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McDuffie Weekly Journal. Subscription $ I.O : > A Year. An X opposite >bar i.am Glows that four subsrilptioii it to expire, and, it not renewed, your paper will be discontinued. Wo legat Advertisement witt be In serted mtiless paid lor In |du ff. Tke Kditor is not r *polb*e lor the statements or opinions o( Correspond* snt*. mmm & seosts otxt Winter Stock. Su.Tosta-in.tla-1, Handsome, OII Il\ 1* NOW on exhibition and offered to the trade at Fair and Satiafactory Trices. In the Holnotiou of tlii* Slock the markets have been carefully searched, aud the most Use fnl aud Serviceable goods, as well as many attractive Novelties, have I jean selected, with a view to meeting and supplying the Wauta and Fanclea of of the country ; sll of which, it is confidently believed, will pleaae the tastes of the public, both in price and quality. SPECIAL attention has been paid to vrhioh is filled with New and Handsome Articles 2 which ,cannot fail to please all. Our Kioh and Elegant Stock of vQJDrHSS CxOOIMS/Q I fall sf Soft and Beautiful Colors in all the Fine and Fashionable Fabrics worn this ***. We have an Extensive Assortment of—PRESS TRIMMINGS mad of the Now and to suit every piece of Drag* Goods. In fact, there in nothing wanting to make this Department full and complete in every particular. Our ‘SILK DEPA RT M IHSTt - } Contain,'handsome Black and Colored Slflw, Surahs, Moiras, tiros Ornina, etc., all of thu lodest ami most Popular Styles, ami in great Variety. Our Exteuaivo lines of OL 18, H&KDKERCHIEFS UD ii SiEBT. Embrace all of ih. most Desirable and Fashionable articles usually found in that De partment, and also all the Novell] of the season. We cordially invite all to cull aud exsniine these Beautiful Good*. GOODS. Mncb car* aad. attention bare been exorcised ill filling our White Goods Depat roent. and wo offer it to the Public with the confident assurance that the Varied and Beautiful Good, it contains will meet their approval in every particular. > Qust Is.'JtCE NOYB&WtRS* Orisutal and Egyptian Elonncinga. Seise Flomicinga, Normandy Val Flouncing A lova, llaoihurg Net aid Skirting, llhuutilly Flotmcinga-all pries. A lairge and Itoasiifoi liue of laiees, euibracing Colonel lames for trimming tVaab Fabric, etc. LIKEN DEPARTMENT'- Iu Liuuns oar atock is very extensive and varied, and embraces tunny attractions. Call and let us show you these Goods, " hether you wish to parchaae or not. FANB BY THE SCOIiE in sbw.K. Avery large assortment, full of Novelties, and n colors to match all of the now shades in Dreas Goods, and we offer them from to op. PARASOLS! PARASOLS!! Our large assortment of Parasols will plense on, •u.turners and ,uit every taste. They are very handsome, and embrace all of the Latee Style* iu the taunt Unique I {audits* and Beautiful Colors SHOES, HATS AND CLOTHING! Ocr Stock of Shoes, Hats and Clothing will bo found unusually attractive this Mason. V e have all of the best, most subrtautial and popular, as well as the most fashionable goods in each of these lines, all at the most reasonable prices. prfng Millinery '*'■ hnTe **>™k*l for the prewmt season a varied and extensive atock of beautiful ftfcd Htyiisa ue* .Spring Millinery, and we cordially iavit* the la<fi< **o ,l! a j n , ; , e , . GMO€EE¥ BttiYIETMEAT / la this line wo have everything needed by the Farmer, the Planter and the Family Flour, Bacon, Meal, Salt, Lard, Sugar, Coffee, Mol asses, Etc. ALSO Plows, Shovels, Hoes, and all Implements used on the farm. WE HAVE The Fourteen-Fingered Wood and Wire Cradles, for Wheat and Oats. In thia announcement we have only mentioned a few of the prominent lines com prising oirr stock for the Spring of !Bkg \VVhave everything to meet every demand •nu all we ask t* en honeat iuHpectton of our good*. Call on ns and examine our New Spring Stock.' We areconfidcnt'tbat we can nloase you id every particular. • r TIIOS. A. SCOTT, Nos. 1 and 2 Brick Row, Thomson, Georgia @l)c JRcpttflk Ilkddtj Journal. Y()L. XVI. THOMSON GA., FRIDAY, NOVEMBER I<‘>. ISSS If YOU APP Y^ CALL OM MUMIERIN, KICK & Cos. I— FOII ,i Boots, Shoes and Hats. Our stock is immense and of the best quality, and prices are at Rock Bott&m. MULHERIN, RICE & CO,, IM't BItOAD STKRET. Sign of llio Large Bed Boot BRANCH STOUR, Foui- Doors abovo Augusta Hotel. Aii<siifsta, - Georgia. Short Crops, Money Scarce iimm |[Mm _ *i IFortson. Sz ItTesil WILL REI/L TIIICIH STUCK OF (MODS TO SUIT TIE SHORT CROPS IIP THE SCARCITY Of i NY. More and Better Goods for Hie Money than Ever Offered Before. Boots, Shoes, Hats and Clothing The Bottom Price Reached at Last! 