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Edwin Format.
From Joseph Jefferson's autobiogra
phy in The Century we quote the fol
lowing: Edwin Forrest, with all his
finite, had warm and generous impulses.
I know of one instance where a poor,
old actress went to him in distress. In
former years he had known her father
and respected him. Touched by her ap
peal for assistance, he lent her a large
sum of money, with the almost certain
knowledge that he would nerer get it
back again. It was never made public;
no one knew of it but the receiver and
myself. The Forrest home has done much
good, and is likely to do more; and those
actors who either by age or by infirmi
ties have been debarred the privilege of
following their profession will naturally
be grateful for this rich legacy.
Even in the days of his theatrical fame
and prosperity Forrest was an austere
man, and aa he; grew older he became
morbidly misanthropical, holding him
self aloof from all bat bis most intimate
* friends. The latter part of his life was
embittered, too, by illness and the loss
of public favor. Until the closing years
of his career he had been blessed with
perfect health; this became suddenly
shattered, and the unexpected attack
wrecked his'dramatic power. He might
have borne the stroke of illness, bat to
one whose imperious nature coaid not
brook the faintest slight the loes of pub
lic admiration was a heavy blow; one,
too, that would havo shocked a wiser
and more even tempered man than Ed
win Forrest. Still he toiled on, and was
unjustly censured for acting past his
powers. But what was he to do? His
physicians told him that he must act if
he would live; the wheel must bo kept
in motion or it would fall. His perform
ances in the larger cities wore given to
empty houses, while bright and youth
ful aspirants were drawing from him all
his old adherents.
His former friends forsook him, and
naturally, too; they could not bear the
pain of witnessing their favorite of other
days declining night by nigliL No actor
can hope to hold an interest in his audi
ence merely by what he has done in
years gone by; in acting it is the present
that tho public havo to deal with, not
the past To witness age and decrepi
tude struggling to conceal their weak
ness in tho mimio scene is too painful.
The greater our affection for the artist
the lees can we bear to see him suffer
and gp down.
In the vain hope of struggling on, the
old tragedian sought “the provinces.”
Here the people flocked in crowds to see
the great actor that they had heard of
from their childhood; not with the faint
est hope that they would find the grand
eur of the past, but from the curious de
sire to see a ruined tower just before it
falls,
,, Nothing Saved,
A little boy was walking with his
father one day. As they trudged along
the father saw an old horseshoe lying in
the road, and bade the boy pick it up
and tako it along.
The lad looked at the shoe carelessly
and replied that it was not worth carry
ing, whereupon the father.said nothing
more, but quietly picked it up himself.
He pretty soon sold tho old iron for a
penny at a roadside smithy and invested
the tain in cherries.
The day waa hot, and presently the
man noticed that his son was beginning
to cast longing eyes upon the box of
cherries, but did not offer any to his son.
He nude pretense of eating them, and
dropped one to the ground as if by acci
dent
The boy picked it up quickly and ate
it with a relish.
A little further on another dropped,
and this, too, the lad lost no time in se-
enring. So, one by one, all the cherries
were dropped ondjiicked up.
i “Well,” remarked the father, when
the last one had been eaten, “it did not
pay to pick up that horseshoe perhaps,
but if you bad stooped once for that you
wouldn’t have needed to bend twenty
/ times for the cherries.”
The moral of tho story Is an old one,
but more generally known than heeded:
“Lasy folks take the most pains."—
Tooth’s Companion.
A Hospitable Hons.
A remarkable degree of intelligence
and kindness to a stable companion is
shown by a hone in Boston. One of the
mounted police officers leaves his horse
in the stable connected with the station
on Bine Hill avenue, near Dudley street,
while he answers to the roll call at noon
and again at 9 o’clock. The officer fas
tens Us horse to the poet forming one
comer at the head of another bone’s
■tall, and as soon as the animal is tied,
the 'other picks up a mouthful of hay,
forces it through tbs iron grating shout
his stall and waits until his guest has
saten it Than he repeats the operation
and continues his hospitality until the
officer returns for Us horse. He began
to do this without any suggestion from
the men, and he does it twice a day,
much {to the satisfaction of his visitor.
His performance has attracted consider
able attention in the fieighborhood, and
his politeness has won him many friends.
