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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-29

to you that little story ! began the
other uieht?-or are you too tired to
hear it tonight"
Certainly Helen, II. take pleasure
in listening TO you There is, really.
nothing that enjoy more, II was
so busy with-er-my own thoughts
that | quite forgot myself" And
John proceeded to diyest himself Of
his shoes and don his slippers in the
greatest haste.
"Of what were you thinking.
John?" she asked, coming over and
placing her hand fondly upon his
shoulder
Johns face crlmson.d, and he tied
two hard knots in his shoestring be-
fore he realized what he was doing.
"Why--er-I was thinking Of the
way some fellows spend New Years
night"
How do some fellows spend New
Years night, John, dear-more pleas
antly than you do?"
John had just succeeded in untying
the two knots in his shoestring when
his wife's last question frightened
him into tying three others. She no.
| ticed his embarrassment, but could
not account for it, and, without wait.
ing for his reply, she said; Come,
John, you'll never get your shoes off
at this rate; let me help YOU. and
when we have finished you can tell me
how some fellows spend New Years
night" And before he could enter
protest, even if he had possessed the
, courage to try, she was down on the
floor untying his shoestrings.
Johns face, lit were possible. turned
a shade redder, and he squirmed uneas.
lily in his chair. All married men have
occupied the same position, have ex
perienced the same feelings that Johr
Kimball occupied and felt when his wifi,
kneeled by his side and assisted hin
in removing his shoes, and for thei
sakes ] will refrain from elucdation
FOR the dement, OF unmarried men.
will say that John felt like a youn,
fellow who had just been requested f,
purchase marriage license for his bes
girl and another fellow; | think tbe,
will understand. And for the benefit
of the fair sex, | will say that John fell
like a girl who has proposed :,
young man during leap year, and beer
rejected; know they will understand
Small" | think, defines Johns feel
! ings about as well and about as thor
oughly as any word in the English Ian
guage.
John has never been able to quite rec
ollect just when his shoes came off, an
just when his slippers went on. II
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-29

the funny stories that were so often
related at the club, but be was think
ing more particularly Of the boys
who were up there now, celebrating
another anniversary of its birth-or
suppose l say its origin; clubs cannot
boast Of parentage. He was think
ing of the rare old wines that We're
being drunk and the fragrant odor Of
the imported Hayanas. He was think
ing of the various ridiculous resolu-
tons that were being made, and he
smiled as he thought how recklessly
they would be broken.
A year ago he was member OF the
Bachelors club, and a year ago he
had repeated, for the fourth time. his
ironclad oath to always remain a
member of the Bachelors club. But
a year works many wonders, creates
many changes, and makes many mar
riages.
When John took his fourth iron
clad oath, a year ago, to the effect
that "he would live and die bache-
lor," that he preferred single bless
edness to married cussedness," and
that "a wife, next to n mother-in-law
was nuisance around the house." he
was perfectly honest in what he said
But six months had hardly passed be-
fore he had "fallen like other FOOLS
as his bachelor chums expressed it
OF course ii was a hard blow to the
fraternity, for John was one of its
charter members and stanchest sup
porters; but the club rallied passed
red-hot resolutions, and posted {
memorial: "To the memory of de
parted brother" on its buletin-board
and rocked along just as usual, with
out the presence of Mr.. John Kimball
Now, John Kimball wasn't a de
PRAYED man by any means-womeI
think all clubmen like wine and card
better than women, and are, there
fore. bound to be depraved; John, b,
uniting himself in marriage TO
woman, had shown, much to the dis
gust Of his club-mates, that he pre-
ferred the society of woman to TIL
society of his friends ard wine an,
cards.
But recollections Of old times
brought 50 forcibly TO his mind, an,
remembrance OF fond ties, so recent
~ broken, brought him TO a poin
where he found himsef-like NAM
men before him-debating a question
that should have been settled forever
long before he took unto himself
wife namely, which did he love best
his wife or his club? lie loved hi
home and he adored the little woma
who presided over II and endeayores
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-29
Too Refined.

