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The progress-itemizer., 1921-09-09
YOUTH DROWNED
LAST SATURDAY
EIGHT YEAR GID BOY DROW N
ED SOME TIME SATURDAY

Whitson Hill, the young son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. 7. ?. Hill, and aged
. eight and one half years, was drown
ed in swimming hole ON Mr.. J. |.
Vaughn's pla-e some time last Sat
urday morning.
The boy left home early Saturday
morning, and was last seen about
nine o'clock, with another boy in
town. When he did net return home
for dinner, or later in the evening.
his father began to make search
for him. He also asked the aid Of
others in finding his son. No trace
was found Of him until some other
boys went to tne swimming hole
Sunday afternoon, where they found
tho y8uAg fa5 y b ) Il i'af".g Oh
top of the water. They Immediately
went to the henle cf Mr.. Vaughn
where they told of the finding the
body, and the sheriff was notified,
who was aware of the boys disap
pearance. He Immediately set OIL.
to find Mr.. Hill, and they went tc
the swimming hole where the body
was. Mr. Hill saw that it was his
son.
In a statement to a reporter 0.
this paper, MIR. Hill said: That thc
article published in The Commercial
Appeal stating that the boy had
committed suicide was not true, anG
that he was going to ask that it be
corrected. He said that he did not
understand why the young fellow
went to the swimming pool by him
self, and that he believed that an
other boy started with him.
The pool is about one mile from
town and according to Mr.. Hill's
statement is about ten feet wide and
twelve feet long and about seven
4 e n l.-a3- - ~.
Mr.. Hill believes that he W..
drowned about ten o'clock. Saturday
morning, though his body was not
found until two o'clock Sunday af
terncon, No inquest was held as
the father claimed the body, and i
was not required.
The little fellows body wa
brought to town about four o'clocl
Sunday afternoon and prepared fo1
burial. Services were conducted a
The home by Rev. L. P. Wasson, and
interment was made in Pisga GENE
terry about seven. miles from town
The progress-itemizer., 1921-09-09
SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION
A GREAT SUCCESS

The Yalobusha County Sunday
School Conversion which was held On
Thursday, Sept. l, 1921 in the Meth
odist Church in Coffeeville was a
great success in every way. Rev. W.
: r.ir'Fat. Long, State Secretary end
his assistant, Rev. Geo. Powell, both
cf Jackson are to, >-congratulated
upon the methods used in eondu TING
this depal tn ent Of Christian work.
Although the attendance was not
large as last year, there was much
enthusiasm displayed by those pres
ent, and the outlook for greater in
terest for the next year was evident
The County President, Hon. G. E.
Denley and his able assistants ha !
arranged for a splendid program for
the day which was delightfully."- car
ried out. Inspiring talks were made
by the State workers and Others
Lovely music and especially the
three musical solos that were given
together with the sumptuous dinner
at twelve o'clock made the day
worth while for those in attendance
Coffeeville is always noted for their
true Southern hospitality sustained
their reputation on this suspicious
occasion, entertaining all so grac-
iously that it was regretted that it
was only for day that the conven-
tion lasted.
Hon.. r. F. Kimmons was unani-
mously elected President for the en-
suing year.
The next Convention will be held
at Bethlehem church.
The progress-itemizer., 1921-09-09
81 fhOt L PEOPLE GEfu@G
READY FGR OPENING

rep rations for tho opening 9f
schools here has been neeplng Praf.
.,csso .csy his weak. Likev ise
nave the parents of the paplis beer
busy getting their children ready
for the opening.
All of the teachers have come in
and reported ready for duty
The progress-itemizer., 1921-09-09

Mrs. Fannie Mayo returned to
her home in Nashville this week, af-
ter visiting in the pleasant home of
Mr.. and Mrs. L. E. King.
Mss Deryl Buford, after three
week svisit in the home Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Lee Williamson, returned to
her home in Bastrop, La, Tuesday.
The progress-itemizer., 1921-09-09
DELIGHTFUL DANCE AT
b. p. o. E. hALf

