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learned to turn a deaf ear to his tor
mentors. In fact. he was very much
hurt by the epithets hurled at him and
was quite unhappy by being the object
of ridicule.
But in the town where Willie lived
We're two brothers-Syd and Tom Jack
sOn-whO felt the kindest sympathy for
the carpenters little cross-eyed son and
who braved the jeers of the other boys
TO play with him. To be sure. Willie was
not entirely Ostracised by his fellows, but
was SO often made the butt of their ridi-
Guile and coarse. painful personalities that
he felt he had no genuine friends save
sgd and Tom Jackson. And often he re-
fused to go on picnic-where he had
been invited by Sgd and Tom, knowing
that some of the boys would surely spoil
his day by poking fun at his red hair and
crooked eye.
One day Willie was lying on the grass
under a tree. watching the clouds float
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-22
Why Mother Is Proud.

/ OOk In his face. look in his eyes,
- Bright and blue the morning skies.
Brimful Of fun: but the first to see
When mother comes home tired can -
He is the first to greet her there,
To run for her slippers and set her chair;
The first to kiss her pale. cheek,
The first to do and the last 10 speak.
Look i'm his face and guess, IL you can,
Why mother is proud Of her dear little man.
His mother is proud because her hoy
Thinks helping her the greatest joy.
The moment she calls he runs to
What mothers slightest wish may I've.
He's ready TO keep the baby good.
To carry the coal or chop the wood.
To run on an erraDd fast he can.
To weed the garden or polish a pan;
And ne does il all with a smile so bright
That mother says he's her hearts delisht."
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QUEEN VICTORIA LAUGHED.

THE following story of the late
Queen Victoria of England. who
ruled over more than 1Jo.OO.O0O
people, is not well known. Three children
were walking along the road between
Windsor and Stoke Poges. They heard
the sound of carriage wheels. 1t was the
queens carriage and she was in 1t.
The oldest child, little boy had been
reading stories of eastern life and fairy
tales. He knew what was due a queen.
and cried to the others:
Get down fiat in the dust before the
carriage. and we'll all call out together
oh, queen, live for ever"
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Who Is She?
THERE is a little maiden
I Win In eheS Do vo,i knou

THERE is a little maiden
I Who In she? DO you know
Who always has a welcome
Wherever she may 60.
Her face is like the May time,
Her voice il like a birds,
The sweetest OF all music
Is in her lightsome words.
Each spot she makes the brighter
As IL she were the sun.
And she Is sought and cherished,
And loved by every one
By old folks and by children,
By lofty and by low.
Who is this little maiden7
Does anybody know:
You surely must hare met her,
You certainly can guess.
What. Must I introduce her:
Her name is Cheerfulness.
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Down went the three little bodies fiat
i'm the dust. much TO the establishment of
the coachman who reigned up sharply.
The queen leaned forward and asked,
What i'm the world is the matter, chill
dren? Are you frightened?'
Three voices came out of the dust i'm q
Smothered treble:
Yes, oh. queen-'
Then there was a pause and one re-
proachful voice said, There. We forgot
the live for ever part"
The queen understood at once. and
laughed aloud. as her coachman after
ward said more heartily than she had
laughed for years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-22

VV1ILLIE WALKER was little
w twelve-year-old chap with red hair
and crossed" eye. And Willie
Walkers father was just poor carpen-
ter. whose family lived in a simple cot
tage with unpretentous surroundings.
Therefore. Willie. being a poor boy and
not of very pronounced good looks, fell
under the ridicule of most of his fellows
at school and about the Streets Wher-
ever Willie went he was sure to hear
some boys voice call out to him: Hello
Bricktop" or Hello. Sandy-pate" Or
Hello, there. Crooked Lamp And again,
some tormentor would yell out to him as
he went along: Say. does the world
look on the bias to you. Sandy KIDD"
And Willie, being but child had not
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-22
A FABLE. PUZZLE.

