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The Cairo bulletin., 1906-01-14
Made Arsenal OF Himself.

THE most CURIOUS and typically
Western scene ! ever saw 10 a court
ROOM" said western man. was
once when former Gov. Throckmorton
of Texas was defending q prisoner In
a murder case The man who was
killed had been in his shIrtsleeves
and had had no pistol pocket In bis
trousers.
THE former governor wished 10 de-
monstrate that II was possible that
the man might have had weapons.
He took on his coat and asked the
jury IL they saw any signs OF weapons
about him All shook their heads.
Then he took pistol from under
each Of his arms. From each boot
leg he drew others and from the back
OF his neck he pulled a bowie knife,
The argument was spectacular and
telling"
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MOUND CITY. \
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January 10, 1906.


Grade FIVE Of lowell school has
been removed TO the second floor, to
room two, and occupants of room two
are now uuartered in the basement
Room vacated by grade five will he
used a a recitation room for the high
school .-.-.
The N. Y. church has a new carpet,
which beauties this house Of wor-
ship very much.
The J. T. Summers brought in a
barge Of logs for the Wisconsin Chair
factory.
DIR. Hall Whitoaker received word
Saturday that his little niece. Mildred
Compton. the daughter of Mrs. Comp
ton. at Belknap died. She had been
seriously III with scarlet fever for
aeyeral days.
Owing 10 wrecks on the Big -Four
and the Illinois Central railroads mails
we're delayed this Saturday morn
ing. On the Big -Four a double head
or northbound ditched a number Of
its cars and tore up the track and road
bed al a point between Olmsted and
Grant Chain This necessitated the
passenger trains 10 transfer to the
iC. and E. J. railway and come around
by the way Of Tamms. A wreck Al
Fulton. Ky. caused considerable delal
in the mail service.
The Puplash County Teachers as
ISOLATION met in session Saturday
good program Of unusual interest wa
had Only a fair attendance.
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Bound to Beat.

At the junction of two highways In a
certain county in Iowa | found the
directions on the guideboard all faded
out, and, noticing farmer at work 10
his field, hitched the horse and went
over TO him and asked.
"Will you kindly tell me how far IL
Is to Painsville?'
Have you asked anyone else?'
queried the farmer, as he leaned on his
hoe. n,3i
Eyes, asked a man back here about
a mile"
WAS his name Bill scoyel?" III
Eyes, think It was"
"What'd he say?"
Il understood him to say that II was
nine miles"
We'll, then, it's 1eyen."
took his word for 1t and went on
but found the distance only seven
miles. Returning that way next day
encountered the farmer moving weeds
along the highway and said:
why did you tell me yesterday thai
Il was eleven miles to Painsville? You
must have known that 1t was only
seven
i'Bill Scoyel told you nine, didn''
he?" ,&7@
Yes"
wall, Bill Scovel thinks he's the
biggest liar around here, and told
you leyen to show him that he'd got q
hard man TO beat when he set out to
git the best of Jim Watson. - Balti
mora American.
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Back to English FAIRS.

For the origin Of the modern circus
one must go back to the English fairs
of the seventeenth, eighteenth and ear
~ nineteenth centuries, writes r. y.
Hallock, in the Century. Unlike the
American county fairs of the present
day, which are more In the nature oil
live stock exhibitions, the early Eng
lish fair was a rout of dancing,- Nd
ding, fighting, wrestling and bull
batting. the closest modern approach
to which is, perhaps. the quarterly
gathering for county court In the ham
lets. ofi.the Tennessee mountains
gathering as 1t were, OF merry an
drews, monstrosities, DULLES, jilts
tightrope walkers acrohats. center
tionists. equestrians, mountebanks
grimacers. scaramouches, thieves
plckpockets, idlers, beggars, fortune
tellers, gypsles and those upon whom
they prey. $50
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-01-14
WON 7 PAY GIRL
Uncle Sam Refuses TO Pay Debt to
Girl Who Drove a Mail
Stage.

