The Home journal. (Perry, Houston County, GA.) 1901-1924, January 16, 1902, Image 1

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.TOnrr H. HOBSEs, p.-, pr . DEVOTED TO HOME INTERESTS', PROGRESS AND CULTURE. @1.00 I Year ia Adva „ M . VOL. XXXI. PERRY, HOUSTON COUNTY, GA., THURSDAY, JANUARY .1902, 16. NO. 3. Five Foremost World Benefactors. 1 Largest Imports of Coffee. i New York World. The most original disposition of a millionair’s fortune made last year was undoubtedly that of the $8,400,000 amassed by Alfred Bernhard Nobel, the Swedish in ventor and manufacturer of dyna mite, the income whereof is to be distributed annually in five prizes to certain pre-eminent servants of mankind. These prizes, amounting to $40,- 424 oaah, were awarded on Dec. 10 last by a committee of the Norwegian Storthing. The awards have wide human interest,because they name six citizens of the Vorld of foremost rank—judged by Alfred Nobel’s standard of highest service to the human race. The prize for the most impor tant discovery or invention in physical science went to William Rontgen, discoverer of famous “rays.” The prize for the great est contribution to chemistry was given to Dr. J. H. Vau’t Hoff, of Berlin, for his valuable investiga tions of molecular phenomena. For the most valuable medical discovery the prize was alloted to Dr. Emil Behring, of Marburg, Germany, the discoverer of anti toxin for diphtheria. The prize for the most distinguished contri bution to literature was awarded to the poet, Armand Sully-Prud- honnne, one of the' Forty Immor tals of france. The fifth prize — for the best work done to bring about the abolition of war and universal peace—was divid e d equally between Dr. Henry Dun ant, the Swiss physician, and Frederic Passy, of France, found er of the Universal Peace Union. Every year these five prizes will be awarded—a unique, perpetual memorial of Alfred Noble’s broad ly human sympathies. It is con ceivable that if his examble should be followed by other mil lionaires, the substantial rewards of labor .for science,literature,art, and above all for tbe world’s peace, may some day be much greater than those that now stim ulate men to seek military and political fame or mere “commer cial results.” New Year’s Dividends. New York World. In January, 1902, there will be disbursed as dividends and inter est in four American cities—New York, Boston, Philadelphia and Chicago—$210,000,000. These will be record-breaking dividend disbursements. And $210,000,000 is nearly one-half the total expenditures of the Uni ted States government. In New York city alone divi dends and interests aggregating $150,000,000 will be paid this month—-nearly $2 per capita for the entire population of the coun try. As the prelude to another year of prosperity this will do very well indeed. St. Louis Republic. ' The coffee importation of the United States will in the calen dar year 1901, be the largest in the history of our import trade. Eleven months’ figures of the Treasury Bureau of Statistics show that the importation of cof fee amounted to 967,909,585. lbs in the eleven months ending with November, against 707,490,152 in the corresponding months of 1900; 817,228,877 in the corresponding months of 1899; 744,910,179 in the corresponding months of 1998; 726,119,996 in 1897, and 567,729,- 817 in 1896.) These figures indicate not only that the coffee importation of 1901 will he larger than those of any preceding, year but they will for the first time exceed one bil lion pounds. The value of the coffee imports of the year will reach about $70,000,000, While the quantity imported will exceed by more tin 200,000,000 pounds that of any preceding year, the cost will be less than the average during the years from 1890 to 1997, when the cost per pound was materially higher than at present. Brazil furnishes, of course, by far the largest proportion of the coffee importations of the United States. Iu the eleven months ending with November the coffee imports from Brazil amounted, adCTding to the Treasury Bureau of Statistics, to 762,158,514 pounds, while the next quanity came f ro\n other South American countries, 91,296,714 pounds; Central America, 64,544,400; and Mexico, 21, 594,482. Thus of this largest single im portation in the entire list of our imports, sugar excepted, nearly all comes from American coun tries south of the United States, and this is equally true of sugar excepting that share which is drawn from the Hawaiian Is lands. ^ | Chance For Healthy Democracy. Washington Post. The record of parties since 1878 and the present conditions of both the great organizations af ford ground for the impression entertained by some of the most sagacious Republicans in Con gresss, that their party, which has won the last four contests for the control of the house, has not a hopeful outlook for a fifth con secutive victory. Existing differ ences among Republicans upon some of the great and pressing questions render it highly proba ble that the end of this session of Cougress will find the Democrats equipped with so large a supply of effective political ammunition that they will control the next House. “The darkest day, live till to-morrow, will have imssed away.” How’s This! ; We offer Ooe Hundred Dollars Reward for afty case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall’s Ca tarrh Cure. F. J. Cheney & Co., Props. Toledo, G. We, the undersigned, have known F. J. Cheney for the last 15 years and believe