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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-09

Two American aerop1anes are en- tered in the international competition for safety devices which opens in France in February
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-09

A commission, appointed by Post master General Bur1eson. began an Investigation of the postal service at PhfIadelphta-
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1914-12-11
Continued from last week
SYNOPSIS

Owing to hard times and the failure of
Ebenezer Rules factory the people OF Old
Trail Town contemplate buying 40 pres
ents and having 40 Christmas.
A fown meeting is held. and the deci-
sion is reached to have no Christmas. not
even for the children.
A notice to this effect is signed by near
~ every one. Mary Chavah receives a
letter from her sister Lily's boy.
This boy asks her to take his six-year-
old brother, son of Adam Blood. a lover
who Tilted Mary for her sister Lily.
Mary prepares to welcome him. Despite
their resolutions many people find 1t diff
cult to cut out Christmas altogether.
Ebenezer Rule, grieving for his dead
son. Malcolm, and his dead wife, finds the
boys hobbyhorse in an unused attic.
Boys and girls are unhappy because
there will be no Christmas. Women re-
greet that Mary's boy will find none await
ing him..
Children OF the town are rehearsing for
a funeral on Christmas. They are plan
ming TO bury Santa Claus.
Ellen Bourne plans to nave a Christ
mas tree and urges her husband to adopt
a little boy at once.
The good townsfolk secretly prepare to
gather at Mary's house on Christmas eve
TO welcome the little boy.
One after another different people break
the anti-C christmas pledge. The spirit OF
Christmas softens the hard heart OF Eb-
enezer Rule
He gets the h~obbyhorse for Mary's boy,
whose train ia DELAYED. Every one Is
happy in preparing a Christmas welcomes
for the orphan.
The boy arrives In safety, and the town
that was not to celebrate Christmas hap
PLY celebrates II after all.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1914-12-11
CHAPTER XIII.
christmasina.
. EN- minutes after Mary chavah

- EN- minutes after Mary Chavah
had left her house every win
dow was lighted. a fire vas
kindled In the parlor and neigh
bors came from the dark and fell to
work at the baskets they had brought
1t was marvellous what homely cheer
arose. The dining room table. stretched
at its fullest length and white covered.
was various with the yellow and red
Of fruit and salads. the golden brown
of cake and rolls and the mosaic Of
dishes. The fire roared in the fat
topped stove on whose wings cover
ed pans waited. and everywhere was
that happy stir and touch and lift. that
note of preparation which informs a
time as sunshine or music will strike
its key.
my land. the oven-the warming
oven! Mary amt got one. However
will we keep the stuff hot?" Mis- Wins
low demanded. What time is it,"
WED ought to had my big coffeepot.
We'd ought to set two going. dunno
why | didn't think of it." Mis- Moran
grieyed.
"Well.'' said Mis- Mortimer Bates.
.'when the men get here-if they ever
do get here-we1l send n of 'em OF
somewheres for the truck we forgot
What time is itY'
"Here comes a whole CARLOAD Of
folks" Mis- Moran announced. Il
hope and pray they've got the oysters
they'd ought to be popped In the
baking oven a minute. What time did
you say 1t ISL"
ITS twenty minutes past z" Mis-
Winslow said. pushing her hair
straight back regardless of its part.
"and we amt ready within 'leven hun
dred miles,"
"Well. If they only all get here"
Mis- Bates said. ringing golden and
white stuffed eggs on Mary's blue plat
ter. Its their all being here when
she gets here that | want. / amt
worried about the supper-much."
'The roads black with folks" Mis-
Moran went on. I'm SO deadly afraid
I didn't make enough sandwiches. oh,
/ dunno why it wasn't given me to
make more. I'm sure!"
who's seeing to them in the par
lor? Who's getting their baskets out
here? Where they finding a place for
their wraps? Who's lighting the rest
of the lamps? What time is it," de-
manded Mis- Winslow, cutting her
cakes.
"Oh." said Mis- Bates from a cloud
Of brown butter about the cooking
stove, Il dunno whether we've done
right. i dunno but we've broke our
word to the Christmas paper. | dunno
whether we amt going to get ourselves
criticised for this as never folks was
criticised before"
Mis- Winslow Strengthened up from
the table and held out a hand with fin
gers frosting tipped.
WELL" she said, with a great period,
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1914-12-11

