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The Ekalaka eagle., 1915-07-09
THE FOURTH ON THE WABASH
Milking Cows and Hoeine Corn Was
Joe Cannon's Celebration.

"'N''S No"e auo 7OeIn9 Nofn was
Joe cannon's Celebration.
"Back on the banks of the Wabash
when was boy" says Uncle Joe
Cannon in the Milwaukee Sentinel.
the Fourth Of July was celebrated by
milking the cows, hoeing corn and
wedding the vegetable garden.
IF we were in luck we got a chance
to steal off and go fishing.
'"Ihe Fourth Of those old days is now
only memory. l prefer the Fourth
OF this modern, wonderful, plenteous,
rich and inventive twentieth century,
when for Il few pennies the modern
boy can buy novelties in fireworks.
skillful concoctions of chemicals and
more or less harmless noise makers to
delight the boyish heart such as bows
on the old pioneer farms in early Illf-
nois never dreamed existed outside the
Arabian Nights tales"
The Ekalaka eagle., 1915-07-09
Golf at Home.

An ingenious little device has been
perfected that will permit the practice
at home OF long drives Of a golf ball
without smashing any windows or
heads, show the golfer how far his
drive would go and whether it Went
high or low. The golf ball is attached
to short cord, which in turn is attach
ed to a heavy meter. When the hail
is driven it operates two gauges on the
meter, one showing whether the sbot
was high or low and the other tndicot.
ing how far ball would travel or
dinarily OH the force Of that drive
Saturday Evening Post.
The Ekalaka eagle., 1915-07-09

! as tool Of the lyric The dominant
character Of the day and therefore OF
the celebration is emotional.
Its purpose is to uplift the senti
ment of the whole community, uniting
men. women and children in honoring
the principle which has made and pre-
served us nation The celebration
must be first and last a song Of praise,
This consideration does not preclude
the dramatic treatment, but it does
reserve the dominant note the first
place for the lyric quality.
The essential ideas that should be
included in Fourth Of July celebra-
tlon are common to the whole country.
They are:
The official character Of the day.
"Reminiscence of The occasion which
is celebrated.
The national character Of the idea
OF liberty and Of the celebration.
IAN Offering of joyous tributes in
honor of the day.
The allegiance and loyalty to the
nation as the embodiment of freedom,
which Is the be-all and the end-all Of
the whole celebration.
Local Pageant Best.
"A general pageant is also natu-
raj and appropriate way to celebrate
the Fourth of July. It must be remem-
bered, however, that as a pageant is
essentially local in character a general
pageant-that is, pageant that is ap-
pllcable to all communicates the
least forceful kind of pageant.
The local source of the episodes and
the local application of their message
give the true pageant a robust yieor
and convincing artistic and popular
quality that make it far surpass any,
thing that is generally available or
adaptable.
"A general episode could not stand
the stress of the accommodating dramat
1c demand for climax and would fall
nat. Indeed, it would be little more
than dramatizing other peoples trou-
Dles instead of ones own and other
peoples struggle for freedom from the
slavery Of conditions. Or If local con-
dltlons were dramatized in this episode
IN way that would be applicable to
any place it would be doing it not WV
IDLY and with specific detail, but vague
ly. The more of mild application there
might be to any and all communities
the less there would be to the local
community.
"but for the city or town that want,
TO celebrate the Fourth Of July with
pageant the best way is to produce an
original, really local pageant"
These suggestions can be adopted bv
our own community next year.
There are plenty of historically yalu-
able events which have occurred in
TINS part OF the country which can be
EFFECTIVELY brought into play in =
Fourth Of July celebration.
The Ekalaka eagle., 1915-07-09
Hats or to the Elaoi

Al dress parade held a few
years ago at Columbus (Oy post sey-
eral cl'lllan Spectators We're REQUESTED
to remove their hats in salute +, tho
hatlonal colors. Il shall insist mo,
every one removing his hat when th.
national rolors are carried in this po-
rade ana on other occasions of tha
kind, said Colonel Glenn, commandiu.
the post. "Everybody should show
such respect to the flag of the United
States, and intend to enforce such re-.
spect here"
The Ekalaka eagle., 1915-07-09

