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The Old Doctors Drew blood, modern doctors cleanse it; hence the increased demand for Altera tives. It is now well known that most diseases are due, not to over-abundance, but to impurity, of the Blood; and it is equally well attested that no blood medicine is so efficacious as Ayer's Sarsaparilla. •‘One of my children had a large sore break out on the leg. We applied simple remedies, for a while, thinking the sore would shortly heal. But it grow worse. We sought medical advice, and were told that an alterative medicine was necessary. Ayer’s Sarsaparilla being Recommended above all others, we used it with mar velous results. The sore healed and health and strength rapidly returned.” J. J. Armstrong, Weimar, Texas. “I find Ayer’s Sarsaparilla to be an admirable remedy for the cure of blood diseases. I prescribe it, and it does the work every time.”—E. L. Pater, M. D.» Manhattan, Kansas. “We have sold Ayer’s Sarsaparilla here for over thirty years and always recommend it when asked to name the best blood-purifier.” —W. T. McLean* Druggist, Augusta, Ohio. “Ayer’s medicines continue to be the standard remedies in spite of all com petition.’’— T. W, Richmond, Bear Lake, Mich. • , Ayer’s Sarsaparilla, PBEPABKD BY , Dr. J. C. Ayer & Co., Lowell, Mas*. Pries fli sta Worth a THE ANNOUNCE NEW VOLUME OF THE CENTUM, BEGINNING WITH THE November Number. Many new and inviting Subjects will be treated during the year ; all in the well-known and inapproachable style which has gained for the CEN TURY the Chief Place —.N— Magazine Literature. For Sale AND SUBSCRIPTIONS RE CEIVED BY D. W. McGregor. The Athens BOOKSTORE. SINGLE NUMBER, 35c. - SUBSCRIPTION prepaid, $4.00 per annum. NEW ONYX NOVELTIES. C. AZ SCUDDER. -m' JEWELER. ’ TO A ROSE. O rose, that Ueth on my lady's breast, And bluHhest redder vet for very bliss That thou canst die in rapture such as this. Pity me, miserable, while thou art blest. And list, O rose, with ail thy petaled ears To every beating of her gentle heart, That thou may'st to my questioning impart The knowledge that shall make ail future yehrs One blooming paradise of love’s sweet flowers. One long unceasing draught of love's keen One endless strain of melody divine, Or one vast waste of bitter, barren hours. —M. J. Messer in Somerville Journal WITH LOAF AND CANDLE. (In parts of England there is a superstition that * loaf of bread and a candle floated on the water will seek the sunken body. In Yorkshire cake is white bread, breed is oatcake.] With a loaf and a candle! We live in the oddest world, where men tabor to do the simplest things in the most roundabout way, and to put whatever they »me in contact with to purposes other than those intended. Full a score of in the main not unintelligent men were about to search for the body of their master with a loaf of cake andacandla How a loaf and a candle should conduce toward the finding of the object they sought, It is not easy to see. What there was in the nature of loaf or candle to make each appro priate to the purpose, not one of these in the main not unintelligent men asked. The upper reach of the canal had drained Itself away, but at the locks the rush of water bad furrowed the bed, pent in us it had been between the walls, and had left deep pools. Below the locks the face of the land was fiat, the fall slight, and there the canal was brim ming, and much of the water that had over flowed still lay about in the fields. This por tion of the Keld basin went by the name of the Fleet, which indicated a time when it had been a waste of ooze and water channels, sometimes overflowed and sometimes dry. The whole of the drained canal bed had been searched between the lock and the bridge that carried the road across the river and canal a distance of three-quarters of a mile, but without success. The men who in tended prosecuting the search in their own fashion were clustered below the shattered locks. But the gathering did not consist of (non only. With them were some mill girls from a factory on the slope that had not stopj>ed, not having been affected by the flood. They wore scarlet or pink kerchiefs over their heads, pinned under the chin, and plain white pinafores to protect their dresses at their work from the oil, a costume as pic turesque and becoming as convenient These girls were