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The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-12-22
YES, JACK, AM BETTY DANE"

q basket Christmas morning. Well, I'm
thankful that don't need that, and I
always give something to help fill the
baskets as well as money for the Sun
day school Christmas tree Mrs. Dea-
con Green will send me mince pie.
She has done it every Christmas for ten
. years, and I always send her plate OF
my crullers. I will send Mrs. Carpen-
ter a chicken and few other things;
she will return an elaborate note of
thanks, every line beginning with a
capital letter. There's Niece Tillie.
She never fails to send me the new baby s
picture. On the rare years when
there is no new baby she sends me a
card. Such things are all well enough,
but they don't mean"
Miss Betty stopped, rose, and walked
aimlessly into the adjoining dining
room After few moments she re-
turned to her former position. A de-
termined look was upon her face.
"I'll do it. Why shouldn't I? The
day after tomorrow I'll go to the city,
and | will buy dainty little things, such
presents as woman ought to have at
Christmas. will pretend tomyself that
they mean the love am SO slow learn
ing to live without"
On the morning Of the second day fol-
lowing Miss Dane left the village on
the nine o'clock train. She did not re-
turn until four.
AS she walked briskly homeward
packages, she was overtaken by Mrs.
Hall.
"Why, lands sakes, Miss Betty! You
don't mean to say as you've been to the
city, do you? didn't know as you was
calculatin' on goin'."
''Well. have been there" Miss Dane
answered, little defiantly.
"What'd you go for? You've got a
new hat already, and your cloak was
new last winter"
81 went to do some shopping
"Land sakes! What'd you buy?"
Miss Betty threw back her head, her
brown eyes staring straight ahead OF
her.
'I bought Christmas gifts. Good-by,
Mrs. Hail." and, turning corner, the
half-frightened spinster hurried down O
street that led directly to her own door.
Mrs Hall looked after the plump lit
tie figure, bafied curiosity depicted on
her face.
Miss Betty is altogether too close
mouthed. It amt becomin' to q wom-
an as lives alone"
Miss Dane soon reached her own home.
1t was fast growing dark, and as she
eutered the sitting-room the CLEAN OF
the coal stove seemed like welcome.
I'm glad to be back, but am not
sorry went" she thought as she care
fully laid her parcels on the bed. 1T
is going to be cold night III start
the Tres In the dining-room and kitchen
before ! put these things away"
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-12-22
FIXING CHRISTMAS DAY.
Why the Holiday Is Always Cels-
brated on the Twenty-Fifth
Of December.

There are no definite illusions in tbs
writings Of any of tie disciples OF
Christ as to the date OF His birth. no,
has there ever been produced proc
of any character as to the exact period
in the year when Christ was born
There are, very true, occasional refer
ences to the event in the Scriptures
indicating that the nativity occurred il
the winter season.
The institution of the anniversary
dates back to the second century OF
Christendom, and it has been since
uniformly celebrated by nearly ali
branches of the Christian church with
appropriate rejoicings and ceremonies
The frequent, and somewhat heated
controversies, however, relative to the
date of Christ's birth early in the
fourth century led Pope julius /. to
order thorough investigation of the
subject by the learned theologians and
historians of that period, which result
ed in an agreement upon December Is
and that decision seemed to have sc
settled all disputes that that date was
universally accepted except by ths
Greek church, says the American
Queen. While this date was never
changed, the reckoning of it is mad.
according to the Gregorian calendar
which was adopted in the latter par,
Of the sixteenth century, and upon
which computations Of time in nearly
ali civilized nations have since rested
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-12-22
USUAL MIsFITs.

Fat Lady-Going to hang up your
stocking, are you? What do you want
In it?
Midget-I'm loolxin' for an automo
bile. What are you?
Fat Lady-Oh, I'm hoping for q dia-
mond ring.-Chicago Daily News.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-12-22
A Christmas Nuisance.

Felice and /, we never meet
From one years end unto another:
/ seldom think Of her, and She
Has precious little use for me,
Yet every Christmas we repeat
That awful gift-exchanging bother.
We're fettered to it. wrist and wrist
Each has the other on her list
And though we're both heart-sick Of II.
We neither one would dare to quit.
by Susie NJ. Best in Town Topics.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-12-22
Hard on Brown.

