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The daily star-mirror., 1915-12-23
THE MYSTERY OF CHRISTMAS
One Day of the Year That All Other
Days Are Learning to Envy
and Initiate.

It seems to me that always, as the
Oath of December commenced to
shorten, the white, fleecy snow began
to fall, says a writer in the Crafts
man. When the street lamps flick
cred up like candles on an altar, they
gazed on world that was white. The
strife of the city was muffled. Carts
went by, but you had to peer out
through the blinds to know that they
were passing-they made no sound.
An atmosphere of gentleness had de-
scended. Everyone in the house went
about with stealth, as though planning
some secret kindness.
And then the night and the trying
to keep awake till Santa Claus should
come. And the waking up, with the
frost weaving patterns on the panes.
Somewhere far away harp was be-
ing played, and a cornet was challeng-
ing the silence. The tune they played
was an accompaniment to the most
beautiful legend in the world. At
first, dreamily, you tried to remember
why for once the darkness was not
frightening, and then, "Ah, it's Christ
mas!" AS you turned, your feet made
the paper crack, and at the end of the
bed you were too content and happy
even to look at your presents. Why
was it that next day everybody and
everything was different? The air was
full of bells singing riotously. Every
one, for this one day, ceased to think
of his own happiness and found hap
piness in bringing cheerfulness to
others. The stern gulf which is fixed
vanished-there weren't any grown
ups Somewhere in your childish
heart you wondered why every day
couldn't he made a day of kindness.
Ard tEat wonder of a child's heart
is the Christmas message. Once
year, by a divine conspiracy, all the
ships of our hopes and fears turn back
from their voyagilgs to the harbOr OF
tenderness. They are borne back on
the crest of white tide Of mysticism
that sweeps round the world. A truce
of God is declared to all fightings, and
men and women walk as children
through a world that is kind. They
commence to give and cease to annex;
they act in the belief that God is in
his heaven The spirit is one tremu-
lous white day of unselfishness-a day
which gradually some other days in
the year are learning to envy and im1-
tate.
The daily star-mirror., 1915-12-23
whv We Burn Candles.

The custom of burning candles on
the Christmas tree comes from two
sources. The Romans burned candles
at the feast of Saturn as sign of good
cheer. while the Jews burned candles
during the feast Of the Dedication,
which happened to fall about the same
time as that of Saturn in the Roman
calendar. It is quite possible that
for this reason there would have been
many candles burning all over Pales-
tine about the time of the birth OF
Christ, and from this comes the term
feast of Lights" which is the name
used In the Greek church for Christ
mas day
The daily star-mirror., 1915-12-23

to get something that will give her .
can use later on as pipe cleaner or a
pair of suspenders!"
The pale young woman tainted, so /
moved over.
At another counter another young
lady said to me: Have you been
waited on?'
mo-" 1 replied; 81 have been
stepped on, sat on and walked on, but
/ have not yet been waited on
What do you wish?" inquired the
young woman.
Il am looking for Christmas pres
ent for friend wife," he said. 81 want
to buy her something that will bring
great joy to her heart, and which
might use afterward as a pair of slip
pers or shaving mug"
The young lady caught ME with her
dreamy eyes and held me up against
the wall.
You" she screamed, you complete
in this department store today without
knowing what they are doing here,
and | refuse to be human encylope-
dia for the sake of eight dollars a
week Go on, now; throw yourself in
to second speed and climb the hill"
/ began to apologize, but she
reached down under the counter and
pulled out a club
This" she said, with a wild look
in her side lamps, this is happy Yule-
tide, but, nevertheless, the next guy
that leaves his brains at home and
tries to make me tell him what is a
good Christmas present for his wife
will get a bitter waIlop across the
forehead"
The girl was right, SO l went home
without present.
l suppose I'll have to take Hep's tip
and get those emeralds after all.
But first I'll go down to the deli
catessen store and see if there's any
thing there.
The daily star-mirror., 1915-12-23
EAT A SQUARE MEAL AND
NOT FEAR INDIGESTION

