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m lipid and ginurtisy. Ifewnan, Ga., Friday, June 22, 1888. WEEKLY CIRCULATION, 1,750. JAS. E. BROWN, Editor. NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC TICKET. for president : GROVER CLEVELAND, OF NEW YORK. FOR VICE-PRESIDENT t ALLEN G. THURMAN, OF OHIO. Prof. Ford and the State University. The article published by Prof. Ly man H. Ford in the Atlanta Constitu tion last week criticising the State Uni versity has provoked a tirade of abuse from the friends of that institution, in all quarters. Prof. L. H. Char bonnier, There is nothing more to be said. Prof. Ford is ready to stand by the charges contained in his letter of the 14th inst. It is to be regretted, per haps, that he did not submit the whole matter in the shape of a minority re port. This would have compelled of ficial recognition of the charges and opened the way for a more thorough investigation. If the coming Legisla ture is mindful of its duty in the prem ises this course may yet be adopted. If intemperance, vandalism and pub lic indecency are reprehensible and they are, in the meaning of the law if not in the estimation of the University faculty—then the course suggested above would seem to be imperati\e. In another column will be found the article from the Athens paper; also an editorial from the Savannah N-ews upon the same subject. Both are commend ed to a careful perusal. The City Court Again. _ , , Our genial but erratic friend for several years a member of the „ peems to have discovered a mare’s ulty, and at present Chancellor pro and eatly worried because it Rip- ttm., rushes to the defense of the Uni versity students, and while admitting that “they are not all saints,” does not hesitate to extenuate their con duct—tobacco, vandalism, scurrility, and all. The exposures made have excited his indignation to such a pitch that he does not stop to “seek the ap proval of his colleagues” before going into print, but seems rather to rely upon the moral homogeneity which holds the members of that institution together for indorsement and support and in this he is not disappointed. In the same issue of the journal which contains his reply to the strictures <rf Prof. Ford is a characteristic fulinina- tion from the members of the Senior j class, which is so nearly a repetition of the statement furnished for publication by their esteemed preceptor as to en courage the suggestion of a common authorship. Both are abusive, both are blustering, and both equally lack ing in argument as in courtesy. A sweeping denial of the indictment pre ferred by Prof. Ford is made, but it is .significant that not a single chargecon- tswsBed in that indictment is refuted. In subsequent issue of the journal re ferred to Prof. II. C. White asserts in positive terms that the complaint made by Prof. Ford as to the conduct of the Senior class while undergoing examina tion in chemistry had no foundation in fact, because he distinctly remembers that upon the occasion in question he requested the class to refrain from smo king—not as a mark of respect to the Board of Visitors, it seems, but out of consideration for the comfort of a mem ber of the class, to whom the fumes of tobacco were offensive. What was the necessity for making a special request on tliis occasion if the class had not been accustomed to the practice of smoking in the recitation rooms ? This raises a question of veracity between Prof. White and his class on one side, and the Board of Visitors on the other. With that we have nothing to do; nor does it weaken the force or effect of the general charges made. Prof. Ford is sustained not only by the official report of the Board of Visitors, but every charge made by,him is virtually admit ted by the Athens Chronicle, which is in.a position to speak as authoritatively on the subject as Prof. Charhonnier, Prof. White, or any other member of the faculty. The Chronicle frankly ad mits that “there are a few wild and nest, does not pan out as he expected it would. Last week he stated that the City C ourt would cost the taxpayers of the county $2,000 or §2,500, annually, exclusive of the Judge’s salary, which is §1,200. This would have shown a total yearly expense of §3,200 or §3,700 for 'this much-abused tribunal—depending, of course, upon the row of figures select ed as tlie correct estimate. We cor rected him, and asserted upon our own motion that the annual .expense of the City Court would not exceed §1,806. For this rash statement we are accused of being bilious; of being delicient in the strong mental qualities that are distinguishing marks of editorial and by the Governor, all nominations must be confirmed by the executive branch of the General Assembly before an ap pointment can be made. We suppose “Ripples” is fully informed upon this subject, however, and has raised the question merely to entangle us in the meshes of a fresh controversy. We do not remember to have stated at any time that the Supreme Court was a .