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The Washington times., 1915-12-23
Uncle Harry and the Boys Enjoy Christmas Eve

Good night" called out the boys, as
Uncle Harry stopped the car in front
Of Tommy''s and Bctsy's home. Merry
Christmas"
Merry Chr;s'mus," called back the
children as Uncle Harry opened tire
loaded down with their toys, and fol
lowed to pay his respects to their
father ana mother.
An hour later Uncle Harry and the
boys were warming th"msc;vcs before
tho fire in tho library. Father and
mother had come in to listen TO their
experience.
"As ! was sayinG'-it was Uncle
Harry who vas speaking -'ChristInas
Day is, of course. supposed TO be the
anniversary of tho birth Of our Saviour.
although historians are not at all sure
that Christ was born exactly on Deccm-
/ her -. December is tho rainy sea-
/ son in Judea. and neither hocks nor
! shepherds would have been likely to be
in the fields Of Bethlehem. But the
exact date makes no difference. any
more than in the case of Good Frida v
and Easter The important fact is that
it is the day set aside in memory of
the Nativity.
Christmas. 1t is tho time of mcrrymaking
and good will Last Christmas. at sew
cral points along the battle front in
Europe the soldiers Of the opposing
armies left their trenches and Joined in
singing Christmas hymns. A good
it be possible for men. yesterday and
tomorrow, thirstinE for each others
blood. to get together today in this way
| unless imbued with the Christmas
Spirit?'
The fire had burned to embers. ST.
lence fell on the little group. Then
Uncle Harry rose to go.
"Cnclc Harry" said Jimmy. this is
The Washington times., 1915-12-23
SECOND LECTURE ON
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE
Virgil o. Strickler, One of Leaders
In Church, Will Speak At
Polls on Sunday.

Virgil O. Strickler. G. s., will deliver
the second of the lectures on Christian
Science to be given under the auspices
Of Firs. and Second Churches of Christ.
Scientist at Poli's Theater. this season.
The lecture will be given at O'CLOCK
Sunday afternoon. December 26
Mr.. Stickler is n member of the board
of lectureship of the First Church of
Christ, Scientist. in Boston. Mass. and
is known as one of the most forceful of
all the lecturers on this subject. He
spoke here last winter to an audience
that simply overfowed Poi's. and many
We're unable to hear him. Because OF
this the lecture to be given Sunday
afternoon will be repeated at the First
Church. Columbia road and F;IClid
street, at 3 O'Clock Monday evening.
December q.
The speaker will be introduced Sunday
afternoon by Senator Clapp of Mime
sofa
The Washington times., 1915-12-23
RED CROSS READY TO
OPEN TYPHUS FIGHT
Negotiations Are Started to Ar
range for Campaign to Stamp
Out Plague In Mexico.

The state Department has opened ne
gotiations with tho Carranza govern
nont, through Ambassador Arredondo.
to pave the way for campaign by the
American Rcd Cross to stamp out
typhus in Mexico. If Carranza's OBJ
jections to the Red Cross arc removed
that latter organization will complete
arrangements with the Rockefeller
Founda ton for fight on typhus SINH
lar to the campaign waged in Serbia.
Reports reaching the State Depart
ment from Mexico show that there are
grave fears there over the spread OF
typhus. There are said to be from 600
to 10000 persons in Mexico City down
with the fever, according to reports to
the State Department. The scourge
has been confined thus far to the native
colony, but fear is expressed that it
The Washington times., 1915-12-23
Colorado to Go Dry
Week From Tomorrow

DENVER. Dec 2S.--A week from to-
morrow Colorado will go dry. The pro-
hibition amendment approved by the
people last year goes into effect as the
New Year Is ushered in. Eleven brew
cries employing over a thousand men
will either go out Of business or enter
the manufacture of near beer or other
products. Sixteen hundred saloons en-
ploying at least 5000 men will close
over 10000 persons. declare the liquor in.
terests. will be adversely affected In
some direct financial way by the closing
of the saloons. Evidence OF the coming
change was emblazoned on every saloor
and liquor dealers shop today. Signs
advertised Going Out Of Business sales
Of wct goods at half prices. Authorities
promised that by next Friday night
practically everything would be sold
The Washington times., 1915-12-23

