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■ v . ' - • - ' ’ ^5; '■*3K“‘ ; S If w i i Hi III a n u erald and ^drcrtiscr. Newnan, Ga., Friday, July 15tli, 1887. 4. This Act not to diminish the power now vested in (be grand jury to investigate the books of those legal ly authorized to sell, as often as the Mr. T. S. Roberts and lady and Miss Fannie Mcl.ane made a visit to friends and relatives in Wbiteebarg this week. The Hand «fc Lindsay buildibg is WEEKLY CIRCULATION, 1,760. OFFICIAL ORGAN OF CITY AND COUNTY JAS. K. BROWN. Kditok. The Prohibition Question in Coweta. The prohibition law now of force in Coweta county is one of the most con servative measures of its kind ever en acted in the State, and ns originally formulated was designed to meet the objections of ail parties. The law has been in operation since 1884 and until recently was thought to be giving general satisfaction. Those who have needed liquor in eases of sickness have had no dintculty in obtaining it, by complying with the terms of the law; and yet the traffic has been so restrict ed os to satisfy perhaps a majority of those who were originally identified wilb the prohibition movement in this.contily,.and it was generally hop ed that there would be no further agi tation of the question. For several months past, however, there has been a growing discontent with the opera tive of the existing law, and the va rious opinions entertained and ex pressed as to the proper changes need ed to insure a satisfactory enforce ment of the provisions of the meas ure arc so diverse as to be really amus ing. There are five distinct factions, if we may thus designate them, and each faction contends that the partic ular plan urged and advocated by it is the best. These may be classed as follows: 1st. Theorigiual auti-prohibiliouists waut the law abolished, of course, aud have already i>elilioued our Represen tatives to introduce a bill providing for a re-submission of the question to the people, iu order that they may have a chance to vote on it again. The bill is now pendiug. 2d. A large number favor the law as it now stands, without impairment or amendment, upon the theory that it is ‘better to endure the ills that are ;if there be any,; than fly to those they wot not of.” In other words', they have tried the present plan, aud while it may be objectionable in some respects, they are uot willing to give it up for an uutried experiment that may prove even more unsatisfactory. :td. (Some favor the plan recom mended by the late graud jury, which wpuld invest the County Commission^ ers with absolute authority to control the sale of liquor—the Commissioners to appoint a special agent for this pur pose, the profits accruing from alJ sales being limited to such per cent, only as would aflord reasonable com pensation for the services of such agent. 4th'. Col. A. D. Freeman is the leader of a numerous following who desire the present law so amended as to prbhibit the sale of liquor In any quantity, under any circumstances, except wine (or sacramental purposes. They are actuated in this movement! by.the belief that the privileges now, guaranteed uuder the law are too gen erous, and too susceptible of abuse. 5th. There is also a conservative element in the county, representing various shades of opinion, who are 1 willing to compromise on any meas ure that will insure practical prohibi tion without emasculating the present law/ The views entertained by this latter class are numerous and varied, tbe very i»rolixness of which is but little less puzzling than the question at is sue. It is evideut that some sort of legislation! iu the nature of a compro mise, measure, will be attempted at the-present session of the General Assefnlily, LuLjust wliat it will bb re- qialns to... he. seen. Our Representa tives are .willing to introduce any measure for which there is a popular demand, but iu view of the wide di versity of opinion among our people on this question they are at a loss to know what course to pursue. They should be disembarrassed without de lay. If it can be shown that a major- ity of the qualified voters favor the amendment proposed by Mr. Free man, well and good; but If equally strong and influential petitions are presented by either or all of the fac tions mentioned their embarrassment would In no sense be relieved. What they want, and should have, is a gen eral expression direct from the people, for under no other circumstances can they be expected to conserve intelli gently the interests of all concerned. It is.hardly fair to force an issue of this 'sort upon our Representatives wheu the people themselves appear so rehictaut to espouse it, one way or an other. With the view, therefore, ol securing a harmonious adjustment of the differ- euces that seem how to divide our people upou this question, and yet pre serve the best, features of the original Act, it has been suggested that a bill be Introduced embodying substantially the following provisions— 1. To confer upou the County Commissioners the following powers: To examiue monthly the books of Ihoee authorized by law to sell liquor; to regulate and fix the maximum price at which liquorshall be sold; tore- quire theseller to submit for the inspec tion of the Commissioners bills of all liquors bought, together with a certifi cate attesting its purity, and name and post office address of party from whom purchased; to procure, as often as prac ticable, local inspection of all liquors sold,' and adopt such other means as may be necessary to guard against adul teration ; toappoint sellers,limitingthe license and term of appointment to two years; to revoke license of seller when, in their judgment, the law is being evaded or violated. 