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SENATOR WORKS A
 CHRISTIAN SCIENTIST
Says He and His Wife and Son Were Benefited and that the Health
 Bill Is Determined.

Washington, July 6. Senator Works of California, speaking in op- position to the Department of Health's bill, made a strong defense of Christian Science today Senator Works said he was cured of a com plication of seases by following the teachings of Mrs. Eddy. The same treatment restored his wife to health and cured his son, wh) had been a confined drunkard for several years. He declared the lpending bill was backed by the American Medical As- sociation in order to put down Chris tian Science by legislation
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{ liam and Eve.

v f,one thi1 expulsion of ours is n"; .,a,a9 ,1 sai1.fe our social position, ,.l,l Eve fuofully
 II guess not. replied Adam. The ssn't stop ns from being one of IL. cery first families. whatever they d"
 'I don't find our names here in tNt Social Register. said Eve. lo"kiIs the volume over
 Look under 'Dilatory Domieiles. m, love-" said Adam as he went ous aht named the iackass after himSeii.- Harpers Weekly
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SOLVES A DEEP MYSTERY.
q want to thank you from the

T want to thank you from the bot tom of my heart" wrote c. B. Rader, of Lewisburg, W. Va, flor the wond- erful double benefit I got from Electric Bitters. in curing me of both a severe case of stomach trouble and of rheumatism, from which had been an almost helpless sufferer for ten years. It suited my case as though made just for me- For dyspepsia. indigestion, jaundice and to rid the system of kidney poisons that cause rheumatism, Electric Bitters has no equal. Try them. Every bottle is sguaranteed to satisfy. Only Soc at All Druggists.
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SCRATCHED FOR 40 YEARS.
Used D. D. D. Six MOnths-AN Itch.
 ing GOnev

USeu U. D. II. SIX MOntnS-AII ltcn.
 ing Gone!
 This is the actual experience o. Annie Croman, Santa Rosa, Gal, with the wonderful D. D. D. Prescription. D. D. D. is the proven Eczema cure, the mild wash that gives instant re- lief in all forms of skin trouble. Cleanses the skin of all impurities washes away blotches and pimples, leaving the skin as smooth and healthy as that of child. Get a 25c trial bottle of this won- derful Eczema cure today and keep 1t in the house.
 We know that D. D. D. will do all that is claimed for 1t.
 W. L. Dewoody & Go.
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A Pithv Sermon.

Here is the pithiest sermon eye. preached: Our ingress into life naked and bare. our progress thrauts life is trouble and care. our egress o0 of 1t we know not where: but dom well here. we shall do well there could not tell more by preaching |
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-07-07

Major W. J. Parkes, civil engin- ger. has been awarded contract for building the concrete yculvert over Cemetery Bayou, at the gate of Beli- wood Cemetery. The bridge is to h4 an ornamental one as well as sub- stantial
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Wanted 1t Well Hidden.

Little Bobby was too polite to sa. he wanted q big piece of the lurs.s but he said he would like piece q the chest. where the wishbone WI. only he didn't want 10 find the o1@t bone too quick. Browning's MagnZEa
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sxciuded.

Asvnm Well. well. l congratuie' you. old man. And how is the bg' to be named? Popley-By my wlit people it seems. Exchange.
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1t Mas This May

''I suppose the father gave rhe or':' away"
 Not exactly. He gave m!llio away and threw her in"-Phiiad, shia Ledger
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SUBSCRIPTION PRICE. nIsuI D Co..
ANNOUNCEMENT.
For Congress.

