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The Delta independent., 1912-04-05
My Happiiest
Easter
By Fl. B. Somehow

+ was a happy thought, to
ask me to relate the story
Of the delightfully."- pictur-
esque Easter which l
passed at Jus.in's not SO
many years since. II in
my unskilled way l can
trace the faces. note some
OF the soulful utterances.
and linn the effect which
contact with the meek
spirits over at the low red
cottage near the hill, in
spired in ME. twill make
me joyous OF heart. and
stir my soul with thanks.
And inasmuch as Easter is
symbolical of spirituality.
The Delta independent., 1912-04-05
AN EASTER PRAYER.

o Thou Sovereign Lord OF
Lie and Light. our Risen
Saviour and Helper evermore.
we bless Thee for the perfect
and precious hope impaired to
sinful humanity through Thy
atoning sacrifice and resurrec-
ton. Supreme above all meas
ure of earthly mind the love
which brought Thee from the
Throne OF God to walk among
men, bearing their burden OF
sin along the Sorrowful Way,
and leading them upward to
the glory OF everlasting life
and JOY in the Fathers home.
Grant at this blessed Easter
tide that all darkened and
troubled hearts may open to
the light OF the great Easter
truth and wake to uowness OF
life in Thee. Perfect in all
Thy children the inspiring
hope Of Thy risen life, that
they that are risen indeed with
Thee may seek steadfastly
those things which are above.
Continue in all hearts the
,, cheer and strength and courage
impaired by the Easter message
and bring all to saving &C
ceptance OF eternal life through
Christ our Lord.
The Delta independent., 1912-04-05

1t IS regretted by some people that
an observance such as the Easter
festival had its Inauguration in a cere-
mony that was an outgrowth of
pagan festival. But to the broad
minded the fact appears as an evil
dence of the lasting traits of man. re-
curing in different ages, and modified
to suit the conditions of the times.
The twentieth century celebration
is the modern evolution Of heather
ideals Influenced by those of the
Christian religion. From time i'm
memorial man has celebrated the
birth of spIing-the passing of the
gloomy days Of winter
Easter, through the happy initiative
Of the Emperor Constantine in the
fourth century, was celebrated not on
the day of the Jewish Passover, but
the Sunday after. The variation Of
the date depends upon the fact that
he vernal equinox, of the 21st day of
March, is the point from which the
first Sunday after the full moon Ia
reckoned.
The first observance of Easter dates
back as far as 68 A. d. From that
lime it has meant much to Christians
and in the joyous rebirth of Christ
there is a general heartfelt resolution
o emerge into the springlike fresh
ness of newer ideals and better things
The Delta independent., 1912-04-05

have always believed that one of tho
happy moments in Agnes life was
when jamie embraced her in her arms.
and literally smothered her in her
small bosom with all the warmth that
she could exude.
Hardly had the word been given
that all was ready for the egg hunt.
when l offered my arm to Grandpa,
who. with his eyes always turned in
my direction, from habit, nodded a
gracious acceptance as he suited &C.
tion to the word and hitched his arm
into mine. on we strobe. The whole
company, divided of in twos, threes
and tours. scampered over the ground.
examining every foot of soil to locate
the nests of colored eggs. chocolate
bunnies and other goodies which had
been secreted the day before by John
Choppe, who alone did not Join in the
search. One moon-faced. round. club
by broth of a boy, failing to extract
any information from John Choppe as
to the whereabouts OF some OF the
plants" was wandering Off by him
self. sulkingly. when there suddenly
was great rejoicing and shouting.
Far away-yonder by the sharp ell
bow in the stream where the enor-
nous chestnut tree branches hang
low-in that secluded spot. JAMIE car
rying a little tot in her arms and lead
ing caressingly my crippled friend.
Agnes was seen. holding high over her
head what looked as a particularly
rich find. It was large rooster in
chocolate. Immediately from every
part OF the field came groups OF anN-
ious eyes who wanted to examine tho
find at close range. There was great
glee.
After all the eggs that had been
hidden by John Choppe had been I'M
covered, and there had been a gen
erous distribution OF the plumber. tho
company started to retrace its steps
through the blossoming plum trees
and peach trees. along an alley where
the foliage in its symphony OF green
adorned the group of merry Easter
children. It was here that Grandpa
Justins drew us all nearer to him.
He stood up in the center. all alone.
and asked us TO surround him. and
be seated on the soft turf. His voice
was like song in a minor key.
L nave long yearneO IOr tnls Op-
portunity to say a word to you. and
this occasion is most favorable to
thought and meditation" He was not
preachy. He spoke In that gentle
tone for which he was known all his
life. Il want TO converse with my
self and with you" he continued. and
make 1t possible for us to live closer
to the inner life. I want 10 be more
conscious that I am worshiping right.
that I am using the God-given grace
for silencing suffering and sorrow.
and strengthening the weak and tho
meek" His state OF soul was OF that
delicate softness.
As It is difficult TO be happy and be
away from divine influence, is II not
best to creep up as close TO the foun-
tain head OF the precious love OF the
Master and Savior OF Mani II was
this thought that have carried with
me since that sermon OF Grandpa JUS
tins on that memorable Easter morn,
The Delta independent., 1912-04-05
Origin Of
Easter

