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About The Rockdale banner. (Conyers, Ga.) 1888-1900 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 5, 1890)
bockdale banner. XEEM8 : Suosoriptmoneye^ in advance.... $1, 00. „ ....50 cts •• tnree " ....25 “ legal advertising medium locicdale county. VoL XIII. WAS SHE TO BLAME? by abnil. May passed, June cams, and was rapidly hurrying on, and Ni Omsly was still in Washington. We should need a whole volume to chronicle the events of those weeks, and their effects on our friends; and as there would be nothing new or original in tbe ac¬ count, we will pass them over. Judge Richmond at this time, obeying the tyranical edicts of so¬ cial custom, went with his wife and niece to languish the sultry summer months away on the sand heated sea-shore, and their ab sence showed Lavere his secret. Re realized theMact that he loved Nina, and as soon as business would permit, to join them at Atlantic City. We will leave him in Washington for the present while we look into the af¬ fairs of our party at the seaside. Soon after their arrival at the Imperial, Nina, in company with her aunt, had strolled some dis¬ tance along the banks overlook¬ ing the beach, A thick, gray fog hung over them, which grew more penetrating every in¬ stant. Just as they were about to dispair of reaching their hotel without a thorough drenching, Mr. Allan, an acquaintance of Mrs. Richmond, came up. He seeured a carriage and accompa¬ nied the ladies to their hotel. He was much pleased with our he¬ roine; thought he had never seen such a lovely picture as she pre¬ sented standing on the beach, the roses glowing on her cheeks, the soft sweet brown eyes and every stray hair of the brown curls around tbe forehead strung with diamonds left by the kisses of tbe fog. From this first meeting fol¬ lowed others, and many happy joyous hours were spent by these two, chatting on the piazza, walking on the beach or sailing on the moonlit waters. But Allan was deeply in love with this un¬ affected, girl, but bow w'asit with her? She in her innocence had never discovered bis feelings; for he had never said anything which might have led her to think it true. She admired his manly character, but if ever a thought of love Or marriage flitted over her mind, Mr. Lavere’s face and figure rose before any other man’s. She had not for one in¬ stant thought of love in connec¬ tion with their intercourse before leaving Washington, but absence in her case as in his had revealed the fact that she did care for him. One evening about this time Bert Allan and Nina w r ere togeth¬ er on one of tbe piazzas overlook¬ ing the beach. The moon was rising, flooding earth and sea with its light. The far sound of music from boat came softly to them. Presently a voice singing to the accompaniment of the guitar that seemed strangely familiar, was born on the breeze to her ear. The tones came nearer and louder as the boat approached the hotel and Nina recognized the words of a song Mr. Lavere had sung for ber just before she left Washing to n. She almost trembled as she hstened. Bert Allan wathed her nervous ly, anxiously. Her face and man Her were a puzzle to him. Could be that she loved another and that those tones, those words had recalled some other Lrl time and Placed 3 ° w ? T f tt Ihe ex dted 1 rTn k ’ k T uce “Sh Shall li I tell you what i. 1 r ihono-ht tnou o m e I ,° aZed 1Dt ° yOUr faCe 3118 r ? o-. h “ “ id Presently. v res, she said carelessly. Then as he leaned toword her g be . looked up into his face and g 3{g*«gg g|S| r5s* X L s rs 1 tJSd :r: / el id .v IT / |JN^ i 1 K. / *W w ss) JT J> C * j v if 1 £ I XI CONYERS, GEORGIA, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBERS, 1890 sprang to her feet, as though to keep him away. “I must speak .^to-night, Miss Omsley,” he said resolutely, “and you must listen. Sit down. I love you, Nina, and so tenderly and truly; will you marry me? will you be my wife?” She had covered her face with her hands, and sank back in lier chair, but when he had finished, she let her hands fall in her lap, aud raised her eyes to meet his gaze. There were tears on her cheeks, and they shone in the moonlight. “I never guessed this.” she said faintly, “you never said any¬ thing, I never saw it it in your looks. Oh} surely it is no fault of mine.” . “And you do not love me? Nina, my darling, you do not know how I love you;” he said passionately. “Hush ! Please say no more. I cannot love you, and I cannot marry one I do not love, you could not wish me to, could you?” He tunned away his head. “No, I could not” he groaned. At this moment Judge Rich¬ mond and Mr. Lavere stepped on the piazza. “Nina, my dear,” said the Judge “have you no memory for cld friends? Here is Mr. Lavere.” He looked pale and