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THE VALIANT. Not for the star-crowned heroes, the men that conquer and slay, But a song' for those that bore them, the mothers braver than they! With never a blare of trumpets, with never a surge of cheers, They march to the unseen hazard—pale patient volunteers; No hate in their hearts to steel them — with love for a circling shield, To the mercy of merciless nature their fragile selves they yield, Now God look down in pity, and tem per Thy sternest law; From the field of dread and peril bid Pain his troops withdraw! Then onto her peace triumphant let each spent victim win. Through life he bruised and trembling— yet,|lit from a fame within Is the one sweet smile of ijonquest, gained without war’s alarms. The woman.ssmile of victory for the new r life safe in her arms. So not for the star-crowned heroes, the men that conquer and slay, But a song for them that bore them, the mothers braver than they! —M. A. De Wolfe Howe. TYRO. Safely lodged in our new-old home, we are as contented as the rush, push and hustle of time will permit us to be. We had a cold, hard time getting our little effects moved and re-arranged. The tire was not allowed to go out. As one family moved out another moved in—oven the rats failed to get a few hours rest and quietude. Will Wal lace occupies the C. M. Thompson home, C. M. Thompson moved in where Lee Roberts moved out, Lee going near Elmwood. Henry Lyle, of Winder, fills the house full on his farm, at Tyro. Love White head moves on Thompson land near Tyro. Henry Hope and family have moved to near Atlanta and K. C. Satterfield takes his place. Sara Foster takes the place of K- C. Sat terfield. John Jenkins is domiciled on W. A. Watson’s farm. I give this much of location that creditors xnav know where to find us. Arthur Elrod, son of W. 11. El rod, was thrown from a mule the dav before Christmas Eve and sus tained a bad bruise on his lower jaw. It took some twenty-four hours for the doctors to get his jaw and teeth properly placed. He is doing wonderfully well at this time. Politics! Well, yes! Some talk already; some letters asking of pos sibilities of certain candidates. The weather has l>een too cold to bother about anything but the axe and the wood-pile, the latter not being large enough for the cold spell. If I chance to hear anything good for you I shall take the time and pleasure to notify you of same. Is the race for Treasurer going to lx> a three or four cornered affair, and oit the square, or an octagon with manv sides and corners? It’s a little early, I know, hut a good start half the battle, if you have enough wind to hold out to the finish. If you are not well tanked, and have false bearings, you had better wait for tanking and bearings, better fret a good supply of electrics, as this is, or will he, a race equal to the auto races, in enthusiasm, and a record breaker in Jackson county, or I'm no prophet. The political drone will lx* put to work; the dis interested country gentleman will be shown his duty, and he will p *r form it, figuratively speaking; the lion will roar in his mighty strength; the elephant’s heavy tread will make the rural districts tremble with fear; the howling of wolves and barking of dogs will be among the disturb ances in the days just previous to the election. The timid hare, and :ven the skunk, will take their places in time. DICTIONARY. Elephant—The influential poli tician. Lion —The monthly politician. Wolves —The night-working poli- tician. Dogs —The fellows who buy arid s 'll votes. Hart —Members of the church who try to serve the church and, in politics, forget their positions. Skunk —The fellows who gets or gives votes for a drink of stimulants. You say that day is passed and gone. To a great extent it is, I proudly admit, but can you truly say it’s all gone? Tyro school opened up with flat ter ing prospects. -Miss Myra Wil hite shook the rod Monday morning over the heads of fifty-eight young ideas, who’s eyes spoke readiness for obedience. The patrons, a good number, met the teacher on the first day, to give their words of a hearty support and encou rage nice t- There will lie an assistant in next week to help Miss Myra. Harrison Elro.d is recovering from the effects of his fall from a mule. "ALONG THE KENNEBEC.” No class of plays seem to have a firmer hold on the American public than good rustic plays, and none seem to prosper like those which have a New England background for a foundation on which the story is built.' We need look for no bet ter proof than the '‘Old Hemestead” or “The County Fair,” and in the same class as these will he presented at the Lyric Theatre Monday, Jan uary 17th ,*the*l ate *t success,“Along the Kennebec,” which while using the New England village and its people for plot and story, is entirely different in theme. The play is the story of a waif, the fruit of an ill favored marriage, a heartless father, a daughter driven away from home and a child’s battle with a (some times) cruel world. The Company carry the scenic production com plete, and good, bright, sparkling comedy is promised in plenty. SO SOON. “Is life a blank to you now?” “Why do you ask such a question as that?” “You haven’t made any entries in your diary for several days.” WLDOUGUS S3.S3SJ&S4.SHOES THE LARGEST MAKER AND RETAILED OF MEN’S FINE SHOES IN THE WORLD. "BUPERIOR TO OTHER MAKES.” “I have worn W. L. Douglas shoes for the past six years, and always find they are far superior to all other high grade shoes in style, comfort and durability.” W. G. JONES, 119 Howard Ave., Utica. N. Y. If I could take you into my large fac tories at Brockton, Mass., and show you how carefully W. L. Douglas shoes are made, you would realize why they hold their shape, fit better, wear longer, and are of greater value than any other make. <■ \ I TIO\ —Sec that W. 1., Douglas name ami price is stamped on the bottom. 'Tukt* N o Niihntilute* If your dealer cannot tit you with W I..Douglas shoes, write tor Mail Order Catalog. W. L.lkmglas, Brockton, Mast. FOR SALE BT J. L. SAUL, Winder, Ga. ’ Schedule Seaboard Air Line EASTWARD. No. 52—For local stations, Mon roe and Columbia... 9:45 a m No. 32—For Norfolk. Washing ton and New York... 2:49 p m No. 58—For local stations to Athens 6:55 p m No. 38—For local stations north of Athens, Richmond and East 11:20 p m WESTWARD. No. 41—For Atlanta, Birming ham and west 5:40 a m No. 57 —For local stations and Atlanta 7:52 a m No. 33—For Atlanta, Birming ham, Memphis and West v 4:02 p m No. 53—For Atlanta and west 6:55 p m These arrivals and departures are given as information and are not guar anteed. Cost Clearance Sale We Have Bought the Entire Stock of Griffeth, Smith & Cos., and in order to reduce our stock, to make room for our immense Spring stock, we will for the next three weeks, beginning Saturday, January Bth, AND CONTINUING UNTIL Saturday, January 29th, * =■ SELL OUR ENTIRE STOCK OF Dry Goods. Clothing and Shoes at Cost, FOR CASH — and when we say cost we mean exactly what the goods cost put in the house. This event provides the most remarkable opportunity ever presented. It is an opportunity that comes so infrequently, it will pay you to anticipate your wants and take advantage of this rare occasion. If you appreci ate VALUES, you cannot afford to miss this op portunity. . Thanking all of our old customers for past patronage, and hoping to see each and every one during this SPECIAL SALE, and wishing you all a happy and prosperous New Year, we are- Yours to serve, fw.Mfcps. SMITH & MILLSAPS. r|£p.% c How Are You to Know It’s But a Minute ;ii Unless you have a good, reliable watch to go —fe by—the kind I carry in all styles and prices? JUST ANOTHER MINUUTE, PLEASE. Your eyes tested free by an expert Optician, j} jl; jjj 1 * and glasses ground by latest approved methods W * tc,,e *’ Clock*, Jewelry QA. SC-UDDELR, j Repaired n Bert Manner ' ATHLNS, GA. A BIG