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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-06
WHO IS GOING TO PEORIA IN JULY?

Who Is going 10 Peoria 20 the an
h1ai Mississippi Valley Power Boat
association regatta on July .. 3. and 4,
his year?
Boat clubs OF the tri-cities are plan.
aing TO hold meetings in the near
l1tare In order TO arrange for the trip.
-aa II Is thought that every one who
oNhs boat who has the money 10
lent one or who has a friend 10 loan
S-e should 20 TO the regatta and give
.-e hree cities a good representation.
mere may be some local boats enter
n the races. but at any rate IL is
so0eo that all will attend who can
Do 90.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-06
ROCK ISLAND HIGH
LEAVES FOR GAME

The Rock Island high school basket
ball team, under the leadership OF
Coach Corneal, left late this after
noon for Geneseo, Ill, where a game
will be played tonight with the fast
school quintet OF that city. The Gen
eseo five has improved greatly of late
and expect to give the Islanders
hard fight for honors. The following
were taken to Geneseo for the game:
Chalk. Glass. Kipp, Reeves, Rinck.
Hinckley and Andrews
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-06
Quips and Quirks
BY n. r. POD.

Baseball Jottin9s.
How strange it seems every second
rate bal. player who signs a Federal
contract Immediately becomes a major
league star.
Strickland Gillian would do well to
rewrite some OF his famous poem on
"Off Ag'in, on Ag'in, Finnigin,' select.
ing King Cole. William Killifer and a
few other OF those baseball jumping
Jacks as his heroes.
Poor old HOnus Wagner has certain
~ been sighted by the Feds. They
haven't even offered him a contract.
Now that the Feds have sigInd all
the players. We would suggest that
they start in on the ground keepers.
We wouldn't give a hang il the Fed
erals would sign that guy who yells at
the top of his voice. Fresh buttered
popcorn" just as the jumps is about
10 announce the batteries for today's
game.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-06
CUBS CAPTURE THREE
FROM MOLINE BOWL ERS

The Cubs won three straight games
last night at the Harms alleys, their
victims being the Moline fire.
In another contest Moline won two
of three from the Stock Leaders, while
the Cubs captured two out OF three
from the Cross Countrys.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-06
INVE5T 500
OR MORE IN
-" PREFERRED
4 10 CUMULATIVE

and participating stock. with a bonus
OF Common Stock which should pay
large dividends. An Illinois corpora
tion of highest standing and estab-
lished business is behind this issue.
Full information and banking refer
ence furnished Address ''W. H."
care of Argus.-lAdv.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-06

has also scheduled several games with
Muscatine. The latter city is favor
able to the proposed schedule in this
league for this season.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-06
Such a Postscrint.

4 local firm recently received a
postal card from a customer which
read. please send. ME your latest
catalog." And down below was writ
ten, ''P. S. Have changed my mind;
don't send It,"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-06

pect 10 return TO Rock Island late Sat
uTday night or early Sunday morning.
with two more victories chalked up in
their favor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-06
The Best way We Know.

a young lady writes and asks how
10 tell bad egg. Well. We don't ex-
actly know, We never told any; but il
we did we would certainly break it
gently
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-06

sist in making love in street cars,
theatres and other such public places.
Correspondence Department.
Dear Sir: 1 am a young grocery
clerk. A nice young lady came into the
store today and said, Have you any
honey?" / answered. mol but I'd
like to have one" Did do right
Worried George.
That all depends, George, upon the
size of your pay envelope We cannot
undertake to solve matrimonial prob
lens.
Dear Sir: How many did the Brit
ish bring over here during the Revo-
lutionary war?-Alice.
Well. Alice. we can hardly answer
that, but Wen venture to state there
were a blame sight more than they
took back with them.
Quoth the Raven, "NeVermore."
All, ha, and also tee hee. We got
through the column for once at least
without any of that dreamy poetical
stuff.
1t is reported that the major leagues
will soon take their players south for
the spring training trips. And also,
the Federals will take a lot of the
majors players south, too.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-06
We Don't Understand This.

