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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-12-22

the greatest Of all the years lllumin.
ations takes place on the last night
Of the Bon Matsuri The people be.
lieve the spirits of the departed re-
turn to earth for three days IN mid
August, to again see their friends
families and former haunts, going
back to their graves on the night of
the third day. With the approach
Of Bon Matsuri lanters and long pa
per strips are suspended in front Of
ali houses I'm which death has oc-
CURED during the year, and the
graves and tombs of all who have
died in that time are Illuminated with
bright lanterns on the first night Of
the celebration. ON the second and
third nights all graves are lighted,
making the burial grounds one glor-
ious blaze of many colored lights.
During this time little bowls Of food
and liquor are set before every house
hold shrine, for alike in the hum
blest abode and palatial villa, lights,
food, flowers and fragrant incense,
are set out in profusion to welcome
back the dead. The avenues leading
to the burial grounds, are turned into
fair grounds, merry with the voices
Of thousands Of stalls, booths and
tea-houses, now as bright as the sun
light Of June from myriads Of swayIng
lanterns The cemeteries are trans
formed into the loVeliest Of all flower
beds, with the flowers replaced each
morning and arranged 80 artfully
that they have the appearance Of nat
ural growth. Fires are lighted on
hill and mountain top. great rockets
shoot far up into the firmament at
regular intervals on every side and
great crowds of orderly people gather
in the cemeteries to feast, drink sake
and grow merry amidst the spirits OF
their ancestors, supposed to be every
where present about them during this
festival. On the evening Of the 3rd
day carefully prepared lines Of fire
wood are lighted on g'l the noun
tain tops and slopes until suddenly
those elevations become TO the eyes
below in the valley, great waving
torches. Then lines Of fire run up
ward and cross and recross each ath-
er in such ways as to become letters
of the alphabet, figures Of gods and
other fiery symbols of fantastical
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-12-22
AS RACES MAKE THEIR BEDS.
japanese ana Chinese DO Not Seek
Soft, DOwny Couches.

From the Milwaukee Wisconsin
The American or the European IN
order to get good nights rest. ordn-
arily requires n soft pillow under his
head, but the japanese stretches him
self on a rush mat on the floor, puts
n hard, square block Of wood under
his head and does not sleep well If
he does not have IT, In China the
beds are very low, scarcely rising
from the floor but are often carved
eXquisitely Of wood. Like the Japan
ese the Chinese never makes his bed
any softer than IS possible by the use
of rush mats
People in the Northern countries do
not appear to be able to sleep well un-
less they have lots OF room In which
to stretch their legs but Inhabitants
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-12-22
CRUST COVERED
HEAD AND FACE
PimpIes Would Weep and Form
ScabS, HairAII Fell Out, BabyWas
CroSsand Would Not Sleep, Cut-
Cura Soap and Ointment Cured,

532 Brunswick ST., Baltimore, Md
My babys face broke out in pmples.
which after bathing would weep and form
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-12-22

are gone to return no more for an
other year II is a beautiful custom,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-11-28

"uncle Joe Cannon leaves the house with the love and
respect OF friend and foe alike.
This is the report that is going the rounds OF the scnt-
mental organs. II is lie lie that should be nailed
This Cannon ex-speaker, Was for many years. the
willing powerful tool by which gross wrong perpetraied
upon the people He held almost supreme and used
it put through congress laws that enabled the asca
rich rob the poor and Cypress the whole country He
leading party the political vleness that has
Gently been repudated by the nation and particularly by
the honest people OF his party.
lie has been rcpudated by the nation By the congress
and finally BY the people OF his district justly deesivc
and hope. etcualy To say that he is object of
universal love and respect lie Moreover. il is nasty
reflection upon the good patriotism and honor OF the
nhtion for the unmasked deadly enemy Of the
national good.
The sentimental ultra-sympathetic friends Of Joseph Can
ought to let his loss OF all power Washington go by
with as few words possible.
We say what have just said about him at all 10
gloa his defeat Bur a lie the effect that such a
record his wins unanimous love and respect should 60
undispatcd On the contrary, is solemn duty say
the young OF this country who would the public
service that following Cannons example will surely result,
loss OF the love and respect OF all people whose and
respect worth having
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-11-28

