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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-05-30
Trained Japanese.

Since the wholesale discharge of jap
anese servants from duty on ships Of
the battle fleet Of they really were
discharged hundreds of the little
fellows are in New York seeking
employment. These "ex-navy orna-
ments," Wallets de luxe. wardroom
jewels, cabin maids" "trot abouts,"
etc, are thoroughly disciplined They
move noiselessly and their voices are
golden-being silent. If these men
are hard-up, they do not show it, They
are not holding themselves as cheap
servants. Only the green ones will
accept SIS month. A trained valet.
butler, general houseworker or handy
man. about the house wants $40 or
more
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-05-30

The city election is over, and the
republicans have many things of
which they should feel very proud in
deed. The result is better than the
most sanguine hoped for and it plain.
ly shows that the best citizens Of this
town are sick and tired of the way
in which municipal affairs have been
conducted by the present officials.
The democrats succeeded in securing
more than three-fourths of the float
ing vote, and yet the republicans EJECT
ed the mayor and three councilmen
with the fourth one a tie. This proves
conclusiyely that the better element
of the democrats went to the polls
and voted the straight republican
ticket. The time has come that party
lines are completely obluerated. and
Independent voting is the order OF the
day, And this is the way It should be-
Ii a man who is not fit for the position
for which he is running why should
party man support him against Nil
own conscience just because he is on
the ticket which he has been in the
habit of voting? There is no good
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-05-30
Executors Notice.

Having qualified as executors f the
estate of Rachel S. Sutton, deceased
we hereby notify all persons knowing
themselves TO be indebted to said es'
tate to come forward, and make
prompt settlement of the same, and
all persons holding claims against
said estate win please present same
duly authenticated to us for payment.
j. w. WALKER,
w. H. THOMAS,
Executors of Rachel s Sutton, de
ceased. hat
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-05-30
Useful Life Nearing End.

China's government has granted two
years leave of absence to Sir Robert
Hart, after repeated application for
permission to get zone more sight Of
home and friends before the final
adieu must be said" as he wrote re-
Gently to friend. Sir Robert Hart
is 70, and few men have received such
worldwide homage. He has been dec
Grated by Belgium, Austria, Italy, Hol-
land, Prussia, Portugal and England,
while China, of course, has loaded him
with her peculiar favors in the form
of buttons and feathers. Speaking
of his much-desired leave of absence,
Sir Robert Hart wrote: The months
and years are slipping away and both
youth and middle age are things Of
the past"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-05-30

ner.
Senior Grand Warden-H. A. Ham
mann.
Junior Grand Warden-W T. Hen
shaw.
Grand Secretary-C. A. Young.
Grand Treasurer. l.. Snodgrass.
Principal Architect-W. H. s. Spill
man.
Grand Chaplain-Z. T. Brantner.
Grand Pursurvant-J. G. Hutzler.
Master of Oldest Lodge-George E
Showers.
Grand Senior Deacon-W. l.. Jones
Grand Junior Deacon--C. G. Smith.
Grand Stewards-H. M. Grove, Fl. f
Bowen.
Grand Tyler-W. H. Wien.
Grand Marshal--Geo. w. Feidt.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-05-30

Pursuant to the action of the Re-
publican Central Committee of Berke-
ley County held Saturday March 2Sth
1908 after ten days notice to the men,
bers thereof, a call is hereby made
for a Mass convention to be held at
the Court House of Berkeley County
in Martinsburg at one o'clock p. m. on
Saturday May 16, 1908 for the pur-
pose OF electing seventeen delegates
from Berkeley County to the Repub-
lican State Convention to be held
pursuant to the official call OF the
State Central Committe) at Charles
ton on July Sth, 1908 which State
Convention is to select nominees for
the following offices: Governor, Secre-
tary of State superintendent OF Free
School Auditor, Treasurer, Attorney
General, two electors at large for
President and Vice President of the
United States, and TO confirm the
election OF Presidential Electors OF
the several Congressional Districts
the choosing OF members of the State
mittee, and the transaction Of other
business.
w. H. LAMON,
Chairman
L. Dew. GERHARDT. Secretary.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-05-30
LEGAL NOTICE.
Application For Liquor Llcence.
County Supt.


