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The Gainesville Eagle. Entered at the Gainesville Postoffice as Second-class mail matter. Official Organ of Hall County. Official Organ of White County. Official Organ of the City of Gainesville. W. H. CRAIG, Editor and Business Manager. ~ —1 - qw Thursday, December 22, 1898. THE LEGISLATURE STOPS. The Georgia legislature adjourned last Saturday night. During the 50 day« of the session over 700 bills were introduced and about 190 were passed. The school money was reduced $200,000. The pensions remain as they were. The time of holding elections for justices of the peace has been changed from January to December. The money due an employe of a cor poration may upon his death now be paid to his. widow before an adminis trator upon his estate has been ap pointed. This legislature has made it unlawful to shoot a gun on Sun day. This will prevent bird hunt ing, clay pigeon shooting, and target practice on that day. Judges of su perior and city courts must decide motions for new trials within 30 days but in Atlanta a judge can take 90 days. Hereafter all fruit trees ship ped into the slate must be inspected to prevent blight getting into Geor gia orchards. The man who carries brass or metal knucks is now liable to be indicted for having concealed weapons. Protest fees for notaries public have been reduced from $3 to 50 cents. PEANUT LEGISLATION. After a session of fifty days the Georgia Legislature has adjourned without disposing of the two most important matters before it—ballot reform and the tax problem. Almost every member had so many things of a minor nature to put -through that matters of a general nature, though of more inportance than all the others combined, had to be ignored almost entirely. It is true a commission was sent to Ten nessee to investigate the workings of the ballot system in vogue in that state, which is virtually the Austra lian system, but beyond receiving the report of this committee the Legis lature did nothing. It is also true that a commission to investigate and suggest the best plan for tax-reform has been authorized, bufthis is bare.- ly more than an acknowledgement of Ult-Jjeed for reform. * . TII6“WbUTU ll'UiftWe lies in the fact that every member goes to Atlanta with some little special hobby of his own—a bill to do this or undo that, and so on, and ho has no mind nor heart for anything else until he has brought his own matter to the atten tion of the Legislature. A desire to please some exacting constituent or an ambition to make a new law all his own causes almost every legislator to trot forward at each session with one or more special bills, all of which have to be acted upon, regardless of how many matters of vital pnblic im portance have to be put aside from <lay to day. And if the Legislature met twice as often as it does, there would be just as many of these bills at each session. Every member would be bent on making a litle his tory. It is a great pity that a special session of the Legislature cannot be called to settle the ballot and tax re form problems, and do nothing else. This is about our only chance to have the more important matters attended to. NUGGET FOR THE GREAT FATHER. The trustees of the North Georgia agricultural college, through their president, Hon. W. P. Price, pre sented President McKinley with a solid gold nugget from a mine near Dahlonega, as a token of friendship and esteem, during the Jubilee. The presentation was made in the private apartments of President Mc- Kinley at the Kimball house. The event was the revival of an ancient Indian custom. The Cherokee In dians when in Georgia years ago were the owners of the mines around Dahlonega, and they made it a rule to present every visiting chief a gold nugget as an evidence of the purity of their friendship. When the trus tees of the college learned that Pres ident McMinley was coming, they determined to revive the old Indian custom. Several members of the presiden tial party were present during the presentation. MR. BRYAN’S DELUSION. Col. William J. Bryan is reported to have said in a recent interview that he saw no signs of waning in terest in the cause of free silver and that he considered the recent Nq vember elections of no significance. Evidently Mr. Bryan has not studied the results of these elections, for they are full of significance, as a glance at them will readily show. Returns from these elections show that Kan sas changed its Democratic plurality of 12,269 to a Republican plurality of 15,739; that Nebraska, Mr. Bryan’s own State, reduced its plurality of 13,576 to 3,422; that the Republicans gained 50,000 in Colorado, 12,000 in Idaho, 24,000 in Montana, 1,500 in Wyoming, 6,000 in Nevada, 40,000 in Utah; that