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The Herald and Advertiser NEWNAN, F K1 D A Y , MAR. 6 LAUOIJTni'AHASrP -:!I (MltKTItY «!IH* U1.ATION • «f r«M IITII OONMtKAMONAL llUTHH I. Official Organ of Coweta County. Jan. K. ltrnwn. Elll« M. Carpenter. BROWN A CARPENTER, KDlrnilH AND PUBUHHKRS. PRESIDENT APPEALS TO COS' CRESS. President Wilson appeared before a joint session of Congress yesterday and made a strong appeal for action by that body repealing the free tolls provision of the Panuma Canal Act. “I have come to ask for the repeal of that provision of the Panama Canal Act which exempts vessels engaged in the coastwise trade of the United States from payment of tolls, and to urge upon you the justice, the wisdom and the large policy of such a repeal with the utmost earnestness of which I am capable,” the President said. "In mv own judgment, very carefully con sidered and maturely formed, that ex emption constituted a mistaken econom ic policy from every point of view, and is, moreover, in plain contravention of the treaty with Great Britain concern ing the canal, concluded on N'ov. IS, 1901.” It is by no means certain, however, that Congress will yield to President Wilson's wishes in this matter, In fact, Democratic leaders in both House and Senate are opposed to repeal, and are expected to voice their opposition in no uncertain terms when the repeal meas ure comes up for discussion. On this side, in the House, are arrayed such able men as Speaker Clark; majority lender Underwood; Fitzgerald, of New York, chairman of the Appropriations Committee; Doremus, of Michigan, chairman of the Democratic Congres sional Campaign Committee; Kitchin, of North Carolina, slated to succeed Underwood as majority leader at the next session, and recognized mouth piece of the Administration heretofore. The opposition in the Senate will bo led by O'Gorman, of New York, who was a member of the platform committee at the Baltimore convention and assisted in framing the free tolls plank of the party's creed upon which President Wilson went before the people in the campaign of 1912. Other Democratic Senators will join forces with him upon that issue, not the least prominent among the number being Senator Cham berlain, of Oregon, whrt has been a strong supporter of President Wilson on all questions of legislation known as Administration measures. In a pub lished interview, given out Wednesday, Senator Chamberlain exposes the schemes of the railroad lobby, which, he charges, has been working under cover for many months to emasculate the Panama Canal Act by effecting the repeal of one of its most important pro visions the free tolls clause—the only one in which tin* railroads are interest ed. But for the sinister activity of the railway monopoly and its emissaries, he says, there would have been no agita tion of this question, and, unless all signs are misleading, ho sizes up the situation pretty accurately. A portion of Senator Chamberlain's interview is plinted below— "It is my opinion that the demand for the repeal of that portion of the Punama Canal Act granting free tolls to coastwise vessels is inspired, in the tirst instance, by the Canadian Pacific railroad, and this in turn by the trans continental railroads of this country. These latter roads have always opposed the construction of a canal. Their em issaries were in Washington to oppose the passage of the Panama Canal Act, and. having failed in that, they are now resorting to the field of diplomacy, ready, if need be, to plunge the country into a bloodv war to accomplish their purpose. * "Suppose Congress yields to the de mands of Great Britain and repeals the free tolls clause of the Act, will that satisfy her? Not by any means: for, yielding to this demand, it will be fol lowed by other demands, and amongst these will be the opening of the canal to railroad-owned ships. This is the real secret behind which the transcon tinental lines are hiding, both those in Canada and the United Slates. "If these demands are complied with it will be insisted that we have no right to fortify the canal; that we have no right to pass our navy through the ca nal in time of war; that we cannot hon or our treaty with Panama w ith refer ence to the passage of her vessels through the canal; in fact, that we have no rights whatsoever -except to expend about sixteen millions of dol lars per annum in the maintenance and operation of a great national highway, built by American ingenuity with Amer ican money. "Toere is no question that there are international complications which make the subject a delicate one at this partic ular juncture, but a truly American policy demands that the Panama Act should stand as it was enacted in spite of these complications, and the United States ought to maintain its position at any hazard or cost. It is insisted by those who would repeal the clause that it is in violation of the Hay-Pauncefote treaty; hut the question of treaty vio lation was discussed at great length before the law was enacted, and it was determined bv an overwhelming vote in both the Senate and Hoise that the enactment of the law was in no sense of the word a violation of the treaty It is not a party question, but one