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ATerriDif A FATAL MISTAKE. Tiik Cleveland (Ohio) Pres?, p f February 23d, 1883, puh- lislied an account of a lalal gurdcal operation which caused a g^at commotion among med ial men throughout the whole country, Dr. Thayer, the most eminent surgeon in Cleveland, pronouncing it scandalous. It appears that a Mrs. King had been suffering for many years from some disease of the stom ach, which had resisted the treatment of all the physicians in attendance. The disease d with commenced w rangemeut of the with a poor appetit by a peculiar indesi tress in the slight de- digestion, *, followed ribable dis- tomaeli, a leeling that has been described as a faint “all gone” sensation, a sticky slime collecting about the teeth, causing a disagree able taste. This sensation was not removed by food, but, on the contrary, it was increased. After a while the hands and feet became cold and sticky— a cold perspiration.. There was a constant tired and lan guid feeling. Then followed a dreadful nervousness, with gloomy forebodings. Finally the patient was unable to re tain any food whatever, and there was constant pain in the abdomen. All prescribed rem edies failing to give relief, a consultation was held, when it was decided that the patient had a cancer in tin* stomach, and in order to save the patient’s life an operation was justifi able. Accordingly, on the 22d of February, 1NS3, the opera tion was performed by Dr. Vance in the presence of Dr. Tuckernmn. Dr. lVrrier, Dr. Arms, Dr. (fordon. Dr. (’apner, and Dr. Halliwoll of the Police board. The operation consist ed in laying open the cavity of the abdomen and exposing the stomach and bowels. When this had been done an examin ation of the organs was made, but to t lie horror and dismay of the doctors there was no cancer to be found. The pa tient did not have a cancer. When too late the medical men discovered that they had made a terrible mistake; but they sewed the parts together and dressed the wound that they had made, but the poor woman sank from exhaustion and died ms. How sad it ;<• husl >and of this to know that his tin* effects of a idon that ought ■ boon performed. . taken the 1 tyspepsia Kill In... for EUROPE AND THE ORIENT. OMVKUSATION lJKTWKl'.N A llUNKSK I AX1) A JAPAXKSK. DIPLOMAT -NOVEL CONCLUSION. tsniiii! tiim* ago a frienil of mine, who peaks the Chinese language, listened to a conversation between a Chinese ami a Japanese diplomatist, which forcibly illustrated the progress that European ideas hare made in the far east. The two men were discussing the question as to how much of west ern civilization it was desirable to in troduce into their respective coun tries. The diplomatist from China was greatly impressed with the im measurable superiority of European sciences over anything of the sort ex isting in that empire. The Japanese fully agreed with his friend that both China anil Japan should profit to the uttermost by the fruits of modern in ventions and discovery; but he re marked that that was not enough and that something more was needed. Pressed to say what it was he replied that to tlie science they ought to add the religion of Europe. The China man differed from his friend on that point, but the latter repeated his opin ion in yet stronger language. He said that although tho Japanese gov ernment did not know mueh about tin* Christian religion and attached no more importance to it than they did to any other form of supernatural belief, they at one time seriously thought of taking it over and making it the re ligion of the state. The Chinaman still expressed ins incredulity as to th e wisdom of such a proceeding, but the Japanese clinched his opinion by referring to the case of the Turks. “Look at the Turks,” he said; “they have availed themselves of all of the benefits they could derive from mod ern science. They have gunboats and ironclads and artillery, but yet they are losing ground every day. Science in this instance does not suffice to ar rest national decay, and therefore 1 am forced to believe that the Turks liavo made a mistake in sticking to their religion instead of adopting that of the stronger race.” This remarkable conversation took place in London. As