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The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1915-12-25

board, from the usually sedate flag
officer and the more or less unap-
proachable first lieutenant, down to
"Jimmy-legs' and the ships cook and
the messenger boy, voluntarily consti-
tutes himself committee of one to
see the thing through in ''old navy
fashion, and even King Neptune, when
he comes on board on crossing the
line" to douse every hayseed and
landlubber, has a formidable rival in
the spirit of Christmas"
1t matters not much whether the
ship be anchored off Vera Cruz or
blowing through the Pacific ocean,
the distance from home and friends
makes it incumbent on all to do their
level best to make at least a brave try
for Merry Christmas"
Routine drills are entirely suspend
ed; and, except for cleaning ship
Cleanliness in the navy being deemed
not only akin to, but actually neck
and neck with godliness itself, not a
lick of avoidable work is allowed to
be done by anybody.
"All hands" are called, to be sure, on
scheduled time, but many more men
than usual are allowed to sleep in,''
and, after the tiniest minimum of
tidying up, preparations for the days
festivities are gotten under way.
There is varied athletic program
that begins in the forenoon, and after
an hour or so of for dinner at mid.
day, continues we'll along toward sun.
set. Sailors are taught to be thorough.
So they go at their potato races and
pie-eating contests and tugs of war
and jumping contests with the same
fervor that they show when trying for
a 13-inch turret gun record or stamp
ing out Caribbean revolution. There
is no lack Of interest. That can be de-
pended on. And when call is sounded
they are q tired lot.
Toward sunset the various contests
have been completed Tor not unusu.
ally called OF ION account of dark
ness" as the baseball people say),
and, after an early supper. q stage 10
rugged up on the quarterback and the
GROWING event of the entire celebra-
ton is on. Sometimes it IL q minstrel
show, another time a vaudeville per.
Torrance. but without exception there
is plenty Of music and near music, and
no such entertainment would be com.
plete without the inevitable and inim-
table cakewalk. Some of the impro-
vised costumes are fearfully and won.
derfully made. But they are striking
and, for the most part, very appropri.
ate, while the pirouetting and gyrating
Of the cakewalkers themselves are
we'll worth seeing. The program 10 q
long one, but interest never lags for
. moment-for American sailors are
just as thorough ct play - they are
while ct work
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1915-12-25
TWO TOTS IN A TOY SHOP
Little Denny Was Almost Beyond
Hope In the Eyes Of His Older
Sister, Aged Six.

She was six If she was day; she
had little fat back in a little black
coat and her wisps of red hair
matched her red tam-o' shanter. In
her firm hand she held a struggling
boy about year younger, and they
were getting into the elevator at q
big department store and making for
toys"
Children are not allowed, unaccom-
panied by guardians, in most large
shops, but such was her air of re-
sponsibility, of decorum, that it would
have been a bold floorwalker who
dared to question her.
Nor, evidently, was it her first visit.
The boy, still held in leash, ran in
front and made straight for the space
devoted to Santa Claus, his reindeer
and his sleigh, piled with toys.
There was background of fir and
cedar and huge Christmas tree, but
the pair sat down before the fascinat-
ing old fellow in his red robe, his
long white beard, holding his big
whip, and from his face the small boy
did not turn from worshiping in SOL
emn alteration.
Across the room was a creche; also
wonderful and beautiful thing. The
infant Jesus in the manger, the moth
er in her blue robes, st. Joseph, with
his staff, the three kings Respondent.
The children had been perfectly
still for fifteen minutes looking at
Santa Claus, when the little girl whis.
pered to the boy. He squirmed, strug-
gled, but she was too much fos him.
She dislodged him from his seat,
dragged him to the creche, and with
motherly, Irish piety, pressed him on
his knees.
Reverently she described the holy
group, then would incite devotion
from more human motive.
See the COW, Denny; you mind the
COW we used to milk last summer at
the farm when we went on the fresh
air? See the goat, Denny; you mind
the goat in our alley? It's his pitcher
But Denny whined and pulled and
pulled to be back again to his idol.
The little girl looked up. Her sigh
was that given by every woman since
the beginning, for every man for
whose soul she holds herself respon.
sible.
Denny" she said, Denny likes
Santa Claus better than he likes God
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1915-12-25
|EAT REMAINS OF CANDLES
Christmas Services Among the Eskl.
mos Of Labrador-Part Most En-.
joyed by the Children.

