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The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1916-12-23
On the
Day After
Christmas

~ UR word Santa Claus is 4 Ger
ruptton Of the Dutch San Mic
olas, and the story of the
original saint from whom the
name and the custom come is told
in the Encyclopedia Britannica as fol-
lows: "St. Nicholas, bishop of Myra,
in Lycia, saint honored by the Greeks
and the Latins on Dec. 6. -. -,.-
His cult is as celebrated as his his
tory is obscure. All the accounts that
have come down to us are Of purely
legendary character, and it is impossi-
BILE to find any single incident confirm
ed historically.
"The main facts Of his life are usual
~ given as follows: He was bishop of
Myra at the time of the Emperor Dio-
cletian, was prosecuted, tortured for
the faith and kept in prison until the
more tolerant reign of Constantine and
was present at the council of Nicaea.
1T should be observed that this last
circumstance is ignored by all histo-
rianc and that st. Athanasius, who
knew all the notable bishops of the
period, never mentions Nicholas, bish-
op of Myra. The oldest known monu-
ment Of the cult of st. Nicholas seems
to be the Church of SITS. Priscus and
Nicholas built at Constantinople by
the Emperor Justinian. In the west
the name of st. Nicholas appears in
the ninth century records Of the mar
tyrs, and churches dedicated to him
are to be found at the beginning Of the
eleventh century. 1t is more especial
~, however. from the time of the re-
moval OF his body to Bari, in Apulia.
that his cult became popular.
'The Inhabitants of Bari organized
an expedition, seized his remains by
means OF ruse and transported them
to Bari, where they. were received in
triumph on the 9th Of May, 1887, and
where the foundations were laid for a
new basilica in his honor. This was
the origin of a famous and still popu-
lar pilgrimage. There are nearly 400
churches in England dedicated to st.
Nicholas. He is the patron saint Of
Russia, the special protector of chill
dren, scholars, merchants and sailors.
I'm art St. Nicholas Is represented
with various attributes, being most
commonly depicted with three chill
dren standing in tub by his side. OF
the various interpretations of this none
is absolutely certain.
"One explanation has been sought in
the legend of st. Nicholas miraculously
restoring to life three rich youths who
had been murdered. cut up and con-
cealed In a sailing tub by thievish
innkeeper or butcher in whose house
they had taken lodging.
"A legend Of his surreptitious be-
stowal of dowries upon the three
daughters of an impoverished citizen
who, unable to procure fit marriages
for them, was about to sell them is
said to have originated the old custom
Of giving presents in secret on the eve
of st. Nicholas. subsequently trans.
ferred to Christmas day.
Hence the association of Christmas
with Santa Claus an American cor
-ruption of the Dutch form San Nico-
laas.' the custom being brought to
America by the early Dutch colonists"
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1916-12-23

Where eaybsrry Candles Come From.
It was the women Of bingham, that
quaint old Massac husetts town. that
first brought down from their attics
their grandmothers' old candle mol1s
and began making the sweet smelling
green bayberry candles for a few ap-
preciative people who wanted them to
burn In homes furnished In antiques.
The women Of charming old Deerfeld,
In the same state. shortly followed suit,
and then the housewives of Cape Cod
saw their opportunity. all of them us
ing the molds that had been in the
towns for generations.
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The crucible.

He was a sweet-temper'd, gentle
natur'd soul,
Possessing generous spirit, and a
heart Of gold.
Came a time when he certain ideals
lost
Changing him and these virtues, to
things Of dross.
The Guardian.
The spirit Of the North. sweeps across
Wide stretches and vast,
Leaving behind chill winter,
Who remains to guard
The virgin lass,
White -robed snow.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1916-12-23
When Christina. Comes,

Whsn Christmas Comes.
While passing days are short and cold and
drear,
While nights are long. the longest Of the
year,
While cruel winter solstice reigns supreme
Ger earth and air. Ger field and wood and
stream,
Glad Christmas comes with glowing heart
Of cheer,
Ladder Home Journal
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1916-12-23
GOD GIVE US MEN.

God give us men time like this demands
Strong minds great hearts true faith and ready hands:
Men whom the lust Of Office does not kill;
Men whom the spoils Of office cannot buy;
Men who possess opinions and a, will;
Men who have honor-men who will not lie;
Men who can stand before a demagogue
And damn his Heacherous batteries without wnking!
Tall men, sun crowned, who live above the fog
In public duty and in private thinking.
u. ct. Holland
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1916-12-23
Queer: Christmas Dinner.

