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VOL, <> treasurer issues OETAILEO REPOSE Shows Receipts And Dis bursement Of County’s Monies And Size Of Debt. Statement of county finances, as nade by the county treasurer involv ing the receipts and disbursements of the 1915 funds. In this statement upon the idea that the people of our county would like to know her indebtedness ns well as other things, I will give it. At the same time the amount of inter est paid on county warrants or county indebtedness of 1914 and 1915 is given which amount involves only interest j paid front January let, 1916 to July Ist. 1916. RECEIPTS. Front J. M. Yancy, rent of Pauper Farm for 1915.... $ 500.00 ■Front J. C. Huffstetler, rent i of land for 1915 25.00 From C. M. Shaw, T. C., general taxes, 1915 R, 100.00 ,Front J. >l. Yancy, verling sold from Pauper farm.. 9.00 From C. C. Hammond, taxes 1913 and 1914 2.00 Front J. W. HECiI, mad tax 1.35 From C. M. Shaw, T. C., on corporation taxes, 1915.. • 9,000.00 From C. M. Shaw, T. C., general taxes 1915 J 5,800.00 From transfer of funds, on 1914 account to funds of 1915 account 775.64 From C. M. Shaw, T. C., general tax 1915 J 0,000.00 From Hettie Johnson, taxes lin fi fa 1915 through J. C. McTier, clerk t 4.29 'rom C. M. Howard, L. C., taxes in fi fa 1914 75.00 'rant C. M. Shaw, T. C., general taxesi 1915 :24,900.00 from C. M. Shaw, T. C-, I general taxes 7.700.00 porn Will Smith tax in fi fa 1914 1.22 pom D. B. Freeman, gen ial taxes 34.72 [rom J. s. Upshaw for ce ment 2.00 Font C. M. Shaw, T. C„ I balance on corporation pax 1915 1,784,33 I'cnt C. M. Shaw, T. C., Igeneral taxes 1915 4,900.00 Registrars 3.50 Bom M. it. McKinley, U C., Baxes in fi fa 1914 11.52 Bunt C. M. Shaw, T. C„ B^ en eral taxes 1915 1,400.00 B° m C. M. Shaw, T. €., 'Bfeneral taxes 1915 1,400.00 I S i#6,129.57 ■ UJSBURSEMBuVTS. ■ amount ixansferred to credit of the unpaid Plante of 1914 *'.s ,23,079.66 ■ amount Iran At ex red to ■ redit of the road fund.. .29,640.05 ■ sniouut transferred to B redit of 'he bridge fund.. 18,524.16 ■ amount transferred to of the general fund 6,674.95 ■amount transferred to ■ edu of the jail fund.. .2,255.87 ■amount transferred to of the bailiff fund 759.L2 ■amount transferred to ■ edlt of the pauper fund 1,490.96 ■®®°” nt transferred to of the jury fund.. 3,704.80 I $ 86,129.57 just below shows the (J i, 0! standing of the differ and the balance cash in H 0 l,le ot'Pdit of the county: ■ amo "r‘' to credit of W l>er fl!,Ki $ 537.41 mount to credit of M. l,lnd 1,410.19 to credit of fund 48,8*0 C,lnt to credit of tund 2,497.20 fl $ 4.493.60 1 1Ilt oVer( h'awn on fuud $ 156.1.6 overdrawn on ■ "nd .... 137 28 fc — m ' 2B §■ ' ' overdrawn on ■ arrams •• 34.08 S v $ 412,08 K ' 6 ‘ balance cash in ■ indebted 4 ' 081 ’ 52 , n,ess of the county in w as shown January T HE BARTOW TRIBUNE RAINS CONTINUE 10 DO 016 DAMAGE Corn Crop Greatly Cut off And Peaches and Cotton Suffer. While the floods have receded in Bartow county the rains have contin ued to do considerable damage to both the corn and cotton crops. It was at first supposed that corn was about the only crop that was materially injured, and much of this would have been saved that was afterward lost through the rains occurring daily until last Sunday when au extraordiary heavy lain fall greatly increased the injury to the corn crop. This rain caused water to pond on fie,’/Is and in its al ready wet condition brought about a souring of the roots of the stalk. Authorities differ as to the extent oi the injury to the corn crop of the county. Taking into consideration that corn is largely planted im the lowlands and creek and river bottoms, which were largely inundated, some believe that 75 per cent of the crop has been destroyed. Others estimate that the corn crop has been cut off 59 per cent while others think 25 per cent a con servative estimate. Some extensive growers of corn have suffered a big loss. 1. W. -L. Brown annually produces about 5,000 bushels of corn. His loss was very large. Earl Field raise's about 7,000 bushels and some say Mr. Field will lose practically aW of his crop. The corn where it was covered with water shows no evidence of budding at the top. This means that the corn has been killed. In some creek bottom however, where the water rushed over and was quickly run olf the corn has straightened up and started to grow ing. Yet others say that some corn had water only* haif way up the stalk and yet fell down and will die. The loss was very great to the corn yield of the county. Cotton has been considerably cut oft and peaches, which was just at the harvesting per iod was blown to the ground and that on the trees rotted from too much moisture. BERRY SCHOOL COUNTRY LIFE CONFERENCE JULY 28, 29. The Berry school will hold its an nual Country Life Conference July 28 and 29. The sessions will begin each day at 10:00 a. m. and close at 4:00 *p. m., adjourning one hour at uoon. A splendid program lias been plan ned. There will be speakers from the Georgia Agricultural College, repre sentatives of the United States De partment of Agriculture, members of the Berry school faculty and others. Everyone interested in' country life will be interested in these talks and demonstrations, and all are invited to attend. There will be special meetings for the women, including canning and cooking demonstrations and discus sions of interest to women. On the second day of the conference there will be a Better Baby Contest. Prizes are to be awarded to the best baby under twelve months of age and also to the best one between the ages of cue and two. Be sure to come for both days of the conference. Meals may he obtained from the Berry school at 25c each. Tables will be arranged for lunches to be spread. 