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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1911-12-19
lence. Drake was picking up his pa

lence. Drake was picking up his pa
per again when
The snow lay on the ground;
The stars shone bright
All, it was the quaint old English
carol, with It's liquid, sweet melody,
which he'd learned at his mothers
knee, and it was the American girl
across the court who was singing it:
When Christ our Lord was born
On Christmas night.
No wonder the tears came to his
eyes. That particular carol and that
particular girl made up a combination
to which he was bit sensitive II the
truth had been dragged from him.
Just that very morning he had writ
- -
There's little American girl Oppo-
site. l don't even know her name,
but the mere sight Of her keeps me
straight. She's all alone, and she's
evidently studying music. AS for her
singing, she has the most beautiful
voice the good God ever saved from a
lost violin, voice to make you
pray, little mother, to turn your laugh
ter to tears, to turn your tears to
laughter"
From the day when he had first seen
her, watering her geraniums on the
sill, the window across the court yon-
der had become sort of shrine. And
at each new glimpse of her an inform
ed prayer of thanks surged up within
sent by heaven to keep the word
gentleman" stainless, to make it
thing to strive for and to take a
clearly comfort in
She was stranger too. 1t was
bond between them. Tonight perhaps
bhe was suffering like him from home
sickness and loneliness. How soon he
could make her forget all that, They
could have a reveillon of their own
and jolly little supper. laughing to-
gether in sheer happiness of a mutual
understanding of the Christmas spirit
abroad. Unchaperoned? What would
they need of chaperon, they two
two toilers for the sake of art. COM
rades In arms made equal in rank by
the blessed chance OF being both
strangers in this wonderful old Paris?
There was a moving CLEAN of some
thing behind the geranuns wonder.
The cheesecioth curtains stirred, and
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i,iother's Coronation Day.

That first Christmas was the moth
Christmas perpetuates the memory OF
her great glory In public and in pri-
yate celebrations of 1t hers should be
the central figure. Solemn gladness
akin to the Creators satisfaction in
his Every good work should fill her
soul.
In Mr. Harrison s. Morris beautiful
poem, Incarnation" we read how 81
laborer, laden with "a tray OF tools, a
timbered frame" walked in the sun
shine through city street
Nor knew that out of myriads one
Beside him saw a shadow run
That clasped the centuries in its shade
But, like loving spirit. there,
In even football at his side.
A shadow walked the pavement wide
With Bonded head and humble pride
And angled cross aslant the air.
1t was as if the dateless sun
Forgot the years. the far abode.
And. 10. upon the sordid road
The crcss worn Nazarean trode,
Holding the journey never done.
Every mother who holds her baby iu
her arms repeats, unconsciously or con
sciously, the story of the incarnation.
The blended shadow 'ciasps the centu-
ries," past, present and to come. and
eternity itself lin its shade Marion
Harand in independent
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1911-12-19

