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Discoveries Made by Accident.
11V F. 11. STAUFFER.
\ aluablo discoveries have been made, and
valuable inventions suggested, by the veriest
accidents.
An alchemist, while seeking to discover a
mixture of earths that would make the most
durable crucibles, one day found that he had
made porcelain.
The power of lenses, as applied to the tele
scope, was discovered by a watchmaker’3 ap
prentice. While holding spectacle-glasses
between his thumb and finger, he was startled
at the suddenly-enlarged appearance of a
neighboring church-spirc.
The art of etching upon glass was discov
ered by a N&rcraborg glass-cnttor.. By acci
dent, a few drops of aqua fortis fell upon his
spectacles. Ho noticed that tho glass be
came corroded and softened where the acid
had toached it. That was hint enough. Ho
drow figures upon glass with Varnish, applied
the corroding fluid, then cut away the glass
around the drawing. When the varnish was
removed, the figures appeared raised upon a
dark ground.
Mezzotinto owed its invention to the simple
accident of the gun-barrel of a sentry becom
ing rusted with dew.
The swaying to and fro of a chandelier in
a cathedral suggested to Galileo the applica
tion of the pendulum.
The art of lithographing was perfected
through suggestions made by accident. A
poor musician was curious to know whether
music could not he etched upon stone as we’ll
as upon copper.
After he had prepared his slab, his mother
asked him to make a memorandum of such
clothes as she proposed to send away to be
washed. Not having pen, ink and paper con
venient, he wrote the list on the stone with
the etching preparation, intending to make a
copy of it at leisure.
A few days later, when about to clean the
stone, lie wondered what effect aqua fortis
would have upon it. lie applied the acid,
and in a few minutes saw the writing stand
ing Cut in relief. The next step necessary
was simply to ink the stone and take off an
impression.
Tug composition of which printing-rollers
are made was discovered by a Salopian prin
ter* N/)t being able to find the pelt-ball, he
inked the type with a piece of soft glue which
had. fallen out of a glue-pot. It was such an
excellent substitute that, after mixing molas
ses with the glue, to give the mass proper
consistency, the old pelt-ball was entirety
discarded.
Tike shop of a Dublin tobacconist, by the
name of Lundy foot, was destroyed by fire.
Wbilo. he wa. gazing dolefully into the
BiiKHihlorittg ruins, he noticed that his poorer
neighbors n\ere gathering the snufT from the
canisters. He tested the snufif for himself,
and. discovered that the fire had largely im
proved its pungency and aroma.
It was a “‘'rtii nrofitimr by. lie se
cured anotlier ■shop, built a lot of ovens, sub
jectod the .sfi'Uil' to a heating process, gave
the brand a particular name, and in a few
years became rioh through an accident which
he at?. Erst thought had completely ruinod
hinip. |
tug process of whitening sugar was dis
covered in & ourious way. A hen that had
gone through a.clay puddle went with her
muddy feet into a. sugar-house. She left her
tracks on * pite of sugar. It was noticed
th*fc wherever her tracks were the sugar was
whitened. Experiments were instituted, and
.the result was that wet clay came to be U9ed
in refining sugar.
The origin -of blue-tinted paper came about
by a mere slip of the hand.
The wife of William East, an English pa
per-maker, accidently let a blue-bag fall in
one of the vats of pulp. The workmen were
astonished when they saw the peculiar color
of the paper, while Mr. East was highly in
censed over what lie considered a grave pe
cuniary loss. Ilis wife >vas so much frigh
tened that she would not confess her agency
in the matter.
After storing the damaged paper for four
years, Mr. East sent it to his agent in Lon
don, with instructions to sell it for what it
would bring. The paper was accepted as a
“purpose novelty,” and was disposed of at
quite an advance over market price.
Mr. East was astonished at receiving an
order from his agent for another large in
voice of the paper. He was without the se
cret. and found himself in a dilemma. Upon
mentioning it to his wife, she told him about
the accident. He kept the secret, and the
derrtnrid for the novel tint far exceeded fiis
ability to supply it.
A Brighton stationer took a fancy 7 for
dressing his show-window with piles of wri
ting paper, rising gradually from the largest
to the smallest size in use ; and. to finish hN
pyramids olf nicely, he cut cards to bring
them to a point. '
Taking these cards for diminutive note
o;iper, lady customers were continually want-
some of “ that lovely little paper,” and
stationer found it advantageous to cut
howi the desired pa’tern.
