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fierald and Advertiser. NEWNAN, FRIDAY, MAR. 12. Official Organ of Coweta County. Jah. K. IIrown, Tiioh. 8. Parrott. H It O W N A P A tt It O T T. Editors and Piirmhhrim. PRESIDENT TA FT A NIJ HIS CAII- INET, The inauguration of Hon. Win. II. Taft us President on the 4th inst., and the assembling of his official family, signalized the beginning of a new ad ministration of the nation’s affairs, anti likewise marked the beginning (let us hope) of a more peaceful and prosperous era than the country en joyed under the Roosevelt adminis tration. President’s Taft’s inaugural is rich in promises, and if the policies outlined in the address are carried out we shall have much to be thankful for. Among other things, he advocates an extension of the powers of the Inter state Commerce Commission; amend ing and strengthening of the anti-trust laws; a revision of the tariff, so that "the amount of protection shall equal the difference between the cost of pro duction abroad and the cost of produc tion here;” an extension of our sys tem of coast fortifications, a strong navy, and the maintenance of an army sufficient to resist any probable inva sion from abroad; an inheritance tax; an extension of the activities of the Department of Agriculture; a reform in our monetary and banking systems; the completion of the Panama canal as expeditiously as possible; promotion of ‘‘the already good feeling between the South and other sections of the country, ” and the use of the appoint ive power in a manner to discourage and mollify race prejudice and race feeling, etc. President Taft’s cabinet is composed as follows: Jacob M. Dickinson, of Tennessee, Secretary of War. tieorge von Lengerke Meyer, of Mas sachusetts, Secretary of the Navy. Philander C. Knox, of Pennsylvania, Secretary of State. Richard A. Ballinger, • of Washing ton, Secretary of the Interior. Frank H. Hitchcock, of District of Columbia, Postmaster-General. Franklin McVeagh, of Illinois, Sec retary of the Treasury. James Wilton, of Iowa, Secretary of Agriculture. Charles Nagel, of Missouri, Secre tary of Commerce and Labor. George W. Wickersharn, of New York, Attorney-General. Meyer and Wilson are the only mem bers of Roosvelt’s cabinet who will be identified with the new administration. Out of a total school population of 785,471 children of school age in Geor gia, as shown by the school census for 19uS, figures for which have just been compiled by State School Commission er Pound, there ore 84,380 illiterates, or 11.5 per cent, of the total number of children between the ages of (! and 18 years. The foregoing includes not only the children who can neither read nor write, but those who can read and can not write. Children who can read, but not write: White, 9,885; colored, 32,- 3G9; total, 42,353. Children who can neither read nor write: White, 9,343 colored, 32,(184; total, 12,027. The ap propriation for the common schools of the State the present year is $2,250,- 000 the largest ever made. According to the annual report of State Treasurer Park the State’s in come last year amounted to $5,338,273. and $5,570,295 was paid out. According fo the same report there were only fif ty-seven State banks in 1901, when bank examinations began. Now there are four hundred and ninety-two, with a total capitalization of $18,987,094 and total, resou rces^o f’$85,312,035. The United States Government is paying the railroads $4,800,000 annual- ly'for.the^rentnl of the cars usid to carry the''mails. An additional $40,- 000,000 is paid for the actual carrying ufjthc mails. 4 ! The amount paid for the rentals alone would in three years buy the cars outright. Legislature May Change to Biennial Sessions. Atlanta, March 8.