There are hundreds of people in
Moscow who were not the least bit
surprised when they read in the Star
Mirror that r. 'Hodgins is selling Mi
money in case it did not relieve This
remarkable dyspepsia remedy will re-
lieve the worst case of indigestion,
headache, dizziness, or the general
played-out condition that afflicts eve
ry one suffering with stomach trou-
Bile. Mio-na does not simply relieve,
it aims to cure.
R. Hodgins can tell you of many
well-known people in this city who
this remedy has restored to health,
often after they have tried many
other methods of treatment with lit
tie or no benefit. No other dyspepsia
remedy has made so large a percent
age of cures as Mi-o-na. 1t is so
large that R. Hodgins stands ready to
refund the price to any customer
whom it does not help.
The best kind of advertising is the
praise of a pleased customer, and
there are hundreds in Moscow today
praising Mi-o-na because it does what
it is advertised to do. A few months
ago they could eat nothing without
wondering what the result would be.
Since using Mona, they eat what
they want and when they want with
no fear of suffering. 716
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a department store when l ran across
Hep Hardy limping in the direction
Of q taxicab stand.
up late, aren't you, Hep" l in
CURED, glancing at the Waterbury
Il sure am running behind my sched-
uie this morning, John, Hep wheezed.
Accident"
What's the matter? Fuse blow out
and leave you and your favorite bar
tender in darkness?" l ventured
Nix" he answered; IT interpolated
a new step in the Tango about five
this a. m. and my partner, an impul-
sive little thing from Spokane, didn't
get my signal, with the result that she
stepped on me and lost one of her
French heels somewhere between my
ankle and my instep. | had to wait
till a Doctor Shop was open SO he
could probe for it. The medicine ped
dler found it all right and my left
wheel is a bit wobbly, but I'll be in
the rOped arena tonight when. the bell
rings, clamoring for my favorite rag,
you can bet on that, John, old pal"
"The dance bug has you for fair,
hasn't it, Hep?" I laughed
mot at ALL" Hep came back; "but
like a lot of other ginks who have been
going through life with stoop shoul-
ders and plantation feet I've suddenly
discovered how to be graceful and |
have to stay up all night to see if
other people notice it. Where are you
going?'
Pm going down to see one of those
stores and make fool out of fifty dol
1ars-little Christmas present for
Peaches" l answered.
Fifty dollars!" Hep sneered Say.
John, if | had wife, and we were
speaking to each other, fifty dollars
wouldn't buy the ribbon around the
bundle. Fifty dollars You make
noise like pike"
"Sure!' | snapped back IF you
had wife you'd take her down to
your favorite Jewelry store and let the
clerks throw diamonds at her till they
fell exhausted. But I'm just regular
The daily star-mirror., 1915-12-23
WEBER DOES 1T F.!
Repairs and Makes
nHHnU

AUTO AND BUGGY
Tops, Cushions, Side Curtains, Etc.
Carrying a full line of Top Material,
Bows, Sockets, Curtain Light, and
Trimmings.
Furniture UpheIstering Speciality.
Phone 142-R Cor. Third and Main SITS.
Moscow. Idaho
The daily star-mirror., 1915-12-23
A Chrlstmas Hint.

To those who may have become
tired of the old-fashioned games usual
at Christmas The following may be
found suitable:
Hunt up a lot of poor people that
have not got any Christmas dinner
and go and give them one.
N. B.-This game may be played
by any number of persons.
The daily star-mirror., 1915-12-23