“Court of original jurisdiction,” and so long as “Ripples” does not try to convince us to the contrary, we shall decline to controvert this point with him. The comparison drawn between the City Court and the Court of Ordinary is too ludicrous for discussion. The National Republican Conven tion met in Chicago last Tuesday, but up to the hour of going to press (Fri day morning) no nomination had been made. The “grand old party” is evi dently in a muddle, and it may yet be necessary to nominate Blaine in order to hold the organization together. Eureka Miffs. Mr. Editor:— With harvesting and grass-killing we hardly have time to write to our friends. The oat crop is very good, wheat fair, grass plentiful and hands scarce; hence, one-horse far mers with crops in for two are in a had row of stumps. Still, if the hot weather continues we’ll probably get through by August. Politics are running low. Farmers too busy to talk politics and cand* dates are aware of it; hence, they stay at writing distance. Our people speak in splendid terms of W. T. Ar- nall’s candidacy, and, I think, will sup port him solidly—provided our district doesn’t run a candidate. Mr. Arnall is regular home-made—born and reared in Coweta. His interests have always been with Coweta. He is perfectly sound on all the great issues that will legislative ability; of masquerading^ come before «> e e a f^ e L a S““S' e ^o over the signature of our .(Sever friend, Judge McClendon; of trying to confuse a disingenuous argument designed to catch the ear of the “dear people” on a question with which nine-tenths of the white voters of the county are more familiar than our venerable cor respondent himself appears to be, etc. We are a peaceable man, and have no disposition to harass our friend with a corollary of figures in addition to the facts already presented in this connection; hut since lie has cornered us we shall do the best we can to en lighten him, having done which we shall hold him to his promise to then confess his error. vote and perform other functions like a-lawyer, and will represent the mass es as well as a lawyer. If anybody has to stay at home, let the lawyers stay; for some member of the legal profession has always gone heretofore. It seems that a Legislature can’t do without a lawyer. Now, Mr. Editor, I don’t ob ject to a lawver, but I do most solemnly enter mv protest against sending a plu ral moniber this time. No, sir; we can’t stand that. I have about decided that we have laws enough made. If we can be made to obey what we already have we will do splendidly. However, I am not the judge. Mr. Arnall was asked by a friend to join the Farmer’s Alli ance and then announce. His reply was a stunner, and I honor him for it. He said, “I am perfectly in accord with the Alliance, and I hope the cause may To he honest, we did make a slight succeed; but, sir, I shall run on my own mistake in our statement last week. We said the annual expense of the City Court would not exceed §1,800. We have since made a closer investiga tion, and find that the total expenses will not exceed §1,000, including the Judge’s salary. Since the organization of the Court eight or nine months ago, thirty-five criminal coses have been disposed of that would otherwise have gone to the Superior Court, for the reason that they could not have been tried in the Justice Courts. During the same period forty-two cases have been returned to the quarterly ses sions of the City Court, all involving amounts of §100 and upwards, and all of which would have gone necessarily to the Superior Court. Of this num ber, sixteen have been disposed of, and twenty-six are awaiting the regular trial term. Seventy-two cases have been returned to the monthly sessions, sixty-two of which have been disposed of in their regular order, including eight special cases that would other- reckless young men in attendance at . - , ■ „ r< , T . * u , v , ,, wise have gone to the Superior Court the University, “and doubtless these i m °„„ „ Would take a delight in performing the