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About Crawfordville democrat. (Crawfordville, Ga.) 1881-1893 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 25, 1882)
THE DEMOCRAT WEDNESDAY. OCTOBER. 25 1882. KFDKAftJED 1'KOJi DEATH. Miraculous Dice That Saved the Life of a Soldier. This storv is authentic. It is found “ ... the . of « Prussian officer ot . hi memories a lecuu liiUiaiive 01 n,e scenes and events through which lie passed, and nowhere the least .Ueposi tion to exaggerate. Tfie following re m„,tabl. incident he jives „ ,t „a„,e under his own ok-ervation. lie was at the time on the staff of General Win terfield, one of the most shilled and competent captains of the day, and lPiuterfietd. was tsfts general in com mand at the time sftken :of. Two sol diers had been c.)**raueil to death. In a drunken condition at night they had assaulted an officer of the li’ne, and one of them had drawn a knife upon him, biifwliieii one- co-uIU,jupfc he told. The bfticei’rlaid seen the knife, but'he eould not positively say which of the twain held it. And the mMi’themselye.s did not know. Neither of them re¬ membered anything about it. So both of them were-’condemned to ltd shot. They were both excellent vsuldieys, and only one of them hud The. he.on guilty of using a weapon. officers of the division, including him vvjiq -had been assaulted, asked that the men, be par¬ doned. At length H'interfield said lie would pardon one of them." (July one . had held a knife, and only that ope ought to die. lie would pardon one and the men must themselves decide which should be shot. 1 low should the deci¬ sion be made? “Let us shake the dice,” ■ said one of. the condemned. And the other agreed to if. .lr.d anon it was . agreed to by all interested. ,The,Two men took their places by the side of a big drum, and wore to throw the dice upod Js head. Two dice. Were, given them Hilda proper box for shaking, •The first man threw two sixes, lie groaned in agony. He felt that he had consigned Ids comrade to death. But when the second came to throw he also threw two sixes’. ‘•Wonderful !” • cried the IboKers-oi!. shake throw “Tltey were ordered - to and again!” This time the second man throw tifst— 'two aces.? ‘Tin ! ’Good !. You live. l’eter.” But when Peler came to throw, the dice presented tlirjsiiuu,- two aces. And now the beholders were wblider-strick ed, ell, aiiji indeed. 'LVLer ' Atlfij t.hVevv licr tin live, uw and tv; is do r. Ne¬ a <■. The other threw, live- deuce. A i'l< i the excitement, had again" sfiLsiiie;! I \c men shook once more. The. first thr. w two fours ‘•Ohyi.mv, throw Uvea and save yourself, I’eter tiifesv— two foili-s. At this point, the colonel ordered them to s-Tu'ji. lie went and the (nai y. h.ii., I'e-uir tp'Win teiTichl;. Said lie, •' ' le a; ly . JellCi ill, providence v, ill -j 1.1 Vy .1 I. a- i « o i.n n to Le save/.:-' .: d sV\.T iv i r . The geiu-ra! dared hoi • f.ic wonderful 4 tlio-tl ’ I-. It • '•>' smii providen¬ tial, and so lie accepted it. And tiie jedeeiiied stud ins .