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The Newnan News Issued Every Friday. J. T. FAIN, Editor and Publisher SUBSCRIPTION RATE $1 00 PER YEAR OFFICIAL PAPER OF CGIETA COUNTY ’Phone No. 20. OFFICE UPSTAIRS IN THE WILCOYON BLOG The H ganaviile News says that nr, v thr* n n oj po-< ■ to Hoke Sri • h c m fie found m 1b>g;insvi ic. S' ■ a g ' worn f ir Ncwna? and Cow* ‘.a county every tune the opportutiity (or -o doing presents itself. The Hogansv e News says many of the- cat nines are wear i g the *mrc to. • is '■ure to come off after the primary. Where is S:d l a! ; ' Up to the hour the News went to press Si*: h id not in- n e ufi trr m. Is r possible he ha- been wafted hern* by a gust * f hot air of his own manufacture? "Uncle Jim’ MTti’h, "Rev. Sam Small ami the private car are not proving to b<- ov< rpowcrin. factors m the gubernatorial cam p.iign. Doubtless the palace car is m service on "Uncle Jim's” pri vale raiiioad, win • "Uncle Jim and "Rev." Sam are running the farm. Wanted Information as to the present place of residence of Mrs Alice Long worth and Mr. Nicholas Roosevelt. When ast he. rd from they were occupying center col umns, lust pages of the big daily pipers. Suddenly dropped out ol sight and have not been seen or heard from since. HOW IT HAPPENED. Roth the Newnan papers an- notineed I. A. Mi Uo..ough's name as being a citizen of Haralson dis trict. He is in Setmia district This may be policy, as the present encumbent is a citi/. n of Jl.ual son district Haralson letter in Senoia I Inlet pr ise-Gazette. The above p uagraph ha- i ter- dice to one nt the candidates for county treasurer Mr. McCol- lough's announcement was given to the News by Mr. W T. Arnall, ot Scnoia, who stated to the editor ol this | aper that Mr. Mt Collmigh was, at that time, a citizen oi Har alson district. That’s how it happened as far as the News is concerned m the matter THE NEWS TENDERS ITS COLUMNS. In response to recommendation and request of the Grand Jury, made at March term of Coweta Superior Court, the News tenders the use of its columns to the County Commissioners for the purpose of making public the monthly financial ^statements of the Hoard, The Jury requested that the Cleikofthe Hoard furnish alter each monthly meeting, to the newspapers of the county for pub lication, "a full statement of all amounts paid out, to whom paid and lor what purpose." 1 he News will be pleased to publish these financial statements in its news i ciumns.fiee of charge; and takes advantage of this op portunity to say that it endorses this recommendation of the Grand Jury ami trusts the Commissioners and Clerk will approve of it and act accordingly GRAMMAR AND POLLY TICKS- As often as the News detei mines to soberly discuss the issues in volved in the present gubernator ial campaign, comes that dear, de lightful, blundering, threadbare, aged, professional politician, the Hero and Agonizer, and places itself in a position so ridiculous vulnerable that the News cannot resist the temptation to punch its sweet spirited contem porary’s ribs. This statement is offered in explanation and extenuation of the News' course in devoting so much s: ace to humorous articles in referer to a declining,decrepit ■ /urnal wr.ose political sins have ; und i* out and forced it into igirc nt before the bar of public opinion. •\ hear y laugh is beneficial to " e la ., r, although it may be -con*'" g and embarrassing to ' e la*:.: ee; but if a newspaper •rrsis*- '. occupying the position • a clow: and laughing-stock in a mmnnity, it has no grounds for complain' against a hilarious pubj toe H - an : Agcnizer, as it er.- avor- to fa* *• the News’ well di rected arc. withering fire, furnish musem'-m for the populace, • as • are • .y assured they do why should th sport not continue some •irne yet bef >re trie News begins serious discussion of issues at cake in this campaign? Still 'lodging . 