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eralt! and SMctrtiscr. NEWNAN PUBLISHING CO. B. W. MintUAY, I’.u«ltnn« MnnaRor. §AL ORGAN OF CITY AND COUNTY IpRII’TIOV 1’IMf’K. A YEA It. THE?’ CORSICAN VENDETTA; OR, LOVE’S TRIUMPH. PKJ>ICATKI> to mishks ki.i.a ooniiRrM AND JfANNI K HAHTMTKI.il. COM HI.I M KNTAIt V To TUF.1K NOTilb i:\I KU,K>TK l >• K I.OCITION. CIJAKACTKU8. 5J akin a. a Cornienn licroinc. Count I >a n ki.i.o. rejected suitor to Marina. Antonio, brother to Marltui. Tom a - - 1 ■ • : \t i. - flblo, Eowaud (iy.naHi> Ansthctiikh, Kngllsh lover of Marina. fFounded on the rloslnir scene in “M r. Barnes of New York.”] If 3 i 1 (i tn Corsica’s far distant Isle. Within an old ancestral pile, A bridal chamber (.'reels the eye. Brilliant as evenIna's starlit sky. ttoft. nimv laces, like sea-foam. Creep, wave-llke. over wall and dome; Candelabra shed rosy beams— From von Parisian mirror gleams Each costly feature of the room That tiore a strange or studied gloom. For every rug that decked the Moor. Lion or tiger ceased Its roar; Am! by eaeli rare Ktrasnin vase ....... Some rude war-weapon held its place. Ami near, where lender Venus smiled, |fc Was painted the Medusa wild; « W Ami everv • lipid’s art less grace i Was foiletl liv Satyr’s hideous face;— f. But. see! Tic* whole to harmonize, With agile form and starry eyes, j The bride, in shimmering satin sheen, Sf " Bursts like a fairy on the scene! ' “My wedding eve! (ierard. my king, Has gone the wedding gold to tling Among the throng;—and yet I sigh. Knelt easts on us a vengeful eye— On me. bemuse I have forgot Mine was an isolated lot — I’d sworn l>v till above, below. To avenge tli.v death, Antonio! And. more; an Kngllsh foreigner Should ne’er, they say, lie master here! The miscreants my slaves were born; I will not of my rights be shorn; But he triumphant ruler is— For they are mine, and I am his!” Look!—through the casement quickly springs Her foster father—wildly sings: ‘•Marina, rise!—you’ve conquered fate! A Corsican can iove and lmte! Come, daughter of a vengeful race, i’oine view that picture face to face! See voting Antonio as he lies With pallid face and upturned eyes! The picture sways upon the wall, As if indignant at his fall! Your brother, and my foster son, His glorious life but jusl begun! That picture, meant to steel your heart, \nd nerve your arm to do its part!” •‘I see, Tomasso; loose your bold, II is my wedding eve; you’re hold. Away!—your brain is surely wild, To lo’rture tints your foster chilli! If inv (ierard should find you here This ill-timed scene would cost you dear; This insult to his young bride-wife He’d cancel with your very life!” ••I am the killer, girl, to-night; While he lives I’ll not leave your sight; For, girl, the man whom you have wed Laid our Antonio with the dead!” “Those cruel words unsay, unsay, Tomasso, ’tIs my wedding-day! Mercy, mv heart stands still with tear!— You, Count llnnclla, enter here.” Dunella, with well-feigned surprise, Tomasso views with steel-lit eyes! “ Blood-hound, could you not obey, Vml spare heron her wedding-day? Too horrible! Depart! depart! I would have buried in my heart The secret coupled with our dead. Since von to-day with him have wed!" •• Speak. Count Danello, sneak tin* truth; Speal; if it blasts my budding youth!” “As God’s above and I’m below. Your husband struck the assassin’s blow! • No! Heaven is merciful! Oh, no! T’ll not believe it—leave me! go! But stav: the proof! My brain, it reels; My hand my heart-beat scarcely feels. The proofs, remorseless fiend! Ob, heart, l.et all thv tenderness depart! Those blasting proofs, none can deny— Not e’en Marina’s loving eye. Those letters burn into my brain! Ocrnrdn, mio, ne’er again Shall I behold that star-lit eye! Mv Jove-like. Saxon love must die! Tomasso shrieks: "This he your cry— The murderous Knglish eur must die! See ttiis stiletto wildly dart. As if it longed to reach his heart! Look on Antonio’s ashen brow! Ketnember vour vendetta now! Sei/.c vour stiletto! Now your eye Is full of death and tradegy. Now. vengeful blows your hand will give— Pauli’s honor still will live! But. girl, one word ere I depart: He spared not—strike him to the heart. Barbaric splendor marks the scene; The bride is Tragedy’s wild Queen! Without a tear, the myrtle wreath Is iTusliril upon tho floor honrath. H Nt! on tho air a trembling knell— •• Farewell, my Saxon love, farewell! Beside tlie crimson portiere. With dagger gleaming cold and hare, she waits within Iter bridal room The coming of the happy groom. “ 1 swore above his glazing eye By my hand should tho murderer die. ll is glorious face 1 cannot soi— ’TwouUI steel