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NEWNAN, FRIDAY, N0V. 1[2
Official Organ of Coweta County.
Jaii. e. Brown,
n n o w n
Editors
Tiros. S. Parrott,
& P A R ROTT,
AND PURMSHERH.
'/’///•; SOUTH’S MANNER CROP.
The remit rise in the price of cotton
and the “bullish” condition which fol
lows each pinners’ report, has prompt
ed a writer in the Manufacturers’ Re
cord to compile some figures showing
the rich harvest the South will reap
from I the sale of the fleecy staple.
Wonderful, indeed, are these figures,
if realized, as it now seems altogether
probable they will be, this year’s crop
will firing more than double the
world’s production of gold, arid it will
exceed in value the aggregate capital
culation, have been prepared by the en
gravers of the mint in Washington.
Washington refused toallowsuch a coin
to be issued during his lifetime, declar
ing it to be a monarchial custom. If
the Government adopts this coin, it will
be the first in authorized circulation to
bear the head of the first President of 1 ernor,
the Republic. The adoption of the new i That man was the Hon. Jo
design lies with the Treasury Depart
ment.
No Political Capital.
Savannah Press.
The Atlanta correspondent of The
Savannah Press inadvertently did injus
tice to one man in the telegram sent out
the other day stating that Hon. Hoke
Smith would in a short while issue his
announcement as a candidate for Gov-
The next reunion of Confederate Vet
erans will be held in April instead of
May, as heretofore, thedate of the 1910
reunion being fixed for April 26, 27 and
23. This change was decided upon after
a consultation between Gen. Clement
A. Evans, commander-in-chief of the
United Confederate Veterans, and Gen.
.1. W. Whiting, of Mobile, Ala. It was
pointed out by Gen. Whiting that owing
to the warm weather in May a change
was advisable, to which General Evans
readily agreed.
of all the national banks in the United
States. These wonderful facts are of
tremendous import to the South. They
will give to this section a surplus of
wealth such as it has not had before
since 1360. The $50,000,000 of profit
on cotton over and above the profit
made last year by the farmers of Geor
gia is in itself a vast wealth, which
ought to be productive^ of limitless
good to this State. This bililon-dollar
cotton crop may be made to do great
things for the South if this wealth be
wisely utilized. Out of the surplus
profits many thousands of new and bet
ter homes can be built, many thous
ands of new and better schools and
churches should be built, many thous
ands of miles of good roads should be
constructed and every avenue of busi
ness activity should feel the thrill of
the new life that comes from this great
influx of money. Commenting on these
figures, the writer suys—
"If present prices prevail through
the crop season, it is possible that the
cotton crop tnis year will be worth to
the South $900,000,000 to $1,000,000,-
000. Last year’s cotton crop was val
ued at $633,000,000, not including the
seed, and if to this be added the value
of the seed, it was about $730,000,000.
With cotton selling at about present
prices and the fine grades of long sta
ple selling in many cases as high as
IHc. or 20c. and over, it is possible that
this year’s crop, counting the seed,
which are selling relatively as high as
cotton, may yield $150,000,000 to $200,-
000.000 in excess of last year’s value.
“The high price now ruling for cot
ton means that the farmers in the
Southwest, whoso cotton crops were
short, will receive for the smaller
yield equally as much as they received
lastly ear, and in some cases even more,
and thus be fully compensated by the
increased value. The farmers of the
central South, however, where the cot
ton crop is as large as it was last year,
will reap Such a harvest of prosperity
as they have never known. In Georgia
the increased value of the cotton crop
this year over last, should present
prices hold, will be about $50,000,000.
giving that State probably $175,000,000
mi- more for its cotton and cotton seed.
The Carolinas will do proportionately
as well, and Alabama and Mississippi,
although their crops may be less than
last year, will receive in'.the aggregate
much more for [cotton this year than
they did last.
“The South is on the high road to pros
perity. Let it utilize its great wealth
wisely; let its people avoid speculative
dangers which are sure to come; for
wherever great wealth suddenly devel
ops the unwary are sure to be lead into
many wild cat enterprises by men who
make a business of living on the hard-
earned profits of others.
“Witnall this wonderful wealth which
is coming upon the South, with this
billion-dollar cotton crop now being
gathered, let us forever banish from
every mind the thought of the South
being a poor country; let us forever
cease to talk poverty. Let us, on the
contrary, rejoice in the boundless wealth
thrt is coining upon the South: that has
already come upon it, and let us come
into a full realization of the fact that
in the light of such wealth no greater
disgrace could come upon this section
than to permit any of its people to pose
before the world as seekers after either
charity or philanthropy from out-siders
for school or churches, or even for the
eradication of the bugaboo of the hook
worm from the South; let us forever
banish the hookworm of mendicancy
which has been used by many outside
people, and, unfortunately, by some
Southern people, to give to the world
the impression that the South is a land
of laziness and of poverty. What a
travesty upon a land of such boundless
wealth-creating, wealth-producing re
sources!