The Graphic is authorized to an- nounce Judge James Gould, of Jeff ferson county, for Congress from the Sixth Congressional District, his candidacy being subject to the will Iof the Democratic voters at the primary election
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2 Hnra Autaaraph.

y5hat is the most expensive 3aEs graph you ever sold ?' inquired the r>s porter.
 That ot Thomas Lynch, Jr,." an. saercd the dealer. The reporter looked perfectly blank Never heard of him." ie- rpGfasse;i
 sNtil. he eas | siener of the Deci&. .allon nt independence. ile >iGurd |. ls pruXy for his falher. who wits ii a' tt,r time, soon a:',l. he wets r. sea snl vaS ue7ar heY"t4 ot asai't %eTe suse%vaI,, of Declaration sig a@a ...;, 1, ,.st,-s.s '.y t-';.,.s .,sez ..s..' :iisath .l Es.iza If.fz.-,' sli zsl.. i.Hiu !. .se{t.-i. ::ls 4s ..~==- 'aerp e..e p'.e in ,.Ai>teftzv
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 2are missak1.
 A lady visitor at B!acapool waA sathing and was op the point os drowning when a boatman, who Is . tocal wag, went to her assistance i.ater ;n the day he called where she gas staying and sa " a gentleman who seeing the lady in difficulties. had Ca. fcred fo0 to any one who would rescu' .he lady. This conversation took place:
 Roatman--l am the man Uho saved ..ie lady. sir. and l thought I'd cal sud see about the f20.
 The Gentleman-Y-e-s. 1 know. hut yynen I made the offer l thought Il n1is my wife who was in danger. ant :, turned ont 1t was my wife'l mother.
 Boatmsn--Jcst my luck' Well. sir now much do } owe ron f-Londor Tt1 Bits
 The Story Humorous and Wi.ey. fife humorous story is strictly l sork Of art--high and delicate art sD,: only an artist can ieii II. ayerre< Mark Twain But no art Is necessar. ;a telling the comic and the witt. story: anybody can do It. The art O telling humorous story-understand mean by word of mouth, not print was created in America and has rs l saainel at home
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-07-07

A long. slow friendship is the brs long. slow enmity the deadl.esf M,sYftam
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American League

Batteries. Baker, Armstead, Case and Sullivan and Payne. Nelson and Stephens
 Only games scheduled.
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Entered at Postoffice at Pine Bluff, Ark, as second class mail matter.
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Southern League

Batteries, Savage. Gribbens, Bills and Lelivelt; Wagner Plough, Yantz and Elliott.
 No other games scheduled.
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Batteries, Wiltst Crandall and Meyers Ritehie, Brown and Archer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-09
THE REAL PLEASURE.

II Is the pleasure that is given chill
dren in looking forward to the coming
OF Santa Claus, and even more so the
pleasure OF giving presents to some
less fortunate ones, that makes the be-
lief in Santa Claus so desirable.
Some OF the happiest faces that
have ever seen were those Of children
who had taken Santa Claus place In
giving some small gift. Grownups also
get real pleasure in using, in q sensi-
bic way, the spirit of Santa Claus and
giving something to those who really
are in need. and thereby exemplifying
the principle Of Lowell's "vision of Sir
Launfall." in which is said, He that
gives himself with his aims, feeds
three-himself. his hungry neighbor,
and me-" S. ]. FERGUSON.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-09

Trinity Episcopal church. Nineteenth
street and Sixth avenue. Rev. Gran
Vile II. Sherwood. rector. Sunday
school at $3.50 a. m. Services at 80
a. m. and 10:45 az m. and 1880 p. m.
Zion Swedish Lutheran, Forty-fifth
street and Seventh avenue. Rev. N. J.
Forsberg, pastor. Sunday school at
$50 a. m. Services at 1880 a. m. and
1880 p. m.
German Evangelical. Ninth street,
between Fifth and Sixth avenues. Rev.
i ] Rolf, pastor. Sunday school at
9:l5 a. m Services at 1880 a. M. and
7;c0 p. m.
Grace English Lutheran church. cor.
ner Seventh avenue and Forty-fourth
street. Rev. Ira o. Noihstein. pastor.
Sunday school at 9:I5. Services at
1915 a. m. and 7:45 p. m. Luther
league az GAS D. m. Morning theme,
The Kingdom Of Gcd" Evening
cong service with the following pro-
gram:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-09
ALWAYS KNOWN HIM.