winsted. Conn, January 13.-For
month last winter. when the mer-
curry was cften below zero. Miss Fran
ces Clark, Postmastreer at Otis, a VII
lage just over the State line in Mas
sachusetts. drove the stage which car
ries the mail between Otis and Lee, a
distance Of twenty four miles, round
trip. The regular driver was III and
she was unable 10 find any one 10 do
his work.
She presented a bill TO the post
office department for $40. charging s.
for each of the twenty-eight trips
she made Postmaster General Cor
telyou has notified Miss Clark that
the department rules do not permit
compensation for extra services when
person T. receiving a salary from
the Government. but that she will re-
ceive a letter OF cOmmendation Tor
her faithfulness.
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SPECIAL ASSESSMENT NOTICE


Notice is hereby given to all persons
interested that the City Council OF
the City Of Cairo. Illinois, having or
iersd that Pine street be improved by
laying and constructing a sewer In and
along said Pine street from point
20 feet south. Of the north line OK
Twenty first street to a manhole AZ
the center OF Twenty-fourth street,
the ordinance for the same being on
Ole in the Office OF the city clerk OF
said city and having applied to The
county clerk OF Alexander county for
an assessment OF the cost OF said I'M
provement according TO benefits, ana
an assessment thereof having been
made and returned TO said court, the
final hearing thereon will be had on
the sixteenth day OF January. A. d.
1906, or as son thereafter as the busi-
ness OF the court will permit. Said as
sessment Is payable In three instai'
ments with interest at the rate OF fiyc
per centum per annum, on all Install
ments except the first. from and AFTER
confirmation. All persons desiring may
file objections in said court before said
day, and may appear on the hearing
and make their defense.
NJ. EASTERDAY.
Superintendent of Special Assess
| meuts. -,.
Dated. Cairo. Illinois, December 30,
A. D., 1905. +.
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Better than Circus at the opera
house Monday and Tuesday, January
Is and 16 Any show or attraction of
any kind which causes an audience to
laugh and yell until the reverbration
almost lift the roof off the theatre,
must be voted a gigantic success, and
this is what the Buffers will do next
week. All the Buffers" promise Is a
funny show, full of ludicrous Incidents
and they viii more than fulfill their
promise. Their most ardent aim seems
to be a desire to amuse and interest
their audience, and they are bowling
success in that line. II one may judge
from the way they keep their audi
ence holding ihed sides and laughing
to excess. Ladies will be admitted
free on Monday night under usual con
ditons
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CALENDAR OF HISTORIC VALUE
Autographed in Eight colors Picture
Of Engine General"

The Bulletin has Just received from
Mr. ". l. Dsnley. general passenger
agent Of the Nashville. Chattanooga
and 81. Louis railway a very beautiful
calendar. autographed in eight colors.
size z2x2T inches. II Is one Of the
p,ettiest railroad calendars that We
have ever seen. In the center is . pic
urs Of the famous Florida train The
Dixie Flyer. and above this is the
trade marx ~ the company, car
wheel on a rail Al the bottom is a
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-01-14
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT NOTICE.

Notice Is hereby given 10 all persons
Interested that the City Council Of tho
City OF Cairo. Illinois. having ordered
thar a sewer be constructed on and
along Washington avenue from Tween
ty.hrst street TO Twenty fourth street,
the ordinance for the same being on
file in the Office OF the city clerk n
said city and having applied to the
couuty clerk OF Alexander county for
an assessment OF the cost Of said inn
movement according 10 benefits. and
an assessment thereof having been
made and returned to said court. the
nal hearing thereon viii be had on the
22nd day Of January. A. d. 1906. or
as soon thereafter as the business ~
the court viii permit Said assess
1ent is payable in three installmenis
with interest at the rate Of Ave per
centum per annum. on al instsllmenis
except the first. from and after con
fmation. An persons desiring may
file objections In said court before
said day. and may appear on the hear
ing and make their defense
NJ. EAsTERDAY.
Superintendent Of Special Asses
ments.
Dated. Cairo. Illinois. January sih.
A. d, 1905 .-
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-01-14
Calcutta EDITORIAL.

