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The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-12-24

atively new. The extent to which they are used
has, of course, increased correspondingly with
the general popularity of the post card.
Joseph Cundall, London artist, claims to
have issued the first Christmas card proper in
1876 1t lithograph, hand colored, about
the size of ladys visiting card. In 1862 cards
of this character We're first issued in large num-
bers They still of the visiting card size
inscribed, simply, "A Merry Christmas. Later
holly, mistetoe, embossed robins and figures and
landscapes added until the present stage
has been reached
AS forerunner of the Christmas card were
the school pieces" and christmas pieces" of the
early part of the nineteenth century These were
sheets of plain writing paper surrounded with
elaborate pen fourishes and scrolls, and some
times headed with copper plate engravings. plain
and coored. Schoolboys used them at the holl-
day season. says writer, for carefully writ
ten letters exploiting the progress they had made
in composition and chirography. Charity boys
were large purchasers of these pieces and at
Christmas time used to take them around their
parish to show and at the time to solicit
a trife
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NATIONAL WESTERN STOCK
SHOW AT DENVER, JANU-
AIRY 16 TO 21.

A special rate of one fare for the
round trip will be made via the Colo
RADIO and Southern for this occasion
from all points in the state. Tickets
will be on sale from points within $50
miles of Denver on January l6, Is, u
and 30. In addition to these dates
tickets will be sold from points more
than $50 miles from Denver on Janu-
ary 18th Final limit on all tickets
January 24th.
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the night before Christmas. If one howl on that
night he will go mad within the year Lights
should be kept burning all Of Christmas eve Ii
they allowed to out some one in the house
will die When the lights brought in on
Christmas eve, if anyones shadow has no head
he will die within The year; if it have only half
a head the death will during the second
half-year. II hoop comes off cask Christ
eve, someone In the house will die during
the year
Somewhat more cheerful is the belief that if
you make a little heap of salt the table and it
does melt before morning you will live at
least year longer. Woe to him whose salt pile
melts however, for he will die within the year
the comforting part lying in the fact that salt
heap is not likely to melt although
having spite against the maker of the salt heap
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Nevada.

According to the Manhattan Post,
East Manhattan still remains the CEN
ter of attraction. The marvellous
pieces Of specimen gold float that
were brought in by Omer Maris is
still the talk of the town.
Development work in the Belmont
lease on the Goldfield Belmont at
Diamondfield is progressing salts
factorily, and the showing in ore is
quite encouraging to the syndicate OF
Goldfield men back OF the work.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-12-24

An Indiana paper tells of a farmer
in that state who fills his pockets
with green walnuts when he goes rab-
bit hunting, and throws with such
deadly accuracy that he can hit the
animals every shot. How the base
ball scouts" overlooked talent like
this is one OF the mysteries OF the ma
tiOnal game.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-12-24

A sporting expert says that too
much literary work ruined Mr. Bat
tlng Nelson as fighter. And those
who have read any of his writing do
rot hesitate to declare that too much
fighting ruined MIR. Nelson as 1T
erary man.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-12-24

The stars in the Oberammergau Pas
sion Play receive S625 apiece for their
seasons work. Some professional act
ors might stand that, if there were
vaudeville or lecture engagements
during the winter.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-12-24