'file’Best Shoe, Best Hat, and Best. Suit qf Clothes for the money of ANY HOUSE in town. HARDWARE AM) FAMILY GROCE HIES ALWAYS ON HAND and CHEAP! Come to See ~CTs! THE ADKINS HOUSE. 311 Hrond Street, - Augusta, Ga, ELECTRIC FIRE ALARM and GUEST CALL BEL LIN EVERY ROOM TKZ.IiSUQ'YE Cq,\\y&cvxq*y -ANl>- BYee 13 ms. Rates per Day, §1.50. Less than. One Hay* 50 cts Each for Beet and Meals. tfcjTThe most Coo fortable Itooma and the Heat Karo ■ bo had in the jt.ft) WILL WEN .< .Thomson High School, AT PIERCE INSTITUTE Thomson, Georgia, On Monday, "September 24th, 1888. T *- HE School Year i* divided into Three Term*—the Ist, 2d and 3d. First Term continuing through J %£ weeks. Second “ “ “145 “ Third “ “ “ No Pupil will lx) admitted for a shorter time than One Term. rpUITION will range from SI.OO pei month to $4.00 per month, according to the ad vaocement of the pupil. Pupi.s will be prepared for any clas iu College. In addition to the Literary Department, we propose to give Young Ueutlmun and Your.g Lodie* desiring, the opportunity of preparing thenrwelve* for business life. I3XCELLENT. advantages are offered Young Ladies for pursuing the study of Music. YOUNG MEN contemplating the study of Medicine w ill be thoroughly propul**.! admission to any Medical College. lOVL RV. effort will he made to Advance pupils, and at the same time to make their borough in thefr studies. PARENTS are urged to enter their children promptly at the beginning of term. riJLL benefit of public fund allowed parents. INCIDEN TAL FEES—First term, 50c ; Second term, 50c ; payable at first of term DlSClPLlNE—Reasonable regulations strictly enforced ISAAC A. GIBSON, A. M., M. D., Pbutci^al. MISS LUNA JOHNSTON, Associate Principal, MISS MAMIE HARRISON, Music Department. THE LAMP OF HELLAS. rho sea Is oura, anil all Its sunny Isles, The sky aud all Its multitude of stare— now plows the world at daybreak, when the bars Of withdraw and flood the heaven with smiles t Flow sleep the provost The hills in hazy piles Dor* ou the horizon. Chariots accl core Wrought out of cloud halt o'er them. Nothing more The harmony that all involves, beguiles. There plcam our marble cities (domes and towers Flushed jjith Apollo's smile, divlnest godQ Where hick* our altars and our images. All these, with godlike leisure, now aro otira. Free sense and heart to worship, and the rod Of perfect law to guard our liberties. flow bHght in air tho peaks Olympian shine* Girt with Mu*lr golden chain of deities, Of whom are they who rule the swarming kdoa, Aud load the warm earth's breast with fruit and wine; Who lay the quarry's strength and store the mine With gohl and potent Jewels; who tho keys Of science hoW, anti apeak their mysteries Through tongues of men aud genial ort divine. Aloft, like islands hung In purple air, Their bright homos lie ana float, filling our eyes With mist of happy tears divinely shod; Filling our thought* with dreams aud visions fair, Our heart* and homes with donga and joyous ertm. Our temples with a solemn light and dread. —O. 0. Auringer In The Critic* IIAMSTIEN. At Fort Da via Capt, Knew wea env fiioyed by tlio Butterfield company, and put in cl large of the supply train as wagon master, the train consisting of (ivo eight mule teams and eleven well armed men ns escort and teamsters. On his return from El Paso, Knees en camped for tho night at tho South Gon ::lk> station. Tho freight mules were horded in a separate bunch from tho %tago stock, and were placed in charge of live well armed and resolute men. Early Lho next morning a band of MeSc&leros swooped down upon tho Btago heyd and killed two herders. When the station keeper heard tho firing he caught up hla guu and ran for tho herd, but was soon "hot down and his body horribly cut to pitioes. Tho Indians drove off nil tho Hugo