The Calcutta Bengalee evidently is
considerably worked up over sonaer
thing. for II remarks editorially we
can not. even with all the blasting In
fuences Of passive resistance, stand
against the corroding action OF British
domination and save ourselves from
the pounding operation OF politico
commercial administration"
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WAKING nousEwoRkMoRI lazy
Better II Women Would CIT More at
eu Their Daily Tasks. .gi ii

Better II Women Would CIT More at
sn4 Their Daily Tasks t fi
Women don't sit enough to their
Kitchen work. reclsred the elderly
housewife There's heap Of Ills and
ailments that could be avoided by us
ing Just little common sense. Now,
no woman would think OF sewing or
darning while standing up, yet they 90
equally foolish things In the kitchen.
Take peeling potatoes or other veg
etables, for instance. The majority OF
women stand near the sink for such
work, whereas they could do II equally
as well by sitting down. How many
do you see beating eggs while sitting
down? Precious few, I'll warrant
They stand when mixing dough for
pastry or biscuits after the dishes are
washed they stand up to dry them
when It's Just as easy to sit down.
There's hundred little things to be
done while preparing meals and which
are just as easy to do while sitting as
standing. Then. when the days work
Is done, they flop into an easy chair
and wall about how tired they are,
There's a chair In nearly every kitchen
but it's mostly used for standing on
to get things from the shelves. 81
down more, tell you. and you won't
have that tired feeling SO much
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Snakes aa Articles Of Diet.

AS an article OF diet. the blue racer.
Of all snakes. is said TO be the most
delicate in flavor. as II is very cleanly
In It's habits and particulsT as TO rs
food. The flesh OF the RATHER Is also
perfectly wholesome and tooihsome,
having favor, Ike the flesh Of most
snakes. like chicken.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-01-14
&c R.eord ., sportswoman.

The countess Of oxford. who prev.
ious TO her marriage was Miss Louise
Corbin. daughter Of a New YORK rail.
road msgnste. has an exceptional rec
ord az a spousWoman. having hunt
ed with her husband in all parts Of
the world. Her laayship is one OF the
few women who understand tarpon
fsblng. which sport she has enjoyed
10 the fun in American waters,
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-01-14

The British commissioner OF Ugan-
da. Africa. reports that the natives are
adopting clothing, have taken to the
use Of soaps and scents. and are even
using bicycles. But regret Is ex-
pressed that the natives have a
weakness" for American unbleached
cslico and other American goods, pre-
ferring them 10 British.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-01-14

splendid picture Of the engine Gen
eraI' which was stolen at Big Shanty,
Ga. in April. 1862. by the Andrews
Raiders This Is the picture that gives
the calendar historic value, In a panel
under the General" is vesy brief
story of the raid. The months are ar
ranged on the side, and the Sundays
and holidays are printed In red. A
copy Of tbs calendar can be secured
by writing to Mr. Danley whose ad-
dress is Nashville, Tenn
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-01-14
New Request Of oodmotner.

It was the reading hour and the
story chosen by the teacher contained
this PASSAGE Fairy godmother,
grant me a wish" Jack, aged II was
the reader and this is the way he
gave it; Fairy godmother give me
a wash
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-01-14

A London newspaper remarks that
the review of the Scottish Volunteers
by the king at Edinburgh. recently.
uas chiefly notsble for the number OF
more or less distinguished ofAesrs
tho fef from their horses
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-01-14
sOurke Cochran Losing Popularity.

