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Library, as ha bad to delivor an address there. The ooudnotor forgot the request and the eoion- tist, being a stranger, waited to be told the library- had been reached. Bntcred at the Pott Office at Atheni. Gt., si Second-Clan nutter. After a while the con ductor stopped the car and poin ted to a big building. The scien tist alighted and made his way to to it. It proted to be the peni tentiary Then the leoturer got mad and left town by the next train. iTiPUMP ON EARTH. ®Iavfce ®omttg CfouttcK J. E. GARDNER, Editor and Prop' Published every Friday at the office of The Courier, oa Wall Street. THE DECLINE OF PRO FAN1TY. Mauy purists bewail the preva lence of slang in the spoken language of the period. Has it never occurred to them that in the vast majority of instances slang is relatively soft and harmless, that it is seldom profane, and that what common speech has suffered from interjections of slang and cant phrases has been more than counteracted by the disuse of bard old Anglo-Saxon swear words? Thus the language is really the gainer, aud usage is making muoh of the slang good English. Take any good dictionary lately from the press, and it will be found to contain literally hund reds of words that were considered slang and not to be spoken in polite conversation a dozen, or twenty-five or fifty years ago, Likewise, take any standard novel of three, four or five generations .vgo, which reflects the customs and people of its period, and it will be found that some of the leadiug characters in it were given to politely damning various parts of themselves and about everything elso on the slightest provocation, in any company whatsoever. In tne days of Sheridan it wcb considered good form for the gallant gentleman to consign himself to perdition, piecemeal or as a whole, while paying tribute to the charms of the ladies with whom he was conversing. The rotuud and benevolent Mr. Pickwick himself was not averse to using s judioious oath while in the most charming society. Thackeray, in person and in hiB novels, let drop swear words occasionally that would not n6w be tolerated in a gentleman’s parlor. There was a famous and brilliant lawyer of ...-Charleston, who flourished not long before the outbreak of the Civil War, who swore plausibly, artistically and and easily in polite company and told risque stories in the most select oircles; and he was ac counted among the most delightful company to be found within the broad expanse of the country In the “good old days” of long ago it was regarded as a gentle man's privilege to swear, and if his oaths were nicely ohosen no offense was felt. It is not so now Not that profanity is obsolete, but it is pretty nearly so in polite society. It is principally in dulged in by uncultured persons or by the tipsy. Occasionally the gentleman may let slip an oath, under provocation, but in suoh instances he is careful to note that there is no woman within ear shot. The “d—„ at the dinner table or in the drawing room is unknown in these modern and better days. Men have a higher and finer re spect for women, for themselves and' for the language than in former timet.—Savannah News The ship subsidy beggars arying to get an argument in their behalf out of the Japanese war. Japan is moving her troops readily on transports which illustrates how convenient in war timet it ii to have a number of available ships; if the United States were to subsidize certain merchant ves sels they would be in a position tc call on these vessels forservico ir case of war. That is the way the subsidy sharks are talking. It i a poor incident of any sort that i pap-sucker cauuot twist to his own advantage. There can hardly be auy doubt that the current one is Mme Patti’s very last, final, conclusive, ultimate farewell to the American publio. It begins to l-.ok ns if her tour would prove a financial fail ure. In several cities