&SOOTS SnVlohHuAO AIbsU0Ts
Roast ostrich was the prime dish at
the Christmas dinner Of the Young
Mems Christian association of Los An
geles. CAL, few years ago. More
than 1,5O0 persons were served from
one bird
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1916-12-23
the SIN or SILENCE

To sin by silence when we should
protest makes towards out Of men.
The human race has climbed on pro-
test. Had no voice been raised against
Injustice, ignorance and lust, the in
QUESTION yet would serve the law, and
guil!otines decide our least disputes.
The few who dare must speak and
speak again to right the wrongs Of
many.-EIla Wheeler Wilcox.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1916-12-23

Have Learned to Love, Honor and
Obey"
(From the Afro.American Ledger.)
III I can live happily among the
colored people, If l can love them as l
love the people of my own race, then
I will know that our dream of broth.
erhood for all races may come true"
says Miss Florence MacFarlane, dele
gate from London, England, to the
New Thought Congress, which met in
San Francisco recently. Miss Mac
Farlane announces her intention Of
going out to live among colored people.
The experience Of the EngHshwoman
may prove interesting but it offers lit
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1916-12-23

Who
Nature-Sef
The Abbevle lynchng personally investigated
Secretary
Coored People following S
New York Nov Rich editorial pointed
Carolina
result Of the recent ynching Ansouth
Crawford Abbevile,
which
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1916-12-23

but we most sincerely hope that after
that this beautiful land of ours will
not be cursed by their domination any
longer.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1916-12-23
Needed by coIored Leaders.
(From the Richmond Planet.)
Manhood Is an asset that every in.
dividual should be proud to possess.
THE MAN WHO DARES

honor the man who in the consci-
entous discharge of his duty dares to
stand alone; the world, with ignorant,
intolerant judgment, may condemn,
the countenances Of relatives may be
averted, and the hearts Of friends grow
cold, but the sense OF duty done shall
be ssveeter than the applause Of the
world, the countenances Of relatives or
the hearts Of friends. - Charles Sumner.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1916-03-17
WEATHER FORECAST.
Pardon is Granted to Prisoner
Convicted of Murder, But Now
Believed Innocent of the Crime

Shercliffe served eight years of his
sentence. Three times in six years
Frank Shercliffe, alias Sherman w.
Norris, applied to the board OF par
dons for release from the state peni-
tentiary. At each hearing counsel for
Shercliffe contended his conviction
and continued Imprisonment resulted
from activities Of Dennison.
A majority Of the board favored
Shercliffe's release as innocent Of the
charge at the first hearing in Febru-
ary, 1910, but no action was taken be-
cause of the opposition United States
Senator John F. Shafroth. then gov
ernor. Another effort in his behalf
proved fruitless during the In
cumbency Of Elias M. Ammons AZ
governor.
Prior to his trial at Leadville, Sher-
cliffe lived several years In Iowa,
where Albert B. Cummins. then gov
ernor, refused all requests for his ex-
tradition on the grounds that charges
made in other states were false. Sher-
cliffe left Iowa quietly for Michigan to
obtain employment as q cabtnetmak-
er. He was arrested in Michigan, ex-
tradited to Minnesota, whore he waa
tried and acquitted on . charge OF
holding up and robbing Q Great Nor
thern limited train. Shercliffe th~n
was extradited to Colorado and tried
on the Walsh charge. While being
taken from Leadville to Canon City
he escaped by jumping through the
window of moving train. He was
captured several months later in the
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Grand Forks daily herald., 1916-03-17
CONTEMPT OF
COURT CHARGE
Lyman, on Trial for Swind-
ling, Refuses to Answer
Questions.

New York, March 17.-John Grant
Lyman, awaiting trial here on a
charge Of swindling investors
throughout the country in stock
selling scheme operated under the
name Of John H. Putnam & Co.. was
adjudged in contempt Of the federal
district court yesterday for refusing
to answer questions in connection
with the bankruptcy proceedings
against the firm of which he was
head.
Lyman's mother-in-law, Mrs. Jane
Hartman, ignored a subpoena served
upon her, and it was announced an at
tachment would be issued to compel
her to attend the hearing. Lyman.
accompanied in court by his wife.
would not even admit his identity.
persisting, when questioned, in the re-
ply: II decline to answer Judge
Hough became impatient with the
erstwhile stock brokers and declar-
ed that if Lyman succeeded in OBJ
tanning the necessary bail to free him
from prison on the swindling charge,
the court would recommit him for
contempt.
Lyman has been imprisoned in the
Tombs since he was returned here
few weeks ago from Florida, where
he fled after the exposure of his al.
legged stock sWindling.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1916-03-17
CLERK ALLEGED
|: Thief OF DOPE
Detroit Police Believe They
Have Discovered Large
"Plant.