why I believe in Santa Claus"
why, thanks to a kind Providence, I
have known him from my earliest
childhood, and my children have al
ways known him. Furthermore, | can
prove it by every good little boy and
girl in Rock Island. No, l am not
quite right, here, unfortunately, there
are some poor little waits and orphans,
and children Of the poor, who are de-
MED even this happy occasion, and it
is the hope Of the writer that through
The Argus Santa Claus Fund this ray
OF sunshine may reach and warm ev.
cry such little heart In Rock Island.
With the greatest love and admira.
ton for Dear Old Santa, beg still to
subscribe myself his most loyal be-
lever and friend. c. J. SEARLE.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-09
Refuses TO Test Law.

Springfield, Dec. 9.-The consti-
nationality of state law cannot be
tested by habeas corpus proceedings,
according to decision handed down
in the case of the people ex rel. Karl
Jaraslowski against John L. Whit
man, superintendent at the house of
correction Of Cook county. Jaras-
lowski was found guilty of embez-
element in the Cook county court and
was sentenced to the workhouse for
one year and fined $500. The de
PENDANT sought release on a writ of
habeas corpus, and alleged that the
action of the law under which he
was sentenced was unconstitutional.
The supreme court, in passing ON
the case. reiterated its former deci-
sion that the only matter in which
law can best be tested is by writ
of error. The cause was ordered
stricken from the docket.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-09
SWEET, LOVING MEMORIES.

What is life without sweet, loving
memories. which soften the Steiner
realities Of the later years?
Santa Claus IL a delightful, expect
ant reality OF childhood.
II IL a perennial source Of pleasure
70 those Of older years.
II is q precious. fragrant memory Of
happy, care-free childhood.
II helps keep alive the unselfish
spirit the desire to make others happy.
OF course. there's q Santa Claus,
and there viii be as long as human
nature IL human nature. want to be-
lieve in Santa Claus. ] do believe In
Santa Claus. Why shouldn't I?
WILLIAM M. RECK.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-09

avenue and Fifteenth street. Rev. e.
T. Mcfarland, pastor. Graded bible
school at $50 q. m. Junior Christian
Endeavor at $3.50 p. m and Senior
and intermediate Christian Endeayor
at $50 D. m. Services at 10:45 a. m.
and 1880 p. m.
Second Christian, corner Sixth street
and Thirteenth avenue Sunday school
at 9:15 a. m; Ross B. Richhart, super
intendent. Services at 10.15 a. m.
Third Christian, Fourteenth avenue
and Tbirty-ninth street Sunday school
at $50 a. M; DR.. ]. II. Nichols, super
intendent Bible school at $3.50 a. m.
Services at 1880 p. m.
Central Presbyterian, corner OF
Twelfth street and Eleventh avenue
Rev. Marion Humphreys, pastor. Sun.
day school session, $3.50 a. m Preach
ing services at l0:45 a. m. Christian
Endeavor, $50 p. m. Preaching al
100 p m.
Aiken Street chapel. Aiken street
South Rock Island. Sunday school al
2:30 p. m. J. H. Cleiand, superintend
ent emeritus. J. N. Bond, superin
tendent
Broadway Presbyterian, corner Of
Twenty-third street and Seventh ave
nue.. Rev. W. s. Marquis, pastor; Rev
| w. @. ogleyee, assistant. Bible schoo
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-09

Organ prelude.
Hymn.
Scripture lesson and prayer.
Hymn.
Vocal solo-Miss Minnie Johnson.
Selection by male quartet-Peter
Johnson, Marcus Skarstedt. A. w.
Johnson and c. G. Anderson.
Address-Ernest Magnusson Of Au-
gustana seminary.
Hymn.
Vocal solo-Miss Caroline Carl
stedt.
Selection-Male quartet.
Offertory.
Doxology.
Benediction.
First Swedish Lutheran, corner Four
tenth street and Fourth avenue. Rev
s. G. Hagglund, pastor. Services at
10:45 q. m. and 7:45 p. m.
German Lutheran, corner Twentieth
street and Fifth avenue Rev. Phi. VIII
helm. pastor. Services at 10 a. m.
Memorial Christian, corner Third
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-09
BRINGS REAL JOY.