1 1916 and to date is’ as fallows: Due on unpaid warrants of 194 4 $63,945.01 Due on unpaid warrants of 1915 ... 37,319.74 $101,264.83 The total of interest paid on the warrants of 1914 and 1915 from Jan uary 1, 1916 to July 1. 1916 $5,336.72 The warrants issued by the board of 1916 for December, January, Feb ruary, March, April, May and June bills $56,798.78 Since making up this statement C. \i. Shaw, T. C„ has i>aid me on general taxes of 1915 ..$1,700.00 which wfll appear in my next state ment. This has been deiK>sited in bank Whidh shows our cash in bank to be $5,781.52 ’less warrants paid since April Bth. Respectfully submitted, G. H. GILREATH, 'Treasurer of Bartow County. CARTERS VILLE, GA., JULY 20, 191 G TABERNACLE MEETING AROUSING INTEREST All Committee Work In ShapejAnd Great Revival Anticipated. The approaching tabernacle services which aiv to begin Friday, August 4, at the Sam Jones tabernacle are tak ing on new life in the minds of the people. The committee is being asked questions every day about the taber nacle meeting, an event which always interests the people of Bartow county. As we learn more of the work and worth of the evangelistic party that SHI . l iiiTW ; BHFJ *** f B a* ** , jplp* W'" REV. ROY VALE. comes to-ais this year, we are made to believe that no greater gospel treat or more consecrated men have ever preached in Cartersville. Rev. Albany R. Smith, sola of the famous Gypsy Smith, of England, Is principal speaker. He is now knovtn as Gypsy Smith, Jr. He went to sea when a bov of about 15 and lived a sailor life tor about 14 years, visiting most all of the principal ports of the world. Now at the age of 35 he j>os sesses a considerable experience and knowledge of' men that very few peo ple ever acquire. In the course of his travels anfi dissipation, he came to New York City. There he was in an evangelist tent. He at once began Christian work. He inherits his* father's remarkable i>ower of song and sung for a time in h:is father’s meetings. He sang and worked for a while in meetings with J. Wilbur Chapman ar.d some other evangelists. He fet called to 11* work of an evangelist and took the full course in a theological seminary at Chester, Pa., graduating in 1914. During his three years of school he did considerable evangelistic work, thwnftby providing for his family. In the three meetings held this year, of which we have an “recount, he has been very successful. His last meet ing just closed at Leesburg, Va., held under the auspices of the United Churches, was a great success. Gypsy will be ably assisted by Rev. Roy Ewing Vale, of Somerville, S. J. Mr. Vale is a Tennesseean, and was educated in his home state. He is about 30 years old hut has already been pastor of one or two churches whose memberships number one thous and. Mr. Forest ("ole, originally from Illinois, will be the choir leader. He is also a young ma”, hut very competent j in his line. He is said to be very fine i in the teaching of new songs, especial | ly to children. He will bring new books | for use during the meeting. Mr. Vale will come here on July 30 and will preach at 11 o'clock at the Sam Jones Memorial church. On Sun day afternoon he will conduct a ser vice for men oniy at East Side Baptist church. On Sunday night Mr. Vale will preach to a union gathering at the First Baptist church. Friday, August 4, at 10:30 am., Gypsy Smith, Jr., will open the meet ing at the tabernacle. The hours for the regular service* during the meet ing wiH be fixed later by the appointed pulpit committee, which consists of Pastors C. L. McGiatv, chairman. J. A. Hogan, Arthur Smith and Mrs. S. P. Jones. The arrangements for this meeting is considered by those handling the matter as replete and perfect, and the 60V. NAT E. HARRIS IRMLY DECEIVED Makes An Address Defend ing His Service And Ap peals For Support. ilov. Xat E. Harris carried his cam paign for re-election into Bartow coun ty sast Tuesday in a speech at the court house which was listened to by a large and representative audience. Frequently, during the course of his address, Gov. Harris grew earnest and eloquent and at these periods he aroused his hearers to a real appre ciation of his patriotism and ability and his friends would give evidence of their approval by cheering and ap plauding the speaker. Gov. Harris was introduced by Capt. J. H. D. McCormick in a few words of commendation. The governor’s aip pearaiiee was received by hearty cheers. Gov. Harris expressed his pleasure on being able to meet with the people of Bartow county, where he got his start to, the world. He launched into a discussion of state affairs and of the many difficulties and problems which confronted him as governor when the legislature met last year. The legisla ture had adjourned in a dead-lock over "the anti-liquor bilis, leaving the 