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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-11-15

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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-11-15

THIS IS \ long COMMUNICATION
much longer than I should have ad-
mitted to this column had Il been less
snapogtatas as 4 representative letter. II
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-12-18
The Christmas Atmosphere,

Among all evenings in the year. and all
the days, there is no other evening like
Christmas eve, no other day like Christ
mas day. Whether the eve and the day
be dark and stormy, or still and fair,
does not matter. The difference is not in
the weather or the season. but in that
more subtle atmosphere which, from gem
GRAFTON to generation through all the CEN
turtles, has been our inheritance from that
first Christmas eve and day when a new
born Babe sent its wailing cry from the
manger OF Bethlehem.
The world looks different through this
Christmas atmosphere. However festive
or sad the occasion, however gay or
gloomy the streets may be, whatever may
be our surroundings, the Christmas feel
ing is there. No one may say just where
In 1t lies. 1t is like an unseen halo that
glorifes and makes holy every good
thought and impulse, while it reveals in
darker relief whatever Is tragic, unworthy
or vicious. A great disaster on Christmas
eve or day shocks US as 1t does at no
other season; a great JOY comes in that
sweet raiment of gladness that only
Christmas brings. Through nineteen CEN
turtles has this light fingered round the
hearts of men, and through all those ages
it has not grown dim. Year after year
slips by and is added to the past. But
with each Christmas eve and day our
homes and our highways are once more
filled with the old, sweet. joy-the halo
from that star which rose Ger Bethlehem.
-GDecember st. Nicholas.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-12-18
NEWS IN BRIEF.
Sweep for Democrats in Boston.

sweep Tor democrats In Boston.
Patrick A. Collins, Democrat, was re-
elected mayor OF Boston Tuesday by a
plurality of 20, $685.. the largest lead ever
given a mayoralty candidate in the his
tory of the city. Ii was a clean sweep for
the Democrats. who will control the board
of aldermen solidly and a large majority
in the common council the coming year.
James a. Gallivan was elected to the board
of street commissioners, defeating Isaac
Il. +. Allen. Republican. a negro. who has
served In the governors council. The
election was notable for the Republican
apathy, the vote for George n. Swallow
for mayor falling of more than 80 per
cent. from that given the party candi-
date two years ago. and 20 per cent. from
the vote for Gov. Bates in the recent state
election. In Cambridge Mayor McNamee
was defeated by a plurality OF $50 by
Judge A. l.. Daley. a non-partisan can
didate.
Elections were held in several other
Massachusetts cities. one of interest to
many Nermonters being in North Adams,
where DR.. +. ID. Stafford. formerly OF
Stamford and Nottingham, was reelected
mayor by a majority OF 744, only four less
than his large majority OF last year. He
carried every ward in the city. North
Adams voted for license by a majority OF
325.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-12-18
IN THE LOCAL FIELD.
BRooKLINE.
Death Of Mrs. Arthur M. Robbins.

Death Of Mrs. Arthur M. Robbins.
Minnie NJ, only daughter of Mrs. j..
Day of Woodclim, N. j., and wife Of
Arthur M. Robbins, died at the home Of
c.. M. Robbins Monday, Dec. Ia, of pull
monary tuberculosis. She came to YER
mont three years ago for her health, liv-
ing In the family of c. M. Robbins sew
eral months. Being much improved in
health she returned to New Jersey and
stayed with her mother until her health
again failed and she came back to Mr.
Robbins's, and on Nov. %, 1901, she was
married to Arthur NJ. Robbins, son OF c.
M. Robbins. Soon after their marriage
they went to Williamsville to live. Mr..
ROBBINS securing employment in A.. M.
Merriheld's mill. Last February Mrs.
Robbins was in such poor health tina
they came to live with his parents. She
had a sweet, lovable character and was
beloved by all who knew her, having many
friends, both in WilliamsVille and this
place. She had been a great sufferer sew
eral months. but bore ii all with patience
ana Christian courage, saying that ut
was all best" She was tenderly and low
ingly cared for by her husband. mother
and mother-in-law Funeral services were
held at the residence of G.. NJ. Robbins on
Wednesday at 2 o'clock, Rev. Wayne
Brewster officiating. The burial will be
in Woodclih, n. j., her former home.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-12-18
Germ of Scarlet Fever Discovered.