I told you a little while ago it was
your friendship wanted. / was
wrong"
She made no answer, but stretched
out her little gloved hand to him,
then drew it back quickly unnotieed.
q singular smile on her lips.
"You've known me for few hours
only" he went on in steady voice,
"and l understand what you. thiak OF
me for speaking like this. Ii ! had
known you for years and had waited
and had the right to speak and keep
your respect His steadiness did
not carry him to the end OF his SEN
tence.
Then she laughed joyously. deli
ciously.
"You are mistaken" she said. Il
have known You for years. | used to
chum with your sister Gertrude at
school, and you used to come down
from your university. and we'd take
walks. And we went up to al the
meets to see you run. and you used to
win. You called her your kid sister
and me the other kid, and you kissed
me once. You've forgotten the little
girl who stood silent in corners and
looked at you with wide eyes. But
couldn't forget. l used to have Ger
trude write me all about you till she
married that missionary and went 10
live in China And then | had your
photograph-the one in your track suit.
land just to think for a whole
month now you've been living opposite
to me, across the court, and never
knew It, All, Lanse, I've felt for
years you would come to me, and when
saw you tonight my first impulse was
to stretch out both hands and be so
glad. so glad At once. though. saw
you'd forgotten. so determined not to
tell you who | was. wanted you to
recall. When | spoke of your having
q sister just now tried to make you
recall. but I'm glad you didn't, be-
cause it's me. all me, as am. that you
love, and it's so good that way"
A little later through the frosty air
the midnight bells of Noel rang out
clear. Then at the last, very softly.
from a darkened room across the
court, Lansing Drake heard verse of
the old Christmas carol he had sung
at his mothers knee:
The snow lay on the ground:
The stars shoae bright
He bowed his head in his hands for
the great gift that had come to him
When Christ our Lord was born
On Christmas night.
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ure, rather the expectancy of an ex
plOrer who, venturing far, finds the
present good, though that to come be
unknown.
Presently they went out and hailed
fiacre.
where shall it bef'' asked Drake
'Laure's? Voisin's? Peters? No. l
have 1t. Marguery's."
So they drove to Marguery's, and
Drake ordered q bouillebaisse Ito be
quite seasonable) and a langouste
mayonnaise and bird and some
sweets
They had very jolly little supper
indeed and no end of amusement
watching the merry looking French
people at the tables, all devouring
bouillebaisse and other nice things.
"And to think" cried the girl as the
clock struck II, shivering with pre-
tended alarm. that I'm sitting here
at this hour, unchaperoned, in o
French restaurant-with a man who
hasn't even been conventionally intro
ducedv'
"Don'tv' cried Drake abruptly.
"Come! We must be going home. II
is bit late"
She was silent while they left Mar
guery's and hailed fiacre. Then she
broke out in a queer little voice that
was low and tremulous:
AZ think you must have sister. You
take such good care of a girl"
The fiacre rolled into the glare of
an overhead arc light, and he saw her
looking at him with half mysterious.
half divine gratitude
"Please don't do that" he answered
in a hushed voice Something inside
him was pounding furiously. Some
thing at his temples beat and
throbbed.
Don't do whatf"
Look like that"
She not only looked like that. but
more so.
young man, young man." laughed
she. with mock warning. Il fear you
ere wishful Of turning girls head"
1.-THE Lord be good to mer' he broke
out, his pent-up passion Of dreams
rushing to his lips now that the bar
rier fell. Don't you see it's because
I-well. I'd hoped to pass the evening
without telling you that loved you
that's why | was hurrying you home
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1911-12-19

ERCI, monsieur cried the
N concierge as he cheerfully
lv took the silver coin. "A
happy Noel, monsieur
Lansing Drake entered the little i'm
passe on the broad Avenue du Maine
shaking his shoulders, for his back
ached. He had been working at the
Louvre for five steady hours-till the
very last fraction Of light held out
Why not? What part had he in the
festivities of these happy French peo-
pie? Was not he one Of the homeless
ones. separated by the width OF an
ocean from his family2
In his studio apartment he threw
himself on a divan with pipe and a
Journal Amusant. But the Journal
was full Of illusions to the season, and
somehow he sighed. The eve of Noel
Christmas eve! 1t had been the very
best time of the year over there in his
dear southern home. What were they
doing nowl Getting the things ready
for the trees. and tying up the wreaths
of holly with red ribbon, and hanging
q branch of mistle-oh, pshaw, what
right had he to think of such things
tonight?
clatter of sabots across the flag
stone court-the small daughter Of the
concierge fetching water from the
common tap; from the Boulevard
Montparnasse the toot of a st. Phil
ippine du Roule train and then ST.
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KING HERoD's ROOSTER.

The Legend Of 81. Stephen, Fire. 81
the Noble Army Of Martyrs.
Ever since that first Christmas eve
the cock has crowed all night long on
the Anniversary to keep away evil
apfrits. for the cock is holy bird and
4 knowing one. There is a pleasant
tale Of him and ST. Stephen, the first
martyr, whose day Is Dec. rs, close by
his dear Lords.
st. Stephen was King Herod's stew
ard, 1t seems, who served him in the
Kitchen and at table. One night as he
was bringing in the boar's head for his
masters dinner he saw the star shin
ing over Bethlehem. Immediately he
set down the huge platter and ex-
claimed:
mo longer, Herod, will be thy ssrv-
ant, for q greater King than thou Il
born"
What aileth theeY cried the king
wrathfvlly. do you lack meat or
drink that you would desert my ssrv-
lee for another'Sr'
way, uA1 WCiOu OtWph~hy AaSA
neither meat nor drink, but the Child
that is born this night is greater than
all Of US, and him only win / serve"
That is as true" quoth Herod, smit
ing the table with his fist, ''as that this
roast cock on the platter shall crow be-
fore u.s."
Hardly were the words out Of his
mouth when the cock stretched his
neck and crowed Justify, "Christus ma
tus est!' At this proof that Stephens
words were true Herod was so angry
that he made his soldiers take Stephen
outside the walls Of Jerusalem and
stone him to death. And this is the
reason why unto this day st. Stephen
Ii the patron of stonecutters.-Abbie
Farwel Brown in Lippincott's Maya
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1911-12-19
The Nays Christmas.