There are indications that BouTke
Cochran IS no longer a name 70 con-
lure with in New York. His appear
ances for Tammany In the campaign
lust closed have not by ans means
been so successful as In The past. his
audiences AZ times even showing
doubts as TO his sincerity Chicago
Chronicle
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-01-14

There may be a want sd. printed to
DAY which is hunting job" for a man
who ought 10 have been working for
sou for years.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-01-14
JAMES HOME REMEDIES

All Snecinllv prnparpd liypodermic IN
ternal Remedies for the cure Of Drug
Addiotious of an binds, and will send
free SAMPLES 70 drug users securely
hacked with nothing on package ~ in
dirate c1~trntS S"nd foro literature.
testimonials. etc. Chs. b. James or
lanes Ssnatorium. Memphis. Tenn:
ChaS e James o- James Sanntorium,
Missouri Trust Binding ST. Louis. Mo.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-01-14

THE King of Tramps" Yankee
Doodle comedy, in four big laughing
acts. which comes to the opera house
Friday January 18Th. contains more &C
tual wit. more innocent mischief. more
admirable acting and good singing and
dancing than is to be found in any
ten Of the average so-called musical
comedies Watch for the street par
AIDE.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-01-14
ILLINOIS CENTRAL
Corrected to Decembe: 10. 1905.
THE FAST MAIL ROUTE
Shortest and Quickest Routeto
ST. Louis & Chicago



1872 a. M DAILY Chicago Xestibule Limited
arriving in Chicag At 1880 a. m connecting
with al ernoon trains Tor sd points east and
uurin. - .
2;3o a. m. Daily st. Louia Wight Llmite(
arriving in st. Louis At 7;Os q m, conpecti ~
al Union station for al points rust. sleepini
cars open al 9:4s p. m.
6:IO a. m., Chicago Daylight EHpEesf
ercept sunday, makes All stops between Dairi
ana fhicago, arriving in Chicago Of $3.50 ?. q
k.IO n, M, st. Louis Morning FSpresi
except Sunday, arriving In St. Lonis at llit
making all stops.
It;i5 "a. m. ~. louis Fast Mail, srrl'
IpV in 81. Louis st h;o0 p. m. AZ
n:Is a. w. Chicago Midday Special
srrfring in Chicago, $3.50 p. m.
2,3Sp. m. Daily II. Louis Limited. o.
diving in St Louis at % p. m, connecting
Union station for Kansas City, Omaha Der
yer san Francisco and al points west
2:3b 10. 10. Afternoon Express for Odtr
Eai sehsm, Nation, Tolons, Champaign !
caRo
st0O y. m. Tbebes accommodation.
s:oO u. m. Chicago arc kastern "
pre.. arriving in Chicago A 8 ~ =. IN India
spolis 7.25 Cincinnati. 20 q. m, Buffalo, 50
| .. m. New York 1850 q. u Sleeping cars
Chicago,
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-01-14

A play with heart story, true to
nature, romantic, yet consistent, vii!
be the next attraction at the opera
house Thursday, January 18th. We
refer to the comedy drama, Slaves
of the Mine" which is the joint author
ship of Daniel L. Hart, whost Parish
Priest Marching Through Georgia
and THE Jucklins' have placed him
in the front rank of dramatists and Of
C. f. Callahan, whose Coon Hollow,
"Foggs Ferry" etc, have given him
similar prominence, eBautiful spec
ial scenery by Frank Platter Of New
York, and a select metropolitan cast
are among the features Of Slaves 81
the Mine" Coal miners in working
clothes, workmen and foldiers are
used incidentally, but the play turns
on an interesting dramatic story. Ap
propriate specialties are introduced.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-01-14
SOUTHERN DIVISION

CHE ONLY DIRECT LINE TO hEAPHu
NASHVILLE, CHATTANOOGA, AT.
LAETA, JACKSONVILLE, sA-
yANNAH. VICKSBURg
and JACKSONVILLE.
3sOh a, m. The Dixie Flyer" ksnphb
ssshviile and Jacksonville.
ed via hembhis. srriviue In Memphis ~ ssH
=. N. aud New Orlesns Sis .. m.
$500 =. m, Psdue2h and ouis,ile.
I:fI ~ m daily. Asmphis and Me- Orie41
Fast Mail arriving in Memphis a. As . n. an
New Orleans ~ $50 = "a.
1s4l ?. m, daily, NsshViIie, ChAtsnooEnHHd
Atlanta.
G.fO pm. Memphis sud New Orleans sr-cif
.rrfvs in Memphis At II - Q. N, Hsv Oris.r
esfs y N. psdac.h .ud T4osiI vie.
aEFor thro1E1 tlcEsts, sleeping car 800
rnodatfont and further infoTnRtton apply 3
UlfroiF Central PASSENGER 6tstion, Cairo- III.
3. " Gross, Tn. Agt.
sc. HATCH, o. P A. -
A. HANSON. Passenger TrsfHc Manager.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-01-14

