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Uncle Walfe'l Siori/y^"a1 (I ^ j HARD ON THE POETS 6(T'M SCHEDULED to recite'Anna-j X bel Lee' at an entertainment to- j night," confessed the retired merchant, j "I've been repeating the poem to myself j almost constantly for several days, and S know every comma in it, but I'm ' ' dfraiO that when j I stand up to re- j wor Is. and you ^ don't know any more abou^ poetry I than a porcupine knows about Para- R ' dise. If ybuM sf"* nd up and recite a : few pages from a <teil-order catalogue 1 I ha?e no doubt you'd put the proper J feeling into it, and move your audi-J ence to tears, but it's a crime for a man like you to mangle a beautiful poem, full of sentiment and melody. "Tbgre ought to be a law against that sort -of thin^. Some of the best poems in the country have been ruined by common or garden elocutionists. Nowadays people smile when you1 mention 'Curfew Must Not Ring Tonight/ It has been recited so much k- nraritofl vnipM that it IB U V JJCUJJ1C <11114,1 viKvavv. _ has become a joke. Yet if you exam- 15 lire the .poem calmly and impartially j| you will find that it has a great deal I of merit. ? % ... tti08ioqlsi. the pupHs are per* I ^initted^Jtp, xecite some of" our best B s poems, and the poems aren't fit" for fl : anything after it. The school author- I .. ities should prohibit tlfcs sort of. thing, il and prepare a jolume of cheap asfces-11 * tos POQt# ^oo?4>Kat can't JI he iamre^, yo nfSPtter *jrha?.;you do toiB ! it. There is pTinty of puri1^poeri*y 1n | 2 I the * world, - and a collection of this-M I stuff would setse . the schoolboy eio-, a cutlonists well is- tlip high.'fijjt clasp *poe|f-^. tHatis so^e&iblj spoiWi. |?t ? "."Whenwent to ^firtblf about \M? i, hnndred_years ago, there was a tall, jj. j f: ialfcgd fg-' " through his nose, with a sort of whine j H | that sounded like filing a saw. There]* \ was a>schodl i^atiprfainiiient. andjB | this boy was down for a recitation. (Q V The teacher never, asked him what he j? | wasire&tKbut-ja.v^hi? fife IS'. m *- onn^imtn trt '8 ' right or way. ItfUl'IIfi'd U'UUUiiuc t*' | m 5 maketfe^&ripe mlstatop, e\&n as go j I, to press. *' Tffey1 jshotiH - choose- the ' I ; poems which are to b(? butchered to j * : make n jBonm^r&oJiday. and select jl something that Wool: rip, ravel or run g down at the heel.. /r fi > bey stood ?p*before the school} 11 and droned through Gray's *Mfegy/ j 1 ] Now/ that's one j>f the best rhymes j 8 j frer Composed. R was wijitten by a |l journeyman poet who put in seven 'fl ! years at It, in the time when they had ! S ten-hour dj^-s. He wanted >n leaver* behind him a poem that would stand ;lj the severest tests JW the government jl inspectors, and he did. In my opinion j R there is notnmg oerrCT- HI <<ll v mir i jruage. )It is rather melancholy, but it J 8 j has a sort of doggone soothing qu$l- jfl i Ify that is a balm to the "bruised spirit il j of t landlord when he finds that the ; j receipts of his hotel don't equal the j I j erperises. ; j , "Tnne and a pain, when discouraged i 11 and played out. I have started to read | g that poem, and as soon as I get fair- I ; ly into it. I seem to see that blamed 1 ? j v * gan;jjitig schoolboy, in his liigh-waler R garments, and hear him droning fj through those verses, making a nois<? j a like a sawmill on a wet x3ay. It's 11 more than forty years since he made jS a violent assault upon the Elegy, but ! u lii-a. Tr^ctorriiiv Tt's the same ; g JI acciuo l>nv way wifh Hamlet's \Soliloquy,' Every ||| time I Bear or see thnt gem I think of j I a fat ^outh who recited it in our jl school, and then I hurst into tears. 