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Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1905-12-29

During the year 1902 the people Of
Troy will see some rich mica mines
rapidly develop into dividend paying
properties. The building Of the new
railroad through this section will solve
the transportation problem and enable
those, who have been holding on to
what have always been termed good
properties, to develop them into mines
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1905-12-29

The portage railway board OF c.
lilo reports that farmers who can de-
liver to this water route are realizing
five five cents per bushel more for
their grain than those who do not
have the alternative means OF ship
ment. The board also reports that
where the railways have to compete
with the water rate shippers get the
benefit of the reduced rate. The
whole story is told in these few words.
-Nez Perez Herald.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1905-12-29

In order to blind the people and
keep themselves in public favor the
big life insurance companies hired
such newspapers as would to print such
items as would tend TO deceive the
people and permit the companies to
continue their graft.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1905-12-29

Now that the Potlatch Lumber Com
pany has returned that right of way
money to the citizens Of Palouse we
suppose it will be in line for this COM
pany to deliver that proposed railroad
and saw mill to Moscow.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1905-12-29

Its an old saying, that people want
something for nothing" but generally
gef left. This has again proven true
of the Peck editor who offered his pa
irons subscriptions worth about 81 to
$40 all for 81 and caught several hun
dred suckers and got up and departed
for parts unknown. -Juliaetta Journal.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1905-12-29

Oh course money talks. But to
most Of US it never has a chance to
say anything but goodbye" says the
Charleston Republic.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1905-12-29
Bronnan
Lost Cattle.

One red mully COW, and calf about
ten weeks Cid, COW branded with on
left thigh. One red red COW and cali,
3 months old, both branded t on leiI
thigh. Latter COW has short horns and
was last seen at Cornwall.
Address, +. w. Darland,
100 +. First St., Moscow, Idaho
decS-lm
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1905-12-29

1t is estimated that Idaho ha
$4,000 acres OF apple orchards.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1905-12-29

For the medicine chest or side-boa
l. w. Harper Whiskey is pre-emineGnIisS
the family whiskey-none better. oO''
by c. w. Tompson.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1905-12-29
MARKET REPORT.

W. NJ. Duthie quotes the following
prices, Troy:
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1905-12-29
MILLINERY AT COST

NOTHING nicerfor a Christmas
III gift than a nice dress, either
~ for the wife mother, or lit
tie folks. Nice line of pref
ty patterns to select from, and
our prices are right. We have a
large line of Christmas goods,
and call especial attention to
our imported Japanese goods.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-10-05
THE DEAD.
NE ice RnANr-

Seven weeks AGO death enter
CT the home q Capt. W. A.
Roane and the devoted parents
gave up n promising young son.
This sad affection has been fol-
lowed by another.
On Friday last their second
son. Ralph, breathed his last
after 4 lingering illness and days
OF intense SUFFERING. Ralph was
IN his 2}rd year and universally
loved by old and young for his
manly, courteous bearing. he
grew Up from early childhood in
oxford and gave promise, until
TWO years ago. Of a long life Of
usefulness. He was energetic
ami anxious 10 succeed in every
Undertaking and 4 he had been
blessed with health q bright flu
ture awaited hi1. He was n
member of the Methodist Church
and IN every respect a most wor-
NY example for his companions.
In this hour Of sorrow and an
guish for the father, mother.
sisters and brothers. they have
the undivided sympathy Of the
whole people, whose hearts are
saddened by thu shadow that has
fallen upon their household.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-10-05
Tie Religious Cnsus

