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The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1912-12-20
Taking Time by the Forelock.

When the village decided that II
could afford to have its streets sprln.
kled old Fritz Pfankuchen was put III
charge of the wagon,
one day while on his rounds he stop
ped to gossip with 4 crony. And SUD
denly he looked up at the sky.
"Mein Gott,' was his exclamation as
he started his horses, lit is going to
rain!"
He turned in farewell and discovered
an amazed expression upon his TREND :
face.
II must hurry up" he called back
land water desc streets. Oderyise 1t ISIS
no uSe."-uarper's.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1912-12-20
A War Wound.

veterans n near veterans were
fighting all the old battles over again
on the street car.
We'll, boys said n of the party,
the war cost Inc just 5000 In cold
cash. l didn't want to go. so | Daid a
substitute the money to serve for me.
Do you know that fellow went all
through the war without getting a
scratch? | could have done the same
thing and saved my money. l tell you
war 1s a calamity."-Kansas City Jour-
nal.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1912-12-20
foxes Santa Sent on Hbead
Merry Christmas! Can You Beat It?

Merry Christmas! Can You Beat III
is Mr.. Smart given to drink" in
CURED the merchant.
NO. indeed" assured his partner.
He never touches a drop. What put
such a suspicion into your mind?"
He has been two hours late the last
three mornings and he looks as If he'd
been on a spree"
"Oh, that's all right" laughed the
partner. Smart gave his boy a drum
for Christmas"
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1912-12-20

two lamps, each the gift Of q king,
she'd a dim radiance over the scene.
The light of these lamps Is never al
lowed to go out, Near the foot Of the
fight of steps is a marble slab. In the
center Of which Is a large star, Of
brass, which marks the supposed spot
Of the Nativity. 1t bears this inscrip-
ton: His De Nirgine Maria Jesus
ChriStus Natus Est"
On the altar in this chapel above the
manger they now, with much devotion,
lay the little silver Manager with the
a image of the infant. Here II re-
mains during the week of Christmas.
shielded from i]rreverent hands by an
interlaced screen. The long process
sion slowly proceeds from chapel to
chapel, amid the continued singing Of
the priests. This service continues for
the greater part Of the night without
much variation.
On Christmas day the regular Ro-
man Catholic service will be held In
the same church, and the remainder of
the day will be spent In merrymaking.
FESTIVE SIDE OF THE DAY
During the evening friends will visit
each other and exchange courtesieS.
The spirit Of peace and JOY will brood
over the old town, anC when the cere-
monies end the Christians Of Belh!e-
hem may say to themselves, Verify,
for us, as for SO many generations of
our ancestors. this has been a happy
season.
During the visiting period an abun-
dance Of coffee, sweetmeats and to
bacco will be consumed, ana many
young men and maids who became
betrothed before the fast will be join
ed In the bonds Of matrimony. Gym
balls are ~fayorite instruments in the
east, and their music is never louder
than during Christmas week In Beth.
lehem.
With such music the pilgrims are
welcomed, and the same music IS
heard continually as long as the cere-
monies last.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1912-12-20
PaIzer's Opportunity.

This winter will see many battles be-
tween big fellows known as white
hopes and perhaps by spring one OF
the heayies will have outdistanced his
fellows and be worthy Of a champion
ship match.
Al palZer. who heads the band IL
present, Is back In training, and his
manager plans to advance his standard
with a rush as soon as he has had a
chance to get his hand In again with q
few easy matches.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1912-12-20

are places filled with wonders about
we were able to comprehend their sig
~niicance.
The manger in which the Christ
Child lay - the objective point Of all
who visit Bethlehem at Christmas
time. To reach this you pass through
narrow and sometimes crowded streets,
where are to be seen numberless little
bazaars where are sold souvenirs
manufactured from the basaltic rock
Of the Dead sea and from mother-of-
pearl. Many Of these articles are pur-
chased by pilgrims, who take them to
the priests to have them blessed.
A center Of interest to all, whether
reyerent worshiper or curious traveller,
is the Church of the Nativity. for In
the crypt of this quaint old structure
is a spot that is pointed out as the
authenticated birthplace Of our Lord.
This massive structure has been built
over the peasants home. The in
habitants of Bethlehem are nearly all
Christians of the Latin or Greek
churches. The Church of the Nativity
is used equally by the Latin and Ar
menians on Christmas eve. while the
Greeks hold their services ten days
later.
The entrance into the church is
through a small door in n high stone
wall. and all those entering have to
stoop to go in. 1t is said that this was
purposely built low SO as TO oblige Wis
itors on entering the sacred building
to bow to the crucifx opposite the
door.
This spot in the days when Christ
was born was probably a mere cave
in the limestone rock. There are many
such caves in the billy country of Pal
estine. and some are still used as sta
bles around Bethlehem.
SIGNS OF ANCIENT SPLENDoR
Having entered the building. you find
Yourself in the splendid basilica which
st. Helena erected in 327 A. p. 1t is
the oldest monument of Christian ar
chitecture in the world. The shafts of
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1912-12-20
Sights and Ceremonies Wit
messed by Pilgrims Who In
Large Numbers Journey to the
Birthplace of the Christ Child
Every Christmas.

