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New Series—Vol. Ill—No 30 LETIEd FROM JOSEPHHARLINC From the Lone Star State Where He Now Resides- WELL PLEASED WITH TEXAS- Had Chare of Several Churches and is Now Located at Mineral Wells. Letter from Texas. Over three years have elapsed since I took mv departure from Georgia to come to Texas to be come one of her inhabitants. When I first came, I was indeed ■“A stranger in a strange land,” not a single person in the entire state with whom I was acquainted, so far as I knew. But since that time I have met numbers in various parts of the state and can now num ber my friends and acquaintances by the hundreds, I must say that Texas has some as good people to live within her borders as can be found anywhere. People living in other states have an idea that the people out here are not at all abreast of the times —people who are ignorant and much noted for their roughness and fighting qual ities; some even think that some of the Texans are still wearing horns, as they were said to do years ago. But when one visits the state and sees with his own eyes, he is soon convinced that some of the best people that can be found anywhere live in Texas. For intelligence, true courage, refinement and cul ture, Texas has a people that can’t be excelled. The resources of Texas are sim ply wonderful. It has been said that a wall could be built around the whole state beyond which no one within could go, and still Texans could live in luxury and make more advancement than any other country on earth. About one third of the cotton crop of the world is raised here, the wheat, corn, and oat crops are most excel lent when seasons are favorable. Texas is the biggest cattle country on earth, her lumber industry is also unsurpassable and when it comes to her oil wells she simply has enough to supply all the six continents with all of the islands of the sea thrown in. The rice crop of Texas in the southern portion is also getting to be quite an enor mous thing. And yet, let me say that no one need come to Texas with the expectation of getting rich by living on flowery beds of ease; people have to work here just as they have 10 do anywhere: but I believe in my heart that when the proper qualities of true man hood are asserted here, noble suc cess is sure to follow. Possibly Texas has made more true progress in the past few years than any other country on earth, -she is destined to continue to grow for some time to come. The Panama canal will be a great bene fit to the state. AJ ay be some will be interested to know something about my career since I left Georgia. I was pastor of the South Austin Baptist church, at Austin, for about 16 months; then I became pastor of the Baptist church at Smithville, where I remained about i§ months; then I resigned to be associated with Sid Williams, a most noted evangelist; I was with him until about three months ago when I became pastor of the Mineral Wells Baptist church. I am well pleased with my work here, have some most excellent people to co operate with me in my work; the church is one of the leading 25 Baptist churches of the state. Mineral Wells is a growing little city, about the size of Cartersville. It is one of the most famous health resorts of the world. lam inform that about 50,000 visitors register ed here last year; quite a number of visitois here just now. If any of your readers ever break down in health and wish to go to a good health resort, one that is sure to do them some real good, my advice to them is to come to Mineral Wells. I am glad to note from your paper that your city is in such a prosperous and progressive state; I can see no reason why Carters ville should not become one of the leading cities of Georgia. I will try to write again anon. Sincerely yours, Joseph D. Harling. P. S. I see that my friend, Prof. THE NEWS AND COCRANT. SCHOOLS CLOSE NEXT WEEK. Exercises to Be Conducted at the Tabernable. THE GRADUATING EXERCISES Will Be Held on Wednesday and the Declamation Contest on Tuesday. The closing exercises of the Cartersville pnblic schools will be held at the tabernacle ou Tuesday and Wednesday, May 24th and 25th. On Monday, the 23d, the public is invited to attend tne oral exam inations in the various class rooms at the school buildings. On Tuesday, the 24th, the dec lamation contest will be held at the tabernacle, beginning at 10 o’clock a. m. The contest for speakers’ places was held at the school buildings on Tuesday morning, and the suc cessful contestants were