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THE NEWS.
Entered at the Post Cilice. at Gray
Ua., us second-clusii unit mutter.
Official Oku an »r thk Cocsty.
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T It.TPRXBR, Prupiv-tor.
T.U. TURNER,'....../ \ Kdiloes.
J. A llKNDKttdO.V, . . .
J'rcniileiit Pollock—How n
Little Girl Loved Him
With “All Her Heart.”
.From the Atlanta New*.
S mi# s. ven years sgo Dr. P. D.
Pollock, president of^Meroe r I n *’
voraity, then in the zenith of his
Ji-ulth and vigor and popularity,
was visiliug U ad ley, Os., in tiia
interests of his co 11 eg*, and w
In* guost of Mr. sod Mrs.
van.
The pride of this household was
little Wilsne, a seven-ysni-pld
d lughter with goldeu lour and
biu s eyes —«h lovely a little* girl
a# a parent’s bcajt could rejeice
m.
Dr. P illock, ever tender and
jffnlie with children, took
liright child on In* kuee and told ,
her of many thing*.
Among other Hi itfgi ho said. ( 1
will teach you some Freucb words
which Homs day you cun say to
tlm on» you love best. And so
with putieute an<l cure he taught
Imr to *iiy these words:
“Jo t’aime d» tout «noa cyeur. , M
Years have passed siuceXtbon, i
jiikI to-day Dr. Pollock lies in St.
Joseph hospital a suffering inval¬ i
id, having overtaxed his strength
m brilliant and tireless service fui
In* beloved institution. Much y£
the color uud sunshine has faded
.out of his usnfuj, lifs, and the
weary days entry for him' more
shadow than 'sunsMlfo, itffitw sor-
sow than joy. .
On Christmas day there* cam*
to hi* darkened' chnrnbkr a beau-
tiful hu-ikdt. ai.d' cf'’lidwars, fragr«itE«%iid .radiatil, ?
villi cheer 01
them in uclnlii's hand, the word* f
“Jet’aims detoatmon coanr. ,p
“1 love yi.u with all my heart.”
And Wileue Donovau now, iiad
emit Imck, after passing years, the
breud of a good man's v tonUemcKs
oast upon the waters of A Softly
llowing little life. ' ' ; »
'i'hore many strong and sucxjess*
ful young men beaivug lh*.stamp Ub
of Mercer’s-noble p-nmnulfo.
w: 11 look hack , W the grateful
years and eclio “amen” to IVilens
Donovan's tender uiesaage to the
great and good teacher to whom
tln< Christmas season could bring
im swieHer choi r and consolation
than the ussu.auceof the love and
Min pal hy of tin >sn who have bean
unit always will be lusioyal bene-
lie i of i ns.
The Saiije Old .
There was a livaly ,<hna i<-
Plainfield, N. J. on Monday. A
mob of filTeun hundred men want¬
ed to lynch four negroes who had
"sliced up” two policemen with
taxors. Bui “as usual, the deader
wus lacking” so the mob did I it tier
more than roar itself boats* threat ,
cuing terrible things, and the
officers of the law finally s^ceed-
4 -if in putting their prisoner* be¬
hind the protecting barrier of iron
Boor# und stone w alls. Th« negro
who pncipituted the tPoiibbf it de¬
scribed by sum* of the newspaper*
of the vicinity a* a "back” by
others us a "coon.” Apparently
the question of thti species t »
which he belongs is in doubt, but
h" is evidently reguarded by all
lhe authorities as a fearsome
beast. He and hi* cctnjratlos were
inure handy with thsir razors, fcr
at lu#t account on* of-tlw slashwl
policemen «u* not.t|^gc|au fhiLpeoplaVf to
live. ..... We read that
1 ’tainfield were the oiore ready
a lynching ami a "race X r.” Ij«-
cause in their opinion tne MSttu
colony of 4.0U0 in tin ir
getting tou uppish.” Ut All of which
I* highly liiteiestiof
no comment. Even body
Ly this tiiutfUtW rtos
is a fact tube r cko od ipxUi .ip
the Northern a* well a^iii ’
Southern state, atuf Ultt iti
n-sp^cts Uierei. mope(smai lutol.
trance in the former siwtion tha\
in tlie latter. Everybody -knows
this, hut ali art nut ready to con*
less it, and th« Pcck'stu’ffscoittta-
ue theiriiolior-than-lhou tulmina-
ijons a jib undjumbed energy.
