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A Good Martyr. Ton minutes after the Flint & Pere Mar quette train had pulled out of the depot yes terday noon a young man with a grab-bag in his hand and a cigar in his mouth sauntered in as if he had half an hour to spare. After walking up and down for about five minutes he stopped at the ticket-window and asked : “ Has the Flint train gone yet ?” “ Yes, a quarter of an hour ago.” “ The deuce ! Why, I was to go on that train !” “ Well, you didn't.” “ That’s so, and I’m placed in an embar rassing situation. I was to be married to a girl up the road to-night. No other train, I suppose ?” “ No, sir.” “ And I can’t get there 1” “Perhaps you could hire a locomotive.” “Ah! perhaps I could. I’ll finish my smoke and go and see about it.” After the end of his cigar had been reduced until the fire warmed his nose, the young man went up stairs and said to the superinten dent : “Could you, ah, for about five or six dol lars, ah, give me a locomotive as far as Flint, ah r “ No, sir.” “Ah, you can’t? Well, that’s badish. 1 was to have been married at six o’clock this evening. I might say seven dollars for a locomotive.” “ And you'uaight say seven times that.” “Couldn’t do it; ’pon honor I couldn’t, though I’ll go down and smoke another cigar and perhaps make you another offer after a time.” lie lit another cigar and paced up and down and all at once began hunting his pockets, lie shortly pulled out a note book, and after running over the leaves he approached the ticket-seller and said: “ I find I am saved.” “ How ?” “ Here it is just as I wrote it down last fall! Mem : The said party of the first part —which is me—agrees to wed the said party of the second part—which is Helen—on the evening of April 4, 1881, provided, that bliz zards, floods, broken bridges, railroad delays, or other acts of Providence permit.’ I al ways make a mem. of these things, to save misunderstandings. I missed the train, and that comes under the head of railroad delays, eh ?” “ I think so.” “ And she has no grounds for breach of promise ?” “ Can’t see any.” “ Nor I. My conscience tells me that I ought to offer about nine dollars for a loco motive to run me up there, and if it is re fused I’ll go back to the hotel and take things easy till to-morrow. Aro you married ?” “ No.” “ Going to be ?” “ I—l expect so.” “Make a mem. of it, and give Providence plenty of latitude for delays ! It’s not only business, but you’ve got ’em tight as a wedge. Mem. it right down in black and white, and if they talk sassy, show ’em the door. Bye bye, old fellow—see you later.” A Potent Insect Destroyer. Mr. D. Redmond, tbe agricultural editor of the Florida Union, in that paper of the 19th instant, relates that having used the bi sulphide of iron in destroying the insect pests which afflict the orange, he was induced to •try it upon garden vegetables as a defense ■against the worms which commonly assail ‘them. He says: Last summer I was led to try bi sulphide of carbon as a weapon against these pests. From its efficiency in destroying museum pests, and the success which had attended its use in fighting the dreaded phylloxera in France, I thought that very likely it would be equally serviceable in the case of the cabbage maggot. To apply it, I made a small hole by the use of a rod, to the plant, three or four inches deep, turned into it about a half teaspoonful of the liquid, and then quickly filled the hole with earth aud packed it by stepping thereon. The same experiments were performed at my suggestion by my student, Mr. Wm. McKennv, not only for the cabbage maggot, but also for the squash borer, and with very gratifying success in both cases. This is the first remedy that we have ever found effective against the per- of our squashes. I have no doubt but that this remedy would prove equally effective in conquering the peach tree borer and the radish and onion maggots. The only question would be whether it would pay in the latter cases, and this must be settled by experiment. It should be remembered that this liquid is very volatile aud terribly ex plosive. Caro, therefore, should be exercised in its U9C. Bottles containing it should never be opened near a fire or light of lamp or gaa.” Mrs. McSpillkins’ Cold. Avery fashionable Galveston lady, Mrs. McSpillkins, is afflicted with partial deafness and also with a very bad cold, which, by the way, is very fashionable just now. In this connection it may be said she has an infant about six months old. There was quite a little social gathering at the house of the lady a few nights ago, and Colonel Smith, one of the company, asked how the baby was com ing on. The partially deaf lady must have had the cold running in her bead instead of tbe baby, for she replied : “ It’s the worst one I have had this winter. It worries me nearly to