the State of Washing ton, where the allied silver forces made a fight against the Republicans who stood on a straight-out gold standard platform, changed its Dem ocratic plurality of 12,493 to a Re publican plurality of 4,000; that the Republicans of Oregon increased their plurality of 2,117 in 1896 to 10,574; that California’s Republican plurality of 2,797 in 1896 was in creased to 30,000 in the last election with a gain of a senator in Congress and four representatives. Such indisputable evidence should convince anyone that the cause of free silver is losing ground. In fact, indications now are that it is already such an issue of the past that it will never again play a prominent part in a presidents! campaign. Democracy mHbt stand o-. other issue in 1900. LAYING IT ON COLUMBUS. Those Spaniards who were furthest away from the scenes of fighting are still in a fine frenzy of anger with the Americans. In Granada they are stoning the statue of Columbus for having discovered the terrible and hateful country which we in habit, and in Cadiz and Algiers they are refusing to accept American gold for purchases in the shops because the coins bear the despised eagle. Meantime those surviving Spaniards who were in or near the firing lines on land, or on the ships which met Dewey and Schley, and after having been vanquished were fed, clothed and nursed by the victors, have nothing save praise to say of the Americans. SOME SMALL SOULS. Santa Claus has been again at tacked. Some Sunday school work ers of Milwaukee want him put out of the church ; and not only that, but think all consistent church people ought to forbid his coming into their bouses. It is hard to conceive of such narrow-mindedness. If all of the myths, all of the fairies, all of the symbols, were removed from our lives, the sum of human happiness would be decreased in enormous degree. If our lives were divested of every harmless make-believe, we should have a rather dull existence. If religion itself were shorn of its symbolism, its ceremonies, its music, its flowers of rhetoric, its parables, its imagery, etc., it would prove much less attractive. Santa Claus is a most beneficent spirit. He teaches, indeed, the tenets of Chrisitanity— love, faith, hope and charity. He is the embodiment of gen erosity and good nature. He is* dearly beloved of adUfa not the kindliest feeling for him must have a shriveled heart. THE PRESIDENT’S TRIBUTE. The speech of President McKin ley in Atlanta contained some noble sentiments calculated to endear him very much to the people of the South. He was cheered to the echo and Confederate veterans were trans ported with joy to hear the president of the United States make bold to say that Northern people would share with Southerners in the care of the graves of Confederate soldiers. It was a bold thing to say and it was a beautiful tribute from an Ohio president to the valor of his former foes. President McKinley not only spoke as chief executive of the na tion, but as a member of the North ern army who, something more than 30 years ago, had met Southern sol diers upon the field of battle. Surely after such magnanimous sentiment there can be no further doubt about the sincerity or good will of the president. The expression he used aas not a sudden outburst of ban quet sentiment, but a carefully pre pared and matured conviction writ ten out upon paper and formally de livered during the joint session of the general assembly of Georgia. It would seem from this that the presi dent and his advisers have learned many things from the Spanish-Amer ican war. This speech was made in the presence of General Joseph Wheeler, a Confederate veteran now wearing a uniform of a major general in the United States army. The speech was made in the heart of the Southland where the people honor the Confederate dead and believe that the graves of the Southern sol diers are the shrine where valor and devotion have made their resting place. If any thing were needed to increase the cordiality of the presi dent’s reception it was this tender tribute to the Confederate dead. It seemed that at last Ben Hill’s word had come true, that we were “in our father’s house,” that “our brothers were our companions,” and that we were “at home to stay, thank God.” —Savannah Press. Turkey Bill’s Ambition. “Turkey” Bill Postell, whose wife died about five weeks ago, has already become tired of living alone and is making an effort to get him another companion. He has written a letter to the Atlanta Constitution this week for the purpose of ascertaning what an ad., “Wants a Wife,” will cost him, thinking that it will be the quickest way to gat one. He en closed a copy of the advertisement, prepared by a friend, which reads as follows : “Wife wanted by Wm. Postell. A man of large capital, big farm and fine dwell v*neyard and orchard. Draws a United States pension. Address, Wm. Postell, Porter Springs, Ga. —Nuggc t. THE PRESIDENT AT MACON. He Reviews Troops and Makes a Brief Artdr s- to Citizens. Macon, Dec. 19.