there because it was an unsuitable place for them—no other reason will suffice to explain their presence. But women, water and wind will penetrate everywhere. Mrs. Sidebottom and Salome were also on the canal bonk. They had no faith in the experiment about to be tried, but each for different reasons thought it expedient to be present Salome would not be away, so in tense was her enxiety about the fate of Uncle Jeremiah, and Mrs. Sidebottom would be there so as not to seem indifferent Janet, tired from her long journey, and not strong, did not come out; she remained with her mo ther. Philip and Lambert Pennycomequick were there as a duty; a disagreeable and onerous duty the captain considered it, be cause it spoiled his dinner. A loaf and a candle. A good round loaf of baker's bread had a hole scooped out of it, and into this hole a tallow caudle was thrust The candle was lighted and sent adrift on the canal. The night was dark, the moon did not rise fpr another hour or more. All the mills in tie valley were dark. Not only had they been brought to a standstill by the flood but the main of the gas was broken. This was the cause of the eclipse, likewise of the lamps on the road. The water had left the cottage Os the lockkeeper, and the bodies of the dead man and his wife bad been found and laid on the sodden bed. A yellow glimmer shone out of the window, for a candle burnt there, and a fire had been kindled. An old woman, a relation, driven from her home by the water, was sitting there, trying to coax a fire to keep in, in the wet and rusty grate, and supplying herself with gin to keep out the chill. I'm town on the hill flank twinkled with lights, and just beyond the ridge pulsated the auroral flicker from the distant foundries The lamps on the railway shone green and red. Some of those engaged in the search bore lanterns. The cluster on the embankment, with the moving lights, the occasional flash over a red kerchief or a white pinafore, and the reflec tions in the water, united to form a pictur esaue and striking Dicturet “Si ’there,” said one man. “Tleet (light, be beadin’ agin t’ stream.” “There’s no stream flowing,” said another. “There owt ta be, and there-is for sewer. T’can’l be gonln up t’ course." “Because t’wind be blawing frae t’ east. It was true; the loaf of bread which had been placed in the water, instead of taking a seaward direction with the natural fall of the current, was swimming slowly but per ceptibly upward. The yellow flame of the candle was turned towards the locks, show ing in which direction the wind set, and ex plaining naturally the phenomena. The cur rent was so slight that the wind acting on the loaf had power to overcome it “Bho’s travelin’ upwards,” said the first speaker. “She’s bound to seek him aht," Into the canal suddenly fell a mass of un dermined bank, making a splash and sending the floating light gyrating and dancing as the wavelets formed. Oue of the mill girls, going too near the edge, had trodden on the loosed soil and nearly fell in herself, provok ing u laugh and a reprimand. “Mind what tha’rtuboot, lass,” shouted one of tlie men, “If tha falls in I’m none boun to Lug tlieu aht." “1 can crawl aht wi’out thy hugging. Rill,* answered the girl promptly. “Eh I” said another, “Effie, for sewer thou’rt not bawn to be drowned.” Some byplay went on—a half romp—in the rear, between a young wowlcomber and a girl reek-r. “Na, then,” Shouted the night watch, “we’re none come aht for laikes” (games) “and if you’re to remain you must be quiet.” The incongruity of their behavior with the gravity of the occasion struck the young peo ple, and they desisted. What had become of the refuge butt Curiously enough, till this moment no one had noticed its disappearance, perhaps be cause of the completeness with which it had been effaced. No sooner had the steam pene trated to its interior than it hod collapsed, and every brick and slate and rafter had been swept away from the platform it had occupied. The policeman had joined the party, carry Ing in front an enormous bull’s eye lantern. One of the men had provided grappling irons, always kept near the bridge because accidents were not uncommon in the canal and the river; drunken men fell in, children in play got pushed over, girls in paroxysms oi despair throw themselves in. ; Tlk' loaf with the )|gh£ had now got ulnve the spot where the bank 6ad fallen in, tn;d the ripple aided the WitiU in carrying it with in the locks. “Sho’s got an idee!" “Wbeer! Ft crust or i’t crumb?” Sho’s niakin’ root ahead for t* deepest lioyle (hole).” It was so, the loal hud entered within the walls. Every now and then, on a ripple, the bread leaped and the flame wavered as a banner. The draught snuiied the gloving wick, and carried .