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MAurnTin Mamv respect for their intelligence, and TO THE MEMORY OF DR. J. T. WESTER. me ncwiiaii n«w»j norwpect for theip votes unleBH (•sued every Friday. th( . y were cant directly under their Not ' lea(1T Ah > n0 * ,l °°“ ld not ‘ hml lie, they could not believe it. l3o j„ T. FAIN, Editor and Publisher «y«b lepiesenUlivi s nan > to push them out of their way to «ud J) r . Wester’s friends, lor they SUBSCRIPTION RATE, $1.00 PER YEAR. to take their seals in the* hall of cou * d not —would not name him OFFICIAL PAPER OF COWETA COUNTY. your house. At the Kind rail with death. But alart! the sad house, regular headquarters were news was only too true. After ’Phone NO. 20. maintained, memliers of the house three trying weeks, during which and senate reported as directly a terrible fever burned out his ’ there as any servant ever reported strong young life, the grim reaper to his master. They reported the triumphant, and never aimed day’s results, and they got their he at a more shining mark, or with OFFICE UP STAIRS IN THE WILCOXON BLOG IS JOI HAII A ‘‘IRADICIR" Of GEORGIA? Without any intention of mix ing in the gubernatorial scrap, the Sews takes the liberty of csflling attention to a very peculiar phase lit the present gubernatorial cam paign. It "ill Is* remeiiiliered that a few weeks ago, when Hoke Smith opened his campaign and commenced to shell the camp of certain public officials and politi cians, the Mlanta Constitution bitterly assailed him as a “1 radii oer” ofthc laii name and fame of h great commonwealth. The Constitution asserted that there is nothing wrong or rotten in (ieorgiu polities or public life. In fact, the Constitution made the extreme and alisurd assertion that, since reconstruction days, (Ieorgiu polities have been as pure and white as the driven snow and (ieorgiu politicians as sweet scent ed as a cologne factory. No", the Constitution is either right or wrong; and Mr. Smith is orders there. We had reached then in our State government the lowest degradation any free peo ple have ever known, because a free people were incapacitated to resist this influence and to east a vote whic h was not directed by these powers.” Now wo know what Messrs. Smit h and Hall say and what the Constitution says; and we sec Messrs. Smith and Hall pitted against the Constitution. The Constitution says Mr. Smith i*. making false accusations and is a “traduoer" of the Stifle. The News has been waiting patiently for the Constitution to <al parlors, which very soon his fatal arrow pierced a nobler heart. That he should lie taken, is one of the mysteries past finding out. Never was there one more seemingly fitted to live, or upon whom life seemed more to smile. He was just entering the full stat ure of a splendid manhood, a » d a fine personal appearance, with a nature as genial and happy as the heart of a child, combined in a per sonality that drew in friendship every life that closely touched his own. A lew short mouths ago, he came to Koine anti with an exqui site taste that betrayed his beauty- loving nature, he fitted up the den- 1k*- canie so popular that it was easy to see that the way of the young den tist would be in the path of promi nence and success. Very soon af ter Dr. Wester came to Home from Newnun, he connected himself by Joe Hall who is a letter with the First BaptisM’hureh and no one w ill be; more shocked prefer the same charge against Mr Hall—and we’re still waiting. Now the News rises to inquire, in the most respectful maimer why is this thusf If Hoke Smith is a “traducer of the State thousand times more radical in his either right or wrong. As they ,,, w this matter from diametrical |^""'ic.ations, is likewise a statements and more tra- duccr”—and u “traducer” of far darker hue Ilian Smith. If Hall speaks the truth he is i not a “traducer” and if Hall is not a “traducer,” Smith ift not a and brightness of life, there “traducer” and is also speaking (lie truth. If Smith is a false accuser, Hall is a false accuser; and the Consti tution, which seems desirous of being the self-appointed guardian of the State's good name, should assail Hall and brand him as a “t inducer.” Vll standpoints, both cannot la* right. But now comes an expert witness, whose testimony substantiates Mr. Smith’s contentions; but who goes miles lieyond Mr. Smith in “till during” the State and its citizens. This expert is the lion. Joseph Hill Hal). The (kmstitiition is fond of referring to Mr. Hall as “the leader of the House of Kcp lesentatives;’’and on the Consti tution's own authority Mr. Hall is absolutely reliable and iiiiinipcach able. In a speech delivered at Major W. \\ . Thomas’ barbecue last Saturday which speech was printed in full in lust Sunday’s Constitution Mr. I lull had this to say (ninl many other tilings equally as warm) in reference to Ids “traduction” of a State that has conditions