—Boston Letter.
Tbs Miserly Sbsh.
A Teheran correspondent of The Lon
don Times, in a long article on “The
Shah and HU Government," writing of
tbc personal character of Naar-ed Din,
says: “HU least attractive feature U a
miserliness which indaces him to board
Urge sums of money and bullion, a frac
tion of which, devoted to the practical
regeneration of hU country, would make
bis name live in history. In addition to
the misses of jeweU contained in the
royal treasury, 1 he has a private fortune,
stowed in vaults or elsewhere deposited,
which U known to consist of at least
three millions sterling. This treasure U
being continually recruited by tbs pres
ents received on the smallest possible
provocation from any minister, noble,
official or merchant possessed of Urge
vMaai. Meanwhile.the country lies im
poverished, and progress is indefinitely
delayed, owing to the alleged absence of
B. Achieved Greatness
Miss Bedingote—No, Aunt Brindle, I
am not engaged. When I marry it will
be a great man.
ifrs. Brindle (doubtfully)—Well, I dun-
no. You can’t always tell how a man
will turn out. Now, there's Josiah-
Miss Redlngote—You don’t mean to
say Undo Brindle has ever distinguished
himself!
Mrs. Brindle—Well, I'll tell you what
he did. I sent him down to the store
with a ribbon the other day and he
matched itl—Lippincott’s.
Getting It Finn.
A loose horse on a highway In Ontario
was chased by a dog. The horse ran
into a farmyard and knocked down a
calf and broke its leg. The owner of the
calf seized the horse, and the owner of
horse sued the owner of the dog, and a
hired man ten miles away who left a
gate open by which the horee got into
the road had to pay $28.—Detroit Free
Press. J
Be Wes Mil taken.
A Detroit Pole, who was carrying
home a load of wood on bis back, took
the railroad track. He beard the train
coming, but supposed it would stop and
request him to step aside. The fint thing
he said when he come down was expres
sive of bis great surprise that people bad
no rights in this country.—Detroit Free
Press.
A Comforting Reflection.
The .Dominie (solemnly)—Amid yonr
worldliness and recklessness, young
man, bear well in mind that all flesh is
grass.
Young Masbemall (rapturously)—Yes.
But, thank heaven! some of it goes to
grass widowsl—Pittsburg Bulletin.
From the German.
Teacher—Con you mention a speoies
of cold blooded animal which multiplies
with astonishing rapidity?
Son of a Journalist—Yes, the creditor.
That's what pa says.—Texas Siftings.
A Killing Compliment.
A little absurdity about a compliment
often gives it {mint. A Spanish lover is
reported to have said to his mistress:
“Lend me your eyes; I want to-night to
kill a man.”—Chambers’ Journal.
for Infants and Children.
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If *mmenditMsupeSb/r.££ ky prescription
Kfr&ntome." H.A. Ilni.HD^
111 Bo. Oxford St, Brooklyn, V. T.
within , _
CsmosMsx™.^
Late Pastor Blsomlnflale Reformed Church.
- For several yew* I have recommended
your' Osstorls. ’ sod shall always continue to
do mss It haalnvarlably produced beneficial
results”
Edwin F. Piann, X. D.,
“Tbs Wlnthrop,” 123th Street and 7th Are.,
New Fork City.
To Csktaus Convagv, 77 HuxqaY Stuxt, Raw Yosx.
Alliance Meeting.
A good many Sumter county alliance-
men attended the alliance meeting, pic
nic and fish fry at Knowlton's mill, in
Marion county, yesterday. They all re
port a large crowd, a good meeting and
a pleasant day. Harry Brown and sev
eral local speakers were the)! orators of
the day. Almost all of those present
said they are coming to the grand rally
in Americus, July 14, to hear Sockless
Jerry and the other orators.
Increasing the Business.
Since he has taken the agency of the
Macon Brewing Company on his own ac
count, George Brunner has materially
increased the company’s business.^ He
will soon have his bottling apparatus in
working order, after which he will make
a still greater increase. A He sells only to
wholesale dealers, and tho merit of the
beer combined with his personal popu
larity, assures him success.