Sunday night at the Baptist
Church the Union service wa;
held in the interest Of Sunday
school work. Nj. W. r. Me-
Bride, superintendent of the
Presbyterian Sunday chool, pre-
sided over the meeting. and an
interesting program was carried
out.
First, NJ. McB-ide asked the
pastors and supcrinteHdcnts pre-
sent % state the enrolment and
attendance Ok the various schools
the results OF which reports
he placed upon the black
board. The figures showed that
out .of about 1890 (estimated),
white people Of the town. there
were less than half 4 the
churches. all told, and Of the en-
tire church membership, less than
half we're studying the Bibles IL
the different Sunday schools.
Mr.. l.. z. Leavell then spoke
On the needs Of the town, IL the
light Of the facts just presented.
tie explained the work Of a h0u So
toulouse canvass, and showed
the good results. First. il wcEid
give = complete religious census.
furnishing 70 each congregation
al the names belonging 20 il. then
- Advertising Of the wurx "
the visits would stir the town.
II WAS announced that % peo-
pie Of the various Sunday schools
had volunteered 70 give z morn
irg 70 this canvassing. A caH
was made for six more workers.
and they promptly responded.
l. was announced that the work
ers would meet AZ the Methodist
Church Tuesday morning at Q
O'Clock ard begin from there.
RESULT or THE CENSUS.
Promptly a. the hour set The
following workers reported aud
went out as Indicated.
Messrs. Landon Andrews ard
Cassie Collier. Mrs. ". A. Stein
beck and Miss Anna Porter, Mr.
George Leavell and Mrs. :. +.
Nelson. Mrs. Leila Butler and
Miss Virgie NELL. Prof. T. II.
Sone-ville and Miss Pearl Leav-
ell, Mr.. I'd Johnson ard Miss
Annie Mcbride, Mr.. Frank Leav-
ell and Mr.. Will Mcbride. Mrs.
Garner OFens and Miss Fidelia
Massey, Mrs F. 5. Leavell and
Mrs. Z. o. Davidson, Miss Kate
Mcclure and Mrs. +. z. Temple,
Rev. J. K Countiss and Miss
Anna Wright, DR.. F. L. Riley.
The following figures were OBJ
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-10-05
The New York World.
The ThelCS-A-wEEK EDITION.
BEAD WHEREBY va TuE ENgEr-H
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iished anywhere ia ihc rVosil.
T.iis = a time y. great events. We
are having gr-1t was. uai oh ?
changes ot 4 stirring kind are occ p
ring both =. horie an1 abroad. Tse
Tl.rics . Week Esrld coutest1 Noa
every ot.-r day. eVcrpl Sanitv, with
al tee noAs, i~!iy. a. Era.eiy aai
prongiiy todd.
Tae Ta-ice-a-w Week World 10 fair n
it, political reports. YoGcAa ges the
truth trvul its columns, whether you
a:e Rep iolista Or I Bs-lJerlf, a.ii
tnli II " -. yoC WANT.
TIE Thrice = Week World alwavs
has a serlsi stsry runnirr, and i 81
away a 'f-r t-e- 90 az ~ b. a nrs.
class author. lhe Tk-ia.--a-W Week
Nor-d peu-i-l - better Ii ion th14l
any OsI-r newspaper IA "a Tnifel
state SFcci1. attention = also ...s-e1
- markets, ald taese are many o-asr
valuable features
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Lar subscription price is only 81 co per
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We offer tai- uneguail-i newspaper
and IHE EAGLE together ons year tor
SLID. the Regular subscription price
% the two papers IS s3.9o.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-10-05

Illinois Central Railroad
Annual Stockholders Meeting al
Chicago Oct. lSth--psrsonel
Attendance of Individu-
al Holders is Desired.
FREE TlCKETTO THE MEETING

Public notice Is hereby given that
the regular meeting OF the stockhold-
ers OF the Illinois Central Railroad Co
will be held at the eoapany's office in
Chicago. H., on Wednesday, Oct. Is,
at II O'clock, noon To permit per-
sonal Attendance at said meeting
there vii. be issued TO each holder OF
one or more shares OF The capital
stock of the Illinois Central Railroad
Co.. at the close of business on Tues
day, Sept 18th, who is Of full aga,
ticket enabling him or her to travel
free over the company's lines from
the station on the Illinois Central
Railroad nearest to his or her regis
tered address to Chicago and return
such ticket to be good for the journey
70 Chicago only during the four days
Immediately following when properly
eountersigned and stamped during
business hours On or before Saturday,
Oct l.-that il to say, between 8 a. N
and pm il the Office OF the assistant
secretary, W. q. Bruen, ia Chicago.
Such ticket may be obtained by any
holder OF stock registered above, on
application, IN writing. to the presI-
dent Of the company in Chicago, bat
zach stakeholder mist individually
apply for his or her ticket. Each ap-
plicatlcn must must state the fun
name and address OF the stockhoiier
exactly as given in his or her certifi-
cate OF stock, together with the n1m-
Der and date of such certificate. NJ
more than one person will be carried
free in respect TO any one holding oil
stock As registered on the books ci
the company.
A. G.. HAcEsrAFF,
Secretary.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-10-05
For Homeseekers.

