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VOL 4. half a million INCREASEJN VALUES Board of Equalization Fin ish Labors and Revenues Greatly Swelled. The county Board of Equalization composed of Messrs. McEwen, King and Dodd have completed their labors and the tabulations are being made by experts with a view of having a re port made at once to Commissioner of Taxes, John C. Hart, of Atlanta. While the exact figures are not known, one of the members of the board authorized a representative of The Tribune to say that there has been placed upon the tax books of Bartow county an aggregate of more than $500,000 which has heretofcre escaped taxation. The Board of Equalization has given the matter of returns and assessments in this county studious and thoughtful attention and have sought more to se cure equality and uniformity in taxa tion than to produce more revenue, at the same time to place upon the tax books all the property which should be assessed. This is the first year in which the operations of anew tax law have been put into effect and hence this board has had a great many difficulties to contend with and all who have watch ed their careful, conservative and bus iness like method of handling the re sponsible duties imposed upon them by law, have been impressed with the fact that they have exercised good judgment and have at all times the best interests-of the county in mind. The board is entitled to the respect and commendation of the people for the faithful service rendered and we believe that their efforts have met with general satisfaction. Their work proves that a great deal of property has heretofore gone un taxed and another result of their work will be to cause tax payers to be more careful in returning their property hereafter and to make more explicit and detailed reports of what is own ed. The board has labored for fifty days on the job and has examined each and every tax return made which is sufficient assurance that their work was heavy and laborious. DISH CONFERENCE 111 SESSION HERE The District Conference of ihe Dai ton District of the Methodist church assembled in Cartersville Wednesday morning, their sessions being held at the Sam Jones Memorial church. A large number of delegates attend ed and representing the various churches and changes throughout the counties of Dade, Catoosa, Whitfield. Murray, Chattooga, Gordon and Bar tow ate some of the most representa tive citizens and laymen and some cf th ablest preachers of the North Georgia Conference. The attendance v, t ' satisfactory, something over one hundred' delegates being here to at terM the conference, and they are be ing entertained by the membership of th Sam Jones Memorial church at the h n s of the members. The sessions held have been inter ring to delegates and those who have attended and the institutions and 'diairs of the church have been dis missed and deeply considered and th conference has taken action upon a number of matters which bids fair to he of value to the interest of this de nomination. Dr. W. T. Irvine, the presiding elder, has presided with great ability over he deliberations cf the conference and has dispatched business with such rapidity that the conference will like ly adjourn Thursday afternoon. Many of the delegates will remain over in Cartersville to meet friends and see the points of interest about here, their duties being such that they have had no time up to this time to do much else than to attend the business °f the sessions. THE BARTOW TRIBUNE _ • STABBING AFFRAY IRSJHE FOURTH Paulding County Visitors Engage in Bloody En counter. To mar the celebration of the Fourth of July at Cartersville last Saturday, a crime was committed in full view of hundreds of sight-seers, citizens and strangers, which well nigh resulted in the death of one man and the laying of serious charges against another, both citizens of Paulding county. While the races were in progress on Main street John Brown stabbed and cut William Newbill, and, had it not been for the presence of physi cians within a few' feet of the occur ence, Newbill would in all probability have died in a few minutes from loss of blood. Both men were drinking, and before leaving their homes in Pauld ing county were w r arned that their continued drinking would doubtless result in a difficulty for w'hich both would suffer. Coming to Cartersville, they engaged in a controversy early in the day w'hich W'as renewed about an hour later on Main street in front of and across the street from The Tribune office. The sidewalks and streets were crowded .at this point and many stood aghast when Brow'n was seen to use a knife of a very danger ous character with which he slashed into the neck of Newbill and the left arm. The wound in the neck opened the outer jugular vein and also the carotid artery from which the blood rushed in streams. Newbill imme diately made