-ome of the red sparks away ami ex tinguished them in the black water. v The searchers now congregated on the paved platform and looked timorously, yet inquisitively, into the gulf where lay the pool dark as ink. The candle Camo faintly Irra dinted the inclosing walls, and i>ractcd u streak of fire on the surface of the water. When thus the movements of the loaf were such us to give color to the super stition, for it careered in circles, then struck across the canal, wentjsack as if disappointed in its quest, run up the course, and then turned aud went down the inclosed sjmee, and finally cane forth from between the walls. There it halted a moment and danced and careened over, and righted itself again, as relaxing from its search, and tossing the flame in a defiant manner, as if it was dis gusted with its work, and resol ved.»e longer to prosecute the inquiry. But a minute later it came apparently to a better mind; the flame became steadier, it recommenced its gyrations, described a loop, and suddenly be came stationary at a spot a little short of half way across the cauaL The strange conduct of the loaf was, in re ality, caused by the currents and revolutions of the water, but as these were unperceived by those who looked on, they became im pressed with the conviction that the loaf wa? really animated by a mysterious that impelled it to 'fulfill the task allotted to it. AU now stood hushed for fully five min utes, almost breathless, none stirring, every eye directed to the light to see whether it would remain where it was or recommence its wanderings. Then the night watch exclaimed i “The moon!” AU turned to the east and saw the orb rise red above a wooded hill The darkness was at once relieved. “Naw, then!” shouted BiU; “in irons, just at’ place wheer t’ can’l stands." The grapplers were cast in, and caught im mediately in some object near the surface. The men drew at the ropes, and the waters gurgled and were disturbed about the loaf, producing a broad commotion. The loaf leaped, turned over, and the light was ex tinguished. It had accomplished its task. “Whatever can’t beP asked one of the men. “Sho might be a coil (coal) barge sunk. Sfio’s sae heavy.” “Stay,”-said the nightwatch. “T water for sewer ain’t deep here, npbbut up to t’ armpits. Whativer it be, ’tis this at ha’ caught and held t’ cake. Ah fancy t’. top o’t concearn is just belaw t’ surface. If some o’ you chaps ’ll help, I’ll get in, and together we’ll hug it out” Two or three volunteered, and after much wading and splashing a cumbrous article was heaved out of the water, but not by three or four men; for several more, taunted by the mill lasses, went in to the assistance of the first few volunteers. “Why (in general exclamation), sbcAs a pi ano I" This discovery provoked a laugh, in which all shared. “How iver could a piano ha' got there?' was asked. “That beats a'," shouted another, “that t’ loaf and can’l shod tell where a piano lay drownded." The moon had risen by this time sufficiently to transform the whole sheet of water into oue of light Suddenly the laughter, the ex clamations of wonder died away—for some thing was seen that bad risen from the depths disturbed by the commotion of the water and mud when the piano was extracted. And seel the loaf, with its extinguished candle, was swimming toward the object It reached it; it capered about it; it ran round it and then attached itself to it What was it? Then there rushed by along, the line a train, with the whistle shrieking continuously, to give warning to workers on the embankment that it was coming. And that shriek so wrought on the nerves of some of the girls present that they screamed also in sudden terror, for—though no one answered the question what that blot on the canal surface was—every one knew. All stood motionless again, waiting till the scream of the train was lost, and then, in si lence, two men waded into the water, reached the object, drew it after them to