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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-29

Perhaps so." answered the count carelessly.
 You know it now" returned Rod rigo, and this fire in my eyes-this is his blood which gives 1t me. l am young, it is true, but in souls nobly born valor does not depend upon age l kno wyour prowess and that most men would quail before you-but not me. Sir count you have given to my father Q deadly insult which he, in my person, is about to avenge. Thine arm is un- conquered but not invincible."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-29
Rodrigo Gets Sad Mission

Just then the Lady Ximena was am nounced and the princess, as was her wont, began talking about Rodrigo and to ask how the love affair was coming on, urging xiniena to be married as soon as possible-adyice to which the young lady did not seem at all averse.
 When Don Diego reached his home he found his son there and said: Rod rigo. hastA thou courage?'
 Any one other than my father who had asked Sne that" returned the fiery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-29

I bosom of her lover.
 Rodrigo" replied Ximena, "al- though thine enemy, I cannot blame thee for having summed disgrace. 1 do not accuse thee--I only lament my own misfortunes. Thou hast done thy duty and in doing 1t hast taught me mine. Even in offending me thou hast proved myself worthy of me. must, by thy death, prove myself worthy of thee"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-29
Another Combat for Honor

The nfanta, now that Rodrigo had achieved such fame, was almost repent ant that she had given him to Ximena, and told the Lady Leonora that she felt it that some day Rodrigo would sit upon throne and rule a kingdom carved out for himself by his valiant sword. She was not so sure but that now she might marry him without too much derogation of her dignity.
 But poor princessl she loved and hesi- tated in vain-the course of swift-rushing events and the heart of Rodrigo were. both against her. Even before the Cid had quite finished his story of the battle ximena appeared in the royal presence to demand justice upon him for the slayins of her father.
 The king was obliged to act. He knew we'll that ximena loved Rodrigo devotediy. madly. But he knew, also, that it was useless to try and wholly turn her from the purpose of averaging her fathers death.
 He, therefore. declared that Ximena must choose a champion who should fight against Rodrigo to the death. And fur. ther. 1t was his decree that the victor should have in marriage tho hand of Ximena. That was the only way the King saw out of the affair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-29
BY PIERRE CORNEILLE
creasfng every hour-he had. ,,s 4,

creasmg every hour-he bade lie down and keep silence until further oraa-s When some one asked his authoritv for. taking command he boldly said that he had reoeiyed his authority from the King.
 At length. by the light of the stars. they saw the ships of the Moors coma sailing up the river on the flood tide-so sail of the heather, all filled with armed men. The Moors saw no soldiers at the port and heard no sound of any defend- ing army--they quite naturally thought that they had taken tho Castillians by surprise.
 A little way past, where the Spanish soldiers were hiding. the Moors brought their ships to the shore. threw out grap- ling irons to hold them there. ran out blanks and began to disenbark their men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-29
Young Man Decides

The young hidalgo stood aghast. A torrent Of mixed emotions overwhelmed him.
 Do not reply said the aged father q know thy love for Ximena. But he who lives dishonored is unworthy of life, The dearer the offender thet great CT the offense. In short thou knowest the insult; thou hast in thy grasp the means of vengeance Avenge me; avenge myself. Overwhelmed by mis- fortunes to which my destiny reduces me l go to deplore them. Run, go fly and avenge nsP
 Rodrigo was pierced to the heart by a blow so unexpected. He experienced fierce conflicts of feeling-his love was engaged against his honor. He was re- duced to the choice of betraying his love-or living a disgraced man. On 10th sides the situation was wretched. Must he leave the insult unavenged Must he punish the father of Ximena ? And he had been so near happiness toe. Now he felt bewildered, confused hopeless. T owe duty to my love IS well as to my father" he thought, but l would be unworthy of Ximena did I not avenge my father
 Thus he struggled with himself until finally he resolved to avenge his father and then seek death for himself. He saw no other course open to him with honor. At least he would save honor though he lost Ximena and life itself.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-29
The Cid Conquers