stock before Capt. Kness could give help. A few* days afterwards the rntuo band of Indians attacked : Irapo creek station, and drove off all tho stock, but killed noono. Two weeks later, however, Mr. Ramstien, station agent at La Muerto, or Dead Man’s Hole, in company with ft Mexican, had gone ' n a buckboard to Van Horn's Wells, .'bout miles to the west, on husincGß connected with the mail lino; and on his return some Comanches killed him, captured tho mules and do -iroyod tlio buckboard. Tlo Mexican autic hi* escape, but was afturwaid killed by some of the ntageuien, who 00- . used him of having “6tood iu” with tho Till* on eduentod German* bad emigrated to Texas during her rovo '.nionary stniggies with Mexico for in lej*ndonco, and had been a ranger un 'cr Gen. Houston. Ho was by naturo •00l and calculating, and his long career >n the frontier liad won for him the rep utation of being one of the most daring md skillful Indian figiitera of his day. \ Its invariable success In outwitting them snudo tliem dread him all tho more, and whenever “Ram’s Horn,” as they called him, was about, they wore in constant dread. Frequently when they made a big stoea steal iamstion would go ulono aud dog them for days and weeks until they l*y omnocareless; then ho would charge upon Ihc block binglo handed and drivo it oil i’ll triumph. This ho did several times, until tho Indians believed that “Ram’s Horn” spirited tlio stock away, as they voro nover able to como up with it, or to :;ot bight of their dreaded enemy, to kill vhom they were willing to take Jefljieruto bailees. After they had murdc*rc<l him, iiis murderers fled from his dead body ns r hough from somo dioadful impending calamity. One of Ramfition's exploits Is worth topping to tell here. Luring the July • f 1851, tlio Comanches killed a German Family living in one of the frontier aettlo ' icntft of Texas, and carried away cap * ivo tho only daughter, a girl of about '4. Rainstien, learning of tho outrage, i'solved to rescue her if possible, and l/eing then on friendly terms with tho principal chief of the Comanches, he de tennined to utilize the chief’s good will ro accomplish his designs. Accordingly, towards the last of August he mounted his horse and set out alone acrosß the !ruckl‘ss plains to visit tlio Comanche cancheria, situated at tho time on tlie t :Ut Fork of the Brazos. Over 250 miles iiad to lie traversed through a country continually l>oßet with wild tribes of In dians to reach tho Comanche camp, but the daring Rainstien cared not a whit for tho danger and hardships; they only lent enchantment to tho forlorn hope ho had undertaken. Onward he sped over the green sward and tho barren plains, ready tor anything, and luckily feu: him Without encountering any roving bands 1J Indians until he reached the vicinity <>f tho rancheritt. Here lie suddenly en countered a band of Comanches unaer a ..iib-chief, who, knowing of the friend ship between * 4 ‘Ram’s Horn” and i.fs tiperior chief, volunteered to accompany him to the camp. Tlio offer was gra ciously accepted, and on reaching the 1 epee of tho chief Ramstien was cordially received and a sumptuous Indian repast was soon spread before him. Ono day and night hail passed Ix-foro lis dared broach the subject of tlio cap -1 ivo girl. Tlio chief readily consented to allow her to be returned to her own peo ple upon the payment of 100 ponies as a ransom, but refused to tell him where de was, or to allow him to see her. The required ransom was by far too largo a sum for Kamstien’s purse, and he at once resolved to resort to strategy os a cheap er means of effecting her release. Five long days of intense anxiety had passed, and nothing accomplished, and be began to desiKiir of success. Several hundred Comanche warriors thronged the rancheria, who cast suspicious looks upon Ramstien os he passed to and fro over tho ground, on purpose to learn who had tlio girl in charge. He did not lose courage, however, relying upon his own ability to outwit them, even should they learn his object in visiting their camp, which ho thought not likely, us the old chief wus very cautious and reticent. More by good fortune than design Ramstien had with him a very fine scar let silk