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Tl'US. J. ADAMS,.KD1TOR WEDNESDAY, DEC. 30,1886. Jtulgc Gary Sustained. he Supreme Court of this State sustained Judge Ernest Gary's cisi?n that Magistrates. "have isdiction," and announced that s reasons therefor will bo filed er." We must confess that we re in the outset prejudiced against Judge Gary's decision. But after reading his reasons we are tisfied that they are sound, and ay be that ilie Supreme Judges ight not do better than adopt th? same, with a little elaboration, as their own. A Christmas Reminiscence. As tho closing days of the dying year glide swiftly by mid the fes tive joys of Xmas times, the jing ling toys the blazing fireworks the shouting children, the beam ing countenances of the older ones, tell of the joyful advent of the birthday of our King. Oh bliss ful season Oh happy hour when the hearts of the young and old, blend in the choral glory ol a woild's jubilee. How sweet kind reader, when the Xmas fires are ^Jbqjmiig low, when the silent house holdis softly sleepiug dreaming perhaps of th3 morrow, of Xmas ard of Santa Clause how sweet as you gaze on the dying embers on the hearthstone, to fly on the ' wings of memory to the happy days that were, to exist for awhile in-dreamland, and to live again m the scenes or tong ago. 21 years ago, I was a pupil of the Georgia Institution for the blind. The autumnal winds had died away December's month had well ad vanced. Already the sound of hornp, the blaze of bonfires and the explosion of firepoppers an nounced the near approach of Xmas, Eager were our anticipa tions, subdued and many were our mutual questionings. Brightly dawned that Xmas Eve. So mild the weather, you would al most deem it spingtime. So blithe the song of the birds, so genial the merry suubeams. But oh! the odor of fruits and sweetmeats that filled the air. What did it mean? It we3 said that Misses G. and K. had gone down town. It was whispered that they had actu ally seen Santa Claus. The day was gone. The twilight had faded into night when the bell called us to payer. Cheery were the words of Principal that night. Santa ' would leave parcels ?Kr- " - '?'?'*' '; 4 K Mr. W. afl'ectiouaceiy v.te?uisBed us to rest. I was told that in the past the house was roused on Xmas morn 1-y the merry song of the girls as they marched through the chapel jw and corridors. On this occasion ^^1N??as to be different. It was agree? by the members of our.or chestra, that we would rise early, and as 'the girls commenced their dong, and march wo would aston ish them by blasting forth the stir ing strains of,."Josephine polk er." Yes, they were to meet with a great surprise. But did they? O woman, even in the days of thy childhood, how hard it is to out wit thee. I said that on the night of Xmas ove, our principal after prayer dis missed us to bed. The bustle of re tiring over, in peace the house was silent my roommates seftly sleeping. Vainly I closed my wak ing eyes, oblivious slumber was to me denied. In meditations sweet I wandered back through tho cen turies gone. I thought on the star of Bethlehem, that led those east ern sages to the cradle of the in fant blest. It seemed that the scales had fallen from my sight less orbs, end through the cloak of darkness, I beheld the light. Oh star of Bethlehem, star of hope im mortal, tull many a weary traveler bast thou'st guided home, Pilgrims many and tired hast thou bidden rest. Shine on thou glorious 9tar, , shine on til! all the millions from their guilt redeemed, bow the knee hi worship to the Saviour boru. Through Fancy's eye, I Baw the distant plain. The blazing watch fires and the sleeping flecks. Thc peaceful shepc?rds meekly stand ing by perhaps with h&avy hearts, conversing of a Cation's wo?s. I beard with fancy's voice the angel choir, with harp and song to praise attuned, the first Xmas carrol o:> the shores cf lime, "peaceon earth, to men good will. Glory to God in .the highest." Thus musing, I whiled ihe time away, till lost in eweei forgetfulness I slept. Long ere tho morning star h. course had run. our