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Connecticut western news., 1906-06-28
HIS NICE, QUIET FOURTH.
A Woodland IdyI Told In AlIeEoricnI
 Language.


 l Now, 1t was the custom in those parts to gather themselves together on the fourth day of the seventh month and to make much noise and go on a picnic and have high old time. Ac- cordingly James Dunstan Dasho arose about the first watch of the morning and went into an Inner court of his house, where slept his sons and his daughters and his bird dog. And when he found them slumbering he cried out in large voice:
 Arise, you young coyotes! This is the Fourth, and man must needs get up early and chase himself, lest the night cone and find him sober and un- mutilated."
 So they all got busy. And James and his sons straightway yoked up his mules and attached them to the spring less wagon. And they all got in and went long journey into far country. where there was q lake no larger than mans hand. And with them also was a small keg which contained neither molasses nor nails. And there were also many other people gathered to- gether at the lake, and to each other they murmured, Isn't this lovely?"
 Then did James go forth with friend and sfay birds. And they drag ged ten pound shotgun over plowed field about twelve miles. and they said they were glad they didn't have to work that day. And after they had crippled two jack rabbits they return ed and sat upon the ground and ate very Justify. partakinS without fear or favor of chicken, chowder, tarantulas and terra firma.
 And, 10, about this time the keg be- gan to get busy. And James Dunstan Dasho began to dance before the peo- pie, and he spoke many strange words, the like of which had never been heard before; and, To, q red faced man with wart on his nose awoke and re- marked that James was not pleasing unto him. And James and he straight way rushed together with much en- thusiasm. And it came to pass that James presently looked like bale of loose hay, and he said he had enough. And every one believed him. Then he slept, and when he awoke he found that his muies had wandered off about three days journey. Then he gather ed his family together, and they hot footed 1t to town. And he and his fam fly brought back all but three of the red bugs In those woods, and those three were young and would not leave their mother. And the following day his neighbors questioned him how he had spent the Fourth. And he answer ed:
 "Oh, we had a nice, quiet day in the woods. You ought to have went"- Judge
Connecticut western news., 1906-06-28
Fourth of July Questions.

I know that you cannot reply When you are asked questions like these: Did you ever try
 On the Fourth of July To eat frecrackers and cheesef The Interrogation beneath To scientists iearned and gray kindly beducnth:
 Why are there no teeth In the mouth of cannon, pray7 And then you can answer this. too It's foolish I know youn declare. But easy if you
 Think a minute or two Why doesn't hair trigger have hair7
 New York Tribune.
Connecticut western news., 1906-06-28
Benjamin Harrison's Advantage.

John Adams, viewing in Faneuil hall In his later years Trumbulls painting of the -"Declaration of Independence" recalled that when engaged in signing it a side conversation took place be- tween Benjamin Harrison, who was remarkably corpulent, and Elbridge Gerry. who was remarkably thin. An. Gerry" said Harrison. 'I shall have an advantage over you in this act" How so?" inquired Gerry. Why" re- piled Harrison, when we come to be hung for treason I am so heavy I shall plump down upon the rope and be dead in an instant. but you are so light that you will be dangling and kicking about for an hour in the air.
Connecticut western news., 1906-06-28
BUTTON HELD THEIR HANDS UP WHILE
 HUGH BOUND THEM.

