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Mr Miller Mathews, wife and children are spending several days at Indian Springs. Mr Mathews left quite sick, but since his stay at the Springs we hear he has greatly improved. Episcopal Church Notice Regular appointments. 1st Sunday—Morning. 2nd Sunday Night. 4th Sunday—Morning. 5th Sunday—Morning. Services Sunday. Sunday School 9:45 a. m. Evening Prayer and Sermon 8 p. m. PURITY QUALITY, CLEANLINESS. The above is what our goods stand for. We start¬ ed in the bottling business in Fort Valley some 4 years ago. We have never used anything but the very best and highest grade regardless ingredi¬ ents obtainable, manufacture of price, in the of our goods, and we are putting heretofore, out goods which now, comply as strictly with the Pure Food Laws. Our plant is kept in a perfectly sanitary con¬ the dition, and is open to inspection of the public at all times. PURITY BOTTLIN 1 CO. Woman’s Home Mission Society. Perhaps a good many of our people are comparatively unac¬ quainted with much of the work being successfully done carried on by the above named organi nation. It’s departments are too varied and the importanceof each is too vital, to attempt to present all at one time, Considered separately, each seems alike im portance; and indeed each ad¬ ditional department has been calied into existence to meet an urgent need- But the women Composing the membership of the South Georgia Anxilaries of W. H- M. S., feel an especial interest in the welfare of the ii Vashti Home and School for Friendless Girls” situated at Thomasville, Ga. For the year, sixty eight girls between the ages of twelve and eighteen, have been rescued t'tom surron dingsand influences of a danger¬ ous nature, and have been given a real home and opportunities for the improvement of both soul and mind, in this Home, Our girls here, compare with Jhose in any school for girls, and they represent a clear gain to the intelligent Christian womanhood of the future. For many, perhaps all of the girls be friended by this Vashti Home might» otherwise have become physical and spiritual wrecks exerting harmful, and rather . than helpful influences. The good people of Thom as vi lie heartily commend the work being done by this school, and do withhold financial support, Be* sides meeting the other obli¬ gations of our work, the Fort Valley auxiliary contributes yearly to this Home and School. Our Home Mission < i Our Homes’’.came to us in July changed in form and dress, but the same in worth The new form is a little more convenient, and the dress more stylish, but the contents have always been the best. Reporter. MrsSA Fincher is visiting at the home of her son Mr J L Fincher. Miss Nellie Whiting and ter E M Whiting left Friday after a pleasant visit to their sister, Mrs Frank L Fincher. Excursion Rates. * TO CHATTANOOGA TENN., and return from all points, ac¬ count Convention of Commercial Secretaries of the Souther States Aug. 11-13,1908. To Augusta, Ga., and return from Savannah, Macon, an ^ intermediate points, account Qeorgia-Carnlina Fair to be held November 2-7 1908, To Boston, Mass., and return from all points, account Supreme Lodge Knights of Pythias, to be held Aug. 4-15, 1908. Mr C S McCarty and family of Lee Pope, Miss Freddie Stokes and Mr John Pearson, of Zenith, and Mr and Mrs J M McCarty, Aaron Ramage, Bonnie and Kit tie McCarty of Fort Valley who have been spending sometime at Atlantic Beach and Pablo Beach have returned {iome. ♦ MetFiodist Church j The Pastor vvili occupy the pul¬ pit through next Ssmday. The choir will meet Friday at 8 p. m. T. G. Lang. Messrs Paul Atkinson and Ralph Hurst of Madison are the guests of Miss Maude H Slappey ’ The services at the Methodist church Sunday morning were of particular interest, because the children of the Sunday School took part in the program. Pretty tableau, bright recitations, and beautiful songs were delightfully rendered and completed a service long to be remembered. The Epworth League of the Methodist church took charge of the Sunday night services of the past week. The church was tastefully decorated in the Leagues colors of white, purple and gold, and a very interesting program was carried out. Four papers, explaining the work of the League were read by Mr L R Prator, Miss Lida Hiley, JMrs Fred Shepard and Miss Lillie Brown. These w’ere interspersed by bright, appropriate songs, and every one pronounced the [ service one of peculiar interest. — —— - If your automobile needs re I pairing take it to the i Eberhardt Machine Works Mrs Andrew Wright visited Macon this week. Mr and Mrs