After that, of course, the Cid did his best and slew the unfortunate Don San cho with ease and dexterity. After the combat the Cid and ximena were ordered to appear before the King.
 ..Cid Campeador." said the King, xxi mena is yours. But the time must pass before it would be proper for you two to wed. Time has often rendered lawful that which at first seemed impossible. Take year to dry thy tears, Ximena. and in the meantime you, Rodrigo, take arms and go against the Moors. Com mand my army and, after driving the infidel from our borders, carry the war into their own country. Return, if it be possible. still more worthy of ximena than when you went forth"
 And thus it was that Don Rodrigo went forth to war against the infidel. and the Moors learned to trenble at the name of Cid Campeador. When the year was up he returned to Seville and married Donna ximena. But he went out to war again and all his life fought and conquered. He achieved for him. self the sovereignty of Valencia. where ximena reisned as his queen.
 Next weeks one-page classic will be Young Mrs. Jardine. by Dinah Maria Creik (1dist MulocD.
 (Gopyrisht, 1912. by Irving Kins).
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-29
The King Disobeyed

Hearing of what had taken place the King sent one of his gentlemen, Don Arias. to try and have the count make an apology to Don Diego-the matter, said the King, must go no further. The count had been the az gressor and he must make the apology. It was his order--he would have it so.
 But the Count de Gormas, when Don Arlas came to see him, put on a naughty and rebellious air and said The deed is without remedy. I was, perhaps, trifle quick-a little too warm. But the deed is done The King at his pleasure disposes of my life. but in this matter I must do see fit"
 "Will you disobey the King?" asked Don Arias. The count replied that to preserve all the esteem and glory which now pertained to him he must; and that to disobey in a slight degree was not so great crime that his i'm mediate services were not enough to cancel 1t. That one day did not de- stroy such a man as himself, and cried out; "If l must perish. let all the state perish" He was not afraid of a scepter which, but for him, must have fallen--his head In falling would cause the crown to fall
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-29
Awaited the Inyaders

As soon as he arrived at the port he concealed two-thirds of his army in the holds of the ships which he found thsre, end the Fest-vho.s numbers were in-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-29
A Complicated Situation

This natter replied the King sravely, should be debated in full council Don Sancho reconduct the Lady ximena to her abode Don Diego shall have my palace and his parole as prisoner. Bring his son here.''
 Xtmena had scarcely been left by Don Sancho at her house when Rod- rigo sought her-forcing his way into her presence. He offered his sword to ximena and begged her to take his life with it. He set forth the conditions which had forced him to do as he had done and then, declaring that life was no longer worth living for him. again urged ximena to plunge the sword which had killed her father into tho
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-29
ximena's Emotions Disclosed

Don Saneho--he who had so long loved Ximena hopelessly-sprang forth and of- fered himself as her champion. ximena began to protest against that part of the royal decree which hade her hand the prize of the combat. but the King abruptly said that such were his orders and they must be obeyed.
 Before he went to the combat Rodrigo sought out ximena and told her that he was going to let Don Sancho Kill him. Ximena however. begged him frantcally to fight his best.
 She lost control of her emotions and cried out. "If ever you loved me, Rod rigo. fight now to secure me from Sancho. And if you feel your heart still enam- orede O. me come forth as conqueror from the combat of which Ximena is the reward.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-29
Ximena Demands Revenge

The King bade her take courage and said that from that day forth he would be father to her. But, sire, I come to claim redress said Ximena. If the valiant warrior who has just been torn from you be not avenged the ardor for serving you will suffer extinction. In fine, my father is dead, and I de- mand vengeance upon his slayer"
 Don Diego, at the command of the King, now spoke in reply to the de- mands of the half frenzied girl He spoke of his feeble old age of his former services to the King and the state, and of the insult of the count.
 But said he, T have son worthy of me. worthy of his country and wor- thy of his King. He lent me his hand--he has slain the count-he has restored my honor If this display of courage and just resentment deserves chastisement upon me alone should fall the fury of the storm. When the arm has failed the head is punished for 1t. Sire, I am the head; Rodrigo is the arm only. At the cost of my life sat fsfy ximena. I do mot resist I con sent to the penalty and. far from mur- muring at righteous decree. dying without dishonor, I shall die without regret"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-29
Acrimony and a Blox

The count became sarcastic and said that now that the father was raised so high his son ought to aspire to a more splendid alliance The two grandees soon became decidedly acrimonious and the court. as he was won't. was exceedingly boastful. This aroused the ire of the aged Diego. He intimated that Don Go- meg had been very good officer In for mcr days-under him--snd had since worthily supplied his place.
 "The prize deserved you have car- ssad off," cried the count.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-29

