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*§GRANDMERE’S” boy. iV«Id» Or»mm» in Detroit Free Prea.1 r wti smoking ray after-dinner cigar Uid reading “Figaro” otf the esplanade jo Strasbourg, When I was accosted by “old woman who inquired in Frencl J“ r the nearest photographer. 6h the common dresa of the Alsatian head-dress - face that, snnbnmt and wrinkled and searing traces of recent tears, yet was m beautiful in its expression of tender goodness and touching resignation not Sxed with a certain pride, that I in voluntarily addressed her as “Grand ma*,’’•and forgetting that I had prom- Ised a friend to await his arrival, of fered to guide her to her destination. . On the road she told me her simple gory. She was a widow, and lived prior to the French-German war with her parried son in a village, fifty miles from Strasbourg. They were well-to-do peasants before the enemy invaded their fittlo village; bnt one morning they woke to find the Prussians encamped in their {elds and making themselves perfectly s t home. More troops arrived the next Jsy and the following, until the quiet village was a big camp, where the enemy heaped up the stores needed for the siege of Strasbourg. One dark night the camp was alarmed and a magazine containing among other itorcs a considerable quantity of pow der was found on fire, and there was no doubt that it was the work of the in habitants. Accordingly the next morn ing six of the most prominent or most patriotic of the inhabitants were brought before the Prussian commander, and af ter a short examination that proved nothing, without furthor trial, snot in the square in front of the village church. The widow'* son was one of the six vic tims, and his wife, who became frantia with grief over his death, was the next morning found lifeless on his grave, thus leaving her infant son to the solo care of his grandmother. The old woman now centered all her hope and all her affection in tho little bey, and as be grew up she was fully repaid, for he loved his grandmother with an intensity often found in child ren who die young—a lovo that was alone equaled by his veneration of his dead parents, his adoration of "la belle France” and bis hate of tho Prussians, for the old woman, who loved her coun try dearly, and never forgot that her husband fell fighting for it at “Solfer- ino,” and that her son was killed by its enemies, instilled, perhaps uncon sciously, both feelings in his young breast. One day, when the boy was 10 years old, a Prussian official who inspected the village sohool was struck with his beauty and serious air, and addressed a question to him in German respecting his parents. "The Prussians killec them,” answered the boy in French. The official colored, and in a rebuking tone asked tho boy why he didn't speak German. “Because it is the language of my country’s enemies, ” answered the bov fearlessly. The official ordered him in arrest, nnd he was shut up in a chamber above tho school-room, where ho remained until night, wheu he boldly leaped ffom the window to the ground and!, as he fell in a thick copse, escaped unhurt. The boy now fairly flew to his grandmother's house, but as he was afraid of beini teen and brought back to tho school iL he followed tho road, ho crossed in through the fields behind tho village. It was in tho harvest and the grapes were ripe, so old Martin, the owner of the choicest grapes in the village, kept watch with a loadod shot-gun over his precious treasures. Softly ho walks over the field behind the wine-press, when he hears something force its way through the grapevines. He stops and cocks his piece. He will now catch the thief who robs him of his biggest grapes. Tho moon is behind the clouds, but he sees the outline of a person running fast through the vines. ‘‘Haiti” ho commands—but me person never heeds him. He raises his gun—a flash—a gpream—a fall of a body among the grapes, and when the old man arrives on the spot, ho finds instead of the supposed grape' thiof a little curly-haired boy whose life is fast ebbing away with tho blood that flows out and mixes with the crushod grapes; his black eye* are already fixed and E usy, and it is with a faltering voice whispers: "Give my love to grand mother and tell her—father! mother] I *m coming"—his hands grasp the vinos fighter, he raises himself to a sitting, Posture, the moon coming from behind the clouds shines on tho wine leaves in onrly hair, a cry rises in his throat: Vivo la belle Franco!”