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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1913-12-20

4 8 THE boat pointed its nose to-
~ ward the city. the solitary man
~ ct the PROV turned his back
ON freedom and gazed longing
Y 1t tho graystone penitentiary.
which seemed to be slipping away
from him and growing smaller and
co1ier a. distance lent the enchant-
sment Of perspective to his loneliness.
For Mulcahy, dazzled by liberty.
was very lonely indeed. Every mo
ment that the water widened between
him and the prison it lessened the
distance from the city, and in two
minutes more the man knew that the
metropolis, bristling with antogonism,
cold and strange and busy with its
holiday season, would be upon him.
and It filled his heart with q name
less dread.
But after all. he had only himself
to blame for his liberty. Good be-
havior" that was the thing that had
turned him loose from q comfortable
home. three square meals day. and
his companions Of the quarry.
II he had only transgressed few
laws, broken . simple rule or two, all
might have been we'll. He might
have eaten Christmas dinner with
Jerry the Spike. Bottles. Hank and the
whole ..appy crew who had contrived
70 spend another Christmas In the
pen" through trining indiscretions
committed In defiance Of the keepers.
These reflections were interrupted
b. the sharp teeth Of the wind snap
ping ct his legs through the thin
trousers and the threadbare coat.
He shivered - the boat locked. and
then took long breath 40 he walked
up the gangplank and out into-was
this freedom striking terror to his
soul?
He was only free to go anywhere:
but these people had their homes
70 60 to, each his separate "peniten-
tiary." where there were warmth and
food and human things to talk to.
He shut his eyes for an instant and
started bravely up the billy street that
led to First avenue. Then suddenly
q strange thing happened. He forgot
his misery and his wretched home.
sickness. At frst he couldn't realize
what the influence was, then he rec
ognized the soothing and thirst-inspir-
ing smell Of hops that poured over
him like 4 hot breath from the brew
cry ON the next street. This prompted
. thought which was Immediately fol-
lowed BY q sharp movement.
Mulcahy minded him Of the faded
nve-dollar bill he had In his pocket,
the last bounty Of the good home
across the river. He pulled It out and
looked 1t It.
It represented two weeks and q half
Of life: that 10. he calculated that
while he was looking for job It
would provide food and shelter for him.
II he couldn't ind . job-but that
thought ended with . look toward the
river; and again he saw the ''pen."
and another thought occurred to him.
II he didn't md anything to do, he
could 90 back to the pen" and beg
them to take him In. No. he couldn't
Do that. He squared his ragged
shoulders a. II trying to rise superior
10 the thought, for there was rem
nant Of pride in Mulcahy. albeit time
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1913-12-20
christmas-Tide.

The twelve days Of Christmas. :"
embracing the period between Christ
mas eve. December -, and Epiphany,
OF Twelfth Night. January s. il un-
known AZ Christmastide. Great as
the feast Of Christmas is, nothing can
be definitely traced ~ to its origin,
nobody knows who first celebrated It
or when or where, or how. We ind
that various communities Of Christ
ians kept the day on different dates
until about the middle Of the fourth
century. whan Pope Julins established
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1913-12-20
IS GROWING BEL TER
Each Christmas Sees Nearer Ap-
proach to Ideal.
slumanity Affected BY Teachings Of
Min Whoss Birth 70 Celebrated
Spirit OF Helpfulaess Prevails
Among Men.

