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The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-12-18
HISTORY OF CHRISTMAS

Christmas. originally Cristes masse ('the mass
or church festival of Chrst') is the English
name for the season in which the birth of Christ
is commemorated 1t is apparent however, that
festival celebrated at this season long be-
fore it was held sacred as the birthday of Jesus
of Nazareth The Saturnalia of the Romans and
the winter festival of the heather Britons were
both celebrated about December 25; and later,
the Roman festival in horror of the sun god,
Mithra INSTITUTED 273 A. d. From the latter the
day became to be known as the Birthday of the
Unconquered Sum-" and after it's adoption by the
Christian church in the fourth century as the
anniversary of Christs birth, this name was
given a symbolic Interpretation.
A study of the customs associated with this
period also reveals heather, If not invariably
a solar. origin. The lighting OF the Yule log ia
buche de Noel) Christmas eve once q wide
spread European custom. is function OF
such predominant importance among the LII
thuanians and Let's that their words for Christ
mas literally signify Log evening" The
sports of the Lords Of Misrule" in England are
thought to be inheritance from the SaturnaIia
The decoration of churches with the once sacred
mistIetoe and holly is a pagan survival
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-12-18

DR.. Kilmer's Swamp-Root is not recon-
mended for everything, but If you have
kidney, liver or bladder trouble, it may
be found just the remedy you need.
Swamp-Root makes friends quickly be-
cause its mid and Immediate effect Is
soon realized in most cases. 1t is gentle
healing herbal compound physicians
prescription which has proved its great
curative value in thousands of the most
distressing cases according to reliable
testimony.
All druggists in SOC and 800 sizes
You may have e sample size bottle OF
this always reliable preparation by Par
eel Post, also pamphlet telling about it.
Address Dr.. Kilmer & Co, Binghamton,
n. Y. and enclose ten cents. also mention
this paper.-Adv.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-12-18
The Aftermath.

The banquet was at its height. The
sparkling wine was flowing like the
water that used to come down at Lo-
dore in the old third reader, and the
gentleman-whom-we this
evening was rolling on and on. IN
noticed by the guests, a company of
Indigestions, Bustheads, Gouts, Drop
sizes, Lethargies, and so forth, clasped
hands and danced around the festal
board in transports of glee.
1.-THE humans don't seem to be en-
joying it as much as they might" they
chortled. but look at the fun wen
have owI"-Kansas City Star.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-12-18
chanoed HIs crsnnar

A schoolmarm. reproving a young
offender, said: Now, Tommy. Tom
my, you know better than that-you
shouldn't say Willy done it, that isn't
right"
"Ah, no, of course not" said Tommy,
with Just resentment; then Willy He'd
about it,
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-12-18
SUNDAY SCHOOL. CHRISTMAS ENTERTAINMENT

order for a ton or half tonsof coal This
may be given by the united contributions of 8
class.
novel and successful Christmas entertain
ment was given in an eastern Sunday school.
After prayer, Scripture responses and CAROLS
sleigh bells we're heard. announcing the coming
Of Santa Claus He appeared upon the platform
shaking empty bag. and Iamented he had ne
gifts for some needy children 'LsttIs Begin
ners' FASTENED to their friend With packages Of
sugar and sweet little rhymes; primary ehil-
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-12-18
Even Wisdom Has Its Price.

Tell me-" said the youth who had
come many miles to seek an interview
with the Shelbyville Sage how 1 may
acquire real wisdom"
by coming across with 50 for a
copy Of my book replied the veneer
able man, mot necessarily as a guar
antee of good faith, but as a tribute
to my business instinct I am not rum
ming this sage business for the bene-
fit Of my health. See?"
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-12-18

For many years one Sunday school has had
giving Christmas instead Of receiving one. The
pupils bring gifts instead OF receiving them
The favorite method is for class to plan
Christmas dinner Each one IN the class brings
something for that purpose. One Of the boys
or girls can march forward dragging q turkey
q chicken and other member or members OF the
same class following with articles for a Christ
mas dinner. not forgetting cranbeEries. mince
+ sun others Ike better to flourish paper with
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-12-18
Guess,

A little girl who made frequent use
Of the word guess" was corrected for
it and told to say presume" instead.
A lady friend, noticing the admirable
set of thu little girls apron, asked
something in regard to the pattern.
Mamma doesn't cut my dresses and
my aprons by pattern" said the small
lady. "She just looks at me and pre-
sumeS"
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-12-18
His Stand

