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VOL )X ■L CLIPPINGS. A now colony , known as Union City has just been opened on 90,000 acres of land in Cherokee county Ga. The Irshman’s definition of the grip is good. “Faith an it makes ye sick three weeks after ye are well of it.” J. W. Smith, an Upson county man has been farming 21 years, it is said, and in only bne year of that long period was he ever obliged to buy corn or meat. Time was when it was considered a sure sign of death before the next New Year to see your own shadow in the moonlight on the Ist of January. The bill establishing a criminal court in Cborokee county has re ceived the signature of the gover nor and is now a law. The court will have jurisdiction in misde meanor case only. It is under stood that W. G. M. Simmons will likely be appointed judge and C. C Appleton solicitor. Edison has discovered a new crystal which, when used in con nection with the celebrated Rent gen rays, will reveal the most del icate tissues of the body, and which will permit a thorough study and examination of all bodies. The Lexow committee of the New York legislature should try it on the t trust. The Dalton Argus does not bo- JL lieve that the proposed pike road UT from that place to Chattanooga ' * would do the town of Dalton any good, since it will take some of its trade to Chattanooga. The editor thinks pike roads to the small neighboring towns would work a far greater benefit than to a larger and better market. I. J. Slaughter, a farmer, had a queer and painful accident recent ly while burning brush on his p’an tation near Jackson. Some of the brush was “thuuderwood,” which is reputed to be very poisonous. The smoke from the pile poisoned his eyes and he was unable to see for several days. His hands were also blistered by the smoke, Man can harness Niagara and, ride a bicycle, but he cannot stop a woman from crying —Exchange. He could eat the bicycle and drink the water of Niagara until not a rippling sound of the busy liquid could be heard easier than he could stop her tongue if her fiery indig nation had set it in motion. —Irwin County News. The president has signed an or der reducing the number of peu sion agencies in the United States from eighteen to nine. Secretary Francis demonstrates that the cost of disbursing pensions can be re * duced by at least $150,000 per an m num. The number of pensioners B now is 970,678 residing in this B country, and 3,781 who dwell in B foreign lands. ■ If DeKalb county had the pub B lie roads that she ought to have B the farmers could now be engaged, B while the ground is too wet for ■ plough, in hauling out fertilizers, IB tools, etc. With the present con-. iH dition of the average road in this iB county the farmer is doing pretty iB well if he is able to get back home IB with a quarter sack of flour in his IB wagon. Better roads is what the people of every community, vil lage, town, county and state needs. —Collinsville Clipper. Notice. All persons indebted to me by note or account are hereby notified to call and settle the same by March 15, 1897. All of these claims not settled by that time will be placed in the hands of an officer for collection. Act wisely and save cost. J. C. Kelley, Harrisburg, Ga. THE SUMMERVILLE NEWS. DYNAMITE GUN Gets In Its Deadly Work Among the Spaniards. NEW METHOD OF WARFARE And It Is Very Destructive. A Lack of Ammanitlon in The Cuban Army. New York February 16 —A World special from Key West Fla., says: The dynamite gun General Maceo thought so much of has been doing remarkable work against trocha forts, so letters from Candelaria, Pinar del Rio, report It could not be used lately, as the ammunition was out, but an ex pedition had just provided a new supply. A detachment of 700 Spanish soldiers attacked one of General Maceo’s camps last week hoping to capture the gun. It was known to be stored there and the Spaniards had heard there was no ammuni tion for it. The insurgents wen l well protected by intrenchments and knew the enemy’s plans. As the Spanish troops advanced the insurgents met them with a rapid fire of musketry and then retreat ed as if disorder, up a narrow gorge into a second set of works. The Spaniards, thinking victory was within grasp, rushed forward, des pite the orders of their officers, who suspected a trap. No sooner had they fairly entered the cul de sac than the dynamite gun opened on them. The first shell killed dozen in the front ranks. A second shot did still more damage, and then a third and fourth. By this time the troops had managed to get out and an insurgent charge completed the rout. More than three hundred Spaniards are said to have been killed, wounded or captured. Five officers were killed. The Cubans lost seventy five men. The Spanish prisoners were sent to