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She Jerald and gdrertiser. Newnan, Ga., Friday, June 17th, 1887. WEEKLY CIRCULATION, 1,750. OFFICIAL ORGAN OF CITY AND COUNTY JAS. E. BROWS, Editor. The Question of Tariff Reform. The following article from the Co lumbus Enquirer-Sun on the question of tariff reform voices so accurately the sentiments of trie people of this section, and accords so fully with the views entertained and expressed by The Herald and Advertiser, that we are constrained to reproduce it in exteneo: Wo are strongly in favor of the peo ple, and particularly the farmers, be ing protected some,' f *r they need it. How can we protect them? By sim ply reducing taxes, or ceasing to tax them to roster inuividual enterprises to enrich a few. They are heavily taxed on every article used by them on which the tariff is placed, aDd the articles mostly used b.v them aro nec essaries of life. Would we abolish the •tariff? >'o, that system of raising revenue is fixed on the Government, but we would reduce the tariff on the necessaries of life to the lowest poin and raise revenue by putting the tariff on the luxuries, so as not to accumu late an immense surplus in the Treas ury every year. How snail we prevent an immense surplus accumulating every year in the United Htates Treasury? By noi collecting it from the people. Let the next Congress repeal me tax on tobac co, allowing it to remain on whiskey. Then reduce the tariff on the necessa ries of life to a point where there will be no more money collected than 1> required to support the Government. The tax ou whiskey is paid by the consumer, but whiskey may be re garded as a luxury. The tariff on th, necessaries of life is also paid by the consumer, but the consumers aro la borers, farmers, and the poorer classes, where the burden should be lesseneo if you reduce the expenses of living to them. Wliy not take the tax off whis key and tobacco and abandon the iu terual revenue system? Because the present tariff revenue is not sufficin' to raise money enough to pay the ex penses of the Government, and would, therefore, have to be increased, aud a* the built of the tariff now is on the necessaries of life, it would iucreasi the burden of the people, which, in all conscience, is now heavy enough. May past was $13,181,876, against $13,- 584.543 In May, 1886. Cotton exports for May amounted to$3,441,629against $3,698,026 in May, 1886, and the total value of cotton exports for the nine months endingMay31,1886, amounted to $195,660,171 against $187,676,808 for the corresponding period of the pre ceding year. The count of the cash iu the United States Treasury, which is now ii progress, has developed (lie fact tha the vault capaciry in Washington i entirely inadequate for the safe hand ling of the silver. The silver rauli was illled to its utmost capacity soon time ago, and there still remained about 8,000,000 staudard dollars, which for waut of a better place wer* piled iu bags in a passageway leading to the vault. In taking count these hags had to bo removed to an outside hall, where they uow remain, protect- ed from outside interference by noth ing but a pine board partition^ It, therefore, has to be guarded at ali times by the Watchmen employed in the building, who are armed with re volvers during the day aud with re peating rifles during the night. Every precaution has been taken to preven its being tampered with while in it- preseut condition. The count will Iasi five weeks more and the silver cannoi be returned to the vault room until that iB completed. Iu the meantime the work is beiug pushed on the new Bilver vault authorized by the Iasi Congress. It will have a storage ca paeily for 100,000,000 staudard dollar- and will probably be ready for use iu September. Ix 18S0 there were in Georgia 128,000 white aud 292,000 colored people over 10 years of age, (or about one-third of the total population of the State,) who could not write their names. Of 310,- 000 children in the public schools oi the State iu 1S65, 284,000 had only three months’ schooling in the year. Tlie city public schools are supported by local taxation, but there has never been a dollar raised in Georgia by property taxation for the support of country schools. The fund is compos ed of the revenue derived from poll tax, liquor license, traveling showp, lease of convicts, inspection of fertiH- Z9rs and from the rental of the West ern aud Atlantic .Railroad. A bill now pendiug in the Legislature au thorizes the assessment of ooe-tenlb of one per cent, ou the taxable proper ty of the Stale, aud if it becomes a law the amount annually derived from this source would add over $300,000 to tbe present school fund. With rhat increase the public schools could be run absolutely free to all four months In the year. A computation of the statistics of the churches of the United States made four years ago shows that at that time there were 115,610 churches, 81,717 ministers, and 17,257,ITS