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VOL. 6 PARTIES NOMINATE NATIONAL TICKETS Hughes And Roosevelt Nominated and Wilson to | Be Named By Democrats. Chas. E. Hughes, associate justice \ of the supreme court of the United ' States, was nominated for president and Chas, W. Fairbanks, of Indiana, for vice-president, by the national re publican convention at Chicago last Saturday. Theodore Roosevelt, of New York, vas nominated for president, and J. M. Parker, of Louisiana, for vice-presi- . | dent, by the national progressive con-' vention at the same place and at about the same time. Mr. Hughes and Mr. Fairbanks ac cepted the nominations tendered by the republican party and Mr. Hughes at once resigned his place on the su ipreme bench, which was a life-time [tenure. Mr. Roosevelt and Mr. Parker ■have not yet accepted the nominations Kpf the progressive party and Mr. ■Roosevelt has announced that he may ■decline it altogether ’if Mr. Hughes’ Statement on public questions are in ■coord with his views. I Mr Roosevelt hoped to be the nom- Bet of both ffae republican ■lOiv.'iitim could n<Mr‘ ? be 1 -^rought i to ■ vi>-w. largely. Oh account of his Biitude toward the pdVty four years Bo when he made certain its defeat. Hh had a considerable following but Bu enough to control the politics or Be nominees cf the convention, Mr. Buche- iieing actively opi>osed be- Hus< ut his never having declared ui, public questions now at B di clination of Mr. Roosevelt to at this time hope to the Bpublican party that he will finally not to run and thus enable the to put forth a practically *"' uoport of the republican norn- B His decision to run would in- result in the re-election of , B ; -:d' ic Wilson, who is sure to B 'in- di moeratic nomination Bek. Bp h ' 1 ■i-ua .c convention is now at St. Louis and Woodrow and Vice-President Marshall H a -c cbe made the standard bear "f the party. The democrats are H 1" certain of re-election, even the republicans unite on Mr. Hughes was appointed to the fr eme bench by President Taft in ■ ' an, i "as content to remain on I bench for the balance of his life ■ fe!t himself duty bound to re to the call of his party, 4 He was governor of New York and ■ satisfactorily filled other trusts as H ‘ holder and lawyer, Mr. was f ormer ]y a United H" v tnu i front Indiana and vice- H^ 111 of tlte United States. Roosevelt is too well known to a nummary of hie life and ac- H| ■' today one of the fore °f Americans; Mr. Parker has an active progressive sine# the 1 ' ’ tat party four years ago. Wilson is today recog- atl parties as the deader of V* 1 " :ill, i liis broad statemanship jH^' nta l aras P of the problems of mt ‘ ; ' h as excited the wonder j^K m ‘ ra?! ° n cf all patriotic citi (>n consent it is admit* has had to confront more M “rations tlian any presi- S; * ' "-ation and these he has H;" - !:i foresight and skillful ■ ' l! Marshall has likewise 11,11 as vice-president, ' !n 'l fairness, as he had i 'Tice of governor of i,rousht him to the ■ !Kaci ' in the government. I CARD OF THANKS. I , ’’cans of thanking our l [Ul '" lshb °n f or the many ■iiln, - RePS shown us during the Hr < , a, rI death of our little H - ,M - la Holden. H R I- HOLDEN, H BETTIE HOLDEN. ■ m otortr, p . jH’d T .7 ~ ■ Cart; '(-.or V ‘ >mS and Dr ' Rii; RaVp returned Macon where Hr m . s ' atf Dental Assc ■am j , r? tRe >' stopped a jH , : ' Springs for the THE BARTOW TRIBUNE JUNt (ERM COII NOWIN SESSION City Court Of Cartersville Finds Much On Docket For Trial. The city court, of Cartersville is in session this week and busily engaged in transacting the business regularly brought before it and the court officers are well satisfied with the progress made up to this time. The first two days of the term were taken up with criminal cases. These are all misdemeanors and many such cases were tried and disposed of and a number of convictions and pleas of guilty entered. County Solicitor Watt H. Milner, assisted by his brother, T. H. Milner, of Albany, represented the state, while the members of the bar generally were engaged on one or more cases for the defense as each matter was tried. Judge Joe M. Moon is presiding. His careful attention to both the evidence and the law as contended for by the lawyers has caused him to be univer sally respected as it is his apparent purpose to only declare the law as it is written equally betweea the rich ar.d the poor. As soon a® the criminal docket is disposed of a number of civil cases of more or less importance will be taken up. With reference to suits for liqui dated and unliquidated damages, not involving questions of equity juris prudence, the city court has concur rent jurisdiction with the superior court and, hence, many cases of con siderable importance are brought to this court by reason of the fact that four terms a year are held, whereas in the superior court only two terms are held, thus enabling a case to reach the trial point quicker than in the. superior court, The following juriors are serving: J.