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Sfe Itrald and ^dctrttscii.
Newnan, Ga., Friday, May 11, 1888.
WEEKLY CIRCULATION, 1,750.
JAS. E. BROWN. Editor.
The State Democratic Convention
Met in Atlanta last Wednesday to
select delegates to the ^National Demo
cratic Convention.
lion. 15. II. Bigham, of Troup, was
made temporary chairman, and Hoke
Smith, Esq., of Fulton, permanent
chairman.
After organization had been effected
a committee was appointed to draft
resolutions, who submitted the follow
ing;
The Democratic party of Georgia in
convention assembled, representing the
counties of the State, which have given
their views with unusual fullness ami
authority, make the following declara
tion of principles:
Resolved, That the Democratic party
of Georgia cordially indorse the admin
istration of Grover Cleveland as emi
nently wise, just and patriotic, and de
serving the approbation of the Ameri
can people, regardless of party Ruina
tion. In the discharge of his duties in
this high trust, lie lias exemplified the
wisdom of Jefferson, the firmness of
Jackson, and the inflexible integrity of
Washington.
Resolved, That Hie surplus of SlaO,-
000,000, now lying idle in the vaults ot
the national treasury, is so much mon-
ev wrung from the toil and sweat of
honest labor, and legitimate industry
of every description, to maintain and
protect corpulent and hoary-headed
monopoly under the pretense of fos
tering infant industries which never
grow old and are as insatiate as cor
morants. The message of President
Cleveland urging a reduction ot this
surplus by reducing taxes .upon the
necessaries of life, rather than upon
luxuries and unnecessaries, was a states
manlike and true declination of the
time-honored 'principles of the Demo
cratic party, and meets our unqualified
indorsement; and we accept and com
mend that message as embracing the
principles of the Democratic party upon
this great issue. . .
Resolved, That recognizing the diffi
cult v amid conflicting opinions,interests
and prejudices, of affecting in practice
reforms easily asserted in principle, we
accept as the most available plan of
securing reduction, the tariff reform
bill reported to the National House of
Representatives by the majority of the
Committee of Ways and Means, known
as the Mills bill; and we tender to the
chairman and his colleagues our thanks
for t heir earnest efforts to accomplish,
with the full lights before them, all
that was practicable in the way of re
form. , , - ..
Resolved, That the thanks of the
Democratic party of Georgia are due and
are herebv tendered to Senator A. II.
Colquitt, for his able speech in the Sen
ate of the United States in defense of
the message of the President upon
the subject of tariff reform.
Resolved, That the delegates from
this State to the St. Louis Convention
are instructed to cast the vote of Georgia
for Grover Cleveland for President,
and for a platform of principles in har-
inonv with these resolutions.
Samtjel Barnett, Chinn.
W. E. Simmons,
R. L. Berner,
W. R. Rankin,
John C. Dell,
R. Hobbs,
A. C. Pate,
P. II. Brewster,
J. C. Barton,
F. II. Richardson,
p. M. B. Young,
,T. C. Oliver,
Louts Davis,
H. 1). D. Twiggs,
Committee.
The resolutions were adopted.
The convention then proceeded to
the election of delegates, with the fol
lowing result:
STATE AT LARGE.
Delegates—Pope Barrow, of Clarke;
F. G. duBignon, of Chatham; Wash
ington Dessau, of Bibb; A. II. Cox, of
Fulton.
A Item ates—Richard Ilobbs, of Dough
erty; P. M. B. Young, of Bartow;
George Hillver, of Fulton; J. P. Shan
non, of Elbert.
THE DISTRICT DELEGATES.
The following delegates and alter
nates from the various Congressional
districts were elected by acclamation:
First—J. L. Sweat, of Ware; J. C.
Dell, of Screven; alternates, T. W.
Lamb, of Glynn, and R. J. Williams, of
Emanuel.
Second—John Triplett, of Thomas,
and H. C. Sheffield, of Early; alternates,
W. D. Kiddoo, of Randolph, and Mas-
ton O’Neil, of Decatur.
Third—W. H. Willis, of Macon, and
John McRae, of Montgomery; alter
nates, W. L. Glessner, of Sumter, and
Will Brunson, of Dooly.