Dr. Lasker has defeated another as
pirant for the chess honors How he
hangs onto the championship without
calling upon the Hon James j. Co.
bett for training assistance Is one OF
the dark mysteries of this life.
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3
u If you beat your trees Christmas night they
Nere certain tc bear better crops than they had
the wear previously. A like result would follow
the tying of stones every Christmas eve, or to
tie wet straw bands around the orchard trees on
Christmas would increase their fruitfuness.
To make the grass grow well the succeeding
year thrash the ground of your garden with
fail on Christmas with only your shirt
In several OF the old counties OF England the
custom long survived of "saluting" the apple
trees on Christmas eve. and in Sussex they used
to "wassail" "worsle" and chant verses to
them.
Christmas time is regarded by the maidens
of many countries as the season when the oracles
are pleased give them information concerning
their love affairs, telling them by various pro-
cesses what will be the color of their lovers
hair and his eyes, his occupation and whether
present love affairs will terminate happily 9th
erwise.
Some of these curious beliefs hinge the
exact time of the birth of Jesus Scotch folklore
has it that he was born at midnight of Christmas
eve and that the miracle of turning water into
wine was later also performed at that hour. This
belief is also recognized in parts of Germany,
where it is held that water turns to wine between
the hours of eleven and twelve on Christmas eve,
while other sections of that country the change
is believed to take place Christmas night.
Gossps in Germany must find great satisfac-
ton in the superstition that II one walks into
the winter Christmas eve he will hear all
that will happen in the village that year. Like
wise. If one goes to the crossroads on Christmas
day he will hear that which most concerns him
for the coming year"
Dogs should have care Is to their actions
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COLORADO FARMERS CONGRESS
AND SHORT COURSES AT STATE
AGRiCULTURAL CONGRESS. FT.
COLLINS, JANUARY 9TH TO

A special rae will be made for this
occasion via the Colorado and South
ern from Pueblo and intermediate
points to Loveland inclusive. Tickets
will be on sale January and 8. Final
limit January "a, continuous passage
on the going trip with privilege of
stop-over at Denver on the return trip
within the final limit.
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THE M. J. .C'FALLON SUPPLY CO
" IT&7TFI1'FEH 11Ts
PLUMBING AND STEAM GOODS

PLUMBING AND STEAM GOODS.
Boilers and radiators for heating residences
and public buildings. General steam and
ter works supplies pipe and fittings pumps
and wtndmil1s Rrass pipe. sewer pipe. ce-
mrnt, garden hose, fire hose etc. Agents for
the Kewauee system Of Water supply In
quire for our special pip" cutting tools.
Write for general Information OFFICES
WAREHOUSES AND DISPLAY ROOMS
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When a boy breaks a window
observes the Atchison Globe. his first
impulse is to run" And if the property
owner is anywhere about, his first i'm
pulse is to run after the boy.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-12-24

Amt and curious are some OF the
old customs, beliefs and superstitions
OF past ages which have come down
through different countries regarding
Christmas eve and Christmas. Many
of these pertain so closely to the
rites and ceremonies of heathendom
that the connection may be easily
traced; others spring obviously from
legends, incidents and history sur
rounding the journey of Joseph and
Mary to Bethlehem, the birth of Je-
sus. the alteration Of the three kings
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and the shepherds and the life and teachings and
final maTJyrdom of the Christ. Most of these de-
scribed here strange and out-of- the -ord
nary that it is safe to say few readers fami
lar with any of them.
Throughout Europe the people engaged in
farming ana agricultural pursuits generally have
always regarded Christmas eve and Christmas as
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-12-24
Some girls are born foolish, some
achieve foolishness, and others go
skating in hobble skirts.

An Indiana man has taken to eat
ng cigar stubs. Does Dr.. Wiley know
the exact effect of F'letcherized et-
gar stub on the human system?
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-12-24
HOWARD {. BURTON, ASSAY5R 6 CHEMIST

Specimen prices Gold, silver, lead, 81 gold
silver. 75c, gold. Soc zinc nr copper 81
Mailing envelopes and fuIl prien list on
application. Control aud umptre work
lieited References Carbonate National Rank
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season for signs and portents regarding the
success or failure of their endeayors for the COM
ing year.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-13
EPWORTH LEAGUE
 ANNIVERSARY SERVICE
(Continued from Page FiveD

