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The Washington herald., 1911-03-26

-AR, far away, in a country none of
US have ever seen. there happened
once upon 4 time n very peculiar
thing And you will know what 1t
was If you read this story.
In the country of which l speak there
lived a small tribe of people who kept
themselves apart from the other tribes
about them This especial tribe Of which
am going to write we're peace-loving,
simple folk, who wished to live in har-
mony The other tribes about them We're
warlike and cruel, robbing and killing
each other ruthlessly. And this peaceful
tribe had been pushed farther and farther
into the rugged mountains which formed
a great chain across the entire country.
These mountains abounded with wild ami
mails Of prey, and gave forth little in the
shape Of food for the poor human beings
who were forced to seek shelter among
them.
The chieftaIn Of the tribe was a fine
man Of sympathetic nature. He had a
son who would some day take his place
as head of his people. Every member of
the tribe did his part to kee,.s love and
peace among them Ss15|--
One cold April day the tribe fed from
u
two rugged mountains. for bIood-thirsty
tribe was in pursuit of them. The fleeing
band of sufferers found a series of we'll
hidden caves, and into them they took
refuge. The largest cave in which man
might stand to his height without strik-
ing his head against the top was set aside
for the chieftain's use. His wife. son and
daughter were with him.
When all were settled peacefully for the
night, camp-fres having been lighted in
the caves near to the openings where the
smoke might escape, the weary chief
whose name was Goodman-threw him
self before the fire and fell asleep. His
son. Harmon by name, and his daughter.
Sadeth by name, were holding a whis
pered conversation further within the
cave. Their good mother was preparing
a ishnet that their father might go hunt
ing for a stream IN the mountains on the
following morning. and that he might
catch some fish therein with the net. Not
a morsel of food had any of the tribe
tasted since the early morning, and not
a handful of food had they carried with
them in their fight. Everything they
owned had been left for the enemy. who,
had they found nothing worth while in
the valley, would have followed them
even to the top of the barren mountains
So hunger was gnawing at the vitals OF
each member Of the homeless tribe.
As Harmon and Sadeth sat whispering,
We may as well know what they were.
saying to each other.
did you ever hear our Grandmother
tell of the fairies and sprites?' asked
Sadeth.
Yes. and have heard others tell of
the fairies - WHISPERED Harmon in renlv
Good old Arrand who used to tend our
fathers goats told me many ard many a
time Of the fairies. He said they kept
mostly to the top of the mountains"
We are almost in tie top of the noun
tains," observed Sadeth. DO you think
there are fairies about us-here?'
Harmon shook his head. II cannot tell.
my sister. But-mayhsp they are near
to US. ] have been thinking that We
The Washington herald., 1911-03-26

their uses One day Benjamin showed
an old red man a crude drawing he had
made on his slate. 1t was of a bird
among some flowers. The Indian showed
signs Of great pleasure. and gave the little
artist some bits of yellow and red pig
ment which he used to color his body
with. Benjamin ran home with beating
heart and beaming face. On showing the
coiors to bis mother they gave her an
idea, and from her laundry supplies she
brought TO him a piece of indigo. And
thus he was possessed of the three prime
colors-red, yellow and blue.
But when attempting to lay on the
colors by wetting them he discovered an
other need-the necessity Of a brush. Just
as he was figuring In his mind some way
Of providing the brush the pet cat entered
the room. Immediately a thought flashed
through Benjamin's mind. And almost
as suddenly he had clipped the hair from
poor Tabby's tail, tied the soft stun to
the end Of tiny stick and, presto, pass!
he bad a brush.
It was sometime later that a relative
Of the Vests came from Philadelphia to
pay them a visit. and was shown Benja-
minis attempts at painting pictures on
scraps of paper with the aid of crude
colors and a cat-hair brush. He was quick
to note the boys genius, and on his re-
turn to Philadelphia sent a full outfit Of
paints, brushes and canvas to the strug-
Cling little artist.
On account Of the lack Of space the de-
tails Of Benjamin Vests rapid advance
ment in his art cannot be fully written
of. He first studied IN Philadelphia, not
only his drawing and painting, but took
q thorough course In college as well. He
became a cultured man as well rs q great
genius. When about % he had the good
fortune to go to Rome. There he reveled
In the old masters, making great strides
In his own work also. Thence to London,
where be was counted one Of the greatest
OF painters.
Benjamin West died In London In 1920,
and was buried In st. PauPs by the side
Of Sir Joshua Reynolds. England and
America joined in mourning for the man
who had honored both.
The Washington herald., 1911-03-26

