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Series— Vol. Ill — No 38 the superior court. July Term Will Be Short—Ad journed Term in October. The July term of Bartow rior Court opened Monday, his honor, Judge A. W. Fite, presid ing The term will be a short one, occupying only the better part of this week; but there will be an adjourned term, commencing the fourth Monday in October and holding two weeks or more, as the business may require. Conditions rendering it most advisable to make the midsummer term a short one, and let business cro over to a more convenient time, Judge Fite so ordered, and his ac tion will meet general sanction. Judge John Y 7. Akin is interested in most all the important cases, and his presence is now required in the legislature, and the people of the upper end of the county are just now beginning to handle perhaps the largest peach crop in the his tory of the county, demanded their close attention until all work is completed and shipments made. These constitute sufficient reasons, but added to this is the fact that the farmers generally are at an unusually busy time with their crops. The grand jury is composed of the following gentlemen: J. H. Pettit, A. A. Adcock, J. W. Knight, Thomas Lumpkin, I. Y. Davis, N. B. Cannon, A. L. McMakin, J. H. D. McCormick, W. P. White sides, S. S. Atwood, J. F. Stephens. T. J. Kitchens, James N. Smith, G. B. Elrod, Joel T. Conyers, L. C. Ctow, W. A. Jackson, W. H. Jones, J. B. Foster, W. D. Trippe, W. B. Brooksher, J. E. Field, John W- Stubbs. Thomas Lumpkin was selected as foreman and J. W. Knight clerk- Judge Fite, in his charge to the jury, touched on the usual matters supposed to come under the scope of the court’s duties, and also on some special matters. The investi gation of the records of the county officers was admonished, as was the looking into road affairs, fedu cational matters, etc. He thought the ordinary, by virtue of his office, ought to be a member and chairman of the board of commissioners, as is the case in Whitfield, Gordon and other near by counties, and a law making this change would be a good one. The commutation road tax, he thought, ought to be increased from 50 to 75 cents, and he would rather the jury would say nothing about any bad condition of the roads than to say anything and then fail to return road commis sioners who had neglected their duties. Judge Fite referred to the recent lynching, reciting such things per taining to it as had come u,nder his knowledge, and asserting his duties in the premises, which he could not ignore. He said: “Noth ing stirs the blood of the southern man as quick as an offence like this, and in no section is there more love for female virtue than our own; in do section of the world do men have more regard for wife, mother, sister than in the south.” At the same time, said he, most men do, and every man should, have regard for law and order. Some one has said that law without equity is better than equity with out law. The trouble about mob violence is the tendency and the danger that men may get to the point where they have no respect for law in anything. He charged as is usual in cases of killing, and it was for the jury to §ay what mtn participating in this were guilty of. It had been promised that the man should be returned to the jail, but a running around •in the jail with him. and then out, THE NEWS AND COURANT. retaining possession of the prison er, was not a compliance with such promise. The taking of that man away from the officers was a viola tion of the law. Judge Fite charged strongly in regard to violation of the whisky law, but said our present law was as good as could be had on the whisky question, and that there were less whisky selling offences than there were for pistol-toting; gambling and other such crimes, the whisk)’ law was as effective as any other law. Judge Fite changed the jury re garding the sale of Peruna. saying: “If it is what I hear it is, its sale is a violation of the law,” He asked them to get. a bottle and have it analyzed by the state chem ist, so as to pass upon it in Octo ber. He charged also against ciga rettes strongly, and cited the law against their sale. He thought the city council ought to pass a law by which a boy on the street smoking a cigarette could be ar rested and carried to the calaboose. Tte traverse jurors, drawn for the third Monday in July, will serve for the week beginning the fourth Monday in July, and those drawn for the fourth Monday in July will serve for the week begin ning the fifth Monday in October. The business of this week's ses sion will consist of the tiial of a few civil cases and the cases of criminals in jail. The trial of John Marshall, a