works of ‘vandalism’ referred to by Mr. Ford.” The Chronicle confesses that “it would be well for the faculty to hold the reins more closely upon the more lawless classes, and expel those who are ringleaders in such conduct;” that “the acts of vandalism, and the intemperate habits referred to by Mr. Ford, all friends of the University de plore;” that “undoubtedly there is room for improvement in discipline,” etc. Tlie Chronicle also remarks: “We have nothing to say in defense of the tobacco habit;” that “we have heard that it was the case, on a few occasions, that a professor gave cigars to his class at a final examination.” Prof. Char- bonnier asserts that only one instance of this character has ever come to his knowledge, and that occurred twelve years ago. The Chronicle “has heard that it was the case” on more than one occasion, and evidence is abundant that similar instances have been frequent in recent years, the present included. The Chronicle also corroborates the charge in reference to the “indecent defacing of the buildings, benches and desks, with pencil, chalk and knife, and reluctantly adds: “We have noth ing to say in defense uf this.’ It will be observed, therefore, that tlie Athens paper admits the truth of every charge of importance preferred by Prof. Ford. Only one of the charges has been de nied outright, and that is that the class in chemistry were smoking when the Board of Visitors entered the hall in which the examination was being con ducted. On this point the unsupported . testimony of Prof. White will not out weigh that of Prof. Ford. Tlie only other question involved in doubt hy fche controversy is in reference to the drunken student alluded to l>y Prof. Ford. Prof. Charhonnier insinuates that Prof. Ford heard no such disturb ance as that complained of; hut there will be no difficulty in establishing this circumstance. The unseemly behavior of the festive bacchanal was remarked by other it was t Prof. Ford. Ten are now on the docket awaiting trial. The total expenses of the Court since January 1st have been §796—§600 for salary of Judge for six months, and $196 on account of jury and bailiffs. These figures are taken from the Treasurer’s books, and show every item of expense, as well as the purpose for which it has been incurred. In the ex perience of tlie Court, the spring term is usually more expensive than the fall session, and it can he safely estimated that the various expenses for the re mainder of the year will not exceed $S00. The Solicitor, Clerk and Sheriff receive only such fees as would be al lowed them as officers of the Superior Court, and no more. They are paid nothing out of the county treasury. The average cost of trial in the Supe rior Court is not less than §50 for each case tried, or about §100 (two cases) for each day that the Court is in session. At the recent spring term of our Supe rior Court only nineteen cases were disposed of, and the total cost of the session was over §1,000. Since October, when tlie City Court was organized, fifty-one cases have been disposed of that would otherwise have gone to the Superior Court, and as the aver age cost of trial in the City Court is about §3 for each case, the reader can easily calculate the amount thus saved to the county. Nor does this in clude tlie amount saved in jail fees, which is considerable. This information i« obtained from the records, and is as accessible to “Ripples” or any other citizen as it has been to u merits. I am not a policy seeker Voters, notice the last clause. Did Mr. A.’s legion of friends petition him to come before the people? No, sir. A hint to the wise is sufficient. Miss Susie Stewart, of Griffin, and Gallic Merritt, of Atlanta, were guests of Miss Mamie Taylor last week. On the occasion of the commence ment sermon at Excelsior High School, Messrs. W, B. Edwards, J. G. Addy and Dr. Young accompanied Misses Mamie Taylor, Callie Merritt and Susie Stewart to Senoia. Misses Bennie Hutchinson, Carrie Taylor, Mamie Taylor, Mattie Rawls and Jessie Hodnett took in the Senoia High School exercises. Misses Anna Brakefield and Clara Williams are on an extended visit to Pike and Harris counties, S, A, S. and L. L. H. are lieart-sick. Miss Lilia Kelly, of Jonesboro, was the guest of her uncle, Mr. Ben Hutch inson, last Sunday. Miss Lilia is a per fect little beauty. A very beautiful and sweet young lady came visiting Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Foster last Saturday night, and Mr. F. lias the “broad grins” on account of