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Mountain advocate., 1913-12-12
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I'm afraid that might keep the
children from enjoying the trifles am
going to put on the tree for them"
Ursula demurred.
I'll cut Il out, then" Jabez replied
You Just tell me where to spill the
money and III tap my barrel I'm
Ia your hands, understand"
He looked so mesningly at Ursula
chat Delaney felt the ground being
pulled from under his feet. His own
allowance did not permit of such reck.
lessness, and besides he considered
such display OF wealth as McAdam
was making as vulgar.
Let me come to the front with my
bright idea" he begged. TITS getting
late In the afternoon. and my automo-
bile is ten times as fast as Miss AL
lens carriage will be. I'll take her
and her packages around to the houses
she wants to find. Itll be no trouble
at all. My big machine is to call for
me here In just minute"
You are awfully kind" Ursula an.
swered. But | could not think OF
troubling you. Mr.. Jones was going
with me as a general utility man.
and
Jones is tired out now with all he
aas done" P. Wllmering said
And besides he has tc prepare for
the Santa Claus work of this evening"
submitted the rector.
Don't consider me at ALL" Jones
requested. 81 think Mr. Delancey's
suggestion very rood"
But you haven't yet finished your
work. Simms-Slnclair argued. You
haven't yet hung the mistletoe"
Hang the mlstletoel" Jabez OK.
claimed What we need is more con-
tidence and less mistletoe We could
have left packages at half a dozen
places while we are arguing. Let's
all get into the buzz wagon and take
the things around. Let's all OF us
90. I don't intend to be crowded out
as soon as | get here. Not me. Not
Jabez McAdam. No, sir! This is the
drst Christmas I've heard OF in FIVE
years and I'm going to stay to the
bundles? Handing out these things
viii be more fun than I've had for
mighty long time, and l want to begin
Il right away. Show us the packages,
Miss Ursula, and Wen get busy with
hem"
Under the domination of this master
OF men and money there was nothing
else 10 do but to obey. Delaney
peered out OF the window and saw
his machine standing near the curb
ready for him. Ursula showed them
che packages, heaped In the rear of
the wide hall. Then the men began
carrying out the things. They moved
by platoon-four at a time. Neither
Of them would let any Of the others
be left alone In the house with Ursula.
even for a moment.
There isn't going to be room for
all Of us, I'm afraid" Delaney in
formed them presently. The machine
Is chuckfull OF bundles now"
Leave me out" Jones said I'D
rather run along home, anyhow. Give
ne that package for Mrs. Callahan.
and I'll take II to her. It's not much
cut OF my way"
He went into the house to get his
nat brushed. Ursula followed him,
calling back:
Walt a minute | must go and
show Mr.. Jones where to hang the
nistletoe."
The others waited what seemed to
them prodigiously long time.
1--WE got that six o'clock wedding"
SimmsSinclair fretted Every min
ute counts with me-"
Huh" Jabez commented. Every
minute counts with me, too. Let's
all so in and see about that mistle-
toe"
Mountain advocate., 1913-12-12
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What's In a Name.

Mike, one Of the unemployed. was
told Of a vacancy, and went to apply
for the Job. After he had answered
number Of questions. the employer
asked, Whats yoVr name?"
"MacGonigal. SON.
Spell t."
"Mo-nol" Mo--a-s." Mike stuck.
but tried again. M o ga Ach.
to blszes wild 20: Ye can keep yer
ould Job"
Mountain advocate., 1913-12-12
Why She Wore Glasses.

Mistress-Why. Bridget, are your
eyes weak? I notice that you wear
colored glasses every time you go out
Of the house.
Bridget-It's not me eyes. mum. But
whin the sun shoines loike II does out
doors today, I'd tan as black as a
naygur av didn't moderate the loight
little by wearin' thin colored spec
tacles.
Mountain advocate., 1913-12-12
Domestic Amenities.

81 was a fool ever to marry you!"
sobbed Mrs. Winks.
Now. my DEAR" said Winks nobly,
II cannot permit you to take the
blame for that. 1t was who was the
fool for ever asking you. The mistake
was not yours, but mine."-Harper's
Weekly.
Mountain advocate., 1913-12-12
His Contrary WAY.