goods and said, Are you a buyer OF
a handler?"
Il am looking for Christmas pres
ent for friend wife" l answered 81
want to get something that will look
swell on the parlor table and may be
used later on as a tobacco jar or a
trouser stretcher!"
Fourth floor-to the left-takc the
elevator!" said the shrill voice, but
shriller.
With bowed head l walked away.
l began to feel sorry for friend wife.
Nobody seemed to be very much in
terested whether she got Christmas
present or not.
On the fourth floor l stopped at a
counter where lot of eager danes
were paving over some chinchilla rib
bon and chiffon overskirts.
1t reminded me of the way an emo
tional hen digs up grub in the gar
den.
l enjoyed the excitement of the game
for about ten minutes and then /
said to the clerk behind the counter
who was refereeing the match, Can
you tell me where ! can buy a ster-
ling silver Christmas present for
friend wife which l could use after
ward as night key or bath sponge?"
Fifth floor--to the rcar-take the
elevator!" said the clerk.
On the fifth floor l went over to a
table where a young lady was selling
"The Life and Libraries of Andrew
Carnegie" at four dollars month and
fifty cents week, and in three years
it is yours il you don't lose the re-
cAipts.
She gave me glad smile and felt
a thrill Of encouragement.
Excuse me-" said, but [ am look
ing for Christmas present for friend
wife which will make all the neigh
bors jealous, and which can use aft
terward as an ash receiver or pocket
flask"
The young lady cut out the giggles
and pointed to the northwest.
| went over there.
To my surprise I found another
counter.
A pale young woman was behind it.
I was just about to ask her the fatal
question when a young man wearing
a ragtime expression on his face
rushed up and said to the pale young
lady behind the counter: II am look
ing for suitable present for a young
lady friend of mine with golden brown
hair Could you please suggest some
thing?"
The pale young woman showed her
teeth and answered him in a low.
rumbling voice, and the man went
away.
Then came an old lady who said: Il
bought some organdie dress goods for
a shirt waist last Tuesday, and would
like to exchange them for music box
for my daughters little boy, Freddie,
if you please!"
The pale young woman again showed
her teeth and the old lady ducked for
cover.
After about fifty people had rushed
up to the pale young woman and then
rushed away again, went over and
spoke to her.
Il am looking" +" I said, "for Christ
m IS present for friend wife. want
The daily star-mirror., 1915-12-23
Concealing Defects.

Been mending your political
fences?"
NO" replied Senator Sorghum;
only whitewashing EN-"
The daily star-mirror., 1915-12-23
Welcome to Christmas!

Christmas. crown o the year! Gold
en- clasp to it's round of light and
shadow. Truly the bells OF it shall
ring out, plague 1 Danish. peace 1
br1ng:" Welcome 1t royalty. Spread
out for soul and sense feast Of good
McWilliams.
The daily star-mirror., 1915-12-23
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The daily star-mirror., 1915-12-23

AY! Did you ever
take what little
was left and start
out to buy friend
wife a Christmas
token?
A quaint pastime,
is it not?
Well, to make a
long story lose it's
cunning, | clinked
a few iron men to-
gether one morn
ing recently and
started out to find
something new and
nifty in the gift
line for Peaches.
I was breezing for
The daily star-mirror., 1915-12-23
Good 8FOr Constipation

Chamberlan's Tablets are excellent
for constipation. They are pleasant
to take and mild and gentle in effect.
Obtainable everywhere. d
The daily star-mirror., 1915-12-23
QUALITY FAPERS

found in nigh quality printed matter:
County Bond, Exchange Bond, OLD
Hampshire. Furnished only by
The Star-MfrrOr Press
The daily star-mirror., 1915-12-23
IA Lot Of Eager DANES Were Paving
Over Some Chinchilla Ribbon.

OVCT oOuIC niO0Nus
human being, working for living, and
every time | see hundred dollar bill
/ get red in the face and want drink
OF water You know, Hep, my father
didn't spend mis- life wrapping it up in
bundles and throwing 1t into an iron
-voodshed against the time | became
old enough to use it as torch!
"Say!' chirped Hep, VINO hadn't
paid the slightest attention to what 4
was saying, why don't you get her an
emerald necklace? Some idea what?
/ saw one the other day for $4,000.
Wait minute! iii give you card to
the manager
Give it to the chauffeur l said as
pushed Hep into the taxi. by the
time ne gets you nome you'll owe him
enough to Duy emeralds
Then | left him fat and moseyed
, OF for q department store to get q
) Christmas present for friend wife.
Say! did youeever get tangled up IN
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-04
!. N. c. 4. PLANS
MORE MEMBERS
Reds and Blues Saturday
Hold Luncheon to Plan
Battle For Members.

