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Subscription $1 Per Year. Vol. XXIX. Heroes and Heroines. (ti forge R Ae.pworth’s Sunday Sermou in the New York Herald.) Hut he that tndureth to the end shall be saved, x*Matthew, x., 22. 1 -.very bod y admires heroisrn. T:.e qualities >\ character which hurl one to the forefront in a criti- Cl 1 moment. careless of danger, reckless of consequences, claim our unstinted applause. But in the emergency, when the aim vibrates, with excitement, a m hi becomes intoxicated vvit h courage, ordinary soldiers do deeds which would grace a god of O.yrapus and the coward is so rare an exception that he be- comes invisible. Human nature, when impelled by a strong passion or a noble ambition, surprLes t~ self. The poor village lout has a capacity for endurance and brilliant work which needs only time and incentive to beco ;e divine. The rattle of musketry is the stimulus to great achievement. The perilous expedition, with sudden death lurk¬ ing in ambush, will always find volunteers. Man is a rude, crude, but grand sort of creature, with the making of an archangel in him. There L a mettle in his soul which has no 1 yet been fully called forth. He is a Toledo blade which the hot tirr ol circumstance will some time temper. He is nobler than he know* or ever can know until he is forced to show himself by opportunity. So much for physical heroism. It is generally exhibited in the gaze of the world. There is another kind, however, and a higher kind, which never sees the light ot day —the quiet heroism of an obscure life The majority |of our heroes and heroines will be unknown to us until we get to heaven. They are not walking on hilltops, where they can be observed of all men, but are living quietly and sacrific¬ ing patiently in iheir narrow sphere, waiting for 1 he peace and rest which will come at * eventide. 7 7 I have known many such, and have never looked into their sad faces without thinking that there is a courage to * hich that of the battle field is a trivial circumstance, the courage which endures with res- ignation and meets inevitable suffer¬ ing and misfortune wiih a calmness which is God’s best gift. Here, for example, is a woman who on her wedding day *aw noth¬ ing but blue sky and sunshine. It seemed as though no shadow could throw itself across her path. A light heart and lips of 11 ugh ter— nothing mote. She did not know her own strength, for she had never been tested. Bui ihe avalanche swept down the mountain side and crushed anti buried all her hopes. The day was turned to night, and even the stars refused to come out. Sickness, death, poverty followed in quick Recession, She was face to face with a hard world, her child ren crying for bread. The of other day* had theii attention called elsewhere, and they *aw her not. Alone in the struggle! And yet she bravely sei to work, won her path to a livelihood, walked her lonely path in calm co fidence that God still lived, brushed away the tears and grappled with fates The struggle has told on her for her hair is gray, and 'here is h look in her face which comes only from sorrow hard to bear. You <U> n..t know her, but life is one Ion* list of I,chrisms and ana ’ when we all get yonder and look back on the past we shall see the The Toccoa ir> IJ 0 . cord Toccoa, Georgia, April 25 , 1902, patli she has traveled, the upward efunb of her years and give her the need ot praise which a thoughtless and ignorant world now refusee. There are nobler qualities of char¬ acter than her uncomplaining en- durance, her persistent patience and her undimmind faith. The future has crowns for such souls, and God and the angels walk with them on their wav to the New jerusaleni. I know a man who hat given his life to an aged parent, and another who has been bedridden for years, shut in from the pleasures winch we most prize, and still another whose life has been a long sacrifice for his children,and another who—but why continue the list? I do but remind you of a similar instance within your own know¬ ledge. To meet such a fate as that re¬ quires the sublimest courage, not the courage of despair, but the courage of faitn. There are flower, even in such byways as these, joys which cheer the heart and spots of happiness like oases in the desert. It is strange, but the presence of God and the conscious companion** ship of angels can bring bright days and starry nights. It is not our surroundings, after all, that bring peace, for if peace is in the heart it throws its light over aU. The root and foundation of this heroism is religion. There must be faith that above us and around us are helpful anil cheering influences that earth and heaven are within telepathic distance of each other, and that what strength we need will be iriven us for the asking if we are to meet sorrow and mis- fortue with quiet fortitude, And the more we realize the presence of God the easier it is to bear burdens. If we cobid once catch a glimpse of an angel’s face—and some tell me they have done this—we should be light hearted even in the dark. At any rate, we can have faith and loved ones are near though invisible and it helps us as nothing else can. Catarrh Cannot be Cured. with local applications as they cannot reach the seat of