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THE SEMI-WEEKLY SUMTER REPUBLICAN. Established in 1854, ) By CHAS. W. HANCOCK. ( VOL. 18. The Sumter Republican. Semi-Weekly, One Year - - -|4 00 Weely, One Year - - - - - 2.00 tSfPAYABLE IN ADVANCE.® All advertisements emulating from public offices will be charged for in accordance with an act passed by the late General Assembly of Georgia—7s cents per hundred words for each of the first four insertions, and 35 cents for each subsequent insertion. Fractional parts of one hundred are considered one hundred words; each figure and initial, with date and signature, is counted as a word. The cash must accompany the copy of each Advertisement, unless different arrange ments have been made. Advertising Bates t One Square first insertion, - - - - JI.OO Each subsequent insertion, - - - - 50 jgfTEN Lines of Minion, type solid con stitute a square. All advertisements not contracted for will be charged above rates. Advertisements not specifying the length of time for which they are to be inserted will be continued until ordered out and charged for accordingly. Advertisements tooecupy fixed places will be charged 25 per cent, above regular rates Notices in local column inserted for teD cent per line each insertion. Charles F. Crisp, Attorney at Law* AMERICUS, GA. declGtf B P. HOLU3 N Attorney at Law* AMERICUS, GA. ' Office, Forsyth Street, in National Bank building. dec2otf J. A. A IN** I EY, ATTORNEY AT LAW Nl* SOLICITOR IN EQUITY Office on Public Squauf,, Over Gyles’ Clothing Store, Americus, Ga. After a brief respite I return again to the practice of law. As in the past it will be my earnest purpose to represent my clients faithfully and look to their interests. The commercial practice will receive close atten tion and remittances promptly made. The Equity practice, and cases involving titles of land and real estate are my favorites. Will practice in the Courts of Southwest Georgia, the Supreme Court and the United States Courts. Thankful to my friends for their patronage. Fees moderate. novlltf o** D. HOLLOWAY. De-NTIsT, Americas. - - - Georgia Treatssuccessfully all diseasesof the Den tai organs. Fills teeth by the improved method, and inserts artificial teeth on the best material known to the profession. Cy OFFICE over Davenport and Son’s Drug Store. marllt Change of Firm. THE FORMER FIRM OF CROCKER & TULLIS, ON COTTON AVENUE, has been dissolved by tbe purchase of Mr. C. E. CROCKER’S interest by Mr: B. H. JOSSEY, and the new-firm of TULLIS & JOSSEY, will assume the responsibilities of the for mer firm, and will be pleased to have their friends call and examine their new and low priced stock of goods. TULLIS & JOSSEY, decl3tf Americus, Ga. _ THE CELEBRATED SEXTUPLE SPRING BED. To breathe, eat and sleep well is the first requirement of physical organization. S. FLEISCHMAN’S SEXTUPLE BED SPRING. [Patented Aug. 22, 1882. L Is the first and foremost to accomplish this end, as it facilitates the first, accelerates the second, and perfects the last of these grand purposes. It is a “thing of beauty and a [oy forever.” Last with life, perfect in Its adaptation forcomlort, being disconnect ed in the center prevents sagging. Made by S. M-1 .ESTER, who will put them on, and is from long experience able to guarantee satisfaction. AGENTS WANTED to sell these Springs. Territory and Spring outfit furnished and largo commissions paid. S. FLEISCHMAN, Patentee and Manufacturer, octll-Sm Cotton Ave., Americus. Ga. BRIOK. BRICK. BRICK. I hate THREE HUNDRED AND FIFTY THOUSAND good new brick, which I will Mil cheap. Apply at once, deefilm R. E. COBB. TvSber for SALE. One hundred and fifty thousand feet of assorted LUMBER for sale, at 75 cents, per hundred feet. Apply soon. novl7tf JESSE SALTER. DARBYS PROPHYLACTIC FLUID. A Household Article for Universal Family Use. WlMhßij LiUCSBMg For Scarlet and I Eradicates I Typhoid Fever . ■ ■ Diphtheria, Sali -lUTAT A TSTA Bvation, Ulcerated ■BUIiuiUUA, | SoreXhroat, Small ■■■■■■■■l Pox, Measles, and all Contagious Diseases. Persons waiting on the Sick should use it freely. Scarlet Fever has never been known to spread where the Fluid was used. Yellow Fever has been cured with it after black vomit had taken place. The worst cases of Diphtheria yield to it. FeveredandSlckPer- SMAIX-POX sons refreshed and and Bed Sores prevent- PITTING of Small by bathing with p ox PREVENTED Darbys Fluid. . , r - Impure Air made A member of my fam. harmless and purified. " i! y u' as taken with For Sore Throat it is a Small-pox. I used the sure cure. Fluid; the patient was Contagion destroyed. ”° l ■jehnous, was not For Frogted Feet, and “tout Chilblains, Piles, the house again m three Chafing*, etc. *“ k ?