2. To prohibit any incorporated ' city or.town ill the county from levy- J ing a special lax on the seller, but al- : low incorporated towns to prohibit the ] •ale. 3. To require the cousent of two? i thirds of the qualified voters within [ throe miles of any given point, except incorporated towns, before the sale ; shall be allowed, and empower the County . Commissioners to revoke li- > cense upon petition of two-thirds of the . qualified voters within three miles of j place of sale, where the sale is not now ■ controlled and regulated by municipal • authority. i law requires, or as may be deemed going rieht up. It wili be a very de necessary nr expedient. sirable building when completed. The - , . second story is being, fitted up as a o. To authorize each licensee tobave Masonic Hall, and when finished one clerk to assist in selling and ad- will be the handsomest structure of minister oaths, after first qualifying ' the kind in town, as licensees are now required to do. », i J? ssrs ' Ar, k ur Sasser and Walter • , i j j , ... ... Mallory are out taking vacation for a it is claimed and believed that tbe f ew da y g among friends in Meriweth- take stock, and to that end it has been so arranged that ail may be able to invest. Nearly $5,000 in stock has al ready been taken. The community is indebted to Mr. R. J. Sewell more than any one else for the success of the ' improvements so far. Let the good work go on. Arden. Miss Emma Bloodworth, of Fayette county, is on a visit to her parents here, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Perdue. Watermelons are all the rage in town now, and there are some as fine ef saw at this A. amendments herein proposed wonld render the law far more eflecti ve,and be more acceptable to the people at large. The first proposition is self-evident; the second cannot be determined with out a trial. The Act, thus amended, ones coming in as I ev i would confer unusnal powers, to be se % 8 ° n Aj 1 ® y ear - ! sure; but if the people are bent on a y ‘ having a change, it strikes ns that the , /r £dilorr —Yin« seasons continue measure proposed will come nearer I and the crop outlook was never bet- satisfying all parlies than any yet : ter. Are evidences of gratitude want- ' suggested. We have no prejudice in >ng? . _ „ . 6 I am glad to note that Senator Peek, the matter whatever, and all that we i of the 2o, h District, has introduced a have said has been with the sole ob- bill to prohibit the shipment of liquor ject of securing a harmonions settle-, into prohibition counties. It is just ment of the question. We trnst the the thing needed and I hope will be- 4 a ; come a law. Every friend of law ana contending factions may yet come to- j order jn aU Bect J ion9 of the St ate, gether and compromise their difler- i should go to work and by united ef- ences by uniting upon some plan by ' tort aud action secure the passage which a satisfactory solution can be °fmuch-needed measure. I Ibink , . T ... „ . . a more active interest should be taken reached. In this effort they will 1*® j j n the measure recommended by Col. warmly seconded by our Represents- : a. D. Freeman to prohibit the sale of tives, we feel assured, and in no other liquor in this county—especially when way can this vexatious question be ; 18 ®PP* rent , that . ,, ,, , , ... , i been and is being so badly abused. It finally disposed of. Mutual conces- wa8 a novel jdea of the grand jury in sions will lie necessary, of course, be- | recommending that Coweta county fore this result can be attained, and the j set up a whiskey shop as a means of longer such action is delayed tbe more ; correcting this abuse For a county * to lend its Influence or use its money aggravating will the issue become. Meanwhile, let us have peace. We Told You So. Senator Joseph E. Brown, President of the Western and Atlantic Railroad Company, has addressed an open let ter to Governor Gordon in which he states that the lessees of the State Road will expect compensation for betterments, taxes paid, etc., in the final settlement to be had with the State two years hence, and asks for the appointment of a special commisr sion to aid lu adjudiciating the mat ter. He furnishes no itemized state ment of the expenses thus incurred, nor does he estimate the total amount claimed, but says the lessees have ex pended for improvements "a very large sum of money.” Very well; perhaps they have—but by tbe time the State gets through settling with the them they will doubtless be will ing to compromise on a much more reasonable basis than the letter of Senator Brown seems to indicate, The implied threat that the lessees have It in their power to dismantle the read if their demands are not ac ceded to is the veriest bosh. The Gov ernor who would sit supinely by and permit such vaudalism could not re tain his office in Georgia; but there need be no apprehension that such an emergeucy will ever arise. Thaf.there are equities involved in the final set-' tlement to be bad, no one will deny; but the State is amply able to take of herself in any extremity, and we are uot at all dubious as to the result. Let the commission asked for by Sen-' ator Brown be appointed by all means. The people want to know ex actly how the matter stands, and this is the surest and most direct way of, finding out. Until this commissior ; has made a thorough investigation; and submitted a report neither the State authorities nor the people can de cide what line of action to adopt. At this juncture, controversy is both pre- maturea nd useless. Georgia State officials get the fol lowing salaries: Governor, $3,000; Secretary of State, Comptroller Gen eral, Treasurer and Attorney General, $2,000 each; State Librarian, $1,500; Assistant State Librarian, $500. Al lowance for clerical force is made as follows: Executive Department $5,- 000, Secretary of State $1,000, Comp troller General $1,000, Treasurer $1,- 600^ three Judges of the Supreme Bench $3,000 each, twenty-one Judges of the Superior Court $2,000 each, So licitors General $250 and certain costs, Supreme Court Reporter $2,000, Clerk of Supreme Court $500, Keeper of Penitentiary $2,000, Assistant Keeper $1,500, Penitentiary Physician $2,000, three Railroad Commissioners $2,500 each, Clerk Railroad Commissioners $1,500, Keeper of Public Buildings $1,- 500, Commissioner of Agriculture $2,- 000, Clerk Commissioner of Agricul ture $1,200._______^__^_ It requires much money to makeand unmake laws in Georgia, as the sub joined list of daily expenses well indi cates. The President of the Senate and Speaker of the House get $7 and mile age; 174 members of tbe House and 43 members of the Senate, 2 doorkeepers and 2 messengers get $4. Tbeseareenti- tled to mileage ol 10c., 5. each way; be sides 2 assistant doorkeepers and 2 gallery keepers, $4. The Secretary of the Senate draws $60, and the Clerk of the House $70, per day, out of which each employs necessary clerical force; 5 porters and 3 attendants get $2 and 10 pages $1.50; 2 chaplains have a sal ary of $100 each. To these may be add ed several minor appropriations to meet current expenses. FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS. Senoia. Mr. Editor:—Our section has been visited by frequent rains during the month and the whole vegetable world seems to be on a boom. I never saw a brighter prospect for good crops in this part of the county. Miss Idelia Arnall left last Tuesday : days last week with Miss Ola Arnold, for Brooks Station, where she goes to | Messrs. Morgan Hopson and J. W. take charge of the primary depart- j White went down on the Georgia in fostering vice, immorality and crime is too preposterous for belief! I am no politician, but feel con strained to offer a suggestion, in view of the present agitation, brought about by the letter of Senator Jos. E. Brown to Governor Gordon relative to the claim for betterments that will be made by the lessees of the State Road upon the expiration of their lease. This is a question of vast financial im portance to the people of Georgia. Millions are involved in this great in terest and every tax-payer in Georgia is a stockholder. Kfcxt year the peo ple will be called on to elect Repre sentatives again, whose duty it will be to give shape and direction to such legislation as may be necessary to de termine this question of betterments, as well as the question of a new lease or sale. Who will they select to grap ple with this important question? Who do they need? Do the people need novices in legislation? The neg ative has been demonstrated in the past few years, certainly. Are there wise, cautious, prudent, judicious, conservative men among us? Yes. Does the young political aspirant pos sess these attributes? Doubtful. Who, then, are needed? Certainly, men of mature years, men of financial expe- sience, men of sound discretion, men of unquestioned integrity, men of brains. With such men representing every county in the State I should have no fears as to results. I hope I may be pardoned for advancing the suggestion; but, by way of allusion or illustration, would not the disposition of this great interest ef the State be safe if placed in the custody of such men as Judge Buchanan, JudgeBigby, Major Wilkinson, Samuel Freeman, R. D. Cole, Sr., and many others of like mark and standiug, if elected to represent Coweta in the next Legisla ture? Of course, it would be a sacrU fice for either of these gentleman to serve in this capacity, but the emer gency .demands the services of the very best men we can furnish. Every county in the State should take this matter in hand in time and put for ward the very best men for legislative positions next year. Think on these things and shape your action accord ingly. The fall term of Senoia High School, under the managementofProf. Brown, begins next Monday. We bespeak for him a liberal patronage. Prof. Pollock will spend most of his vacation with his parents in Floyd county. Dr. H. C. Hornady, of Atlanta, was shaking hands with his many friends here last week. President VanHoose, of the Gaines ville Female College, was here in the interest of that flourishing institution a few days ago. Willie Glass, a student of the State University at Athens, is at home again. Mr. A. L. Dix, of LaGrange, is mingling with kindred and friends here. Col. R. L. Sibley, of Atlanta, is on a visit to his mother at this place. Tne commitment trial of T. K. Burdett for the killing of L. W. Couch on the 11th of May was held here last Tuesday, Judge J. W. Powell presid ing. After hearing the evidence pro and con. he was promptly acquitted. July 13th. VINCENT. Grantville. Mr. Editor:—Mr. J. F. Lovejoy ran up to Newnan last Tuesday evening on the Columbus accommodation to attend a communication of Coweta Lodge, F. and A. M. Mrs.'H. M. Hill, ncc Miss Mollie Arnold, (formerly of Palmetto,) has been on a visit to relatives here for several days. A mad-dog created considerable ex citement in our town a few days ago. He bit a dog of Mr. Chas. Cotton’s, a horse of Mr. A. H. Thompson’s, a calf of Mr. T. C. Moreland’s, and two other dogs belonging to negroes. Mr. Cot ton has put his dog in solitary con finement to awaitdevelopments. Mr. Thompson was here from Hogansville driving a very fine animal, and one to which he is very much attached. He hitched the horse near J. W. Colley’s ; warehouse, and in passing the dog bit the horse in the nose. It is to be hoped that the horse will escape, for it would be a sore loss to Mr. Thomp son should it die. The calf of Mr. Moreland was bitten also in the nose. It was killed and buried next day. The dog was pursued by several par ties and finally killed. Stray dogs will meet with a warm reception in these parts from our marksmen. I can show a tomato stem contain ing fifty tomatoes. Who can beat it? Garrett & Cellars have had consid erable improvements made in their office. Mr. Sadler now smiles sweetly. Mrs. C. J. Clower has been quite sick for several days. The many friends of “Aunt Puss” sincerely hope for her early recovery. Miss Dormer Simms spent several Panther Creek. ! Mr. Editor:—Will you let me holler “Hooray for Col. Freeman, and Col. ; ‘Spectator,’ too?" And say, “Go it, ! bic folks; I’m out of the fight.” They 1 rri : ind me of the old Dutch Justice of . tlir Peace who had a pretty knotty | ca.