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The Herald and Advertiser NEWNAN, FRIDAY, DEC. 4. LAttn K-*I Ot AH N S' I K’ f t> I’OPN I ICt Kill' < f.A f f«.V •N ini Hi ll niATHUT. Official Organ of Coweta County. Jho. K. Ilrown. Kill* M. Carpenter. BROWN & CARPENTER, I I.ITOI18 anti PUBl.tflllERS. WHO SHALL ADVISE WHAT IS HEST TO IJO ' Concerning the present situation ns to the cotton holding movement, acre age reduction, etc., as it a (Tecta both the farmer and the business world, H. T. Powell, president of the Macon Sav ings Hank, is quoted by The Southern Ranker, of Atlanta, as follows “1 am very much of the opinion that the farmers are overburdened with ad vice; and I am also of the opinion that the average farmer knows more about bis business and is better qualified to attend to it than the bankers, newspa per men and politicians are; and if they were not so modest and hard-working, and mind-.vour-ow n-business sort of peo ple, they would resent the flood of ad vice and paternalism which is offered them. So far ns I am concerned, I shall give the farmer credit, for intelligence enough to protect his cotton from the elements as well as from lire and thieves. ’’ The Macon banker has incorporated in a few words about as sensible a talk upon this subject as we have seen or heard from any source. That the mer chant who furnished supplies to the farmer with which to make his crop is embarrassed by present conditions there can be no doubt, but not more so than is the farmer himself. He realizes that bis cotton crop, if sold at prevailing low prices, will not liquidate his debt to tiie merchant, and in desperation he takes a gambler’s chance by holding ills cotton in the hope that market con ditions will improve. Unfortunately, this hope has not yet been realized, and may not be in the near future. The re opening of the cotton exchanges was expected to have a stimulating effect upon the murket, but this proved a dis appointment. Then it whs thought that when cotton began to move more freely to Europe the present depres sion would be relieved; but exports from Aug. 1 up to the close of Novem ber were only 1,1120,till) bales, a de crease of 2,071,569 as compared with the same period last year, ami again the farmer’s hopes have been blighted. That this ratio will la- maintained dur ing the continuance of the war in Eu rope is altogether -likely, with no pros pect that peace will be restored before the emi of another your, if so soon. Under these circumstances, is it nny wonder that the farmer should have cause for worry? Confronted by debt on the one hand and a fulling or stag nant market upon the other, ho does not know what to do. He wants to pi v his debts, but he also wants (and feels that he must have) a living price for his cotton the only crop upon which be cun depend for his pecuniary needs;— yet the possibility that prices may go still lower rises like a grim spectre to haunt him night and day. Now, who is competent to advise him what is best to do? Meanwhile the supply merchant is having many an nnxious hour. He has incurred heavy obligations in order that he might furnish the farmer needed supplies with which to make a crop, and these obligations are pressing upon him in a way that in many instances is causing real distress—no doubt about that. The prudent business man is jeal ous of his credit, as indeed he must be to preserve his standing with the wholesale jobber, the big produce houses, and his local bank. Racking the confidence of these sources of help he could not do business at all. His ability to pay maturing obligations and thus protect his credit depends entirely upon his ability to collect what is due him on account. He hesitates to resort to extreme measures, because his cus tomers are his personal friends, and to enforce collections by the usual method would cause them embarrassment and loss. Moreover, such a course is re pugnant to his sense of fairness and fellowship—to his conception of the spirit of amity that should subsist be tween himself and friends and custo mers of long standing. Now, who is competent to advise the merchant what is best to do in his extremity? I 1 ndoubtedly, both the farmer and merchant are in sore straits just now, with no immediate deliverance from their troubles in sight. Is it not a situ ation that calls for mutual sacrifice?- for neighborly sympathy and helpful ness in a period of stress such as the present generation lias never before experienced? At a recent meeting of the Chamber of Commerce, of Richmond, Va., busi ness men of that State over-subscribed their pro rata of the $125,000,000 cotton loan fund by $20,000, and this was ac complished in less than half an hour. The Virginia-Carolina Fertilizer Co, headed the list with $100,000, being five times us large as any other single subscription. It was a liberal loan on the part of this company, and shows they are willing to do what they can to help the farmers of the South during the cotton crisis. Congress appropriated at its last session $1,116,118,128 for the current fiscal year, agninst $1,008,078 for the last fiscal year. In addition, contracts were authorized subject to future ap propriations aggregating $40,333,000, including $000,000 for fortifications, $38,350,000 for the navy, $810,000 under the sundry civil Act, and $573,000 for public buildings. The total actual ap propriations exceeded the total esti