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Newnan, Ga., Friday, Marcn 16, 1888.
WEEKLY CIRCULATION, 1,750.
JAB. E. BROWN, Editor.
FARMER WHATLEY TALKS.
An
Interesting Interview With the
President of the County
Alliance.
We have intended for some time to
interview Mr. S. L. Whatley, President
of the County Alliance, with a view to
securing what information we could
concerning the objects and purposes of
the organization, the condition of the
order in this county, etc., but until this
week we have been unable to hold him
in one place long enough to answer our
questions, or to submit to an interview
at all. We cornered him last Tuesday,
however, and by talking fast and em
ploying various methods of intimida
tion resorted to by the reportorial fra
ternity when a refractory subject be
comes entangled in the gins set to en
trap him, we succeeded in eliciting the
following information, which can best
be given by reproducing the dialogue
verbatim:
Reporter—“Mr. Whatley, when was
the Alliance introduced in this coun
ty?”
Mr. Whatley—“The first lodge was
instituted about the 1st of June, 1887.”
Reporter—“How many lodges were
there in the State at that time?”
Mr. Whatley—“Five. White Oak Al
liance, in this county, was the sixth.”
Reporter—“What purpose or interest
did the farmers of Coweta have in or
ganizing this movement?”
Mr. Whatley—“For mutual benefit
and protection. A majority of the
members of White Oak Alliance origi
nally belonged to old Bob Lee Grange,
when that movement was so popular
throughout the State, and the benefits
derived from co-operation in all our
business dealings induced us to pre
serve our organization as a farmers’
club even after the Grange movement
became extinct. We found that, by.
co-operating, we could trade to better
advantage, and "were accorded privi
leges and immunities in our business
dealings that we could not have ex
pected had each man acted independ
ently of the organization. Our club
continued to meet together, as often as
occasion required. On the 6th of
June, at one of our regular club meet
ings, we had a visit from J. B. Wilkes,
one of the organizers sent out by the
Farmers’ National Alliance. He ex
plained the objects and purposes of the
order, and as the spirit of the organiza
tion was practically the same as that
of our club, we could find no objection
to it and were duly organized.”
Reporter—“To what extent has the
movement grown in Coweta county ?”
Mr. Whatley—“We have now four
teen sub-Alliances, comprising a total
membership of about 750.”
Reporter—“Do you find that your
organization has been helpful to you in
your various business dealings?”
Mr. Whatley—“Undoubtedly. Here
tofore, farmers who have been com
pelled to purchase supplies on time
paid the following prices: Bacon, av
erage cash price, 8.9 cents ; average
time price, payable November 1st, 11.6
cents. Corn, average cash price, 72
cents; average time price, payable No
vember 1st, 98 cents. Assuming the
average time of indulgence at four
months, it appears that farmers have
been required to pay 30 per cent, ad
vance on cash prices for bacon for the
four months’ time, which is equivalent
to 90 per cent, per month. The per
centage paid on time purchases of corn
was even higher, amounting to 36 per
cent, for four months, which is 108 per
cent, per annum, or 9 per cent, per
nonth. This has been going on ever
Mr. Whatley—“With few exception!,
no. There are perhaps four sub-Alli
ances in the county that have selected
trade-houses for this year; but I don’t
suppose all the members of those lodges
are under obligation to carry their trade
to these houses. A large majority of
the county members trade wherever it
suits them, as heretofore, and I hear
no complaints from any source. Since
the merchants have found out that our
organization is designed for self-protec
tion solely, and does not seek to antag
onize any interest—commercial, indus
trial or otherwise—they have shown
their appreciation of our efforts in this
direction by meeting us half way on all
propositions, when invited to do so.
There is now, I am glad to say, a very
satisfactory state of affairs in Coweta,
regarding our business relations, and I
trust this condition will not be
disturbed.”
Reporter—“Is it probable that the
Alliance will take part in the various
political contests of the coming cam
paign ?—that is, will your organization
be used to advance the political ends
of any member of the Alliance who may
offer for office?”
Mr. Whatley—“Emphatically, no.
