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The Caucasian., 1913-11-30
The Day We:
Celebrate
An Acco,'n of Christmas Day
In Costa Rica.
BY O. HENRY.
Copyright. 1911, by Doubleday. Page
&c Co.
BY o. HENRY.

"In the tropics" "Hop-along" Bibb,
the bird faneier. was saying to me, THE
seasons. months, fortnights. week ends.
holidays. dee days. Sundays and yes
terdays get SO jumbled together in the
shuttle that you never know when n
year has gone by until you're in the
middle Of the next one"
"Hop-along" Bibb kept his bird store
on lower Fourth avenue. He was an
ex seaman and beach comber who made
regular voyages to southern ports and
imported personally conducted invoices
OF talking parrots and dialectic paro-
quets. He had a stiff knee. neck and
nerve. l had gone to him to buy par
rot to present at Christmas to my Aunt
Joanna
'SThis one" said I, disregarding his
homiIy on the subdivisions of time
"this one that seems all red, white and
blue, to what genus Of beasts does he
belong? He appeals at once to my
patriotism and to my love of discord in
color schemes"
"Thats a cockatoo from Ecuador" F"
said Bibb. 'All he has been taught to
say is Merry Christmas A season
able bird. He's only 81. and I'll bet
many human has stuck you for more
money by making the same speech to
you"
And then Bibb laughed suddenly and
oudly.
"That bird" he explained, reminds
me. He's got his dates mixed. he
ought to be saying e pluribus unum.
to match his feathers, instead Of trying
to work the Santa Claus graft It re-
minds me Of the time me and Liver
pool Sam got our ideas Of things tan
gled up on the coast Of Costa Rica on
account Of the weather and other phe.
nomena to be met with in the tropics.
"We were. as it were, stranded on
that section OF the Spanish main with
no money to speak Of and no friends
| that should be talked about either. We
had stocked and second cooked ourselves
down there on fruit steamer from
New Orleans to try our luck. which
was discharged, after we got there. fol
lack Of evidence. There was no work
suitable for our instincts, so me and
Liverpool began to subsist on the rum
of the country and such fruit as we
could reap where we had not sown. II
was an alluvial town, called Soledad
where there was no harbor or future OF
recourse. Between steamers the town
slept and drank rum. 1t only woke up
when there were bananas to ship. II
was like man sleeping through din
| ner until the dessert.
when me and Liverpool got so low
down that the American consul would
| not speak to us we knew we'd struck
bedrock.
eve boarded with snuff brown lady
named Chica. who kept a rumshop and
The Caucasian., 1913-11-30

Pendergast. grievous-'on this most
glorious day of the year when we
should all be celebrating the dawn OF
Christian civilization and the downfall
Of the wicked
81 did notice bunting and bouquets
decorating the town. reverend. says /,
but I didn't know what it was for.
We've been so long out of touch with
calendars that we didn't know wheth-
er 1t was summer time or Saturday
afternoon
Here is two Collars says Fender
CAST, digging up two Chile silver
wheels and handing 'em to me. 60
my men. and observe the rest % the
Gay in beftting manner
"Me and Liverpool thanked him kfna
ly and walked away.
"'Shall we eat? | asks.
"'Oh, the deuce! says Liverpool
What's money for?'
livery well. them l says, since yo'
insist upon It We'll drink
80 we pull up in a rumshop and get
a quart of it and go down on the beacE
under a cocoanut tree and celebrate.
mot having eaten anything but or
anges in two days, the rum has imme
diate effect, and once more l conjure
,lp great repugnance toward the Brit
ish nation.
"'Stand up here says to Liverpool
you scum of a despot limited mon
The Caucasian., 1913-11-30


a ladies' and gents restaurant In q
street called the Gale de los Forty
seven Inconsolable Saints. When cur
credit played out there Liverpool. whose
stomach overshadowed his sensations
Of noblesse oblige married Chica. This
kept us in rice and fried plantain for a
month. and then Chica pounded Liver
pool one morning sadly and earnestly
for fifteen minutes with a casserole
handed down from the stone age. and
we knew that we had outwelcolaed our
liver. That night we signed an engage
ment with Don Jaime McSpinosas q
hybrid banana fancier of the place. to
work on his fruit preserves nine miles
out OF town. We had to do it or be re-
duced to sea water and broken doses
OF feed and slumber.
Now. speaking of Liverpool Sam.
don't malign or fnexculpate him to you
any more than would to his face.
But In my opinion when an English
man gets as low as he can he's got to
dodge so that the dregs OF other na.
dana don't drop ballast on him out OF
DIR balloons. And IL he's Liverpool
The Caucasian., 1913-11-30