negro, for the killing of Elias Pat terson, another negro, occupied a day, a verdict being reached Tues day afternoon, which was that of manslaughter. The killing oc curred last fall and was in front of the home of Dr, J. S, Beazley, near Stilesboro. There was nothing but defendants’ statement regard ing the vital part of the affair, but he claimed Patterson drew a knife and threatened to kill him. Mar shall pulled a piece of plank from a fence and struck Patterson on the head with it, the blow being fatal. Patterson’s knife is said to have been found in the road. John Marshall was sentenced to five ::i the penitentiary Green Cotton, a Negro who stole a horse from T. M. White last Feb ruary, was convicted, and his term was seven years. NEW BAPTIST CHURCH. Another Interesting Service on the Ground This Morning. There will be another special service Thursday morning, July 14, at 10 o’clock on the grounds of the new Baptist church building across from the court house. Pastors Christian and Cleveland, of the Methodist and Presbyterian churches will each take a part in this service. Rev. Sam Jones will also deliver an address in his own interesting way. All the people in Cartersville interested iu the upbuilding of Christianity are cordially invited to attend this service. Remember the time, Thursday, July 14, 10 o’clock a. m. John E.JBarnard, Pastor. Ex-Citizen’s Return Visit, Mr. W. C. Baker, of Tishomingo, Indian Territory, accompanied by his daughter, Miss Ella, is on a brief visit to the city. Mr. Baker was long a citizen of Cartersville, and was once honored with the mayoralty, but moved west about ten years ago. He has recently been quite ill, but has improved, and it is hoped is on the road to complete recovery. Mr. Baker’s many Cartersville friends were glad to see him. CARTERSVILLE, GEORGIA, THURSDAY, JULY 14, 11)04. FOR THE HORSE REEL Interest is Growing in the Movement. SOME CONTRIBUTIONS. An Improved Fire Service for Cartersville an Important Movement < Interest is growing in the move ment to provide an improved fire service for Cartersville. This is an important movement for the city. Besides providing additional safety against the destructiveness of fires it will put the city in anew rank in insurance, securing a better rate on all properties. Compared to the expenditure, the benefits will be great. Every body should aid the movement. NThe present fire chief, Mr, W. M. Graham, has been very active in all matters looking to a consumma tion of this scheme and his efforts have availed much. The ladies have interested themselves and gave a bazaar that netted a nice little sum foi a starter. It is the purpose to raise by out side means as much as possible and then apply to the city council for an appropriation. Let the friends of the move do what they can. Contributions to the fund will be duly appreciated. It is a trifle reflective upon the home people that the two largest so far are from non residents. One of these, the first, is from the Etowah Milling Cos., the last is from that noble lady, Mrs. Gilbert, who has lately moved to another locality. The following is her letter enclosing her offer: Mena, Ark., July 6, 1904. Mr. J. S. Calhoun, Cartersville, Ga. Dear Sir: I notice in the News and Courant, of June 23d, that the ladies of Cartersville are endeavor ing to raise money to assist the firemen in purchasing additional conveniences for fighting fire. The cause is a good one, and by accept ing the enclosed contribution, the firemen will enable me, in a small way, to express a gratitude, which, though somewhat belated is no less sincere, for their great kindness to me and mine. By attending to this, Joseph,you will oblige Your Friend, Sarah L. Gilbert. ALL DAY SINGING. Interesting Meeting of Vocalists of the County on Fifth Sunday. There will be an all day singing at the Baptist church at Allatoona on the fifth Sunday in this month, 31st. \ Prof. Tavvzer will conduct the singing assisted by Prof. Nations and others. All singers with their classes and the people in general are invited to attend tvith well filled baskets as we expect some thing to eat too. We have a good organ and a good w’ell of water in the church yard and a good spiing near by which will afford plenty to drink. People generally will be done laying by, by that time so come join us and let’s have a good time. 18th Georgia Regiment. Each and every servivor of this famous old regiment, with their wives, their sous, their daughters, and their friends are respectfully and earnestly requested to be pres ent at a reunion to be held at Ac worth, Ga., on Friday, the 12th day of August, 1904. Be sure to come. A good time awaits you. Respectfully, * Geo. S. Owen, bec’y. Mr. Jesse