—he sinks back, bis eyes dosed, and the orphan bov is gone. 1 . “^nd it was me—me alone—who murdered him,” complalnod the grand mother when she concluded her tale. «« eyes were dry, but -the muscles round tho corner of her mouth worked oonvulsively and there was a great sob Jn her throat. "It was all my fault, me result of my unforgiveness; holy aary have mercy ” and the old woman run tho black beads of her rosary through ho.‘ lingers, murmuring her prayers. brrivod Mu rtty after at our des tination, the atelier of a French photo grapher, with Whom I was slightly ao- S Minted. I introduced my companion him, and be, after offering her a amt, addressed some questions to her about her picture. She looked at him with wonder, and finally rspliod that she only wanted a Picture of her boy. “Ah!" said the photographer, “a little boy, very good, where is he: 1 ' A tear dimmed the old woman's blaok eye, and for answer she pointed np to heaven. “Oh!” exclaimed my friend, "dead! I do not like to Photograph dead bodies, but still as monsieur brought you here I will make an exception; when did your little boy die?” “When the grapes ripen he will have been gone a year,” replied the grand- mother. “But, my dear,” began the photo- papher, perplexed, when I interrupted m’ taking him aaldo told him the oia woman's story and how she had walked fifty miles on her old legs to chili” * ‘ Bicnes * ot ^ fibad grand- r m T dear fellow, what can I dot t am grieved, upon my word I ami bat what would you have me dot I can't photograph angels!” - A noise of romping children was now beard and two boys, about 8 and 10 years old, came running into tho atelier, crying at the top of their voices: “Oh, papa, void!" ’ She ‘Hush, chlldren!”sald the parent, “go away; I am busy,” and the nappy boys disappeared laughing in the next room. A sudden Idea struck me and turning to the old woman, who looked wistfully ut the door through which the boys es- °®M I “ked her if she had kept any of her little boy’s clothes. “Indeed I nave, monsieur!” she answered. "I have kept everything belonging to the little dear, and opening a bundle she earted with her she continued: “Here is the best dress and (her voice sunk to a whisper) the last I ever saw him jrear? } I now took the photographer aside and made him acquainted with my plan for ‘photographing angels,” and after obtaining hw promise of carrying out my instructions I persuaded the grand mother to leave her grandson’s clothing In the atelier and follow me to an inn, where I left her to the care of the buxom hostess. Two days after the photographer sent for her and on her arrival handed her n picture at sight of which tho old woman began owing fivecly. “My boy! my own darling boy! It is the clothes I spun every thread of myself and his pretty curly hair—but why do he cover his face sol Won't ho look at me?” she asked suddenly, looking up from the picture that represented a little boy- kneeling in a chair with his folded hands before his faco. SOMETHING SPECIAL Under Commercial Hotel, FORSYTH ST., - - AMERICUS, GA New Goods! Low Prices! TO FILL MY NEW STOKE I HAVE ORDERED A LARGE STOCK OF -FOR THE -IN THE LINE.OF- ‘Ohl remarked the photographer, he is saying his prayers. “Yes, yes, I knowl he D praying foi his poog old grandmero. Oh, my dar ling boy!” and the great tears roiled down her wrinkled checks. “God and our lady bless you, messieurs!” ssid she when sho grew calmer. “I am now go- ing to pray by my boy’s grave until I follow him; and refusing all aid for her trip home, but pressing hor newly found treasure faat to her bravo old heart, “Grandmere Jcanneton” left ns. As to the picture, our readers have oacourso all guessod, that tho photo grapher dressed his oldest boy in tho poor peasant boy’s clothes; and who would not practice such a deception ti see the tears that rolled down Grand mcro Jeannoton’s aged checks? Faria Anarclilrnl Camp. [Paris Cor. Chicago Times.] One of the leading anarchists here has furnished me with a list of the different sooities that are at present working with tho object of establishing a federal or communistio republio in France. Tho “shining lights” in the anarchical camp are Jules Valles, Felix Pyat, Jules Guesda, and “CItizon” Morphy. Louis Michel used to bo the figurative “woman clothed with the sun,” but since hor in carceration sho can not, of course, assist them in their conspiracies in any way. Thn revolutionary party hero is broken up into various wings or sections. As a wholo newspapor pago would bo hardly largo