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NEW SERIES-VOL. I-NO. 1. THE TEACHERS’ INSTITUTE. Bartow County Teachers in Annua! Session. an interesting time among Those Who Provide the Mental Pabulum for the Youth of Bar tow County. The Teachers’ Institute of Bar tow county met in annual session at the west side school building in Cartersyille Monday morning, July Bth, 190 E After the devotional exercises ■conducted by Prof. R. A. Clayton, county school commissioner, Prof. J. H. Jolly, of Ford, was elected secretary, and the following com mittees were appointed: Commit tee on looking after the order of room, Misses Bonnie Hendricks. Sallie Wofford, Anna Foute; com mittee on resolutions, Profs. Fred Branson. J. T. Addington and Mrs. W. V. Whittenburg. Miss Bertha Stubbs was requested to act as or ganist. A motion was then made and passed that the Institute hold one session a day, opening at 8:30 a. m.. and closing at 12:30 p. m. Prof. Clayton in his opening talk, which was full of good sug gestions and wholesome advice, impressed upon the teachers the importance of the week’s work,and gave a brief review of the progress made by the county schools during the last year. While there was much that could be favorably said, still he feared that the interest and improvement on the part of some of the teachers had fallen far short of what might have been expected of those engaged in so noble a cause. Prof. J. H. Jolly having been ap pointed to conduct the Institute during the first day’s session, now took charge. He first made a pre liminary talk, expressing his ap preciation of the honor conferred, his pleasure at the opportunity of mingling again with the Bartow teachers after an absence of a few years,and congratulating the school commissioner and teachers on the splendid educational work that was being done throughout the county. The remaining part of the day was devoted to the subject of read ing as taught in the public schools. After some general remarks on the intrinsic and comparative impor tance of the subject,and a carefully prepared paper entitled “Supple mentary Reading in Schools,” op portunity for discussion was given to the members of the Institute, which was taken advantage of by many of the teachers in an able and interesting manner The view’s of Mrs. W. V. Whit tenberg on the word-method were tersely expressed and were in thorough accord with those of the most, eminent and successful edu cators of the present day. A few of the teachers insisted that they found the alphabetic method ca pable of producing good results, and from the way they looked at the matter better adopted in their re spective communities. Miss Ann McCormick and Prof. Addington were of this number and addressed themselves pointedly to the ques tion. The discussion at times waxed warm and some home thrusts were made, but good humor pre vailed throughout and the situa tion was never strained. The teachers were glad to have with them Prof. Ronald Johnson, •of South Georgia, a grizzled vete ran in the cause of education, hav ing sp_nt nearly fifty years in the work of the school room, and well known to all the older citizens, of Bartow county and surrounding section by reason of his long and successful career among them as a teacher. To Prof. Johnson was accorded the privilege of talking as long and often as he pleased, and he never failed to say something interesting and helpful to the teacher. He delivered some en tertaining remarks of a general and reminiscential character, be sides enlightening them on the subject in hand. The interest in the subject of reading never waned, and various ■ phases of it were considered. The question having been raised as to whether a reader well versed in elocution derives more real good from his reading than ene not thus J gifted, Prof. Branson said that the THE NEWS AND COURANT. CARTERSYILLE. GEORGIA. THURSDAY, JULY 11, IDOL purpose of reading is thought-get ting, and that it was possible for a "ery poor reader from an elocu tionary standpoint to understand a printed article and get all there is in it. 1 he present text books on read ing in use throughout the ccunty were considered and compared with readers formerly and elsewhere taught. Miss Mamie Jones, while of the opinion that some of the books of the “Stepping Stones to Literature” series are rather too difficult for the average pupil, thought they that they contained some decided advantages over other readers. Thus ended the work of the first day, which was pronounced satis factory and successful, and the In stitute stood adjourned. TUESDAY, JULY 9TH. Institute opened with increased attendance. Devotional exercises, conducted by Mr. R. A. Clayton, consisted of songs by the teachers, leading of scripture lesson by Prof. Boyd and prayer by Prof. Branson. Prof. Clayton prefaced the morn ing’s work with one of his earnest and helpful talks. He encouraged the teachers in their efforts towards increased efficiency, and stressed the importance of their availing themselyes of all the means and helps provided by the advanced age in the teaching profession. He cited them to a list of publica tions, some of which could be ob tained free of cost, and commended them to the Institute. Prof. R. L. Boyd, of Stilesboro, then assumed charge and made a short speech which caught the at tention of the teachers and created a pleasant atmosphere for begin ning the morning’s work. Arithmetic being on the pro gramme for the second day, Prof, Boyd soon succeeded in placing the Institute in rn arithmetical frame of mind, and led off in an in structive exposition of the best methods of teaching a class of