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The Daytona gazette=news. (Daytona, Fla.) 1901-1922, 1907-12-21

| the island OF Tanne, in the South Pa
cific
He had a mission station there, and
| his native converts We're no strangers
to Christmas observance; but they
/ invited large number of their heath
Ell friends 10 come to their Yuletide
feast These heathens knew moth
ing about Christmas. and We're quite
/ unaware that it is supposed to be d
period of peace on earth and good
will toward men"
Over 1000 natives were gathered for
the great feast. The crew of d
'bIackh!rding schooner" eager to get
kanska labor by fair means or foul
for the Queensland sugar plantations.
/ heard Of the gathering and dropped
! anchor Off the island on Christmas
morning. The captain, however, see
ing the number OF natives, he5itated
TO modest them.
Telling the story, Mr. Patton said:
Ny first anxiety was the labor
/ schooner. but soon new peril threat
ened. Some of the heathcns had not
met since war had raged between
them. At first they simply glared at
each otEer and then Old katreds broke
out and hot words were spoken.
Again and again | started some
contest that would scatter the excited
groups. but they soon came together
again. Then | went from group TO
group and tried TO spread q better
feeling. Our Christmas Gathering was
nearly turned into scene OF blood
Shed N our very garden, but fortu-
nate!y all passed off most happily"
Among the Head Hunters of Formosa.
'TnIuugh the center of the beautiful
island of FUrmoSa there runs, like a
/ BAG bone. a great range of forest-clad
! mountains. The original inhabitants
OF Formosa. a wild savage, ferocious
race of men. live upon these noun
taius. Christmas was first carried
TO these people by brave missionary
! named George Leslie Mackay
. Mackay had spent several Years on
the coast and in the interior, but he
hesitated long before BE took his life
+ in his hand by seeking out the bar
. 5ariaHs Of the moIntains, to whom
. no white man had ever ventured
The favorite pastime OF these saw
2 ages Was to cut off the heads Of their
enemies and decorate their huts with
them They had been INDUCING in
this sport when Machay drifted into
one Of their villages and spent Christ
mas day with one of their chiefs
The chiefs home consisted of one
large room - feet long. said MacKay.
A f-c b.azed at either end. The
men, dressed in coarse linen sacks
with holes cut for the arms. and a
broad belt Of braided rattan. III which
was stuck long crooked, sharp-point-
ed knife. stood around one fire: while
the women. with mach the same dress.
save that in addition they had many
rings of brass around their arms and
limbs. and innumerabie ornaments on
their bodies. sQuatted around the
other FIRE
So. on that Christmas night. sat
there with these rude people, the
room lighted By the fires and by can
dies made from. the heart Of the fir
. tree The meu smoked their bamboo
pipes. while the women We're busy
threadmakins on curious little ma
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-16
Christmas and New Year Cards and Artvh
 Calendars tor 1908 at Ic 10 $500.
The Candy Sore IS. Aglov toith
PIetty Nooelties

Germany Japan and our United States have contr- buted to the stock of Candy Store until the sight of it's thousands of Holiday Novelties fairly carries one away, so remin fu of the Christmas Spirit is the col lection. Everything that could possibly be made as receptacle for candy may be seen nere All Ri ids of fruit little Teddy Bears horses, fancy boxes in many unique designs, trunks suit cases and dainty Japanese baskets and boxes representing light houses ad st os and other things. The best of sweets are Ter delicious candied fruits and rich chocolates Look through this pretty place in the Basement.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-16
Vonliy Books, soc 10 S6. 50.

