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Reraii?. and Advertiser, N E WNAN, FRIDAY, .1 U L Y OeJJtS DOLLAR A YEAR. vote to convict, and that nothing could change them. Jurors going about in advance of the evidence proclaiming their intention to convict! God of justice, hurl a bolt at such shameful proceedings! Young Mr. Wright, of Floyd. Macon Telegraph. Mr, Harry Wright, of Rome, makes an interesting exhibit of a bright but callow statesman treading brusquely where wiser men walk slowly. He hns not yet learned an important lesson in life: Re just first, and a partisan nev er, in a trial which is judicial in its character. Tuesday he declared, in the McLendon trial, that “the question is not whether Mr. McLendon voted prop erly or not” in the Atlanta port rate case, for which vote he was suspended by Gov. Smith. Wednesday he re peated it in this form : “The question is not whether a man is bound to car ry out his oath of oflice,“ but whether he should carry eut a “promise” made in a political platform which had been in the meantime reversed by the peo ple who who elected him to office. He also referred to “the other ride” in the committee, involving the confession that the committee was lined up on two “sides” and that he was on one of those “sides.” In other words, to the dickens with your oath of office ! What has that got to do with your conduct as a partisan tool, expected to do the will of a boss? We are trying you, and have already convicted you for failure to sustain a platform which has been repudiated by the people, and which no attempt was made to enforce while it was yet un repealed ! That is the logic of Mr. Wright’s stand. It came out by the mouths of two Railroad Commissioners Wednesday that no attempt was made to enforce the said port rate demand of the Macon platform until six months after it had been superseded by the Atlanta plat form—a fact well-known to the gener al public. Isn’t it strange that these people paid no attention to the Macon plat form until it passed away by the adop tion of another one? Young Mr. Wright, of Rome, who is, we believe, the son of Hon. Seab Wright, and a member of the House Committee in the McLendon case, seems to be acting the part, not of a juror, but an attorney for the prosecu tion. He made Tuesday a fatal confes sion of the purpose and intent of this drum-head political court-martial. He said: “The question is not whether Mr. McLendon voted properly or not. The question is, whether, having commit ted himself to port rates during the campaign, he voted against them at the lirst. opportunity which came to him to vote on them! i Not a question as to whether he vo ted right! That admission lays bare the whole blooming farce! Ry this token a man sitting as a judge may vote right, and then be tired from office, humiliated and disgraced because in voting right he voted con trary to the wishes of a political boss! This is the most outrageous sugges tion we ever heard made in a free State, whose motto is “Wisdom, Jus tice and Moderation.” It is a bold at tempt to rape in the very temple of justice all that is dear to a liberty-lov ing people. Immediately following this astound ing declaration Mr. McLendon at tempted to introduce the evidence in the Gregg hardware case to prove that he decided right, with the statement: “That’s the case I passed upon, and now you’ve got to decide it,” and im mediately several members of the com mittee answered : “We beg to differ with you!” And the evidence was ruled out. This action officially puts the ques tion where it has really been all the time: but what amazes us is the bold ness of the stand taken. The case not to be tried on its merits—not whether McLendon decided right, but whether he decided contrary to the will of Gov. Smith, who first catue into the port rate limelight as the attorney of the Atlanta Freight Bureau. All this is emphasized by the testi mony of Commissioner Warner Hill, who told the committee that port rates, such as were contemplated by the Macon platform (which latter has been superseded) has never been brought before the board. The only port rate questions that have come up have been the several demands made by Atlanta for special port rates for Atlanta. So, as a matter of fact, Mr. Wright has put the question where it really be longs -did McLendon have the right under the law and the evidence, and under his oath, to vote his own convic tions, or was he expected to vote ac cording to the wishes of the late attor ney for the Atlanta Freight Rureau, and later Governor? The position taken by the prosecu tion is that McLendon was bound body and soul to the late attorney of the At lanta Freight Rureau, and not to the law and evidence. It is not a question, Mr. Wright says, "whether or not Mc Lendon voted properly !