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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-12-21

heather festivals about that season
of the year. The Christmas obsery.
ance is thus a TRANSPORTATION Of such
heather festivals as Satnrnalia, Ju-
venalia and Brumalia. These We're
observed In the month OF December
to commemorate the golden age Of
universal freedom and In aonor OF the
unconquered sun. There was a beau
tiful significance in the symbolic taf,
erence to the turning OF The sun after
the 25th Of December. The natural
sun thus began a new career and was
illustrative OF the birth Of Christ as
the Sun of Righteousness and the
Light of the World. The goth Of May
and the goth of April were once OBJ
served as the birthday Of Christ. The
9Th of January was also observed as
the date Of both His birth and His
baptism. The day, the month and the
year of His birth will never be
known. 1t was vastly more i'm
portant that we should know Christ
as spiritual Lord and Master rather
than that we should know Him after
the flesh.
Glory to God In the highest, and
on earth peace. good win toward
men"
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-12-21

scientist Of . certain school regards
il rs the emphasis Of nature upon
The necessity of training properly tho
aAxt generation tho sentimentalist
zee In it a noble tribnte to the beau.
II and innocence OF the child. 1t Is
accessory to remark. however. that il
the child had to depend upon these
classes for due respect and real train
ng there would be no Christmas, no
leification OF innocence and helpless
ness. and no emphasis upon duties to
the next generation. The festival OF
Christmas IL truly the social. econom-
10, political and religious anniversary
" the human child. through which he
makes his demand upon the world for
existence. care, training and love;
the right OF an immortal sonl as well
as OF a future citizen. The right
minded part Of society accepts the re-
sponsibility with Joy, and Its best ef.
forts, In fact all its Efforts. are ex-
pended on the work OF preparation
Tor the coming Of the Child. Not
only do parents labor, but the legis.
lators make laws, teachers teach, art.
lists create and commerce. agonizes
for the child--for the next genera.
ton.
Therefore the monumental truth OF
modern civilization Is expressed in
the text: And a little child shall
lead them.
The entire meaning of the festival
of Christmas Is contained in these
words. 1t is the festival of the chill.
dren. because on this day God the
Son, the Second Person OF the Bless.
ed Trinity, took upon Him human
nature in the shape Of a helpless and
heantifuI child N~arinus maaninca
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-12-21

ornamented with representations OF
saints and angels, the Virgin Mary
and Joseph. the wise men from the
east, shepherds, sheep and oxen. The
presents are previously placed on a
great carthen swan In the center OF
the room, and a IS the young people
fall In line and march around the
swan. each gives 1t a blow with a
small stick until the bird Is broken.
Then the fun begins--a scramble for
the gifts ensues. followed by games
and the usual merrymaking.
An American hostess presldcs over
the embassy where floats the trI-col-
ored flag. and Joins her welcome with
that Of her distinguished husband, the
French ambassador. Here, again, we
find the Yule log burning, and In its
glow the Bethlehem manger IL rep.
resented. Built on a table in the
living room, 1t remains for two weeks
OF Noel" a gentle reminder OF the
sacred meaning Of Christmas.
At the Russian embassy, a few
blocks distant from the French, Mile.
Rosen, the school girl daughter OF
the czar's ambassador, presides over
the Christmas celebration.
Dreams had on that night are sup
posed TO come to pass, and from the
Russian standpoint, unlucky Is the
girl who has no dream to relate
while preparing her morning toilet.
Early service is attended in the en-
bassy chapel there lie no Greek
church In Washington. and then for.
tune telling games are in order.
The children Of the Peruvian lega-
tion at Washington will celebrate
their Christmas around a "Grotto OF
th Nativity" in miniature, instead OF
around the proyerbial Christmas tree.
This grotto will be surrounded By
Of nourishers OF various sizes,
with growing plants OF different
grains, while the GIFTS viii be ar
ranged In and around tho whole.
These presents are always selected
with the greatest care, the object be-
Ing to have them indicate the prog.
of the world since the birth Of
~ ChrtstchIld.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-12-21