•• ; piove that l . he saving fal •. . ■: I e v n back to J' usaia uvo of : • veiy best and ; rave,at of in r rh’iis, -(!» . ff am w m m Ague Gure Is a purely vegetable bitter and powerful tonic, and is Fever warranted a speedy Chills and and cer¬ tain cure for ancl Ague, Chill Fever, Re¬ mittent Fever, Intermittent Dumb or Periodical Fever, Fever, Ague, all malarial (Ms or Bilious and orders. In miasmatic districts, lassitude, the loss rapid of pulse, appetite, coated pain tongue, in the back thirst, and loins, and cold¬ ness of the spine and extremities, are only premonitions of severer symptoms which terminate in the ague paroxysm, succeeded by high fever and profuse perspiration. It is other a startling fact, minerals that quinihe, arsenic, and poisonous form the basis of most of the “Fever and Ague Prepara¬ tions,” “Specifics,” The “Syrups,” and “Ton¬ made ics,” in the market. preparations from these mineral poisons, although chill, they are palatable, and may break the do not cure, hut leave the malarial’and their own drug poisou iu the system, producing quinism, ache, dizziness, and other ringing disorders in the ears, head¬ midable vertigo, than the disease they more intended for¬ were to cure. Ayer’s Aoue Gckk thoroughly eradicates these noxious poisons from the system, and always cures the severest cases. It contains no quinine, mineral, delicate or any patient; thing that could injure the excellence, most above its and its crowning is that it leaves the system cer¬ tainty to cure, the attack. as free from disease as before For Liver Complaints, Ayer’s Acte Cube, by direct action on the li ver and bil¬ iary apparatus, drives out the, poisons which produce these complaints, and stimulates the system to a vigorous, healthy condition. We warrant it when taken according to directions. Prepared by Dr. J. C. Ayer & Co., Practical ami Analytical Chemists, Lowell, Mass. SOLD BV ALL DRUGGISTS BVERTWHERE. DR.BUnS‘D^H DiMja»e and enjoys Tret it all Chronic 3 , of crrinjiiicat-edcases. :i nayon utaiion through the curinsr bcth^ns of the bio* id. skin or iionert. foated with s - PH-«. without urlaj t Mercury or Pote-iwrus Medic -w YOUWC Mf M Tims for hr^tne-8 ermgrrisaa. r^rmuj r.m !y cured. ■ ms ^ c4. Ust of qwrttfwms to be ar;s» red L»r p-Vse. i i,aca! mailed"free to any address n aopftvslioTi. . < Pervon. ttVtfin- fo nt Kctptare vht.-oBi serl ll e-ir Iran* ««S5rthiaj I# tLeir ad vintage. It «*"<»* • -:vi - DH iiCTTN H5Xtri»* s^t-, St J-ocis, no. ipw advertisements. WOMAN. Slow Shall She Preserve Her Health And Beauty. One who has long investigated this sub ject gives found the result, and is happy to say ft it is in “Women’s Best Friend." is adapted especially to that great central, alhc.outvoUiug organ, the womb, correcting its disorders, the and curing any "Dr. J. ••menses” or ■‘courses. Bradneld s Female Regulator acts like a charm in whites, and in sudden or gradual 125 trouble, or like causes, by restoring the natural discharge in every instance. In VISf ’frC 5 prompt and decisive, saving the constitu laiitii, gSjTrf-gSgS Ga. Price: trial KjKftJBSPJS size, 73c.; largo size, 81,50. For sale by all druggists. PIANOS AND ORGANS. 1 thj New Attractions — AT — The M„.le It ouse ()f The Pianos, ' Organs, Musical Instruments. (j.Ii.U.