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VOI>. X. NOTES ABROAD. Beautiful Cleveland and Lovely Lake Erie. Tlu* Old anti New Homeoj \JrH. Qarlield— Thriving Toronto—Niagara Falls, the indescribable. /UKXAXiJUIA B-fY. N, Y.—Of ill) beautiful places 1 tlunk this is the most beautiful. The lovely dark blue water of the St. Lawrence is on three sides of the hotel aqd on the fourth is the" busy little town. (,‘lev.ylaud is beautiful, Niagara grand, Toronto iutercating, but the Thousand Islands —ah! tJiP most entrandqg place on earth—ls the way to describe it. After the lieat of Cincinnati the coolness of this place Is delight ful. I wrote of the beauty of Ken tucky, but northern Ohio is far prettier. We traveled from Cinein mj,ti tpA'leveland at but bv getting up early we Weto enabled to see some of Ohio. The farms are more levelfffiari those ih Kentucky uijiLqyerythiug is so properly culti vated, eyen tho forests seem to have s(ipe care taken of them. Hut we’ were looking at*(nils bofory hreak- myl no matter how grand and wiiW'iipt* tiy syenery, getting up a good while before breakfast is not pleasant, and wb were right glad v, hen ,wy got to C'Jcyplanq. After getting break rnst, which consisted of leather Tor steak; brown water for coffee, and cold rolls, we went ogt to get a lujck to ride over the city. After frflfGf a time, which we spent in iryiug ty find it hack which would hold all bur party, we en gaged,a nice,carriage fot two hours and off we-went. We were driven through the business portion of the town and then turning' into Lstkq street \yc came in,full vie>v of Lake Erie. HowToveiy it did look! As far as the eye could see there was nothings.hut water—water which in the distance was of a deep blue color, aud which faded from deep to a tighter blue, thwn to a beautiful green, and finally broke into mud dy, ugly waves on tho shore. v>ne cau hardly reiiiia*.- tiiat iju: wliiir waves seen in the distance belong to the same body of brown, turbid water near the shore. There is a park on the shore of the lake which slopes down to the water’s edge. There is a pretty sward of blue grass all over the park and beds of bright flowers aud fountains and rustic bridges and, best of all, a delightful breeze. Euclid avenue, put upon which we next drove, is not as pretty as it is said to be. One side of the street hats tenement houses and cottages, while on the oilier side are the fine houses, many of which are not as pretty us tliqse .siasn on I’eachtree in Atlanta. Of course there are many very beauti ful places, but all are not pretty. One of the finest places we saw was the home of Sammy Andrews, a man who accumulated all his wealth in the short space of ten years by speculating in coal oil. The house is of gray stone and has JW)3 rooms, and there are only three in the family. The lawn is tile pretflds* part of the place. In fact the lawns in Cleveland are the prettiest I ever saw. The stables are fine, too. These rich yankees have stables which are a good deal finer than many of our houses. We saw a quaint little graystone house which was almost covered with vines, in which Mrs. Garfield lived tin* first three months after her husband’s death, and on l’rospect street we saw the house in which she now lives. We drove through the grounds of one place, and how beautiful it was! A fine old or chard, a flower garden, fountains, rustic benches, and a lovely lawn, and everything one could wish for. Through the middle of the city there is a deep ravine, in which are idl tho manufactories. It is there that all the boats for the lake are made, and iron ore brought from Lake Superior is worked there. We were delighted with the city, hut wore very glad when time came to start to Niagara. Of the latter place 1 will say nothing. That it is the grandest place in creation I haven’t a doubt, but it is beyond the powers of any iwam to describe it. We spent one short week there, and then feit like we had Stayed too short a time. Traveling is always pleasant, but when you are on a car where there is no dust or smoke, it is truly de