of national import. "Not only was this view taken by Congress, but the then President of the United States, as well as the Secretary of State, both of whom are dis tinguished Constitutional lawyers. maintained the same view the first in I his approval of the Act as passed, and the second in his nnswer to the protest j of Earl Grey. "The concensus of opinion through-1 out Die United States sustains the view that thore is no sound basis for the argument that the law violates any ; treaty obligation; but, aside from the question of treaty stipulations, there are compelling political, military and economic reasons why the party now in power should not undertake to repeal the free tolls provision, nor, as I view it, even to suspend its operation. "It seems to me that the time has come when we ought to take a firm stand with Great Britain, as we have taken with Japan, and insist upon our right to control our internal affairs in whatsoever manner we see fit, If we have to fight to maintain our rignts we might as well do it now as to the de mands of every foreign power, and practically fetter the commerce be tween the United States and every quarter of the globe. I believe in peace, but it ought not to be purchased at the expense of national integrity and honor. A law which was enacted at the demand of the business interests of the whole country ought not to be disturbed because of the protest of Great Britain or any other power.” DR. TRAVJS B. THAMES. Danville (Va.) Bn, The remains of the late Rev. T. R. Thames, D. D., reached this city yes terday at 3 o'clock and were met at the station liy a large delegation of repre sentative citizens. Rev. J. E. Hicks, D. I)., pastor of the First Baptist church. Rev. J. Cleveland Hall, rector of the Church of the Epiphany, and Rev. J. C. Holland, pastor of the Keen Street Baptist church, accompanied the procession to the home of Mr. R. R. Patterson on Holbrook avenue. On ac count of the large number of friends the beloved minister has in this city the body was placed in state in the auditorium of the First Baptist church this morning at 9 o’clock and remained until the hour of the funeraal at 11 o'clock. The death of Rev. Travis B. Thames, 1). D., which occurred Wednesday night at ins home in Newnan, Ga., will cause profound sorrow in Danville, where he was almost universally known, and as generally esteemed and beloved by reason of the fact that for more than a dozen years he lived, loved and labored among this people. Grief at the death of this gentleman in his maturer prime is not confined to any sect or denomina tion. Dr. Thames was a man of breadth and liberality of thought, with nothing selfish or narrow about him, and he was almost as generally esteemed by the people of other churches as by those of his own. Naturally he loved Danville and her people, for it was here that some of the happiest years of his life were spent, and that he had formed friendships which have survived time and distance. Essentially n manly, lovable person, Dr. Thames found con geniality and understands r among his friends here, and it is a fine tribute to the man that those who knew him most intimately in bis religious, intel lectual and social life were most warmly attached to him. A man of fine intellect and cultured mind anda preacher of unusual gifts, as t a pulpit orator with a broad sympa- I thy and understanding of man. ho | ranked among the leading men of the Southern Baptist church. He was prob- I ably at his best as a thinker, writer and I speaker when his life was cut short in j the splendid maturity of bis powers. I And yet it is a glorious time for life to end when one has attained the z->nith of power and usefulness and before the infirmities of advancing age had begun to atleet his intellectual or his physical vigor. With all his love of life and of his fellows, he met death unafraid, as he ever faced life. His memory and his influence will live after him and be cherished by many who were privileged to know the man. DanvlUo Register. 27th ult. Many in Danville were profoundly grieved yesterday morning by the in formation contained in a telegram from Newnan, Ga., announcing the death at that place Inst night of Rev. Travis B. Thames, D. D., for thirteen years pas tor of the First Baptist church of this city. Dr. Thames spent a portion of Janu ary in this city and attended a meeting of the Philosophers' Club, of which he was a former member. At that time he seemed robust, and his genial man ners Hnd social graces were manifested at their best, lie loved Danville and had been a frequent visitor to tins city during the ten years since he left here to aceept a pastorate elsewhere. Of portly and strongly knit physique, Dr. Thames was a man with the prom ise of many years of usefulness and service, apparently, and it came as a shock to his close friends in Danville when it became known that he was seriously ill. Endowed with a clear, vigorous and well-poised intellect. Dr. Thames cul tivated his mind to an unusual degree and was a scholar, not only in the field of theology, but in the broader fields of philosophy and general erudition. His graces of speech and his force as a I writer were unusual, and. possessed of i remarkable