-e before him and two sharp law- : vers on each side. When the first lawyer got through with his argument i tbe old fellow had his verdict made □ p and ready to announce in favor of i the first speaker; but when the other lawyer spoke to the other side of the » question tbe old Justice became some what befuddled, and he rendered his , decision thusly: “I decides dot half on you baf gained der case, and der : odder half must pay der costs." I don’t think they ought to bring old ; Paul and Peter into the controversy, ; though, in support of the Georgia 1 Code, for they were wont to argue on : both sides of the question, and the Su- : preme Court has never decided which : side they were on. I hope Ihe Colo- | nela will try to keep cool this hot ; weather. i Mr. Ed Daniel is having bad lack j with his mules. He lost one some ! time ago, and on Sunday last he had i another to die. Rev. E. B. Barrett preached to the colored people at Jones’ Hill last Sun day evening. I must say that the col ored choir at that church beats any I ever heard. They sing by note and their voices are really melodious. They sing without the least effort, ap parently, and the whole congregation joins in the service of praise, big, lit tle, old and young. Our sick are all improving. Plenty of rain and fine crops. Watermelon and new slice potato pie are common luxuries out this way now. Ripples. July 13th. Mount Carmel. Mr. Editor:—The farmers are de lighted with the crop prospect at pres ent. We haven’t suffered for rain to any extent, and upland corn is look ing fine. We had a good rain yester day, accompanied by hail, though no damage was done. We are having more sickness In the community than was ever known be fore. Among the sick are Mrs. Zach Wortham, Mrs. Fannie Lovelady, Mrs. Wood, Mr. Wm. Cavender’s two children and Mrs. Cavender. We are glad to state, however, that most of those mentioned are improving. Miss Lela Cavender will visit rela tives at Whitesburg next week. We are glad to announce that Misses Katie and Lacy Pearson have recov ered from their recent illness. We welcome Prof. J. M. Turner, Jr., to our midst, he having just returned from Atlanta, where he graduated from Moore’s Business College. He will remain here only a few weeks, his present intention being to return to Atlanta about the 1st of September. Prof. T. is a fine teacher, having taught five years, and is also an ex pert salesman and bookkeeper. Mr. T. J. Turner’s little son, Jeff, is just recovering from a protracted spell of typhoid fever. Prof. Amis resumed the exeicises of bis school at Elim Academy on the 4th inst. The young people are anticipating quite a lively time next Saturday at Midway. Everything seems to ba on a boom in this vicinity. Elim church is soon to be painted. Before the annual meeting takes place Mt. Carmel church will be ceiled throughout. Shotes, chickens, mutton, etc., are be ing fattened for tbe occasion, water melons are ripe, and everything is be ing put in apple pie order for the meet ing. We are expecting a big time. Mr. Jesse McKoy returned last week from Bowdou, where he has been attending school, and will spend the vacation at home. Miss Jennie Bevis, who has been visiting relatives and friends at Frank lin, is at home.again. We understand that farmers’ clubs have been organized at Elim and Mt. Carmel. This is a step in the right di rection, and we are glad to note it. July 11th. Home Boy. ment of her brother’s school. Misses Jennie and Idelia Arnall, af ter a few days’ visit to friends and rel atives in Newnan, returned home Monday. Col. Robt. L. Sibley, of Atlanta, was in town Tuesday on legal busi ness. Quite a number of the legal fraterm- Midland last week anc attended a so- called pic-nic at Woodbury on Satur day. They were o'erwhelmed with delight at Ihe sights and scenes at Woodbury. Timid people had no business there. It is said that Mor gan, under his ‘umbril,’ stood afar off and gazed on the scene. An effort is being made to organize ty 'of your city were in Senoia last ’ a joint stock company here to pur- Tuesday, looking after an important j chase the mill property aDd residence case here. ' of Mr. Silas Martin, for the purpose Messrs. W. B. Edwards and S. C. 1 of repairing and enlarging the gin- Travis have recently purchased a nery to a capacity sufficient to gin all tract of land situated near Fayette- i the cotton that can be brought here, ville, on the Atlanta aud Hawkins- and to establish a first-class ginnery vilie road. They intend furnishing 1 in all its parts. For the present no several thousand cross-tfes to that ; farther improvement will be made, i road, which is now being built. but in the near future we expect to j Mr. Charlie Finley will leave in a \ hear the music of the machinery of a few days for a visit to friends and rel- i cotton and oil mill, and, to follow I stives in Meriwether. He will be that, a guano factory. I have not seen absent about two weeks. such interest in public enterprises: Airice cream supper will l»e given , anywhere recently as is now mani- at Excelsior Academy next Friday tested in the ginnery, and I hope that night bv the Ladies’ Aid Association. ■ this will prove so eminently snccess- Everybody invited to attend. i ful to the stockholders that they will ! Miss Rosa Powell, after a few weeks’ ; lose no time in establishing the oil ; visit to Miss Mattie Briscoe, returned j mill and guano factory, It is desired > to lief home ip Griffin last Tuesday- j that the farmers around Grastville J Lutliersville. Mr. Editor:—Mrs. Jane White, of Whitesburg, is visiting the family of Mr. J. T. Hines. Messrs. Benton, Wilson, Hines, Ful ler