@Brudder Clapper," severely said
good old Parson Bagster. why don't
20 come 20 prar meetin' and lin ND
yo' voice in suppeFcation to de LaId2 -
Its dis-uh-way wild me-. pahsOn,%
replied the brother, who possessed
prediction for being on the OF side:
4 goes into muh closet at home and
prays dar in secret. don't take no
stock in dis thing O. 'dressin' open let
tiers to de LaEd-"
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-12-18

dren followed; then representatives from every
class in the school. even the Bible union Oner-
ings accompanied by specially prepared rec
itations. songs or dialogues, and givers dressed
to suit their gift Children bringing cereals ap-
peared as ~Quakers:" rice suggested Chinese
costume; tea. japanese; pure products. the
Puritan style. each Songs were set to popular
airs. making drill work easy.
Finally, Santa Claus had valuable supply OF
provisions for an orphan asylum The happy
givers then received renembzances from their
teachers. Al found It Is more blessed to give
than to recslVa"
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-12-18
His Plea.

Skinny little Mr.. Meek's stalwart
helpmeet grabbed him with both hands
by the hair of the head to illustrate
some point which she wished to i'm
press upon him.
my dear, my dear" he chided. 81
am afraid you have forgotten that
am attached to the other ends of those
hairs"
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Couldn't See an oprertunIty.

do you know" said the dense
young man, that for the last hour 1
have been watching for a chance to
kiss your"
Indeed" exclaimed the willing
maid. Don't you think 1t might Be
advisable for you to consult an oeul-
ist?"
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-12-18
Wise preeaufion

Hojax-Old Coyne was worth over
q million. yet he died without leav-
ing a will.
Tomdix-I wonder why that was?
Hojax-I guess he wanted his heirs
to get the money instead Of the law
yers.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-12-18
TELLING Thinds-

You can tell more about a woman
by looking at the man with her than
by looking at her." remarked the Wise
Individual
And you'd better tell less about
her." countered the Silly Individual
Judge.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-12-18
An objection.

The tramp looked over his dilapidat-
ed garments when at a safe distance
from the farmhouse.
81 can't see," he muttered, why
such a fuss is made over the dogs
instinct in attaching himself to man"
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Before and After.

She-Did you ever meet your idea
woman?
He-Yes; three years ago.
She-And is she still your ideal?
Se-Oh, no. We are married now.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-12-18

And some women wouldn't enjoy
living in heavenly mansion unless
they could clean house at least once
q month.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-12-18

Every woman's pride, beautiful, clear
white clothes. Use Red Cross Ball Blue.
All grocers. Adv.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-12-18

Mrs. Abner PIimsou is so fierce in
her attitude toward the men that she
generally is referred to as the
Cossack'
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-12-18
Of Hinh Penrre.

Lsdy-Is this pedigreed dog?
Dealer = Pedigreed; why, II thss
dorg could talk, he wouldn't speak 70
either Of usI
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-12-18

Politeness is the result Of restraint
imposed by civilization. The first i'm
pulse OF every person is to be impolite.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-12-18

More saving and less hammering is
another thing that is badly needed in
this country.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-12-18
Orders II un-

DO you pass the plate at church ?"
mo; I go to sleep and let it pass
me-
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-12-18

Freckles give him some standing,
but boy cannot be the leader of his
gang unless he has warts on his hands.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-12-18

It's absurd TO worry about things
you can help, or the things you can't.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-10-21
Another odd Diamond Play.

The recent world series combat
furnished a play that can challenge
for the title of THE Funniest Play in
Baseball
1t was in the eighth inning Of the
fifth game The Phillies were at bat.
With two men out, Cravath got a
base on balls, and Dugey ran for him.
Luderus then took his place at the
plate. and on the third ball pitched
Dugey tried to steal second. Gladys
throw TO Scott beat Dugey to second.
Scott touched Dugey sliding into the
bag and Base Umpire O'Loughlin
waved out Dugey retiring the side.
The Phillies started TO take their
places in the field and the Red Sox
started i'm for their dug0ut when it
was noticed that Luderus was put
ting up some sort of protest to Behind
the-Plate Umpire KLEIN. He pointed
to his shirt bosom. Klein solemnly eX-
amined the shirt, then maJestically
raised his hand walked TO the CEN
ter Of the field and conferred with
Umpire O'LOughlin.
Whats coming off here, anyway ?"
queried the crowd.
The mystifcation was increased
when KLEIN sent Luderus to first base
and Dugey to second, and it contln-
ued until an official announced, ex-
planning that the pitch made made by
Foster which Cady had thrown to
Scott. had grazed the chest of Lu-
derus emitting hint to first base, and
giving Dugey second base, and null
flying the out made when Dugey tried
to steal second.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-10-21
STECHER KEEPS TITLE
Stranger Ed" Lewis Forfeits Bout
by Failure to Return.