Cheaper rates yet-less than one
way fare for the round trip to points
in the Southwest Go via Memphis
or Cairo, and the Cotton Belt Route
Dates OF cheap rates on Tuesdays,
Oct. nth, Nov. 7tb and 3lst. Dec 5ta
and 18TH
Finest time to visit the Southwest
see the crops aud locate home
Write for maps. literature and cost
of tickets to any point
w. {. PEELER, d. P. A.
Memphis, Tenu-
f. w. LABEAU,IE, e. +. & T. A.
Sc. Louis, No.
Cotton Belt Route
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-10-05
SOa- Resilient Noeicc

Tx STATE CT MISSISSIPPI,
County OF Lafayette. ! No. 1851.
To Frank Crawford aud Pearl CrzE-
ford, miners. who have neither par
: rs living nor guar i'm, ard whose
Poss -sliee address il Memphis. Shell
by County, stale OF Tennessee. You
are commanded to appear before the
cEarcrry s'ogrt Of aEiyctte Couziy
IA said State en- the
FoU RTH MONDAY - NOVEMBER,
~ D., 1905.
to defend the suit in said court OF vrs
Myrtle GeesIin, ct Al, vs. airs PeriiBa
lrvin 81 al wherein you are defead-
ants.
This the 18th day Of September. 1905
J. o. RAlfEY, Clerk.
STANDS & Stone, SoIs- tor Conpsts
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-10-05
legal Advertisements.


sEcrfoS I. Pc Il ordained by tire
Mayor 1ni B,a-sl % Aldermen Of the
town OF Oxford. n g., that l. shall be
unlawful for any merchant. shop
keeper 81 other person 20 Ike 2 open
store, shop OF ANY place of business
wnere tobacco. ciga=s, ciyaretf-, ice
drinks CT any drinks sold a. soda
fountains o. bottled srfnks for sale in
sad Town 90 sundays. and any per
son who shall keep open scca Place
o. Places. ~ wko shall eel or barter
snt % All goods or merchandise
1-.als Dc fined no; more than S2l.e0 ter
-ery ssca orsnse. bat this ehail not
80 . -pets~c@ri-s or dru-g - =
" 10 may opcn thcir storos fos the
s.ic 81 rfrs,icin-s oaiy. or nsslt-mark
q fnea ,-ho nav upCa their stores
For the sale % meats 0uly, or res'aa-
raEt keeper who NAV open their
pi1ces u business for the prTpos. u
-ervlng meals oriy.
SIC. tse IL furtscr ordained that tl.s
ordnance snail he IN force from a..
siter IL passage. This October 3-d,
1885
The allowed ordnance WIS read and
passed on the following yea and Gay
vote. Those voting yea: D. =. Gray
ID. I. Carter, y. -. kimkroash ard
4. E slough. Those voting nay, none
Posed October Sgd. 1905.
=. T.. MATTHEWS, Mayor.
= l.. -EEFaESs, Clerk
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-10-05
Notice

Mr.. 8. s. Webster, OF Oxford.
is now representing Us, and will
sell you a Singer Machine on easy
payments, or discount for Cash
Also carries a full line of needles,
oil and parts of machines. Try a
Singer before buying any other.
SINGER SEWING MACHINE Co.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-10-05
SoricE 10 CREDITORS.
Moil.e Porter, Administrator 4
". Estate OF