"No," said Farmer Meddergrass, "that
Boston Teller that come here to run the
paper doesn't seem to get along very well
Our folks amt much for style, an wher
he referred to a skin game as an epiderma
pastime' they thought he was becomin a lit
tie too hightalutin'. Baltimore American
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-29

that its continued
use will full y
eradicate a disease
of thirty years
standing. go David
Meekison.
DR.. Hartm a n,
one of the best
known physicians
and surgeons in
the United Sta ties,
was the first man
IN formulnte Pc
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-29
fncOmprehepsfbIe

Cobwigger-Women are incompre
hensible.
Merritt-What put that into You.
mead?
'oowlgger-My wife spent sl5 for /;
smoking-jacke. for my Christmas pres
s ~, ana on New Years she was crying
ner eyes out because i didn't swear of
smQklng.-N. Y. Truth,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-29

ru-na. 1t was through his genius and
perseverance that it was introduced 10
the medical profession Of this country
Send to the Pe-ru-na Drug Mannheim.
ing Company, Columbus Ohio for
free book written by DR.. Hartman.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-29
A Parting Stab.

"Sarah," said the lady of the house,
breaking the news gently to the new serv.
ant girl, I'VE shall have to get along with
out your services after the first of the
Yes, num-" replied Sarah; I'm sorry
the masters affairs are in such bad shape,
mum. philadelphia North American.
month"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-29

cuts two strap hinges. Nail on The
up-and.down piece and Jaw of the
other ends. 4 button completes the
gate. Where whole gate H. TO be
made ~ a fence, II eau sadly bs made
n this way after The fence ~ built
gail on the up-and.down pieces. Saw
m the boardL ~ one aide and screw
IN hinges. Then Jaw m the other
ade. Orange Judd Farmer
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-29
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin, Wholesale
Halls Family Pills are the best.

1t is folly for pair of fond lovers to gaze
into each others eyes in public and try tc
persuade themselves that the observing pub
lie isn't next.-Chicago Daily News.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-29
OPENING IN A FENCE.
Many Weary Steps and Com
siderable work.

Where fence is crossed but rarely,
half.gate like that shown in the cut
can be made in few moments Saw
off two boards and screw over the
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-29

Indigestion is a bad companion. Get rid
Of it by chewing bar of Adams Pepsin
Iutti Fruit after each meal.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-29
Her Pointed View.

Chappie (blase)-Don't you think society
is an empty thing?
Miss Fuller think there are lots oil
empty things in society.-Cincinnati En-
Gurer.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-29

,Piso's Cure for Consumption is an infali.
bic medicine for coughs and colds.-N. w.
Samuel, Ocean Grove, N. j., Feb. II, 1900.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-29
Marked.

Baroness-Clara, bring me those
dozen pocket handkerchiefs on which
told you TO mark my monogram.
Lady's Maid-Here they are, my
lady.
"But how is this? You haven't
marked all of them with my mono
gram"
Indeed have, my lady. | marked
one with your monogram, and | have
marked all the Others with the word
Ditto IN. Y. World.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-29

Fair Helen-'T hear you have a secret
Fair Grace-"Well, did have one, but il
wouldn't keep, Herald.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-29

The good man alone is free, and all bad
men are saves.-Maxim of the Stoics.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-29

Actors, Nocalists Public Speakers praise
h9le's Honey of llorehound and Tar.
flkes Ioothache Drops Cure in one minute.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-29

Sponge the slate all over,
Let's begin anew.
Let's be better DeiChbors,
With q willing hand
Help to lifl the fallen
To a higher stand;
De some good for others,
say III things Of none,
Have an easy conscience
When the day is done.
Let's try smiles for frowrirg,
Scatter wide the seeds
OF good thoughts and kindness,
Reaping noble deeds
Put 10 daily practice
What We often preach,
Truth and righ, and justice
LetBs try Sc teach
Lets think less Of doIie~s
More Of our own kind
That we may bs wealthy.
Not Ia purse bgt mind,
Shur the false and evil.
Clasp the good and true
Sponge the slate all over.
Lets begin anew.
j Gordon Temple, in Chicago Chronicle.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-29

The Peruna Medicine Co., City,
Gentlemen have used several bol.
ties of Peruna and feel greatly beDe.
flied thereby from my catarrh of III,
head, and feel encouraged to beiey,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-29

Pride is the fog that surrounds insignifi-
cance.-Chicago Daily News
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-29

Don't Care" has no house.-Negro Prov,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-29

and Fever is bottle of GRovE's TAsTELEs,
CHILL Tonic. It's simply iron and quinine il
Rtasteless form. No cure 20 no pay. Price, SOC
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-29

A voman's faith in her husband is built
on solid rock if visit from her mother
for three weeks fails to shake it.-Atehisou
Glohe.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-29
HOBsoN's CHOICE.

