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The Monticellonian., 1903-11-12
How to Press Cloth

When woolen cloth Is to be pressed, but not washed, Ii is sometimes the question of how best to give il the dampness that will enable the hot iron 10 remove folds and wrinkles. Good results are 10 be had by wringing a sheet out of warm water. spreading it on large table, arranging upon 1t the pieces 10 be pressed and then folding or rolling all in a bundle After lying thus for several hours. the cloth Is evenly damp, but not wet, and all creases and fold soften 10 the best possi- ble condition for the ironing The press ing rather than the ironing must be done slowly with irons not too hot nor too cool. moving them just fast enough to prevent one from printing its outline on the goods Hot enough to raise the steam, but not hot enough to scorch the wool, is right for the irons. Ladies cloth treated thus loses every crease and the too clinging softness lent it by wear. Thinner goods are handled the same way with success The process, of course, is that followed by all tailors and called "sponging." except that no pressing fol- lows the dampness of new cloth. It be- ing merely spread smooth and left to dry. Boston Budget.
The Monticellonian., 1903-11-12
Has He Found Itt

Polk. Ark. Nov 9-A remedy that will absolutely cure Rheumatism has been dis covered by Mir George Hiland of this place Mr Hiand is satisfied that the remedy he has used is a sure cure, for t cured h1m ot a very serious case of Acute Rheumatism when he was so bad tina; Ee could not move. This is what he says
 'I was troubled with what Is called Acute Rheumatism in 1900 l was in such shape that 1 could not move without help 1 was treated by physician. who helped me some, but 1 was still in great pain when my wife saw Dodd's Kidney Pills advertised as q cure for Rheumatism She insisted on my trying them. and l felt better after taking he first box continued. and now am well and able 10 work all the time l have found Dodd 3 Kidney Pills to be just what they are claimed to be- perfect cure tor Rheumatism, ,,,,, to settle all doubt a. to whether or not Rheu- matism can be cured
The Monticellonian., 1903-11-12
SMALLEST STATE IN EUROPE.
Recently Lost Its Identity by Being Annexed to BeIGium-Hnd Only
 1,200 Inhabitants.

Few people are aware that the smallest state in Europe has just ceased to exist, says the Philadelphia Public Ledger. The minute country in question was neither Monaco, nor San Marine. nor Andorra, nor yet Leichtenstein, but Moresnet-a small scrap of territory between Belgium and Prussia, net far from AiX-la- Cha belle. The independence of Moresnet dates from 1915. and it was only a few days ago that the two reighboring states at last arrived at any agree ment for its absorption.
 Moresnet has now been annexed by Belgium, while Prussia receives a pc cuniary indemnity. The amount of the latter should be large, for neutral Moresnet contained the most valuable deposits of zinc in the world. The decision was hastened by the estab- lishment of a gambling he'll there, which was stopped by the Belgium government.
 The inhabitants, who paid no taxes and were free from military service will be the losers l ' their compulsory incorporation In the Belgian kingdom But as there are only 1,200 of them they could not resist the act of annex atioD. Had they. like San Marine, de
The Monticellonian., 1903-11-12
RELICS OF A POET
Authenticity of Shakespearean Me
 morials to Be Investigated.
The shakespenrc's Birthplace Trust Formed Ut stratfOrd-On-AvOnt to Search Ont Truth in Connec-
 tion with Each Relic.

What is and what is not worth pre- serving as a memorial of Shakespeare must always be an interesting question, not only to Englishmen. but to Amer jeans. The Shakespeare Birthplace trust has been formed to search out the truth in connection with each relic, and see that as far as possible only the plain truth is told about the articles preserved In StratfCrd-on-Ayon.
 Even Shakespeare house is in large part restoration, a fact duly stated on the souvenir ticket given to each visitor who pays for admission. Fortunately, the birthplace needed less restoration than the adjoining and communicating house which was John Shakespeare s business place. and is now the museum :; yet even the birthplace has had such pos abilities of gradual alteration that the
The Monticellonian., 1903-11-12
DETIiSAIDA.
q Tale of the Time of the Cacsars-Dy Malcolm Dearborn, Author
 of "Iionel ArdOu.

