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Jerald and (Ptytisq. Newnan, Ga., Friday, June 15, 1888. WEEKLY CIRCULATION, 1,750. JAS. E. BROWN. Editor. NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC TICKET. FOR PRESIDENT : GROVER CLEVELAND, OF NEW YORK. for vice-president : ALLEN G. THURMAN, of omo. The State University. Prof. L. H. Ford returned last week from Athens, whither he went to ex amine into the condition of the affairs of the State University, having been ap pointed one of the Board of Visitors by Gov. Gordon. The report of the Board, which has already been officially submitted to the Governor, does not make a very cred itable showing, either for the execu tive management of that institution or for the State. They found the exami nation papers very good in some re spects, and unsatisfactory in others. A student at the University is permit ted to graduate on a general average of proficiency in his various studies. He may be deficient in one study, but makes up the deficiency in another, and thus secures his average, though his diploma certifies that he has passed a satisfactory examination in all stud ies. This is not regarded by the Board as an honest certificate of graduation, and is criticised accordingly. The Board also found that students were admitted who were entirely too young, ft has been the custom for matriculates to pass an examination in one study and perhaps fail in another. They are received on probation upon their prom ise to “catch ifp;” but it has been found that they rarely fulfill this promise, and drag through the session as they began. In order to remedy this trouble the Board concluded that it would be bet ter to raise the grade for matriculates than to increase the age, (which is now 14 years,) and so recommended. The dormitories were found to be in a wretched condition, both in point of sanitation and general comfortable ness. As an evidence of the loose dis cipline exercised by the faculty, atten tion is called to numerous scurrilous and obscene verses, pictures, etc., on the corridor walls of the dormitories. Benches and desks in the recitation rooms were found to have been shame fully mutilated by knife cuts, and oth er methods of defacement. To protect the State’s property, the Board recom mends the appointment of a proctor, who shall be placed in charge of the buildings. The Board also recom mends, that the scholastic year begin the middle of September and close pro portionately early; that the salaries of the chancellor and professors be in creased ; and that a State Normal Col- leg** be established, as a branch of the University, for the better training of teachers. The report is quite lengthy, and is an unvarnished statement of the con dition of affairs at the University as the Board found them. As it is the first time that official notice has been taken of . the evils complained of, the report should receive the serious con sideration of the Governor and be trans mitted to the Board of Trustees and to the General Assembly with his hearty indorsement of the recommendations therein made. Either with the view of deluding the public as to the real condition of the institution, or through the carelessness or partiality of visiting committees appointed heretofore, the irregularities and infractions complain ed of have been studiously evaded in previous reports, or else so skillfully whitewashed as not to excite comment. We therefore welcome the report of 1 the late Board of Visitors as a courag- i ous exception to the rule. It is on the right line exactly, and will create a j sensation when read and properly un- j derstood by the public. Had Gov. : Gordon appointed none save “practi- j cal educators,” as the law directs, the ! work of the Board would unquestiona- j bly have been greatly facilitated. This j requirement was disregarded, however, j in the appointment of two, if not three, | members of the late Board, and its effi- i ciency was correspondingly impaired. | of the Court is a question that we are quite willing to leave to the good judgment of the people, and whatever disposition they may see fit to make of it will satisfy us. At the same time, we do not consider it hardly fair to mislead the public on this or any other question, and are satisfied that our correspondent will readily acknowl edge his error when he has investigated the subject more thoroughly. Primary Elections. The action of the County Democratic Executive Committee, yesterday in or dering a primary election for the selec tion of legislative candidates is to be commended. Although one of the last counties in the State to take action in to the selection of candidates for the Legislature, it should be no less gratifying to know that a similar plan of nomination has been adopted in nearly all that have acted, so far. In this section of the State the primary system is in universal favor, and there is no reason why Coweta should not fall into line also. The primary plan strikes us as being especially desirable