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inny's Composition on the Beaver
and Other Things.
_ The beaver is an animal with
sl&rp teeth and a tail like a large
omelet. It inhabits watery places
and is very fond of its young, of
which it usually has several. The^.
beaver is very industrious and ac
quires great skill in the use of its
tail, with which it plasters its dwell- ;
ings. The way a beaver operates is
as follows: It selects a large tree
growing on the banks of a brook or
some similar stream and then gnaws
the tree till it falls across the
stream, thus forming a dam. It is
not wrong to say dam when you
are speaking of beavers. We should
never indulge in profane swearing
if we can avoid it. We should ever
remember the lessons we learned at
the knee of our dear parents when
we were little, but a beaver dam is
far different. When my grand
father was a boy, he went to school
where there was nothing but prai
rie, and the boys whispered because
the teacher could not' find any
switches and had a boil on hi s'hand.
One day the teacher took a dried
beaver’s tail out of his desk and
spanked the whole school with it,
and it didn’t leave a mark on the
beaver’s tail, but there never was
any more whispering. My grand
father is blind in one eye, but his
memory is good. The beaver is be
coming very scarce, and you have to
go to the Meld museum to see one
now;—Johnny in Chicago Record.
A Young Hero.
When the water was high over its
banks in Brush creek, near Deshler,
0., July 5, nearly all the boys in
town * went to the creek to take a
swim. One of the boys, James
Spangler, was pulled under by the
current. Prank Michael, a boy of
thirteen, made a dive after him
from a bridge, bringing the drown
ing boy to the surface. Then a
HUNK MICHAEL.
struggle for life began. Spangler,
being about twice as heavy as
Michael, dragged his rescuer under
the water. In some way the latter
got away from the drowning boy’s
grasp and caught hold of an iron
rod that was a part of the bridge’s
support. By this he managed to
keep himself and Spangler from go
ing down again until men came to
their, assistance.
It is reported that young Michael
saved the life of another boy
►une.
also
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j •• Japanese Girls and Boys.
f Japanese girls and boys are as
clever as jugglers with their bdnnc-
ing balls. While keeping them go
ing they play at posture dancing,
spinning round, clapping their
hands, passing a fan over and under
the- ball, catching it on the backs
of their hands and guiding it round
the room or along the road at will.
They would make
for a cinematograph,
er Monthly. Tops and kites are
much the same as those commonly
seen, in this country. Youngsters
haye.kite battles. They gam pow
der glass to the strings and try to
cut each other’s kites free.
Astouuding’ Discovery
From Coopersville, Mich., comes
word a of wonderful discovery of
a pleasant tasting liquid that
when used before retiring by any
one troubled with a bad cough al
ways ensures a good night’s rest.
“It will soon cure the cough too,”
writes Mrs. S. Himelburger, “for
three generations of our family
have used Dr. King’s New Discov
ery for Consumption and never
found its equal for Coughs and
Colds.” It’s an unrivaled life-
saver, when used for desperate lung
diseases. Guaranteed bottles 50c
and SI.00 at Holtzclaw’s drugstore
Trial bottles free.
'A correspondent of the Philadel
phia Record calls for. a reform. of
theater programme^ “Have you
ever,” he asked, “experienced the
annoyance of being unable to quick
ly follow the action of a play be
cause you can’t determine which of
the minor characters is on the
stage? Take a show with a dozen
small roles, for example. At the
crutstart the minor parts generally
carry the action, and unless the
playwright has been thoughtful
enough to bring names into the dia
logue it will puzzle anybody to find
out who’s who. Of course after the
appearance of the stars the relation
of the parts isagusually speedily ad
justed, hut in some shows I’ve had
to worry through a couple of acts
without getting a line on the minor
roles.
“Now, my idea is to have the cast
set up and printed in the order in
which the players make their first
entry. Then the audience could at
once determine the character and
get into immediate sympathy with
the lines. This idea of tickling the
vanity of the high priced players by
heading the cast with the stars and
ranking the members of the com
pany on -the programme according
to the importance of their role;
should have been abandoned long
ago.”