Economical CanUidtUcH.
From the Macon Telegraph.
j | There i» n story going the
rounds about one of the Republi-
■
enue swept into emigres* by the
| recent landslide in Missoini,
! i linm T. Tindall of Sparta. The
! congressional oonventi- n for lh*
Fourteenth District nominate!
luni w ithout hi* know ledge or con
i sent. When the notice of the
iMiimuation was received he said :
“Pshaw I I’d d"cline it only ]
hate to waste u 2 cent stamp * n
it.” TJii#i.: coincident with the
story told of Oen. Zachary 'J
JorinlHLS. When he was nomi-
n*t*d for the presidency by the
Philadelphia convention, tin
chairman promptly mailed the
general a letter, notifying him of
1 f f f p t„n Rouge, I.a. In
u ,. B
J those day* prepayment. :>f postage
WRg no t compulsory, and unpaid
) t ^ rH were charged from live to
t»n times the present rate. After
,^,.^1 weeks, no reply being re-
a trusted friend was sent
to discover the tronhio. It ap-
that “Rough and Iteudy”
had h«un deluged by letters from
poiitic.il cranks and others, who
failed to prepay postage, and to j
pay for this \vn* a Severe tax on j
hiui, and lie ordered the post -1
master to return all such letters to |
(Jead-letter oflicc. Among!
j, | Chairman Moor- '
guo P ttcrs was
head' m, who thojght such an im-
portaut missive would lie greatly
welcomed by the general. Whi n j
the mistake was discovered, a i
MC0|1( | better, p ostage prepaid, 1
netit, a r*bply csiine promptly,
and the matter was cleared up by
explaining to the public that the
firstiletter hnil miscarried.
Ah to ( of Ion.
From the Macon Telegraph.
, TJiei'e- i* but one *yny-t,o get out
*>f the woods with the present cot*
top clop remnant iu the.hands of
Ihp Souther ii planters, and that is
to plant lur'u half fcr*»p tlie com-
ing K-uison, Tho farmers must
(iret convince themselves of this
necessity before they can convinC"
,U>» Vuyors that Teiimhiife Iheyi' in«st.’pay
‘ m,r » r ’’ r lh " of this
crop, toUncremw rhe thing to Hq at onco is
now the .acreage in
oilier crop*. In most sections in
Georgia, and running through the
southern portions of Alabama,
Mississippi. bouiM.uiA and Texas,
Jamiary oats will pay for the
planting. In the upper iwsftions
of these state* late wheat will put !
for tho planting. ' Caru 'isu'tway#
a paying crop on good laud. If a
ew n, y le acres thnn usual are
U ‘ rn ^ ^ re8 '-^ l” J»«^f'r-
» Ry ’ ll " ,1! W «» *'.rn,
'The one great solution ofthe
cotton problem is to make cotton
a ^yrpjtis crop, it is tlie only one
safe and sure policy under the
suo. A small crop canuot be
crushed down hy b the benrs. Their
opportunity und delight is a bum¬
per crop. , .
About planting time we expect >
to see tbs pries of cotton advance’.
It W4i* always thtis, and the hajt j
is two often taken with aridity.
But- plant for a short crop.* (Hus¬
band every resource. -8sve tlw»
pork these good wintry days. Fill
the Iu;d c.«ftis. .Give the hens Imr-
ry-up food. Take care of the cow,
lipd jlie butler.House the live
stock, and -watch the couipf>»t
heap. But thesejare plain planta¬
tion axioms which need to I mi seat¬
ed to be acknowledged. * The
thing is to do them ns one knows
them. Uo*the«i with judgement
stid skill; Most men know.ui^e elijp.
than theyMo. \Ve ge^. into a
shod habit of lutt^(g things
along and fnke the chances.
wait fo. things to happen for our
guod. We r,heuld make tlieip hap-
pen. Wo wait for good luck to
turn up.*. We should turn it up
by our intelligent industry.