and the boys were blinking to keep the
snow out of their eyes.
Jimmy, how much money have YOU
in .our pocket"
jimmy drew off his glove and felt in
his pocket. "Thirty cents" said he.
"Toe. how much have you?"
"A uuartor." answered Joe.
Good" said CncIc Harry. "That
makes 55 cents. | havc s.. SO alto
eether We have $3.50. That's enough"
Enough for WHAT" asked the boys
eagerly curious.
For answer Unclc Harry smiled and
still further. Away they went, faster
and faster. down the main street. Then
they turned to the right on cross
street, and again to the left. The
houses grew smaller and more crowded.
Here woman toilCd along with bun
die of wood. There a small child hur-
Tied home. ShiVering, with shawl
around her shoulders. At last Uncle
larry stopped tho car in front of a
brick house in tho middle of a block;
an oil lamp LIGHTED tn" window.
Inclc Harry iumDcd out knocked
on IL" door. and Disappeared within.
! II" h0NS M"r" about to ask each other
about this $trHu@C behavior. when the
door opened AGAIN and out com, l'nclc
HarrN, leading Ivy tho hand littl" boy
and Hitc g,rl both little pale and
van. but with biz. bright, oaG ger eyes.
", u, you 10 10, ,., rl"d mel" Harry. as
scat; Jimmy scrambled over into tho
fonneau. And in NOI' Go,' and he
boosted the little boy into the ton
neau
"Children," said I'nclc Harry. smiling
at the newcomers. this is Jimmy and
this is Joe. who ~" planning to have
such Merry Christmas that they want
You to share ii. Boys, th"so children
ar" my little friends, Tommy and
night"
Then Uncle Harry climbed in and
away the five of them went down the
main street with its COlorCd lights and
illuminated store windows. Tommy =
and BCt5y'S eyes sparklCd with excite
ment. Jimmy'S and Joe's were equally
bright; now they knew why Incle
larry had asked how much money
they had with them.
1t waS Il great evenings fun. First
they went to the toy store. Jimmy
and Joe took Tommy and Betsy IN
hand and made them pick ont the toys
they wanted. In"lo Harry followed
and paid for the toys as tho children
selected them. Tommy, and Betsy
fairly huobled over whh Glcc. The
boys w"TC having the time &C thoiI
lives. 1t was the best 30 C"ntS' WORTH
they had ever had.
Then off to the restaurant they went
all five. Tommy and Betsy hcsitatod
rs they entered, but the good -natuTed
walters soon made tHem feel at thciI
caso and Uncle Harry was SO happy
ana merry ana running over with good
cheer that the children soon forgot thciI
hashfulncss and laughed at Uncle Har-
rvs Jokes and watched the goldfish in
tho fountain and GaZed at the Caily-
decorated christmas trees, as if be-
witChCd 1t was n merry party this
nartY that the OoyS and Uncle Harry
gave to Tommy and Betsy on Christ
mas Eve
Az last tho children hjhi their nj OF
turkey and cranberry sa"oc. I'nrlc
lTaTTy pRid the score and followed ~
the smil"H &C IT," Writers and th" diners
in "a" restaurant. they returned to the
!utomobile and soon Wclc Whizzin@
SSIIs..
The Washington times., 1915-12-23
"Green Bug" Warning Is
Sounded By Department

\ warning against the Green Bug.
otherwise known as the spring grain
aphis. has been sounded by Department
of Agriculture experts who entertain
fears that this pest may do ncalculable
damage to the grain crops of the South
and West early next wear. The Green
Bug has been discovered in great num-
hers in Tennessee Texas Oklahoma.
Kansas, New Mexico. and other states
Hope of saving the spring grain crops
In these States centers in special kind
of weather. a brand which Will not be
warm enough to allow the Green Bug
family to multiply rapidly. and not low
enough to kill off the four-winged, black
minute fy which makes quick work Of
the grain aphis when the two lock
horns.
The Washington times., 1915-12-23

is regarded as moro friendly 60 the
N!pinE out or restricting Of child labor
than the Committee on Education and
Labor.
Senator Hoke Smith of Georgia Is
chairman of the Education and Labor
Committee. He Is considered an oppo-
nent OF the owen bill. Senator owen
preferred to have the measure 20 TO
Interstate Commerce. where he thinks
the disoosition will be to make a favor
able report.
The opponents Of child labor ieglsla-
ton. II Is understood will make a hard
fight against the bill this session be-
cause they realize with the increa sing
pressure for 1t. 1t is gaining strength
in Congress.
The Washington times., 1915-12-23