Col. Whiteman - Well, Uncle Dan.
what are You to have for your New
Years dinner-chicken or turkey?
Uncle Dan-Chicken, sab. Kase none
OBJ nah neighbors don raise turkeys.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-29
The BEST Prescription for chilli.

1t is much easier to be critical than 10
be correct -Disraeli,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-29

The history Of mankind is an immense
Volume Of errors.-Chicago Daily News.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-29

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money ifitfails tocure. Csc,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-29

Carriers Ink has a good deep color and it
dOesnOt strain thieves. Carter's dnesn't fadn
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-08-29
Deafness Cannot Be Cured

by local applications, as they cannot
reach the diseased portion of the ear.
There is only one way to cure deafness
and that is by constitutional remedies.
Deafness is caused by an inaamed con-
dition of the mucous lining of the Eus-
tachian Tube. When this tube gets
inflamed you have a rumbling sound
or imperfect hearing, and when it is
entirely closed deafness is the result
and unless the Inflammation can be
taken out and this tube restored to its
normal condition hearing will be de-
stroyed forever; nine cases out of ten
are caused by catarrh, which is moth
ing but an infamed condition of the
mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars
for any case of Deafness caused by
Catarrh) that cannot be cured by Halls
Catarrh Cure. Send for circulars,
free. F. }, CHENEY & Co, Toledo, O..
Sold by Druggist, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-08-29
WANTS SEABOARD AIR LINE TO BUILD.
Macon viii Try to Induce the Great System
TO Extend to That City.

The Macon Telegraph says that at
the next meeting of the Chamber of
Commerce of that city the question Of
otferi4g inducements to The Seaboard
Air Line to establish terminal in
Macon will be taken up. Already the
officials of this road have been in COM
munication with the Chamber of Com
merce, their idea being to enter
Macon by way of the Macon and Dub
lin road, the Seaboard extending their
line to Dublin. This would give Ma
con shorter route to Savannah. The
extension to be built would be from
Lyons to Dublin From Lyons to Dub
lin is only about forty miles, which
will put Dublin within l20 miles of
Savannah, against 40 at present. At
Dublin the Seaboard would connect
with the Macon and Dublin road, anG
thus give Macon another line to Sa-
vannah.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-08-29
BRONWOOD'S WATER.
Mayor Denton Has Had 1t Analyz-
ed by the State Chemist.

Mayor Denton of Brouw0Od has had
the water of the artesian well in that
place analysed. The following letter
explains itself
ATLANTA, GA, August %, 1900
S. w. Denton, Mayer. Bronwood, Ga.
Dear Sir i; I have Analysed the water
from your artesian we'll and find as fol-
lows Parts per millionaire am
monia, O.0l5: albuminoid ammonia,
00l6. The above figures show this
water to be remarkably free from any
thing like animal or vegetable con-
tamination; the total amount of min
eral matter contained in the water
amounts to nine grains per Z. 5. gal
Ion. This mineral matter consist main
ly of carbOnates of lime and magnesia.
| consider the water an excellent one
for drinking and for domestic and man
lfacturing purposes. Respectfully,
JNO. NJ. MCCANDLESS, S. c.
BrOnwood News Notes.
We learn that the Americas Oil Co.
has shipped to Germany fortY-fve cars
of bOlted cotton seed meal at S2S to
$3.50 per ton. This company bolts
nearly all of its meal. BY this process
they get all the coarse particles out of
it and make very fine quality of meal.
Some people wonder what goes with
the cotton seed meal. The answer is,
the world has found out the excellent
qualities of cotton seed meal as a food
for stock as we'll as for fertilizing pur-
poses, and it is being shipped in all di-
rectiOns.
The Americas Oil Co. is having a
new pair OF scales put in at BronWOod
for w. G. Aven to weigh cotton seed
on. Carry him Your cotton seed and
get meal, hulls or the cash, just as you
like,
Miss Mamie Arnold of Rlchland, the
assistant teacher in the Bronwood
High School, is in town making up a
music class in connection with her 9TH
er work. We wish for her Il good class.
1t is still dry and hot, and cotton is
parched so that the best judges say we
won't get more than half a crop.
Professor II. A. Terrell opened his
school this morning, the 9th, We
bespeak for him good school.
Mr.. and Mrs. Milton Gammage spent
Sunday in Brentwood with w. G. Aven
and family.
Messrs. Charlie and. Robert Strange
of Schley county spent Saturday in
Brentwood,
Mr.. Will Aven of Fort Valley made
a flying trip Sunday to see home folks.
Mr.. Enoch Collins is with Wool
bright & Collins now.
Mr.. Leroy Hester Of Savannah was
in town Monday,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-08-29