Christmas in the regular navy IS OBJ
served as one of the big holidays of the
year. Starting off with a grand dinner
in the middle of the day, discipline is
from then on relaxed, and the fun is
fast and furious till shutdown and Of
ten the evening is enlivened by amateur
theatricals. The vessel is gayly deco
rated with bunting. and at each mast
head and at the bow. and stern green
trees are dashed If procurabe.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1911-12-19
Hyman v]
The Charles n
Junk Deals|

is In the market for al III
We also pay the highest Il,
kinds of beef hides. horxbiis.
pelts, furs and feathers.
Write OF phone to me as
yard near Reeds Elevate.
Phone lax
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1911-12-19
THEIRNE
OF
- ~ -
NOEL
nv -4
6Y
Virginia LeinaWe


- n II ERCI, monsieur cried the
IV concierge as he cheerfully
took the silver coin. "A
hnnnu Nool nnonsiourpt
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1911-12-19
Self Help.

Dashaway-Well, Uncle Jasper. how
are you getting on with your Christ
mas dinner?
Uncle Jasper-Fust rate, sab. Colo
mel Winterblossom done guy me a
present of a fine fat turkey, sab.
ashaway-That's very strange. /
just left the colonel, and he didn't say
anything about it.
Uncle Jasper-No, sab. He's got to
count dem turkeys fust
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1911-12-19
When MistIetoe Was Banned.

Because of its association with pa
gan rites the mistletoe was for centu-
ries forbidden place in English
church decorations at Christmastide,
and it was not even mentioned in old
rhymes until the seventeenth century,
in Herrick's time. although the holly
and ivy had for two centuries previous
been the subjects of various poeticai
illusions
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1911-12-19
Circumstances Alter Gases

Crawford-l thought you were per
fectly delighted with the Christmas
present your wife gave you
Crabshaw-At that time didn't
know she'd had 1t charged
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1911-12-19
In Christmas Land.

Mistletoe Just overhead
Touch one spray above!
Holly berries Just as red
AS the lips OF Love.
Christmas skies of blue and cray.
Heaven in bright view.
And the sweetest gift today
Just the lips of you!
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1911-12-19
Hnv., ~ Was none

FEVV IT WIS LUNt
She The idea. And we weren't
even standing under the mistletoe.
He-No. did that sub rosa,-
Brooklyn Eagle
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-04-04
RECORD PRICE
FOR PROPERTY ON
MARKET STREET
F. X. Keeling Pays $4,000 for
1912 Foot Front at
No. lis.

A record price for Market street
property was paid today, when Frank
X. Keeling gave Albert Babcock the
sum of ss7. 900 for the property at 115
Market street, known as the Owl Cate.
The whole piece Of real estate involved
is only 1876 ron by IS feet depth.
Keeling has been the lessee of the
place since 1894, and has kept a cafe
there all the time. His purchase of
the place from Babcock at $4,000 IL
in the way of an, eye-opener on the
quick rise in price OF Market street
land.
1t was In 1Ss5-only twenty-five years
ago-that Julius vogel purchased the
same piece of property for $4,000. He
held 1T until 1904, when he sold 1t to
Babcock for 10000.
And In the six years between the
Babcock purchase and his sale today
the price paid for that little strip indi-
Gates that Market street property 10
rising more than twice as fast as ever.
No such sum as $4,000 has been OBJ
tanned before for such a small piece
of real estate on that street.
Keeling bought the property TO pio-
tect himself. He will continue the place
as before.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-04-04