1 i points germane to the i.o* -'nns at issue between itself anu the News, still seeking an avenue- of escape from its pre ccamcnt, still endeavoring to in volve irrelevant and insignificant matters in the discussion, the last issue of the Hero and Agonizer tlung its usual weekly consign ment of rot at this paper; and among trie gravest accusations ma.e a r ust the News is the charge that this paper's grammar is bad. Think of it! Wonderful argument—emanat ing from a brain of vast and re markable capacity -an argument destined to exercise boundless in fluence over the minds of Georgia voters in enabling them to make Intel.igent selection of a governor for the cnmmonwealth! As a matter of course, the News admits that its grammar is bad vulgar, in fact> in comparison with the pure diction and choice rhetoric ot the classical Hero and Agonizer. As is well known throughout the habitable universe there are no finer or more over powering examples of exquisite English extant khan the collated files of the Hero and Agonizer I he largest number of eminent and versatile scholars employed by any publication in Europe or America is attached to the Hero and Agoniz r’s staff. Many of these distinguished gentlemen tote degrees conferred at Oxford and Cambridge and the great universe ties of France and Germany. The truth is that degrees are as common in the 1 leroand Agonizer office as cuss words are supposed to be in the ordinary print shop; and this eminent journal keeps on hand at all times, ready tor instant use, the "hell box" filled with a choice assortment of A. Bs., M. As., Rh. Ds„ LL Ds.. etc., etc. Learning lies loose around the Hero and Agonizer office; gieat gobs ol culture mingle with print er’s ink; the music of Rostonesc conversation is heard above the clangor of revolving machinery;the odor of scorching English can not extricate it sell from associa tion with the perfume of excited "tanglefoot.” Time, space and language tail the News when an enumeration of the Hero and Agomzer’s number less literary triumphs is attempted. A few of them will be mentioned hurriedly and with scant attention to the scintilating details. It is well known that a member of the Hero and Agonizer’s staff is th** proud author of that beauti ful classic, “Poems of Peanut Politics;" a volume which received instant recognition from cultured, scholarly members of "dc gang" and which is regarded with ecstatic emotion and admiration through out the ranks of the machine made and finished. If our memory serves us aright,tnis same eminent pencil jabber and ink slinger is the author of “Lyrics of Political Liars” and "Odes to the Also- Rans.” Another talented member of the Hero and Agonizer’s staff won everlasting renown by his "Lines to a Rusted Lineup; or, Who Hit Howell?"; while still another facile grammarian attached to the Hero and Agonizer’s payroll startled the ; classic circles ot pollyticka with the words and music of that tear ful ballad, ‘ Coweta, List’ to Clark s Call." But it is not alone in the realms ■sy and melody that the Hero and Agonizer’s staff artists have cf -nvred fame and cinched renown In o’her lines of literary ar.*l in tellect :al endeavor they long ag * climbed to the t*»f rung of the iau " r -• ;m.p'-b <*ff. In verifies*iOi of this statement, the public i> ;n vited t peruse the spotless page 1 ot th- Hero ami Agomzer’s "Die t r ;r;. r f D mole-meaning I’ tical Phrases; its, “Reminiscen ces of Twenty Years in Pod) tick- —by a Hasbeen;'*its, -Treatise on Tricker•. or, H *w to Divide the Opposition and Fleet a Minont Candidate." These are imrm rt works, a: are re.igiousiy stuoie . by political grammarians an ; : ea nut bosses. Next we arrive in the reaim c: fiction, or novel writing—ar, . t must be a nutted that the Her* ,m.i Ago: z r has been gui.ty -omc very novel writing. Fiction is thierg suit of every grammut ca: attache <>f the Hero and Agon izer's editorial staff We notice briefly a few of the H. and A’s. best sellers in the fiction line. At the top stands that admirable c .as- sic, "On the Water Wagon; or th - Excruciating Experiences of a Re formed Ringster." Next may be mentioned "Racing Through Ge r gia with a Reformer; or, H nv We Fooled the Home Candidate. Next we notice ‘ Our Ostensible Attitude in the Present Guberna- tnriai Campaign; “The Man \N"n- * Will Carry Coweta;” "Collection of Politicial Ecitorials for Home Consumption;" etc., etc —and s me more. The News confesses the subject is inexhaustible and as fathomless as the depths of the Hero an*! Agonizer’s intellectual ocean. The Hero and Agon z* r’s gram mar must be perfect and its wis dom and learning overpowering— otherwise, it would not have suc ceeded in fooling for many years some folks who ought to be well acquainted with its real character. News’ Circulation Crows. • With the Exchanges f Sister Mvrick thinks Hon. Joe- .ius H.i mustt’e. a di>: nct sen sation r.dmg or. the water wagon with Brother Ncr-a ,y holding the reins — ! aws. New s • .