This story covers an interesting period, that of the brutal Tiberius Caesar and the trial and death of Christ. There are two scenes Tn which the Saviour figures, al he IS being led 10 execution, and the effect his presence produces on the two chief per sonages ot the story Is graphically described.
 The hero, Arlstarchus, Is a Roman noble et great wealth. His father, Pe{ronius, has been doomed to death by order of Augustus Caesar, whom he had unintentionally of tended. On his last night on earth, while Petronlus was looking from the roof of his palace, he witnessed strange light in the heavens. It rose, paused, vibrated, then slowly disappeared ln its course towards Syria.
 While he was still gazing al it, slave ap- breaches and announces to him the birth of a son. The Roman marvels, and at once as soeiates the wendrous light in the heavens with the birth of his son. The light, of course, was the star of Bethlehem, pro, claiming the birth of Christ, whose influence over Petronius' son makes up the main in- cidents of the story. That night Petronu, dies by his own hand to avoid the ignomin- ious death planned for him by Augustus. Aristarchus, grown 10 manhood, becomes dlsgusted with the materialism and vapld luxury of Rome, and is moreover. involved m a quarrel with Tiberius during one of the latter's drunken orgies. He flies Rome and turns Eastward in his course. There he itdi hs VA tue SAlduEc idlht OL Aut -NdLu- rene whom he forwith desires to see. His wish IS granted by sight of Jesus as he Is being led to execution. The effect upon the Roman IS intense; its reyolutionizes his whole life.
 The heroine, Bethsaida, who. gives name to the story. Is a maiden of humble birth but of strange character and commanding beau ty. Her father has trained her to be dane ing girl at the court of Pllate. She, too, sees Christ as he Is being led to death. and the effect wrought causes her to plan flight from the influence of Pate and his court.
 Chance brings about meeting between her and Aristarchus, and their mutual eXpe- riences in the encounter with Christ form bond between the strangely assorted pair, whose training and environment had been so foreign to one another.
 The alternate bursts of tyranny and kindli- ness that distinguish Pilate whose love for his wife, Claudia, despite his ntidelity to her, is his one saving trait, make an engag- ing study. Claudia herself will, doubtless, appeal to many readers as the most loveable character in the book. Her justice, religious sympathy and devotion are well depicted.
 The tone of the book Is that of unquestion- ing belief in the miraculous birth and mis- sion of Christ.
 Handsomely bound in Cloth, l2mo., Sl 30 Published by the G. W. Dillingham; con- pany, New York.
The Monticellonian., 1903-11-12
THE BUTT.'EM.OvER PEOPLE.

Ain't If painful though. to meet 'em-
 Guess you'll sayvy who l mean: Sort Of folks that's always finding
 Spots or folks you thought were clear Here's the sort of tolts they hand you
 Sort that gives you tasting hurts: Shes a winning little creature
 Amt fl awful that she fiirts?'' You may know some jolly fellow
 With countenance you like Just about as clean q locker
 As you'd ever chance 10 strike. Comes this hammer-arm' d despoiler.
 Always watching cut for kinks. Saying: Bully little fellow
 Simply shameful that he drinksn Or some hard worked fellew-b being
 That you've learned to know Of late, Fighting braveiy and una.ded
 'Gainst stubborn froWning fate; Just mention inadvertent
 To this butt over pest: Acts hard up [ keep il quiet
 How hes leatherin' his nest" Then that other chap, whose handciasp Oft had saved you from despair Surely there's no blot or blemish
 On his 'scutcheon white and fair. But this human turkey bGszard
 Seeking stains on every life. Sneers: Hes never half so jolly
 When you see him with his wife" Oh, these butt-'em-over people.
 With their poison-pointed darts Aimed always at fellow beings.
 Tearing idols from our hearts! When our eyes are blind 10 failings. God in mercy. keep them blind If to see would start us probing
 For the frailties We might find. Baltimore American
The Monticellonian., 1903-11-12
THE WRONG SMILE.
That Is in the Case of Young Lady Who Was Scale
 Breaker.
He kneels a, the feet of the he:ress.

He kneels at the feet Of the he;ress
 Now, in order to make plain what is to fol low, let us state that the helress weighs 3oo pounds. says Judge. True love, however. we will concede for the sake of argument, knows DO wast-lines. And no woman Is ever SO lat as her fortune. Therefore. to proceed, messieurs.
 He kneels as we have previously said, at the feet of the heiress.
 You are all the world to me-" be ex- claims
 "What?" she pants. You wretch are you aware of the fact that the equator Is tue largest diameter ot the world :!
 In vaIn does he argue that the equator IS an imaginary line. This only makes 1t worse.
 MetaphoriealIy. she sits down on hlm; meta aphorically, he Is crushed
The Monticellonian., 1903-11-12
Wise.