Pursuant to the provision of the
Acts of the Legislature for 1905 for
the regulation of license, notice is
hereby given that the following APP
plication for license has been filed at
this office for the sale of spirituous
liquors, wines, porter, ale, beer and
drinks of ike nature:
G. II, Mayhem, residence Winches-
ter, Virginia, place for which license
is desired, No. 1O1 N, Queen street,
Miller Building, Martinsburg, W. Va.
Given under my hand and the seal
OF the County Court of Berkeley Coun-
ty, West Virginia, this goth day OF
April, 1908.
HAROLD H. BENDER, Clerk,
County County of Berkeley Co, w. Va.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-05-30
Granted a Charter.

The secretary of state has granted
a charter to the Good Hope Colonial
tion Co, of Martinsburg. The pur-
pose of the company is to conduct a
general orchard and fruit busineJs.
The capital stock is $4,000, with S.
paid, The incorporators are P. Karutz,
Edward Williams, w. w. Trout, John
T. Nadenbousch and C. NJ. Seibert all
of Martinsburg.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-05-30
Teachers Examination

The first uniform teachers examina-
ton for the year 1908, will be held
Thursday and Friday, May % and ~.
at Mason school building. This exami
nation will be held under the old law
and include General History anu BOOB
Keeping.
WILLIS F. EVANS,
County Supt.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-05-30

; ANNOUNCEMENTS I
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ANNOUNCEMENT

hereby announce myself as can
didate for the nomination for the or
fice OF Clerk of the County Court of
Berkeley County, subject TO the will
and action OF the Republican Conven-
ton in said County. In taking this
step most earnestly ask the help and
support of every Republican in Berke-
ley county / am,
Respectfully.
If g. A. HOBBS.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-05-30
Ink Snnts ON Linen

Ink spots can be taken from white
linen by dipping them in melted tai
low. Let the latter cool and harden
on the spots and rest there for awhile;
then wash the article in the usual
manner Many stains of paint or
medicine can be easily removed by
rubbing them with pure glycerin.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-05-30
ANNOUNCEMEN
e. A. HOBBS

l hereby announce myself as can
didate Tor Prosecuting Attorney oil
Berkeley county, subject to the action
OF the republican county convention.
WILBUR H. THOMAS.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-05-30
English CLIMATIC Conditions.

In the latitude of England the
ground, rs feet below the surface of
the earth, does not reach its highest
temperature of the year until Novem-
Der or December. The coolest month,
that far down. comes in May or June.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-05-30
Candidate For Sheriff.

i hereby announce mystelf as can
didate for sheriff of Berkeley county
subject to the action of the repubh
can county convention.
3-21aw-h-tf w. Z OUTCALT.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-05-30

reason for so doing, and the peple Of
Martinsburg could not be whipped in
to voting the democratic ticket by the
bosses who have the reputation Of
manipulating politics. This is the
reason the republicans won such a
decisive victory.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-05-30
ANNOUNCEMENT
C. A. MILLER.

j hereby announce myself as a can
didate for the nomination of assessor
OF Berkeley county subject to the ac-
ton of the republican nominating con-
vention. x,, at sA.a,.s.
- ~ OHIO WILLIAMS.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-05-30
DR.. c. w. LINK
x. PooLE

VIII give prompt attention to all
business entrusted to his care.
Special attention given to convey.
ancing and settlement of estates.
Office Over Merchants & Farmers
Bank. Martnsburg, West Va.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-05-30
Discount Day, Tuesday
DR.. w. E. MINGHINi,

DR.. w. E. MINGHINi,
-Martinsburg, West Virginia.
Will practice Dentistry in all of its
branches. Gas and local anaesthetics
administered. All work guaranteed
Prices Reasonable. Office in
Gettinger Building, Queen st.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-05-30
To the Voters Of Berkeley count

Gentlemen:-I hereby announce my
self a candidate for the nomination of
Prosecuting Attorney, subject TO the
action of the republican nominating
convention.
Very truly yours,
ct RALPH r. STkUBLY.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-05-30
FOR COUNTY CLERK.

hereby announce myself az a can
didate for the republican nomination
for County Clerk of Berkeley county,
and solicit the support of the republi-
can voters.
nM c. A. MILLER.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-05-30
EARY CLOSING
Stores viii Close at O'clock Com
mencing June I.