He lily is. in the great ma
lions of the world. being
considered as important
nowadays, on account of it's
symbolism. as the holly or
the evergreen. Indeed,
there seems to be little diff
ference between the i'm
portance accorded to Christ
mas and that given to Eas-
ter. Each stands in its SYM
bolism for a deep religious
event, and each in its place
holds a significance not to
be filled by the other.
The Delta independent., 1912-04-05
EaSter IN
jerusalem

TIER the wonderful mid.
night mass on the eve OF
Easter, when at IL O'Clock
bells sounded within the
church. and. as each one OF
the thousands assembled
lighted his candle, the cry
went up. Christ is risen!"
came the Easter morning
ceremony in the court OF
the holy sepulcher.
All, how gentle. how ten.
der, how touching. how vi
tai it was, that simple
greeting of the wonderful
The Delta independent., 1912-04-05
heEaster
Festival
BY Lena M. Mecouley

HE world itself keeps Easter
Day." begins an old carol in
recognition that Easter Is a
festival of spring. While
the Christian faith accepts
it as a movable feast de-
pending on the time of the
Paschal moon, 1t Is always
within the period when ma.
ture Is awaking from win
ter to a renewal of life.
Each day the sun rises
earlier. its warmth drawing
the frost from the ground.
As II nv magic the dull
The Delta independent., 1912-04-05

Once More the Eastertlde.
Once more to life and love
The buds and leaves OF Spring
Come forth and hear above
The birds like angels sing.
Evening star., 1912-11-06
PLEA FOR MORE POLICE
BY PARK: VIEW CITIZENS
Nav Ask Cooperation OF
Other Associations in Pc
tition to Congress.

A citizens crusade in the interest OF
obtaining more adequate police protection
for the suburban sections Of Washington
NAV be launched within the next few
weeks.
Az a result Of the actiOn Of the PARK
View Citizens' Association in adopting
resolution petitioning Congress TO pro-
vide for an increase in the police force
Jobn G. McGrath president OF the as
sociation. is considering plans for get
ting all the civic bodies of the District
actively behind the project. In this, II IS
understood. he will have the Endorsement
and support Of the District authorities.
Provision for Small Increase.
The commissioners, in their estimates.
have provided for an increase OF hrteen
nr;vates in the police force. 1t is under-
stood that the additional officers, II OBJ
..ined will be assigned to the SUBURBAN
districts.
The action of the Park View Associa-
+,on relative to an increase in the police
force was pleasing 10 the District heads
who # is said, have indicated that they
u-ou,d like to see other associations take
similar action, believing that If the civic
bodies would inaugurate an active cam
r,aign in behalf of the proposal Congress
would provide the additional police pro-
lection desired.
One Of the suggestions being considered
is that each association make study of
the police protection in the territory rep
resented by It,
II this should be done. it is pointed out.
the associations would be able to show
whether the police protection has kept
pace with the growth Of the city, ana
could 60 to Congress fortified with data
with which to support their contentious.
Better School Facilities Provided.
Recently, the Park View Association,
In endeavoring to convince the Commits
sioners that a sixteen-room school build
ing rather than an eight-room building
was needed in that territory, conducted
a school census, which resulted in the
Commissioners providing In their esti-
mates for the larger structure. A similar
plan for showing the need OF increased
police protection will, in all probability.
be followed.
Congress, at the recent session, passed
a law providing that there should be no
further appointments to the police force
until the number Of privates had been
reduced to $40. The force. at present,
consists of 664 privates. The Commits
sioners will ask that the law in question
be revoked and that fifteen additional
privates be provided.
Evening star., 1912-11-06
P|ML|CO ENTRIES.

