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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-12-27

The late Edwin Mcpherson repre-
sented the Gettysburg district in the
lower house of Congress at the time
of the Battle of Gettysburg, and as
the representative of that district he
escorted Abraham Lincoln from
Washington to Gettysburg when Lin
coin visited the battlefield to take
part in the dedication Of the cemetery
at which ceremony he delivered the
address which has become a classic.
In President Arthur's administra-
tion, Mr. Mcpherson was clerk of the
lower house OF Congress. and l occa-
sionally had interesting chats with
him, for he was a man who was capa-
BILE of narrating many things of in
terest associated with the days of the
Civil War and few years prior.
One day we We're speaking to John
Sherman, who had returned to the
Senate after having served as secre-
tary of the treasury in President
Hayes's administration. Mr.. McPher-
son said: There was one thing that
John Sherman did two or three years
before the war began which l have
often thought of as similar to some
thing Lincoln did about the same
time.
..Lincoln was the candidate of his
party in Illinois for the United States
Senate. But he was not able to get
quite enough votes in the Legislature
to win him the election. There was
danger that his votes would scatter.
and he therefore advised that his
friends give him UP and unite in sup
porting Lyman Trumbull for the Sen
ate. That was done and Trumbull was
elected. The probabilities are that had
Lincoln been elected Senator he would
not have been nominated two years
later by the Republicans for the Pres
idency.
TN 1859, when the Congress which
had been elected in the fall of the
preceding year met at Washington,
John Sherman was nominated for
speaker of the lower house by the
Republicans. His party could not
muster quite enough votes 10 elect
him and there was a deadlock. re-
member it well. The balloting lasted
for two months. At last the oppo-
nepts of Sherman brought out a man
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-12-27
MONDAY EVENING. DECEMBER ~ 1915.
LOOK OUT FOR THE GRIP.

Many sections OF the United States now suf-
fsring visitation Of that distressing and dangerous
uaisdy. epidemic influenza grip, and Philade
phis with its big New Jersey suburb, Camden, is an
especial center. The Of this malady to
humanity may judged from the fact that its death
list direct or indirect averages 1900 persons a
year in this country. 1t is often the precursor of
pneumonia, the mortality from which. in both the
cities named has reached an appalling figure within
the past few days.
It would be foolish optimism for Newark not to
expect visit from grip This city has frequent
train communication with Philadelphia and Camden
disease is more surely and swiftly contagious and
one sufferer in crowded store may be the
means OF injecting thousands. There already un-
mistsksbe symptoms of such epidemic in Newark.
The citizen with sensitive must have noticed,
during the rush OF holiday shopping, the unusual
a1nount of sneezing, snufhing, coughing, throat
scraping and nose-blowing by which he was sur
rounded The principle of safety first is an urgent
need and it has double apphcaton-for the well
person. who wants avoid the grip and the afflicted
one who is humanely anxious not to give it to his
neizhbor Some simple maxms set forth by the Phil
adephia commissioner of public health are of value
everywhere and it is worth while to reproduce them
here for the benefit of the Newark public:
Keep out of crowded places wherever possible
one person having the grip may give it to carload
of passengers
Shaking hands. kissing, getting too near the
rnouthpiece of telephones putting the unwashed
hands in the mouth foodstufs, all may be
means of transmitting the infection.
Always place the handkerchief over the face when
sneeznE Carry little bag put the used handker-
chief In whether be paper linen. Disnfect these
handkerchiefs before sending them to public aun-
dry. -
Restaurants should lay off those among the help
suffering from active grip.
Keep out in the open air keep the outdoor air in
your houses.
Don't doctor yourself with pan-killing medicines
ss they depress the heart and make one an easy
victim.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-12-27
UPLIFT TALKS
THE RICHEST CHRISTMAS oIFT
ny oRfsoN swETT MARpEN.
Aathor of Pushing to the Front. Etc
Copyright 1915.