Somebody has said that when the
world was being made the Creator
gathered up all the waste material he
had left over and made Labrador out
of it. Some people say the Creator
never intended it to be inhabited But
Inhabited it is with sturdy, taciturn
band of Eskimos, who, thanks to the
Moravian missionaries who have pene-
trated to that country. celebrate
Christmas in their own peculiar way.
AS service time In the church draws
near all the inhabitants, old and
young, the men on one side and the
women on the other, are waiting In
eager expectation. It Is quite dark
by four o'clock and the bell rings. All
come trooping in clad in the best
clothes they can muster.
No one stays at home from these
services unless he is sick or lame.
and whenever 1t is possible sleighs
are used to bring these disabled ones
to church.
For the little children the happiest
part of the services comes later when
each child receives lighted candle,
symbolizing the light of the world.
Each candle stands In a white turnip
which serves as a candlestick. Most
of the candles are made from deer
tallow which the Eskimos bring to
the missionaries. After the services
the children eat not only the turnip,
but what is left of the candle as we'll.
One year only about ten persons,
mostly men, could come from the
nearest island. The ice had been
driven together, and rather than miss
the Christmas service they had risked
their lives in crossing over on that
moving, heaving. broken ice to the
mainland. Then they had to climb
the mountains and walk through the
deep snow until they reached the mis-
sion station after twenty-three hours
of danger and fearfully exhausting
march through the snow.
How happy they were to be in time
to celebrate the Christmas festival in
the house of their God! About six
days later, when the ice had formed,
all the rest of the people came. but
oh! so sad and downhearted. Like
little children they told the mission.
aries their tale Of sorrow. They de-
scribed how sad they all had been
when they found that it would be I'M
possible to come to the mission Sta
ton for the Christmas service.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1915-12-25
The Ten Commandments
for Christmas Giving
By HARVEY PEAKE :

THOU .hal. love the siver Of the gift, bee.u..
= he has sent the gilt.
Z. Thou shalt remember 6ut the very young and
the very old.
,. Thou shalt buy within thy means, remember.
ing the spirit Of the gift aud not the value.
Z. Thou shalt not become party to the mere
exchange Of gifts. Let thy heart 60 with each
and every greeting or present thou sendest out.
D thou shalt make such gift. a: thy skin may
warrant: inesmuch as the work Of thy hands
gives added value to the offering.
3. lhoa shalt tie up no bitter remembrances with
asift. but only peace and good will.
j. Thou shalt have thy sifu ready several d.u
before the time Of delivery. that the immediate
day: before Christmas may be filled with peace
andhappiness. and not with turmoil and frenzy.
q. Thou shalt seek the abodes Of the poor and
friendless with such wholesome afts % NAV
cheer and nouri,h theiI hungry bodies and
hearts.
?. Thou shalt not eu.h owe. thy gifts. Thou shalt
show thy gratitude in more sincere ways.
10. Thou shalt. at ea.liestopportunity. give written
or verbal thanks for such kindne,.e. as tbv
friends may have bestowed upon thee q
Christmas,
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1915-12-25

II thought I'd be economical this
year and make my Christmas pres
ents myself, instead Of buying Them"
said Mrs. Harlem; 80 bought .
book of instructions and went ahead"
How did you make out?" asked
Mrs. Bronx.
THE materials footed up to $43.68,
and l put in a months hard sewing
and cutting"
How did that compare with last
year,"
Last year bought all l wanted for
$685."
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1915-12-25
cultlvatIno the Christmas Spirit

"Alas!" sighed the moody man,
there is no gladness for me in this
Joyous season.
"Tut.tut!" said the optimist. Sure
ly there is q ray of sunshine for you,
as there Is for al OF us II We but
look for it.
mo-" replied the moody one. II
have not a single friend and no rela-
tfves with whom I am on speaking
terms"
Cheer up. them" advised the other,
with q shade of envy in his tone.
Cant you be glad because you will
not have to buy any Christmas pres.
entSr
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1915-12-25
A CHRISTMAS HYMN

No tramp of marching armies,
No banners flaming far;
A lamp within a stable
And in the sky a Star.
Their hymns Of peace and gladneaD
To earth the angels brought,
Their Gloria in Excelsis
To earth the angels taught;
When in the lowly manager
The Holy Mother Maid
In tender alteration Z
Her Babe Of heaven laid.
50
Born lowly in the darkness,
And none as poor as he,
The little children Of the poor
His very own shall be.
No rush of hostile armies then,
But Just the budding sheep.
The angels singing Of the Christ
And all the world asleep.
No flame of conquering banners,
No legions sent afar;
A lamp within stable
And in the sky Star!
Margaret e. 6angster, In Collect
Weekly.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1915-12-25
Raised Douahnuts.