This te was no space for addressing the
tur as |they were folded, he, after much
T ,a ,\ Ul< ’.tGd the envelope, which he cut
able ; the * , 1
etrect win plates made for the pur-
Canada I
. so rapidly that he was
~i,o produce even the envelopes fast
Mr*, so he commissioned a dozen
IDs to make them for him, and thus set
*g an important branch of the raanufac
.ng stationery trade.
Some lately-imported suits have basques
out long and square in front, with large pockets
s, t ou each sido in front of the hip. while the
ot the basque is cut into two short points.
Dr. J. n. PENDERGRASS,
Having built and furnished a splendid
lOriols. ZDiE-TJLgg- Store
has opened up a full line of fresh and
Pure Drugs and Patent Medicines
of every description. He is now prepared to furnish the public with anything usually found in a
first class drug store. Such as
Paints, # Oils,
Varnish. Dye Stuffs,
P aintßiuhes, Tobacco,
Cigars, Sjiuff;
Stationery. Pens, eneils,
Ink, " Hair Brushes,
and Combs, Toilet Soaps,
Perfumery, Dentifrices,
Matches, Blacking,
Blacking Brashes, &o. &c.
Special Attention Given to the Compounding of Prescriptions
at all Hours.
With thanks for the liberal patronage bestowed upon him in the past, he still ofiers his profes
sional services to the public and will endeavor to answer calls promptly, and treat diseases with
skill, after the most approved methods. Charges as Jow as the lowest,
1880-SPRING SEASON-1880.
NEW SPRING GOODS!
at
PENDERGRASS PRO. & Co.‘
Trimming Silks,
in the latest, and most desirable patterns LACE TIES and BEAUTIFUL SILK TIES. Large
Stock of Cros Grain Satin, and plain Rl BBONS in the most elegant designs ever shown in Jefferson.
Largo Stock of Prints, in the Most Beautiful of Patterns.
Figured latice, Lawns, Piques, Ginghams, Cambrics, and different kinds of new*matorial, in plain
white, and figured goods for spring, and summer wear at popular prices.
Parasols Different Prices , from 25 cts. up.
Ifcuelimg! Mneiiiaiig 2 BneSamgg!
A nice stock of these goods in the most elegant styles as cheap as ever.
iiosisn’ir.
Ladies fancy, Brodequin and Silk, clock hose Childrens plain and fancy gents from five cents up.
BUTTONS.
All, and the latest novelties in dress buttons. Dress Shields for Arm Holes, and Skirts.
Corsets, IKT-rs
Table Linens lace Curtains &c. *
COTTONADES, Pants Linen, CASSIMERS, and DOESKIN. SHIRTS Laundried and
Unlaundried, COLLARS, Towels, TOWEL CRASH, from five cents per yard
up. LINEN AND SILK Handkerchiefs, 11ATR ORNAMENTS. SCAR *
PINS &c. SHOES, Mens, Ladies and Childrens, of all kinds.
All stydes from a brogan to a Josaphine Sandal at prices
to defy coinpctetion. Keep cool ! FANS, all
kinds and sizes, from five cents up.
A Well Selected Stock of Mens Slimmer Clothing.
Mens Straw, \*>ol and fur hats.
The Largest Stock of Millinery ever
brought to Jefferson. This is the.place, to get
Goods Cheap, With Cash. They have got the goods
and are Going to Sell Them, as Cheap as any Body.
April 2nd.
The pronounced, leader in low Prices
in Gainesville,
J * • ' J. - * <w t N
Vs the only Merchant who went to Now York this season for SPRING and SUMMER GOODS.
His Stock, which is twice that of auy of his previous purchases is now in his spacious Store Rooms
and has no equal in this section. His stock of
DRESS GOODS, WHITE GOODS,
EMBROIDERIES, LACES, CORSETS, RIBBONS, HOSIERY, GLOVES, ZEPHYRS, SILK
TIES &c., is all that could be desired by the most fastidious and, his prices on each and every
article guaranteed as low as the same goods can be bought in any city in Georgia. His stock of
MENS AND BOYS CLOTHING
is the largest and most varied inUaincsvillc.