Jerry Porter. Deceased
"A the Cf ancery Court OF LlFaveste
County, State Of Mississippi.
Whereas, on the f7sh day of August
ie05, letters Of adnistra.ion On the
estate OF Jerry Porter, deceased, were
granted 20 the undersigned BY the
chagcery Court o. l.aFayette County
state Ot Mississippi, notice Is hereby
given TO all pcrsona having and hold
izg claims against the estate OF the
said Jerry Porter, Jr.. deceased, to
have the same pro5sted and register
ed by the CLERK OF the Chancery Clerk
within one year. The failure TO pro-
bated and register said claims for one
year. vii par such Claims from re
coyery.
MoLLrE PosrEz- Administrative.
SHrNAULr & DAVE, Attorneys
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-10-05
SDccfal Home Seekers
Excursion.
ga FoR Tns ROUND TRIP.

ga FoR Tre ROUND TRIP.
On Tuesdays. Oct 18th. Nov. 7th
and 3Iss, Dec. 9TH and 18th.
The Iron Mountain viii sell tickets
from Memphis 10 Texas, oklahoma
New Mexico and louisiana AID other
points, ut 4 OF the one way for the
round trip. Tickets have limit OF
twenty -one f2i) days to return, with
stop-over= 1t pleasure, going ana re-
turning
For full information address.
c. Z. RoUSDrREE, T. p a
Ii. ID. WILSON, A. q. z. A.
10 s. Main street, Memphis. Tenn.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-10-05

The fever situation in New Or
leans and Louisiana l. slowly i'm :
proving, and the number OF new
cases show a slight decrease. as
does the death rate. but the dan
ger is by no means passed.
In Mississippi the conditions
arc not Mt all favorable. and dur
ing the past few days the disease
has CAMEL much Roadway. and
grave fears arc entertained for
the situation to become more
serious. The Infected counties
are Claiborne. jefferson, Frank
In. Adams. Warren, Harrison
ani Wilke-sou.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-10-05

To draw the tire oct OF Aa-n- hec
eGt without leaving 4 scar, or u
elre noii-. s3Ees, t-sE@r, -szenia and
I'll skin and scalp diseases, use De-
NI.tS i;cs hia-si 81 sc. = specitie
for p:ics. Get tic genuine. Sod by
i. u kenls.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-10-05
5000 GIVEN AWAY.
HRIsrMAs PRESENTS FOX THE 81 D.
sSRiBEEs To THE WEEKLY
COUKIER-JOCKSA

The weekIy Courier-JoUrnal. Hon
Henry Watterson's paper.) wants TO
share the profits OF this prosperous
year with It's Subscribers 10 proposes
to give away twenty CHRISTMAS pre-
serts, ranging from siol-oo 70 S-o-oo,
amounting to 5000 in all There VIII
be four general presents OF 500, sal,
$50 and SO, and sixteen presents OF
$50 and so 10 be given Ia the states
OF Kentucky, Indiana, fsnnesses,
Texas, Mississippi, Missouri, Nirsiri'.
and Alabama The plan Il fair and
simple. Write to the COURIER ournal
Co., Louisville, KY, for copy Of the
weekly Courier-Journal, giving fall
details. Ii will be sent free.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-10-05
The Local News.

