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The daily sentinel., 1900-11-22


Few of the present generation who
keep the day a. glad festival realize
the dire pscessities that gave it birth.
History records that in 1921, the year
following the arrival of the Plymouth
colonists, and after tho harvest Cover
nor Bradford appointed day Of Thanks
giving and sent four men out fowling.
that they might with more special honor
rejoice together.
These men brought in wild turkey, the
great bronze, American gaae bird, which
in those days were found in focks Of
many hundreds near the settlements.
They weighed from 10 to 10 pounds; but
could, in spite of their weight, roost in
the talleet trees. 1he turkey is an
aborignse, but he has spread to all ma
tiOns.
No special date was set for the first
celebration, but Thanksgivings were ap-
pointed as political or other events oc-
CURED to give rise to then; and COVER
nors of separate states issued the proc
lamations on each occasion.
However, it was in July, 1923, that tho
original day Of fasting and prayer was
appointed, because Of the drought which
Threatened total failure OF the crops
and consequent starvation. After
months of toll and weary waiting tho
bitterly tried pilgrims seemed doomed to
see their hopes Of q harvest blasted. 1t
was under these depressing conditions
that Pilgrim Father Bradford called %
gether the little band Of settlers and de-
voted the day to prayer. While they
prayed, ~ il iu answer to their petitions,
the rain began to fall abundantly. re-
freshing tho dying crops and filling the
brave band with fresh hope and courage.
Thersupon the governor set apart day
The daily sentinel., 1900-11-22

For up-to-date eye work see DR.. Wal
pole.
Andersons Bargain House will be
open every night from now until the
New Year until 10 o'clock. Intending
purchasers can rely on this time.
The daily sentinel., 1900-11-22

Ono feature Of the modern Thapksgiv-
ing closely resembles the original one
and that is the house party Or family
gathering. We can Imagine with what
anticipatio the children aud young peo-
pie looked forward to the red letter days
in their lives.
The environments of tho lives Of the
early Now Englanders, which, aside from
their puritan ideas. restricted their form
of amusement and made the house party
an exigency, and it was almost the only
form Of amusement they allowed them-
selves. We can form some idea of the
labor Of preparation for this great festi-
val. which lasted an entire week, begin
ming and ending with prayer and SERVICE
Family histories record that Judge Sew
all had IA children, Sir William Phips
was one Of = family Of 36 and our notable
Franklin came from a family numbering
IT. Only tho true colonial kitchen was
an appropriate setting for sush gather
ing. The low ceiling, heavy -timosred
room, the yawning fireplace with great,
cieAAo6 Ao8s VI PinoS obu SohSkoi Sh VI
good cheer and hospitality that greeted
friend and stranger guest alike. The
children and shildren's children gathered
under the homo roof tree.
The table decorations must have q
feature as distinctly their own a. tho
day. The Christmas green's are not in
order, neither are hot house flowers or
plants in keeping with the occasion.
The only exception to the rule can be
made in favor OF the chryssnthemum, as
1t seems moro nearly related to the aator
and golden rod and other autumn wild
flowers than the frailer blooms.
Autumn leaves, evergreen, ferns, bright
red berries and dark green ivy give
warmth of color and cheer. A change
from floral fanoies may be made on this
day and the idea of plentiful harvest
conveyed by using fruits and vegetables.
But do not attempt anything elaborate
in either dishes or decoration. How can
the housewife feel in a praysrful and
thankful state OF mind with tired body
and aching nerves or be able to enjoy
the society Of family or guestsf
AN OLD COLONIAL DINNER AHNU.
Punch
Clam Chowdsr Sea Biscuit
Squirrel Stew Barley Dumplings
Turkey Stuffed with Beech Nuts
3 Pumpkin Sauce Barberry jelly
Succotash Baked squash
Venison Pasties
Apple Butter Roasted Apples
Sallet Cottage Pudding
Indian Pudding
Molasses and Butter Sauce
Pumpkin Pie Plum Pudding
Nuts Grapes
Sack Posset
Loving Cup)
The daily sentinel., 1900-11-22
4 WEEK FR0M today.
A Day Of National Thanksgiving
Some Timely Talks On the Day
and Its Celebration.