Jones has 1t In for Brown and Il
planning an awful revenge upon hin
at Christmas"
Going to sond him an internal ma
chine?"
NO. He's going to give Browns
children q graphophone. I'D en7a
Times.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-12-22
Christmas Adam.

Mamma-You have addressed your
letter Mr.. Santa Claus Adam" Why
did you put the Adam there, dear!
That isn't Santa Claus name.
Bobbie Well. who is the Christmas
Adam, then?
what Christmas Adam? Jynevea
heard OF one.
'Thcre's Christmas Eve, and t5els
ought to be 3 Christmas Adam, /
should think. Kansas City Journal
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-12-22

November bit an apple red,
And vowed, although he cooked hid
head
With manner brisk and perky
you'll scarce believe me, but tbs SOY,
What pie might be he did not know,
And never heard of turkey!
Then little Feb. began to jeer,
But though behind his rosy ear
A nice quill pen he carried,
He could not make rhyme for dove"
Or spell little word like 'love;"
And while perplexed he tarried,
Last in the line December came,
And could not tell Kriss Kringle'a
name,
Or even-really twas a shame!-
The mission of a stocking!
The teacher turned away, tear
Upon her cheek; did ever Year
Know anything so shocking!
"Alas, dear Father Time!" she cried,
81 fear you're scarcely satisfied!
But, as hope you've noted,
The children are so young! And then
I must remind you once again,
They've all just been promoted.
And are not used as yet, you see,
In this new century class to be-.
I'm sure they'll study harder now!"
"And if they don't"-upon his brow
A frown-'why, can tell them"
Said Father Time, they'll have to go!
We cannot be disgraced, you know.
And though, of course, twill sadly mar
The beauty Of our Calendar
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-12-22

So many Months to skip, if they
Can't learn their lessons, weliaday,
We simply must expel them!''
At this the little Months, amazed,
Wide-eyed upon the teacher gazed; 5
Then to their places flying;
Picked up their books and went to work.
With not pause for quip or quirk;
Their fingers in their ears, that so
No sound might reach them, to and fro
They rocked and buzzed until the room
Was like an orchard full of bloom
And thick with bees. The teacher smiled.
And Father Time was much beguiled-
He laughed instead of signing;
And off they went and shut the door,
And left the little Months once more
To learn their tasks unruly;
And there they rocked and buzzed until.
For aught I know, they're buzzing stilL
l hope they are, for, truly,
If they should fail again / fear
1t would SO grieve the little Year;
Shed be very blue Year;
And as for us-for you and me-
With half the little Months in doubt
Just as to what they were about,
And all the holidays left out,
AS you can very plainly see,
My little dears. 'twould hardly be
A very Happy New Year!
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-12-22
NOVEMBER AND FEBRUARY.
And August came, with glowing face,
And such pretty dress On!


And such a pretty dress on!
She, blushing, tried to tell how high
The mountains are that touch the sky;
How wide the fields, how deep the sea-
The lineage of every bumblebee;
Where four-leaved clovers-deary me!
She yawned until she could not see;
So warm, and, oh, so sleepy size!
How could she say her lesson?
Back, nodding to her seat she crept,
And dropped her curly head aud slept.
Then, with little bashful pause,
Sweet April came, and cried because
She couldn't quite remember
How many days to her belong,
Or where the blrebird learned his song!
December prompted, which was wrong;
But he was grieved, the gentle lad,
To see his little playmate sad;
And in her place, quite trim and neat,
Will Uid1uCu udii dAu sllpptIeu leeI,
Came studious young September.
She knew her lesson like a book,
And said it off with. serious look.
Twas all of sunshine, cloud and haze,
And golden hours aud shortening days,
And sheaves of gathered knowledge;
She spoke in French, of course, with
ease,
In Hebrew and in Japanese,
In Spanish, Dutch and Portuguese;
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-12-22
Thoughtful.

Thoughtful.
How kind OF papa!'
Whats he sent?"
"A quantity Of present. for baby
and on each are directions what to d,
X he makes himself sick with it! An
here are the medicines, tool
lyn Life.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-12-22
Christmas Charm.

