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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-08-02

AAIERIoUs, GA, August 1.-Americus pre-
cinct gives Crisp 9S majority. Sumter
county will give Crisp $50 majority. Macon
county elects Cook delegates by a small ma
1ority. There is no news from the other
counties.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-08-02
OUR JACKSONVILLE LETTER.

EBe Indignation meeIfDg-POmp,
Music and TOD&ue-A II Om for
Boss Bisbee-EEe Fakes the Strong
esS SIde-rhree Weeks may Make
Diherence-GuItsau Hicks Alter
BIsbee-POst Oh1co RumOrs-FIn-
ley Will be Nomtnated-HIs MA
jcrisY Must be Increased-Gaines-
ville-Hts Growth aud PrOgress
Advantages and Inducements-A
blow for the Capital-Sundry and
Various Notes.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-08-02
Death from Apoplext.

ATLANTA, August Mrs. DR.. w. G. Bal.
lard, of Madison most estimable lady,
was stricken with apoplexy on the Georgia
Railroad train last night, near this city, and
died soon after being carried to her sons
house
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-08-02

CINCINNATI, August The Licking river
has risen twenty-five feet since last night,
1t caught the coal feet totally unprepared,
and a number OF coal and coke barges were
swept away and sunk, and a good deal of
miscellaneous damage was done. The loss
viii reach $4,000.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-08-02
THE NATIONAL CAPITAL.
THE RIVER AND HARBOR BILL
VETOED.

The Presidents Objections to the
measure-The Naval Bill In the
HOuse-RObesOn Yields on the
Monitors Amen GmenI The star
Route TriaIs-S0m Views of Gen.
SheFmau-E lac House aud the Veto
A Report on the GuanO Deal.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-08-02

The Losses az the Recent New York
Fire.
NEW YORK, August 1.-The losses at the
Cherry street fire aggregate 81, ,25O 900,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-08-02

--r.. le Post Office an Savannah
.- r Matter.
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as. .r-r. -rmeuls ~ 'a per 4uato q
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Savannah, ia.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-12-26

WORTHY OF THoUGHr.-The follow
ing passage from a magazine speaks
trumpet -tongued in behalf of temperance:
"Of the worst foes that woman has had
to encounter, wine stands at the head.
The appel ite for strong drink in men has
spoiled the lives of more women, ruined
more hopes for them, brought to them
more shame, sorrow and hardship, than
any other evil that exists. The country
numbers tens of thousands Of women,
who are widows to-day, and sit in hope.
less weeds, because their husbands have
been slain by strong drink"
The Hartford Courant has been look
ING over the books and finds that the
statistics of the manufacture and sale o.
distilled liquors do not justify the belief
that beer is to any extent supplsntlnt
hem. On the contrary, they show tha
while lager beer has come into very gen.
eral use, among all classes, it has not les
sened the use of the more deadly fluids
More liquor of every kind is consumed
than ever before, and the increase much
more than keeps pace with the increas
of population.-Er.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-12-26
THE BAD AND WORTHLESS

Are never initiated or cORnterfeited. This Is
especially true of a family medicine, and it
is positive proof that the remedy initiated
Is OF the highest value. As soon as 1t had
been tested and proved by the whole world
that Hop Bitters was the purest, best and
most valuable family medicine on earth.
many limitations sprung up and began TO
steal the notices in which the press and
people Of the country had expressed the
merits OF II. b., and in every way trying
to innuce suffering invalids to use their
stuff instead. expecting to make money on
the credit and good name OF ii. B. Many
others started nostrums put up in similar
style to II. b., with variously devised
names in which the word Hop or Hops
were used in way to induce people 10 be-
lieve they were the same as Hop Bitters.
All such pretended remedies or cures, no
matter what their style or name Is, and
especially those with the word Hop or
Hops in their name or In any way con-
nected with them or their name, are imita-
tions or counterfeits. Beware OF them.
Touch none OF them. Use nothing but
genuine Hop Btters, with a bunch or
cluster Of Hops on the white label. Trust
nothing else. Druggists and dealers are
warned against dealing in limitations or
countarfaits
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-12-26
For the Democrat.
THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD.

