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The Death Sign. In the doorway of their cabin in the far west, Susan Harding stood and gazed out on the smiling scenes around her. The afternoon’* sun showered its golden light over field and forest, a%i turned the river which flo\<%*d wquiet ly by, into a mirror that shone like poU ished steel. But the woman standing there gave no thought of the beauties which surrounded her. Shading her eyes withbr gazed long aud earnestly away to tne westward, as though she was expecting the coming of someone from that di rects n. Long and steadily she looked, but the coming of no human being re she said aloud to herself as she turned away from the door, “I can’t see why William does not return. He said he would be gone no longer than noon at the most. I am afraid that 'Some huiu* has come to film. “I shouldn't wonder at all if there had,” said a voice from within the cab in. “The redskins are on the warpath, you know. I told William that he had better stay at home to day. I wouldn’t wonder a mite if we hadlrou Me with them here be,tyre lie got back.” ' ? ; ra. always talking ot*cvil, mother- Why is it that you will al ways be a bird of ill otrien ? The red skins have never as yet, dono us any harm, and I trust' tlioy may not.” “But they have other peoplo, if they ain’t us> Susan,” said the old lady*, in a half ofifende# tone. “You ain’t for* got Imw they murdered thp Smith fam ily dn9 # tb!!h burned their cabin to tne' ground. They said they had two or three signs of danger, but they only laughed at themf* If they had' given them heed it may be that they would be alive now.” “You are always talkiug pf signs, mother Why will you do so? You know there is nothing in them. It makes me nervous to hear you talk of them.” “But there is more in signs than you think, Susan. I don’t believe that any body ever died yet. without some sign being given them. Sometimes it conus in one way, aod sometimes in another.” “Don’t talk of such things any more, mother, you make me nervous, al though I don’t believe in thorn. But Ido wish Vhlliiirt would "come. Now that puts me in mind that I have his frock to mend.” Saying this, the young wife stepped across the room, and reached up to take down the garment where it hung upon a peg on the wall. As she at tempted to do so, three drops of bright crimson blood fell and rested upon her arm. She turned as pale as death at the sight, and a cry of half terror, l,iaU‘ sur prise fell from her lips. “What is it, Susan ?” demanded the old lady, her husband’s mother. The )Ouqg wife at first could Dot fiud words to attswer y but she extended her arm, Wiflrtle htigrit drops upon it, 11 toward the questioner. “Good heaven !* cried tho old lady. “What did that come from ?” “I know uot,” answered S.usan. “It fell from something upon my arm.” “Did it oome fiafii the fr^k agked the old-lady, 'With A olfhcntfa fa'Cft. “It 1 seemed to. I had just laid my hand upon it.” “It is a death sign,” cried the old lady shrilly. “Tho redskins have eith er killed-William, or we aro going to be murdered hero before he comes back.-” As pale as though her life blood was flowing from her, the young wife sauk into a seat. “Do, you think so, mother T' she gasped, forgetting for f ho moment her recently expressed disbelief in such matters. “Yes,” she answered solemnly. .“I am sure that is a warning to us. There is trouble in store, and I am sure we shall see it before long. What else can this sign rneau ? For sign I am sure it is !” Tao young wife made no answer, but bhe rose from her seat and took a step towards the spot where the garment hung. ' But she did not reach it. As she stepped forward she gave a glance out through the open door, and there she saw that which at once arrested her attention. - r The forms of four savages, in Indian file, were gliding towards the cabin.