evidence that, so far as the Japanese diplomatist was concerned, it was not empty sound, 1 may mention that, at the request of tho Japanese authorities, a committee lias been formed in this country for the purpose of establish ing female boarding schools in the city of Tokio. They desire to see es- i tarnished institutions in which Chris- j tian ladies would impart instruction, both secular and religious, to Japa nese girls of the upper classes, and I am assured by a friend who is inter ested in tlie matter that before long the experiment will be made. Tlie Japanese agnostic, although utterly skeptical himself, is quite willing that his daughters should be taught any religion which would enable them to better their condition in this world. New York Mail and Express. Another Art Cra»e. —FROM THE WORLD'S BEST MAKERS. At Factors Prices. On Easiest Terms of Payment. SPECIAL BARGAINS. ROSEWOOD PIANO $210 Full Size; au improvements; Sweet Tone; Guaranteed a Superior and Reliable Instrument. Jlent Sold in America (or the money. T/touaanilt 31)1(1. Complete Outfit—flue Plush Top Stool, K.m- broldered Cover, Instruotor and Music Hook. All frelKlit paid to nearest Depot. PARLOR ORGANS, $65. Large Size; Solid Walnut Case; extended Top; Itich Design; 4 sets Reeds; to Genuine stops. Greatest bargain ever offered. Same Style Case, with 2 Sots Heeds, only $55. Complete Outllt—line Stool, Instructor and Music Itook. All freight paid. Easy Terms. if lily until paid for, or a ami balance quarterly, or different plans of payment, accommodated with almost PIANOS.—fin 1 small cash payme semlannuaily. Ti Responsible parti any terms desired ORGANS.—$5 Monthly, or Rented until paid for. Easiest Terms ever heard of. OUTFITS FREE. Fine Plush Stool, Embroidered Cover, ltistruc tor and Music Rook with Pianos. Fine Stool, Instructor and Music Rook with Organs. ALL FREIGHT PAID. We assume all freight to purchaser’s nearest It. It. Depot or lauding. EIGHT GRAND MAKERS AND OVER THREE HUNDRED STYLES TO SELECT FROM, THE LEADING INSTRUMENTS OF THE WORLD Dl AIIno CDICKERING, MASON * HAMLIN rIANUO. MATIU'SIIEK, RENT, AND AltlON MASON .V IIAMI.IN, PACKARD HDOAIIO ORCHESTRAL AND RAY STATE UiluANO. EXDORSKD A XI) RKCOMMESHER IX HIGHEST TERMS 11 YX1C.I R1.1" .11.1. THE WORRIES GREATEST MfSHTAXS. PIANOS in Squares, Square Grands. Uprights and Concert Grands at $210, $251, $275, $300, $825, $350, to #1,000. ORGANS for Churches, Lodges, Schools and Parlors at $24, $30, $5u, $oo, $75, $90, $100, $125, $150 to $750. PIANOS AND ORGANS DELIVERED FREIGHT PAID, TO ANY RAIL ROAD POINT* SOUTH. For Illustrated Catalogues, Price Lists, Circu lars and full information address THE GEORGIA MUSIC HOUSE E. D. IRVINE, Manager, Macon Ga., Or J. S. STEM HR IDG E, Agt., Millkdgkvillk, G a. .September 14th, 1880. 30 ly. SKIN | SCALP Career of a Remarkable Preacher. ni. j „ Rov. Green Clay Smith, of Cleansed, Pui lfied and Beautified by tucky, preaches to-night ut tho the Cuticura Remedies, Ken- Sec- oml Baptist church. This is a begin- „ For cleansing the skin and scalp „i DMigm-ing j « in K ° f ,l of meetings with that jiuniors: lor alluring Itching, Burning and li£ church and congregation. Tin ! l 'i , JL'! laUol , l: r ° r outing the llrst symptom ... S: 1 aoriasiH, Mm, crust, scaly Head, I remarkable 11 ' “ n 'l other inherited Skin and blood ClTiit HA, tho great Skin Cure, ami Disci iUl exquisite skin Reautiller, in !n,i 1* Kksoi.vknt, the new mood I urHler, Internally, arc infallible. A COMI'I.KTE (HIKE. s . u 1 ,re . ,l 'd all my life with skin diseases of *fVi 1 r ,° 1 Kloila and have never found permanent teller, until, by the advice of a lady friend, I iiscdyour va| lm |,le CfTU’t’Ri Rkmkiurs. 