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CHATTOOGA NEWS fl 00 Feb Year In Advance. J. W, CAIN, Editor and Proprietor. MISS EDNA CAIN, Associate Editor. Summerville, Ga., Oct. 11 1896. Entered at Summerville P. O. as sec □ nd class matter. Now let the procession proceed. - —•—-o- •— — Buck seems to have lost his pow- i er to charm. ► —• Du Maurier, the famous author of “Trilby” is dead. And his name is Psamuel Den nis Jones! • —■*— Sixteen to one that Bryan wins in November. Sam was away preaching, so there wern’t no ballots chawed this time. The Aragon hotel in Atlanta, the finest in this section of the south, is in the hands of a receiver. • —• To Benny Blackburn, Atlanta: The Democratic voters say unto you, “Nit!” — I’cpulist Cunningham says the outlook is encouraging. So it is— to the Democrats. Judge Charles F. Crisp has been seriously ill " 'th malarial fever at the Holmes sanitarium in Atlanta the last three weeks, but is now improving. The colored public school build ing in Rome, valued at SIO,OOO was burned last Sunday night. It is supposed to have been the work of incendiaries, but there is no known cause for the deed. Our Populist friends are invited in out of the damp. There’s plenty of room under the Democratic shelter and there’s a fatted calf running around the barn yard somewhere! A south Georgia contemporary thus expresses it: “If you are not for Bryan you are for McKinley. That’s the size of it, boys, and you can’t dodge the issue. It may be like eating crow to vote for Bryan, but crow is better than polecat.” The supreme court has held that the law empowering the legislature to charter towns of 2,000 inhabi tants and under is valid. A pecu liar feature of the decision is that only a few weeks ago the same court ruled that the act under which the towns were chartered , was unconstitutional. It was pointed out to the court that it was ruling directly opposite to a j former decision, and the precedent I was allowed to stand. —► - • So far »s can be learned there was a Populist manager and clerk at every voting precinct in this county. There was not a taint of fraud anywhere in this county, so far as can be learned, and the elec tion passed off smoothly and qui etly. If there is as little unfair ness and fraud throughout the state as there was in Chattooga the Populists ought, for decency sake, to hush their everlasting charges. Nobody believes them. It is votes they lack: that is all the trouble. A persistent attempt has been made by a few of the Populist leaders in this county to stir up strife and bad feeling between the white and colored people. Such a course must surely be condemned by the good people of all parties. Nothing good can come of such reprehensible methods, and it is only the truth to say that any man who seeks to stir up race strife and race prejudice, so-ely for the purpose of winning a few votes, is an enemy to good order, and to the general welfare of the country. All such meu ought to Im? buried so deep, politically that they will never see daylight again. ‘ The State Senatorship, It is especially gratifying to the friends of Hon. Wesley Shropshire that he received such a flattering endorsement at the polls in the e lection held last week. Be ran a head < f his ticket in every county in the senatorial district, and re ceived, perhaps, the largest major ity ever given to any candidate for state senate in the 42nd district. The result shows in a most em phatic matter the faith that the people repose in his integrity of character, and his sound, conser vative judgment. It shows most conclusively that the great mass of the people, if given time to study and investi gate for themselves, will not be swayed and controlled by prejudice or unfair and unjust criticism. It shows further thaj the time has not yet come when people are willing to surrender their political rights and convictions to others, who may, perchance, assume the right to “recommend” or suggest, how they shall vote. The result signifies more than at first appears on the surface. It is a rebuke to those, who fiom a mis taken zeal along certain lines, would seek to lead their followers away from principles that form the very foundation of our present system of government; and alto gether the indications are most hopeful that the conservative, thoughtful judgment of the people will prevail over the views of ex treme and unsafe would be leaders. 