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The river press., 1914-12-16
Father Martin
A Christmas Story

Not long ago there lived in the city
OF Marseilles an old shoemaker, loved
and honored by ali his neighbors. who
called him Father Martin" One
Christmas eve Father Martin, who had
been reading the story Of the three
wise men who brought their gifts to
the infant Jesus, said to himself:
''If only tomorrow We're the first
Christmas day and the Saviour were
coming to this world tonight how
would serve and adore him! l know
very we'll what would give him"
He arose and took from a shelf two
little shoes. Here is what l would
give him, my finest work. How pleas
ed his mother would be! But what
am thinking off," he continued. smil-
ing. Does the Saviour need my poor
shop and my shoes?'
But that night Father Martin had Il
dream. He thought that the voice Of
Jesus himself said to him: Martini
you have wished to see me- Watch
the street tomorrow from morning un-
til evening. for shall pass your win.
dow. But you must try your best to
recognize me. for shall not make my.
self known to you"
When he aWOke the next morning
Father Martin. convinced that what he
had dreamed would surely take place,
FASTENED to put his shop in order
then seated himself at the window to
watch the passer>by. He had often
seen the picture of Jesus in the church
es. So he felt sure he would know
him when he Went by.
The first person he saw wuS poor
street sweeper who was trying to
warm himself. for it was bitter cold.
''Poor man" said Martin to himself
HE must be very cold Suppose | Of
fer him II cup of coffee
He tapped 90 the window and called
to tn" man. who did not have to M
urged to accept the Stralning coffee.
After watching in vain for an hour
clothed. rHrrying u baby Sh. was so
pale Aill thin that the heart of the
poor r"bhl"r was tonchci AMI he call
ell I" h"r "Ynu don't look very WE'LL"
he said
- am -oln. 10 the hospital" replied
the W"ilAn II hope they vii! take
me- in with my child. My husband is
at sea. ana Eve been expecting him
home tor 'hr"" months ! am sick and
haven't Il '''Jt
Poor thing said the Odd man "YOu
must eat som" bread white. yOu are
eettin" warm no: Well. take u cup
Of milk for the little one. Come, warm
Yourself and l"t me take ,he baby.
Why. You haven't out his shoes on"
"lIr hasn't any" sighed !hp woman
"Wait II minute have II pair."
And the Old man brought tie shoes
which he had locked Il, the evening
before an,l Hu' t!r::! on tie ,.:,ll's feet
The river press., 1914-12-16
TOY TALK

The China Dog hung upon the
Christmas tree. He had wide ears and
short red tongue. which had never
moved. He had never told lie. For
this reason he always wore Il happy
smile Near him hung Consequen,
tial Cracker and Bouncing Ball
They despised the China Dog because
he could not speak.
You'll have no fun Mt the Christ
mas Party" said the Bouncing Ball.
swinging himself against the Dog in II
most offensive way.
lies Il silly grinning thing" said
the Cracker. land it's my belief that
he has nothing in him."
But the China Dog smiled on and
said nothing
Have you been to many Christmas
parties:" asked the Rail-
Rather" said the Cracker
This was not true. for Cracker only
goes to one party.
I'm Il great favorite." said the
Cracker I'm full Of pink sweets. /
am. and | have motto inside me-"
This remark seemed to annoy the
Ball. but the China Dog only smiled
The next day was the party. The
China Dog sat comfortably ON the
mantelpiece and saw the dreadful fate
of the Cracker, who went to pieces
amid terrible explosion and shricks
of terror. There were no sweets in
him. after all. nothing but motto.
which said. HE Smiles Best Who
Smiles Last"
The Ball. who saw the fate of his
friend. lost all pleasure in bouncing
The next day he was accidentally toss
ed upon the roof and was caught In
the gutter. where he came to mis-
cradle end. being slowly pecked to
death by the birds.
But the China Dog still sits and
smiles upon the warm mnnt"Ipiece. for
thing Of beauty Is JOY forever.
The river press., 1914-12-16

