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Kewnan, Ga., Friday, August 10, 1888.
WEEKLY CIRCULATION, 1,750.
jAS. E. BROWN, Editor.
RATIONAL DEMOCRATIC TICKET.
FOR PRESIDENT :
GROVER CLEVELAND,
OF NEW YORK.
FOR VICE-PRESIDENT :
ALLEN G. THURMAN,
of omo.
FOR REPRESENTATIVES :
W. Y. ATKINSON,
J. P. JONES.
The County Convention.
The County Democracy met in con
veration yesterday to select delegates
to the Congressional and Senatorial
Conventions, and had a lively session.
The convention was called to order
by R. W. Freeman, chairman of the
Democratic Executive Committee, who
stated the object of the meeting. J. F.
Methvin was called to the chair, and S.
G. Allen and J. H. 'Summers elected
secretaries.
Upon calling the roll the various dis
tricts were found to fee represented as
follows:
First district—M. IL Couch, J. T
Jones, J. M. Briscoe, CL F. ISasser, II
L. Freeman, J. F„ Methvin, R. II
Woods, J. R. Brandy, W. W. Sasser,
-I, M. McCrary.
Second district-,!. W- Houston, J.
W. Hunter, J. D. Arnold, A P. Bow
ers, N. II. Young, T. W, Cruse, L. A
Hunter, A. L. Young, M. A. North, J,
P. Young.
Fourth district-G. A. Boynton, W,
L. Crowder, O. C. Cavender, O. M. Lav
ender, J. L. McKoy, E. W. Hubbard,
H. Grimes, B. F. Lovelady, T. S. Wid-
ner, J. M. Kidd
Fifth district—P. H. Brewster, L N.
On-, J. E. Brown, B. T. Thompson, J
A. Parks, H. C. Arnall, O. McClendon,
fcj. A. Hall, W. B. Berry, A. D. Free
man. «
Sixth district—W. II. Parks, J. L.
Bailey, W. F. Shropshire, W. T. Over
by, L. Z. Johnson, R. E. Applewhite,
F„ M. Parrott, I. N. Farmer, L. L.
North.
Seventh district—S. W. Mobley, R. G.
Mixon, I. W. Johnson, P. W. Arnold,
W. F. Eberhart, R. P. D. Brooks, D. P.
Hearn, D. C. Patley, G. Post, W. Hud
son.
Cedar Creek district—Wm. Wise, T.
NL Byram, John Avery, E. W. Morgan,
Tolen Moats, W. H. Attaway, Wm.
Stallings. Z. T. Stamps, George Cog
gins, H. P. Stamps.
Panther Creek district—J. W. Tarle-
ton, J. W. Willcoxon, J. M. Boon, S.
CL- Allen, J. H. Hyde, W. J. Moore, W.
T; Dyer, P. F. Shoemaker, J. W. Jack-
son, D. S. Cox.
Hurricane district—J. W. Anderson,
JLJJ, Summers, A. R. Word, Ed Leigh,
therefore move to lay the resolution on
the table.
Before a vote could be taken on this
motion, Col. Brewster withdrew the
resolution and the discussion ended.
The convention then proceeded to
elect delegates to the Senatorial con
vention, which meets in this city
on the 5th prox. Eighteen were chos
en—one from each district and five
from the county at large—whose names
are as follows: H. L. Freeman, L. H.
Walthall, R. A. Brown, T. A. Brown,
P. S. Whatley, J. B. Goodwyn, L W.
Johnson, John Avery, J. M. Boon, N.
B. Glover, W. A. Post, J. B. Shell, H.
G. P. Herndon, J. D. Arnold, D. H.
Brown, L. M. Farmer, O. M. Cavender
and G. E. Cranford.
A motion was made to instruct the
delegation for Hon. Levi Ballard, but
the convention was evidently opposed
to “instructing” for anybody or any
thing, and so the motion was lost.
The following resolution was then
read and after a brief discussion it was
adopted:
Whereas, Our distinguished fellow-
citizen, Hon. W. A. Turner, will be a
candidate before the next Legislature
for the Judgeship of the Coweta Cir
cuit. Therefore, be it .
Resolved, That Coweta county hearti
ly indorses Mr. Turner’s candidacy, and
presents him with every assurance of his
fitnesss and qualification for the office,
and takes pleasure in expressing in this
public manner the fullest confidence in
nis integrity and ability.
