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PAGE EIGHT.
FARMERS’ UNION
IN CONVENTION,
(Continued from Page One.)
was not an officer of the union, and
that even were the accusations about
him founded in fact, the convention
had no jurisdiction over his acts.
The Election of Cabiniss.
The tail of the dove of peace had
been a little salted, but the bird it¬
self was a trifle shy when the conveix
tion got down to the election of pres¬
ident.
With whatever motive the “insur¬
gents" may charge them, the admin¬
istration went into battle with the
withdrawal of Lee scheduled, at his
own desire and free will. One story
is to the effect that this agreement
was reached at a caucus held at one
o’clock today.
The first dash out of the box Wal¬
ter C. Coleman, a member and ex¬
president of the Georgia Weekly
Press Association, rose and, in an elo¬
quent plea for peace, nominated Mr.
Cabiniss.
Like a flash John Lee was on his
feet and seconded the nomination,
echoing many of the arguments for
harmony used in his annual address
delivered in the morning, and pub¬
lished elsewhere.
Hardly had Lee concluded before
Wimberly, Jarman and others of the
Watson wing took up the refrain, and
told of |he great benefit that would
come to the organization with friction
eliminated and Cabiniss as president.
Outside the convention, they claimed
that Mr. Watson had previously, and
in print, designated Cabiniss as one
among others who would be aceptable
to the “insurgent" element.
The vote was put.
Without a dissenting voice Cabiniss
went in.
As the result was announced a tliuq
derous shout waked the sleepy watch¬
ers on the outside.
Then over the still woods broke
the notes of the “Doxology,” Praise
God From Whom All Blessings Flow,
chanted in chorus by regulars and in
surgenst, who before had been at each
others throats and who, even now,
for all anybody could make an affida¬
vit to the contrary, had each a
snickersnee behind his back.
McDaniel Reelected.
There wasn’t any excitement, but
some sentiment, to the next election.
It was that of John T. McDaniel,state
secretary-treasurer. McDaniel suc¬
ceeded Lee Barron, lately acquitted
of graft charges brought by Watson.
He had no opposition. On the flat
of his back in a sick bed, friends
and ^nemies alike told of his good
work. He went in with a rush, and
with a bushel of ballots to spare.
The Fires Again Flare.
All this time the dove of peace
was eating out of the hand of every¬
body. MacGregor might glower at
Duckworth, and Jarman cast a with¬
ering glance at the “Union City
bunch,” but underneath all, the pipe
of peace sent up blinding smoke
rings.
Then—bang!
Jarman Pulled the Triger.
One Jarman had pulled the trigger.
The provocation was the matter of
electing a state lecturer. Cowan had
been state lecturer.
Some time ago the state executive
committee suspended him. It is
said they claimed to have evidence
that he had been mixed up unduly,
and to his monetary advantage, with
a certain congressional election.
Forthwith, they suspended him,and
substituted Lecturer Tom Hawkins.
It was rumored outside the conven¬
tion that Cowan had been close to
Watson. That assertion was incap¬
able of verification.
The Cruel War.
In a neat little speech Jarman
nominated Cowan for his old place.
Ending up, he declared his man de¬
served the honor, since it would be
in the best grace by way of “vindi
cation.”
The word must have been unfortu¬
nate.
Anyhow, it is reported Mr. Duck¬
worth took the floor, and opposed
the nomination of Cowan.
Enter MacGregor.
Wheu he resumed liis seat Major
Charles MacGregor, Fidus Achates to
Mr. Watson, got into action.
It is said his speech was a chal¬
lenge of Duckworth's right to “die
tate” any policies and a general
dressing down of the former pres¬
ident.
Duckworth Explodes.
Upon excellent authority it is de¬
clared that Mr. Duckworth at this
point exploded.
If his clear, clarion-like voice, as
heard easily on the outside and ris¬
ing above any others heard at the
distance of the “dead line” is an in¬
dication, he must have.
He is reported to have entered in¬
to a vigorous, vehement and impas¬
sioned defense of his course since
coining to Georgia from Texas se* or¬
al years ago. He told why he thought
Cowan unfit, so it is said. He de¬
clared he had fought and slaved for
the organization when it was in its
infancy, and when he had to borrow
money for livery hire in the work of
organization. He disclaimed any de¬
sire or intention to dictate, he said.
But he went on to declare, so the
story runs, that iGibraltar should be
moved before lie would forfeit his
to prescribe the course seem¬
to him best for the union.
The Fat in the Fire.
When he again sat down the line¬
once more came to the fore, and
old factional wrangle raged fu¬
for several minutes, the same
participating.
Peace With Cabaniss.