be ginners. He gave a blackboard illustration of his methods in teach ing notation and numeration, and then took up the four fundamental principles ot addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. At this stage, the discussion took ail informal turn and was engaged in by a number of teachers. Profs. Walker, Stokely, Addington. Bran son and others joined in and lotind t.d up the discussion. Long divis ion, by common consent, was re garded as the hardest subject to handle successfully, and various suggestions were made for the pur pose of making it an easier one taught. The secretary laid aside the minutes long enough to ask the question whether it was neces sary to teach small children the reason of every step in the process of long division. Prof. Boyd was of the opinion that wherever pos sible the reasons should be given. At 10:30 an intermission of fif teen minutes was given,after which there was more arithmetic. Methods of teaching fractions were presented by the leader in a manner that invested a dull sub ject with considerable interest. A lively but pleasant dialogue result ed from differences of opinion re garding such questions as why the divisor should be inverted in the division of fractions, etc., the star actors being Profs. Boyd and John son. Prof. Johnson made the point that mathematics is the only exact science and that in arithmetical operations, methods may be expe dient and still not mathematical. Prof. Boyd then took up percen tage and interest, and while not claiming the merit of originality for all the methods which he used, insisted that his treatment of per centage and partial payments was his own. His solution of an ex ample in partial payments was quick and plain and struck the teachers as the best possible solu tion. The hour for adjournment draw ing close, Mr. R. A. Clayton as cended the rostrum, and in a few pointed remarks called attention to the need of the teachers of study ing with increased zeal the great science of mathematics. The teachers noted with pleasure the presence of three members of the board of education: Messrs. Montgomery, Vincent and Her ring. Col. Montgomery was called on and responded enthusiastically to the interest and pleasure of all present. He was glad to note the good work being doue and could not see how any teacher in the county could afford to absent him self from the Institute unless pro videntially hindered. The meeting then stood adjourn ed until the next day. SAM JONES NITS A TICKET For the Democrats to Nominate Next Time- WHITNEY AND HARRISON MATES Would Combine the East and the Westand Make a Winning Team Says Mr. Jones. Atlanta Journal. The Rev. Sam Jones, who says he is neither a democrat nor a re publican, but just simply a gentle man, has returned from a trip through the southwest and he brings back with him a political suggestion that is at least interest ing if not conclusive. Whitney and Harrison, he de clares, should be the democratic ticket for 1904. Fie intimates that he might almost be willing to vote such a ticket, and he firmly be lieves there are enough other peo ple in the country who will do so to elect it. “In the first place,” said Mr. Jones to a Journal reporter this morning, “it would harmonize both elements in the party and this is absolutely necessary to success. “Whitney would command the respect of the element that has brains and money and Carter Flar rison would carry the west. Thus the democrats could catch both the east and west with such a ticket. “And let me tell you, bud, the party that don’t command the con fidence of the brains ana money of the country ain’t going to win— and the silverites. you know,haven’t got either. “Besides, both Whitney and Har rison are good men. Neither have ever made themselves obnoxious to the other wing of the party, so that they would be easy men to harmonize on. Whitney can carry New York and Harrison can carry Illinois —that’s enough right there, isn’t it? “The west will demand recogni tion on the ticket and she must have it if the democrats are to win. As for Bryan he is out of the ques tion. He is one of these rather-be right-than-president sort of fel lows —and, as the fellow said, he’ll never be either. “Now% if the party will agree on two such men as Whitney and Har rison it can win next time. But, of course, it will be necessary to shelve Chairman Jones. He has been dead for ten years, but for some reason his obsequies have been postponed. Now, if the party will put such a man as Gorman, of Maryland, in charge of the cam paign, the republicans won’t be in it next time. “Besides both Whitney and Har rison are the republican paity has some hard sledding ahead of it. It is just going up against its poiicy if imperialism and there’s no tell ng what sort of chickens that set ting is going to bring forth —it’s just as liable to be ducks as alli gators. “Then, too, it has reduced the war taxes, the only thing that ever gave it a surplus, and there’s no telling where that’s going to lead to. I’m satisfied they’ll have a deficit in less than four years,and then there’ll be more bond issue. Then the country will be ripe for a change. If the democrats don’t win next time it 11 be their own fa. Lt. I’m not trying to run things, but I do hate to see a man or a party keep on acting the fool. “What do you think of the sou thern man for president idea, Mr. Jones?” asked the reporter. “I never think about nothing until I try to go to sleep and can’t. Then it’s a good thing to do. But that southern man for president business isn’t an idea —it’s an hal lucination. It would mean two democratic tickets, just like it did before. Of