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fitraia ana Advertiser. NEWNAN, FRIDAY, JAN. II ONE DOLLAR A YEAR. “According to the method of the Uni ted States in making assessments of taxable values, the State of Georgia would now be worth $1,400,000,000. “Robert K. Park, “State Treasurer and Bunk Examiner. “Atlanta, Ga., Jan. 1, 1909.” Treasurer Park Writes of Geor gia’s Finances. Atlanta ConRtitution. State Treasurer R. E. Park has writ ten a brief and interesting resume of the finances of Georgia, dealing with the citation up to date, for The Fi nancial Age, a prominent financial pub lication of New York City. Treasurer Park’s statement, which appeared in The Financial Age for Jan. 4, is as fol lows : “Ocular demonstration and stern sta tistics both show that no other section of the United States is exhibiting more significant progress at the present time than the South, and no portion of the South is more prosperous than Georgia. The South has at last come to be recog nized as a financial and industrial pow er. The growth in banking in Georgia has continued apace during 1908, and has grown from 448 State banks in ac tive operation Jan. 1, 1908, to 490 State banks Jan. 1, 1909. This number will be increased, as is shown by applica tions for charter in the office of the Secretary of State. “When I entered upon my duties as State Treasurer and State Bank Exam iner of Georgia, in 1900, there were only 140 State banks, which, as stated above, have grown to 490 Jan. 1, 1909. During 1908 only two State banks were placed in the hands of receivers, and one of those has been discharged by the courts and resumed business. The one failed bank had a very small capital. This is a remarkable statement when taken in connection with the natural depression that was caused by the great financial flurry of 1907-1908. But Georgia banks have been pursuing the even tenor of their way, transacting business, accommodating their custo mers and looking after industrial en terprises, fostering them as best they could. Statistics show that while the population of Georgia doubles every forty years, the value of property doubles every twenty years, the as sessed value of taxable property in 1908 being $706,962,363. A'general proper ty tax, which furnishes about four- fifths of the total revenue, has worked so unjustly that a board of equalization was appointed in 1901. This was re pealed after only one year’s trial. “By the Constitution the tax rate of Georgia is limited to $6 on the $1,000, and as the rate of taxation has in creased faster than the taxable proper ty, the State has been forced to con tract several temporary lonns since i:ioi, none of which has exceeded $200,- 000, the limit for each year set by the Constitution. Jan. 1, 1909, finds the bonded debt of Georgia to be $7,031,000, mostly incurred by the extravagance of the reconstruction and ‘carpet bag’ administration, (see history.) Each year $100,000 of this debt is paid olT, and there are annual appropriations for the amount of interest, about $300,- 000 per annum. “ 1 he State owns a railroad 138 miles long, from Chattanooga, Tenn.. to At lanta, Ga., which has valuable termi nal facilities in both cities, and which in 1908 was estimated to be worth fully $14,000,000 — nearly twice the amount of the bonded debt. "Banking in Georgia is in a prosper ous condition. The largest class of de positors are the farmers, who look more and more to their banks for help, instead of the merchants and cotton factors; hence the number of small banks in agricultural districts is in creasing. “The rapid increase in cotton manu factories has been specially remarka ble, and the income in the way of divi dends has been most satisfactory. De spite the so-called panic, new cotton mills are being erected, and old ones are being enlarged along our water courses and in our cities, towns and villages at an unprecedented rate. “Ten years ago the statistics show that 3.000 locomotives were necessary to maintain the train seivice of the four principal railway lines traversing the Southern States east of the Missis sippi river. The freight traffic of that time required only about 96,000 cars. But the increase has been so enormous that at the present time 6,000 locomo tives are in service and the equipment of these four Southern roads has been increased to 300,0.00 cars. The track mileage has been extended also as to show an increase from 20.000 to 30,000 miles. Much of the freight movement includes a vast amount of building ma terial. while the transportation of get - eral merchandise has increased to the extent of 