aud Soroein attended the pic-nic at Allen’s bridge last Saturday. Miss Pearl Jordan, of Atlanta, is the guest of Miss Loretta Hines this week. Mr. D. L. Lassetter went to Wood bury last Saturday. Prof. R. M. McCoslau, of Greenville, Is at his son-in-law’s, Mr. N. B. Tea- gle, quite sick. We hope he will soon recover. Prof. Qoillian's school opened last Monday with a large attendance. Mr. and Mrs. Albright buried tlieir infant child last Thursday, which died at Union Spring, Ala., the day before. The remains were brought to this place. Miss Julia Hodnett, of Haralson, is visiting the family of Dr. J. W. Tay lor. Mr. N. F. Culpepper, of this place, opened a flourishing school at Poplar Spring last Monday. The infant child of Mr. Thos. B. Upchurch was buried here last Wed nesday. Col. It. It. Nall returned from Sa vannah yesterday. He will remain here several days, after which he will go to Washington, D. C. Euuo. July 12th. The Crops. Mr. Editor:—The fields of the peace ful and indnetrious farmers around Macedonia church were invaded on the 4th of July by fruitful showers, continuing with gracious intermis sions until tbe 6lli, during which time nine good showers fell. Again on Sunday afternoon and Monday and Tuesday mornings last we bad copious but gentle showers, and crops of all kinds are on a regular boom. I do not remember to have seen but one cotton crop that was so forward iu blooming as this. Wecertainly willbaveagood bottom crop, if no more. If Mr. Ar- nall’s advanced Democratic boom comes anv way near equaling the crop boom, then the internal revenue law will be swept from the statute books in less than eighteen months. Lightning struck a tree within thir ty-five feet of Leigh Potts’ new buggy house last Sunday afternoon and split it to atoms. It was a venerable oak that stood alone just south of the trees blown down by the cyclone on Jane 1st. Those trees were the only ones catside the yard on the south side. Their absence makes quite an opening and a great change in the place. Now, Mr. Editor, I believe you edi tors stand ready to answer all ques tions in your power. Who is the “in telligent compositor” about a news paper office? I have heard of “print er’s devils," bat never of an “intelli- gert compositor.” Is he a scapegoat for the little indiscretions of the editor in assuming to add to or erase some thing from articles sent for publica tion, thereby chan ing tbe meaning of the article sent? Occasional. July 13th. [The “intelligent compositor” is a psycholgical cariosity, whose sins of; commission are only equaled by his errors of omission. He has no respect fur genius and is equally defiant of an- j tbority. Reckless even -to the point of ; ruthlessness at times, bis lack of cod- | sideration often involves the editor in ; serious tmtiwwwtfy If out which i there is absolutely no immunity. His ways are evil and he recks not of con sequences. His motives are sinister and he glories in the misfortunes of all mankind. He snores in bis sleep and is addicted to the accordeon. He wears his hat in the house and spits on the floor. He eats soup with a slosh and a gargle and picks bis teeth with a fork. He brooks no re- traint from his woald-be superiors and “sasses” back every time. He is first in war, the last in peace, and when he dieth no man careth whither he goetb. He is a holy terror and there is no health in him. For pare cussed ness the “printer’s devil” can’t hold him a light. He usually dies young.—Ed.1 [Communicated.] Mr. Freeman Answered. “Gratiano speaks an infinite deal of noth ing, more than any man In all Venire. His reasons are as two grains of wheat hid in two bnshelsof chaff; you shall seek all day ere you find them; and, when you have them, they are not worth the search. When I noticed that the same issue of The Herald and Advetiser that contained my first communication upon Mr. Freeman’s proposed amend ment contained, also, a broadside on the s.me line from my esteemed and genial friend “Ripples,” I was grati fied at the thought that he would at least bear with me the brunt of tbe fierce assault I knew so well would follow. But not so. “Ripples” has been spared while I am done the hon or of beiDg alone selected as victim. I regret my position exceedingly, for aside from the public drubbing to which I have been subjected, I should much prefet that some one better qualified should voice the conserva tive prohibition sentiment of Coweta. Mr. Freeman writes at great length, but says little or nothing that throws new light upon the matter in hand. Under the old bar-room regime there was the power of truth in his talk about widows aDd orphans and the de struction of'young manhood; but all that is a thing ot the past with us. The social feature of drinking has been suppressed as far as practicable, and with it the chief source of danger to the young. The slaves of drink who gratify their appetites under existing laws could and would gratify them un der any laws that might be adopted. This I state, not as a mere opinion, but as the unmistakable experience of other communities near at hand. Mr. Freeman clearly mistakes my mean ing in supposing me to say that no community within my knowledge has ever passed total prohibition laws. What I did say, in sub stance, was that no community within my knowledge has ever con formed to such laws. He is unfortun ate in citiDg Campbell and FuRod counties to sbow that I am mistaken. The “prominent citizen of Fairburn” with whom Mr. Freeman has consult ed writes, “There is a blind tiger oc casionally.” “Prominent citizens” of Palmetto represent the same state of affairs there, while these places ariT so common in Atlanta as scarcely to at tract attention. By way of explana tion let me say that a “blind tiger” is a place where liquor is not only sold, but sold by the drink. If there is one such resort in Coweta the general pub lic has heard nothing of it. Aside from the “blind