—E.I.O.M-L.P.Q. S. AN EXTENDED V ISIT AMONG TIIE principal Piano and. Organ factories' has enabled u« to make, the finest selections of instruments ever brought to Augusta OUR STOCK WHICH WILL BE RE plenisiied, weekly from the best imiimfac tutvrs, will be, tim largest and most eoiu plete in-Hie South. OCR PRICES THE LOWEST, AND terms Of payment the easiest ever oflered. Sheet Music, and Music Bobks— large oigcuurrfc from publisher’s prices. Best Italian Strings and everything desired in the; line of Music. S \ V P. MG FEY BY VISITING ORCOR I IES PON DING U mi. G. (L KOBiNSON &<’()., E8;j Broad street. AUGUSTA, G.i. SpRuiai Notice: T Oj; Mil; dntt* 11 k i sg’tjcus of Mr. ('. Jl. TA YLOR; aVTbiier.aiid Repairer , :er us. .Inrmi.m...... Alt orders for same' will ri ; ee.e M'e. iiruiivpl, a!tc.ul ion of Mr. T. HARRY OATES, who guarauteess entire satisfaction. ’ ' r. (). notUNsON cc. A n?"W'. ( i .. O. no longer from Dyspep¬ sia, Indigestion, want of Appetite,lossof Strength lack of Energy, Malaria, Intermittent Fevers, &c. BROWN’S IRON BIT¬ TERS neV.er fails.to.cure all these diseases. ’J Boston, November 26, i88r. Brown Chemical Co. Gentlemen :— For years I have beenagreat sufferer relief fromPyspepsia. (having and could get no tried everything which was recommend¬ ed) until, acting on the advice of a, friend, who had been henefitted by Brown's Iron Bitters, I tried a bottle, with most surprising results. Previous to taking Brown's Iron Bitters, everything I ate distressed ' burning me, and I suffered greatly the stomach, from a sensation in which was unbearable. Since tak ing Brown’s Iron end. Bittrrs, all my troubles are at an disagreeable Can cat any time without any re¬ sults. I a/a practically, another person. Mrs. W J. Flynn, 30 Maverick St., E. Boston. •5 BROWN’S IRON BIT¬ TERS act3 like a charm on the digestive organs, removing ail dyspeptic symptoms, such as tast¬ ing the food, Belching, Heat in the Stomach, Heartburn, etc. The only Iron Preparation that will not blacken the teeth or give headache. Sold'by all Druggists. Brown Chemical Cc. Baltimore, Md. See that all Iron Bitters are made ad by Brown Chemical Co., Baltimore, a ,Lave crossed red lines and trade - * mark on wrapper. BEWARE OF IMITATIONS. 59M“ micselaneous adnertiS'mknts. - m BROWN'S GLOBE HOTEL, AUGUSTA, GA. Rates, $2.00 and $2.50 per day. Located in the Centre of the Busi- 1 Pni*iinh 1»F> pilv . ‘ inotzc 1 * °* 1,0,1 ‘ • ’ J , ft Manager * a t£ % m ;l >4 Opera Glasses § "A BRONZED JEWELRY. EXQUISITE IVORY GOODS, FINE DIAMONDS, WATCHES and JEWELRY the Augusta Market. BIGGEST and COSTLIEST STOCK ever on For I'Ll© 3ETolid.«,vis» ELEGANT EiiENGi^ SILVER FANS, SERVICE. SJATtrA^ GOJj -UDLD ■All LB, CANES. l'A-NUY A Rf a A i Dee. 17,’SI. ly. W Ni. MEBvIEI C O T T O K F A C T O H AND GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANT 3 WARREN BLOCK, AUGUSTA GEORGIA, will give personal and undivided atfontinn to the Weighing and selling of Got* ‘ ADVANCES MADE ON CONSIGNMENTS. ton. LIBERAL CASH IT & TAmiHIIX, t;t;j ami ~:tr> oRovi) stuhf.t, augusta, ga., MANUFACTURERS AND DEALERS IN ALL KINDS OF Carriages, l&ockaways, Buggies, Flarit. tion and Road- Wagonl Ca:t-s, FA ’. Maiml'iicturer’s Agents for the snie. of the Wr^oh Oil’s Spring -Wilkin ail 1 Busies Wilson, Cliilds &'Co/s Phiiail|el|)Uia Wagons,. : The Lightest Draft L Also,.the Webster, Old Wagon made. They EL Hickory,and Our fell Own have Hammered izrt Malta of One, and wTo Scrap Axles, and | | i Horse. Wage? s always