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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-24

money cost, in the use of decorations.
Fresh holly and mistletoe are used III
great quantity every year practice
that entails much unnecessary labor on
the part of the holly and mistletoe
growers. the middlemen. i. E.. retailers,
and unnecessary expense on the part OF
the ultimate consumer, l. e.. individual
purchaser.
Ii would seem that great saving,
both in labor cost and money cost could
be effected by the use of artificial deco
rations. Artificial holly and mistletoe
can be purchased at a rate that will be
more than equalzed by the fact that
artificial holly and mistletoe are inde-
structible. In other words, such decora-
tons could be used indefinitely, l. e..
year after year, thus spreading the
initial cost over long period OF years.
1t is possible to go even deeper into
the subject from The standpoint Of econ
omy and consider the adviSability OF
using homemade decorations Dried
peas painted red would make excellent
and cheap substitutes for holly berries;
the same substances painted white
would do very wei! as mistletOe berries.
The peas could be purchased in bulk at
any grocery store. Green gingham or
calico would make satisfactory leaves.
The whole could be made during odd
hours. between rising in the morning
and retiring at night, at very little eX
oense. either in labor cost OF money
cost.
To 90 still more deeply into the sub
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-24
CHRISTMAS EVE
EFFICIENCY
Ry PARKHURST WHITNEY
illustrations by /. VI. GLACkENS

Such an index arranged alphabetical
". beginning with A and ending with Il.
is certain to effect a great saving OF
clerical labor. duplication and excess
generosity. TO give one notable Illus
tration of what the card index would do.
discovered in the course of my investI-
CATION Of existing methods that one
Young woman had received seven plush
lined Jewel cases in seven consecutive
wears from one young man. Obviously,
a card index system would prevent such
wasteful operation.
The initial cost of such an index
would be more than offset by the econ
omies it would effect. With an accurate
table of the nature and approximate
value of presents received in the past
from friends and relatives, it would be
possible to keep ones own Christmas
operating budget at the same level.
And if the index contains an accurate
record Of the recipients preferences the
necessity for exchanging gifts at the
place of purchase will be largely done
away with.
A far greater degree of efficiency in
the selection of gifts can be obtained by
very modern method which will out
line briefly. Deposit your Christmas
operating budget at department store.
and at the same time have printed
number of cards reading something like
this:
THE BEARER
vi
Is entitled TO S. worth of merchan-
disc same to be charged to account Of
NJ. ............
This method has. | believe. been
adopted by certain department stores
and every facility for its widespread
use placed at the disposal of their pa
irons. | recommend it highly; it is OF
the true spirit of Christmas. The cards
can be distributed among your friends
for the small additional cost of stamps,
envelopes and the labor cost of address
ing them.
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Dried peas Painted Red Substitutes for Holly Berries

distributing point. and in charge Of
central distributor. Each group Of gifts
should be numbered and corresponding
numbers should b. given the recipients.
The recipients should form in line in
the central distributing room, and at a
given time the central distributor can
start the operation by calling out, no
l." The person having that number
will then march forward to the central
distributing point, receive the group OF
presents marked mo. l. and immed-
ately retire to the Opening Room, so
that the Distributing Room will be en-
tirely free for the single operation Of
distribution. mo. y will then deposit
his or her gifts in the Opening Room
and Immediately retire to a Gathering
Room, thus leaving the Opening Room
free for mo. % when that person ar
rives with his or her gifts.
When all presents have been distrib-
uted the entire family will be in the
Gathering Room. Then at a signal the
person in charge of the operation will
lead the procession back to the Opening
Room. where the presents will be
opened and indeXed according to nature
and approximate value.
The remainder of the evening can be
spent in putting away decorations and
removing other traces of Christmas, so
that the day itself can be devoted to
plans for the New Year and, if deemed
advisable, to recreation.
In conclusion. | would suggest as a
means of securing greater efficiency
that Christmas be abolished.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-24