tigers” in Campbell and Fulton counties, no estimate can be formed of what is shipped in for medical purposes; so that Mr. Free man must hunt elsewhere for com munities that practice total prohibi tion. One other point covers about all that he says in the way of legitimate argu ment. He says his amendment would practically place us under the general local option law of the State, and there fore should be adopted. This is by no means conclusive. The oppositijnto that bill in the Legislature was highly respectable, both in numbers and in fluence, and it is by no means certain that the bill as passed was the best that could have been framed. Does Mr. Freeman stand ready to endorse every act of our Legislature? My own judgment is that we now have the best prohibition law in the State, since under its operation the aged and in valid msy avail themselves of a val uable remedial agent, while but few, ifaDy, obtain spirituous liquors im properly that would not obtain them under the most stringent laws that could be paseid. Just here I wish to remind Mr. Freeman that he has ap parently overlooked the fact that there is still a strong wet element in Cowe ta, and that it is questionable wisdom on his part to array the prohibition forces against each other. If he will re-read the old fable of the dog and the bone, he may find in it a deeper mean ing than he discovered as a school boy. Mr. Freeman says maDy other things not in the line of argument, but fails to say some thiDgs the public would have liked to hear about. He seems disposed to turn the discussion from most of his arguments to which I called attention in my former commu nication, but as they are presumably the best he has, I shall on his account, insist upon keeping them before the public. Here are some of them: 1. Men abuse existing laws and swear falsely to obtain spirituous liq uors. 2. It would not be sufficient to re quire the additional security of physi cians’ prescriptions, from the fact that physicians would be unduly influenced by the twenty-five cent fee involved. 3. Nor would it do to entrust the business to a county official, since he would swell bis sales unduly in order to make his office self-sustaining. In his last article Mr. Freeman only refers to the first of these arguments or charges, but he repeats and emphasi- zes that by endorsing a bit of sidewalk gossip to the effect that nine-tenths of the liquor sold in the county is bought to be used as a beverage. Let’s see just what that means. It is clear ly within bounds to say that not less than nice-tenths of those qual ified under the law have taken the prescribed oath and obtained spir ituous liquors professedly for medical purposes. Assuming the total quan tity to be divided somewhat equal ly, we are asked by Mr. tree- man .to believe that nine-tenths of these, or four men out of five qualified to take the oath, have perjured them selves. Can any man after reading tbe oath believe that tbe wide-spread depravity depicted by Mr. Freeman existsoutsideof his zeai-iDfected imag ination? What will the world at large think of us? Mr. Freeman intimates that he has only made public a well known fact, and rather plumes him self upon the fact that he alone has been bold enough to do it. Speaking for myself, I do not covet him the dis tinction. It seems to me that sneb a blur upon the manhood of Coweta should be as religiously kept out of sight as a family scandal or disgrace, and I can hardly understand how the people are glad to hear of it, as Mr. Freeman says they are. Unintentionally or otherwise, Mr. Freeman is likely to mislead tbe pub lic as to the presentments of the last grand jury. He understands, or should understand, that the true bills feuDd against the three gentlemen and their clerks authorized by law to sell spirit uous liquors were based upon an inter pretation of the law different from any that has hitherto prevailed, and differ ent from any that was contemplated. He knows, or shonld know, that these gentlemen were advised as to their in terpretation by first-class legal talent and bad no reason to suppose they were violating the law. As to the change recommended by the grand jury, so far from being a step towards total prohibition, as Mr. Freeman half implies, tbe chief object secured by it would be a material cheapeniogof the cost of iiqnor so that the perjuring population Mr. Freeman describes could have improved facilities for ) drinking itself to perdition. There is believe this, and reluctant to refer to j nothing in those presentments, then, ; it; for I pity tbe man who for world- that warrants a call for total prohibi- ly advancement wonld traffic in mo tion. rality and the holy cause of religion. When I gained my consent to enter * knows. i*m no’ the thing I *hou\i be, into a newspaper controversy, I had . Noram I ev’n the thins icou’d be, ! no thought either of being made an is- j twi-oiy-times^ rather^wou’d be ; sue myself, or of recognizing Mr. Free- jj, an under temperance colors hid be man as one. I felt that bis methods: Just fora screen.” and arguments as well as my own j M Freeman’s assertion or intima- wereopen to public criticism, but not | a th&t x cou i d ta ke pleasure in his more nor less so because of being his , family afflictions for the sake of any This being true, I saw no argunien t they might furnish me is so far below the level of legitimate con troversy that I shal ’ mpt no reply, feeling assured that. .--minded pub lic will regard it neiw.