There being no further business the
convention then adjourned.
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Summers, F, M, Lee, T. D. Haynes, J. Coweta, alternate.
IS, Luckie.
Grantville district—W, A. Post, J. D,
Stafford, M. S. Smith, I. W. Smith. J.
H. Bradbury, T. E. Zellars, N. O.
Banks, J. F. Lovejoy, T. E. Arnold, G.
M Carter.
Turin district—R. B. Perkins, W. B.
Harris, J. C» Hunter, A. S. Carmical,
G. H. Urquliart, A% S. Jones, J. B.
Shell, J. R. Cole, J. J. Haines, W. M.
Sasser.
Haralson district—Ben Gray, L. Gray,
IL K. Brandenburg, T. S. Powell, J. J.
Herndon, W. J. Hutchinson, D. E.
Smith, A. J. Baughn, T. Taylor, L. A.
Gray.
Not more tljan half the delegates
were present, though every district ex-
cept the Third was represented.
On motion, it was agreed that the
delegates present be allowed to cast
the full vote of the districts which they
severally represented.
The selection of delegates to the Con
gressional Convention being the next
thing in order, a somewhat lengthy
discussion ensued as to the number
The Gubernatorial Convention,
Which met in Atlanta last Wednesday,
was one of the most harmonious meet
ings of the State Democracy that has
occurred since the war. Hon. R. L.
Berner, of Monroe, was made perma
nent chairman, and M. A. Hardin, H.
II. Cabaniss and E. T. Byington, secre
taries.
After the usual preliminary motions
incident to organization the following
nominations were made:
For Governor—John B. Gordon.
For Secretary of State—N. C. Bar
nett.
For Treasurer—R. U. Hardeman.
For Comptroller-General — W. A.
Wright.
For Attorney-General—Clifford An
derson.
Neither of these gentlemen had op
position, and they were nominated by
acclamation.
The convention then proceeded to
nominate Presidential electors, with
the following result:
State at Large—John T. Graves, of
Floyd, and Thomas E. Watson, of
McDuffie. Alternates—j. B. Sillman,
of Jackson, and A. R. Lawton, Jr., of
Chatham.
First District—A. G. Brannon, of
Emanuel, elector; Bolling Whitfield,
of Glynn, alternate,
Second District—A, L. Hawes, of De
catur, elector; Arthur Hood, of Ran
dolph, alternate.
Third District—Thos. B. Felder, of
Laurens, elector; J. H. Hodges, of
have secured a “home man” “this
time” had they been willing to support
one outside of the Grimes faction; but
this they were manifestly unwilling to
do. Nor will they be more willing in
1890, their late florid campaign talk to
the contrary notwithstanding. It is
about the strangest political freak that
has ever come to our notice, and one
that we take no pleasure m noting.
Hon. Levi Ballard has been suc
cessful in the primary contest for the
Senatorship in his county, and now
presents his candidacy to the Demo
cratic voters of the district for indorse
ment and support. Under the rotation
plan, which has been ill vogue in this
district for several years, Campbell
county is entitled to the Senatorship
for the ensuing term, and we have no
doubt her choice will be ratified by the
convention which meets here on the
5th prox. Mr. Ballard is a .good man,
thoroughly honest, and capable. He
represented his county in the Legisla
ture of 1884-5 and made a record tliat
will stand him in good stead in his
present race. He is a practical farmer
and a good citizen, and richly deserves
the honor which his people have con
ferred upon him. By reference to his
announcement, wflich appears else
where in this paper, it will be seen
that he stands squarely on the St. Louis
platform, and this covers the whole
question. No stronger committal could
he desired from any Democrat.
The Grangers and members of the
Farmers’ Alliance in North Carolina
are considerably exercised on account
of the cotton bagging trust. They are
holding meetings and pledging them
selves not to purchase any bagging at
the present exorbitant,‘prices, but to
use some other material for their cot
ton. They are making attempts to dis
cover a substitute for bagging, and urge
the co-operation of Granges and Alli
ances all over the South in this move
ment against monopoly.
tions for the State of Georgia were
$336,705.86. For the year ending June
31, 1888, collections had increased to
$380,673.22—an increase in. one year of
$43,967.36. ________
Carroll county will hold a conven
tion on the first Tuesday in September
to nominate candidates for the Legisla
ture.
Gen. P. H. Sheridan died at Non-
quitt, Mass., on Sunday night last.