%V Hill, S. F. Towers, J. E. Pratt, W A. Hendricks, J. C. Fink, T. J. Bell, J. C. Goode, J. H. Bohler, M. H. Hart, Pat Mansfield, H. S. Landers, T. R. Hicks. E. W. Robinson, R. T. Power, 'j. R. Shellhorse, B. R. Sirllins, R. S. NVlsoi/, W. M. McCrary. Court will 'likely .be in session for ten days or two weeks. W. A. DODD ELECTED TO BOARD OF EDUCATION. At a meeting held by the board of city commissioners last week, W. A. Dodd was elected as a member of the board of education to succeed John A. Stephens, whose term had expired. The selection of Mr. Dood for this important position has met with uni versal approval. He is attentive and faithful and will devote to the duties of the office, to which he has been se lected, intelligent and careful atten tion. He is thoroughly interested in the educational progress of our city, state and nation and a strong believer in the public school system of educar tion. He is, however, a substantial man of affairs and his devotion to the civic interests of our town and county has brought forth expressions of admira tion and congratulation. Upon all hands the board has been commended upon its selection of Mr. Dodd. HON. M. L. JOHNSON WILL RUN FOR LEGISLATURE. N The friends of Hon. M. L. Johnson authorized The Tribune to state that Mr. Johnson’s consent to run for the lower house of the general assembly of Georgia has been secured and that his announcement will be formally made within a few days. Petitions have been ciruclated in the interest of Mr. Johnson and numerously signed and he has yielded to the wishes- of his many friends to piake the race ar.d these predict that he will be easily elected. DEBATE POSTPONED. For various and many reasons the debate at Rebecca's Chapel school house for Friday evening, June 16 has been postponed indefinitely. 1 regret very much to make this an nouncement as the boys seem to be enthusiastically interested in the work. Please watch The Tribune for fur fher announcements, as the debate is a good one. O. C. HENDRICKS. Pres. CARTERSVILLE, GA„ JUNE 15, 191(3 CONGRESSMAN CORDON LEE ON S SHOOJJSIT TO DISTRICT While Conventions Meet He Will Spend Two Weeks At Home And Confident Of Election. ,’• - 1 ‘fllßPj ' ”V : ' b ;v- ’ v;'- Jgf - 9 W BBH b ;mM W W ~ , J, Ctb “> t '‘JEST jmfoffreyyffiiggft i. 1 * S.J", t Jf •.*< 4 -f >tL> ’ n,*.' rV* r -'S' jgjf * ‘ J’/’V" 1 T Congressman Gordon Lee last week made his announcement for re election to congress, came down from Washington last week, the two houses of congress simply marking time while the national convention was in ses sion. More than one-half of the United States senators are delegates to one or the other national conventions while a great many congressmen a;e in attendance upon the convention as interested spectators. This enabled Mr. Lee to leave Wash ington for about two weeks. He has informed Bartow county friends who have seen him that he will probably be unable to come to Bartow county a; this time but will reserve that pleas ure for a season later on. He has been in Walker, Catoosa, Chatooga, Polk, Paulding and Haralson counties and hopes to be able to go into Gor don and Murray before returning to congress. Mr. Lee feels confident of his ground for re-election because of assurances he has received from all over the district including letters and personal promises of support from Barlow county. Cherokee Club to Hold Large Meet ing Before Adjournment. Mrs, Felton to be Guest of Horror. Tomorrow, .Friday afternoon, at four o'clock, the Cherokee Club will hold * large meeting before .adjournment for the summer. Following the usual cus tom of having the club president a - this program, Mrs. Peeples has invited Mrs, W. H. Felton to be the guest of honor for the afternoon. Mrs. Felton will make an address and this will Ire followed by an informal recep tion. Mrs. Felton is the oldest member of the Uhtrokee Club and one of the most distinguished women in the south, and it is highly fitting that she should thus honor the club and also be honored by them. As this is the last meeting for some time, the club roil will be called and every member is urged to be present. Each member has the privilege of in viting two guests, ’ T 'he annual ©lection of officers will take place and a brief report of the club’s general condition, financial and otherwise, will be an nounced. The executive hoard wi 1 meet promptly at .1:10. W. E. QUEENER TO SUPERIN TEND ACWORTH SCHOOL. W. E. Queener, formerly principal of the west side school, left for Ac worth last week where he will in the future reside, having been elected sup erintendent of the Acworth schools. Mr. Queener carries with,him the be?’ wishes of hosts of friends among both old and young of Cartersvi’ie. i ) r . ■ - < J. O. U. A. M. MEET AND ELECT OFFICERS. The Junior Order of American Me chanics met at its lodge room Tues day night and elected officers for the l ensuing term. j The lodge was found to be in fine j condition, has a membership of 240 I and is earnestly' endeavoring to live | tuie tQ the hopes- and