archy, and have another dose OF Bun
ker Hill. That good man, Mr.. Pender-
CAST says /. said we were to observe
the day in befitting manner, and I'm
not going to see his money misapplied.
"'Oh, you go to the deuce" says Liv-
erpool, and | started in with fine left
handler on his right eye.
Liverpool had been fighter once,
but dissipation and bad company had
taken the nerve out of him. In ten
minutes l had him lying on the sand
waving the white flag.
"Get up says I. kicking him in the
ribs. and come along with me-
Liverpool got up and followed be-
hind me because it was his habit, wip-
ing the red off his face and nose. | led
him to Reverend Pendergast's shack
and called him out.
"'Look at this, SIR says I-1ook at
this thing that was once proud Brit
Usher. You gave us So and tole us to
celebrate the day. The star spangled
banner still waves. Hurrah for the
stars and eagles!
"'Dear me- says Pendergast, hold.
ing up bis hands. Fighting on this day
Of all days! On Christmas day, when
peace on
"'Christmas? Holy smoke! says /. i
thought 1t was the Fourth Of July"
merry Christmas" said the red
white and blue cOckatOo.
take him for $6," said Hop along
Bibb. Hes got his dates and colors
mixed"
The Caucasian., 1913-11-30
CADDO lEVEE BOARD.
Otieiat Proceedings ~ enc MeeoasE
eSeld Nosensfne 9%, $685.

@ o Spesisl meeting ~ tAe a.a2,tP
Aevee Soard held ON the 26Isl ,Ssv
of November 1918. there wore 0reeo
ent: j. NJ. tsentel, presi4enS 0. D.
1ay. 0. 70. Bobinson. W. :. GoIesoee
]. H. Sordan. Soha 1o1sseIl ants W.
b.. Means.
.Sssistcnl estote g,nsjn~r aacssaie
Lombard WAC also oresento
Mlnutee of meeting col 0ocQe Gee
1913, We're reas an2 aplaluest.
Attorney Ghigpen. representing Vo
q. Hellperln, appeared before ahs
board and asked for on entensioaS es
lease on land leased erorN mo hoara
by Mr.. Heilperin on MSrcls D a9iao
beins 40 acres in the southeast
quarter of northwest quarter 0S
section 26, township -. range S6.
On motion of }. N. Robinson. sece
onded by w. b. Means. MI. HeilperiH
was granted an extension OF nine
months on payment of $500 per acSe
extra compensation. Carried.
President Sentell announced che
next order of business and the real
| object of the meeting was TO 0lscUsS
the bank protection contract ana
work. Mr.. Doullut of the contracte
ing firm of Doullut & Williams ~se
present.
After much discussion DetWeeB
the board, Assistant State Engineer
Lombard and Contractor DOullut, is
was agreed, in equity, the contrace
tors .conceding the point, that the
present form of contract would be
modified as follows: THAT reneale
of barges, tugs and towboats, VumES
boats and concrete mixers, per dlSrhs
shall be at the cate specified iD che
contract. when, and as long ~, sE
transit and in operation; %heD one
trrrupted and idle, from ssusee
ever which the contractors have soS
control, the rate per diem shall DO
one-half that specified in the coAe
tract; but when interrupted, or idles
from causes over which the cone
tractors could have exercised cone
troll, but, by reason of Indifference,
neglect or inefflciency, they failed
to supply and apply the proper
remedies, no rate shall be allowed
On motion of J. M. Robinson, Sec
onded by J. H. Jordan, the follow
ing committee was appointed: j. j.
Lay, w. B. Means, John Glassell and
J. M. Sentell of which President
Sentell is to be chairman, with tie
engineer in charge and the chief
State engineer, ex-of1icio members.
The duty of this committee to be to
keep close watch on the further
progress of the bank protection
work, with full authority to act and
decide in a reasonable time whether
or not the contractors are making
proper showing. Carried.
The following bills were read, al
lowed and ordered paid: Caucasian
Printing Co. Ltd. SH.3O.
There being no further business
the meeting adjourned. Q
J. M. SENTELL, Pres.
w. A. KERLEY, Secretary.
The Caucasian., 1913-11-30
Eorce of Habit.

