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Woman’s Page. CONDUCTED BY EDNA CAIN. “MAYBE A SERMON MAYBE A SONG.” To a groat many people du Manner's famous book, “Trilby,” opened up a new world in the realm of personal beauty—namely, that of feet. He wrote of feet as artists see them; and In; gave to his heroine 'be most ex quisite feet that ever woman walked through the mire of this world upon. Few people, save artists, see as much in fe» tas he did. Ordinarily people do not regard feet as having special individual characteristics, or as being important factors if physical beauty. There i' a Biblical phrase that runs thus: “How beautiful upon the hills are the feet of those who love the Lord.” This is poetry and creates the impression of flowers and verdure springing into life in the footsteps of the righteous, and, in popular opinion, would have little to do with poor Tril by’s fair, frail feet. One has known people however, who were accounted of the very elect bv ponuhir opinion anil yet one would prefer Trilby’s chances for heaven to theirs- and would much prefer Tril by's feet to theirs, from a merely earthly standpoint. In view of all this it is perhaps in teresting to mention that the shape anil general contour of feet are regard ed by many as being clear indications of the character and disposition of the owner. One would conclude that the small, beautifully shaped feet were used to end up people possessing artis tic temperaments; but tilings aren’t always what they seem, and such is not the case. Among my acquain tances are several young women pos sessed of beautifully arched feet and if they hare any art in their tempera ments or poetry in their souls, it re mains to be discovered. Both ends certainly do not meet in their case. It is not true that the feet, or hands, or any one part of the body is a complete index to character, but the body alto gether is. Just take the people of vour acquaintance into consideration d see if their physique does not cor- to mental make up. You could not imagine them in any other guise. Why 1 know a man who is so literally wrapt in himself that he may be said to be turned wrong side out. That gentle and genial philosopher, Oliver Wendell Holmes, when asked once for his idea of happiness said it was four feet on the fender of eve niuss. What could bettor express it? Four feet whose footprints in the sands of time are made along congen ial lines; feet whose toes are turned in pleasant communion toward the same cheery blaze. And probably the heads belonging to these feet will rest in equally pleasant communion upon the same chair back. This last is a pleas ing. finishing touch to the picture, but is not supposed to be absolutely essen tial. It is true, however, that some people tind little to charm them in a prospect like this. Their feet go to church, alone and to the theatre, and they wander along the streets in search . of amusement during leisure hours, or sit on the hearth in solitary state. There' is no light, tripping echo to beat a minor melody to their heavy march. And possibly, in detiance of all senti mental tradition, they do not want any tripping echoes to encumber their ut ter freedom. They have no room on the hearth or in the heart for another pair of feet, uo matter how daiutily small they might be. Or it may be that on the mantle shelf above these seemingly selfish bachelor feet there rest- a little white slipper, somewhat marred by wear; a slipper once adorn ed by the foot of a girl he used to know. Perhaps she wore this slipper and its mate to the hall where their footsteps tirst came together, and she danced her way into his heart and set his pulses vibrating to the rhythmic waltz measure. Dear, little wayward feet! One may only wonder what chance of fortune turned them away front this hearthstone. Perhaps thev i wandered into the '-valley of the shad ow of death,” but it is more likoh|thnt they still linger to grace the haunts of men. And the little slipper on the mantle piece and its present owner are alike' ignorant of the wavs of [win or pleasure those feet are tread ing; whether they step lightly as of yore, or drasr wearily. Those “reluct ant feet” have vanished from the threshold life forever; Only a least off slipper is left, emptied of the • fresh pink beauty it once held, just | as his heart is emptied. It is sadly enouglt true that more often titan otherwise, a real love story 1 lies behind the pair of lonely feet. What a very great deal feet have to ilo with lives, any way!