The chief charm of Christmas is its
simplicity. 1t is festival that APP
peals to everyone. because everyone
can understand 1t. A genuine fellow
ship pervades our common life--a fell
lowship whose source is our common
share in the GIT of the worlds great
est life. which was given to tho whole
world. "A. r. Kimball.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-12-22

(Reprinted from the Womans Home Com
panion. by Permission.)
The New Year raised her slender hand
For all the months to pass.
The prettiest little schoolma'am she
That ever looked into glass.
Or waited, frowning anxiously,
To hear a little class.
my dears," she said, good Father
Time,
Our well-beloved trustee,
Has come to visit us to-day,
And much would like to hear you say
Your lessons, just to see
It you have well-instructed been,
AS little Months should be-"
March nudged September; August
sighed,
And April hid her face and cried,
The timid little creature!
''I'm sure you'll do your very best.
Come, January; then the rest
May follow" said the teacher.
Then out spoke Jan, a forward lad,
Wrapped in his muf1er's scarlet plaid;
A perfect lesson, too, he had,
Correct from A. to lizard;
How many snowballs to a pound?
Where best and longest slides are found :?
How skating may be easiest learned?
And when a new leaf should be turned?
And how to make blizzard?
Then, very proud, he took his place.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-05-05
George Meredith as a Prophet.

AS to the question of the inevitable
ascendency of the United States in the
English-speaking world, Mr.. Meredith
insisted that even Mr.. Gladstone had
seldom shown any presence in his
foreign outlook. | demurred to this,
instancing his atrocity campaign in
1876 Mr.. Meredith pooh-poohed this.
on the ground that it was not dictated
by any far-sighted political vision, but
was due to humanitarian emotion. I
then pleaded that Mr.. Gladstone had
recognized frankly and fully the com
ing ascendency of the United States,
to which Mr.. Meredith replied that
that was "a commonplace of politics"
which many others had known besides
Mr. Gladstone.
why" said Mr.. Meredith, many
years ago | ventured to express an
opinion that the ascendency of the
United States was so certain that we
had much better join hands and merge
ourselves in the American republic
than sink into the mere position of
dependency of state in which we
had no representation. have been or
that opinion for many years" he said,
but when I first urged it | was sub
jected to such an cutlery that I have
said nothing about 1t for long time;
but | am still of the opinion that IL
would be the best thing for the world.
We should have, as / used to say. the
eastern star in the banner Of the re.
public. But the English are so welded
to their old institutions that there is
no hope of their opening their eyes to
this until it Is too late What. for in.
stance, should we do with our crown.
or our monarch in such an alliance7
Nevertheless, it is the right thing to
do"
Discussing the Americans them.
selves, he said that he found very
great diversity among them Mr..
Choate, for instance, was very SYM
pathetic and receptive Many Of the
Americans whom he had met were
men of very lofty character: bun
their financiers were very much like
the financlers of other countries. who
considered that they had paid sufIi-
Client sacrifice to honesty IL they kept
within the rules of the game. Still
the American nation was destined to
great future If only because It was
such an amalgamation of nations
w. T. Stead in the English Review OF
Reviews.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-05-05

thus lose the opportunity of ending
the war quickly"
Concerning the negotiations be-
tween Russia and Japan he AYERS that
his government. ''in the effort to
bring the negotiations to a peaceful
conclusion did all that dignity would
permit and offered to give assurances
again that the sovereignty of the en-
peror of China in Manchuria would
be recognized. Having made this
marked concession solely in the inter
est of peace, my government awaited
the Japanese answer in the expecta-
ton that it would at least be diplo-
matte in character and would furnish
the basis for furtherance of the ne
gotiations to a satisfactory conclus-
ion. Before the Russian minister at
Toxic could deliver this reply. the
Japanese answer came. not through
the regular channel, but as a torpedo
attack at midnight. Now that war
has come Russia does not doubt the
issue"
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-05-05
ST. LOUIS FAIR
OPENS TO WORLD
MILLIONS LAvlSHED ON LoUISl
ANA PURCHASE EXHIBITION.
PRESIDENT GIVES SIGNAL
Opening Exercises More Serious Than
splendent-Parades, Invocations
and Addresses Mark Ceremonies
Warships Present-Indian Chiefs
En- Route.

