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VOL. X. ETOWAH HEIGHTS. An Ideal Summer and Winter House in Nortn Georgia. One of the Old Time Mansions Where the “Society” of Ante-Bellum Days Were Wont to Gather The Editors Courant-American. Atlanta, Ga., Oct. 18. A day at the Shelman mansion, Etowah Heights, is one of the de lightful memories of a summer spent among the foothills of the Blue Ridge in northwestern Geor gia. Etowah Heights is the pos session of the Shelman family, and the mansion is one of those old lordly, spacious residences that were built by the people who were “society” “before the war” down in Dixie land. How the Shelman mansion escaped the torch of Sher man’s war dogs is one of the mys teries of that terrible march through Georgia. It is a conspicuous object, standing m a heaven-kissing hill, 600 feet above the rushing waters of the Etowah river, which sweeps in many a curve and winding shal low around the base of the terraces that lead up to the lofty white col onnade of its Corinthian pillars and hanging balconies, and it is in the midst of Sherman’s “belt of destruc tion” in the wide valley or gap that rolls in swelling hills between the Allatoona and Kennesaw moun- tains. Can it be possible that the queenly, gentle lady who is still the mistress of Etowah Heights, and was once a much-admired and tenderly-loved belle in “army cir cles” in ante-bellum days, was, all unawares, its guardian angel? Did Sherman remember her as she was in the pride of her youth and beau ty? and did he spare her roof-tree and the flock it sheltered in mem ory of that past ? Or was he ignor ant of -the fact that Mrs. Shelman was Cecilia Stovall, the sister of an old West Point cadet, one of the bravest of the Confederate briga diers—Gen. Marcellus A. Stovall ? Howsoever these things be, there still stands the Shelman mansion of Etowah Heights, while all round it, scattered over the distant trills and valleys, are the chimney stacks of other mansions that were burned to tiie ground by Sherman’s stern orders. Etowah Heights is still the resort of people to t.H “mrir>p born" rrom ait parts of the united States, of guests from as far north as Detroit, Mich., from Ohio and from Minnesota, those who are known as “society” people wherever society news is read. They go to tjie Shelman year after year, in summer or winter, to meet as guests, not as n> e boarders, in a charming family circle, the children of those who were in the long, long ago the guests and friends and cousins of the Stovall and Shelman families. Here they meet the McAlpines, of Savannah; the Balls and Seibles, and Metcalfs, of Montgomery; the Mattinglys, of Baltimore, and from nearer by, the Barnesleys and Ak ens, the Baltzelles and Stileses, and other well-known society people who come to enjoy the tennis and croquet, and garden and house par ties of Etowah Heights, and to ride and drive over the breezy hills that roll between the Kennesaw and the Allatoona peaks. For Etowah Heights is one of the few eclectic summer and winter resorts that have been created, by the enterprise and dutiful spirit of the people of the old regime. Nobly have Mrs. Shelman’s sons and daughters sustained by their efforts the grand old home and princely domain of their inheri tance, wisely and meekly rising to the new duties demanded by the new conditions of their life. In their eyrie, 2,900 feet above sea level, in a matchless climate, surrounded by a cyclorama of won drous scenes under blue southern skies, where such a thing as a sun stroke or a blizzard storm was nev er heard of, where no one is ever prostrated by heat in summer or kept indoors by cold in winter, they have made for their uiother, their friend* ftiwl family connec tions a life that i an idyl in this prosaic, latter part of the nine teenth century. Mkh. E. K. Battey. BLAINE WAS A PROPHET. Ho Predicted the Downfall of His Party Last July. Washington, Nov. 7. —Senator Blackburn is out in an interview in which lie once more tells how Sec retffry Blaine, as long ago as last July, declared in the room ol the senate committee on appropria tions that the republican party would be practically wiped out of existence if the McKinley bill was allowed to become a law. The statements of Senator Blackburn have caused animated discussion in political circles here, and the Kentuckian seems to think that Secretary Blaine is the only re publican who is left long to stand upon. The senator believes that Mr. Blaine will be the republican nomi nee for the presidency in 1892. He The GO LI RANT -a:\ 1 ICR I C AN. also believes that the democratic victories of last