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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-12-24
Santa In Grass VALLEY

One town in the United States has &
practical and apparently perpetua
Santa Claus. In Grass Valley, Cal
everybody gets Christmas gifts. Their,
Is DO child so poor as to be disap
pointed when Santa passes his boup
ties around. and, for that matter, nc
grown person either twenty-five year
ago Mrs. Hansen OF Grass Valley wa
an invalid. confined to her chair at Tho
window of her cottage She watche
the school children troop by. Some Of
them were scantily clad and looked
Ill nourished. The good woman for
got her own misfortune In her com
passion for the unfortunate little ones
She suggested that on the last day
Of school before the Christmas holl
days each child should bring to schoo
something to give away to others. ~
need not be anything big or costly
Just whatever the child could spare
A committee was TO distribute the
things where they were most needed
So many little ones and their parents
were made happy the first Christina
that Grass Valley adopted the idea per
manently Now for a quarter OF
century Mrs. Hansen's improved SAINT
Claus system has been In working or
der. though long ago the good woman
herself was released fir N her chair O
pain and laid to rest in the town GENE
terry
When the last day of school In the
old year arrives-called donation day
IN Grass Valley-every child Of the
more than 1000 in the schools is seer
trudgng teacherward with an offering
Later the towns brass band heads the
procession. dispensing appropriate. mu
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-12-24
Mexico s Christmas Eve

Christmas In Mexico lasts for nine
days. ending with Christmas eve
They are described as 1.-The nine days
wanderings." being symbolical of the
wanderlngs Of the Virgin Mary and
Joseph In search Of shelter prior to
the birth OF Jesus.
One custom is to have nine families
Of friends or relatives take part IN this
quaint Observation Each family en-
tertains In turn for one evening all
the others. Both adults and children
participate in the wanderings. Arriv-
ing at a house, they apply at the door
Of each room for shelter. which is re-
fused by those within. Finally all are
admitted to the largest room. where
refreshments of cold meats. cakes and
wine are served In many instances
the children are CARRIED In fanciful
costumes.
The last night of the wanderings
Christmas eve, means to Mexican chill
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-12-24

Y
products one would expect under the
circumstances. The Bavarian peasant
for example, is fair type of the liv-
Ing original as he Is pictured in the
German comic weeklies. A Munich
waitress carrying well grouped
bunch Of foam capped stems OF the
beverage for which Munich Is cele-
brated at home and abroad. even II
she does suggest Salome a tri6e, is de-
cidedly lifelike. while the saluting sol
der by his very attitude suggests that
foam capped stems and sentry duty do
not assimilate very well.
The German authorities have done
much to encourage the toymaking in
dustry. particularly by collecting toys
from all the world that the toymakers
might acquaint themselves with the
wants and peculiarlties OF foreign
markets. The wooden animals OF the
past have been eclipsed by the me-
thanical toys. A submarine boat
which sinks into the water and rises
sgnin, al with one charge OF soda
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-12-24

The religious as W. VS. The secu-
lar press appears 10 O. alopting a
more liberal tone in - natter OF
moral instruction In ti 'a1ic schools
More stress is being lt IN the prin-
ciple Of ethical instruction in all its
branches, and they seem % be yield
ing the contention, so long and so stub
bornly maintained. that theology must
be taught in the public schools That
morality in its broades sense should
be an important feature OF instruction
none has gainsaid. and that sound
moral basis will lead TO religious
life is beginning TO be- conceded on
all sides. Given tho moral basis al
school. the child will develop religious
belief at home in the direction OF his
environment and IN accordance with
the creed he is tadght.--American
Tsraelite.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-12-24
Aoelnr Timber.