social organizations all over the coun-
try have derived proof Of what the
pageant can accomplish, speaks in a
similar vein.
| "A national art" said he, sis the crys-
tallization Of the vital emotion Of q
people. national art has practical
civic value Of the highest character.
Tor 1t Is the food Of patriotism and
public spirit In America national art
lacks the necessary focus, focus at
once of subject, Of opportunity and of
public demand.
The Fourth's Significance.
"The Fourth Of July properly regard
ed and exalted by an appropriate and
significant celebration would become
such clear focus and such vitaliz-
ing center for American patriotism In
music and drama as is needed and
would thus contribute powerfully to
the upbuilding of yirile American
life.
1.-The celebrations Of the past have
for the most part been lamentably in
adequate. But now as We Americans
return to a proper regard for our chief
national holiday and seek to evolve a
suitable celebration for the occasion
the significance of the holiday demands
that each community devise a celebra-
ton which shall sincerely and truthful
ly express what the great joyous patri
otic idea Of liberty has meant and does
mean and may mean to each city or
town or village
ut is not task that can be done nv
one man or by any one group of men;
neither can 1t be done in one year The
whole American people must put their
thought and heart into the work wear
after year. Then finally there will
surely grow from all the thinking and
writing and inspiration Of the people
a great folk celebration which will he
truly an adequate expression of the
loyalty of the American people to the
principle of freedom that is inherent in
the Fourth of July.
In the celebrations of the last few
years there appears Il trend in the d.
rectlon OF a kind of celebration which
bids fair to prove satisfactory and in
spring. Three simple characteristics
are found in most of them which in
stantly commend themselves as essen
1lal to the adequate celebration: "a The
historic element must be strongly pres
eh'' holding in mind clearly the life of
the nation as Il whole from the begin
nlhg. (2) The idea of liberty must be
expressed In human terms. 1t must be
dramatic (H The celebrating present
Is quite as important an element as the
celebrated past. The celebration must
not be only historic; it must apply the
inspiration of the Declaration OF Inda-
pendence to the present life of the To-
cality.
Essential Ideas For Celebration.
These characteristics Indicate that
the celebration of which we arc in
search is akin to the pageant, that new
KIND OF drama which presents the his
tory OF community focused upon the
present character and thu present prob |
lens OF the community There will
clearly be much in the desired celehra.
tion that is similar to the proper tyne
of the pageant
'But also there are essential differ
ences to be noted. Chief of these is
the fact that the spirit Of the occasion
Of such celebration is essentially lyr-
ical rather than dramatic. In so far
as the dramatic II present it is present
The Ekalaka eagle., 1915-07-09

TA7 HEN tired silence used to
" fall with unwonted force
after the last red cracker
bad spit its fire into the air
and the last blue star had passed into
the darkness, from the big cities and
the little towns in this patriotic land
there arose moans Of pain and sobs Of
grief. Not the Fourth Of July, but the
9th Of July, had come into it's own, a
harvest sown in folly and reaped in
0gliness and death.
Then, under the light Of reason rath-
er than the light of Fictitious enthu-
slasm, the movement for safety and
sanity, "a safe and sane FOURTH took
It's way. That was over five years ago.
Since then the achievements have been
no less than amazing. Every part Of
the country has picked up the idea and
enlarged upon it.
And now, not satisfied with having
reduced the number Of accidents and
their possibility almost to minimum,
the 1ndefatigable workers In things So
c1al and public hope to accomplish
more-rather, feel that they must: that
having done away with one method of
expression that really expressed moth
Ing. they must provide a substitute. q
constructive program, and that substi-
tute, they hope, will In every city and
town In time evoke and crystallize
real patriotism that will vitaize itself
IN art, in music and the drama.
New York city's Plan.
In New York city, following the plan
first adopted by Mayor Gaynor, com
mittee of prominent citizens will have
general charge Of the arrangements to
gee that there are enough illuminations,
that there are enough concerts, to pre-
pare for the athletic games, to make
preparations for possible aeroplane
race and for whatever municipal dis
plays Of fireworks may be decided
upon.
Most Of the children will be saved
from desire to play with fire because
Of the fact that exercises will be held
In the schools In the morning.
All the children are given large but
tons decorated with American flags,
on which will be inscribed "Safe and
Sane Fourth-Board of Education.
New York." and there isn't doubt
that all who wear them are inhibited
from the crackers that explode and the
nre that burns Then there are ath-
letc meets at all the parks and play
grounds.
Looking over the figures for the past
seven years. 1t Is to be noted that there
was a slight decrease in deaths last
year over the previous years.
"What every city needs l believe, are
district celebrations" says prominent
physician. Every district should, un-
der Its political or social leader. but at
any rate under the guidance of some
constituted authority, get together and
have its own celebration during some
part Of the day.
William Chauncy Langdon, a noted
master Of pageants. from whose work
The Ekalaka eagle., 1915-07-09

record as "rah-rah" twirler, and the
coach Of the team, Frank Foreman.
the famous pitcher of the old Balti
more Orioles, tipped off his friend, Con.
ME Mack, that he had captured the
greatest southpaw extant, and Connie
Immediately telegraphed an offer to
Plank, which was accepted. That was
back In 1901, when Ed was twenty-six.
Plank made good with the Athletics
from the start. Last fall he was let
out by Connie Mack, and he signed up
with the st. Louis Feds.
The Ekalaka eagle., 1915-07-09
Magee Wants Fifty Bases,