death. I have done everything I could to get rid of it, but it’s of no use. I can tell by your looks, Col. Smith, that yon are going to have one, too, just like it, pretty soon.” Colonel Smith don’t visit the family any more. The Vagabond Sage. An old man of very active physiognomy was brought to the police court. His clothes looked as if they might have been bought second-hand in his youthful prime ; for they had suffered more from the world than the proprietor himself. “ What business ?” “ None ; I am a traveler.” “ A vagabond, perhaps ?” “ You are not far wrong. Travelers and vagabonds are about the same thing. The difference is that the latter travels without money and the former without brains.” “ Where have 3’ou traveled ?” “ All over the continent.” “ For what purpose ?” “ Observation.” “ What have 3’ou observed ?” * “ A little to commend, much to censure, and a great deal to laugh at.” “ Hump ! What do you commend ?” “A handsome womau that will stay at home, an eloquent preacher that will preach short sermons, a good writer that will not write too much, and a fool that has sense enough to hold his tongue.” “ What do you censure ?” “ A man that marries a girl for her fine clothing, a youth who studies medicine while he has the use of his hands.” “ What do 3 r ou laugh at ?” “ I laugh at a man who expects his position to command that respect which his personal qualifications and qualities do not merit.” He was dismissed. Ida Kelly of Itasca, Minn., sent a note to her lover, Sol Greismer, with whom she had quarrelled, asking him to come on a certain night and elope with her. Sol was elated by the idea of marrying her, partly because he wished to triumph over her parents, who had opposed the. match* He was under her window with a ladder at midnight. She came down, dressed as though for a journey, and kissed him. They sat down, at a little dis tance from the house, and discussed the question which direction to take. Ida was in Sol's lap, with one arm thrown about his neck, when, with the disengaged hand, she cut his throat with a razor. Having murdered him, as she supposed, she ran back to her bed ; but the wound was not mortal. It is con jectured that she intended his death to be attributed to suicide, as she was careful to regain the letter which had lured him. A Losing Joke. ■ A prominent phpsieian of Pittsburg said jokingly to a lady patient who was complain ing of her continued ill health, and of his inability to cure her, “try Hop Bitters 1” The lady took it in earnest and used the Bitters, from which she obtained permanent health. She now laughs at the doctor for his joke, but he is not so well pleased with it, a3 it cost him a good patient. —Hcirrisburgh Patriot. RFiITTV' S ©IM3ANS, 17 Stops sr\ Ilf 5 set (Jolden Tongue reeds only SBS. Address Daniel F. Beatiy, Wash ington, N. J. EMER^fi^EELS^ CRINDINC MACHINES GOLD MEDAL AWARDED gjt K the A nthor. A now and (Treat M&d mL..- <- ical Work, warranted the beet and cheapest, indispensable to every SHswjSghA man.entitled “tne Scienceof Life |or.Self-Preserration bound in fcyV finest French muslin, embossed. full 1t,300 pp.contains beautiful steel engravings, 125 prescrip tions, price only $1.25 sent by WfflWw nia 'l '■ illustrated sample, 6 cents; wifi 1 isend now,Address Peabody Med nifiW ‘I’HV m P ical Institute or Dr. W. H. PAR AHUW lnl oiiJLlI t KER, No. 4 BulQnch et. Boston. HAVE YOU EVER KNOWN Any person to be seriously ill without a weak stomach or inactive liver or kidneys? And when these organs are in good condition do you not find their possessor enjoying good health? Parker’N Ginger Tonic always regulates these impor tant organs, and never fails to make the blood rich and pure, and to strengthen every part of the sys tem. It has cured hundreds of despairing invalids. Ask your neighbor about it. MORE YET! 4. % 4 _ Notwithstanding the heavy inroads up on our stock, we still keep enough of Dry Goods on hand to supply our customers, and shall con tinue to add to the same as the requirements of the trade demand. WE ARE STILL OFFERING BARGAINS ITsT— r- Staple Dry Goods AND GROCERIES. Call and price. We will take pleasure in show ing our stock. A. H. BROCK & CO. Jefferson, Ga., April 29th, ISSI. ISERS By addresing GEO. I. KOIVIILL Jk CO. 10 Spruce St., New York, can learn the exact cost of any proposed line of ADVERTISING in Ameri can Newspapers. Pamphlet, 25c. A YEAR and expenses to agents. / / / Outiit Free. Address P. O. VICKERY Augusta, Maine. COOO a year Agents, and expenses. $0 Outiit free. Address F. Swain & Cos., Augusta, Me. LOOK AT THIS! I* . , TECxnsos; of it i AJSTTD COME AND SEE FOR YOURSELVES. ‘ .ft ' • , X JUST RECEIVED 300 ELEGANT COOK STOVES, 3000 Dozen Wash Fans, 100 Dozen Splendid Baking Pans, 100 Dozen Elegant Dish Pans, And a large stock of goods in onr line which will be sold CHEAP FOR