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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-07-19
COLD SPR#G.

Last-Tnssday night Bill McKie,
a~negro who lives on Judge Balls
place, lost all he had by fire. The
fire was discovered about ten
o'clock. The family was all asleep,
and only awoke in time to save
their lives.
Mrs. J. w. Lanfcrd and Miss
Annie Lanford are visiting at
Rose Cottage.
The Sunday school at Reboboth
had picnic on the church
grounds last Saturday. Quite a
good crowd was present. A very
fine dinner was served. DR.. D. A.
Bell and Hon. T. G.. Talbert of
Parksville made speeches in the
morning and Rev. J. T. Littlejohn
spoke in the afternoon. All who
attended went home feeling it was
good to he there.
Mr.. Fl. Fl. Smith and Mr.. Hugh
Wates visited friends n Aiken
last week.
Mr.. w. P. Parks, was in our
town last week in the interest of
the Phone.
Mr.. w. E. Thurmond was in
our town last week selling fruit
trees.
Mr.. Lester Talbert, of Antioch,
sent uR a watermelon last week
that weighed forty six pounds.
Many thanks, Brother Talbert.
Mr.. Dave Quarles caught fish
in his trap that weighed Sc yenteen
pounds.
Mrs. o. J. Holmes visited
friends in Modoc last Friday and
Saturday.
Mr.. F. B. Thomas has been on
the sick list for several days.
Rev. J. T. Littlejohn left this
morning for Spartanburg to see
his mother who is quite sick.
Mr.. Amos Eubanks had very
valuable mule to die last We'd
nesday.
Mr.. R. A. Wash and sallie
Wash visited Rose Cottage last
Sunday.
Alarge congregation worabipped
at Red Hill Sunday.
Mrs Hugh WateH spent last
week with friends at Modoc.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pat Robertso IL
visited friends in town last Satur-
day and Sunday.
RosE COTTAGE.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-07-19

The gubernatorial candidates,
Smith, Ansell and Manning, are
now jockeying for position
Aiken Journal and Review.
Were ne dealing in futures"
we would stake our last dollar on
Ansell. AS 1T appears now, the
man who defeats Hon. Martin F.
Ansell will be the next governor
of South Carolina.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-07-19
Child Not Expected to Live
from One Hour to An
other, bat Cured by
Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy

Ruth, the little daughter of E.
N. Dewey of AgneWville, Va, was
seriously i'll of cholera infantum
last summer. "We gave her up
and did not expect her 10 live
from one hour to another," he
says. 81 happened to think of
Cham berlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Rene dy and got bot
tie of it from the store. In five
hours 1 saw a change for the bet
ter. We kept on giving it and be-
fore she had taken the half of one
small bottle she was WE'LL" This
remedy is for sale by All ID ug-
gists.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-07-19
Citation.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
COUNTY OF EDGEFIELD.


BY J. D. Allen, Esq, Probate Juhge,
WHEREAS, F. N. X. Barley, made
suit TO me, to grant him letters Of
administration of the estate and
effects of Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Bailey
THESE ARE THEREFORE TO
cite and admonish all singular the
kindred and creditors Of the sald MIR.
Mary zabelh Bailey, deceased, that
they be and appear before he, in the
Court of Probate, to be held at Edge
field, c. H., s.. g., on the 26th day OF
July, next, after publication thereof.
at Il O'clock in the forenoon, to show
cause, if any they have, why the said
administration should not be granted.
GIVEN under my Hand, this Sth
day of July 1905.
Published on the 18th day of july
1905, in he EdgeIield ADVERTISER.
j. D. 4NLLEN, J. =. f. G.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-07-19
WEDNESDAY. JULY IS, 1905.

Happy is the farmer who, dur
ing the early part of last week,
converted his cotton warehouse
receipt into a certificate of de-
posit from the bank. Cotton de-
clined more than a cent per pound
before the week closed.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-07-19
A Guaranteed Cure for Piles

Itching, Blind, Bleedingor Protru-
ding Piles, Druggists refuLd money
if HAZO OINTMENT fails to cure
any cass, no matter of how long
standing, in to IA days. First ap-
plication gives ease and rest. SOC. If
your druggist hasn't it send SOC in
stamps and it will be forwarded post
paid by Paris Medicine Co., ST. Louis,
Mo
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-07-19
Spoiled Her Beauty,

Harriet Howard, of 2oe With
ST., New York, at one time had
her beauty spoiled with skin
trou BILE. She writes: IT had Salt
Rheum or Eczema for years, but
nothing would cure it, until ]
used Bucklen's Arnica Salve." A
quick and sure healer fer cuts,
burns and sores 25c at G.. T.. Penn
& Son aud w. E. Lynch q Co.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-07-19
Greatly in Demand.