Commencing on Monday, June 1, all
dry goods, shoe, clothing and iewelry
stores will close at 6 p. m. The gro
Gerry stores will remain open until s
o'clock. This early closing has been
very popular in past years and it il
expected that the agreement this year
will be strictly adhered to-
The stores Will remain open pay,
day nights and Saturday nights.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-05-30
Second Division.


Comreys Band.
School Boys-First, Second, Third
Fourth and Fifth Wards.
Third Division.
P. o. s. of A. and visiting Jr. 0. u.
A. NJ. and other organizations.
Fourth Division.
Ryneal Co. No. /, Hose Co. No. 2,
Hose Co. No. 3, Hose Co. No. A, Hose
Co. No. 5.
Filth Division.
City Band.
knight Templar escort to Blue
Lodge, Master Masons. knight Tenn
plar escort to Grand Lodge.
Assistant Marshals, aids and all who
will act as such will report to Chief
Marshal Boyd at NoH & Boyds office
in pubic square at 2:15 p. M, Friday,
May 30, for instructions.
Program of Services.
Authenticate Jehovah--By select
choir under direction of Mr. A. d.
Darby.
Prayer-Rev. j. A. Hoffheins, d. d.,
dean of the pastors Of this CITY,.
Hymn-Onward, Christian Soldiers.
Masonic Standardization Chas. ).
Faulkner, of the Y. NJ. C. A, master
of ceremonies, viii turn the services
of the laying of the cornerstone over
to the Grand Lodge of Masons, Dr.. S.
N. Myers, Grand Master
Laying # the cornerstone.
Hymn--America.
Oration-Dr. John Timothy Stone,
pastor. Brown Memorial church, Bal
timore.
Benediction.
The grand officers who will parti-
cipate in the ceremony are as fol
lows:
Grand Masters. N. Myers.
Deputy Grand Master--E. d. Gard
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-05-30
ALL ARRANGEMENTS
HAVE BEEN COMPLETED
Formation Of Parade and Route of
March Given.
PARADE WILL MOVE AT 3 P. M.
Exercises VIII Be In Full Charge Of
the Grand Lodge of Masons--Dr.
s. NJ. Myers, Grand Master.

AffS t1pA &0NSS ~ '''0~Stf~~
s. N. Myers, Grand Master.
From The World of Thursday.
All arrangements have been com
pleted for the parade and exercises
incident to the laying Of the corner
stone of the new Y. M. c. A building.
The formation of the parade and the
program for the services is given be-
low. The committee found it adyis-
able to make some changes from the
program published the other day
The exercises will take place imme-
diately after the parade reaches the
new building.
The ladies auxiliary viii serve both
dinner and supper in the Episcopal
parish house.
All the stores viii close at / o'clock
and remain closed for the remainder
Of the day, and large part of the
people of the city and surrounding
country will be here to witness the
ceremonies.
1t is hoped that the weather Will
be favorable and that there will be
nothing TO mar the occasion.
Formation of Parade.
The parade will win be under the
direction of Chief Marshal ]. E. Boyd
and will be formed as follows:
First Division Mounted police,
chief marshal, assistants and aids,
guests in carriages, form on East John
street, head resting on Queen.
Second Diyision-School boys, head
ed by Comrey's band, form on South
Queen street, head resting on John.
Third Diyision-P. 0. S. of A. and
other marching organizations, form on
South Queen street, headed south,
and head resting on John.
Fourth Division-Firemen, form on
Maple avenue, south of John, and
head resting on John.
Fifth Division-Masonic fraternity.
headed by City band and escorted by
Knights Templar. form on Maple av-
enue, north of John, with head resting
on John.
The parade will form at 2:45 and
will move promptly at p. m.
Route of March.
West on John to Raleigh, north on
Raleigh to Race, East on Race to
Queen, south on Queen to Boydvin,
gate, countermarch to King, west on
King to Y. M. c. A. building.
First Division.
Mounted Police.
Chief Marshal J. E. Boyd and aides.
City C.uOcil, Ministerial Associa-
tior, School Commissioners and Prin-
cipals. Fire Commissioners, and Vice
President, Secretary and Treasurer of
Y. M. c. A. in carriages.
In rear of carriages ex-senator
Charles ]. Faulkner, president of the
Y. NJ c. A., and Rev. John Timothy
Stone, pastor of Brown Memorial Pres
byterian church, Baltimore, orator of
the day.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-11-18
TRANSPORT SERVICE
TROOPS COMING.