the town of Springfield, Chester
county, Pa, on the 10th of October.
1888 The house in which he first
saw the light still stands on what
Is now the campus of Swarthmore Col
lege. swarthmore. Pa.
The Vests were Quakers. or Friends,
sect that thought the drawing of pictures
a frivolous pastime, IL not wicked. Know
ing this. the little Benjamin made bis
first pictures in secret. IL was only by
chance that his mother happened to dis
cover the talent Of her son. The follow
ing story is quoted from a reliable bios'
rspher:
what Is thee doing. Benjamin.
small boy turned in evident confusion
and tried to conceal some object on the
far side of the chair from his mother, who
had suddenly entered the room. Behind
her came n younger woman. anu potn
stood looking quietly, but not unkinoiy'
down upon the child.
Answer me. What Is thee doing. Ben
jamin?'' said the mother a second time.
"N-nothing." stammered the boy. color
ing a vivid red.
"show me what Is In thy hand" she
commanded. The lad obeyed. He expect
ed punishment. no less, for the awful
thing he had done. His mother took the
square OF paper and eyed 1t closely. II
contained nothing more than a crude
drawing done In red and black Ink. She
handed 1t over 10 the younger woman
with the exclamation: Look, daughter.
I declare he has made a likeness Of little
Sally" The young woman looked at the
picture and then at the baby as it lay
asleep. Il believe that is whom IL Is In
tended for" she assented, smilingly.
.'Of course, 1t is. See the mouth and
eyes, and even the dimple! Who showed
thee how to draw, Benjamin.
The boy, seeing no immediate punish
ment, plucked up courage to reply: No
body. l Just made IL up" His mother
shook her head and smiled quietly at her
Friends would say to such like" was all
she said.
When Benjamin was In his seventh
year he was sent to school In the nearby
town of Springfield. On his way to and
The Washington herald., 1911-03-26

tended to dor asked Harry, himself so
amused that he could scarcely keep q
straight face.
SHOW. done knowed you," said Aunt
Hannah. AN wus prepared fob you.
too. heared you all plannin' to fool ole
Aunt Hannah. It was dat ebenin'
come to youh doah, Mastah Harry, and
den. Al I wus wipin' up de fooh Of he
hall IN front Of youh doah you done hxed
dis whole fooltoke on me. an done
heared It without listenin'. But-say,
Mastah Harry, since I've turned dat joke.
here's some good coffee, and here's de
best pie you eber sst testh In" And
Aunt Hannah cut into the other pie and
put large pieces upon the ''tramps'
plates. and from the pot she poured good
coffee. And Al the boys laughed ana ate
and told her she was the greatest old
Aunt Hannah In the world. to turn the
table this way on them, the old wooaA
still hughing. said: TN done glad %
hab den ashes totod 0ut. ana Cot eool
,sssd s.s d.,I.s z; n 1asx - A1ssH ~ e
The Washington herald., 1911-03-26

the mountain tops the next morning Han
non and Sadeth were wide awake before
their parents were astir. They Jumped
up and called to their father. then to
their mother: Come, wake, our father
and mother! There is a surprise await
ing you in the bushes"
Then to their surprised parents they
told the story of the fairy and the sup
per In the little iron pot. Their father.
the cheftain, said: You have been
dreaming my son and daughter" But.
nevertheless, he followed them TO the
clump OF bushes, and there behcld the
steaming iron pot. Food enough for the
smallest children" said the chieftain
THE older folks must wal. till the men
can catch some fish and find some honey"
Then he called for the children OF the
tribe TO come. and they were brough. by
their parents to where the pot was boil
ing. And after the little earthen bowls
which they carried were filled. the pot
was found TO remain as full as before.
So the larger children and the mothers
were called TO eat. and after their bowls
had been filed, the little iron pot re-
mained just as full as before, reflling as
fast as bowl OF the rich broth was
dipped out.
"A magic pot" declared the chieftain.
"A good fairy has taken pity on us-in
our hour OF need-and has furnished US
with food TO hush our hunger, and to keep
US well and strong"
And every day, till you have enriched
the mountain soil, will there be n boiling
pot in these bushes" So spoke the voice
from the trees just over their heads.
And tnat day the men of the tribe set
to work to dig into the soil to enrich It,
and they planted the seeds Of vegetables
which they found growing on the noun.
tain and that were good for man to eat,
and when the summer CAME the mountain
side bloomed with a garden which fur
nished the tribe with food. And the lakes
The Washington herald., 1911-03-26

