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THE CEDARTOWN STANDARD Publluhed Every Thuraday in the Year SUBSCRIPTION RATES One Year 91.00 Hlx Month* a. 50 Tame Monthn 26 ▲overtiming Hath* will be # fufnlMi»ed on application. THURSDAY, AUGUST 22, 1901. NOT AFRAID OF HNAKKft. WCHI’K,.TKIJI.I*V OROK’ATRII KIKMX K There*, one breve Kiri In Cedartown Whom Nnekee bad belter ahun. Who's (|Ulck of eye and aure ot aim, And handy with a huh. A rattler cannot "rattle" her With lta uncanny nolee, For of lta akin ahe'll make a belt, And of lta rattlea toye. And If aha kllla a "coach-whip" long, Hhe bangs It by the door, Ready to apeed the ateeda along When driving ocaoh and four. —Tit* Ruaxi.KB. m m m The Gulf coast was swept by a terrific storm last week, and much damage was done at Now Orleans nnd Mobile. There seems to he considerable friction generating between those Mouth Georgia candidates for the Governorship, and they are “say ing things.’’ 1’rof. H. H. Stone, the Libra rian of Emory College, has our thanks for a couple of well writ ten pamphlets on “Good Roads’’ and “Country Life and Traveling Libraries,” two very important themes in Georgia. The conflicting claims of South Georgia candidates for guberna torial honors seem to have sugges ted an opening for a I?orth Geor gian, and Judge Geo. F. Gober, of Marietta, has been mentioned as a possible candidate. Hon.Dudley Hughes, of Twiggs county, was unanimously elected last Thursday as president of the State Agricultural Socioty at its annual meeting at Thonmsville. Mr. .1. .1. Connor, of Bartow county, was unanimously elected as vice-president. The meeting next year will be held at Macon. Mr. Halstead Smith, jr., of Koine, committed suicide Friday at Cleburne,Tex., in a fit of tem porary mental aberration ; ho was a son of lion. Halstead Smith, Rome’s City Clerk. The deepest sympathies of a luist of friends go out to the family in the sad death and untimely end of this unfortunate young man. Of the -100 American teachers who sailed on the transport Thomas from San Francisco to Manila, (10 of them on reaching Honolulu were married. The teachers had been chosen from the many normal universities of the country, nnd were strangers to each other. Their acquaint ance and courtship extended over a period of less than ten days. The walls of the five-story building of \V. D. Grant in At lanta, occupied by the Byrd Printing Co., foil Saturday, the accident- being caused by the ex cavations for a new building on adjoining property. No lives were lost, as the occupants of the building bad become alarmed by the cracking of the walls a few minutes before, but there were many narrow escapes. The Comptroller General last Saturday received the last of the tax returns from Georgia’s 137 counties, and the aggregate shows an increase of $10,-KID,533 over last year’s returns. Only four counties in Georgia—all of them large ones and having two or three representatives in the Legislature — exceeded Folk in the size of her returns, the list standing as follows: Muscogee, $1,0-13,285; Fulton, $010,848; Colquitt, $045,031; Carroll, $595,- 839: Folk, $403,030. It is very gratifying that Folk stands so near t lie head of the column, when big counties like Floyd show a decrease of over $200,000. A CHAPTER ORGANIZED OF LAUGHTERS OF THK CON- FKUKRACY IN CKDARTOWN. A List of the Ofllcera—The Work rtf the Nohle Order Begun In folk Count). The Cedartown Chapter of the Daughters of the Confederacy was established here Inst Satur day afternoon at the home of Mrs. N. M. Wright. The charter membership is twenty-five, and that number was easily secured for the formal or ganization. Mrs. Thomas M. Hightower, wife of .n brave Confederate soldier, Lieut. T. M. Hightower of Company “D,”. which went out from Folk county, was made president of the chapter. Mrs. J. A. Wynn was chosen us first vice-president, and Mrs. J. K. Barton second vice-presi dent. Miss Cullie Byrd was made re cording secretary, and Mrs. J.W. Barr treasurer. Mrs. Lucy Henderson was elec-^ tod corresponding secretary, and Mrs. F, A. Irwin historian. The Daughters constitute a patriotic band of women—daugh ters, wiveH, sisters, nieces of Con federate soldiers who did patri otic and noble service for the South,—and their especial work is to collect and preserve nil his toric facts connected with the Confederacy and the men who served it. They have awakened u healthy public interest in the authenticity and reliability of histories used in our public schools, and in many ways have aided the cause of truth in South ern history. Tlio Daughters have also estab lished the beautiful pustom of conferring Crosses of Honor on the veterans of the South, and this is one of the most pleasing and impressive features of their work. Everywhere throughout the {South the good women, whose husbands and fathers and brothers fought in the Confeder ate army, have pinned these crosses as badges of honor