~ EFT us go ven unto Bethlehem
and see the thing which Is
come to pass, which the Lord
has made known unto u.s.,
were the words Of the shepherds on
the first Christmas morn.
From that day. when these believers
turned their expectant faces toward
the city Of David. pilgrims have yearly
made it the scene OF their worship
Thousands of persons Of many beliefs
visit Bethlehem at Christmas time to
look upon the scenes and places SO
closely connected with the Redeemer's
birth and life. They come from the
ends Of the earth and from all coun-
tries to breathe a prayer of praise and
supplication at the holy shrine Of the
manger OF tie Lord.
Among the hills Of Judea a few miles
outside Of Bethlehem are the green
fields In which the patient shepherds
watched their flocks by night and
from which they %journeyed to the
humble cradle Of the infant Jesus.
THE ROAD TO BETHLEHEM
The little ity Of Bethlehem lies
about five miles due south from Jerusa-
lem. A god carriage road leads to the
city, but the majority Of the pilgrims
who visit Bethlehem either walk or
ride on horseback, going along at a
leisurely gate, bringing to mind Incl
dents In the life Of Christ when he
walked over the same roadway as
they are traversing. To the side OF
the roadway Is the we'll of the Magi,
where the wise men are said to have
drunk anc to have got a fresh
glimpse of the star of Bethlehem.
Not much farther Is the tomb Of the
beautiful and sweet Rachel, whose life
went out when Benjamin was born.
and yonder Is the well for whose crys-
said, "Oh, that n would give me
drink Of the water Of the well Of
Bethlehem, which is by the gate"
And Immediately three OF David's most
valiant warriors 'broke through the
host Of the Phtlistines," secured the
coveted prize and carried 1t to their
king. From this well a magnificent
VASW "a In lily a. ON optdliCu.
Like most Of the oriental cities,
Bethlehem Is situated on a hill. It sets
like a glistening crown upon the brow
of n of the low Judean mountains.
The fertile hillsides are terraced into
marvellous gardens and orchards which
bloom luxuriantly in the balmy eli
mate. The fig and the olive are care
fully GUILTY. ted, and the many grain
1elds produce an abundant harvest.
From the position by the well the city
looks like a mass of angular archi-
lecture. The roofs of the houses are
mostly fat; the streets are narrow and
winding and sometimes run like tun-
nels through the houses. No trees or
shrubs ornament the streets. but the
gardens are rich with bloom and fra
grant with delicate perfumed vegeta-
don.
All around the entrances to the city
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1912-12-20
Smoothing tho Way,

$50 you want to interest yourself In
politics?'
well" replied the energetic woman,
Il kind o thought maybe that If |
could tend to the politics for the fam
lily, John would find time to stay home
and put up some shelves in the pan
try.'-Washington Star.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1912-12-20

HIS STAR.
A CHRISTMAS POEM.

INNS v So jim
Suppose when the waiting shepherds
5 Had risen at angel song
! You had been one among them.
I Had you found the journey long7
|! The way that led to the manger,
The path to the Christ Child's
feet,
If you had been q shepherd,
! Had you found the summons
sweet?
Suppose when the Magi travelled
! you, too. had been then a king.
( Had you FASTENED as they, l Won
der,
Your Offering rare to bring?
To worship the great fulfillment
! OF prophecies Oft retold
( Would you have given gladly.
Sparing not time nor gold2
4 Their let your own heart answer
! Whether he lives again,
! Lives In a guise SO humble
AS to be scorned OF men.
Is there a duty near you.
Is there a need afar,
Let 1t not walt you vainly.
Follow. as then, his star.
Worcester (Mass.) Post.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1912-12-20
Wavering Faith.

