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ja&- and ^dcfrtis«r. lfewnan, Ga., Frtday, May 27m, 1887. WEEKLY CIRCULATION, 1,76a OFFICIAL ORGAN OF CITY AND COUNTY JAB. E. BROWS. Editor. "A Life for i Life." Though eloquently Importuned by relative* nnd Mends, end Almost per- mmmAmA by tbs Arguments of sble coun sel, to commute the sente nee of denth imposed upon J. W. Smith for ♦he murder of Bonner bsrker in ■enid county About two yeAis sgo, Governor Gordon bus declined to In* tssfete with the deoree of the Courts {Arthur then to great a respite until Jane I7tb, And the guilty wretch will bBvetopey the penalty of bis crime by the most ignominious mode of ex eoution thst the lew cad provide. If the circumstances Attending'be denth of the murdered meg were bor rowing, the vengeence of the low ii even more*terrible;—if the victim of Smith’s mslice was stricken down without wsrning or provocation, out- need justice Is equally merciless and unsparin* In meting out punishmeni to the culprit. This is as It should be. The moral health of the community and the good order of society demand rigorous measures for the preservation of the one and the protection of the other. By a single wanton act the miserable wretch has carried sorrow and desolation into two homes that might otherwise have been peaceful and happy. By his act two devoted wives are widowed and left comfortr less; two families of Innocent chil dren are deprived of that paternal care and support which they so much need; —lor, iu desolating the home of bis enemy, the murderer baa brought sor row and ruin upon bis own family. In common with that class of hunianita rians who oppose capital punishment, we could wish that Smith, murderer though be be, might be spared to those who need his help and protection; but as a citizen an a member of sooiety we can but rejoice that the potency of the law is sufficient to bring such crimi nals to justice. Too often crime goes unrebuked—so often, indeed, as to fre quently bring our leading tribunals of justice into disrepute, not only In the estimation of order loving, law-abid ing people, but with the masses. The inefficiency and diffidence manifested by the Courts of (he country in their feeble ctusade against crime is truly lamentable, and is an evil that ought to beohecked. When the law winks at crime, jus tice goes unrequited. Strong Language from a Vigorom Thinker. In a private letter to the editor this Week Hon. John H. Traylor, of Troup oounty, (who is a constant reader of The Herald and Advertiser, aDd, by the way, a mighty promising can didate for Congress if he should eve want the office,) takes occasion to Commend in strongest terms the re cent action of our oitizens and busi ness men iu reference to the Inter- State commerce law, a portion of which we take the liberty of publish ing. He says: "I have just read the proceedings of yur inter State commerce meeting, and I heartily concur iu your actipu and say, ‘Three cheers tor Newnahi’ This howl which has been raised against the law comes either fro in the railroads, or from parlies that have been recelvi->g the benefits of unjus' discrimination. It is only ‘the vailed jade that winces.’ The proper re straint of corporate power is the ques tloa of the day, and the sooner it is settled the better it will be for ail par ties. . Southern necks were never made to wear collars. Is this fair her itage of ours to be converted into a bedlam of social disintegration by the greed and arrogance of corporate pow ers? I trembleaBlcouiemplatetho pos sibility of the law’s incompetency to central aggregated wealth and power. I know the composition of the South ern people and the thought appalls me that the law should lose its power of Control. I am proud of your stand ->n this question, and I bid you God speed In your efforts to promote the beet iptereet8of the people." ‘The views entertained and expressed by our old Mend will strike a popular chord in Newnan, and we thank him for hie hearty iudorsemeut of our per ■ition on the question. The second annual meeting of the Georgia Funeral Directors' Associa tion, organized last year in Atlana, met In Augusta on the 24th Inst. The following officers were elected to serve during the ensuring year: President, W. Edward Platt, Augusta; first vice president, J. C. Thompson, Newnan; second vice-president, M. L. Fleming, LeGrange; third vice-president, W. C. Edwards, Cartersville; secretary, C. E. Henderson, Marietta; treasurer. John F. Barkley, Atlanta. The next . meeting will be held at Milledgeville. The net earnings of the Central Railroad for last month were $J0,876.- 23 greater than tbe-earnings of April, 1886. The total earnings last month were $387,595 70. The expenses were |S29,70234, leaving a balance of 157,893,- 96. m FROM OUB CORRESPONDENTS. Mr. Editor.