Card From Col. Traylor.
To the Voters of the Fourth Con
gressional District: To those who sup
ported me in my race for Congress I de
sire to express my heartfelt apprecia
tion and grateful acknowledgments.
To those who opposed me I accord
purity of motive and. honesty of pur
pose.
Although disappointed in a laudable
aspiration, I shall support the nominee
of the party zealously and cheerfully,
John H. Traylor.
Announcement.
We were sincere in our opposition to
Mr. Grimes, so long as there was a
chance to defeat him; but now that he
has received the indorsement of a ma
jority of the counties in the district we
shall have no further tight to make
upon him. As the nominee of the
party he is entitled to, and shall re
ceive, our cheerful and hearty support.
There are no flies on us.
In the Congressional primaries last
Saturday, Heard and Carroll gave ma
jorities for Traylor, while the vote in
Meriwether was about equally divided.
Had there. be«n any hope of nomina
ting Traylor, Coweta would have in
structed her delegates for him last
Wednesday. Mr. Grimes has a clear
majority now and his nomination is as
sured.
Houston, alternate,
w 7 o , Fourth District—J. M. Mobley, of
X. B, Glover, M. R. Duncan, C. E. Harris, elector; U. B. Wilkinson, of
Fifth District—J. A. Gray, of Fulton,
^lector; T. J. Flake, of DeKalb, alter-
Mt&i
Sixth District— R. D. Smith, of Craw
ford, elector; E. E. Pound, of Butts,
alternate.
Seventh District—M. L. Johnson, of
Bartow, elector; T. C. Milner,, of Gor
don, alternate.
Eighth District—J. T. Jordan, of
Hancock, elector; W. B. Wingfield, of
Putnam, alternate.
Ninth District—H. W. Newman, of
Cherokee, elector; R. H. Bakfer, of
Lumpkin, alternate.
Tenth District—E. II. Calloway, of
Burke, elector: C. H. Mitchell, of
Washington, alternate.
A new State Executive Committee
was then clioseu for the next two years.
The names of the new members will
be found below:
First District—G. A. Mercer, Chat
ham; G. J. Holton, Appling.
Second District—W. A. Harris,
Worth; II. C. Worrill, Randolph.
Third District—J. F. Watson, Lee;
that should be chosen. It was finally I J. McRae, Montgomery,
decided, however, to send twenty-six— Fourth District—C. A. Redd, Musco-
two from each district—and the follow- j gee: R. W. Freeman, Coweta,
ing named gentlemen were chosen to; Fifth District—B. S. Walker, Wal-
represent the county in the Congres- j ton; W. F. Pattillo, DeKalb.
sional Convention: W. T. Arnall, J. M. Sixth District—J. A. Hunt, Pike: R.
McCrary, S. L. Whatley, .T. T. Young,
O. C. Cavender, A. B. Brown, W. B.
Berry, H. A. Hall, W. F. Shropshire,
W. H. Parks, G. A. Carter, J. F.
Hon. H. W. Hill was renominated
for the Legislature in Meriwether
county last Saturday. Mr. A. J. Snel-
son defeated Hon. J. M. Terrell by a
small majority; but it is claimed that a
large number of illegal votes were cast
for Snelson, and if a contest is made it
is believed that the result will leave
(Ferrell in the majority’.
The net increase in the value of tax
able property in the whole State, as
shown by returns from one hundred
and one counties, foots up $6,771,352.
Returns from thirty-seven other
counties not yet heard from will run
this amount up to $7,000,000 or more.
The Macon Evening News felicitates
itself that “Tom Grime's has downed
the tricksters in the Fourth district.”
Wrong. Mr. Grimes’ victory leaves the
tricksters on top; but we are consoled
by the hope that it will not always he
thus. Just wait.
At the primary election for Senator
in Campbell county Inst Wednesday
Hon. Levi Ballard defeated his oppo
nent, Mr. J. M. Mason, by a majority
of 100. Ballard lost only three votes at
his home precinct, (Palmetto.)
To the Voters of the 36tli Senatorial
District: Having been chosen by the
Democracy of Campbell county as their
preference for Senator of the 36th Dis
trict, and relying upon the indorsement
of my fellow-citizens in Meriwether,
Coweta and Douglas counties, I hereby
present my candidacy to the people of
the district. Should the action of my
people he ratified by the Senatorial
Convention, to meet in Newnan on
Wednesday, September 5tli, I hereby
pledge myself to a faithful discharge of
the duties that may devolve upon me
In 1887 the internal revenue collec
squarely
the platform formulated by the St.
