you do not understand the rules of the contest drop us a card or call at this office. —Your porch can be made a place of comfort with some of our porch rugs, shades, rockers, settees, divans, cots and swings. A big stock at right prices. Everitt’s Furniture Store. submit its policy to the guidance of any such crowd. If through these agencies the Southern colleges can be drawn under the control or ren¬ dered subject to the influence of rich men who support this so-called Edu¬ cational Board, it will only be a ques¬ tion of time when their influence may be wrongly exerted to the deep and lasting injury of the Southern American people. THE COVINGTON NEWS he teaches and history. Miss Irene Alley is first assistant school. She graduated at Public school and also at Bessie Tift College, She is a Christian lady of qualities and attainments. has had three years experience, of which is in this school as teach¬ of Latin, English and Science High School department. Miss Augusta Hines, from Macon, second assistant. She was educat¬ at Brenau, Gainesville, Ga., and been engaged in teaching for years. She is now teaching the and sixth grades in which she is excellent service and gives patrons and friends the highest Miss Julia M. Surles was educated the Lumpkin High School, Bessie College and the State Normal at She has State License which in itself conclusive evidence of her qualifications. She has, dur¬ the past year, rendered most ex¬ service in the third and fourth and has given general satis¬ Miss Claud Harwell, one of the in this school, is a native of and has taught four years this, her home school, a fact which volumes in her praise. She first and second grades. The has been informed that her love here with a devotion that but a child can show. She has in her present position satis¬ to all her patrons. She was in the University of Ten¬ LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS. Notice to Debtors and Creditors. All persons having claims against the Estate of late Jas. P. Sain are hereby notified to render same to me in proper form according to I„aw, all persons indebted to said Estate are here¬ notified to make settlement as the I.aw di¬ J. J. CORLEY, Administrator of the Estate of Jas. P. Sain Deceased. Ga. April 5th 1909 Citation. Newton County : J. Adger Stewart, guardian for Fannie J. Anita Stewart having applied to me to be from such guardianship, let all per¬ concerned show cause before me at the house in said county on the first Monday in 1909, why such application should not be Witness my hand aud official signature 5th, day of April 1909. A. D. MEADOR. Ordinary. Citation. Newton County: j. W. King administrator upon the estate of J. A. E. Nelms, late of said county deceased filed Bis petition for discharge, this is to all persons concerned to show cause against granting of this discharge, at the regular of the court of Ordinary for said county to held on the first Monday in May n xt. Witness my hand and official signature this 5. 1909 A. D. MEADOR, Ordinary. Citation. Newton County. Notice, is hereby given that the undersigned applied to A. 1». Meador Ordinary in aud belong¬ for county for leave to sell the real estate to the estate of J. P. Sain for payment of debt distribution. Said application will be heard the regular term of the court of Ordinary of county to be held on the First Monday ui 1909. This April 5. 1909. J. J. CORLEY Administrator the estate of J. P- Sain. Farmers Busy Planting. The farmers all over the county been unusually busy during the week or ten days planting their for the vear and they are near¬ all through. Although there has an unusual rainfall this spring farmers are all in good shape and nothing happens a good made. crop com and cotton will be There is also a good amount of planted this year, and this with com crop will decrease the acre¬ of cotton. The farmers are be¬ to see the advisability of their own supplies and this if continued will put them m shape in the next five years. nessee. Miss Myrl Rawls, a native of Haral¬ son, has charge of the music depart¬ ment which now has 32 pupils. She j was educated at Brenau Conservatory of music and has rendered valuable service in her chosen work for seven years. She is held by the entire com¬ munity in the highest esteem, espec- j ially by her pupils who are perfectly devoted to her. The building is well equipped. It has a nice little library of 256 volumes valued at nearly fioo, a nucleus to which the friends of the school are j continually adding. This library is open every Friday afternoon from 3:30 to 4 o’clock. There are two literary societies. The Cicironian Debating Society for high school boys meets the first and third Fridays at 2:45 p. m. The Philomathean Literary Society for high school girls meets second and fourth Fridays at 2:45 p. m. The grades in the public school depart¬ ment also have their societies. All societies of the school are officered and conducted by the pupils under the supervision of the teacher in charge. A flower garden has recently been started on the campus in front of the building. Each room ha$ its flower bed which is cultivated by the pupils under the supervision of the teachers. Commencement is announced to be¬ gin Monday night, May 24, and con¬ tinue three nights. On Sunday, May 23, two strong sermons will be preached in the Auditorium by very able ministers of the Methodist and Baptist denominations. ht It pays to buy the best. I breed exclusively S. C. R. I. Reds, from prize pens. Eggs, $2.00 for 15. J. W. HENDERSON Mansfield, Ga. —We make a specialty of ice cream milk shakes and lemonade. Parker’s place.—tf. —Hastings “Sure Crop” Cotton seed for sale. C. C. Robinson.— 2 t. —For the best ice cream, milk shakes and lemonade, go to Parker’s place.—tf. THE ] BEST BUGGIES MADE We have the exclusive agency for the SUMMERS BARNESVILLE BUGGIES, recognized throughout the state as the standard vehicle in appearance and service. We also have the agency for the ROCK HILL BUGGIES, another of the first-class vehicles. Both these buggies need no introduction or comment at our hands. You know what they are—the best to be had at any price. If you want a cheaper buggy than the one above mentioned we can fix you up with a cheaper price vehicle, made up with good material and sold at much less price. We are leaders in everything in the hardware and vehicle line. Come to see us. We will treat you right. Fincher-Norris Hdwe. Co Covington, Georgia. Offerings The For I have begun the manufacture of all the delicate and delicious Candies and am offering the following Specials for the week, all made from the purest ingredients: Peanut Brittle, Cocoanut Brittle, Orange cream kisses Cocoanut cream cakes, Cocoanut cream kisses, Maple Cocoanut cream kisses. Cherry cream kisses, Walnut cream cakes, Italian Cream, Vanilla Peanut and Walnut Flavors. I have also added a Quick Lunch Stand To my place and am prepared to serve Oysters in any style, and quick lunches to the public at any hour of the day. J. L. Smith, Phone 221. Leader in High Grade Cigars and Tobacco. Hot and Cold Drinks At SMITHS DRUG STORE Also a nice Line of Stationery, Cigars and Tobacco. Nunnally's Fine Candies Always Fresh. W Geo. T. Smith, COVINGTON, GEORGIA. f