MY husband thinks I'm extrsva-
CANT and gets mad every time AZ
sees me with new clothes
"He does?"
''yes. He never sees me dressing
mp that he doesn't give me a dresHing
down"
Mountain advocate., 1913-12-12
Performances at Value.

Actor-I must insist on being paid
for rehearsals
Manager-What on earth for? /
never heard Of such thing.
Actor-Because lately I've had so
many six weeks rehearsals for ten
days run. But don't mind giving
the performances free.-Punch.
Mountain advocate., 1913-12-12
The Bov Scouta

Big Brother Bill-Wanter come wifi
us. do yer? What bloomin' good
would you be In war?
Capting Tin the distance) -Better
let i'm come. and I'll make i'm me
aide-de-kong. We cant keep the
whole bloomin' army waiting.-Syd-
ney Bulletin.
Mountain advocate., 1913-12-12

Il didn't know that you lived on the
first floor. l understood your wife to
say that you lived on the second
floor"
IF you know my wife you would
know that she always stretches a
story"
Mountain advocate., 1913-12-12
Both Went Under.

Il was once prosperous merchant
with a good business and aeroplane."
explained the tramp.
What happened?" asked the house
wife.
Il ran them both into the ground.
mum"
Mountain advocate., 1913-12-12

Il understand that your boy Josh
is studying to be an electrical engi.
neer."
We'll" replied Farmer Corntossel,
Il advised him to take 1t up. heard
some fellers say that nobody really
knew whole lot about electricity. Sc
/ thought mebbe Josh would have
some chance of passin' examinations"
Mountain advocate., 1913-12-12
Unusual.

And here" said the man with the
megaphone. lis the home of a million
aire with nine children"
Passengers on the rubberneck wagon
could hardly believe what they heard.
We'll, by cracky!" exclaimed an old
gentleman from the rural districts.
from the way you talk. I'd a-thought
he was pore!"
Mountain advocate., 1913-12-12
Blame the Hens.

do you furnish affidavits with your
eggs, showing exactly the minute they
were laid?" asked the fussy lady.
mo, ma'am. We do not" replied
the marketman. politely. I'VE tried to
furnish such afiidavits. but the hens
positively refuse to sign EN-"
Mountain advocate., 1913-12-12

That new manager IL a ~onder,s
declared the department store head.
AS TO howf"
Has bargain sale every day. and
sells nearly evsry woman an accident
policy before the rush begins"
Mountain advocate., 1913-12-12
An Ia the Family.

suburbs-The minister out In our
place won't marry you unless you
have a medical certificate
crawford-ls Il hard 10 set omar
suburbs Why. no Il happ0ns hy
brother u = doctor. Judge.
Mountain advocate., 1913-12-12

My publishers have my next novel
all billed and advertised. see"
That ought 10 be gratifying"
1T Is; but they may want 10 be-
gin selling II. don't you know. won.
der what I'll write about
Mountain advocate., 1913-12-12
Made These People.

Clothes don't make the man."
quoted a sage.
They made met" said a retired
tailor.
Where should be II 1t wasn't for
suits?" chimed In a young lawyer.
Mountain advocate., 1913-12-12
PROLONGED RAPTURE.

Chaps that stptter. sort OF utter
Strung-out vocables like t-t-t-thIs,
They must make the girlies ffutter
II they SHUTTER when they k-k-k-lxiss
Mountain advocate., 1913-12-12
Worse.

Blun--I understand old 0rimsly cut
his son on with shilling
Cruff~Worse than that
Blum How soi
0run-Is cut him on With a shllllas
and tho family motor car.
Mountain advocate., 1913-12-12

New Cook-I guess you're foins
cook. mum.
Young Wife-Mercy. no. don't
know anything about It.
New Cook-Thin wen git on splen.
dldly. mum. I don't either
Mountain advocate., 1913-12-12

Second Boarder-Pm afraid the
landlady has designs on me.
First Boarder- How sof
Second Boarder-At supper last
night she gave me the breast OF the
chicken instead OF the neck.
Mountain advocate., 1913-12-12

