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and mayhap float out to sea. but the sentiment
OF the occasion is served
AS death has year by year remorselessly
thinned the ranks of the Grand Army of the
Republic the Confederate Veterans and other or
PLANTATIONS of one-time soldiers there has OF
necessity been q change in the plan OF bearing
flowers to the cemeteries and decorating the
graves Of those who have answered to the call
of TAPS" The approved plan was to have in
each community ON the significant day process
sion to the cemetery in which the principal par
ticipants little girls dressed in white. each
carrying huge bouquet basket OF flowers
and, marching beside behind these flower
bearers, equal number Of veterans, each with
a wreath of evergreen holly or ivy on his
arm. When the procession arrived at the ceme
terry the participants distributed themselves
throughout the burying ground until a little girl
with flowers and veteran with wreath stood
beside each grave marked with tiny American
hag Then at prearranged signal all the flowers
and wreaths were placed simultaneously upon the
graves Of the comrades whom death has mus
tered out"
This impressive ceremony and there could be
nothing more appropriate, is yet followed in
countless communities, but there have had to be
many notifications. For one thing the graves
to be decorated have become much more numer-
GUS, whereas the number of surviving veterans
who able to march to the cemetery with
their wreaths has dwindled appreciably. solu
ton has been found. in many places. by drafting
for this task members of the Sons Of Veterans
or Otner ORGANIZATIONS maze up OF chfIdren OF
old soldiers and also veterans of the Spanish
American war, many Of whom are comparatively
young men and who are suhlcienty numerous to
decorate the graves of their own fallen comrades
and also the resting places of the heroes of the
earlier wars.
Another factor that has operated to influence
a change in the use of flowers on Memorial day
IL the growth in the size Of many Of our cities.
In towns and small cities 1t is still practicable
for the Decoration day host to march to the ceme-
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much Of a problem. In many instances cemeteries
remote from the central part Of the city
that 1t il unwise to ask aged veterans to attempt
to march and out Of the question to allow flower
girls of tender years to rudge through the streets
for hours at . stretch. Consequently 1t has be-
come customary under such circumstances to
convey the flowers in quantities to the cemeteries
and there distribute them to those who are to
participate in the decorating program. For this
delivery Of flowers tho modern motor car has
proven a most convenient vehicle and in all our
large cities the morning of Memorial day one
may sec the heavily laden flower cars"
spinning along on their way TO the cemeteries.
The speedy horseless vehicles have also proven
a boon in the collecting of the flowers for
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lev lines in order to convey the tons of blooms
needed for the great memorial ornamentation.
And speaking of the interurban electric lines
1t NAV be added that these roads make it
norsible to decorate with flowers the graves of
soldiers In many a country cemetery which, un-
der the old conditions could not readily be
reached by members of the organizations OF vet
Grams and other bodies that aim to SEQ to 1t that
no soldiers grave Is unadorned on this significant
occasion.
Almost every known variety of flowers that
boom in the spring is employed to greater or
less extent Decoration day, but naturally the
wild flowers of the season are especially popular
for this purpose. In the sections where the
season is sufficiently advanced the roses and
peonies are great favortes this occasion and
in the cooler cimes violets and the hardy "pinks"
are used extensively. In the more southernly
states the yellow jasmine and the honeysuckie
make admirable Decoration day festoons and at
Arlington and other great national cemeteries 1t
seems as though Memorial day has been timed
to find the gorgeous purple wistaria at the climax
of its glory. The mountain laurel is another
floral favorite that lends itself to the purposes
of the holiday, but Of course 1t is not obtainable
in all sections of the country
In recent years the use Of natural flowers on
Memorial day has been supplemented by the ex-
tensive use of artificial flowers, particularly IN
the form of wreaths designs emblematic OF
wartime badges or flags. However, the art
flower designs" of the present day are indeed
a revelation as compared with the crude attempts
of some years ago. Some of the Decoration day
designs are executed in metal, tinted to counter
felt nature, and this form is of course very
permanent, but most artistic effects Of lasting
character are also being obtained by means Of
fine waxed crepe paper flowers. Such designs
are being employed to increasing extent un-
der all circumstances where it Is necessary to
send Memorial day designs long distances. How
ever, the White House at Washington. which
sends such remembrances to various parts of
the country, always employs natural flowers from
the presidents conservatories.
The Glenwood post., 1911-05-27
The Doctors Twins.