1 • Swung and Changed. In 1894 Campbell county gave Hines a majority of 23. This year Atkinson gets it by 158. In 1894 Hines carried Carroll by 153, this year Atkinson carried it by 341. In 1894 Hines carried Chatta hoochie by 139, this year Atkinson gets it by 42. Other counties that Hines carried and Wright lost to Atkinson are: Bartow 480 then, 98 now. Berrien 755 then, 400 now. Clayton 57 then, 108 now. Dawson 21 then, 445 now. Douglas 89 then, 216 now. Effingham 29 then, 113 now. Emmanuel 100 then. 60 now. Fayette 14 then, 300 now. Gwynett 325 then, 331 now. Harris 337 then, 288 now. Merriwether 601 then, 586 now. Montgomery 23 then, 254 now. Paulding 202 then, 51. now. Pickens 67 then, 278 now. Pike 119 then, 87 now. Rockda’e 3 then, 153 now. Tatnall 49 then, 31 now. Washington 155 then, 139 now. White 127 then, 100 now. This makes 22 counties redeemed from the Pop column and wheeled into the Democratic ranks. On the other hand Wright has carried Coffee, Floyd, Hart, Lumpkin, Quitman and Wayne, 6 counties that were carried in 1894 by At kinson. Floyd gave him the heaviest majority. Atkinson gained 16 counties to one elec tion. Growing Children One-third of all the children die before they arc five years old. Most of them die of some wasting disease. They grow very slowly; keep thin in flesh; are fretful; food does not do them much good. You can’t say they have any disease, yet they never prosper. A slight cold, or some stomach and bowel trouble takes them away easily. SCOTT’S EMULSION of Cod-liver Oil with Hypophos phites is just the remedy for growing children. It makes hard flesh; sound flesh; not soft, flabby fat. It makes strong bones, healthy nerves. It changes poor children to children rich in prosperity. Book about it free for ths asking. No substitute tor Scott’s Emul sion will do tor the children what we know Scott’s Emulsion will do. Get the genuine. For sale by all druggists at sOc. and SI.OO. SCOTT A BOWSE. New York. SA.M ON THE RESULT. He Speaks Os the Aftermath — “Democrats Ain’t Crowing. They’re Too Tired.” Rev. Sam Jones was in the city today passing through from Colum bus to his home in Cartersville. He closed his evangelistic meetings in Columbus last night. He reports a most remarkable series of meetings. The crowds were uniformly almost as large, he says, as those attending his Atlan ta meetings last March. “Nearly 500 people,” said Mr. Jones, “gave their hands last night as candidates for church member j ship. The oldest inhabitants mov i ed in this meeting,” Mr. Jones had something to say about the aftermath of the election, and led off from the Columbus meetings into a brief commentary on the “result.” Said he: “The meeting had a very saluta tary influence on the political sit uation down there, and they had the most quiet, orderly and decent election since the war. Sometimes I rapped the Democrats a little in the meetings. I told them I spank ed them like I did my boy, Bob— not because I didn’t like him, but because he didn’t do right. They asked mo why I didn’t hit the Pops, I told them my father al ways told me never to hurt a crip ple or hit a fool. Really, I always ‘go for’ the majority crowd, and it seems as if the Democrats were that crowd this time overwhelm ingly. Really, lam not mourning over the Democratic victory, I just wanted a fair election. I don’t pretend to say I got what I wanted but I think it was reasonably fair this time. lam not going around howling fraud. I amgoing to kick up dust before the election and .play mum after the election. I did not champion the cause of eith er candidate, therefore, I don’t have to shout over the election of one nor the defeat of the other. I think we had the Democrats scared a little, and it always does me good to scare any political crowd up. “The Democratic majorities have been too large in the south to keep the Democrats humble. Humility is a great virtue. I no tice the Democrats haven’t crowed much over this election. They are too tired to crow. “I am never going to dabble long at a time in politics, anyway. When I begin to look over the rec ords of politicians in the past and many present politicians, I think too much of my wife’s husband to let him run with or against that crowd long at a time. “With sympathy for the defeat ed, and with fervent prayers that they may keep the victors straight I shall bide my time until just be fore the next election.”