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rrnti.m af Genfna.

A writer in the London Standard de- clares the idea that genius is usually modest to be popular delusion. On the contrary, he alleges egotism to be the very essence of true genius and quotes many amusing examples.
 When Wordsworth. Southey and Coleridge were walking together and Coleridge remarked that the day was so fine cit might have been ordered for three poets,. the gentle Wordsworth promptly exclaimed: Three poets! Who are the other twoY
 Disraeli, then mere youth, wrote to his sister that he had heard Macaulay, Shell and Grant speak. "but between ourselves I could floor them all" And again he said, When want to read a good book. I write one."
 Our own Joaquin Miller wrote to Walt Whitman: "You and are over the head of the rabble. We know we are great. and if other people don't know it it is their own fault"
 It was President Grant who, being told that certain senator. an admit ted genius who was very hostile to him. did not believe the Bible. ex- pressed his estimate of the senator's egotism by rejoining: Why should hei He didn't write it, you know."-New York World.
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Buying a Razor.

'T need a new razor." said the man who slaves himself.
 Better let me get it for you." sug- gested the reformed barber, who. now that he is trolley car conductor. regards himself as distinguished member of society. "All cutlery stores are filled with razors of the class known as dead ones.' When barber buys razor. he takes it with the un- derstanding that he is to try 1t out, and if it doesn't work well he takes it back and gets another one. keeping this up until he gets one that suits him. Buy ing razor. you know, is lottery in which the prizes are few and far be- tween. When the ordinary citizen goes to cutlery store. he picks out what he thinks is good razor, pays for 1t and takes his chances. He picks one out, too. from the bunch of dead ones that barbers have tried and found wanting. That's why advise you to let me get it for you. Then if you don't like it can keep exchanging it until you get a good one. They needn't know I've quit the business. s."-Philadelphia Record.
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StEaimfaV

Fusel oil. or ''faints." as it is com. monly called about the distilleries in England. according to the London I.an- cet. is a primary umyl a!c3hol mixed with primary and secondary propyl all cohols. In England it can bc obtained gratis at me distilleries. It is used rheumatism. It is obtained from fer. mented grain or potatoes by continu ing the process of distillation after the ordinary spirit has all "come over." Ii Is an oily liquid. with burning. acrid taste and an odor said to resemble jargonelle pear. It has intoxicating and poisonous properties considerably more powerful than ordinary spirits.
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Our First Pottery.

Dr. Daniel Coxe of London. proprie- tor and afterward governor of west Jersey, was undoubtedly the first to make white ware on this side of the Atlantic. While he did not come to America himself. he caused pottery to be erected at Burlington. N. J.. pre-
 vious to the year 169O. through his agent. John Tatham. who. with Daniel Coxe, his son. looked after his large interests here. 1t Is recorded that in S591 Dr. Coxe sold to the West New Jersey society of London. consisting of forty-eight persons. his entire interests in the province. including a dwelling house and pottery house. with all the tools. for the sum of f9.OOO.
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holds out the helping hand to you, and will advise you without money and without price. Mrs. Pinkham's labora- tory is at Lynn, Mass. Write letter there telling all your symptoms ans get the benefit of the greatest expert ence in treating female ills.
 ssI was suffering to such an extent from ovarian trouble that my physi- elan thought an operation would be necessary.
 .sLydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com pound having been recommended tc me, decided to try it. After using several bottles I found that was cured. My entire system was toned up, and I suffered no more with my ovaries. ,-MRs. ANNA ASTON. Troy, Mo
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farm, and then he jumped into his boat and rowed away round the point

farm, and then he Jumped Into his boat and rowed away round the point. Aslang sat before the hut. Her days work was done. She was thinking Thor would not come that evening and that therefore many others might come in. stead, so she unfastened the dog and without saying anything walked far ther on. She sat down so that she could see across the valley. but the mist was rising there and prevented her looking down. Then she chose another place and without thinking more about 1t sat down so that she looked toward the side where lay the ford. 1t seemed to bring peace to her soul when she could gaze far away across the water
 As she sat there the fancy struck her that she was inclined to sing, so she and far and wide 1t sounded through the mountains. She liked to hear her. self singing. so she began over again when the first verse was ended. But when she had sung the second it seem ed to her as though some one answered from far down below. Dear me, what can that be?" thought Aslang. She stepped forward to the edge and twin ed her arms around slender birch which hung trembling over the preci- pice and looked down. But she could see nothing The ford lay there calm and at rest. Not a single bird skinned the water. So Aslang sat herself down again, and again she began to sing Once more came the answering voice in the same tones and nearer than the first time. ''That sound was no echo, whatever Il may be-" Aslang jumped to her feet and again leaned over the cliff, and there. down below, at the foot of the rocky wall. she saw boat fas- tened. 1t looked like a tiny nutshell, for 1t was very far down. She looked again and saw fur cap and under it the figure of man climbing up the steep and barren cliff.
 "WhO can 1t be!" Aslang asked her self, and. letting go the birch. she step ped back. She dared not answer her own question, but well she knew who it was. She flung herself down on the greensward, seizing the grass with both
 