Alonzo, to whom the King had addressed the order, immediately left the room te execute the royal commands. But he soon came running back again, crying out that the Count de Germans was dead "Diego has been avenged by his son, said Don Alonzo.
 An cried the King, 'I foresaw there would be bloodshed. The count has de- served his fate by his rashness; but however just the penalty, I cannot lose such a warrior without regret. After long service rendered to the state, after his blood has been so often shed for me- to whatever thoughts his stubborn pride compels me his loss grieves me deeply"
 At that moment there was a commo- tion among the. courtiers and the dis tracted Ximena came rushing into the royal presence. her hair disheveled, and all her appearance showing the great emotion under which she was laboring Almost al the same moment there en- tered the aged Don Diego, and both Ximena and the old noble threw them selves on their knees before the King.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-29
Fierce Fight Under the stsr.

When about half of the Moorish force was disembarked the bold Don Rodrigo gave the word and up jumped the brave lads of Castle and went at them. At the same time the ships lying so dark and apparently deserted at the port bs. came swarming with live warriors and filled with life and shouting They were got under way and sent full aiongsids tho ships of the Moors. Thus tho in- vaders were taken in front flank and rear and thrown into much confusion, But, rallying, they managed to get the major part of their army ashore and set upon the castillian forces with great fury.
 Now under the sf1ent stars the battle, waxsd and waned. Rodrigo performed prodigies of vHior and moved veritabis lines through the Paynfm host. At every bound of his horse and every sweep of his invfnofbis sword a turbaned head or an infidel arm was separated from it's owner; hs was lics tho fiery rod of war Mars himsslk-and infused his own cour@ age into tho men who fought with hfrn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-29
Rodrigo Named the Cid

There were other gallant knights f1 the fight, of course, but they wsre in the ''also ran" olass-Don Rodrigo was tho bulwark of Castle, tho buttress of theh throne, the supporter of the royal scepter. the terror of the infidel upon that occasion-ths chief executioner at tha. enormous killing. When the day broke and the Moors saw what havoc had been wrought in their ranks they were seized with dismay. The Cidr they cried, lis invtncible; we can not contend againgt him" And the remains of the great Paynim host retreatcd to their ships, got on board as best they might, cut their moorings and made off down the river.
 Now in the Moorish language "Cid" means "grsat lord" and Rodrigo's soldiers hailed him after the victory by the ap- pelation the Moors had given hini-the Cid! As the battle was closing, three Moorish Kings, who had fought gaIlantly during the night. were cut off from re- treat to the ships, and, seeing all the war riors who had fought around them lying dead at their feet, they asked for tho Castilian commander that they might sur render. Rodrigo announced himself as the person they sought.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-29

Count De Gormas Killed One of the nobles of the court Don |
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-29
A Changed Ximena

Justice. sire, justicel' cried Ximena wildly. Sire, here me- said Don Diego and began to beg that the King would listen to his defense But Ximena inter rupted with cries of Justice, sire. jus ticel Punish" said she, "the act of an audacious youth who had struck down the support of your scepter-he has slain my father-to the blood of subject the King owes justice.'
 The King summarily bade both Don Diego and Ximena arise and when the girl had calmed herself somewhat he let her speak again. She said that she had feared that her father and Don Rod rigo were about to engage in mortal com bat and had hurried in the direction which had been pointed out to her as the one they had taken when they left the place together
 But she had come upon the scene too late When she reached the place of combat she saw her father lying dead on the ground fallen before the sword of Rodrigo. Pardon my tears, sire, my voice fails me at this moment
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1912-03-02

WANTED-SiX or seven teams for
two months work. Apply to c.
w. HAYES. 33-tf
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1912-03-02
Nile and Lake Once Connected.

