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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-12-16
yuLETIDE emblem
SYMBOL OF PAGANS

The good old custom OF hanging the
mistletoe from the ceiling at the
Christmas festivities is said to have
it's origin in the idea that since the
plant did not have its roots in the
ground no part of it should ever be
permitted to touch the earth.
Among the Saxons thu fact that mis-
tletoe was suspended from the roof Of
a dwelling intimated to the wayfarer
that the hospitality of the house was
at its disposal, and beneath its
branches friend and stranger. vassal
and lord, gathered in comradeship and
good cheer.
The religious aspect of the mistletoe
tradition. which had its origin in the
Druidical rites and the gathering of 1t
by the archdruid with his golden
sickle, merged later into a purely So
cial symbol, and the idea Of simple
hospitality developed into one of mer-
ry-making and somewhat riotous en-
tertainment
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-12-16
TRACES ORIGIN
Of XMAS TREE

The tradition that trees and flowers
blossomed on Christmas night 70 frst
quoted from an Arabian geographer
Of the tenth century. In the thirteenth
century. In France. candles were seen
on Towering trees. In England. Jo-
seph of Arimathea's red blossomed At
Glastonbury and elsewhere. When
September became September II
in 1852. two thousand persons waited
to see II the Quainton thorn would
blow on Christmas. New Style: ~ 1t
did not. they refused to keep the
New Style festival.
The practice Of using greeneTy In
Christmas decorations was forbidden
by Archbishop Martin OF Bragg. but II
seems to have continued with little
Interruption to the present time. The
first definite mention Of q Christmas
tree was at Strassburg In 1905. II
was introduced into England n late
as 1910 by the prince consort. and
into France about the same time by
the Princess Helena Of Memklenbufg.
But although its advent into Chris
tendon Is SO comparatively recent
there are many traditions Of the an
tiquity of the tree in connection with
various ceremonials. A Scandinavian
myth tells of q service tree" sprung
from the blood-drenched soil where
two lovers had been killed by vio-
lence. At certain nights in the Shrist-
mas season lights which no wind could
extinguish were seen moving In Its
branches.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-12-16
|MUSKRATS Good
| AS TABLE FOOD

Muskrats came into season with the
beginning of November. Minnesota
and Michigan furnish large part of
the supply OF muskrats. The East and
England eat them.
Minnesota sends tens Of thousands
Of the little animals to New York and
Baltimore. The trappers get 10 or Is
tents each for the carcasses, and Min.
hesotans later get back perfectly good
sealskin coats. beaver caps and mink
muffs and stoles made from the very
Same muskrats.
Uncle Sam tried to tell Minnesotans
and others about this lately. His ad-
sice did not raise the status OF the de-
kpised rodent and Minnesota con-
|sinues 10 waste valuable food pro-
Isiuct. Here is what q recent bulletin
issued by the department Of agricul-
Iiure said:
The flesh of the muskrat is dark
led in color fine grained and tender.
|bnly in summer does the musky odor
hervade the flesh. although care must
pc taken in the SHINING that the pelt
| does not touch the flesh"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-12-16
OPERATE BIG ENGINE

The most powerful engine that was
ever operated in Indiana ives one sent
over the Indiana division of the Chesa-
peake & Ohio Monday by w. NJ. Booth.
superintendent of the division, with
headquarters at Peru, Ind. Tho en-
CINE was Mallet articulated type. and
is supposed to do the work Of two
small engines. The machine Is prac-
tically two engines In one and was
originally designed for mountain work
on the c. & o. The bridges on the
c. & o. in Indiana have been remodel
ed to take care of the added use Of
heavy power.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-12-16
MISTAKES GOVERNOR
FOR OWNER OF SALOON

