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well. yes. ma,am. but not as safe.

well. yes ma'am, but not as safe"
well colonel, did you take In the
Latin quarter? But. of course you did,
colonel7"
Never heard OF such a place matam.
Were Won ever in Parish"
Yes, colonel spent tho greater part
OF last summer there"
'@rhen. ma'am, they must have started
building since | was there"
And tho beautiful. smooth bouleyards,
colonel9"
Strange. ma'am. spent three months
In Paris and never got glimpse OF any
thing but dust and rought stones"
Colonel l am sure that you We're I'M
pressed by the magnificent architecture"
Never noticed anything but bricks and
shingles. ma'sm.'
''The parks. colonel! Parks that tempt
nature 10 overtaX herself. Lakes that
nymphs alone should navigate with their
lily crafts"
Don't believe there was a brick kiln
there two years ago. How long ago did
you say 1t had been since you were there,
ma ann"
mime short months. But, colonel, ,t
seems like nine years. When say Paris,
the world thrills me. Again do | gaze
from the rue and see the red-cheeked
shop boy staring at the fantastic postens
with open -mouthed interest"
Never heard 81 rue when was
there. ma'am. They must have added
new street. Never seen any posters, ex-
ccpt a weather-beaten circus poster that
had been clinging on for some months.
And the military men OF Paris, colo
mel. Noble uniformed officers on every
corner"
only military man ! saw. ma'am, wss
deserter from the Spanish war"
'And the most delightful climate, colo
mel"
( "Delightful. ma'am7 Why, when was
there IT was 80 hot they had to lock the
bathroom door to keep the bathtub from
/ evaporatinI."
But you ere going to the Parts far
colonel?'
Never heard of It, maaml Though
they always held pie and pumpkin fairs
In tho fall. But am going 10 Paris on
business in few days
On business. colonel?'
Yes, ma'am: lust as soon as | can get
my guns from the gunsmith start. He's
had them near week now"
! But, cNonel you don't need any
weanons I'm Paris France is peaceful
/ republic"
/ I'm speaking OF Paris. Ky. ma'am .
/ Then the hostess turned on her heel and
the colonel said; "1'll swow!"
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SO many have for SO long been ava, .
that an acre of Bermuda grass will AFFORD
ample grazing for their family COW, SO few
of them seem TO have in their minds
coupled the fact with red cattle and black
pigs upon more acres. But they are get
ting the idea good and strong, for which,
In and OUT or the two journals with which
/ am connected. hope i am entitled 10 q
small share of the credit AT any rate In
the territory tributary to the nierna-
tional and Great Northern railroad IN
East aud South Texas, with which section
am most familiar. great many small
pastures aggregating thousands OF acres,
We're sowed to Bermuda the past year.
with every indication that an ever in-
creasing ratio will mark the growth OF the
area TO be devoted 10 this superb pasture
grass.
As evidence OF the extent to which the
idea of live stock Improvement has taken
hold OF the people Of Eastern and South
ern Texas, need only call attention to q
fact becoming well known. namely, that
in no portion of our State are being sold
more blooded sires than In some sections
of East and South Texas, and while IN
many cases the breeding stock brought IN
and sold Is not In character up TO the de-
sired standard. the general effect will be
good ana VIII get better as our people
come to learn more OF the science OF
breeding; at least that there may be great
difference in the value OF two animals
which look nearly alike.
In short, with such feed resources, such
water supply and such pasture. in such a
climate. where is the country that should
excel East Texes in the cheap production
OF early maturing beef pork and mutton
to say nothing OF fine horse and mule
stockf
In conclusion, were the time at my dis
posal. or the patience at yours. mlgni
20 more into details in the elaboration oil
these ideas so briefly touched upon; FOL
instance, by showing the relation of the
small bunch OF cattle or the small ilocF
OF sheep, matured and fattened at home
TO sle keeping UP OF the fertility OF the
farm; In other words. making the lane
feed the stock and the stock feed int
land.
parting suggestion and l am done
When our great pine and hardwood for
asts have been converted into CASH wheI
the soil skinners are changed into SOL
building diversifiersi when our lands clos'
to our railroad towns are devoted TO early
maturing. high priced truck and frui
crops. and further away TO farms nn'
stock farms, handled by men who under
stand their business, and where may b.
seen grazing upon Bermuda Garpetet
stones. as fine beef cattle, "streak o lear
and streak o. fat" pigs, and mddle-woo
sheep as any country can produce, mere
Will be no portion OF the earth able Il
sustain in peace and plenty more happl
people than that much misunderstood an'
,grenty under rated region known a.
I pastDrn STpxng
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Her Electric spark.

