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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-12-11
1.-THE PRINCE OF PEACE"
His Wonderful Influence Continues
and WIdens Through the
World.

All the old troublous questions of
the origin and destination Of the Gall
lee Carpenter have passed, notes a
writer in Golfers. All the medieval
worriment In discriminating between
human and divine has gone. all the
puzzled inquiry into the miraculous.
No longer IL mankind stirred over the
non-essential. Theories Of him fade
away, dogmas of his nature lose their
charm. His gentleness has conquered.
His influence continues and widens
Slowly Frightening. the CLEAN that
touched him spreads through the
world. His spirit moves on the face
of civilization, and makes 1t kindlier
every generation. The touch Of his
hand IL on the grief-stricken. Nurse,
physician, and nun are the messen-
gers of his teaching. The yestal fires
burned out, but never the fires of his
spirit, which answer each other from
mountain-top to mountain-top across
the continents. And deep in the heart
of the people they make family life
sweeter and ease the bitterness of
failure and ignorance and all LIES in
completeness. That woodworking
personality was never SO potent as to-
day-so insistent and tenderly sure.
Under thousand forms. creeds and
names, men serve him. And however
far we 60 in the conquest Of nature,
identifying the north pole, climbing
the sky. prying open electrical forces,
mapping out the subliminal. diminish.
ing sin. disease. war. poverty. -igno
rance-always in the advance win be
that gracious figure Of the Sinless One.
who showed Love as the rule of life.
One Perfect Man-ardent and gentle
the race will never tire of him.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-12-11

<6GI stable or Bethlehem,
because there was no
F04y52G room for them in the
inn," was heralded by
NA angels to the shepherds
NJ and by star to the
H42 wise men; but no voice
III told the mothers of
Bethlehem of the wonder which was
happening in their town that night.
Suppose some gentle woman had
met Joseph and Mary on that Won
derful Day, as they entered the town,
and had said to them: Our streets
are full of homeless strangers. Come
you and bide with mel" BY that sim
pie act of hospitality, her name
would have been written high, high
among the names of earth's happiest
folk. Blessed IL She" we should
have cried, ito whose home the
Christmas Joy first camel" But the
women Of the Judean town did not
know to throw wide their doors and
bring In the worlds gratitude and
love, says the Youths Companion. So
the Child was laid In a manager, and
oblivion holds the names of all the
women in Bethlehem who slept that
night beneath the wings of wondering
angels. Had they but known!
Year by year, for 10 centuries the
story Of the night at Bethlehem has
been told and retold. To-day no house
hold In Christendom, In town or vii
lage or on distant prairie can plead
the ignorance in which Bethlehem
then lay. II the door is shut on
the Christ-child to-day, 1t is not from
lack of knowledge, but from churlish-
ness or indifference.
The Christmas spirit speaks in
many voices. The sprig of holly or
the plum pudding. the tree laden with
gifts or the cheer for the lonely
these are all the worlds way of say
ing to the Mother and the Holy Child,
abide with us!"
Barred out alike from cottage and
palace and inn In Palestine, the Hope
of the World renews his appeal each
Christmas-tide to our modern Chris
tian world. By the very pathos of the
first Christmas, the heart is softened
and prepared to give him welcome.
To-day there Is no heralding angel or
guiding star.
No ear may hear His coming,
But in this world of sin,
Where meek souls will receive Him still.
The dear Christ enters In.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-12-11
SOME IDEAS FOR DECORATIONS
How to Make the Home Look Bright
and Cheerful for the
Holidays.