Though worth several millions, Hugh Me Laughlin, the Brooklyn democratic boss, spends very little money on himself. his clothing at times being absolutely shabby. His chief lieutenant, James Shevlin, is a relative by marriage and dealer in shoes. says a New York exchange. Come over to my store" said Shevlin one day, "and get you pair of good shoes made" The old man demurred at first, but finally consented and was measured for fine pair. Shortly aft erward he received a billfo SIP just about three times as much as he is accustomed 10 pay for footwear He looked at the docu- ment gravely for minute, wrote across the face of it. "Collect from Shevlin; he's re- sponsible." remailed 1t to the sender and beard nothing more about the matter.
The Monticellonian., 1903-11-12
PcnnsyINnnin.s NntnrnI Menlth.

The most valuable of the states re- sources are it's fuels, in the form or anthracite. bituminous coal, petroleum and natural gas. It is to the posses sion of these fuels. so asserts Mr Ad- dison B. Burk in an article on Penn sylvania in Pearson's. that Pennsyl- vania owes it's supremacy in the inGus- tries of iron and steel and glass. 1t produces nearly all the anthracite mined in the United States, as well as very large part of the bituminous coal; and for many years it has 1eel the source of main supply of petroleum and natural gas. Although it's agr!- cultural interests are oyershadowed by it's mineral products. it had 224,2Is farms in l900 valued at $S9S, PIP ,750 with live stock valued at s102, 439, ,1S3 and with farm products for the year worth SPOT S95, 600, In foreign con- merce alone il has fallen behind Philadelphia was at one time the chief commercial port of the country.
The Monticellonian., 1903-11-12

which were exceedingly variable, some- times excessive and at other times seanty. The color was high, and pass ages were accompanied with scalding sensation. Doan's Kidney Pills soon regulated the kidney secretions, male- ing their color normal and banished the inflammation which caused the scalding sensation. can rest well, my back is strong and sound and I feel much better in every way"
 For sale by all dealers, price 50 cents per box. FOSTER-MILBUEN CO, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Monticellonian., 1903-11-12

Auntie-"Do you know you are playing with two very naughty little boys, Joanny - Johnuy@"Y Auntie-"You do; I'm surprised Why don't you play with good little bovs% Johnny" Because their mothers won't let them! !'-Punch.
The Monticellonian., 1903-11-12

Wife-.I have been thinking l ought to give you q birthday present, Harold. Illus band-"Oh, very well. Just write down what il shall be and I'll buy it on my Way uptown. Town Topics
The Monticellonian., 1903-11-12
solo Would Be Appreciated.

"Alow me to introduce you to Prof Apen Stocker He has this season surmounted the difficulties of the Matterhorn.
 70. delighted, professor. l must beg ot you to attend my next mu>ledl reception nd bring the Matterhorn with you!'-stray
The Monticellonian., 1903-11-12
His Classification.

"Tell me what you eat" said the wise guy, "and I'll tell you what you are.
 "Rats!" ejaeuated the seoher
 "Ah! retofed the W. 2. According to the dope book you are Ghinaman. Chi cago Daily News.
The Monticellonian., 1903-11-12
More Informntion Wanted.

He-Could you love me if l lost all my money
 She-IIoa muca have you to lose e?-Stray Stories.
The Monticellonian., 1903-11-12

Butler-sI know that butcher acts rather queerly at times. but the doctor says he < in full control of his mental faculties. Baker "I es but that cannot call for much of an effort, you know s-Boston Transcript.
The Monticellonian., 1903-11-12

Mrs Nexdore-"I guess you heard my daughter practising today. The music teacher was there today: sae's taking les sons by the quarter Mrs Pepprey-"ln- deed? 1 thought It was by the pound. = PniIadelpbia Press
The Monticellonian., 1903-11-12
HAPPY WOMEN.

Mrs. Pare, wife of E.
 Pare, a prom inent re l. dent of Glas- g ow K ", says: .'I was $ Il fl erin 2 from a com plication of kidney trou- bles. Besides a bad back, l had a great deal of trou- ble with the secretion S,
The Monticellonian., 1903-11-12

clined the dangerous gift of casino they might have remained neutral and ohecnre
The Monticellonian., 1903-11-12

When little Miss Canada picks up her A. B. C. she flies into dreadful passion. It may be recalled that A. R. (. stand for Alaska Boundary Gommission.-Clevela Plain Dealer
The Monticellonian., 1903-11-12

It is economy to be truthful It pays It is dignihed It may offend few tc refuse information desired, but it will of fend more to pervert verity.-C Chicago In ter Ocean,
The Monticellonian., 1903-11-12