as follows: EAST SCHOOL. First and second grades —Finchie Verner and Georgia Watkins. Third and fourth grades—Ger trude Smith and Ina Moon. Fifth grade—Mildred Matthews and Emily Daves. WEST SCHOOL. First and second giades--Annie Lee Jackson and Mary Lou Young. Tniid and fourth grades—Pryor Waldrup and Isa Neel. Sixth grade—Ethel Bilbro and Tony Comorata. High School —Rebecca Knight, J. V. Marshall, Mary Lou Milner and Bessie Watkins. The contestants are divided into two classes. The junior division, which is composed of the first four grades of both schools, will con test for one medal, and the senior division, composed of the fifth and sixth grades and the high school, will contest for the other medal. Four medals are offered as usual by the board of education, two for elocution and two for composition. The latter contest came off last week, and is divided the same way as the elocution divisions. The awards will be announced ou grad uation day. The sixth grade and high school pupils, under the training of Miss Sallie May Akin, have learned a number of songs, and will furnish music for the exercises on Tuesday, and will also sing on Wednesday. GRADUATING EXERCISES. The graduating exercises will be held at the tabernacle on Wednes day, beginning at 10:30 o’clock, Saffer’s orchestra, of Chattanooga, has been engaged for this occasion. The program for Wednesday is as follows: PROGRAM- Chorus by Pupils. Prayer .. .....Rev, J. E. Barnard. Salutatory, (jueenie Mary Jones, 2d Honor. Orchestra. Of Athletic Contests in School and College. The Good. James Vivian Marshall. Orchestra. The Evil. Henry Lumpkin Osnient, 3d Honor. Orchestra. A Musical Symposium. Music Universal. Maxie Marinda Barron, 3d Honor. Orchestra. The Human Voice. Sarah Watts Rogan. Orchestra. The Swed.sh Nightingale. Blanehe Carson Hendricks, Orchestra. Unwritten Music Grace Gilreath. Orchestra. Church Music. Charlotte Eliza Mar shall. Orchestra. National Music. Sallie Elizabeth Donahoo. Chorus by Pupils. Music in Public Schools. Annie Sa die Tinsley. Orchestra. Recessional. May Belle Jones, Ist Honor. Orchestra. Address and presentation of diplo mas and award of medals by Judire John W. Akin, president of board of education. Presentation of certificates of pro motion. Chorus by pupils. Carmichael is presiding over the Euharlee Institute. I spent four years with Paul at Mercer Univer sity and I must say that a grander and better man can’t be found any where. I congratulate Euharlee upon her wise choice. mEYSHONEMAR for childrens tafo, turm. Ho oplatoo CAItTEKSVILLE, GEORGIA, THURSDAY, MAY ID, 1904. IT BROKEN FOR FOUNDATION Work on New Baptist Church Begun Monday. DR- BARNARD MADE TALK- Large Crowd Present to Witness the Beginning of the Work for New Church. On Monday morning at eight o’clock a large number of the mem bers of the Baptist church and others who are interested in the building of the new Baptist church, assembled ou the grounds where the church is to be built, to cele brate the moving cf the first dirt for the foundation. Rev. John E. Barnard, pastor of the church conducted the exercises which began with a song, ‘‘How firm a foundation, etc ” which was followed by reading from First Co rinthians, 3d chapter, 10th to 15th verse and prayer. Dr. Barnard then made an inter esting talk in which he stated that there would be three other celebra tions during the building of the church and upon its completion. The next one will be when the first foundation stone is laid, the third upon the occasion of the laving of the corner stone, and the fourth when the church is complet ed. Dr. Barnard was handed a pick, and pulling off his coat, he dug up enough of the hard earth to fill a wheelbarrow, which was loaded and rolltd off by the building com mittee and the deacons of the church. This closed the ceremon ies for this occasion and the work was turned over to the laborers who went to work in earnest to move the dirt out for the founda tion of the new church. EXCURSION AND PICNIC —— Euharlee to Rockmart on Tuesday, May 24th. The Euharlee Institute special which will carry the friends of the contestants of the Euharlee-Pied mont joint debate to be held at Rockmart promises to be a great success. The train will leave Cartersville at eight o’clock on Tuesday morn ing, May 24th, and make stops at Stilesboro and Taylorsville only. The debate will be held in the new auditorium of the Piedmont Institute at ten o’clock, a. m., and after the exercises a picnic dinner will be enjoyed. The event promises to be one of the most enjoyable of the com mencement season, and a large number of people from this city and along the line will doubtless attend. CUHES WtIEHE ALL ELSE FAILS. 