OF Thanksgiving to be observed with re-.
ligious services.
The daily sentinel., 1900-11-22

For many years the custom was con-
fined to New England and New Neither
lands as New York was then known
such days being appointed by the Cover.
nor Of the state for some special blessing
enjoyed by his people but these celebra-
tions did not come upon the Same date.
Not till 1868 and 1884 did a presidential
proclamation make the day a national
holiday.
The daily sentinel., 1900-11-22

Few of US who have not heard OF the
famous colonial kitchens Of our forefath-
ers, in which these generous feasts were
prepared. Tho huge chimney with it's
old fashioned brick oven, into whose cav
erncus depths went pies. broad, cakes
and puddings, sufficient to feed q small
army. And all done to a turn. How
the memory of it still fingers in the mind
OF many = son and daughter of old New
England; Though they've travelled
many q weary mile, sin days of auld lang
syne."
The daily sentinel., 1900-11-22

"Who finds not. Providence all good and
vice,
Alike in what it gives and what deniesf"
That our ancestors may have borrow
ed the idea of this harvest festival from
ancient Roman. Celtic, or Egyptian, mat
ters little to us, as we have made it a
distinctly American holiday. With
Thanksgiving gees the turkey, linked in
indissoluble union through time and ira
ditiop.
No matter how frequently We may in
dulgs in dishes with French names on
other days. or to what extremes We may
venture in our search for novelties in the
culinary line, on this day 20 dear to the
hearts Of all Americans, we still cling re-
ligiously to the old time New England
custom of "turkey and dxin's." For it is
the simplicity, the essence Of heartiness
and kindliness that keeps up the spirit
Of the day.
Evening star., 1900-12-12

The legislative appropriation bill, passed
by the House with conmendable expedi-
ton, carried no evidences whatever Of re-
publican extravaganza. 1t was, indeed a
satisfactory and reassuring response to the
concluding paragraph in the President s
annual message. In which he warned Con-
gress against discounting too freely the
wonderful prosperity now experienced by
the country. The first big budget bears the
token of wise economy in several lines. II
the same principles prevail throughout the
winters legislation, and the bills are ad-
vaneed with the same degree of business
like facility, there will be no reason for
complaining OF either the sloth or the
prodtgality Of Congress. The people of
Washington hope that when the District
bill Is reached it will be considered with
due regard for the real needs and the ac-
tual revenues. and that 1t will be pressed
so rapidly that 1t can receive proper con-
sideration In the Anal stages and not be
forced to the end Of the session, when
Evening star., 1900-12-12
The Flag In the Decorations.

The appearance of the principal streets
today in holiday gear suggests the crafty
ing thought that the American flag is being
used nowadays for decoration far more
than formerly. Building after building Is
adorned with the flag alone hanging from
all conceivable places and often i'll rich
abundance. The former custom of draping
building fronts with broad bands of vari-
colored bunting or cotton has very largely
disappeared. This has permitted a more
uniform and dignified and vastly more beau
t:ful practice of decoration to develop.
Washington never looks well as when,
as today, thousands of American flags are
flung from the walls and house tops. Such
a profusion of flags serves to familiarize
the young with the national banner as a
mark of special rejoicing and patriotic emo
ton. 1t is to be hoped that there will be
no departure from this mode of dressing the
city, especially no return to the swaddling
bands of bunting and the strips of tawdry
prints, which lose their color and dignity at
the first moisture.
Evening star., 1900-12-12

port; and the municipal administrators,
guardians of the physical welfare Of the
community and conservators of all local in
terests. When the three elements are
brought into harmonious action and into
sympathy of purpose and deed, as by such
an occasion as the present. great results
may be expected. Long delayed schemes
for capital making may receive legislative
sanction, executive creation and municipal
preservation. The business principles which
underle this unique and effective combina-
ton may be given a permanence to pre-
vent future injustice to the helpless Dis
trict.
The century-old capital today thanks its
founders and its perpetrators for all tney
have done to gve 1t the aspect which eVokes
the admiration of the world. 1t prays for
a full realization of the present possibilities
so soon that those participating in this CEN
tennial may witness the fruition of the
plans which are proposed as permanent me-
MORALS to Washingtons hundredth birth
da,
Evening star., 1900-12-12
Postal Affairs.

