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The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1910-05-17
HOW DOES HE DO 1T.
Mysterious Feats of Cunning. the
Shackle and Cell Expert
-. Louis Republic. March :. 1906

81. Louis Republic. March :. 1906
Cunning. the lock wizard, who I'M
>hackles himself adroitly on the
vaudeville stage, was Chief Desmond
guest yesterday. Joe Walsh. of the
Standard. introduced Cunning al the
Four Courts.
L want TO see If YOU can keep me
manacled." said the handcuff expert to
Chief Desmond Three pairs of new
handouts We're placed on the mans
wrists. his legs Were Shacklei and his
hands chained To his ankles
Alone. he entered the chiefs private
office and closed the door. Five min
utes later. by the watch. - emerged.
carrying the shackle> that had bound
him. though his wrists We're bruised
He gave other evidences of his skill.
to the surprise of The officers present.
IL il all very simple. cunning
says. IL consists in knowing more
about locks than The other fellow does.
cunning * the mildest hammered man
lima ginable. He never boasts. He
simply smiles. In fact. his smile il
one Of his characteristics. aside from
his fine muscular development. which.
ne AYERS. il due 10 regular daily eN-
erciSe.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1910-05-17

Mrs. Richard McConathy is hom
from her visit to White Springs.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1910-05-17

Judge Bell issued a marriage license
this morning to Mr.. George McCor-
mick and Miss Maggie Smith.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1910-05-17

Chamberlain Stomach and Liver
Tablets will clear the sour stomach.
sweeten the breath and create a
healthy appetite. They promote the
flow Of gastric Juice. thereby inducing
good digestion. Sold by all dealers.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1910-05-17

Mr. J. ". Flynn of Philadelphia is at
the Ocala House.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1910-05-17

Masons meet Thursday evening.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1910-05-17

Cunning will be at the Temple Thea
ter for three evenings, commencing
night the 18th. on which oc
casion all Ocala should see him make
proof of his wonderful skin.
There will also be d matinee Satur-
day afternoon.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1910-05-17

Eagles meet tomorrow night.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1910-05-17

odd Fellows meet tonight
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1910-05-17

Council meets tonight.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-12-27
DECEMBER Is IN HISTORY.

1715-James the pretender to the Eng
lish throne, landed at Peterhead
and formed his court.
'lS13-Violent eruption OF Mount Etna.
1s22-A hurrican in iceland which
overthrow churches. The new
volcano at Oldfelds, Jokkelen,
spouted burning stones and
ashes.
notwithstanding the great re-
joicings at st. Petersburg over
the peace OF Adrianople, there
was much dissatisfaction be-
cause Constantinople had not
been captured.
1S53-John McCrae Washington, q
brave American military officer
was swept from the wreck Of the
San Francisco, aged sixty.
1S6S-President Johnson issued Sec
ond amnesty proclamation, de-
f clarfng Internationally and
without reservation, full par
don and amesty to every person
who participated in the war be-
tween states.
1S6s-Secretary Welles accepted the
transfer of League Island by the
city of Philadelphia to the gov
eminent for g. navy yard.
1S6s-Russia urged the United States
to take part in the Turk Grecian
conference.
1s74-Edwin Booth played 1.-THE
Stranger" at McVickers theater.
Chicago and was roundly scored
by the critics.
1s7e-England and Cape Colony con-
nected by cable.
1ss7-Daniel Manning died.
1so4-Japanese celebrated Christmas
by capturing advanced positions
west Of Port Arthur; forts on
Erlung and Itse bombarded by
200 guns and Russians were
driven out.
1909--Count Zeppelin announced that
he would begin passenger air
ship service between Frankfort
and Berlin in May, 1910.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-12-27
BIRTHDAY OF "A KING.

King George /. Of Greece is sixty
five years old today. For forty seven
years he has ruled over the Hellenes,
with more or less success. Just now,
however, the country Is facing grave
constitutional change. Elections wero
held recently ITO choose men who will
be charged with the responsibility VI
revising the constitution. King George
is connected with most Of the import
ant royal families Of Europe. being a
brother OF the King Of Denmark, of the
Dowager Queen Alexandria Of Great
Britain, and the Dowager Empress Of
Russia His eldest son, Constantine,
married Princess Sophia. sister of tho
Emperor of Germany, and his eldest
daughter Alexandra is the wife Of the
Grand Duke Paul. uncle Of the Gear Of
Russia.
King George has had serious Difficult
ties lately; not only regarding the
change Of constitution for the govern
mont Of his people, bat over his alleged
fondness for certain stage favorite Of
Paris. For some time there have been
rumbIines Of an approaching revolu-
ton In the land Of the Greeks. Demon-
STATIONS have been made at the very
door of the kings palace. and 1t Is said
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-12-27

