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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-12-19

Sing.
spot I've brought back by magic to.
night from our YOUTH
Pm afraid I'll wake up and Sud
I'm dreaming"
Stuart gaZed with increasing astonish.
ment at the magniticently set able.
Winding in and out among the solid
silver candelabra a tiny stream OF
crystal water flowed among miniature
trees and flowers on it's banks. The
rarest coloring and weirdly fantastic
shapes.
The service was all made for this
occasion. silver, cut glass and china.
Each piece had stamped or etched on
it the coat of arms Of his native state,
with the motto. Peace and Plenty"
And you've done all this in six
weeks? It's Incredible"
1.-The world will say tomorrow morn.
ing that | have given this lavish en-.
t%ertainment for vulgar display. In q
sense it's true. | am trying to eclipse
in spIendor anything New York has
seen. But | count the fortune 1t cost
well spent to have seer the smile on
your face when you looked at that
painting of our old hills. | would have
given five times as much at any mo.
ment the past ten years to have known
that you didn't hate me-"
You know 1t now"
"Yes." she answered tenderly. You
have said SO with your lips before,
now you mea it. You are your old
handsome self tonight"
Apart from the charm of Mans pres
ence Stuart found the dinner itself a
stupid affair, so solemnly stupid it at
last became funny. In all the mag.
ni1cently dressed crowd he looked n
vain for a man or woman OF real IN.
tellectuaI distinction. he saw only
money. money, money!
In spite OF the low murmurs OF Mans
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-12-19
SCORES PERISH IN STORM
Eighty.two Portuguese Fishermen Are
Drowned.

Lisbon, Dec. mot less than eigh-
ty-two Portuguese fishermen lost their
lives during a storm this week on
the coast of Portugal.
The survivors suffered evere priva-
tons, being without food or water for
three days, while heavy and cold winds
prevailed. Four men became insane,
jumped overheard and were drowned.
Six bodies have been washed ashore
on the northern coast.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-12-19
DR.. Sun to Visit United States.

Seattle, Dec. S.-Instructions were
received from Washington by the u.s.
toms and immigration officers to pre-
pare for the arrival of Dr.. Sun Vat
Sen, ex-provisional president Of the
Chinese republic, who is expected
here soon.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-12-19
Overdue schooners Arrive.

Chicago, Dec. 10.-Three schooners,
two weeks overdue, have arrived here.
They were the Cora A., Butcher Boy
and Tyler. The vessels were covered
with ice, but in good condition, despite
their rough voyage from northern lake
ports with cargoes of lumber.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-12-19
RABBIT HUNTING is DEADLY
Nine Men Killed and Thirty-three
Wounded in Ohio.

Cleveland, Dec. 5.-The twenty-day
rabbit hunting eason in Ohio, which
began Nov. Is, has cost nine lives.
In addition thirty-three have been
wounded. A large proportion Of these
have lost al eye, IN arm, a hand or
q leg in the many accidents.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-12-19
CHAPTER XIV.
The Dance of Death.

FLUSH of excited pleasure
overspread Stuart's face as
\ he led his beautiful hostess to
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-12-19
PROTECTS NAVY ARTISANS
President Places 10000 Skilled Work.
ers on Civil Service Basis.

Washington, Dec. S.-More than 90
900 skilled workers in the navy yards
throughout the United States were
placed under the protection of civil
service by executive order Of Presi-
dent Taft. The presidents order was
issued with the approval of the civil
with an opinion by Attorney General
Wickersham.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-12-19
BATTENBERG is PROMOTED
Prince Louis First Sea Lord of British
Admiralty.

