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American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-07-02
NOT THE SECOND OF JULY
John Adams Wrong In His Idea OF
When Nations Birth Should Be
Celebrated.

Said John Adams to his wife Abb.
gail in a letter written a hundred and
thirty years ago: The second of July
Will be the most memorable epoch I'm
the history of America. | am ant to
believe that it will be celebrated by
succeeding generations as the great
anniversary festival"
Time and circumstance have con
frmed the spirit of the Adams proph-
ecy, but for another day. It is he
glorious Fourth instead OF the fateful
Second that we celebrate. Richard
Henry Lees resolution that these
United Colonies are. and Of right ought
to be, free and independent states"
was passed July ?. 1876. The elabo-
rate Declaration Of independence.
wherein Thomas Jefferson drafted the
why and wherefore Of it all, was &C.
eepted two days later.
Among the instruments of celebra.
lion recommended by Mr.. Adams in
the letter already cited we're shows.
games. sports, guns. bells. bonhres and
Nominations" Orators are not in
the list. In the old-fashioned Fourth
tley we're starred next to the cannon
which awoke patriotic echoes at mid.
night of July 3 and to the "fantas.
ties whose midday parade appealed
to the elated spirit of Yankee humor
This decline in occasional oratory is tc
be regretted.
The modern Fourth OF July. 1t Is
painful to believe. involves more OF
Infantile delight in a tremendous noise
than of serious reflection as to what
the day stands for. 1t il an occasion
too. of greater annual slaughter thar
of Bunker Hill or many another Rev
dictionary battle. In 1903 the days
dead we're 466. the injured 1888. In
1904 the number Of dead fell to ISa
but the wounded we're 1885.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-07-02

You've got another grandpa, though.
haven't you?"
Eyes. but Z don't think l like him
as well as | like you"
why not7'
HE hasn't any nice garden like this,
and he never sat under a nice big tree
like this alone with me. Why doesn't
grandma come out here with us?"
II don't know. Maybe we will
have her come out here with us some
time"
"Grandpa. do you know what?"
mo. What?"
Day after tomorrow's the Fourth Of
July"
Good graciousl Is it?"
yes. You have the Fourth OF July
here. don't your"
"Of course we do"
And fireworks?
Fireworks? I'm, yes. we have fire
works here, too
"Goody! Wen have some, won't
WEI"
Certainly. And your names
Henry"
But that's only part of it,"
"Ohl What's the rest Of it?"
my name is Jonathan Henry Crab
shaw"
A rough old hand was laid gently
upon the little boys head.
How would you like it II | called
you Jonathan instead of Henry?'
I'D like il. That's what papa al.
ways calls me when l do anything
that makes him glad
Jonathan Crabshaw's contribution to
the celebration fund made it possible
for Paddington to put il all over"
Greenville in the matter of Fourth of
July fireworks. When the old man
and his wife and their little boy got
home after witnessing the splendid
display Mr.. BRADSHAW said:
Mother. ! eve really knew before
what the Fourth Of July was for. Amt
It been a glorious day all arouad?"
Then he kissed the little boy and
after that he put an arm around his
wife and kissed her and said:
I'm mighty glad Mary's out OF dan
ger. AS soon as she's well enough to
get around again ! CUES we better 20
up there and see about buyin' 'em a
house. Little Jonathan ought TO have
a nice yard to play In. and l can show
him how to start a garden OF his own"
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-07-02

