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FIFTY CENTS IN some conditions the ■ gain from the use of Scott’s Emulsion is very rapid. For this reason we put up a fifty-cent size, which is enough for an ordinary cough or cold or useful as a trial for babies and children. In other conditions the gain is slower—health cannot be built up in a day. In such cases Scott’s Emulsion must be taken as nourishment; a food rather than a medicine. It's a food for tired and weak digestions. Send for free aaiwplo Scott & Bowne, 409-415 Pe»i si. Cbamisti New York 8CK. •ndli.oo. All druggists SAVE THE SOUTHERN speculators and manufactu'ers but the cotton growers themselves, and COTTON ASSOCIATION will not their desertion of the as sociation play far more into the hands of these enemies than would I his Organization Should Not the failure or infidelity of every Be Abandoned by South- officer of the organization. ern Farmers No, the farmers and business ______ men of the South cannot afford to We fear that there is a too ap ,lesert the S. c - A - 11 needs the,r parent decrease of enthusiasm in united, ardent support just now support of the Southern Cotton mf,rt tban il has since ' ts organiza- Association by our farmers. This tion - Tbe speculative world is $100,000,00(1 COTTON CORPORATION Southern Cotton Association is at Work on Plan Out lined Recently by W. A. Brannon. Hot Springs, Ark., September 8—The Executive Committee of the Southern Cotton Association should by no means be, says the making greater effort than ever to concluded its session this after- Oglethorpe Echo. kill it. They are feeling its in- noon, and adjourned subject to the True a few things have happen- duei,ce more and realize that it call of the President of the Asso- cd in the recent past to which this must be donc awa Y with if tb( -‘>’ Nation. The principal business might be attributed and yet these would continue to pillage from the transacted at today’s session was very same happenings should growers what they should receive the consideration of a resolution make growers more ardent in their for their labor. Hence they arc looking to the formation of a cor- support of the Association and K oin g t0 tbe foundation of the or- poration with a capitalization of more determined that its strength gamzation and letting no chance and power shall not be lessened. sli P b Y t0 creatc distrust among What if President Jordan’s the membership of the association promise or prediction of fifteen ^ t be farmers desert it they are cents for a goodly portion of the ord Y Paying ' nt0 tbc hands of last crop didn't materialize, Mr. thcir adversaries, and are, like Jordan is but one man, is human lambs - permitting themselves to the same as the balance of us, and be * ed t0 tbe slaughter. •i 1 1oo,ooo,ooo for the purpose of taking care of “distressed” cotton in the South. The resolution follows: "Whereas, after two years’ ex perience in attempting to main tain a fair price for cotton, and realizing that we are in our pres- * With the Exchanges t % Prom I ml Wtfk'i Carroll Prcr Prtsi. .Miss .Mabel Mitchell,nt Newnan, is the guest of her sister. Mrs. Alvin Thornton, Mesdames M. (J, Hood and Charlie Mcrrell were called to Newnan this week, to attend the bedside of the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Mcrrell, who is seriously ill. The remains of Mrs. Susan Rob inson, of Newnan, were brought to the c ly on the noon train Wednes day and interred in the family burial ground, near town, Thurs day afternoon. Mrs. Robinson was for a number of years a resident of this city and has many relatives and friends here who deeply mourn her death. is therefore as liable to draw wrong deductions from conditions as he sees them as anybody else. He was entirely honest, we feel safe in saying, in making the pre tions and advised the farmers a what he thought best for them with the lights before him. He could not foresee all the conditions that would arise to effect the price of the staple else he would doubt less have advised differently. Hut be that as it may, Mr. Jor- jdanis not the entire association. His individual errors cannot be j laid to the door of the organiza tion, Any failure of his to make correct prrgnostications as to the market should feet the usefulness of the associa- c . and ardently to it. Unless they t 0 do this dire results will follow. What ‘‘Civic Pride” Is. Let the cotton growers wake up ent status an advisory board: in to the situation and rather than 1 order to put ourselves in position grow weak kneed in their support to enforce our minimum; be it of the S. C. A., rally more solidly “Resolved, That we organi2e the Southern Cotton Association into a chartered corporation for the purpose of buying, selling and warehousing cotton, and that we open books of subscription for a capital stock ot •*too,000,000, the j shares to be $5 each. “That a president and board of directors be appointed, and that each state, county and precinct president be furnished blank cer tificates and books of subscription, | and that we immediately begin a campaign to raise this capital stock ” This resolution was passed over as unfinished business, and a com mittee of five was appointed to The Albany Herald in answer to a leader of that paper, gives the following definition of “civic pride.” It can be read with profit: W'liat is ‘civic pride!” There was once a man whose influence in a city where he lived was all but supreme. This man POTTS AND PARKS I LEADERS IN DRESS GOODS. We are daily opening new goods in cottons, woollens and fancies. See us for school dresses, waistings, hosiery, caps, collars and ribbons. Cotton Suitings. Many new patterns of beautiful cotton dress goods; can lie used for waists, odd skirts or full suits. Prices, 10 cents to 25 cents per yard. Wool Dress Goods. We are leaders in this line and have prepared for early purchasers, gray mohairs, invisible plaids, Chesterfield and melange; blue serges, Henriettas, mohairs, Melrose wool taf fetas, batiste and poplins. Gold Medal Black Goods. We lead all competition in sale of black goods. Now is the time you want to get your odd skirt and here is the place to buy it. Trimmings. Braids, buttons, bands, festoons, medallions are in maud and we;have the assortment you want to inspect. de- -k A* 4 /rj..