confused at the two before him; and,though Nina’s head went round and round, she managed to say: “This is a charming surprise! When did you arrive? But let me introduce my friend, Mr. Allan.” They shook hands after the ap¬ proved fashion, and passed a few words, when Mr. Allan excused himself saying “he was going to Brooklyn early in the morning and had some business to attend to this evening before retiring.” Mrs. Richmond desiring her husbands presence, the two were left alone, when Mr. Lavere said, “You did not invite me here, I knew they would be glad to see me, at least. I wanted to see you,” ha went on breathlessly, while Nina only looked bewildered and said nothing. “What have I done that you should treat me so? My dear girl you know' that I love you—I love you.” He remained until a late hour in the night, and was only induc¬ ed to go then by a promise irom Nina"that she would see him early in the morning. We will say, however, that he did not resemble Hamlet, Lord Bryon, or any other blighted being in tho sulks, when he bade her goodby at the door of their parlor at the Imperial that night. Judge Richmond found it nec essary to return at once to Wash¬ ington. His wife left it altogether with Nina as to their accompa . n ^Indeedshe would go. Aspeed, trip to and a temporary sojourn in Hades would hare been accep table, if by going there she could avoid ;meetng Mr. Allan. She was deeply grieved over the ae quaintance and its results, and Uoped never to see him again, ye she could not accuse herself of trifilng with his^ feelings. She had been thoughtlessly, uncon sciously pleasing, and was not wil lfully wicked: altogether she would have been very, very mis erable only she was so happy > that she con id ? ofc remained < few weeks , . >She . in a Washington, enjoying herself to utmost capacity; then return ed home to make preparations for ^ approac hing Lavere insists shall not be later than the middle of October. . . j^-black-draught tea coiwCoa«tip«Uon. MOUNTAIN CKEEK A DeKalb County. By Our Special Correspondent. Oct. 31, 1890. Cotton pickers wanted. Some of the farmers have more cotton in the field than they can pick in a month. Mr. Thomas Dyer and sisters of Stanton, Ala., are visiting rela¬ . tives in our community this week. They will return next Sunday. Mr. Simeon H. S.neai left last Monday morning for. Orlando, Fla., whe^Q he remain through the winter. Several of uv attended the ex¬ position last week. Rev. H. F. Buchanan preached at County Line last 3rd Sunday. Fottr additions were made. James Russell, age twenty-five, taken sick in Atlanta and come home. He gradually grew worse and died last Friday night of ty¬ phoid fever. He was a consistent member of the Harmony Grove Methodist church and was inter¬ red there last Sunday morning. Rev. W. L. Holbrook assisted by Rev. Stilson of Norcross conduc¬ ted the services. The bereaved family have the sympathy of the entire community. The young folks enjoyed a dance f,iven by Mr. Oscar Alford at the hospital house of Mr. Dave Alford. Mr. James R. Smith attended thft Presbytery at Carrolton. We are glad to bear of Mrs. F. A. Ragsdale’s recovery. Mr. L. Mitchell is a candidate for t ,x collector. A more honest man could not be found. Mr. Glialston while overheated went in water at Anderson’s bridge to assist in building rock pillows and from that effect died. His remains were buried at Sod¬ om. A young eleven pound gentle¬ man visited Mr. E. L. Anderson one day last week, Mr. C. G. Hauuoh is going to move to Atlanta. Mr. W. H. Summers will occupy his house. Mr. Jackson Miner, jr., of Ocoa, Fla., is visiting relatives in our corner this week. He will return next Tuesday accompanied by Mr. Bud Pounds and children and John Pounds. Mr. Jno. W. Yeal of Atlanta is convalescing at his father’s. Miss Kato Winningham lias re¬ turned to her home in Atlanta after a two weeks visit. ,, Mr. ^ Patn«k , . i McGuffey -.r n re a popu lair clerk of Atlanta visited his father, James McG, last Sunday We are always glad to see Pat. Mr. Jo Sybrand of Eufala, Ala., is visiting bis father, near of Rock Chapel. Dr. Clayton of Charleston, 8. ^ *£?% S M?