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Suite Jerald and ^dtjertiaei]. BY THE NEWNAN PUBLISHING CO. S. W. MURRAY, I’.nsincss Munacer. OFFICIAL ORGAN OF CITY AND COUNTY SUBSCRIPTION PRICK. *1.50 A YEAR. All communications advocating the claims of candidates for office will be charged for at the rate of five cents per line. vention was called to select delegates to a State convention that has no con nection whatever with the contest in this judicial circuit, and that such an indorsement should have been injected into the proceedings of a meeting call ed for an entirely different purpose, is vert' funny, indeed. However, as the Graphic archly remarks in concluding its report of the meeting, perhaps it is only “Troup county’s way.” position as much as any man we know. NEIGHBORHOOD POLITICS. A Casual Survey of the Field, and an Impartial Discussion of the Va rious Political Aspirants. The early meeting of the State and National Conventions this year, which have been called fully thirty days soon er than usual, has resulted in a corres ponding precipitancy in the opening of the campaign in every section of the State. In a majority of the counties legislative candidates have already an nounced, and are actively engaged in canvassing their chances for election; while Congressional aspirants are bob bing up in all the Districts save two or three. As soon as Congress adjourns the anxious incumbents will hasten homeward and endeavor to repair their broken “fences,” which, in some in stances, will need to be ridered” to prevent them from going to pieces. This is particularly true as re gards the Fourt h District, and the in dications portend a very sultry cam paign. Mr. Grimes will be opposed fox- re-election by Hon. It. II. Jackson, of Heard, who, it. is understood, will for mally announce his candidacy either this week or next, which will place him squarely in the race. Mr. Jackson is President of the State Farmers’ Al liance, and it is fair to assume that his connection with this popular move ment, and his personal and official in fluence with the leading members of the order, (which is very strong in this District,) will give to his candidacy a formidableness that even the recog nized popularity of Mr. Grimes cannot easily overcome. He was a member of the last State Senate, and took a prom- iment part in the debates and delibera tions of that body, being chairman of the committee on education and a member of other important commit tees. His course, so far as we know, has been generally approved by his dis trict. Indeed, it is understood that Carroll county (whose time it is, under the rotation rule, to name the Senator this year,) offered to indorse him for renomination, but he declined in order to become a candidate for Congress. Be this as it may, he undoubtedly con trols elements of strength in that- county that will stand him in good stead in the coming race, and is equally strong in other localities. Mr. Grimes has some advantages, however, that must not be overlooked. His record in Congress has been excep tionally commendable for a new mem ber, and he is the youngest of 1 he Geor gia delegation. His position on the tariff question has been irreprova- ble, and on all other party issues he has stood squarely by the Democratic- majority. While he has done but lit tle for this end of the District, we will do him the justice to say that very little has been demanded of him; yet through his influence and efforts Columbus has beeix materially benefited, and fully appreciates his sei-vices. TV hatever in fluence can be exerted by that city to seeux-e his indorsement by the counties in the lower end of the Disti-ict will be done, and his friends are now actively at woi'k in his behalf. The effect of this influence has been strikingly man ifested already, in vai-ious quartexs. Delegates to the Congressional Con vention were chosen and instructed for Grimes in Taylor county last week, while Muscogee, Chattahoochee and Heard have indorsed him in flattering terms. True, the action of Heard has been criticized by the friends of Mr. Jackson, who claim that the conven tion was not sufficiently representative in character to speak for the county, and this is probably true. No one doubts that Mi". Jackson w-ill carry his own county when the issue is, fairly- made; but the action of the Heard con vention is surprising to say r the least, and shows conclusively the sort of tactics that will be employed by Mr. Grimes’ friends iix the present campaign. Thei-e is a*strong Grimes faction in Troup, also, and while it lacks a good deal of being a majority, it is formida ble enough to amount to a fighting force, and if its leadei's should succeed in getting control of the convention, as they did two years ago, Col. J. VV. Hall, the versatile