'appropriation bill unpassed and mak ing an extra session necessary. He fcc’d of the conflicting delegations which came to him, on one side asking him not to include the proposed liquor bills in his caty, while on the other side came business men, temperance advocates, delegations of women, of boys and girls, asking him to -put the liquor bills in for consideration. He. : decided to put them in with the re ; suit that for the first, time in the his tC'JJsj-iflf, the state Georgia hw* prohibi tion Wills, that prohibit and liquor laws which are enforced. Gov. Harris said that right at this point was when opposition to him was started. Those who had been interest ed in'the liquof business and such in terests as are dependent upon it for their profits, begun to foment opposi tion to him. He showed that Georgia had uni formly, since 1872, given its governor a second term. He referred to Dr. , Hartman’s platform favoring a four year term for the governor and ap proved it because it meant that he, Gov. Harris, would get two years j more, and wondered why Dr. Hard man should be trying s hard to heat ~ him out of two years while he was, at j the same time, favoring a four year j term for a governor. "He referred to tr- record a? a legis- , lator, as a promoter of educati~n, as a judge and as governor. He grew elo- j quent with his references to his war record as a confederate soldier and called upon his comrades to stand steady, upon the sons of the heroes ! of the old south to give the old confed erate soldier a full four years as the j last of confederates who would ever j bold the o^;e. Governor Harris pleased and de lighted his followers and supporters In this county and at the close of his speech gave assurance of their lovably and good wishes. Tli governor was accompanied to Cartersv lle by Mm Harris who was shown many social courtesies and gben a drive over the city. The gsv rnor and his wife were entertained at dinner by Hon. Wat H. Milner, county loheitor, au-u plates were spread for ipu guests. During fie* afternoon Goc. Harri - met scores of farters vitle citi zens and altogether seemed to enjoy hm stay In this city. JAMES D. ROGERS SOLICITED TO RUN FOR REPRESENTATIVE. 'ltrr.y friends and admirers are urg ing Mr. J. D. Rogers, of Kingston, to enter the race for the legislature. Mr. Rogers has lived in Bartow county many year a, is thoroughly known for his real worth and has been an active contributor to the wealth and growth of the county and its varied interests. His upright character and fine ability are distinguishing traits, while his study of civic and governmental prob lems admirably equip him for repre sentative service. His friends hoi>e to secure his* consent to run. committee feels that if all the itasters and church people of the county will lend their co-operation a great meet ing will be had. TARVER RISES 10 CORRECT STATEMENT Denies Charge Made By Judge Fite In Court Of Suspended Sentence. An incident which has caused a great deal of comment and which was considered interesting to those who witnessed it took place in the superior court room last Wednesday afternoon between Judge Fite ami Col. M. C. Tarver, candidate for siqierior court judge. Mr. Tarver had spoken during the morning in the court room and took occasion, to criticise Judge Fite’s ex ercise of the right to suspend sen tences. Upon court convening after; wards for its afternoon session and a negro coming before the court for sen tence, Judge Fite took occasion to re fer to that part of Air. Tarver’s speech while addressing the convicted negro. Judge Fite said that he had suspended sentence*, although some lawyers be- t Move that he did not have the right to do so, but that he did so in the inter c.-.t of justice and in the exercise of discretion which he thought was his. He furthest said “I have a suspended sentence over Tarver," without stat ing for what offense, when Mr. Tarver, who happened to be in the court, with cr without Judge Fite’s knowledge :i is not known, arose and stated that he desired to correct that statement as the judge was mistaken in saying that j he held a suspended sentence over i him. Judge Fite reiterated his state ment by saying he held one over him if. Whitfield cfwtrt'f. Mr. Tarver stated that that was not true, that he did not have a suspended sentence over him in Whitfield county, or any other county. He then said that Judge Fite never had a suspe/ided sentence over him and that he never had any case against him except for fighting and that he had paid his fine, except a small fine imposed for too strenuously objecting to certain testimony in case on trial in which he was of counsel which he believed was remitted by the judge. This was a small matter aid he did uot remember clearly about it but certainly no case was ever brought against hint excel* for fight tog when he paid his fine and for con tempt of court when he paid one fine and the court had remitted the other. With this the incident closed but it was enlightening n that it furnished the answer to statements* several times made bv Judge Fite upon the stump that he held a suspended sen te-nee over Mr. Tarver. Mr. Tarver denies that he does and further states that the court has never had a chance to suspend a sentence except for fighting, and then the fine was paid. FARMERS’ MEETING ON JULY 26 AT STILESBORO. The Farmers’ Institute will be held j at Stilesboro from 10:00 a. m. to 12:00 | M. and from 1:00 p. m. to 3:00 p. m. : An institute of high order is assured. 