in the settlement of local issues such as are now being agitated in this coun ty. By this method the candidate and the issue are effectually disassocia ted, and, being presented upon their separate merits, can be easily disposed of at the polls without detriment or embarrassment to either. We have been consistent in our advocacy of the primary system since we became old enough to take an interest in politics, and that it is the fairest and most sat isfactory plan that can be adopted is a conclusion fully justified by our obser vation and experience in other locali ties. We believe that it will become popular in Coweta when it has been thoroughly tried. VERY PLAIN TALK The City Court. Ripples” makes a very careless i ternent in his estimate of the annual j t to the county of the City Court, j else he has been misinformed by j ae misguided or malicious opponent that tribunal. As a matter of fact, ; entire expense of the Court will j exceed $1,800 per annum, including s Judge’s salary. Nor is there any re reason why a City Court Judge mid be elected by the people than > Superior and Supreme Court iges. Nor is there any comparison ' :he relative qualifications of a Judge the Court of Ordinary and Judge the City Court. In the one case the I ;ies are merely perfunctory, a I iwledge of which can soon be ae- j red by any man of intelligence: in : other, a thorough knowledge of: ■ is required, which can be gained y by close and persistent study, and . necessary qualification in themean- of the statute. re are not im-lim. .1 : • ■ ’s City Conn for the mere porn.- •> of .troversythe uboiii ion or r A tail ion j About the Condition of Affairs in the State Universtty. Atlanta Constitution, 1-ith inst. Editors Constitution;—In compliance with the request of friends of the State University, I beg to offer to the people the following statement of facts about the University, aside from the report given by the board of visitors to the Governor. The State has spared neither labor nor moRey in providing expensive equipments for teaching intricate branches of science, such as chemistry, physics, civil engineering, etc. This apparatus is well cared for, and I have every reason to believe that in the hands of skillful teachers it is accom plishing the very end for which it was purchased. The library, too, is in good condition. Everything connected with it is in taste, and the young men who attend upon it cannot but be greatly benefited. Figures given to the board of visitors by the librarian show that a fair per cent of the students use it. I would that I could speak so well of all I saw, but the truth forbids it. Sick people often take bitter doses in order to get well, and the surgeon must sometimes saw off a limb or two to save life. To say that the State University is, in many respects, in a bad condition is putting it very mildly. In our report is a sentence like this: “We venture the assertion that in no university is there less immorality and vice than in this institution.” (I quote from memory.) I do not mean to deny this, yet I do not know that it is true. I voted against its being put in to the report, because I had no ocular proof that it was the fact. What is vice? If using tobacco is vice, then it seems to be almost universal there. No institution that I ever saw is so bad in this. The boys praise loudly some of the members of the faculty who “set up” the cigars at certain times. Is physical manhood worth anything to the State? Is it worth anything to these young men? What says their science about tobacco and the physical man? Is it hurtful or not to the aver age throat and brain and general nerv ous system? Did the State establish this delightful tobacco chair in the uni versity? What is the degree? Bache lor of Indecencies? I went into the re citation room, where the seniors were being examined in chemistry. The air was full of the smoke. Was there any young man in there whose mother had taken him to Sunday-school and who tried to teach him that respect for others was but common decency? Jlave refined people no rights in such a place? The railroads have reserved cars for such, but I am not sure that the State University has such a reserve. I mean by refined people those who are not ready to think that everybody enjoys smelling the tobacco smoke they puff from their mouths. I hold that the use of tobacco is a vice and has a vicious influence, especially on the young. Will some learned profes sor please prove that I am -wrong? All over some of the buildings, outside as well as inside, malicious hands have defaced with knife, chalk, lead pencil, etc. Over the door to the chapel room, in which daily services are conducted, is in large words an advertisement of an eating house. This, I suppose, is noth ing. Everywhere the lead pencil has done its perfect work in this line. The indecencies in the dormitories are en tirely unmentionable. But “boys w r ill be boys” excuses it before God aiid de cent men. When spoken of for the re port it was