1,660,000 tons. In ten years the net earnings of one road exceeded the gross earnings of the former period, while gross earnings increased nearly 300 per cent, on a gain in mileage of only 132 per cent. “It is proper to state that in 1861, before the Civil War. the entire taxa ble values of the State of Georgia amounted to $671,000,000. Of this umount more than $300,000,000 was in vested in slaves, and, of course, com pletely lost by the. result of the war. In December, 1908, the total taxable values of Georgia from all sources amounted to $706,962,533, which is the largest amount ever reached in the his tory of the State. What it Means to Marry a Man to Reform Him. Beatrice Fairfax. They sat beside me on the ferry-boat —a young married couple in the early twenties. The wife was a fresh-faced, comely In Memoriam. On Wednesday, Dec. 30, 1908, from an attack of pneumonia, the spirit of Mrs. P. J. Bullock took its flight from her home in Madras, back to the God who gave it. She was born in Gwin nett county, Ga., April 23, 1843, and at Warner Hill and Gov. Smith Again on Friendly Terms. Atlanta, Jan. 9. It looked as if the Biblical period, when the lion will lie down with the lamb, had arrived Fri- girl, neatly dressed, and with the sad- ; the time of her death was aged 65 dest face I have seen in many a day. | years and eight months. She had been The husband was a strapping fellow of six feet or more, well built—and help lessly intoxicated. As we got off the boat she took bis lay, when Warner Hill, member of the 1 arm and guided his wavering footsteps. Railroad Commission, and Gov. Hoke Smith met on pleasant and friendly, but official terms. It is said to have been the first meeting since the cam paign of three years ago, when some trite printed words were passed be tween the two. Since that time, until yesterday, they are said to have been apparent strangers. Yesterday’s meeting came about through the necessity for swearing the Commissioner into office for a second term. He was elected in October, af ter having been nominated in the pri mary without opposition. The Governor commissions all State House officials and usually swears them into office. This latter is not a necessity, as the duty may be performed by any Justice of the Supreme Court. In order that there might not be any embarassment, a hint was conveyed, it is Haid, to Mr. Hill to the effect that, while the Governor had no feeling in the matter and would not be in the least embarrassed, no offense would be given should the Commissioner prefer taking the oath before a Justice. Mr. Hill, it is said, replied that, he had no feeling in the matter, and. that, even if there were personal feeling, it was not against the Governor of the State, with whom he would not hesitate to transact any official business. At about 11 o’clock the Commission er. in company with one of the execu tive secretaries, called on the Governor in his private office. Pleasant greet ings, not in the least strained or effu sive, but such as might be passed be tween two gentlemen, were exchanged. The oath was administered and Mr. Hill bid the Chief Executive a polite good morning, received another in re turn, and departed. In a similiar position to that occupied by Mr. Hill stands Judge Richard B. Russell, who has not yet taken the oath for a new term on the bench of the Court of Appeals. The Judge was in the race in 1906, and some of the hard est thrusts of that campaign were be tween him and the present Governor. Since then their relations have not been ultra-brotherly. It is stated that a hint similar to the one given to Mr. Hill has been con veyed to Judge Russell, who has acted in an equally generous manner and decided that he hud no reason for not desiring to take the oath from the Gov ernor of the State. When he returns to the city from his home at Winder, where he was Friday, he will probably call on Gov. Smith and go through the ceremony of being inducted into office. It will be the first time that Judge Russell will have seen inside the Gov ernor’s office since he tried to become its occupant. As it is rumored that some day he will make another effort to realize his ambition of old, he per haps is glad of the opportunity to keep familiar with the appearance of things around the place. He looked at her with a foolish, vacant smile, and went along quietly enough until he caught sight of a saloon across the street. He stopped, and said something to his wife, who shook her head and tried gently to push him toward the station. Instantly his face grew set and ugly. member of the Methodist church at Jones Chapel for sixteen years. The funeral services were held at Jones Chapel on Dec. 31. 