Vanity Books in all the popular leath- CTS, pigskin Morocco, real seal, lizard, alligator, buffalo calf, snake skin and saali n; colors- black, brown, purple, tan, red, grey, green and black. These books are nicely lined with velours, moire or leather.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-16

There are beautiful pieces of blanket ing in the shops for making kimonos, bath robes and wrappers. The blanket ing is not much heavier than the ordi- nary flannelettes, but have the ap- pearance of being much heavier. The eolors- are gray and black, black and white, white and red, blue and white, and some plain eolors with fancy bor- ders Cords can be purchased to match in color to be used for decora- tion.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-16

New hair oembs are far wider and even higher than those of last year. They have somewhat the effect of 8 spanish comb, being artificially carved in intricate and beautiful patterns. The size of the most popular of these is seven inches by two and half, bar cites of the same order being used be- low to keep stray ends of hair in or der.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-16

Turkish embroidery embellishes the newest opera bags. Turkish embroid- cry is not easily described, but it is all it should be and the effect of it done in gold beads and colors on deli- cate white bags is perfectly fascinat- i ing.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-16
and in all white or white with touches of color may be had for soc.
 Uz1Ge1~Ase

Muen anxiety was felt for the safety Of the great cullipan diamond on it's journey from Johannesburg to canel Town, South Africa. Two stalwart de2 teetiYes, ans houia el9 two before tl home mail started from JohaAnesbus were ordered to tgavel with the u on special duty. They were notifie be well armed and at the fast mo they were handed a small sealed .age, which Saeyswere ordered not
 sight of upt- deposited iy
 strong room of the steamship. ing thatHit was the great diaT
 two men had an anxious jou7
 months later the truth beca'
 that the diamond had real
 the mail as an ordinary package. The detectives | simply an elaborate pi tica
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-16

A dolls head peeping from a scent sachet is exceedingly pretty. To make such take a round piece of soft silk and edge it with a narrow lace lay in a ball of perfumed cotton and tie around the dolls head, fastening the head so 1t seems to rise from a dainty friD.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-16
Fons, 98c 10 S6.98.
Bead Necklaces, 25c 10 SIO.
Bells -of SlLbs, Leathers and Elastic--an
sortncnt Large Enough to Dlake GJH Choosing Easy.
NopeZtu Bells, Sf. .Z5 10 S3.OO

Handsome novelties in silk and lisle elastic, also plain and steel studded embossed elastic belts with fancy buckles of polls red steel, choice of white, tan, grey, blue or black All in fancy gift boxes.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-16
Loftcre Neck Chains, ,z5c 10 S8
Slk Bells, $500 10 S7.OO.

The very latest ideas in plain, fancy and plaid silk belts. These have some of the most beautiful and original buckle designs imaginable. All col CTS and black. Prices range from S3 to $700 each.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-16

The Howe & stetson silk counter has some lovely showings of silk for waists which can be sent to the friend you wish to remember, in a pretty box, and be very charming gift.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-16

some new attraction. For instance the very daintiest candle shades I ever saw, hand painted to initiate leaded glass, and some new paper shades for electric light globes.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-16
Nooelties, S3.25 to $500.

A magnificent assortment of the sea- sons richest novelties, among them ing hand bags, Vanity books and pur- ses-these are made up ill such feathers as snake skin, pig skin, Hazard skin, buffalo calf, elephant calf, Morocco and horn alligator; all coIors and nicely lined.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-16

Any single article from the collection of La Greque underwear shown at the shop of the Misses Richmond and Rus sell, Chapel street, would please most any woman.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-16

For people who like odd thinks there are cream pitchers, either in brown and white or blue and white china, that may be had for very small sum,
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-16

Dainty pincushions- with white em- broidered tops with ruffle also em- broidered and a bunch of white satin ribbon in each corner to fasten the top to the cushion, make lovely little gifts and are easily manufactured.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-16
Men s ana Women s Slippers.

stock of holiday slippers representing an untold amount of foot comfort There are all kinds of slippers here for men, women and children For women thera are plain and fur trimmed felt Juliets while for mems gifts there slippers and Romeos of soft, fine vic kid feathers. Prices range from Soc to $150
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-16

Don't miss the Christmas sale of Oriental rugs at Gamble-De -Desmond's. The importer ordered them to sell at cree at cost rather than saand them back The rugs are of exceptional beauty and the saving is from S2. 75 on the smaller ones to $l00 on the larger and more expensive ones.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-16

For the young society woman there are the lovcliest wreaths for the hair made all of ribbon or of dainty flow CTS and leaves.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-16

In case you've not seen any of the Huylers things that have not been in the window, let me recommend that you go inside and see what lovely nov cities they are showing.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-16
The Captioating Dsplau of Leather Goods
 VIII Decide Many Doubtful Shoppers.
: .Shoppmg Bags, 5Oc 10 8. 50.

