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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-07-27
MTNNEAPOLIs GRATv.

Minneapolis, MINI, July 27--FIour,
Rye sfS$a5 IS 0 Barle sS''I1 c 95$fe5S
Bran $24.45. Wheat, receipts 108 cars,
compared with CT cars a year ago.
Corn, No. yellow $1.55@1.65. Oats,
No. 8 white 72h @73h. Flax $4.67@
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-07-27
ST PAIL I.IvEsrncx

e. = ~ n III - VSEA. a.
H6 sopth Roo ST 20 f 70 4 a M5fR July 23
1810@1S.20; bulk $18lO@18.20.
Cattle, receipts 2,200; killers steady:
steers 5O@1T50; cows and heifers
$500 g g g 1900; veal calves steady, $500
weak, $6.00@12.00.
Sheep, receipts 900; steady; lambs
l0.O0@1750; wethers S7.00@1250;
ewes $5.00@11.O0.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-07-27

checks, who waived examination and
was bound over to district court.
was released from jail Thursday on
$500 bail.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-07-27
Tire Pen Filled
To OUertlowing

Many answered the final appeal OF
the salvage department for Old tires,
inner tubes and rubber articles. with
the result that the pen at the inter
section OF Broadway and Northern
Pacific avenue was heaped up and
running over this morning.
Several tires have been sold
separately at apiece, and this
morning J. A. Pierce. chairman Of
the salvage department, closed up a
deal with a Fargo concern for the
entire lot. AS it Is impossible to
remove the rubber before Monday,
any delayed contributions will be re-
ceived at the pen up to that time.
GREASE DRIVE.
The grease drive for the Fargo
salvage department Of the Red
Cross looks more encouraging today.
The grease to be used in making
soap comes in slowly, but there Is
a. goodly supply today, and several
promises by Fargo housewives to
bring more in soon.
The committee in charge has de-
tided to eXtond the grease drive
throughout next week, and requests
those saving grease, to bring it in
as soon as possible or phone head
quarters, No. IS, and it will be
called for.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-07-27
METzaER eINEs -.

John Metzger. arrested Monday on
charge Of passing worthless
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-07-27
SAUNDERS TO PREACH.

Arthur o. Kunert to E. D. Neehan
lot 20 blk 10 Reeves ad; $3.50.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-07-27
NeeUs About T1OeUE1
BANK CLEARINGS.
REALTY TRANSFERS.

Today, $182,T81.58; year ago, $21S
667.32.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-07-27

= Mr.. and Mrs. N. O. Gronaas. 113S
Fourth street north, left this after
noon for Cummings, N. D., where
they will spent Sunday with friends.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-07-27

Mr. and Mrs. E. H. L. vesperman
and e. E. Vesperman Of Bismarck,
who have been guests at the Card
ner while attending the state golf
tournament, left Friday morning in
their car for Grand Forks. Before
returning to Bismarck. the party will
visit at Crookston and Grafton,
Grafton is the former home Of the
Vesperman family.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-07-27
TOO LATE 70 CLASSIFY.

WANTED-Experie girl for ic
cream parlor. Apply Geo. Prize G.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-07-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry L. Horwitz
and family Of Minneapolis, who are
spending the season at Detroit,
Mimi, motored in from the resort
this morning, accompanied by Mrs.
Ben. Rosenblum of the Pioneer Life
building
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-07-27

1880 HART-PARR tractor in Al con-
dit4on, for sale at Q bargain If taken
En nazt 10 days, before ! leave town.
1Address 259, Forum, or Phone 2799.
TOR sALE--Five good mtlch COWS. !
Il HeIstein bull, 5 calves, 8 coming
\ years. 1909 $rd Ave. n, Phone
l697-Ws
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-07-27

Announcements have been receiv-
ed in Fargo Of the birth of a daugh-
ter to Lieut.. and Mrs. Harry Rusch
at Brunswick, N. J., on Thursday,
July 25. Mrs. Rusch was Miss leila
jacobson of Fargo,
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-07-27
SALESMAN.