1 gave 1 R tl,or ? u Kh trial, ualng alx bottles of the lctiu.ha Rksolvknt, two boxes of Cuticura ™.,,if CVcn , c#kc * of COTICI’RA SoAr, and the result was just what I had been told It would be —“ complete cure. ,„ BELLE WADE, Richmond. Va. Kertrence, G. Latimer, Druggiat, Richmond, HALT 1U1EUM (HIRED, I was troubled with Salt Rheum for a number of years, so that the skin entirely came oil'one of my 1 amis from the finger lips to the wrist, I tried remedies uud donors’ prescriptions to no purpose until I commenced taking orrimiA hkmkiuks, and now 1 am entirely cured l’ARKER, 379 Northampton St., lloslon, itthino, scaly, pimply. Fur the last year I have hud a.spectcs of itching, scaly and pimply humors on my face to which 1 hnvi' applied a great many methods ni I real mem ss, and which was speedily and cu- without j tirrly cured by LTtutua. Mrs. ISAAC PIIEI.P I lavetina, NO MEDICINE 1.1 K K Til KM. " ’’ ,la ve sold lour CVTIl'I HA llKMRntKS for II la.M>i\years, aud no medicines 011 our shell 1 give better satisfaction. Htl C. F. AT1IKKTON, Druggist, Albany. N. Y. ID a few i; must he pour worn;; wife died 7 surp-ical <>■„ Devi r lo j.- If this wo, proper r, :n ami Xeuv.i tl.’.s was w ii.it i lie (li M-asi, site would have been liv ing'to-day. Shaker Extract of Hoots, or Skicjkl’s (’erative ^yrup, a remedy made ex pressly for Dyspepsia or Indi gestion, has restored many sueh Gtses to perfect health after all oth'-v kinds of treatment have failed. The evidence of its efficacy in curing' this class of :ration (for really is t cast published read the ] favor of t do not > voluminous to be ier<'; but those who ti dished evidence in is dyspeptic remedy piestion its convincin'? nature, and the article has an extensive sale. ■Renews Her Youth 1, ■;. Ils ', 1 ! h,l ' lje Chesley, l’eterson, Clay Co , tim ti-.., 8 the following remarkable story reoiH "hieh is vouched for by tho Iia 6 ,Io k Dts c ! f lho town: “■ am 73 years old, , n ,'i 1 een troubled with kidney complaint drelu ih e , ne8 , 8 , for many years; could not froo 9 r„?iJ’ se ? without help. Now I am ahin ICa* *1 pa ^ n anc ^ soreness, and am met hi it? a . D b y own housework. I owe ranewea ^ to ^ lectric Bitters for having Dl@tn7vlll n ^^L yout ' h, and rem oved com- P Tr„ y „ a K U and pain.” Urug SiorS 1 ®’ only 60c> at John M. Clark’s The latest art work among ladies is known as the ••French Craze,” for decorating china, glassware, etc. It Is something rail rely ne'r, and is both profitable and fascinating. It is very popular in New York, Roslon and other Eastern cities. To ladies desiring to learn tho Art, we will send an elegant china placquo (size 13 inches,) handsomely decorated, lor a mode#, together with box of material, 100 colored do- signs assorted in dowers, animals, soldiers, land scapes, etc., complete, with lull instructions, up on receipt of only $1.00. The placquo alone is worth more than the amount charged. To every lady ordering (his outllt who encloses the address office oilier ladles interested in An matters, to whom we can mail our new catalogue of Art. Goods, we will enclose extra and without charge, a beautiful :io inch, gold-tinted placquo. Address, THE EMPIRE NEWS CO.. Syracuse, N. Y. l'eb. 1st. 1SS7. ", 31 13ts. The Chicago Election. Yesterday's election in Chicago was not a local contest. It was watched with intense interest by the whole country, and there will be general joy aniong the good people in every section when the result is known. The socialists were completely rout ed. The democrats, unable to find a suitable candidate who would accept their nomination for mayor, heartily united with tlie republicans to oleet their man, and thus save the city from tlie brand of shame which a so cialist triumph would have put upon it. Ordinary political differences were obliterated in the presence of a common enemy. When they found themselves facing tlie foes of law and order, the true men of Chicago united : on those principles which tire deeper I than till party creeds, and so united | they crushed tho mongrel assailants of the peace and honor of the com munity. Chicago has just cause for rejoicing this morning. Yesterday s work may be the beginning of the end of those disorders which have fretted tlie city with strife and riot and threatened it with the direst dan gers. Constitution, Oth inst. ADVICE TO MOTH BUS. Arc you disturbed at night and broken of your rest bvn sick child suffering and crying witli ptim Of cutting teeth 7 If so, send at once and get a bottle of MRS. WINSLOW SSOOIUING SYRUP FOR CHILDREN TEETHING. Its value is Incalculable. It will relieve the poor little suf ferer tunnedlatclv. Depend upon It. mothers, there is no mistake about it. It cures dysentery anti tUarrluva. rt*pu!sites tlie stomach itml bow- els, cures