According to our constitution and by
laws it would be neither expedient or
proper to lend the influence of the or
der in aid of a partisan candidate, on
any issue. Our organization includes
in its membership men of varying
shades of political opinion, and it would
be manifestly unfair (even if it could be
done, which I doubt-,) to concentrate
the support of our entire membership
upon a partisan aspirant. For these
reasons, if for none other, our order is
essentially and necessarily non-partisan,
and cannot afford to become involved
in political dissensions of any character.
Certain gentlemen connected with the
organization may become candidates
for office—I do not know—but should
they do so, they will run upon their in
dividual merits, and not as Alliance
candidates. This view is entertained
by a majority of our members, I believe,
and I do not anticipate any agitation of
this sort.”
A Hew Prohibition Point.
When the question of local prohibi
tion was first agitated, it will be re
membered that the opposition claimed
that the law was unconstitutional, and
on many occasions fought it in the
Courts. Its constitutionality being
settled by the highest authority in our
country, the following indicates that
the pendulum is still moving, and that
the contrary question will be tested, to-
wit: the constitutionality of the license
laws.
An Inter-Ocean special from Indian
apolis says:
“An important new line of action
respecting prohibition has been prac
tically inaugurated, with the active
support of the leaders of the movement
in all parts of the country, the first
step of which, it is likely, will be taken
in this citv. It grows out of the decis
ion of the' Supreme Court of the United
States, in the Kansas case, wherein it
is asserted that the people cannot bar
ter away the morals and health of the
republic, and plainly says that the pub
lic traffic in intoxicants is against pub
lic health and life. Correspondence
has been bad with all the prominent
workers, and it has been agreed to try
and attack the constitutionality of all
license laws. Preparations have been
completed in New York, New Jersey,
and other States to bring the matter
immediately to a test. In this county
the prohibitionists expect at an early
day to file with the county commission
ers a protest against the granting of li
cense to applicants for saloon powers.
In case the commissioners decline to
grant the petition, the result that is
expected, they will appeal and carry
the matter to the Supreme CourKpf
the State.” J
11. AlliD llrto UCCU guiug UII CTCl
the war; and yet it is not alto-, ( perlluity of lawyers in this country, else
_ _ . .... i-L!n r..-. in liumnn on'irva wnn id
The motion for a new trial in the
case of The State vs. Thos. G. Wool-
folk will be heard in Macon on the 30th
inst. As the case will go thence to the
Supreme Court, at least six months
will elapse before it is remanded to the
lower court. There seems to be a su-
jether the fault of the merchant that
luch prices are demanded. In many
nstances the farmer could make ar
rangements to pay cash, if he would.
The risk on such sales is exceptionally
liazardous, and the seller must charge
such a percentage on time sales as will
save him from loss at the hands of those
who fail to pay, or who pay only at the
end of expensive litigation. The true
and only safe policy for the farmers to
adopt is to raise their own supplies; or,
failing in this, they should either bor
row the money with which to paycash,
or make the merchant absolutely se
cure, and demand living rates of credit.
We have adopted the latter plan, as
far as practicable, and the result of our
trade negotiations has been most sat
isfactory.”
Reporter—“What are your present
relations with the merchants and busi
ness men of the various trading points
patronized by the members of your or
der?”
Mr. Whatley—“F.ntirely harmonious,
so far as I know. When the movement
was first inaugurated here there seem
ed to be a misapprehension as to the
purposes sought to be accomplished by
the Alliance, and for a time there was
some appearance • i' friction between
the merchants and Ailiancemen. As
soon, however, as they were brought to
a proper understanding of the objects
sought to be attained by the Alliance-
men the merchants oi Newnan and
other trading points in the county met
us in a spirit of conciliation, and so far
as T can learn the relations now exist
ing between the two are as pleasant as
t0 peporter—“You have no regular
tiShouses in this county, then?”
T. E. FELL & CO.
Newnan, Ga., Mar. 9.
Well, we will leave the “Cot
ton Planter” stand for a few
weeks until the time arrives
for starting them in the fields,
and talk about another line of
goods this week. It is a heavy
line, too, for light weights to
handle.