Splendid opportunity with unlimited
.2ossibilities by leading coffee house,
kota. territory, headquarters Fargo;
must have good personality, clean
record, A No. / references. Call Room
1913. Gardner Hotel Mr.. ]. J. MeKenna.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-07-27
SOCIAL NOTES.

Cards have been received in Far
60 announcing the marriage of Miss
Amy Whitman, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs, D. c. Whitman, 1924 Fourth
street south, to Arnold M. Christian
son, at Louisville, KY, on Saturday,
July 8. Mr.. and Mrs. Christianson
will make their home in Louisville,
where Mr.. Christianson is attending
the officers training camp at Camp
Taylor. Both Mr.. and Mrs. Chris
tianson are, graduates Of the agri-
cultural college, and have a large
circle of friends in Fargo who will
be interested in the announcement
of. their marriage.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1918-02-26
Catarrh Of Stomach
Did Not Know Il

Mrs. Selena Tanner, Athens. Ohio,
writes: Il cannot find words to ex.
press my thanks for your kind ad.
vice. ] never once thought / had ca.
tarrh Of the stomach. commenced
taking Peruna. as you directed. NY
stomach continued to hurt me for
about two weeks otter / began the
medicine, and then It stopped. / now
nave good appetite. while before
4 was nearly starved"
Those who object to liquid medI.
elnss esa proelrs Peruna Tablets.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1918-02-26
To Detect co,erlna Matter.

To ascertain whether artificial color
ing matter has been added to tea.
place a small quantity Of tea on a
piece Of white paper, and, rub with an
ordinary table knife until the leaves
become fine powder. Now brush the
paper with bristle brush. and II any
Prusslan blue has been used for color
Ing purposes there will be little streaks
Of this all over the paper.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1918-02-26
Should Keep Piano Dry.

The most frequent cause of keys
sticking In pianos is damp. Keep the
instrument In dry room, out of any
draught, and In as even temperature
as possible. Take of the keyboard
cover, and rub the damp key under
meath and down the sides with fne
emery paper, this will probably rcmovs
the damp. thoroughly dry the. key he'd,
that Is underneath where the key fits,
and replace the key.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1918-02-26
pound son, their first born.

pound son, their first born.
Mrs. r. d. Farr entertained on
Wednesday afternoon at knitting
party. Refreshments were served af-
ter the afternoons work.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Hill enter
tanned at a card party on Wednes-
day evening.
The Misses Mabel and Viola Col
lett entertained at q party at the
Crystal Confectionery ON Thursday
evening. The decorations were in
red and white. The table had ferns
and red carnations for centerpiecs.
The place cards were very artistic
and . cosy corner with American
flags for draperies was very pretty
and attractive. Singing. dancing and
card playing were very much en-
joyed. Those present were Messrs.
Duke Griffin, Grant Cole. Howard
Daugh, Edwin Miles. Douglas Miles,
and Leo Woodruff. The Misses Ray
Miles, Matte Griffith, Viola Collect,
Marcella Collett. Vida Lyon, Le-
moyne Chambers. Nita Hillyard.
Francis Roskelley and Mabel Collect.
Professor Hickman lectured In
the First ward Sunday evening at
the conjoint session. A girls and
boys chorus was also given.
Quite number Of the young girls
| of our city have decided to organise
a self amusement club on Wednes-
day evening Of next week.
The Low family reunion was held
on Friday In the First ward taber-
nacle. A program was carried out.
Refreshments were served and dane
ing enjoyed during the evening.
The First ward held their annual
reunion on February 81. During the
afternoon program was rendered,
after which a delicious luncheon
was served. The day ended with
dance which was q very sociable A..
fair.
Mrs. John p. Green was sustained
as president Of the First ward Pri-
mary ON Sunday last.
The Red Gross workers Of OUT city
have certainly done = good work
when We consider that one hundred
and twenty-seven sweaters. one hun
|dred pairs Of socks. thirty mufflers
and wristlets. aside from the hum
dreds Of bandases. pajamas and 9TH.
or articles n the sewing line.
Miss Eva Kearl was married to
Mr.. Leroy Smith OF Hyrum at the
Salt Lake Temple on wednesday,
Miss Kearl has been the chief oper-
ator for the Telephone Company
here until recsatly and has been
quite active In social and ward AZ
fairs.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1918-02-26
Ruse to Get Auto Ride.

