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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-24
Some Christmas Notes.

In Silesia there is a superstition
that boy born on Christmas day
must be brought up lawyer or he
will become thief
Christmas mince pies in the seven.
teenth and eighteenth centuries were
made with crust so shaped as to rep
resent the manger.
In the fourth century the celebration
Of Christmas was fixed by the Latin
church for December 25th. Before
that time 1t had been a movable festi-
val like Easter.
In France 1t is common practice to
celebrate Christmas by giving an ex.
ira ration 20 domestic animals, ON the
theory that all creatures should unite
in rejoicing st this season.
In Sweden there is superstition
that the men nj the extreme northern
regions become wolves during Christ.
mas week
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-24
celebration al Lima, Peru.

Probably the most gorgeous Christ
mas spectacle in the world takes
in Lima, Peru, where a wonderful pro
cession several mines long winds
through the streets. bearing figures
of hundreds of saints and the sacred
pictures of the cathedral. Many thou
sands of soldiers in their bright uni
forms, Indian women, decked witt
ribbons and flowers, and asses heavily
laden with choice fruits and harness
ed with strings Of golden bells all ap
pear in line, and on stands passed
by the parade are representations 8;
scenes from the Nativity. At nigh
the whole city makes merry with gui
tars, castanets and weird native
dances, and the celebration ends with
great public feasts where rich and
poor exchange greetings.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-24
Merry Christmas.

In the rush OF early morning,
When the red burns through the gray.
And the wintry world lies waiting
For the glory OF the day,
Then we hear fitfui rustlin3
Just without upon the stair,
See two small white phantoms coming,
Catch the CLEAN of sunny hair.
Are they Christmas fairies stealing
Rows of little socks to fiji
Are they angels floating hither
With their message of goOd-willf
What sweet spell are these elves weaving.
As like larks they chfrp and sing7
Are these palms OF peace from heaven
That these lovely spirits bringf
Rosy feet upon the threshold
Eager faces peeping through,
With the first red ray of sunshine.
Chanting cherubs come In view;
Mistletoe and cleaning holly,
symbols of a blessed day
In their chubby hands they carry,
Streaming all along the way.
Well we know them, never weary
OF this innocent surprise;
Waiting, watching. listening always
With full hearts and tender eyes,
While our little household angels,
White and golden In the sun,
Greet us with the sweet old welcome
Merry Christmas, every one!"
Louise AlcOtt
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-24

ceived from st. Johns disciple. He
was martyred 202. Belonging to the
same local church, the Gallican. was
st. Martin, born 316, and made bishop
of Tours In 81. He of cource re-
ceiyed the customs as Ireneus deliv-
cred them. His sister was the mother
of St Patrick. apostle Of Ireland. The
Irish church converted northwestern
Europe. The day observed by all
these as the natal day of Christ is
Dec. 20.
Another reason may be given why
there should be no uncertainty about
the day. The primitive church was
made up chiefly of what Abraham
Lincoln aptly called "the plain peo-
pie" These as class are very OBJ
servant about days-and as accurate
as they are observant-but Indifferent
about years. Where is the American
that does not know that Feb. % is
Washington's birthday? But ask
these same individuals, as have done.
the year in which he was born, and
how few of them can give the correct
answer. Even so 1t is with the great
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-24

the Wise Men, or Magi, TO Jeru-
salem. afforded another basis for
calculation. The celebrated as
tronomer, Kepler. who fourished In
the end of the sixteenth and beginning
of the seventh century. found there
was conjunction of the three planets,
Mars, Jupiter and Saturn. In the sign
Pisces, which is the sign OF Judea, in
A. u. c. 74S. This conjunction he as
sumed to be the Star Of Bethlehem.
and accordingly fixed the year OF
Christ's birth at the date Of the con-
junction. Other calculations on the
same basis followed by such astron-
omers as Ideler, Wieseler, Pritchard.
etc. wieseler arrived at the date $50
A. U. c., or B, c. 1.
But if there are slight differences
and consequent doubt In the exact
year in which the Savior of mankind
was born, there appears to be no
doubt as to the day Of the month on
which the miraculous event occurred.
viz.. Dec. %.
That the day was observed from
th> very first is beyond question
not universally observed. however.
But the exceptions do not in the least
invalidate the date OF Dec. rs. 1t is
true that the local churches Of Pales-
tine. Egypt, Cyprus, Antioch, etc, OBJ
served on Jan. festival called Theo-
nhania (God Manifest, a name equal
Iy applicable to the Nativity and
Epiphany, as Gregory Nazienzen point
ed out. This custom prevailed only
for a comparatively short time, even
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-24
Mr.. Growers Case.