Wedge Spoke I * K. in full stoc at hot Wheels. Wo keep ) |>rfr;^N. all sizes on hand. *0 €■ .Xii.) 1 'I We have added to dor sto-k of t Fiiw Buggies and Roekaways, i Lih<‘ of Oirap??r Buggies Made to our own /uder, with spmda I regard totliKpiy If side, the wheels, Giiieinnati. asIe4, and so; nil's vl'hieh we will soil Lower than any house . of No Cheap Auction Work Sol AUo‘, a Full stock of Saddlery and l lames .Bridles,Collars, I'hints, Whips,Buggy eh Varnishes. IJilil >■■•-I l,i s, Trunks. Couch-'llitvl.erial of every desci iption, Cloths, Con Aiso, Leather a lid Ginn Melting, Packi: g llivetk and Lacing, Hooks and I’tmelies Italian l|emp, and Soapstone Ranking. Also, Oak and Hemlock Sole Leather, Frciieh and American Calf and Kip Skins,Lin lugs und Goat Skins.. A fullatwk ot Shot’. Last,,, latest styles, just received, j t~ S nd on your orders, or call and see us. Our priced will, at all times li • ottom Prices. S.* I it‘221 y MKHSTION & FJLYNT, Sharon, (icoruia HAVE CONSTANTLY ON HAM) A FULL LINE OF llrv Goods, ' Cjlroccrien, •> A N I) FARM PROVISIONS. Which they oiler to the trude it flic Lowest Market Kates, ‘■-’N FY S i i J i I ATS, CLiOniNO and cveiytliing kept in ;i 1IRM ULASS S1ORL. To lie.- farmers of Taliaferro we would state that we are selling at the very Lowest Prices. , CALL AND YKK US, 5 Feb. 11/82,1 y. SI IAI ION, GA. i -jiamnnf* S. JACKSON 9 ---Dkallh In— Family and Fancy Grocer’*os, Sharon, - Georgia ■ . I slial! keep on hand a large and well selected stock oi Flour, Bacon. Law i J Meal, arid farm supplies. In n tor*- o K'b ftf ffiliPy T*rfff*: canted goods, tobacerrs, cigars siv-ilf . an 'dai on k will bo stilff a lo living i tc . Reinembdr me. S., S. JAtKSOS. JuneOt f. MISCELLANEOUS ADVERTISEMENTS. GREETING! TO THE PEOPLE! ► - • I HAVE THE PLEASURE TO i ^ TO TIIE GOOD PEOPLE OF Taliaferro and surrounding counti 2 ek of Seasonable Goods, now full to repletion in all it:, departments with THE LATEST NOVELTIES adapted and MOST DESIRABLE FABRICS, was never before so attractive, uor so well to the wants of all classes of buyers. OUR CLOTHING DEPARTMENT. GOATS from busted S3WS5S! house St. Louis. Do a in not fail to see them und make your selection before the sizes are broken, lu the Gentlemen’s Department: LALNDR1K1) AND UNLAUNDR1ED SHIRTS, all sizes, which for substantial make, perfection of lit, COLLARS anil superior wiicli qoalit of material, cannot, be excelled. GENTS’ LINEN PS, warranted all pure linen (CENTS' RED PLANNEE SHIRTS and DRAWERS, (medicated.) just tk. article needed in this country. Pine Line of WHITE and COLORED MERIFO SIIIRTS ane DRAWERS. New Designs in GENTS’ HALF HOSE, at less than importers' prices. IL ATS! HATS! to sco Our them. Stock of HATS consists of all the new shapes In Stiff and Felt. l)o not fal BOOTS. BOOTS! SHOES, SHOES! Direct from Boston, Philadelphia and New York, at prices that Mill make souls happy, Styles HOUSEKEEPING all new. GOODS! -SllVJbV :• OM'.l (.'OMl! 5 ,’ '» Husk QT and 1LTS, Damask. Marseilles TABLE Quilts. DAMASK, in White m dGolored. 