vocabulary, he had a won derful facility for ready speech. His acute and logically trained mind rapidly solved problems presented to it and his I powers of analysis were unusually de veloped. Even in an extemporaneous address, his vigor of thought and his rare grace of speech made his addresses gems of their kind, and it was a pleas ure to listen to him on almost any theme. As a preacher of the gospel his sermons were thoughtful and power ful, and tney were always marked by a I breadth of view and a great love for I his fellows that added warmth to force and made them powerfully appealing to his hearers. In prayer, his great ten derness Hnd sympathetic nature and his grasp of scripture and its promises, en abled him to bear balm to the sorrowing and to soothe the distressed. As a man Dr Thames was eminently of a social nature ar d had a geniality and urbanity that immediately won friends for him in any circle. He loved his fellow-men. and tiis association with them was of the most wholesome and stimulating character. Fond of outdoor life and with a rare love of the beautiful in nature, art and litera ture. he imparled much of his sunny temperament to those with whom he associated and inspired in them a love of those tnings that contributed so much to his own pleasure. During the days of his pastorate here, about six teen ypars ago. Dr. Thames was one of the leading spirits in the formation of the House Rock Wheel Club, which j subsequently became the Danville Country Club, and he greatly enjoyed his outings with congenial companions and the informal assemblies at this local resort. Likewise he was one of the initial members of the Book Club, a literary organization of limited mem bership. This club was the germ of the Philosophers’ Club of to-day. In a word, Dr. Thames was identified with the moral and spiritual, the literary and educational, and the social life of Dan ville for many years, and not only did he exert a great influence for good upon those privileged to lie his associ ates, hut he won a warm and enduring place in their affections. Dr. Thames was an enthusiastic Mason, and one of the brightest mem bers of that craft in thiB city. An ex cellent portrait of him as he appeared during his residence here adorns the walls of the commandery room in Masonic Temple. In a word, Dr. Thames was a many-sided man, but above all he was a man in the truest and best sense of the term, and his hu man side added to his influence and effectiveness as a minister. Executive Committee Fixes Satur day, May 2, as Date For County Primary. At a meeting of the County Demo cratic Executive Committee, held March 2, 1914, organization was effect ed by electing Jas. E. Brown chairman, and E. VV. Haynie secretary. Vacancies on the committee were filled as follows: Third district—W. T. Gentry, in place of O. L. Chandler, removed. Fourth district—J. A. Davis, in place of J. D. I't-arson, deceased. Panther Creek district—J. A. Hole- man, in place of Geo. L- Warren, re- signea. Raymond district, (created since last meeting of committee)— E. W. Haynie. The following districts were repre sented at the meeting, viz: Third district—W. T. Gentry. Fourth district—J. A. Davis. Fifth district—Jas. E. Brown. Seventh district—R. L. Edge. Turin district —J. B. Shell. Cedar Creek district —J. D. Starr. Panther Creek district—J A. Hole- man. Hurricane district—Walter Dial, proxy. Raymond district—E. W. Haynie. By unanimous vote of the committee, rules and regulations to be observed in the primary election for county officers were adopted as follows: 1. That a white Democratic primary election be held on Saturday, May 2, 1914, for the nomination of candidates for the following offices, to-wit: Clerk of Superior Court, Sheriff, Tax Collec tor, Tax Receiver, Treasurer, County Surveyor, Coroner, two County Com missioners (for road districts Nos. 2 and 3), and for the election of fourteen members of the County Democratic Ex ecutive Committee—one from each dis trict. That said committee so elected shall hold office for two years, their term of office to begin Jan. 1, 191(5. 2. That the two Commissioners of Roads and Revenue to be nominated at this election shall be chosen as all other officers are nominated, to- wit:—by the vote of the entire county. li. That the polls for said election shall be opened as follows: First dis trict, at Senoia; Second district, at St. Charles, Moreland and Young's Tan- yard; Third district, at Corner Branch Iind Court-ground; Fourth district, at Handy and Watts' Cross Roads; Fifth district, at Newnan; Sixth district, at Sharpsburg; Seventh district, at Hall’s Store and Court-ground; Cedar Creek district, at Happy Valley and Madras; Panther Creek district, at Roscoe and Sargent; Haralson district, at Haralson; Hurricane district, at Dial’s Store; liruRtville district, at Gruntville; Turin district, at Turin; Raymond district, at Raymond. That at all the voting-places the polls shall be opened at 1 o’clock p. m. and close at f> p. in., except that at Newnan the polls shall he opened at 7 a. in. and close at 6 p. m., and that at Senoia and Grantville the polls shall be opened at 8 a. m. and close at 5 p. m. 4. That any three Democrats, after being duly sworn, can hold said elec tion. That they shall take and sub scribe to the oath required of primary election managers under the laws of this State. 