A y ANALYSIS of the methods of con-
n Quoting Christmas, for the
Il purpose Of pointing the way to
more efficient operation. falls naturally
into two general subdivisions:
!. Organization.
,. Distribution
Although the present cost OF white
paper convinces me that II Is econom-
icallv unwise to treat the subject com
prehensively or intensively. shall new
ertheless endeavor to deal thoroughly
with the more important fundamentals.
For that reason | have deemed ii neceS-
sary to touch upon the organization
which precedes the day itself. A thor
ough knowledge of the basic features
of any work is the best, the only foun-
dation in fact, upon which to build.
Under ID Organization, | propose to
take up
(a) Organization.
Under (2) Distribution. shall dis
cuss
(a) Distribution.
In each instance | shall, naturally
fail TO mention many phases of Christ
mas which do not make for an orderly.
efficient. economic operation. 1t may be
safely assumed. therefore, that such de-
tails as are not dealt with in this analy-
sis are of no consequence. are really
handicaps to efficiency.
Let us now begin with CD Organlza-
ton. and its subdivision (a) Organi-
cation. In preparing or organizing for
Christmas ! find that there IS a pro-
nounced waste. both in labor cost and IN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-24

The Colonel:
"By George. I'm glad to meet you
Your coming's kindly act.
I've heard about YOU often-admired
you much, in fact.
Step into my den, my trophy room,
truly delightful nook
In which to while an hour away with
favorite friend or book.
Be careful the horns of the Tushtush
That's it-look out ON the right
Better stand. perhaps. in the doorway
until | can switch the light
There. Now we can see each other.
and the horns of the Tushtush, too;
You were saying. | think -
The Spirit of Christmas:
Il was saying ] wanted a
message from YOU.
\ message which | AS the Spirit Of
Christmas may give TO mankind;
A message akin to the season, to pub
The Colonel:
'No politics, mind"
The Spirit Of Christmas:
mo politics. no; but a message Of
peace and good will and all that
The Colonel:
Il quite understand you. Great
Cesar. How the freight shines on
that cat
That bobcat, | mean. in the corner.
His eyes are of glass, but they
shine
AS they did when | pulled the old
trigger and knew that that bobcat
was mine.
He sprang from crouching position
in typical tiger-cat way
gave him both barrels. Excuse me
OF peace and good will, did you
say?
All. yes; well. to speak very frankly,
the country has quite had its fill
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The Spirit Of Christmas:
Then you feel that you cannot
oblige me-"
The Colonel.
Not so fast; I've but tried
to make clear
Where | stand on the general subject
at this peace and goodwill time
year.
Let us see: when of peace we're ap-
proving, the kind we must SHARPLY
define;
Good will-but to whom do we wish
it? That's the viewpoint. Az
least, it is mine"
The Spirit Of Christmas:
But at Christmas time, surely, the
The Colonel:
Ills sentimentaity yes
There's enough of that now in tnls
country without adding more 10
the mess.
Perhaps. if we ponder a moment, we
shall hit upon just the right rlng'
Meanwhile, take look at the YAK,
yak its head is beautiful thns'
shot it one day in Zambesi with u
bullet as big as a nut
| started the Job with the muzzle ana
finished it up with the butt.
BY George believe have got II.
The Spirit of Christmas:
THE bullet
The Colonel:
"rhe message, | meal''
knew that in time should get H.
as sure as hounds tooth is clean
You may publish it, preach 1t anu
spread it, for the time for sue"
message is ripe
An honorable peace on earth onl,'
good will to all men-Of-mv-t!pe'
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Let us now take up the subject OF ~
Distribution, and its subdivision (a)
Distribution.
Outside of the home the process OF
distribution can safely be left to the eX-
press companies and the Post Office.
though it is obvious that outgoing gifts
should be ready to go out ahead OF the
congested period Immediately preceding
the holiday. Prompt shipment is I'M
possible if delayed until that time, and
presents should be in the hands OF then
recipients on Christmas Eve, if only Tor
the reason that they will then have an
opportunity to remedy the mistake II
they have made the mistake OF neglect
ing to send present to the giver.
1t is in the home, l. e., the family clr-
Gle. that find efficient methods OF dis
tribution most poorly developed. The
operation seems to proceed in one OF two
ways:
(a) By Stocking.
Traa
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he seeks it. whatever the cost;
And peace is the wall of the weak
ling. and the cause of the weakling
is lost.
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Unqualified peace. understand me, |
wholly and frankly desplse;
Good will. speaking fully as plainly,
may be but a towards disguise"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-24
(a) By Stocking.
I'D By Tree.