she has de clined to appear because of very poor sales of seats. It is unfor tunate that she was tempted to make this lutosttour, since it brings home the painful fact to her that she is no longer the idol of the music-loving world. It is wise professional who knows when to retire. It seemB that Senators Tillman and Hoar have combined to see justice done to ex-Queen Lilluo- kulani of Hawaii. They have ar ranged for the consideration of the vote by which her claim was the other day refused by the Sen ate. It isn’t often that South Carolina and Massachusetts work fether in the Senate, but ip. this tanoe they are r standing for justice to a woman who wob robbed. In an Illinois town there is boy who laughs every time he thinks of a lioking he got the other day. His pa found a cigar in the boy’s pocket, bonfisoated the oigar and gave the boy suoh a dressing-down as he thought wonld keep him away, from cigars for some time to oome. Then pa leaned back in his rocker, lighted the cigar and pioked up his paper to read the war news. In abont four whiffs he imagined himself to be a Russian warship, torpe doed by the wily Japs. The oigar had been nicely loaded with gun powder, and pa won’t need a shave for two weeks. In Pittsburg the other evening a noted leoturer on sclenoe boarded a street oar and told the conduc tor to lot him off at the Carnegie Suicide Prevented. The startling announcement that a preventive of suicide had been discovered will interest many. A run down system, or despondency invariably precede suic de and somethiug has been found that will preveut that condition which makes suicide likely. At the first thought of self destruction take Electric Buteis. It being a great tonic and nervine will strengthen the nerves and build up the system. It’s also a great Stomach Liver and Kid ney regulator. Only 50c. Satis faction guaranteed by all Drug gist. HERE IT IS Endorsed by the Leading Bust- ncssMt&o! Alhcfts and Other Towns. ■ , et «• •< «• •* -tl '' ' JONES EMPIRE STATE ) Paint and Cement. Noted for stopping teaks, and being absolutely WATER PROOF and RUST PROOF. Hat no equal us a preser ver of wood and metal, sp have your roofs coated with it and rest easy, knowing that the leaks are stopped-and rust stands no hand. I Guarantee The Point and All My WorK. Manufactured at home by my self out of the best mate rial cun be had. Having given six years ol my time study ing the manufacture at this Paint and Roofing, I claim to control any and all roofs and give satisfaction, it beine my entire business and study. Sold in any quantity. The Best Relerence Furnished. Apply to ; T. k JONES, ATHENS, - GEORGIA. Western** «* ** * Market OLIVER COLEMAN, Manager. Fine Meats of All Kod*. Telephone a9. No. Jackson Sreet ALLIE RICHARDS, TInnGJr Rooting , Guttering and Repair ing a Specialty. Clayton. Sj I' J K. DAVIS, Dealer in all kinds of ELECTRICAL AND Telephone Supplies COLLEGE AVENUE.* ATHENS BAKERY 111 Broad St. Makes a specialty of furnishing Daily Fresh Lost, Graham and Cream Breads. Keep in (stock sn assortment lot Cakes, and Cskes furnished on short notice Also s stock of Csndies snd Canned Goods. Special Attention given to out- of-town orders. A share of public pat ronage solicited. W. H. DOOLITTLE, Proprietor DR. S. E GREENE, DENTIST. ATHENS, :•! GEORGIA Ofvice 31 Clayton Street, Formerly Hajos’ Studio. GINS INSURED. The rates on Gin Insurance has been so high heretofore that it hasment prohibition; We are in a position to give Low Rate on system gins. Call or write to J. A. Darwin, Athens* Ga, WILLIAMS LODGE, NO. I. O. O. F. Meets every Monday night at Odd Fellows Hail, corner Clayton and Jack- son street, F. W. FOX, N. G. J. M. DRAKE, Secy. OLIVER ENCAMPMENT, No 14. Meets every Friday night at o'cloek at hall over Davison Lowe’s, v I. N. Butler, 0. P, J. K. Kenney, Scribe. GLENN LODGE, NO. 75,1. O O. F. Meets every Tuesday night at hall over Davison & Lowe’s. J. E. Humphrey, N. G. G. E. Stone, Seey. ATHENjE REBEOOHA LODGE Meets every Wednesday night at Odd Fellows ball. Mrs. 0. W. Parr, N. G. Miss Eula Oartthers, Seo’y. Lands for Sale. Id the following countie, to-vr Bartow, Cttooit, Gordon, Gilmer, Her- ration, Murry, White, Hall, Towni, Chattooga, union, Lumpkin, Polk, For.jrth, Cherokee, Fannie, Rabun, Damon, -Pulaakl, Paulding, Pierce and Wajrne. Alio 8 acre* Ju.t outside the irporate limit, of the city of Athena. Call on, or write me, If you want bar gain. In lands. H. H. Carlton, Agent. No. 83 Clayton St. Athena,"Ga. NOTICE. Don't pay for a New Clock or Watch to get your old one re paired. But see F. G. Denard and buy a new one or have your old one repaired for less than others charge and get a is months guarantee. F.Q. Dennard, The Jeweler 117 Brood St. WG LrEAD IN FINE WORK AND- Ldw PRICB5e We have the best epuipped Dental office in thla section. Beat Sets of Teeth $9.00 to $15.00. Gold Crowns $5.00 to $8.00. Bridge Work $5 00 to $8 00 per tooth Gold Fillings $1.50 and upwards. You Need a Good Home! 5£S A ¥ - THE CULP PLAfE In ETast Athens, consisting of a Six Room House, one acre lot, necessary outhouses, most couvouient neighborhood rapidly growiug, a splendid plaoe to build a store ou the corner, upou a principal street that leads to couutry. Pecafis, Pears and other fruits in abundance. Apply quick either at The Courier office, or to J. L. JARRELL. ' * - John J. Wilkins, President. W. P. Brooks, Cashier. THE UNIVERSITY SAVINGS BANK, His .first start in the world was from saving. That is true of 09 in a hundred of the successful men whose names you Bee in the papers. Follow their good exam ple and put your money—even a few dollars—in this bank. Tbnt, with the iuterest we pay, may put you in business for your self, help you to acquire a compe tence. Now is the time. Gold Filling* $1.00 and upward*. Amalgam Fillings 75c and upwards. Classic City Dental Rooms DRS, RYDER A CONSTANTINE. McDowell Building College Avenue ATHENS, GEORGIA. If you are ,n need of Lumber, ash, Doors, Blinds, Brick, Lime, Cement, Moulding, Turned Col umns, Balusters, Brackets, Man tles or anything else, call on the DON ~ LYNI M’F'G. CO. OCONEE TRIBE, NO- 15 Meets every Wednesday night at their Wigwam in the Deupree hall, cor. Broad aud Thomas Sts, at 7:80 o’olock. All visiting Red Men are invited. W. T. Dean, Saohem. 0. A. Lambert, K. of R. Send us the depth of your well from floor to bottom and get our price on the famous Myers Double Acting Force Pump. Write or see us now. GRIFFETH IMPLEMENT CO., 338-340 Broad Street, - -ATHENS, QEORQ1A. The Athens Savings Bank. Does a Regular Banking Business. Pays Interest on Savings Deposits. G. A. MELL, Cashier, MYER STERN, Pres. M. G. MICHAEL, Vice-President. Christendom Astray If you would understand the r-opheoies, the signs of the times ana the Bible generally: read Christendom Astray. It will make the Bible a new book to yon. 800 pages. PAPER COVERS 60o. CLOTH COVERS ft,18. To be had of, J. HARDAKER, 584 S. Broad St., Elisabeth, N. J. Athens Electric Railway Company [LIGHTS AND POWER, Cor, College Avenue and Clay tone Streets C. D. FLANIGEN, Mng. BROOKS & DOZIER, SucceMor* toA.L. BROOKli. REAL ESTATE BROKERS. £FIRE AND LIFE INSURANCE; WE SOLICIT YOUR P TR0NA0E. J. S. NOLAND, Watch Repairer and Engraver. '■ Cot, Broad St. and College Ave. ’ Subscribe for The Cou rier, 50 cent* a year. KYTLE & JACKSON, FIRE INSURANCE AGENTS. At Athens Hardware Co, Telephone No. 44, They do a general Fire Insurance business, repre senting the strongest and best companies in America. A Share Of Patronage Solicited. THE GEORGIA NATIONAL BANK OF ATHENS „ . OAPITAL *100,000. Receive, account, of Banka, Corporation,, Firm, aod Individual,, and ofte to depoiltora every accomodation, their bualneai, balance, and reiponalblllty warrant!. Director, t Thoo. P. Vincent, J01. N Webb, A. 8, Erwin, Blllupi Pblnliy Jot, H. Fleming, Jno. j, Wilkins.