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Official Newspaper of Coweta County. VOL. VI. The Newman (fleehly News o«& cC / X / Official Newspaper of Coweta County. NEWNAN, GA., FRIDAY. AUGUST 1 1. 1905, NO. 18 A LITTLE ADVERTISEMENT IN THE NEWNAN NEWS BRINGS RESULTS. GUBERNATODIAL CAN DIDATES AND LIQUOR Prof. A. S. Jones Answers Judge A. D. Freeman’s Article Attacking Hoke Smith. Newnan, Ga., Aug. 4, 1905. J noticed in last Thursday's 4 Con stitution a letter from Judge A. 1>. Freeman, arguing against Hon. Hoke Smith for holding stock in a hotel which sells alcoholic bever ages, over Mr. Smith’s protest, lie refusing to accept any profits from the bar. Judge Freeman is a line charac ter, a good lawyer and a just judge; and would make an excel lent prohibition Governor for Georgia; but why bring up the temperance question when the Democratic party i> not committed to prohibition in any way; nor has the subject of temperance been made an issue in the campaign. If it were an issue, Judge Freeman’s article would apply equally as well to Mr. Howell, who owns a large part of the stock of the Atlanta Constitution Company and is the editor-in-chief. Now The Constitution is selling more whiskey than any bar room or hotel in the State, through its advertising columns. The man who sells whiskey over the counter is guilty, but the man who goes all over the country and creates a thirst for liquor, and then conducts men to it, is doubly guilty. Now if Judge Freeman’s article had in cluded Mr. Howell as paktickph chimin is in this great evil, it would have lieen more just; but he holds Mr. Smith up as the great . offender, bet the whole story be told. The very edition of The Consti tution that contained Judge Free man’s article, had a brilliant ad vertisement of whiskey on the out side page, beginning with the catch words: “you smack your lips with satisfaction.” Now, the Daily, Weekly and Tri-Weekly Constitution contain the darning whiskey temptations, not for the , good of humanity, but for money. besides these papers, the Constitu tion Company owns the Sunny South, which reaches the sacred inner circles of our homes and even that paper has these damnable ad vertisements, tempting the women and children to drunkenness. Turn to a Spanish newspaper, advertising the notorious bull fights, educating the people to ear- . nage and cruelty, and you will wonder how a so-called Christian nation permits such advertise ments. Turn to Mark Twain’s ‘ “Innocents Abroad,” and read the J toman bill-board, advertising a bloody fight between noted gladia tors, and you will wonder at the unsympathetic cruelty of the wretch who could hire himself to paint such a sign for a tew paltry dollars. but above all, it is still more as tounding to think thiyt modern '• whiskey advertisements can cir culate in our refined homes, where the great sun of Christian eiviliza- j tion is blazing in the zenith of its glory; and we can overlook with little concern, these serpents of concentrated damnation, leading the purest and best of our homes, our citizenry and our statesmen to join that ignoble army of 600,000 drunkards, who annually take up their abodes in the grave—and . that, too, in dishonor and shame. Ls the man less guilty who ships boat loads of opium to the Chinese to steep them in ignorance, super stition and death! The men who brought the first slaves to America did not think they were guiitj of a fratricidal wa.r in which a million of men per ished and billions of wealth. But their business honesty did not les sen the crime. The whiskey advertisements in these papers would pay part, if not all. of Mr. Howell’s salary as edi tor; and there is no extenuating statement that his whiskey income goes to charity or to counteract the evil. Now Judge Freeman is a very influential man, and from what he lias written, many good people will think it a crime to vote for Hoke Smith ami they will vote for Clark Howell with a clear conscience. It appears to me that Mr. Howell is guilty of selling more whiskey than Hoke Smith. Mr. Howell reminds me of the Creek trumpeter, who, being caught in battle, protested his in nocence for the reason that In* had no weapon, nor did he tight at all, but only played on his little trum pet. The enemy replied, “For this reason you should be pun ished, because you lead many oth ers to light;” and thus Mr. How ell assists in leading many others, through The < Constitution, to drink. Hundreds of thousands of gallons of whiskey are sold through the newspapers over this State and The Constitution does its share and is most probably in the front, leading the great column of drinkers to de struction. Mr. Howell, who blows the big trumpet, is doubly guilty; and the worst feature of it is that he