In no other city In America Ia
Christmas celebrated In SO many diff
ferent ways as In Washington, for at
Washington are gathered the oficial
representatives OF every land-Chris-
tian as well as pagan--and In the EN-.
bassies and legations the holiday II
celebrated according to the custom in
vogue In the countries having rep.
r~escntatives there.
So 1t 10 that the celebration there
Ii international as well as national In
character. Quaint customs, indeed,
prevail Iii the diplomatic corps. In
one house you will find Christians
concentrating the birth Of the Saw
iour, while In a house across the street
. pagan brother from the orient Is
celebrating an entirely different day,
for an entirely different occasion.
Pursuant to q congratulated Gus
tom, ambassadors and minister pleni-
potentiaries entertain their Official
STATS at Christmas, inviting, also,
such other friends as they may desire
to have visit the legation at that
time.
Probably the ambassador from
Italy and his wife are the most gra-
cious hosts OF any Of the foreign.
ers at Washington, and their guests
ct Christmas time are always wei.
coined around the Yule log. which
burma brightly in the open fireplace.
A large urn full OF gifts Is placed
on 4 table and visitors have great
sport getting their presents from out
the vast pile.
Germany Is the home Of the Christ
tres and Kris Kringle. II ID.
therefore. appropriate that It the kai-
ser's embassy the most cosmopolitan
Christmas should BE- celebrated--the
custom IL The ~Faderlandt. blended
with those Of the Baroness Won Stern
berg's "old kentucky Home
Ths family 81 senior Casasu6. TIE
brilliant Mexican ambassador 1t
Warrington, II ! happy one, and III
of IT. members 5oin heartily In their
NY Of SceIebrating the s'rbs.
ada. Az half past sevsn on Christ.
nAs ~ tAsy asssnbls n = room
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-12-21
Bound to Be Under Il.

Miss Koy--How much is your
mistletoe?
Dealer-Here's a particular fine big
spray, miss, that you kin have
Miss Koy--Oh, gracious! / couldn't
veal that big thing in my hair.--Phila.
delphia Press.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-12-21
Both Happy.

He-Which do you think are the
happier in the holiday season-the
ones who give or the ones who re.
ceive?
She-Wei1, II you are speaking OF
the things which transpire under the
mistletoe, I think It's an even break
Yonkers Statesman.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-12-21
Sure 70 Be Appreciated.

II wonder what that boy of yours
wants this Christmas" remarked
Uncle Kloseman.
WELL" replied the young mans ia
Their, hes got an automobile and he's
got a."
"Ah! Good. I'll buy him a quart Of
Observation-Disclosures Press,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-12-21

The long table had for q c~enterpiece
an oval mirror, surrounded by a minia-
tire forest, which had been converted
into Z typical winter scene by a glass
blower. Gliding across the frozen
pond WAS . sleigh drawn BY four deer,
In which Santa Claus was seated. with
2 pack " toys IN his back, ana toys eli
about him. AT the farther end Of the
pond was q tiny house nesting among
the evergreen troes. The children were
seated at this table with the host and
hostess.
There were four round tables al
either corner Of the long table. at
which the older people sat. The cen
terpiece Of 0ach w. 4 round plateau
'of mistlstOe, a ~ middle Of which
Siesmsd ! flaming stsf * red. A ~
pointed stAr ~ cut iron esrdboArd.
then talked to ! thin board. Tho stsr
~ outlined With red candles. with !
cluster III An candles elexatsd III the
lysfyI eenksf of d. Stafs.zThe PiIgrim.
af3Et7eNN tAN4T
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-12-21
Message Of Peace
in the Christmas
Season
By RT, rev. DAVID HuMmsLL GREER
coadiator Bishop Of New York.

The Christmas
season comes with
Its message OF
peace to a world
torn and rent with
many divisions, a
world in which
is much
strife. This strife
Is to be allayed
and these divisions
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-12-21
A Clever Deduction.

Teacher--Willie. do You kncw my
thing about the burial of ~ lohn
Moores
Wilfis-Yes, ma'am; 4 hnow 4 49,
not at Christmas time.
How DO you know thaffs
Because. don't yoi rementber
says: Not a drum W. hSes4f
Yonkers Statesman~ i
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-12-21

what did your New Years turkey
cost you, Uncle MosegY
Ten dollahs an costs, boss
Houston Post.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-12-21
sure Thino.