and ae- j complishedassistant clerk of the House j of Representatives, finds time to write | weekly letters to several papers in the j Fourth Congressional District, in which j Congressman Grimes usually comes in ] for a liberal share of the praise that is regularly doled out to the esteemed Georgia statesmen temporarily residing at the national capital. We believe Col. Hall For the office of Solicitor-General of the Coweta Circuit there are, so far, but two camdidates—Hon. T. A. At kinson of Meriwether, and Hon. J. H. Pitman of Troup. Hon. H. M. Reid, the present able and popular Solicitor, will not offer for re-election. Indeed, since prohibition went into effect, and city and county-courts have been es tablished in the larger counties of the circuit, the emoluments of the office have so appreciably diminished that it is scarcely worth striving foi\ Mr. Reid has held the office continuously for eight years, and could be easily re elected if he desired the place. J. A. PARKS. W. G. ARNOLD. J. S. WARE. THE NEWNAN CARRIAGE AND BUGGY WORKS. The legislative race in Coweta is be ginning to excite some interest, though it is somewhat early- yet to venture a obtained his appointmentj prediction as to what the^ final, result through the friendly mediation of Con- j will be. So far, Hon. VV . V. Atkinson l gressman Grimes. , the only announced candidate, and but for the importunities of his friends A mass meeting of the Heard countyj even his announcement would not have Democracy was held in Franklin on been made so early, if at all. His course Tuesday, 1st inst., when the following resolutions w r ere adopted: lie il resolved by the Democratic party of Heard county, in mass meeting assem bled, 1. That we most heartily and un qualifiedly- indorse the manly and une quivocal stand taken by President staked and j Cleveland in behalf of tariff reform and reduction of the surplus; that the poli cy so clearly and strongly set forth by him in his recent annual message to Congress is dictated by true wisdom and sound policy, and is the correct and proper solution of the present alarm ing situation. z. That the enormous surplus now in the national treasury is the result of un necessary taxation, brought about through the instrumentality of our pres ent vicious, inequitable and illogical tar iff laws, and that unnecessary taxation is unjust and smacks strongly of tyranny and oppression— is wrung in policy and iniquitous in principle. 3. That “the taxation of luxuries for revenue sufficient for the purpose of gov ernment economically- administered presents no feature of hardship, but the necessaries of life used and consumed by- all the people, the revenue upon which adds to the cost of living in every- home, should be greatly- cheapened.” 4. That we hei’eby instruct our dele gates to the State Convention to vote fox- no man as a delegate to the St. Louis Convention who is not well known to be in full accord with President Cleveland and his tariff policy, and who will not pledge himself to insist upon and urge the nomination of Grover Cleveland,and that upon a platform indicated in his recent message. 5. That we earnestly indorse t he course of Senator Colquitt in his uniform and persistent efforts to bring about a reduc tion of the revenue and a revision of the tariff upon the necessaries of life. 6. That we indorse the stand Con- gressman Grimes has taken upon the lea ding issues of the day, and his faithful labors in behalf oi bis constituents du ring this liis first term in the House. 7. That Thus. B. Davis, JamesM. J: trill, Henry Zacliry, Benj. Awbry and Chas. G. Thaxton be appointed dele gates, and Wesley Spearman, J. D. Cook, J. V. D. Stephens, P. M. Strickland, Kinion Adams and II. J. Pritchett be appointed alternates, to the Atlanta Convention of May 9th, 1888, to select delegates to the Democratic Convent ion to be held in St. Louis, June 5th, 1888, to nominate a candidate for President of the United States of America for the ensuing four years. 8. That we hold primary elections for Congressman and member of the Legis lature, in the county- of Heard, and that the returns from the several districts bo made to the executive committee on the following day; that said executive committee consolidate all the votes iTom the several districts and declare the names of the men getting a plixralityot all the votes polled the candidates tor the respective offices. . «.i That we recommend lion. Ifios. W. Grimes for re-election to Congress from the Fourth Congressional District of Georgia for the ensuing two years. The committee appointed to draft the foregoing resolutions was compos ed of Messrs. C. G. Thaxton, C. J. Mc Dowell, Wesley Spearman, J. V. D. Stephens, P. II. Whitaker, aud J. B. Ware. When the resolutions were presented to the convention