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NEW SERIES—VOL-I—NO. 10.
HE MONEY FOR
IRE COOSA RIVER
Movement to Secure a Larger Ap
propriation-
AN OPEN ROUTE TO THE GULF.
.possibilities® of Waterway from
Rome to the Gulf—Judse Mad
dox Working for Soheme.
Rome, Ga., Sep. B. (Special - )
—A great concerted movement' is
under way now throughout the
country traversed by the Coosa
river to secure an adequate ap
p:opriation from thegovernment to
open this magnificent waterway
from Rome to the gulf.
After years of lethargy as to the
tremendous possibilities of an open
water route to the gulf and high
seas, unlocking a region rich be
yond dreams, with mineral, coal
and products of th.e soil, the en
tire state of Alabama is at last
awake to the situation. The
state papers are filled with articles
concerning this important matter,
and the ablest men are urging an
enterprise that will mean so much
to the south.
A call has gone forth to hold a
convention either in Montgomery
or Selma this fall to give impetus
to the scheme. It is proposed to
elect delegates from every county
in Georgia and Alaboma through
which the Coosa flows, and when
congress convenes present a tnerac*-
rial that will have back of it the
influence of two great states.
Two persistent and tireless workt
ers for this stream are Congress
nun John W. Maddox and Capt.
Jam's Lay, of Gadsden. Judge
Maddox su:ceed and iu securing an
appropriation o nearly half a mil
lion dollars to prosecute work al
ready under way, but when the
entire river and harbor appropri
ation was killed at the last con
gress, almost a complete cessation
of all work was necessitated
Members of the river and harbor
e unmittee who visited the Coosa
last year were greatly impressed
with the importance and magni
tude of the river.
To open the Coosa to the gulf
engineers estimate that $ 6,000,000
will be required, which is desired
rn continuous sums of $1,000,000
per annum. The stream is navig
able the year around from Rome
to lock 4, some 60 miles below
Gadsden, and from Wetumpka to
the gulf. Between lock 4 and We
tumpka a series of rocky shoals
exists, which must be unlocked
with a series of twenty-four locks.
It is passing strange to men
of enterprise that such indifference
.should have posessed the minds of
business men along this great
stream, while at the same time the
question of lower railroad rates has
been so very insistently urged by
a systematic propaganda. If the
people of Rome, S lma, Gadsden,
Mobile, Montgomery, Wetumpka
and all the territory along the
Coosa shall j ain all their energies,
influence and political power in
one solid movement, congress can
be made to realize the necessity of
undertaking this great work in a
manner commensurate with its im
portance. '
It there should be established a
barge line operating between Rome
and Mobile the question of rail
road rates will be reduced to one
of a limited number of locals. It
will not in the end injure the rail
roads, because the history of the
development of any territory by
the use of waterway has been that
the railroads w T ere corresponding
ly benefitted by the increased vol
ume of business even at a lower
rate.
Another proposition is the de
velopment of 800 miles of territory
along the water route, the opening
of mines of coal, ore, marble and
other stone quarsies, the market
ing of vast quantities of lumber,
hardwoods, the rich argosies of
farm and factories yet to be
brought into existence in the 3,-
000 square miles drained apd in
•easy reach of the Coosa, the Tal
lapoosa and the Alabama.
But it is a great gratification to
know that the people are at last
shaking off their indifference and
that a great united effort is to be
made to get this grand stream un
barred to the ocean.
Ho4ol Dyspepsia Core
Wjwu wtot f an Mb
THE NEWS AND COURANT.
Kolkhoarst was walking down
Cherokee street, and was just in
front of J. H. Hicks & Son’s livery
stable when Copeland fired the
first shot at him from behind,
shooting him through the body.
Kolkhoarst cried out and quickly
filmed around the corner of the
stable and ran down an alley.
Copeland ran through the stable
and again shot Kolkhoarst as he
passed the side door of the stable.
