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ierald and ^drcrtiscr. Newnan, Ga., Friday, August 17,1888. WEEKLY CIRCULATION, 1,750. JAS. E. BROWN, Editor. NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC TICKET. FOR PRESIDENT t GROVER CLEVELAND, OF NEW YORK. FOR VICE-PRESIDENT : ALLEN G. THURMAN, OF OHIO. TOR CONGRESS—FOURTH DISTRICT. THOMAS W. GRIMES, OF MUSCOGEE. FOR REPRESENTATIVES W. Y. ATKINSON, .1. P. .JONES. SEMI-ANNUAL MEETING Of the Georg-ia State Agricultural Society—Full Proceedings. The semi-annual meeting of the Georgia State Agricultural Society took place in this city on Tuesday last, re maining in session two days. The con vention met in Reese’s Opera House and was called to order by Hon. W. J. Northen, President of the Society. The exercises were opened with prayer by Dr. Stacy. The address of welcome was delivered by Hon: W. A. Turner, and it is safe to say that the hospitali ties of the city were never extended inore gracefully or in more generous terms. Hon. G. E. Thomas, of Musco gee, made the response, on behalf of the Society. Between two and three hundred del egates were in attendance, a verified list of whom will be found below: Appling—D. M. Deen, J. J. Williams, .1. M. Deen. Baker—P. W. Jones, S. J. W. Liv ingston. • „ Baldwin—F. R. Calhoun, E. C. Ram sey, I. F. Miller. . Bartow—T. S. Hawkins, A. F. V ool- Berrien— S. A. Youmans, J. Edwin Peonies. _ _ _ Bibb—J. W. Myrick. R. E. Bowman, W. G. Bass, W. T. Shinholser, J. L. Boardman, R. E. Park. Brooks—J. C. McDonald, W. B. Pow ell. P. G. Burke. Burke—H. Franklin. Bullock— J. Thorne, C. II. Womack, J. B. Cone. Butts—Claude Gray, W. F. Smith. Camden—E. A. McWhorter. Campbell—W. S. Zellars, P. T. Ar nold. J. E. Ellington. Carroll—Wm. Gaulding, W. O. Perry, J. M. Webb, Jesse Crutchfield, W. E. Brown, S. J. Brown. Catoosa—W. H. Thompson. Cherokee—J. M. Padden. Clarke—L. J. Brumby, A. P. Harley. Clayton—D. M. Harrison, S. D. Dod son, J. Ni Orr, A. Adamson. Clinch—L. C. Mattox, O. T. Mattox. Cobb—G. W. McMillan. Colquitt—S. L. Hays. Columbia—A. T. Verdery, C. B. Avary, W. I. Tully. Coweta—A. S. Jones, J. B. Goodwyn, D. H. Brown. Decatur—James H.Gray, A. L. Hand, W. G. Powell. Dodge—C. R. Armstrong, R. A. Har- mil* Douglas—J. R. Brown. Early—T. M. Howard, J. B. Hobbs, W. W. Fleming. Effingham—Morgan Rawls, Wm. Gannett, J. M. Ganan, L. B. Smith. Emanuel—G. S. Rountree, J. R. Rountree, W. B. Kemp. Floyd—A. E. Ross, ,J. H. Camp. Fulton—B. J. Redding. Gilmer—W. S. Coleman. Glasscock—J. M. Rivers, ,T. F. Den ton, J. J. Howell, David Denton. Greene—J. 11. Porter, S. T. Gillen, R. H. Smith. „ Hall—S. J. Tumlin, W. W. Wilson, W. A. Wilson. Hancock—W. J. Harley, James T. Whatley. Harris—G. A. Myhand, J. F. C. Wil liams. „ ‘ Heard—J. B. Ware, Wesley Spear man, J. H. Hays. • _ _ Houston—T. B. Feagan, S. E. Bas- J. B. Jomes, W. S. King. Jefferson—J. (jliphant. Jones—WAY. Barron, John Brantley. Liberty—1). A. Smiley, B. D. Martin, JL.J. Daniel. Macon—I). B. Frederick, W. M. Dykes, J. H. Robinson, T. II. Wicker. McDuffie—M. C. Fulton. Miller—S. M. Brown, A. G. Hixon. Monroe—Job S. Taylor, E. T. Long, W. W. Walton. Montgomery—J. B. Clements. Morgan—D. F. DeWolfe,'Jas. Slack, G. S. Hanleiter, — Logan. Murray—E. E. Daniels, E. E. Pierce. Muscogee—C. A. Redd, B. T. Hatch er, G.E. Thomas, Jr. Newton—R. G. Franklin, G. M. Hays, S, M. Sullivan, E. D. Thacker. Oconee—C. D. Willoughby, G. V. Cook, S. A. Elder. Oglethorpe—J. J. Daniel, J. H. Wright, J. McC. Bryan. Pierce—B. D. Brantley, E. D. Ilen- Pike—J. C. McMichael. Polk—R. G. Herbert, V . M. 1 oik. Putnam—Wm. (y. Garrard, >' • Hawkins, A. H. Reid... Randolph—R. D. Crogan, O. A. har ry, Ernest Edwards. Richmond—Dr. Neal Mclnms, Gus- tave Spetli, George Maul. Rockdale—J. M . Almand, Sr., A. J. Smith, J. W. Granade. ' Schley—S. A. Sellars, R. M. Murpliey, W. H. McCrary, Dr. C. II. Smith. Screven—H. C. Kettles. Spalding—B.N. Barrow.1. h. Reams, S W. Bloodworth, II. C. Brown. Sumter—J.