the Spanish camp at Candelaria with a note from the insurgent commander asking the Spanish to deal as humanely with insurgents who fell into his hands. Laxol is the best medicine for children. Doctors recommend it in place of Castor Oil. Rather a peculiar occurrence was a court trial at the depot on last Friday. Judge Bilbro had adjour ned court, discharged the jurors for the week and, together with a number of the jurors who resides in the lower end of the county, had gone to the depot for the purpose of taking the train for home. At the depot was Attorney L. S. Nich olson, of Collinsville, who had a suit pending against the railroad company for the killing of a couple of mules. Mr. Goodhue, of Gads den, who is attorney for the rail road company, was also in waiting for the train. The case was being disussed and the question, why not go to trial, presented itself. The jurors were counted and twelve answered and were quickly empan eled. The evidence was submitted Judge Bilbro charged the jury and they rendered a verdict in Mr. Nich olson’s favor for sll2. The train rolled up, they all boarded it and went home. This was probably the most novel jury trial ever seen in DeKalb. —Ft. Payne Journal. Farm For Sale. For sale a good, well improved, well watered farm of one hundred acres; sixty acres cleared, balance well tim bered. Lies two miles west of Lyerly Ga. Terms of sale easy. If you want a good farm it will pay you to see this before you buy. Apply to C. L. Odell, Summerville, Ga. SUMMERVILLE, CHATTOOGA COUNTY, GEORGIA, FEBRUARY 24, 1897. LA GRIPPE. Some Recent Reports Concerning the Ravages of This Preva lent Disease. Dr. Hartman is constantly re ceiving letters from all parts of the United States from people who have suffered from lugrippe or are suffering from it. The Doctor’s remedy, Pe-ru-na, is found to be of great value in the treatment of this disease. N. N. Coons, Mon mouth, 111., writes: “Last fall I was taken with lagrippe and was unable to do my work. I consulted several of our best doctors but found very little relief. I saw one of your advertisements and conclu ded to give your Pe-ru-na a trial. I bought two bottles and was sur prised at the good it did me. I used it all and bought six more bot tles and was soon able to go back to my work. I think your Pe-ru-na is an excellent medicine and I have recommended it to others.” Geo. W. Norman, 2351 Nicollet Ave., Minneapolis, Minn., was also cured of la grippe with Pe-ru-na. Many cases of cures of la grippe are recorded in Dr. Hartman’s la test book on chronic catarrh and catarrhal diseases. The book con tains 64 pages instructively illus trated. It will be sent free for a short time by the Pe-ru-na Drug Manufacturing, Columbus, Ohio. ALLIANCE MEETING. The Supreme Council in Session at Washington. Washington, Feb. 16.—The an nual meeting of the supreme coun cil of the National Farmers’ Alli ance opened here today. The coun cil is the governing body of the al liance, representatives from over a score of states gathered to talk over the affairs of the greater or ganization and the interests of the agricultural classes. The sessions today were presided over by President Mann Page, of Virginia, and were practically de voted to organization and present ation of the annual reports of the officers of the council, President Page, Secretary Treasurer South worth and Lecturer Vincent. The decline of prices for agri cultural products and the conse quent depressed condition of the farmers was the chief topic of dis cussion. GROVE LEVEL. There are a few cases of mumps iu the community. It is probable that Miss Woodlee, of Warren county, Tenn., will teach a class in instrumental music here. Mrs. J. J. Potter has recovered from her recent severe sickness. Misses Ludie Holland and Exer Hall, of Hall’s valley, were pleasant visitors at C. M, Clements’ the past week. These young ladies are very charming and entertaining. James Veach is having lumber saw ed for a uice dwelling house. The house will be built on the road near Mr. Wm. Pursley’s. Miss Tennie Pursley is recovering from an attack of the grip. S. G. Wilbanks of Wood Station, is in the community. Miss Addie Williams is at home af ter a visit of several days at Trion. There was an all-day singing at Lau rel Hill Sunday. T. E. Tatum an evangelist of the Christian church, spent Wednesday and Thursday of last wees here. He is working in the interest of the Gos pel Advocate, which is published at Nashville, Tenn. Ed Roberson who has had a position at Martindale as depot agent for a few months past has returned home. Flavil Hall preached to a large and attentive audience at the Christian church Sunday nigut. Reader. Thos. H. Nixon, who is : n jail under indictment for bigar ~ will be tried in the city court on the i 18th of