Detroit, Mich, March 17.-1n the
arrest Of Emil West, an employe of a
raid on his rooms, federal officials
claim to have uncovered one of the
biggest habit-forming drug thefts they
have ever known.
In the rooms, they declared, two
suitcases filled with drugs were found.
The officials said the drugs were stol-
en- from Vests employers. They plac-
ed the wholesale value Of the seizure
at $4,000, but said it could be re-
tailed among drug users for fully
100000.
According to the federal authorities,
West formerly was a prisoner at the
Jefferson City, Mo-, penitentiary, and
had a market for drugs in that city.
He Is said to have admitted that he
served a flve-year term there under
the name of A. j. Huther.
James J. Brady. collector of inter-
nal revenue here, said the federal au-
thorities have been working on the
case for more than a month.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1916-03-17
DEBATE STARTS
IN SENATE ON
= Defense Bill.
Final Vote Will be Reached
Tomorrow if Possible
Forty Men to Speak.
REPUBLICANS AND
DENIS REPRESENTED
Speaker Clark and Repre-
sentative Gordon Both in
Favor of Action.

Washington. March 17.-Under the
rule which limited the general debate
to 10 hours, the house began consid-
ering the army bill-the most extern
sive proposal for increasing the mill
tary establishment ever laid before it
in peace times. If possible the final
vote will be reached tomorrow night.
Forty Want Time.
Forty speakers have asked for time.
The republicans and democrats are
equally represented on the list, and
all expected to favor the wide degree
Of national preparedness whatever
their attitude might be on the com.
mittee bill.
Chairman Hay of the military COM
mittee and Representative Kahn, a
ranking republican member, were ap-
portioned 10 hours equally. No gen.
eral opposition Is in evidence.
Clark Favofs 1t.
Speaker Clark. who will deliver an
address in support Of the measure
surrendered the chair to Representa-
tive Garrett Of Tennessee at the begin
ming Of the debate. Representative
Gordon, a democrat, of Ohio, led of
for the bill. He had been listed as an
anti-preparedness man, but explained
his opposition only to great standing
army.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1916-03-17
TROOPS ARE
SPLIT INTO
1WOC0[UMNS
Secrecy Surrounds Exact
Locations and Movement
of.Soldiers.
BORDER PEOPLE
EXPECT. BATTLE
Close Watch is Being Kept
on Adherents of
Carranza.

Ell Paso. Tex, March ia few
definite facts about the American ex-
pedition into Mexico stood out with
considerable clearness, as q result of
official published reports and news
brought here by Americans who had
been in touch with some portion of
the American government. 1t seemed
certain that of the two columns, which
ARE somewhere in Mexico" one is
constituted for speed while the other
Is apparently moving more slowly
The swift-footed column is an auxil-
iary army. seemingly mostly made up
Of cavalry. which went into Mexico
SO miles west of the main army of
General Pershing, when his forces
Movements Secret.
The secrecy which has surrounded
the movements of the main column
this western fo5ce. There is reason
to believe from the official announce
ments. that the western column may
have gone into Mexico earlier thsn
the main body S,as
Every report 3teoG.t here from the
border asserts the western wing has
travelled much Che farthest.
umns will form junction near the
threatened American Mormon scolon-
lists. possibly in the Casas Grandes
region. ~
Fight Expected.
Expectation along the border is
keyed to it's highest pitch by the gen.
eral belief that before nightfall the
advance guard of the American ex-
peditionary force will have entered
the Villa territory in the mountains of
the Casas Grandes region of Mexico.
While the censorship prevented any
official news Of the whereabouts Of
the American columns from leaking
out, reports brought by Americans
from the interior coupled with the
calculations of men thoroughly famil-
lar with the territory over which the
it reasonably certain that the United
States soldiers must be close to the
district where Villa is believed to ex-
ercise his greatest influence and to
have the largest number of sympa-
thizers.
Watch Mexicans.
With the possibility that actual
fighting with Villa men might begin
at any moment, interest was redou-
bled in every item of intelligence that
could throw any light on the position
of the Carranza adherents. and more
especially on that of the five detach-
ments of Carranza troops, who are de-
clared by the Carranza government
to be operating against Villa.
RevOlts RumOred.
Rumors of disaffection and revolt
among the Carranza troops are plenti-
full here. but all available information
is to the effect that thus far at least,
Carranza and his lieutenants have
maintained strict order. There seems
to be no question that in a consider
able section of Mexico the people bit
terly resent the presence of American
troops in their country.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1916-03-17
Sunk Thursday,

