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Evening journal., 1915-12-20
CHRISTMAS OF
NINETY-FIVE
MARY ELLA MICHENER HOOPES

My little boy Of summers four
Is busy playing on the floor
Making music soft and sweet
With the tread OF tiny feet
Playthings scattered here and there
All dround his mammals chair:
With horse and cart and little horn
He has played since early morn.
Oh. what pleasure he does see
With his little cousins three,
Frank, the eldest Of them all,
And the two little ones quite small.
With them he's spending Christmas
day.
In Conshohocken, far away.
know he will not soon forget
How Frank and Charles. the little pet
Waited long for Christmas eve.
When Santa Claus would come and
leave
All the pretty little toys
That he makes for girls and boys.
Christmas came ere week had
passed,
Yes, Christmas eve was here at last;
Frank and Newlin, Nels and Charlie
Went to bed that night quite early:
Well they knew II they stayed up late
Old Santa Claus would pass by their
gate,
For little eyes must closed be
When Santa Claus comes round. you
see.
The morning came, twas bright and
clear.
The gladdest day OF all the year.
And patter, patter down the stairs
Came all the little feet. four pairs.
Dear Auntie said, "Soon we shall see
What Chris has placed upon the tree"
Quickly we got the breakfast DER.
Then auntie opened the parlor door,
Oh, such a sight for little eyes.
They clapped their hands with glad
surprise.
For in the corner stood o tree.
That filed their merry hearts with
glee.
There were presents for each and all,
From the Oldest TO baby small.
Il told you So" my darling said.
THAT Chris would come when 7 went
to bed"
A voice in the chimney then we heard
Not at all like the voice OF a bird.
Gruff and low, a sonorous sound.
AS II 'twere coming from the ground.
Old Chiss, Old Chlss, is that you we
hear?
We all wish you a happy New Year"
Frank looked about and there he found
His books and engine. tall and round
For little Charles and Newlin, too,
We're horns and carts. not few:
Then bowng low before our eyes
Was Nelson's moo cow" looking wise
From his marvellous list so new
He surprised aunt and uncle. too,
For looking carefully around
Two lovely rocking chairs we found
We looked again, and 10. We saw
A handsome case beneath the tree.
This was for mamma" papa said:
The case was oaken. tinged with red
OF all the gifts Chris had in store.
lie did not pass Cousin Norma DER.
What could more acceptable be
Than q brush. silver thimble and slip
pers, you see;
Handkerchiefs, too, from a friend sc
kind.
Norma among her gifts did find.
Some friends came in to spend tn,
day,
Pleasantly passed the time away.
Music and mirth on every side.
Evening journal., 1915-12-20

Happy and joyous the Christmas-tide.
To dinner we were called at last,
Most bountiful was the repast,
Sweet-scented flowers filled the room
With their rich and rare perfume.
The turkey, fruits and cake were fine.
But dinner was served without any
wine;
Nuts and candies and rich mince pies
Gladdened the hearts Of four little
wise.
We bowed our heads and grace was
said
To show that we were glad for bread
And all the good things we'd in store,
Much we had to be thankful for;
Peach and vanilla very fine,
The walters served when we had
dined.
After dinner away to play,
oh, how happy / am today"
One little girl was heard to say.
And now dear boys and girls who
read
Think Of the poor little ones in need
For Santa has so much to do,
Some children are forgot It's true.
II ninety-six you live to see.
A Merry Christmas may it be
Evening journal., 1915-12-20

when that country was having so
much trouble recently
Finally, boys, President Wilson
pointed out that the United States
was in no danger of war, and that
his recommendation to increase the
army and navy were made simply to
provide the country with protection
in the event of trouble
"What did the Congressman do
about the Presidents suggestionsr'
asked Joe.
"They viii be busy all winter dis
cusslng and considering new laws and
next week I'll explain how Congress
works; I'll explain how new law is
made
Copyright 1915 by The NC Syndicate.
Evening journal., 1915-12-20
ALLEGED Horse Thief
IS LANDED IN JAIL

