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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-24

Claus himself is derived from the Dutch San Claas."
 Ihey who would keep Christmas accord Ing to the ancient custom must set candle in the window on Christmas Eve and burn the Yule log on Christmas night 1T they are so fortunate as to have an open fireplace or to live in the country.
 The ancient kind of log was from the root of an old tree as large as the fireplace would accommodate. It is SUD- posed to be dragged into the house by
 pages or 'mummers' in fancy costume,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-24
Eperyzvhere for Centuries
 Santa Has Made the Rounds
By DOLLY DALRYMPLn

Every where for centuries on Christmas Eve there has been Santa Claus.
 The stockings which the American chill dren hang up began with little wooden shoes in Amsterdam, which were set in the chimney corner as early as Decem- Der 6.
 The reindeer myth came down from Woden's horse on which St. Nicholas was supposed to make his rounds in Holland.
 The Christmas tree is of made in Ger many" origin. and even old Mr. Santa
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-24

and they cast it upon the embers with great ceremony. The smallest page rides astride the log and blows the Christi mas horn. All this of course is for a gay and festive party, but the yule log may resolve itself happily into a fine, old, black log and a cozy circle around it.
 The yule log was once supposed to be protection against evil spirits, over which the Christmas season triumphed. It had to be lighted by clean hands," and around it the hospitality of the evening was dispensed with tale and song and jest.
 Rhymes and verses and mottos were composed for the yule log, and the singing of Christmas carols was part of the fes- tivities
 One of the oldest yule log rhymes goes like this:
 Come bring with a noise
 My merry, merry boys,
 The Christmas log to the firing;
 While my good dame she
 Bids all make free,
 And sing your hearts desiring.'
 An old Christmas custom in Denmark vas to go about blowing in the yule.'
 
 at sunrise and the town band of the vil- lage climbed to the top of an old tower and played old rhymes. four in number, one for each corner of the compass.
 Holly. too, was sacred to the Danish people, and was called the Christ thorn, the leaves typifying the crown of thorns. No season has ever been associated with more superstitions than Christmas-tide. some ill-omened. some otherwise
 For instance this from Germany: II you shake out the tablecloth over bare ground after Christmas dinner un- der the open sky, crumb-wort will grow on the place.
 If you are born at sermon time" on Christmas Day. you will see spirits. If you burn elder on Christmas Eve, you will discover all witches
 If you eat raw egg, fasting on Christi mas morning, you can carry heavy weights.
 Carry nothing out of the house on Christmas morning until something has been brought in. 1t is unlucky.
 If the fire burns brightly on Christmas morning it betokens prosperity.
 With the many superstitions concern ing Christmas the many customs and ideas and different modes of celebra tion none is half so sweet as just the old fashioned Christmas, when the children Santy (who has been a visitor now on Christmas Eve for centuries and cen turies past to come and fill them. Christmas is the childrens own day of rejoicing and Christmas Eve is a beautiful preface to the glad seas son of "peace on earth good will toward men,"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-24
Proper Diet May Help

To Mrs. A. L.: A trustworthy author ity says that diabetes in the acute form Is measurably corrected by proper diet
 So far as is yet known, the disease is incurable in the chronic stage, though it
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-24
FIRE AT ALICEVILLE
Store of T. V. Sterling Is Burned
 DOwn--Yalue $12,OOO

Carrollton, December 23.-(Special )-Fire broke out in the storehouse of T. V Sterling at Aliceville about 63O o'clock Monday evening, destroying the building together with the stock of goods which was valued at about $12,O00 with about 5000 insurance.
 The fire is supposed to have orieina ted from a defective flue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-24