London, Dec. 7.-Prince Louis OF
Battenberg has been appointed first
sea lord of the admiralty in success
sion to Admiral Sir Francis c. B.
Bridgeman, retired.
Rear Admiral John R. Jellicoe, for
mer commander of the Atlantic fleet,
has been given the appointment OF
second sea lord, made vacant by the
promotion of Prince Louis of Batter
berg.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-12-26
Good F elbow Phil

hardly be seen. so many packages they
carried. and IL required Stiu another trip
to transport Pills purchases TO the taxi.
PM had gone about his shopping with
due Difference 10 his lack OF knowledge
about buying things ''for kids aud such ."
Of one OF the lady clerks at once To guide
MIN through what 90 him was a labyrinth
OF ais.eS and departments They put their
heads together as IL were, after Phil
had taken her into his confidence, and
she, luckily being very practical young
good, warm clothes and comfy things
generally, telling Phil that really the
toys could be bought very reasonable. but
would not do half the gotd these Things
TO Wear would DO" 10 which Phil dutifully
dSSented.
big store, happily ohliytous 10 the amused
smiles OF clerks and customers alike. and
II they took him for a kind and happy
dad he knew nothing OF it nor cared for
he was experiencing and enjoying the
buoyancy OF IL new kind OF happiness
the kind that prompted him 10 wonder
II, after all he wasn't missing a grand
something. somewhere, somehow.
The shopping over, his efficient and
Interested guide responded to his hand
shake Of thanlfulness TO find a gold piece
sticking 10 her palm and Phil was off to
the toy and candy store.
Know any good toy and candy stores
was about to step into the cub.
Sure" said jerry. Take YOU to the
best what is-always do. don't II" he
concluded with an injured air. but Phil
was inside BY this time trying 10 make
room for himself among his purchases
traffic to n toy store that had appealed
him strongly.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-12-26
At First Ignores.

One day Just a week before Christmas.
Phi read his morning paper with his
breakfast It was one OF those papers
that Is always doing things right-lSind
OF looking out Tor other people as well
as itself-and in this issue he found
an appeal from a Mr. Good Fellow for
aid in supplying Christmas cheer to the
very poor or the coming Christmas day.
He tossed the paper aside after read
ing the article, but next morning his
curiosity compelled hi;a 20 look again
and see hoN Mr.. Good Fellow was getting
along.
This time Air Good Fellow asked for
Christmas good things for seven little
children. growing M under the wing Of
their eighteen yGar-old sister, who would
al be without single Christmas goody
unless some Eood fellow needed the call
in their behalf
Gee thought PhN Eight of EN-.
Well ] guess dcy's got Eat chance of
hudip any gaSaho that's going to take
care o eight o en-
Eight og them And Phil remembered
that he mad been one OF eight himself
IN years gone by. and that he and six
other dlrty-faced lit;,c brothers and sis
tiers had been mothered by "A dear older
sister that worked her young life out
Tor them. and fought for them and prayed
for tAeE-"andi just did everythin for
us. too bN geei ne concluded aloud. But
though all OF his sisters and brothers
now lived In comfort. the dear, big sis
ter was sleeping the long sleep. and Phil
knew why 5hc had been cut down in
her youth. He knew what the toll and
privation she had endured for them had
COST her
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-12-26
Fondly Anticipates.

Arriving al tho hotel Jerry was hand
somely paid. regardless OF all Temcn-
STRANGE. and the bell boys hustled 10
serve their favoIite guest. The Christ
mas things were carried TO the eieya Tor.
and then 10 pills room, and at last.
after what seemed u him the most eS-
citing two hours he had ever put IN.
Phil was alone with his purchases
He looked about his room with great
sattsfaction-a satisfaction he never had
felt before. He was. for the moment
living again Ia his kidhood days and
felt for the little strangers, all OF the
enjoyment which was going 10 be theirs.
Gee! Phil whispered % himself
-Four more DAYS before I can take these
things out 20 EN-. and wfat IL some OF
EN- should die before they knew what
got for EN-. Wen. sister. hope gou
know I'm adoin this for your sake, but
I wish ! could know that YOU was en-
joyin' II With me. for God knows. I sure
do Ike this good fellow business"
Al last IL WAS the dsy before Christ
mas Phil WAS sure he need wait no
longer, though IL was but carly in the
forenoon. He had spent llttle time with
his associates during the past DAYS since
his shopping tour--he was too. fasci-
mated With the work In hand. so that
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-12-26
The Story of How a Rea.
Sport Found His First Real
Christmas Happiness.