is so cu lining as to deceive so good and so able a man as Judge Freeman, to whom we all look to lead us. May Heaven save us! but, as 1 said in the beginning, why inject this subject of temper ance into the present campaign! Mr. Smith never started it, but when he wus questioned about own ing an interest in a hotel in which whiskey was sold, and questioned by some of Mr. Howell’s advocates, he frankly acknowledged it and then on cross examination, it ap peared that he was not only silent ly protesting against whiskey be ing sold there; but that he was si lently and privately refusing any income arising from it. Do you Death of Lieut. S. C. Orr. Lieut. S. G. Orr, of the United States Army, died in this city last Sunday night at 10:30 o’clock, at the residence of his parents, Hon. and Mrs. I. N. Orr. He came to Newnan only about one week prior to his death, from Fort Monroe, and expected to speud about three months here—in an effort to restore his shattered physical condition His friends were unaware of his critical condition and his death was a severe blow to all. The funeral of Incut. Orr oi curred from the First Baptist Church at 4 o’clock Tuesday after noon. It was largely attended de spite the inclement weather. The United States was represented by four officers of the Department of the Gulf, from Atlanta, and a l>ii gler, who sounded taps at tin grave of their departed comrade. The officers were Major Waltz, (’apt. Brown and Limits. Turling ton and . Dr. Nunnally was in charge of funeral service, assisted by Revs. J.B. S. Davis, C. O’N. Martin- dale, J. K. King and Dr. James Stucy. Rev. F. G. Hughes and \V. J. Cotter also occupied the pul pit with the first named ministers. Beautiful music was rendered by the choir, composed of Mrs. K. R. Barrett, Mrs. Mike Rowell, Misses Kate Snead and Mary Goodrum and Messrs. David Cuttino and Howard Davis, with Miss Nina Herd ue as accompaniest. The pall bearers, selected from among Lieut. Orr’s iHiyhood friends, were: Messrs. Mike Rowell, H. H. North, J, Frank Lee, D. S. Cutti no, T. M. Goodrum, I. E. Walker, L. M. Farmer and H. C. Glover. The interment was in Oak Hill Cemetery. Lieut. Orr was 36 years of age. In 1899 he was married to Miss Annie, daughter of Judge A.. D. Freeman. who, with one child (a daughter fifteen months of age) survives him. L. M. HALL CONVICTED THE SECOND TIME. An Enjoyable Barbecue. Jury Again Gives Verdict tor Lite Sen tence to Man Who Killed Steve McCollovgh. The L. M. Hall ease occupied two days of the special term of the Coweta Superior Court this week, being taken up Tuesday morning- and the trial concluded Wednes day afternoon. After being out about three hours, the jury, about ten o’clock Wednesday night, returned a verdict of guilty, with recom mendation to mercy. A similar verdict was returned last Septem ber, when Hall was first tried for the murder of Steve McCullough. Six and a half panels were ex hausted in securing the jury; and as finally made up it was composed Of F. M. Lee, Foreman, <1. Wynn Smith, M. L. Story, J. A. K.emp- son, T. L. Phillips, T. H. Grimes, Jr., Fred McSwnin, F. M. (’hap pen, J. G. Moore, G. K. Croft, J. F. Lester, A. W. Wingo. Hall was prosecuted by Solicitor General J. R. Terrejl, assisted by Attorneys H. A. Hall and W. G. Rost. His lawyers are B. F. Mc Laughlin, W. C. Wright, W. L. Stallings and .1. W. Shell. Hall’s lawyers have filed a mo tion for new trial; and failing to secure this, it is understood they will again appeal to the. Supreme Court. Welcome An enjoyable neighborhood bar becue was an event of last Satur day, near the residence of Major W. W. Thomas, a few miles east of Newnan. A nu in Iter of families of the community and several visitors from near and far spent the day most pleasantly und en joyed the feast of barbecue and other good things. The feature of the occasion was a speech by Hon. Joe Hall, who was a guest at the ’cue. His speech wus along lines similar to those followed in his Newnan speech on the previous Satur day. It was not as forcible as his Newnan speech and aroused but little enthusiasm among his audi tors. 11 is language was st rong and plain enough for all purposes, but his words failed to strike a re sponsive chord in the minds of his hearers. Mr. Hull spoke in the morning, and in the afternoon some inlet esting talks were made by W. C. Wright, Esq., Cupt. J. B. Good- wyn, Judge R. W. Freeman and Major W. W. Thomas. Mr. Hall was introduced by Major Thomas and W. M. Glass, Esq., presented the speakers in the afternoon. Major Thomas und liis neigh bors ate as hospituble and clever set of people as Coweta affords; and this enjoyable day with them will long lie remem tiered by their guests. Lieut. Orr graduated at Mercer not see the grandeur of