work and not finding IT, suffer starvation Chinese mothers
this month exposing their girl babies because the rearing
Of them only devoting them starvation and misery
Hindus die by millions with the failure OF the monsoon
OF famine.
form OF tyranny after anothcrand peonage the
lot So il Is all through Central and South America.
and the islands OF the West Indies where the English
flag forces certain freedom and certain peace.
Finland lies under the foot OF the Russian bear Greece,
Bulgaria Serva and Montenegro in the bloody sweat Of
the most awful war of the past five decades ~
The nations OF Europe staggering under their loads
OF mlitarism Even peaceful Great Britain which for
thousand years has brooked the foot OF invader st
pauperism burgeon her navy grows Frugal Ffanee
breathes hard carrying the load which forced bet
by the threat Of Germany threat which aggcrs csr
many to be prepared 10 make good Il
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-11-28
An Important Election

On Monday next the annual port election will be held
Depending Seattle does large extent its har-
Dor development for its future commercial supremacy this
election deserves important consideration the hands OF
the people.
The OF the commissioner will be three years.
The period thus covered will embrace the allmportant
completion of the Panama canal and all that il to
the Pacific and Puget sound What Seattle to do
upon the opportunities OF the Panama canal for its
advancement. is be done Immediately The port
taxed with the greatest development work IN that
direction The port commissioners charged with tremen-
dous responsibilities.
And the people of Seattle il to themselves 70 elect
the right sort OF commissioners. Go to the polls Monday
and
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-11-28
THIS DAY OF THANKSGIVING THAT We ARE NOT AS OTHER PEOPLE

are becoming little humble little more ,y;l;n
learn OF others, little conscious Of the fact that n
have done better in many things than We '"
For this safety, security and aspiration are not "a
aione-it is for the salvation OF the world The ,v,v :, M
peacefully and justly in great Of people-tha i ~
which History has refused to dvugc quesng NV,
Greece sought for H. Assyra qnescd Tor H. Rome sevd
for IT, Egypt hunted for and they all
mmemoral search has been gven-or it goes Always n ,a
secure safe, peaceful. enlightened nation -'"
There is some prospect that shall succeed in Ged
the right way OF collective life II So we shall have lug
cceded a peope-otherwisc shall have made bsntrrs
and aureand the Great Quest will pass to another peoo
For must go on and on, until is ended in the c,
Discovery
And because there is prospect that shall dseh,,
this browning duty the world let thank Cod h,, -
other people, this year Of grace. 1927 !"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-11-28

Not in Pharisac spirit but in humility and in JOY let US
thank God that not other people!
The greatest thing in the world is TO be civilized man.
In of the enlightened Of the world this year OF
grace 1912.
The Montenegro this month have seen their
shot down by Turkish bullets and have forsaken nursing
guns The of Turkey this month have had
the wells from their faces by and have sui
fered the shame flight through public streets longer
protected the terrible power of the Sublime Porte but
reduced mere wsps OF womanhood drifting toward Asia
like dry leaves before the blasts of
Christian this month have seen their children
burned Turk flames and have slain themselves Tor
very horror and dread OF the that to
Oriental
Russians troopng from village to village seeking
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-11-28

Editor The Star: While our well
paid city officials are wrangilng
over the question OF heating or not
heating the cars. the rest OF us poor
mortals In this town who must use
them are shivering In these we'll
ventilated and sanitary street cars.
II must really delight the soul OF a
Crichton that no microbes are gen.
Grated In our cars. Difficile est
satyram non scribere, Crichton,
Anyhow. my poor bones and mus.
Giles feel our west-of.the- mountain
damp atmosphere these days very
much more than they used 10 feel
tho same degree Of cold back East
In Minnesota or Ohio. So, there
you are. DIR. Crichton, It's the damp.
ness.
This morning I brought into tow,
n good sized cold. contracted on our
sanitary Phinney av. line. You see.
Mr.. Editor. some of us have 10 live
a little further out and ride on cars.
as we cannot afford to ride In lin.
cuisines. oh, for Tom l.. Johnson
In Seattle! really do wish that
MIR. Valentine would quit talking
about our glorious franchises.
Sometimes | also wish that we had
something else but regrades and
purity squad politics In this gIo.
rious new burg. There Ia nothing
like the Seattle spirit. boys. moth
ing. oHIoAN.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-11-28
Clears Stuffed-Up Head
and Catarrh Disappears
Breathe the Healing Air Of the Eucalyptus Forests Of
Australia and Quickly Get Rid of Catarrh

