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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-12-31


let's and bidding them farewell;
welcoming the daisies and speed
ing them on their way; laughing
in the sunshine and standing firm
ly against the flercest of winter
storms" cried the little fir tree, as
the men dragged it to pile of
trees.
Where are we going?" he asked
at last, and the other trees cried
that they. too, wanted to know.
What difference does it make"
added one, I'VE cannot live"
And then began a big journey. BY
wagon and by train Travelled the
trees until they reached place
where countless houses jostled each
other and the grass was covered
with stones. on which walked many
people.
This is a city," said one of the
trees; some people had picnic on
the hill where ! stood last summer,
and heard them talk of one"
After a while they all took an
other journey in a big, big cart.
And then the little fir tree found
himself standing outside of beau
tiful window, full of golden or
anges, shining apples and crisp,
luscious grapes
A man came along. The shop
keeper came out and showed him
several trees. The little green fir
was selected. I'll take this one.
Santa will enjoy trimming it, it's so
perfect" he said, laughing merrily.
That night the little green fir, still
wondering, found himself in a won
derful room. Loving hands tied all
sorts of glittering things to his
branches and festooned them with
popcorn chains and hung them
with glistening tinsel Beautiful and
more beautiful grew the little green
fir, until at last he heard voice
say:
"There is no finer tree in the world
than our own Christmas tree"
And the next day came little chill
dren to dance and sing and praise
the little fir trees beauty. And he
found himself growing happier and
happier.
Came a little lame girl in the eve
ming, and for her the tree was light
ed with many candles. And she
cried: Your tree has made my sad
ness go. I'm happy now. Beauti-
full, beautiful tree"
Which made the little green fir
content. No longer did he regret
the hillside. Instead he felt won
derful, tender pity for the poor old
mother tree. who spent her years on
the hillside, and could never know
the joy of giving happiness to
others.
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Several years came and went. The
little green shoot grew and grew and
grew, until 1t was taller than any
man. Its branches spread out,
straight and beautiful, until the
flowers and the birds and the sun
Shine all cried their admiration.
Now, then" gleefully called the
little fir tree to the old mother tree,
what do you think? Isn't life won
derful?"
Very wonderful" agreed the
mother tree, swaying tenderly
toward the little fir tree. And then
she looked up at the sky and added,
when one is young"
II will never grow DID," sang the
little fir tree.
The mother tree shivered little
You will not live another year.
Wait and see," she whispered,
gloomily.
One day in November, when heavy
clouds chased each other across the
sky and the wind moaned restless
ly in the tree tops, six men came
up the hillside.
''Ah, ha,' cried the little fir tree,
NOW we shall have some real fun.
Lock, old mother tree! Men are
coming"
'They are coming for you" whis-
pered the mother tree, you will go
far away, to where are many peo-
pie and lights and gay children, and
you will die"
The little fir tree shivered. mo,
no." he cried, 81 am too young to
die. What are those cleaning
things they carry?"
Axes said the mother tree. 81
used TO dread their coming. ] was
afraid they'd cut me down; but they
never did, and now I wish they had.
You Will be happier than l."
The men came nearer. They spied
the little fir tree, with its proud,
straight backbone and its evenly
spreading branches.
Here is a beauty" cried one;
-''the finest of them all. Stand back,
men,
His shining axe swung through
the air, and then the little fir tree
felt it cutting, cutting straight
through it's trunk, that was so
round and firm. Another blow, and
1t tottered. Another, and it fell.
Good bye" whispered the mother
tree, "you will be happier than I"
But the little fir tree wept bitter
~. Its pride was crushed.
"No longer shall 1 stand proudly
on the hillside. greeting the vio-
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hand which tally perfectly with its
almost human degree of intelligence,
Bwana Tumbo's lips were parted in
a pleasant smile: and his teeth-more
famous than those from which armed
warriors sprang when cowed by Cad
mus-reflected from their glistening
white surface the hot rays of the
tropical sun.
you are not about to Cook up
another nature-fake?" he asked.
mot at ALL" replied Polydore. "The
pongo, you will observe, has a much
longer headllne--the middle one of the
three prominent lines that cross the
palm from the side--than any mature
member of his tribe. And he also
possesses a smaller first, but longer
second phalanx of the thumb than
his elders"
THE Importance of which consists
in what?" asked Bwana Tumbo.
I'm two things" responded Poly
dore. First, 1t vindicates the claims
of palmistry. The young orang-ou-
tang is much smarter, brighter and
more resourceful than an older one,
hence the longer headline. indicative
of greater mentality. And the longer
the second phalanx OF the thumb
serves to confirm this reading. And,
secondly 1t is important as showing
how parsimonious nature is. For to
the young orang-outang, which has
comparatively little strength, she
gives greater wit, while to the older
one, which has muscles and sinews
of steel she leaves scarcely a glim-
mer of the intelligence which dis
tinguished 1t while it was still young.
AS PoIydore Said.
And you will see correspondence
that an old orang's headline is
always short and poorly formed.
and the second phalanx of it's thumb
is very much shorter than the first
phalanx, the one which stands for
sheer WILL
Bwana Tumbo forthwith sent for
the captive pongo, and, to his aston
ishment, found the markings in it's
paw exactly as Polydore had de-
scribed.
pity" said he. that we have no
older orang- outang to contrast 1t
with"
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FRIDAY. JANUARY 2. 1915.
Mars with mild turn
Bad luck doth snnrn.