eom- muuiCHUts, includiogG,S31,954 Romau Catholics. These figures did not in clude Mormons or Jews. The year kooks of 1SS6 show that tbe same re ligious bodies uow number 132.435 churches, 91,911 ministers and 32,01S,- 077 communicants, allowing the Cath olic population to number 7,000.000, which would be a gain ot but 167,000 in four years. The net gain of four years is thus shown to be 15.235 churches, or at the rale of IOC per day; 1,618,799 communicants, or at the rate of 1,117 every day, and 10,194 ministers, or more than 2,500 a year. Unless these figure can be shown to be untrustworthy, tbe claim that the masses are falling away from the churches is contradicted. Dr. G. J. Orb, State School Com missioner, announces that the Peabody Institute for teachers will open in At lanta July 18th. A strong corps of teachers have been engaged for the different departments. All teachers, who can, are invited to be present. Lectures on various and important subjects, by, able and experienced men, will form part ef tbe programme. County school commissioners are spe cially invited to be present on the 26th of July. Reduced transportation rates over the railroads have been provided for. Arrangements will be made for boarding bouses. The session will continue four weeks. There will be no charge for instruction. Every teacher, who can do so, should avail himself or herself of this opportunity. Coffee declined six cents per pound in New York last Monday, and the backbone of the late boem may be considered fairly broken. There has been a decline of several cents in tbe price of wheat, also, and tbe Chicago market has been in a whirl of excite ment all tbe week. Several heavy fail ures have been reported and others are expected. ^ FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS. make a ranch l-etter yield than was '■ expected. Mr. J. C. Attaway, near P. wpII- i ville, was visited last Wednesday j morning by two very pretty little girls, who demanded a home under ' bis roof, bod h“ now sits and sings— ‘ Bye. O baby,” etc. Prof. J. T. McGee, of Ellenwood, visited his brother here last week. Miss Lonadlne Red wine graduated last Thursday at Mrs. Ballard’s High i School in Atlanta and returned to her home near Powellville on Monday. “Calamity Jim’’ spoke my senti ments when he said “Hurrah for Ba con!’’ I say “Hurrah for ‘Calamity Jim.’ ” Asa. June 15tb. Grantville. Mr. Editor:—Mr. Peter Zellars, of Palmetto, is visitiDg his uncle, Mr. T. E Zellars. Miss Mamie Bobo, of South Carol!-' ua, who has been here for several months on a visit to her sister, Mrs. N. O. Banks, has returned home. Her many friends here parted with her reluctantly, but console them- -elves with the hope that she may re turn for a longer stay. Miss Lizzie Alexander, of Newnan, -pent a couple of days with Mrs. “Ar- len’’ last week. Miss Jessie Zellars came home from Shorter College last Friday. On the -ame day Miss Nona Henly arrived from Staunton, Va.. and Miss Maude 8. Tompkins from LaGrange Female College. It is gratifying to the triends if these young ladies to know that hey deported themselves so nicely -rad took such good stands in their espective classes. Grantville girls dways do. Mr. P. O. Collinsworth has been -pending the greater part of the past wo weekr at bis mother’s, near Pal metto, assisting in rebuilding her nome, which was recently destroyed ■y the terrible cyclone. Mrs. Emma T. Henly’s music school at Owensby ville has closed and -he is spending her vacation at home. Tbe teachers and pupils of Grant ville High School are in aflutter of excitement, preparing for the closing nxerci-es of the spring term of this --xcellent school,commencing to-night. (Thursday.) Will give you the dots iu my next. Sunny South (Dixie) White was at home last Sabbath. The death of W. J. Sewell, of Luth- ersvllle, last week, was very much re gretted by our people. He was a citi- 5en of our town for a long while, and f he had an enemy I do not know it. His bereaved family have our heartfelt -ympathy. Mrs. Tommie Haralson, who died ,st week in Fairburn, was a niece ol Ur T. E. Zellars, whose house had •eeu her home for several years prior o her marriage to Mr. Haralson. No leatb has occurred in a long time that -o shocked and grieved our town as “Miss Tommie’s.” Everybody loved ■ler. Her sweet disposition, amiable emperament and kindness of hear) irew all hearts to her. The sick and -uffering always found her ready to miuister to their wants. A few years .go the writer had a very sick child it his home and the kindness and -ympathy bestowed by “Miss Tom mie” upon that suffering child—her gentle ministrations, anticipating his every want, and her words of con solation and encouragement—will be remembered by us as long as we live. To tbe sorrowing husband we’ extend our condolence, but to the little babe goes out all tbe sympathies of our na ture. May He who “doeth all things well” take the little one under His di viue care and