me against tiis perfidy. See. through those crimson folds must dart This bright stiletto to his heart! My Saxon ne’er will meet my sight. I am a Corsican to-night! I pledged that vow above the dean. I vowed to-day when 1 was wed— VownhI :ts ho pressed nu* to ills lioiiit PH love thee, till death do us part. 1 cannot take that happy life That fundiv called me angel wt.e. "Whence comes this tender, holy glow That floods with love’s sweet overflow Knob channel of my happy breast. That leaps to meet its heavenly guest. [Dagger falls; Marina kneels. Tomasso through the easement spies The heavenlv love-light in her eyes— Springs back -then hisses, fierce and ion . -Sline lie the hand to strike the blow . Seizes the dagger from her hold. Facer to pierce the crimson to Id. • •• Back, fiend! You know my strength ot wt... In iiis defense 1 now will kill! Give me the dagger, for 1 swear You shall not harm one golden hair. “ Marina, down! " Her throat he grips To hush those pleading, loving lips. His bloodshot eyes a moment peer 1'tKin a shallow coming near: Then quick he gives a serpent dart— The steel had pierced a beating mart. Tomasso draws the portiere. Vtni. weltering in his ltte-blood thi ri. Dunella falls. Concealed he d lain To see his hated rival slain. AH frenzied with Marina s crv. With lightning speed i.eir.ru doth fix . S, ,-s mad Tomasso by him dart. Catches Marina to his heart. Who. oone.oeie i by the night s alarms, Falls swooning in her Saxon s arms. Recovering slow, with matchh ss -rme,. lie:- fund hands frame that glorious face, Kxelaimlng. with triumphant cry: •• No guilt within that Saxon eve. •• Here are the proofs, my precious one. That 1 am not the reerean: one. •• Nay. other proofs I seorn to lui For love like mine can truly read: For He u ho writes on sea and sk> .. Writes truth, my husband, in thine eye. List of Letters Remaining in the Post Office at New- nan, Ga.. December 17th. 1SSS. If not called for in thirty days w ; 11 be forward ed to the Dead Letter Office: Louis A. Brown, Henry Davenport, Molli’e Crook, Chas. Kelley, Lewis & Duncan, Mrs. Sallie W. Logan, Mr. Stuart. George Williams. ,, ,, J. K. McCollum, P.M. Ungtli of the Foot. T, E. ATKIN SON, The ideal foot of modern ladies is about a No. 3. We hoar but little about the shining goal toward which the masculine foot is directed. The length of the average foot is a difficult matter to decide. Perhaps there was a time when its status was more reli ably fixed than at present. For in stance, the common unit of lineal measure, a foot, was derived from the length of the human foot. Human feot differ in length all over the world; so does the standard of lineal measure ment. There was a time when not only each country, but each town had a foot measure of its own, indicating different averages of the different feet in various localities. Taking the English foot (twelve inches) as a stand- aid, wo find the French foot to be 12.78, the Rhenish foot 12.35. As these comparative lengths were derived from the average human foot of these nationalities, we may Like comfort in the fact that we arc in the happv minority of inches at the base. The 'Rhenish foot of measure equals the English, and the German or Rhen ish foot varies in the different states. The longest foot of measure is that of j old Turin, which is equal to twenty inches of English measure. This lat ter, founded upon the length of the Turin pedal, might, in the persiflage of our time, be said to have descended by heredity to a certain section of our great country, famous, in fable at ! least, for its breadth and length of un- ! derstanding. In order to get an idea of the length of shoe sizes in inches it may he stated that a foot measuring ten inches with the weight of the body resting uj>on it may wear, comfort ably, a No. 6 shoe. The reader can figure from this up to the Turin foot of twenty inches by allowing three full sizes to the inch. Following are some measurements from life that show’ the comparative length of the human foot in different people. These measurements are well proportioned to the height of the per sons: In a man 5 feet 11 inches tall the foot measured 10i inches and the middle toe 2i inches. In Chinese sub jects, the ordinary height being 5 feet, the length of foot was 9 inches and 5 lines. Among a tribe of low stature Indians, whose height varied from 5 feet 1 inch to 5 ieet 3 inches, the length of the feet was found to be from 9 inches 4 lines to 9 inches C lines. A youth in tho South Sea Islands, C feet 7 inches in height, had a foot 121 inches long; his lower ex tremities measured 3s inches in length, circumference of calf of leg 17i inches and his ankle 10 inches.