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IE SMITH MAKES GBtnt SPEECH
AND GIEETEDJI CHEAT AUDIENCE
Senior Senator From Georgia Makes Many
Votes For Democracy on Eve
Of Election.
Before an audience which taxed the
capacity of the superior court room at
ttie court house last Monday morning,
Senator Hoke Smith delivered one of
the most informative, instructive and
persausive political speeches ever de
livered in Bartow county.
Coming to Cartersvilie upon the in
vitation of P. C. Flemister, H. R. Max
well, T. W. Tinsley, John T. Norris, J.
V. Vaughan and W. W. Gala way, Sen
ior Smith was granted the use of the
court room at 10:30 by Judge Fit*,
and held his audience spell bound un
til nearly 12:30 in a comprehensive
resume of three important pieces of
jemocratic legislation, in which the
lenator himself had a large part in
tbaping.
Those who were instrumental in gat
ing Senator Smith to come to Car
ersville did so for the purpose of
rawing out the democratic vote of
le county. Many democrats are lulled
(to security because of the known
urge majority of voters of this faith
■ Georgia and, hence, do not see the
■cessity of casting their ballots. The
■publican party was found to have an
■ganixation and were making a quiet
Burt to get out the full party strength,
■d because of the candidacy of Hon.
■alter Akerman for congress, whose
■me is in Cartersville and who has a
■rge personal attachment, a particu
■rly intelligent effort was made to
■pture this county. Realizing this, a
■imber of democrats took the matter
■ hand and decided that a speech by
■tnator Hoke Smith would bring out
Be vote.
■ Those who attended the speaking
Hi witnessed the large crowd that at
■lded it and observed the enthusias
■ manifestations of approval of the
■dience were confirmed in the opin-
Bi that Senator Smith was the right
Hm in the right place, and his bril-
Hnt. lucid, comprehensive grasp of
He issues involved 'in this contest he
Hnmunicated to the large crowd of
Hters who heard him.
■Senator Smith first tQok up and
Heron girl y explained the needs and
■rking operations of the currency
passed during the Wilson adminis-
Hhon He showed that each regional
Hnk, twelve in number, which was
twelve largely because of his
■cities, was able to serve the needs
H<uii section of the country at that
or time of the year when bank-
ice:immolations were most need
■ Prior to the enactment of this law,
tanks of the south were crippled
■th ref. . nce to their ability to prop
■ finance the cotton crop because
Hi I '-'-is were low and the need for
■ n 'V at its highest, and the only
for getting money was New
■ r b who could not lend it out or not
option. This had the effect of
a southern bankers and the cot
industry at the mercy of New
|Hb bankers. To meet this situation,
|H bar ones throughout the coun
■ '"'■'"ling different products, an act
[B i’lir-ed requiring all national
|H' take stock in the federal re
[H ' ,; n.k- thereby creating a capital.
banks were distributed at con-
H : -t maces throughout the country,
of which were located in the
at Richmond, at Atlanta .amd at
'bbans. in practical effect and
lariijrjes being rapidly improved,
•'' in of banking has served to
V l>eople of the south, as cotton
• an, l handlers of cotton, ample
facilities with which to do
■■ness and to very greatly assist in
a f a j r p r j ce for .this staple.
■ * x Plained how that when financial
■nmmodations are needed in one
H >n of the country and the regional
H that section being drawn upon
H^ et ese demands, how that the
‘ r, ?ional banks must assist in
ln S the regional bank then in ac-
in a normal state. In
Wor ds, when the resources of
■ are being drawn upon heav
e resources of tihe other banks
n to that bank to maintain its re
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■ °f the country.
, 0r toolc ffreat pains and
a ! lmirab -y ™ explaining to
i. .action of his big audience the
■ v details 0 f phe system which
•tohe c 0 satisfactory to the
the BARTOW TRIBUNE
business interests of the United States.
He explained in detail the ware
housing act and the cotton futures act,
whereby the original fraudulent con
tract, for so long enforced by the New
York cotton exchange, was set aside
and anew contract put into effect
which deals fairly with the cotton
grower and the cotton growing sec
tion of this country. He claimed credit
for the democratic administration pass
ing the rural credits bill and claimed
that this would be a great boon to
farmers who need financial' accommo
dations, and predicted that within a
short space of time farmers would be
able to borrow money through rural
banks at five and six per cent interest.
He said the democratic administra
tion was entitled to the gratitude of
the people for keeping this country at
peace with the European nations and
from being involved in the European
war. He stated that it had been made
perfectly clear that President Wilson
had handled the various questions re
garding our diplomatic relations with
other counties with rare skill and fore
sight, the net result being that this
country Was enjoying peace and un
excelled prosperity.
