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THE BAGGING TRUST BUSTED! ii ■ ■ ►♦ -4 1 " F or a ll ]\ gainst pjiGH Prices:^ Tllo farmers of B: r vnv and surrounding country can afford to wrap their cotton in jute bogging this year, and all the people can afford to supply themselves more comfortably than ever because of ti e leiubU Cut Katt s at in mense FAEL and WIN TER SIOCK of J. P. JONES, THE REGULATOR OF PRICES, V. .6 bought. Striking a "lookls'th'eVhcriMst l^^ bTfound*£| 1 ' ! B ?Ap S redatdng t^*iberi n pat a rona <^eof"h“ y puwlc,Tnow proposy to prove my giving the tl'e f all mv bAlfcAlMv H . DRESS GOODS from the cheapest grades to royal fabrics that would adorn a queen. The latest novelties in Prints, Ginghams, and standard goods Riady-made Clothing ot etcry grade king amts, I^nSESKNo ™tt.r wi..?”on want, 1e u, strike your fancy. All the latest novelties in Gents' Furnishing Goods, Notions, &c. The boss stock of Boots, Shoes and Hats. In fact we are now full up m every department. Come and see, and price goods, and you will be convinced that you can save money jy lacing wi i ' 1 * -vl J . 1 . * J t )IN Jhb, The Feople’s Friend and Regulator of Prices. oct3-3m , * • __ THE COURANT-AMERICAN. TIirSHSRAY, OCTOBER 11, 1888. E. CHRISTIAN, D.B FREEMAN, Editors and Proprietors. TKRMH OF SUBSCRIPTION —IN ADVANCE. 1 Year - - - - $ l 6 Months :i Months • >0 RATES OF ADVERTISING. space. lmoT \ ;l 11108. | 6 11108 | 1 year, One ill AT TAooj A? 7 SOI $lO 00 Two inches 350 7 50| 10 00 15 00 Three Inches, 500 10 00! 12 ,0 20 00 Four inches, 000 12 00j 15 00 25 00 Fourth column, 700 15 0(0 25 00 40 00 Half column, 11 00 20 00| 40 00 60 00 One column, 15 00| 35 00j 6C 00| 10U 06 Focal notices ten cents per line for first inser tion. For a loiik ' 'time, lower rates. Terse communications on matters of public in terest solicited. Chief Justice Fuller took the oath of office and assumed the active duties of his position last Monday. An abbreviated se. sion of the legisla ture may be looked for. The peanut crop is cut short by dry weather. Decatur, Ala., is reported to be in a sad plight It is cut off from everywhere by strict quarantine, and there is said to be actual suffering for bread. The splendid letter of Mr. Hinton Helper, which we published last week, was copied from the Baltimore Manu facturer's Record, which is doing a grand work for the South. Mr. Morton, like his leader on the ticket, in his letter, merely points to the party platform, and like the fellow that posted the Lord's prayer up in view, re marks: “Them's my sentiments.” What higher honor is there than being elected Governor of the glorious old State of Georgia without opposition? Gordon certainly has a warm place in the great heart of the Empire State. The indomitable W. A. Huff and other live citizens of Macon have rolled up their sleeves and gone to work with the deter mination to make the State Fair a big success, and they will do it. Let Bartow county look after her grand mineral dis play at ouce. The speculators and gamblers are still running the price of wheat up and it is likely that poor folks will soon have to fall back on grits,.hominy and mush. It seems to us that a little pure statesman ship might devise a remedy against this outrageous “trust" business. While agile politicians rack their brains over weather-beaten problems tin live go-ahead business man, by planting judicious announcements in important papers ami pursuing other like credita ble means, greets general prosperity. He can leave fogies to their dry rot, and never deprecate the alleged distemper of business consequent upon a political year. At Spring City, Tenn., Saturday, Adam Watson, a Republican, but a worthless character, stabbed and killed George Henderson, a quiet inoffensive negro for no other cause than that he had at the last election voted the Demo cratic ticket. This is a happening over which the Northern Republican papers will fail to raise the regulation howl. It matters much whose ox is gored. The deadly parallel column is doing its work. The Rock mart Slate rings it on the brilliant John Temple Graves who allowed several editorials