lightful. Hut traveling by boat is the nicest of all. The day we Came from Lewiston to Toronto, across the lake," there was an ex cursion on board, and the boat was crowded. The name of the boat is “The Cilola.” It is 2*XJ feet King, and can carry 1200 people. The wind was high aud the water rough when we started, but so long as we stayed on the river it was pleasant. When we got on thd lake it was right rough. One by one the Indies went in or hung over tiie side of the boat, aud it was a sickiy and sick loafaing crowd that landed at Toronto, after what Wats to me, a very pleasant ride. Toronto, the city of churches, is m ~^urant-american. a thriving city of L70,y00 inhabi tants. About two miles from the city are the islands. On one of these is the- hospital for convales cent children, and the others have residences and parks on them. It is all very beautiful and we en joyed it. Jarvis street is the pret tiest street in the city. At some future day I’ll write of all we saw' there, but now, well 1 am going j-o wing, aud that "exceeds all else in pleasure. 8. M. A. SATI RD.VY SIGHT'S FI UK. A Mercantile JNtgblishmeut Complete •H i livtf Wrecked* j Q(i I }] Last Saturday night about 10:30 o’cJaek an akjfiu yf l*re was woun ded and in a few minutes the busi ness part'dr tffuJifW’afrHhhf'ir in an [ ilitonst- of excitement. Smoke and flames' vyery discovered issuing from the store of John Goode, in the Jones building, and in the very heart of the business, portion of the town. When first seen lire flames had gained considerable headway, throwing a bright light through tho windows, into the street, and was rapidly increasing in volume. The tire companies responded promptly to the call. No. 1 got the plug in front pf the building and No. 2 attoched l>ose from the plug in front of Anijersuu’s livery stable, the former first playing w ater on the flames. The doors of the store, which had been closed for tlu* night, wore broken open, and in a very short while the flames were extinguished. Tho fire had caught in some Unaccountable way in a lot of dry goods boxes, which were in the rear portion of the store. These ware removed, and it was ascer tained that not a spark of fire re mained. When the firemen finished their work Goode’s store was a Complete w'reck. There was more disorder and Confusion oil this occasion than w'us necessary, which was caused by the clamor of parties outside of tl*e fire companies, who got in the way and attempted to give direc tions. On such occasions it is ab solutely necessary for ail to give way to the firemen and not block the passages. Hut aii in all the fire was as well managed as could have been ex pected when it js remembered that this is oidy the seeolid actual tire that the department has had to grapple with and the boys deserve great credit for their willing and effective service. Nothing could have better shown the necessity for a first-class tire department and a system of water works than this. Were Cartersville without these there is no telling where the fire Would have stopped or bow much the damages would have been. ()ur petiole should appreciate both to the fullest extent. A YtM Vfi MAh HIES. Mr. Eugene Munford, After a a Illness of Several Weeks, Passes Aw ay. Mr. Eugene Munford, a young mau about twenty-seven years of age, died at the home of his brother, Mr. L. S. Munford, in this city, on last Friday uiglifc About six weeks ago Mr. Mun ford was taken down with malarial fever at Grady and was brought to this .city in the hope that the change would do hiui good, lie received the best medical atten tion and good nursing, but it was. beyond the power of human skill and care to bring about recovery. He was engaged in the mining business, having charge of the affairs of the Central company at Grady. He was a sober, industri ous and a business young man, pleasant and sociable, and his un timely death is greatly regretted by a large number of relatives and friends. HiS remains were interred in the cemetery at Cassville, Sunday morning, the funeral services being conducted by Dr. W. H. Felton, as