His Wonderful Vest.
The most conspicuous man in the
audience at one of the east side po
litical meetings recently was a local
dandy who had scored a great suc
cess over his rival with a waistcoat
of his own devising, and it was such
as Berry Wall and J. Waldere Kirk
never attempted. He caused a stir
"the moment he entered the room.
Most of the front of his waistcoat
was on exhibition, his coat being
held back on either side by two
large hands on which were a variety
of rings. The waistcoat was white,
with a large brown spot on either
side, and a close inspection showed
that it was covered with long hair.
The owner proudly explained that it
had been made from the hide of a
white cow and that the brown spots
had not been painted in, but had ex
isted on the cow. He said that it
was not J only -warm, but “very
natty,” and to be properly effective
it should be worn with a red neck
tie, an article which he had neg
lected to purchase for the occasion.
-—New York Sun.
Art and Sanitation.
: v An. interesting little story is told
of The venerable Thomas Sidney
Cooper, the oldest member of the
Royal academy, who lately cele
brated his ninety-fourth birthday.
Mr. Cooper on one occasion painted
a picture of Queen Victoria’s fa
vorite oow feuffie, with the calves
beside her. The prince consort
criticised the picture, pointing out
that the dock leaves in the fore
ground were evidence of bad farm
ing. The queen, also a critic of no
mean order, asked her husband
what he thought of the cow’s hind
legs being in a small pool of water.
“I like it mueh,” he said. “So do I,”
replied the queen, **but it’s evidence
of bad draining.”
Pain Made Her Talk.
Mrs. George Ferns of Harrisburg
Hollow, near Bath, N. Y., strained
her vocal cords. about a year ago
while calling her farmhands to din
ner and entirely lost her voice.
From that time she became mute
and so continued until a short time
ago, when the dentist extracted two
of her teeth. The pain was so in
tense that, as the second tooth came
out, she yelled, “Oh, you mean
man!” Then she wept with joy
when she realized that her voice had
been so strangely restored.
A Plague of Butterflies.
A remarkable phenomenon was
recently witnessed at Padona, Italy.
Clouds of white butterflies have
hung over the town and the sur
rounding country. So great was
their number that they gave the
appearance of a snowstorm, and the
houses, streets and trees rapidly be
came white. The butterflies even
penetrated to the interior of houses
and all windows had to be closed.
The Man on the Boundary.
Where does a man live when he is
on a boundary ? This old problem
has cropped up again in the English
courts. One barrister solved it by
ruling, that a man. lives in that par
ish where his front door is situated.
But what if the imaginary line run
under the middle of the step and
come out at the back of the house?
Something very like this actually
exists at Northwich, in England,
and as a consequence the occupier
of a small, cottage for many years
has claimed and exercised the right
of voting in two parliamentary dis
tricts. Perhaps the best general
rule for settling boundary disputes
is one which was formulated by an
English court in 1815. A man who
“lived in two parishes” became a
pauper, whereupon a dispute arose
as to which should maintain him.
Models of the house and the bed on
which he slept were laid before the
court that it might ascertain how
much of his body lay in each parish.
In the end it was held that be was
“settled” where his head (“being the
nobler part”) lay.
Couldn't Cure or Kill.
Dr. Garth, physician and versi
fier, who lived in the time of Addi
son, when lingering late over his
wine one night was asked by Rich
ard Steele-if his patients would not
need him. The doctor had the hon
esty to reply that it did not matter
in the least whether he saw them
that night or next day, for nine had
such bad constitutions that no
physician could cure them, while
the remainder had such good ones
that all the doctors in the world
could not kill them.
The Two Marks.
Marcus A. Hanna of Ohio and
Marcus A. Hanna of South Port
land met at the Bath launching.
Each had heard of the other, and
they had a most enjoyable chat.