The Black Patti Troubadours, the
premier colored show of America will
appear at the opera house, Wednes
day, January 18th The stage Offering
for this season include new pastoral
of the south called Switzerland
Scenes" with Black Patti and the en-
tire company singing and enacting
some of the swell old times darkey
melodies, a "Pinafore Review" an at,
tractive condensed version of Gilbert
and Sullivan's masterpiece. new YER
sion of "Looney Dreamland" with bhn
Rucler and swell lot Of new spec
ialties, rafting choruses and dances
and an exceptional fine oIio OF variety
acts. including Harry Kraton the hoop
rooler.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-01-14

Passengers cities shoaid besr in mind
that the Illinois Central is the quickest route
nv many hours. leaving Cairo at 100 y. M. and
arrf,ing in New TX a. : 20 the second day.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-01-14

Says the Danyille Qll) Democrat
Faust the story old of mans temp
tation and his fall, was presented al
the Grand last night by Porter J
Whites company The acting was ex
celIent The mechanism and the cleo
tfical effects were superior to those
of any production of Faust ever seen
here before It Is certainly a gold
company, aided by every effective set
tings and meohanisms,
Faust comes to the opera house ma
tinee and night. Saturday January 20
p
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-05-31
MARROW ESCAPE FROM DEATH
Joseph {. Crook, SaIoonkeeper,
Was the Intended Victim Of
Mysterious Attack.
Residence damaged. Porch Wrecked
'nd Windows shattered--- sher-
ia Hard at Work

Payson, Utah, May 3l.-At i;b this
mor0ins an attempt VAS made 10 muir
der Joseph y. crook. ga laonk.eper.
and his family at the residence. BY
trying 10 blow mp tho house with dyna-
mite. The explosion was terrific one
and WAS heard for blocks around The
force OF II however did not 20 in the
direction desired, but blew n large hole
IN tho porch and in the side az the
house All the windows we're shat
tered bu, no one was injured. although
Mr.. crook and his family were much
shaken mp and badly frightened. Two
persons are under suspicion but their
names could not be- learned MI. crook
says Ne does not know anyone who has
y erudgc against him TO tho extent OF
committing foul murder
DYNAMITE IN cAN.
Tho persons vino made the attempt
selected time when the town was per
fectly quiet and us citizens slecpr.
peacefully \ largo quantity Of dyns-
mite was put I'm Ave gallon coal oil
an and placed on The porch under a
window II vas discharged by means
% time fuse After tho explosion
a neighbor stated that Ne saw two men
hurrying away from the scene. one
was in buggy and the other was ON a
horse. The neighbo could not see the
faces of the men and was unable 10
give AN accurate description Of them,
OFFICERS At WORK
sheriff Harmon Of Utah county was
notified and at once began work ci
the ease with Deputy sheriff Strong.
They hope to find the train IT the two
men and locate them before many
rours have passed
crook has been here Tor some time
and SO far MS known has had no re-
cent serious trouble with anyone. He
conducted saloon ON Main street but
mis- residence was in another part ~
town. -sveral blocks away
Tho explosion was so terrific that he
was almost shaken from his bed. IT.
hurried from the house but was uu-
able To see any one People for many
blocks were ava kencd and rushed FROM
their homes. some fearing there had
been an earthquake
CAUSED GREAT EXCITEMENT.
Tho attempt at 50 horrible a crime
has caused great excitement here and
if the guilty persons had been cap
tured Immediately after the o1fense
was committed they would have re-
ceived no gentle treatment
HAD TROUBLE ~ '96.
crook. in 1896, came into consider
able notoriety Al that time he was
tried and convicted Of q felony, but the
supreme court reversed the decision
Of the lower court and he escaped pun
ishment II Is not thought that this
mornings attempt TO murder him grew
out n that affair in any way. and
Crook is at a loss TO accoun; for the
affair. The officers are apparently Just
as much mystIhed.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-05-31