No. it wasn't the night before Christ
mas but il was the day before. and
Phil McCurdy was playing Santa Claus
with taXicab.
Let me tell YOU the story.
Phil McCurdy was a real sport one
of those big hearted sports ] mean, not
a tinhoru. lie wore diamonds and good
clothes. ate the best meals 10 be had.
and lived in one OF the best hotels. His
claim 10 social distinction was nil. vet
he counted the male social element by
the score as his friends.
Phil mixes in all sports sporty with
signal success. Some say that he is
successful because he is square. BE
that as II may, he Is such a genuine fell
low that he is always able 10 get ground
floor information where the pinhead gets
n euess-and a poor one at that. All
these personal advantages keep Phil plen-
TRULY supplied with money and future,
For be II said. Phil is an investor, and
many corner los on the city map shows
up In his name
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-12-26
Prompt to Act.

And mere was his chance to pay a
tribute 20 her. Would he do II? We'll.
Just watch me- he declared, talking back
10 the newspaper and swallowing a lump
at the same ;ime, as he recalled again
her devotion.
"Taxicsb" Yes. sir" said the beIiboy
IN answer 10 hastv summons. and hur-
r!ed away "a send IN the call with Won
der ~ his heart Tor there We're tears
IN Phils ewes
Here's your car sir" said the bell
his way hastily 10 the curb.
Hello Phil. The greeting from the
driver was cordal-to that degree bred
or respect Tor square fellow How ao-
curate. too. is the estimate OF the taxi
cab driver
Good mornin, Jerry" Phil responded
II want you TO drive me 10 one OF the
swell stores, See. where I can get the
right kind OF togs FOR a young lady and
seven other kids. ages clear down 10 two
and half"
First speed. intermediate. then the
high. and the taxi was hunIming down
the main street TO the marts Of fashion
and elegance, pulling up In front OF a
handsome big dry goods store. where Phil
got out, telling jerry 20 wait for him.
new mood on the part OF his fare but
asking questions or venturlng side re-
marks WAS not 10 bc thought Of
Jerry concluded that Phil must be very
busy inside. but a. the minutes sped by
Jerry could see that coat FOR the old
woman looming up as a great possibility
Minutes meant 30 much per 10 Jerry.
Al last Phil came out. and behind him
TWO cash boys loaded dowr-they could
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-12-26
Form Bar AssociG tion,

Special TO The Tribune.
IDAHO FALLS. Ida. Dec. 25.-Tho
members OF the bar OF Bonneville and
Fremont counties held meeting at the
court house in this city yesterday after
noon and organized a bar association.
There were twenty-five attorneys pres
ent. After preparing few rules pertain
ing TO the organization, the following
were elected as officers and members OF
various committees:
President-O T. Soule OF ST. Anthony.
Vice President-Otto f.. McCutcheon OF
Idaho Fails
Secretary and Treasurer-C W. Poole
OF ReXburg,
Executive Board-B. j. Briggs. Cheney
st. Clair. of Idaho Falls; y CT Jackson
and Judge Quinn Of ST. Anthony, the
president being an cX-Otncio member.
Committee on RuleS-Clency st Clair,
+. j. Briggs. Of Idaho Falls: Judge Quinn
\. -. Jackson and J. D. Afillsapps OF St
Anthony
Committee on By-l,aws-Otto u. Nc
Cutchcon, j, w. Holden OF Idaho Falls
B. H. Miller Of ST. Anthony.
Board Of ManagerS-G Gorge W. TIdging-
ton. w, l.. Mcconnell, OF Idaho Falls: ~
II. Mcconnell OF ST. Anthony.
The next meeting will be held in Ianu-
ary at St Anthony.
While in the employ OF the city last
winter, Curtis Bullock. who was digging
under an embankment of frozen earth
was killed by a caVc-in. Suit has now
been fled against the city for $l6. 900
damages
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-12-26
Just Like Santa.