He then ran a short distance far
ther and turned in another alley
toward the public square.
Copeland shot him the third
time a- lie turned this cofner. and
then running to the alley, took
bis pistol, which was a 44-calibre
self-acting Smith & Wesson, in his
hands and taking deliberate aim
shot him the fourth time and then
placed the pistol to his own head
and with the remaining ball blew’
his brains out.
Kolkhoarst reached the public
square at Crosby’s drug store, and
in a stooping position ran a few’
steps and fell on his side behind the
counter, still holding the cigar he
had been smoking in his mouth.
Hon. N. A. Morris was one of
the first to reach him. He asked
him who shot him and he replied
“Copeland!” .and dted without
speaking again He was shot
through the neck and left and
right breast.
Copeland was a crack shot. His
aim was true every time, and any
one of his shots would have killed
his man.
T. M. Brumby, Jr., had received
information that Copeland w r as
waiting on the street for Kolk
hoarst, and rode as rapidly as pos
sibly to overtake him, but only ar
rived just in time to hear the last
shots fired.
M. Kolkhoarst was from Park
ersburg, W. Va:, where his family,
consisting ot a wife and five chil
dren, now reside. He was a man
ot fine business ability and sterl
ing qualities and had made mauy
w’arm friends since his stay in Ma
rietta. His wife has been notified
and his remains will be shipped to
Parkersburg. Mr. Copeland came
originally from West Virginia, and
worked at the factory several years
ago, but had been away some two
years when he returned here from
Bessemer, Ala., several months
ago. He leaves a wife and son.
John Robinson’s Shows.
John Robinson not only offers to
his patrons the best series of circus
performances, the finest and most
elaborately equipped hippodrome,
and the most comprehensive me
nagerie, but has added this year to
his already superlative series of
exhibitions the grand bibical spec
tacle of Solomon, His Temple, and
the Queen of Sheba, and the finest
scenic, processional, terpsichorean
and lyric spectacle that has ever
invited public patronage.
Our citizens will soon have the
opportunity of witnessing these
grand’exhibitions, for they are to
be in Cartersville Monday Sept.
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Kodol Dyspepsia Cun
DlgMtt what ym Mt
CARTERSVILLE. GEORGIA. THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER 12,1901. OLD SERIES—2OTH VEAR~
DOUBLE TRACER!
IN MARIETTA.
Ben Copeland Fires Four Ballets
into H- H- Kolkhoarst-
AND THEN SHOOTS HIMSELF-
Koikhoarst was Superintendent
of Brumby Chair Factory and
Discharsed Copeland.
Cor. Augusta Chronicle,
At Marietta yesterday after
noon Ben Copeland, a former em
ploye of the Brumby chair factory-,
shot H. A, Koikhoarst, superin
tendent of the company, four
times with a pistol, killing him al
most instantly, and then with the
same weapon blew out his own
brains. The man kad been dis
charged in the morning by the su
perintendent, and before leaving
the works informed T. M. Brum
by, Jr., one of the officials of the
company, that he was going to
kill Koikhoarst before night. Mr.
Brumby- in turn mentioned the
matter to the superintendent and
cautioned him to lookout, as Cope
land was considered a dangerous
man.
The shooting Occurred soon af
ter the men quit work at the fac
tory.
CREAT CROWDS
. ASSEMBLE.
The Tabernacle Meeting Attracts
the People.
FIVE THOUSAND HERE SUNDAY-
Fine Array of Ministerial Talent
Present—Fine Music and Inter
esting Services.
The tal ernacle opened last Sun
day with a great crowd in attend
ance. The crowd was estimated
at between five and six thousand
people. The trains on the W. &
A. and the East and west brought
people from Rome, Dalton, Cal
houn, Adairsville, Kingston, Ac
worth and Emerson and from Ce
dartown and intermediate points
and from places in Alabama, while
from the country hundreds came
in vehicles.
