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The Cartersville American.
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TUESDAY. DECEMBER 10, 1884.
TO-MORROW
The people of our dear oM county
speak out their wishes as to the prohibi
tion of the sale of whisky in oar midst.
Let there be no shambling or flickering,
but let us all who favor good morals and
good government, vote boldly and fear
lessly. A dark day, indeed, will it be for
Bartow county, if this prohibition bill is
defeated by the people to-morrow. We
gladly yield our editorial space this week
to correspondents who favor the removal
of this “Drink Devil” from our county.
Something should l>e done, and done
quickly, by the people of Cartersville to
protect their property against the enor
mous load of high insurance that now
rests upon it. There should be some
concert of action—some strong pulling
all along the line—-for every property
owner and citizen of Cartersville would
be benefited by a lessening of insurance
rates.
ARE YOU READY FOR TUE QUESTION l
The verdict to be written by the peo
ple to-morrow is either “for whisky” or
“against whisky.” The time for argu
rneut will soon be over. The time for
work is fast approachiug. The lines are
being drawn and the voters are taking
sides. On to-morrow’s air the command,
“Fail in,” will ring out and echo through
the country where do you stand? Look
at the two crowds and decide. I will
draw no comparison, but ask you to look
and see.
When I was fifteen years old I decided
this question and took the side of prohi
bition, I had a friend a little older than
myself who took the side of whisky. He
was handsome, proud,, impulsive and
warm hearted. He was generous, affec
tionate and brave but whisky mastered
him. Ten years ago our paths diverged.
I met him in a neighboring town a few
weeks ago, and my heart was made sad.
I thought of that frightful picture painted
by Solomon: “Who hath woe? Who
hath sorrow? Who hath babblings?
Who hath contentions? Who hath
wounds w ithout a cause? Who hath red
ness of eyes? They that tarry long at
the wine cup, they that go to seek mixed
wine.”
And how true in his case w r as the terri
ble prediction of Solomon, “At last it
biteth like a <erpeut and stiugeth like an
adder.” He was wrecked in body and
ruined in mind. “Regret, remorse and
shame” was his portion, and it was whis
ky that did it. To-morrow will give us
an opportunity to remove this tempta
tion from the boys of Bartow county. I
have never felt so deep an interest in any
election. I have never taken the field
and begged men to vote my w ? ay, but to
morrow I expect to stand face to face
with the voters of the county that gave
me birth and plead with them to vote for
prohibition. I am not ashamed of the
company i keep. I am proud of the
privilege to vote and work against w’ris"
ky. I appeal to my associates and
friends—the sturdy young manhood of
Bartow —to unite with me in the contest
for freedom from whisky.
The success of prohibition
will most largely benefit the young.
Even if whiskey is voted out the old to
per will still drink; and if it remains the
sober settled man will let it alone. But
the youth of unfixed habits and unform
ed tastes is liable to fall at any time—is
falling every day.
The hope and pride of the country is
centered in the young and it is to them
I appeal. Let us baud ourselves togeth
er and work like Trojans for the success
of prohibition on to-morrow. Our grav
haired cliristiau mothers bid us do it.
The mothers of reckless, dissipated boys
urge us to do it. The fairest, purest ad
boldest woman of our county will aid us
in it. The peace-loving, intelligent men
of all classes will commend us for it, and
above all the nobler impulses of our own
manhood cry out and compel us to it.
Lot m be found to-inorrow in the
thickest of the fight. We are not light
ing bar-keepers. We are not fighting
whiskey-drinkers, but we are fighting
whiskey. My comrades, let us do an
honest day’s work to-morrow and success
is sure. Will J. Neel.
CUL. HOWARD m rßOmurilOY.
This w T eek will be the most important
one to Bartow county that she has ever
seen —it is to decide whether or not fhj
shall be free from the dominion of whis
key—which has so long been her curse.
Now is the first opportunity that her fath
ers and brothers and husbands have had
it in their power to vote the monster out
of her borders. On to-morrow comes the
trial of temperance against intemperance,
sobriety and peace against whiskey and
disorder. On that day, fathers, vote temp
tation out of the way of your sons; and
you, sober sons, vote for your brother’s
good, and let every husband who loves
his wife and little ones vote for the ban
ishment of whiskey, and remove it from
the best and fairest county in the state.