Louis platform, and shall advocate and
uphold the time-honored principles of
the party. Levi Ballard.
The Coming: State Fair.
The coming Fair of the Georgia State
Agricultural Society, to be held at Ma
con, commencing October 10th, prom
ises to be the grandest ever held by
this now famous Society.
President Northen, with his well-
known energy, encouraged by the un
equaled success of last year, has not
permitted interest in the affairs of the
Society to fag for one moment. Not a
day has pa ssed but some work has been
done, not one point has been over
looked that would add interest or con
duce to the success of this year’s un
dertaking.
We are informed that Polk county
will contend for the $150 premium for
the best and largest display of minerals.
The county will also fall into line with
an agricultural exhibit, and as the
work of collecting and arranging is in
the hands of Col. John O. Waddell, of
Cedartown, first Vice-President of
Society, and Major S. M. H. Byrd
and Mr. R. T. Pool, of the Executive
Committee, it is safe to say that the
resources of old Polk will he well
shown, and other counties may look to
their laurels.
Carroll county will also compete for
the county exhibit, beside sending sev
eral individual exhibits of more than
ordinary merit. At a recent meeting
of the farmers much enthusiasm was
shown and all the details completed for
collecting" and arranging exhibits.
In addition to the one cent per mile
in our own and contiguous States, ex
cursion rates from Cincinnati, Chicago,
Louisville and Evansville, have already
been arranged and negotiations (with
every hope of success,) are in progress
to secure these rates from all the prin
cipal Eastern and Western cities.
Thus it will be seen that while the
visitor will he entertained with one of
the finest displays ever seen in the State,
the exliibiton will catch the eye of
representative men from all parts of
the country.
To enlist the interest of our ladies in
any enterprise is to insure its success,
and with this view we call especial at
tention to the departments wherein
woman is supreme sovereign. Let our
ladies take hold of the matter, and, our
word for it, they will be fully repaid
for their trouble.
Premium lists and full information
cheerfully furnished on application to
Clarke Grier, Secretary, Macon, (4a.
V. Hardeman, Jones.
Seventh - District—J. O. Waddell,
Polk; S. A. Anderson, Cobh.
Eighth District—Ilam McWhorter,
Methvin, E. S. Daniel. J. W. Willcox- Oglethorpe'; Calvin George, Morgan.
m, N.'B. Glover. J. W. Anderson, T. ; Ninth District—J. E. Red wine, Hall; j
E.Zeilars, N. O. Banks," W. W. Sn#er, j L. J. Aired, Pickens.
VV. B. Harris, Ben Gray, L. Gray. The j Tenth District—J. E. Strother, Lin-
tiominations were made hv districts, coin: W. I.. Phillips, Jefferson,
md as the Third was not represented The chairman of the convention was
n the convention only twenty-four authorized at his leisure to appoint
lelegates were put in nomination. the members ol the Executive ^ ( ora-
At this juncture Col. P. H. Brewster i mittee for the State at large,
introduced a resolution-indorsing Hon. The convention then adjourned.
r. W. Grimes’ record in Congress. ITe ' -
mid a high tribute to the worth and ex- lx the primary election for delegates
■ellence of Mr. Grimes, and made a ; to the Congressional Convention, which
;trong argument in favor of the resolu-; took place in Troup county last Satur-
;ion. It was opposed with equal spirit i day, the Traylor ticket wa> defeated.
,y Hon. W. B. Berry, who urged as a , by a majority of 162. Just how this re-
easonwhy the resolution should not be : markable result was brought about we
idopted that it might be construed as ' are unable to say: it is enough to know
m evidence or indication that Coweta that Traylor has been defeated, and by
sounty was favorable to Mr. Grimes’ his own county. Had he received the
andidacy, which was not true. He j vote of Troup he would have been.nom-
jelieved a large majority of the voters mated. This is evident, and must have
n the county preferred, Hon. J. H. ! been known to his opponents—though ;
Fraylor for Congress, and believing ; their campaign cry was that they must
hus did not consider it proper to pub- j carry the county for Grimes “this;
icly indorse Mr. Grimes, even though j time” in order to get a “home man for :
lis nomination was assured. He would j Congress two years hence. Tliej might;
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