st. Louis, April 29.-St. Louis is
prepared for the greatest day in her
history. At noon her greatest expo
sition, upon which the city has Law.
ished millions, to which her people
have devoted years of their best en-.
deavor, opens to the world. Never
has any city put forth greater efforts
to keep the spirit and letter of her
pledges than has st. Louis. At the
exposition 10000 men worked all day
putting the final touches upon the
grounds and buildings. This work
continued without cessation until
dawn and it is confidently expected
that when the fair opens at noon to-
day every thing humanity possible will
. have been done to advance the work
: to the farthest limit of preparation
In the down town streets and the
residence districts decorations are
profuse and beautiful. The exercises
today will be more serious than re
splendant. There will be compare
lively little of the glittering pageant
that marked the dedication exercises a
year ago, but the ceremonies proceed
ing the formal opening will be none
the less interesting. At 9 O'Clock
all the high dignitaries of the expo
/ sition will meet at the administration
building, and, headed by band, will
march to the Plaza of ST. Louis in
the center of the exposition grounds
Representatives of foreign govern
ments will meet at the hall of the
congresses at the same hour and will
time their parade to the plaza so as
to arrive at the same moment expo
sition officials march in from the op
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-05-05
ACID THROWN ON
SISTER OF MERCY

Wheeling, w. Va, April 30.-Sister
Mary Alma of the community of ST.
Joseph, who was assaulted by three
negroes at the Catholic parsonage at
Elm Grove, last September, received
the contents of large bottle of car
bolic acid thrown by tramp yester-
day afternoon and is in a serious con-
dition at St. Joseph convent The
tramp raped at the door of the con-
vent and asked for money. Sister
Alma said she could not give him
money, but if he wanted anything to
eat it would be given him. He re-
turned later and when the sister
opened the door, dashed the acid in
her face. The attending physician
thinks her sight will be saved but her
prostration may result fatally. Threat
ening letters were sent the local news.
papers recently, stating that anarchists
would avenge the punishment of the
negroes convicted of the Elm Grove
outrage unless they were given an
other trial. and letters of warning were
received by the sister superior of the
convent and chief of police. The acid
thrower was a white man. The police
have arrested several suspects.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-05-05
RUSSIA WAS NOT
READY FOR WAR
THE AMBASSADOR TO AMERICA
MAKES THE ADMISSION.
EXPECTED TO KEEP PEACE
Received Japan's Answer. Not
Through Diplomatic Channels. but
in a Torpedo Attack at Midnight
Now That War Is On Russia Does
Not Doubt the Outcome.

New York, April 3O.-Count Cas-
SIM, Russian ambassador contributes
to the North American Review an
article in which he makes state
ment of his governments position
After briefly outlining the negotia-
tons which preceded the outbreak of
hostilities the ambassador says that
while prejudiced minds may dispute
the statement that Russia hoped for
and tried to maintain peace, he has
no hesitation in making it.
IF proof of the assertion be da.
manded," Count Cassini says, 1T lies
in the simple but uncontradicted
answer that Russia was not prepared.
For the personal representative OF the
Russian emperor to make an admis-
sion seemingly so humiliating to ma
tional pride may appear strange and
remarkable to the people of the Unit
ed States but it is made with the full
appreciation of its Importance and
significance. | repeat. Russia was
not prepared for war because she had
no reason to expect war. In her
faith that the negotiations with Jap.
an were being conducted by both par.
ties with the object of reaching an
amicable and honorable adjustment
of their differences she was not con
scious that the outcome was to be
other than epaceful."
Count Cassini denies that Russia
was actuated by designs to possess
Manchuria or Corea by force of arms
and says that, had Russia desired
war, or even had she expected it, n,
considerations would have induce,
her to evacuate Chinese territory ant
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-05-05
Widow to Get Church LEGACY.

Kenosha-Methodist in Kenosha
scott at the statement that the Metho-
dist Missionary society of New York
refused the legacy from the estate OF
the late Willis w. Cooper because he
lost his life in the Iroquois thester fire.
They. claim the society could not &C,
cept the bequest because of the hard
terms imposed by Mr.. Cooper in his
will. No ruling on the disposition of
the $4,000 refused by the society has
as yet been made, but it will probably
be paid the widow and daughter of Mr..
Cooper.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-05-05

Washington in the course of a tour
they are making of the United States,
including trip to the ST. Louis expo
sition. They will be presented to
President Roosevelt today The
party is headed by Prince Hohen1ohe,
son of the former German premier.
and his wife. and also comprises sew
eral members of the German aristoc-
racY
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-05-05
DOUBLE SUICIDE;
SHORT IN ACCOUNTS