Il must get some rolls for the rhinoc-
eros
THE rhinoceros doesn't eat rolls said
the professor.
He will for me-" said Marie, conf
IDENTIFY.
My dear said the professor. with
sage smile, lit is a matter of common
knowledge that the rhinoceros, although
fierce and savage when reused, Is a vege-
table feeder. In fact, he may be said to
ne herbvorOus.'
Il don't care said Marie. defiantly
"All animals in the zoo eat rolls
The professor smiled.
They had tea. and as they were leaving
the teahotse Marie bought some rolls.
Now you'll see she said to the pro-
fessor
And so he did. The rhinoceros took his
rolls jOyfully
Il told you so,'' said Marie.
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When Children Grow.

7 WONDER when 1t is I grow.
l It's in the night, guess.
My clothes go on 50 very hard
Each morning when ] dress.
Nurse says they're plenty big enough;
It's cause I am 80 slow.
But then she never stops to think
That children grow and grow.
l wonder when! l can't find out
Why. ! watch Tommy Pitt
In school for hours. and I can't see
Him grow the smallest bit!
] guess that days we stay the same.
There's 80 much else 10 do
In school and play: so I must grow
At night, I think-don't you!
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CurtaiIings.

% Curtail that which is used the exterior
Of frame house and leave the result Of a
we're blow on the human body. ~ Curtail lus-
cious fruit and leave small vegetable. q,
Doubly curtail a small driving vehicle and
leave q large insect.
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Beheadings.

a. Behead an animal that is very dangerous
when in the wild state and leave part Of a
rowboat. ~ Behead to away and leave
that which comes with the dawn. %, Behead
name often applied TO dirty little street urchn
and leave q small animal.
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The Merry-Go-Round

IN the jolly merry -gO-round
~ We children love to 60;
A-swinging round to music gay
Is such good sport, you kNow.
Mounted on a camel's back,
Or on a tall giraffe,
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Marie at the Zoo.

IN their way to the elephant house
~ Marie halted abruptly.
I'D nearly forgotten she exclaimed
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Letter Enigma.

Ny first Is In tail. but not in dog:
Nv second Ia in tree. hut not In log:
w third is in drink. but not in spree:
dy fourth is the same as is found in my three;
~ fifth IL in iron. hut not in lead:
Ny sixth il I'm spread. but not I'm he'd:
.fy whole spells n game that all children love.
md they'll know what il is IL they read il
shove
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-22

ATT DONOVAN, ten years old,
was the child of very poor par
ents. The Donovans lived on
the top floor of a tumble-down
old fnnonaonf l,nuce nraaf
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Riddle.

He that in music takes delight.
And he that sleeps secure at night.
And he who sails too near the land.
And he that's caught by laws strong hand.
He who his time In tavern spends.
And he that courts OF law attends
Are all acquainted well with me:
My name you surely now must see.
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Answers.

Letter enigms-Energy.
Hidden name puzzle-Millett.
Beheadings-O Wage. age. ~ Glove, love.
10 Gray. ray.
Curtailings--D Soda, sod. CD Cape, cap. (SD
Toilet toll.
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Sambo's SoIiIoquy.

cts les a littT niggah,
! But I has the mostest fun
A-eatin' watermilliOn
An settin' in the sun.
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Hidden Name Puzzle.

BY taking the initial letter 81 one syllahl.
word from each Of the following sentences ard
writing them I'm the order I'm which they com'
you will have the name Of famous composer;
The bee is industrious insect.
Always aim to do your hest.
Never cry over spilled milk
The brave are always full Of hope.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-01-25
FOR TAX COLLECTOR.

hereby announce myself q can
didate for reelection to the office
of Tax Collector of Ben Hill coun-
ty, subject to the primary. | have
endeavored at all times to serve
the tax payers to the best of my
ability, and am running on my
merits and the efficiency with
which l have served the people the
past year. My books arc q mat
ter of public record and | invite
inspection Of them at any time.
WILLIS L. SMITH.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-01-25
FOR ORDINARY.

