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Little Falls herald., 1914-12-25

Power laid his rod of rule aside. ,
And ceremony doffed her pride.
All hailed with uncontrolled delight
And general voice the happy night
That to the cottage, as the crown,
Brought tidings Of salvation down.
The fire, with well dried logs supplied.
Went roaring up the chimney wide.
The huge hall tables oaken face.
Scrubbed till it shone, the day to grace,
Bore then upon its massive board
No mark to part the squire and lord.
Then came the merrymakers in
And carols roared with b4;thesome din.
If unmelodious was the song
1t was hearty note and strong. -.
England was merry England when
Old Christmas brought his sports again.
Twas Christmas broached the mightiest all
Twas Christmas told the Inerriest tale.
A Christmas ganabol oft could cheer
The poor mans heart through half the yea
Little Falls herald., 1914-12-25
THE BIG CHRISTMAS
~<HE trust magnate was break
fasting sitting opposite his
handsome. naughty looking

OFpOo1NC AAo
handsome. naughty looking
wife. The room was done in
oak and tapestry, and in the great fire.
place a fire of Yule logs burned.
He was iron gray. thin. tired looking,
with an occasional attractive twinkle
in his eye. She was inclined to be
stout: her hair was snow white, elabo-
rately dressed. A shadowy sweetness
fingered in the corners of her mouth.
DO you remember one Christmas
day, so many years ago" she question
ed him. when we were so poor we
had no dinner?'
CLEARLY. And now we have no di-
gestions,' he remarked.
''And one Christmas when you were
so i'll and we were in hotel and so
uncOmf0rtable?'
He nodded cheerfully.
"You are forgetting the big Christ
mas" he remarked.
"We've had so many Of them togeth-
er," she said. 1T makes me feel quite
old and little bit sad
'.rhink back" he said. ito one Christ
mas night that we were together in
sleigh on the old mill road. There
were stars in the sky. and it was cold.
You were smuggling close to me-
why. Harry, we weren't engaged
then"
"You were one of those snugglesome
girls, Mary. repeat. you were crowd
ing me some. but didn't mind it.
You wore red knitted hood tied un-
der your chin and "a tippet-yes.
that's it. Il tippet of white fur with
little black specks on it like cat.''
"Ermine. you foolish boy"
And suddenly we bumped over
something and yon were scared. and
the next thing-you had kissed me-"
1T was you that kissed me. The
idea-why'-
e How could L? was driving. You
deliberately kissed me. Mary. Don't
deny it after all these years."
Il don't remember it. Harry"
II remember it distinctly. for had
always wanted to: but. being modest
youth. was afraid. But that delight
full bump in the road broke the ice.
dropped the reins and asked you to
marry me. You said yes. You remem-
ber now. don't y0u?" ....
She was blushing family. and the
shadows that had been dimples deep
ened at her lips. She nodded her head.
'The horse jumped. Over went the
sleigh. and we tumbled into big snow
drift, not quite knowing what was the
matter. The horse. being the one liv-
cry stable hack In the place, was used
to lovers. so he just stood still. look
ing back at Us while righted the cut
ter and lifted you in. We were the
happiest two in the world, weren't
we?''
YES" she said softly. ..
THAT was the big Christmas. Mary"
Little Falls herald., 1914-12-25
A HISTORIC CHRISTMAS.
Charlemagne Crowned as Emperor ot
tha Romans ,1.1QQ Years Auo.