— Another glance showed her that they were fully armed, and as hideous as war paint aui feathers could make thorn. * , * m* * i > For a moment she stood as thotlow— less as though turned to stone. Could rt bo that the death sign was so soon to be mad* a verity if It certainly look- \ ed like it. Ofttimes the savages had visited their cabin and 'departed without do ing them harm. But she had never seen them come iu the guise they now wore. Surely it must bo that they meant them harm. Perhaps her husband was indeed slain and now they were com* ing to accomplish thcii destruction al so. By a violent effort she burst; the spell i that was upon her, and springing for ward. she closed the door of the cabin and threw aoross- it the stout oaken bar, served to hold it still firmer iu its place. “What is it, Susan ?” cried the old lady, startled from her seat. “The savages, mother !”.she answer ed, r f wr,§ T23a 3HT / 'Cttl!|otfif Sillies. “What, so soon ? I knew that sign was not meant for nothing. What shall we do.” “Keep them out of the cabin if wc can. We will not die so long as there is a chance left for us fco make good our £ fohddight of a heroine in her eyes now, and a look of determina* tion upon her lace. The spell which the omen had cast upon her was gone. If the worst was to come, she would j|lU|er,Kfg a*|. as possible. “uh, William, why did you leave us?” groaned the mother. “If you wero only hero with your good rifle we should be safe !” A moment more and the sound of of lriendsliip or of hate would soon be determined. A little later they tried the door, which shook, but stirred not from its V • ‘ ” answered' Susan, in as firm a tone as she could assume. — “Some other time when the white l.ui* ter is at homo, we shall be giad to sea you.” “While woman, open door, or Injin break down and take her scalp,” ex claimed the voice fjom without. To this she returned no answer. Again was the demand made for thoir admittance, but a profound si lence on‘ the part pf the women was their only answer. Again aud again was the door sha ken, with all their strength, but to no purpose. Bravely it withstood them Thi-t it might continue to do so un til her husband’s return was the prayer of the imperiled wife. But then if the omen was true, and her husband had fallen ? Then, sooner or later the savages must triumph. With all <heir strength the Indians threw themselves against the door. — •Still it did nougive away. Then they attacked it With their tomahawks. Blow after blow rained upon it in quick succession. They were attempting to cut a hole through its centre large enough for them to creep through. Unceasiuglj they worked, and at last the trembling women within saw the edge of their tomahawks. A little longer, and tho aperture would be large enough to give them admittance. Grasping her husband’s axe, Su- *Har<fmg *st< tod ready for the fit, nal conflict. One of the savages thrust a hand in to pull away a portion ot the wood. In an instant her weapon dea -sceuded, and the Laud of the savage dropped to the floor. A howl of* rage aud pain followed from without, and Inefsuflfceis of’tilr blpw gave her new courage. Undismayed by the accident which had befallen their companion, tho other savages worked on. At last the hole ! was large enough to admit of the body of a man passing through. Not benefitting by the fate which had befallen their companion, a savage thrust bis head k in through the open fh§. ™fin ah instant tho 'axe fiescended, and the skull of tho savage was clove in twain, while the blood and brains bespattered the floor. “Courage !” cried old Mrs. Harding “May Heaven help you, Susan, to tri umph vetV Tne w6rd"s left her lips when tho ringing report of a rifle sound ed in their ears, followed by a trium phant shout, which told them that the son and husband had returned. The dead savage lay with his head through the door until William Hard ing removed it, so that he might gain an entrance himself, as he did a miu ute latei when the red skins were all dead or put to flight. Tho joy of the meeting we will leave to the reader to imagine. A little later Susan told him of the sign which his mother had declared to be an omen of evil. With a smile the settlor removed the garment from the wall, and thrust his hand into one of the pockets. This morning I killed a squirrel, which I meant for the cat. Look at this pocket. 