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MILLEDGEVILLE, GEORGIA.
THE MILLEDGEVILLE NEWS.
WEDNESDAY MORNING, AUGUST -
WILLIAM J. HARRIS
Candidate for the
United
Mid-Summer Surprises
For Suburban Life
The Man of the Hour, and Why
William J. Harris was born in Ce-
ilartown, Polk county, Georgia, Feb
ruary 3, 1868. He was educated in
the common schools of Polk county
and the University of Georgia, teach
ing school during the summer to pro
vide means for his college training.
In 1895, he married Miss Julia Whee
ler, daughter of Gen. Joseph Wheeler,
the distinguished Southern cavalry
leader. Mr. Harris has three brothers
now serving in the United States
Army, Gen. P. C. Harris, Ma). Seals
Harris and Capt. Hunter Harris. Many
young men have been beneflciuries
of Mr. Harris’ aid in obtaining an edu
cation to equip them for life's work.
Political Service.
As Chairman of the Polk County
Democratic Executive Committee, he
succeeded in establishing the "white
primary," in 1892.
As private secretary to Senator A.
8. Clay, and under the training of this
distinguished Georgian, Mr. Harris be
gan. in early life, to look after the
Interests in Washington of Georgians
from every section.
In 1912 Mr. Harris managed Presi
dent Wilson's first campaign in Geor
gia; was elected chairman of the
State Democratic Executive Commit
tee, and played prominent part in roll
ing up the largest majority Georgia
aver gave a candidate for President.
Legislative Service.
Mr. Harris represented the 38th dis
trict in the state senate in 1911-12, and
there worked and voted for every
measure that would help the farmers
and benefit the taxpayers of the state.
Borne of these include:
(1) Mr. Harris introduced and aid
ed in the passage of the bill abolish
ing the unlimited fees of oil inspec
tors, and fixing their maximum salary
at $100 per month. This law has
aaved the state thousands of dollars.
In 1917 alone, it saved the state net,
9182,588.
(21 Mr. Harris introduced and pass
ed the bill requiring lobbyists lo reg
ister, thereby eliminating the grafting,
professional lobbyist, and protecting
legislation.
(3) Mr. Harris advocated the. sepa
rate leasing of the W. & A. Railroad
from the other state property in Chat
tanooga, a policy since adopted by the
“Lease Commission."
(4) Personally, Mr. Harris has al
ways been a consistent prohibitionist,
and has always supported all measures
looking to freeing the state from the
liquor traffic.
National Service.
As director of the United Slates Cen
sus, to which he was appointed by
President Wilson, officials today say
that Mr. Harris was the most efficient
director since the bureau was estab
lished. The chief “criticism” against
his administration, made by Judge
Hughes, Republican nominee for Presi
dent, was that he appointed so many
Georgia Democrats tt positions in the
department.
President Wilson appointed Mr. Har
ris acting secretary of commerce, in
the absence of Secretary Redfield, and
cordially approved his services and ef
ficiency ns a temporary member of the
cabinet.
Under Republican rule the Wall
street gamblers were permitted to keep
that there were "leaks" in cotton esti
mates of the census bureau. Not once
since the administration of Mr. Harris
has there been the slightest suspicion
of a “leak'’ in the census reports.
In the census bureau, Mr. Harris
changed the “age limit,” fixed by the
Republicans, so that Cpnfederate Vet
erans eould be given the same oppor
tunities as Union Veterans; and many
old Confederate Soldiers are now hold
ing good places In the department. It
was in keeping with his devotion to
the old soldiers. His father was a
brave Confederate Veteran, and his
father-in-law was the gallant "Little
Joe” Wheeler.
Promoted by the President.
Due to Mr. Harris' efficient adminis
tration of the census bureau. President
Wilson promoted him by appointing
him a member of the federal trade
board. Recognizing his ability, his
colleagues, two years later, elected him
chairman of the board. Resigning to
enter his campaign for United States
senator as t®e loyal supporter of Pres
ident Wilson in winning the war, aa
against the present junior senator from
Georgia, Mr. Harris carried with him
the love, esteem, confidence and best
wishes of his colleagues, the depart
ment heads and the President who had
further expressed hla confidence in Mr.