Thus ended the critical day of the
days’ convention, and also a
crisis in the affairs of the
Union history in Georgia.
Will peace come with President¬
Cabaniss ?
Both sides say it will. Both! sides
he is no man’s man; that he has
executive ability, splendid
is faultlessly honest and,
well, a consummate diplomat.
The neutral element say it is im¬
to forecast what might have
had President Lee not with¬
He might have won, they all
and all would have been well.
He might have lost.
He might fliave won, and the con¬
would have split and a great
organization threatened with
and permanent feud
Which is all conjecture, unless one
on the inside.
GIRL MAKES PLEA
FOR LIVINGSTON’S RETURN.
The campaign headquarters of Hon.
F. Livingston, in the Kimball
continue to be visited by a
number of friends from all over
district.
Colonel Livingston expects to visit
county in the district before
campaign and while he will not
able to make the canvass he
like to make, and which he
would have made had he not been
so long in Washington by
protracted session, he will visit
or two places in each county
will make several speeches.
A leter, written, by Miss Willie H.
Bellah, who until a year ago was in
the office of Senator Clay in Wash¬
ington, was given out Tuesday, stat¬
ing that a number of young women of
Georgia who had not votes to cast,
were eager for the re-election of Colo¬
nel Livingston, because of the great
service he had rendered the in se¬
curing positions.
“He has spent years of tireless, pa¬
tient endeavor for those outward re¬
sults which today mark Georgia as
the foremost state of the south, and.
state gratitude must speak for itself
in the coming election,” writes Miss
Bellah, “ask for his return to con¬
gress for a more personal reason
than even the upbuilding of our be¬
loved state. He has been untiring
in his efforts to place us in positions
of dignity and independence. He has
not merely stopped at the kindly
word, the encouraging suggestion,
but has gone out and worked to ob¬
tain those selfsame positions which
we now enjoy, and we feel that the
time is most opportune to show some
small appreciation of those benefits.
We cant’ vote ourselves, but we ask
the voters of the fifth district who
demand results from our congress¬
men and who should show a grati¬
tude commensurate with those re¬
sults, to send Colonel Livingston back
to congress with the largest electoral
vote that has ever been cast in liis
favor. Let it he an overwhelming
majority, for he has faithfully earn¬
ed that distinction from his people.”
DOG TAX MAY YIELD STATE
MORE THAN $100,000 REVENUE.
If the percentage of dog to tax¬
payers already established continues
in the returns from counties which
are yet to report to the comptroller
general’s office, Captain Tip Harri¬
son estimates that the dog tax will
yield the state over $100,000 this
year, and that it may run up to
$125,000.
The returns from Banks county
were received yesterday and showed
959 dogs returned for taxation at $1
per head, 1,515 white taxpayers re¬
turning 746 dogs and negro taxpayers
returning 213 dogs.
The v total returns from Banks coun¬
ty amount to $1,456,306, being an
increase of $54,383 over those of last
year.
Notice, Odd Fellows.
Regular meetings held every second
and fourth Thursday night of each
month. All members in good stand¬
ing cordially invited to meet with us.
J. J. CORLEY, N. G.
J. W. PEEK, Sect’y.—1 yr.
FOR SALE oft rnet one Five
room house, with reception hall,
on Mouticello street. Apply to
A. S. McGARITY.—tf.
THE COVINGTON NEWS
Washington, D. C., Feb. 25, 1910. ;
Editors Covington Nwews:
Please announce in your paper that
I am a candidate to represent the
Fifth Congressional district of Geor¬
in the Sixty-second Congress,
subject to Democratic primaries to
be held iu this district.
L. F. LIVINGSTON.
FOR CONGRESS.
In making this, my formal an¬
as a candidate for the
Congress subject to Democratic
I desire to call the attention
the voters of this District to the
that the present incumbent lias
held this position for a
of 20 years.
I now believe that the people of this
are ready to make a change,
it is un-Democratic in principle to
one man to hold office for a life
especially is this true when the
of his service to the people as a
have not been bene¬
in their character.
I most respectfully solicit the kind
of my candidacy and
to have the pleasure of meeting
voter in the District face to face
efore the campaign is ended.
Most Respectfully,
Wm. Schley Howard.
Ga., May 13tli, 1910.
FOR THE LEGISLATURE.
I take this method of announcing
my candidacy to the people of New¬
county for the Legislature, to
represent the people in that body.
My candidacy is subject to the action
of the White Primary to be announc¬
ed later, and I will appreciate the
support of all who see fit to favor me
Very truly, W. S. Marbut
FOR REPRESENTATIVE.