disease. Catarrh is a blood or constitution disease and in order to cure it you must take internal remedies Hall’ Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces Hall’s Cartarrh Cure is not a quick medicine it was prescribed by one of the best physieption in this country for years, and is a regular prescription It is composed of the best tonic known combined with the best blood purifiers acting disrecti} on the mucous surfaces the perfect combination of the two ingredients is what produces such wonderful results in curing Catarrh Send for testimonials free. F. j. CHENEY and CO. Props Toledo O Hails Family Pills are the best. Sold by druggists price 75 cts. Hall’s Family Pills are the best. Five .Daughters, “All Well. 5 > Poughkeepsie, N. Y„ April 15 —Isaiah Rhode, of B.nl.-y, Gap, Uister county, announces that hi* Mrs. James McGowan, 28 ycars old ’ of Tuckert> Corners, a hamlet in Uifttcr county, on Sun- day g ave birth to five children, all * irl# ’ and that a11 are doing Mrs. McGowan’s other children are a son aiu * a P ;t * r of twins, Dr. Davis’ Nervine. " Ind, .... *»*'o». Constipa- .- tton. « Bilhousness, Nervousness and General Debility. For sale by all drtggists. * “(food Will to All Men.’ »« The Leopard's Spots. >» Tom Dixon Jr., the brilliant but somewhat eratic preacher,has writ¬ ten a book which takes all the starch out of Harriet Beecher Stowe’s great effort, and all South¬ erners should read it. The book is called ‘‘The Leopard’s Spots,” and i* in effect an answer to ‘’Uncle Tom's Cabin. 7 7 The scene is laid iti Lincoln, Gaston and Mecklenburg counties, N. C. Hambright is either Shelby or Lincolnton, Independence is Charlotte, which he has taken the liberty of moving to the Ca¬ tawba river. He has moved the Wilmington revolution to Char¬ lotte. It is possible to recognize in the characters several prominent public men of North Carolina, tho’ the author's license has been exer¬ cised with them as well as with times and places. The general theme is the same as that of Thos. Nelson Page’s book. Red Rock. While interior toPed Rock in literary style it surpasses it in dramatic interest. It «s by no means a mere imitation of Red Rock. Its scope is wider, anil it goes deeper into the heart of the question. It is a serious book and deals with a serious problem. It is an attempt to set forth the real con¬ ditions of the negro problem. The educational qualification for fran¬ chise is a mere postponement of the real solution. It may suffice for a generation or two, but with the general education of the negro, the real difficulty, the ineradicable race question will arise again. The refrain of the book is again and again italicized: “You cannot build in a Democracy a nation in¬ side a nation of two antagonistic races. The future American must be an Anglo-Saxon or a Mulatto.” We of the South who know the real conditions cannot foresee the ultimate solution. Theorists from abroad, viewing the matter from a partisan or sectional standpoint, with superficial knowledge, will confidentially propose their solu¬ tions. the futility of which the logic of time will show. It is fast be¬ coming a national problem. Mr. Dixon’s book, whatever may be thought of it, whatever its faults, cannot be dismissed with ridicule. Whose Girl Are You ? Do you ever have the headache so you can’t go to the theatre with him? Dr. Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin cures headaches, and if you take it according to directions you can prevent its return. Sold by ail druggists. It is said that General Miles is not on speaking terms with Presi- dentRoosevelt and Secretary Root. While a theoretical stickler for discipline and efficiency in the army and navy, Roosevelt has con¬ trived, during his short “reign,” utterly to demoralize both. And he is going to serve the Republican party in the same way. So there may be use ’ af,er *"• for * uch a m: ‘° “* R °° SeVelt — Spar,a Ishm:,e ‘ 1 *’ Dr. Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin i IS a perfect laxative, Sold by druggists, ___ Sharpe—On hi* birthday before the,r mama ‘ C sh * gUVe h,m * b °° k entitled A 1 ‘erfeci Gentleman. W healton—Any change after a year ot married life? Sharpe—Yes : on his last birth- day sne gave him a book entitled Wild Animals 1 Have Met.—Tit- Bits. Successor to Toccoa Times and Toccoa News. Life in the United States 100 Years ago. One hundred years ago, no pub- lie library in the United .States. One hundred years ago, the only hat factory made cocked huts. One hundred years ago. fiity cents was good pay for a days labor. One hundred years ago, Virginia had one-fifth the population of the United States. One hundred years ago, two stages carried all the (rave) be¬ tween New York and Boston. One hundred years ago, a whip¬ ping post and pillory were stand¬ ing in New York. One hundred years ago, beef, pork, salt fish,potatoes and hominy were staple diet the year round. One hundred years ago, buttons were scarce and trousers were ias- tened with pegs and laces. One hundred years ago, there were practically no manufactu»er.s in the United States. Every house¬ wife raised her own flax and made iter own linen. One hundred years ago, chhrch collections were taken in a bag at the end of a pole, with a bell at¬ tached to arouse sleepy contribu tors. One hundred years ago, there were no steamboats, railroads, tele¬ graph wiros. electric lights, gas, kerosene or matches. One hundred years ago. there was no Toccoa. One hundred years ago there was no toccoa Record A Free Blood cure We recommend Botanic Blood Balm (B. 1>. B.) Jor all blood troubles,such as ulcers, eating sores scrofula, eczema, itching humors, pun pies, boils, carbuncles, blood poison, aching bones, testeoing .