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Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1905-01-13

cent average daily balance $4,000.
EminOns County State Bank 4 per
cent sinking fund l ycnr $4,000.
Bank Of hnzpltOn 9 per cent average
daily hnlnnce $5OOO.
Bank IT Haz"lt"n 4 per cent sinking
fund l yemr $GOOO.
Security state Bank 4 per cent sink
ing fund l year $4,000.
First Bank Oi Linton 2 per cent aver.
age daily balance.
Linton State Bank 2per cent average
daily balance.
Linton State Rank 4 per cent sinking
fund year $1,000.
First Bunk Of Linton 4 per cent sink
ing fund l year 5000.
Designating county repositories
was deferred until January 4th.
On motion Chns. Coventry and G.
A. Herolz were appointed IL com
mitee to check up the register Of
deeds reception aud fec book for the
pnat three months.
On motion the board adjourned
until Z O'Clock p. IN.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1905-01-13
EvEAlNG SESSION.


The board met at Z O'Clock D. m.
pursuant to adjournment. All mem.
bers present.
On motion the following resolut ton
was adopted.
Whereas. Peter Shier. Sheriff of Em-
mons County, N. j.. has heretofore
offered n reward Oi 800 for informal
tiOn leading to the arrest and tlelive-
ry Of John Mcdonald for horse steal
Ing, and
Whereas, horse sten ling has become
n very common Occurencefn Emmuns
County,
Therefore, he 1t resolved by this
board that the reward of $100. llerc.
tOiore offered by sheriff Shier he here
by endorsed and payment of snmt'
guaranteed by the county, and he it
further
Resolved by this board. that Peter
Shier sheriff. be and Ia hereby author
ised tO offer an additional reward of
500, for informal tion leading to the
arrest Of the said John Mcdonald.
On roll call all members voted
"aye" to the above resolution. Mo-
tiOn prevailed.
On motion the hoard adjourned to
meet q 9 O'Clock a. M, Wednesday,
January 4, 1905.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1905-01-13
Afternoon Session.

The board met at two o'clock, p. m.
pursuant to adjournment. All mem
bers present.
The quarterly report OF A. q. Wagh-
er, Justice OF the peace, for the quarter
ending December 81, 1904, was re-.
ceived, approved and fees allowed as
follows:
state VI. Robert and Forest Frood, set
ting prairie fire. .
!. ]. Roop. deputy sherifi's fees....... % 20
STATE ~ John Lowell .
4. q. WsShcr, Justice fees ...... ....... ~
state u. Aylie Lonyprec-
n G. WAsbeS. 3ustice {. Greece. ...... a
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1905-01-13

lee1ssyulD o. IAss PAos.l
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1905-01-13
happenings of the dark days that
tried mems souls.

happenings of the dark days tina,
tried mems souls.
The kind, gentle patriot will be great
ly missed by the pioneers Of Burleigt,
and Emmoas counties, and especially
by his comrades of the Grand Army
But, in the nature Of things mundane,
it will be but u few years until all
Of those who, as young men-some as
boys stood shoulder to shoulder in
defence Of the natiun's life, shall have
passed away. Except that here and
there one yet lives, far beyond the
biblical span OF three score and ten,
the middle-aged soldiers Of the wat
OF the rebellion have gone to their
rest. Those who enlisted at from
twenty to twenty-five are now
approaching "the sere and yellow
leaf" And it will not be many years
until boys who in their teens wore
the Union blue will begin to drop
rapidly from the ranks. Forty regi.
ments-more than one h undred a day
surrendered last year to the Grim
and Silent Reaper A few more years
and those who in their youth were
members Of the nations grand army
will be as limited in numbers as are
at the persent the survivors Of the
Mexican war. Yet u few more years
and the last soldier Of the civil con
flict will have gone to the bivouac Of
the dead.
So, goodbye, dear old comrade.
You will not many years be separated
from those who in life we're beloved
by you, and who, on their part, loved
you we'll.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1905-01-13

EThe Linton Bazar elevator at
Linton is now In operation. Wheat
and other grains purchased. 1t will
be our aim TO d. business in such
way as will give entire satisfaction to
our patrons. LINTON BAzAR.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1905-01-13