march. He has a wife near ■ Rome, Ga., and one in Alabama City —Gadsden News. MOONSHINING. Illicit Distilling On The Increase In The South. AN EVIL THAT IS GROWING. Shows a Gain of One Hun dred and Fifty Per Cent In Three Years. Illicit distilling in Georgia is on the incense. The s-Wzures made in January, 1897, show a large increase over those of the same month in prev ious years. Since 1891 the work of the in ternal revenue department has largely increased. In that year the tax on whiskey was increased from 90 cents to sl.lO per gallon. This increase is said t > have great ly stimulated the trade of the moonshiners. The figures for last month have just been prepared and show that 60 seizures of distilleries were made. In the same month in 1894, before the tax was raised, there were only 24 seizures. This shows an increase in three years of 150 per cent., or an aveaage increase of 50 per cent, a year. Newspaper Springs a Sensation. Raleigh, N. C., Febuary 23—the Progressive Farmer, the Organ of the National Farmers’ Alliance, in the last issue says : “We have just heard of a gigan tic and diabo’ical combine about to be effected to control the price of cotton. is to secure charters and establish gins with compresa attachments at as many points as possible in the cotton states. The bales to be round instead of spuare. Cotton buyers will co-operate and force farmers to have their cotton ginned at these new gins by refusing to pay ?.s much for cotton put up in the ordinary way. This will compel the present owners of gins to go out of business. “The railroad will haul round bales cheaper than square bales. The cotton seed oil mills will, like the new gins and compresses, be located mainly on railroad lines, and the seed men will always be on hand to get bargains, as many far mers would sell seed cheaper rath er than haul them a long distance home. “To defeat this scheme it will re quire the united efforts of all the farmers in the cotton states. It is probable application will be made for charters for such enterprise to the present and all legislatures held in the near future.” SILVER HILL. Mr. Charles Burns of Lyerly, was visiting at Silver Hill a few nights ago. Mr. Henry Ellison and family, of Illinois, who have been visiting the family of Mr. T. F. Kendrick, left for Texas on the 15th. Their friends wish them success in their western home. The valentine drawing at Mr. Jack Woods Saturday night was a very pleas ant occasion. Miss Emma Burns was visiting Mrs. Thos. Gore last Saturday. Mr. Brewer, of Chattanooga, was visiting Mr. Jack Woods recently. Miss Ophelia Mount, of Lindale, spent several days with relatives in this community recently. Misses Emma and Annie Stephen son visited Miss Josie Clark recently. A. W. McNeal was in Rome on bus iness a few days ago. Blue Eyed Girls. J. B. McElrath has resigned as post master at Centre. Ala., and has recom mended Allie Johnson as his successor. | Rev. T. S. Haisten has been very ’ sick with grippe for several days past. Highest of all in Leavening Strength.— Latest U. S. Gov't Report. IW & ABSOLUTELY PURE LESTER ECHOLS. Convicted Murderer May Get A New Trial. Rome, Feb. 17—The attorneys for Lester Echols, convicted of murder, have discovered a failure in the indictment on which Echols was found guilty. It seems the indictment failed to allege that the crime was commit ted in Floyd county. The case will come before Judge Candler for a new hearing and the defense is confident of securing another trial. There are many other grounds in the motion. There have appeared in the col umns of this paper for several years the advertisements of Ely’s Cream Balm, a remedy for Catarrh, Cold in the Head, and for Hay Fever. It is with much pleasure that we can call the particular attention of oiu readers to the fact that this article stands very high among remedies, and particularly high as a catarrh medicine. Ely Brothers, we are informed, have had long ex perience as druggists and pharm acist, and a remedy coming from such a source should have the con fidence of those desiring a reliable preparation. One fact that should inspire confidence in their catarrh cure (Ely’s Cream Balm) is that they are willing to have it put to the test, and in order that every one may try it they are now offering a trial size through the druggSt, or will mail it on receipt of lOuents. The full size ffe s&gjta,ts peir -package. You need nouWsitate to send to them for the remedy. Their address is 56 Warren Street, New York City. TELOGA, GA. Rev. Mr. Davis conducted the funeral services of Mrs. Harper, whose death was mentioned in last week’s News. She was a zealous member of the Methodist church, and lived a noble Christian life, ever ready to speak a word of cheer and consolation to those she met. She leaves two