—President McKin ley arrived here at 9:80 a. m. and was met at the depot by a large and enthu siastic crowd. At the station the presi dential party was met by 15 carriages. Lined up along the street was the Seventh cavalry, the bright yellow of their overcoat linings making a vivid contrast against the fog and drizzle that prevailed. After driving through the streets the president took his place on the review ing stand. On one side of the chief ex ecutive stood General Wilson and on the other General Bates. As the brigades passed the respective com manders took their places on the stand with the presidential party. Despite the bad weather a large and enthusiastic crowd was on hand. The troops passed in review in this order: Third engineers (volunteer), Second Ohio infantry (volunteer), Seventh volunteer infantry, Tenth vol unteer infantry, Third North Carolina infantry, Sixth Virginia infantry, Seventh cavalry (regular). President McKinley spoke briefly from the reviewing stand. He confined his remarks chiefly to the pride the American people should take in their army. Generals Wheeler, Lawton, Shaf ter and Wilson made short addresses before the reviewing stand. General Lawton left the party to go to Hunts ville, Ala., to take command of Camp Wheeler. A memorial address was presented to the president by the confederate vet erans. The now famous reference “to care for the confederate dead,” in the president’s Atlanta speech was framed tn a huge wreath of flowers and placed on the pedestal of the confederate mon ument. The president’s stay in the city was very short on account of the fact that he had to go to Augusta from here and review the troops at that place. Mrs. McKinley remained in the presi dential car while in Macon and bowed frequently to the crowd that gathered at the depot. On account of her slight cold it was not considered advisable for her to face the rain. A dispatch from Augusta says the presidential party arrived there at 8:30 p. m. and after a review of the troops proceeded to Washington. BRIEF STOP AT COLUMBIA. President McKinley and Other Nota bles Deliver Short Talks. Columbia, S. C., Dec. 20.—The presi dential train arrived at Columbia, where the first secession convention was held, at 10:10 p. m., and for three-quarters of an hour remained here. A considerable crowd w r as at the Blendin street station. General Cole aud staff, Mayor Lips comb and city council, Colonel Abbott and other officers from Camp Fornance were present, and were presented to the president and those accompanying him. The Second Tennessee band was pres ent, and as the train rolled in played in spiring airs. The prolonged calls of the people called forth the president, who was introduced by Mayor Lipscomb. The president said that this stop was not a part of his itinerary, but it was an agreeable, though unexpected pleasure. He was glad to meet the citizens and soldiers encamped here. He then spoke briefly of the greatness of the American government and of the constitution and said in closing that this was a common country, as evidenced at the opening of the recent war, when north and south, east and west rivaled each other in their efforts to prove their patriotism. His elosing sentence, “let us here solemnly dedicate ourselves to this great structu ral government,” was succeeded by ■ deafaninp pheers. <Hsr.orals —o&a wnetner,->3vu»~ retary Gage, Postmaster General Smith and Secretary Alger also 'made brief speeches, after which the train pulled out for Washington. M’KINLEY AT FOREST CITY. President Reviews a Portion of the Seventh Army Corps. Savannah, Dec. 17.—The presidential party arrived at Savannah at 11 o’clock this morning. The trip from Mont gomery was without especial incident. The Savannah reception committee boarded the president’s train at Guyton, 80 miles out of Savannah. D. G. Purse, chairman of the committee, presented to President McKinley the good wishes of the citizens of Savannah. The presidential party was welcomed by a large crowd and was driven direct to the reviewing stand under the escort of the Georgia Hussars. The first divi sion of the Seventh army corps, two regiments of the Second division and about 3,000 other troops, chiefly artil lery, under command of Major General Keifer, passed before the president. The program for the day included a trip by the presidential party on the pilotboat J. H. Estill down the Savan nah river, a reception and grand ban quet tonight, when the president and members of the cabinet spoke. Confederates Thank McKinley. Atlanta, Dec. 2u.