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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1907-12-20
Among the Head Hunters of Formosa

Among tnc FcdQ 1untcTS OF fOFmOSd
Through the center of the beautiful
island of Formosa there runs, like I
backbone. a great range of forest-clad
mountains. The original inhabitants
Of Formosa. a wild, savage, ferocious
race of men, live upon these noun,
tains. Christmas was first carried
to these people by a brave missionary
named George Leslie MacKay
MacKay had spent several years on
the coast and in the interior, but he
hesitated long before he took his life
in his hand by seeking out the bar
barians of the mountains. to whom
nc. white man had ever ventured
The favorite pastime Of these saw
ages was TO cut off the heads of their
enemies and decorate their huts with
them. They had been INDUCING in
this snort when Mackay drifted into
one of their villages and spent Christ
mas day with one of their chiefs
The chiefs home consisted of one
large room so feet long" said MacKay.
"A fire blazed at either end. The
men. dressed in coarse linen sacks
with holes cut for the arms, and a
broad belt of braided rattan. in which
was stuck long, crooked, sharp-point-
ed knife, stood around one fire: while
the women. with much the same dress.
save that in addition they had many
rings Of brass around their arms and
limbs. and inrumerable ornaments on
their bodies. sIuatted around the
other fire.
so. on thar 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 men smoked their bamboo
pipes, while the women were busy
throadmakiug on curious little ma
chimes Of their own; and all. men and
women. We're Laughing and talking
merrily and making a great noise. 1t
was certainly a merry Christmas, and
a strange one to me.
After = time, with the help of the
native converts. who had accompanied
NE on this dangerous trip, sang
some Christmas hymns TO these saw
age moun,aircers. who had never
seen white man before: and spent
Christmas evening trying to explain to
them the old, old story that has been
told 50 often in So many lands since
the first Christmas morning."
The savages took great pleasure in
the singing OF the Christmas hymns.
and Mackay and hi. friends came to
no harm by thri,- hold expedition.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1907-12-20

few people there are who when
called upon. can name more than two
or three of the important happenings
that have characterized the day.
The part Christmas has played has
not always been one of Peace on
earth, good will to men" To the con-
trary it has been marked to an aston
fishing degree. by tragedy. war and
pestilence. A summary of christmas
in History" begins with a tragedy and
Dumas has said that, in Christmas
season. Satan and his angels of
gloom found work a-plenty." Though
often stained with blood the greater
number of historical events associated
with the day have been productive of
ultimate good.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1907-12-20
A Christmas Feast That Nearly
Caused Bloodshed.

Rev. Frank Patton. son of the ia.
nous South Sea missionary. John G.
Patton, tells of a thrilling Christmas
which he spent in 1899 at Lenakel, on
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1907-12-20

.1zzz Christmas of this year
Il 4 4 4 was spent by Washing
ton at Valley Forge and marked one
of the bleakest epochs in American
history. Ii was in the midst of the
dreadful winter when the courage and
endurance of all the patriots We're
tried to the utmost and when Christ
mas brought no such triumph as that
of Trenton. when many of the men
We're unable to stir on account of
hunger, when the commander in chief
reported to congress that "2.S9S men
are now in camp unfit for duty. be-
cause they are barefoot and otherwise
naked.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1907-12-20

QnO The wholesale slaughter of
OOO Christians on Christmas
day. 303 a. d., was planned by Diocle-
tian. emperor of Rome, to take place
pm this date when he knew the Chris
tians would be holding their religious
celebration. Diocletian had appeared
friendly to the Christians in order to
entrap them. When great numbers of
them had assembled at the Temple of
Nicomedia, in Bithynia, and were
chanting, praying and holding joyful
services in commemoration of the
birth of Christ, Diocletian marched
his soldiers on the town and set fire
to it at ell four corners. History states
that more than 10000 persons per
ished on that dreadful Christmas day.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1907-12-20

there was a division among the sol
diers. One faction. heariI the loud
acclaim of the people in the church.
chose to believe there WAS a disturb
ance within. and shot into the crowd,
causing a riot and much bloodshcd.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1907-12-20

1OEG When William the Con-
lOOO Queror was crowned
hing on Christmas day of this year,
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11DG On December %. 1926.
116O Henry called an assembly
of his kingdom for the purpose of
declHing his daughter. who was the
widowed Empress Matilda. as his
legitimate successor. Six years
previous to this King Henry had
lost his son and heir apparent.
king received the news while he was
preparing a big Christmas celebration
to welcome home the young man. and
it is said that Henry never smiled
again.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1907-12-20

