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THE WAYCROSS WEEKLY HERALD FAMOUS "WHITE- ACTRE8S WHO IS REALLY A NEGRO. According to Hay Standard Baker i:i the April American Magizine there ere many supposedly white persons of great prominence In this country who are really negroes. Ho says: "There are morn such cases than while people Imagine. 1 know of scores of them. A well known white actress, whose name, of course, I can not give, when she goes to boston, sec retly visits her colored relatives. A Now York man who holds a prominent politfca! appointment under the state government anti who has become aa authority in hie Hue, i *a Negro. Not long ago he entered a Hotel In Balti more and the negro porter who ran to take his bav said directly: "Hello, Bob." "A* boys they had gone to the same negro school. "Let me carry your bug' said tue porter, "I won’t give you away In Philadelphia there lives a colored woman who married a rich white maa Of course no white people know she colored, but the Negroes do and do not tell. Occassional]/ she drives to certain store, dismisses her carrleage and walks ou foot to the home of her mother and sisters. K. "Only A few years ago the newspap ers were filled for a day or two with the story of a girl who had been at Vjissar College, and upon graduation by merest accident It was discovered that she was a negro. A similar cacc arose only last 3ummer at a Chicago University. , " Some Mulattoes I know of, one prominent Wall Street Broker, have ‘crossed tho line" by declaring that ther aro Mexicans, Brazilians, Spanish or French; one says ho Is an Armen ian. Under a foreign name they are readily accepted among white people where, as negroes, they would bo Bl atantly rejected. No one, of course, can estimate the number of men and women with Negro blood who have thus 'gone over to white; but It mu it be larie." ONE THOU8AND JOE r BROWN BUTTONS WENT.) Statesboro News. It was a Hoke Smith rally, but nearly cno thousand men went away 7rr.ni 3tatesboro Yesterday afternoon ■•/fib u Joe Brov/n Button banging on tho lapel of hla coat, Great Hoke Craitb rally this was. While he was being cheered by the fifty or sixty lo cal supporters In the court house, aid ed by about twenty Kincn Overstreet boosters, who came over from Screv en, the people v/ere busy pinning on Joe Brown buttons. During t .<• rfiemoon eight out ol very ten men who were offered a Brown button pinned It on their »:oaU, and they worn offered until nearly le t.... . , , . used. The 0:10 convert v.-iorn the 'Smith LABOR ENOOR8E8 JOE BROWN. At a large and enthusiastic meeting of the wage workers protective asso ciation held at Washington Hail Ma con, recently, the following resolutions endorsing Joseph tf. .Brown’s candi dacy for governor were passed. Resolved, That in consequence of the disturbed condition of the busi ness interests of Georgia, due to the radical action of the present adminis tration, in its manner of dealing *v t«it the corporate interests, .thereby caus ing the capital necessary to operat' and keep these Interests In a health; condition, thus giving employment to thousands of our fellow citizens to be withdrawn from our state, thereby srlously Injuring not only every busi es*, but the great mass of the toil- ig workers, that in our opinion there h'juld be a change in tho adnilnistra- DISTRICT JUDGE U. S. COURT Recommends Pe-ru-na as an Invigorating Tonic. people mode such a glee over eaya L J a.vj\i la untrue that he is for 3mlth, viz: | Hon believing that should this occur Mr. Simmons. It la a conservative! the confidence of tho capitalists of estimate to ::ay that throe-fourths of j America and Europe, in the honesty the crowd i.i town yesterday were for land integrity of the people of Georgia Joe Brown, and this was a Smith rally J would be restored end that we the too. Brown's strength will grow until j wage workers, would soqu sec the re- the primary. Then his majority in j turn of the nappy days that preceded Bulloch will not be less than one the advent of those who arc now ti. thousand. . ''^^i■*., ; gaged by their radical actions In in- / -— — ■ ^ r ur,ns cre< M the E r «at state "MEN FRIENDS/ of which we are citizens, and thereby paralyzing its every business interest. "Therefore, we unanimously endorse the candidacy of Hon. Jos. M. Brown for Governor, believing that his ./ra tion would bo as oil poured upon the A frank genuluc friendship between a man'and a woman, in which noithsr side Is misunderstood, is an excellent thing fur both, and a man has a great respect end liking for tho woman to whem ho can confide his hopes and Dilutions, feeling that hij attitude .ill not be misunderstood, while a woman take a great comfort with a masculine friend whom she