for adop tion, Messrs. J. B. Ware and Wesley Spearman made the following minoiity report: We enter our dissent to the report of the committee in the recommendation of the re-election of Hon. T. W. Grimes to Congress. The majority report was adopted. in the last Legislature was so conspic uously honorable and praiseworthy, however, that there seems to be a pop ular demand for his return. lie made considerable reputation by his arraign ment of the Agricultural Department, as well as by- his'courageous position on t lie State Road question, and was a recognized leader in the Lower House. Among others who have been men tioned as possible or probable contes- .uiis for the honor of representing the county in the next Legislature are Messrs. U. B. Wilkinson, J. P. Jones, J. F. Methvin, J. P. Taylor, Geo. A. Carter, II. C. Fisher, J. B. Goodwvn, II. W. Camp, N. B. Glover, L. M. Mc Gee, S. L. Whatley, and J. B. Hunni- •cutt. The names of other gentle men, equally worthy, have doubtless been discussed also:—the foregoing list includes those only whose candidature has, in a suggestive way, been brought to our notice. They are all good men, and it is not assuming too much to say that the interests of the people would be absolutely safe in the hands of eith er or any of them. No county in the State can boast a more virtuous or honorable citizenry, and it would be really difficult to make a mistake, no matter whom the choice of the people may fall upon. We are now prepared to do all kinds of Carriage, Buggy and Wagon work, and in a style that cannot be excelled in the State, or anywhere else. Our work men are skillful and efficient; our material the best that money will buy; our equipment thorough and complete in even' department. In fact, we have spar ed neither pains nor expense in preparing for the bus iness, and-our facilities for doing work in this line are first-class in every respect. We have on hand the finest lot of material ever put into buggy or carriage work in this section of the State, and workmen that know exactly how to put it together. We do not get our vehicles "knocked down,” from the North, as many othei manufacturing lumsdo, but make them out and out. This is our strongest recommendation. We manufacture CARRIAGES, PHAETONS, LANDEAUS, HEARSES. ROAD-CARTS, BUGGIES, SULKEYS, WAGONS ETC. also prepared to do all kinds of carriage, buggy and wagon repair work, in d at the lowest prices. Plantation work and horse-shoeing a specialty. the We are best style and at the lowest prices Give us vour work; we guarantee satisfaction. , j. S. WARE, (late with Summers & Murphy, Barnesville,) Superintendent. Communicated. A Grand Picnic. The grandest picnic of the season was enjoyed yesterday on the plantation of \r.. IX O’ milA« frnm this Mr. B. T. Sims, two miles from this place. The spot chosen for the occa sion was one whose beauty is far be- vond description and whose conven ience is unsurpassed. Extending from the southern bank of the ever refresh- of flm ftirnniK^ #>11OW •TfLC'lvPt’. th Henry County Weekly: “Weobserve iat Hon. W. Y Atkinson, of Coweta, is again prominently spoken of as candidate for re-election. Mr. Atkin son was one among the few members of the Legislature who had the grit to at tack the Georgia Bureau of Agricul ture, which has proven one of the most expensive and useless departments that was ever engrafted on to the (State De partment. It has been clearly demonstrated that the farmers of Georgia pay above $50,000 annually for the support of this But-1 institution, and do not receive one dol lar in return. We hope that Air. At kinson may be returned, that be may be instrumental in abolishing this frau dulent department. The farmers are too poor to indulge in this costly luxu- ingwaters of the famous Yellow Jacket, this picturesque dale reaches to the fern- covered hills a short distance below. On every side the eye is met by Na- tm-e’s most pleasing sceneries, which, to the admirers of the beautiful, no sculpturings of Angelo nor paintings of Murillo ai-e more lovely. Through its center the cool waters of a laughing brook wind their way amid beds of the sweetest flowers and beneath the shade of trees of the most gorgeous foliage. Near this little brook was const meted a large and splendid swing, which was in constant use by both children and growp people, while others were busily engaged in fishing and va rious other amusements. Many fish were caught, which, on account of the abundant supply of other provisions carried by the ladies, were deemed unnecessary to be cooked; consequently they were taken home, thus rendering the picnic pleasant not only while we were on the creek, but for hours after wards. The expi'ession, “It is good to be here,” was not infrequently heard STILL MARKING 'EM DOWN! One of the