protection. Arden. June 16tb. Puckett Station. Mr. Editor:—Since my last com munication so many have been sick i bat would make too long a list to same them all. Quarterly meeting was held at tbe M. E Church on Saturday and Sun day last. Presiding Elder Mixon was present and preached to large and de lighted congregations. He knows ex actly how to reach the heartsand con sciences of his hearers. The house was more than full Sunday, but the most perfect order prevailed. We have heard of two schools being closed on account of measles—Rev. Mr. Quilliau’s at Luthersville, and Rev. Mr. Hemphill's at White Oak. The disease has not yet reached us, nut it is daily expected. Mrs. Hearn, of Macon, is visiting her neice, Mrs. Tom Bingham, and other relatives. Mrs. B«iiard, of Powellville, visited her son, Dr. Ballard, last week. Mr. Henry Martin, Sr., continues quite ill. The mumps have not disappeared yet. Grandma Camp is raising a fend with which to purchase food and clothing for the Burks family, who are said to be in a very needy condition. The family is composed of two sisters and a brother, one of the sisters being now quite sick. They have worked hard to make a support, and in their present extremity they deserve help. Little Jake Bingham had one of his limbs badly bruised at a saw-mill re cently. Prof. Quillian’s school will close next Friday, (17th insL). Some farmers are well up with their work, while others are badly behind. Misses Glenn, Berta and Lou Camp are at home from LaGrange, where they have been attending school. Miss Gle'un graduated with distinction and has been warmly congratulated by her frieuds since her return. We were glad to have Mr. John Hendrix with us last Saturday and Sunday. He has been in Gainesville tbe past six months. A. P-. S. June loth. Powellville. Mr. Editor:—Miss Lizzie Maflett has been ill for some time. Mrs. W. R. Ballard visited her son, Dr. R. A. Ballard, of Puckett Station, la«t week. Prof. Jim McGee, principal of El lenwood Seminary> (near Atlanta,) has been visiting his brother, L. M. McGee, our popular M. D. He is a graduate of Emory College, highly in telligent and cultured, and well de serves the green laurels aud golden opinions he has won. Mr. W. C. Ballard returned Sunday from a visit to Puckett Station, wear ing rather a tell-tale expression upon his usually smiling face. Madame Rumor says a certain widower has robl>ed him of his heart’s ease. Mr. P. F. Cook had several dollars stolen from him the other night while safely reclining in the anus of Mor pheus. Little Mattie Wilson, a bright pupil of tbe Cave Spring Institution for Mutes, is speuding vacation at home. Rev, W. F. S. Powell and wife, from i Carroll, have been visiting Mr. L. R. j Powell. These cool, delightful days seem ! more of an earnest of autumn than j summer. * j June 13th. Lutheraville. Mr. Editor:—"We have a great deal of sickness in our town and vicinity. Married, at the residence of Mr. T. C. Reeves, near Greenville. Mr. C. A. Hines, of this place, to Mies Murn Hunter. Rev. Dr. Cousins performed tbe ceremony. Those that had the pleasure of witnessing the curtails re port that it was one of the most en joyable events of the season. The groom Is a sterling young man, while the bride is a most lovable young la dy, and their numerous friends extend best wishes for a long and happy mar ried life. Our town was thrown into deep mourning Friday night on account of tbe death of Mr. Wm. J. Sewell. The morning previous to his death he cal ed his family to his bedside, and tne early part of the morning was spen - in disposing of bis earthly goods. Af ter be bad done this be told them that “all was well,” and that be was ready; that death had no terrors for him. He then turned to his pastor and talk ed some time about the world to which be was going. Mr. S. had been a consist ent member of the Methodist church for years, and his death was peace ful and happy. His strong hope, on which bis soul was stayed, rested only on the doctrine of the atonement, the efficacy of the Saviour's blood, and the sovereignty of saving grace. Though suffering excruciating pain, his mind remained unimpaired to the last mo ment. Tne funeral discourse was preached by his pastor, Rev. Dr. S. H. Bradley. As a husband, Mr. Sewell was deeply and faithfully attached to his wife; as a father, gentle yet firm to bis children; as a master, just and umane to his servants. His genial social temperament rendered bint an esteemed neighbor, a welcome visitor and a beloved Christiau. Uulike most Christians, he was endowed with wisdom for both worlds. As a busi ness man and planter, while always quick in dispensing charity to the dis tressed, be accumulated a handsome competency. He murmured not on account of the ordeal of suffering through which he passed, but main tained a calm, Christian fortitude to the end. A vast concourse of sorrow- iug relatives and friends accompanied his remains to the cemetery, where they were laid away amid