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VOL 2. If you want the best PIANO or Ofb :>,N for the Least Money and on the most reasonable terms, we’ve got ’em. HAMTONMI MONARCH ORGANS on which we offer SPEC GIALINDUCEM ENTS We will be pleaded to hsye you exam ine goods? or write for Catalogue and - ' * prs MUSIC HOUSE ATHENS, G A HAVE YOUR BUGGY ’ ■ EEFAmm * R-J. DYAR £4 CO, Old Buggies and Wagon made good as new. We do A kind of work in Wood and Iron at reasonable prices. Earth Our Ths Best > r Sn.-=^l , T7\* Ouw. Price the lowest RwryMfgiS- JIIPSIII. Banks County ' Journal. HOME!!. GA., THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER. 29 1898. DEATH’S FERRYMAN. ” I run a ferryman, old and gray, And the river la deep and wldo, And whosoe’er crosses by night or by day Can never return, but forever and ay© Must remuin on tho other Side. The waters ore cold, and the current is swift, And the mints lmng heavy nnd chill, And backward and forward they slowly drift, With never n break, and they never lift, Though they seem to be never still. Tho heavens arts dark, and tho courso la long. But my boat is stanch and truo. And tho waves ure rough, but my arm is strong, And safely 1 ferry the ghostly throng To the shore, mist hidden from view. All are equal who cross with me, Beggar and millionaire, Vassal and kiftg and bond and free* Peasant and noblo cf high degree, Tho maid and her lady fair. The weary teller who longs for refit-, Brave youth and manhood proud, Tho erring one with his sins confessed, Tho sinless babe on the mother's breast And the mother with sorrow bowed. Bone on their Journey set forth alon^ With trembling and anxious fears, Some amid wailing, with sob and moan And prayers that their lives had never knows And heartbreak and bitter tears. Man brought naught into the world save death. And naught can he take away; Naked was he when ho first drew breath And naked will be when he goes with death On his silent, mysterious way. So all aro equul whom death sets free, To cross to the distant strand, Anil king and vassal and bend and tree, Whether of lowly or high degree, Must nil cross the river of death with me To enter that unknown land. —Dr. J. A/Gilbert in Cleveland Plain Dealer THE COMING HORSE. The curate sat in old Mr. Robson’s chintz covered armchair, nodding now and thou as the mistress of tho f?rm paused in her outburst of excited speech. Ho was married and tho father of ten children, but bourgeois youthful affeo tations still hung thick about him, for, instead of leaving hie cup and saucer on tiro tray, he held them in his lean white hands, crooking his little fingers daintily, while his speech was usually punctuated with many “sweetly pret ties” and “passionately foods,” with al a good man, according to Lia lights, and endowed with a certain liking of tho dutiful in his fellow creatures. Ho had come up by the widow’s re quest, for her daughter v. as dying, and she was too proud to speak of her wild trouble to kinsfolk who had never view ed her with any courtesy since her marring'.! t o a man aged enough to have been her father. She was t;ii. ly incoherent in her re quest for advice, but tho curate thought he understood. “ideally, Mrs. Robson, ” he said gen tly at last, “it is a most painful case. Yes, thank you, another cup of tea— three lumps, yes; I have a sweet tooth. Of course I think (hat you should have consulted me before, when Hannah was in better health, and then I could have admonished her. Now we oan only pray. But none the less it is our bounden duty to tell ber that site should wrest her af fections from all unworthy worldlinoss and look up to the skies, whence oom fort”— Airs. Robson’s face had grown cold and hard, a heavy perspiration shone on her forehead. “I didua mean that, ” she said, “when I sent for yo’. I tbowt that yo’ would understand. ’Tis o’ Squiro Amberstouo’s sou as I wished to ask. My wench is dyiu. Alias I beg is as he may coom oncet again,_ridin on his bay, an gi’ her a kind word. ” She softened sudden ly. “Oh, Mr. Fryston, for th’ love o’ God, do this thing for me. ’Twas bn’ boy an girl playiu at love. Tbeer was no thowt o’ ill. Aly dowter’s as pure au good as a ebrisow child, bu’ what wi’ him was just a laugh an a jest wi’ th’ prettiest girl on th’ country side, wi’ her meant