It rill be a good time the com-
"lgjuarto start the grass pas-
tures which arc to feed t]» herds
of the futuro. We have un *bid-
mg faith that Georgia is going
he suine good day a great cnltlo
' raising section. More
lofgrasf, : a*il! win grotgj groyj HI. in this this state state
j : tliai^ any ^ecticrt already of the country.
H*™ forgotten
Gtorgiatook the 1 grand ptixs nt
Louis exposition for the great
unit the best,
%t U 11 * a great atory..Who.that
>t 4id »ot swell with
pHde'akHhe tiiagurficent display
of cured grasses at our late Stale
Fuir'.’ •*
We can live in Gforgia without
cotton. Hut nisks it a surplus
ofi^» in the S»nl|ihiaBd a fek
will m.ake this the titjheet portion
the esrth.
CkrifttiuaHut Our Hou.se.
What change* old Father Time
i brings! Only a few years ago there
hung six stocking* Irom our man-
I tol on Christina*. Kow there are
only two. ’lhreu hnvo outgrown
j the sweet delusion and one has
(one home to heaven. How clear
n the heart of childhuud is the
Ihristmas Season.
I Our little boy* had been anx-
iou*ly watching and wiohiug for
it* coming, at last it came. *'Mu-
mi, be sure u> put out the fire so
Santa can gel down the cliim-
ney, ” said one. Oh tlm eager
talking, the quick, anxious tones
when Santa Claus was discussed.
Just when their exciteinedt was
at the highest down came an or-
ange from the chimney. Thatwus
a proof that Santa was near. In a
few .minutes the dear old fellow
with (lowing] beard, rosy cheeks
and red nose appeared for a uu»-
mental the window, Whilt !l
scampering! Tlie youngest was j
badly frightened, “i lovoSunia,
oh yes, but I don’t want to look
at him,” Then they hurry oil' to
bid that the benevolent old gen-
lleman might be sure to come to
the stockings and Christmas tree,
By half past eight they we;e
sound asleep,
By six ocluck next morning 1
could lscar tJie w hi specs from
their little bed. “Make a light,"
was the timid nqtiest. Then a
to the mantle, n grab at tin'
stocking*, and then buck to bed.
Oh the fun of it nil! The things
that they wanted—goodies! Wh. t
a dear old Santa Claus. After u
while they were called to see the
scratches on the chimney Santa ;
made In coming down, But the I
little one was still timid, and lie [
said, “I etui seo well enough from i
here.” Wanted to keep distance |
between himself and the jolly old |
man.
After u long tinio ctuno break-
last—it always seems long if a
Christmas tree is to come just af-|
terwurds. All things come to him
who waits, however, and ere long
the time has come, mid to tho sit¬
ting room they go. Of course there
wetV> the very things they wanted,
brought in answer to the letters I
tlie}' bad been throwing up the |
chimn'v forilny* past. The fclioo:-
ing things, the little one called :
,, Uu m WPr ., n,ul 1,1 *’» t ”*”*
‘ > ‘» j
pl.ation of the fun they would ;
havo with them the oilier gifts {
W ero almost forgotten, I
Christmas seems to belong par-1
ticulnrly to the children, and I
1
tightly so. How easily are tiny
impressed with] ihe story of the
Christ child who came on this
day to bless the world.
May heaven Ides* the children
everywhere and lln ir ever truest
fiieud, Santa Claus.
Mother.
Itciniy on tlie C'roCoilile.
1
The crocodile is a large imininl |
inhabits the Nile and loves!
to go on the beach to bask in the
and lay eggs. It looks some
hke a dachshund otiiy there is
more of it at the ends and it is
bigger. There was a crocodile
once that escaped from a circus,
It roamed over the country seek-
ing in vatu for pigs and small
cliildren to devour and died of
starvation in great anguish. You
can ride on the back of a CtOClI-
dile, hut it is more comfortable
to nss a saddle. It is usually qui-
•*t hut i* terrible when roused. We
all ought to be thankful wo aiv
a crocodile. Bknnv.