THE SITUATION fnGHT HAVE
BEEN ErTbARAsSINS IF nR
Jones HAD NOT hAPPENED
10 AccOhPAHY Mr.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-12-20

WIN" ECNSGO ~ y FNINO ! VI
TRUST. PAPERS BULLYING
The methods by which the trust
newspapers keep their inflated cir
culation is well illustrated by the case
of Mrs. Belpedia.
CHRISTINA Belpedia lives at 719 De-
Koven street, is a poor widow with
two small children, and the proprie-
tor of little news stand at the cor
ner of Dearborn and Randolph
streets.
She purchased this stand two years
ago, paid 5000 for it, and has per-
NIT from the city for the corner.
The Record-Herald left more
papers than were ordered and when
John Fundy, the boy in charge for
Mrs. Belpedia, refused to pay for the
papers he had not ordered, they
threatened to get his job, according
to Fundy.
1t was only matter of 6 cents,
a small sum, perhaps, but consider
able to the widow and her children.
The trust newspapers work hand
in hand The Daily News took up
the fight.
The other night when Fundy was
getting ready to quit, the News driver
arrived. He wanted Fundy to take
SO papers.
when 1 refused" says Fundy, "he
threatened to get even. l could not
take the papers. If had stayed all
night could not sell them"
Yesterday the News representa-
tives drove Fundy away and put one
of their own men in charge of the
stand.
Mrs. Belpedia ran to the Daily
News and asked them what they
meant.
''You must discharge Fundy," Mrs.
Belpedia's, son says they told him,
land take as many papers as the
driver wishes to leave, or we will
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-12-20
not want, to boost the News circula-
ton.

ton.
TRIBUTE TO THE TELEPHONE
BY Celeste M. KoehIer.
The telephone! What a factor in
our every day life, and what a neces-
sity in our struggle for success.
Buried beneath the streets of our
metropolitan cities are thousands of
cables, the component wires of which
are daily carrying their messages of
sadness and good cheer. These slen-
der metal strings bind the business
interests together and create a closer.
relation between man and man.
They carry announcements of
deaths and new arrivals to the fam
lily; they tell of gigantic undertakings
and weak experiences; of contests
won and battles lost. We gaze at the
little instrument on our desk with
mingled feelings of pleasure and pain.
We remember when it conveyed to
us the information that our under
takings had been successful; we also
regard it with feelings of resentment
OOOebuSC II COlu Us VI I6NGIS6S anu us
appointments. .srt
Yes, the telephone cheers the heart
and makes it sad. 1t has told US of
rising markets and of panicky mo-
ments on the stock, exchanges. 1t
has conveyed to us the childish pratt
tie of voices which now are stiIled.
In our mad rush for the almighty
dollar those little Interruptions some
times annoyed us, but the gold of
kings could not buy the instrument
today if it could again assume the
same attributes of personality and
pour into our ears that pIaintive ap-
peal: Papa, please tum home"
A dignified country clergyman, re-
turning to his parish after holiday,
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-12-20

A dignified country clergyman, re-
turning to his parish after holiday,
noticed a woman at her cottage door
with baby in her arms and-asked if
the baby had been baptized. well,
sir" replied the mother deferentiaIly,
Il shouldn't like to say as much Is
that, but your young curate came and
did what he could"
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-04
HIGH PRICES ABROAD.

It is not alone in this country that tho high prices exist or that there is an inclination to maintain them for continuation of the advance in prices in foreign countries is shown by a statement just completed by the bu- reau of foreign and domestic con- merce- The law governing the inn portation of merchandise into this country provides that the valuation stated shall be the price at which the article was purchased in the country from which it was imported. A com parison of articles imported this year with those imported in the past two years shows higher prices in the month of October of the past year than in the corresponding month of 1911 in 45 of the 75 articles compared
 Coffee shows an increase of over four cents pound. Raw sugar has steadily increased since 1909 when it was 2-32 cents a pound until now it Is z.5s cents Manila hemp has jumped S42 a ton, and hide of cattle shows an increase of three cents a pound and calf skin nearly six cents. Nj uate of soda has gone up s1o g ton steel fngots have practically. doubled fn price, bananas have gone up over two cents a bunch, rice shows an in crease of a third of a cent a pound. Tea has increased three cents a bound 1n three years and ether articles show similar increases in one year and much more marked jumps in the last three years. We are. therefore, not alone Tn the condition of high prices and the remedy does not appear to exist i, foreign goods.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-04
SEEKING THE OLIVE BRANCH.