The spirit of Christmas is the leaYen
which has been working through and
raising the great human mass during
the last twenty centuries. 1t has given
us all our benevolent and progressive
institutions; our schools our libraries,
our hospitals, our free homes, our
charitable plans, and endowmentss of
every kind The spirit of a great,
growing, human brotherhood is mani
fest in every direction in increasing
consideration for the unfortunate and
the kindly treatment of thos who are
in need or who. through one cause OF
another, have fallen by the wayside
IT is true that there is in strong con-
trast to this a colossal criminal,
greedy. grasping, over-vaulting ambi-
ton emphasized in the hearts of many
human beings. It is evident in our
midst in the selfishness and avarice
that seek only their own, 1t is above
all manifest In the frightful war in
Europe which is blackening Christian
ity and overshadowing yet another
Christmas. But even here the Christ
spirit, the Christ leayen, the Golden
Rule leaven is working nightly. and
good Samaritans are busy on the bat
tlefields and In the nations yet happily
at peace binding up the wounds and
pun ttG OiA VI INV vi NAAN 0s7t1
scars made by greed, hate and all the
demoniac passions of war.
II, on the one hand. brother is slay-
ing brother, on the other strangers
in distant lands who had never before
thought of Belgians, Serbs, Poles and
other war sufferers in relation to
themselves are now making lsacrif1ces
and working in all sorts OF ways TO
relieve their cruel sufferings.
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for us more of the real Christ spirit
than any previous Christmas. We
are not so selfishly wrapped up in
ourselves. Men, women and children
everywhere in prosperous. peace
blessed America are thinking and
planning how they may help to re-
lieve and comfort not only the needy
and suffering at our own doors, but
also our less fortunate brothers and
sisters in every part Of the world.
This is the true Christmas spirit that
will ultimately crush out all war and
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-12-27
Evening Star Astrologer

While many predictions are gloomy
at the end of the year of the most
terrible war in all history, there is a
brighter side, for a remarkable spir-
itua1 awakening and new ideals of
life are foretold.
The recognition of a new leader of
thought Is prognosticated for 1916.
Women come under a rule that is
exceedingly important for the future.
They will attain an unexpected
equality" in burden bearing, the seers
declare.
Russia has the forecast of series
of terrible losses in the next few
months.
Great financial troubles menace
Great Britain before the end of the
new year, the seers believe.
Certain districts in the West come
under a sway that indicates prosper
ity and growth. Montana and Idaho
should benefit from this. astral gov
eminent.
Persons whose birthdate it is have
the augury of possible quarrels and
| litigation. Travel and change are bad
| ~ aspected. Money should be safe
guarded.
Children born on this day may be
| + haadstrong and quick-tempered.
| These subjects Of Capricorn are often
| reckless in business affairs.
Girls may be unlucky in love.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-12-27
State Sidelights

THE SUSSEX COUNTY PRESS
AGENTS CLUB, which is the Jersey
branch OF the International Fairy
Tale Association, missed a great
chance in the story OF the bear that
sought refuge from the storm in a
touring car at Franklin Furnace.
They could have made it a barrel
organ bear and had it crank up the
car and drive home in it.
f.
REEVES IT. STRICKLAND, who
attorneys in Washington, the District
Of Columbia. not the hamlet, has three
counties on string asking them to
let. him collect money the United
States owes them. II the government
refuses to pay Reeves can of course
get Sussex and Passaic and Union 10
get together and petition to have the
United States thrown into bank
ruptcy. ---...---.s-.--
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-12-27
HEALTH AND HAPPINESS
BY DIR. LEONARD KEENE HIRsHBE re.
a. h., NJ. A., NJ. d, (Jobn Hoplinsl


How Ton Can Cure a Simple Cold at
Home.
When cold assails the tender
textiles Of your flesh, you should be
on your guard and not do all the
things that well meaning friends tell
you to do. Do not try all the remedies
that are proposed to you as absolute
cures.
The multitude of certain preven-
tiyes'' and "ready reliefs'' still survive
because some one took this or that
at the psychological moment, when
the infection died down. II the cold
germs die, the remedy used is widely
heralded whether it be castor oil.
onion poultices, herbs or patent medi-
cines.
When you sneeZe or suspect that a
cold is coming on, a little treatment
in time will later save nine. Vigor-
and a hot non-alcoholic drink, such
as steaming lemonade, should be
taken; then Immediately to bed, there
to remain for twelve hours, until the
little micro-bugs which have begun
to invade the nose, eyes or throat,
are eliminated from the system.
Many people cling to the long per-
petuated error that cough medicines"
and "cold cures" must be taken TO
dislodge the distemper. So far is this
from the truth that even grave injury
has ensued from delay in diagnosis
and treatment. Tuberculosis, typhoid
and other serious scourges begin with
symptoms, which, without thorough
examination. even a doctor may mis-
take for a cold"
Local treatment for colds" at
times is an assistant to the tissues.
Insertion into the nostrils of ammopi-
ated mercury ointment, one part to
three parts of petrolatum, often
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-12-27
The stars incline, but do not compel
TUESDAY. DECEMBER 20, 1915.