Collier Were conspicuous owing TO the
fact that they did not wear uniforms.
The ministers OF the crown and the
highest officers Of state sat further back
and then GANG the nobility the gran
dees, the knights of the Golden Fleece
am the field marshals each IN their
distinctive uniforms, the breasts scintil-
iating with high orders the silken vest
ments Of the ENJOYS of china, Persia,
Siam and Morocco lending the scene
additional touch of oriental color.
ROYAL COUPLE ENTER.
As the royal couple entered the as
semblagc arose and 200 choisters in
toned professional hymn The king
looked calm, happy ana slightly pale.
rs usual Across the breast OF his field
marshals uniform was the blue aud
white sash of the order Of Charles Ill
and uu his breast sparkled The orders OF
the Garter and Of the Golden Fleece.
BRIDE ENTERS.
The bride entered with her motEa-.
brother and Queen Christina. the sill
Vered embroidery OF her wedding drcss
being reflected by myriad " lights an
an the bride seenled TO be ROBBED IN je.t-
ela The ven slightly drawn aside. re-
V"aled her clear me features with
checks tull Of youthful color
,.,ur,,,>v ppp,,,.,,,tt,n
@''''''''N' mn ''''''"h'
The king advanced to meet the bride
and they stood together as the mar
riagc service began The ceremony
was performed with an the Impressive
ness Of the Roman ritual Cardinal SAM
cha archbishop Of Toledo, rubvd 900
crimson sin, officiating, assisted By a
special uuuci0 of the pope. and tho
highest dtsuiiarles Of the church. with
scores OF acolytcs and incense burners.
Tho ceremony, which lasted nearly an
hour, terminated with the nuncio pro-
uounring the popc's oon"liytiun on the
newly married couple. aud the chanting
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-05-31

Madrid, May 31.--Thc marriage Of
King Alfonso and Princess Victoria
was celebrated today
King Alfonso and his bride left the
church at 1890 p. IN. The announce
mont of the wedding by the firing OF
artillery samtcs was wildly acclaimed
by the people,
Madrid May 3l.--Thc city awokc to-
day under cloudlcss sky with dazzling
sunshine adding its glorcs to the be-
w,ldcrpg maze of color I'm which tho
streets were cnycloped. From an early
hour the ccnters presented an aspect
~ extreme animation. The entire night
ned been passed amid the din Of fire.
works. singing and dancing, and
thousands Of provincials unable to Sc
cure shelter spent the night In cafes,
aud IN the streets At s o'clock crowds
densely packed the main thorough
iares and the troops took up their po-
tltlons, stopping all traffic, and the
whole city took on an afr OF feyerish
expectancy.
IN FRONT OF ROYAL PALACE.
The esplande fronting the royal pal
nee vas occupied by regiments of the
royal guards In full gala uniform.
WIN ghttering breasplates and helmets.
TheF formed sem-circles, guarding the
approaches TO the palace from the
.roWds eager TO gain points OF vantage.
me massive outlines OF the palace
were without decorations save the roy
al standard floating above. DetaCh-
ments or halbordiers, with quaint cock
aueS, stood with halberds crossed at the
princes gate, Leading to the palace
COURTYARD. All along the route Of the
,or'ege hurried preparations were GO
ing on Troops lined both sides of the
street IN solid ranks for miles.
a BRILLIANT SCENE.
me scene from the Puerto del Sol to
~ farao palace was one of striking
uriusncy' An the buildings were re-
splehdent with the yellow and red coll
ors OF spain woven into sunbursts,
inuHe rosettes and graceful streamers
IVoped t'om roof to roof, and arches Of
uses rom which were suspended enor-
nous mower baskets and training vines
uuaef this dazzling canopy OF aags
aNu noWers surged dense masses of hui
mainly IN festival attire, the women