One pint Of milk, one.half cupful
shortening, scant, one cupful sugar,
one-half cupful potato yeast, two eggs,
flour for batter . little thicker than
for griddle cakes. Mix at noon or be-
fore two o'clock and when light,
which will be in about I'VE hours, stir
in -four until the spoon will stand up.
right. In the morning turn out on
molding board and roll thin, cut in
shape and let rise until the doughnuts
are light enough to stay on top Of the
fat, which should be hot.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1915-12-25
Hominy Cakes.

Materials-One cupful cold cooked
hominy, one egg, one tablespoonful
melted butter.
Utensils-Bowl, measuring cup, beat.
or, tablespoon, griddle.
Directions-Break up hominy with
fork, add beaten egg and melted but.
ter. Fry like griddle cakes. Serve
with strip or bacon gravy
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1915-12-25
Tomato canapes.

This Is q pretty luncheon dish %
well as Q substantial one and easy
to make into the bargain. Slice large,
well-shaped tomatoes without peelins
them and cut slices Of bread to 1T.
Fry the bread and lay q tomato slice
on each piece. Sprinkle with chopped
green pepper, bits Of butter and lit
tie grated cheese. Season we'll and
broil TIL the tomato 10 heated thor
Oukhly Serve hit
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1915-12-25
Bake Ham or SAUSAGE.

Who has ever fried ham or sausage
without becoming annoyed at the spat-
ering Of grease and smoke which filled
he room? All this can be avoided by
preparing the ham or sausage for fry
ing, and placing in q moderately hot
9ven. bake for half an hour or until
as delicately Drowned as desired. It
will be deliciously tender, and no one
Eau tell what meat is to be served I'M
VI 1t IL placed upon the table.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1915-12-25

This is an expression used in Den.
mark and Sweden and denotes their
way of sending gifts. Before Christ.
mas all the gifts are wrapped so as to
disguise the contents. Each package
10 labeled for whom 1t is intended and
then at odd moments during the day
these are thrown in q the doors or
the windows.
Why Red.Hesds Are Seldom Bald.
The reason why red.haired people
are less subject to badness than 9th.
ers IL said to be this: Their hair 10
relatively thick, one red hair being
almost az thick Of i've fair or three
brown hairs. The consequence is that
with 10000 red hairs the scalp IL we'll
matched; whereas with the same mum.
Der Of fair hairs one 10 comparatively
bald.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1915-12-25
Liberia, with Their Gains.

A Spanish adventurer. returning
from highly lucrative wanderings in
the early day Americas, 10 said to
have given away 100000 in aims ON
the occasion Of his marriage at BARGE
Iona. Another stood in Madrid win.
dow and threw handfuls of silver coins
into the crowd until he had emptisd
two barrels.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1915-12-25

In Jeopardy lay. till some fell with
shock.
With an Indian yell on the dolls house
lie fell.
And added poo, doly's scalp t" his bet:
Then knocked off It's toes and It's fair Gre
clan nose
Which same was of wax--hc proceeded
to melt
Two tubs he upset without one regret;
lie stood on his head Till his face II
turned blue
A curtain he tore and then sighed for
more
1nventively mschievous things he might
do.
He hid granny's specs. but that didn't
vex
Her face frightened up with his fun and
his noise.
Zone sweet kiss repaid Ill.," so she said,
Isesignedly adding that boys will be
boys"
But strnngcst OF all at nights quiet fall
How meekly, how pncidly. this rogue
would say:
od-night mamma dear. Goodnight.
papa dear.
1--WE tried hard to be such good boy to-
day!"
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1915-12-25