^ William McGuire JfJJ?L at Ma gm evening- -y- rg Beecher is by no means a g j oomy . woman; there is no black Qr mourning visible. Women mau y y ears younger might covet delicate bloom still on her cheeks an d the cherry light in her eyes an d the pleasant words with wh i C h she greets her friends. Q cly in moments Q f depression fropx physical suffering, with moist eyes, she has been heard to «<j do Mr Beecher. ’ gQ ^ 0 ^ eof h is views on death had ag he expressed it: “If have lost companions, chi 1 dren, friends, you have not lost ; them. They followed the V" yi " They nels unknown »? nt . t . h 5°?gj and 1 unsearcnco. .. t l e „Sf!h,°~ l , and they are mththe Lora; and you a^e g-ung > THE OLD SOLDIERS Rally Around Their Ohief. From Tho Gwiunett Herald. The abuse and detraction w ith wdiicb the enemies of Gen. Gor¬ don are seeking to crush him, is having ite natural effect, It is beginning to rally the old confed¬ erate soldiers, and their sons, around their clieif, Gen. Gordon is the commauder in-chief of the Confederate Veter¬ an Association of the Southern States. He stands to-day bofore the world as the representative of the men of 1865, who were bap¬ tised in blood in defense of south¬ ern honor and manhood. He is recognized from the ^"Atlantic to the Pacific as ihe greatest living hero of the lost cause, and when he is assailed with vindictivo ha¬ tred and slander for partizan pur¬ poses, it is but natural that bis old comrades should feel that they are the guardians of his fame. From the days of Joshua down tho ages, all nations, whether civ¬ ilized or barbarians, have delight¬ ed to honor the heroes who illus¬ trate human courage and daring in defense of home and liberty. There are but few instances, like that in fickle France, when Mar¬ shal Ney, “who had fought a hun¬ dred battles for his country and not one against her, was shot as a traitor. 5 ’ In the North, Grant and Sher¬ man and Sheridan and other Northern soldiers who fought for the old flag, are not only honored but pensioned so that they arc above want, and a grateful poo ple hold their good name above re¬ proach. The old Coated, receives no pensions, but bis liercic deeds are embalmed in the hearts of his comrades, and liis fame is part of the legacy he expects to leave his children. Tho Confederate Vetei’ans As¬ sociation, of Fulton county has in¬ augurated the work of defending Gordon from the slanderer’s foul breath. At a meeting last week Gen. Walker, Judge Hilyer, W. A. Hemphill and others made ringing speeches in behalf of the old comrade, and tho association adopted resolutions pledging the soldier element, at least, to stand by him in tliis trial to the end. Now, let the work go on,.. Our sister states are looking to Geor¬ gia to vindicate Gordon. From old Virginia and Texas, from South Carolina and Alabama, come appeals to vindicate the honor of the man upon whom Lee’s mantle fall. ___________ ^ __ No. 29 South Claibbobne, St., New Orleans, La., Nov. 8,1889. Wm. Radam, New Orleans, La.: Dear Sir—I wish to thank you for the jug of Microbe Killer you kindly sent me for the use of the Heme, and take this means of patient here that I feel confident wonl d hare cured had he known of your valuable remedy earlier. As it is, he is very much benefited by its use, and I feel as SU red before the jug is emptied many of the inmates of the Home be a ble to speak of the bene fits derived from taking the Mi crobe Killer. Again thanking ! y OU I am, dear sir, yours respect , f u l] y . Robert Parker. For sale by G. A. Lucas, sole agent . ----—► ~~ The negroes on the G. C. A N. railroad must be a rough set, judging from the way they cut, slash,, and shoot each 5 ther. Last Sunday two of them engaged in a dispute which re suited in two shots being wounded. fired nesrroes fatally OF CA8DUI a Touic ior Women. HOTICE. I will be in Conyers the first tients Saturday wishing in every to month, will find pa¬ see me me at the hotel or at Dr. Lee <fe Son’s Drug Store. Db. L. G. Brantley. The way to wealth is as plain as the way to market; it depends chiefly on two words—industry and frugality; that is waste neith¬ er time nor money, but make the best use of both.—Franklin. True happiness never flows into a man, but always out of him. Hence, heaven is sometimes found in cottages and hell in palaces. Be wen itself is more internal than external.—J. P. Newman, Not all are called to heroic self denial in the world’s behalf. A wise conscientious and propor¬ tionate setting apart of time and means helps an wonderfully in the world’s evangelization.—J. W. Barrett. A nurse of the war of 1812, Mrs. Elizabeth Sands, died in Balti¬ more lately, aged 101 years. She was a person of great activity, and it is said that after having passed her one hundredth birthday she would go up and down stairs thir¬ ty times a day. A movement is on foot at Law renceburg, Tennessee, Davy Crockett’s birthplace, to erect a monument to the hero of the Ala¬ mo. Robert Crockett, a grandson of the great fighter, will take a prominent part in the ceremonies of the occason. We are ruined, not by what we really want, but by what we think we do; therefore, never go abroad in search of your wants. If they be real wants, they will come home in search of you, for he that buys what ho does not want will soon want what he cannot buy.