MENS SUITS ranging from $3.00 to S3O. Ilis stock of
GENTS, LADIES and CHILDRENSSHOEs, SLIPPERS &c.,
is unsurpassed in any market—all styles and grades at the very Lowest Possible Prices. He has
also, the most COMPLETE LINE oi STRAW and FUR HATS for Gents and Boys, pretty HATS
for Young Men. He has opened in CONNECTION with his DRY-GOODS a First-class Millinery
Department under management of Miss Mary Ilcaden, a Lady of unquestionable taste and, who has
had large experience in the larger cities. In tin's department is to be found the Largest Stock of
millinery Goods, HATS, BONNETS, FLOWERS, RIBBONS, and HAT TRIMMINGS GENER
ALLY any where this side of Baltimore, and a uniform line of Low Prices on everything sold
A visit to this sterling House will repay you.
GrOOd G-OOdS, X_eOX7X7- UPce-looss,
quick sales and small profits, and polito attention to all arc some of the standing rules of
C. W. DUPRE.
JUDSON’S MARBLE WORKS,
ATLANTA, GEORGIA,
MANUFA CTU R E R AN D DEA LE R IN
Italian and Rutland Marble, Monuments, Box Tombs, Head and
Foot Stones, Iron Railing for Grave Inclosures, &c.
OFFICE AND WORKS ON CORNER OF LOYD AND ALABAMA STREETS,
Opposite Georgia Railroad Depot.
Orders Solicited and Promptly Filled, Prices Reason®. Terns Cask
Address D. N. JUDSON, Atlanta, Ga.
TJTip I) A AOENTS
2® S .'“5 J. ill. WANTED.
E AY ANT A LI Ml l'EI) number of active ener
getic canvassers to engage in a pleasant and prof
itable business. Good men will tiad this a rare
chance.
TO MA.KE IVEOUSTED_
Such will please answer this advertisement by
letter, enclosing stamp for reply, stating what
business they have been engaged in. None but
those who mean business need apnlv.
Address FINLEY, 11 A iIV EY & CO..
Atlanta, Ga.
;V B Yourselves by making money
.JOLJEI-iLj.ESr when a golden chance is offer
ed, thereby always keeping poverty from vour
door. Those who always take advantage of the
good chances for making money that are offered,
generally become wealthy, while those who do
notimprove-such chances remain in poverty. AYe
want many men, women, hoys and girls to work
for us right in their own localities. The business
will pay more than ten times ordinary wages.
We furnish an expensive outfit and all that you
need, free. No one who engages fails to make
money very rapidly. You can devote youYwhole
time to the work, or only your spare moments.
Full information and all that is needed sent free,
Address Stinson & Cos.. Portland. Maine.
fWessianfff S: Dusiticss dank.
Dk. r*. is. can if,
NICHOLSON, GA;,
Tenders his professional services to the surround
ing country. Rheumatism, Neuralgia and the dis
eases of women a specialty.
Feb. 13th, 1880. ly
W’IIjEY IIOIV IRS),
Attorney and Counselor at I^aw,
JEFFERSON, GA.
Will attend faithfully to all business entrusted
to his care. Office—Col. Thurmond's old office,
near Randolph’s corner. feb2l, 79
Wii. sniPKOs,
• Attorney at Law,
Harmony Grove, Jackson Cos., Ga.
Faithful attention given to collections and all
other business. Clients’ money never spent, but
promptly forwarded. January sth, 1878.
DR. W. S. ALEXANDER,
Surgeon Dentist,
Harmony Grove, Jackson Cos., Ga.,
Will be at Jefferson on the first Monday and
Tuesday in each month, and will continue
his stay from time to time as circumstances mat*
justify. Terms LOW. FOR CASH, and work
done in a superior manner.
July 10th, 1875.
Hfjaw BaaraPAJBIjiTBEECTtgHnCTP!
THE UNIVERSITY CLOTHING EMPORIUM
HAS JUST OPENED WITH AN ENTIRE
STOCK of MENS, YOUTHS and BOYS CLOTHING,
Gents Furnishing Goods, Hats and Umbrellas,
Which will be sold at the LOWEST FIGURES. Anybody wishing to buy their Fall and Winter Clothing, will save money by examining our Goods and Prices before
purchasing elsewhere.
SIMO3?J HESIFt-TSS,
Prop’r University Clothing Emporium, Athens, G-a.
BROAD STREET, NEXT TO BANK OF THE UNIVERSITY.