the great bulk of the building. but
left naked In light the little office. He
stood looking at 1t. as he so rarely
saw it, from part way across the road.
Seen SO. it took Oh another aspect. as
if it had emerged from some costuming
given it by the years. The Office was
painted brown and discolored. He
saw it white, with lozenge panes I'M
broken, lowered curtains at the win
dows, the light of lamp and wood
stove shining out. And as sharply as
If it had been painted on the air, he
saw some u~nimportant incident in his
life there-a four wheeled carriage
drawn up at the door with some Christ
mas guests just arriving and himself
and Lefty and Malcolm in the open
doorway. He could not remember who
the guests were or whether he had
been glad to see them. and he had no
wish in the world to see those guests
again. But the simple, casual. homely
incident became to him the sign of
all that makes up everyday life. the
everyday life Of folk-of folks-from
which he had so long been absent.
His eye went down the dark little
street where were the houses OF the
men who were his factory hands
Just for a breath he saw them as
they were-the chorus to the thing he
was thinking about. They were all
thinking about it too. Every one Of
them knew what he knew. Just for a
breath he saw the little street as 1t
was--an entity. Then the sight closed.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1914-12-11

Of to show our good VIII. IKE the wom-
en- with the supper. Well. why not
take him some little thing even If it Is
Christmas?.
"Oh. WELL. said Simeon. that way.
II you make it plain Il amt for Christ
mas. OF course we amt to blame for
what day his train got in on"
"Sure we amt" said Abel conf
IDENTIFY.
Ebenezer was moving away.
WEI call in for you in half an hour
or So" Abel's voice followed him
Wen slip out after the boy gets there.
There won't be time before-what say.
Ebenezer?"
Il think not said Ebenezer. You
don't need me-"
"Well congratulations anyhow"
Abel called.
Ebenezer stopped on the crossing.
"What for?" be asked.
Man alive..' said Abel. Don't you
know Bruce has got a little grip
mo" said Ebenezer. .1-didn't know.
I'm obliged to you"
He turned from them. but instead
of crossing the street to go TO his
house he faced down the little dark
street to the factory. He had walked
past Jenny's once that evening. but
without being able to force himself to
inquire. He knew that Bruce had
come a day or two before. but Bruce
had sem him no word. Bruce had
never sent any word since the condi-
lions of the failure had been made
plain to him when he had resigned his
position. refused the salary due him
and left Old Trail Town. Clearly
Ebenezer could make no inquiry I'M
der those circumstances. he told him
self. They had cut themselves of
from him definitely.
How definitely he was cut off from
them was evident as he went down the
dark street to the factory. He was
strangely quickened from head to foot
with the news of the birth of Bruce's
child. He went down toward the fac
tory simply because that was the place
that he knew best. and he wanted to
be near II. He walked in the snow
of the midroad. facing the wind. steep
ed in that sense of keener being which
A word may pour In the veins until the
body flows with it. The third genera
ton: the next of kin that which
stirred in him was a satisfaction al
most physical that his family was
promised its future.
Nellie Hatch and her lame sister
were watching at the lighted window
as IL there were something to see.
Must be kind Of dreary work for
them-liying,' he thought. Il s'pose
Bruce is pretty pleased-pretty pleas
ed"
At the corner some n spoke to him
with a note of pleasure in his voice.
1t was his bookkeeper. with his wife
and two partly grown daughters. Ebe-
nezer thought of his last meeting with
his bookkeeper and remembered the
mans smile of perfect comprehension
and sympathy as if they. too, had
something in common.
.Family life does cling to a man."
he had said.
That was his wife on his crm and
their two daughters. On that salary
OF his. Was it possible, it occurred
to Ebenezer. that she was saving egg
money. earning sewing money, win
ming prizes for puzzles-as Lefty had
done?
Outside the factory. the blue arc
light threw a thousand shadows on
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1914-12-11

but through him ran again n a sense
of keener being. SO poignant that now
as his veins flowed with it. something
deeper within him almost answered.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1914-12-11
CHAPTER XIV.
Waiting.