The southern club Christmas tree and dance this evening will be- one of the gay events of the holiday season. It has been informally arranged. and is to be qoite ,,, tbo snitit of merriment expected to prevail at this season.
 yesterday odd little parcels were golns in at the club throughout the day anu' pfeperly ticketed. proclaimed themselves Christmas gifts from member to memoer of the organization Tonight you may find yourself the proud possessor or horn or A pair of roller skates or doll bs by. a tin horn or a an express wagon viftilv inscribed. for these are among the commodities that have been alfeaos received for the tree
 To members of the club have been sent cafds stating that the dancing tonight ls to be strictly informal and confined to club members and their ladies; that danc- ing begins at 2 o'clock and members are reauested to contribute no valuable gllts bat for amusement only. Those desiring te enter into the spirit of the occasion may send gifts tagged and addressed In care of the club carly today, or may orihg them this evening to be placed on the tree which stands in the center of the tuoor room This entertainment takes the place of the Christmas morning ger nan.
 The 0. E. D. club, composed of num- Der Of young men in the dancing set gave their annual Christmas dance last night at the Southern club, which was brilliantly lighted and permeated with the holiday spirit in holly. mistletoe and gay flowers
 Four hundred young people received in- tations to the dance and the number who responded to the hospitality of these ex- cellent hosts indicated their popularity
 In the ballroom back Of the orchestra was erected a huge question mark dotted with flowers and foliage. towering over the gathering and proclaiming itself the club emblem. The grand march was led by the president of the club, Mr. Joe Me lrtosh with Miss Elizabeth Prince. the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. E. M. Prince, and one of the pretty and popular girls in the college set. Miss Marguerite Lewis, beauty of the same set, assisted with NIr. Robert Mcpherson. Some exceeding lv attractive figures were introduced, in one of which the c. E. D. favor, q lovely pearl brooch, engraved on the reverse side with the c. Es D. emblem was presented.
 The chaperons included, besides the pa rents of the members of the club: MT. and Mrs. Edward l.. Norment. Dr. and Mrs. E. M Prince Mir. and Mrs. Frank Nell son, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. J. II. P. DeWindt, Mir. and Mrs. R. A. Lewis and Mir. and Mrs Porter.
 The marriage of Miss Marie Emily School and MT. James Spenser Pedigo oc- cured yesterday at il o'clock at the home of the brides mother at 1414 South Twelfth avenue. The Rev. S. A. Ebinger officiated,- and but the intimate friends ana family circle witnessed the ceremony.
 The bride was modishly attired for her wedding in d travelling suit of blue cloth, with which she wore small hat trimmed with a band of goura. MT. and Mrs. ] Spenser have gone to Bowling Green, Ky,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-24

Mrs. ]. Y. Hurry gave d box party at the Lyric Tuesday to compliment Mrs. Lee r. sherman of Kentucky, Mrs Seviet ot New Orleans and Miss Elizabeth Kel- losg Of Connecticut, the guests of Mrs. j. H. r. DeWindt Besides the three honorees and their house hostess the party included Mrs. Oscar Turner. Mrs. Robert Brown and Mrs. Hury.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-24
A Student of Astrology

Lack of time has kept me from re- spending to the appeals for horoscopes that l have read in the Corner am only a student of the ancient and worthy science of astrology, which has offered good counsel to men from the beginning of history. Guided by a star, the wise men of the east came to the child, Jesus of Bethlehem. These magni were the most magnificent men of the century, deeply learned in all the knowable, and the truth of that knowledge prevails to- day. To everything there is season, and time to every purpose under heaven. Astrology can be of great serv- ice to one in directing in season and time to every purpose. To know this and to follow 1t is to possess the secret of successful life. But above all planetary influences which rule our destiny there shines within us a light divine our God given spirit, and if ye be led by the spirit, ye are not under the law If Iil- liam and Charles will send me the hour, month and year of birth, I will gladly send them letter of understanding. My obligations to the Corner are many, and as yet uncanceled. FARMERETTE.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-24

night at the D. D. dance at the News paper club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-24

ManonhdandsHo Hand
Bf Marion llsnland

may be soothed by a correct diet Nitro
 genous foods must be used. excluding sugars and starches. Among the articles of food allowable are eggs, cheese, but ter, poultry, game and all kinds of meat except liver; fish, oysters. shell fish, let tuce, cabbage, celery spinach, tea, cof- fee and chocolate-all without sugar. Some of the prohibited foods are rice, oatmeal, flour, starch, buclxwheat, corn meal beans peas, potatoes, grapes, pears. peaches, apples cherries ba- nanas, melons, onions, etc. Gluten bread: One-sixth cake dry yeast, one cup of warm water. one heaping tea spoon of butter. and two and one-half cups Of gluten flour. Mix thoroughly cover closely, and let itsrise over night. Knead into 1oaves in the morning, using as little gluten flour as possible: let it rise and bake half an hour. Gluten nuf- fins: Two cups of gluten flour, two cups of milk, one egg well beaten, two teaspoons baking powder. Mix thoroughly the flour and baking powder. stir in the egg and milk, mixing well. Pour into hot gem pans. Az
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-24

visit Mrs. J. T. Gardien, 9iO Nineteenth street. south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-24
!DCLrYsr1ArrY.sI | lPHILOS

Li'l Honey, dar's CT lot uv Boys dat hates ter Put on LONG PANTS jes' buffore Christmas, kaze dey don't want ter give up dey LONG STOCKINGS! NaW'm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-24

FRESH XMAS CANDIES REGULAR Toe POUND PACKAGES
 FOR soc; HALVES 3Oc. sUTTON'S. SD AVE. OPPOSITE, RtyOJt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-24

James Roberts and Etheridge Manning came up from the university and were the guests of James A. Downey, ,Jr, Tuesday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-24

or the fascinating new steps were g. number of grownups who enjoyed the ex- citement and delight of the youngsters
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-24

The Children's Fete at the Phoenix club was beautiful event of yesterday aft ernoon enjoyed by scores of children. The dancing and games and ipnumerable amusements kept the little people enter tained for several hours and during the late afternoon, among the tiny tots cir cling about through the ballroom in many
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-06-13
CANNOT EvAok .ts- 100000.