Mrs. L. (. Glover, Vice-Pres- ' ident Milwaukee, Wis.,, Business WOman's Association, is another one of the million women who have been restored to health by using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege- table Compound.
 "DEAR MRs. PINKHAM:- was mar ried for several years and no children blessed my home. The doctor said had a complication of female troubles and I could not have any children un- less I could be cured. He tried to cure me, but after experimenting for sew eral months, my husband became dis gusted, and one night when we noticed the testimonial of woman who had been cured of similar trouble through the use of Lydia F.. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, he went out and bought bottle for me. l used your medicine for three and one-half months. improving steadily in health, and in twenty-two months child came. cannot fully express the joy and thankfulness that is in my heart. Our home is different place now, as we have something to live for, and all the credit is due to Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com pound. Yours very sincerely, MRs. l.. c. GLOVER, GA Grove St., Milwaukee Wis" Vice President, Milwaukee Business Woman's Association. = S5o00 forfeit # original Of abooe letter proofng genuine sess cannot be produced.
The Monticellonian., 1903-11-12

X tree in Berwick. Me, which is be- lieved to have been planted in 1880, has now reached a circumference of 35 feet II inches at one foot from the ground
The Monticellonian., 1903-11-12
His Financial Plan.

You seem to have no ambition" as serted the hustler.
 But have said the indolent man, "I intend to be rich"
 Then why don't you work-like Brown, for instance?"
 An" said the indolent man. i've had my eye on him for some time. Good fellow. Brown! like to see him piling wealth up. He's working for me. you. know"
 Working for you?'
 "Yes. He's killing himself making a fortune. and plan to get it by mar rying his widow. w.''-Chicago Post
The Monticellonian., 1903-11-12

..Yes, if 1 do say 1t, said the conceted fellow, "she's crazy for me" How unneces- sry," remarked Miss Sharpe, you don't re- guire any assistance in that direction. - Philadelphia Press
The Monticellonian., 1903-11-12

Money refunded for each package ol Putnam Fadeless Dyes if unsatisfactory.
The Monticellonian., 1903-11-12

T hey equal those that have been cost ing you from S4.00 to S5.00. The im- mense sale of w. l.. Douglas shoes proves their superiority over all other makes.
 Sold by retail shoo dealers everywhere. Look for name and price on bottom.
 That Douglas uses Cor. ona Colt proves there k value In Douglas shoes. Corona Is the highest grade Pat.Leather made.
 Edsf Color Eu,Istt
The Monticellonian., 1903-11-12

A very popular couple-two dollars-Ghi cago Daily News.
The Monticellonian., 1903-11-12

Never judge the weather by the prediC tlons of prophet-Chicago Daily News.
The Monticellonian., 1903-11-12

A reverse Is where you turn your money over the wrong waY.-Puck
The Monticellonian., 1903-11-12

I am sure Piso's Cure for Gonsumptiol saved my life three years ago.-Mrs. Thos Robbins, Norwich, x Y, Feb. r, 1900.
The Monticellonian., 1903-11-12
Nothing More to He Said.

Miss Marks-Does she patronze auctions? :? Mrs Down-Does She? Why she would buy eggs at one.-Stray Stories.
The Monticellonian., 1903-11-12

For each big man at the top there are million little ones at the bottom.
The Monticellonian., 1903-11-12
To Cure aCoId in One Day.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund money if it fails to cure 25c.
The Monticellonian., 1903-11-12

christened. We have no contemporary description of the font at which the cere- mony took place But We have the bap- tismal record:-"1564, April 26. Guliel- mus tilius Johannes Shakspere;" we know that this is the old font" and it's style takes us back to at least as early as Shakespeare s time
 H SNOWDFN WARD
The Monticellonian., 1903-11-12

To accept good aGylee Is out 10 inereas ones own ability.-Goethe.
The Monticellonian., 1903-11-12

Naporing sometimes serves to fog the IS sue-Puek
The Monticellonian., 1903-11-12

N.
 
 Peruna Medicine Columbus Gentlemen Last caught cold which seemed tie Kidneys and affected them badly remedies largely advertised they did foremen told the help using Peruna in similar case and af procured indeed blessing large part the trouble such had affected bottles Peruna entirely Iwoud salary "--JOHN T. SHERMAN
The Monticellonian., 1903-11-12
w. L. DOUGLAS
 s3.so & 8 SHOES SsISN SsSn.