Charlemagne Crowned as Emperor of
the Romans '1,100 Years Ago.
On Dec. 25, in the year 500. the holy
Roman empire was born. Europe was
in the iron grasp of Charemagne. The
great king had gone to Rome to in
vestigate charges lodged against the
pope, Leo Ill. The pontiff made good
his defense and on Dec. % took a sol
emn oath Of exculpation. Two days
later, early on Christmas morning. the
pope celebrated mass in the great ba-
silica of st. Peters, a church not at all
like the huge renaissance structure
reared by Bramante and Michelangelo.
The edi6ce was crowded to the
doors, for all Rome docked in those
days to see the wonderful Frank. who.
like Mohammed, spread his gospel by
the sword. Charles. clad in Roman
costume, with the chlamys hanging
from his shoulders, knelt in prayer be-
fore the tomb Of St. Peter. When he
rose to his feet Leo approached and,
placing golden crown upon the kings
head, acclaimed him emperor of the
Romans. Again the pontifr folded
him in a purple mantle. and great
shout went up from the people as a
greeting to the first Of the new Cae-
Sara
The scene is thus described by Egin-
hard. the. historian Of Charlemagne:
AT the moment when. in his place be-
fore the altar, he was bowling down
to pray Pope Leo placed on his head
a crown. and all the Roman people
shouted, Long life and victory to
Charles Augustus. crowned by God.
the great and pacific emperor Ut the
ROmans!' After this :lmatiun the
pontiff prostrated himself before him
and paid him alteration. according to
the custom established in the days of
the old emperors, and thenceforward
'Charles, giving up the title Of patri
hcian. bore that Of emperor and Au-
gustus."
A millennium later, on the banks of
the Seine, another pope crowned an
other emperor, who. had planted his
throne on the wreck Of the fabric
reared by Charlemagne.
Little Falls herald., 1914-12-25
A Christmas Time Saver.

; To save the minutes on Christmas
eve and leave time for the many things
that are bound to come up shut of
from the children one room in the
house suitable for the tree a couple of
weeks before Christmas and gradually
accumulate there all decorations and
presents ! The tree can be trimmed a
day or two before the holiday and the
presents wrapped more quickly 'and
easily hecailse, they are all in one place.
s'1
Little Falls herald., 1914-12-25

Springfield Republican,: It makes
ones flesh creep to read Congressman
Gardner's statement that off we had
gone to war with the rest of the first
class powers early in August, no less
than nine of our battleships would not
Aaye been ready to fight" Yet no
fact could be better established than
that out governm ant was justified in
not getting ready to fight at that time,
It's . fool government that mistakes
ether counries' wars for is own. 5sa.~
Little Falls herald., 1914-12-25
We wish you a Merry Christmas.

Republicans are talking OF gettlns
together and in the same breath pro.
pose such men as Senator Penrose ol
Pennsylvania for president. These
folks know as much about the sentl-
ment of the rank and file Of voters as
those who continue to attack Bryan
and other we'll known progressive DEM
OcratS.
Little Falls herald., 1914-12-25

Former Governor Sulzer Of New
York proposes new political party,
q coalition Of the progressive, Prohlbl-
nouncement was made after confer
ence of the members Of the prohibition
state committee Of New York, and a
resolution passed to this effect will be
presented to the national committee.
Sulzer, formerly a democrat, as the
candidate Of the prohibitionists, made
surprisingly strong run at the last
election,
Little Falls herald., 1914-12-25
JOE GOT HIS .n"

.Jo4eph Diedrich of this city was one of
the members OF the 1914 university fodt-
Srssensstson re- OF Of the fea honorary ~ badges by Ss
President Vincent took place Thursday
OF last week at the library chapel at the
il Vas Necessary tor the player 10 be il
IA certain number Of conference football
games. -'.
Little Falls herald., 1914-12-25
CHRISTMAS IN
OLDEN 0! D = TIME IA ! F:
BY SIR WALTER SCOTT

-JEAP on more woods The wind is chill
T. I But. let it whistle as it WILL '>.@r
Well keep our Christmas merry stili.
Each age hes deemed the newborn year
The fittest time for festal cheer. 1.-.a>:,. Il,
And we'll our Christmas sires OF old
Loved. when the year its course had rollel
And brought biithe Christnnas back again
With eli its hosrliable train,
With. social and religious rite
To honor all the holy night.
On Christmas eve the bells were rung'
On Christmas eve the mass was sung.
Then opened wide the baron's hall
To vassaL. tenant, serf and ALI
Little Falls herald., 1914-12-25
ARE YOU LOOKING EVERYWHERE
.i FOR DOII.ARS?