—Colton. — „ — In London the milk of the goat is sold at three times the price of cow’s milk, being in demand for young children. Goats in En¬ gland are largely uaed for pro¬ ducing milk, and they aro pedi¬ greed and bred to certain lines of strains in the same manner as are cattle in this country. There are no people who know so much and can teach so little as swimmers. It is one thing that can not be learned by talk or theory or observation. It is a case in which the one who “keeps on” “letting go” is the most suc¬ cessful and in which faith is the necessity of salvation. “Balance” is the need of the honr and “kick¬ ing” a virtue. The best intentions are vain and sympathy is una¬ vailing. Mrs. Dorothy Tennent Stanley writes in her new book: “I asked a little girl how she would define love. Unhesitatingly she answer¬ ed: “It’s going errands.” I asked a little boy the meaning of the word guilt. “It means telling on another boy.” I asked Harry Sul¬ livan to define a gentleman. He replied, not without some fervor: ‘Oh, a fellow who has a watch and chain.’ I suppose he read disap pointment in my face, for he hast ily added,‘and loves Jesus.’ This same boy had a very hazy idea [of Old Testament history. He had heard of Adam and Eve: ‘They stole apples and were turned out «**• to work r for den. a and living then they until ^ the sweat poured down.’ A girl of II tol i me how she wished to live in the country, ‘because then I shouldnt see a lot of peop le hav¬ ing lot of things I can’t have. * n a WORDS TO FRIENDS: Job work solicited and satisfac¬ tion gvaranteed. Reliable attention given advertis¬ ing. TERMS REASONABLE No. 36. T EM P ERANCE COLUMN [This column is under control ofthe W. C. T. U. of Conyers.] Temperance Notes. The W. C. T. U. of East Wash¬ ington, always alive to the best interests of the work, is utilizing the North Western Industrial Exposition being held in Spo¬ kane Falls. The ladies liavo se¬ cured space there and ordered fifty dollars’ worth of temperance literature, which is being distrib¬ uted continually. The Indiana Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, in session lately, passed the follow¬ ing resolution unanimously: “Resolved, That we indorse and congratulate the Women’s Chris¬ tian Temperance Union on its Christian character, its arduous labors, its marvellous success in manufacturing temperance senti¬ ment, and in the crowning bles¬ sing cf the Lord that rests upon it.” The official returns of liquor consumed in the seven Canadian provinces furnish a good illustra¬ tion of the result of prohibition by the Scott act. In Prince Ed¬ ward Island, entirely under the act, the per capita consumption of liquor is thrfee-fourths of a gallon. In New Brunswick, where nine out of fifteen counries are prohibition, it is ono and a half gallons; in Novia Scotia with eleven out of eighteen counties, the per captia is one and three fourths gallons: and so the ratio goes on increasing in inverse ratio to the number cf counties under prohibition, till in British Columbia, which is entirely un¬ der license, the consumptiod is ten gallons per captia. The Southern Star, of Atlanta, invites the National W. 0. T. U, Convention to an excursion to Indian Springs, Ga. The Con¬ stitution says there is a project on foot to establish a great inebri¬ ate asylum at those springs whose waters are said to possess tho pe¬ culiar property of mak'ng it im¬ possible to drink them and whis¬ ky at the same time. A writer in the Constitution says: “No mat¬ ter how strong a hold tho whisky habit has on a man, let him but commence to drink this Indian Springs water, and the desire for whisky is gone. Aud so I say this is pre-eminently the place for a great home for inebriates, and the National Woman’s Christian Temperance Union is, of course, the one body that can make such an institution an success.” A Unique Agitation Father Ziegler, of St. Malachy’s Church, St. Louis, has instituted an effective temperance cam¬ paign by boycotting the drinkers. He has obtained the names of tho men of his parish who drink, and placed this list in the hands of a committee of sixty women, many of them wives of the men on the list. These bibulous husbands were informed by trembling wives that unless they straightway re¬ formed their names would be read b> Father Zieg er from the altar. Great as was the conster¬ nation among these married sin ners, it was nothing compared with that among the bachelors on the list. The young ladies have entered with spirit into the plan, and the least suspicion of a young man’s faithlessness to the pledge, is visited with the boycott. o^d^ade £rgt i ttUghe( i at, ones is which wafl afc accomplishing great good, Neuralgic Persons And those troubled with nervousness resulting non:, care or overw ork will be relieved by taking prawn’s Iron Hitters. Genuine mark and crossed red lines on a i-pdci*