-—Everything quiet in our little town now except fishing ex cursions, which are quite numerous. ’ Ream. Ed Leach, M. H. Couch, J. M. Briaooe, W. B. Edwards and Dr. J. M. Couch went on a fishing frolic this week. They reported fine success— caught lots of fish, etc., bat eat ’em on creek. Our formers are about through chop ping cotton and it looks as well as I ever raw it it this season of the year. A company of our young people at tended the dosing exercises of Haral- eon High School last Friday night. It —aa • brilliant- success from begin- to rod, and for a part of the voor correspondent could almost vine himself In the land of biles. flenota party was composed--of ^Jennieand Idelia Arnall. Mies 'unice Sasser, and Messrs. W. B. Ed* Sd“ER8^.t,Otis Clinton and ^commencement of mote High School will beglntte i BM x onnitaD in JyD6> The 6xcrciiH MExcdaim High School will begin » fourth Sunday in . T. 8. Roberts and lady vuiteu ItodllUetInr which was Tfeave begun W Monoay refckumulnttu Prof. T. E. Atkinson Is oE with tbe Board of Visit re appointed to visit the State University. Mr. Clarence Mai kwy, of Grenville, is to town Ibis week. It is certainly a ram treat to vMt Mr. W. tf. Edwards’ currant bushes. May 25tb. A. Mr. Editor:—On last Thursday and Saturday afternoon* we had splendid rains and vegetation generally is now doing Its beet. Mrs. J. B. Sims, of the Third dis trict, la quite aiek, bat her condition was somewhat improved Tuesday morning. Mn. J. W. Nall, of Meriwether frosty, died last Tuesday afternoon. She was the mother of nor esteemed townsman, Mr. C. E. Nail, sad to him sod the entire family we lender sin cere sympathy. Mr. N. O. Banka, oar beeologiet, makes a very unfavorable report ae to the honey crop. He reports It as an otter failure. Mr. P. O. Colli n»worth baa been right eiek with dysentery this week, but is Improving and I hope be will soon be oat again. Dr. and Mrs. A. M. Speer went to Newoan last Tuesday. No measles In town yet, but we are looking for them every day. There are aeveial caeca of alckm in and around Hogaosvllle, hot none of them serious. Wheat and oats are ripening feat. The crops of both are ao poor that the “harvest song" will not be used this season, bat will be supplanted by the groans of him who stoopeth so low the small grain to reap. Mr. S. H. Hill rod his bicycle visit ed Hogacsvilie again this week, and Mr Chas. Aw try and his’cycle escort ed 8am home. Charlie says it la bard work, and from bis appearance upon hie arrival, I am satisfied that he is correct. Our town needs more shade trees along its sidewalks, but as sOon as the hot weather is over it will be forgotten again. If each person in town subject to street duty would, on next “Har bor Day," plant one or two trees, it would uet be long before the town would be lined with beautiful shade trees. Very tittle attention is paid to the beautifying of the streets. A few trees put out by private parties are growing nicely and this fact should encourage others. The unsightly railroad embankment •■ppoeite tbe store-room of Garrett A Zellars, with but a small expense, c»uld be transformed into a mound of beauty by filling the ditch acd sodding with Bermuda grass. Why can’t we have abeantifol park, extending from Cotton’s guano depot to the marble yard? Gienn Arnold baa the finest corn in town. A mad-dog created a considerable -eusatinn in the business part of town a day or two ago. But for his exceed ing fleetness of foot, our town dog, “Charley," would have been a victim T lere was a mad man near the scene, also; bis dog was about to get licked. Any news? Emphatically, no! Any amusements? Yes, we read the conun drums in last year’s almanacs to each other. Any games indulged in? We play marbles, sometimes;—that is, when the sun is not too hot. Any thing else? No; hush—you bother me. May 25tb. Abdkh. Tull. Mr. Editor:—Or. Watts has written in a poem— •‘Death, like an f.verflowing stream. Sweeps away I Our life’s a dream— An empty tale a morning Sower Cut down and withered In an hour;— Our age to seventy years la set. How short the time! haw frail the state! And if to eighty we arrive, We rather sigh and groan than live.” The death of Mrs. Dempsey Brown, an aged lady of Fayette oounty, sug gests to the writer’s mind theabove lines f Dr. Watts. Mrs- Brown died on Thursday evening of last week at -the home of her sod, Mr. Jas. Brown, in her 99th year. She was a member of the Baptist church at Line Creek. She united with tbe Baptist church at Ebenezer, in Coweta, in 1847. She was born fn Virginia, her maiden name being Raines. She wte tbe mother of Messrs. James and Middle too Brown, of Fayette county, who survive her, Sbe also leaves a num ber ef grandchildren and great-grand children to mourn her loss, together with a large cirele ot devoted friends. Though she lived to an advanced age, she Dever tired in well doing; for when she was able, she “went about doing good.” But the purpose of God in sparln her so long has been ac complished, and ere this ebe has join ed tbe former “partner of her joys and sorrows" In the eweet beyond, where tbe ruthless band of death can never sever and westing age afflict no more. Tbe funeral discourse was preached by Rev. H. S. Reese, after which the remains were Interred in the family bnrying-gronnd. Rev. Mr. Sanders met hie appoint ment at this place on Saturday and Sunday last. The closing exercises of Turin school will take place on Friday evening, June 3d, consisting of charades, dia logues, etc. Some ol our formers will commence harvesting wheat this week. Good raioB have fallen recently and crops are booming. Prof. E. T. Pound, of Barnesviile, gave your scribe a call last week, and while here favored our people with some choice vocal music. Prof. Sim