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The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1914-12-26
HAPPY NEW YEAR CUSTOMS
Celebrations Of the Mumm ~ In Older
Days In Ensand-Tending to
Revive Visiting.

On Friday, January 1, the mummers
VIII mum-that's their way of ush.
ering in the New Year. How many Of
them know the beginning of the Gus.
tom-or the ending! 1t began in.
nocently enough, but by the seventh
century 1t amounted to "diabolical
paganism," outrageous. blasphemous
Rulilans robbed and even murdered
under the pretense OF merrymaking
Not all was frightful. however. In
Rome slaves were waited upon BY
their masters and the poor reapec
veritable harvests, which was but nat
ural, since II all came from the sat
urnalia of the Eternal City.
In England the mummers performed
plays, spoke dialogues and imperson
ated famous people, especially kings
and warriors. Songs were sung both
by the mummers and their entertain
ers. Here is one:
To shorten winters sadness
See where the folks with gladness
Disguised all are a-comlng
Right wantonly a-mumming.
In those days they loved, too, ia
masquerade as animals, bears and
unicorns being especially favored dis
guises. SCOTS couplet summed IL
up:
Who lists may in their mummlng see
Traces OF ancient minstrelsy.
At last this mumming came 10 be
menace as well as a nuisance, anc
the chaste Henry VIII made 1t a mis-
demeanor to wear a mask
II was George Washington who
made the day what It once was ii
this country. Said he; Never forget
the cheerful and cordial observance Of
New Years day" The celebration
grew and grew, until a generation OF
so ago, the scenes enacted at some
receptions were simply disgraccful, so
ciety having progressed some since II
was good form 10 imbibe until the i'm
blber quietly slid under the table
or late years there has been a tend
ency to revive visiting on the FIRST
day Of the year. But It is all very
informal and every hostess knows
each and every one of her guests
which was not always the case when
1t was the fashion to have as many
as possible and any man counted one
An amusing story is told Of one host
ess who, in a lull, left the line ano
went over TO the punch bowl in the
back parlor, saying to man sh.
didn't know: What is your name? }
don't think | know you" He told her.
She didn't remember II, so she asked
him with whom he had come. lie
said he had come by himself, where
upon she ordered him out. Imagine
her chagrin the next day upon receiY-
ing from this man a letter she hau
written to a relative In a ncighborlhB
city asking that he visit there when
ever he should be In the city. Also
to be reminded by him that he mao
sent his letter OF introduction and re-
ceived cards. which he also incloSeu'
In the holiday rush she had Simply
forgotten the new name.
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1914-12-26
A Nrtu urar'H prayer
By DAVID CORY

God grant that ! the new yea, through
May stioe tDiih heart and soul 10 do
Those thing, tohieh are most good and true.
God grant that ! each morning start
My duie, icih cheerful heart.
And eheeyfuiiy perform my part.
To Uedr smile all through the day.
To Danish thought, unkind Gtoay;
And when my bedtime comes. to pray.
To say my prayers Wiih folded hand,
A, night come, softly Ger The lands.
To Him. who always understands.
And phen The bell, on Nep Years ddlon
Proclaim The bright New Year Is born.
And I alOdte on NetO Years morn.
pray Him whisper loo and ,uee,.
To help me guide my Wdyward feet.
Lest 4 forget my prayer 10 meet.
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1914-12-26

moved, and the sides opened out. Tack
the pieces to opposite sides of the
stick handle.
BY holding the handle In the posi-
ton shown in Fig. 4, and shaking
from side to side. the tin wings will
flap back and forth and make a splen.
did cracking, crashing noise.
II you have never tried pulling upon
a string rubbed with resin, you cannot
appreciate what loud shrieking
sound is produced in this manner.
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1914-12-26
Officer!

Officer
He climbed on the rear platform OF
an early morning street car and an.
nounced to the crowd:
Gimme room, gents, I've got the
foot'andmouth disease"
The crowd gave him room and no.
gan TO size him up.
"surest thing you know" he went
on, as he rolled cigarette. "Corns
and the toothache."
"Fares!" yelled the conductor, and
the crowd resumed Its smoking.
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1914-12-26

Figure shows the idea adapted to a
toy that is quickly put together. Get
an empty tin can, piece OF heavy
wrapping paper, piece OF stout wrap
ping twine, and a piece OF rosin. Dou-
BILE the wrapping paper, pierce hole
through its center, stick the end of the
cord through It and tie a large knot
on 1t Zig. 81. Then tie the paper
over the open end OF the can as
shown in Fig 6. and trim on the pro.
jecting edges. To operate, pull firmly
on the string. at the same time allow.
Ing It TO slide through your hand.
Copyright BY A. Nicely Hall.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-10-29
. Halloween Orders.