get anything in 'em. Iou haven't nina
ed very we'll
Well. she hadn't been 50 good a~
she'd intended Only last ni2h; she'd
walked the baby With her rlclt;
But somehow tonight Ada did ,;'
worry 'eu much over fathers trAS:;l-~
and dark hint> When fA;hrr WIS g..
!; good humor he ,pl>rI A., ,.niltiut.nl'.
as he scoiIru whrn he WAS au-r,.
Mother did ro, nctl .u wake Ata
and Tommy nlt thriSlur!s ul,in,.
Before day Ada woke without hv.tt
She heard father cautiously pulin- uu
the sitting room fire
She took IA tying leap ana landed ~
her bedside rug She tel wildly i.lip
the living room. where hung the stock
in@s. Tommy puited after her
The stockings were in the small.
eager hands ut last AS she dived into
hers Ada hardly heard mothers joy
over the beautiful pincushion. nor ia
ther's delight with the tobacco pouch
nor Tommy's yells Of rapture over the
tool chest on the floor. She dug down.
a hlissful progress through satisfy.
ing series of oranges and apples and
nuts and candy. to a doll with little
potato body. smaller potato head. whit
tied pine neck and arms and legs.
Fathers mirth smote strangely on
Ada's ears for a minute, She looked
in dismay at the lndicrous thing. and
then she grinned bravely.
"Who gave it to me?"
II did" Tommy called triumphantly.
OF course father told him to- though
Ada giggled and seized upon her other
stocking.
Apples. oranges. nuts. candy-and the
toe of the stocking. Ada felt Of it
The river press., 1914-12-16
Willie's Hot Christmas.

"Well. Willie." said Uncle Ned, who
sometimes talked slangy. Il suppose
you had hot time on Christmas"
II sh'd say l did," replied Willie.
"Santy Claus filed my socks so full
that they fell down into tn fireplace
an ketched on fire. an ! got up t
gether up the scraps that wuz left an
found paw there tryin' t. do tn same
thing. an l got m hands an arms
burned so l had T. stay in bed all day
an then paw licked me fer gittin' up
10 early on Chris'mu mornin'."
The river press., 1914-12-16

anXiously and assured herself that
there was actually nothing more.
You don't seem to have much. do
you:' father Knocked. But you know
what l told you about little girls that
don't mind"
She knew what he had told her. Ada
suddenly noticed how dark the little
room was with its one small lamp
burning dimly She--she was her par
elt>' child. and-she had been so bad
50 very bad that they could not love
her well enough to want to give her a
.iit'
1t was darker in Ada's little stricken
heart than in the Shadowed room. She
did not even glimpse any faint hope
Of being better tomorrow
With II sob Of very unchildlike agony
She t,in, little arm out upon the Ia
hle b,.for. her and dropped her head
upon II
Ada Ada.
Something In her mothers voice
strangely guilty.
"Out on III. table In the other room
| So. Il box" began mother
Ada started toward the door 4 long.
white box we'll.
\ Sudden violent r.vulSion of feel
lnu swept over her
Sh. fitted III. i'd Al. the golden
haired. eXJuisit. child What waxen
eyelidS, close down nvcr-Ada raised
the doll from its placc-brOwn eyes
like mothers beautiful eyes. And the
beautiful clothes. 1t was to her moth
or tina, the child rnisel n radiant face
and stammcred her broken child
thanks
"l-sh"l think she's nwfu!ly pret.
ty" br.ith.d Ada
The river press., 1914-12-16

copyright. 1914. by American Press Asso-
ciation1
nEAR Santa Claus, l guess
II I'll let you know
What Christmas present you
had better bring.
l am q big boy now. most
seven, SO
l don't want picture books
nor anything
That keeps me still to play
with, and I'd much
Rather you wouldn't bring
me any toys
The river press., 1914-12-16

At all unless you're able to
bring such
As make an awful. roaring,
rendine noise.
| think sometimes I'd like a
twelve inch gun,
Only it takes too long to load
and prime.
And so l guess that I could
have more fun
With sometime that will make
noise all the time.
JOHN E. DOLSON
The river press., 1914-12-16
The Christmas
Dol!
b. LAURA T7LDEN KENT

Copyright, 1911. by American Press Asso
citation.
The river press., 1914-12-16
Making Light Of Il.