Mrs. F1atte--I wonder what makes
the janitor 10 pleasant?
Flatte-christmas is approaching.
my dear.-Judge.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-12-21

Heppn'E y0u iike tE ~ I man
6lled Wtth TO- CArtstnsa6 spirif?
Gh-Xes, n h& lonx eef ii ouk u I
yonE
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-12-21
"AND A LITTLE
CHILD SHALL
LEAD L M"
BYREv. john TALBOT SMITH, IL. D.
President Catholic Summer School
Of America,
The entire mean


ing OF the festival
Of Christmas Is
contained in these
words. 1t IL the
festival OF the chill
dren, because on
this day God the
Son, the Second
Person of t he
Blessed Trinity.
took mon Him hu-
The statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1889-1906, 1906-05-11

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Seward weekly gateway., 1906-10-06
WOULD NOT AID
 GROUNDED SHIP
Japanese Vessel Refused Help to Mongolia When on Midway
 Island Reef.
By Gable to The Daily Gateway.

Honolulu, Sept. 29-oGicers of the steamship Mongolia, which arrived here today from Midway island, where she grounded and was nearly wrecked on a reef, report that when the vessel struck the purser went aboard the Japanese training ship Pagawa, which was close at hand, to ask for aid. He was ordered off the Japanese vessel and assistance was refused.
 Later when it was feared that the Mongolia was sinking another re- quest was made for help but the Jap anese refused to send launches to take off the passengers. Had the vessel gone down many persons would have been drowned,
 The Pagawa was making soundings in the Midway islands, in violation of law.
Seward weekly gateway., 1906-10-06
DOC" HAYNES
 DIES SUDDENLY
We'll Known Man About Town Passes Away While Sitting
 in Saloon Chair.

Do" "Haines died Monday night while sitting in a chair in the Louvre saloon. He had been sitting near the stove, sleeping peacefully and passed away without a struggle James CarScad- den, the night bartender, was sitting a short distance away playing solo with Mrs. Carscadden, and taking no notice of Haines, when Mrs. Carscadden noticed the mans head thrown back as though he was in fit. She went to rouse him and found he was dead.
 Doe" HaineS had been in Seward for a long time. He was an old Alaskan. Mr. Carscadden and others had been acquainted with him in Daw- son and Nome. He is said to have had a medical education and to have been a graduate of Ottawa college, Canada. He was 56 years old and leaves a sister in Boston.
 Judge Hewlett held an inquest over the remains Tuesday afternoon and interment was made Wednesday,.
Seward weekly gateway., 1906-10-06
MAKING PLANS
 TO CELEBRATE
Committee Reports Progress on Features of Observance of
 Alaska Day.

At the meeting of the general com mittee of the Alaska Day celebration last night the finance committee, through its chairman, W. M. Sauers, reported that SlO5,5O had been sub scribed and the town had not been fully cavnassed. Only a small addi- tional amount will be needed.
 E. R. Gray, in charge of the fire works exhibition, stated that an order for 'S75 worth of candles, rockets etc. had been ordered. This will be the principal expense, the remainder be-. ing for hall rent and small sundries.
 The program committee reported that satisfactory progress had been made. Rev. l.. H. Pedersen has been designated as chairman of the day. Judge Hewlett and Dr. Gibbons will each deliver an address. A musical program will be arranged in which the children will take part. A dance will wind up the evening.
Seward weekly gateway., 1906-10-06
IMMENSE LOSS
 BY TIDAL WAVE
Many Drowned, Buildings Washed Away and Vessels Left in
 City Streets.
By Cable to The Daily Gateway.