An Irish doctor, while enjoying a
holiday in the country, took the op-
portunity along with friend to go
fishing. During operations the DOCTORS
sinker came off and was lost. Here
was a dilemma-no sinker, no more
fishing that day. Haapy thought-hs
had bottle In his pocket. The bottle
was filled with water. carefully corked
and send down on its mission.
After a few minutes interval the
doctor had a bite and pulled up his
line at racing speed, finding a pair OF
fish, one on each hook "Ha, doctor:
twins this time!" exclaimed his COM
panion.
"Yes." quoth the doctor. "and
brought up on the bottle, too!"-Bel
fast Times.
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Politician and Preacher.

A politician in a western state. long
suspected of crookedness and noted
for his shifty ways, was finally in
dicted and tried. The jury was out a
long time, but eventually acquitted
him. After the verdict was In and
the politician was leaving the court
room, a minister who had been in
part responsible for the indictment
and trial, approached the politician
and said: We'll, my friend. you have
escaped: but you had close shave.
trust this will be warning to you
to lead better life and deal more
fairly with your fellow men,"
THAT may be-" the politician re-
piled. THAT may be; but l amt
pledged to any one."-Saturday Eve
ming Post
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atTired Feeling

that is caused by impure. impoverished
blood or low. rundown condition Of the
system. is burdensome and discouragins.
Do not put up with it, but take Hoods
Sarsaparilla, which removes It as nothing
else does.
IT had that tired feeling, had no ap-
petite and no ambition to do anything. A
friend advised mo to take Hoods Sarsa-
parilla. did 80, and soon that tired
and felt we'll. I believe Hoods saved me
from long illness" Mrs. B. johnson,
Westfeld, N. j.
Get Hoods sarsaparilla today. In liquid
form or In tablets called 0aroatabe.
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A WILLING Model.

George w. Perkins, retiring partner
of the banking house of ]. p. Morgan
& Co.. was giving advice to young
men.
Never undertake." he said. "to do
too much. In applying for a position
it is almost better to promise toe lit
tie than too much. Remember the
model.
"An old chap. you know, applied to
New York artist for the post OF
model.
"'Well. said the artist, what do you
sit for?"
"'Oh. anything, SIR said the model.
lingering his grey beard nervously.
Anything you like. sir. Landscape.
II necessary"
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Just Hopes,

"A gentleman never snatches his
trousers away from his wife when he
discovers her going through his pock-
cts. He only hopes she will leave him
enough with which to go downtown in
the morning. He is perfectly welcome
to go through her purse any time and
help himself to anything he can find.
That is what married life means. A
man should not allow his feelings to
be hurt when his wife runs across
loose change or a roll In his pockets;
he ought to play the game and take
such little conjugal pastimes for
granted.
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A Humane Mistress.

And are you still repoicing in that
splendid cook. Mrs. Malaprop?" in.
quired the caller.
well. we are and we ain't." said
Mrs. Malaprop. "The fact is Mary
was SO completely procrastinated By
the work of my houshold that PX9
given her a thee weeks vaccination
I was afraid IL l didn't she would %
invalidated termagantly." - Harper3
Weekly. :.
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Sir Charles Was Bored.

Col. Sir Charles Hightsdale had his
regiment out for a practice march on
the road near Dublin. His command
was the shire Yeomanry. which
had suffered several overwhelming
routs in the Boar war. Meeting q
drove Of pigs on the way to Dublin
market, Sir Charles considerably
halter his regiment SO as to let the
pigs pass.
ooh, come on, colonel; come onf"
cried the pigmaster, respectfully sa-
luting. Come on. yer honor. Sure.
there isn't a boar among them!"-
Harper'S Weekly.
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"When q Wlfa La cruel.v

The husband rushed into the room
where his wife was sitting.
my dear" said he, excitedly,
guess what! Intelligence has Just
reached me-"
The wife gave jump At this point,
rushed to her husband. and. kissing
him fervently, interrupted with:
We'll, thank heaven. HarryI"
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Galety Of Nations.

Patience-That woman is q real
benefactor.
Patrice-How SO?
Because she made two smiles
come where one came before"
"How did she manage it,"
"She donned a harem sktrt!"-
YOnkers Statesman
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An "Anslo-Amerlean Number"

The June Century" is to be an
"Anglo-American Number" with ar
ticles on 1.-THE Commercial Strength
of Great Britain" THE Training of
English Children" 1.-The Flavor of
Life at Oxford" 1.-THE Panama Canal
and Sea Power In the Pacific" Tho
Mexican Rurales." and. by James
Cardinal Gibbons. IAN Anglo-Ameri.
can Pact of Peace"
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But She Doesn't.

