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The Cartersville Courant-American. VOL. VIII. COERAL BESI. HARRISON. A sketch of the Career of the President-Elect. furl}' Struggle* and. Marriage—Hin Politi cal Lif* —The Next Lady of the White lfouxe—GogNij). WaihlngtonSUr. Ilonjurnin Harrison of Indiana, who, if lie liven, will be the next President of the I'nitoc’ States, was born Aug. 20, 1833 •jt the home of his grandfather, General Williaiii Henry Harrison, at North Bend, 0 some fifteen miles below Cincinnati on the Ohio river. At the age of 14 he was s(1 „t to an academy in the suburb of Cin cinnati, and in 1850 he entered Miami I'niversity at Oxford, 0., as-a junior. His career at college was that of an earn cst. diligent student, and he was gradu utcil in 1852 fourth in a class of sixteen,. Hew David Swing of Chicago taking smm<l honors, and the Hon. Milton Say lor being the first in rank. The subject of young Harrison's graduating addiess was “ The Poor of England,” and his treatment of it showed that he had Hounded both the depths and causes of .\liis poverty. f AFTETt HIS GRADUATION Mr. Harrison immediately began the study of law with Judge Bellany Stover, in Cincinnati, and before he had fully completed his studies he married Miss Carrie L. Scott, the daughter of I)r. Jno. \V. Scott, president of a young ladies’ academy in Oxford, 0., where the univer sity was located. When he reached his majority Harrison’s father advanced him S3OO, and he inherited SBOO from an aunt. With this small capital he removed with his young wife to Indianapolis in 1854, and entered upon the practice of his pro fession. Clients did not rush into the office of the young lawyer, and if he had not received the position of crier of the United States court it is quite likely that he would have been in severe financial straits. Gen. Harrison speaks of the 85.50 a day which he received for his services as court crier as the first money lie ever made. HIS FIRST OPENING in his profession came to him by accident. In a burglary case the prosecuting attor ney was called away, and he asked Har rison to make the closing address to the jury. Though he had but little time for preparation he made an excellent argu ment, and was rewarded by a verdict of fcilty from the jury, although the de mise was ably conducted by Gov. Wal /ace. His maiden effort was so success ful that he at once formed a copartner ship with the son of Gov. Wallace, who was against him in that first trial, and who had been appointed a. cadet by Gen. j Harrison’s grandfather when President. Business and a fair amount of success mine to the young firm, but in 1800 Wallace was made clerk of the circuit court, and Harrison was elected supreme court reporter at a salary of $2,500. During hiscanvassfor that office young Harrison met Hon. Thos. A. Hendricks in joint debate, and as the issne of that campaign was the swamp land question, one with which Harrison was thoroughly familiar, lie was more than a match for his distinguished opponent. Senator j\ oorhees came to Hendricks’ assistance, luut Harrison easily routed them both. I'diis incident established his reputation l as a political speaker. HIS CAREER IN THE WAR. I In ISIJ2 Mr. Harrison enlisted as a pri ■'iitp, hut raised a company of which he commissioned captain. This was as ■*>£llo(l to the Seven teeth regiment, and the force inarched to the front Har ron "as in command as its colonel, he had no previous experience affairs he at once made it his Witness to thoroughly inform himself as 111I 11 his new duties, and soon he had his l° ni,n aml in excellent discipline. Helook- comfort of his men, and they to have great confidence in his a nd judgment. He first went to p J "ling (iroen, Kv., to defend Southern n‘ iin a against Kirby Smith’s guerrilla p s - hater, at Resaca, he had an op u unity to distinguish himself and led affiant charge which resulted in one- H u f his command being killed and r ,:i( l>‘(l. At Peach Tree creelf he rend- P *ucli gallant service that he was PjPliiaeiited by Gen. Hooker on the P' v 'th the remark, “By—, Ben Harri- II make you a brigadier for this work.” He kept his word, and Iy e to Secretary Stanton asking pro -1 ° IJ hir thegallant yonngcolonel. J HE GOES INTO POLITICS. ■ * hie close of the war, Harrison was B^ 11 elected reporter of the Indiana su !