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gjeratd and ^dDtrtisei[. Newnan, Ga., Friday, May 4, 1888. WEEKLY CIRCULATION, 1,750. JAS. E. BROWN, Editor. TARIFF REFORM. THAT IS WHAT THE COWETA DEM OCRACY CLAMORS FOR ! And Will be Satisfied With Nothing Else--Full Proceedings of the County Convention. The campaign has opened—the ball lias been set in motion—and for the next eight months the “dear people” will lie objects of tender solicitude and interest. The anxious candidate is al ready afield, devising plans and schemes wherewith to beguile the unwary and render himself solid with the mass es. Meanwhile, the honest yeomanry sitteth astride the fence, and snugly en throned in the sovereignty of citizen ship, placidly surveys the situation and awaits developments. All the indica tions point to a lively and aggressive campaign, and if these signs are not misleading our own county will be one of the centers of political activity. The first gun was sounded last Tuesday, when the County Convention met and declared unanimously in favor of Cleveland, Colquitt and tariff reform, and placed the county Democracy in line with the party on all leading issues of national importance. The convention met in the Court house, at 11 A. M., and was called to or der by It. W. Freeman, chairman of the County Democratic Executive Com mittee. On motion of J. S. Powell, Mr. Free man was made permanent chairman ol the convention. L. P. Barnes was nominated for sec retary, but was objected to because not properly accredited as a delegate to the convention, and the name of Geo. A. Carter was substituted therefor. Mr. Carter was elected and duly install ed. S. L. Whatley was elected assis tant secretary. Permanent organization having thus been effected, the chairman stated the object of the convention, which was to select delegates to a State Convention to meet in Atlanta on Wednesday, May Dth, the purpose of the State Conven tion being to choose delegates to the National Democratic Convention. He also stated that it. would be the duty of the convention, under the order of the County Executive Committee, to elect a new Executive Committee'for the en suing term of two years. On motion of P. F. Smith, each mili tia district was requested to furnish the secretary with a certified list of dele- gal es. On motion of U. B. Wilkinson, acom- mittee of thirteen wasappointed to sug gest, i lie names of sixteen delegates to the State Convention—one from each district, and three from the county at large. The committee was composed of H. E. Freeman, J. D. Johnson, J. B. Sims, A. B. Brown, P. S. Willcoxon, T. B. Parks, D. P. Hearn, J. F. Lovejoy, J. M. Strickland, W. H. Taylor, J. H. Summers, J. C. Sewell, L. M. McGee. The committee retired for consulta tion and subsequently reported the fol lowing named gentlemen as the choice of the convention for delegates to the State Convention: First district—S. O. Smith. Second district—L. H. Walthall. Third district—J. D. Camp. Fourth district—W. W. Thomas. Fifth district—P. H. Brewster. Sixth district—J. B. Goodwyn. Seventh district—J. C. Mixon. Haralson district—R. K. Branden burg. Turin district—W. W. Sasser. Grantville district—W. A. Post. Cedar Creek district— 1 T. X. Byram. Panther Creek district—W. S. Cope land. Hurricane district—J. H. Summers. County-at-large—J. P. Jones, A. H. Young, P. S. Whatley. The report of the committee was adopted and the nominations therein made were confirmed by the conven tion. On motion of W. T. Arnall, each del egate was authorized to appoint his own alternate. P. F. Smith submitted the following resolutions: The Democracy of Coweta county, in convention assembled, sends greeting to the whole country for the gratifying results of Democratic administration of the Government, as evidenced in the healthier condition of the diversified industries of the country; in the par tial restoration of the true relations be tween labor and capital; in the bright er prospects held out to millions of our countrymen who till the ground; in the wholesome checks given to cen tralizing influences under Republican rule; in the more harmonious relations between the two long estranged sec tions of a common country, ana in the renewed confidence of the people North and South in the triumph of the Dem ocratic doctrine of government of the people, from the people and by the people. Three years of Democratic rule has inspired the country with new hopes; fixed the wavering balance be tween centralized despotism and free government, and demonstrated to the world that the principles of repub- • lican institutions find their fittest exponent in the followers of Monroe. Jefferson and Jackson. If the Demo cratic party, without the control of the Senate, or the sympathy and co-opera tion of the Judicial Department, has, in three years, accomplished so much towards the checking of profligacy and licentiousness, what may we not hope when the party shall have been fully restored to power ? Resolved, That we find in our present illustrious Chief Magistrate an mcor- fearleM Sefender a o? 1 the S Constitution and of the rights of the people against organized treachery and combined cap ital. Fitted by instinct and education to preside over the destinies of sixty millions of people, we favor his renom ination by the convention soon to as semble at St. Louis. Resolved, That we heartily concur in the views of President Cleveland, as set forth in his recent annual