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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-12-24
Various Churches Will Greet
Day With Burst of
Melody.
MIDNIGHT MASSES
UNUSUAL FEATURE
All Denominations Will Observe
Dawn of Nativity in Attrac-
tive Way.

! The secular side OF Christmas which,
! for the past six weeks, has kept the
marts OF trade at a fever heat Of buy
ing and selling will be lost In the great
burst Of melody with which the
churches Of all denominations viii
/ greet the dawn OF the Nativity.
The preparations have been unusually
elaborate this season and not for many
a year have Washington church-Soers
! had such a feast Of good things to
choose from.
Formerly the Roman Catholic and
Episcopalian churches wed with one an
other In perfecting the beauty Of the
! Christmastide musical program, but
for a good many years past these two
great divisions Of the Christian church
have shared honors with their brethren
OF other denominations and today a
special program of Christmas music as
| a part Of the Christmas morning ser
vice is the rule rather than the eX-
ccption.
/ Not content with the forenoon service
/ of song, a season or two ago several of
the Roman Catholic parishes introduced
midnight masses, a picturesque feature
/ Of the celebration OF Christmastide
which obtains in Continental countries.
So attractive has this innovation
proven that the example OF the pioneer
parishes has been followed by other
churches, st. Patrick's. st. Aloysius, St.
Mary's, st. AIMS, and the Chevy
Chase churches all having made ar
rangements for midnight mass on
/ Christmas Day.
| The following congregations VIII enjoy
/ Z rFrEa Of
/ Day or on Christmas Sunday. Pro
grams arranged by churches for their
! special music are printed below.
CATHOLIC CHURCHES.
st. Patrck's.
| Following is the music for the mid
night mass at st. Patrick's.
The Rev. William T. Russell, oeIebrant.
the Rev. F. u. McGuigau, deacon, the
Rev. William J. Carroll. subdeacon: the
william j Russell, preacher.
| Prelude, Xmas Morn" q. Barretrl
orchestra; professional, ''HaTk, Hark.
MY Soul, sanctuary choir: IntrOit
| 1Niadana, 1900 sanctuary choir: Kyrie
Haydn,s No. 3, mixed choir; Gloria,
ana Alleiuia, Sliby. sanctuary choir.
Graduate motel, "Ad Regum PastoriIIu1'
/ CGounod) sanctuary cho ?; ''Veni Crea-
| tor (Angels Song. 1880 Orlando Glib
hons, sanctuary choir; Credo. Beethoven
/ IN {, mixed choir; Offertory proper
| (Viadana, 1900 sanctuary choir: @Ofer-
tory. Motel. ''Adeste Fldelis'' Cyovello)
sanctuary choir; Sanctus, Haydn's No
| 5, Benedictus, Haydn's No. 3, AZnus
Del daydns No. 3. mixed choir: dur
/ ing communion. ''Exulta Sion CV.
1ammereD mixed choir; professional,
| Faith Of Our Fathers" sanctuar ~
choir; Postlude, ''Adeste Fedelis," or
! Chestra choir.
| At IL O'clock solemn high mass the
| same program win be given with the
/ exception Of the "EXulta Sion %
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-12-24

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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-12-24

WOODWARD & LOTHROP.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-12-17

And cradle-songs, mysterious,
soft,
Are sounding sweet and low.
Is it a dream? Far, far away.
Yet drawing ever near,
| see the little Christ-Child $
form,
1t is His voice | hear.
And to his hand a wOndrOus rose
OF richest crimson hue,
The rose of Joy, of Hope and
Love
He brings to me and you.
Stay. Ere Thou goeSt, Child
Divine,
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-12-17
Trouble Ahead.

A north country coroner is said to be
waiting the suicide Of a local poet who
wrote about clasping the two tremu.
lous hands" of his ladylove, but which
the printer made TO read the two tire
mendOus hands. g. london Mail.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-12-17

Back through the stormy
dome,
We pray Thee, bless each little
child,
And bless each earthly home.
Oh. grant to us, thou Christ
Child pure,
The love that casts out fear;
And in our weary, mortal hearts
Make Christmas all the year.
Mrs. S. II. Griffin and little
daughter left Monday for Gal
weston to spend Christmas
and visit awhile with the Doc
tors folks.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-12-17
Star Of the East.
BY Mary b. Sleigh.