O blessed Christ. once more in widest weather,
While Winter reigns and earth is clothed
with snow,
And haplcss creatures crowd for warmth to-
geiher,
We, light and comfort from thy presence
know.
Once more the glow of thy dlvineness beam.
ing,
Rests like the sun on golden fields of corn,
And We. like tropic flowers, in bliss lie dream
ing,
Beneath the light in thy dear presence born.
Thou art our light. we bask in thee forever.
We love TO see thee shire in splendor keen,
No doubt OF heart, no pain from thee can sever.
when once thy love in heart and soul are
seen.
We bless thee now and aye, for that sweet
shining,
For saving goodness, lasting like the day,
q cheer the sad, and sinful souls repining,
And teach them thou art still our light and
way.
-WlLNIAN BRUNToN.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-12-26

A MILLION DOLLAR CRADLE,-"lts
nice to be boy" in Burmah, that is,
if one happens to be royal baby. The
infant whose royal papa spends million
dollars on a cradle for him is surely to be
envied not a little by ordinary babes.
At this enormous cost King Theebaw
provided a cradle for his olive branch.
This extraordinary receptacle is described
as first framed with mango wood and
then encased with sheet gold inside and
out. Over this is ornamental gold work
set with diamonds, rubies, sapphires, en-
eralds, and other precious stones. How
sweet the infantile slumbers must be,
rocked in the embrace of close npon q
millions worth of gold and precious
stone +; how good King Theebaw is to his
little child, and how happy his little
child must be when he reflects, that al.
though no ones head is safe for an houl
in the court of Burmah, Theebaw does
not forget to see that the infant prince is
Graded comfortably as long as he lives,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-12-26
WINGS.
BRUSToy.

Mother. o make me a pair OF wings,
Like the Christ-child's sdorning;
Blue ss the SKY. with the gold star.eye-
I'll wear them on Christmas morning"
The mother worked with a careless heart,
All through that merry morning:
Happy and blind nor saw behind
The shadow that gives no warning.
lie Strickland over that little face
4 sudden change came creeping;
Twelve struggling hours against Deaths fierce
pOwc.s,
And then he has lcfi her sleeping.
strange sleep which no mothers kiss can wake
Lay her pretty wings beside her:
sircw white flowers sweet on her hands and
feet,
And under the white snow hide her.
For the Chrisj-chili called her out OF her play,
Aud thus our earth life scorning,
She went away.-what, dead. we say?
She was born that Christmas morning
By the author OF John Halifax. Gentle
man" in December WIDE AWAKE.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-12-26
WRITTEN FOR THE CHRISTMAS NUMBER OF
THE COURIER GAZETTE.
BY ". o. FULLER, JR

In the dry and gritty little city of
Limes;one-but whose ariduess and grit
a; the period of which | write were hid
den beneath the soft, white SHOWS Of
Christmas time-liyed Napoleon W.
Nix. lie was a curious little man, and
KEEP, a curious little store, in curious
little cour, opening off one Of the princ'-
pal streets Of the place.
Years before the time Of which this
faithful record treats, there was born
into this world of yeXation and woe,
curious little baby, withou; vestige OF
hair or eyebrows, and whose eyes stared
relentlessly out at a future, which was
mercifully veiled, though a set of lids en-
,irely bankrupt as to the important aux
illary of lashes. This curious looking
baby. with d commendable view TO the
eternal fitness of things on the part OF
h;s happy parents, was christened Napol-
con Washington-the felicitous blending
Of the names of France and America s
mighty generals being received by the
peighbors of Mr.. and Mrs. Nix as hap
pv augury Of the child's future. The
| high hopes which this confidence on the
part of their neighbors aroused IN the
hearts OF the proud parents, were destin
cd never TO be realized, for at an early
period in the childs life, his father fell
off a building, where he was pursuing
his calling of a carpenter, and broke HI:
neck. and MS uatimely death was soon
followed BY that OF the childs mother
| So the whuliug wheel of time whirled
the orphan into the charge OF maiden
aunt. who brought him up by hand,
Circumstance which he never in attel
wears ceased to remember, from the fac
of the hand being an unusually hare
one.
The boy grew and fourished in nj
own curious way. As years passed oil
he developed a moderate quantity OF han
upon his head, and in the fullness o
time very week and abstruse growth
of whiskers appeared at ragged interval
upon his chin, and was cultivated witt
Jealous care; but it never passed beyon'
a certain stage of incipiency. He wa
subject in a weak an imperfect degree t
= the harmless dissipations incidental t
voune manhood, the chief of which con
sisted in writing his name N. WASHING
roS Nix in one instance even proceed
ING 70 the bold extremity Of inscrlbip
in it an autograph album, embellishe
with sundry ornamental fourishes, ac
cOmpanying 1t with poe'icai leque'
that in tie Casket of memory the own'
of the book would Drop One Pearl tC
y. Washington Nix. Eyebrows an
lashes he never succeeded in disclosing
and despite the unlimited amounting
the portions of his cOuntenance devote
n :. to those important and indispensable ad
d iuncts of the human face with numero'
: lotions and balms, whose virtues wer
glowingly set forth in testimonials fro
unknown parties, writing from unhea'
of localities in the west, Napoleon stare
:. through msnhoods estate as he hi
stared at his nurse, and glowered upc
D mankind all through life, with herc
,. ness Of expression totally irreconcIlAb
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-12-26
"AyAMpIrIoUs INDIVIDUAL"