course, it may be all right for a subject to harp on dur ing a dull summer, but we want to be careful to forget it before elec tion year.” Superior Court. Judge A. W. Fite convened the legular July term of Bartow Supe rior Court last Monday morning. The juries were discharged until the first Monday in November, when au adjourned term will be held and jurors drawn for the July court are expected then to be on hand to serve. A number of judgments were rendered and motions and demur rers were heard, and the couTt was finally adjourned to November. The consideration of Judge Fite for the interest of the farmer and the fruit grower by continuing the business of the July Man, which would have kept many awa' from their crops and orchards, over to November term, lias won himthepraisesof all, and especially the fruit men, who would have lost much of their crop. MARRIED AT OXFORD- Rev. Charles Jarrell, Once a Res ident of Cartersvllie, Weds. A beautiful home wedding was that of Miss Margaret Moore and Rev. Charles Jarrell, which teok. place during the past week at the bride's home in Oxford. Miss Moore is the youngest daughter of Dr. John S. Moore, who was for so many years connected with Emory college, filling the chair of Latin and Greek with distinction. Mr. Jarrell is a graduate of Emory col lege and a member of the North Georgia conference. He is at pres ent in charge of Voting Harris col lege at Young Harris, Ga., where the young couple will make their home for the present. The ceremony was performed in the parlor of the lovely and pic turesque old home. The room was profusely and beautifully decorated with flowers, the daisy—the young brides name flower—predominat ing. The ceremony was doubly impressive from the fact that it was performed bv Dr. Moore, the bride’s father. Miss Moore looked unusually attractive and pretty in a traveling gown of castor cloth, with waist of peau de soie. She carried flowers. The presents were numerous and beautiful and there were many handsome pieces of sil ver and cut glass. The bride and groom left oil the afternoon train for Savannah,where they will remain for a short time with the family of the groom. The bride carries with her the Wing wishes qi many warm friends. She has lived 111 Oxford since childhood and has endeared herself to the whole community by her loveliness of character and charm of persou. Rev. Mr. Jarrell is a young man widely known and respected. Highly gifted in mind and char acter, he is well fitted to succeed in his chosen work, that of the min istry.—Atlanta Constitution. Mr. Jarrell is well known and much beloved in Cartersville. where he preached in 1897, filling out the term of his father —who died in July, until November —as pastor of the Methodist church. The congratulations of his friends are extended him and long life and happiness for him and his bride is the wish from all. TERRIFYING EXPERIENCE- Miss Bessie Baker Has Trouble In Getting Bug from Her Ear. Miss Bessie Baker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. \V. F\ Baker, and one of Cartersville’s brightest and most agreeable young ladies, had an ugly experience with a bug last Saturday night. The young lady had retired, and being awakened by feeling something live about her ear, took her finger and tried to arrest the movements of a bug that was crawling in with might and main. Failing, she next took a hair pin and fished in her ear without success. Immediately she experienced remarkable pain and annoyance and called to her par ents, who tried in several ways to assist her, but no relief appearing the parents began to fear she would go into convulsions and immediate ly summoned Dr. Griffin. That gentleman with instruments extri cated the intrusive bug, but in nieces. It was found to be a r jund black bug with a thick hard shell and of considerable size. Married at Dallas- A marriage that was a surprise to their friends was one taking place last Saturday, that of Mr. Thomas Foster and Miss Bessie Ford. The couple, fearing paren tal interference, went to Dallas, where they procured a license and were married at the court house. They returned to the city Sunday morning smiling and happy and will settle down to life's earnest ways. Mr. Foster is a young man of good habits and possesses nu merous friends The bride is the young daughter of Mrs. Henry Ford and is noted for her graces and talents. t DESPERATE NEGRO MAKES A BREAK. Tears His Clothing in Breaking Officers’ Hold - WANTED IN POLK COUNTY- Shot Anothar Negro and Has Twice Before Escaped From the Offl cers-Warrant in This County. On Monday night Sheriff Griffin and Marshal Henderson arrested a negro named Ed Bray, who is want ed in Polk county for shooting an other negro, and started to the jail with him. When they reached the railroad crossing at the W. A. depot, the negro who is a very stout buck, made a desperate break and tearing loose from the officers, ran up the tracks toward the E. W. depot. Both officers shot at him as he ran, but he continued his flight and 1 an out Cnurch street. It is not known whether he was hit or not. but both officers shot directly at the dark lorm in the shadow of the freight cars. At the place where he made the break it was very dark, and impossible to shoot with any accuracy. This same negro was arrested by the officers of Polk county, and got away from them in much the same | way. He was also arrested at Stilesboro and again made his es- ] cape. Sheriff Griffin is determined to capture him if he remains in this section, and will land him in jail at all hazards. Some negroes have au idea that they can escape un harmed by running, but