—The first official thanks from ex-wearers of the gray to President McKinley, for his words about the confederate soldiers, were expressed last night. At the regular monthly meeting of members of Atlanta Oamp No. 159, Captain James D. Carter intro duced resolutions of appreciation of the president’s expression, and they were unanimously adopted. McKinley Is at Washington. Washington, Dec. 20.—President Mc- Kinley and party returned to Washing ton at 11:30 today from their southern trip. The ride through Virginia this morning was uneventful. Mrs. McKin ley was somewhat better today and the other members of the party are in good health. Mayor Walsh Seriously 1111. Augusta, Ga., Dec. 19.—Mayor Pat rick Walsh, who returned from New York and Washington Saturday, is ill at his home in this city. While his con dition is not regarded as serious, his friends are somewhat apprehensive. This is the second attack within two months. Ah Appeal to Confederates. Birmingham, Ala., Dec. 17. The Winnie Davis Memorial association of Richmond, Va., whose object is to erect a monument over the grave of the de ceased “Daughter of the Confederacy,” has asked the co-operation and assist ance of the various United Confederate Veterans’ camps in the south. General Fred S. Ferguson, commanding the Al abama division, upon receipt of a re quest for contributions from the Ala bama camps, issued a circular asking for remittances. Johnston on State Troops. Montgomery, Ala., Dec. 17.—Gov ernor Johnston in an interview today said: “The recent war shows how necessary it is to have a well organized and disciplined body of state troops ready for instant service. The standing army should be supplemented by such a body. I trust all the states will respond to the call of Governor Bloxham and that a large number of delegates will assemble at Tampa, Fla., on Feb. 8 to consider the reorganization of state mi litia service. ” Alleged Deserter Captured. Huntsville, Ala., Dec. 17.—Private Theodore Schonberg, an alleged de serter from Troop A, Second cavalry, has been arrested and is held at Moul ton, Ala. __ ROBBERS BO AWFUL WORK, One Woman Killed, Another Hurt and a Young Man Clubbed. Banks, Ala., Dec. 19.—One of the most horrible crimes ever known in this section was committed at the Myen place, near Josie postoffice, about 8 miles from here. Mrs. Ira Myers, a widow, and her daughter-in-law, Mrs. E. Myers, also a widow, kept a store, and it was known that they kept a large amount of money in the dwelling across the road from the store. A young man named Cook was employed to look after the farm and oc cupied one room of the house. Some time between midnight and day Cook was aroused by a noise in the room of the elder Mrs. Myers. He sprang up and ran around to the door and saw Mrs. Myers struggling with two men. He ran in to her assistance and was knocked senseless with a club. When he regained consciousness he found the house on fire and Mrs. Myers apparently dead on the floor. Dragging her from the fire he went in search of the younger Mrs. Myers and found her dead, and rescued her body just in time from the flames. He then rang the farm bell and arpused the neighbors, who came in great num bers, but were too late to save the house or any of the contents. It is thought that the robbers obtained about $3,000 in cash aud evidently thought they had killed all three of the parties, and fired the house to cover up their crime. The neighboorhood is considerably ex cited and if the guilty parties are caught it may be quick work with them. Al last accounts no clue to the guilty par ties had been discovered. NO ONE TO MEET SOLONS. Alabama Lawmakers Displeased Over Their Reception In Georgia. Montgomery, Ala., Dec. 17.—Most of the members of the Alabama general assembly came home feeling slighted. They were invited to Atlanta, they said, by the general assembly of Georgia, ac cepted the invitation formally and by resolution, wired the Georgia assembly when to expect them and left here in their best clothes, expecting to be no ticed. They were not met by any com mittee at the depot, but they liued up together and marched under the Ala bama flag to the capitol, accompanied by the ladies in their party. There, to their astonishment, they learned from two negro porters that the assembly had some time before ad journed for the day and the Alabamians thereupon proceeded to break ranks and buy some victuals with their own money. Later in the day some of the officials ran across the wandering Alabamians and made apologies, saying there was a misunderstauding as to the time of ar rival, etc. Several Georgia legislature roast reso lutions were introduced at last