.HA Wars may occur from
ABn time to time and nations
E48S&Ha continue to arm them
&3&Y selves, but steadily the
thought develops in the
minds Of men throughout
the renge Of civilization that tight
ing IN a wasteful. senseless, incon-
elusive method Of adjusting differ
ences, and that righteousness and
justice can be maintained by other
means.
Over nineteen hundred years have
passed since Christ was born. bring
ing the message Of pesce ON earth
and. good will to men. Before his
time the world knew mo- such doc
trins. There was the, law OF might.
and might prevailed. There were
rights. but rights were dependent up
on the strength Of arms and often suf-
ferad. The strong arm governed in
the AFFAIRS of men. The doctrine that
Christ preached was one Of enlighten-
ment, IN appeal to the reason, ad.
dressed to the higher self Of man.
Those who are discouraged by the
occasional outbreaks Of strife between
nations should take comfort in the
thought that there Is . steadily In.
creasing sentiment for pacific adjust
mehts, that the essential spirit Of
Christianity 10 ct work throughout
the world to bring men into more
reasonable relations. and that In the
international as well 40 the private
conditions Of life the doctrines that
were first preached in Judea nineteen
hundred years ago are becoming
steadily more dominant.
Christmas day naturally causes 4
reflection upon the state Of humanity
- affected by the teachings Of him
whose birth 10 celebrated. Men are
unquestionably kinder and more
thoughtful toward one another nov
than eyer before. There 10 more
charity in the world. and more jus
tics. and more earnest disposition t
bring humanity up to higher level
There II more widespread education
- . result Of this spirit Of helpful
ness, and there 10 less suffering
Mon are devoting themselves and
their Nyes to the study Of the needa
Of the less fortunate and 70 thu
aueliovation Of their condition. II
ali lands practical Christianity Il
working 10 the end literally Of bring
ing peace ON earth and good win Il
men.
The observances Of Christmas an
mere tokens Of the essential spirit o
the day, which IL more than the mer,
twenty-four hours Of this particular
calendar time. and extends through
out thu year. No matter how elabor
ate OF costly the gifts that are ex
changed, how beautiful and impres
siye the services in the churches
how extensive the decorations, Christ
mas n NO more sincerely, commemo
rated than by him who on this da,
psuses to remember what 1t means
who Eays tribute In his soul to thu
glorious Nxample Of Christ's life and
resolves to conduct his own a. nearl,
81 possible in imitation Of 1t. It /.
the perscnal Christmas celebration
that sounts, the individual effort Il
apply to everyday life that which un
dSrlies the occasion. that which begal
a{ Bethlehem over nineteen centurdea
axp.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1913-12-20

Egyptians, Romans and Greens q
antiquity were familiar with tho ~
Of Wigs which vsrs made q naaaral
haik
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1913-12-20
The YulsLoa.

NJ YOsO.10Xs 1855
When the Yulelog burns upon tho
hearth,
With carol, chime and Christmas
cheer.
n flre should kindle In each soul
/. To gladden. oil tho coming year.
Louisa II. Alcctl
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1913-12-20
TEACHES LESSON OF LOVE
chriseaoas the season Of Al Others
Whefe lts Beauties May %
Learned AneW.

OWE IL the keynote Of the
Christmas seaDon. The
greatest mystery OF life y
love. Who has not sought
to sound its unspeakable
depths? Who has not felt
its all-compelnng power?
Who has not surrendered
to It's irresistible force!
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1913-12-20

''Oh, Kitty! II ~ only I'D . D11oo
Of candy to put q Il wo1ldn't + -
Just lovely!"
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1913-03-06
Inauguration Of TWenty-Seyenth
President Is Witnessed by
Great Crowds.
MARSHALL SWORN M FIRST
Simple Ceremony In Senate Chamber
Followed by More Impressive
Affair on East Portlco Of
the Capitol.
Ry GEORGE CLINTON.

Washington, March 4.-In the pres
ence of vast throng of his fellow citi-
zens, Woodrow Wilson today stood in
front of the east portico of the capitol
and took the oath of president of the
United States. Thomas R. Marshall
already had been sworn in as vice
president, and with the completion of
the ceremony the ship of state was
manned by the Democratic party,
which had been ashore for sixteen
years.
AS the new chief executive of the
nation stood with barred head, Ed
ward Douglass White, chief justice of
the Supreme court, held before him
the Bible always used in the cere-
mony. Mr.. Wilson placed his hands
upon the book and in voice strong,
though somewhat affected by emotion,
swore to support the Constitution and
the laws of the country and to perform
the duties of his high office to the best
of his ability.
Thomas Riley Marshall swore feal-
ty to the Constitution and to the
people in the senate chamber, where
for four years 1t will be his duty to
preside over the deliberations Of the
members of the upper house of con-
gress.
Severely Simple Ceremonies.
Both of the ceremonies proper were
conducted in severely simple but
most impressive manner. The sur
roundings of the scene of the presi-
dents induction into office, however,
were not so simple, for 1t was an out
of-door event and the great gathering
of military, naval and uniformed civil
organizations gave much more than a
touch of splendor to the scene.
In the senate chamber, where the
the oath was taken by the man now
vice-president of the United States
there were gathered about 1000
people, all that the upper house will
contain without the risk of danger
because of the rush and press Of the
multitudes. It is probable that no.
where else in the United States at
any time are there gathered an equal
number Of men and women whose
names are so widely known. The
gathering in the senate chamber and
later on the east portico of the CAPT
toll was composed largely of those
prominent for their services in Amer
lea, and in part Of foreigners who
have secured places for their names
in the current history Of the worlds
doings.
The arrangements Of the ceremonies
for the Inauguration of Woodrow VIII
son and Thomas Riley Marshall were
made by the joint committee on ar
rangements Of congress. The senate
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1913-03-06

