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St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1914-01-03

AT his home in Opelousas, on
Tuesday morning at lao o'clock,
December 80, 1913, Henry
Thomas, born in Montgomery
Co., Texas, came to Louisiana
and settled in st. Landry parish
at the age of 81, and died at the
age of rs. An obituary will ap-
pear next week.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1914-01-03

On account of Jan. 9Th being
a legal holiday all local banks
will close. (Depositors take
notice.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-24
Am ARMY for Social Serrice

DoVERTY and neglect are touched with a
i deeper shade of tragedy at Christmastde.
Not TO share the gladness with which the
air is filed to have no voice in the joyous
Yuletide music, to be forgotten when others
are overwhelmed with tokens of affectionate
remembrance, must be the hardest of all
things to bear. Fortunately there will be few
upon whom tho sadness will settle this year.
Even where personal interest fails, some or
ganized institutional dispenser of good
cheer will step in and relieve the gloom.
Every must have been impressed with
the large-hearted social mission of the Saliva
tlon Army. In the first instance it was purely
a spiritual agency, but intimate experience
among the poor OF the great cities of the
world has taught the followers of General
Booth that men have bodies as we'll as souls
that their social needs are not less than their
religious needs. So for years the Salvation
Army corps have provided shelters for the
destitute, summer vacations for the dwelers
of noisome tenements, Thanksgiving and
Christmas dinners for the hungry and neg
lected. II is worthy and noble work, and in
harmony with the spirit and example of the
Master whose cause they represent.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-24
A Century of Successful Arbitration

TUST century ago, in city Of Belgium,
y representatives of the United States and
Great Britain signed the articles of agree
ment that terminated the War of 1912. They
wrought better than they knew. For not
only did they bring a needless war to for
NAL close, they really established the prin-
ciple of international arbitration. When
future ages look back and evaluate the
events Of the past, the Treaty of Client will
stand out as the first definitive pronounce
ment of the law of comfy by which wars
may be avoided and the blessings of peace
brought to all the nations.
For one hundred years America and Eng
land have been at peace. There have been
causes aplenty that might have led to strife,
but it was agreed in the Treaty of Client
that the outstanding differences might be
adjudicated by arbitration. And long after
the points in dispute in 1912 had been thus
amicably adjusted, all further misunder-
standings were settled by the same method.
The habit has become established, and the
thoughtful people Of both nations can hardly
imagine any circumstance that could possibly
precipitate war among the EngIish-speaking
peoples.
We do well, therefore. to honor the ami
versary of the Treaty OF Ghent. 1t marked
a new era in international relationships, and
after the madness of this present war has
passed away, the method that has brought
peace to America and England for three gem
erations should be adopted by all the world.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-24
Give the Kids the Right of wav

X|OU older folk. staid and stodgy have had
i your fling long, long ago; you made the
rafters ring with shout and merriment; you
half-wrecked the nerves of sonlbre seniors
with drum and trumpet; you threw the house
into dsarray as you romped from room to
room. Think back a few years, open the
doors of memory, throw up the windows that
look backward to the old home in the far
away.
Well, there are children today with all the
healthy exuberance that you once had.
Christmas is theirs by divine right When
they are noisy, boisterous. uproarious you
may know that they are happy. Let them
have their fill of it. The SOLDERING burdens
viii fall upon their shoulders soon enough, in
all conscience. What their Christmas is TO
them tomorrow will make the Christmas for
thousands OF children in years to come.
The Old World across the seas is noisy with
the boom Of cannon and the groans of dying
men. Let our New World be noisy with the
laughter and shouts of happy childhood. If
our frayed nerves are hurt 1t will be only for
an hour or so. and will be soon forgotten. We
can stand it. For the time comes all too soon
when the old folks sit alone in solemn silence
and say: What is Christmas without the
lSiddies around?" So let them have their fling
and thank God that they are still here
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-24
Peculiar Frank Case