Philadelphia Inquirer.
"Milliei"
The young lineman twirled his hat In
his hands in an agltated manner and
spoke to get away from him.
Mile. the fact IS I--G--there's some
thing I've been wanting to tell you for
long time, but can't seem 10 fetch It,
When you look at me like that, you know,
1t breaks me all up. I've been coming
here so long that oughtn't to be afraid
but-but you know how It is--or maybe
you don't either. I thought you're
little the liVest wire l ever-I didn't
think II would be so hard when l."
Here he came to a dead stop,
"Milie!" he exclaimed in desperation
I'm snort clrcuitedl I've burned out a
fuseW
Jerry, are YOU trying to ask me 60
marry you?'
"Y-yesl"
"Why, of course will. you foolish
boy"
And loves current flowed unobstructod-
ly again lighting up with its pure ra-
dance the rose empowered pathway that,
etc. etc.
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HE KNEW PARIS LIKE a BOOK.
The Kentucky Colonel wasn't TO bs
BuIIdozcd About II, Either

BuIIdozed About II, Either.
philadelphia Inquirer.
AS ayoirdupois prevented the colonel
from dancing. he contented himself by
sitting under palm and watching the
young company. Presently the hostess
came over for little chat between
dances
Colonel. have you ever been TO ParisY'
she inquired in her delightful, suaye
voice.
"oh. yes. ma'am." responded the gal
liant colonel. IL spent several months
there year before last"
Indeed! Was 1t pleasure that detained
you SO long. colonel?"
well, no. ms'am; 1t was important
business"
"Business!"
Eyes. ma'am. was in Paris trying TO
ind market for twenty casks OF bour-
bon | had stored M in the mountains.
But, colonel could you not find a
nearer market than PARISH"
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HOUSTON DATIN POST: SUNDAY MORNING. AUGUST - 1900
HELP WANTED.

SITUATIONS secured and help fusniEhed
Southern Employment Bureau Mason
block Houston *
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A wonderrul production.

Gainesville Register.
Bryan's address at Indianapolis last
Wednesday is wonderful production and
should be carefully read by every American
voter.
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BOARD AND ROOM WANTED.

Large south room. on second
floor and board with private family mo
children permission to pen two small dogs
in yard; nee location: not too far out.
Cottonman. this Office, u
BY COUPLE with 20-months- child. large
unfinished room with board; state terms.
Address 1916, this office IA
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RHEUMATISM.

DRY HOT AIR. The marvellous new cure
for Rheumatism, Sciatica, Arthritis. Syuovltls
and Kidney Diseases. Immediate relief and
permanent cure.
HOUSTON HEIGHTS INFIRMARY.
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WAN Ed Position In cotton or railroad Oh
nee or bank by reliable boy, best OF refer
enc.s if required. Address l52S, this of
hce. /,
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BOY 10 years OF age Cgell educated for years.
would like place as Office boy or work in
some capacity where be could make him
self useful and gain experience; good refer
ences. Address 1877, this office ia
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PRINT Err situation wanted can set news
and ads and feed press good; have expert
ence in printing for len years; my refer
ences will be shown If desired. Tiden
Smith Waco Texas l3
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WANTED-Position as salesman in store or
travelling man by Young man. speak Ger
man. Bohem an and English and is good
dress J o. MIiulenka. Waller, Texas. IA
COLORED man cook IN boarding house camp
or cutf or Try cook IN hotel, IN our out ol
city Address Joe McMlllen, 9l2 Valentine
street IA
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WANTED--Contract to Log sawmill by com
petent logger, owning II log carts and los
wagons and good oxen plenty Lock Boz
No. 90. Corrigan Texas
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POSITION WANTED by young Waite German
to do work around house and attend to
horses and garden or do any kind of work,
Address 1852, this office. y
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SITUATION wanted by young man. % years
OF age. as bill-poster, distributor sign
tacker; have had five years experience:
Address The Advertiser" Taylor TsXaa y
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ENERGETIC young man wants position as
bookkeeper, entry clerk or work in office;
strictly sober aud reliable; best Of refer
cnces as 10 character or ability. Address
1885, this office Il
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WANTED-By a boy, IS years old; indus
lrious and sober. a position as a clerk or
in an office: can furnish best of refer
ences as 10 industry and honesty; can use
typewriter Address 1868. this office, u
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.o1ored woman TO cook
srneriented' APf'' II
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-----.nIcate with a competent
1 Al telegfaphy' II
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SITUATION wanted by colored man to work
at private boarding house Will wait on table
or do any other work that may be needed,
Call or address Nc. D. Jones' 7O7 jefferson
avenue. u
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NATURALIZATION by colored man and wllc,
man has been jantor of white school here,
both are willing to do anything 1913 san
Jacinto street. IL
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WANTED Young men to learn telegraphy
for railroad positions situations secured o,
money refunded. Dallas Telegraph Col.
lese, Dallas. Texas $40
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srr.p WANTED. p.