The Maine namesake of the famous
Ohio senator is on the staff of the
Portland Advertiser and a member
of the South Portland city govern
ment.—Kennebec (Me.) Journal.
A LIBERAL OFFER.
The undersigned will give a free
sample of Chamberlain’s Stomach
and Liver Tablets to anyone want
ing a reliable remedy for disor
ders of the stomach, biliousness
or constipation. This is a new
remedy and a good one. All dealr
ers in Perry, Warren & Lowe, By
ron.
Personal.
Will the lady who fell in a swoon
last Thursday, in front of the post
office, call at our store? She suf
fers from Biliousness. Dr. Cald
well’8 Syrup Pepsin will surely
cure her. Sold by druggists.
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An Ingenious Treatment by WMcV
Drunkards are Being Cured Dai- '
ly in Spite of Themselves.
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It is now generally known and under
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not a weakness. A body filled with poi
son, and nerves completely shattered by
periodical or constant use of inroxicating
liquors require «*n antidote capable of
neutralizing and eradicating this poison
and destrying the craving for intoxicants.
Sufferers may now cure themselves at
home without publicity or loss of time
from business by this wonderful •*Home
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after many years of close study and treat
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cording to directions of this wonderful
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the most obstinate case, no matter how
hard a drinker. Our records sbow the
marvelous transformation' of thousands
of Drunkards into sober,industrious and
upright men.
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without the knowledge of the person tak
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cured themselve® with this priceless
remedy, and as Many more have been
cured and made temperate men by hav
ing the “Cure” administered by loving
friends and relatives, without their
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to-day that they discontinued drinking
of their own free will. Do not wait.
Do not be deluded by apparent and mis
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disease at once and for all time. The
’‘Home Gold Cure” is sold at the
extremely low price of One Dollar, thus
placing within reach of everybody a
treatment more effectual than others
costing $85 to $50. Full directions ac
company each package. Specific advice
by skilled physician when requested
Without extra charge. Sent prepaid to
any part of the world on receipt of One
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CAi-ALA. BUSINESS COLLEGE. Macon, Ca.
A GOOD PLACE.
Notice is hereby given to ladies and
gentlemen who visit Macon that Mrs.
W. H. Houser is now running a first-
class Boarding House at 755 Cherry St.
which is very uear the businees center
of the city, and she will be pleased to
serve them meals at 25c. each.
Subscribe for The Home Joubnat..
THE ELECTRIC CYLINDAR
White Cedar Churn.
Best and quickest on the niartpf
$2.50, $3 and $5, size 3, 5, and 7 ga j
Agents wanted; best seller on Haris 1
UNION SUPPLY COMPANY.
620 Broadway, Knoxville, Teim
•FIRE
THEY GO LIKE FIRE.
Regular goods go at damage prices at 414 and 416 Third Street
next to Roff Sims’ old shoe store. The greatest bargains now offered
in the city of Macon in Clothing, Shoes, Hats, Dry Goods, Notions
Millinery, etc. Our buyer has just returned'from New York and all
the principal Eastern markets, where he purchased a large, full and
complete line of everything at the lowest possible cash prices. Onr
goods are carefully selected and well bought, -and our large depart
ment store is now filled to overflowing in every department with new
goods, and we can sell goods from 25 to 50 per cent cheaper than ever
before. EVERYTHING BRIGHT, FRESH AND NEW. Whatever
we show you now stands highest in Fashion’s favor and you don’t have
to wait, for everything is open and ready for your inspection.
CLOTHIITG--
In charge of Mr. J. C. Haddock.
This department is full to overflowing with all colors; black, brown, gray, plaids,
etc., and all cuts, round, square or frock, at prices fr> in ?o. - o io $20.00 the suit.
Men’s Good Working Suits for $3.00 ^— 1 " ““
4.00
5.00
6 00
7.00
Men’s Good Working Suits $7.50 & 8.00
Business “ for 9*00
“ “ “ 10.00
“ “ “ 12.50
Dress Suits $12.50 to 20.00
Don’t forget to look at our OVERCOATS, aDd you will be convinced that we are
all right in this line, for we can sell you an Overcoat 50 per cent less than regular
price. We have them from $3.00 up.