more—more —more. I’vo no hiame for him, bu’ he’s broken her heart clean i' twain. An ..nly today has hoo told rue ail what La- 5i.... red. ” “You were much to blame, ” said the curate sententiously, balancing his spoon on the rim of the teacup, “very much to blame”— She clasped her hunds and wrung them painfully, so that she might not burst into hysterical laughter. "Mr. Fryston,” she said hoarsely. "I’m a oleau minded woman, au Hannah ecaroe 17. I thowt nothin o’ it. Ho were wisest o’ us all, for he must ha’ seen danger, an he staid away, an three months has killed her.” “I can do nothing—nothing, ’’ began the curate. “Aye, bu’ .yo’ oan,” she wailed. “Yo’ know what love in. Fetch him to her for a goodhy. Hoo canna pass i’ peace wi’atfc him. Hoo’s my only one— my only one. ” Tho curate was touched at last. He rubbed the corner of his more suscepti ble eye furtively. “I’ll*go to Paulton and bring him back if I can,” he said, “tomorrow. ” “’Tis o’no use sayin ‘tomorrow,’ ” sho interrupted impatiently. “Hoo may pass at any moment. ’Tia bu’ 4 o’clock, on ’tis th’ last thing my wench ’ll ever want. ” The sound of knocking oa the floor above stopped her. ' 1 Hannah’s waked, ’ ’ she said. "There’s owdLizbeth beating tho planks wi’ a stick. I man leave yo’, Mr. Fryston. X know as yo’ wuuna fail me.” Sho did not wait for his reply, but hurried up stairs to tho chamber where Hannah lay in r. little bed afront the hearth. The mother had been pretty in her youth—indeed sho was .uni uncome ly even now—but the daughter was wonderfully, piteously beautiful. Her face was pure white, save for ti.e dain ! fiost linen iu in cheeks; her lips were 1 scarlet faced and finely cut, her great brown eyes luminous Shu had spread her nut brown hair over the embroider ! ed pillow and crossed her hands lightly I over her breast. Thobr ioloihes conceal , oil the emaciation of her figure to some ; extent, but eno would surely have be lieved that as much as could bo distiu -1 guishod was that of a slender boy. “Ia he coming?” she said. “Oh, mother, to think of it! That I should care for him In this way when he only kissed ms once nnd never spoke r word that yon mightn’t have heard!” Then she began coughing again and the blood specked the cotton wool that Mrs. itebson hold to her lips. When the paroxysm was over, she lay back speech less, but her eyes were full of question ing. “Aye, my-df-ary, ” said the mother. “Mr. Fryston’s gone for him, uu he’ll bo here uuou. ” The girl tried to speak again, but the mother bold up a warning hand. “Hannah, Hannah,” she faltered, “do lie still: Yo'ro not tbinkiu that yo’ro all tho kin I bav.t, an that 1 want yo’ to hide v?i’ mo as you can. An yo’ mun keep as quiet aff a little mouse, so n3 to be strong when ho cooms. ” Hannah nodded (slightly, her lips drawing back for en instant's smile, which showed a brief glimpse of her white teeth. “Only one thing I've got to ask, mother,” sho whispered. "Yon told Mr. Fryston that he was to come on horseback—on the bay—so that I could bear him first?” Mrs. Robson leaned over her. “Aye, aye, X told him all,” she moaned. “Nna, fox yo’r mammy’s sake, lie yo’ quiot.” “I will, mammy dear, if you’ll have tho bed pushed up close to the window. There, I’ll bo still now.” After tho bed was moved she luy per fectly silent. The evening was gloomy, but tho dancing firelight showed a face lighted with tho happiness of expecta tion. Her mother sat basido her, holdiqg her right hand between ber own palms. Tho old doctor came at 7 o’clock. When ho desired Airs. Robson to come to the passage with him, she divined his meaning, and a cruel pain woke at her heart. “I’m afraid—l’m afraid that the end's very near, ” ho paid. “It is just a leaping up of the flamo. Have every thing in readiness.” He turned away, for his chin was trembling. “I can’t tell you how I feel for you, Mrs. Robson,” he added in a husky voice. "It is very hard.” “I suppose that'God will gi’ mo strength to stand it,” aho replied wea rily. “An now, doctor, wi’ your loavo. I’ll go back to her. ” As she turned to open tho chamber door she heard Mr. Fryston speaking to c.no of tho women down stair3. hko de scended hastily and draw him into tho parlor, so that none might hear. “Well,” she stammered, “where is bo?” Mr. Fryston shook his head mourn fully. “I’ve no