Biologists are not confined TO the
testimony Of fossils in ascertaining
the changes that have taken place on
the earth's surface; sometimes living
animals are equally good as evidence.
In the center of the vast and almost
unexplored part of Africa south of the
Sahara lies Lake Chad, which just
now is the goal OF many scientific ex-
petitions. In several parts Of this lake
there have been found specimens of a
fresh water shrimp of a variety found
nowhere else except in the Nile. Seeds
may be carried by birds for long dis
tances, but the eggs of this shrimp
are too fragile for this. The conclu-
sion is that there must at some time,
not too far away as biologists reckon,
have been junction between Lake
Chad and the Nile or at least that the
two must have been close enough SO
that in time of flood the waters min
gled. Now they are separate by many
hundreds of miles of desert. This has
been imperfectly explored, but 1t is
known that for a thousand miles or
more to the east of the lake there ex-
tends a series of depressions that
might easily be the bed of an ancient
arm of the lake. This region is almost
fiat, and the lake even now has
habit Of shrinking for miles from its
banks during the dry season. Pos
sibly engineers Of the future may re-
open the old course.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1912-03-02
Throns OF Buyers Continues
Special Half Price Brings Many
Patrons to Goodman's Drug Stor.

The people of Fitzgerald and vi
cinity appreciate the great advan
tage J. H. Goodman obtained fol
them, in getting the Dr. Howard
Go. to allow the regular SO cent
size of DR., Towards specific, for the
cure of constipation and dyspepsia
to be sold at half price, Is cents
and have bought hundreds of bot
ties.
Unlike ordinary medicines for
constipation and dyspepsia, the dose
of DR., Towards specific is reduced
after a few days use, and the cure
is soon complete and lasting.
If you have not already taken
advantage of this chance to get a
months medical treatment for IS
cents, be sure you call at Goodmans
Drug Store today, for he has only
d small amount of the specific on
hand.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1912-03-02
CAN'T BAR ALL THE DIVORCED
Monarchs of Great Britain and Rus
STA Fine They Must Modify
Their Ideas.

Queen Mary on her husbands &C.
| cession to the throne caused it to be
known that she intended to revive
the rules and regulations Of Queen
Victoria. She even went q step fur
Their, says the Metropolitan and in
| timated that the men concerned in
| divorce cases, as respondents or as
! correspondents, would be regarded
with disfayor in the highest quarters.
Queen Victoria never visited her
displeasures on the men implicated IL
divorce cases, save in the solitary in
| stance Of Sir Charles Dixie. Indeed
several Of her most famous and most
| trusted ministers, such as, for i'll
stance, Lord Melbourne, Lord Palmer
ston and the now octosenaran Lord
Llandaff, were mixed Up in all sorts
Of divorce eases, without ever forfeit
! ing either their office OF her good
will
Both King George and Queen
Mary. however, found that it We
quite impossible to put their avowcd
intentions into practice. They could
not exclude divorced women from
their court unless they barred there
from the kings own first cousins,
Grand Duchess Cyril OF Russia and
Princess Louise OF Schleswig-Fiol-
stein, as well as 4 host of other royal
and imperial foreign personages
more or less closely related to them
by ties Of blood.
In Russia divorce was condemned
formerly both by the court and by So
ciety. Moreover, it was extremely
difficult to accomplish, being granted
only on the grounds which would
suffice to secure g. decree of nullity
from English and American tribunals,
or else for infidelity. But in the lat
ter case the legal conditions were eX-
acting and the cost of suit so ex-
rensive that demands for the dissolu-
ton of marriage ties were few and
far between.
Now, however the situation has
entirely changed. Divorces have be-
come frequent in Russian society, and
despite the objections Of the en-
peror and OF his Hessian born but
English bred consOrt, the court has
had to open its doors. Thus the wife
Of General Soukhonlinov, the min
lister of war one of the most popular
figures at the court of ST. Petersburg
and in the great world on the banks
of the Neya. was first married to NJ.
de Butewitch, with whom her union
was legally and enthusiastically sew
cred in 1909.
Countess White, wife Of the former
premier who represented Russia at
the peace conference at Portsmouth,
N. H., in 1905, and who is still a
minister of state, is also a Divorce
and is received at court. Moreover,
there are d number of divorces III the
imperial family itself, something
wholly unknown until the present
reign.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1912-03-02

Just reteiNtd a car OF red ccda
Shingles, guaranteed to last longer
than pine and we are selling them
cheaper. Hurry I'D if you want
some OF these as they are going
fast, BOOKER & BRITT.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1912-03-02

E 1GS FOR SALE-White Orping-
tons, $500 per Is; Rose Comb Rhode
Island Reds $50 per Is
]. L. Pittmar.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1912-03-02

= NonAGency stationS--frolsht must be prepaid
s Regular stop.
Flag station.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1912-03-02
Not ALWAYS.