BY Mary b. Sleigh.
LO! Once again the glad Yule- tide.
And over all the earth
Sweet chimes are pealing far
and wide,
To hail the Christ Child's birth.
The Star that sends such daz-
zling rays
From out the skies above,
1t is the Star of Bethlehem,
Bright Star of Hope and Love.
AS up we gaze, that glorious Star
More golden still doth glow:
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-12-17
a Queer Question.

Small Ha,old (at the zool-What Is
that funn: looking bird. papa: Papa
That is bald eagle. Harold. Small
Harold How long does an eagle have
TO be married before he gets bald,
papa Chicago News.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-12-17
Usually Has To.

SAY. paw. what is n Genius:"
~ genius is - man who can do his
own washing. sewing and cooking. my
boy. - Louisville Courier.Journal
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-12-17
Twas the Night Before Christmas.

snug III lIlelI DtuS.
While visions of sugar-plums
danced in their heads,
And Mamma in her kerchief,
and | in my cap,
Had just settled our brains for a
long winters nap:
When out on the lawn there rose
such a clatter,
/ sprang from my bed to see
what was the matter.
Away to the window | flew like
a flash,
Tore open the shutters and
threw up the sash.
The moon, on the breast of the
new fallen snow
Gave luSter of mid day to objects
below.
When what to my wandering
eyes should appear,
But a miniature sleigh, and
eight tiny Reindeer:
With little old driver, so lively
and quick,
| knew in moment it must be
Saint Nick.
More rapid than eagles his
coursers they came,
And he whiStled. and shouted,
and called them by name
Now, Dasher! now, Dancer!
now, Prancer, and Vixen!
On, Comet! on. Cupid. on. Dun
der and Bitten.
To the top of the porch, to the
top of the wall!
Now. dash away, dash away,
dash away ALL"
AS dry leaves that before the
wild hurricane fly,
When they meet with an obsta.
Gle, mount to the sky.
So up to the house-top the cour-
serS they flew
With the sleigh full of toys and
Saint Nicholas. too.
And then in twnkling | heard
on the roof,
The prancing and paving of
each little hoOf;
AS | drew in my head and was
turning around,
Down the chimney Saint Nicho-
las came with a bound.
He was dressed all in fur from
his head to his foot,
And his clothes were all tar
nished with aahes and SCOT;
\ bundle of toys he had flung on
his back,
And he looked like a peddler
just opening his pack.
His eyes how they twinkled, his
dimples were merry
His checks were like roses. his
nose like a cherry;
His droll little mouth was drawn
up like a bow,
And the beard on his chin was
white as the snow,
The stump of a pipe he held
tight in his teeth,
And the smoke, it encircled his
head like a wreath.
He had a broad face. and a |
little round belly
That shook when he laughed
like a bowl full of Jelly.
He was chubby and plump-a
right jolly old elf;
And | laughed when ! saw him,
in spite of myself,
a wink of his eyes, and a twist |
of his head,
Soon gave me to know | had
nothing to dread.
He spoke not a word, but went |
straight to his work.
And filled all the stockings, then |
turned with a jerk,
And laying his finger aside of |
his nose.
And giving a nod, up the chin
ney he rose.
He sprang to his sleigh. to his
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-12-17

Weak men never yield at the proper
time Latin
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-12-17


HIICNrI> ~ 41>:a oo,oO. az tho
vSdl IllSlS y llldllv q l'Cl oDii
who is WONDERING "What to owe
lin iii'' N''0 VIII WV" P'o"''oi' ~ ~
KNOW, OuC Cne CHANCES DIRE CldC HlSlue VI CWo
weeks alter Christmas ne ii be coming IN mere
tO INV cOnonthinor no wants that Vol cOud have
Sl'Sli HILL III q PlOoOll0'
SI1OODCtinnC for Christmas
tor : ::::: for :'''" weather.: liberal useful ' '''''
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-12-17
r. A. CAMPBELL
Live Stock and General
AuCtioneer

have had 20 years experience
in crying sales. If you wish to
sell your LIVE STOCK, farm
machinery, household and kitch-
en- furniture or farm property no
matter where located.
All work guaranteed 20 give
satisfaction and terms are rea-
sonable. For dates call on Trav-
is Shaw or phone "a at the First
National Bank, Canyon, Texas.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1909-10-07

S. e. Morris had charge Of the
rial display in the gallery, both Of
which reflected credit to the enter
prise. The agricultural exhibits are
the special feature of the palace and
Mr.. Morris interested thirteen coun-
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1909-10-07
SPANISH DAY IN MANILA.