slumbers end ed by the call of Burkes, each ros< in haste, and in haste his instru mern grasped, and like pale spec tres, dark and flitting, softly t< th" chapel stole. There on th \ sta^e, the orchestra its position took and stood like guardian sen- i tinels of the night, on the ram 1 parts of some fort besieged. Scare one short hour had passed, when hark, at tho door ? sudden crash. The beating drum, the jingi in; tambourine the merry shouting o. tho girls, all told of our secre! known. As suddenly our orches tra blasted, but right onward came j the girls through the chapel, ] round and round the corridors, 5 they_weuded their triumphal way-; ?I ?appy rivalry amia the crashing aring chaos of the merry "Jcee >hine," the drains, the tambou rines the banjos, ray pic?lo was aeari above the din. Xever had I so played before, never snail I BO play again. Amid 'Le chaotic morning jubilee, the voice of Burkes raug ont. From attic to deepest cellar its echoes raug. It sounded as the yell of the pursu ing huntsman, it sounded like the rebel 3Te.li. Onward roare 1 the mirthful con test on witt joyous outcry rushed those merry girls. Right lustily wt; souuded the "Josephine" till tho voice of a herald proclaimed a truce. "To the basement, to the basement. Santa Claus has beeu and left parcels for one and for all." With tumultuous joy. we hurried to the basement, where each from the hand of Miss K a package neat received. On open ing there were fruits and sweet meats found. In each was there a present, Toys for the children, for the older ones handkerchiefs, ties, and things too long to men tion here. Forth we sallid to re ceive the greeting of the rising suu, and to exhilerate in the play ground broad, nor returned till the clanging bell announced a break fast waiting. Patient reader, 'tis not mine that morning feast to de scribe ; suffice to say 'twas au of fering of hearts tender and true, their names why mention here? Not now must thou with me that feast enjoy. 'Twas for us children, uot for the?. In mirthful converse and with happy be*arts, digestions best of aids, we ate, till hunger well^appeased, the breakfast hour was passed. High was the day advanced, al most to noon, when as we children exulting o'er our Xmas toys, bask ing in the sunshine of that mild December day, the school bell rang, but not to school it called. Each in the r-chool-room on his ac customed beuch wes seated, Mr. W. between th*? folding doors. "You are here said he to look in the cove of Fortuuatus old." Round the prize-boxes were hand ed a present to each was given be sides. * * * * So onward sped thoso happv hours, 3ach day its sports, each uight its merry games-. With joy ous hearts, with golden deeds re plete, the week r?.led by, the Vid year passed away. But lo, the tire is out the spell is broken, the. al luring phantom ?one, the beard less youth of long ago, is now a man in the strugling arena of life. * * * Friends of my child hood gone ; across the chasm of years to you I send my greeting. Do you like me, dream sometimes of ibo long ago? of a world that iu deed was kind? Does the lamp of hope for ye sometimes burn low? Do the dark lowering sform-clouds T<O strong, ye treas Reading a book Won't tell you about your health. Ask your neighbor what he and - his family took last Spring when they felt so miserable, so tired out. He will tell you DR. 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Address MUNN & CO., 361 Broadway. New York. BUSINESS EDUCATION is Offered B one boy and one *m girl in every Coun I ty of ?South Caroli n na by the largest, Jmost elegantly equipped and pre eminently practical institution ra the South which gives JaiJy drilJ in actual business, banking md oillce work. Positions are guaranteed graduates through the Employment Bureau. Ad Iress promptly THE GA., BUSINESS COLL KC ?, Macon, Ga. Dec. 15-1896. Land at a Bargain. For sale at a Bargain SEVENTY 4CRES CHOICE WOODLAND, ad oining'lands of Dr. H. Parker, Poor House Lands, and others. Must be >old, and will go cheap. Apply to D. R DURISOE. Dec. 15-3t SCHEDULE. C. C. G. & C. R. It. COMPANY. Nov. 22, 1896. Lv Columbia via. Southern Hail way 5 40 a m Lv Augusta 6 10 ft ra Lv Edgeiield 6 lo a m Lv Trenton 7 15 a m Ar Aiken S 35 a m Lv Aiken 1115 am Lv Trenton 12 30 p m Ar Edgefield 1 00 p tu Ar Columbia via. Southern Rail way 4 50 p m Lv Edgefield 2 25 p m Lv Trenton via. Southern Rail way . 