THERE has been plenty of misrepresenta-
i tion in reference to the Frank case, due
to the propaganda waged by generous citi-
who are convinced that a miscarriage
of justice is about to be carried out. 1t is
not often that white man in the South is
convicted of murder on the evidence of
black man, certainly not unless there is
strong corroboratory testimony or verifca-
tlon by circumstance. Nor is there any rea-
son to believe that Atlanta is half so blood
thirsty as has been intimated.
1t is true, however, that popular excite
msnt Influenced the court and jury, and it
may be doubted If a change Of venue was
not a prerequisite TO even-handed justice.
The case has assumed an Importance that
counsels delay Execution of the sentence
could accomplish no good comparable to the
harm sure to result If there should be event
ual discovery OF error after execution. II the
verdict is so buttressed in legality that no
court will upset It, It behooves the Governor
OF Georgia to join hands with mercy and
commute the sentence. That is what he will
do II at last he alone stands between Frank
and death
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-24
o LITTLE TOWN OF BETHLEHEM

little town of Bethlehem,
How still we see thee lle
Above thy deep and dreamless sleep
The silent stars go by;
Yet in thy dark streets shineth
The everlasting Light;
The hopes and fears of all the years
Are met in thee tonight
For Christ Is born of Mary;
And gathered all above,
While mortals sleep, the angels keep
Their watch of wondering love.
o morning stars. together
Proclaim Thy holy birth;
And praises sing to God, the King,
And peace to men on earth
How silently, how silently,
The wondrous gift is givenl
SO God imparts to human hearts
The blessings of His heaven.
No ear may hear His coming,
But I'm this world OF sin,
Where meek souls win receive Him still,
The dear Christ enters in,
o holy Child OF Bethlehem,
Descend TO us, we pray;
Cast out our sin, and enter in,
Be born in US today
We hear the Christmas angels
The great glad tidings tell;
come to US, abide with us
Our Lord Emmanuel.
Phillips Brooks ds60
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-24
A CHRISTMAS CARMEN

Sound over all waters. reach out from all Iand4
The chorus OF voices, the claspng of hands
Sing hymns that were sung by the stars qi
the morn,
Sing songs OF the angels when Jesus was born:
With glad iubiations
Bng hope TO the nationsi
The dark night is ending and dawn has beguai
Rise hope OF the ages, arise like the sun
All speech how TO music, all hearts beat as ols'
Sing the bridal Of natiOnsl with chorals Of loKs.
Sing out the war-vulture and sing in the doga
accord
And the voice Of the world Is the voice Of 81
Lord!
Clasp hands Of the nations
Ia strong gratulations;
The dark night Is ending and dawn has hegla
Rise, hope Of the ages, arise like the sun,
All speech flow 70 music, All hearts beat one
Blow, bugles OF battle. the marches Of peace
East vest, north and south let the long qaas
rel cease;
Sing the song Of great Joy that the aHssl'
began.
Sing OF glory 10 God and Of goodwill % laa4
Harki Joining IN chorus
The heavens bend Ger usl
Ene dark night is ending and dawn has besas
Rise, hope Of the ages, arise like the sun
All speech now 20 music, an hearts beat ~ ere
John Greenleaf Whittlef
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-24

dow; his voice, as it reached the edge OF ihs
standing congregation, was mellow and gen /
tie and joyous.
/ knew IL was beautiful sermon full a
tender emotion and chidlng love- laden with
the spirit of Christmas, because It awoke a
gentle and gracious response in that typical
Roman audience. Once a smile rippled over
all the faces, as tough a door had unex-
pectedly been flung open and they were bid
den to enter a long-closed palace. And once,
when the preachers finger pointed toward the
glowing window, all eyes followed it, as II
they expected one of the celestial figures 10
fiutter down into their midst. Occasionally
neighbor would turn to nelghbor and nod, as
if cherished but unuttered hope had been
confirmed One woman, with gorgeous silk
scarf about her head, held child upon her
shoulder, and when surly looking man by
her side relieved her of the burden, she looked
surprised and grateful, patted him affec
tionately upon the arm, and turned again
eagerly to the preacher. BY my side two
rough-looling men stood together and insen-
sibly drew nearer and then to my surprise
and apparently unconsciously, one slipped
his hand into the others and kept 1t there
until the end of the sermon. A rather fierce
looking mustached soldier lifted a little boy
onto his shoulder for a moment, that the
youngster might have a glimpse of the
preacher. AS the sermon continued, the hard
lines and the settled shadows seemed to van
ish from every face, and peace and good will
fell like a benediction upon the listening
throng True, did not understand word,
but 1 felt that l had found the spirit and the
meaning of Christmas. and as left the great
church gave all my small change to a lame
beggar, who importuned me at the portal
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-24
colonel CoethaIs wants J Dredgs