Postmaster General Smith stands staunch-
ly by the rural free delivery system in his
arrual report and expresses the hope that
it will be extended in the near future to
bring it to every door in the land. To effect
such an extension would cost only $12, ,O90,-
coo additional expenditure. The benefits to
be derived by the people from such a move
would far more than compensate for this
cost. The report treats of the Cuban
frauds IN vigorous, straightforward man
ner. There is no note of condonement in
Mr. Smiths comments on the crimes which
were committed by individual agents of the
government. The fault he says, lay in the
personnel and not in the system and the
frauds could not have been committed by
any single individual, but required collu-
sion for success. The report shows a
healthy, business-like condition in the Post
Office Department, and it reveals the en-
ergy, capacity and fidelity with which the
present head of that department has de-
voted himself to his official duties.
Evening star., 1900-12-12
sunday Opening for the Library

The project of opening the Congress
public places on Sunday has been discussed
for number of years in and out of Con-
gress, but without results. Senator McMi-
Ian now proposes amendment to the
legislative bill appropriatng sufficient
to permit the Library to be thrown
open each Sunday from to 10 pm. This
amendment ought to prevail. 1t is in line
with the general movement in suci: mat
tors. The trustees of the Corcoran Art
Gallery took the initiative in this respect a
fo" Years ago when, shortly after the COM
pie tion of the new gallery building. they
decided upon Sunday opening. thus setting
the government example which is
worthy of emula ton. The art treasures of
the Library inspiring to the beholder
The thoughts they awaken are certain to be
III harmony with the spirit of the Sabbath.
Aside from religious considera tions, how
ever. it is {. question of absolute justice to
these who are prevented by their weekday
duties from visiting the Library and profit
ing by Its treasures either in the day or at
night. The National Museum ought to be
opened Sunday afternoons along with the
Library. and then the Botanic Gardens and
all other places where hard worked human
ity may find opportunity to observe art or
nature and to profit thereby both mentally
and morally.
Evening star., 1900-12-12

nothing but hasty and often unsatisfactory
action can be secured upon It, 1t will be
possible for Congress to deal Justly and lib
orally with the District without in the
slightest degree incurring the reproach of
prcdigality. The local needs are pressing
and have stood unmet session after session.
1t would be only bare justice to the capital
to appropriate to the full extent of the local
income, doubling it by the statutory contri-
button from the treasury. in order to ap-
prcximate as far as possible to the requisi-
tioE for betterments.
Evening star., 1900-12-12
George Washington md the Centen-
nlal.
Poor George!

Twas he who made this mighty town:
Twas he who lent his own renuwn
To give 1t an eternal name
High the monuments of fame
Twas he who made the country free
That it might rise from sea to sea,
And center when the work was done
Its choicest minds in Washington.
And yet alas He passed away
Ere he could see this glorious day.
He's not permitted to behold
These buttons and these belts of gold!
Nor our committeeman by night
In dress coats black and Waistcoats white
Nor sidewalk crowds assembling gay
Whene'er the band begins to play.
Nor all the radiant badges pressed
To many a broad and manly chest.
He may not hear the speeches made,
While rest the marchers on parade,
Nor see the flags from windows hurrd,
To dazzle the assembling world.
And therefore spite of all he's done,
You sigh of noble Washington.
Poor George
Evening star., 1900-12-12
Pride BEFORE n Fall.

Did you approach that member of the
legislature with an offer of pecuniary COM
pensation?' said one practical politician.
Il did, answered the other. 'He repu-
dated the suggestion with scorn.''
''Humph, I'm afraid wen have to disci-
pline him for acting proud and naughty
and trying to convey the impression that he
doesn't need money like ordinary people"
Evening star., 1900-12-12
Brain Finally Asserting Itself.

1t Is something really encouraging to
note that Yale actually feels humiliated on
account OF the three successive defeats
which she has sustained in hes debating
bouts with Harvard 1t denotes a growing
appreciation of the fact that, after ali,
there Is something worth cultivating be-
sides Drawn, and that brains come under
this category. The season for the INTEL
lectual faculties may now be said to have
set in.
Evening star., 1900-12-12
ThOuRhtlcSs.