may frank- j ili to perform llttte services with* j Valdosta has a great Joe Brown Hal- out her action being inIsconaimed, j Iy tonight at which time severs* A man Is not always in love with the speeches from distinguished gentlemen Judge ^John W. Bixler, formerly United States Circuit Judge, now United States District Judge, of Kansas, endorses Peruna. troubled waters and restore the confi dence o? the capitalists and speedily bring about a better state of affairs all over the state." If Governor Smith should be defeat ed for ve-election ho can lay a large part cf tho blame at tho door of The Atlanta Journal. It is surprising how shortsighted Is t)io policy of that paper In Its ro;»ort of the governor’s speech it coinincmlH "hlu deihmeo of the 11 quor-nogro-franchlse railroad conspi racy now leugucd against him." There are hundreds and thousanus of good men who are not in any such league against Governor 8mlth. This denunciation by The Journal of those who differ from Governor Smith but ; 10II ill fled that opposition and Is creat- ng a great deal of sympathy for Mr. Irown.—Meldrlm Grideron. * THE LETTER M. whom he pays little attentions, :y often men are deterred from offering courtesies, fearing his acts ill bo overvalued. When a man of prlciple finds too much -importance Is likely to bo attached, to his actions, bo backs down. | On the other hand every girl does not, and should uct ace la every man who shows a preference to her coin- principle finds too much Importance lu may have a genuine likelng for u girl or woman and enjoy her society very much, and still have no intentions of pcay a possible husband. A man have a far bettor time, nnd moro reo- pectful attention, if they would only ac cept little friendly attenlons for what they are worth, not stopping to ques tion if the mau “rneanns something serious.” As far as can now be determine.* tint cantaloupe and watermelon crops v i bo largo and luscious, no matter whetn er Smith or Brown geta elected. Wo can only hope that tho "hot winds” that lowered tho cotton estimate will not likewise uffbet fruits this yoar.— Amcrtcus Recorder. 1 *1* will be heard. Good luck to the Brown- •tes of Valdosta. IMala Dick Russell now one of the | Judge’s o\ the circuit of appecals. is a I utreng Joe Brown man and says he la I sure to be elected. Mr. Russell has i many friends nnd admirers In this sec- I tica. Pe-ru-na Testimonials. When any man or woman, out of puro gratitude, writes us a letter, com- | menting upon the benefits ho has received from the use of Peruna, when he does this without any solicitation or remuneration of any sort, and fur nishes us a recent photograph, so that his identity and responsibility In the matter is beyond question, then do we consider a testimonial available for onr advertising purposes. We are at the present time publishing many hundreds of testimonials. We give the name and address in full of each one of these people. We havo no use for, nor would we publish for any sum of money, a fraudu lent testimonial. To do such a thing would be dishonorable from a moral etandpoint, and commercial suicide from a business standpoint. Tho Hebrew name of M was Men. water, and It Is curious to noto chat the original form of this character in the most ancient manuscript is a wav ing line, which to the not too particu lar anclonts represented water. By some Phoenicians Is supposed to have come from a picture representing the human face, toe two down strokes rep resenting the contour of the counte nance, the V stroke signifying the nose, tao two dots, long since disused and a at rage beneath the V represent- J ^ •§• ♦ ♦ •§• •§• •S**{**t"4*4*'*S aa $ > *f' lng the eyes and the mouth. The ole j A Watson does not seem to be worry ing much about his Candidacy as the Populist candidate for the presidency, but he continues to have his fun out of Hoke. The more determined the people | become to think and act for themselves J this time, the mroo frantic becomes Governor Smith and his organs, th< more bitter their abuse—until t'.ic!r very madness sickens and disgusts the average man. Tonic and Appetizer. W. n. Parsons is ex-State Senator and ex-Spcrtlal Judge of the Supreme Court of Texas, also Brigadier General in Con federate Army. In a recent letter from 925 H St., N. W„ Washington, D.C., this prominent gentleman says: "Upon the recommendation of per sonal frlonds and msby strong testimo nials of the efficacy of Peruna in the treatment of the nnmorons symptoms of tho grip, with which I have been affect ed for four months past, I havo been in duced to undergo a treatment of this Justly celebrated formula. "I feel a decidod change for tho bettor after using it only one week. It is es pecially good In toning up the stomach, and