DoLoNEL COCKTAILS also wants to ask
~ cor al additional drsdgs when he goes TO
Washington. He fears that he will have TO
keen a drsdse working on the canal steadily
4of 3 year Or more until the hills at Culebra
have entirely settled Doubtless Colonel
GoethaIs VIII ana the Administration ready
ana willing 70 appoint q commission Or board
3 consider the subject. But he must prove
hls case He cannot expect his Judgment to
= conclusive - e matter 81 sueh awful im-
aaltance. Ihefe ars some pr1specilse 'lams
aaeks aho geald p Hlllins % s. down 70
panama. s2znina the sitaaelon thoroughly
a zsiisef afspert within 4 year Provided.
eoaras lhs pay l0r the JOB were liberal
as government must Ds careful Hos eAn
eests nQnes T 9fae1 people ara
ie a sIse4 Ess1 body canapl
qlf 4s
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-24
Aluminothermic Hydrocyanic Warfare

(tRAPE, canister, shrapnel, lyddite cor
" dite have slain their thousands aiumino-
thermic- hydTocyanic projeetiles. invented
b. a young hopeful are guaranteed to
STAY millions. This new missile is so de-
structive that It win cause a eonhagration
wherever it strikes. and It's fumes will as
phyxiate any one in the immediate vicinity
If reports are true. about 100 OF those shells
thrown into a city like Phlladslphia would
burn every building in fiys minutes and suf-
locate every inhsbitent IN fYe seconds. Cas-
ualty lists are sufieiently staggering with
the equipment as II is; anything more de-
structive Is unimaginablss Not even racial
hatred at lie worst can think az such instru-
ments OF slaughter without shrinking. our
Inventors dreams ara 80 much more ter
rible than their accomplishments.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-24
Free Advertising

OoNGRESSMAN ]. HAMPTON MOORE
~ need not worry himself over the lucubra-
tions of the ebullient gentlemen from the
State of Washington. Mr.. Bryan. 1t seems
10 be plain casesOf Mr.. Moore endeavoring
to advertise a colleague and give him pub
licity. But Mr.. Moore should not let his
generosity get the better OF him. Publicity
does no good unless the subject can measure
up to it. Besides. 1t is the business of
neither Mr.. Moore nor Mr.. Bryan to SUPER
wise the morals and behavior OF Washington;
a police department is maintained to do that.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-24
The FuIl Measure of Generosity

! TT is Christmas season fruited with sig
nlicanee The great tragedy in which the
world seethes emphasizes, as they have not
| formerly been emphasized in our day and
generation the lessons inseparable from our
joyous celebration.
The opportunity for unprecedented charity
has not only knocked, but actually thundered,
at our doors There have been Macedonian
cries from many sources Belgium in the
abyss of despair has tasted our generosity.
The children Of a dozen races have us to
thank chat the bleak day does not dawn
shorn Of remembrances. At home, deluged
with unparalleled demands, our charitable
organizations and individual citizens have
loosed their purse-strings and poured their
substance gladly into the common relief.
Never, perhaps has there been season in
which so many adults, caught in the press Of
circumstance, have been dependent on the
good will of others
Luxury and moderate means have served
together. There has been no class in charity
and no sect. All have given as they could,
and doubtless not in years have more been
blessed by giving. The opportunity to serve
has lifted them up and every sacrifice in aid
of the destitute and needy has paid for itself
in abundant satisfaction to the giver. The
shadows somehow have been cast aside and
merriment has been evident in the great
shopping crowds. 1t is a Christmas that has
demanded much in the way of self-depriva-
tion and secret economies but the CITY will
be the better for it in the end
The image OF the Christ Child is in the face
of every child for "of such is the Kingdom
of Heaven" 1t is the glory of the young to
be generous, without selfishness, and of men
now and then to be inspired by the same
spirit Hang up the stockings and let them
be filled until they bulge to the breaking
point. They are the measure of the humanity
in US.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-24
Plum Duff at the Front