In massing holly for use on the
Christmas table 1t repays one to wipe
of the leaves with cloth dipped IN
very little olive oil. says the Housekeep-
er. Tall candles should light the feast
and the holly leaves reflect the twink
ling lights in a beautiful manner. II
a chandelier hangs over the dining
table a feature which will delight the
children Is to have q nosegay OF ard-
fetal flowers suspended from the chan
delier to within foot of the table by
means of a red ribbon. This bouquet
should have the paper pun OF the old
time fashion, and the bouquet itself
will be found to be shower bouquet,
one small noseegay for each person,
in the depths of which some trifiing
gift is hidden.
Snowballs of cotton. tightly wound
with white ribbon, also conceal gifts
most attractively. while the cheap but
pretty little Santa Claus candy boxes,
for sale at favor shops, are effective
upon the Christmas table, and Will
hold quite a good-sized package, or. OF
course, may be used to hold the bon
bons for which they are intended. For
a luncheon or high tea during Christ
mas week, q beautiful table may be
set by employing the use Of green
linen runners embroidered in white.
A holly bell or a bunch of red carna-
tons in a cut-glass vase will touch
the center of the table to brilliancy
and soft garlands of southern moss
may lightly edge the linen runners,
or doilies II they be used instead.
The colonial glass candlesticks are
still in favor, and nothing is more at
tractive in country house. With tall
green or red tapers. group of these
candlesticks placed In mass of holly
as a centerpiece L. both appropriate
and beautiful.
A Quaint little Christmas tree may
be used as a centerpiece by procuring
at the florists little pepper plant
which has lovely green leaves and red
berries. Wound with glittering tinsel
and tied with candied fruits held In
place with wee baby ribbons. OF
hung with little favors of French jew
elry or articles Of trifing worth. the
little tree makes a centerpiece Of
charm.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-12-11

and out helping and hinder
ing In a thousand ways the
numerous preparations for
Yule-tide. A film of tears
suddenly spreads over moth
er's eyes as she shuts the
drawer and turns sharply
away. Cruel Christmas!
when you bring such men,
cries as this for your gift.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-12-11

Russian folklore tells that the mar
in the moon was one who was seeking
the isle In which there II no death
At last, after travelling far, he found
the longed-for haven and took up his
abode In the moon. After hundred
years had passed. death called for him
one Christmas eve and . fierce strug
gle ensued with the moon. who was
victorious: and % the man stayed
whore he was.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-12-11
Christmas Crackers.

Do plants" for making pretty gifts
grow up to Christmas trees?
And are "the seasons greetings sent
by salt sons Of the seas?
Are Yule-logs cut from snowdriftwood BY
Yule-tide washed ashore?
And could you stub a mistletoe against
parlor door?
II Eve had tried from holly-twies a par.
ty-gown to weave,
Do you suppose that Adam would have
called her Christmas Ever"
Saint Nicholas In autosleigh defies police
and laws:
DO regulations as to speed contain San.
t. clause?
z -IIppincott,a
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-12-11
Origin Of cIft-clvina.

1t Is believed by many that our Gus
tom Of giving gifts at Christmas
comes from an old custom of priests
putting on board of all outgoing ships
a box of aims. This box was opened
at Christmas-time. and masses said
for the giving Of aims, and It wa
called a Christ Mass" box. From
this has come our custom Of giving
boxes and gifts.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-12-11

she stoops reverently over tiny pair
of shoes, a little white frock and blue
sash, lying In sacred corner Of the
drawer Many Christmases ago these
shoes battered lightly hither and
thither under pair of eager,
restless feet that ribbon encir
cled q fairy form that danced in
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-12-11

"I wonder what Santa
Claus will bring me this
year? Let's see, I've writ
ten out doll 'perambu-
lator.' and picture book
and all three pieces Of pa
per went up the chimney
all right-though I'm not
..Sxo .,,ra uyhofhor I
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-12-11

There's the pudding, cakes ana
mincemeat to make. And the shop
ping there is to do! Presents Tor
the little ones stockings. not forget
ting something warm for father to
wear, and some new curtains to make
the house look gay. Christmas Is COM
ing-the busiest time of all the year
and the happiest."
christmas Is coming" muses. the
child, gazing dreamily into the fire.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-12-11
Yule Cake.