EVANSVILLE. Ind. Oct 21.-Jo-
seph Stecher. champion heavyweight
wrestler OF the world tonight retained
his title in "A match with Stranger
Ed" Lewis OF Lexington, Ky, after
two hours and three minutes of Crap
ping. The end came with the first
fall incomplete when Stecher. anger
ed at his opponents refusal 10 wreStle
went at him furiously and threw him
into the ropes Lewis was carried TO
his dressing room. Later Mayor
Bosse, "A spectator. told the audience
OF ,. 500 that doctors. after having had
to force their way into the room.
found Lewis uninjured. The referee
gave Lewis 10 minutes 10 return to
the ring and when he refused award
co two falls 20 StecheT.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-10-21
oe Dame Team Leaves For Showed Honesty of Baseball

Nebraska strongly. IN and about Lin
coin the fans are said 10 be almost
certain of victory for Nebraska over
the HOosier crew.
From the start Of the season Coach
Harper has been drilling his men with
the Nebraska game in view. Since
the clash with Haskell. a week ago
Saturday. ne has been sparing no
pains 20 get his men in the best posi-
BILE shape for the big contest Secret
practice has been in vogue for nearly
three weeks and the most stringent
efforts have been made to bolster up
the weaknesses both Of the offense and
defense.
The NOtre Dame team viii arrive
in South Bend at 1925 Sunday even
ing on its return from Lincoln.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-10-21
RIOT IS ALMOST
CAUSED At TILT
Court Order 0verruIed by Box
ing Commissioner and Moran
Finally Gets Cash.
BY Ed. Curley.

NEW YORK, Oct. 21.-There were
very few of the 10000 spectators at
Madison Square garden Tuesday even
ing when Frank Moran wrecked the
hopes Of Jim Coffey who realized that
by a slight margin of good fortune
desperate situation that would un-
doubtedly have resulted in a riot of
serious consequences was narrowly
averted Fifteen minutes before the
big battle was to be staged Frank
Moran threw down the gage and def
antly announced he was not going to
enter the ring. An attachment which
had been plastered against his share
OF the receipts brought about the
startling crisis. The big blonde-hair-
ed battler, knowing about the court
order. declared determinedly TO the
promoters:
mo money, no fight"
There was no use arguing with the
fighter. for the situation had been
threshed out repeatedly and always
brought forth the same response
NO money, no fight"
Down in the vast amphitheater were
those 10000 frenzied fans who had
/ been whipped up 10 the nerve-rack-
: ing point, for they were TO see the
two best big white men in the country
! fight for the privilege of hurting a
we'll packed def at Jess Willard and
/ his worlds crown
The management knew all this. and
they also knew that it would be verg-
ing on foOlhardiness TO tell those
10000 fans there would be no fight
I The bare announcement; mighty
howl: a leader, and what Il raging mob
would do under those circumstances
can easily be imagined.
There was only one thing to do
put the hair-trigger situation up 10 the
state athletic commission and hope for
relief. Fred Wenck. the recently-ap-
pointed chairman OF the board. was
sought out and the case explained. 1t
d did not take Wenck long TO solve the
/ difaculty Court order or not. the
chairman ordered the management 10
, hand over the $500 (Moran's share)
and within a few minutes IL was given
To Ike Dorgan. MOran's manager. Two
minutes before Wenck handed over
the money. Moran. satisfied he would
not receive his guarantee. started foT
the street He was making his way
through the crowd when Wenck sent
Willie Lewis To overtake the fighter
and bring him back
When Moran returned and learned
that his money was secure. he un-
dressed again, entered the ring and
achieved a victory that Will bring him
a fortune
The action OF Wenck in overruling
a court order issued by Chief Justice
O'Dwyer aStonished those in the Know.
The act was consummated. however.
and the fight held. which was all that
Wenck desired. In speaking of his
move today the chairman said:
When / decided TO allow Moran 10
get his money. was guided by COM
mon sense. I really did not know
whether / had the authority or not.
but when / looked over that crowded
house AID realized what it would
mean 10 call IL of at the eleventh hour
well. did the only sensible thing
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-10-21
LATERAL PASS |s
NO BIC SUCCESS:
PROVES TOO SLOW
Yale Perfected 1t But Ii Has
Not Produced ReSuItS-Hon-
eSty of Baseball Proven
in Big Series.
BY Frank G.. Menke.