Lay in a supply NOW. Our
price is likely tC be advanced
almost any day, and you can
save money by laying in your en-
tire Writer supply right now.
The Washington times., 1915-12-23

Get your hats and coats. boys"
shouted Uncle Harry through the front
door. 1t was > o'clock on Friday after
noon and darkness had fallen. but the
electric light on Uncle 1arry's auto
mobile made the falling snowflakes
shine like little specks of fire.
"What's up, Uncle Harry called out
Jimmy as he bounded downstairs, three
steps at time, pulling his coat on as
he came. Joe came tumhling after.
"What day is tomorrow" replied
Uncle Harry with a laugh that rang
with suppressed mcrrimCnt.
"ChrHtmas," shouted both boys to-
gether. and Joe couldn't help adding
"Wheo," just for thinking of it.
That's what's up" laughed Uncle
Harry. Come along. Climb into the
tonncau. Joe. Jimmy. get in front with
me. WC'rc going downtown"
In a iiffy the car was whiZZing along
The Washington times., 1915-12-23

the best Christmas Eve | have ever
had. Let's take Tommy and Betsy out
against next Christmas Fvc?"
"Let's do it every Christmas Eve.
added Joe.
An right" smiled Tnclc Harry. S"Wc
will reserve Christmas Eve for Tommy
and RetSv'
Then h" shook hands with father.
kissed mother who happened to be
standing under tho mistlCtOc and slapped
tn" boys ou the back
"Good night. ALL" he cried. "and a
Merry Christmas. As Tnv Tim said
cod bless Us. every one
Wopvri-Gt. 1915, by the Nc Syndicate.J
The Washington times., 1915-12-23
CHILD LABOR BILL
MAKING HEADWAY
Supporters of Owen Resolution
Expect Favorable Report
From Committee.

Friends Of the Owen child labor bill
which has been introduced In the Sen
ate said today they expected to see
early and favorable committee action on
the measure. Moreover. they have
strong hopes of getting it passed by
Congress- this session.
II has escaped general notice that the
bill has been referred to the Committee
on Interstate Commerce instead of the
Conmittcc on Education and Labor
The reason Il was referred to Inter
state Commerce Is that this committee
The Washington times., 1915-12-23
Woman on University's
Athletic Probing Body

OSHKOSH. Wis. Dec. 22-Three
weeks ago Mrs. George a. Buckstan
didn't know the difference between a
fotball game and peanut race, but #
YOU ask her today how many games
Coach Hurryup's team at Kickum Col.
leae has won In the last 'stcen years.
she will be able to tell you.
Since being appointed on the special
committee to investigate the condition Of
athletics at the University OF Wiscon-
sin. Mrs. Buckstaff has spent most of
her time studying records.
The Washington times., 1915-12-23

may spread 10 the American and other
foreign colonies.
The executive committee OF the
American Red Cross az meeting to-
morrow will discuss the Mexican typhus
campaign.
The Washington times., 1915-12-23
Bernhard Is Recovering
Rapidly, Her Doctor Says

ANDERNOS, France, Dec. 23.-Mme.
Sarah Bernhardt's physicians admit, cd
today that the famous actress had been
seriously Ill but declared she is impruv-
ing rapidly. considering her age.
She will remain at her villa here until
completely recovered. She expects to
go to London ciriy next year.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1915-06-09
CLIPPINGS FROM THE
SNAGT0WN T0RCHLlGHT

Nix Governor Harry Myers, of
Little Rock, was in our midst Tues
day. He has accepted the agency
for patent watch which he, is
showing to the eager public. The
watch has the words "Day" and
'Night" stamped on its face, and
that section of the dial traversed
by the hour hand during the night
is dark, while that of the day is
light. By using this watch a person
will not have to look out Of doors
to tell when it is getting dark.
Mrs. de Whopper was a caller at
the Torchlight Office Monday. She
recited to US a remarkable incident,
and we believe we have never heard
Of anothr case just like it. She says
short time ago she set one Of her
hens on twelve eggs, and when she
came off she had fourteen chickens. g.
j. Fl. Berry, the Possum Ridge
school teacher, who has taken up
the study of astrology, has come to
the conclusion that the reason the
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1915-06-09
AMERICA A REFUGE

The Quakers, the Pilgrim Fathers
the Dutch Reformers and others
seeking freedom Of religious belief
came over to America in order thai
they might enjoy their religious be.
iefs in their own way. Henry
Sienkiewicz, the Polish author, says
with Gods help America will, il
the coming years, become the con.
science Of the world, and propagate
the ideas Of justice, such as the
triumph Of law over force and the
restitution Of freedom to all op-
pressed nations, the realization Of
those principles being the sole guar
antee Of lasting peace and a happy
future for mankind"
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1915-06-09
AFTER THREE YEARS
Mt Sterling Testimony Remains Un-
shaken.

