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1894. ffffffff fffffff m vMMImnM , /jT)/i I HAPI’Y NEW YKAK. one and L vj.M all' May rases strew your way. ■ Am) paths he triad end beautiful Jfl 1 0,1 v -I ■-I s- Ij you start to-dav; a May hours of frolden sunlight bring hut just a dash of rain. And gracious gifts of pleasure hold the faint est touch of pain. For skies are fairer which betimes the clouds have overcast And pleasure is the sweeter when the grief and pain are past. An d if among your roses red the ivy is en ■tott heart will beat the nearer to the heart of all mankind. A Happy New Year, one and all 1 Ah! who could wish you less! May all the gracious charities that heal and soothe and bless Drop clown into your waiting hands, and may you e'er impart To all the weary souls of men the joy within your aeart. For hearts that hold no warmth ne’er know the joy it is to live; Our lives are measured l>y the joy which we to others give. Let all the year l e golden with our deeds of gracious love. And earth will swing the nearer to the sky ' that bends above. Nixon Waterman UofTRINGPLE. Q\ft;777rj. 777. £. Rat/ne. - ' : ' $> It was New Year s eve in that cold /id glorious climate where the snow ?s on the bosom of the earth like a rotecting mantle from December to larch and the nights are crisp and old, with a resinous tang in the air, tUe ' to the forests of odorous pine, iew Year's eve and the merry jingle of in the little town of njrandon made a harmonious discord tiut reached the ears of two people vho were having the first quarrel of jflLir lives, and who presented—if they ■ only known it—an absurd appear- Wc one in a lachrymose, the other in ■elli ,T erent. state. It came about in M strangest way, this quarrel be - * >en two married lovers who nad es -4 iblished their lives upon a firm ■ nindation of principle and respect, as ■ -ell as mutual love, before they took 1 pon themselves the responsibilities of ■ -edded life. I These were the first holidays since miaeir wedding and they had antici ieda season of quiet enjoyment with ■h other, and now they were hardly ■speaking teraps. And there was no S to blame but themselves. M happened in this way: Alice. Mrs ■ersham. had been very anxious to She her husband. Horace, a New Mir's present, but had relumed Su prudential reasons. 1 *io\ " or ‘ S. ... ♦.- pay on a liome and aB-mrr money to p i ,v ® ° n rirrid economy i,i were exercising a in Crested which both were equally int.ri.u, If' Horace went without cigars and it iioraw > , v ;f e .rave up hav .o/char. certain of t lie year ap ,ty’ a , m , nd C old weather brought preached and com a nd destitution KihtV-v could not relieve, but were hand over to the char itable society of the church. Therefore it was at Alice's own sug gcstiorTthat the society got up a bazar the sale of contributed goods, and Ke proceeds to ameliorate the conditions of their poor. ■jr-'This was the beginning of the trouble When the sales were over, * ■ ■,e things that remained un- Bthern up at so much ice had put her foot down eery pretty foot-agamst ings, but had beeu ' iat it was perfectly right, h would sanction it. Mill, ’ea negative consent, for she would neither buy nor sell any of the chances. But when one of her young friends took a couple of chances for her—a dressing-gown and chocolate set—she had said, laughingly, that if she won they might send them to her address. She did not say anything about it to Horace, who was too much occupied witli the closing business of the year to attend the bazar, and knew nothing of this lottery feature. She would not have had him know it on any account, inasmuch as lie had been fond of games of chance when she mar ried him, and through her good in fluence had entirely reformed. That dangerous passion for gambling, which does so much harm in the world, had found an abiding-place with Horace Eversham. and was becoming one of the pernicious influences of his life, when Alice cfT**i.ed a cure which she believed to be permanent. They had been happy and larky as two children, until Horace came home bringing a fine goose. “It’s for dinner New Year's day,” lie said, holding up the white-feathered bird at arm’s length. “Isn't it a beauty —fat and plump?” “What will we do with a whole goose?” asked Alice. “Eat it. My father used to say that a goose was an awkward bird, too much for one, and not enough for two. We’ll have a feast if Ellen Jane does her whole duty in her cooking, won't we. though?” “Its feathers will make a sofa cush ion.” said Alice, who had a frugal mind. “I'm beginnmg t * .get <>eoa ciled to the goose.” W “It's a noble birdßnd its cackling once saved