Why is IL that a man refuses to give
cent TO a male solicitor for an or
phans' home. but will give ali he has
except his disposition TO some beau
tiful young female canvasser out after
coin TO establish a home for indolent
fish? And then he'll console himself
with saying. MY. what would those
poor indolent fish do without n home?"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-06

Lies Little Annoysnees.
That snookey-ookey couple who per
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-06

sist in making love in street cars,
theatres and other such public places.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-01
TAMMANY VIEWED FROM AFFAIR.

From The Arsonaut (San Francisco.
The smashing" Of Temmany would be
q more dramatic and convincing circum-
stance IL this stunt had not been pulled
on In precisely similar fashion so many
times before. Tammany is beaten-very
badly beaten-upon q straight issue Oc-
easional beatinge are 10 Tammany pre-
cisely what heas are eaid TO be to a dos.
q discipline, stimulus and an assurance
OF the underlying force Of sustained VI
tahty. Occasional beatings of Tammany
are not only good for New York City. as
affording much needed assurance OF its
underlying virtue. but they are good for
Tammany itself. Give TO Tammany an
unbroken course OF successes and II
would ultimately smother in It's own fat
4 nd wailoping now and then. while BY
no means limiting II 10 a career OF COM
monplace decency. does restrict It's more
grossly criminal tendencies. Defeat does
for Tammany precisely what a period OF
hard time. does for a community: II tones
down the explorations Of It's spirit re-
calls II to the maxims Of prudence and
moderation and holds II within the lines
essential TO ultimate and sustained sue
cess.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-01
A CLOSED TOWN.

From The Utica Daily Press.
Aurora. in Illinois. has new blue law
ordinance forblddinE toll on Sunday ex-
cspt by restaurant keepers. confectionery
stsres and streetcar crews. The moving
pieture theatres were open. however. last
Sunday. the owners Of the playhouses
teiiins the police that their labor was
non work but art" and did not come
within the meaning OF the ordinance.
JuYt why confectionery stores should be
pesmitted 10 do business on Sunday I'M
del a blue law is not explained. for
cssdy is not absolutely necessary OH
sunday and can be purchased the day
before. Intoxicated persons were arrest
edss toiiers because they iabored along
thS streets and other arrests VIII follow
sss complaints are made.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-01
FOXES DESTROYING GAME BIRDS.

From The Utica Press.
A Uticsn who spends a great deal Of
time In the Adirondacks is authority for
the statement that foxes are very nu-
merous in that region and are working
havoc with the game birds Some time
ago pheassnts were introduced in certain
parts OF the woods and they were doing
nicely. but during the last year the foxes
have practically exterminated them.
Woodcock. particularly when nesting, are
easy prey for foxes. as tho birds arc very
reluctant 10 leave their nests, and they
have sustained heavy losses. AS an H.
lus,ration OF this the Utican saw but two
woodcock nests In the Adirondacks last
year. whereas in previous years he has
seen as many as thirty in a season. while
he was nshing on the trout streams
Grouse. too. have suffered severely. be-
cause Of the foxes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-01
METROPOLITAN 3eoGGssa
s s s%sSS TONIGHT e.; ;;i SO :
PUCCINI NIGHT

NM. AMAGO, ALTHOtst. tRlSTALII.
Entire Nctr. Orchestra. Cond., Hageman.
Tomorrow az sl5. Tosca. Farrar; Caruso.
Scott. Pini-Corsi. RosSi Cond.. Toscanini-
Tues al = Phila Chicago Opera Co. Il
time Don Quchotte. Garden, MarcouX debut.
Dufranne Warnery. Nicolay. con. Campanini
WedatS.i5. Girl OF the Gold West. Destinn /,
Caruso. Ainato. City. Didur. Cond.. Polacco.
Thurs. NJ 80 Walkuere. Gadski Fremstad.
Oher: ger debut. Braun. Ruysdael Hertz.
Thurs. at = Madeleine. Aida; Aithouse Seq
urola Cond.. Polacco Don Pasquale. Bori;
Cristallt Scott. Pini-Corsi Cond.. Toscanini.
Fri AZ : Koenigskinder. Farrar. Robson /;
Torn. Goritz Reiss. Ruysdacl Cond.. Hertz
sat tc. Amore DEF Tire Re. Bori. ferrari-
Fontnna, Amato. Didur. Cond., ToscaninL
Sat. at :. Pop. Prices. Aida. Gadski ODER;
Martin cflly. Rothicr. Cond.. Polacco.
HARDMAN PIANO USED.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-01