Frederika, Ia, Dec 2S.--Mr. A. 8.
Grover is now "A years of age. For the
last 80 years he has suffered a great
deal Of sickness and, although he is a
temperate man and never used spir'
its OF any kind, his kidneys had trou.
bled him very much. He said:
Il was told l had Diabetes and my
symptoms corresponded exactly to
those Of a young man who died Of Dia-
betes In this neighborhood. My feet
and limbs were bloated quite little.
II heard of Dodd's Kidney Pills and
at last determined to try them. took
In all ten boxes before was well and
now l can truthfully say that am all
right. The bloating is gone from my
feet and legs. | have gained eight
pounds in weight and can sleep well at
night and every symptom OF my trou-
BILE Is gone.
at is some time now since was
cured and l have not the slightest
return OF any symptom OF the old
trouble"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-24

Good Track, Good Trains, Good Time.
In each of these the New York Cen
trail is not surpassed, as thousands win
attest. Travellers between the West
and the East will find it to their advan-
age to use the New York Central
which, in point OF time, equipment,
roadbed, dining car service and scenic
attractions is first among the railroads
Of the world.
Send 2-cent stamp to George II.
Daniels, General Passenger Agent,
Grand Central Station. New York for
q copy OF the Illustrated Catalogue OF
the New York Centraps 'Four-Track
Series"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-24

The Filipinos are fond of SNOWY at
tire, and, II they can afford the ex-
pense. soon exhibit themselves in
American garments. After shipload
OF cheap straw hats with polka dot
bands arrived in Manila. and num-
Der Of young Americans appeared on
the streets with them, 1t was only a
few days before every native in sight
was capped in the same fashion.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-24

"eS aeeAS OAAJ 80
stature. In men,
tality he was a
giant. He was a
Scythian by birth.
one of a race
classed by itself In
st. Paul's termin-
ology: Greek, Jew,
Barbarian, Scythi-
an, bond. free
(Col. iii:11). 1t
may be interesting
to note that the old
name for the Irish,
Scuit, SCOTS, Scot,
is derived from
Scythia, between
which and Ireland
there was regu-
lar communication
early in A. d. No
doubt the Irish
would be quite
willing to claim
such a noted schol-
ar a kinsman. He
would be a fit
oompatriot with
tn Q celebrated
Duns Scots (from
whom, by the way,
Ounce" is derived
on the law of con-
trarieties), the
most learned man
of his day, and a
true born Irish
man. Dionysius
who was q monk.
was an expert
mathematician, and
versed in astro-
nomical knowl-
edge. The data
on which he based
his calculations led
him to fix on the
year of Rome 754
as that in which
Christ was born.
This year. 754, he
counted as A. d. I,
the first year of
the Christian era.
T his reckoning
came gradually to
be accepted and is
still retained in
use.
"The Star In the
East" or. as 1t is
popularity called,
the Star OF Bethle-
ham that nt,fdad
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-24

leSllVaIS OF the
church. There may
be an uncertainty
about the year, but
none about the
day.
But Is not Dec.
rs about midwin-
ter, and therefore
too cold for shep-
herds to abide in
the fields at night?
Many are under
such mistaken no
ton. But 1t is a
mistake begotten
of ignorance of
climatic conditions
In Palestine. A
sufficient answer
would be that the
, early Christians
n ev err advanced
that objection
against the observ
ance of Dec. Is.
But the testimony
OF travellers is al.
together against
such objections. ]
may mention such
names as Toblen.
Barclay, Schwartz,
Ranyolf, Schubert.
etc, who witness
to the mildness of
the season, and
testify that from
the middle Of De
cember TO the mid
die OF February
the weather is, In
fact, beautiful:
"The f1ocks were
led into the fields
again, and blowing
and sowing were
carried on, the
earth was clothed
with rich verdure
and the ground
was carpeted with
flowers" Sue b
was the season
when Christ was
born in Bethle
hem.
Who were the
shepherds to whom
the angel of the
Lord appeared?
They were not or
binary shepherds
You remember two
lambs were offered
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-24