message to Congress on the subject of tariff re form and commend them to the coun try as eminently wise, just' and prac- Resolveel, That we favor radical tariff reform, and earnestly ask such a reduc tion of duties on imports as will open to surplus American products the markets of the world, cheapen the price of articles of prime necessity to the American consumer, crush the des potic power of overgrown and anogant monopolies, and give to our people all the benefits which result from the in exorable logic of the law ot fair and open competition. We oppose t.iat doctrine which forces the Government to hug to its bosom some of its sub jects as favored children, and spurn others as bastards and not sons. Resolved, That the delegates from this convention be, and they are here by instructed to support no one as dele gate to the St. Louis convention who; fs not in thorough accord with the pol icy of the Administration on the sub ject of tariff reform. Resolved, That we fully indorse the views of Senator Colquitt in a recent speech on the tariff and congratulate the people of Georgia on the fearless position taken by him in favor of tariff reform, and Coweta county gives him assurance that her sons will do their part towards keeping him at A ashing- ton. , Resolved, That we indorse the ad ministration of Governor Gordon as wise, patriotic and just. S. L. Whatley offered the following amendment: Whereas, some two or three of the leading papers in the State, while claiming to be in favor of President Cleveland and his platform, are con tinually abusing all leaders of the party who are standing by the President, and have so shaped then- editorials as to be used by the Republi can press against the Democratic party of the State of Georgia. Therefore, be it „ Resolved, That the Democracy of Coweta county, in convention assem bled, indorse the course pursued by the Macon Telegraph, the Atlanta Journal, the Savannah News, our local paper. The Herald and Advertiser, and all other papers of the State that have advocated the principles of tariff re form. Mr. Whatley supported liis amend ment by insisting upon the propriety of commending those journals that had stood squarely by the party in their advocacy of the Democratic policy of tariff reform, and thought a distinction should be made between this class of newspapers and those that had open ly opposed the Administration. The amendment was accepted, and both the amendment and the original resolutions were adopted. On motion of W. F. Gay, the secre tary was instructed to furnish the Newnan reporter of the Atlanta Con stitution with a copy of the foregoing resolutions. On motion of W. T. Arnall, the sec retary was also instructed to furnish Senator A. H. Colquitt and Governor John B. Gordon with copies of the res olutions. J. Y. Carmical offered a resolution condemning the course and criticising the attitude of Senator Joseph E. Brown on the tariff question. He thought Senator Brown ought to be notified that his position on the tariff question was not indorsed by the Democracy of Coweta county, and hoped a resolu tion would be passed asking him to resign. W. W. 4 Thomas said he hoped tlje resolution would not be adopted; that, however much the Coweta Democracy might differ with the views entertained by Senator Brown on this question, he considered such action as that ad vised by the author of the resolution as ill-timed, and entirely out of place. He would move to lay the resolution on the table. W. T. Arnall also opposed the res olution. J. Y. Carmical insisted upon the adoption of the resolution; that Sena tor Brown did not represent the views of the Democracy of Coweta county, or of the State, and he ought to be re quested to resign. On putting the question a division was called for. Pending the call, J. B. Goodwyn arose and stated that he had no apolo gies to make for Senator Brown; but— [The chair here reminded the speak er that he was out of order; where upon he resumed his seat.] Upon calling the yeas and nays the vote stood as follows: Yeas, 29; nays, 43; so the resolution was lost. J. B. Goodwyn then rose to a ques tion of privilege. He announced that he had never voted for Senator Brown —[A voice—“But you did vote for him wlieu you were in the Legislature.”] He had had opportunities to vote for him during the war, but had never done so except as a member of the Legislature, and at that time Brown had no opposition. He had no apolo gies to make for Brown; he neither supported Brown nor indorsed his pol icy; but he was opposed to the resolu tion offered by Mr. Carmical, and was glad it did not pass. J. Y. Carmical also arose to a ques tion of privilege—he wanted the priv ilege of replying to Mr. Goodwyn. The chair ruled that this was not a question of privilege, according to par liamentary usage, and the speaker was requested to defer his remarks until the business before the convention was disposed of. There being a vacancy in the District Senatorial committee, occasioned by the death of W. W. Hardy, on motion of P. F. Smith the convention elected W. A. Post as committeeman for this county. On motion of W. S. Copeland, each district delegation was instructed to select and present to the convention their choice for county executive com mitteemen for the ensuing two years. Pursuant to motion the following committee was selected : First district—M. H. Couch. Second district—P. A. Carmical. Third district—J. B. Sims. Fourth