leading local issues in Meriwether county, incident to opening of the present campaign, primary elections—the Democracy of the county being apparently divided on the question. Two weeks ago a primary election was held for twenty- eight executive committeemen, and it is worthy of note that twenty-five out of the whole number elected were openly committed to the primary plan. This is significant as showing the grow- which Communicated. Two Important Questions. There are two questions of vital im portance to the people of Georgia to which they should direct more than or dinary attention, and to which they should attach more than usual interest. Upon these two momentous ques tions our “Republican Senator,” as he is called by some, (and the appellation is not wholly a misnomer,) is on record as against t he best interests of Georgia and her citizens. First—the Senator advocates the abo lition of the internal revenue on whis ky and the perpetuation of liis liihg tariff or protective ideas. Secondly—the Senator clamors for “betterments” at the hands of the toil ing taxpayers of Georgia, after having made an agreement nor to do so, upon a consideration satisfactory to himself. The Senator advocates high tariff for the purpose of keeping out of the American markets importations which will come in competition with his in terests,—products of other countries that will rival his own productions and thereby destroy to a great extent the princely profit Which he now deiives from his own mines and manufactories. Self-interest, and not the public good, I fear, prompts and actuates the Sena tor in his position upon this question. The Senator will always be found on the right side—if self-interest so dic tates. The Senator was before the last Gen- eral Assembly of Georgia in a lengthy communication, setting forth his de mand for “betterments,” and embel lishing the whole with a “curiously the wrought” argument. And this matter was I will be brought to the attention of Georgians again by the Senator in some shape, in some form, and at some op portune time during the session of the next General Assembly. Perhaps his position and declarations on the internal revenue question are for the purpose of solidifying, as much as in him lietli, that section of the State from whence has emanated his strongest adherents heretofore, and j from which same section has been heard was grand. Its beauty might be com pared to the banquets of Horace and Maecenas, and its abundance with the feasts of the most extravagant epicu rean. In fact, nothing was lacking that the fair hand of woman could ren der pleasant to the taste and charming to the ey.e. One of the most amusing features of the dav was the large and jolly school of Professor C. C. Nall marching out to the grounds from town, with all the. glee that could be displayed by school children. The Professor exercised much skill in the management of the young people, and as he would run from one place to another, he reminded one very much of an old woman with a liouse- full of unruly children. While I seem to digress somewhat from the subject, I would suggest to any widow whose children have become too unruly, that it would be well to set her cap, and that well, as he seems hard to catch. It is useless to say, in conclusion, that notwithstanding the many picnics given yesterday, there was not one of our party who would be willing to ex change one hour’s enjoyment on Yellow Jacket for the whole day anywhere else. Attendant. Grantville, May 5, 18S8. My Spring Goods are all now in, and I respectfully call atten tion to a few bargains in the Dry Goods and Clothing line, as an earnest of what I propose to do for my fellow-citizens du ring the spring and summer in the way of cheap goods. For example, I am now sell ing full Cassimere Spring Suits _ at $8 that sell everywhere for $io. Splendid Cassimere Suits at $io, worth $12. Genuine Cheviot Suits at $14—same goods can’t be bought in Atlanta for less than $16 or $18. Fine Worsted Suits at $16 50— worth $20. Elegant Dress Suits, latest styles and finest fabrics, at $20—nothing finer in the city. I have also a handsome f,;r‘';Siv £ l°uul ?w.CV» ! i Hne of Alpaca and Silk-Mixed Coats and for this hour, as is customary on such; y e sts—all sizes, including extra lengths: antoftlfe ffiay .