homework and get along upon thu
barest necessities. He had driven his
son away from home and then blamed
him for not returning. humble and
p~enitent. Most of his time was spent
In his garden. 1t was the only thing
he seemed to care for.
Having given his wife orders to
write that they had no place for their
grandchild, the old man took 1t for
granted that the matter was settled
and walked opt OF the house.
1t was on the second OF July that
Jonathan BRADSHAW. who vas busy in
his garden, heard the hinges OF the
gate squeaking. He looked up and
saw a little boy who had just stepped
inside. No little boy had eve entered
there before. Jonathan C~rabshaw's
garden was forbidden territory. Even
his wife was afraid to go into It.
The little boy stood for awhile. look
Ing at the hard" old nan who was
half leaning upon his hoe.
We'll" the old man asked, what do
you want here?"
Il want to come in and help you"
the little boy replied.
Get Quit"
Are you my grandpa?"
Your grandpa? What do you
mean7"
I'm Henry. Grandma told me you
was out here all alone"
Jonathan BRADSHAW dropped his hoe
and began rubbing the dirt from his
hands.
How did you get here7" he asked.
Il came all by myself on the train
the little boy said. my papa put me
In the car and grandma was waiting
for me when l got here. My mamma
is very sick"
There was a big apple tree In one
corner of the garden. near the gate,
Under IL was a seat which Jonathan
BRADSHAW had made for himself. He
went to II and sat down.
Come here" he said.
The little boy went to him and
leaned upon his knee.
The old man had a hard" look, but
in spite OF that the little boy bore a
strong resemblance to him.
$50 your names Henry, is it?"
yes. And your names grandpa,
isn't it?"
The hard" look seemed to fade out
OF Jonathan Crabshaw's face.
We'll" he said with something that
was almost a smile, that amt exactly
my name, but you can call me It
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-07-02
MERCHANTS
GUARDING STORES
BIG MINING CAMP LABoRiNo UN.
DER TENSE SITUATION SINCE
RECENT RIOT.
White City is outwsrdIy Quiet, Strong
Guards Hsv Been placed In Bust
ness Places to Prevent Further
Destruction.

Butte. Mont-Merchants OF Butte
have placed armed guards In their
stores 20 guard against unforeseen
contingencies. One OF the larger
stores has watchmen p~atrolling the
sidewalks.
Ever since the riots OF two weeks
sgo caused by fractional fights In the
local union OF the Western Fedora
Zion OF Miners, Butte has labored
sIndor "A tense situation.
The city outwardly Is quiet. as II
has been since the last riot OF Tues
day night. when $50 pounds OF dyna-
mite we're placed I'm twenty charges
IA the business center. The new in
dependent union OF miners, which
was formed In opposition to the
Western Federation OF Miners con-
sroi. reported II had signed up 2.2S9
members out OF the 5000 metal min.
ers here.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-07-02
COLLECTOR IS AFTER
INCOME TAX DODGERS
House Votes Large Sum for Use OF
Officers In Bringing Alleged De-
iinquents to Time.

Observation-Disclosures In estimated
inoc4ne tax receipts was attributed In
part TO wilful hiding OF incomes by
Individuals and corporations by Dem
ocratic Leader Underwood In a speech
Ia the house on Saturday, defending
the present fiscal policy of the gov
srnment
lie asked an appropriation OF from
81. 900. 900 10 81. 500. 900 for use by the
commissioner OF internal revenue in
making income tax and internal reye-
uue tar collections. The additional
s50o.0o0 would be used In income tax
collection machinery. the commission.
ar estimating a return OF from SIS DO
$50 for every dollar expended from
this extra appropriation. The appro-
priation was granted,
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-07-02

how much the people of Greenyilie are
goin' to spend celebratin'? Let 'em
spend a million II they can raise II.
They'll only have that much less to
spend for things that might do their
town some good"
But don't you see" said Thomas
Spurgeon. that we can't AFFORD to let
Greenville get ahead OF Paddington In
this matter? Since the old-fashioned
way OF celebrating the Fourth has
been done away with every town that
amounts 10 anything has a general dis
play which is for the benefit OF every
body. BY stopping the sale OF danger
u explosives and all that sort OF
thing we can have a day of comfort
the youngsters. SO we propose to have
a fine exhibition OF fireworks in the
evening. IL will be in charge of men
who know how to handle such things.
and you a readily see that 1t win be
much bigger and more thrilling than
1t would be IL everybody celebrated
In his own way. Besides, there will be
no chance for the boys to lose their
fingers or have their eyes put out.
The people Of Greenville have been
boasting that they beat our town In
everything. and we want to show them
for once that they can't do 1t. Don't
you feel that you can afford to con
tribute a couple Of dollars?"
mo. l wouldn't contribute a couple
of cents for any such foolIshness. |
tell you it's all poppycock. It's nothin'
more nor less than burnin' money up.
What's the use teachin' the kids that
they're to expect something every time
we prevent EN- from actin like a lot
of crazy young savages. I'm glad the
shootin' has been stopped. | wish
they'd stop everything-freworks and
all. Them's my sentiments. and that's
all I've got to say"
1t was on the following day that
Jonathan Crabshaw's wife received a
letter from their son In the city.
Jonathan" she said when he came
in from the garden. williams wife's
got to go to the hospital"
That's just like them city women"
he grumbled. They're always goin'
to hospitals. II William had married
a girl from the country he'd be a
blamed sight better OF than he is.
Why Ia he writin' to us about her
goin' to the hospital, anyhow? l
s'pose he's hard up and wants money.
chr"
I'm afraid your hearts hardened.
pa" Mrs. BRADSHAW replied. Whats
the use feelin' 80 bitter? Williams
the only child we've got. and IL his
wife amt our kind tnat's no reason
why we should treat him as II he was
our worst enemy. s'pose he thought
II would be different when he married
her. Now she's got the appendicitis
and there's no KNOWN what may hap
pen. He wants to send little Henry
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-07-02