regrets and ■ ears to await the resurrection morn. The pall-bearers were Messrs. W. S. Burton, G. W. McWilliams, J. O. Al bright, J. B. Murphy, J. P. Fitt and C. F. Harris. We have had several cases of mea sles in the community, two of which have proved fatal. Mrs. N. H. Upshaw, who has been sick for some time past, died to-day at 12 o’clock. The distressed husband aud family have the sympathies of the entire community. Mr. Ben Seweli is quite sick with measles. We hope he will scon be up again. Mr. H. Thornton, of Gadsden, Ala., is vi-dtiug his son, Dr. J. E. Thornton. Juue 13th. Eudo. Sharpsburg. Mr. Editor:—Mr. James Haynes, one of our most worthy citizens, died last Friday after a lingering illness. His death*resulted from a complica tion of diseases, with which he had been afflicted for several months. He was born September 3d, 1844. In Sep tember, 1864, he was marjied to Miss M A. Sharp, who survives him. He had been a consistent member of tbe Baptist Church for thiriy years pre vious to his death, and a deacon of Mt. Lebanon Church for fifteen years. His life was a beautiful illustration of Christian faith and heroism—his death a glorious triumph over the grave. He was an obliging neighbor, a loving husband and a kind father. A be reaved and heart-broken wife and uine children are left to mourn his loss. The remains were interred in the cemetery at Sharpsburg, Rev. E. Cul pepper preaching the funeral dis course. Mr. Harvey Lane’s little boy, who was killed in the cyclore two weeks ago, was buried here, also; tbe funeral services being conducted by Rev. V. A. Ham. We are glad to note that. Mr. Lane and family, who were badly hurt at the same time, are all improving. His bouse will be rebuilt soon. Messrs. J. W. Wood and Josh Ben ton are running a saw-mill near here aud are supplying the community with fine lumber. Mr. R. A. North, Sr., is preparing to erect a large dwelling in front of his old one. Miss Allie North and Paul Pitman are on tbe sick list this week. J. D. Norris, who has been laid up for sev eral days with an attack of pneumo nia, is better. Dr. Tom Love, of Atlanta, visited friends here last week. Mrs. J. J. North and Mrs. N. Pit man have opened a millinery estab lishment next door to the postolfice. Dr. Abe North, of your city, paid us a visit last Thursday. Scribbler. Juue 13th. THB total value of breadstuff ex ports from the Uuited States during Mr. Editor:—Since the jain the ; farmers have bad splendid weather : for charging Gen. Green, and I am ! glad that I can repurt him almost! surrounded by the energetic farmers : of this community.. -The crops are; growing off very fast and look well. i Cotton blooms were reported several j days ago, which is considered very j eariv; but in 18721 saw plenty of cot- j ton bloom- In Campheil county on i the fifth of Jane. Wheat and oats j (rare tyen harvested, and I tbiufc will ( Turin. Mr. Editor:—Having just returned from a trip to Dahlouega, I will pre sent a few notes obtained by the way. After leaving the Gate City, the most important place visited an the route was Gainesville. I venture the assertion that Gainesville has more dash and vim than any town of its size in the State. A street car line is in operation, in addition to a four-horse omuibus, that goes to any part of the city for the accommodation of passen gers. No town can boast a handsomer lot of buildings—public buildings es pecially. Mr. Allen, a former citizeD of Newnan, is proprietor of tbe most popular hotel of tbe place and enjoys a fine patronage. I also had the pleas ure of meeting Dr. Dixon, who for a number of years did an active business in Senoia. I also met and passed some pleasant moments with Dr. Thomas Kimbrough, formerly of Harris coun ty, who does an extensive drug busi ness here. I received a warm greet ing from Rev. A. VanHoose and fam ily, formerly of Senoia. Prof. A. W. VanHoose is president of the Baptist Female Seminary. In addition to the performance of his duties as president of this instilntion Prof. VanHoose is conducting a daily paper. It is a sprightly journal, and is highly ap preciated by the people of Gainesville. I conld not help contrasting this town with Newnan, and wondered why she did not manifest the same spirit of enterprise and business activ ity. Newnan has superior advantages in many respects and there is no rea son why she should not take rank with the best towns of tbe State, From Gainesville I proceeded to the “Gold City,” (Dablonega.) A number t of <">!d mines are in operation here and I a quantity of the precious ore is ob- i tained from the auriferous soil. Some ] day when booms are forgotten else- i where this field of hidden treasure j will be sought by capitalists and dtm- j onstrated to be the richest in the world: for valuable minerals of all de-1 scriptions are hidden away In the I mountains and hill* of Dablonega. I. found the people of this town greatly t enthused over the prospect of soon ; bavluf a railroad