Police orders have been issued de-
signed to check roWdyism on Halloween
A certain license will be permitted 10
children in the playing of the pranks
that are a feature of this survival of
ancient customs, but there Will be no
official tolerance for the advantage that
is taken by grown-ups to break the ordi-
nary laws Of good behavior and public
order One of the difficulties about the
continuance of old customs like Hal
loween celebration is that they degen-
crate ir', mere roughness without the
redeeming quality of harmless good
spirits Children are. of course. quick to
take advantage of any relaxation in the
rules Of conduct to have fun" They are
not qualified to discriminate between
legitimate pranking and harmful mis-
chief. Halloween is an occasion, as
rule, of considerable destruction of prop
erty. which the police are now instructed
to check as far as they can. Parents
should cooperate in this matter by in
forming their children that Halloween
is not a proper time for committing actua
injuries.
disappearing can be carried on harm
essly and innocen:ly, and this the po-
lice are instructed to permit. But the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-10-29
The Administration and New York

Secretary McAdoo denies the story that
the administration is iukewarm toward
the candidacy of Gov. Glynn. He as
sures the democratic managers in New
York that every member Of the admin
istration desires the election of every
democratic candidate on the ticket
Why not?
1t is all along Of Charles F. Murphy
Some democrats have urged both Gov.
Glynn and Mr.. Gerard to come OUT
against Mr.. Murphy: to tell the people
moi only that they are not A1urphy's men,
but ..at they deplore the Tammany
leaders prominence and influence in the
party and desir. and will work for a
change in that direction.
With part of the request both men
have complied Both have said that II
elected they will be their own men. and
consider tho party's and the publics gen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-10-29

eral welfare. 1t was easy for them to
say this. and it should be easy for the
public to believe it. Their records. in
office and out, show them to be square
and competent men,
But they have not lambasted Mr.. Muir
ply. They have not said that he is a
boss, and an influence discreditable and
detrimental to the democratic party and
| should be driven out Of political life.
Whatever their opinion Of him may be.
they are mum as to its nature.
Was this part of the request reasona-
BILE? Are they not copying an illustrious
example in ignoring it? Mr.. Murphy is
a power in his partys affairs at nome.
1t counts for much whether he is active
or languid in a campaign. II active he
musters good many voters on election
day; if he is languid small returns at
test it.
Two years ago neither Mr.. Wilson
nor his campaign managers denounced
Mr. Murphy after the adjournment OF
the Baltimore convention. His retire
ment from the leadership of Tammany
was not demanded, nor threat made
that in case of Mr.. Wilson's election
Mr.. Murphy should be made to walk
the plank AS result, Mr.. Murphy
entered into the campaign with spirit,
and, assisted by the bull moosers, carried
New York for the Baltimore ticket. 1t
was as notable an exhibition OF what
Tammany could do in the state "neh
on its mettle as the organization had
ever given
Gov Glynn and Mr.. Gerard are de-
pendine on Tammany for election. 1t is
their sole hope, and the organization is
at work for both. Why. then. should they
dish their campaigns by affrontlng the
leader of Tammany? Their heads are
In the Tigers mouth. Why should they
kick the animal in the side while they
are In so perilous a position? A wilson
democrat in New York who should knife
Gov. Glynn or Mr.. Gerard because OF
their refusal to take fall out OF Mr.
Murphy would, in effect, condemn his
chief
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-10-29
Prepare for the Rush.

l.
immigration officials and others who
are in position to obtain advance in
formation are of opinion that at the
close of the European war, or before
the close. if it Is possible to get over
to this side before the war ends. there
will be a rush of European immigra-
ton to the United States passing by
far all previous records. From Russia,
Poland, Austria. Belgium and even from
Germany this peaceful invasion will be
coming, say those who undertake to
speak with some degree of authority
upon this matter. If this forecast is
accurate. immigration authorities. ma
tional and state end civic organiza-
ions that make a speciality of social
problems should be devising ways and
methods. even now, for dlsposing OF
this extraordinary influx to the ex-
tent that there shall not be popula-
ton congestion in certain spots. The
United States can easily absorb three
or four millions of good population ma
terial if it can be only rightly placed
There is agricultural opportunity In
the south Atlantic and gulf states for
at least 100000 of thrifty land tillers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-10-29
The Statesman at Home.

