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gqratd and gdcytiBy. Newnan, Ga., Friday, April 27,1888. WEEKLY CIRCULATION, 1,750. JAS. K. BROWN, Editor. The Third Party Agitation. On account of a sad domestic be reavement Rev. Sam Small did not fill his appointment in Newnan last Mon day morning. This information was tGlG <r i‘aplifid to a friend heie, and though quite a number had come in from the country to hear him, when the cause of his non-appearance be came known he had the sympathies of every one. It is understood that he will speak here one day next week, though we have seen no authoritative announcement to this effect. Mr. Small may be actuated by the sincerest of motives in his efforts to es tablish a third party in Georgia; but we fail to see how or by what means he can hope to accomplish more for the cause of temperance than the Demo cratic party has already done in tins State. Successive Legislatures for ten years past have granted all the legisla tion on this subject that the people have asked, and when properly memo rialized will continue to do so. In deed, there has been such liberal legis lation on this line that local prohibi tion has been secured and is now in practical operation in nine-tenths of the counties of the State; while, under the general option law, even those counties that have not yet adopted prohibition can do so whenever it suits them to make the effort. This is what the Democratic party has done for the cause of temperance in Georgia, and there is not a State in the Union that can make a better showing, either in point of moral willingness to assist the cause, or in practical results. Does Mr. Small believe that his party could have accomplished more ? We do not, and can scarcely think that even so pronounced an enthusiast as Mr. Small will seriously assert tlie contrary. The simple truth is, there can be but two political parties in the South—our peculiar race conditions render this im perative—and no self-respecting Demo crat can afford to desert the white man’s party for a mongrel organization composed of fanatics and malcontents of all parties, however ardent or honest he may lie in his advocacy of the prin ciples of prohibition. A division of the white man’s party in the South means Democratic disintegration and, as a natural sequence, negro supremacy. Such a condition of things would be no less wretched than ruinous, for which not even universal prohibition would bring any compensating blessings. The temperance movement in Georgia, un der the able leadership of the several distinguished gentlemen who have since its inception been prominently identi fied with it, has already accomplished more than would have been deemed possible six or seven years ago; and it is creditable alike to their good sense and to their political sagacity that they diil not seek to do this as an independ ent faction, but by invoking the aid and acting in concert with the Demo cratic party. ' IIowever feasible or however favorably a Third Party may be regarded at the North, (where it originated,) we have too much confidence in the integrity of the Southern Democracy, and too little faith in the beneficent results of the movement in question, to believe that it can ever become popular in Georgia or in the South. It is strongly con demned in Coweta county, for reasons that every true Democrat can readily understand and appreciate; and it de serves to be condemned and discour aged in every section of the State, not less in the interest of Democratic unity than in the cause of true temperance reform. requests him to run again and he will probably be elected by a most flatter ing majority.” The German Emperor has expe rienced a decided change for the bet ter within the past few days, though the chances for his ultimate recovery are in nowise improved. He is doomed to die. _____________ ‘Cleveland and tariff reform” will be the Democratic slogan in the com ing campaign. A Suggestion as to The Chancellorship. LaGrange Reporter. We learn that the name of Rev. John W. Heidt, D. D., lias been mentioned by" an Atlanta paper in connection with the vacant Chancellorship. If the trus tees are hot vet “out of the woods, this suggestion might help them to see their wav clear. Dr. Heidt graduated m literature at Emory, but in law at Athens. He filled the position of So licitor-General, but renounced his pro fession for the ministry. After having filled many important pastorates in the North Georgia Conference, he was elec ted President of the LaGrange Female College. His administration of its af fairs was brilliant and able, and he won the love of all his pupils, as well as the affections of the entire community of LaGrange. From this place he was transferred to the important office of Regent of the Southwestern Universi ty-one of the largest institutions of learning in the South—at Georgetown, Texas. Here he is doing a grand and noble work for Christian education. Rut. Georgia cannot permanently spare so loving, true and able a son as Dr. Heidt. He loves her and she needs him. This is his home—here are his friends. Here, no doubt, he would prefer to labor. Dr. Ileidt would make an ideal