CASH. A. K. CHILDS & CO. Feb. 2o Opposite Reaves. Nicholson & Cos., Athens, Ga. For Saw-Mills, Foundries, and machine Shops. For circulars, address THE TANITECO. Stroii debuTß-, Monroe Cos., Pa. 1F1! IVTATtFIT * A. R. ROBERTSON, DEALER IN ITALIAN AND AMERICAN MARBLE Monuments, Tombs, Head & Foot Stones, LARGE and SMALL CRADLE TOMBS, Marble and Granite Box Tombs, AT ALL PRICES TO SUIT PURCHASERS. A Large Lot of Finished Monuments and Tombstones on Hand for Sale and Ready for Lettering . My Yard is Full of Marble, and Ready to Fill Any Orders. GIVE ME A CALL, AISTJD GET PRICES. A. R. ROBERTSON, Monumental Builder, Athens, Georgia. BALDWIN & BURNETT, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN BOOTS AND SHOES, No. 8 Broad Street, Athens, Georgia. WE HAVE just received the largest and most complete stock of Boots and Shoes ever brought to Athens. The quality of our goods is of the highest order, and our prices within the reach of all. We .deal EXCDUSIVELiY in this lino, and promise tho most courteous treatment and perfect satisfaction to all who may call. TO MERCHANTS: Our WHOLESALE DEPARTMENT is complete, and we guarantee prices as low as any house in the South, and will save you freight. GIVE US jEN CALL. BALD WIN § .BURNETT. Athens, Ga., October Ist, 1880. LOWE CO., WHOLESALE DEALERS IN FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC LIQUORS, WINES, Etc., Etc. ALSO AGENTS FOR THE CELEBRATED Stone Mountain Corn Whisky. Corner Broad and Jackson Sts., Athens, Ga. Feb. 25 JUDSON’S MARBLE WORKS, ATLANTA, GEORGIA, MANUFACTURER AND DEALER IN Italian and Rutland Marble, Monuments, Box Tombs, Head and Foot Stones, Iron Bailing for Grave Inclosures, &c. OFFICE AND WORKS ON CORNER OF LOVD AND ALABAMA STREETS, Opposite Georgia Railroad Depot. Orders Solicited and Promptly Filled; Prices Reasonable. Tens Cash. Address X). N. JUDSON, Atlanta, Ga. Inducements Extraordinary! AT THE MAMMOTH China, Crockery and Glassware Honsd OF NORTH-EAST GEORGIA. ' JAS. H. HUGGINS,, No. 7 Broad Street, Athens, Georgia . HAVING just returned from the Eastern market, we are offering the largest, most varied , I best selected stock of u 3 CHINA, CROCKERY, | GLASS WARE, LAMPS, CHAMDALIERS, LANTERN j &c., &c., 25 per cent, lower thean ever before known in this market. A full and complete line of i HOUSEFURNISHING GOODS! Such as Buckets. Brooms, Seivcs, Trays, Knives and Forks, Table and Teaspoons, Coil Mills, &c. Also, a complete stock of Table Linen. Oil Cloths, Napkins, Doylies, Towels, Etc. SILVER PLATED WARE! ! A handsome stock of TRIPLE-PLATE SILVER CASTORS, TABLE and TEASPOONS I Prices SURPRISINGLY LOW. Kerosene Oil by the Car Load. Also, Aladin and “Red C| OilA Staple Dry Goods, Groceries, Canned Goods, BOOTS, SHOES, HATS, CAPS, LEATHER , Etc., Etc J at prices as low as any house in the State. DON’T FORGET TIIE PLACE. f # Oct. l J. H. HUGGINS, No. 7 Broad Street. PARKER & CAMP BROS P I We have within the last few weeks) opened up a first-class stock of FANCY and FAMILY GROCERIES, ‘ •'*, t . _ _ *f ,_ | .f f . rf, 1 I | CIGARS AND TOBACCO, STAPLE DRY GOODS, lIATS AMD SHOES, All of which we are offering at Rock Bottom Prices. Our Goods Arc Bought From Manufacturers For Cash, And We Will Sell As Cheap As The Cheapest . GIVE TTJS A CALL, •k\\A "fie- CowwvweeA TV\.cv\ AY e Wev\\\ AAYyvaA AY e vsv\\\. Respectfully, ' PARKER & CAMP EROS., Eeb. 25 No. 12 Broad Street, Athens, Ga. Marble Works / -A-INTID M ANUPACTORY, GAINES.VILLE, GEORGIA. WE call the attention of the public to our new and the ONLY MARBLE WORKS in Northeast Georgia. We are prepared, with ample capital, large experience and skilled workmen, l" fill orders on short notice for GER-A/VE STONES beautifully and artistically finish#*, Monuments, Marble Mantels, Etc. We guarantee all work m our line, and will sell as cheap as the same can be procured in a;if market, North or South, and respectfully solicit the patronage of the public. Office on Main St near the Depot. 11. T. MENGS, Proprietor , December 17th, ISSO. Dr. J. B. PENDERGRASS, HAYING BUILT AND FURNISHED A SPLENDID BRICK. DRUG STORE. HAS OPENED UP A FULL LINE OF FRESH AND Pure Drugs and Patent Medicines of every description. lie is now prepared to furnish the public with anything usually found in 11 first-class drug store, such as PAINTS. VARNISH. PAINT BRUSHES, CIGARS. STATIONERY, PENS, INK, COMBS, PERFUMERY, MATCHES, BLACKING BRUSHES, Special Attention Given to the Compounding of PresoldP* tions at all Hours. With thanks for the liberal patronage bestowed upon him in the past, he still offers his pff* fessional services to the public, and will endeavor to answer calls promptly and treat diseases d n skill, after the most approved methods. Charges as low as the lowest. OILS, DYE STUFFS, TOBACCO, SNUFF, PENCILS, HAIR BRUSIJhS. TOILET SOAPS, DENTRIFICES, BLACKING , 4’C., #c.