Tuesday, January 3, 1905.
The board met.at 9 O'Clock a. m.,
pursuant to adjournment.
Present, Win. Baxter. James Fred
erick, JakOb Fischer aud Wm. Clever.
inxa commissioners.
Raymond VOlk having taken the
oath Of Office as commissioner elect
of the 3rd Commissioners District,
was seated as commissioner Of the
3rd Commissioner District, ElnmOns
County North Dakota.
Wm. CleverinXa hnvirR taken the
oath Of office as cOMmissiOiler elect.
was sea ted as cOinunisyiOl.er Of the
4tll COunlnissitliier's District Ol En-
laons County, NOrtii Dakota.
All the commissioners eiectetl No
vembrr 8, 1914. A.sl vlnx. qualified, the
board organized t,y' electtnx Wm.
Observation-Disclosures he eilauIng year.
Ralph Al. FarrinEtOn elect having
taken the. oath. .y,f' OFFICE ua State',
Attorney. presented his fidelity t,,,iid
III. the wun Of 4ANjO.., The Nnrtheri,
Trust Company Of Fargo. N. D., as
surety which wns approved by the
states attorney ns to form and by
the board az to sufficiency.
The morning srssiun was devoted
to work checking up the offices Of the
states attorney. county Judge. .cOun'
| ~ superintendent and clerk Of court
The board adjourned until 2 O'Clock
lip. IN.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1905-01-13
AFTERNOON SESSION.

The board met at . O'Clock p. m.
pursuant to adjournment.
Present: Bnxter, chairman; Frede-
rick, Clevcringa and vDlk commits
uia.ners..
( P.J. Wittmsyer, Replster Oi Deetls
elect. kAvinx taken tile oath III office.
pres ei,tesr ills fidelity company hOilal
in the SUN Of .$al00. 10; American,
Surety COinpanysOi New York, was
approved by the e'stnte's attorney as
to form Ansi by the board us tn
Hutlicielicy.-
q. HOwpriink. County Judge elect.
having taken the Oa til office, present
Ell his fidelity bond In the sum III
$4,000 90: Tie Northern ,Trust Com
paI,y. was approved asirequired by
law.
Pursuant to chapter 65. session
laws Oi 1901. the auditor opened tin
bida h,r county deJM,altGrleH. IN TIN
presence Ol the board a. f0ilOw1, to
wit:
Rmmons County STATE Bank 3 ps,
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1905-01-13
City bray Line.

If you want light or heavy hauling
done, notify me aud will do the work
promptly and at reasonable rates. Or
ders left personally at or given by tel.
epkOne to BrOphy's Restaurant will
receive prompt attention.
CHAs. BAKER
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1905-01-13
First publication, Dec 8o-Last, Feb. g.
Notice Of Flnal liomeStead Proof.
.LANn OrFfCn AT RraiARcx. N. D,

Notice OF F1ooI HOMESTEAD Proof.
LAND OFFICE AT BISMARCK, N. DIT
December n, 1901
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
IN INfollowiug-named settler has died notice
Of his intention to make homestead hnal
proof in support of his claim, and that said
proof will be made before Peter q. Rocks,
Clerk Of District Court Of Emmons county,
N. D.. at his office In Linton, N. d., on Fec.
., 1905, viz:
GEORGE BOSCH,
For the north half of northe ist quarter and
west half Of northwest quarter of section
Fifth p. N.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upol and cultlva-
tion Of said land. viz:
John Horner, of Linton. N. D.
Anton Kelsch, of Linton, N. D.
Jak0b Schule, Of Strasburg. ". D.
johannes Vetter, of StrasOurk. N. D.
u. H. JEWELL, Register.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1905-01-13

Fancy cookies, ETC., ETC., freshly
baked, al Obermeier's.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1905-01-13
EMMoNS COUNTY RECORD.
YD. r. STREETER.
Lf,t0,., North Dakota.
PIONEER PAPER OF THE COUNTY

The Record 10 entered ut tho Linton Post
Office as secOnd-clxSs matter.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1905-01-13
OFFICIAL
Proceeding. Of the Board ol
County OoDnissioDers Of
EDmons CouDty.
North Dakota:

Linton. N. D.. ja,,upry 2, 1906.
Present, VIM. BaxtOr, Chairman,
and y. A. HerOlz Auditor,
This being u legal htli{iay the board
IdJtosned to meet at 8 O'Clock q. ilh,
T1esiJ0ay. January 8; 1905.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-12-06
PRAIRIE FIRES IN OKLAHOMA.
Considerable Damage in Usage Coun-
try and Kinufisher County.

