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TIIE BANNER, SUNDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 14, 1902, >imply Immense Our Haberdashery Department IS OVERFLOWING SUITABLE FOR.... WITH ARTICLES iCHRISTMAS GIFTS! FOR MEN AND BOYS. 'Hi-t'ul plvsi fill s always a< ('hristnias •pjitalilf. O.ir <uirm*sti<*ns. st.M-k Overcoats! Overcoats! Ladies Appreciate COKE DANDRUFF CURE AND HAIR TONIC The only perfect prepara tion for the hair and scalp. Does not contain coloring matter or grease. COKE, Antiseptic SHAVING FOAM Does away with soap and shaving mug. No chance for contagion. At all Druggists and Barbers. For sale by H. R Palrnei & Sous A Trim A unt lira list, S:inj;ir. mu* of tl special values in Overcoat? you to set; them. It will pay ♦.Anything You Want in Underwear.. E. H. DORSEY. visiting Croat island, at the In in known as the Celeties mis, fonnil a curious time re I1 111 tin, liouse of a rajah, les were lirinly lashed togeth vooilen frame, and ran from one r in Just half an upper bottle was s reversed. Twelve i ked with notches from me to twelve, were hung upon a string, t hook was placed between the stick M-aring the nmnher of notches eorre- ponding to the hour lust struck and to lie struck next. The sentry innounccd the time by striking the hours on a large gong. ■d In a • black when the frame M<lr the 1 piiboh. you nr liread, m i still reporting for . n't you?" MIXED THE LETTERS. trliiui lie-unit of n Fool Man Trying to lie Facet loan. veil known citizen of Flay 0Vn.tri til l>cen Invited to nn evening party wanted to tfo. but liis wife declare* hat she had no gown suitable for th ension and asked him to s< ml “re ,*ts” to their hostess. The man wen. iv. ii to his ofllrt* and pennerl this face ms note of th elhintion: •We regret that your kind invitntioi list be deeliutd !'< r all the eonventioii i reasons. I lit the real reason Is tl»ai If the family has nothing to wear y wife’s latest dn ss is over thro* •eks old, ami her hat is twelve hour* ut of date. You will appreciate th* ioiH k less ness of tin* o**casion and ex * us.' :in<l In He thoupht this pivtty p«mm1, letermined to write a note to ids iso explaining that In* would not be at home for an early dinner, ns she had asked 1dm. He said in this note I have turned down your invitation because I am guliit? out to another even lng party where the quests are not ex pected to wear anything of importance Sorry 1 won’t be then* t«» kiss you good night.’* And then the fixil man carelessly sen his wife’s note to the hostess and th hostess’ note to his wife.—Clay Conte Times. COUdHS AND COLD5 IN CHILDREN. THE POLITE NEW YORKER. !l't t e rovrd That Gallantry Is »t a I.omI Art. me any more that New «'rkers are not polite,” chirruped the i.uug mini who "lukes n powerful i.;ht of notice" to the old man who ads as lie lilies as the pair left an awatnl train. "Saw something a lit !c while ago that convinces me there iff others besides blanket Indians on lie Manhattan reservation.” •What was it?" ipn tied the man who •ends and Bees nothing unless per ■nance it lie a vacant seat spotted afar »(f over the top of ids newspaper. “You didn't notice it? Of course you liiln't. You were too busy forgetting he fact flint there were women 111 the i sic of the car. It happened between •ilncty third and Mighty first streets, nnil it a'most made me feel that the , s of chivalry laid returned. An old man was holding on a strap -landing in front of a dapper chap ,-lth him aOOOOOOOOOOOGOOOOOOOQt LOOK - OUT For the Squirrels in the Wire Boot at JOHNSON’S SHOE STORE, "Say. I am going to spend the even ing with the daughter of i-ld Professor No. tt. nml he doesn't like me a hit. want you to help me through.” "Me? What can I do to help you?" ••Call mi 1dm In his sillily about 8 o’clock and nsk him tills question: 'Pro fessor. to what do you attribute the decay of I kirwinism?’ ” "What go<.d will that do?” ••He'll spend the whole evening argu ing to prove that 1 mrwlniatn Isn't de caying."- Chicago Tribune. Recommendation ol a Well Known Chicago Physician. I use and prescribe Chamberlain Cough Remedy for almost all obstinate ooustricted coughs, with direct results I prescribe It to children of all ages Am glad to recommend it to all in need and seeking relief from colds audcoogln and bronchial afflictions. It is non nar cotio and safe in the hands of the most unprofessional. A universal panacea for all mankind.—Mrs. Mary K. Melen- dy, M. D., Ph. D.. Chicago, Ill. This remedy is for sale by all druggists. A TEXAS WONDER. 231 Broad Street, Athens, Ga. WHERE prices are in keeping with the hard times. “LOOK.” Iniulics' Leather Kip s^hoes • P«bbl© Calf Shoe* " Kangaroo Ualf Shoes. '* Dongola Kid Shoes '* Vici Kid Shoes " Vici Kid, Goodyear Welt ** Storm Rubber Shoes Mi*s«?s and Children's Shoes.. i Infants' Kid Shots* Men s Heavy Kip Ties *' Satin Calf Shoes .... ** Vici Kid Shoes " Box Calf Shoes I .00 to J1 25 1.oil to 1.25 1.01 to 1.25 .75 to 1.25 1 25 to 2.0) 2.50 to 2.75 .35 to 65 .50 to 1.25 .15 to .* , .O) to 1.; , .95 to 1.50 1.25 to 2 00 1 75 to 2.50 h Vic Kid, Goodyear Welt " Patent Colt, Goody ear Welt “ Velours Calf, Good year Welt ** Storm Ru]»b*r Hhoes.. Boys’ Heavy Kip Ties “ Satin Calf Hals " Box Calf Bals '* Vici Kid Shoes Children's Rublsir Shoes Men’s Heavy Pitching [Boots Old lilies' Shoes, (Comforts) Jolmson Shoe Oo, 231 ltroad Street, Athens, Oa. | Allen H. Talmage. |*Fine Bnggies, Wagons, Laprobes, Whips, Eta | Washington St., Athens, Cia. STATIONERY! :=: STATIONERY! A Iwautiful lint? of Stationery consisting of Fine Box Paper that will please you. : : : : : Writing up Rhone 270. Prompt Delivery. Tablets, - School Supplies, - Etc, =Town Drug Store, Mall'. (Treat Disco rery. One small I Kiltie of Hall’B Great Die- mvery cures all kidney and bladder troubles, removes gravel, cures diabetes, seminal emissions weak aad lame backs, rheumatism and all irregularities of the kidneys and bladder in t<ith men and women, regulates hladdsr troubles in children. If not sold by year druggists, will be sent by mail on rooeipt of 91 One small bottle is two months’ treat ment, and will onre any case above mentioned. Dr. E. W. Hall, sole man ufacturer, P. O. Bov (529, St. Louis, Mo. Send for testimonials. Sold by all druggists. READ THIS: Greenliield, Tenn., March 80, 1901. Dr. K. W. Hall, St, Louis, Mo.— Dear Sir: My mother is 64 years old and has suffered twenty-five years with kid ney trouble, and one-third of a bottle Of yonr Texas Wonder, Hall's Great Dis covery, has oared her, and I can folly recommend it to the public. Yonrs truly, O. B. DREWRY ca Km ft GlnNN. vs tlinl. windows will id noise is made In a •w persons know that a jrlsiss ran he broken by shouting Into it. ny ordinary glass which has a clear e will do for this tri k, and the ex- nature of its tone can readily be •ertained by passing a moistened Huger around Its rim. T’.ils i>oint be ing settled, tin* performer should hold l* glass in front of ids mouth and out into it in a tone ntmut an octave higher than that of the gliss. The re sult will be that the glass will break immediately, and for the reason that It will not have strength enough to re sist the force exerted against it by the When was it usual to insert running mercury in the baeks of swords? This was a comparatively common nticliee among the Italian, French and *panish swordmakers of the sixteenth and seventeenth eenturies, but it v .us more of ti-ftfiicy than anything els**, for • t never caimTlinto general use. it was not, of course, used for” ffipli'rs or l!