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Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-12-26
JOHN JOHN BRAY
DIED TODAY
IN AFRICA
U. S. Consul and Former
Local Resident Dies in
johannesburg.
PAGE I's'll EIGHT \

A cablegram was received by j. D.
Bacon from johannesburg. South
Africa. his afternoon. announcing the
death of John r. Bray. American con-
sui in that city. this morning.
AIR. Bray. who was the only Grand
Forks citizen able to claim the dis
tinction of having been appointed a
United States consul, came to this
city in 1876 from Henderson. MINI /.
and engaged in business here for
some years. ~:
For some time he was county au
ditor of Grand Forks county, and
during the Harrison administration
was appointed local postmaster. From
1889 to. 1892 Mr.. Bray served as state
auditor Of North Dakota. and more
than twenty years ago President Nc
Kinley appointed him consul at Mel
bourne. Australia. After having filed
his post for several years he was
transferred to Sidney and froE, there
to Straits settlement.
Mr.. Bray came from the latter
place when he visited Grand Forks
a little more than a year ago. He
was the on his way to Johannesburg
a city in Transvaal, South Africa, and
center of the famous Rand gold
mining district. where he served as
consul until his death.
The c%ablegra.n received here today
does not indicate whether or not the
remains will be brought to Grand
Forks.
Mr.. Bray. who was about 63 years
old, had been married twice. During
his long absence abroad. he visited
Grand Forks only two or three times.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-12-26
CHURCH HAS
CHRISTMAS TREE

The annual Christmas tree and en-
tertainment was held last night at
Grace NJ. f. church. The entertain
ment was very successful, and was at
tended by members of the Sunday
school and their parents and friends,
and the Sunday school children pre-
scented the following program. which
had been prepared under the super
vision of the superintendent, DR.. n. S.
Baker:
Song Joy to the World, the Lord
is Come" Sunday school.
Scripture lesson, Luke, Misses Col
lier.
song, "silent Night, Holy. Night
Sunday school.
Recitation. 90 Little Town OF BETH
lehem." Percy Turner.
" Recitation. Miss Evelyn Wagner:
Away in a Manager" Sunday
Recitation. Twas the Night Be-
fore Christmas" Leona Turner.
Recitation. "Christmas Best of AL
Memo Turner.
Recitation. "Christmas Every
WHERE Eddie Collier.
Reading, Tommie Turner.
Recitation, 1.-The Fir Tree ka-
theryn Turner.
song: THE Glory Song"
The tree held gifts for all OF the
children and the organist. Miss Ihel-
ma. Sherman. and the superintendent
DR. Baker were each presented with
a gift from the Sunday school.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-12-26
LA THE0D0RIM
IS Held Asp
Famous Opera Singer Ar
rested Because of Alleged
Espionage Activity.

Euenos Aires. Dec. 26.-Tew wom-
en- yer have been so popular and so
beloved by the Argentine public as
Elena TheOdorini, an opera singer
famous in this country. who was arr
rested by officers OF, a French cruiser
on, a charge that she was d spy in the
employ of Count Luxburg:: N former
German minister here, Count Lux-
burg received his PASSPORTS from the
Argentine government for sending to
Germany a suggestion that Argentine
ships be sunk without trace.
La. Theodorini. as she has always
been called in Argentina, took pas
sage on board a steamer for Europe
persons who were known to be friends
o f'Count Luxburs. The steamer was
halted off Montevideo by British
cruisers and some of the others Of
the theatrical group were placed un-
der arrest, but Theodorini was not
| molested until the steamer. wal over.
hauled by, a French cruiser of the
| Spanish coast. =: .99 .s -
News that the cruiser had taken her
from the passenger steamer on
charges of espionage came. as a sur
prise to Theodorini's admirers in this
city for the general public did no.
know. as did diplomatic circles that
she had been in recent years a great
friend of Count Luxburg and a men,
her of a circle of theatrical women
who were dined and wined at the res
idence of the German diplomat.
La Theodorini came to Buenos
Aires in 1884. Singing leading parts
in well known operas h soon achiey-
ed a wide reputation and safterwaf !
became SO attached to Argentine au-
diences that she made her home In
this city. Since then she has figured
in the musical and theatrical" life Of
Argentina although she had retired
from the operate stage.
One Of her acts which endeared her
to the Argentine public vas her APP
p~lication for' naturalization inasmuch
as she was h first women Of a for
eign country to take such a step. Last
year she paid a visit to New York
where a festival was given in her hon.
or by the Metropolitan opera stars
She returned to Buenos Aires in Feb.
ruary last. @ trsl' .-r4't H
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-12-26
COOPER
SUCCUMBS IN .
FARGO TODAY
Grand Forks Man
Dies Suddenly-Was
Friend of John Bray.