Isn't it grand to hook back and reflect
on the days that have gone, when we
knew Of neither care nor worry, and
when every wish was granted, and
when we looked forward with great an
ticipation for the coming OF Dear Old
Santa Claus with his eight fieet-footed
reindeer and a beautiful, well filled
sleigh, with all kinds of dolls, drums
and toys imaginable, and his majesty,
old Santa, with that happy smile that
Is only seen on the man who gives and
does his best to make others happy.
1t was the sweet jingle of the sleigh
bells then, but the up-to-date Santa
comes in an automobile or an aero
plane with the toot of the horn.
hope Santa Claus will be just as
good and have a much happier smile
this Christmas and do even more good
than in the days of my youth.
FRANK G. YOUNG.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-09

at s:15 a. m. Services at 11:45 a. m.
and 7:45 p. m.
South Park Presbyterian, corner of
Thirtieth street and Fifteenth avenue,
in connection with Broadway Presby-
terrain church. Rev. w. G. Oglevee,
pastor. Bible school 2:30 p. m; S. d.
Cleland, superintendent. Young Peo-
Pies meeting at GAS p. m. Services
at 7:45 p. m.
United Presbyterian, Third avenue
and Fourteenth street. Rev. ]. l.
Vance, pastor. Bible school at $3.50
"a. m. Morning service at 10:45
Young Peoples meeting at 6:45
Evening service at 1880.
First Methodist, corner Fifth ave
nue. and Nineteenth street, Rev. T. E
Newland, pastor. Sunday school al
$3.50 a. m. Epworth league at 6:4s
p. m. Services at 1o:45 a. m. and
1880 p. m.
Spencer Memorial Methodist, corner
Forty-third street and Seventh avenue
Sunday school at $3.50 a. m, Preaching
at 10:45 a. m. and 1880 D. m. Rev. l.
E. Dodson viii preach at the morning
service. Rev. ]. F. Cummings will
preach in the evening.
Wayman African NJ. z. church, cor
ner Fifth-and-a-half avenue and Thir
teenth street w. H. Saunders, pastor
| Services at IL a. m. and 7:45 p. m
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-09
BRINGS GOOD CHEER.

Why do l believe in Santa Claus? It
Is the season of the year for good
cheer, when all whose hearts are in
the. right place are thinking more
about the happiness they may be able
to give to some loved ones, than about
the troubles that are standing just
outside their own door.
AS child l was taught to look fol
Old Santa Claus and would always
look forward to the time when he
might come again and l was never
disappointed in what 1 wanted him to
bring me.
1t is the brightest time Cor should
be- of the whole year and it is my
sincere wish that no little ones will
be missed by Old Santa Claus, through
the generosity of The Argus.
w. s. McCOMBS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-09

Sunday school at 1:15 p. m. Morning
subject, Peace" Evening subject,
Joy of Giving" 1880 p. m, minute
song service.
German Methodist, corner Four
teenth street and Sixth avenue. Rev.
Theodore Keis, pastor. Sunday school
at 9:15 a. m. Services at 10:45 a. m.
and 1880 p. m.
Free Methodist, Ninth avenue and
Fifteenth street. Rev. H. G. Willing,
pastor. Sunday school at 9:45 a. m
Services at 10:45 a. m. and 1880 p. m
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic,
Twenty-eighth street and Fifth avenue
Rev. ]. =. Lockney, pastor. Masses at
$40 and 1890 a. m.
st. Mary's Roman Catholic, corner
Of Fourth avenue and Twenty-second
street. Father Adoiph Geyer, pastor
Mass at and 10: 80 a. m.
st. Joseph's Roman Catholic, cor
ner Second avenue and Fourteenth
street. Dean ]. ]. Quinn. rector;
Rev. William P. Cleary, assistant
Masses at 1880, $3.50 and 1890 a
m. Sunday school at 9:10 a. m.
First Baptist, corner Third avenue
and Fifteenth street Rev II. W. Reed
pastor Sunday school at $3.50 a. m
B. Y. p. U. at $50 p. m. Services Al
1e:45 a m. and 1880 p. m. Morning
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-09

