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XVI- HENRYW. GRADY. It is doubtful if our country has produced another man,—a purely pri¬ vate citizen,—so widely loved while living,or so universally mourned when dead, as Henry Woodfin Grady. Lin¬ coln and Garfield were presidents of the nation; Grant and Lee wereGen- erals of great armies; Davis symboli¬ zed the cause for which the South fought and suffered; but Grady had none of these claims on the affections of the people. He was simply an ed¬ itor; he had made a few orations; yet at his death,in all parts of the country there is mourning; messages come from the east, from the north, from west, as well as from the south, ex¬ pressing in strong language,deep o- motions of sorrow for his loss, and sympathy for the bereaved. This cannot be alone because he was a great editor and great orator; other editors and orators as great as he have lived and died without calling forth such wide expressions of deep grief. Additional causes must be sought for his popularity. Among these was his sympathetic nature and loving heart. Ilis love for others begot in them a love for himself. //is love for the nation made the nation love him; lienee the nation mourns. Another consideration that drew r men to him was the cause he advocated. The speeches that made him fa¬ mous did not rise to sublime bights of lofty eloquence,but they portrayed the true state of affairs; corrected false impressions; pointed out evils to be remedied, perils to be shunned; appealed for justice, for right,and oe- snught the people to lay aside preju¬ dices and animosities; to be’ united, friends and brothers as behooves citi¬ zens of one common country. These sentiments found sympathet¬ ic reponses in all hearts, lie stands forth as the one man who can do more than any other to unite the north and south in bonds of fraternal sympathy and unity . Now he lies low in dentil, there is no one to take his place. Ho nee, it is not only for his genius, for his beautiful life and loving heart, but also for his great influence for good in the nation, that, his untimely death is so widely and so deeply mourned. M K R R Y~C HIRST MAS. A more lovely day could scarcely be conceived than Christmas Gay 1S81L I lie ami shone in Autumnal beauty, and there were soft breezes and a gentle coolness in the atmos¬ phere, sufficient to keep the heat from being unpleasant or oppressive. Tuesday evening the Methodist oh rli was crowded by a happy throng eager to witness the distribution of gifts from the Christmas tree. The large tree, loaded with the numerous presents, illuminated by glowing tapers, made a very brilliant and attractive appearance. The exercises began by instrumen- tal music, the “Heavenward March,” a beautiful piece, finely rendered by Mr J. E. Greene on the cornet and Miss Ida Hayes on the organ (obliga- to). Braver followed by the Rev. L. A. Simpson. Then “Antioch” was sung by the choir; following with a Chiistmas Carol in which the sweet 1 voices of many children joined. Soon “Santa Claus” entered, whose j venerable appearance, funny remarks, and big bag of presents created great merriment and excitement among the children. Presents were distributed to every member of the three Sabbath schools, carefully provided by loving teachers, also many gifts of parents to children, and hundreds went away with happy smiles on their countenances and joy in their hearts. CHR1 STM" AT HOME. At the Simpson house was a family gathering, and the traditional family tree, on which were suspended beau¬ tiful presents for the various members of the family, and especially for th^ little son of Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Simp- sou, the only child representative in the entire Simpson family, and con¬ sequently the bright little sunbeam and pet of all. The tree was placed in the recep¬ tion room, and on it the variousaiti- cles were arranged by deft hands,with fine artisti; taste, producing a picture very charming and beautiful. AND PIEDMGN ST li 1 INDUSTRIAL JOURNAL, In other households there were family gatherings,where social pleasures and numerous love gifts enhanced the joyments and delights of many happy homes. Christmas day was wholly given up to pleasures;fire crackers, Roman candles,and sky rockets were the of the day and night; there were no .. disturbances or trouble of any kind, The colored