l hereby announce myself a can
didatc for re election for the office
of Ordinary of Ben Hill county,
subject to the primary to be held.
| have endeavored to perform my
duties to the best of my ability,
and trust my services have been
satisfactory to a majority of the
tax payers. Owing to the creation
of the new county, I will have
served only two years of a full term
of four years, and would appreciate
the support of the voters for re
election to a full term.
c. M. WISE.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-01-25

Miss Isla Green will entertain
the two Bible classes of the Cen
trail Christian church On Tuesday
evening, at the residence of her
father, w. A. Green, Supt. of Wa
ter and Light, on Magnolia street.
The entertainment will be a "Kid
Party" and to insure entrance into
the charmed circle each young
lady and young gentleman must
make their appearance in the cos
tune of a ''littlc kid" regardless
of taste or expense. Those who
have heretofore enjoyed the hos
pitality of this particular family
of that name, will in advance an
ticipate the very best and will more
than likely meet more then their
highest hopes.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-01-25
School Notes.

The mid year promotions were
made Monday. The pupils were
moved before eleven O'Clock and
the teachers were having regular
work in the afternoon.
The high school is so large since
the promotion of the 9TH A grade
that it is Necessary to have more
room. The eighth grade has been
moved to the fourth grade room
and the fourth grade to the Luth-
eran church.
Mrs. Howe has charge of part of
the high school work since Miss
Hampton resigned.
Miss Winnifred Eason will enter
the 10 Grade Monday. Miss Mar
guret Harris entered the Eighth
Grade last Monday. The School
Library viii soon be opened to the
public with Miss Dollie McLendon
and Miss Lille Dorminey as IL
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-01-25

there arc man than one for the
same office, must fail; the rule OF
the printer is that announcements
must be paid cash with first inser-
ton; we have been indulgent and
allowed some of them inserted with
charge feature attached; and as
stated above have suffered some on
account of it. Without intending
any reflection on any one, VIC are
going to stick to the rule, as it is
manifestly unfair to demand cash
of one and charge to another; so,
from now on. We must Insist that
the money accompany all announce
ments.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-01-25
FOR TAX RECEIVER.

announce myself a candidate for
re election to the office Of Tax Re,
ceiver of Ben Hill county, subject
to the action of the white primary.
Thanking the people of the county
for their past support, and by a
fair and impartial administration
of the office, l hope to merit the
same for which l am very respect
fully YOURS. EARLE GIBBS.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-01-25
COTTON.

IL cents has attracted some of the Is cents
cotton out of the sheds of the farmers around Ftz
gerald and the receipts for the past few days have
been unusually large at the local warehouses. Our
cotton planters are our most prosperous citizens
This is cotton country The very best cot
ton lands in the belt stretch out around Fitzgerald
The ordinary short staple, the Egyptian, the
Floradora and the Sea Island all grow to perfec,
ton and produce abundantly in this soil and eli
mate No lands outside of the river bottoms will
produce better crops of either variety than the
lands of Ben Hill County, Georgia, and being free
of the malaria of the river lands have advantage
In other words this is an ideal cotton country.
The world will use cotton as long as this earth is
inhabited and it looks if its production is nat
ural monopoly for the cotton belt. Then why
shouldn't our lands be worth litGle more than
any other agricultural lands What will prevent
them from being worth as much or more than the
two hundred and four hundred dollar lands of the
northern states and of Europe soon as their real
value becomes we'll known.
And this is written for that purpose.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-01-25
FOR CLERK SUPERIOR COURT.

Believing that my services have
been acceptable to the tax payers
and voters of this county and prom
ising to do the best l can in the
ADMINISTRATION of the office, l hereby
announce myself candidate fol-
re election as Clerk of Superior
Court of Ben Hill county, subject
to the primary. Thanking my
friends for pastsupport and 1ayors,
1 will appreciate their help in the
present campaign.
d. W. NJ WHITLEY.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-01-25
FOR THE LEGISLATURE.