- Attention Veterans.
■ We have forwarded a uumber
applications for crosses of
of camp 1 Uk< l . C. N. t»> the
susteniian in Atlanta. They will
bo presented to our camp January
IBtn hy Sidney Lanier Chapter
l • D. I . of Macon ua., Kncli v• -1-
uriin^iiusl be present and receive
cross.
J. A. Walker, Com.
,
J K Chii.ks, Adjt.
STRAYEH * OH STOlxEN
. From the farm of J II Alexan-
near Round Oat, on Dec. 27,
1004, one black horse mule
12'years old, blind in one c e. 1
will pay liberal reward fur nfor-
mation leading tu the reci "'r <*
mule,
llrc.ii Timm a v,
Hillsboro, Ga.
You can find fresh ground
meal always on hand, for
sale and exchange.
C. E. CLARK,
Fortville, G a
BUGGIES, BUGGIES.
'
One of the largest and
lines in the South at
able prices.
W. H. ASHWORTH
220 Third St Macon Ga
x.---
Ea*r
The World’s Best Baby Mstiicine h®-'
Baby Ease cures babies all and stomach children. and '!Jk £ &-Z-
bowel troubles of 39
It is unquestionably the most valuable ^ {
, remedy known for these disorders. JykDw /wj
| Used when teething it prevents sickness and ifk
ft pain and often save-* babies’ lives. (\ “
Read the following letter from a grateful '***’'-
mother: — “Palkottox, Ga., ,7una 2ii. 1903.
speedy “Baby Ease suffering is restful, helpful and in soothing, Gilead* a
relief for baby, a ‘bairn to
tired mothers. Our boy, old. (‘abanisn, has never been without it fur since all
the clay ills he w r..< n baby month It I is the 20 th century pai !
the to wliit ’. is heir. cordially recommend ;
.J baby Eaaa Is Cold by Ail Pnigglsls. 25 c. Mns. Lynda Li:« V-.iyas ”
£~. j KanPU by T. P. MAKSHALL, fkl MACC.V, GA. \
nntAir 4"*rr ----- ^gprrnrm.
*
Mr. 0. W'. Ilerndmi, nlio has
h»en a citizen of Jones county for
(51 years, has moved his family to
Monroe county. Mr. Herndon is
a splendid citizen end is highly
respected by a.I "ho know him.
We regret very tnuJi to see him
leave the comity.
For Sale.
On; tiventv-hor»e engine and
Imili-r, one No. 1 saw mill with
IS inch inserted loolh saw , and
.me yoke of ox"ii. The null is
practically new, having been usi-d
to saw only vO.OOO t»-<• t of lumber.
Will sell cheap. Good bargain for
somebody. II. L. (Jl'KIJON,
Wayside, Ga.
An illicit whiskey still blew up
in new York city tlie other day.
l he government ought to d.o
something \i ilh tho moonshiners
in that. to>n.—Memphis Oommor-
cia |- Al l>( -aL
Free binding twine for wheat
for the Western farmer and taxed
cotton ties for the Southern farm-
el\ We have the ’’square deal"
word, j Mr. President; where is the
' ee i?—Houston Chronicle.
( tali has in wr found an neca-
s j 011 to call for a whippingpost
f or n jr„ Beaters, If a husband
gets unroAsonah'.e in Utah the
wives can combine against him to
settle their own grievances.—The
Washington Star.
WANTED—Men in this county
and adjoining comities to repre¬
sent,advertise and distribute sam¬
ples for and old established house
of solid linauciul standing. Salary
tj>i',.50 per day, with expense ad-
vunced each Monday direct from
headquartura. Horse and buggy
furnished when necessary; permn-
nuit position. Address, 'Blew
Bros. ,y Co., J)ept. C, Motion
Bldg., Chicago, Hi.