The tabernacle, which it is claim
ed will seat over five thousand,
was nearly full and then were
many outside on the grounds. It
was said by many observant of the
crowds that gather annually that
it was the largest crowd evep seen
at the opening service.
Sam Jones preached the opening
se mm. The evangtlist was in a
most serious and earnest vein and
soulfully plead for the interest and
co operation of the people that the
meeting be successful in awaken
ing religious life ami the saving of
souls. The sermon was listened
to with deep interest and impress
ed the great throng of people per
ceptibly.
On Sunday afternoon Rev. G.
R. Stuart preached and at uight
the South Georgia evangelist, Rev.
J. B, Culpepperdelivered oneof hi*
characteristic Damascus blade dis
courses.
Monday morning Rev. George
Stuart preached and at night Dr.
Alonzo Monk, of Knoxville, the
profound logical pulpit orator that
so interested his heareis here at
two previous services, preached a
very forcible sermon. Rev. Stuart
preached again Tuesday morning
and Dr. Monk followed him at
night.
Yesterday morning Dr. Monk
preached again.
Yesterday afternoon Rev. Sex
ton. from Knoxville, who is a for
mer Georgian and a blacksmith,
who has left his anvil for the work
of bringing souls to Christ, preach
ed a unique and feeling sermon,
Miss Emma Tucker, the devoted
and successful bible reader, also
conducted part of the service. Rev.
Mr Stuart preaehed last night.
Rev. John E. Barnard, of Annis
ton; Rev. Bascorn Anthony, of Sa
vannau; Rev. m. J. Cofer, cf La-
Grange; Rev. L. P. Brown of Mis
sissippi; Revs. Belk and White are
amoung the ministers who are pres
ent.
Rev. L. G. Broughton will be here
today and will preach.
The music has been under the
direction of Mr. Ramsey, of Chatta
nooga, assisted by Mr. Gabriel and
Mr. L R. Gilreath.
The crowds have been large at
each service and are increasing in
size. Sunday next aa immense
crowd, perhaps the largest ever
seen at these services, is expected.
EDUCATIONAL IWFETING-
Mr. Jones Gives Part ot Friday to
the Cause of Educatl^^
Our efficient superintendent of
County schools, Mr. R. A. clay
ton, requested Rev. Sam P. Jones,
a day for consideration of educat
ional matters at the tabernacle.
Mr. Jones said promptly, “I will
be glad to set apart a part of
Friday next for the important in
terests of education.”
Come then on Friday to the
tabernacle and let’s have a great
meeting in the interest of the
great cause of educational better
ment. Supt. Clayton saw Hon.
G. R. Glenn, state school commis
sioner, and invited him to be pres
ent. Ready consent was given
“Will be on hand Friday,”—E. C.
Branson.
The above telegram assures us
of the presence of Mr. Branscn.
Come out and hear these distin
guished educators. The model
school plan will be set forth, and
the right training of children,
heads, hearts and hands will re
cieve attention.
IRE WOUND
IS IRRITATED.
But President’s Condition Unchang
ed in Any Important Particular.
WOUND HAS BEEN REOPENED
On Account of Presence of Piece
of President’s Coat Which Was
Torn by Bullet.
Bulletin, 10:30 p. in., Milburn
House, Buffalo, Sept. 10.—The
following bulletin was issued by
the president’s physicians at 10:30
p. m.:
The condition of the president is
unchanged in all important par
ticulars. His temperature is 100.6:
pulse, 114; respiration, 78.
when the operation was done on
Friday last it was noted that the
bullet had carried with it a short
distance beneath the skin a frag
ment of the president’s coat. This
foreign material was, of course re
moved, but a slight irritation of
the tissues was produced, the evi
dences of which only appeared to
night. It has been necessary on
account of this slight disturbance
to remove a few stitches and par
tially open the skin wound. This
incident cannot give rise to other
complications, but it is communi
cated to the public, as the surgeons
in attendance wish to make their
bulletins entirely frank In con
sequence of this separation of the
edge of the surface of the wound
the healing of the wound will be
somewhat delayed.