The red and blue committees engaged
IN the work OF increasing the meraber-
snip Of the Young Mems Christian as
ISOLATION by way Of competition, held
separate sessions in the Sheldon dining
rooms Saturday at noon and worked
out details Of their respective cam
paigns. Both committees agreed to a
joint meeting at the Y. II c. A. Monday
evening at 7:3o o'clock. The reds. under
the captaincy Of s. W. Daniels, will
hold 2 special session at the Y. NJ c. A
this eveping at o'clock
Both committees plan to have war
strength company Of 50 men each "a
carry on their campaign. This number
Of men viii be divided into squads Of
five and six, with a member of the ex-
ecutlve committee as leader The gen
eral chairman Of the campaign is A r
Grambling, while the referee is H. B.
Durlee, general secretary of the asso-
citation.
The reds who lunched at the Sheldon
were F. B. Fletcher, captain: Robert
Mullin, VIM r Walker, L N. Steven
son. W E Waldron. II. E Christie. ].
Harry Henderson, A. H. Valkenaar and
r z. Fletcher
The blues, who occupied another din
ing room. were s. ". Daniels, captain;
J. B Buckley. F. E Clarke, W L. Fox
worth, George Nee, E L ". Polk.
Frank Pickrell. oscar Block. J. c. Hill
and II. ". Staub-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-04
FOR SALE.

Income business property. We have listed
with improved business corner 7sx120.
two story brick and basement building rented
for $500 per month, five year lease. two ten
ants VIII rent for $500 per month at expi-
ration Of lease We can sell this property
at price that Will net per cent on the
investment after payins all taxes and insur-
ance We have at all times listed with Us
the best bargains in this city. We are ex-
pert~ on FL Paso real estate.
James i. Mari & Co.
so4 San Antonio St Phone 1850.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-04
READ OVER THIS LIST.
BUNGALOW BARGAIN ON ALAMOGORDO


Dandy new ; room bungalow with al up
to-dats features. in $500 block Alamo
gorcO street. tsoon TO be paved lot BIZ
x1fo- Price $3.50. Small cash payment,
GOOD Buy IN GOVERNMENT HILL.
; room cottage. sleeping porch, basement
Three lots T5x120 feet on corner south 'front.'
4ie0 blk. on La Luz St Three blocks from
ca- line Price $500 Small cash payment,
A SNAP CLOSE IN
Good room home in first class condition.
with tive sleeping porches- In soc block on
good north and south street close TO Hous-
ton Square Let me show you this snap for
5000 $500 cash. balance $40 per month
TULAROSA STREET BUNGALOW.
Dandy 4 room bungalow on Tularosa. on
car line and paved street Price SS4So-
$500 cash. balance easy terms
MANHATTAN HEIGHTS BARGAIN.
Coed buy in Manhattan lots. I have good
south front lots in one OF the best blocks
OF Manhattan Hts. for $3.50. Terms reason
GOOD BUY TULAROsA STREET
A snap on Tularosa the cap line in the
$500 block. House is in very good shape,
Has five rooms on grade floor and two IN
basement. A real bargain for $500 Easy
bliss STREET BUNGALOW
Beautiful bungalow on Bliss St IN 800
block. large rooms, all builtin features.
with hardwood floors in two rooms on
paved street with walks in. Price $4,000
ON BEAUTIFUL GRANT AVE
Grant Ave is the new paved street leading
from Cotton Ave. TO Manhattan Heights. and
is destined 10 become one OF the prettiest
before prices begin going up. have thres
beautiful new bungalows on this street IN
the eso6 and 27OO blocks. ranging in price
from $4,000 10 $500 in price and terms can
be made on any OF them TO make It just
II YOU are looking for q good investment
in real home. don't fail 70 see these places
O-G NEAR THE NEW HIGH SCHOOL.
Good six room house IN 1ogg oiock o. StIee-
near the new high school Has cement base
rneat and good sheds Lot g a1x1zo 1eeC
price $4,000 Terms. You can't beat this
CALTFoRSIA STREET BUNGALOW
Beautiful new five room bungalow on can
fornia in the 1000 blk. Just competed Al
heating plant Lot S71sx120 Price S44oo
THE BIGGEST sSaP N THE LOWER
sz acres just miles below e Paso on
the interurban aud county road. very near
Cineque Park station This land has all been
Ia -.iItivation and at $500 per acre Is one
OF the best buys in the lower valley today
Very easy terms can be had
W. T. Payne
CLOSE IN VALLEY BARGAIN
I have 90 acres in truck farms just below
washington Park and OF the county road;
VIII be glad to give exact location and price
on this proposition TO anyone lnte zts5a
but this Is Of the best propositions N
the lower valley at this time Here Is the
cbance FOR Someone to make a barrel OF
money on this place in the next few years
This list COMPRISES just few OF the bar
gains I have on my books at all tinea- ana
II these do not suit your particular want.
I have hundreds Of others for your psrusal'
and can find something TO suit you
W. +. Payne -.
401 Mesa Ave. Phone 1-5O-
NATURALIZATION
HARD UP. CALL FOR CASH
This beautiful corner. close in. on Arizona:
paving paid: modern 4-room brick S-SV
cash balance like rent
Cassidy Seel.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-04
A BrNGALoW BARGAIN.

