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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-01-11
HEAVY SNOW
DELAYS TRAINS

The Northern Pacific trains have been
somewhat delayed the last few days on
account of heavy SHOWS in the Cascades.
During the last 4S hours two feet of
snow has fallen on both sides of the 4 am
pede tunnel and the rotary plows are
working there. Last night it was still
showing and there promises to be a good
deal Of trouble for the railroad men.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-01-11
ORCHARD CARVEL.D

Tomorrow night at the Tacoma theater
will be presented play that is considered
one Of the most popular on the American
stage. Orchard Carvel," as interpreted by
Andrew Robson, tells the story Of the
struggles Of the early days in America in
a way that IS most attractive He is an
ideal Richard Carvel and his efforts are
ably supported by an excellent company.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-01-11
MACCABEES INSTALL,

At the regular meeting of Hive No. !,
L. o. T. M, next Friday evening, a public
installation of officers will occur. Ella J.
tifield a member of the supreme body
win be the installing officer. Marthy T.
Stewart, state commander, also is expected
to be present. During the past week a
class of 20 was initiated.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-01-11
HOW no RdCCEED

Prof. Knox has organized and is teach
ing his class. The course of lessons Is
How to Heal and How to BE Successful"
He will give one or more personal and
private lessons to any one who wants to
know what to follow to make a success or
to be healed Of any so-called disease. Call
at Hotel Samson, Cor 18th and Il SITS,
from to 8 p. m. daily. Bring this lad"
with you.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-01-11

The use of the spinning wheel has be-
come practically lost art, and the wheels
themselves are being gathered up by the
curio collectors. But the old spinning
wheel played an important part in the
household of the pioneers, and the girls
were early taught to spin thread from the
flax fiber.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-01-11
AMETHYST LODGE.

On Tuesday, January 10, the newly elect
ed officers of Amethyst lodge No. 2O5 will
be publicly installed in Foresters' hall.
Elaborate plans are being made by the
lodge for entertainment and large dele
CATION from Seattle is expected to be pres
emit
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-01-11
GEORGE REESE.

George Reese, aged 81 years, died at his
home, 3O2 South Twenty-ninth street, yes
terday morning at l:3O o'clock. Several
sons and daughters survive him. The fu-
neral will be held from Mellinger's under
taking parlors on Tacoma avenue at l
O'Clock this afternoon.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-01-11
IA cHlNESE HoNEYMooN.o

An avalanche of clean fun is what can
be expected at the Tacoma theater next
Friday and Saturday, when "a Chinese
Honeymoon" will be presented There ~
nothing funnier under the sun, and there
is enough high-class music interspersed to
make the play artistic.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-01-11
ORGANIZE LADIES' AUXILIARY.

A meeting will be held at the parlors of
the Y. NJ G. A. next Friday afternoon to
organize a ladies' auxiliary. The follow
ing committees were appointed to report
at that time:
Nominations-Mr j. Marion Walker:
Miss Fife Rice, Mrs. j NJ Pattullo.
Constitution and by-laws-Mrs. H. j.
Dutton, Mrs. E. Baker, Miss Kate Robb
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the auspices of the Knights of Pythias.
Deceased leaves wife and two young chill
dren
JUMPED HIS
BOARD BILL

j. A. Adams left his boarding house in
South Tacoma without going through the
formality of paying his bill Officer Joles
arrested him Saturday and Adams will
have a chance to tell Judge Griffin how it
happened.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-01-11
BRYAN GOES To
NEW HAVEN

NEW YORK. Jan. u.-WilTar, ton
nings Bryan left today for New Hayon
where has business in connection with the
bennett will case From there he goes TO
Indiana, where he is scheduled to deliver
two speeches. u
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-01-11
Obe |fo&e
ADEllNA PATTI.

Monday, January Is, the great singer,
Adelina Patti will appear in Tacoma This
is supposed to be the last farewell tour
the prima donna will make in America,
but whether it is or not, Tacoma people
viii be glad Of the opportunity to hear
her
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-01-11
CURSE CARD.