Forty-six recruits have been secured in
the 18th Regiment in thirty-three DAYS.
largely as the result OF advertising. An
effort Is being made to recruit 100 men
in 100 days. and so far the number Of
rev men secured is ahead Of the sched-
ule General A. l.. Mills. L. s. A, will
review the regiment on February II. and
the ball OF the non commissioned officers
will follow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-01

A review OF the eth Regiment by Briga-
der General +. +. Austin. chief Of coast
artillery. will he held In the armory on
Wednesday night. February ls
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-01

Veterans OF the 18th Regiment will hold
their annual dinner next Thursday night
at the Hotel Ormonde. Brooklyn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-01

First Lieutenant William T. Doyle. OF
Company Of the esth Regiment. has
been appointed captain Of the new Conn
pany NJ, which he helped TO organize.
Captain Doyle was formerly member
OF the eth Regiment. and has secured
number OF very promising recruits.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-01

There was great deal OF criticism
against the Hon. Douglas Mathewson,
President OF the Borough Of The Bronx,
last Saturday night at the sth Regiment
armory. because he was exactly one hour
and forty minutes late TO review the reg-
ment. II was $50 o'clock when he arrived
at the reviewing point. the regiment and
the guests patiently waiting for him from
$50 O'Clock.
The weekly messenger., 1914-04-18
Beware Of 0inimentS for Catarrh That
Contain Mercury

as mercury will surely destroy the sense
of smell and completely derange the
whole system when entering it through
the IN u Gus surfaces. Such articles
should never be used except Oh prescrip-
tions from reputable physicians, as the
damage they do is ten fold to the good
you can possibly derive from them
Halls Catarrh Cure. manufactured by
F..J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, o., contains
no mercury. and is taken internally. &C
ting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. In buying Halls
Catarrh Cure be sure you get the genu-
inc. 1t is taken internally ane made IL
Toledo. Ohio.
Send for testimonials free.
FL. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo. {
Sold by all Druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation
The weekly messenger., 1914-04-18
The municipal election will tax,

The municipal election will take
place at Parks, Tuesday next.
There are two tickets out, one
composed of Ubald Melancon, for
Mayor, and j. G. Bonner, Joseph
Ernest Vicknair, Councilmen,
Charles Potter, Marshal. The
other ticket is composed of G. F.
Castsx. for Mayor. and j. L. Roy,
John Dugas, Emile Dautreuil, for
Councilmsn and Ben Dugas for
Marshal. The commissioners OF
election are: II. j. Perriou. Armos
Sonnisr. Clerk, Laizairs Dugas.
The weekly messenger., 1914-04-18

1t is with pleasure We can an
nounce that at a meeting held this
week a Brass Band was organized
Next week, when the organization
is completed, we will give the
names Of the officers and nom bers
We hope that they will soon bs
able to treat our people with some
sweet music.
The weekly messenger., 1914-04-18
New Engine Installed.