Chancellor. He is pious, learned, eloquent. On the commencement rostrum he is match less. Ease, grace, dignity and kindness blend in his manner and tones. He is a safe guide for youth. He is, more over, a progressive educator. He would hold to teachings of Christianity, but without bigotry or mediaevalism. All true science he would accept, but nothing that was unproven would he teach. lie is now in the prime of his powers and the acme of his well-earned and noble reputation. He would adorn the position as much as it would honor him. . Died, Miss Lillie, daughter of Rev. J. B. S. Davis, died at the home of her parents, near Newnan, Ga., April 21st, 18S8— aged 17 years. For several months it was evident that our dear young friend was in de clining health, and many times hope alternated with fear in regard to her final recovery. But youth was hers, and upon this we flattered ourselves that she might be spared to her devoted family; yet He, who knoweth best, had decreed otherwise, and w T e dare not distrust his dealings toward us. She was an obedient, loving daughter, an affectionate sister, a congenial friend, and a consistent member of the Bap tist church. In contemplating death she exhibited no fear, but expressed her entire willingness to die, should that be God’s will. She retained con sciousness until life’s last moment; and then fell asleep as calmly as the flowers close their bright eyes to the setting- sun. There is an aching void in the hearts of her grief-stricken family, but the assurance is theirs that with her “it is well.” “A lily (Trooped in the noonday sun, Though sheltered so tenderly hour hy hour; We hoped it might, stay till the day was done, AUho’ such a delicate, fragile flower. But the heavenly Gardener knew what was best, And he gathered the beautiful flower to his breast To revive it there. “So pure were its petals, as white as snow, Ho sweet was the fragrance it left here below, So cherished the lessons of faith and trust— Lessons that cannot be buried in dust— That we thank the dear Lord who did lend awhile A flower so fair, and so free from guile, A lily so fair.” E J S Newnan, Ga., April 23d, 18S8. NO MAN CAN POINT THE FINGER OF SCORN AT Athens Banner-Watchman: “We notice from the Newnan Herald and Advertiser a large and complimenta ry petition requesting Hon. W. Y. At kinson to be a candidate for re-election as Representative from Coweta coun ty. Mr. Atkinson’s reply has in it the ring of theright metal, and. we hope he will be re-elected, as he no doubt will be. No member of the last General Assembly took a more prominent posi tion on the important issues before the House than he, and very few of the next, will be so well ’ equipped for its great contests as the bold, aggressive and able member from Coweta. Geor gia has need of such men in he next General Assembly.” At the meeting of the Third Party Convention in Atlanta last Tuesday a State Executive Committee was pointed, in which the name of Mr. II. H. Parks, of this county, appears as committeeman for the Fourth Con gressional District. Mr. Parks was not present at the meeting, did not consent to the use of his name in this connec tion, and is notfin sympathy with the movement. He is a prohibitionist, and ever ready to lend his assistance to the cause of temperance, but he does not believe that the conditions are fav orable just yet for the formation of an independent Prohibition party. This statement is authorized b\ Mr. Parks. Macon Telegraph: “lion. W. Y. At- Tribute of Respect. Resolutions adopted in Memory of Wal ter W. Hardy by GauldingLodye, JSfo. 215, F. and A M. Death is the black camel which kneels at every man ( s gate. Bolted doors cannot secure us against his unwelcome visits, and no threshold but may feel his chillv presence. No tie is so sacred as to be left unbroken. The icy hand of the pale messenger is laid upon bright hopes, bright prospects, and they wither as the flowers. In life’s harvest the flowers, as well as the bearded grain, fall victim to his relentless sickle. Into our Lodge, whose portals ai;e ever hound by strong ties of Masonic and Christian brotherhood, he has come again, and our hearts have been made to bleed—this time laying his cold hand upon a young man, Walton W. Hardy, one -nffiom we delighted to honor, who was a useful and beloved brother, and who had bright prospects for still great er usefulness, he summoned him hence. God in His infinite wisdom made an end to his work among us; lie shall no more listen to the sound of the gavel in an earthly Lodge; but above, where, in the presence of the Grand Worshipful Master and High Priest of heaven and earth, he is free ever more from “part ing, pain and care; where time and death shall disappear.” In memory of his life and usefulness among us, be it resolved— 1. That we have lost from our Mason ic brotherhood a useful co-worker; that our Lodge deeply mourns his loss; that we found in him. always, an honorable, Christian gentleman, a useful citizen ap- and a loyal Mason. 2. That we furnish a copy of these resolutions to the-family of our deceas ed brother, that they may know they have our full sympathy in this our com mon bereavement. 