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ficrald and JMwriiier. MEWNAN, FRIDAY, I) E C. S1 bABOKHT Ol'AR\NTKKI>OOUMTRV Cl KC1JI.ATIOJ* in rin ntn < (iNouKHsniNAi. oihtkiot. Official Organ of Coweta County. Jab. K. Brows, Tiiob. S. Parrott. BROWN & PARROTT, Kditorh AND PUBI.ISlIBRa. Hid POSTAL DEFICIT. "Confronted with a deficit of $17,- 179,770, the present administration of the I’ostofficc Department bepan its iterations. This was the lar(?est defi cit in the history of the postal service. So Ionic as the deficit in the depart ment ajegregated only a few millions of dollars annually little attention was paid to it; but when, in the last few .years, it leaped to upwards of $10,000,- O00, ordinary business prudence sug gested that the causes bo definitely lo cated.’’ These are the statements in the an nual report of Postmaster-General Frank II. Hitchcock, made public this week. Concerning the results of in quiries into the deficit, the Postmaster- < ioneral says: "Recent investigations have shown that the two great sources of loss to the postal revenues are second-class mail matter and rural delivery. The loss on second-class mail matter has l>een increasing fof many years, until it now amounts to $64,000,000. The loss from rural delivery, a service begun hardly a dozen years ago and of un precedented growth, reaches as high as $28,000,000. In these two items alone the postal service now’ suffers an annu al loss of more than the entire national deficit of the last fiscal year. "Simultaneous with the growing defi cit in the postal service, the nation’s income suffered last year a serious de pletion incident to the financial depres sion. Thus it happened that the de partment's drafts on the Treasury were heaviest at a time when the public funds were lowest. This has accentu ated the importance of the postal deli- ■it, making it conspicuous among the losses to be met by the President’s plan if reducing expenditures in all execu- 'ive departments.” Commenting upon the foregoing tutemnnt, and referring to the recom mendation in the President’s monsage to Congress upon the same subject, the Atlanta Journal very aptly retorts: "The President ascribes this seven teen and a half million dollar Iohh largely to the rate of one-cent a pound charged by the Government on what is known an second-class mail matter. Ami immediately he states that the Government is paying the railroads nine cents a pounds for carrying such matter. -lust tnere lies the true source of a big percentage of the depart ment’s deficit. In actual service the Government is required to give little or nothing in tho handling of newspa pers. In most instances the nackages are weighed, routed and carted direct ly to the trains, the Government’s chief responsibility being to have a postal official present to inspect the weighing. Rut when the Government pays nine cents a pound for the trans mission of its mails it is paying too much. If the railroads paid their share of this seventeen million dollar deficit and some accounting were made of the millions of letters that are now franked for the various departments and offi cials of tho Government itself, the ap plication of the term •subsidy’ would be seen, as it really is, unfounded.” The Journal failed to mention also the thousands of tons of garden seed and public documents with which mem bers of Congress annually burden the mails, which is in itself a heavy tax upon the Government, and upon the carrying capacity of the railroads as well. tlon, fS,214,998,198—twice the num re quired to run the Government under Cleveland. Here is the way the expenditures have been creeping up Cleveland administration McKinley ad HHH Ifiistration ttooneVelt admlniatratlon. Taft (estimated Aral biennial 5 fl54.498.0W M76.HXH.291 6 bwD 2.500,000.000 Tho Atlanta Constitution of Wednes day says that available school money is lying in the State Treasury ready for distribution to teachers over the State just as soon as the County School Com missioners send in their customary ac counts and requisitions Under th« law the money cannot be paid until these are in the hands of the State School Commissioner. A warrant for $184,458.95 for the country schools, and another for $35,617 for the city and dis trict school systems, were drawn by Gov. Brown on Tuesday, nnd just as soon as the statements from the Coun ty School Commissioners are in hand another $100,090 