You can save from sP3 to $5 yearly by wearing w. L. Douglas $3.50 or $3 shoes.
The Monticellonian., 1903-11-12

serious nature of the disease is at on ce suspected, but the chronic variety may come on so gradually and insidiously that it's presence is not suspected until afterit has fastened itself thoroughly upon it's victims.
 At the appearance of the first symp- tom Peruna should be taken. This remedy strikes at once at the very root of the disease.
 A book on catarrh sent free by The Peruna Medicine Co.,, Columbus, O.
The Monticellonian., 1903-11-12

MT. Jacob FIeig writes from 44 Sum- her avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y.
 sT am now new man af fhe age of sevenfy-HYe years, thanks to your wonderful remedy Peruna. "---Jacob Fieig.
 Catarrhal inflammation of the mucous lining of the kidneys, also called "Bright's disease" may be either acute or chronic. The acute form produces symptoms of such prominence that the
The Savannah morning news., 1903-07-08

FOR RENT, THAT LARGE TWO
story brick store, sixty feet front ex-
tending to lane, at present occupied
by ]. w. Teeple; possession Oct. /. APP
ply r. A. We'll g. Co.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-07-08

POSITION WANTED BY YOUNG
man of good character. S. c. j., care
this office,
The Savannah morning news., 1903-07-08
FIGHT OF HEAVYWEIGHTS.

san Francisco, Cal, July with
both men in active training, interest
in the heavyweight championship bat
tie between Corbett and Jeffries, to
take place in the arena of the Yose-
mite Athletic Club four weeks hence.
is rapidly increasing. Jeffries has now
had about two weeks of active train
ing and appears to be rounding into
splendid condition. He has begun to
take off weight and appears confident
of bis ability to reach 2l5 pounds
without much difficulty. AT Hardin
Springs. where the champion is in
training. he boxes every day with his
brother and Kennedy and also indul-
ges in considerable road work in COM
pany with Bob Fitzsimmons.
Corbett's training camp is likewise a
scene of activity these days, in fact
the activity there is more strenuous
than with Jeffries and his trainers as
Corbett believes in more active work
than does the campion. Since he COM
menced training more than a month
ago Corbett has kept at it constantly
and it is with difficulty that his train
ers persuade him to ease up for any
length of time The former champion
says he is much stronger and weighs
considerably more than when he fought
Jeffries a few years ago, at COney Is
land. He expects to enter the ring in
the approaching contest Weighing in
the vicinity of 1877 pounds
The Savannah morning news., 1903-07-08
AFRICANDER THE STAR
OF THREE-YEAR OLDS

New York. July 7-Africander, this
years Suburban winner, added anoth-
er classic event to his already long list
of victories by capturing the rich
Lawrence Realization, worth $lS, 4S5, at
sheepshead Bay to-day.
Africander's victory to-day stamps
him as the best 3-year-old in training
East. The son of Star Ruby also broke
rhe worlds record by covering the dis
lance, one mile and five furlongs, in
2:45 1-5.
Short Hose, the favorite, was never
prominent, being shut off on the first
turn. and finished back in the ruck
Only a few moments delay at the
post and they were off to a good start
AS they flashed past the grand stand
the first time Golden Maxim was lead
ing by half a length with Whorler sec
ond, Savable third and Africander
fourth. Golden Maxim continued to
show the way around the paddock turn
and increased his lead over Whorler
from half a length to one and half.
Turning into the stretch Golden
Maxim still held his advantage. Sava-
bic was second on the outside and Afri-
cander third on the rail- Here Bullman
made his effort to come through, but
ran into a pocket. 1t looked as if Gold
The Savannah morning news., 1903-07-08
KIDNEY AND BLADDER
TROUBLES PROMPTLY CURED.
A Sample ROttle SentFREE by Mail.

DR. Kilmer's Swamp-Root, the great
kidney remedy, fulfils every wish in
promptly curing kidney, bladder and
uric acid troubles, rheumatism and pain
in the back. 1t corrects inability to
hold water and scalding pain in pass
ing 1t, or bad effects following use of
liquor, wine or beer. and oVercomes
that unpleasant necessity of being COM
PEELED to go often during the day and
TO get up many times during the night
The mild and the extraordinary effect
OF swamp Root is soon realized. 1t
stands the highest for it's wonderful
cures of the most distressing cases.
Swamp Root is not recommended for
everything, but if you have kidney,
liver, bladder or uric acid trouble you
will find it just the remedy you need.
If you need medicine you should
have the hest. Sold by druggists in
hfty-cent and one dollar sizes. You
may have sample bottle of
this great kidney remedy, Swamp
Root, and book that tells
all about it and it's great cures,
both sent absolutely free by mail. Ad-
dress DR.. Kilmer & Co, Binghamton,
N. Y. When writing, be sure to men
ton that you read this generous offer
ir the Savannah Morning News. Don't
make any mistake, but remember the
name, Swamp-Root, DIR. Kilmer's
Swamp-Root, and the address. Bing-
hamton, N. Y, on every bottle.