-—Sentiment in fa vor of biennial sessions of the Legisla ture is growing, and it is not improba ble that the incoming Legislature will submit a Constitutional amendment making such a provision. It could not be voted on until October, 1910, which insures annual sessions for this and next year. Georgia is one of only about half a dozen States that still cling to annual sessions. In Alabama, where the Legis lature meets only once every four years, the people recently declined to indorse even biennial sessions. It is said that Governor-elect Brown will urge the change in his inaugural message. Senator W. F. Salter, of the First district, has announced that he will introduce a bill submitting a Con stitutional amendment on the subject to the people. It is possible that the proposed change will contemplate 60 or 75 days’ sessions, in the first part of the year. The cost to the people of their yearly supply of laws is shown by the annual report of the Comptroller-General Last year approximately $125,000 was spent in this way; and it was taken from a treasury which, acording to the State Treasurer, has been unable to meet all the appropriations. The pay-roll and mileage for the reg ular and special sessions of 1908 amounted to $104,932.22. This was not the entire expense. In addition, $3,000 was spent on the special investigation of the prison department, and that sum did not cover the entire cost. Tho Legislature will probably be asked to appropriate money to pay off some still pending small claims this summer. It cost $5,844.50 to print the journals and the Acts of the Legislature. Index ing cost $200: compiling, $300; sta tionery, $473.80, and incidental ex penses, $115, making a total expense of $114,915.52. This does not comprise all the expenses, either. Scnoia Notes. Senoia F.nterpriHo-Gazette, 11th inst. l)r. W. R. McCrary returned yester day from a business trip to several points in Alabama and Texas. Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Herndon, of Haralson, will leave to morrow for a ten-days’ pleasure trip to the “Landof Flowers.” They will visit Jackson ville, Crescent City, and other points of interest. Mr. W. II. Johnson, a director of the 1 Farmers and Merchants Bank, came up from Wooster to the annual meeting last Thursday. He is one of Meri wether’s best farmers, and always makes his farm self-supporting without his cotton crop. He now has fodder about eight years old and hams four years old, and says a panic has no hor rors for him. The second annual meeting of the stockholders of the Bank of Senoia was held in the office at the bank last Wed nesday morning. All the old officers were re-elected, viz: Lee Hand, pres ident; Vindex Hand, cashier: W. E. Lindsey, assistant cashier. The direc tors are C. F. llollberg. H. L. Ware, Lee Hand, L. 1’. Brandenburg, Vindex Hand, R. L. Arnall, W. A. Todd, Lon Gray and W. ,1. Estes. A cash divi dend of 6 per cent, was paid the stock holders and a neat sum passed up to the surplus account. The old reliable Farmers and Mer chants Bank held its annual stockhold ers’ meeting last Thursday, declared an 8 per cent, dividend, and passed up nice sum to undivided profits. The same officers and directors were elect ed for another year, to-wit: M. H. Couch, president ; R. L. Hardy and Dr. F. M. Brantly, vice-presidents; H. P. Redwine, cashier. The directors are M. 11. Couch, F. M. Brantly, R. L. Hardy, L. L. Hutchinson, G. P. Hod- nett, J. D. Hunter, W. D. Fowler, W. F. Baggarly, J. M. McCrary, R. B. Perkins. C. C. McKnight, W. H. John son and E. 11. Powers. A destructive cyclone passed over Cuthbert, Ga.. about 8 o’clock Tuesday night, killing seven people, demolish ing two hundred and thirty-eight houses, and entailing a property loss of half a million dollars. It was the worst disaster of the kind in the histo ry of.the State. The'report of the State Pension Com missioner shows that the sum of $943,- 144 has been paid to old Confederate soldiers and soldiers’ widows since Jan. 1, being $10,000 in excess of the total payments for 190s. Kills Would-Be Slayer. A merciless murderer it Appendicitis with many victims. But Dr. King’s New Life Pills kill it by prevention. They gently stimulate stomach, liver and bowels, preventing that clogging that invites appendicitis, curing Con stipation, Biliousness, Chills, Malaria. Headache and Indigestion. 25c. at all druggists. Diligence is luck. the mother of good Georgians Not Allowed to Honor Tal ented Newnan Woman. New York, March 8.