- and ° thcrs Rheumatism cured. llad it. —J W Pakk- Soft White Complex- utsor^Philadelphia. ions secured by its use. BKSBTSKBiSSfIEBBS Ship Fever prevented. ■ T I diphtheria it can't be surpassed. H , - I Catarrh relieved and ■ iTOVSIItOCi. H cured. Erysipelas cured. ■HBHBBHHHI BurnsrcHeuedinstantiy. Xhe physicians here Tl.-Vi.*,.f use Darbys Fluid very 7 < I U ? ed ' successfully in the treat heajcd ra P' dl y- ment of Diphtheria. Sciir. y cured. A. Stollewwbrck, An Antidote for Animal Greensboro, Ala. or Vegetable Poisons, * Stings, etc. Tetter dried up. I used the Fluid during ©holera prevented, our present affliction with Ulcers purified and Scarlet Fever with de- healed, cided advantage. It is In cases of Death it indispensable to the sick- should be used about room. —Wm. F. Sand- the corpse —it will ford, Eyrie Ala. prevent any unpleas ant smell. sg g! The eminent Pliy. I Scarlet Fever I „ ■ York, says: “I am CUTGa I convince ' J Prof. Darbys H Prophylactic Fluid is a valuable disinfectant." Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tcnn. I testify to the most excellent qualities of Prof Darbys Prophylactic Fluid. Asa disinfectant and detergent it is both theoretically and practically superior to any preparation with which I am ac quainted.—N. T. Lupton, Prof. Chemistry. Darbys Fluid is Recommended by Hon. Alexander H. Stephens, of Georgia- Rev. Chas. F. Deems, D.D., Church of the Strangers, N. Y.; Jos. LeContk, Columbia, Prof, University, S.C. Rev. A. J. Battle, Prof., Mercer University Rev. Geo. F. Pierce, Bishop M. E. Church. INDISPENSABLE TO EVERY HOME. Perfectly harmless. Used internally or externally for Man or Beast. The Fluid has been thoroughly tested, and we have abundant evidence that it has done everything here claimed. For fuller information get of you* Druggist a pamphlet or send to the proprietors, J. H. ZEILIN & CO., Manufacturing Chemists, PHILADELPHIA. TUTTS • EXPEBTORIHT Is composed of Herbal and Mucilaginous prod ucts, which permeate the substance of the Lungs, expectorates the acrid matter that collects in the Bronchial Tubes, and forms a soothing coating, which relieves the ir ritation that causes the cough. It. cleanses the lungs of all impurities, strengthens them when enfeebled by disease, invigor ates the circulation of the blood, and braces tho nervous system. Slight colds often end in consumption. It is dmii'erousto neglect Ihem. Apply the remedy promptly. A testof twenty years warrants tho assertion that no remedy lias ever been found that is as prompt in its effects as TUTTS EXPECTORANT. - A single dose raises the phlegm, subdues inflammation,and its use speedily cures the most obstinate cough. A pleasant cordial, chil dren take It readily. For Croup it is invaluable and should be in every family. TUTTS PILLS ACT He"uVER? Cures Chills ami Fever, Dyspepsia, Sick Headache, Bilious Colic, tiou, ltheumalism, Files, Palpitation of the Heart., Dizziness, Torpid Elver, and Female Irregularities. If you do not “fed very well,” a single pill stimulates tho stomach, restores the appetite, imparts vigor to the system. A NOTED mm SAYS: I)b. Tutt : —Dear Sift lor ten years I have been a martyr to Dyspepsia, Constipation and Tiles. Last spring your pills wore recommended tome; I used them (but with little faith). lam now r. well man, have good appetite, digestion perfect, regular 6toois, piles gone, and I liavo gained forty pounds solid flesh. They arc worth their weight in gold. REV. It. L. SIMPSON, Lewisville, Ky. -Office, 35 Murray St., New York, f Dll. TUTT’N MANILAJa of lseful\ ' Receipts X'ltEE on application. / fIOSBEPti^ fcifrcßS Ilostetter’s Stomach Bitters gives steadiness to the nerves, induces a heal thy, natural flow of bile, prevents constipation without unduly purging tho bowels, gently stimulates the circulation, and by promoting a vigorous condition of the physical system, promotes, also, that cheerfulness which is tjio truest Indication of a well-balanced condition of all the animal powers. For sale by all Druggists and Dealers generally. DAVENPORT’S Belle of Americus, Davenport & Son Are Sole Agents for BELLE OF AMERI CUS. It is made of the best Havanna, long fillers, is not flavored or doctored and the only 5c Cigar in the market that js as good as an imported cigar. oct6-5m TO RENT. TWO FINE PLANTATIONS. ALSO MULES, CORN, FODDER, COTTON SEED and TOOLS on the farms. Apply at once io Mrs. E. BARLOW, oct2Btf orJNO. WINDSOR. INDEPENDENT IN POLITICS, AND DEVOTED TO NEWS, LITERATURE, SCIENCE AND GENERAL PROGRESS. AMERICUS, GEORGIA; WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10, 