connection with j the city of Athens—a convenience that is greatly needed In this section. Peach trees up this way are hesvily fruited and promise an abundant yield. Tbe wheat crop is fine. Arriving home, I soon had a call in another direction, which was with the people of Brooks Station and vicinity, in Fayette county. At the regular meeting of Whitewater Church tbe question of tbe removal of the church to Starr’s Mill was discussed. It will be disposed of, if possible, at the next regular meeting of the church. Serv- ic' - were conducted at the mill last Suuday evening by Rev. E. Culpep per, of Sepoia. By the building of the Atlanta and HawkiDsville Railroad Dr. I. G. Woolsey secures a depot at his place. He has donated ten acres of land to tbe railroad, upon which a thriving village will soon spring up. District meeting of the Flint River Association convenes at Antioch Church, embracing tbe fifth Sabbath in July. Mrs. Hillyer Brooks, of the Station, is quite sick, but hopes are entertained of her recovery. The closing exercises of Rev. J. B. Huuuicutt’s school occurred on Fri day, 3d inst., winding up with an ex hibition at night. It was a very suc cessful term and furnished abundant evidence that Mr. Hunnicutt had lost uone of his popularity as a teacher. Junelltb. R. A. T. Panther Creek. Mr. Editor:—Last Saturday and Sunday was quite cool for tbe season. Woolen clothing felt more comforta ble than linen or cotton goods. I bear much complaint about lousey cot'ou. There was a fine congregation at Macedonia last Sabbath to witness tbe ordinance of feet-washiDg. Prof. C. P. Sanders and family, of Temple, are visiting Col. G. H. San ders this week. Miss Pierce Palmer, who has been attending school in Atlanta, came down Saturday to see her parents and make a short visit. Prof. J. B. Alien, who has been off at the Nashville Normal School for three years past, is visiting old friends and kindred arouDd Roscoe. We are proud of our Panther Creek boyB and girls. No district in the county can boast a more intelligent set of young people. As to beauty, the young ladies can’t be beat, .while for sobriety and gentility our young men can’t be excelled. We have no lazy ones. A few were born tired and have to rest occasionally. Prof. J. T. Reese is quite sick. I have just received an affectionate letter from my father, who is near 90 years old. He still warns sinners to flee the wrath to come. Ripples. June 14tb. Fourth District. Mr. Editor:—I would not write this week were it not that I wish to correct a mistake made last week about Dr. Hood's preaching at Bethel last Sun day. The exchange had been talked of between the two divines, though the arrangement was not consum mated. Therefore, Rev. R. H. JacksoD filled the "stand. The report was handed me by one of Bethel’s mem bers, and I hope I may be excused. I learned from Bro. Jackson that bis hod, Meil, who has been sick, is improving, and hopes are now enter tained that he will recover. I also learned with regret that Mrs. Jack son’s health is very poor, Mr. O. M. Cavender and one of his boys have been quite sick with flux or dysentery, but were thought to be im proving when last heard from. We hope they may soon be well again and that none others of the family will be similarly afflicted. We are needing rain, and some one to thresh our wheat. Vanpelt. . June loth. Cookeville. Mr. Editor:—We have been blessed with good rains' throughout this sec- tiou and everything and everybody seems revived. Farmers are about through harvest ing their wheat and oats. The oat crop will be better than was at first supposed. Gardens a:e fine. Fruit is a failure. Spring chickens are getting ripe in spots. Mr. E. C. Bruce, who has been in school at Franklin, was brought home one day last week sick. We hope he will soon be able to resume his place in school. The young people of this communi ty bad an all-day singing at Friend ship church on tbe fifth Suuday in May, and from all we can gather it was a very enjoyable occasion. An agricultural club has been or ganized in this corner of the county, which will be known as the Corinth Horticultural and Agricultural Club. The officers are as follows: J. B. Ware, president; J. H. Hayes, vice- president; Wm. Hogan, secretary and treasurer. Wbat has become of the base bail club? Nale. Juue 10th. Corinth. Mr. Editor-.