Burdett added interest to tbe occasion by his presence and assistance. Several of our formers are boasting of cotton “squares.” Dr. McKay, of Griffin, will preach in this place next Sunday morning. The doctor ie a preacher of nnnsual ability, and those who may be privi leged to be present will be highly en tertained. Mrs. Lola Neal la quite aick at this writing. R. A. T. May 24th. Lathers Tills. Mr. Editor:—A good rain fell last Saturday evening, and farmers are in a hurry now to get their cotton chop ped. Mr. R. F. Siraril, of your city, spent Saturday and Sunday In our town. Mr. Jn». C. Wilson, who left here two years ago and went to Florida, re turned home last Friday. Judge J. W. Black is no better at tbia writing. The physicians think he will not live long. Mrs. N. H. Upshaw la quite aiek. Lnthersville can boast five as good physicians as there are in tbe State. There willTjean all-day singinr at the Baptist chnrah on Bundsy next. The former pastor of the church, Rev. W. W. Kelly, is expected to preach at 11 o’clock on that day. Misses Emma Hindsman and Neta Binghsm. of Puckett Station, ware tbe quests of Miss Lora Norris last Sun- *Mr. J. D. Norris and Rev. V. A. Ham, of Sharpaburg, pasted through this place last Saturday, en route to Rooky MounL ~ ■ - Prof. T. E. Thornton, ot Carrollton, haw a flourishing writing school in tUia place. He is the fineat penman I ever saw. . Mrs. I. B. Murphy returned from Atlanta a few days ago. Dr. A. Q. Young and Mr. Jim Bran non; of Puckett’s, paid as a flying visit Sunday afternoon. Bln. W. I. Upshaw la visiting bar siaier, Mrs. White, at Grautviite. May 24th. ECDG. Mr. Editor:—Things all qutatatong the Urea of Panther and Croar Creak. Borne communities hove not had rain yet, and soroe are thinking the Lord has slighted these But avmy- Mr. T. A. Sewell and myself caacht five minks one aesming last week, and would km gat the sixth one if we could have oaagtit It. Wa feel that we are entitled to ten eblekee pics and a heap of other goodies. A big snake made my lawyer boy get up and get the other aaj. Death has again visited the Poor Farm and taken for Its victim Mrs. Margaret Helton, stepmother of tbe lata Tom Pete Helioo, of this county. 8be once possessed a nice property, but the coffia she was buried in wea a disgrace to Coweta county —though neither tbe eveweer nor the men who made it are to blame; nor do I euppeae that our County Commissi oners are to blame. The fault must be with the law-makers or the people; I don’t know which. I wish our County Commissioners could have aero the coffin that contained tbe body of Mm. Helton. No negro wa* ever put away in a worse looking af fair. Sbe died on Saturday last sod was buried at Macedonia on Sunday- unwept and unsung. July, a colored woman, (another in mate of the Poor Farm,) died on Sun day. Our people are talking about aiemorslixiug our honorable County Commissioners to furnish a more de cent class ot coffins for our pauper deads Mrs. William Edwards is quite sick. Mm. Merideth B. Moore, of Centre, Ala., is visiting her son, Mr. J. S. Moore, in Cedar Creek district. I learn there will be an all-day sing ing at Cedar Creek Primitive Baptie- Church next Sunday. Mr. J. B. Newton, Ulsa Mattie NswtoD, Pror. J. B. Thurman and ’Hquire ‘‘Ripples’’ will attend the B. F. Willson memorial singing near -Carrollton next Saturday and Sunday. I acknowledge the receipt of a nice present from some warm friends oi Newnan and vicinitv. We are having snap beans at our bouaft. I would say to Brother “Janiw" that I don’t grieve over victuals that he has had the first smack st. Brother “Arden” said he “trotted down to LaGrange” last week. Aou- der if he didu’t get sorter short-wind ed before he reached hie destination? Rev. W. W. Kelly and Elder T. M. Foster both preached most excellent sermons at Roecoe on Sunday after noon last, to a large and appreciative congregation. Macedonia church looks nice since it has been paiuled. Mr. J. C. (Sewell lost a very fine ox a few days ago. Distemper. I must make this letter short, be cause 1 am nut of paper, pencil, money aud news. Ripples. May 24th. Sixth District. Mr. Editor:—Ebenezer eburoh, at the last conference, decided to have tbe bonse repainted, and as tbe build- mg needed some repairs quite a uum- tier of tbe bretbereu met on the follow ing Tuesday and did the work. “Now, oy ihe way,” as all the members din not come out and help, “as a mallei of course” the burden fell a little heavy on tbe rest. Ebenezer is odc of the oldest Baptist churches in the county. It was organized June Kkb, 1828, with eight white members—four males and four females—at tbe reel dence of one of tbeir number, and here they bad preaebiog once a month furayearor more until they were sufficiently strong iu number to build a bouse. Since then they have bad tbree houses of worship, sixteen pas tors, thirteen deacons, (ten of then, elected end ordained by the church aud three received hy letter,) aud five nuudred aud fifty-six white members —two hundred and sixty-five malec and two hundred and Dinety-one fe males. Two buudred aud tbirty-six were received by letter from other churches and three hundred and twenty by baptism. Tbree hundred and ninety bave been dismissed from tbe ebureb by letter, fifty-three have died, thirty-five excluded and ten re moved aud tbeir whereabouts un- kuowL. Apparently, this is not an extraordinary showing, but take into account tbe fact that the population in tbe couutry does not ebauge SO often as ibe population of the towns. For in stance, there is a member who joined this church during 1835. 