The tree method comes nearer being
efficient, because then there is a central
distributing point, i. e., some one person
acts as distributor for the recipients.
But both methods are slow and ia
tiguing and the labor cost is markedly
high. considered from the standpoint
of results. Both methods should be
"scrapped" j. e., done away with.
Distribution should take place on the
evening preceding Christmas. The pres
ents should be arranged by groups in
central distributing room at central
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y analysis of the methods of con-
\ Quoting Christmas, for the
n nlrpose of pointing the way TO
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-03-06
A DFPL0RABLE CONDITION.

From the explanation given by the writer in the article on the next page of this issue in re gard to the strike by the government employees, we are lead to the conclusion that the adminstrauons pets in charge of the railway construction at An chorage are not desirous of creating puphc sentiment in favor of government ownership of public utilities Aside from that, it is clear that they are not making voters in support of the ad- ministration The pets have been roasted brown ever since the first sale of lots inaugural ed and the discontentment has increased until the government finds itself with strike on Its hand. And this is only the beginning; you just wait
 However deplorable the conditions described by the writer may be. there is another side to this story Tn the first place, whoever saw railroad construction pleased with the work! The men themselves can answer that question best.
 In this case, the government is the capitalist, consequently, the employees knowing that they are part of the government help to support it and all that must be exactng and some may be un- reasonable as to think that they should be petted and coddied into their bed night with hot-water bottles at their feet The administration pets, how ever thought otherwise, hence the trouble.
 When the Alaska Northern constructed, it was with private capital and men who found fault, left and others took their places, and the construct ion went on. The same with the Guggenheim road The same with any road It is different in this We are part of the government that is construct ing the road. Not that there grounds for complaints, because there might be- but because 1t is a government affair, and government affair the officials should be mighty careful and very generous. consderate and all that. Above all avoid
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-03-06
ANOTHER HoLDUP.
(From the Fairbanks Citizen.)

Nearly two wears ago The Times needed the money and made proposition to support Judge Bunnen as delegate to congress for the sum of $500, giving in return the of the editorial as well as the news and advertising columns. The figure named was thought too higyh for the good to be gained, so compromise was affected where by they received the of $500 cash and other valuable consideration.
 At that time District Attorney Roth was the of third interest, and from the Statement of ownership" last published, his position has not changed.
 The lessees of the paper were and are both Republicans, and have confessed any other political utilization. From the day when they pros ttuted their paper for financial gain it has held the envable position of being Kept Lady" and has voiced the rings" every wish without com mitting itself too tightly to the part.
 Now the change period has arrived for the simple reason that another election is about due and if they are stay ''htched" they want to see the color of money and feel the milling the edges.
 This is not only evident from their recent news story furnished by Marshal Erwin, but also because of the mouthings of understapper who takes every opportunity of voieing the sentiment that "The Ladya will be independent.
 In other words they realize that the ring must have an organ as long as The Citizen exists, and now that the favorable time for the hodup is fast approaching, they commence flirt with Miss Independence.
 So far as policy iseoncerned they will keep the middle of the road as possible until they locate the melon then comes the rush.
 Keep your hands your pocket books
 As bad the above may appear it isn't quite as bad as what man said the other day The man whom we have reference to said that he had a contract with several candidates, among whom was the delegate who agreed to pay $500 each for the support of certain newspaper in the campaign of two years ago, but unfortunately-as he put t-onl, one came through. The rest, while they were successful and elected. they failed to meet theil obligation The Fairbanks Times followed the best policy, charged very little, but received ehe pay ment in advance.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-03-06

All kinds of commercial print ing done at the PrcgressiveM Miner.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-03-06

Three Tree Point 45 SteWarb B. .. IoU Prince Rupert 90
 This table is complied in nautical miles which are60So feet. The iarg- est part of this list was compiled TOT the Post Office by the Captain of tn Gedney and isauthentic.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-03-06
ST. JOHNS EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Faster I