iviml colic, softens the gums, reduces Inliammation, and gives .U'5 Whole system. MRS. " *NsLOW7 8 SOOTHING SYRUP FOR CHILDREN 'lKhllUM. is pleasant to the taste, and is the prescription of one of the oldest, and best female nurses and physicians in the United States and is for sale by all druggists throughout tlie world. Price .0 cents a bottle. January 4tti, 1887. -oiy A Gift for All. In order to give nil a clmnco to tost it, and l bus bo convinced of it? wonderful curative powers, Ur. Kings New Discov ery Tor Consumption, Coughs and Golds, will be, for a limited time, given uwuy. This offer is not only liberal, but shows MACHINERY. \tsmxmnvKt *rnmnjmaauruwHMBUBn | Stim&Water meesneelnny wquMtaf to calj at John fl. Clark's Drug Store, and get a Itial Bottl. Freo, Large Bottle# $L Tho inter-State railroad Commis sioners are going to earn their sala ries. They will be the.hardest worked men in! the country, and bo abused from Maine to Texas, ENGINES t »s.i eautmt MbrAnasMcrra BOILERS w.iwrm.’- 'Yl • *-'T5r.*«.n3*j SAW KILLS cju j \*-t r srr raM GRIST MILLS F^n6»vraK. , auer."oi*.‘tu««. an Cotton SHAFTING pulleys" HANGERS i Pipe & Fitting Brass Valves "‘saw s FILES COTTON GINS GEARING INJECTORS PUMPS Brass and Iron A full stock of Supplies, < PELTING, PACKING and OIL. K-A 71XK I it—Ii-nAr.ara»ifirvwMnwManHHBI at BOTTOM PRICES AND (A STOCK FOR PROMPT DELIVERY. pared to furnish all classes with employment at home, the whole of the time, or for their spare moments. Easiness now, light and profitable. Persons of either sex easily earn from 50 cents to $5.00 per evening, and a proportional sum by devoting all their time lo the business. Itoys and girls earn nearly as much as men. That all who see this may send their address, and test tlie business, we make this offer. To such as are not well satisfied we will send one dollar to pay for trouble of writing. F'ull particulars and outllt free. Address Gkokck Stinson & Co., Portland, Maine. February 15th, 1887. 32 lr. EXCELSIOR C00KST0YES ALWAYS satisfactory EIGHTEEN SIZES AND KINDS ALL PURCHASERS CAR RE SUITED MANUFACTURED I)V Isaac A.Sheppard & Co,,Baltimore,M(L AND FOR HALF. BY T. T. WINDSOR, Milledgeville, Ga. Aug 10,1886. 5 ly. Cuticura Rkmkmks are sold everywhere. 1 nee, Cuticura, so cents; Rbsoi.vknt, $i/hi; soap, 25 cents. Prepared b.v the Porrr.K Dbuo ANl) CilKMlCAI. C’O., Boston, Mare. Send for How to Cure Skin Diseases.” G R11 D C Pimples, Skin Blemishes, aud llaby VlllU UO, Humors, cured by Cuticura Soap. I ACHE ALL OVER. Neuralgic, Sciatic, Sudden, Sharp and Nervbns Psins, Strains and Weakness relieved In one minute by the Vntl.lira Anti I’uln Plns- ter. New and perfect. At druggists, 25 cents; five for $1.00. Potter lfrug and Chemical Company, Boston. April 5th, 1880. an u n . BradSeld’s ^Sp^ifi(G?o^uJT!sease3' I peculiar to women, such asl Painful, Suppressed, or Ir regular Menstruation, Leu ] oorrlitna or Whites, etc. Female I I lf taken during the Ghangh ok Lifk, great suffering ami danger will lie avoideiI. Regulator! Hit AD KIEI.D llKUULATOR Co., wttu.'l'y.J Atlanta, Ga. r, A L D YV I X C OUX T Y. Baldwin Sheriff’s Sale. GEORGIA, JJuldwin County. W ILL bo sold before the Court House door, in tlie city of Mil- ledgeville, during legal sale hours, on the first Tuesday in May, 1887, the following property, to wit: One house and lot in the city of Milledgeville and known in the plan of said city as being lot No. 8, in square No. 58, containing one acre, more or less, bounded north by lot of Mrs. H. G. Kenan, east by L. N. Callaway, south by estate of R. M. Orine, deceased. Levied on as the property of T. H. Kenan, to satisfy one County Court li fa in favor of G. Barrett & Co., vs. T. H. Kenan. Defendant notified in person, this April tlie 4th, 1887. C. W. ENNIS, Sheriff. April 4th, 1887. * 8<) tds. Year’s Support. GEORG 1 A, Baldwin County. Court of Ordinary, April 'Perm, 1887. W HEREAS, the Appraisers or Com missioners appointed to set apart areer of Mi*. Smith, lias been He is a native of Madi son county, Kentucky. His father occupied ’ socially and politically a prominent position. His mother was the sister of tlie well known Cas- suis Clay. In early youth Smith made a profession of religion and united witli a