down here to stay with us for a week
or two"
"Oh. that's what he wants. is It? It's
a wonder he feels like trYstin' him
with us. Here he is. nearly ten years
old. and we amt never seen him. And
they named him after her pa, too
when. by rights. he ought to been
named after me. Write back and tell
EN- to keep him there. l don't want
no boy around here-specially no city
boy"
Mrs. Crabshaw looked at her hus-
band for a long time. He was gen.
srally considered a hard" man. Every
'ody knew that he had plenty OF
money, but no one ever saw him spend
m of 1t. His wife. who was growing
sehle. was compelled to do her own
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-07-02
NATION OWES MUCH
TO ROBERT MORRIS
Banker Of the Revolution" Furnished
Large Funds With Which to
Carry On Tho Struggle for
Freedom.

~OBERT NORRIS, although an
Englishman by birth. might be
called the banker OF the revo-
luton" for II was he who on several
occasions was called upon to n
for the army. When congress
fed from Philadelphia to Baltimore.
Mr.. Morris was one OF the committee
that stayed behind. Washington had
been forced to retreat before the en-
envy, and was camped on the opposite
shores of the Delaware. The British
were able to obtain accurate informa-
ton as to his position, but he could
not do likewise with regard to theirs
through lack OF funds. So he wrote
Robert Morris. asking for money, and
the letter was brought him by a con-
hdential messenger, reaching him
after practically all the inhabitants
had left Philadelphia for some safer
place. Depressed. he did not know
what to do, until he casually met an
acquaintance, a friend, who asked for
the news.
Mr.. Morris told him OF needing
money, and added: Your security is
to be my note and my honor" Rob
ert, thou shalt have It," replied the
man, and the money was secured and
sent General Washington. In 1880
Robert Morris instituted a bank in
Philadelphia. with others. the object
Of which was to establish credit by
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-07-02
WANTED


Howard Elliott. the president OF tba
New Haven lines. said at a dinner n
New York:
Il don't encourage back talk among
our employes-far from it-but I
must say my sympathies are rather
with n of u conductors who ven.
tured, under great p%rovocation, on A
little back talk the other day.
"As the conductor was punching
tickets, a man said to him with A
nasty sneer:
You have a lot of wrecks on this
road, don't your
"'Oh, no. said the conductor. You
r the fl 81 I've seen for some time
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-07-02

The kindly dame de compagnle at.
tached to a young ladies' finishing
school was about to take two Of her
fightiest charges to see the pictures
at the Paris Salon.
There are certain pictures In this
collection. mesdemoiselles, which I do
not wish you to behold" she observed
hating upon the threshold.
But how shall we know which
they are, madame?" giggled one Of
the twain.
Il myself, will point them out to
YOU" replied the worthy guide.-Pear.
sons Magazine.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-07-02

means of which congress could be fur
nished with means for relieving the
army. He headed the list of subscrip-
lions with 10000, to which others
added sufficient to total R350,000. BY
this means 3,000,0 900 rations of pro-
visions and 300 hogsheads of rum were
procured and forwarded to the needy
army. Upon still another occasion
Washington wrote him that the mill
tary stores were woefully depleted
and asked for aid. There was no am
munition but that in the mems boxes,
which was wet. All the lead possible
had been secured, even the spouts of
the houses.
Under such circumstances Il was but
natural that Mr.. Morris should be
hard put to 1t to find a way to supply
the lead. However, he was a guest
at an entertainment given by the
Spanish minister. and upon being
pressed by his host for the cause OF
his apparent worry. showed him the
letter from Washington. His host
then told him that one of his ships
had just arrived at the wharf with 80
tons OF lead. which she brought as
ballast. You can have my half of
this fortunate supply" he said, land
there are the owners OF the other
half" He secured the lead. set one
hundred men to work that same night,
and before morning had sent a supply
of bullets to the depleted army.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-07-02
Roosevelt VIII Not Run.