On Christmas night, II q nader
place q piece Of the Yule-cake under
her pillow she win dream OF her fu
cure husband. Also portion of the
cake should be kept for the next year
as Il brings luck In the house. Tn,
plum pudding must always be kept
and again partaken Of on New Years
DAY II one would have . successful
year.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-12-11

unpaid labor; bullying,
sweating, hurry scurry to
catch the train, then
heigo! for home and hol-
idays. If 1t only came
quicker and stayed long
er we should say Wei
come Christmas
christmas is COM
ing" says busy mother.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-12-11

spelt 'perambulator' just right. Still.
Santa Claus will understand. Oh! l
do hope he'll be quick and come. Dear
old Father Christmas!"
Dear, indeed!" echoes Pater..
THANK goodness he does only come
once a year, for should
soon find myself In the -
bankruptcy court were he
a frequent visitor. No
wonder the abbreviation Of
the word Christmas "
starts with * for It Is
the period of the 'ex's.'
The young folk may hang I'll
their stockings, but
say hang Christmas!"
christmas Is coming" reflects the
errand boy as he fixes the sprig Of
mistletoe to his cap. II must be on
my best behavior for the next few
days, no lettering on my errands. no
-hack-answers when I'm grumbled at.
then great shall be the number Of my
Christmas boxes"
christmas Is coming" sneers the
Avsnouffc "The time for overhead
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-12-11

ing and drunkenness,
cheap sentiment and ever.
greens. Turkey and mince-
meat! Ugh! the combina-
ton makes me shudder.
How thankful | shall be
when Christmas is gone!"
. . .
Christmas Is coming"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-12-11

christmas is coming" says the
draper. Turn one of our showrooms
into toy bazar and get out the list OF
tickets required for the New Years
sale. What a good job Christmas has
not followed In the steps of other
old institutions. Thank goodness for
Christmas!"
Christmas Is coming" murmurs the
arnlova NJ tho latter "Hours of extra
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-12-11

Christmas is coming" sneers the
THE time for over-feed-
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-12-11
CHRISTMAS COMING
HOW THE HOLIDAY IS REGARDED
BY DIFFERENT PEOPLE.
II Depends Entirely on Ones View
point as to What the Day Brings
to Each-The Child and
Pater Differ.

IRISTMAS is coming!"
shouts the schoolboy.
fiinging bis cap in the
air. Turkey and pud-
ding! Mince pie. jolly
pantomimes, and par
ties! Hurrah for Christ
mas!"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-12-11
NO STAR TO GUIDE
THE POSSIBILITY THAT ESCAPED
THE WOMEN OF bethlehem.
Some Name Might Have Rang
Through All Ages Had She But
Known the Spirit Of Christ
mas Hospitality.

HE child born IL the
stable of Bethlehem,
because there was no
room for them In the
inn," was heralded by
angels to the shepherds
and by a star to the
wise men; but no voice
told the mothers of
,
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-12-11

SIriStiuds 10 Coiuin6.
She murmurs the word az
Connecticut western news., 1909-09-30
GOVERNOR JOHNSON

While the phrase, From pauper's son, to governor" sounds a little harsh. at first, still it is in no wise an insult to the family of the late Governor John son, of Minnesota. His rise from such a depths proved that he was man and also admirably illustrated the unlimited possibilities in America for the boy who is made of the right stuff. His life was very similar to that of our beloved Lin coln-botb triumphed over proverty and become noble and popular men.
 The Boston "Transcript" has said "Governor Johnson was, comparatively speaking, new man on the stage of politics. And we agree with our esteemed Boston contemporary, but Governor Johnson was also man of such admirable character, manhood, courage, integrity, patriotism and in tellect that there is no question that he would have measured up to any oppor- tunity or position-even the presidency. Yes, Governor Johnson was new man on the stage of politics, but that was
Connecticut western news., 1909-09-30

really of small moment-Uncle Joe Cannon has grown hoary in political service.
 It is a pity that such a noble soul couldn't have dwelt in this sordid old realm little longer. Had he lived, he would have done much to purify American politics and better conditions of life, for he was leader in the Middle West in the improvements to reform the ballot laws, regulate railroad and insur- ance corporations and so forth, and equalize the burdens of taxation, Not only did Minnesota need Johnson; the country also needed him; and his death is an irreparable loss to the Nation. But the ways of Providence are not man $ ways. Doubtless the career of Governor Johnson will serve to inspire men ill public life, particularly young men, tc be truer to the country. Oh, for more men of the Johnson type.
Connecticut western news., 1909-09-30
HUDSON AND FULTON