Baptist church in the neigh borhood. He had tlie conviction that he ought to preach the gospel. The war with Mexico came, and Smith went as a lieutenant in Ids teens. Af ter his return lie studied law, and Afterwards represented the Coving ton district in congress, became a general in the federal army, was ap pointed governor of Montana. Hi was defeated by one vote only b Andy Johnson on the ticket v Lincoln. After all this, General Smith, returning to his native coun ty, went, out ou a Saturday ohurcli meeting to the old church which lie had joined iu his boyhood and told the members, every one of whom knew him so well, that he had carried in his heart all tlie time tlie convic tion that he ought to preach. Amidst the tears and benedictions of those that had known him nil his life he was set apart to preach the gospel. He lias 'been greatly blessed in his work, prosecuting his great purpose with unfaltering faith and courage. His people in Kentucky, highly es teem him. He lias for yaars been the moderator of the general association of the Baptists of Kentucky. He will continue for at least two or three weeks to aid Dr. McDonald in the meetings which are already so full of promise.—Constitution, 5tn. Chronic Coughs and Colds, And all diseases of the Throat and Lungs, can be cured by the use of Scott’s Emulsion, ns it contains the healing virtues of Cod Liver Oil and Hypophosphites in their fullest form. Is a beautiful, creamy Emulsion, pala table as milk, easily digested, and can be taken by the most delicate. Please read: “1 consider Scott’s Emulsion the remedy par excellence in Tuber culous and Strumous Affections, to say nothing of ordinary colds and throat troubles.” W. R. M. Connell, M. 1)., Manchester O. “] am using your Emulsion Cod Liver Oil with Hypophosphites for an affection of my throat, and the improvements are beyond my expectation.”—D. Tay- loii, M. D., Coosa watte, Ga. [80 lui, Death of D. Wyatt Aiken. A SKKTCH OK UTS SERVICES TO HIS STATE AND THE SOUTH. Washington, April o —Hon. D. Wyatt Aiken, lat” repru*eiitnilve in Congrvss fi din the third South Carolina district died at his home in Cokeshui.r, S.C., this morn- liiff, aged llfty-nine. H" had linen In HI lieviltli for ii long tine , and a severe full received during Hie lo -eighth uongres* compelled his remove i • Ills home, which h« whs unable to leave to attend the ses sions ot tho forty-ninth ••■ ngress, to which he was elected Mr Au.nn wa» born in S C. in 1828, and after giedunting from the K. O. college nt Coluinliia, began lamiirig and eorilluin 4 in that ■ ■ upatloii tilt 11.• time of his last illness. In ltd im entered the Confederate volunteer »ei vices as a private, and reached the rank ol colonel. At ’.the battle of Antlctaiii lie was shot through tho lungs, mid tniil lo resign from the army in 1801. He served two terms in tho state Legislature: was master of the State grange tivo years; whs a member of the executive committee ol Hie national grange for fourteen years; whs a dele gate to the Tildim and Hendricks nation al convention, and was a. representative In congress to the forty-dth, forty-sev enth, forty-eighth and forty-ninth (di gress serving mb chairman of tlie com mittee of education in the. lust Congress. Bargain in Music- Tills Favorite Allium of Songs anil llal.lads, containing thirty-two pieces of choice and popular music, full sheet music size, with com plete words and music and piano accompani ment Is finely lM'Inted upon heavy paper with (a very attractive cover. The following are t,t(e titles of the songs and liallads contained in the F'nvorite Album:—As I'd Nothing Else to Do.; The Dear Old Songs of Home.; Mother, Watoh the Little leet'; oil, Toil rretty Blue-eyed Witch; lilue Eyes; Katy’s Letter; The Passing Bell; I Saw r.aiiii Kissing Kate: Won’t You Tell Me Why, Robin;The Old Garden Gate; Down Below tlie Waving Lindens; Faded Leaves; All Among the Summer Boses; Touch the Harp Gently, My Pretty Louise; I really don't think 1 shall Marry; Dreaming of Home": The old Cottage Clock; Across the Sea: A Year Ago: Bachelor's Hall; Ruth and t: Good Night: one Happy Year Ago; ■lennlcin the(irchard: The < lid Barn Gate; Jack's Farewell; l.'u!ly: Whisper in the Twilight. Tills is a very line collection of real vucal gems, and year’s support for Mrs. Hallit; K. I gotten tip in very handsome style. Published In ■ — the usual way and "bought at a tnuslcodore. these 32 pieces'"would coslyim $11.20. Wc Bought a job lot of tills music lit a ureal mcrtflcc and ns the holidays are past, we desire to close out our stock at mire. Will send you tlie entire collect ton well wrapped and postpaid for only 40 cts. Send immediately. Address, THE KM PI UK NEWS CO.. Syracuse, N. Y. Feb. 1st, 1887. 