Christmas spirit II makes the cele-
bration so mysterious and so delight
full.
When later knowledge Of the reality
comes. the children have a glorious
past remembrance upon which to bark
back.
The fact that Santa is, at this sea
son, the patron saint in so many coun-
tries, renders this subtle belief posi-
BILE, and II is universally accepted. II
ia so generally granted that children
have a right TO this faith in Santa, and
that up 10 the proper time adults
should not deny them this delightful
privilege. L. s, M'CABB.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-09

theme. Necessity for the New Birth"
Evening subject. THE Unseen Food"
Edgewood Baptist, corner Forty
fourth street and Fifth avenue. Rev. ].
NJ. Lloyd, D. D., pastor. Bible school
at $3.50; Joseph Wilmer, superintend-
emit Services at 10:45 a. m. and 1880
p. m. 3. Y. P. ~. at $50 D. m. Morn
ing subject, THE Unity of the WILL
Evening subject Facing the Past and
Future"
Swedish Baptist, corner Twenty-frst
street and Fifth avenue. Sunday school
at $3.50 a m. Services at 10:45 q. m.
and 7:45 p. m.
West End Sunday school, zoe
Sixth street Sunday school at 2:3C
p. m. Prayer meeting Wednesday
evening at 1880. w. B. Barker
superintendent.
First Church of Christ, Scientist
s29 Twenty-third street. Services
Sunday at 10:45 a. m. Subject O.
the morning service, God the Pre-
server of Man Sunday school fol
lowing morning service. Wednesda.
evening testimonial service at 7:45
Reading rooms in the church opel
daily except Sunday from Q to /.
p. m.
Church Of Jesus Christ, Latte
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-09

frost in the early morning gave US am
pie warning that Christmas was near;
then our plans and pleasures for the
happy day were laid. The expectancy
of old Santa's visit, the longing for
that Christmas morning, the pleasures
of the day when It at last arrived, are
memories never to be forgotten. And.
az last, when the day closed, and happy
and contented youngsters were put to
bed by loved mother, the scenes and
pleasures OF the day were lived over
again in childhood dreams. Those
days with Santa were real, and
course there is a Santa Claus
J. G. HUNTOON.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-09
CERTAINLY BELIEVES IN HIM.

Do believe in Santa Claus? GER
tainly do. l believe in anything that
brings happiness, and we all know
that there is no time in the year that
brings Joy to young and old alike
as does Christmas time. Have you
ever witnessed on Christmas morning
the children gathered around the fire
place or chimney to see how well old
Santa has remembered them? In the
radiance Of their sweet, happy faces
we may feel more than repaid for our
faith In Santa Claus
Why, certainly / believe in him. for
to disbelieve would be robbing child.
hood Of its greatest charm.
Long live Santa Claus.
JOHN P. DOLLY.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-09
THE WAY TO KEEP CHRISTMAS.

One day just before Christmas, some
little adopted Americans were going
home from school. They were talking
eagerly. Karl Schmidt said: my
mamma promised me Christmas tree,
and Santa Claus Is going to bring me
a ball and sled and lot of candy"
That isn't the way to have Yule-
fred,' cried Swan Swanson, you must
make your shoes all clean and shiny,
and put them before the fireplace;
then you mustn't get mad at anybody,
but be good, and Santa Claus will fill
your shoes full of good things"
But you must put some carrots and
beans into your. shoes for the good
saints horse" chimed in little Leopold
the Belgian, "or he won't give you any
fruit or candy or toys"
My mamma takes me up to the
church to see the pretty little Bam
bino," broke in Giuseppe Mazzini
and l know he will give me ever SC
many nice things"
That is right, Giuseppe" said a
voice just behind the boys. Don't
forget that it was the Christ-child who
was born on Christmas day, who fills
the world with the love that gives you
all your gifts and good times"
WILLIAM S. MARQUIS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-09
ALWAYS ON RIGHT SIDE.