Nothing is mora in demand than
q medicine which meets modern
Cor a blood and sys-
tenn cleanser, such as DR.. Kings
New Life Pills. They are just what
you need to cure stomach and
liver troubles. Try them. At G. L.
Penn & Son and w. e. Lynch d
Co. 25c., aranteed.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-07-19

ROARDERS TAINTED: Mrs.
j. B. Clotworthy has opened her
Cottage at the cel-brated health
resort. Hilnan, Ca, for board"rs
during the summer. Terms, $500
per week, or $500 if two PERSONS
occupy Il room. Treatment and
water are free.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-07-19

The Legislature that enacted the
dispensary law made one egregious
error. 1t made provision for q
consta bulary force to execute the
law among the laity but failed to
establish "secret service" to pre-
vent those high in authority from
violating it.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-07-19
Buy it Now.

Now is time to buy Chamber
lain's Collie, Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy. 1t is certain to be
needed sooner or later and when
that time comes you will >need it
badly---you will need it quickly.
Buy it now. It may save life For
sale by All Druggists.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-07-19

WANTED: Lady or gentleman
of fair education to travel for
firm of $250,000 capital. Salary
$1.O72 per year payable weekly,
Expenses, ,,advancnd. Address Geo,
G. CLOVIS, Edgefeld, S. c.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-07-19
Lombard Iron Works & Supply Go
AUGUSTA. GA
Citation.
STATE OF SOUTH C-.ROETNA
CouNmY OF EDGEE1ELD.

-. County OF EDGEFIELD.
BYJ,D. Allen, Esq, Probate Judge
Whereas, Kobert Oliphant made
suit TO me, to grant him letters of ad-
ministration of the estate and effects
Of Pickens. Holloway, deceased.
These are therefore to cite and ad-
moni5h all and singular the kindred
and Creditors of the said Pickens
Holloway deceased, that they
be and appear before me, in
the Court of Probate, to be held at
Edgetield, G. f., S. G., on the 18th day
of July next, after publication there
of, at II O'clock in the forenoon, 20
show cause, j t any they have, why the
said administration should not be
granted.
Given under my Hand, this 2sth day
of June 1905,
J. D. ALLEN, j. P. E. c.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-07-19

Always liberal to Churches.
Every church will be given
liberal quantity Of L. d NJ. pailt.
Call for It.
4 gallons Long,,an & Martinez
L. q Nj. Paint r. Sed with three
gallons linseed Oh, will paint
house.
w. B. Barr, Charleston, W. Va.
writes, painted Frankenburg
block with l.. q NJ. stands out as
though varnished".
Wears and covers like gold.
DoL't pay 1.50 a gallon for lin
seed oil, which you do in ready
for-use paint.
Buy oil fresh from the barrel
at 60 cents per gallon and mix it
with l.. & NJ.
. It makes paint:cost about $l.20
per gallon. Sold by CT. y. Penn 4
Son.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-07-19

On Clothing and Summer un-
derwear the prices have been cut
very low at the New York Racket
Store. Come while we have your
size.
j. W. PEAK.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-07-19

CHOLERA INFANTUM.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-07-19

Always liberal to Churches.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-07-22

On certain day between July r and Aug 2to be known Refund Daythe Howe StesOn Co., will refund the full of all purchases by known with the outside of it.
 Every time make purchase the month will receive duplicate check with the full amount of purchase and date Day aesheck bearing the lucky date will be its full face value
 Every check made Daywheth for hundred dollars for amounw be refunded full The only ons wholesale purchases, charges O. Ds and Every cash retail purchase vii participate but save checks to get them cashed.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-07-22
We will wind up the

We will wind up the big Economy Sale with a characteristic offering "a bargain which will make a score of mothers rejoice over the big bar gain-giving event.
 On+ If nuor fiMn hun.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-07-22

Dr. Gustavus Eliot of this city has been appointed by Governor Roberts a commission to examine into the mental condition of Vincenzo Francesca, a New Haven county prisoner.
 The directors Of the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad will omit their August meeting this year. Many of the directors are away on their va cation and it has been decided that the affairs of the company can get along all right without a converting of the board before September.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-07-22
Bargains Worth Noting
 for Saturday

