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The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1908-03-20
There Were Two Moons.

Mr. Lansing was reading his even
Ing paper when his daughter Marie,
aged seven, rushed into the house,
greatly excited
Father, Father" she exclaimed,
breathlessly.
What is it. my child" cried the
proud parent, anxiously.
"Oh, papa. there's two moons, to-.
night
Two moons. No. you're mistaken.
There is only one moon"
Yes. there is" she insisted. when
was around the corner at Jessie Ben
sons house, | saw one, and there's an
other right over our roof"
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1908-03-20
Misunderstood.

While Southern clergyman was in
the vary act Of praying for rain his
petition was answered by the coming
OF a terrific electric storm. Between
the peals the dominic was heard lifting
up his voice in remonstrance.
"Oh, Lord. thou hast not compre-
hended our need. Oh. Lord, thou hast
misunderstood our request. What we
want Oh Lord, is a gentle shower, and
not. Oh Lord, a gully-washer."
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1908-03-20
Must Keep in STYLE.

Bilderkin-That table is altogether
too rickety Why, it creaks if YOU
put your hand on it.
Shopkeeper-Well, that's all the
style, sir. It's built that way on pur.
pose. You cant read an account of
fashionable dinner parties without
noticing how the tables groaned un-
der the weight of the delicacies." WHY
in the regular way of business we
ought to charge IS extra for them
kind of tables, but seeing it's you, etc.
STRAY Stories.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1908-03-20
The EaoIe.

Two Irishmcn stood peering up at a
new flag l.ole, in the public square, re-
marking Tie bright bronzed ball sur
mounted by Il large bird at the top.
Suddenly before their very eyes, this
bird, which had been only resting there,
took wing and flew over their heads.
The Hishmen stared "Begobbs,
No!ke," then calculated one, they fr-
got L nail tn eagle down."
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1908-03-20
Mr.. Henpekt's Opinion Of n.

Mrs. Henpekt-Silas, here is a piece
In the paper about Kentucky man
who walked thirty-two miles after a
marriage license. That's the kind of
men they raise out West.
Mr, HenDetk tabsently-
Well. I'll bet cent In Iess'n a year
he'll be willing to walk twice that dis
tance for chance to get rid of (sud-
denly ;eCollecting) er-h hm-kinder
looks rs If we might get shower be-
fore night: don't it?
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1908-03-20
Wanted q Full Load.

Pat had taken contract 10 carry
brick, the agreement being thirteen
bricks TO the load. Finally he came to
the last hcdful. when TO his great dis
tress there were only eleven bricks to
90 In it. Then happy thought struck
him. Say, Mr.. Contractor" he called
70 the boss in the third story. throw
me down two bricks"
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1908-03-20

Al Atlanta university on December
slsi Edward Twichell Ware, son of the
hrst president and founder of the in
stitntion, will succeed as the third
president Of the university to his faith
er's great work,
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1908-03-20
In SuRnenRe

Are you sure he will die, doctor -
Il trust not. madam"
Are you sure he will recover"
Il should not like to commit my,
self to that extent, madam"
But when can you let me know
whether or not to order mourning?"-
Houston Post.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1908-03-20

Ambassador Tower has arranged
Tor depntation from the Arion So
eiety OF Brooklyn to sing before EN-
oeror William when the members Of
the society visit Germany and Austria
next spring. The deputation will con-
sist of $50 voices.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1908-03-20

Nothing Is more amable than true
modesty. and nothing is more con-
temptible than the false. The one
guards virtue, the other betrays it
Fenelon
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1908-03-20

Sooner or later a woman is sur
priscd to discover that her husband
actually knew what he was talking
about.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1908-03-20
Proud Of His Ancestors.

Bill-What in the world do you sup
pose makes whales blow so much?
Jili-Why. didn't you ever hear that
Jonah story
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1908-03-20
Safe Place,

ut states here that bulldog shoes
are in fashion again." remarked Mr.
Stubb as he perused the --latest styles
for men" column.
That so?" laughed Mrs. Stubb in
credulously. "Why-er-where does a
bulldog carry his shoes?"
Don't you know, Maria?"
NO, John"
Why. in his grip, Of course"
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1908-03-20
Where They Would Meet,

A news item published in the paint
ers' column Of the Cleveland Citizen
recently has called forth widespread
comment. The statement read:
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1908-03-20
ArtfuI SchemA.