8 "There's no sense in such a busl- R ness, and congress o eight to do some- 3 thing, doggone it." * g Freak of Acoustics. a In the whispering gallery of St. S Panl'^ cathedral in London the faint- I est sound is faithfully conveyed from I one side of the dome to the other, but j |? ? a i-- .,f or-.-r int/irmft'iflte ? Din not uc liruiu ?u uii,' .?.v. poigt. I Accounting for the Blue 9 Mrs. Bacon?They do say that a H single jjrain of indigo will color a ton ! U of water. g Mr. Ba<*on?I)o you suppose that is jB why the milk i > so blue this morning, ! 5 dear? a Cigarette Smoking. ? ? Cigarette smokinjr is on the increase s all over the world, according to a I census of the industry. In 1010 39,- 8 (100.000 "coflti nails" wore smoked in $ th.? Fnifcf] States and more than 16,- g 000000.000 were exported. & Just Fancy. S "Whatcher figuring out. .Tiiumie?" "I'm thinking what a fortune it q would be for someone if 1 could fi?- i R ure ou? how to harness the energy i k that is wasted in shimmy dances."? ! J? Florida Times ?Unh>fl. [I % t8H ''4 ffHi ms 1?B^ Biy^Kfa. it* w 3R Wfl aB 5P& lw fy in vt ke^pi t . Sale Begins Friday, Di We have used the knife and cut price offer such high quality merchandise tions. Clothing, Hats and Shoes has fc / W ' body, it reaches right into the hearl Christmas,, in the right time of the holiday se launch this sale because y e are overstockedto make it worth youij while to attend this tre drop before buying your winter clothes?the 1 WONDERFUL GEORGETTE WAIST SALE. 100 GSftrgette Waists^ new styles, up to $10.00 values, as long as lots last, your ' . 1 choico r..:..$4.98 50- Georgette Waists, new styles, $5.00 q-, r values, at $2.98 100 beautiful Voile Waists at $1.5p, $2 Sllil and $2.98 * c .a oil It ' SILK PETTICOATS. - - One lot Silk Petticoats, most all colors, * - $6.50 values, special at....:....-. .-......$3.98- ; 137 One lot Knit Underskirts at....98c, $1.48 and $1.98 ' - * A j ' - SttOES-REDUCm / ? S ^3.G-mcff All W^ol Serge,- alfcoloi^s,'$1.50 r Styl values, at 98c Cos C 44-ii\ch All Wool Serges, all colors, p Q C)f . ;<?3.00 value?^,.. , j rj03 if 52-inch AliHVool Serge, sponged aijd ' ^9^ shrunk. S4.00 value, at , $2.49 ' Co<3 -T*#3~36-incfrHalf' W?toi Setg# at 50c'and 755" . . .... SALE OF TOWELS. : : " ' ' ' ' 50 dozen extra .fine Huek Towels, 3-5c 1 ;.vf value, at ..v. 25c,25 dozen good, quality Huck Towels ' ^ : . \ *.j:.15c * b&fc OA rlrt-Jon fir?o TnrlriflVl Tnwpls Jit ;..2 V-l <il 11V^ JL UA U1U44 A V ?' "W *K/ ? ? \ J \ ^ ...r..u.^. 25c j, 15 dozen' Turkish" Towels, extra laipre ' ta ? * ., size, 65c values, at, each 45c J )rc * *; ; ' * J , - f : j i ' \ ' . i * . > r \ Ym' i i v ! * ' : 5 SPREAD SALE. 0im r 2b Honey.Comb Spreads, $^75 value, at $1.9S *21) large'size Honey Ccunb Spreads, $3.75 Talue, , at ..." ....$2.49' ' 79vOn PvinVlo S3.00 vahlPS. .it. $1.98 A ?/ V Vi Aiimv vv?v?>v7 V V , 81x90 Crinkle Spreads, $4.00 Values, at $2.48: SHEET SALE.,' 50 large .size Sheets, S2.^0 values, at $1.75 75/Sheets, 72x90, extra good, S3.25 values at $2.25 5QvSheets, 81x90, extra quality, $3.75 value, at $2.50 5ft fifteen fine Cases. 36x45, 50c value, at 35c SHARP REDUCTIONS ON ALL* WOOL SKIRTS ? ? V Our entire stock of^All Wool Skirts are' included in this offer. The newest plaids, stripes and solid colors, also navy and black, pleated ami tailored models for your choice. .