Guthrie, o. r., bee. 5.-Disastrous
prairie fires are reported from the
Usage nation and from Kingfsher
county. Near Fairfax. fire supposed
to have been started by sparks from
an egine spread damage for several
miles. consuming many hay stacks
and n considerable quantity OF grain
and implements. The home OF HenrV
Deshazer, two miles north Of Fairfax,
was completely destroyed by the fire,
while Mr.. Deshazer and his sons were
in the fields husking corn. Nothing
was saved but a sewing machine.
Near Kingfsher, the home Of WI
liam Dugan caught fire and burned
to the ground, only a few articles of
furniture being saved. The loss is es'
timated at 81 900 with 5000 insurance.
A report also comes from Bridge
port of a fire in the cotton gin there,
with about 500 damage.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-12-06


This rare story comes via South
Pittsburg, Tenn: Joseph Kern, aged
1O9 years, died at the home of his
son-inlaw. James Kelly, near here
lie was born in Cork, Ireland, and
according to the old family Bible in
which his birth was recorded, first
saw the light of day in f796. He was
an inveterate user of whiskey and to
bacco and was never seen without
a generous quid in his mouth. He
possessed n remarkable memory, and,
having travelled much, would re-
gale his hearers with tales of Ire
land and Scotland, of the blood he
had shed in the war between the
United States and Mexico and the
war between the states. He was an
answering democrat, having voted in
every presidential election since at
tanning his majority. He was given
soldiers funeral. His remains We're
inferred at Dalton, Ga, being accom-
panied by the Confederates in uni
form" Think of this mans life, mis-
spent in wars fierce delights or in
pursuit of nicotile or alcoholic pleas
ures. What a pointed lesson for the
youth OF our country! And this Is not
all--he had voted for every democrat
ic candidate for president of the Unit.
ed States Had he been temperate
and a Quaker had he avoided the
mellow moonshine of Tennessee and
abstalned frori the use Of the tobac
co demon in all its fantastic forms
and designs he might have lived on
until he had attained a ripe old age.
As It was Warrior Kern wasted his
vital forces in riotous pursuits, and
the scythe OF tho grim reaper cut
him down in the pride of his strength
and the fullness of youth.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-12-06
When RAYMOND Was Youno

G. w. Raymond, chief justice of the
United States Court of Appeals OF
Indian Territory, was a factory hand
at Onarga, ILL.,, at ninety cents a day,
twenty-five years ago. He resolved TO
become a lawyer, and made applica.
tion to Henry A. Butzow, the county
clerk of his county, for employment.
The clerk wrote him that at that time
he did not need any further assis.
tance, but that the future might bring
a demand for additional help. He
closed his letter as follows: "Our
work is adding. adding, adding
day long. Did you every try it?"
Young Raymond was equal to the
accession and answered the clerk on
postal card as follows: mo, have
never tried adding, adding, adding, all
day long, but | can try, try, try, and
| won't fail. Success.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-12-06
PROHIBITION AND STATEHOOD.

Again the prohlbltionists are grow
ing active and preparing to lombard
congress with petitions, memorials
and the like for restrictions in the en-
abling act we are hopeful OF obtaining
this winter. which will usher us into
the union with sumptuary natter
around our neck. They are going to
try prohibition as a condition precei-
ent to statehood. With them II APP
pears to be another case of the ends
justifying the means and considera-
tion for the fairness of the latter
thrown to the four winds.
Prohibition is a domestic question,
and congress has no right to deal with
It. It is a matter which affects the peo-
pie of the new state alone It has to
do with their personal conduct, and
can be regulated about as well by
congress as their attendance at
church. The proposition to allow con
gress to deal with It Is one not only
beyond it's power but unprecedented
and absurd.
The condition that statehood with
out prohibition will work the Indians
undoing is equally as ridiculous. Be
cause It is necessary to throw safe
guards around the Indian IN this par
ticular is no sign that It is also es-
sential TO throw the same around the
whole human family. Indeed, it will be
very simple matter to save the In
dian from the evil effects Of intoxi-
cants without intermeddling in the
white mans affairs in any particular
To say that prohibition is essential
to statehood for Oklahoma and Indian
Territory is to impeach the qualifica
tions of the people of the same for ad-
mission. II implies tina they are in
capable of dealing with the conditions
imposed And If that is the case. they
are unfit for statehood and have no
business seeking 1t.
Prohibition is a question to be set.
tied. not before statehood comes, but
after. Let congress, II It will, impose
restrictions upon the sale of liquor to
the Indians, in keeping with its treaty
obligations AND the needs of the occa-
sion, but let 1t stop right there. The
people of the new state can then set
tie the prohibition question in accord
ance with the wishes of the majority
whenever they reach it. This is the
sane and reasonable way. Any other
course involves the employment OF
not only unfair methods but also pre-
supposes he inability of the people
to govern themselves and operates
to make the prohibition cause obnox-
ious to thousands of fair-minded peo
pie who otherwise would be aligned
beneath its banner.-Oklahoma
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-12-06