Dear, sweet Helen was overcome, Of
course. She could hardly realize Il, but
she knew That here. at last. I'm this big,
Uncouth. well dressed slangy stranger,
was their Santa Claus: knew that for
once IN their lives she and hers were to
be made happy-by one OF those great
hearted people OF whom she had read
and heard, but whom she had COM
menced To- think mythical
Dear man She said Vt with sheer
abandon, the tears rolling down her
cheeks. her face hidden IN her sewing.
Phil was very much embarrassed. He'd
never been spoken To that way before.
Nor had he ever seen anyone so thank
ful TO him before that they cried about
il. So he concluded that his remaining
presence of mind should be employed in
bea ting a hasty exit to the car, which he
did, and then busted himself with boss
ing Jerry while the two attended TO the
unloading. After all had been taken in
side Jerry returned To his drivers seat
Composure had been recovered all
around, and as Phil had seen that none
of the children had made their way in
side. he and Helen We're alone again,
''Mr. McCurdy," said Helen. YOU are
one OF Gods own, though you were sent
TO us by Mr. Good Fellow: God bless him
whomeHer he may be. / had heard about
what he was doing for the poor al Christ
mas time. but hardship has been our lot
for go many years that j never did more
than dream-I never hoped-that Mr.
Good Fellow would hear OF us. | cannot
say more to you; You just know what
all This means to me and ms little ones
do YOU uot?'
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-12-26
CIGARETTE "FIENDS"
RECEIVE EXPULSION

WHEELING. w, Va. Dee. 2J.-Two
students at the West Virginia Wesley.
An college at Buckshaunon have been
expelled for smoking cigarettes. The
same fate is understood TO be await
ing others and the president of the
College, Carl D. Donev. is so earnest
IN his crusade against the use of the
cigarette that he has announced his
intention of furthering a movement for
inc enactment of law making the
sale OF cigarettes misdemeanor in the
state.
The two students attended social
function recently aud. believing thew
would not be found out smoked a
package Of a favorite brand This was
against the college rules aud the pres.
dent found the "butts.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-12-26
Driver Remembered.

The car had no sooner pulled up at the
toy store than Phil was ont OF il and
making Tor the entrance. Down the aisles
he sped now, somewhat broken IN to such
IA situation after his department store eX-
perience. and everything that appealed
10 him he quickly pointed out paid for.
and was off to the next counter. Quickly
he had impressed TWO 'nore cash boys
into service, and after ali three were Cur
rying their extreme Gmit Phil turned 20
go. There NJ his elbow was Jerry, who
had been unable 20 resist temptation and
had followed him on his rounds With con-
siderable longing 10 be able 20 buy for
his as Phil was buying for some others.
Got any kids. jerry-Got any kids?'
asked Phil, his voice actually Quiv cTins
with excitement.
Two" answered Jerry. absen,.v
well. here's Ave oucEs-come IN acTe
tomorrow and pick out what tnsy'G Ike
Jerry concluded quickly that ne
wouldn't have the nerve 10 charge for
tiss trip. even though ne was trying 70
pay for his car when the time came.
But Jerry had ro time Gor thanks
Phil and his two cash bows were making
for the door with their arms fu!l OF -oys.
and by the time Jerry got 10 the curb
cupying the front seot-for the Very good
reason that there was no more room in
side.
"IIotel. Jerry" said Phil.
past Pills favorite haunts. but Phil d;d
not see them. He didn't see anything
He had gone into the silence" and was
living hts young DAYS over again. caer-
lshng for the first time IN panv years
n longing for the sister who had moth
cred he and the rest Of thcm-aud he
wondered u she would know that ne was
trying 20, pay tribute 20 her. TIow
wonderful IL would have been he
thought. II some one had brought 20
them on just one, Of their drcarv Christ
mas days small part OF what he wac
finding go much pleasure 'n taking to
the eight he had ne-cr seen.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-12-26
OBEY DIRECTIONS
AND DIGS UP $500