SAN BERNARDINO --- Henry J. Wells, a Chicago millionaire. made aa intellectual attempt to dodge the "thir- teen hoodoo." He applied at a local office for 0 lower berth in . standar Pullman.
 Thirteen dollars please" said the clerk.
 Not on your life! I'm not runnin : into any hoodoo pile -ups," said MT. Wells. Give me tourist"
 The clerk handed him sis in change.
 T can give you berth No. I3 tour. fist" he said. but Wells merely giared.
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-06-13
MOVING BOG iMPERlLs
 THOUSANDS IN IRELAND

CARRICK ON SHANNON, Ireland A quakIng mass of bog several square miles in area is on the move in ths neighborhood of Carrick, and the panic stricken inhabitants are fleeing.
 The slide has been brought about by abnormal arins. Vast aeas in ths counties of Leitrim and Roscommon are submerged and many families arc isolated.
 The shifting bog appears to be 6 morass broken up by huge fscurss filled with water. Deperate effor 5 are being made to check the mass hy drainage.
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-06-13
JAPANESE SUBMARINE
 LOST WITH ALL HANDS

HIROSHIMA. Japan-A Japanese submarine, attached to the protected cruiser Hirado. has been missing for three days.
 Naval authorities believe she has met with disaster and that all On board have been drowned. The sub marine had been sent to search fo. torpedoes. lost during a practice or Kakumatima.
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-06-13
S1I. MARY's lEpiseopaD CHURCH

Tomorrow tfirst Sundy ofter Trim ity) services as follows:
 Celebration of Holy Eucharist. g a. m.
 Sunday -schoola nd bible class. II a. m.
 EvensOng at 8 with sermon in ser. ies on The Christian Character" Sub. ject: "Love-Human and Divine Gods Love Consistent with Suffering -l'roblem of Sin--Means of Loving God" At the offertory will be sung Shelley's "Hark. Mark, My Soul."- Mrs. sheldon. Mrs. Christian and tHe choir.
 Strangers nd visitors. and the ubltc generally. are invited to attend.
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-06-13
WEATHER REPORT

Nome June II. Temperature Max. A above; min s4 above. Barometer .9Ez lnches Weather-Cl. ..Oy. Mn d-S.. mi4es per hour.
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-06-13

valdez.-G. A. White of Port Wells and Valdez is reported to have struck excellent pay on Flat creek. Nelchina district. He is located on No. I6 above discovery on Flat, and has succeeded in freezing hole to bedrock. a depth oS IA feet. He is said to have gravel which runs 40 cents to the pan. A number of others have found good pay in that district some of which runs as high as $2.00 per square foot.
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-06-13

Valdez.-A big shipment of machin- cry and equipment for the Gold King at Shoups Bay has been received here. Charles R. Crawford, the general man. ager of the company Is at present in yestigating the best trail to the mine. Among the equipment received is an elsctric light plant and a set of crush ing rolls.
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-06-13
'sp9sei0 T1Mg is HERE.

Have you had your Spring Cleaning done yet: if not, why not? We are prepared to do cleaning pressing and repairing in the most up to-date and thorough manner fol ladies and gentlemen. We clean hats.
 We make alterations. Suits made to order.
 All work guaranteed to give satis' faction.
 Prices reasonableN
 Your patronage earnestly solicited NOME TAILORING COMPANY Between segcrstrom & Hagen and
 Zehner Jewelry stores.
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-06-13

Ruby.-Indications for a good sea. sons work are very promising Cid lund & company are preparing to work large crew on 1 and Bear Pup. which is limit tributary of Long, coming in at Discovery.
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-06-13

Nome. Alaska. JuJne 12. 1914. Temperature-Max. 46; Min. 3s. BarOmeter-2s.8g inches. Weather-Cloudy. Wind-East, 8 miles per hour.
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-06-13
ARE FRIENDS MIssING3

It so the INTERNATIONAL SEARCH COMPANY. Paulding. Ohio. may be able to locate them for you quickly. Send stamp for particulars. Adv
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-06-13