such a j University and practiced law here character! And the more that you j for several years, being associated question his private life and pub-1 with Col. W. L. Stallings. At the lie dealings the clearer will appear beginning of the Spanish- American his unspotted integrity and the strength of his character. Some people blame Hoke Smith for giving that money to charity, but how is it with you! The whis key income goes largely to support the government of the United States and leaves in every man’s hands from live to ten dollars each year. Your tuition in Georgia is largely paid from whiskey income. Every ton of guano you use is re war he was appointed Gaptain and Quartermaster in the Third Geor gia Regiment by Governor Atkin son. He served in Cuba and the Rhilippines and represented his government in China. Returning to the United States he was com missioned a First Lieutenant in the regular army. He was stationed for two years at Fort Screven and then went to Fort Monroe to prepare himself for In addition to the Hall case tin following cuses had been disposed of up to yesterday at noon: State vh Ernest Bohannon, burg lary; plea of guilty of larceny from the house; 12 months in chain- RH'lg- E. H. Bowman and A. M. Nor ris were appointed notaries public. State vs Henry West, escape; plea of guilty; $60 and costs or nine months in ehaingang after present term of service. State vs John Nelson, escape; plea of guilty; one year in State prison after present term of ser vice. Statevs'Wm.nJohqson, escape; plea of guilty; one year in State prison after expiration of present term of service. State vs Will Campbell, escape; plea of guilty; sentence as above. State vs Howard Connerly, es cape; plea of guilty; sentence as above. Mrs. E. S. Daniel, of Palmetto, has been visiting the family ofS. R. Crane. T. M. Lester and daughter,MiHS Annie, of Grantville, visited the family of A. B. McKoy, Saturday and Sunday. Miss Viola Newman and Ernest Witcher visited Mr. and Mrs. 11 amp Kidd, near Handy,Sunday. Rrof. llixon, of Carroll, is visit ing the family of B. S. Witcher this week. He will start a sing ing school at Rrovidenoe on Mon day, the 14th instant, which will last for two weeks. We wish ffim much success. Tom McKoy and Miss Bessie Crane visited Miss Emma Stepli ens, in Heard, Sunday. Mrs. G. W. Colquitt, of Ral metto, has been visiting her daughter, Miss Maude, und the family of Rev. F. J. Amis. Mrs. Z. R. Almonund daughter, Miss Blake, Miss Hattie Lester and brother, Otis, Miss Gena Rid ley und brother, Hal, all of Hoard, und Miss Lizzie Walker, ofTurin, have been the guests of Miss Fan nie McKoy. Rev. F. J. Amis is carrying on the protracted meeting at Ellm. this week. Milltown. dueed in price from fifty cents to j the artillery branch of the service. one dollar a ton by the factories be ing permitted to run on Sunday. Here is a good sum of tainted money, or money coming from un righteous business. What are you doing with it! If all the money were given to hospitals, it would He was remarkably successful in this undertaking and would have been commissioned a Gaptain of Artillery on his return to duty in the approaching aufumn. Lieut. Orr was a member of the First Baptist Church, and froift amply care for every sick person j boyhood had lived an upright life, in the State and comfortably care i In his college days, as an attorney for every orphan. Now Hoke and as a soldier, his life and char- Smith is receiving tainted money' M-ter were above reproach. He and has been silently applying 'G respected and esteemed by to charity- The most of us are .. ,. . . „„ ^ .... only following him half way-re-; m <*n in al! the vane<i Hce ' ,eh °f h ? ( reiving it, but not applying it to jin which he was" a participant; he charity—else all of these institu • was faithful to every trust commit- tions would tie supported, but a]r te( j ^o his keeping; he fought a are not. Many of us think we are d fight, and, although sum- giving to the Lord when we are " , j? . e ... not giving half as much as the j ^oned from the field of earthly ac- taiuted money we are keeping and tion young in years, be answered are not as just as Hoke Bmith.This j “Ready!” and retired, a victor, does not apply to Judge Freeman,; from the field. who is an exception to most men in j charity. If Judge Freeman will now use] Registration Notice. Mr. Howell as an illustration for: Ail citizens of Newnan expecting hi' temperance article, it will be , , , , just as beautiful and more forceful .to vote on the school-bond ques- for temperance. j tion will have to qualify by regiH- Now Judge, continue to be just, j ter ing. Registration closes on Do not discriminate, and as you August 24th. E. D. Fouhk, FROM I AST WEEKS MERIWETHER