"Of all inappropriate names I ever
hearo. our landlady takes the bun."
said the fat boarder
You mean her first name?" asked
the shin boarder.
Sure! Phyllis!"-Yonker's States
man
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BY tho Harem Code.

DO you think l am really your A.
fnity7" Solomon's nine hundred and
sighty-fifth wife asked. coquettishly.
my DEAR" the Wisest Guy said.
you are ono in a thousand"
"My DEAR" the Wisest Guy said.
He got away with 1t too.
The Glenwood post., 1911-05-27
Enough Said.

The Visitor-What a queer epitaph:
Here Lies Fisherman"
. The Sexton-Yes'm, ours Is a won.
derful language. We have some very
useful interchangeable verbs.-Balu-
more Evening Sun.
The Glenwood post., 1911-05-27

If constipation is present, the liver
sluggish. take Garfield Tea; 1t Is mild In
action and never loses its potency.
The Glenwood post., 1911-05-27

Ever notice how many people there
are In the world who say: You Just
wait, I'll get even with you'll"
The Glenwood post., 1911-05-27

day is found in the practice
of setting afloat huge baskets
of miniature ships laden
with flowers as tribute to
the American sailors who
have given up their lives for
the Stars and Stripes. These
flowers are quickly borne
out of sight by the waves.
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Their Time.

Foolish Fred-Do you like lobstersl
Pert Polly-Yes. both human and
In their salad days
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extensively on Memorial day-not only In tho
ornamentation of dwellings and places of busi-
nsss. but in marking the graves of fallen heroes
whom 1t is desired to honor this occasion.
After all. however. 1t is flowers which are most
extensively relied upon to express the sentiment
Of the occasion And in the broad term flowers"
are included the Towering plants, the ivy and
othsr Of natures products that are employed to
form the wreaths which are SO popular on Memor-
ial day.
An told there infinitely more flowers used
Memorial day than employed at Easter
and yet the general public does not hear 80 much
Of the Memorial day flower trade" nor have
its magnitude conspicuously brought home.
The explanation is found, Of course in the cir
eumstance that the Easter flower trade is almost
wholly in the hands of the professional florists
The Glenwood post., 1911-05-27

Memorial day, always hereto
fore a serious problem to the
public-spirited citizens who
have charge of this work and
who could only plead with the
people of the community to
get their donations Of flowers
to the town hall early. but
usually found that their most
emphatic appeals were insuf-
ficient to get the posies to the
rendezvous in time to permit
of their proper arrangement
in time for the starting OF the
parade at the scheduled hour.
The bringing Of flowers to the
larger cities on Memorial day
has been further simplified by
the fact that in many local
tiles special flower trains are
operated by the steam rail-
roads and the interurban troll
The Glenwood post., 1911-05-27

T is difficult to imagine Americas
annual Memorial day without
flowers. Indeed. Decoration day.
the other name by which this
spring commemorative festival 10
SO often designated. carries an in
timation of how dependent this
day of sad memories is upon the
bright-eyed blossoms that serve
as the most appropriate Of all
tokens of remembrance. To be
sure, flags are also made use Of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-08-13

After septenb Der I car owners who may
be required 10 secure registrations in New
Jersey can do so upon payment Of half the
regular fee. This law was enacted at
Trenton last winter. through the efforts
Of the New Jersey Automobile and Motor
Club. Motor car owners have in the past
been compelled 10 take out licenses, pay
ing the full fee. during all parts Of the
year.
The State Motor Vehicle Department
does not expect 70 have its revenue re-
duced by the operation OF this law. Al
ready thirty thousand car registrations
have been taken out, and the total amount
to be allotted 70 the State Highway Com
missioner will easily exceed $4,000. Last
year the amount rendered the Highways
Department was close 70 100000.
Because OF the removal OF eight-day
privileges 70 residents OF New York. Penn
sylvania, Massachusetts and Delaware, the
car owners OF those states DESTROYS OF
motoring through New Jersey have been
compelled to secure yearly licenses. The
Commissioner OF Motor Vehicles says he
took this action because the states refused
10 extend any privileges to New Jersey car
owners.
THE New Jersey motorists expect how
aver. 70 remove the necessity for the pro-
clrenent OF license tags by non-residents'
SAYS Harry D. Bowman. president or the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-08-13
HEMERY AFTER GRAND PRIZE
Noted Driver to Handle Benz in
Automobile Classic.