—Crops are looking well. Heard county is ahead ou cotton blooms. Mr. Fenley Bruce brought iu the first bloom on tbe 10th inst. Mr. Pud Wingo has 1acres in cot ton that will average 15 or 18 inches high. Prof. C. C. Nall’s school will close on Tuesday, 16th Inst. There will be two exhibitions—Thursday night and Friday night. Miss Rassie Hopson, principal of the music department, will give us a fine concert. She is a very capable teacher and the people of the community like her. Corinth has organized a farmers’ club. All the members, and others who may wish to join, are requested to meet on Saturday next, 18th inst. Mr. Shade Hogan, who has been sick two weeks with fever, is no bet ter. One of our youDg bloods wrote his compliments to a youDg lady in the place and wanted to know “if she qould except him to the exhibition.” Corinth has produced one Solomon; why not another Job? We have one citizen who bears affliction with a broad grin. Simon. June 14th. RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT Adopted by Macedonia Baptist Church in Memory of Richmond Sewell and Warren. T. Jackson. In behalf of the church aud in mem ory of our esteemed brethren, Uncle Richmond Sewell and Warren T. Jackson, and recognizing, as your committee does, the value of such men in the church, it is with a sense of in ability that we attempt to pay them the tribute ot respect that they so just ly deserve. And, O, how sad to think of them as departed ones, for their places will be hard to fill;—yea, upon whom will their mantles fall? But since it has been God’s will that breth ren Sewell and Jackson should be taken from among us, let us bow in humble submission to His divine will. Therefore, be it resolved— 1. That, as a church, we will ever remember the brotherly love and Christian patience and benevolence manifested in their lives. 2. That, while we so mnch loved and honored them, yet we recognize the hand of an all-wise God in remov ing them from the chnrch militant atd transplanting them Into the church triumphant; and therefore we bow the more willingly and say, '‘Thy will be done.” 3. That we commend to tbe fami lies of onr deceased brethren, and to all who will cherish their names. Him who bath said, “I will be a father to the fatherless and a husband to the widow.” j 5. That we will, each of ns, try in tbe future to emulate the examples of our deceased brethren, that we, too, may die as they died and with as few regrets; for we all know how well they conld control that uoruly member, the tongue. 5. That a copy of these resolutions be presented to each of tbe families of deceased, and a blank page for each be left on our church book. G. H. Sanders, O. C. Cavender, W. J. Cook, W. W. Carmical, W. C. Copeland, Committee. gjf Christian Index please copy. your eyesie. S. BUCHANAN. PKOPEKLY FITTKD WITH THE BEST SPECTACLES EYE-GLASSES Death of Mrs. J. H. Haralson. Mrs. Tommie Haralson, wife of Ed itor J. H. Haralson, of tbe Campbell County Hexcs, died at her home in Fairburn after a short sickness en Fri day, June 10th, in the 26th year of her age. She was buried at tbe Palmetto cemetery on Saturday morning, 11th Inst. A large crowd attended the ser vices at tbe Baptist chnrch. Rev. G. W. Colquitt preached the funeral. He had baptized and married her and now it became his sad duty to perform the last mournful rites over her lifeless form. When the coffin was borne into tbe church it was followed by a In by carriage in which lay quietly sleeping her sweet little nine-months- old girl, who will never know a moth er’s love. A sadder scene is seldom witnessed. Mrs. Haralson was well known and much loved in Palmetto, her child hood and early youth having been passed near this place. For several years previous to her marriage, which event occurred two years ago, her home had been in Grantville, with tbe family of her uncle, Mr. T. E. Zel lars. She was the daughter of' Mr. Thomas Richardson, who was killed in Virginia during the late war. No one who knew her doubts tbat she was a pure, true Christian. She had remembered her Creator in tbe days of her youth, aDd Death found her at perfect peace with God. Be sides her loved husband and child, she left a mother, an aged grandmother, many other relatives, and a host of friends to mourn her early death. Yet they have the only consolation one can have in the death of a friend. The beautiful poem, “The Voice of the De parted,” applies to her: I shine in tbe light of God, His likeness stamps my brow: Through the valley of Death my feet have trod, And I reign in glory now. I have found the Joys of heaven; I am one of the angel band; To my bead a crown is given, And a harp is in my hand. No aching heart is here, No keen and thrilling pain; No wasted cheek where frequent tear Hath rolled and left its stain. Friends of my early years, The trusted and the tried. You arc still walking through the valley of t-ars, But I am at your side. Do I forget? Oh, no! For memory’s golden chain Still binds my heart to the hearts below Till they meet and touch again. Eacli link is strong and bright, And love’s electric flame Flows freely down like a river of light To the world from which I came. Do you mourn when another star Shines out in the glittering sky? Do you weep when the noise of war And the i age of conflict die? Then why should your tears roll down Aud your hearts with grief be riven For another gem In the Savior’s crown And another soul in Heaven? Pamelto, Juue 15th. Nemo. Ex-Speaker Carlisle, in a recent in terview, in answer to tbe question, “Do you think tbat Congress will re duce taxation at