has a decided effect upon my appe tite. I therefore feel mnch encouraged that I am on the road to complete res toration. _ "My nnmorons friends in Texas, where I havo hod the honor to command a brigade of her Voteran Cavalry, in a four-year war, may accept this volun tary testimonial to tho merit of Peruna peared, and 1 no longer feel any of tho Disordered Liver, Constipation. Mr. W.O. Clement, Assistant Manager "Rome Georgian,” Rome, Ga., writes:-. "It affords mo pleasure to voluntarily testify to tho true merits of your won derful Peruna. "I have for several years been suffering from disordered liver and chronic con stipation, for which I had tried a great many remedies, but none did me any good. My whole system was so thorough ly overcome that I was easy to catch colds and the consequence was that achronlo case of catarrh was fast developing. "I have been taking Peruna for six weeks and am happy to say that it haa had the desired effect. My liver is in* good condition, constipation disap- from a sense of obligation for its won derful efficacy." Appetite and Digestion Poor. Mr. Charles Schweihs, Lexington, Texas, writes: "I suffered from catarrh of the liver. What I ate disagreed with me. I was weak and feverish. I slept very poorly, had rash of blood to tho head. I was very despondent, and took no pleas ure in anything. My appetite was changeable, digestion poor. "Your medicine made mo well again, for which I express to you my heartfolt thanks. 1 firmly believe that for all who suffer in liko manner it would hrfvo the same good effect.” symptoms of catarrh. "In truth I am now in better health and feel stronger than I have for several years and it is all dne to the wonderful effects of Peruna.” Systemic Catarrh. Mr. Moses F. Merrill, Route 8, Colum bus, Kansas, writes: "The improvement in my health has been wonderful. My bowels are regular as clock-work. I cqjq now eat like other people and my nMHnals digest com pletely. I think I am cured of systemic catarrh. — "It has been a hard fight, bnt I came ont victor. Many thanks for your kind ■ counsel and management/’ It is estimated that there are in the United Staes moro thanu three mil lion wage earners out of work. The prospect for any immediate impetus In busino88 Is exceedingly unfavorable, what la to become of the hungry hoard iu the great cities? * Judge tllnea la ao far the only state officer who la Slumping the state to help the governor. The ethers seem to think that they are paid by the peo ple to attend to their official duties.— Amoricus Recorder. However they must not tell the gov ernor the truth about his race for the governorship, or ne’ll get mad. n lance to the human face. NOTICE! Phoenician form of the letter does In-! ^ deed bear a comical sort of resemb- j* 1+ i+ -—- n* To .11 male pertoni between th 14- •sea of 1C and CO, .ultject to itree | v tax within the City of Waycro.1 The ^ Street Tax will ho |S.0« for the ,vo»rj ^ If paid before Julr 1. After that rate ^ the amount will be ft.OO. Ur. C. E | ^ Caeoa le etreet tax collector, but el policemen will rccclre payment, an receipt for aame. lly Ordinance. LIFE INSURANCE And NATIONAL BANK CIRCULATION A National flank note I. absolutely late because It le located by a deposit of bonds with the government A State Lite Insurance Policy Is equally as safe as a National Bank note, because every one of Its Policies Is secured by a de port of its entire value with tho State under whose laws It operates No holder of a National Bank note or a State Life Insurance Poi.c) has lost or ever will loose anything on either because the rig;i deposit law to which both are subject renders such loan an absolute impossibility. Attorney-General Hart, of Georgia said recently: "That no man could afford to trifle with his Life Insurance." In taking Insurance A therefore, keen vnur i»ve on seciiritv -* T * WILLING TO HAVE ANOTHER STRAW BALLOT The Joe Brown Club Is willing to enter into another straw ballot con test with the Smith club at any time or place that the Smith club **hall designate, so the voting place Is with in tho corporate limit of Waycross and 24 hours notice is given. The Brown meu ore willing to :miko a show down of their strength uny day or every day In the week in the city of Waycross WAt HE AH END The Flflht "Fotch” On Itself. General Forest, the Great Confeder ate cavalry fighter, had -a brother named George, who was with him In all his battles and raids. It is well know that all the Forest family were uneducated—very much so. Belnj in the neighborhood of the yanitees ond day the GAeral ordered Georgo to take a squad and reconnoitre, but "Whatever you do, George,” sad the general, “Don't you ‘fotch' on a fight." George left with his squad and In les3 than thirty minutes there was heavy firing in the direction he had 8EAT PASSENGER. Sone ‘ and George aud his men carao full tilt into camp. “Didn’t I tell you not to ‘fotch* on a fight?" shouted the general. “ ‘Fotch* on a fight?" yelled George, “The fight ^tch’ on itself." Aud that’s the way with the presont gubernatorial fight. It ‘ fotch" on it self. Mrs. Marble after the death of her husband, went to Mr. Stone, (a deal er In headstones,) and consulted him In reference to an inscription, says the Port Chester Record. She said, "Put on It: ‘To my dearest husband,’ and if there be any room left, ’we shall meet In heaven.’