occupied. On the floor OF the cham
Der were. many former members Of
the senate who, because of the fact
that they once held membership in
that body, were given the privileges
of the floor. After the hall was filled
and all the minor officials of govern
ment and those privileged to witness
the ceremonies were seated, William
H. Taft and Woodrow Wilson, proceed
ed by the sergeant-at-arms and the
committee Of arrangements, entered
the senate chamber. They were fol-
lowed Immediately by Vice-President-
elect Thomas r. Marshall, leaning
upon the arm of the president pro
tempore Of the senate who, after the
seating Of the incoming vice-presldent,
took his place as presiding officer of
the senate and Of the days proceed
ings.
The president and the president
elect sat in the first row of seats di.
rectly in front and almost under the
desk of the presiding officer. In the
same row, but to their left, were the
vice-president+elect and two former
Independents Of the United States,
Levi P. Morton Of New York and Ad-
lai A. Stevenson of Illinois.
When the distinguished company en-
tered the chamber the senate was
still under its old organization. The
oath of Office was Immediately admin
istered to Vice-President-elect Mar
shall, who thereupon became Vice.
President Marshall. The prayer of the
day was given by the chaplain of the
senate, Rev. Ulysses G. B. Pierce, pas
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1913-03-06
Federal and State Troops, Men
From Navy, Veterans and
Civilians March.
GEN. WOOD IS Grand MARSHAL
Indians, Hunt Clubs and College Stu
dents Are In Llne-Enthuslastlo
: Spectators Continuously Cheer
the Inaugural Procession.
BY GEORGE CLINTON.

Washington, March 4.-The "Jeffer-
sonian simplicity" which Woodrow
Wilson requested should be observed
in every detail Of his Inauguration as
president did not apply to the inaugu-
raj parade, for IL was as elaborate as
such an affair usually is. The people
wanted It so, and they showed their
appreciation of the spectacle by turn
ing out by the hundred thousand and
cheering wildly as the marchers pass
ed with bands playing loudly and flags
waving bravely.
The newly inaugurated president re-
viewed the procession and smiled his
approval as he returned the salutes Of
the commanding officers, for all the
glittering show had been arranged in
his honor. Pennsylvania avenue, from
the capitol to the White House, was
full of color, music and movement.
People Enjoy the Sight.
The inhibition of the inaugural ball
and of the planned public reception at
the capitol had no effect as q bar to
the attendance at this ceremony Of
changing presidents. Masses we're here
to see, and other masses were here to
march. There was a greater demon
stration while the procession was pass
ing than there was four years ago.
Victory had come to party which
had known nothing like victory for a
good many years. The Joy Of posses
sion found expression in steady and
abundantly noisy acclaim.
President Taft and President-elect
Wilson were escorted down the ave-
nue. by the National Guard troop OF
cavalry of Essex county, New Jersey.
The carriage in which rode Vice
President-elect Marshall and Presi-
dent pro tempore Bacon Of the United
States senate was surrounded by the
members of the Black Horse troop OF
the Culver Military academy of Indi.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1913-03-06