A BUNGALOW BARGAIN.
On two sou.h front lots, 3 rooms,
with cement garage, cement
front porch. sleeping porch, all
built in features. Price S2400.
viii accept well located lots as
part payment. or $500 cash and
$50 per month
$500.
6 room house on 25k lots, corner.
any terms
$3.50.
) rooms. lots, easy payments.
FOR EXCHANGE.
A $500 beautiful bungalow close
in; no incumberance. for tract
OF valley land close to city. I'M
improved, preferred
Largest exchange list IN the
southwest.
PENNEBAkER.
sos Two Republics Bldg
Phone 2541.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-04
For Sale Real Estate
Country Property.


YOU WON'T FIND
Anything else
Like this;
Il is
Interesting
Read Il all
Eight room country home with
three porches and court
BURNED
Walls on cement foundation
unframed. ready to build.
$3.50 takes Il
Balance $500 Easy
But look. there are
-Four acres. including
Bearing vineyard a varietlesJ
Roses; Bearing Fruit trees
Windmill Hay Barn. Roothouse
other good outbuildings
Aifalfa-Best Of soil
Fine shade Attractive views
Nothing else ike Il
Read agaiu-Come and see
Half mile from postoffice
Interurban and new school
TSLETA-G. p. CLARK.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-04
NEAT AP4RTMENT Hon
a HOME REArTIFrI

rooms. brand new bungalow, never
occupied. located in high class dis
trict on paved street. south front
terraced lots.
Large living room and dining room.
separated with artistic colorado
opening. built in book cases on each
side OF rustic mantle. Hardwood
floors, massive buffet
All bedrooms and kitchen furnished
in white enamel woodwork The
best buy in e Paso today; only
S385o small cash payment and
monthly payments-
Phone 5075. Creel & Phillips, 304 Ness
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-04
PRICE $500.

PRICE S45OO.
On two south front lots. paving paid. largs
five room bungalow; ali built-in features,
large glassed-in sleeping porch. basement
heating plant. cement driveway from street.
This home is well worth $500; owner COM
PEELED to sell.
Davis Bros.
106 Texas street. Phone rs
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-04