Tuesday were due to the unpopularity of the tariff bill, to th? diabolical attempts of the republicans in congress to pass the mutinous force bill. Being asked w o he thought would likely .be the democratic nominee in 1892 Senator Blackburn said: “Undeni ab y Mr. Cleveland has a great hold upon the masses. Go out into the remotest district and see what enthusiasm the mention of his name evokes. If the national con vention were held to-morrow he would be the nominee. “If the election were held the day following he would as certainly be doomed to defeat. The New York de r-oc -acy would see to that. His course in the late municipal elec tion has tended to embitter the ad herents of Tammany still more against him. He did not take any part for them when his aid was needed, and nobody knows how he voted or whether lie voted at all.” Senator Blackburn says that Gov elect Russell of Massachusetts would make an available candidate in JS92, and that other good men are being developed. ROME’S SENSATION. The Alleged Murderess Landed ill Jail in That City. Rome, Ga„ Nov. 9.—Mrs. Ora McKee, the alleged murderess, has been arrested and is safely landed in the jail of Rome. She was ar rested in Deland, Florida, and ar rived in Rome this evening. The parties stood well in social life. A few weeks ago Mrs. McKee is charged to have poisoned her next door neighbor ahd intimate friend, Mrs. Mat Wimpee, with rat poison with “Get There”labelled on it. It was given in eggnog and Mrs. Wimpee died. Mrs. Wnnpee’s cow got so ne of the eggnog and the animal died also. Why it was done nobody knows. A confession of the crime was made by Mrs. Mckee to Mrs. Dietz, so it is said, and Mrs. Dietz told her that she would surely be hung. Mrs. McKee left the city for parts unknown before Mrs. Wimpeedied. A reward of S2OO was offered for her arrest, and the officers tracked ** C4 vtliuiinms, ua., HIIU there gave up the chase. Mrs. McKee was found near the home of her parents in Deland, Fla. When arrested she said: “I MlrMffb MSl? Bth* n / tßfl’Tfbi'jJUW- 4 Officers from Rome arrested and brought her here. A crowd met the train and stood gazing at the fair prisoner, and by the time the jail was readied a tremendous c.'owii had gathered in the street and the doors of the jail were closed. They had gathered out of curiosity. Mrs. McKee looks as handsome as ever, was nicely attired in a gray traveling dress and was in splendid humor. The poisoning was the most sen sational affair that ever took place in Rome, and the news “Mrs. Ora McKee is in jail,” flew like light ning on the streets and broke the peaceful quietness of the Sabbath evening. OLD BARTOW GETS THERE. The Banner County Takes Away Nine teen Premiums. The display, of Bartow county at the Piedmont exposition this year is universally accredited as per haps the best on the grounds, Floyd county comes out w’ith the first prize, but it is conceded by all who attended the exposition that the display sent from this county was the best and should have been so decided. These, however, are the premi ums we have won: Second best county display, $1,200. First best mineral display, SIOO. First best of any state, SSO. Best bushel red wheat, $3. Best pound-cake, $2. Best quart cider, $2. Best gallon wine vinegar, SO. Second best pumpkin, $lO. Best wine, *2. Best iron ore (brown); medal. Best iron ore (grey), medal. Best manganese, medal. Best ochre, medal. Best umber, medal. Jlest flexible sand stone, medal. Pest kaolin clay, medal. Pest cement, nietjal. Best lime, medal, Pest top buggy (R, H. Jones & Son), silver medal. Firemanic. The Cartersville Are department met Thursday night and elected officers for the next year. Wm. M, Graham was elected chief; G. A. Harwell, assistant chief; Tom W. Walker, secretary. The boys are thoroughly organized and our city now has what she has long needed —an efficient tire department. A Temperance Lecture. Mr. Janies P. McTeer, a temper ance lecturer of decided ability, preached at the Methodist church Sundav night and lectured at the same place the following evenings. His discourses are very fine and are punctured with amusing illustra tions. His audiences were delight ed with him. CARTERSVILLE, GEORGIA. TUCKS!)AY. NOVEMBER Iff. 1800. THE CZAR'S SUCCESSOR. Congressman Maish Gives His Opinion on the Subject. Congressman Crisp, tlie Intellectual Giant From Georgia, Better Fitted than Any for the PoHitioi! of Speaker* [Philadelphia Times.] The democrats having obtained control ot the house of,representa tives at Washington, interest natu rally canters upon the question of -Speaker Reed’s successor. Colonel Levi Maish, the