II came upon the midnight clear,
That glorious song of old,
From angels bending the earth
To touch their harps Of gold
Peace the EARTH goodwill 10 men,
From heavens allgracious King;
The world in solemn stiffness lay
To hear the angels sing.
Still through the cloven skies they
come,
With peaceful wings unfured;
And still their heavenly music floats
Der all the wea5 world;
Above Its sad and lonely plains
They bend on lowering wings,
And Ger it5 Babel sounds
The blessed angels sing
o we, beneath lfes crushing load,
Whose forms bending low,
Who tot! along the climbing way
With painful steps and slow!
Look now for glad and golden hours
Come swiftly the wing;
oh, rest beside the weary road,
And hear the angels sing
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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-24

About 250,00o canary birds are an
nually raised by the peasants of Ger
many. OF these 100000 are shipped
TO the United States. The next
greatest demand for the birds comes
from England. which takes 10000
birds annually. The best singers are
usually sold in Germany. where high
er prices can be obtained for them
than anywhere else.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-24

A woman in Peitau. Syria. caught
big hare in wire trap. She
smacked her lips in anticipation OF q
delicious meal. With a handkerchief.
in the corner Of which was tied roll
of bank notes amounting to over q
thousand dollars, she tried to strange
the animal, but the hare made dash
for liberty, and got away with the
handkerchief and the money.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-24

And this shall be sign unto you.
Ye shall find the babe wrapped in
swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-24

The chestnut crop is failure but
the tiresome story teller is with us
always.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-24

You never hear any one complain
about Defiance Starch" There IL
none to equal It in quality and guam
tity, 16 ounces. 10 cents. Try It now
and save your money.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-24

A razorless shave is a cheap and
desirable luxury. 1t may be enjoyed
by using a paste invented by DR.. w.
Z. Dreyfus. chief chemist at the Belle
vue Hospital, New York City. When
the paste is applied to the face. al
lowed TO remain there two minutes.
and then washed on, the hair comes
of with 1t, leaving a smooth skin.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-24
SToRIETTES.

The late Gustav Won Moser, the sue
cessful German author of comedies,
whose name is best remembered in
this country in connection with "The
Private Secretary" used to show his
friends little crystal urn in which
he ordained that his ashes were to
rest after his cremation. From ev-
cry one of the many laurel wreaths
showered on him after the premiere
of new success" so the story goes,
he used to pluck single leaf. burn
1t, and lay its ashes in the urn. And
so, you see,' he was wont to say with
his sunny smile, one of these days
shall really be resting on my laurels'
And so 1t came about. for his whimsi-
cal request was scrupulously OBJ
served"
II is related that a Democratic
member once ventured to challenge
one of Uncle Joe" Cannon's state
ments. "Mr. Blank is mistaken"
sharply replied Mr.. Cannon. This
form of denial was contrary TO the
rules because It mentioned a member
by name instead of as the gentleman
from Indiana" The offended demo
crat called the Speakers attention to
the breach of rules. The Speaker ex-
jlained, and instructed the new mem
Der to proceed in order With a sweep
ing and courteous bow, which has
since become famous, Mr.. Cannon
said: IF the venerable and august
gentleman who is such a stickler for
the rules will bear with me, beg to
inform him that he lies under n mis-
take"
Professor T. N. Carver tells an
amusing story of clergyman friend.
Tho, upon one of his trips through the
West, observed that almost every man
he met and spoke with used profanity.
Finally he found one man who talked
to him for twenty minutes without u.s.
ing an oath. AS they were about to
separate the clergyman shook hands
with the stranger. and said: "You
don't know how glad / am to have q
chance to have a talk with man like
you. You are the first man have met
for three days who could talk for five
minutes without swearing" The
stranger was so surprised at this de-
plorable state of affairs that he I'm
stantly and innocently calculated:
'"Well, I'll be damned!"
General Gordon says that, on one
occasion during the Civil War, o
threatened attack of Federal troops
brought together number of Con-
federate officers from several com.
mands. After a conference as to the
proper disposition of troops for re-
sisting the expected assault, the South
ern officers withdrew into small log
hut standing near, and united In pray
er to Almighty God for His guidance.
AS they assembled. one of the gener-
ais was riding within hailing distance.
and General Harry Heth of Hills
corps stepped to the door of the log
cabin and called to him to come and
unite with his fellow-ofiicers In pray
err. The mounted general did not I'M
derstand the nature of Generals
Heth's invitation, and replied: mo
thank. you. general; no more at pres
emit; I've just had some.
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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-24

The easiest thing in the world to
lose Is q reputation.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-12-24