1883. VOV/78.T. SUNBEAMS. BY JOHN C. BLAIR. There was never a sunbeam golden That fell on a desolate place, But left some trace of its presence That time could never efface; A song, be it ever so hallowed, Or freighted with memories dear, May slumber in silence forgotten Through many and many a year. Yet a word or a tono might awaken Its slumbering beauty anew, Long after the sweet-voiced singer Had faded from earthly view. There was never a heart so hardened Or tainted with sin and despair, But the love of the dear Redeemer Might find an abiding-place there. Yet countless thousands aro yearning For sympathy, kindness, and love, And souls in darkness are dying Christ’s mercy may yet reclaim. Then scatter the sunbeams of kindness, Though your deeds may never be known; The harvest will ripen in glory If the seed be faithfully sown. A TEMPERANCE ESnAY Written ly Mrs. W. A. Fort, of Home, Ga., and Head at a Meeting of the Good Templars Lodge in that City. [published by request.] History plainly informs us that pro gression has marked each succeeding age, with divine origin as its paternity; but as it rolls onward, and onward, the destiny of a future world remains as closely coiled in mystery, as when the great I AM said, “let there be light.” Why, this continuous unfolding of events, linked with science and discov ery, rather than to have perfected His whole arrangement and design at one single stroke according to His great power,remains at His timi and pleasure to be made known. Suflice it to say, the natural instinct within man, prompts him to farther, and farther in vestigation, while in anxious expec tancy, that same blessed result, awaits the end desired, for our happiness here and hereafter. Like time this same innate feeling is ever rolling, and although from age to age, the world has been startled by dis coveries, wonderful, and gigantic, in all probability the larger variety is in re serve. Each succeeding age claiming the prerogative of power and import, and all only the foreshadowing of stu pendous realities in time developed clearly illustrated by a Newton by a seeming insignificant discovery at the time placed the laws of gravitation at our command. The march of science was continued as we know, by a Franklin whose name will outlive kingdoms and thrones, a Guttenburg and Faust,Jwhose inven tion resulted in the great lever power, which controls the world. At a later day, and side by side, with these and other lights stands a Fulton, to introduce a more accelerated way of travel. A Morse to place at our disposal the means of communicating with nations across the wave. Indeed the age in which we live seems especially to have been fraught with events of magnitude and impoitance developed at successive intervals. Sim ply referred to now as illustrations, then may we not hope and believe, that the favored time has arrived for the unfold ing of a yet more glorious revelation, upon the page of progress, than has ever thrilled a world, even the land made free by the successful warfare of temperance, upon an enemy more steal thy in its approach, more deadly if not conquered to our every hope of happi ness for time and for Eternity, than the roar of cannon,or the discharge of mus ketry. We fondly trust that the light just dawning, is the blest harbenger of the approaching day of sunshine and gladness to the thousands who have been held in bondage by the most re lentless of tyrants. Let all at once arm and equip for the fight; no loungers in camp. There is urgent work for all with the world for our field of battle, and the trophies gathered there from hearts made glad in the return of loved ones to virtue and honor homes made to re juice in the wonderful change wrought thereby, plenteous comfort restored where meagerness and want have too long held place the lattised garments exchanged tor a seemly garb, with the sunshine of love and harmony over all, where bitterness and contentions have perfected the work at the hands of the rum seller. Against tho war of intemperance now waging initiatory, as we trust to one of greater magnitude we as wives, sisters, mothers, are deeply interested. It is fraught with the highest consid eration of far greater significance than matters of Legislation or man’s suprem acy, in which we natnraliy take no de light. The appeal to stronger arms than ours, for assistance against our coil with its long train of unfortunate con sequences, comes frOm hearts filled with tender concern for our friends and loved ones, intimately blendid with the miuu tia of interests, which constitute the sum of our happiness and well doing to keep their feet from falling into