2-clasp silk Gloves, white and a few tans; regularly 50c, at 39c pair.
 Very fine Irish crochet Collar and Cuff Sets; were 75c, $1.00 and $1. 25 set--now soc set.
 Embroidered and face neck band ing one with one edge frilling; formerly 25c to 50c yard, at 19c yd.
 Choice Veilings in very stylish effects, black, brown and navy; were 25c, 39c and 50c-now 19c yd.
 Fine Japonette hem ii h e q Handkerchiefs, also embroidered and lace trimmed, formerly 10c to 12sc each--now 7c eech.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-07-22
let the
 Children

read about the bargains we offer <a'as@s on Saturday in dainty little garments for infants and chidren-then bring sW$ them with you to help you to decide
 The lines on all of these are small AV#T but so are the prices, And beyond $$s if you come early W
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-07-22
Save Money Saturday
 on Skirts and Waists

Exercise your economical tendencies Saturday b investing in our Suit Room offeringsyou save none on every one of these you buy: "
 ONE LOT OF OUR BEST voILE sKIRTs-n tailored models, plain and trimmed and with paited effects Nearly all are silk lined Regularly priced up to $25gong S125O
 
 WASH sKIRTs-of shepherd checks-perfect fitting En cut generously full $00 regularly Saturdays price SVN LAWN WAISTS slightly mued worth regularly $l5O to Ac e $2.90-Saturday at fFG WHITE LAWN WASTStuked front and embroidered centre Has also the caoped effects Regularly Sl75- Gf 1E Saturday at PH"%O NEW LAWN WAISTS-wh entire panel of fine embroid cry brandnew line just made up Regularly $4OO &C On Saturday at P%"VV
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-07-22

The four thousand pairs with which we started has been dwind- ling daily-taken by New Haven women who know the unusual values offered at this ridicuIously low price.
 It will pay you handsomely to
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-07-22
.S2.5O COrscts-$1.19

Odds and ends of our good lines which we are beginning to clean up before inventory. Small lots, but all sizes-P. N., R. & G. and other good makes. Regularly $2.50 at $1.19.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-07-22
DIR. MAYER OUT OF DANGER.

DIR. MAYER OUT OF DANGER.
 The condition of Rev. William Maher, D. D., of St. Joseph's church, is much improved from his recent case of blood poisoning. He is now out of danger and is able to sit up in a chair daily Dr. Maher is a son of Mrs. Ellen Maher, Of 2S Nash street, this city, and a brother of Richard J. F. Maher, cleo trician at Howe & Stetson's.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-07-22

Shirts. Some are all white, have touch of color by of stitching. All $1.50 ShrtsSaturday $t.OO Mems part-woo two-pece Bathing Suits in cadet blue 59c the regular price-on Saturday at 39c.
 Mems fine washable Four-n-hands attractive colvrs and patterns; 25c value-at 2 for 25C.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-07-22

 the market and the results  Saturday will undoubtedly be -reakn All through the oced all surrounding resorts well as the city On lip is the % day Refund
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-07-22

LEAVES FOR LAKE CHAMPLAIN.
 Rev. Francis T. Brown and family will leave next Monday for their sum- mer cottage at Lake Champlain. Their address will be, until September, Wills borough Point, Essex county. New York,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-07-22
Toilet Needs
Hosiery and Underwear

Children's fine Fl ribbed cotton Hose, spliced heels and toes- 123c and 19c.
 Women's black extra size cotton Hose, spliced heels and toes, t23c.
 Women's shaped ribbed Vests, high neck, short sleeves; low neck, wing sleeve. Empress pants, with French band to match. Seconds of 25c-at 15c each.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-07-22
5OR Discount on Baby Carriages and OO-CartS

dred Baby Carriages and Gocarts carried this year. we have just twenty left These will be closed out Saturday at straight 50 per cent discount from regular prices
 beautiful fac-simile of imported English Perambuator- never sold at less than $2500t $250 you can take home little go-cart usually selling at $2 75for $l.3
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-07-22
$3.5O Fine OxfOrdS at S1.95

lay away pair two of these Shoes and Oxfords for f- ture They're natty, upto-date shoes from own in the finest styeaud sold for less than $3.5O the pair.
 You get them during this sale at $1 95 pair
 White, brown tan and gray Irish linen Oxfords butcher cut secovered heels and ribbon lace very dressy Oxford selling at $25O pair.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-07-22

White Nasook Dresses in sxmonth oneyea and twoyear sizes. Regularly 50c- Saturday at 35c Coored Yoke Dresses regularly 59c and 75cSatuday 45c Poke Bonnets $1.00 vaue-at soc Little Wool Flannel Sacques Soc and 75c vaue-at 39c Lawn and Pque Hatat ho price O0 hats at soc S2OO hats for $1 %, and
 Bibs, 15c qualyat 10c quaity-at Coored Russian Dresses two three and four year es $150 to $1.75-Saturday at CSC
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-12-13
Pers.o nal Mention.