Mars Is in a place read as fortunate
by the astrologers, who find the oti1ef
astral influences unimportant.
II is an suspicious day for armH
ofiicers, who will have q year of actlv1
ilty, with unexpected promotions and
honors.
The time is favorable for those Wild
rule by usurpation and a new sene1.
tion is foretold for Mexico.
insurance is under a lucky rule
The stars also favor builders. thost
competed, with. railways and stee'
workers as we'll as smelters of ore 81
every sort.
While this government prevails. sur.
geons. chemists and scientific investf,
gators should benefit.
Masons. stone- cutters. decorators
woodsmen hunters, fishermen and
those who travel in search of adven-
ture are under a fair omen
Tragic and serious actors, speakers
elocutionists. artists and scuiptors
should Mars most helpful while il,
this aspect
There is a lucky sign for police, de.
tectiyes signal service men, tot.
egraphers and gunners.
The seers prophesy trouble for ia
King of England. whose stars indicsA
ill-health in the royal family
anxieties concerning public aft
during the next three months.
tunes transit over the progresk
is held to he a warning of
aggressions which will harassl M
eminent.
The Emperor of Japan is
reaching severe crisl
empire. Disputes With Eu6
ers are indicated and a s&
ence with Great BritainS 90
owed. l3 - %
Amusement enterprise
conflicting signs. which q e. ~
TO forewarn against losst
ers of legitimate plays
dous gains by those w, e. - Is
less costly enterprises. - 49, y F.
lures are designated 2a1
favored by the stars, bi
proVements are promis l T.
dards of plays, which
tional.
Uranus presages
quickening of reform
teal methods of gu; E1l7
will engage attention ) - ~ 4
Persons whose brit
the forecast of pleasl
men and women are ill
If they do not make CT
manner of living. -
Children born on thi
alert in mind, active Il 49, 49,
rather lucky. They are
quick tempers. Born UNI
with Saturn as the pEz
planet they should be e
Greet and industrio w. -
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Astrologers foretell for the
year great scientific progress,
political uprisings and startlin -
mercial enterprises. While theE
ries are encouraging for WIZ e
concerns the general progress
nation, there are indications OF X
cial problems, much Illness & Krs
creased discomfort among W h.
classes. b.
At the beginning of the wiz phf
stiee the rising position of X
indicated strikes and widesIffrx
Dor troubles. The seers dec<xA i
these will be most serious{
effect upon capital, for lar Pr
prises will be hampered an.
raised so that immense t1eSf
crue. Railways are under af1
saying difficulties which W "a
age , government ,1l,,n,,a, control. IA
among distinguished merca
Swallowed. The seers Dis
so many leaders in sta cWn.
art and letters will pass ,hreef
that younger men sudden > lat
to occupy all positions of IS and
Jupiter, heavily Athlete i'd. q .<r4
ington, is held to n wSyBtlcal
AhSiiSs ST. lii6tbty anu uRHtH<ciuBtil
over legislation. Enorn 5Houtlay
of public funds are fe<sShadowes
Foreign affairs are Under an 1
omen.
Mars rules. the fortunes of 81
Francisco in a place construed d
threatening to the Pacific coasI
Storms and floods will do much dam
age. Shipwrecks will cause gres
loss of life Speculation under
most unfavorable rule.
For this first day of 1914 the ST.
promises good luck. The 1uminary i
In a place which is believed to en-
courage persons in power to aid q
who need their help. The stars ar
extraordinarily favorable for the be
ginning of important undertakings.
The time is suspicious for seel<in
employment and for asking favors
Promotions, changes and initiative d
all sorts should be successful
Persons whose birthdate 1t is ma
have year of anxieties. but wifi
care this may ward off ill fortuna
Women should be economical. Per
sons in the employment Of other
have an encouraging forecast.
Children born on this day have
kindly star to guide them. AS sub
1ects of Capricorn. with Saturn q
Their principal ruling planet, the.
may experience fluctuations of srs
tune. Girls may marry unhappirs
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The Feminine Way.