Timber is now seasoned electrically.
II Is placed in solution of borax.
resin and carbonate of soda, in a
large tank connected with an electric
current The effect OF the current lie
TO make the sap rise to the top of the
bath, while the solution enters the
pores OF the timber. The process lasts
for seven or eight hours. and then the
wood II died. Timber may be sea-
soned in this way in a few days. and
n equal TO that which has been stored
I've years.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-12-24


The next Christmas she sent me t.
her old college chum. Mrs. De Brown
who was member of her brother
congregation. Next Christmas Mrs. De
b. sent me to her pastor The pastor
grinned when he saw me again and
remarked something like Cast your
bread upon the waters and 1t will re
turn to you after many days"
The next Christmas the pastor sent
me to his old college chum, who was
sweet on Miss Susanna. There was
every prospect Of a match, since Miss
Susanna had despaired OF winning the
preacher. who was known TO be en-
gagged TO another lady. But-the very
next Christmas the preachers college
chum sent me to Miss Susanna with "A
perfumed note praising her dainty lii
tie feet. This broke off the match. OF
course.
Well. next Christmas Miss Susanna
mailed me to friend of hers clear
across the continent. Miss Susanna's
address on the corner of the box In
which was mailed got rubbed of Ell
route. and her friend didn't know who
sent me.
So the very next Christmas I re-
turned to Miss Susanna. On, I was
hard to lose! i was not made to wear;
| was made to circulate am a good
thing, and so everybody passes me
along.
oh. 90 you recognize me now? Yes.
] spent year with you. Well, time
slips. and must be going This Is
Christmas eve, you know.
T. eAPP. JR.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-12-24
costly Parliament House.

Parliament house Melbourne. which
has been rushed by the unemployed"
OF the commonwealth capital, is the
costliest legislative palace in Greater
Britain. A million has been expended
on 1t. and it is not yet completed. II
belongs to the parliament of Victoria.
but since federation it has been the
meeting place of the parliament OF the
its owners moving to
a wing Of the exhibition building
close by.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-12-24
Autobiography Of
AChnstmas Gift

am a Christmas gift. In fact.
have always been one. Ny age is now
nineteen. though ! may hook older.
was made by the dainty hands of Mis-
Susanna skies. who at that time was
just the age l am now. Guess her agp
at present? She h stin Miss Susanna
and she still owns me.
oh. yes. Miss Susanna gave me away
Perhaps i should explain that i an.
twins, being a pair Of knit slippers
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-12-24
EaotIsn.

A young professor of mathematics,
immense at mathematics and games,
dangerous at chess, capable of Haydn
on the violin, once said to me. aft
err listening to some chat on books:
Eyes. I must take up literature" an
though saying: Il was rather forget.
ting literature However, I've polished
of all these other things. I'll have q
shy at literature now."-T. P.'s
Weekly.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-12-24

sic. Some of the children carry stick
Of wood as big as themselves; others
hold only fat potato In their chubbs
fingers. Here and there boy bears
sloft live chicken, cackllng and struc
Cling. At the rear Of the walkers fol
lows a line Of wagons laden with good
things donated by the merchants and
other well TO do citizens Suppose Il
rains7 Well. that doesn't matter. The
children march. rain or shine. Santa
Claus In not deferred by Indictment
weather-not In Grass vallsy.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-12-24
Odd Christmas Cakes
A GERMAN NOVELTY.

- ERMANY for many years has
been the land Of Christmas nov
elites, and each year the kali
ser's ingenious toy, candy and
take makers devise some oddly which
proves irresistible I'm Turing small or
great sums from the pockets Of Yule-
tide shoppers One OF the latest ma
Mas is for quaint and humorous Christ
mas cakes. which are literally cartoons
In sugar and dough. The cakes are
decorated with all sorts Of funny fig
ures made OF colored sugar and In
many instances are not the crude art
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-12-24

Miss Susanna, /,
was understood
had benevolent
designs upon the
young pastor OF
her church. 81
she knit me and
sent me to the
reverend youth.
N 1t Christ
mas the preach
er, VINO mad re
ceived Ave other
pairs. sent M
to his sister
You see, knit
s pers are
guarantees to iii
any feet as wei.
as any 9th e r
I e ct. So the
preachers sister
was not al all
Offap1o1
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-12-24

Beauty IL in the eye Of the behold
sr." We have read that IL toad was
asked his idea OF beauty. he woul1
reply: My mate. yonder."
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-12-24

A love letter from the right persoa
II worth all the literature In the wori1
when II comes to heart interest
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-12-24
A Dangerous Operation

is the removal of the appendix by sur
geon. No one who take DIR. Kings New
Life Pills IL ever subjected to this fright
full ordeal. They work 90 quietly you
don't feel them. They cure constipation
headache, biliousness and malaria 75c
1t shsrrsr's drug store.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-12-24
w. A. Blending
AUCTIONEER


All work guaranteed. Prompt
service rendered. Union telephone,
RiverdaIe. Best of reference fur
nished. Farm sales a speciality.
Terms on application l545tf
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-12-24

powder; a diver which goes to the
bottom and hobs up serenely when
air is blown Into him through little
tube. Santos-Dumont airship which
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-12-24
THE GREGORY
MUSIC HOUSE
ia N. Michigan Ave.
SAGINAW, w. S.