Let every man who loves Bartow county
assist in making her an Eden instead of a
wilderness of sorrow.
We appeal to every Christian voter,
white and black, who lyves God and His
Bon, our Savior, to vote “no whiskey.”
Notie ! none l none ! Ye converted men
of Bartow, how can you, how dare you
vote “for whiskey V” You who have been
renewed by the grace of God and saved
by the blood of His Sou? Don’t you do it
Iris in your power to banish forever the
terrible monster of intemperance from the
land—•will you do it? If not, why not? I
ask every Qepld of Grace, on to-morrow
morning to kneel pefolre God and ask Him
foridirection to judge you to aright decis
ion in casting your vote for, or against
thil great enemy of religion, moTals and
good order. If you will do this not one
Christian will vote a ticket that has these
w r ords staring in his face: “For Whiskey
No, he would not thus fight against God
and His cause. May God direct all to do
that which is right in His sight.
J. J. Howard.
temperance and prohibition.
For the AMERICAN.]
It is an ill wind that blow r s nobody
good.” The minds of the masses of
our people are now being stirred by the
mighty wave of prohibition, much good,
it is hoped, will accrue from its agitation
—real genuine good to all classes of our
commonwealth.
This is a time when every w r atchman
should be at his post; when every lover
of humanity should be ready to fly to the
aid of the helpless and fallen; when every
servant of God, and of his country
should be clad in the habiliments of
strength and bravery that he may press
boldly forward in the contest now pend
ing between wrong and right, between
falsehood and truth, between vice and
virtue. May there be no halting, or inde
cision on the part of any honest man as to
his duty in voting on this momentous
question.
There is no neutral ground,he that would
take the position of “on the fence,” in this
is is a nuisance. Let such as may be
in doubt read and reread what the Word
says, Prov. xxiii 29-35. There is food for
thought, many other references could be
added. Oh that every man with a soul
may be found occupying high ground on
the side of right in this struggle, in which
is involved the peace, happiness and pros
perity of our society, our homes, our
country! May our God strengtheh us to
stand firmly, fearlessly to the right in this
contest between vice and virtue.
Temperance has been admirably defined
as “The moderate use of things useful, and
total abstinence from those which are per
nicious.” On this principle a wonderful
revolution is progressing both on this con
tinent and in Europe.
The first Temperance societies were
formed in this country in 1826. They
at first required only partial abstinence
from intoxicating spirits, but afterwards
adopted the total abstinence platform;
yielding no allegiance to Bacchus, the
god of the wine-cup. We have seen the
degradation,misery and ruin which follow
in the wake of his votaries. One obser
vation and the experience of many among
us is “confirmation strong” that diseases;
poverty and death are the rewards of those
who “tarry long at the wine.”
When the Great Jehovah created the
universe and pronouced it good, He saw
no necessity for any liquid but water,
therefore he prepared no other for the use of
the vegetable and animal kingdoms; of this
there was an abundance that they might
freely and innocently partake—it was a
sufficiency. To palates not vitiated by al
cholic: and naracotic stimulants it is still a
most delicious beverage. Eminent phy
scians agree that is of all drinks the most
wholesome. Water drinkers generally
live longer, and feel better than those ad
dicted to stimulants. In the antedeluvian
age we have no account of any drink save
pure water; yet, the period spoken of was
hundreds ofy .-ars. We may glean many in.
cidents relative to the beneficial effects of
water in contrast with the evil
influences of fermented spirits.
The Mahommedans, in India,
once captured a number of British officers
and threw them into prison, where they
had nothing to drink but water. When
cast into the dungeons they were diseas
ed; after several years they were released,
being in perfect health. On returning to
the army they found themselves high in
rank by the death of their superiors, who
had lived in the extravagant use of wines,
etc. Of Alexander Selkirk, it is said, that
during the four years he remained on the
island of Juan Fernandez he drank noth
ing but water; after a short time his
strength had increased amazingly, being
three times as strong as he was before.
But when taken on a vessel sailing for
England he began to use beer and other
fermented liquors, his strength gradually
declined, until, in one month, he was no
stronger than ordinary men. Water
drinkers have better teeth, better appe
tites and better constitutions than those
given to stimulants. Cold water cools,
clears and thins the blood; produces an
equilibrium of animal spirits; prompts
tranquility, serenity and cheerfulness. Sir
Isaac Newton, while -writing his celebra
ted treatise on optics, drank nothing but
water. John Lock, the renowned logi
cian, made water his drink.
