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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1911-12-21
FRIGHTENED BY SANTA CLAUS
How the Dear Old Saint Carried Con.
sternation Into an African Mis-
sion House.

An amusing story Of how Santa
Claus frightened the black children at
a mission station when he first ap-
peared to them few years ago, 10
told by the wife of missionary sta
toned at Bailunda, Africa. They had
celebrated Christmas at Bailundu be-
fore, but they never had had Santa
Claus, so Mr.. Stover, the missionary,
dressed up as good Saint Nick.
"He had been padded and powdered
and packed until his own mother
would not have known him." Mrs. Sto-
YER afterward related. Presently we
gave the signal, the door flew open
and in walked Santa Claus. But dear
me! What CONSERVATION! He was
greeted with shrieks and groans and
cries of Let me out! 1t is the evil
one. 1t is the day Of judgment!
"The urchins, catching the infection
of terror from the older black people,
fled to their bedrooms, fell down upon
their faces, crept under chairs and ta-
bles--anywhere to hide themselves.
Poor old Santa Claus never had such
a greeting before. AS soon as he real
lied the panic he had caused, he tore
off his tall hat and white cotton beard.
Then from the bags on his back he
began to throw gifts right and left
and to tell who he was.
treasured once more, everyone
was soon laughing and chatting,
munching the great red breads
(doughnuts), tasting their fruits or.
nibbling at the sweets from the famil'
lar little bags.
"It seemed as though everyone tried
to talk louder than his neighbor 40
they examined the costume Of Santa
Claus, whom they now no longer fear
ed One man said that he thought 1t
was John Tie Baptist, another that It
was Elijah returned. Yet another
thought it was Satan himself, ard all
my sins rose up before me- white
fourth confessed, MY only thoaght
was to hide myself
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1911-12-21
CHRISTMAS THE CHILD'S DAY
BY Rev. Brandford leavitt

BY Rev. Brandford leavitt.
Christmas is the child's day in the
Christian year, and how this weary
and uneasy world needs the child.
like mind to save 1t from itself What
is more subtly fitted to the needs OF
worn and dissipated world than the
image of all that is alive and fresh
and unstained? 1t is the child in men
we look for and love-again today the
child is the savior that answers
smile with smile, that responds to
the confidence with confidence, ready
to take you and me for what we would
like to be and thus lifts US nearly to
our ideal.
l have admired wit in men and In.
fluence and grace and beauty in WON.
en- and l find also that one disturbes
these, grows Indifferent to them as ne
gets older and sadder and wiser, but
loves in men and women the little
child, longs for some one not to ad'
mjre nor praise nor be charmed by,
but some one to love SO that loving
shall be peace.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1911-12-21

room. There's fathers gift Can't you
see dear old dad behind every page of
your favorite set of books? All calf,
too, and illustrated by the only artist
that appeals to you. What riches lie
in the palm of your hand as you look!
No one can rob you of these. Every
page means the door Of new treasure
house. How good Of dear father! |
wonder how he knew? He must have
been listening when you and your
chum had that ripping discussion of IA
voritcs And you can't understand how
he knew the color Of your collection.
All, well! Trust a father.
Mothers dressing gown. She made
1t urhelred and probably in the late
night hours after the very long day.
See how cleverly her fingers have
made three yards Of cord look like
much more. The loops and buttons are
handmade; they cost so much less, and
YOU know mother hasn't bank ac-
count of her own. She has not cut
down the ratlons, either. It's just her
great, generous heart that his accom-
plished the seemingly impossible thing.
The eyes are not so bright and blue as
when she was the happy, laughing girl
that da1 first loved. But she sees just
as far beneath the surface, and she
knows how much you long for some
things. All, what world of sacrifice
and love stands behind these gifts.
Oh, my! Don't smile, but isn't this
Just like that great, laundering cub or
a Bob? He must have paid five or six
dollars for this. Poor, misguided, stung
brother! Now you can just see him
sauntering into the "art (save the
mark!) needlework' store. Do you see
his airy nonchalance as he casts his
eye over the pincushions arrayed In
glistening, satiny lines? How much
is this? And this? The latter being
the more expensive, was quickly
chosen. Oh, what ever are you going
to do with it? Bright pink satin, with
a suggestive bunch of bright forget-me,
nots blooming out from beneath a ruff
fe of very cheap lace. You'll never
forget it. You know-the kind OF
things you see at fairs. 1t may be the
reason! Perhaps the fair is an in
stitution for helping hopeless pin
cushions along an easy way.
But that's Bob for you! Care free,
big hearted, a little rough on the es'
thetic edges, but ever willing to give
you the best. Put back the abomina'
ton OF satin and sawdust. Don't hurt
his feelings, please. Thank him for his
thought, his generosity. You can do
this without being hypocrite.
Here's something that hurts. Why?
Oh, because it has been given to get
ahead" Of you. She has money and has
bought the most expensive Of Its kind
and has forgotten to remove the price!
She really should not have done this
for she isn't one Of your inner circle
and she doesn't care for you. Money
stands back of this. Nothing more
than the dollar mark lies beneath the
lid. You know 1t. and blush mounts
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1911-12-21
ON EARLY CHRISTMAS DAYS
Quaint and Interesting Customs That
Prevailed When the Church and
Festival Were Young.