I am a candidate for Representa
tive from this county in the next Gen¬
eral Assembly of the state. I want
your support. I am ambitious to rep¬
resent the people of Newton county
in the Legislature. If you will elect
me, I will be active and energetic in
every measure that is in the interest
and welfare of the people of this
county. I most earnestly solicit you
support and ask that you give me a
chance to serve you and your inter
ests by electing me to the Legisla¬
ture. I will abide by the result o
next Democratic White Primary fo
nominating County officers of thi
county. Respectfully,
J. C. KNOX.
FOR THE LEGISLATURE.
I hereby announce myself a candi¬
date for the State Legislature from
Newton county, subject to the ac¬
tion of the Democratic Primary.date
of which has not yet been fixed.
I make this announcement after
having definitely decided uot to be
in the race for County School Com¬
missioner in the forthcoming elec
tion this year.
As I have some very definite con¬
victions along political lines the vo¬
ters of the county will find that I
shall in no wise “straddle” issues,
irrespective of the outcome.
I shall appreciate very much the
support of my friends.
A. H. FOSTER.
FOR REPRESENTATIVE.
To the Voters of Newton County: *
I hereby announce myself a candi¬
date for the Legislature, subject to
the democratic primary. If elected,
I pledge my support on all measures
of the best interest to the people of
the state and my county. I advocate
the abolishment of the City Court as
recommended by the grand jury, in
their general presentments, March
term, 1910, of Newton Superior court.
I advocated the abolishment of the
City Court before the grand jury so
recommended. I will appreciate the
support of each and every voter, and
do all I can to make Newton county
the banner county of the state, if
elected. J. C. MORGAN.
FOR SCHOOL COMMISSIONER.
To the Voters of Newton County:
I hereby announce myself a candi¬
date for the office of County School
Commissioner subject to the action
of the Democratic Primary which
comes after the examination,the 30th
of June. If elceted, I pledge my
best efforts. J. o. Martin.
FOR SCHOOL COMMISSIONER.
I am a candidate for the office of
County School Commissioner of New¬
ton county, subjec tto the action of
the primary to be held Aug. 23. I
have the interest of the schools of
the county at heart, and, if elected,
will do my best to fill the office with
satsifaction to the people and credit
to myself. I will appreciate your sup
port and influence.
VICTOR STARR WILLIAMS.
Dr. J. B. Watkins, Jr
Veterarian
Treatment of Deseases of Animals
Surgery A Specialty
Ali Calls Promptly Attended to
Office King & Leach’s Stables.
Bell Phone, Res. 131 Office 44
JACKSON, GA.
FOR SALE.--Fifty four Acres fine
Farm in less than one mile of Salem camp ground
35 acres fresh land in cultivation, good pasture
plenty of water, two houses, good barn and out
houses and a good orchard.
I am going to se'l this property at once, it
will pay you to see me.
R. B. HAYS
Covington, Ga. Route No. 2.
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BEAUTIFUL
We are showing some of the handsomest things
to be found in this line, such as leather Turkish rock¬
ers, handsome parlor suits, davenports, oak and mahog¬
any bed room suits and odd pieces.
Our line is complete and we invite your inspec¬
tion at all times.
Harwell
Furniture and Unmaking,
Jacob Doll Pianos Vudor Porch Shades
CASH OR CREDIT
J
ROOMS TO RENT.—SEVERAL FIN
Office rooms to rent in Star Build¬
ing. Also, a small cottage on Con
yers st, close in. Apply to J. W
Anderson. tf.
SINGLE COMB WHITE LEGHORNS
The world’8 greatest layers. I have
a j?en of birds of the very highest
quality. If you want results get a
setting of my eggs. Eggs $1.50 for
15. E. L. PEEK.—tf.
FOR SALE—EIGHTY ACRES OF
Good Land, three good tenant
houses, good water, store house,
pasture, and everything which
makes good home. Good communi¬
ty, convenient to church and
school. At X-roads, and a good
public place. I will sell at right
price see me. B. L. JOHNSON. 3t
excursion Rate * to Tybee.
Round Trip Ticets at Low Rates.
Dates of sale July 2, 3 and 4. Re¬
turn limit July 8, 1910. For total
rates and information relative to
schedules, sleeping car service, etc.,
apply to nearest ticket agent.
Wednesday, July 27, 1910
The News’ Printing plant begins the year 191®
better equipped than ever to turn out your
commercial printing. Give us your next order.
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■ After May 1st I will be located in the Magath buiUlinp *i*
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rear of the Covington Jewelry Store where I e l 0 f *1*
■ do all kinds of dry cleaning, dyeing and pressing. " a ' ,< " n
glad to do jour ^
* best cleaners and dyers in the city. Will be
■ Am able to do work on short notice. Telephone me.
* S. BARNETTE, Prop. J
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