 not loose her hold for fear of falling. But the grass came up by the roots. She screamed aloud and dug her hands deeper and deeper into the soil. She prayed to God to help him. but then it struck her that this feat of Thor.s would be called tempting Providence." and therefore he could not expect help from above.
 ''Only just this oner' she prayed Hear my prayer just this one time and help him. Then she threw hor arms round the dog. as though 1t were Thor whom she was clasping. and roll ed herself on the grass beside it.
 The time seemed to her quite endless.
 Suddenly the dog began to bark. Bow WON'T said he to Aslang and jumped upon her. and again. Wow, WON'T Then over the edge of the cliff 8 coarse. round cape came to view. and-Thor was in her arms
 He lay there whole minute. and neither of them was capable of utter ing syllable. and when they did begin to talk there was neither sense nor reason in anything they said.
 But when old Canute Husaby heard of 1t he uttered remark which had both sense and reason. Bringing his fist down on the table with tremen- dous crash. .'The lad deserves her." he cried. ''The girl shall be hisr'
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are planning or worry yAu8.
 ~gYou must stop this at once and
 Dr. Greene's great medicine will enable you to do 30.
 Mn. ORLANDO RISER, 954 Reese Avenue, Lima, Ohio, says:
 'sMy nervous system was entirely shattered, the nerves controlling the heart became weak, and the hearts action irregular, which was . source of great alarm to me. was unable to sleep, digestion was interfered with, and generally speaking, considered my time short for this earth. became dis oouraged and gave up the thought of ever being a well man again.
 To-day I am well man in every sense of the word, and all through the use of Dr. Greene's Nervura blood and nerve rem sdy, of which I am proud to speak and give . helping hand to suffering humanity.
 My health is my greatest blessing, and words fail to express the gratitude feel for Dr. Greene and his wonderful remedy"
 Dr. Greenes Nervura blood and nerve rem sdy has cured thousands of these troubles. It always cures disordered nerves, and it always enriches the blood. Glorious health comes through it to the weak and despairing. Splendid appetite and full vigor are promptly restored by it. Begin using it to-day and find out what health means. Free medical counsel is given by Dr. Greene at 101 Fifth Avenue, New York City. Call or write.
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THEY CRUSH TIE POWERS

This is written in mid October. The long, oppressive summer is quite gone. Fading leaf, whitening tree and the rustling corn in the fields are signs of the season. Fog, frost, rain, snow,-they are coming. You remember last winter; of 1900 and 1901. ands 1t killed, and the hundreds of thous- ands it maimed and crippled. Oh, the rough grasp it laid on men at work, women ct home, and children in cribs and cradles. Coughs that began before Thanksgiving Day are racking and tearing them still; yes, and growing worse as they dig deeper into the poor, tired throat and lungs. Many were cured by using Benson's Porous Plas- ters. For the soothing and healing power of these Plasters is wonderful They con- quer the complaints
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Sunuy Room ..

It is said to be true that in all hospi tals those rooms facing the sun have than those which are on the shady side of the house Likewise statistics. where they have been kept. prove that the av craze time for recovery is much less in a sunny room than in shady one From these facts and from the fac, that the tendency toward illness ha. proved greater on the shady side ot buildings. like prisons and aSylums. i follows that light is second only in i'm portance to fresh air 4 dark room i, nearly but not quite SO bad as clos' room. In the ease of sickness the sick room should be the sunniest one tn, house affords
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THIRTY YEARS AGO.
items of local interest taken from the columns
 of The Press. thirty years ago.l
December IA, 1871.