DR.. Frank Burr Mallory, OF the Harvard
Medical School, has given to the Boston
Society of Medical Sciences important
information as to the cause of scarlet
fever, following a long and exhaustive
investigation. The main point of his
discovery is that the germ of the disease
is OF animal and not vegetable origin, as
has been held. Cures are said to be made
easier as a result of the discovery.
DR.. Mallory is able to show that the in
lection in scarlet fever is by a protozoa
and to trace the development of the dis
ease through the successive stages OF an
imal growth. lie is also able to demon
strate the similarity of the protozoa to
the organism which causes malaria. Up
to now 1t has been held in the medical
world that the germ of scarlet fever was
a vegetable organism, DR.. Mallory comes
from Cleveland and graduated from Har-
ward in 1856 n from the medical school
in 1900.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-12-18
The Little Cup Of Tears.

There is a very beautiful and simple
story often heard in North Germany when
Christmas time draws near. 1t Is old, yet
told as ever new, so simple is its faith
and hope, so universal is its need.
The cup of tears has become to simple
hearts what In Memoriam' is to our
more cultered minds, and for every moth
er throughout the world it bears its mes
sage.
A devoted mother had but one child, a
beautiful little girl, and every thought and
wish and desire in life centered on this
child in the mothers heart.
Then the Father in Heaven sent a great
sickness over the land, and the little girl
sickened and grew worse. For three days
and three nights the mother watched and
wept and prayed and wrestled with God,
eating nothing, neither sleeping nor rest
ing, only calling out Give me my child's
Efe!' But the child died.
U~nspeakable was the mothers grief.
She refused to be comforted, but called
aloud day and night on her child to come
back to her.
ON the third night the door was softly
opened, and out of her eyes, swollen and
disfigured with tears, the mother could
barely see a little angel, but the face was
the face of her child.
omllnS SWeetly, the little one held up
in her tiny hand a small cup, brimful and
all but running over.
Then the soft, clear voice said: Dear
est mother, do not weep any more for
me, not even a tear. My cup is full,
and the Angel of Grief, who has gathered
all your tears for me in this cup, says
that if it overfiows l shall not have the
JOY which other children have in heaven.
l am so happy and so well now, without
any pain, won't you try TO be happy. too,
and help me?"
So the mothers heart was satisfied. II
her child was well and happy, without
pain, why should she be selfish by weep
ing and wailing, and SO disturb the little
ones joy.
So she wiped her tears, and went forth
to help mothers who had many children
and few comforts, and every Christmas
she Travelled around with Kris Kringle to
fill stockings and shoes for the sake OF
the Angel Child in Heaven.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-12-18
WEST ToWNSHEND.
Fair and Festival.

dHu FSetlNdI.
The ladies' aid society held their second
annual fair on Dec. IL, afternoon and
evening. a good number OF people at
tended, including several from out-of
town. The first attraction, on the east
OF the hall, was a long table prettily
decorated, where Mrs. Lima Gale and Miss
Hortense Switzer displayed a variety of
fancy articles, and Mrs. Flora Grout sup
piled her customers with children's books
for the holidays. Next was the rum
mage table. in the corner OF the hall,
which was in charge OF Mrs. Nettie Bur
roughs and Mrs. Lois Harris. At the head
OF the hall was a large and varied stock Of
quilts. rugs, aprons, sweeping caps, tray
cloths. etc, presided over by Mrs. Bertha
Blood and Mrs. Alta Hadlock. A candy
booth contained a good supply OF fruits.
cornballs and homemade confections,
which met with "A ready sale. This table
was in charge of Mrs. Norma Howard and
Misses Myra Hardy. Fay Holt and Edith
Nadlock. on the west side OF the hall,
draped in the national colors. was the
childten's table, which contained articles
of their own handiwork. including several
p~rettily dressed dolls, prominent among
which was the bridal group, consisting
of bride and groom, bridesmaid and flow
er girls. The table was presided over by
Eta Capwell, Mildred Hardy and Frances
Barber. At lunch table Mrs. Angie How
ard and Mrs. Bertha Boyden dispensed
sandwiches. cake and coffee to all Who
desired.
The stage attraction consisted of a
pleasing program under the direction of
Mrs. Ida Holt and Mrs. Bertha Blood.
Miss Ethel Eddy recited, Miss Myra Hardy
sang, and four boys in costumes sang
Under the Bamboo Tree The Peak
Sisters made their appearance and Our
Village Orchestra" did credit to them
selves and bore of the laurels they SC
nobly won. An auction sale disposed OF
many articles left and afforded amuse-
ment for the company. Thanks are due
to all who helped to make the occasion
a success.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-12-18
RIST MAS.

