The Covington star. (Covington, Ga.) 1874-1902, April 28, 1896, Image 1

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Newspaper Page TextThe Covington Star C. ROBINSON 1 S. I AND 2 MUSIC HALL BLOCK, COVINGTON, GA rand Display of New Spring and Summer Goods, Up-to-date Styles, and Rock Bottom Prices. [ I was unavoidably delayed in getting off to market this season, but those who waited to see my foods before making their purchases will be benefitted, as a great many goods are cheaper now han early in the season. My stock is unusually large and complete in all departments, and I hink I can safely boast of having the prettiest goods ever placed in a Covington store. Everybody 5 invited to call. Polite and attentive salesmen will take pleasure in showing the numerous attractions. k Dress Goods. ^■beautiful piece of Mohair that some ladies say nice as is being shown at i | stores for #1.00 My j /a cents. Mohair— width, in brocaded ef at 50 cents. A beauti of figured and plain and Brilliantines, at 60 is. pretty line of fine goods itterns, 8 yards each, irges, in all grades. red Dress Goods. > patterns of assorted fancy s goods, 8 yards each. No alike, at from 30 cents to iO. Ill the latest things in Chev Isuiting, js, Mohair, Mozambi Jacquard, novelties, Pin ki checks, Serges, Henriet and everything desirable. £S. • ^ I Dresden beautiful line Silk of for Persian waists I trimming dresses. Iwerything Inas, in bengaline, Taffetas, Moires, Su |s, Black Satin, Duchesse! pets, etc. hen one wishes anything pilks [e not in stock, 1 will pleasure in ordering. lash Goods. I his department is unusual complete. 1 am selling uidard prints, beautiful styles 5 cents. A splendid grade of perca’es 1 inches wide, at 8 cents. Nice styles in printed cre h at 10 cents. ■ A lovely line of dimities from cheapest to the hnest. I French Organdi les are very this season, and my contains some beauties patterns, all different. Don’t fail to look at the umetis Soir, in several pat ferns. A nice line ol Grass lawn in lain and stripes. \ complete assortment of Igra linens, in different styles pel grades. Everything in white organ ies , linens, check and stripe juislins, etc. Hy domestic department, [<>ntains L e right. everything, and prices _ :mbroideries and Laces. All the newest and latest Tings in open work embroid nes, butter laces, bands, etc. Ge ctnnot fail to be suited. Linens. A nice line of table damask, dinner and tea doilies, Tow els, etc. 20 doz. large white towels, well worth 15 cents I am run¬ ning at 10 cents. Notions. This line cannot be excelled for completeness and attrac¬ tiveness. It contains almost everything. An excellent assortment oi Hosiery, Underwear, Umbrel¬ las, Parasols, Fans, Stationery, Perfumes, etc. A nice line of kid gloves. 1 he latest fad in ladies belts. Beautiful Persian and Dresden ribbons for making collars, etc. Hats. The latest style stiff hats, in Knox Block, have just come in. A nice line of crushers, etc., at low-prices. An elegant line of straw hats, just opened. * 5)8 j) iff* > m \ m 1 hr-!* J) rj W w<s 14 3 s. ? V r,» ■■ 0 -rrfjjV? it* ■ 1 sell the celebrated ”R&Ci” corsets in all grades and prices. t\y ?boe stock Is by far the largest and most complete I have ever had. v \ f c a m I handle Drew Selby & (Vs. shoes for ladies, misses children; and Hanan & Son’s and Rockland Co’s lor men and hoys. Everything in all the toes and lasts in tans, ! patent leathers, etc. They are ‘ pretty. Special attention is called to the lovely line of Ox ford ties for ladies, misses and children. Covington, Georgia, Tuesdav, April 28. [896. c L \ | 1 0 j / T H I N I G \ bH Is a line I have paid special at¬ tention to for many years. My nicest clothing comes from Strouse & Bros , Baltimore, who cannot be excelled for style and workmanship. There is no need of having a suit made to order, when you have such a nice stock to select from. Gents Furnishing? and Neckwear. Elegant line of shirts, collars, cuffs, handkerchiefs, suspend¬ ers, underwear, etc. A ship¬ ment of neckwear just received containing everything in Tecks, Bows, Oxfords, Four in hands, Club house ties, Dejoinville, etc. Silverware and Jewelry. Nice assortment of silver plated goods, in splendid qual¬ ity, suitable for wedding, birth¬ day, and Christmas presents, housekeeping purposes, etc. Dainty little line of shirt waist sets for ladies, and collar, cuff and stud button lor ladies and gentlemen. Crockery & Glassware. 