8he can at almost every service see some of her children, giandcbildren aud great grandchildren ; iu fact, the congrega tion is largely composed of herdesceu dants. Besides, this community bae always been about equally divideo between tbe two denominations— Baptist and Me'tbodist. At the time of tbe exodus of tbe black members from tbe churches goon after tbe war, they numbered about equally with tbe whites, but they are nut included in tbe above statement. This can truthfully be called the fishing year. It is a notorious fact ibat there bae been more fishing done this spring than any year since 1867 And strange to gay, eight of every ten men you find in the gwampe witb line and pole and bait gourd ie a married man. S. May 25th. Fourth District. Mr. Editor:—Many of your readers are aware tbat Uncle Jobnnie Be vis, as he was familiarly known, has been af flicted for twenty years with something like paralysis. He gradually grew worse until last Friday, 20th inst, wben be departed this lile. He bad not been able to walk unassisted iu fifteen years, nor with assistance in ten years. At times be enjoyed right good health, though bis sufferings during the en tin- period were very great; yet he bore them with remarkable patience and resigns tion. He was born October 5th, 1800, and united himself with tbe Methodiat church in 1837. Therefore, we can truly say that an honored landmark and s father In Israel is gone. From my ac quaintance with nia life for sixteen years, and the feet thst he has told me frequently “that be had no fears as to consequences after death,” I feel justi fied in saying he has gor.e to enjoy the reward of a good ana faithful servant. The funeral services took place at Elim church last Sunday morning at 10 o’clock, being conducted by Rev. Mr. Leak, of theFranklin circuit, assisted by Rev. F. J. Amis. A large congrega tion of relatives and friends were in at tendance. His remains were laid to rest beside those of his first wife, in Elim cemetery. He leaves a wife and six children, all ol whom were with him in his last moments except hia son Benja min, of Bowdon, and nia daughter, Mrs. Nannie Dalton, of Oglethorpe county. He leaves numerous other relatives and friends to mourn his loss. We extend ooudolence to tbe bereaved. Mrs. Bond, living on Mr. Ambrose Powers’ piece, bae been dangerously af dieted lor some time; though at last ac counts she was improving and hopes were entertained of ner recovery. Mr. Thom. Fincher, on Mr. A. B. Brown’s plaoe, has been very sick with neuralgia or brain fever I am net sure which—though he was better at last ac counts. The citizens in the neighborhood of Wesley Chapel have tendered Mr. Lellius Stallings the summer term of the school at that place, and I leai n that he has ac cepted. Although he has had no expe rience as a teacher, yet I think they are extremely fortunate in semiring hi« trvioee. A great many chickens bave died with cholera this spring in our neighborhood, and are still dying. We have only six grown ones and two of them are sick. We have no rooster to crow for day for The showers, ao for as I have heard, have been light. -Corn ie small and wheat and oats are low. Fruit is almost ft totftl failure- Water in the wells is lower tbaik I have ever known it at this time of year. Springe bave foiled that never foiled before, except in dry falls. Vanfilt. May 25th. Mr. Editor:—Again has our section hero bleased hy a moat timely and helpful rain, which foil IsM Saturday afternoon. Itserouthaftt weaver* general batmen While Oak creek and Newnan. while a little east of the lies la UiaUdireetloa, telle n* that ahe has nog bed a fata thta spring auffi etant teeeable her to have her potato patch broken up, white her “alipa" ate running aa toog aa her arm. Of crone, there »a»a very general -sung ant of slip* Saturday T. x., fay time benefited by therein. Saturday last was also tbe happy session ot the annual reunion of what is known aa “tbe Atkiuson con nection,” which, in thta eonntry, In cludes the Atkinson, Parka, Bally, Hunnieatt, Pop# and Loadte families. Without in the least degree aiming at exclnelvenem, (aa some have most erroneously imagined,) this plan of u family pto-nie each May was, several years afuee, agreed open as the most feasible and agreeable scheme for cul tivating and soataining' the mutual acquaintanceship and interest which ao strengthen the ties of kinship in a forge family connection. The place for meeting selected this year wee tbe shore of tbe lake or lagoon northwest -.f White Oak bridge, on this road. The day was most pleasant, friends were cordial rod the children good; all things. In fact, “serene,” as Mi. Arp aronld say. Even a cynic might bave vouchsafed to smile upon eueh a scene. Tbe hoar of noon approaching, one.or two* of tbe “Mannas” of the little assembly busied themselves to have a rousing fire near by for coffee- making and frying the prospective fish. Suddenly, tbe air wee rent, the ear startled by tbe sound of