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Newnan, Ga., Friday, Oct. 21, 1887.
BY THE NEWNAN PUBLISHING CO.
SOME QUEER MARRIAGE LAWS.
S. W. MURRAY, Businemi Manager.
OFFICIAL ORGAN OF CITY AND COUNTY
SUBSCRIPTION PRICK, 8I.r>0 A YEAR.
ENTKKKD AT THE l'OST-OFFICK, NEWKAX,
OA., AS SF.COXn-CT.ASS MATTER.
! TREASURES FROM THE BAHAMAS.
The Interesting Experiences of a Scien
tific Party from Pennsylvania.
Tlie little party of biologists sent out by
the University of Pennsylvania in June
to make investigations and researches
have returned with abundance of glory
and several boxes, tubs and tanks full of
curious specimens. The primary purpose
of the jaunt was to give the party an
opportunity to determine upon the Ba
hamas as the site of a biological marine
station that the university desires to estab
lish, and hopes to have in existence within
three years. It already luls a considerable
fund for that purpose.
The residence of the party during their
slay was at a comfortable house three
miles from Nassau, almost upon the
water’s edge. They lived in community,
each member taking charge of the men
in turn. The cost was extremely modest.
The men went to work at once, taking
advantage of such assistance as the people
roundabout could afford. A young boat
man and diver named Brown was found
to be of great use, having already served
three distinguished naturalists.
All the party were good swimmers,
and soon learned to do their own diving.
Each provided himself with a crowbar
and a water box, a small box with a plate
glass bottom. The glass, quieting lhe rip
ples on the surface of the sea, enabled
them to see far down into the depths,
many times to the very bottom. When
any one saw a bit of rock bearing corals,
anemones, sponges, or other objects that
he wished to secure he tossed the glass
aside, dived down and pried the desired
specimen loose with the crowbar and car
ried it up under his arm. Practice en
ables them all to stay a long time under
water. Mr. Marshall frequently remained
two minutes submerged. Dr. Dolley says
that any man can remain under water a
considerable time if he will simply make
up his mind to do so. There is an intense
feeling of oppression at first, but Dr.
Dolley says it is simply nervousness, and
ysoon passes away.
\ The men could work in pairs, and
’I.hough the salt water dimmed the sight,
Jihey managed to see sufficiently well un-
' >'tcr water. They had no water spectacles
wjrith them. The water round the coral
rc^efs is full of tiny animalculae, which
stiing the skin, and the naturalists were
obliged to cover their bodies as thor
oughly as possible. As it was, their
harjds, which'they kept bare, were stung
into a condition of intense redness. The
parity made such investigations as they
could find time for into the habits of the
sponge, and besides made a four days’
cruise in a schooner.
Altogether specimens were obtained of
every variety of coral known to exist in
the region, a number of new anemones
and sponges were discovered, and the col
lection of crustaceans and echinodsrms is
complete. The moths and butterflies are
well represented, as are the reptiles, liz
ards, snakes and turtles. Besides the
animals secured, a fine collection of na
tive woods, some seventy varieties, was
added, and a large number of tropical
plants were potted and brought alive for
the new conservatory of the biological de
partment. Among them are specimens
of nearly all tlie orchids found on the
islands.
Several medicinal plants were secured,
and experiments will bo made as to their
therapeutic value. Among them is a
curious bean that animals are very fond
of eating. At first the animals grow
beautifully fat and sleek. But in about
two weeks their tails and manes drop off,
in another week their hoofs and horns, if
they have horns, go. Then they grow
weaker and weaker, and finally die of
fatty degeneration. But even to the end
they eat the beans with infinite relish.
There are other plants in the collection
that are used by the natives in the tr eat
ment of rheumatism and dysentery with
apparent success. The doctors are “bush
men,” who have learned the medicinal
quality of herbs and roots and trees by
tradition. Governor Blake, for the party,
sailed to the Island of Alaco one day and
settled the question as to whether flamin
goes sit in or stand over their nests, a
question about which naturalists have
been in dispute these many years. Dr.