R A Hiley and Miss Bennie Watkins visited \ I.Macon Saturday. J Mrs 8 T Slappey and Mrs Roe ! Green entertained in honor of | Alias Beaufort Mathews the I guest of Mrs S T Slappey at a water melon cutting- All of their friends were invited. l'd rs Henry Harris, Mrs S T Slappey, and Miss Maude H Slappey leave for “Litha Wednesday for two weeks Misses Mamie and Maud Mil¬ lei* entertained in honor of their guests Misses Tettle and Brooks oi C anton at a Gypsy Party”. The spacious lawn was beautiful with the “Jap” Lan terns and boti tires. Music by the hand added much to the eve Delicious ices were served at a late hour. The young men of the city gave a delightful water melon cutting at tbe lovely home of 'Mr j T V Fagan on Main Street Tues day evening, The evening was thoroughly enjoyed by tlrose who attended. Notice to Automobile Owners. We make a specialty of thor¬ oughly repairing automobiles of all makes. j Eberhardt Machine Works. i Shop opposite C. of G. depot, Fort Valloy, Ga. 873 Mrs.Ren Sanford of Everetts is spending some time with her grand-daughter, Mrs M E Bender son near Americus. Mr and Mrs J H Thompson and daughter from Texas are the guests of Mrs I N Royal. Mr and Mrs R L Hyer Oi Orlanda are visiting Dr H A Brown at Mrs N Royals. ; Mrs Ida Wade of Marshallville ! j was the guest of Judge A C Riley I and family this week. News From R. F. 1). 5. ; Miss Essie Bryant returned j home Sunday from Reynolds w here she had a delightful visit, Mr and Mss J E Patterson were the guests of Mr and Mrs R M Bryant Sunday. Mr W W Stem bridge visited the Central City last week and treated himself to a horse while there. Mr and Mrs P E Walker visited relatives near Vanoy Saturday. » A drive through Lee Pope a few eve’s ago, showed to the writers pleasure, much work going on there, the orchards are being put in nice shape. ! Miss Cery Lewis returned home Monday. Mr and Mrs R M Bryant and daughter, Miss Essie visited Mr and Mrs J E Patterson Monday Miss Dssie Bryant was in the city Tuesday. Sunshine. Ploirer Seefl. Some seeds take longer than others to germinate. For Instance, hollyhocks, marigolds, gillyflowers, rose of heav¬ en, zinnias, come up in from three to five days if all circumstances are fa¬ vorable—that is, if it is warm, moist and sunny enough. Asters, single dah¬ lias, sunflowers, cornflowers, mignon¬ ette, morning glory, coreopsis, picotee pinks, wallflowers, sweet williams and by far tbe greater number of annuals appear in from five to seven da*rs, bal¬ sams, pansies, begonias, poppies, ver¬ benas, drummond’s phlox and many others In from eight to ten days, col¬ umbines, phlox, artemesia. feverfew, etc., in from ten to twelve days, for getmenot, petunia, nicotiana in from twelve to fifteen days, others in from sixteen to twenty days. Clematis, pe renniaFphlox and larkspurs take from twenty --Celia Tbaxter’s to thirty-five “An days Island to germinate, Garden.” j i Citrle Acid. Enormous quantities of citric acid ! are used in calico printing, in phar¬ macy and in the preparation of arti¬ ficial lemonade. About 1% ounces (370 grains) of pure citric acid dissolved in a pint of water, give.-ft solution which has the average acidity of good lemon juice. When diluted with several times its bulk of water, sweetened with sugar and scented with a single drop of essence of iemon, an artificial lemo¬ nade is cheaply produced, which is much used as a cooling drink in fever hospitals. Ture citric acid possesses, like some other acids, the power of de¬ stroying the bad effects of polluted water used for drinking, but it is per¬ haps best to boil the water before adding a little citric acid to It.—Cham¬ bers’ Journal. The Shillalab. The shillalah, accounted Ireland’s na- | Uonal weapon of defense, was original ly a common blackthorn stick, but la modem times It has been replaced by the more wiry ash sapling. The real shillalah 1» a young shoot of the sloe shrub or blackthorn pulled by the root from the crevice of some rock. After being trimmed It is placed in the smoke of turf neat, which softens the hard fiber; and when it has reached a con¬ dition as pliant as rubber it is straight¬ I i ened. • Words Passed. Judge—You say that words passed between the accused and his wife. Did | you hoar what they were? Witness— ] j No: I didn't hear them, but I saw them, Judge —Saw them? Witness —Yes. j They were in the dictionary that he threw at her. Experiment. “I have been married twice, once for love and once for money. "Are you satisfied?” u Not quite. I should like to try ma?> tying for a little of both, if I may.”