—though it is very seldom wc hear much said of them; ! heads are mentioned oftenest, as pos j sessing more significance than any jollier pilit of us. There are the feet jthat go about the world iron shod, as j if to tread all weakness down; there is jno assurance of sympathy in their ; sound, and their prints often form j graves foi joys and hopes. And there j are the lightly tripping feet, buoyant feet of youth, that carry a cheery heart and laughing lips, and feet whose se ate, thoughtful pace is neither fast or slow, feet that are sure to bring us good cheer in times of trouble; and the ! feet of ne’er do wells, whose shuffling j pace casts a line dust over the ener getic efforts of their prosperous rela ! tions; anil the tiny pink baby feet ! that mothers kiss with idolatrous fond ness, feet that all of a mother’s love may not be able to save from ways of evil, poor, little untried pilgrims! May the rosy glow of those kisses never fade ft om your soles. * * * , «■ * There may be feet, too, that have brought a great happiness to us at some time; that blest our tiresides and our lives, and then went away leaving us sad and lonely because of their go ing. How we listened to their echo ing tread aclown the silent, deserted street, hoping against hope that they might pause and turn back, but there is no turning back once they are gone. And we must take up our life at the place where "we thought it would 6ttrely stop, and march on. We are carried on at all times by the resistless pressure of the marching struggling human beings all about us. We heal ths muffled, mixed tramp, tramp, tramp, of their feet always; some have the tread of victory hard won; some have the swagger of easy success; some drag wearily,*but all are pushing, rushing, running on, on, ever on, ever ou, without pause or stay. Those who arc utterly spent finally drop out by the way side and the sound of their feet is scarcely missed from the roar aud rush. The ranks close up and only a few strain backward glances to the prostrate form that is rapidly being left in the rear. Aud there are untold millions of feet that have trod, arc treading, and will tread, this little, big way of the world. Wheucs are they coming and whither are they going? Who knows? And our feet—mine and yours—are keeping step today, now, to the meas ure of life. Aud what of tomorrow?— tomorrow is quite another story. Out march in the ranks is such a little short one tbit it is a very great pity we cannot st c more, do more, hear more, feel more, and live more while we live. Is it not so, mou ami? The Brunswick Advertiser has this to say of woman’s part in state politics: "In all this political jugglery, let us not forget that the women of Georgia have been the best and truest of Democrats. It will be giving them fair recognition to make Miss Ellen Dortch state li brarian.” In a book called “All Sorts of Human Things,” Rosegger, the Styr’an po,et, has the following thoughts ou marriage; “If you think of marrying a woman re member you marry three creatures, a young one, a middle aged one and an old one. Unless one or two die before time you marry a wife, a mother and a grandmother. In her you marry a lot of people you do not know. You don't marry for today or tomorrow, but for life and a’l sorts of situations. If she is gentle and wise and true, you not only have a bride for the wed ding day. but for sickness and pov erty and old age. If she is only handsome she will some day grow ugly; but if she is good and true she will stand wear. Try to know her before you take her." A splendid line of new and elegant Dress Goods just received by Thompson Hires & Co. Her Tale of Woe. Following is a communication from a woman who is in a state of rebellious j grief on account of her husband’s po litical principles, or rather, lack of principles. I have a large stock of ad vice given to me by various people, but, never having figured in just such a ease, none of it will apply in this in j stance; therefore I refrain from offer ing any. Wiio Would Have Thought