~ y -....-,Ist lady for light house
"a spIriiu, .Irite -. Address 1876, THIS Is
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WANTED--A cabinetmaker who has had ex
perence in furniture store Apply II. Wad
dell. I
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asiscluripgm man with 500 10 start
H'sEizstiag business; good orofits
Address i59S H. o" ~
Se.fleS r.
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YOUNG LADY wishes a good home; willing
TO assist in housework. Address 1874, ms
office IS
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STENOGRAPHER-A young lady steno-
grapher, just from college, desires post
ton. salary no object; wants experience
and practice. Address 1860. this Office "a
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RELIABLE and strictly sober middle-aSed
man wants situation to work in yard, Is
a good mixer. Address X. this office. l.
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SITUATION WANTED EEMALE.
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NANTBD-By lady, work In family, hotel
or confectionery store Ia Texas or Louis
lana, moderate salary. Address 1888. this
office IL
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WANTED-Positlon by young girl TO assist
in cooking or general housework; can give
good references. Call or address 500 Robin
street -
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WANTED--Position to DO dressmaking, cut
ting and fitting and plain sewing. Address
| 1918 this office.
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wANTED--A place as cook. Apply 2ol2
jackson street Rutherford.
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II y Cooking MA woman, German or
Y. iAmily sno general houseworE
=. Teas. AIRS 7. II. Neyiand
.x--Ee - n
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WANTED-By a respectable widow lady. a
situation as housekesper Address MIS-.
Ann Gerald. Houston Heights. u
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,'ssr Con- T n,.e competent. expert
60 Ae Merchants 'e 81 Ger Sa,
The Macon sentinel., 1900-01-27
THE PLAIN PEOPLE,"
Bryan's Absurd EfTn-,' a Cra
tine ,eric~

Bryan's Absurd Efn-' "A CIa.. IA.
tlnct -Ierica.
The talk abont the plain people ths.
has just emanated from the Bryan ma
tlonai campaign committee, and Is of.
ten heard from Bryan himself and hi.
supporters, is ridiculous or mischievous
OF Doth. 1t is an attempt to create a
class that does not exist in this country
and to divide American citizens by lines
which are fraudulent in the case of
those who make the distinction ana
imaginary in those who accept it. There
Is no plain people" class in this conn.
try. 1t would be interesting to learn
no" those who are glibly using the
term define its meaning. The truth is
that' II there are plain people, they Der.
vade ali classes, or all classes that have
the spirit of Americanism in tben,
1here are people of various degree,
o. inlelllgence and of wealth. and
OF different occupations with a view
70 garnlng a living and doing their
WORK IN the world, but there is no class
which has monopoly of "plainness -
illlterate people are not palmer than
people. Men who wear ready
made clothing have no claim to be caIlaa
plain above those who order clotbiro
made Tor them by tailors. A small In.
come does Lot imply ruan plain ahov.
who has larger one. .-Boatoa
Herald
The Macon sentinel., 1900-01-27
Dear Sir:

Dear Sir:
take this method Of making known to the
Republicans of Georgia, that am candidate
for the honor of being one of the delegates
from the Etate-at-LarRe to the Republican
National Convention, to be electsd at tn,
Republican State Copv 'ntion, to be held in
this city, Murch 7th, 1900.
cannst say that am possessed Of any
SURPRISING degree of merit over and above
the other distinguished Republicans of the
state who may aspire to tho high henor, yet
feel that if l am honored in this enyiable
wa py the manhood and brains of Republican
ism in our Empire State, my sphere Of use
fulness to my party and people will be enlarg-
ed as nothing else could do.
am making my race upon my own merit
and in my own behalf, with the best of wishes
for all candidates in the fl Id, or who may
appear. My attitude towards all aspirants is
as expressed by our own beloved and sainted
Abraham Lincoln:
"Witn malice toward none, with charity for
ALL"
shall be more than pleased to receive the
support of the delegates of your county.
Wishing you happy New Year, beg to
ever %, Obdeiently yours,
HENRY L, JOHNSON
The Macon sentinel., 1900-01-27
A Door Hinge Scream.

some door hinges arr things OF
beauty and others are embodiments ~
ugliness, but it is not solely for the
purpose OF hiding the latter that tbsss
screens were originated. They are sup
posed to be acoornpaniments to the door
chain, which is 30 often useful In snm.
mer, when people wish to leave a door
.llghtly ajar fort purpose of getting
.,esn ., ar. "henla door is slightly open,
.nefe Is o1ten space at the hinges wide
enough TO revealf the room within, and
!. ~ 10 cover this space that the door
nlnge screen Is used. The Puritan in
'nls connection gives some helpful hints
ABOUT making these screens: A yery
phetty one was made of dresden ribbon
ABOUT eight inches wide. The top was
Anlshed With q huge bow. which. haino
The Macon sentinel., 1900-01-27
Rspubliesns Friends OF Silver.

We have much more silver in use than
any country in the world except India
or China $500. 900, 900 more than
Great Britain, $3.50, 900, 900 more thar
France. $4C0, 900. 900 more than Ger
many, .$S25. 900, 900 less than India
and e1S6, 600, 900 less than China. 1t 10
not proposed by the Republican party
TO take from the circulating medium Of
Che COUNTRY any of the silver we now
have. On the contrary. it is proposed 10
keep all OF the silver money now in cir.
eulation on parity with gold by main.
eaining the pledge Of the government
that all Of it shall be equal to gold
William Mckinley In His Letter Of 40
oeptance.
The Macon sentinel., 1900-01-27
British and American Ideas.

British free tFade is the voice of in.
serest and selishness, not principle
American protection is the voice of in.
telligent labor and American develop
ment Its benefits must be manifest to
the most casual student of industrial
history. No man will be found who
would declare that our present advanced
position of manufactures could OF would
have been reached without the aid af
forded by & wise system Of protection
William Mckinley.
The Macon sentinel., 1900-01-27

DR.. O. Nc Carlhy will be en-
dorsed by the County Convention
to-day for delegate to the \ al
ional Convention. there is q figh.
between Nc Carthy and Diehroom
but The fighthas be IN ccnbeeded
TO Nc Carthy,
The Macon sentinel., 1900-01-27

The County Convention of Mon
roe County WILDE held at Forsy b
Saturday Feb. Bird. for the purpose
of electlng delegates to the Dist
and State vention, at this Co.
Convention Hon. l W. Wood
the moses OF the Republicans Of
that County will be endorsed for
q delegate co the National con-
vontion, MIR. v ood is a true Re-
publican ard we predict his
election at the district convention
The Macon sentinel., 1900-01-27
Bry.n's Happy state Of Mind.

The theory that free coinage will
make and keep the silver dollar equal
IN value to the gold dollar rests upon
absolutely nothing but Mr.. Bryan .
necessarily expressed personal belief
Fixed belief is happy state of the
mind. One Of the strongest cases of be-
lief ! ever met with was a man who in.
ncxibly believed that he was the pore
OF Rome and could, If he would, fetch
down the moon. He was under treat.
ment by . specialist for Rsntal pscuI
aAritieA --CAA nchRA
The Macon sentinel., 1900-01-27
RISE ABOVE PARTY.