ADO The still Christmas" of
EO@O 1926 was so called be-
cause, on account of the plague which
was raging through England. Henry
Ill. ordered that the court should
suppress all Christmas mirth and jol-
lily out of sympathy for the suffering
country.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1907-12-20

11SH Upon his third Christmas
u EoO as monarch of the Eng
lish. Henry H. created a decided
sensation by taking his crown from
his head during the festival of the
Nativity and placing it upon the altar
when the priests were conducting
services. He vowed that he would
never wear his crown again, and kept
his word
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1907-12-20

ROC On Christmas day of this
WV year the emperor. Constan-
tine, made reparation for Diocletian's
atrocities by granting the Christians
every liberty in their religious rites
From this time until the ninth century
Christmas day passed without espe
cial historic interest.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1907-12-20

3Ok~ son OF Swegen. first king
over all England, was chosen king
over all England for the third time.
He was guilty OF atroc;ous muir
ders, several of which he commit
ted on Christmas day. when his sub
iects were off guard. indulging in the
festivities of the season, which he en-
Outraged
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1907-12-20

1nAQ On Christmas day. 1913.
lOTo Edward the Confessor
was crowned. A number of i'm
portant events in the reign of Ed
ward were connected with the day.
1t was on December 25, 1858. at a
meeting with his wise men at
-ucester. he ordered that Rhys.
....cc'her of Gruffydd, the South Welsh
hing no ayooutad
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1907-12-20
lO6S

1909 King Swein. of Denmark.
1OOO rose in revolt against
the Norman king. and William, in a
spirit of wild revenge. caused all
northern England to be laid to utter
waste. that its people might never
again rise against him. On Christ
mas day many died of starvation;
others killed themselves. and hundreds
fled to other lands. while their homes
were burning and their fields being
devastated.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1907-12-20

10 = - On Christmas day in
1OoH 1887 Zachary Taylor de-
feated the Indians in the battle of
OkeechObee. Florida
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1907-12-20

@ 20 Alfred the Great of Eng
"a - land should have been pre-
pairing for battle during the Christmas
week of SIS, as tho Danes were rear at
hand. While he ald his followers
were making merry, the Danes stole
upon the English army on Christmas
day. AS they were uaL.2i@.'>d, they
were scattered with great slaughter
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1907-12-20

600 On the great Christmas
1OOO festival of 1868 Presi-
dent johnson granted full pardon to
every one who had taken part in the
great conflict against tho union.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1907-12-20

1D1A, At a Christmas festival
L 1 Il II in 1914 the barons sur
rounded King John and demanded
that he sign the paper which proved
to be the foundation of English lib
critics. the Magma Charta. John was
mandS.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1907-12-20

1QDG On Christmas day in this
1O.O year Edward H.. while
seized by his indignant subjects,
bound hand and foot, and carried off
a prisoner to Kenilworth Castle On
the following Christmas parliament
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1907-12-20

80 - - The first English parlia-
4 GSc ment was summoned at
Chris;Tastide. 1865. while the king
was h ID prisoner by Earl Simon
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1907-11-28
They Say

That yesterday presented the usu-
al American spectacle ON Thanks
giving Day
4 carnival of over-eating and 9th
er intemperance. followed today by
bleary eyes and Infatuated 'tunl-
mics"
Verify, sufficient unto the day is
the turkey thereof.
That the brides maids, Ophelia-
like with flowers in their hair, at.
tended the Eagle dance after last
nights wedding reception.
That white slippers and Wenat-
chee's muddy sidewalks don't har-
monize,-
And that THE Man Behind
should have the consideration to get
in front when crossing muddy
street, and give the poor girl. a
chance.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1907-11-28
Hh.NF()RD
Hello. Gensin ger!