Mrs. viii N. Walker is report
Ct seriously Ill.
Mrs. W. A. Smith left Satur-
day for Memphis
Mss Elma Meek returned Sat-
urday frors Winona.
! much needed rain fell in this
section al day Monday.
NJ. Cassie Collier returned
Saturday from Sharkey.
NJ. and Mrs. Thomas job nson
left Saturday for Corinth.
Nr. Gayle Beanland left Tues
cay for his home in Clarksdale.
NJ. c. /. SivIey returned Sat-
uTday after an extended absence.
Mss Genie Banks, OF Able
vile, spent Saturday in Oxford.
sIr. Eugene Sims, of Water
Valley, spent Saturday tn Oxford
Mr. :. Bremen and Mr.. H.
Friedman spent Friday in Mem
pas.
bliss Lola Gray was hostess
Wednesday Of the Home Circle
Club.
Miss Sarah johnson, of Water.
ford, visited friends here this
week.
: frorracted meeting will be-
gin Sunday at the Methodist
Church.
Ar. David Mcdowell, of Holly
Springs. IS Che guest of Mrs. N.
B. Jones.
Mss Norma Wilkins was the
guest Of relatives in Memphis
last week.
AIr. J. W. Howard, Jr., of
Aberdeen, was en- Oxford visitor
last week
Mr.. Jordan Tomlinson, of
Coahoma, visited relatives here
this week.
hrs. J. T. Teas and children,
Of Water Valley, are visiting rela-
t,ves here.
Mr. j. A. Browning, of Tay-
nF's, was pleasant visitor at
this office Monday.
We are glad to see Mr.. Abb
Davidson. OF Gomez, in town and
az his old post again.
8fisscsra Durley, of Coffee
vile. was the guest this week OF
Mrs. W. y. Merriwether.
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Bor-
oeaax and little daughter have
returned from Kentucky.
Dir. HI. H. Thomson and wife
nave returned from a visit to rela-
ives in Fayetteville, Tenn.
Hon. NJ. A. Montgomery re-
nrned from Nashville, Tenn, a
lew days ago.
Miss Annie Chandler was "at
home" Thursday, complimentary
. Mrs Lockard.
Miss Eugenia Trigg was host
ess Wednesday of the Twentieth
century Book Club.
Nessrs. Woods and Maddox, o
Sardis, are visiting friends il
oxford this week.
Miss Belle Stnphens left Mon
gay to visit her sister, Mrs. Franz
HansIer, in Aberdeen.
Mr.. and Mrs. James and famil,
Ok Love Station, are now occupy
ing Mrs l. p. jones' residenc
u University street.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-10-05
FosS.k.

NY residence on second South
street. Six rooms. hydrant water.
sewerage, good garden spot and
necessary out-houses- For terms
apply at residence.
Mas. NELLIE HAYNES.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-10-05
Fer Rent Cha.

50 acres OF up land, aimos,
level, Z miles from town. VIII
rent cheap for a term Of years.
2. 0. Boy -. Oxfnrd.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-10-05


We are glad 70 welcome Prof.
and Mrs. A. VI. Muckenfuss. OF
Fayetteville. ARA, "a citizens Of
our city. They are now occupy
ing Mrs. +. G. Archibald's resi-
dence.
THE EAGLE has placed at TIE
head Of its editorial column GER
tain suggestions, which it viii de-
mand that these suggestions Dc
secured. Read then carefully,
and II you endorse them do what
you can towards placing them in
operation.
Deputy Marshal j. J. Vance
and District Clerk Lem E. Old
ham went over 10 Aberdeen last
week 10 attend the Fall term Of
the Federal Court, which was in
definitely postponed on account
Of the yellow fever.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-10-05
Coihi,r.

We are showing the best lire Of
Mems, Boys and Children's
Clothing ever brought to this
market, and az the lowest prices.
TIE OXFORD DsY GooDS On.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-10-05
Church Enrolment.

tanned from , count of the results
of the homes visited:
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-10-05
For Sals.

One secondhand Pheaton
cheap. Apply to
DE- p. W. ROWLAND.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-10-05

Subscribe for The EAGLE.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1905-10-05

gTnois Central r, r. Time Table
CNO1TU s:cCSD)
:. 81 prssar ger. leaves at s:sl D n
4 rass@nger. leaves ut as 4 e,
=, 81 local freight. arrives $50 a n
and departs 1T s:e. a N
SOUTH BOCNDy
& g, paszsH-ers leaves ~ is.5s N
=, passenger, leaves ut s-i6 p N
- IA zeal freight, arrives 2:45 2 m
ard departs at sos ? z
Z. NJ. OWEN. A sent.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-06-29
ODD NsNsnaper Names.