10-4 SHEETING, White and Blown, Pillow-Case Cotton. Good lino of Doylies and Napkins Ladies Department,': G AIiIC( )KS, unlimited quail til ies, at 4c.' 1 V A( K CAGHMKilK, Black Bunting. New designs in Momie Cloths and Brv cadi i f.'illi trimmings to suit. I vLMOKAL SKIRTS. Pull assortment of Cloaks ami Shawls. BLANKETS a.nd FLANNELS, all grades. We cannot, enumerate all. Gome and see us, and we will convince you that we not only sell goods the .cheapest, but, SUPERIOR TO ANY IN THE MARKET. I A full supply of CHOICE GROCERIES always on hand. Gome one I Gome all l and be convinced that I mean what 1 advertise. r C.MYERS f Crawfordvllle, Ga —'.■Hina Bankrupt uJfct Shoo Sale! * TERRIBLE SLAUGHTER $33000 In Boots, Shoes, Hats and Trunks TO BE SOLD DT TEE NEXT 30 DAYS! ,\l K) Per Gen;. less than original cost. These Goods must he sold to tnakn room for Thousands of New Goods which are arriving every day. Thu greatest sacrifice ever before known In the Southern Market. Ladies’ Shoes, silllalfiill mils Ladies Kid But, Boots (slightly damaged) at ft UKe. worth ftt.50. “ ...... box toe “ |. 4 « •’ 2 00 - - - - “ “ " “ (worked . . ] hut. hole) “ 1.90 “ 2.30. Amerienn Pebble Button Boots “ I,as »* 8 (M h t ( : French Pub, But, Boots (elegant) .“ 2.23 " a..V) 12 Thread Kid Fox (.aitois - . wo^ .• 12 “ Serge Gaiters Jgc. ' —“ • - - Ladies Calf Skin Shoes (sewed) , (Nlc. : 1. gSS8 “ Grain Balmorals 90 c. : 1. “ < Carpet Slippers - “ Ollc. : ( V “ Groqiiol Slippers 11 90e. * 1. Misses SIhh’s (it» pairs Misses’Gram Balrnrtisls 7 to 10R, at ft 4Hc. worth gSfe'SS 200 ” “ ’• Billion Bools 12 to 2, ’• 1,00 t< *1. ( < Fox (tailors ... “ 7 fig. 1. ;ioo Serge ” - - . . 49c. i. 1)8 Kid Button Boots (elegant) 1,90 Gents’ Shoes. s pfiirs (hints’ Sewed Cnn_gr« t HH (iiiiters at 98c. worth SS»SS.3S S “ “ «< Dux L*«lf Toed Skin L’onjrroHH (^alters “ $1.25 «: S SIiuch (Kjighlly dniuM; - J)8C. i : 74o. • 1 I St rop Ties - - 1.00 1 . g : Calf Skin Knots • 1.4.1 11 * 119 Do/.. Boy’s and Men’s Wool Hats at 23c. worth lOe. 21 “ Men’s Felt Hats “ ft LOO $1.50. 10 « •“ “ “ << 1.25 2 21 - - . . A liu us a - mil 1 in-nl. of Trunks cheaper than ever before known. This is a < fen nine Sale ami "no Humbug. Tliesi g ods mu -.(. go at any sacrifice. Gome and examine for vours Ives d you will be convinced that the slaughter tias never before been equalled Market ' ill this TARVER, GASHIN & CO, Li 838 Broad Street, Augusta, Ga.. July 2ft, 12m. mtUM ICE! ICE! ICE!!! E. fJiKRSL’jlEU’N jtOTTLiXP; uni > P Corner Jackson and Ellis Streets, AU(MST&, Da TAKK THft LIBKRTV OF INFORMING THU PEOPLE OVALIAFERRO and adjoinilig prepared counties tninisli that I have jiatroris coii.Aderaldy with following enlarged my ImaitPks facilities wiioicsale und am now ro mv the articles at or retail mid at lowest prices: 1GE PAGKED A ND SAIPPKD TO ORDER. C1NCOTATI LAGER EEER IK 1-4 and U8 f EECS FRESH ANDSA LT WATER FISH. OYSTERS IN CANS, SIIE AND BULK 1 HAVE also ridded a BOTTLING ESTABLISH WENT to my already extensiy b; sim ...nil I am now prepared to finni.-li you with a first class article of BOTTLED BEER. It i- (lie best in the market and tcciimmenih.si Iiiglily for its leading qualities, yeiiiily so ami by some oT onr I, ading physicians, also by a great number of our best merchants citizens. Hoping that you will give my goods a fair trial, ami-No that you will kindly give me a share ol your patronage. I remain, .RESPECTFULLY, K. UEBSCHF.IL AU'ffNT\. 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