The president is now weli en
ough to begin to take nourishment
by the mouth iu the form of pure
beef juice. P. M. Rixley,
Roswell Parke,
M. D. Mann,
Herman Myntkk,
Chas. M’Bruney.
'George B. Cortklyou,
Secretary to the President.
Cherokee Club-
The Cartersville Cherokee Club
will held its first meeting for the
ensuing year on the first Tuesday
in October. The following com
mittees have been appointed by the
newly elected president, Mrs. H.
E Cary:
Library committee —Miss Mar
ian Smith, Mrs. J. G. Greene,.Mrs.
John W. Akin, Mrs. Harris Hall, I
Mrs. M. PL Patten.
Village Improvement commit
tee — Mrs. W. P. Laramore, chair
man; Mesdatnes P. S. Shelman, L.
S. Munford, Stella Brumby, J. W.
Jones.
Educational committee —Miss
Mary VVikle, chairman; Miss Viola
Stanford, Mesdames A. O. Gran
ger, Lillie Akin, W. W. Daves.
Traveling Library committee —
Mrs. Mack Johnson, chairman;
Mrs. Robert Renfroe, Miss Bessie
Lumpkin.
Social Economics committee—
Mesdames F. W. Ambler, chair
man; Felton Jones. J. W. Harris.
Building committee —Mesdames
A, O. Granger, chairman; J. G.
Greene, W. P. Laramore.
KING SOLOMON ANDTHEQUEEN
OF SHEBA-
In Connection With John Robin
son’e IO Blr Shows Combined.
This wonderful spectacle has a
breadth of effects which surprises
and delights. Its gorgeous pro
cessions and splendid ballets are
incomparable, and nothing so vast
or imposing has ever been seen iu
this country before. We gaze
upon the ancient city of Jerusalem
and the Temple of Solomon ani
mated with life and glowing with
color. It is no mere artificial show,
but a vivid and vast realiz ition of life
in the time of Solomon. The
scenes are beguiled by its reality
as well as its beauty
and the perfection of its s. At
Cartersville Monday, September
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Watches from the best new fac
tories, Elgin, Waltham and Hamp
den. AH grades from the cheapest
g a the finest adju.t.’d liners.
Every watch fully inspected and
timed and fully warranted, The
prices are the most interesting
question. Call and get them.
F. Gresham, Jeweler.
Fall Goods...
The biggest inducements ever off
ered in H
Jy Clothing,
* Shoes, Hats
Dry Goods.
New goods coming in every day and
up-to-date patterns. See us before
buying elsewhere if you wish to save
money. Nt M W M Ml
mb JKb jOfl
AN AUSPICIOUS OPENING-
Of th* Cherokee Baptist Baptist In
•titute at Aaalrsyille.
The new Cherokee Baptist In
stitute began its first term on Tues
day of this week with bright omens
of success. More than one hun
dred pupils were enrolled on first
day, and they were as bright and
happy a company of children as
the writer ever saw. It was a big
day for our neighbor, Adairsville;
the opening of a first-class high
school, the beginning of an educa
tional influence big *vith splendid
possibilities.
The good people of Adairsville
and community had looked forward
to this day as a great day, full of
emotions of anxious joy. And it
was a good day.
Dr. G. R. Glenn, state school
commissioner, was there Dr. R.
B. Headden came over from Rome.
Kingston sent up Rev. W. M.
Dyer and Prof. W. V. Whitten
berg, while Cartersville was well
represented.
The three gentlemen whose
names first appear were successful
in entertaining the large and ap
preciative audience, in a highly in
teresting and instructive manner.
Rev. J. E. Hudson was master of
ceremonies, and was happy at the
success of the enterprise and proud
that the opening day had come.