people had theirChrist- mas tree, their sports and ments. This day will long be remem- bored as one of the merriest and hap- piest ever experienced in Toccoa. LOCAL NEWS __ o __ Charley Dance by a raffling game has become the owner of a Remington rifle. Mr. J. N. Telford, of Banks co.and his family are visiting friends and rel- atives in Toccoa during the holidays. Prof. Frank C. Davis, one of the excellent teachers of Hart co., was a welcome caller at the News of¬ fice this week. A Mrs. Wilson lias been^ awarded $ 1 1,000 damages against the Rich¬ mond & Danville railroad for person¬ al injuries. Mr. \Y. A. Harris, also Percy Har¬ ris are spending the holidays with their mother and sisters, and visiting with their many friends in the city. Notice,— All persons indebted to me ar«> hereby notified to make im¬ mediate .settlement or the claims will be put out for collection without further notice. H. M. Payne. 2t.Dec.26,1889. I .eft in the Methodist church at the Christmas tree a black woolly cap that was borrowed from H. M. Payne; the person who got it will please return it at the store or to J. E. Greene. Jaspet Little,colored, whose home is at Mt. Air}-, was robbed by anoth¬ er negro, in Atlanta last Sunday night. The robber presented a pistol to Little’s face, demanded, and took all he had, which was some clothing in a valise, and $2.50 in money. A fellow was arrested in Atlanta, having in his possession 2 pairs of costly breeches, a new black over- coat, a 32 ealiber revolver, five bot- fj e9i three flasks and two phials. He g ave b j s name as Caleb Carol!, and sa j ^ be used to live in Toccoa. __ W. C. Edwards will occupy two stores the coming year, one in the building adjacent to the one he new occupies, and the other, the store he has rented from W. R. Bruce. In one of these stores,goods will be sold for cash,and in the other for cash and on time to accommodate his numer- 0 us customers, Mr. A.Pledger,a colored teacher .\ isl> es to say through the News that he has nothing to do with the Rev. Mr. Farmer, or the Golden Star Society, an d knows nothing of rumors of any disturbances among the colored peo— pie. Rev. S. H. Oglesby, pastor of the colored Baptist church of this city,re¬ sides at Westminster, He has charge of several churches inSouth Carolina. He says they are making good prog¬ ress towards building a new church in Toccoa. The. W. C. T. U. “Nickle Read¬ ing” next Monday the 30th. inst. at 7 o’clock p. m. at the house of Mrs.J. B. Simmons. Will all those who hare promised to entertain by read¬ ings, recitations and music, please be on hand without further notice. Mrs. Meeks, on Wednesday night eloped with a man named M. M. Ho- vis. She left a husband and 6 young children, one of them a babe about months old. It is said that when leav- ing she kissed her children good bye, telling them she never expected to see them again. A snake was killed this week by W. S. Smith on the farm of S. W. Moseleyf also two by J. M. Bennett near this city. Their snakeships doubtless thought spring time had ar- rjved? aod they would come out of winter quarters and enjoy the pleas - amt sunshine these sunny days. The Toe -Ill . ews. TOCCOA, CA- SATURDAY DEC * 28 1889 , . Mr. R. E. Smith informs us that tl e colored tide of emigration is turning in the opposite direction; several car loads of negroes from the have late ly passed over the R. & railroad, going in a northeast diree- tjon, possibly to the turpentine forests G f North Carolina. _ The Rev. L. R. Farmer, colored, arraigned this week court on a charge of cheating and swindling, by M.F. Kellerjwas bound over,and in default of bail was sent to jail in Clarksville. It appears that lie had hired Mr. Keller’s horse on one or two occasions and failed to pay all up for the use of said horse. And now people are inquiring if a person can be imprisioned for debt in Georgia, as they generally agree that $1.50 due Mr. Keller is simply a debt, --- The little family of the editor of the News was cheered by generous Christmas gifts. Mrs. J. E. Greene sent in very choice viands from their Christmas dinner table. LIKEWISE. Mrs. A. H. J/cAllister sent a waiter loaded with the most delicious delica¬ cies, which made us almost forget we are among strangers,and realize we are surrounded by the kindest friends. Many thanks dear ladies; these gifts, though silent, speak what words can¬ not express. Elder T. J. Stoncyplicr made this office a most welcome visit on Mon¬ day. lie ordered the News sent to Mrs. A. F. Hinrnan,Reed, Ala., and to Miss H. L. Stonecypher, Blalock Ga. Thus adding these ladies to our large and constantly increasing list of sub¬ scribers. Mrs.Hinman watched at the bedside of the son of Elder Stonecypher, du¬ ring his last illness and death; with motherly care ministered to his com¬ forts, and smoothed his dying pillow ; for which the father is very grateful. Christmas night a very pleasant party assembled at the residence of Mr. J. B. Simmons to commemorate his birthflay. There were presentMr. and Mrs.T. A. Capps, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Freeman, Mr. ar.d Mrs. F. A. Ma¬ bry and Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Vickery. The party sat down to an elegant sup¬ per, and the social enjoyments were enhanced from the circumstance that this was the birthday not only of Mr. Simmons, but of Maj. Freeman as well. These are probably the only two gentlemen in this county, whose birthdays are celebrated every year by tho festivities of Christmas. CHURCH SERVICES. Preaching at the Baptist church to-morrow at 11 o’clock a. m. by the the Rev. P. S. Whitman. Services at thePresbyterian church j at tho usual hours, conducted by the Pastor, Rev. L. A. Simpson. Rev. C. A. Jame 3 on will conduct services in the Methodist church morning and evening at the usual hours. Sick headach and a sensation of oppression and dullness in the head digestion: are very commonly produced by in¬ morbid despondency, irri¬ tability and over sensitiveness of the nerves may, in a majority os cases, be traced to the same eause. Dr. J, H, J/cLcan’s Liver and Kidney Balm and Pillets will positively cure. THE ALLIANCE STORE HAS BEEN LOCATED IN TOCCOA.-THE BUSINESS OP THREE COUNTIES WILL CENTER IN THIS CITY. The Alliance stock company has: completed its organization, elected jts officers,has a considerable amount of stock subscribed,and has estab ish- ed its busines headquarters in this city. The Committee met on Monday, rented of >>. J. Hayes his store and warehouse, and will commence ness sometime iu February. This will add very largely to the business of Toccoa, as the Alliance company in- eludes the counties of Franklin, Flab- ersham and Ilabun. This will bring large numbers of Aliiancemen to city to do their trading and obtain supplies, and will add greatly to the volume of business transacted here. - ■■■ - FlIK ISLUOII, Weakness, Malaria, Indigestion ar£ Biliousness. T*ke BROWN'S IKON BITTERS. It cures quickly. For w.ic fcy all dealers In jaedielne. Get the stauiue. OUR MAGAZINES. Lippincott’s Magazine for January Is a ver >’ tractive number, The complete story entitled “Millicent a,K * TJosalind,” by Julian Hawthorn, is -^English novel,highly interesting, an 1 will absorb the reader’s sympa- thies from the beginning to the end. In “Nathaniel Hawthorne’s Elixir Life,” Julian Hawthorne presents an interesting study of the great cer’s methods of of work. “Blue Wa- ter Lilies , 1 a poem, by Atnilie will attract by the peculiar style, and strange expressions that characterize that lady’s companions. “Kinks in theSkein,”by three humorous authors Robert J. Burdette, Bill Nye and J. Annoy Knox; “Under the Mistletoe,” by Henry Collins;together with other essays, poetry and witty articles,make this one of the most attractive n um¬ bers of this highly interesting and at¬ tractive magazine. jBuoklen’s arnica Calve.— he best salve in the world for cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, tetter, chapped hands, chilblains, corns and all skin erupt- ions and positively cures piles, or no pay required. It is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or maney re¬ funded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by W. H. & J. Davis. Written for the News, THE SOUTHLAND’S CHIEF. Released from the case that bound it to earth, The spirit to its Maker has tied. In the bright Sunny South, the land of his The birth, soldier lies dead. Weary Weary of waiting life, his summons to come. of with its battles and strife, Weary Weary of noise of bugle and drum, of pain, at Death’s portals lain, The listening ear, no murmur eouhl hear, To As Heaven spotless and pure lie yielded his life Mo to above, to the Go l of love, more know of battle’s strife. Oh. land that