Having seen the happy effects resulting
from the use of water, its entire sufficien
cy to meet the demand of our natures; also,
on the other hand, having noticed the
baleful consequences arising from the use
of ardent spirits,can there be any question
as to our duty? Have we the right to buy
and sell, or to traffic in any way with
that which brings destruction to our
brother, that which makes widows of
helpless women, orphans of suffering
children? Borne have said (I say it with
regret) that they will have nothing to do
with voting on this question; that it will
rum the trade of Cartersville, etc. Away
with such an idea! It is unw*orthy of an
honest man. Indeed it were better to
have no trade than to depend for it on
whisky, the strong tool of the Evil One-
I say nothing of the bar keepers, poor
men, they w ill hate enough to bear. But,
Ido pity them, sincerely pity them. They
are deluded. If they will repent, reform,
quit, I, for one, will give them the right
hand ot fellowship. There are better, and
far more honorable occupations open
for them.
Tu conclusion, my dear countrymen,
neighbors, friends, brethren, can you shirk
the fearful responsibility which is resting
upon each one of you? Can you, as did
, Cain of old,*plead that you are not your
, “brother's keeper?” Can you vote for the
I pretection of that which brings poverty,
woe and misery into oar beautiful land?
That which removes the joys of the
hearthstone and gives only squalid want,
bitlemeaa aad sorrow, exchanging the
mantle of peace for the sable one of gloom
and despair? That which degrades, ruing,
destroys your weaker brother, who is un
able to resist the temptation? You are
your “brother!s keeper:” High heaven
has proclaimed 6 it. May you come nobly
to the front, every man of yon; you who
are “on the fence,” eome down (on this
side); you who can take your dram “and
it will not hurt you or any one elae,” (?)
and think that a privilege every man
should be allotved. Come, every one, to
the rescue, and thereby receive your
worthy, honorable, responsible pre
rogative on the side of right and
of the Lord. Then, may our God, in
whom we trust, the God of grace and mer
cy, < bless every one of you exceedingly,
more abundantly then you can hope or
deserve, both in time and throughout
Eternity. Felicia.
Prohibition Meeting at Csssviile.
On Monday night, Dec. Bth, pursuant to
a call, the citizens of Cassville and vicin
ity met at the Methodist church to take
into consideration the question of prohibi
tion and to devise means for the polling of
the votes of the district, on Wednesday,
the 17th inst., under the act of the legisla
ture passed for Bartow county, leaving
the subject of prohibition to the people.
On motion of B. O. Crawford a rising
vote was taken to determine who of the
audience were in favor of prohibition and
would pledge themselves to vote and
work for the cause, on the 17th of this
month. The vote for prohibition was
unanimous. The meeting was then or
ganized by calling C. B. Conyers to the
chair and requesting W. A. Chnnn to act
as secretary. Upon motion of R. B. Smith
an executive committee was appointed to
take charge of and manage the campaign
in the Cassville district. The following
gentlemen were appointed: R. B. Smith,
B. O. Crawford, J. P. Hawks, W. W.
Myers, Robt. N. Best, J. K. Gilreath and
Dr. C. F. Griffin. Upon motion of George
Headden the following resolution was
read and adopted:
Resolved, That in the approaching
county election we will not support any
candidate for office who is opposed to pro
hibition, or who shall furnish, or cause to
be furnished, any whiskey to advance his
election. B. O. Crawford, Bennett J.
Conyers and Fletcher Gilreath were ap
pointed to appoint to deliver addresses
Monday night, the 12th inst.
C. B. Conyers, W. A. Citunn,
Chairman, Secretary
c. c. c.
Curry’s Cough Cure will positively
cure colds, coughs, croup, sore throat,
hoarseness, etc., only 25 cents. Try it.
A Card of Correction.
As there seems to be some feelling stir
red up by the article in the American of
last week signed “Fairplay,” as the writer
of that article, I desire to gay , that I in
tended no personal reflection on Mr. An
derson’s honesty as a preacher, or other
wise; nor did I examine the record in the
cases mentioned, my information was from
other sources, and as far as they are incon
sistent with the truth and farts, it is due
myself as well as Mr. A. to say that
I intended to write nothing else, and I de
sire to correct it to that extent, because
the records are public and all can see for
themselves. Again I repeat that this is
due, to both Mr. Anderson and myself,
and I gladly make the correction.
