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jfew Series—Vol. Ill—No ‘45 DHIJITION EXERCISES. Pupils of the City Public Schools Will Contest for PLACE OF REPRESENTATIVE. To the State Declamation Society at Atlanta—Exercises at Opera .House Saturday Morning. There will be an interesting de clamation contest at the opera house next Saturday morning, when the pupils of the public schools will declaim for thw place of represen tative in the state declamation con test. The State Declamation Society, in which the public schools here has a membership, will have its annual contest at DeGive’s Opera house, in Atlanta, in May. Each school that is a member is entitled to one representative in the contest. The trial for this place will put the pupils all on their mettle and strong efforts, will be made for the <listiuction which gives an oppor tunity for the prize. The committee of judges is made up of well know r n instructors from other points, and as these do not know any of the contestants and they will be known in the contest alone by numbers and not by their names, absolute fairness and free dom from partially is assured. The committee is composed of Prof. W. J. Noyes, of Acworth; Prof. Ralph Newton, of Adairs ville; Prof- Jesse Jackson, of Stil esboro; Prof. P. C. Carmichael, of Eubarlee, and Rev. M. L. Keith, of Rome. It will be remembered that the Cartersville schools entered the state declamation contest last year and their representative carried off the first prize, the winner being Miss Lizzabel Saxon. m The best clothing sold in north 'Georgia is at Vaughan’s of course. If they dont demonstrate this you dont have to buy. Candidates and Their Friends TAKE SPECIAL NOTICE. That durinar April and May you should keep your liver and blood in good condi tion by a liberal use of those standard remedies, Wordd's Pills, Word’s Sarsaparilla. Commence their use now. Pills, 20 cents a bottle ; Sarsapa rilla, 75 cents per bottle. M. F. Hi, The Druggist. THE NEWS AND COL'RANT. PYTHIANS GO TO CEDARTOWN Grand Chancellor Milam Insti tutes a Lodge In That City. Grand Chancellor C. M. Milam, accompanied by a number of Phythians from the lodge of this city, went over to Cedartown Mon day evening for the purpose of instituting a lodge of this popular order in that city. The members of Cartersville lodge who went were C. M. Mil@m, Hampton Field, Walter Akerman, Frank Wallace, H. E. Felton, L- D. Knight, E. Strickland, J. S. Calhoun, W. H. Wikle, F. F. Satte.field, Eugene Smith, Albert Brevard, J. P. Rogan, Levi Reeves, J. A. Hender son, Lee Webb, Garnett Greene, W. C. Walton, John Trippe, Bob McGinnis, Paul Gilreath, F. V. Turk, R. M. Gaines. A lodge of thirty members was instituted. The work of adminis tering the degrees lasted through the night. Chancellor Milam and those accompanying speak in the best terms of the treatment accorded them by their newly created brother Pythians of Cedartown and predict for the lodge a prosperous exist ence. Refreshments were seved in the early hours of the night, in which feature of the entertainment the ladies participated. It was at the home of Mr. McAlpin. STILESBORO FARMERS CLUB. Met Last Saturday With Mr. S W . R . berts. The Stilesboro Farmer’s Club held an interesting and profitable meeting with Mr. S. W. Roberts at his home in the hills of Paulding. Mr. Roberts’ home is about fifteen miles from Cartersville and five miles west of Stilesboro. He is engaged in the saw mill business, but recently had the misfortune to lose his saw and shingle mill by fire, causing a loss to him of about two thousand dollars.' He intends to rebuild at once, and for the present is filling his orders by using another mill nearby where his was located. Nearly all of the members of the club were present and the morning w r as devoted to the rou tine business of the club, and the afternoon to short talks on garden ing, in which all engaged, and gave some interesting points on raising the different varieties of vegetables. At noon Mr. Roberts invited his guests into the dinning room wffiere an elegant and sumptuous dinner was enjoyed. Mi. Roberts was assisted in entertaining by his accomplished daughter, Mrs. Lee Garwood, of Atlanta, who came up for the occa sion. Mr. Robert’s home is surrounded by hills, with an abundance of pure spring water, and is a de lightful place to live. THE CITY’S CHARITIES. Cherokee Club Organize to Co-op erate With the City. The Charity committee recently organized in the CherokeeClubcon sistsof three (3) representatives from each church in town and is to take up the work of a Benevo lent Association” in this commun ity. The purpose of the committee is to help those who are worthy and need assistance and to co operate with the like committee on the town council. Names of those in need of help or donations of any kind will be most gladly received by the chairman or members. Bapt.st church —Mrs. W. P. Lararaore, Mrs J. W- Vaughan, Miss Geneva Attaway. Episcopal church —Mrs. Lily Bradley, Mrs. George Gilreath, Mrs. P. S. Shelman. Methodist church —Mrs. W. M. McCafferty, Mrs. Will Satterfield, Miss Mary Wikle. Piesbyterian church —Mrs. John Postell, Mrs. M. D. Freeman, Mrs. L. B. Womelsdorf. chairman.' Letter From Mrs- Gordon- Mr. G. H. Aubrey has received the following letter from Mrs, John B. Gordon: ‘‘Mrs. Gordon has read with heartfelt appreciation the resolu tions passed by the citizens and the Daughters of the Confederacy of