his way across the street and bystanders noticing his condition; conducted him to Dr. Greene, of Cartersville, and Dr. Erwin, of Fairmount. Dr. Greene immediately applied his hand to the work of trying to 'stop the'flew of -blood by seizing hold of the veins and arteries sever ed. An automobile was immediately I put into commission and the wounded man rushed to the office of Dr. A. B. Greene and relief w r as immediately afforded, but it was found necessary to afterwards remove him to the hos pital. Jt required some very skilful and I quick work to give the necessary re lief and it is a little short of marvel ous that. Newbill has any chance of life at all. It is believed now- that he has at least an even chance of living ; though his power of speech will be impaired throughout life it is believed. After committing the crime. Brown | made his way out of the crowd rapid- I !y, but was overtaken by Policeman j Cox, whose attention was called to i the fact that he was moving very rap i idly and after being told that a crime | had been committed he at. once put ; Brown under arrest and he has sines ; been in confinement at the county j jail. i From statements made by those who witnessed the crime, Brown rests | under very serious charges and will , Lind himself combating a great many j legal difficulties as a result of his , act. Both participants are reputed to be owners of small farms in Paulding I county, and, while frequently indulg ing in drink, are fairly good citizens. Newbill is unmarried while Brown ; has a wife and four or five children. WOOTEN APPLIES FOR CIIIIIIN The case of W. J. Wooten, who kill ed Herschel Griffin in August, 1912, and who is now serving a ten years sentence, was argued before the pris on commission last Monday. The peo ple of this county are familiar with the case and it will be remembered that upon finding a verdict of man slaughter the jury recommended Wooten to the “extreme” mercy of the court, the court however sentenced Wooten to ten years in the peniten tiary. The case comes up now upon the ap plication of Wooten for a pardon and was argued by Reuben Arnold, of At lanta, Ga., who made a strong appeal for commutation and he was aided by the presence and speech of one of the jurymen who tried the case. The commission is not likely to pass upon the matter for several weeks yet. CARTERSVILLE, GA., JULY 9, 1914 THOUSANDS ATTEND GREAT CELEBRATION Every Event Was a Success And All Were Pleased! With Results. The Fourth of July celebration last Saturday has passed into history and the thousands who came to Carters ville went away well pleased and sat- j isfied with all that they had seen and carried with them a feeling of satis faction that Cartersville knows how and does entertain its guests in royal fashion. People began to flock into the city during the early morning hours anu for this purpose used every available mode of travel from the back of a mule to a palace car. The day proved to be a perfect one for the celebration, only at one time did it threaten to rain but the cloud passed around the city and only a few drops of rain fell which served to lay the dust and to clarify the atmos phere. Mr. W. 1.. Faulkner won the prize for bringing the largest number in liis wagon which comprised thirty people* The people were early conducted to East Main street where most of the races and events took place. The bicycle race, while hotly con tested, was won by Ralph Reeves. The three-legged race was won by Bagley and Headden. The 100 yard dash was won by- Brock, of Adairsville. The fat man’s race was won by Hoyt Hazlewood, of Cartersville. The 220 yard dash was won by John Brock, of Adairsville. The slow mule race was won by Jule Smith, of Cartersville. The running horse race was won by Raliih Reeves, of Cartersville. One of the most popular events of. • the day was the singing convention aV the court house. This took place at | about 11 o'clock in the morning and j the court house was crowded with hundreds who worked their way into the court room and greatly enjoyed the program which followed. For this event the people and the committee are greatly indebted for the service and aid of Mr. St>artan Gilreath and Mr. J. M. Chapman, who organized and got together the singing convention and entered heartily into making this one of the best features of the Fourth of July celebration. In the early afternoon hours the fire run was made out South Trwin street, participated in by the fire ap paratus drawn by horses and driven by Hoyt Hazlewood, who sought to overtake Mr. Walt Satterfield, city commissioner and chief of the depart ment, in his automobile. Mr. Satter field, however, won handily, and haw ed that he could crank and start a car in less time than horses could be [hitched to an apparatus and run to a | fire. During the afternoon thousands at- i [tended the races at the county fai | grounds and