The PROCESSION was in divisions.
with General Wood as the grand
marshal of the whole affair and hav-
ing place at its head. The display,
In the words invariably used on like
occasions, was impressive and brill
liant"
Wotherspoon Leads Regulars.
The, regulars of the country's two
armed service naturally had the right
of way. Maj. Gen. W. w. Wother1
spoon, United States army, was In
command of the first division, in
which marched the soldiers and sailors
and marines from the posts and the
navy yards within a days ride of
Washington. The West Point cadets
and the midshipmen from the naval
academy at Annapolis, competent be-
yond other corps in manual and in
evolution. the future generals and ad-
mirals Of the army, had place in the
first division.
All branches of the army service
were represented in the body Of regu-
lars-engineers, artillery, cavalry, In
fantry and signal corps. The sailors
and marines from half dozen battle
ships rolled along smartly in the wake
of their landsmen brethren.
The National Guard division follow.
ed the division Of regulars. 1t was
commanded by Brig. Gen. Albert L.
Mills, United States army, who wore
the medal of honor given him for con-
spicuous personal gallantry at the bat
tie of San Juan hill. General Mills Is
the chief of the militia division Of the
United States war department.
The entire National Guard Of New
Jersey was in line, and Pennsylvania,
Massachusetts,, Maryland, Virginia.
Georgia. Maine and North Carolina
were represented by bodies of civilian
soldiers. Cadets from many of the
private and state military schools OF
the country had a place In the militia
division.
The third division Of the parade was
composed of Grand Army Of the Re-
public veterans, members of the Union
Veteran league and Of the Spanish
war organizations. Gen. James e.
Stuart of Chicago, veteran Of both
the Civil and the Spanish wars, was
In command.
Thousands Of Civilians.
Robert N. Harper, chief marshal OF
the civic forces, commanded the fourth
division. Under his charge were po-
litical organizations from all parts Of
the country, among them being Tam
many, represented by 1000 Of It's
braves, and Democratic clubs from
Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia, Balti-
more and other cities.
They put the American Indians into
the civilian division. The fact that
they were in war paint and feathers
helped out in picturesqueness and did
nothing to disturb the peace. Mem
bers of the United Hunt Clubs Of
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1913-03-06
Bowels Get Weak
AS Age Advances
The First Necessity is to
Keep the Bowels Gently
Open With a Mild
Laxative Tonic
stocking.

Healthy old age is so absolutely de-
bowels that great care should be taken
to see that they act regularly. The fact
Is that as age advances the stomach
muscles become weak and inactive
and the liver does not store up the
juices that are necessary to prompt
digestion.
Some help can be obtained by eat
ing easily digested foods and by
plenty Of exercise, but this latter is
1rksome to most elderly people, One
thing is certain, that state Of con-
stipation should always be avoided as
1t is dangerous to life and health. The
best plan Is to take a mild laxative
as often as is deemed necessary. But
with equal certainty 1t is suggested
that cathartics, purgatives, physics,
salts and pills be avoided, as they do
but temporary good and are 80 harsh
as to be shock to delicate system.
A much better plan, and one that
thousands of elderly people are follow
ing, is to take gentle laxativetonic
like DR.. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin,
which acts as nearly like nature as Is
possible. In fact, the tendency of this
remedy is to strengthen the stomach
and bowel muscles and so train them
to act naturally again, when medicines
Of all kinds can usually be dispensed
with. This Is the opinion Of many
people Of different ages, among them
Mr. o. p Miller. Baroda, Mich, who
writes: II am 80 years old and have
been constipated for many years. Since
receiving your sample bottle have
procured two Soc bottles and ind that
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1913-03-06

ana. This is the first time In the his
tory of inaugural ceremonies that a
guard of honor has escorted a Vice
president to the scene of his oath TAX
ing.
Formation Of Parade.
The military and the civil parade, a
huge affair which stretched It's
length for miles along the Washington
streets, formed on the avenues radiat-
ing from the capitol. After President
elect Wilson had become President
Wilson and Observation-Disclosures Mar
shall had become Vice-President
Marshall, they went straightway from
the capitol to the White House and
thence shortly to the reviewing stand
in the park at the mansions front.
The parade, with Mai Gen. Leonard
Wood, United States army, as its
grand marshal, started from the capi-
toll grounds to move along the avenue
to the White House, where 1t was to
pass In review. The trumpeter sound
ed forward march" at the instant the
signal was flashed from the White
house that In fifteen minutes the new
ly elected president and commander
in-chief Of the armies and navies of
the United States would be ready to
review This troops"
II was thought that the parade might
lack some of the picturesque features
which particularly appealed to the
people on former occasions. There
were Indians and rough riders here
not only when Roosevelt was inaugu-
rated, but when he went out Of Office
and was succeeded by William H.
Taft. The parade, however, in honor
Of Mr.. Wilson seemed to be pictur-
esque enough in It's features to appeal
to the multitudes. They certainly
made noise enough over II
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1913-03-06