“If we could banish the mendicant
mind from many people who for the
sake of notoriety or the desire to share
in the “pap” are forever prating about
the South’s poverty or about sickness in
the South, without exception the health
iest part of America, or about lack of
energy, this section would stand erect
before the world, with a backbone that
neither asked nor received the patron
izing gifts of the rich, and thrilled with
the strength of its own possibilities, the
South would lead the world in manhood
and in wealth. ”
A Texas editor
j obituary notices o:
refuses to publish
people who, while
living, failed to subscribe to his paper,
inti gives this pointed reason: “People
who do not take their home paper are
dead anyway, and their passing away
is of no news value.”
Death Is Taking Veterans, But Pension
Payments Grow.
Washington, Nov. 10.—Death’s inva
sion of the fast-thinning ranks of war
veterans caused 48,312 names to be
dropped from the pension rolls of the
United States last year. Of this num
ber 152,831 were survivors of the Civil
War. The total loss to the pension roll
from all causes was 51,581.
In striking contrast to these figures,
comprised in the annual report of Ves
pasian Warner, Commissioner of Pen
sions, is the statement that the Govern
ment paid out in pensions in the fiscal
year ending June 30, 1909, $161,973,703,
which the commissioner declares is the
largest amount ever disbursed for pen
sions in one year.
Summarized, the report shows these
facts: Number of pensioners at the be
ginning of the year, 951,687; number of
new pensioners added to the roll, 46,088;
pensioners on roli at close of year, 946,-
194, a net increase of 5,49.3. ' Survivors
of the Civil War on the roll now number
593,961.
Commissioner Warner explains that
the increase in the amount paid out for
pensions was due principally to the
targe number of pensioners placed on
the roll under the act of Feb. 6, 1907,
granting $12, $15 and $2u to the surviv
ors of the war with Mexico and the
Civil War, on reaching the ages of 62,
70 and 75 respectively.
The increase is also due in part to
pensions granted under the second sec
tion of the act of April 15, 1908, to wid
ows of persons who served in the Civil
War, without regard to their pecuniary
condition, and to increase from $8 to $12
per month of the rate of pension of cer
tain widows, minor children and helpless
minors. The pensions of 202,577 widows,
minor children and helpless minors who
were already on the rolls were increas
ed by this act.
Mrs. Palmer, Civil War Matron, Dead.
Denver, Col., Nov. 8.—Mrs. Ella
Palmer, who organized the hospital
corps of the Confederate Army of the
Tennessee and remained at its head
until the close of the Civil War, died
in a sanitarium at Boulder yesterday,
aged 80 years. Death was due to pa-
talysis. During the war, Mrs. Palmer
traveled with the Confederate divisions
of Generals Johnson, Hood, Beaure
gard and Wilson, and she was present
at many of the noted battles in which
those leaders participated.
Mrs. Palmer was born in North Car
olina, but spent her girlhood in Hia
watha, Ga. Her husband fought in the
Mexican War. He died before the Civil
War broke out and Mrs. Palmer was
left a widow with one child. She was
living in Chattanooga, Tenn., when
the sick anil wounded Confederate sol
diers were being brought in from the
front and their woeful lack of proper
attention appealed to her and led her
to begin organizing a systematic hos
pital corps. Her officia title was that
of matron and her status in the army
the same as an enlisted soldier.
Mrs. Palmer came to Colorado 26
yenrs ago. Her daughter, who still
lives in this city, is the wife of former
Supreme Justice Charles D. Hoyt.
Several years ago Mrs. Palmer be
came interesed in mining and while on
a prospecting trip discovered a valua
ble soda mine in this State. She im
mediately began^studying assaying and
was considered an expert on ore.
M. Ter
rell, who was represented as attorney
for John Harper in the pardon case from
Murray county, and whose influence
was said to have secured the pardon.
The Press yesterday printed a card
from Mr. Samuel D. liewlett, who was
Harper’s counsel, who states positively
that Gov. Terrell was not only in
the case, but refused to make any ap
peal for Harper’s pardon.
Our correspondent sent the item as
one of the political rumors and one
which was talked of by the politicians.
The main part was in regard to the
probable intention of Gov. Smith. So
far as this goes we believe it is correct.
It has attracted attention all over Geor
gia and has variously been commented
upon. It is a topic of discussion in every'
editorial column.