“ tom t, and declined a re-eleetion in preferring to devote his entire time practice of his profession. In 1870 nominated for Governor, Godloye 1 having withdrawn from the can- W. <*ause lie was not in harmony with B! of the Republican party on the 18/ ‘ a l question. Although he did not an election, General Harrison en fl Ul to the campaign with characteris- I Vl^or } and ran 2,000 ahead of his ticket. This gave him such a claim upon his party that in 1881 every prominent rival withdrew, and he was elected United States Senator by acclamation. His record in the Senate is well known; his Dakota report and speeches and his speeches on the Edmunds resolution re garding civil service reform being among bis ablest efforts. He failed of re-election to the Senate in 1887 and returned to the practice of law. Ilis nomination at Chicago for the Presidency last June did not greatly enthuse his party, but his conduct during the whole campaign has been dignified and discreet. His ability as a speaker has been severely tested,but in all his speeches he has dwelt only upon the cardinal principles of his party’s platform, and has avoided all personal ities. HIS DISTINGUISHED ANCESTRY. Gen. Harrison has a most distinguish ed ancestry. The first of his race who became famous was hanged October 13, I 800, but for his virtues, and not for his vices. He was major-general under Crom well and signed the death warrant of Charles I. After his execution by Charles II the family emigrated, and the first descendant of the Round Head regicide who became famous bore the same name as the President-elect. He was a signer of the Declaration of Independence, a colonial Congressman and a thrice-elected Governor of Virginia. His son, Gen. William Henry Harrison, served his country, both in the army and in civil office, from 1791 to 1841, when he died one month after taking the oath of office as President of the United States. President Harrison’s son, Joan Scott Harrison, the father of the President elect, was a of Congress from 1853 to 1857, and died only a few years ago at his home in Cincinnati. (Jen. Harrison is also one of the great army of descendants of the romantically celebrated Indian princess, Pocahontas, and through the Randolphs he is related to the Virginia families of Lee, Carter, Pope, Robertson, Kennon, Skipworth, Beverly, Gay, Fleming, Murray, Meade and the famous John Randolph of Roan oke. A SKETCH OF MRS. HARRISON. Mrs. Harrison, who will preside, is tlie same age as her husband. Her father now resides in this city and holds a clerk ship in the pension office. Mrs. Harrison is a woman of refinement and culture. She is an industrious reader and is de voted to decorative art. For an ama teur she is unusually skilled as a painter of flowers in water colors, while much of her china painting would not discredit a professional artist. She is a brilliant conversationalist and is considered a charming hostess. She has regular fea tures, bright eyes and abundant hair. Her figure is short and somewhat stout. She dresses well, without being a slave to the capricesof fashion. Mr: and Mrs. Harrison have a son, Russell, who is a leading citizen and ranchman, residing at Bismarck, Dak. He married a daughter of Alvin Saun ders of Omaha, Neb., in this city a few years ago. Their daughter, Mrs. McKee, and her family live with Mr. and Mrs. Harrison in Indianapolis. She will oc cupy the Harrison house after March 4. Our Representatives. The standing committees of the House were announced Monday. The following are chairmen of the various committees: Western A Atlantic —Rankin. Ways and Means—Harrell, of Webster. Wild Lands —Perry. Tem pern nee —Fou te. State of the Republic—Rawls. Special Judiciary—Olive. Roads and Bridges—Lofley. Railroads —Howell. Public Property—Lamar. Public Printing—Davis, of Elbert. Public Library—Mathews. Privileges of the Floor—Johnson of Floyd. Peni ten t i ary—Arnh ei m. Mines and Mining—Hall. M i 1 i tary A flairs—Rei 1 ly. Manufactures—Glenn. Lunat 1 c Akv 1 u m —Fel ton. Labor and Labor Statistics—Hodgin. J ournals —Harper. Internal Improvements —DeLacy. Immigration—Calvin. Hygiene and Sanitation—Sims, of Lin- coln. Hall and Rooms—Wright. General ,1 udiciary—Berner. Education—Candler. Deaf and Dumb Asylum—Ewing. County and County Matters—Hill, of Meriwether. Corporations—Lawson. Banks—Harrell, of Decatur, Agriculture—Brady. Academy for the Blind —West. Appropriations —Gordon. Maj. Foute is olso on the General Ju diciary committee, and Dr. Felton is on the W. A A, Railroad committee, all very important positions, and the appoint ments show that our Representatives are appreciated by the body. An exchange speaks of the “stamp of a gentleman.” The editor ought to know that a gentlemen never stamps. He applauds with his hands CARTERSVILLE, GA., THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1888. GREENVILLE STIRRED IP. Rev. Sam Jon*es is the Center of Attraction. HeGoes for Sla<*k Church Members With Gloves Off—Rough Wor<ls From a Vicksburg Kditor, The Daily Delta, of Greenville, Miss., has devoted a large part of its space, for the past week, to Rev. Sam Jones and his meetings. After going for the various Christian denominations in his usual style, he. also gave the Jewish brethren a few rounds, at which the Rabbi took ex ceptions, and some of his parishioners de nounced him through the papers as “in famous.'’ Theeditor takes up the cudgel in Sam’s defense, and pronounces this charge a lie. Meantime, Sam Jones moves on in the even tenor of his b ays—thousands flock to hear him—hundreds are seeking re ligion, and many art; being converted and joining the churches. In addition to copious extracts from the sermons and sayings of the evange list, the editor has much to say about him. We quote the following from the editorial columns of the Delta: “The editor went to church yesterday. He went to hear Sam. He heard him. After thus sampling the great evangelist, we are constrained to remark: “There’s no flies on Sam,” The writer has always admired the results of Jones’ efforts even when doubtful of his methods. The power of the man challenges admiration even where there is a lack of endorsement. His ability to sway an audience is won derful. His power lies first in the fact that he has brains. Brains is agood thing most anywhere, and this is true of a preacher’s head. Then he has had a pretty spicy experience. He lias smelt the sulphur fumes and can tell about them in a graphic instead of a sloppy manner. He also has the courage to say just what he wants to. He knows how mean men are from experience and don’t try to soften things down. He tells what all men know is true, but what other men dare not say. Other men have kind of a tacit under standing thus: ‘lf you won’t tell how mean T am I won’t tell how mean you are.’ Sam comes along aud tells how mean they both are.” “Bro. Sam had on his fighting clothes yesterday. He said when a man got. on his track he would get run over; that he ran without whistles, brakes or a cow catcher and the fellow he was after would not know it till he was on him. Then he'd feel like he was tangled up with the business end of a mule. He tapped Green ville’s aristocracy on the point of the jaw, then impaled the Episcopal church for winking at worldliness. ‘You needn't turn your nose up at me. If I belonged to that rotten old thing in Greenville, I wouldn’t stay in it a minute. I’d run out without getting my hat. Its noth ing but a crochet society. If you were in heaven, it wouldn’t be three weeks before you would have all the angels rigged out in lace.' He then metaphorically sneak ing, took the Jewish Rabbi by the ear and led him around the square. He said: ‘And I hear the Rabbi is on his ear. Well, let him sit on one ear and fan him self with the other.’” “The communication sent from this place to the Vicksburg Herald last night shows the author to be an artist in pre varication. Mr. Jones has said some things which shocked a great many peo ple. This is true. But there are a great many people whom the truth will always shock. It may be wrong to call things by their right names; if so, Mr. Jones has grievously sinned. It may be wrong to say licentiousness leads to hell. If so Mr. Jones is a great offender. It might be wrong to put hell under hypocrites; if so Mr. Jones is a sinner above most men. The crowds which go daily to hear Mr. Jones, embracing men of every degree in church and out of the church attest that when the Herald correspondent called Sam Jones infamous, the Herald correspondent lied. That's the size of it.” “Col. Jack Lavins, who is here report ing Sam Jones’sermons for the Vicksburg Herald, missed it this morning. Rev. Mr. Jones paid his respects to him in a manner calculated to jerk the cuticle from his quivering carcass. He called the elegant colonel ‘a stinking, lying and thieving scoundrel,’and other soothing names which we don’t just now recall. He said further : ‘lielpoks like he had laid around a hog pen drunk and had his nose eat off by the buzzards. It’s a pity they didn’t eat him all up.’ Mr. Laviu had the misfortune to get his nose bit off in a fight in A icksburg some years ago and this remark of the preacher’s was in the nature of a home thrust.” Ihe following is the letter relerred to: SLANGY SAM. Special to the Commercial Herald. Greenville, Nov. 12.