My plain talk to young men in my
last article certainly brought out
many responses from young men, l
take this means of answering them
briefly, for the benefit of other young
men who did not write nae. One
writer says:
81 was greatly interested. in your
talk to young men. / wish | was
strong and well as you describe your
self to be. 1 am going to begin at
once and follow your advice and take
care of myself as I ought to. l will
quit the use Of all stimulants, tea and
coffee, go to bed early. / will take
the cold water towel bath every morn
ing. l want to live to be old and
useful, like you. And / shall also
keep Peruna at hand, in case Of slight
ailments as they may arise. / thank
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1913-03-06

America rode in this division. Their
pink coats and their high hats ap-
parently were not thought to Jar
"Jeffersonian simplicity" from its
seat. Pink coats were worn on the
hunting field in Jefferson's day and in
Jefferson's state.
There were 1000 Princeton students
in the civic section of the parade.
Many Of them wore orange and black
sweaters and they were somewhat
noisy though perfectly proper. Stu
dents from seventeen other colleges
and universities were among the
marchers.
Cheering 10 Continuous.
All along Pennsylvania avenue, from
the capitol to point four block be-
yond the White House, the spectators
were massed In lines ten deep. The,
cheering was constant and Woodrow
Wilson cannot complain that the cere-l
monies attending his induction into
office were not accompanied by ap-
parently heartfelt acclaim Of the peo-
pie over whom he is to rule for at
least four years.
Every window in every building on,
Pennsylvania avenue which is not 90
cupied for Office purposes was rented
weeks ago for a good round sum Of
money. Every room overlooking the
marching parade was taken by az
many spectators as cound find want
age point from which to peer through
the window panes. The roofs Of the
buildings were covered with persons
willing to stand for hours In March
day to see the wonders of the inaugu-
raj parade, and many Of them partic-
ularly glad Of an opportunity to 60
home and to say that after many years
waiting they had seen q Democratic
president inaugurated =
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1913-03-06

section Of this committee was ruled
by q majority Of Republicans, but
there is Democratic testimony to the
fact that the Republican senators
were willing to Guido their Democratic
brethren in the work of making or
derby and impressive the inaugural
ceremonies in honor of two chieftains
of the opposition.
Ride to the Capitol.
President Taft and President-elect
Wilson rode together from the White
House to the capitol, accompanied by
two members of the congressional
committee of arrangements. The vice
president-elect also rode from the
White House to the capitol and In the
carriage with him were the senate's
president pro tempore, Senator Bacon
Of Georgia, and three members Of the
congressional committee Of arrange
ments.
The vice-presidentelect took the
oath Just before noon in accordance
with custom and prior to its taking
by the president-elect. Every arrange
ment for the senate chamber pro-
ceedings had been made go that they
moved forward easily and with GER
tain ponderous grace.
Marshall Sworn In.
The admission to the senate cham
Der to witness the oath-taking Of the
vice-president was BY ticket, and 1t
b needless 70 say every seat was
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1913-03-06
Dr.. Hartman's Plain Talk to Young Men

you in the name Of thousands Of 9TH
er young men, like myself"
To this letter replied:
My Dear Boy:-I cannot tell you
how much good your letter has done
me. To know that am arousing
the young men in matters Of right
living fills me with gratitude and en-
thusiasm. / want to help you. Write
me any time you wish and will con-
slider your letter strictly confidential
and give you prompt reply. Follow
the advice gave in my article. When
ever you have occasion to consult me
further do not hesitate. Let US be
friends. If you will be obedient to
me as a son ought to be will be
faithful and true to you as father
ought to be. Yours sincerely, s. B.
Hartman, M. D.. Columbus, Ohio.
Peruna is for sale at all drug stores.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1913-03-06

It is the best remedy 1 ever used and
does just what you claim for a. to the
very letter. l can not recommend 1t
too highly"
A bottle can be bought Of any drug
gist at fifty cents or one dollar. Peo-
pie usually buy the fifty cent size first,
and then, having convinced themselves
OF its merits they buy the dollar size,
which Is more economical. Results are
always guaranteed or money will be
refunded. Any elderly person can fol-
low these suggestions with safety and
the assurance of good results
If no member of your family has
ever used Syrup Pepsin and you would
like to make personal trial of it be-
fore buying 1t in the regular way of a
druggist, send your address, postal
will do-to DR.. w. B. Caldwell, 203
Washington St., Monticello, ILL.,, and
free sample bottle will be mailed you.