or more will be sent out at once. Albany Herald: “Times are pros perous again, but the man who lives on a fixed income or snlary finds it hnrd to adjust himself to the changed condi tions. The new tariff has increased tho price of everything, and the cost of living is now more than it has ever been in this country. The official re ports concerning the nation’s prosperi ty bring little comfort to the working people nnd salaried men. And yet theso same people were told during tho last national campaign, as they had been told by Republican spell-binders before, that the tariff was designed to protect them from the competition of tho 'pauper labor of Europe.’ ” Major Chas. P. Bolles, the Confed erate veteran engineer who built the first battery and laid out the plan of fortifications which withstood the bom bardment of the Federal fleet during the Civil War, is dead at Wilmington, N. C.— aged 86. He was the last sur viving member of the staff of Gen. Whiting, C. S. A. ROBERT MOON, i wo Moons." Audito rium Monduy, Tuesday and Wednesday. AN EXPENSIVE CONGRESS. According to a Washington corres pondent, the present Congress prom ises to establish a new record for ex travagance in appropriations. Although an attempt was made in the Payne bill to solve the deficiency in the national finances, it failed utterly. The tariff hill falls short, by over $50.1)00,000 a year, of bringing in sufficient revenue to equal the exoenses of the Republi can administration. Uncle Sam’s dis tressed treasuryia now considered by both parties to be one of the biggest questions before the American people, and it is certain to be the absorbing is sue in the Congressional elections of 1911. The appropriations for next year ag gregate $1,044,014,298, or more tiiun $12 per capita if distributed to the in dividual. Seventy millions of dollars of increase in expenses is occasioned by the addition in the last eight years of 99,226 Federal otlueholdera. The present standing army of the United Stut ‘s numbers only about 65,000 men. Under the estimates already ar ranged for the Taft administration, the money-spending campaign promises to reach a higher mark than during the Roosevelt administration, when theiiel- ieit was the largest ever faced by the Government. A reign of wastefulness started in with the day Grover Cleveland turned over the administration to his succes sor, William McKinley. Figures tell a story so munattous it is almost impos sible to fully comprehend it. The ag gregate appropriation for the last Cleveland administration was $1,574,- 106,556, and the aggregate appropria tion for the lust Roosevelt udininistra- Census Enumerators to be Examined Feb. 5. Hon. E. T. Moon, census supervisor for the Fourth district, is in receipt of it circular from Washington, setting forth tho details of the examination for enumerators, which will take place Feb. 5, 1910. The circular from Washington follows: "Any person of good judgment, who lias received an ordinary common school education, can readily pass the test to be given applicants for census enumer- tors’ places on Saturday, Feb. 5, tho date finally set by United States Census Director Durand, according to an an nouncement from the Census Bureau to day. This will be a comforting assur ance to the several hundred thousand who are believed to he contemplating making application for the place. "It was emphatically stated at the bureau that the test will bean eminent ly reasonable and practical one, similar to that applied to applicants at the twelfth census. It will consist of filling out a sample schedule of population from a description, in narrative form, of typical families; and, in the case oi enumerators whose work will be in the rural districts, they will be called upon to fill out an additional sample schedule of agriculture, from information fur nished by the Census Bureau. "All persons, whether men or women, who may desire to become census enu merators must be citizens of the United States; residentsof the supervisor’s dis trict for which they wish to be appoint ed; must not be less than 18 nor more than 70 years of age; must be physical ly able to do the work; must be trust worthy, honest and of good habits; must have at least an ordinary education, and must be able to write plainly and with reasonable rapidity. "Those who can comply with these requirements are invited to put in their applications, as there will be at least 68,000 enumerators’ places to be filled by the middle of March in preparation for the enumeration beginning April 16. "Application forms, with full in structions for filling in, and complete in formation concerning the test and the method of appointment, can be secured liy writing to the supervisor of census for the supervisor's district in which the applicant lives. All applications, prop erly filled in, must be tiled with the supervisor not later than Jan. 26, as any received after that date cannot be considered.” “Dixie” Proclaimed Most Popular of All National Airs. Washington, Dec. 24.