1 placed it in here, and the cloth is soaked with blood. Old Mrs. Ilarding was silenced, al though it must be confessed that her faith iu signs was by no means diuiin.- ished. . , -t TWO FiUIQtS SCOUTS, ISuif&io Bill aud Captain Jack- The Friendship Between the Two Scouts. As illustrative of the friendship ex isting betweeu the two scouts, Buffalo Bill and Captaiu Jack Crawford, we may relate a little story of the manner In which Jack (now slowly recovering in this city from a wound inflicted in his thigh by the acodental discharge of his*pistol while performing at the Na tional. once came to Bill’s re lief far out iu the wilderness. Buffalo Bill, acting as a scout, was leading an army of some 4,000 men into the In" diao country. Long after Bill and the army had left the list post on the fron tier Captain Jack was sent as a bearer of despatches to the officer in command of the advancing forces. Before mount ing his horse to set out on his journey Captain Jack thought of a slight weak ness of Bill’s for “fire water.” He felt quite sure that a “drop ot the ar dent”, in iliJiwilderness would bo more acceptable to* Bill than the heaviest CALHOUN, GA., SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22.1877. shower of manna that ever fell. Ho therefore procured a bottle of the best wbi&ky to be had at the fort and stow ed it away for Bill. He was obliged to travel four hun dred miles before overtaking the troops, so far had they advanced before he was sent after them. When Jack had reached the camp.of the soldiers and delivered his despatch ed to the commanding officer, he sought out his friend Buffalo Bill. The two scouts grouted each other in the hearty and sincere style of front iersmen. After a few minutes had spent in asking and answering qbelstions Jack informed Bill that he hid hrOught something for him all the ,wav from the post. “ w hat is it you jhave taken the pains to bring so far ?” asked Bill. “Guess,” said Jack ? “Ilow can I guess ? It must be very nice and very useful to he /Carried so far and in such a eouu try.” “It is very nice ; as regards its use-* fulness, you must be judge.” “Why don’t you say what it is at once ?” “Oan’c you guess ?” * jp? “NA,” “WWt would you most like to haVo just now ?” > - “Ajzoad, Mg horn of old Bourbon,” franhfw 'admitted Bill, smacking his - . .. “Brpvo I I have brought you a whole bottle, and a rousiug big bottle* too !” “No, Jack? Get .out, now, you can’t fool me ? n “Honor bright 4” “Call it be possible that you have carrfed a bottle of whisky four hundred miles?” ' ‘ “You know, Bill,that I never drink*” “I know: but to think of bringing it so. far. “Just as easy to carry it four hundred mile.s as to carry it ten, once I had it stowed away.” “.Jack, you’ve worked upon my feelings to uch an extent that it will go hard with.me if you are only fool ing.’’ “Come and see.” Jack led the way and. produced from his saddle-bags a quart bottle of what Bill pronounced “good stuff.” Bill sought out a chum among the offippts, and the two stole away to a neighboring brook, where they seated themselves in the shads of a clump of willows, and never left the spot until they had drained the bottle to the last drop. Bill swore that never in his life had he tasted whisky that cmne so near his ilea of the tipple of the gods. That evening some of the men were heard to say they would think Buffalo Bill was “a leetle set up,” did they not know that there was not a drop of whisky within 400 miles of the camp. Captain Jack looked wise, but said nothing.