f. c. Cooper. for years a resident of
Grand Forks. one-time chairman of
the state republican committee and
former. insurance commissioner, died
suddenly in Fargo today, according to
word received here this afternoon.
The body will be brought to Grand
Forks for burial. The funeral will be
held Saturday. and .the p~allbearers
will be: w. l.. Wilder. Eugene Fretz,
A. F. Turner, Stephen Collins, j. A.
Dinnie and j. d. Bacon.
Mr.. Cooper came here in the early
SOS. and for a time vas connected
with Hunt. Holt and Garner Brothers.
Later. he was connected with the st.
Paul Fire and Marine company. AT
one time, he was state agent for this
company. He left Grand Forks about
5 years ago.
There is a singular coincidence in
the death today Of Mr.. Cooper and
John Bray. Z. S. consul. and also a
pioneer Grand Forks man. Cooper
and Bray were very close friends. and.
in the early days. roomed together in
his city. one died today in johann
nesburg, South Africa. and the other
in Fargo.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-12-26
KILLED BY GUN
HE RECEIVED AS A
CHRISTMAS PRESENT

Marquette. Mich. Dec. 26.-christ-
mas brought joy and death to the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. r. NJ. Valen-
court of Trout Lake. near here. yes
terday. All morning Ray Valencourt,
aged Is, proudly displayed a.rife
given him by his parents as a Christ
mas present. Ray was the envy of
the neighborhood boys. who for blocks
around came to the Valencourt home
to see his new gun. 1t was pro-
nounced a dandy-a high-powered
one.
Afternoon came and with it the
rifle was loaded. Ray and Homer
Pike, a neighbor boy. into whose
home Ray went with his rifle, were
examining the loaded gun. Suddenly
the u was accidentally discharged.
Ray fell dead.
Six little fellows who gloried in his
Christmas luck, will be Ray Valen-
courts pail bearers.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-12-26
u. S. Steamer Dashed
To Pieces On Rocks
Near St. Paul Island;
Crew Believed Lost

York, Dee: 2s.-ThesAn,ericah
steamship sTu.cAr0rA, formerly a lake
vessel and requisitioned by the United
States shipping board for Atlantic
service, together with her entire crew
Of 35 men. lis believed to have been
lost at sea somewhere north OF Cape
Breton. Island. according to advices
received in shipping circles today
from Nova Scotia.
Halifax. n. S.. Dec. ga lifeboa.
from the American steamer Tuscar-
ora. believed to have been lost with
all hands, was pickedSup today by the
light keepers on st. Paul's Island.
Wreckage found nearby indicated that
the steamer was dashed against the
cliffs In a storm last week.. There
Was no trace of the crew. st: iPaul's
Island He's betweenaBreton AndsiNew-
,foundland and many ships have been
wrecked on its rocky shore.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-12-26
WILLIAMS MAY BE
ADMINISTRATOR OF
RAILROADS IN u. S.