Dolley says Governor Blake reported that
flamingoes sit in their nests like other
birds. The party went swimming at
night in a wonderful phosphorescent
lake. At every stroke the swimmers
created waves of fire, and when they
climbed out upon their boat their bodies
seemed to be covered with myriads of
filming sparks. The “sparks,” of course,
were myriads of copepods, the little glow
ing creatures who give the appearance of
fire to the surface of the lake.
Some skulls of the Luycayans, the
original inhabitants of the island, who
were exterminated within thirty years
after their discovery by Columbus, were
found in a cave. One of them will be
presented to tlie Academy of Natural Sci-
- Ifncf tlio 1-iinlno-ir'il sneoi-
ences here. Most of the biological speci
mens will be placed in tlie museum of
the department at tlie university.—Phila
delphia Times.
Custom* of the Old Days—In Ancient
Rome—Jewish Marriage.
The Roman church alone regarded
marriage as a sacrament, but all the other
churches recognized it as a divine institu
tion, and, accordingly, every denomina
tion has provided religious services for its
solemnization. So strong a hold did the
church in England gain upon it that for a
long time the regulation of marriage and
divorce was almost exclusively under the
church’s jurisdiction.
Among the Romans there were three
ways of obtaining a wife—by capture,
sale or gift. When a Roman bought a
wife—and this was the usual way—the
ceremony that followed was merely gone
through for the sake of having indisputa
ble evidence of the sale. Tlie head of the
family had to give her over to the hus
band in the presence of witnesses, and it
is from this that we now have the custom
of giving away the bride. Before thj
period of Rome's greatness the parties
could dissolve the marriage by mutual
consent.
When they wished to terminate the
contract they usually went before an
altar and in the presence of witnesses
declared the marriage at an end. At and
after the time of Rome's greatness the
marriage was indissoluble. The Roman
husband took liis wife riot as her husband,
but as her father. She came into his
family the same almost as an adopted
daughter.
Originally the husband had absolute
and complete control over her and her
property. Even after his death she was
subjected to any guardianship that he
might have had appointed for her during
his lifetime. But a change came in her
condition, and came as changes usually
come, from one extreme to another. The
wife was now subject to the tutelage of
guardians appointed by her own family.
This tutelage gave her a very independent
position as to her separate estate and
person.
Before this change came, and even
afterward, there was exercised among
the Romans complete tyranny by the
head of the family over his relations
which were members of his family.
As head of the family, the eldest male
was always the head; he had power not
only over his relatives, but all persons
connected with his household and his
children’s households. While the father
lived his son was subject to him, al
though the son might be 40 years old and
have q. large family of his own. 'the
grandchildren were subject to the grand
father the same as their own father.
The family was then regarded much as
we now regard the individual. If a mem
ber committed a crime the whole family
was held responsible, and it was perfectly
lawful for the injured family to get re
venge or satisfaction, even if it were
necessary to exterminate the whole of
fending family. This was carried to such
an extent that whole families were de
stroyed.
The blood feud, and it was well
named, descended from father to son.
It was to the Roman, in effect, what the
inherited curse was to the Greek. The
feud was kept up not so much for the
sake of punishment as to prevent the
supposed liability of the offending family
to commit fresh offenses. W T ith all their
peculiar customs in regard to the family
it must be said to their credit that they
neVer to any extent practiced polygamy.
If the Romans did not countenance
polygamy tlie Hebrews did, and they had
a more peculiar custom. There was a
law among them called the Levirate,
which means brother-in-law, and accord
ing to this law, at the death of the hus
band, the next oldest unmarried brother-
in-law of the widow married her if there
were no children.
In this way the wife of the eldest
brother might, in the course of time, have
been the wife of all the brothers. This
custom afterward extended to many of
the western nations, but the marriage
took place whether there were any chil
dren or not.
There was another kind of marriage
called polygnia, and, like the Levirate, it
extended to the western countries. This,
however, did not gain much foothold
among the Hebrews. Polygnia was sim
ply polygamy reversed. According to it,
the woman was the head of the house,
and might have as many legal husbands
at one time as she pleased. Her children
bore her name, and recognized her as
head of the house.
