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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. * ■*Mtori»Issowell* *%pf '» ^chOdrer 4 bat 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 UOltTXZDlU, OA — Brass*® MMinrewv*i*7*£M£iSM*ro*£aM*. Caveats, and Trademarks obtained, and all Pat ent business conducted for Moderate Fees. Cor Office Is OppesHsU. 8. Patent Office, •nd we can secure patent in less time than those reirote (torn Washington. Send model, drawing or photo., with descrip tion. We edriee. If petenuble or sot, frte of charge. One fee not dee tfll patent le encored- * TMtelel, "flow to Ob!.In Patents,” w*** nieut ofkctn.l cllenta In jour State, coonty, or town, sent free. Addre.e, C.A.SNOW&CO. OffiMte Palest Mil. VfiSMs^iB, B. €■