The flavor of the food illed their nostrils
and whetted their appetites. They soon
ate their I'll and turned to thank the
fairy who remained invisible to them.
Come again in the morning. my chill.
dren. and bring with you all your tribe
There will be food for each and every
one here in this iron pot
Harmon and Sadeth dropped to their
knees and thanked the good fairy for her
merciful kindness. promisin; to bring the
members of the tribe with them at the
break OF day. Then they ran into the
cave and soon fell asleep on their beds
of animal skins.
When dawn threw her soft HIGHT over
The Washington herald., 1911-03-26

became loaded with Juicy grapes. And
honey was found stored In every hollow
tree, and the tribe became rich and
happy.
And not till plenty smiled upon them
plenty brought about by their own thrift
did the little iron pot cease to boil. And
In the chieftain'I cave-which was made
more comfortable as the tribe grew in
riches-was that little enchanted pot kept.
ever hanging from the ceiling as a re-
minder Of the time when from 1t an
entire people had been kept from starva.
tion.
The Washington herald., 1911-03-26

His little sentry box h made Of wood
and perched high on postA Here the
lad sits gazing across the "a. ustng
bis keen eyes for the benefit Of the
fishermen. who are depending upon him
to give the alarm when school of ish
appear. When the signal u given the
lbeut. throw ~ hoge nee1 evoe tAoli
aselaNu 81 h.n1 = = fAak AseA>
The Washington herald., 1911-03-26
Watch Boys of Norway.

1T 10 quite common sight. to ses
boys watching cattle to keep them
ofrom straying. but watch boy whose
duty Il II to keep Q Lookout for Z school
Of nsh would indeed b an oddity in
this country. In Norway small boys sIt
In sentry boxes built on stilts and watch
for ash. custom pfevlfling In nearly
al Of the towns alcng tho coaok ekpocial-
0oana e uynllhooA
The Washington herald., 1911-03-26
|9 OURPUZZLE
n&9
WORD SQUARE.

This square contains four words of four
letters each. The words are spelled both
from left to right. and from top to bot
tom, each word appearing twice. The
first word is the name of fruit: the
second, knowledge gained from tradition
or legend. The third, garden vases used
for holding vines and flowers. The
fourth, 4 meal partaken of by army off,
GERS and soldiers.
The Washington herald., 1911-03-26

WAS nearing the first day of
April. Harry Mcclure and Frank
Lincoln were sitting in the formers
den. They had just come from school
and Frank was spending half an hour
NTH his chum before going on to his
own home. The subject turned upon
April FOOLS Day. Say" cried Harry.
lets play a joke on some one It's
great sport. Whom shall 1t be? Not our
parents, for they and Harry gave a
knowing shrug OF the shoulders He re-
membered previous April Fools Day,
The Washington herald., 1911-03-26
GRE4Z4RZTgZC
~ =.4HERIC4
BENJAMIN WEST.

great forest, from whose shadows there
often emerged Indians who came to trade
with the settlers. The Quakers had made
friends with the natives, and 1t was q
common thing to see the schoolchildren
stopping on their way from school to hold
converse with the red men. They would
show the wondering Indians their books
The Washington herald., 1911-03-26
CGlsrAlLiNGS.

CJKIAlLINGS.
1. Triply curtaIl a small, domed and
windowed roof and get a drinking vessel.
2 Curtail a long ringlet and get 4
mongrel dog.
g. Curtail a plant whose hbrous bark
is used for making cordage and leave
the finish TO a lndy's dress.
PICTURED WORD pUzZIE
The Washington herald., 1911-03-26