— "Dixie” has finally been officially proclaimed as first in American songs and music in "patri otic popularity.” Such is the verdict of O. G. T. Soneck, chief of the division of music of the Library of Congress, who has just issued from the Govern ment press an exhaustive report on four famous American musical compositions. "Yankee Doodle,” he says, though no longer a national song, is still a na tional air, and second only to "Dixie” in the popularity contest. Washington, Dec. 29.—Threatening letters have been received by O. G. T. Sonneck, chief of the division of music in the Library of Congress, because of his statement in a Government publi cation that "Dixie” is the most popular patriotic song. Some of the letters threaten Mr. Sonneck with dire punish ment, even death, for the classification of the Southern air as a patriotic melo- dy. Although his publication has been in existence only a few weeks, the letters have become so unpleasant and numer ous that he has requested the suppres sion of further mention of the work in newspapers. The book takes up the history of "Yankee Doodle,” "The Star Spangled Banner,” "Hail Columbia,” "America” and "Dixie.” Stung For 15 Years by indigestion’s pang—trying many doctors and $200.00 worth of medicine in vain, B. F. AysSue, of Ingleside, N. C., at last used Dr. King’s New Life Pills, and writes they wholly cured him. They cure Constipation, Biliousness, Sick Headache, Stomach, Liver, Kid ney and Bowel troubles; 25c. at all druggists. 1 ’ ‘ ls How to be Happy on New Year’s Day. To he glad of life, because it gives you the chance to love and to work and to play and to look up at the stars; to he satisfied with your possessions, but not contented with yourself until you have made the best of them; to despise nothing in the world except falsehood and meanness, and to fear nothing ex cept cowardice; to be governed by your admirations rather than by your dis gusts; to covet nothing tnat is your neighbor’s except his kindness of heart and gentleness of manner; to think sel dom of your enemies, often of your friends, and every day of Christ; and to nd as much time as you can with spirit and God’s out-of-doors. These are the little guide-posts on the foot-path of peace. — Henry Van Dyke. Foley’s Honey and Tar is the best and and safest cough remedy for children. At the first symptoms of a cold, give as directed, and ward off danger of croup, bronchitis, sore throat, cold in the head, and stuffy breathing. It brings comfort and ease to the little ones. Contains opiates or other harmful drugs. Keep always on hand, and refuse sub stitutes. Sold by all druggists. Senator Clay Sick. Washington, Dec. 20.—Owing to ill ness, Senator Clay has been obliged to return to his home in Georgia for re cuperation. The Senator has been a sufferer from stomach trouble for several months, and his friends have advised him to undergo treatment. Should he decide to do so, he may not return to Washington until the middle or latter part of January. While Senator Clay’s illness is not considered serious, it iR nevertheless in terfering with the performance of his duties in the Senate. TO OUR FRIENDS AND 7 CUSTOMERS We extend to each of compliments of the season, you the and wish one and all the mo^t prosperous New Year in your history. We thank everyone for every act of confidence and dollar of patronage that has helped to make our SPOT CASH business the success it has been. With your continued patronage and confidence we promise the be^t possible ^tore service to the trading public for 1910. Boone-Stripling Company A sprained ankle will usually disable tho injured person for three or four weeks. This is due to lack of proper treatment. When Chamberlain’s Lini ment is applied a cure may be effected in three or four days. This liniment is one of the best and most remarkable preparations in use. Sold by all deal ers. School Teacher* Get More Pay. Atlanta, Ga., Dec. 21.