— Virginia Enterprise. - Good Manners Illustrated. Much jewelry is vulgar. Do uot smack while eating. Do not ran after famous people. Do not cot your nails in company. OhoCse should be eaten with a tors. Feeing Waiters is paying blackmail. Unsweetened coffee cures bad breath. •Short nails make the finger tips grow broad. • In going up or down stairs precede the lady. . A formal call is very long if it last fiil'f -an hour. Only a liaughtj brunette should wear yellow colors. It is impolite to Keep a musician con stantly playing, Addieß3 your wife as “Mrs.,” your husband as “Mr.” A girl should not stroll away with a gentleman at a picuie. A lady should uot stretch her foot out in company. Let the wife deal with the fema’e Servants. A pink ribbon under the chin makes a pale woman look brighter. No man respects a girl who flirts though he may flirt with her. Tho lady of the house should receive -the guests at a formal reception. Always take the last piece of any thing There is supposed to be more. An engagement of marriage is little less sacred than an actual marriage. If it is necessary for you to use your handkerchief sonorously, leave the room quietly. If Vou meet a gentleman friend with a strange lady on his arm, salute both. A well-bred English or French girl will uot go to a theatre or concert alone with any other gentleman than a near relative or her accepted suitor. —s Take away your Spartan boy and his fox. The lad who puts a lighted cigar iu his rocket when he meets his fath er, and tells what the Sunday School teacher said, while the cigar is burning him is iufinitely more worthy of admi ration. A contemporary tells of a young man who wo*ke up the other night and saw a ghost in his room. Seizing his six shooter, he approached it and found it was his collar which was standing cm the floor. He calls it a case of collar in phantom. Job Work nearly and cheaply execu dat this office. R, W. RANSOIVE, Dxaeer, in FAMILY GROCERIES. A good stock of family supplies will be found on hand at all times, and will be sold at prices the very lowest. Respect fully solicits the patronage of those wish ing good* in his line. RAILROAD STREET, CALHOUN, GEORGIA. sepl-ly Georgia, Gordon C’onnty. Board of County Commissioners, l Aug. Adjrttirned Meeting, Aug. 29, 1877. j It appearing from the report of the Comptroller General, that the per cent, levied for State tax, for the year 1877, is five-tenth of one per cent, or 50 cents on the hundred dollars,' It i3 ordered and adjudged by the Board that 50 per cent, be and the same is heie by levied upon the State tax for county purposes for the year 1877 ; and it is fur ther ordered that 10 per cent, be and tho same is hereby levied upon the State tax as a special tax, to pay for lire proof safes to protect the county records. It is further ordered that the pel cent, be levied as follows : To build or repair Court II )U3e or jail, bridges, ferries, or other public improve ments—lo per cent- To pay Sheriffs, jailors or other officers’ fees that may be legally entitled to, out of the county—9 per cent. To pay bailiffs at court, non-resident wit nesses in criminal cases, fuel, servant hire, stationery, and the like—s per cent. To pay jurors—l3 per cent. To pay expenses incurred in supporting the poor of the <iouuty— iOper cent. To pay ariy other lawful charge against the county—3 per cent. To pay foi fire proof safes to protect county records^—lo per edit. N. J. ROAZ, Chairman. I. M. FITE, C. 11. BARRETT, M. V. WATTS. A true copy from the minutes of said Board. J. M. REEVE, Clerk B. C. C. ’ I Georgia, Gordon County: Williamson Zuber having applied to the Court of Ordinary of said county for a dis charge from his guardi&nsnip of Z. TANARUS, Black’s person and property— This is therefore to cite ail persons con cerned to show cause by filing objections in my office why the said Williamson Zuber should not be dismissed from his guardian ship of Z. T. Black and receive the letters of dismission. Given under my official .signature. This Aug. (5, 1877. 