This Zigzag contains nine words Of five
letters each. If the right words are
guessed and written one below another,
their zigzag letters, beginning with the
upper left-hand letter aud ending with
the lower left-hand letter, will spell that
which every dwelling house must contain
when tenanted. The crosswords are: /.
Persons who are stupid or simple minded.
2. Something which boys like to have
live in the meadows. 4. Something the
spring garden needs. 5, The name Of a
celebrated opera singer. 6. A substance
used by glaziers. Z. To jeer at or to
tease. s. A path followed by the Indians
in the early days. o. A bird that lives
In the crags or mountain tops.
ANSWERS TO LAST WEEKS PUZZLES.
PRIMAL A0ROsTICs-Alosbra. Cross.
nords /. Anchcr. 2. Lfchen. 8. Globes.
l. EaoIet. 8. Boxers 6. Riches. z. AnkIes.
LETTER EHIGMA-welnst
BEHEADIGGS AND oURTAILIEGs-
/. Photo-h0t. 2. Gleom-teo. 3. staos.sog
BEHEADISGS 1. Pldte-lots. 2. Climb
limb. 3. Bro0d-rood.
REBUS-Cyrcus. Words pictured: I.
Coo. 2 ireland. 8. Rfso. {. Crosc. 8.
Ustcorx. Q. Song. I.
Three-fourths Of the typewriters used
In Russia are manufactured In this coun-
try. There are over 30 American M.
chimes on the market IN that country, ana
The Rusuans prefer ths Aneri0n DobeD
The Washington herald., 1911-03-26
Little Mary's Dream.

T TITLE MARY fell asleep
- And dreamed she was a
mouse;
She dreamed that every single
night
She roarned about the house:
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-04-18
TWO CARS IN COLLISION
But NO One INJURED
Close Call for AutOiStS on
Sunday

An accident which might have been
attended with serious consequences,
but which resulted only in the smash
ing of one automobile occurred Sun
day when the cars of Messrs. w. E.
Hamilton and c. S. Glover, of Amer!-
Gus, came in collision, head-on three
or four miles out of Oglethorpe. The
young son of Mr.. Hamilton was driy.
Jag rs car when it "sidewiped' the
Glover car, the impact throwing the
passengers of both cars from their
seats, While two little children in the
Glover Car crashed through the wind
shield of his car and fell outside Both
miraculously escaped with a few
scratches from broken glass, neither
sustaining any serious injury. The
Glover car, a new E. NJ. F., was con-
sJGerably smashed by the heavier car
of Mr.. Hamilton, but was brought in
yesterday under it's own power, the
engine being unframed. The scene OF
the accident was in Macon county and
might have been attributed to the
condition of the road, as much as any
thing else
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-04-18
LIFE NOT WORTH LIVING

is the way Miss Alta Abel, of West
Baden, Ind, summed up her exist
ence after having sought in vain fol-
health. She writes. Il was a com
plete wreck-always tired, worn out
and nervous. l had to spend aboul
one-third of my time in bed, and my
life was not worth living.
Vinol, your delicious cod liver and
iron tonic, was recommended, and
can truly say it has done me NOR
good than all the medicine | ever took
in my life. That nervous and tired
feeling is all gone. | have gained in
health, flesh and strength, until l
feel like another persons" 1--WE guar
antee this testimonial to me genuine ,
What Vinol did for Miss Abel, W
know it will do for every nervous,
rundown, oyerworked, tired, thin and
discouraged woman in this vicinity.
Try bottle Of Vinol with the under
standing that your money will be re-
turned if it does not help you. bod
sons Pharmacy, Americas.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-04-18
odd FELLOWS TO have
Big TRIP TO MEETING
Americas Lodge Delegates to
Columbus

Americas Odd Fellows will go to-
morrow to Columbus, where District
No. of the Georgia Grand Lodge of
Odd Fellows, embracing Columbus,
Americas, Woodland, Reynolds, Man
chester, Lumpkin and other cities will
meet next Thursday for its annual
convention. A large delegation is ex-
.. Ge3 from the cities in the district,
las we'll as a number of prominent Wis
lifting Odd Fellows from many sec
tons. Local members of the order
are making extensive preparations to
.el.erta:n the convention which prom
Uses to lie one of the biggest events
Of the kind ever held in Columbus.
F. G. Oliver, of Americas, is president
of the district, and he will preside over
the meeting.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-04-18
NEW PRESBYTERIAN MINISTER
WILL RESIDE AT MRS. FORTS

Rev. J. w. Stokes, who has recently
taken up the pastoral work at the
local Presbyterian church, is now
residing at the home of Mrs. Allen
Fort, on Lee street, where he can be
found by any members Of the church
or other friends who wish to see him.
He is accompanied by his wife and
child, who came up with him from
Lakeland Saturday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-04-18

The managers of the Bijou have o.
dered a special Western picture for
tonight's show, "A Western Court
ship" The critics pay this picture A
high compliment on account of its
excellent plot and photography. Be
sides this excellent picture there will
he another full reel, and as this is
the last night of the Baby Show; they
will run over 200 pictures of Ameri-
Gus babies, which makes a fine pro
gram for tonight Matinee, to $50;
evening, 7;3O to TO- Admission as
usual SC and 1Oc.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-04-18
LOOK IN ON US