'It is always wise," said the sage
one, "never to take step without
attaching weight to it."
"But," objected the foolish one.
that is what the convict with chain
and ball does"
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1912-03-02
His Speciality.

81 like a very sensitive horse for
hunting"
"Why do you prefer a sensitive
one?"
Because he naturally is quick to
take fence"
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1912-03-02
LOCALS
Mrs. w. j. Barton, of Ocilla, visited
friends here this week.

Mr.. and Mrs. F. M. Malcolm an
nounce the birth of a boy on Feb
ruary 10Th.
Miss Nellie Tyler left yesterday
for Norman Park to spend Sunday
with relatives.
Mrs. Jack Dorminy and children,
Of Broxton, spent Wednesday in the
city with relatives.
Mrs Bernice Williams has re-
tUrAed home after lengthy visit
to relatives in Cochran,
Mrs. W. A. SnIley has as heG
guest this week her sister, Mrs, Gee.
w. Ryder, Of Savannah.
Mrs T. NJ. Griffin and Mrs, j, M,
Mcdonald left Oh tie noon train to
visit relatives in Americas.
Mrs. Maud Moore, of Broxton, is
visiting the family of Mr. w. B,
Moore on Magnolia avenue.
Mrs. L. Kennedy is spending the
week end at Norman Park as the
guest of Miss Nellie Tyler.
Mr.. and Mrs, Lon Dickey left
recently for Texas where they went
in the interest of Mr.. Dickey's
health.
Miss Carroll Mcdonald, one of
FitzgeraIds youngest set, is spend
ing the weekend with relatives in
Americas.
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Price were
among the visitors to the city this
week. They came up from Douglas
in their auto.
Miss Ollie Story, of Abbeyille.
spent a few days This week the guest
hi Miss Louise Wightman on South
Main street.
MIR. and Mrs. T. S. Price and Miss
Lillian, of Douglas, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Ed Stephens, of Brunswick, were
the guests of Mr. and Mrs. j. l.
McCarty Wednesday.
Mrs. r. O. Winstead, of Smyrna,
Tenn, who has been spending the
winter with her niece, Mrs. |. M
Neal, of this city, left today for a
visit to friends and relatives in Val
dUsta.
Abide With Me" is one of the
four most celebrated hymns in the
English language. The others are
Lead, Kindly Light" From Green
lands Icy Mountain" and Near My
God To Thee"
Boomers we're named for Mrs
Amelia Boomer, popular lecturer
and editor OF the Lily" She only
wore them few years, renouncin9
them lest she should only be re-
membered by that"
Mrs. W. A. Green is back from a
visit to Tampa, where she spent a
couple of weeks with her old friends
and neighbors, and incidentally look
ed after some business matters In
connection with her property in that
city.
The B. Y. P. U. held business
meeting at the home of Miss Bios
som Mercer last evening. Mr.. David
Paulk was chosen President; Miss
Blossom Mercer, Secretary, and Miss
Jennie Mashburn, Treasurer De-
liehtful refreshments were served.
Mr.. Gabriel Gonzales, OF tampa,
Fla, is one of the expert cigar men
now on the force working for Mr..
C. A. Johnson. In addition to his
skill as a cigar maker. Mr. Gonzales
is an accomplished musician. At
the Central Christian Church next
Sunday at the / / o'clock and even
ing services Prof. c. W. Merck and
Mr.. Gonzales will render several
selections on the mandolin and from
bone. !
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1912-03-02

WANTED-The BEN HILL FAIR
ASSOCIATION desires to pur-
chase twenty acres of land within
or adjoining the City limits, suit
able for a Fair Ground. This land
to be in square plot, preferably,
but other plots may be offered.
Propositions will be considered
at once. Submit propositions to
either of the members of the fol-
lowing Location Committee.
B. I. Strickland,
J. E. Turner,
P. F. Clark,
A. B. Cook,
I. F. Hemninger,
Location Committee of the Ben Hill
Fair Association.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1912-03-02

Will pIow you lots; furnish16 inch
stove wood; crush your corn or saw
4 foot wood in suitable lengths.
Phone 1868 w. V. Church,
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1912-03-02

EGGS FOR SALE-I have IL White
Rock pullets bred from Patter-
sons best. These pullets were
Matched in March, 1911. These
IL are now laying rs eggs per
week. | am selling these eggs
Is for $500 C. w. HAYES.