night’s session of the house, but Speaker Waller hung them all up. The assembly ad journed until Jan. 24. Resolutions adopted by the Georgia legislature, expressing regret at the misunderstanding whereby the Ala bamians were seemingly snubbed, have been received in this city. FEW NEW BILLS ADOPTED. Little Accomplished by the General Assembly So Far. Montgomery, Ala., Dec. 20. The general assembly has passed fewer laws of a general character before recess than ever known before in the history of the state. But nine general laws have been passed, and with the exeption of that submitting the question of holding a ’they are without importance. ' There were 160 local laws passed and most of the time of the session was taken up in their consideration. The holding of a convention will relieve the necessity for much legislation and this will give more time to consider the matters of general importance which are yet to be acted upon, among Which is the revenue bill. A joint committee will sit during re cess and frame a bill to be ready at the time of reassembling in January. There are not many changes necessary or con templated in the present revenue laws. Would-Be Lynchers Foiled. Lafayette, Ala., Dec. 17.—During the day Cicero Wright, a prominent and respected white citizen of beat 6, this county, while taking a prisoner, George Anderson, a negro, to Berlin, in beat 13, was attacked by the negro with a rock and so badly injured that his death is but a question of time. Last night a mob of angry men came to La fayette and attempted to take the negro from the jail, but the sheriff had sum moned a large body of armed men to guard the jail and cool heads persuaded the mob to disperse. POSTMASTER IN TROUBLE. Walker Accused of Destroying the Government Records. Columbus, Ga., Dec. 19. United States Commissioner Williams is inves tigating the case of W. A. Walker, for merly postmaster at Geneva, Ga., who is charged with destroying government records. After taking some of the testi mony, the hearing was postponed until next Wednesday morning on account of the absence of a number of important witnesses in the case. It will be recalled that on the morn ing of Nov. 8 a fire occurred at Geneva and almost destroyed the entire town. It originated in the postoffice at that place, and for this reason J. H. Wardie, one of the postoffice inspectors, was sent to Geneva to investigate the matter. The investigation resulted in the arrest of Postmaster W. A. Walker. Steel Wire and Rod Mills. Birmingham, Ala., Dec. 19.—The lay ing of the foundations for the steel wire and rod mill at Ensley City has been commenced and the work on the im mense plant will be rushed. The inten tions are to have the affair iu operation by June, 1899. The machine shops, in which will be manufactured most of the wire pulling machinery for the plant, is now up and the placing of machinery in it will be done this week. The force of men constructing the main building will use over 15,000 bricks a day. A Trapgun’s Third Victim. Ala., Dec. 20.—Nelson Wright, a deserter of a negro regiment of the volunteer forces, was killed at Dolmite, near here, by a trapgun. Wil liam Penny, a wealthy bachelor, has had arranged over his door for some time a trapgun for burglars. A year ago one negro was killed by the gun; a few weeks since a second one was shot and injured, and Wright makes the third victim. All three were at tempting to break into the house when the gnu fired. insane Woman’s Awful Deed. Sandersville, Ga., Dec. 19.—Miss Addie Harrison, an old lady living near Oconee, in this county, has been mur dered, her head being crushed with a club. Miss Harrison’s sister, Mrs. Joy ner, who is thought to be insane, is be lieved to have committed the crime. Brewer Expires In Prison. Jesup, Ga., Dec. 17.—80 b Brewer has died in jail here from the effects of the wound he received by the sheriff’s posse tfrat captured him last Sunday night. Thus ends the career of the most noted desperado in this section of Georgia. BILL OF INJUNCTION FILED. Fight Between Atlanta Railways NoWT lu the United States Court. Atlanta, Dec. 20.—The fight between the Atlanta and the Consolidated street railway companies for rights of way on Mitchell street to the new viaduct has culminated in the filing of a bill of in junction in the United States court seek ing to prevent the use of the Consoli dated property ,on Mitchell street by the Atlanta Street Railway company. The bill was filed by Attorney N. J. Hammond, representing the Old Colony Trust company of Boston as trustee for the bondholders of the Consolidated. It is directed against both the Consoli dated and the Atlanta Railway com pany, attempting to prevent the latter from exercising in any manner the right of condemning part of the Consolidated tracks, which right was granted by the city council of Atlanta some weeks ago. An order was signed by Judge New man ordering the defendants to appear on Jan. 2 and show cause why the in junction should not be granted. This, of course, stops the condemnation pro ceedings of tne Atlanta Railway com pany for the present. GEN. BROOKE HAS A FEVER. New Military Governor of Cuba Is Laid Up at Savannah. Savannah, Dec. 19.