INDIANAPOLIS, Dec 16-"You're a
saloonkeeper, aren't you?" asked bar
Der of a patron whom he was shaving.
NO" replied the occupant of the
chair.
FORE" continued the barber.
mo, think not" was the customt> S
response.
Today the barber knows that his Gus.
toner Is not a saloonkooper, and, !,
fact, never was engaged In the dispen-
sation of liquor. His customer was
Governor Ralston.
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COTTON WHISPERS
OF SANTA DEPLOREO
BY CHIEF MILLER

lnf1ammable whiskers Of the type at
Yected by mimic Santa Clauses and
combusible Christmas trees and trim
mings were the objects of a general
warning to Richmond citizens by Fire
Chief Miller today
Miller suggested that Santa Clauses
avoid entirely cotton batting or other
flimsy material in making their whis-
kers, and as an additional safeguard,
that all such whiskers be fireproofed.
Freproofing for all decorations that
sare to be put on the family tree also
Ills urged, and the chief warns against
1.-THE use OF candles. suggesting instead
Fsmall colored electric lights
The chief gave out the following for
mula for an inexpensive fireproofing:
Two ounces OF carbonate OF soda,
1.-TWO ounces OF ammonia carbonate,
two ounces OF boric acid and five gal
Ions OF water. Let mixture come to a
boil and strain. Spray over all deco.
Frations to be used on the tree
Some Of MiIler's "Donts."
Here are Miller's don'ts" for the
holiday season:
After the pine tree has been placed
IN house for few days it begins to
dry out, becoming combustible and in.
flAmmable and almost as dangerous
al can Of gasoline when exposed to
the flame Of a match or candle. Sci
dom does a Christmas pass without a
serious accident or death. not con.
sidering the great loss of property re.
sulting from the careless handling and
trimming of Christmas trees. There.
fore,
Don't use candles II you can avoid
1t. but use electric lights, as they are
safer. Il. you must use candles, be.
fore lighting them, prepare for the
emergency by having pail of water
near at hand and the children at a
safe distance. Before you light the
candles see that no limbs are within
reach of the candle flame.
Don't use tissue paper or other
fluffy material without fireproofing 1t.
Don't use cotton batting to repre-.
sent snow, as 1t Is too dangerous, but
use wineral wool. as 1t ia much better
and positively fireproof." ~~
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-12-16
STUDENTS COMPLETE
STUDY OF SCULPTURE

EATON, O., Dec. 16.-Five Bible
class students who have completed .
course In teachers training work Will
be graduated next Sunday evening a
Barron street Church of Christ The
graduates are Misses Leila Brusher
Emma Jones and Pearl Bennett and
Vincent Schiling. The interesting pro
gram arranged for the exercises Is a.
follows: Song. choir; invocation:
song. choir: Introductory. Miss Mae
Ortt. teacher: Teacher Training" Mr.
Schillinger; bible Work." Miss Brush
er; 1.-THE Teacher" Miss Jones: 1.-The
Pupil" Miss Bennett; song. class /;
class address. Pastor T. A. Cooper:
song, choir; presentation Of diplomas
Thomas A. Barrett, superintendent
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HEAVY FINE ASSESSED

|. Charles Bicknell, OF Liberty, was
shown little leniency by Judge Com
stock this morning and was fined $25
and costs for public intoxication. The
Ease was venued to Wayne county
rom the Union circuit court on the
,round that Bicknell could not get a
air hearing in Union county on &C.
count Of the fact that he had been
convicted twice before for drunken
aess Bicknell paid the fine and was
released.
|. THE prosecutor In Union county
Wanted to soak me too heavy" said
3icknell In giving lbs excuse for ven
.ng the case to this county.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-12-16
FIGHT DUEL WITH GUNS

MADISON, Ind, Dec. 16.-No actor
is expected to be taken by the authori
ties of this county following a due
with shotguns. twelve miles north Of
here late yesterday. until the extent Of
the injuries sustained by Gammalie
Lockridge, 80, and c. c. Henry. his
father-in-law. is determined. Henry
was shot in the side and it is believed
he will die. Lockridge's right arm was
shattered and amputated at the elbow.
The duel was the elimination of quar-
rels over division of crops.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-12-16
MAsoNs CONFER WORK.

EATON, O., Dec. ia meeting of
Eaton chapter, Royal Arch Masons,
Friday night is to be made one Of
more than usual interest. Following
the comforting of the r. A. degree
banquet and social session will be en-
joyed. The meeting is anticipated
with pleasure and the attendance no
doubt will be large
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-12-16
BOOST PERRY RULE.