The audience frequently applauded
Senator Smith during the delivery of
his address: followed him intently
and closely through every proposition
urged by him, and making up the
crowd were representative citizens
from all portions of the county. Among
those who attended in large numbers
were the Cartersville high school boys
and girls, many of whom were treated
to their first political speech and who
were unanimous in their praise of Sen
ator Smith's oratory and splendid
presence. f.
Immediately after the speaking, Mr.
J. W. Vaughan announced that Mr. E.
W. Gould had arranged to have a mov
ing picture film made of the audience
which would be taken as they .left Jehe
court room. This was an interesting
feature, not ever before witnessed by
many in the audience, and as the great
ciowd filed out of the court house the
photographers were found' on the
grounds reeling off pictures of each
one which will be reproduced in Car
tersville at the Dixie Theatre this
week. i ~
J. D. PITTARD BADLY INJURED
IN COTTON GIN ACCIDENT.
The many friends of Mr. J. D. Pit
tard, of Cassville, have teamed with
regret of the serious personal injuries
received by him while engaged in gin
ning cotton at Cassville week before
Last, from whioh he suffered the ampu
tation of his hand and serious body
lacerations.
Mr. Pittand was at the time of his
injury actively ginning cotton and was
at the time about the saws. In some
way his hand was caught and his en
tire body pulled in over the saws. He
would undoubtedly have been killed
but for a slipping of the belt at this
time which saved him from fatal in
juries. He was able to sound an alarm
which brought to him Mr. Paul Pit
tard who was firing and who cut off
the machinery at once. Running to
Mr. Jim Pittard, he was found to be
laying over the saws and blood gush
dng from his several wound®. He was
at once removed to the home of Mr.
W. D. Pittard, his brother, his wife
being away on a visit to south Geor
gia. Medical aid was summoned and
Dr. R. E. Wilson, of White, and Dr.
A. B. Greene, of Cartersville amputat
ed the hand just above the wrist. His
other injuries were treated 1 and thiis
required considerable skill.
Mr. Pittard is getting along as com
fortably as can be expected just at
present and has doubtless passed a
dangerous crisis and will likely be able
to be out within a few weeks.
The many friends of this genial and
popular citizen; while greatly regret
ting the painful and serious injuries
he has received, take comfort in the
fact that his life was spared and with
in a short time he will be able to take
his place in the business and social
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CARTERSVILLE, GA., NOVEMBER 9, 1916
IT'S WILSON, HALLELUJAH!
IFS OEMIGBACT, AMEN.
Western States Join the Solid South And
Overwhelm the East In a Thrilling
Contest With Result Unknown
Until Thursday.
Final result depended on the result in California
and Minnesota where the democratic standard bearer
proves to have been strong beyUnd all expectations and
which turned defeat into victory, giving Wilson 274
votes in the electoral college without Minnesota.
The general election of Tuesday, No
vember 7, 1916, will be remembered as
one which has furnished more thrills
than any within the memory of most
men living. Georgia held true to its
old time traditions and sentiments and
turned an increased majority for the
democratic nominees, both state and
national.
Bartow county likewise adhered to
its traditional democratic sentiments
and turned out an increased democra
tic vote. Not even the presence of Hon.
Walter Akerman on the republican
ticket as a congressional candidate
was sufficient to wean away or entice
the democratic hosts from the polls
nor sufficient temptation to keep them
from taking their democracy straight.
Gordon Lee received a majority of
838 in the county while Woodrow Wil
son secured 907 more votes than
Hughes.
The balance of the democratic ticket
GOULD SOLE OWNER
OF DIXIE THEATRE.
E. W. Gould has purchased the in
terest of A. G. White in the Dixie
Theatre and thereby becomes the sole
owner and proprietor of this popular
place of amusement.
When Messrs. Gould and White en
gaged in the business of furnishing
their patrons in Cartersville and sur
rounding territory motion pictures, the
business had not developed to the im
portance which it enjoys today and it
was considered to be somewhat of a
hazardous undertaking for a business
enterprise. However, through the pro
gressive views of these two gentlemen
their programs each day attracted and
delighted a constantly increasing
clientelle. To this business Mr. Gouild
gave his entire time and attention and
studied every detail as well as the de
sires of his This firm has thus
become one of the best known motion
picture theatrical houses in Georgia.
Mr. White’s varied business interests
and the callil for his services in connec
tion with the establishment of anew
garage In Cartersville and his activi
ties as the agent of the Ford Motor
Company, made it necessary that he
retire from the theatre business, and
Mr. Gould, realizing what had already
been done and confident that the busi
ness has a still yet more promising
future, readily purchased his interest.