Wikle, a prominent druggist of Anntston, Ala., spent a day or so with his father, Judge J. R. Wikle, in this city last week. Mrs. Bartow Milner, of Eastman, Ga., is iu the city, guest of the Misses VcEwen. MONET CONVENIENCE A New Money Transfer Has Been Inaugurated. FUNDS BY TELEGRAPH. Western Union Telegraph Com pany Start Transfer System First of July. The Western Union Telegraph Cos. inaugurated a money exchange system for Cartersville July Ist. By this means money can be sent conveniently by telegraph from Cartersville to any point in the United States. The inauguration of this system, besides being a convenience and an evidence of the town’s business growth, is a compliment also to the superior management and en ergy of the company’s local man ager, Mrs. W. F. Baker. These exchange systems are only instituted when the volume of bus iness justifies, and the natural increase, supplemented by Mrs. Baker’s untiring and steady efforts, have brought about the necessary conditions. Scoie another for advancing Cart ersville THE CITY POLICE. S. P. Satterfield Elected Day Marshal and Force Reduced from Three to Two. The resignation of Chief of Po lice J. A, Henderson was tendered at the* regular meeting of council last Thursday night. At an ad journed meeting last Monday night the matter of electing his succes sor was taken up. It was decided that the police foice be reduced to two men in stead o' three, and that one of the night u en be selected for the day job. The election was by ballot, and resulted in the choosing of S P- Satterfield. On Chief Henderson’s retire ment, the council passed the fol lowing complimentary resolutions: Be it resolved, by the'mavor and aldermen of the city of Carters ville, that, in accepting the resig nation of Chief of Police Hen derson, we do so with a great many regrets; and the sentiment of the entire body being that he has dis charged the duties of his office faithfully and impartially, that an official vote of thanks, confidence and esteem be, and the same is hereby, made to Chiet Henderson, and the clerk is ordered to spread this resolution upon the minutes, and to furnish Chief Henderson with a copy of the same. Mr. Satterfield, the new chief, has held the position before and is an experienced vigilant and dutiful officer He was elected to the night job at the beginning of last year. Mrs. Granger Entertains. Mr. N. N. Granger entertained beautifully with a luncheon on Thursday, at the home of Mrs. A. O. Granger. The handsome home w’as made unusually attractive with a wreath of cut flowers and palms. At one o’clock a delicious lunch eon was served, the guests being seated in the dining room. Three quantities of red roses were used as decorations and silver candelabra holding red tapers lighted the table. Mrs. Granger was assisted in receiving by her mother, Mrs. A. O. Granger and Mrs. Sprpull. of Marietta. > 1 Her guests were, Mrs. Watt Harris, Mrs. Fraser, Mrs. Brumby, Smith, Mrs. Will Young. Mrs. Logan Vaughan, Miss Cornelia Field, Miss Christine Lumpkin, Miss Ella Neel. Miss Mary Hall, Miss Lou Graham, Miss Laura Graham, Miss Marian Strickland and Miss Carter Miss Ida McEwea is at home from Eastman, Ga. FREAKS OF LIGHTNING Wonderful Cireuit of Bolt at the Home of Mr. Layton. WILL NOT BE PAID. Gorcrar Ktfusts Paymont *f Reward for Aasailaat of Mrs. Baaister. An interesting question, says the Atlanta Constitution, was de cided by Governor Terrell yester day when he refused to pay the reward of $l5O offered for the ar rest and conviction of the assail ant of Mrs. Banister, who was recently assaulted by a negro. The crime was committed near Allatoona, Ga., some days ago, and created considerable excitement in Bartow county, where it occurred, and elsewhere in north Georgia. Searching parties were organized at once, and a widespread effort to capture the villain was immediately begun. A day or so after the crime was committed two Gordon county young men, by name Gray and Kay, caught the fugitive and sur rendered him to the sheriff of Bar tow county. Later Mrs. Banister identified the captive as her as sailant, and when the news of this spread a mob formed and the negro was promptly lynched. After the lynching the two cap tors of the negro retained Attorney George A. Coffee, af Calhoun, Gordon county, to aid them in se curing the reward of $l5O which Governor Terrell had offered for the arrest and conviction of the miscreant. Yesterday the gover nor received a letter from Colonel Coffee, asking that the two young men be paid the reward. At the gbvernor’s direction, however, Sec retary Hitch wrote to the attorney, stating that only a part of the con sideration, the capture, had been fulfilled, the