—Shoe and Leather Reporter. Trapped a Gray Tingle. A large gray eagle was captured on the farm of Peter Quinn, in Butler township, Scott county, la. The cap ture was made by Mr. Quinn’s son, Joseph. In the morning the eagle made its appearance in the neighbor hood and in the afternoon was seen to alight on Mr. Quinn’s farm. Arrange ments were then made for its capture. Mr. Quinn’s son got a wolf trap and set it on a hill, and fastened a live chicken near enough to it so that if the eagle made an effort to get the chicken away it would spring the trap. And this it did—sprang the trap twice without being caught. But it was de termined to get the chicken. The trap was set the third time and matters more carefully arranged for ! its capture. It was some little time before the bird made an effort to get its prey. Mr. Quinn's son stood off in the distance and watched. The eagle ilew over the trap once more and dart ed down to embrace the chicken in its claws. It fluttered over the trap a moment, there \va*a snap and chicken and eagle were flapping their wings together. The eagle was caught this time. Mr. Quinn’s son ran at once to the trap to embrace the captive. It ' a hold fight but could not get 1 The trap held it by one toe. Mr. Quinn now has it caged. Tlie bird measures six feet four inches from i tip to tip. It was the first eagle ever j seen in that county.—Cor. St. Louis ! Republic. lie Will Think He Met an Angel. A newsboy took the Sixth avenue elevated at Turk place at noon yester day, and sliding into one of the cross seats fell asleep. At Grand street two ! young women got on and took the j seats opposite the lad. His feet were bare and his hat had fallen off. Pres ently tho younger girl leaned over and f ilaced her muff under the little fel- 1 ow's dirty cheek. An old gentleman in the next seat smiled at the act and without saying anvthing held out a quarter with a nod towards the boy. i Tho girl hesitated a moment and then ! reached for it. The next man just as ; 1 silently offered a dime, a woman across the aisle held out some pennies, and before she knew it the girl with ; flaming cheeks had taken money from every passenger in that end of the car. She quietlv slid the amount into the j sleep ing lad's pocket, removed her mutt' geutly from under his head ! without rousing him and got off at Twenty-third street, including^all the passengers in a pretty little^iehna- tion of the head that seemed full of thanks and a common secret.—New ' York World. How li Feels to Tic lUch. I was talking with a friend of mine who for many years has struggle;! with pecuniary* difficulties, never being quke free from anxiety on this score until lately, when he came into posse-sion of a large lortunc. I in quired of him what his impressions wore in the novel condition, and he said: “The fact is 1 find my chief pleasure not in doing anything new, but in doing the old things with a new feeling. Fean taka a glass of wine now.” ho continued, “without count ing the cost; and I find that I enjoy uoing to t he theatre or taking my wife about in a carriage twice as rauen as I did before. Tlie queer part of it is,”, he van: on to sav, “taut I used to Trice i If on Icing extravagant and reckless once in awhile, as a mat ter of t nneiple, and I L.ive only just disi >\vred that, when I least sus- jk v. h! it. I was really conscious in the depths of my mind that I was paying out money."—Boston Post. It. .1. ATKINSON'. ATKINSON BROTHERS, DEALERS IN GENERAL MERCHANDISE, NEWNAN. GA. We offer BARGAINS in the sale of a small stock of Dry Goods, Shoes, Hats, etc., recently bought of Messrs. Parks & Arnold. Will sell at greatly reduced prices, to make room for a new stock in January. We ask for a share of trade, and promise on our part close prices and fair dealing. We will, after January i, 1889, sell either for CASH or ON TIME to'safe parties. Call to see us at second door south of First National Bank. ATKINSON BROS. COLE' NO. 2 SAW MILL, SUITABLE FOR ENGINES FROM SIX TO TWENTY HORSE POWER. The above cut represents our No. 2 Saw Mill. This mill is heavier and more complete than our No. 3, yet not so heavy or expensive as our No. 1 Mill, which is designed for larger engines. From years of practical experience we claim to have learned all the requirements of a good mill, and offer this mill to the trade as a result of some very clever designing, thoroughly tested on mills we bought for our own use, now operated dai ly to supply our trade and manufacturing interest, which re- quire-several million feet of lumber annually. The Mill has extra strong Mandrel, with solid wrought collar on end to brace