-.tr • ;e - me in 'cstrie- and l w he ; \ ur town through - •- st'ib'cfr.g \ ey ins- w: News e- ate K -or Lewis of the Isnmae- te sa that Howe,, w ul ; not ■ leet Smith again and he was right. Is ’t it H well's move?—Sparta Ishmaelite. There is a woman in Vermont, -vs *he Savannah Press, who is i 2 years of age and she nas *1- ways done her own housework, i’eice f mm*: came w th the set tlement of the servant problem and long life naturally followed.— Albany Herald. The Constitution and its sate- tes ridicule the straw ballot. They come so often and so un favorable to their candidate that very naturally they find it difficult •) bring tiemse ves to beiieve that there is anything in them, but the Constitution docs not hesitate to give conspicuous prominence to every vote that indicates a major ity for its candidate, notwithstand ing it takes great risk in having the claim exposed as a fraud, as m st of them have been proven to be.—Fitzgerald Enterprise. Running with the Hounds. fin* News" circulation growth has Itccn greater during the past thirty days than during any pre vious month since the present management took charge of the paper. This fact demonstrate- that the people off oweta county appreciate an independent newspaper with the courage of its convictions—one that prints all the news impartial ly—one maintaining an editorial page free from the domination of any ring or clique—a newspaper that is not tied up to or with any man or set of men—especially, any big or little pollytician or machine I HiSS. All the New *. a»k- of the people of Newnan and ('oweta county is a fair share of patronage and sup port, based on sound business principles. In return for merited patronage no other kind wanted or accepted) the News pledges its best efforts to the del i-lopineiit and upbuilding of this city and county. Rock Spring. Last W. < k'n l i tter I Mt-. J. W. Lewis mid Mrs. Alice West sp lit lust Friday in Newnan. Mrs. Mamie .Smith and son. Hugh, of Palmetto, pas-ed through here last Sun day en route to Line Creek to visit tier sister, Mrs Tom Whitlock. Ed Knowles and sister. Miss Della, of Fayetteville, w**re the guests of Mrs. A. F. Parrott several days last week. Joe and Sam Hall made a business trip to Newnan last Saturday. The farmers are busy hauling out guano. J. W. Harrison, J. W. Haines and Charlie Cochran attended divine service at Leigh’s Chapel Sunday. S. O. Houston, T. G. and J. W. Haines, M. D Thurmond, A. F. Parrott and Willie MoGee made business trips to Palmetto last Saturday. Mrs. Safrouia Roberts and son, from near Palmetto, were the guests of the family of S. O. Houston Saturday. - Johu R. Sims, of Palmetto, passed through here last Wednesday en route to Newnan. Mr. aud Mrs. Neill and children spent Snuday last with the latter's brother, Press Kntrekeu, near Palmetto. Peter Winkles, of Leigh's Chapel, will soon begin the erection of a new barn j on his farm. POnS AND PARKS Linens - sell - Linens All that's pure, popular, stylish and substantial in linens we carry, and in all widths, weights and weaves. If vou will examine our line you 11 find li.ore from which to select and get better value- in your selection. OUR LINENS ARE PURE. Much is being said about farm ers of the South dealing in cotton futures. If the charges made aiong this line are true it is a pretty c ear case of “running with the hounds." It is not surprising that the mede of prosperity the farmers of the South have enjoyed for the past few years should start them on a mad rush for money. Such is generally the case with people in other