Mother, that lady who just passed
spoke to you and you didn't answer
her"
well, she is one of my enemies"
But / thought you always kissed
them"
mo, dear; not unless / hate them
very much. philadelphia Record
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Copyright Newark Daily 4
Continued from Yesterday
by ADELINE cARRIoK WELLS

Daily Advertister PubIlshing company.l
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zlJFE[oVE2IocTGc:
o. Of Prof. Rolydore
by IRVING n BACON
cling the Adventures of a PaImist.

XIX.
During the dinner with Bwana
Tumbo in Africa a great commotion
was heard proceeding from the part
of the camp occupied by the native
carriers.
The hubbub finally became so great
! that Mr.. Roosevelt went out to see
what was the trouble. Matters even
then did not seem to quiet down, and
the voice of Bwana Tumbo was pres
emily heard above the din as If in
great anger.
Professor Polydore FASTENED out,
and was astonished to find his host
in apparently high dudgeon at him.
Sir" said Bwana Tumbo, you
may regard it as a pleasant joke,
but l cannot, under any circum-
stances, countenance nature-faSing
and that sir, is precisely what you
have been guilty of.
Polydore, not a little taken abacS
by this unexpected change in the
great hunters demeanor, begged him
to be more explicit
why. sir!" Numbered Bwana
Tumbo, in a tone that made the
stoutest- hearted native quail, this
young orang- outang mas its habitat
in either Borneo or Sumatra. 1t is
never found in Africa. My men here
resent the imposition. They insist
that you brought the pongo with you,
and were exchanging broadsides with
ii for mere effect"
lie Admits His Guilt
Professor Polydore seemed abashed.
He hung his head and finally ad-
mitted that he had introduced the
animal into Africa.
II brought him In a cage" he said,
but, through an inadvertence, the
animal escaped. and ii was while en-
deavoring to recapture him that
was led into the dense woods where
he would undoubtedly have killed me
but for your timely intervention.
Bwana T'lmbo's wrath was APP
peased. and with a few well-chosen
words in the native tongue, he quelled
the rising spirit of revolt among his
near-savage followers. He and Poly
dore then returned to the interrupted
dinner and concluded it in silence.
And now for your story" said his
host, taking a sip from a demi-tasse
of steaming black coffee.
Polydore Explains.
Before narrating the really re-
markable events which are RESPONSE
BILE for my presence here" said Poly
dore, II desire to direct your atten-
ton to a very significant fact. That
is that my young orang-outang which
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PoIydore Explains

Before narrating the really re-
markable events which are RESPONSE
BILE for my presence here" said Poly
dore, II desire to direct your atten-
ton to a very significant fact. That
is that my young orang- outang which
you hold captive has markings In its
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-06-06
WESTERN METHODIST
 EULOCYS DIR. RICCIN

The following eulogy of the late Dr. J. H. Riggin, vice chairman of the Hendrix College board of trustees, ap- pears in the Western Methodist:
 Rev. John H. Riggin, DID,, one of the oldest and most highly honored members of the Little Rock confer ence, passed away last Friday at his home in Philadelphia. He was 79 years old, and had been for several years on the superanuated list. He had been rather feeble for some time, and was taken off by an acute attack of dysentery Of course, he was not unprepared. He was indeed an Is- raelite in whom was no guile at all. He was strong in intellect, but in heart he was as simple as a child. He knew no intrigue and had never use for diplomacy. He was open to abruptness, but was always without bitterness. He was no evil-speaker. He loved his brethren unfeignedly. His service was long, efficient and faithful. Our first impulse on hear ing of his death was one of grief, fol- lowed instantly by a sense of joy, joy that he lived so we'll and that his la- bor and toll were done. There is al- ways much over which to rejoice when man like pr. Riggin passes away.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-06-06
The Tribe of Ben-Hur