Willie's father does not own an auto.
but good friend of the family has
a seven-passenger car. One Sunday
afternoon the little one became rest
less and was wishing some ono would
come and take them for ride. Final
ly he said: Daddy call up the John.
sons and ask them II they wouldn't
like to take walk with us--and
daddy. tell them to be sure and bring
their auto"
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1918-02-26
Won q wife by Billiards.

"Three years ago." writes w. N, -
friend ana myself were equally infatu-
ated by a certain young lady, and
seemed to have about equal chances Of
winning her. In order to play fair, :
we decided to play 100 up at billiards,
the winner to have the first chance d
proposing. After.a neck-and-neck strug-
sic just won by fluke. All I need
add Is that-I wish hadn't l"-Ex-
change.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1918-02-26
MRS. THOMAS
MATTHEW'S
ENTERTA|NS


Smithfield, Feb. 23.-The most
notable social function Of the week
was the Valentine social given by
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Matthews. The
rooms were most artistlcally decorat-
ed in hearts cupids and owns. The
luncheon was carried out In the
valentine effects, the doilies salad
and meat cups, sandwiches cake, ice
cream. etc.. all being In the red and
white heart shaped effect.
The evening was spent in playing
cards. The following we're the invited
guests: Messrs and Mesdames T. b.
Farr, Lorenzo Toolson, T. w. Jarvis
Robert Griffith. Thomas Griffith. w.
j. Griffith. Ed Shelter. George ROM
ney. Leonard Mihs and Joseph Gut
Ike. Mrs. Mae Cantwell. Robert Dack.
Mrs. Braithwaite and Miss Matthews,
Mrs. Thomas Griffith and Robert
Dock took first prizes. while Mrs.
rarr and Mrs. Toolson were consoled
with BOBBY prizes.
Mr.. Joseph G. Blackburn Of Salt
Lake City was in our midst on Tues
day.
The most talked Of play. coming
to our city this year was Rebecca Of
Sunny Brook Farm. which was play
ed Thursday afternoon and evening
to crowded houses at the Union Hall
Theater.
Mrs. Mary Low Bevan and son
Joseph returned to their home in
Canada on Monday last after q
long visit.
Edwin Kemp of the M. I. A. Stake
Board met with the Second ward or
ganisation on Tuesday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. william L. VIM en-
tertained on Saturday evening 10
honor Of their son Glen's twenty
VI
first birthday. After dinner. music
and games were INDUCED in. Glen
was presented with . beautiful
watch.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lucious McCann cell
ebrated the anniversary Of their tenth
wedding day. A elk o'clock dinner
was served. Covers were laid for
about sixteen.
Fire, caused by defective wiring
broke out In = clothes closet In the
home Of 8. A. Gordon yesterday At
ternoon. The alarm was given and
~ the First ward reunion was in
session. good crowd Of men went
to the scene and soon had the fire
under control. ssps go
Mrs. Ada Braithwaite. teacher In
the district school went to Salt Lake
city ON Wednesday to remain untii
Tuesday next.
M. Charles Buck and Miss Gladys
Crashsad are visiting at Salt Lake
ana Farminston. They viii be mar
risd In the Salt Lake Temple next
Wednesday,
Mr.. Clarence Moses left today to
Join his regiment at Camp Kearney
after having two weeks furloush
at home here. 81
Mr.. and Mrs. Hasen Hillyard en-
tertained at a family dinner last
sunday. 81 l$U6
Mrs. Wallace Mcbride has return
ed from a two weeks visit at San
Francisco and Berkeley where her
husband is stationed.
Mrs. Lester Traveller opened a
can of salmon few days ago. and
thought while eating 1t that some
thing seemed gritty. which upon ex-
animation proved to be ground
glass.
Mr.. and Mrs. Archie Bingham are
rejoicing over the arrival Of q ten
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1918-02-26