—A wagon-load of (lowers was sent to Hammerstein’s Victoria theater to-night for a vaude ville performer who was not regarded by the managemment as the top-liner on the programme, with the result that the flowers were not delivered. Miss Willn Holt Wakefield did not do her “pianologue” performance at all, and the demonstration planned for her by a number of persons from her old State— Georgia—did not come olf. Before the curtain rose at the Victo ria Miss Wakefield’s press agent had informed the newspapers about that Georgia reception. A list of the old friends of the performer was also sui - plied. It was announced that the Geor gians had bought a lot of flowers, and were going to let Miss Wakefield know how much they think of Georgia talent when it is imported to New York. The person or persons who had arranged this little a flair had neglected to find out that Miss Eva Tanguay was re garded by the management as the star. Early in the evening word of the little reception for Miss Wakefield reached both Manager Willie Hammerstein and Mis< Tanguay. Mr. Hammerstein no tified Miss Tanguay that she needn’t worry; nothing would happen at his theater to hurt her high-priced feel ings. As Mr. Hammerstein declined to dis cuss the later events of the evening, it is necessary to rely on the story told bv Miss Wakefield’s manager, who said that the trouble appeared to center about the fact that Miss Tanguay was on for the ninth act, and neither she nor the Victoria management cared to have any unusual demonstration for anyone else. Tom Farmer Made Captain of Macon Fiotbill Team. Macon, Ga.. March 4. Clay Billion lias resigned as captain of the Mercer football team and in bis place Tom Farmer has been named. The end of a long wrangle came yesterday, when all sides agreed to do away with the dif ferences and get down to business, so a strong team can be put out. All the students have been disarmed of their cudgels of warfare and are in a friendly, loyal attitude. Binion’s withdrawal and the selection of Far mer wiped out every difference, and when Frank Blake hits the campus next time there will be little to trouble him. Tell me my faults, and mend your own. DODSON. J Last Sunday Mr. W. H. Summerlin, of Roscoe, was descending from the loft of his barn on a ladder when his foot slipped and he fell and broke his arm. He is doing fairly well. Mrs. T. F. Jones is visiting her daughter, Mrs. J. M. Brown, near Franklin. Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Sanders spent Sunday with Mr. C. P. Sanders and family at Roscoe. Miss Essie Hyde visited Miss Eurah Jones Sunday. Next Saturday and Sunday are the regular preaching days at Macedonia. Mrs. Marthalyn Hyde died at her home on the 1st inst., at the advanced age ol 83. The funeral services were conducted at Liberty by her pastor, Elder E. P. Powell. We learn that Mrs. Cox, daughter of Mrs. Hyde, who had been staying with her mother for several years, will return to South Car olina. Mrs. Rebecca Le3ter, of Newnan, is visiting her brother, Mr. T. F. Jones. Born, on the 27th ult,, to Mr. and ^ Mrs. J. M. Brown—a daughter. March 10th. LONE OAK. The very heavy rain that fell here last evening will of course still further delay farming operations. On the evening of Friday, 19th inst., “The Old Maids’ Convention” will be presented to the people of Lone Oak and neighboring communities, under the auspices of the “Young People’s S >cial Club, ” for the benefit of the Woman's Home Mission Society. A treat is promised to all who will at tend. The "convention” will be held at the school-house. Messrs. H. L. Culpepper and E. C. Culpepper spent Sunday in Greenville with their mother, Mrs. S. F. Culpep per, whose condition they found great ly improved. Messrs. W. P. Lee and J. M. Sfewell went up to Atlanta Saturday and bought a lot of good mules to replace the valuable animals they had sold a day or two before to the road commis sioners of Troup county, who were in Lone Oak with a view to such purchase. March 10th. Prizes for Essay to Be Given School Children. Pupils in Newnan schools and in the county will haver the opportunity of contesting for a stack of one hundred gold dollars to he awarded by the Cot ton Seed Crushers’ Association to the school children of Georgia for the best four compositions on “Cotton Seed Products as a Human, Animal and Plant Food.” Last year a similarcon- test resulted in thousands of composi tions being written throughout the State. The prizes are to be divided as follows: First prize, $50 in gold; second prize, $25; third prize, $15; fourth prize, $10. None of the compo sitions are to contain over 750 words. The compositions will be divided into the following topics; The merits