In The January American Magazine
David Grayson, famous as the author
Of Adventures on Contentment, I"
writes new story entitled "Hemp-
ield' in which he makes the follow
ing Interesting comment: =, :
."Some men, looking out upon life,
get its poetic implications, others see
its moral significance, and here and
the "a man will see beauty in every.
thing; but to Ed all views Of life dis
solved, like moving picture, into dol
Little Falls herald., 1914-12-25
MONEY TO BURN

Northwestern Agriculturist: The
grain raisers Of the Northwest truly
have "Money to Burn,' and every fall
they burn their money in great bon
fires, Of straw. A ton of straw con-
tains more fertilizer than ton Of ma
nure-less water.
A ton of straw is $3.50 fertilizer
figured at actual market value of its
elements. A ten-ton straw pile (worth
the price Of fine suit Of clothes for
father or mother), makes a beautiful
$25 blaze for an hour, lighting up the
country for miles around.
Only farmers, mainly grain raisers,
burn their money at $500 an hour. A
hundred tons Of straw, from 1873 acres,
will burn all night at cost Of $250.0o.
Two nights burning equals one joy
ride with $4,000 smash-up.
Little Falls herald., 1914-12-25
CHRISTMAS AGAIN! /.

/: Once more the hallowed, +
? gracious Christmas time is X
= 4 upon the earth. At last the ~
!: long year of toll over tools y
. and arts and industries is al! {S
z but ended. The Christmas s
i festival, dedicated to happi- :5s
= ness and good will, has come. i
i. This morning the whole s;
y City has wakened TO quad y
rup'e Joy. The very atmos- GI
d phere Of our earth is rosy y
X stained witt, the ricn colors Of -
r the heart. All windows are !;
.A bright with holly and ever y
Is green. Parents have discov- e
T. cred that it is moro blessed to a
'A give than to receive. Joy runs @
* rsot Is, tie heart ci little cS:l- &.
e dren. Youth overflows with IS
~ animal spirits. Suddenly the =
) aged have shed their years q
Z and become young again. Be- \
X fore the light had fully dawn 9
IS ed the carols had begun to be 4
& heard in the churches. And ::
& every passing hour will be- +
s.. hold larger muItitudes throng- 5
q ing to these temples Of the ::
x soul. All feel that no flowers y
Ii, are sweet enough, no songs s
Z; bright enough, no gifts rich :;
81 enough for the Christmas =
G day. For once all strife and s
q enmity have disappeared from !;
a the market piace.-Rev. New Y
X ell p. Hills, .. ..
.v =
Little Falls herald., 1914-12-25

Minnesota led all other northwestern
states in the number of immigrant cars
received during the month Of Novem-
Der, according to a statement issued
by Fred B. Sherman, commissioner OF
immigration. The figures are given
out by the M.nesota Transfer, and
show that during that month Mime
sofa received 100 cars of immigrant
novables, while Wisconsin came Sec
end with As, or less than one-half that
number.
The Duluth News-Tribune is delight
Cd to know that the Duluth Herald
agrees with it on turning the clock
ahead so as to take advantage of light
enc hour earlier. But it would also
like the endorsement of the Duluth La
Dor World. The proposition. no doubt,
would not be considerly at all lightly
by the labor paper. if by 50 doing, it's
esteemed contemporaries would be
able to discern more Aght on the muni
cipal lighting idea.
Brainerd is to the fore with pub
lie ice skating rink, which is to be in
shape to use by New Years day. And
it is to be free, the chamber of COM
nerce and the city park board are to
bear the expense Of construction and
maintenance. Why not Little Falls9
Before the snow covers the Mississippi
at this point the healthful sport Of
ice skating is taken advantage of by
hundreds Of our citizens. both young
and old. At small expense to the
city this enjoyment could be extended
throughout the winter. Why not9
It is idle to believe otherwise than
that prohibition of Intoxicating liquors
has very strong support throughout the
nation, after the vote Of the house Of
representatives on the proposal to sub
nit a constitutional amendment to the
states, on Tuesday. Although the
amendment did not get the required
two-thirds vote, it received majority,
the vote being 1917 for to 1S9 against.
This, however, is not the strength Of
the prohibition vote in the house, as
many voted against the measure be-
cause they believed the matter state
question. The democratic and republl-
can leaders, Underwood and Mann, OPP
posed the measure. With the Mime
sofa representatives, some stated that
they voted as they believed the major
ity of their constituents stood on the
matter. Those voting for the amend
ment were Anderson, Lindbergh, Steen-
erson, Volstead. Against the amend
ment were Davis, Hammond, Manahan,
Miller, Smith, Stevens.
--O------
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-10-30
Paris Reports Victory - M~elzicourt,
Commanding Roads Leading from
Varennes, Taken BY French.