Probable Error OF . Years In, Dionysius
Blessed Virgin Through st. John, Poiyearp,
rs In Palestine, VINO the Shepherds Were
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-06-24

ciate music. The Bismarck band has,
through somewhat d~iscouraging cir
c~umstances, and lack of substantial
support, forged ahead and is one of
the best musical organizations in the
state. 1t has taken time and a great
deal of practice to gain this distinc-
ton and the boys should be given to
understand that their efforts are APP
preciated. They should not be al
lowed to lose heart. There should be
a fund raised from some source to
make it an object for the organization
to keep together-to keep its leaders
in the city, assist them in securing
and holding positions. We want out
uoor concerts this summer. Strangers
in the city are attracted by these con
siderations of the public's comfort and
amusement and the result is of finan
cial benefit to the merchants and citi
zens generally. Let us encourage the
band. The Tribune wants suggestions
from those to whom this appeals as tc
the best way to accomplish the desired
end.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-06-24
OFF FOR CAMP.
Company A Leaves in Special Coach
Fer the State E~ncampment.

Fer the state EnCdfnpnent
Company A left this afternoon on
the , o'clock train in special coach
for the state encampment at the Chau-
tauoua grounds. Devils Lake. The
ompan goes out 30 strong, this being
no largest number of this company
To attend an encampment for some
wears past. The boys presented a fine
appearance and soldierly bearing as
they marched to the train that was
highly creditable as well to themselves
as TO Can't. Gushing. who has been un
firing in his efforts to bring the com
many M TO its present high standard
4 large number of citizens were at
the depot to witness their departure
Those reporting for camp duty We're:
Can't. ". F. Cushing; 1st Lieut.. j
/. Kelley. 2nd 1t. T. Mccormack; Isl
Serct E. NJ. Moore: @. NJ. Sergt. VIM
Couch. Sergeants w. L. Wilton, g.. A
Kositzky. c. b. Waid, G. Marsh; Cor
porals E. B. Sundquist, c. l.. Proctor
T Halloran, F. Erickson, j. NJ. Walk
up. G. Crawford; Musicians ShaddeI
and Meyers; Privates Anderson. {. f
Anderson. Axel, Anderson, Ole, Bliss
Carlson. Champaign. D~eitzmann, ELS
more. English, Fetch, Finney, Gorsuch
qrris. Herbert, Hatch, Henzler, Hal
rison C. v, Hines. Holley, Hornel
Johnson F.. jenkins, Johnson A.. LOT
nor. Mason. Mckinney, Moran. O'CoI
nor. OBrien. Pollock, Robideau. Roi
leu. Rowe White. Woodmansee, Spe'
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-06-24
VIM. BREEN,
Bismarck. n. D., June %, 100
Washington. Boston. Niagara Falls
On One Excursion Ticket.

June 25th, 26th and 9th excur-
sion tickets to Boston will be sold
via Pennsylvania Short Lines for
Christian Scientist meeting; also July
1st. End. Bird. 4th and 9Th for National
Educational Association meeting. Tick
cts may be obtained good going via
Washington, with s%top-overs at the
National Capital, Baltimore and Phila
delphia. From New York the triI
may be made over all rail route o.
by steamer to Boston. Returning ex
cursionists may visit Niagara Falls
| For details communicate with II. H
DERING, A. G.. P. Agt., No. 2 She
] man street, Chicago.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-06-24
MASONIC HopiEs.
Grand Lodge Of Blue Lodge Masons
in Session at Fargo.

Forum: The fourteenth annual
communication of the grand lodge, A.
F. & A. NJ, of North Dakota was called
to order by w. L. Stockwell, in the
great auditorium of the Masonic Tenn
pie at high moor today. After the for
NAL opening ceremonies and the ap-
pointment of preliminary committees
an adjournment was taken until 2
o'clock this afternoon. At this latter
session the annual reports of the
grand master and other officers were
read and proper action taken. The
following grand officers were reported
present:
Grand Master. Walter L. Stockwell,
Grafton.
Deputy Grand Master, James T.
Blackjack, Walhalla.
Senior Grand Warden, James w.
Foley, Bismarck.
junior Grand Warden. John Scott,
Cakes.
Grand Treasurer, Clinton d. Lord,
Park River.
Grand Secretary, Frank J. Thomp.
son, Fargo.
Grand Chaplain. Lawrence G.. Moul
trie. Valley City.
Senior Grand Deacon, Grant S. Ha
ger. St. Thomas.
Junior Grand Deacon, Louis j. Jacob
son. Hope,
Senior Grand Steward, John Reiss
beck, Dickinson.
Junior Grand Steward, Sylvester J
Hill, Fargo.
Grand Marshal. Halfdan Bendeke
Grand Forks.
Grand P%ursuivant, Joseph NJ. Stew
{ art, Mayville.
Grand Tyler, James l.. Green, Shel
[ don.
At the opening of the session tn
delegates and officers We're supplied
by Secretary Thompson with a dis
tinctive badge in honor of the meet
: ing. From a button which containe,
: d life-like vignette photo of the gran
master were suspended two blue rl
. bone indicating the meeting and tn
, date.
The grand lodges of the Royal Arc
. and O. z. S. will convene on Thur:
day.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-06-24
o