present member who represents the nineteenth Pennsylvania district, which com prises the counties of York, Adams and Cumberland, yesterday, while a visitor to this city, was asked the following questions: “If- you were in the next house, Colonel, whom would you support for speaker ? We would like to get your opinion as one having served in several congresses and knowing the merits of the men who are like ly to be candidates.” The colonel said: There are at least a dozen men on the democratic side of the house who are well qualified by experience and ability to fill that position. From the west we may name Bynum, of Indiana; Springer, of Illinois; Holman, of Indiana; General Chipman, of Michigan; llatcn and Dockery, both of Mis souri, and Outhwaite, of Ohio. “The brilliant success of the democratic party in New England,” continued the colonel, “might make i< advisable to make the selection f om that section, in which event nc bettur choice could be made than that of William E. Russell, of Mas sachusetts, who has just been re elected. “From the south, Mills, McMill- I , B ecl.eiridge, McCreary, Tur n-T, Hooker, Herbert, Wilson, of West Virgina; Blount and Oats. But in my judgment,” said Mr. Maish, with emphasis, “one man stands out conspicuously as possessing more qualifications for making a successful speaker than any of the gentlemen I have named—that is Judge Crisp, of Georgia. I served with him four years in the commit tee on elections and that gave me opportunity to be one thoroughly aequaiiued with his acquirements. aLyWemfed ot represen tatives as a oeoaier. ne im superior as a sound and able law yer, and no man in congress is more familiar with parliamentary law. He is singularly gifted with a judi cial temper of mind, cool, deliber ate, self-possessed and just; lie is never disconcerted in the heat of debate. In addition to this, he is a gentleman of the most pleasing mar ae •, courteous and amiable in the highest deg.ee to friend or foe. He is a man universally liked by both sides of the house. He would, in fact, prove a fit successor to the last democratic speakers, Kerr, Randall and Carlisle. “You ask me whether the choice of a man from the south would be made the subject of criticism in some quarters? I think not. That unpatriotic prejudice has long ago disappeared. A fair and just man, wiio would not be actuated by in tense parttianship,should be selected by the democratic house, without regard tojthe locality from which he comes. The returns are show ing that there will he a large demo cratic majority In the house, and it is of the utmost importance that the speaker should be a calm minded, able man, of recognized impartiality, prompt and accurate in business methods and possessing the respect und confidence of all sides. Judge Crisp is my choice, and if I were a member of the fifty third congress I would do all in my power to make him the next speaker.” # Indignant Feltonites. There was some excitement oc casioned last Thursday by a rumor that I)r. Felton would be burned in effigy. The friends of that gentle man" were very indignant, and had anything of the kind been attempted serious trouble would have been the result. The friends of Mr. Everett deny that such a thing was contemplated. It is said that they did aim to have a jollification over the election of their candidate, but on account of the above rumor decided not to have it. Our Ochre Shipped to England. The Cartersville Ochre company shipped last week fifty tons of their ochre to London, England, the first consignment of a 100-ton order re cently received, and the first ' neriean ochre ever exported to rope. This speaks well for Bar yjW county and lor the energetic president of the company, Mr. learn*, the United Suites always' Having been an Importer of foreign ochres instead of shipping any to Europe. The sale was effected through the efforts of Mr, Beane and we understand that fie is soon to receive orders to ship a large quantity to Germany. In Memory of Charlie Thomas ami Leila Mct'amiless. Death, the angel with silent tread, has recently visited our society and borne from us two of our members, .Mr. Charlie Thomas and Miss Leila McCandk They were both faithful members of our society in heart/ Charlie was always with us until he was confined at his home; and although Leila could not be with us in person for many months before she died, yet we knew that she was in hear . While it seems strange to us that they were snatched away so young, with their work unfinished ana life’s brightest and best promises unfulfilled, we know God’s will is best and calmly bow to this dispen sation