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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-08


Of South F'reeport. where the baggage
of the Ii Shilohites, who left to ioil,
the f1nsdom today. IS stored 1t in
cludes mt,ny trunks and boxes. The
sheriff hopes by trailing the baggage
to meet Mr. Sanford.
Freeport. Me. July IA large ex-
odus OF members of the Holy Ghost
and Us Colony at Shiloh. Me. to the
Holy land. is believed to have begun
this morning. when four wagons filled
with men, women and children and
luggage. passed through here at sun
rise. 1t is thought they were on their
way to board the bark Kingdom. which
has been sailing back and forth out
side the three mile limit off Casco' bay.
Rev. Frank Sanford, leader OF the
Cumberland county has a writ in a
100000 damage suit. is believed to be
aboard the Kingdom and to avoid the
sheriff has not allowed the bark to
come inside.
The suit was brought by Mrs. Flor
ence Whittier of Boston. who alleges
that she was detained against her will
at the Shiloh colony and abused by
Sanford. After some difficulty Mrs.
Whittier was released from the colony
several months ago. but her husband
refused to leave, stating that he be
lieved Sandford's teachings We're right,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-08
THE WEATHER.
THUNDER SHOWERS.

Washington, July 7.-Forecast for New
England: Unsettled; probably thunder
showers Friday. Saturday partly cloudy.
moderate south and west winds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-08
Boston Force asst.

Boston. July 7-Forecast for Boston
and vicinity: Friday unsettled. prob
ably thunder storms Saturday partly
cloudy, moderate south to west winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-08
Waterville Savings Bank,
Skowhegan Savings Bank,
Fairfield Savings Bank,
Cascade Savings Bank

The Bank Commissioner State recently
quesed the officers
state to the verfaton
The Trustees advan-
resulting
sometime
during the MONTH OF JULY
in Massachusetts, a Of interest
depostors should promptly.
Books sent by mail should contain
IN BEHALF THE TRUSTEES
G. kNAUFF, Pres. WaerviIe Savings Bank,
S. !. WALTON Pres. skowheqan SAVING. Bank
G. G. ToTMAN Fairfield SAVING. Bank
W. NJ AVER, Pres Cascade SAVINGS Bank.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-08
2O.4

Gissory's output now upwards Of Half.
4. '"n weekly. LARGEST selling brand Of
cigars IN the world. Factory. Man.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-08

New York. July 7.-Oficals of the
Western Union today declined to discuss
the discontinuance of the company's ser
vices to stockholders in Utica and would
give no intimation of the reason for the
move.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-08
WITHOUT WARNING
Western. Union DisCon-
tinues Brokers' Service
In 10 Cities Of New York
State and Pennsylvania.
Rumors That Action Of Company
IN Advice from Washington.

New York, July Without explana-
ton and without warning the Wes-
tern Union Telegraph Co discontinued
its service today to brokers in 10
cities of this state and Pennsylvania.
The cities affected are: Pittsburg and
Johnstown. Pa; Syracuse. Ithaca,
Rome. Utica, GloverSvville. Auburn,
Watertown and Cortland of this state.
took the stand today that under the
advice of counsel. they could not dis
cuss the company's policy.
Officers of the New York Stock Elk
change denied that the cut in service
was in any way instigated by them or
that they had any knowledge. Officers
of the Consolidated Stock Exchange,
the little board" could not be found
tonight.
There were many Subterranean ru
mors that the company was acting on
the advice of someone in Washington
supposed to be very close to the atti-
tude of the attorney generals office.
but these could not be confirmed.
Washington, July 1T is on its own
intia tive, not on orders from the depart
ment of justice here, that the Western
Union Telegraph Co. has discontinued its
service to a number of stockholders Of
fees in New York state and elsewhere.
This was the declaration made tonight
by officials of the department of justice
who played a prominent part in the re-
cent raids on the so-called bucket shops.
by the department.
Utica. N. Y, July THE Western
Union Telegraph Cos. manager in this
city was today directed by the company
to discontinue wire service to two stock
broker offices in this city. Both of these
brokers are agents for a Baltimore com
pany and have been doing a large bust
ness There is no explanation as to why
the service was cut out
Auburn. N. Y, July THE Western
Union here today deprived two or three
local brokers of their wires. No eXpla-
nations are forthcoming. The ticker ser
vice is in operation as usual
New York. July 7.-Oficials of the
Western Union today declined to discuss
the discontinuance of the company's ser
vices to stockholders in Utica and would
give no intimation of the reason for the
move
Baltimore July IA preliminary in
junction was granted today in the
circuit court. restraining the Western
Union Telegraph Co. from discontinue
ing its service to the F.. H. Hefford Co,
stock brokers. The bill of complaint
states that the company agreed to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-08

that business development is progress
ing faVorably."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-08