Oyster Bay.-Decisive word has
gyae fron Colonel Roosevelt 40 his
progressive leaders. II became known
sunday. that he cannot accept the
nomination for governor. He intends
60 stand upon the advice of his physt
clan that he Is physically unht to at
tempt a grilling campaign for the gov,
ernorship. even II he might be dis
posed TO do II.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-07-02
Whales Near sandy Hook.

sandy Hook.-capoain Thomas Keys
OF the tug Lamont reported Saturday
that a school of whales was in the
vtoinity OF the Scotland lightship Oft
tue Hook. One whale. he said. was
100 feet In length and came up spout.
Ing close alonside the Lamont side.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-07-02
Faees epidemIe Of nubonIe.

New Orleans.-Following the death
here Sunday OF Charles Lundene,
whose malady was diagnosed as bu'
bonic plague. and the discovery Of a
second case. Governor Hall OF Louis.
lana. Mayor Behrman OF New Or.
leans. members OF the Legislature and
health authorities held a conference
TO determine on methods to be EN-.
ployed by the city and state In stamp
lug out the disease.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-07-02
Duel to Death With Hlghwayman.

Detroit. Mich.zJohn A. Burbank.
president and treasurer Of the Sam
uei Mintz Hardware company, was
shot to death on the street. Sunday
morning. ir a duel with a highway
man. who was also killed.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-07-02
Mo Chance.

The women of Paris have tnOus~
out another thing to keep tns u
from coming home early. MOI ~
tent with the slashed skirt, 'ne' M
now leaving off their stockins' AN,
wonder stastitics show that SO n'I I,
men are run down on the s're'' ~.,,
Paris-a person can't look two d"
an once.-Judge.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-07-02
His Mistake.

do you know. my dear asks1
Young husband, there's soIns' ,.sts
wrong with the cake. It uoe'H
right" .Aon" 90
'aThat is all your imagina',vn' 10
swered the bride, trlumpH, =, il De
it says in the cookbook tna'
licious."-Illustrirle Zeituns'
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-07-02
Her French.

Mrs. Putton-Ayres had picked up
a few French phrases which she
worked into her talk on every pos
sible occasion. Entering the butch.
ers shop n day she inquired If he
had any "bon-vivant."
"Boned what, ma'am?" asked the
butcher, puzzled.
"Bon-vivant," she repeated. That's
French for good liver, you know
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-07-02
Missing steamer Located.

Batava. Java-The British steam.
er Kintuck OF The China Mutual Steam
Navigation company. reported over.
due after a violent earthquake In Sum.
afra. was found by a steamer sent
az TO search for her. She had been
driven ashore in the Straits OF Suada.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-07-02
His call.

A colored man in Alabama v Uo ;
a cotton field, suddenly s'o PA:
looking toward the skies saw "a ,rssu
20 Iawd. de cotton am So 50 sun .
de work am so hard anu darky o
SO hot, dat l b1ieye dis
called to preach.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-07-02
wiz sell old WarshIps.

Washington. Authority to sell the
hattleships Idaho and Mississippi was
finally conferred on President Wilson
on Saturday by the adoption Of the
completed conference report on the
naval appropriation bill in the senate.
Arrangements have been practically
completed for the sale OF the two bat.
tleships Go Greece.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-07-02

1T was simply a question OF Vera0'
ity between u.s." said the Oldest U,
habitant. HE said | was a liar anu
| said he was one
"Humph!" rejoined the village pOs.
master. That's the first time ! .,S >
heard either of you speak the ru'n'
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-07-02
Can You Blame Him.

your garden doesn't look very
promising this year." said the neigh
Dor; what's the matter?"
We'll" said the wife, every time
my husband got to digging in 1t be
found a lot of worms, and they al
ways reminded him of his fishing
tackle"
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-07-02
MONTEREY win DC Capital.