We are authorized to announce
the name of Honorable Marion
Dickson as a candidate for repre-
sentative from Ben Hill county,
and bespeak for him the loyal sup
port of the good citizens thereof.
If. VOTERS.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-01-25
FOR COUNTY TREASURER.

I am candidate for re election
to the office OF County Treasurer,
subject to the primary If elected
| will, as in the past, endcavor to
do my duty and take care OF the
county's funds with a view to its
safety. Respectfully,
J. II. GOODMAN.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-01-25
FOR SHERIFF..

I hereby announce my candidacy
for re election to the office ofsheriff
of Ben Hill county, promising con,
scientious service in the admins
tration of the Office.
w. II. FOUNTAIN.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-01-25

Citizens and voters of Waycross want to see
John w. Greer in the legislature and think Ware
County could find no better man to represent her.
We would be glad to see John in the next
house. We need his kind. He is capable and
honest and having no axe to grind would serve his
county for the county's good
Pull for Fitzgerald or
The Rome Tribune. Herald is the newest pa
per in the state. 1t was made out of the old
Rome Tribune and Herald by j. Lindsay Johnson
who is Editor and General Manager, Jno. d. Nc
Cartney Associate Editor and Wilson M. Hardy
Business Manager. Its splendid paper couldn't
he otherwise out of such material and in such hands,
but the wisdom Of punching so much good talent
remains to be demonstrated. Gan the people Of
Rome afford the luxuryf We doubt it.
Pun for F1tzg~ald oil
''It seems to us that Candidate Jesse Mer-
Ger should feel mighty proud of the endorse
ments he is getting from all parts of the state
in his race for prison commissioner Montezu-
ma Record
That we are, me b'hoi, much proudcr OF the en-
dorsements thou we will ever b. of the office. Some
day we expect to paper the walls of our office or
print in book the good things that the Georgia
press have said of us and about our candidacy.
Pull Fitzgerald T Pull Out.
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confined to his bed, but is i'm
proving. He will not be back in
school any more this term.

S. s. Hite took his departure
this morning for White Sulphur
Springs, Fla, hoping to recuperate
his health.
PUN for Fitzgerald or Pull Out
Mrs. L. j Whitchard of Albany
and Mrs. J. Fl. Whitchard of Daw-
son, returned home today after a
visit with Mr.. and Mrs. s.
Whitchard of this city.
Get Busy at Something Useful
Mrs. William A. Bell of Sanders
vile, arrived on the the 4-10 train
this p. m. for an indefinite visit
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
DeLamar Turner and her sister
Mrs. Fred J.. Clark at 515 south
Main street Mrs. Bell brought
her little boy with her. and a1anaz
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-01-25
FOR TAX COLLECTOR.

Being urged by a number of good
citizens 1 offer myself as a candi-
date for the office of Tax Collector
of Ben Hill county, subject to the
primary, should one be held.
Respectfully,
S. NJ. WHITCHARD.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-01-25

J. Q. French formerly Of Fitz-
gerald but now of Florida, is in
town on business.
Puli for Fitzgerald or Pun Out
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-01-25

The National Barber shop in the
Empire annex Central avenue,
strictly first class. Baths.
13 If
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-01-25

The fashion in women's dress emphasizes the
fralties of our civilization. We have considerable
advantage over the half clad African and the
blanket covered Indian, but until we have escaped
such folIies as the straight front" we have much
to accomplish in our own civilization.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-01-25

Pan tor Fitzgerald or Pun oui
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and the State Agricultural and Mechan-
ical college.
Seven thousand electrical hatirons are
in use in Seattle.
Electricity excels all other methods of
power transmission for convenience, says
the Scientific American. An electric cable
may be strung where required, and ma
chinery may be arranged in any position
without reference to line shafting.
The readiness of Japan and China in
adapting themselves to western methods
of electrifcation is today evidenced in
the work going on in the large cities of
those two countries. Yokohama has its
electric tramways. Toxic, the capital of
Japan, with its population Of more than
1000 900, is practically gridironed with
electric railways though there are num-
Der of busy streets so narrow that to
build even single track would be i'm
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That Famous Swim.