The same policy which has charac
terized the Dixie Theatre in the past
will continue to be followed in the
future with renewed efforts upon the
part of Mr. Gould to furnish amuse
ments daily of a character that appeals
to permanent public patronage.
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E W. GOULD, Owner of Dixie Theatre
was unopposed and hence that which
brought so many of the faithful to cast
their ballots was the opportunity to
put in a vote of endorsement for these
two able and faithful! public servants.
On Tuesday night all was gloom for
the democratic national ticket. But
Wednesday morning returns from the
western states completely reversed
the situation until the last few votes
necessary to put the successful candi
date over refused to come for either.
For a while it looked like Wilson, then
again it looked Hughes, then back to
Wilson until it narrowed down to Min
nesota and California. These states
backed and filled showing one and
then the other in the Sead until Thurs
day night it was officially declared
that Wilson had been elected.
And you ought to been a democrat
and experienced the exhillration and
thrill' of a hard fought victory.
STANFORD BROS. SELL
TO A. D. GILBERT.
Mr. A. D. Gilbert has purchased the
stock of merchandise, good will and
business of Stanford Bros., and will
hereafter conduct this business under
the name of the GllNert Cash Grocery
CoiApam.
Mr? (Ififiert is well known in Carters
ville and throughout Bartow county,
and, having been engaged in the mer
cantile business in CartersviiWe in
former years, will not be altogether
unacquainted with the art of catering
and pleasing the trade of this section.
Stanford Bros, have been in active
business in Cartersville for many
years and have conducted at this
stand on Main street a grocery busi
ness and bakery where they have
built up a large and extensive trade.
The good wishes of Stanford Broth
ers’ f9rnier patrons will follow them
Into whatever sphere of activities they
enter, and Mr. Gilbert’s many friends
confidently wish for and anticipate a
prosperous mercantile business career.
THADIOUS JOHNSEY DIES
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3.
After a lingering illness of several
weeks, Mr. Thadions Johnsey died at
the home of his son-in-llaW, Jas. Knight,
on Friday morning, November 3rd, and
was buried at the family burial ground
Saturday morning.
Mr. Johnsey was 62 years old and Is
survived by two sons and two daugh
ter-, Arthur Johnsey, of this county,
T. E. Johnsey. of Selma, Ala., and Mrs.
Jas. Knight, of this county, and Mrs.
Charlie Sharp, of Arizona.
PROSPECTS GOOD FOR NITRATE PLANT
TO BE EOGATED ON ETOWAH RIVER
Senator Smith And Congressman Lee Visit
Site And Are Greatly Impressed
With Its Feasibility.
The visit of Senator Hoke Smith to
C artersville last Monday made more
promising the prospects of the Etowah
river power site being accepted by the
United States government as a plaoe
for the location of the twenty million
dollar nitrate plant which has been
authorized by congress.
The coming of Senator Smith
brought also Congressman Gordon Lee,
and together with Mr. T. E. Grafton, of
Rome, Captain Smith. U. S. A., of
Rome, Mr. T. W. Lee, of Ohickamauga,
Mr. T. S. Shope, of Dalton, and eeveraJi
Cartersville citizens including Messrs,
li. R. Maxwell, T. W. Tinsley, Mayor
Pattfi Gilreath, P. C. Flemister, B. C.
Sloan, L. W. Reeves, J. W. Vaughan,
J. T. Norris, O. T. Peeples and others,
an automobile trip was made up the
Etowah river iiu order to give Senator
Smith an opportunity to view the phy
sical location of this great power.
Senator Smith did not in any wls*
commit himself, either for or against
the proposition, but dt was apparent
to all who accompanied him that he
was very much impressed with the
feasibility of this location for a nitrate
plant. He made inquiries concerning
the amount of power to be developed,
the amount of territory to be flooded,
the cost of the dam and various other
features which are to be considered as
having a relation to the matter in
hand. Those who went with Mr. Smith,
iudluding Mr. lee, were able to furnish
him with a vast amount of information,
much of which is covered in a govern
ment report .issued by M ajor Ferguson
several years ago and which was
made at the instance of Congressman
Lee at the time. This report goes into
great detail and shows that with a dam
180 feet high built at the site of the
old Cooper monument, or a little this
RECKLESS DRIVERS
CAUSE BAD ACCIDENT.