good nows, ”ho said. “Young Mr. Ambsrstone’s array in tho south of Franco with his mother.” Airs. Robson clutched the bosom of her gown so violently that two buttons flew to the floor. "Thank yo’, Mr. Fryston,’’she said quietly. “Yo’ve dono all man could. Yo’ll pardon me if I go to her—hoo canna aatlast th’ night.” Hannah's questioning gaze mot hers as sho re-entered tho chomhor. A sharp cry came from tho scarlet lips. "Oh, mother 1” Mrs. Robson totter&d toward the bed. “My pretty!” she said. “Yo’voto wn.it. He’s coomin—he s coomin—a-ridin on th’ galloping bay horso.” The girl laughed with delight. “Mammy, don’t leave mo till ho cornea Put ycur arms under my neck and your face against mine. Don’t cry—l’m so happy!” For the next hour the mother prayed in silence. Sho had liod for her child’s sake, and sho was asking God to accom plish a miracle. In that hour her faith was strong enough to move mountains. As tho clock on tho stairs struck 8 Hannah began to cough again, this time with a horrid, choking sound. Mrs. Robson, knowing that tho cud had come, gathered her to her breast and held her tightly. Tho color had left both cheeks and lips, her head swayed slightly on the slender nock, mid in the anguish of thoso last moments the mother’s heart began to beat louder and louder. Pad— pad—pad—pad—with just such asound as a horse’s hoofs make when galloping over grass. Louder and louder with every instant. Old Lizbeth, who sat on the other side cf the bed, rose suddenly, and, drawing the window curtain, looked out into the misty moonlight. Tho gardens were de serted—no living thing moved on the cart track through tho frost bound fields Pad —pad—pad pad louder and louder. Hannah stirred and laughed gladly. Sho thrust her arms toward tho door. “He’s come—let mo go, mammy 1” she cried. “Let mo meet him in the or chard!” Tho beating of Mrs. Robson’s heart ceased for awhile. “Ah, he’s hcrel” Then Hannah turned her face up ward, as if to receive fact boy’s kiss, and a murmnr like a wood pigeon’s came—her life passing aa this died away.—Loudon Sketch. IWi ■p R MON’S OH IP ' Pellete Cure all forms of disease caused by u Sluggish Liver and Biliousness. The Pink Pill CleaflSCS The Tonic Pellet Invigorates The little “Doctor’s Book ” tells all about them, anti a week’s Treatment Free, proves every word true. Complete Treatment, 25c. BROWN BSFG. CO., N. Y. and GraenevWe. Terr. Flue Behavior of the Bough Billers. The prophets cf evil of the Tampa Buy hotel had foretold that tho cowboys would shoot as they chose, and in the field would act independently of their officers. As it turned out, the cowboys were tho very men who waited most pa tiently for the officers to give tho word of command. At all times the move ment was without rest, breathless and fierce, like a cano rush or a street fight. After the first, three minutes every man had stripped as though for a wrestling match, throwiug off ell bis impedi menta but his cartridge belt and can teen. Even then tho suu handicapped their strength cruelly. The enemy were hid in tho shade of the jungle, while they bad to fight in the open for ovory thicket they gained, crawling through grass which was as hot as a steam bath, and with their flesh and clothing torn by thorns and the swor Jlike blade of the Spanish bayonet. The glare of the sun was full in their eyes and as fierce as a limelight.—Rich ard Hurdiug Davis in Scribner’s. Legal Ads. GEORGIA : Banks County;— Jas. \V, Dodd and others having ap. plied for the opening and establish ment of a now public road commenc ing near the Silver Shoal church, thence west and through lands of T. J. Scales, J, H. Brooks, liar ber Bro., and Mrs. Scoggins in the 912 Dist. G. M., of said county; terminating at or near Poplar Springs Court Ground, a dis tance of about 3 miles. Notice is iiere by given ihat said application will be finally granted on the first Monday in Oct. next if no sufficient cause is shown to the contrary. Aug. 29.1998 T. F. HILL, Ord’y GEORGIA; Banks County. To all whom it may concern; W. 11, Cobb having applied for guardianship of the person and property Eunice Chit wood, minor child oi Caleb Chitwood • ate of said county deo’d. Notioo is given that said application will be hear at my office at 10 o’clock a. in. on the first Monday in October next This August 29th, IS9S. T. F. HILL Ord’y. GEORGIA: Banks County.