Sherwood Nlagee Of the Boston
Braves has bet that he will steal
hfty bases this year. He says that
the hitters on the Philly team wouldn't
let him run last year, but he has a
great protective batter behind him in
Schmidt this year, and if he doesn't
win his bet he ought to retire.
The Ekalaka eagle., 1915-07-09
Gallery Gods.

Gallery "gods'' are so called because
the old ceiling Of Drury Lane theater
which extended over the gallery, was
painted to represent Il blue sky with
clouds. among which We're Cupids
floating about
The Ekalaka eagle., 1915-07-09

Mig Clarke Having His Troubles.
Catcher Mig Clarke, once famous in
the American league, has been given
his unconditional release by San Fran
cisco. his place being taken by George
Block, secured from Denver.
The Ekalaka eagle., 1915-07-09

Bill Donovan already has made a
success Of his regime If he does not do
anything more. He has his players
hustling and got them away to Il flying
start. He has been responsible for the
existence of more interest in the Amer
lean league team in New York than
ever before.
The Ekalaka eagle., 1915-07-09

Yanks Making Good.
Those New York Yankees continue to
do the unexpected and are playing
great ball.
The Ekalaka eagle., 1915-07-09

Children Are Now Being Spared
From Dangers Of Deadly Fire.
works Throughout the Country.
Suggestions as to Ways In
Which Communities Can Best
Stir Patriotic Spirit of the Peo-
pie on independence Day.
The Ekalaka eagle., 1915-07-09

TAf HEN tired silence used to
WV fall with unwonted force
after the last red cracker
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-11-12
.R0Inz0n
oey Cornero Building Busp
In the World
Of Silk

36-inch Striped Silk Suitings
jim brown, navy and Copen-
hagen, with green, Burgundy
and Copenhagen blue stripes.
Yard, ............ ..... .oO
36-inch Self Colored Plaid
Taffetas in navy and green.
yard, ............. .S1.oo
s6-inch Plaid Taffetas, Peau
de Cygnes and Louisienes, in
beautiful color combinations.
Yard, ...............S .S1.oO
36-inch Chiffon Tafetas, in
navy and midnight blue. Yard,
81. 90, S1.25, S1.3j, $3.50
36-inch Black Messaline with
white pin, double and triple
stripes. Yard, ....... S9c
36-inch Satin Messalines;
brown, green and navy with l.
inch Persian stripe. Yard
S1.5O
36-inch Taffetas; wide stripes
with combination of green,
black and navy. Yard, $500
Velvets, velveteens, costume
velvets, Panne velvets, cordu-
roys, plush, Baby Lamb, black
and gray Astrakhans and
suiting velvets; Is to 81 inches
wide. Yard, 59c to $3.50
BowMANs-MainF Floor
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-11-12
Little Reminders
In Floor Coverings

Sturdy and durable floor
coverings = bright with the
newness of perfect color har-
mony and even weave. Lin
oleums hold a prominent place.
New Process Linoleums, SOC SO.
yd.-in all the new patterns and
colors; lays flat without tacking;
two yards wide.
New Process Linoleums, 49c SO.
yd.-extra heavy weight; good pat
terms.
Seamless Velvet Rugs, $3.50
in solid colors; all over and floral
patterns; 9Xl2 it.
Jute Smyrna Rugs, 9Sc-revers-
ible; in good patterns; 30x60 inches.
BowMANs-Fourth Floor
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-11-12

But hats are like novels
either taken by storm" or for
gotten from the start.
Only the creations that find
acceptance with high millinery
critics" before being offered
by the best of New York shops,
may be found here.
"A maline brirn; velvet crown
band OF fur around top of crown
that's all; but it's the latest; and ac-
cepted; and a smarter model YOU
won't find this week.
BoWMAN'S-Third Floor.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-11-12
$3.50 to $500
Women folk have come to
depend upon Bowman's for
Fur Trimmings