MCGOWAN to introduce It," he said. II
did 1t because not long ago a man was
killed In Boston by one of these hat
pins.
There have been some hurt in New
York. too. and some over here,
according to newspaper reports, and
according to the clippings of foreign
papers almost all the big nations over
there are drafting laws against them
even in France.
II consulted with MCGOWAN about
this bill. and he approved of IT. !
drafted 1t On the lines OF the ordinance
that was introduced in the Board of
Aldermen In New York. I gave 1t to
him with a batch OF other bills that
8 seemed necessary to pass at this SEES
sion. l gave 1t to him before / had
the slightest idea that I would be ele-
waited " the county bench. in place OF
Judge Ten Eyck."
Just whether It's the inevitable clash
with womankind of Essex, or whether
it's because Of the new dignity that
has come to him, nevertheless the next
county Judge would feel better II he
had not drafted the bill. Nobody ever
accused him of fearing anything or
anybody, but II that bill goes through
he might be compelled to sit upon the
county bench and adjudicate the charge
against q woman who had worn an
illeg gal hatpin. In violation OF the law
he had himself put on the statute books
And, considering in general what q
virulent generation of femininity Is re-
senting in the way of impositions on
IT'S sex that makes that bill embarras-
sing In quite some few respects.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-04-04
Would Prohibit Their Extending
More Than Half Inch Be-
yond Crown of Hat.

Amid al, of the Fluctuations and the
congratulations n the general Joyous
outpourings coincident to his elevation
to the county ~judgeship of Essex, WILL
lam P. Martin cherishes a regret. For
when A~ssemblyman MCGOWAN put in
the anti-woman's hatpin bill in Tren-
ton yesterday (by request) and was
asked to tell who the requestor was he
answered up promptly: "7Why. County
Counsel Martin"
The matter Of act is that If County
Counsel Martin had figured when he
drew that bill that he would be the
next county judge of Essex he would
haze torn it up, inst1nter. His regret
Is that he didn't. Because the bill pro-
yides that hereafter no female in New
Jersey shall wear a hatpin protruding
more than half an inch from either
side (or front or back of the crown
of her hat, and for the first offense
she's to get a Sc fine, n for the second
S25; with $50 If she wears the pin che
third time and q chance OF jail on the
fourth.
A sincere estimate made by one out
ragged Newark milliner this morning
showed that the bill, If passed, would
put out of business at least three-quar-
tiers OF the hatpins now in thegery
busiest use here.
Whereupon d reporter Of the Eve
ming STAR took this statement to AS
semblyman MCGOWAN and said to him
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-04-04
REPUBLICAN CAUCUS
PICKS MANN AS LEADER,

WASHINGTON, April &.-Represen-
tative James r. Mann, of Illinois, was
unanimously chosen candidate for
speaker and floor leader of h Repub-
licans in the House of Representatives,
at a caucus held in the House chamber
last night. He was proposed to the
caucus by former Speaker Joseph G.
Cannon, and received the support of
the regulars and those Insurgents who
were present.
During the afternoon the insurgents
held a meeting. at which forty-six were
either present or accounted for. For
more than four hours they discussed
<the party leadership and the method
of filing committee assignments. While
a majority Of those present favored
Mr.. Mann as party leader and approved
the plan of having a committee on
committees to fill the Republican
places, no definite action was taken on
either of these proposals at this insur-
gent meeting,
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-04-04
CLARK OUTLINES PLEDGES
OF PARTY TO PEOPLE.

WASHINGTON, April 4.-This day
marked the opening Of the trial of the
Democratic party to demonstrate its
w~orthiness to receive the wider conf
dence' of the voters Of the country,
Asking his colleagues to keep that fact
uppermost in their minds during the
present session of Congress, Represent
alive Champ Clark, of Missouri, in his
speech accepting the speakership of the
House. today outlined the measures
through which the Democratic party
hopes to continue to enjoy the faith OF
the people.
Intelligent revision Of the tariff, cleo
ton of United States senators by popu-
lar, vote, changes in the House rules
70 permit proper consideration of public
measures, economy in handling the
purse strings of the country, the publi-
sation of campaign contributions, and
fhe early admission of New Mexico and
Arizona to Statehood, were some OF the
things which Speaker Clark emphasized
IN the Democratic program as measures
that would be undertaken by the ma
torfty party in the House.
Among other things he said:
MY Democratic brethren: Coupled
with the joy Of once more seeing q
House a large majority of which Is of
my own political faith is a keen sense
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-04-04
CONTEMPORARY CLUB
ELECTS NEW OFFICERS.