Major Dunning, who has just return
ed from the Coast says that the two
squadrons of cavalry destined for here
will come by the January transport,
and that the horses for these troops
viii be brought about the same time
by the transport Dix. When all the
troops now decided on for Oahu reach
here it will be, next to Fort Leaven-
worth, the largest army post in the
United States.
It seems probable that Company E
of the signal corps may be sent here
early next year.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-11-18
GROUP QUICKLY CURED.

A few doses of Chamberlain s Cough
Remedy brings surprising results when
a child shows symptoms of Group.
There is no cause for alarm when this
medicine is in the house, as it rarely
takes more than three or four doses to
bring about a complete cure. 1t has
never failed even in the most severe
and dangerous cases. For sale at all
dealers. Benson, Smith & Co., Ltd,
agents for Hawaii.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-11-18
NO JAPANESE FOR US.

VICTORIA, B. c., November 7.-Ad-
vices were received by the Empress of
India today that Count Kamura, Min
lister of Foreign Affairs, has given in
struetions to local governors of Japan
csc prefectures to prohibit emigration
of japanese laborers to Hawaii. Emil
grafton viii be encouraged, however, to
Peru and Brazil.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-11-18
BORN.

DEXTER-In Auckland, N. r., No
vember 16, 1908, to Mr. and Mrs.
Reuben A. Dexter, formerly of Ho-
nolulu, a daughter.
ES-In Honolulu, November IL,
1908, to Mr.. and Mrs John H. Jones,
a son.
SEABURY-In Honolulu, November
II, 1908, to the wife of A. w. Sea
bury, a daughter
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-11-18
PORT OF HONOLULU.
ARRIVED.