"Our Christmas tree is so heavy that
I'm afraid il will sink through the
floor"
"I'll start tn" candles burning. and
then II will be much lighter"
The river press., 1914-12-16
Teddy's Letter
To Santa Claus

copyright. 1914 by American Press Asso-
citation.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1914-08-15
SUDDEN DEATH OF
CAPT. LEWIS c. LAKE.

Captain Lewis G. Lake, a promin-
ent resident of Pleasantville, toppled
over dead with heart failure as he
was transacting the sale of load of
fish to local merchant Wednesday
afternoon, about o'clock.
Capt. Lake, who was a large prop
erty owner here, ex-road supervisor
and well-known through various ca
pacities in which he has served the
community, for the last few years
has dealt in the fish business, bring
ing load from Lakes Bay in which
his yacht is moored to market on the
Main street. 1t was while in the re-
moval of the fish to saleswagon that
he toppled over without warning, un-
doubtedly because of the exertion of
the work in the heat of the day. Mau-
rice Lake, with whom he was talking,
rushed him to local physician in the
automobile owned by the former, but
the physician said he no doubt had
died instantly, and Coroner H. L. Har-
ley pronounced his death due to heart
failure. He was 81 years of age.
The deceased was a member of the
local lodges of Royal Arcanum and
Odd Fellows, who will assist in the
funeral services which will take place
at his late residence, Is E. Washing
ton avenue, at o'clock Sunday after
noon. Surviving Capt. Lake is a
widow, Mrs. Abbie Lake, and dau-
ghter, Mrs. Laura Risley. His sud
den death was a shock to his hosts of
friends
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1914-08-15
COLLECTORS NOTICE.

All unpaid taxes on REAL ESTATE
will be published in The Pleasantville
Press issued on Saturday, the 22nd
day of August, 1914.
Tax Sale to follow on Saturday, the
10Th day of September, 1914.
The list will be placed in the hands
of the printer on Thursday, the Goth
day of August. at II o'clock noon.
The costs incidental to the tax sale
will be added at this time.
Signed
WEBSTER PRICE,
Collector.
Dated this 22nd day of July, 1914.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1914-08-15
OUT IN BLENHEIM.

Miss Mona Evans, of Bayshore, L.
l., is visiting Mrs. Bobby DeRue.
Mrs. H. C. Fite, who has been visit
ing her mother in Blenheim, has re-
turned to her home in Hatboro, Pa.
Miss Myrtle Travers has returned
to her home on Spruce avenue, after
spending a week with friends in Ell
mer and Bridgeton.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1914-08-15
DEATH OF MRS. FRANK S. LAKE.

Mrs. Josephine Lake, wife of Frank
S. Lake, died at her home, IA w. Ad-
ans avenue shortly after noon yes
terday friday, aged about 35 years.
of typhoid fever The deceased was
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Weaver,
long time residents of Main Street
and Delilah Road. Besides husband,
she is survived by seven small child
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1914-08-15
HOSPITAL MEETING.