- IE=a,nts, X’a.xxts, Pants.
In charge of Mr. J. B. Wheeler.
5,000 pairs of Men’s and Boys’ odd Pants at prices that defy competition. Men’s
Pants from 50c. to $7.00 Youth’s and Children’s Knee Pants too numerous to
mention, from 25c to $2.00 the pair.
Slats sira-d. Caps.
In charge of Mr. W. L. Johnston.
A full and complete line of all kinds of Men’s and Boys’ Hats at prices to suit ev-
erybody. Alpine Hats from 75c. to $3.00. Good broad brim Fur and Wool Bats
from 75c. to $3.00. Boys’ Hats from 25c. up. Caps of all kinds, sizes and prices.Q
Slxoes a,2a3 Boots.
In charge of Mr. R. H. Smith.
Now tnis is one of our pet departments, and we have given it our special and care-
ful attention in every respect. We carry a full line of Old Colony Shoes in ali sizes
and sLapes, every pair guaranteed. A full line of the Celebrated Battle Axp, Rob
erts, Johnson & Rand Co’s. Star Brand, Southern Queen, H. C. Godman Co’s. Fa
mous Elberta, etc. We have the only full and complete line of Boots in Macon.
Hunting Boots, Calf Boots, Brogan Boots. Remember we guarantee our Shoes to
be exactly as we represent them.
G-oods &X2.3 3STotiox2.s.
In charge of Mr. J. H. Donnan.
Such a complete line of Dress Goode, Waistings, separate Top Skirts and Petti
coats, Jackets, Copes, Ladies’ Undermuslins, etc., was never before offered in this
market. We will sell the best brands of Calico for 5c. the yard. Our line of Out
ings, Percales, Flannels, Duck, Calicoes. Table Damask, Towels, Doilies, Laces,
Edgings, Insertions, Belts, Corsets, etc., is unsurpassed.
3D0233.est5.CS-
In chrage of Mr. Oliver Hancock.
Complete in every respect. Sheeting, Shirting, Chi-cks, Ginghams, Cheviots, Hick
ory Stripes, Canton Flannels, 10-4 Sheeting, bleached and unbleached, Bleaching,
etc. 22 yards good yard wide Sea Island for $1.00. Good yard wide BleachiDg for
5c., 60. and 7c. the yard. Better grades from 8c. to 10c. the yard.
^o-Lhlie DvCIllIX2.ex3^ 3Depa,rtx23.ex2.t
In charge of Miss. Sammons..
Now this is one department that we want to call special attention to, for we are not
going to charge the high prices that the milliners charge, but we are going to charge
small profits so yon can buy your dress ynd hat to match, and thus enable you to
make all your bill with us..
KESSLEIR, BEOS.
414 Sc 410 Third Macon, Georgia.
That will add pleasure to a vacation
or brighten the home circle, for sale.
I supply any book published, postpaid, at the list price, and, in many
cases, much cheaper.- A large line of Books, Stationery, Office and
School Supplies to select from. Correspondence solicited.
Mail Orders promptly filled.
T. A. COLEMAN,
Bookseller and Stationer, 308 Second Street, MACON, OA.
GROCERIES, COUNTRY PRODUCE,
Corner Second and Poplar Streets.
MACON, GA.
AGENCY FOR THIS
MBKMUiUfLD FEME
Made of large, strong wires, heavily galvanized.
Amply provides for expansion and contrac
tion. Only Best Bessemer steel wires
used,' always of uniform quality.
Never goes wrong no matter
how great a strain
is put on it. Does
not mutilate, but
does efSelontly turn
cattle, horses*
hogs and pigs.
EVERY ROD OP AMERICAN FENCE GUARANTEED
by the manufacturers,
Call, andlfsee it. Can“show you how it “will save you money and fence
your fields eo^they^willTartay|tenced.