Eighth-A partial disability of one half of the face of the certificate for the loss of both legs by amputation at or above the ankle, both arms by am- putation at or above the wrist, or one leg and one arm by amputation as above, or the loss of the sight of both eyes; or one-fourth the face of the certificate for the loss of one leg by amputation at or above the ankle or one hand by amputation at or above the wrist.
 Certificates will be issued for $25O, $500, $1,000, 1,500, $2,00O, $2,500 or $3,O00, but in no case will more than $3,0o0 be granted on any one life.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-06-06
HENDRIX COLLEGE
 NEARING CLOSE
COMMENCEMENT SUNDAY
CLASS OF FOUR WILL RECEIVE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF
 ARTS WEDNESDAY.

Hendrix College commencement ex- .ercises will begin Sunday morning, when the Rev. Paul H. Lynn, DID,, of St. Louis, Mo-, will preach the bac- 'calaureate sermon at the Methodist church. At the evening hour the an nual sermon before the Young Mems Christian Association will be preached by the Rev. c. W. Broyles of Fort Smith.
 On Tuesday evening the Western Methodist oration contest will be held in the college auditorium. Quite a number of students have entered this contest. The literary address to the graduating class will be delivered on "Wednesday morning at II o'clock by Prof. Edwin Mims of the English de- partment of Trinity College, Durham, IN. c.
 The senior class this year is much smaller than in recent years, there be- ling only four who will receive a de- gree, as follows: Misses Carrie
 Vaughn and Katie Morris and Messrs. J. R. Barton and James M. Peace. All
 degrees to be conferred are those of bathelor of arts.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-06-06

First-Men and women are alike eligible to membership.
 Second-No per capita tax is paid by beneficial members in Class B.
 Third-An Old Age Disability, of ene-tenth of the face of the Certif- cate, after 70 years of age.
 Fourth-No assessments upon death of members, but all members pay a regular and uniform monthly pay ment.
 Fifth-Its plans are entirely differ en tfrom all assessment orders which collect assessments only on the death 0 ftheir members, but make no provis- ion for future years.
 SiXth-This Order was founded in 1894, has beautiful Ritualistic work, drawn from the book Ben-Hur, and affords excellent opportunity for dra- matic talent of both men and women.
 Seventh-An Emergency Fund, ere ated at the foundation of the Order, forms a bulwark of security to those who desire future solvency rather than present cheapness.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-06-06
MT. VERNON.

The approaches to the new bridge north of town have been built and the bridge is ready for service.
 Mrs. Cliff is visiting at Quitman.
 Il. J. Sanders and wife visited at Quitman, Heber Springs and Miller the past week. Mrs. Emma Williams returned home with them for a visit here.
 The recital given Thursday evening of last week by Miss Minnie Lee Jones and her pupils won the praise of all who heard it and all those concerned were highly pleased with the program the children had made. Miss Jones left for Searcy Friday with Miss Els telle Smith and Miss Clara Skinner, who had come up to be at the enter tainment. All will take in the Gal loway commencement now in session. J. P. Wood, E. A. Robbins and John Goad came up from Searcy in a car Saturday and viewed the town for awhile, and returned home the same day. We could use cars if we had good roads to Conway.
 Rev. J. E. Moore and wife, Willie Simpson and wife, Misses Norma and
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-06-06

cabinet" meeting ever held in the state capitol will take place Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock, when the head of each state department has been re- quested to meet in the private office of Governor Futrell and take up the matter of the state printing fund. This fund is about exhausted and un- less there is a good deal of retrench- ment none of the offices will be able to have printing done. Under the Lundy bill, the departments cannot create a deficiency for the purchase of sup plies, and unless there is a general cutting down in every department, the heads of these departments will have to purchase their own supplies or go without
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-06-06
ATTACK VALIDITY
 ANOTHER ACT
ASSERTED IN COURT NEW LAW WAS NOT PROPERLY
 ENACTED.