Do you read the Daily Nugget sn1 ksep abreast oi the do,nss ot the ou. side world! Subscribe now, $200 psr month delivered every night before : o'clook
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-06-13

Fairbanks.-The Newsboy has bee T compelled to shut down on account of the fuel supply. Until such time as the road is completed and coal avail able at a reasonable cost development work will only be carried on.
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-06-13

Fairbanks-Prospectors on Girchell creek believe they have struck a new mining country. Good pay having been found in several instances. Girchell creek is a tributary to Johnson river.
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-06-13

Tairbanks.--J. c. Kinney has brought in the news of another rich strike on Hamomnd river in the Kuy- ukuk country. The last strike was made by Bowman and Schofield on number { below. The ay streak Is from 10 to 90 feet in width and the dirt averages up to $1oO per pan. h one 6-foot thaw they took out over $4,000 ana from block of ground 65
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-06-13
(Frorn Our Exchanses.)

Jualin.-The Juaiin Alaska Mines 10. has been incorporated for s2.0o0.00 by ". B. Hoggart as president and J. n. Kirk as secretary. The principal vlace of business named is New York city.
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-06-13
AT Ths NEW EAGLs

Oio Lsw's t1urtsr Rye ana tas Fs noIs Asheston eovrbon Wn,skeyA D,st'iIsc .spr,n0 iS6s iSoe bought in bond and reduced to so pss esns by O. 6. government. ey shs sosxis 0silen.
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-06-13

This ;s gOuu time to start right. Subscribe for ihe NUGGET and know what Is going on.
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-06-13

Are you e subscriber to the Nig pet7 if not why notf
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-06-13

Latouche Island.-A concentrator is soon to be built hero which it is claim ed will revolutionize the copper min ing industry of Prince William sound. The new system will use fuel oil in- stead of coke and it is claimed that 2 per cent copper can be handled at Il profit. The concentrator will be in stalled by Mir. Sorberg, who installed the Kennecott concentrator.
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-06-13

Fairbanks-Things are looking good all along Fairbanks creeks. There are a number of small outfits working now and the majority of the men have found sufficient pay to warrant them opening up extensively in the sum- naer. l.. Rogge is working on Pat. Mehan's ground at the mouth of Al- der creek. He will put in a scraper as soon as the weather conditions will permit. Two other operators doing ex- tensive development are Jim Parsons and the Pastime Mining Go.
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-06-13

Misunderstanding to Geo. Shea of Iditarod. the strike on Wilson creek on the lower Yukon Is genuine. Good pay having been found on Q number of claims. The creek which is about IS miles long. has been staled from its source to it's mouth
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-06-13

uNExcELLEp NEWS sgRVIcA Of the Nome Daily Nugget Sz.oo pef month delivered to your homes every night before ( o'clock.
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-06-13

Seward-The Skeen-Lechner Mining Go. have ordered roller mill to be added to their equipment. The mill will be shipped from Seattle at an early date This addition will increase their outfit to 50 tons day nt very little additional expense.
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-06-13
ALASKA NOTES

feet square over s1S,ooo was realized
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-06-13

Valdez.-The Tasnuna Gold Mining Company has been incorporated in Seattle for $750.0O0. Samuel l. Silver man is secretary and manager; Arthur Lang is president; John Lyons. vice The property is located on the Tas |. nuna river at mile-76 and consists of four claims. A tunnel has been driv aa in 50 feet exposing a 3-foot vein which runs an average of S175 per ton. Al one point stringer about 6 inches :n width was found which showed values of $200.0OO to the ton. The company expects to develop the property this season and install 8 mill.
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-06-13
Classified Ads. Ar c'sss'RsH Ads Mus' es ps'~ ''
 AH<anNs
FOR sk.LE.

FOR 0klg. FOR SALE.-2 HI. r. Fairbanks Morse gasoline engines. Just the thing for beach mining Davis -Calox Core Drills with coup lings for 500 feet of drilling. Els pecially adapted to au@. 'z prospect Ing. Inquire of Geo. D. Schoheld.
  FOR SALE.-Hand and gasoline pros pecting drills at Walkers shop. cor. Lanes Way and Srd Avenue.
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-06-13

Landlock Bay.-The Temple Copper Mining Co. will spend $10,000 in devel- oping their property and expect to be shipping in six months.
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-06-13

Valdez The Ramsay Rutherford Co. is installing Il 5-stamp mill. three engines. together with crushing ani concentrating machinery. They are prepring to erect two new buildings. 1sx24 feet. Henry Deyo. one Of the members of the company. has been in Seattle and San Francisco for several weeks securing the equipment and has shipped up 255 tons. including the supplies. This company is actively prosecuting development work. They have two leads on their property. one of which averages $s6 to the ton s.nl the other SIS. It Is 8 close corpora ton with no stock for sale.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-24
DRESS PLEA-ISGs, BUTTONS GOV.
ERRED, REMNANTS, DRESS FORMS.