The names Of American newspapers
are a study In nomenclature. In Ar
kansas are the Buzz Saw and the
Back Log; California, the Condor. the
Wasp and the Tomahawk; Colorado.
the Rather. and Yesterday and To-
day; Iowa. the Postal Card. the Unit.
the Nucleus and the Firehrand: Ken.
lucky. the Salt River Tiger, the Push.
the Boomer; Missouri. the Missing
Link and the Cyclone; Nevada. tho
Rustler. Oklahoma r~eiolces Ia the
Dinner Bell and the Plain People.
South Dakota has a Plain Talker. In
West Virginia il the I~rrespresible.
Missouri has the Crank and the En-
terirE Wedge. Wyoming reads BIN
Bslon's budget
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-06-29
The m0klhq Of The Fluq

How ala We make the naa1
by compass. and square. and ilneY
WIN pattern aud thread, and the semp-
To follow Tie plain design
Waa only the lore that the craftsmen
That save US the red, and the white. ana
blue9
How aid We make the aas'
by measuring stitch and seam;
FOR part OF ~ came from n country call
Ana part % Il r. a dream
- vision that led brave souls Alright.
white.
How did We make the nag1
We fashioned II fold on fold:
IN war u was blent with the grim ca
The drums in their summons rolled.
twas the courage alike Of the quick and
That save US the blue. and the white. and
How did we make the nag1
II came to its grace and worth:
lhrongh al that e good Ia the souls OF
The banner has had its birth;
Twas the holier strength OF the purpose
That Eaye US the red. and the white. and
Thus have we made the nag.
BY. eolors that win not ~
BY %sinuous sweep ard by deathless glow.
Us Us tina the flag has madei
Ahu u whispers to-day 10 each star told
You must hoas me high aud must keep
w. d. ~. in Chicago Tribune.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-06-29
AMERICAS DAY IN JAPAN.
Celebration Of the Fourth Of july a
Yokohama.

celebration Of the Fourth OF july a
Yokohama.
Why patriotism should grow witt
bsenc is a question for cynics ant
philosophers and would be answered
by them In differing way, no doubt
That Il does so grow Is a fact. and
one well exemplided by the attitud,
OF foreigners In the far East toward
their national holidays.
The days Of the British guardian
saints, ST. Andrew, st. George and st
Patrick, often forgotten at home. ar,
each marked by some especial testify
ity here, says a correspondent. writ
Ing from Yokohama The French col
onies seem TO double In numbers OF
July IA. while the attitude OF Amerl
cans toward the Fourth Is quite n
contrast with their usual feeling a
home. That uproarious birthday q
the republic whose celebration In on.
cities Is apt to drive the average mid
die aged American born citizen t.
country solitude Is here anticipated
for days with real delight and ceIe
brated with genuine enjoyment.
One OF the most topsy-turvy thing
about the earth's other side. perhaps
is the fact that Il never rains on n,
Fourth. So says tradition: and ira
dition has been justified. Ia Yokohama
at least. for ten years.
Early In the morning sounds IN,
old familiae popping Of hrecrackers-
but Il Is intermittent merely and on
a breathe without inhaliug brfm
stone. Ali along the streets. over IN,
gateways, flags and flying. AZ eaci
gate swings the Stars and Stripes
crossed with the Japanese. h,
French. the German. the Italian. Dan
ish. Dutch and most satisfactory o
all. the British ias-"ceiebratlng III,
day we got rid OF YOU" as tho Eng
hshmen say with smiling humor.
About noon day fireworks are SO.
on all over the town. bombs that ex
plode high In air. l~iberatlng mnclf1
paper figures that float through the
sky until Il seems FUN OF creatures
pretty or g~rotesque--a cat. a bird. 4
balloon. a horse. a tiger. a japanese
knight upon a %Tollicking charger. OF
tho streets everywhere. watehlnt
these flying things, are children; the
Japanese with their gay kimonos anS
butterfly bows the English In shocked
frocks. the Americans In soft mustn't
with Hb6ons-the little faces all
turned skyward. the little lips al
forming "Ohsi" or "Ahsi"