^Tcfbe^sure^heV irm&r A full assortment of Boys’ and Children’s Suits, all sizes, and at prices ranging from $4 to $12 50. I can heat the world on Shoes. My stock of Gents’, Ladies’, Misses’, Youth’s and Children’s Shoes is the most select, if not the largest, in town. Gents’ fine Shoes, from $3 to $6; Ladies’ dress Shoes, from $2 25 to $3 75; Misses’ Shoes, from $1 75 to $2 50; Children’s Shoes, from 65c to $1. These shoes are manufactured by Frank D. Weyldman & Co., of Phila delphia, and each pair is sold upon an ab solute guarantee. A full line of spring and summer Hats —Felt and Straw—all styles and prices. An elegant line of Gents’ Neckwear, Herrin? has marked his Furnishing Goods, etc., and the largest Clothing down so low assortment to select from in town. 1 touldn 1 iesi3t A large stock of Shirts, laundried and unlaundried. A full linen, reinforced bosom, unlaundried Shirt for 50 cents; worth 75c. Gents’ Underwear in great variety. Ginghams, 10 and 12AC. White Checked Muslin, 10c.— worth 12A. Yard-wide White Lawn, 10c.—worth 12^. Fig ured Lawn, 4c.—worth 5. Bleaching from 5 to 10c., accord ing to quality. Brown Linen, Cottonades, Table Damask, Corsets, etc. A good Bustle, 20c. A special lot of Tobacco at 35c. per pound. Going rapidly. I keep also a general stock of Groceries, Hardware, Plows, Crockery, etc., which will be sold cheap, either for cash or on time for approved paper. Fann laborers are quitting many of the fanns in Schley county. They de mand higher wages, and, being refused, are quitting work. FARMERS’ SUPPLY STORE! ing popularity of the system, which is it is easy to J real ] y t p e on i y method by which the nue tax. see how the county may be c ai '-|willof the people can be fairly ascer- ried for Grimes again, e\on A=* l inst tained on any question. The plan has to his claim of “betterments,” upon the the wishes of a majority. I mess , p een adopted in fully four-fifths of the i<j ea that lie is working for the interest Troup should put forward a candidate, count j e , G f the State, and where it has I of their constituency on the internal which is not now likely, it is conceded i, iven a fair trial is never discarded. ’ revenue question, he may thereby cre- WUiU , “ , wile- ; oee ngi\euai.ni , ate a sensation m Georgia in the near that that county will be ‘ i — ' , future on this claim of his for “bet- ground of the campaign. Should Mr. , The Haralson correspondent of the ; terments.” The Senator expects to Grimes be successful in again securing j Trillin Aries nominates the genial aud accomplish, in the ripeness of time, his We and Spring have large received a assortment of Clothing, comprising elegant the loudest complaints and deepest mutterings against the internal reve- _ _ By accomplishing this feat a p the new styles and patterns, and securing members ot the General 2 r Assembly from that section favorable which we are selling at aston- the vote of Troup, his nomination will; gh if ty editor of that excellent journal be well-nigh assured; though it is as-|f or Legislature. We second the the Grimes faction has j nom jnation by a rising vote. last serted that coined little strength since the campaign, and .will be vigorously op posed by some of the leading politi cians of the county, who were hamper ed two years ago by the candidacy of a home man—Judge J. H- Fannin. There are three candidates for the' Judgeship of the Coweta Circuit, to- wit: Hon. S. W. Harris, the present incumbent, Hon. W. A. Turner of this : couuty, and Col. T. W. Latham of | Campbell—with Troup yet to hear ThP Trouo Democracy met last week • from. The Coweta candidate is active- Th , ?L the State Con-Ilyin the race, and has an extended and ^ and after passing resolutions | influential acquaintance throughout Yention,a Cleveland and Col- the State whose support can be relied commendatory o ^ indorse ; upon in this or any other emergency. quitt, se £ ed t f the solicitor-; He is a good lawyer, a genial and pop- j ture, with a good profit added, on ail t^CoS C^ult. Tko ci>n- j ular gentleman, aud would diguify thej th* necessaries oi borne. own purposes, but for the present the wily financier is only laying down “stepping stones.” The Senator has many admirers in Georgia, and in some respects he is a man to be admired, but the citizens of Georgia should see to it that too many of his personal friends and strongest adherents shall not go to the General Assembly, or he might avail himself of the opportunity of calling in willing hands to assist him in laving “stepping stones.” What do these monopolists care for the laboring classes who pay tribute to them and enrich them because of a high tariff ? What do wealthy manufactur ers care for consumers who render trib ute to them because of a tariff from 25 to 120 per cent, on cost of manufac- Arden. 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. Burpee’s Fresh Water- Ground Meai always on hand. Best Meal in the market for table use. J. I. & G O. SCROGGIN, West Side Public Square, Newnan, Ga, J. R. HERRING. T. E. FELL & CO. HARDWARE, NAILS, IRON AND STEEL, CUTLERY, AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS. HOUSE FURNISHING HARDWARE, COOKING STOVES AND TINWARE. COTTON GINS, CARRIAGE MATERIAL, BELTING. All kinds of Job Work in Tin done on short notice.