Mrs. Knicker-That little Jones boy
has such beautiful table manners.
Mrs. Bocker-Yes. his mother al
ways feeds him at home before he is
invited out.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-08


1t was a bright sunny day II, June
at the small but happy home AT Lne
foot OF hill. with the flowers SEND
ing forth their sweet frat GRANGE, tne
weil-kept gravel walks. the fruit trees
bending low with their heavy load OF
fruit and peeping through the trees
one could see the blue waters OF the
Atlantic
Vernon waiting for the arrival of her
two cousins. Philip and George YER
non. At haif-past 4 the boys arrived "a;
They were very noisy. but heaithy anu
strong. They were to spend the sum
mer with Esther. They had been there
four weeks and had a delightful time
when one Saturday they took a notion
to BIO boating. ].
two smaller children of Mr.. White,
Bertha and Willie The parents not be-
ing at home, the children set out. They
had a delightful ride. but when re-
turning the boat upset. The boys held
out long enough to save the other
children. They were taken up by an
old fisherman and carried home wet
and exhausted. They were in bed for
a long time with an awful cold. but
one day while waiting in the. yard they
were sent for by Mr.. White.
They went expecting to be scolded
for taking the children out. but in
stead there was table spread, and
Esther was at the head, Mr.. White
marched them in praising them for
saving his children. From this the
children learned lesson to be brave.
Composed by LOUISE TALBOTT.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-08

good to be out In the sunshine. ] lust
would not grow fast enough, and one
day I heard two men say: ITS time
to work this CORN. So tho fnen got
some plows and -cultivatorB and came
out to work US. Every minute we
thought wo would be tramplcd on by
the horses or knocked up by the plows.
Fortunately, escaped that, but an
impudent mule reached down ana bit
off my prettiest and longest green
stalk. I wept bitterly.
Soon I noticed my companions colors
were changing. Tfey were losing their
beautiful green color and turning
brown. was, too. Some men came
and took ali our blades OF fodder, off.
1t was now November; the frost had
left us ripe. was now n grown, ripe
car of corn. they sl,ncked me and put
me In barn. After had stayed III the
barn for quite a while. they shelled
me and put me In bag with my
friends ana carried us to a mill and
had us ground into meal.
We were soon carried to ho,tse and
made into dough The cook cooked us.
What became Of us then?
Written by HUGH BEAI,
(Aged twelve yearsD
Tunsall, Va. X. r. b. No. 1. Box 80.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-08
Our Trip to Illinois.


II We started October the, I'd at 1
o'clock. mamma, my uncle and l. We
went to Washington and took the Bal
timore AMI Ohio route. We went
Harper's Ferry. Cumberland.
Cincinnati, Springfield and
many other cities, and arrived at our
own destination. Virginia. ILL.,. at Q
o'clock on the night of the 3D.. We
went to visit mammals old home and
relatives. We, were very tired, but
happy. Our unclss, aints and cous-
ms were 50 glad to see iis. Virginia
is pleasant and beautiful little town.
1t has many churches and 81 grand col
lege. We had a lovely time while
there-went nutting. picnicking, driving
ana to many entertainments. Every
one tried to make us see a good time.
The fruit crop was fine. How we did
eat peaches. apples. pears and other
fruit. We stayed six weeks and were
sorry to tell our many relatives and
friends good-by, but glad to return
home. We brought with us many
pleasant memories and nementoes of
our pleasant visit. Written by
OLIVE SOUTTER.
Aged eleven.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-08
THE KING or SONG.

Shall ever forget my first mern,iing
In I.lchmond2 1 had been travelling
for three days. and arrived lats IN thc
evening, trayel-WGrn and weary, AT
iJrs. Woiton's. supper ended. SCOT,
sunk to. sleep and enjoyed nish. Oh
repose.
Early in the morning ! was startled
10y The long Growing of cock, nnpa.
rently Just bensatl 1y W'ndf fyi.,te nen
chicken. and the anxious "eluck,
eluck" OF another lien. LIZA, fiall' ,s;,, nsf
HUE one to .h her n ior pro'sc.''a asa's'
There Is trouble II, the poultry yard;
/ thought. IL trust Master Hawk VIII
be disappointed Of his prey. Hut now
heard another and stranger souna
which we'll knew. It was the WHO;
harsh. scream Of the bald eagle, ana
close upon this came sweet. pure.
Of tx Tie brown thrush Z heard many
songs OF the bird that morning. when
/ was listening to the most bcautiful
song ever sung by a bird. J heard a
horrld scream: a started from my
dream of delight.
King Mockingbird tfor now | recog-
niaed Ellis MajestyD, mischieyously
silent. Then he began 70 show OFF for o.
my benefit. He crowed. he growled he
screamed and he quaked. Then. for
variety, he sang the bluebird's sweet
song far better than ever the blueblrd
sang 1t himself. Then lie Knocked all
the other birds and sang many songs
The last song was. a jubiiant meioaS.
He sang until I forget there was any
enc else In. The wide world except
'>'i' ELv1A WOOD.
ma -lNa shi nntnn ST. HAmptOn. Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-08