1908, being conduc ted by her pastor, Rev. A. E. Sans- burn, and her body was laid to rest there. She leaves only one daughter, Mrs. J. T. Ferrell, and three grand children, to mourn her loss. She joined the Methodist church when in young womanhood. We cannot name the exact date of her conversion, yet we know that her religion was a fixed and CURES MALARIA He struck off the gentle hand and unwavering principle. I knew her in- started on a wavering run toward the timately for a long while. Her life saloon. | was spent in service to God and to her The lust I saw of them he was dis- 1 family, neighbors and friends. No task appearing through the swinging doors was too difficult for her, if by its per- of the saloon, and the young wife was ; formanee she could help someone else, standing on the corner waiting for him. She lived for others, and never seemed He had been almost helpless, but to think of self. In character she was quite good-natured, before he went in, but the chances were that another drink would change him from mere foolishness to brutality. As I looked at her, I thought: “You poor, pretty, young thing! I wonder if you married this man to reform him?” I would have liked to have taken a photograph of that man, and to have shown it to him in his sober moments. I think the sight of his foolish, vacant face might preach an effective temper ance lecture to him. I have never yet seen a human being improved by drink, but I have seen men and women, who, when sober, were normal, sane beings, changed into coarse, foolish, tiresome, bad-temper ed, suspicious fiends. Don’t throw away your youth and happiness in marrying a man to reform him, for it does not work in one case in a thousand. Let the man reform first, and then marry him, if his reformation is sin cere. You have no right to marry and bring children into the world, and blight their young lives with the curse of a drunken father. If you are unfortunate enough to fall in love with a man who is addicted to drink, help him all you can with sym pathy and encouragement, but don’t marry him until he has conquered the drink habit. A habit of that kind does not stand still. If the man does not conquer drink, drink will conquer the man. The young men who are getting on well and who have the right to ask a girl to mairy are not given to drink. They are too ambitious to befog their brains with intoxicants. And this you must remember, giris: If you wish to have any influence over the man you care for, as regards drink ing, you must refrain from touching it yourselves. You cannot preach what you do nox practice. CASE AFTER CASE. like the good Samaritan—always ready to do the neighborly act—and never shrank from a duty. Her worst fault was her depreciation of herself. Mod est and unassuming, she lived accord ing to the injunction of Paul, who said: “Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love.” She was always willing to do her duty in an swer to God’s call. Sister Bullock was a devoted mother and a good neighbor, loved and highly appreciated by the people among whom she lived. She suffered much for three weeks, but quietly and patiently, trusting wholly in the Lord. Her neighbors and friends were attentive to the last. As it has seemed good to Almighty God, the All wise Ruler of the universe, to remove from our midst our beloved and faith ful sister, Mrs. P. J. Bullock, in this great loss which we as neighbors have sustained, and the greater loss to her beloved daughter, we desire to express our deep sympathy for them in their bereavement and grief in the loss of so faithful and beloved a mother, and commend them for consolation to our Heavenly Father, “Who doeth all things well.” “The Lord gave, and the Lord taketh away; blessed be the name of the Lord.” S. C. M. Madras., Ga., Jan. 9th. Malaria is due to impurities and poisons in the blood. Instead of being’ rich, strong and healthy, the circulation has become infected with germs of disease which destroy the rich, red corpuscles that furnish, nourishment and strength to the body, and reduced this vital fluid to such e. weak, watery condition that it is no longer able to keep the system in health,'or ward off the countless diseases and disorders that assail it. The loss of these red corpuscles takes the color and glow of health from the cheek, and we see pale, sallow faces and washed out, chalky complexions among the first svmptoms of Malaria. But Malaria is a general systemic disease, and as tile blood becomes more -heavily loaded wit'A its germs we have