Auburn. N. Y, July THE Western
Union here today deprived two or three
local brokers of their wires. No expla-
nations are forthcoming. The ticker ser
vice is in operation as usual
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-08

trceport. Me. July 7.-(SpeciaD.-
Sheriff Trefetnen is keeping sharp
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-05-20
TAFT PRAISES HIS WIFE.
He Tells Sunday School Meeting He
Says She's "Real President"

WASHINGTON. May 20.-Several
thousand delegates to the sixth
Worlds Sunday School convention
heard President Taft deliver an ad-
dress last night.
At the end Of the presidents ad-
dress. Rev. Mr.. Myer mounted to the
rostrum once more and told the audi
ence that Mrs. Taft. too, had come
to honor them. After some persuasion
Mrs. Taft mounted the steps with the
president, and hand in hand they
faced the cheering crowd.
This is the real president OF the
United States" said Mr.. Taft, and the
thousands waved their handkerchiefs
and cheered.
Mr.. Taft said that while our public
school is admirable. IL Is only secular,
teaching morality In a general way.
THAT Is not enough" he added.
There are those whose opinions
highly respect who feel that IL is dan.
| gerous TO have education at all with
out associating II with religion"
The convention began yesterday
morning. Delegates are in attendance
from practically every country in the
world. This afternoon the delegates
will parade through the streets OF
Washington. II Is expected that there
will be 10000 IN line.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-05-20

Geo. w Perkins is partner in the
banking firm OF j p. Morgan a. Co.
He Is the human side of the firm. II
there are any public speeches 10 make
for Morgan, Perkins is sent to do II.
He invariably has something 10 say
10 the National Civic federation about
the proper manner OF treating the
workingman, and at the last meeting
held out the theory that firm ought
to be kind to its employees just as a
business proposition. ]. p Morgan
himself never mixes up in public life:
neither does Morgan's partner, Geo.
+. Baker. But Perkins is supposed
to atone for them and TO prove TO the
public that the Morgan party Isn't
such bloodless, soulless, -unseciable
clique as is generally believed,
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-05-20
PIT. HURON PIONEER DIES.
Nm. D. Smith Had Served As Alder
man For Seven Years.

man For Seven Years.
PORT HURON, Mich. May 20
After an illness OF over two years, the
mast 10 weeks OF which he has been
confined to his bed, William ID. Smith,
aged 80 years, one of the most highly
respected citizens OF Port Huron,
passed away at his home, No. 24@9
Forest-st., yesterday afternoon.
William d. Smith was born on the
Isle of Wight, England, Dec. Z, 1929
and came TO America when 81 years
old. About 40 years ago he settled at
Port Huron, and has since made his
home In this city.
Soon after his arrival at Port Huron,
L he was engaged in the grocery bust
ness and for rs years conducted a gro
Gerry store at the north end Of the city
| Although he was connected with sew
eral business institutions in the city
| he had not taken any active part III
them for the past 10 years.
| Deceased served as a Democratic
alderman on the council from the
Ninth ward for seven years, and
always took a great interest in the
welfare of Port Huron.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-05-20
DEFAULTER is SENTENCED.
Bank Treasurer Who Stole $to4, 900
Gets stiff Term.

WORCESTER, Mass. May 90
After a Iea OF guilty to Is OF the is
counts in an Indictment charging the
larceny OF 100000 from the South
Bridge Savings bank, and a subse.
quent recital OF his disposal by gifts
10 charity and to relatives and by bad
investments OF a sum <of money that
he estimated at $4,000. John A.
Hall, defaulting treasurer OF the bank
was sentenced by Judge Robert +
Raymond in the superior court 10 serve
not less than IL nor more than Is
years In the state prison at Charles
town.
Halls populations had their begin
ming about 20 years ago, he said. ON
the stand, when he took 800 out ri
the cash drawer In the bank to take a
flyer In stock.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-05-20

side. He lifts up the door mat.
Nothing doing.
What the d-deuce do you know
about that" says Smith in Sunday
school vernacular. ...
Then he breaks into his own house
through the cellar window and waits
until Mrs. Smith returns from shop,
ping TO say a few things.
Had Smith been as successful a
hunter as Mrs. Smith was a hider he
would have found the key under the
ice box on the back porch The
trouble was that after calling up
Smith, Mrs. s. thought OF a better
place. Hench the ice box. hence the
Sunday school English. and hence the
housekeeping.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-05-20
MRS. FORBES ARRESTED.
Wife Of Aeronaut Fails To Pay $3.50
Awarded BY Court.