(Continued from Page F'ive.)
 sionaries of renown and power are among the fruits of Epworth league spirit and work. When we see the him
 L A Christian. One who has con sciously accepted Christ as a personal savior, as personal Lord and Master He is that kind of Christian whose love for Christ is stronger than love of self "a love that will make any sacrifice cheerfully, for the sake of his Lord This was illustrated by the boy who cause it's notes disturbed the weak nerves of his invalid mother. saying: T did love the canary mother. but love you more. I could not really love anything that would give you pain"
 2. Devotes his best energies to the service of Christ. He does not waste himself in other pursuits and then give his chosen Master whatever fragments of strength and energy he may have left. He is like Hiram Golph, the shoe maker, who said: My business is serving the Lord, and I make shoes to pay expenses" Like the converted Italian who refused financial compen- sation for playing his violin at church services, declaring There is nothing can do so we'll as play the violin Therefore I would give my best to Christi
 3. He is a Christian in theory, practice and purpose. All the duties prescribed for him in the plan of league work are calculated to develop him into full-orbed, symmetrical well balanced complete Christian The various offices and work of the differ ent departments are intended to lead him to right willing, right feeling, right doing, sightseeing, right-beng; to a true appreciation of stewardship and a due regard to the account which must be rendered at the judgment: also the overwhelming worth of child hood, which emphasizes formation rather than reformation. It is a great work to rescue men and women from vice and degradation; but it is far greater to save boys and girls from ever falling into vice and degradation The achieving, conquering, victorious Christian of the future is to be the Epworthian at his best. Remember that God is ambitious for your life Epw worthian. as truly as every noble human father is ambitious for his child to make the most of himself Find Gods plan for your life. Work it faithfully and the outcome will be en- tirely satisfactory to you forever in this world and that which is to come.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-13
THE AUDITORIUM.

4 varied but pleasing entertainment Is in store for the patrons of this pop ular playhouse the first three days of this week with Queen Nab and Cas- par Weis in the honored place. This lady and gentleman are full grown citizens. but their combined height is only a little more than that of a good sized man These little people are very funny even to look at and they sing. dance and play musical instru- ments with great skill. A sister act which Is to say the least out of the ordinary is the one presented by the Langweed girls. who work in much good comedy which gets many hear ty laugh The International xylophone artist John Murphy. will delight his hearers with both semi classical and popular selections, and John Burke, the English comedian, will please with his funny songs and stories
 A special feature which has been secured at extra cost for Monday and Tuesday will be the picture of King Edward the Seventh's funeral, taken fin London about two weeks ago This fE absolutely the only original Ameri- can picture of the big event and you should see 1t.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-13
VIEWS AND VARIETIES
Clever sayinus

Stranger Centering office)-Ts thiA Mir. Dunn? My name is Short. Pro- mine, What do you want?-Boston Transcript.
 Hewitt-Can you believe what ha says? Jewett-If he and Ananias had been contemporaries, Ananias would have felt that it was necessary for him to go and get reputstion.-New York Press.
 "Yes, I took you for better or worse Submitting to wedloclk's letter; Your worst is daily growing worse And you seem to have no better"
 Chicago News. Egyptian darkness
 Shut out Englands sight
 Until T. Roosevelt came and said, Let there be light" wi, ,, The juggler does a turn so neat,
 But, after all is said.
 We realize a Jugglers feat
 Depends upon his head.
 New York Times. A new trial is asked in cincinnatf because the judge smiled at the jury: elsewhere whose appearance would OK cuse a judge for haw -hawing right out. Cleveland Plain Dealer.
 Why don't you perfect A melon with conveniently?" '1t would be a waste of time" answered the horticultural wizard. Then they'd want 'em with wheels."-Kansas City Journal. Here is the list of people we ought to invite up to our cottage this sum mer." But you've left off all our re- lations." T know. I'm only going to ask those people who, I'm sure, will do their share of the work. Detroit Free Press.
 "So you are really a cowboy from Arizona" exclaimed the romantic young woman. Why, you're not a bit picturesque" I'm sorry" replied the cowboy. but you see I have had very little time 10 study up the fiction in the magazines."-Philad Record. "I have a heart-rendlng scene in my new drama" How now?" "The hero inc is in such reduced circumstances that she has to cook the canary" Sad, sad" But the worst is yet to come. She has to build the fire with the rubber plant."-Washingto Her. aid.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-13
YANTIC HAPPENINGS.
Funeral of Mrs. William McHaIe- School District Elects New Com
 mitteeman = Extra Appropriations For Teachers Salaries.