 J. M Ghaffee, having been appointed treasurer of the Sta affardvil'e avinga bank which cffi,.e the dacease of E A Con- verse left vacant. the bank hrs beer removed to his residence.
 The union graded schools of districts and will begin at Warren's block mex Tuesday with Miss Pettibone of Wes, Ste ford as teacher.
 The firm of PIeston, Dennis < Go. propose to close up It's tannery business in this village about the first of January.
 A brisk competition has bought the price of meat in this village to the follow ing figures, at which 1t is advertised to be sold: Beefsteak, 12 and IA cents; beef roast, 10 and .12; pork steak. .12t. Other retail prices current are: Butter, .35 lard, IS; potatoes, 50; apples, $2; eggs 40; flour, $8 to 10, 30; meal, $1 S5; oats 70.
 BIRTHS Wales, December 4, 1871 son to Albert s. Bacon. Stafford Springs, December 14th, twin sons to Oscar G. Owen.
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YOUR STOMACH.
If It Ever Gives You Trouble, TT vlno| en Our Guarantee and Get Wolf.

Do you ever have any trouble with your digestion? Does your head aoheP Do you feel dizzys Do you realize the fact that what you eat does not nouEish you as itshouldf
 If this is so, stop for your own sake and consider the danger you are in. It will only take few minutes of your time to consider what we have to say.
 Buy a bottle of VINOL and see if it does not do you good. If you find that we have overstated our belief and after . fair trial you find Vinol is not all we claim let us know and we will refund you what you have paid for the medicine. Here is letter on this subject:
 Fl had severe distress in my stomach, dizziness, then numb feeling Sll over. Finally was sick in bed. Then I tried VINOL. I have now taken three bottles and am again around the house attend ing to my duties. Mrs. c. F. LEWIS, 06 Pool St., Biddeford, Me-"
 VINOL accomplishes the good that it does by acting directly on the digestive organs and by enabling the stomach to obtain for itself the necessary elements that are required to build up the body. 4. c. EAT ON
 DRUGGIST.
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AN EvANGELIsT's SToRY.-"I suffered
 for years with bronchial or lung trouble
 and tried various remedies, but did not
 obtain permanent relief until commenced
 using One Minute Cough Cure," writes
 Rev. James Kirkman, evangelist, of Belle River, Ill. II have no hesitation in rec ommending 1t to all sufferers from mala- dies of this kind" One Minute Cough Cure affords immediate relief for coughs, colds and all kinds of throat and lung troubles. For croup 1t is unequalled.
 Absolutely safe. Very pleasant to take, never fails and Is really favorite with the children. They like 1t. w. D. Heald.
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THAT ARE KILLING THE PEOPLE.

No other plaster, no other medicine or ap- pHcation, can compare with them. Coughs, colds, backache, rheumatism, lumbago, kidney and liver troubles, asthma, infu- snza,-they all go down before Benson's Plastsrs like a snow image in the sun. F Su can't s9sbo SFoT s ee uss this season. But make certain you get the postage on any number ordered in the United States on receipt of 25c. each.
 seabury & Johnson, Mfg. Chemists, NY.
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Muat Give A H0raeahOe.

An old manorial rite exists at Oak ham, in Rutlandshire, England, where every peer of the realm Is bound the first time he enters the town to present a horseshoe to be nailed on the old DOT. tai. which is we'll nigh covered with these tributes. 1t is said that in case any contumacious peer should refuse to pay this tax the authorities have a right to stop his carriage and levy blackmail by unshoeing one of the horses. To avert so serious an annoy ance the tribute shoe Is generally ready some being of enormous size and in scribed with the name of the donor.
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What is
 OVAS.iHS 2

A dull, throbbing pain, accompanied by sense of tenderness and heat low down in the side, with an occasional shooting pain, indicates inflammation.
 On examination it will be found that the region of pain shows some swell inr. This is the first stage of ovaritis, inflammation of the ovary. If the roof Of your house leaks, my sister, you have it fixed at once; why not pay the same respect to your own body
 You need not, you ought not to let yourself go, when one of your own sex
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HOPE AND EFFORT.