3T fter* Best Cough Syrup. Tastes Good. Us© in time. Sold by druggists. I- 0- 0 F Meeting Notice- A regular meet- Cartersville Thursday night, May 19th, 8 o’clock. Woik in 2nd degree. W. E. Smith, N. G. Gideon W. Hendricks. Sec’y. ROYAL Baking Powder Saves Health The use of Royal Baking Powder is essential to the healthfulness of the family food. Yeast ferments the food. Alum baking powders are injurious. Royal Baking Powder saves health. ROYAL BAKING POWDER CO., NEW YORK. STATE SENATOR t P. DODD Delivers Himself to Prison Com mission in Atlanta- CONVICTED OF EMBEZZLEMtN Will Be Giyen Clerical Job at South Ceorala Lumber Camp Atlanta Journal. Former Senator W. P. Dodd, of the 43d district, who was recently convicted in the superior court of Gordon county for embezzlement, and who was sentenced to two years in the penitentiary, Monday morning presented himself at the prison commission, and announced that he was ready to be sent to any place the commission desired him to go, and that he was perfectly willing to begin serving his sen tence. He is under bond until Tuesday, however, and will not be sent any wnere until that day. He was ac companied by Arthur Ramsuer, his litelong friend, and a well known attorney. Secretary Good loe Yancey, of the prison commis sion, will determine this afternoon where he will send the former state senator. Under the present law former Senator Dodd may have to work ou the public roads of the state, as the law provides that all felony convicts sentenced for five years and under shall work on the public roads of Georgia in the counties which desire them. Unless they are sent to some county to labor on the roads, the law requiies that they shall go to the state farm at Milledgeville. Some of the attorneys, however, are of the opinion that the law is not so explicit, and that the com mission can place men at its dis cretion. Owing to the enfeebled condition of Senator Dodd and his poor state of health, his friends have made a special request upon the commis sion to send him to some lumber camp, where he can do clerical work, as he is unable to perform any physical labor. If it is found that this cannot be done, he will be sent to the state farm and placed in the office there. He came down to Atlanta, unaccom panied by any officer, and gave himself up. As his bond does not expire until Tuesday, he will be a free man until Tuesday morning, when he will again appear at the commission. Very few people were in the of fice of the commission when he came in Monday morning. He walked in and asked for Secretary Yancey, He asked Captain Yan cey if Chairman Turner was .n the city, and, on being informed that he was not, he conferred with General Clement A. Evans, who was the only member of the com mission present. No definite place to send the former senator was decided upon. Attorney General Hart will be called upon, very likely, for a con struction of the law, and, if it is possible to do so, he will be sent to some lumber camp iu south Geor gia. Otherwise, as stated, he will go to the state farm. He will be allowed to go to what ever place he is assigned to with A BIG BUSINESS is Not ttie Result of Accident. Our gradual increase is the result of merit and our rigid consideration of our customers’ interest. Also due to fifteen years of study, and ability to buy a little better quality for a smaller price. This season we are far better equipped than ever before, the stock is of such magnitude, the style and quality so satisfying and the price so prominently in your favor that reason can not but influence you our way. ONE PRICE TO EVERY ONE. The dollar of one man is as valuable as another and entitled to as much consideration. Our preference is to all who trade here, and we over and over again promise and assure them every protection. Every day alike. No baits, no leaders, no “cost” but a steady sameness that gives you values of saving when the year’s work is done. Beautiful washable Habu tai Silks, very popular, 23 to 36 inch, 50 and 75c. Novelty Cotton Suitings,in all colorings and Scotch weaves, 15 and 25c. Linen Skirtings, valuable and lasting, very popular, 50c. New arrivals in woolen Voils, the best fabrics for black suits, 50c to $1.50. The last creations in net top Laces and They 3re exclusively worn. You must see them. 15c to 1.00. Ladies’ Lace Stripe