"Oh. I'm boiling over TO do-some good
act" shouted politician the other day, a.
his red nose protruded from face orna-
mented with unhealthy blotchcs. Well,
sir" replied q friendly listener, unless
YOU want TO be an animated sign for drug
store, and make the passers-by sick /
would advise you to use Swayne's ONT.
ment and be cured OF that skin disease. y
The ambitious man acted upon the advice
and is now living exemplihcation OF what
this excellent remedy can accomplish.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-12-26
A Word TO MOTHERS.

Mothers should remember II is most
important duty at this season to look after
the health Of their families and cleanse the
malaria and impurities from their systems
and that nothing will tone up the stomach
and liver, regulate the bowels aud purify
the blood so perfectly as Parker's Ginger
Tonic, advertised in our columns.-Post.
See other column.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-12-26
nNr ans rup RRIGnrHsr CnARM.

VNF UT
ora fair face Is a fine set OF teeth. The
ladies being fully alive 10 this fact, patron
ize SozopoST in preference to any other
dentifrice, since they know by experience
that 1t preserves like 20 other the pristine
whiteness and cleanliness OF the teeth, and
makes a naturally sweet breath additional
" fragrant. IL is one OF the privileges OF
the beau1 sey TO look lovely aud that pro-
portion OF II which uses SozoDoNT has
learned that the article contributes In no
small degree to the end in view. All the
druggists sell 1t.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-12-26

PEARLS WHITE GLYCERISE DID lr.
Good morning, Henry. | am glad to see
You once more! How have you been for
the last two weeks? You are looking flrst
rate. Why! what have you been doins'
Your face is as clear as a whistle, no spots
or pImples whatever.
Charles Pearls White Glycerine did 1t.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-12-26

was thrown open, and the form OF tall
man with long black hair and whiskers
was disclosed. At the same moment
the woman gave another scream and fell
fainting into Napoleon's arms.
"Ha what do / see y vociferated
the man in the black whiskers; "my
wife in the arms of another. Thunder
and lightning: Where is my revolver =
At this he dashed back into the room,
cussing fearfully all the time, and quick
ly reappeared, brandishing big caval-
ry pistol.
Don't fre-don't shoot !" gasped
the thoroughly frightened Napoleon.
Here-take this woman off and let me
explain"
Il want no explanation-Tll have
none :" snorted the fierce and warlike
Major. "Tll have your blood"
Here Napoleon succeeded in disengag'
ing the arms of the woman from around
hi, neck, whereupon she in turn fell up
on the breast of the murderous Major,
and besought him to be calm. Her en-
treaties, joined BY the protestations ol
the unfortunate Napoleon, finally sue
ceeded in quelling the ferceness OF the
military mans anger, and he suffered
himself to be disarmed by his wife.
A long conversation followed, which
was participated in chiefly by Major and
Mrs. Henry Budd, while Napoleon stood
dejectedly in the center Of the room and
spoke only at intevals. The result o'
the conversation appeared in a verba
agreement on the part of Major Henry
Budd. that upon the payment to him ol
one hundred and twenty-five dollars in
lawful money, by Napoleon W. Nix, he
Major Henry Budd, covenanted and
agreed to institute no legal proceedings
against the said Nix, and he, the said
Major Henry Budd, further covenanted
and agreed, in consideration Of said sum
in hand well and truly paid, to make no
public mention Of the unfortunate occur
renee that should in any degree impli
cate the said Napoleon w. Nix. Thi
arrangement amicable perfected, Majo
Henry Budd gave evidence of becoming
quite ocular, and so far relented toward
the invader of his domestic JOY and peace
as to accompany Napoleon home afte
the money. The next day he and hi
wife left town.
The sign of Napoleon w. Nix stand
in its accustomed place over the shop
and Napoleon w. Nix stands in has &C
customed place inside the shop. II
thinks often of his adventure on tha
Christmas day. 1t may be that he fanc
les Major Henry Budd and his proposes
sing wife were pair Of bold and design
ing sharpers, but if he has such fancie'
he keeps them hidden from his wife
together with the other incidents connect
ed with that eventful day. He frequent
" sighs as he measures out paper
pins or an ounce of candy to some cu'
toner, but whether in memory OF tn
hundred and twenty-five dollars, or
pair of glorious eyes, beautiful counte
nance and a delicate handkerchief, tn
veracious chronicle will not undertake I
set forth,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-12-26