-F. Ross, M. L. Lackey, Dr. A. H. Ogletree. Talbot R. Leonard, II. S. Y oodall. J. fi. Gorman, E. Neal. Taliaferro—Wm. J. 1 lint, K. >1. lvtul, W. F. Holden, D N. Sanders. - Telfair—A. C. McLennon, J. H. hj- als, A. E. McRae. Terrell—John T. Lamar, Y . H. Lun dy, H. L. Green. , .. Thomas—J. C. Chastain, Alex. a. ^ < Trouy—E. D. Pittman, J. L. Phillips,. L Walker—V\ r . A. Horton, J. J. Jones, J. T. Kirkpatrick. Warren—J. L. Gross, S. L. I atulo, H. Reese, J. S. Johnson. Washington—Geo. Gilmore, M. New man, B. C. Harris. Wayne—R. Bennett. Whitfield—Sam P. Maddox. Wilcox—-J. R. Monroe, A. W. Fuller, Wilkes—J. L. Barrett, J. M. Mitchell. Worth-T. R. Perry, J. J. Williams, Beach Island, S. C.-J. C. Gardner. In addition to the local representation from the different counties, the follow ing life members were also present and responded to their names as the roll was called: D. C. Barrow, Philomath; W. H. Felten, J. D. Frederick, Mar shal ville; C. R. Keene, Oglethorpe; S. W. Bloodworth, S. H. Wilson, Griffin; O. C. Cleveland, Thomasville; A. J. Carver, W. B. Cheatham, Dawson; Benj. Willikin, Jesup; S. J. Brown, Carrollton; B. F. Wilder, Albany; F. D Wimberly, Blllard’s Station; W. T. McRae, McVille; H. C. White, Athens; W. J. McEachin, Camp’s; M. J. Hatch er, Macon; R. B. Hall, Monticello; D. K. Butler, Camilla; Jas. Barrett, Au gusta; W. F. Smith, Social Circle; J. G. McCall, Quitman; C. L. Moses, New- nan; L. F. Livingston, Covington; Ol iver Hardy, Harlem. President Northern then delivered his semi-annual address, choosing for his subject our modern system of farm ing. He argued in favor of an improv ed and more progressive system of ag riculture, and showed that, by compar ison with other agricultural sections, the South produced less per acre than any other country where farming was the leading occupation. He said the possibilities of Southern agriculture could not be estimated in mere dollars -and cents; that, under our present sys tem, and with seven millions acres of land in cultivation in Georgia, our an nual product is less than $70,000,000; that Belgium, with no greater agricul tural area, produced four times as much as Georgia, etc. He denounced all trusts and combinations, and advised co-operation among the farmers as the only effective means of protection. - He spoke about thirty minutes and was listened to with close attention, not only by the members of the convention but by the large crowd of spectators in attendance. By a subsequent motion the convention decided to have one thousand copies of the address printed for general distribution. Hon. L. R. Ray, on behalf of the city, extended an invitation to the convention to be present at the lay ing of the corner-stone of the New- nan Cotton Mills, which occurred Tuesday afternoon at 5 o’clock. The afternoon session was devoted chiefly to the discussion of a resolution introduced by D. C. Barrow, of Ogle thorpe, to amend the constitution so as to take from the executive commit tee the power to appoint officers of the Society. The debate which followed was decidedly spirited, being participa ted in by D. B. Harrell of Webster, L. F. Livingston of Newton, W. W. Flem ing of Early, W. L. Peek of Rockdale, T. J. Lyon of Bartow, J. L. Gross of Warren, and others. The resolution was finally tabled. An informal meeting was held at night, though no routine business was transacted. The convention opened Wednesday morning with prayer by Dr. J. H. Hall. The first business in order being the election of officers for the ensuing asso- ciational term, S. D. Bradwell put in nomination for the office of President the name of Hon. AY. J. Northen. No other nomination being made, Mr. Northern was elected