5. That any qualified white regis tered voter who will promise to sup port the nominees in this election shall be allowed to vote. 6. That the county registrars shall furnish the managers of this election at the several precincts a complete list of all white registered voters for the sev eral militia districts of the county for use in said election; that said registrars shall prepare said lists and turn them over to the election managers at the several voting-places; that said lists shall be opened in the presence of said managers, and any person whose name does not appear on said lists shall not be allowed to vote; that said registrars shall place upon said lists only the names of such voters as have registered up to and including April 7 next. 7. That all voters shall be required to vote in the militia district in which they reside and are registered. S. That the candidates in the sever al contests receiving the highest vote shall be declared the party nominees. 9. That this committee shall have printed tickets containing the names of all the candidates for the various offi ces heretofore mentioned, and the ex pense of printing such tickets and the expense of holding said election shall be borne by said candidates; nor shall any candidate’s name be placed on said tickets who does not, on or before April 20, next, at 12 o’clock noon, deposit with the chairman of this committee the sum assessed against him for said expense, to-wit: Clerk, $25; Sheriff, $25; Tax Collector, $25; Tax Receiver, $20; County Commissioner, $5; Treas urer, $1; Coroner, $2.50; Surveyor. $2 50. 10. That no ticket other than that prepared by the committee shall be used in this election, and that this com mittee shall furnish all managers the tickets to tie used by said voters. 11. That it shall be the duty of each committeeman to select the managers in his district and see that the polls are opened, and that the election is con ducted according to law. That the re turns of this election shall be brought to Newnan on Monday, May 4. by noon, by the committeeman of the district, or by one of the precinct managers, and that the executive committee shall * 4* * 4- « 4* 4* 4* 4 4* 4* 4 4» 4» 4» 4* 4 4» 4 4* 4* 4> 4* Opening Announcement 1. I ahe Neuman itttUturry f arlura No. 19 Greenuille street. Opposite the Postoffice. Miss Leni Moore in Charge C, We beg to announce to the ladies of Xewnan and vicinity that owing to delay of cabinet makers in get ting fixtures and store ready for us for our original opening dates, that while we hope to be ready for business on Monday, March 9, our Grand Opening of all that’s new and pretty in Millinery will take place Thursday, March 19 Friday, March 20 Saturday, March 21 * 4* 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4> 4* 4* 4 4 4 4* 4 <• 4 4* 4 4* 4* 4 4 , *44»4 , 4 , 4 , 4 , 4 M 4<44»4 , 4 , i4»4'4 , 4 , 4»4 , 4»4'4 , 4 , 4">4 1! meet at the court-house on the date above-mentioned, at said time, and con solidate the vote and declare the result of said primary election. 12. That in the event any candidate shall he dissatisfied with the result of said election and desires to contest the correctness of same, he shall, on the 4th day of May, 1914, and before the executive committee adjourns, file in writing with this committee notice of his intention so to contest, and set forth in said notice the grounds on which he relieB, and in the event any person shall file such notice, then this committee shall proceed to hear and de termine said contest. Jas. E. Brown, Chm’n. E. W. Haynie, Sec'y, Communicated. Noted Bible Lecturer to Address As sembly on “Beyond the Grave.” The International Bible Students’ Association, comprising Christian peo ple of all denominations, is this year forwarding a world-wide movement to advance public education in the bible. Many ministers and laymen are uniting their efforts, selecting the most impor tant themes, giving the scriptures on these subjects the most careful study, and presenting the results of their re search to the public in all nations and languages. A series of these unsecta rian bible lectures has been arranged for this place, the opening lecture dis cussing the subject, "Beyond the Grave.” It will be delivered Sunday evening at 7:30 o’clock, in the Halcyon theatre, by Pastor Kendall, of New Y'ork. The speaker is said to be very able on the platform. He has spent much time in biblical research, travel and evangelistic work. Unsectarian in his beliefs, he has a message which all Christian people can alike enjoy. His only creed is the bible, and he advo cates that all Christian people lay aside petty differences and study the scrip tures together. The opening of the lecture course will be in the nature of a mass meeting. All who are desirous of hearing the bible harmoniously inter preted are invited to attend. No charge will be made for admission, and no col lection mentioned. Card From Mr. J. A. Stephens. To the voters of Coweta county: On account of my business it will be im possible for me to make an active can vas of the county. Just eight years ago I made the race for Sheriff; so most of the voters have not forgotten me. If I don’t get to see you, I will appreciate your support just the same. J. A. Stephens. Millet's “Angolus.” Mlllett’s famous picture. “The An- gelus," sold for the munificent sum of £30,000 ($150,000). Date Palms. As many as 4,000 dates have been gathered from a single palm at one bearing. Good Policy. Teacher—Jobuny, do you love your enemies? Johnny — Yes’m — wheu t meet ’em all at once. State of Ohio Citv of Toledo, > Litas County. 