sisted by Rev. J. T. Norris. Mr. Munford had three brothers, Messrs. L. S, Lem and John Mun ford and two sisters, Mrs. George Gilreath and Mrs. 11. P, Gilreath, to whom the sympathy of the com munity is extended. DEATH OF AN OLD LADY. Mrs. Charlotte Mylar ljuietly Fulls to Sleep. Mrs. Charlotte Sylar, who was perhaps the oldest person living in Bartow county, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Kate Word, in this city, on Friday night last. Mre-Bybu- wgs niuety-twu years, ten flftnnnS and tWehfy-twb days old, having been horn in Paubridge, Tenn., on September lfi. 17U7. She moved to this county, then Cass, in l&fii, having resided here ever since. in many respects Mrs. Sylar Jwas a very remarkable woman. She waw strong awl vigorous in mind and body'and during her whole life she has had only a few weeks ill ness. She Wiis a devout and con sistent nienihe? of the Presbyterian church. Her remains were interred ih Oak Hill cemetery on Saturday afternoon, the services being con ducted at the grave by Rev. \V. If. Cooper. CAitTEHSVU-LE, GEO LIGIA, T 111! IIS 1) AV. AI’GUST 14, 18)10. A CLUB DINNER. The Pettit’s Oeck Farmers’ Flub Enjoy a Big Ha.V. A Fine I>lnner \h Served and Merriment and True Knjoyment tile Order of the Occasion. Last Saturday \yqs a list letter day hi the history of the I’ettitt’s (Jb-eeif Farmers’ Club. It was the day of their annual picnic, and, as tins lwic.li tiie custom for the past several years, it was held in the grove at the beautiful home of Mr. James 11. Gilreatn, near Cass Sta tion and four miles from Carters vdile. 'it -i , Fora number of times it lias lieeii the pleasure and good fortune of this representative of the Cou rant-American to be invited to this annual affair, and on no occasion has everything passed away more pleasantly than on last Saturday. Several nieinbors of the club and a number of their friends were kept away bv providential hindrances, lad quite a crowd were present and nothing was left undone that wiki Id add satisfaction and pleasure to the picknickers. The course of eveuts passed smoothly and happily enough. About one o’clock dinner was said to be ready. A look over those sev eral tables was enough to convince aoy one that the ladies of the IV t tit’S Greek Fafmers’<!lub have no superiors when it comes to prepar* ihg a dinner. Almost every dish of which trie mind could conceive and everything delicious that the appetite could crave was■' spread in abundance. Itev. John T. Norris Offered up thanks, and then the ele gant repast, was eaten. The club people manifested their boundless huspitality in a most gracious man ner and every one feit that it was good to be there. In the afternoon tilings weutas happily ami as pleas antly as heart could desire. The elder folks sat sheltered from the sun under the trees and Conversed about anything they wanted fo, while the younger ones sirolied here ahu there in their usfiitl manner. The cltih members held their reg ular monthly meeting, and shortly after their adjournment, the people begau.,dispersing. The Pettit’s Creek Farmers’ Club was organized about six years ago, a number of Bartow's best farmers being the organizers, Asa farmers’ club it has been a promi nent factor in the promotion of the agricultural interests of its mem bers, and as a social institution it lias been equally as beneficial. Its benefits are incalculable and every* member is proud, justly proud, of tiie organization. The club is com posed of men who are among our most prominent, progressive and Useful citizens. They are: Dr. W. I. Beuham, Dr. W, if. Felton, Dr. C. F. Griffin, Messrs. Me. L. John son, T. Randolph Walker, Janies U. Gilreath, J. G. Lowry, Rich-. ardson, Geo. 1 11. lleadden, John S. Leake, L. S. Munfold, Z. W. Jack son, Bd. L. Jackson, George Jack son, and Win. 11. Lumpkin. A better location for the picnic than the one selected could not have been found. The home of Mr. Gilreath is a lovely place. The whole scene is one suggestive of thrift and prosperity. It pictures the goal of man’s highest ambition j—a prosperous, happy home. We