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Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-12-16
REPRODUCED FROM AN ORIGINAL PAIvTISG B'a ARKE

psychological study thnt drives Oh ~.
membrunce 81 the blessed season from
the mind. lts ghosts are not the so.
elnble aud easily bauished Hpooks ~
Dickens They are formless and
creepy aud al peFynding They nre The
fearsome apecters that rise 10 the ffig
VI vapors ~ German mysticism. and
they are made lcieg Ftill With n strong
admlxture ~ New England tfnuscen.
dentallam II T. masterpiece ~ con.
ceptlon and In treatment nO question
81 sil about that bot Il does not make
the Yule bog glow more brightly o.
lend q better flavor "a the sienmlng
bowl.
Mary Russell Milford does not deal
ln ghosts All n bcr Christmas char.
hctefs are flesh and hln0d people. and
fhey nru not ~ fhe sogi that "Wiii not
stay dead when they die Her Christ
mas Party" h aa dainty in its u0Fk
manship aa anything whrh ever cams
from her careful pen and that u cay
ing much u d o. 'esffBi and non-
suggestive a. q pastoral. and ~ luhB.
enoe Il a. soothing ~ che delicate
sayof which ESCAPES when the cover
- q poipOuFFi See II lifted ~ The
drawer n aH Old tlfas csbiusi A. open
"a the faint. peFvasiys odoF u crush.
81 fose leaVes and dried lavender
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-12-16

silent shipss that
have been sum.
mOncd from the
upper and neither
worlds 10 lend en-
chantmeut 20 the
Christmas tale
his alone have
become acclimat-
ed There 4 nev.
er anything r..
putsive about
them They are
the most c0mpan
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-12-16

AhfA4'Ns Vic NSto uit SUN III
use on the continent, but the more
secular minded English had only the
rude Yuletide jingles and the quaint
carols Of beef eating antiquity.
Contrary to the prevailing notion, the
inventor Of the tale with a distinctive
" Christmas flavor was an American.
II is likely that Il would occur to few
Americans and to no Englishman to
dissent If it were asserted In their
presence that Charles Dickens origi.
mated the Christmas story. His name
Is so inseparably connected with so
much Of the holiday literature en-
shrined In the popular heart that It Is
small wonder the mention Of Christ
mas suggests him. The credit Of the
literary find" however, must be given
10 another man who was at the end
Of bis thirties when Dickens was born.
who had been at Malta when Nelson's
feet sailed away to Trafalgar. who Had
visited Sir Walter at Abbotsford and
had captvated him and who was aft
tFward secretary to the United States
legation IN England. That, Of course,
neans Washington Irving.
iving's first book "The Sketch Book
Of Godfrey Crayon, Gent, had pleased
everybody, so much so, indeed. that II
vas republished by John Murray I'm
London and translated into several con
mental languages. Both the publish.
es and the public were urging him to
40 something equally merltorious. No
boy realized more keenly than did the
'uinor OF the exquisite work the dim. |
cuts Of producing its mate, and he
vas A0t man to be driven into medl- |
my Three years later he published |
''a'ebridge Hail." and the chapter OF
'..' masterpiece Of literary workman.
,ip entitled Christmas at Bracebrldge
,'ll was the pioneer holiday tale OF
-ls'sh literature and has furnished a
,l'le' Tor subsequent Rctlonists which
- seldom been equaled and never
s-.tDed' It's easy grace and felicity OF
PRESTON were a revelation 10 every.
~. -! III those days. and the wonder
81 me charm are potent stlII.
"l''am Makepeaee Thackeray. mas
4 y VI realism that Is the wonder and
- ''spair OF those who have followed
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-12-16

II q Wthofn ea
Christmas Han.
quet~ and Miss
afitfrtfa~Chriei.
ms Party"
There a. little q
Christians 10
Wtb0Tus's
grewrnae fa1s
Ths bgeas feif
sai De- Onig e iif
eay maEmhin
asand Wtf q 81
Egfss wetra
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-12-16

heede d no
e'deI and chose
sobe His Mrs
retlns BAH" re-
s "a. nothing
e : conceived in
e ~ mind Of any
. ~. man. The
,esE was pleased
10 It, but never
huch as was
!, s.aeseny himself
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-12-16
CHRISTMAS
IN FICTION.
By GEORGE u. PICARD
,copyright 1909, by American Press Asso-
citation.