IF was only sure that is right.
whispered Sam to himself, after he had
finished his sum AMI was about to take.
it up to the teacher.
POOH. whispered Dick over his
shoulder, take Il up. She's too busy
to look at it closely, and won't know
whether 1t is right or not.
. wv hat did you tell me that for?"
Sam demanded of Dick when they went
out at recess.
That's the way to get along easy
answered Dick.
But it isn't getting along easy that
I'm after; it's being and doing right.
II my work isn't done right. 1t won't
do me any good to have 1t passed by
the teacher. l want to be sure I'm
right"
a greatman once said: II would rather
he right than President. a email
mani mean in spirit-would have
said: II would rather get along easy
than to be right" rho boy who looks
at getting easy through more closely
than he does ut being exactly right is
apt to make small, mean man in
character, however much money or
success he may gain.
ELLA N. .PARNELL.
a509 East Marshall ST., City.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-08
THE ROSE.

There was once poor woman who
had two children, and the youngest
went every day into the forest to fetch
wood. Once, when ii had strayed far
away looking for branches. little but
strong and healthy child came to IT
and helped 1t to pick up wood, and
carried the bundles up TO the house:
but then, in less than a moment. he
was gone. The child told its mother
of this but she would not believe 1t.
at last the child brought home a rose.
and told It's mother that beautiful
child had given 1t, ana had said that
when the rose was in full bloom he
would come again. The mother put
the rose into water. One morning the
child did not get out of bed, and Its
mother went to 1t and found 1t dead:
but 1t lay looking quite happy and
pleased. ard the rose that same morn
ing was in full bloom.
Written and composed by your men,
Der, SAMUEL Fl. DODD,
431 Denny Street, City.
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CLUn n,,LEs.

l. 1T Is necessary to apply by letter
to the editor for membership badge.
Afterward. to be member In good
standing. 1t is necessary to be reg
ular and interested worker along some
line preferred--that IT, In the writing
of stories. puzzles or letters, or In
drawing.
2. 1t is necessary to write in ink and
on one side Of the paper only; to write
neatly and distinctly. with attention to
punctuation and spelling. All original
composition will receive preference
over selected articles.
g. 1t Is especially necessary TO sign
everything sent in--not lettcrs merely,
but everything with the full name and
address of the sender.
s. Only those drawings done with a
pen, in black ink, on white paper. VIII
be accepted. as Others cannot be repro
duccd. ~ ~ 4 SO ;.
3. Prizes are awarded weekly, and
medals given monthly. for the best con-
tributions during the week and the
month. stories must be limited in
length to $50 words. Look TO this II
you desire to see them In print, Let
tiers should not be over 100 words, and
as much under as possible.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-08
The Broadening Of
Our Library Work

Dear Boys and Glrls
The editor feels very happy to tell
you that yesterday there were forty
three visitors to tho library and thirty
books taken out.
More than this .s tho fact that II
large number Of new books coming In
we're labeled, numbered, stamped and
placed on the shelves by boys. WHO, az
members OF the club and library, show
cd their appreciation of their member
ship and their lelpfulness TO tho libra
rian In this pleasant way.
The editor hopes that every club
member living In the State and city
WHO can do so will give encourage
library movement. 1t Ia believed that
the first travelling library will DO sent
out from this central point not later
than April, Master Julian r. Baber. OF
Pocaiontas. Va, having expressed him
SELF as willing TO take Charge OF books
ut that point.
From Pocahontas the books will go
to other points accessible to II. y. q. G.
children, so that all members in the
State viii be brought In touch with the
work now being done here.
Now, in regard to your Letters on
Jefferson Davis. Most OF those re-
ceived nave gone beyond the limits
assigned by the editor. Remember.
you were asked to write about Mr..
Davis's birthplace. his boyhood, his
early school days and his cadetship at
West Point. You were especially re-
point
So have published the only letter
responding to my demand, and laid
aside the others for use later on.
Try again. and get your contrlbu-
tions right this time. Don't be afraid
of the waste basket. What you have
written will receive due credit at the
proper time and at the hands OF
YOUR EDITOR.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-08
RurH's DlnTHDAY Panty.