In the early days of the church, 1t Is
said that the bishops used to sing
carols on Christmas day among their
clergy, and around the sixteenth CEN
tury the well-known practice observed
by children of going around the neigh
borhood singing Christmas carols be-
meath the windows of the houses, was
commonly observed, usually taking
place on Christmas morning. One OF
the oldest and most beautiful OF the
Christmas carols that has come down
to the present day open with these
words:
God rest you. merry gentlemen,
Let nothing you dimay,
For Jesus Christ, our Savior,
Was born upon this day.
To save us all from Satan's power,
When we were gone astray.
O, tidings Of comfort and JOY!
For Jesus Christ, our Savior,
Was born on Christmas Day."
It Is sometimes more appropriate 10
sing the Christmas carols on Christ
mas eve than on Christmas day, al
though they are sung at both times;
but in England the choir OF the village
church used to 60 around to the prin-
cipal houses in the parish and sing
some of these simple hymns on CHRIST
mas eve regularly.
Frequently the singers were ac-
companied on some instrument and
often the picture presented was a
pretty one. The figures OF the group
of singers, only visible In the dark.
ness by the lanterns they carried, ana
the sweet melody sung and played,
made the observance striking and
beautiful one.
Sometimes in England, the carols
were also sung in the churches in
place of the usual psalms and hymns;
although it was more customary Tor
the clerk at the close of the service
in loud voice to wish all the congre-
gation q merry Christmas and nap
py liow Year.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1911-12-21

their path, and stopped to look at IT,
It was poor woman who had fallen Just
outside the city, too sick and tired to get In
where she might have found shelter. The
soft snow made Of drift a sort Of pillow for
her, and she would soon be 80 sound asleep,
in the wintry air, that no one could ever
waken her again. All this Pedro saw In a
moment, and he knelt down beside her and
tried to rouse her. even tugging at her arm
little, as though he would have tried to
carry her away. He turned her T'ce toward
him, SO that he could rub some snow on it,
and when he had looked at her silently a
moment he stood up and said:
"It's no use, Little Brother. You will have
to 60 on alone"
"Alone?" cried Little Brother. "And you
not see the Christmas festival?"
mo" said Pedro, and he could not keep
back bit of choking sound in his throat
"See this poor woman. Her face looks like
the Madonna in the chapel window, and she
will freeze to death If nobody cares for her.
Every one has gone to church now, but when
you come back you can bring some one to
help her. will rub her to keep her from
freezing, and perhaps get her to eat the bun
that Is left in my pocket"
'But cannot bear to leave you. and 60 on
alone" said Little Brother.
Both of us need not miss the service" "
eaid Pedro, "and it had better be than you;
ana on! II you get d CudHCe, Litlio DIOlHei'
to slip up to the altar without getting in any
ones way. take this little piece of silver Of
mine and lay it down for my offering, when
no one is looking. Do not forget where you
have left me, and forgive me for not going
with you."
In this way he hurried Little Brother off
to the city, and winked hard to keep back
the tears, as he heard the crunching foot
steps sounding farther and farther away in
the twilight. 1t was pretty hard to lose the
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1911-12-21
Our Gifts.