‘ e lighter kind of swords, but the heavier cutting swords. The method was to cast the blade rather broader at th** hack than usual, with a hollow running down it. This was half tilled with quicksilver and sealed up. The idea was that when a blow was struek with such n sword the quicksilver would fly to the point and so increase the weight of the blow. This theoretical advantage, however, at all counterbalance the gen eral clumsiness of the weapon and its unhandiness in guarding, and so the mercuriale swords, as they were called, from which their ingenious inventor hoped so much, were rather military curiosities than practical successes.— London Answers. “Step up farther in the center of the ,. a r!’ shouted the guard, and the old lady was about to obey when the dap per head opened and its owner gallant ly said: “‘Don’t move, madam. I g«*t off at Fifty-third street and Eighth avenue, and if you’ll wait you cun have my seat.’ “Such gallantry on an elevated train In New York almost brought moisture i.o my eyes, and if I had had a baseball ;»at I am quite sure that I could not :mve restrained myself from bringing moisture to that part of the blase face which on the gridiron is usually pro tected by a rubber guard.”—New York Telegram. To improve the appetite and strength en the digestion, try a few doses of Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tab lets. Mr. J M. Seitz, ot Detroit, Mich ■lays, “They restored my appetite when impaired, relieved me of a bloated feel ing and caused a pleasant and satisfac tory movement of the bowels.” There ire people in this community who need just such a medicine. For sale by all druggists. Every box warranted. What's In A Name? Everything is in the name when it comes to Witch Hazel Salve. E 0. De- Witt & Co., of Chicago, discovered some years ago, how to make a salva from Witch Hazel that is a specific for Piles. For Blind, bleeding, itching ami protruding piles, eczema, cuts burnt bruises and all skin diseases DeWitt Salve has no equal. This has given rise to numerous worthless counterfeits Ask for DeWitt’s—the genuine. Thu OrrDrug Co., E. C. McEvoy. waves of air. Tin* thinner the glass easily it will be broken. Is the more AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAALAA'AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAjkaAAAAAA -FOR- 1 LIGHT and FUEL Welsbach Lamps, Detroit and Eclipse Oas Stoves. The Athens Gas Co. Phone Ho. 54. Office AND Works J. A. HODGSON. Supt. mm imufini Tin- Ili-iit of Lain. The lava streams from the eruption of Vesuvius In ISIS were no hot twelve years later that steam issued from tliclr cracks and crevlies. Those that flowed from Etna In 17S7 were found to he st on mini; hot just below the crust as late as 1S40. The volcano Jorullo, in Mexico, poured forth In 1769 lava that dKhty-seven yearn later gave off columns of steaming vapor. In 1780 It was found that a stick thrust Into the crevices Instantly Ignited, although no discomfort was experienefd in walking on the hardened crust If yon feel ill and need a pill Why not purchase the best? DeWitt’s Early risers Are little snrprisers, Take one—they do the rest. W. H. Howell, Houston, Tex., writes I have need Little Early Riser Pills in my family for constipation, sick bead ache, etc. To their use I am indebted for tbe health of m; family. The Orr Drag Oo. > For Croup use Chenev’s Expectorant. Something to Be Thankful l’ti A Scotchman who has a keen nppre elation of the strong characteristics cf his countrymen delights In the story c druggist known both for his thrift and his philosophy. Once he was aroused from n deep