^r as creditable to him nor discreditable to myself. Spectator. : or mine. reason why I should make my identi ty known. The principles of private rights and public policy I undertook to feebly favor have no need of the : moral influence of any man’s name; : and if mine carried with it the weight that Mr. Freeman inferentiallyclaims : for bis own. I should be fearful of dam- i aging my canse by methods of argu- i ment as indiscreet as he has employed. In withholding my name I have done i the public no injustice and would do i Mr. Freemau no wrong if he were ! fighting for his cause and not for him- j self. But he has not only made mean i issue, but a conflicting issue that must I be put dowD; and, in the fervor of his ! imagination, seems to fancy that he | and I are engaged iu mortal combat, i while the rest of the county iooks on ! aDd holds its breath. In tbe midst of his sweat aud labor he stops long enough, however, to tell the public that I am a bushwhacker. The gravi ty ef the charge is iu keeping with his well knowu tafent in that line. But why am I so named? Mr. Freeman is proposing to lead a charge upon the existing order of things, and is very properly in an exposed position at the front; while I am only one of the gar rison, and by every rule of warfare may honorably shoot from cover. But, dropping this figure, Mr. Freeman asks if it is shame or fear that impels me to withhold my name. The law I am favoring is the one to which be gave his support and which he was more or less instrumental in having passed: and it seems strange that be should ask if I am ashamed of it. His ques tion as to fear has more in it. Mr. Free man is so thorough a master of the art of controversy, aud has so keen a pen etration into motiveaand feelings as to make him an adversary one should think twice before tackling. It em boldens me to remember, however, that I have the sympathies of every man in the county upon whom be has brought the charge of perjury. The physicians must be with me to a man; for so far from publishing abroad that they could be unduly influenced for a twenty-five cent fee, I have upou all occasions, in season aud out of season, stoutly maintained that none of them were for sale at that figure. Again, the confidence I have expressed in the integrity of any official the county might appoint to look after this busi ness would, I am satisfied, win me tbe good will of every aspirant for such of fice. In short I should have, or could have, the sympathy ofevgry maD in the county who can find any honesty or integrity of purpose outside of himself and those who agree with him. I am, therefore, not afraid ef tbe public, and my fear of Mr. Freeman is largely weakened by the belief that if I can succeed in drawing him out he will whip himself in time. But why are my motives limited to shame aud fear? Has experience taught Mr. Freeman that gentlemen may not dif fer honestly about questions of public policy? Is the heart or brain so fer tile in ascribing sinister motives to his fellow-men a proper leader In a great moral reform movement? Sup pose I should say I was in search of truth and wished to approach the ora cle anonymously, as is always done through tbe columns of the press. Or suppose I should say that modesty im pelled me to avoid the prominence that circumstances might force upon me: is the feeliDg one that Mr. Free man can’ understand and appreciate? But without indulging further in “sup poses” I will answer Mr. Freeman’s question as frankly as he has answer ed mine. My real reason for not mak ing public my name was my fear that somebody would want to run me for Congress if I did. Genuine philan thropists like myself cannot be too careful in matters of this kind. In view of this weighty consideration, Mr. Freeman must remain in ignor ance of my name unless he will call at tbe office of The Herald and Ad vertiser, where full information will be given, for private use only. As to whether or not I am a kinsman of one of the three gentlemen engaged in min istering to the wants of the sick, I shall only say that that is a secret not to be found out from aDy source whatever. I object to giving Mr. Freeman the advantage iu this discussion that would come from knowing my pedi gree. The word “fanaticism” seems to af fect Mr. Freeman something like shaking a red rag at a bull. In my former communication I made use of it once, as I thought very innocently, and without charging him with it. Bat like tbe Knightly Don Quixote in his famous wind-mill charge, he girds his armor about him and comes at me with a floodtide of interroga tions that is simply overwhelming. Asks me if the Georgia Legislature is composed of fanatics, if tbe devoted men and women who have worked for prohibition are fauatics, and finally caps the climax by asking if 385,000 men in Ohio are fanatics. 4s I am expected to answer off-hand, I shall be perfectly frank and say I’m sure I don’t know; and I submit that, in view of my limited acquaintance with these ladles and gentlemen, it is hard ly fair that Mr. Freeman should ex pect me to know. Can any man liv ing tell what the Georgia Legislature is? Or if he can tell to-day will he know to-merrow? If Mr. Freeman will be content with a mere opinion I have no hesitancy in expressing the belief that a careful search would dis cover at least one or more fanatics among the 385,000 Ohio men, since I can recall no equal number of my per sonal acquaintance where some have not exhibited marked symptoms of fanaticism. Mr. Freemau seems to be in a state of mind because I have manifested some little interest in the poor and have tried to show that his proposed amendment discriminated against them. It would have been more to the point if he had shown wherein I was wrong; but since he is a gentleman of political aspirations I am not disposed to rob him of his thunder, and will tell all my poor friends as I once heard one of his say, “Mr. Freeman is a very clever gentleman if he would only let liquor alone.” Before closing this article, and with it my part in this controversy, I shall merely call attention to Mr. Free man’s mode of discussion, and leave UDsaid much that it would justly pro voke. The public can hardly have failed to notice that he has referred to no man or set of men that differ with him without impatiDg to them im proper motives of some kind. Afier