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BIG SENSATION Created in Galtioiln by The Disappearance OF ft BIG MERCHANT, J. M Neal Skips And Is a Fugi tive From Justice. - - —-V —“*• Calhoun, Ga., April I.—The Tinies this week publishes the following account of the disap pearance of Mr. J M. Neal, one of the largest dry goods mer chants of this place : ‘*'l'llo large dry goods and fur niture store of J. M. Neal was closed last Thursday afternoon by Sheriff I). M. Durham under a number of attachments sworn out by various creditors, “The close up was brought about by the fact that at the re cent term of court Judge Fite ordered the arrest of Mr. Neal under a suspended sentence im posed upon him for misdemean or at the February court last year. It will be remembered at that time Mr. Neal entered a plea of guilty to an indictment which the grand jury had pre ferred against him, and the court imposed a fine of SSOO and a sentence of six months in the chaingang, but the chaingang sentence was suspended on the condition of good conduct. At the last term of court the grand jury returned another in dictment against Mr. Neal for a similiar offense and Judge Fite ordered the suspended sentence enforced. W hen this order was issued Mr. Neel left Calhoun lie is said to have gone to Chat tanooga where he was when last heard from. Under the laws of Georgia any creditor can attach the property of a debtor as soon as the debtor leaves the state, and it was under this regulation that the proceedings were taken “Mr. Neal has been one of Calhoun’s most prosperous mer chants for many years. He be gan business in a very small way back about 18S2 and prospered wonderfully. He was an energet ic and wideawake business man, always ready for a trade, and made a great many friends all over the country who will learn with regret of his downfall. “The sheriff has advertised the stock of gsods for sale next Tuesday, l.i the meantime some of the creditors applied to the S&UP'fligg A** J osm kivjoys Both tho method and results when Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant and refreshing to the taste, and acts gently yet promptly on the Kidneys, Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys tem effectually, dispels colds, head aches and fevers and cures habitual constipation. Syrup of Figs is the only remedy of its kind ever pro duced, pleasing to the taste and ac ceptable to the stomach, prompt in its action and truly beneficial in its effects, prepared only from the most healthy and agreeable substances, its many excellent qualities commend it to all and have made it the most popular remedy known. Syrup of Figs is for sale in 50 cent bottles by all leading drug gists. Any reliable druggist who • not have it on hand will pro c< .e it promptly for any one who w’ishes to try it. Do not accept any substitute. CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO. SAN francisco, cal. Lou;sv:lu, «r. hlw lork, tt.t. court for the appointment of a receivers Judge Fite has appoint ed Sheriff Durham to fill that position temporarily and will hear the motion Saturday for the appointment of a permanent receiver. The stock is estimated at $12,000. The store house was sold Wednesday to Mr. J. M. Ballew for $2,500, and the other real estate belonging to Mr. Neal is covered by the .attach ments. “It is impossible to give the exact figures of Mr. Neal’s in debtedness. Several claims have received by the attorneys during the past few days, some of them for large amounts, that will run the total up to about $12,000. A FOOD FIGHT On Boahd Ccpper River Steamer Valencia. Seattle, Wash., April I—The1 —The steamer Valencia is here. Shortly after leaving Copper River 70 ol her passengers tried to seize the ship, as the result of trouble over food For three days she was in a te.r.ble storm, which necessitated the shocting of her deck load of stock and throwing it overboard. She brings advices from Copper River up to March 21. A party ol four men had crossed Valdez Glacier to timber with outfits. Another party was almost across. Fifty men had reached the summit with their outfits. The other 1500 were scattered over the glacier. No one seemed discouraged. The steamer Protection, with 150 passengers, was overdue al Valdez wnen the Valencia left. ST* Lost.—A bunch of keps. Fin der will be rewarded by leaving same at this office. JOB .W This jouiiglady worked in a printing < flic eon a salary of sls per month, but she saved enough out of her earnings to complete a course at Rome Business College She was then placed in a good po sition with a large firm in Ken tucky at SSO per month. If you want to know who she is, and the firm who employs her, inquire of 11. S. Shockley, Principal, Rome Business College. This institution will receive young men and ladies now and ac cept note for tuition payable when jourse is completed and position secured. I desire to attest to the merits of Chamberlain’s Cough Reme dy as one of the most valuable and efficient preparations on the market. It broke an exceedingly dangerous cough for me in 24 hours, and in gratitude there fore. I desire to inform you that I will never be without it and you should feel proud of the high esteem in which your Rem edies are held by people in gen eral. It is the one remedy among ten thousand. Success to it.