From the New York Times.
The genuine plum puddngs, with the al
monds and the holly and the rest of 1t, ara
going to the front this week by battalons
Christmas Pudding Fund was started some
time ago by one of the newspapers in London
and in no time at all 465 puddings out Of the
500 asked for We're subscribed. In addition
to these hundreds OF private puddings are
making their way toward the firing line WITH
those greetings OF love and gayety and couls
age that are supposed TO aid in keeping suh
upper lip.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-24
WHAT MAKES A CHRISTMAS PREsENl

ny mother getg q China set.
And that's her Christmas present
AHd Daddy has An easy chair
That's comfcrty and pleasant.
Big sisters 3 set of lurs-
And after an nay pleading,
They bought me Just the overcast
That ] aaa eadiy nesdinE.
*And ~ f'm aad this Christmas Day.
Iha olhar folks afe quiet
Though upt enc bit me would dare
20 feii ahei ha means by I
lta gals way. l1|nss tol aeed d4Hf count
H0aeEEf uIcl aat nIaa1aft
its Hat aa traat SEA eag1 Eans
W =
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-24

procedure, that It is likely to insist that the
dredge Colonel Goetheis wants be made
available without the Intervention Of boards
or commissions II interference with Colonel
Goethais had only started soon enough the
opening Of the canal could have been delayed
fen vaars
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-24

Z Is not rsmarsabls that the volume q
shcpping this year has been greater than
that - laat, Tor there have been few people
d any means at en- who have not broa4ened
TIE field q their giving.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-24

Representative Ware RETAINED from voting
on ths national prohibition Issue. It Is
sood thing for MT Ware that his supporters
At home are more active In exercising their
priVileaea.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-24

iats ias chicago breach 81 re Fedesaf Re-
seGfs Bank cannot p discussed adeau lely
- Christmas Efe aicn q tina To- Iils
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-24

It would seem 70 be an obvious fact that
Gre hase Is just as important as the water
that goes through L. But Councils mas al
ways been opposed 10 the Blankenburg Al
rainisirations determination to prevent leaks.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-24

II Is said that the Public Service Commis-
sion Is not worried. In this 1t resembles the
railroads when they appeared for the hear
ing on Communication rates
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-24

The plan to suspend the British News Bu-
reau for a day has been abandoned although
Il Is wen known that the eensors have been
working overtime
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-24

Anybody who does not believe in Santa
Claus viii ind no trouble in contributing
gifts to those who do, and that ought to give
him some satisfaction,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-24

Colonel Goethals has arrived in the United
States Perhaps he win be able to persuade
washington to let him take ship or two
back with him.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-24

Christmas In the trenches is better than
Christmas out of them, on the battle front.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-24

But Inside of the glorious church / found
shat had sought and despaired Of tuding-.
me spirit of Christmas. I saw q beautiful
sermon preached. say I saw 4, because the
crowd vas TOO great FER q late comer 10
Fei within range of the Dreaehars words. ana
lAe sermon vas in q tongue of which ! Knew
ooIy aee phrases Re has & monk and not
asf older iasn YEARS. - faes aas
eaa ae stt laht fhal tlr,ausd
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-01
RIVER AND HARbOR
BILL TO Be PUSHED
Senator Simmons Expects
Measure viii Be Law
by October.