s r.. J, G rrier OF Benson was q. Willmar
vialtor last Wednesday,. ssS IzEt
Monday for = few days visit, d u
4 Miss Wayne Clearly MAS the Rueat Of the
Misses schott, at Breckenridge last week,
II Mrs. r. o. Fixen went to Minneapolis yes.
terday for visit with her son. O, Flxen,
Z Miss Nellie Botnen Visited with her sister,
Mrs, LAwrence Thorpe, at Pennoek last
week. s.z= 1st 81 a .s**.5:@ i Il "szs !!zsI:A
Mis-, Rebecca Miller 10 here from Faribault
to spend the winter with her brother. ~ 3.
Rev. Peter Han.on held religious services
ct the West Salem church In NJ amre iaat
Sunday. &&+$1 ~: ss., #s,E3 * III,
w. &. Miller ana A, a. Arnold managed Is
secure 2oo-pound deer on their recent hunt
ing trip. - = - a. i %*=< q a5=H
- Mrs John Ahlstrom and .on returned YES.
te5day 70 spieer after visit In the city with
II Martin. aud EHoeh Erickson, both ofEagle
at Saltwater. r. *@.~$s': ~ =
Ray Nelson Of Eagle Lake departed from
acre Yesterday for Chicago. where he will
Mrs. John Costello has been visiting. this
week at Browns Valley with her son, J. H.
Costello; and family. ':.. ,.+ -.a
Nels Thompson goes to Browne Valley this
week, where he opens a special sale on Friday
in his store at that point. y -.
DR.. Graham left on Monday for q visit
unt!1 Saturday at his former home in Duluth.
During his absence his office ia IN charge OF
DR.. Fraser Of that city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Olson, Of :Atwater,
were guests last week at the home of James
Sanderson and also enjoyed q visit with their
son Marcus, manager of the .Willmar Furni'
ture Co.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. johnson and son Reu-
| ben, Of Nj a.are, leave this evening for Spo-
| kane WASH, where they will spend the win
| ter, and may decide to locate there perma-
| nently.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. E. Leslie left yesterday for
| Lilly, S. D., where Mrs. Leslie will spend a
| week with relatives and friends, Mr.. Leslie
will go on to Aberdeen, where he viii attend
| to land business.
Register Of Deeds Olson, wife and son
| for a visit at Mrs. Olson's old home. Mr..
| Olson returned on Monday, while the family
| will remain this week.
| F. W. Segerstrom and family came up
from Minneapolis to attend the Green.J ohm.
| returned Thur sday evening while his family
| remained for a longer visit.
| Miss Esther Johnson returned to Ray
mond Thursday, after brief visit in Fahlun,
where she attended the wedding OF her cou-
sin, Miss Alice Johnson, to Wesley E. Green,
which occurred on Wednesday evening.
!. Emil Melin arrived here last Wednesday
\ from Sheyenne, N. D., where he has been
spending the past summer and fall on his
claim. Mr.. Melin will look after his business
interests here and expects to return In
J short time.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-12-13

See Anderson Land Co. for Fire H.
surance. 4Otf
J. II. Otos has for sale some choice
city properties at bargain. loft
FOR SALE-A 12-ft show case and
stand, %. F. F. Nelson's. 3Stf
FOR RENT-One nicely furnished
room, on Third street.
Att AUG. HOGLUND.
= FURNISHED ROOM A pleasant
front room to desirable party. Call
at TRIBUNE Office. 33f
Anderson Land Co. has many good
farms in trade for city property. See
US. Anderson Land Co. 43tf
WASHING WANTED-Called for
and delivered. Mrs. Peterson, CO
Paul Peterson, Ella Ave. asp
FOR RENT-One furnished room.
Inquire of G. L. Englund, corner of
Becker Ave. and Jessie St. Aft
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-12-13

FOR SALE-Wall paper, paints,
window glass, room mouldings and
window shades at O. A. Jacobson's.
15f
FOR RENT-Five rooms upstairs;
bath, electric light, hot water heat;
on east Litchield Ave. L. G. Lundval,
DR.. johnson Block. 4ltf
WANTED-Small farms for good
city property in Willmar. Inquire of
Willmar Land & loan Co., Kandiyohi
County Bank building. 35f
: FARM FOR RENT One mile from
Kandiyohi station. A man who I'M
derstands caring for COWS and pigs
preferred. Inquire of E. NJ. Stan
ford, Willmar, MINI. 38tf
FOR SALE-Three lots and house
at south end of Fourth street. Price
800. Will take part in trade for
COWS and young cattle.
MRS AMANDA HOGLUND,
1ncareof K.T.Rykken Spicer Route
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-12-13