31 131s. Watson and her minor child, Elinor Watson, deceased, filed their return in said court. These are therefore to cite and ad monish all persons interested, heirs or creditors, to show cause on or by tlie | May Term, next of said Court to bo i held on tlie first Monday in May, ! 1887, wliy said return should not be j made the judgment of said Court and entered on record. Witness my hand and official signu- / turu this April the 4th, 1887. DANIEL B. SANFORD. J91m.] Ordinary. PATENTS Obtained and all PATENT BUSINESS al- tended to for MODERATE FEES. Our office Is opposite the U. S. Patent ‘ deuce. Ollice, and we can obtain Patents in less time than those remote from WASHING TON. Send MODEL 01t DRAWING. We ad vise as to patentability free of charge; and we make NO CHARGE UNLESS PATENT IS SECURED. ^ Wo refer, here, to tho Postmaster, the Supt. of Money Order Div,, and to officials of the U. S. Patent Office. For circular, ad vice, terras and references to actual clients in your own State of Countv, write to C. A. SNOW & CO. Geo. 1L Corliss, the great engine builder, was at 35 years old proprie tor of a general store in a New York town. His first attempt at invention was made at that time, with a view to constructing a machine for sewing shoes. He was not successful witli it, hut began to study mechanics and drawing in a systematic manner. He soon decided to give up business and accepted a position as draughtsman from a firm of machinists in Provi- There he developed his talent, made profitable inventions and in a few years established tlie immense works which in his old age lie still directs and provides with tlie best and most practical designs.—Augusta News. Opposite Patent Offico, Washington. I). C. Nov. 18th, 1884. 19 tf. and Whiskey Hob- I itucuredntliomewith (nit pain. Book of par ticulars nent. FUEL. H- M.WOOLLEY, M.D. (15)4 Wbltubihl St. Deo. 14,1886. 25 Cm For sale at this office : Envelopes at $1.00 per thousand. Being entirely vegetable, rto par ticular care is required while using Dr. Pierce's “Pleasant Purgative Pel lets.” They operate without disturb ance to the constitution, diet, or oc cupation. For sick headache, _ con stipation, impure blood, dizziness, sour eructations from the stomach, bad taste in mouth, billious attacks, pain in region of kidneys, internal fever, bloated feeling about stomach, rush of blood to head, take Dr. Pierce's “Pellets.” By druggists. A Bank cheokia like a woman—the handsomest is not always the best. Death of Colonel Stephens. I IK I’ASSKS AWAY AT HI3 IIOMK IN WASHINGTON, GA.—HIS LIFE. Atlanta Constitution, 18th. Ycsterday.Captain A. G. Grier re ceived tt telegram from Washington, Wilkes county, announcing the death ofGol.‘John A. Stephens. H is death was exhected, as he had been ill for forty-five days and had been sinking steadily of late in spite of all that could bo done for him. Colonel Stephens was an exceeding ly popular man and numbered his friends by the hundred. He was a nephew of Hon. Alexander H. Steph ens and was greatly loved by tlie old Commoner. He was born in Hamil ton, Harris county, in 1888. His fath er was the Hon. John L. Stephens, a lawyer of LaGrange, who practiced law in tho courts of that section, meeting at the bar such men as the late Benjamin H. Hill. Colonel Steph ens was educated at Athens, took a law course in Virginia and practiced law in Crawfordville, He served iu th-j confederate army, rising to the rank of captain. Ho was in prison at Camp Chase in ’64. At the Hampton Roads conference Vico President Stephens mentioned to Mr. Lincoln tlmt lie had a nephew in Camp Chase. The fact was explained and an ex change was made. Colonel Stephens was elected to tlie constitutional con vention which met just