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THE CEDARTOWH STANDARD Publluhnrl Every Thursday In the Year M. H. MUUILL, [ W.a.OOLtMAN, j «DITOHH. SUBSCRIPTION RATES One Year - 91.00 Ulx Months 60 Tnfee Month* .26 AnvBRTieiNo Katks will be furnlnhed on application. THORSDAY, AUGUST 29, 1901, TO OUR UNKNOWN 1*0 ET. Not .K«op, Shakespeare, Tennyson, Longfellow, Whittlor— You may bo noithor one ol tbeae Hut Home one wittier. The fact that they have long been dead Would tnako iim pnaa them by, And an you Htlli remain unknown, We’ll call you "X”or“Y.” —THK KITMTMCM. Smn Jones’ tabernacle meeting will begin Saturday, September 7th. There were J ,0110,004 deaths in the United States lust year, ac cording to the Census reports. Polk Superior Court opens next Monduy. Come in and pay your subscription to Tint Standard while attending court. The directors of the Central Railway met Monday and de clared a 5 per cent dividend on its lirst preferred income bonds. The town of Boozville, built on the property in Floyd county of our clever fellow-townsman, Maj, T. H. Boo/., has changed its name to South Lindulo. President McKinley has ap pointed a son of General Joe Wheeler—Joe, Jr.,—as a captain in the Artillery Corps of the United States Army. The Atlanta loan and Invest ment Company and the Bankers Trust Company are two more Atlanta concerns going through the receivership mill. The dove-shooting season com menced Aug. loth, and will last until March 15th next, but it will not be lawful to shoot partridges and turkeys before Nov. 1st. Sportsmen should bear this latter fact in mind. Hon. Pope Brown announces bis candidacy for Governor, but has decided to bold on to his Railroad Commissionership until his term expires early next year as president of the State Agri cultural Society. The board of City Tax Revis ers—Messrs. .1. S. Stubbs, J. W. Barr and J. R. Barber—com pleted their work last Thursday. The consolidated returns show an aggregate of SM,«55,tt45.62 of property in Cedurtown—a large inerease over the figures for last year. A street ear coming down a steep grade in New York city Thursday night ran over and killed a little girl. The motor- man tried to stop the car, but ton late to do any good, and so a mob made a determined effort to lynch him. Those Northern mobs are “bad medicine” when they catch the lynching fever. The “sick man of Europe" is again receiving some attention. Under threat of war, Turkey agreed to pay certain French claims promptly, but afterwards sought to delay settlement. The French ambassador at Constan tinople lias accordingly been re called, and the Turkish repre sentative at Paris lias been given bis passports. The transmission of yellow fever germs by the mosquito t heory can probably he considered demonstrated. A mosquito that had fed upon a yellow fever patient was permitted to bite a couple of healthy men in Ha vana, and now the men are dead. The experiment was of great scientific value. Tile men wished to have yellow fever in order to become immune,as they intended staying in Cuba. And they will stay there, but. unfortunately not ns they intended. SCHOOL NEXT MONDAY. Oar City Politic Schonln About to • Open with Bright I'ronpocln. Our city public schools will open Monday morning for the fall term, with teachers and pupils alike greatly refreshed by the long summer vacation. The prospects are bright for an unusually large attendance, and parents should make it it point to have their children on band promptly at, theopeningof school Monday morning. The school lias never bad a better qualified or more efficient corps of touchers than those who will preside over the various grades for the ensuing year, and tho prospects are that this fact will be fully appreciated by our people io a largely increased patronage. Cedurtown people appreciate our excellent public school sys tem, and they have every reason to be proud of and to sustain it. COl'nT NEXT WEEK. I’olk Superior Court will con vene next Monduy for the fall term, with an unusually heavy docket in prospect. Judge Janes and Solicitor General Roberts, who are now holding court at Douglusville, will he in their ac customed places, and will bundle the business of the court as ex peditiously us possible. The following good citizens have been drawn ns Grand Ju rors :— J. B. Lucy, E. E. Jones, B. W. Ever ett, Henry C. Allgood, Walter H. Cole- m«n, Franois M. Randall, Wm. It. Coohran, Henry M. Carlton, David H. Hubbard, E. Bradford, E. Fight, John J. Green, Jesse D. Smith, L. S. Led better, Wm. M. Gibson, Thos. C. Farris, O. It. Simiuerville, Samuol Ott Jones, David L. Marrott, Gonl. 11. Bomau, Itoss It. MoKibbin, D. A. Wbitoboad, Jonathan J. Blakely, Jas. K. Howard, John L. Branob, Ckas. W. Smith, Nimrod V. Parrish, Geo. W. Brook, Wm, F, Hall and Obaa. M, Colbert. Tho following is tho excellent list