Has Anyone
Eloped.
Married.
Divorced.
Embesslsd.
Left town.
Had . fire.
Had . baby.
Broke . leg.
Had . party.
Sold 4 farm.
Had twins or
Rheumatism.
Struck It rich,
Been arrested, I
Come to town.
Bought . home.
Bought whiskey. 'yIi Il
Stole cow or
The neighbours wife,
Committed suicide.
Committed . murder. ~.
Bought an automobile.
Fallen from an aeroplane.
Run away with handsomer man.
That's news, phone - and We will
|publish Il.
THE LOGAN REPUBLICAN
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1918-02-14

If you need S and 10 Cent Lace
and Embroidery See our Full
Line which will be on display
Monday.
Droke's S & 10 Cent Department
Hon. John F. Allen, of Kus-
ciusko, candidate for Congress
from this District, spent a short
while here Wednesday. He will
speak at the court house here
Wednesday night, Feb. goth.
The Empire Steam Laundry,
sanitary and reliable, receives a
basket shipped from this city
every Tuesday and returns it on
Friday. Bring your laudry to
w. A. Ivy at Express Office.
Rev. w. L. Downing will
preach at the Presbyterian
church next Sunday at IL A. M.
The Subject will be Great Con-
ceptions of Life and Service. "
The public is cordially invited to
attend.
We begin this week a thrilling
story, ''The Fighting Trail. I"
1t will be continued from week
to week for a period Of more
than three months. During this
same period, the Mill-Capp The
atre will present on the screen
on Saturday nights the same
story we publish Thursday after
noon.
Mrs. w. E. Savage entertain
ed number of her friends on
last Friday afternoon in honor Of
Mrs. j. r. Jackson, of Oklaho-
ma City. After spending a most
pleasant social hour, the guests
were invited to the dining room
where they were served delicious
refreshments. Each guest left
feeling indebted to Mrs. Savage
for such pleasant afternoon.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1918-02-14
OKOLONA
MESSENGER
Free Flower Seed :
Hastings Catalogue
Tells You About u

No matter whether you farm on q
large scale or only plant vegetables
or flowers in a small way, you need
Hastings 1918 Seed Catalogue. It's
ready now and we have a copy for
you absolutely free, IL you write for It,
mentioning the name Of this paper.
In addition to showing you about all
the varieties of vegetables, farm
grass. clover and flower seeds, our,
catalogue tells how you can get free
five splendid varieties of easily growns
yet beautiful flowers, with which 70
beautify your home surroundings.
Good seeds OF almost every kind
are scarce this season, and you can't
afford to take chances in your seed
supply. Hastings Seeds are depend
able seeds, the kind you can always
depend on having good luck" with.
You are going to garden or farm
this spring. Why not insure success
SO far as possible by starting with the
right seed? Don't take chances that
You do not have to in seeds.
Write today for Hastings 1918
Catalogue. It's free and will both in
terest and help you to succeed in 1918.
III. @. HASTINGS Cor seedsmens
Atlanta, Ga.-Adyt. -ee-.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1918-02-14

Mrs. Charlie Hadley visited
her mother, Mrs. j. B. Refers
Thursday.
Mrs. John Smith spent Sunday
afternoon with Mrs. S. F. Nc
Gill.
Mrs. Bert Ellis and children
spent Sunday with her mother,
Mrs. Josh Hadley.
Mrs. Jim Johnson and little
son left Saturday for Memphis
where Mr.. Johnson goes to have
his sons eyes treated.
Miss Estelle Dallas spent Sum
day with Miss Ola Smith.
w. H. McGill visited Tapley
Johnson Sunday Afternoon.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1918-02-14
McGill Settlement News