enough to enumerate all of them, I must content myself with giving the titles of a fow. There are, for instances, the league for the abolition of permanent armies, tbo league for tho suppression of policemen and gendarmerie, the federation of the socialistic workingmon of Franco, anarchical “groups" belonging to each of the Paris arrossdissements, the Brotherly Association of Humanity's Patriots, tho Laborers’ Resistance league, students’ socialistic clubs of tho Quartier Latin equality "groups,” liberty do- 1, free- thought clubs, communistic federations, anti-rent champions, clubs for the abolition of patriotism, interna tional societies, and “groups' for tho "removal” of tho aristocracy and bourgeoisie classes. All of theso, and many others, bold thoir weekly meetings in almost every quarter of Paris. Wanted To Do n Ittljialonnry. [Now York Cor. Chicago Journal.] At the Methodist Book Concern I fell in with tho Rev. Dr. William Summers, who was getting ready to start with a >arty of missionaries for central Africa. Ic explained his schemo, whieh had the approval of the bishops, and consisted mainly in establishing twenty mission stations in a lino across tho black conti nent, through a wholly uncivilized re j[ion. Fifty ministers aro needed for he work, and about half tho numbor havo volunteered. Whilo I was thero a stranger sent in hU cord. Being ad mitted, he proved to bo the possessor of a noble forohond and ignoblo clothes. That is to say, bo looked hko a wrack of formor prosperity. Thoro were no indi cations of bummorism, and yot he seemed to have encountered advoraity. “Are you a clergyman)” Dr. Summers asked. “Well, I studied for tho ministry,” was tho reply, “but became a lawyer.” “What lias been your religious experi ence?” "I haven't had mnoh, (n a direct way, but I havo been accustomed to public speaking for many years, and ot late my trials hive, I think, fitted me to ondnre all the possible hardships of missionary life in Africa. I have been stumping in rural districts daring the canvass, and my candidate wasn’t elected.” He was entirely serious. Ho had failed at the bar and in politics. He saw no reason why his talents were not available in tho missionary field, quito irrespective of his moral and religious condition. But be was not accepted. Celibacy In Italy. [Now Orleans Timss-Dsmocrat] Nowhere in the world is celibacy more generally the order of the day than among the Italian middle classes. It is a law for the clergy, a rule of discipline for the land and sea forces, a necessity for the mob of minor public function aries and professional men; finally a matter of fashion for tho golden youth. Stationery, Toys, Fancy Goods, Etc. L. B. BOSWORTH Testaments and Bibles from 5 cts. to $14.00 each, Albums - - - from 25 cts. to 10.00 each. Papetries . . - from 15 cts. to 5.00 each. Toys ( - • • • from 1 ct. to 6 00 each. WRITING PAPER AND ENVELOPES A SPECIALTY ! Large Stock of Blank Books, Ink and Pens—Best Quality. Best Grades of Tobacco and Cigars. Goods to snit all tastes and purses from Candy and Chewing Gum to Quarto Dictionaries and Bibles. PLEASE CALL AND FXAMINE PRICES I [pgrSpecial orders receive prompt attention. aorttf AGNES AYCOCK R. T. EYED, Among a lot of modem proverb* sent to a London newipaper were then: “It’s ^poor musician who can’t Mow his own trumpet” "The want of money is the root of much evfl.” “If you'd know a man's character follow him home.” “Only whisper scandaL and its echo is head by *!" Acton: Hi* rich are able, but not Ubend; tilt poet aitfMSfOUS, but lack INSURANCE AGENT, OFFICE IN COMMERCIAL HOTEL BLOCK, Forsyth Street, Amerious, Ga AGENT FOR THE LEADING FORSYTH ST„ AMERICUS, GA Hm just received the following new goods for the Holidays, to wbiob he invites special attention. Dried Fruits, Citrons, Prunes, Currants, Raisins and Figs, MALAGA GRAPES AND MINCE MEATS FRESH APPLES, ORANGES. APPLE llfrlTEH FMCSIl AND GOOD, MAPLE SYRUP, BUNKER HILL PICKLES AND GHERKINS. CHRISTMAS GANDIES! CHOICE, FRESH, MIXED CANDIES, TOY CANDIES, ETC. jCanned Goods*! I bavo the finest line of Canned Good* evei brought to Amerious, all (of which are full weight and first-olass goods, embracing BARTLETT PEARS, PINE APPLES, STRAWBERRIES, BLACKBERRIES, PEACHES. TOMATOES. GREEN CORN, STRING BEANS, * CODFISH BALLS, FULTON MARKET BEEF. PRESERVES AND JELLIES OF ALL KINDS, PICKLES-BUNKER HILL, GHERKINS, CHOW-CHOW.MIXED. HUOKWEAT FLOOR AND OAT MEAL. CODFISH AND YANKEE BEANS, CANNED MACKEREL, CANNED SALMON. BEEF AND IIAMS, DRIED BEEF, CREAM CHEESE, FINE GOSHEN BUTTER, ;axd zrxHTTHiira jclsh i.vtTUJSiLixji or | FANCY AN1) STAPLE GROCERIES. ALSO KEEPS THE FINEST BRANDS OF LIQUORS AND OIOARS. Budweiser Beer oa Zoe, Eto. AXiSO A&BNTlX’OR TUB GULLET and LUMMES COTTON GINS, | TMo £loat;^lua Mado! CALL AND SEE ME, WHEN IN WANT OF INSURANCE OR GIN8. scpti8m3 DFt. T. BYRD. Ameriona, Ga,, Decenibor 3,1881. ml L. B. BOSWORTH. Jas. Fricker & Bro. AND DEALERS IN PIANOS Wtieatley’s Corner, | Ho! every one in need of Clothing, “COME AGAIN” to Wheatley’s Corner and buy 1>® splendid sucre** which attended‘ourleffortsjia Introducing the aale of JET UNTIE CLOTHING f in onr c i lias induced*!