The new fuel saving engine has
been installed at tho Rayns light
plant and 10 now giving the town
service at a saving in fuel alone,
not to mention repairs. variously
estimated at from $1,000 to So, 600
per aunum, based on experience
so far obtained. The engine is
made 10y the Snow Manufacturlng &
Company aud is tho first of this
type to bs installed in Louisiana,
aud 10 tho twelfth one that has
been made in this country. 1t is
a modified type of the German
Dsisel, and is said to possess ad.
vantages over tho original made
1t is now being operated eleven
hours daily with 20 gallons Of
crude oil. aud it is expected thA
quantity, can be reduced after Z
short time. The engine dsvelop'
GO horse power and carries th'
load easily. Tho entire cost o
engine and installation will bs ii
the neighborhood of $4,000, ant
town officials expect to effect tha
saving with it during the mex
three years.-Rsyne Tribune.
This is tho Same make of engin
as that which has been ordered fo
this town.-Abbeville Meridional
The weekly messenger., 1914-04-18
A Bad Mix-Up In Georgia
Paper.

A Georgia paper published the
following mix.up of an account of
a wedding and an auction sale:
civilian Smith, tho only son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. John Smith, and
Miss Lucy Anderson were dispos-
ed of at public auction on my farm
one mile cast, in the presence of
seventy guests. including two
mules aud twelve head of cattle.
Rev. Jockson tied tho ppptual knot
for the parties, averaging l.25O
pounds on tho hoof. The beauti-
| full bride was decorated with
one sulky rake, one feed grinder
and two sets Of work harness, and
Just before the ceremony was pro-
nouncsd tho Mendsl e. Sons we'd
ding march was rendered by one
milch COW five years old, one Jsr-
sey cow and ono sheep, who, car
rying a bunch of bridal roses in
her hand. was beautiful. She
wore one light spring wagon, two
crates of apples, three racks oi
hay and one grindstone of muslin
de sol and trimmed with about
one hundred bushels OF spuds
The bridal couple left yesterday
on an extended trip, terms spo'
caah.
The weekly messenger., 1914-04-18
Columbian Woodmen Elect.

In compliance with Section 2,
Paragraph l. Constitution aud By
Laws, Columbian, St. MartipvilIe
Household No. Al, held its annual
election of officers Tuesday night,
as follows
Robt. P. Halphen. w. Consul
A. @. Gauthier. W. Viceroy
L.J. Duchamp....W. Cardinal
E. Vuillemot w. Counsellor
DR.. P. 81. Fleming. :. Physician
J. A. Ledoux ...... .Secretrry
E. d. Guidry. Banker
Jos. Rousseau Pilot
Sidney Dslahoussays. Herald
NJ. P. Guirard 49,. .Guardsman
Andrew Thomas Picket
The weekly messenger., 1914-04-18

The executive committe OF the
Louisiana Press Association met
in Now Orleans last Friday. and
it was decided that the association
should meet in New Orleans on
Monday and Tuesday. August 10th
aud 11th, and that an excursion
be made to the Panama canal by
way of Havana, if satisfactory ar.
ranQsments can DO effected. A
subcommittee to take the excur.
siou matter in hand was appOin'
ted.
The weekly messenger., 1914-04-18

All tho preliminary work has
been done for the Grand Rally
hero Friday of next week at the
High School grounds. All those
who will attend can expect to have
a good, happy time. Many prizes
will be awarded to the successful
contestants.
The weekly messenger., 1914-04-18

By virtue of q writ of seizure and sale
issued out Of the 10th Judicial District
Court, in and for the Parish Of st. Mar
tin, State of Louisiana. In the above en-
titled and numbered suit, dated the 9th
day OF March 1914.
have seized and will proceed to sell
at public auction to the last and highest
bidder at the front door of the Court
House. between the legal sale hours In
the Town Of St. Martinville. on
Saturday April IS, 1914
the following mentioned and described
property. tO-wit:
A certain tract Of land situated In the
5th Ward of St. Martin Parish, La.
with improvements thereon containing
Sixty five superficial arpents. bounded
north by land of Pierre s. Roy. south bv
land Of Adam Guidry. East by Bayou
Teche and West by land of RaOul Gui-
dry.
Seized to satisfy the above writ.
! Terms and cOnditiOns-cash.
Sheriff's Office this 18th day OF March
A. d. 1914.
WADE O. MARTIN. Sheriff.
The weekly messenger., 1914-04-18
SDriDe Laxative and Blood Cleanser