—The school teachers of the State will receive checks during the coming week. It is stated that they will receive fifteen per cent, of the total appropriation before the end of the year. This payment will make a total of sixiv-six per cent of the $2,500,000 appropriation for the yeur paid to teachers. List year sixty- three per cent of the $2,000,000 appro priation had been paid at the same time. Rich Men's Gilts Are Poor beside this: "I want to go on record as saying that I regard Electric Bitters as one of the greatest gifts that God has made to woman,” writes Mrs. O. Rhinevault, of Vestal Center, N. Y. ”1 can never forget what it has done for me.” This glorious medicine gives a woman bouyant spirits, vigor of liody and jubilant health. It quickly cures Nervousness. Sleeplessness. Melancho ly, Headache, Backache. Fainting and Dizzy Spells; soon builds up the weak, ailing and sickly. Try them. 60c. and $1.00 at all drujttjists. A plain duly is line a nlain person. It is always the least attractive. Looking One’s Best. It’s a woman’s delight to look her best, but pimples, skin eruptions, sores and boils rob life of joy. Listen! Buck- len’s Arnica Salve cures them; makes the skin soft and velvety. It glorifies the face Cures Pimples, Sore Eyes, Cold Sores, Cracked Lips, Chapped Hands. Try it. Infallible for Piles. 26c. at all druggists. ORiNO LAXATIVE 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 DR "GGISTS. Holiday Excursion Rates via Cen tral of Georgia Railway. Low rate excursion tickets on sale Dec. 17, 18, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 31, 1909. and Jan. 1, 1910. Return limit Jan. 0, 1910. For rates and information relative to train service, sleeping and parlor car service, etc., apply to nearest ticket agent. 'Do you think you ean manage with my salary of $12 a week, darling?” he asked after she bad said yes. "I’ll try, Jack,” replied she. "But what will you do?’ Catarrh Cannot be Cured with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, a* they cannot reach the seat of the disease. Catarrh is a bleed or constitutional disease, and in order to cure it you must take internal remedies. Hall’s Catarrh Cur* is taken internally, and acts directly on the blooc and mucous surfaces. Hall's Catarrh Cure is not a quack medicine. It was prescribed by one of th« best physicians in this country for years, and is a regular prescription. It is composed of the best tonics known, combined with the best blood puri flers, acting directly on the mucous surfaces. Th* perfect combination of the two ingredients is what produces such woderful results in curing Catarrh. Send for testimonials, free. F. J. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo, Ohio. Sold by all Druggists, 76c. Take Hall’s Family Pills for constipation. New Advertisements. Amusements. AWVWWVA -- William Pruette, the singer, tells of a servant girl who came to Mrs. Pruette in tears and asked permission to go home for a few days. She had a tele gram saying her mother was sick. "Certainly you may go," said Mrs. Pruette, "only don’t stay longer than is necessary, as we need you.” A week passed and not a word from her. Then came a note which read: "Dear Miss Pruette i will be back nex week and plese kep my place for me mother is dying as fast as sne can.” More Danville Proof. Jacob Schrall, 432 South St., Danville, Ill., writes: "For over eighteen months 1 was a sufferer from kidney and blad der trouble. During the whole time was treated by several doctors and tried several different kidney pills, geven weeks ago I commenced taking Foley’s Kidney Pills, and am feeling belter every day and will be glad to tell any one interested just what Foley’s Kidney Pills did for me.” Sold by all druggists. "Oh, dev.” sighed small Elmer, "I wish I had another pocket!” “You have several now,” rejoined his mother. "Why do you want another?” “I’ve looked through all of them for my knife,” explained Elmer, “but couldn’t find it. If I had another pock et it might be in that.” The greatest depth to which the sea haR been sounded is 31,614 feet, off Guam. AUDITORIUM (Under the management of C. L. Baker.) SELECT NOTES ON THE INTERNAL Sunday-School LESSONS FOR 1 9 Murray’s 1 O Book Store Vaudeville THREE NIGHTS, (Monday, Tuesday anti Wednesday, Jan. 