from the Hart ford Courant and New York Herald to get into his editorial columns; the Iven nesaw Gazette goes for the Marietta Journal with it. Gentlemen remember, aU are welcome to the Courant-Ameki can a effusions, and can appropriate 11 ‘ "ithout fear and trembling. Atlanta is still tryingto~harmonize*’ t bar room business and the church people, lhe only way to harmonize is for the bar room crowd to close the saloons, or for the temperance people to cease to oppose them. It seems hard for some people to grasp the idea that the abolition of the liquor traffic is obliged to come—not only in Georgia, but all over the country. The question will be “agitated” just as long as a bar room is open to deal out the liquid fire of dam nation. The Tallapoosa Journal, one of the handsomest weeklies in Georgia, has been enlarged to an eight-column paper. It is ably edited, and is a credit to a live pushing young city in which it is published. The average reader, from a recent dispatch, will be more than pleased to learn, doubtless, that “the Rajah of Sikkim, India, has surrendered and the British have occupied Turnloong, the capital of Sikkim. The Chinese Envoy at Lhassa has sent a letter to General Graham, announcing that he is en route to Gnatong to arrange peace,” provided he escapes the certain shock attendant upon the'double-jointed pronunciation— or, the lockjaw. The conservative people of Atlanta have gotten out a municipal ticket, as follows: For mayor, John T. Glenn; for alderman, W. M. Middlebrook; for council men, first ward, Joseph H. Irish; second ward, J. J. Meador; third ward, A L Robbins; fourth ward, H S McLendon; fifth ward, A L Kontz; sixth ward, Hugh T Inman. Walter R Brown also persists in running for mayor, and he will proba bly be backed by a full straight whiskey ticket. The Republicans also talk of put ting a ticket in the field. [Communicated.] Important to Those Who Put Money in Pianos. Without meaning to worry the public with a controversy, which may not be very interesting to them, we find that owing to a recent published card from the agents of the D. H. Baldwin piano, in which our name is mentioned, we can not in justice to ourselves allow their statements to go unanswered. They have endeavored to detract from the merits of the celebrated Kranioh & Bach piano, of which we are agents, and but for the fact that they are in error, we would pass their statements unnoticed. However, as public servants, we feel that something is necessary again from us— not to repel an attack, but to expose the methods of these agents of the D. H. Baldwin piano. Aside from the fact that Kranich & Bach are rated by Bradstreetat SI,OOO-, 000, they have won their high position in the piano trade by manufacturing a first-class instrument, on which they naturally place their name. Now, what we want the public to understand is this: We will lay a wager that these sewing machine agents, who have suddenly turned piano dealers, will not give the public the manufacturer's name of the Baldwin piano. The rating of Baldwin personally at $300,000 to $500,000 has nothing to do with the case. A million aire could be a swindler. We know, and so does every music house and every musical publication in America, that stenciled pianos, are not made by the best manufacturers. They are made by people who know they are cheap, and who will place anybody's name on them for the consideration of a sale. Reputa ble piano makers make no pianos for others and have the pride and the hon esty to p>ace only their own names on them. If Baldwin will give the name of his manufacturers and establish it we will gladly withdraw the charge we make of its being an inferior and a stencil instrument. But this Baldwin will not do, nor will his agents, who are bluster ing about “buying” Kranich & Bach and all their agents. The people of North Georgia do not want to be led into buying an inferior grade piano. That the Baldwin is a stenciled instrument is proven even by their own agents, for they openly say that “it is made for Baldwin.” But by whom? This is what we want to know. The public has a right to demand this, and we openly