Candles on the tree aglow,
Holly red and mistletoe;
Radiant faces, rapturous cries,
In the nursery wondering eyes,
Stockings full and bullying out,
Toys Of every sort about:
Music. joyous, glad and gay;
All of Christendom at play;
Season of the Holy Child,
Dearest gift, divine and mild,
Angel songs. dispelling fear,
Yule, the blessed Yuls is here!
Rose Mills Powers, in Youths Compan,
ion.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1915-12-25
ENvIoUa

DO you ever wish you were grit"
asked the visitor.
Only at Christmas time," answered
the boy.
why do you wish It then?''
Because OF the stockings they
wear"
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1915-12-25
Observation-Disclosures 4 4 & II tt1sht

May each Christmas, as it
comes, find US more and more
like him who, as at this time.
became a little child for our
sake, more simple.minded, more
humble, more holy, more affec-
tionate, more resigned, more
happy, more full Of Cod. H.
Newman.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1915-12-25
Home Made Presents.

Observation-Disclosures. s.tth4,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-19
CRITICIZE REVIVAL OF'
 ANCIENT CEREMONY
Chinese Newspapers Object to Worship of Two
 Ancient Heroes

Picking, June 5.-(correspondence of the Associated Press s)-Criticism of the arti- hcial revival by the government of the worship of the ancient heroes, kuan Yu and Yush Fei. has been taken by certain Chinese newspapers. Foreigners have doubted the wisdom of several forms of worship which the government of Yuan Shi-kai has recently adopted, but as a rule the Chinese have accepted the various eel emonies as political measures intended to affect the common people, and have not indulged in criticism.
 One newspaper says:
 What the government desires is to in- spire the minds of the people with an in tense feeling so they will be willing to sacrifice their lives for the protection of their na ton. 1t is obvious that this cannot be affected by any other means than ed uea tion. Chang Tai-kung and Sun Wutzu were considered the greatest generals among the ancients. but they were men of great learning and experience The ob- ject of the government in eeyating kuan Yu and Yush Fei as national war heroes Is to set them ideals for the people. not to be worshipped as gods. It is foolish to think that the government can hope to make the nation strong and powerful by superstitious worship of these de- parted heroes"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-19
JUDGE LINDSEY
 TRIAL IS CLOSED

Denver, June 1s.-The trial of Judge Ben Lindsey of the Denver juvenile court on an amended charge of contempt of court in connection with a recent mur- der trial, was closed today when Judge Perry in district court took the case un- der advisement.
 The charge was the result of the judges refusal to reveal the confidence of Neal Wright, 12-year-old boy, regarding the shooting of the boys father for which the boys mother was tried and &C., quilted The boy appeared as a witness for his mother Judge Lindsey claimed immunity as Juvenile Judge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-19
Cattle Disease Reported

Natchez, Miss. June 1S.-Anthrax or charbon. said to be one of the most and deadly of stock dis eases. has been discovered among cat tie In Concordia parish, Louisiana, and Adams county, Mississippi, adjoining, according to an announcement here today by Adams county officials. Fed . eral and county authorities already have taken charge of the situation and are distributing anthrax vaccine and isolating all animals which show traces of the disease.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-19
TO RESCUE
 ENTOMBED MINERS

Joplin, Mo, June 1s.-Efforts to reach Daniel Hardendorf and Reed Taylor two miners imprisoned in the Longacre- Chap man mine here for more than a week, continued today with the workmen still several feet from where the men were supposed to be-
 Efforts to communicate with them by tapping on the drift wall were unsuccess- ful and hope that they were alive was almost abandoned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-19
CREW OF SUNKEN
 STEAMER MISSING

Lon6on, June l9.-(355 a. mD-A dis patch to the Morning Post from Christina says that the crew of 12 men of the Nor wegian steamer Sven Jarl which Is de- clared to have been sunk by German submarine boat, are missing The captain of the steamer was rescued.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-19
MEDIATION LOGICAL WAY ID AVOID WAR
 DECLARES BRYAN
Former Secretary Delivers Concluding Statements to the Public on "The
 Uselessness of War

