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fitraia and JMoertiser. NEWNAN, FRIDAY, DEC. IT. the NORTHEAST wind. Th<' northeast wind comes awoopthK down Annum Hu- Ice-cold lake. Ami slender people fret anil frown And purchane Bluff to take; At every torn mad men are met Who rail utrainHt thiH clime, And dread non-union trrip (terms Ret To working overtime. The wild nortlieftat wind blown and blows. And then it blows aome more; The mournful maiden wipes her nose Until it’a raw and sore; The .-alter tulips bravely try To britrliten thintra somewhat. And then lie aadlydown to die Of colds that they have cauitht. The northeast wind blows ceaselessly Across the watery waste. And chills the early bird, ah, rne. That was too much in haste; The undertakers undertake. There's frost upon the moon; The northeast wind blows o’er the lake, Ami will not quit till June. ordered out nlung the Florida line to prevent the Sullivan - Mitchell prize fight being pulled off in South Georgia. Northen was and ia recognized as having made a very clean, upright, in telligent and conscientious Chief Ex ecutive. Since he retired from office he has devoted the greater part of his time to work of pure patriotism and love of State and people. He has spo ken and written ardently and continu ity in behalf of high ideals of citizen ship and conduct, and has undoubted ly been n powerful force for gootl. His work has been unsellish, in that it has been along lines not calculated to pro mote political ambition, of which, so fur as known, he has had none. Atkinson, that remarkable political leader, followed Northen, and, like Gordon, is now gone and much lament ed. Following him came the third of the GEORGIA’S LIVING EX-GOVERNORS living ex-Governors, Allen D. Candler, probably the most spectacular of them all. As the “one-eyed plow-boy from Atlanta Cor. Savannah Press. Atlanta, Dec. 11 It is doubtful if ! Pi(Ceon Uoo8t ,“ he gave up a good bus- imy State in the rnon is tet sup | j ne9S future for politics, and the time will come when he will be recognized i ns one of the great characters of Geor gia. Gov. Candler will always be re plied in the matter of ex-Governors than is the State of Georgia. When it is recalled that we have with us five distinguished sons who have been Chief Executives of this State, the facetious may joke about t.ho vitality of the Georgia politician, but the seri ous-minded will see in the statement i rnemberud best, perhaps, as the man j who defeated Judge Emory Speer for | Congress, after a memorable campaign in the mountains of Northeast Georgia. . .(After several terms in the national an example of the great strength ox i , ... . . 1 . , , House of Representatives, he became the Georgia human stock. The five living ex-Governors repre sent an administrative period of 18 years, for, with one exception, ench served two terms. Their terms of ser vice, however, reach back for nearly thirty years, as the oldest of the survi vors became Chief Executive in 1882. The live men, who seldom meet except cm inauguration occasions, are; Henry D. McDaniel, of Monroe, who was Governor from 1882 to 1H8G. William .1. Northen. 1890 to 1894. Allen D. Candler, 1898 to 1902. Joseph M. Terrell, 1902 to 1907. Iloke Smith, 1907 to 1909. In some respects Gov. McDaniel is the most remarkable one of the lot, and he is probably the least generally known. He was never much of a poli tician. He became Governor as the re sult of a deadlocked convention, gave (he State a business-like administra tion and retired to his home at Monroe. So far as known he lias never since been led astray bv the will-o’-the-wisp of politics. He has made no effort to “keep in the public eye.’’ Instead, he has attended very carefully and suc cessfully to his own business affairs, and excepting as a prominent worker in many matters relating to the Bap tist church, has been little known in public affairs, lie is now one of the wealthiest men in the State, his pri vate fortune being rated at something nearly like a million dollars. He is still an active business man, full of physical and mental vigor, a thorough gentleman, an erudite scholar, and a man whose friends are legion. He is one of the'few men who made a suc cess of business nfter being Governor. Gen. Gordon presided at the helm of Secretary of State as successor to Gen. Philip Cook, and from that office he was promoted to the Governorship. Candler’s administration was un doubtedly marred by events over which j he had little or no control. It was at j that time that lynching was most prev- alent in the State, and several— partic- | ularly the Sam Hose affair — caused him to be criticized in a way that blurred the record of his administra tion. History will record, however, that he gave the State a sane, honest and conscientious service. After leaving the executive chair he remained in the service of the State, being compiler of historical records, a work for which no man was or is bet ter fitted. To this work—one, in fact, for posterity—he has devoted his great talents for several years. He is one of the interesting figures about Atlanta and the capital. He still “talks poli tics,’’ because he can’t help it, not be- cuse of any lingering ambition. His friends drop in to see him daily, and alwys find a hearty handshake, a cheer ful word, and, if occasion permits, a funny story. Alien