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fte gtrald and ^dccrfoti Kewnan, Ga., Friday, June 29, 1888. WEEKLY CIRCULATION, 1,750. JAS. E. BROWN. Editor. NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC TICKET. for president : GROVER CLEVELAND, OF NEW YORK. FOR VICE-PRESIDI^KT ALLEN G. THURMAN, of oiito. and The Republican Nominees. After seven days of juggling jostling, of plotting and counter-plot ting, and of clumsy political maneu vering, the result of the Republican travail at Chicago seems as much a cause of disappointment to the party which brought it about as it is gratify ing to Democrats everywhere. Benja min Harrison, of Indiana, was nomina ted for President and Levi P. Morton, of New York, received the nomination for Vice-President. There is no evi dence that either was the choice of the convention, and less still that there was a popular demand for their nomi nation even in the States which they rep resent, respectively. Gresham, of Indi ana, led Harrison by several votes on the first, second and third ballots; while Morton would scarcely have been thought of had lie lived in any other State than New York. Their nomination was brought about by a failure on the part of the conven tion to harmonize either upon Sher man, Alger or Gresham, and was agreed to more in a spirit of despera tion, than of enthusiasm. Blaine was undoubtedly the choice of the conven tion, and the only man who could have been nominated without a stiuggle. The doubts, divisions and disagree ments which characterized the deliber ations of the convention were in strik ing contrast to the harmonious action of the late Democratic convention, and will have its effect upon the country. The platform is but a rehash of the claptrap which is put forward every four years by the Republican party to catch the votes of ignorant working men and the boodle of Eastern manufac turers and monopolists, both of which are essential to Republican success. It contains no promises that the paity can fulfill, and not a single suggestion on the line of reform or governmental economy. It is the audacious fulmina- tion of a desperate and despairing fac tion, and signifies'nothing—save defeat. The campaign will be a regular pic nic for the Democratic party. Benjamin Harrison, the Republican nominee for President, lias a histoiic and distinguished lineage. His great grandfather, of the same Christian name as himself, was a member of the Continental Congress from \ irginia, and was one of the signers of the Dec laration of Independence, twice a mem ber of Congress, and three times a Governor of Virginia. President Har rison, eminent soldier and statesman, was his grandfather. His father, was a Congressman and was quite prominent in politics in his day. Benjamin Har rison is a resident of Indianapolis. He was born at North Bend, Hamilton county, Ohio, Aug. 20, 1833. He re ceived a classical education, graduating at Miami University, Oxford, O., in 1852. He studied law at Cincinnati, O., and removed in March, 1854, to In dianapolis, and engaged in the practice of the law. He was elected in Octo ber, 1S60, reporter of decisions of the year he was elected to Congress as Republican, and he was re-elected in 1880. In the latter year he declined the Republican nomination for the Vice-Presidency. He was appointed Minister to France by President Gar field in 1881, and he held that position until 1885. __________ If “Ripples” will come in and inves tigate the City Court records as we have done, our “little controversy” can soon be settled. We are willing to abide by the records, from which our figures were obtained. The State Road Question. Savannah News. The Augusta Chronicle published a lengthy interview a day or two ago with Senator Brown on the subject of the Western and Atlantic railroad lease The immediate occasion of the interview apparently was the appear ance in a number of counties of candi dates for the Legislature, who-propose to make the questions of again leasing the road, and the paying of the pres ent lessees for betterments, issues in the legislative campaign. . _ The present lease will expire Dec. 2<, 1890, and it is probable, therefore, that the Legislature to be elected next fall will have to determine whether the road shall be leased again or sold, and also whether the State shall pay for bet terments. Senator Brown says he will not be a bidder for another lease, and that, so far as he knows, no one of his sons will. He will be only a taxpayer, so far as the road is concerned, and, therefore, is interested in having the State make that disposition of the prop erty that will be best