-.ores, cancer, catarrh, rheumatism Botanic Clood balm cures all mali- gant blood or skin diseases, espec¬ ially advised for old deep-seatee cases It cures when all else fails. Heals every sore or pimele, stop all aches and pains by giving a healthy blood supply. Throughly tested for 30 years Thousands eur- eu. At drug stores, $1 per large bottle.Our readers will receive a trial treament free by writing Dr. Gillum, 213 Mitchell St, Atlanta Ga Describe troubie and free med¬ ical advice. Medicine sent at once. The phrase, “and your petitioner will ever pray,” which concludes many petitions to Legislative bodies, in this country, dates back in its origin to the times when pe¬ titions were sent to Kings and other rulers; it is now a meaning¬ less form, but its earlier significance may be gathered from the follow¬ ing form taken from an ancient pe- pition : < ( And your said subject shall daily pray to God for the prosperous estate of your Majestie’s Ruigne/ ’ Dr. Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin aids digestion. Sold by all druggists. Col. Chas. Marshall, military secretary to Gen. R. E. Lee, during the C’vil War, d.ed in Baltimore Saturday night. How He Knew. The boy had shown such a degree of ignorance and mental obtuseness that the teacher was disheartened, and she finally asked sarcastically, " 1)0 >' ou know whether George Washington was a soldier or,a Bail¬ or 5 ” « He was a soldier,” replied the urchin promptly, ‘‘How do you know that?” she persisted. picture of him t£ y Cause I saw a crossing the Delaware, an* any saii- orM know enough not to stand up in the boat.” —Chicago Post. No. 17 The Open Air Post. I he Open-Air Number of The Saturday Evening Post,ot Philadel- ohi , which will be out April 24, will he one of the most notable special numbers of the year. In the opening article.' The Serene Duck Hunter, cx-President Cleve- land writes about his favorite sp5rt with genial humor and laugh- compelling frankness. William Marconi, the inventor of the most successful system of wireless tele¬ graph,tells over his own signature, of the experiments which led up to the marvelous results that he has achieved. In Tales of the Diamond President James A. Hart, of the Chicagos. recalls some good stories of famous ball players, games and enthusiasts. This is the first of 1 wo papers. Every sportsman will read with pleasure Arthur E. McFarlane’s spirited story, entitled The Old Fellow’s Fishin’. Among the other strong features in this num¬ ber is a new Letter from tiie Self- Made Merchant to his *on, the second part of Paul Latzke’s inter¬ esting paper on James J. Hill’s School for Railroad Presidents, a new installment of Conjuror’s House, and the regular biweekly Washington Letter by a Congress¬ man’s Wife. Among the shorter contributions are Mr. F. A. Warner’s practical paper on Farming as a Business, Mr. Forrest Crissey’s timely sketch of Governor Van Sant,of Minneso¬ ta, an exquisite poem by Mr. Bliss Carman, and the usual popular de¬ partments. A $5000 Cash Prize Offer. The Atlanta Constitution offers $5,000 in a new cash prize contest upon the number of bales in the to¬ tal United States cotton crop, 19M- 02, provided the estimates are re¬ ceived during April, 1902. There are four prizes, $2,000, $1,240, and $750 for the best three estimates, and $1,000 for general distribution among all estimates coming within 500 bales either wav from the exact figure. Every estimate must be accompanied by a yearly subscrip¬ tion to The Weekly Constitution, $1 per year, and double estimates are allowed on all Constitution and Sunny South combination subscrip¬ tions, both for only $1.25 per year. The Constitution stands exactly up to the letter upon all its offers. Send in today and put the whole thing, letter, money and estimate, in the same envelope, addressed to The Atlanta Constitution, Atlanta, Ga, Faank R. Stockton, the novelist, died at Washington t 5 rty Sunday morning, from hemorbage of the brain. You Can’t Lose Flesh or Appetite. Farmer City, Ill., Dec. zo. 1900. Peysin Syrup Co., Monticeilo, III, Gentlemen:—My se ven-moul hs- old baby was troubled at great deal with his stomach and bowels. I Mad tried numerous remedies with no good results, until the baby lost much flesh and was in very poor health. A friend recommended Dr. Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin, I pro- cured a 10c bottle at “Hud’s” Drug Store and gave the contents to the baby according to directions, after which there was a decided ini- provement in his condition, 1 Dve been giving him Dr. Caldwell’s Svrup Pepsin for about a month with very satisfactory resuits, his stomache and bowels being in a good healthy condition *ud his former weight regained. Very truly yours, Allie Jackson. Sold by all druggists.