exhausting all other material within reach he broadly intimates that I wonld prostitute my convictions on this subject to the bare possibility of serving a kinsman. In fact, Mr. Freeman has succeeded in working himself up to a state of such isolated purity that he may, like the Pharisee of old, gather the robes of his self- righteousness about him and say, “God, I thank Thee that I am not as other men are.” And yet he suggests a comparison between St. Paul and himself. The resemblance is indeed striking! Fancy the great Apostle to the Gentiles writing, “Charity snffer- eth long ard is kind, and if you don’t believe it you are a liar and a hypo crite.” Barring inspiration, I should suppose Mr. Freeman wonld put it in abont that shape. I regret that he has not been content to let men’s motives alone. Has it never occurred to him that his own may be questioned ? Let him ask bis friends if he has not been charged with using prohibition as a means to an end. I am unwilling to Proceedings of the B. F. White Memo rial Singing. Saturday, July 2d, 1887. Tbe B. F. White memorial singing met and held the seventh annual ses sion with Liberty church, Coweta county, Ga., July 2d and 3d. Meet ing called to order by the chairman; prayer by J. H. Copeland. J. P. Reese was called to the chair and tV. S. Copeland requested to act as secretary. A committee to arrange business was then appointed, consisting of J. S. Akers, J. B. Newton, J. S. Hyde, M. W. Coats and S. Shell. Music was then conducted by W. J. Miller, 30 minutes, followed by I. M. Shell,30 minutes. Recess, 10 minutes. Music by C. M. Doster, of Carroll coun ty. 30 minutes. Recess of one hour for refreshments. AFTERNOON SESSION. Music by Wm. McLendon, of Car- roll county, 30 minutes, followed by.I. C. Attaway, 30 minutes. Recess 10 minutes. The next lesson being the memorial, J. M. Hamrick, of Carroll, was selected to lead it, followed by A. Ogletree, of Spalding. Recess, 10 minutes. Music by J. H. Lipscomb, of Heard, 30 minutes, followed by M. W. Coats, 30 minutes. Adjourned to meet to-morrow at 8 o’clock. SUNDAY MORNING. Met according to adjournment. Prayer by Stephen Shell. First lesson conducted by J. R. Thurman, followed by C. H. Newton—30 minutes each. Recess, 10 nriDutes. The next hour was occupied by J. H. Lipscomb and J. C. Attaway—30 minutes each. Re cess, 10 miuutes. A. Ogletree, of Spalding, led the next lesson, it being the memorial lesson. Recess of one hour for refreshments. AFTERNOON SESSION. Music by Wm. McLendon, followed by C. M. Doster—30 minutes each. Recess, 10 minutes. Music by J. P. Reese, unlimited. The following resolutions were offer ed by J. M. Hamrick and adopted: liesolved, J. That we tender our heartfelt thanks to the citizens of this community for kindnesses shown, and pray tbe blessings of God upon all. Resolved, 2. That we tender our thanks to the members of this church for the use of their house. Resolved, 3. That The Herald and Advertiser be requested to pub lish these proceedings. The benediction was then pronoun ced by Stephen Shell, after which the meeting adjourned. J. P. Reese, W. S. Copeland, Chairman- Secretary. T.E. FELLA C0. ( DEALERS in 1 HARDWARE AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS, ETC. NEWNAN, GA. SEASON GOODS: Milburn Cotton Gins, Feed Cutters. Cider Mills, Buckthorn Fence Wire, Patent Buggy Wheels, Grass Scythes, Snaths, Belting, Lace Leather, Wagon and Buggy Materials, Granite Iron Wares. VICTOR COTTON SCALES, List of Letter* Remaining in the Post Office at New nan, Ga., July 11th, 1887. If not called for in four weeks will be sent to the Dead Letter Office. Miss Mary Brown, col. Amos Clark. Howard Cargile. Miss A. R. Jackson. Miss Calline Micke. Fannie Summerlin. (2) Payton Sumland. Mrs. Meala Tramble, care of Kate Sumlen. Mrs. Mary A. Walker. John Whatley. B. H. Whitfield. W. .1. Wlllianson. 7. R. McCollum, P. M. Xievo dbcertisements. Stockholders’ Notice. The second annual meeting of the stock holders of the Coweta Fertilizer Company will be held at the office of the First National Bank on Tuesday, August 2d, at 2 o’clock i\ m. Business of importance will be brought before the convention. All stockholders are requested to be present. By order of the di rectors. H. C. ARNALL, I’res’t. H. C. Fish eh, Sec’y. MASSEY’S EXCELSIOR GINS. THE BEST GIN ON THE MARKET. Gives Perfect Satisfaction. SEWING MACHINES T. E. FELL & CO. Newnan, Ga., April 1st, 1887. W.E. AVERY DEALER IN WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELRY, SILVERAVARE, SPECTACLES, GOLD PENS, CHINA AND GLASSWARE, MUSICAL MERCHANDISE, SINGER SEAVING MACHINE, NEEDLES AND OIL, VIOLIN STRINGS, BRIC-A-BRAC, NOVELTIES In house decoration, .etc. WEDDING RINGS, MEDALS, BADGES, PRESENTA TION AND SPECIAL PIE CES OF JEWELRY, REPAIRING AND ENGRAVING. Everything guaranteed as represented— all work warranted. W. E. AVERY, the Jeweler, Newnan, Ga. Notice to the Public. Having been appointed by the Honorable Superior Court of Coweta county as Receiver for tbe property of the Willcoxon Manufac turing Company and having given bond and security for the faithful performance of that duty, I notify all persons whatsoever not to trespass upon the land, timber, or tenements of the aforesaid corporation, warning all would-be trespassers by these presents that they will be proceeded against in the strictest terms of the law. For the true performance of the above I have signed my name And given my bond with security. Mr. Geo. Booth will act for me whenever I am absent. HARRISON J. SARGENT, Newnan, Ga , July4th, 1887. Receiver. PRICE REDUCED TO $3 PER SAW. FEEDERS AND CONDENSERS $1 PER SAW. GEO. H. CARMICAL, Aflent, Newnan, Ga. YOUR EYES I’KOPKKLY KITTKD WITH THE BEST SPECTACLES EYE-GLASSES Notice to the Public. ley Griffin, colored, or any of his family, as they are under court contract to work for mi during this year. 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