Hello' Gensfnger!
How is Hanford? Hanford is all
right. And l am very anxious 10
have you know all about it.
will tell you what you find there
A very large scope Of very fine land;
comparatively level sage brush land
The Hanford Irrigation and Power
Co. of Seattle have under their pres
ent canal about $4,000 acres OF land,
with about 10000 acres plotted in
ten-acre lots. This gives you a large
number of tracts to select from. You
can get just what you want; near the
canal, near town and near the river,
above or below the canal, with. or
without water. Wells can be had
anywhere at a depth of from 40 70
200 feet. owing to the elevation.
The town of Hanford is located 35
miles up the Columbia river from
Kennewick. The company is putting
in a monster power plant at Priest
Rapids, 40 to 100000 horsepower,
and will furnish power for pumping.
lighting and running electric car line
to many points throughout the state.
They have line surveyed and have
under contemplation an electric car
line to Wenatchee, and will be in d
position to furnish power to our city
as well. Six r. Road Co. have sur
veyed in the vicinity of Hanford.
Come and let me tell you about Han
ford. D. Gensinger, the East We
natchee Land Man
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1907-11-28
That there was only one hitch

That there was only one hitch
in the wedding ceremony last night
and Rev. Hilton accomplished It
u. B.-This is his own joke.)
That a certain fresh and verdant
High School stripping Should tumble
to the fact that offering insults to
pedestrians on the street is not an
effective way of selling tickets to a
football game.
That State Highway Commission
er Snow was in Wenatchee Wednes-
day, the guest of County Engineer
Navarro;
That Mr.. Snow will help re-elect
Governor Mead. assisting the Cover
nor in his good roads campaign.
That Dan Beal kissed the bride
last night and the bride is still alive.
That the fruitgrowers' association
anticipates a lively time at Bower
Hall tomorrow.
That a local clergyman received
$50 cash and a giant turkey Gin eve
ming dress) for a Thanksgiving offer
ing;
That the gift came anonymously,
and the good man is at loss to
know just who sent it;
That DR.. Keller OF ne sanitaly
squad is after Wenatchee's chickens;
We don't mean that he is making
nocturnal excursions into peoples
eoops, armed with a sack
But he's after careless citizens
whose fowls make life a burden for
adjacent neighbors;
The health authorities say that
unless people who now own chickens
take measures to restrain them, and
prevent them from careless conduct
upon the porches and premises OF
.cleanly neighbors, that an ordinance
will be introduced in the council to
prevent chickens being reared in the
city limits.
: That the city council is talking of
holding a swell reception In the
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1907-11-28

new jail when the same is completed:
That private Saturday night par
ties will be given in the new struc-
ture throughout the coming year.
That John WeIch, q Conconully
pioneer, is dead. leaving much yalu-
able mining property.
That a Wenatchee young lady
dreamed she was an automobile the
other night, and jumped from her
bed screaming "Honki honk."
That a grievous crab-tree cudgel,
commonly known as "The Big Stick, .
is being welded on the grating
on the grating prison officials at
Walla Walla, who were involved in
the coal scandal.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1907-11-28

j. w. SUSSEX, c. E., Architect and
Engineer, Columbia Valley Bank
Building. Phone 1852.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1907-11-28

BROTHERHOOD OF AMERICAN
Yoemen. Columbia Homestead
No. 6S2, meets 1st and 3rd Wednes.
day OF each month at Sprague
hall. For information see U. F
Lake, Deputy. w. A. GRANT, Fore
man; G. W. JCRGENSON, CORES
pondent.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1907-11-28

Rev. and Mrs. H. L. Beightol OF
the Methodist church were entertain
ed at Thanksgiving dinner by Mrs.
"A. q. Knowles. at her hsspitable
home on Washington avenue. =
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1907-11-28

Effective ON and After Nov. I. 1905.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1907-11-28

Those having money to loan will
do we'll to consult John A. Gellatly,
who is familiar with securities and
titles, who is in position loan
your money at 0 per cent per an
mum, net to you.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1907-11-28
Woman's Exchange.

Removed to Wenatchee Hotel,
south of postoffice A full line of
nair goods, corsets made to order
Allmillinery goods at cost. Nine. Tiff
fanny.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1907-11-28

also needles and supplies for every
machine. 115 B street n. Phone
1861. 1872
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1907-11-28

| Mr.. and Mrs. Pat May entertained
twelve of their close friends at
o'clock Thanksgiving dinner last eve
ming. @sa
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1907-11-28