for the taxpayers. He does not hesitate to say that the road ought to be leased, and that it ought to be leased by a strong railroad corporation. If the road were sold, the money could not be applied to the li quidation of the State debt until the debt became due, and if the money were held in trust it might be wasted or lost. A private company could not do as well with the road, he thinks, as a strong railroad corporation, like the Central or the Louisville and Nash ville, for the reason that in order to make railroads profitable now they must be parts of great systems. The lessees expect, of course, pay for betterments, ana Senator Brown gives his reasons at length why they should be paid for them. These reasons are about the same as those which he gave to the public when the question of sell ing the road was being agitated during the session of the last Legislature. He does not waut to have any legal con test, however, with the State relative to betterments, and does not think there will be any if the Legislature is disposed to deal with the lessees in a spirit of fairness. He suggested that the matter be settled by a board of ar bitration, composed of five members, each party—the State and the lessees— selecting an eminent lawyer and an eminent railroad man, and these lour selecting the fifth member, who shall be a man distinguished for his high character and who shall he free from any bias. He believes that a board thus constituted would give satisfaction to the people and the lessees. He puts considerable stress upon the point that candidates for the Legisla ture should be pledged neither for nor against paying for betterments, be cause the question is one that should be heard upon its merits, and by men free to decide in accordance with the law and the facts. As far as the V es- tern and Atlantic lessees are concerned, they will not, he says, attempt to influ ence the election of members of the Legislature in any county. The State Road question is a very im portant one, and is commanding consid erable attention from the people. It is not improbable that it will play quite an important part in the legislative campaign. The aim of the people should "be to select for the Legislature men who are capable of grappling with it, and settling it with justice to all concerned. Still Indorsing’ Prof. Ford. Athens Chronicle. But that, unjust letter, with the re port of the" board of visitors, lias brought the University and its discip line prominently before the people, and we have no doubt that the board of trustees will endeavor to profit by all the criticisms, both for and against the institution, and will endeavor to place it in a condition for greater use fulness than heretofore. THE iCTCENT STORE. Make out your list from the following line of bargains and We will fill it to the best of our ability: bring it to us. TEN CENT GOODS. Misses’ white aprons, ready made. 4 cakes good laundry soap. 2 cakes fine toilet soap. 1 box swan-down—pink and white. Good spirit-level, worth 20 cents. Good nail hammer, w r orth 25 cents. 3- piece blacking brush. Good, substantial hairbrush. Luminous match-safe. Good open and shut fan. A very nice, decorated fan. Good, durable whisp broom. Nice rose-wood shaving cup. 2 good curry combs. Splendid pair spring balances. First-class egg-beater, worth 25 cents. Good glass cutter, cork-screw and knife sharpener. Set of nice tea spoons. Good padlock, 2 keys. Other locks at 10 cents each. Good crumb brush, a bargain. Large pair scissors. Good cocoa-handle knife. Other knives at 10 cents each. Nice large pipe, open. Nice pipe, with cover. Nice pipe with bent stem. Nice gents’ collar, (stand and down.) Ladies’ collars and cuffs. 1 gross brace buttons. Bargain in a cap, worth 20 cents. An excellent shaving brush. Cake of very fine glycerine soap. A mirror, 3-inch thick. Writing set complete. Suspenders, good and durable. Pair of gents’ sock supporters. Pair of misses’ hose supporters. Picture cards, in different styles. Nice gilt picture frame. A fair buggy-whip, worth 20 cents. Painted flower jars and saucers. Large rubber comb. Double-clasp money-purse, buckskin. Different styles purses 10 cents each. Ladies’ hose in all colors. Gent’s half-hose, seamless. Gent’s fancy hose. Ladies’ hemstiched handk’fs, fine. Ladies’ mourning handkerchiefs. Gents’ bordered handkerchiefs. Gents’ white handkerchiefs. Gents’ large bandannas. Excellent linen towel, worth 20 cents. Excellent crash towel, worth 20 cents. 