It? Dear Miss Edny Cain:—Seein’ as liow you are so good in givin’ us poor we men a page in your paper where we can express our joys, sorrows and any thing of interest to vveman kind, I jest tiiought I would write a few lines; for 1 aril in very great trouble jest now. and from what lean liud out there are jest lots and lots of poor wemen in Georgia, and Alabama, too, in jest the same fix. Hit’s no great big family row, Miss Edny, hit’s a heap wuss than that. Hit’s not the election of McKinley, ner the triumph of the gold standard, no, no, lots Wass thau that. Hit’s not poverty, sickness, death, ner a future state. Hit’s a right smart wuss thau these. Oh, Miss Edny I don’t see how I can stand hit much longer! Hurry and git out your paper and send me some advice and consola tion. I have been livin’ with Billy Truck les—that’s my ole man—nigh onto sixty years, and never did have much to go upon but “bread and water,” and some times not that, but I never have been the woman to murmur un til this trouble come upon me. Eight years ago Billy jined the Alli ance and jumped on the Ocala plat form with both feet and commenced a yellin’ fer “free silver” and more money. Then four years ago he join ed the Populists and jumped onto the Omaha platform wth all his feet, and kept on yelliti’ fer “free silver and more money.” Then jest after the Chicago convention, Billy ups and tells me that the Populists had made the Democrats endorse their platform and nominated a full blooded Populist for president. He then commenced | yellin’ for Bryan, “free silver and more money,” wuss than ever, I en dorsed all this heartily—but what has broke my poor ole heart is after Billy has yelled fer Bryan, “free silver and more money” until he has took the “brown creeters,” he ups and votes for McKinley, no silver and less mon ey- And, now, Miss Edny, what lam arter is a divorce; and I want to ask you jest two questions. Hain’t insanity sufficient grounds fer divorce? And hain’t Billy Truckles’ conduct suffic ient grounds fer insanity? Jinsy Truckles. A New Idea. With every Dress Pattern and trim mings, costing $2.00 or more we will give a pattern to make the dress by, free. These patterns are as good as the best, and are used by the best dressmakers. Thompson lliles & Co. Notice. Mrs. M. L. Wells, of Chatta nooga, and who was formerly one of the National W. C . T. I ~ or ganizers will lecture at the follow ing places at the specified times; Chelsea, Monday Nov. 23rd, 2 p. in., and 7 p. m. Menlo, Tuesday Nov. 24th, 2 p. m., and 7 p. m. Summerville, Wednesday and Thursday Nov. 25th and 26th, at 2 p. m.. and on Friday night, Nov. 27th, at 7 p. m. Tnon, Tuesday night, Dec. Ist. Her afternoon lectures will be given to ladies onlv and will be on o w subjects of interest to mothers, while those to the public will be on “Christian Patriotism.'’ Her lectures to ladies in Sum merville will be ou “Woman in the Church and in the Home,” and the one given to the public on Friday night. Nov. 27th, will be on “God’s Laws Concerning License.” These at Summerville will be delivered at Hiles’ Hall. The ladies of the entire community are cordially in vited to attend the afternoon lec tures while everybody is invited to attend the lecture on Friday night. E. P. Ladies’ Wraps. We have just received a magnificent assortment of Ladies’ Cape-. Elegant plush aud Beaver goods and are [ire pared to surprise you with low prices. Do not fail to call aud see them, it means money to you. Hollis & Hinton. Miss Lily Rivers is boarding with Mr. and Mrs. G. I). Espy and attend ing school at this place. LOCAL ITEMS. Gathered Here and Yonder For NEWS Readers. Bring us in some dry stove wood quick. I will barter for nice feathers. W. T. Newton. Always in season. Hopkins’ Steamed Hominy (Hulled Corn). Elegant lunch in >iilk. Quite a number of people from Rac coon were in town shopping Saturday evening. W. 1). Hix, who is engaged in min ing ore at Shaw, Ga., spent Sunday in town with his family. Miss Hattie Merritt, a Summerville belle, spent Thursday in the city. — Rome Georgian. Our specialties—three distinct and j superior lines—Dress Goods, Clothing : and Shoes. You cannot afford to miss either. llollis & Hinton. j Terry Bolling will spend the winter in Florida for his health, and