mated revenue for the current fiscal year by $63,678,788. Time Now to “Sell-a-Bale-of-Cotton” i!i»bop C&ndltr, in Atlanta Conn!jtution. We have bad the movement of "huy- a-bale-of-cotton. ” Is it not now time to have a movement of "sell-a-bale-of- cotton?” The man who is now suffering most is the country merchant—that is to Bay, the merchant, who has furnished sup plies to farmers, who cannot collect what is due him because so many far mers refuse to sell enough cotton to pav their accounts. He is between the upper and nether millstones, his creditors pressing him above and the men who owe him pinch ing him below. A farmer has the right to speculate on the future price of cotton and hold for a higher price, if in doing so he de prives no man of what is due him; but has he the right, to speculate on another man's money without his consent? Ought not every man who has unpaid debts, anil who is holding cotton, to sell enough to lift the pressure olf the man whom he owes—in part at least? It: may be doubted if cotton would have brought 10 cents if there had been no war; and if the war were to close now the European demand for cotton could not he what it would have been if war had not come. Multiplied thousands of men have been slain in battle, and for the dead no more cotton is needed. Millions of money has been wasted in gunpowder and balls. The nations engaged in this dreadful con flict. are being impoverished every day they fight. At tfie close of the war they will have less than ever to sell us, and less money with which to buy our products from us. Under all the conditions of the case, can we reasonably expect the price of cotton to go much higher? If not, does not tiie farmer who needlessly holds his cotton stand to lose by so doing? In surance charges, warehouse charges, and more or less waste must arise from the attempt to hold the staple in definitely. It thus appears that the cotton- grower who holds his cotton and re fuses to pay the merchant from whom lie has bought supplies on credit is in juring his neighbor without helping himself, is this wise or right? Surely, it is time to start a move ment "to-seli-a-hale-of-cotton.” Warren A. Candler. ♦ Keep It Handy For Rheumatism. No use to squirm and wince and try to wear out your rheumatism. It will wear you nut instead. Apply some Sloan’s Liniment. Need not rub it in- just let it penetrate all through the af fected parts, relieve the soreness and draw the pain. You get ease at once and feel so much better you want to go right out and tell other sufferers about Sloan’s. (let a bottle of Sloan’s Lini ment for 25c of any druggist and have it in the house—against colds, sore and swollen joints, lumbago, sciatica and like ailments. Your money hack if not satisfied, but it does give almost instant relief. Huy a bottle to-day. Don’t Know Anything About It. Macon Telegraph. The newspapers have been busy ad vising the farmers, and the farmers have been busy advising the newspa pers. The farmers' advice consists of only three words, more expressive than elegant, while the newspapers’ advice takes much more space than that. Roth of them accomplish about the same re sults. The farmer has been the subject of some abuse, also. He won’t sell his cotton. He was told at the beginning of this trouble, when cotton was 9 cents per pound, that he must not sell—hold it. All that wus necessary for him was to place it in a warehouse and put his receipts up as additional collateral, and then he could “hold” it. He went the advisors one better. He kept his cotton at home. Then he knew it was being held. And now, when cot ton is 7 cents per pound, his former ad visors are quarreling with him because he won’t sell it. Well, why should he sell it? Some say, to help busine s. Then why not everybody sell their property and liquidate? That would help business also. But it would mean ruin at the same time. There is a force higher than any of us working out this problem. We can agitate and quarrel, hut it won’t make any change in the process, which is slow. If all the farmers tried to sell their cotti n now it wouldn't bring any thing. There is some liquidation going on. A little is being sold every day— all that the market will take and not slump. We may he comforted with the theory that this slow liquidation will continue throughout next year, thereby producing a better average for the first nine months of next year than we ex perienced for the first nine months of this year. Rut you can’t hurry the farmer. We told him to "hold” it. He’s doing it. Have you Catarrh? Is nasal breathing impaired ? Does your throat get husky or clogged? Modem science proves that these symptoms re sult from run-down health. Snuffs and vapors are irri tating and useless. The oil-food in Scott's Emulsion will enrich and enliven the blood, aid nutrition and assist nature to check the inflammation and heal the sensitive membranes. SAon Alcoholic mixtures and insist upon SCOTT’S. U-U LOCALS DROUGHT FORW ARD. Jurors serving in the City Court this week are as follows: W. B. Morris, .1. P. Cureton. 