Rev. Mr. Searcy invoked rich
blessings upon the new school, its
management and the community.
The school building of brick,
two-stories high, would be a credit
to any town.
Much is expected of the new
management —Geo. W. Tribble,
principal; Miss Mattie Pearce, first
assistant; Miss Anna Foute, second
assistant, and Mrs. T. K. Graham
music and elocution, and it is con
fidently believed that they will be
equal to the occasion.
Great success to the new Adairs
ville school.
NOTABLE AMUSEMENT €VENT
Th Grand and Coloaaai Biblical
bpactacla By John Roblnoon.
John Robinson’s ever popular
and ever welcome shows come to
us this year with such important
accessions and augmentations as
to overshadow all contemporary
amusement ventures. They have
not only materially strengthened
the'r r'ng and hippodrome per
formances, and largely added to
their already va*t menagerie, but
are producing an astonishing new
feature, which can but commend
itself to all classes of patrons. We
allude to the grand biblical spec
tacle of “Solomon, His Temple
and the Q.ueeti of Sheba.” Uner
ring in historical accuracy, faith
ful in scenic delineation, realistic
in depiction of incidents aad
events, impressively grand in pa
geantic effects, magnificent in
costumes and appointments, en
trancing in musical features, be
witching in beautiful ballets and
exciting in games and chariot
races, this unprecedently sublime
spectacle will commend itself to
every visitor. The show will ex
hibit at Cartersville Monday, Sept.
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OABTOXIIA.
j The Hind Ym H m Always Bought
From a preacher and his wife.
My wife, after taking your K.K.
K. Liver Pills, iikes them better
than any liver medicine she has
ever tried, I also have used them
myself with very satisfactory re
sults. Rev. A. D. Echols.
Shady Dale, Ga.
Tkey Work While You Sleep.
While your mind and body rest Cas
carets Candy Cathartic repair your
digestion, your liver, your bowelf,
put them in perfect order. Genuine
tablets stamped C. C. C. Never sold
in bulk. All druggists, 10c.
Silver Ware That Wearn.
Is a possession to be prized. Dura
bility and beauty go together,
Bud both are united in my hand
some apartment.
F. Gresham.
For Sale or Rent-
House on South Avenue. Im
mediate possession given. Title
perfect. M. M. Puckett,
2t - Dalton, Ga.
For Sale-
Nine fine mules, McCormick
binder, McCormick mower, rake,
superior drill, corn planter, Disc
and smoothing harrows, all of my
farming tools, wagons, etc. Corn,
fodder and oats. See me.
7-i5-3tuos. J. D. Trotter.
How does this strike you.
Gent’s 20 year, filled watch, El
gin or Waltham movement, fully
as good as you have paid S2O
for, $10.40, at F. Gresham’s.
For Sale-
Four fine fresh cows, registered
and high grade Jerseys.
J. S. Beazley, M. D.
tf. Stilesboro, Ga.
Home for Sale.
I offer for sale my house and
lot where I formerly lived on Ker
nodle street, near Cassvilie street.
G. H. Aurkkv.
For Sale-
Desirable building lot froßtiog
on Rowland street 150 feet, and
running back 275 feet. Apply to
Mrs. T. L. Gilbedt.
8-22-tf.
The Royal Tailers line contains
600 of the swellest patterns in suit
ings and trousering.
Madison Milam,
Local Dealer.
For Rent-
Terrace Place on Main street,
close in. Large house with fifteen
rooms, makes an excellent board
ing house, and can be kept full all
the year. Large garden, city wa
ter. Address
Mrs. M. D. Freeman,
4t- Cartersville, Ga.
Stayed or Stolen.
A pug dog. Answers to name,
“Bobs.” Information as to his
whereabouts will be fuiiy appreci
ated.
C. McEwen.
Far Sale.
The Powell house and lot on
Douglas street. Apply to
tf Jno, H. W.kle.