of jurors for the first week of court: B.W. Hum, Jas. II. Jordan, Wm. H. Hudson, Thos. J. Davis, Jas. F. Cone, Geo. W. Hunt, Asborry P, Hunt, Berry N. Buokner, Thos. G. W. McMoekiu, Jacob H. Heit/.cll, John V. Stubbs, Joseph M. Thomason, Thos. A. MoCor- rniok, Patterson M. Wray, Wm. Y. Blackman, Wm. A. Harris, Jas. P. Carmiobael, Wm. It. Pitts, Thos. H. Adams, Jas. F. Dover, Jojm T. L. Baldwin, Wm. M. Motes, ltowlund B, Parks, Jobn S. Elliott, Eugene Thomp son, Itiobard Gammon, OrilT.W. Jonca, Julius V. Oppert, John T. Thompson, Wm. T. Thompson, Joe Hopper, John B. Hogg, Wm. E. Wood, Bonj. F.Sirns, Jas. W, Casey and Chas. Adamson. Gov. Candler lias appointed Hon. B. F. Simpson, a pftuninent attorney of Alpharetta, to suc ceed the late Hon.Thos. Hutcher son as Solicitor General of the Blue Ridge circuit. The Georgia Cotton Growers protective Association lias de cided that farmers should hold their cotton this year for ten cents a pound. Tiik Standard sincerely hopes that they will get more than ten cents a pound, but we cannot forget the fact that some distinguished lawyers ad vised the farmers last year to hold their cotton until January, and those who followed their ad vice luid to take eight or eight ail’d u-hulf cents instead of the ten to eleven cents olfered during the season. Tliq.price of cotton is always a hard thing to figure on in advance. The Grand Jury of Baubling Superior Court in their general presentments paid the following nice compliment to the popular court officials of this circuit: “la taking leave of Bis Honor, C. G. Janes, we beg leave to tender our thanks for his efficient administration of justice and dis patch of business. We also ten der our thanks to Solicitor Gen eral W.T. Roberts for his courte ous attention to our body and diligent discharge of his duties; also wish to express our appreci ation of the kindness of Mr. H. M. Nicholes, our court stenogra pher, for assistance in preparing these presentments without any charge.” ALL ENJOYED IT. The Fine Barbecue of Mr. T. H. Adams Last Saturday Was a Pleasant AITalr. County Commissioner T. H. Adams is not. only an excellent official and public-spirited citi zen, hut he is a great entertainer ns well. His barbecue last Saturday nt Ake’s grove to the Road Com missioners of I’olk county was a most enjoyable ntfair, and was attended by about forty guests nf that clever gentleman. Mr. J. T. Garrard had carefully barbecued a pig, n lamb and a kid, and a big pot of Brunswick stew added to the relish of this tempting spread. Other “re freshments” sharpened the appe tites of the guests, and all were merry and good-natured. After the ’cue was served, cigars were smoked, and a few informal talks wore made by Mr. J. T. Gibson, Mr. W. S. Coleman, Maj. J. A. Blunce and Dr. J. A. Liddell, all expressing the appre ciation of the company of Mr. Adams’ splendid hospitality. An informal discussion of the pres ent road laws of Georgia elicited the fact that every man present was a good roads champion, and that all were in favor of any plan or law to improve or supplant the present unsatisfactory system. The assemblage was heartily unanimous in favor of a change, believing that any method of road working would he an im provement on the present plan. The following districts were represented by the well known gentlemen mentioned below:— Cedartown district — L. II. I’oole, Bile} Milllin,'iv and .Frank West. Seventeenth district—W. Schliestett and Joe Hopper. F.som lllll — W. J. Cox, II. J. Jones and A. J. Roberts. Blooming Grove—W. A. Isbell, R. R. MoKIbben and Jobn T. West. Young's — David West and J. P. Watson. Antioch—David Maret. Browning’s—I*. W. Marbiit, I. M. Brantley and N. V. Parris. Rockmart—R. C. Carpenter. Lake Creek—Bob Lawson and Sam Dollar. Mr. Henry M. Flagler, the ven erable Standard Oil magnate who recently secured a divorce from his insane wife under the special law whose passage lie procured by tlie Florida Legislature was united in marriage Saturday with Miss Mary Kenan, a Carolina beauty. The Constitution had a cartoon' the other day that sizes up the gubernatorial situation pretty correctly as it stands at present. Turner and Kstill lire “scrapping” together, and (fuerrv and the Macon Telegraph are doing the same; Brown is looking on, and Terrell is half-way up the tree hearing the gubernatorial apple. The increase in tho value of taxable property in Georgia dur ing the past year amounted to more than $17,500,000. McDuffie county showed the greatest in crease, $057,1140, of any in the state.