an abyss of unhallowed associations, our feeble hands would fain perform their willing part, unceasing and untiring. Then, with the united effort of our sisterhood, and brotherhood, we feel that hope of success bedecks our enter prise with garlands of perpetual verdure. The tocßin shall not have sounded in vain. Its tones even now, in imagination are echoing from centre to circumfer ence, calling the lovers of freedom to make no delay in arming themselves for the combat. More than half a century has elapsed since the first temperance society, simi lar to ours, had its organization, through the instrumentality of our hon ored and reverend sires, J. 11. Lump kin, Judge Longstreet, and the Rev. Mr. Sherwood, of the Baptist, Methodist and Presbyterian Churches. They were not entirely satisfied with their order as we understand, until the daughters of temperance were aroused as right and left supporters of a cause so noble and just, when they felt it perfected in design. They have gone to their reward, yet their labors like bread cast upon the waters, will be gathered after many days. Warm from the embrace of the sons of temperance, the good templars came, not only to improve, but to continue their good work, until this fountain of woe, of misery, shall be entirely ob literated from this green earth. Even our own highly favored little city Rome ha3 trembled under the tyranical rule of this fiend in alcoholic shape, while he held fast the reins in his cruel poisonous grasp, lashing with lengthened whip that his subjects may not lag in their march as they madly, blindly, haste over bleeding hearts, tear-stained cheeks, disappointed hopes, honor, integrity, health, sacred obliga tions, to wife, children, friends, Heaven. Now our hearts fill with thankful ness to our honored and worthy chap lain, Dr. Gwaltney, that a better, a brighter day has dawned upon us, and before his mild but sure weapons of de fense, these agents of King Alcohol, have paled and lied iq trembling and affright, amid the exultant huzzas of those who have been made free, leaving the conquered to groan in the reminder of a just retribution. Many, yet flimsy, are the excuses for drunkenness, supported by the argu ment that they are mainly the sequence of an uncontrolled and morbid appetite, stronger growing from the frequent and continued use of the unholy glass. In the fashionable world, where love of excitement more naturally exists, social intercourse and re-union more frequent, the wine cup as a beverage is permitted to circulate freely, in order to add flippancy to speech and coloring to the scene. The langottr or lassitude following, calls again for the stimulous, which provoked the desire. Thus on and on the victim is hur ried into a habit before he is aware of his danger, and ere long has no inclina tion or power unaided to retrace his steps. Thus to soothe his conscience by the lullaby song that such is for the body’s well doing, still giving open ear to the syrene whisper of his enemy, he rushes to the thorn festooned precipice, over which ha hurls himself into the ruin yawning beneath, Alas whose hand dealt the first blow to his moral death? Was it she who in queenly beauty held in her fairy fingers the sparkling glass, and with smile beaming face, bade him quaff the ruby foam? The first dip it may be, but in it the germs of his own destruction were con cealed. He saw not the future beyond the golden outlook, felt not the deadly sting piercing his heart’s core. Fancy can easily paint his picture, a broken-hearted wife, neglected children, the pride of his manhood sacrificed and finally his death in disgrace. Are we not who have allowed this poison to circulate freely in our parlors, and at the family board, guilty of mur der, if not of life at least of the dearest hopes and aspiratious of purity, holi ness and religion, which are dearer than lile. Would it not become us, o.ne and ail, to discard ever, an enemy who with fiendish intent loiters around some un fortunate guest or inmate of our home. As to the miserable results of po litical campaigns, and manuevering aspirants for honor and preferment, re gardless of cost or consequence, past history will attest, and cause a blush to mantle the face of him who secured the end at so unholy a place. Perhaps a fearful account stands to be adjusted in the day of fiual judg ment, against those whose better in formation, ought to have delivered them from pouring these vials of wratli upou innocent heads, and whose blood will cry outin vindication at the last great and terrible day. Uneasy must be the seat political of him, who secured it by moans so foul as our electoral returns