Toledo Ohio, April 3O.-John w.
Martin and wife were found dead in
their bed yesterday as result of
asphyxiation from Illuminating gas.
1t is believed to be a case of double
suicide, as Martin was found short in
his accounts in the city water works
office, where he had been employed
for II years as bookkeeper.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-05-05
MINNESOTA CHOOSES
JUBILEE REPRESENTATIVE

Minneapolis. April 30.-Dr. c. F.
McClumpha of the University of Min
nesota has been appointed to represent
the school at the 50th anniversary ju-
bilee of the University of Wisconsin at
Madison, June 5 to 10. President Cy-
rus Northrop and an alumni of Wis
consin living in the twin cities are also
planning to be present.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-05-05
Hard Coal Price Advances,

Philadelphia, April 30.-The May
coal price circular issued yesterday
shows an advance of 10 cents per ton
for domestic sizes of anthracite over
the April price.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-05-05
AFTER TICKET ScALPERs.
Bill Filed to Enjon % Chicago
Brokers.

Chicago, April S0.-Charging that
they are practically in combination
or conspiracy to defraud railroad com
panies," counsel for the Michigan Cen
trail company filed bill here yester.
day in the United States circuit court
for an injunction restraining % ticket
brokers' from continuing their present
business. The list includes nearly all
the prominent ticket brokers in Chi
cago.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-05-05
JOHN J. JENKINS
REHOMINATED

Spooner, Wis, April 30.-Congress-
man John ]. Jenkins was renomInated
by the eleventh district republicans
yesterday A. w. Mcleod of Bayfield,
and G. c. Coolidge Of Dunn county
were elected delegates to the national
convention
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-05-05
Bank clesrines on the slide.

New York, april 30.-The total
bank clearings as compiled by Brad
streets for the principal cities of the
United States last week were 81 ,S0g.-
7SO,S36, a decrease Of 14.4 per cent. as
compared with the CORES ponding pc
Rod last year
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-05-05
Chance on Northern Pacific.

st. Paul, April 30.-E. P. Pearson
has been appointed chief engineer of
the Northern Pacific railway, to sue
coed w. L. Darling, who resigned sew
eral months ago.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-05-05

president of the Transvaal. it Is stated
on good authority that symptoms of
cerebral affection are apparent and
that consultation of physicians has
been held. Mr.. Kruger is now ex-
tremely weak and constant care is nee
essary.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-05-05

posite direction. At the same time
ial governments will enter the plaza
from a third avenue, having previous
ly formed at the United States build
ing. After the gathering is formally
called to order by President Francis,
Rev. Frank w. Gunsaulus of Chicago
will deliver an invocation. Director
of Works Taylor will then deliver the
keys of the buildings to President
Francis, who will in turn transfer
the buildings to Frederick ]. V. Skiff,
director of exhibits. Addresses will
be made by Mayor Wells of st. Louis.
Thomas T. Carter. Senator Henry
E. Burnham of New Hampshire, Con.
gresham Tawney of Minnesota,
Commissioner General Albino r.
Nuncio of Mexico, and E. H. Harri-
man.
President Will Press Button.
The last speech of the day will be
delivered by Secretary of War Taft
and at its conclusion a signal will be
given by President Roosevelt in the
white house, golden key be pressed,
the cascades will send down their
floods, thousands of banners Will be
unfurled and the Louisiana Purchase
exposition will be open to the world.
During the day the United States
gunboat Nashville and the torpedo
boat destroyer Lawrence arrived in
ST. Louis harbor. AS the ships came
into the harbor they were greeted by
"a chorus of whistles and shouts OF
welcome from crowds on excursion
steamers. Salutes We're fired in an.
swer.
indian Chiefs En- Route.
Omaha, April 30-A party of 1862
Indians, including 20 prominent
chiefs which are to form an Indian
congress at the worlds fair at St
Louis, passed through the city yester-
day. Among the mobiles were chiefs
Red Cloud, Flat Iron. Red Shirt, Crow
Dog, Lone Bear and Lost Horse.
Victoria's Jubilee Exhibit.
st. Louis, April 30.-Queen Victo
ria's jubilee gifts, consisting of mum
Der of precious stones, rings and jew
elry, valued at about $150,000, will be
placed on exhibition today on the sec
ond floor of the hall of congresses
They will be guarded by a body OF
English policemen and two or three
Jefferson guards.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-05-05
GERMAN ARISTocRATs
TOUR T1E UNITED STATES

washington. April 9o.--A party Of
Germans of high rank have arrived in