JOHNNY believe in Santa Claus,
don't you?
Bobby-Naw!
Johnny-Don't you expect any pres
ents?
Bobby-Sure, but I'm afraid he'll
take all the money what l saved In
my bank.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1912-12-20
There Was a Squan.

Miss Yellowleaf-Yes, urs Is a very
old family. You know, we came over
in the Maylower.
Miss Causttque-Indeed! And did
you-er-have a pleasant voyage?
Sioux City Journal.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1912-12-20
Kind Old M n.

Ascum-What did tnat rich old uncle
Of yours give you for Christmas?
Something useful, I'll bet.
Hauskeep-Yes, q little device for
saving coal bills.
Ascum-Ah, an arrangement to at
tach to the heater?
Housekeeping, to keep on my desk.
It's q bill file.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1912-12-20
Indoor A. A. u. CHAMPIONSHIPS.

The national indoor championships
of the Amateur Athletic union will be
held In Madison Square Garden, New
York, March 6. One night will be con
sumed to decide the titles. Heretofore
two nights were necessary. The Junior
championships have been eliminated
for this meet.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1912-12-20
So She Isn't kickinu,

Florence-What do you think? Hor-
ace never once kissed me under the
mistletoe! Dolly-Wasn't that Il
shame. Florence-Hardly. You see,
he kissed me beneath my nose.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1912-12-20
Didn't Kick Him In the Mouth.

Daughter-Father, you shouldn't have
kicked George last night. You broke
the poor fellows heart.
Father-I didn't come anywhere near
his heart.-NeW York Sun.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1912-12-20
Should Worry.

Christmas is coming
And Santa Claus. too.
And, being dead broke.
Lord, what shall | do?
The children will cry;
Their mother will pout-
I'll have to go try
Put my watch up the spout.
Florida Times Union.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1912-12-20
A Safe and Sane Christmaa.

II want to buy a necktie suitable for
my husband"
Sorry, madam, but we are not per-
mitted to sell neckties to women who
are unaccompanied by men."-Puck.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1912-12-20
Well, He Let OFF Some Steam.

Mrs. CraWford-The ianitor GOT angry
when | told him the apartment was
cold. Crawford-I hope he was angry
enough to nsWer with some heat
Judge.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1912-12-20
Cbrlstmas In Bethlehem

the forty columns which support its
fine architecture and decaying roof are
each of a single piece of marble more
than two feet In diameter and sixteen
feet In height and are surrounded by
deliberately carved capitals. The up
per parts Of the columns are frescoed
Greek n Byzantine figures Of saints
II martyrs The columns are believ-
ed TO have been taken from the temple
at Jerusalem. These and the faded
mosaics on the wall and the roof, made
Of cedar wood from Lebanon, reveal
the ancient splendor of the church.
one walks reverently through the old
building into the adjoining me which
is the one now in use.
The nave of the church Is crowded
on Christmas eve with men, women
II children, all seated on the marble
floor. 1t is with a good deal OF diff
Guilty that you can make your way to
the chairs, which are reserved for
English. American. German or other
prominent visitors. Fortunately they
are right in front. so that you are able
to see the whole of the in
the chancel. which Is filled with richly
attired bishops and archbishops In
glittering robes Of handsome cloth and
satin, brilliantly embroidered with gold
and silver. This Is the Latin
The choir Is composed of monks and
priests, whose rich, melodious, well
trained voices make the music as
grand as Is usual in the Latin church.
From time to time during the singing
~ or other of the heavily clad bishops
passes out with much ceremony to re-
turn later in a new and still more COR
geous robe.
IMPRESSIVE SCENE
AT midnight comes the most interest
ing part Of the service The music
ceases for a few moments while the
bells are pealing. Then it is resumed
in a grander strain than ever. The
great organ rolls in glorious accompani-
ment to the joyful Gloria In Excel
Sis which thrills the hearts of the lis
teners. A curtain Is suddenly drawn
aside, and, behold, above the chancel
appears to the wondering gaze of the
worshipers n cradle In which Is an
image of the babe. The cradle Is
lowered with grear pomp and rever-
ence and Is Their borne at the head OF
the procession to the chapel of the
manager
This procession Is composed of all
the bishops and archbishops, in their
ecclesiastical robes: the consuls from
Jerusalem. In their official costumes, ac-
companied by glittering %canyases, ear
rying gilded slaves; then long rows
of priests in their order. two by two.
and lastly all the members of the con-
gregation who can still crowd in after
them. Each one in the procession
carries a long wax taper alight, and
as they move slowly along the priests
chant in deep, low tones.
Lighted tapers are offered to all the
visitors, and they, too. stand up and fol-
low the procession down to the grotto
of the Nativity. This is. now a small
chapel of from thirty to forty feet in
length and about one-third as wide
1t is lined and fioored in marble. Over
the M is an altar, decorated with
gold and silver ornaments. where in
cense burns continually.
The walls ar covered with silk
tapestries and gilded saints, Thirty
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1912-12-20
Poor Fellow!