were greatly pleased ! | with the races which were run. Georg j [stiles, a well known raceman, brought | j to Cartersville a number of race horses of racing calibre, and entries wer ; 'also made by Gus Coggins, of Canton, j Joe Andersen, of Chattanooga, and j a Charlotte, S. C. owner of racing | stock. Every heat was well run and ; j the enthusiasm of the people wa [made manifest every time the horses [ | passed in front of the'grand stand.! j and their interest arose to a high 1 • pitch as the horses rounded into the • I stretch and came tfnder the wire. j The first event, 2; 25 pace, was won j off the reel by Daisy Dale, driven by j Geo. G. Stiles. This mare went h r I i race faultlessly and gave promise cf ; making a good green pacer this year, j ; Second place was won by Glenda .Burns, driven by T Joe Andersen, -of j ! Chattanooga, and she was beautifully i [driven until the last heat, when, un- ; ! fortunately, the hobbles were not ad- j | justed correctly and, going down the • back stretch the hobbles dropped ! down, very nearly causing a serious i accident, the the air in order to keep on her feet. There being only three horses in th race, it was with pleasure that the j third place was awarded by the judges to the horse driven by Henry Stiles. The second race, 2:24 trot, was won in three straight heats by Sledmere. owned by Gus Coggins, of Canton, Ga., and driven by our own Henry Stiles. The grand stand, which was most SUPERIOR COURT NEXT MONDAY List of Jurors Subpenead and Important Business On Docket. The Superior Court of Bartow coun ty will hold its regular July term of court beginning next Monday morn ing. A large amount of business ha been set for trial on the civil side of the docket and a number of important civil cases will be handled at this term of court. Some of the most influ ential citizens of the county have been subpenaed as jurymen at this term of the court to serve both on the grand jury and traverse juries. The grand jury as drawn is as fol lows : GRAND JURORS. B. C. Sloan, J. D. Taff, J. E. Barron, R. W. Taff, W. T. Burton, J. D. Pit t.ard, G. W. Young, S. G. Dodd, J. B. Foster, R. B. Smith, L. P. Lewis, R. I W. Landers, R. P. Eaves, T. A. Jen | kins, J. H. Wofford, P. C. Flemister, W. A. Jolly, J. P. Walker, H. M. Don ahoo. G. M. Isbell, A. B. Cunyus, Lee W. Jolly, J. B. Crawford, G. B. E'rod A. J. Nally, W. M. Kennedy, M. C. Nelson, J. J. Calhoun, J. W. Adams. S. J. Allen. Those who will serve as traverse jurymen for the first week are as fol lows: TRAVERSE JURORS. H. L. Herndon, J. P. Davidson, Thos, E. Brandon, .T. W. Kay, A. S. Lips comb, R. A. Holden, Thos. H. Jones, J. R. Gaines, C. W. Dupree, H. W. Paris, J.- A. Monfort, G. A. Howard, Arthur Moore, J. V. Foster, C. W. Sproull, ,T. S. Upshaw, A. T. Edwards, A. L. Cook, L. L. Kown, F. B. Henson, J D. Garner, G. W. Mashburn, A. J. Mullinax. E. T. Pendley, T. D. Barton, iH. L. Taff, H J. McConpiek, N. A. White, W. B. Yarbrough, H. Goodef T. T. Ramsey, G. A. Veach, J. G. Can non. T. L. White, B P. Curtis, J. D. Garrison. sympathetic, went into ecstasies o'.' pride and joy when “Our Henry” crossed under the wire, driving a win ning horse for the first time since the track at the fair grounds have been in use. Second place was won by Lady L, and the third horse was Princess, which is a double gaited trotter and wears the half hobbles. This mare was exceedingly hard to drive, as she was being carried beyond bei clip, and Joe Anderson deserves great cred it for the way he handled her. The third event, 2:12 pace, was won |by Our Doctor in straight heats, as he plainly out-classed his field. The contention in this race was for second place, which was hotly fought for by Nellie Gentry driven by Joe Anderson and Harry Thaw driven by Henry | Stiles. This place was tied by Nellie ! Gentry and Harry Thaw, each hbrse i being awarded a place once, l The day was made more pleasant • for the racing enthusiasts by the pres ence and geniality of Joe Anderson, jof Chattanooga, Tenn. j Altogether the occasion was on? • long to be remembered and reflect*-- credit upon the managers of the enter : prise which was largely under th supervision and control of Messrs. Ernest Adair, Cliff Dodgen, Felton j Jones and Hampton Field. I The city streets were well decoratt and jfor the occasion and a number of bus- I iness houses, but nothing like the num ber that should have shown an inter est enough to bedeck their stores and : business houses on this occasion. The I first prize -for the best decorated busi ness house was awarded to J. W. j Vaughan & Company and the second prize to The Bartow Tribune. 