BRIDGEPORT, Conn, May 20.-Be.
cause she had failed to satisfy the
judgment for $3.50, obtained against
her by Mrs. Ida Rowley, OF New York,
who sued for alienation, Mrs. Jessie
Livingston Forbes. wife OF A. Holland
Forbes. the aeronaut. was arrested.
Mrs. Forbes is still within the jail
limits, Notwithstanding that her hus.
band has furnished a bond OF $4,000 for
her. Mr.. Forbes just returned from
Kentucky after his wife had been
taken to jail. He had not entirely re.
covered from his injuries received in
the fall from his balloon at Center,
Metcalf county, Ky.
In the Rowley suit, Mrs. Forbes was
charged with alternating the affections
OF Ernest Rowley. her chauffeur. Mrs.
Rowley sued for $4,000 damages
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-05-20
BECOME FURIOUS WHEN
ASKED TO AID ALDRlCH
Democrats Reject Request Which II
Presented BY Senator Bailey,
a of Texas.


WASHINGTON, May 20.-A near
riot occurred on the Democratic side
OF the senate late yesterday afternoon
following an attempt of Senator Ball
ey, Of Texas, TO obtain the total Dem
ocratic strength in aid OF Senator Aid
rich on the railroad rate bill. The
proposition put up TO the Democratic
senator's was TO the effect that Mr..
Aldrfch would agree 10 such a state;
hood bill for the admission OF Arizona
and New Mexico as the Democrats
wanted, and further that he would
agree to strike from the railroad bill
the three sections dealing with con.
troll or railroad capitalization. the
Democrats being mostly opposed to
those sections.
In return for this the Democrats
were TO agree to vote for no amend
ment Of the railroad bill. save those
offered by the senate railroad COM
mittee, that is TO say, by Mr.. Elklns
and Mr. Aldrich. Also they were to
agree to a date for the passage OF
the bin.
The deal was drawn up in writing
and the paper circulated by Senator
Johnston, of Alabama. He had no
sooner approached certain independ-
ent members OF the democracy than
the fur began to fly
Seven Democratic senators denounc-
ed the thing as false as they were
made aware of what IL was and fiatly
refused to sign. These were Messrs.
oyernan, of North Carolina: Bacon,
Of Geprgia: Smith, of South Carolina;
Raynor, of Maryland; George, OF Ok
lahoIna; Fraser OF Tennessee, and
Newlands. of Nevada. Mr. Oyerman
denounced the proposed deal in such
strong language and with such effect
that the attempt TO carry 1t through
was precipitately abandoned. He said
st amounted To nothing but an effort
TO deliver over to Mr.. Aldrich the
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-05-20
DIES FROM INJURIES.
jackson Woman Was Assaulted-SGs
pect Under Arrest.

JACKSON. Mich, May 20.-As the
result OF an assault, inflicted, the pc.
Nee say, by William Thompson, who
is under arrest, Mrs. Minnie Kruger
died late yesterday afternoon in the
city hospital. a. afe
A warrant was issued yesterday
morning. charging Thompson with as.
sault with intent TO do great bodily
harm, but this will be changed 70
either homicide or manslaughter. An
Inquest will be held Saturday after
noon.
Thompson adheres to the self-defense
theory. He told the police that while
passing the residence OF Mrs. Erueger,
on Adrian-ave., last Saturday night, he
was invited in. He went and while
there became involved In a quarrel
with the woman over the price OF u
bottle OF beer, he said. The police.
however, have been unable to find a
trace of drinks having been sold in
the house.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-05-20
|sEISMOGRAPH
RECORDS QUAKE
Disturbance Bears Many Characters
tics Of Those Occurring on
Pacific Coast.

CLEVELAND. o.. May 20.-FatheI
Odenbach. OF st. lgnatius college, re
ports the record OF an earthquake this
morning, which bears many OF the
characteristics OF those occurring on
the Pacific ccoast. The seismograph
record Is as follows: First preliminary
at 6:I6:2S a. M; second preliminary
at 6;19:02. The main disturbance oc-
Cured at 6:22:1l. ending at 6:32, win
1he maximum disturbance at 6:2i. The
movement was about one and one-haif
millimeters.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-05-20
PRoCUREsS FOUND GUILTY.
Negroes Lured Two White Girls to
Life Of Shame, Says Jury.

