Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-25
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he met there. was exceedingly we'll pleased
and interested in the youngest business
man present. Indeed. they became fast
friends before the convention was over.
And Mr.. Wilson promised to come out to
Master Willie's Ansora goat ranch at Han
cock. He wants the opportunity of seeing
how the first prize, the one-year -old Kid.
King of Sierra. which Willie bought and
paid $175 for, Is progressing.
The young goat breeder has flock OF the
best blooded Angoras in the country.
Every cent of money that went to stock
his goat ranch In the first place. he earned
himself working on his fathers farm. II
he keeps on at the rate be has begun there
Is no telling how soon the lad may have
corner on Angora goats. for these interest
ing little animals appear to be peculiarly
well adapted for bringing great fortune to
him. -,.i,
Youngest dead shot Il" the United States
Is the distinction won by seven-year-old
Horace Franklin Lenhart Of New Hanover,
'ntgomery county, Pa. He Is, perhaps.
,he youngest boy in the world who can han
die a gun with the skull Of an expert marks
man. which, at times. Is marvellous, being
able to fire either a ride or shotgun with
amazing skill. >. ,-...
When Horace was only six years old his
indulgent father bought him breech-load-
ing shotgun. and before returning from a
trip to the woods three rabbits fell victims
to the splendid and unerring aim Of the
juvenile marksnlan. Since that occurrence
the young marksmans skill has developed
sstonishingly and has become even more
notable.
A Dead Shot
He can shoot anything within reasonable
range. and has repeatedly hit the bulls
eye at great distances to the amazement OF
spectators
Not merely prodigy In general way, but
born orator. Is nine-year-old Robert b.
Until nf n mi
ton street. Denver, Col.
Recently before large audience in his
own city this wonderful young orator. who
has concluded to follow professional
career, delivered an GRAFTON on THE News
boys Christmas" rather lengthy speech.
preston of the beautiful thoughts contained
in the discourse and astonished even the
most proficient adults who heard him.
AS a result of this great hit the bright
lad has received numerous requests for his
appearance at various entertainments.
Some of these he has accepted.
Great things are being predicted for Mas
ter Smith elocutionist and his parents
will see to 1t that he shall have every ad-
vantage in the development Of his wonder
full talent.
A Six-Year-old Preacher.
In six-year-old Lawrence Lennis. 1.-THE
baby evangelist of Burlington. Iowa, Is
revealed one Of the greatest wonders of
the age. With the power of fervid ora
tor this youngster expounds the scriptures
to the great establishment of his hearers.
He is now conducting revival services in the
vicinity Of his home, and is nightly greeted
with crowded churches
Although he has had no schooling. he can
repeat chapter after chapter of the Bible
accurately. and he also delivers long, in
teresting and earnest discourses on Bible
texts. Many conversions have been the re-
suit of his religious meetings
In speaking of his career Lawrence said:
Il felt inspired to teach the gospel when
I was two and half years DID, and told
my mother of the divine call, explaining
that God had prepared me for evangelistic
work. She said 1 was too young to preach,
but kept right on embracing the calling.
Il preached before large congregations
when I was but four years old, which was
the beginning of my evangelistic work. 1
never. attended school in my life. neither
have l received any information concerning
the Bible God teaches me all know. BY
His power I may haysc wisdom and might:
/ can read and write. but my mother never
taught me- neither did any one else"