NEW YORK, Oct 21.-Is the la
teral pass a failure?
Yale perfected it-but what has
Yale accomplished with it2 1t used
il against Princeton last year with
some success. but it's use was fiivver
in the Harvard game. Yale tried 1t
against Virginia and Lehigh this year
and il hasn't brought results.
The play is one of the prettiest in
football. and looks like one OF the
most effective, but the great trouble
seems to be the slowness OF eXecu-
ton if the line could back the enemy,
the lateral pass would be a wonder
I'm making gains-but no line can hold
long enough.
The play consists of the center pass
ing to the quarterback, the quarter
back passing to one of the backs far
Their along toward the enemy's goal
line and this back, in turn, passing
to another player, either an end or
back. A lateral pass, successfully
made, is good for, "a gain of from 20
to 40 yards. but it's success is ham,
pered by the fact that the play is so
slow that the opposition players have
q chance to break through the line
even before the second pass is made,
and lay in wait for the ball as 1T is
thrown.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-10-21
SEE LITTLE \
CHANCE FOR WIN
High School Views Coming Tilt
With Hamomnd With
Much Fear.

Chances for a victory Saturday over
ed pessimistically by the local high
school rooters after the poor showing
of the regulars during the last few
nights practices
Last night especially was the work
out very poor. for after a long, tire
some signal drill Coach Metzler put
his team through a moonlight"
scrimmage and it was long after dark
and the moon had arisen TO a con-
siderable heighth when the team
trotted off Leeper field TO the high
school.
The only redeeming feature of the
workout was the showing Of ''Wallie'
Krieghbaum at guard. where he was
tried for the first time last Saturday.
In last Saturdays game Wuthrich was
injured and Krieghbaum, taking his
place. was the star lineman of the
day.
During last nights workout the
backheld worked very slow and the
showing of Eddie" O'Donnell at full
back has caused some worry TO Coach
Metzler. O'Donnell has been tried at
full since the injury of Hicks, and
because there is a scarcity of back
field material, ne has not had TO work
hard for his position and his work
has been falling off considerably.
"Tubby" Krieghbaum at guard has
not been showing his best form, but
for a new man he cannot be expected
10 show extra great knowledge of the
game, for, although a senior he has
never come out for a team before.
He does not use his great weight right.
according 10 Metzler. who is planning
on developing him for the big. games
in the latter part OF the season.
The team last night was strengthen
ed by the addition TO the squad Of
/ Joe" Merkle. a prep star from Chi
cage. who entered the local high dur
ing the past week but did not come
out for the team until yesterday. He
is a big man OF 10 pounds and, being
fast and shifty, will be tried at tackle
by Metzler in place Of Burner, who
was injured during last Saturday S
game. He probably Will start the
Hammond game.
During the scrimmage, Donovan
center on the subs, made nearly every
tackle Of any backfield man of the
regulars that was tackled coming
! through the line. Parks, center OF
the varsity, did not show his old fight.
and this is probably due TO the ease
with which ne also is retaining his
position. as Donovan is ineligible foT
first team service.
During the scrimmage the regulars
lined up with Stevie Makielski at right
end, ROkop on left end, Merkle and
Webster, tackles; L krieghbaum and
w Krieghbaum. guards; Parks, cen
ter. while Mohn called signals from
the pivot position. with Kelly and
Sousley at the halves, with O'Donnell
full.
The team will leave for Hammond
early Saturday morning. accompanied
by a large crowd OF rooters from the
local high. who will make the trip in
special car over the South Shore
line.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-10-21
HARD TRACK AND
GOODNESS MARKS
RACING PROGRAM
Gay Baron Defeats Laura T.
Driven by Howard LongIey
in 2::35 Trot by Narrow
Margin.