While 1t may be true that Senator
Burton accepted employment by the
getrlch-quicl concern as an attorney,
1t is nevertheless n fact that he has
received a heavier fee for his services
since he was a United States senator
than he had ever received as a lawyer
before being United States senator
But possible that is because the sup,
ply of United States senator's who
would accept such employment was
limited and consequently the price
was high.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-12-06
GOVERNOR NOT ALONE.
chcetaw Legislature Decides on Com.
mittee With Chief at Head.

South McAlester, |. T., Dec. 5.-The
Choctaw Legislative Council. which
has adjourned its session at Tuskaho-
ma until Jan. 20, passed bill jus
before adjournment providing for a
commission of three to wind up the
affairs of the nation, Gov. McCurtain
to be eX-oflicio chairman and he TO
appoint his associates, who must /
of Indian blood.
This amounts to a revocation of the
governors previous appointment as
sole agent for the same purpose. The
bill must be approved in Washington.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-12-06

Tom Lawson says that the resigna
tions OF the two McCurdys is but the
beginning OF the story should the poIt
cy holders invest him with sufficient
proxies vo control the Mutual In
that event. Lawson declares that he
will make clear sweep Of officers
and employees Of the Mutual from pres
ident down to janitor and then turn
the hose on tie cobwebs that have
sd long adorned the walls of the build
ing,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-12-06
EscH.rowNssNp RATE BILL.
Has Been Redrawn and Re-lntrodueec
In the House by Townsend.

In the House by Townsend.
Washington, Dec. 6.-The Esch
Townsend railroad rate bill which
passed the house last session, has
ben redrawn and was reintroduced in
the house today by Townsend.
The bill embraces all the features
Of the former measure, but Is drawn
so as to specify things which may be
done by the interstate commerce com.
mission. In addition It has a publicity
feature and gives the commission
jurisdiction over refrigeration and ter
minal charges. II also directly prohib.
it's any shipper the privilege of col
lecting his product and then getting a
special rate under short term provis
sion. for changing rates.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-12-06

AS he retires from the head of one
of the big insurance companies Presl-
dent McCurdy tan take with him the
consolation that he has never neglect
ed his family while nc had the au-
thority.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-12-06
PROHIBITION CUT OUT.
Hamilton Joint Statehood Bill is In
troduced In House.

Hamilton Joint Statehood Bill is In
troduced in House.
Washington, Dec. 5.-Representa
tive Hamilton of Michigan, today in
troduced a joint statehood bill pro
viding for the admission OF Oklaho
ma and Indian Territory to the union
as the state Of Oklahoma and the
admission of New Mexico and Arizona
as Arizona.
"Polygamous or plural marriages
are forever prohibited in both of the
proposed states, and the prohibition
amendment Of the senate for the new
state of Oklahoma is cut out. AS 4
now stands the bill prohibits the sale
of liquor to Indians in both of the
proposed states, but places no fur
ther restriction upon the liquor traf
fic
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-12-06
The COTTON Relt General Passenge

The Cotton Belt General Passenger
department at Tyler, Texas, have Is
sued quite a unique advertisement in
the form Of beautiful Gold Edge plsy-
ing cards which can be purchased at
Cotton Belt Ticket Offices and on our
Cafe cars. Price twenty-five (25)
cents per deck or send thirty (30)
cents in stamps TO General Passenger
department, Tyler. Texas, for trans.
mission by u s. mail 24-3m
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-12-06
couohs. Colds and Consultation

Few people realize when taking
cough medicines other than Foleys
Honey and Tar, that they contain OPT.
ates which are constipating besides
being unsafe, particularly for children
Foley's Honey and Tar contains no
opiates, is safe and sure and will not
constipate. City Drug Store. .
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-12-06