The funeral of Mrs. William 1ic- Hale took place from her nome Sat urday morning, with a requiem high mass at the Sacred Heart church, Nor wich Town, of which the deceased was a member. Rev. Christopher T. Me Cam offioiated. The choir of the church sang. Miss Elizabe Kings ley rendered Some Sweet Day and Nearer, My God. to Thee. Burial was in St. Mary's cemetery. The bearers were John Christopher, William and Patrick McHale, Martin Burns and Roger McGlone. Mrs. McHale was devoted mother to her family and in her death the village loses one always ready to assist a neighbor and whose loyalty to the village was a strong feature of her life. Mrs. McMale was Mary Clark a native of Leeds, Eng land. She married William McHale there nearly fifty years ago. They set tied in Yantic thirty eight years ago and had thirteen children, ten surviv- ing. four daughters, Mrs. Stephen O'Hearn, Miss Mary B., Jane and Ka- therine of Yantic and six sons, John R. and James of Yantic. Christopher of South Manchester William of Shel- ton. Patrick J of Asbury Park, and Michael of Deadwood S. D.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-13
Proposals for State Road Work.

SEALED PROPOSALS will be re- ceived by the State Highway Commis- sioner, Room 27, Capitol. Hartford, Conn.,, until p. m., Tuesday, June IA, 1910, for one section gravel road in chester and one section gravel road in Ledyard, in accordance with plans and specifications.
 Bids will state the price per linear fott. The State Highway Commission CT reserves the right to increase or de- crease the number of feet to be inn proved after the contract is let
 All bids must be accompanied by a bond of not less than one-third of the cost of the work. Any bidder to whom contract has been awarded refusing to sign the contract al the prices offered and furnish a surety company bond, or certified check. shall forfeit from his bond sum equal to the difference in price between his bid and the next lowest b6dder-- Plans and specified tions may be examined at Town Clerks of fee in Colchester for Colchester and Salem, and with L. c. Gray, First Se- lectman. Ledyard.- or at the office of the State Highway Commissioner, Room 27. Capitol.
 The State Highway Commissioner re- serves the right to reject any and all bids.
 Dated at Hartford. Conn. June 2, 1910.
 JAMES H. MACDONALD State Highway Commissioner, Room 27
 Capitol. Hartford. Conn. jeed
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-13

At 6.3O p. nn- the anniversary devo- tional hour was in charge of the fourth vice president Exercises were enter taining and helpful.
 The 7-30 D. m. service consisted of music, installation of the new cabinet officers and other interests. The pres ident and first vice president read brief but very creditable papers upon league work. By the junior superin- tendent a paper on Children's Rights was presented. It was up to date and showed a keen appreciation of child hoods value.
 The pastor installed the officers as follows: President, Howard N. Porter; first vice president, Miss Marion B. Wolcott; second vice president, Miss Viva Mae Hines; third vice president F. Sybil Morgan; fourth vice presi- dent, Lewis M. Carpenter; secretary Ralph Wilson; treasurer William J McNeely; superintendent Junior league and Intermediate leagues, Mrs. M. S. Kaufman.
 There were appropriate decorations in the league coIors, red and white.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-13
BREED THEATER.
Grand Programme with Double Fea-
 lures.

The big bill at the Breed theater to- day includes two monster feature reels, both of which are most prorni- rent in the motion picture field One Is entitled Columbusr Discovering America and is a complete story of the historical event from the meeting with Queen Isabella of Spain, where she gives her promise to fit out the fleet. through the various -vicissitudes of the voyage. to the death of Colun- bus. in his cell, he sees the honers that should belong to him. being be- ztowed upon Amerigo Vespucci. The great film is heralded with especial interest by the Knights of Columbus and teachers of the larger cities where it has been so successfully shown An especially beautiful scene is given of the Spanish galleons at sea.
 The Biograph company Is to the front this week with their ma agnificent film dart. entitled Ramona, a pie toria1 deiineation of Helen Jackson's famous novel of the same name. The gorgeous actual scenes of the story are utilized for this production, and the result is an artistic triumph
 Another strong picture is entitled The Shriner's Pilgrimage, while MT. J. F. Loud will sing the seasons new est offerings in the illustrated song line
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-13
FULL ASSOCIATED
 PREss DISPATCHES
POETRY.
"rHE DEED IS THE MANI