Hyomei will Danish catarrh II you
vii breathe 1t . few times a day.
It Is the only remedy Of its kind
before the people that can pene-
trate into every nook. corner, fold
% creyices OF the mucus membrane
and destroy the microbes.
HYOMEf Is squeezed from the
green leaves Of the Eucalyptus
trees Of inland Australia, where ca
tarrh does not exist. and combined
with Historian antiseptics. Pour a
few drops into the inhaler and
breathe this mighty germ destroy
Ing air: an air more healing than
that OF the pine covered Adiron-
d2cks
Notice how quickly that stuffed
up head clears: keep at II a few
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-11-28

Al Europe Progress neck and neck with Pow
erty Asia lies in darkness for the twilight IN Japan
Only in this great blessed land in Canada n Australia
and New Zealand does safety walk hand in hand with pros
perity
peoples We have just had revolution in this country We
called Il eeefion-buts il revolution And not a
weapon drawn life lost the forces which have
ruled for half century their hold slip, and iet the
greatest prize the world pass from them
Only in a few nations OF the world could this happen.
Ahcn let thank God that not as other pcopesl
We boast. We very foolish, and very
vain and very ignorant people We ought TO be very
tluch better and wiser than We have had such a
splcndid splendid chance!
So much land So much freedom from warke neigh
borsl Such heritage Of liberty We ought have been
tery much better by this nc-and will be. We
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-11-28

What Funny Names the Foreigners
Navel
Miss Bonney Breaks OF near
Charlottesville IL spending the week
with friends Ia and about New
Richmond
Opal Rough went TO Fowler Sat.
urday for few days Walt with her
sister.
Miss Fay Gee spent "Wednesday
with Mrs. Harvey 5tudebakcr near
Rockfield.
William Tricky spent Saturday
evening with o. II. Martin.
James Overtime of Remington
was tho guest of Mrs. Biddle last
wcek.--Lafayette tind) Journal.
A California scientist has dIscov.
cred an insect that he says will ex-
terminate the Fly. IA u eats the
fly's eggs as fast as they are laid.
Then why tho fliesg
But perhaps the insect has been
fasting.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-11-28

days and your suffering and hawk
Ing and discharge OF obnoxious
mucus Will cease entirely. Tbeu
continue until every germ is de
stroyed; until the soreness and dry
ness In the throat have disap.
peared, HYOmEr Ia guaranteed 70,
catarrh, coughs. colds, sore throat
Group, deafness caused by catarrb
or money back. Complete outfit
which includes inhaler, can be- oh.
tained for 800 at druggists every.
where.
TO break up cold In head or
chest In few minutes, pour A
scant teaspoonful Of HYOMEI into
a bowl OF boiling water, cover head
and bowl with towel and breathe
the vapor until blessed relief comes
In a few minutes.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-11-28
FURNITURE-Cifts That Are
Really Useful

are displayed in broad the main floor ana
the balcony.
Nothing is more appropriate or win be received WY
more genuine pleasure by the recipient than an ATTRACTIVE
useful article of furniture
The Main Floor presents host OF suggestions "
practical gift furniture, at price range starting win ~
inexpensive tabourettes and tables the great oversf
comfort chairs and elaborate pieces.
An invitation extended to all to come and sec ~
display; 1t will mean the solution of the gift problem
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-11-28

You wouldn't buy OF the old hand-power sevo<
machines would you'
You would the best--thc la,est-thc machine sA1
easiest running-tlat saved time and gave the most
sactonthe machine that took the backache out Of sewi
Such machine is The Free. III 4
When we state that is absolutely the lghtest runaas
machine made, have full knowledge OF the strength q y
assertion.
When say that The Free has modern, labor and
tme-savng attachments than any other make. pre-
pared TO back up statement
We are not asking anyone to buy the strength q
written verbal statemental ask is "Come and ~
Tor yourself this wonderful sewing machinetest had g
demonstrate its superiority can't show We dat
want you TO buy
And remember. The Free costs less any other ~
grade machine made
just think OF buying so practical Christmas gift %
terms as low Sl00 week
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-11-28