its next session?” said: “I think it will. I am not pre pared to express an opinion as to the precise form in which the redaction will be made, but reduction is abso lutely necessary, and it will be made in some form or other. There are dif ferences of opinion as to tbe manner in which the redaction ought to be made, and it is not probable tbat either side will get exactly what it wants; but if all will euter upon the consideration of the subject with a sincere desire to accomplish the best attainable results, there will be a sub stantial and beneficial reduction of taxation before tbe Dext session of Congress adjourns. This ought to have been done long ago, and the present situation ought not to have been forced upon us.” Senator Stanford says that wheat is grown for English use in Egypt, in India and Calitornia, three distinct classes of laborers competing for tbe market. Tbe wages of tbe Egyptian harvester is one red radish a day, of the Hindoo five cents, and of the Cal ifornian two dollars. Yet the Califor nian holdshis own in tbe competition, because he uses machinery in aid of his labor, and can cut, thresh and bag a hundred pounds of wheat at a cost of a cent and a half. Judge A. O. Lnchrane died sudden ly at hiR home in Atlanta this morn ing. Hero Ct&pertisements. Notice to the Public. ley Griffin, colored, as he Is under court con tract to work for me during this year. I will enforce the law against anyone who employs him. This June 16th, 1887. C. M. WEBB. Notice of Legislation. Notice is hereby given that application will be made to the General Assembly of Georgia at the approaching session in July for the passage of an Act to be entitled “An Act to amend an Act entitled ‘An Act to prohibit the sale of spirituous, vinous, malt or other intoxicating liquors in th-county of Coweta, and to provide a penalty for the viola tion of the same,* approved September 8tb, 1883,” etc. This JunelTtb, 1887. J. E.JDENT, H. W; DEWS, A. H. ARNOLD, P. F. CUTTINO, M. B. PINSON. LADIES OF NEWNAN, HAVE YOU TRIED “P. P. K.” The preserving season is here and your sil verware will be discolored from the Acid in the fruit. A bottle of “F. P. K.” will keep It clean and pure. BUY IT AND TRY IT. James >L England has the exclusive sale of It in Newnan. He will sell you a bottle and if it does not do as represented he will re turn your money. I manufacture it and I know It to be pare. J. N. SMYTHE, Manufacturer, 130 Clark St., Atlanta, Ga. NO MORE EYE-GLASSES, WEAK EYES! MORE MITCHELL’S EYE-SALVE A Certain, Safe and Effective Remedy for SORE, WEAK AND INFLAMED EYES- Produces Long-Sightedness, and Restores tbe Sight of the Old. j CURLS TEAR DROPS, GRANULATION, STYLE j TUMORS. RED EYES, MATTED EYE LASH ES. AND PRODUCING QUICK RELIEF | AND PERMANENT CURE. Also, equally efflcaciotw when used in other ; maladies, such as Ulcers, Fever Sores, Tn- 1 mors. Salt Rheum. Burns, Piles, or wherever , inflammation exists, MITCHELL’S SALVE ; may be used to advantage. Sold by all Dmg- gifto at & cento. " j For less money than by any druggist, mer chant or peddler, guaranteed by W. E. AVERY, THE JEWELER, NEWNAN, GA. OFT IN THE STILLY NIGHT muor tour CHILD IS TEETHING, Are yon awaaenad with tbe jfiteoni cries of tbe UUls one, who is so gradually wasting away by tbe drain age upon its system from the effect! of teething. THE BUSINESS MAN, Wearied from the labors of tbe day, on going home finds that he cannot have tbe desired and neceaaary rest, for the little darling is still suffering, and •lowly and pitifully wasting away by tbe drainage upon its system from tbe effects of teething. If be would think to use Sr. 8X99123* SUCXLX8Z22T C02DIAL, the Great Southern Remedy, loss of sleep and bowel complaints would be unknown in tbat borne. It will cure Diarrhoea, Dysentery, and all Bowsl Disorders. For sale by all Druggists. * BOe. a bottle. WALTER A. TAYLOR, Atlanta, Ga. COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES PALMETTO HIGH SCHOOL JOHN E. PENDERGRAST, PRINCIPAL, PALMETTO, GA. Sundayi June 10th, 1887. Monday, June 20th, 1887. 2 o’clock P. M. Exercises by pupils of Prepar atory Department. 8 o’clock p. m. Debate by Palmetto High School Society. Tuesday, June 21st, 1887. 9 o’clock a. 3i. Exercises by pupils of Inter mediate Department. 11 o’clock a. m. Address by H. A. Hall, Esq Newnan, Ga. 2 o’clock p. 3i. Exercises by pupils of Colle giate Departmei-t. 8 o’clock p. 3i. Concert by Musical Depart GREAT SLAUGHTER IN MILLINERY! Mrs. R. M. Barnes will of fer for the next 30 days great bargains in Spring Millinery. Hats at ioc., 15c., 25c., 35c. and 50c.—worth double the price asked. Flowers that formerly sold for $2 now offered at 75c. Silk Mits, 25c.; worth 50c. Everything else proportionate ly low until the 10th of July, (30 days). Examine her stock before purchasing and be con vinced. LUMBER. I HAVE A BARGE DOT OF LUMBER FOB SALE. DIFFER ENT QUALITIES A>'D PRICES, BUT PRICES ALL LOW. W. B. BERRY. Xeu-uau, Ga., March 4th, 1887. TAX RECEIVER’S NOTICE. THIRD AND LAST BOUND. I will be at the following named places at the times below mentioned for the purpose of re ceiving returns of State and county Taxes, to- wit: Sharpsburg, Monday, May 23d. Turin, Tuesday. 