sons and three daughter’s here and one daughter in Texas and a number of other relatives that will miss her pres ence and words of motherly advice; but her stay here was ended, her work done and she has gone to re ceive her reward. Rev. David Boyles of Lookout mountain, died of pneumonia last Saturday night at the home of his daughter, Mrs. C.W. Junkins, near Harrisburg. He was a member of the Methodist church and for a number of years local minister. He lived a pious, Christian life, ever endeavoring to instruct the wayward in the ways of righteous ness. His remains will be buried tomorrow at the family burying ground near his home. Mrs. J. T. McWhorter is confined to her room with a severe case of grippe. S. M. Knox who has been visit ing relatives in Texas for several weeks returned last week. He says he likes the country well and speaks of moving out there next fall. Rev. Mr. Davis filled his reg ular appointment at Macedonia Sunday afternoon. Demps Wade and Miss Hale, of Dry valley, attended services here Sunday evening. Think I hear my beau coming, so good night. Valley' Girl. Notice. All parties owing me, either by note or account will please settle at once, as I wil Iremove my den tal office to Rome in a few bays. I will work here however one week in each month, due notice of which will be given through the News the week before. My office here at Hawkinis house. Dr. T. S. Brown. 00L.W. MUTATE DEAD. His Death Occurs as He Was Rising From Bed. Jasper, Ga., Feb*. 17.—Colonel \\ . M. 1 ate, father of Congressman Carter Tate, and joint owner of the Georgia marble beds with his brother, Colonel Steve Tate, died suddenly at his home this morning about 6 o’clock. His death occurred as ho was ris ing from his bed. The works shut down immedi ately in respect to his memory. LYERLY, GA. B c are glad to report the sick ones better. John Floyd who has been very sick is improving. Mrs.-Gilmer is much better than she has been. The first quarterly meeting of the Lyerly circuit is a thing of the past. Saturday was a very bad day, but we had preaching in the morning by the elder aud in the afternoon a very in teresting Quarterly conference. Sun day morning Presiding Elder Williams preached an excellent sermon to a crowded house of interested listeners. Sunday night the pulpit was tilled by the pastor with an able sermon on character building. The next Quar terly meeting will be held, at South Carolina church. The elder said Sat urday that he did not know until the day before that South Carolina was ia Georgia and some one told him that North Carolina was down in Floyd. Old Mr. Evans is visiting his grand daughter, Mrs. J. C. Huie. W. 11. Ennis, J. W. Starling and Misses Dora and Pluma Ennis and Grace Schwab of Rome, were the guests of Mrs. Starling Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. Willie Montgomery arriVbcl from Texas Sunday evening on a visit to her mother, Mrs. Starling. Robt. Alexander and sister, Miss Anna, attended services here Sunday. Messrs Geo. Agnew, Lewis Jennings and Misses Eula Herrin, Tennie Ow ens and several others of Menlo, at tended services here Sunday. Two of our young men went over to Menlo Sunday evening and had the misfortune to let their horses get loose and they did not find them until next day; they did not walk back to Lyerly however. My advice to you boys is to hitch your horses nearer home. W. R. Millsaps and J. Brazleton from Dirtseller, turned their faces this way Sunday instead of towards Prices’ Bridge. Perhaps the attraction moved from there here or perhaps the boys have decided to give us part of their leisure moments, hope the latter may be the case and we may see their pleas ant faces in our midst again. Ben Lee and Windsor McLeod says they are still in the fight and they are getting mighty hungry for more cold peas and beans. M. KARTAH,GA. Quite a crowd attended services at Pleasant Grove church last Sunday. F. S. Barron, formerly of this place, but now of Rome, and his bride were visiting Mr. J. F. Barron and family, the past week. Mr. J. M. Kendrick and family at tended services at Armuchee church last Sunday. Mrs Joe King and little son, of Can ton, Ga., are visiting relatives and friends in our burg. Mr. T. J. Barron happened to aright painful accident one day last week, by getting his ankle mashed by a fallen tree, and is now on crutches. Miss Grace Ponder is visiting her brother, Mr. Ed Ponder, of near Sub ligna, who has been quite sick. Miss Emma Scott, who has been sick for some time, is not doing so well we are sorry to say, Miss Nellie King has a flourishing school at Bethel. Ths many friends of Captain M. Dill were glad to see him out to church Sunday, his health is somewhat im proving. The Little Maid. Miss Ada Moyers is visiting relatives " y at Lyerly. No. 51.