deeply- rolling thunder, while tbe clouds evi denced the near approach of a shower. Common prudence suggested seeking a place of shelter. Tbe only retreat accessible was tbe colored people's church near by; so, quickly babies and baskets, uuder spread umbrellas, sere transported to within its friendly walls. However, kind Nature post poned tbe shower and under the urn brageoua boughs of a spreading oak a few steps from tbe door, the snowy cloths were spread and quickly cover ed with the neb collation which bad be-3 prepared to lend its culminating touch to the enjoyment of the occa sion. Ample lime was afforded for leisurely enjoyment of the good thing* provided aud it was not until baskets were being repacked that the warning drops remanded us to our place of ref age. There, while conversation’s busy bum mingled with the sound of fall ing rain, the hours were passed until time for the homeward ride. The pic-nic was over, but not so the pleasures it afforded. “As iron sbarp- eneth iron, so a man tbe countenance •if his friend,” aud that gathering of friends, with its kind and cordial greetiuga, its friendly interchange of tnought, gave food for memories thai will not vanish, but grow more vivid as the years pass by. Sunday’s services at Mt. Gilead were conducted by Rev. J. B. Hunui- cult, who also gave the Sunday-school a pleasant little talk. It is with pleas nre that we report increased interest in car Sunday-aobool aud improve ment ic singing since the organ has neen repaired and Mias Lilia Caruil cbaol elected organist. At 8 F. M-, Mr. Hunnicutt held services w tbe residence of Mr. Hughen for the ben efit of the invalids of tbe family, Mrs. H. and Miss Alice. Mrs. R. N. Carmichael, to the de light of her friends, has become strong enough to attend church and Sunday- school services. The unexpected presence of Mrs. Tidwc.1, ,uee Bail-v) for ten years past a resident of Mississippi, wis «armly welcomed by all. Sunday afternoon, while attempting ■ •« catch a male for a visitor, Oscar Waltom received a kick in the face *bicb, sending him backward, caused a severe contusion on the back of his uead, rendering him for some time in sensible. Only hia close proximity to i be reckless animal saved our young friend from more serious consequences. Miss Katie Barron, of Newnan, spent last week with her sister, Mrs. Jim Taylor, where Miss Mattie Taylor, of Whitesb-irg, is visiting this week. It is a pleasure to chronicle Miss Mary Herring's return from ao ex tended visit to Atlanta, where she has, in addition to the social enjoy ment afforded, availed herself of op portunities for her further improve ment in art. Subscriber. May 25th. CooksTille. Mr. Editor:—We are all at peace with each other throughout this sec tion and tbe goose hangs high. Ev ery man that I have seen since Satur day has a broad smile on bis face, and uearly tbe first word you heaj from him is—“Well, we have had a good ‘seasou’ once more.” Corn aud cotton are flourishing, despite the recent dry spell, and I am glad to say tbat we will make some oats yet, though they may not get as high aa we would like to see them. Mr. Cr«ft Ware has tbe fineat field of cotton that we have seen. Mr. L. B. Dingier haa the brag corn patch. Mr. H. L. Steveus haa had three swarms of bees from one hiva this spring. Who can beat it? Mr. C. F. B?uce attended meeting at Wesley Chapel last Sunday. We can’t say what his mission was, hut we understand sbe was not at church. The hawks are playing havoc with the spring crop of poultry. ’ We had tbe privilege of attending meeting at Pleasant Hill church on the last third Sunday. There was a large crowd in attendance, services being conducted by Rev. W. W. Kel ly, of Wbiteeburg. We also attended Sabbath-school at the ear* e place and were most agreeably entertained. There are fifty odd pupils in regular attendance, and considering their op portunities for practice tbe singing was excellent. After meeting we went ont to Bro. 8. Newman’s for supper, whose good Isdy spared no pains in supplying her table with all tbat wa« good to eat. Nalk. May 24th. HE MUST HANG. Tbe Governor Befases to Cumulate tbe Sentence of J. W. Smith. Atlanta Constitution, 2Mh inst.] Governor Gordon has declined to commote the sentence of JobL W. Smith, the Heard county murderer, who is under sentence of death. For some days tbe Governor has had the case DDder consideration, Smith’s attorneys having been ac corded a bearing Jest Thursday. A desperate effort few been made to nave Smith’s neck, bat it has been un availing. Tbe murder for which Smith’s life will be taken as a penalty was a-pe culiarly aggravated one. It seems that Smith, tbe condemned man, is a member of a rather hard “gang” in the Ninth district of Heard county, a district which is said to enjoy the dis tinction of being one of the most law less spots in the State. Bonner Bar ker, a resident ot the neighboihood, had for yesra been ah associate ot the Smiths and the rest of the “gang" in their lawleeenefSrbat after a times change cam* over him and he re solved to reform and become a goof citizen. As is often the ease, it Was a woman’s influence which brought about this change for the better, and Barker eeleorated bis reformation fay marrying a young lady with whom be bad fallen in love. Barker's resolve