We have bought the stock
of Mr. A. O. Lyndon, consist
ing of Stoves, Tinware and
Yousefurnishing Goods, and
will hereafter keep in stock a
full line of these goods. We
will have Stoves, from the
most costly to the cheapest,
and can satisfy all as to price
and quality.
We are also prepared to
have done all kinds of job
work in tin, sheet-iron and
copper.
Mr. R. E. Simril is in charge
of our manufacturing depart
ment. Tinware at wholesale
and retail.
T. E. FELL & CO.,
West side of Public Square.
THE
10 CENT
FLOUR!
FARMERS’
SUPPLY
STORE!
We have received a large
and elegant assortment of
Spring Clothing, comprising
all the new styles and patterns,
which we are selling at aston
ishingly low prices. Can fit
anybody, and suit all tastes.
Call early and make your se
lection, before the stock is
picked over.
One hundred and fifty bar
rels of Flour just arrived.. We
bought this lot at a bargain,
and will let our customers
have it the same way.
jy Burpee’s Fresh Water-
Ground Meal always on hand
Best Meal in the market for
table use.
J. I. & G. O. SCROGGIN,
West Side Public Square,
Newnan, Ga.
L. S. CONYERS & CO.
* (At J. S. Anderson’s old stand.)
BAY STREET, NEWNAN, GA.
this monster in human shape would
have received his deserts long ago.
Who shall be the delegates from this
district to the St. Louis National Dem
ocratic Convention. The Vindicator is
not a candidate-for the place, but wants
two tariff reform Cleveland Democrats.
Hon. W. Y. Atkinson, of Newnan. from
above the mountain, would be a good
man.—Meriwether Vindicator.
We indorse the remarks of the Vindi
cator, and cheerfully second its nomina
tion. __________
It is estimated that the surplus in the
Federal Treasury will amount to 8155,-
000.000 by the 30th of next June.
Have just received and are opening up an
entirely new and carefully selected stock ol
GROCERIES.
IN THIS LINE
we can suppply your every want at the low
est living prices. Our stock of
DRY GOODS
has just arrrived, and we carry everythin
from HATS to SHOES.
JJ^^Give us a call, and be assured we will
treat you the best we know how.
STORE.
FLOUR!
We have now
on hand a large
lot of FLOUR in Jute
Bags that we are offering low. Among other grades, we arc
selling a good article at $3.50 per barrel. See the Flour be-
fore you buy.
Our various grades of TOBACCO can’t he beat in this
market, either for cheapness or quality. By the plug, pound
or box.
Lar° r c lot of SUGAR and COFFEE just iecci\ed Lorn
New Orleans, direct from the hands of the impoiters. We
made a close drive on this purchase, and arc \\ illmg to di\ ide
with our customers.
A fine lot of HATS and CLOTHING now arriving, to
which your attention is invited.
ARNALL & FARMER.
HORSES and'MULES!
R. G. Drx & Co. express the belief
that the cotton crop of 1887-8 will yet
reach ti, 700.000 bales.
If you will read this careful
ly you will find something in it
that you need, and something,
too, that you can buy cheaper
than any other house in town
will sell to you at.
You just ought to see our
stock of Glassware. We have
everything in glass, from the
smallest Salt Cellar to a large
Dewdrop Berry Bowl. We
have Butter Dishes, all sizes
and colors; Sugar Dishes, all
colors; Dewdrop Mugs; fancy
Picture Mugs; in fact, we can
boat anybody in the whole
country in Glassware. Have
just received a lot of Blown
Class Tumblers, and the pret
tiest Cake Plates you ever saw.
To see them is to want them.
We have also a complete
line of White Granite-ware.
We are not behind on No
tions, either, and have any
amount of little novelties that
are useful in every-day life.
We have a Thermometer for
15c. that is as correct as they
can make them.
Just received, about 75 doz
en Hose, many of which are
worth 20c. per pair, but will
all be thrown on our counters
for ioc., CASH.
We are still selling a half-
pound cake of very fine Toilet
Soap for 5c. that retails every
where for ioc. Two bars of
good Laundry Soap for 5c.—
a regular bargain. In fact, we
are headquarters for Toilet
Soaps.