The Dream is the babe in the loveiit And the rollicking boy at play; The Dream is the youth with the old, For the rare romance of day. Then the Deed strides forth to the That has dazzled since life began; For the Dream Is the child of the ram But the Deed is the man. The Dream is the peak that is seen And the wish for the eagles winEsi The Dream is the song to the beck hing That the world wsif fondIy sings. Then the Deed comes crowned with
 the strength and skill That doth perfect q golden plan; For the Dream is the child of tha
 sovereign will
 But the Deed is the man. The Dream is the mask ehat woul4
 make men fair,
 And the boast that would count thsna The Dream a~ the honors that heroes And the glory chat high hearts
 crave.
 Then Che Dssd gives battle ts pride As only q conqueror can; For the Dream is the child of shs bst- But the Deed is the man. 2. No song was so sweet and nc star s~ As the Dream of the Nazarens; From Virgins bosom to calvary'G It sang ana it shons. seren. Then the h,. Deed & proclaimed Him Kinr of As the blood of the Martyr ran; For the Dream wss the child of tAe
 Master mind
 But the Deed was the Mani James c. McNaily. An National Masa-
 zine.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-13
SOUTH WINDHAM.
Additions to Congregational Church mbership-PersonaI Items.

Mrs. John Rose has been entertain ing her brother and his wife, MT. and Mrs. Charles UpNn of Hartford.
 Mrs. w. c. Card spent Monday in Packersville and Wednesday in Hart ford.
 Louis Kies has returned to Lynn, Mass, after short visit with his fam fly here.
 Mrs. w. P. Barstow has been en- tertaining Byron Barstow and Miss Bentley of Englewood, N. J., and Miss Ella Young of South Williamstown. Mass.
 Mrs. Albert Myers spent Sunday in Charlton Her sister, Miss Keeler, has returned with her for two weeks visit.
 Charles R. Granger. formerly of Lebanon, who died at St. Joseph's hos pitaI Tuesday evening, was buried from the Congregational church here Friday afternoon at 1 o'clock. He leaves his wife and two small chil- dren.
 c. Murdock of Hartford and Miss Clara Murdock of New Haven have been spending a few days in town.
 The following persons united with the Congregational church on Sunday: Mr. and Mrs. c. W. Murdock, Mrs. Louis Kiese, Mrs. Albert Myers, Miss Maud Baker. Frances Kiese, Come An derson, Bertha Lewis, Hattie Lewis, Grace Lewis, Agnes Swan, Mabel Rice, Pauline Backus, Marion Kenfield, Jr., Clifford Lar1in and Royal Slate, on profession of faith. and Mrs. Will lis Slate by letter
 Mir Hendricson spent Memorial day at Lawrence, Mass.
 Jean Binns, who has been a visitor at his home here. has returned to Vermont, accompanied by his sister, Miss Bertha Binns.
 Mrs c. E. Saunders of Norwich and Miss Lotta Sherman recently of Palm Beach, Fla, spent Wednesday with Mrs Frank Clifford.
 Elisha Staples of New Haven was a recent visitor in town
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-13
School District Elects Officers.

At the annual election of officers for the ensuing year in the Yantic district Friday evening. Winslow T. Williams was chairman, Raymond V. Congdon was elected committeeman succeeding Frank Gardner, Jr.. who completed the unfinished term caused by the resigna- ton of Arad Manning, the first of the year. George Hyde was reelected treasurer and William E. Manning clerk and tax coGec-S It was voted to appropriate $10 per month extra for the teachers salaries. to be used at the discretion of the committeeman. The salaries at present are. $50 per month in the grannmar school and $40 in the primary school. Miss Watrous has been re-engaged a. drawing teach CT for the ensuing year.