The Press is not willing, however,
that the inadvertent injustice done to a
former Governor, the Hon. J. M. Ter
rell, should stand. Mr. Hewlett’s card
was very clear and elaborate. So far
as the Murray county case is concerned,
we must frankly confess we do not
think there is room for making a politi
cal capital there.
The Cotton Crop Short.
Macon Evening News.
There can no longer be any doubt of
the pronounced shortage of the crop of
1909 since the Census Bureau report is
sued Monday shows that not only 7,012-
317 bales had been ginned to Nov. 1, of
this year as |compared with 8,191,657
bales for the same date in 1908—1,179,-
240 bales less than last year. And this
probably does not represent the full
proportion of shortage as the crop ma
tured earlier this year and a greater
proportion of it has doubtless reached
the gin than this time last year. De
spite the confirmation of the short
crop, however, the market has declined
under manipulation, and this is where
the speculation element is hurtful to
the farmers. Undoubtedly it is owing
to the legitimate laws of supply and
demand that cotton has maintained
high price in the harvest season this
year and there is no reason at this
juncture that prices should decline ex
cept it be for speculative reasons.
Many devices and reports have been re
sorted to to bear the market and these
having some effect, which no doubt
only temporary.
Nell—“But how is a girl to know
when she is in love'”
Belle—“I suppose when she thinks
as much about a man as she does about
her dressmaker she may know it.”
State of Ohio, City of Toledo, i
Lucas County. i '
Frank J. C-henoy makes oath that he is senior
partner of the firm of F. J. Cheney & Co., doing
business in the City of Toledo, county ami State
aforesaid, and that said firm will pay the sum of
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and every
case of Catarrh that cannot he cured by the use of
Hall’s Catarrh Cure. FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my pres
ence, this 6th day of December, A. D. 1886.
X a. W. GLEASON.
< hEAL - ) Notary Public
Hall’s Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and acts
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of
the System. Send for testimonials, free.
F. J. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo. Ohio.
Sold by all Druggists, 76c.
Take Hall’s Family Pills for constipation.
Announcements.
FOI4 MAYOR.
I hereby announce myself a candidate for
election as Mayor, subject to nomination in the
Democratic primary, and respectfully ask the
support of my fellow-citizens. M. G. Keith.
To the Voters of the City of New nan: The
friends of COL. A. R. BURDETT take this moth
oil of announcing him as a candidate for Mayor
of the City of Newnan, subject to the rules of the
City Democratic Executive Committee. In mak
ing this announcement we believe that the best
interests of the city will be subserved by his elec
Lion to this important ofliee. We judge his ability
by the success of his former administrations as
Mayor. He stands for carrying: out the wishes of
the people as expressed at the hBllot-hox for a
division of the city into wards. We believe that
his election at this time will add materially to the
pmsrress of our city, and the happiness and well'
being of our people, of all classes.
Many Citizens.
The Interstate Commerce Commision
announces that by railroad accidents
during the year ending June 30, 1909,
2,791 persons [were killed and 63,920
injured, as against 3,764 killed and
68,989 injured ip the preceding year.
The number of employees killed in
coupling cars was 2 per cent, less than
last year. It is also shown that there
were 2,917 derailments and collisions
in the same period of which, 272 af
fected passengers. This is a decrease
of 30 per cent, over the proceeding
year. __________
Dies for a proposed five-cent piece
teiring theheadof George Washington,
to take the place of the coin now in cir-
Planking Down the Plunks.
Dawson News.
The settling of claims of cotton fac
tors against farmers who sold cotton
last summer for October delivery is
now the order of the day.
The farmers sold at various prices
ranging from 95 to 12 cents a pound,
and they are having to go “down
their jeans,” some of them mighty
deep, to settle the difference.
One gentleman squared his account
last week at a cost of of $7,000, a good
many others at sums ranging from
$1,500 to $3,000, and still more around
the $1,000 figures. There are scores
who have had to pay several hundred
iollars.
The farmers are “coming up to the
scratch” like men, and The News has
heard of very few who are not inclined
to stick to their trades.
There has been some friction, how
ever, in reaching a few settlements and
in one instance the parties engaged in
a light before reaching an adjustment.
In a few other instances they have
failed to agree, and settlements are
still pending.
The result of it all, perhaps, will be
that not as much cotton will be sold
next summer for fall delivery as there
has been heretofore.
Croup is most prevalent during the
dry cold weather of the early winter
months. Parents of young children
should be prepared for it. All that is
needed is a bottle of Chamberlain’s
Cough Remedy. Many mothers are
never without it in their homes, and it
has never disappointed them. Sold by
all dealers.