—Major General John R. Brooke is sick in bed in the De- Soto hotel. General Brooke arrived in Savannah Saturday night on his way to Havana to assume the military gov ernorship of the island. He was accom panied by Mrs. Brooke and the follow ing members of his staff, who are here with him: Major aud Mrs. J. F. Dean, Captain and Mrs. F. B. McKenna, Cap tain J. A. Campbell and Lieutenant O. W. Castle. General Brooke’s appointment was made Friday and he started direct for his new post, though he desired first to have a conference with the president. The president was here Sunday and called on General Brooke in his sick room. General Brooke has had consid erable work to do of late, and as a re sult is broken down. He had a high fever today and will remain here until he recovers, which will be perhaps the latter part of the week. Moore May Get a Pardon. Savannah, Dec. 20.—Prominent citi zens have signed a petition for the par don of Moore, the Maine artilleryman who was sentenced to 60 days on the chaingang for attempting to hng the wife of a prominent citizen. A Dividend Is Declared. Brunswick, Ga., Dec. 19.—Receiver James S. Wright, by order sf Judge Sweat, has declared a dividend of 25 per cent in the Merchants’ and Traders’ bank case. Disastrous Fire at Tiftou. Tifton, Ga., Deo. 19.—Fire at this place has destroyed several business houses and dwellings. Loss, $25,000; insurance, $6,000. “Father of Atlanta” Dead. Atlanta, Dec. 19.—Jonathan Nor cross, this city’s first settler, and known as the “Father of Atlanta,” is dead, aged 91 years. Calhoun Appointed Judge. Atlanta, Dec. 17. —Governor Candler has appointed Hon. A. E. Calhoun, at present city recorder, judge of the crim inal court. Ex-Senator Brice Is Dead. New York, December 15—Former United States Senator Calvin S. at 9:15 o’clock today at hia residence in this city, of pneu monia. He contracted a severe cold one week ago today. Borrowed a Horse. Yesterday morning when William Oli ver, who lives at the J. A. Braselton place, several miles out in the country, went out to feed his stock he found one of his horses missing; also a South Caro lina negro who had been picking cotton for him. Mr. Oliver and others tracked the horse to C. C. McEver’s lot. They found the horse in the stable and the bridle hanging up by the lot gate. Mr. Oliver was surprised and Mr. McEver was no less so. Mr. McEver lives near the Southern depot, and the only explanation yet giv en is that the negro was returning to South Carolina and did not want to walk from the farm to the railroad. 1 MB « - Bought a Home. W. A. Ramseur, agent of the Southern railroad, has purchased the J. K. Thomp son place on Chestnut street. He is now adding to the house and when work is completed it will be one of the elegant homes of the city. JARRETT. Through the Eagle’s Oconee Mills rep resentative wo learned last week that Mr. aud Mrs. Bob Thompson are to be in the care of the McEver place next year. Our understanding was that the McEver place was in Mr. and Mrs. Thompson’s care, but we thank our fellow represen tative for thus correcting a mistaken idea. We hope the “McEver place” will take real good care of Mr. and Mrs. Thompson. Mr. J. T. Usher is now an occupant of the residence recently vacated by Ira Brogdon. V. H. West recently made a business trip to Fayette county. Willie Hudgins went to Piedmont, S. C., some days ago but after careful de liberation aud thorough calculation as to factory and farm life, very wisely decid er in favor of the latter and returned to his native vicinity. Some of our farmers have become de spondent aud are selling out and are go ing to try factory and city life. We would admonish our fellow men to be quiet and keep cool. The scales of ad versity have been applied to some of us and we hope none will be found want ing. There is more real health, happi ness, comfort and freedom in farm life than can be found in any vocation within onr knowledge. Let’s not be “Jack at all trades and good at nothing.” We recently heard an aged and successful man say that the first ten years of his married life he moved eleven times and had less at the last move than at the first, and he moved all in one wagon each time. Mr. Leonard Fuller will move up to the residence formerly occupied by Esq. W. F. Wallace, within