The B. P. o. e. Club Of this city
vas the scene of beautiful and en-
loyable dance on Monday night q
.fis week.
Thee was quite a crowd in ct
tendance, end good music was fur
i1isehd BY a Memphis string band.
The dance was in progress until 2
late hour and those present dIljoyeSl
the event very much.
Refreshments were served.
The progress-itemizer., 1921-09-09
No Worms in a Healthy Child

All children troubled with Worms have an un-
healthy color, which indicates poor blood and as
rule. there is more or less stomach disturbance.
GROVES TASTELESS chill TONIC giveSreeularly
for two three weeks will enrich the blood, inn
prove the digestion and act as General Strength
enine Tonic to the whole system. Nature will then
throw off dispel the worms. and the Child will bo
in perfect health. Pleasant to take. 60c per bottle.
The progress-itemizer., 1921-09-09
YIELD WILL BE 100000 Blu.
Shells SHORT OF NEEDS

Despite the fact that the corn
crop in Arkansas, Mississippi and
Tennessee this year will exceed the
1920 crop by approximately 30,000,-
900 bushels, local experts figure that
the three states will have to buy
something like 100000 bushels of
corn in 1922.
The total estimated yield in the
three states this year is 241 ,96s, 900
bushels as against 212,124,000 bu-
The progress-itemizer., 1921-09-09
PARENT-TEACHER
ASSOCIATION WILL MEET
THIS THURSDAY

Parent Teacher Association will
meet Thursday afternoon at 4:a0
o'clock, at the School house up stairs
hall. A full attendance is urged.
The progress-itemizer., 1921-09-09
METHODISTS ASK PEACE
IN WORLD

LONDON, Sept. 7.-Greetings to
President Harding and King George
voicing hope for world peace, were
sent today by the worlds conference
of Methodists in session here. In
the address to the King the confer
ence said:
Especially is this worlds con-
ference united with your majesty
in your earnest desire that the eff
forts now making for peace and con-
tentment in Ireland may meet with
early and complete success.
The progress-itemizer., 1921-09-09

Mrs. J. M. Walker left Wednesday
to visit her son in Memphis.
Mr.. B. f. Leland returned We'd
nesday afternoon from Port Gibson
where he had been to enter his son,
Ralph in Chambrelain-Hunt Military
School.
The progress-itemizer., 1921-09-09
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to express our sincere
thanss fer the kind deeds and ef-
forts to our friends who SO willingly
and kindly helped US during the sad
death Of cur little son, Whitson.
Words cannot express our appreeia-
tior for. the any lssfa deeds ssni'
SaxMf .sss ~. v
The progress-itemizer., 1921-09-09

We are proud of the confidence
doctors, druggists, and the public
have in 666 Chill and Fever Tonic.
The progress-itemizer., 1921-09-09
SCHOOLS OVER COUNTY
OPENED MONDAY

The date set for the county school
openings was Monday May 9TH, and
practically all white 3ohool opened on
that day with god a. tendance.
The o'Fuckolofa School postpon-
cd their opening until next Monday
on account Of Revival meeting GO
ing on near the school.
The progress-itemizer., 1921-09-09

WAYNEsBoRo--Mose Cooley a
Confederate Veteran and one of the
eounty'a Oldest citizens, residing II
The western part Of the county Ms
n town yesterday. In conversati9n
sgfith some Of his friaads he stated
that he was in his ninty first year
and his descendants were as follows
Nine children, 80 grandchildren, 270
great grandchildren, to total Of ADJ
coveFlag fye generations. Mr..
Cooley is in good health and has re
sided on farm all his life.
The progress-itemizer., 1921-09-09
NOTICE TO FARMERS

On September 23rd. there will be
shipment of cattle and hogs from
Coffeeville and September 30th from
Water Valley. All parties having
cattle or hogs to ship should please
list the number and approximate
weight and where they expect to
ship from.
Now as to the price that yen nlay
expect, | will say that the price IS
low and the freight and other ex-
penses have not gone down but #
YOU have stock cattle or hogs that
you want to get rid of l will do all
that / can Tor you.
There seems to be a little misun-
derstandilg about the Farm Bureau
handling the shipments. I viii say
that there will be no difference from
the usual plan Of handling the live
stock shipments by the Cor!aty Ag-
ept. Please list waat you have to
ship so that | can make arrangement
for cars.
T. W. PAITEN,
County Agent.
The progress-itemizer., 1921-09-09