him perfectly bonora ble in ill business transactions and financially able to carry out any obligations made by their firm. West & Truax, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O. ' Walding, Kinnan & Marvin, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O. Hall’s Catarrh Ouje is taken in lernally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Price 75c. per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Testimoni als free. Hall b Family Pills are the beet. Blown To Atoms. The old idea that the body some times needs a powerful, drastic purgative pill has beeen exploded for Dr. King’s New Life Pills which are perfectly harmless, gen tly stimulate liver and bowels to expel poisonous matter, cleanse tbe system and absolutely cure Constipation and Sick Headachee Only 25c at Holtzolaw’s drugsfeor More than 8,000 women are em ployed in the various government offices in Washington, 2,044 o* whom-have entered the service af ter competive examination. Nine hundred of them are paid salaries ranging from $1,000 to $1,800 year, the others being paid the compensation of ordinary clerks— $600 to $900 a year. >«-«-•» Dr. Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin sweetens the breath. Sold by druggists. Plain, Ordinary, Proud Democrat. Chilliootlie Mo. Constitution. There is but one kind of Demo crat. He is the man who stands squarely on the party platforms, supports and sustains the Demo cratic organization', precinct, city, county, state and national. There is no appropriate qualification to his title. He is neither a silver nor a gold Democrat, neither a Cleveland nor a Bryan Democrat. He wears no handle. He is wil ling to be bound always by the grill of a majority of his party He has confidence in the wisdom of that majority. The. platform may not always suit him in toto, but he supports it with the assur ance that it is i always the best that can be had for the money. Pie aids the Democratic organiza tion and administration of every grade to the best of his ability. He knows what he wants, and takes what he gets and does not kick. He is willing to sacrifice a personal whim for the general good. What fighting he does is directed against the iniquity of the Republican camp, and not against his party and the uphold ers of his party organization. He is, in short, a plain, ordinary Democrat, proud of the name without any frills, flounces or trimmings. Democrats And The Presidency. Datroit Free Press. Democratic boomers should be chopped off short in their efforts to boom men like Schley and Miles for a presidential candidacy in 1904. Dewey suffered at the hands of this same clas3„ of mis taken enthusiasts, and the lesson taught in his case should be heed ed by the principals in this latest movement. Regardless of wheth er Schley has suffered an injustice or Miles has been rebuked with a bitterness deyond his desserts,the the movement by their misguided friends is a most foolish one. The presidency of the United States is not a consolation prize. The po sition is not maintained for the purpose of vindicating a popular favorite or in any" way usurp ing the functions of the judici ary. The interests of the nation cannot be saci’ifieed for the carry ing on of a quarrel, many features of which are so petty as to excite contempt. It would be a base prostitution of the high office and a treacherous menace to the per manency of our institutions. • - ■ ■ Thousands Sent Into Exile. Every year a large number of poor .sufferers whose lungs are sore and racked with coughs are urged to go to another climate. But this is costly and not always sure. Don’t be an exile when Dr. King’s New Discovery for Con sumption will cure you at home It’s the must infallible medicine for Coughs, Colds, and all Throat and Lung diseases on earth. The first dose brings relief. Astound ing cures result from persistent use. Trial bottles free at Holtz olaw’s drugstore. Price 50c> and $1.00. Every bottle guaranteed Between 40,000 and 50,000 wo men pass annually through the prisons of England and Wales Taking the figures of last year it appears that 72 per cent, had been previously convicted, 42 per cent, five times and more, and 15 per cent.—about 7 t 000—20 times or more. Bicycles, Baseball Goods, Fishing Tackle, Guns, Pistols, ere. Hand some Specialties, Pocket and Table Cutlery, Mechanics’ Tools. Repairing of Guns. Bicycles, Etc. 520 MULBERRY ST. - - MACON, GEORGIA CASTORIA For Infants and Children. Tbe Kind You Have Always Bought Wedding' Presents, Holiday Presents, X Fancy Goods, Watches, Clocks, Jewelry in'splendid variety, Spectacles, Eye- Glasses. My line of goods is choice in style and quality, and prices are right. EYES TESTED WITHOUT CHARGE. Repair Work to suit all customers. You may go farther and fare worse. Give me a Trial. ® Jg JL,. PIITCHIEE, FOOT VALLEY, GA. C. HUH. DEALER IN BPOBTXNG GOODS.! THET’BL. PLEASE ANT MAN. Ne matter how exacting he may be, our new Fall Suits will come up to his expectations. Our prices range from $7.50 to $25.00 and we feel assured that we can save you from $2.50 to $5.00 on your suit. ■crisrxozLT cLdOTimra co. • CLOTHING, HATS, SHOES. 40 Thirdl Street. MACON, G ' U'. \.J « i :;7 YOU ARE PLANNING To get a new suit of Clothes. OI course you are counting how many dollars you’ll have to spend. We fully appreciate all the conditions and will meet you accordingly. Come , I and let us talk the matter over. 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