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Clarence Donahoo, the young son of
Mr. Nat Donahoo, together with a boy
by the name of Evans, upon last Fri
day were engaged in hauling a load of
oil to Parrott Springs mines of
Thompson & Welman Company. As
he was proceeding witih his wagon and
load up the grade approaching the
Sneticher place, behind him were rac
ing tw f o wagons, one driven by a ne
gro by the name of Noah Fletcher and
another driven by Clarence Smith,
white. These two drivers were en
gaged in an effort to overtake the one
the other and so heedless of other
users of the road, the negro ran into
the wagon driven by young Donahoo,
threw the boys out and toppling over
from the wagon the heavy barrel of
oil which rolled down upon young
Donahoo. He succeeded in pushing the
barrel away from him without its hav
ing rendered any serious injuries to
hilm while the other wagon driven by
Smith rushed around the Donahoo
dray and ran over young Donahoo
who was prostrate ui>on the ground.
His leg was badly mangled and for
awhile it was feared that the boy’s life
was in danger. He was, however, tak
en to his home, medical and surgical
aid summoned and his injuries, while
painful and serious, are not necessar
ily fatal. The reckless drivers of the
two wagons who caused the accident
have been arrested and will be called
upon to answer for their acts in court.
gilstrap baby wins prize.
We are authorized by the Fair As
sociation to say that the publication
appearing in last week’s Tribune re
lating to the baby show incorrectly re-
I>orted the prize to the handsomest
hoy baby between six and twelve
months as having been awarded to
Mrs. Henry Gossett’s child, when, in
fact, the prize was awarded to the
young son of Mrs. S. B. Gilstrap. The
Tribune followed the copy furnished
It by the fair officials and the mistake
appears to have been made in the of
fice of the Fair* Association. Both
babies were bright and prize winning
examples of babyhood, but it appears
that the award was really made to the
! Gilstrap ctiikl.
side, 123,000 horse power can be de
veloped and a storage of water pro
vided for which woulld not only fur
nish power, but which would serve the
double purpose of making navigable
at Vow stages the Coosa river, and this
in turn would have a great beneficial
effect in providing transportation and
low freight rates to the gtllf.
It was shown that our close proxi
mity to the Ducktown Copper mines
would enable us to easily pipe sul
phuric acid into Cart ersvii lie, whioh
with nitrate acid would form two of
the elements which enter largely into
the making of fertilizer. With cheap
IKiwer and with the two elements men
tioned so readily at hand and the cen
tralization of fertilizer manufacture
in tihe heart of the southern states,
would necessarily lead to very much
lessen the cost of commercial fertiliz
er to the people of the south who are
the greatest users of fertilizers of any
section of the country.
Senator Smith stated that the mat
ter was one which would be looked
into by the board of army engineers
appointed by President Wilson and
that (it woullid be his pleasure to bring
to the attention of this board, and at
the proper time to the president him
self, the claims of superiority set
forth for the Etowah river power.
A pleasant hour was spent up the
river and when the party returned to
Cartersville Senator Smith and Mr.
Lee were visited by scores of Carters
ville citizens who sought to make these
two able members of congress remem
j her pleasantly their visit.
The Chamber of Commerce of Car
tersville entertained Senator Smith at
a luncheofi given at the Park Hotel be
fore the trip to the Etowah river was
made,
J ADVERTISING ASSOCIATION
POST PRIZE PICTURE.
The attention of the public has been
attracted to an artistic poster on the
board of the Jones Poster Advertising
Company near the post office. Mrs. H.
E. F. Jones, who owns and operates
this pliant, is authority for the state
ment that this work of art won the one
thousand dollar prize which was of
fered to the finest artists of the coun
try by the Poster Advertising Asso
ciation for a iKxster to be used to ad
vertise the Poster Advertising busi
ness. <s•)
It is rather astonishing to the lay
man when he notes the strides which
this medium of advertising has made
and especially its development allong
artistic lines during the past few
years. This posteT shows beautiful
water falls surrounded by trees and
verdure. The lettering reads “Beauty,
power and impressiveness are cardinal
qualities of poster advertising.” The
artist is August W. Hutaf, of New
\ork City, and the Poster Advertising
Association is putting this up through
out America.
Mrs. H. E. F. Jones is the owner and
proprietor of poster advertising plants
in ten towns in this section of Georgia
and her successful management of this
business has attracted the admiration
of the business worild. She possesses
superior business qualifications as well
as being socially a popular and attrac
tive sociall leader. The extension of
her business and the well built boards
which have been constructed since she
became possessed of this franchise and
entered the poster advertising busi
ness has been remarkable and due al
together to her skill and enterprise.
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MUSICALE AT EUHARLEK.
On Friday night, November 17th, a
musicale willl be given at the Bartow
Rural High school. Everybody is in
vited to be present. A good time is
promised. After the program refresh
ments will be served. Admission 15c.
The proceeds are to be used for the
school.
Services at Episcopal Church.
There will be divine service in the
Church of the Ascension next Sunday
morning, commencing at 11 o’clock
Everybody is cordially invited to at
tend this service.
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