First race; selling; three-year-olds and
up; six furlongs-Chemulpo 116; Mileage.
1l5; 'Ivabel, lib; .Dipper. 1O6: 'Isidora,'
10; Yellow Eyes. Ill; "Sylvestris III:
Dan de Doyles, 116: Rose Queen, fiS:
HOFFMAN, III: Ben Loyal. 113.
Second race; two-year-olds; six fur
longs-Tarts. 107; Monmouth. 81; Abdon.'
%; Hobnob. 10; Virile. 10; Ruskin, IOs /:
FLYING Fairy, 107; Phyllis Antoinette. I07.
Third race, handicap for all ages; seven
furlongs-Star Jasemine. 1O2; Lochiei.
10; Flying Yankee, 102: Springboard. 81:
Guy Fisher. H.: DR.. Duenner. 100: Super
stituuon. los: Sebago. los; Acton 100:
Republican, los; Lahore, lis; Cliff Edge.
1O7
Fourth race: selling: steeplechase: four
year-oldS and upward two and a quar-
ter miles-Topright. 145; Gun Cotton. l4s.
Gallin, 40: Bello. 145: Young Morpheus.
HI; Dissenter. 13T: Juverance, 15i; The
Prophet, 143. :.
Firth race; selling: two-year-old fillies:
seven furlongs-Brinary. 10,; MARY Ann
X, 80; Cordie F., 10i: Continental ffn :.
Lawsuit, 1O5; Star Actress, 1O4; Fhst
Tromp. 107.
and up; one and one
eighth miles-Oakhurst, los: Jacquelina.
ITO: Manasseh. 80: FL Oro 1l5; Fred
Mulholland, 10; Wolferton. 10: Charies
+. Grainer, lib; Taboo. 9S; Annie Sellers
81; Chester Krum, H.
sApprentice allowance claimed.
Weather cloudy track fast.
Evening star., 1912-11-06
ARNICA SCENTS COURTROOM
Many Participants Of Election Night
Fights Are Arraigned.

The odor of arnica and the sight of
many bandages were the distinguishing
features Of the Police Court lineup today.
Election excitement in every section OF
the city eliminated in large delegation
in court this morning.
Weird tales were related by some of the
policemen who arrested the revelers Po-
liceman N. w. Staples, who arrested
Ellen O'Donnell in Goat alley at an early
hour this morning. said Ellen apparently
was disgusted with the trend Of the bull
letins early in the evening and tried TO
drown her sorrow in gin. Later when
she learned of the sweeping victory of
the democrats. she threatened to kill her.
self. according to Policeman Staples.
When he arrested her she was trying to
open a box of rough on rats, it is said.
Mr.. Whitaker, superintendent of the
workhouse. will welcome large delega-
ton when the special train arrives at
Occoquan this evening. Ellen will be on
the train. Judge Pugh having invited
her to spend fortnight along the Po-
tomac.
Evening star., 1912-11-06
BULL MOOSE DISMANTLED
BY FEDERAL AUTHORITIES
But This Particular One Happens to
Be in the Collection at the
National Museum.