the visitor. Mrs. Grover Cleveland may enlarge her wardrobe, for still they come—that is, the namesakes. We learned Thursday with sadness of the violent illness of Mrs. J. W. Taylor, of Lutherville. Dr. J. P. Tay lor was sent for in great haste on Wed nesday by liis brother, Dr. J. W. Tay lor. Mr. A. H. Rawls’ “low tariff’’.corn is silking and tasseling. How does 1S- inch high, 12 squares to the stalk, stand for low tariff cotton? Last Sunday at the Methodist church Rev. Mr. Stipe delivered one of those fine theological discourses for which his mind seems so well adapted, from the subject, “Christian Freedom.” He showed plainly the biblical and only plan wherein liberty and freedom are obtained—through obedience to the di vine command. Those who iniss these sermons miss much. Mrs. A. H. Rawls was quite sick last Tuesday. Last Wednesday evening we had something like a water-spout. It prov ed the boss land-washer of the season. Some hail and a very high wind accom panied the rain. Com, oats and cotton were blown about considerably. I am directed by the president of the L. K. Club to say to the proprietors of the Eureka Mills, that if they don’t stop some holes in the east and south portion of the building, the club will be forced to take steps to have it done. Mr. A. H. R. is the boss whistler of this district. Many thanks to Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Addy for a sack of nice June apples. Mr. W. B. Edwards, Jr., leaves Mon day for Fayette countyto look after his farm. He will be gone several days. Haralson was chock full of people this evening. Uncle Blalock. June 17th. Prof. W. L. Cousins is at home once more, but will leave soon. He thinks a sojourn at Senoia might recuperate his broken heart. m Miss Annie Hindsman and Prof. . L. Cousins attended the grand contort at the Southern Female College, La- Grange, last Tuesday night. Misses Jessie Albright and Jennie Sewell are visiting Miss Carrie Taylor, at Haralson. . Miss Flora Hayes and her friend, Miss May Kellum, of Atlanta, are visiting Mrs. I. B. Murphy. Miss Bessie Summer, our popular music teacher, will leave for her home in Senoia this week. Miss Vonnie, her sister, who has been visiting Miss Nannie Martin, will accompany her. Our little city lias been alive with pretty girls from the adjacent towns. Come again. We are very fond of girls. . We were glad to see our genial old friend, R. M. McCaslin, in our midst last Sunday. I think there must be some attraction here by his frequent visits—especially liis unusual interest in school matters. Miss Effie is spending the week with her cousin, Miss Loretta Hines. Mr. Henry Harris, ofNewnan, spent last Tuesday is our citj*. M. June 19th. The Congre sional Convention to Meet in Columbus. On Thursday, i4tli inst., the Demo cratic Executive Committee of the Fourth Congressional District met in the council chamber at Columbus, there being present: W. S. Wallace, of Taylor. O. L. Reese, of Carroll. W. L. Hudson, of Harris. B. T. Peacock, of Marion. T. A. Atkinson, of Meriwether. G. M. Williams, of Muscogee. G. H. Estes, of Talbot. E. R. Bradfield, of Troup. J. S. Powell, of Coweta. This was the full committee, except John W. Hewellof Chattahoochee, and Frank S. Loftin of Heard. The meeting was held to determine the time and place of holding the nom inating convention. Nearly every county in the district presented invita tions asking that the convention meet in their counties, but after a full dis cussion of the matter, the committee decided to hold the convention in Co lumbus, and fixed the date of the meet ing on August 14. A Common Sense Remedy. In the matter of curatives what you want is something that will do its work while you continue to do yours—a rem edy that will give you no inconvenience nor interfere with your business. Such a remedy is Allcock’s Porous Plas ters. The plasters are purely vegeta ble and absolutely harmless. They re quire no change of diet, and are not af fected by wet or cold. Their action does not interfere with labor or busi ness; you can toil and yet be cured while hard at work. They are so pure that.the youngest, the oldest, the most delicate person of either sex can use i them with great benefit. Beware of imitations, and do not he j deceived bv misrepresentation. Ask for Allcock’s, and let no ex- j planation or solicitation induce you to l accept a substitute 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 vrrv r 7 PAIR OF good TsJ r 7 JNU. / MEN’S SHOES. 