) wheeled impatiently from
where he stood. He wanted
TO do something. At the end
of the street he could see them
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-12-08

Died in the early morning of Deem
Der the Ord at the home of his daughter
Mrs. John B. Brazier, Mr.. John M.
Howell, aged 70 year. Mr.. Howell had
been in i'll health for the past several
years, and his passing away was due to
a general break down. He had been a
life long resident of Charles Town and
Confederate Veteran. having entered
the army as young man, and was a
member of Baylor's Light Horse, then
commanded by Capt. George Baylor.
Mr.. Howell is survived by one SON.
Harry L. Howell, of chicago, and one
daughter, Mrs John B, Brazier, of this
place. Funeral services will be held or
Saturday afternoon, in Zion church a
8 o'clock. Interment in the church
yard.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-12-08

A relief ship to sail from Baltimore.
The undersigned have been appointed
and will serve as a committee to receive
money, no matter how small; food, such
as -four, bacon. beans, canned goods, etc;
clothing: new and old, for men, women
and children to be sent by relief ship
from Baltimore to Belgium.
6. w. Warrington,
d. S, Hughes.
R. l.. Withers.
b. F. LangdoD.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-12-08

Died, at his home in Cumberland
Wednesday, after a lingering Illness
Micheal Higgins, B. & 0. R. r. en-
ployee. He was formerly foreman
of the Winchester branch and lived
in Halltown. Surviving him are a
daughter, Mrs. Maggie Mckenzie, anc
two sons all residing in Cumberland
Edward Higgins of this place arC
Patrick Higgins, of Sandy Hook arr
brothers. His wife was Mss Llzzl'
Boiler who died a few months since.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-12-08

Mr.. Peter T. Barnes, SO years old, i
prominent miller of Fairmon., w. Va
died in that city on Sunday morniny
after an illness caused by the infirmi-
ties of advanced age Mr.. Barnes was
the grandfather of Mr. Frank B.
Robinson, of this place.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-12-08

Notice. IA Demorist Medal Con-
test" will be held under the auspices
of the local w. C. 7. u, in the audi
forum of the High School on Dccem-
Der 10th. at s p. m The contestants
are pupils of the school and pleasing
program, consisting of music and reci-
tations, has been arranged. Your at
tendance will be appreciated. Admis-
sion l0c.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-12-08

The Opera House was packed on We'd
nesday evening, when the drawing for
the suit of clothes took place as adyer-
tised by Manager Henson. Mr.. George
Phillips was the lucky man and held
the winning number.
Quite reduction on sugar and coffee See
8. II. Lands.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-12-08

Children's UNI brellas also mems and Ia
dies A. B. Department Store,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-12-08

James Warfield, a respectable and
Trustworthy colored man died sud
denly at his home in Bolivar Monday
Before the war he was owned by
the Briscoe family, of near Charles
Town.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-12-08

Coats and Suits reduced for Holiday Sell
ing A, b. Department Store.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-12-08

Born to Mr.. and Mrs. James Shirley
son.
DR.. R. E. Venning and Col. B. D.
Gibson have purchased new Maxwell
machines
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-12-08
Sale of Real Estate for Taxes.

lot or will be sold for much
following
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-06-12
GAME LAW FOR BULL BATS.
They Relish Boil WeeVils-Uncle Sam
Recommends State Laws.

Washington.-Strict game laws in
the Southern states for protection of
the night hawk or bull bat whose
presence in cotton sections is declar-
ed to be of inestimabIe value as
check to the boil weevil, was recon-
mended in a special bulletin issued by
the department of agriculture. The
night hawk, with several sorts Of swal-
lows, says the bulletin, feed on the
weeviI while on the wing, While wrens
and martins render valuable service
to the farmer by picking the insects
from refuse in the cotton fields and
from growing plants. The department
declares the night hawks value to
sportsmen and as food is infinitesimal
compared to the benefit it renders cot
ton growers.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-06-12
ULsTERITEs RECEIVE ARMS.
Daring Feat of Irish Yachtsman Sc
cures Rifles for the Ulster Army.

Belfast.-The armory of the Ulster
Volunteers" was strengthened by the
addition of 5000 Mauser rifles, as the
result of daring gun-running feat Of
an Irish yachtsman. A portion of the
consignment was landed to the south
of Donaghadee, sixteen miles from
Belfast, but most of the rifles were
delivered on the quay at Belfast, and
the cases were removed under the
eyes Of the police by specially select
ed volunteers.
After the final passage of the home
rule bill, Belfast at first was ominous-
ly quiet British troops from Irish
garrisons were FASTENED to the city
in anticipation of an outbreak. The
Ulster Unionist Volunteer Army had
long threatened war in case home rule
was forced upon them. A serious out
break is expected at any moment.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-06-12
Divers to Rescue Bodies.