aspirations of. [the order. The membership is en [ tbusiastk: concerning all the purposes : and aims of the order and the Carters viile council is altogether ia a pros perous condition. The following officers were eec ed r > nwuage sthe lodge for the term: C. S. .Mayes, Councilor; W. H. Bran- ; tan, Vice-Councilor; H. V Bishop, Recording Secretary; K. E J aklns, As* staat Recording Secnet? ••>; J. V. Bishop, Financial Secretary; J. .3. Mc- Eper, Treasurer; Jtnlius Smitth, Con ductor; J. P. Woods, Warden; Shep Smith, Inside Sentinel; F. L. Layton. Outside Sentinel; Paul Gilreath. Jun ior Pasi Councilor; W. W. Daniel, J. T. Bennett, T. E. Manly, Trustees; Rev. .XL W. Hart, Chaplain:,' Q. R. Me- j Elroy, Representative to State Goan- | cil; J. “B. Waldrop, Representative to I State Council; W. W, Daniel, Depry State Councilor. The officers will be installed at the next meeting wfcen appropriate exer cises and refreshments will be furnish ed to -members. CARTERSVILLE DEFEATED AT ROME TOURNAMENT. ■ The darters viHe golfers were en -4< : rained ia Rom*- last Thursday and a tournament wms arranged which was complete in every particular. The c mtry club goif links at Rome were i>■* <•! and all report these to be in ex cellent condition and a most beauti f-i) course. The Cartersvffie party were entertained at a luncheon given at the country c!nb and after the tournament were driven about to the various and ft any point3 of interest in Rome. The party returned Thursday night pleased with the entertainment but disapjtoint cd over the tournament inasmuch as Rome was victor. This was due in large part to the fact that it was the first time Fhat Cartersvi’le has ever played upon the golf links at Rome ar.d were unfamiliar with the course and hazards associated with it. The following made up the party: J. S. Calhoun, Wofford Gilreath, Jas. Shaw, Earl Powell, Merrell Montfort, ! E E. Adair and Mrs. Ed Strickland, j Mrs. Lila Morgan, Miss Minerva Word, ! Miss Marthili Jolly, Miss Rebecca Knight. Mis-- Christine Lumpkin and M- Ben C. Gilreath. IRIII FREIGHT* RATES ATTRACT ATTENTION Railroad Commission Will Hear Opposition to Com panies Proposal. Ga., June 14. —The statisti cal bureau of the Georgia Shippers As sociation today gave out the following statement concerning the revision of Georgia intrastate freight rates pro posed by the railroads of the state in petitions on file before the railroad commission: “Hon. James D. Price, state com missioner of agriculture, who is' mak ing a courageous fight on behalf of the un-organized. unrepresented farm ers in the vitally important matter of fi eight rates, recently issued a signed statement to the farmers' of Georgia in which he warned them that the new rates proposed by the railroads, if au thorized by the railroad commission, would yield the railroads an increased revenue of SBOO,OOO per year in the transportation of fertilizer and cotton seed meal. “In making this statement Commis sioner Price had before him the rec ords of his office, showing the move ment of fertilizer and cotton seed meal manufactured and consumed in this state over a long period of years, and showing that the average movement for the past five years has amounted to 1,282,730 tons per year, or 85,515 carloads of fertilizer and cotton seed meal each season. ' “Commissioner Price also had be fore him the petition of the railroads, now on file before the railfodd com mission, which shows that the pres- ent average rate on fertilizer and cot ton seed meal, from 5 to 100 miles in clusive, is SI.OO 'i>er ton, and shows that the average frate proposed-By the railroads, for the same distances, is $1.52 per ton, or au average increase of 39.4 per cent. ‘ In connection with these figures to which Commissioner Price has called the attention of the farmers of Geor gia, it is interesting to make a few comparisons, “In the year 1915 the total ad valor em taxes collected by the state of Georgia, from all sources, were $5.5136.729. 'Therefore the increased revenue oi SBOO,OOO per year, which the rail roads would derive from fertilizer and cotton seed meal under the new freight rates which they propose. Is 16 per cent of the state's total revenue derived from ad valorem taxes. “In the year 1915 the railroads paid into the state treasury the sum total Of ssfc*;Wl.sl. "Therefore the increased revenue of sßhf),oi>o per year, which the rail roads would derive from fertilizer and cotton seed meal, is sufficient to.have •paid their entire tax to the state las; year, and still leave a surplus of $291,1398,49 per annum “tn 1915 the railroads, paid to the counties, the municipalities and the school districts of Georgia the sum total of $1,428,783.85, -which, added to their state tax of $508,001.51, made a grand total of $1,936,785.36 paid by the railroads to cover all taxes of every kind for the vear. "Therefore the increased revenue of $BOO4OO per year, which the railroads would derive from fertilizer and cot ton seed meal, is 41.3 per cent of all taxes, both state and