3. That a copy of these resolutions be furnished the Senoia Sentinel and the Newnan Herald and Advertis er for publication, and that they be entered upon the minutes of this Lodge to stand as a memorial of the love and esteem in which we held our deceased 3 THE IRA P. BRADLEY And say that he ever misrep resented an article or missta ted a fact in order to effect a sale, no matter how dull the season may have been. His character and a big stock of goods are about all he has in this world, and however anx ious he may be to keep ahead of his competitors, (as he gen erally contrives to do,) he can not afford to jeopardize the one in order to sell the other. He will miss a sale every time before he would thus compro mise himself. Consequently, when he makes a business proposition to the public, the public may rest assured that he means everything he says. But we digress. We start ed out to say that his stock of Spring Clothing, notwithstan ding the heavy run of trade he has had in this line since the season opened, is apparent ly undiminished as yet, and as he will have no use for them next winter, has decided to close them out at reduced pri ces. He has suits ranging all the way from $10 to $28, and no questions asked. Or he will you a suit by sample, take your measure and have the same made to order, guar anteeing a fit. You can pay your money and take your choice—it is all the same to him. He is selling Straw Hats at 20c. up to $1.50. Spring Felt, 50c. to $3,50. Umbrellas and Sunshades, $1 to $4. A complete line of Gents’, Ladies’ and Misses’ Shoes, as fine as can be made. Gents’ and Ladies’ Fine Neckwear, the most elegant assortment in town. A beautiful line of Spring Prints, Ginghams, Lawns and White Goods. Full line Staple and Fancy Notions. A big job lot of Tobacco, 30c. to $1 per pound brother. John F. Metiivin, P. D. Pollock. T. E. Atkinson, J. A. Sasser, .T. W. Shell, Committee. Senoia, April 21st. 1888. ‘The uut- the elec ts Te blue, nm : e - snail rejoice l<> •-cr me j'lvuh'iiuii Of A petition from a large number 01 the = ouv worthy townsman and fellow-citi- inost prominent citizens in the count> Izen. -—»• x i Meriwether Vindicator: Hnsnn who has represented Coweta j look is most-encouraging for county with distinction in the Legisla-! tion of Hon. Thomas A Atkinson as county P iri<i , , solicitor of this judicial circuit. V € ture, will be a canaiuate im re-election. . ,- e j 0 iee to see the promotion oi - 1 • A./nv. 111 iml HAT Of till* • /Mil. +rvi«'iieiv\-n» Olid fnllmr l Special drive in Syrups, 30c t° 75c per gallon. Anxious to dispose of the entire lot be fore hot weather. Nice line of Crockery, lus tre band and plain. Table and Pocket Cutlery, Jewelry, etc. A general assortment of Groceries and Piantation Sup plies. Two bars of Kirk’s Laun dry Soap, 5c. The celebrated Pearl Shirt a specialty. Open every day in the week, both in front and rear. 10 CENT STORE. 3 SPECIALTIES! “LA BELLE” SOAP. “La Belle” Soap is undoubt edly the nicest, purest per fumed toilet soap in the city. GRASS-GROWING VASE. The “Grass-Growing Vase” grows on outside of vase a fresh, live bunch of grass. CHEAP SPRIN G CLOTHING! Line Cassimere Suits, $10.00, $12.50 and $15.00. __ ^ Alapaca Coats—all sizes. We also have a few suits of the Anderson stock that we will close out at a very low price. And if you want a PAIR OF GOOD NO. 7 MEN’S SHOES. NO. 7 don’t fail to call on us; for we have a full line of that num ber, and will sell them below NEW YORK COST! STRAW HATS to suit all—regardless of race, color or 4 / previous condition. And as for the following articles we will sell at Atlanta prices— SUGAR, COFFEE, TOBBACCO, MEAT, FLOUR AND LARD, (Choice Leaf is the grade we handle,) guaranteed to suit the * most fastidious. SOAP! SOAP!! SOAP!!!. All kinds of Laundry and Toilet Soap, with safety-pin in each wrapper. ARNALL & FARMER. JUST RECEIVED! A WORD TO THE LADIES! 60c FOR 25 c. A BARGAIN : 2 boxes blueing, worth 600 matches, worth... 4 cedar pencils, worth. 12 safety-pins, worth.. 1 money purse, worth. 6 yards lace, worth... 2 cotton towels, worth.. 10c Total 60c The entire for 25 cents. IOC. IOC. 5 C - 5 C * IOC. IOC. 3 We desire to call the attention of our lady friends and customers to our large and carefully selected stock of Spring Goods, and respectfully invite an inspection of the same. We are showing the correct styles of the season, in all new colors and designs, of every fabric and materials We have received this week— 200 PIECES SPRING PRINTS, 100 PIECES GINGHAMS, 100 PIECES LAWN, 50 PIECES SATINE, 55 PIECES CHAMBRAY, And a beautiful assortment of— CHEVIOTS, DRESS LINENS, CHECK MUSLIFS, PIQUES, SOUDAN CLOTH, PERCALES, WHITE GOODS, Etc. i hese goods are bargains, viewed in any light, and noth ing better can be had. We get them at wholesale jobber’s prices (not in Atlanta,) and can save our customers the mid dle man’s profit. 1 his we propose to do. Remember, the BAY STATE SHOE is always the best. A large-lot just received, embracing all the late styles. 15-FINGER JOSH BERRY GRAIN CRADLE. The best Ciadle made for harvesting small grain. Price, 3 25. For sale only by HARDAWAY & HUNTER.