Here's part of a letter from the
"Army and Navy Journals" Manila
correspondent, written last month:
"a midsummer event, one of the
most brilliant during the rainy sea
son each year, is known as Spanish
day, or the feast of Santiago, in Ma
nilla. This year was no exception.
Invitations were extended to army,
navy and marine officers and their
families stationed in and around this
city. The Casino Espanol, on the Es-
Gotta, wa.s the scene of the ball and
reception. Many Service people enjoy
ed the opportunity offered to see and
talk with the cream of old Spain left
in these islands. The costumes and
jewels worn by the Spanish and for
eign ladies at this ball were magni-
ficent."
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1909-10-07

= u - Il. e. Z. - TEEEfLE E+LEf ~ T+IT
9 ticket and 81 additional for reserv
|ed seat. The tickets will be on sale
at once at H. g. Nichols jewelry
store and by personal solicitation.
The reserved seat sale will be held
at 81: G. Nichols store Oct. Is at
. O'Clock a. m. The lecture course
booklets will be on hand in a day OF
Two for all those who desire to look
further into this list of talent. A
good number Of these booklets will
De left at Nichols and they may be
obtained there or from the personal
solicitors.
With the exception of Mr.. Powers
these attractions are all new. The
committee is sparing no money, time
and pains to deserve your patronage.
We want a great season and we
want to please our friends.
The Manager.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1909-10-07
GOOD WORK Of POLICE
Good oredr was Maintained by Police
and sherifr's Force-But Little
Crooked Work Done.

On account of the diligence of
Chief Cunninham and the members
OF tie police department and that of
Sheriff Plotner's force the week of
corn palace which just closed was
one rather barren of results for the
light fingered gentry and other deni-
zens of the world of crooks. Only one
authenticated a s was reported of
~pickpockets and in that one the Of
fender was promptly apprehended
and brought to justice. The unusual
number of DRINKS attended upon
such an occasion were all promptly
taken where they would not be an
annoyance to the city's visitors, in
fact everything was done that was
possible to make the stay of the
thousands of visitors from over the
state most safe and free from annoy
ance that is too apt to be present
on large gatherings Of this character.
Sheriff Plotner called in for the
week several deputies who assisted
him. Some twelve men were addi-
tional members of the city force who
p~atrolled the streets and kept every
thing in good running order. The
railroads had Detective King pre-
sent who kept close watch or the
crowds at the depots.
During the week some 40 drunks
were arrested and dealt with, two
vags put where they would be out Of
harms way and one man who carried
concealed weapons was put behind
the bars for the time being.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1909-10-07
WORK Of the coMMlnTTEE
The Splendid Success of the Corn
Palace Reflects Much Credit Up
on the Committee.

Robert Burns, president, L. L.
Ness, secretary, Jos. T Morrow treas
urer. John Michels. S. E. Morris and
l.. j. WEIGH. who comprise the corr
palace committee, car feel highly
gratitied and take unto themselves
much credit over the success of the
corn palace for 1909, which has made
a new record for attendance, for fl
nancial gains and for the sociability
of the enterprise.
To manage the corr palace and
carry 1t through to completion re-
quires an immense amount of time
and labor, for which the committee
receives no COMPENSATION and more
or less criticism, but the members
accept both with the same amount
of composure. and go ahead with
their business in the manner they
think best. 1t is a big undertaking
and the failure to make good would
be the end of the corn palace but the
committee displayed good business
judgment throughout and as a re-
suit they will be able to nearly wipe
out the debt against the palace,
which was incurred when the new
building was erected in 1905.
The work of the president secretary
and treasurer starts early in the sea-
son in the way of securing attract
ions, making contracts for them and
the collection of the money, for there
is $4,000 to be secured from the bust
ness men early in the season with
which to pay the expenses up to the
date of the corn palace opening.
Messrs. Burns and Ness worked to-
gether on the Marine band PROPOSE
ton and 1t required a trip to Wash
ington by the secretary before the
final deal could be closed satisfactor-
lily. The Marine band was a big
thing to handle, but the committee
felt that the best would be none too
and the royal manner in which the
people came to Mitchell to hear the
band fully endorsed the judgment of
the committee in getting this great
band. Mr.. Ness handled the adver-
Using of the palace, devoting quite
a good deal to newspaper space in
the dailies and weeklies throughout
the state and that feature alone was
one. of the best in the advertising
line. The newspapers of the state
showed a very generous disposition
toward the orn palace, printing
much matter for which no charge
was made. although checks were
mailed to those papers which we're
contracted with.
John Michels had charge of the
decoration of the building, and with
from forty to fifty men in his en-
ploy and the buying of the corn and
grain for the palace he had to de-
vote much time and work for 1t. Mr..
Micnels looked after the expenditure
of the money on just the same basis
he would if he we're spending his
own money, and thus saved to the
committee a good many dollars which
could have been let out with a lavish
hand.
S. E. Morris had charge of the
agricultural exhibits and the indust-
rial display in the gallery, both OF
which reflected credit to the enter.
prise. The agricultural exhibits are
the special feature of the palace and
Mr.. Morris interested thirteen coun-
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1909-10-07
DC AvslneE THURSDAY
resa =. : Rssssk'ssx. tth4e Corn R-''.ee.
Contained O Splendid Audience
.Applauao Enfhusiastjc.