Ho siery in white, black, cham paigne and fancies, 25c to 1.00 If we haven’t got what you want we can get it tor vou at a figure that will please and save you money. We are entitled to the opportunity of showing you. You will not be forced to buy. One price to all. J. W. VAUGHAN & CO. CARTERSVILLE. CA. out any officer to accompany him. He has the symapthy of thousands of friends in his present trouble, and a great majority of them be lieve that he is only technically g lilty. He was charged with embezzling $1,200 of the county’s money while he was county school commission er. He was found guilty last week, and Judge A. W. Fite made the sentence upon him as light as pos sible. In addition, he nol prossed several indictments for forgery which were pending against him. As soon as he was convicted Senator Dodd promptly sent his resignat’on as senator to Governor Terrell, and announced that he would not appeal the case - TO MISS STRICKLAND- Miss Vickers Entertains in Her Honor at Washington. Washington, Ga , Chronicle. A large and elaborate affair of the past week was the card party at which Miss Sara Vickers enter tained on Friday evening m Honor of herctiarming gu -st, Miss Marian Strickland, ol Cartersville. The house was lovely in its dec orations of roses. The color scheme of red was carried out in the din ing room, hall and parlor. Miss Vicicers was unusually pretty, and received her guests in a gown of white silk mull trimmed in lace. Miss Strickland, who is a stately blonde, was very attractive in a gown of black lace. She carried an armful of red roses. Hearts were played during the eveuing, and assisting Miss Vick ers in keeping score was Miss Louise Toombs. The first prizes were won by Miss Strickland and Mr. Will Jackson. During the evening a delicious salad and ice course was served. Miss Vickers’ guests were Misses Marion Strickland, Volo Benson, Mary Cozart. Reba Irvin, Mallie Hill, Frances Jule Ficklen, Mary Irvin, Burdeen Biechele, of Canton, Ohio; Clifford Sims, Emmie Fick leu, Louise Toombs. Lucy Sims, Ethel Almand, Mary Tower, of Americus and Stella Callaway and Messrs. Will Slaton, Gabe Toombs, James A. Benson, Jr, Tucker Ir vin. Frank Simpson, Will Jackson, Henry Slaton, John Green, J. E. Old Series—22d l r e?r Pepperal drill, pearl but tons reinforced full size clastic seam Drawers for men, 50c. Fine Balbriggan Shirts and Drawers for men, long or short sleeve, good val ues, 25, 50c and 1.00. Bovs’ Balbriggan Shirts and long and short Draw ers, 25c. Eclipse and Manhattan Shirts, 1.00 to 2.00. Heavy Bath Towels. 20 to 50c a pair. 81x90 31eached Sheets, 60c to 1.00. Full size white Quilts, 1.00 to 3.50. Floor Rugs, new patterns, 75c to 6.00. Reynolds, Joe Terry, Luke Faver,, Hugh W. Quin and Harry O’Neill, Mrs. John James Hill and Mrs, Joel Latimer. THE WINE CASE- City Gains Suit In Supreme Ceurt of Georarla. The following is the decision in the wine ordinance case which was carried from the City Court of Car tersville to the supreme court: Stephens vs. Henderson, mar-, shal. Habeas corpus. Before Judge Foute. City court of Cartersville. Candler, J. —I. An ordinance enacted by the mayor and alder men of Cartersville, in 1887, pro viding for the inspection of all domestic wines sold in that city, fixing the fees of the inspector* and prescribing penalties for the violation of the ordinance was not invalid and contravening the general domestic wine act of 1877. It furnished sufficient foundation loi an amending oidiuauce passed in 1893, which also was valid. Any city or town where the sale of domestic wines has not been prohi nted bv a general acj or the local option law, may regulate the sale ot such wines within its limits, provide penalties for a violation of such regulations, and impose a tax upon each place where such wines are sold. This, however, is not applicable to sales of wine made from grapes or berries grown on the land of the seller, or upon land leased or rented by him, unless such person establishes a place of business to make such sales, or engages regularly in the business of selling the same within the terri torial limits of such city or town. Judgement affirmed. J. B. Conyers, for plaintiff, T. C. Milner for defendant. Attention, Veterans! P M. B. Young Camp, No. 820, U- C. V., will meet at the court house at 10:30 a. m., Saturday, May 21 st. A full attendance of members is urged, as important business is to be transacted. R. W. Murphey, Commander. J. H. Cobb, Adjutant. FOLEYSIMMAR I stops the cough and htals lungs