objected to as not being immoral, and therefore to be overlook ed as unhurtful to the institution. Where decency is at a discount man kind—and especially womankind- are sufferers. What is needed here is a prominent officer known as missionary. That there are young men here whose parents would be shocked to >ee and know their true moral surroundings cannot be doubted. They must won der, when they return from college, what gave them all their daring impu dence and disregard for all former teaching of purity, refinement and Christian grace. I know what does it. One mother was with her sick son. Did she > > any of this revolting indeeen- The officer of the institution said cy tome: “You cannot go in that build ing. There is a sick boy in the third story.” Yes. What, would 1 hurt him? was the query to me. Within a few windows of his was a drunken stu dent, or a lunatic, or a Yahoo—I can- n tell which he ,v»;.s -lunvlinu- id • a ■ ': .. j ! . urse, did • hurt sic:, .-vucicuu Tiic desks on which the students do their writing in the lec ture rooms remind one of the carpen ter’s saw-horse. It looks as if a manu al training feature should be establish ed for the geniuses in wood carving. This, again, is nothing, of course. One of the good members of the board of visitors argued that it could not be stopped. lie'was but recently a grad uate from there and no doubt uid a good deal of it himself; hence he could see nothing about all this mutilation. To a casual observer the whole scene betokens an utter want of discipline, where every boy is “put on his honor” befdre he has been taught the first let ter of the alphabet of self-government or respect for property. One said, “Well, some great men have gone from these old dingy and much abused walls.” No doubt of it, but many a boy goes away a harum-scarum rattle brain, who, with better surround ings, might have made a useful citizen. These years in younj* men’s lives are taught with too much of their future to be so neglected. I am a strong friend of this institution of learn ing, and in the name of higher education I pray that something will be done to save it from these terrible maladies that are fast killing it. There are excresences in the shape of incom petent men that need a sharp knife and a daring hand. During an eight days’ investigation, my eyes, and ears, and nose combined to teach me that it needs executive salvation. New and vitalizing power must be found that will stop this reckless disregard of all that is sacred and dignified and ennobling in this great institution of learning. Such a power need not be looked for among those under whose eyes all these sins have been committed with impunity. Lyman H. Ford, •* Board of Visitors, Superintendent City Schools. Newnan, Ga., June 13, 1SS8. An Epistle From Bro. Beadles. Mr. Editor:—To-day was “Children’s Jubilee Mission Day” at Jersey- Brown’s Chapel, Methodist Protestant church. It was estimated by good judges that there were over one thous and people present. The services oc cupied about two hours. All the child ren did well. Everyone, old and young, seemed to enjoy the day and the occa sion splendidly. The people of Jersey had dinner upon the grounds for all and none went off without an invita tion to dine; indeed, we think the in vitation was accepted by all who were present. We got up eight dollars of mis sion money for our “Japan Home.” We have 600 scholars in our schools there, three churches and seven mis sionaries. We have property there worth $12,000, and have expended $30,- 000 in the mission work. IV e also have eight home missionaries. Though the church was crowded and many could not get into the house, the general behavior was perfect. Each Tittle child seemed to be enthused with the idea of doing something to help spread the gospel of our Lord and to further His kingdom upon earth. We doubt not their little hearts sent up this prayer with their pennies— Lord, bless the penny I give, And send unto the heathen; May it cause some soul to live Forever with thee in heaven. Our work in this circuit is in a pros perous condition. Our congregations continue to increase tit every appoint ment. At my first appointment at Newton Factory church I had four hearers; at my last, about six hundred were present. I know not what the Covington En terprise said on the horse question, but I do know what I said, and here it is: “There are men—church members, too —■who will censure Judas for'selling out’ while they sell out for far less than he did in a horse swap.” This looks very much like the old question of “mote and beam.” Now, Bro. Brown, that don’t hurt “the boys,” for they are all my friends, and they are good, clever, nice people, too. I don’t know how my remarks were ever put in a newspaper, unless the devil put them there; for, if I am correctly informed, “every prin ter hath a devil.” Hurrah, for Newnan! It is the best town in Georgia, or any other State. It has the livest men, merchants, manufac turers, lawyers, doctors, liverymen, warehousemen, contractors