M. L. Johnson.
[We would add that the article above
referred to was published under the same
rules that govern us in tne publication of
all such communications, and the Amer
ican is in no w r ay responsible for its con
tents. —Eds.]
FOR SALE.
I want to sell two unimproved 90x270 feet
totf* fronting on Douglass slreet. Also on*
90x270 f< ot lot, w itli good house now used Jot
M-hool purpose*, hut •:; he used for dwelling
Some good fruit trees on the iw<> vtresntr lo’s
find the improved lot is well shaded. I tvij
sell on reasonable terms.
T. R. Jones, o Jones Bros A Cos.
A boy of tender years and heart has
drowned seventeen kittens, tied pans to
the tails of nine dogs, brushed his
father’s new silt hat against the grain,
and blow n up a pet canary with a fire
cracker—all in a month, and still his
mother intends him for the pupit.
For Bailiir,
Frank. C. Watkins can isadidate for the
office of bailiff of the 822d district, G. M.
He respectfully asks the voters of this dis
trict for their support on the first Satur
day in January next.
J. A. Johnson is a candidate for bailiff
in the 822d district, G. M.
A correspondent asks, “What time of
year do the days begin to shorten?”
When you have a bill to meet. A bill to
meet is the great annihilator of time.
The dayb are crowded together in thin
layers, and the nights are like a smear
from a blacking brush.
READ! READ!
Bartow Leake is representing some of
the most reliable fire and life insurance
companies in the Uuited States. He is
also agent, for the best brauds of guano.
Be sure to call ou him before having
your property or life insured, or buying
your guano.' if.
For Sale ( heap.
One of the most desirable residences on
Erwin street. Aubrey & Peacock.
HI€HM BRKYAItI),
Cabinet Makers,
BUILDERS AND CONTACTORS,
UarterKville, Cia.
BURIAL CASH
■I every description con-lantly on h.m
'‘to#* Vv i Hilure ot all kindMiiadeaud repuin
Shop on East Main Street.
OT THB TO) Blffi KM 081 Til SIR
••ri F; "V -V
That during the remainder of this season we will make the dry
goods trade fairly hum.
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The Christmas Tide is here, and we arc awake to the fact that
now is the time to sell our very large stock of
LADIES’ DRESS GOODS, & MEN’S & BOYS’ CLOTHING.
We cannot afford to sit down and weep and w ail and gnash our
teeth and complain of hard times,
That’s Not the Kind of Men We Are!
We are compelled to take up arms against a sea of business,
and by grappling with it, make ourselves masters of the situation.
Let the news be passed from man to man, and from house to
house, that we are, beyond doubt, or even suspicion
HEIDOIURTERS FOII DRY CORDS!
Come right along and satisfy yourselves that we tell nothing
• _
but the clean, unadulterated truth. ___
COME ALONG EVERYBODY!
SCHEUER BROS.,
MAIN STREET, CARTERSVILLE, GEORGIA.
Money Saved, is Money 'Model!
THIS YOU OAM BO BY BUYING GOOBI OF
MAYS & PRITCHETT.
We have the K oods and mean to sell them. We have the finest, best made and best fitting clothing in Cartersville an
inspection will convince you ot this fact. W e can please anybody in a Ovecoart, at the lowest price imaginable. n. > iol oc
jjs complete and at Prices to suit everybody.
wNEW GOODS RECEIVED THIS DAY—
Consisting of Corsets, Neck Wear, Ladies’ and Men’s Underwear, Dress Goods in great variety, White and Red all wool
Flannels at 15c per yard, Blankets and Comforts at Rock Bottom Pnces, Jeans that can’t be beat m America lor the price
jeans from 16c per yard and upwards. No trouble to .show goods as we are here and bound to o 1 , w itt e- \ou uy
MA YS Sf PRITCHETT.
Cartersville, Georgia, Dec. I—tf.
V. L. WILLIAMS & CO.
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MANUFACTURERS oe
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THE MARKET PRICE PAID FOR COTTON, BEESWAX, TALLOW, ETC.
MAIN ST., OAR.TE3R.SVILL.E,