A public meeting of all persons in
terested in the establishment of hos
pital in Pleasantville is called for
Tuesday evening next, August 1S,
promptly at o'clock, in the Council
Chamber. when important matters will
be considered.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1914-08-15
TOPICS FOR WESLEY CHURCH

Next Sunday the pastor will preach
in the morning on "a Drink from the
Old Well at Home" In the evening
the topic will be, "The Sins of the
Tongue" The Epworth League will
be led by Mrs. Harry Simons.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-21
VALDEZ SNOWSLIDE
 VICTIMS ARE DEAD

VALDEZ, Feb. 2l.-Fifty men have beeh working day and night to find the body os Mrs. Lizzie stropp, who was buried in the snowslide at Keystone canyon, but thus far they have been unsuccessful. Mrs. Stropp was cook for the party that was buried.
 The dead body of P. o. Berglund, crushed by the weight of ice. snow and rock. was recovered. The first re- port was that Berglund's wife was a victim, but 1t was an error.
 Mayor E. E. Ritchie has taken charge of the relief work, and is employing men and providing rations for them.
 There is hope that George M. Gallo way, who was taken out of the slide 20 minutes after he was buried, badly bruised and with a dislocated leg, will recover. He is at the Fort Liscum hospital.
 F Mrs. stropp came out from the road house to witness the slide and was caught in the middle of it. Workers have found one of her gloves. SMayor Ritchie and Marshal Brenne- man have asked the aid of the troops at Fort Liscum.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-21
NEW ELECTION LAW
 PASSED BY COUNCIL

At last nights session of the city council the new election ordinance was put ou final passage and passed, As outlined in The Empire at the time of it's introdSstion, it provides for regis tration of voters. an Australian ballot, and for the enfrapchisement of women in conformity with the Territorial act.
 Council Thanks President.
 One of the first acts of the council at last nights session was the passage of a resolution directing Mayor c. w.. Carter to send cablegram of appre- citation in behalf of the people of Ju- neau, to President Woodrow Wilson for the active interest he has taken in Alaskan affairs. The resolution was offered by Councilman H. J. Raymond and seconded by w. H. Case,
 The telephone franchise ordinance was put over until the next regular meeting of the city council.
 Permission was granted the business men of Front street to string wires and install lights along Ferry Way from the ferry slip to Front street.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-21
BENTON AFFAIR DEVELOPS ANOTHER MEXICAN CRISIS
LEVY PROPERTY TO
 PUT ON MARKED

The real estate holdings of Mrs. Fan. nie Levy in Juneau and Douglas are to be placed on the market immediately according to the message brought back by T. F. Kennedy, president of the First National bank of Juneau, who ar rived on the Admiral Evans this morn- ing. The First National bank is agent in Juneau for Mrs, Eevy and will re- ceive offers for the property as a whole or in part. Some of the choicest resi. dence property in both Juneau and Douglas is included in Ms. Eeyy's holdings; also, desirable business ites
 at the corner of Second and Maine streets. Juneau. Mir. Kennedy called on Mrs. Levy while in San Francisco and says that she is again in good health.
 Mir, Kennedy has been absent from Juneau for about month, most of which time was spent with his rela- lives in his old home at San Francisco. The big California town looks very gay, Mir Kenendy says. Great pro- gress is being made on the exposition grounds and most of the buildings will be finished by June.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-21
REGISTRATION TO
 BEGIN MARCH 1ST

In conformity with the new election law passed earlier in the evening the city council last night directed City Clerk E. w. Petit to ooan the regis tration books for voters on the first day of March.
 A resolution was passed declaring that E. w. Petit be appointed registra- tion officer for the regular annual cleo tion for the year 1914 and that the registration office be in the city clerks office in the city hall building. '
 The registration officer was directed to publish a p6tice beginning March l and thereafter for ten days in both tue Alaska Daily Empire and the Daily Dispatch, informing the public that the registration books are open for voters of the municipality, and that the registration books will be closed Saturday, April 4. The election comes on Tuesday, April !, .-
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-21
GOLDSTReei' BONDS
 ITO BE SOLD HERE