II really believe" exclaimed Mrs. Cum
roX, that l am insulted,
What has happened?'
Il heard that most people of social posi-
ton had genealogical trees. SO l sent to
an expert, had one made and handsomely
framed"
Has any one ventured COMMENT
Not verbally. But when ii got here by
express it was marked in large letters
Fragile; handle with care
Evening star., 1900-12-12
SHOOTING STARS.


young man said Senator Sorghum. eff
you want to succeed in politics. never break
your word"
But are there not times when it is i'm
possible to keep prOmise?'
TO be sure. But you must make your
arrangements so that you don't break the
promise yourself. Put the blame on some
body else"
Evening star., 1900-12-12
Unwilling Agents of Evil.

When the Senate shall undertake the con-
sideration of the House army bill the anti
cSnteen amendment will probably fail. 1t
Is the nearly unanimous opinion of army
officers that the drinking habit Of soldiers
can be better regulated within the camp
than without. This opinion ought not to be
overridden In Difference to sentimental con-
sderations. Philanthropists always mean
well; but they sometimes become the un-
willing agents Of evil.
Evening star., 1900-12-12

The income tax collector does not hesitate
to remind Richard Croker that he must pay
cash for the privilege of being a Londoner.
And if he makes too much fuss about it he
may find himself socially Astorsized.
Evening star., 1900-12-12

II is hoped that Waldersee's feelings have
beer entirely soothed 1t would be too bad
for him to have travelled all the way from
Berlin to China merely to get scolded.
Evening star., 1900-12-12

American swindlers got $4,000 in Italy.
This does not begin to even up for what
Italy has gotten from Americans by means
of tips and other more recognized forms of
brigandage
Evening star., 1900-12-12

Il Is now said that the native Christians
in China have adequately idemnified them
seives by looting. Civilization is surely
beset with back-sliding.
Evening star., 1900-12-12

The queen gets liberal salary. but no
one complains that her speech OF less than
lE words was not enough for the money.
Evening star., 1900-12-12

Boni Castellane threatens to move to Lon
don. AS he hasn't much money left to
spend, Paris will probably not care much.
Evening star., 1900-12-12

The surrender of the bOlomen is likely to
cause cut in the rates for chronological
exhibits in the American sideshow.
Evening star., 1900-12-12

The German emperor and the relchstag
will put each others powers of politeness 20
some severe tests.
Evening star., 1900-12-12

Whatever career Mr.. Lease may choose
after divorce, it is not likely that he Will
aspire to be known as a ladies' man.
Evening star., 1900-12-12
Moved,

'Tis said "Old Sanity" at the Pole,
Is domiciled no more.
His reindeer now begin their stroll
From a department store.
Evening star., 1900-12-12

Many man. said Uncle Eben. 'talks
mighty wise an in doin' Is simply
wasnin' time dat he orter put in actin
sensible
Evening star., 1900-12-12

Holland Is a courageous country. but not
big enough to carry Dom Paul on its shoul-
derS.
Evening star., 1900-12-12
The Appropriation Bills.

Washington is healthy and promising and
not so small for its age
Cochise review., 1900-08-25
Will Vote on 8 New Scale.

MuNC1E, IND, Aug. 25.-A repre-. sentative from the recent conference of the Republic Iron and Steel company and the Amalgamated association at Detroit, in discussing tLe work of the meeting, says that the company held for an eight Der cent reduction, while the demands of the workmen were for an advance of 10 per cent.
 The officers of the Amalgamated as- sociatiom agreed to call vote of the lodges throughout the country on a proposition to alter the scale. This will bs taken this week, and it will be two weeks before the result can be told President Shatfer then will call for meeting with James Mutt, of Youngstown, Ohio, the wage adjuster for the Republic company and another attempt at settlement.
Cochise review., 1900-08-25