Do I believe In Santa Claus7 Sure.
do. Wasn't It he that taught me to
get about In a quiet manner without
being detected. and isn't he the king
when II comes to finding out those who
have been bad?
Surely. and am ready to take les.
sons from him any time he finds time
TO give a few. I have always been one
OF HIS most ardent admirers. and I'm
strong for Santa Claus. He Is on the
right side. always.
JAMES BRINN.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-09
MADE by TRADITION.

believe in Santa Claus. because
tradition has given the saint to US for
generations past. but mostly in his
wonderful power Of spreading Joy and
happiness to the little ones. and The
Argus Fund reaches those whose chill
dren would otherwise be cherries.
GEORGE WAGNER.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-09
THE MESSAGE OF GOOD CHEER

THE MESSAGE OF GOOD CHEER.
1t is with great pleasure, that ]
respond to the invitation to write
a few lines about Dear Old Santa
Claus. Much could be written but !
will confine myself to a few words.
How happy we all are, young and old,
when Christmas time comes around
and when Santa Claus invades our
homes with his remembrances from
mysterious realms. Christmas means tc
me a warmer spirit In all our human
relations, for it is the day when we
rejoice in giving and when we think
OF other peoples wants and happiness,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-09
FOR HIM STRONG.

I believe in Santa Claus because I
have never had reason to do other
wise. He believed in me and counted
me among his charges when l was
young and never failed me. He
doesn't visit me as regularly now as he
did in the past, but he is just as busy
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-09
as ever making the young happy, ant
am for him strong
GEORGE w. NEWBERRY.
THE SPIRIT OF SANTA CLAUS.

THE SPIRIT OF SANTA CLAUS.
believe in Santa Claus, not so much
for what he is and does, as for what
he means. 1t is the spirit of Santa
Claus that cling to. / never had a
clear, concise view Of him, but he
seemed to represent cheerfulness,
hopefulness and charity. The great
est lesson he teaches is that good
brings reward.
But aside from that, the tender mem
cries which are associated with him
and which bring "reminiscences OF
bright eyed, happy youngsters and lit
tie inexpensive toys, are such that
would not give them up or refuse to
share them with posterity for anything
in the world.
HARRY M. SCHRIVER.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-09
WHAT LIFTS UP Is RIGHT.

WHAT LIr-IS UF 10 ftIGHT.
At first blush l would say you have
set me a dickens of task, that is to
say, literally speaking, "Why do be-
lieve in Santa CLAUSE" And yet, upon
reflection, do not see how I could
fail to attest my approval of any prop
osition that has for it's object the
bringing of happiness into The lives OF
children. l sometimes think that we
old codgers who have travelled the
rugged road do not stop often enough
to give thought to those who are COM
ing after us.
We should all dwell in retrospection
more or less, and as we look back to
those other days. when, care free, we
failed to even dream of the sterneI
realities of life, we look with envy al
most to the boy or girl of today who
lives in pleasant anticipation. I be
lieve, therefore, in the innocent as well
as the sacred joys of Christmas.
Whether In myth or reality, that
which lifts up the hearts at such 9
gladstone time is right. Bring to the
boy or girl all that will give them hap
piness when all the world is inspired
by the spirit of good will. I would
that every child in the land. however
humble the surroundings. might see
at least one ray of light at the season
of year when we all feel better and
happier, and If in our own beautiful
city the CLEAN of Joy is to be sent into
every child's heart, shall feel very
grateful. NJ H. SEXTON.