Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1913-02-07
RARE OLD NAPLES IS
CITY OF WONDERLAND

the flmy structures of homeless sub
stances should possess the organs of
life, and While it. is not possible to de
scribe them, when once seen are never
to be forgotten.
Yet these species exhibited here are
but an intinitesimal part OF the var
rieties of forms of water life. All forms
| were created when the world began.
1t is interesting to see these things.
and to speculate IN the meaning OF 1t
all. 1t may worry you. however. II
will tray to find more interesting ex-
perienceS than looking at museums
and aquariums.
Streets are Throngsd.
The streets of Naples are very mar
row. with sidewalks about two feet
wide and tram car racks within II foot
of the walk. leave only space enough
for a loaded team to pass ON the other
side. The streets are thronged with
people. cabs, carriages and automobiles
and l have often stood on a corner I"
watch the stream of humanity flowing
up and down. without Il ripple to i'm
pedc progress. They keep moving and
few accidents occur. attributable to Inc
fact that everyone is ON the watch.
Two autoes cannot dash around IL cor
ner and collide in the streets of Naples.
The ~househOlders. rich n poor.
buy supplies only for n day. and some
member of the family lis ON the streets
more w lcSS Ill IllNfN s.tiIIS. IiIS 4uOS
| tn the numbers.
The Italians seem to- seek life and
| activity and mingle with the crowd.
Few families. l am told, foregO the
rides in cabs
| The cab fares are very low. being
| only y franc, or 20 cents. for one To-
!, three passengers. from one point in
| the city to- another. no matter how dis
tant il within the city limits. There
fore. cabs are literally %patronized and
is one Of the luxurieS i'm which families
can indulge. and enjoy the distinction
it gives to show the ability to pay cab
fares.
The tram cars reach all parts of the
city with fares from 2 to 4 cents. ac-
cording to distance. On the top OF each
car is displayed Il large sized number.
Indicating the route. and borne by all
cars going to that terminus. The num-
Der can be easily seen a half block
away. relieving the waiting people OF
anxiety as To the car desired.
1t struck me as Il thoughtful act on
more probable it is a compliance with
AN ordinance. Usually in Italy the
street cars are managed by the gov
eminent.
Good Manners Noticeable.
The general. %politeness of the people
is noticeable and is not confined to the
higher classes. Many times 1t is
e'hAA " ANsSS ~ u WI HE "
tiate themselves in the favor of strang-
ers; but among themselves in cafes
ana social gatherings 1t is observable.
An Italian gentleman. in leaving u
party of gentlemen. invariably raises
his hat, and is saluted in like manner.
Life with them is not considered the
serious matter it il with Americans.
and they live after the injunction.
Eat. drink and be merry. for tomor-
row We die"
Naples seems to be enjoying an era
of prosperity in common with other
cities and countries. Cafes n vino
rooms are Well patronized. as in the
afternoon there are no vacant chairs
| Visible.
Personal liberty is not interferred
With in Italy. and tables and chairs
NOT only an rooms. but covering the
sidewalks where LIQUID refreshments In
cludlng ,ca and coffee are served. The
, people sit down and sip the wine or other
refreshments. and frequently remain for
an hour. interested in watching the crowd
or engaged in conversation. and apparent
~ do not go to the excess of Americans
III Oul own country.
1t g the sociability that is sought for.
seemingly. and not the craving for stimu-
liant. 1t is not "eat and run" in the cafes:
meals are served i'm courses and leisurely
eaten and enjoyed.
Amuselnents are we'll attended. In the
season of oTerA and thea tiers it is neces-
SetS W procure llSA0tS &. Week OR more
ahead.
TIL movies are the only form of
amusement. open at present.
cropped INTO "A moving picture show
where seats 10. about eco were kept con-
t~inua!ly filled. The audience expressed it's
approval or disaDprovel in Il decided man.
nel. lf 1t was an actual performance on
the stage the applause could not have been
greater. Especially vas 1t manifested
whel lii war scenes the army OF italy
was triumphant. IL was also hearty
when virtue triumphed. and the villain
was overcome. In the funny scenes the
unfortunate victim was sometimes
"guyed." The audience Interested me Az
mucn as the pictures. We do not always
see the best class of Italians in our cities
OF America that constitute. the bulk Of the
population in Italy. When transplanted
even the typical italians become inocu-
lated with American ideas. and no longer
show the home nature.
AS a race l believe they are mis,,nder.
stood and that in fact the better clement
predominates in Italy. and that education
OF the masses, which has been going on
for the last 30 years is having a beneficial
effect and. beginning to show in the char
actcr of the people.
Thanksgiving Day for Americans.
This is Thanksgiving evening and the
guests of this hotel were pleasantly s,,r-
prised on entering the dining room for
dinner to observe that in this far distant
land the day was not forgotten.
The room was decorated with American
flags and the tables covered profusely
with flowers. There were about 10 Ameri-
can guests and when the band struck up
America. there was much enthusiasm.
AS We the English they
gracefully acknowledged it was our day.
and accepted the situation. No one pres
ent Will ever forget Thanksgiving day in