wish the club the return of many more such days as Satur day, and may their prosperity be perpetuated. W. C. W. A HE PLY TO LOOKER-ON. Mr. Fite Tells Why the Cartersvijle Delegates Were Seated. Editors Cauraiit-American. There appeared in yoqr paper of last week a communication signed “Looker-on,” to which I desire to reply briefly. I don’t know who “Looker-on” is nor do 1 care. My opinion is that he is either a political dead beat or a jaekleg lawyer, or both; and that lie has cuucealed his identity in or* der to give force and effect to what he has written, He has either tg norahtly or willfully misstated the facts; and his attack ui*m the con vention, upon the ttltiancemen and lawyers who composed it—is only the whirl of disappointment and will deceive ho one. He is the fel low that Sam Jones says always hollows. The facts are these: Un the morning of the primary elec tion it was agreed by some of the friends of Uie candidates that in as much as the candidates had not had printed any tickets with the names of candidates for delegates, and in as much as (Jartersville dis trict was entitled to twenty-one del egates, and it would take a great while to write, as well as coant them, we would not vote for dele gates, and that after the election the friends of the successful candi dates would select the delegates to represent the district in the county convention. This agreement was made public aud was satisfactory to the people aud they so ypteil, and j not a vote was east? for delegates until io the evening, and over half of the votes were eitst before din ner. During the dinner hour certain fellows; parties to said agreement, and with full kiaiwledge of it, pri vately alutsFeret-ly “gathered them selves together” and had printed some tickets vtth twenty-one names oil them for delegates, in eluding themselves and the halites of two or three republicans, and about sixty of these tickets were voted along during the evoilhig, which were less than one-sixth of the whole vote ftastj. The managers knowing that these votes were cast in violation of said agreement aud were a fraud upon the people, most of whom had voted before the tickets were even printed refused to count them, so tar as the delegates were concerned, hi id cer tified that the delegates were to be selected by the friends of the suc cessful candidates. On Tuesday morning before the convention met a mass meeting was held at the court house and twenty-one delegates selected, all democrats, in accordance with said agreement. When the convention met a contest was announced, and the whole matter was referred to a committee of thirteen, one from each militia district,ami after a full and fair investigation the commit tee decided in favor of the dele gates selected by t+ic mass meeting and the action of tiie com mil tee was adopted by ttie convention, I think, without a dissenting vote. In seating the mass meeting delegates the convention decided three tilings tb-wit: 1st —That the agreement was val id and binding. 2d—'That the tickets cast for del egates were in violation of said agreement anil a fraud upon the people. 3d—That republicans are not en titled to seats in a democratic con vention. Good law, good morals, good democracy. Mr. “Looker-on,” poor fellow, even complains at the delegates selected to attend the gubernatorial conven tion, and here they are: M. Jones, John N. Dobbs, A. F. Woolly, W. T. Ilamby, R. 11. Dodd, M. L. John son, John W. Gray and T. Warren Akin, and pretty clever gentlemen they are too, I think. And fight here I will inform Mr. “Looker-on,” that most of these gentlemen went to the gubernatorial convention ami kept wober, helped to nominate Col. Nesbitt, by a “large majority,” paid their bills and came home. Again Mr. “Looker-oil” says tiiat the convention made an execu tive committee and a lawyer is its chairman. Here is the committee selected: t Cartersville—J. M. Smith and T. W. Akin. •Cassville —J. G. Lowry. # Sixtli —J. W. Adams. ~Euharlee—G. M. Isbell. —J. K; Smith. -Iron Hill—J. C. Jolley. ■wpine Log—W. L. Adams. Salacoa —J. O. Hubbard. I Adairsville —L. V. Wilson. —W. E. Lee. ‘ Wolf Pen—F. I’. Stone. .