Hezs is of the valley; Effort stands Upon the mountain top, facing the suns Hope dreams of dreams made true and great deeds done;
 Effort goes forth with toiling feet and hands To attain the farof, sky touched tablelands Of great desire and, till the end is won, Looks not below. where the long strife, begun In pleasant fields, met torrents, rocks and sands Hope but when Hope bids look within her glass And shows the wonorous things which may be fall,
 Wait not fer destiny, wait not at all; This leads to failure's dark and dim morass; Sound thou to all Lay powers trumpet call And. staff in hand, strive up the mountain pass.
 New E&k Tribune.
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SAVED HIS LIFE.-''I wish to say that I feel I owe my life to Kodol Dyspepsia Cure," writes H. c. Chrestenson of Hay field, Minn. 'sFor three years I was troubled with dyspepsia 80 that could hold nothing on my stomach. Many times would be unable to retain a morsel of food Finally was confined to my bed. Doctors said could not live. I read one of your advertisements on Kodol Dyspep- sia Cure and thought it fit my case and commenced its use. I began to improve from the first bottle. Now I am cured and recommend 1t to all." Digests your food. Cures all stomach troubles. w. D. Hald.
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Speed of One ocean Curren,

Some time ago the fgurehead of a ship was picked up near little island off the coast of Western Australia, which, from the course it was pursuing when found had evidently only just arrived there. It was identified as be- longing to vessel that had been burn ed at sea near Cape Horn, at point just 6.0OO miles away. two years and a half before. The mean rate at which the figurehead had travelled was there. fore about six miles and half day and this may be taken as being the speed of the particular current which had borne 1t along.
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The Wnnlaack.

Back during the time of Queen Eliza beth an act of parliament was passed prohibiting the eXportation of wool. This product was one of the great sources of the natural wealth of Eng land at that time. and in accordance with the economic notions of the age the authorities attempted to keep it in the country. imagining that if 1t went abroad, even though something more valuable or desirable were exchanged for it, the country would be the poorer.
 In order to hold the importance of this commodity before the minds of the national legislators woolsacks were placed in the house of lords. where the judges sat. Hence the lord chancellor, who presides over the house of lords, "sits on the woolsack." The woolsack, according to printed description, is a Large square bag of wool without back or arms and covered with red cloth"
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When a friend comes up to you and says, "Now I want you to tell me the truth" prepare to lie, or else say some thing disagreeable.-Atchi Globe.
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Don't ignore man because he is in the lightweight class. It is easier to throw cannon ball mile than it Is to throw feather ten feet.
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Harsh Nefghbors.

"Hcw do you like your neighborsw
 Mot bit" said the woman who was tying a little boys hat on. "You see, they don't like children"
 How do you knowY
 'They hurt Reginald's feelings dread. fully. When he throws stones at their dog or plays the hose on their window. they look real cross at himr'-Wash. ington Star.
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seem calm
 enough on re-
 tiring. You
 are dead tired
 and worn out, but you can't : sleep.
 ; Dr.Greene's
 Nervurablood and nerv e
 remedy Is the : absolu tely certain help for you. Your srveS are dis 'dered. Your rain works too ,tively. Y ou lnnot compose ourself to slum- er because you
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Why is it that gloves worn by pall- bearers are always too long In the fin- gers ?-Atchison Globe.
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It Keeps the Feet Warm and Dry. Ask to-day for Aliens Foot Ease. a powder. 1t cures Chilbla1ns, Swollen, Sweating, Sore, Ach- ing, Damp feet At all druggists and shoe stores. 2SC.
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Convincing Proof of the efficacy oi Ely's Cream Balm, the greatest of ca. tarrh remedies, is certainly cheap. A generous trial size costs but 10 cts. Full size 50 cts. Sold by druggists every. where or mailed by Ely Bros, 56 Warren Street, New York.
 l35 Mill Street, Lexington, Ky. Messrs. Ely Bros. :-After giving youl Cream Balm trial can truly say feel very much benefited by it's use and shal continue to use 1t bv purchasing from oul druggist here. MRS. w. B. DANIEL.
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ENDL ESS
Long Nights ol Torturs Changed to SWsst Rsstfuhsss by DE. GTeens's Nerura Blood and NeYs Remedy.