Harris by the following additional ap
pointments:
(1) Appointed by the President as
member of the price fixing committee
of the war industries board, to fix
prices for army supplies. When New
England manufacturers endeavored to
fix the price of cotton, Mr. Harris op
posed them most vigorously. He also
brought charges against the “bagging
trust’* which is now facing trial.
(2) The President named the sec
retary of agriculture, Mr. Hoover and
Mr. Harris a committee of three to in
vestigate the advisability of the gov
ernment taking over the meat packing
houses. The President’s confidence
wrs further expressed when Mr. Har
ris resigned, by the request that he
name his own successor, and Mr. Har
ris named Hon. Victor Murdoch.
The Confidence of Mr. Wilson.
Further indicative of the confidence
of President Wilson in Mr. Harris, is
(he following conclusion of the Presi
dent’s letter accepting his resignation
from the federal trade commission to
run for the United States senate:
“May I not say how warmly I have
appreciated the way in which you have
performed the difficult and often deli
cate duties assigned to you in the
trade commission? I am sure that
I am expressing the general feeling
when I express my regret at your
withdrawal.
“Cordially and sincerely vours,
“WOODROW WILSON.
“Hon. William J. Harris,
“Federal Trade Commission.”
Mr. Harris’ Qualifications.
Mr. Harris is in close touch with
conditions at the national capitol. His
relations with the administration are
intimate, lie has the confidence and
esteem of the President and depart
ment heads. Through these relations
he is in better position to represent
Georgia in the United States senate—
her people, her commercial, financial
and agricultural interests and to ren
der effective aid and service to Geor
gia soldier and sailor boys, fighting
New York. August 1.—Just what
wot id we do without our afternoon
teas? I am sure they are the everlast
ing excuse in which we take refuge
lor wearing our newest and most cov
eled afternoon frocks. Whether it be
at one of the smart hotels in town or
in the big “outdoors,” the tea is serv
ed and the frock is worn. Just
present the favorable weather ccn li-
tions permit extensive entertaining on
the lawns and in the gardens of su-
Follov-'ing the Straight Silhouette,
burban homes. What a refreshing
sight! Light, flimsy dresses of voiles,
batiste and organdie, which appeal,
Oh, so much as the mercury rises.
The Trimmingless Dress
The other day I was particularly
fascinated with an unusual littlt de
sign in a delicate tint of orchid chif
fon. The waist was collarless, with
hemstitching at the neckline and but
toned at the back. The skirt was
slightly draped at the left side, which,
by the way, is to be a popular fall
feature. The sole trimming and
charm of the creation was a girdle of
three narrow ribbons in emerald green
deep violet and salmon-pink, which
formed a loop bow and long ends at
the waistline where the fulness of the
draped skirt was caught up.
Simplicity, of course, dominated apd
was the secret of its successful ap
pearance. But then simplicity always
means success with a gown. The
youthful frock illustrated is severely
simple, yet for that very reason is a
high achievement in the art of dress
design.
Informal dresses are worn now al
most exclusively and one sees the
formal evening dress only at some ul
tra extraordinary affair. The exist
ing conditions have exerted a notice
able influence over the women of to
day in the selection of her wardrobe.
For, in deed, the utmost care and dis
cretion must lie used in the selection
f clothes now. To go into the shops
and indulge in fanciful luxuries is but
a memory. More human things occu
py our time and reflectons, and clothes
have only a secondary claim in our
sentiments.
Much Ado About Hats.
Do women fully realize the import
ance of a becoming hat? I think not.
Some charming costumes lose all ef
fectiveness because the wearer dees
not give enough consideration to the
most essential article of her wardrobe.
And right now there is such a wide
selection and variety even for the
most fastidious. Dainty organdies
with Huffy little ruffles for the sum
mery afternoon frock, chiffon and
flowers fur the foulard or Georgette
dress, and smart little advanced vel
vet shapes for the more tailored cos
tume. What a tragedy if Madame
does not search and find the acme of
charm and fascination to complete
her carefully thought-out wardrobe.