From whom The Record
Company purchased the hand
some Whitney Piano, which is
to be given away in the great
Christmas Voting Contest,
have one of the largest stocks
of pianos in Saginaw. Their
prices are reasonable and you
will receive courteous treat.
ment If you contemplate
buying a piano, call or write
the Gregory Music House.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-09-17
x.iET GALL SPECIALS.

!.c (Aowest pssc.s .c> .ssn :s-raa GOODS ever
printed in a newspaper anywhere in the entire
United States. Get your share quick.
1Oc Dress Ginghams .......... Last call 51c yd.
1910 SO in F1annelette ........ Last call &c yd.
12tc SO in Percales .......... Last call SIC yd.
19c Madras Shirtings ........ Last call 10c I'd.
22c Pekin Shrtings .......... Last call lie yd.
tic Huckabuck Toweling ..... Last call 10c I'd.
SOC Trimmed Corset Covers . Last call 33c ca.
69c Ladies White Skirt ..... Last call $50 ca.
29c Fancy Sofa Pillows ..... Last call lie ca.
SOC Pillow Tops with backs ... Last call 33c ca.
ALL FURS ..... Last call half regular price
LOOK FOR THE LAST CALL PRICE TAG.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-09-17
COLORED WOOL DRESS GOODS.

About 8 pieces Colored Dress
Goods, regular price SOC
Last call 18c
A few pieces left of Fey. Suiting,
regular price SO to 79c Last call 33c
Several pieces Of Pretty Suitings
regular price SO to $150
Last call 58c
AZ to 81 inch Fine Worsted Suit
ings, regular price $1.o5 to $l.75
Last call SIC
Several dress patterns and short
pieces to be sold regardless of cost
Last call ---
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-09-17

A few pieces Black Dress mater
ials, regular price 50 to SOC
Last call 23c
6 pieces, including Serges, Nov
elites etc, regular price $1.00 to
$119 ..... ..... Last call Doc
A few pieces Black Novelty Goods
regular price $1.00 to $50
Last call Ate
40 inch white Wool Bedford Core.
regular price soc go. Last call 34c
Several Pretty Dress Patterns
suitable for evening wear at prices
way down below cost. Last call -.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-09-17

70 inch Bleachcd Linen Damask
regular price 59c -. Last call 33c
CT inch Bleached Linen Damasll
regular price 69c -. Last call 41c
y inch Bleachcd All Linen Dam
ask, regular price $1.0O Last call SIC
y inch Fine Quality Damask.
regular price $l.25 Last call Tic
y inch Heavy Satin Damask
regular price $50 Last call SIC
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-09-17


pleased purchasers this counter
Todys throng should be larger than Why? Read below
quickly for
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-09-17

- inch Heavy Double Satin Dam
ask, reg. price $1.65 Last call 97c
Fine All Linen Napkins, regular
price $500 doz. Last call $1.83 doz.
Heavy All Linen Napkins. reg
ular price 1925, $3.50
Last call $1.96 doz.
90 inch Fine Costume Linen. regu-
lar price $3.50 yd Last call TIC
&c inch Finest Irish Dress Linen
reg. price $1.00 yd. Last call Ale
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-11-26