Rome,” Horace, sententiously, and tlVi they went to gether to the kitchciL where the goose was laid on Ellen Jane's spotless white table. When that functionary saw it, she lifted up both hands: “Oh, but it is a beauty, missis. An’ what a pity that they hed to shoot so foine a burd!” “Shoot it,” echoed Alice, “well, don’t they always kill geese that way?” “No'm, only wan it's at a raffle. I heered me Tom say in' as Mr. Ever sham won it —it's a foine shot he is. I'm told.” A raffle! Alice's heart went down to zero, ller husband shooting birds at a raffle! All her year of faithful precept undone! “Where was the raffle?” she asked in a voice that she tried to make firm and indifferent. “At Little Jake's, mum, in the back yard. There was a big crowd of ( men, an’ they do say Mr. Eversham was the first one out of the lot to hit the burd. and look how nate lie did it — that goose, muni, never knew wliat killed it.” “You needn't cook it,” said Alice, “I don't like goose.” “But your husband, mum? lie would enjoy it he fetched it down with his own gun. It were banked in the snow, my TAin said, with its head sticking out an' a movin' it as fast as a flash this way an' that, an’ everybody that fired at it missed it—” “That will do,” said Mrs. Eversham, and she walked off leaving Jane Ellen staring at the goose. It was New Year's eve. Alice and Horace were only a few feet apart, in reality, but miles of distance could not have separated them so completely. Horace had tried to explain, but had been instantly silenced. “No. no. There can be no explana tion. You have broken a law of moral obligation. You have broken your promise to tne,” said Alice. || 1 'f Ik ! “it’s FOR PINNER NEW YEAR S DAY," HE SAID. Tap. tap. went her little foot: there EDITION.* were tears in her voice. Horace ion that lie was a criminal, yet if she only would la! him explain, lie was very angry. There was a ring at the door bell. The two composed themselves to meet callers. The conventionalities of lii' must be observed, and no one must know that they had quarreled. But it was only a boy with a note, and a package for Mrs. Eversham. It was the dressing-gown from the bazar. The chance taken for Alice had drawn it. Alice did not look upon it with horror. On the contrary, she could not conceal her delight at having won it. But she said coldly as she handed the handsome garment to Horace: “Your New Year's present. Ihi pc it will tit.” “Thank you very much,” said Horace, his eyes sparkling with pleasure, “but 1 thought we were not to give each other presents this year.” “Why, there's the goose?” “Oh, that only cost half a dollar — and we must eat.” “This cost only twenty-five cents. I won it in a chance at our church bazar.” Horace threw back his head and laughed immoderately. “My dear little wife,” he asked when he could get his breath, “do you know the difference between tweedle-dum and tweedle-dee?” “I hope I know the difference be tween an entertainment designed for charity under the auspices of the church and a low rafile with no other object—” “A eiiarii*:,. zay Jaavy jum let me explain, but the raffle was to obtain money for the benefit of a poor family—” “Name the family,” commanded Alice, who did not believe her husband was telling the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. “The Limpskeys. a poor family who have recently come here.” “Why, they are the same people for whom we got up the bazar.” “And for whom I helped raffle off the goose.” “It's the principle!" said Alice, “it is demoralizing.” “But, my dear, it seems to me the principle is the same whether it's in the church or the saloon. It is to get something for nothing. I got the goose—you got a dressing-gown, which, as it does not cost anything, you kind ly donate to me.” It was late, and a merry peal of bells rang out the anthem of the New Year. The two fell into each other's arms. “Send the goose to the Limpskeys,” | said Horace. “And the dressing-gown, too,” said Alice, with half a sigh. “And when we want to do a charita ble act, let us give from our own | means.” “Spoken like a dean! The best prin ! ciple in giving is that of sacrifice. We won't make any resolutions, but we’ll try to live up to our knowledge of what is right and true. You don't care tor the goose?” “Yes, I do very much. It would make such good eating stuffed with j sage and onions, and served with apple ! sauce.” “So much the greater sacrifice if you give it up. And you know that dress ing gown would fit you elegantly, but old Mr. Limpskey is ragged and needs it more.’’ “He shall have it. And we will be gin the New Year poor but honest.” Then those two young people kissed and made up, while the bell rang out the want, the care, the sin, rang in the love of truth and right, and the Limp skeys were the happier for the appli cation of that often misinterpreted : text to do evil that good may come. TTUSING OVEIi A SEW LEAF. BY ELISA ARMSTRONG. The Brownsmiths were preparing 1 to retire; the parlor clock had been wound, the window garden covered with newspaper and the key to the front door hidden under the mat. ‘‘Dear me!” cried Mrs. Brownsmith, “this is New Year's eve.” “.So it is,” responded her husband, “and l haven't told you how I intend to legin the year.” “True: and I haven't given it a thought myself, I —my goodness! Look, listen! There is somebody under the sofa!” ‘•Nonsense! It's only the cat. I wish you would cultivate a little bravery.” “1 will. I'll turn over anew leaf to morrow: 1 know I'm a coward.” “You certainly are. And I have de cided to arise early after this: 1 lose the best part of the day, as it is.” "True; besides, you put back all the housework.” “After all, I don't lie abed so very late.” "Indeed you do. You've often promised to rise earlier, but you never do” “And 3 T ou've often promised to be sensible aud not be afraid of your shadow.” “Afraid of my shadow! I'm not.” “Absurd!” “Ridiculous!” They both flounced off to bed with out even saying good night. In the very early morning, Mrs. Brownsmith. awakened at some sound, thought of the dining-roofn window— Sf SHE CREPT OUT AND DOWNSTAIRS. what if it was unlocked? when Mrs. Skynflyntle was almost sure that some one was stealing her coal. About to awaken her husband, she remembered that this was the time to display her courage. Seizing dressing gown and slippers, she crept out and tmw'iisfairs. The window was lacked, but on re turning, as she reached the foot of the stairs, she heard someone stealthily moving about the bedroom. She listened again; yes, there it was again! Proud of vindicating herself, she Hew to the burglar alarm and back again. “Hello!” her husband called. “Don't move or I'll shoot!” “Good gracious!” she thought, “what if Henry is killed!” and her knees giv ing way she sank to tug floor with a thud. There was a scramble at the head of the stairs and someone rolled down, adding groans to her shrieks. When the neighbors and police ar rived they found Mrs. Brownsmith in strong hysterics and Mr. Brownsmith with a dislocated shoulder at the foot of the stairs. “I—l thought there were burglars and gave the alarm,” she sobbed, when the tumult was subdued. “And I was merely doing as I re solved, and rising early when I heard someone moving about the house,” groaned her husband. And that was as near as they ever came to keeping their New Year’s reso lutions. Saving: Space. “Binkins is going at a remarkable pace even for him.” “He says it's economy.” “Economy!” “Yes. He's going to turn over anew leaf New Year's day and he wants to get as much recorded as he can before he lets go of the old one.” —Washing- ton Star. A NEW YEAR’S EPISODE. jfiSSk 1 I The Old One —Pull fair —the long end gets it. —Chicago Tribune. Equipped. “Are you ready to meet that solemn event in every man's existence, the new year?” asked the meditative man. "You bet I am.” replied his flipx>ant friend. “I have more material for swearing off than I ever had before in my life." —Washington Star. Unlike Him. Cora —I was so surprised when Mr. de Jinks called to pay the compliments of the season. Merritt —No wonder. That's the only thing I ever knew him to pay.—Judge. GOODS, HOLIDAY GOODS. iiinas is doming, anil a’ g. hitghins Has the Best Display of Christinas Presents Ever offered in Jackson ! CROCKERY. See niy stock before you buy. Im ported by me uireet from England, France and Germany. I will sell you Ihe best Imported Goods a-> cheap ai ion can buy common American made goods. Luster Band, Dccoiated and plaui ; either Single or in Dinner Se's, Tea Sets or Dinner and Tea Sets com bined. French China —Luster Band, plain, or Hand Decorated. Those After Dinners Coffees in fine French and China are finely. Choco'ate Sets, Individual Cups. In fact w have everything you want in Fancy Goods. Lamps! LAMPS!! Lamps! Going at Half their Value ! SILVERWARE. I have just received a line ot Quad ruple and Triple Plate of the Latest designs in Sugars;, Bulteis, Creams, Spoon holders, Teapots, Syrup cups, Sugar spoons. Butter ki ives, Waiters, ’ups. Napkin ring-. Can! Ira\ -, !*i i ray s. Pickle and Berry .