1 This department contains al¬ most anything the people want for housekeeping, and at prices reasonable. Hardvarc, Tinware, j and Woodenware. My stock in these lines is ! complete, and prices are right. Furniture Sr Carpeting. Everything in chairs, bed¬ steads, cheval suits, dressers, bureaus, tables, baby cradles Ingrain and lapestry Brussels, carpeting, mattings, etc. Groceries. Lowest prices in flour, su , S ar ’ coffee, meat, lard, syrup, corn, meal, hay oats, canned goof | s, crackers, candy, etc. TobiM’OO. A complete line of tobacco, cigars, cheroots, cigaretts, etc. HARRY HILL Dr. Warren A. Candler Writes a Strong Letter to the Governor. There is no division among the preacliers of the state upon the question of the pardon of Harry Hill. Letters have reached the governor from nearly all of the eminent divines in the state, and all express themselves heartily in favor of the pardon. Action in the case is expected this week. A communication was received from Dr. Warren A. Candler upon Harry’s pardon. This was as fol¬ lows : Oxford, Ga., April 17, 1896. To His Excellency, Governor W. Y. Atkinson, Atlanta, Ga. I desire to add my request to that of others that your excelien cy will pardon Harry Hill, now serving a sentence in the peniten tiary for forgery from the superior court of Fulton county. < i I have no defense or tion to offer for the sin of this fortunate young man. Of his case your excellency has full knovvl edge, I dare say. 4 « But I ain assured that the re sponsibility of saving him to some measure of future usefulness and happiness will be secured by his pardon at this time; that the ends of punishment have been accom¬ plished in his case, and that his reformation will be promoted by his liberation. < t Out of consideration, moral and religious, therefore, I beg to urge the exercise of executive clemency on his behalf. i c I may add, without impropri ety, that I knew him as a happy hearted boy, and out of tender re colleetions of those brighter days of his life, and with a hope that he may yet redeem himself, I beg that you give him the chance which pardon would bring to him. 4 4 With great respect, I am yours truly, « . W A. CANDLER. > > No Breaking 1 Ranks We regret exceedingly to ob- j i serve a tendency among some of our contemporaries to keep harp¬ ing on minor matters and fostering the seeds of dissension within the ranks of the democratic party. We can less afford a division now than at any time since the days of reconstruction. It is absolutely es¬ sential to our complete success that there be no breaking ranks within the party lines. If we con¬ tinue to present a solid front we are stronger than we ever were. There is no use in harboring the thought that a democrat can step aside in this campaign and affiliate with some alien party for the con¬ summation of some pet scheme, and remain a recognized democrat > returning to the fold after the bat- | tle is fought and won or lost. The man who, for any cause whatsoever, leaves the democratic ! camp and consorts with some other party, no matter by what name it may be called, is lost to democracy. The only safe course to pursue by those who really have the in¬ terests of the party, of the people at heart, is to stand by and stick to democracy to the end. Differ¬ ences of opinion exist among the 1 subscribers to all creeds; it is the | j general good that should be aimed at by all Rome Tribune. Going Too Far 4 4 No, sir!” exclaimed Mr. Meek ton, 4 4 I will not stand it any more. I have rebelled at last.” ‘‘What’s the matter with you: v > asked his friend. 4 4 My wife has gone too far. I'll j stand her wearing bloomers and leaving me at home to rock the cradle. But when she pats my cheek and tells me that if I’m real good she ll take me out and teach me to ride a bicycle it’s time to call < a halt.”—Washington Star. Mrs. Robert Milligan, of Bridge¬ port, W. Ya.. was the mother of 25 children before she was 48 years old. Her numerous progeny included five sets of twins. OUR OBLIGATION TO CUBA Considerations Which Require Recog¬ nition of Cuban Independence. Every principle of justice, even principle of humanity, every prin | eiple upon which our system of government was formed and de¬ , veloped, demands the speedy re cognition of Cuban independence, and a hearty co-operation with the people of that island in establish¬ ing and maintaining a free and in¬ dependent commonwealth. Contrary to our traditions and customs, and to the truest princi¬ ples of representative government, and wholly unmindful of the all effective aid given us by France in severing the bonds which Great Britain imposed upon us, we have supinely watched with supreme indifference the people of Cuba writhing like Eaocoon in the re lentless toils of Spanish domina tion and oppression, From poor and slave-ridden Cuba the cry has gone up for a century, as from a land of darkness and misery, « 1 Come