irrespective of what happened through
out the country yesterday, the federal
authorities. probably with the connivance
and appreciation of the administration.
nave unquestiOnably sat on the bull
moose They have disjointed and dis
organized him and his whole family and
plotted him out from the public gaze, for
time at any rate
Ihe people who were at the bottom Of
this eclipse were the National Museum
authorities. At the very time the pro-
gresslves were cayorting around the polls
the workmen of the Smithsonian We're
dismantling the bull moose group that for
years has been feature of the mammal
collection in the old National Museum
building.
Robbed of the big glass case that shell
tered him, the big bull moose and the five
or six members of his family that have
browsed in the Mammal Hall since the
days when w. T. Hornaday was the
chief taxidermist of the museum. were
carted over through the chill November
air and relegated to the limbo of un-
mounted specimens on the upper floor of
the new museum building
1t was explained that there was really
no political significance attached to this
act, but .he date was sinister coinci-
dence. 1t is promised that the bull
moose and his family are going to be
busted off and reunited as soon as the
case can be put together again, but
whether the reunion will take place before
1916 cannot be officially stated.
Evening star., 1912-11-06
TO ENTERTAIN WILSON.
Gov. Mann Will Take Him to Oyster
Roast in Virginia.

NORFOLK. Va. November 6-Gov
Woodrow Wilson, President to be, will be
entertained in Norfolk December 4 to-
gether with Mrs. Wilson and his three
daughters. The President to be will at
tend at Richmond, Va, for two days the
conference of governors of states to be
held there, and it has been decided that
all governors in attendance upon the
Richmond conference will come to Nor
folk December 4, incident to the simulta-
neous meeting here Of the National Guard
convention
The President-elect and his family will
be the guests of Gov. and Mrs Mann of
Virginia at the executive mansion while
in Richmond. Gov. and Mrs. Mann will
accompany them to Norfolk. On the oc-
casion of his visit here the President
elect will attend with other governors an
oyster roast and shore dinner at Cape
Henry similar to the function attended by
President Taft incident to the Atlantic
deeper waterways convention several
years ago.
Evening star., 1912-11-06
W. G. COUNSELMAN DEAD.
Resident of Bethesda III Only Two
Days of Pneumonia.
Specla. Corresrondence of Ihe Star


ROCKVILLE. Md, November G, 1912
William G. Counselman of the lower
section of the county died early yesterday
morning at his home at Bethesda. He
was seventy-four years old. He had been
i'll but two days, his death being due to
pneumonia. Surviving him are his wife
who was before her marriage Miss Of
futt of this county; five sons and FIVE
daughters The funeral will take place at
10 O'Clock tomorrow morning. from the
family residence Burial to be in Rock
vile cemetery.
Mr.. Counselman was lifelong resident
Of this county. For many years he was
successfully engaged in farming in
Potomac district, retiring about ten
years ago, when he removed to Bethesda.
Mrs. Nora Eaglin, wife of Maurice
Eaglin. died at her home near Potomac.
Her funeral took place yesterday after
noon from St. Gabriel's Catholic Church.
near Potomac, the pastor, Rev. John T.
Coolahan, officiating. Burial was in ST.
Gabriel'S cemetery.
Evening star., 1912-11-06
WILL PLAY OLYMPIAS.
Vigilants Booked to Meet Olympia
Club Of Wilmington.

The manager Of the Vigilants has sue
ceeded in booking about the strongest in
dependent eleven in the Olympia Athletic
Club of Wilmington. Del. that ever
played in this city. 1t is composed of
former players Of Villanova. Penn State.
Michigan and other colleges. and should
prove one of the hardest battles the To-
cal squad has been called upon to face.
The Olympias come here with a record
of thirty-one victories and one defeat,
and that at the hands of Villanova Col
Iege. This alone should warrant a good
game The regular game will be preceded
by a preliminary contest between the Ma
tional Athletic Club and another light
eleven at l: 80 sharp.
Evening star., 1912-11-06
MARYLAND BY BIG VOTE|
Wilson Tops His Nearest 0p-
ponent, Roosevelt, by
1926.