THE river and harbor appropriation
bill will be law by October 1, be-
lieve." said Senator Simmons of North
Carolina. in charge Of that measure.
today. Senator Simmons said that he
intended to move to take up the river
and harbor bill as soon as the Clayton
bill has been passed, possibly this
afternoon, and to make it the unfin-
ished business Of the Senate.
The bill should be passed by the
Senate in two week or a little more"
continued Senator Simmons. "The river
and harbor bill this year is framed
along similar lines as those of other
years. There is no more reason for not
passing this bill than for holding up
any of the other big governmental ap-
preparation bills. l expect that there
will be opposition to the measure from
some Of the senators. including Sena-
tor Burton and Senator Kenyon. who
fought the bill when it was up before.
But ! expect it will pass.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-01
WITH GERMANS NEARING PARIS -
CENSOR DRAWS VEIL OVER WAR

Absence of concerning the progress Of the Euro
pean today marked Not since the early days
August when military operations first took serious form,
has there been dearth of intelligence official other
wise.
evident that there concerted effort the part
of English and the French authorities keep the
world large absolute ignorance of what is transprng
in northern France.
No official statements have been issued in London,
Paris Berlin, and such has to hand de-
cdedy ragmentary unsubstantiated of minor importance
and without real significance
This veil of secrecy drawn tighter today than at any
time thirty days. may be taken indication
that importance transpng northern France
similar silence observed during the fighting around
Mons Cambria and lie Cateau last week
official report the situation north of Paris
was night said that the French left owing
the progress of the German right wing had been forced
mark new retirement" Explaining this
the French embassy in London today said:
"The Anglo-French army corps have had to give
ground but nowhere have they been broken through
The fighting today in which the allies believed be
opposing German advance is thought be centered
around Fere strongly fortified French position the
river Oise, seventyfve miles northeast of Paris.
The fate of the French capital may hang the
come of these operations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-01
DEFENDERS LEFT WING UNABLE
TO HALT 0NCOMINC TEUTONS
Terrific Fighting in Progress Today May Determine Out
come Of Campaign Which Has Capital
As Objective
EVERY FRENCHMAN TO COLORS

PARIS, September 4:25 pmOhcial announcement was
made this afternoon the effect that the minister OF has de-
cided call Immediately all the resevss the country VINO
have mott been previously summoned to the colors.
The position the allied armies according to the opinion OF
French military good The Germans is pointed out
attempting which, it falls will leave them IN
dangerous situation with their troops exhausted.
The British army fresh and rested the about to
engage German right and the French who
have been retiring slowly for several days.
100000 IN BATTLE.
LONDON September 1897 pmToday the eve OF the an
capuaon of Sedan battling
headlong effort to celebrate
day with dramatic the French backed by their British
allies avenge their defeat of forty-four years
the Germans have gained ground in their encrcling move
French left admitted by the French foreign Of
fee asserted also that after reeday battle in this region
Anglo line although pushed back remains unbroken
WEARING DOWN THE GERMANS
allied and claimed that the losses of the attacking forces
enormously than have those the
reports available thus far and nothing reach
opinion of their real value.
fighting appears be taking place along line
the of Somme to Vervins. in the de-
There the flower of Williams army
trying to pierce the British defense.
WHERE FRENCH CLAIM SUCCESSES
forces of the German still
attacking French about Mezieres the capital of
the department of Ardennes
where the French
the Vosges mountains and Lorraine where the
are said
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-01

LONDON. September To-day is the
anniversary of Sedan and 1t Is fully OK
uected that the German army in France
will make q supreme effort to celebrate
the day in some strikingiy effective man
ner.
Fighting has been resumed all along
the front, according to the official French
account, which admits that the German
right wing continues its advance. No
other details of this fighting have vet
come through and it is not known
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-01
BERLIN REPORTS
CAPTURE OF 10000
RUSSIANS

A German victoly at AL
lenstein "even greater than
known BEFORE" in which
three Russian army corps
were defeated and 10000
prisoners, including two
Russian commanding gener-
ais, were taken, was report
ed today to the German en-
bassy from Berlin by wire
less via Sayville, L. I.
The dispatch to the EN-
bassy said:
Official report of the vic
tory at Allenstein shows that
it was even greater than
known before. Three Rus
sian army corps were ami
hilated. Seventy thousand
prisoners were taken, includ-
ing two commanding gen
erals, 900 officers and the
complete artillery Of the
Russian army.