Fourth-W. J. Weeks, of Talbot,
and Lee Mandeville, of Carroll; alter
nates, F. D. Peabody ,of Muscogee, and
W. H. Daniel, of Heard.
Fifth—J. J. Spalding, of Fulton, and
Emmett'’Womack, of Newton; alter
nates, M. A. Candler, of DeKalb, and
C. T. Zachry, of Henry.
Sixth—F, H. Richardson, of Bibb,
and R. L. Berner, of Monroe; alter
nates, Richard Johnson, of Jones, and
L. D. Shannon, of Twigtrs.
Seventh—J. M. McBride, of Haralson,
and E. D. Graham, of Bartow; alter
nates, John T. Graves, of Floyd, and
C. A. Dunwoody, of Cobb.
Eighth—Tinsley W. Rucker, of
Clarke, and W. M. Howard, of Ogle
thorpe: alternates. R. IX Yow, of
Franklin, and W. D. Barker, of Mor
gan.
Ninth—J. H. Butt, of Hall, and T. M.
Peeples, of Gwinnett; alternates, W.
H. Perkinson, of Cherokee, and W. H.
Simpkins, of Jackson.
Tenth—Beverly Evans, Jr., of Wash
ington, and H. D. D. Twiggs, of Rich
mond: alternates, W. A. Mitchell, of
Taliaferro, and W. H. Fleming, of
Richmond.
The report of the proceedings is vol
uminous but at this writing we have
space only for the brief extracts given
above.
The State Temperance Convention
Convened in Atlanta on Tuesday last
and-was well attended. Coweta coun
ty was represented in the meeting by
Messrs. U. B. Wilkinson, A. D. Free
man, J. Y. Carmieal, J. B. Willcoxon
aad-Benj. Leigh.
Speaking on the subject of prohibi
tion and its beneficent effects, Mr. A.
D. Freeman made the following re
marks:
“Six years ago we had a Prohibition
Council in Newnan, and we made the
city dry. The opponents of prohibi
tion predicted that the town would dry
un with the dry rot. That’s the same
old song. A year later a special enact
ment of the Legislature drove liquor
from the county of Coweta. Did we
drv uf)? Not a bit of it. Since then
$50,000 worth of brick buildings have
been put up. Another bank was open
ed in Newnan—a cotton factory and
guano works followed. We spent ^20,-
000 in building and repairing churches.
The county has not blown away as our
friends the antis, said it would, and it
will not blow away. The people are
happv and prosperous—and the saloons
will never be voted back, because we
have prohibition by special law.”
Mr. Freeman subsequently introduc
ed the following resolution:
Resolved, That the next General As
sembly be requested to so amend the
general local option law that aftei the
saloons shall have been voted out of a
county under said law, no election shall
be held for five years.
Mr. .T. L. D. Hillver, of Clayton,
moved to amend by striking out the
words “five years.” He said if the
liquor traffic is wrong no compromise
should be made with it. It should be
stopped forever. It should be excluded
for all time. No chance should he given
the liquor men to impose the sale of
liquor upon us again.
Mr. Freeman accepted the amend
ment. He stated that liquor could not
be voted back into Coweta or Clayton
counties, as both are dry by special en
actments.
The committee on business reported
the following resolutions:
Resolved, That we, as representative
temperance men, proclaim as our ulti
matum the extermination of the sa
loons and the total prohibition of the
liquor traffic, and of the manufacture
or importation of liquor in any or all
shapes to be used as a beverage.
Resolved, That in the opinion of this
convention, it is unwise at this time
for the Prohibitipnists in this State to
do more than to make a united effoi’t
to secure State prohibition, and that
we cordially and earnestly invite every
advocate of the principles of prohibi
tion to lay aside all differences and
opinions on other questions, so that we
may present a solid front and accom
plish this object.
Mr. J. Y. Carmieal opposed the reso
lutions, and said:
“We have local option now in nearly
every county in the State. Better not
let it go. A State law might result in
sending local option and everything
else to'the bottom. Better cling to thei
local option oak than to risk all in wak
ing up the State law prohibition lion.
Adam and Eve had local option in the
Garden of Eden. They could go out or
stay in. For heaven’s sake, don’t let
us tinker with a State law, or risk sink
ing all to the very bottom. As for lo
cal option I have walked it out, talked
it out, and I propose to die it out.
I’ve got little enough sense sober, but,
thank God, I’ve got sense enough to
see that local option is the best we can
do.”
A resolution was also introduced by
Mr. Benj. Leigh recommending the
abolition of the internal revenue tax
on spirituous liquors, but it was evi
dently squelched in the committee
room, as no further mention of it is
made in the published proceedings.