by acclamation, R. A. Nesbit, of Bibb, was elected Secretary. J. O. AVaddell, of Polk, was made Vice-President for the State-at-large. The following additional Vice-Presi dents were then elected—one for each Congressional District: First district—S. D. Bradwell. Second district—M. C. Edwards. Third district—J. II. Black. Fourth district—J. H. Fannin.. Fifth district—AV. L. Peek. Sixth district—E. C. Ramsey. Seventh district—T. J. Lyon. Eighth district—G. E. Heard. Ninth district—AY. H. Perkinson. Tenth district—J. S. Johnson. The new executive committee is com posed as follows: AV. R. Kemp, T. W. Fleming, J. C. Clements, M. R. Rus sell, G. W. Loyd; G. AY. Adams, Pierce Horne, J. B. Eberliart. G. H. Jones, M. J. Branch. Geo. E. Heard, of Clarke, was nomi nated for trustee of the State Univer sity. Dr. E. D. Pittman, of Troup, intro duced a resolution urging the Legisla ture at its next session to reduce the | fee for the inspection of fertilizers from fifty to twenty cents. The resolution provoked a spirited discussion, and was eventually tabled by a vote of $7 to 7*1. The convention heartily indorsed the immigration scheme recently inaugura ted by President Northen, and also re commended the establishment of an experimental farm in connection with the State Agricultural Department. A resolution was also adopted urging | the farmers of Georgia to intensify and diversify their crops, and as far as I practicable to pay as they go. Dr. L. B. Clifton, of Bibb, was re- 1 commended for a professorship in the School of Technology. Col. L. F. Livingston, of Newton, ! introduced a resolution recommending Prof. II. C. AVhite for the C hanrellor- ship of the State University, made va- i cant by the death of Dr. Mell. . Geo. II. AYaring, of Effingham, of fered an amendment to the •constitu- ! tion of the Society to abolish the office of Vice-President for the State-at- | large, reducing the number of A ice- Presidents and executive committee men to two each, and making all offi cers except Secretary and Treasurer ineligible for re-election. The amend ment, under the rules, lies over one year. R. J. Powell, chairman of the Fi nance Committee, submitted a report showing the condition of the Society’s finances. The total amount collected during the preceding six months was $390.90, and expenses exceeded this amount by $35.59. S. D. Bradwell read a list of premi ums offered by the McIntosh County Agricultural Club, for best farm exhib it at the approaching State Fair, and was voted the thanks of the conven tion. Besides the speeches already refer red to, addresses were delivered by Hugh N. Starnes of C<ft>b, D. F. De- Wolf of Morgan, H. C. AVhite of Clarke, J. Y. Carmical of Coweta. Judge J. T. Henderson, Commissioner of Agriculture, and Major AY. L. Gless- ner, Commissioner of Immigration, also addressed the convention. AVe regret that our limited space will not permit special mention of each address, with such comment as the importance of the various subjects discussed really de mand; but a mere synopsis -would be neither fair to the speakers nor satis factory to our readers, and we will not attempt it. All were good, and appro priate to the occasion. The deliberations of the convention were characterized by more than or dinary interest, and was one of the most important sessions held since the Society was organised. Pres ident Northen has infused some of his own spirit and enterprise into the association within the past year or so, and the influence of his administration is already apparent in a general revival of the agricultural interest throughout the State. This will be followed by still further activity and improvement, in every department of the farming industry, and we regard it as one of the most hopeful and encouraging signs that has claimed the attention of our people for