Our stock of Tinware is
complete, and cheaper than
ever was sold in Newnan. For
instance, a 3-qt. Milk Pan for That’s just what I’m doing, and by next week I shall be
tkin^d 0t ^ Cr ware * n P ro P or_ prepared to furnish some statistics in the way of prices cur-
Also, a great many useful;rent fhat will take the hair off of any similar publication that
goods for school children, such jy 0ur re aders have enjoyed this season, or are likely to enjoy
Copy Books, Pencils, School 1 for several seasons to come. I am receiving stacks and piles
Satchels Foolscap and Note new Spring Goods, and I intend to spread them out in such
Paper, Box Paper, Writing! r 0 1
Pens, 'Writing Outfits (com-j tempting array as will put to blush the fairest Spring morning
that ever Hashed its beauty along th
MARKING ’EM DOWN!
We have now on hand, and
will continue to keep during, . . * o ^
the season, a splendid lot oflpnsing Pencil, Pen-staff. Pen-
Horses and mules, (broke and cil-tnmmer and Rule.) for ioc.
nnKmtp 1 flnri in mKh vorief'd But it IS USelcSS to try tO
The State Democratic Executive j unbi oke,} and 11 SUuHa ? • i-. fair "idea
Committee will meet in Atlanta next | as Will Suit even- class of pur- j gp 0 an 3 th - n fc llke . a Tt ir ldea
chasers. Stock will be soldi 01 me man} bargains mat ve
either for cash or on time. are oSenng. We must ask you same
Can be found at Keith’s; to come and see and price for
Stables, on Bay street. .yourselves. e\ en 11 you don t
SIMS & KEITH. ; v * ant to bu . v ’ Call and see us
—I the first opportunity, and it
City Registration Notice. you don’t see something you
we’ll agree to “set ’em
up
Wednesday.
It Gives Satisfaction.
Oklaxda, Fla.. June 1st. 1887.
Wo have been selling Botanic Blond
Rainy ever sine- it first came before the
public. Wo soil more of it than any
other blood purifier in the marker and
ir givos^erfoct sans- ml
J. H. Meggs & Co..
Retail and Wh le sale Dea rs in Bo
tanic Blood Balm.
A Preacher Cured, o: Dyspepsia.
Miccosttkee, Fla., Leon Co., July 20.
1 have boon a sufferer from indiges
tion and dyspepsia for a long time, and
have tried m uiy r nnedu's. but until T
was induced by my trn-nds to try your
B. B. B. received no relief, but since
using it have found more relief and
comfort than from any other treatment
I have used. Hoping you will forward
to my address the little 32-page book for
prescription, also evidence of cures.
Send at earliest date. Rev. Rob't C.
hills and slopes of this
and don’t you forget it. It won’t
ove’s young dream” exactly, but it’ll get there just the
sweet, sunny Southland
be a -i
Just wait and see.
U
R. HERRING.
The hooks of regist! tion vil , j
The qualiii-.-d vot. rs o.'rh • city of Nf'.vn tu
the 17th 01 ?• :-;vh. ls>s t > ..
the 7tl day : ypril, 1 - ■ •. •' ills m W
resist‘-sr.'The books he open each ri.-iv
from oV:-.• a. A. Tu !_' :i . • ivc ■
o’c’oek r. M., excel.•; tl.c* la , ay. -s! n t
books shall be kept, opts s a. '■
until 6 r. jr.. at the Court-house, :*»•
city of Newnan. Said resristr
for the pttrpos. of voting “For Hoads” or
“Against Bonds,” for rai? tip foods f«
purchase 0: property to he used for sclux-i
purposes, and building and equipping prop- -'
school houses.
Election to he held on the 28th day of
April, 1888.
Hv order of the Board. Ties sth day of
March, 1SBS. L. £. CONYERS,
City Clerk. ;
Remember the place—next
door to T. E. Fell & Co.’s
hardware store—and what we
and Charlie McGuire can’t
show you ain’t worth seeing.
Yerv respectfully,
A. D. JOHNSON & CO.
For The Cash.