Howard-Hasn't Bachelor waited
rather long before choosing a wife2
Coward-Bless you, 10. He's only had
a marrying income since he was sixty.
Life.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1912-12-20
THOROUGHBRED Racine

a revival Of thoroughbred racing in
It's connection with hunt club contests
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1912-12-20
SIGNS OF ANCIENT sPLENpoR

Having entered the building. you find
Yourself in the splendid basil.ica which
st. Helena erected in 327 A. ID. 1t is
the oldest monument of Christian ar
chitecture in the world. The shafts of
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1912-06-07
WILBUR WRIGHT DIES
OF TYPHOID FEVER
Famous Aviator Passes Away
at Dayton, Ohio.
Wright Was Interested in AVia-
ton, and Success Was
His Reward.

At Dayton, o., Thursday, following
sinking spell that developed soon af
ter midnight, Wilbur Wright, the not
ell aviator, died of typhoid fever at
3:15 a. m.
When the famous patient succumb-
ed to the burning fever that had been
racking his body for days and nights,
he was surrounded by the members
of his family, which include the aged
father, Bishop Milton Wright; Miss
Catherine Wright, Orville, the coin
yentor of the acceptance; Reuchlin
and Lorin Wright.
Despite the remarkable place Will
bur Wright won in history, little has
ever been published about his or his
brothers private life.
His interest in aviation dated from
early childhood. In 1873 Wilbur's ia
Their took a toy home to him and his
brother Orville. He held it in his
hand for a while until their curiosity
was whetted and then he turned it
loose. Instead of dropping to the floor
it scared into the air and clear across
the room.
ct was a helicopter," said Wilbur,
telling of his first experience with fly
ing. ct was a miniature airship Of
bamboo and cork covered with paper,
but it made a permanent impression
on our minds"
The Wrights had no intention of
making money. They had little money
to spend in experimenting, yet, they
solved the great problem of flying.
The world did not know of their sue
cess until December, 1903 when, with
the first power-driven heavier-than-air
machine ready, they invited life-sav-
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1912-06-07
SPORTING AFFAIRS.

NEW YORk-Tim Hurst, the vet
eran umpire and boxing referee, who
recently suffered relapse from an
attack of pneumonia, is reported as
sinking rapidly and all hope is lost.
Hurst long has been prominently
identified with athletics. He first be-
came prominent as an umpire in Re
National league, and later cast his lot
with the American league
BALTIMORE, MD.-Gus Schoenlien
(Americus), champion light heavy
weight wrestler, announces tfat Frank
Gotch has signed a contract to wrestle
with him for the championship on
June IA, in this city.
INDIANAPOLIS, IND.-Jack Dillon
of Indianapolis strengthened his claim
to the middle-weight title by knocking
out Hugo Kelly of Chicago in the third
round of their scheduled ten-round 60
in this city.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1912-06-07
Small Men In History.

Stephen A. Douglas was known as
''the Little Giant" Among other small
statured men who have made history
was Theirs of France, less than five
feet high, who formed striking con-
trast to the gigantic Bismarck when
during the Franco Prussian war they
met in conference at the Chateau de
Ferrieres. Louis Blanc was even
shorter than Theirs. Windthorst, the
leader of the Catholic center and for
many years Bismarck's most formida-
BILE opponent in the German reichs-
tag, was almost a dwarf and nearly
two feet shorter than the iron chan
cellor.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1912-06-07
How to Tell Ace of Fishes,

The ages Of fishes can be told by
their otoliths. Otoliths are little bony
concretions found in the auditory ap-
paratus which assist in the auditory
work. The otoliths grow every year,
forming one ring in summer and one
ring in winter. The ring formed in
spring and summer is light, the ring
formed in autumn and winter is dark.
The rings are very distinct and the
fish has a para, light one and dark
one for every year it has lived.-Har-
per's Weekly:
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1912-06-07
Ends Hunt For Rich Girl

Often the hunt for rich wife ends
when the man meets woman that uses
Electric Bitters. Her strong nerves tell
in bright brain and even temper. Her
peach-bloom complexion and ruby lips
result from her pure blood; her bright
eyes from restful sleep; her elastic step
from firm, free muscles, all telling of
the health and strength Electric Bitters
give woman, and the freedom from
Indigestion, headache, backache, faint
ing and dizzy spells they promote. Every
where they are woman s favorite rene
dy. If weak or ailing try them. SOC at
w. G. Atwell's.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1912-06-07
Price of Health.