—Stamp Creek—S. A. Rodgers. -Kingston—L. Burrough. '“Emerson —J. N. Dobbs. J. M. Smith is the chairman, and Mr. “I.looker-on” says the chairman is a lawyer. Well, maybe lie is, certainly he is if “Looker-on” tells the truth. Hut wito ever before heard of that good old rook-bottom ed, iron-ribbed, organized democrat, farmer and allianceman, James M. Smith, being a lawyer? i Mr. “Hooker-on” nped not worty himsfelf about deutbefatlc Aonveu tions, lamest lawyers and true alli aheemen, they take care of the country and themselves. Very respectfully, A. W. Fite. A RUNAWAY MARRIAGE. A Very Young Couple From Cnrterx. ville Mopped in Atlanta. (Evening Journal, Monday.) They were on their way to be married but— “ There’s many a slip,” etc., and they are now a sadder but wiser eouple. Near Carters ville Mr. Walter Ballinger and Siiss Barbara Ken nedy Hve, Both are young people, about it* years old, aud are cousins. They became attached to one another, and despite thi* protesta tions oT her family deciued to ntarry anyhow. Yesterday they left home togeth er and went to Cartersville, where they were lost sight of. Miss Kennedy's brother, however, decided to prevent the marriage, and taking for granted that they would come to Atlanta started for this city. He found the couple here at the Hast Tennessee depot, and took his sister back to her home. There was no objection to the marriage except the age of the young people. NOTICE. The Board of Mayor and Aldermen of tho city of Cartersville, will moot artlie < omn-.il chainbtr ri Monday, the IKth day of August, for the purpose of cor recting error* in the tax assessment for the year ISWt. Hoai’t if. Mij.am, Clerk of Council. ft ROYAL OCCASION. Animal Banquet of the Medical and Surgical Society. A Magfilfloent Supper Servctl ftt tli** Shel inun Hotel and Short Sporchow Marie —A Kevhrche Allair. The doctors and their friends had n fine time Tuesday evening. The occasion was the annual banquet of the Middle Cherokee Medical and Surgical Association and it was given at the Shelman hotel. From the beginning to the finish the entertainment was one of gen uine enjoyment and good fellow ship. Sociability, sparking wit and a brotherly feeling reigned supreme. About *8:30 o’clock the doctors and the guests began assembling in the rooms at the hotel engaged for the occasion and pleasantly spent an hour or more iu social converse. It was a happy gather ing of congenial spirits and one for tunate enough to be an eye-witness Could not fail to note the preva lence of a full and free band of brotherhood and professional affin ity. It was greatly regretted that some of the members were unable to be present. Those in attendance were Drs. F. It. Calhoun, Lindsay Johnion, J. S. Beasley, Claud White, A. T. Calhoun, J. T. Bowdoin, J. G. Green and P. J. Rhodes. The guests were Messrs. It. C. Miot, W. W. Young, M. F. Word, Alfred Gilbert, Walter Wyatt,Capt. Calhoun, A. M. Willingham, J. A. Stover, Harris Best, Jack Beasley, Buford Green, Dr. Heyward and Jesse Willingham. About ten o’clock the doctors and their guests assembled In the din ing room where a most sumptuous and elegant repast awaited them, such as only Mrs. Shelman can prepare. There were three well laden tables, each decorated charm ingly and artistically with hand some boquets and at each plate was a dainty buttonaire. Every thing that could lure the appetite was served auu by a unanimous. <<f iiis tirt-nufii. the supper was declared perfect in every respect. After the repast wasover speeclt maktag was in order. Dr. F. 11. Calhoun, president of the association and toastmaster of the occasion, made a few happy remarks, after which Dr. Johnson welcomed the visitors. Dr. J. T. Bowdoin delivered an interesting address to the druggists, to which Dr. R. C. Miot responded. “The Press” was complimented with a toast to which Jesse Willing ham responded. Dr. White, Capt. Calhoun anil other gentlemen were called upon and responded in a happy manner. On this annual blowout the Mid dle Cherokee Midland