-lauds, Knive-, Fork-. Spoons, etc. Which will be sold at One Half the price others ask or them You will miss the chance of your life, if you fail to see my good ami price- before you buy. My Rod gers’ Knives and Forks in Plated and Steel goods are the best. HARDWARE, HARDWARE. lam Headquarters for Hardware : Anything you want, either in Shelf or Heavy goods. Axes, Drawing Knives, Squares, Hatchets, Chop Axes, Pliars, Hammers, Chisels, Rules, Saws, Planes, Picks, i lames, Clevises, Mattocks, Rakes, ITaces, Bolts, Shovels, Pitch-forks, Plows, Hoes, Singletrees, Spades, Bellows, Anvils, Tongs, Shop Tools. My line of Shelf Goods is complete, and when you are Building, get my prices on your Locks, Nails, and other goods before you buy, I buy in large quantities and can save you money. Always go to the Hardware healer for anything in his line and gel the best goods for less than other dealers sell shoddy goods. Dynamite Fuse and Caps, Buckets. Trays, Coffee Mills, Grindstones, Horse Shoes, Mule Shoes, Sausage Mills, Corn Sliellers, Etc., Leather- Sole Leather, Harness Leather, Whang Leather, etc. Wagon Matiirial of all Kinds. PAINT, PAINT! I have it. Keep your Wagons, Bug gies and Plows painted. Plows, PLOWS, Plows- I am agent for Cnilled and Steel Plows, Bov Dixey Plows. Prices way down. I also have the points amt parts for these plows. Agricultural Implements. Wheel Barrows, Horse Rakes, Mowers, Cutaway Harrows, Etc. Harness, Saddles and Whips. 111 Single ami Double buggy and wag on Harness, Plow Bridles, Lines, Slip Haines, Wagon Breeching, Collars, Collar Pads, etc., etc. My stock in this department is larger than ever, and my prices are about one-halt others will a.-k you. SE I VIXG M A CJIISE N, Why pa}' agents two prices when you can buy ot me the Best and Lightest run ning Machine made for from SIB.OO up? Avery one Warranted lor five years. I carry aiso d/achine Needles and parts, At tachments for ul! J/achines, Oils, Belts, etc. A. G. Ilitchins lias a Free Gift tor ail cash customers, every body should get one of his cash tickets. Owing to hard times, and being anxous to dispose ot his immense stock ot Crockery, Chixv and Gj.a>~ ware ; Stoves, tin Ware, Sewing Machines Hard Ware and Guns, Buggies, Wagons, Harness etc, he has not only Reduced the Prices on all goods, but has arranged to Give Free to all who trade ten dollara in Cash, Portraits made to order When you have traded leu dollars in cash you can bring a picture you appreciate and wish to have enlarged, and lie will have it done for you Free ot Charge. See the samples of work he has, hanging in his store, this is For You. He wants your trade and to show that he appreciates it, he is giving away, for a short time only, the elegant Photo lull size; they would cost you trom $6 to $lO it you bought them elsewhere. A. G. HITCH I NS. These are all Useful Goods —just such Goods as you are compelled to have. And his Prices are on the Base of Five Cent Cotton. Stows, TIM, Slows. Remember, my store is the only STOVE HOUSE in Jackson, where you can got any parts to repair your old Stoves. When you buy a stove of me you can get any part you want to replace the worn out parts,and you will save from one to five dollars. See my Iron King Quick Cooker —the woman’s friuid and the best Stove o'* earth. In this department you will find Stoves of all styles and grades from Jffl.so up. 1 rou Tea kettles, Stove pots. Fry pans Gridirons, Bread pans, Stove pipe,and and in fact every piece you want. Big stock of Tinware and every piece warranted not to leak. Tin Wa ter Sets, Foot Tubs, Slop pails, etc. u / GUNS, GUNS, GUNS! Double and Single-barreled Breech loading Sim guns; Muzzte Loaders, Rifle-, etc. I nave a large loi of Guns Imported just after the tariff bill passed, and they must be sold. No profit—they go at first cost. Three tons of Shot at $1.20 a sack. Loaded Shells at boxes for $L 00. Powder Primers, Caps, Loading fools, Cartridges, Gun Locks, Gun Tubes, Gun Hammers, etc., in fact all parts for Repairing guns. BELTING. BELTING. Rubber and Leather Belling of all sizes. Best goods as cheap or cheap er than any dealer South. Rubber Packing, Rubber Hose, Lead Pack ing, Asbestcs Packing, Whang and Lace Leather, Belt Hooks, Glass Water Gauges. I have made arrangements with the manufacturers of machinery sup plies to order anything you wanton short notice. BUGGIES, PHHFTOHS, SURRIES, CARTS. Here is a Regular Landslide! lam chucK full of the best in Baruesville and Eastern makes. lam unloading, and now is your time to make your selt happy. Prices are no object- They must go in the next 30 days to make room tor my spring stock. WAGONS. WAGONS. I am selling that noted and Best of all Wagons—The STUDEBAKER — acknowledged by all manufacturers to be the best and lightest running wagon made. Call and see the sample wheel —the little Wonder. I have a carload of one and two-horse wagons now on hand. 1895.