tPrize Poem in December St. Nicholas
League.l
The snow lies deep on the moorlands
The night sinks gently down.
While the chill winds sad vibrations
Shake the forest bare and brown;
But although the night is dreary,
There's a glory in the skies:
For, behold, the little Christ-child
In a manger lowly lies.
Oh, wild winds, carry the story,
And spread the tidings afar
That the birth Of the King of Glory
Is heralded by a star!
Oh. angels with exultation
Sing loud your praises sweet
While the wise men haste from distant
lands
To worship at his feet.
For he was by angels welcomed,
And by prophets long foretold,
So they travel far through the gloomy
night
To offer him myrrh and gold.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-12-18
When Dreams Come True.

With ringing, jingling, tinkling bells,
The dancing, prancing reindeer tells
That Christmas day is here again
With Peace on earth, good will to men"
And when dear little sleepy-heads
Are bundled in their little beds,
They dream they hear the RENDERS hoofs
A-pattering on the snowy roofs.
They dream that Christmas day Is here,
The gladdest day Of all The year.
They dream their stockings overflow.
Crammed full of gifts from top to toe.
They dream OF lighted Christmas trees,
or Christmas frolic, games and glees,
Roast turkey and plum pudding, too
They wake and find their dream is true.
-[December st. Nicholas.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-12-18
SOUTH VERNON,

George Ellsworth Brooks, eldest son of
George M. Brooks. who went to the Low
enthal sanitarium in Kankakee, ILL.,, Oct,
26, has made gradual improvement under
the goat lymph treatment, and although
not fully recovered is expected home the
latter part of the week. He will continue
the treatment at his home three months,
when his doctor believes he will ave fully
recovered from the heart, spinal and nerve
trouble for which he has been under treat
ment. His family remained at home
with the exception of one brief visit to
Brattleboro with relatives during the
weeks of his enforced absence.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-12-18
Cashier Short In Accounts Shot Himself.

Asa c. Bushnell, AZ, cashier of the Yale
National bank in New Haven, Conn, shot
himself through the head in the base
ment of the bank Tuesday morning soon
after the arrival of the examiner, and
died an hour and a half later at Grace
hospital. No suspicion of wrong-doing on
his part had been entertained, but an in
vestigation after the suicide showed his
accounts to be $12. 900 to SIS, 900 short.
The money had been lost in speculation.
Mr.. Bushnell had been cashier OF the bank
only n few months, but had been employ
ed as assistant cashier and in other ca
pacities for about 20 years.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-12-18
SOUTH NEWFANE,

School began on Monday with Miss Jcs-
sic farnell Of California az teacher.
j. l.. Morse has taken down the l. to
his house and is building a new one much
larger.
Henry ~Burnbridge of Springfield, Mass.
is visiting at G. f. Browns and with
other friends.
Samuel Morse Is seriously III. S. G..
Shepard Is more comfortable. Mrs. G. f..
Sparks is on the sick list.
Our young people are busy rehearsing
FOR Christmas exercises, which will be held
on Friday evening, Dec. 25.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-12-18
Republican National Convention to Be
Held In Chicago.

The Republican national committe, in
session in Washington Saturday de-
cided to hold next years national con-
ferring the question of Porto Rican rep
resentation, the problem of socialism and
the rights OF negroes to subcommittee
the committee adjourned to meet in Chic
ago at the call Of the chairman. In the
evening Senator Hanna entertained the
committee at dinner. Entire harmony
prevailed at the committee meeting and
the numerous conferences which were
held. 1t is not doubted that Senator Han
ma will Loyalty support President Roose-
welt, although 1t is thought probable that
his health will not permit him to retain
the craftsmanship.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-12-18
VERNON,