Ruth was a little girl, five wears,
old, and her sixth birthday would be
the next Monday. So She asked her
mother n. ,, It she could have birthday
Her mother made her two kinds Of
IKE two gallons Of ice cream. two
pitchers of lemonade and eight cocoa.
rut pies.
3 Soon the day arrived. and Ruth in
vlted al the, llttle-e hoys and girls
The children played all the games
the children ali Went WEI home. "a and they they
all said they had such lovely time.
When Ruth went to bed she told her
mother. II wish l could have n births
day PARTY every day."
MARTHA SELMA WATSON
Gagged ten years..
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-08
Originated b. lsAAC D1GGs, .IR..
1loS Floyd Avenue. Richmond, Va.
THE STORY OF AN ITALIAN.

i III ~
A few months before Christmas of
1906 an Italian came to the city Of
Lynchburs. Not knowing how to speak
English. he made signs to marble
cutter that he could carve stone. The
rlarblecutter gave him cli1sel and n
mallet, and they found out that he
was very fine marblecutter: SO he
gave the Italian a job. He made enough
money to send to Italy forsliis sweet
heart. and she came. and they got
married In Lynchburs. and they have
a little child. born here. and they were
very happy until this Christmas, when
he bought skyrocket. and ii was made
of dynamite and blew the fingers of
his right hand off. The1marblecutter
gave him a little push-cart and now
he goes up and down Main Street SELL
ing fruit and candy. and is patronized
by all that know his story.
C1LLA V. GUGGENHE1AIER.
Lynchburg, Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-08
THE EARLY LIFE OF JEFFERSON
DAVIS.

Jefferson Davis was born June 8,
.1S0S, in Christian county, Ky. His
father was Samuel Davis who came
from Georgia. During his infancy his
father moved to Wilkinson county,
Miss. After going through a country
school he entered Transatlantic Col
lege. in Kentucky. 1t was at this col-
lege that he formed his lifelong friend
ship with George w. Jones, OF Iowa.
He stayed at this college until he was
sixteen Years old. when he was APP
pointed by President Monroe a cadet
at the United States Military Academy
West Point. His cadet life at West
Point developed lis manhood and mill
tary zeal. He graduated in 1928, and
then, in accordance with the custom
of cadets, entered into active service
with tho rank OF lieutenant, serving as
an officer until 1893.
Written By IRVINE OWENS.
Aged eleven years.
2l3 East Grace Street. Richmond, Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-08
My Dream.

For two nights I had not slept, be-
cause had to sit up with a sick
friend. but tonight he was better. and
a friend of mine said he would sit
zip with him. so / went home and
no sooner than l was comfortably in
bed than 1 fell asleep. And I dreamed
i was in large field. and 1t was an
autumn night. the moon was full and
shown with splendid light. On one
side of the field vas pond and on
the other was a wood. The wind,
as 1t sighed through the woods. SEEM
ed to lave particularly melancholy
sound. and suddenly 1 noticed that the
wind was steadily rising, noticed
too, that there was a dark cloud III
the west. Gradually the stars went
out like lamps, and the night became
darker. A black cloud passed over
the moon. and it was very dark for
short time. then the cloud passed
from the moon and II once more be-
came a little brighter, then another
large black cloud passed over the
moon and 1t became dark again, but
this time the cloud did not pass from
the moon. and instead of becoming
brighter it grew darker and darker,
the wind mourned louder and grew
stronger. and suddenly there was a
distant peal of thunder, followed by
d bright flash. which lit up the whole
field and woods for an instant, then
IT. died away. Hardly had it done so
when another peal of thunder broke
forth, and it seemed to shake the
whole earth. then another flash OF
lightning followed. then 1t seemed as
though a cloud had burst the rain
came down In great torrents, and l
Ir,,p fnr ta to IN N
was so dark that L could not see my
hand before me. The direction to-
wards the woods was revealed to me
by the lightning, and / dashed madly
on through the darkness. every now
and then an awful flash OF lightning
would show me the way. I ran on.
on. 1 was now wet to the skin. An
other flash of lightning showed me j
was just about to enter into the woods.
Now / had to slacken my pace for
fear I would run into a tree or fall
over something. had not run far
when I fell over a limb OF broken
tree and struck my head; this caused
me to go very slow for a while, then
I began to run faster and / stumbled
over something more and fell head
long into a pond or lake or something
of the sort. then suddenly there was
an awful flash and crash OF thunder,
and I felt terrible pain In by head
and fell into the water, gasping for
breath, and the water closed over my
head. I came to the top once and
cried for help With all my might I
heard some one say something, and
then awoke and found my father
bending over me. For goodness sake.
what is the matter?" / sat up in bed
and felt my head. I had bumped it
on the windowsill and 1t had rained
In my window, and I was soaking wet.
I only had dream, said, and hasten
ed to change my bed-covering.
BY AUGUST CORDES
937 West Grace Street,
Richmond. Va.
y. WEDNESDAY,, MARCH 4, zoos. ~.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-08
THOMAS, THE FISHERMAN.