From the Bohemian Magazine.
'It is a very dangerous thing, I have
found, to tell stories to the present young
er generation" a Sunday school teacher
recently remarked.
Now, l have always been fond of il
Illustrating the gospel lessons with little
stories which helped to point the moral.
and a favorite with me was one of a
young Roman athlete who used to swim
the Tiber three times every morning
This generally made a hit with the boys
In the class but one Sunday a new lad
with Irish eyes appeared, and at the con-
clusion of this story he snickered audi
bly,.
You seem to think that this story is
rather funny, Patrick I remarked Sc
verely. VIII you tell us in what respect?'
Seems like he might have made one
more trip and got his clothes, Miss he
replied with cheerful grim"
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ELECTRIC FLASHES.
The Newest Invention in This Very
Progressive Age.

Electrical energy is to be taxed in
Russia. The proposed rate will yield a
revenue of s4,500,0O0 a year.
The latest addition to the line of tung-
stem incandescent lamps is a 25-watt lamp
produced by the General Electric COM
pany. 1t gives % per cent more light and
consumes only half as much electrical en-
ergy as the ordinary 16-candle-power
lamp.
The state of Texas is experimenting
with an electrical railway. 1t is the first
state in the union to own an electric
railway. The proposed line is seven miles
long, running between the town of Bryan
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Too Unkind.

From the Bohemian Magazine.
Didn't you say there was a states
man in your family?" queried my deaf
friend
"Oh. no." cried, fastening to correct
his peculiar Impressions II merely said
that a relative of mine was one of the
United States senators from New York"
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Southern railway the popu-
lar route to Atlanta. Trains
leave 7::30 a. M, 4::25 p. m. and
1890 midnight. Chair, parlor,
broiler buffet and Pullman cars
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Every One
Invited To
See Our Gas
Economies
DemOnStr

We would particularly call your at
tention to the Ruud Gas Water Heater,
the most economical and successful gas
water heater of the age 1t supplies Water|
in any quantity at any portion of the house
at any temperature in few seconds tt
does not waste gas as the flame only
burns while the water is turned on.
Suitable for and used by Fraternal
Orders, Schools, Churches, Converts, Par
sonages, Sanitariums, Y M C.. AS, Y. WI
C.. AS, Public Bath House, Homes, Hos
pitfalls, Laundries, Diaries, City and County
Buildings, Fire Engine Houses, Libraries,
Post Offices, Restaurants, Tonsorial Par
lors, Garages, Athletic Clubs Social Clubs,
Institutional Clubs, Armories, Prisons,
BreWeres, Amusement Houses, Banks,
Various Mercantile Establishments, Tele-
phone Exchanges, Manufacturing Plants
Hotels Apartment Buildings Office Bldgs
See 1t Demonstrated
at Five Points
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$685. to Atlanta and return

Southern Railway on Nov. 7,
8, 9 and 10. Train leaves 7::30
am, 4::25 pm. and 1890 mid
night. For all information APP
ply at City Ticket Office, Nor
ris Hotel Building, or phone
Bell 1867, Peoples GIT.
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If in doubt as to illustrations for
your ad, see The Gawk.
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possible The railway engineers and di-
rectors are Japanese. Shanghai has re-
Gently completed a splendid system of
tramways- Hongkong has operated street
railways for several years, with good re-
suits. There are many other cities in
Japan and China which have received the
impulse of modern means of transporta-
ton, and will undoubtedly follow the
above named cities and install electricity.