DO YEARS’
EXPERIENCE
- 4 *1 Patents
• naut muisrw
Designs
Copyrights Ac.
wL^>reo?mth* < "°' re(X ”'
Scientific Hmcricatt.
A handsomely IthntnMd wt^klr. Uffe*t f«> rtr-
etUatitMi vf unr (M'ietitific journal. Terms. a
yotr; tour months, $1. Soldi by aH pewsdealerv.
NUNN & Co 3C IBrosOwsv,
Brsoch Office. I
Holiday Excnr-
S 10 DS.
Christmas,
Sew Year,
Vic.
G. S. & F. R V
Kotiud Trip Hate
One jiimI One-thirtl Fare.
Dates of Sale: December 28 , 24 .
2b and hi, 1004. and January 1,
1905. Final Limit January 4,
19£ ; 5.
Now is the time to inspect the
splendid funning lands located on
the lines cf the Georgia Southern
and Florida Railway.
Write for particulars to
Clias. B. Rhodes,
General Passenger Agent,
Macon, Ga-
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MBS. CECELIA STOWE,
jj Orator, Entre Nous Club.
J 176 Warren Avenue,
Chicago, Ili.., Out. 22,1902.
1 For nearly four years 1 suffered
from ovarian troubles. The doc¬
| tor insisted on an operation as the
j only way to get well, 1, however.
I .My strongly husband objected to disheartened an operation.
felt ss
well as 1, for home with a sick
woman is a disconsolate place at
him Beat. to A get friendly bottle druggist of Wine advised of
a
Cardui for me to try. and he did so.
1 begnn to improve in a few dav» and
my in eighteen recovery was weeks very I rapid. another With-
was
being.
'
ft Mrs. Stowe's letter shows every
worn un how a home is saddened by
female weaknes and howcompietely
Wine of Cardui cures that sick¬
• 1 ness again. and,brings Do health and happi¬
0 ness not po on suffer-
inp. Go to your druppist todav
amt secure a $1.00 bottle of Wine
of Cardui.
WlWSiGHRDUl
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Benson & Moores
Sack Suits
The success ofthe season. Some New
Nobby Browns in Cheviot* und Womteads
at $12 50 to $25
Everybody who ha* seen these *ri Ds
the verdict is identical, These aru t he
most artistic clothe* of the century. You
should see them, Prices not low but
moderate.
Benson & Moore,
THE UP TO DATE CL 0 THIBR 8 ,
420 Third 8 t.
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And if wr have never sold you, it’s your loss, not aura.
The largest and choicest assortnv nt of Furniture, Carpels.
Rugs, Etc., ever shown anywhere in the state and at pricas
that please the buyer.
No poor-stuck-togother, knotty cord-woou kind of Fur¬
niture, hut artistic designs nt the price other dealer* hare
» been charging you for tlie inferior kind.
Give us a look and you will be convinced.
Wood-Peavy Furniture Co.
ZZZT Cherry St., Macon,Ga
AT. .1. TAYLOR BENT. RAY WALTKE F. CLARK
TAYLOR SHOE
COMPANY
We have just re¬
si complete as¬ \
of Ladies’,
Men’s, Children’s and
Misses’ winter shoes..
COOdS, c_. 7 all siZGS,
St^leS, Which Will * /
you value receiv
for yeur money, or
money will be refunded
519 CHERRY ST., MACON.fOt*.
Phone 66.
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a ALabama^
Drawing-Room —"“Florida
Vestibule Sleeping Cars
IMTWCCN WRMINOHAM. COLUMSUa ATLANTA. A7ACOH. AUGUSTA
-- ' - ANC> BCTWtfil ATLANTA ANQ AL3AAY. 01
Pullman Sleeping Cars
SCTweCN #T touts. tSASHVtl tf. CMATTANOOOSC aTVAtrr*.
wacots. ok. see jacecoNviLvt. rte.
Parlor Cars on Day Trains
.Mrwstw *
aruKTA MaeoiSMw mvannan. oa.
W. A. WINOWeN. «S* C- MAIkO.