: Being DESTROYS of breaking my
; self of the detestabe habit Of
/; swearing and feeling the need of
; A CONSTANT REMINDER.
; To assist me in the determination,
| promise to wear, carry, post in
some conspicuous place, or other
: wise make disposal of this card,
that it shall continually remind me
NOT TO SWEAR.
Further, if / break this resolve,
will for any and every oath ut
tered, pay fine OF
FIVE CENTS
To be sent to the publisher Of this
card and used for the publication
and distribution Of anti-profanity
literature.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-01-11
oFoxY GRANDPA TONIGHT.

At the Tacoma theater tonight Foxy
Grandpa" will be the attraction. A com
pany OF laugh producers, reinforced by
gorgeous scenery and attractive specialties,
is what makes Foxy Grandpa" the popu-
lar attraction that it is.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-01-11

WASHINGTON TRUCK CO., j. C. Hew-
lit & Co. General freighting, household
goods, safes and pianos removed Office
Barn telephone, James 234I. -.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-01-11
HIGH SCHOOL WANTED

County Superintendent L. L. Benbow
leaves today for Fairfax, and from there
will make a trip through the valley that
will occupy the remainder of the week.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-01-11
RABBIT CANNERY
A GOOD BUSINESS

ECHO, Ore. Jan. ll.-Apparently Their
., ,-, 20 limit TO the ingenuity of man. III. {
wins, formerly an operator at the railway
station here, conceived the idea of canning
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-01-11
INSURANCE COMPANY
FILES ANSWER

In the case of the Brehm Lumber COM
pany against the Svea Fire Insurance com
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-01-11

The thread was not only used for sew
ing, but much of it was woven into cloth
on hand looms and time made into
garments for the family. The humminp
OF the wheel was heard, early and late
and the old proverb, Man works from
sun to sun, but a woman's work is never
done, was true in those days.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-01-11

Prof Wilson's dancing classes every
Thursday evening at $3.50. Elks' Hall,
9ls c st. 80
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-01-11

Special sale every day at Jolls', 944 Pa
eifie Avenue. so
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CONDUCTORS AUXILIARY

The Ladies Auxiliary to the Order of
Railway Conductors will hold a public in
stallation of officers in the Odd Fellows
hall tomorrow.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-01-11

NORTHWESTERN Detective Agency.
1857 Cal. Blk. See us. Tel. Black 1925.
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Meanwhile he was doing work in the
same direction in Brookton, which is a
comparatively small factory town, and war
swearing town. The originality OF the
work and Mr.. Sawyers success in it at.
traeted the attention Of the Brockton
preachers and the Baptist minister asked
Mr.. Sawyer TO lecture against swearing,
in the Baptist church. This was done,
and the spreading of the anti-swearing
movement was begun.
He was licensed to preach at Quincy
February n. 1899, and was ordained in the
South church March -, 1900.
Mr.. Sawyer got out bunch Of cards
He handed them to men who gwore on
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o'...'.,"'.''' ............,. .......,.o
the undersigned, ........... 4:
do hereby resolve TO use no more I:
profane language Of any kind or (:
strong adjectives of any kind. May !:
the Lord help me to keep my re- /:
solve. /:
tolRHcuJ .sssts...s..s.. .
Witnessed by Roland Douglas :
Sawyer. {;
May the Lord help to keep it. /:
May Jesus help. I;
Virgin Mary bless. /:
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-12-21
lie CHRISTMAS elRD.
How TO Prepare and Cook a Goose, Old
or Young.

A goose is the typical Christmas bird,
although most families dine on turkey
that day, and some xSe a pair of ducks
aud fine roast of beef The goose
must be young. or what is called a green
goose. Yellow and flexible feet are
sign Of youth A goose is dressed and
trussed in the same manner as a turkey,
but the skin should be thoroughly wash
ed.
Sage and onions are the traditional
seasonings, and a very good way TO stuff
goose is to boil and mash some white
potatoes and season highly with onion
juice. sage, also salt and pepper. Dredge
the outside lightly with salt and pepper
and thickly with -four. Lay the goose
on a rack in the baking pan and put a
few tablespoonfuls of water In the pan;
baste often. Twenty minutes to the
pound is the average time to allow for
the baking. Garnish with blood oranges
cut in sections on parsley, celery tips
or any other green garniSh.
Make a sauce from the contents of the
pan. thickening with -four, and after
straining add the giblets, which have
been cooked until tender in water and
chopped coarsely.
An old goose cannot be cooked salts
factorily in this way. 1t will need to be
parboiled and then braised.--Chicago
Inter Ocean.
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CHRISTMAS Table Decorations.