EASrON. Md Dec. 2O.-Aiter a
chase covering several miles, Deputy
Sheriff McAllister and George Potts sue
ceeded in capturing and landing ia Elk
ton Jail William Henry Williams, col
ored charged with stealing horse and
buggy from William X. Ratlcdge, q
farmer living near lIare's Corner, Del.
The officers learned that the thief had
visited a gypsy camp near Childs. and
there attempted TO dispose OF the rig,
but they finally located him with The
team near Mechanics Valley. The thief
evidently knew the officers. for he drove
the team into woods and there ahan-
doned IT,
The hunt. however, was kept mp. and
saturday night Williams was found 10
the County Home near Cherry Hill
whore he had gone for shelter during the
night. He was placed under arrest and
brought TO Jail here.
Evening journal., 1915-12-20

audience to which President Wilson
made a speech the other day.
"Do YOU mean when the President
spoke to the business men I'm COlum.
bus?" asked Jimmy.
NO no." said Uncle Harry. THE
audience I am thinking Of numbered
about l00.000.O00 people: yes. and a
good many more who live outside of
the United States Why"
Il know. Uncle Harry knowi''
shouted Joe. You mean the Presi-
dents message to Congress, don't
you1n
"Oh yes, tell us about the mes
sage said Jimmy. you promised
you would"
"Al right. boys, I'll lie glad TO eN-
plain Mr.. Wilson's ideas and what he
wants Congress TO do. / referred to
all the people OF the United States
as the Presidents audience because
every one I'm this country and many
people I'm the European and South
American countries were anxious to
learn what Mr. Wilson had to say and
were listening with their eyes to
was delivered.
4
of the message was what the Presi-
dent said about increasing the size
of the army and navy, and the hope
he expressed that the United States
and the republics of Central Amer
lea and South America would become
even more friendly than they had
been In the past-more like brother
nations. aud that Congress should d,
everything in its power to Increase
this friendly feeling.
"Now about the army and navy
The President recommended to Con
sress than the regular United state
army be increased from 100000 mel
and officers TO iit,S43. and that a sor
Of volunteer army Of trained citizens
be raised. The plan for this latte
army is that 133,000 soldiers be RAISED
each year. for three years. making 3
total of 400 600 men, I'm 1918, or 1919
If Congress passes the law. These
citizen-soldiers will spend several
months year in training, for three
years. and for three years afterwards
they will agree to join the army In
event Of war. So II this plan is made
into a law. the United States will, in
a few years. have a citizen army OF
100000 that can be called into service
in the event of war. This Is what
the newspapers are referring to as
the Continental army.
"The Presidents suggestions about
increasing the navy. If approved by
Congress, would porvide by 1921: ~
first-class battleships, battle cruis
ers. 25 second-class battleships, ia
armored cruisers. 3 seccnd-clas'
cruisers 10 third-class cruisers, l0'
torpedo boat destroyers, rs fleet sub
marines. 157 coast submarines,
monitors. 20 gunboats. and SO suppl.
and hospital ships. OF course tn
number OF sailors and officers vii
have 70 be increased enough to mal
these new vessels.
The President also called thes
subjects 70 the attention OF the Cor
ere6smen and asked that they b
carefully considered; plans TO rails
the millions Of dollars needed TO pa
Evening journal., 1915-12-20
JEANETTE OFF BENTON LINE.

The "iiney" boat Jeanette, which
has been running between this city
and Fenton Beach since October, has
discontinued her trips for the season.
and her owner. Captain John l.. Bailey,
will take her back to Atlantic City,
leaving for there tomorrow. Captain
Bailey is secretary OF the Hook and
Line Fishermen's Protective Associa'
tlon OF New Jersey and is the organ
izer and secretary of the oyster Grow
ers' Association OF New Jersey. Fol
about ten years Captain Bailey was ,
magistrate in Atlantic City.
Evening journal., 1915-12-20

Boys. do you remember the big
convention hall showed you in Chi
csgo. last summer when we made our
vacation trip?' asked Uncle Harry
"Yes, indeed said Nmmy.
You mean where the candidates
for President are nominated said
joe
"That's the place, boys. said Uncle
Harry. "That hall is big enough TO
hold thousands of people, and when
a man makes a speech from the plat
form, at one of the conventions. he
is speaking to about as big an audi
ence as ever get together IN one
building. But even an audience big
enough to till that hall would be only
handful compared 70 the size Of the
Evening journal., 1915-12-20
SUFFRAGE BELL HERE.

Much interest was aroused by persons
staying at the Hotel Wilmington when
the Pennsylvania Women's Liberty Bell
which Travelled all over the State oi
Pennsylvania during the recent suffrage
campaign therc. stopped at the hotel
over night on its way from Washington
ID. c.. to its home city. Philadelphia
The bell was an important feature in the
convention of the National Moman's
Equal Suffrage Association, which was
held in the capital city last week. 1t
attracted much attention wherever il
Travelled.
Evening journal., 1915-12-20
MARRIEn TMENTY YEARs.