gave the soldier brave, Wlto bless their Chieftain’s name, Let mankind know, tho’ friend or foe. For the soldier dead, our hearts have bled, And boldly vow we love him now, A spotless page, that the future age May honor too our Chieftain dead. No foeman’s pen with hate inspired; No foe,nan’s tongue with aspic sting Shall sully now the stainless brow,; Or snatch from him the garlands won. Which wreathe the page of Honor’s rcro'l, Which gem the song that poets sung Of soldier true, the battle through, And valorous deeds of glory done. Who Oh, weep for him ye soldiers brave Who fought with might, for Dixie’s right, Her flag freely gave his life to save from foeman’s blight. His work is over, no battle more, In marshal step to tread. No more to feel a foeman’s steel, For the Southland’s Chief is dead. No more to lead his marshalled hosts in measured tread. No more to know his country’s woe, No more to dwell in prison cell, To feel no more the chains he bore, For Heaven owns the Chieftain dead. Toccoa, Ga. Dec. 20th. jj WEEKLY MARKET REPORT. CORRECTED WEEKLY. Cotton....... 9.V@9 1 Hen s........ m Chickens..... •i « O • Eggs......... "" Sweet Potatoes 4 Trish Potatoes.. 50 Cabbage..... ..... 1 |ets It) Apples 50@75per bu Butter. ......12@15 WhiteBeans ....■ « 9« 81.25 per bu Peas.... . ...... .. 75c@$l .00 Sugar (Granulated) .....9c per It) Sugar (Brown) • .. 7@8.Vcperlb Svrup (Heine made),. a 9 3> C €» V 3o@40 Turkeys 05 @1.00 LADIES Needing a tonic, or children should take that vrant building up. BITTERS. BTtOVVN'S IKON It is pleasant to take, cures Malaria, Indiges¬ tion, and JJiliousners. All dealers keep it. VALUABLE RELICS. Uapt. T. W. Gilmer of this city,has some old bound volumes of the Rich- mond Whig, dated way back in the forties. He came by them in this way: After the surren der of Gen. Lee, when Richmond was evacuated, im- mense quantities of goods of every description were loaded oil freight boa ^ s on th Q JamesRiver Canal,in the g rea test haste and wildest confusion, be con veyed if possible to places When one of th 3 se boats bad reached a point about 150 miles from Richmond, it was attacked by Federal troops and much of the freight W as thrown off, among which were tl)ese volumes of the Richmond Whig, This happened to be near the resi- dence of Capt. Gilmer’s father, who carefully gathered up the volumes, cleaned them of dirt and mud. dried the wet pages, smoothed out the wr i n kled leaves, and they are thus preserv e d , interesting mementoes of those exciting times. Aside from tbeir interest as ancient relics, they are highly interesting reading,an 1 of great historical value, not ou ly of the State of Virginia, of the nation as well, as they contain essays and discussions of national top- ics of that period, including speeches of Clay, Calhoun, Webster and other great cotemporary statesmen. The money value of these interesting vo’- times must be very considerable. ---_ - 1 hereby forbid any person from hunting or fishing on my land, on the Stonecypher road,5 miles fromToccoa on the waters of Eastanollee creek, g, \\\ Moseley. OUR SCHOOL. The next term of Toccoa High School will commence Jan. 13. Prof. Fessenden ...... is looking for a , large at- tendance. The News earnestly urges parents to send all their children of proper age to this school. It includes all departments from elementary branches up, through all grades, and prepares students for college.Friends and neghbors, do not let-your children be idling away precious time on our streets; the most valuable inheritance you can give them is a good common *ucation; . et we trust every boy an <1 girl in the city will enter the school January 13th. The dank and decaying vegetation of regions newly cleared of timber, exposed to the rays of the sun, is sure to breed malaria. Dr. J. II. McLeans Chills and Liver Cure, bv mild and gentle aetiod will radically cure. 50 cents a bottle. TURNERY] LLE. WHY 1IE never married. We often have thought there was some hidden mystery about all old bachelors, some unknown cause for them remaining single while there is and was in their young day so many pretty girls only waiting to be asked to marry. We asked an old bachelor a few days ago to tell us his reason for living a bachelor. “Well,” said he, “if you will listen I will tell you in tny own wav and language. lam somewhat like the Psalmist; I was almost out