more serious- and complicated symptoms; the impure blood having its effect on all parts- of the body. The appetite fails, digestion is weakened, chills and slight fever are frequent, and the sufferer loses energy and ambition because of a constant tired’-out and “ no nccount ” feeling. The lack of necessary nour ishment and healthful qualities in the blood causes boils and abscesses, skin affections, and in some cases sores and ulcers to break out, and sometimes the patient is prostrated with a spell of malarial fever which may leave his health permanently impaired. To cure Malaria both a blood purifier and tonic are necessary, in order to remove the cause and at the same time build up the system from its weakened and run-down condition. S. S. S. is the medicine best fitted for this work. It is the most perfect of all blood purifiers, and the purely vegetable ingredients of which it is composed make it the LONE OAK. (Brought over from last week.) Among the pleasant events of the holidays was a party on Thursday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Sewell. On the same date a sim ilar entertainment was afforded the young folks at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Culpepper. Miss Lillian Sewell, of Grantville, spent several days of last week with her cousin, Miss Marguerite Sewell. Mrs. Richard Maxwell and children, of Talbot county, returned home Mon day. after a week’s stay with Mrs. Maxwell's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Sewell. Miss Laura Sewell, of Grantville, was the guest of Lone Oak relatives last week. Miss Estelle Justiss, of Lutherville, was with relatives here last Monday. Mr. Glenn Hopson, of Newnan, spent the holiday vacation with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Hopson. Mr. W. P. Keith has moved his fam ily from Lone Oak to his farm m Mounlville. Mr. J. B. Hopson visited Odessadale yesterday. Messrs. J. L. Prickett and G. G. Culpepper are on a trip to the s ime city to-day. Messrs. John Clyatt and Henry Sewell spent Tuesday in Greenville. Prof. Paysinger, of Newberry, S. C., was a holiday guest at the home of his sister, Mrs. Walter C. Lee. Jan. 7th. What Others Say About It. Many of the best people in Tennessee and adjoining States recommend St. Joseph’s Liver Regulator as being a splendid laxative and liver medicine. It-i occasional use will keep the system in good condition, thus assisting nature to establish good health. It will re move the bile and effete matter from the system, and. as a rule, Nature “will do the rest.” Try it. It is well indorsed. It is made in both liquid and powders. Druggists and dealers sell it, liquid, 50 cents a bottle; powders, in tin boxes, 25 cents a box. When Rubbers Become Necessary. And your shoes pinch, Allen’s Foot- Ease, a powder to be shaken into the shoes, is just the thing to use. Try it for breaking in new shoes. Sold every where, 25c. Sample free. Address, Allen S. Olmsted, LeRoy, N. Y. Don’t Hcccpt spy substitute. Isn’t it strange how the rustle of skirt will cause some people to sit up and take notice, especially the male population. During 1900 I was running a farm on the Mississippi river and became so impreg nated with Malaria that for a year I was almost a physical wreck. I tried a number of medicines recommended as blood purifi ers, chill cures, and Malaria eradicators, but nothing did me any good until I began to use S. S. S. The result was that after taking it for awhile I was as well and strong as I ever was. I have never had a chill since nor the slightest symptom of Malaria. I hope others will be benefited by my experience, and with that end in view I give this testimonial, knowing that S. S. S. is the best remedy for Malaria. Amory, Miss. S. R. COWLEY. greatest and safest of all tonics. S. S. S. goes down into the circulation and removes every trace of impurity or poison, and at the same time gives to the blood the health-sustaining qual ities it needs. It cures Malaria thoroughly and permanently because it removes the germs and poisons which produce the disease, and while doing this tones up and strengthens every part of the system. When S. S. S. has cleansed the blood the symptoms pass away, the healthy color returns to the complexion, the old tired, depressed feeling is gone, and the entire health is renewed. Book with information about Malaria and any medical advice free. THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO., ATLANTA, GA, Things the FARMER NEEDS We sell Texas Red Rust-proof Oats, Ditching Boots, Ames Shovels, Shoes, Hats, Overalls, Tobacco, Sugar, Coffee, Flour, and