Flush out the accumulated waste and
poisons of the winter months; cleans
your stomach, liver and kidneys OF all
impurities. Take DIR. Kings New Life
Pills; nothing better for purifying the
blood. Mild, non-gr ping laxative.
Cures constipation; makes you feel fine,
Take no other. 25c at your druggists
The weekly messenger., 1914-04-18
SATURDAY, APRIL IS, 1914.
For Chief of Police.

| wish to announce to my
friends and the public that l
am a candidate for Chief OF
Police at the election to be
held on the 10Th of May, and
solicit their support
w. S. THOMAS.
The weekly messenger., 1914-04-18

Miss Gladys Broussard enter-
talnsd q number of her friends
Sunday night. There was dane
ing and nice cakes and refresh
msnts were served to the guests.
The weekly messenger., 1914-04-18

Miss Lucy Mills entertained a
largo number of her friends Thurs
day night. There was dancing,
music, singing and nice refresh
msnts were served to the guests.
The weekly messenger., 1914-04-18

Miss Ina French returned to
New Orleans Wednesday after
spending two weeks with her pa
rents here,
The weekly messenger., 1914-04-18

The st. Martinville base ball
team will play New Iberia tomor.
row at the New Iberia base ball
park.
The weekly messenger., 1914-04-18

The weather this week has been
very favorable for all growing
crops, which arc now beginning
to show well.
The weekly messenger., 1914-04-18

The Louisiana State Bankers As
sociation held their annual meet
ing in Shreveport this week.
The weekly messenger., 1914-04-18
SHERIFFS SALE.
Bank of st. Martinville
LOrenza Guirard and husband
4. A. Duchamp
Nineteen Judicial District Court, Parish
of st. Martin. Louisiana.

By virtue Of writ of seizure and sale
issued out of the 10th judicial District
Court. In and for the Parish Of st. Martin.
tin. State of Louisiana. in the above en-
titled and numbered suit. dated the 3rd
day Of April 1914.
have seized and will proceed to sell
at public auction to the last and high
est bidder at the front door Of the Court
House. between the legal sale hours In
the Town of st. Martinville. La. on
Saturday May 10Th, 1914,
the following mentioned and described
property. tO-wit:
That certain lot Of ground and i'm
provements thereon situated In the
Town of st. Martinville. La, bounded
north by lot Of j. G. Broussard. south by
Church street, East By property Of E. A.
Duchamp and west bv street.
Seized to satisfy the above writ.
Terms and conditions cash.
Sheriff's office this 10th day Of April
A. D. 1873.
WADE o. MARTIN. Sheriff.
The weekly messenger., 1914-04-18

The celebrated Walters-Dunbar
case is now being tried at Opelou-
sas. This trial attrscted . large
number of people to Opelousas.
The weekly messenger., 1914-04-18

-Supt. F. o. Chavez attended
the State Teachers Association
meeting in Shreveport this week.
The weekly messenger., 1914-04-18

Notice To Cane Planters.
Iwish to say that l will soon be
ready to contract for cane, those
having cane to contract are invi'
ted to call on me
Lsizaire Bienvenu
Agent Lafayette Refinery
The weekly messenger., 1914-04-18

LOCAL NEWS.