The Hudson Fulton celebration, while httingly honoring those two great men, will also be 8 glorious tribute to all other members of the Anglo-Saxon races which have made 80 many remark able discoyeries and conquests in the New World since the days of Columbus,
 In looking for the passage to India, Henry Hudson went as far north as 80 de- grees, 12 minutes; Robert Fulton invent ed the practicable steamboat and what a grand coincidence, the announcement of the discovery of the North Pole by two Americans, and the record breaking runs of the Lusitania and Mauretania across the ocean, just before the oelebra- tion a..
 The celebration was inaugurated in New York city Saturday, in grand blaze of glory, and will continue, along the beautiful and majestic Hudson river, to and including October 9th./ The event has attracted to the metropolis more people than ever before, that being the theatre of the most pretentious dis plays. However, all the cities and towns of importance along the mighty river are preparing to vie with each other in honoring the memories of the illustrious navigator and inventor, and the program up state will be no less interesting than at old New York. Inter est Tn the Hudson-Fulton celebration, however, is not confined to the river towns and cities, but extends far and wide especially throughout the Empire state, but even reaching every commonwealth in the Union.
 The Department of Education of New York state has long been arranging for the celebration, the scholars having been inspired to study the history of inven- tion and exploration, by grand series of prizes for essays, papers and so forth. Vast value to the younger generations must come of this study. The news papers and magazines of the country have given appropriate publicity to the celebrations; and from their pulpits clergymen have delivered addresses on it's significance.
 There is an old phrase which runs, 'The more the merrier." We know that those words apply to crowd of amusemens seekers. But it is equally true that the more people that partici- pate, actively, or in spirit, in great commemoration, the larger and more beneficial will be the educational results And, inasmuoh as intense interest in the Hudson Fulton celebration is manifested throughout the length and breadth of our land, the ultimate result of it cannot be other than of inestimable educational value to the Nation.
 We trust that the valley of the Hudson may be favored with ideal weather during the remaining days Of the celc- bration.
Connecticut western news., 1909-09-30
HIGHER MEAT PRICES

Meat prices continue to advance and "there is reason" as our friend Post, of Battle Creek, Michigan, has a habit of saying. You ask the reason? Why, bless you, it's owing to the great con sideration of the attentive Mir Beef Trust for MT. Ultimate Consumer. MT. Beef Trust loves him, you know. A vast amount of meat is eaten in these United States and the Trust opines that the people have formed such an irresis- tible appetite for meat, that they simply must have it. Well, the Trust supplies the beef, but it keeps putting up the prices-Besides it's love for the common people, it loves money. too, you know. In fact, it loves money so much that it doesn't give the farmer any more for beef and swine than it is absolutely obliged to, and don't you forget it.
 There can be nosdoubt that the people of the country have acquired an enor- nous. an even abnormal, craving for meat; but if MT. 'Trust insists on in creasing the prices to the consumer and lcssening the prices to the farmer pro- duoer, the latter will find it unproftable to raise cattle and swine. And then the prices will soar out of sight, with the final result that the average ultimate consumer will have to deny himself meat. And what'll the MT. Beef Trust do then, sir?
Connecticut western news., 1909-09-30
NOTICE
DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS

The Democratic Electors of the town of North Canaan are hereby notified to meet in caucus at the Town Hall on Friday. October l, 1909, at 3:00 o'clock in the afternoon for the purpose of nom- mating candidates for town office to be balloted upon at the annual Town Meet. ing of said town to be held on Monday, October 4th, 1909, and for the purpose of transacting any other business proper to come before said caucus.
 By order of the Town Committee
 c W. CAMP. Chairman.
 Dated at North Canaan, this 2ith day of September, A. D.. 1909.
Connecticut western news., 1909-09-30
POSTAL SAVINGS BANKS