MAYFIELD Cal. Dec. 25.-"Go TO the
paid peak and NaIt until the setting
a." "afts The shadow of the dead red
wood; tnen dig where the shadow ends %
'ese were the directions received To-
ds! oy Steve Perkins, a wood -chopper or
the Alpine district. Tonight he Is richer
ps NoOp because he obeyed Instructions
twenty years ago Perkins saved :he lie
81 Nathan Comstock. an eccentric resi-
dent 0; Woodside. and the letter received
:onsy was written by Comstocl, who died
sixteen years ago. Today Perkins beca M.
% Aeare old and while the letter bore
no identii!cation other than San Fran
cisco date stamp Perkins believes that
u Has posted by the executor OF Com
stocks estate
Anyway he is certain ina, from the
place designated ne took after digging ia
= depth OF three feet. $500 in eagles and
double eagles.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-12-26
Another Surprise.

'Sure I do" said Phil, speaking at the
top OF a voice that q strange emotion had
the Christmas tree: Now. Just supposin'
that you put up that SEWN and take a
spin 10 town with me to get tree! Say:
that would tickle me, Will you come
"oh, Mr.. McCurdy:" Helen exclaimed.
'Id dearly love to go: l never had such
d ride in my life. but ] must finish these
aprons for the storekeePer today.
dearly love to go, too
How much do you get for maxim
them aprons, mlss?' asked PM.
twenty-five cents dozen" Helen
answered.
''Weli, LET'S consider the deal closed
and that fye bought EN- all at the retail
They were soon off for town and Helen
enjoyed every sweep and turn of the car,
Getting the tree and the ride were To
her the finest part of the whole affair.
1t didn't take long to select "A tree and
home again Hiding the tree was u diff
cult matter, but they managed al last
to stow j. where the little folks would
After enjoying Helen's happiness for a
while. Phil thought he had better go.
though he kept looking for reasons 10
stay. AZ last lie exhausted his resources.
Phil: but I Will tell You what [ would
Ike to do If YOU will let me-
''What?" Helen countered, her eyes
sparkling and Her lips smiling with every
ounce OF pleasure human being can en-
joy and still live
We'll" said Phil, "after all those
kjddos are tucked into bed ] want 10
come out tonight and help decorate that
tree"
''Why. that would be more fun than
anything Helen answered. with a laugh
coniurcd up from the long ago,
Thanks" said Phil, as lie turned 10
go. But he Immediately came back to
whore she was standing came very close
10 her and took her hand in his kindly
way az he said and while I'm out here
tonight I'm goin' Go talk to YOU about NV
gettin a steady lob at bein' good fellow
to the whole bunch, See? And believe
me. I'll make good. Good -bye!"
ANONYMOUS.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-12-26
AUTO THIEVES FIND
HARVEST IN GOTHAM

NEW YORK. Dec, 25-Not less than
$l000.008 worth Of automobiles have
been stolen in New York city in the
last five years. Fewer than half of the
stolen cars have been recovered and
the situation is growing so acute that
the insurance companies which have
been obliged 10 make good the losses
have hired private detectives TO APP
prehend the thieves, who are believed
to be in lcaguc with III" owners of dis
reputable garages
The police have made numerous ar
rests Of men caught with stolen cars,
but they are powerless TO stop the dep
relations. The insurance companies
say that ii some steps are not taken
80 stop the thievery, thcy will advance
their rates sharply
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-12-26
Nauvoo Pioneer Dead.