- POTTS «S PARKS Only the small fry and the new forces in the Hoke Smith conven tion at Macon yesterday were dis posed to “rub it in” on the defeat ed candidates and their supporters. As a rule, the leading men in the great assemblage of political vic tors were tolerant and even gener ous toward those who had differed with them. This spirit of mag nanimity was especially noticeable in the speech of acceptance of Hon. Hoke Smith. There was not a word of bitterness uttered by the man who hail led the victorious was approached by 11 promoter who not in the least ef- j desired to possess himself of a val uable franchise at the hands of the tion even though he may be its! city government. The promoter head. If he were to prove an en- j sought the co-operation of the fit- tire failure the purposes and pos- i/.cn, it being recognized that the 1 prepare definite and detailed plans sibilities of the association would latter’s friendly interest alone I f° r the purpose of incorporating he just as great and badly needed would guarantee the granting of’[the Association as outlined in the by the cotton growers, and it the franchise. The promoter of-1 resoliition, and report at the next | would the more behoove them to J fered the citizen handsome rcimiii-1 meeting of the Executive Com-| | rally to its support and sustain it | eration for his services, hut thej mittee - until a proper one to take it in citizen emphatically declined to be-1 President Harvie Jordan gave! hand and lead its destinies should come a party to the scheme. Hej tbe following explanation of the: be found. ■ believed that the granting of the' resolution: Phone 109 Bay Street Newnan, Ga. T hen if the association has been franchise under the terms propos- betrayed by some of its officers as ed by tiie promoter would hamper some are won’t to charge, no ex- j the development of the city, work cuse is afforded thereby for deser-! hardships on future generations tion upon the part of the members and bring alioiit other conditions in the rank and file of the organi- ■ which would be deplored in years zation. On the other hand it calls to come; therefore he declined to for more ardent devotion upon the better his individual condition at part of the members that such be- the expense of the community. “It is for the purpose of taking care of distressed cotton, and by distressed cotton, I mean cotton that is forced on the market by : people who are unable to finance ! cotton and are unable to liquidate j maturing obligations, The cor- poration proposes to go into the i markets and buy up this class ofj cotton when it is being offered at in the case of error made by its head officer, the infidelity of any hosts through the most remarkable ’ ( >f its officers does not lessen the campaign Georgia has ever wit | possibilities of benefits to the cot- neased, and at the conclusion of ton growers of the organization, his speech loyal Democrats who! trayal may be rebuked and be- “That man lias civic pride, for trayers properly dealt with. Like civic pride is the antithesis of the j prices below the minimum fixed by j desire to advance selfish personal: tbe association, to be held by the had not supported him before, felt like shaking hands with him and burying all past differences.—Al bany Herald. Ah h dressing for sort's, hruist'H mid burns OlinintM'rlnin'K Halve in nil tlmt cun lie desired. It in soothing mid heal ing in its effect. It allays the | still of a burn almost instantly. This salve is al so a certain cure for chapped hands and interest. It is that quality which animates the man who would rath er sacrifice his own dollars than see the beauty of a street, a pub lic square or a building in his city ruined or marred. “The world is full of men who, when approached with an invita tion to join in some new coinmuni corporation until the market ad vances to the minimum price. The cotton will be stored in various warehouses throughout the cotton belt, wherever bought, and can be used to margin the purchase of ad ditional cotton wherever it be comes necessary. Under this plan the cotton forced upon the market Hence we see that the very causes that are being ascribed for a lessening of interest in and sup port of the association are really causes for more ardent support and zealous effort by its members ty enterprise, straightway inquire: can be kept out °f tbe hands of ex-, to maintain it ‘What will it cost, and what will j porters and spinners and wiil regu- Of all the organizations that I get back!’ There is another eer- * ate tbe price of cotton by the have been formed for the protec- j tain class of men who, when ap- j legitimate laws of supply and de lion of the farmers, and especially proacheil with the same or similar maud. It will also give the asso- of the cotton growers, the S. C. proposition, hasten to ask, ‘How ciation a strong financial standing best. It is based upon will it help the town!’ One class , * n the eyes of the business world, distiiise of thu skin. Price 2fi omits. For ^ jg the sale by Penistnu & Lot\ Newnan, Gu. ' ... . , , , , , , . , , . , . ____________________ 1 proper principles and has been ot such men stand on one side of a and more particularly with the ! conducted upon the whole upon clearly-defined line and squint at a cotton trade generally, and will at dollar through yellow glasses. The all times defend and protect the You may not be able to make a> . , silk purse out of a sow’s ear, but I ^ ro P er lmes U P to the P resent ’ and you can make something that will i ' ts benefits to the cotton growers answer all the purposes of a purse. Wood's Seeds FALL SOWING. Every farmer should have a copy of our New Fall Catalogue It givesibest methods of seed- ' ingiandi full information about Crimson Clover Vetches, Alfalfa Seed Oats, Rye Barley, Seed Wheat Grasses and Clovers Descriptive Fall Catalogue mailed free, and prices quoted on request T. W. Wood t Sons, Seedsmen, - Richmond, Va. 1 cleanest quail tie. obtainable. of the South have been incalcu lable. If it be given proper sup port by the growers no mistakes made by officers can kill its useful- ness. They may retard it for a time, but if the farmers will keep class 011 the other side of the line i cotton growers of the South in believe that citizenship is a re- i maintaining a fair and profitable sponsibility and not a means of at- i minimum price for their staple.” tabling a selfish end. The line which separates the two classes is When Notes Are Payable. civic pride. “The man who is LEGAL BLANKS Of all kinds are on sale at The News office. The stock includes snch blanks as are used by attorneys, justices of the peace and con stables, as well as all blanks in daily use by business men. All forms are those in gen eral use in Coweta and adjoining counties. All blanks are printed on first-class paper, and, from a typographical standpoint, they are not sur passed by the blanks .furnished by any printer in the State. The News will be pleased to receive or ders for legal blanks and all orders will be promptly filled. Mail orders will receive prompt attention. This office is always pre pared to make special blanks to order on short notice. animated by j faith in it and encourage it by re- civic pride is never satisfied unless maining solidly in its ranks and act together in carrying out its in terests and purposes greater back sets than any it has yet received will be speedily overcome. Those against whom the Asso ciation is intended to protect the cotton growers want nothing more than to see the growers losing faith and interest in the organiza tion. The acts of a few officers play no part whatever with them. It is the organized action of the j children’s children, and has a con- men who produce the staple that i tempt for the man whose narrow Much interest is felt throughout the state in the Calvin note bill engaged in some enterprise which j which was passed by the general promises to benefit the condition of assembly at the recent session, his city, county or state. He lie- i The bill in question prescribes lieves that honest men should ad- the time when notes at bank are 1 1 minister the aflairs ol government .payable in the event they should t ,• \ and ne\er condone even the slight- fall due on Sunday or on a holiday. I such day ~~ 1 est departure from the path' Under the old law that class of ol rectitude on the part ot a, notes was payable on the preced- servant of the people. He would j j ng day. Under the Calvin bill, rather see his community prosper-; which became a law August 21, ous, clean, healthy and beautiful j suc h notes will be payable on the than to hoard up dollars for his ! succeeding day. Notes made on the date mention ed and subsequently will come un der the new law and he payable on the business day succeeding Sun day or a holiday. Within sixty days the transition from the old to the new method will be accomplished and Georgia will find herself in line with the trade centers of the whole country. It is, of course, a provision of law that whenever a public or legal holiday falls on Sunday the Mon- 1 day following is recognized In every snch case fall due on either will be payable on the next business day. thev are wont to combat, or that is checking them in appropriating all the profits that come from the cot ton industry. Who then is to stand as a bulwark against these visioti never permits him to look to the future or whose idea of duty considers only himself and those who are directly dependent upon him. “Snch is civic pride.” The new law is not retractive. It does not affect notes made pre vious to August 21, 1906. The old law controls them; they are, as Library Books Catalogued in August. A Diplomatic Woman.—Huan Mee. Phases of An Inferior Planet.— Ellen Glasgow. Iras: A Myster y.—Theo heretofore, payable on the day j Douglas, which immediately precedes Sun- j Mildred at Home.—Martha Fin- day or a holiday. j j ey> Woman and Artist.—M a x O’Rell. Hippolyte and Golden-Beak.— George Bassett. Found Yet Lost.—E. P. Roe. Mildred Keith.—Martha Finley. A Brave Little Quakeress.—E. P. Roe. An Old-Fashioned Boy Mar tha Finley. Mrs. D. B. Woodroof, Libr’n. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy Acts on Nature’s Plan. The most successful medicines are those that aid nature. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy acts ou this plan. Take it when you have a cold and it will allay the cough, relieve the lungs, aid expec toration, open the secretions and aid nature in restoring the system to healthy condition. Thousands have testified to its superior excellence. It counteracts any tendency of a cold to result in pneumonia. Price, 25 cents. Large size, 60 oents. For sale by Peniston & Lee. The trouble with a great many reformers is that they spend so much time preaching reform that they have no time left in which to practice.