“ And on this issue the members of the committee have boldly stated Better Ways of Farming. Albany Herald. The improved method of corn culti vation which E. Mclver Williamson, of South Carolina, has given to the farm ers of the South, and which bears his name, is but the record of another step in the education of those who coax the fertile earth to give of its riches. Some farmers who employ the Wil liamson method make three times as much corn to the acre as they did be fore. Others make four or five times as much. Williamson himself makes seven times as much, and it is better corn than his farm formerly produced. Other men have developed new va rieties of cotton, and have shown how, as the result of certain methods of cul tivation, the yield of every acre plant ed may be largely increased. New varieties of oats have been given to the farmers, who would as soon think of not plowing their fields as of planting any but rust-proof seed. A few years ago a strange wheat plant was discover ed in Alaska. It is superior to any other known variety, and as a result of its introduction the wheat production of the country promises to be enormous ly increased. Retter and more prolific fruits, nuts and berries, finer vegetables and more dependable cereals, are being continually added to the nation’s new sources of wealth, and those who till the soi are realizing as they never did before that it is less a question of how much land is cultivated than it is how well it is cultivated. An up-to-date farmer will raise more on one acre than a shiftless farmer who is “too old to learn” will raise on ten; and in the end the one-acre farmer will own the whole eleven acres. Agriculture, like everything else, is progressing. The farmer of the past learned how to plant and tend and har vest from his father. There were no books to teach him new methods of farming, and when he first heard of agricultural colleges he ridiculed them unmercifully. Now he knows better. He has found that the young men who have recently graduated from agricul tural schools are the best equipped farmers in the land, and unless he is hopelessly stubborn, he is glad to bor row their ideas. The farming of the fnture is the farming that causes each square foot of ground to produce all that it is capable of producing, with the assistance of all the fertilizer that it can assimilate. It is farming that concentrates energies, and stops the waste that has placed mortgages on tens of thousands of farms. It is the farming that will add more to the wealth of the South than all other wealth-producers combined. Will Work for Columbus Road. Atlanta Constitution. Former Gov. Joseph M. Terrell, who, as chairman of the good roads meeting held at Meriwether White Sulphur | Springs on June 19, was authorized to appoint a committee of five from each county traversed by the proposed road from Atlanta to Columbus, yesterday announced the membership for that committee. The counties traversed by the sup posed road, which was fixed by resolu tion passed at the meeting, are Ful ton, Campbell, Coweta, Meriwether, Harris and Muscogee. This meeting assembled as the re sult of The Constitution’s good roads campaign for Georgia, and the occasion was a trio over the proposed road by The Constitution’s official “White Steamer Pathfinder,” and a party from Atlanta and other points on the line of this road. Every county was represented at the meeting, which was attended by more than a hundred delegates. The meeting decided to adopt the route through the counties named, and authorized the chairman. Gov. Terrell, to name a committee of five from each county to take up the matter and work out the details. The committee as named by Chair man Terrell is as follows: Muscogee—Frank IJ. Garrard, chair man of entire committee; Frank G. Lumpkin, R. Curtis Jordan, W. L. Lott and Henry Spang. Harris- G. N. Murrah and W. F. Key, of Chipley: J. B. Burnsides and .1. H. Mobley, of Hamilton; J. W. Thompson, of Pataula. Meriwether -Charles L. Davis, of Warm Springs; H. H. Tigner, of