3epl-30d E. J. IvlivEß, Ordinary. Georgia Gordon, County: Whereas, T. O. Jackson, temporary ad min.’stratrix of J. F. Jackson, dec’d, repre sents to the Court in her petition duly filed and entered on record, that she has fully administered m J. F. Jackson’s estate This is therefore to cite all persons con cerned, kiudred and creditors, to show cause^ —if any they can—why said tempu ra y administratrix should not be dis charged from her administration and re ceive letters of dismission on the Ist Mon day in December, 1877. August 29, 1877. sepUom E. J. Kikeb, Ordinary. Georgia, Gordon County. E A. Miller, guardian of J. P., J. G., L. R., S. J., H. J. and W. T. Miller, having applied to the Court of Ordinary of said county for a discharge from her guardian ship of J. P., J. G., L. R.. S. J., 11. J. and W. T. Miller’s person and property— This is therefore to cite all persons con cerned to show cause, by filing objections in my office, why-the said E. A. Miller should uot be dismissed from her guardi anshp of J. P., J. G., L. R., S. J., 11. J. aud W. T. Miller and receive the usual let ters of dismission. Given under my official signature. This Aug. 10, 1877. sepl-3‘Jd E. J. KIKER, Ordinary. Administrator’s Sale. BY virtue of an order from the Court of Oridr.ary of Gordon county, will bo sold before the Court House door, in the town of Calhoun, on the first Tuesday in October next, between the legal hours 01 sale, one-fifth interest (undivided) in lots of land Nos. 102 and 114, iu the 23d district and 2d section of Gordon county, Ga., the same being the interest in said lands formerly held by the undersigued r.s guardian of James l'ouder, minor heir of John Ponder, deceased, the said James Ponder having died a minor, thereby leaving in law the undersigned, his administrator, and such sells said proper ty for distribution and the payment of debts. Terms of Sale cash. Aug. 30th, 1877. JOHN M. PATTON, Ex-Officio Administrator. Messrs. Foster & liarlon are now selling elegant Ilowe Sewing Machines at tho lowest prices any machinb has yet been offered in this market. Ma chines can be seen at the tailoring es tablishment of W. W. Dunn. Only Fifty Cents. —A history of the Constitutional Convention and a subscription to the Georgia Grange, an agricultural and family journal, for on ly fiftv cent's. The subscription secures the Grange account of the great State Fair in October. Read particulars elsewhere, under head, “Georgia’s new Constitution.” Specimen copy and cir cular on application. Georgia Grange Tub. Cos., P. O. Draw.r 35, Atlanta, Ga, auglß-5t Iu enumerating the ills which flesh is heir to, such as Indigestion, Heart burn, Sick Headache, Sour Stomach. Nervous Debility, Chills, Torpid Liver, &c., what a comfort to think that a re lief from all of them can be obtained by using Portaline, or Tabier’s Vege • table Liver Powder, which can be had of any Druggist for 50 cents. It es tablishes a permanently healthy action, and its operation is mild and effective Use Portaline, or Tabier’s Vegetable Liver Powder. GItAIIAM & BARNETT. STEAM SAW MILL Three Uliles from Gal ho tin on the Sngnr Valley Hoad. Jjiimber. and 1 mmzJtMS .Tll • ,^s v A good supply of Lumber ou hand, and any bill cut to order on short notice. Y Sliing^les. We are prepared to fill all orders for Shingles, and guarantee satisfaction to purchasers. Lathes. Lathes supplied in any quantity on short notice. Our prices are in accordance with the hard time and A r e solicit the patronage oi those wishing anything in our line. Our facilit.es for supplying the public are not excelled by* any similar enterprise lnAhis section. WHITE OAK LOOS WANTED. We want good White Oak Logs, and will pay tire cash for them. GRAHAM & BARNETT. jun 2 3m. Interesting to Farmers JpeAJtflHl* & SMITI. do work cheaper than it can be done any where else in Calhoun fo cah or pro luce You will do well to call and get their prices and test the quality of their work. You will get satisfaction. Mr. Smith is an excellent, workman, a polished steel smith. All work done at prices conforming with the present scarcity of money and t-.c pres sure of hard times. Call and have your horse shod, and see how reasonable will be the bill. Also bring in your wagons and buggies for repair mar3l-9mr LOGS WANTED ! Wc will pay CASH for Logs. Good POPLAR, 12, 13 and 14 feat long. WHITE-OAK, 14 aud 16 feet long. A few 12 feet long. PINE, 16, 20, 22j 24 and up. A few 12 feet long. WALNUT, of good quality. A good suppiy of LUMBER. constantly on hand. Also Lathes and Shin gles. which the cash can get cheap, L. HILLS & CO. Resaoa, Ga., March 28, 1877. 