1 SERVICES AT THE ROBERT JONES MEMORIAL CHURCH. Dr. D. D. Martin, the noted minis j ter and educator, will preach at the Robt. Jones Memorial church at 11 [o’clock Sunday, July 12. • Dr. Martin in visiting in the south was anxious to see the place where his old friend, Rev. Sam Jones, was i converted and joined the church, and kindly consented to preach here Sun day morning. A rare treat is in store for all who hear him. Several families are going to spend the day at the church, bringing din ner with them. All are invited to attend this ser vice. THOS. S. FELDER 10 JOKI R. COOPER 10 SPEfiK HERE NEXT WEEK Candidates For United States Senator Will Make Addresses in Barlow County Tuesday and Wednesday. THOS. S. FELDER On Tuesday morning at eleven o’clock in the superior court room at the court house Hon. Thus. S. Felder, of Macon, candidate for United States senator, will address the citi zens of Bartow county. Mr. Felder is actively canvassing the state at this time and makes two speeches in Bartow county on this day, speaking at four o’clock Tuesday af ternoon at Adairsville, Ga. At every appointment he has been heartily wel comed and has been given a flattering reception throughout the state. He is highly regarded by the peo ple of the state of Georgia who recog nize that he is a man of marked abil ity and one whom, the people hav > i honored with the office of attorney general' of the state, which position,he filled with credit both to the state and himself until he resigned to make the race for United States senator to fill cut the unexpired term of the late Senator A. O, Bacon. He is greatly respected by his op ponents as one having the mental equipment and senatorial fitness for the office he seeks, each contender however, claiming that his own quali fications are superior. The matter is put up to the people for their decision in the primary cf August 19th, and it therefore becomes the duty of the people to hear and to read what these men claim in their own behalf so they may intelligently decide between the different, aspir ants. Mr. Felder is a gentleman of the highest character and possesses an interesting personality and is an able speaker who will seek to inform and to make better understood the issue-: in the present campaign, and % hi coming to Bartow county will be wel comed by a large audience who will give him a respectful and attentive hearing together with a courtesy from friend and foe which he will remem ber with pleasure. Hon. John R. Cooper, candidate for United States senator for the short term made vacant by the death of the late Senator A. O. Bacon and now be ing filled until the regular electioirby Senator West, will address the voters of Bartow county at the court house in Cartersville on Wednesday, July 15th at noon. Mr. Cooper is known as one of the leading lawyers of Georgia and has participated in cases of great import ance and has displayed in the con duct of his business fine legal ability. He comes to Cartersville for the pur pose of asserting his claims for elec tion to the United States senate, and having for some time past been mak ing speeches throughout Georgia, is meeting with encouragement and fav or. He is known to be an orator of more than ordinary ability and his speech es have been full of interest to his list eners and have been punctuated by expressions which are being quoted throughout, the state. His familiarity with the law gives him a great advant age on the stump and many claim that his addresses are gaining for him jraany followers and supporters in his j campaign. Mr. Cooper’s address will follow thgt of Mr. Felder’s, who speaks the i day before, and thus the people of : Bartow county will enjoy the exp r | ience of hearing two candidates for j this very exhalted position on two suc : cessive days. We bespeak for the peo- } pie cf Bartow county courtesy and gen lerous welcome to Mr. Cooper and as i surance in advance that he wilt be greeted by a large and intelligent au ; dience who will give his claims re spectful consideration. ROBERT CHAMLEE DIES IN ATLANTA THURSDAY. Robert Chamlee, of Rome, Ga., for | mer representative of Floyd county in the state legislature and well-known | lawyer, died early 'Thursday morning iat the home of his brother, G. W. Chamlee. 130 Crew street, after a few -week's illness. He was 40 years old. He was a member of the lower ' branch of the 1908 general assembly, ;and prior to his entry into politics I practiced law for a number of years iat Rome. He belonged to ihe Rome i lodge of Elks, Heptasophs, Masons and was a lifelong member of the ; First Baptist church of that city. Funeral services will be held this morning at 10:30 o’clock from the residence of his father, and Rev. W. R. Hendrix will officiate. The deceased is survived by six brothers, J. B. and A. S. Chamlee, of Atlanta; Rev. A. Chamlee, of Carters ville; A. K. Chamlee, of Sparta; G. W. Chamlee, Jr., of Chattanooga, Tenn., and J. W. Chamlee, of Canton; four sisters, Mrs. J. M. Keith, of Burns, Kan.; Mrs. J. H. Johnson, and Misses May and Limba Chamlee, of Atlanta; and his father, G. W. Cham lee. —Atlanta Constitution, July 3. NO. 20