The dinner table itself should proclaim
the season by it's decoration. A snowy
cloth patterned with holly leaves or mis-
tletoe, a center piece of glossy holly
leaves and brilliant berries, silver can
delabra and silver bonbon dishes are ap-
propriate and dignided Flat wreaths ~
holly tied with bows Of berry" red -.
bon are very effective on the table, one
in the center and one encircling each
candeiabrum. A silver or a cut glass
bowl of holly aud meteor roses or holly
and mistletoe may be set in the wreath
70 complete the center piece. Tie out
line of the Christmas star mny be used
instead of the wreaths. In this case the
bows Of ribbon are omitted. And for
the guest cards either bells stars, plum
puddings, holly or ivy leaves, cut out and
PAINTED and ornamented with Christmas
verse or greetings, are appropriate, and
a little silk stocking Of bonbons may be
laid By each card as q souvenir.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-12-21
WHITE HOUSE GIFTS.
How Santa Clans Comes to the Presi-
dents Family.

dents Family.
Wagon loads of gifts are received at
the White House at Christmas time.
They come from all parts of the country,
the majority of them from persons un-
known to the President and his wife.
These miscellaneous articles are the pri-
yate property of the recipients, and the
numerous parcels are placed in one of
the family rooms for examination They
generally contain the names of the dom
ors. and to all these notes of thanks are
sent.
On Christmas eve all the employees Of
the house--the clerical staff, the ushers
and the domestic servPnts--are given.
through the established munifcence of
the President. fine fat turkey. Fifty
fowls. selected from the best in the mar
ket, are purchased for this event. so that
everybody about the famous mansion has
reason for rejoicing.
No one expresses his happiness with
n more beaming c0untenance than does
Jerry Smith. the old col0red man who
has been a member Of the presidential
household since the beginning of Grant
first term. Jerry was President Grants
cook. but in these days he dusts the
offices of the White House and keeps
things tidy there as the traditional pin.
The presidents and their advisers are
usually men Of advanced years, and it
is to the second generation from them
that the White House looks for the frol-
les of childhood on Christmas day
Woman's Home Companion.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-12-21
CHRISTMAS TREASURES.

I count my treasures DER with care
little toy that baby knew,
little sock OF faded hue.
A little lock OF golden hair.
Long years ago this Christmas time,
My little one-my all to me-
Sat ROBBED in white upon my knee,
And heard the merry Christmas chime
"Teii me. my little golden head.
II Santa Clause should come tonight
What shall he bring my baby bright,
What treasure for my boyr' l said.
And then he named the little toy,
While in his round and truthful eyes
There came a look of glad surprise
That spoke his trnstful, childish JOY.
And. as he Iisped his ev'ning prayer,
He asked the boon with baby grace,
And, toddling TO tn chimney place,
He hung his little stocking there.
That night, as lengthening shadows crept
! saw the white-winged angels come
With music to our humble home,
And kiss my darling as he slept.
He must have heard that baby prayer,
For in the morn, vii n glowing face,
He toddled to the chimney place
And found the little treasure there.
They came again one Christmas tide,
That angel host, so fair and white,
And. singing all the Christmas night,
They lured my darling from my SIDE.
A little sock, a little toy,
A little lock of golden hair,
The Christmas music on the air,
A.watching for my baby hoy.
But IL again that angel train
And golden head come back for me.
To bear me to eternity,
My watching will not be in vain. 60,
Eugene Field.
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chimed in: "Think of the winders, Ru-
THIEF and the two boys could not re-
frain from giving a rousing cheer.
1t was too good to be true, Ruthie
thought First the doll, and now 10 be
cured, and able to run about with her
brothers. She was too happy to say
much, and only asked that she might be
allowed to take her treasure with her,
and the kind strangers smiling consent
completed her joy.
Then the doctor turned to the grateful
mother. who was quite overcome at this
unexpected good fortune, and telling her
to have the child in readiness within an
hour. took his leave.
The preparations were hastily made,
and at the appointed time Ruthie was
taken away to the hospital, holding tight
the precious doll.
The doctor was as good as his word.
The little invalid had the best of care.
and in a few weeks was able to walk
about with the aid of a crutch while her
kind friend promised that it would not
be long before she would walk as well as
any one.
The overjoyed mother could not sufi-
GENTLY express her thanks to the good
doctor, who would not listen, only say
ing, good-naturedly:
'srut, tut, say no more about it. We
will call it Ruthies Christmas and his
eyes twinkled as he smiled at the happy
little girl.
Nor did he forget the boys, who found
well-filled stockings on Christmas morn
ing besides a substantial gift fcf the
mother. When Ruthie came home to
them, straight and well, there was great
rejoicing, and you may be sure that Joe
and Dan lost no time in taking their
sister TO view the wonders of the shop
where Joe borrowed the doll that is now
Ruthie's greatest treasure.-Waverley
Ma "a zinc
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-12-21