Cartersville, and she wishes to thann them most earnestly for these expressions of love and ad miration for General Gordon, and of sympathy for herself and family in this their great sorrow. March 30, 1904. CAKTERSVILLE, GEORGIA, THURSDAY, APRIL 14th, 1904. m JONES 1101. Greeted by Large Crowds at Lec ture and at Church Service* CHARACTER AND CHARACTERS Discussed In Lecture— Untarnished Truths Presented with a Humor That Took Away the Sting. Greenfield (Ohio) Republican. The season’s lecture course se ries closed on Saturday evening with the Sam Jones lecture. Mr. Jones took for his subject “Character and Cbaracteis,” and there were not many phases of character or many types of charac ter that were overlooked in the course of his two hours’ talk. Sam Jones speaks according to his convictions, and presents what he considers the truth in ungar nished English. His lecture was replete with an original humor that took the sting out of the many pointed statements he advanced, and brought a laugh instead of a frown. While his language is not always the kind to which polite society is accustomed, still its blunt ness is tempered by the softness of his southern accent and by his personality. Mi. Jones did not hesitate to ex press his opinion concerning Green field and her moral atmosphere, which in his estimation would be highly improved by a thorough spring house-cleaning. The clergy, the laymen and public at large, each were charged with their share of responsibility, in a half satiri cal, half humorous way, but which was altogether serious enough to make Mr. Jones’ meaning evi dent. Even those of Sam Jones’ hearers who were not entirely in sympathy with his style had to ad mit that they were highly enter tained. On Sabbath morning Mr. Jones occupied the pulpit and addressed a house packed from wall to wall. Not only was the seating capacity filled to overflowing, but every inch of standing room was crowded. Those who heard Sam Jones in his lecture were entirely surprised by his sermon of Sabbath morn ing, the most critical were cb-n med and his greatest friends were mov ed to increased admiration. He took for his text the passage, “God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son that whoso ever believeth on him should not perish but have everlasting life.” He delivered the message of the great Father’s love with a warmth and sympathy, and with a simple spirituality, that made it a tangible, tender protection. No mere comment can do the sermon justice. Its directness, its simplicity, its power, accentuated by the ability of the natural orator to carry his audience to great heights, produced a masterpiece that will live in the hearts of his hearers, and will lend anew esti mate to the character of Sam Jones. Department Store —weekly ar rivals, newest novelties, greatest sales, most satisfying quality and prices—Vaughan’s. A Matter of Health There is a quality in Royal Baking Powder which makes the food more digestible and wholesome. This peculiarity of Royal has been noted by physicians, and they accord ingly endorse and recom mend it. ROYAL BAKING POWDER CO.. NEW YORK. death of dr. griffin. One of the City’s Best Known Phy sicians Died Monday. Covington Elite prise. Shortly after i o’clock Monday afternoon Dr. George G. Griffin, one of the best known Covington physicians and citizens, passed away at his home on Clark street after a sickness of about three weeks. The news of his death spread rapidly, and many feeling tributes were paid him by his friends and admirers. It can be truthfully said that no citizen of Covington has enjoyed more pop ularity and esteem, and if there was ever a man who passed through life and died without an euemy, Dr. Griffin was that man. The funeral service was con ducted at his home Tuesday after noon by Rev. R. C. Cleckier, and his remains were taken to Oxford for interment. Dr. Griffin was 69 years old, and is survived by two brothers and one sister: J. H. Griffin, of College Park; C. M. Griffin, of Covington; and Mrs. Frank M. MeanSj of Ox ford. There are five children liv ing, Mrs. T. R. Jones, of Carters ville; Mrs. Robert Tompkins, of Helena; Mr. Robert Griffin, of Cartersville; Misses Mamie and Susie Griffin, of Covington. During the civil war he was a surgeon in the confederate army, and at the time of his death was a prominent member of the local camp, confederate veterans. JUDGE FITE’S RECORD. In Supreme Court Compared with Other Judges, Editors News and Courant: The following shows the affirm ations and reversals of the Judges of the Superior Courts of the Cher okee Circuit from the organization of the Supreme Court to this date some serving longer than others Judge’s Names. Affirm. Reversals A. R. Wright, lti <SO J. H. Lumpkin, 10 32 J. W. Hooper, 2 T. H. Tripp, 50 54 L. A. Crook, 19 21 D. A. Walker, 22 13 James Milner, 10 12 J. R. Parrott, 39 55 C. I). McCutchen, 87 31 .T. C. Fain, 93 58 T. W. Milner, 95 86 A W. Fite, 121 108 This shows me in the front rank, being number five as to affirmances and number one as to cases dis posed of; and is conclusive of the absurdity of all that my opponent says against my legal or executive ability. The people have been kind to me, and for which I am profoundly grateful; and, on the other hand, I have been faithful to the people, and they know it, and will not be deceived by campaign circulars. Relying upon my record, and upon the people, I am. Very truly yours, A. W. Fite. Card From Mr. Adams. To the voters of Bartow Cos. Some parties have circulated the report that I do not want the office I am in the race for. I wish to say that the report is false, and if elected will fill the office to best of my ability. Yours respectfully, N. M. Adams. April 12, 1904. NEW SPRING SPITS Young Men of Taste and Discernment will be quick to appreciate hi extreme stylishness of iia suit shown in the pic ture. It is The Royal Sack tluee-buctou, full-chested an 1 broad in the stioiil lers, made in all the popular Summer fabrics an<l in an ttractive yarietv of pat. terns. At so low a price as $12.50 rpiIEKE i* nothing in the style. tit, fa brie or tai tori ng of this hu it -L that would suggest the idea that it was “Ready-made.”