Amsterdam. March 17.-The newest
and finest steamship sailing under
the Dutch flag, the Tubantia of the
Holland-Lloyd line. was sunk shortly
before dawn yesterday 80 miles off
the Dutch coast.
Although it is not positively estab-
hshed whether the sinking was due
to mine or a torepdo, there is sim
Eular unanimity on the part Of her
passengers and crew in attributing 1t
. to the act Of the submarine.
Submarine Blamed. IS y <Ss
a Tbs aTsN hass .hsis es!,ss Is chiefly
sion aid ON the fact that it occurred
Amidship - b, tttts.s'''s.
The vessel was outward bound from
Amsterdam to South American ports,
carrying a crew of 294 and 80 passen-
gers. the latter mostly neutrals, in
cluding, it is said, three Americans.
The ship bore the usual identifica-
tion marks of her neutral character.
including all illuminated name, and
illuminated flag.
Anger General.
The disaster has created profound
sensation throughout Holland. where
the ship was a great popular favorite
owing to its size and luxurious apart
ments. The press comments reflect
anger and indignation. The Niewe
Rotterdamsche Courant says:
mo WORD can be found to qualify
the crime: no excuses can be ac-
cepted.''
Grand Forks daily herald., 1916-03-17
-FOUR STRIKES IN CHICAGO.
Police Now Have Their Trouble 4
Dealing With Them.

fOuCo NOW nave lnelr ITOuOlc In
Dealing With Them.
Chicago, March 1.-THE police of
Chicago now have four comparative
ly unorganized strikes Of low priced
labor with which they must deal.
Three Of them developed yesterday
in addition to the strike at the plant
Of the Corn Products company at Ar
go. Four hundred laborers quit at
the Pullman Car shops. demanding an
increase from 81 cents to rs cents an
hour. A number Of laborers went out
at the Patent vulcanite Roofing COM
pany. asserting that they would not
return until their wages were increas-
ed from II to 25 cents an hour. The
third movement involved a small
number Of Chicago and Alton railroad
track laborers employed in the vicin-
ity Of the Argo plant. They claim
that the railroad has not given them
an increase promised for March 1.
Emmett Flood, an organizer for the
American Federation of Labor. Ap-
peaFsd at Argo to organize the strik-
erA. Only minor Disturbances were
reported. af
Grand Forks daily herald., 1916-03-17
ARGUMENTS IN
RAILWAY CASE
The Denver and Rio Grande
Road Endeavoring to -s-,
Keep Out. =. -, '.-''

San Francisco. March 17.-Arxu-
ments were made today before the
United States circuit court of appeals
in the action brought by the Equita-
BILE Trust company of New York to
force Judge William c. Van Fleet of
the United States district court to or
Pacific railroad and to restrain him
from naming as defendants in the
foreclosure suit the Denver & Rio
Grande railroad and the Missouri Pa
cific defendants. The hearings will
be continued tomorrow.
charge that the Denver & Rio
Grande railroad is behind the attempt
to force an immediate sale Of the road
and that it is trying to shield itself
in this litigation was made today by
Garrett McEnerney, representing
Judge Van Fleet. whose previous or
ders in Western Pacific litigation were
made the base for today's arguments,
and who was cited to show cause why
his orders should not be annulled.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1916-03-17
NO FIGHTING
REPORTED YET
BY PERSH|NG
Night March Will be Resort
ed to to Conceal
Movements.
TORREON CONSUL
NEAR THE BORDER
No Bands Taken With the
Troops on the Campaign
Into Mexico.

San Antonio, Tex, March 17.-The
American eXpeditionary force has had
no casualties and no clashes with the
Villistas up to date, according to re-
ports received at Fort Sam Houston.
There have been no instances Of snip
ing reported.
Night Marches Plan.
Night marches will probably be
made by General Pershing's expedi-
tionary forces in their search for
Villa, it was indicated today at Fort
Sam Houston.
Night marches would help to mys-
tifv Villa as to the movements of the
Of accomplishment, it was said, be-
cause there would be sufficient light
for that purpose. Also night marches
would keep the men and horses
fresher. The day will be used for
accommodating only. and daylight
marches make it impossible to hide
the troops movements. Huge clouds
progress, are visible at great distances.
No Bands Alon8.
There will be no music for the SOL
diers Of either General Perehing's Or
|Cn1onelE Dodd'e nrnmards to, enjoy
while on the march or in naxapSss ssssif;sl ssi;
sfngfe regfmentaI band has been
taken with the expedition. This is be-
cause it is desired not to handicap the
expedition with any useless append
age, and because the absence Of mar
tial music is expected to aid in the
secrecy regarding the troop move
ments.
Williams on Way.
Word has been received that C.. A.
Williams, American consul, who quit
Torreon when the trouble with Villa
broke out, is on his way here from
Laredo, where he arrived yesterday.
At the army post nothing is known
Of Williams coming.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1916-03-17
CLASS FIGHTS ARE
TO BE ABOLISHED