Medium size Shopping Bars in all the different feathers; these come in black and all the desirable colors. Priced from soc to $2.50.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-16

The Teddy bear" is used even to decorate a shaving case. One of these has cover on which is painted @ Ted dy bear and the motto, I'm it just now" Underneath is enough shaving paper to last months.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-16

lust call your attention to the r novelties at a special booth in owe $ Stetson stores, where you
 lave burning done for you if you
 Hind just what you want in stock. hnese belt buckles are among the
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-16

Manicuring is not the only thing that is done well at Miss Hartung in the Y. N. .. A. building. You will find it the cosiest and most satisfactory place to have a fine shampoo.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-16

Still other attractive gifts I saw at Howe &5 Stetson's were opera searfs, flower figured liberty silk, and satin striped grenadine cnes.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-16

At the last minute wouldn't an um- brella be a splendid gift for some one.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-16

A nice gift for a man is found in a razor set which comes neatly packed in a small black morocco case.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-16

For the person who has some tiny stockings to fill there are cunning lit tle china tea sets, five pieces, which can be bought for 1Oc.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-16

To-day is Red Letter Day at the Gamble-Desmond stores, and this is particularly true of the sale in the jewelry department.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-16

I saw most beautiful ones at Howe & .stetsons, of a good standard make, priced to suit any purse.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-16

Sterling silver manicure scissors and buffers to match sterling silver mount cd can be had for as little as soc each.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-16
Leather Bells, 5Oc 10 SI.OO.

Belts of fancy kid feathers in all the popular colors to match gowns and dresses also black and white. Each of these belts comes packed in a fancy gift box. Priced from soc to $100 each
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-16

Dainty little pictures of sunbonnet babies in passepartout are pretty fo1 the small girls room
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-16

Every time I go to the "Gifts Shop" in the Y M. c. A. buildings, I find
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-16
The HOWE & STErSON Go.
7he Christmas SforeJfo Young and Ola

new and striking articles seen in the shops.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-16
GLaallc Bells. soc 10 SI.25.

New steel studded, elastic belts, also the popular Fluffy Ruffles" | b Its in white, brown, black, hght and dark blue and grey. Each pack- ed in pretty gift box. Prices boc to S1.25.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-16

Knitted silk muhiers for. boys come iE delicate shades of blue and pink as well as in red, black and white.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-16

A modish frilly iab0t neatly boxed
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-16
Bric-a-Bra 25c 10 S5.Z5.

A great collection of Fancy China Trays, Vases and scoras of unique de- signs ia Bric-a-Brac. Priced from 25c to $5.75.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-16
We'll TeN of the BeauttuZ Christmas Jet0eby.

Several pretty designs in Hat Pins, all sorts of stone and brilliant set tings, also several neat signet styles. Prices run from 25c to $l.75 each.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-16
Smokmg Sets, 50c 10 S8.5O.

For those buying mems gifts-Smok- ing Sets in fancy woods and hammered brass, also Glass Tobacco Jars with gilt or silver tops.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-01-21
TWO FINGERS FOUND
By THE POLICE
They Were Two Fingers of whiskey in
a Bottle Back of Some Screens in
River Street House-Hattie
Page Arrested.

A raid for liquor was made Saturday
night by the police department on a
River street house. said to be rented
by Hattie Page The police saw evi-
denee in several human forms that there
had been liquor about quite recently,
but they were unable TO find anything
until one of the officers tipped back
some window screens which were leaned
against the wall. Behind these screens
he found two bottles, one entirely emp
tied and the other with about two fin.
gers III the bottom. Patrolman Carh
who made the discovery, did not notice
that the bottle was iiDcorked and slipped
it into his overcoat pocket while be con
tinued the search After crawling and
clambcring around for time he put his
hand into the pocket to find that the
cloth had absorbed about half eli the
whiskey in the bottle as II had spilled
over But there was still finger and
half left. This was confscated, and
the Page woman spent Sunday in Jail.
When taken before Judge Scott this
morning, she pleaded not guilty TO keep
ing and also to selling. Trial was set
for Wednesday morning and bail was
fixed at $3.50, which the respondent was
unable to furnish. She was taken TO the
county jail at Montpelier.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-01-21
ONE LIFE LOST IN
MEDFORD FIRE
MedfOrd's Fine Boat Club House Mass
Of Ruins--one Hundred Canoes
Destroyed.