—Sam Jones in sulted the Jewish Rabbi in th fol lo wing words: “I am told that the old Jew Rabbi has got on his ear because I said something about him. Now let the old Jew go on his ear if he wants to, and fan himself with the other ear. I don't care.” Sain Jones has been very studious to insult Presbyterians, Methodists, Bap tists and Episcopalians, but his mission was ended when he offered the plain insult to the jieople who do not go to hear his nonsense and have lived before he came to Greenville. Sam is very uuentertain ing; his main forte is to pull his mous tache and finger his hair and call sister who would not associate with him, to call men brother, who would despise him as an old worn out drunkard, and who uses his text for causes that are so far away from glory that God doesn't recognize his lingo —such is the infamous Sam Jones. The Ticket Accepts To Messrs. .J. C Wofford, A. M. Wil lingham, L. B. Matthews, A. L. Bar ron, Moses Scheuer, ,T. A. Crawford, George Patillo, J. H. Wikle and Chas. McEwen: Gentlemen:—lt becomes my pleasing duty as secretary of the mass meeting of the citizens of Cartersville held Tues day, the 20th inst., to notify you ofyour nomination by the unanimous vote of the meeting for the position of mayor and aldermen. I hand you herewith a copy of the resolutions under which you were nominated and which may be con sidered as the platform of the meeting, I am respectfully yours, G. 11. Aubrey. Nov. 21st, 1888. Secretary. TO THE CITIZENS OF CARTERSVILLE. Having been informed by the secretary ofyour meeting of the 20th, inst., that we are your nominees for mayor and council of your town for the year 1889, we feel it our duty to briefly signfy our acceptance and appreciation of the honor conferred upon us, and to state that without reservation we are fully in accord with the sentiments of your meet ing. We are in favor of waterworks, of gas works and public schools. We are in favor of any and everything that will redound to the benefit of this our com munity, and that will keep us abreast of the progress of the times. We know that the assessment of one-half of one per cent, additional tax will be ample for all purposes. We accept, fellow-citizens, your nomi nation, and trust to your ballots for our election, after which we promise you a progressive, honest, conservative city government. J. C. Wofford. A. M. Willingham. L. B. Matthews. Moses Scheuer. A. L. Barron. John A. Crawford. Geo. A. Pattillo. Jno. H. Wikle. Ciias. McEewen. Mr. C. K. Rowland. Waco (Tex.) Day. Several months ago Mr.C. K. Rowland cameAo Waco and took the place of the supeflntendent of the Waco office of Bradstreet’s Commercial agency. It is a delicate place to hold, requiring sagaci ty, courage great firmness, and absolute integrity. Throughout his term of ser vice Mr. Rowland maintained himself with manly firmness, and fulfilled the duties of his place with unwavering fidelity, winning the confidence of the agency and the approval of' the public. He has resigned and Bradstreet'e will not find a better superintendent than Mr. Rowland proved. Mr. Rowland has accepted the special agency of the Provi dent Insurance company and will make his mark in that business as he did with Bradstreet’s. The Day joins with a great number of freinds in hoping Mr. Rowland will find this new place highly remunerative and pleasant. The first is assured, and the second is likely to be. for insurance business is not new to the worthy gentleman to whom the foregoing tribute is paid. Suicide Near Rowell’s. Mr. Eli Hatfield, a small farmer who has resided for some time mar Rowell’s, a station on the East & West railroad just across the line in Alabama, com mitted suicide last Saturday by hanging himself. His body was found by mem bers of his family suspended by a rope from a joist in his stable a hundred yards or so from his house, after some search, just about the noon hour. Hatfield was an industrious man, lived very frugally and was very close in his nature. He had been appointed by law to wind up his father’s estate and thereby got into some financial entanglements that threatened to unpleasantly involve him. He brooded over tiie situation heavily until his family noticing it, and feared he contemplated taking his life, watched him. He watched his opportunity how ever, and accomplished his purpose. Durham, N. C., has had a terribleJi naneial crash. The Blackwell’s, of to bacco fame, and a number of other large concerns have gone under. There was a two-inch fall af snow as far South as Staunton, Va., on Monday last. Farther North and West there were heavy falls of snow and sleet. “FORWARD'’ IS THE WORD. And Solid Prosperity Fop Carterr ville Seems Assured. Rousing