--On the other hand there ia everythinsr in the appearance and quait,y to suggest, tin highest class of merchant tailoring. It is art-tailored ,y Schloss Bros, & Cos, Producers of Distinctive Apparel for Gentlemen. find With a New Suit you wnt a straw hat. The stvles embrace patterns and designs vou don’t find just any where —for Dress to $2.50. Ladies can Be Entertained And Buy Successfully in the added lines of last week. New fea tures all the time—stvle always right—prices positively guaranteed. It’s now silk gloves —in black and white—more silks—crepe cloths —voiles—mousehnes—linens skirts — silk petticoats—and increased line of house furnishings. “Drop in and let u talk it oyer.” J.W. VAUGHAN & CO. Out Hi tiers to Particular People, CARTERSVILLE, 04. LOCAL NEWS IN BRIEF. Mr- John P. Lewis spent Mon day in Atlanta. Rev. T. J. Branson,*of Rock mart Institute, will preach a masonic sermon at Pine Log on the first Sunday in May. All Masons and the general public are cordially invited. Mr. A. R. Battey, better known as Red Battey, died suddenly of apoplexy, at Rome, Saturday night. He was a candidate for tax receiver of Floyd county, at the time of his death. Mr. Robert Best who has been for some time in tbe insurance business, with the state of Penn sylvania as his field, has been making a short visit to his parents in the city this week. We have been notified by Mr, G- H. Aubrey, secretary of the Chamber of Commerce that the telephone rate to Atlanta, which was recently raised from 30c to 40c. has been reduced to the old rate of 30c. Claiborne Walker, a well known colored shoemaker, died last Mon day morning at 4 o’clock. He had all his affairs arranged for the trip and was to have started on the morning train for California where he intended to locate. Ready twade Sun Bonnets and Aprons at Vaughan’s. Mr. R. M. Pattillo announces his name as a candidate tor county commissioner. His fitness for the place is too well known to need special attention at our hands. We predict for him a strong sup port from the voters of the county. Coroner James Harrison was called to Kingston Saturday to hold an inquest over the body of Charles Bowden, a negro who was shot and killed by John Davis, another negro, on Friday night. The killing took place near Bow den’s home and was about his wife. Davis fled. Judge G. W. Hendricks is still confined to his home with a stub born case of grip and consequently has been prevented from mingling with the voters and looking after his canvass. He desires that bis friends will take cognizance of his sickness and remember him with their aid and votes. Old Series—22d Year Up-to-dateness in Boys Knee Pants.. Vaughan’s. Mr, Frank Pruden. of Dalton, was in the city last Saturday, Reports from farmers about the fruit crop are to the effect that though a portion of the fruit is killed it is about sufficient to make that which remains better than it would have been. This is the case on upland but in low places, how ever, as a rule there is little if any fruit left uninjured on the trees. Miss Emma Tucker, of Nash ville, the well known bible reader, closed a two weeks series of meet ings at the Methodist church last night. This sweet-spirited con secrated, earnest worker in the Lord’s vineyard, has a gift of pre senting the gospel in an impressive way upon her hearers and many are moved by the power of her words. The meetings here have been very interesting and have accomplished much good in direct ing souls to Christ and causing those already professing his name to make new resolves for better liviug. Miss Mary Wright, of Rome, has rendered excellent aid in the meetings by her singing. SIOO Itewwnl. SIOO The othi* pioir will b ) pleased to learn that there is at least one dreaded disease that science has bt-eu able to cure in all its stages, and that is Catarrh. Hall’s Catarrh Cure is the onlv j>ositive cure now known to the medical lraternity. Catarrn Doing a constitutional disease requires a con stitutional treatment. Hall’s Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system, thereby destroying the foundation of the disease, and giving the patient streugth by building up the constitution anil assisting nature in do ing its work The proprietors have so much faith in its curative powers that li -v off jr One Hundred D dlars for any ase that fails to cure. Send for list of estimonials. Address F. J. CHENEY, Toledo, O. Sold by druggists, 75c. .ail’s Family Pills are the best. K. of P. Meeting Notice- A regular cor vention of Car- tersville Lodge No. 42, Kuights of Pythias, will be held in the Castle Hall Fri- * ■day, April 15th, 11904, at 7:30 p. •n . sharo. Work in Ist and 2d Rank ‘ < C. M. Milam, C. C. w. H. wikle, K. R.