— Puck. la tbe Rntaarant “Be teems to be an experienced waiter.” “Oh. yea. Hots the calm Indifference with which Tho Owner and the Visitor; His house, the first he had ever owned, being nearly finished, the Plat bush man went forth one fine after¬ noon to Inspect it. As he entered the front door he observed a well dressed man standing within, apparently ad¬ miring the beauties of construction and decoration. Iu an instant the pride of the^owner where swelled he would within make him. the visitor Here was verdant with envy and, incidentally. Intercept a few bouquets for himself. Stepping up to the stranger, he re marked: “It's a beautiful house. Isn't it? It's worth every cent of the investment and a great deal more.” “You are right,” replied tho stranger. “You are, I suppose”— “Yes. I'm the owner,” Interrupted the other, “and just .let me tell you that there are not many men round here who own as fine a house as this.” “I quite believe you.” serenely an¬ swered the visitor. “I’m the man. you see, who holds the first mortgage on It.”—Brooklyn Eagle. The First Woman Whip. Who was the first “femme cochere?” To the Princess de Metternich, a lady of qualify in the fullest meaning of the word, r:l:o nourished under the second empire, this honor must be accorded, says the London Chronicle. For in the days when the woman whip was a very rare spectacle Indeed this daunt¬ less dame was frequently to be seen driving her phaeton through Taris. One day two facetious youths took it into their heads to signal to her. “Pst, cochere!” The princess entered into the spirit of the joke. She drew up. “By the hour,” said the two, seating them selves. “Where?” “Bois de Boulogne. t* She whipped up without another word and drove off to the Bois. After a si¬ lent tour of something over an hour the merry twain began to tire and asked to be put down. “Very good, citizens, *» said the “cochere,” depositing them and holding out her hand. “My fare is 300 francs per nour for my poor.” In the event the laugh proved to be on her side. Rickshaws and Dandies. In the mountain districts of India the principal vehicles of passenger conveyance are the rickshaw and the dandy, with which Rudyard Kipling has made us familiar. The rickshaw is pushed and prilled through the streets and on the roads leading out Into the country by four coolies, and the dandy is carried on the shoul¬ ders of four and sometimes si* coolies. Saddle ponies are also used to some ex¬ tent, but most of the inhabitants and quite all vis itors use the rickshaw and dandy. The latter is constructed on the plan of a sleigh box* but longer. A pole is attached fore and aft, which is long enough to give a springy motion when the coolies are walking and trot¬ ting. A crosspiece rests on the shoul¬ ders of the coolies and is shifted now and then from one shoulder to the oth¬ er for rest. By the command of the cooly in charge this shift is made si¬ multaneously. Castle Garden. Castle Garden was built by tbe Unit¬ ed States in ISO" from the plans of Lieutenant Colonel Jonathan Williams, C. E., and was called Fort Clinton. In 1822 it was ceded to New York city. In 1824 it became a place of amusement and about 1820 got tlie name of Castle Garden. In 1845 there were Ethiopian minstrels there, in 1847-40 theatrical companies played there, and in 1850 Jenny Lind sang there. J» 1855 it was closed as a place of amusement, and the commissioners of immigration took it as an immigrant depot. In 1870 it suffered from fire, and on July 0, 1876, it was burned to the ground. It was rebuilt at once. In 1892 tlie depot was moved to Ellis island, and Castle Gar¬ den reverted to the city, which in 1806 opened an aquarium there. A Wet! Meant Suggestion. At an “at home” given by a York¬ shire gentleman’s wife an outside man¬ servant had to do duty for a butler. The man was astonished at the thin slices of bread and butter with which he served his mistress’ guests. As he was serving an ancient dowager for the fourth time he said to her in a voice that was meant for a whisper, but which was audible to tbe whole room, “If yer slaps three or four slices together, mum, maybe yer can get a bite.”—London Telegraph. A Lecson In Ornithology. A gentleman who rather overvalued Himself. looking at a case of birds, said ornithologist who was with him. What is that bird?” ■That.” said the other, “is a magpie.” "It's not my idea of a magpie,” was the rejoinder. ■•i» eriaps not, replied his friend, God’s idea of a magpie.”— TJ •n Friend—I suppose you’re always glad to get a patient who's never had any bad habits. Doctor—Indeed Pm not. Friend—How’s that? Doctor—Why, man, I can’t order him to stop any¬ thing.