As the Magi came bearing gifts, SO
do we also-gifts that relieve want;
gifts that are sweet and fragrant with
friendship; gifts that breathe love;
gifts that mean service; gifts inspired
still by the star which shone over the
City of David, nearly two thousand
years ago.-kate Douglas Wiggin.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1911-12-21
ASTHMA CATARRH
CURED

Expert Medical Scientists Announce
Startling Results Obtained by Senpine
New York k:-Thousands are taking ad
vantage of the generous offer made by
The Woodworth Company Dept. G 116l
Broadway, New York City, requesting
an experimental packing of Senpine, the
great discovery for Asthma, Hay Fever,
Bronchitis, and Catarrh. which is mailed
free of charge to all who write for it.
1t makes indifference how long you have
been suffering or how severe the climatic
conditions are where you live, Senpine
will cure you.
If you haye experimental with other
treatments and have failed to find cure
do not be discouraged but send for trial
of this wonderful truly meritous remedy
which is scientific compound discovered
by Professor of Vienna University, and
is being recommended by thousands.
Apr 6 Tyr
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1911-12-21
ESSYNKNyS1n&2fK1FHTXI
ES-~sss&s,>sSAvAKefS~S
Behind the Gift
gaNMSnSSggSS9s a32sSa2;NES2gS2g23 g2as{SSI2;E2AS2gES3
BY Barbara Lee

MERRY Christmas!
You're welcome!
How have you en-
joyed the first few
hours today? Hasn't
it been exciting and
interesting! Now that
the first little calm
has come after the
storm, let us settle
back tolook once again
at gifts that are our
special fortune to own
in the great living
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1911-12-21
HOLIDAY GOODS.
H. s. Landis. 33 n. Market St
Leading Jeweler of Frederick.

Leading Jeweler of Frederick.
We respectfully request you to call an
inspect the many pretty and usef'
articles suitable for H iday Gifts. Court
eous treatment whether you bay or nor.
DIAMONDS, WATCHES CLOCKS. JEWELRY
STERLING sILvERWARE, CUT GLASS,
sILvERPLATED WARE, HAND-PAINTE'
CHINA, CANES, sUNsHADES, UMBRELLAS
COMB, BRUSH AND MIRROR SETS,
MILITARY BRUSHES, CLOTHES BRUSHES
MEAT CARvERs, STEAK CARVERs, DC.
u ok for the name "Landis" on the Big
Watch. Best and Quickest Repairing
nd Engraving. Engraving Free.
Phone 1897 may II ly,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1911-12-21
Public Sale.

On Saturday, March l6, 1912, Alva O..
Zimmerman will Sell personal property
near LewistuWn.
On Wednesday, March 20, 1911, Mr..
VIM. Eigenbrode will sell horses, cattle,
etc. near Logs. Ed. Stitely auct.
On Tuesday, March g. 1912, E. S. Ernst
will sci horses, cattle and farm imple-
ments on Vim. Stoner's farm.
On Thursday, March z, 1912, M. l.. Pryor
will sell live stock and farm implements
near Zentz' mill.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1911-12-21

music and celebration that he had been planning
lonely the
a said
the him.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1911-05-31
Denied superintendent Requests for
Improvement, But Admits Some
Things Look Bad.
CONDEMNS TOBACCO PRACTICE
Suggests That Changes for Better Be
Made in Way Of Replacing Sub.
ordinates.

Governor Eberhart's public state
ment that he intended to summarily
remove Whittier was the most alb
surd thing I ever knew a public Of
fetal to do" declared w. F. Kunze,
of Minneapolis, member Of the lower
House of the Minnesota legislature
and chairman Of the committee on
education at the last session. Mr..
Kunze, who at one time was super
intendent of the city schools in Red
Wing, but now real estate dealer In
Minneapolis, was in Bemidji last
night on business.
He spoke freely on the Whittier
scandal; was staunch in the defense
of the Red Wing man and free in
his criticism of former Senator
Stephens, the governor, the women's
clubs and blames politics for much
Of the present agitation, but admits
that the sentiment is strongly against
Mr.. Whittier that his ultimate re-
moval by the board Of control is
not unlikely.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1911-05-31
BIG BOND DEAL COMPLETED
Great Northern Railway Announces
the Issuance of 5000, 100000


St. Paul, May 31.-(Daily Pioneer
Special Wire Service. Official an
nouncement was made from the gen
eral offices of the Great Northern
Railway at noon today of the is
suance of $6OO,00O,0OO in bonds,
covering one Of the biggest bond
deals ever taken place in the west.
Part of the bonds will be used for
the purpose of caring for present
bonds and the remainder to be used
for the consolidation of the Great
Northern and the Burlington rail-
roads.
1t is claimed by railroad officials
that the consolidation of these two
roads and the separation of the ties
between the Northern Pacific and
the other Hill lines will not take
place Immediately but it is an
nounced that the Great Northern by
the issuance of the bonds is provid-
ing means whereby j. j. Hill, at the
proper time, will be able to take over
the entire Burlington system.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1911-05-31
Mayor Parker Thinks Bonds Will.
Garry and Says There Will Be
No Delay.
WORK WILL BE BEGUN AT ONCE
If Ballots Favor Issue Eleven Blocks
Of Business Portion Of City Will
Be Paved.