1 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. Ctnnouncements. FOR THE LEGISLATURE. After consultation with a goodly number of tlie Democratic voters of the county, both in town and country, and feeling that it is the duty of all good citizens to see to it that our ablest and most acceptable men are chosen to represent them in the Legislature, and know ing J. P. JONES to possess such qualifica tions as entitle him to the confidence and support of the Democracy of the county, we hereby present him as the choice ot tlie far mers for this responsible office, and heartily commend liis candidacy to the Democratic voters of the county. He is a practical far mer and knows nothing of tlie arts of the pol itician; is sound on all questions that will en ter as issues into the campaign, and can al ways be found when an expression of his views is sought upon any question. We have no hesitancy, therefore, in asking the voters of Coweta county to support Mr. Jones in the coming primary election as the candidate of THE FARMERS OF COWETA. FOR THE LEGISLATURE. I announce myself as a candidate for Rep resentative from Coweta county to the next General Assembly, subject to the approx al of the qualified voters of said county in the primary election to be held 3lst of July next. JOHN F. METHVIN. JUST RECEIVED! -o— ! I A 1 NO R) 1 ro n ri H r - El LAI D1 ES! —rr 1 |! M| ! I l| 11 j i 1 1 ^ l 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 ture, subject to the will of the Democratic voters of Coweta county. Primary election, July 31st. MANY VOTERS. Lutherville. Mr. Editor:—Our commencement ' passed off very nicely. A large crowd ; from a distance was in attendance all j the time. Plenty of candidates were i on hand, as smiling and pleasing as usual. Messrs. B. H. Sasnett, Joe Terrell, Why did he not rake the i Warner Hill, Dr. Floyd, Tom Atkinson, trouble to look into the matter before j Hamburger and Lon McGehee, : . ., . . . -i tt i i j 1 of Greeuville, attended the commence- luggmg it mto print. Had he done so mei q exercises last week. lie would have been impelled to the j Prof. W. W. Seals left to-day for s-nve conclusion reached bv us. he-1 Thomaston, on a visit to his parents. cause the figures are there to show for ! Mrs Jane Taylor, who has been dan can e - =• | gerously ill for a week, is convalescing I themselves. ; slowly and we sincerely hope she will i “Ripples’" insists that Judges of the j soon recover. Superior and Supreme Courts are j Miss Lizzie Patterson left Monday , rhr> fipnar : tor her home, near Mountville. Miss elected hr the 1 1 ’ ~ I Lizzie has been in our midst for some al Assembly. Accepting lus construe- ! time, and during her stay has made embers of the Board before tion of this point as true, City Court j many friends who regret'to see her 111-Hit to tlie attention of ; Judges are like we ' “people; because, 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. Hen? Hbrertisements. FOR SALE! THE MOSES SCHOOL BUILDING. For the next ten days the undersigeed will receive sealed bids for the above building. Building to bo removed within three weeks a<ter bid is accepted. Tlie right to reject any and all bids is reserved. P. F. CUTT1NO, R. W. ANDREWS, R. D. COLE, JR., June22d. Committee. elected by tlie , leave, hut hope she will come hack ere while nominated I the “leaves begin to turn.” $25.00 Reward. Will be paid for the capture of necro boy 12 rears old. dark ginger-cake color, weighs about 75 pounds. Goes by different names— JOHN, or CHARLEY, or RABBIT JOHN SON: small to his age; hair cut short and scars on head: left here 12th inst. going to wards Newnan, Ga.; had on white straw hat and light jeans clothes, and very dirty; had a pocket knife with big blade broken. Above reward will be paid for his delivery at Talla poosa, or reasonable charges and the under signed will come after him on notice “ GEO. R. HUTCHENS. Tallapoosa, Ga., June 19. 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 CHAMBRAY, And a beautiful assortment of— CHEVIOTS, DRESS LINENS, CHECK MUSLINS. PIQUES, SOUDAN CLOTH j PERCALES, WHITE GOODS, Etc. These goods are bargains, viewed in any light, and notl ing better can be had. We get them at wholesale jobber j prices (not in Atlanta,) and can save our customers the mi( die man’s profit. This we propose to do. Remember, the BAY STATE SHOE is always tl best. A large lot just received, embracing all the late style?! 15-FINGER JOSH BERRY GRAIN CRADLE. The best Cradle made for harvesting small grain. Pru $3 25. For sale only by HARDAWAY & HUNTE