over in Macedonia and help us !” And yet the cry has fallen upon deaf and unsympa¬ thetic ears. How long shall we hesitate ? Groaning under an oppression so severe and tyranical, so persistent and unmitigated that it became ut¬ terly unbearable, the patriots of the unhappy island rose up in their might in sheer desperation, and despite overwhelming odds, have almost won the boon of indepen dence by their own exertions, And now while the fate of liberty is trembling in the balance we still withhold our all-powerful arm ? Is this right? In this supineness and indifference, this palpable neg lect of a . plain duty—doubly strengthened by years of delay— j consistent with our avowed posi tion as the champion of freedom ? Certainly not. The past is behind us, the future before us, and the pathway of the present definite and certain. We have championed the cause of the South American countries, and Mexico, and under our all powerful protectorate and force of I example, one by one of these coun¬ tries have thrown off the yoke of tyranny, and long since have tasted the grateful fruits of independ¬ ence. Why do we champion the cause of Venezuela in the teeth of Great Britain, and neglect Cuba, the prostrate child of Spain ? Cuba from any standpoint is of much greater importance to us than Ven¬ ezuela. The right application of the Monroe doctrine imperatively de¬ mands the absolute and uncondi¬ tional independence of Cuba and its complete disenthrallment from Spain. For, under the destruction Spain, Cuba is in the srflne po sition as it would be were it ruled by a sovereign obeying the com mant * s °* a dominant government at Madrid. It is in precisely the same position as was Mexico un¬ der the reign of Maximillian, the potential arms of the Spanish crown. Hence the continuance of Spanish dominion over Cuba is an ! encroachrnent, and a very danger ous one, upon the rights and liber ties of the Pan-American confeder ation - which the plainest princi P Ies of the Monroe doctrine ex pressly prohibit. Incase of war between the United States and Spain, with England or with any other European countries, except France, Cuba would be the ren¬ dezvous of all our enemies, and a very important strategic point. From such a vantage ground our opponents would enjo>- an incalcul able advantage, and would do us irreparable injury. Whatever has been said in favor of the annexation of Hawaii, from a war standpoint, applies with four fold force to the independence of Cuba. We now have the gold en opportunity of rescuing Cuba from the clutches of Spain, and at the same time of ripping up and banishing forever the last vestige of r monarchy , from . the realms . of , the Pan-American confederacy, W’e should thus remove from our j Highest of ail in Leavening Power.— Latest U. S. Gov’t Report Powder ABSOLUTELY PURE midst a dangerous menace to re¬ publican institutions. Shall we improve the opportunity? GEORGE A. BENHAM. Atlanta, Ga., April 15, 1896. Some National Characteristics I have never seen this state ment successfully controverted: The first thing a Spaniard does on founding a colony is to build a gallows; a Portuguese, to build a church ; an Englishman, a drink iug booth, and a Frenchman, a dancing floor.—New York Press. He Wat Found Wanting They didn't know they were at¬ tracting attention, but they were says the San Francisco Post. Fragments of their conversation dropped along Market street were caught and carefully treasured by passers-by, but a couple that walked immediately behind them heard it all. 1 1 Can't you say yes?” he plead¬ ed, as he felt surreptitiously for her hand that had dropped at her side and didn’t find it. 4 4 Oh, don’t ask me, > * she groan- I ed, as she rolled her eyes to the top story of the Parrott building | tcross the street. “But I can’t help it. You will ’ ' won't you, dearest? l » “I can’t tell you. Be patient. VYait a little. »* “Oh, how can I be patient until I know you are mine ? You know I love you from the bottom of my j heart. Can’t you say the word?”; She stared and gazed at him searchingly. 4 4 No, you do not love me ! My eyes are opened!” she hissed. 4 4 But—but—yet—I’ll give you one more chance to prove it. » » 4 4 I do not love you, my life and j soul? I’d give my life for you. If I had fifty lives I d give them all, one at a time, for your love. Can you give me no encouragement?” ‘‘Wait a little.” 4 4 When will you tell me ? » 1 . 