scarf, such as is frequently worn by royal nrch Masons. Tills scarf, by a more whim, bo chanced to tio about his forehead, lolling tho fiashy tassels dangle over his hick and shoulders as he passed round tlio rancheria. He had not made more than two or three perambulations in this way when 110 was approached by an oiil hag of a squaw, who'Legged him to give her the scarf. Ramstien Raw at unco his chance, and entered into con versnLkai with tho squaw, for ho was tthlo to speak many words in the Co manche dialect Ho told her that if s)>e would show him w'lmhd the captive girl was kept, he would give her tlio scarf. She replied that she herself had the girl in charge, but dared not show her to him for fear that the old chief might kill ler. Asa reward for this piece of informa tion Ramstien gave her the gaudy scarf, • and as she went away with tho coveted article hidden under her ekirta ho watched her till ho saw her enter n tepee at the farthest end of the rancheria; the a ho carelessly wandered ba,ck to the old chief's quarters. Ramstien now felt sure of final success and was hiiuseli again. Next day ho again met the old squaw, and asked her permfcsirin to speak to tho captive, but was indignantly refused. To quiet lier apprehensions, Ire offered her a dozen silver dimes, articles very highly prized by tho Comanches. Bbe took them, and then offered to el>ow him tlic tepee in which tlio girl lodged, but repeated that ho could not see tbe girl herself, as ehe was kept closely con fined by oilers from the olu chief. Ram- Rtlen’s heart nearly leaped into his mouth as he followed the old Indian hag to the miserable hut in whicfi the captive was confined. I!e could not get sight of the object of his search, however, and at once withdrew. An anxious w eek had now passed since he entered the Comanche rancheria, and from certain gruff words dropped by tbe old chief, Ramstien grew nervous, and fearing that that august personage hiul grown suspicious of bis long delay among tliem, he determined to act at oijco, anu trust to fortune for results. To plan on interview with the captive was a more easy matter IfV far than u> carry it out, and he accordingly waited until an hour or bo after dark, hoping its friendly shelter would favor his platis. When tho moon had just !>egun to ahino bvor tho plains, and the Rhailows began to stalk forth, he cautiously made bis way to tho old hug’s tepee, and ebneeided himself in a dump of live oaks near by. “Heaven help me I” ho breothfd, iut be crouched in the shades of tho friendly thicket awaiting developments. Ramstien's knowledge of human nature led him naturally to think that the poor captive, instead of going early to Bleep, wus lying awoke thinking over her terrible condition and of the fate that awaited Im;i. ~C au it be pos idblo that tbo poor girl thinks of escape or of beipg rescued 1” iw: askv<| hin.seif. In tbe course of a couple of hours, when all wits still, ho cautiously crept from his place of concealment up to tie terxx?, out could discern nothing as to wlifit was going on witliin. The gloomy stillness that pervaded the camp now thoroughly aroused him to tho danger of his position should he bo discovered by lookouts who might perchance l>e prowl ing round tlie camp; tho result would doubtless be hla death by tortun*, and | perhaps u worao fato for the gi:i, tlu) | very thought of which znado ! and recoil from his own bliadow, w hich J seemed to menace him; and just how to liroccbd l.e for tlw moment knew not. lie stood motionless by tho aide of tho Uqxo. J>ap&o of moments lent courage to his resolve, and ho determined to do at once or die. Feeling almost certain that the girl was awake or would lx? easily aroused by the slightest noise from without, he resolved U> speak, hoping that sle might recog nize the Bounds ns coming from a friend; so in gixxl German he distinctly but softly Baid; “A friend -to aid you to ee j capo. Come out to tin? live oaks.” By the tirno tbe words were B]x)kon j Rainstein’s heart seemed to fill bis mouth. Never lieforo had his own voice sounded so Btrauge to him; but he waited. I res* cntly he heard a slight rustling on the inside of tho tepee and then softly the words: “Yes, If I can;*' then