little supper, and all would have come trooping back to town to see a few dozen pinwheels set off in front of the fountain in Courthouse square.
 Nipple had changed all that. even the engagement, for in the quarrel over his refusal to further the changed ar engagements Dorothy had given him back his ring, be had told her to marry Nipple if she wanted to, and both had been utterly miserable ever since.
 Hipple-Gregory Hipple-had opened clothing store In the bank building about six weeks before. and already there was talk of making him town clerk in the fall so popular had he be- come and so great an interest did he show i'll local affairs.
 It was he who had ridiculed the idea of old fashioned Fourths. It was he who had circulated the subscription pa per for the fireworks. and the "Anony nous, S100." that topped the list was more conspicuously his than if he had signed his own name.
 The speechmaking and the reading of the Declaration had been set aside as time worn. Instead there were to be races for prizes, a greased pig and all sorts of sports on land and lake in the afternoon, while in the evening $400 worth of fireworks were to be set off from a. float anchored In the lake, and there would be concert by the cornet band.
 It seemed to Hugh as if he. of all the town, had remained at home Across the square Harvey Dwight was mak- ing up the mail in the tiny postoffice. and Rem Vincent was waiting to take the single bag up to the station. Of course Turner, the station agent. was at his post, but the rest were at the grove and had been most of the day.
 Rem Vincent came over and sat down on the steps beside him. "Goln' out to the grove?" he asked enviously. "Dwlght's goin' as soon as he gets the mail made up"
 Not me-" said Hugh. ''I like an old fashioned Fourth"
 A gleam of hope sprang Into Vim cents eyes. Say" he begged, twill you take the bag to the station? It ain't heavy, just a few letters, and I Iuu Stl ouN tO lut SlONc WILL bNlSul. All the good stuff Is on the float. Them rockets just tempt you out. Nipple bet he'd have the whole town out at the grove, and he's done it."
 GO ahead" said Hugh. I'll tell Dwight" And he watched Rem make off down the street Somehow his words kept ringing through his head. Why should Nipple want to get the whole town to the grove? Was it pride or was there some other reason?
 As If in answer there came muf- fled explosion, and the step on which he was sitting shook slightly. That must have been q big bomb. Hugh look ed up. but the sky at that moment was lighted only by the stars.
 Suddenly he understood. The store was next the bank. Could the whole celebration have been arranged to get the people out of town so that a raid might be made at the bank? Nipple had announced that the best thing of the day would be the set piece. This was to be fired at II o'clock. The train went through at II. He had read of such schemes.
 There was no way of getting into the bank, and no watchman was employ ed. The solitary police officer parading the square was thought sufficient, and tonight even he was out at the grove.
Connecticut western news., 1906-06-28
How Firecrnckers Are Made.

In former times all the crackers used on the Fourth of July came from China. Now nearly all of them are made right here in America. The work is very simple. Strips of soft paste board are saturated with some ex- plosive material and rolled closely around a bit of "composition"-tha Is, powder mixed with sulphur so as to burn slowly with hissing noise, which is terminated with the sharp crack from which the "cracker" gets it's name. A primer" or a cord soaked with saltpeter, is included in the roll ing process, red cover is added, and the joy of the boy and the misery of the dog is ready for use.
Connecticut western news., 1906-06-28

There was one tiny window at the rear. and to this Hugh made his way. Ike almost betrayed himself by cry as he glanced in.
 Tine vaults of the bank were In tha te.iar to save the expense of building a pier to raise the structure to the street level. In the wall on the store side was breach, and on the floor lay the doors to the vault, blown of with dynamite. Three men were working over the contents of the safe. storing suit cases with the spoil, and from the leisurely fashion in which they worked Hugh was satisfied that they intended to take the train.
 If anything were done 1t must be done without much assistance, for the people were all out of town. Dwight would be of little use. He might get help at the station. He brushed the dirt from his knees and strolled over to the postoffice. Dwight was standing In the doorway.
 "Drat that Rem Vincent" he scolded. Seen him, Hugh?'
 Gone to the grove" explained Hugh. Il told him I'd take the bag up to the station and see that it got on board all right
 Jump In, and I'll drive you round that way" offered the postmaster. Hugh shook his head.
 "I want to use the phone moment" he said. You hurry up. They've been at it almost an hour now"
 