of cotton seed oil; cotton seed oil as a composition for human food; the great advantage of cattle-raising in the South, its possibilities, and the impor tance of cotton seed and hulls as an auxiliary thereto; value of cotton seed meal as a food for horses and mules: the merits of cotton seed meal as a plant food, being one of the ingredi ents of commercial fertilizers. The best three compositions in each school are to be sent to County School Commissioner Ham not later than April 25. The Commissioner is to se lect the best composition from all re ceived and send to the State commit tee of judges, to be announced later. Notice to Debtors and Creditors. GEORGIA—Coweta County : All persons having demands against the estate of Mra. Lavana Kirby, late of said county, de ceased, are hereby notified to render in their dc- maiula to the undersigned according to law; and all persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment. This March 4, 1909. Prs. fee $3.75. MISS INA KIRBY. Executrix. Father and Son Commit Suicide. Franklin, Ga., March 6.—Following the tragic death of his son, R. F. Rid ley, jr., who blew out his brains only a few days ago, R. F. Ridley, sr., one of the most prominent men of Heard county, committed suieide this morn ing in a field near his home, about 2 miles from Franklin. He first shot himself, and then cut his throat. Both suicides are wrapped in myste ry, as it is stated that absolutely n< reason is known why Ridley and his son should have taken their lives. The elder Ridley was one of the largest planters in this section, and was gen erally respected, while his son, who was only 23 years of age, was very popular. Ths father is survived by his wife and four children—two daughters and two sons. If You Are a Trifle Sensitive About the size of your shoes, it’s some satisfaction to know that many people can wear shoes a size smaller by sprinkling Allen’s Foot-Ease into them. Just the thing for patent leather shoes t and for breaking in new shoes. Sold everyhere, 25c. New Advertisements. Letters of Administration. Ci EORGI A—Cow eta County: J. H. Hyde having applied to the Court of Ordi nary of said county for letters of administration on theostat?of Marthalyn Hyde, deceased, all p» Ja sons concerned are required to show cause in said Court by tho first Monday in April next, if any they can. why said application should not be granted. This March 8, 1909. Prs. fee, $3. L. A. PERDUE. Ordinary. fUco System 99 CLOTHES ARE MADE BEST. THE MAKERS ARE WILLING TO PUT THEIR GOODS TO ANY WEAR-TEST. C We have a wondrous assortment of “Alco” ^Suits, in exclusive styles and materials designed especially^ for men and young men of to-day. We’d like to have you drop in and make the ac quaintance of these superbly tailored gar ments. They’re alive with smartness, and merchant tailoring could well afford to class itself with these well-made, fashion able examples of ready-to-wear clothes, jz? C, The highest price. -:- quality, but not the highest -:- -:- H. C. GLOVER CO. To Whom It May Concern. GEORGIA-Coweta County: The estate of Mrs. E. C. Saxon, late of said coun ty. deceased, being unrepresented, and not likely to be represents 1, all persons concerned are re quired to show cause in the Court of Ordinary of said county, on tho first Monday in April next, why such administration should not be vested in the County Administrator. This March 4, 1909. Prs. fee, $3. L. A. PERDUE, Ordinary, and ex-ofiicio Clerk Court of Ordinary. Letters of Administration. GEORGIA-Coweta County : C. D. and E. M. Grimes having applied to the Court of Ordinary of said county for letters of ad ministration de bonis non, with the will annexed, on the estate of Calvin Grimes, deceased, all per sons concerned are required to show cause in said Court by the first Monday in April next, if any they can. why said application should not be granted. This March 1. 