For Those Who Enjoy a Dip.
Gomes a variety of suits just friv-
lous enough to meet the frolicsome
waves of the shore. And then all the
beach accessories! The ordinary
sweater of last year has given way
to the more pretentious and elaborate
qualities of the beach cape. One
feels quite undressed wth.out this
charming protection against the un
merciful rays of the obstinate sun. One
of the shops shows a model developed
in vermilli.cn rubberized satin, trim
med with fringe of the same color
around the lower edge of the cape. Be
witching, indeed, would the dark-eyed
vivacious maiden he wearing tbs cape
over a simple black satin suit! A ver-
One Reason For Sports.
million cap with fringe loosely dang
ling over the left ear is a delightful
complement to this costume which de
fies the most dashing white caps.
And then, of course, tennis or golf
is an excellent excuse for some allur
ing new designs in sports clothes. And
sports clothes must receive their due
consideration, for how often do they
fill in when one does not know just,
what to wear? The dress illustrated
is particularly attractive for the young
girl with a slim, graceful figure. It is
developed in cream-colored wool jer
sey, and bright green worsted is used
for the blanket-stitch around the col
lar. The large pockets are attached
and button on the pepl ni to match
the button-over effect of the cuff.
down tlie price of cotton by including ; for Americanism and Democracy,—
in the census estimate the number of: than probably any other Georgian now
bales of linters cotton. Mr. Harris had * 1 in the public eye. Mr. Harris’ elec-
the linters estimate separated from tion will moan that the good name
the regular cotton reports, which re-'of Georgia will be redeemed from the
duced the estimates and tended to l charge of disloyalty and ’'kalserlsm”
raise the price of cotton. During Re-1 with which It has been stained by the
publican rule, it was freely charged I misrepresentation of the recent past.
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You can’t find a safer place for it than in the
Merchants & Farmers Bank
Capital, $40,000. Surplus, $85,000.
lepositi greater than erer in Us history.
IN MEMORY OF MR. L. L. BOYER.
On May 27, a summons came in tlie
home of Mr. L. L. Boyer for him 10
c. me up higher. Go with me for Lo
I’m with you always, even unto the
i nd of the world. Until just four weeks
previous lie enjoyed health for a man
of 71 years. Besides his wife he leav
es four sons and five daughters and a
numb: ;• of Grandchildren to raovrn Ills
death. But why should go grieve for
those who are gone before who wait
patiently for their Master's call.
Now he sleeps tinder the green tr os,
His father planted years ago
While he was enjoying childhood
And Father preparing to go.
When we are planting hire on c.uth
We know not who will reap.
But we know well God’s will be done
Awake or while we sleep.
This life is full of mysteries
On sea as well as land
But look to Jesus our Blessed Savior
Some day we’ll understand.
Understand why some are taken
To leave our home so sad
With children and grand children
Which made the old home glad.
Now wife, sons and daughters,
Let's leave it all kith God to fill
To heal our wounded spirits
And help us climb the hill.
For you know they sang God lie With
You,
As they lowered him in the grave
And we know he will if we trust him
For Jesus came on eartli to save.
LEILA P. BOYLR.
FOR SALE
My home on Liberty Street. Seven-
room house on McIntosh street. One-
half interest in store occupied by A.
Goldstein. Also several tenant houses.
J. G. BEARDEN.
Piles Crrcd in 6 to 14 Days
Druggists refund money if PAZO OINTMENT falls
to cure Itching, Blind, Bleeding or Protruding Piles.
Instantly relieves Itching Piles, and you can get
resttui sleep after the frs; application. Price 60c.
Better see how your sup
ply of bill headings stands, for
the first of the month is ap
proaching. If you are short
phone 312.
FOR SALE—1917 MODEL D.45 BUICK
CAR, FIRST-CLASS CONDITION,
EXTRA TIRE AND RIM, SPOT
LIGHT AND BUMPER. $1,200.00
ADDRESS P. O. BOX 322.
*4
FOR SAI.E—Pure O. I. C. Pigs, eight
weeks old $10.00 each; pair $16.00.