Views al Some D1stinguishsd DemosrAsa
ON the Situation.
The real issue in this campaign II the
Issue Of patriotism. 2. Flow
q.
The American nation will never con-
sent to substitute for the republic Of
Washington, Of jefferson and Of jack
SON the republic OF an Altgeld, a TILL
man or a Bryan. -Bourke Cochran.
There is absolutely nothing to justify
honest men in yielding an inch Of their
Rround.-William @ Whitney.
OF course am for Mckinley and Ho-
bart and no one else during these crit
ical times. e. j. Phelps.
will not vote for platform Of re-
pudiation, dishonor and ruin-Judge
". r. Hammond Of Georgia
have not Endorsed Bryan and Sew
all, nor do ! contemplate doing So
Senator Gray Of Delaware.
The free coinage Of silver embodies
not one single redress Of one single
grievance. Henry Watterson.
II ! could have my way in the strug.
gle with those who are assailing the
honor and credit of the country, I would
defeat them by the election Of McKiR
ley.-Thomas NJ. Waller Of Connecticut
Though unable and unwilling to sup
port the platform and ticket made at
Chicago, ] am and will be to the end q
Democrat William M. Singerly.
n--1x-A-sx-4A---
esty against repudiation. Mo
Anerney.
The interests Of this state and Of the
country call upon every good Democrat
TO vote for Mckinley William Mar
vim.
shall unhesitatingly vote for VIII.
liam Mckinley, and I advise other
Democrats to do the sama-John z
Cowan.
It is the duty of every good Democrat
70 oppose the Chicago platform and
dcket will do all in my power te de-
Aat Bryan. Daniel Magona
The declarations Of that (OhioagO)
rlatform are open. palpable and fla-
grant departures from all that Demoo-
racy has stood for.-Senator Caffery Of
Louisiana
! should vote for Mckinley in prefer
snce to free coinage silver Democrat
Cyrus a Mccormick of ulinoiA
s1ter she has shaken hands with be,
hostess and others with whom she IN
acquainted, she should bow to others
whom she does not know, whether they
nave spoken together or not. On meet
ing again this does not constitute an
and they do not bow.
When caller rises to take leave. ahs
nrst shakes hands with her hostess, then
WIN others present whom she knows,
tnese rise to say goodby-the ladies al
once resume their seats and the gentle
men remain standing till she has left
me room. The ladies to whom she
merely bows do not rise from their
leats, though all the gentlemen present
10 So whether they are known to her
u not The host should accompany her
% the door. or, In bis absence. anv
rlend OF the family on sufficiently In
innate terms to take his place. In any
'ase ne opens the drawing room door
OF ner. II several gentlemen are pres.
mt this Office is performed by the one
learest the door. A formal call should
lot extend over ten minutes or a omar.
er OF an hour. When a guest rises to
axe leave, the hostess rings for a sery-
mt 20 show her out. When she Is the
My guest present or of higher consid-
ration than those staying behind. the
ostess should go TO the door of thu
rawing room with her.
The Macon sentinel., 1900-01-27

G, L, Johnson the Oldest stand on Water st
is the place to trade at he had the misfotun
of getting his hand vely badly hurt at tho
Bibb Maunf, Co. last summer and can not use
it to work and have open neat little grocery
and confectnarie all kind of fruits vegetable
candies and ask that you give him part Of
Your trade he will treat you right,
The Macon sentinel., 1900-01-27

For The LargesI Glass, For the
CoI2est BEER, Finest VIII. kie
Wines tobacco and cigars, in
Town 60 to John FreeI's, 355 4th
st, near Cherry,
Macon Ga, free soup daily from
IL to l o'clock,
The Macon sentinel., 1900-01-27

w. T. Womack ag't, for Brook Hill W =,
also fine imported wines. groceries and dry
goods one price to all.
Mrs. A. G. Clark the E, macon Tailor, an d
Dress maker 319 clinton st, dose first class
work cheaper than you can get don any where
just call and bs convinced, she also has one
of the neatest line of Fruits, Nuts, Candies
and all kind Of confectnories don't for get the
place 319 clinton si
The Macon sentinel., 1900-01-27

Yankee Doodle Down 20 Dato.
Whtn peace and plenty filed our land
We kept our pockets mended,
But since we followed free trades band
They're empty and neglected
REFRAIN.
Loom and anvil. forge and plow
Idle are and rusty.
This Is how it happens now
Dinner pals are empty.
Our rent was paid. our clothes were rood
We worked from morn till eveningi
We're now In debt and lacking food
Sufhoient for our children.
To sum it up. we prospered whom
The elephant was monarch.
But since the donkey has been In
DSTrsas6on has been chronic.
the week, su that they would have a
legal right 10 enforce upon the poo,
workman their weekly charps
work or no work. for wheel rent. That
BIZ, is one of the conditions under which
ne work. -
leave American common sense labor
srs to ask one another if they want to
zee lnaugurated in the United States
'uch a system as the British free trade
policy demands. YANKEE.