it is a des perate chance as the officers intend to shoot to hit every time one makes a break. There is also a true bill in this county against this negro for car rying concealed weapons. PICNIC AT DEATONS. Sunday Schools of the City Enjoy an Outing Last Thursday. There was a joint excursion down the East and West Railroad and picnic of the two Presbyterian, the Baptist and the Methodist Sun day schools, at Deatons, last Thurs day. There were over a hundred of j the children and teachers of the j schools and the day proved of ex- | cellent enjoyment for a l l who went, j Deatons is a lovely place for a picnic and the cooling shade and the bold flowing clear spring af forded a most inviting place to spread dinner, and when the viands were spread out on immaculate clothes on the ground was a tempt ing feast. Many of the party, both young and old, visited the cave and made limited explorations. The train left the depot here at 11 in the morning and returned at 5 in the afternoon. THE GUN CLUB- Interesting Shoot’at the Grounds Last Thursday, The Cartersville Gun Club had an interesting shoot at the grounds northof the city Thursday afternoon The shooting was for prizes and the contests put all the participants on their best mettle. The shooting was at unknown angles and was puzzling to most of the boys who h..d been shooting at a single angle. The first prize j was won by Louis Gilreath, his record being 13 out of 15. Bob Munford came out second and Ben Purse third in the contest. The second prize was also won by Louis Gilreath. The club numbers over forty member sand interest in the shoots, which take place every two weeks, is increasing. HIS TELL TALE TRACKS. Jim Singleton Robs a Farmer’s Buggy of Provisions. Saturday afternoon, Mr. .Luke Ginn was loading in his buggy some things to carry home, among them a sack of flour and other pro visions,and he asked the assistance of a negro named Jim Singleton. Mr. Ginn, leaving his buggy, which was at Jones’ stable, went out in town again and when ready to go home, discovered that his things had disappeared from his OLD SERIES 20TH YEAR, | buggy. Singleton was arrested on suspicion by Marshal Henderson. : Some tracks were found at the back of the lot and they were be lieved to have been nude by Sin gleton. He was carried to the place and made to put his foot to the tracks. They proved a perfect fit. Singleton was bound over at a emmittal trial Monday. CLOUDBURST IN TENNESSEE. Postoffice Had to be Anchored- Much Damage to Property. Nashville, Tenn., July 7. —A rainstorm approaching a cloud burst swept over Lynchburg, Moore county, and vicinity yesterday aft ernoon. Mulberry Creek, which half way encircles the town, rose ten feet in less than forty minutes, washing away lumber, fences and bridges. The postoffice at County Line had to be anchored to prevent its being demolished and the damage to farm lands is extremely heavy. Thousands of rails were lost and much wheat in shocks swept away. In some instances the growing corn was totally destroyed. On the farm of Mrs. Gallic Bobo, where wheat threshing was in progress, the thresher and a loaded wagon were carried some distance by the flood. No loss of 1 i''es has been reported. New Furniture Store- The Cartersville Furniture Com pany under the management of Mr. J. C. Milner, will open anew furniture store at the stand former ly occupied by the late Dr. Speit’s dry goods store, this week, and will pi t in a complete new line of furniture, carpets, mattings and everything carried in the furniture business, Mr. Milner invites the public to examine his stock and will insure good goods at prices right He is an enterprising young man and is well known to the people of Bar tow county, where he has spent the greater part of his life, who will welcome him to the mercantile circles of Cartersville. Died in Atlanta, Mr. Thomas Kennedy died at his home in Atlanta last Friday, of heart failure. lie formerly resided near this city and went to Atlanta to live in 1870 He was a brother of Mrs. Ronald Johnston, now of Sylvania, and has a number of relatives at and near this place. Mrs. John P. Dobbs and Miss Maggie Kennedy, his nieces, went down to attend the funeral 011 Sun day. Mr. Kennedy leaves a daugh ter, Mrs. Porter, and several grand children, of Atlanta. A Fine Showing. The last semi-annual report sent out by the First National Bank is a fine showing for that staunch in stitution The gross earnings for the six months were $6,572.33, the surplus has had a neat increase, undivided ptofits show up $4,368.89, an economical showing is made for disbursements, and a desirable ex hibit for new business is made, which evinces continued confidence by the people. The deposits show up $109,241.81. The report was sent out July Ist. Festival- The Bartow Guards will give au ice cream festival and exhibition drill at the park this afternoon. The object of the affair will be to raise funds for the defraying of the expenses of the guards to Dalton to the encampment of the Fifth regiment July 14-24. The occasion promises to be one of enjoyment and ought to be well attended and patronized. Be sure and lend your presence. Rev- Joe Jone s Ga., July 6. —The members of the Baptist church here have secured Rev. Joe Jones, of Cartersville, Ga., to preach for them during the illness of their pastor, Rev. W. H. Scruggs. Mr. Jones conducted a protracted meeting here several weeks ago, and the people were very much pleased with him, and they will no doubt be glad to know that he is to be with them again. If you feel too tirod lor work or pleas ure ti\ke Hood’s Sarsaparilla—it cures ■ i hat tired feeling.