Time is the best test Of truth.
Here is a Mt. Sterling story that
has stood the test Of time. 1t is a
story with a point which will come
straight home to many Of us.
John Forman, 8 Montgomery st.,
Mt. Sterling, says: 'T have been a
hard worker all my life. When l
had lifting or heavy work to do, l
went about it and did it and in that
way wrenched my back. I was laid
up several days and began looking
around for cure. I did not find
anything that would help me until /
got Doan's Kidney Pills at Duer-
sons Drug Store. They soon made
me feel well and strong and free
from kidney trouble"
OVER, THREE YEARS LATER,
Mr.. Forman said: T am glad to
confirm what I said about Doan's
Kidney Pills before; they did more
for me than any kidney medicine !
ever used" I
Price 5Oc, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy
get Doan's Kidney Pills-the same
that Mr.. Forman had. Foster
Milburn Co., Props, Bucalo, N. Y.
ADV. 48-3t
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1915-06-09

good deal more than vote to be a
citizen.
If you will consider the men in
this town who are well off you will
find that most of them made their
money here.
The big things were not all done
in the big towns. The greatest poem
in the English language was written
in a country churchyard.
There is only one better man than
the man who gets behind and
pushes, and that's the man who goes
ahead and pulls.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1915-06-09
Ill four of them are about the same

all four of them are about the same
size.
Hooley Hogaboom, who is pros
pective candidate for coroner four
years from now, mixed business with
pleasure Sunday and attended the
preaching at Blood Spring.
Bill st. Auburn spent two days in
Snagtown last week. While there
he put up at the ice cream parlor.
John Dashner will go over into
the Coon Holler neighborhood next
week looking around. He will wear
his high-power spectacles and will
leave no stone unturned in his sight
seeing trip.
The postmaster got mad with the
heat Thursday and chased all Of the
flies out of the postoffice.
Doc Waltz, who got well organ
lied Saturday night was tried for a
disturbance Of the peace at Pump
kin Center, Tuesday morning. By
a careful selection Of jury to try
the case, Doc was found to be not
guilty.
Uvl. n
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1915-06-09

moon floats across the sky is be-
cause it is so light.
Sam Wexler Sundayed in Snag-
town. This is about the most un-
important even we have been COM
PEELED to chronicle in some time.
John Dashner walked from the
Hog Ford stillhouse Saturday even
ing.
Howard Shelton, who recently
took two boxes Of pills sent him
by large factory in the east, has
been asked for a photograph Of
himself. 1t will appear in an al
manac to be issued by the company
and Howard has ordered several
extra copies.
Old "Pop" Grapevine, of Peavine
Ridge neighborhood, died the other
day and left eight children of whom
six are honored and respected citi-
zens of Snagtown, and the others
live in Hot Springs.
Jack Goodine has got hold OF
another wheel for his wagon, Now
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1915-06-09
A FEW SUGGESTIONS FOR
BOOSTING MT. STERLING


Don't be the man who put sit in
city.
Building good houses builds q
good town.
Save little money and save a
lot of worry.
Good roads lead not only to town,
but to money.
Be live one and the town will
never be a dead one.
A nice front porch has prevented
many an old maid.
Why should the, town muzzle dogs
and not knockers?
When someone plans to help the
town, plan to help the plan.
The best plans a man can have
to the future are house plans.
A good way to make the world
better is to begin with the home
town.
A town is like a perambulator; it
isn't much good unless it is pushed.
Don't spend all your time telling
what you could do if you had some
time.
Be like a ball player. The thing
he is always working for is home.
Be one Of the leaders Of the town,
if you can; but, anyway, keep up.
If you think a COW can't laugh for
JOY, let somebody sell you a good
silo.
Don't be a crouch. Everybody in
this town wishes you well, even the
doctor.
Let's not be trying to stop some
thing all Of the time. Let's start
something.
A good town will do more to keep
the boys at home than good advice.
A town is like a girl. It's won-
derful what a little fixing up will do
for her.
Opportunity knocks once at ev-
cry mans door; better be at home
when the lady calls.
The world owes every man a hv-
ing, but the street corner is a poor
collection agency.
Don't look for soft snaps; the
hard snaps are the ones that have
the ginger in them.
Don't spend so much time talking
war that you haven't time left to
talk business.
II you would like to have some
body working for you, put a little
money in the bank.
It improves the soup to throw a
little pepper into it. Same way with
a town.
If you spend all that you can earn
some other fellow is banking your
money.
Many a young man goes away to
seek his fortune when Fortune is
seeking for him at home.
Plaster your house and everybody
will follow your example. Lath and
the world laths with you.
You've got to be a citizen in or
L. A. w,Aa. h..4
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1915-06-09
PROVES BRYAN'S WISDOM