6m. : JL‘. M. UVM & SUE STABLE, Sac ami Huggy Horses aiul New Vehicles. Horses and mules for sale. Stock fed and cared for. Charges will be reasonable. Will p.iy the oash for corn in :hc ear aud oddAr in the bundle. feb3-t,f. Fisk’s Patent Metalic BURIAL CASES We liave purchased from Boaz & B their stock of Burial Cases, &n<l will a good stock and a full range of sizes t old stand of Beeves * Malone FOSTER & UARLAN ijXdoksi: y’ssTlo on, Railroad Street Always on hand choice Liquors, etc., and the wants of customers willl at all times be attended to with prompt ness and politenesss. 3-lyebf j h.a rtThj li, Dealer in General Merchandise CALHOUN, GA. Always endeavors to give satisfaction to customers. JJANKIN & GRAY, Attorney at Law Calhoun, Ga. Special attention paid to collections Of h.cu p-oiahc H the Young building. ’ PRICE-LIST OF Sash* Doors and Blinds, SASJL Check Rail, or Lip Sash 8-light Windows, Wide Cat, Glazed. Size of Window. Per Window. 3i*> of Thickness, fli. i. ft. in. Weight. Erica. 12x14 1| in., 25$x 5 2 24$ $1 75 1*2x15 “ 2 x6 10 26$ 200 12x18 2s|x 6 6 29 225 12x20 “ 25f x 7 2 S2 210 Plain Rail 12-light Windows, Glazed. Bxlo 1 3-16 in , 2 4x3 *} 15* 75 10x12 “ 210 x 4 6 24 120 10x14 “ 2 10 x 5 2 25* 1 35 ICxir, “ 210 x 510 27* 1 60 10x18 •• 210 x 6 6 29$ 200 Chock Rail, or Lip Sash, 12-light Windows, Glazed. 10x14 1 3-8 in., 2 10$x 5 2 28 155 lOil 6 “ 2 10* x 6 10 31$ 190 10x18 “ 2 10*x 0 6 34 220 10x20 “ 2 lOlx 7 2 87$ 270 Plain Rail, 15-light Windows, Glazed. Bxlo 1 3-16 in., 2 4x 4 8 22 100 10x12 “ 2 10x 56 27 160 Plain Rail, 18-light Windows, Glazed. Bxlo 1 3-16 in., 2 4x 5 7 26 135 10x12 “ 210 x 6 6 30 190 BLINDS. Outside Blinds, Rolling Slats, Wide Bar, 8-light Windows. Per Pair. , Weight. Price,, 12x14 1 3-16 inch. 20 1 40 12x16 “ 22 1 60 12x18 “ 24 1 70 12x20 “ 26 i 90 Outside Blinds, Rolling Slats, 12-liglit Windows. Bxlo 1 3-16 inch. . 15 1 00 10x12 “ 20 1 25 10x14 “ 22$ 1 40 10x16 “ 24 150 10x28 “ 26$ 1 70 10x20 “ 29 190 Outside Blinds, Rolling Slits, 15-liglu Win dows. Bxlo 1 3-10 inch, 15 125 10x12 “ 22 150 noons. 0. G. Four Panel doors, Raised Panels, both sides. 2 6x3 6 1 3-16 inches 29 1 30 2Bx 6 8 “ 33 1 40 2 10x6 10 “ 35 1 55 3 x 7 “ 37 175 2Bx 6 8 13 8 inches 39 1 50 2 6x6 6 “ 35 1 40 2 10x6 10 “ 40 1 60 3 x 7 “ 43 1 80 3 x 7 6 “ rais’d md’g l side 47 3 35 3 x 7 6 “ “ 2 side 50 3 50 2 x 6 4 1 inch 20 100 2 4x6 6 “ 21 120 Prices for all other sizes furnished promptly. Above are prices Free on board Cars. M. A, (*EE & CO., Opposite A. & C. R. R. Depot, Chatta ooga, Tennessee. junel6-9m Good Reading. ALL KNOW IT ! ALL LIKE IT ! THE DETROIT FREE PRESS Still Brighter and Belter for 18 8 7 , 7. FULL OF WIT HUMOR— FATHOS— SKETCH GOSSIP FASHION INCIDENT—N EWS- -HOME AND FOREIGN LETTERS, You will enjoy it better than any other newspaper. “How lie was Tempted.” A thrilling continued Story, written for the Free- Press, by “ Elzey Hay ” (Fanny Andrews),the noted Southern wri ter, will be a feature of 1877. Weekly, post fece, $2.00 per annum. In making up your list, start with the Detroit Free Tress. The Postmester it- agent for it CUIdiMTIIL t Is published Daily, Tbi-Weekly and Weekly, At AUG VST A, GA. By WALSH & WRIGHT, Proprietors Full Tcleyraphic Dispatches from All Points. Latest and Most Accu rate Market Reports. Interesting and Reliable Coi respoudcnce from all parts of Georgia, South Car olina and Washington City. GEORGIA AND SOUTH CAROLI NA NEWS A SPECIALTY. DAILY : One Year $lO 00 Six Months 5 00 TRY WEEKLY: One Year $5 (.0 Six Months 2 50 WEEKLY : One Year ..$2 00 Six Monsha 1 00 Where to Spend the Summer. 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