KNIFE pIeatings &c a yard and up; ac-
Gordon pIeatings. 4c yard and up.
Buttons covered from scraps OF goods,
Zoe a dozen and up. in all styles,
sizes and Colored ivory rims. FeIe
penn ants. pillow covers, etc. button
holes made by hand or machine. 90
each and up. Pinking, hemstitching,
tuck ing. hemming. 5ponging. Dress
forms IN all latest styles Davenport
PiesttIng, Eatton q Pennant company.
2SO So Putnam. Phone Davenport
T2S. Send for circulars
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-24
Argus Branch Offices

For the accommodation OF Its patrons
IN various parts of the city. The Arg
has established system of branch o.
fees, where subscriptions and want ao-
Veraising may be received and any in
formation left that may pertain 70 any
department of the paper, news or busl-
ness. It is also planned to have st each
of these branch offices every evening
supply of copies of The Argus OF the
day, so that any subscriber who may
have failed under any circumstances TO
receive the paper, Will be supplied free
, or charge.
The Argus chain Of branch Offices
includes the following:
J. J. Kipps notion Store. 4515 Fifth
avenue.
H. e. Rowe's pharmacy. Ais Four
teenth avenue.
Schneider's drug store. Twenty-sev-
enth street. Seventh avenue.
Hetmbecks pharmancy. s22 Third ave.
hue.
Wagner's grocery. 6l4 Fourth street
J. WaltCn's notion store. Seventh
street. Fourteenth avenue
Ullemeyers drug store, Eleventh ave-
nue. and Fifteenth street
c. Roys. grocery, $50 Eleventh
street
Elm Street drug store. Thirtieth street
and Fifth avenue.
College pharmacy, Seventh avenue
and Thirty eighth street.
Olson grocery. thirteenth avenue and
Tbirtieth street.
Steiner drug store, corner Fifth ave-
nue. and Twenty-third street
Tasting & Pewe grocery, 132S Twen-
ty-siXth street
T. E Kelly s. Son. grocery. 1s2s
Ninth street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-24
Legal
Noticc OF Final settlement.

ceased
Public notice IS hereby given that
the undcrs gned, Rose LaNeile, as ad-
nlinistratriS OF the estate OF Thomas
l.. LaNelle. eccea sed hac this day filed
her anal report and settlement as sue,
in tie probate court of Roek Island
county, and hearing on said report has
been SGT Tor oct. 30. 1914. at 10 O'clock
may appear and make objections there
TO. and H. no objections are nled said
report VIII be approved at that time.
and thu undersigned VIII ask FOR am
order q distribution. and win also ask
=, be disCh Urged
Rock Island. IL. Oct c, 1914
ROSE La NEILF
Administrative.
James Il. Murpny. aIic-ney
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-24
LEGAL
.soEtion-Notlce OF PubIIca'Ion.

AdoFtion-Not-ce of Publication.
safe of IlHn1.s. County Of Rock Is
10 Joseph Hodges. and All whom II
.sFf- Concern
rake notice. that on the 23rd day Of
grsober 4 y 1919. petition was MED
30 william J. Plttman and Addte Pitt
,,-ar H. INC county court OF ROCK Is
I--d s.-.ufv. FOR tine adoption Of a child
r.-.F cecil william Hodges SOW
----Its- ,-0i4 r ppsar within 20 days after
az e9te Of this notice ana show cause
ngalnat such application, me petitls.H
cree q adoption entered - -,
HENRY b HUBBARD. Clerk
Dated Oct. q. 1915.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-24
The Markets

z;zso and New York markets fur
40 BIZ E. W. Wagner & Co.. mem
N Chicago Board Of Trade; grain,
-,sisions, stock asnd cotton: private
r-ss 10 all financial centers. Core
u,-sents On the New York Stock and
C-.ua Exchanges. Thi-city Office in
re sos, Best building Phone Rock
I'D 33c.
P.J. MCCORMICK. Manager.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-24
NctIc~.

siDpi River Commission. 1911 Interna-
Ji6nal Life Building. St Louis. No. oct.
g. 191f-Seaied proposals for con-
strucfing about 225 900 cubic yards OF
oarthwork ia the Elsberry Drainage
District. so. will be received here un-
~ II a N NOV. %. 1914, and then
publicly opened. Information on ap-