Much is being said for and against the proposed establishment of postal savings banks, plank for which was inserted in the last national Republican platform Some advocates of the postal banks call attention to the fact that many persons hide money in their homes, owing to distrust in banks, generally. These advocates put forth the argument that the government guarantee would tend to bring ouE the hoarded money, and therefore increase circulation The subject is admirably commented upon by the Rochester, N. Y, Democrat and Chronicle ' which says:
 1.-The office of the ordinary bank national, State or sayings-is to take charge of funds not immediately needed for use by their owners aud to circulate them in the form of loans among busi- ness and commercial activities. The interest on such loans is divided between the bank and it's depositors. Thus a double purpose Is served. Persons not in active business get return on their capital, and persons in active business are able to make profitable use of that capital, This arrangement would be measurably disturbed by postal sayings banks-a fact that should be kept in view when the question of establishing them comes up in Congress.
Connecticut western news., 1909-09-30

A "A COURT OF PROBATE holden A at Cornwall, within and for the Dis trict of Cornwall, on the 25th day of September, 1909. ...s
 Present. George R. Smith, Esq, Judge.
 Estate oC Nargnret Miller, late of Corn wall in said Biairigt. dsaeased
 The Administrator having represented said estate to be insolvent, after tho OK piration of the time limited by this Court for presenting claims against said estate this Court doth direct said administrator to give public notice to all persons in interest to appear, if they see cause, before said Court at the office of the Judge of said Court at West Cornwall in said Dis trict on the 9th day of October, 1900, at three o'clock in the afternoon to be heard relative to the appointment of commis- sioners to receive and decide upon tho claims of the creditors of said estate, by publishing n copy of this order of notice once in some newspaper having a circula- tion in said District at least one week be- fore the date assigned for said hearing.
 Attest: GEo. k. SMITH, Judge
Connecticut western news., 1909-09-30
THAT CENTRAL BANK

What think you of the proposal to establish great central Bank? To have the currency under central control would have both it's advantages and, disadvan- tages. There can be no doubt that our currency system needs reforming, but of what use would central bank be if it were controlled by Messers Politics and Wall Street? President Taft has asserted that the problem would be to keep such bank out of politics and also independent of the stock market. Our worthy president has eliminated politics from the census bureau; now let him bring all his influence to bear on the elimination of politics from the banking and currency reform which must come, A report to Congress, in this connection, will not be made for year. Meantime the president, the members of Congress, the common people, and financiers and bankers generally, will have time to thoroughly study the matter. It is a great subject and let us hope that it will receive the attention that it deserves
Connecticut western news., 1909-09-30
LEGAL NOTICES
NOTICE
REPUBLICAN, CAUCUS

The Republican Electors of the town of North Canaan are hereby notified to meet in caucus at the Town Hall on Saturday, October 9, 1909, at 2:30 o'clock in the afternoon for the purpose of nom- mating candidates for town office to bo ballotod upon at the annual Town Meet ing of said town to be held on Monday, October 4th, 1909, and for the purpose of transacting any other business proper to come before said caucus.
 By order of the Town Committee
 j. H. RoRABACK, Chairman.
 Dated at North Canaan, this 97th day of September, A. D, 1909.
Connecticut western news., 1909-09-30
A FABLE FROM AESOP

THE FALCONER AND THE PARTRIDGE,
 A Partridge. being taken in the net of a Falconer, begged hard of the man to be set free, and promised if he were let go to decoy other Cartridges into the net, "No," replied the Falooner "I did, not mean to spare you; but, if had, your words would now have condemned you. The scoundrel who. to save him. self, offers to betray his friends, deserves worse than death"
Connecticut western news., 1909-09-30
SEPTEMBER DARK JAMES WHITCoMB RILEY

The air falls chill;
 The whippoorwill Pipes lonesomely behind the hill: The dusk grows dense, The silence tense; And 10, the katydids commence. Through shadowy rifts Of woodland lifts The low, slow moon, and upward
 drifts,
 While left and right The firefies' light Swirls eddying in the skirts of
 night.
 O cloudiand, gray
 And level, lay Thy mists across the face of Day! At foot and head, .- Above the dead. o dews, weep on uncontrolled!
Connecticut western news., 1909-09-30
CARD OF THANKS

MT. and Mrs. H. A. Raban and members of their family wish to extend their heart felt gratitude to all the loyal friends and neighbors who so bravely defended their home from the fire on Saturday, Sept. 18th
 Very respectfully,
 MRs. Fl. A RABAN