$8.95 Skirts now. $6.95 tin fin Qlr rfa ? $7.95 1 VI V*V V kJIVil 10 iiv S12.50 Skirts now $8.95 SI5.00 Skirts now $1?.9S S18.00 Skirts now $12.95 j 45c OUTING AT 25c. j This is the best standard, 27 inches wide. A big ransre of checks, stripes, plaids and solid colors. 1 BOYS' KNEE PANTS AT ONE-HALF VALUE. ! Hundreds of pairs in serge, cassimere, worsted, corduroy and khaki at 50c, 75c, $1.00,'$1.25, $1.50, $2.00, $2.50 and $2.98. 0; CHILDREN'S SCHOOL HOSE. , These are in medium weight tor the miss and heavy weight for the boys. Don't overlook these. Colors black, brown and white; sizes o l-z to n; special ai 15c, 25c, 35c, 3Sc, 49c, and 69c. "TINY TOT" INFANT VEST. Plenty of these in*wool or cotton, Reuben's or Wrappeis, 6 months old to three years; priced 39c up Misses's Union Suits,"4 to 12 years, at..75c and $1.00 Boys' Ribbed or Fleeced Lined Union Suits at 75c, 98c and $1.25. l ^tlu f* J&, -JW * ' 1 # . mob ^ ? iMMaO VHWMBanMMMaUHHMBHHHMMMMHBMHMMBMMHB ??? *7*f\ I ns?amkm* Q qvw]* Piwlc.^ Gistiuuti *j9 auu uuuo li? s to the quick, l^ever in the history of at such sensationally low prices. All o\ teen reduced 1-4, 1-3 to 1-2 from our re t of the home and influences every fai ason. It is a bold step taken by this store to mec -Furthermore, we are willing to sacrifice our pro imendous price reduction sale. If*you are amons tiour has struck, your moment is here - you know < 1 1 F% I .ftrl^pQ, .Suits Reduced 'hese suits from our regular stock have generous: tions. Some are close to half price. Savings .00 to S35.00. :s formerly $35.00, now $19. :s formerly $40 and $50, now $24. ;s formerly $57.50 and $65.00, now $37. ,. tl WOMEN'S AND MISSES' COATS AT LOWE * ED PRICES. l full stock for first selection. Many brand n< es shown. CIO its formerly; $zu.uu, now..:...-. ,ts formerly"$30.00, now...... $19. fs formerly"$40.00, now $24. >ts formerly, $60.00, now $37. 56 FINE DRESSES AT 1-3 OFF. 'hey are ne$\ .They've just reached us. A no1 -ft -fQhvipc: TriVntirip.. Sercre. Silk a JViUC/l/lUJl VX J-WWA XV'JJ LVL, . w _7 . (_J - 7 in. _ 1 " fcses forrrferly $2-5.00, how.! $16. sjses formerly $35.00, now.. .r ....$22. sses formerly. $50.00, now. .. $33. I ONE-H^LF PRICE ON^DOMESTiCS. ' A splendid bleaching ,36-inch, 40c value, at zi)c i .One case 27-inch extra good quality Dress (?inghams, 30c value, at.... v...15c One big lot Apron Ginghams, standard make, 30c value, at ...i . 15c One baleW;G-inch fine Sea Island, 30c value at....15c 10 pieces 30c Outing, stripes only, at lbc 50 pieces'36-inch Gloria Percales, 40c kind, at. ...20c ALL SILK HOSIERY AT ONE-HALF PRICE $1.50 Silk Hose at .: 75c $2.00 Silk Hose at I $1.00 $2.50 Silk Hose at $1.25 $3.00 Silk Hoss at ,... $1.50 $4.00 Silk Hose at ,$2.00 CLOTHING REDUCED ONE-THIRD. 1 j 330.00 Young Men's Suits, single or double breasted, latest style, in brown, tan, gray and blue at..$20.00 .$45.00 Suits at../. v r $30.00 Other Young Men's Suits at .*.$14.95 and $17.95 Men's Blue Serge Suits, all wool, $35.00 values, special : $19.95 Roys' All Wool Blue Serge Suits, sizes up to 18, new styles, .$15.00 values, at $9.98 Bovs' Cassimere ami Worsted Suits, all wool, sizes 7 to i8, at ...$6.93, $?.98, $10.98, $12.98 *nd $14.93* All Men's Overcoats at 1-3 Off All Boys' Overcoats at v 1-3 Off All Meii's and Boys' Sweaters at 25 Per Cent. Off uMr\rn;i;r A T) Dm/ (Orri WnUE.IV VY Men's Ribbed Shirts.and Drawers, $1.50 value, at 93c Men's Fleeced Shirts and Drawers, $1.25 value at' ." 