the bonk and laid it on the towpath. Then the group drew toward it, after ft mo mentary hesitation and recoil, and the police man passed the ray of his bull's eye lantern up and down it. The question oould no longer ba, “What waettf” It must now be put, “Who is it?” Yes—who? For the body just recovered was defaced almost past recognition. “Whoever he may be,” said the policeman, “we must find out by his cloas, for his face and head be that mashed and mutilated—tis apictur. For ceartain the piano must ha’ fallen on him, that is on his head, and left not a feature to recognize." “And the clothing is queer," observed the night watch. It wasso. The body recovered was partially naked, with bare feet, and wore nothing more than a torn shirt and a greatcoat. “Stand back," ordered the policeman. “Let Miss Cusworth come for’a rd.” And be stooped and spread his handkerchief over the disfigured face. Salome stepped forward. She was shud dering but spoke with composure, and not till she had thoroughly studied thecorpsaat her feet. “This cannot be Mr. Pennycomequick," she said; “be was in a black suit. He had been out to dinner ” “I beg your pardon,” said Mrs. Sidebot tom, who had pushed forward; “he was not dressed. I went into the bedroom as soon as I knew he was lost, and found that his dress clothes were there and the bed disturbed.” The policeman, kneeling, examined the pockets. From that In the breast of the over coat he drew forth a card case, and held it close to the lantern. Salome looked at it and said immediately, “That is Mr. Pennycomequick *b card case.” “And his cards are in ft,” added the police man. Salome looked again attentively at the body. “That is Mr. Pranyoomequick’s overcoat I know it—but that cannot be Mr. Penny ocmequick wearing ft" The policeman had now extracted a letter from the pocket; the address was blotted, but after a little examination could be mode ouf: “J. Pennycomequick, Esq., MflnPr, Mergp troyd.” ‘Gt is strange that he should be without his boots,” said the policeman, reflectively. “Not at all,” said Mrs. Sidfbottom. “Any one but a fool, as soon as ba is In the water, kicks them off, as they fill and drag him down. I can swear to the identity—that is my brother. Remove the body to the house,” —From The Pennycomequicks; A story of the English floods, by S. Baring Gould- ONLY THREE MORE DAYS LEFT TO GIVE AN ORDER om A SUIT, In which we guarantee to save you •'55.00 to SIO.OO. Measures taken and FIT GUARANTEED. Our stock of Dress Goods, C arpets, Shoes, &c, is complete M. Myers & Co ■m a The Athens Manufacturing & Importing Co., having madean assignment to me, I now otter to the trade and the public generally, THE ENTIRE STOCK Os Crockery, Glass,Tin, VV Ooden and Willow Ware, Silver and Silver Plated Ware, Candies and Crackers, and a large lot of goods for the Holiday Trade. All of which I offer for cash only, and at actual cost. Merchants from ail the neigh, boring townsand vicinity will find it to their interest to see these goods and get prices- Prices in case lots to the trade quoted on application. These goods must be sold at once, and the business wound up. Respectfully, J. D. ALBRIGHT, Assignee Finley Alliance. Meets in this city every Saturday morn ing at 10 o’clock. All Alliancemen in Athens and vicinity, are coidiidly invited to attend. For Rent, One twenty acre farm inside corporate limits, in East Athens. On the place a five-room dwelling, stables, b>trns, etc. For full particulars apply to J. M. Allen, Commercial Hotel. Noticed Dftaolntion. The firm of Moore & Henley heretofore doing business in Athens, Georgia, has this day been dissolved by mutual consent, Mr. Moore withdrawing. Mr. Heuley having purchased the interest of Mr. Moore in the business, he assumes ail lia bilities, and is fully authorized to make settlements and collect all debts due the old firm. The business will be continued in name of W. L Henley, at same stand. This Ist day of November, 1889. John R. Moore. W. L. Henley. Being forced to retire from the firm of Moore & Henley on account of continued bad health, I have sold my interest in the business to Mr. W. L. Henley, who will continue the business and keep it up to its present high standard. 