 cd into the buggy. Its spring lock, he explained. Be sure and shut 1t when you're through. Giddapr' And the buggy sped off down the road Vim cent had taken.
 Hugh called up the station and chat ted for Il moment then he hung up the receiver and fiattened his face against the front window.
 It was an hour before the three men emerged from the store and carefully locked It after them. They set out up the street. and Hugh. shouldering tie mail bag. started after them.
 They turned at the sound of steps, but the sight of the mail bag reassured them. and they went on. The bag was an excuse for Hugh to take it easy, and he kept them in sight until they en- tered the station. He set the mail bag on the baggage truck and went inside after the men. Turner nodded to him as he entered, and with sigh of relief Hugh sank into scat in the corner.
 Presently Button. the bagga gemas- ter. came in and approached Hugh. Apparently he had been drinking, and they were soon in worly warfare that presently passed to blows. Button drew a pistol, and Turner came out of his office with another weapon. But ton. suddenly recovering. faced the three men with Turner and held their hands up while Hugh bound them.
 It was all over i'll n moment. and the three were locked in the baggage room while Hugh and Button set off for the grove to capture Nipple.
 Nipple had promised the sensational close of the evening for II o'clock and had meant 1t to be Il set piece showing Squire Klnsman, as president of the village. surrounded by flags. The real sensation was his own arrest and the tale of the wrecked bank, but to Hugh the best part of the evening was when Dorothy slipped her hand in his and begged forgiveness so prettily that he could not even make pretense of de- bate. That kiss atoned for his not reading the Declaration. His celebra- ton came last. but 1t was by far the more sensational and satisfactory.
Connecticut western news., 1906-06-28
Sugxestionn For Fireworks.

No matter how warm and wearied a man may be a firecracker dropped down his shirt collar will stimulate him.
 One of the latest Quips Is to paint a small bomb in imitation of a golf ball and let a friend take a whack at 1t.
 One of the most Ipropitious places for a f1recracker is a fluffy hat, or, better still, the back hair.
 One of the capital diversions of an evening entertainment is to fasten a pinwheel to a lace curtain, touch a match to the fuse and see what the fremen do.
 Some may prefer a plate glass win dow for a skyrocket target, but the best authorities agree that it is seen at its best in a crowded dining room.- New York Herald.
Connecticut western news., 1906-06-28

The Firecracl<er and the Torpedo. Said jolly firecracker to q little plump torpedo,
 a suit of red And stand up in the window just as straight as we dor And this is what the smart torpedo said: 'I am just as patriotic, though I wear no scarlet jacket, For I'm no such blooming little fire brand as you. Tomorrow youll be learning, when you hear the racket What little plump torpedo then can dor'
 New York Herald.
Connecticut western news., 1906-06-28
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How Scores of Canaan People Obtain
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Connecticut western news., 1906-06-28
A Study In Anatomy.

Mamma, what part of the body is the trombone?"
 NO part of the body, my dear"
 "Yes, 1t is, because it says in the pa per here that last night while returning from the symphony concert Professor Gridel fell and broke his trombone"
Connecticut western news., 1906-06-28
Tie the Thumbs on Little Willie.

Tie the thumbs on little Willie As he wanders forth to play. It may look q trifie silly, But he'll need the thumbs some day. He may chafe at the restriction And protest against the plan, But you'll have his benediction When he gets to be a man.
 Chicago News.
Connecticut western news., 1906-06-28
@e @ Glorious Fourth
ERE it is, the Fourth ag'in ]

HERE it is, the Fourth ag'inI
 Sakes alive, how time does spinl II Don't seem like it's sixty year
 Since l first begun to hear All the loud, tarnation noise We stirred up when we was boys All of US a>wishin' powder Was lots cheaper and lots louderI Recollect with what delight Used to be up half the night Helpin' fire the anvil or Maxim other sounds of war1 Used to wish the earth was drilled Out inside and powder filled And that could somehow just Touch her off and hear her bustl
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1906-03-31
WITH THE PROCESSION
MRS. NETTIE @. HALL,
(D1oTHER ENTERPRIsE)
NEWS EDITOR.