church bells vie with the jingling Of
many sleigh bells as the multitudea
hurry to church. And the church; II
ever Sweden's old and historic
churches seem impressive, tits on
Christmas morn; when a thousand
candles flood their naves with light,
when the pews are filed to capacity.
when the mighty organ swells with
melody and the choir sings the Gloria
in Excelsis." Throughout the world
where ''Julotta" is celebrated the first
congregational psalm or choral Ia In
variable as translated:
All hail to thee, o blessed morn!
To tidings. long by prophets borne
0 sacred and immortal day.
When unto earth, In glorious ray.
Descends the grace OF heavenl
Singing, sounds are blending
Ringing, praises sending
Unto heaven
For the Lord to mankind given.
And SO preceding THE all beholdina
sun throughout his course" the happy
sound rises like an incense Of prayer
and praise, encircling the globe.
Beginning in distant Russia. where
distinctive settlements have perpetual,
ed themselves through three centuries
of years, passing into continental
Europe, and to Scandinavia. where II
is sung with greatest circumstances,
crossing into the Atlantic and sweep.
Ing fast over America, the day at last
becomes one OF the many passing into
history.
With the sermon. ears are opened
wide, for great words are to be spo-
ken. The parish priest, who in the
state church is unmoved by the winds
of human opinion, speaks with the All
thority of prophet and with the unc-
ton Of the spirit, proclaiming the glad
tidings of Gods unspeakable gift In
our own America the pastor is invar-
iably remembered with generous
, Christmas gift taken at the close of
"Julotta" The spirit Of him on whose
natal day the angels sang, is abroad
in the land.
"Julotta' Is over at dawn. Lights
are extinguished and the day spent In
ineighborly visiting. Each visitor mu(
perforce in some manner be RECALLED
lest he "bara julien ut" i. e., the
Christmas spirit depart with him. SO
the days pass In one round Of gaity
until at Epiphany Christmas is con-
sidered over
It is but human nature that the In
SEPARATION of worship should be felt
in living anew that which has kindled
worship In others for thousand
years; in continuing church practice
entwined with earliest thoughts and
dearest memories. O. A.. Fl. i
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-12-27
BLOOMFIELD.

wednesday afternoon the dwelling
of ]. w. Walker In the west part of
town caught fire and burned to the
ground. The cause of the fire is I'M
known. Some insurance was carried on
the house but none on the household
goods.
Henry Taylor Is having the upper
floor of one Of the buildings on the
south side Of the square belonging to
A. j. Taylor remodeled to be used as a
hall. The floor Is the one formerly &C..
cupied by the Democrat office. ]. G.
Atkins of Milton is supervising the
painting and paper hanging and Curt
Wood Of Bloomfield has the contract
for laying the hardwood floors.
Mrs. Us. Gaddis of Galesburg, ILL.,, is
Visiting at the home of her sister Mrs.
George Pearce.
J.aH. Ford Of Des Moines Is visiting
at the A. NJ. Ford homes in the city
and the JOS. Ford home southeast OF
town. f.tS
Mrs. Simms of What Cheer, who has
been visiting Miss Lille Tomey, left
Wednesday for Unionville, Mo.
Mrs. VIM. Evans leaves this week for
California to spend the winter with her
brother DR.. Miller Of Los Angeles.
H. NJ. Sowder of Derby, Ia. Is visit
ing at the home Of his granddaughter
Mrs. Clyde Cruickshank.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-12-27
VILLAGE CREEK.

81 g
Mrs. Ralph Gift and Miss Lizzie
Gift spent one day last week at the
'C. C. Baum home.
Mrs. e. A. Dexter visited last week
at the F. L. Dexter home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Hendricks and
little son Claude spent Sunday with
relatives in Ottumwa-
Mr.. and Mrs. Holloway spent Sunday
at the Henry Harsch home.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. L. Dexter called on
Mrs. H. E. Pollard Of Ottumwa
Tuesday.
w. z. Dexter had the misfortune Of
having a fire in his meadow and burn
ing I'D a large rick of hay. The fire is
supposed to have been started by
some careless hunters.
Squire Marts visited few days
las at week with his daughter, Mrs. H.
Harsch.
Mrs. B. BOSNIAN visited at the Fred
Myers home last Friday.
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MARS HILL.