Some of the customs attending a He
braic marriage were peculiar. Tlie bride
groom dressed himself in the most gor
geous style he could command. He next
perfumed himself with frankincense and
myrrh. Then he went forth covered
with garlands, or, if he were rich, he
would wear a circlet of gold and ride a
gayly caparisoned horse. He was at
tended to the bride’s house by his grooms
men, musicians, singers and torch-
bearers.
The marriage was always celebrated at
night, and the bridesmaids were provided
with lamps to meet the bridegroom when
he came. On his arrival, he found the
bride, bridesmaids and company awaiting
him. As soon as the actual ceremony
was over, the entire company returned to
tlie bridegroom's house with great re
joicing. When they reached the house,
they partook of the wedding feast. The
festivities usually lasted during fourteen
davs. The groom not only furnished the
feast but the robes of those who took part
in the ceremony.
Pioneer marriages in this country, not
a century ago. had some resemblance to
a Hebrew wedding. In those days the
marriage was the cause of great excite
ment. and the whole neighborhood was
usuallv invited.—Pittsburg Dispatch.
J.B. MOUNT'S
EMPIRE STORE,
(On Greenville street, next door to Dr. Reese’s Drug Store,)
Originator of Bock Bottom Prices in Keicnnn, Georgia.
THE GRANDEST DISPLAY
-OF-
DRY GOODS, NOTIONS,
I AM VERY BUSY!
But will stop long enough to give a few pointers on DRY GOODS, SHOES
AND CLOTHING—not many—just, enough to worry the boys and set the pub
lic to thinking. Some of my remarks may fall with a dull, sickening thud upon
the ear of my competitors; out I have abandoned all hope of getting rich in one
brief season, and am determined to put my goods down and be content hereafter
with a reasonable profit instead of trying to “make it all” between September
and May. I therefore respectfully submit the following for the consideration
of the public, which I trust will be accepted as evidence of the reforms I have
resolved upon:
CLOTHING I
In this department J have an elegant line of Light-Weight Overcoats, rang
ing in price from $12 to $15. Splendid Heavy < )vereoat«, from $4 to $18.
Good serviceable Suits, late style, $5 to $1<>.
Excellent all-wool C’assimere, Scotch and Worsted Suit.-, both business and
dress, $10 to $20.
All of these goods are custom-made and first-class.
GENTS’ FURNISHING GOODS I
I keep a handsome and full line of Gents’ Furnishing Goods, including Shirts,
Collars, Cuffs, Handkerchiefs, Underwear (in cotton and merino), Neckwear, etc.
I can sell a No. 1 reinforced Linen bosom Unlaundried Shirt for 50c., and am
selling dozens of them every week. They take on sight.
Good drilled Drawers at 25c. per pair.
These are not baits, offered to special customers, hut are sold alike to all.
Hats and Caps of every description, including the latest styles and best man
ufacture.
Wool Hats, 35c. to $1.50. r
Best Felt, $1 to $4, including Stetson’s best.
All-wool Scotch Caps, 50c. Formerly sold for 75c. and $1.00
Handsome Derby Hats, $2.50, all shades.
SHOES AND BOOTS !
CLOTHING,
BOOTS, SHOES, HATS,
TRUNKS,
CARPETS, ETC.,
And everything included in that line of business, ever presented to the public.
Tlie largest shipments of New Goods from the best markets in the country,
which, for style and selection, have no superior.
For fully thirty days J. B. MOUNT ransacked the Northern and Eastern
Markets in the selection of this stock, and never before has he met with such
marvelous success. This trip North will long be held in memory by the people
of Coweta and adjacent counties; for he has thereby secured for them bargains
in every department—truly bargains—that will open the eyes of the trading
public.
To describe the many novelties, the endless variety, the immensity of his
stock, and the many BARGAINS he is offering, would only result in a faint ef
fort. Nothing short of a thorough examination of his STOCK AND PRICES
can give a proper knowledge of
I have the largest and most carefully selected line of Gents’ and Ladies’ Shoes
in town. This may seem an extravagant assertion, but it is true nevertheless, as
an inspection of my stock will prove. I sell the famous FRANK T>. WEYLD-
MAN CO. Shoe. This establishment manufactures only the finer grades of
Children’s and Ladies’ Shoes, and I keep all the different styles and grades. The
cheapest Ladies’ Shoe of this manufacture is worth $2.50; the best, $4.00.