is having j the News forwarded to his address to keep posted about affairs at home. You cannot afford to miss seeing our j stock of Fall and Wiuter millinery. Our goods are the latest and most sty lish. Thompson lliles & Co. All parties are hereby notified not to hunt or otherwise tresspass on my lands under penalty of the law. I mean what I say, 11. V. Rambo. What the governor of North Caroli na said to the governor of South Caro lina is a painful memory these frosty mornings. • All parties who gave notes for the Bonham Harrows are notified that the same are now at the Bank of Com merce. All parties ate hereby warned not to hunt or trespass on our lands in any way. A. A. Strange, J. F. Hudgins. Mr. Quinn McArver, of Coosa, pass ed through town on Wednesday. Mr. McArver has been visiting his sister Mrs. C. L. Daniels, of Atlanta, for several weeks.—Rome Georgian. In magnitude and variety our Shoe stock heads the list. We are in posi tion to, and will save you money on your Shoe purchases. llollis & Hinton. Miss Mattie Wyatt, a prominent society young lady of Raccoon, spent a few days in the city last week with her cousin, Miss Minnie Wyatt, on Fourth avenue.—Home Georgian. 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. llollis & Hinton. Is your name in our “glory corner?” If it is not you should come forward without delay and pay the editor some thing on subscription. He needs it and needs it right now. Jewelry Shop. 1 have removed my Jewelry and Watch Repairing establishment from Summerville to Lyerly, where I will be glad to have the public call on me. All work guaranteed. D. J. Cameron. MISS fIDDIE LYNfIM Fashionable and Artistic DRESSMAKER. Parlors Over the Store of HOCUS & HINTONS. Esquire T. W. Lee died very sudden ly at his home in Dirttown valley last Thursday afternoou, of heart disease. He and his sons went out after dinner to cut some fire wood. Mr. Lee had been at work some time and had just sat down on a log to rest, when sudden ly he fell over dead. When Mrs. Lee reached him every trace of life was ex tinct, and it is thought his death was instantaneous. He had been looking badly for some time, although he had made no complaint of ill health, but his death was wholly unexpected and was a great surprise to his relatives aud fneuds. The interment occurred next day and the funeral services which were conducted by Rev. Mr. Hunt, were attended by a large con course of relatives and friends. FA j Fromjr.S. Journal of MvUrini I z. - Prof. W. H. Peeke, who TO W" makes a specialty of ■ ■ S X Epilepsy, has without ■ doubt treated and cur ed more cases than any living Physician; hi 9 11l success is astonishing. We have heard of cases ” of 20 years’ standing | m-X XJUL vU&C : tie of his absolute cure, Free to any sufferers who may send their P. O. t*nd Express address. We advise any one wishing a cure to address Prof.w, S. PECKS, 7, P„ *. Cedar St., jfew York $ £sssss ms/amem |<« LOVEMAN’S. ►-! & M m *£ ~H —■ —--T-» ~ gg | Finest ii the Ml | $ Exquisite Millinery, Jackets and Capes. 1$ H —%s= immense Carpet De partment. ® ;m{ —o — & 38 | FINE II H DRESS GOODS, If #A -M SILKS, RIBBONS, SI & LACES, GLOVES, ? ;||ff ; CORSETS, ETC.|| 1! 1$ / ALSO A COMPLETE^ re ,1 art department. EMBROIDERY. SILKS,^ SS* , #■% stamped pieces, m gg IIM ZEPHYRS, ETC ?&' S P s 8 — o re &tiT~ Write for Catalogue. ag | D. B. LOVEM/ViM 60. g H CHATTANOOGA, TENN. |> mmßMam mwanem - ' 11. WHEN IN ROME » Do As Romans Do TRADE WITH F, J. KANE & CO. - -x- The Largest Stock of New Goods. The Best Assorted Stock. -^^======^ Many Things Away Under Price! All Wool Filling Jeans 12 i=2C. 9 oz “ “ “ 16c 4=4 AAA Sheetings 4 and 4 i=2C Best 27 in Cotton Plaids *SC $1.50 Climax Shoes at only SI.OO Turkey Red Prints 3 i=2C Boys’ Knee Pants Suits 90c Bed Blankets, only [2oc Mens’ Under Shirts 15c Ladies’ Winter Vests 10c 0 1— — 1 ■■■■ ■■■ These are a few of our prices and it will pay you to look here before you buy. Come to Rome, goods cheaper than ever before, flake our place your head= quarters. We want to see you. F. J. KANE & CO., 0 248 Broad Street, Rome, Ga. —■qr ' T,r —V—^ —"»>■ ** ■»■ T. W. GHr/VSTAIN, -=e£ dealer in if=J FURNITURE Summerville, Ga. Nice Chamber Suits Sio, Sls, S2O, and up. When in need of anything in my line give me a call.