NEW YORK, May 20--Belle Moore
the Negress, who was indicted fol
procuring two white girls for immoraI
purposes as a result OF the grand jury
investigation Of the white slave trat
fic. was found guilty yesterday. The
penalty is Imprisonment not exceed
ing Eve wears and a fine not exceed
ing 81 600.
The principal witness for the
prosecution at the closing session was
Mrs. Frances NJ Foster. the college
woman. who was employed by the
district attorney TO aid George A. Mil
Ter. a United States secret service
agent.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-05-20

Ever since keys and bargains were
invented. what to do with the key has
been burning question with the
head OF the house-when the head
happens TO be woman.
A few of the more Cor less success
full hiding places for the key TO the
front door now In use follow:
On the window ledge behind the
geranium pot.
Under the ice in the refrigerator.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-05-20
SUPREME Court.

LANSING, Mich. May 2O.-Tho 81.
preme court yesterday disposed % The
Following matters. Writ OF hRbCa:
corpus was allowed Ia the matter o.
Lois Mould
Motions to dismiss were denied a.
Fisher vs.. Burroughs Adding MasAtr-
Co and In Auditor-GenerAl vs. Will.
Jams
Motion 10 extend time denied ~
Davis VS.. 'Wardowski
order TO show cause denied In WcIm
err VS.. Kalamazoo Circuit Judge
Motion TO amend order IN the uIut
ter of the Eaton estate. denied.
Writs OF Certiorari granted In L1k.
VS. Village OF Cedar Springs aul o.
People Va the g. IT, Little Co.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-05-20

According to the last industrial cen
sus of Switzerland, OF the republics
100000 inhabitants, 1,006, 400. or
about 80 per cent, are engaged in In
dustrial pursuits. a showing unequal
led by any other nation.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-05-20
Robbed In Resort.

Edward w. Holloway. No. 1921 Mis-.
sourLave., ST. Louis, Mo-. complains
to the police that while he was in the
house at No. rs Beacon.st., THURSDAY
night, Lillian Sigmund, Negress, re-
lieved him of Sill Patrolman Dean
arrested her and 81 of the money was
recovered. Holloway says he will ask
for q warrant.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-05-20
Youthful BAN Player Drops Dead

NEW YORK, May 2O.--The base
instinct was so strong In Tia
Becker, a l4.year-old boy, tn
although he was knocked down
badly injured when struck In the q
domen by batted ball during
scrub" game yesterday afternoon.
managed TO throw the ball TO first
time to catch the runner. That a.
was the last that will be credi;r'
him. As the umpire cried "GJ
Becker collapsed and he was d.,
when a physician reached his side.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-05-20
Where Shall She Hide the Door Key2
Some Ideas by Local Women

Hello, dear" Mrs. Smith gurgles
over the telephone. You will find
the key TO the house under the door
mat"
Smith returns TO his own little fire
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-05-20

In the woodpecker's hole in the
tree.
Under the board walk leading 10
the woodshed
The door mat, for the one best bet
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-05-20

Dusiness-like Printing. No fuss and
no feathers. The plain, neat Kind that
looks right. Times Printing CO., Is
John R.-st Main 1898. or City 1885
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-05-20

Democratic strength OF the senate
bound hand and foot. 49,
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-05-20
TWO KILLED IN WRECK.

lnterurban Car Jumps Track Near
CarlinVllle. III.
CARLINVILDE, Ills, May 20.-An
interurban car OF the Mckinley sys-
tenn was wrecked four miles from
here early today. Two persons are
known to have been killed. Many
wore injured. The wrecked car was
a sleeper. Details have not yet been
received.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-05-20

An average mile OF railroad makes
use OF about 270 tons OF metal.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1910-02-21

sales-Between Boards: $50 Oahu
sus. Co., 3s6.75; $50 Oahu sug. Co..
s36.75; 80 Oahu Sug. Co., s36.75; As
Oahu SuE. Co.. $S6.75; Is Pac. Sugar
Mill, $1S0; 20 Pioneer. $3.50; $4,000
olaa Gs, SOS; $4,000 olaa 6s. sos; $1,000
Hilo Ex. IS, $97; $4,000 Hllo II. Is,
1901. $l00.25; 80 Haw. G. 4 g., S39.25;
$50 Olaa, ~; 100 Olaa. 81; so Olaa. 81;
30 Eva, 334; IS Eva, 334; 20 Pioneer.
$500: $4,000 Hilo 1901 IS. $3.50: $4,000
Hilo 1901 6s, $100.25. Session: 25 Ono
mea. $3.50; 80 Onomea. $3.50; 80
olaa,' ~; 10 McBryde. $7.37h; rs Nc.
Bryde, $7.S7h; Pioneer, &22i.50.
Notice-No session tomorrow. Feb
ruary 20. 1910. washington's Birth
day.
Dividends 20, 1910: Haw. Ag.
Co., 81 share.
latest sdsar quotation 4.2s75 esnts
or eS4T5 Per ton. ss
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1910-02-21
ANDREWS
NOW ORGANIZER
viii Work Hard For
Success Of
Party