The Contemporary held its annual
business meeting this morning In
the parlors of the South Park Pres.
byterian Church, when officers were
elected for the com ng year. These are,
President. Mrs. William s. Disbrow. to
succeed Mrs. Samuel Clarh whose term
of office has expired; first vice-presi-
dent, Miss Eleanor H. Goodwin; second
vice-president. Miss Frances Hays: cor
responding secretary, Miss Julia Ward
Healy; assistant corresponding secre-
tary. Mrs. William E. Mead; recording
secretary, Mrs. George E. latham;
treasurer, Mrs. Frank F. Gibson, and
assistant treasurer, Mrs. Charles Ben
nett. Those who have been chosen for
directors are Mrs. William H. Brown
and Mrs. Horace S. Osborne. Annual
reports were read and approved and
the treasurer's report showed a balance
on hand OF more than $3.50.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-04-04
Peculiar After Effects
Of Grip This Year.
Leaves Kidneys Ia Weakened Condition.

Doctors in all parts of the country
have been kept busy with the epidemic
of grip which has visited so many
homes. The symptoms of grip this
year are very distressing and leave the
system in a run down condition, par
ticularly the Kidneys which seem to
suffer most. as every victim complains
OF lame back and urinary troubles
which should not be neglected. as these
danger signals often lead to more Sc
rious sickness, such as dreaded Bright's
disease. Local druggists report a large
sale on DIR. Kilmer's Swamp-Root,
which so many people say soon heals
and strengthens the kidneys after an
attack OF grip. Swamp-Hoot is a great
kidney, liver and bladder remedy. and.
being on herbal compound. has a gentle
healing effect on the kidneys, which ls
almost Immediately noticed by those
who try it. DR.. Kilmer & Co., Bing-
hamton, N. T.. offer to send a sample
bottle of Swamp-Root free by mail TO
every sufferer who requests It. A trial
will convince anyone who may be In
heed Of it. Regular size bottles soc
ard 81. For sale at all druggists. BE
osrp to mention this paper.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-04-04
YALE BESTS PRINCETON
IN TRIANGULAR CONTEST.

NEW HAVEN, April 4-Yale defeat
ed Princeton here last night in the an
nual triangular debate, taking the
negative. The Yale speakers were Will
lam Christian Bullitt. jr., of Philadel-
phia; Lem Jesse Dare. of South Bend,
Ind, and Clement Richardson, of
Birmingham, Ala. The Princeton team
was composed of Norris Edward Pier
son, of Stamford, Conn; Alexander
Tilton Schenck, Of Princeton, and
Chauncey Beiknap, of New York city.
The judges were Judge Charles M.
Hough, of the United States District
Court, of New York; Professor Henry
r. Saeger. of Columbia, and Judge Ar
p. Stone. of Boston. President
Arthur T. Hadley, of Yale, presid d.
The Yale Princeton series now stands;
Yale, 10; Princeton, T..
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-04-04
HARVARD DEBATERS
DEFEAT PRINCETON.

PRINCETON, April 4.-The Harvard
debating team proved itself superior
to Princeton last night, winning IN the
Affirmative of the question, Resolved,
That all elective State officers should
be nominated by the direct primary
The crimson disputants displayed great
familiarity with their subject and SUI
perior delivery. The debaters were:
Observation-Disclosures Burke, OF Chad
ron. Neb.; Herbert B. Ehrman, Of
Louisville. KY; David C. Howard, Of
Dodge Center, MINI.
Princeton-Fulcher p. Smith, OF Spar
t~ansburg, Pa; Charles Edward Bing-
ham, Of Brooklyn, and Neszs FsveIlo
Arnold, Of Dtilsburg, Pa.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-04-04
SABIN0 ACC0MANDO
FIGHTS FOR NEW TRIAL

Arguments for a new trial for Sabine
Accomando, convicted of larceny from,
the person and receiving stolen prop
erty jointly with Marco Minichino. Gio-
venelli Sorrentino and Agostino Sarno.
were heard before Judge Thomas A.
Davis in Part /, Quarter Sessions Cocrt
this afternoon.
Frank M. McDermit, who appeared
for Accomando, asked for a new trial
on the ground that nothing had been
shown In evidence to conect Accomando
with the theft OF $40 from the person
of Rafael Cotignola in the Cutler street
saloon of Accomando in December, 1903.
Cotignola claims he was first druggSd
and then robbed at that time. During
the trial it vas brought out hat AC-
commando is alleged to have received $40
as his share Of the proceeds Of the rob-
berry.
First Assistant Prosecutor Fred r.
Lehlbach opposed the motion for a new
trial. After hearing the lawyers, Judge
Davis took the matter under advise
mont and will announce his decision
iatay.