Prof. Parker. who managed to
reach a point 300 feet from the ton
OF Mt. Mckinley. is on his way back
TO Brooklyn. Truly the life OF an
explorer Is one OF hardship.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-11-28
ALFRED ID. ROBINSON,

famous breeder OF Barred Ply
mouth Rocks at San Diego,
boldly advertiscs, "No tele-
phones; they're too much
trouble" One business man
who defies the exchange
tyranti
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-11-28

Sign In Crown Point, Ind.
Smith u. Goneway. Blacksmith. /"
Smith ought TO stay at home and
attend TO business.
Sign In Broad-st. station barber
shop. Philadelphia: Straw Hats
Cleaned While Being Shaved" But
about this time OF he year most
straw hats do need shave.
Sign In st. Clair-av., Cleveland.
boarding by the day
No good by the week?
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-11-28

Bottled.
A prettily appointed wedding
took place at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs ". n. Carr Monday evening.
when Mrs. Carr's sister. Miss Eliza
beth May Corkum. and Floyd L.
fsegge of Nova Scotia were united
tn marriage Portland lMe.b Ex-
press
The Chicago school OF domestic
arts Is giving an exhibition at
which is displayed $40 hat which
II cost " TO make. Poof. and poof
again. You can find that kind OF
n hat In any milliner's shop.
Postoffices were first established
In 1854.
Fine for the Boy. But Poor asbyi
WANTED--Giri TO take care OF
baby and bell boy from is to %
years. Inquire at once. Manhattan
Cafe. = Advertisement In Aurora
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-11-28
THEY'RE

THEY'RE excusing men
from jury service in England
because they have conscien-
tious objection to the immoral
ity Of trying women by men
under man-made laws.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-11-28
WASHINGTON

al d-iulFGf DCtdu1C NtHHlo Wv
Wilson has three manageable
daughters. Great Caesar.
what Iuckl Just think OF hav-
ing three unmarried daughters
and being elevated TO the top
notch OF Washington society
MAYBE It's the Sublime
porte" but il looks like the
subIilnatcd
Ex-SULTAN ABDU L.
called the Damned. does not
hear PROSTATE Turkey calling
for him IN Ter extremity, says
= foreign correspondent. But,
Alb has heard so many calling
him that that perhaps he's
wise is not coming out OF his
hole until he recognizes the
real turkey call.
WHAT was the make OF
that car whose owner deliber-
ately ran it into San Francisco
bay and then asked for a pile
driver to hammer it in so il
would stay. Now. agents,
don't all answer at once.
OAKLAND baseball man.
sentenced to Oklahoma for his
health. took carboIic acid.
Maybe knew Oklahoma health
resorts and wasn't afraid Of
any others.
ALL the G.. o. p. needs
is harmony, says Foraker. Oil
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-11-28
M0Sf


But u Should Be Filtered. Tee.
Why not use Ice hat you know
la pure That 10 shat my Ice 10.
Il Is distilled and then boiled. ]. =
Grim MI Carmel llill Democrat.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-11-28

The United states has s.00i Ice
manufacturing plants exclusive Of
those In hreweri.s. cold storage
houaes and packing houses.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-11-28

Under government ownership In
Germany first class railway fare
averages 2T3 cents \ mile. second
class. Its. third class. i.is. In
England. the Great Eastern rail.
way. private corporation. charges
a minimum. First class. t01 cents.
second class. s02. third class. 20i.
maximum. first claM4. 500. second,
s.0a. third. I03. The Great Fast.
ern's figures are about the average
in England.
This countrys best shlpbuildin<
year was 1905. when the new ton,
nag. was sso.0i7 tons
There are about 500. 900 AUTOS In
the United States. and u 600 900
horses and 10000 horse drawn
vehicles.
| Rain has never been known to
fall In the region between the two
lower falls OF the Nile. Natives be-
lieve travellers lie when they tell
stories OF water failing from the
sky.
Now " comes out that a lot Of
Democrats have been put on jurics.
That's the end OF verdicts A jury
with a Democrat or two on II will
never agree.
Words Of Famous Women.
Mrs. Christopher Columbus: Il
wish Chris could get a job where
his work would be nearer home"
Ball games begin NJ 1880 D. m.
In midsummer In Edmonton. Can.
There Ia less than three hours
actual darkness In the summer
nights.
A Long Time TO Wrap Bundles.
wANTED--Young man: ~ years
to wrap bundles and do general
work. --Advertisemen In Chicago
fIli.) Record-Heraid.
| The American fountain pen prac.
ticaliy monopolixes the English
market. There Ia only one English
pen that offers competition that is
worth noticing.
According 60 the latest census
Alaska has n population OF 36.3t7
whites. z5.33l Indians, 1909 Chi
nese, 9l3 Japanese and 20s colored
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-11-28