Ahh4f ELI.
Tuesday, November II.
Sehr. Moi Wahine, from Hawaii, II
a. m.
Str. J. A. Cummins, Searle, from
Waimanalo, 5:45 D. m.
DEPARTED.
P. NJ. S. S. Manchuria, Saunders, for
Yokohama, 6 a. m.
U. S. A. T. Crook for San Francisco,
p. III
Str Mauna Kea, Freeman, for Hilo
and way ports, II noon.
Str. W. G. Hall, Thompson, for Kauai
ports, p. m.
Str. Mikahala for Molokai and Maui
ports, 5 p. m.
Str. Noeau for Kukuihaele, MANU-.
kona, Honokaa, Kawaihae, II noon.
SAIL TODAY.
o. S. S. Alameda, Dowdell, for San
Francisco, 10 a. m.
PASSENGERS
Departed.
Per S. S. Manchuria, for Yokohama,
November 17-Baron Koring and wife,
J. Percival and wife, Rev E. w.
Thwing, w. II. Burr, H. i. McLaurin,
Hon. E. S. Butler, j. Magins, d. Nishi-
Okla.
Per stmr. Mauna Kea for Hilo, Nov.
17.-G. G. Seong, wife and two children,
DR.. st. d. G. Walters, DIR. g. l.. Stow,
C. H. Hopkins, R. NJ. Anthony, H. H.
Renton and wife, Miss Alice Weight,
Ellen Hall, W. Pullar and wife, Mrs.
A. H. B. Judd, John Hind and wife, R.
Hall, d. Mochanado, A. Ahrens, Miss
Clapp, Miss S. Lederer, A. Weight, G..
Boyer, ]. S. B. Mckenzie, Jas. Hen
derson, ]. w. Cruft, Jas. McGregor,
M. Dunn, Jules G.. Carvalho, A. Rodri-
CUES, Mrs. JAS Finney, j. T. MeCrosson,
C. S. Holloway, R. c. Searle and wife,
Peter Capoola, Dick Capoola, John Watt
aud wife. Mrs. r. |. Lille and friend,
C. II. Kluegel, r. I. Lille, j. NJ Ross
and wife, F. Harrison, Mr.. Gasline, A.
R. Phillip, Thos. Lishman and wife, w.
H. E. Campbell, B. Waggoner, S. Top
litz, Sing Fat and wife, Tang Ng and
wife, Mrs. w. G. Saffery.
Per stmr w. G. Hall for Kauai, Nov.
17-Norman Kay, Miss H. Girvin, F..
n. Swanzy, A. V. Peters, o. Omsted, W..
It. Raposo.
Per U. S. A. T. Crook, for San Fran
cisco. Nov. 17.-Governor Walter F..
Frear. F. H. Newell and wife, Mrs. H.
A. Field and daughter, Mrs.iG Living
ston Bayard, Mrs. n. J. Coleman, Har-
old Gavigan, George C. Miller, Mrs. A.
c. Stable, Justice Sidney Ballou, c. H.
Mcbride.
Booked to Depart.
Per o. S. s. Alameda, for San Fran
cisco, Nov 1S.-Mr. and Mrs. J.rsT.
Davis. Miss M. STEPHEN, Mrs. Nj.
Handy, Mrs. Ravens, c. 3. Wells, j.
o. Carter, Jr., C. A. Bruins, Mrs. NJ. f.
Fisher, Miss B. Woodward, G. P. Ashe
and wife, Father Henry, J. NJ. McKin-
non, NJ J. Lindsay, T. w. Chase, Geo.
Filmer, W. tG. Aiken, Charles Miles, 5.
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For Sale at Bargain Prices

Lots (of about one-half acre sizel m
Manoa Heights. Fine view and so;i
Let's at from $3.50 and up in Nuuanu
Valley. Your own terms.
Lots of different sizes, within walk.
ing distance of town, on monthly in
stalments.
Lots on Kalihi road, fronting Kane
hameha Boys School, at largely-re-
duced prices. Terms, $50 down and
$40 per month; no interest.
J. H. SCHNACK. 1877 Merchant stre~a
FOR RENT-A six-room modern cot
tage, close to center of city. Rental,
ST. per month.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-11-18
KONA VINEYARDS
Co., Ltd.

Are offering six hundred shares Of the
capital stock at $50 per share. Pay
able in instalments.
Particulars and information at Office
of Treasurer. 1I19 Fort street.
Sl9S H. T. MOORE, Secretary.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-11-18
VESSELS IN PORT.

lArny anu Navy
1roquois, U. s. station tug, Moses.
(Merchant vessels.)
Flaurenee Ward, Am. schr., Piltz, Mid
way, Oct %.
Rosecrans, Am. SIS, Gaviota, Nov. 19.
Monterey, Am. barge, Gaviota, Nov.
49,
Rochambeau, FIR. sp, Geau, Leith,
Nov. Is.
Texan, Am. SIS, San Francisco. Nov. 10.
THE MAILS.
Mails are due from the following
points as follows:
San Francisco-Per Hongkong Maru,
Nov. %.
Yokohama-Per Tenyo Maru, Nov. "a.
Vaneouver-Per Moana, Dec l. !.
Colonies-Per Makura, Dee. s.
Mails viii depart for the following
points as follows:
San Franeisco-Per Alameda, today.
Yokohama-Per Hongkong Maru, Nov.
%.
Vaneouver-Per Makura, Dee s.
Colonies-Per Moana, Dec H..
TRANSPORT SERVICE.
Buford, sailed from Nagasaki for San
Francisco direct, Oct. 26.
Crook, sailed from Honolulu for San
Francisco, Nov. II.
Dix, sailed from Honolulu for Manila.
Oct. 80.
Sherman at San francisco.
Sheridan, sailed from Honolulu for
Manila, Nov. ii.
Thomas, sailed from Manila for Homo
lulu, Nov. Is.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-11-18