A thousand years till morningl Hour Ay hour the night drags away but sleep won't come. What is the matter? You
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A man may not appear to advantage with his hands in his pockets, but it is better than having them in the pockets of others.-Chicago News
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Or BENEFIT TO YoU.-D. s. Mitchell Fulford, Md: During long illness was troubled with bed sores, was advised to try DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve and
 did so with wonderful results. was per fectly cured. 1t Is the best salve on the
 market.n Sure cure for piles, sores
 burns. Beware 1of counteffeits. w. D HeaId.
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AKansas teacher asked pupil: "What tense do use when I say T am beauti- ful P" The pupil replied: .The past tense."
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HEALTH AND BEAUTY.-A poor con- plrxion is usually the result of a torpid liver or irregular action of the bowels. Unless nature's refuse Is carried of 1t will surely cause impure blood. Pimples, boils and other eruptions follow. This Is nature's method of throwing of the poisons which the bowels failed to re- move. DeWitt's Little Early Risers are world famous for remedying this condi- ton. They stimulate the liver and pro- mote regular and healthy action of the bowels, but never cause gripping, cramps or distress. Safe pills. w. D. Heald.
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are planning or Worrylng. must stop this at once and
 pr, Greene's great medicine will
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1901-11-06
News Notes in and ArOune the
Twelfth District.

Mr.. w. NJ. Webb, who recently sold
his farm TO Mr.. j. d. Lane, is pre-
pairing to move at once TO his new
home in Worth county. Messrs. j. w.
Webb and Sid Faircloth will also soon
move to that county.
Mr.. w. j. r. Davis came in coils
ion with his male COW the other day,
and was painfully though not serious
lv hurt. He is probably for sale now.
Elder Tom Everitt and Brother I.
J. Daniel were guests of Mr.. w. M.
Hasty, near Parrott, few nights ago.
MIR. B. F. Scott says he wants to put
ND the residence for the new doctor at
once. He is a hustler, and will do 1t.
Mrs. Jane Oxford is very low at this
writing, but numerous friends still
hope for her recovery.
The partridge season has opened,
ana the teathered tribe may now look
out.
Miss Leila Scott is improving slowly
at Lnis writing.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1901-11-06

200 suits of all kinds and sizes, double
breasted and vest9e suito from %
cents to- $500
100 mems suits in black, brown, tan
and all colOrs at actual cost from
$3.50 to $500.
geo ladies' vests to close from 20 to 80
cents.
6 doz boys and children's hats and caps
10. Is, 20 and % cents each-a bar
gain at double the price.
Big lot of dress goods, silks, satins,
wool goods of all kinds at a saving
of 30 per cent.
175 ladies capes in cloth and pushes,
35c to $350-wOrth double the price
named.
507 pairs of odd pants for men and
boys, 80 cents to $3.50 pair, all sizes.
They 90 in this sale at actual cost.
500 pairs ladies glove grain button
shoes, worth Sl.25, this sale they
go at 80 cents pair.
200 pairs of Sunday shoes, lace and
button, worth $l.75, for $l,00 a pr.
400 pairs baby shoes, two5 to fiYes,
10 cents pair.
"a pairs mems vici kid, worth $3.50,
for 1859 a pair
200 pairs misses school shoes 12s to IS,
worth Sl.25, for 99c pair.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1901-11-06
A Suggestion TO Atlanta.

From the Cuthbert Liberal.
The Atlanta papers are still harping
on The old DEPOT, trying TO induce the
legislature 10 have built ii new one at
Tue state > expense. We wo lid suggest
Mat they Try Tue monument scheme,
asking tor donations from the general
nunlIc if Atlanta and the railroads
&c lteritg there are too poor to build
.Ielr own depot. The state has bur
den that is already large enough with
out additional appropriations being
made TO build depots for Atlanta or
any other town.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1901-11-06
Notice.

Alta meeting of the directors of the Atlantic
Valdosta and Western Railway Company held on
the 18th day Of October, 1901 at which IA majority
and quorum of the duly elected and qualified d.
rectors of said company were present IN person
the following resolutions were UNANIMOUSLY
adopted. to wit:
Resolved that it will be for the best interest OF
this company to extend the line OF its railroad
from Valdosta, Lowndes. county Ga, to the Chat-
tahoochee river. at some point on the western
line of the state.
Resolved that the route of such extension be
along the best available line northwesterly from
Vaidosta. Lowndes county. Ga. through the
counties of Lowndes Brooks. rolquitt. Worth,
Mitchell. Dougherty, Lee, Terrell, Webster:
Ra ldoph, Stewart and Qultmah' distance OF
about $40 miles
Resolved that after publication as provided
bv law a certified copy of these resolution ANA
said advertisements be filed in the Office of the
secretary of state Of the state OF Georgia. for rec
ord according to law
hereby certify that the above is atrue extract
from the minutes of the meeting.
T.. G. WEEKS Secretary.