— Mrs. R. S. Lunsford having made ap plication for a twelve month’s support out of the estate of M. G. W. Luns ford, and appraisers duly appointed to set apart the same, having tiled their return, all persons concerned are hereby required to show cause before the court ot Ordinary of said county on the first Monday iu October 1898 why said application should not be granted. Aug. 29, IB9S. T. F. HILL, Ord’y. GEORGIA; Banks County. F E. Key, guardian of Pearl Bush, having applied tome to be discharged from such guardianship let all persons concerned show cause before meal, the cou”' nous? in said county, on the : .si Monday in Oct. 1898. why such application for discharge should iiGt be granted. Witness my hard and official signature. This 29th. day of August 1898. T. F. HILL, Ord’y. GEORGIA; Banks County.— Notice is hereby given to nil persons concerned that on the day of July 1897 W. J. Aaron, late of said county departed this life interstate, and no one has applied for administration on the estate of said W. T. Aaron, that administration will be vested in the Clerk of the Superior Court, or some other fit and proper person on the firs Monday m October next unless valid objection is made to his appointment Given under my hand and official sig nature. This Aug 30, 1898 T. F. HILL, Ord’y. Tetter, Salt-Rhem and Eczema. The intense itching and smarting ncident to these diseases, is instantly allayed by applying Chamberlain’s Eye and Skin Ointment - Many very bad cases have been permanently cured by it- It is equally efficient for itching piles and a favortte reme dy for sore nipples, chapped bands chilblains, frost bites nnd chronic sore ejes. 35 oents per box. I>r. Cady’s Condition Powders, are just what a horse needs when in bad condition. Tonic, Wood purifier and vermifuge. They are not food but medicine and the best in use to put a horse in prune condition. Price cents per packae, i-ni i Li ' ’-—' -f. '' - ' ' '’-- - £, r ege hb!e Prep <ira tion for As - ting IheTood wd Hed uta- UogtteSt# .1 Promotw -A lness a4Mtot.Cotuauis neiuicr Oprucs .MaMPsic nor Mineral. Not Na*4mt. 0 aftW jySAMU£LIJTC2iSji jpu/mdjm Seed * jix'M,™ * f? c ./uMXJit - I Jinite Set and • 1 &j#ermutf - / In CvimaASadm * I ffinr feed - flanfif. Sugar • hiatap tw FUvvtr. / A perfect liemcdy for Constipa tion, Sour Stomr.ch.Diorrhuea, Worms .Convulsions.Fev:: jsli aess and Los *F StEiP. TfacSinale Signature of EXACT copy OF WRAPPER. Coming SoOn I I J. E. MtffiPHEY CO’S I'Vill si ml Wi .iter Stock >i MR. MURFHEY IS NOWJN NEW YORK, W HERE lIE HAS SPENT THE PAST TWO WEELS, SELECT ING OUR STOCK FOR THE FALL AND WINTER TRADE, CONSISTING OF DRY GOODS, MILLIN ERY, NOTIONS, GENTS FURNISHING GOODS, CLOTHING, SHOES HATS, ETC-, WHICH WILL ARRIVE IN A FEW DAYS, AND WHEN OPENED UP WILL EE ONE OF THE MOST COMPLETE, MOS ELABORATE AND BEST SELECTED LINE OF GOODS EVER DISPLAYED IN THIS SECTION. 3J[illiiicrv This department will be m charge of the same experienced ladies who were with us the past season. They are now in New York, where they have spent ths past few weeks, stud ying the styles and selecting the stock for the coming season. The ladies of Gainesville may expect something ex traordinary in thts department, FULL LINE OF IiUTTEKICK'S PATTERNS ALWAYS IN STOCK JE. 00„, ■ 00-sm Iliiilding , i Corner and Washinion streets, gAINESVILLE, GA.I NORTHEAST ERN R. R. Ot' GEORGIA BETWEEN ATHENS AND LULA _ TIME TABL tf No 2. To Take Effect Out. 18. 1897. SOUTHBOUND NORTHBOUND 7 o ii ij 12 .1^ Daily Dally Dal.y HOKTHEASTEfcK JtADUtOAD STATIONS. Dally Daily D Exu £ A. M. F. M. AM. I.v Ar A. M. T. M. A. M 769 917 12 97 Nicholson J 668 lit 305 995 12 15 Center S * * J ® H K. UAVK3. State **rnl *• W. 81*MK. AuditOT. NO. 30. mm For Infants and Children. Ths Kind You Have Always Bought J Boars tho J i S Signature /Xlf j W Ift jjv In M Use \y For Over j Thirty Tears THE CENTAUR COM PA V ■ ME V.- VU• < Great BARGAINS IN REMNANTB. To make room for new goods ws have'thrown every short lenght in our store on center Jeounters to close out. This includes black and colored Wool Dress Goods, Sateens, Percales Ginghams, Calico, etc. Some desira ble Waist and Skirt lengths in tl is luc. Theyy must be sold and will go r it’ little more than half their actual ! value.