Miss Mile and Iva Turner were
shopping In Ottumwa Friday.
Joe Deiters spent few days last
week in Ottumwa visiting relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Konrad are visit
ing this week in Ottumwa.
Mrs. Patrick Courtney has been very
i'll with the grip.
Mr.. Skinner was Floris caller on
Wednesday.
Mrs. Dewey Hancock and children II
near Eldon visited last week at the
home OF her mother Mrs. Frank Turn
er. s
Miss Minnie Mowery spent few
days In Ottumwa last week with her
sister Mrs. C. O. Warren.
Roy Fitzgerald and Will Croft are
hauling props to F1oris for r. v. Barry
Misses Hazel and Alta Kendrick
were Ottumwa shoppers Saturday.
There will be Christmas tree at
Miller Chapel Friday evening and
program will be given. All are cordially
invited to attend.
Mrs. Mowery and little son Glen
were in Ottumwa Saturday.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-12-27
DECEMBER "a IN HISTORY.
486 B. C.-The accession Of Xerxes
"a n ~, a ON a oont To the ParSlaI

1856, B. C.-The accession Of Xerxes.
the magnificent to the Persian
throne, Era 1853.
.76, b. C.-Marcus Antonious entered
Rome in triumph after his German
victories on the Danube, accom-
panied by his monstrous son. Com
modus.
L757-British Privateer Terrible, Cap
tain William Death, of twenty-six
guns and 200 men, captured q
large French ship after a terrible
battle, in which he lost his brother
and sixteen men killed. A few
days after he fell in with the priva-
teer Vengeance, thirty-six guns and
$50 men, who recaptured the prize,
and having manned her both ships
bore down on the Terrible, whose
main was shot away by the first
broadside. After a desperate en-
gagement in which the French cap
tain was killed and many OF his
company, the Terrible was board
X ed when no more than twenty-slx
persons were found alive, sixteen
Of whom had lost either an arm or
leg, while the other ten were
badly wounded. The ship itself
could scarcely be kept above
water There was strange
combination of names in this at
fair. The Terrible was equipped
at Execution Dock. was command
ed by Death, who had Devil for
his lieutenant and Ghost for his
surgeon.
ls1s-Bible societies prohibited in
Hungary.
l829-A new code Of commerce was
projected in Russia, found neces-
sary by the new territory acquired.
862-General Sigel repulsed fierce
confederate attack at Dumfr1es,
Virginia.
lS74-The Hoosac tunnel was turned
over to the state of Massachusetts
by the builders.
t879-The Afghans routed by General
Roberts with the British forces at
Cabul.
1884 The Mackey.Bennett commercial
cables opened to the public at
New York.
l9OS-Roumania in gloom, because OF
serious reports regarding the
health of the beloved Queen Car
men Sylvia.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-12-27
DECEMBER ~ IN HISTORY.

1247-Robin Hood, English outlaw sem
fenced to death.
1650-Edinburgh castle taken by
Cromwell: said to be the first
N time ever reduced.
l704-First eruption on record OF the
peak Of Teneriffe.
1786-Plot discovered to destroy the
whole family Of Brunswick
Wolfonbuttol.
1793-The FrsRch Convention agreed
that the Houses of Toulon should
be leveled with the ground.
1SOO-An attempt to assassinate Bon
aparte at Paris by an Internal
machine.
1s04-The Sac and Fox Indians coded
to the United States $4,000
square miles, 600 of which tract
was along the mississippi river.
1846-Erustus Root, distinguished
statesman died.
1S54-Two United States ships seized
at Havana for conveying arms
and seditious proclamations.
1S64-Wilmington, N. c., bombarded by
Union fleet.
1sS4-Rumors Of large telegraph
syndicate to compete with the
Western Union followed hard
upon the opening of the Mackay-
Bennett cable.
lS94-Governor Atkinson of Georgia
fastened troops to Quitman to
suppress race war.
1904-Japansese captured fc.t one
and one-half miles south of 200
metro hill, after hard fight.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-12-27
CITIES GAIN, COUNTRY LOSES.

The census returns. OF Iowa cities
having population in excess Of 5000
throw additional light on the move
ment away from the farm in this state.
The returns Of the population of Wa
pello county show that every town
ship in the county outside Of Center
township, in which .Ottumwa is located,
lost population. The total loss in these
outside townships was 2,254 The gain
IN Center township, which includes
Ottumwa city and the eighth and ninth
precincts in the suburbs of the city,
was 4,571. This made up for the loss
and gave the county net gain of
2,317 in population.
The returns from the state show
the same gains in other cities and
losses in the country. The seventeen
cities in Iowa having population Of
10000 or over, made gain in popula-
ton Of 1T 1888. In spite of this big gain
the state showed loss Of little over
1000. These losses were practically
all from the rural districts, as the
towns between 5000 and 10000 and
5000 and under, nearly all showed
gains.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-12-27
CHRISTMAS IN THE FAR NORTH
LAND.