Mrs. T. A. Napier, Meriwether, Ga.
Grove’* Tasteless chill Tonic
destroys the malarial germs which are transmitted
to the blood by the Malorin Mosquito. Price 60c.
LET HIM LIVE
As long as flowers their perfume give.
So long I'd let the Kaiser live—
Live and live fob a million years,
With nothing to drink but Belgian
tears,
With nothing to quench his awful
thirst
But the salted brine of a Scotchman’s
curse.
I would let him live cn a dinner each
day,
Served from silver on a golden tray—
Served with things both dainty and
sweet—
Served with everything but things to
eat.
And I'd make him a bed of silken
sheen,
With costly lines to lie between,
With covers of down and fillets of
lace,
And downy pillows piled in place;
Yet when to its comfort he would
yield,
It should stink with rot of the bat
tlefield,
And blood and bones and brains of
. men
Should cover him, smother him—and
then
His pillo.vs should cling with the rot
ten cloy—
Cloy from the grave of a soldier boy.
And while God's stars their vigils
keep,
And while the waves the white sands
sweep,
lie should never, never, deep.
And thrrough all the days, through all
the years,
There should he an anthem in his
ears, —**'
Ringing and singing and never done
From the edge of light to the set of
sun,
Moarning and moarning and moarning
wild—
A ravaged French girl’s bastard child!
And I would build him a castle by the
sea.
As lovely a castle as ever could be.;
Then I’d show him a ship from over
the sea,
As fine a ship as ever could be.
Laden with everything good to eat;
Yet scarce does she touch the silver
ed sands,
Scarce may he reach his eager hands,
Then a hot and hellish molten shell
Should change his heaven into hell,
And though he'd watch on the wave-
swept shore,
Our Lusitania would rise no more!
In ‘“No Man’s Land” where the Irish
fell,
I’d start the Kaiser a private hell;
l’d jab him, stab him, give him gas;
In every wound I’d pour ground glass;
l’d march him out where the brave
boys died—
Out past tht lads they crucified.
In the fearful gloom of his living
tomb,
There is one thing l’d da-before I was
through;
I’d make him sing, in a stirring man
ner,
The wonderful words of “The Star-
Spangled Banner.”
—“The Silent Partner.”
The greatest opportunity for econo
my in printed stationery is at hand
now. The live ones realize this and
are placing their orders for all the
nrinted matter they will need for the
fall business. You are sure to need
printed matter, so why wait? The
passing of every week sees higher
.-.osts. No relief in sight.
PC
experience
WILBUR VINSON WRlTPc
OVERSEAS - 1ES
handed to The N
ege of publication in
many friends of Li
Son Of Mr. and Mrs. e. r v
Brother of Congressman"^" ^
Tells Interesting Story 0 f Wo '"*
Front Lines "Over There.” * ° n
Lieut. WilburTTvTnsnn .
and Mrs. E. 8. Vinson, of
brother of Congressman cli-' *
in a letter just received hv to :ns ' J1
gives some interesting fac* m ° lher
ing the gallantry of American
n'w in the trenches j„ Pra °° r
The letter here referred to has bp
" ews with the PHv j
orUer that , h
feutenant y, n
.nay know of his whereabouts the °
ter being printed below: 6
FRANCE, JUNE 26 1910
Dear mama: ’ M1S
It has been quite busy f or mp ,
some time, as I have just ret J°
from my first tour of duty i n the fP
*” d 1 t>™ 'of or , m .™
things to relate when I ge , |, 3fk
present I am behind the i inp f
short, much needed rest; f or co “
duty on the front requires yow "J
exact attention. I was quite fortunat,
in that neither Fritz nor the -cootie-
gave me any great inconvenience
though the front line dugouts are not
very sanitary or comfortable, and
rats have a great habit of runnin:
over you when you lie down and
to rest. I was very proud of my men
for we were the first from the regi
ment to occupy the lines; which
considered rather somewhat of a com
pliment. Then, too, the action
some were of such valor that the
French Colonel made inquiries regar
ing them; with the intentions of g| v
ing some recognition for their hrav
services—so naturally I am very
proud of them, and expect much fron
them. I received my first letter ,'rn
Fred not long ago, in which he s.at»
he had been flying across the German
lines, and cn one occasion some 7,0
100 anti-aircraft shells were tired at
him but he was fortunate in passing
them unharmed. Tell all of them to
write, though it is rather hard to get
mail now. Lovingly,
WILBl’R. ,
to,
Watson Hands Off
Georgia Politics
SAGE OF M'OUFFIE SEEKING ON-
LY TO REGAIN LOST HEALTH
NOW.