callings, and there is no reason why the farmer should be an exception. Hut it does seem that they would choose some other way of making the rush other than to patronize and join issue with a class and in a practice that all must admit has been their undoing for so mat y years in the past There are plenty of other ways open to them to get rid of their surplus money that it would seem to be more con sistent at least for them to adopt. It is estimated that within the past few months several millions of dollars have found their way from farmers in Georgia, who h..ve gambled in cotton futures, to Wall Street, New York. It is sale to say that a very small percentage of this money will find its way- back. Thus are the farmers en couraging what ali must admit is a practice that works more harm to them than all things else combined. Besides it is not characteristic of the average farmer to engage in a practice that is as shady, to say nothing of the hazard, as is dealing in futures. We all know atjd all admit that it is one of the most condemnable forms of gambling, even more than that of card-play ing! It is not only a moral wrong but one that wrongs and injures in a material way the producers of whatever commodity is dealt in. Thus when the cotton farmer deals in cotton futures he is the pursued hare and at the same time 1 he runs with the hounds.—Ogle thorpe Echo. Wai't and Suit Linen—.‘hi in. medium, light in weight and dot's not shrink. per yard 35c ■hi inch Blouse Linen—This is also a good value but very s'- u ce. and y ou must buy early to get supplied, per yd 25c 42-inch Special -This is of good weight, used for -mt- and art work, and i- excellent in quality and finish, per yard 60c Holland Linen—This j- light weight but heavier than lawn; :hi inches wide, per yard . 25c and 35c oil inch and .*1 inch Linen:—These have lie equal in this market at the prices, ('all for prices. 7•_*-i111-n Sheeting—We give you the U-t that goes in linen sheeting and not too high. Ten-quarter and Eleven-quarter Linen Sheetings—We show more styles of these than all our competitors combined, and give pure goods at lowest prices. Brown Linens—All grades of brown linens, 27 in. to .‘hi in. wide, priced, per yard, at 17 12c to 35c Linen Lawns—Ten grades of linen lawn *'h> inches wide and prices run 2oc to sj per yard. Table Damask—Now is your opbortunity to get the great est value in this special showing of pure linen damask. Prices f»0e to si.“5 per yard. POTTS 6 PARKS Phone!109 Bay Street Newnan, Ga. THE NEW BAKERY ()ur bakery is giving general satisfaction to all patrons. It is equipped to do first-class baking and is in charge of one of the most expert and careful bakers to be found anywhere. The quality of all our baking is the very finest, and wo are sure any thing ordered from the bakery will be found perfectly satis factory. Give us your orders for bread, cakes and pies. All orders filled with, prom pin ess. asatexTyr mmiMH C. P. STEPHENS S CO., ■ Proprietors of the New B&Kery. Telephone No. 31. iiiiMiiiiini ■ ii iii nii ii i —aawEa To Publishers and Printers. We have an entirely’ new process, on which patents are pend ing, whereby we can reface old Brass Column and Head Rules, 4 pt and thicker and make them fully as good as new and without any unsightly knobs or feet on the bottom. Afflicted With Rheumatism. "I was aud am yet afflicted with rheumatism." says Mr. J. C. Bayne, editor of the Herald, Addington, Iudiau Territory, ‘but thanks to Chamerlain’s Pain Balm am able ouoe more to atteud to business. It is the best of liniments. ’’ If troubled with rheumatism give Pain Balm a trial aud you are certain to be more than pleased witli the prompt re- 1 lief which it affords. One application relieves the pain. For sale by Dr. Paul Peniston, Newnan, Ga. Money to loan on real estate at 7 per PRICES. Refacing Column and Head Rules, regular lengths, 20cts each I-** S. and Rules, lengths 2in. and over 40cts. per lb A sample of refaced Rule with full particulars, will be cheer fully' sent on application. Philadelphia Printers’ Supply Co. manufacturers of Type and High Me Prilling Material, 19 9. IIMTH ST- PHILADELPHIA, PA.