3 S p ni Ar Augusta 4 15 p m Ar Columbia 5 50 p m Lv Columbia via. Southern Rail way 1 3.5 p m Lv Augusta 2 10 p m Lv Trenton 3 08pm Ar Edgefield, 3 25 p m E. G HALTIWANGER, Frt. & Passenger A'gt. Edgefield, S. C. I. W. FOWLER, Agent for Pur chasing Committee, Aiken, S. C. CHARLESTON & "WESTERN CAROLINA RAILWAY. "/ agusta and Ashville Short Line." Schedule in effect Oct. 1, 1896. Lv Augusta. 9 40 a in 715pm Ar Greenwood.. 12 17p ui ll 30 p in Ar Anderson - 7 30 p m . Ar Laurens- 1 15 p m 7 00 am Ar Greenville.. 2 55pm 9 45 a ni Ar Glenn Sp'gs....4 05 pm . Ar Sparlanuurg.. 3 00 p m 10 20 a. ni Ar Saluda- 5 23 pm 5 23 p m Ar bendersonville 5 51 p m 1 45 p m Ar isuville.045pm . Lv Ashville.... 820am . .. Lv Spartauburg ll 45 a iii 4 00pm Lv Greenville - ll 55a m 4 00 p m ArLaurens_ 130pm 7 pm Lv Anderson.. 10 25 a ni . Ar Greenwood.. 2 2 00 pm 5 00am Lv Augusta- 5 05 p in 9 35 a m Lv Savannah.... 5 55 a m . Lv Greenwood.. 5 2? p ni Ar Raleigh.... 126 a in Ar Norfolk.... 7 00am Ar Petersburg.,. .6 00 a in Ar Richmond-6 40 a in Close connections ai Greenwood fer all points on S. A. L., and C. and G. Railway, and at Spartauburg with Southern Railway. For information relative to tickets, rates, schedules, etc.. address YV. J. CKAIO, Gen. Pass. A gt. Augusta, Ga. FAR SILE. The following law books?, appl}', at ADVERTISER Office. Bishop on Criminal Procedure Vol. 1 and 2. Wharton on Criminal Law, 3 vols. Willcock on Corporations. -Winumg nu Kx^cutors. - i ?*?Ov ? J, ". .K..u IIIUl'A. [Harrison's Chancery, Vol. 1. Bay's Reports, Vol. 1. Phillipp's Evidence. History of a Suit at Law, by James Conner. Mitford on Pleadings. Ch i tty on Pleading, Vol. 1. Auditor's Notice. I will be at the following places on the days below mentioned to receive tax returns : Red Hill, Monday, Jan. ll. Collier's, Tuesday, Jan. 12. Cheatham's Store, Wednesday. January k3. Clark's Hill, Thursday, January, 15. Parksville, Saturday, January 16. Plum Branch, Monday, Jauuary 18. 1 Quarles', Tuesday, January 19. Longmires, Wednesday, Jan. 20. Callisou's, Thursday, Janury 21. Kirksey's, Friday, January 22. Williams' Mill, Saturday, Jan. 23. Haltiwanger's, Monday, January 25. Meeting Street, Tuesday, January 26. Pleasant Lane, Wednesday, Janu ry 27. Trenton, Thursday, January 28. Johnston, Fiidav, Januarv 29, Edgi-fir ld C. H., from Jan. 30th .to Feb. 20tb, 1897, after which time 50 per eeut penalty will b<> added to the ?alue of all property of parties who fail to make tax re turnrB. J. B. HALTIWANGER, Auditor. hour ^"^ttLfg?te Z?? cf manufacture. | . GAINS in increased fadhuesfo. handling our goods. ?^ GAINS io ,he volume and n^i 1 ods o? conducting busmen 1 And ah lh?c gains mean BETTER GOODS AU AUGUSTA, O*' t n..SUrU?g Brand. ^ Groceries, staple and fancy, heavy ind light, nicknack's in confectionary, it Jackson's fancy and staple grocery ?tore. Apple cider at L. E. Jackson's, sweet ind refreshii g-no alcohol in it Confectionary of all kind's at Jack ton's fancy grocery. CUT RATE --SALE. - # - Imm MAY BE THOUGHT BY g Some That I Ara Out Of Bu ff si ness, So I take this opportunity of letting my friends know that I am still in the procession, though I do not claim to lead everybody in ev erything; but a3 a matter of fact I am selling goods cheaper than they were ever offered at this place be fore. 250 Rolls Ribbon at New York cost. 250 prs. English Lisle and Balbriggan Hose- assorted col ors-for Misses and children, go ing at 15c, 2 prs. mr 25c ; original prices from 25c to 65c per pr. Ail Shoes reduced five to sev enty-five cents per pair. Pants Jeans and Cassimers 10 to 30 per cont. off. Checked Homespuns, Ticking, Sea Island, Shirring, Gingham, Check Muslin, Cretonne. Cotton Flannel, Red and White Flannels reduced 10 to 15 per c?nt. Outing, Cashmeres, Serges, ''abie