There was time when IN New Eng
land, Puritan feeling looked upon the
Christmas cheer and jollity as some-
thing heathenish. In the year 1921
Governor Bradford in Massachusetts,
gave severe reprimand to the Gus
toms of Christmas celebration. In Eng
land christmas" was expelled from
the land in 1913 by act of parliament
and in our country the general court
of Massachusetts in 1869 decreed that
"whosoever Is found celebrating by
cessation from labor, gaming, banquet
ing, entertainments, or any other man
ner, any such day as Christmas day,
shall be fined five shillings for each
offense"
Contrasting past and present we are
assured the world moves with the
passing Of time.
But scarce elsewhere is Christmas
celebrated with such fervor of spirit
as in the far countries Of Europe's
north. For month the hustle of prep
aration has been going on in all homes
from the kings palace to the peasants
cottage. From the middle OF November
Christmas becomes the topic of con-
versation and the elimination Of plans.
The good housewife is In q nervous
haste to prepare the many things OF
good cheer, put the home In a condi-
ton of immaculate cleanness, while
the whole household is kept in flut-
ter by the mystery of goodwill's plot
tings. Christmas eve finds the family
united around its own hearth. Then
comes the time to "doppa l grytan"
when all, both old and young, gather
around the kitchen stove and dip the
Christmas bread in savory broth sim
mering in the kittle. This custom is
kept up in many Swedish-American
homes throughout broad America The
spirit of good cheer extends to the
dumb beasts, which are given extra
portions, and to the birds under
heaven. for whose benefit "yule
shear of grain is erected upon a pole
to feed upon. The table within doors
almost groans with its burden OF good
things. "Lutf1sk" and julgrot" are the
dishes de resistance. Every member
Of the family has candle on the table
burning. Afterwards the tree is lighted
and the presents distributed. In thous-
ands of homes the head Of the family
"husets prest" reads the Christmas
story from the bible after which the
evening is given over to unrestrained
enjoyment.
But "julotta" or early Christmas
morning matin, in Sweden's old
churches, many of them erected
centuries before America was dis
covered, the walls resound with host
of worshippers, before day breaks.
"Julotta,' the early morning service,
is endeared to the heart Of every
Northman. No child of his easily for
gets it. When that service Is forgot
ten, the last tie binding him to the
church Of his fathers, Is severed. The
bells peal out on the frosty air, every.
where dark windows burst into light
and cast a radiance out across the
way; there is great haste to dress il
holiday raiment and soon the peal OF
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ON THE DUKES HIGHWAY.
BY curran Richard oreenley.

Copyright, 1910, by Associated Liter
airy Press.)
The white highway wound among
the lindens unendingly to Spotts-
woode behring's impatient eyes-too
much like toy road in toy forest
for a big plainsman accustomed to
sweep of the desert reaches. The
giant machine purred contentedly
under the tremendous speed at which
he was forcing her along, when sud.
denly in the path stood girl and
Dering threw In the clutch barely
in time. With hardly pause for
the car to come to standstill, she
was in the seat beside him, the child
in her arms. and her eyes urging
him more than the frantic whisper =
Drive! Drive! They are close be-
hind me and minute may cost his
little life!"
Who they" were and why 1t was
necessary to save chin" was left to
Dering's imagination, while she
stiIled the chld's petulant cry. Then
she asked:
"Have you a woman's coat-any-
thing that will cover me?"
Mrs. Jimmie had cautioned him to
take exceeding care of the new motor
garb-a fearful and wonderful assem-
blage of leather and linen, but he
paid up like a gentleman.
"You will find the whole outfit back
there in the tonneau. and you might
smuggle the little chap down among
the rugs. Just toss them up trifle, and
he is so little that he will never be
noticed. This passport will serve for
you-for both of u.s.
He produced Jimmie Montjoy's
passports from the pocket Of Jimmie's
motor coat. Mrs. Jimmie, too, hal
blond hair and brown eyes. and the
difference in height would not be
noticed. Dering was plunged head
over ears into the affair without the
faintest notion Of the reason thereof.
He had wished for an adventure
something that would fill in Mrs.
Jimmie's too many idle moments, and
here it was to hand. That Mrs. jim
ME was absent did not spoil sport.
AS they approached the barrier, he
glanced around.
Come up here" he said, settling
her comfortably beside him. Now
act up. 1Ou WANT even IHiuS THAT
cannot possibly be had. You want
to know if your friends have passed
and how many hours ahead will
supply the rest of the jargon."
Duly impressed, the guard gave full
particulars of the party who had gone
through. Dering chuckled. Mrs.
Jimmie's pet aversion was that big
green car, and all it contained; but
for once the Fitz-Jones outfit were
friends in need-anyhow, he owed
Mrs. Jimmie one for slipping off to
Monte Carlo with Jimmie, and leay-
ing him to bring the car through. II
he felt any qualms on the score Of
the young woman who seemed bent
upon getting away from her natural
guardians, he failed to note them.
doubtless she had reason. AS for
kidnapping the child--if she wanted
the child, well, she ought to have him
that was Dering's philosophy.
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MORAN HOT AFTER WOLGAsT.
Offers to Fight Lightweight Champion
on Winner Take All Basis and
AN mn GfSA RA<
$4,000 Side Bet.