Bemidji voters are today passing
on the proposition authorizing the
city to issue $4,000 worth of bonds,
While the vote had been rather
light, it is the opinion of those who
have been taking much interest in
the proposition that it will carry.
At 2:30 o'clock this afternoon
there had been only 213 votes cast,
SIS in the first ward, 50 in the sec
ond ward, SO in the third ward and
80 in the fourth ward.
Mayor Parker in speaking of the
situation, said: E
II believe that the bond issue will
carry today, and from the feeling
that has been shown in general, !
see no reason why it should not. If
this issue should fail to pass the
voters of Bemidji, shall be very
surprised and disappointed man.
81 have made plans whereby we
may go right along with the paving
in short time II the bonds carry,
and l am sure that we will be able
to pave all we have arranged for,
before the summer-is over.
The Pioneer was in error last eve-
ming. when it stated that the voting
places would be open from o'clock
until 9, for they were open this
morning at as required by law, and
will remain open until 9 this eve
ming.
All Bemidji saloons have been
closed during the day, according to
the orders of the mayor, and there
has, been no disorder of any kind re-
ported to the police.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1911-05-31
WHITTIER CHARGES MADE
Complaint Drawn Under Direction Of
A. D. Stephens Filed With Board
Of Control.
GIVE REASONS FOR REMOVAL

St. Paul, May 81 (Daily Pioneer
Special Wire Service. ~ Charging f.
A. Whittier, superintendent of the
Red Wing training school, not only
with the brutal punishment of
beating inmates of that insti-
tuition with leather thongs
but also inflicting similar punish
ment to the girls in the girls train
ing school, Ralph Wheelock, Govern
or Eberhart's private secretary, to-
aaEfled formal complaint to the
board: of scontrol asking for Whit
tiers removal. The complaint was
drawn by attorneys under the d1rec-
ton of A. D. Stephens and set forth
the following charges: That during
Mr.. Whittier's time as superintend-
ent he has inflicted or permitted to
be inflicted brutal, cruel and unusual
punishments; that he employed in
the school, assistants who beat,
struck, bruised and wounded in
mates; that he has neglected his
duty in failing to discharge Ernest F.
Maetzoid, Arthur stroppleman, Ar
thur Sedorr and w. G. Stimeling,
his assistants; that during the time
he was also superintendent of the
girls training school at Red Wing
he caused or permitted them to be
punished in cruel and unusual man
ner similar, to the manner described
in the boy S treatment.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1911-05-31
''SQUAW MAN TONIGHT
4. E. Pierce & Co., Will Put on Play
With Troop Of Eighteen Actors
In the Cast.
WILL SHOW AT CITY HALL

| {, 90 !. - Z
The squaw Man. presented by a
troupe Of eighteen people will play at
the City Opera House tonight. 1t is
by mere chance that this opportunity
befalls the company and the citizens
of this city.
This we'll known American play
has to it's credit runs Of great length
in New York, Chicago and many of
the principal cities in the United
States and Europe.
The company expects to close the
season June first and tonight's per-
formance is the last to be played be-
fore the troop disbands for the sum-
mer months. Members of the COM
7pany spent the day fishing on Lake
Bemidji, many of them returning
with a fine catch of pike.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1911-05-31
COME SAY s MINI Oils
Invitations Sent to Bemidji Request
ing Delegation 70 Gorgeous Civic
Celebration.
ORIENTAL sPLENDoR PLANNED