Linen, Towels &c, cut 18 to 20 per cent. Hosiery, dToves Handkerchiefs and Under Vests marked down 10 to 20 per cent. Blankets, Comforts and Coun terpanes 10 to 20 per cant. off. . Hamburg Edgings, Silks, and all Notions all reduced, and some at New York cost. We are keeping our stock of sta ple goods filled in as they sell out, but they are all sold afc a cbse margin, in order to move the bal ance jf the stock. tJ?t Give us a call when you need dry goods and SHOES. mjffl Verv respectfully, JAMES E. HART, EXECUTOR, Estate of ALVIN HART, dec'd, .Nov. 17-4t. LOOK HERB! LOOK HERE ! ! -:[ooo] : Read this before spending Another dollar. A big cut in prices on Dress Goods, Shoes, and Pants ?Goods. k fe * 1 .1 ho les . 25. men s eui uw".. . t.00 PANTS GOODS-Our regular 224c jeans now 18Ac. Our 27c all wool jeans now 224c. Our 33?c all-wool jeans now 25c. Our 45c 10 oz. all-wool jeaus now 37$c We positively have cut prices- ou these goods just as stated above. DRESS GOODS-You never saw such bargains as we are offering in L;ess Goods. We have cut our 224c and 25c all-wool serges aud cashmeres dowu to 18?c. 35c Dress ?oods cut to 30c. Our 5Ge Dress goods cut to 33?c. Large quantity of fino BoukleyR and Serges at prices astonishingly low. Don't fail to see our Dress Goods. SILKS-Velvets, Ribbons, Braids, &c, in all shades and styles at attractive prices. DOMESTICS-We lead in this line of staple:-?. Everybody must have these goods and we waut to sell you. Fruit of Loom bleaching, at 6^c. i Gran. C. Shirtings, at 4c yd. ? Gran. R. R. Shirtings, at 5c, 4? Sea Island Sheeting, at4?c. BLANKETS and FLANNELS, &c"-Blankets worth $6.50 going at $5.00. Blankets worth $3.00 go ing at $2.45. Blankets worth $1.50 going at $1.00. Our 25c flannel is as good as can be bought elsewhere for 30 and 35c. We sell a white Table Linen 70 inches wide for 50c yd. This goods is worth 75c. anywhere. Our goods have been bought cheap, and our motto is "Under sell" all Compel itors. Limited space forbids our quor ting prices on all goods. Call on is and wo will save you from 15 ;o 25 per cent on your winter joods. Very Respectfully, * HART & MAY, * successors to Hart May & Co. Nov. 10-tf. I Dentistry. Respectfully beg ray patrons lo ?emember ray appointments at TKKN 'ON on Wednesday of each and every veek for dental work, which will lie ?xecuted in accordance with thc latot'l nethods. No charge for consultation. MANLY TIM MONS, D. P. S. Nov. 2L, '06. Edgelield, 3. C. The Southern Cultivator now comes wicea month instead of once, and has >een greatly improved. Any of our ?ubscribers can get this old reliable n connection with the ADVERTISER )oth one year $2.25. Bologna sausage at Jackson's fancy rrocery store, something nice. Jno. H. J^e>arer>r, -DEALEK IN - - Diamonds, Watches, Jewelry, 849 Broadway, Opposite Daly's Dry Goods Store, AUGUSTA, G A., Sterling Novelties and Gold Watches, From $15 to $150. Dec. 15-tf_ NEW F; UNDERTAKER. ? ' ' J. E. FUNERAL DIRECTOR ANB EMBALMER, 547Broad St., Augusta, Ga. : CHEAPEST TO THE FINEST LOT OF EVER PUT ON THE MARKET. All I ask is to give rae a call before buying, and I will make it t? the interest of the people. I give polite and prompt atten'ion NIGHT and DAY Nov. 24. 1896. IS NOW HEADY WITH THE BEST BARGAINS IN FALL AND WINTER Goods, When you co.ne to town don't bu}* until you see our Prices. Ptyles, and Qualit?s. We will Astonish you, PRINTS, PANTS GOODS, DRESS GOODS, are cheaper than you have ever bought them. Dou't be caught by cheap shoddy --*. Z"* ' u can buy a irenni?? urt?o]a ?? -' "ampmhor tili? Wo have always lead the Shoe busines aud are prepared this season especially to hold our ground. Solid Goods, G x>d Wearers, up to date styler, is our Motto. Clothing and Hats. We are Strictly in it. Remember tho Cele brated ELK BRAND HAT and ou* Tailor-made Clothes, We will save you Money if you come th?3 way. Our Stock is New and Fresh, aud Goods, are too Cheap to Buy Old Stuff. Blankets, Jeans, Domestics, Trunks, SATCHELS, OIL CLOTHS, are Cheaper than ever. To trade intelligently, test the market, buy where you get the