** to bring out (hr tho Spring trad* the largest, handsomest and most complete line of Perfect Fitting Clothing EVER SHOWN IN AMEKICU8! These goola hsvs been selected with great care and possess? an elegancs of design, beauty of finish and durability of texture, that fow Indeed can equal, and non. surpass. In every lotsncc w. . Wg ^ ^ ^ Qf |h# pob||# ^ the ^ that W6 haTe * lut go| GUARANTEE PERFECT FIT OR NO SaLE|«; = ";^ Barlow Block, - - - - Amerious, Ga. Wo havojnlso s largo and troll selected stock of psrfeet fitting Shirts, Collars, Cuffs, Neck and Underwear 1 And everything In the trny of Oenl’s Furnishing Goopa. ToUte and attcailvs|Balesinen will take [p’oaaur# in displaying iheao beautiful goods whether you wish to buy or not. THOM TON Wheatley’s Corner, WHEATLEY, : : Amerious, Ga A First Class School for Boys and Girls. The exercises of this school trill be re sumed cn Monday, the 5ib of Jmuntry. Terms, Bates Etc. : Primary Department per month,.. ..#2.C0 Intermediate, per month 3 00 First-Class, per month 4 00 Tuition dae at the end oi chcIi Scho lastic month. Patronage earnestly solicited. Good, honest, true and Mjnsre work Guaranteed. For further niriioniitrscali on W.H ALLEN, Principal. declOdlm Anderson ville School Will Open Sprlnc Term Jmmary 12th, 1884. TnlUoa 815.00. 820.000 and $25 000 per annum—less public fund about $3.00 per >upil. Board and tuition ten dolltn per i fear week.) month, paid monthly m ad vance. Manic $3.00 per month. For farther information *pijy to A J. CLARX, Principal, An.teraooTtlls Ga. deel7-w*eodtf Watches, Clocks and Jewelry, of All Kinds! SOLID SILVER ANDPLATOD WARE, TABLE AND POCKET CUTLERY, GOLD PENS, PENCILS AND TOOTHPICKB, WALKING CANES. OPERA GLASSES, OOI,D AND AND BILVER THIMBLES, ETC. Wo are Headquarter! for Spectacles and Eye-Glasses! Can unit any and every ono in Gold, Silver, Steel, Bronze, Zylonit*. Celluloid or I Rubber Frame*. We are Sole Agents for KING’S CELEBRATED PATENT COM* BINATION SPECTACLES—tbo beat in the world. Wo eell the Davis and Williams Singer Sewing Machines I end have constantly on band Nudles Oil., Attachments end Peris for *11 Machine. I We here the beet equipped ebop.for the Repair of Watches, Clocks and Jewelry. W vj nr 1 T) TT | in tbi* section of tne State. We employ none bnt fint-elaas workmen and guarantee . E. CLARK,Uoutwork. CHRISTMAS IB COMING, AND HAS MADK 1118 HK.\I>OlfAltTKKS AT THE COXFECTIONEKY HTOltE OP On Lamar Street WHERE CAS BE* FOUND A . BEAUTIFUL I SELECTION OP 1 PIANO AND ORGAN DEPARTMENT. CANDIES, FIIU1T8, NUTS, CANNED GOODS, RAISINS, CAKES, njrB I rtarmoniras «u»»“ “yp," llbo, Bridges, Rosin end *11 kind Tbi* branch of oar badness is steadily increming end ell we ask is that pertlee r , wb* expect to buy a Piano or Organ will call end examine onr stook end gat onr price, before they bay. If w* cannot do as well or better for yon than yon can do for yonrselves we do not uk yonr petronege. The liict that w* bare soldPianosand Onuns to dosens of tbs best buaineaa men in Americas shows plainly that we well aa low as any ont, and when yon bny from ns yon have no freight to pay and ears th* trouble ot nnboxing the initrnment, aa w* placa It in yonr bous* and give. yon n FIVE YEAR’S guarantee. We alto b.v* on band n large stock of small Musical In- •tramenu, eon.Utlog of Violins Guitar., Banjos TSmbourinea, Aeeordeon. and Harmonica., and aiao keep Strings of tbs very beat jnality, Violin Bows Tall piece*, 1 Instrument Trimmings. * The’Office of the Southern Express Company Foe the link one* at very Lew Prices; CTOrders for Oakes and other Baking attended to promptly. , b in oor .tor* and th.ir Agent, Mr. B. a COOPER is In onr employ as Book-keepat | and He 1 —"**" and will b* glad to serve all who are needing anything in oar line. CALL AND SEE US IN OUR NEW STORE! J? JAS. FRICKER It BRO. _