of liis will. Although we are deprived of their Work here with us, who knows but what they are together, engaged in a greater ami a more glorious work in our Havior’s presence. Let us keep their memory fresh and green and endeavor to profit ty their lives of Christian beauty, uprightness and usefulness. There fore, lie it Resolved by the Juvenile Mis sionary society, first: That in the death of these two persons we have lost two of our most faithful mem bers, and heaven has gained two more bright jewels. Second, That we how with resig nation to an All-wise Providence ami pray that 'the examples and lives of these, our friends, may bet ter tit us for our work on earth and our home in heaven after death. Third, That a copy of these reso lutions he furnished to each be reaved family and one to the Cou rant-American, with the request that they be published. Viola Stanford, MAM I E WIL K E HSON, Clyde Ellis, Committee. Foul-Mouthed Caution. [New York Telegram.] A dispatch to yesterday’s Tele gram states that Joseph G. Cannon, the republican leader known as “the man with the dirty mouth” because of the shockingly indecent language he used upon the floor of ♦}' Knnoo in nnnn /inl.uin 1,, t „ L, w > v *** MVMM-vvj nun MUV>ii defeated “by a majority of 660.” Bravo, Six Hundred! You recall to us .he charge of the Light Bri gade at Bataklava, and you have [Adeemed your dstrict from per m . ■‘Torn and contumely, renuae Can no , J .., .. . tertain any motio i on the subject. Sanctimonious Mr. Harrison ig nored the incident. Consequently it was not surprising that the “machine” in the fifteenth Illinois district renominated the offender. It is a sure republican district, but it lias at least 600 republicans who possess conscience and self-respect e .ougli to withhold their.support from a candidate whose re-election would have been a justification of his vile utterance. Cannon waged a desperate cam paign among his contituents. Cannon to the right of them Cannon to the left of them, Cannon in front of them Volleyed and thundered. Stormed at with talk and “fat,” Firmer in place they sat, And they knocked Joseph fiat— Noble Six Hundred! The charge at Balaklava was the result of a blunder. In Illinois the blunder lay in the nomination of Cannon, and it was barely redeemed by his signal defeat, Honesty and Truth vs. Boodle. [Montreal Stas'.J Ho far as the United States elec tion returns have been received,it would appear that* the democrats have made large gains and captur ed a majority in congress. This is not disappointing to those who were in hopes that the better sense of the people would prevail. It must pot be forgotten, however, that the vast interests at stake in the preservation of the McKinley tariff would not lose the elections through any lack of exertion or ex penditure of money. Those great concerns have a direct personal business stake in the elections and devote money to carry them as a matter of business. Just as they would buy oil for their machinery they would buy votes for the re publican candidate. Qp the other band, the democrats had no such influences working for them. They had nothing but the facts of politi cal economy and the truths of po litical science to present. An Old Sore Healed, I bad a painful, annoying sore on my leg, near the knee, that troubled me for over two years. I tried various remedies, but the sore, in stead of healing up, continued to grow larger, and to cause me more pain, until i began to look for a crutch. Through tjie advice of a friend, who was cured of a similar trouble, 1 took H. S. 8., and iu a few weeks was cured entirely. Thesore healed up, and there i* Hot even a scar left to in: rk -the phice. CIIAS. A. rtrMNF.K, May 10, ’9O. Mt. Vernon, O. Treatise on Blood and Hkln Dis eases mailed free. Swift Specific Cos., Atlanta, Ga. PORTER & VHUCHRN Offer for- th e next 30 days special inducements in Clothing, Dress Goods and Cloaks. Now is vour on portunity to buy first-class goods at prices below all competition. OUR CLOTHING DEPARTMENT Coi^P lete in all lines. Every piece new and made nr> in tho be found Sour stoS° St PerfeCt Fittln * 01 ° thinf? “ North Geor K can i nis being anew addition to our business, we are determined to establish a biv "* ° fferinlf thC greateS ‘ bar^l "’ s in clothing 3 ever Alens suits at $2,50, worth $5. Men’s suits at $4.50, worth $6. Men s suits at SO, worth $9. Men’s suits at $7 5o worth MO Men’s suits at Xlo, worth $1.3.50. suit, worth ?ully n 2 spe?cent Uit more. finer B ° ods ' fa Price from * lO to **> per *2 to $lH n per suit SPeC ' alty ° f Y ° Uths ' and Children ' s Clothing, prices