He had made his preparations
To explain his attitude.
On the destiny of nations
He discoursed with strength renewed
He had theories worth expressing
AS to taxes, food and rents.
And he longed to be addressing
His beloved constituents.
But his theories went unheeded
By the crowd that gathered thick
They exclaimed, More cash was needed
For improving this here crick!
And the postmaster needs firing
And he murmured, with a sigh.
Food for thought they're not admiring
What they want is pork and pie
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-10-29
The Germans Checked in Flanders

The hSht1nS IN fidIOeiS appears ~
have been halted through the exhaus-
ton of the opposing armies. The nght-
ing of the past week has been marked
by the most frightful slaughter Wnile
the reports, coming almost exclusively
from French and English sources. nave
dwelt chiefly upon the losses OF the Ger
mans, the allies must have SUFFERED
Krievously as we'll, though IN what pro-
portion cannot be known in the absence
of authenticated accounts of the casual
ties. The Germans. however, have been
on the offensive in this movement, striv-
ing desperately to break through the
allied lines in an effort to reach Calais.
and in such a. movement they nave
necessarily paid a terrific penalty. AS
fast as their advancing forces have been
moved down reinforcements have been
poured into the gap, but seemingly the
word has now been passed to halt the
movement, perhaps to permit additional
troops to be brought within range of
call, or maybe because of definite
change of plan. In either case, at the
present time the battle of Flanders, in
which the Germans were the aggressors,
would seem to have been lost by them
for lack OF the accomplishment of their
objective.
So closely aligned are the forces that
from the sea to the Franco-Swiss
corner that it is difficult to determine
the limits of definite engagements. The
fighting takes place simultaneously at
various points in this great battle front,
one encounter leading to another in an
adjacent region, and at times the strug-
11o ha a 70 a
ton wave from one end of the line to
the other. The latest phase of the cam
paign has been marked by a furious
light at the northern end of the lins. &C.
companied by French aggression in the
region below Verdun. Now it would seem
that the activity in the north has ceased,
but it will doubtless be succeeded by
other fighting at some point to be re-
vealed In later dispatches.
So urgent is the German necessity to
accomplish results before winter comes
that there can be no long suspension of
hostilities. 1t is not likely that there
will be a repetition of the prolonged
deadlock which was known as the battle
of the Aisne. when the two armies lay
within close range behind confronting
intrenchments, with occasional skir-
mishes and assaults. If the German plan
to reach Calais has been frustrated some
other aggressive maneuver must be IN
1ertaken in an effort to break the allied
line. A retreat from France and perhaps
from Belgium. it is suggested, has been
contemplated at Berlin as the alterna-
tive to failure to secure an impregnable
lodgment in France before cold weather
comes. Yet this thought is naturally re-
pudiated by the Germans. who refuse to
admit any degree of failure in the west
ern campaign, although their detectives
have not yet been reached.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-10-29

rough horseplay in the streets that on
some occasions marks the evening in this
city is to b. suppressed. Halloween can
be an evening o. real pleasure. but
II can at the same time be made hideous
for those who do not relish rowdyism
and violent disorder. and 1t Is to be
hoped that this year Washington will
strike the happy medium which will en-
able it to enjoy the night without the
drawback of abuses of Halloween oppor-
tuntties.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-10-29
The Unresented Personality.

What are your friends qualifications
for the appointment you wish me to
obtain for him." inquired Senator Sor-
ghum.
''he hasn't any special ability"
DO you call lack of ability quail
fication?"
NO. But it's an advantage. A man
who hasn't ability can make friends
without creating envy. and everybody
is rather pleased to see him get helped
along at public expense
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-10-29
The Ohio Vote.

From the Cincinnati Enquirer.
The population of Ohio has continued
to increase during the past two years,
and approximately the states total vote,
if all cast, would reach 100000.
Considering the active work of the diff
ferent political parties. of the advocates
and opponents of prohibition and the eff
forts of the suffra gists, upward of
100000 votes will be cast at the cleo
ton next month
The vote that stayed at home in 1912
will be largely in evidence at this COM
ing election. and it may prove the de-
cisive factor in the campaign.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-10-29
Explaining an Escape.

Were you ever among cannibals?'
asked Miss Silligal.
YES" replied the constant traveller.
"And they didn't have you for din
ner?
Certainly not. Let me see, / met
some cannibals just before Easter"
"Oh, I see. How lucky for you that
you met them during Lent
"a good natured man. said Uncle
Eben, "ain't Untitled to much credit ii
de only reason he don't worry is dat
he's too lazy to keer whut happens"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-10-29

The Thanksgiving proclamation does
not directly indicate where credit for
this nations comparatively happy cir
cumstances should he placed. But mem
bers of Congress who are out for re-
election hope their constituents will be
shrewd enough to take the hint
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-10-29
Hard Diet.