In settling the pay rolls and expense
accounts Of her militia called into SER
vice during the yellow fever epidemic
of last summer. Arkansas finds that
these items OF the state quarantine
amount to about $4,000, which is less
than the corresponding item Of any
other state that established quaran.
tine. If the federal government takes
charge of the interstate quarantine, as
requested by the Chattanooga conven.
ton. this expense will be spared the
states. and state lines will be as effect
lively guarded with less unnecessary
interruption TO trade and travel than
was the case last summer,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-12-06
O|O

II Is hard to understand the dis.
paches from Turkey. One dispatch
says the sultan has yielded and an.
other says the powers are continuing
TO take custom houses which belong
TO his country. 1t is beginning to look
as If the powers. having demanded
certain things from his hlghness, will
not listen now even to his compliance
with all they ask.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-12-06

When Elihu Root, now secretary of
state, was at college his classmates
rebelled against their German proles-
sor and withdrew in body. They re
mained out for two months, during
which time Root went on with his stu.
dies. When they returned, convinced
that they had been in error, they
gave young Elihu the nickname ol
Square Root" which stuck to him for
many day. The refusal to desert
work has been one of his distinguish
ing characteristics all through life.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-12-06

Secretary of the Interior Hitchcock
has appointed commission consisting
of w. C. Pollock, assistant attorney
general for the interior department;
Luther r. Smith, chief of Indian Ter
ritory division of that department;
and G. A. Ward, clerk in the Indian
bureau. to confer with the Five Civil
lied Tribes and prepare a report on
legislation that will be required after
tribal relations come to an end in
March next.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-12-06

There are those who will not be-
lieve the president does not intend to
run again until he definitely announces
which one of the republican aspirants
for he Office he has decided to give
IL to.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-12-06

China wants Russia to pay 100000
600 indemnity for the use of Manshu-
ria during the war Russia can proba.
bly, prove by Japan that she didn't get
the worth of anything like this out
OF Manchuria.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-12-06
PEABODY FOR PRESIDENT.
Will be Successor Of Mecurdy In the
Mutual Life.

Will be Successor OF Mecurdy In the
Mutual Life.
New York. Dec. 5.-Charles A. Pea.
body probably will be elected presi.
dent of lle Mutual Life Insurance
company at the meeting of the com.
pany's board of trustees tomorrow.
Frederick Cromwell, president pro
TEN. said today he hoped earnestly
that Mr.. Peabody will accept the pres.
idency.
His eligibility has been discussed
by members Of the board" said Mr.
Cromwell, "and | feel sure we could
not do better"
Mr.. Peabody is interested in a mum.
Der of financial institutions and is the
American representative of William
Waldorf Astor
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-12-06

If the opinion of the attorney &c
eral that railroads must maintain
night operators at all telegraph sta
tlons holds good will result In an
awful lonesome time of 1t for some
of the fellows who will hold the Jobs.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-12-06
LABOR TROUBLES IMMINENT.
Feared that Serious Results viii Fol
lrAAL La OlI EinIIn

low in OIL Fields.
Houston, Tex, Dec. 5.-I.abor trou.
bles In the Texas oil fields are grow
Ing acute and 1t is feared grave trou-
Bile viii result when an attempt is
made to indoduce non-union help. The
companies have agreed to restore the
former wage scale. being SO a day 20
the the help, but refuse TO recognize
the union, which is demanded. The
Guffy company posted notice that
the several fields will not recognize
the union, and offers to take the help
that first applies. The Sun company
followed suit. and 1t is believed others
will. Efforts to start operalons az
Spindletop today failed, a committee
of Strikers waiting on the force OF
newly installed men.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-12-06

Andrew Carnegie was 6S years old
the other day, He is in good health
and HIS given away so far S139,OOO,OOO
of his fortune and says that he is still
ready to give. This year his benefac-
tions have amounted to $11,50O,OOO.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-12-06

Commenting on the presidents sug-
gestion that Oklahoma will get state
hood for Christmas present, a nortn'
ern Oklahoma editor. and republi'
can at that. plaintively wonders
whether I'VE will have to use Peruna
instead OF brandy in our plum pud.
ding sauce"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-12-06

Senator Plat said that If he had his
life to live over agin he would do It
differently. One thing he would be
likely to do differently relates to the
employment OF Mae Wood
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-12-06
Ardmore. Wednesday, Dec. 6, 1905.

President Roosevelt has congress
on his hands. There is sufficient worry
ahead Of the president to cause him to
thoroughly enjoy his Christmas now.