on all survivors whoso records were found worthy of the same. The chapter here starts out with n* splendid membership, and a largo number will be added thereto from the ranks of our patriotic women who are eligible for membership. All should join the Cedartown chapter and make it one of the most enthusiastic and active in the state. State Treasurer It. E. Fark seems likely to have strong oppo sition for re-election. Hon. W. A. Broughton, of Madison, is a prospective candidate, and ex- Treasurer W. J. Speer is also re ported as having his-possiblc can didacy under consideration. Fension Commissioner 11. Clay Evans has just filed his annual report, showing that the federal pension roll has reached its high- water mark. There are now 997,735 pensioners on the roll, to whom was paid $144,1)00,000. There were added to tho rolls the past year 14,225 names, the larg est ia one year in the history of the country. The Spauislt war has brought forward a new set of pensioners, 38,532 claims having already been tiled on account of our brush with Spain. To the surprise of his many friends throughout this section of the state, the shortage of Tax Collector V. T. Sanford, of Floyd county, grows larger—instead of diminishing on investigation, as he claimed it would. The amount of shortage found is $30,907.43. 11 is bondsmen, the Fnited States Casualty and Fidelity Company, of Baltimore, have paid both the state and county their respective proportions of this amount, and are trying to recover their loss from Mr. Sanford’s estate. In the meantime, this company has notified the Governor and the County Commissioners of Floyd that they will no longer continue on Mr. Sanford’s bond, and he will have to make a new bond at once or relinquish the olfice. DEATH OF A GOOD KOCKMART CITIZEN. Tiik Standaud regrets to chron icle in its Rockmart items this week the dentil of ’Squire W. N. Strange, of that place, lust Satur day. He lias worthily and capa bly held the office of Notary Public of his district for many years, and was a man of high character and strict integrity, esteemed by all who knew him. He was a Christian gentleman and an active member of the Presbyterian church. He was an ardent lover of Masonry, and the large concourse of Masons at his funeral Monday attested the high esteem in which he was held by the brethren of the mystic- tie. He has been a useful and honored citizen of Polk for many years, and his death is a distinct loss to the county. Wo learn that three or four deaths are occurring daily in the vicinity of Lime Branch, Polk county, of scnrlet fever.—Buch anan Banner-Messenger. 1 The above is a sample of the way in which bud iicwh travels— and grows as it travels. The truth is that there bus been only one death at Lime Branch from that disease, and ’Squire .1. B. Jones informs us that there are now no cases of it there. And now it transpires that Admiral Howison, who has been selected by Secretary Ding ns n member of the Schley court of inquiry, has heretofore expressed an opinion unfavorable to Ad miral Schley. The country will insist that no prejudiced judges he allowed to sit on this case, and if Admiral Howison is cor rectly reported lie should rotiro of his own volition. If lie does not retire voluntarily, the Navy Department should summarily remove him and appoint some one else in his place. Sober business men are saying that “we have come round again to the day of small profits.” As a matter of fact, that day has al ways been hero and always must he. For the vast majority of mankind nothing beyond a mod erate competence is ever possible, and this only oil the condition of industry and frugality. As heaped-up riches can only he gained by one in a hundred,what a pity it is that the other ninety- nine should miss the enjoyment of what is within reach through a feverish eagerness tu lay hands on the pot of gold at the foot of tlit* rainbow!—Youth’s Compan ion. Mr. Lucius Chandler, a young man about twenty-one years old who lives at Walthall, lies at the point of death in Chickaroauga as a result of his own indiscre tion. He was a passenger on the excursion train to Chattanooga on the Central road Tuesday, and desired to get off at Cliieka- mauga. The train did not stop at that station, however, and young Chandler jumped from the moving train, which was going at a swifter sliced than he had cal culated. Chandler hit the ground very hard, his head striking a rock which fractured his skull. It is not thought that he call re cover. The death of Hon. Thomas Hutcherson at liis home in Can ton on Tuesday night was a shock to his host of friends throughout the state. IK* was Solicitor Gen eral of the Blue Ridge Circuit, and was one of the prominent politicians of Georgia. He was popular with all classes, and had many friends in every section of the state. He was a college- mate and friend of one of Tim Standaud’s editors, and we share in the deep sense of personal