— O.R. Downley, editor Democrat, Albion, Ind. For sale by all druggists. DIF FIC ULT IE SRKM OV E D “My father, my brother and myself were all troubled with loss oi*appetite and took Hood’s Sar saparilla with great benefit, I have suffer'd for years with eruptions, but since taking Hood’s Sarsapar 11a I have had no trouble of this kind It has also cu-ed me of in digestion.” Ernest N. Jennings, Bogart, Georgia. Hood's Pills are easy to take, easv tn operate, Cure indigestion, hsaadache. Blood Poison. Contagious PJood Poison has been ap propriately called the curse of mankind, i it is the one disease that physicians can- I not cure; their mercurial and potash remedies only bottle up the poison in the system, to surely break forth in s more virulent form, resulting in a total wreck of the system. Mr. Frank B. Martin, a prominent jeweler at 926 Pensylvanis Ave., Wash ington,D.C.,says: 1 was f° r a long E's" time under treat jI&A I meat of two of Ik thc best P h y ei * Clans of this city, 'iA f y for a severe case vl p of blood poison, Vt- '**•£<’ /-e but my condition i 8 , ew worse all the while, not withstanding the rfS’F 4 ,act that they charged me three ‘ 'WAiiw / V,/*'hundred dollars. /j r / My mouth was filled with eating sores; my tongue was almost eaten away, so that for three months I was unable to taste any solid food. My hair was coming out rapidly, and I was in a horrible fix. I had tried various treatments, and was nearly dis couraged, when a friend recommended S.S.S. After T had taken four bottles, I began to get better, and when I had finished eighteen bottles, I was cured sound and well, my skin was without a blemish, and I have had no return of the disease. S.S.S.saved me from a life of misery.” S.S.S. (guaranteed purely vegetable') will cure any case of blood poison. Books on thedisease and its treat- Ass% ment. mailed Sa x free by Swift Specific Co., s.i yra L ‘ Atlanta, Ga. ANNOUNCEMENT. I hereby announce myself a candidate for«tbe legislature, subject to the democratic pri mary June 6th. J. B. Nevin. ANNOUNCEMENT Please announce my name as a candidate for senator from the 42nd senatorial district subject to the democratic primary to be held on June the 6th. Respect -11 lly, R. T. Fouche. FOk SENATOR 42nd, DIST- In the coming election it is the privilege of Floyd county, by party precedent, to choose democratic nominee for Senator from the 42nd senatorial district. 1 hereby announce myself as a candidate for the democratic nomination for Senator, subject to the action of the democratic primary of J une 6th. W. H. Ennis. FOR THE LEGISLATURE, 1 hereby announce myself a candidate for election to the lower house of the Georgia leg islature, subject to the democrat ic primary on June 6th, next. John C. Foster. FOR REPRESENTATIVE I hereby announce myself a candidate for a in the lower hou«e of the General Assembly of Georgia, to represent Floyd coun ty, my candidacy subject to the action of of the democratic prim ary of June the 6th. W. C. Bryan: APPLICATION FOR LETTERS OF DISMISSION. GEORGIA FLOYD COUNTY Whereas Thomas Holsenback execu'or ol John Holsenback, de ceased , represents to the court in his petition-duly filed that he has idministered John Holseuback’s estate. This is to cite all persons concerned, kindred and creditors, io show cause if any they can why su'd administrator should not be discharged from his executorship and receive letters of dismission on the first Monday in April 1898. This Jan. 3rd IS9B John P. Davis, Ordinary. BUCK LE N’ S A RNIOA SA LV E The Best Salve in the world for Guts, Bruises, Sores. Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores, Tet ter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains, Corns and all Skin Eruptions, and positively cures Piles, or no pay required. It is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by Curry- Arrington Drug Company. PROFESSIONAL CARDS ATTORNEYS. J. BRANH AM, Law Office, 210 Eißt Firs' Street, 1 OME, GA. .CHAS, W, UNDERWOOD, Attorney at Law, Rome, Ga. Corporation Law Only. M 13 EMBANKS, AUeruey at ltw. < ffict King Building. It me, ■ a. W II ENNIS, Attorney at Law Will Practice Inal’ couita Office, Masonic Temple, koine, Ga, XAT J NEEL, Attorney at law Will practice in all court-, Special allention given to commercial law and tin- examn ation < I land titles. office in King building, Rome. Ga. WALTER HARRIS Attorney at law anil J. P. Office over F. J. Kane & Co. ’s. LIPSCOMB <Sc WILLINGHAM Commercial Lawyers. Office in Armstrong hotel builiMng, Rome, Ga J SANDY CRAWFORD; Attorney at law. Rome, Ga Collections a specialty Masonic Temple. Rome, Go. DENTISTS. J. A. WILLS, D. D. 5., Office gio 1 2 Broad. % Over Cantrell & Owens. J. L PENNINGTON. D.D.S..M.D. L> E N I-1 st: Office, 305 1-2 Broad street. Over Hanks Fur niture Co. PHYSICIANS. W. A. JOHNSON, M. If, Piiysician and Surgeon, Rome. Ga.