off in the midst of *ny years. When I was a young man people did not act, live and dc, as now. Things then were entirely different from to-day. We dressed differently; we courted in a different way; houses were built dif¬ ferently, We lived 111 log houses floored with slabs or puncheons. We also courted gals different; we court¬ ed by the word of mouth and at close quarters, not like they do now by cards and telephones and letters. “We young men of course wore clothes, breeches and such like, but no under garments like men wear now. But as I was going to tell you, my father lived on big Panther creek, and his nearest neighbor was Jeptha Jonathan Snider; he lived on Little Panther creek. Well, Snider had 4 daughters, all gals; I got to loving one of them, to wit, Salley, and I loved her deep, yes, with all my soul I loved her. So one Saturday even¬ ing I put on the best boiled shirt I had, and did not have but one, and went over to Snider’s with a full head of steam on to ask her to marry me, right now. So after supper me and her cornered up to regular courting, “But I forgot to tell youSnider lived in a big log house, some 20 feet one way and about 20 feet tother way. About 20 feet from the big house, stood the kitchen, where thej' cooked and ate. The big house was floored with puncheons, or slabs. It was in the big house where me and my dear was doing our courting.Well,the rest of the Sniders all went to bed, and me andSalley done our own courting; we talked over all matters connected with the business generally , even tG selecting names for our children, in case we had a few. We set there till the chickens began to crow for morn- ing, and finally came to an agreement that I was to ask for her next morn- ing, or at least when old Snider got up, for it was almost day then. About that time, Snider bawled out: ‘Sal, if you are going to bed, its time you was gone; them cows ha? to be milched soon, “Well, me and Salley shook hands on a verbal contract, kissel a few times, and separated. 1 laid my pants on a stool at the foo‘ of the e l : in bed and soon v% i*s Uc r* Vf Lit;** ; I woke up the sun was shining through the cracks of the house, aud all were the gais in the kitchen getting grub . l ooked for my breeches but tbey wero „ one> y OUi reme mber 1 to]J yon boy3 did IJOt wear draw _ er sthem days. But to the subject; where in the name of Holy Moses wa5 my broeolies? j , iad noth i n g on l*»t my slnrt .. «nJ , my bteeehes , gone, me ** mi es * roni lome aml no ste:im U P’ ^ ut something had to be done an< ^ 9 U,C ^* ^ knew agreeabb *° P re 'i°us contract, Sal would soon ca ^ me to breakfast. Well, I kinder crawled to the edge of the bed and looked under, and Jerusalem my hap- py home, if there was not five or six houn pups under the bed, with breec , ies , pulling * and tugging " them< w hat to do j did lJOt k „ow, I knew if I raised a rumpus with them infernal houn pups , a n t he family vvould run in to see w i iat wa3 lip . But my breeches, or die in the at- tempt vvas the watchword. So I kind- e r slipt out of bed and under I went, That moment every one of them in - fernal houn pups covered me. I «ot one leg of my breeches end jerked them from the pups. About that time the whole Snider family came to the front to see what the pups had treed. I tried to back against the wall to hide, when a puncheon of the iloor turned and dropped me under. I fell ilat on my back into a trough of soft soap about six feet long and two feetdeep;! had of course to turn over to git up. 1 took my breeches in my hand and made for tlie woods and them infernal pups at my heels mg for dear life. I got to the fence, cleared it at single hound and took to the woods. The pups was somewhat delayed at the fence, so I got consid- arable start of them. Just about that time I run into a full grown polecat, and the dense perfume was such I thought 1 would die. But I heard them infernal pups strike my trail and again 1 picked up new courage and lit out. The houn pups came on to where I had a collision with the cat; then and there my trail got cold just at the place where the steam chest of the cat busted,they all made for home satisfied. T drove on tolerably fast tell I got in the big road. Just as 1 turned down the road I met a man with a drove of sheep and as I had up a good heart of steam I could not take up quick, and if you ever saw sheep