D. Candler could be well called the “Grand Old Man of Georgia,’’ for his career has been a remarkable one, his service to the State great, his loy alty to his friends sublime, and his love ol' life and the honest and true perfect. To speak of him in such short space does him injustice. He is truly one to be loved. One of the'greatest proofs of his intergity is that lie is now a poor man, but entered politics comparative ly wealthy. The two succeeding Governors are still figures in the political life of the State, and. for reasons that are obvi- State following McDaniel, and was succeeded by the second living Chief ous. comments upon th.or adio.mstra- Exccutive, Gov. William J. Northen. Without meaning any discredit to his abilities, it may be said (bat Gov. Northen was something of a “political accident.” like McDaniel. He was ele vated from the position of teacher to the Governorship by the Farmers’ Al liance, which for a year or two ran things political with a rather stern hand. One or two odd incidents have prevented Gov. Northen from receiving full credit for a very creditable admin istration. One of these was the famous tions would not fie timely in an articl of this character; besides, the special incidents of each are generally remem bered. Joseph M. Terrell followed Gov. Candler in the executive chair. He served a longer term than anyone of the Chief Executives now living. Af ter being elected for a second term, the time for the meeting of the Legis lature was advanced about six months —over the Governor’s veto, however— which extended the period of nis admin- “Waycross war,” the term getting j istrativa service. After retiring from vogue after the Georgia Hussars were | office he resumed the practice of law. ir Makes the most nutritious food and the most dainty and delicious BaKingPowder Absolutely Fmw No fretting ever the biscuit making. Royal is first aid to many a cook’s success with offices in Atlanta. He is still a factor in State politics. Being only in the prime of life, it is doubtful if his political sun will set for many years. Hoke Smith succeeded Terrell. Fol lowing his retirement last year, he re turned to his office and resumed the practice of law. As with Terrell, it may be said that he is still a political factor, is in the prime of life, and may be known in the political arena for many years to come. He is said to have been the wealthiest Governor the State has had since the war. Except ing McDaniel, he is now the wealthiest living ex-Governor. All but one of the ex-Governors make Atlanta their home, Gov. McDaniel is the exception. All in all, they are pretty fair types of the representative Georgian—great business man, able teacher and publi cist, a political giant, and two big law yers. About them has been woven the political history of Georgia for the past thirty years, and among them are those who bid fair to make much of our future political history. It is interesting to note that only two of the surviving Governors are lawyers. McDaniel was at one time, hut has not practiced for many years. But if they all live until the present Governor retires, there will then be four laymen against two members of the bar. It is of further interest that no one of the live has achieved any personal po litical success after retiring from the Governorship. But for at least two of them the future may have much in store. However, only two men who have served as Governor since the Civil War held elective office afterwards. They are Gen. Colquitt and Gen. Gor don, both of whom went to the United States Senate. Gov. Joseph E. Brown also went to the Senate, but his career as Chief Executive included nothing but what was practically the war pe riod. No live living Georgians could be found who are as different in tempera ment, in personality, in intellectual and material pursuits as the five for mer Governors. Each represents a dis tinct type, but all are strong charac ters. A composite would very nearly make up a genuine, but illusive, “typi cal Georgian.” Miss Ruby Felder Ray, State Editor Daughters of the Revolution. Atlanta Constitution. Miss Ruby Felder Ray, the newly- elected State editor of the Georgia Daughters of the American Revolution, is a prominent member of the Piedmont Continental Chapter, having been vice regent of this chapter for the past two yeais and quite a popular member. She is descended from distinguished ances tors and enters upon the duties of her important office ready to serve to the utmost the slpendid organization of which she is now one of the conspicuous representatives. Her work as State editor will bring her into very close touch with xx 11 chapters of the State, and although young in the work, she will enter with enthusiasm upon her new duties, which will eventuate in the most gratifying results. Miss Ray traces her lineage from several prominent families in Virginia, North and South Carolina. She is a direct descendant of: Capt. John Knowles, who immigra ted to Jamestown, Va., in 1664. Of John Ellis, who was named as one of the grantees in the second char ter granted to the Virginia Company, 1683. Of Charles Ellis, his son, who was captain of the king's militia in Albe marle county, Virginia, in 1756, and is said to have commanded a company at the time of Gen. Braddock’s defeat. This Ellis family is written up in Bish op Mead’s book “Old Churches