Aledford, Mass, Jan. 2i- Nicholas
Sandstone, % years old. tanner Of
North Woburn was burned to death and
Otto Mietner aged ~, was terribly
burned about the upper part of the body
N fire that destroyed the large boat
house Of the Medford Boat club, situated
on the dam between the upper and lower
Mystic lakes Sunday morning The
property loss win reach $4,000 upon
which there is partial insurance.
Mietzner was the caretaker at the
clubhouse and Sandstone was visiting
him when the fire occurred. No one
knows how the fire originated. Mietzner
was found unconscious in the snow about
q quarter Of mile from the boathonse.
He recovered consciousness sufficiently
to tell the police that Sandstone visited
him the night before; that they had re-
tired and that he knew nothing further
until he was awakened by the thick
smoke and flames and be had barely
time To escape with his life
Owing to tha difFiculty 81 access to
the nre. nothing Of The buildings or It's
contents could be saved The clubhouse
was one of the most finely appointed
structures Of It's kind il the state and
had accommodations for 100 canoes, ten
dories and two or three yachts, all Of
which with the furnishings wer dc.
stroyed.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-01-21
swETTENHAM CRITICIZED.
Over in London They Think His Action
Most DeplorabIe.

London, Jan. 81. According to the
Daily Mails Kingston correspondent, the
people Of the town are widely protesting
against the withdrawal of the Ameri-
cans, as there is still great need Of
food and greater need Of medical as
sistance.
This correspondent relates that ii was
at the request Of the governors deputy
and a subordinate that American marines
were landed to quell the disorders in the
penitentiary. Governor Swettenham,
however, repudiated his deputy's action.
The correspondent says Governor SWEET
tenham bases his action on that Of the
American government after the San
Francisco disaster He adds that in the
heated final interview between Governor
Swettenham and Rear Admiral Davis,
the governor intimated that the admiral
wanted TO gain an unfair amount Of
credit,
The Daily Mail in an editorial frankly
describes the incident as deplorable
blunder on the part Of Governor SWEET
tenahm, and says he dealt with the sit
nation in an altogether wrong frame of
mind and compromised the credit Of his
country in SO doing
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-01-21
THAW TRIAL
POSTPONED
Heir to Millions Taken to
Court House In New York
WEDNESDAY, IS The DAY
Prisoner Who Shot Stanford White Was
Not Brought Before Gaze Of Gaping
crowds-,Squad of Police Necessary
to Keep Police Back.

New York, Jan. 21.-T'he trial 81 Har-
ry IL Thaw, who is charged with the
murder Of Stanford White, was adjourn
ed today until next Wednesday. The
prisoner was brought from the prison
pen to the court building, but did not
appear IN the court room. "A squad Of
police was necessary to keep back the
great crowds that aocKed to the trial.
II is still believed that Thaw's de-
Tense will be temporary insanity In
tent upon being tried upon the merits of
iis case, no one except the prisoner, his
intimate relations and bis present eoun-
sci know what the defense will have to
offer In justification Of Thaws undenied
act.
Much has been said about "the un-
written Law III connection with the
Ihaw case, but how far the testimony
win go toward influencing jury on such
q plea remains to be seen Thaw appar-
entity has not suffered moments re-
morse during during his long confine-
ment in the Tombs His persistence in
the claim that he was morally justified
in taking Whites life has apparently
prevailed with his counsel and they win
go into court with a plea Of not guilty.
District Attorney Jerome personally
will have charge Of the prosecution Of
Ihaw, assisted By one Of his deputies,
Mr.. Garvan. 50 far Mr. Jerome has not
intimated that ne viii not proceed al
he would against any other man on trial
for alleged murder. on the subject Of
a hnacy commission being called for at
some stage Of the case, he has not com
mitted himself.
In the meantime 200 talesmen mem
bers Of special Jury panel drawn for
the Thaw trial, will have 10 await the
call Of the court. This large Jury list
y remarkable IN many ways. II has
been selected with the greatest care.
Men with a recognized standing III tie
community III which they live have been
sought and the district attorneys Office
believes the list Of those summoned con
stitutes as high b type Of citizenship as
could be secured 1t II recognized that
the selection Of a jury Is 70 be the
most difficult part Of the proceedings.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-01-21