"What sort of proposal do you sup
pose that business admirer Of hers
made Gladys"
"What was it?'
81 suppose he was negotiating for
some real estate at the same time, for
he asked her to give him the refusal of
her hand"-Baltimore American.
The Caucasian., 1913-11-30
T.t.t.t-t!

that's a fine looking old gentleman!
Bleater's father. isn't it," asked COL
legian of friend.
"Yes," was the answer. "but he is
champion at breaking his word!'
"You don't say so?"
sXes-he shutters. Tit Bits.
The Caucasian., 1913-11-30
The Van CIcye Murder Case,

et is stated on good authority that
Hon. .. 2. $'oster' Of Leesville has
been retained to assist District At
torney Mabry in the prosecution Of
Hervey S. 0ittle and his wife sor
the murder of !. ?. Van Gleve. Ate
torney Foster is retained by Mrs.
Appel of Illinois, . sister Of Van
Cleve.
The Caucasian., 1913-11-30

If it is a question Of quality and
price when it comes to stationery,
we would like to show you what we
have to offer. Phone 1000.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1913-11-06

You, who read this, consider:
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This printed message to you, COM
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The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1913-11-06
kOoSkIA BOAT AFLOAT.

Mountaineer: The boat which is
going to ply the waters of the Middle
fork of the Clearwater arrived the
first of the week from Occur d'Alene
and was launched Thursday afternoon
in the South fork near the bridge.
Owing to the shallowness of the waite
in this stream some difficulty was en-
countered in getting it into the Mid
die fork, but after it reached deep
water it worked like charm.
The people of Kooskia are deeply
interested in this latest enterprise
for our town, and large crowds watch
ed the progress of affairs from the
time the boat arrived here until it
reached deep water.
So far everything looks favorable
for the successful navigation of the
river from here to the forks. Edward
Ehrler, who has charge of the boat,
is sanguine that he can make a go
of it. The boat was built for work in
a stream of this kind, and has work
ed successfully for some time on the
Occur dAlene river.
The Wonder is a trim little craft,
so feet long, and is built for both
freight and passenger traffic.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1913-11-06

can easily believe the report to be
true.
Judge Duffy recently purchased the
Angel residence property in the north
end of town and will start men at
once on a new cottage which he in
tends erecting there this fall. He
hopes to complete the building in
three or four weeks.
The Barney Micke family left Mon
day for their future home at Los
Molinos, Cal, and will be followed in
few days by Mr.. Micke. The lat
ter has rented his farm near Reuter-
vile to Alois Halter and contemplat-
es going into the dairy business at
Molinos.
Grant Willoughby and mother left
this morning for Los Angeles where
they will spend the winter, and Grant
figures on locating in the Imperial
valley next spring. Their many
friends here are sorry to see them
leave the prairie but wish them the
best of luck in their new home.
Peter Schubert left for Marathon,
Wis, Monday with his bride, in COM
pany with his brother and parents
and Mr.. and Mrs. Ferdie Nuxoll
Their many friends here are sorry
to see them leave but hope for their
ultimate return to Idaho.
The sale at the Hamlin farm east
Of Greencreek Monday drew a large
crowd and everything sold at very
prices. While the horses
went little low the shortage was
more than made up on the hogs and
cattle, yearling steers bringing over
$40 a head. The sale totaled over
$500 and was one Of the largest held
On the prairie this fall.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1913-11-06

scribed for ON that day. Any one
desiring pure bred cattle Is requested
to attend the next meeting at Sites
on Saturday, Nov. Is, at 10 a. m.
Rev. A. Grunewald returned from
Wisconsin the first of the week
where he visited his old home. His
twin brother came back with him and
the two brothers resemble each other
so much that 1t is hard to distinguish
one from the other. Rev. Grunewald
has accepted a call from the Method
list church at Pomeroy, Wash, and
will take up his duties soon.
]. w. Hovey, proprietor of the
Riverside Hotel, had birthday this
week which marked the 74th anniver-
sary of his arrival on this mundane
sphere. Mr.. Hovey has been In bust
ness here for nearly twelve years. He
has had his share of ups and downs
during that time. The loss of his liv-
cry barn by fire, and later his hotel
property in the same way, was har
blow financially but 1t didn't discour-
age him. He built a new barn, also
a new hotel, and made other improve
ments most creditable to a man who
found himself face to face with mis-
fortune in its hardest form.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1913-11-06
Clhr0nniicliizngs

We understand that Leo Hanses
has rented the Grant Willoughby
farm from r. M Tombleson and will
farm the place next year.
Andrew Rustemeyer purchased
Felix Martens big team Monday
and is now prepared to do all kinds
of hauling and teaming around town.
Mrs. Ferdinand Nuxoll came up
from Charleston the first of the week
and is visiting at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Mike Seubret, north
of town.
DR.. and Mrs. Shinnick returned to
the city Wednesday evening from
points in Washington where they
have been visiting for the past few
months.
Joe Gaul and bride returned late
last week from their trip to Lewiston
and Joe is back again at his old job
in the store just as happy as if moth
ing had happened.
o. d. Hamlin brought the last load
OF his personal effects into town
Wednesday from his farm east of
Greencreek and Is now ready to take
charge Of the local dray line tomor-
row.
With yearling steers selling at $42
per head and spring calves for $26
1t does not look much like beef get
ting cheaper very soon. The above
prices were paid at the Hamlin sale
east of Greencreek on Monday and
can be verified.
1t Is reported that Warren Truitt
was married recently at Moscow to
a young lady formerly of this county.
We are unable, however, to verify the
rumor but judging from the look OF
things when Dock" left the prairie |
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1913-11-06
Ml@uumG@H1n@@Efl@&@