NEWMAN INVESTMENT co.
Phone $50. 100 san Antonio st.
CALIFORNIA ST.
Good four room. red brick
cottage on two south front lots
Bath and screened porch Shed
IN rear. Yard fenced. AL OF
this for $3.50 on terms Of $500
cash and $50 a month. including
interest Let Us show IL to you
LOUISVILLE ST.
500 cash and SIS q month for
four room brick cottage Good
sleeping porch Modern through
out Car line one block Price
$500. II built now this place
would cost you at least Sz50o.
Phone Us today for information
FEDERAL ST.
SIS 6 month. including inter
est Three large rooms and Sx20
sleeping porch with curtains
Front porch in front and on side
Gas stove and some furniture
goes with house. Fence and
barn Price $3.50. Cash s1Oe-
Use your rent TO buy a home
ARIZONA ST.
$3.50. On corner lot. 4Ox135-
New bungalow just finished
Sleeping porch IS feet long Oak
floors in two front rooms Faces
east Yard fenced. Cash $seo-
Newman Investment
Company,
Phone $50. 100 San Antonio St
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-04
BUsINEss PROPERTY.

BUSINESS PROPERTY.
Fl Paso's business is spreading out. Get
q location in the future business district
A FEW GOOD BUYS
40x120 feet. close in corner on Texas st.
Price. $500 This property can be bought
today. but we do not guarantee this price
Terms easy. Property car be built on and
bring good revenue.
Close in corner On Myrtle avenue. $50 feet.
: Price, $4,000. Adjoining property cannot
be bought for less than $1,000 per foot. Own
ers will sell now at the above price, but
price IS subject 10 change. Rents now about
$500 per month and will soon be raising.
Easy terms.
72x12o feet. close in warehouse property.
just the place for large wholesale busi-
ness Price. s=2.5oo- Easy terms
Close in corner on Texas & Paeific r r
size 52x120 feet. Price. s12,500. This price Is
only for q short time
Corner on Texas street with railroad track
age, 52x120. Price. $4,000. Property one
block further out held at same price.
5ex1o4 feet. on Texas; close in. s275 per
foot Adjoining property held at over 500
per foot.
Corner, north Of the tracks COKE feet
Just the place for small store or apart
ment house, $4,000. This priceEsvill not
last long.
Close in corner. north Of tracks. on Bou-
levard. S12,500- See us about this II you
want corner On the north side
esx120, with two large houses on same
close In corner on Myrtle avenue Price. SIS
900; $4,000 cash. balance long time. Rents
sIzz per month This property bound 10
90 up in price
HOUSES.
Fine five room residence. new. in Man
haitian Heights. two lots. paving and
sidewalks: heat and modern in all respects
Price, $3.50; $500 cash balance easy.
Five room house on two lots. close TO car
line in Grand View: sleeping porch and mod
ern Price, $3.50. Easy terms.
Four room house in Grand View. block &C.
Price. $1,000. Easy terms.
New five room brick, on Memphis street
Altura Park, modern, price for quick turn.
Broaddus lie Baron.
Real Estate and Insurance.
2os-10 First Nat. Bank Bldg. Phone 1853
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-04

BOOMING HOUSE SNAP.
1e rooms. well furnished. rent $685. good
income; only $780, part cash. balance terms.
Get busy.
BUY THESE NOW.
Il lots at bargain. must be sold quick;
ask US for price. It will surprise you
THREE-RO0M BRICK.
For only $1,000; can make terms TO suit
you. Let Us show you.
NEW 4-ROOM BUNGALOW.
$500 down. balance easy south front; y
block paved street; price 1850
MONTANA ST. SNAP.
4ex12O. south front with 4-rooIn house. paw
ing paid: one block from school. See it
today only $3.50. terms TO suit.
AndersOn-Filler-
Euckler Bldg- Phone ael.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-04

AXE YOU LOOKING FOR A HOMEs
II so. look at this beautiful home. SIS Z
Rio Grande; up to date. You can move
in tomorrow. Priced 10 sell. Good terms
Cassidy 4 Noel.
211 Mills St
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-04

EASY FERMs-PRICE Ss75O.
Brand new four room bungalow, all the
built-in features. large canyased-in sleeping
porch. basement, two full lots. 5000 cash.
balance easy, monthly payments.
Davis Bros.
106 Texas street. Phone rs