1 ' Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he is senior partner of the firm of F. J. Cheney & Co., doing business in the City of Toledo, county and State aforesaid, and that said firm will pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and every case of catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. FRANK J. CHENEY. Sworn to before me and subacribed in my pres ence. this 6th day of December. A. D. 18S6. , , . A. W. GLEASON. * seal, j Notary Public. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acta directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Send for testimonials, free. F. J. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo. Ohio. Sold by all drusrBists. 75c. Take Hall’s Family Fills for constipation. New Advertisements. Application for Leave to Sell. GEORGIA—Coweta County: I. N. Orr. administrator on the estate of Mrs. L. M. Spearman, deceased, having applied to the Court of Ordinary of said county for leave to aell the lands of said deceased, all persons concerned are required to show cause in said Court by the tirst Monday in Aprtl uaxt, if any they can. why said application should not be granted. This March 4. 1914. Prs. fee. S3. L. A. PERDUE. Ordinary. J. T. SWINT I DON’T PUT cheap ness before quality . Make promises I cau't ful fill. Pretend to sell goods for less than cost. Reduce the price on certain articles and try to make it up by overcharging on others. Claim to be the one and only decent grocery store in existence. IDO SELL only relia ble goods. Keep my stock fresh and clean. Buy as cheap and sell as low as anyone honestly can. Fill all orders promptly. Claim to be the "original fishman" of Newnan, and will have full supply of fish, oys ters and celery every Friday and Saturday in season. The trading public evidently appreciates the above facts, as I sold over $250 worth of goods for cash on Saturday, the 2Sth ult., besides charging 14 pages on the day book. J. T. SWINT The Grocer Telephone 54 T. S. PARROTT Insurance—All Branches Representing Fire Association, of Philadelphia Fidelity and Casualty Co., of New York American Surety Co., of New York Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Co., of Newark, N. J. 14 1-2 Greenuille st., Over H. C. GlouerCo. Letters of Dismission. GEORGIA—Coweta County: L. B. Mann, administrator on the estate of John M. Strickland, deceased, having applied to the Court of Ordinary of said county for letters of dismission from his said trust, all persons con cerned 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 4. 1914. Prs. fee, S3. L. A. PERDUE. Ordinary. Letters of Dismission. GEORGIA—Coweta County: J. D. Bexley, administrator on the estate of Mrs. Amanda Bexley, deceased, having applied to the Court of Ordinary of said county for letters of dismission from his said trust, all persons con cerned 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 4. 1914. Prs. fee. *3. L. A. PERDUE. Ordinary. Beginning at center of said lot and running thence north 9 chains and 6 links to center of Wahuo creek, thence up said creek 12 chains and GO links to east and west line, thence west 9 chains and 30 links to beginning point. Also, two shares of the capital stock of the Manufacturers National Bank of Newnan. Ga.. • *f the par value of one hundred dollars each. Tr.is March 2. 1914. Prs. fee. J5.10. T. O. STALLINGS. Executor will Sallie G. Stallings, decease-■. To All Whom It May Concern. GEORGIA—Coweta County : The estate of Mrs. Nettie Maze, late of said county, deceased, being unrepresented and not likely tc be represented, all persons concerned are required to show cause in the Court of Ordinary cf said county on the first Monday in April next why such administration should not be vested in the County Administrator. This March 4. 1914. Prs. fee. {3. L. A. PERDUE. Ordinary. and ex-officio Clerk C. O. Executor’s Sale. GEORGIA-Coweta County: By virtue of an order of the Court of Ordinary of said county. I will sell b fore the court-house door m Newnan. Ga.. on the first Tuesday in April. 1914. to the highest bidder, for cazh. the following property, to-wit: Four and one-third (4^ 1 acres of land, more or leas. out of lot of land No. &9. in the Fifth district of said county, and further described as follows: A New Industry For Newnan ice ”cream Manufacturing Plant Have you passed the Cow eta Cafe lately and noticed the great quantity of ice cteam freezers, holding from one quart to twen ty gallons of ice cream? .Hr. Chas. Leres intends tc be able to furnish Xewnan and surrounding cities with pure ice cream. The brand of tins deli cious cream will be “C0W-EAT-HER CREAM" Watch for the whitf-and-blue freezer. Pay your Subscription.