BALTIMORE, November 6. = Nearly
complete returns from yesterdays cleo
ton in Maryland give Wilson a majority
or 4I,23o over Roosevelt, the vote stand
ing: Wilson, 1912; Roosevelt, 80, 497;
Taft. 45,511.
Flgures on the socialist and prohibition
vote outside of Baltimore were not avail
able this morning. In this city Eugene
" Debs. the socialist nominee for Presi-
dent, received 1.75S votes. as against
l.4l3 four years ago. Eugene w. Chain
prohibitioD polled 40 votes in the city.
Chain received / 1.OS2 votes in Baltimore
For the first time in many years Mary
solidly democratic through the defeat Of
ihomas Parran of the fifth district. the
single republican representative from this
Evening star., 1912-11-06
TAFT FORSAKEN BY OHIO
Wilson Easy Victor, While the
Democrats Get All
State Offices.

All of Ohio's twenty-four electoral
votes, all Of the important state offices
and all but two or three of its repre-
sentative in Congress went into the demo-
cratic column in yesterdays election.
Returns from 2,5SS precincts of the
5,211 in the state give Taft. 49,, 1S1; Will
son, 195, $685. Roosevelt, 1OO,3S5.
Brown. for governor, has 122,O31 votes.
Cox 1877, $780, Garford sS.791 in 2,3S7 pre-
cincts. The returns have indicated no
changes in the early reports Of demo-
cratic congressional victories.
President Taft carried this, his home
city. by a safe majority. Nicholas Long
worth was reelected by small major
ity.
The democrats will control both houses
in the state legislature.
Evening star., 1912-11-06
VICTORY FOR SUFFRAC|STS
Four States Believed to Have
Given the Ballot to
Women.

woman suffrage is likely to become
part OF the organic law of four more
states as one result of the presidential
election If present indications hold good
when all the returns are in
Michigan, Kansas, Oregon and Arizona
have voted favorably on such an amend
ment, though in Oregon the vote is in
doubt. Wisconsin defeated it decisively.
Suffragists eXerted themselves to have
the question submitted to the voters in
as many states as possible. Substantial
majorities for the amendment were re-
turned in Arizona and Kansas. In Michi-
gan indications are that the amendment
Will be adopted by a small majority.
Evening star., 1912-11-06
HANNA ELECTED GOVERNOR.
Balance Of North Dakota Carries by
Normal Republican Majorities.

GRAND FORKS, N. D.. November g.
Representative L. B. Hanna, republican,
has been elected governor of North Da-
kota. The balance Of the state has been
carried by normal republican majorities.
With few additional returns at noon in
dications are that Wilson'S majority may
run slightly over 10000, with Roosevelt
slightly leading Taft, and that Hanna
will be able to win from Hellstrom by
q small majority, the Missouri slope re-
porting that the vote cast there for the
former representative is heavy.
Evening star., 1912-11-06
NEBRASKA IS DEMOCRATIC.
Wilson Victory Conceded and More
head Nav Be Elected Governor.

OMAHA, Neb. November 6-The Omaha
Bee, republican, comedies that Wilson's
plurality in the state will be 10000,
Roosevelt is running second.
Democratic managers claim the election
of Morehead for governor by 10000 Ex-
cept in the first and third districts, where
democrats were reelected, the repre-
sentatives are in doubt.
Evening star., 1912-11-06
AGED SO, WALK TO POLLS.
Twin Brothers Vote Prohibition
Ticket in New York.

NEW YORK, November 6-"Want a
ride, boys?" a man in an automobile
asked William and Samuel Muncy yes
terday, as he drew up near the Muncy
home. two miles from Babylon. L. l.
'Nope. We are in a hurry today
laughed one Of the twins
So the two trudged into Babylon,
where they cast their vote for the pro-
hibition ticket. The brothers are
ninety-three years old.
They walked the two miles back, after
casting their ballots.
The twins have been voting the cold
water" ticket for many years.
Evening star., 1912-11-06
LISTER WINS IN WASHINGTON
All Progressive Candidates, Except
for Governor. Elected.