to reform bothered his associates. They were afraid af him, probably because he knew too much, and they thought he might “peach" on them. For a time the evidences of tbeir liiifir 1 woe confined to ugly luoke, and remarks fell of resent ment. This state of affaire lasted fog aereral months. One evening, shortly,before dark, Jobs W. Smith, his brother Andrew, aaf r man named King, went to Barkers boom. John Smith’s com ma rat oa tbs side of the road in of tte to**, wftfoPsgftfe self went inride sad asked fix Barker. Upon being told hr Mrs. Barker that her husband was in sj adjoining lot, Eroding hie horses, the three men west oat to find hiss. Mis. Barker, in ter testimony, staled that they had bean out there but a abort time when-she heard loud talking ia the lot and ran out to her husband’s aa- ■tetftoefts “John Smith and Andrew Smith both had hold of my bosband," she testified, ‘“and John had a pistol jab bing him In tbe breast. I ran up and naught hold of tbe pistol and said. ‘Lord have mercy.’ I waa still beg ging him to go off when be said Bar ker had been telling so many G— d— lies about him that ha was going to kill him.” Smith turned upon Mrs. Barker, who was in a delicate condition, and cursed her in language of the most despicable and loathsome character. Then Smith pushed Barker away from him and, aa the latter turned, shot him in tbe breast. Barker’s wife had hold of her husband's wrist at the time he was shot. After the shooting Smith and bis two companions ran away from the soene. Barker asked for a drink of water and, after suffering for fifteen minutes, died in bis wife’s arms. Smith was tried for murder, and being convicted, was aentecned to be banged. The ease came up on ap peal to the Supreme Court, where tbe murderer received a terrible rebuke- justice Blandford delivered the opinion of the Court, and handled the case without gloves. He said: “Peter Whitaker testified to sub stantially what bae been testified Sj Mrs. Barker, and these were the only witneaeee for the State. King testi fied for defendant and only differed with Mrs. Barker as to the fact that Barker had hia knife in hia band, witb his arm raised as if in a striking S «ition just before tbe pistol fired. e did not see Barker wben tbe pistol did fire. He went there with John Smith and Andrew Smith and left with them, aud this is the only tee timony in reference to thta tragedy. “And now it is gravely insisted by the counsel, for the accused tbat the ease is one of justifiable homicide. For a Court to eo hold, it would have to take leave of its senses. The ac cused went to Barker’s bonse after night with a deadly weapon upon his person. He went upon Barker’s premises, commenced a difficulty with him, caught hold of him, thrust a pistol in his breast, aud on being im portuned and begged by deceased's wife be cursed ber, using most ob scene, vulgar and abusive language towards her, threatened to kill her husband, aud did do it. Tbe evidence demanded tbe verdict. The facts showed this to be a case falling little short of an assassination. “Tbe fact that tbe accused was armed witb a deadly weapon shows tbe intent with which be was actu ated, and that it was a murderous iu- leut. We bave been appealed to by counsel for the accused to exercise whatever power of mercy we may bave in tbe decision of this case. Tbe Court only decides the law, and, like the law, is nnimpassiontd and with out emotion. If we were invested witb tbe attribnies of mercy, this is not a case for its exercise. Tbe de fendant has been tried according to law by a fair and impartial jury; jus tice bae been done, tbe law vindica ted, and tbe judgment must stand.” After a careful consideration of tbe facts in this case, Governor Gordon came to the conclusion, yesterday, ■bat tbe sentence of the Courts was just, and issued the following order: “In the matter of the application of John W. Smith, convicted ot murder iu Heard Superior C->urt, fora com mutation of his sentence lo imprison ment for lire, there being no reason offered which in tbe opiuion of the executive would authorize him to in terfere with the sentence of the Court, it is “Ordered, Tbat said^application be and tbe same ie hereby refused. John B. Gordon, Governor. “By the Governor: James T. Nisbet, Stcre ary Executive Department.” This order was given to Mr. C. T. Lad son,one of the attorneys who ap peared before the Governor iu Smith’s behalf. One of Smith’s attorneys stated yes terday that a formal ap> lication for a respite will be made to the Gover nor to-day. He further stated that he felt certain tbat a respite would be granted. If this is not done. Smith will be hanged at Franklin, Heard -aunty, on Friday next. But Afterwards Decides to Grant a Be spits. Atlanta Constitution, 25th inst.] A medium-sized man, wearing a check suit and a slouch batj was the central figure of an interesting group at the car shed yesterday. The man was John W. Smith, who was ou his way to Franklin, Heard oounty, where be is destined to be tbe central figure of another, interesting event—a hanging. Smith is a very ordinary, plain-looking man, with a face wbicb would not be taken as that of a murderer. A brown mous tache and imperial hide a rather weak mouth; bis eyes are a light blue, and his entire countenance betokens