and Families of Virginia.” Of Wililam Giles, who immigrated to Henrico county, Virginia, about 1679. Of Thomas Harding, who came to Virginia with Capt. Moore Fauntleroy in 1650. Of Francis Poythress, captain of the king’s militia and burgess for Charles City county, Virginia, 1644 to 1694. Of Joseph Bradley, who immigrated to New Kent county, Virginia, in 1649. Of Robert Jarrett. of New Kent county, who was also the father of Rev. Devereaux Jarrett. of Virginia. Of Devereaux Gilliam, who was a brother of Sarah Gilliam Williamson, the wife of Gen. Micajah Williamson, of Georgia. Sarah Gilliam Williamson was the great grandmother of Justice L. Q. C. Lamar. Devereaux Gilliam was the great grandfather of Mrs. ex- Governor James Porter, of Tennessee. Of George M. Lavender who immi grated to Frederick county, \ irginia, about 1730. Of John Williams, who was colonel of a North Carolina regiment in the Revolutionary War. Of Capt. John Cowart, who came to America with Gen. Lafayette’s army, and afterwards married the daughter of Col. Williams. Of Henry Felder, jr., who succeeded his father as captain of an Orangeburg company in the Revolutionary War. Her grandfather, John Ray. was a prominent lawyer of Newnan. Ga., and as Presidential elector in 1862 cast a vote of the State for Jefferson Davis and Alexander H. Stephens as Presi dent and Vice-President of the Confed- era In BUGGIES AND HARNESS THE BEST MONEY WILL BUY The Whip deal is still on hand. Middle Busters and One-horse Turners, (steel beams,) two of the best plows ever put in a field. Come to see me ; am always at home. JACK POWELL. ONE MORE MONTH ONLY is left in which to purchase the furniture you had intended to get this year. Now, listen: I have decided, in view of the short crops in our vicinity, and the large stock I have on hand, to make some sacrifices during the month of Decern her. POSITIVELY, I am going to sell UURNI1URE SURE, ENOUGH CHEAP. I propose to unload more real bargains in the furniture line the next 30 days than has ever before been known in this city. So, if you are going to need Bed-room Furniture, Dining-room Furniture, Parlor Furniture, or any other kind, your cash will talk loud at this store, and you will save from 25 to 50 per cent, on your purchases. Now, get right and get busy. Yours for an honest and a square deal, Marhury’s Furniture Stoe 19 Greenville street. Newnan, Ga, cb53"» U/ ct9(»t&> J&Sn.iL .Jtuwan «*n> u ««c<a> for all stomach troubles—indigestion, dyspepsia, heartburn, gas in the stomach, bad breath,sick headache,torpid liver, biliousness and habitual constipation. Pleasant to take. SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS. The Spirit Moved Him. An old negro preacher approached a Southern physician and offered him a scrap of paper. “Please, sah. to read dat, ” he said. The physician found it to be an ad vertisement in which it was asserted that whisk.y was the only genuine and reliable specitic for malaria. “But you haven’t any malaria, un cle,” he assured the old man; “none of it around here at all.” “Whar do dey hab it de wust, Mar’s Jeems?” the other then asked curious ly- “It’s pretty bad down on Cypress river,” the physician told him, naming a locality some twenty miles away. A few days later the physician was passing the old fellow’s cabin and ob served him climbing upon a rickety wagon piled high with household goods. “Moving, Uncle Ned?” he asked. “Where are you going? ’ “Mars Jeems,” the old man said sol emnly, “I done had a call; de sperit done move me to go wuck in de Lord’s vineyard on de banks ob Cypress rib- ber. ” Many persons find themselves affect ed with a persistent cough after an at tack of influenza. As this cough can be promptly cured by the use of Cham berlain’s Cough Remedy, it should not be allowed to run on and become trou- j blesome. Sold by all dealers. She—“I know you must have made j love before to some other girl.” He—“But 1 had you in mind all the time.” THERE’S NOT A Ghost of a Chance n>> ./'s»rr v A HAPPY HOME Is one where health abound?, With impure blood there can not be good health. With a disordered LIVER there cannot be good blood. revivify the torpid LIVER and restore its natural action. A healthy LIVER means purr blood. - Pure blood means health. Health means happiness. Take no Substitute. All Drueeists. of you not enjoy- ing complete comfort in one of our Morris easy chairs. They’ r e built to rest every muscle of the body—to bring complete comfort and enjoyment. The long evenings of fall and win ter will be periods of solid comfort if you posess a Perfection Mattress. Cut Prices at Scroggin Furniture Company WHEN IN NEED OF LUMBER AND PLANING MILL STUFF Of all kinds—Brackets, Mouldings, Columns, etc.—you wil- find it to your interest to give us a call. HOUSE BILLS A SPECIALTY V ulcanite R o o fi ng R. D.Cole Manufacturin^Co 49-54 E. Broad St., NEWNAN, GA.. ’Phone 14. Notice of Dissolution. The firm of Wm. Byram & Co., composed of Wm. Byrain and G. W. Byram. has been this day dissolved by mutual consent. Wm. Byram succeed ing to the business and assuming all of the in debtedness of the old firm. On the same date the firm of G. W. Byram & Co., composed of G. W. Byram ana Wm. Byram. ...00 oiriiwKnivtHb G. W. Byram succeeding to the business and assuming all of the indt*" of G. W. Byram & Co. Th* Feb. 7 G. W. BYRAM FOLEYS KDNEYPlIiS Fou Baer.acmc