— Louisville Courier-JournaL Some naturalists say that the whale was once a land animal Chat took to tor safety. Hooking the Wary Trout”" Trout when hungry usually lace til current. This fact should be hered when approaching “speeklajy bridge eddy where the or mKn >eauties l 0Te to hide.” If possible. s nots should . be approached . . upstream. „ It may trk a little more time to go around cm come back up, but “make haste slow, ly” is said to be the lirst axiom of trout fishing. As tho stream becomes warmer, the trout >•••?*? the <-•■,! iools and shaded placer. '1 licv y are to be found where a cold spring bubbles up into the stream or whore a m •iiuun creek enters. Often a m aber fre uv.ent the same haunt. Each additional fisjj means two more eyes to watch for the fisherman. One trout is all that is cqc essary to give a danger signal by darting away, The rest immediately follow suit, To catch more th; in one, or even thi in such a place tak e* skill in the use of the line. But who . has said that trout fishing is not an art?—Circle Magazine. Our Pygmy Ancestors, The armor of the knights of the mid¬ dle ages is too small for their modern descendants. Hamilton Smith records that two Englishmen of average di mansions found no suit large enough to fit either of them in the great col¬ lection of Sir Samuel Meyrick. Tbe head of the oriental saber will not ad¬ mit the English hand nor the bracelet of the Kaffir warrior tlie English arm. The swords found iu Roman tumuli have handles inconveniently small, and the great mediaeval two handed sword is notv supposed to have been used only for one or two blows at the first onset and then exchanged for a small¬ er one. The statements made by Ho¬ mer, Aristotle and Vitruvius represent six feet as a high standard for full grown men, and tho irrefutable evi¬ dence of the ancient doorways, bed¬ steads and tombs proves the average size of the race cdRainly not to Lave diminished in modern days.—London Hospital. Great Musician’s Eccentricities. Dolls were the idols, after his be¬ loved instruments, of Domenico Dra gonetti, the king of the double bass. He had a huge collection of these pup¬ pets dressed in various national cos¬ tumes, and wherever Dragonetti went the dolls were sure to go. That was only one of this eccentric genius’ pecul¬ iarities. Ke would never play unless his dog were in the orchestra, and no¬ body would have- got a note out of him unless he had been permitted to sit In the orchestra next to the stage door. This was a precaution to enable him to save his wdnderful instrument in case of fire. The instrument itself he brought from the monastery of St Fietro when on a visit to Yincenza, and when he died he bequeathed it to St Mark’s, Venice, to be used at solemn services.—London Standard. STEPS TO HEAVEN. TJ»i* Legend of How Monnt Oml'l Stairway Was Cat. Mount Omi, on the border between western China and Tibet, has the long¬ est staircase in tbe world. On top of the mountain there stands a Buddhist temple, around which gather some of the holiest traditions of that religion and which is made a Mecca to the Chi nese. To facilitate the ascent of its slipper? sides some £0,600 steps have been cut in the mountain, forming a single flight, up which the pilgrim toils. Because of its inaoce ssibility few Eu ropeans ! e ever .s : ted tne spot, but a number of travelers have ended the stairway and are positive that it is no legendary myth. There is a 1 end that in earlier times tlie pilgrim was forced to ascend the mountain without artificial aids until the monks conceived the plan of requir ing every pil; ta o would gala es pecial benefit of his ourney to cut single step. Perseverance. Perseverance is more prevailing violence, and many things which can not be overcome when they are togeth er yield themselves up v. -hen taken «’• tie by little.—Plutarch. Yes, Indeed. in a A woman makes a great change a man's life.” ds&l ^ “Yes, and she takes a great g change out of it too.”—Houston pest Prevaricator. The word prevaricator is f rom UIC Latin and originally meant a straddle* with distorted misshapen !f8 s la; 1 or exp*'» the Roman courts of Ltw the sufl sion was applied to one svho in a wit! was discovered to be in col! on bis opooqent to compass son.-. nece-J esty. As sehood was the part of such performance, tlie v a rig** . by and by came to have the cance at present attaefled to it. Goblets. stand Goblets with stem and those we use today were emp-o. ^ Troy 900 B. C. Among the vai . objects found by Dr. Sch Hermann golden goblet Vessels of this o** a employed In the were commonly tea of tbe temples;