Mr.. Byran McGill, of Blue
Springs, is visiting relatives
here.
Miss Irene Refers spent Tues
day night with Miss Annie Bell
Hadley.
Miss Daisy Smith spent Thurs :
day night with Miss Jeffe McGill.
Miss Beatrice Ellis visited Miss
Ethel Hadley Sunday.
Mr.. Cla ude Smith spent the
weekend with Mr.. Everett
Moore near New Hope.
Mrs. Johnson spent Sunday
afternoon with Mrs. j. B.
Refers.
Mrs. U. Smith spent Sunday
with Mrs. John Smith.
Miss Marguerite Atkinson,
who has been visiting relatives
here for sometime, has returned
to her home in Warren, Ark.
Miss Irene Davidson, from
near Salem, spent Friday night
with her grandmother, Mrs.
Margaret Hadley.
Mrs. Willie Eiland has been
very ill this week.
written for last week.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1918-02-14
Hon. A. A. Griffith l.. & N
Attorney

On Monday Hon. A. A. Crit
fifth was appointed attorney for
the L. and N. railroad company
to succeed Geo. H. Parker, who
held this position for thirty-six
years. -Cullman (Ala.) Demo
crat.
Mr.. Griffith is a nephew of cur
esteemed townsman, DR.. H. H.
Kinney.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1918-02-14
Red Cross Work Days

Tuesday, Feb. 10, Baptist.
Wednesday, Feb. 20, Method
list, Beulah Holder Society.
Thursday, Feb. Fl, Lanier
Club and Bridge Club.
Tuesday, Feb rs, Methodist.
Wednesday, Feb. 81, Presby-
terian. Christian and Episcopal.
Thursday, Feb. q, Catholic.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1918-02-14
Local News.

non, was in the city Tuesday.
'The Fighting Trail" begins
at the Mill-Capp Saturday night.
Buff Orpington eggs. $1.OO for
15. j. M. Haley.
Billie Burke in "Gloria's Ro-
nance" at the Mill-Capp Friday
night.
Mr.. John Droke, of Rienzi,
spent a short while here We'd
nesday.
Mrs. Jennie Owen and Miss
Alice Duke are visiting in
Memphis.
Mrs. Mamie Brett is visiting
her daughter in Bowling Green,
Kentucky.
Mrs. Henry Waller, of Salt
Lake City, visited relatives here
first of the week.
Mrs. Elias and daughter, Miss
Gertrude are visiting friends in
Little Rock, Ark.
Miss Lena Boldt, home econo-
mic agent Of Lee county. was in
the city Tuesday.
Messrs. Fred and Charlie Nc
Gehee are attending the Shrin-
ers meeting in Meridian.
Mrs. Walter McGehee and
Miss May Mcdowell spent
several days in Mobile last week.
Our Spring line Of 5 and 10
Ct. Laces and Embroideries will
be on display Monday. Come.
Droke's 5 & 10 Cent Department
Messrs. Robt. Brewster and
Earnest Conner, of Camp Beau
regard, are visiting relatives
here.
Miss Newassa McGehee, who |
is attending school in Holly |
Springs, spent several days here
this week.
Miss Annie Lou Pannell has
returned from Mobile where she
went several weeks ago for |
medical treatment.
Mrs. ]. J. Chambers left Sun
day for st. Louis where she |
goes to buy a stock of spring and
summer millinery.
Corporal Kyle Lyon has re-
turned to Camp Beauregard
after spending several days with |
his parents here.
For RENT OR SALE-160 acres
land ] mile from Okolona depot.
Fenced to itself. No Johnson
grass. J. M. Haley.
The first installment of THE
Fighting Trail" will be showa at
the Mill Capp Theatre Saturday |
night, February 10th.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rex Winter were
called to Leland on account of |
the serious illness of Mrs.
Winters brother, Albert Brown.
Be sure to see our Spring Line
of S and 10 Cent Lace and En-
broidery on display Monday.
Droke's 5 & 10 Cent Department
There will be services at the
Episcopal church Sunday night,
February 18th, conducted by
Rev. Fulford. Every body in
vited to attend.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. D. Elias left
Monday for New York where
they go to buy a stock of spring
and summer merchandise for the
Chickasaw Dry Goods Co.
The Cemetery Association finds
it necessary to collect in Febru-
airy SO all square holders dues
will be in hand when the sexton
begins his work in March. Ow-
ng to the great expense of car
ing for the cemetery all dues
A L -1:l L.. NE~-ob ft1-%
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1918-02-14
Convenient Parachute.