-* ffice In □ Medical Building. Residence, No. OBroad street, C. BIAMILTON LA ID., Physician .and Surgeon. Office,? Medical Building, Rome, Ga. Office ’phone No. 62. La- F HAMMOND. Ml. ID., Physician and Surgeon, Office in Medical building. Residence, No. 103 West First nt. Office ’phone No. 62. LUMPKIN & PRINUTP, ATTOR'EYSAT LAW, Rome, : : : : Georgia. General practice throughout North Georgia. Correspondence solicited. Special attention to mercantile collections. DR. KING’S W ROYAL GERMETUER This pleasant and perfect remedy, so delightful to take, so refreshing and exhilarating, stands in highest favor witn all who know it best, as the great, sst of all medical remedies for both sexes, of all ages and in all conditions. WHAT IT WILL DO FOR YOE 1 will give you APPETITE. It will give you restful rc .Lshlng SLEEP. It will stimulate your DIGESTION. It will restore your NERVOUS ENERGY It will put your KIDNEYS in perfect or'iet. It will purify your Blood. It will change your weakness into STRENGTH, it will bring you out of sickness into HEALTH. SEW PACKAGE, I.AUIr. .lOTTLE, JOH DOSES ONE DO».j.AK SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS. MANUFACTURED ONLY BY The Atlanta Chemical Co., Atlanta, Ga. '■'BITK FOR iB-PAOr. SOOS' 2*A11.E2 FBA« FBI! mill TREiIWr TO EVERYONE. Who suiters with any chronic disease of any part of the human body, such as kidney and bladder. hen;t. liver and stomach troubles, face and skin eruptions, disorders of the sex ual organs, sexual weakness and indifference etc. Provided application be made at once, in or der that its inventions, appliances and never failing remedies may receive the widest possi ble publicity, and prove their own merits by actual use and permanent cures No money whatever will be received by the State Medi cal Sanitarium from anyone under its treat ment until beneficial results are acknowledged Its r-medtes and appliances have been com mended by the newspapers of two continents and endorsed by the greatest doctors in the world. Where developement is desired they acc unplish it and never full to invigorate, upbuild and fortify. They infuse new life and energy. They per manently stop all losses which undermine I the eonsti'ution and produce despondency. Tni\ retone, refresh and restore to manhood, regardless of age They cure evil habits and permanently remove their effects, as well as those ol excesses and overtaxed brain work, i neurasthenia or nervous exhaustion. No failure, no publicity, no deception, no disap- I pointment. Write today; State Medical Sanitarium, Evan Stun, lllinuii. DR. “THE DORG OF A SPANIARD THE WARISM THE BLOOD FLOW If you want goods at the : T' ’1:1 ■.( > ap©gt Jp iPI pp« I Come to see us We are selling them for less than we advertised them Jsl DON'T FORGET THAI " i We are at the bottom al ' | i \ f the way through. Now is the time to kill bed bugs Tn a bottle of our ETTG-T - OIZDH JERVIS & WRIGHT, Uptown Druggists. ! OOC’OOQOOOOOOOOOOI'yOOOOOOOOa q oouuoooooooooooodoooOcw o B. p. Montgomery ( ) sS 227, BROAD ST. > o SICK, AC2-DENT AND LIFE | Insurance 1 o Q WE aVU MBE H A MON J OUR RISKS ANY OF THE Q VERE BEST PEOPLE OF I'IIE CITY AND COUNTY. WAN TED'—We want wi-D-awuke ngents to represent q ’ >ur comp lilies in the coiioti»s us PtUk, Bartow, Floyd, iQ OhaMooga, Gordon, \\ Jk-r, Whitfield, Catoosa and Dade. Call ou or address us at our Rome office, O 'B. F. MONTGOMERY' Gen’l Agt, OO*»> *- 000000000 -* — OCX)OOOOOCX X TOCXTOOOOOOOOCOCv F. HANSON. NORRIS N. SMITH. I THE HANSON SUPPLY CO. X Plumbins; and finning. x Engineers’ and machinists C supplies. Stoves, rangesand G tinware. Gas and electric fix | tures. INSURANCE gasoline £ stoves. Water meters. v 325 Broad st. Phone 32. * MBWiri-iiwin . ihii i uai— —amumum nu Can supply a' l Ours is the Most ''d Department Nurseryf™' a [ 5 1 GJ low rates. We publish one ot Ou _| the leading Seed, Plant and Tree Catalogues issued, which will be mailed free* Send for it n< »w, save you money. Try us, can refer you to customers in every state and terr * in the Union. 43 years of square dealing has made us patronr and friends la □ear. Have hundreds of carloads of ' FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL TREES, SHRUBS, ROSES, We send by mail postpaid. Seeds. Bulbs, Plants, Roses, Small Tfees, OUS es. satisfaction guaranteed; larger by express or freight. 44th year. 3 * THE STORRS & HARRISON CO-, Box 528 ?a‘ nc