Cold weather and a hard track pre-
vented any very fast time being made
at the Springbrook Driving club mau-
nee held at the Springhrook track
Wednesday. The affair was a sue
cess. however as the local trotters and
PAGERS got good workout which
should put them in good condition for
the race meeting that will be put on
by the club on oct. so.
Three events were staged Wedne.-
day. Both of the trotting races were
holly contested, but the pace failed 10
fill, giving Leo Neidbalskis Peggy an
easy victory over George Bell. owned
by {. o. McCarty. Peggy paced a
fast mile in the second heat. negotiat-
ing the distance in 2:27 81 The frst
heat was won IN 2:47 IA.
Gay Baron Wins.
The 2:35 trot was the best race OF
the day. Laura T. owned by William
Hafner. took the first heat. Lonelev
driving. The black mare could not
keep her feet in the second heat, and
was beaten by Gay Baron. owned by
Alex Wright and driven by Lennen.
Gay Baron also took the third heat.
bad break at the seven eighths post
preventing Laura T from finishing in
front The two horses came in under
the wire nose and nose, the judges
ruling that Gay Baron won by a few
inches. Prodigai Mckinney. driven
by ST King, finished third in all three
heats.
Crusader Victor.
Billy Cullen drove Crusader to easy
victory in both heats Of the 2:25 trot.
The main interest in this race was
the race for second position between
Baron Princeton, driven by King.
l. A. S, owned by l. w. Lower. and
driven by Moe. and NJ. l.. winner OF
the county trot at the Interstate fair
races, owned by Howard LongIey
Baron Princeton finished second I'm
the first heat and fourth in the sec
ond, 1. A. S. finished third in the first
heat, and beat NJ. L. out for second
in the third, while the LOngley entry
took a fourth and a third A bad
break on the turn in the final heat
prevented NJ. L. from finishing second,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-10-21
Honesty of Baseball Proven.

No better illustration of the hon
esty OF baseball can be had than
those last three world series combats
In 1913 only five games were played,
and the Philadelphia club had to turn
back over $50, 900 that it had taken
in for the third game in that town
the game that never was played.
In 1914 the Athletic and Graves
management turned back a total Of
about $3.50, 900 which they had taken
in for the third game in each city
and this year the Red Sox owners
turned back nearly 100000 for the
sale of the third game tickets in that
city--the game that never was played
because Duffy Lewis and Harry
Hooper broke loose with home run
swats. winning the championship for
Boston in five games, and just at a
time when ii seemed certain that the
sixth and probably a seventh game
would be necessary.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-10-21
FRANKLIN TEAM LOSES

The Franklin school indoor team
was overwhelmed by the Perley
club at the latter's grounds Wednes-
day afternoon by the score of 16 to l.
Knoll was hit heavy while Henry per-
mitted but six clouts and struck out
l3 men during the fracas. The score:
Franklin .0O1 GOO 600 s.
Perley 304 401 202-16 1St 4
Knoll and Hays; Henry and Bender.
Two base hits-Franklin, 3; Perley,
p Bases on balls-Off Henry 3; off
Knoll. O. Strike outs-By Henry. IL;
by Knoll. 3. Umpire-DuComb, South
Bend high school.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-10-21

Washington and Jefferson is a small
college of but 500 students, but ii
turns out some wonderful elevens, and
the prospects for a real winning team
this year are brighter than ever, ac-
cording to modest Bob Folwell coach.
who has turned out some OF the
greatest scoring machines on the grid
iron from most unpromising material
The 1913 w. and ]. team went
through the season unbeaten, and its
1914 aggregation suffered but one de-
feat, and that by Harvard, and the
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-10-21
WINS PFNNANT.

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 21.-The
San Francisco club is the winner of
the Pacific coast league champion
ship. The team clinched the title
when il defeated Oakland to I. Even
if San Francisco loses all its remain
ing games the defeats would not affect
the result.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-10-21
score vs. but 1O 10 3.

score was but 10 10 o.
Speigel and Patterson. two of last
years brightest stars. are gone. but
Wesbecher. captain and linesman, Nc
Keen. Wagner, Bootner, WitherspOon
and couple of other regulars re-
main. Besides there is n wealth of
good material in last years substi-
tutes. to say nothing of some very
promising lads from the freshman
class.
Altogether it looks like another big
year for w. and J.