A pure, wholesome dIstIllation OF witch
hazel, American pine, Canada fir marigold'
clover blossoms, ETC., fragrant with the
healing essences OF balsam and pine. Such
Is Sanfords Radical Cure for Catarrh.
Complete treatment for 81.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-12-26

WIsrAR's BAIsAM or WILD CHERRY
cures Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, Whoop-
ing Cough, Group, Influenza, Consumption
and all diseases OF the Throat, Lungs aud
Chest. 80 cents and 81 a bottle.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-12-26
MARSHALL HALLs

Ready method in drowning as TO what
to do and how TO do II, will be found In
DR.. Ksufman's Medical Work; dne colored
plates from life. Send two 5 cent stamps
to pay postage to A. p. Ordway Co,
Boston, Mass, and receive q copy free.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-12-26

ALWAYS REFRESHING.
A delicious odor Is impaired by Flores
ton Cologne. which is always refreshing,
no matter how freely used.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-12-26

We are not surprised that the winter
should have been very squally 80 FAR. It's
only month old.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-12-26
If 1T 7re3.e possible

10 get the testimony Of the multitude who
have used HOOPS SNRsAPARILLA Tor de-
blity. languor. lassitude. and that general
feeling of stupidity, weariness and e1haus'
,ion which every one feels during this season
We should be able To- present 10 Our readers
such an overwhelming mass Of commend
atory messages. that the few who have nd
tried 1t would IN NJ At once. Its positive
fact, and has been - ei1eetually demon
stratcd that no one to-day denies H. thh
Hoods Sarsaparilla contains more real med
cinaI value Than amy article before the people
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-12-26
NUMBER 81.

The very best iron preparation, and the
one having the largest sale, is Browns
Iron Bitters.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-12-26

Two young men played with pistol
few days ago. The pistol escaped unln-
iured
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-12-26

The young woman who gave her hand TO
q gentleman OF 30 years, says that dried
fruit Is much better than IL looks.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-12-26

There is one man in New Hampshire so
stalwsrt that he won't even bolt the door.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-12-26

The speculative sharps OF \. \. have
organized q rubber ring. The mats VIII
cnt their eve teeth.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-12-26

1t IS always put up or shut up with
the umbrella.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-12-26

"Your language is wholly uncalled for,
as the publishers told the author whose
works failed TO sell.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-12-26

The man who was driven TO drink came
home in wrecked buggy.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-12-26
Mr.. NIX'S CHRISTMAS.

BEING THE FAITHFUL RECORD OF
WHAT BEFELL \ QUIET RESI-
DENT OF 4 QUIET CITY.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-12-26
IVh0t
what
Man Did
TifH
Kidney
Complaint

get up without feeling wear. a,d az issstT,e s,stT,.
out. Many mornings | was obliged To lie
down ON the lounge. To do any WORK SEEM
e,i aimnst impossible. Have taken Two bot
lies The backache. dizziness pain In my
chest aud arms. and that feeling oi intense
wrariness are all gone. | can eat anSthlng
and il does not press me At all. Feel lnst
ike work; In fact, like new man. Can
hr,rtily recommend HOOPS SAIsAP ARII.LA.
anJ hone ali who desire To know anything
about Il will come 10 me aud ask What
think nf H. Very truly yours,
JONATHAN J. C0BCR RN.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-12-26
HOODS sARsAPARILLA

Works through the blood, regulating, tomi,'9
and inrigoroting all the functions OF the body
Sold by druggists. Price 81. or six Tor ".
C.I.HOOD s CO., Lowell, Msss. AC
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single Copies iive cents.