1 The speakers who are coming to ad j dress the farmers of this seetion are i experts from the College of Agrioul i tore who are loaded with practical | informat'on and are prepared to pre | sent it in a plain and pointed way. Those who speak of agricultural ex j perts as “Book Farmers’’ are out of j date. It has long since been recognized that the college men are the only oner, | who have the real, dependable infor i iriation that a farmer wants. They are | the only ones who have taken pains i to eliminate guess work and who have the proof from the field or from live stock to back up everything they say. The institute will be very practical and will be appreciated 'by every farmer who attends. How to improve the soil fertility will be the general theme of discussion, connected with which will be diversification of crops, 'livestock raising, trucking, etc. It is announced that the speakers will wel come* questions and want to discuss local conditions as much as possible. The sqieakers who are to be heard at the time and place mentioned above are Dr. WiUiam Bradford, Prof. J. W. Firor, and Prof. Ross M. Gridley. Let the farmers turn out and show that we have a live, wide awake body of farmers who want to make use of every opportunity for advancement. GUI GAEL BUILDING ID BE GONSTBDCIED Commissioners Decide To Spend SIO,OOO For a Mod ern Building At a special meeting of the city com missioners held at the city hall Tues day night the construction of a SIO,OOO new city hall building was ordered and the outline of a building for this pur pose was adopted. The architect was direoted to proceed with detailed plans and specifications and these will be furnished within a few days. The new building will be placed on the city’s property at the comer of Erwin and Church streets. It will be a handsome structure and sufficient to house and contain all the city de partments except the calaboose, which will not be made a part of the ne,w building. The mayors' office and court room, the bookkeeping and accounting department, supplies for the various utility departments, rooms for the heads of the various- departments and council chamber and the fire depart ment will all be assigned space and office facilities and equipment suffic ient for the needs of the city for many years to come. Estimates were made by contractors and the architect and the building will cost approximately SIO,OOO. The commissioners feel that the construction of the building will work for greater efficiency, will advantage ously assemble the heads of the de partments under one roof and will work an economic saving to the city in many ways, chief among which will be the saving of a rent item which now I is about $1,200 a year. As it is the city has no home and the superintendent* are obliged to go t.o cue ptoca for sup plies for the electric department, to another for supplies for the water de partment and to yet another for sup plies for the gas. department. This means misdirected labor and loss of i j time. ! The commissioners also beltjeye tha the city is amply able and sufficient!} large and important: to own its- owl city hall building. The city owns th< unimproved land on Erwin and ChurcL streets which should be utilized and a rent item saved. Another argument lifted in behalf of the improvement is the convenience when the new building is erected. As it is a patron of the water plant or auy other public utility will need to call up the city offices in order to reg ister a complaint or need. This com pla nt now is received at the mayor’s office or by the treasurer, communi cated to some party to be brought tp Superintendent Cook. Thus time is lost. When all departments get under the same roof these complaints will be quickly and readily answered and corrected. In other words citizens* will communicate to one place and at that place will be some oue who can at once respond to the call. f^ The location fs a central one and the building will be a spacious* and hand some structure which will be credit able to the city. 4$ ROSSER THOMAS ENTERS RACE FOR LEGISLATURE. Rosser Thomas, of AdalnsviHe, has ; announced his candidacy for the legis lature and solicits the votes of all eit- I i bens. i j Mr. Thomas has been urged by many voters from all over the county to make the race and for a time was re luctant to do so. However, during the )>ast ten days the assurances of inter est in his candidacy became so mani fest and earnest he has decided to en ter the lists and has determined to make an aggressive and active cam paign for representative. Mr. Thomas | has the‘confidence, of his neighbors, | tire admiration of all who know him and he will be loyally supported all over the county. His ability, together with a sincere purpose to be of ser vice in. the legislature, make for that which is in itself an appeal which vot ers will conisder in making up their ticket. ALL DAY SINGING. j There will be an all day singing at | Wofford’s Cross Roads the fifth Sun day in this month. Everybody invited to come and bring dinner and spend a pleasant day. NO. 21