and build ers, educators, preachers, hotels—and, above all the newsiest paper in any county. God bless the dear people of old Newnan and Coweta— When Jesus shall call all his children to come To the mansion He’s gone to prepare, If we meet no more here, and I know 1’U miss some, Will you meet me with Him over there? Please state for me that I am sorry I cannot be at the reunion of the 7th Georgia Regiment, 1st Georgia Regi ment and 12th Georgia Battalion. My protracted meeting comes off at New ton Factory Church at that time. Re quest ray old comrades to pray that I may be Tiled with the spirit of the Master, and enlist many soldiers for Him. Your brother in Christ, E. J. Beadles. Jersey, Ga., June 10th. “Peterson” for July is a capital num ber in every respect, and, from the first page to the last, cannot fail to delight every woman who sees it. This month begins a new volume with a brilliancy surprising even in this magazine, from which one always expects so much. The steelplate, “Jack’s mother,” is a gem; the mammoth steel fashion-plate is good in design and color; and all the other illustrations are first-class. The opening article, “How a Great English N oble Lives,” is of unusual interest at this time, as it gives an account, copi ously illustrated, of Hatfield House and its owner, the Prime Minister of England. Mrs. Lucy H. Hooper’s sto ry. “Doctor Davenant’s Daughter,” is one of the most original and absorbing sketches we have read in a long while —and. indeed, the tales and poetry generally are up to the best mark. The new serial, “A Knight of the Gar ter,” by Mr*. Olivia Lovell Wilson, be gins in a very fresh bright way; it is a study of watering-place life, just suited to this season. The fashions and nee dlework-designs alone are invaluable to every lady of taste. N ow is a good time to subscribe or to form a club. Send for a sample-copy. Terms: Two dollars a year, with great reduction to clubs. Address. Peterson's Magazine, 306 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa. The candidates have donned their war-paint and lively times may be ex pected in»the next two months.—Ser noia Sentinel. The nominating convention for the Fourth Congressional District will be held in Columbus on Tuesday, August 14th. Ctmtounccments. FOR THE LEGISLATURE. I hereby announce myself a candidate for the Legislature. My platform is as heretofore announced. GEO. A. CARTER. FOR THE LEGISLATURE. The friends of Judge THOS. SWINT hereby announce him as a candidate for the Legisla- lure, subject to the will of the Democratic voters of Coweta county. Primary election, July 31st. MANY VOTERS. FOR THE LEGISLATURE. I hereby announce myself a candidate for Representative from Coweta county to the next. General Assembly, subject to the action of the Democratic voters in the primary elec tion to be held July 31st. W. T. ARNALL. FOR THE LEGISLATURE. I am a candidate for Representative from Coweta county to the next General Assem bly, subject to the action of the Democratic party. W. Y. ATKINSON. Hctn Ctbuertisements. Notice to Contractors. Sealed bids will be received by the under signed until the 5th day of July next, for the erection of a factory building for the Newnan Cotton Mills. Bids will be received for the wood work, rock work, and brick work,sepa rately, and as a whole. The right to reject any and all bids is reserved. Plans and spec ifications can be seen at the office of R. D Cole, Sr., President, Newnan, Ga. R. H. HARDAWAY, J. P. BREWSTER, R. W. FREEMAN, Building Committee. Notice to the Public. All parties are hereby warned not to hire or harbor my son, William Broomhead, (19 years old, and a minor,) who has left my home. Any party who harbors or gives employment, to the said William will be prosecuted to the extent ol the law. WM. BROOMHEAD. This June Sth, 1SS8. MONEY FOR FARMERS I am prepared to negotiate loans on improved real estate at a total commission of 11 per cent, with interest at 8 per cent, payable once a year, to- wit: oi December ist. L. M. FARMER. Newnan, Ga. 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. CHEAP SPRING 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 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 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! —o- A WORD TO THE LADIES! FARMERS’ SUPPLY STORE! the TiieNa' it'ii meets next T : , n Convex: .*&day at- Chic-aco. * 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. ■^IP 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. 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 npw 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 CHAMBRAY, And a beautiful assortment of— CHEVIOTS, DRESS LINENS, CHECK MUSLINS, PIQUES, SOUDAN CLOTH, PERCALES, YV HIT. E 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 f die 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 Liable made for harvesting small grain. Price, $3 25. For sale only by TT ADD /• T Y A TT Q I ’•'TTT'.im'rtn rlAKliii v/ i-L 1 a .iiuriTuR.