Charles Goldstein announced today that the Goldstein Improvement com pany building bonds were being taken so rapidly that he had decided to sell them all in Alaska. Juneau and near by points will probably take the great. CT portion as indicated by the applica- tions already received.
 There are a number of the four. five and six year bonds still available in one hundred denominations. making them an ideal investment for the man of moderate means who wants his money to be earning something. They draw seven per cent. payable semi annually. The big concrete building together with the land on which it will stand and a S6O.OOO insurance policy on the building is held by the trustee. B. NJ. Behrends, as security for the bond. holders. Contractor Quist is making ar. judgements to start construction on the building.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-21
SUNDAY SPECIAL

Tomorrow night the orpheum thea- tre will present in connection with the drawing of coupons for the beau. tiful, 4OO-day clock, the following es- pecially selected program, opening with the Pather Weekly of the Worlds greatest events.
 ,o Lady Claire" beautiful photo play, adapted from Lord Tennyson's poen and presented by the Edison com pany, featuring that talented actor Mare McDermott and the beautiful Mi. riam Nesbitt, in the respective lead ing roles of Lord Ronald and Lady Claire.
 Trapping the Conspirators," an ex- citing cines production of the days of Cardinal ,Richelieu, a splendid pic ture.
 the greatest and most Imaginable come dies produced by the Kalem company, will complete this excellent program.
 SAVE YOUR COUPONS for the drawing, as the,luclsy number must be held by someone in the audience.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-21
Senators Standing Pat
 on Bonding Provision

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21.-Vice-Pres ident Thomas R. Marshall yesterday evening appointed Senators Key Pitt man. of Nevada, George E. Chamber lain. of Oregon. and Wesley L. Jones, of Washington. as the Senate confer ees on the Alaska railroad bill. Speak CT Champ Clark named Represents tives William c. Houston of Tennessee, James S. Davenport. of Oklahoma, and Frank E, Guernsey. of Maine, as the House conferees.
 The conference committee was ask ed for by the House after the Senate refused to concur in the House amend ments to the bill and the House re- fused to recede from it's amendments.
 Senate Insists Upon Bond Issue.
 The Senate managers of the bill have insisted upon the retention in the bill of the $4O,OOO. 900 bond issue plan, and is opposed to the House amend ment that requires all spur lines to be of standard guage.
 Expect 5II To Be Ready Next Week.
 Chairman W. c. Houston, of the House committee on Territories, and of the House conferees. said: 'I be- lieye We will dispose of the Alaska railroad bill before the end of next week. and that the actual work of sur yeying for the railroad will begin with the opening of next spring"
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-21
Turner To Run for Senator.

SEATTLE, Feb. 21.-The resigna- ton of former Senator George Turner as a member of the International Joint Commission was the last step for him to take before deciding to become a candidate for the Democratic nomina. tion for United States Senator from this State. His opponents in the fight will probably be Mayor George F. Cot terill, of Seattle, and probably State Chairman Hugh c. Todd, also of Se- attle, and Judge w. w. Black, of Ev- erett. It is conceded that the contest will be the most spirited intra-party fight that has occurred within the Democratic party for many years. It is believed that before the end of the contest 1t will result in battle be- tween Cotterlll and Turner, with the progressive element of the party sup porting Cotterill and the conservatives
 acking Turner.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-21
SOPHOMORE CLASS GIVES
 OTHER GLASSES PARTY

The Sophomore class of the Juneau high school entertained the other high school classes at the public school building last night. Not only were all the high school students present, but the high school teachers and several former members of the school were
 there The evening was spent in games and the enjoyment of an inter- esting program. For an hour the stu. dents and their chaperones were the guests of Miss Louise Anderson, who had invited them to attend her dane. ing class at Elks' hall. Supper was served by the SOphomores. The eve ming was enjoyed immensely by hosts and guests.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-21
MARIPOSA COMING WITH
 FIFTY FOR JUNEAU