in this State when ht .! not harbored a political trickster entered the Legislature in IMIK; j during JO yeuis. ”1 made the discovery then that *’ Bmitli is tlie musses of the people had no ( > corgi a Joe Hall is t he allairs of their Georgia. Then the question arises: Why (low the Constitution feel called upon to defend the State iousu 1 ted about who they should ! when it is attacked by Smith, and vote for. They voted simply for ** u ‘ su,ne dme ignoie tucks of Halit bitter in his und grieved to learn of his untime ly death than the Pastor who had learned to love him well, and often visited him in his rooms. l)r. Wes ter was a most companionable man, and while lie was full of the was a deep, earnest side to his na ture that he had cultivated by thought and much reading, and w hich made him very attractive to those who called to that side of his nature. One rarely runs across such a variety of literature as that w ith w hich he tilled his library and broadened a mind that was excep more power in government than did the negroes. They voted, but they were not Itut the Constitution continues tionally bright and responsive to to print Mr. Hall’s speeches un- the thought and mood of others, dcr Haring headlines and eon , Shortly before he w as taken ill, tin ties to approve (by its silence) !»«’ Nllid to » 'hend, ' “ a "' 1 lhe I his utterances and continues to stamp of the truth was in Ins eye and upon his face,”) “This is a; beautiful world and 1 love to live , in it; 1 w ish 1 had the assurance of i many years in it." Afterwards the little poem of Mrs. Det’ottes was called to mind “Wlien 1 look into tliilio aye, Arc You Prepared to Do yovr Hauling? THE MITCHELL is the very best Wagon made. Come and let us show you the MITCHELL and TEN NESSEE Wagons. BRADLEY & BANKS. view with wonderful complacency 1 •traducing' •traducing' Manget-Ham. the ut And sou the gluil ol every tie, And know tlmt thou inuHt dio, ’Tin then 1 pity.” During his sickness he said Mr. V. E. Manget and Miss Lu cile Ham were quietly married at • | the home of Mr. and Mrs. D. T. Manget, Tuesday morning, Kev. Mr. Manget, of Marietta, father of j.the groom, otliciating. The marriage came as a surprise to many of the friends of the bride to I and groom—only the most inti- Ahc men who were put up. The press of the State was absolutely muzzled and public men dared not raise their voices against the pow- •I would lo\ e to live, mate ones being present. Immediately after the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Manget left, for a two weeks’ stay at Lookout Mountain. On their return to New nan they will go to housekeeping. Mr.- Manget .was formerly a mer-. chant in this city, but is now con nected with the wholesale grocery the nurse, but I am not afraid to die.” It is r , a community’s bereavement when Possibly sduie ot those hot can- a young man such us he, u line in didates tor Governor or not so tiuonic jp , social, business and «*rs and the existing conditions, j warm alter all. Jim Smith j clivircli i*el»tions, must Ik* called, Then no man dared to run as the spoken at \\ atkinsville, and he and there are so many—so many— representative of the people until didn't even set the dry grass on w j lt> are j e ft to Ik* mere parasites he went to Atlanta and got the j tire; and Jot* Hall has delivered upon the life of the world, but af- couscnt of three or four men Ik* i two speeches in Coweta without a n ( those who are tittest to live , house ot 1). T. Manget it Co. hind a closed door in an olllet* j injuring the court house or Major are fittest to die, and we know that j During a residence of social there. Every ofllee in the State in Thomas’ tine stretch of woodland. with him j t j s we ll. years in Newnan he has made many which the otliciuls were expected =——• ~ If those of us who were his j triends and won an excellent repu te represent you, the people, w as The Representatives of Troup friends so recently grieve at his de- I tation as a business man. He is parcelled out entirely from the County in the Georgia Legislature parture, what must be the foun-j very popular in a large circle ot oc- headquurters of the Southern Kail have U*on petitioned by 400 white tains of sorrow stirred in the hearts quaintances; and lias many lriends \ way and you were not consulted.! citizens of LaG range to have re- of those who knew and loved him j here and elsewhere, who wish him I Not only that, but the slate was j pealed the act establishing a dis- U*stt Wliat a bright link he must j long life and a bright and success- , made four years in advance and peusary in that city. The News have been in tin* family chain; j iul future. ! anylxxly who understood the situii trusts the good people of our sister what a column of strength to the | Mrs. Manget is a daughtei of tion could tell accurately who the city will In* able to throw the dis- aged parents. And now that it is Rev. \ . A. Ham, the