THE
OKK KIP
LONG CUT SMOKING TOBACCO
Is mild, moist, fragrant and sweet. Smokes cool,
and goes twice aw far as granulated tobacco.
ALLSA Jk CSI.WISIt,
lilanafaetiirorM, Hiehmoml, Va.
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Onr Cataloguo of Banc! Instrument*, ISO Engravings of Saltn, - *
Caps Belts, Pompous, Ponchos, Drum-Majors* Outfits , flats, Epau
lets Lamps, Stands, Outfits, Hints on Organizing and Conducting*
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LYON <te HEALY, Monroe and State Sts., Chicago, 111
THE BONANZA FOB BOOK AGENTS
is selling our splendidly ILLUSTRATED book,
ULIITE OF
'W:, . '.Vo ■ V,
by his life-long friend. Hsn..f. W. FOJ2NEV,
an author of national fame. This work is endors
ed by Sfaneoeli, party leaders and press ;
is Zow-priced, immensely popular, and taking like
wild-lire everywhere. Outlits roc. Agents arc
making easily Sio per day. For the best book,
best terms, and full particulars, address quick ,
IIUBBAKD BROS., Atlanta, Ga.
4. THI3 3ST3=-^r
A.STIC TRUSS
B' -'C-qk H.U a Pad differing from al 1 othera,
•VP.i-V /•? £ cup shape, with Self-Adiutln
V iteliln ceuter, adaptsi telf tc ail
WSENSI3LEI7 position, of the body, while tbs
W T BUS'S V*} U? th D P p™*o back the
.v j v Intestlnesjostnsaporaonwould
w!,h tsia Finrrer. With light
pressure the Horaia is held Becurely
day ar.d night, and a radical cure certain. I tit easy, durablo
nd chiup. Sect by mail. Circulars free.
EGGLESTON TEIJBS CO., Chicago, 111.
<^ r 7 r 7 r 7 A TEAR and expenses to AGENTS.
'O i I I Outfit Free. Address P. 0. VICK
ERY, Augusta, Maine.
AOVERTISERS by addressing GEO. P. ROWELL &
CO. 10 Spruce St., New \ork, can leant the
exact cost of any proposed line of ADVERTIS
ING in American Newspapers. s3?° 100-page
Pampli’ct, SO<*. Sept 24
PROGRAMMES, Circulars. Arc., for schools
and academies, printed at this office.
LIGHT JOB WORK,
Executed promptly, at this bfhee.
\CA IS IS JA HE SHOPS, I
1
Main Street, Gainesville, Georgia.
MANUFACTURER OF
Phsetons, Buggies and Farm Wag ons J
\ > ‘ ; - * -' s y r 01 * -*-t *mJ * - ’*Ve J>* ■*.•V' f- * ■
T respectfully invite the people of Jackson county,.andlthepnblic Renorally to call m I
L mv work before purchasing elsewhere. As I AM STILL IN IHE CARRIAGE IRNiv?” 1 * I
with&OODSToK GOOD WORKMEN, and CLOSE ATTENTION TO BUSINESS.,®^I
pared to offer them anything in my line at ? ■
Rocß Bottom Figures; I
So send on your orders and work. Orders by mail promptl} attended to.
Repairing Done in Ml of Its Branches!
Respectfully,
Feb. 6th 3 1SS0. G. W. WALKER, I
HURLEY & SMITIL I
(SUCCESSORS TO HODGSON liltOS. arid . C. HURLEY.)
Ath.ens, v - - - - o-a,.
WE MANUFACTURE AND DEAL IN
Fine Vehicles of Every Description!
Fine Hand-Made Harness, of Superior Leather .
Wapn and Harness Repairing Promptly Done in tts Best Manner and at tie Lowest Plies,
WE HAVE ON HAND A FEW OF THE CELEBRATED
HODGSON BEOS. BEST MAKE OPEN BUGGIES!
A.T GRSATLV BEDIJCED PRICES.
WE WARRANT all oUour work, and CHALLENGE any one else to produce as good for the SAME MONEL
\L - *
N T Wv\ ts DecvVvwef TAsevwWve.
HURLEY & SMITH,
Hodgson Bros, old stand, Oconee Street, Athens, Ga.
P. S.—l have associated with mo in business Mr. FRED. C. SMITH, of Atlanta, Ga., a fine
Carriage Trimmer, and with enlarged means, fine shops and good workmen in every department, am
better prepared than ever to give my friends good work at reasonable prices. Sincerely than kin*
them for their liberal patronage in the past, and soliciting its continuance, f am
Very truly, I). C. HURLEY.