4, 5 alid 6.) The Two Moons, Arialists. ‘LILLIAN and JOHNSTON, Sketch Artists. Hopkins Troupe of Dogs. HUMAN BUTTERFLY. Moving Pictures. Matinee each afternoon at 3:30—ad mission 10c. Night, 7:30 to 8:46 o’clock—admission 10c. and 20c. What is Breakfast Without Coffee? B But Just coffeo ls not enough. It must bo good collee. You are certain o£ that kind if you buy hero. Wo have had largo experience in selecting coffees, and buy only those of tested quality. This policy lias earned us a reputa tion us "vuo” x.laco to buy your eolfee. Among our finest brands is one of which we are particularly proud, as it R ls tho result of improved processes of B cool ing and curing used in no othor 1 COlTeO. This supreme quality coffee ls ■ Electa Coffee I A selected product of seasoned beans which makes a delicious cup of uni form flavor. If your family like coCoe you owe It to them to try Electa. Gomes In tin cans. Sealed while still h t from tho roaster, so that you get Lie real fresh flavor, full and unimpaired. Order today for tomorrow's break fast. The family will thank you and call for morc. T. L. Camp, Newnan, Ga. Legal Notices. Letters of Dismission. GEORGIA—Cowbta County: W. L. Stallings, guardian of Elgin Stallings, having applied, to the Court of Ordinary of, said county for letters of dhimieeioQ from his Raid trust, all persons concerned are required to show cause in said Court by the first Monday in Janua ry next, if any they can, why said application should not be granted. This Dec. 8,1900. Prs. fee* $3. L. A. PERDUE, Ordinary. Letter* of Dismission. GEORGIA—Coweta County: T. J. Wileon, executor of Mary A. F. Ballard, da- ceased, having applied to the Court of Ordinary of said county for letters of dismission from hla said trust, all persona concerned are required to show cause in said Court by the first Monday in Jan uary next, if any they can, why said application should not be granted. This Dec. 8, 1900. Prs. fee, $3. L. A. PERDUE, Ordinary. Notice of Dissolution. The firm of Bridge^ Ingram 6 Co., composed of the undersigned. Roy Bridges and J. R. Ingram, has this day been dissolved by mutual consent, J. R. Ingram having sold his interest to Roy Bridges, who has assumed all indebtedness of the firm, and who will continue the business, J, R. INGRAM, ROY R. BRIDGES. Sharpsburg, Ga., Dec. 22, 1909. Application for Leave to Sell. GEORGIA—Coweta County: T. F. Rawls, administrator of Margaret Conn al ly Murray, deceased, having applied to the Court of Ordinary of said county for leave to sell the lands of Baid deceased, all persons concerned aro required to show cause in said Court by the first Monday in January next, if any they can, why said application should not be granted. This Dec. 8. 1909. Prs. fee, $3. L. A. PERDUE, Ordinary. Notice to Compel Titles. GEORGIA—Coweta County— f Court of Ordinary : l To the heirs-at-law of Luther M. Farmer, de ceased: Take notice that Carrie Smith has mads , application to compel the administrator of Luth/gr M. Farmer, deceased to execute titles to he# to- land, on a bond for titles made her by said^Ljuther M. Farmer'before his death, and 1 will r/ a8 a upon the same on the first Monday in January 191ft This Dec. 10, 1909. L. A. PERDUE, Ordinary. ' 1 Letters of Dismission. \ GEORGIA—Coweta County : Mate Hill Campbell, administratrix with\ the will annexed of Fannie E. Campbell, deceas-pd, hav ing applied to the Court ol Ordinary of saijd coun ty for letters of dismission from her said t^ UB t, all persons concerned are required to show ct luBe i n said Court by the first Monday in January- next, it any they can, why said application shoulof n ot be granted. This Dec. 8. 1909. Prs. fee, $3. L. A. PERDUE, Ordinary. Application for Leave to Sell. \ GEORGIA—Coweta County: J. 1. Rcropgin, administrator on the estate of Mary E. Dickson, deceased, having applied to the Court ot Ordinary of Baid county for leave to sell the lands of said deceased, all persons con cerned are required to show cause in said Court. by»the first Monday in January next, if any they can. why said application should not be granted. This Dec. 10. 1909. Prs. fee, $3. L. A. PERDUE, Ordinary. Advertisement PARKER’S HAIR BALSAM Cleaim and beautifies the hair, l^ouiotec a luxuriant growth. N'tvct Falla to Bostore Gray Hffir to its Youthful Color. Curve ecatp <li<w>a*rfl A hair falling. 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