Hoods Pills are non-irritating
Price 25c.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-08-29
Why PEACOCK WONT Run.
REPUBLICAN NOMINEE SAYS
HE is A WHITE MAN.
Anncunces That He WIZ Not Do
Anything That Tends to In
crease Racial Friction.

The cambridge Democrat repro.
dlces THE NEWS account Of the re
publican congressional convention,
which nominated DR.. i. G. Peacock of
Decatur county to oppose Congressman
Criqgs, and says
THE Democrat has briefly inter-
viewed Dr. Peacock on the subject of
his nomination, aud from his own lips
heard that he will not accept the uom-
inatfon nor make any canvass of the
district whatever.
"Alth ough urged to do so by many
leading republicans OF the district and
state for two months past 70 all
he gave the same reply-that he could
not and would not accept the nOmi-
nation.
CDR. Peacock is actuated to this
course not from any lack of loyalty to
the republican party, but by a number
of reasons over which ne cannot eXer
else any control, and prominent among
which is the disturbed racial condi.
tiOns throughout many sections Of the
country. Although republican and
a consistent one all his lifetime he is a
Georgian and is white man, and has
about as consistent arepublican record
as any man in the state. With this
view and in face of these conditions he
will not be party in campaign
where, by any reasons, from one side
or the other additional racial friction
might be produced.
He has so notified the convention
Through the notification committee),
and it still! remains to be seen whether
there are other members of the dis
trict republican party with fewer com
Functions along these lines who may
be induced to carry the republican
banner to defeat"
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-08-29
THE NEWS FROn SHELLMAN,
Happenings in and Around That
Town Briefly Told.

The entertainment in honor of Miss
Easter at Mr.. w. L. Jays was enjoyed
nv all present. The couples were as
follows Willie Jay, Estelle Wooten;
Mercer Powell, Lula Ethridge: Bonnie
Lee Bridgcman, Jewel Martins:
10 Z. Dean. India B. Crittenden:
Truitt Martin, Ruby Swan; Bob Clark,
Mae Bunch: Jake Weaver, Sallie Che
ney; Hugh Payne, Maud Cheney.
The party at DIR. G. L. Clark's was
enjoved by all present Friday night
especially group numbers and B, who
won the prize: and also group number
2, who won the BOBBY.
Prof. Mann arrived Friday from a
Summer school in Chicago to take
charge of his school here. School be-
Gins at the Shellman Institute on Mon
day, September Bird.
Mr.. John Morris of Macon returned
home Sunday after a few days visit
with Bob Clark and Mercer Powell.
Mr.. Rogers and little sister have re-
turned TO their home at Coleman after
few days visit with their sister.
Miss Ethel Easter, charming young
lady of Macon, is the guest OF Miss
Jennie May Jay this week.
Miss Ruby Swan, the guest of Miss
Jewel Martin, returned home Thurs
dav afternoon.
Cotton is rolling in. Good for the
farmer as long as the price remains as
it is.
Miss Jeffrie Martin returned from
GAINESVILLE Wednesday afternoon.
Miss Ethel Helm returned from
Macon Thursday.
Our little town still grows. Anoth-
err store is being erected.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-08-29
DOVER DOTS.
News Notes and Personal Mention from the
Fourth District Community.