well known next governor would Ih\ ponsary overbottl'd. “1 entered the legislature in j 1HHN, and there is one man stand The News is here to print the ing near me now who was your IH . WS —all the news—jf it can so cure it. Consequently, any assist ance rendered by any person in assisting The New s to get the news, is appreciated. Let all tlu* people Kepresentativcs at that time, w ho will bear witness to what 1 say to* you about the conditions of a flairs as they then existed. There was another KcpivsenLitivc from yom County who knows these things. N’o county ui the Slate was rep resented by any better men. When we went there, although the members (if that Legislature claimed to democrats, repre sentatives elected by the people of Georgia. there were not more than thirty men on the floor of the House who could be rallied to the support of any issue concerning you and y our rights, if the mono polisls and the railroads tlu.tight that issue was against their inter ests. The agents of these railroads of Newnan and Coweta County re member this and tell The News the new s. It is believed Editor Gslill, of Savannah, is getting ready to butt in to the gubernatorial campaign. This opinion is based on tlu* fact that Extill hutt-ons are being dis tnhuted in South (ieorgiu. broken, how hard for them to look Baptist minister and School Com-, away from their material loss to missioner ol Coweta County. She; his spiritual gain. Oh! that j in a lovely young woman and pos-i thoughts or words or deeds could scsses all the graces ot mind and give them back their son or make heart that characterize the flower^ the teal's less scalding on their of Southern womanhood. She is checks. May God strengthen admired and loved by a host of their hearts and bind up their lriends and is worthy of the high bruised spirits w ith His Love. As esteem with which she is regarded for him, the one who has draw n by all. j yj STRIPLING & SON SPECIALS Our buyer, J. W. Stripling, is in New York City getting some of the greatest bargains in merchan dise that spot cash can buy. We are already re ceiving some of them and will, give you - a* few prices this' - week. 40 Ladies’ black silk skirts, made up in the latest style, tine grade peuu de soie silk, reul value *10, at only 0.4* 0 accordion pleated skirts, extra line grade silk, assorted colors, worth 7.50 to 10.00, to go at low price of _...,5.08 0 all-silk kilt pleated skirts, value 7.50, at only _ ; '5.98 28 ladies’ silk waists, shirred front, made up in the newest style, worth 2.00 to 2.50, at only.. 1.05 Big shipment white counterpanes. They are the kind of bargains you are looking for. 24 white counterpanes, value 1.00, at 24 “ “ “ 1.25, at.::: __ 24 “ “ “ 1.50, at __ 12 “ “ “ 1.75. at... 12 white Marseilles counterpanes, value 2.50, at 24 white counterpanes, fringed, value 2.00, at Big shipment of luce curtains. They gains and don’t you forget it. are 79c 98c ... 1.19 1.25 .. 1.00 1.49 bar- Laee curtains 80 inches wide and 2 1-2 yards . at, per pair, only long about him the draperies of calm, still peace, we have neither tears nor regret. It this world was lieautil'ul to him, we know that he has entered upon one more beauti ful still, where time is not meas ured by years, and t^U'joy ol it is as pure and untrammelled as the ether light of perfect day.—Geor gia Free Lance, Limlale, (!a. Can a “mercenary” get to Heav en?—Columbus Enquirer-Sun. You might tell what you think of vour own chances, brother! Am closing out 10,000 Picture Framt* at cost. You will find what you want in the lot. H. D. Owens. Brewster Building, Newnan, Ga. tf Insist onlmvitig Climax coal. Good- —■ wyii sells it for *0.25 per ton. tf Bussell Sage has lived 90 years Mouey t o loan on real estate i*t 7 per many of lUK i made many millions of dollars, cent. Apply to L. M. Farmer. Kopresonta but has helped the world far less e.C. Goodwyn sells the genuine Mon- aud monopolists sat in seats by the fives take but little water as a rule, than many men who have lived tevallo coal. There is no such coal as ===== one-third as long and don't own “Climax Moutevallo.” If you see it in the News, it’s so ten thousand dollars. Subscribe for The News. ’8-4 yards value 75c — 50c long, worth .. .... 75c !:e “.00 i 50 the / side of the members, and directed them how to vote. .They had no l’robably the House “took water" in reconsidering the liquor tax proposition 1 localise Georgia’s honorable Lace curtains 80 inches wide and 1 00 p^r pair, at only... Lace curtains 00 inches wide and 8 1-2 yards long kind, at only Lace curtains GO inches wide and 8 1-2 yards liner that sells for 8.50 and 4 00. at only, per pair” Another big shipment muslin underwear. Gowns front 1.49 down to 89c. Skirts from 1.45 down to 49c. Drawers from 50c down to 25c. Corset covers;, 60c and 25c. \\ atoh this space for more bargains coming' next week. kind .2.50 in tf J. W. STRIPLING & SON ’Phone 98.