a. G. Barnes is in Manchester this week
on, business.
The next social party and dance will
be held in Whithed's hall next Tuesday
evening. Dec. %.
Rev. r. X. Marvin will preach in the
Union church next Sunday at 230 p. m.
After the services a meeting OF the Young
Peoples Christian Union will be held
The subject, The Christmas Spirit" will
be considered, reference. Matthew, 2. All
are invited TO attend and take part in this
service.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. G.. Barnes entertained
the neighbors' last Saturday evening.
AT cards the first prize was taken by Mr..
Mooney. progressive by E. ii. Akley and
third by a. II. Jaquith. Mr.. and Mrs.
Mooney gave several excellent musical
selections on violin and piano, and re-
freshments were served. g.
The next regular meeting OF Vernon
Grange will be held on Saturday OF TINS
week, when the annual election OF officers
will take place. The meeting will begin
promptly at 7.S0 o'clock. The Grange was
represented at the state meeting at Rut-
land last week by the master, F. +. john
son. and wife.
Tho burial OF Warren NJ. Howe took
place Saturday in the North cemetery af-
ter the arrival OF the IL o'clock train from
the south. A service was held the pre-
vious evening at the home in Greenfield,
Mass. The body was accompanied from
Greenfield by his mother. Mrs. Celia Howe,
and aunt, Miss Putnam, and by the
cousins, George Howe OF Boston and
Mrs, Cora Moore of Lafayette, Ind. who
were with Mr.. Howe during his last illness
at Oshkosh, Wis. and by Mrs. John Howe
and son of Providence. and other rela-
tives and friends from Greenfield and
Bernardston. Many friends from this
A-rn ,rI D-ot.fIA-1 InAltlfnn rnRrA-
sentatives from the knights Templar COM
mandery in the latter place, were In
waiting at the railroad station and a long
procession proceeded to the cemetery,
where the impressive commital service OF
the Knights Templar were performed,
with f. II. Holden, eminent commander,
and Rev. f. T, Mathison, prelate. Many
beautiful floral tributes were sent by the
organizations to which Mr. Howe belonged,
and by relatives and personal friends.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-12-18
NIX, BRATTLEBORO FRIDAY, DECEMBER Is, 1908.
GLORIA IN EXCELSIS.
A CHRISTMAS ANTHEM.

( [By the VERY REVEREND CHARLES w.
8 STUBS, ID. D., Dean of Ely. Eng.l
Z 1.
: o blessed town of Bethlehem
s Within thy gray-green shade,
: Hinged round with terraced vineyard
s And depth Of olive glade:
! There on thy high green pastures
Z The shepherds watch their sheep,
5 The low large moon shines glimmering
( Ger all the upland steep.
Z IL.
) What music of the heavens
Z What magic song of bliss
What vision of the night-tide-
: What mystic light is this2
The silly sheep are blinded,
: The shepherds in amaze
s Stand awestruck, all the hillside
: With glory is ablaze!
The Angels joyous chorus
: Rings out into the night.
o Gloria in Excelsisl
Sing praises in the height.
Sing praises, men of Bethlehem,
Sing praises here below,
For Peace on earth and goodwill
He doth on you bestow.
{ w.
For on this day is born there
Within your little town
: A child who Christ the Lord is
) Yet wears no earthly crown
He bringeth joy and gladness
} To you and all mankind,
Yea, Peace on earth and goodwill
: To men of equal mind.
J V.
o blessed town of Bethlehem,
How happy is thy statei
How blest above all palaces
The stable at thy gate
For there in manger-cradle
: (0h true the angel wordD
As King enthroned of all the worlds
Reigns Jesus Christ the Lord.
s From The outlook.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-12-18
You Have Seen These Before.

Why are bushes like little girls? Be
cause they become women.
What is it that works when 1t plays
and plays when it works?-A fountain.
What is the longest word in the English
language?-Smiles; because there is a
mile between the first and last letter.
What would a blind crocodile say If 1t
could speak?-Tve no eye, dear Qdea).
What is the question of the age?-How
old are you?
What has a cat that no other animal
has?-Kittens.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-12-18
Marines Watching for Colombian Troops


a company of marines from the United
States cruiser Prairie was landed at Co
Ion Monday under the Of Capt.
Smedley d. Butler. and Immediately
started by train for Panama. The des-
tination OF the marines is said to be
iaviza, up the San Miguel gulf and Turia
river. 1t is believed that the decision of
the naval authorities to station marines
at iaviza may possibly be owing to the
reports that Colombian troops have been
seen in that direction. but up to the pres
ent time there is nc reason TO believe that
any large force is under orders to march
on Panama from Cauca. The opinion
seems to prevail that the few Colombian
soldiers seen were probably scouts who
were e~ndeavoring to learn what proven
tive and protective measures were being
taken by the republic OF Panama and
that 1t was their presence which gave
rise to the exaggerated rumors of a
speedy attack by Colombia on the 18TH
mus.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-12-18
GUARDIANS l