All the popular hides and
widths will be found in our de
partment of fur trimming.
l to 3-inch Skunk-Opossum,
S1.75 to S5.75 yd.
| to 2-inch Beaver S1.15 to -
yd.
1z to 3-inch Coney; black, brown
and white; 25e to $t.75 yard.
NEW COLLARS OF RACCooN FUR
Only one of the smart, new
things for the neck-others in
clude:
Organdie, chiffon and Georgette
collars, and collar and cuff sets; fur
trimming in certain styles; 25e all
the way to $3.50.
Ostrich Ruffs, S1.75 to 1896.
NEW VEIIINGs
Dependable yelling, by the yard,
25c to soc.
Resdy-to-wear wells. SOC to
$3.50.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-11-12
The HandiWOrk
Gift
Notes From the Art Store

Already the workers of art
are busy with the Christmas
present, and here are new ideas
in stamped goods.
Stamped kimonos, silk, made up
ready to embroider, 49,. So. 90
White linen centerpieces, stamp
cd 25c to SOC
New patterns in 18-inch Cluny
lace centerS, ..............S S1. 30
New patterns in huck towels,
stamped; guest and large sizes
New shades in cotton for crochet
ing on Turkish towels.
Sweet grass baskets in many
sizes, from SOC to ........S1.75
also thimble cases, scissor
cases, button box, etc, used for
trimming.
BOWMANS-Third Floor
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-11-12
ScaSonable Grades
Men Underwear

Union Suits, ecru and silver color,
fleece lined, soc
Shirts and Drawers, heavy cotton,
fleece lined, ......... $50 and SOC
Natural wool underwear, 100.
S1.5O and S1.75.
Wright's health union suits. heavy
natural wool, ribbed, So and So. 80
BOwMANS-Main Floor
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-11-12
Sterling Silver
Baby Spoons

Just the thing for baby-so
easy to hold by the handle that
fits the hand; and they'll last
long while. Heavy quality of
silver ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. S1.W
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-11-12
Boudoir Clocks, $1.OO

Dainty little clocks for the
dresser-a reliable watch en-
closed in an upright case made
of imitation ivory.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-11-12
GIANT
A Wonderfully Fine
: hirt For Men.
SOC

Only yesterday this depend
able brand was placed in stock.
1t is, we believe, the best
grade at Soc that is to be found.
At a glance you'll recognize
the strength of the fabrics-no
starchy stiffness to hide the
real quality.
Patterns also, are unlike
those found in the usual SOC
grades = there are brig h
stripes; others of quiet tone;
but altogether they are new
and manly.
Cut full, and come i'll a COM
plete range of sizes.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-11-12
Beautiful Colonial
Library Table

Solid mahogany top; size
30x50 inches; drawers finished
interior. Specially priced at
S29.9O (Lllustrated).
Martha Washington Sewing
Tables, S5.95-solid mahog-
any.
Straight Line Brass Bed,
S1S.75-two-inch posts; mas
sive filling rods. An excep-
tional value.
Boxspring, with whalebone
edge, heavy felt top, A. c. A.
ticking. A boxspring with
guarantee .......... S12.75
BowsfANs-Fitth Floor
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-11-12

.R0n1zzUR5
Founded
1871
Always the New---But Only
The Accepted

In practice of advancing millinery creations differ
en model could be presented hour average
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-06-02

First, because, he reasoned, LeonIe
was the most modest, though charm
ing, young lady in the world. Next
for the reason that he doubted if she
cared enough for his society to en-
dure his dull company through long
evening.
1t was true he had called on her
several times, had loaned her books,
and at the Sunday school picnic she
had been very gracious toward him.
When he compared his quiet, sedate
makeup. with some of the brilliant
village beaux, however, Elmer Duns-
combe felt that he was in a decided
minority. Sensitively he had. tried
to smother the budding love that had
taken root in his heart.
With all his analysis of the present
situation he could not get Leonie and
the strange invitation out of his
mind. Perhaps little Marvin had said
more than he had been told to say.
At all events, few minutes before
O'Clock that evening Mr.. Dunscombe
stroled in the direction Of the Trip
home. An irresistible loadstone
seemed to pull him along. ]
Then the timorous young man
trembled quite as he noticed a light
in the ell of the house, where seated
in an arm chair was Leonie. Should
he venture? Yes-I1o. Finally he
mustered courage sufficient to open
the gate. His heart beating nightly,
he started around for the side en-
trance to the house.
He stood in the shadow near the
steps, debating with himself as to the
wisdom of a call. He could see the
face of the lovely girl in the arm
chair now. Leonie was asleep. Her
sweet face reminded him of beau
tiful rose. He longed to kiss those
dropping eyelids.
Mr.. Dunscombe started back as a !
muffled figure darted around the side
of the house.
10 r1,;olx
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-06-02