challenge them on the subject. The public must understand that no man can handle a piano with his name on it that is not a stenciled in strument, unless he be a manufacturer'; as all authorities and sensible people who k now anything at all, understand 4 stem iled instruments are interior. TlTl IKV Ch f aP IXI an ufaeturers, there s but one conclusion, and that is that the Baldwin piano cannot and will not -tand the test or wear with a Kranich & Bach instrument or any other well known house that sells and makes under its own name. The fact that the Baldwin piano has his name “east” on the plate, counts for nothing whatever. He could have his name “cast,” stenciled or pain ted all over his pianos, then it would not mean anything. It is the manufactur er’s name that is worth everything to the public, and not the guarantee of an agent selling a stenciled instrument. These agents of Baldwin suggest that we are worried about their “coming inlo their garden.” If square com petit if n comes up in our garden we would say nothing, but when “weeds" spring up, we must chop them down. We are able to present 300 names in Georgia who have bought the Kranich & Bach pianos, and every one of them are satisfied. Then we are agents for other pianos, among them, Weber, Wheelock, Gobler, Linderinan, Peek & Son, Yose & Son, Newby & Evans, Ster ling, Stuyvesant & Briggs. A word personal to ourselves: The claim made by the Baldwin agents that they are 50 times able to buy Kranich & Bach out, is very wide of the mark. Bradstreet quotes Kranich & Bach at $500,000 to $1,000,000, and we are put down at $35,000 to $50,000, Brad street. quotes Baldwin at $300,000 to $500,000, and Omohundro & Cos. at SIO,OOO, to $20,000. Accepting the last figures in each case, it will be seen that we (Kranich & Bach and ourselves) are quoted over twice as high as Baldwin and his agents. Comment is unneces sary, as the figures speak for themselves. We understand that Baldwin, of Cin cinnati, sends his pianos "on consign ment” to his agents, and as we pay spot cash for all instruments the public can I easily see who can sell the cheapest, or it there be some who don't see let them buy anything, from a house and lot to a sewing machine “on time” then offer to pay cash “right down” and they will then see certain. We know that we save from . $15.00 to $30.00 on a piano by paying for it when we get it, rather than after we sell it. As to the guarantee of the Baldwin agents, we have nothing to say, except that when they assert that any dissatis fied buyer could levy on theirpianos over North Georgia, they place the buyer in an awkward position as to rights, as nearly all pianos are consigned to agents, and are not their property, Nor do we see any reason for Mr. Smith to go over and seize Mr. Jones piano sim ply because Jones bought from the same agent he did, and the agent did not ful fill his contract with Smith, we rather guess Jones would kick mightily. As to our individual responsibilities we will only say that Mr. Freyer alone owns personally and unencumbered, 10 acres of lots in Gartersville, besides a hotel, farm and stores in Marietta, house's m Atlanta and West End, with not a dol lar’s encumbrance on anything, nor has he ever had a judgment hanging over him in any shape whatever. These agents propose to exchange their pianos with dissatisfied patrons, for the Estey and Decker Bros, instru ments. This they cannot do, as they cannot obtain the Estey or Decker pianos in Borne, Gartersville or that vicinity. In conclusion let us add these proposi tions. 1. The Baldwin is unquestionably a stenciled piano. 2. The Baldwin agents will not give their manufacturer’s name. 3. All stenciled pianos are made by inferior manufacturers. 4. We have been long enough before the Georgia public to establish our re sponsibility. 