Mobile, Sept. 29-The loss of life here in the hurricane and tidal wave was 100, and 5000 buildings were dam aged. Everything along the water front was carried out to sea by the receding waters. Many steamers were sunk, including the U. $. revenue cutter Alert, and their crews were lost. Forty vessels were carried sever- al blocks into the city, crushing houses as they passed. The tidal wave filled the wholesale district with water seven feet deep and the wind ran ninety miles an hour.
 Great stores of provisions were de- stroyed, resulting in a scarcity of food and general suffering will follow un- less immediate relief is given. All railroad tracks were washed out near the city and no trains are cunning. Only one telegraph wire is working. It is feared that all suburban towns have been obliterated. The property loss in this city is more than $5,OOO,- 900.
Seward weekly gateway., 1906-10-06
Every House Demolished

Pensacola, Sept. 29-Every house on the coast for ten miles adjoining this city was demolished in the storm. Martial law was declared last night in Pensacola and several thieves were shot for footing houses. Twelve ships carried up by the tidal wave are lying in the center of the business district. All telegraph wires are down along the coast and it is impossible to hear from outlying territory. It is reported that all crops near the gulf are ruined.
 This city is in darkness through de- struction of electrical and gas plants, and food is very scarce.
Seward weekly gateway., 1906-10-06
Lost Forty-four Lighthouses

New Orleans, Oct. 3 Forty-four lighthouses on the gulf coast were swept out to sea in last weeks hurri- cane. Four lighthouse tenders were drowned.
Seward weekly gateway., 1906-10-06
REAL ESTATE AND
 MINING RECORDS

The following coal locations near Eachemak bay were filed for record in September: Sept 2 George W. Dickinson ct uX to Albert P. Dickinson, lots r to 24 in- elusive. block 3G, Seward; sL Sept 10 Frank l.. Ballajne ct uX to F. G. Hale, lot 3h block s, Seward; s-0O.
 Sept. lO-Frauk l.. Ballaine to Ida NJ. Hale, lots ,. 6, 2, 8, block 3, Sew, ard; 5000. Sept. ll-Frank l.. Ballaine ct uX to Fred NJ. Ruff, lot 3l, block l3, Sew ard: S625. Sept. l5-F. II. Stewart ct uX to Mur- ray B. Holland and Florence P. Holland, lot P and north 10 feet of lot l3. block p, Seward; Sl. Sept. I7-John Mclaughlin ct uX to V. G. Vance, lot g, block 3l, Sew ard: S46O Sept. 24-Frank L. Ballaine ct uX to NJ. O. Simkins, lot 4, block l3, Sew ard: S25O. Sept. 22-Angus McDougall, receiver ofRainbow Creek Mining Company to W. N. Sawyer, 36O acres placer claims on Resurrection creek, Turn again Arm. Sept. 22 F. E. Youngs, c. l.. Johnson, O. C. Grant, A. H. Bryant, E. F. Youngs, J. A. Ritz, Clarence l.. Youngs, Horace Mcclure to Kenai Mining X Milling Company, thirty seven placer claims on Cooper creek and Kenai river; Sl. Sept. 24-George Purches ct uX to F. B. Clark, F. l.. Southach and F. l.. Southach Jr., Seward quartz mining claim on Falls creek; $l0. Sept. 22-Deeds of coal claims near Anchor Point, on Cook, to the Great Northern Coal Company by the fol- lowing: George Fitzgerald, G. T. Burtehaell, James c. Quinn, Morris Fl. Lane, H. l.. Head, H. T. Hemp stead, A. N, Guilbault, E. A. Gull bault, E. R. Head, c. E. Ford, Dan- iel Crowley.
 Chas. T. Luckow,
 Jess Quesenbray,
 Cyrus Raeber,
 Peter De Tamble,
 Chas. w. Kotcher,
 John A. Matheson,
Seward weekly gateway., 1906-10-06
GEAR PROPOSES
 TO HELP JEWS
Promises Several Changes In. tended to Make Life Pleas.
 anter for Them.
By Cable to The Daily Gateway.

St. Petersburg, Oct. 5-The czar's return to the capital will be signaled by the issuance of a manifesto for the relief of the Jews, ,enlarging theirlibe ties. providing for the annulment of the percentage restrictions for the admis- sion of Jews to the schools, freedom of religion, and enabling them to pur- chase land in Poland.
 The czar and his family returned secretly last night to the palace at Peterhof. It IS announced that they have been in Finland.
Seward weekly gateway., 1906-10-06
Find Assasslns in Palace