The committee on nominations an
nounced the following gentlemen as
the new officers of the Association: C.
R. Pringle, president; J. C. Barton, of
Rockdale, vice-president; W. G. Wliid-
by, of DeKalb, secretary; W. A. Han-
sell, of Fulton, treasurer.
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
First district—J. H. Estill.
Second district—Rev. Tlios. White.
Third district—George P. Woods.
Fourth district—A. I). Freeman.
Fifth district—James G. Thrower.
Sixth district—J. A. Hunt.
Seventh district—L. W. Trammell. '
Eighth district—J. G. Gibson.
Ninth district—George N. Lester.
Tenth district—W. L. Kilpatrick.
The State at large.—Walter B. Hill,
of Bibb; A.'E. Buck, of Fulton; J. B.
McGehee, of Talbot, and W. H. Felton,
of Bartow.
The convention then adjourned sine
die. ________________
When the National Democratic Con
vention was held in St. Louis in 1870,
the lavish entertainment given the del
egates was one of the features of the
occasion. This year the people of that
city propose to be even more hospita
ble, and many wealthy men have indi
cated their purpose to contribute to
the fund fof expenses. The public pro
gramme has already been prepared. A
grand illumination of the city, together
with a street parade by the military
and civic societies and the local and
visiting political clubs, will be the fea
ture of the first night. On the second
night there will be a magnificent py-
rotechnical display, either from the
bridge or from barges anchored in the
centre of the river. On the third night,
the delegates will be offered a boat ride
on the river, and will be invited to sat
isfy the inner man with everything
good to eat. Besides these public cere
monies, there will be numerous private
entertainments. The delegates are in
for a good time. They will also do
some good work.
Prof. L. H. Ford took a prominent
part in the various discussions brought
forward at the annual meeting of the
Georgia Teachers’ Association last
week in Macon, and sustained himself
admirably. Mr. D. B. Wood roof also
took part in the exercises, having been
appointed at the annual meeting pre
ceding to recite an original poem. This
she didmo6t happily, in commenting
upon which the Macon Telegraph says:
The evening session was occupied
wholly with the poem, “The Earth its
May-time Hath, etc., delivered by
Mrs. D. B. Woodroof, of Newnan, ana
the address of F. H. Richardson, Esq.,
(1861.)
REPORT OF THE CONDITION
—OF—
THE FIRST RATIONAL BANK
At Newnan, in the State of Georgia, at the close of bus
iness, April 30, 1888.
RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts $125,162.
Overdrafts -
65.000
5,576
5,973.
1,318.
2.071'
1,516.
650
2.018.
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid in $50,000.00
Surplus fund 60.000.00
Undivided profits 27,629.97
National Bank notes outstanding .. 45,000.00
Individual deposits subject to check S7,811.0l
Demand certificates of deposit 12,087.61
Due to estate Banks aud Bankers. 189.79
Total $2S2,71S.41
U. S. Bonds to secure circulation.
(>ther stocks, bonds, and mortgages
Due from approved reserve agents..
Due from other National Banks ..
Due from State Banks and bankers
Real estate, furniture, and fixtures.
Current expenses and taxes paid....
Premiums paid
Checks and other cash items
Bibs of ot her Banks 3,000.
Fractional paper currency, nickels
and cents 26.5o
Specie 12.313lo0
Legal tender notes 3,0o2.00
Redemption fund with U.S. Treasur
er, 5 per cent, of circulation .... 2,250.00
Due from U.S. Treasurer,other than
5 per cent, redemption fund . 186.40
Total ' $282,718.41
STATE OF GEORGIA—County of Coweta, ss:
I, P. B. Murpliey, Cashier of the above-named bank, do solemnly swear that the above
statement is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. P. B. Mukphey, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 5th day of May, 18S8.
Correct—Attest: H. C. Fisher, Notary Public.
\V. B. Berry. )
Olive E. Berry.> Directors.
Jno. D. Berry, )
E. S. BUCHANAN,
DRY GOODS,
DRESS GOODS,
AND
MERCHANT TAILORING.
on “The Press as a Factor in Educa
tion.” The members of the Associa
tion express themselves as being charm
ed with the poem and delighted with
the address. Both were well received,
the poem especially receiving praises
on every hand.
The name of Bev. W. D. Anderson,
of Athens, is mentioned in connection
with the Chancellorship of the State
University, and the enthusiasm with
which his friends are advocating his
claims is as widespread as his eminent
fitness for the position is acknowledged.