Brattleboro, Jan. 2I Engineers and
those who are interested in the project
to construct dam across the Conueeti-
cut river at Brattleboro, are much
surprised at the conditions revealed by
borings which have been made IN the
bed Of the river to determine the forma-
tion Of the earth beneath the proposed
site.
On the west side Of the river, at a
point directly opposite the village, is q
railroad hank on the east side rises
abruptly Wantestiquet mountain Both
banks are Of rock formation, which Is
plainly visible, and between them flows
the river, marrow, deep and still
Biologists had supposed that the
channel was worn out by centuries of
constant contact Of the water, and
those behind the dam project believed
they would find rock bottom at a depth
Of few feet, hut several Shafts have
been sunk to depth ~ between 10
and so feet without striking rock in
any instance.
There appears to be rift in ths
rock at this point, and engineers say it
IS the only instance Of the kind in the
Connecticut valley 80 far as known,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-01-21
MILK DEALERS
ARE THREATENED
VIII Be Prosecuted If Their Product Is
Found Unsatisfactory to the State
Board Of Health.

Brattleboro, Jan II The state board
Of health, Of which Dir. Henry D. Hql-
ton Of this town is secretary, plans to
begin at once an examination of the milk
sold in all sections of the state An
examination was made last year, and
while nearly all of the milk was UP 10
the standard III many respects, about
two-thirds Of the samples when analyzed
WeFD found 10 be contaminated
No prosecution was begun, hut the
milknen wefe given instuctiens al to
how To keep their milk clean DIR. Hol.
ton intimates that unless the second ex.
animation shows An improvement some
action viii be taken This year men
viii he sent to inspect the farm harms.
Heretofore the board of health has
had no appropriation for this work, bat
at the last session Of the legislature an
appropriation of S2.5a0 was made.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-01-21
IS American Survivors OF
Kingston Disaster
REACHED BOSTON TO-DAY
They Lost Every Cent Of Money They
Had-United States Is Notified That
Her Aid Is Not Wanted in
Jamaica.

Boston, Jan. 2i.--The United Fruit
cOmpany's steamer, Admiral Sampson
arrived this morning from Port Antonio
and Kingston, Jamaica, bringing 80
Americans. the majority Of whom had
narrow escapes from death in last Nom
days disaster. Those from New En-
gland were Mr.. and Mrs. Julian e. Ed
gerly Of Hyde Park, Mass, Mr and Mrs.
Robert w. Dixon Of Worcester, Samuel
Gutman, N Loonie and Mrs. Emma J.
Bailey Of Boston. Rev Lawrence y
o'Toole Of West Newton, Edmund
Nurch and Mrs. Murch of Bangor, Me-,
Lynde Sullivan and Mrs. Sullivan Of
Maiden, Mass, Alfred J. Hawkes. Of
Medford, Mass, Arnold j. Tanner Of
Springfield, Mass, Frederick w, Page
Of Haverbill, Mass, Herbert +. Baker Of
somerveille, Mass,
Many of them landed in borrowed
clothing and without cent Of money.
In escaping from the ruined hotels
they lost everything. They were picked
up in Kingston on Wednesday after
the steamer had sailed from Port An
tonic to render aid.
Several passengers said that they were
not surprised at the strained relations
between the American naval officers and
Governor Swettenham. They said that
Swettenham was rather pompous in
diyidual with no tact.