are able to make appear. Will not our order, forever openly and as strongly denounce the ballot box filled with votes upon which the fumes of alcohol are still lingering? If the law sanctions, will not morality, virtue, religion and the united welfare of humanity over-rule? Stop the license law, then we can at least battle with an enemy unsanction ed by our courts of justice, remember ing, that in our houses of correction, state prisons and poor houses, and upon our pauper lists the majority aro all the result of this law. From nations whose record lies in the past in unsuccessful warfare, from kingdoms crumbled into decay, the an swer comes in trumpet tones from the charnal house and field of blood; kissed through the teeth of their thousand victims, “We fell at the hands ofthose whose eyes were heavy, from excess of wine.” The cost of alcohol in onr country is enough to supply all the wants- of the needy poor, while it is hourly tolling the death knell of departed hopes, bleed ing hearts, and prospects for time and eternity, converting onr heaven favored land if not arrested into darkness and gloom. From these sunny pictured scenes of desolation the answer comes in exten uation to quiet conscience: “A legitimate business constrained by law.” Onr cause is truly patriotic, Heaven favored, and must prevail if its advo cates and supporters only work faith fully, and act from the teachings of the Holy word, in which we are admonish ed to abstain from all appearance of evil. EVEN WINE. All species of driuking disapproved by one too wise to err. We cannot separate the inspired word from any good cause, side by side tem perance stands closely identified. Temperance is a truly benevolent enterprise, upon errands of mercy it travels, far and near, to the abodes of desolation and depravity, with words of holy cheer points a way of escape for the sin covered, outcast banner in galling fetters by the rumsellers chains, and with affections hand, wipes the scalding teardrop from the cheek of the culprit, whispers peace to the surging billows of care, arches the horizon of the future with prismatic colors, and around the brow of the reclaimed, pla ces garlands of joy restored. Like a dark and fearful cloud has intemperance shaded our sunny land, and although the hearts of hundreds quaked, and in - tremulous awe heard the thunders roll, and the winds surge, nearer and nearer approaching, no way of escape was" seemingly at hand and like leaves before the winter’s blast, they were driven from peaceful firesides happy homes to be destroyed without remedy. In that the law sanctioned rumsell ing as legitimate and none dared open ly resume it. But through the darkness a ray of light is seen approaching, tinging the Eastern horizon with a brightening beam. Touched by the spirit of enterprise and investigation a search began for more light upon the subject so full of interest and the fearless, essayed bold ness to inquire if the law authorizing spiritous liquor was equitable. In the strength of purpose to be set free, from an enemy whose despotism, his subjects fearlessly regard. Beleiving in good faith, that laws and government cannot be pure if the fountain pours forth its contrary. We trust the favored time is nearing for triumph in our cause so loud in its appeals. We will not grow weary in well do ing, as the future grows bright with a fadeless ray. The storm clouds seen now, disap pear, and ere long the last bugle notes will sound, faint; and fainter still, and the battle cry to arms, to arms against intemperance, will be forever hnshed. Echo will reverberate the glad sound, these from on every floating zephyr and upon onr banner unfurled in tri umph, waving from shore to shore will be emblazened in unfading colors: We are free—shout theglad hosannah; wa are free! A Very Charming Little Story in Natural History. Wood River Times. The great American bird is under every condition a bird altogether, but it usually flocks alone on Wood River, because its mates are as scarce as lady partners at a programme ball. That eagles are birds of prey is established by various stories in school-readers, where they are shown to have frequent ly carried off into mid-air children, lambs, and other food tpn times their own weight, and disappeared with them into dim space toward the summits of the mouutains, where they store their grub for winter feasts. The largest birds of the eagle species are found in the Wood River Mountains, and yet no mules, nor cows, nor people have ever been carried away by them. The eagles of this country have often been known to omit devouring weakly rab bits and squirrels, and to have shown