*’ Enter ins the cemetery and going to her husband's grave, she noticed the headstone and quickly rushed to see how he had eupraved it The poor old widow s heart/ beat with pain when ■he read the .following on the tomb stone: “To my decreet husband, and If there be any room left, we shall meet in heaven." i. \V. COLLEY. City Marshs! ' 4. FRFI?—M.trcpoUug Magazine ' . cm >w free to ill atw lubscrtburi ^ to lUrxM pay to* la cdraaco tor .lx '.j, reoatiit. - 11 t( 4. lifiSDYSPEPSIfiTABLETS | •Mill IwAgsiMtH Ml klMMK TumWm, T therefore, koep your eye on 8ECURITY. Tho dtato Life I.iFuranoo Company ot Indianapolis Ind Do- poalta Ita reaerro ANNUALLY with tho Stale. It railed thla dfc- poalt on the Brat of Jut January from Four Million To Flvo Mil- Ilona Elgh Hundred Thousand Dollars. ASSETS 1906 ~ 55.S53.744. ASSETS 1507 S5.574.762. SURPLUS TO POLICY HOLOERS 1504.... S67M2S SURPLUS TO POLICY HOLOERS 1*37 .*707*02” FOR INSURANCE-THAT INSURES” V. L. STANTON, MGR. STATE LIFE INSURANCE CO. Waycross Ga. > ♦'^ «{• •* 4. + 4* + <• + + +4..4.4.4,3: FORT RENO, OKLAHOMA TO SE REMOUNT STATION. ADDRESSED PETITION TO THE FRENCH SENATE. Paris, April 30.—A group of Paris ian Protestants, Tor the most part ap- penents of advaence Republican poll- lea and also of the' Separation law, have addressed a portion to the French Senate directing attention to what they call a serious infringement of the fundamental principals of law in cor tain provisions of the bill fer the de volution of ecclesiastical property JUDGE NORWOOD MAY ENTER CONGRESSIONAL RACE. Savannah, Ga, April 29.—It is re ported upon what seems to be good: authority that Judge Thomas M. Nor wood, former Congressman, former United States Senator nrd former Judge of the City Court of Savanna’a. may enter the raco for. Congress from the First Congressional District. It- is said the Judge has advised some of his friends that it is his intention co make this raco and.that he will pro bably call a conference In a few days. to consider it fully and make adeflnlte announcement. If Judge Norwood runs for Congress he will make a hole In the enthusiasm of some of the young men now running. He has not been, counted as a factor in the race before and Mcscrs. Overstreet, Sheppard, Clif: ton and Edwards have bad the field, to themselves.. AU^f them belong to a generation, younger than that which claims Judge .Norwood and if the old. campafener gets on- their trail it will require much hustling-to get him de feated. The closing down of the cotton mill* of North and South Carolina on July I, which was decided upon at. » meeting oft representatives of > mills here Saturday, will throw 30,000 or moro people out of work. It was- resolve J that the mills accept no. fur ther orders for. cloth at present prices. before that cbuuber. They couuWcr - W “ ,n *™ ity tor G * 0rS, ‘ l WhM It (heir duty to urge .he Senate not! Hoke S “ ,th bMame t0rm0t ' H 't defeat would mean an invitation to capital, h)s reeleotlon a manace.-Amer icus Recorder. Washington, April SC.--When the noldlert were withdrawn from Fort Reno. Oklahoma, several week, ago It wlh B ”" r, ‘ We wa, announced that thereafter the post ’ <! " letr “ Th ® petUl0ners dM,sre th,t would bo need a, a renou.t station Se “‘® c * nnot ,hc « na ' for !h. training of hor», and mulea. i ^° a ot propert ^ ,ett tor I ^ and .oat only a few men would re-i"‘° “* Ure repo “ ot •° nl * «' stain, it Is now »ld that Port Rend j ** d '* d ’ . , . t j all those who believe in the effloaez will be not only a remount station, ** A . . . -cf prayers for the dead. and that thousands cf cavalry horse will be trained there, bat more troops f will be garrisoned at the north than) Your aenae of the rediculous evinot at auy time in the last three or four ( be very keen if yon do not enjoy thee Ptere. / prodding of Hoke by Tom Watson. governor is not ao much wor ried about the negroes wearing Brown buttons as he is annoyed on account ot the number of white people who- wear them- U U stated officially that the Fulton; county Brown Club numbers 7,500. That Is the biggest elub in the state* —almost eqvAL to Teddy’s big a*kh-