The manner in which the progress sives in a number of the states are entering into deals with other parties indicates that they are looking about for an olive branch whereon to light Maine has shown the disposition to return to the fold and a union of the progFessiyeS with the republicans seems to have beer effected and the state will thereby send a republican United States senator to congress, and the control of the state legislature is likewise republican Just across the border in New Hampshire, however, they turned the other way. The dem ecrats had no difficulty in attracting then to a. fusion whereby a democrat is chosen as governor of the state. Other states such as New Jersey and Michigan find the progressives labor ing, not for their own principles, but for the party where they will find the warmest reception and the most piuEns.
 By such assertion of principles, the great honor of standing for the ne- blest things in legislation and politics seems to have been forgotten and it must be disconcerting to the great leader of the movement when he real izes how carelessly his adrnonitions have been treated Many were the claims that the new party men were to stand for their principles through out, regardless of the course of the others, but the bait of political office has touched the hearts of the faith fal- Is it possible that they have found something good after all, in the open 1y declared Corrupt and boss ridden old parties ?''
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-04
NEW YEAR REFORMS

many clups.,' and she sighed softly to herself, "I do not wonder he is popular, for he is such a dear. but we almost never get anywhere together, noW-a- days
 Nothing more was said in the house concerning the resolutions, and New Years day came and went as usual MT. Carrier nevertheless, found him. sself wondering how his wife was suc- ceeding with her plans but had prom ised her not to inquire till April. that she might have a fair trial Mean time, he had concluded to try the same plan, and hugged himself in the belief that his savings would be more than those of his wife. Everybody knew a mans clothes cost less than wo- mans, and he would sur2rise her in to acknowledging that he was as good an economist as herself.
 Three months run away very rapidly, and April came before either MT. Car rter or his wife realized that the the result of their experiment was to be announced. MT. Carrier considered April First an excellent time to diyulge the secret working of the preceding three months. and laughingly told his wife that he was ready to hear her confession of failure as an April Fool joke. But she smilingiy produced her bank-book in which were recorded her savings and a fine little sum they made. Something had been laid aside from each weeks allowance and her husbands eyes opened wide as he saw the result of her endeavors.
 And you haven't noticed any lack about the table have you? And I'm sure Eve dressed as well as usual 1 found my plan made more difference in the prices at the markets than in the dry goods stores. Cash prices for food were so much lower than I ex- pected. I shall continue the plan all the year, for find 1t pays to pay cash for most things. I wish you had tried the same plan. am certain you would feel repaid for the trouble, if you had done SOL
 Well, Mary" confessed her husband, sI will acknowledge myself beaten. did try the same plan, thinking to out run you in the race. I might have known it could not be done. My bank account is no greater than at the New Year, for although I saved something in January, February and March took it all away. It is those club dues that eat up a mans spare cash. am con- vinced of that. You have shamed me quit some of those clubs, and we'll see if the next quarter will not make a better showing. It is a disgrace to me to be able to do so much less than you, and I shall pouse myself to more effort in that direction"
 But, James, you enjoy yourself so much with the men at the clubs! am afraid you will miss them very greatly
 "I'll have more evenings to give to you, and we will go out together more often than we have of late"
 That will make me more than hap py, for I own to being little jealous of those clubs, and shall be so glad tC have you all to myself occasionally" Let's begin tonight. I have tickets for the theatre. I bought them think ing to comfort you when you were forced to confess your failure during the quarter, but am compelled to ad- init that you are the better economist of the two" AN 1DLER-
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-04