holly may be found and bring it in, in
quantities large or small, according to
their needs.
The holly is found in swampy spots
in various parts OF the world, but grows
most abundantly and luxuriously in the
Southern States of this country and
England. 1t takes its name from the
use Of the branches and berries for
Christmas decorations. From tiGs nse it
came to be called the Holy Tree, which
has since been corrupted into holly tree.
The tree in England grows to a height
of from twenty to fifty feet. The flow
ers are whitish; the berry is scarlet. The
birds feed upon the latter. The wood
is as white as ivory and is used in the
making of musical instruments and ham
dies of teapots are sometimes made
therefrom. The holly is used much in
the making of hedges
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-12-21

New Years calling in New York was
purely the outgrowth of an early Dutch
custom. yet strangely enough many OF
the descendants of the early Dutch set
tiers fought against the continuance of
a practice which they declared had long
since passed beyond the bounds to which
the fathers limited it and had been made
the excuse for great excuses on a day
which ought to be given over to the
forming of good resolutions.
In the early days of Manhattan Isl
and the male Dutch settlers every New
Years day started out as matter Of
duty to visit the houses Of all their
friends. The good wives who received
them were arrayed in their Sunday I'm
est and had bowls OF steaming hot punch
upon tie best room" table. The iattsl
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-12-21
NEW YEARS IN RUSSIA.
Smaller Cities Observe 1t in the Twelve
Days Festival.

Smaller Cities Observe I { in the Twelve
Days Festival.
In the smaller cities of Russia New
Years day is in the Twelve Days fes-
tival. The Russians in many parts have
held to the old ways from time imme-
mortal The preparations for the sea-
son begin early in November. The host
of some great house begins to lay in
stores of sailed beef and sausages,
liqueurs. etc. The hostess calls on all
her friends and invites young and old.
Next day she is succeeded by the nurse
who makes the same rounds of visits
Her duty is 10 invite especially the young
ladies. She is hailed with joy. and the
lpdy of the house masters to mix for her
the cup of wine She delivers her err
rand and is piled with questions as to
the invited and rejected. But the most
important question is. "Who are the
elected 2 These are the young men in
vited by the hostess for the girls, or
fair maidens." as they are called. The
duty of the young man thus designated
is to look after the amusement and pleas
tire of his fair maiden during the
twelve days" The responsibility Of the
choice lying with the hostess, she has to
be careful in her selection.
But the invitation has again to be re-
pcated, this time by the master of the
house in the person of his servant, or
swat who, with mace in hand, per
forms his mission. On entering each
house he offers prayer before the shrine
of the saint TO which it is dedicated. He
then delivers the invitation in the name
of his master and mistress. At first, ac
ccrding to etiquette, the invitation is re
fused. but after much pressing it is final
~ accepted. When the day arrives the
young ladies who are the heroines of the
season appear in a sledge accompanied
by their mother and favorite companion,
generally q girl of inferior rank. who sits
at their feet. This sledge is followed by
another containing tirewomen charged
with baskets and dressing boxes, Other
sledges fpllow--the longer the procession
the greater honor TO the house visited.
On the arrival the host and hostess meet
the guests at the gate. bow without
speaking and conduct them into he
ht.4,sa Notv Npgl- World
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WORST SIN OF ALL.
insobrietyl