New York.-The situation along the
North Sea coast and for many miles to
the south appears to have changed
little. A continuation of the great
battle that has been in progress since
the Germans essayed their advance on
the coast toward French seaports Is
reported in official dispatches, and ap-
Falently the fire Of the opposing forces
is becoming more desperate than ever,
with charges and counter-charges on
both sides.
Germany is said to have many thou.
sands Of re-enforcements to aid the
right wing in forcing its way through
what is, from a strategic viewpoint,
the most important piece Of territory
in Northern Belgium. The Belgians
are fighting hard and there is no doubt
that French re-enforcements, and pos
sibly British, have been brought up to
aid the allied armies.
The latest French official commun.
iCation declares all attacks Of the Ger.
man from the North Sea to the south
of ArTas have been repulsed, which Is
4 more optimistic view from the
French standpoint than that expressed
in an earlier announcement that the
Germans had made Roadway at GER.
tain points.
In addition, the French have occu-
pied the important position of Melzi'
court, which commands the roads lead
ing from Varennes, around which there
are strong German, forces, to the val
ley of the Aisne.
The British and French warships
continue to pour shells into German
ranks, and the Germans are guarding
points along the coast to be ready for
a possible British landing.
A German submarine has been sunk
off the Dutch coast by the British de-
stroyer Badger. The official announce
ment of this incident gives no details,
aged when she rammed the submarine,
which is believed to have been attempt
ing a torpedo attack.
Berlin officially reports that Ger
mar forces have crossed the User
canal, where for several days past the
Bergians had offered strong opposi-
ton.
Berlin also reports that German
troops are advancing east of Ypres
and southeast Of Lille. There has been
very severe fighting for a long time
past in this vicinity.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-10-30
Ieuport StormeJ by Kaiscr's Army.
Entire Line From La B5sse to
Somne Attacked,

Paris.-The f@i. ling official com
municatlon was Issued by the French
War Office:
I'm Belgium, Nt"uport has been VI
olently bombardrI. and the effort o!
The Germans ha+ rHNtinued on the
front between Newport and DiXmude,
without, according 10 the latest ad'
vices, may result Whatever having
been reached.
An the front comprised between
La Basec and H., Somme has been
equally the object # violent attacks
at night, all Of Which have been re-
pulsed.
"On the remainder Of the front there
is nothing to rep. TT
Berlin, via AMSTERDAM and London
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-10-30
MOVE WENT SOUTH Is BEGUN
Allies Attempt on German Right Flank
Falls, Says Berlin-Claim Panic
ia p,ric

in Paris.
Berlin.-Ths following German com.
nent on the French official statement
has been given TO the press:
THE tone of the French official wal
bulletin was rather depressed and
caused a panic In Paris. 1t admits a
retreat between the sea and Canal La
Bassee. and mentions the impetuosity
OF the German attacks noar Arras and
the Somme.
This ~aggravates the pessimistic i'm
preston. 1t repeats that there have
been French defeats on the north
wing. In order to soften the impress
sion, an official note was issued two
hours later saying that the battle front
had shifted 200 kilometers northward,
and therefore patience always vas
needed"
According to official accounts, the
twelfth week of the war was signalized
by the final checking OF the envelop-
Ing campaign which the allies for a
month have directed against the Ger.
man right flank. The Germans, 1t Is
declared, have begun to slowly but
definitely push southwark.
On Oct. "a, $500 Russian prisoners
passed the Austrian headquarters.
while $4,000 additional prisoners from
Przemysl and Jaroslau are reported en-
route.
The use OF the anti-cholera serum in
the Austrian army has proved effect
i've. Army surgeons regard the danger
OF an epidemic as having disappeared.
The total number Of prisoners Of
war confined in the camps in Germany
was announced to be 5,401 officers and
2sl,4ss men, including six French, 10
Russian and three Belgian generals.
More prisoners are said to be on the
way from the front.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-10-30
GERMAN RAIDS ARE CHECKED
Channel Ports Safe for a Time-Lossss
on Both Sides Are Heavy
As Battle RACES.