It is our pleasure to raise a voice in his
behalf ; and were the Trustees to name
him as the man our satisfaction would
be great.
Iccn? Ctbpcrtisemcnts.
FOR SALE.
A cow, four years old, with
first calf, fresh in milk, 50 per
cent Jersey blood, 12I Alder
ney, remaining 3 7 V native. Sol
id fawn-colored heifer calf, 75
per cent Jersey. Price on farm
$30. W. M. Redwine,
Powelville, Ga.
FEMALE MEDICINE
By giving tone to and strengthening the.Uter-
ine Svstem and bntlding up the general health,
INDIAN W15EJD
corrects all irregularities and annoying troubles
from which so many ladies suffer. It gives the
weak, debilitated woman health and strength.and
makes cheerful the despondent, depressed in
spirits. In change ofllfe no lady should be with
out INDIAN WEED. It is Safe and Unfailing.
Ask your Druggist.
For Sale by A. J. Lyndon, Newnan, Ga.
F. F. F.
Fowler’s Fly Fans, Fly Traps,
Fruit Cans, Fruit Jars, Fen
ders, Farm Bells, Fence Wire,
Field Hoes, Fishing Tackle,
Forks, Fluting Machines,
Freezers, (ice-cream,) Fruit
Kettles, 14-Fingered Cradles,
All seasonable goods at
“FELL’S”
Hardware and Stove Store.
TAX RECEIVER’S NOTICE.
THIRD AND LAST BOUND.
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. Monday, May 7th.
Senoia. Tuesday, May Ith.
Turin, Wednesday, May9th.
■harpeburg. Thursday, May 19th,
Palmetto, Friday, May 11th.
Byram’s Court Ground, Saturday, May 12th.
Young’s Tan Yard, Monday, May 14th.
Grantville, Tuesday, May loth.
Kirby’s Store, Wednesday, May 16th.
Handy, Thursday, May 17th.
Panther Creek Court Ground, Friday. May
Mth.
Hurricane Court Ground, Saturday, May
19th, A. K.
Sewell’s Mill, Monday, May 21st.
Newnan, from May 28th to June 9th. After
which time books will be closed.
J. J. FARMER,
Tax Receiver.
NEWNAN WAGON
COMPANY.
AT FOLDS’ OLD STAND,
DEPOT ST., NEWNAN, GA.
We are now prepared to do
any kind of Wagon work, and
in the best and most workman
like manner. Nothing but se
lect material is used in the con
struction of our wagons, and
every vehicle of our manufac
ture is sold upon an absolute
guarantee.
All kinds of WAGONS,
(double or single,) DRAYS,
CARTS, etc., made to order,
with patent iron hub and axle
or otherwise, as purchaser may
desire.
Special attention given to
buggy, wagon and plantation
repair work. Buggies over
hauled and repainted. Horse
shoeing a specialty.
All work done by skilled
workmen, under the supervis
ion of an experienced superin
tendent, and warranted;
Get our prices and give us
an order; we guarantee satis
faction.
D. J. FOLDS, Supt.
SEASON 1888!
The Standard-Bred Trotting Stallion,
NEWNAN,
8029.
Sired by ‘•Blackwood,” f74.) sire of “Pro-
telne,” 2:1*, “Blackwood, Jr.*’ 2:22, “Black
wood Prince,” 2:23%, etc. Dam by “Dictator,”
(13,) sire or “Jay Eye See,” 2:10. “Phallas,”
S:1S^4, “Director,” 2:17, and fifteen other 2:30
performers, combining the blood of the three
oreatest trotting families: “Hambletonian,”
“Mambrlna Chief’ and “American Star.”
“Newnan's” sire, “Blackwood,’’ sold for J30,-
000. His grandsire, “Dictator,” sold for $25,-
000. “Newnan” Is a stylish, handsome dark
bav, 15J4 hands high, and is undoubtedly the
best-blooded animal.ever brought to this sec
tion. For terms, etc., call on or address
R. M. HACKNEY.
Newnan, Ga., April 13—3m
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
nto 7 PA1ROFGOOD TsTO 7
IN LA. / MEN'S SHOES. LN /
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,
50 PIECES SATINE,
25 PIECES CHAM BRAY,
And a beautiful assortment of—
CHEVIOTS, DRESS LINENS,
CHECK MUSLINS, PIQUES, SOUDAN CLOTH,
PERCALES, WHIIE 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.