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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-12-16

The tree is always lighted on Christ
mas eve in Denmark, and the family all
meet together then. The older people
get their presents on plate at their
places at the table, and the children y
gifts are ON the tree. Roast goose is al
ways the chief feature of our Christmas
eve dinner and dish Of rice is eaten
on Christmas eve before dinner is serv-
ed. Apple fritters are eaten instead Of
plum pudding. Christmas day itself is
observed strictly as religious festival,
but the day before and the day after
Christmas are holidays The theaters
are open, and the young people give
dances. Our little Danish children do
not know about Santa Claus. They
have instead what they call Nissen,
meaning a Christmas brownie in the
shape of little old man with large
gray beard who is supposed to live un-
der the ground. Another Danish super
stition is that at midnight Christmas
eve the cows in the stable rise and low
in salutation, and ON Christmas eve
young maidens tell their fortunes by
breaking the white Of an egg into
glass of water and watching the shapes
it assumes.
"Glagelig Jul! I" is the Danish greet
ing for Happy Christmas r'-Selected
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-12-16

perfluous use, the doors flew open, and
the brothers Grimm and Ulv entered.
Ulv had recently been refused by the
bride, and no was out for revenge. An
attack was made. The women huddled
together, while the men tried to rally.
The brothers had seized the bridegroom,
and Ulv was about to plunge his dag
ger into his breast. Then terrible
crash was heard, and it seemed as if
10, 200 demons were on the outside. The
brothers stood as if transflxed. They
knew it was Asgaardsreien, and they
faltered. The doors flew open, and Ulv
was seized by the throat and dragged
on the outside Then the people gather
cd in the house heard a shrill whiz, as
of something flying through the air,
and then all was quiet, but Ulv was
never seen again. His brother Grimm
was badly hurt, but recovered, and on
Christmas evenings in yearsS hereafter
he told to the children the wedding fes-
tival that was visited by Asgaardsreien.
Minneapolis Tribune.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-12-16
CHRISTMAS GIVING.
A Custom That Comes From tho Three
Wise Men Who Followed the Star.

Wise Men Who Followed the Star.
OF course you need not be told of the
origin Of presenting gifts at this season
of the year. The three wise men who
followed the star until it remained sta
tionary over the stable in Bethlehem,
and who, entering the hovel wherein
were the COW and the ass, knelt down
before the beautiful Babe in the manger,
placed before him presents Of myrrh,
frankincense and gold. Their example
is the example that you follow today,
1906 years after the Magi made obei-
sance to the Child Jesus, and when you
place presents before the little ones who
are made in the image of the Divine
Babe you arc doing what was done by
the eastern kings, but remember that to
carry out their example to the full the
babes in the managers, the little ones in
novels, must not be forgotten.
Most Of our Christmas customs come
from the German. Kris Kringle is a
legendary myth whose origin is involv-
ed in much doubt. Formerly In the
small villages of Germany the presents
made by all the parents were sent to some
one person, who, in high buskins, q
white robe, mask and an enormous
flax wig, and known as Knocht Rupert,
went from house to house. He was re-
ceived by the parents with great rever-
ence, and. calling for the children, pre-
sented the Gifts to them according to
the accounts of their conduct received
from the parents. 1t appears as highly
probable that this custom gave rise to
our present innumerable legends about
Santa Claus.-Philadelphia Times.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-12-16
Christmas Weather,

In note following some quotations
regarding Christmas and winter weather
the author of an old London publication
says, "These prognostics Of weather,
ETC.. look upon as altogether uncer-
tain, and were they narrowly observed
would as often miss as hit" Besides
being quoted as above the proverb is
varied as follows: "A hot May makes a
fat churchyard" and "A green winter
makes fat churchyard. " To the latter
proverb is added this note, "This prov
erb was sufficiently confuted in the
year 1867, when the winter was very
mild, and yet no mortality or epidem-
ical disease ensu0d the summer or au-
tumn following. "-Philadelphia Ledg-
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-12-16
Christmas Song.