London.-The German raid on the
channel ports, as it is called here,
seems to have been checked for the
time being, or, at any rate, the Ger.
mans have made little, if any, prog.
ress since they crossed the User canal,
They, however, are still pushing with
all the forces at their command, and
are meeting with stubborn resistance
from the French, British and Belgian
troops,
Losses on both sides continue pro-
portionate to the %fierceness Of the bat
tie, which means that they are greater
than those in any battle since war was
declared, now nearly three months
ago.
Along the coast, where the allies are
assisted by French and British war
ships, they apparently have more than
held their own, and after inflicting
heavy losses on the Germans have
compelled them to try for an opening
farther inland. Up until recently the
allies had been forced to give way at
some points, but now, according 10
the French official communication
they have held their positions at every
point from the mouth Of the User 10
the Lens district, and again have ad'
vanced between Ypres and Roulers
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-10-30
FOUND GUILTY OF TREASON
Twenty-three SIavs Convicted Of Muir
der OF Francis Ferdinand-Wiil
Sentence Them Next Week.

London.-A dispatch to the EI
:hange Telegraph company from Rome
gives the folloing. received from Sara.
jevo. Bosnia:
"Gavrio Prinzin. the assassin, and
GRADES, the student. Needeljo Gabrlno-
vichs, and q OF Princip's accomplices
were found guilty Of treason for the
killing OF Archduke Francis Ferdinand
and his wife.
AS the court pronounced the YER
dict there could be distinctly heard the
rumble Of the artillery Of the Servians,
who had fought desperately to capture
the city and liberate the prisoners, all
Of whom are Slavs.
THE court will pronounce sentence
next week"
ArChduke Francis Ferdinand, heir
apparent to the Austro. Hungarian
throne, and his wife. were shot TO
death by Prinzip while ON a visit 10
Sarajevo. June zs last,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-10-30
BATTLE ON THE VISTULA
Fighting in Russia Is at a StandstilI
Opposing Forces Are in Contact
Over a Wide Area.

I0ndon.-A wireless from Berlin
says:
"It Is officially stated in Vienna that
in the eastern thpator of war the Aus.
tr%o.1IunEarian armies, with strong Ger.
man forces, are stationed In an almost
unbroken front extending from the
northern slopes OF the eastern Carpa,
thianF, across the Starry Samhor TO
the eastern region before the Przemysl
fortress and along the lower San
through Polish Weishaell and into the
district OF plosk.
These forces are engaging the main
forces Of Russians, who have brought
into the field their Caucasian, Siberian
and Turkestan troops.
The Austro.H Hungarian column ad,
vancing across the Carpathians have
attacked strong hostile forces in Mid
die Galicia. Both sides occupy strong
ly fortified positions and the battle
generally Is at a s%tandstill.
Fighting has been In progress to
the southwest OF the Vistula In the dis.
trict between lvansorod and Warsaw
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-10-30
BIG BATTLE RACES
N WEST FLANDERS
"A MASSACRE, NOT A FIGHT, y.
THE WAY CORRESPONDENTS
DESCRIBE BATTLE
FIGHT BATTLE OF BAYONE1s
No Quarter 10 Asked and Non. Civ.
Correspondents Paint Lurid Pct.
ure Of Fight-Germans s..n
to Be Stopped.

London.-The lurid glare Of burn,,.
bushes, with shadowy figures l,nsS
family against a background of smok.
working like demons in an inferno =,
their own creation; the spiteful rain.
of machine guns; the roar Of bur,,iD.
shells; the impact of driven bayons,
against human flesh and bone; the
cries OF wounded; shouts of triumnb.
shrieks of despair; rivers running ,as
with blood, through heaped I'D piles a,
dead--this is the battle of Flanders. No
London pictures it from the brief I'm,
hasty details telegraphed from ths
fighting front.
"A massacre, not a fight; a butch.
cry, a shambles," such are the pbrases
used owe and over by correspondents
endeavoring to give an inkling OF the
events of this bloodiest battle Of the
a mo quarter is asked and nome
Is given. 1t is the battle Of the bayo.
nets"
Belgian regiments have been deci.
mated to a third of their former fight.
ing strength; British troops stand grim
and logged in the face of fearful loss.
gallant Frenchmen shout with the lust
Of combat, and opposed to them in the
sublime grandeur of death the solid
ranks Of Germans march answering.
ly against a whitening fire and literally
bestrew the landscape with their
corpses. There is no chance to bury
the dead or care for wounded; the
ground they lie on is narrowed and
furrowed over and over by the spray.
ing bullets of mitrailleuses and the
tearing fragments of bursting shrap.
mel.
And out of the chaos there looms
one fact from which England at home
may extract some comfort. The Ger
man seem to be stopped.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-10-30

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