c A. Burton is spending a few days
in South Dakota.
Helen Burton is visiting with friends
81 Washburn a few days.
Y r Lowell came in from Fargo
on last nights North Coast Limited
and is looking after some legal busi'
ness in the city today. Mr.. Lowell VII
no remembered as one of the demo
cratic candidates for member OF con
gross during last falls campaign.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-06-24
ua,f Fare to All Points East.

via The Duluth, South Shore and At
,a,,o nv. Single fare for the round
,rio 10 all points in Canada, east Of
on.en Sound, all points in New York,
.,oont New York City, all points in
Massachusetts,, Rhode Island, Yer
Connecticut, New Hampshire,
New brunswick and Nova Scotia.
riolsts will be on sale June 18th to
oe.b inclusive, and good for return
.ossaee until Sept. LIST. 1909.
For further information sleeping
car reservation, ETC., please write 'r
MART ADSON,
Genl Agent.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-06-24
EXCITEMENT IN KIDDER.
Pat Lyon Tells the Forum About the
Gold Discovery in kidder County.

Fargo Forum: Hon. Pat Lyon was
in Fargo yesterday purchasing a car
load of farm machinery. He reports
great excitement around Steele over
the reported finds of gold eight miles
north of that city. Several weeks ago
J. Elliott was digging a well and he
noticed the sand was unusually gilt
tering. He brought a tobacco sack
of it in and asked a storekeeper about
it. He advised that it be sent to the
school of mines at the Minnesota Uni
versity. Word now comes back to
send another larger specimen, and
then came a message to express 200
pounds at their expense. They then
reported that if the ground was not
"salted," it was very rich in gold. Mr.
Elliott will not give out the analysis
| but numerous claims are being stake6
out all over the hills north of Steele
Quite a number of the first claimants
were from st. Paul and Minneapolis
and othes arrived Sunday from Aber
deem. S. d. The two wells in which
the sand was found are seventy AM
1OS feet deep and are down to bedrock
The pay streak is found in gray sand
Immediately on top of the rock.
Mr.. Lyon said that it was a questio,
&c To whether these claims would hOl
in farms already proved up on as as
ricultural land.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-06-24
New York Passengers
Should Carefully Consider

the facilities offered by
tho Pennsylvania Short Lines via Chi
cago for quick transportation and SUI
perior accommodations. Ten days
stop-oyers allowed at Washington and
Philadelphia on New York tickets
Find out about it by addressing II. X
DERING. A. G. P. Agt., No. 2 Sherman
street. Chicago.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-06-24

Symptoms of Appendicitis-Hon.
John Satterlund. receiver Of the L. S.
land Office is confined TO his bed with
an ailment the symptoms of which are
very much like appendicitis. His pay
stefan anticipates nothing serious.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-06-24
Returned from Cannon Ball-Bi.

Returned from Cannon Ball-Bishop
Mann and daughter returned from
Standing Rock and left on the after
noon train for Fargo. The Bishop has
been visiting the various parishes on
the Indian reservation and attending a
conference of the church people. Miss
Genevieve Parke of Fort Lincoln ac-
companied Miss Mann on the trip and
enjoyed a pleasant outing.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-06-24

State Gun shoot.-The program ar
ranged for the meeting Of the North
Dakota State Sportsman's Association
contains twenty events Of fifteen tar
gets each. and four events Of twenty
five targets each. The tournament
will be held on the Chautauqua
grounds at Devils Lake on July 9th
and 18th. The Bismarck Gun Club
will send a team to nte for the team
and state championship contests.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-06-24
Notice.

Notice is hereby given that my wife
Susan Breen. having left my house and
deserted her family. is not entitled to
credit on my account and no bills con
tracted by her will be paid by the un'
dersigned.
WIN. BREEN,
Bismarck. n. D.. June %, 1908.