and Surgical Association eclipsed itself. The evening sjieiit will be remembered as one of the most pleasant events of the kind that has ever occurred in this city. The Revival at the Methodist Church. A protracted meeting Is now go ing on at the Methodist church of this city, which is conducted by the faithful pastor, Rev. H. J. FJlis. Much interest is manifested in the services aud already a few acces sions to the church have been made. Mr. Ellis is preaching some stirring sermons, which ail should hear. Rev. Mr. Hallenger, of Rock mart, will assist Mr. FJlis most of tills week. The Taberiiuele Meeting. The time for the Cartersville meeting is rapidly approaching. It is now only two weeks and four days before the great tabernacle grounds will be covered with vast crowds, The building is being made iu readiness, lights are being arranged for aud Miere will be plenty of water to quench the thirst of the multitudes. Tiie hotels and hoarding houses are arranging for the accommodation of tiie visi tors. It is expected that this will be one of the .greatest meetings ever held here. VERY RKSIKAIW.K PROPERTY KOI! SALE. The Planters’ and Miners’ Bank offers for sale that choice property called the Oar Factory lot, fronting a longdistance on the VV. A A. Railroad and on Tennes see street. One of the most desirable lots in Cartersville for any sort of uianu facturiug business —one acre and u half. For terms call on J. J. Howabd, 7-10-lm President P. A M. Hank. English Spavin Liniment removes all hard, soft or calloused lumps and blene iahes from horsos, blood spavin, curbs, tpllnts, sweency, ring-bone, stifles, sprains, all swollen throats, cough, eto. Save SSO by use of one bottle. Wurrant #d. Sold by M. F. Word, druggist, Car tersville. novU-ly Fruit jars! fruit jars! Young A Mays Tt’s so nice. It’s so refreshing. The soda at Young A Mays’. For lame back, side or chest, use Shi loh’s Porous Plaster. Price cents. 1 GREAT CLOSINGOUT SALE * l 9 /-r a skk , yv i Ty \ P2RTER tglf / VAdGHAR’S. p . ■•) .‘.i M - r , qyt r-v A- fjf Mjjn| <|H* Cur Buyer Leaves This Month for the Eastern Markets to Purchase Our Fall Stock. We must have room for new goods, consequently our entire stock must be reduced in the next 30 days. Now is your chance for genuine bargains. We offer our entire stock of white goods at cost Note these prices: Fine swiss plaids and stripes worth 40c. now 2oc. yard, fine India linen plaids worth &5r now 15c. yd., fine India linen plaids worth 20c. now lie. yd., fine India linen plaids worth 15c. now 10c. yd., fine India linen plaids worth now 9c., striped and plaid lawns worth loc. now sy£. yd. Our entire line colored lawns and muslins at cost, challies 3*4c. yard. Our line of satines will be sacrificed to close out. Here Are Some Prices: French satines worth 35<f. now 1014 c., fine satines worth 25c. now 15c., fine satines worth 2oc. now lie., nice satines worth Viy 2 c. now 9c. We have a few straw hats left. They will be sacri ficed at less than half price. . Porter & Vaughan are offering tremendous bar gains in ladies' undervests. Jersey ribbed vests worth 25c. now 10c., Jersey ribbed vests worth 35c. now 15c. Jersey ribbed vests worth 45c. now 25c., Jersey ribbed vests worth Ooc. now 35c. Only seven ladies’ black silk umbrellas left, they go at cost. A big bargain in these goods as they were bought way under value. OUR SHOE DEPARTMENT must be reduced to make room for an immense line of new shoes now being made for us. All our Oxford ties at cost. All our slippers at cost. Summer weight shoes at cost. Our entire stock of shoes at greatly re duced prices. Dont fail to price our '■ ' •*! mr h ' v * .41 ) K :v A Ui ,J vf.iiAii ■ *nM> •. Laces and Embroideries. they are going at the lowest prices ever before shown in this market. Just received, A NEW LINE OF BELTS. in leather and silk. New line Windsor ties in great variety. Black silk handkerchief and other novelties fancy notions. See and price our goods before pur chasing. We can and will save you money. PORTER & VAUGHAN. Headquarters for Dry Goods and Shoes. NO. 11.