Chicago, Nov. 25.-Frcsh reports 90
damage to tho Argentina crop %
wheat caused firmncss i'm the IoaJ
market to-day. prices at tho close bc-
ing hc lower To- 70 a i2c higher Corn
and oats were weak. b.. provision.
We're steady The wheat market fIuc
tuated over 70 range Of * a. o.. duriul
tn" day. closing easy at. December.
S1.03 p "1.03l.. and May. Sl.0T7s a.
$l.ON.
sentiment iu the corn pit was bear
ish an day and prices at the rIo.,
We're orr at '. CSC. compared with
the previous close. the mark,t clYs-
ing with December at G3a., and MAY
at G2asc.
oats were DUN. Prices at th, sam
pie tables Were . n iac lower. At th.
close prices were ~ az Gc lower. with
December at }91.c ANA May at 5l..
Provisions were weak. Tho priuDi
pal factor was thc continued HEAVY
81 live hogs AZ all Western pack
ing c'ntcr-.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-11-26

The guests 81 ihc Columar uoil
rnum ne,rr ggumhi,.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-11-26
SANTA re TIME TABLE.
directive November 8, 1oOs.)

Hffcctiyc November \, 100S.)
From the Enst-- Arrive. Depart
No. 1. Southern Cal Express. 7:45p $3.50 p
No. 3. california Limited ....12:2O p 100
No 2. North. Cal Fast Mail 1851 p 12:f5
No. 3. III T.. 4 Mex. city EXP II so p 122ea
From the West
No. ., Chicago Fast Mail .... 500 s;s5s
No. 4, Chicago Limited ..... $50 p SEQ
$50. s, chi a. kan city Esp. G:lop 7t25p
Pecos valley Trains
Np Si1. Amarillo. Roswell and
Carlsbad .....,....- 3:50a
Et SI". From Carlshand Ros-
woll and Amarillo ..tt:55p
From the south
enc 10, chi. Den. y x. G. FIX. S;3Os 1909
EMO. 10 connects at Lamy with branch train
for Santa Fe and stops Mt an local points In
New Mo1,co. a. E. PuRDY. Agent.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-11-26

Nothing hut ~%trictly home cooking
20 tic columbus Hotel
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-11-26
NJ Inni. MnnI-

St Louis. NHE. Wood ru, me-
dunn grades ."mhing and c'uth.ua
U.s." 22c. light Zine. 15011.. h.atf
tine. i2n 10. fuh wPshed. goa e9c
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-11-26

The Fashion cafe serves a regular
dinner every evening from 5.aO .
o'rineE-2s cents.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-11-26

Porch swing. sI.sc. Albuquerque
Flaming MIN.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-05-16
Debs and Hartford
Socialist Ticket.

Chicago, May 15.-The Socialists in
national convention Thursday night
adopted a platform after a long de-
bate that grew acrimonious at times.
AS soon as; the piatfern was adopted
the convention proceeded after mid
night to select a candidate for Presi-
dent The names Of Eugene V. Debs
and NJ w. Simons of Chicago were
placed before the delegates.
Phil Calgary of Missouri presented
the name Of Debs in speech assail-
ing Pres. Roosevelt for his "undesira-
BILE citizen" remarks and declared the
President to be "the most despicablc
coward, the world has ever known"
He denounced Sec. of War Taft for
having drunk the health of the Car
OF Russia, He also cast aspersions at
W. J. Bryan.
John Spargo of New York seconded
the nomination of Debs.
Seyrnore Steadman of Chicago pre-
sented the name of Simons. declaring
Debs physically unfit to make the race.
This remark caused the supporters OF
Dcbs to burst forth in pandemoni-
um Of shouts and Kisses. much clam
orous debate and many recriininations
Debs received 152 votes. The poll oi
the votes had proceeded until 1874 had
been counted and upon the showing
was moved by Victor Berger OF Mill
waukee that the nomination was made
unanimous. The motion went through
with deafening shout.
Benjamin Hanford of New York wa:
nominated for Vice President Han
ford received 217 votes. Other candi
dates were Seymour Stedman, Chica'
gn, 43 votes: NJ W. Simons. Chicago
20; John Slayton, Pittsburg. Pa, Is; G
w. Woodby (colored), California,
vote; Caleb Litcomb, Sedalia, Mo,
vote Y..
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-05-16
CAPITAL JOTTINGS.