—Manufacturers’ Record. The usually reliable Manufac turers’ Record has fallen into error in putting McDuffie county in the lead. Bulk’s inerease was $40!!,000 — over $100,(Hkl more than McDuffie’s fine showing. In spite of the large increase in taxable values in Georgia, an increase of twenty-four mills in the tax rate will he necessary in order to meet the appropria tions. It will he remembered that the people at the last state election voted to give pensions to n large class of widows, the number of applicants proving unexpectedly large. Georgia pays more for pensions than any state in the South, and unless the tax rate is to be steadily raised for several years to come, it will he necessary to restrict the giv ing of pensions to those in actual need of them. The public prop erty fund is tied up by Supreme Court decision in the Bark case, and cannot he used as heretofore. The rate is accordingly fixed at $5.44 oil the $1,000, and this will still leave a deficit. I Ami now pay up your sutjcriptlou. COMING TO CEDARTOWN. Chattanooga Vneiay over Proipecl or Losing Htlops. For several days past rumors to the effect that the Chattanooga Rome & Southern Railway Com pany hud decided to move their shops from this city to Cedar town, Ga., have circulated about the city, says the Chattanooga Times. The same report made its ap pearance several months ago, hut died out, inasmuch as it then ap peared utterly groundless. This time, however, it is learned from thoroughly reliable and trustworthy parties, them selves in a position to know all the facts, that the matter is no longer a rumor, hut almost if not quite an assured fact. They stated that the people of Cedartown, (4a., had submitted a gilt-edged oiler of land, facilities, money and other things to the company on condition that they moved their shops from this point to Cedartown. The company, so these parties stated, had practi cally agreed to accept the offer, and that unless the locul Cham ber of Commerce and business men took some action at once Chattanooga will lose these shops. A HANDSOME PROMOTION. Mr. Marcus Bunn Is Mldfl R Chief Clerk In Mall Service. Another “old Cedartown boy” is forging rapidly to the front, and his many friends here are greatly gratified at his success. Mr. Marcus H. Bunn, who has been holding a highly responsible position in the Government mail service at Santiago, Culm, is promoted to n Chief Clerkship in the Atlanta division of the United States railway mail ser vice, and will he in charge of one of its subdivisions. His headquarters will probably he in Birmingham or in some Missis sippi city. This promotion is a handsome recognition of his capable anil faithful service in the postal de partment. Mr. Bunn arrived in New York yesterday, and after taking in the Pan-American Exposition at Buffalo, will visit relatives here before assuming the duties of his new position. Messrs. J. A. Burdette and J. A. Wilson, respectively the Jus tice of the Bence and the Notary Public for this district, request us to announce that a meeting of nil the Justices, Notaries and Bailiff's in the county will beheld at the Court House at 1 o’clock p. m. next Monday, the lirst day of court, to consider matters of mutual interest and perfect an organization. City and Country Risks. Loans! On Citv and Countrv Property at LOW RATES! SANDERS & DAVIS. The Georgia Loan and Trust Co. wilt negotiate loans, well se cured by improved real estate,at SLY PER CENT INTEREST on reasonable commission in sums of $250 or more. Good applications wanted. W. C. BUNN, Correspondent for Folic Co. FOR ACCURATE Dictation#>Typewriter WORK, CALL ON LOUIS WADDEY, At office of Bunn A Trawick, in the Richardson Building, TOILET SOAPS! AND Bath Sponges! Cleanliness is next to godliness, and we have the Soap and Sponges for You New Store! New Goods! DRTJCS that are not a “drug on the market !” Get your prescriptions filled by ^ . RUSSELL DRUG CO., Who are the Manufacturers of UMMMoll’tsi llend- ache Powdot'H, Fresh Garden and Field Seeds. Cor. Main and Herbert Sts. BIG BARGAINS in FINE FURNITURE! By buying my Furniture in Car-Load Lots for Spot Cash, I secure every possible I Discount, and will <j Give My Customers the Benefit. COME TO ME FOR BIG BARGAINS IN I Parlor and Bed=room Sets, Dining J Room, hall 0 Kitchen Furniture, I STOVES! i Carpets, Rugs, /Tattings, ’ BLANKETS, COVERLETS. J. S. COLLINS. PHILPOT & DODDS, Real Estate and Renting AGENCY, CEDARTOWN, GA. > SPECIALTIES. tafTFOR SALE—City Lots, Resi liences, Timber Lunds, Business Property. >@■4,000 acres Fine ORE Property near E. A W. road for sale. ttirFariu Lands. Some of the Finest Farm Lands in Georgia, in Either Small or Large Tracts—Also in Mid dle and South Georgia. •@“Taxes Paid, Rents Collected. Box 33, Atlanta, Ga! PARKER’S HAIR. BALSAM „ Clncm and beautifies the bale. Promotes a luxuriant growth. Never Pails to Bestore Gray Hair to ita Youthful Color. Curt* scalp tli»eate» h hair io.iiafr Wc.amltUMal DmzgUti DEALERS IX PLUMBING AND Steam-fitting Supplies Sprinkling Hose, Sewer Pipe from 4 to 18 inches. Next door to Standard Office, Herbert St. n PIUM references. Boe COCAINE -'.d WHISKY