Water Valley has been fortunate
in having few fires wit n the past
twelve months. Nes law
the daily papers r. t.
sl''as afres happening ssafe.
The progress-itemizer., 1921-09-09
MISSISSIPPI NEWS

der was recended in favor of ~
providing less stringent reductionS.
The basis Of the new rates i tio
schedule in effect June n, 1913, plu1
25 per cent and with rs ~ ce ID.
ditional. The rates 60 into effect.
October1. 1t Is generally believed
that the compromise win be accept4
able to the railr-ad companies. The
question was that Of. reducing The
old rates to pent acceptable ID
both sides.
Injunctions soughs by nine of the
railroads, restra laing the enforce
rentment Of the original reductions
mad maintained the old rates.
TUPELO-An Indignation meeting
here today at the Lee County Court
house had all the ear marks Of the
name when several hundred citizen
Of this city and county gathered to
demand reduction in taxation.
]. W. Spradling q member Of the
LEGAL bar offered resolutions that liz
had drawn up, setting forth the re-
nledies BY which taxes could Be les
sened. Mr. sprsdling was upheld iii
his plan BY several hundred citizens.
Included in the plans is to diminish
the county officials salaries, to r.
daaee all appropriations made BY the
last Legislature, to repeal: the sal
ary law Of county officials, to abolish
the tax coInNission or else change its
powers So as to deprive II Of alleged
sautceratic and prerogatives; also al
earnest appeal to all taxpayers to
bind themselves together III tax
payers league and through cooper
alton strive diligently to lessen the
high taxes.
The progress-itemizer., 1921-09-09

REWARD $500, to pupil who
brings in most NE w pupissito sun
day School at Christian Church on
8, tlsx N ;seatenaber " isa'salI i
the red button; s7 -
The progress-itemizer., 1921-09-09
N4A
NEW CARD OPENS

South Main seT snow hasa new
scafe. It viii ope business Sat
llrday.
Workrneh Busy getting
gha building 'ali has 4
neat appea fe will BE
known as Cafe' It
is lecated 8nila.rlg,
8aasss4'S' W elk
'fsysasseasss.
The progress-itemizer., 1921-09-09
NEW GRAVEL RATES
ORDERED IN STATE

JACKSON, Sept. 8. New gravel
u ta lss8ar thap The original rgtssss
4 iii sf aait higher fhs'rt
.ilesf s5l@ @Aag8 StsotyisYs
rs nc tine sgo AFlai&t Wpte nsger
operative, were aioptea by the Els.
sissippi raiiro; commission TINS az
ternoon. The original reduction or
The progress-itemizer., 1921-09-09
A n aaa

Ia q reeepf 1859 Sf tlas paper
we ran locai fb' read 7lr. Eo.
MiYs returned &a4isoB, 9rE.
when it she' 1s
Mills RED.
f----~ ----s.s---
Prof. end as.ss- Patterson,
and two cFildren. Il Il, Col sgs
Miss, were guestsd.sst week Of their
brother and. sister. Mr.. Dave Fat-
terson.
The progress-itemizer., 1921-09-09

Wi1soNA- ihes harvesting sea
son = q M0i.sk0iAely county W.T.
shs slafsss' ealn srsp u nisesfS' rsa7
potatoes Ano nsy' a1so sorghum are
plsntiial' me eosgcn crop u ne
county i ais0 3 iafgef one 1nat lass
year. r'ehsS.s1 .8 meat IN tne smoke
mousse, ana pfeIRy oI ieed Tor STOCK.
The progress-itemizer., 1921-09-09

and some mutual friends OF Bsibo
and Vardaman.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-05-30
ANTHRACN0SE HITTING
MELON CROP THIS SEASON