St. Petersburg, Sept. 29-Two ter rorists, a man and @ woman, were ar rested by servants in the imperial palace at Peterhof. They were armed with revoIvers and were awaiting the return of the czar to shoot him. Two servants were arrested, charged with complicity.
 The plot was discovered by accident by an official who was visiting the servants quarters and accidentally entered the room in which the aSSas- sins were concealed.
Seward weekly gateway., 1906-10-06
Several Naval Vessels Damaged

Washington, D. C., Oct. 1-Advices from the Pensacola navy yard, fort and quarantine station report that several naval vessels were badly damaged in the gulf hurricane. Six men are re- ported to be dead. The hospital at Santa Rosa island was swept out to sea by the tidal wave. Government tugs have been ordered to proceed to the relief of the navy yard post.
Seward weekly gateway., 1906-10-06
Rain Worse Than Hurricane

Mobile, Oct. 2-More damage was done to perishable goods by rain than by the hurricane in the late storm. At the military post here 2OOO home- less people are sheltered and in need Of assistance. The whole city is short on provisions.
Seward weekly gateway., 1906-10-06

Clayton Gibson, Elmer c. Calvert, Waiter K. Hall, Henry M. Ferry, Hal C. Stephens, Robert R. Howard, William E. Burgess, Fred F. Rollins, Robert s. Brown, George A. Vivier, Peter F. Schneider, Arthur A. Adler, Orrin P. Gully, John J. Theison, Leuie Schnell, Ida T. Theison, Thomas B. SimonS, Thomas R. Sharpe, Frank H. Wolf, A. R. Wayt, John Clement, A. W. Anderson, Joe Pellerin, F.. E. Thompson, John C. Davidson, Alexander B. c. Hardy, William II. BackeS, J. C. Gilpatrick, J. D. ByerS, A. F. Sprague, Chas. H. Niggeman, Fred NJ. Sibley, Mary J. Sibley, Harry H. Berger, Byron Burch, John Arthur McKinnon, James E. Curtice, Frank P. Cleveland, Ernest F. HasSeZahl, William R. Colville, Chas. c. White, James w. Humphrey, J. NJ. Harrison, George W. Hopkins. Julius J. Yackley, Geo. W. Popp, Clara W. Popp, William F. Popp, Harry B. Drees. John r. Draper, Mary \. Rounds, August Anderson, Thos. Tucker, John A. Wilson, Eugene F. Wager, Sarah J. Schwartz, Jocob RasSl, Geo. HeighSOWer, Mary c. Davis, Fred Kropr, Isaac M. Armstrong, Mrs. Kate R. Mack. Nicholson Collins, William = pulypr. Therlsa E. Partridge, Robert Swain, Lille B. Chilburg, Harry A. Fisher, Porter l.. Howe, Joseph J. O'Grady, Chas. Fred Stone, Chas. P. Lyons, Clara A. Lyons, Minnie E. Gillette, Frank T. Lodge, Walter Buhl, Wilbur w. McAlpine, Geo. w. Ross, Jennie M. Ross, Andrew s. Arbury, Daniel A. ResS, Arthur l.. Holmes, Michael J. Theison, John A. Comerford, Quartz locations: G. A. Burr,
 G. T. Cappel, l.. V. Ray,
 W. D. VanSulphen, A. J. Allard,
 c. E. Burr,
 A. McFall McMasterS, c. E. Spillum. Placer locations: F. E. Youngs,
 J. k. O'Rellly,
 Horace Mcclure, c. s. Youngs,
 E. F. Youngs,
 c. l.. Johnson,
 O. c. Grant,
 A. H. Bryant,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1906-07-05
DIED.

ARONHALT- her home near Wilson,
w. Va, on July 2nd, 1906, Mrs. Isabelle
Aronhalt, widow Of the late John Aron-
halt, aged 8years, 9 months and days.
She was the mother of three children,
namely, James Aronhalt, of near Will
son, W. Va, who is well and favorably
known throughout the county, Mrs.
John Martin, Of Red House, Md, and
Mrs. George Simmons, of near Wilson,
W. Va. She was kind, neighborly and
obliging. About 45 years ago she joined
the Brethren church, in which she lived
faithful until death. The funeral SER
vices were conducted by Rev. l. w. Alb
ernathy on July 4th, in the leafy grove
near her residence, after which she was
laid to rest in the home cemetery beside
her husband. A FRIEND.