Saw. The Mandrel runs in self-adjusting boxes, design ed to also adjust the lead of the Saw—a very great advantage in putting up the Mill. The Friction Feed is of improved design, and can be speeded to suit the work that is being done. The Fiame Work is built of Georgia pine, well bolted to gether. The Guide can be adjusted in all directions, thus keeping the Saw in perfect line. Each Mill is supplied with Rollers and Wedge Wheel to relieve Saw, two Cant Hooks, the Short Belts, all complete except Main Belt and Saw. This Mill will carry any Saw up to 54 inches. The Carriage sent with the Mill at the price named is 24 feet. Our Connected or Simultaneous Head Blocks are our own invention, and are designed for speedv and accurate work. They are justly very popular, being simple and durable. They are operated by the sawyer, thus saving the cost of one man. We can very safely promise entire satisfaction to any one wanting a Mill of this size. We manufacture smaller and larger sizes of Mills for the trade, which we will price low on application. We have on hand for immediate deliver}"— 35,000 FIRST-CLASS SHINGLES, (cheap.) 30.000 FEET SCAFFOLDING, (very" cheap.) Write for prices. R. D. COLE MANUFACTURING CO., Manufacturers of Steam Engines, Boilers, Saw Mills, Corn Mills, Power Cotton Presses, and all kinds of Mill work, NEWNAN. GEORGIA. CLOTHING! Our stock of Gents’, Youth’s and Boys’ Clothing is now in and comprises all the new Fall and Winter styles and fab rics. A handsomer assortment of Clothing has never been displaved on our counters, and wc are selling them at prices that will astonish you. A suit of good ready-made. Clothing for $5 seems incredible, but we are prepared to sell them at this figure, and all the way up to $30. Our fine Dress Suits cannot be matched in the city, either in style or quality. -00- BOOTS AND SHOES! Fifty cases of the celebrated Bay State Boots just received, including every style and quality, from the heavy brogan to the finest French calf. A large assortment of Boys’ Boots, all sizes. We make a specialty of Boots, and guarantee every pair sold. We arc also headquarters for Ladies’ and Gents’ fine Shoes, and recognize no competitor in this market. Our stock em braces everything that could be desired in this line. A full assortment of Children’s and Misses’ School Shoes, different styles and qualities. Remember, the “Bav State” Boots and Shoes are the best. -00- HATS AND CAPS! We have the largest and handsomest stock of Hats and Caps in the city, and" are offering them at prices that defy competition. Prices range from 25c. for a good Wool Hah to $4 for the finest Felt. Caps in great variety. HARDAWAY & HUNTER. T. E. FELL & CO. NEWNAN, GA., October 26, 1888. The Hunting Season is now upon us, and there is no sport more exciting, exhilarating, or healthful. We are pre pared to furnish anything in this line—Breech-Loading Dou ble Guns, Muzzle-Load Guns, Single Guns, Repeating and Sporting Rides, Winchester Repeating Rifles, Octagon bar rels, 26 in., at prices that are not duplicated this side of Balti more. We have the best $15.00 Breech-Loading Gun ever offered in this market; former price $20.00. Machine-loaded shells, any gauge, at reduced prices. Hunting equipments, Gun Cases, Coats, Flasks, Belts, Loading equipments, etc. GREAT REDUCTION! For the next thirty days we will offer our entire stock of Breech-loading Guns at importation prices. Now t is the time to buy. We have the genuine BONEHILL gun, at prices never before offered in Newnan. MICKELBERRY & McCLENDON, WHOLESALE GROCERS, PRODUCE AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS, NO. 15 SOUTH BROAD ST., ATLANTA, GA. Hay, Oats, Corn, Meal, Bran, Stock Feed, Onions. Feathers, Cabbage, Irish Potatoes, Dressed and Live Poultrv, Meat, Flour. Lard, N. O. Syrup, Dried Beef, Cheese, FRUITS AND ALL KINDS OF PROVISIONS AND CONNTRV PRODUCE. Consign Die 1.is I'viek - an! pr- • r •nitrances. Goo.i, dry, fire-proof s!(>r ige. Ks-.e!., ;i; fa- ti - - t::e Car: : x :.:ible Judge Tolleson Kirby, Traveling Salesman. Kefkkescb3: Gate City National Bank, a::J merchants and bankers of Atlanta generally. cn w s o o o >* o 3 o ad I ^ _3 Cfl S m A o7“ Z y J C, •5 o rt * X O o CL O < x. -3 O' r- .= « """ rj ■ r— r-* - o . o G X ic 'X. V ’A u J 5 Z ‘ * rt — "3 O Q ”C x 3 u o X AJ ►J ^ y rt -3 y y zn y CL - C r S U C u r* U 3 cr y 3 — . £ i- t Z Si u o y u a- c s- 3 _3 3 y - c . " y=r £ y y 3 u — o O y y ^ y 3 (V CD < i-J PQ oZ on o Z j E— 1 GO DONAHUE, JUDSON, & CO. HOUSE AND SIGN PAINTING, PAPER-HANGING AND DECORATING, 20 S. BROAD STREET, ATLANTA, GA. Country work solicited. Refer ia any builder or architect in Atlanta, Ga.