Invitations have been received in
Bemidji by individuals and 1t is un.
derstood that the Commercial club
will be formally invitedsto send q del
egation to be guests OF Minneapolis
at one Of the most elaborate and
gorgeous civic celebrations ever pre-
pared by an American city to be
given July 2 to g..
There Is to be an Industrial parade
which will reflect the commercial
and business enterprise of the nor
Invest; a historic pageant, under
taken on more elaborate scale than
ever before in any city in the coun-
try; a water fete, in which it is pro-
posed to carefully reproduce in near
~ full size such ancient, craft as the
ship Of Columbus, the Mayflower,
Cleopatra's barge, Greek galley,
Roman tritreme, etc. The entire
national guard Of the state is to be
modified for two days and is to APP
pear inssthe mammoth military par
ade on the Fourth of July.
= There are incidental features such
as a parade of uniformed fraternal
marching bodies. an 81 automobile
floral parade, q .childrens' float par
,ade, and demonstration in which
twenty-five sthousand school children
appear. There are.sto be aquatic as
well as overhead fireworks, and ac-
quatic as well as land sports, music
by twenty bands including concerts
by the famous Innes Orchestral Band
OF! New y ork, prize military drills, a
band tournament and lots of amuse-
sments Including a circus and manag-
erie.
Minneapolis is to- decorate itself
with flowers for the occasion. Mic
,ollet avenue is to besa court of honor
twelve blocks long with hanging
flower gardens in every window,
stately pillars surmounted by flaming
globes ito form q eolonnade the en-
tire distance. The lilly little sum of
100000 is being spent~in prepar-
atoms and all features are to be free
to the people.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1911-05-31

around the Horn" (Seeing Duluth
and Superior Harbors by electric
light.)
$50" Smoker at Commercial
Club
June 2, $500 p. m. steamer ride
on Lake Superior to Two Harbors
and return. Automobile ride about
Duluth.
Music furnished at all sessions and
Steamer rides by the Third Regiment
Band.
Officers of the development associ-
alton are: President H. j. Maxfield,
Wadena; Treasurer, Walter j. Smith,
Eveleth; Secretary, w. r. Macken-
zie, Bemidji; Executive committee,
M. N. Kohl, Cass Lake; w. J. Brown,
Warren; and w. E. Richardson, Du-
luth.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1911-05-31
Not CATCHING.

One Of the big league pitchers was
disguised one day at his teams
wretched outfielding. Batter after bat
ter sent up high flies. and these easy
balls were muffed alternately by left
and center.
The pitcher at the sixth muff threw
down his glove and stamped on it.
There's an epidemic. In the out
field" he said but. by lingo. it isn't
catching!"
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1911-05-31
NOTED SPEAKERS ARE COMING
New York, Chicago and Kansas Min
listers to Attend Bible Conference.

At least three clergymen noted for
their oratorial powers, two of whom
have been here before, will be speak
ers at the Bemidji Bible Conference
to be held July % to 80. This is
the seventh season. Rev. s. E. p.
White has been notified that DR.. A.
G. Gaebelein Of New York City, edit
or Of aOur Hope" Bible exposition
and author, will come as also will
DR.. George M. Luddocock of Chicago,
paster of the Oak Park church. Both
have been here before but the latter.
"a particularly fluent speaker was
last year in Europe. A new speaker
has been obtained in the person Of
DR.. 8. IS. Hilscher Of lola, Kansas,
sa Bible expositor.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1911-05-31
Not to Be BaffIed.

.INVS " 00-oOfI0Vs
. Mrs. Bangs-So that pretty widow IL
really married so soon again, eh?
Old Bangs-You bet!
Mrs. Bangs-But her late husbands
will expressly stipulated that If she
took second husband her legacy was
to revert to his most distant relative. Z
Old Bangs-That's where she was
foxy. She hunted up the relative and
married him.-Smart Set.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1911-05-31
She Knew Whv.

ono NneW why.
III you don't give me shilling
said little Jimmy. II shall tell about
you kissing my sister,
"But. Jimmy" protested Mr.. Softly,
Eve never even thought about kissing
your sister,
g Haven't your murmured little Jim
my in a puzzled tone. ''Then wonder
why she told me to say that to you Pr
London Taller. "a
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1911-05-31
The UnruIy Nile.

In September, 1918, the river Nile in
Egypt rose three and one-half feet
above the highest mark left by pre-
vious inundation, and the waters, as
cending with uncommon rapidity, car
rted off several villages and hundreds
Of their habitants.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1911-05-31
Pleasures in Store.

MAY 81. S:15 P. M. Orpheum
Theatre Party Meet at the Com
mercial Club 7:45.
JUNE /. p. M. Steamer ride
Around Harbor of Duluth.
JUNE 1. 1880 P. M. Steamer ride