VINDICATOR. Miss Daisy Ellis returned home from Newnan last week, after a pleasant visit to relatives there. Miss fna Moore, of Carrollton, and Mr. and Mrs. Hamrick, of Bar gent, were guests of Dr. and Mrs. P. W. Kitts last week. We are sorry to hear of the re rent severe illness of Maj. G. L. Heavy, of Newnan. Maj. Heavy has been stricken with paralysis ['and'is now perfectly helpless. May he soon recover from the effects of the dire affliction. would do unto Mr. Smith, so do unto Mr. Howell and the others. Y'our friend, A. S. Jones. The name of Judge It. W. Free man, Judge of the Coweta Circuit, has been suggested for Gavernor. Georgia boast* of no purer nor abler son than this distinguished Judge, and the grand old State would honor itself by making Judge Freeman its chief executive. Judge Freeman has remained si lent on the question,but should he decide to become a candidate many counties would be found in his column. The Coweta Circuit, where be is greatly beloved, would be a unit for him. ■ Grantville. Mrs. John Robertson has been confined to her bed several days. Miss Emma Lee Rosser left yes terday to visit relatives at < 'amp Hill, Ala. Miss'Bibie Robertson is improv ing rapidly, after a spell of fever. Grantville is full of visitors. Among them are Mrs. Trumie Elliot, Miss Gertrude Rerdue, Mr. Elina Nall, Mr. Millington Htcph- ens and Mr, Tom Hark. Mrs. Willingham visited Luth erville last week. Mr. Charlie Lancaster and wife were in our midst this week. Mrs. Lizzie Stafford is going to Atlanta to make her home. Miss Hattie Robertson visited Moreland recently. Mrs. L. D. He well and little daughter, Irene, are the guests of relatives at Alexander City, Ala. Mr. Andrew Houston entertain ed at an ice cream supper last Tuesday night at Mr. Henry Lan caster’*. Miss Estelle Jones has returned to her home at East Point, after a short stay here. Miss Mattie Matthews Is visit ing her parents at Clem. Mrs. Sarah Chaffin made a Hy ing trip to LaGrange last week. Mr. ami Mrs. Jack Robertson have moved to their new home at South Highlands. Fred Bryant is at home on a visit at present. Miss Ellen Johnson, one of At lanta’s most charming young la dies, Is visiting Mrs. Johnson. Earl Chandler has been the guest of Jack Camp for the past few weeks. It City Clerk. Try us for Job Printing. Coweta People Get Contract. th< For Rent—One room. Apply to Mrs- E. R. Barrett. Boilers manufactured by R. D Cole Manufacturing Company will Ik: used in the electric light and waterworks plant which is, Is-ing erected in Monroe. The Walton Tribune of last week said: “The plans and specifications for Monroe’s water- and light plant j were prepared byJ. B. McQrary, 1 consulting engineer, ot Senoia, Ga., who has built more than J00 such plants, and enjoys a wide reputa tion for experience and ability in municipal engineering work.” Tom Welborn is down from Whitesburg, visiting his mother and other relatives. Willie, little son of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Tanner wus sick for several days with diphtheria, but is very much better. Mrs. Fannie Moore, of Sargent, * spent a few days with the family of John Richie the early part of the week. Little Pearl Freeman, who was so sick with diphtheria for several days, is very much improved. Ida Freeman, who hus typhoid fever, is still quite ill. Kstelle Freeman is threatened with pneumonia. Mrs. Mary Estes, of Plum, Ga., is spending a few days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Richie. Joe Goins has lieen confined to his room for several days by an at tack of lung trouble. Mrs. W. H. Dewberry is spend* ing the week with her son, John, and other relatives. Mrs. S. A. Music, who has been suffering with a severe bilious at tack, is better. Mrs. Lizzie Hunt has a real sick child. Mr. and Mrs. Z. T. Hudson aud three little girls left Tuesday morn ing for Temple, Ga., where they will spend several days visiting relatives and friends. Miss Ima McGehee had quite a narrow escape last Monday. She got her sleeve caught in some ma chinery and had her entire dress bodice torn off, and received a se vere wound on her arm. Ed Garner visited his mother at LaGrange last Sunday. Mrs. Fannie Daniel has a sick little girl. Frank Kennedy, of East Point, was in our town Sunday. Mrs. Lacy McClure is visiting her sister, Mrs. Kittie Field. Little Tommie Parker has been sick for several days. Miss Ola Mobley is confined to her room again. Triple Marriage- 10. S. Banks ami Miss Odessa jllembrell, Fletcher McGee and and Miss Elizabeth Hines and R. B. Posey and Miss Lola Hembrell, i were married in this county on i August 6th by Rev. M. M. Wal- | raven, of Turin. The three coup* j les were marrieU at the same time, the three knots being tied with one ceremony.