Sunday-8.00 a.m., Holy commun- ion, Except first Sunday in the month";
 10:00 Native Sunday School. 11:00 am. Morning Prayer and Sermon. (Holy Communion, first Sunday in the month"; 12:00 m. Sunday School. 7:30 Evening Prayer and Sermon. Holy Days-10:30 am. Holy Con- munion.
 Tuesday-s:oo pm. St. Johns Social Club, Guild Room. Wednesday-2:00 pm. Native Women's Guild, Indian School House. Thursday-2:8o pm. St. Johns Guild Room.
 7:.0O p.m.st. Johns Athletic Club, Boys, Guild Room.
 Friday-s:0o pm. Choir Rehear- sal, Guild Room.
 4 sincere welcome is extended to all, especially Q newcomers.
 REV. HAROLD H. KELLEY,
 Pastor.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-03-06

Dandy show tonight at the Grand, see the add on page 1. ad. Job printing neatly and prompt done at the Progressive-Miner.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-03-06

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SOCIETY Front Street, Ketchikan, Alaska. Regular Services Sunday Il am. Wednesday evening reading and Song Services at 7;3o p. m.
 Subject for March 5, "MAN"
 ALL ARE WELCOME.
 FIRST M. E. CHURCH
 Sunday Church Service Il a. m. and 7;3O p. Ill.
 Thursday Prayer Meeting S:30 pm. Friday Choir meets at 500 p. m. First and Third Wednesday after ..eons at 2:30 Ladies Aid Society.
 H. ". MICHENER, Pastor.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-03-06
NOTICE TO VOTERS

Registration for the Munich pal election to be held at Ketchikan on April 4th, 1916, will open at the Council Chambers, Main Street, We'd nesday, February 23rd, 1916
 Office hours, pm. to 5 pm. Registration will close April 1st, 1916,. at 4 pm. All persons who desire too vote must register.
 S. A. PLUMLEY,
 Regristration Officer
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-03-06
QUALIFICATIONS FOR REGIS
 TRATION FOR CITY ELECTION

Must be 21 years of age, citi- zen of the United States, or have declared their intention to become such, resident of the Territory of Alaska for one year and resident of the city of Ketchikan for six months prior to the election.
 Regristration for voting for the school board the above qualifica- tions except residence-no length of residence required.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-03-06

strikes, particularly if the officials want to in crease the popularity of the administrations The trouble with government officials is that as gen eral rule. they anxious to please the higher ups and often times, they allow their zeal to run away with their best judgment at the expense of poor you and me.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-03-06
FIRST M. E. CHURCH
CATHOLIC CHURCH

Low Mass at s:30 a. m. High Mass at 10:30 8. m. Sunday School at 2:;30p.ln. Sunday Vespers at 7:30 p. n. Week Day Mass at s a. n. Rev. PAUL P. KERNS.
 Faster
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-01-27

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS. ".
Va. Jan. 25-Mrs T.. l.. Hutchinson.
OF Montreal. arrived &C the Grcenbrier
This morning 90 take the cure. Her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs W. g.. Payne. of
N~llk'sharrc. Pa. came with her. other
arrivals includes the Misses " f..
Costello and T. Siunott. Of Brooklyn.
and Miss Virginia Dance. Of Newport
Ky. Mr. and Mrs = T.. White. Of the
honeymoon colony have gone Co Miami.
Fla. for q short stay before returning
Co their home iu Cleveland.
Two ~sprinrlife days put the rol;
links in excellent condition and MANI
players were ont an day The trails
also were much f-oqueutcd Mrs. w.
g. Jones. Mr. and Mrs Frank Lyman.
Mr. and Nra John o. Thomas. \. "a.
Garfield. Mis- Eleanor Merritt and
Nrs o. VI Uucas were among mo
r.in-frIan- NrH Nathaniel Allison
. over kHfsa Mountain
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Kaffee-visitc.

The AriOn society will entertain
this afternoon at their club rooms on
the South Side, with another Of the
delightful kaffee-Nisites. Mrs. Chas.
Freese Is chairman OF the affair and
together with the efficient committee
IN charge, have arranged many inter
esting features for the occasion.
Cards n dominoes will be diver
sions from two until five o'clock. to
Be followed by an elaborate supper,
after which dancing will be INDUCED
In until a late hour. The committee
is cOmpOeod of.
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VIII Meet SATURDAY.