24th. Senoia, W ed nesday, 25tb. Haralson. Thursday, 26th. If Young’s Tanyard, Friday, 27th. Newnan, Tuesday, June 7th. Hurricane Court Ground, Wednesday, 8th. Pullens’ Cross Roads, Thursdav. 9th. Kirby’s Store. Friday, 10th. Grautville. Saturday, 11th. Palmetto, Tuesday, 14th. Powell's Station. Wednesday. 15th. Panther Creek Court Ground, Thursday, 16th. I will also be at the Court House in Newnan from June 20th until tbe 1st of July. Books will be dosed July 1st, 1887. J. J. FARMER, I- R. DEALER IN DRY GOODS AND GROCERIES, SNEAD’S • r, STAND, WEST SIDE PUBLIC SQUARE. NEW GOODS, Everything Selected with Care and BOUGHT FOR CASH. W, will Duplicat, Atlanta Prices in anything in the Dry Uoods line. NOTIONS AND NOVELTIES Of ail kinds; also a full line of BOOTS, SHOES, HATS, And a General Line of GENTS’ FURNISHING GOODS. I also carry a full lint of CROCKERY AND GLASSWARE. MY GROCERY LINE IS COMPLETE. PURE GOODS AT LOW PRICES “SELL” IB MY MOTTO. Come and see we and be convinced. If you don’t buy you will be treated polllely. tv. C. Grace is with the house and will be pleased to see his old friends. E. S. BUCHANAN. WHAT SHALL WE DO TO BE SAVED? HOW CAN WE SAVE MONEY? The latter I can regulate; the former I can assist you in. I have on hand a large and well selected stock of SPRING GOODS, and they must b« sold. My stock of SPRING CLOTHING Is complete and will please the most fastidious. Come and see them. Boys’ suit* from 93to 312.50. Men’s Suits from $7 50 to 320. All I want is a chance to show themthe goods will sell themselves. My lineof DRY GOODS consists of Ginghams. Lawns, Muslins. Dress Linens, Table Dam ask, Checks, Bleachines, Sheeting, Shirting—In fact, everything and anything in the way of staple Dry Goods and Notions. A big line of Men’s and Boys’ Straw Hats; can’t be beat in town for style or price. AI*o f a handsome lot of Men’s soft and stiff Hats. I sell the best band-made Shoe in town for the money—both for Gents and ladies* My stock was se'ected with care and comprises all the late novelties and styles. A large lot ef medium grade Shoes always on hand. GROCERIES. My stock of Groceries consists of Corn, Meat, Flour, Meal, Syrup, Sugar, Coffee, and #v- erylhing needed to refresh and sustain tile Inner man. This department is replenished every week and all goods sold are guaranteed to be fresh and sound, or money refunded. Will sell low for Cash, or On Time for approved paper. Get my prices before buying elsewhere; I can make it to your advantage to do so. Greenville Street. J R. HERRING. A. J. MILLER & SON, ATLANTA, GEORGIA. RATTAN CHAIRS AND SEATS FOR SUMMER. ALL THE NEWEST STYLES IN PARLOR GOODS FROM $33 PER SET TO $300. . BEDROOM SUITS IN ALL WOODS AND AT ALL PRICES. The only complete assortment of Upholstery Goods in Atlanta. Prices that cannot be beat. Call or write. 42 and 44 Peachtree Street. SPRING MILLINERY FOR THE MILLION! The Handsomest Display of Spring Millinery ever Seen in Newnan! The Prettiest Bonnets, the Shapeliest Hats, the Tastiest Trimmings, the Handsomest Assortment of Ladies* Notions, and Everything Else in the way of Ladies 1 Head and. Neckwear! I am now receiving daily large invoices of fine goods direct from >’ew York, comprising the very latest novelties in the Millinery line, and shall replenish the same every week daring the season. I respectfully invite an inspection of my gocAis and a fair comparison of price*, i cannot be undersold, and am bound to please. Thanking my friends for their generous patronage in the past, I respectfully ask a contin uance of the same, which I hope to merit by dealing only in first-class goods and selling at living prices. Give me a trial. MRS. J. S. WILLIAMS. MY SPRING AND SUMMER STOCK IS COMPLETE. SUITS FOR MEN, BOYS AND CHILDREN IN ENDLESS VARIETY. PRICES GUARANTEED LOW AS THE LOWEST. SUITS MADE TO ORDER. GEORGE MUSE, 38 WHITEHALL STREET, ATLANTA, GA. SPRING MILLINERY! NEWEST STYLES! LATEST FASHIONS! I am now receiving my Spring Stock of Millinery, including everything nsnally kept in a strictly first-class millinery estab lishment, and cordially invite my friends to call and see me. My goods were bought in Baltimore and shipped direct, and I am better prepared than ever to offer Inducements in the Millinery line. Try me; am sure I can please yon. Miss Cabkis Bam. is with me again this season and will be glad to serve her friends as as often they may flavor her with theirordera MBS. «. M. BARNES. Fewnan, Ga., April 1st, 1M7. A. P. JONES. J. E. TOOLE. JONES & TOOLE. CARRIAGE BUILDERS AND D KALE KM I>* HARDWARE, LaGRANGE, ga. Manufacture all kinds of Carriages, Buggies, Carts and Wagons. Repairing neatly and promptly done at reason able prices. We sell the Peer less Engine and Machinery'.