Little Rock, June 6.-Another of
 the acts of the last legislature has
 been attacked, the blue sky law A suit was filed in Pulaski chancery court Thursday afternoon, styled, Me chanics Building & Loan Association vs. John M. Oathout, Auditor. In the suit the validity of the act is attacked, especially that portion pertaining to building and loan associations.
 It Is alleged in the bill that the journal of the senate does not show the passage of the blue sky bill, which nullifes it.
 Replying to this allegation, T. J. Terrell, secretary of the last senate, states that his records show the house amendments to this bill were concur red in on February 24, and the bill made a special order for the following day, when it passed. He states that the journal shows the house amend ments were concurred in on Febru- ary 24, and the bill made a special order for the following day The journal, according to Secretary Ter rell, does not show the passage of the bill on February p, but that the amendments were concurred in. Sec 'retary Terrell disclaims responsibility for errors in the journal.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-06-06

The objects of the Tribe of Ben-H Hur
 shall be:
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-06-06
BEEN EYER.

The weather is still dry and hot.
 Crops are looking very we'll Most everybody has chopped cotton the first time
 Prospects today were good for a rain. Everybody would rejoice over a good rain.
 Several from this community went to Conway Monday.
 Hay saving is the order of the day here.
 Frank Witcher and MT. Mink made a business trip to Conway last week. !
 Mir. Howard was in this community taking pictures Saturday.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-06-06

Ada Carroll, Grace Williams, Ella, Floy and Nola Simpson, and Messrs.
 Jesse, Fred and Melvin Simpson of Vilonia came up Saturday and gave
 very interesting entertainment at night to a large audience. Their pro- gram consisted of choice readings, songs and declamations and instru- mental music. Brother Moore also preached an interesting sermon on Sunday morning at the Methodist church. We always welcome such
 good people.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-06-06
NEWS FROM OUR
 NflGHBO HING CI. Y

From the Morrilton Democrat.
 MT. and Mrs. E. E. Mitchell are re- joicing at the arrival of big fine boy at their home Saturday.
 Grandma Fitzhenry of Little Rock this week subscribes for the Demo- crat. She is the oldest subscriber to this paper, being now in her S7th year.
 The protracted meeting closed at the Methodist church Monday even- | ing. While the number of conver- sions was not as large as hoped for, the good done was much and of last ing nature, and the church is better Iby having had this series of meetings.
 Our baseball team went to Russell lville Tuesday and played the fast team of that city two games. The first game our team lost on an error, by to 3. The second game our boys won by the score of ' to 2. This is the first game Russellville has lost this season. They come here Monday and Tuesday for two games.
 The city council met Monday night in regular session. The bill of Eau cett Brothers for street work was car ried over to next meeting. The re- corder was authorized to buy 100 fig lures to be used in numbering the houses. Sellers & Sellers were en- .ployed to look after the interest of the suit between E. E. Mitchell and the Buckeye Oil Go. The marshal was in- structed to put the fire department in first class condition at once. s. F. Roberts was appointed special police at the request of the Law and Order League.
 Mrs. c. H. Gray died at her home in Lewisburg Friday morning, after .an illness extending several weeks. She had been in bad health for sev- Ieral months and gradually declined until about three weeks ago she had to go to bed and gradually grew worse until death relieved her of her suffer- ing. She was Fl years of age and a splendid Christian lady, loved and re- spected by all who were fortunate enough to know her. She leaves five children, Mrs. s. c. Humphreys, Mrs. Will Hawkins, John and Miss Annie Gray of Morrilton, and Mrs. Sam Watson of Tucker to mourn her loss.
 On Thursday, June 26 six of the biggest farm demonstrators will be here and lecture to our people on diff ferent lines. Those who will be here are Hons. W. B. Mercier of Washing ton, D. C., c. W. Watson, state agent :; J. c. Barnett, R. C. Davidson and w. r. Haden, district agents. They will arrive here at 10:35 a. m. and leave at 1O:39 p. m. The lecture will begin at D. m. in the auditorium, and it is earnestly hoped every farmer within a reasonable distance will be present and get the full benefit of the expe- rience and knowledge of these gentle men.