CROCKERY! GLASSWARE!
A MAGNIFICENT STOCK AT WONDERFULLY LOW PRICES, INCLUDING EVERY*
THING THE HOUSEKEEPER NEEDS.
CHINA, GRGGKERY, GLASSWARE,
LAMPS, TIN, WOODEN and WILLOW WARES,
Vi agon and Buggy Whips, Bird Cages, Brushes and Fancy Goods.
A HEW STOCK JUST OPENING. COME AND SEE IT.
LYNCH & FLANIGEN,
DEUPREE BLOCK, ATHENS, GA
can get as good prices from LYNCH & FLANIGEN as in any market—North or
South. Sept 17
T. FLEMING. J. H. FLEMING. H. FLEMING.
T. FLEMING & SONS,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN
Hardware, Agricultural Implements,
Wagon and Buggy Material, Blacksmiths Tools,
YWTWftVS.. TsVWV&G, 'WXGO'SS,
HARNESS, DOORS, SASH AND BLINDS,
a J?o is.
A FULL LIME OF HARDWARE.
We Would lie Glad to Slow Yen Our {roods and Give Yon Prices,
Very Respectfully ,
t. r %mima & boms,
Sc P 10 Athens, Ga.
ENCOURAGE HOBJANUFACTBRES.
Maysvillc Shoe Factory.
We manufacture all kinds of shoes; mens’
Brogan’s and Boots, ladies’ High and Low Quar
tered'Shoes, childrens’ Shoes, HARNESS and
BRIDLES. We are prepared to make all kinds
of fine work. We work the best material in the
most popular styles, and
Warrant our Work Equal to
any Goods 'on the Market.
We have experienced workmen employed, for
both coarse and fine work. As we defy competi
tion in quality, prices and service, we hope to
have the pleasure of supplying vou with Boots and
Shoes. BROWN & RILEY.
Maysvillc. Ga.
also keep constantly on hand a select
stock of Groceries and Provisions, Bacon. Lard,
Sugar, Coffee, Syrup and Dry Goods, &c., Ac. .
S*j3 Outfit furnished free, with full instruc
tions for conducting the most profitable,
business that anyone can engage in. The busi
ness is so easy to learn, and our instructions-are
so simple and plain, that any one carTmake gre'
profits from the very start. No one can fail >vC
is willing to work. Women are as successions
men. Boys and girls can earn large sums. Any
have made at the business over one huiubr i dol
lars in a single week. Nothing like it evgir known
before. All who engage are surprised aChe ease
and rapidity with which they are ablqco make
money. You can engage in this busings during
3'onr spare time at great profit. Youjp not have
to invest capital in it. We take al" the risk.
Those who need ready money, shouUrvrite to us
at once. All furnished free. Addjjss Tkce it
Go., Augusta, Maine.
Wortheastern Railroad.
WINTER SCHEDULE.
Superintendent’s-Office. 1
Athens, Ga., Aug. 31,1580. J
ON ant! after September Ist, 18S0, trains on this
lioaj; will run as follows :
; No. 1 [ No- 3
j P. M. ! A. M.
Leaves Athens 3:4~> | 5:30
Arrives a Lila 0:15 I 7:10
Arrives a Atlanta 10:59 | 11:30
" ~ j No. 2~[~NoM
r ~ ~ IA. mTTpw.
Leave* Atluita I 4.-30 j 3:30
Leavef' Luh. i g ; 55 j 9:30
'Arrres at Lthens j 31 ;2S J 11:05
Q os - 1 an{ 2 daily, except Sunday.
,i\o. 3 run; on Monday, and No. 4 on Saturday.
Ally.
I AlMraimconnect closely at Lula with South
ami North >t>und passonger trains of the -Aii-
Linc Railwai
Passenger-from the Georgia Railroad connect
closely with veiling trains for al! points on Air-
Lme Railway! LYMAN WELLS.
Sep 10 I Superintendent.
BOOT'S & SHOES!
y HA\ E m- 1 ' dmy Boot and Shoe Shop into the
A old slice siii in the Venable corner, where I
am prepared F lo all kinds of work in good style
and at jirices * suit .all. A share of your patron
age is respcctfil y solicited.
sept 17 R T EDWARDS.