Boston, Mass. Dec. 24.-Owen
Moran. the only boy who ever knocked
out Battling Nelson, is the most dis
gusted pugilist in Boston because Ad
Wolgast, who won the lightweight
championship from THE Battler" by
the decision route, won't give him
shy at the title on what he considers
reasonable terms.
1--WE are willing to fight Wolgast.
winner take all, and a $4,000 side
bet" said Moran's manager, but II any
promoter will give Wolgast $4,000,
which he demands, and leave enough
to make our end pay, we will meet
him at those terms and for $4,000 side
bet.
81 noticed in paper today that VOL
CAST will be ready to fight Moran in
ninety days for $4,000 and $4,000
side bet Weight to be 1913 ringside.
Moran will make Wolgast present Of
$1,000 II he will meet him in ninety
days."
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dor on her right She was uncom-
Portable and self-conscious as she
tried to fit her stammering little
phrases to this new environment.
Gradually, as she gained poise. she
confessed to herself that she was hay
ing very stupid time. 1t wasn't a
bit like Christmas; although the
color scheme of the table was green
and red, there was no holly. no
fnistletoe, just gorgeous American
beauties and wide satin ribbons. She
had vision of the table set in the
shabby dining room at home. In the
center would be a great bunch of
holly, and above it would hang little
wax angel. At one end she saw her
father. his knife cutting through the
cracking brown of the turkeys breast.
The delicate fare Of the hotel paled
in comparison to her mothers cook
ing. At home there would be large
|helpings of mashed potatoes and
turnips and gravy. The cranberry
sauce would be served in big dishes.
AS they drove home together, Mrs.
Phelps said: "You were success my
dear. II you will let me, I'll bring
you out. Perhaps you will make a
grand marriage. 1t would be great
thing for girl like you"
Molly's response was not enthusi-
astic. She did not like to appear
ungrateful but she had had most
unhappy time. She had been stran-
ger in strange land
When she had changed her dress
Mrs. Phelps sent her home in her
car.
Terry met her at the door. Back
of him was the red light of the din
ing-room lamp. Babe and Billy fell
father and mother smiled in the
background.
Molly had gifts for all Of them.
The lilies went on the center of the
table, and she had tied up candies
and almonds in the corner Of her
handkerchief "I had an awful time
hiding them" she confessed, "but
knew how you'd like them"
She had red rose for Terry.
1.-THE multi-millionaire gave it to
me-" she said. "Mrs. Phelps wants
me to marry him."
Terry looked at her with his heart
in his eyes, but he didn't say word.
Was Molly going to be swallowed up
in that strange world, where men
had millions and didn't have to work j?
But Molly was demanding some of
her mothers turkey.
II hardly ate thing at dinner"
she said. ut was awful sitting up
there and having people stare at me-"
They brought it to her with de-
light, and she had to taste little bit
of everything and praise it.
When 1t was time for Terry to go
she went with him to the front door,
and they stood for a moment under
the stars
"Will you be going back to them?"
Terry asked, jealousy.
"l. by should 70" Molly asked.
."You couldn't go with me, could you,
Terry?"
The next morning, when Molly went
back to her sewing, Mrs. Phelps said,
THE multi-millionaire wants to meet
you again. When shall we plan for
lit, Molly
Never said Molly, calmly. II am
going to marry Terry, and then l
won't have any time for multi-million-
aires, will II" ~