DIT until the first
half OF the last
century was well
spent did the spe-
cies Of literature
which has come to
be known asChrlst-
mas fiction effect a
permanent lodg-
ment in the hearts
Of English speak.
ing mankind. The
ancient parable
pla Us and the
rh Y m e d holiday
legends of the mid
die oqes ard still I'm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-06
SULZER IS FOR WAR.
Introduces Bellicose Resolution in
the House Against Zelaya.

Representative -Sulzer of New York who
for years has made it point to stir up
something lively on the opening days OF
Congress. took up the Nicaraguan ques-
ton this morning. He introduced in the
House this morning a resolution directing
the President of the United States to use
the army and navy of the country to re-
store order. maintain peace and protect
life and property.
The resolution recites that the United
States demands the arrest, trial and pun
ishment of President Zelaya Of Nicaragua
for the willful murder Of citizens, an am
pie apology from Nicaragua and repara-
ton.
Commenting on his resolution, Mr.. Sui
Ger said:
1.-The United States in the eyes of inter
national law is practically at war with
Nicaragua, and / am in favor of empow-
ering the President TO take all steps nee
essary to restore peace and order and es-
tablish a responsible government, repub-
lican in form, that will protect life and
property
"Zelaya is a despot He is the trouble
maker of Central America, and has for
years been carrying things with high
hand under a virtual dictatorship. There
will never be any peace in Central
America until he is shorn of power. He
must be deposed.
According to Zelayas admission. he Is
guilty of willful murder of American citi-
zens. of violation of International law
He must be punished for these crimes,
hence my resolution is drawn with the
view of preventing Zelaya's escape and
for his arrest and trial by an impa rtial
tribunal. This must be done. 1t will be
a lesson to the other disturbers Of the
peace in Central America that they must
keep their houses in order, protect life
and property, and obey the settled prin-
'iples OF international law. l am in
hearty accord with Secretary Knox
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-06
DISCUSS SITUATION.
Democratic Senators Inclined to
Criticise Knox.

Prominent members of the Senate COM
nittee on foreign relations found in the
Nicaraguan situation an interesting SUBJ
iect for discussion when they met on the
ioor Of the Senate today The democrats
Inclined to the opinion that Secretary
Knox may have acted hastily in holding
President Zelaya personally responsible
lor the execution of the Americans Can
son and Groce- At the same time they
aid they would withhold judgment until
they have had an opportunity to consult
s1cials of the State Department or re-
seive message from President Taft con-
.erning the serious phases of our rela-
ions with the belligerent and recalci-
rant Central American ruler
Discussing the procedure OF this gov
rnment, one OF the minority members
I the committee said that il like trouble
rad been made by a European power the
'ecretary of State would have indited a
tote to the diplomatic representative of
hat power in Washington demanding an
xplanation.
II think We should pursue the same
curse toward a small country this SEN
tor continued. AT the same time il Is
vident that this Zelaya has conducted
entral American affairs with little re-
.ard for decency. and we may have TO
.eai harshly with him."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-06
TRANSPORT DIXIE SAILS.
Starts With Marines and Equipment
From the Stranded Prairie.

PHILADELPHIA, December 6.-The
transport Dixie, with the 100 marines
and all the equipment transferred from
the stranded transport Prairie, passed
out to sea early today on her way to
Central America.
Admiral Kimball and the marines,
who are bound for Colon and may pos
sbly be sent to Nicaragua. are three
days behind the schedule set by The
Navy Department.
The failure of the Prairie to float of
the mud flats of Pea Patch Island. in the
Delaware river Saturday night prompt
ed the Navy Department to Immediately
order the Dixie to take the Prai-ies
place. The Dixie arrived alongside the
grounded transport yesterday afternoon,
and. with the assistance of the marines
the crews of the two transports and
half dozen tugs. the transfer of the
Prairie's cargo of equipment was quick
~ effected. The work moved so rapidly
that the Dixie was ready to sail shortly
after shutdown and proceeded down the
river at $40 pm. The Dixie had the
tide with her. and passed out to sea at
80 am
Another unsuccessful effort was made
to float the Prairie at flood tide early
today. 1t is probable she will have to
be dredged out by suction dredge
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-06
RIDERS WORLD RECORD
SIX-DAY BICYCLE RACE IN
MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
Total of 312 rs Miles in Fourteen
Hours-Sixteen Teams in
Competition Today,