into the grasp Of the astounded Mr..
Dunscombe, dashed away and the
startled reverend woke up"
why, it's burglaryp' he gasped.
''That man took me for a confederate,
who is somewhere around. They have
chloroformed Miss Trip and are
looting the house! l must act" and
he dashed up the steps. The screen
door was hooked on the inside. Mr..
Dunscombe tore it open with a
wrench, darted across the floor to
the telephone and took up the re-
ceiver.
Central" he shouted, "send the
police at once to Mr.. Trips home.
1t is being burglarizedI' he added ex-
citedly.
Then, with distracted look at the
helpless Leonie, he ran at baseball
bat belonging to Marvin standing up
in corner of the room, seized it and
ran out on the porch.
But his call had been heard. He
noted a racket as of some one coming
down the stairs. Then a sharp whis-
tie and two Sinking forms made for
the street and disappeared amid the
night shadows.
All the thoughts of Rev. Mr.. Duns-
combe were for Leonie now. He re-
turned to the ell room. There was
dead faint of chloroform in the
air. He threw up all the windows.
He dashed into the kitchen and re-
turned with wetted towel. He placed
it across the brow of the insensible
girl She moved, sighed family and
breathed more freely. He lowered
about her, anxious and distressed.
Soon some one would come, he felt
sure, in response to his message of
alarm. All, these were precious mo-
ments. That lovely face drew him
nearer-nearer. He could not help
it! The tempting lips were so close!
He pressed one fervent kiss upon
thau1 and then drew hack aQhaSt at
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-05
FOR sALE-MoToRCYCLEs.

FOR SAILS II. r. Twin 1914 Harley
Davidson motorcycle with AUSTEN coach
side car fully equipped. Slightly used
Cost $40. Purkcy Garage. Bell 3i6
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-05

FOR SALE acres, Z room house, good
barn. other buildings pa miles west Of
Singers. near school and church. 5000,
sms1l payment down, SO per month. t.
j. FOgarty a Co., 4O6 j. NJ. ). Bldg
Home phone 49,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-05
FARM MORTGAGES.

I am loaning money fO- people outside
- this state on farm anu city properties
st 5ls per cent. have some for you.
VICTOR a. COOK.
Rasting BLDG. Home clio
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-05
FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE.

FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE Moving pie
rlre show. Money maker. Owner has
other business. q. r. Ha-sle 1882 :. Main
81, ElkBart, Ind.
FOR SALE OR EXCHANGED acre
tract OF land with new ten room house
aud barn. two miles northeast OF Mish-
aEaka- viii accept vacant lot or i'm
e we'd property az part payment
HASTINGS.
Hastings Building. 21S y Mich St
Home 6ifQ-Ph0nes-Bell I'll
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-05

FOR SALE OR FOR RENT.

FOR SALE OR RENT-A fine manufac-
turing plant, good brick buildings, $4,000
square feet floor space, steam heated
well-lighted. operated by never failing
water power located on New York Cen
trail Lines and Grand rrunA. John j
SCHNEIDER. Agent, Mishawaka, Ind.
Arizona republican., 1915-09-12
MAKING QUICK DELIVERIES
 ON DODGE AND JEFFERY CARS

McArthur Brothers are reaping a rich harvest these days and report record breaking sales for the past few weeks They are receiving an aver age of one Dodge Brothers car each day and have q force of men deliver ing them as fast the cars can be put through the regular inspection
 Last week was remarkable in good many ways Eight Dodge cars, three Jeffery cars and one Packard Twin Six were sold. In one day. Thursday, four of the Dodge cars were sold and delivered.
 McArthur brothers are very opti- mistic over the coming season and anticipate the sale of a carload of Dodge cars every week throughout the year. Their Jeffery business is booming, too, and with the arrival of the new Jeffery Fours next week they expect to start something for sure, as these new models of Jefferys are ex- tremely interesting in many ways.
 Orders for six of the new Jeffery thur Brothers, but there will be no difficulty in getting these cars from now on. as a great many have been ordered from the big Jeffery factory in anticipation of the heavy local demand.
Arizona republican., 1915-09-12
SEEKING RECIPROCITY

Benny Klein, the W. k. tonsoriai artist stepped into the postoffice to buy some stamps. After handing out the stamps Al Whitfield. who presides at the main window, said Don't you care for any postcards today?'' "No,' said Benny. Some stamped envelopes, then. We have some new ones." t% No" Perhaps you would like to open a postal savings account" No" Would you like to rent letter box?" would not Do you want money order?' Benney was sore by this time. and he said: Where do you get that stuff, asking me all these questions?
 Well" said Al, you shaved me the other day, and turn about is far
 y."-Seateele Post-Intelligencer.