The Busy Bees Of the hospital Twics
Will meet with Miss Quarter Hazlctt
az the ilaZlctt home IN Pleasant Val.
ley. Saturday afternoon Another
group Of young people who are greatly
interested in the charitable work for
that institution are the pupils Of Miss
Bertha Wilson's school. who will meet
with Miss Elsie May Armbruster on
saturday. This youthful division will
prepare Interesting novelties for the
amusement Of the young invalid Of the
hospital
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-01-27
W0MAN'S CLUBS
Suburban Literary Club.

The regular meeting Of the Subur-
ban Literary club. was held yesterday
afternoon. at the Stratford Springs
hotel Several topics Of interest were
discussed and very interesting papers
were given. Ellis Island and the I'M
migrant question was discussed by
Mrs. :. 5. Jacobs. Miss Ann Ridgely
gave a paper on Holland. and the
debt which America owes to her. "A
Day in New York city was delight
fully presented by Mrs. Chas. Frank
Music was al enjoyable addition TO
the program.
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which ONE TO the Court theatre in
motion pictures. Monday evening.
February Z. This picture which fea-
lures Mr.. and Mrs. Vernon Castle.
mas been brought TO this city by The
Buds Of the hospital Twigs. and the
proceeds of the two performances Will
be used by that division in the ex-
tension Of their work for the insti-
tuition.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-01-27

tertained a few friends at a dinner
party at their home on Fourteenth
street. Tuesday evening. Charming
appointments characterized the affair.
which was informal. The table bore
places for the following guests:
Mrs. l. Roy Carter. OF Baltimore.
Mrs. Harry PAUL. OF WsllSburE.
Miss Clara Wylle. of Washington. Pa.
Mir. Frank Mckee. of Pittsburgh. Pa.
Mr.. and Airs. W. /. FrisScll.
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Staa Dinner Party.

Tuesday evening. at the Fort Henry
club. the gentlemen Of the Russell.
Patterson wedding party. were enter.
tanned at dinner. by Mr.. Frank
Warehouse.
The guests included.
ltay Russell, klrk Miller.
warren MsEruder. ChA.lc- SIagle.
Charles White.
all Of Baltimore.
LprinE Milton, Merit Franzhcim
Joe Holloway. Frank Warehouse,
Of Wheeling.
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terday afternoon to an assembly Of
friends. honoring Miss nellie Parrish.
OF Rosslyn Farms. near Pittsburgh.
The charming affair was arranged as
a luncheon. which was marked by
pleasing appointments. Covers were
laid for eight guests.
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Engagement ANNOUNCED.

The engagement Of Miss Florence
Long. daughter of Rev. n Mrs.
Byron Long. OF Columbus, o., and
Kenneth Cooper, Of B%ellaire. was an
nounced recently in Columbus. Mr..
Cooper is city solicitor Of the Ohio
town. The wedding viii AXE place
!u the early spring.
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Home Economics Department.

The Home Economies department
OF the Noman's club will hold their
usual meeting at the 4. O. l. W. han
tomorrow afternoon. Miss Adah Hop
klns or the Margaret Morrison school,
at Pittsburgh. will speak on the work
ings Of this celebrated institution
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-01-27

Master Thos. r. W. Haskins celo.
hratcd Wednesday evening. his twelrh
birthday. with a dinner party at bis
parents home. DIT. and Mrs r. VI
Haskins. OF the South side. The dec.
~orations were In pink and white. and
music and games were the main di
version OF the evening. All spent a
very enjoyable time. The following
guests were present.
Misses.
Nfra Cunningham Louise HuekIue
GLADYS Bullock EVELYN H.-kIr4
Louise Haekiu
Maetrfs
Chester Mcnkf- Russell ki..s9
miller CLYDE ff.rrer
Jack Phillips IufNsr Gardener
George fluu.fenam Robert -.HsHE
Nm 1uiiUlE John Lame.
Harry NItwtysr Thnwt. Huak.rs
Dare Lacey.
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Prize Euchre.

Last night az the ST. Mary's church
on tnt south side. the Ladies' Aid So
ciety u zinc church entertained "A large
number Of friends with a cut glass
euchrc Following a ~l.lightful evening
sTcut az the cards, prizes were awarded
and r,trDshments were served. Mrs. j..
7. Gllmartiu was chairman OF the az
fair. The following attended.
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