1 keep also a complete assortment of Misses’, Children’s and Infant’s Shoes,
manufactured by the same house. Infants’, Out*, to $1.00. Children’s and Miss-
ds\ $1.50 to $3.00.
Every pair of Weyldman’s Shoes is sold upon an absolute guarantee, and if
they do not come up to representation money will be refunded.
I sell an All-Leather Woman’s Shoe for $1.25.
In Men’s Shoes I simply down all competition. My $3 Shoe can’t be match
ed in town for the money, and the manufacturer’s guarantee goes with every
pair.
Gents’ Hand-sewed All-Calf, Dress Finish Shoes, in Congress and laces, from
$4 to $6.
A general assortment of Men’s heavy Boots, Brogans, etc. Boots, $2.25 to
$3.50. Brogans, $1.15 to $1.50.
DRY GOODS !
J. B. MOUNT’S BUSINESS!
for which purpose he takes pleasure in extending a hearty invitation to one and
all.
Many competitors would cause the Trade to believe that every man blows his
own horn !—in answer to which J. B. MOUNT reminds the public of the crowds
he has blown together in the past three years, during which time he has distrib
uted liis BARGAINS over this and adjoining counties. Such “blowing” the
North Georgia people have, and always will, appreciate.
J. B. Mount guarantees to beat prices from io to 25c. per cent.
J. B. Mount guarantees the largest stock to select from.
Values and Taxes in the South.
The assessed valuation of twelve south
ern states is now $8,064,800,413. as
against $2,164,792,795 in 1879-80. an in
crease in seven years of $900,000,000.
The'rate of taxation is now 4 3-5 on the
average, as against 5 3-5 seven years ago.
Taxation is highest in Texas, Alabama,
Louisiana, Kentucky and South Carolina
from 5 1-4 to 7 1-2—and lowest in
Mississippi. Georgia and North Carolina
from 2 1-2 to 3 3-4. In other states the
tax is about 4. The assessed valuation of
Texas is now $621,000,000, and Texas not
only leads the twelve states in wealth,
but shows the greatest increase during
the last seven years, for in 1879 her as
sessed valuation was $304,000,000. The
next largest valuation is that of Ken
tucky. sia)000,000. and the third is
Origin of Chili’s Vineyards.
When the Spanish first began to colo
nize in Chili an Andalusian took three
grape plants from Seville to Valparaiso.
These increased and multiplied, and with
the addition of the finest plants from
Bordeaux and Burgundy. Chili now ships
large quantities of wine all over Spanish
South America and to France, where it is
held in high esteem by tlie wine agents.
—New York Tribune. •
J. B. Mount guarantees the largest variety.
Here are facts that he is willing to risk his reputation on—
5,000 yards of good Prints at 31c.—worth 5c.
2,000 yards Mattress-Ticking, 44c—worth 74c.
2,000 yards Plain and Brocaded Dress Goods at 4c.—worth Sc.
1,200 yards splendid Plaid Dress Goods at 5c.—worth 10c. (These goods were
bought in a job lot, and is a splendid bargain.)
S00 yards Dress Goods at 10c.—worth 15c.
3qu
12-8 Wide Tricots, best quality, sells everywhere'at $1—only 75c.
tqi
Every shade in Tricot, Ladies’ Cloth and Flannel Dress Goods.
Dress Flannels, in all colors, at 25c.—same goods others ask 35c. for.
This is just the beginning to the endless amount of solid, honest Bargains J.
B. Mount has secured this season—
One case containing 1,800 yards double stamped Prints, something entirely
new, at 5c.—worth Sc.
1,300 yards New Fall styles Ginghams, the best made, at 10c.—worth 124c.
Every merchant will claim, and justly too, that there is a considerable advance
in prices in the Dry Goods line this season ; but J. B. MOUNT contracted for
the principal part of his stock in time to save the 15 per cent, advance on his
Jeans, Cassimeres, Prints, Bleached and Unbleached Domestics, etc., and is pre
pared to oiler you immense advantages. Stop here and read—
750 yards Virginia Cassimeres at 374c; others ask 5Qc.