Words Of Famous Women.
Queen Elizabeth: Is my hat on
straight
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-11-28
LIKELY TO DO WITH US IN THIS YEAR 1912

G..
i ! | | ! !. !
a WORD FROM "a
JOSH WISE
"A city hunter
expects ter have ~
free range OF any.
booy's farm, but
81 farmer wux
ter cum ter town
an walk across
lawn. what a howl
there'd be-"
The earth and rock excavafed
from the Panama canal would
make GO pyramids the sire of
Egypt's largest.
The Spanish government has Is.
sued an order for the admission OF
women. on the same terms as men.
10 all universities. with the right TO
follow any profession for which the
university diploma qualities them.
Boston has n tailor named Libel.
lie has 90 get along without any
newspaper trade. Where is there
n newspaper man Who wants Label
suitsF
The pnited States ranks tenth In
the production OF rice and coffee.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-11-28
EDITORS MAIL

Editor The Star: We read In
history Of the brutal race from
which We sprang and the evolution
through which we became civilized.
hut when we come 20 investigate
our prisons. courts. and officers of
the peace, II looks as though we
were retrogrcsslng toward the Dark
Age.
Where Ia our humanity, Where
In our civilization II there are
humane societies. let them iEo into
our prisons and take notice OF the
savage treatment that the prison
ers undergo, II Is awful. uniusti-
fable. aud malicious.
Gov. West OF Oregon has act
good example of prison manage
mcnt II has proved a success. n
II has been successful In Oregon.
why couldn't IL also be In other
statees u. II. GRlFFfTHs.
South 5eilingham.
4 Editor The Star: read about
Miss Emily Ewing's disflgiremen.
think she acted brayeiy. II /
were in a position to offer her sup.
port and projection for life should
certainly do so. should like 10
make an offer OF marriage. but
since we are strangers. and am
only a poor working man.. sup.
pose this Ia out OF the question.
Nevertheless. | wish 10 sincerely
compliment her on her noble action
and let her know that I. for one.
should like to help her on toward
happiness. u 1t In within my power.
II you are ever In position 10
offer her my sympathy, hope you
will do H.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-11-28

Delightful for the Young Folk, Too.
Mrs. II. r. Higbee returned Sat.
urday from Panama. She reports =
very delightful trip. She had the
misfortune 70 break her arm while
acting as chaperon to party ~
young folks. who accidentally
pushed her down n flight OF stairs.
El Campo tTex.) Citizen.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-11-28
Dissertations

up. Joe, It needs principle
that make for harmony.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-11-28

ALL the G. o. P. needs
is harmony. says Foraker. Oil
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-11-28

MAYBE It's the sublime
porte" but it looks like the
subIinatcd
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-11-28

Kyoto, Japan, has temple ded-
icated to the Goddess Of Mercy that
contains $4,000 images,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-11-28

THAT Good Government
crowd at Los Angeles has
lost interest in how California
has went. The grand jury is
in session and state matters
take back seat when the in
dictment mill is grinding.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-11-28

A foreigner staying In Berlin
more than three months must pay
a municipal tax on his income. and
after year state tax.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-11-28

OVER $1,000 New York
wives support their husbands,
declares Mrs. Carrie c. Gait.
the illustrious suffragctte.
But. Mrs. Gait. il their wives
didn't. their mothers would
have to. wouldn't they?
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-11-28

According 90 the latest census
Alaska has population OF 3s.3t7
whites. 25.33i Indians. 1909 Chi
nese, 9i3 Japanese and 200 colored
folk.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-11-28

Postoffices we're first established
In 1854.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-11-28

CALIFORNIA sufiragettcs
want a woman in Woodrow
Wilson's cabinet. A good live
woman as secretary OF agri-
culture would be an improve
ment. anyhow.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-11-28

The American fountain pen prsc.
tically monopolizes the English
market. There Ia only one English
pen that offers competition that Is
worth noticing.