SEATTLE, Feb. 21.-The Mariposa sailed for Alaska last night with 52 passengers for Juneau, as follows:
 James E. Ellenger, c. B. Walker, H. Miller, Chas. Vestal, Samuel Hodge, Mrs. V. N. Dupuy, Mamie Rickmers, c. H. Massen, F. H. Maggelson, A. H. Mann, Mrs. J. B. Bergeron, Geo. A. Wheeler, N A. Gates, Hillman Rusi. nen, Hilji Molin, Miss c. Code, Mrs. D. Gordon, Samuel Miller, A. D. Bor- CT, w. R. Axe, J. A. Swanson. R. c. Loudermilch, H. Moses, Lee Natheson, Esther Nelson, Anna Webber, J, J. Corrin, T. J. Daily, J. F. Mcdonald, J. R. Parr and 22 steerage.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-21
MCCARTHY ARRIVES


 George Mccarthy, well known fra ternity man of Tacoma and exalted ruled of the Tacoma lodge of Elks, ar rived on the Admiral Evans this morn ing and assumed his position in charge of the Pacific Alaska Navigation Co.'S Juneau office. He was accompanied by Mrs. Mccarthy and for the present they have taken apartments at the Or pheum hotel.
 Mir. Mccarthy says that he is already assimilated by Juneau and feels that he is a part of the community and is looking forward to a contented and happy life here.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-21
HUMBOLDT SAILS FROM
 SEATTLE MARCH :

Word was received yesterday that the Humboldt will sail from Seattle on her first trip after an extensive overhauling March 3. The ship was taken off the run nearly two months ago and sent to San Francisco where she was transformed into an oil burn CT and otherwise improved and re- paired. She will be like a new ship when she comes North again.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-21

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2t.-The Mex ican situation has been brought to point of intense International interest through the killing of William s. Ben ton, a British subject by order of Gen. Villa. A Cabinet meeting last night considered the situation for sev- eral hours. Atterward there was long conference between Secretary of State William J. Bryan and British Ambassador Spring.Rice. Bryan and spring.Rice were in conference again this morning.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-21
PINNED PICKS J. D.
 TRENHOLME TO WIN

R. D. Pinneo. who arrived on the Spokane from Seattle, picks J. D. Tren- holme to win the mayorality election in that city next month. He says Hi ram c. Gill received practically his whole vote at the primary election, and that Trenholme will get nearly all of those who voted for winsor, Grifiths, Pigott. Goddard. Morley. Slater and Wood. Mir. Pinneo expects Trenholme to get a large majority in the final contest.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-21
PENNSYLVANIA ROAD
 MUST WORK UNDER LAW

TRENTON, Feb. 21.-The New ter sey legislature Is to make thorough investigation of the Pennsylvania Rail- road Co.'S voluntary relief fund with view to having 1t placed under super vision of the State banking and insur. ance department, which has charge of the execution of the new workmen's compensation law.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-21
PROGRAM
 AT THE GRAND THEATRE

Duty and the Man"-very exciting 2.reel feature. Most interesting story of early days in Canada.
 "Gaumont Weekly"-Most interest ing weekly ever shown. Always good. Latest events from the world.
 "Teacher Wanted"-Good comedy by the Majestic Film Co. The kind that you all enjoy.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-21
"WE SHOULD WORRY"
 CLUB DANCE TONIGHT

Industrious young men and talented young ladies busted themselves in Elks' hall last night making ready for the "We Should Worry" club dance that will be given there tonight. Their efforts were crowned with success for the large auditorium has been convert ed into a place of beauty. A bower of evergreen shelters the punch bowl counter and there is a profusion of bunting interlacing with orange and purple. Dancing will begin early. Ad. mittance is by card only.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-02-21
LABOR FIGHTING HARD
 FOR EXEMPTION

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21.-organized labor has started a campaign to force the Democratic Congress to incorpor- ate in one of the pending antitrust bills, a provision exempting labor or ganizations and farmers associations from prosecution under the sherman antitrust law.