To judge by letters received from
correspondents, the average person
does not really want to be cured. lie
only wants relief, which is quite diff
ferent thing. Or, at least. If he does
want to be cured, he is seldom willing
to pay the price-not in money, that
is trifling, but the price in patience
and perseverance and self-control.-
Los Angeles Times.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1912-06-07

ers to the shore of the Atlantic ocean
in North Carolina to see them fly.
They never had been in the air in the
machine, but were certain that they
had worked out every detail so care
fully that it certainly must fly.
The machine flew and the Wrights
were discovered" and became nation
al heroes. These two men had solved
the problem of centuries. Through
their own mental balance they had fig
ured out way to maintain equilibrium
in the air for an indefinite time.
Wilbur Wright was perhaps the
worlds greatest flyer. Cool, possess ed
of remarkable endurance, he shatter-
ed records right and, left.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1912-06-07
wond~.rur "snow ROVER"

The snow flower" so named be.
cause it blooms only in the depth OF
icy winters, is to be found growing
on Siberian soil. When it opens, it is
star-shaped, it's petals of the same
length as the leaves, and half an inch
in with. A Russian nobleman took a
number of the seeds to st. Petersburg.
They were placed in a pot of snow
and frozen earth. On the coolest day
of the following January the miracu-
lous flower burst through its icy COW
ering, and displayed its beauties to
the wondering spectators.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1912-06-07
Man Coughs and Breaks Ribs

After frightful coughing spell a
man in Neenah, Wis, felt terrible pains
in his side and his doctor found two ribs
had been broken. What agony DR..
Kings New Discovery would have saw
ed him. A few teaspoonsful ends late
cough, while persistent use routs obsti-
nate coughs, expels stubborn colds or
heals weak, sore lungs. II feel sure it
is a God-send to humanity" writes
Mrs. Effiie Morton, Columbia, Mo-,
''for | believe I would have consump-
ton today if / had not used this great
remedy" It's guaranteed to satisfy,
and you can get free trial bottle or
5O-cent or 81. 90 bottle at w. G.Atwell's
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1912-06-07
CRIMES AND CASUALTIES.

GARY, IND. - Victor S. Lovin-
ski, an eighteen-year-old boy, employ
ed in the electrical department of the
Illinois Steel company, was electro
cuted while operating crane in the
rail mill Seavel Spainslaw, twenty
three years old, was killed at the To-
cal plant of the American Bridge COM
pany, by being crushed under a piece
of structural steel.
MILAN, MICH.-As they were on
their way to the cemetery, Mrs. Chas.
Millage, her daughter, Alta, aged fiji
teen, and a one-year-old baby. were
hurled from a carriage when a fast
east-bound Wabash train struck the
buggy, the little girl being killed and
the mother seriously injured, while
the baby escaped injury.
KEOKUk, IOWA-T. J. Hickey,
one of the three city commissioners,
and prominent Democratic politician
probably fatally wounded by William
Dunn. Two of four bullets fired en-
tered his body. Dunn wounded him
self in the knee.
CHICAGO-Because of his being
repulsed in his attentions to his sew
enteen-year-old niece, Mary Baleskow-
ich, Joseph Hartzog, strike breaker
in the Illinois Central shops, shot and
seriosly wounded the girl and then
killed himself
MARION, IND.-Little Grace McEl-
haney, six years old, the daughter of
Mrs. Leona Jameson, died of burns
received when her dress caught fire
from matches. She was badly burn
ed about the body.
WASHINGTON, IND.-Mrs. Mary
Taylor, who was fifty years old, swal-
lowed carbolic acid and died. She
was respondent because of illness and
financial difficulties.
CHAMPAIGN, ILL. - Edwin w.
Ferguson, graduate of the Univer-
sity Of Illinois, and formerly an in
structor in civil engineering, was
electrocuted when he came in contact
with a live wire.
HALIFAX, NJ. S.-Four Of the mem
bers of the crew Of the fishing schoon-
er Eva and Mildred, who strayed from
their vessel in a small boat off the
banks last Friday, have been given up
as dead.