Odes- sadale; N. W. Parham and A. M. Hill, of Greenville, and Dr. J. W. Tay lor, of Lutherville. Coweta—T. M. Zellars and S. E. Leigh, of Grantville; Hon. J. R. Mc Collum, of Newnan, State Senator; Chairman H. C. Glover, of the Coweta County Commissioners, and Hal Fisher, of Newnan. Campbell —Dr. H. L. Johnson, of Palmetto; Chairman E. G. Hammond, of the Campbell County Commission ers; Mayor D. A. Carmichael, of Union City, Major John T. Longino and W. T. Roberts, of Fairburn. Chairman Terrell expresses the hope that the committee will get together as early as possible and take steps that will lead to the establishment and the proper improvement of this road be tween Atlanta and Columbus. Chairman Garrard of the committee, who was in the city when the commit tee was appointed, stated that he would he glad to serve and do all he could to wards the success of the movement. He says ho is ready to co-operate with the committee in every way possible, and says he hopes to see this made one of the best roads in the State. Not Entirely Undisputed. Youth’fl Companion. The case before the court was one involving the ownership of a tract of land, and the attorney for one of the parties to the suit was cross-examining a witness. "Now, Mr. Crimshw,” he said, “the property on which you live was origi nally a part of the twenty acres in dis pute, was it not?” “Yes, sir.” “And your title is based on the orig inal title to that land, I presume?” “Yes, sir.” “How long have you resided there?” “Over twenty-one years.” “Have you had—now, mark me— have you had twenty-one years’ undis puted possession of that property?” The witness hesitated a moment. “Remember, Mr. Crimshaw,” said the lawyer, raising his voice, “that you are under oath. Have you had twenty-one years’ undisputed posses sion of that property?” “It has been disputed once, and only once,” answered the witness. “I found a nest of bumble-bees in my backyard one day last summer.” In the general laugh that followed this answer the lawyer subsided. Don’t think because the reporter sees you getting on the train that he ought to know who you are and where you are going, or if he sees you greet some friends that he knows who they are and where they are from. We aim to get all the news, but you may be the one we don’t happen to know. We try to become familiar with names and faces if possible, but during the years past we have been to church and failed to see you there; we have loafed on the street; we’ve even risked our reputation on back streets on a dark night, but you weren’t all there. And we’ll be hanged if we know where to find you all. So if you are going or coming or know anybody cutting up queer capers, let us know. “Sure, it’s Mike, the boy, that’s the lucky man.” “How was he lucky?” “Why, mum, he got inshured fer five thousand dollars, and the very nixt day he fell off the ladder, paintin’, and broke his nick. ” A fresh child is easily spoiled. Every case of Rheumatism has its origin and its development in the blood, It is not a disease which is contracted like a cold, but it is in the blood and system before a pain is felt, and the changes in the weather or any physical irregularities, such as a spell of indigestion, bowel disturbance, etc., are merely the exciting causes producing the pains and aches, which are the natural symptoms of the disease. Rheumatism is caused by an excess of uric acid and other corrosive, irritating poisons in the blood, which are carried through the circulation to every part of the system. Every muscle, nerve, membrane, tissue and joint becomes saturated with these acrid, irritating impurities, or coated with fine, insoluble caustic matter, and the sharp, piercing pains or the dull, constant aches are felt with every physical movement. When the blood is filled with uric acid poison, perma nent relief cannot be expected from liniments, plasters, or other external treatment. Such measures give temporary relief, but in order to conquer and bring about Wedded Girl He Loved and Lost Honors. Madrid, July 18. The marriage of the Infanta Alfonso of Bourbon-Or- leans and Princess Beatrice of Saxe- Coburg, for which the prince has been deprived of his title as an Infanta of Spain, was the sequel of a romance, the details of which have just been learned. Prince Alfonso recently was breveted a lieutenant, and was anxious to proceed to Melilla, to which place Spain is sending large