1 As soon as I can decide.” ( 4 Oh, I know you must love me, dearest ! > > She stopped and looked in a shop window, and then walked very slowly. She looked at him cu¬ riously. He was still pleading in passionate words for her love, Suddenly she stopped, and turned on him with her eyes snapping ha tred and defiance. Go! she commanded. I tell you to go, and never let me see that false face or hear those false words again ! He stood paralyzed with amaze ment. j 4 1 Go!” she repeated, 4 4 You i have been weighed and found wanting. I will never marry a man who will whisper the words of love in my ear to distract my at tention while he gives rne the rush past two ice-cream stands and three candy store. Go!” In Asia it is claimed that the fa mous c fig tree at . Atiaraiapoura, » 6 ^ ‘ Ceylon, _ , . the , oldest ,, historical . is tree in the world. A record of it has been kept since it was planted, in the year 288 B. C. Senator Palmer, of Illinois, wants Congressman Turner, of Georgia, for president. You see, the old man Palmer is a little bit doty, and thinks Turner could carry free-sil¬ ver Georgia! We think the old man has baited his hook with the | wrong ‘‘bug !” . JOB PRINTING. If you need any printing i in ^j ie way of Handbills, Circu ^ ‘ ’ Bi jj Heat j s> N ote Heads, Statements, . call ,1 at . the star c XAR or u office and get our prices. e can sav<4 you money; [Written for the Covington Star,] Lovers of Music. Do you remember any songs whose numbers replete, Dear in thy memories when twilight’s past, More brilliant than thousands stars that shine, Or the celestial light that shall forever last ; Any simple strain when on this happy land, That will bring happiness to you as you stand. Have you strayed afar beneath the sun¬ beam's light, And listened to the lovely birds, nature’s delight ? Have you heard melodious music in every clime, Or drank in a song oi a sacred rhyme ? Standing in the door of the bright, gay hall, And hearing sublime music while waiting for all. Do you think of friends whose voices were sweet, Though in distance you now cannot meet ! Sang as magnificent on that dear Sabbath morn, Where are those friends—are they gone ? A id does the beautiful strains still remain, Do you wish to hear them again ? Does any simple, dear strain remain, Which was sung to thy peaceful ears ? Any rippling music which soothed thy fears? If those voices would sing so clear again. With something like an angel’s voice divine, I know you would love that voice sublime. Would once more a sweet melodious song. And the echoes ring, the voices in the air, Like the worderous peal of the glorious heavenly throng, Keep thee from thy sable mantle—despair, Rave thou loved a song in dreams that’s past ? May God in His paradise forgive those so dull, Who do not enjoy music given from above Music in the benevolent gift divine : Given us in the sublimity of a beautiful rhyme, As the immortal Shakespeare reverently said, “He who lovest not music ought to be dead.” Miss Maud L. Petty The shortest divorce case 011 re¬ cord was decided at Wichita, Kan¬ sas, last Thursday, when Judge Dale granted Jennie Henderson a decree of separation from Nelson Henderson in exactly 45 seconds after the case was presented to him. There were just 23 words spoken and but two questions were propounded. The New York World has re¬ ceived a fitting and stinging re¬ buke at the hands of Rudyard Kipling. The World, it seems, acts upon the principle that every man has his price, and if the bid is pjgh en0U gh, an y nian i na y be ^ught. Acting upon that princi p , e the WorId invited M f. Kipling wrde Jj0 oo words for $1,000 on t j ie text, ‘‘Whv America Could Not ! Conquer England.” Mr. Pulit zer ' s paper probably thought Kip i; n g WO uld snap at the offer. He - s a In jjjtary man, remarkably well informed, and a fluent writer. He could probably have turned off the 1,000 words wanted in a couple of hours. Five hundred dollars an hour, the World probably thought, would be a temptation that would seduce almost any man. It can be imagined, therefore, what consternation there was in the of¬ fice when this reply was received from Mr. Kipling : It is impos sible that I should accept v the com . . it .. would ,, > involve , dis- ,• mission, as cuss ] n g q ie a tmed strength of the empire, a subject on which no British subject has any information for sale. 1 » ?CYpCPTA|yT LAlCU I nil I We Offer You a 5 MOTHERS, REMEDY INSURES Which Safety of Life to Mother and Child. ii MOTHERS’ FRIEND J! ► Robs Confinement of its Pain, Horror and Risk. Mv wife used “MOTHERS’ FRIEND” be- 1 fore b,rtli of her first child, she did not suffer from ( KAMI’S ,.r PAINS—was quickly but relieved ut the critical hour suffering Jittli -she had no pains afterward and her recovery was rapid. ...... Eufuula, Ala. E. E. Johnston. Sent by Mail or Express, on receipt of prirc. #1.00 per bottle. 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