A few extra copies Of todaYs
Enterprise, for sale at this office.
Hall and Hoover have opened
up the city restaurant.
Wanted; A good Waitress or
Waiter. Selby Cafe. 43, St
Over 125 men came in on the
11:20a. M, train to hear more
about the railroad shops.
Mr.. F. Taylor was a visitor in
town today.
Wm. Bier0an has bought the
Whitchard house near the COM
press.
Mr.. Dobyn Holmes, of the
Watt Homes Co, of Corde1e, is
in this city. His mission is to
dispose of considerable real es-
tate ia and about the city.
J. Wagner and wife and son,
7. Wagoaer, start for their old
home ia Pennsylvania next Tues
day. They were among the
early colonists and we regret
their departure but they possibly
may return later on. Mr.. Wag-
Toner still holds property inter.
ests Id this city.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1906-03-31

What these shops mean for Fitzgerald
will not at first be fully realized. The sys-
tenn is rapidly growing; the original line from
Fitzgerald to Waycross has already been adj
ded to by the purchase of tie line to Bruins
wick where valuable terminal facilities have
been proc ured on which it is proposed a mill
lion dollars in Improvements and the line from
Fitzgel aid to Townsville, which it is now
proposed to extend to Tampa Florida within
the year and on which w ork has actually be-
gun and large Investments have already been
made.
The line west to Montezuma has been ex-
tended far beyond that point and will reach
Birmingham as quick as labor and money can
accomplish that end with b anch road to
Atlanta which is also being pushed with ener-
gy. From Birmingham the road will be ex-
tended to New Orleans in all probability, and
negotiations 10 that end are now under way.
Considera bic mineral and coal lands have al
ready been Purchased in the Biz m'ngbam dis
trict. contract has been let for four large
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1906-03-31

The large shops of the A. & B. Z. R. Co..
will be located here4 This Twill be done in the
immediate future, work will begin next week.
The shops will be on large scale. Sever
al hundred thousand dollars will be spent on
them this season.
About two weeks ago Mr.. Wadley came to
Fitzgerald and called for conference with sew
eral of our leading business men and laid before
them proposition to locate here the large
shops of the company. The committee i'm
mediately set to work to comply with the re-
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1906-03-31

steamships to ply between Brunswick and
New York.
Fitzgerald is the physical center of Thu
big system and we are now reaping the beneft
OF that advantage.
Already, Fitzgerald real estate has advans
ced several hundred thousand dollars and many
deals have been made on that basis, although.
until this, Saturday, afternoon there has exs
listed some doubt at least as to the absolute
certainty of the acquisition.
We tip our hat to Vice Pres. Geo. Dole
Wadley aud the company he represents.
We felicitate Fitzgerald and the good men
who have so zea1ously labored In her behalN
these two weeks.
Thus is the prediction con
corning the development q
"Greater Fitzgerald" in 1906
made by the Enterprise last
fall, being fulfilled.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1906-03-31

For more than two weeks the Enterprise
has been impatient to announce an important
deal that means gain of a milliondollars in
tax values and 80 per cent in population for
Fitzgerald. For good business reasons the
matter has been kept quiet until the deal was
closed, which was virtually done today
For two weeks special committee oflead-
ing business men have been busily engaged in
making good on a proposition made to them by
President and General Manager Geo. Dole
Wadley.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1906-03-31
Services for Young Men

You and your young men
friends are cordially invited to
attend the Special Services for
young men, at the Baptist church
Sunday at 800 p. NJ. Come.
Capt. S. A. Brockington, OF
Brunswick, is expected today
called here by the critical condl-
ton of his sister, Mrs. H. M
Warren, who is very low as we
go to press.
C. C. Laird, of Atlanta, was in
town yesterday and today pros
pecting.
Mrs. Jane Gibbs and Mr.. r.
Gibbs went to Tifton, today TO
visit relatives.
Mr.. 7. C. Parker, of Maco q,
arrived today:
F. D. Lee and wife have taken
possession of their new home on
Ocmulgee and are at home to
their friends.
F. A. Morgan, lumberman.
of Valdosta, was in town today
on business.
L. D. Ellington, took trip to
Waycross, today on business.
The weather man pulled the
wrong string on Friday but to-
day March is shedding gentle
ftears of rain on the eve of hef
departure.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1906-03-31
A. O. B. Railroad Shops
Secured For Fitzgerald
OF Land Decided to the Company, Whc
they will Invest 100000 in Railroad Shops, Round
Houses Terminal Facilities.