Gainesville, May SO --An>Aracpose.
d plant disease which spots melons
and reduces the quality CT the prod
uct has made it's appearance in wa
torMo.on fields throughout the atate
according to an announcement by i.
p. Spencer, vice.director Of the State
Relations Service, Federal Depart
mcnt Of Agriculture here. Up to the
beginning OF last week there was lit
tie Of tho disease III the state but re-
ccn@ rains and moist weather caused
it to develop and unless il is checked
Immediately thousands Of acres of
melons throughout the northern psrt
Of tho state will be ruined.
The treatment prescribed is the
4-4.50 Bordeaux Mixture spray which
must be applied with a good spray
pump and completely cover the plant
Some fields, however, the director
states, already are so thoroughly in
fected that spraying would be useless.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-05-30
WlLLiANs RARGA!N cNUNrER

WlLLiAMS' BARGAgN COUNTER
FOUR-ROoM CEILED HOUSE, one
block from South Florida avenue,
lot 50x1S5. For quick sale only,
$2300.00 some terms
LATEST MODERN STUCCO BUN
Low. Six large rooms and bath.
Pullman breakfast room, laundry.
all downstairs rooms have ruaytered
oak and maple floors, living room
and dining room beamed ceilings.
hot wa.er heating plant, finest eioa-
tfic. fixtures. Large garage. Lot
55N35 east front in only restricted
subdivision in city Located at No.
1005. South Missouri Ave, Price
$t2,00090 With terma.
LOTS, 50x135. Oh South Fla Ave.
near Patterson ST. for only $525 TO
$575 each; terms.
20 ACRES $50 old seeding trees nruit
sold $4,000 this year., $50 tiye-year-
old Late Valencia, : acres heavy
timber. To close estate quickly.
only $4,000, with terms.
10 acres ) acres grove. part years,
. 1-2 acres wood land. 1-2 acres
cleared, very fine truck land close
to Lake Hollingsworth, no house.
: $4,000 with terms.
; ACRE GROVE-mostly fine variety
oranges, some grapefruit, about 5
years old--in excellent condition,
Small 3-rcom house, near lake, in
side city limits. For d real good
small Investment this cannot be
beat. Price $1,000 with terms.
&. j. WILLIAMS. Telegram Office
First Floor
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-05-30

The method CT preparing the Bor-
ieauX Mixture, which is composed OF
bluestone, quicklime and water, Will
be furnished upon request by cho d.
rector OF any official of tnc State De
DaTcn;ent Of Agriculture
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-05-30
ARMY TRACTORS TO BE
USED ON HIGHWAYS

Jacksonville, May a0.-Fiftean army
caterpillar tractors have arrived AT
Camp Johnston dere tor the State
Road Department and steps Will be
taken Immediately 70 convert them
iatG machines for work on state high
way projects. The tractors were sent
here from the proving ground at Port
Clinton, Ohio.
GGf cnr.s RiIinmA rn,nr.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-05-30

man handy with tools,
any kind Of worh. Will also WORK
around the house, garden, lawn
etc. Address w. G.. c., care Tele-
trrnr1
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-05-30

CANDY-MAKING business. start al
home. Everything furnished Men.
women. $50 weekly. Bon Bon Co,
Philadelphia. Pa.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-05-30
THE LARGEST FARM AGENCY IN
TIE WORLD

The only Farm Agency whose listed
farms are advertised all over the [.
$. and Canada. We have been in bus
i7ess over twenty years. We have
done more to bring Florida Farms TO
the attention CT farmers OF the North
thaH any other farm ageEcv.
In the last month the sales a Lake
AID office include Buyers from ONO,
Indiana, Iowa. Illinois, Michigan,
Pennsylvania and Canada II you
wish to sell your farm see Z. r. ga,
ton, District Manager, Lakeland, 102
Dy,hcs Building. Fla
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-05-30

n WANTED-Men or women to take
orders among friends and nneigh-
bors for the genuine guaranteed
hosiery, full line for men, women
and children. Eliminates darning.
We pay 75c an hour spare time. or
4 $500 a week for full time. Exper-
fence unnecessary. Write Inter-
national Stocking Mills. Norristown,
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-05-30
MISCELLANEOUS