In the darkness of the morning
Shepherds on the eastern plain
Saw glorious brightness dawning,
Heard a joyful, sweet refrain;
"Glory in the highestl
Peace on earthi"
Then before them, wondering, listening,
Came the beauteous angel train,
Came in garments brightly glistening.
Singing DER and o'er again:
GLORY In the highestl
Peace on earthi"
Tell to all below the story
or the wondrous Saviour's birth
Tell OF how he came from glory
To be crowned the King of earth.
Glory In the highest
Peace on oarthl
Sin no more shall close heavens portals.
Open far and wide they swing,
For Messiah unto mortals
Full forgiveness now doth bring.
Glory in the highestl
Paane on earthl
M ". Falconer in Chicago Record.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-12-16
Christmas.

Heap on more wood
The wind is chill,
But, lot 1t whistle as it will,
Well keep our merry Christmas still
Walter Scott
Lo!, now is come our joyful'st feastl
Let every man be jolly.
Each room with ivy leaves is drest
And every post with holly,
-Withers-
For little children everywhere
A joyous season still we make.
We bring our precious gifts to them,
Even for the dear child Jesus sake
Phoebe Cary.
Blow, bugles Of battle, the marches of peacel
East, west, north and south lot the long quar-
rel cease.
Sing the song Of great Joy that the angels be-
gan.
Sing Of glory 10 God and Of good will to man.
Whittier.
Again at Christmas did we weave
The holly round the Christmas hearth.
The silent snow possessed the earth.
--Tennyson
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-11
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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-11

Hawaii is in prosperous condition.
Revenues are increased. tranquility
prevails. the people are all looking
hopefully to the incoming American
ton plea.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-11
IMPORTANT MEETING.

The stockholders of the Business
Mems club are called to meet tOmOr-
| row afternoon in annual session for
the purpose of electing their new
board of directors, for another year
This is the most important meeting of
the club that will be held this year
The annual meeting only comes one
time in twelve months, and every
member should put aside everything
else in the way of business, or social,
or pleasure engagements and come
out prepared to take intelligent ac-
ton. The board of directors for the
year is to be chosen at this Tuesdays
meeting, and the entire work of the
club for the year, its efficiency or in
efficiency, its wisdom in devisement
and action, or unwisdOm. its progress
SiveneSS or its Slack-actiOn movement.
its prOmptneSS or its delay i'm seiz-
ing the situations opening for good
work for San Antonio. all these de-
pend on the character of the directory
chosen. The differing of the board is
of much less account. than the char
acter of the men who shall give direc-
ton to the work of the organizations
If this club is to meet the expectations
of the members who compose it and
of the city, then it is of necessity that
tbfI hnu ri of Ia, ,., ,.1 p,
lected from among the best men com
posing the club. Not good men alone
or good business men alone. but good
directors of business. and above all
men with advanced ideas of what Sa
Antonio should become. Men whose
ideas of the possibilities of the city
are drawn from their knowledge of
what is being successfully undertake
en- and carried out in other wide
conditions us exist here. Men are
needed as directors. who are as cons
sentative in action us they are pro
greSsive in spirit and idea. and such
men are rare. The directory should
be composed of men who areC lear
as to what may properly and wisely
be attempted. and what cannot be-
and thus no energies will be wasted
on useless schemes. Men are needed
who will consult together calmly. rea-
son carefully. and after considering
all preSentingS OF the case choose
what is the practicable best under tile
circumstances. The secretary is on
ly the executive OF thee Tub. and can
90 no points beyond those land down
for him by the directors. lie does
not decide anything. but he is charg
ed with carrying out what is decided
by the directory. His hands are tied
or opened as the directory determine.
and he is not the responsible party for
any decisions that the board of direc-
tors reach. He is only responsible for
carrying ont their orders. and his abil-
ity is one of execution. not of dircc-
ton. The Business Mems club for
1897 will be what the directory make
it. The directory will be what the
meeting that is held tomorrow after
noon makes that Every member of
the club should he present to aid i'm
that making. One vote may change
the entire cast of that directory for
and that vote may he yours.
One vote may prevent the election of
inetficiency and that vote may he
yours.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-11

New York shows n disposition to
drop Il buttOnhOle or two on her sky
Scrapers. There will be a bill before
the legislature prohibiting the cree
ton of any building more than 175
feet from sidewalk to cOrnice. The
fire chief says that f25 is as high as
they should 60.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-11

There are men in congress who are
smart enuOgh, but their discretion is
such as better BELTS fish woman
than representative of Il decent po-
litical constituency.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-11

When the city offered to build that
washed out bridge over the san Pedro
or at least give 500 to it, it did just
that much more than the law requir-
ed. 1t should order that line run.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-11