Monterey. Mexico This city will
become the provisional capital OF Gen,
eral Carranza. according to a decision
announced Sunday. C~arranza is ex-
pected TO leave Tuesday for Saltillo
whore he viii close up the constitu.
t%ionalist Offices and In a few days
move them with his entire official
family to Monterey.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-07-02
The Value Of a Guinea.

The teacher was giving a test on
the value of foreign money in Amer
ca. When 1t was little Harry'S urn
she asked:
Harry. how much is a guines
worth in this country -.
Harry smiled and answered; a
dollar and a half a day"
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-07-02
Wilson Attends Church.

Washington.-Whh the temperature
nearly 100 In the shade. President
Wilson set a good example to his Eel
low citizens ON Sunday and went to
church, accompanied by his daughter
Miss Margaret Wilson.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-07-02

Are you looking for VOLT sats n
II am" replied Flooding r.ostigsts
conducting a scientific iny ssS us'
it'd surprise you to know 4. =
different kinds OF work oe,s ,,y go
soin' to get up a list an cl'''u'
Washington Star.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-07-02
To Clean Shoes.

To clean children's white kid topped
shoes. use sweet milk and a good
white soap. Rub in well and set In
he air to dry. This will leave the kid
nice and soft as well as clean.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-07-02
A WARMING.

On the Fourth, LATHE Tom and his chum
Started out to make everything hum;
He gave to the cap
or the cartridge a rap
All COW he Is minus a thumb.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-07-02
Labor-Savino plan

Try using a small paint brush for
greasing cake, bread or gem pans. It
is a great help and can be easily
cleaned IN warm soar suds.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-07-02
Sad Case.

"Mr. and Mrs. Whilio'
any arguments.
How does that happe"r
mfr. whittier won't argue
"The poor woman
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-11-03
More Spawn Arrives

Another consignment Of spawn
was received at the local hatchery
today from Marlette lake. The Fish
commission so far reports the re-
ceipt of 100000 spawn which has
been taken this year. Commission
err Mills states that the season IS
one of the best yet recorded, and
that over a million spawn will De
taken and eyed here before the sea-
son Closes The demand for he
Eastern brook trout has kept the
commission busy, but the present
seasons output will give them a
chance to meet all demands from all
over the state.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-11-03
P erSOnal Mention

State Treasurer Mcmillan returned
this morning from Reno, where he
wound up his campaign last evening.
Governor Boyle was an arrival
from Reno this morning, later in the
day casting his vote for a united
Democracy.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wills Brougher re-
turned this morning from California,
where they have been spending the
past three months.
Hon. Sam Plat came over from
Reno this morning to exercise mis-
voting privilege. Mr.. Plat shows nc
signs of wear from the arduous cam
paign he has just passed through and
feels convinced that the returns will
prove him a winner.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-11-03

and before closing time it is probable
that 90 per cent of the registration
will be cast. 1t was a lovely dav
and nearly every one was out. There
ent and the police had little to do.
No indications of the result can oe
obtained, but it is evident consider
able trading is being INDUCED in.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-11-03
TAX NOTICE

The first half of the State, County
and City taxes for the fiscal year
1914 are due and payable from and
after the first Monday in November,
1914, being November 2, 1914, and
will be delinquent after December 7,
1914.
Taxes payable at the County Treas
urer's office, County Building, Car
son City, Nevada.
E. O. PATTERSON,
a3l-d7 Tax Receiver.
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Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-11-03
Roundhouse at Gerlach Burns

The Western Pacific roundhouse
and shops at Gerlach were totally
destroyed by fire Thursday night.
roundhouse at the time were also de-
stroyed, together with all the ma
chinery, tools and shop equipment.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-11-03

At Bakers Candy Factory you can
be supplied with all the daintiest
morsels of confectionery art. Why
send away for YOUR sweets when the
best can be mad from your loca!
manufacturer? s23
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-11-03
Wood for Sale

Andrew Drake of the old Thorn
ranch has fifty cords of good fire
delivered to any part of this city
wood for sale at S. and Sc per
cord, delivered to any part of this
city. s8-1m
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-11-03
Heavy Vote Being Cast

AT 3 o'clock this afternoon the
Carson vote was about two-thirds in
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-11-03
SACRAMENTO SALOON

Only standard goods carried Dfop
anything you want Il
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-11-03

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