weak ness rather than .the strength common to criminate. Smith was in charge of Sheriff J. T. Lipscomb, of Heard county, and L. B. Tomlin, L. C., J. W. Bussen, Robert Me Waters and H. J. Pritchett, special deputies. Tbe prisouer was hand cuffed, and after be had been p->ton tbe West Point train one of the officers sat with him, while two occupied tbe seat in front and two the one behind him. As the readers of the Constitution doubtless remember. Smith has for nearly two years occupied a cell at tbe Fulton county jail, having been re moved from Heard county for safe keeping. He was sentenced to be banged on the 27tb instant, and on last Thursday an effort was made to induce Governor Gordon to commute the sentence of the Court to imprison ment for life. On Monday the Gov ernor issued an order reftising to grant the prayer “The first I knew of tbe Governor’s decision,” said Smith, witb tears run ning down bis cheeks, “was when I read my Constitution this morning. I felt then that all hope was gone and I didn’t know what to think. Ob, it is terrible to think of having to die! But,” be added after a pause. “I can't blame Governor Gordon for his action, but I don’t tbink the testimony submitted . to him ie that which was given on the trial.” “Tell me yonr side of the story,” suggested a Constitution reporter. “I wish I had time logo into tbe whole history of tbe affair. I had no idea that I would be taken away to day or I would have sent for you be fore. To begin with, I am absolutely innocent of atw crime. Tbe story is a long one and I cannot tell it all. You see, old man Barker has fir years been at tbe head of a terrible gang, which has been a te-ror to the neighborhood. Nothing has been too low for them to do. They h.re been especially hos tile toward my five brothers and my self ever since our father died, and of coarse we reciprocated. Bonnie Bar ber was nearly as bad as his father. I haven’t time to go into details of all the dirt they bave done ns at one time or other, but they have done every thing. On the evening tbat Bonnie Barker was killed I and my brother Andrew and a man named King were nareing Bonnie’s bouse when Bonnie called me into hie yard. A few days - ‘ s be and another man hadbe- , involved in some trouble over a bone trade, and they tried to get me •ol9 the scrape. They did not soc- Wben I went into Barker’s began- talking' with me on lire! who me- ns u. in the roundest terms. Thou te attacked me. Why, his own Wife tes tified oo the stand that I backed fif teen steps before Barker’s attaekjun- til I barked against a little gate. Then I could go ao further, atd had to re tain hie attack He hsda knife, end in tbe melee my clothes were badly nit. Then tbe fatal shot was fired, but I did not fire it. I swear that I did not shoot Barker.” “Then, who did?” “Well, I’ll not say who did. Al though I did not fire the shot, it w* Herd in defense of me. The whole story, as told at the trial, was con cocted for the purpose of get'.og me bung. The witneaeee oontradicted ihemirivcc op mmuy material points, but the case went again*! because I was improperly defended. If my esse had been properly managed I would not bave been found guilty or murder. But it can’t be helped now." “Are yon ready to die?” “I suppose I have to be. I see nc hope for anything glee now. My God- it is horrible!” and the poor fellow broke down. “Tbe hardest part,” he continued, after a^few minutes, “is to think r* parting with my wife and family, ' bave to leave them to the mercies 1 tbe world. I can’t bear toibink «f it. “Have you auy statement to make to ibe public?” “I bave written a short statement wbicb Dr. Cook, of Atlanta, will hanO you. I hope you will publish it. Good bye,” be added, aa the train began m pull out of the depot. “Treat me righi is all I ask,” and be turned to take a last look at Atlanta as the train bur ried toward tbe spot which Is destined to be tbe scene of his death. When Smith and the part* which bad him iu custody left Atlanta, ii was with the belief tbat the condem utd man would surely be banged on Fri day next, the day fixed by the sen tence of tbe Court. An application for a respite of sixty days had been made, but nothing bad been heard of it. Yes terday afternoon Govenior Gordon considered this application, and de cided to grant a respite until June 17, thus giving Smith three weeks more of life. In tbe order granting the re spite it is stated that this was d.xie to give the condemned man an opportu nity to see his family and make prep arations for tbe solemn ev«.nt. Unless something occurs to prevent Smith will be hanged on Friday, Jun> 17th. Franklin, Ihe county seat of Hearo county aud the scene of the bauging is about twenty miles from a railroad and tbe theory that the officers will bave trouble in carrying out the sen tence of the Court Nads many believ ers. There are some hard citizens in tbatsection of Georgia, and an atiempi to rescue Smith is among the possibil ities. Had it been known that tbe respite would be gran ted. Smith would have remained at the Fulton county jail until a day or two previous to the ••neappoiuted for bis death. As it is, i 1 seems probable that be will be bfougb back to Atlanta for safe keeping. A SENSATION. Whv is it that three bottles of B. B. B. are sold in Atlanta to one of any other blood remedy, and twice as much con sumed in tho State of Georgia as any other preparation? No one need take our -wc-d, but simply ask druggists Ask the people. They are competent witnesses. Six houses in Atlanta are buying B. B. B. in live and ten gross lots, and some of them buy as often as every two months. Whv these unprec edented sales here at home with so little advertising? Modesty forbids us mak ing a reply. Had B. B. B. been befor* the public a quarter or half a century, ii would not be necessary to he boistereo up with crutches < f page advertisements now Merit will cocquer and down money. 