a few days, and Victor West will also move to that vicin ity by the first of the New Year at latest. | ■ To Smash the Rocks. The crusher for the Stow Mine has arrived at the G. J. S. depot and will be carried to the mine as soon as the weath er will permit. It weighs several tons and is a very bulky piece of machinery. The Wandering Thoughts of a Sentinel Away down in the land of the presidio, Where soldiers do exist, Camped out in little dog-tents, Among the fogs and mist. A claim to be no poet, Though the truth to you I’ll tell: The officers live in heaven, While the privates live in hell. We have to drill five hours In the hottest of the day, With heads bowed down in sorrow— They slowly pass away. We have as yet no guns issued— No saddles, and no steeds — But the shoulder-straps on our captain Shows bis rank high indeed. And when we go to town at night, You know it is not hard To get back to our beds again. And pass the unarmed guard. We sleep so sweetly in our beds — The large, the short, and tall 411 sleep alone and dream of home Until the bugle sounds the call. I once was free, not long ago, When, in my native land, I heeded not the bugle’s call, And cared no one’s command. But things have changed since then; Now I wear a suit of blue; And whatsoever they command me I am very sure to do. I am only a lonely soldier, A man of low degree; My life’s of little value; But there is one who cares for me. She’s beyond the sound of a bugle’s call, Where the pine trees grow so tall, In the sunny valley of Colorado, Where the dark fogs never fall. And now I’d give my new blue coat For one old cotton shirt, To walk once more with the Colorado girl, And leave this sand and dirt. For we will never go to Manila, Nor fight the Spaniards brave, Nor shoot the roaring cannon, The unfreed life to save. We are doomed to stay in San Francisco, And through the post to roam, Till Uncle Sam will give them permission To bring the soldiers home. Now, lovely maidens, smile on me— The fair ones and the shady— But none can fill the place, you see, Os that Colorado lady. J. S. Canning. Battery C, U. S. V., Lt. Artillery, Pre sidio, Cal. Charlie Takes a Bride. Mr. Charles Newton and Miss Leland Ellis were married at 2 o’clock yesterday at the residence of the bride’s father, Mr. J. L. Ellis, superintendent of the County Home. Presiding Elder M. L. Underwood performed the ceremony. Mr. Newton is a well known and pop ular fanner and business man, who has won for his helpmeet a beautiful and ac complished young lady. Mr. and Mrs. Newton took the vesti bule for Charleston immediately after their marriage. Catarrh in the head is cured by Hood’s Sarsaparilla which eradicates from the blood the scrofulous taints that cause it, soothing and re buillding the delicate and diseased tissues. Hood’S Pills are the onlypills to take with Hood’s Sarsaparilla. Cure all liver ills. To Feed the Hungry. C. S. Sherman of Buford has rented the store room next door below C. F. W. Gunther’s bakery, on Main street, and will open a first-class restaurant in it soon. Moved to Town. T. O. Parker and family of Mt. Airy have moved to the city and will make Gainesville their future home. Mr. Par ker has had a situation with the G. J. & S. railroad for more than a year, but postponed moving his family here until he was thoroughly satisfied that he wanted to make this his permanent home. They will probably occupy the cottage on the corner of Academy and Prior streets for the present. A GREAT record of cures, une qualled in medical history, proves Hood’s Sarsaparilla possesses merit un known to any other MEDICINE. A BARGAINI Here it is, and it is the Best Opening you’ll Ever Strike. 100 acres of land for sale, on the Gainesville and Clarksville road, 3 miles from Longview. This is all splendid land. 35 acres fresh land in cultivation, bal ance in fine timber. Two branches run through the place, and there is considerable bottom land. There are three houses on the place. One is a nice new frame house with three rooms and an 8-foot hall, nicely built and ceiled and painted, with lightning rods on same. There are a good well and spring at this house, and a pasture of 3 acres sown in grass near the house, with wire fence around it. There is a good box house with 2 rooms in yard, and a good box house with 2 rooms on farm. Two roads run through the place. All is good, strong, rich land. There is an orchard of 150 well selected fruit trees—apples, peaches, and pears—in their seventh year. This place can be bought FOU SI,OOO S2OO cash, and wil' give bond for titles. Balance on easy terms. The fruit on this place will pay for it in three years. For particulaas write or call at this office. 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