FOR TRADE-Seven passenger
WHY'S six, good mechanical condi-
ton. paint and unholsterinE good.
Want Ford car and reasonable cash
difference. II. c. Stanley, 1913 S.
Fla Ave. Phone -.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-05-30

WANTED - Competent bookkeeper
and stenographer. Permanent out
OF town position, good .opportuni-
ties for advancement Single man
preferred. State fully qualifications
aud salary expected Address OPP
portunity, care Telegram; ~
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-05-30
FOR sALE-STOCKS AND BONDS

FOR SALE-Hansoa Motor Co. Stock.
Finances force me to sell 1850 shares
common stock. Will split to suit.
Make me your best offer. Address
Hanson Box No care Telegram.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-05-30

WANTHD-A five or six room resi-
dence. modern, close in, unfurnish-
ed, for one year. See Mr. Hender-
son, care Success Furniture Co.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-05-30
WANTED

WANTED--W for the summer fol
boys between the ages of II and
q Is. Apply Boy Scout Headquarters
Phone 100 OF 526.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-05-30
PROFESSIONAL CARDS

DR.. CLARKE 3. WEEKS
Dentist
Rooms l00-10t Dyches Building
Telephone 264
phorrnoea Successfully Treated
DR.. r. q. HADDoCK
Dentist
Over Famous Department Store
LAKELAND. FLA.
Phones: Office, 1873; Res. 2s9 Black
DR.. C. 3. HUTCHINSON
Dentist
Rooms 1907 and 1903 Dychcs Bldg
Phone 545
MRS. MAY p. WHEELER
Teacher of Piano
Mondays and Thursdays - At Mrs
Trammell's, 3O1 w. Peachtree
Tuesdays and and Fridays-At 401 S
Missouri Avenue
RESIDENCE PHONE 3SS BLACK
w. R. GROWER. Nj. D.
Mum Annex
Phone 666
SAMUEL F. SMITH, NJ. e.
Practice Limited to Diseases and
Surgery OF the
Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat
Dean and Bryant Building
PHONES: Residence. %; Office, ID
LAKELAND, FLA.
w. NJ GOBER
Attorney at Law
1917 Bryant Building
ALBERT E. ROSE
Architect
Room and &, Telegram Building
Special Attention Given to Country
Homes and Landscape Architecture
Or. E. L. klNSlNGER
Chiropractor
Rooms 1922 Raymonda Building
Over Cole Jewelry Store
Hours to 10 A. M. and 80 to P. M.
Other Hours by Appointment
Residence, Phone 356 Blue
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-05-30

T.. 4, StrOut Farm Agency sold az
Farms in March, 1921, and 1888
Farms In ApriI. 1921
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-05-30

'WANTED-Small young gardner
mare and young Jersey milk COW.
Must be bargains. Phone 226 Red.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-05-30

w. A. STANLEY
Physician and Surgeon
Rooms 2 and g. Kentucky Building
Phone 90
LAKELAND, FLORIDA
FRANK n. THOMPSON
Abstracts
Automobile Tags Marriage Licenses
Land Papers Drafted
Room =, Dickson Building 8 Fe
ROOM DICKSON BUILDING
{. D. GRAY
CONT 2ACTiNG, HOUSE MOVING
And Heavy structures, Handling
Machinery and Smoke Stacks
Especially
1901 NORTH KENTUCKY AVE.
DR.. C. C. WILSON
Practice Limited TO Electric Therapy
Office Deem q Bryant Building
Rooms 8. and 10
Lakeland, Fla.
DR.. J. p. Getzen Or. J. w. kutrow
X.RAY
7, g, Bryan Bldg. Lakeland, Fla
Special Attention Horse ani Mule
Given 10 Dogs Dentistry
Vaccination of Hogs a Speciality
Or. n. {. CLINE, V. S,
Lakeland. Fla.
Calls Answered Day or Night
Wilson BrcS. Stable Office POne no, Il
no N, Mass. Ave- Res SOL
DR.. SARAH E. WHEELER
Osteopath
Mum Annex. South of First National
Bank
LAKELAND. FLORIDA
w. S. IRWIN, D, D. S.
Special Attention Given to tue
Surgical Removal Of Teeth and th.
Cleaning Up Of All Diseased Area so
Necessary to Health
PROPHYLAXIS
! Also Sanitary Removalc BriGgewurk
T. HART GETZEN
Lawyer
Room 10, Bryant Building
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-05-30

6se cures ChilIs and Fever.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-05-30

G66 cares Rilieus Fever.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-05-30

III ..l trade diamond ring
fdl Dodge Or Buick Care G. my
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1921-12-03
Teleqraphy by Taste.