91J)0 WORTH $600.00. For four years I nave been a sufferer from a terrible form of Bheumatism. which reduced me so low that all ho^e ol recovery was given up. I have suffered the most excruciating pain day and night, and often while writhing in agony Have wished I could die. I have tried everything known tor that disease, but nothing did me any good, and have bad some of the finest physicians of the State to work on me, out ail to no effect. I have spent over $800 without finding relief. I am now proud to say that after using only one bottle of B. B: B. I am enabled to walk around and attend to business, and 1 would not take $600 for the benefit received from one single hot tie of B. B B. I refer to all merchants and business men ot this town. Yours, most truly, E. O. GABA. Waverly, Walker -ounty, Texas. 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OFT IN THE STILLY NIGHT Wm YOT7B CHILD IS TEETHING, an job rasnaed with tbe intcocs (tics of t£e mile aaa, who is m> gradually wuUce any by the dnia- ((• lpoa its system Item the effects of teething. THE BUSINESS NUN. Wearied turn the Isbom of tho dsy, on goiag horns fads Oat he csBaothsee tl* desired sad accesses? not, ftr foe little dstCng is stiU sad riowljr sad pitifully wootios sway by the draixafe ■poo itssrsteatrom the effects of teething. |f he wotad think to no 8r. MOODS’ rnmwrrrtr , lass at sleep Her sole fo sD 1 WALTER A. TAYLOR, Atlanta, Ga* Hyson. John D. Retry,will attrod *° “7 private business during my Newman, Ga, May 2hd,3Mt.‘ Notice. John P. Berry, Vkw-PrrwKtimt of tfce nrta ^ £I23*y!WS?* “T'wSSSTaa, May *d, '«»• Application for . ievr Road. too* one hand red ytTtU beyond thi mwenwof F. iTst^SuwSSmwlUedl«rict, » ctemno. of about two nl'n, there connecting with IM public road running from Tffwwiomxi so OramX- Tille: which hss been marked out by the com- missSonere and a report th**eof made oa oath by them, illpeinmt « nt-w road will. on and otter the nret weonee- day fuJulynext, by the Commteejonem of Roads and Revenue of eald county, be hnatiy granted If no new cause be shown to the eou- W- Th * M “ y *• **/. A. HUNTER, Chairman Board County Conunlsaionere. Application for New Road. GEORGIA—Cowita Court rx: W. 8. Copeland aud others have applied for a new secoud-claa public road, commencing at tht blacksmith shop of Jacobus Petty, or near there, where Joseph Elder now resides, in the Panther Creek district, and running In M westerly utrectlou aud by the residence of William Copeltoud, and through the lands or Jacobus Petty, William Copeland and Harab be well, and interoeciing tue County Farm road near said farm, iheuce along the county Farm road to tf. W. Warren’s, wuere It inter sects tue Moore's Ferry road; which has been marked out by the commi&aioneni appointed to review it, and a report thereof made on oath by them, with the recommendation that me same be extended to Allendale, a distance of one-naif mile farther. All persons kre no tified that 8>ud new road, with the extension to Allendale, will, on .and alter the first W ed- uesday in Juiy next, by the Commissioners of Roads and Revenue ol said county, be finally granted If no new cause be shown to the con- tmry. ThiaMayto A HCNXEB . Chairman Board County Commissioners. Notice of Legislation. Notice is hereby given that I will apply to tbe Geuer*l Assembly of tfeorgia when it next convenes for the passage of the lollow- mg local Acts: au Act to be entitled “An Act to amend an Act entitled *An Act to establish a system ol public schools in the city of Wewnan, tfeor gia, and provide for the issuance of bonds of said city lor the purpose of purchasing school property, building school houses, and mr other purposes, after submitting the same to Un qualified voters of said city ol Newnan,’ ap proved l»ec« in ber 27th, ls»«.” Also, an Act to be entitled “An Act to in corporate ‘The Coweta Bank.’ ” Also, an Act to be entitled “An Act to ca mbium a City Court in the city oi Newnan, in and for the county of LVweta, fo define Us ju risdiction and powers, to provide lor the ap pointment of a J udge and of a Solicitor there of, to provide other officers for said Court, to denne the powers aud duties of the officers, and for other purposes.” Also, an Act to be entitled “An Act to repeal an Act entitled ‘An Act to create a County Court in each county in the state of Georgia, except certain counties therein mentioned, approved January 19tb, 1&72, and all Acts amendatory thereof, so lar as the same apply to the county of Coweta, and to abolish the County Court ol Coweta county, and dispose of the business therein.” May 2ist, 1387. 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