DELPHI, Ind, Dec. 16.-Ninth dis
trict Democrats are today boosting
Perry Rule, of Jackson township,
whose announcement of candidacy
for the Democratic congressional nom-
ination was proposed by friends
throughout the district. Rule is joint
representative in the legislature of
Carroll, Howard and Miami counties.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-12-16
EATON LODGE ELECTS.

EATON, O.. Dec. 16.-At the regu-
lar meeting of Rachael lodge. Daugh-
tiers Of Rebekah, Mrs. Bert E. Carter
was elected noble grand. Following is
a list of other officers elected: Vice
grand Mrs. Marguerite Bryant; finan-
cial secretary. Jennie Read; recording
secretary, Miss Elizabeth Morngstar:
treasurer, Mrs. Sadie E. Young; trus-
tee. Mrs, T. B. Sturr.
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SuFFRAC|STS

LONDON, Dec. 16-The headquar-
tiers Of the Women's Social and Polit-
ical Union. the organization of mill
tant suffragtsts. were raided again to-.
day by the police. All the type in the
weekly publication called "Britania"
could not be issued. Mrs. Pankhurst
is at the head of the union.
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PYTH,AN SISTERS ELECT.

Nomination OF officers who will be
elected at the regular session in two
weeks was made last night at the
meeting of the Pythian Sisters held in
the K. of P. temple. Eight officers
will be selected to fill positions for the
ensuing year. The list of nominations
is subject to revision.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-12-16
MISSES BOARD SESSION.

George Seidel was not able to at
tend the meeting of the board of
trustees of the Indiana penal farm.
which met yesterday. Mr. Seidel has
been confined at his home for several
days on account of illness although he
was able to go to his office this morn
ing
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-12-16
REV. JOHN FERGUSON
TO PREACH IN CITY

Rev. John Ferguson Of Monmouth
College. Illinois. will preach at the
Reid Memorial U. P. church Sunday
morning and evening.
The ordinance of baptism will be OBJ
served at the morning service. Any.
one desiring a part in this service Is
asked to meet at the study at 10: %
o'clock The members of the Sunday
school are asked to meet promptly al
9:15 o'clock
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STRIKERS GO TO WORK

CHICAGO. Dec. 16.-Nearly 1000
striking garment workers returned TO
work today, according to Sidney Hill
man. their leader. and the entire -
900 will go back within ten days. IL
man said. the strikers had got what
they asked for excepting recognition
of the union. Employers denied they
had granted the strikers anything and
said the workers were coming back at
the old scale and as individuals.
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FATHERS FARM CLUB

MUNCIE,~ Ind, Dec. 16.-Owing to
the fact that nearly the entire mem
bership of the various parent and
teacher clubs is composed Of mothers
an organization composed of fathers
has been formed under the name OF
the Lincoln School Fathers club.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-12-16

Texas is not ordinarily thought of as
an iron ore district. but business men
who have recently bought $4,000 acres
of Texas land estimate that 1t ulti-
mately. viii produce from $4,000, 900 to
so, OOO, 900 tons OF ore.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-12-16
BANDITS ROB TRAIN

EAGLETON, Ark, Dec. 16.-Three
bandits today held up Kansas City
Southern passenger train No. I, one
mile south Of her. They forced the
engenmen to detach two baggage cars
and dynamited the Wells-Fargo safe
and robbed the mail car. The rob
bers got little from the express com
pany.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-12-16

Increased safety is potent argu-
ment in favor of the use of liquid air
for blasting in German mines. as it
soon evaporates If the charge misses
fire and there is no danger of a de-
layed explosion.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-12-16

Coal said to be equal In quality to
the best American steaninS coal has
been discovered in Venezuela.
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Belgian who fled their desolate
homes this country aboard the Nieuw under the
Father John de Ve of Chicago
Middle This group
who have to this country their
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The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1915-04-15
Notice OF Sale