10 different lots of towels, 10 cents each. A professional harp, worth 20 cents. School-bag, waterproof. Open-work sehool-Dag. Large India rubber ball. Very good fry-pan. Very good spittoon. Good shawl strap. Very large box blacking. Bottle nice shoe-dressing. Good No. 1 lamp burner. Good No 1 lamp chimney. 2- ft. brass-tipped pocket rule. 4- quart milk bucket. 3- quart covered milk bucket. 6-quart dairy pan. Great big 2-quart dipper. Nice milk strainer. Large No. 8 wash pan. Nice black handled dipper. Nice sauce pan. Verv good coffee pot. Large pan, ^vitli perforated bottom. Large tin potato grates. Nice cake pan, tube in center. Large tin potato grater. 3 cakes fine soap. Nice flowered splasher. Large bottle of hair oik Nice bottle cologne. In addition to the above enumeration, we have goods rang- insr from 15c. to $1 25—everything a bargain. Our stock is larger than ever before, and to mention everything would be out of reason. Please call and see us, and we think you will find something you want. Respectfully. A. D. JOHNSON & CO. Bottle cologne in cradle. Bottle cologne with sprinkler top. Deck of good playing cards. Watch chain cologne. Other kinds of perfume, 10 cents each. Improved nutmeg grater. Nice gents’ scarfpin. Nice ladies’ bar and lace pins. Nice pair electroplate eardrops. Pair gents’ cuff buttons. Finger rings, different styles. Ladies collar buttons. 12 good bone buttons. Good 3-ply chair seat. Very nice necklace and charm. Gents’ watch chain and charm. Initial scarf-pins. Mourning pins. Children’s dumb watches and chains. Ladies’ nice coral bar pins. One dozen children’s rings. Butter dishes, all colors. Sugar dishes, all colors. No. 2 lamp chimneys. Glass pot. Glass bucket. Glass shoe. All styles of glass, 10 cents. FIVE CENT GOODS. 600 matches—very fine. Cake of fine toilet soap. Box of cascarilla whiting. Wire potato masher. Large cook spoon. Large black-handle flesh fork. Good tack hammer. Very good curry comb. Bottle good mucilage. Bottle extra ink. 6 cedar pencils. 12 slate pencils. Nice drawing slate. 1 very fine cedar pencil. Round mirror, worth 10 cents. Package smoking tobacco. 2 boxes blueing. Very nice fan. Very nice belt—misses. Infants’ hose. Fine-tooth combs. Nice straight stem pipe. Cotton towels, very good. Richter harps. Nice pair scissors. Small blank books. 2 spools thread. Nice small autograph album. 12 safety-pins. 20 fish hooks—Limerick. 4 fishing lines. Fish hook, line and lead, complete. Elastic, worth 10 cents. good collar buttons. 2 papers pins. Linen collars, 2 large spoons. 3 cakes nice toilet soap. Ladies’ hemstitched handkerchiefs. Pearl dress buttons—one dozen. J set knitting needles. Nice plate or lamp mat. Nice tin mug. 2 bars good laundry soap. 2-quart milk pan. 1-quart covered bucset. Small flower jar. 2 pie-plates, tin. Deep J. C. pan. Nice wine-glass—6 for 25 cents. Glass salt stands. 5 salt cellars. Match holders. A variety of 5 cent glass goods. Zylonite hair pin. Gents’ sleeve supporters. Misses’ garters. 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 PAIR OF GOOD 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! - „ roo One of the chief things that will re- Nipreme Court of the State, and w as tlu j re t j ie attention of the board at the commissioned in July, 1862, as second lieutenant of Indiana volunteers. He raised company A of the Seventieth Indiana volunteer infantry, was com missioned captain, and on the organi zation of the regiment was commis sioned Colonel. In August he went with the regiment te Kentucky, and served until mustered out in June, 1865. He was breveted Brigadier Gen eral in February, 1865, and in October, 1864, while in the field, was re-elected reporter of the Supreme Court, which office he had lost by accepting his com mission in the army. After having been mustered out, he entered upon the duties of reporter and served for four years. In 1876 he was the candi date of the Republican party for Gov ernor of Indiana, but was defeated. He was appointed a member of the Mississippi River Commission in 1879, and was elected to the United States Senate as a Republican, to succeed Jo seph E. McDonald, Democrat, and took his seat March 4, 1881. His term expired March 3, 1887, since which time he has been engaged in the practice of the law at Indianapolis. Levi P. Morton, the Republican nom inee for the Vice-Presidency, was born in Shoreliam, Vt., May 16, 1S24. He liegan his successful business career as a clerk in a country store. In 1S50 he was made a member of the firm of Beebe, Morgan & Co., merchants of Boston, and in 1854 he removed to New York, where he established the firm of Morgan & Grinnel. In 1863 he founded the banking house of Morton, Bliss & Co., in New York, and that of Morton, Rose & Co., of Lon don The