5. While we don’t sell Stein way, Knabe or Decker Bros, pianos, we cheerfully rec ommend them as grand instruments — first-class all around, but we could not say the same thing about any stenciled instrument. This is all we want to say. The buyer cannot feel safe in getting a stenciled piano, and this fact will remain apparent to any one who will stop long enough to consider common sense truths. As those sewing machine agents don t seem to know anything whatever about a piano—can neither tune, repair or reg ulate them —not even knowing who is the manufacturer of the B & Cos, —but perhaps having some suspicion, or reason to be li *ve that it is made by J P Hale—and cannot cost more than half what tliev sell It at—they think to shield themselves in t teir guilt of robbing people and selling stencil goods by bringing these very charges against ourselves, as well as K & B. Poor child, that does not know its own father!—that father ashamed to ac knowledge it. It makes us “feel badly ; ’ and for those innocent purchasers who find their money wasted on this badly raised child, oh! we ‘ feel so badly.” Respectfully, Freyer & Bradley. P. S. Let it be understood that we did not start the charges about the Baldwiu piano being a stenciled instill ment. The., were made by the Musical Courier and the American Art Journal, of New York City, in answer to numer ous letters of inquiry from different parts of the country regarding the standing of Baldwin and other stenciled pianos. We are svilling to say, however, that the charges have been pretty well sustained. F. A B. Get your old stoves repaired at the foundry. All old parts made new. It T. H. Withers & Cos. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF CANDIDATES. FOR JUSTICE OF THE PEACE. To the voters of the 822d district, G. M, Hav ing served as a constable of this district for about four years, and ha ve never been accused of stealing anything, I find it doesn’t suit my talent, and by the solicitation of some of my friends, and Esquire Smith having declined run ning. and various other reasons too tedious to mention, I hereby announce myself as a candi date for justice of the peace and earnestly ask the support of the good voters of this district, l promise, if elected, to do my whole duty. Your humble servant, F. C, Watkins. FOR TAX COLLECTOR. Thanking thd people of Bartow county for their support and help in the past, I respectfully ask them to give me their support once more in n.y candidacy for the office of Tax Collector. This is a class of work that I can do, notwith standing my physical condition, and I need the office. My experience in this line of work justi fies me in promising efficiency if elected. W. W. GINN. FOR TAX COLLECTOR. I hereby announce myself as candidate for Tax Collector of Bartow county at the ensuing January election, and respectfully ask my friends for the same, as 1 need the office, promising to do my whole duty if elected. JOSEPH SHAW. FOR ORDINARY. We are authorized to announce the name of J. A. HOWARD as a candidate for re-election as Ordinary for Bartow county. Election first Wednesday In January, l&S!). FOII ORDINARY. To the people of Bartow county : I hereby an nounce myself a candidate for Ordinary of Bar tow county, and respectfully a k your support and influence. Election first Wednesday in Janua! ry next. This August 27th, 1888. G YV. HENDRICKS. FOR TAX RECEIVER. I respectfully announce myself as a candidate for Tax Receiver of Bartow county at the ensu ing- January election, and ask the support of my fellow-citizens, with a promise to do my full duty if elected. Albkkt Smith. FOR TAX RECEIVER. The name of Thomas P. Wofford is hereby presented by many friends as a cand date for the office of Tax Receiver o Bartow county at the ensuing January election. The support of his fellow-citizens is respectfully solicited, with the assurance of faithful and efficient service in this capacity selected. FOR TAX RECEIVER. 