ranging from Ihe most complete line children’s suits in the city. Big bargains in ill sDec and grades of youths and children’s clothing. Remember, we have no old goods to show you. New goods, latest styles, lowest prices. g OVERCOATS! OVERCOATS!! *!? £*? c f pec^ti 9n? : North Georgia. Don t fail to see and price our overcoats before purchasing PORTER & VAUGHAN’S CLOAK DEPARTMENT Leads all others. It is an acknowledged fact that we are headquarters for cloaks Nothing like our assortmenUn quantity, style and variety can be found elsewhere ’ \\ e are determined to close out every garment in our house by Christmas We w, 1 inaugurate at once a grand special sale of cloaks. Don’t wait till the assortment is brok :n. Now is your chance. Note these prices • * assortment Ladies’ fine reefer jackets, worth S2O, now $16.50. Ladies’ fine reefer jackets, worth sl6, now $13.50 L.-dies’ fine reefer jackets, worth sl3, now $lO Ladies’ fine regent coats, worth $17.50, now $14.50. Ladies’ fine regent coats, worth $lO now $7 50 L; diesj fine directoire jackets, worth $7.50, now $5. Lrdies fine tailor-made jackets, worth s(\ now $4 Lad es fine fancy jackets, worth $4.50, now $2 75 jackets, worth $3, now $1.75. we will please y<7o''f'n ,l 'v )i> s fc hi 1 dren s cloaks all cut down in the same propor- TREMENDOUS BARGES )S and Our line of Dress Goods embraces everything new and stylish. Just received a big line of plaids in all the new colors. Note our prices. We defy all competition to match them. 38 in plaid and striped flannels, new effects, 25c, worth 40c. 38 in dress flannels, all shades, 25c, worth 40c. 32 in striped dress flannels, new effects, 20c, worth 3oc. 4O in all wool dress flannels, 35c, worth 45c. 4O in all wool fine dress flannels, all shades, 40c, worth 50c. 4o in all wool serges, 50c, worth 65c. 40 in all wool Henriettas, all shades, worth sl. 36 in all wool Henriettas, all shades, 25c, worth 44)c. The best asso'tment of Black Dress Goods in the city at prices which are sure to please all. Our line of Dress Trimmings is the newest and nobbiest to be found. Every thing bought to match our dress goods, embracing a full and complete line of velvets, plushes, plaid silks, tinsel silks, tinsel gimps, braids and ornaments. SILKS. SILKS. SILKS. The prettiest line of silks to be found in Cartersville, embracing Royal Surahs, China Silks, Armure Silks, Faille Francaise Silks, in black and colors, new and beautiful trimmings to match in tinsel effects, cut steel gimps and tinsel gimps, Porter & Vaughan are absolutely headquarters for Dress Goods of all kinds. Here are a few of our many bargains. Our prices are unmatchable : Heavy cotton checks only per yd; extra heavy all wool jeans, 25c yd, worth 40c; men’s black wool hat,s, 25c each; boys’ black wool hats, 15c each; men’s all wool scarlet shirts and drawers, 50c, worth si; ladies’ Swiss-ribbed undervests, 35c, worth 50c; extra heavy all wool red twilled flannel, 20c yd; yard-wide best Trion mills sheeting, 0c yd; ladies’ printed bordered handkerchiefs, only lc each; ladies’ jersey gloves, 20c pr; 38 in dress flannels, 25c yd, worth 40c; misses' fast black seam less ribbed hose, 15c pr; a big line of corsets, 25c each. Thousands of other bar gains too numerous to mention. Our Underwear Department Is full of Choice Goods at rock-bottom prices. Big line of Men’s Underwear in all grades and sizes. Com plete line of Ladies’ and Children's Underwear in all grades. Our prices are marked so low you cannot fail to be pleased. The greatest bargains in North Georgia in Blankets and Flannels. Now is the time you need them. We are prepared to offer great inducements in this department. The most complete line Misses’ and Infants’ Hoods and Sacques in the city. Just received a big line Ladies’ Knit Hkirts. See them. * Our Mammoth Shoe Department Always in the lead. Just received a big shipment of New Shoes. Remember, our shoes are strictly guar anteed. No shoddy goods in this department. We buy these goods direct from the factory, consequently, you get new, fresh goods. Our prices on shoes are the lowest to be found. We Are now offering special low prices in Children’s School Shoes; a big assortment to select from; four factories are represented in our line of Children’s Shoes. See our new line of Ladfes’ Fine Shoes, “Caus celebrated French styles.” Every pair warranted. . Big bargains in Men’s Shoes in all grades. Our Shoe Stock Is complete in every detail. Call and get our prices, and we guarantee the sale. - v Special low prices now being offered in every departmterit at PORTCR & VA6JGHAF?’S, j CARTERSVILLE, . . . - GA. NO. 22.