Meeting of Citizens to Consider aud I>ixcuss the Measures That are to Make Her a Goodly City. Unity. Enthusiasm. Determination. These were apparent in the delibera tions of the meeting at the court house Tuesday night. It was the largest gathering of citizens in the interest of Cartersville ever got together, the assemblage numbering about five hundred. Particularly noticeable was the large number and deep interest of colored peo ple present. Col. It. 11. Jones was requested to pre side, and Mr. G. H. Aubrey was made secretary. Thefollowingcornmitteewas appointed to prepare business for the meeting: I). W. K. Peacock, Miles Collins, Joe Brown, Jim Young, Clay Walker, B. 11. Veal, E. E. Freeman, I). Kirkpatrick, S. L. Vandivere, Humphrey Cobb, Sam Arnold. After they had retired, Major Charles H. Smith was called for and gave a talk that was full of interesting facts and wise conclusions. He recited how Rome in her experience soon after the war had to struggle for a start toward real progress against the doubts, prejudices and an tagonism of many of her citizens. There were those who professed to believe it would eternally bieak the town if SI,BOO asked for was appropriated to the build ing of an academy. Rome’s waterworks had given her more character and repu tation than any other one thing, aud had benefitted all classes. It had re duced insurance from 3% to 1%. and there hadn’t been an extensive fire, not a house wholly consumed since they were erected. In Cartersville insurance runs from 2 to 6J4 per cent, aud the savings in this item will pay the expense of waterworks. He didn’t see wby there should exist a difference of opinion on any public ques tion when it comes out of envy or jeal ousy. Let us lay little prejudices aside and come together. It was a fact that nine-tenths of the taxes of the town were paid by thirty men, and if they were will ing to be taxed a little extra for these benefits, the man who pays but little or no tax at all, should not object. Mayor J. C. Wofford made a statement regarding this year’s receipts and expen dstures by the city government, and sub mitted an estimate of waterworks, gas works and public school expenses, show ing by a careful calculation that seven tanths of one per cent taxation would cover the ordinary expenses of the town and the waterworks and gasworks ex penses besides. Then with an additional three-tenths —making in all one per cent— public school expenses could be covered. The regular tax this year had been one half of one per cent, and there were $2,500 of extraordinary expenditures that wouldn’t occur again the next year. The committee to arrange business made their report as follows: Whereas, We a part of the citizens of Cartersvide in mass-meeting assembled, desire to sa v we are much gratified at the progress made by our city during the past twelve months, and Whereas, We are constrained to give the credit of said improvement largely to our present mayor and council, and “ Whereas, We are of the opinion that all faithful officers deserve the welcome plaudit of well done good and faithful servants, therefore be it Resolved, That we hereby tender to the present council our sincere thanks for the faithful manner in which they have ad ministered the affairs of our city, especial ly in making contracts with responsible parties to furnish our city with an ample supply of water and gas." Resolved, That we approve the present bill introduced by Senator J. W. Harris in the present Legislature levying one half of one percent, to pay for said water an(l gas. Resolved, That as our city increases in population and wealth, we will advocate the establishment and maintenance of a system ofpublicschools at as early a day as our city authorities can see they can be maintained. Resolved, That we rt'commend this meeting to nominate the Hon. J. C. Wof ford for mayor, and the following gen tlemen for eouncilmen: Firs*- Ward—A. M. Willingham and L. B. Matthews. Second Ward—Gus Barron and Moses Scheu er. Third Ward—Geo. A. Pattilloand John Crawford. Fourth Ward—Cnas.McEwen and J, H. Wikle. The committee's report was adopted. Col. R. H. Jones arose and said he had interests in Rome and C'artersville. The former was largely ahead of the latter place in its public conveniences, and yet his tax and insurance expenses combined were larger in Cartersville than Rome. He wanted to see waterworks, and our insurance reduced. Col. J. G. M. Montgomery said he was heartily in favor of all three of the schemes proposed. His insurance was as light as anybody’s, -but the times actually de- maud them and they are