FOR MAYOR AND ALDERMEN.
We hereby announce G. K. PARKS as a candi
date for Atdhrman. subject: to the city primary
and ask our friends and fellow-citizens to assist
in electing him. Many Citizens.
FOR ALDERMEN.
The many friends of JAS, T. WILLIAMS pro
pose him to the voters of Newnan as a candidate
for Alderman, and oolicit the earnest support of
his fellow-citizens in the approaching city prima
ry.
I hereby announce myself a candidate for Al
dermen. subject to the city primary, and respect
fully solicit the support of my friends and fellow
citizens. L. W. Harris.
We desire to put forward the names of A. R
RURDETT for Mayor, and W. P. GEARRELD
und S. W. WOODS for Aldermen.
Many Voters.
Appreciating their valuable services to the city
since they have been filling the office of Alder
man. and believing that their continuance by of
iice for another term would be of marked benefil
to Newnan and all her interests, we hereby an
nounccT. M. GOODRUM. J. T. SW1NT. W.
ASKEW anil W. J. MURPHEY as candidates
New Advertisements.
Dissolution Notice.
The partnership heretofore existing between H.
M. Hughs and E. 1’. Rutland, doing business un
der tlie firm name of H. M. Hughs & Co., at New-
nan Ga has been this day dissolved by mutual
consent. H. M. Hughs has acquired by purchase
the interest of E. P. Rutland, and assumes all
debts of tiie old firm. All debts due tlte old firm
are payable to H. M. Hughs. This Nov. 6. 1909.
1 ' H. M. HUGHS.
E. V. RUTLAND.
is Now in
Full Bloom
in
HE CLOTHING season is now
full boom, and our stock of Cloth
ing is complete throughout. We
are ready to show the most
elaborate line of Men’s and Boys’
Suits and Overcoats to be found in New
nan, and you will be surprised to learn of
the great values we are offering. We ful
ly realize that the cotton crop is short.
We have the goods and are prepared to
save 3 r ou money if you will only give us a
chance.
CYTiJA QPCPIAI We still have a few Men’s Suits in
CAIlm oiLUlHL odd sizes and broken lots to CLOSE
OUT. You will be very lucky to get a Suit out of this
lot as we can save you from $4 to $8 on a Suit. Now, if
saving money appeals to you come and let us show you
this line.
Ladies* Coat Suits
At Half-Price.
few
last
We have in stock a
suits brought over from
season to close out at half-
price while they last. If you
want a real bargain, buy one
of these suits. The cloth
alone is worth more than
are asking for them,
terested, you will have
hurry, as we have only a
Suits to close at half-price.
we
If in
to
few
Ladies 5 Coat Suits
At Money-Saving Prices.
We have in stock a few
Sample Suits—all brand new.
They are this season’s styles,
and are cheap at regular
prices, but we are anxious to
close them out at once. In
order to do this we are offer
ing very attractive prices.
At these prices they will sell
at sight, and if you wish one
you’d better come at once.
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Tax Collector’s Notice.
THIRD AND LAST ROUND
1 will bo at places named, and at times specified
below, for the purpose of collecting State ami
county taxes for the year 1909 :
Palmetto, Monday. Nov. 15, 8 a. m. to 2 p. m.
Roscoe, Tuesday, Nov. 16, 8 to 9:30 a. m.
Happy Valley, Tuesday. Nov. 16. 10 to 11 a. m.
Corner Branch School-house (.Third district.,
Wednesday, Nov. 17, 8 to 9 a. m.
Handy, Wednesday. Nov. 17. 10:30 to a 1:30 a. m,
Grimes’ Store. (.Hurricane district). Wednesday.
Nov. 17. 12:30 to 1:30 p. m.
St, Charles. Thursday, Nov. IS. i to 9 a. m.
Moreland. Thursday. Nov. 18. 10 a. m. to 4 p. m.
Grantville, Friday, Nov. 19, 8 a. m. to 4 p. m.
Sargent, Monday. Nov. 22, 11 a. m. to 2 p. m.
Sharpsburg. Tuesday, Nov. 23, 7:30 a. m. to 1 p.
m.
Turin, Tuesday, Nov. 23. 1 to 5 p. m.
Haralson, W’edn'isday, Nov. 24. 9:30 a. m. to 3 p.
m.
Senoia. Monday. Nov. 29. 8 a. m. to 4 p. m.
Senoia. Tuesday. Nov. 30, 7:30 to 10 a. m.
1 will have with me the registration books.
1 will be in my office in Newnan each Saturday
until the books close by law —Dec. 20.
W. S. HUBBARD.
Tax Collector.
Telephone 111
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