Quebec.-The cruiser Essex was pre-
pared to leave here for Father Point,
where her divers will attempt an in
spection of the wreck of the Empress
of Ireland. The Essex has a modern
outfit for submarine work and her
divers will be able to penetrate the
corridors of the sunken vessel. Nearly
500 bodies are believed to be in the
hulk.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-06-12
To Probe Shin Disaster.

Montreal, Canada.-The news that
Lord Mersey, who presided over the
British inquiry into the loss Of the IT.
tanic, is to be member Of the royal
commission appointed to investigate
the Empress of Ireland disaster, was
received here with satisfaction. AS
Lord Mersey was president of the Ii.
anic court, it is assumed he will be
similarly honored when the royal com.
mission meets here. The Canadian
members of the commission are Chief
Justice Ezekiel Mcleod of New Bruins
wick. and Sir Adolph E. Routhier
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-06-12
U. S. Treaty With Japan.

Tokio.-The Japanese-American arbi.
tration treaty, it was announced by
the government, has been ratified by
Japan. The treaty ratified by Japan
pledge the contractor governments to
arbitrate all questions excepting only
those affecting vital interests, indie
pendence or national honor and the
rights of third parties.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-06-12
Rin Lumber Company Fails.

Savannah, Ga.-The Great Eastern
Lumber company, capitalized at ST.
600, 900. went into the hands of re-
ceiyer. It is understood the concern
is solvent, but was unable to obtain
working capital 1t was on applica-
ton of the Union Trust company of
Detroit. Mich, holders of bonds total
ing $685. that the receivers were
Amounted. Thomas H. Goodbody, who
has been in active charge of the COM
pany's affairs; Charles R. Dunn and
John X. Pray are the receivers.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-06-12

Washington.-Pr legislation
which wou,d revolutionize the system
for compensating railroads for carry
ng the mails is threatened with delay
because Of differences of opinion in
'ongrcas as to the pay to be accord
I'd carriers for space occupied.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-06-12
Roosevelt In France.

Cherbourg, France.-Col. Theodore
Roosevelt arrived here on board the
steamer Olympic on his way to Spain
to attend the wedding of his son, Ker-
nit Roosevelt, to Miss Belle Wyatt
Willard
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-06-12

A lazy man is always anxious to get
busy when there is nothing to do.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-06-12

Fortune never disappoints the man who
knows he will fail
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-06-12
AUTOMOBILE TIRES
AT FACTORY PRICES
SAVE FROM 20 to 60 PER CENT

All other sizes in stock. Non-Sk.I
tires Is per cent additional, red tubes
ten per cent above gray. All new
clean, fresh, guaranteed tires. Best
standard and independent makes. Buy
direct from US and save money.
per cent discount if payment in full
accompanies each order. c. O. D. on
10 per cent deposit. Allowing ex-
animation
TIRE FACTORIES SALES co.
Dept. A Dayton, Ohio
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-04-11
PALMER IS FOUND
GUILTY OF FRAUD
Jury Decides That Head of the
Michigan Buggy Go. Issued
False Report

GRAND RAPIDS. Mich, April H.
(Special.)--A jury in United States
district court, late Friday afternoon.
handed down verdict finding Victor
l.. Palmer. financial head of the de.
funct Michigan Buggy Co. guilty OF
obtaining money under false pretenses
In having sent a false statement of
his hrm's condition in an effort to
obtain loans from II banking institu-
ti0ns.
The jury returned the verdict after
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-04-11
LYCEuM.
81

"The Rejuvenation OF Aunt Mary"
will be the Offering of Vaughan Gla-
ser and his stock company next week
In the Lyceum theator. As the title
suggests. the story concerns the sud-
den discovery OF q middle aged lady
that existence need not be OF an ex-
clusively duh and drab hue and that
even an elderly spinster may be par
doned for occasionally throwing her
cap over the windmill Aunt Mary. de-
seif TO be lured by her harem. scs rem
nephew Jack. into the whirlpool Of
New York gaiety and 40 delighted
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-04-11