NEW YORK, December 6.-At . O'Clock
today the riders in the six-day bicycle
race mad established new worlds record
for fourteen hours riding, having covered
80 2-5 miles. The former record, Of
311 Clio miles, was made here last De-
cember by Hill and De Mara. Mcfarland
was in the lead when the new figures
were made.
Fifteen teams still remain in the race.
Shipley and German, who lost a Ian.
early this morning, had been unable Il.
make up that deficit, being lap behind
the other fourteen teams.
One Team Drops Out.
Sixteen of the seventeen teams which
started in the annual international race
at Madison Square Garden were plugging
away at o'clock this morning. The only
team to collapse during the early hours
was made up of George Wiley of SYRIA
cuse and Peter Drobach of Boston
When the riders had been going about
an hour, Wiley, in a smashup, dislocated
his right shoulder and was carried to his
quarters. His teammate, Drobach. re-
manned on the track for over two hours.
but the strain was too great for him and
the team was officially declared out of the
race.
Pye OF the Australian team took a
header Off his wheel shortly after 1
o'clock, and rolled over the embank-
ment. He escaped with few scratches
and his partner, Hehir of New Zealand
replaced him in less than minute.
The crowd which was present at the be-
ginning of the contest was the largest
The pace was very fast during the first
half hour. but after that 1t became
bit slower and the records made here
twelve months ago remained intact
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-06
PRAISES NEW MINISTER.
Mr.. Calhoun Highly Complimented
by Francis B. LOOMS.

Francis B. LOOMS, formerly assistant
secretary of state, who Is familiar with
the work done in the past for the De-
partment of State by Judge Calhoun
said, in answer to inquiries on the sub
ject:
Judge Calhoun will be an important
and valuable acquisition to the foreign
service of the United States. He has
twice been employed abroad upon govern
ment missions requiring the possession
and exercise Of uncommon judgment, dis
cretion and. skill. He was once selected
by President Mckinley for important
service in Cuba, and once by President
Roosevelt for even more difficult and i'm
portant work in Venezuela.
I'm each case he fulfilled his mission
in a highly creditable manner and re-
ceived the hearty thanks and congratu-
lations of both Presidents. He was
friend of President Mckinley of long
standing who, aware of his ability as
lawyer and his knowledge of men and Of
the world, would have been glad to give
him an important diplomatic post had
Judge Calhoun at that time been willing
to retire from the active practice OF his
profession. The two tasks which he did
accept were undertaken at the cost OF
inconvenience and loss to himself, and
wholly, l take it. from sense of duty.
Roosevelt held Judge Calhoun in high
esteem.
1.-The country and the administration is
to be felicitated upon his acceptance of
the offer of the Chinese mission. He is
truly representative American Of the
best type. He has long been a student
of public affairs both in this country and
abroad. He is familiar with official life
and methods in Washington, and could
acceptably fiji any high office here within
the gift of the President As the poll
ticians say he is Of cabinet size
He is particularly well fitted to repre-
sent this country abroad, for he not only
possesses all of the qualities which one
usually thinks Of as forming the equip
ment of a successful diplomat, but he
knows his own country. He has lived
among great enterprises and great men
in the industrial, commercial and agri-
cultural world. He understands the coun-
try's resources, its aspirations and it's
commercial requirements both here and
abroad. He has been a virile, active fig-
ure in the life of the middle west, and
that he will rise to the full measure Of
the duties. opportunities and response
bilities of the Chinese mission is the con-
fident belief Of those who know William
j. Calhoun
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-06
SITUATION IN HARDIN.
Chinese Government Sends Note Re-
stating Principles Involved.