sleep by the ringing of his night bell. He went down to his little shop and sold n dose of rather nauseous medicine to a distressed customer. “What profit do you make out that?” grumbled his wife. Y ha’penny,” wa9 the cheerful an swer. “And for that bit o’ money you’ll l.e awake maybe an hour,” she said Impa tiently. ‘Never grumble o’er that, woman ” was his placid answer. “The dose will keep him awake all night. We n ust thank heaven we ha’ the profit and none o’ the pain o’ this transaction.” HERE ARE TEETH. THAT STAND WEAR. Best sets of teeth 95.00 to 915.00. \Ve make a roofless plate which is far superior to any other. Solid Gold frowns 95.00 to $8.00. Bridge Work 95.00 to 9X.0O per tooth. There is nothing equal to inwfect ridge work when properly construc ted. Gold Fillings 91.50 and up. Amalgam Fillings 75c and up. We extract teeth positively without pain. You may rest secure in the knowl edge that your teeth will receive the 'rest and most skillful attention at our office. Dr. C. A. Ryder. Mgr. Classic City Dental Rooms. McDowell Building, College Ave. Long Distance Phone, : No. 87. Ill-nitti Milling Storma. What the tide ilm-s 111 the ocean of water storms ilo If. the ocean of alr- doleterlous and poisonous germs are removed or killed. The noticeable smell of ozone lifter a thunderstorm and the Increased bodily comfort are well known. Storms, In the main, are due to the action of our atmosphere In resting the escape of the radiant hent^-Sven at the equator great cold exists af^fc* trifling height of four miles above seaS^^* which is reduced to three during theHlgh** ^ ne wee jj of continued night in the^°P* cs would lock them In the grip of eltjtnal frost and put nn end to all life. again the upper fluid Is punctured, so to speak, and through the breach so caused n downward rush with rotary movement Is made till equilibrium Is again restored. Storms, therefore, are essentially beneficent, both to health and life. They reshape for use the necessary life giving air and warmth arthquakes do the crust of the earth. Docs It Pay To Buy Cheap. A cheap remedy for conghB and oolds is all right, bnt yon want something that will relieve and care the more se vere and dangerons results of throat and lnng troubles. What shall you do? Go to a warmer and more regalar cli mate? Yes, if possible; if not possible for yon, then in either case take the only remedy that has been introduced in all civilized countries with success in severe throat and lnng troubles, “Boscb- ee's German Syrup.” It not only heals and stimulates the tissues to destroy the germ disease, but allays inflammation canses easy expectoration, gives a good night's rest, and cares the patient. Try one bottle. Recommended many years by all druggists in the world. You can get this reliable remedy at H. R. Pal mer & Sons. Get Green’s Special Al manac HOUSES For Sale A number nt' down town houses, well bieated, close in, ranging in price from $1,800 to $5,000 EACH. Three 3 room houses on < h'onee street. FARMS Half a dozen farms from 125 acres to 300 acres, ranging in price from 912.50 to 935.00 per acre. 75 acres of land in the city of Athens. Robt. T. DuBose, Real Estate and Fire Insurance. Farms for Rent. The Hull farm two miles from Ath ens on Hull road. 75 acres in cultiva tion. Also. 135 acre tract of land, part of it in the city, out by Barberville. There is something like 50 acres of this land in timber. Will sell you the wood as well as rent you the land. Also, 200 acres on the Oconee river out by the new bridge now being A Cold Wave. The forecast of Budden changes in the weather serves notice that a hoarse voioe and a heavy oough may invade the sanctity of health in yonr own home. Cautions people have a bcttlo of One Minute Cough Cure always at hand. E. H. Wise, Madison, Ga„ writes: "I am indebted to One Minnte Cough Oure for my present good health and proba bly my life." Itonres Coughs, Coles, Lagrippe, Bronchitis, Pneumonia and all Throat and lnng troubles. One Min nte Cough Cure cuts the phlegm, draws out the Inflammation, heals and soothes the mucous membranes and strengthens the lnngs The Orr Drug Oo. Both Sides. Doctor’s Little Girl—Your papa owes my papa money. Lawyer’s Little Girl—That's nothing. Papa said he was glad to get off with hla life.