Cncle Sam is supposed to have some
humanity about the region of his vest
pocket but the fact may reasonably
be doubted if he permits Weyler to
carry out that infamous sentence up
Oh Sanguilly. To doom man TO per,
petual Imprisonment in chains is roo
tough for this age
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-11
TO THE VOTERS OF THE 5TH
WARD.

take this method of announcing to
the voters of the 9Th ward that 1 am
a candidate for the Office of alderman
at the ensuing election. 1 am in ia
vor of substantial street improve
ments. 1 favor the payment of $3.50
per day to laborers on city work.
favor the employment Of San Antonio
citizens on city work. I am in favor
of the speedy completion Of the sew
ers. am in favor OF an economical
city government, but am opposed to
the policy of reducing the pay of the
small man, while the big fellows are
left untouched. Respectfully,
/ $50 1ssf7-7r- 90 H. J. VOGLER.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-11

You may try to mix water and oil.
but it is not Il nice thing to mix. and
it is not any nicer to attempt to mix
the Unbranded Turk and the ancient
Armenian. Better let Russia settle
them.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-11

The Sultan of Turkey is called IL
fanatic. but truly he is the most mod
crate of all the European SOvereicns.
In fact it is his moderation that is
troubling the Powers just about now.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-11

There is Il good deal that San An
tonic might do to aid herself i'll this
year, but whether she will have the
wisdom of method to back her wis
dom OF intention is another matter.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-11
TO CORRESPONDENTS

All communications for this paper
should be accompanied by the name Of
the author, not necessarily for publ
cation, but as an evidence of good faith
on the part of the writer. Write on
one side of the paper in plain hand.
Anonymous communications will not
be noticed. The Light will not be re-
sponsible for the statements of its cor
:espondents.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-11

There is nothing in the situation
that should discourage the Cuban
patriots. Spain is growing weaker
every hour and less able to cope with
the rebellion, and Cleveland's term
soon closes.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-11

There is no inundation of the soil
of Texas as has occurred in more
nOrtherly safes, but sufficiency of
moisture has fallen for blowing and
to render stock secure for the winter.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-11

Because the city has let the unused
car tracks on South Flores street he
covered with dirt, is that any reason
that the street car company should
not b" compelled to build that bridge?
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-11

Delaware has put her reputation as
an honest state in political pawn.
The day of redemption is not yet fix
ed. Republican rule alone will redeem
her from her past and present iniqui-
ties.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-11

Those new members of the Texas
legislature do not seem to trust the
old ones with that implicit confidence
with which q feller's best girl leans
upon his manly vest front Not so
green.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-11

Ways and means committee are do
ing much the kind of work that was
required of them. Tariff will not be
as high as when the cow jumped over
the moon, but it will protect home in
duStrieS.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-11

The Texas is coming to Galveston
next month to receive that silver ser.
vice. if she is not the victim of an.
other mishap in the meantime.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-11

dead to rights as to Spain and her
ability to conquer Cuba, and the in
utility of any attempted Interference
by the United States to aid Spain
there.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-11

There is many a slip between the
candidate cup and the official lip.
Such slips threaten to become com
mon in this city within the next forty
days. Blessed be those who expect
nothing. for of truth they will not
be disappointed.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-11

If II school cOuld be started in this
city to teach cOunciImen the rudi-
mentS of street drainage. then there
would he an immense stride made in
the direction Of better thOrOughfareS.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-11

Johnson, of California, and Cooper,
of Wisconsin, have added nothing to
the literature of the funding bill but
they have added to their own reputa-
tons as national blackguards. Cui
bono?
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-11

Wien the sprinkling carts are run
by men who know more about driv-
ing the mules than these mules them
selves know about being driven. then
there Will he less rumpus on Occa-
sion.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-11

The fight is on in New York for the
publication of Tammany. When the
job is finished, if it ever is. Tammany
will be awfully swunk. The tiger
will not be able to curl his own tail.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-11

If there is triangular race among
the office sharps for mayor. then there
should he Il chance for some good man
to slip in between the cracks.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-11

Some men think that the best way
to heed the wishes of those modest
people. who do not want their left
hand to know what their right hand
does. is to publish their gifts on the
HOuSptOD
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-11

More and more the truth grows to
it's acceptance in the minds of intelli-
gent Europe as well as United States,
that there is nothing but independ-
ence that will end the strife in Cuba.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-11