(Written ( Specially for The Bulletin.)
 What resolutions do you plan to make for the coming year, James? ?' in -aufred Mrs. Carrier of her spouse as ling in the latter part of December. ''Npw that Christmas has come and gone, the advent of calendars and almanacs reminds us of the end of this year and the beginning of another.v
 T shall have a more forcible remind er when the Christmas bills come in," gfowIed MT. Carrier, Judging from the number of parcels we sent out, theren be pretty penny to pay. l Not from my purchases" replied his wife, flor I resolved to pay for all l bought, and not have anything
 "so you have been making resolu- tions. already, have you2" chuckIed her husband. Lucky for me! Have you made any for the New Year?"
 Yes. have resolved to pay as go, for one thing. I think one gets bet stores by doing so, to say nothing of the fret and worry over unpaid and ex- peeted bills. Don't you think that is a fine resolution for 1913? ?'
 Indeed do, my dear, and only hope you may be able to keep it. But do not see much sense in New Year resolutions. To begin with they sell dom last long. Then we do not agree, 
 New Year. We call it January 1st, but some other nations begin their year on a different date. That makes 1t rather confusing, and, after all, why Is New Year any better time for such resolve than December 18th or any other day? Does man say he will stop drinking or smoking on the New Year? Let him stop it then while he realize she spends too much at the candy counter? A few days before New Years day will furnish good opportunity for self-denial to get a good start"
 "But, James, I couldn't do that ex- claimed Mrs. Carrier in tonss of dis may" Just think of all those lovely boxes of bon bens which were sent sent, ss.,, so me me, "a as tbro ohristmas They did not cost me anything for they were not my purchase. It would be false economy to cast them aside"
 Very well. Mary, begin the New Year with your resolve, if you choose. weil-dressed, and the table must be as well supplied as now. You know I often bring home a friend to dine, and there must be no retrenching there.'
 T promise you, James, that you shall be satisfied in both directions. I do not mean to have less, but pay less, and am sure the end of the first quarter of the year will find with snug bank account to my credit
 "All right" agreed her husband" I'll give you the usual allowance for the house and your wardrobe, and hope you may not be disappointed in your plans, although I have not much faith in them. Don't expect any such reform in me. however. for do not believe in New Year reSolutions.'
 T wish you did" pondered his wife after he had left her for a visit to the club" 'I know what one I'll like you to make and keep. You belong to so
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-04
YEAR OF UNUSUAL THINGS.

The new year has got to make rapid Jtrides if it expects to equal the rec ord of the past as to unusual occur rences and advancements in many lines Of effort There are many di- Tections in which everyone would be pleased if 1913 did not begin to touch past performances and such includes disasters on land and sea for which 1912 was particularly prolific. It could also with much benefit to humanity shoE a large decrease in the cases where anarchy has displayed it's pres ence and check the hand of the assas- sin The past year recorded an at tempt on the life of Italy's king, the
 murder of the premier of Spain and efforts to kill the ruler of India and an ex-pTesident of this country Crime has been unearthed in all its terror and the call for reform never sounded louder or met with greater response. In discovery. the location of the south pole by Amundsen followed closely af
 ter the discovery of the northern axis. while in the affairs of nations the new China, the Balkan affair, the Central American difficulties, have all had their place In political affairs of this country a most unusual condition de- ve1eped and the .,igh cost of living has reached it's height. Economically the nation has progressed, great industrial problems have been encountered and large concerns have been brought to a more respectful position before the government. The banner crops and the wave of prosperity have had great influence upon the country. However, it has been a year of peace and the year closed with no warfare except political on our horizon. It was year of much progress and one which will have its influence on the future as lessons from it are drawn.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-04
IDEAS OF A PLAIN MAN
"As Thyseif."

Thou shalt love thy neighbor as myself"
 Did it ever occur to you then that the whole worthiness of your life de- bends upon the way in which you love yourself? It is manifestly impossible to love your neighber nobly unless you love yourself nobiy.
 The whole gist of superior living lies in superior seIf-1ove- You cannot respect humanity unless you respect yourself. You cannot love your wife unless there is in your own heart a secret beauty that enchants you. You cannot love your child unless there be in your soul some mirror that reflects his innocence and charm. You cannot be faithful to a friend unless you have in you foun- tain of faithfulness. And you cannot even love God, in any helpful way, if there be no glow of divinity which you recognize in yourself.
 The best part of my love which I bear to those I love the most is the consciousness that I am capable of a great love, that in me is g. high and noble son7sth3nE kha* snnpSda ae