Two radio engineers, Alfred N. Gold
smith and Edward T. Dickey, have
recently conducted a series of expert
ments with the object Of determin-
ing the feasibility of reception of
radio signals by the sense of taste.
Electrodes were made which could be
placed under the tongue in such way
as to cause a taste sensation when a
source of potential was connected to
them. Tests were made, using low po-
tential direct current, to ascertain the
amount of energy and potential power
necessary for taste reception. The
reception of actual signals from an
antenna was tried. 1t was found i'm
possible by using four stages of am
plification to obtain taste sensations
from all the signals the audibilty Of
which was greater than 500 in the
detector circuit. The results obtained
thus indicate that while from an cleo
trical standpoint it is possible to re-
ceive RADIO signals by the sense of
taste, the sense Of taste is much in
ferior to that of hearing or even Of
sight, as a method of reception.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1921-12-03
Why Lead Dlsinteurates.

Professor Matignon, of the College
of France, has described experiments
made by him with ancient medals,
vases and so forth, of lead, which are
gradually disintegrating in the Mu-
scum Of Cluny. After certain num-
Der of years they fall into dust. The
cause, it is thought, lies in the pres
ence of minute traces of saline mat
ter, with which the objects have be-
come impregnated during their long
burial in the soil or under water.
These microscopic chemical impuri-
ties play the part of bacteria and mi
crobes in living bodies. In other
words, the lead is "sick," and unless
the noxious matter be removed, will
inevitably perish. Curiously enough,
it is found that if traces of salt are
impaired to fresh mass OF lead, 1t
is attacked, and eventually falls to
pieces like the exhibits in the mu-
scum.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1921-12-03

stand of bees, and in few minutes his
face looked like summer squash.
Hearing the agitated cries of his son,
the father ran to his assistance and in
doing so ran into a barbed wire fence,
cutting out handful of flesh from his
anatomy and running 81 pair of trous-
ers
The old COW took advantage of the
hole in the fence, got into the cornfield
and killed herself eating green corn
Hearing the racket, the stingy mans
wife ran out of the house, upsetting a
four gallon churn of cream into bas-
ket of kittens, drowning the whole lit
ter. She slipped on the cream and fell
downstairs, breaking her leg and $40
set of false teeth. The baby, left alone,
crawled through the spilled cream into
the parlor and ruined $40 carpet.
During the excitement the daughter
eloped with the hired man, taking the
family savings with them.-Exchange.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1921-12-03
DESERTED WIRES FOR ALTAR
Japanese Feminine Telephone Opera
tors, SuperstitiousIy Inclined, In
terfered With Business.

The extent to which tradition and
superstition often interfere with Jap
anese business is indicated by the
sudden increase in marriages among
telephone operators this year. One
Of the oldest customs in Japan is
to assign the name of bird or an
animal to each year. The year 1920
was monkey year." which in Japan
ese Is pronounced "saru." Now, as
this also means ito go away" the APP
prehension has arisen that girls mar
ried in that year are very apt to be
deserted by their husbands. The fol-
lowing year, however, is that Of the
birds, for which the Japanese word
start" means "to take" Hence a
marked increase has been noted In
the number of girls who have taken
the matrimonial plunge.
AS might be expected, the result has
not tended to improve the Japanese
telephone service, which is operated
exclusively by the government. There
are about 100000 applications for serv-
ice now waiting to be- filled, and
there is about one-half a telephone
for each 100 inhabitants as against ID
telephones for each 100 inhabitants In
the United States.