State College, Pa, March 17.-Class
msnt5 to At the hv state eo
nous vote Of the student body. There
was not dissenting ballot in the
1000 cast. Agitation against continu-
ance of the custom has been spread
ing since the recent fatality in the
bowl fight at the University Of Penn
sylvania.
For more than decade Penn state
sophomores and freshmen have staged
three class fights annually, the '"cider
scrap" and "pushball fight" in the
fall. and the mag scrap" in the
spring. During the last three years
more than 1000 students have par
ticipated in each event. No serious
injuries have resulted.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1916-03-17
owens DEFENDS
~DEN" POLICIES
Upholds Administration in
Address at Jackson Day
Dinner.

Concord. n. H., March ia de.
tailed eulogy of the work of the exc
cutive and legislative branches Of the
federal government under democratic
control, was delivered by United
States Senator Robert L. Owen Of Ok
lahoma at q Jackson dinner Of New
Hampshire democrats here. Senator
Owen took up the important measures
passed by congress since the inaugur-
alton Of President Wilson, summarize
ing his conclusions thus:
'All these bills-the tariff bill, the
federal reserve act, the Clayton anti
trust bills the federal trade commits
sion bill. the seamen's act-have had
one purpose-the promotion Of the
monopoly. the betterment of mankind
the lowering of the cost of living and
the greater happiness Of all our peo-
ple."
Senator Owen praised the work OF
the various executive departments,
continuing:
Perhaps the greatest accomplish
ment. the one for which our people
are now deeply grateful than any 9th.
er, 10 that the president has kept us
out of war and in a condition Of pro.
found peace while all the world be.
side seems torn with war or internal
violence. Under extreme provocation
the president nevertheless has used his
great powers and his great influence
against any act that would involve the
people of the United States In wal
either with the weakest of our neish.
Dor nations, or with the strongest ma.
tions Of the world. such a. Great Bri.
tain and Germany, both Of whom be.
cause Of the excitement and stress of q
life and death struggle. have disre.
garded in various ways the interna.
tional law and our legal rights. An
administration less wise and les,
thoughtful might easily have been
swept into war with Mexico, with Ger.
many ana Austria, or with Great Bri.
tain and its allies.
Referring to the saddrsas Of Elihu
Root e the Now York republican con.
vention,s Mr.. Owen said:
"llr. Root g the mouthpisos and
intsllsctual leader Of the republican
party, has been unable TO md any Just
criticism Of either the legislative OF
executive policy OF the democratic ad.
niristration. II shows the utter
weakness Of the republicans that th!a
statesman, confsssedly tina ablest Of
them all can mud no other issue with
the g 1Q -
Grand Forks daily herald., 1916-03-17
RUSSIA WATCHING
FOREIGN EXCHANGE

Washington, March 17.-Close sup
ervision and regulation of exchange
transactions is being enacted by the
Russian government according to con-
sular advices. A central committee
Of the ministry of finance passes on
every application for exchange. Banks
must arrange payment through spe-
cial credit chancellery of the ministry
ments Of each banks needs. All offers
from abroad are put into q general
pool and apportioned. These restric-
tions. the advices say, already have
resulted in better exchange rates.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1916-03-17
MECHANICS STRIKE ON RAILWAY

st. Louis. March 17.-Three hun
dred mechanics and carbuilders em-
ployed by the United Railways. the
local traction company. have struck.
They said forty-five of their number
had been discharged for joining a
welfare club and that a wage increase
Of Ave cents an hour had been re-
fused by the company.
A committee from the men called
on Richard McCulloch, president Of
the United Railways and asked why
the men were discharged and also
asked that their wages be increased.
The present wage is 20 cents an hour
for skilled mechanics and 20 to 20
cents for helpers. The members Of
the committee claim they were unable
to get q satisfactory reason for the
discharge of the men.
Bruce Cameron, superintendent Of
tho company. denied there was a
strike. but said some OF the men had
quit work because they were dissatis-
fed,