A parachute for aviators that has
been invented in England is compact
enough to be worn in helmet. ready
for instant use.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1918-02-14
AerIaI NavIaatIon NOT New.

Researches into the principles of
aerial navigation date back to the
fourteenth century.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1918-02-14

Take LAXATIVE BRoMO Qulnine. Il slops the
ccnrh aud Headache aud works on the Gold.
Druggists refund money II Il falls 70 cure,
3. W. GROVES signature on each pox 49,
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1918-02-14
State Of Mississippi
Chickasaw County

Chickasaw County
Notice is hereby given the the
Board Of Supervisors Of said County
and state will receive offers from par
ties having mules for sale; for a mule
for Supervisors District No 3. Mules
viii be examined at Ckolona in the
morning and at Houston in the even
ing Of Monday (March 4lh. 1881
w. A. WILKINSON,
Clerk.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1918-02-14
j. j. Turner Barber shop

Earnestly soIlcits Your Patronage
Hair Cuts, IS Cents
Shave, IS Cents
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1918-02-14
pies cnrad in 6 &c

vour druggist will refund ~ il PAzc
OINTMENT fails TO cure - 4 Itchiue
Blind, Bleeding SrProtrudif, .ils 6tolfdsya
The frst arpli -s.lor give7 D sc Res -
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-07-03
"Aristocracy" Did Not Approve.

There is reference to the first cele-
bratiOn of the Fourth of July in the
autobiography of Charles Biddle. His
memoirs were written late in his life.
and consequently he fell quite natural
~ into the error of supposing that the
Declaration was first read to the peo-
pie on July 4, 1776, instead Of on the
9Th. He says of the event in the state
house yard, which he Witnessed: Il
was in the old state house yard when
the Declaration of independence was
read. There werevery few respectable
people present" The autobiographer
must not be taken too literally, for he
did not mean what nowadays would be
called respectable people. He alluded
to persons of family and substance
who in those days were regarded as
the only respectable elemental kind
# aristocracy, in fact.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-07-03


"Oh, let him have some," said Mr.,
Jones. Il always had fireworks, and
toy pistols, too, for that matter, and
never was the worse for it."
"That's the way with you, Ed Jones"
replied the mother. you're always
spelling my plans for the bringing up
of that boy"
swell, what's the Fourth without
frewOrks?" asked the father, sententi-
ously; but it must be confessed that
he had mint juleps in mind. The
Fourth was his one day off, he whis.
pered to his conscience. Christmas,
Thanksgiving and his wife's birthday
were also one days off with him. How
ever, this is Cecie's story, not the old
mans.
The boys said that Bumper" Jones
was the foxiest kid in the block. How
belt, Bumper said no more about fire.
works, and he had controlled his con-
vulsive sobs as soon as his father had
butted in. Before noon he had trunk.
full of rockets, Roman candles, pin
wheels, volcanoes and other deadly
weapons.
It was impressed on him, however,
that he was not to set them off. Fa-