The nifht saaisnees q the corn
palace, are plr,oyint genuine surprise
and We are inclined to the belief that
they heye been larger this season
than ever before. The audience
Thursday evening WAS very-larse all
Ing the upper and lower door fully
two-thiras TN. Tue band was greet
cd throughout tho evening with
hearty applause and q generous sup
ply Of encores. we're .gtyen. With the
opening ovsrtuIsssso,f.a's'z almnpa1, ia. the
close Of concest.the numbers were all
excellent Two Of tho best. numbers
were rands'Eantasi2,lDiS Wafkure.
by. Wagner and the Hungarian Rhap-
so4ie No. 14,ssby Ets1t. Bothsare COM
positions OF tie Highest order, and
were rendered In q mpgt skillful
manner by the bend. sLishteqAnt San
lehman has Me Nsscohes6tion 81
these works and It 10 . pleasure in
deed TO listen .tohN readtn1 of them:
The band responds to the demands
Of the treat ,'nnmRef4 With the full
(complsdsht 'ofjits siSfitE aaS. there
sTSs nsS&sf naaesfs VIE "rhe
Glow Worm by Lincke. and one OF
l9ousa's popular marches. "Fatrest Of
the Fair" The eucores were al
tunes II the happZ .eheractsr.
Robert. leeel PLAYED = lutte solo o.
fremnfkaHis exeealsIca, which dis.
s'sZss ! .'as t'eea'sss and good
SSi:s fIa.al rathron aonrano solo
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1909-10-07

ties In making EXHIBITS. which told
the story to the visitors OF the suc.
cess of the crops in South Dakota.
J. T. Morrow and l.. j. WEIGH
looked after the financial end of the
palace in making the collections and
devoted much time to the work,
which was done in a creditable man
ner.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1909-10-07
MUCH EARTHQuAKE MONEY.

Much personal property recovered
from the ruins of Messina will go to
the state because 1t is generally inn
possible for those who survived the
wreck of the city to establish claims
to 1t. A Rome dispatch to the New
York SUM- says it is estimated that
81, 100000 in coin, 36,O0O.000 in
bonds and other securities, and ST.
600. 900 worth Of Jewels are still un-
claimed. I'm addition to the foregO-
ing" the. dispatch says, there is a,
further deposit of 100 strong boxes
and 1000 sealed packages known to
contain valuables, which have not
been opened, representing at least
1900, 900. This total of $13 ,00O-
900 does not include the treasures
from the cathedrals. churches and
vaults Of banks"
AGAINST SCHOOL FRATERNITIEs.
At Adrian, Mich, the circuit court
has decided that the board Of educa-
ton has no power to expel high
school pupils who refuse to sign a
pledge not to be members of secret
societies. After its case was lost,
the board of education passed resolu-
lions depriving pupils who are mem
bers of fraternities Of all privileges
and honors in athletics, debates, and
other school contests. The case be-
fore the circuit court was the first
brought under a law forbiding fra
ternities in public schools.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1909-10-07
pAy's EXCURSIONS
Surprisingly Large Number Of People
Came ON the Excursions from
Three Directions.