Mr.. and Mrs. L. j. VOORHEES, of
Lafayette wore here Sunday.
Mr.. Robert Maraist of Lafsy-
cite was here Sunday.
MIR. G. M. Olivier made trip
to New Orleans this week.
MIR. Lionel Thomas and Mr..
Alpha of the Advertiser, OF La
faystts, were here Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar E. Andre
and son Rushton, of New Orleans,
we're visiting here this week.
Mr.. Berard Ducrsst of Lafay-
cite was visiting here Sunday.
When in need of Fancy Groce-
rios, telephone j. b. Ferran's
Grocery.
Msssrs. Chas. Bilieaud and Geo.
Malagarie of Broussard were here
Tuesday.
MIR. Emile Soulisr of San An
tonic, Texas, was here several
days this week.
Mr.. Jos. F. Ferran and sister,
Miss Anna, made q trip to New
Orleans this week.
Mr.. Claud G. Martin of Anse-
la-Butts oil field was ih town sew
sral days this week.
Mr.. Wesley Bienvenu came here
on q short visit Monday, leaving
the same day for Vinton.
Mr.. George M. Bienvenu who is
attending school at Baton Rouge
was hero on Easter Sunday.
Mr.. Carol Simon who is taking
q course in dentistry in New Or.
leans, came home for Easter.
Shoes, for Ladies and Gents
have a nice line of Low Cuts, they
are elegant, K. Schwartz.
Mr.. George Ellefson, of For
Smith, Ark, was here visiting hi
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. Ellsfson
Mr.. and Mrs. Felix Gerac o
Lafay ette was here several day
this week visiting her sister, Mrs
A. P. Sillsn.
Mrs. Rene Durand who ha,
moved to Port Barre some tim
ago, moved back to st. Martin
vile last week.
i MIR. Sylvan Boudrsau an
daughter, Miss Henrietta and Nj
George Bienvenu of Csde, were
town Wednesday.
i For sals-One Peerless Incubs
} tor, capacity GO eggs. Furths
particulars apply at this Office.
Mr.. Robert Martin, who is
member of the State Board {
Education, went to Baton Roug
this week to attend a meeting
that board.
Father Trotoux, Mr.. Lawrsnc
Levert, Mr.. and Mrs. E. E. Sol
lfier, took Father Bear and NJ
> Emile Soulier to Lafayette in M
[ Levsrt's automobile Sunday.
! During these hot days dol
0 forget that j. b. Fsrran has fres
D Draught Beer on Tap at all time
-Misses Effis Soulier, Yolan(
Reswebsr, Evelyn Fournet, Estel
> Fournet, Effie Dslaloire, wi
. are attending the Industrial
Lafayette, were home for Eastt
The weekly messenger., 1914-04-18
Mrs. P. E. Switzler of Lafayette
ia here visiting relatives.

Miss Louise Broussard of Cade
spent several days with relatives
hero this week.
The weekly messenger., 1914-04-18
Check Your April Cough

Thawing frost and April rains chill
YOU to the very narrow, you catch cold
Head and lungs stuffed-YOu are fever
ish-Congh continually and feel miser-
abie-You need DIR. Kings New Disco
very. 1t sOOths inaamed aud irritated
throat and lungs. stop cough, your head
clears up, fever leaves. and you feel fine.
Mr.. j. T. Davis, Of Stickney Corner. Me-.
"Was cured of dreadful cough after
doctors treatment and all other RENE
dies failed. Relief or money back. Plea
sant-Children like it. Get bottle to-
day. soc and $I.OO at your druggist
Bucklen's Arnica Salve for Al SOr es
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Barras re.
turned to Lake Charles Friday af
tor spending several days with re-
latives here.
The weekly messenger., 1914-04-18

Ladies Dress Goods, for Spring
! have a pretty line, K. Schwartz
The Colorado statesman., 1914-02-21

Guiding Gluck's own family, who glad
ly would have helped him had they
known his need.
But they did not. Only certain
charity workers were familiar with it
and the operation of the beneficent
machines they set in motion was too
slow to save his life Had he lived
another day or two he would have
been well cared for; but he did not
live that other day or two.
Well, after that, Gluck gave much
thought to matters of the sort, decid-
ing, finally, that it might be possible
to bring the need and the impulse to
give into something nearer speaking
distance. The Santa Claus association
was the ultimate result. 1t seems to
have been amazingly effective.
In the fourteen days preceding
Christmas it received $4,000 letters
1000 every day-from little ones who,
through them, aimed to reach to the
Headquarters of the Christmas spirit.
A careful estimate of fact proved
that these $4,000 letters represented
not less than two children each upon
the average. This would give total
child population of $4,000 who within
two weeks grasped and acted upon
the Santa Claus association idea.