LOOK IN ON US
if you are i'm need of
furniture Ofany kind
For the bedroom, the
parlOr, the dining
room, Or the kitchen.
w ate yer your
needs
OUR FURNITURE
WILL FILL THEM,
Not with the flimSy,
fall apart kind eth
er. But with good
substantial furniture
that will last SO long
you'll forget when
you bought it. HyOu
think such furniture
must COST a lot, come
andlet US prove how
much you are mis-
taken.
ALLISON
FURNITURE CO.,
Lamar Street,
AMERICUS, GA.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-04-18

Mrs. Fred Gordy, of Tichnor, Ca,
is the guest Of Miss Helen Gordy
while spending the week in Americas
her former home.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-04-18

Mrs. Lawson Stapleton is recover
ing from injuries sustained in a fall
at Pelham recently, and will proba-
bly, return to Americas this week.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-04-18

Maj Frederick L. s. A. who is spend
ing some time at his former home in
MarshallviIle, is the guest of his cous-
in, Mr. lanes Davenport.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-04-18

]. n Hazlehurst came with others
from Atlanta spending yesterday in
Americas.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-04-18

Alex Zimmerman came up yesterday
from Waycross, having business in
Americas.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-04-18

w. c. Enrich and Young KebbleT, OF
Louisville, Ky, are guests of the Ho-
tel Windsor while in Americus, ar
irving here yesterday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-04-18

Misses Lucy Williams and Emmie
Kate Andrews, two of Plains pretty
young ladies, spent yesterday with
Americas friends
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-04-18
PEOPLE WHO COME FOR
A VISIT TO AMERICAS
is Well As Those Who Go
Away.

Tennis and Baseball Goods; large
assortment Fishing Tackle. Holiday $
Book Store.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-04-18

Mr. P B. Maynard returned to For.
syth Yesterday, after a visit here Il
his brothers, Messrs Robert l.. ant
Walter I. Maynard.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-04-18

Mr.. and Mrs. Logan Wallace have
returned to Americas from a pleasant
visit in Savannah
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-04-18

Miss Brooks OF Chattanooga who
numbers many friends in Americas,
lis again the guest of Mrs. w. H. c.
Dudley here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-04-18

Mr. J. Edward Kiker, of Cordeie
spent yesterday morning, with Amer
Gus friends, coming over from Cor
dee.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-04-18

Prospect Park is in fine trim now
and awaits the coming of the pick
nicker. 1t is indeed a little beauty
spot in nature.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-04-18

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Beautiful Wooden Suits $500 to $3.50
stylish Silk Dresses $3.50 to $4,000
Lingerie Dresses $2.9S to $3.50
Bingham and Linen Dresses $I.9S to $1,000
The greatest line of WOODEN and wash skirts ever
shown in Americas at 81 so to $500
Silk PettiCOats 1898 to $3.50
ChiIdrenS dresses. fadeIeSS ginghams and per-
Gales. 75C to $3.50
SprdgueS "KiIette Suits with adjustable bodies SIPS
SprdgueS Blouse Suits SIZE
Spragu0S Dutch ROmperS SOC
ChiIdrenS 'WundeThOSe, four pairs guaranteed for
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A full line of ChiIdren'S Socks, fifteen different
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Ladies' Silk Hose. exceptionally good Values at &c.
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An extra fine gague LiSe Hose, HermSdOrf dyes 800
Also in white, pink, blue and tan
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niagara Maid Silk Gloves, all COIOrS 5OCtOS $780,
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Tissue guaranteed fadeIeSS tiandkerChivfS, all
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The newbIaCk and white suede belts 75C
"KeiSer' Wash Belts 25C 75C
Excise" NeCrWeaT 25C to SIOO
Dutch collar shirt waists, Bulgarian embroidery
in pink, blue, lavender, white, black, SIPS
Dainty Lingerie Waists $3.50 to 1898
Embroidered robes in colors, $6.98
American Lady Corsets to fit every figue. Ask
to see No. 241-extra long hips, low bust
six hose supporters, $500
Silk Ginghams, SOC.
Dotted Silks, 29c.
36-inch Messalnes, $1.OO.
Silk Marquisettes, "a inches wide. $3.50.
Pullman Marquisettes and Vols, all colors and
fancy; plaids and stripes Csc.
New Curtain Nets, Zoe to 75c yd.