everything else needed at home or on the farm. Come to see us, and we will trade with you. M. Plenty More Like This in Newnan. Scores of Newnan people can tell you about Doan’s Kidney Pills. Many a happy citizen makes a public statement of nis experience. Here is a case of it. What better proof of merit can be had than such indorsement? J. T. Nolan, 12 First street, Newnan, Ga., says: “The great relief Doan’s Kidney Pills gave me is sufficient evi dence of their worth. For three years my kidneys were out of order, and caused me much misery. I had darting pains through the back and loins, and whenever I did anv work that required any stooping or lifting, I was in abso lute misery. The kidney secretions finally began to act imperfectly, and from this I conclude! that my kidneys were at fault. Reading about Doan’s Kidney Pills, I decided to try them and got a box at Lee Bros. ’ drug store. They improved my condition so much that I cannot speak too highly in their favor. ’’ For sale by all dealers. Price 50 cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, New York, sole agents for the United States. Remember the name—Doan’s—and take no other. It takes all the fun out of doing the most interesting thing in the world to get a salary for it. Nearly all flowers are bloomers, but not all bloomers are flowers. Some of them are directoire. Just because a doze is akin to a nap, it couldn’t be called a nap-kin. FARnER & Company CHI' ToTZ lGOJCl! Mr. and Mrs. Oldwed had so many children they didn’t know what to do, so they took the whole pack off to a picnic on the river and let them run riot. Suddenly a small boy ran up to Mr. Oldwed and cried out: “Papa, papa! Archibald has fallen into the water!” "Archibald, Archibald?” repeated the father. Then he turned to his wife. “Mary” he inquired, anxiously, “have we an Archibald?'” Every Woman Will Be Interested. There has recently been discovered an aromatic, pleasant herb cure for woman’s ills, called Mother Gray’s Australian-Leaf. It is the only certain regulator. Cures female weaknesses and backache, kidney, bladder and uri nary troubles. At all drugigists, or by mail 50c. Sample free. Address, The Mother Gray Co.. LeRoy, N. Y. Teacher—“If you are kind and polite to your playmates, what will be the re sult?” Scholar—“They will think they can fight me!’’ “I want another box of pills like I got for mother yesterday.” "Did your mother say they were good?” "No—but they just fit my air-gun.” A woman’s idea of a fine dinner is not what there is to eat, but who takes her in to it. Manufactures a special complexion pow der that is without a single objectionable feature. It is prepared with the greatest care, after his original formulae and only the finest ingredients are used. Remember that ordinary complexion pow ders are injurious to the skin—clogging the pores and drying up the natural oils that make the skin clear and elastic. Ask for E. Burnham’s Medicated Complexion Powder It possesses a peculiar quality of adhering to tl.e skin that makes it most lasting. In four shades: Brunette, Flesh, White or Blended. The E. Burnham preparations are on sale by the dealer named below. Call there and ask for a FREE sample of Complexion Pow der, Massage Cream or Almond Meal and a copy of the Gift Booklet, entitled "Flow to be Beautiful” which tells how to obtain, and to preserve beauty. If you cannot call send ten cents (to cover mailing expenses) direct to E. Burnhanu 70 and 72 State Street, Chicago, Ill. JOHN R. CATES DRUG CO., Successor to Huffaker Drus Co. DR. M. S. ARCHER, Luthersville, Ga. All calls promptly filled, day or night Diseases of children a specialty. DR. F. I. WELCH, Physician. Office No. 9 Temple avenue, opposite public school building. 'Phone 234. DR. T. B. DAVIS, Physician and Surgeon. Office—Sanatorium building. Office ’phone 5 1 call: residence ’phone 5—2 calls. FIRE LIFE HEALTH I H. C. FISHER & SONS 1 INSURANCE 1 1 OLDEST, STRONGEST AND \ | MOST RELIABLE COMPANIES \ I ACCIDENT LIABILITY TORNADO Wheel Off W. A. TURNER, Physician and Surgeon. Special attention given to surgery and diseases of women. Office 19K* Spring street 'Phone 230 K. W. STARR, Dentist. All kinds of dental work. Patronage of the pub lic solicit Office over Newnan Banking Co. Or any of the numberless mis haps that occur to the best of vehicles in consequence, of bad roads, or careless driving can be repaired in the best manner, durably and efficient at E. R. Dent’s repair shops. Our work always gives thorough satisfaction, as the testimony of our former pat rons shows. We also make the best buggy sold in Newnan. E. R. DENT