The State Department has received a
long circular note from the Chinese gov
eminent rsstating the principles involved
in the Hardin situation and invoking the
agreement of 1895 between China and the
Russo-Chinese Bank creating the Chi
nese Eastern railway to show that the
Russian rights recognized therein were
only such as were natural and necessary
to its business management and showing
that no political rights were thus trans
ferred to Russia. China protests that the
exercise of rights of administration at
Hardin and along the Chinese Eastern
railway Is also violation Of the. princi-
pies of the treaty of Portsmouth.
The Eastern Chinese railway, over
WHICH the Russians have Jurisdiction, ex-
tends from Kuang- Cheng-Tzu, Man
churia.- north TO Hardin. thence east to
Sui-Fun and west to Manchuli
Under the Portsmouth treaty the Japa-
nese control the road from Kuang- Cheng-
Tzu south to Port Artllus and Dalny.
The Russians, under an agreement en-
tered into at st. Petersburg with Lii
Hung Chang. the Chinese envoy to the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-06
QUIET AT BRIDGEPORT
1900 TROOPS OF STATE GUARDS
PATROL DISTRICT.
Strike Pickets Keep Workmen From
Entering Plate Mills Without
Clashes-None Return to Work.

BRIDGEPORT. Ohio, December g.
Anticipated disorders in the strike zone
of the Aetna-Standard mills of the
American Sheet and Tin Plate Com
pany failed to materialize today. Neither
did the plants resume operations as 1t
was reported they would. Conditions
continue quiet
The Ohio National Guard, numbering
1,5OO troops, is scattered throughout the
trouble district, but the soldiers as yet
have not had to deal with any overt act
on the part of the strikers or their SYM
pathizers.
Strike pickets were thrown around
the mills and have succeeded up to the
present in peaceably keeping workmen
from entering the plant.
Officials of the company believed tho
protection afforded by the guardsmen
would result in many men returning 20
work today. However. this was not the
case. 1t is said that in the event the
men do not resume their positions BIZ
tomorrow evening importations will
be made.
Trouble, if any, it is thought will not
occur until workmen are brought here
from other parts of the country.
Mills Closed Today.
Adjt. Gen. Weybrecht was in commu-
nication with Gov. Harmon today, and
it is possible that half the troops here
will be sent home tonight He said
there was not the slightest necessity for
the presence of the soldiers in such large
numbers.
The officials announced that all effort
at resumption today has been abandoned
All but three of the several hundred
nd fha trfly
Wednesday and made 1t possible to oper-
ate the mills in part have been white
washed by their respective unions and
are again in good standing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-06
IS DEFERRED
CHOICE OF MINORITY LEADER
IN THE SENATE.
Chairman Culberson's Letter Not Re-
garded as Formal Resignation by
Democratic Colleagues.

For the purpose Of electing a chairman
of the minority caucus. who is also the
minority leader on the floor of the Senate.
to succeed Senator Culberson, the demo-
cratic members OF the upper house of
Congress met at o'clock this afternoon.
The attendance was large and the meet
ing, which was not called to order until
some time after the hour set, continued
for some time
At the close of the meeting it was an
nounced that the caucus members did
not regard the letter OF Senator Culberson
to Vice Chairman Money, which was
made public Saturday night, as formal
resignation, and therefore decided to
postpone to later date the election Of a
chairman.
T. W. Keller was selected as assistant
sergeant-at-arms.
Since the resignation Of Senator Culber-
son as minority leader was announced
Saturday evening gossip has been ex-
tensive as to his successor, and when
the senators gathered at the Capitol today
for the opening session they discussed
the probable choice of the caucus, men,
tioning several candidates.
Bailey, Baker and Money Mentioned
The names of Senators Bailey of Texas,
Bacon of Georgia and Money of Missis-
sippi were most frequently mentioned in
the gossip before the caucus met. In
favor Of Senator Money, it was pointed
out that he is now vice chairman of the
caucus, has had an active career in the
Senate and it would be a fitting tribute
to him. his ability not being questioned.
to elect him minority leader for the last
two years of his service in the upper
house. He retires in 1011.
Senator Bailey's aggresiveness on the
floor of the Senate was pointed to as his
main qualification for the vacant leader
ship.
The stock of Senator Bacon went UP
this morning. His appointment by the
Vice President as a member of the COM
mittee to notify the President OF the
United States that Congress is in session
called particular attention to the fact
that he is. in point Of service. next to
the senior democratic member Of the
Senate. His long service, therefore, was
pointed to as specially equipping him to
take the position relinquished by Senator
Culberson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-06