scatter they scattered. I heard ten days after from them and they was still scattering. About that time the man made a drive at me with a pole and I took to the woods again. I had not got over 50 yards tell I struck a a hornet’s nest about the size of a two bushel basket, and I split the nesit wide open.Then the fun was renewed, I’think every hornet in that nest hit me more or less. I then made aj bee line for home sweet home. I run I through tho cow pen where my moth- i or and sisters were milking,and when : I arrive ! there about a peck of the j hornets that was traveling with me I lit on the co vs. At least a quart struck an old cow named muley, and ■ she kicked a bucket of milk 200 feet and emigrated with the last cow after her. It was two weeks before we ever got a cow on the plantation again. Had to build a new lot;nev*»r could get one of them cows in fifty yards of that pen again. At last I got home; swelled till my sb j r t busted off me, and I was blind as a ba t for ten davs. I never want to f ee i as [ f e ]t Q n that dreadful day; j never spoke to Sal Snider from that day to this on the subject, nor no er woman, and never will if I live a thousand years to come. ^ ^ 1 ' w >01> ' ALLIANCE STORE NOTICE. There irill be a meeting of the shareholders of the Alliance co-op- crativc store, of Franklin, Habersham and Rabun count i es , on .January 4 1890> in tha city u f Toccoa, for the purpose of paying " the money sub- g Cribed as atucIr All stockholders arc required to pay in their subscrip- tions that day, either in person, or ; if any stockholder cannot come, he can send his amount by some one eisc. A J. York Pr- Life will . cheerfulness r i»el vot.r liver JZotjcjuis L v er iiu ikiU DIG Hi VV tl stimulate them to healthfulncss -ac- * lion. SI. per boUlc. HO. 51. Having bought one of the LARG - GEST STOCKS OF GO< >DS I ever havp had on liard at any time ,—1 can | offer to give BETTER BARGAINS th «" T7 ^ V V FR R F FO P F ^ n r W H . ,1 have made LADIES DRESS GOODS „ ne of my SPECIALTIES, | and have as IBCE GD LiHfrl ffi these as you will find anywhere in this part of the country. 1 can give Y ou dress goods anywhere from lOcts. to I Dollar " \ 1 \ O', ;Us ° ha , ™ * r ^ , 7, Shaw,s of 3,1 kinds from 25 cents up to the Finest. 1 have a large selection of J E AN Si and can sell you anything you want in that lino, from IT: cts per yard up (0 t ,, 3 finest A!1 \ Voo ! 9 oz Dpeskin . Jeans> any Cf) ] or or stv le yoil rM ^ h ^ * want; j also havf , a larjZ0 ]inft of Double Width Pant Cloth just re¬ ceived, that cannot be equaled in part of the country for Stylo audDu- rability. My SHOE DEPARTME’T is complete in every respect. I ciu sell you Women Shows, reguiar sizes as low as 50 cents per pair,and T cal , ,; t you witb any size you may want from a small copper tip to the to the L ., r , est s j ZP Brogan Worn and guarantee the prices as Cheap as tbe Cheapest, CLOTHING, My clothing departmentfis also COMPLETE, and 1 can fit you with the Latest and most desirable styles and as cheap as you ever bought them •; I ANYWHERE, guarantee to fit both in yc.j, SIZE and PRICE. Come and see for yourself and be convinced that I am selling Better Clothing FOR LESS MONEY than anybody, in fact, 1 am now sell¬ ing my line at and below the ATLANTA PRICES. Just to see how much I can increase my trade between n >w and Christmas, I realize that times are hard and money is scarce and 1 propose to try and make up the deficiency by sellin you goods g=q j sr w gpi a ’S’T F 1 * , ^| ian vou EVER Lrearned of BUYING them. All I ask of you is to come and look through my stock and price my goods before purchasing elsewhere, and I will be satisfied that you will Suij 3<i'om Me. To those who want to buv a ClfDIlIIlllfl \ If I? |llfl|%l % ? 11 \ 3 $ UI j 11 IS I i f ll .TlHU 111. I I I will say come and see me, and 1 will show you how to get a New Singer Guaranteed for FJ V E YEARS for 50 ceEts . if you j 0 uot believe 11 just come and M 'MT* -V p». 'Y L ■ 1 ’ * A 5 Ar* V V. Him and if it L not so 1 wili ui .e 11 to y m nothing, In conclusion will say that by fair die honest weight, full measure nii d attend m, my business has in creased in the past, and is ii.crea.s- .; n2 - now, and I hope to still inc. it ov dealing fairly and squarely witn ull man kind. I take in exc ge for >ods *f» kinds of COUNTRY ry% 1 . if lr i' i 1 X Lj TOCCOA CA