almost human kindness. An event which occurred at Foster’s ranch, above Hailey, fully establishes this trait of the Wood River variety. One of the ranchers saw a huge eagle flutter over the barnyard, interested in a fat tur key, and immediately secured his rifle. The first shot broke the eagle’s wing, and in its crippled condition it wobbled and flopped around uttering screams of pain. The man was watching the re sult before firing again, when he dis covered another eagle coming from a distance. It was evidently a mate to the first one. Like an arrow it flew’ to the rescue, and examining the wound and seeing its mate could not escape, it took hold of it by its claws and beak and flew to the mountain side, where it laid down the victim of the sportive hunter. The men of Foster’s ranch have no ticed, each day, that tho mate carried food to the wounded bird regularly, and is yet feeding it upon squirrels, rabbits, birds and mice. Mr. Foster could kill the two birds any day, but has refrain ed on account of tbe affection displayed between them. A small American flag will be fastened about the wonnded bird, and when it again flies it will carry the emblem of freedom with it to the highest mountain peaks. A fine lot of Christmas Goods cheap for cash, at W. T. Davenport & Son’s. TOO MANY DEGREES. A Fresh Little Story for “Society” People. A middle-aged lady with a black al paca dress, worn shiny at the elbows, and a cheap shawl and a cheap bonnet, and her hands puckered up aud blue, as though she had got her washing out, went into the office of a prominent ma son a few mornings since, and took a chair. She wiped her nose and the perspiration from her face on a blue checked apron, and when the mason looked at her with an interested, broth erly look, as though she was in trouble, she said: “Are you the boss mason?” He blushed, told her he was a mason, but not the highest in the land. She hesitated a moment, fingwred the corner of her apron, and curled it like boy speaking a piece in school, and asked; “Have you taken the whole 333 di - grees in masonry?” The man laughed, and told her there were only thirty-three degrees, aud that he had taken only thirty-two. The other degree could only be taken by a very few, who were recommended by the grand lodge, and they had to go to New York to get the thirty-third de gree. The lady studied a moment, unpin ned the safety-pin that held her shawl together, and put it in her mouth, took a long breath, and said: “Where does my husband get the other two hundred degrees then?” The prominent mason said he guess ed her husband had never got two hun dred degrees’ unless he had a degree factory. He said he didn’t exactly un derstand the lady. “Does my husband have to sit up with a corpse three nights a week?” she demanded, her eyes flashing fire. "Do you keep a lot of sick masons on tap for my husband to sit up with the other four nights?” The prominent mason said he was thankful that few died, and occasion ally was one sick enough to call for masonic assistance. When a ml son was sick away from home, or when his family desired it, the brethren were only too glad to sit up with him; but there were so many masons and so few sick that it was only once in two or three months that a brother was called apon to sit up with anybody. “But why do you ask these questions, mad am?” said the prominent mason. The woman picked the fringe off her shawl, hung her head down, and said: “Well, my husband began to join the masons about two years ago, and he has been taking degrees or sitting up with people every night since, and he comes home at all times of night, smelling of beer and cheese. I thought at first that the cheese was the result of his going to the morgue to help car ry brother masons home, after they had been found in the river. He has come home twice with the wrong pair of drawers on, ani when I asked him how it was, he said it was a secret he couldn’t reveal under penalty of being shot with a cannon. All he would say was that he took a degree. I have kept a little track ot it, an I figure that he has taken 233 degrees, including the grand Sky Fugle degree, which he took the niglit he came home with his lips cut and his ear hanging by a piece of skin.” “O, madam,” said the prominent mason, “there is no Sky Fugle in ma sonry. Yourhusband has lied to you.” “That’s what I think,” said she, as a baleful light appeared in her eyes. “He said he was taking the Sky Fugle degree and fell through the sky-light. I had him sewed up, and he was ready for more degrees. Atter he had taken, I should think, about a hundred and fifty degrees, 1 told him I should think he would let up on it