In the County Court of the State OF oregon,
for Hood River County.
In the matter of the estate of Adeia A.
Stranahan, deceased.
|, Albert X Stranahan, executor OF the Will
of said deceased, hereby give notice that by
virtue of and pursuant to an order of the above
entitled court heretofore made In the above
entitled matter, Will from and after the l4th
day of May, 1915, sell or offer tor sale at pri-
vate sale AT my office at Front and Oak streets
in the City of Hood River, Hood River County,
oregon, the following described property In
the City OF Hood River, Hood River County,
oregon, tOWt!
Lots 50, 60 in block /. Stranahan's 2nd addi-
tion to said city; lots %, p in block T. Strana-
hans 3rd addition to said city; lots 10, 46, II,
~, 81. IS, 30 and Co. in block Il, Stranahan's 3rd
addition TO said city; lot a. in block H. Stra-
nahan's 3rd addition to said city; lots 81, 40, In
block 9, StranAhan's 3rd addition TO said city.
Also, beginning at a sunken stone monu-
ment set In the east line of the VIM. Jenkins
Donation Land lain No IS, Township B.
North, Range 10, East of W. NJ $50 II. south TO
the re-entFant corner OF the east side OF sAlu
claim; thence south ! deg. 20 min. west POO #.
thence east 662 .72 #. to point ten #, west of
the sout Invest corner of Lot 80, in Block 10 of
Stranahan's Bird addition thence north 200 IT,.
thence west to place of beginning containing
3O2 acres more or less.
Also. one promissory note in the principal
sum of S6OO0O.
Said property will be sold to the best and
hi chest bidder for cash or for not less than
twenty-five per cent of the purchase price in
cash; payment of the remainder TO be secured
by mortgage on the property sold; that all or
any portion of said property will be sold in
one sale or in several sales as | may deem
most beneficial for said estate,
Dated at Hood River, Oregon, this 10th day
of April, 1919
apl5myl3 Executor.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1915-04-15
ELECTRIC THEATRE
CHANGES HANDS

The Monroe Co, which has been op-
Grating the Electric theatre for the
past several months, has sold the husi-
ness to Walter Shay and Vern Whit
comb, who will make numerous inn
provemeuts and continue the business.
The new owners took charge Monday.
However the Electric will be closed up
until Friday evening.
Both the new owners'are yonng men.
Mr.. Whitcomb has for a long time been
an operator at the Gem theatre and is
thoroughly acquainted with the me-
chanical end of the business. MIR. Shay,
who is one of the city carriers of the
local postoIIice, says an eudeavor will
be made to put on the very best shows.
w. A. Metzker, a representative of a
film house in Portland. was here Mon
day comforting with the new owners of
the Electric.
"A feature that should please the
public" says MIR. Whtcomb, "is the
new system of ventilation that we are
going to install. The air of the build
ing will be made much better.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1915-04-15
THE DISTRIBUTORS
HAVE REORGANIZED

According to a dispatch from Spo-
kane the North Pacific Fruit Distribu-
tors, on account of the withdrawal of
the Hood River subcentral and because
of the past bad season. have beea reor.
ganized. The central organization ba-
sis has been abolished. and hereafter
the office at Spokane will be on part
nersip basis with the subeentral offices.
The fixed marketing charge has been
discontinued and hereafter the operat-
ing costs will be paid according to ton
mage. The Garfield and Spokane and
Walla Walla and Yakima districts have
been consolidated
Expenses have been reduced by the
aboishment of the publicity depart
ment, a reduction in the auditing and
clerical force, the closing of the New
York and Chicago offices, the resigna-
tion of the traffic manager and vOlun-
tary decrease of the salary of the gen
eral manager to $500.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1915-04-15
CHORUS WILL SING
ORAT0RIO SUNDAY