—Atlanta Journal. How’s T-liis? We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall’s Catarrh Cure. F. J. Cheney & Co., Props., Tole do, O. We the undersigned, have known F. J. Cheney for the last 15 years and believe him perfectly honora ble in all business transactions and financially able to carry out any obligations made by their firm West & Truax, Wholesale Drug gists, Toledo, O. Walding, Kin nan A Marvin, Wholesale druggists Toledo, Ohio. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken in ternally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Price 75c. per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Testimon ials free. Hall’s Family Pills are the best Miss Guthrie, of Chaltoogaville, is expected in town this afternoon on a visit to friends. We do not claim to have all the la test fabrics in Dress Goods, but we will show you some of them if you will only give us a chance. Cleghorn & Henry. It is your privilege to save money by examining our stock of Ladies Wraps; you will readily see where and how this can be done. Hollis A Hinton. Mothers Anxiously watch declining health of their daughters. So many are cut off by consumption in early years that there is real cause for anxiety. In the early stages, when not beyond the reach of medicine, Hood’s Sarsa parilla -will restore the quality and quantity of the blood and thus give good health. Read the following letter: “It is but just, to write about my daughter Cora, aged 19. She was com pletely run down, declining, nad that tired feeling, and friends said she would not live over three months. She had a bad Cough and nothing seemed to do her any good. I happened to read about Hood’s Sarsapa rilla and had her give it a trial. From the very first dose she began to get better. After taking a few bottles she was com pletely cured and her health has been the best ever since.” Mrs. Addie Peck, 12 Railroad Place, Amsterdam, N. Y. “I will say that my mother has not stated my case in as strong words as I would have done. Hood’s Sarsaparilla has truly cured me and I am now well.” Cora Peck, Amsterdam, N. Y. Be sure to get Hood’s, because Hood’s Sarsaparilla Is the One True Blood Purifier. All druggists. sl. Prepared only by C. I. Hood&Co , Lowell, Mass. __ j, _... are purely vegetable, re ' 000(4 S PlllS liable and beneficial. 25c. LOCAL ITEMS. Gathered Here and Yonder For NEWS Readers. Mrs. A. T. Powell, of Raccoon, has been quite ill for several days past. Solicitor W. J. Nunnally, of Rome, was at the Merritt house Monday. Mrs. J. 11. McWhorter is visiting in Walker county this week. Mr. Hugh Sims, the sheriff elect of Walker county, was in town yesterday. Mrs. 11. B. Kirby attended Mrs. Wyatt’s funeral services at Raccoon yesterday. Clothing, Shirts, Hats, Underwear and all kinds of things. Cleghorn & Henry. Miss Hattie Merritt went to Chat toogaville last Friday to be present at the entertainment given by her friend, Miss Guthrie. Goou quality Wool Knitting Thread in all colors, and another big lot will be in next week. Prices cheap. Cleghorn & Henry. Mrs. Owings, nee Coney, of Dirt town valley, has been quite sick for several days. Dr. R. D. Jones is at tending her. Double and Single-barrel Shot Guns, Winchester and Remington Rifles, Pistols at all prices, loaded and empty Shells, Biimers, Pistol and Rifle Car i fridges, reloading tools and everything in that line. Cleghorn & Henry. Lester Mallieoat left for Atlanta yes terday, where he goes to take his last course of lectures at the Atlanta Med ical college. He will be