Special 10 THE EVENING JOURNAL.
MILFORD, Del. Dec 20.-Mr and
Mrs James purnell, OF North Church
street, colored celebrated their
twentieth wedding anniversary on
Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Pur-
nell were born and raised in Milforl.
and have one son. James, Jr. Purnell
has been in the employ of l.. n. Hearn
a Co., for a number of years. They
are members of St. Paul's Church. Of
which church Mr.. Purnell has been
treasurer for many years.
Evening journal., 1915-12-20
MIR. WOLFE WITH THE STAR.

Beginning with the FIRST OF the year,
George A. Wolfe. formerly proprietor
OF printing plant in Wilmington, who
had 10 discontinue business because
OF trouble with his eyes. will become
connected with the printing depart
ment Of the Delmarvia star. Mr.
Wolfe's sight has improved. He is an
artist as well as a printer.
The state herald., 1915-08-20

the necessity OF a new regime In the
mountains. under which the individual
could walk In greater personal safety.
AS for the younger South. the officer
felt. when he rode away rext morning.
that he had discovered the one man
who combined with the courage and
honesty that many OF his clansmen
shared the mental equipment and local
influence TO prove constructive lead.
or.
When he returned to the Bluegrass
he meant OF have long and unofficial
talk with his relative. tho governor.
The grand Jury trooped each day to
the courthouse and transacted Its bust.
ness. The petty juries went and came.
occupied with several minor homicide
cases. The captain. from chair,
which Judge Smithers had ordered
placed beside him on the bench, was
looking oVand intently studying One
morning. SmItherB connded to him
that In n day or two more the grand
Jury would bring In n true bill against
Samson South, charging him with mur.
der. The ofiieer did not show sur.
prise. He merely nodded.
Il suppose III be called on to 10 and
get him7"
I'm afraid wen have to ask you to
do that
What caused the change OF heart,
! thought Purvy's people didn't want Il
done" II was callomb's first aliusion.
except for his apology. to their former
alteration.
For an instant only. smithcrs was a
little confused.
ITO be quite frank with you. Ca
iomb." he said. u got TO thinking over
the matter In the light OF your own
viewpoint. and. after due dclibcration.
I came TO see that 20 the state at large
Il might bear the same appearance. 80.
I had the grand jury take tho matter
up. We must stamp out such lawiess.
ncna M Samson South stands for He
In tfc morc dangerous because he has
bruins"
Callomb nodded. but. at noon. he
ulippod out on n ptctenHo OF nightscc.
ing. and rode by u somewhat circuit.
oun route TO the ridge. AZ nightfall.
he came 10 the house OF the elan head.
South" he said to Samson. when
he had Tod him isidc. they didn't
want to hear what you had to tell tho
grand Jury. but they are going ahead
10 indie, yor on manufactured svi'
denee"
The state herald., 1915-08-20
Business Men to Aid Guard Plan.

r.-organization OF business
men into groups. each to act in its
field as an advisory board and enlist.
ment agency, is a plan which Cover
nor Carlson suggested as means OF
facilitating the campaign for rehabili.
tation OF the Colorado National Guard.
Taking each class OF business In Den.
yer, Governor Carlson would include
Its leaders and members in n single
group. In this way. bankers would
constitute one group. dry goods mer'
chants another. brokers another and
80 on. At the head of each, Governor
Carlson would place n chairman.
whose duties would be to act as an
executive for his particular group. To
gether. all OF the groups would act In
cooperation with Governor Carlson
and his staff OF state military officers.
The state herald., 1915-08-20
pertinent question. what part OF the
mountains have you been visiting?"
Samson laughed.