after the war to repeal the ordinance of secession and to in other ways adjust the state to the new order of things. A short while afterwards Colonel Stephens married a daughter of Hon. W. W. Simpson. Three children blessed their union, one daughter and two sons. They together with his wife survive him. For seven years after the war Colonel Stephens was the law partner of General L. J. Gartrell, of Atlanta. When Hon. A. H. Steph ens was elected governor, Colonel Stephens was appointed adjutant gen eral of the State. He oceupled that position during tho administration of Stephens, Boynton anil McDaniel. When Governor Gordon went into office Colonel Stephens was tendered an appointment but declined it. His health was fai ing anil he retired to his home at Washington. Iu a few weeks he lmd to take his bed and yes terday his life was ended. He was one of the most genial men in the world, a polished gentleman at all times, and had a wide circle of devoted friends who always enjoyed Ids society. He had many noble traits of character, but wrh particu larly noted for his sterling honesty and his love of truth anil justice. Consumption. Notwithstanding the great number who yearly succumb to this terrible and fatal disease, which is daily wind ing its fatal coiN around thousands who are unconscious of its deadly presence, Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery” will cleanse and purify the blood of scrofulous impurities, and cure tubercular consumption (which is only scrofulous disease of tlie lungs.) Send 10 cents in stamps and get Dr. Pierce's complete treatise on consumption and kindred affec tions, with numerous testimonials of cures. Address, World’s Dispensary Medical Association, Buffalo, N. Y. > ♦ 4 — - Wade Hampton’s Belief in Prayer. The love and admiration in which lie is held by tlie people Of South Caroli na are illustrated in an incident relat ed by General Hampton when he was recovering from his sickness. “I am certain”, lie said, “that my life was saved by the fervant prayers of the people of South Carolina. J was at the point of death and had lost all interest in life, when I received a letter from an old Methodist minister, a friend, telling me of the deep and devout petitions put up for my restor ation to health by the Methodist Con ference then in session at Newberry. The letter closed by begging me to ex ercise iny will to live in response to the supplications of the people of the whole State, who were praying for me night and day in every household. When I heard the letter read 1 prom - ised my sister that I would heed the kind, loving words of tlie man of God, and arouse my will to live. Thas night 1 fell into a deep sleep and dreamed most vividly that I was in a spacious room in which 1 was moved to all parts of the State, so that I met my assembled friends every where. 1 remember most distinctly of all, old Beaufort, where 1 had last been. 1 saw immense assemblages, and as I looked down upon them a grave personage approached me and touched me on the shoulder and said to me: ‘These people are praying for you. Live! Live!! Live!!!’ 1 never realized anything like it before. It seemed a vision. I woke tlie next morning feeling the life-blooil creep ing through my veins, and 1 told my family that the crisis was passed and that 1 should getbetten”—Z. L. White in American Magazine. Don’t Get Caught This spring with your blood full of impurities, your digestion impaired, your appetite poor, kidneys and liver torpid, and whole system liable to be prostrated by disease—but get your self into good condition, anil ready for the changing and warmer weath er, by taking Hood's Sarsaparilla. It stands unequalled for purifying the blood, giving an appetite, and for a general spring medicine. Gov. Hill’8 Veto. Albany, N. Y., April 12.—Gov. Hill sent to the Assembly this evening his long expected veto of tho Crosby High 1 jioense bill. This veto is based upon the ground that the bill is special legislation, in that it applies to only two cities of the State, New Yorkand Brooklyn,and that it is clearly uncon stitutional. Thackeray ia credited with having said that, while most men have been drunk once in their lives, no gentle^ mac eyer gota drunk a second time.