Mrs. C. c. Griggs and Miss Matte
/ Rawlins enjoyed Thanksgiving din
nen at Leavenworth.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1907-11-28
CIVIL ENGINEERS

c. G. WARD, Civil Engineer and
Surveyor. Irrigation work a spec
ialty. Office Rosenberg block
Wanatchee, Wash.
Arizona republican., 1907-08-11

steamer on July 10th, when almost in
sight of Southampton. However. the
body was sent to his home and the
funeral there held. II was feared by
those who saw the young man before
he left Phoenix that he would not live
to reach his parents. his condition be-
ing then so weak.
GONE TO LOS ANGELES.-Mrs. r.
II. Cumbacher of the Vendome left
last night for Los Angeles for an in
definite sta-.
MEXICAN INDEPENDENCE. - \
meeting of the Mexican residents of
the city will be held at Firemen's hall
this afternoon at half past two o'clock
for the purpose Of beginning prepara-
ton for the celebration Of Mexican in
dependence. There will be an APP
pointment Of the necessary commit
tees An address will be delivered by
Mexican Consul Pima.
FINE PEACHES-A. p. Hill. who
has charge Of the ranch OF W. 4. Giles
northwest of town. yesterday brought to
The Republican office. a sample of fine
peaches. Mr.. Hill does not know the
name of them nor does it make any
ullItTence- 1 Hfy are line eilbuSH 10
claim recognition in the world even
without "a name. being large pink
blushed fruit that would tempt n per-
son to eat himself into a trance.
PLEASING MUSIC. - one OF the
pleasant features of the summer at
Iron Springs. is the music which has
been furnished b. two members of the
Myrtle orchestra of Phoenix. The la
dies have been untiring in their efforts
to please the dancing community and
the result has been all that could be
desired. All the latest music has been
used and many are the calls for favor
tie pieces. which are always cheerful
ly given. Among the new pieces used
this week have been Molly Malone,
Poor John. Dream Girl. Fairy Queen.
Sweetmeats and The Man in the Moon.
arranged as . waltz. The music has
always been an attraction during the
summer but this year it seems to be
better than ever Mrs. Porter the
pianist. also plays for the Sunday
school service. where ii is hoped Miss
Plough's violin may also be heard
Arizona republican., 1907-08-11

Accumulated excess i'm temperature
since January 1, "a degrees.
Accumulated excess in rainfall since
January /, LII inches.
Arizona republican., 1907-08-11
HUN TIERS
CAMPERS
BEWARE
Don't buy a
Gun or Rifle

until you have visited Davidson's Cash
Store.
We buy the best U.M.C. and Win
chester shells We can buy.
The hunter doesn't care how many
carloads of ammunition his dealer gets
in. It's the condition. quality and
price that interests the customer. No
man can get in 100000 shells in one
bunch in Phoenix and at the same
time insure his customer fresh ammu-
milton. Our ammunition is coming in
every two of three weeks and is fresh.
We don't have to make all our store
expenses out of sporting goods al
though we have a splendid stock of
them. We keep a full line of Hard
ware, Tools, Crockery, House Furnish
ings, etc. This large variety makes it
possible for us to save you money on
Guns and Ammunition, as well as 9TH
er lines.
Arizona republican., 1907-08-11

as the family had expected, Mrs. Oil
Yer writes that he died on board the
Arizona republican., 1907-08-11
L. N. JESUNOFSKY.
Section Director.
sAerA ~ r,MG rAaLa.
PHOENIX.

CITY TINE
Departure. Arrival
The Diamond Jo." for
nc se..s ssn not spnnsS
G S1Sxsss" Prescott, il.
rome. Ash FORK, Dem
yer. Kansas City. Chi
cage. Los Angeles. Cor
onado and sa. Fran, ,.,, ~
The Daylight Express"
for wickenburg. Con-
grees Wenden, Sa
lone, Prescott. Ash
Fork and East.-...-.- 81 an. S.lb pm
THE CRIME OF A ViLLAiN-M.
Morales was arrested last night by
Constable James Murphy for a crime
against a little twelve year old girl by
the name of Villanueva.
BOUGHT A HOME-D. W. Williams
who came here a couple of years ago
from Kansas. yesterday bought
through the agency of Taylor & Berry
man. the home of Mrs. Phelps on the
Brill car line. just east of Seventh
street and adjoining the home of Frank
Alkire. 1t is a nice little cottage with
a well kept yard and altogether an at
tractive place.
HOME FROM THE COAST-Mr.
and Mrs. Andrew II. Miller have re-
turned from a visit of seven weeks in
California. Mr. Miller, who is manager
of the Hotel Adams pharmacy. spent
all the time at his command. when he
was not busy resting or seeing things.
in the purchase of pictures and other
furnishings for the store which will be
refitted and enlarged.
LOOKING AFTER HIS GARDEN
z. s. Wakelin left yesterday morning
for Duluth. Mimi, the Zenith City of
the Unsalted Seas to chase the preda-
tory bears out of his garden. This
is a stunt which he has to perform an
nually, otherwise he could raise moth
ing. He will spend a couple of months
there visiting his mother after the
bears are all driven out and his fences
are fixed up.
LETTER OF APPREcIATloN-The
Associated Charities of Phoenix has
received through its President. B. \.
Fowler. a letter from London, of
thankful appreciation for the work Of
the association in assisting a young
Englishman to return To his parents.
Mrs. f. Oliver writes that her son.
VIM. Arthur Oliver, who had spent
two years i'm this country, the last few
months of that time in Phoenix, left
Phoenix June Goth. sailing from New
York on the Oceanic. Instead Of meet
ing their son at the end of his journey
Arizona republican., 1907-08-11
lARSEN-TUCKEY.-