800 yards all wool 8-ounce Jeans at 35c. ; others ask 45c.
I, 000 yards splendid Jeans at 25c ; others ask 33c.
600 yat’ds good Jeans at 20c. : others ask 25c.
900 yards Jeans at 15c., that can’t be matched for less than 20c.
Here you can liud a complete stock of both American and Imported Cassi
meres, Corkscrews, Diagonals, Worsteds, etc., from the cheapest to.the very best
imported goods.
J. B. MOUNT will cut all pants goods bought of him
FREE OF CHARGE.
Again—50 dozen Neck Shawls at 10c.; worth 25c.
50 dozen Unlaundried Shirts at 25c.—worth 50c. each. Very hard to believe
for such to be truth, but the public has long since realized that J. B. MOUNT
never advertises anything without the strictest compliance with his promises.
Bring this Newspaper with You.
Sharp’s Standard Needles at 24c. for full count paper.
Best American Pins, full count, containing 280 Pins, at 24c.
20 dozen Neck Shawls, warranted all wool, at 45c—sell everywhere at 75c.
Special 120 dozen lot of imported German Handkerchiefs, double printed bor
ders—the finest Linen Cambric, at 5c each. This bargain is matchless, and will
lay in the shade any 20c. Handkerchief in town.
250 dozen Misses’ Hose at 5c.—worth 15c.
200 dozen Sample Hose at 8, 10, 124 and 15 cents—worth double the money.
100 dozen Towels at 24c. each.
50 dozen Bleached Damask Towels at 10c. each.
J. B. Mount’s 25c. Corsets sell everywhere at 50c.
I can show an elegant line of Dry Goods, Ladies’ Dress Goods, Notions, etc.
Ginghams, best grade, 10c.
Calicoes, 5c. to 7c.
Bleacliings, 10-4 Sheeting, (bleached and unbleached,) Towels, Napkins, Ta
ble Linen, etc.
Checks, 74c. per yard. Sheeting, 64c. Shirting, 54c. Handkerchiefs, 5c. to 25c.
Ladies’Undervests, Jerseys, Corsets, (including Warner’s Health Corset,)
etc. Jerseys from 65c to $2.50.
Jeans and Cassimeres, (single and double width,) all prices and iiualities.
Flannels, (red and white,) all grades, from 20c to 75c. Opera Flannels, all
shades.
MISCELLANEOUS.
An immense line of Crockery, Cutlery, Willow-ware, etc.
A heavy line of Groceries, comprising everything kept in a strictly first-class
Grocery establishment.
I can sell Flour cheaper than any dealer in town, all made from new wheat.
I am selling the celebrated “SYLPH” FLOUR at SIX DOLLARS PER BAR
REL, and will haul it home for you if you live in town.
Other grades from $4.50 to $5.50. I have a big lot on hand and one car-load
to arrive.
I got on the inside of the market in this purchase and have decided to share
my good luck with my customers.
Georgia Barley and Rye, $1.25 per bushel.
Come and see me. It costs nothing to show goods, and I am prepared to
startle you.
J. R. HERRING.
NEW, ASTONISHINGLY NEW !
DIRECT FROM NEW YORK!
ire just ret
DRESS GOODS, TRIMMINGS, HATS and SHOES, which will surpass in
assortment, quality and prices anything ever brought to Newnan. I have by all
odds the most elegant line of SILKS, CASHMERES, TRICOS, GREYS, WOR
STEDS, LADIES’ GOODS, BLACK GOODS, etc., ever offered to the trade in
this city, which an examination will verify.
In FINE DRESS GOODS I can offer a handsome line of Black Silks, $1 25
per yard and upward. Same goods would cost in Atlanta $2 50 and $3 00. Tri-
cos and Greys, (different shades.) Ladies’ Cloths, (different shades.) Black
Goods, 25c to $1 50. Cashmeres, 20c to $1 50.
In TRIMMINGS I can furnish Silk Astrakhan, in all shades. Beaded Trim
mings, in sets and by the piece. Velvets in all shades, brocaded and plain. Silk
Braids for trimming.