95c Men's $2.00 Ribbed Union Suits at $1.50 Men's -So.00 Ribbed Union Suits at $2.CO Ladies' Ribbed Vests aiyd Pants, $1.00 value at....50c T.adits' Ribbed Vests and Pants, $1.50 value, at $1 ; ' Ladies Union Suits at 98c, $1.50 and $1.89 I j (Worth double.) yiuvv I iturday, December 18 our career have we been able to ^ ir Ready-to-Wear, Dry Goods, No- I igular price. This sale effects every- 1 uily purse, it comes just before I :t the public's, demand for lower prices. We fits and also take substantial losstes in order f. I those *who have been waiting for prices to our qualities-you know our styles. ; / 25 PER CENT. OFF ON ALL WOOL DRESS GOOPS. * ? ........ Our stock consists of All Wool Serges , (storm and French) Broaacloth, Tricoof tines, Pcplins, Veloursn Shepherd Checks, I j? Plaid Shirtings and Heavy^Cloakings. . . 8 PITRF WHITF MNRN RARHAINS qc 25 pieces White Linen, handkerchief, art * | ^ and embroidery linens, at 50c, 75c, $1.00 50 and $1.50 J , | BLANKETS! BLANKETS! * 5 Now'is the time^o btjy- Colder weather is just ahead of us. Our. entire stock has 2 been reduced one-fourth to one-third in .10 price. .. H. no HOSIERY! HOSIERY! , , | 50 ' For the whole family, in lisle and silk. ; I IE qc We have reduced the price one-fourth to . " one-half. We are agents for the famous ,;'v 50 Cadet and True Shape Hosiery. JL^l SILKS! SILKS! V ;r. H Our entire stock of Silks has been rc- g if el " "duced from one-third to one-half our'regu-.. | ^ lar price. ' . ,. 1 OUTING GOWNS. :? ''J , gg One lot Outing Gowns, extra' heavy - <v <v | qj- quality, wejl made, $3.50 values, sale . ^ - g * price .$2-48 -H 50 . Other Gowns at ...$1,48 an<? $-1:9$ ii rh?* i ?m*??m x nr a j eunc CATC * *1 A jnvu n ' Duxirig this .sale we arc going to clear out all of our % odd lots of Shoes at ridiculous prices. I)<? not .judge *5 those shoes by tho prices but come in and see for-yourself. These shoes are divided in low according to 1 prices. . J: One lot Ladies' High Shoes, special at. ..,..$1.93 ^ One lot Ladies' Button and La;ce High Shoes, tan and black, all sizes, at * : $2.93 :'One lot Ladies' Boots, high or low heels, $10.00 B? values, special at. $4.93 B ' One lot Ladies Boots, black, brown and gray* high, g _ low, military or Cuban heels, $12.00 values, at?...$7.98 | * ' Qne lot Men's Dress Shoes, jrun metal and kid, $6.00' ? 8 I valued, at .*.:;$3:49 J One lot Men's Work Shoes, Black and tan,' $5.00 values, at .$"2.49 . fl * One lot Boys' Shoes, 2 1-2 to 5 1-2, at $1.98; $2.98 and $3.98. Worth double. One lot Misses' School and Dress Shoes, sizes 8 1-2 to 2, special at $1.98, $2.48 and $2.93 One lot Children's Shoe3, 3 to 8, at $1.25 ? jOne lot Infants' Shoes aL....' 50c, 75c and $1.00 ; All kinds of Bed Room Slippers at....25 Per Gent. Off * fj 4,1 >* ? -- ? if -,f ox B Ail Men s ana woniuiio vv*ui\ uva unuw ai .*??- * v.* m Cent. Off. ; | All "Imperial", and' Copeland Bros. "Special Shoos ~'j at , -.^.25 Per Cent. Off ? ALL SHIRTS REDUCED. All Silk, Madras and 1?crcale Shirts at 25 ~er C i*. H off. 5 All Men's and Boys' Work Shirts at 25 Per Cent. 37 B ALL HATS AND CAPS REDUCED. | g Particular attractive prices here. Felt Hats, all styles, all colors, at $2.00, $3.00, $4.00, $5.00, $6.00 up. ' I Men's and Boys' Caps v.l 50c, 75c, $1.00, $1.50, $2, |> and * $2.50 ' ?? ?? ?? . .3"TL- - lC-? 11 ^