"The stars incline, but do not compel"
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1915.
Copyright, 1915, by Mcclure Newspaper
Syndicate)
Astroiogers find this to be an unim-
portant day, so far as the sway of the
planet is concerned. Jupiter, Uranus
and Neptune are all strongly adverse.
1t is a day in which bankers and all
who handle money should be cautious.
A run on some financial institution Is
indicated in one of the large cities.
Brokers should be careful. The new
year will bring many sensational days
on change and the death of men OF
world power in finance is prognesti-
Gated.
Foreign loans should be watched,
the seers declare. for they believe that
the war will be prolonged at least two
years and they predict a startling
condition in the world OF money as
well as the world of war.
Women should beware of the bland :
ishment of men, while this configura-
ton prevails. The stars are said TO
make even the greatest peculiarly
susceptible and unreliable.
This is an unlucky time for ocean
voyages. Wrecks are indicated and
severe weather will increase horrors
on the high seas.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-12-27

crime all unkindness and uncharY
tableness. 1t is the spirit of lox
which will redeem the world. -
How much pleasure we could Rive
and how much unhappiness mary q
us would be spared II instea1 ~
struggling and straining to give silly
useless Christmas presents which we
really cannot afford to buy we would
give freely of what Christ gave-loye
So far as material goods are con
cerned the Christ in whose honor we
celebrate this great annual festival
was one of the poorest OF men, YET
whoever bestowed such priceless gifts
on mankind He. never gave money
but wherever He went lie brought
love, health. power, hope, strength. to
overcome all difficulties. BY giving
Himself He lifted men above them
selves. M
Dip down deep into your purses, you
who have them, but don't leave love
out of your gift. You who have ,po
money can give the best gift-the
Christ gift.
we can all make Christmas. 1915,
red-letter Christmas in history by Civ
ing more generously of love than we
have ever given before.
The more of love we give out, the
more we have. Love maintains per-,
petual summer in the soul and shuts
out winters chill. Love of man is
love of God, and love OF God pr4
longs life.
The most beautiful thing on this
earth, that which every human bsNig
Graves for. is love. is, as Henry
Ward Beecher so exquisitely said,
"the river of life in this world. Think
not that ye know 1t who stand at the
little tinkling rill, tn, first small foun-
tain. Not until you have gone through
the rocky gorges. and not lost the
stream; not until you have gone
through the meadow. and the stream
has widened and deepened until fleets
could ride ON it's bosom; not until be-
yond the meadow you have come to
the unfathomable ocean, and pou%ed
your treasures into its depth--not un-
til then can you know what love is
II this were the measure of your
love no one would be needy or un7
happy. Every day would be a Christ
mas day.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-12-27
Philadelphia Record.

From the Philadelphia Record.
II is a curious trait of human
nature that when one achieves great
wealth or fame in certain directions
the temptation to speak with author
ity on subjects not fully understood
too, often proves irresistible. Henry
Ford affords melancholy example
of this weakness. Helen Keller as
another instance. Here is young
woman who, by reason Of her sad in
ffrnaities, cannot have that direct
contact with life and its problems
that falls to the lot Of less afflicted
humanity. but, nevertheless, she
passes judgment upon nationad pre-
pare6ness, eugenics, socialism and
other great questions in a manner
that must make the judicious grieve;;
Few people have led such sheltered
nnd secluded lives as Miss Keller,
and there are few who are so dis
posed to advise out Of their limited
experience. Naturally the world gives
.,cant heed to such uninformed teach
ing
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-12-27
Answers to Health Questions