many a day. The Convention accepted an invita tion to hold the next session in Bruns wick. Resolutions of thanks -were introduc ed and adopted, after which the Con vention adjourned. NOTES. The delegates were loud in their praise of the generous and hospitable manner in which they had been enter tained by our people, and seemed re luctant to adjourn even after the busi ness of the session had - been completed. Judge Harrell, of Webster, says New- nan is the biggest town for her popula tion in the State, and this opinion was shared by many others. The friends of Mr. Clarke Grier were greatly disappointed by his failure to secure the office of Secretary; but it should be a source of gratification to the members of the Society to know that he is superseded by so good a man as Col. R. A. Nesbit. His qualifica tions are known and recognized throughout the State, and there is no question but that he will make an ac ceptable and efficient officer. Capt. Tom Lyon, of Bartow, makes the prediction that the Farmers’ Alli ance will name the next candidate for Governor of Georgia, and thinks Presi dent Northen will be the lucky man. The applause with which tills sugges tion was greeted by those who heard the remark was a significant indication of the sentiment of the convention. Major AV. L. Glessner, the Commis sioner of Immigration, will leave about the 20th inst. for an extended tour through the North and West, to be ab sent several months. He goes in the interest of the Central Railroad’s im migration scheme, and has been fur nished a special car in which to place such agricultural and mineral exhibits as may be contributed for this purpose. The car is an elegant one, and will be devoted exclusively to the service of the Commissioner of Immigration. The only exhibit from Coweta county thus far contributed is a line of ' samples of the various brands of guano manufac tured by the Coweta Fertilizer Compa ny, but we daresay other contributions w r ill be made before the car leaves on its final trip. Articles designed for ex hibition in the car should be forwarded to Major Glessner immediately, at Americus, Ga. The editorial fraternity was repre sented in the contention by Messrs. Coleman of the Ellijay Courier, Whid- by of the Atlanta Journal, McMich ael of the Barnesville Gazette, Brown of the Griffin Sun, Callaway of the Ma con Telegraph, and Glessner of the Americus Hecorder. It is hardly neces sary to add that'they were extended the freedom of the city while here, in cluding all the social privileges and im munities enjoyed by the agricultural delegates. One of our most agreeable visitors ; was Mr. John T. Henderson, Jr., the popular representative of the Atlanta Guano Company, ivho was accorded every facility for presenting the merits of the various brands of guano manu factured by his company. Mr. Hender son is a clever gentleman and made many friends during his short stav in the city. \'. t* desire to say that the Agricultur al Convent ion is as line a looking body of men as can be found in any .State or Territory. One of the most intelligent and in- liuential members of the State Agricul- | rural Convention is Captain John G. , McCall, of Quitman. He carries a level head and speaks to the point i whenever his voice is heard. BROKEN WATCHES REPAIRED JJ —AND- rlP 0 ||SUA PI OTHINPtI 18 ! m.7 rJ WARRANTED \j J_j U JL 1111^ VJ « BY WALTER E. AVERY, THE JEWELER. Anyone wanting Watches or Jewelry can secure a big bargain by buying now. My prices are always as low as any ’egitimate dealer, but during the dull summer months to keep trade moving and to get in some money I will offer cash customers great induce ments. W. E. AVERY, Newnan, Ga. FARMERS’ SUPPLY STORE! We have received a large and elegant assortment of Spring Clothing, comprising all the new styles and patterns which Ave