Thomas loved to fish. but he lived In
the city, and could not Ash often.
One day his mother got letter from
Thomas's grandmother. This is what It
said: >"Thomas. come down here and
fish all you please"
Thomass mother called Thomas and
told him to read grandmother's letter
Thomas took the letter in hsthand and
read 1t. .'Oh, mother. won't that be
fine" But II was Just February and
he had TO wait four long months
Thomas counted the days az they went
slowly by. One month after another
went creeping by. At last June came
How glad Thomas was when II did
come!
Thomas packed away, his clothes and
ESPECIALLY n nshingline) a big straw
hat to fish in. His father carried him
to the train and put linn on. His grand
father met him at the train In the
country. He was carried to the farm in
a buggy. and when he got there. there
stood fine country dinner. Thomas
went fshlug the first thing. and had
fine time. He afterwards said Il
will be a fisherman the rest OF my
life"
Originated ~ lgAACs D1GCS JR.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-08

my gradma's house and have an Easter
hunt. Grandma always has all her
grandchildren down tllore, and It is a
large crowd of us. The one that finds
the most eggs gets nice prize.
We always linvc a fine time, and
when 1t is time to so home do not
want to go.
One time ono Of my friends went
with us. Shc won one Of tho prizes.
This lis tile way / spend my Easter.
ELSIE MAY HARDIN.
3ll4 u. Marshall ST..
Richmond, Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-08
A FLOWER HUNT.

Katy asked her mother if she and
Ruth could go to the woods and gath
er flowers. She told them they could,
they wouldn't. and put on their hon-
nets and started for the woods. While
they were gathering flowers Katy saw
a squirrel run UP a tree. They gath
cred a whole lot Of flowers and then
started home. When they got there
they thanked their mother for letting
them go. and told her what q good
time they had. Composed by
MARIAN T.. HA1SLIP.
Box 43, Stuart, We.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-08
our DOG.

Pride. He Is white and has brown
spots. He can't do many tricks, but Of
course we all think he is the most
wonderful dog going. He will bring
bring mail from the office, carry up the
wood and beg for his food He Is
very wise and is good bird dog.
When you call his name and talk to
him he Will turn his head on the side
and wag his tail. He loves to be
petted, and is very spoiled. Sometimes
my sister and put ropes on him and
drive him., He la a good driving horse.
!, From your little member.
Stuart, Va. LILLIAN HAISLIP
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-08
TIE STORY or a GRAIN or CORN.

The first ISever remember Of myself
was put in a corn-sheiler and shelled
off. and man put nc in a corn-plant-
ar. danced around IN the Hopper
with a lot OF my friends. Then all of
= sudden went down In deep hole
and was covered up. 4 was: planted. "A
soon sproutel and came up. II was so
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-08
WASHINGTON.

Who was 1t that led the union,
In battle and in strife?
It was our brave. courageous Wash
ington,
Who lived noble life.
Who was 1t that led our armies,
Through all privations great?
Twas our brave. courageous Wash
ington,
OF the old "Dominon state.'
Who was it that led his men to war.
To set his country free?
Twas our great and noble Washington,
Who fought for you and me.
Composed by
ROBERTA EDITH. MOONEY,
Gagged twelve years)
Chula, Va.