The Hollister Drug Co. have Just
cpored a big fresh shipment of new
rubber goods of all kinds and varieties,
including the popular Kantleek. Get
them while they are fresh.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1908-06-11
- Famous Gamble.

Thomas Riley, a Nottingham drug
gist, who died yesterday, aged eighty
four, was associated with one Of the
most remarkable events of Noting.
ham history.
When the rebels at the time of the
Bread riots were marching about the
city he tossed the coin which decided
whether the parish church or Noting.
ham castle should be burnt.
The rioters could not trust any of
themselves to spin the coin fairly, so
forced Riley, then boy in the crowd,
to toss. The result was in favor OF
burning the castle, and the castle was
accordingly destroyed, one Of the riot.
ers being burnt in it. Six men con-
cerned in the affair were afterward
tried at Leicester and hanged.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1908-06-11
Martins REVENGE.

A correspondent tells the story Of
two house martins nests built against
an attick window of farmhouse to
which the birds came for several sue
cessive years. Last spring, however,
before they arrived, sparrow took
up her abode in one of the nests
Shortly after the martins returned
as usual, and one day the farm people
noticed that the hole of the nest
which the sparrow occupied had been
blocked up. Next morning a boy
climbed up to ascertain the meaning
of this, and not finding any outlet.
broke away a part of the nest to find
the poor little sparrow dead on her
eggs.
The house martins had walled her
up for daring to take possession of
their house.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1908-06-11
PINE OF FUJl, AGED 40.
Japan Has the Oldest Man, If Eating
Bear Fat Gives Long Life.

Japan Has the Oldest Man, If Eating
Bear Fat Gives Long Life.
Does the nature faker exist in jap
an as we'll as in America? Here comes
the YorodZu Choho, a reputable paper
of Toxic, with the ammo lncement that
IT. has discovered in Kosaburo Full
rnatsu, resident of the province of
ChikueO, the oldest man in the world
Fujimatsu is just ITO years old, says
the Ynrodzu Choho in iieographs that
are Child!ike and bland Fuiimatsu
was born in Yamazaki, Chikugo prov
ince. He saw wars Of the feudal
daimyos. participated i'll the Satsu-
ma rebellion and watched the recon-
struction of the empire and the es-
tablishment Of the Meiji era with the
seating of the present emperor in real
power at Toxic.
He was the father of seven sons, he
had eighteen grandsons and forty-six
great grandsons. One of his great
grandsons lives with Fujimatsu now.
The old gentleman's physique is
still very good" says the Yorodzu
Choho. His eyes are penetrating
and his teeth are all good. He bears
up we'll under his age. His record
honors his name, which is Pine Of
Full"
When one of the enterprising re-
porters Of the Yorodzu found Full
matsu making religious pilgrimage
through Shikoku in the footsteps Of
the great Buddhist disciple Kobo
Taishi, he asked him how he could ac-
count for his longevity.
My great pleasure when a youth OF
80 and 40 years was to hunt bears, "
replied the old man. 81 never neglect
ed to eat all the bear fat | could,
which kept me always warm and
healthy, so that I did not have to
wear any thick coat in winter time I
never took dose of medicine"
Painful as it is to cast reflection on
the veracity of one of Tokio's reputa-
Bile journals, the coin cidence that this
hoary nature faker also hunted hears
suggests the question whether. despite
his euphonious name, Pine of Full
should be called by a shorter and ug-
lier word.