are selling at aston ishingly Ioav prices. Can fu 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 Avill let our customers have it the sarrm way. ISF* 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. CITY OF NEWNAN BONDS. Six Per Cent. Semi-Annual Coupons. Mayor’s Office, ) Newnan, Ga., J uly 2d, 1888. i Under authority of an Act of the Gen eral Assembly of Georgia, approved December 27, 1886, and amended and approved Septem ber 10, 1887, authorizing the City of Newnan to hold a special election to determine whether the City should issue bonds, not exceeding the amount of twenty thou sand dollars; sg.id election was duly and legally called and held on the 28th day of April, 1888, the result thereof being in favor of bonds to the amount of sixteen thousand dollars, with which to purchase property and build and equip the necessary school houses for a system of public schools for the City of Newnan. Under and by authority of an Ordinance, adopted J uly 2,1888, by the Mayor and Coun cil of the City of Newnan, in pursuance of and in conformity to the above recited Acts of the General Assembly, and of the special election by the qualified voters of the City of Newnan, scaled proposals will be received at the May or’s office in Newnan, Ga., up to 12 o’clock, M., on August 28lh, 1888, for SIXTEEN THOUSAND DOLLARS of six per cent, coupon bonds, maturing as herein set forth, to be delivered September 1,1888- One thousand dollars to mature January 1, 1895- One thousand dollars to mqture January 1, 1897. One thousand dollar^ to mature January 1, 1899. One thousand dollars to mature January 1, 1901. One thousand dollars to mature January 1, 1902. One thousand dollars to mature January 1, 1903. Fifteen hundred dollars to mature January 1, 1904. Fifteen hundred dollars to mature January 1.1905. Fifteen hundred dollars to mature January 1.1906. Fifteen hundred dollars to mature January 1.1907. Two thousand dollars to mature January 1, 190S. Two thousand dollars to mature January 1, 1909. The first six thousand dollars to be in denom inations of one hundred dollars; the balance, ten thousand dollars, to be in deominations of five hundred'dellars, with semi-annual cou pons due on the 1st day of January and July of each year, respectively. The principal and interest payable at Fourth Naiional Bank, in the City of New York, and at the office of the Treasurer, in the City of Newnan. Bids must be accornnani d by certified heck or certificate of deposit e ol some solvent bank or banker for live per cent, of the amount of such bid, said check or certificate of deposit being made payable to the Treasur er oi the City of Newnan. Bids will be opened by the Mayor and Coun- eil and declared by the £9lb day of August next, the award being made to'the highest and best bidder. No bid less than par will be considered. Copies of the Ac ts of the General Assembly, proceedings of the special election and the ordinance of the Mayor and Council of the City of Newnan authorizing this issue of bonds, will be furnished on application. J. S. POWELL, Mayor. B. T. Thompson,. R. W. Andrews, Finance Committee. CHEAP SPRING 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 EJO n p airofgood TSTO 7 JLNkJ. / MEN’S SHOES. -LN.W. / 9 don’t fail to call on us; for we have a full line of that num> her, and will sell them beloAV NEW YORK COST! STRAW HATS to suit all—regardless of race, color or previous condition. And as for the folloAving 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. HEADQUARTERS FOR CHATTANOOGA CANE MILLS AND EVAPORATORS! -OO- 1 he best machines of the kind manufactured. All sizes from 1-horse power to io-horse power. Can be adjusted to either horse, water or steam power. -00- Catalogues containing prices and all information will be furnished on application. HARDAWAY & HUNTER.'