beet qualities for the least money. You want Goods, WE want aud must have your busines and will do Business with vou on the SQUARE. JAS. M. COBB. Edgefield, C. H., Sept. 29, 1896--31T?. j. Fackson's Staple And FANCY GROCERY. For dainties to serve on Thanksg-iv ng, Christmas, and oth*r feast days. :o to Jackson's where you will lind hem fresh, luscious, and reasonable in rice. Raisins, Currants, Citron, !anned fruits and fresh fruits, Evapo ated and dried fruits. Cheese and lacearoni, Candies, &C, &c. Do you wish staple goods? Go to Jackson's. Ile has Flour, Su gar. Coffee, parched and green, Lard, Meal, Grits, rtiee. 'ry once his Pickles, Spices, Catsups, nd you will always buy of him. Tobaccoes and Cigars. 'hese Celebrated Chewing Tobaccoes. "Bonnie Blue Fly." "Little ll'Tit v." "Red Juico,-' r. K., RHU Billie Butt.' In a word Fancy and Staple Groceries (,f ?ti] kinds at liv ng price*. L. E. JACKSON, Edgetield, S. C. Nov. 24. 'M. Tie AUGUSTA, ?GA., Southwest corner Broad and Washington, is now under new management, has been thoroughly ren ovated.and REFURNISHED with all moderu improve ments. Table and ser vice equal to any HOTEL INT THE CITY. Permanent and Transient guests solicited. RATES M 0 i> E R AT E. Mrs. E. A. SCHWARTZ, Nov. 24-tf, PROP. Grape cider at L. E. Jackson's fancy ind staple grocery store, something new that will cheer but never inebriate BIG ADS AND BIG TALK MAY CATCH THE MINDS OF SOME, BU f ALL GOOD BUYERS ARE LOOKING FOR TB E Right Goods and the Right Prices, There have boen pome awful Smash-ups among (be Maiufsc^ urers and Jobbers whiih lins enabled us to buy Goods Cheaper '.han ev^rX before, consequently can savo.yo? from Twenty-five to Fifty Per Cent. On everything in Dry Goods, Clothing, Shoes and Hats. We have done so, are doing so to-day, and will continue fu do ?>, repardle^s of what others may do or say against us. All the argument in the world would not iuduce you t>. trade with us if our prices were not right. . A COMPARISON IS ALL WE ASK and we are satisfied we will please you. Everybody resr eetfully in vited to call and see what we can do for them. Very r; spectfuliv,' A. J. BROOM, THE LEADER OF LOW PRICES. Oct. 21-1896. W. J. RUTHERFORD & CO -DEALERS IN BfiICK, LIME, CEMENT, EEADY HOOFING, 4C. Corner Washington and Reynolds Street Axz^usta? ? - G-ct. Oct. 20-6m._f - - CHRISTMAS GOODS ! - - > JEWELRY, SILVER NOVELTIES, WATCHES, POCKET BOOKS, DIAMONDS, TOILET AR TICLES, CLOCKS. BRASS TABLES, CUT GLASS, FINE UMBRELLAS.. Send for our 1897 Catalogue. WM. SeHWEisERT & Coi - JEWELRY, 702 Broad Street, Augusta, Ga., AT fifi V\o~"? nu: - m o.* ; it Sill it ?Dista Cotton Gins ai Presses. Large SfocH oj! Engines, Cjjeap aoQ Gaoif. I AR/l??Dh 5 IRON WORKS AND LUIVlD/HttU I SUPPLY COMPANY. AUGUSTA, GA. Machinery and Supplies. Repairs, etc., Quickly Made. Get our Prices before you buy. ALWAYS IN THE LEAD /. C. LEVY & CO., TAILOR-FI7 CLOTHIERS, AUGUSTA, - GEORGI^. Have now in store tholr enti re \ FALL AND WINTER STOCK OF CLOTHING rhe largest stock ever shown in Augusta. We aim to carry goods which are 10t only intrinsically good, but which also, in pattern, style, and finish, rratify a cultivated and discriminating taste, und at the same time, we aim to nake our prices so low the closest buyers will be our ?steadiest customers Polite attention to all. A call will be appreciated. I. C. LEVY & CO. rAILOR-FIT CLOTHIERS, AUGUSTA, GA YOUR ATTENTION/ -TIF1 1TOTJ .NEED^^: it FA.?TOY GROCERIES, leaded Shells, Canned Goods, Confeetionaries. Evaporators Repaired or made to Order. -ARGEST COOK STOVE FOR THE MONEY. Coffee Pots, Milk Buckets, and Covered Buckets made from thc best of Tin in the market. Repairs for Cook Stoves I sell, kept in stock. Call on or address _ CHAS. A. AUSTIN, All Liquors bottled under the Dispensary "Red, White and Blue" label are distilled and guaranteed by us. We have been selling to the South for FORTY YEARS and we know what: you want. Ask your Dispensary for " Red, White and Blue" label liquor and insist on getting it. FREIBERG & WORKUM, Distillers, LYNCHBURG, 0. PETERSBURGH, KY. CINCINNATI, 0*