Atlanta, Ga., Aug. 5.—Thcmas E.
Watson spent a few hous in Atlan’a
on Satuday, stopping over enroute
from Jacksonville, Flal., to his home
in Thomson, Ga. He has been confin
ed to his bed in a Jacksonville hotel
for several weeks with a sevre attack
of illness.
Mr. Watson told newspaper men that
his visit to Atlanta had absolutely no
political significance, insisting that he
was “hands of" as fa as politics is con-
cenod in the senatoial ace. Declar
ing that his chief object at this time
is to regain his shattered health, Mr.
Watson stated that he was taking no
part in state politics.
—New fat mackerel, home-made gra-
hem flour and Cuba molasses at
EMMETT L. BARNES'.
Cloves, Spices, Tumeric, Cinnamon,
Mustard Seed, and Celery Seed for
pickles, etc., Culver & Kidd, Of
Course.
-Kq-
The War Savings "Torch of Liber
ty" stands for the independence wo
mean to win for the world.
One way to relieve habitual consti
pation is to take regularly a mild lax
ative. Doan's Kegulets are recom
mended for this purpos. 30c a box at.
all drug stores.adv. 4
CORD WOOD FOR SALE.
I have a quantity of cord
wood for quick sale, which I
can deliver promptly at $4.7 3
per cord, delivered. Tele
phone No. 461.
J. H. ENNIS
Mr. Merchant, economize by antici
pating your needs in printed station
ery, and placing your orders to be
filled this summer. Prices on all
printing materials and labor are scar
ing and deliveries may prove unsat
isfactory if you wait until the fall
rush is on. THE NEWS JOB PRINT
ING DEPARTMENT has never been
better equipped to serve you satisfac
torily than at the present time.
—WE HAVE IT, PHONE US
EMMETT L. BARNES'.
Thj Quinine That Docs Not AHoct the Held
because of its tonic and laxative effect. Lf.XA*
TIVU URUMO QUININE is better than oniimnr
Quinine and* does not enure nervousness nor
ringing in head. Remember the full nnincBihi
lcok tor the signature of E. VV. GROVE,.
Piles Cured In 6 to 14 Days
Your druggist will refund money If PAZO
OINTMENT fails to cure any case of Itching,
Blind, Bleeding or Protruding Piles in6tol44ays.
The firat application givea Ease and Reat. 50c
Mont disfiguring skin eruptions,
scrofula, pimples, rabies, etc., are due
to impurejilood. Burdock Blood Bit
ters as a cleansing blood tonic, is
well recommended. $1.25 at all stores
Adv. 4
War Savings Stamps steadily in
crease in value.
Br'er Tater ain’t skeerin’ «P *•
Kims' wen he say we alls nius •
less wheut en less meat en »* e ‘
de fat en sugnr we kin. " e nasi J
got ter feed dat big urmy er UK" .
sojer hoys, en we kin do hit by r
right smart mo’ laters en garden
en eatln’ mo’ fish en game slid
pork and beef. Ef we al.s don
gin ter feed dem sojers right
we ll lie feedln’ somebody to 10n *
en it won’t be ua.
What is LAX-FOS
• LAX-FOS IS AN IMPROVED CASCAM
A Digestive Liquid Laxative, C»th»'
•nd Liver Tonic. Contains Cascara 1» •
Blue Flag Rofct, Rhubarb Root,
Root. May Apple Root. Senna Leaves a
Pepsin. Combines strength with P*^
table aromatic taste. Does not gripe
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