The gins at our place don't seem to
be in good shape to handle the cotton
crop of this section, but Mr.. G. W.
Chambless informs US that he will be
ready to cut cotton by the last OF this
week.
1t is estimated that the cotton crop
in this section is short at least 335 per
cent on account Of dry weather.
Quite a heavy rain fell few miles
west of here Sunday evening last, but
our immediate section was left dry.
We regret to announce that Mr.. w.
S. Thornton is still very sick, and we
trust that he will speedily recover.
c. B. Philips and family spent last
Sunday with the family Of MIR. j B..
Philips near Cuthbert.
Mr.. J. A. Wilkinson of Worth coun-
ty was among us one day last week.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-08-29
HE CREATED EXCITEMENT.
One Negro Shot at Another Sat-
urday Night.

Saturday night residents on Johnston
street were considerably excited by
hearing pistol shot, and quite num-
Der of people ran to the place to see
what the trouble was. 1t was found
that John Craddock had knocked Will
Weston down with baseball bat and
then shot at him with pistol. The
ball missed Weston, and his only inju-
nv was the blow from the bat, which
was not serious.
The disturbance grew out Of Yves
ton g attention to CraddOck's wife.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-08-29
A Record in Blood.

The record of Hoods Sarsaparilla is
literally written in the blood of mil
lions of people to whom it has given
good health. 1t is all the time curing
diseases of the stomach, nerves, kid
neys and blood, and it is doing good
every day to thousands who are taking
it for poor appetite, tired feeling and
general debility. 1t is the best medi-
cine money can buy.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-08-29
Union Female College.

Our music department-piano, voice,
violin, guitar, mandolin and pipe or
gan. We offer all these advantages
with specialists as instructors. Send
for attractive catalogue.
THOS. f. JONES, Pres,
Union Female College,
Eufaula, Ala.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-08-29

CHICAGO, Ill, Aug 27.-At meet
inc Of the peoples party national com.
mittee today the declination of
Charles A. Towne as the vice-presi-
Dental nominee of the party was &C
cepted and the name of Adlai.E. Stey-
enson was put in his place.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-08-29

You'll find it at our place.
DAVIDSON & kENDRICK.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-08-29
$500 Reward.

We will pay the above reward for any case of
liver complaint, dyspepsia. sick headache, indi-
geSton constipation costiyeness we cannot
cure with Liverita. the Up-to- Date Little Liver
Pill, when the directions are strictly complied
with. They are purely vegetable and never fail
to give satisfaction. 25c boxes contain 100 Pills
Zoe. boxes contain 40 Pills. Sc boxes contain Il
Pills Beware of substitutions and limitations
Sent by mail. Stamps taken, NERVITA NJ Ed
CAL co. Cor Clinton and Jackson SITS, Chica-
go. III. For sale by Dawson Drug Co.. Dawson
Ga
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-08-29
Mothers Friend

is an external Hniment for expectant
mothers to use. 1t gives them
strength to attend to their household
duties almost to the hour of confne-
ment. 1t is the one and only prepare
ton that overcomes morning sickness
and nervousness. 1t is the only
remedy that relaXes and relieves the
strain. it is the only remedy that
makes labor short and delivery easy.
1t is the only remedy that puts the
breasts ia condition so that swelling
or rising is impossible. Don't take
medicines internally. They endanger
the lives Of both mother and child.
Mothers Friend is sold by druggists for 81.
Send for cur free illustrated book.
The Braaaeld Regulator Co., atlanta, Ga.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-08-29

- s-saH
P..,.+ro Tie Kind Yog H2sa Always B0ugh
--Se4e uLo ~ ---srvs.sse
signature of NZZ5tz%x
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-08-29

Something for the ladies, and we
want every lady to get one: sample
Of the best perfume that the world af-
fords. DAVIDSON q KENDRICk.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-08-29

Mothers endorse it, children like it,
old folks use it. We refer to One
Minute Cough Cure 1t will quickly
cure all throat and lung troubles.