MRS. MARY r. No. have been
troubled with my ears recently be-
cause OF constant rumbling noise.
A phi. lieian told me that there was
no WAX. and that some important
tubes we're closed or obstructed. What
would you advise me to do?
A. An examination may reveal
some affection in the tonsils, adenoids
or turbinate bones of the nose, and
an operation on these parts may be
necessary. Have this done. In the
mean time, irrigate the nose and
throat with alkaline antiseptic fluid
diluted three times in water.
A ,READER-Q. Every afternoon
my left ear burns a great deal and
annoys me considerably in this man
ner. What do you suggest?
A. Avoid pastries, sweets. candies,
rich and highly seasoned foods, nuts,
peas, beans and condiments. Take
fifteen drops of saturated solution
of iodide of potash in water after
meals, increasing one drop at time
until you are taking fifty drops, then
go down to fifteen, and up again sew
eral times. Drink lots of distilled
water. Have the nose and throat ex
amined and the turbinate bones of
the nose compressed. An operation
may be deemed necessary. If so,
have this done.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-12-27

victims as did the guns and bayonets
This year the armies are well pre-
pared for winter. AS long ago as last
spring it was apparent that there
would be at least one more winter in
the trenches. Human ingenuity has
been taxed to the utmost to lessen the
discomfort of the fighting men. And
1t has also been taxed to make winter
fighting practical, so that there may
be no months of inaction.
Recent German activity in Artois
leads to the belief that a new drive in
this region is contemplated. II such
an attempt is made It viii be on the
mammoth scale which has marked all
previous attempts of either side to
break through. And it win probably
be unsuccessful.
But any action OF this kind, no mat :
ter how hazardous. will be welcomed
by the soldiers. Anything is prefer
able to the wretchedness of inaction.
Men who are fighting are at least
warm.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-12-27
BIRTHDAY OF NOTED WOMEN
DECEMBER 27
Lisa Anne Fletcher
Copyright, 1915.
BY MARY MARSHALL.

On December 81 1874. Lisa Anne
Fletcher was born. She was a woman
who ought to be a help and inspira-
tion to everybody for, in spite of the
fact that she passed most of her life
in reclining position, she made her
name loved and respected among
thousands. Moreover, she filled her
own life so full of activity and ac-
complishment that it was useful and
She became an orphan when very
young. When she was twenty she
was married, and settled in New
Hampshire and shortly thereafter she
became a confirmed invalid.
She was very fond of nature, and
she determined as soon as she
realized that her life must be spent
in state of invalidism to bring the
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-12-27

nature OF New Hampshire. with
which she !, was already familiar,
within reach of others. She detef-
mined also to help make brighter the
lives of other invalids.
From her inyalid's chair shel
studied the wild birds outside her
window, and sketched and paintf&
them. And she did much work als'k
in painting the wild flowers of New
Hampshire. These sketches did
much to interest people in the birds
and flowers of that State. And dur
ing part of her life Mrs. Fletcher was
an active member of the Audubon
Society, and its local secretary.
Because she knew what 1t was to
be i'll and unable to go about she be-
came interested in other shut-ins and
wrote literally thousands of cheerful
letters to other invalids.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-12-27
THE BUGLE

Published daily except Sunday when
ever we have the time TO get Il out.
Our editorial policy, circulation and
advertising rates are nobody's business.
steuart NJ Emery, editor.
Readers favoring us with contributions
should give full name and address in
order to facilitate tracing the response
biIity in case of libel suits.
Callers always welcome In the Bugle
oHlcer after checking guns and bIackjacks
at the door.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-12-27
Dow easily CbinSs 60 WronS

Alas, how easily things go wrong!
A sigh too much or kiss too long.
And there follow a mist and weeping rain,
And life is never the same again.
Alas how hardly things go right!
Tis hard to watch on summers night.
For the sigh will come, and the kiss will stay
And the summers night is winters day.
And yet how easily things go right
If the sigh and the kiss of winters night
Come deep from the soul in stronger ray
That is born in the light of winters day.
And things can never go badly wrong
If the heart be true and the love be strong
For the mist, if it comes, and the weeping rain
Will be changed by the love into sunshine again.
George Macdonald
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-12-27