latter were the fiscal agents of the United States Government from 1873 until 1SS4. Mr. Morton was ap pointed honorary commissioner to the Paris Exposition in 1668. Iu the same DON'T BUY A GIN 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! i I A WORD TO THE LADIES! -ooo- Until you find out about the NEW IMPROVED approaching meeting, will be the selec tion of a chancellor. It will be remem bered that two members of the board of visitors, Messrs. Cartledge and John son, in a minority report, recommend ed t hat the office of chancellor he abol ished. We do not suppose this recom mendation will be adopted, because it is a grave question, ana a conservative body will not move rashly in making such an important change. Doubtless, though, the question of discipline will engage the attention of the board. Heretofore the whole mat ter has been placed in hands of the chancellor. True, requests may have been made asking the other members of the faculty to assist in preserving or der, and in governing the students, but we believe it is understood that out side of their recitation rooms, the other professors feel little responsibility in regard to discipline. It will be seen at once that this places a great hardship on the chancellor. The usual test of success is the number of students in attendance—not the grade of scholar ship. This is very unjust to the chancel lor. Of course, he greatly desires that his administration shall be popular, and be a success in the public estima tion. Therefore, the temptation is very great to be lenient with the viola tors of law, and offenses are overlook ed or condoned that otherwise would send the offenders to their homes. In a case where such a penalty is inflicted, the expelled student, with all his friends, are ready to cry down the Uni versify, and thus prevent other stu- dents from entering. The lamented Dr. Mell not only had a chair to fill iii the University, but the entire matter of discipline was placed in his hands. Messrs. Cartledge and Johnson doubtless had this matter in view in advising the abolition of the chancellorship, and thus make the faculty, with its president, the united power to enforce discipline. Of the many prominent gentlemen mentioned for the chancellorship, the trustees no doubt will secure the ser vices of the best man within their reach, and putting the matter of dis cipline in the hands of the faculty, make a high grade of scholarship the test of success, rather than the num ber in attendance. GULLETT” for 1888. Write to us for prices, yet produced. THOS. M. Greatest improvements CLARKE & CO. General Agents, Atlanta, Ga. Louis Donegan, HAS just opened, at the old stand of A. O. Lyndon, a new, fresh, and well assorted stock of FANCY & FAMILY GROCERIES, CONSISTING OK Flour, Meal, Meat, Canned Goods, Pickles, Candies, Tobacco, Cigars -IN FAt’T- Everything that is good to eat! Being satisfied with a small profit on rapid sales, and expenses being cut down to the lowest possible point, he will promise BOTTOM PRICES on everything he sells. Tbe patronage of the public is respectfully solicited. furnished day oruight. COAL NOTICE! I will be in Newnan in a few days for the purpose of taking orders for the celebra ted “Montevallo Grate Coal” for August delivery. Wait for me and get your winter’s supply of first-class coal at sum mer prices. C. L. WORD, Agt. Montevallo Coal. Address, West Point, Ga. Notice to Debtors and Creditors. GEORGIA—Coweta County: Creditors of the estate of W. AY. Hardy, deceased, are hereby notified to render to me. at Senoia. Ga., an account of their demands ; as required by law: and all persons iudebt- , ert to said estate are required to make imme- j diate pavment. June 23, 1SS3. R. L. HARDY, Adm’r W. W. Hardy, dec'd. $2 5.00 Reward. Will be paid for the capture of negro boy 12 years 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 ieans 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 con e after him on notice. GEO. R. HUTCHENS. Tallapoosa, Ga., Jnne.19. FOR SALE! 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, 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. H. C. FISHER & CO., -FIRE, LIFE, AND TORNADO- INSURANCE, NEWNAN, GEORGIA. THE MOSES SCHOOL BUILDING. For the next ten days the undersigned will receive sealed bids for the above building. Building to be removed within three weeks after bid is accepted. The right to reject any and ail bids is reserved. P. F. Cl'TTINO, R. W. ANDREWS, R. D. COLE, JR., J uue 22d. „ I Committee. 15-FINGER JOSH BERRY GRAIN CRADLE. 1 he best Cradle made for harvesting small grain. Price, 25. For sale only by HARDAWAY & HUNTER. $.