loss which many feel at the unexpec ted news of his demise. Ilis was a royal nature, genial and whole- souled, and no one in his section can take the place of this big- hearted fellow. Four Tom! Ilis untimely end cut short a career already splendid and closed the door to a future both promising jand brilliant. WHO? There Is a man in our town, He’s popular anil clever: He tramps the sidewalk up and down, He Is the ttnest ever ! He’s hustling, honored, wide-awake, KIHdent, energetic, Congenial; he will never make You feel apologetic. Belov’d, well-thought-of. traveled, too, Universally respected; In all of Georgia there are few Ho highly connected. In lact, go search the country o'er From I.indale down to Aragon, You may find one or two, not more Wbo're equal to this paragon. Just what bis name la I shan't tell, I know he wouldn't like It. Just name the men you like real well, A.nd like us not you'll strike It. —Not Tknsyson. MURDER IN HAKAL.HOV. Mr. T. S. Latham, an old man about 03 years of age, who re sided 4 miles from Buchanan, was killed about 2 o’clock Tues day afternoon, and his body thrown into the river. He was shot in the buck of the head with a shotgun. The whole affair is shrouded in mystery, as lie was not thought to have had an enemy. Robbery is not thought to have been the incentive to the killing, as $2 in money and his watch were found on his person. No clew ns yet as to who did the killing. Great excitement prevails in that section, and parties are searching the county in an effort to find the murderer. Mr. Latham was the father of Col. Edgar Latham, formerly of Cedartown hut now of Atlanta. An effort is being made in some quarters to draw Senator Olay into the gubernatorial muddle. As that distinguished and popu lar gentleman is himself a candi date for re-election, he very wisely refuses to have anything to say as to who should receive the Democratic nomination for Governor, all the aspirants being good and able men, hut will ac tively support the nominee of the party, whoever lie may he. The Seventh district tax re turns by counties are ns follows: Showing increase—Bartow, $128,- 741: Chattooga, $13,18(3; Cobh $1(34,505; Gordon $(3,270; Mur ray $7,009; Fnulding $79,047; Folk $168,080; Walker $91,557; Whitfield $89,075. Total $1,088,- 509. Decrease—Catoosa $*354 : Dade $39,557: Floyd $200,975; Haralson $18,320. Total $254,- 200. Total increase over decrease $781,303. Folk’s showing is espe cially good.—Rome Tribune. City and Country Risks. Loans! On Citv and Country Fropertv at LOW RATES! SANDERS & DAVIS. The Georgia Loan and Trust Co. will negotiate loans, well se cured hij improved' real estate, at SIX PF.lt CENT INTEREST on reasonable commission in sums of $230 or more. Good applications wanted. TT. C. BUNN, Correspondent for Polk Co. Bankrupt’s: Petition lor Dis charge. In the United States Court lor the Northern District ot Georgia. (Northwestern Division.) In the matter of J. M. Neill, Bankrupt. No. 33. Iu Bankruptcy. A petition for discharge having been tiled in conformity with law by the above named bankrupt, and the court having duly ordered that the hearing upon said petition be had on Sept. 7th, 11*01. at 10 o’clock a. iu. at the United States District Court room at Atlanta, Ga., notice is hereby given to all credit ors and other persons in interest to ap pear at the time and place named, ami show cause, if any they have, why the prayer ol said bankrupt Jor discharge should not be granted. This liHli day of Aug., 1901. W. C. Carter, Clerk. By J. C. Printcp, Deputy UPk. A New Lot ot Fine FLOOR PAINTS! BRADFORD’S And not only Floor Paints, but Paints of All Kinds. New Store! New Goods! DRUGS that are not a “drug on the market!” Get your prescriptions filled — RUSSELL DRUG CO., Who are the Manufacturers of Ru^eirik llontl- aulio Powders, Fresh Garden and Field Seeds. Cor. Main and Herbert Sts. BIG BARGAINS in FINE FURNITURE! By buying ray Furniture in Car-Load Lots for Spot Cash, I secure very possible Discount, and will Give My Customers the Benefit. COME TO ME FOR BIG BARGAINS IN Parlor and Bed=room Sets, Dining Room, Hall $ Kitchen Furniture, STOVES! Carpets, Rugs, /Tattings, BLANKETS, COVERLETS. J. S. COLLINS. an DEALERS IN PLUMBING AND Steam-fitting Supplies Sprinkling Hose, Sewer Pipe from 4 to 18 inches. Next door to Standard Office, Herbert St. n? FR IUM COCAINE f .dWHISKY lanitortura. Best of Box 3i, Atlanta, Ua. It. PH1LFOT. PHILPOT & DODDS, Real Estate and Renting -A-GEisrcrsT, CKDARTOWN. GA. SPECIALTIES. tetTFOIt SALE—City Lots, Resi dences, Timber Lands, Business Property. teir4,000 acres Fine ORE Property near E. A W. roatl for sale. (SrFartn Lands. Some of the Finest Farm Lands in Georgia, In Either Small or Large Tracts—Also in Mid dle and South Georgia. H^Taxes Paid, Rents Collected. Promote* • luxuriant growth. M *"— Fails to -Bettors Gray to its Youthful Color. 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