A complete line of BUTTONS, for Fine Dress Goods, suitable for all shades
and grades.
BARGAINS IN WATER PROOFS!
BARGAINS IN BLANKETS!
BARGAINS IN DRESS GOODS !
BARGAINS IN FLANNELS!
Headquarters for Ladies’, Misses’, and Children’s Cloaks.
Lowest prices acknowledged in the past and “Rock Bottom” prices guaranteed
in this line In the future.
300 yards Red Table JCloth, guaranteed oil color, at 21c. per yard—worth 40c.
60 dozen Table Napkins at 45c per dozen—worth 75c.
Energetic efforts are always crowned with success. J. B. MOUNT’S aim and
object has been “ To Bring Down High Prices and Sell Goods at Living Rates ;”
and up to the present has never lost his grip.
For this season, not a single pair of Shoes have come to his house that were
not especially made for him, ana guaranteed to him against premature wearing
out, and he will make good any loss that may occur in this way.
Iam sole Agent for Goodrich & Porter’s Ladies’ Fine Shoes!
at
quality
Bean Ideal of Happiness.
When Henry Labouchere was at
Dieppe he asktjd a New Orleans beauty,
who is making a sensation there, what
was her beau ideal of happiness. She
said: “Swinging in a hammock all day
md having about a dozen royal liigh-
npsse5 standing around fanning me.”—
Hie Argonaut.
ompare prices
with any shoe sold in this country.
The best Women’s Polka made at 90c. per pair.
The best Brogan Shoe on earth for $1.25 at J. B. Mount’s.
My 75c. Unlaundried Shirt is advertised and boasted of in newspapers] by
others at $1.00.
J. B. Mount’s CLOTHING stock this season is grand. Here vou find every
class of goods—from the cheapest to the finest;—from the 25c Bovs’ Pants to
the finest Dress Suit ;—from the $2 Boys’ Overcoat to the finest Co'rkscrew and
Reversibles. No man will do himself justice to buy Clothing without going
through this mammotji selection. In short, J. B. MOUNT makes this bold as
sertion : He guarantees to undersell this or any other market, and save you not
less than 20 per cent.
CARPETS of all grades to select from.
A beautiful line of FLOOR OIL CLOTHS.
TRUNKS of all kinds, styles and prices.
The largest stock of GFNTS’ FURNISHING GOODS to select from, and
hundreds of other attractions.
ZST^Comc and see this grand STOCK before buying elseichere. It icill pay you.
J. B MOUNT,
JERSEYS, all grades and styles, 75c to $2 50.
An elegant line of LADIES’ CLOAKS, ranging all the way from $1 to $30.
I have a handsome lot of LADIES’ SHOES, the best in the market, without
exception. I can sell a No. 1 Ladies’ Shoe, neat and dressy, for $2 50. The very
best hand-made Shoe, all sizes, $4 50.
A full line of MISSES’ and CHILDREN’S SPRING-HEEL SHOES, all sizes.
A large lot of LADIES’, MISSES’, CHILDREN’S and INFANT’S HOSI
ERY, all sizes and qualities, from 10c to ?! tier pair.
ISA
I will undersell Atlanta or quit business. I MEAN EXACTLY WHAT
Try me.
E. S. BUCHANAN.
NEW HARDWARE AND SEED STORE,
GREENVILLE ST., NEWNAN, GA.
GUNS,
PISTOLS,
POWDEB,
SHOT,
LEAD,
FINE
RAZORS,
KNIVES,
OLD
• DOMIN
ION
STEEL
NAILS,
WAGON
AND
BUGGY
TIRES,
WAGON
AND
BUGGY
TIMBERS,
STOVES,
HOLLOW-
WARE,
GRATES.
SHOVELS AND TONGS, GRAIN SCOOPS, HARNESS AND ENGINE Oil, SOLID STEEL
AXES, PLANES, CHISELS, SAWS, AUGERS, HAMMERS, CORN SHELLERS,
STRAW CUTTERS, BELTING, ROPES, TWINES. AND A
COMPLETE LINE OF SMALLAR WARES.
Originator of “Rock Bottom Prices ” in Xewnan. >
FIELD AND GARDEN SEED.
A. POPE.
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