GUARDIANS NOTICE.
The undersigned having been appointed
by the Hon. Probate Court for the lls-
trict of Marlboro. Guardian of said .No99
W. Dunklee, by virtue of an order of sara
court, hereby gives notice to all creditors
of said Noah w. Dunklee to present thel1
claims to said guardian, and that 6 months
from the 14th day of December, 1905 :
creditors to present their claims to him
for examination and allowance.
Dated at B~rattleboro, this 14th day III
December, A, D., 1908. 5l-l
PRESCOTT S. EAMES, Guardian.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-12-18

Mrs. Mary +. Chellis and her daughter,
Mabel, We're seriously burned, the former
probably fatally, in their home in SPRING
field, Mass, Saturday. as the result OF an
explosion of a bottle of stove polish which
the daughter was holding in her hands,
Both were taken to the Mercy hospital.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-12-18

A CARD-I wish to express my deep
appreciation to my many friends, to
Beauseant commandery, Knights Templar,
and especially to Mr.. and Mrs. George II
Hubbard, for kind attentions and for ex-
pressions of sympathy at the funeral OF
my beloved son, Warren NJ. Howe, and for
the tributes to his memory.
MRS. CELIA +. HOWE.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-12-18

Our Yuletide season was specially OBJ
served by the Teutonic races as the time
when Freyer, or Fro, the sun god, awoke
and rekindled the fires.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-12-18
Christmas Time. Down South.

Christmas times, believers - Christmas
times down South!
All de richest juices meltin' in yo' mouth!
All de years sweet honey gethered in a
heap;
Dancin' in de cabins till de chillun des
can't sleep!
Christmas times, believers
Hear de house doors slam!
En-, best of all, de darkies
Dey drinks de white folks dram!
Christmas times. believers-hing de white
sane down.!
Here come all de fddlers dat gwine to
wake de town!
All de ole-time dancers from fur befo' de
war
Wen dey hear a fiddle, know what dey
Twin for!
Christmas times, believers
OATS de word / say!
Even de grayhead' deacons
VIII dance the worl' away!
Lissen at dem fiddles!-Ain't dey singin'
sweet!
En- dar's de table, loaded wild fines pos
sum meat!
Balance to yo' partners when de fiddle
SCUM;
Glory Misunderstanding de gals aroun'!
Christmas times, believers
OATS de times for me!
Cabin floor a-creakin'
En- music flown free!
-[Frank l.. Stanton in Golfers Weekly.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-12-18

istrator upon the estate OF Joseph NJ,
Houghton, late of Guilford, in said dis
trict, deceased, has filed his petition N
the whole of the Real Estate of said de,
ceased will be beneficial to the heirs ana
all persons interested therein, and pray
the same time filed in this Court what
purports to be the consent in writing OF
all the heirs residing in this State 70
the same be heard at the session OF said
Court, to be held at the Probate once
in Brattleboro, on the last Saturday OF
YOU may be heard in the remise if you
see cause. 5O-52
A. F. SCHWENK, Register.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-12-18
MOTHER N CHILD.

Mother and Child There is no holier sight
In all the realms of morning and of night;
And all the meaning of that word, Divine,
Shines in the tender glory of this sign.
The world learns Worship here; it kneels in awe,
Seeing a mystery, knowing a mighty law.
Sin cannot live in presence of this grace,
No least unworthiness perplex the place.
Here Good doth dwell, but never baneful Doubt,
For Love and loneliness would cast it out,
Were prophet voices still, the heavens brass,
Here would a new Evangel come to pass;
Out from the dark a rose-leaf hand would leap,
Close to the Eternal Throne the ancient world to keep.
-[From the December Century.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-12-18
A, F. Regis.

STATE OF Vermont, Marlboro, SIS.
- The Probate Court for said District
To all persons interested in the estate
OF ELLEN r. COLE, late of Brattleooro'
in said district. Greeting.
You are hereby notified that this Court
will decide apon the allowance of the ac-
count of c. II. Pratt. Executor upon the
estate OF Ellen E. Cole, late OF Brattiie-
boro, in said district, deceased, and de-
cree distribution thereof to the persons
to be held at the Probate Office in Brat
tleboro, in said District, on the 2btni
day of December, A. ID. 1908, when and
lses, II you see cause. 50-52
A. +. SCHWENK. Register.