1 hereby announce myself as candidate for Tax Receiver at the coming election in January 1889, and ask the support of the voters of Bartow county for the same. B. L. Durham. FOR SHERIFF. To the voters of Bartow county: At the solici tation of many of my f> iends I have consented to make the race for Sheriff of this county at the election in January next. Mr. John W. Coughlin will run as my deputy. If elected I pledge to the people of Bartow county an honest, humane, faithful and impartial discharge of the duties of the office. Very truly, John T. Layton. FOR COUNTY TREASURER. We are authorized to announce the name of Mr. H. W. Cobb as a candidate for re election as Treasurer of Bartow county. Election to take place on the first Wednesday in January. FOR CLERK. We are authorized to announce the name of F. M. Durham as a candidate for re-election as Clerk of the Superior court for Bartow county. Election first Wednesday in January 1889. ANNOUNCEMENT. To the voters of Bartow connty : I hereby an nounce myself a candidate for Sheriff' of said county, with A. M. Franklin and James H. Wil liams as Deputies. 1 respectfully solicit your votes, and if elected I promise a faithful and im partial discharge of the duties of the office. This lltli July, 1888. J. W. Williams. FOR SHERIFF. We are authorized to announce the name of Mr. Wesley W. Roberts as a candidate for Sheriff - of Bartow county, with Mr. H. R. (“Rob”) Maxwell, of Pine Log district, as his deputy, at the ensuing January election. FOR TAX COLLECTOR. I herebv announce myself as a candidate for Tax Collector of Bartow county at the ensuing election, anil respectfully ask my friends and the people generally to give me their support, as I need the office and can and will faithfully fill iti elected. F. M. Dellxnger. FOR TAX COLLECTOR. We are authorized to announce the name of J, L. MILHOLLIN as a candidate for Tax Collec tor of Bartow county. The election to occur on the first Wednesday in January next. FOR TAX COLLECTOR, We are authorized to announce the name of ,T. F. LINN as a candidate for re-election to the office of T ix Collector of Bartow County, Ga. FOR TAX RECEIVER. We are authorized to announce the name of NAT DUNNAHOQ as a candidate for re-election to the oitiie of Receiver of Tax Returns for Bar tow County, Ga. THE HOWARD BANK. CARTERSVILLE, GA. Does a General Banking Business. Deposits Received, Subject to Check. Exchange Bought and Sold. Collections Made in all parts U. S. Discounts Desirable paper. All Accommodations Consistent with Safety EXTENDED TO ITS CUSTOMERS. That Question is Settled. Rob’t F. Bradford & Cos. AFIE North Georgia Headquarters for Farm and Family Supplies. O The goods in stock, as well as heavy Invoices on tne road have all been bought at spot cash prices and we are able to defy competition!. All country Produce bought at the highest market prices. A careful inspection of our stock is cordially invited. ROB’T F. BRADFORD & CO. Dumber! lumber! Parties in want of Lumber of anj kind will find it to their interest to see us be fore buying, as we keep the only regular LUMBER' X XXRI) • % in the city. We carry in stock a large assortment of Framing of all sizes and lengths, Dry Flooring and ceiling, Weatherboarding and Mouldings, of any patera. We have just received cars of all heart Fencing and will carry a supply of it in stock in future. Lumber Yard and Plaining Mills, cor. Leake and Skinner Sts. GALLOWAY & FREEMAN. West End Institute. r ibe fall session will open on Monday, August 6th ,1888. Associate Principals, Mrs. J. W. Harris, Sr. Prcf. L. B. Robeson. L. B. ROBESON, A. M. Professor of Latin, Greek, Higher Mathematics a> and B ook-Keeping. MRS. J. W. H A RRIS, SR. Teacher of Academic and Preparatory Department. MISS MARY SOFGE. Instrumental and Vocal Music, German and Calisthenics. MISS MARION C. D.aRST—Art Department. Intermediate preparator - v ’ per mo ,? th * *J *0 Board, (including fuel, lights and washing) intermediate, - 200 per month, - 12 30 Collegiate and high school, “ “- - - 300 Music, per month 400 Incidental fee, * * ■ 15 Use of piano, for practice ner month - 1W I rench and German, each, “ “ - 150 Art—<bi p e ’ 1 Yi, jno 1 ™ /VIT —on painting or crayon, per month, - 4mu GERALD GRIFFIN, Fire Insurance -:- Agency. Represents Lending 1 Companies. Office over Postoffice, Cartersville, Ga. I BARTOW Xe AKEr Firs, Lite and Went tamp! Dwellings, mercantile buildings: ami| £ a * •Jjjjlflj®**’ '-pm and flour mills insured at re nonable rates. G in houses and contents ~ and ors West”of the olil county. Best of companies repre f ented. Office West Mam street, o doois esc oi tlie old N. Gilrearh 1 orner. 7-2tWim