detachments of troops. While the mobilization of his brigade was in progress the prince hurried to Paris to visit his mother, the Princess Eulalie, and later went to Coburg to say good-bye to Princess Beatrice, to whom be was betrothed. Instead of farwells, there was a mar riage ceremony, both civil and relig ious, the latter according to the Catho lic and Protestant rites. Although the decree of degradation, which strips the prince of his title and Spanish honors and decorations, is based | upon his marriage without royal con sent, it is understood that the king op posed the union because the princess declined to change her religion. A HARD STRUGGLE* Rheumatism complete cure, the uric acid and other inflammatory matter must be expelled, and this cannot be done with external treatment. S. S. S. cures Rheumatism because it is a perfect and entirely vegetable blood purifier. It goes down into the circulation, neutralizes the acids, and dissolves the irritating depos its which are pressing on the sensi tive nerves and tissues and produc ing pain, enriches the weak, sour blood, and removes ever}’ atom of impurity from the circulation. So instead of being a weak, sour stream, distributing uric acid to the different parts of the system, the blood is strong and healthy and therefore able to supply every mus cle, nerve, bone and tissue with nourishment and strength. Then the inflam mation and swelling subside, the pains and aches cease, and not only is Rheumatism permanently cured, blit under the fine tonic effects of S. S. S. the entire general health is benefited and built up. In all forms of Rheuma tism, whether acute or chronic, S. S. S. will be found a safe and reliable treat ment. Special book on Rheumatism and any medical advice you desire will be furnished free. THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO., ATLANTA, GA. Sometime rro, I had Rheumatism and had to quit work. The pain in my back and between my shoulders was so intense I could not rest or sleep. I tried everything, but nothing did me any good til! I heard of and took S. S. S. This med icine cured me sound and well. It purified my blood and made me feel like a new man. CONRAD LOHR, Anderson, Ind. 122 E. 10th St. I was severely troubled with Rheumatism. I had it in my knees, legs and ankles, and any one who has ever had Rheumatism knows how excru ciating the pain is and how it interferes with one at work. I was truly in bad shape—having been bothered with it for ten years, off and on. A local physician advised me to use S. S. S. I did so. After taking two bottles I noticed the sore ness and pain were greatly reduced. I continued the medicine and was thoroughly cured; all pain, soreness and inflammation gone. I recommend S. S. S. to all Rheumatic sufferers. J. L. AGNEW, 803 E. Greenbrier St., Mt. Vernon, Ohio. Many a Newnan Citizen Finds the Struggle Hard. With a back constantly aching, With distressing urinary disorders, Daily existence is but a struggle. No need to keep it up. Doan’s Kidnev Pills will cure you. Newnan people indorse this claim: Mrs. M. E. Smith, 12 First street, Newnan, Ga., says: “Doan’s Kidney Pills are certainly a fine remedy, and 1 willingly indorse them. For eight years kidney trouble distressed me. It began with a weakness and occasional pain in my back, and steadily grew more severe until it developed into a constant dull aching through this re gion. I could not rest comfortably at night and would awake in the morning tired and depressed. Dizzy spells always annoyed me; in fact, 1 felt very badly. A friend recently advised me to take Doan’s Kidney Pills, and pro curing a box at Lee Bros’, drug store, I began their use. They helped me at once, and I fully believe that a contin ued use will permanently remove every symptom of my complaint.” For sale by ail dealers. Price 50 cents. Foster-Milhurn Co., Buffalo, New Y ork, sole agents for the United States. Remember the name—Doan’s—and take no other. The Negro Going North. Now Orleans States. In spite of the public addresses of Hooker T. Washington beseeching the negroes to remain in the South and be come artisans, planters, capitalists and business men, they are going North in ever increasing numbers, where they can vote and shine in politics as the equal of the white man. This is espe cially true of the young and ambitious negroes, and the leading Northern newspapers are even now predicting that the