So minutes of elaboration.
Palmer's attorneys have until Ap, !.
20. to file q motion for new trial and
II Is expected that they will take ad
vantage OF this opportunity.
The case has attracted interest In
all parts OF the United States. as II
was brought under an entirely new
application OF the fraud statute and
the verdict will. 1t Is believed. have
a great deterrent effect on the prac-
tice of fraud through issuance of false
statements.
The maximum penalty for sending
false statements through the mails
In an attempt 10 obtain money, IL
$1,000 fine or five years i'm prison.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-04-11

almost incredible swiftness. Clyde
iIagcr and Walter Goodwin, singers
and musicians use their own compost
tons exclusively. featuring I'm on To
War" and "a Day at the Circus.
hundred Yard DASH Leslie Thurston.
the xylophone girl: Leonard and Louie.
singing and talking acrobats. and new
Keystone comedies will complete the
the picture show. preceding the daily
matinee. will be the 10l Ranch produce
ton, 1.-THE Last Ghost Dance" intro
ducing hundreds OF indians and all the the
ranch In Oklahoma. Two other sub
jects will be THE, War Dog" an In
cident OF the Balkan campaign. and
story.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-04-11

celIent chance OF wrestling the title
from Johnson. In his Cadillac theater
engagement he will. box three exhibit
tion rounds with his sparring partner
and will demonstrate shadow boxing,
rope skipping and other training
stunts. The burlesque show IL o new
one. and H. headed by Billy Spencer.
acters have MADE him a fsvcrite With
local lovers OF burlesqus. Others In the
company are Lew Hoffman. Al. Berger.
Eddie Boyd. Madge Hughes, Nellie
yeola. Lillian Emmsrstte and win Nell
Lavender. The hrst part is called Two
Lobsters;" and the second, I'm Cali
fornia." Vaudeville acts will be con-
tributed by Madge Hughes; Boyd and
veola and Lew Hoffman, HAT Maniac"
- FAMILY.
Walsh Lynch q company In "Huck-
ms Run" fAvorite one-act playlet.
will be the leading act In the Family
theater next week. "Huckins' Run"
c csts s1s 0t town. whsrs e u fails in
love with An orphan and saves her
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-04-11

Mrs. uaa ParnelI wen her oS0e salt
$500 TG:,Hn.e villa ra.ss IN ysaSe
lnry granting her the full amount.
The suit grew out OF the seizure by
Pungs OF a boat he had sold to a
had bought a new engine and other
equipment and when the boat was
taken away her engine and other
things went with IL. The boat was
seized when Pungs and the third
party disagreed over the payment.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-04-11

instruments. smith and Farmer.
comedians. specialize In humor and
song. Lester aad Mours will present
an Interesting skit In which singing
and dancing predominates. Eugene En-
nett. Irish yodler. In said To be the
only son OF Erin who has successfully
accomplished yodeling, supposed to he
Crotty trio IL composed Of singers,
dancers and comedians. New motion
pictures will complete the bill
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-04-11

facture their own Ice. from a secret
process, before each performance. "A
nkaterH. they are Without rivals. COM
inning skill and grace. Marion Mum
son. versatile protean actress. will
present a. fast moving playlet. "The
kidnapping Of Blanca In which there
are st,N characters. representing almost
A. many nationalities. and Miss Mum
son passes from one 10 the other With
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-04-11

DSAW0HuSE Sb1HkMAN
with CHASER stsck Co, In Lyceum
IL she with the experience that she de-
termlnes 20 devote the reminder Of
her days to the cultivation OF her own
and her friends enjoyment. The play
is clean. clear and wholesome. The
three acts are located in q New York
state village and New York city
be played by Constance Kenyon. one
Of the most popular OF the Chaser. CON-
pany. Preceding 1.-THE Rejuvenation OF
Aunt Mary" as q curtain raiser. Mr..
CHASER and Miss Courteney will present
the ons-act playlet ,"Drifted Apart"
AVENUE.
Uncle Toms Cabin perhaps the
most popular play known. to the Amer
lean stage, will be presented, next week
by the Permanent, Players In the Ave-
nue. theater, for the week, beginning
acter in the Harriet Beecher stowe
romance OF the south preceding the
Civil war will be faithfully represent
Cd. and With eclored jubilee singers.
company. The story OF the play opens
in the home of<Uncle Tom. the faithful
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-04-11
IN LOCAL PLAYHOUSES !

played BY Harry A, Starr: Milton No
bles will be Marks tne lawyer: Robert
Homberg. sambo; Russell Brady, III
mon Legree; Gladys and Treilis Kren-
er, little EVA. and Harry. Eltza's son,
respectively: Topsy. Ruth Amos; Aunt
Ophelia, Lynda Earle.