Advtces have Just been received from
Europe that Victor Hemery has made ar
rangements TO drive a Benz car IN the
Grand Prize race this year al Savannah
on November 30. II was at first rumored
that Hemery would not be seen in the race
this year, which was a great disappoint-
ment 10 the public. But Jesse Froehlich'
OF the Benz Automobile Import Company
Of America, Immediately got into communi-
cation with the factory at Mannheim, Ger
many and at once made arrangements
with Hemery.
Victor Hemery has been a great favorlte
in automobile racing since 1899. and It VIII
be remembered that David L. Bruce Brown,
the wealthy young amateur driver. defeated
Henery last year with a Benz IN the Grand
Prize race by I 42-lOo seconds, this being
the closest finish ever recorded Of any long
or short distance race. Hemery drove
Benz car in the Grand Prize race in 1908.
as we'll as last year and II VIII also be
remembered that he won the Vanderbilt
Cup race in 1905. He has competed IN al
most every big race throughout the world.
and has a record OF starting IN eleven I'M
portant international road races. OF which
he won two and finished second nine times,
and with only two exceptions he always
drove a Benz
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-08-13
TRUCKS IN ARMY SERVICE
Military Maneuvres Near Boston
Furnish Good Tests.

The recent army menouvres near Boston,
which continued for a week, afforded a
splendid opportunity for testing the re-
liability OF the modern commercial vehicle
and in this connection two Gramm trucks
az three and FIVE ton capacity won the
nraise Of the officers in charge for the OK
cellent service rendered by them through
out the engagement.
The Gramm trucks were assigned 10 the
ID Regiment Infantry. and they were
placed in charge of Captain A. A. Brig
ham of the commissary department and
Captain Martin, quartermaster or the same
regiment The hve-ton truck, In addition
10 hauling a capacity load at all times.
also pulled along an army wagon. and the
three-ton truck performed similar duty
in a most satisfactory manner. The trucks
ploughed through the mud with their heavy
loads and went through fields where horse
drawn vehicles could not travel.
The % Regiment quartermaster says
that never again will his command take
the field unless IL has complement OF
these trucks Their work was revelation
10 him, and ne cannot speak In any too
great praise or the manner In which these
trucks operated.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-08-13
DIP AUTOS IN THE PACIFIC
Long Tour Across the Continent
Successfully Ended.

los Angeles. Aug. l2.-The ten Premier
touring cars filed With pleasure motorists
thar crossed the continent from Atlantic
Cir, have been immersed IN the surf OF
the great Pacific ocean after having been
washed IN the waves OF the Atlantic at the
start. The last stain OF dust Of the great
American desert, the water marks or
wyoming and the mud OF Colorado roads
we're removed this afternoon at the CITY
Of Venice Park. where the transcontinental
cars we're dipped They emerged from
their baths apparently competent TO re-
peat their recent record-breaking run.
Thousands OF motoring enthusiasts wit
messed the immersion and cheered them
selves hoarse when the brass bands were
not engaged IN making music. me cars
were run into the ocean under their own
power and By their own amateur-owner
drivers On a plank chute that was ouilt
rom the cement walk into the SURF. More
than two thousand motor cars were parked
IN the open air garage IN fun view OF the
ceremony. and thousands occupied places
o. vantage or the pier
AL OF the fcrty-odd occupants OF the
transcontinental cars on their ocean-to-
ocean Journey. including the eight women
and TWO Boy Scouts. were In their seats
when me cars we're dipped. Participating
IN the anal ceremonies were Mayor Alex
srder. the city Council Board OF super
yisors and all city officials. together WIN
the Chamber Of Commerce.. AUTO CLUB on
Southern California and the, AuUohhoDAo
Dealers Association
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-08-13
SUPERVISION FOR HIGHWAYS
New Jersey Roads To Be Care
fully Watched and Tended.