Elpert Head Arrested. *
On his return from Hot Spring old
man Elbert Head was arrested by bailiff
Cobb on a warrant sworn out by J. A.
Hixon at the Instance of Elizabeth Par
ker, charging him with destroying rec
ords. The case will bo called before
Justice Adderton to-day. Elbert and bis
attorneys express themselves as In no
way fearing the result.
__ Change of Ouarters. ! ,
Max Altman has removed his whole
sale whiskey and cigar house from the
People’s National Bank block to the
Hamll building on Cotton avenue, where
he will have more room. He will make
quite an addition to his business, and
will have a wholesale liquor business the
equal of any in the state.
Picnic! AU Invited.
There will be a picnic and dance nine
miles east of Americus, near Union
school house, on Saturday July 11. The
presence of all who enjoy such an occa
sion is solicited. Those who are in
charge will also be glad If you will
bring baskets if It is convenient.
Bis Band Mangled.
While operating the jointer at the
Americus Construction Company’s
works Wednesday Henry Clements,
colored, had the third and little finger of
his right hand tut off. He is last of a
long list of people who have been cut by
that machine. * '
A Wife Whlpper.
Dave Tooke, colored, was arrested for
wife whipping yesterday. He will »p-
pear before the mayor to-day. He has
just served thirty days for the same of
fense, and will likely get a'good dose
tbls time.
For Rent! For Rent!
THREEiNICE NEW COTTAGE HOMES, $12.50 EACH.
ONE HANDSOME NEW RESIDENCE, $25.00.
ONE FIVE ROOM RESIDENCE, $16.00.
ONE HOTEL
FOR S-AJL.E
A SNUG HOME.
Part Cash, Balance monthly to the
Company.
Loan
See my list of Bargains for Vacant and Improved Property,
II. CALLAWAY,
Real Estate Agent
K. T. BYHE):
FIRE AND LIFE INSURANCE
REPRESENTING THE SAFESTAND STRONGESTCOMPAMESJN.TBE J WOED.
Insurance placed on City and Country Property.
Office on Jackson Street, next door below Mayor’s Office.
doc25-dly.
DUNLAP HATS,
THE LATEST STYLES AND SHAPES.
ARTHUR RYLANDER,
Corner Lamar and Jackson St
J. R. HUDSON & CO.
-PROPRIETORS
E. P. HARRIS, President ami Manager.
C. P. PAYNE, Sec. andTieas.
AMERICUS SUPPLY CO.
PLUMPERS * GAS FITTERS
MACHINERY 1 AND MILL SUPPLIES.
Stoves, Hardware, Etc.
Repair Work a Specialty,
□Telephone jYo. 13.
ARTESIAN BLOCK, AMERICUS, GA.
W. H. R. SCHROEDER,
Mannfactnrer of Tin, Copper and Sheet bon Ware, Galvanized iron Cornice,
Tin and Iron Roofing, tfot Air Heatin' Etc. Iron Smoke Stacks.
Exhaust Piping for Saw Mills a Specialty.
Corner Jackson and Jefferson streets, AMERICUS, GA.
B. W. RUMNEY,
MERCHANT TAILOR.
fit and execa-
and see.
Cleaning and Repairing
ces reasonable.
Gentlemen wanting fine and good goods, good work in fi
tion of garments, will find it tojtoeir interest to coll
me before purchasing.
done. Ki<
UP STAIRS, OVER P. L. HOLT’S ESTABLISHMENT,
LAMAR STREET, - - AMERICUS, GA.
June27d-tf
The Turning Point
M trivial act, and a
tot some friend to try H.
tried there I
S. S. S. for |
Blood feaam,
QucnormteL
ttflMinlOlHt
DntggUtt Bell It.
SWIVT SPECIFIC 00..
■rawer t, Atlanta, Ga.
On May i, at the side track at Furlow Lawn, the
0CMULGEE BRICK COMPANY
AND TDK
RIVERS LUMBER COMPANY
. WILL OI'FX A SALES YAKD FOR
BRICK, LUMBER AND SHINGLES
A man will be in charge of the yard to deliver goods to customers.
A full stock of eve^thing will be kept. Your orders solicited. 4-30
C. C. HAWKIN8.
U. O.LOVING,
HAWKINS & LOVING,
, DEALERS Ilf *
-^Furniture, Baby Carriages, Refrigerators,
MKTAUC CASES, CASKETS AND COFFINS.