qvirements of the Railroad Company and today
they closed the deaAby full compliance.
1t has been the policy of all concerned to
keep as quiet as possible the details and To
keep out Of the public prints for obvious reasons
At noon there was only two deeds to be
signed and they have been signed this after
noon, completing tract of 200 acres on the
main line of the A. & B. just west of the city
limits as per the plat below:
Thus Fitzgerald becomes virtual heaquarters
of what will soon be one of the largest railroad
systems in the south.
, 1906-07-24
Last Book Shall Be First

The book publishing trade sees
many changes. Take, for example
the present fashion of enumerating ar
authors earlier successes. Time wa
when the style of cataloguing them OF
the title page was to name them in
the order in which they were written
beginning with the first volume and
running IN down to the end of the
list. But nowadays they go the other
way about. That book which was first
is now last, and that which was last
is first. Thomas Hardy, for instance,
was a few years ago advertised in new
editions as the author of "a Pair of
Blue Eyes" Far From the Madden.
ing Crowd" and so through the list
to Tess and Jude" In later edi-
tons priority in the matter of publ
cation is disregarded. To Jude" is
assigned the place of honor, while
Tess and the rest of the noble band
marching backward. bring up the rear.
Possibly the time will come when au.
thors' books will again be named in
the order of their presentation to the
public, but judging by late title pages
the backward system of enumeration
is at present in high favor.
, 1906-07-24

attended by great danger; and there is
no ~life-saving service on the shores of
the open polar sea-admitting that
such a sea exists.
1t may after all be a close race be-
tween Wellman and Peary TO deter
mine which shall reach the North pole
first, In case Peary returns this year
with evidence that he reached the goal,
he will probably have accomplished
1t before Wellman; for the latter does
not expect Il begin his flight before
the middle of August, and by that time
Peary should be well on his way home,
After all, what is it worth? Whether
Peary overland or Wellman through
the air reaches the North pole is not a
matter of great consequence except to
them and a few other persons who take
special interest in geographical explor.
atoms. Neither the world of commerce
nor the world of science will receive
any benefit. The attempt to reach the
pole should be classed with attempts
to climb the Matterhorn or to do other
difficult, dangerous and utterly useless
things.-Denver Republican.
, 1906-07-24
RUSSELL SAGE.

The life of Russell Sage was one of
the most notable in American history.
He showed the possibilities open to
young men who care to devote their
lives to the mere making of money,
Sage, however, at n time arose to
considerable political distinction. He
named a vice president of the United
States, Willard Fillmore, and served
two terms in congress. He had more
ready cash than any man in the world
and loaned more money than any sim
gle individual. The annals of Wall
street give him credit for having been
squeezed" nee good and hard. He
lost $4,000, 900 during the furry, but
soon retrieved his fortune. To his dy-
ing day he close-fsted and prob
ably saved nine-tenths o fhis annual
income. He was born in 1916, and
therefore had the pleasure of seing the
railroad, the telegraph, the steamship,
the telephone, the electric light and
such modern inventions as the phono-
graph and the linotype come into gen
eral use. His start in life was made
largely through the sale of whisky and
in horse trades, hence he cannot be
held up as a model for good young
men.
, 1906-07-24
Our Victories at Athens.

In the Olympic games recently CON
cluded in Athens the American anna
tours met and e&sily defeated the Eu-
ropeans at sports in which they were
supposed to be invincible. This is but
another instance of the supremacy Of
the stars and stripes. During the past
SO years there have been hundreds of
instances to prove the supremacy OF
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