SEATTLE, Wash, November 6.-Roose-
velt's plurality over Wilson in Washing
ton is estimated at nearly 10000. Ernest
Lister (dem.) appears to have been elect
ed governor over Marion E. Hay (rep.).
who now occupies the office.
1t is believed that all the progressive
state candidates except Robert T. Hodge,
for governor, were elected.
Four hundred and twenty-three pre-
cincts out of 1908 in the state of Wash
ington give Roosevelt, "a, 11S; Wilson, 49,
315; Taft, 14,7O4.
Evening star., 1912-11-06
SOUTH DAKOTA RETURNS SLOW.
Byrne. for Governor, and Burke,
Martin and Dillon Appear Victors.

SIOUX FALLS, S. D., November e.
South Dakota returns are slow this
morning Half the precincts in the state
give Roosevelt a lead. and it is estimated
he will carry the state by 5000.
Representatives Burke and Martin. re-
publicans. and c. H. Dillon, progressive,
appear to have won. Byrne. republican.
seems to have defeated Johnson, demo-
crat, for governor.
Evening star., 1912-11-06
Democrats Sweep North Carolina.

CHARLOTTE. N. c.. November O.
North Carolina gave a majority of
more than $4,000 10 Wilson and Mar
shall. Locke Craig, democrat, was
elected governor by a majority of ap-
proximately $4,000 over his republican
and progressive opponents. All demo-
cratic representatives were elected.
Evening star., 1912-11-06
ROUTINE WORK |
Col. Roosevelt at His Desk un-
disturbed by the EIec-
ton Results.

OYSTER BAY, n. Y. November g.
There was no interruption in the rou-
tine at Sycamore Hill on account of
the outcome of yesterdays election.
Col. Roosevelt was back at his desk
today as though nothing out of the
ordinary had happened. He was up at
o'clock and as soon as he had had
breakfast he sent for his secretary
and picked up his work where he had
dropped 1t the previous afternoon.
Has Nothing to Say.
There isn't a word that l can say
just now said the colonel this after
noon. II may have something to say
tonight
Several hundred kilograms from all
parts Of the country reached Col. Roose-
welt this morning. and a pile of letters
covered the top Of his desk. Col Roose-
welt probably will meet some OF the pro-
gressive leaders within the next few
days, although he has made no definite
plans. He expects to drop politics, as
far as possible, for the time. leaving the
detailed work to his leutenants.
Evening star., 1912-11-06
Husband Sues for Absolute Divorce

Alleging misconduct and naming a CO.
respondent Richard Johnson has filed suit
for an absolute divorce from Bertha john
son. They were married July To- 1902 and
have no children. Attorneys John r.
Shields and Robert w. Wells appear for
the husband.
Evening star., 1912-11-06
OREGON RETURNS CONFUSING.
Fate of Constitutional Amendment
for Woman Suffrage In Doubt.

PORTLAND. Ore, November 6.-The
fate Of the woman suffrage constitutional
amendment in Oregon still was in doubt
today.
Returns from one-tenth of the state are
confusing, and at suffrage headquarters
it was admitted the battle would not be
decided until the last vote is counted.
Evening star., 1912-11-06
Foot Crushed by Car.

George Robinson. a resident of Fair.
fax, Va, had his right foot crushed
when run over by an electric car this
morning at Fairfax, Va. He was brought
to this city and taken to Emergency hos
pital
Evening star., 1912-11-06
REPUBLICANS SWEEP UTAH.
Jacob Johnson, Candidate for Con.
gress, May Be Only Exception.

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, November 6.
With the possible exception Of Jacob
Johnson, candidate for Congress. the re-
publicans made clean sweep Of Utah.,
President Taft was given a majority d
about 1900. Gov. William Spry and Rep
resentative Joseph Howell were re-elect-
ed, as was the remainder Of the state
ticket
Evening star., 1912-11-06
South Carolina Gives so, 900.

COLUMBIA, S. G., November 6.-Wil-
sons majority in this state is estimated
at between $4,000 and &C. ZOO. while there
was practically no opposition to dem
ocratic nominees for state offices. The
democratic congressional delegation
was reelected.