Special 10 The Tribune.
PROVO. Dec. 25.-George Brintou
Matson. who came 20 Utah In lS41. died
here today OF old age and general debil-
ity. at the home OF his friend Guy Mat
son. $50 North Fourth East street Mr.
Matson WAS born in the state OF Della
ware on October 2s. 1927. and Was one
OF the early converts OF the Mormon
church. He was at Nauvoo during the
troubious times u the Mormon com
munity. and came 70 Utah in the second
pioneer company OF lsi7 making his
that President Brigham Young adyo-
Gated settlement OF the more southern
regions OF the territory Of Utah. Mr..
Matson went TO- SprinEvlllc Utah county,
and mad resided there since that year.
Funeral services and intcrinent viii be
AZ Sprlngviiie, but complete arrange
ments forGhese have not yet been made.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-12-26
JAPANESE AIIHl|61|
DISCOVERS I|I|Dl
Chooses he n Second VII. l,p N
" {, Candidates Furni,ssI Aru'|
Matrimonial Agspt. FIND

Special e. cp0e to Tho TIL,
TOXIC, Dec. 25-, ''ls.
cssS.S nssI author, III '',,... Mr. lehiS..
r[Sp5' novci ,hod IN putting into p,.,s. ~
tiently enduring hi, l
zen years. his wifo si,s
and he Immediately bep,, r, "a !.
a woman who would ecms me-
peculiar ideal. aphS
The six primary condi,;.,
s,ucces5fnl candidate v.,,' 0''
fill were: 'e would IN.
The lady must bav.
all the various cond;, % Fas.l
me Var,ous phases Of '.oa .o,i.. y
perfection be attaipsSs eSp'da
Except the clothes ,hs
up IN she should hoy. -. :" H'1
sessions whatever. D' veg
She must he severed :.
iIy entirely. w 10,
she must contract 10 k,
en- and bathroom ahso.,sesp ~ sesp u
span and ready for ;ns,.s.y .sy q|
Her style OF hair dr"..'s . y
JaPanese-no foreign nm
switches to be Permitted
She must stand five ts,. .,
tabl, and her limbs and k1
. proper plumpness p-ss ~.
lures and other point, ,ss', - y
to matter. '"'S ss|
The matrimonial aeeuri.,
ty,seNen candidates. P,o. 3
lchiha chose woman .; S; ~
whose experience of LIE ,,,-.; ~ WI
ItfN hrs requirements
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-12-26
DUST BLOCKS LINE
THROUGH CAJON PASS

Los ANGELES. Dec. "a freak
wind blowing down through Caion pass
piled dust and sand on the tracks of
The Southern Pacific TWO miles east
OF Guasti 10 a depth that forced aban.
donment OF traffic. Through trains
were dctoured over the Salt Lake
Route tracks, while local trains were
turned back at Ontario. At midnight
two work trains were waiting at Guasti
10 clear away the sand from the tracks,
but the wind az that hour was sweep
ing down from the pass with such We.
locity that the men could not stand
before It. The salt Lake line was kept
open with great difficulty, The depot
at Collins. n Salt Lake Route station,
was overturned by the wind.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-12-26
Entertains at Dinner.

The celebration over, Nh MacNeagh
attended services Ia the cabin which in
this instance was St Johns church Then
he had lunch and distributed his personal
CHRISTMAS presents 10 the cooks and
stewards. All afternoon Mr.. McVeagh re-
iGained below decks. I'm the bosom OF his
family. while the ship OF state bowled
easily along over calm and fleckless
ga Al eight bells he took his bearings
and ordered the ship brought about 10
anchorage of Sixteenth street in time
10 take on about 30 dinner guests
The diOner party lasted until a la tie
hour. Sometime after midnight the guests
returned 10 shore. the cabin lights were
doused. and all turned in except the look
out. Throughout the quiet night hours.
me snip or state swung gently TO and
iro. al anchorage beneath brilliant
starry s6y. once tAe lookout cried "AIrs
Wei. but the acting comman nder unused
20 Tho call. neGved d sea boot at him.
Deep silence then prevailed