Kehoe very much fiustered. In few
minutes the scales resumed their normal
balance and there was Immediately a diff
ference of thirty pounds to the draught
and ten pounds to the bag.
'Kehoe asked me what I thought was
wrong I told him I did not know what
1t was, but that there was something
wrong Then he asked me IL had found
anything wrong with any Of the scales
before. told him not yet. but that I
might. Kehoe wanted to know what
would do il found the scales working
wrong. 1 told him would stop weighing
at once and report 1t.
The witness said that after the mat
ter was referred to Oliver Splitter he was
removed to another district that night.
Counsel for the defense were instantly
on their feet Directing vigorously to the
innuendo that Splitter had anything to
do with Stensons removal to another
district.
Have you had similar experience
with the. checker Voelker?' asked Mr..
Stimson.
Eyes, in April. 1901
What happened them
II was at once transferred to another
district"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-06
TO FINISH BILL QUICKLY.
House Appropriations Committee
to Meet Commissioners.

A meeting of the House appropriations
committee has been called for II o'clock
tomorrow, and the District Commission
ers have been requested to appear and
explain the District estimate. The SUBJ
committee on the District of Columbia
appropriation committee is made up this
year of Representatives Gardner of Mich
igan. chairman; Taylor of Ohio. Snapp
of Illinois, Burleson OF Texas and Bowers
of Mississippi. Taylor and Snapp are
new. having succeeded two republicans.
Representative Madden Of Illinois, who
went to the rivers and harbors commit
tee. and Mr.. Vreeland. who became
chairman of banking and currency.
The subcommittee expects TO finish the
bill in short order, SO that it may pass
the House before the Christmas HOLIDAYS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-06
SUBDIVISIONS NAMED.
House Appropriations Committee Or.
ganizes.

The appropriations committee Of the
House got down to business today by
holding an organization meeting. Chair
man Tawney announced the various COM
mittees as follows:
Sundry civil-Representatives Tawney.
Smith, Brownlow. Fitzgerald and Sherley.
northumberland Bingham.
Gillette Graft. Gardner. Livingston and
Burleson.
District of acknowledgements
Gardner, Taylor, Snapp, Burleson and
Bowers.
Pensions-Representati Keifer, Snapp,
Brownlow, Kelliher and Livingston.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Smith,
Graft, Gillette. Sherley and Fitzgerald.
Def1ciencies-Represent Tawney,
Malby, Keller, Bowers and Livingston.
Permanent observation-disclosures
tives Malby. Snapp, Taylor, Kelliher and
BurlesOn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-06
BODIES WILEY TREATED.
Indignities Heaped on Remains of
Cannon and Groce.

NEW ORLEANS. December 6.-The
Times-Democrat says:
Confirmation of the crema ton of the
hodes of the two Americans. Groce and
Cannon, by President Zelaya's forces.
was received here Saturday in private
letters to Nicaraguan families residing in
his city.
The letters say the executions took
place On the banks of the San Juan river,
within sight of Ell Castillo, the bodies
being burned, and, it is claimed. some Of
the soldiers spat on them. saying words
of contempt for the dirty American
traitors.
1T is claimed some one ordered that the
ashes be swept along the public road.
with the dust and other filth, and finally
into the San Juan river This was con-
sidered the greatest indiSnity which
could be heaped upon the Americans.
and, according to the letters, it was done
in the y:1aSt manner
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-06
DECLINES TO TALK.
Mr.. Calhoun Reticent Regarding His
DIPLOMATIC Mission.

CHICAGO. December Civilian j. Cal
houn. newly appointed minister to China,
when seen here today by representative
of the Associated Press declined positive
ly to discuss China or any phase of his
mission in the orient.
Business affairs of great Importance will
necessitate his stay in America until some
time in January. He has already planned
TO visit Boston with Mrs. Calhoun to pass
the Christmas holidays.
Either on the trip to Massachusetts or
on his return journey Mr.. Calhoun will
visit Washington and confer with Presi-
dent Taft and Secretary Knox.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-06

coronation Of Emperor Nicholas, claim
not only exclusive jurisdiction of the
Eastern Siberian road. but also claim
legislative authority over the cities and
towns along this road to the exclusion of
Chinese authority. The United States
has protested against these claims on the
part of Russia on the ground that they
involve Chinese sovereignty in these cities
and towns, notably Hardin.