—Baltimore American. Christmas Holiday Rates -via; The Southern Railway. OASTOHIA, Bear, tie y» Tlit Kiad'fcs llan f Bgsstro tt Borne men start wrong and are li.te at every station all through life.—Atch ison Globe. »'xV. For Whooping Cough use Cheney’s Expectoran t OASToniA. Bean the /y Tin Kind You Hate Always Bought Signature built. Dwellings for Rent. S U. H.. Milledge avenue, - 920.00 It. ID, Lumpkin street, - 15.00 R. Tl.. Jackson street, - - 12.50 4 1!. II., close to old Alliance warehouse, - 7.00 J. T. Anderson, AGENT. On account of the Christmas Holidays the Southern Railway will sell tickets to all points east of the Mississippi and sooth of the Ohio Potomac rivers, using rate of one and one third fare for the round trip, tickets limited to continu ous passage In each direction. TO THE PUBLIC. Tickets will be sold Dec. 23, 24, 25. and 81. 1902, and January 1, 1903. Anal limit for return passage January 3, 1903. TO TEACHERS AND STUDENTS upon presentation and surrender cf certificates signed by Superintendents, Principals or presideots of the various institutions, tickets will be sold Decern ber 16th. to 22nd., inclusive, with final limit for return passage January 8th. 1903. For additional information, call on or address R. W. Sizer, General Agent, 106 Olaytou street, Athens, Ga. W. H, TAYLOE, A. Q. P. A. Atlan ta, Ga. S. H. HARDWICK. G. P. A„ Wash ington, D. O. LODGE DIRECTORY. SSt. Elmo Lodge K. or P. Castle hall in the Max Joseph building CUvton and W all streets. Phone 2U2. 3 rings. Vim ting. Knights cordially Invited to attend. m tt xr L* MOSS. Jr.. C. 213. T, H. Nickerson. K. of R. and S. [Glenn Lodoe, No. 75, L O. O. ». Meets every Tuesday night at 8 o’clock a Lodge room, in Carlton building, on Jackson street. All Odd Fellows In good standing In rlted to attend. J. F. Hart, Noble Grand. G. EL Stone, Recording Secretary. Williams Lodge. N . 15, L O. O. F. Meets CTtrT Monday night at 7 o'clock at lodge room in Carlton building, on Jackso street. All Odd Fellows In good standing rlted to attend. D. A. Watson, Noble Grand, J. A. Mxalor, Recording Secietary. Oliver Encampment, Ns. . i. O. O. F. Meets erer In each montl on Jackaon street, standing invited. I V Chl< ’ r Patriarch. J. K. Ken net. Scribe. Mt. Vernon Do doe, Y. and A. M ' Mount Vernon Dodge, No. Zt. F. & A. M. meets in regular communication every Thuradny night in sach month at Masonic haU Max Joseph building Clayton itreet ter Mseona are cordmUy Invited to w. Y. Dorset, W. M. W. J. GAUEBOLU, Secretarv. Keystone Chapter, b. A M. Keystone Chapter, No. 1, Royal Arch Meson, leets every third Tuesday night at 8 o'clock at the lodge room In the Max Joseph bonding Allqn J. Q. Trusseix, Secretary ’ Athex-s Council No. 21, B. & a. 2a. Meets on 1st Wednesday night In each month V.. 8 o , h * 11 ' “ Joseph bonding All qpalmed companion, srgsdto attend. . „ _ H. H. Linton. T. 1. M. J. K. Kennxt, Recorder. Ooonex Tbibx, I. O. B. M. ~ Oconee Tribe, No. IS, 1.0. B. M.. meets ever* ./edneeday night at T tSO o'clock, at Bed Uio{ hall, third flooi OarltoL bonding. Vixltlne p—. Man oordlaUy Invited to attend. B. K Brad berry, Bochem. O* JL Lasus; Chief of Beootiit^