all was sikait aa death. “Y'otir life* depends upon it,” he ro C*’ <1 in undertones, and crept softly k to tho live oaks. Minutes now dragged into fiours ns l>e sat awaiting tho appearance of tho cap tive. Just as ho was about to give up j all a. f ; lost, ho saw a form by tlx? side of I the tepee, and presently an obj'v’t | crouching in tho deep shadow, that slowly moved round opposite to where Ramstien sat concealed. Directly, ay if gaining strength under a desperate re solve to escujio if possible, the object stood erect, and by tho moonlight Ram stien recognized the form of a woma n t though so disfigured by tattoos, p:\int, wxjfc and rags, that he wus still in doubt. The figure st4xxl motionless, as if jvx/ted to the Bj>ot—pefeed lx.*twecn hope u . 1 j terror, and to relieve her mind oi any suspicions of treachery. Ramstien stood un in plain view, and suld: “Now la your | chance for escape.” Tll nn Instant tho trembling girl was Iby hla tide, and poizing her unresisting, emaciated body in his strong anus, bo darted toward a thick chaparral sev eral hundred yanls away, and de positing Ids precious prize in a eoemre place, bade her remain quiet till ho could como with his horse, when they would fiee tho camp. Only a few mo ments passed, and ho rodo proudly up, tho captive girl wan seated upon the splendid horse, and oil they bounded over tho plains. “Thank God!” sobbed tho child, cling ing to Ramsticn’s waist us the noble ! animal cleared the outskirts of tlio j rancheria. “Bo quiet and hold fast,” returned Ramstciii. “We’re safe,” ho added, as they swept over tho plains. “Yes, safe, safe,” sho broke out hysterically. She began to realize that life was restored to her, but homeless, friendless, and alone in tho world. Ram* stien, du ply moved by her condition, comforted the sobbing girl, and promised to lx) her friend. Half starved already, the poor child had to make the long ride without a mouthful of food; but her deliverer put ! the horse to his utmost strength, and by I daylight they were fifty miles out in tho ! plains. Hero they baited for water and j to rest. McDuffie Weekly Journal, Hates of Advertising: One inch, one invcrtfnn $ 1 00 Koch puhF.eijnent iDKcitiou M one inch, ono mouth 8 50 One Inch, three months - fi 00 Om- inch, six months T 00 n nc imh. twnlv - mouth* Ift 00 one quarter column One month 0 fti ')!*' quarter column twelve months 85 00 One half eoluumquc month Ift .0 One half cohnnn twelve months Oft 0 ' ’m- ( o'qtiii 1 "ii'v memli Oft Uiic (.'olumu Utclve months 100 00 Local notices *2oe. per Lee each Inscnton NO. 4o fh* the Uric the Hring ?*tn lit up the Comanche rnneharta the whole camp was a?th. Tim old squaw tore her hair in snvngo agony, and as the old chief ap proached her teoeo her haggard old eyes grew* large and larger, expecting instant deatli for the part she, though uncon scimisly, ha>d played in the cscruiw of the captive. In half an hour a hundred armed warriors were on tho trail thirst ing for tbo Wood of “Ram’s Horn,” who had played so adroit a trick upon them in their very midst. Off they swept over flu- } hdna like a tornado, rending the air wuh their Ravage veils. The old squaw was 1 barged with having sold the captive to the rescuer, and was stoned to death by order of tim chief. Ramstien had so much tho start of the pavagoa that they emild not overtake him, and ho reached tbo settlements long before night set in. True to savage instinct, they swept down ujK>n the settlements the next day, but tbe inhabitants had fled, believingthO s'oinancho* wjhjM Reck revenge and niuk' 1 h 1— p< . effrt to recapture the G' V! girl. burned house they Ciur.o n. and mirriod off many lioiseS* • When Itiirj - Mot) had W?i i lbi girl among her acquainiaiv *, lv , * >,cured another liorfio, ami raterd Twenty-five man to fol low the Indians, and if jiosslbk) retake tho stock. After traveling some thirty miles, tliey discovered camp fires some distance off. Resting on liour, tlie pur suit was continued, lioping to reach the camp before day light; but the night being cloudy aiul tlie truil difficult to follow, they made slow ju'ogress. At length tho scout told them that Ik> could no iougor see the enemy’s camp fires. After a hard night's march they reached the Indian camp,only to find that the enemy liod fled. A council was held as to whether they would proceed to the rancheria or re turn. The latter opinion prevailed and they returned to their smoldering homes. Rosaline Huglemire, the rc%cuod caj>* tive. soon recovered her usual health und bloom, and to the day of her death blessed the name of Ramstien, her deliv erer; and when she heard of his death at tle hands of Comanches she cried bit terly, saying that she would never marry since God hail taken her dear R;unsticn away. She kept her word, and died sin gle not many years of towards.