405 Cotton Avenue.
Night cam for coffins at night attended to by O. O. Loving, at resldcneojnst aid. Brawn
Hartal robot always on hand. may ffi-ly.
Americus-Bottling- Works,
BOTTLERS OF ALL KINDSjOF
Soda and Mineral Waters, Cider and Cinger Ale*
ORDERS BY MAIL PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO.
824 LEE STREET- - - • PAMElCUSs GEORGIA*
R. L. McMATH.
E. J. MCMATH.
P. H. MCMATH
lyicMATH BROTHERS.
-DEALERS IN-
Groceries, Frowns, Country. Produce
BOOTS..SHOES, ETC.. ETC., 9
WHISKEY, CBA A C0& CIGARS, SPECIALTIES.
207 FORSYTH STREET, AMERICUS, GEORGIA.
We solicit a share of the patronage of the trading public, guaranteeing satisfaction
low prices, and good goods. We deliver goods anywhere in the city. Call and see us.
mcmath brothers.
BAKERY
R. F. NEHRINC,
PROPRIETOR.
[acisoii Street, muter Allen Host
AMERICUS. GA.
LIGHT BREAD A SPECIALTY! 1,
Country Merchants supplied with bread at wholesale prices.
BLTGGI
1 will sell you the best buggy in Georgia, price and.quality considered. Repairing
all finds solicited and executed promptly and neatly. All work warranted.
T. S. GREENE.
- - Opposite Prince's Stables'
Cotton Avenue.,
Americas, Georgia.
"W. D. Haynes & Son.
REAL ESTATE. STOCK AND BONO
m
Americus, Ga.
*1
3101-2 Lamar Street.
Old Nick Whiskey
ag<
thi
is the best and is noted for its
and purity, having been made on
same plantation over
133 years
without a rival as we constantly keep
four year old
RYE AND CORN
on band—ship any quantity, so write
for price-list. •
Old Nick Whiskey Co.
Yukon Co. PANTHER CREEK, N. C.
L1FPMAN BROS.. Proprietors,
0mWilts, Uppsun'i Bock. SAVANNAH. GA.
For sale by the DAVENPORT DRUG
COMPANY, Americus, Ga.
Health is Wealth!
Dr. X. 0. West’s Nebyb ard Brain
rent, a guaranteed specific for Hysteria,:
ness. Convulsions, Fits, Nervous Neun__ _
Headache, Nervous Prostration caused by the
use of aioobol or tobacco, Wakefulness, Mental
Depression, Softening of the Brain, resulting in
insanity and leadingjo misery, decay and death.
Premature Old Age; Barrenness, Loss of Power
in either sex. Involuntary Losses and Sperms*
torrhoea, caused by over-exertion of the brain,
•elf-abuse or over-lndutamce. Kach box con*
tains one month's treatment. 91.00 per box, or
six boxes for |A00, sent by man, prepaid, on re*
oclpt of price.
WE GUARANTEE SIX BOXES
To cue any case. With each order received by
us for six boxes, sccompanied with •5J00, wj
will stnd tbs purchaserou written guarantee*?
refund the money if tbs treatment ooes not ef
fect a cure. Guarantees issusd only by
THE DAVENPORT DRUG CO., Bole A|
A Certain Core lor Dyspepsia.
Then Is perhaps no dlMAM io prevalent w
Dyspepsia and Indigestion, and one too. that op
to too present tlnKtul tmflled tbs tkiu of the
Two-third, of tho
present time 1
eminent Dhvsicians.
chronic diseases have their c
The symptoms are lose of app
a feeling of fulness or weight in \ _.
occasionally nausea and vomiting, acidity. flatu
lence, dull pain in the head, with a sensation of
heaviness or giddiness, irregularity of bowels,
low spirits, sleeplessness, sallow skin, derangs*
ment of kidneys, and not unf»*MufcntIy palpita
tion of the heart. If you are suffering with any
of these symptoms Da. Holt's Dyspeptic BLitia
will cure you. Prepared only by
Dr. Holt’s Dyspeptic Elixir C HnptnVi
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