census of 1910 will show a vast movement of Southern negroes into the North. The esteemed Washington Post, be lieving that the race problem now con centrated in the South should be dis tributed so that “the burden might be borne by the whole country,” is doing all it can to encourage the negro move ment into the Northern States, be cause it can see no reason why the ne gro should heed the voice of Booker T. Washington and confine himself to one section when he is free to go to another where he can enjoy political liberty, so far as the ballot is concerned. She Knew the Day Well. Pearson’s Weekly. A poor little faded woman had been brought into court as witness in a case involving very important issues. The entire case depended on the fact that a paper had been signed on a certain day, and this the forlorn little woman was prepared to prove. “Y’ou saw the paper signed?” asked the opposing counsel in cross examina tion. “Y’es, sir. ” “And you take your oath that it w T as the 13th of August?” ”1 know it was, sir.” The lawyer, who thought another date could be proved, assumed an ex asperating smile and repeated her words. “Y’ou know it was? And now be so good as to tell us how you know it.” The poor little creature looked from one countenance to another with wide, sorrowful eyes, as if she sought under standing and sympathy; then her gaze rested on the kindly face of the judge. “I know,” she said, as if speaking to him alone, “because that was the day my baby died.’’ iF MISERY Cured by Lydia E. Pink- ham's Vegetable Compound Baltimore, Mil. — “For four years my life was a misery to me. I suffered from irregulari ties. terrible drag ging sensations, extreme nervous ness, and that all gone feeling in my stomach. 1 had given up hope of ever being well when 1 began to take Lydia E. Pink- barn’s' Vegetable Compound. Then I felt as though new life had been given me, and I am recommending it to all my friends.”—Mrs. W. S. Ford, 1038 Lat’isdowne St.. Baltimore, Md. The most successful remedy in this country for the cure of all forms of female complaints is Lydia E. Pink- ham's Vegetable Compound. It has stood the test of years and to-day is more widely and successfully used than any other female remedy. It has cured thousands of women who have been troubled with displacements, inflam mation. ulceration, fibroid tumors, ir regularities. periodic pains, backache, that bearing-down feeling, flatulency, indigestion, and nervous prostration, after all other means had failed. If you are suffering from any of these ailments, don't give up hope until you have given Lydia E. Pinkliam’s Vege table Compound a trial. If you would like special advice write to Mrs. Pinkliain, Lynn. Mass., for it. She lias guided thousands to health, free of charge. But for the credulity of some that they had made up their minds to j they wouldn t believe in themselves. When Rubbers Become Necessary, And your shoes pinch, Allen’s Foot- Ease. a powder to he shaken into the shoes, is just the thing to use. Try it tor breaking in New Shoes. Sold ev erywhere, 25c. Sample FREE. Ad- people | dress, Allen S. Olmsted, LeRoy, N. \ r . Don’t accept any substitute. Counterfeit me is good enough counteifeit roofing, but when vou spend real money get RtAL ROOFING! Our Vulcanite Roofing is fire-resisting, (taking the same insurance rate as slate or metal) water-proof and rot-proof. It will outlast the building, and assures absolute protection to con tents. For 60 years it has constantly proven its supe riority over everything of its kind. If your dealer hasn’t it, write us direct. Before you buy or repair, write for our free booklet, “The Right Roofing and the Reasons Why.” R, D. Cole Mfg. Co. . NEWNAN. GA. VULCANITE ROOFING Newnan Hardware Co. Seasonable Goods Garden Hose Freezers, Lawn Mowers Screen Doors Screen Windows Fruit Jars Preserving Kettles Milk Coolers Jar Rubbers Jelly Glasses Tin Fruit Cans Blue, White and Gray Enameled Ware We are right here with the goods. ’Phone us your order. Newnan Hardware Co., GREENVILLE STREET, Telephone 148. Orange, Amber and Red Top Sorghum Seed WE HAVE RECEIVED LARGE MENTS OF EACH VARIETY. RECLEANED, WITHOUT TRASH. SEE US BEFORE BUYING. WE’LL SAVE YOU MONEY. A^large quantity of Unknown Peas for sale. M. C. Farmer & Company SHIP- NICE, A Wheel Off COPvRlCiHT 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. YVe also make the best buggy sold in Newnan. E. R. DENT