Rates of Advertising,
LEGAL NOTICES.
v.-,r, inch OF space one week, ~ "
'.- p.rh subsequent week, = cents.
.t.l Notices-25 per cent additional.
PROBATE NOTICES
r-t.-. a.. Notice on Real Estate, go
D-fer- on Wills, -
...-rtsns' Notices, -
v ,,,'s--at0rs' and Executors Notices, l-ao
--ruis.r5ners' Notices, -"
....,l Terms made with Local Advertisers and
l,c-t,.sments continued any conslderabie
-.-r ,. lime: also, for those occupying eN'eh'
Eve space. ,,.....,.,, =
.-.rt-,cts for advertising In the DEMOCRAT
- h., made a. the following vel es'Aohsheu
- RoU.u & Co, 10 spruce ST. New York
r,Ev 4 O.. III Fulton 81, New I NrA > II ~,
No.. Al ParF aoW, New YORK; ;. VI r rCischs'.'
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- Nas-.: :. NJ Pettensill Co.' ~ S,s,e -
r..,,,. Mass: Horace podd, 20 !shlhs.', -
T.-..n Mas. y. ". Aver son, fh"See - -
a. 4 A. Cook & Co, Chicago, I''' - L. N''S''
= fremont s.. Boston, Mass
sUBsCRIBERs
go. eel. bv examining the oolored sip attaenel
..H--- agpcr-. the amount que an tuo-c ~.
., ,hcu selves OF the al Auee1 "a. uti..
--i t-. hv mail. or hand 20 lhc nearest - .,
s-... - on the slip, means the paper 80 pau
Or +. nat date. ...,,t - tstep IN
..-s " ~ ain. and ii the money is not eredited
., .b.1 four weeks we should DC apprise1 VI L.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-12-26

The man who lost the election hat now
cuts the winner as though the latter had
dedicated book OF poems TO him.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-12-26
DRACrT. Mass.
TNN' Z y 7HN'"'
NFRsRs. CT. HooD & Co.,
Intvalt Mass.

MFFgRs. t.l. HOOD ~ W.
Lowell. Mass:
Dear Sirs have suf-
tered from kidney coIp-
plaint and biliousness for
fifteen years. Have tried
everything and never got
any good. Last January,
before | commenced tax
ing HOoD's SARsArARIL-
Lk.eyerything late bloat
ed me all up. pain in my
chest and arms, headache
aud dizzy. ] could not
- ....l oil fuefV4d
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-12-26
Gbt0tforA 4emotrat
pTrBLlSHED EVERY TUESDAY
GEO. II. WATKINS,
Edilcr and Proprietor.


lr,il strictly in advance, deduction OF my et'
- rc made. II paid within six mon,hs, mont IS
5..iuciion OF twenty-five cents Will oe
r,gIs Ii not paid till the end Of the
rnar TWO dollars viii be charged.
The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1882-12-08

the ball, with bis accustomed rapacity, COB.
bied nearly one fourth OF that sum for the
use Of an old barn that looks shabby In com
parison with q second-rate market house.
Blk Of the thickest-headed young men ln
Shawneetown, In borrowed dress-coats, act
ed as ushers, and acted most wretchedly At
that. Taken altogether, 1t was the dreariest
occasion that has bored . long-sufering
community since the concert that preceded
II.
At the Office OF the TdmLoree people
waited for Mr.. Stiehlpen, but he did not
come. As the day wore away men sought
him at his lodging, but hs was not there.
All that the ticket agent at the railway sta
ton could tell was that when he bought his
ticket for San Antonio, Texas, Mr.. Stiehl-
pen stated that he had been appointed Uni
ted States Minister TO that port, aud had
been ordered to proceed ihitber and enter
upon his duties at once, and that In all like.
llhood he would not return to this country
until the Peruvian troubles were sell led.
They never saw him again. But long,
long after he disappeared, hooking but
anony nous postal cards used to come TO the
members of the "Mendelssohn Chorus So
ciety of Shawneetown," asking them to sing
him something easy. And off As they read
them the vocalists choked . rising sigh, and
As they thought of the absent reporter, wished
that, wherever he was, the earth might open
and swallow him up.