the great preseut need of the city. Col. U. W. Murphy made a spirited and earnest talk, saying that the resolutions adopted were intended to quiet dissen sions and misgivings on the one hand or the other on these questions. If he could do anything to bring this about, for one, he was ready. He wanted to see ( arters viUecoine together as one man—lay aside little bickerings and prejudices, pull together—let this man say aught but all for Cartersville, aud we can and will suc ceed. Mr. Aaron Collins said it had been either his fortune or misfortune to have no need for schools himself directly, but he was in favor of public schools for the city. Thought it the most important of the three measures proposed, but favored them all. Mr. Martin Collins proposed that the sense of the meeting be taken specifically on the question of public schools, where upon the chairman pjut the Question of “schools” or no “schools,” and the yeas were like a tumultuous wave, while the nays were so indistinctly heard that the vote was announced unanimous. Chairman Jones congratulated the meeting on the harmony visible, and put a motion to adjourn which was carried. A Warm When the Rome accommodation train rolled in Thursday evening the square in front of the depot was brilliantly illu minated by various bonfires, and a large and enthusiastic made it a lively scene. As Gus Fite got off the train, a. yell was raised, and there were loud calls for “FitelV “Fite!” Finally the genial Colo nel was blushingly led to the platform, and made a little speech. He looked shy at first, and said he didn’t understand this demonstration, and was afraid it was some trick of the boys. But he finally accepted the situation, warmed up to his subject, and eloquently^respon ded to this evident gratification of his friends at Ids election to the solicitor generalship, and feelingly thanked them for their interest in his election, and re tired amid loud applause. Mr. Fite received a larger majority than any other candidate before the Legislature who was opposed by other candidates. Douglas Wiklo, Esq , having retired from the race before the election came off, the vote stood as follows: Fite. ICS Maddox 45, The Couk ant- A me kuan joins the Colonel's many friends in hearty congrat ulations. He will make a faithful and efficient officer. Col. T. W-. Milner, the new elected Judge had slipped in on an earlier train. He was loudly called for, but did not deem it prudent for him to make a speech. Cartersville is jubilant over theelection of her candidates. Tom Milner will make a Judge that she may well be proud of. The State Road. Hon. D. B. Harrell, of Webster, has introdubed a bi 1 in the Legislature pro viding for the sale of the State Rond. The bill authorizes the Governor and Treasurer t 5 sell the equipments. The bill provides that the amount to be paid for the road shall be not less than the present State debt, which is $8,750,000, and that the first payment shall be $2,- 990,000, to be paid into the State treasury on or before October Ist, 1889, the balance to be paid in annual install ments between October 1890, and Jan uary 1915. Mr. Harrell says that the bill as introduced by him will prevent the road being sold at less than its value, as he has always feared. It will also in sure the money being applied to the bonded debt of the State, as it provides that the revenue derived from the sale shall be so regulated as to come into the treasury at the time of the expiration of the State bonds. The interest on the bonded debt of the State, which is fixed at the price of the road, is $400,000, while the road only rents for $300,000. So that il the trade could be made which would sell the road for enough to pay these bonds, the State would save at least $160,000. Immigration Convention. The Inter-State Immigration Conven tion called to meet in Montgomerv, Ala bama, December 12th, 1888, is a matter of great inportance to the whole South. It had its origin in Texas, whose Com missioner of Immigration, acting with those of other States, called the conven tion at Montgomery as a central point easily reached from every part of the South. The Governors of the several States, or the Commissioners of Immi gration, have appointed full lists of dele gates and the attendance already promises to be large. The citizens of Montgomery have appointed loeal com mittees, and are doing all in their power to make a success of the undertaking. Reduced rates have been secured of one fare for the round trip from all poiyts in the South, tickets being on sale Decem ber 10, and good until Jan. 5, IS$9. NO. 24.