district—A. B. Brown. Fifth district—R. W. Freeman. Sixth district—W. F. Shropshire. Seventh district—J. C. Mixon. Cedar Creek district—T. N. Bvram. Panther Creek district—E. S. Daniel. Hurricane district—J. H. Summers. Haralson district—W. JI. Taylor. Grantville district—G. A. Carter. Turin district—IV. F. Gay. On motion, the privileges of the floor were extended to J. Y. Carmical, who made a characteristic speech in advo cacy of tariff reform, in opposition to Senator Joseph E. Brown, etc-., lasting- several minutes. On motion of G. A. Carter, R. W. Freeman was elected chairman of the County Democratic Executive Com mittee for the ensuing two years. On motion, The Herald and Ad vertiser and Senoia Sentinel were requested to publish the proceedings of this convention. There being no further business, the convention adjourned. We publish elsewhere a lengthy com munication criticising the City Court. It may be well for the people to inform themselves thoroughly as to the utility or desirability of this branch of our lo cal judiciary before condemning it. It was called into existence by exigencies that were well understood at the time, and seemed to be absolutely demanded. However, after a fair investigation, if the Court should be deemed inexpedi ent or unnecessary, the proper course to pursue to secure a modification or re peal of the law creating it is to instruct our Representatives beforehand. All local issues of this character should be settled at home, and in such manner as not to defeat the choice of the peo ple in the selection of their most com petent men to represent them in the Legislature. The Macon Evening News thus de scribes a pathetic incident of Memorial Day in that city: “A very touching sight was witness ed at Rose Hill yesterday, when the Wesleyan College girls gathered about the grave of their late clearly beloved professor, the lamented Dr. Cosby W. Smith, and laid thereon a profusion of floral offerings of love and fond remem brance, consisting of many lovely and appropriate designs. The beauty of the flowers will soon fade, and their fragrance exhale, but tender recollec tions and pleasant memories of the dead, teacher will live in the hearts and minds of his living pupils until the sun-down of their own earthly exist ence. The grave lies near the soldiers’ lot and was visited by many.” Some time ago a bill was introduced in Congress providing for the erection of public buildings fo». postoffices in towns where the postoffice receipts for three years preceding have exceeded $3,000 annually, the sum of $25,000 to be the average cost of the buildings in question. The bill has been reported favorably in the Senate, and should it pass both Houses there are twenty towns in Georgia that will be entitled to the benefits of the appropriation— Newnan among the number. A $25,- 000 public building on the vacant cor ner opposite the Virginia House would look well. Meriwether Vindicator: “Among the leading and most useful members of the last Legislature was Hon. W. Y. Atkinson, of Coweta. A large number of prominent citizens of Coweta have published a card in the Newnan Her ald and Advertiser asking Mr. At kinson to allow the use of his name for re-election. We hope he will consent to become a candidate, for the State needs the service of such faithful and intelligent servants. Carrollton Times: “We hope the voters of Coweta county will return Col. W. Y. Atkinson to the Legisla ture. He is a brilliant young man and we need such in the next General Assembly. He showed himself to be a faithful Representative in the last House.” ^ Franklin News: “Col. W. Y. At kinson, of Coweta, has announced for re-election to the Lower House. Col. Atkinson made a brilliant record in the last Legislature.” The President has nominated Mel ville W. Fuller, of Illinois, to be Chief Justice of the United States. There are 298,000 Baptists in Geor gia. TAX RECEIVER’S NOTICE. SECOND ROUND. I will be at the following places at the times below mentioned, for the purpose of receiving returns of State and county taxes, to-wit: Haralson, Tuesday, April 17th. Senoia. Wednesday, April iSth. Turin, Thursday. April 19th. Sharpstmrg, Friday, April 2£*th. A. W. Stokes’, Sixth district, Saturday, April 21st, Puckett Station. Monday, April 23d. Grantville, Tuesday, April 21th. Kirby’s Store. Wednesday, April 25th. Handy, Thursday, April 26th. Panther Creek Court Ground, Friday, April 27 th. Hurricane Court Ground, Saturday, April 28th. Newnan, Tuesday, May 1st. Smith’s Mills, Wednesday. May 2d. A. at. Powell Stat ion, Wednesday. May 2d, P. M. Palmetto, Thursday, May Sd. 14th, A. M. J. 3. FARMER, Tax Receiver. m W j o H X <4 O m O W Ph P £ X X w CHEAP SPRING 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 XTO n PAIR OF GOOD vrrx rj IN U. / MEN’S SHOES. AN CJ. / 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 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! 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 material. We have received this week— 200 PIECES SPRING PRINTS, 100 PIECES GINGHAMS, 100 PIECES LAWN, 9 50 PIECES SATINE, 1 25 PIECES CHAMBRAY, And a beautiful assortment of CHEVIOTS, DRESS LINENS, CHECK MUSLINS, PIQUES, SOUDAN CLOTH, PERCALES, WHITE GOODS, Etc. These 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. This 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 Cradle made for harvesting small grain. Price, $3 25. For sale only by HARDAWAY & HUNTER.