There are signs of improperly like glarins
insobriety),
There are crimes like petty larceny and
arson and all that;
Ihere are things that one should never do
that no folks who are clever do,
You are lucky IL you have the list of
weaknesses pat.
BUT some sins are out OF reason In this
blessed Christmas season.
And there's one that's worse than others
as the night outgloor7e the dawn
Thats TO send a Christmas present to a
city coz or peasant
With that little bit Of paper called price
tag" on.
You might so and kill your neghbor mot a
philanthropic labor:
You might rob a bank or Dllfer something
else of wondrOus worth
You might wreck train OF sleepers while
the travellers rest their pepers,
Thus releasing lots OF spirits from their
Soi"urn here on earth,
Yes all tneSe would be forgiven for each
crime you would be shriven
II You miss this biggest breaker where
so many wrecks have gone,
And you'li pull through like n daisy, though
you shiftless be and lazy,
II you never send present With the
price tag on.
Baltimore American.
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whose glory the advent of Him who came TO minister
filed
costly
pamper to bless those
Him hold the admiration of mankind
the
the the blind and the outcast
who would
the circle
whom know
of plenty by the back those novels where you know
aching bodies
cheney offerings
shadows.
Every and who would experience the Christmas
should distribute with 1.-THE
TO Him whom celebrate 1t is duty that casts earchght on the
o
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whern Chriatmns Eolk Persnirn

In the cities Of Peru, and more espe-
cially in Lima, there are bewildering
scenes Of activity on Christmas eve. The
streets and square are crowded with
gayly dressed people. Droves Of asses
are 10 be seen in every direction, laden
with fruits, boughs from the mountains.
liquors and other merchandise. Ice stalls,
provided with chairs and benches are
crowd ed by the pergpiring plea sure seek
era, who find Ice necessary on sultry
Christmas There is music and dancing
and the distribution of gifts in every
house. In many houses the love Of tbs
Christmas drama Is shown by theatrical
representations Of the nativity, with the
same characters az are seen the word
over.
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day Dutch descendants denied the punch
and said it was coffee. The irreverent
latter day champions of New Years call
ing denied the punch also and told their
opponents that their forefathers would
not know punch if they saw it and
that they drank nothing but i'll smelling
hot gin. X
Whatever it was that the good burgh-
ers drank, they succeeded in calling
within the compass of the day upon ev-
cry family of any note on Manhattan
Island
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The Holy Night.

One star burned low within the da,2ened
east,
Crept family forth, where through full hours
of night
woman watched. The sounds OF day had
ceased,
And save the gentle tread Of restless beast
There dwelt a hush profound The mothers
sight
So holden by her Babe took no alright
when shadows Of the beams, that caught
the least
OF light, seemed shapened 10 lengthening
cross:
She only saw crown made by fleece
OF golden hair. Naught presaged pain or
loss
To her, the pivot Of the swinging sphere
Lay sheltered in her arms so warm and
near:
mothers heart proclaimed Him prince
of PeaceI'
o.
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Christmas Items.

There is Il holly tree six hundred years
old near Pisa, in Italy.
Abyssinian Christians believe that poi.
sonous snakes are harmless ON Christ
mas day.
Christmas Island, in the Pacific, is 50
called because Captain Cook discovered
it on Christmas day, 1777
The republic Of Uruguay holds a pub
lie holiday for tree planting on the Sat
urday next after Christmas.
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1bristmas with tho Danes.

In many countries the Christmas feast
formerly lasted from two to three weeks,
and Il was believed that the angels par
took Of the earthly food. Denmark, even
at this time. considers IL obligatory to
have breakfast, dinner and supper Of
distinctive dishes on Christmas. Beef
steak and reindeer outlets form part Of
the menu fot breakfast. The dinner con-
sists Of grod % soup Of oatmeal and ricel,
roast goose stuffed with apples and roast
pork with beet roots and gherkin pickles.