pertinent question. what part OF the
mountains have you been visiting?"
Samson laughed.
Not any part of the mountains" he
said. I've been living chiefly in New
York-and for a time in Paris"
Callomb drew his horse to a dead
halt.
I'm the name of God" he incredu.
lously asked, what manner OF man
are your"
Il hope" came the instant reply, 1T
may be summed up by saying that I'm
exactly the opposite Of the man you've
had described for you back there at
Hixon."
Il knew It," exclaimed the soldier.
81 knew that was being fed on lies
That's why came. wanted to get
the straight of 1t, and felt that the
solution lay over here"
They rode the rest of the way in
his ambitions for his people. He told,
too. of the scene that had been enacted
at Purvys store. Callomb listened with
absorption. feeling that the narrative
bore automatic truth on its face.
At last he inquired
Did you succeed up there-as a
painter"
That's a long road" Samson told
him. but thinL had fair start.
was getting commissions when left"
Then am to understand"-theo ofil.
Ger met the steady gray eyes and put
the question like a cross-examiner
bullying witness-"I am to under
stand that you deliberately put behind
you career to come down here and
herd these fence-jumping sheep?"
Hardly that" deprecated the head
Of the Souths. "They sent for me-
that's all or course. had to come"
'Why?"
Because they had sent. They are
my people,"
The officer leaned in his saddle.
South" he said. would you mind
shaking hands with me? Some day
want to brag about It to my grandchil-
dren."
Callomb spent the night at the house
Of Spicer South. He met and talked
with a number Of the kinsmen. and, II
he read in the eyes Of some of them
smoldering and unforgiving remem-
brance Of his unkept pledge. at least
they repressed all expression OF GEN.
sure.
With Spicer South and Samson the
captain talked long into the night He
made many jottings in q note book. He
with Samson abetting him. pointed out
to the older and more stubborn man
The state herald., 1915-08-20
Obstacle TO Enjoyment.

Many OF us are plenty old enough to
remember the big open fireplace. the
enormous amount OF wood II required
TO keep II going. how tho cord sticks
had to bo dug ou, OF the Ice and snow.
how II was n struggle to get tho big
back log In place. how every morning
the iife had TO be started over again.
unless you were cunning enough In
woodcran TO hide some Goals deep
enough under tho ashes to keep thcm
until morning. how In tho early hours
OF tho bleak days tho rooms OF the
house were 80 cold II required great
courage or tho inaistent commands
OF the head OF the house to get up
TO make that firc. But this In not
all II will be remembered also that
In real weather the firc from tho open
side Of tho room baked you on one
side while tho other side was frozen.
and all tho day long tho frost on thu
windows maintained the beauty OF the
formation into pictured mountains and
valleys undisturbed by the heat from
tho burning logs.
The state herald., 1915-08-20
Plan Mandarin. on Prohibition Law

Plan Mandamus on Prohibition Law.
Denver.-That the local liquor in
terests will institute mandamus pro-
ceedings with view of forcing Sec
retary Of State John E. Ramer to re-
fer the state prohibition law to q
vote of the people was the announce
ment made by John w. Helbig, at
torney representing the interests
which submitted Denver's home
rule" liquor amendment to the city
charter in May.
Attorney Helbig stated that he and
his clients hold that the prohibition
law has already been automatically
referred to the people by the filing
Of the petition. and that the secretary
Of state had no authority to refuse to
accept the petition.
He holds that the safety clutch"
was not effective for the reason that
In this measure 1t was not linked with
an emergency provision in the law.
and for the further reason that II was
not passed by two-thirds majority,
and was indeed, as he contends. not
passed by the Senate at all.
City Attorney Marsh took up with
Attorney General Farrar the proposal
Of the City Council to bring about a
settlement OF the wet" and dry"
controversy between Denver and the
state before the end of the year
through an appeal directly to the Su-
preme Court
Attorney General Farrar stated that
he would take the matter up further
with Governor Carlson upon his re-
turn to Denver. and that conference
between the parties interested will be
arranged.
The state herald., 1915-08-20
Samson was for a moment thougns
full, then he nodded.

Samson was IOr q moment thouyht.
full, then he nodded.
That's about what was expecting
Now" went on Callomb, I'VE un.
derstand each other. We are working
for the same end. and. by God! I've
had one experience in making arrests
Mt the order Of that court. don't
want 1t to happen again."
| 81 suppose" said Samson, you know
that while am entirely willing to face
any fair court of Justice, don't pro
pose to walk into packed jury. whose
only object is to get me where can
be made way with. Callomb, hope
we won't have to fight each other.
What do you suggest?"
IF the court orders the militia to
make an arrest. the militia has no op-
ton. In the long run, resistance would
only ALLEVIATE the sympathy of the
thing to be done. South. It's thing
l don't like to suggest" He paused.
then added emphatically: when my
detail arrives here. which will prob
ably be in three or four days. you
must not be here. You must not be
In any place where we can find you"
For little while. Samson looked at
the other man with slow smile Of
amusement. but soon 1t died. and his
face grew hard and determined.
I'm obliged to you, Callomb." he
said. seriously. 1T was more than
had the right to expect-this warning.
understand the cost of giving It, But
it's no use. can't cut and run. No. by
God, you wouldn't do It'll You can't
ask me to do It,"
BY God. you can and will" Callomb
spoke with determination. This isn't
time for quibbling. You've got work
to do We both have work to do. We
can't stand on matter of vainglorious
pride, and let big issues Of humanity
60 to pot We haven't the right to
spend mems lives in fighting each
other, when we are the only two men
in this ENHANCEMENT who are in per
feet accord-and honest"
The mountaineer spent some min
utes in silent self-debate. The working
of his face under the play OF alternat-
ing doubt. resolution, hatred and insur.
gency. told the militiaman what a
struggle was progressing. At last.
Samson's eyes cleared with an expires.
sion of discovered solution.
"All right. Callomb," he said. briefly.
you won't find mel" He smiled. as
he added: Make as thorough
search as your duty demands. 1t
needn't be perfunctory or superficial.
Every South cabin will stand open to
you. I shall be extremely busy. to ends
which you approve. can't tell you
what shall be doing. because to do
that, ] should have to tell where
mean 20 be-"
fTo BE coNTINuED)
The state herald., 1915-08-20
UNHAPPY FATE OF DRoNEs
Joyment and Sad the End That
Awaits Them All.