Secretary Bryan is the only mem
ber of the Presidents cabinet
Speaker Clark did not invite to his
daughters wedding. This is the
Speakers answer to Bryan's in
auence in nominating Woodrow Will
son, and is another proof that
Bryan made no mistake.-Cynthiana
Democrat.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1915-06-09

daily articles on health from DR.. Bar
ker's pen.
DIR. Barker will be glad to answer all
questions along the lines In which he
Is specializing. It h safe to prophecy
that health day" at the Chautauqua
will leave excellent results In every
one Of the 120, cities In which DR.. Bar
ker Is to appear.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1915-06-09

tured widely under the auspices Of the
physical training, department Of the ma
tional committee of the 7. M. G. A..
and his work has been widely COM
mented upon both in the editorial and
news columns Of our largest city news
papers One Of the Springfield tMass.)
papers during his recent weeks lecture
engagements in that city published
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1915-06-09

however. are not necessarily to reduce
aesh, but are Just % essential to the
man or woman Of average weight
Aside from President Taft, many 9TH
er prominent men In national life have
followed Dr. Barker's plan for health.
he stands In the forefront Of teachers,
orators and exemplars Of the gospel
Of health and happiness. He has lee
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1915-06-09

At the morning session on the third
day DR.. Barker viii give his lecture en-
titled Health and Happiness" and in
the afternoon his subject will be. as
stated above. How to Live 100 Years"
At this afternoon lecture DR.. Barker
will give demonstrations Of physical
exercises which every one can practice
at home. He win also outline q plan
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1915-06-09

Of diet which should be followed by
business men In offices and others who
are not performing hard manual la
Dor.
1t was DR.. Barker who. by his sys-
tenn Of physical exercises and plan Of
diet. reduced President Taft's weight
some eighty-nve pounds. The exercises
which DR.. Barker will demonstrate,
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1915-06-09

" VERY one is, Of course, interest
ed In learning how to live 100
/ years. The fact that lecture
- on this subject by SO promi-
nent an authority as DR.. Charles e.
Barker, who was physical adviser to
President Taft during his administra-
tioa, ID to be given Chautauqua week
II at once Of great Importance.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1915-06-09
WORTH IL

With its thorns and roses,
With its storm and strife,
Still its worth the living
This dream that we call Lif
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1915-06-09

A divorce suit, my boy, is a suit
for Suitors who are Unsuited, but
this amt worrying the mummy.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1915-08-05
1uSly affected.

There are, according to the latest
available figures, aEout 1880 900
children in the United States who at
tend, or endeavor to attend, school.
But there are over so 100000 children
who should attend our schools. WHY
DON'T THEY? During the school
tefn2, the greater portion of which is
in the winter and spring, consider
able portion Of our more than two
million miles OF public roads is I'M
3assable. Records show that there
is little falling OF in the attendance OF
cur children at the public schools in
cities and towns, but that the falling
OF is most pronounced in the rural
districts, and that. in some parts Of
the country it is necessary to close
down the schools for week or more
ct a time during bad spells of weather
IN account OF the impossibility of the
children getting to the schools, which
are often located several miles from
many Of the hCmes of these children.
That is the reason why the remainder
Of these thirty million children do not
attend !school.
Poor road conditions inflict parti-
Cular hardship on the one-room dis
Jricts school, which is so common in
isolated country sections, particularly
through the South and through the
States of the Middle and Far West.
| Where this district school IS located
on poor road. it is well-known
fact that it is q practice of the country
parents to keep the children at home
when the roads are at their worst in
the spring and also during the winter,
and that for this reason. often tho
good that has been accomplished ty a
few months attendance during the