sen Larsen and Miss Abbie Alice Tuck
ey were united in marriage last night
by Elder Lawrence Williams of the
Christian church. The groom has for
a long time been foreman of the Bart
lett Heard ranch. The bride is well
known in education circles in this
county. having for some time been en-
gagged in teaching. She is the daugh-
ter Of Mr.. ard Mrs. r. Tuckey Of Pc
oria.
Arizona republican., 1907-08-11

Forecast for today-Fair; not SO
Arizona republican., 1907-08-11
A PHOENIX BOY HURT A few

days ago the little son Of Mr.. and Mrs
\. Pima. the Mexican consul. was in
jured 1T Prescott in game Of baseball
and it was feared at first. quite seri-
ously. M Pima received word yeste--
day that there would be no i'll results.
His family is spending the summer in
Prescott
Arizona republican., 1907-08-11
Y. M. c. A. LEcTuRE-Rev. Gs5-.

VI. Smith Will deliver "a lecture a- Oh.
Phoenix Indian school sunday ev--ir-
AT 5 =. m August 10Th lsD5- Slh.-'l
The Stainless Flag All friends Oh.
the association are cordially invited -.
attend. Special music b. -, D,u-
Cuartette
Arizona republican., 1907-08-11
To Our Good Friends,
City

We are at present quitting the re-
tail trade in this city in order to de-
vote more time and energy to our
wholesale and shipping business.
Please accept our thanks for the lib
eral patronage you have given us. We
assure you we are not quitting be-
cause we do not appreciate your fav-
ors and the kindly encouragement you
have given our efforts to supply the
trade Of the city with pure. wholesome
milk and cream. 1t has been a pleas
ure to serve you. Again thanking you.
we remain. Very truly yours,
/, THE NARICOPA CREAMERY CO.
Arizona republican., 1907-08-11
TO VISIT REIATIVES.-Mrs. w. L

Carver left this morning via the San
ia Fe for Los Angeles. After a short
visit there she will go to Fresno to
spend a couple of months with her
parents.
Arizona republican., 1907-08-11

WANTED--At once. dishwasher, ex-
perienced hand. IS per week. The
Woodford, 333 North Second Ave.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-12-12
I[RRLY GgT
CONTINUED rom page ID.

or near there wednesday night at 8
O'Clock.
After serrao was cut. several
companions picked him mp and start
ed TO carry him across Clark street
70 Fourth and thence south on
Fourth to seek physician. The
wounded man was bleeding gro
fusely as he was being carried along
and when they got in front of Rock
Bells place on Fourth street. Ben.
seeing the mans dangerous condi-
ton. told those carrying the man to
bring him in his place which they
did. A doctor was hurriedlv sum-
moned and the victims wound given
attention. Later serrao was re-
moved to his home
Meanwhile word was sent to the
police department ard on informe-
ton. Policemen James simms arreet-
ed James shultz ard took him to
Jail Thursday morning Chief OF
Police Richard Scott. on informa-
ton, swore out 2 warrant ogainst
shultz charging him with feloniousiv
cutting serrao. Fultz will not be
given hearing until the extent 81
serrao's wounds are known
The fight started, 1t is reported.
at the boarding house and from
there the belligerants and a number
OF others went to saloon. Thence
they returned to the boarding houee
and it was there. or near there. that
the cutting occurred.