negro not having been “convicted.” as the offer of the reward required. Therefore, said he, the reward could not be paid. There are instances on record of where a state reward has been paid when the criminal was lynched, but Governor Terrell regards this practice as impolitic and unwise, and will pay no rewards of the kind. Mrs. Felton’s Presence. The presence of Mrs. Felton at these unveiling ceremonies, her coming down from her home iu Cartersville for tba‘ express pur pose, her appropriate and eloquent little talk, the brilliancy of her eyes and the smoothness of her blow crowned by her silver hair, all suggest the still unwrit ten story of a woman who, in the words of those who know her, is a character inseparable from Geor gia’s history for the past forty years. Her public spiritedness does not partake of that spirit that worships only the rising sun, but espousing a cause once means her loyal sup port afterwards, and she is as in tei caicu iuuHy in me "wi k begun by the woman’s board of the expo sition as she was when, as one of the valuable members, she realized that out of it would come the first work of Georgia women in organ ized efiort, and in the support of certain lines of work, which were essentially women’s, and in which she is the recognized pioneer.— Atlanta Constitution. To Dew’s Pond. A congenial party from this city enjoyed last week at Dew’s pond, in Gordon county, the noted fish ing resort of north Georgia. Among those in the party were: J. M. Field, Hampton Field, W. W. Young, H. T- Bradley, C. N. Patterson, L. W. Reeves. They caught many fish and had plenty of fun and unanimously vote Dew’s a great place. Old Series— 2sth Yeir At the home of Mr. J. W. Lay ton, six miles from the city on the Tennessee road, last Friday after noon, lightning played extraordi nary pranks. A wagon loaded with wood stood under a tree in the yard. The tree was struck and the same bolt struck the wagon, tearing it up somewhat and some of the wood was scattered about the yard. The same bolt passed thence through the breast chains of the gear lying on the wagon tongue and passed into a large root of the tree, shat tering it -badly. Thence the bolt went into and through the ground, tearing an ugly trench along the way, thence into the house, killing a turkey under the house, knocking up a piece of flooring and passing into the stove bursting it to pieces, thence into the chimney, which it well nigh demolished; shingles were also torn from the roof of the house. Mrs. Laytou who was in the yard not far from the tree first strnck, was knocked over and badly stuti ned and Mr. Layton, who was plowing about 30 yards from the house, was also badlv shocked. Cartersville boy. As Caihitr of Bank at Pavo Hugh Ford Seetr Fine Showing. The following clipping from fhe Thomasville Times-Enterprise will be of interest to the many friends of Mr. Hugh C. Ford, who is uow at Pavo, Ga-: “On July 4th was held the second annual meeting of the stockholders of the Bank of Pavo. While the bank has been in operation only nine months, its condition as shown by the report of the cashier, Mr. Hugh C. Ford, was very gratify ing to the stockholders, the net earnings for the year being 18 per cent on the capital stock of $15,000. The bank is well officered. Mr. E- M. Smith, president of the Bank of Thomasville is president. Dr. J. Frank Harris is vice president, and Mr. Hugh C. Ford is cashier. The board of directors is composed of men who have won success for themselves in the business world, and are well qualified to look after # the interests of the institution. “The Bank of Pavo,while gaining success for itself, has done a great work in upbuilding the business interests of the town in which it is situated.” DAVIS IS ALL RIGHT. M , W. H. Feltan Says a {Good Word for Nominee for Viee President. “The best thing the democrats did at St. Louis,” said Mrs. W. H. Felton the other day, “was the nomination of Henry G. Davis for vice president. He is a statesman of fine judgment, prudence and honesty, and will win a doubtful state for the democrats. I knew him in Washington when he was senator, and admired him for his solid worth as a man and a repre sentative of the people. His wom en folks are charming people. He is old, but still active, and the democrats will find they have made no mistake in naming him for sec ond place.” Waited for the Grease. A Cartersville housewife in structed her kitchen maid to go and wipe the dishes, “and to use plenty of elbow-grease on her cup towel.” The bewildered menial lingered in silence until the mistress of the house, out of patience, said, “Why don’t you go on?” “Why, miss, whar is dat elbow grease you -rants me to use on de cup towel?” _