On Saturday at meeting Of the
executive committee Of the Territorial
committee of the Republican party
Lorrin Andrews was officially declared
assistant secretary and party organ
izer. The vote placing Mr.. Andrews
In the assistant .secretary's chair was
unanimous.
The newly-elected assistant secre-
tary disclaims any credit as n party
boss" but expressed himself az more
than willing to do his share In the
coming campaign.
It Is more than probable Mr.. An
drews will appoint Hawaiian as his
assistant.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1910-02-21
A GOLD DOLLAR
FOR FIFTY CENTS.


Last October the Thayer Plano Co.
put their best Starr Piano in the store
window marked at $4,000 to be re-
duced $500 per week until sold. II Is
still there and you can see for your
self to what price It has been reduced.
II now stands as a gold dollar offer for
fifty cents. This piano is absolutely
new and In perfect condition. II Is
an opportunity Of lifetime.
Above the front Of this store, is a
floral sign that attracts the admiration
Of every one who sees IT, The sign
reads "Steinway Pianos-Thayer Piano
Co." The sign is made OF red and
white carnations. the firm name be.
ing In white and the flrst two words
In red.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1910-02-21

II you had invested 800 At the
beginning In any Of the following
California Oh CompAnieA yoz could
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1910-02-21
NEW TODAY
NOTICE.

The 8. s., Wilhelmina. OF the Mat
son Navigation Co. line, will be open
for inspection at the Matson Nav
CATION Co.'s wharf. Wednesday, F,b-
ruary 23, from 3 to o'clock In tho
afternoon. The general public 10
cordially invited.
CASTLE & COOKE, LTD.
Agents, Matson Navigation Co.
4548-3t
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1910-02-21
WANTS
WANTED.

RESTAURANT MAN - An expert
enced man to take charge Of res.
! taurant doing business now OF
about $1,000 month, but capa-
BILE Of expansion. Good opportu-
nifty for man willing to work.
Salary and interest In profits. No
capital required. Address Cafe. :"
Bulletin office. 4548-tf
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1910-02-21
CALIFORNIA OIL DIVIDEND.

Buy LISTED UNDERWRITING California Of
stocks. Many OF these listed stocks pay one and
ot is sou C ssn s. .Ss d.y yo s x YoS
can Invest large or small sums. Wewili gladly tell
you about these listed stocks or any other California
oil stocks. We are on the ground and operating In
all the Cal forna oil fields we handle only lee ~
mate propositions and invite the most thorough IN
vesgaiion Write today for list OF dividend.
stocks and quotations. which we will send free OF
charge for three months
LINCOLN MORTGAGE & LOAN co.
166 Geary st. San Francisco, Cal.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1910-02-21

To arouse sentiment for making New
York city beautiful. the American
Institute OK Architects has offered two
medals which are to be awarded to
the. owners Of the most beautiful two
tenements erected In New York In the
next year.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1910-02-21
NOTICE.

At the annual meeting OF Levers
& Cooke. Limited. held on Satur-
day. February 10, 1910, the follow
Ing officers were elected to serve for
the ensuing year:
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1910-05-13
With the Passage of Time
the Line Between the Old
Warriors is Being Draped
With Rosemary and Rue.
THE TENDERFOOT'S
WEEKLY SWING
Continued from first page

the people more thoughtful, and in.
stead Of noise and gun firing we have
gone in for more quiet recreation
country picnics-making the day more
like n festival than n day of mere noise
and parade.
/ think it is a beautiful idea, this
decorating the graves Of those who
sacrificed their lives in the tremen.
dous days of the war and purely out
of patriotic devotion, and it is a pity
that pubic sentiment is changing and
we are forgetting the solemn less ons
taught by the war and of the sacred
meaning Of ~honoring the dead-drift.
ing away and making the sacred fes.
tival more and more a holiday of races,
noisy picnics and having a good time
generally, with no particular sentiment
animating the thousands who should
take a higher view Of Memorial day.