Washington. June 1s-President Wilson called at the home of former Secretary Of State Bryan late today to bid good by to Mr. and Mrs. Evan before they de- parted for a southern trip. The visit was described as entirely social and there were no references to the international situation Secretary McAdoo called later.
 During the afternoon MT. Bryan made public statement denying reports that he had been ignored by President Wilson while Secretary of State. He said there never were any material differences on questions of policy between himself and the President until the foreign subma- rine controversy arose.
 ''I am glad to make refutation.' said Mir. Bryan, and to say that the Presi- dent has done me the honor to confer with me about everything done in connec- ton with the state department. Not a single statement has been issued by the President, or prepared by him about which I have not had the privilege of conferring with him beforehand, and the opportunity to offer suggestions after it was prepared.
 1T may add that we have never had any material difference on any question of policy until the submarine controversy arose, and our notes-my note of resigna- ton and his note to me accepting it-have clearly and dstinctively set forth the only difference that existed on this mat ter.''
 Tomorrow MT. Bryan will go to New York to deliver peace address in Car negie hall He will return here Sunday and at night leave, with Mrs. Bryan. for Asheville, N. c.
 Washington, June 1S.-Former Secre- tary Bryan in the third, and concluding section of his statement on "The Cause less War" issued today, suggests medi- ation "as the way out" As proven tive of war MT. Bryan proposes uni versal extension of his investigation commission peace treaty plan.
 "Mediation," the statement says, 1s the means provided by international agreement. through which the bellig-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-19
I. A. D. HerrinptOu. ST.

Tupelo, Miss. June 17-(special.)-J. A D. Harrington. ST., died at the Baptist hospital in Memphis. Tuesday morning June 15. MT. Harrington had been a sui ferer for many months with a kidney trouble. and on the advice of his physi- clan he went to Memphis four weeks ago. where he underwent a successful opera tion, but afterward complications set in which necessitated another operation. from which he did not recover. MT. Her. rington came to Tupelo from Meridian seven years ago. and has been in the mercantile business here. He was 61 years of age. and leaves a wife and four children. The funeral was conducted by Rev. T. J. Barksdale from the residence on South Green street, and the inter- ment was held in Greenwood cemetery. Mir Harrington was a member of Tupe- 10 lodge, No. 256. I. O. O. E.. and the pallbearers were all men from this order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-19
FINAL INQUIRY
 ON LUSITANIA

London, June 1S.-The final private sitting in the Lusitania inquiry was held today Addresses were delivered by Butler Aspinall for the Cunard company and Solicitor General Smith for the Board of Trade. Captain Fur ner of the Lusitania was invited into the sitting.
 No date has been fixed for delivery of the courts finding.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-19
Feagin at Capital Again

Montgomery, June 1S.-tSpecial) state Superintendent ibtiuVsttiJii William F. Feagin returned today from Washington county, where he went to inspect a number of sites offered for the Washington county high school. MT. teagin was accompanied by State Audi tor M c. Allgood. Among the towns visited by the two officials were Car son. Leroy, Healing Springs, Chatcm, Vinegar Bend and others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-19
 BRYAN ALREADY HAS ONE CANDIDATE

Boston, June iS.-Former Representa- tive Whitfield Tuck of Winchester today announced that he would run for govern or as the candidate of a Bryan peace democratic party" Tn taking out nomina- ton papers he said that the platform of the proposed party would include meas ures which MT. Bryan had indorsed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-19
WANT SUBMARINE
 POLICY CLARIFIED

London, June lS.-d0:01 D. m.)-Reuter's Christiania. Norway. correspondent sends the following. "The press today demands clear statement of the governments po- sition regarding German submarine ac- tivity. The Morgenbadet says if the government persists in leaving it's attitude doubtful Parliament must make it's voice heard'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-19

trian offensive. In the Valsugana the Italians destroyed many defensive works and bombarded Borgo for several hours. At Folgaria they were obliged to retreat tefore repeated attacks by the Austrians, but during the day of June IT they re- captured the former positions and are now bcmbarding Rovereto.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-19
ITALIANS GAIN
 MORE GROUND

Geneva, June 1s.-(Via Paris, June 19, 1:15 a. m.)-"The Italians have gained more ground in the Buchenstein valley says the Laibach, Austria, correspond- ent to the Tribune. Their batteries are bombardng St. Cassain. They also have cccuried important strategic points around Monte Christo Italian batteries shelled the Austrians out of positions in the vicinity of Monte croce.
 Southeast of Trent the Italians are concentrating to block any eventual Aus
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the military appropriation of all fac tories capable of making ammunition. The correspondent says that despite the fact that Russian ammunition fac- toriessare working three shifts of men, the production still lacks much of coys. ering the gigantic consumption.