Colonel z A. Stevens, State Highway
Commissioner, agrees with the officials OF
the big New Jersey Automobile and Motor
Club that only close supervision VIII ex-
tend the life OF the roads OF the state.
In order TO prove the plan advocated by
the motoring organization, the Commits
sioner will shortly employ several men 20
look after stretches Of roadbed about
three miles in length. These men Will be
held responsible for the roads IN their
care and will be instructed to watch for
defects and will be expected TO make re-
pairs required Immediately
Supervision such as the railroads en-
ploy is what is necessary" said the High
way Commissioner at the recent confer
ence held with officials Of the New Jersey
Automobile and Motor Club, who are lead
ing the motorists fight for better roads.
Until we can arrange for the personal
care of roads our roads will be destroyed.
Under the personal supervision plan road
repairs will be made Immediately. The
time 10 save a road from destruction is
when the first sign OF defect or destrio-
ton is noticed.
''The next Legislature, trust, Will ap-
nropriate sufficient funds 10 aid the High
WAYS Department in its endeavor TO pro-
.ect the roads. Protection Of the char
scter outlined means the savings OF many
thousands OF dollars to the taxpayers OF
the state"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-08-13
READY FOR WILDWOOD SHOW
Large Entry List Assures Best
Exhibition Ever Planned.

The second annual bench show 10 he
held under the auspices Of the North
Wildwood Kennel Club, at the Casino
Skating Rink Pier. at Wildwood. on SAT-
urday, August l.. is attracting the atten-
ton OF dog fanciers throughout the United
states. and judging from the large entry
list the exhibit will far exceed even the
successful show OF last year. In the
French bulldog class the highest priced
specimen OF this breed ever brought TO this
country will be shown. The exhibitor VIII
be Miss Mary winthrop. Of New York;
whose imported pet IS valued al 5000
A team OF Airedale terriers owned by
Crawford and Perrin. Of Chicago. and SAID
to be the finest IN the world. will be seen
at the show. Robert strawbridge, of
Philadelphia, will bring his four imported
champion fox terriers 10 the show.
Among the country's prominent EXHIBITS
ors who are coming TO Wildwood this year
are Mrs. william Gamer Weiderseim. MA
c NJ. Hamilton, Miss Catherine y. Perry,
OF Philadelphia; Nine. Rose Carrens, OF
BROOKLYN: Miss L Warohan; Mrs. J. W.
Alinturn. Of Great Neck. Long Island: Mrs.
PAYNE whitney. Carl Bjurman, Rooers
r. II. Insweisen. Miss 3.
Nfurcey ana many others.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-08-13
Lfcenses TO Go at Half Price
Reduction To Be Made in New Jersey After
the First of September.

New Jersey Automobile and Motor Club
Next winter we shall again introduce our
bill seeking the establishment OF recipro-
cal relations between states
I'VE cannot conceive the proprtety OF
compelling nonresident motorists to take
out yearly license tags. New Jersey hotel
keepers and New Jersey business interests
demand that the money spending motor
fists shall be permitted 70 drive through
our state without unreasonable restraint.
Just now the New England States are
reaping a harvest because Of the good
roads laid down FOR motor traffic and be-
cause there are few restrictions. II the
various New England states legislated
against motor car owners their hotels and
their farmers would suffer.
New Jersey has been greatly benefited
by the continued progress OF the motor
car and the citizens Of this state Will not
countenance any unjust legislation against
fellow citizens OF our land"
The annual shore dinner OF the New Jer-
sey Automobile and Motor Club will be
held at Wardelrs. Port-au-Peck. Shrews-
bury River. near Long Branch, on August
%. Members Will tourney shoreward from
Newark. arriving at p. m. when the fes-
tivities Will begin. Inasmuch as the active
motoring organization has 200 car owners
on its rolls. a big outpouring is antci-
pated.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-08-13
SOCCER WAR IS IMPENDING
Visit of Corinthians May Disrupt
Local Associations.

The forthcoming game az the Polo
Grounds between the visiting Corinthians
of England and picked team OF the New
York state League Is likely TO cause one or
the biggest soccer wars the East has ever
seen.
The American Football Association OK
Newark, which controls soccer IN the dis
trict. IS governed by the Football ASCOT
alton of Great Britain. and the English
body has forbidden any American soccer
football team from playing the Corinthians.
claiming that the team IS an outlaw organi-
cation.
The football association has been accused
Of irving 10 control soccer for mercenary
reasons only. and the amateur teams would
nor tolerate suoh control. breaking away
and forming the Amateur Football Associa-
ton OF Great Britain.
There Is a bitter night going on az the
present time over the seas between these
two bodies and the bad feeling is now being
carried 20 this country.