gone until March. Men’s Hats, and Boys Hats, and La dies’ Sailor Hats, and Ladies’ Walking Hats, and Girls Caps, and Boys’ Caps, and Ladies’ Hoods, and Children’s Hoods, and cheap prices, all at (.LEGnottN & Henry’s. The news of Mrs. J. M. Wyatt’s death will be sad tidings, indeed, to her many friends. She died last Mon day afternoon at her home in Raccoon, and was buried Tuesday afternoon at Alpine, Rev. W. A. Milner conducting the funeral services. Mrs. Wyatt was a devoted member of the Presbyterian church, and a noble.woman, whose fine character endeared her to scores of people in this county. Special Reduction in Prices, Clothing, Ladies’ Dress Goods and Shoes at as low a price as has ever been made in the country. Ashland Waterproof 1.1 yards wide 40c per yard. Broad cloth 1 1-2 yards wide 70c. Mens’ Fur Hats, regular price SI.OO 65c. Burton’s 4 oz. Scotch snuff 9 cts or 3 f r 25 cts. Tin too cheap to price . 9 in. Pie Plates 24c each. 4 pt. dippers 34c “ 4 ot. Coffee pot 12c “ Loose soda per lb. 3c. Package “ “ “16 oz. and not 11 oz. sc. The above prices are not leaders. I will sell you through at the same reduction in prices. Thanking my friends for their increased patronage for the last vear, I am yours t > please. R. F. ROBERSON. Trion, Ga. -WKS, BRANNON & C0,,-o 833 Broad St., ROME, SA. ■■ If Low Prices and Good Goods are what you want, then you cannot afford to go by us this Fall without looking over and pricing our Big Stock of 0 Dry Goods, Dress Goods, Flannels, Cloaks, Men’s, Boys’ and Children’s Clothing, Shoes, Hats, Caps, Etc.,Etc. Mta Fro Prices fa: —o Good Fancy and Plain Worsted Dress Goods foi only • 10c Excellent Cotton Flannels for .... g c Best AAA Heavy Sheeting for .... 5 C Good Cotton Check, many styles, for-- - 4c Best Calico made for only - - . . _ 5 C Good Wool Jeans, .... 15 Cj 20c, and 25c Ladies’ and Misses’ Fine Dongola Kid Button Shoes, Solid Leather, $1 ■ Children’s Pebble-Grain School Shoes, warranted, 6 to 8, at 75c Misses “ “ “ “ 9to 13, only 90c Men’s and Women’s Heavy Shoes from - $1 00 to $l5O Boys’ Union Cassimere Suits, sto 14 years, only - -85 c Youths’ Good Cassimere Suits, .1 to 15 years - - 2.50 100 Good Stylo Woolen Suits for Men, only - - 3.75 120 Men’s Extra Good Wool Suits in Black and Colors for 5 00 Extra Nice Black Worsted Suits, Silk-Finished - $6 50 to 850 We have just put in a Big Stock of New Clothing, all at the lowest prices ever named in Rome. They are not from an auction sale, but are all clean and custom-made garments. Come early, come often and you will get Bar= gains as our entire stock was bought 33 per cent, under regular prices. SPARKS, BRANNON & CO.F 233 Broad St., ROME, GtA. MERGER UNIVERSITY, MACON, Ga. FALL TERM OPENS SEPTEMBER 16, 1896, Well equipped, strong, and progressive faculty; university organ ization ; and courses elective. Eleven separate schools: Engiish Greek, Latin, Latin, Modern languages, Mathematics and Astronomy Natural History, Physics and Chemistry, History and Philosophy Pedagogy, Theology and Biblical Literature and Law. School of Pedagogy open to women as well as men. Its funda mental purpose is to make the scholar the teacher. Special pain ta ken to secure remunerative employment for graduates of this school. School of law, with a very able faculty. Students can take law and special courses in the arts department. Notable advantages for students in the Macon courts. Board in clubs at $5 a month; in families from $lO to sls. Matriculation fee, S4O. No tuition charged. Mercer University stands for Christian character, for honest work for honest and intelligent methods and for scholarship. We appeal to all real friends of education to co-operate with us in our efforts to uphold the proper standard of education. For catalogue or special information address, P. D POLLOCK. Chairman of 5 acuity. J. K. itJilfiomsoß, -X< JEWELER. ex- Watches, Clocks and Jeielery. Diamonds, Gut Glass. We have a splendid line of Solid Silver Ware, Cut Glass and everything usual ly kept in a first-class Jewelery store. Fine Watch Repairing a Specialty, J. K. Williamson, 227 Broad St., Rome, Ga.