From the Philadelphia Evening Telegraph.
We fail to see why SO much fuss
should be made over the fact that the
Austrians are eating horsefiesh when in
a few more days some of the politicians
will be eating crow right here in our
own country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-10-29
A Canal Boom.

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The canal business is looking up. The
Panama is again ready for business, the
Cape Cod is camoring for custom. and
over there in Belgium the canals are
Offering strong inducements for the pat
ronage of light warships.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-10-29

When Mexican leaders are content to
express their reasons for some ones
retirement by words instead of warlike
demonstration it must be admitted that
the cause of peace has made great
progresS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-10-29

Mr.. Barnes must realize that there is
not much sympathy to be worked up
in libel suit brought by a man who
has spent most of his active life in
the tempestuous atmosphere Of New
York politics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-10-29
The Chauffeurs' Test.

From the Detroit Free Press.
Great Britain wants 1000 chauffeurs
to serve at the front. This is one way
of finding out whether those taxi drivers
are as fearless rs they appear to be.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-10-29
Our Exports.

From the Knoxville Journal and Tribune.
There is nothing psychological in the
,, increasing exports from this country; 1t
only means that Europe can't get along
without what we have and that the
United States Is the only place to get
them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-10-29

Levying tribute on the Prince of
Monaco represents about the only
liable system yet discovered for beat
ing Monte Carlo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-10-29

Some delay in getting a cargo of
Argentine beef into distribution will
be inevitable owing to the necessity of
going over every consignment and
carefully changing the price tags.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-10-29

Reduced steel values do not cause
the railways to cheer up on the theory
that they will be able to buy supplies
cheaper.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-10-29

A number of New York people are in
clned to vote for Sulzer simply be-
cause they are sure Tammany would
not like it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-10-29

Belgians who can secure passage to
America will be welcomed as citizens
who may be depended upon to favor
national policy of peace and industry
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-10-29

The Presidents Thanksgiving proc
lamation is direct defiance to a num-
Der of calamitists who thought there
was not going to be any thanksgiving.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-10-29

While Roosevelt does not always
get" the man he goes after, there is
no doubt that he frequently spoils the
pleasure of the campaign for him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-10-29

There is some establishment that Prof.
Munsterberg should be able to create
SO much controversy without being
engaged in a political campaign.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-10-29

In a time of so much general disquiet
it is not likely that any diplomat will
complicate the situation by venturing
to insist on d discussion of the Mon
roe doctrine
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-10-29
SHOOTING STARS.
BY. PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Egoist's Vocabulary.

Father" said the small boy, what's
a bon mot'?"
Some little joke that you turn on the
spur of the moment"
And what is 'wheeze'?"
Some other fellows joke"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-10-29

1t remains to be seen whether Mrs.
Carman's desire for vindication will
put the public to the worry and ex-
pense of new trial.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-10-29

AS rnie. the war news is to the eff
feet that neither censorship has gained
anything decisive in the way of leave
to print.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-10-29

King Cotton is emphasizing the
proposition that calico is more regal
rairnent than ermine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-10-29

A lot of the men who get around and
Sing the dear old college songs
weren't allowed to break in and spoil
the tune when they were at college.
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Delicious favor, hickory
smoked; will put an edge on
your appetite.
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-03-04
REvOLUTlON|STS
 ARE SENTENCED
srec;al Nugget Service.

SreciaI Nu00es Servsee'
 El.DAPEST. March +.-Scntence was today pusscd on thirty-two Ruth rrians who were charged with invit- ing tho people to rebellion against the Arstro- Hungary government.
 The most severe sentence given was imposed upon father Alexius. n Rus sian priest. who was considered to be the head of tho revolutionary movc- mont. The fact that the leader was given only four and one-half years imprisonment and the other members If tIic band charged with tho attempt tO overthrow tho monarchy were all given lighter sentences is taken as an indication that the imperial govern mont did not take the efforts at TO- bellion as matters of very serious mo- mcnt.
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-03-04
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

In the Commissioners Court for th' Precinct of Fairhavcn territory f Al. aska, Second division. In Probate. In the matter of the estate If Will iam M. Myers, deceased:
 Notice Is hereby given by the un- d..rsigncd. the administrator of said estate t" the crrditors "f. and [" ull persons having claims against the said deceased to exhibit their claims. with the necessary vouchers. within six t6) months from the date of this notice to the said administrator at his office at Candle. Alaska.
 Dated at Candle. Alaska. this 10th day of February. 4. D.. 1914.
 I. I. CONNoRS.
 Administrator. March 5. 10. II, 24. S1.