local, which they paid in the state of G*-orgia last year. "In the vear 1915 the state of Geor -'ia s total apnropriation to pensions of Confederate veterans and their widows amounted to $1,070,000. “Therefore the increased revenue of SBOO,OOO per year, which the railroads would derive from fertilizer and cot ton seed meal, is equivalent to 74 per cent of the aid which these old men and women received from the state in 1915. “At the present time the state of Georgia’s total bonded debt is $6,218,- 202. “Therefore the increased revenue of SBOO,OOO per year, which the railroads would derive from fertilizer and cot ton seed meal, is enough to retire all Georgia bo-nds outstanding in a littD less than eight years. “The rental paid to the state of Oeor- i S-a, under the present lease of the Western & Atlantic railroad, is $420,- 012 per year. ‘Therefore the increased revenue of ?-SOO,OOO per year, which the railroads would derive from fertilizer and cot ton seed meal, is almost double the I FARMERS CLUB URGES RAILWAY UNDERPASS Strong Letter From Rev. L. G. Hames on Subject of Danger. Allow me to use enough of the valu able space of your paper to call the attention of our citizens and county commissioners to the dangerous na ture of what is commonly known as “Pucket’s crossing.” It is where the proposed Dixie Highway crosses the W'. & A. main line just next below the Rhyne Lumber Cos. plant. At this point the railroad passes around a steep spur of our eastern hills. The crossing itself is on a sharp curve and immed iately next to a cut some thirty or forty feet deep. Standing between the rails at the intersection of the high way the railroad disappears entirely one hundred and fifty yards away. Suppose a traveler should approach the crossing from either direction and stops ten steps from the track to lds- ten for the train; it would be within seventy-five yards of the crossing be fore he could see it. The usual warn ing signals are of little use; and, where depended on, may become ac tually deceptive, from the fact, that the approaching train is on the other side of a three hundred fool mountain by which the warning signal 4 de flected away from the listen©*; and, in the noise of motors or rattle c£ vehicles, may be wholly unnoticed. At average speed, a -train would be on the crossing fifteen to twenty seconds after becoming visible. This aWow© a perilously small margin for action, and when we consider that hundreds of vehicles of all kinds pass this way each day it is really marvelous that more accidents have not occurred. As a matter of fact, nearly every man to whom you mention it, has- a tale of some hair breath escape which he has made here. Now there is no reason whatever why this dangerous condition should continue to exist. Just a few yards nearer town an underpass could easily be constructed at a comparatively trifling expense to the county and the railroad. The necessary road way will pass a few yards over Mr. T. W. Tins- ley’s land and be has given- assurance that he will gladly donate same lor this purpose. There is r-o doubt that, if properly presented, the railroad peo ple would co-operate with the county in making the change; for an acci dent is likely to occur here any day that would cost them th ousands of dol lars. The recent work of our commis sioners in perfecting this highway is greatly to be commended. But eaf*ty should come before smoothness; else the splendid work already dr?ne may but -lure some unfortunate victim Unto a death trap. Safety first. Matter® of this nature are not usually attended to till some pathetic tragedy thoroughly arouses the public mind and brings ihs necessity home. But why shorn? wait foi* this? We know absolutely that in time the tragedy wi-ll come; and it may Involve you, reader, or some one dear to you. Let us demand that our commissioners take this mat ter up at once with the railroad people and if necessary with the railroad com mission. I vet us not cease to agitate till this dangerous condition as- rem edied; till this menace'is removed alike from the path of the traveler from afar, who approaches, ignorant of its danger; and the loved one at home, grown careless because more or less accustomed to it. Yours for safety, L. G. HAMES . state of Georgia's annual revenue from this immensely valuable property. “The Western & Atlantic railroad is conservatively estimated by the comptroller genera! at a valuation of $20,000,000. The total valuation of all the railroads in the state (exclusive of the Western & Atlantic, Ge-orgia Railroad, the Southwestern and the Augusta & Savannah-!, as disclosed by their sworn returns to the comptroller general for 1915, was $105,833 667. j “Yet the Western & Atlantic, worth, i nearly one-fifth as much as all the feal- I ance of the railroads tin the state, i (with exceptions noted) annua'ly earns for the state only a little more than one-half of the increased annual revenue which the railroads propose to extraci from this one Item of Jcp. tilizer and cotton seed meal.'’ NO. 16