1 solicit the con tinued patronage of my friends, fully .be lieving that they will meet with the same tair and honest treatment that they have always received. I return my friends in particular and the public generally, my sincere thanks for the liberal patronage I have received. Respectfully yours, J. R. Moore. AUCTIoSrSALE OF City Lots! Having divided the front of my property on corner of THOMAS AND WASHINGTON STREETS into four most valuable STORE LOTS, 24W x9O feet each : And the remainder into FIVE most desirable Residence Lots! facing on Washington Street. I will sell all of these Lots at Auction, on Tuesday, Nov. 26,1889. This will be the ehanoe to bay first-class property in the business portion of the city, either for STORES OR BUILDING LOTS. Sale to begin at 11 o’cloak, a. m., Tuesday, Nov. 26th, 1889. Plat oi property can be seen at my office, or at stables of Holman & Dead wyler. H. H. CARLTON, nov&dtf. CITY TAX. The last installment of City Tax for 1889 is now due, and required to be paid by the Ist day of November next. VOTEBSI The Books for the registration of voters are open at my office, aud will be closed at 2 o’clock, p. in., on the 20 h day of No vember next. Come at once, pay your tax aud reuister. W. A. Gilleland, Athens, Ga, Oct 12—dtd. NEW Opera v House, OUSTZE JSTIGFHZT, Wednesday, 16 The ever welcome Sprightly little Comedienne, and best Lady Banjoist in the World, HBTTIR Ably. Supported by a Great Company of Comedians & Vocalists, Comprising the Most Finished Actors, the Funniest Comedians, the Handsomest La dies and the Best Dancers that Money and Good Management cau possi bly secure, presenting the Best Comedy of American Lite ever presented to the American public, - Little Coquette A charming character creation, touching the heart with genuine pathos, yet brim full and bubbling over with humor, and sparkling with homely wit. SEE THE BEAUTIFUL TABLEAU, the vision or the war. THE BATTLEFIEED near Vigkburg, Miss. THE DYING SOLDIERand his Child. Illustrated with Graftd Special Scenery, Colored Files and Novel Mechanical Effects. You may search the world for a subject, and you will find none dearer to every true American’s heart than this simple story of the honest manhood that axistea between the Union and Confederate soldiers of the late war, and of the unselfiilh and never ending love of the one for the other’s ohilu. AT CO»T. l.arge Stock ifllen’e Furnishing Goode. We have decided to cloee out our entire stock of Furnishing Goods at cost, and de vote our attention entirely to our Merchant Tailoring department. On the*st day ?»f November, this sale wi'.l b- gin and con tinue until the stock is ciused but. When we say cost, we mean it. Come one time, and be convinced. Woolen Underwear, Umbrellas, Woolen Socks, Suspenders, Woolen Gloves, Collars and Cuffs, Silk Handkerchiefs, Hate, soft and stiff, Silk Mufflers, Cottua Half Hose, Military Gloves, Ciavats and Scarfs, Kid Gloves, Bicycle Shirts, Fine Soft Moreno Half Hose, tor old Gentlemen; Extra siz • Laundried and Un laundried Shirts, etc. In fact, everything in the bouse except Suitings, and these we will make up for you lower than any first class establishment in the State. Terms cash, as we cannot afford to sell al cost, and wear out our shoes and life trying to collect the money. novl-lw Lucas & McDuffie. Notice. The firm of W. G. Lowry & Co., has this day been devolved, aud the business here: ftei will be knows under lhe firm of Rush’s Drug Store. • iAII > cc<amts the firm of W, G. Lowry & Co., must be paid at once to G, W Rush, Manager of Rnsih’s Drug Store, Nov. (Uh, JI. (. Will Keeps on hand at all times a full line of nwr m F.witr ffißMaunu Full Measure, Honest Weights and Good Quality J Guaranteed. IF YOU WANT Good Vinegar, Syrup, or Sugar. Give Him a Cali. A very floe line of CRACKERS, and a Fancy Brand of FIiOVR Which will always satisfy'. Al ways fresh. Best of Lard, Hams, Dried Beef and Breakfast Bacon. Come and See. A. L. MITCHELL. C. C. CHANDLER MITCHELL & mNDLERj MONEY JLT 6 PER OJEJSTT We represent a Georgia company and will negotiate loans for money on farm lands at 6 per cent. Supply unlimited. Time, 5 years, payable in whole or in jiart, at your pleasure. If you have Real Estate in city or coun try you dtsire to Sell or Rent call on ua and wc will be glad to serve you. MITCHELL & CHANDLER, ISff, BROAD STREET, septsdw6m. AUens.Gu It is now time to pay last installment o city tax, and register. bee i'City Tax” notice ui another column 4