To- tho Farmers.
When you are in town we want you
to come down to the Big Elevator and
see what We have to sell in Wood,
Coal, Ground Feed, etc. Also remem-
Der that we pay highest price for all
kinds of grain.
MINI. & WESTERN GRAIN Co.
29f G. S. HARRIS, Agt.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-12-13

i We are now prepared to handle
poultry and will buy large or small
lots. paying the highest cash market
price on day OF delivery. :
33f JOHN B. AGEN co.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-12-13

FOR RENT-House in First ward,
three blocks north of mill: Inquire
of Nj. O. Thorpe. 43tf
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-12-13

WANTED-Girlf for general house.
work, family of three. r. L. ThOmp-
son, Litch6eld Ave., between 1st and
End St. Up
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-12-13

Mrs. Geo. II. Bitterness very pleas
antly entertained a small party Of
young lady friends last Saturday at
q six O'Clock dinner.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-12-13

Hand painted china suitable for hoi.
day and wedding gifts. Orders for
special designs solicited. Inquire OF
Florence R. Porter, TAO S. Fifth St.,
Wlllmar. !
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-12-13

Picture Frames and Framing
to order to suit tt Q, most fastidious
tastes. Carefully selected to match
pictures. G. A. ,Baklund's
43tf. Photo Studio.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-12-13

People who use gas lights get their
mantles at F. F. Nelson's, wholesale
and RETAIL = H.. + f. 38tf
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-12-13

DR.. II. : F.. Porter, Skandtnavisk
Tandl&kare. Bonde Block, Willmar,
MINI. ~: 22tf
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-12-13

Abstracts Of title to Kandiyohi
county lands and city property
promptly furnished by j.. i. Otos,
the bonded abstracter, s l5f
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-12-13

- -. 'uosloN q
u ees '1oze1 poo5 q: 4ueA no6 II ::
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-12-13

If you are looking for wedding pres
ents take look into F. F. Nelson's. If
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-12-13
FOR SALE.

0sterholm's vAlDA DIX TER saJas hos
Chase 31.14
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-12-13

See Anderson Land Co. for fire IN
surance and collections. 43tf
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-12-13
..EJ!o!lRl4AkE..

80
49, s~e1 5s
HAND palneea ohlnas oute1e bio 90 holt.
sspeotal dsslgns Il seilottS Il. 81 lnqvlle .ef
Eio!snoe I. PortsF., 71oEa $ 81 tttth .9t.,
or. Il,
Ploture Frames and Fessnlag Il y.
70. order to suit the most fastidiou
tastes Carefully selected To match
f43tf. Co.. Is .s.s.... IL, '.r Photo Studio.
~ y .' -. 6 49,. M, s.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-12-13

Il you have houses orrooms to rent
list With Anderson Land Go. Wehave
inquiries for houses every day. q
BOT T.: ANDERSON LAND Co.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1905-12-13

You save your money, you save
your eyes, you retain y our. good ma
ture by using the Mo- 10 .WelsbackI In.
candescept gas, light r, r. Nelson &.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-12-14

DON'T FORGET
the souvenier at Pettyjohns Dec.
II. SO 90.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-12-14
THE JAPANESE LANGUAGE.
Change Proposed Under Supervision
Of Specially Appointed Cor
eminent Commission.

The progressive spirit of the
Japanese is about to show itself
in new direction, though success
In the development Of the idea
may not be Immediately accom-
plished, says the Spokane Spokes.
man. A government commission
has been appointed to make a re.
port on the advisability of adopt
ing Roman characters in the writ
ten language of Japan, and a
prominent member of the com.
mission has arrived in the United
States to pursue inquiries along
the lines Of the proposed change.
The japanese language has
many features that are puzzling
TO all except special students, and
now that the kingdom is taking
its place among the foremost ma
tions Of the world in the various
arts Of war and peace an improve
ment in this matter is felt to be
most essential in connection with
the advances being made in other
directions. Chinese characters
and ideographs have been used
ever since the introduction ofwrit-
ing in Japan, and these have been
frequently modified and adapted
to local conditions 30 that even
the Chinese donot recognize them.
Increasing intimacy with the
outside world calls for a change,
and it is interesting to note that
"the little brown people" are as
eager to advance in civilization as
to win in war