Drones are usually looked upon as
lazy. useless creatures. They never
do any work, but are fed by the work
er bees on the best the hive can af-
ford, and this In a season OF the year
when the workers are busiest for "a
hours n day with the gathering and
curing of honey. Why do the bees
treat them with such respect in the
busy harvest time? The reason is
that the bees are raising n number OF
young queens at this time. for the fu-
ture generation. The queen 10 des-
tined to be the mother OF all the bees
reared in the hive for the next year
or two. She is the only one in the
hive that can lay eggs. and she VIII
some day lay them at rate OF from
two to four thousand n day. The
drones are the male bees raised at the
same time with the queens. From
their midst the virgin queen will some
day select her mate. Without them
she could not attain maternity. held
by the bees In greatest honor For
this reason they are treated royalty
until the wedding trip OF the queen.
When she returns widow. leaving
her drone mate tusually the most per
sistent of all suitors) dead In the
Held. the bees make short work OF the
remaining drones. They seize them
by the neck and throw them out OF
the hive bodily TO die OF hunger In
the midst OF plenty.-Francis Jaeger.
The state herald., 1915-08-20
The Call Of the
| Cumber|ands
By Charles Neville Buck
With Illustrations
from Photographs of Scenes
in the Play
tcopyrisht. 1913. By W. J. Watt 4 Coz
CHAPTER XlV-contlnued.

Besides being on duty as an officer
interested In the problems Of his com
monwealth, and, when he went back
he knew that his cousin, who occupied
the executive mansion at Frankfort,
would be interested In his suggestions.
The governor had asked him t, report
his impressions. and he meant to. af.
ter analyzing them.
So, smarting under his impotency,
Captain Callomb came out OF his tent
one morning, and strolled across the
curved bridge to the town proper He
knew that the grand Jury was conven-
ing, and he meant to sit as a spectator
in the courthouse and study proceed
ings when they were instructed.
But before he reached the court
house, where for a halfhour yet the
cupola bell would not clang out its
summons to veniremen and witnesses,
he found fresh fuel for his wrath.
He was not popular man with
these clansmen, though involuntarily
he had been useful In leading their vic.
tins to the slaughter There was .
scowl in his eyes that they did not
like. and an arrogant hint OF iron laws
In the livery he wore. which their in.
stincts distrusted.
Callomb saw without being told that
over the town lay a sense OF por-
tentous tidings. Faces were more
sullen than usual. Men fell into scowl.
ing knots and groups. A clerk at a
store where he stopped for tobacco
inquired as he made change:
Herd the news. stranger?"
What news?"
This here Wildcat Samson South
come back yistiddy. an last evenin'
towards sundown. Jesse Purvy an
Aaron Hollis was shot dead"
For an instant. the soldier stood
looking at the young clerk, his eyes
kindling into a wrathful blaze. Then,
he cursed under his breath. At the
door, he turned on his heel:
Where can Judge Smithers be
found at this time OF day?" he de-
manded.
The state herald., 1915-08-20
compromI.e on Governor. Pay.

Dcnver.-Lieutenant Governor Mo
ses L. Lewis received s20S.33. which
lie claimed for his services as acting
governor during the absence OF the
governor on Chau,auqua lectures.
lewis refused TO withdraw the claim
which he had presented for the sum.
State Auditor Mulnix refused TO dis
obey the law. which declares that the
"emoluments" OF the governors office
belong to the lieutenant governor
when the governor is absent from the
state, The result was compromise
by which Lewis agreed That hereafter
when the governor is absent from the
state he win make no effort TO collect
the governors salary.