—Jesse Edward Thonqwon in Overland Monthly* —From “Staging in tho Fifties.’* for Using Hook*. Never hold a book near a fire. Never drop a book upon the floor. Jj Never turn leaves with the thumb. ■ Never lean e r rest upon an open book. Never turn down the corners of leaves. Never touch a book with damp or soiled hands. Always keep your place with a tliin book mark. Always place a large book upon a table before opening it. Always turn leaves frofii tbo top with tlu* middle or forefingerT Never pull a Ixwk from a shelf by tho binding at the top, but by the back. Never touch a book with a damp cloth, nor with a sponge in any form. Never place another book or anything else upon the leaves of an open book. Never rub dust from books, but brush it off with a soft., dry cloth or duster. Never cio°o a book with a pencil, a pad of paper or anything else between the leaves. Never open a book further than to bring both sides of the cover into tho same pi: mo. Always open a largo book from tho middle, and never from tho ends or cover. To avoid Injuring (lie leaves of books never put a pencil mark in a library hook. Always keep your books out of the reach or small children, and hi a clean, dry l.lacc. Always keep nny neatly bound, bor- / rewed lKx>k covered with paper wliile in your iifissesshm. Never attempt to dry a liook accidently 1 wet by a fire, but wipe off tlio moisture with a soft, dry cloth. Never write upoaa paper laid upon the leaves off an open Ixxik, as the p.*ucil or ixm {)oint will either scratch or cut tho book I'-aws. Newer leml ft borrowed book, hut re turn u h mmt om you are through with it, do iliat tho owner may not bo deprived of its uso. Never cut the loaves of a book or maga zine with a sharp knife, as the odgo is Bure to run into tho print, nor with tho finger, but with a paper cutter or ordi nary table knife. Never hold a small hook with tho thumb pressed into the binding at the lower back, but hold it with tlio thumb and little finger upon the leaves and three fingers ujion the back.—Boston Hn.Jfirot. ' , 11.. (Jot His I>ri< HlO dlsroverwr of tty Urora I,'!mrnon wjtf- Mr. TiMiitiiis Oruso. In tho tluVa hc fon. J,; ■ M liia projwrty aud returned to tiVkoiu a Diiu'li lionoml tuillionaite Mr. Cruxo was h.-ully Lnovn as "old Tommy,” and was lookod upon as a sonjowhat visionary man. K< u quea lioncd after a time that his mine, wliero tin lived and lalmrcd alone, wus valuable, tiut few placed its worth so liish as did the patient owner. When he refused If u million for his mine tlie people of Helena callixl him foolish, and when lio tinned away from the offer of a million they called him a fool. But tlio miner was wiser than Ilia friends, end eventually received his price, f11.000,000, and a goodly numlwr of shares in the new company. Then, as i often is tlio ctute, tlio old familiarity was dropped, and tlio "Tommy" of by-gono days becatno Mr. Tliomas Cruse, “caps, talist." A kind, thoroughly honest man, of whom all who know liim aro ready to cry a gotxl word, ho is a familiar figure on tnu streets of Helena, and today is president of a savings hank In tho city wiiero a few years ago lie was not sure of getting trusted for enough to keep himself ulivc. As an illustration of tlio ups and downs of a miner’s life lie Is a notsWe example.—Edwards HolierU, lu Magazine. Tlio Mockingbird Dltmppeurlns:. Florida mourns the loss of tho sweet no'et cf the mockingbird. Formerly hundreds of th-iu coul 1 be!ic>ard singing, but their aests have been so systemati cally brohe.i up or robbed of their young that tlie/ : v rapidly disappearing.— CUicugo iicr. I.