1. J. Stephens, John Kidd, M. J. Stewart, J. R Brown, Walter Kidd, T. C. Cook, J. P. ILirne, T. B JonPH, O. B. Hayes, J. J. young, W. H. Sewell, J. T. Bexley, E F. Sims, T. R. Sweatmnn, M. C. Carlton, C. D. Crane, T. B. Witcher, J. B. Moore, T. B North, W. A. Herring, R. L. Pitman, J. T. Kidd. Mrs. D. T. Manget entertained nt a dinner Saturday evening in compliment to her guest, Miss Janie Hudgins, of Athens. The round table, upon which covers were laid for twelve, had as a center-piece a large cut-glass howl filled with narcissus. The guests in cluded Miss Janie Hudgins, Miss Katherine Powel, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Arnall, jr., Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Mc- Ritchie, Mr. and Mrs. N. E. Powel and Mr. K. L. Stanford. According to the report of the Cen sus Bureau, issued Nov. 21, there had been ginned in Coweta county, up to Nov. 11, 30,745 bales of cotton, as com pared with 22,268 bales for the same date last year. Comparative figures for neighboring counties are as follows: Carroll 30,789, against 30,645; Camp bell 12,612, against 11,007; Fayette 13,811, against 9,457; Heard 12,078, against 10,444; Meriwether 31,672, against 24,915; Troup 26,681, against 19,107; Spalding 16,093, against 12,596. The city primary Tuesday resulted in the nomination of H. H. Murray, J. C. Harris, R. A. Field and G. E Parks for aldermen, T. B. Parks, J. J. Good- rum, W. C. McBride, W. G. Post and D. T. Manget for membership on the Board of Education, and R. S. Arnold, I). S. Cuttinn, W. B. Parks, ,J. T. Swint, W. N. T. Camp and M. E. Spraggins as executive committeemen — each for a term of two years and all without opposition. Only 88 votes were cast out of a total registration of 315. The regular election will occur to morrow. Miss Nell Potts entertained delight fully at bridge Friday evening in com pliment to Mrs. Gordon Lee, of Chickamauea, the guest of Mrs. W. R. Pringle. The game wa- played in the living-room, and a dainty salad course with coffee was served at the card table. Miss Petts was assisted in entertaining by her sister, Miss Emma Potts. The guests were Mrs. Gordon Leo, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Wright, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Powell, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Powell, Miss Annie Powell, Messrs. Frank Stevens, R. L. Stanford and E. A. Armistead. The Halcyon will have a fine pro gramme next week for the entertain ment of its patrons. “Lights and Shad ows, ” a dramatic masterpiece, will be given Monday; "One of Millions,” a thrilling war picture, on Tuesday; "Called Rack,” a mystery drama, on Wednesday, (adapted from Hugh Con way's book of the same name;) last, in stallment of "Trey O’ Hearts” on Thursday; "The Eagle’s Mate,” a drama of the Virginia mountains, on Friday; "The Heart of a Magdalene,” an intensely stirring drama, on Satur day. A fine bunch of comedies are scattered throughout the week also. — The "twilight sleep” idea is a beau tiful one. Anything that tends to re duce pain and suffering is to be wel comed. Rut twilight sleep is nothing new in this part of the country. We know of some towns that are in a chronic state of twilight slumber, and they will never "come to " Some of our own citizens—mentioning no names — go about from day to day in a never- ending twilight slumber. And, looking over our list of delinquent subscribers, makes us rise to inquire what the doc tors use ttt bring their twilight sleepers out of the trance? Send us the formula, for there are a few subjects on that list whom we’d like to awaken. — Dallas New Era. Poor Bob White ! Our Dumb Animals. The next time you regale a good ap petite with bluepoints, terrapin stew, filet of sole and saddle of mutton, touched up here and therewith the high lights of rare old sherry, rich claret and Dry Monopole, pause as the dead quail is laid before you on a funeral pyre of toast and consider this: "Here lies the charred remains of the farmer’s ally and friend, poor Bob White! In life he devou-ed 125 differ ent kinds of bad insec s and the seeds of 129 noxious weeds. For the smaller pests of the farm he was the mo9t mar velous engine of destruction that God ever put together of flesh and blood. He was good, beautiful and true, and his small life was blameless. And here he lies dead, snatched away from his field of labor, ami destroyed, in order that I may he tempted to dine three minutes longer after I have already • eaten to satiety. ” A Test for Liver Complaint—Men tally Unhappy, Pkisically Dully. The liver, sluggish and inactive, first shows itself in a mental state—unhapuy and critical. Never is there joy in liv ing, as when the stomach and liver are doing their work. Keen your liver ac tive by using Dr. King’s New I .if e Pills ; they empty the bowels freely, tore up the stomach, cure your constipation and purify the blood. 25c at druggist’s. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve excellent for piles. Card of Thanks. We are deeply grateful for the many kindnesses shown us by our neighbors and friends during the long illness of our daughter and sister, Oneta, and for numerous tender expressions of sympa thy since her death. We thank them all. Mrs, Lizzie Smith, E. M. Smith, G. W. Smith, G. E. Smith, P. M. Smith. Catarrh Cannot Be Cured with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they cannot reach the seat of the disease. Catarrh is a blood or constitutional disease, and in order to cure it you must take internal remedies. Hall’s Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and acts directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces. Hall’s Catarrh Cure is not a quack medicine. It was prescribed by one of the best physicians in this country for years and is a regular prescription. It is com posed of the best tonics known, combined with the best blood purifiers, acting directly on the mucous surfaces. The perfect combination of the two ingredients is what produces such wonderful results in curing catarrh. Send for testimonials, free. F. J. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo, Ohio. Sold by all druggists. 75e. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation. Two Good Ones From Haralson. Haralson Cor. Senoia Enterprise-Gazette. Our town and surrounding community are in a flourishing condition and in a good humor. We meet each other with the brightest of smiles. We have all just about hit the ceiling and we know it, and we don’t care who else knows it; so here we are. Come to see us. There is hut little moving going on. Guess we are all about located for an other year. We can’t get away if we want to, as we don't know where else to go. Our colored brethren had quite a lively convention at Rising Star, just outs.de the city limits, on Saturday last. The house was called to order by old man John Barleycorn. Billie Frog- eye v. as elected secretary and treasurer. Miss Roses Purity applied for member ship in the society, to which Col. H. L. Sprinkle and Jos. Thompson objected. Mr. John Y. Prussic Acid, of Girard, Ala., being one of the leading dele gates, swore he came there upon re quest and that he intended to see some one initiated before he took leave. So there were six initiations, five by bul let and one by the cutlery route. After they were qualified the convention adjourned, resolving to meet Judge Post at the next term of court, and ask him for some “pints" on discipline. Billie Patterson was elected president. Invigorating to the Pale and Sickly The Old Standard general strengthening tonic, GROVES TASTELESS chill TONIC, drives out Malaria.enriches the blood.and builds up the sys tem. A true touic. For adults and children. 50c A WARNING TO MANY Some Interesting Facts About Kidney Traubles Few people realize to what extent their health depends upon the condition of the kidneys. The physician in nearly all cases of serious illness, makes a chamical an alysis of the patient's urine. He knows that unless the kidneys are doing their work properly, the other organs of the body cannot readily be brought back to health and strength. When the kidneys are neglected or abused in any way, serious results are sure to follow. According to health statistics, Bright’s disease, which is really an advanced form of kidney trou ble, caused nearly ten thousand deaths in 1913, in the State of New York alone. Therefore, it behooves us to pay more attention to the health of these most important organs. An ideal herbal compound that has had remarkable success as a kidney remedy is Dr. Kilmer’s Swamp-Root, the great Kidney, Liver and Bladder Remedy. The mild and healing influence of this preparation, in most cases, is soon realized, according to sworn statements and verified testimony of those who have used the remedy. If you feel that your kidneys require attention, and wish a sample bottle, write to Dr. Kilmer & Co., Bingham ton, N. Y. Mention this paper, en close ten cents and they will gladly forward it to you by Parcel Post. Swamp-Root is sold by every drug gist in bottles of two sizes —50c. and $1. °i(4wvi the. 'meAiemjR PRESCRIPTIONS A SPECIALTY \\ hen you are sick go to the doctor, and when he prescribes let us fill your prescriptions. You need a druggist that knows how to fill prescriptions as much as you need a doctor who knows. We are noted for our prompt delivery, and particularly on prescriptions. We have two registered druggists and are very prompt in getting out medicine. W e use only the highest grade of drugs, that are unadulterated, commodate our customers and thev believe in us. We ac- THE BEST DRUG STORE We Give You What You Ask For J. F. Lee Drug Co. Prompt TWO Efficient Delivery 'PHONES OO Service MARY PICKFORD Friday HALCYON Advance Notes The Excitement at this popular Theater next week, in dramas & comedies, will be Monday "Lights and Shadows,” a dramatic masterpiece, with Pauline Bush in two parts. Also, Imp drama, with Dorothy Phil lips and Alex Gade. Two side-splitting comedies, (Ike and Joker.) Tuesday "One of Millions,” featuring Laura Sawyer, the beautiful artist. A World film, a Dyreda art. The greatest preachment against war ever staged. Take my word and see this. —Manager. Crystal comedy. Animated Weekly, No. 1-12. Wednesday Gold Seal mystery drama, “Called Back,” adapted from Hugh Conway’s great novel, read by millions. Played by an all-star cast, with Anna Little and Herbert Rawlinson in the lead. In four parts. Joker comedy. Thursday Gold Seal, "Trey O’Hearts,” No. 15. Last installment. Don’t miss this. You will regret it if you do. Best yet. Cleo Madison and Geo. Larkin. Joker comedy. Friday Daniel Frohman presents the world’s foremost motion picture artist, Mary Pickford, in "The Eagle’s Mate,” a drama of the Virginia mountains, in a novel and typical characterization. Saturday Powers drama, "Th° Heart of a Mag- delene, ” with Edna Maison. Nester comedy. Also, Victor comedy, "Papa Buys a Bale. ” The music will be extra good the coming week, with selections from the latest musical comedies, marches, rags and songs. We pride ourselves upon having THE BEST. By Bateman and Attaway. Saturday