The word has been passed around
New York legislative lobby that Hill
is to be given the marble heart. This
is usually the way that the janus fac
ed politician is turned out to grass.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-11

San Antonio is threatened with n
ball club this season. She should do
more than that She should hustle
to make her claims good to the best
men that are in the field. Nothing
less
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-11

Congress has a fight on it's hands
over that Pacific funding bill that is
not a going 10 be decided in a day.
Government will be nearer a settle
ment than now when the case closes.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-11

Vest is the biggest man in Nilsson
ri today. He keeps back the confir-
nation of Francis until his own seat
in the national senate is assured for
another six years. Vest is not grner-
GUS
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-11

Kentucky takes the cake for devil
try, lawlessness and dirt. 1t is getting
so out there that decent man cannot
be hung without the scaffOld being in
vadpd and the fence pulled down.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-11

MOnkeying with the Indians will
some day come to n perpetual end.
and then will they own their lands
in seyeralty, pay United States tax
es, obey the laws and be regular citi-
Zens.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-11

Who is going to be in the mayors
race for keeps, and who for the sake
of making interest in some future deal
is not yet certain.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-11

The gold Democrats have concluded
not to let the silveriteS have mo
nopOly of the fight.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-11

The date of the Texas visit to Gal
weston is fixed for the 10th Of Febru-
airy. 1t should have been on the nth
and then the battle shin could have
had her silver service for valentine
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-11

There does not appear to DE any
thing in sight as yet in the way of
mayoralty timber that promises the
relief that is needed.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-11

That fair for the Midwinter is not
going to materialiZe. 1t is the mid
winter now and no fair is in sight
Lack of interest seems TO have killed
il. or was il delay?
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-11

Lady Scott has eight months in
which to reflect how worse than ser
penis tooth and sharper it is to have
a thankless sOn-in-law. She will chin
less about him hereafter. Hard lines.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-11

When the coroner's verdict is
reached on that Midwinter fair it will
read Died of too much Carnival"
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-11

Arkansas has other disabilities to
contend with than those of Jones. She
is as far behind Texas as Texas is be
hind the great northeastern states.
and that is far enough.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-11

Gomez seems 10 have had another
intention than captivating when he
pushed near Havana.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-11

Texas is about to suffer II ninety
days innovation. The legislature will
come and the legislature will go. but
the rottennesS of the laws of the
state will go on forever
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-11

That winter shooting tournament
in this city is kinder going to astOnish
the United States.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-11
CITY CIRCULATION NOTICE.

Mr.. Dan. c. Bitter, from date, mas
been given entire charge of the City
circulation of the Daily and Sunday
Light, and will deliver papers to sub
scribers and collect for same. All COM
plants for non-delivery and changes
can be given to him or telephoned to
the office.
T. B. JOHNSON,
Manager San Antonio Light.
San Antonio, Texas, May 9, 1896.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-11

The Republicans of the national SEN
ate are not certain that they can com
mand a majority.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-11

Change is wcTT when il is hardly
possible that it can he for the WORST
in any event.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-11

There is not n reform that Spain is
willing to grant that Cuba or Porto
Rico will accept.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-11

Princess Chimay is doing the racket
on the boards in Buda Pesth, her par
amour is scraping cat gut for $1,000 Il
week. her husband is suing for divorce
and her uncle has cut off supplies.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-11

German is in training to do the Brv-
an act in 1900. Will he imnrov" on
the Nebraska specimen?
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-11

The longest press rope seems to have
an end. when it is tied to an after
noon paper.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-11

Ohio trades assembly splits. This
seems to be about the normal cOndi-
ton of such assemblies.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-11

Pacific railroad funding bill is wad
ing i'm deep water. and it cannot swim
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-11

TO CURE A GOLD IN ONE DAY.
Take laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money II II
fails to nnre. 25c. 10-5-156t
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-11

For Il thoroughly traRuuiliZpd PROV
Incp. III Weyler. Pinar Del Rio fights
mighty vigorously.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-11

Congress is playing waiting glmc.
waiting for Grover ana Oney to va
cate the premises.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-11

Mckinley only wants such tariff
laws as will protect the country ac.
cOrding to Republican promise.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-11

The Polish Catholics in this country
take the cake as the religiously can
tankprOuS.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-01-11

The Indian appropriation bill CON
tains an item for continuing the
Dawes commission. Was It neceS-
Sary?