bKANfoHD PLACE the street
complete. was transformed into
white way FRIDAY mght oy order OF
charley 1ilien ana tne ooaro ol
WORKS when the new lamps were
turned on Tor the nrst time. Aitnougn
the system has It's advantages II
irks us to think that The Bugle is NOT
considered sufficiently Illuminating for
the highway.
SAh sh9""EHA' VINO chiei IN
speets ior 'no 1000 ana "rus depart
ment OF the "eh-kpo"n nosro OF
Heaith' receptS got p"ss sho cohhs-
cs'ea i''oo eggs INA. were IN e'"
odor In the name OF the sanitary law
sam is one OF tnose natural sieutns
who can never be put on the scent,
whether 1t is good or bad.
e4fna1ft1b SAtsLh mas just peeh ap-
pointed TO the Essex county hosduito
determination commission TO NIL the
place Curt Bnrnett resigned from
george mas never zone any puphc
work stamping out the pests nut as
a private inoiviouai ne Is known as
ohe VI 'liie Aai ueS' aiiu ii0se e"N"' Ae0
hitters that ever sauashed q mosquito
on friends neck.
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MANY local architects are renorted
h.5ng dastgn. nm tho new
.s.--,., s.,,u,
'A'ei''oi 'oi
NoBERT ROSS, speaking for the
cori business. fears that . scarcity In
tne proo"c' y e'A'eo ior t"s winter
s,..," ~ Vu 'as o"e ,
into ,ty,rv ont heat nv at.,rr them
with smoked glass door. and feeding
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-12-27
Returns Home for Christmas After BE
I.aat for LIZ Neara.

heturnH Home Tor Nnristmhs ANcf ne
ing Lost for 15 Years.
MILFORD, Del, Dec. 7.--After an
absence of fifteen years, during which
his whereabouts have been unknown,
Daniel Wayland is spending this
Christmas at home with his family,
according to telegram received from
him yesterday.
Fifteen years ago Wayland went to
the Philippine Islands, and since then
his family has never heard of him.
Some of them thought him dead. but
his mother still insisted that her boy
would return to her some day. and
her prediction was borne out when a
telegram was received reading:
"Will be home for Christmas. Now
holding high official post in the Philip
pine service, and have a present Of
81 900 in gold for you and father"
Boy Of 10 viii Enter High School on
Long Island. -
NEW YORK, Dec. 2I-Le Roy
Buckingham, ten years old, son Of
Bindette r. buckingham, chief sta
tistician of the Board of Education Of
New York, who resides on Toledo
street, Elmhurst, will complete his
course in Elementary School No. SO in
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-12-27

checks a. running nose almost before
it is well started. Greasing the chest
with goose grease, corn oil, or cocoa
butter will ward off excessive per-
spiration, and thus to some extent
hinder a chest or lung chill, the ex-
tension of sore throat, coryza or
tonsilitis.
may. If taken in time, be checked.
After all, however, rest and sleep will
do more than many more complicated
procedures.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-12-27
A Campaign of Blundsrs.

From the New York World.
British losses Of 1921 at the Dar-
danelies up to December IL represent
over twenty per cent. Of Great
Brltains total losses in the war to
that date. To these figures must oe
added 96.6S9 sick admitted to hospl-
tails. About the French losses the
government at Paris, in pursuance OF
its policy OF silence. has given out no
information.
For the fearful price DaiS., Grsat
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-12-27

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer
A year ago, when winter settled
upon the blood-soaked fields OF north
ern France and western Belgium, the
weary soldiers of the armies OF IN
vasion and defense reconciied them
xeIves TO long months of the bitter
misery Of watching and waiting. Jhe
ightifr was perfunctory. Exposure
ana disease clsinsd RssEix ~ manx
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-12-27


tered.
Live Goose Found in Parcel fost; Post
master Swami Hold 1t.
BALTIMORE, Md, Dec. 27.-Some-
body's Christmas dinner will have to
be postponed because the principal
part of the dinner is being held at
the postofflce. This is large, fat
goose, which someone attempted to
send alive by parcel post. AS the
rules of the department do not permit
the sending of live fowl, this particu-
lar goose has become a. white ele-
phant" on the hands of the postal au-
thorities.
The goose was discovered when a
clerk dropped a box on it, which
brought forth loud protest. The
goose was incased in burlap bag,
with the exception of the head.
Postmaster Swami and Colonel
Louis NJ. Rawlins, in charge of the
parcel post division, do not know how
the goose came to be mailed, but an
investigation has been started.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-12-27
AND YET THERE is zAPATA.

Although the collapse of the Villa campaign goes
long way toward restoring peace in Mexico there
remains one element of strife and It is embodied
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-12-27

The District Of Columbia eight
hour law for women has been upheld
by the Court of Appeals. a1
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-12-27

Idaho has a commission to repori
on the need of minimum wage Law
for children.