The funeral of Rear Admiral Charles
Whiteside Rae, chief of the bureau of
steam engineering, navy department,
who died at his home in Washington
Wednesday night. was held from All
Souls church Friday afternoon. The
body will be cremated and the ashes
taken to the naval cemetery at Anna
polls for interment.
General Crozier, chief of ordance Of
the army, has made arrangements to
have all calibre 80 Gatling and Colt
automatic guns turned into the
Springfield armory for re-chambering
and re-sighting for model of 1906 am
munton. The governors of the diff
ferent states and territories and the
commanding general of the District of
Columbia militia have been called up
on to invoice all such guns under their
jurisdiction to the commanding Off
Ger of the Springfield armory at Spring
field, Mass, for the indicated altcra-
tions. General CroZier has given no
tica that no ammunition will hcreaf-
ter be ISSUED which can be used in the
Gatling and Colt automatic guns in
their present condition.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-05-16
THE CASE OF CHARLES JOSEPH
A Young West Indian Stranded On
Gardiner Streets.

Can you tell me. Mister, does any,
body want a boy?"
A young West Indian about 16 years
of age accosted half dozen men on
the Gardiner and Randolph bridge Fri
day noon with this query. Later in
the afternoon the same boy stopped
DR.. Sawyer in front of his office on
Water street and offered to give HIM
self up to the doctor for his keeping.
Eut everybody seemed to be all caught
up on boys and SO the colored youth
who said his name was Charles Joseph
was directed to City Marshal Cults.
The first question the city marshal
asked of the boy was Are you hun
gry?" The boy grinned as he said" Yes
sir and the kind hearted city marshal
took him to a near by lunch room
where the colored boy showed a re-
markable capacity for slowing away
food. On being questioned oy the mar
shall the boy said that he came from
Jamaica and had been told by a Mr.
Trask of Everett, Mass, to come to
Everett where work awaited him. He
said he went by boat from New York
to Boston and then after that he got
onto some boat, he didn't remember
what one, that landed him up here in
Maine. He said that he had been
walking ever since Thursday ard was
very tired. Chairman johnson of the
Overseers of the Poor had the boy
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-05-16
TWENTY-FIVE CONTESTS
Are Thus Far Filed With Republican
National Committee.

Chicago, May 15.-NOtices of % con-
tests have been received by the Ma
tional Republican committee in ad-
vance of the meeting of the sub-com-
nIittee on arrangements. The contest
ants have until May q to file their
papers and they are expected 10 num-
ber 200 when they are all in. All but
one of the % contests come from
Southern states, the exception being
the 9th District Of Ohio. where an anti
Taft delegation is seeking seats in the
convention. Two of the contests are
over delegates-at-large. they being
from Alabama and Missouri. The
crhers are from Congressional districts.
In these contests 48 delegates are in
volved 1t being case of Taft against
the field in all of them. The full ma
tional committee will hear evidence in
each case. Chairman Harry S. New
will issue a call May 20 for meeting
OF the national committee in Chicago
June toa2. From then until the con-
vention opens the contests will be
heard. The subcommittee on arrange
ments In addition to selecting a tenn
porary chairman when it meets here
today and tomorrow will decide the
order in which contests shall be taken
up. 1t is likely to be alphabetically.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-05-16
w. C. T, U. to Greet islander.

When the Islander arrives at Car
diner from Bath at P. NJ. Saturday
she will be greeted by big delegation
of w. c. r. L. ladies, who take this
method to show their appreciation OF
the courtesy of the management Ill
using flowers at the christening in ac-
cordance with their request. Mrs.
Sarah G. Payne. president of the Gar
diner w. c. T. U. invites all ladies OF
the city whether White Ribboncrs or
not to turn out with them. 1t was
originally planned to have the boat
reach here at noon Saturday, but 1t
was finally decided to have her arrive
at the later hour.
The directors trial between Augusta
and Boothbay Harbor, for which in
vitations have been issued to the
stockholders, will take place on Mon
day. The Islander will leave Augusta
at A. NJ, Hallowell 10 A. M, Gar
diner 73O A. NJ, Cedar Grove SIS A.
NJ, Richmond $50 A. NJ, and Bath a.
$50 A. M. Returning leave BoothbaH
Harbor at lis p. NJ Will stop at
Southport, Capitol Island, Squirrel Is
land and Ocean Point to and from
Boothbay Harbor.