1t seems that as long as the excur-
sion trains run to Mitchell for the
corn palace the people will continue
to come. This il demonstrated by
the goodly number which came in
Saturday from Chamberlain and
Platte on the Milwaukee road. The
one from Chamberlain carried over
500 people while the one from Platte
brought in owe 600. and this from
the same territory where two prev
iOus excursion trains have already
been run this week. The north pas
senger brought In a very large crowd
Of people, and it vas quite late get
ting to Mitchell ON account of handl-
ing the many passengers coming to
the corn palace. The number was
estimated at 500.
The Omaha, road brought In its
last bunch Of corn palace visitors and
they numbered over 500, extending
as far east as Luverne, Mimi. Those
people along the Omaha line to the
east are certainly entitled to q great
deal Of credit for the way they come
to the corn palace. The regular
train has been crowded every day to
the limit. and the excursions got an
unusually large patronage the days
they run.
Many people from the north and
south will remain over for the even
ing to enjoy the last festivities of the
week and to see the. electrical sillu-
limitations this evening.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1909-10-07

HIS standing as a man OF force, of
breadth Of view, of high ideals has
'endeared him to hearts of the COM
mon people. He is in the same class
of great and progressive men like
the late Gov. Johnson, Of Minnesota.
Tie committee feels fortunate in
being able to announce Gov. Hanly.
The Chicago Glee Club is one of
the older organizations; having been
before the public constantly since
1899. The repertoire Of the club COM
prises the best of all types Of part
song music, and its programs of
male quartets, trombone quartets,
characterizations, vocal and horn
yolos.
The committee is going to try for
LELAND T.. Powers of Boston, again.
Last year he. was booked for the
same date as this year. His inten-
tions yer good. He started from
Chicago for Mitchell and got as far
Fas Spencer, Ia, where HIS train
left the track and went into. a snow
bank, staying there for nine hours.
This made him too late to meet Ills
date here. We will hope for better
luck this year and less snow. Mr..
Powers needs but little said about
him. His name is its own COM
Frank Dixon is from Washington,
d. c., and is a brother Of Thomas
Dixon, jr., the author Of Leopard
Spots, "The One Woman etc.
Thomas Dixon IT,, says Of his broth
er Franks platform work. HE is
fer superior to me in force and elo-
quence." Frank Dixon is a lecturer
i! by profession, and Is q powerful
moulder Of national ideals. The COM
mittee has been trying for several
years to get Frank Dixon: but this
is the first time We have succeeded.
Last but not least We call; attention
Ito Opie Read. The date on Reed is
not A1ed 40 yet; but the bureau as
snres us that he Is coming. They will
dAteshim Nth us when It 10 possible
to get his routing dxed. Opie Read
rs q great getfuG. His stories are
read everywhere. In his letcure he
relates one original story that the
late Sir Henry irving. the English
actor, pronounced the most complete
little DIANA In American literature
He that misses Opie Reads lecture
will regret It.
!. The tickets for this course will BIZ
tho 1auaesprtcs q last year $500 fol
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1909-10-07

with T. basket of flowers az an attes-
tation Of the appreciation OF the.
members. OF the corn palace commit
tee and Of the citizens Of Mitchell for
tho very excellent manner in which
ia had Performed his work Of the
week. And while the lieutenant
bowed his thanks again and Agaih
the audience gave expression to Its
full ENDORSEMENT Of the proceedings
By strenuous applause and the men
Of the bants applauded for the recos-
nitien extended their leader.
Nilees Lie and Lathropsw were seek
oued 10 the center OF, the stage. z
President Burns presented each. WIN
lafre bouquet Of flowers. which
vassto indicate to them that their
services d6fing the week meflted
ana recei!1d the highest appseSsa-
tion from he management and fron
fha oattseuH ThS president comeit-
mented thSayoung ladies very htenly
for the EFFICIENCY OF tnelrs lns! ~.
ana the grS4t pleasure they had eav-
en- the va48 audiences. ...
Presiden& Burns further extARaee
the thanksaaof the committee % W.
men Who have stood 30 strong ~
Aindafho Members. encouraging 49,!
n the preliminary corn pafaceswoen
ana assurtAg them that they wets
!, atronG factors in the success 81 tne
ualaoe. President Burma ANNOUNCES
Viths conaiderable eradication ~
fhe see1hn iubt closed was The H.
speesktAS on pAiaee s'4ee - ~ ~