and put some po tatoes in the cellar for winter, but he said when a man once got started on the degrees he had to take them all or he didn’t amount to anything. One time I wanted a hat to wear to church, with a feather on, and he said feathers were all nonsense, and the next day he brought home a leather case with a felt coal-scuttle in it, and a feather on it that couldn’t have cost less than ten dollars, the way I figure millinery. And when he put it on and I laughed at his ridiculous appearance, he began to throw his arms around, and I asked him what was the matter, and he said that was the grand hailing sign of dis tress, and if 1 didn’t look out an aven ger would appear from a dark closet and run a toad-sticker through me for a scoffer. He must have spent a for tune on the last hundred anil fifty de grees. One morning he came home with his coat-tail split right up the back and his pants torn just as though a dog had chawed him, and one eye closed up and a wad of hair pulled right out of his head, and he said he’d been taking the 200th degree, but he wouldn’t tell me how it happened, be cause it was a dead secret. Sometimes a brother mason comes home with him early in the morning, and they talk about a ‘full flush,’ and they both act full as they stand on the steps and talk about their ‘pat hands’ raising ’em out,’ and ‘calling’ and bob-tail flush. ’ One night when he was asleep I heard him whisper: ‘I raise you ten dollars,’ and when I asked him what he meant, he said they had been raising a purse for a poor widow. Another time lie raised up in bed aftor he had been asleep and shouted: ‘I stand pat,’ and when I asked him what he meant he said he was ruined if I told of it. He said he had spoken the pass word, and if the brethren heard of it they would put him out of the way. even as Morgan was put out of the way. Mister, is ‘1 stand pat’ your pass word?” | FOUR DOLLARS PER ANNUM. NO. 31. The mason told her it was not. That the words she had spoken were expres sions used by men when playing draw poker, aud he added that he didn’t be lieve her husband was a mason at all, but that he had bean lying to her all these many years. She sighed and said: ‘That’s what I thought when became home with a lot of ivory chips in his pocket. He said they used them at the lodge to vote on candidates, and that a white chip elects and a blue chip rejects a candidate. If you will look the mat ter up an see if he has joined the masons I will be obliged to you. He says he has taken all the 233 degrees, and now the boys want him to join the Knights of Pythias. I want to get out an in junction to prevent him from joining anything else nntil we get some under clothes for winter. I’ll tell you what 1 will do. The next time he says any thing about Sky Fugle degrees and consistory nonsense, I will take a washboard and make him think there is one degree in masonry that he has overlooked; and now good-by You have comforted me greatly, and I will lay awake to-night until my husband comes home from the lodge with bis pat hand, and I will make him think he has forgot his ante.” The lady went out to a grocery to buy a bar of soap, and the prominent mason resumed his business with a feeling that we aro not all truly good, and there is cheating going on all around. Death of the Twelve. Bartholomew was flayed alive. Paul was beheaded at Rome by Nero. James the Groat, was beheaded at Jerusalem. Luke was hanged on an olive tree in Greece. Peter was crucified at Rome with his head downward. Jude was shot to death with arrows —probably in Persia. Matthew suffered martyrdom with a sword at a city of Ethiopia. Phillip was hanged up against a pil lar at Hicropolis, Phrigia. Thomas was run through the body with a lance at East Indies. Mark expired at Alexandria, after having been dragged through the street. Barnabas, of the Gentiles, was stoned to death by the Jews at Salonica. Andrew was bound to the cross, from which ho preached to his persecutors until he died. James, the Less, was cast from a lofty pinnacle of the temple and then beaten to death with a fuller’s club. John was put in a cauldron of boil ing oil, but escaped in a miraculous manner, and afterwards banished to the Isle of Patrnos, and died, it is thought, at home naturally. Women and her Diseases is the title of a large illustrated treatise by I)r. R. V. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y., sent to any address for three stamps. It teaches successful self-treatment. Triplets by Telephone. Nashville (Tenn.) Banner. Some verv animated conversation flashed over the Lebanon telephone wire yesterday. 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