doubtless be remembered by all serious students of public affairs. addresses us to-day upon the more special prob lem of the taxation involved by the war, says the London Times. The pre- else amount of new taxation required data are obviously imperfect and must so remain for some time to come, while, on the other hand, there is room for some difference of opinion upon the question of how the necessary expendi. ture, whatever ii may be, should be di- vided between capital and revenue. We need not, therefore, pin ourselves to particular figures. It suftices for the moment to let the figures remain avowedly provisional and to deal with principles. There is one great dis tinction to be drawn at the outset between expenditure directly due to the war and expenditure arising out of the lessons the war has taught us,
 The expenditure directly due to the war ought to be and must be, as Sir Michael Hicks Beach has already in- timated, charge upon the territories involved in the struggle. The exaction of war indemnity from the van quished is perhaps the best established principle of modern international re. lations. If 1t be thought inapplicable to case in which the vanquished gov. ernments will cease 10 exist, then as e plain matter of accountancy the liber- ated territories must, to the extent of their ability, pay for their liberation, On either principle the cost of the war must be q first charge upon the rev, enues of the territories now known as the Transyaal and the Orange Free State. Happily we know that the wealth of the Transvaal is enormous Interest and sinking fund upon the war debt is burden that can easily be borne, and that will prove much light, CT than the Transvaal would have had to bear under the sway of the gangs of adventurers who have hitherto mis. governed it.
 People who say that this is capital tsts' war will no doubt reflect with
 
 pleasure that this is the way to mako the capitalists pay their proper share of it's cost. Apart from direct war ex penditure we have in sight continuing extra expenditure of apparently a, least some ten millions per annum It is made up of what is called normal increase of the army and navy esti mates-say couple of nilliops--an other couple of millions due to project ed additions to the army and six mil lions for temporary" measures o home defense. So far as really tempo rary the cost of these measures oughr to count as part of the war cost. But if these particular measures are not made permanent, and some of them we may hope, will not be persisted 1T. then other and wiser measures will have to be adopted if our army Is to be satisfactorily maintained on a footing commensurate with the necessities ot imperial defense. a.
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THE LOCAL CAMPAIGN
CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE. ]

tionable were voted down? And yet no instructions to the delegates were even suggested in the meeting.
 For two or three hours before the time for assembling it was known on the streets that members of the com. mittee were sharply divided on more than one question, and quite number of spectators attended with the expect ation of seeing lively time, but the battles must have been fought before hand for the meeting was devoid of any expressions of bitterness.
 Is is reported that In the interest of local harmony in the coming campaign, the majority conceded to the minority enough to account for the peculiarities already referred and that by following the opposition's declared prog ram, the Smith delegation was secured just the same. The Benson people are greatly pleased with the compliment given them by selecting that place for the convention town. They made no hard fight to secure it and their men even voted for Bisbee,
 From the remarks of some of the country delegates it would be inferred that Bisbee casts too large a demo- cratic vote, for it is on the basis of the vote cast that the representation on the committee is secured. The REVIEW promises to notice if any similar com. plaint comes from the repu blicans at their committee meetings.
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ANNIE LAURIE

Across the sea a fragment,
 Blown with the spray and miss shoreward from rosy distances,
 Where shade and shine hold tryst; An old song set in colorings
 Of gold and amethyst A ship on the horizon
 Where misty curtains cling. Lightly to clearer levels
 Her sails of violet swing; A schooner nearing the harbor--
 Listen The sailors sing: "Maxwelton braes are bonnie,
 Where early fa's the dew. Twas there sweet Annie Laurie Gave me her promise true.'' oh, the rainbow lights of boyhoo6 Kindle my skies anew. 'Maxwelton braes are bonnie" How sweet that old refrain! The promises of morning
 Break into bloom again, And on the lowly roof hear The music of the rain. "Maxwclton braes are bonnie" There's mother at the door. The cattle down the dusky lane Are coming as of yore; And, mounted on the pasture hafa, swing and sing once more, ''Maxwelton braes are bonnie" Oh, bonnie maid of mine, Thro all the mists of distance Again the dark eyes shine; The world Is full Of music,
 And living seems divinel Across the sea a fragment,
 Blown with the spray and mist Shoreward from rosy distances, Where shade and shine hold tryst; A vision and a memory,
 In gold and amethyst. Jennie Bodge Johnson, in Lewiston