Next Sunday evening at s O'Clock at
the Congregational church, the Hood
River chorus will sing the second part
of the oratorio Emmanuel. 1t is sug-
gested that this he union service of
all churches. The arrangement of the
oratorio program will be as follows;
''Hai Emmanuel - Chorus.
"Rejoice, @ Zion" Solo, Mrs Jack
SON.
"Hosanna in the Highest, Chorus.
''LO, he Shan Come" Female quar-.
tet and chorus. Misses Bartmess, Van
net, Mrs. Metcalf, and Mrs. Smith.
''When He Appeareth. Trio, Mrs
Slettou, soprano; Mrs, Metcalf, con
traIto; w Chandler violin.
"The Lord Triumphant" TuRue,
Chorus.
1.-The Judgment Hour" Solo and
duet, Mrs. Butler. soprano: Mrs
Lathrop, alto; MIR. Blackman, tenor.
Grand Chorale, Chorus.
Christ, Our Governor, Solo, duet
and chorus. Tenor solo. Mr.. Hender-
son; duet, Misses Mulford and Hagar
cOntralto solo, Mrs. Metcalf.
can Nations Give Thanks, " Double
quartet, Mrs. Culbertson, Miss Bart
mess, Mrs. Fertig, Mrs. Huelat,
Messrs. Lathrop, McClan. Acheson
aud Rand.
'Our Deliverer," Bass solo, MIR.
Wilbur.
20, How Excellent, " Chorus.
"Hail, Glorious King " Quartet, Mrs.
Sletton, Mrs. Smith, Messrs. Wilbur
and Henderson.
"His Universal Reign" Chorus.
Solo, Mrs. Schmeltzer.
Mrs. l.. A. Henderson, pianist.
A. S. Donat, director.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1915-04-15

Donat at Riverside Congregational
church. May 10. night. class play,
Christopher Junior" at Heilbronner
hall. May 20, night, high school chorus
cantata, "The Feast:of the Red Corn, "
Heilbronner hall. May q, afternoon,
All day track sand field meet, Hood
River VS.. The Dalles, at Columbia
park; night, commencement exercises
at Heilbronner hall; az graduates. Pro
eram.by students, address by Presi
dent Bushnell, of Pacific University.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1915-04-15
SWIMMING POOL
COMMITTEE BUSY

The committee at work to secure a
municipal swimming pool for the boys
Of the city and valley are busy this
week. Subscription papers to secure
funds to construct the place of recrea-
tion will be circulated this week by
representative business men.
DR.. c. h. Jenkins, who has been ac-
lively engaged in agitating the pro-
posed pool since last year, says that he
is very optimistic over the prospects.
Hood River people are going to con-
slider their boys as worth whole lot,
and | feel that we are going to get
their liberal support" "
The city has donated the use of lots
Just north of the old city reservoir. Es-
Inmates on the construction of the
swimming pool place the cost at ap-
proximately 81, 500 This will make a
permanent cement tank. p NJ Morse,
city engineer, has drawn the plans for
the pool.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1915-04-15

string beans, grape conserve, water
melon sweet pickles, baking powder
biscuits, pear salad, cottage cheese
balls, ice cream, lily cake and coffee.
The schedule for the commencement
week of the high school is follows:
May IA, afternoon, pageant by children
of grade school at Chsutauqua auditor
ium: night, final debate for Woman's
club cup at lbray hall, May 16. night,
baccalaurreate service by Rev. A. S.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1915-04-15
Notice for Publication

Department of the Interior U s. Land Of
flee at The Dalles, Oregon. April 49, 1915,
Notice is hereby given that Margaret Brent,
widow of Richard n. Brent, deceased, of Dee,
Oregon, who, on December l7th, 1908. made
Homestead Entry, No 020I5 for sEASWA,
W15SEl4, Sec. $ and NW14 NEA, Section Il,
Township North, Range 10 East, willamette
Meridian, has filed notice of Intention to
make final five year proof to establish claim
TO the land aoove described, before A, Bis
hop, u S. Commissioner, at Hood River, Ore
gon, on the 10Th day of May, 1915.
Claimant names as witnesses: James c. Fair
fowl Mae Schiller, Armand Dubath, Charles
t erTO, all, of Dee. oregon.
II, FRANK WOODCOCK,
apl5mpl3 Register,
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1915-04-15
Gwin Suggests Orchard Sinking Fund

w. +. Gwin, general manager of the
Northwest Fruit Echange, says that
Notwithstanding the losses and demor
alization of apple makerting for the
season just closed, northwestern grow
ers for the past five years have received
an average of 81 net per box for their
fruit.
"The orchardist must take the excess
above 81 box in the good year, says
Mr.. Gwin, "and create a sinking fund
wherewith to finance himself in the
lean years.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1915-04-15

Past Due memory refreshing stamps
have been added to our ready made
stock. They are neat in appearance
and the wording is to the point. Ask to
see sample.