Mrs. Ben Abel, daughter of Rev.
J. b. York, killed a black bear one
day last week at her home near Carl.
bel.
w. G. Squires and family will depart
sunday for Topeka, Kansas, where
they will make their permanent home.
Frank Quinlan, who was called here
by the serious illness Of his father.
returned Thursday to his home in
Pendleton.
The Presbyterian club at their last
regular meeting extended a vote of
thanks to non-members who donated
articles for the bazaar held during
the recent fair.
1t appears that Henry Murray will
never get through adding new fix
lures to his Neat Meat Market. The
latest Is section of new shelving on
which to display side lines that 60
with the business.
The Clearwater Stock improvement
association was organized at Sites
on the 9th, with James Surridge as
president, and Wesley Packer as sec
rotary and treasurer. The object of
the association is to ship in pure bred
dairy cattle, one carload being sub
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1913-11-06

TO YOU. We are q cooperative as
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No, dear reader, we are NOT in
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The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1913-11-06
BEETs RICH IN sAccHARiNE.

Gerry Snow left with us this week
samples of sugar beets raised this year
on his farm southwest of town. They
are above the average California sug-
ar beets in appearance-uniform in
size-and carry a high per cent OF
saccharine matter. We are sending
some of them to be tested and will
let readers of the Eagle know the re-
suit. He brought also, a turnip and
a half-dozen mangel wurzels. The
turnip measured 26 inches in circum-
ference and weighed trifle over II
pounds. The mangel wurzels yield
at the rate of about 16 tons to the
acre and make splnedid hog end cat
tie feed.-Meadows Eagle.
The Meadows soil is said to be
similar to that of Camas Prairie, but
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1913-11-06
Dollars and Sense are lnseparable!
LET YOUR BRAIN COIN DOLLARS AND CENTS
This Advertisement Points the Way to Better
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few get more than either of tbesa
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The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1913-11-06
ARM SHATTERED BY SHOTGUN.

Oliver Squires, 10 years old, son of
E. E. Squires of Harris Ridge, was
seriously injured last Sunday by the
accidental discharge of a shot gun.
In company with a younger brother
he was hunting birds and as the lad
was climbing over a rail fence the
gun he was carrying went off, the
charge of bird shot entering his right
shoulder. The bone was badly shat
tered and it is feared he will be per-
manently disabled. Noun
taineer.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1913-11-06

at a higher altitude. There Is no
question but that the conditions here
are first-class for beet raising and it
Is most profitable crop where fac
tories are established.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1913-11-06

No matter who you are,
where you are, If you can
read and write and see, you
can be SUCCESSFUL.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1913-11-06

Money to loan. Geo. M. Reed.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-12-10
Daddy 'sBedtiime
The Naughty
Little Sick
Snowbmd.

ADDl had been Jack and Evelyn to feed the little birds
n
M% told them Christmas
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become ummy with the His daddy
q
wu snob nowhere to he found Where could he have gomez asked
robins and wrens for saw him playing with them" That eei Mother
SDowlird's
When snowlrd he
his hiding He really
told hn children oleut
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when douts
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-" On dear; we've been frightened! rSuowbi
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and he realized that the
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-12-10
NAPOLEON AND HIS MOTHER

The relationship between Napoleon
Bonaparto and his mother, the MINIS.
Mere of Imperial times, was peculiar,
MmS. Lethizia, who was 81 when her
famous son was horn, had always been
complete mistress Of her household.
Even when her son was emperor and
his word was law, willing as she might
have been i'm public To do him honor,
in private she insisted ON the privil-
cgcs of her motherhood Baron Lar
rey i'm his historical! essay, writes:
'One DAY there was n family meeting,
and Napoleon gave his mother his
hand 10 kiss. but Minis. Mere moved
aside the proncrcd hand. Napoleon
then tool, his mothers hand and kiss
ed it and she said to him. Sire. YOU
know quite well that i'm public must
treat YOU with due respect, because
ann Your subject, but i'm private | am
your mother. dundee Advertiser.