1909. Prs. fee. $3. L. A. PERDUE. Ordinary. Application for Leave to Sell. GEORGIA—Coweta County: T. F. Rawls, County Administrator, as adminis trator of the estate of Ike Hill, (col.,) deceased, having applied to the Court of Ordinary of said county for leave to sell the lands of said deceased, all persons concerned are required to show cause in said Court by the first Monday in April next, if any they can. why said application should not be grunted. This March 4, 1909. Prs. fee, $3. L. A. PERDUE. Ordinary. Boone Co.’s - Stripling Clothing Specials. Having too much Clothing, and wishing to reduce the stock at once, we have taken 250 men’s spring and' summer fancy suits and priced them at 50 to 60 cents on the dollar. The above suits are from D. W. Boone Co.’s stock, are good styles, and clean, nice goods. Letters of Administration. GEORGIA- Cowf.ta County: eroy Cauley, of the county of Muscogee, said State, having applied to the Court of Ordinary of said county for letters of administration on the es tate of Roxie Cauley, deceased, all persons con cerned are required to show cause in said Court by tho first Monday in April next, if any they can, why said application should not be granted. This March 4, 1909. Prs. fee. $3. L. A. PERDUE. Ordinary. Sheriff’s Sale for April. GEORGIA-Coweta County : Will be sold before the Court-house door in New nan, Coweta county, Ga., on the first Tuesday in April next, between the legal hours of sale, to the highest and best bidder, the following de scribed property, to-wit: A certain tract or parcel of land lying and be ing in Haralson district, said county, being part of lot No. 268. in the original First land district of Coweta county, and bounded as follows: On the north by J. D. Garrison, on the east by G. P. Hod- nett. on the south by W. J. L. Herndon, and on the west by Tom Carlton and J. D. Garrison—said tract containing fifty acres, more less. Levied on as the property of J. G. Caldwell to satisfy a fi. fa. issued from the City Court of Newnan in favor of II. A. Hall vs. the said J. G. Caldwell. Defendant in fi. fa. notified in terms of the law 3, 1909. Prs. fee, $5.25. J. D. BREWSTER. Sheriff. $10 Suits, $5.98. $15 Suits, $7.85. $ 18 Hart Schaffner & Marx Suits, $9.85. ^20 and $22.50 Hart Schaff- ner & Marx Suits, $11.85. Letters of Administration. GEORGIA-Coweta County: J. H. Hyde having applied to the Court of Ordi nary of said county for letters of administration de l-onis non, with the will annexed, on the estate of Henry Hyde, deceased, all persons concerned are required to show cause in said Court by the first Monday in April next, if any they can. why said application should hot be granted. This March 8, 19U9. Prs. fee $3. L. A. PERDUE. Ordinary. Pitman For Sewed Soles. I have opened a first-class shoe shop at 5 Wesley street, and am prepared to do all kinds of shoe repairs in short order. My prices will be right at col lection. G. C. PITMAN. Our former sale prices are still on, on all winter suits. If We h ave just received our first shipment of Spring Clothing, and are showing a swell line of goods at $10 to $30 a suit. It you want a suit of clothes, and want w. This March the most tor your money, See Ours Before You Buy Tax Sale. GEORGIA—Coweta County: Will be sold before the Court-house door in New nan, Coweta county, Ga.. on the first Tuesday in June next, between the legal hours of sale, to the highest and best bidder, the following described property, to-wit: One lot situute in the town of Senoia. 30x110 feet, on the west side of Main street, and known as lot No. 7. section 11. in the plan of said town of Senoia. Levied on to satisfy a tax fi. fa. issued by W. S. Hubbard, Tax Collector, for State and county taxes for the years 1902, 1903, 1904, 1905, 1906, 1VH37 and 1908, the same being now due and unpaid. The owner of said property is unknown. Levy made by Lewis McCullough, L. C., and turned over to me. This March 4. 1909. Also, at the same time and place, one lot situate # _ in the town of Senoia, 30x110 feet, on west side of ^ _ C 1 1 * _i_ ^ _ Main street, and known as lot No. 9. section 11, in 111C1 S OI ill IS SwOTC the plan of said town. Levied on to satisfy a tax fi. fa. issued by W. S. Hubbard, Tax Collector, for State and county taxes for the years 1902, 1903, 1904. 1903.1906. 1907 and 1908, the same being now due and unpaid. The owner of said property is unknown. Levy made by Lewis McCullough, L. C., and turned over to me. This March 4, 1909. J. D. BREWSTER. Sheriff. Hats. • All the new things in hats for men, at $1.50 to $3.50, just received. \Ye have the price right and the quality right. In fact, our Spot Cash policy means money saved to the custo mers of this store Boone - Stripling Company.