Washington. Dec. 26.-John Skel-
ton Williams. comptroller of the cur
rency, was being discussed today in
official circles as the most probable
selection for federal railroad admins
traitor. should President Wilson de-
eide to appoint one.
In the event that Comptroller Will
liams is not selected. those apparently
best informed on the situation be-
lieved the work would be undertaken
by Secretary McAdoo. who. however,
would not relinquish his place as sec
rotary Of the treasury, but would sur
round himself with a cabinet of rail-
road men.
These developments all pointed to
an evident decision by President Will
son to soon begin federal administra-
ton of railroads. although there was
no official announcement.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-12-26
WOULD DISCONTINUE
STUDY OF FOREIGN
LANGUAGES IN N. Y.

New York, Dec. .2s.-A recommen-
dation that the study Of all foreign
languages be discontinued in New
York's elementary schools was before
the board Of education for action at
it's meeting today. The boards COM
mittee on studies and text books re-
Gently voted in favor OF the recon-
mendation.
John Whalen, chairman Of the
high school committee, announced
lust before the meeting that he
would also urge the board to exclude
German textbooks from all city
schools.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-12-26
~ E.rFI91. $-~---~-~ ~~~-.TE g"TsN -|--II@-
GERMAN MAPS USED
NOW AS CLOTHING

Berne, Dec. 26.-German ingenuity
has once more found a way to stave
of the crisis threatening by reason
iof the lack OF cloths and clothing.
The authorities OF the so-called in,-
perials clothing headquarters. accord
Ing 2tossBeriin papers Just. arrived.
have ordered all schools TO urn In old
,wali maps that aref mounted on linen
.ors cfoth bfy amy sort. ~ ~
sTAY MAPS II ~ explained by stlIs
|separated from the cloth ny q cleans.
linz procesa and the supply or linen
|flius ebtaineds VIII he used for CLOTH
hgH ~ pOnstb5e, but; IN any event Tor
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-12-26

passenger agent. Minneapolis, comes
to Chicago with the anne title. A. A.
Wilson becomes general agent freight
department at Minneapolis: E. X.
Milwaukee in charge of freight and
passenger traffic: c. f. Killfker il app
pointed division freight and passenger
agent at Des Moines. Iowa.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-12-26
Miller Resigns As
Traffic Manager Or
Chicago.h1ilwa,uikee

Chicago. Dec. 26.-The resignation.
effective next Monday. of F. A. Miller
passenger traffic manager. was an
nounced TODAY by the Chicago, Mil
waukee and st. Paul railroad. His
duties will devolve upon George B
Haynes, the general passenger agent.
Less important changes were an
nounced as follows: 81
T. W. Proctor, assistant general
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-12-26
BOMBS PUT
IN GOVERNORS HOME:
$4,000 DEMANDED

Sacramento. CAL. Dec. 26.-A letter
saying that nine bombs had been
placed in the executive mansion. CAPT
dences OF 1.-TWO head officers OF the
state" has q received by Governor.
VIM. d. Stephens and turned over to.
the police, it became known today.
The letter demanded that $4,000 be
lplacedS"In a rock pi'e," presumably
near Oakland. l,December 81, at 5
O'clock 15 N
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-12-26
IN
FRANCE WELL,
GREETINGS SAY

Grand Forks residents today
received. Christmas greetings
from relatives stationed In
Franco. The messages extended
the seasons greetings and de.
claIed that all "wcre we'll"
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-12-26

Swedish Socialists are expressing
their lack of confidence in Lenine.
which is passing strange, as Lenine
certainly Is carrying out the work for
which the kaiser has employed it and
his purpose is so plain that even
Swedish diplomats should have little
difficulty in understanding ut.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-12-26

II lis natural that Socialist sofIicials
a seGhss noax u rather ' shsn'ssn, ,of,a sn
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-22
SIDELlGHTSUNWARM0

IT HE following reprinted verbatim from recent issue OF
| the London Times;
who have from the front the
following which affords unexpected confirmation OF the account OF the corpse
Utilization tells the
OF the ken Describing the prisoners taken the recent gng nc
said
but he told dead their done They
wired together patches boiled down factories business to
make fat making and feed and poultry and tod knows w
besides Then
baSm isn't it? This fellow told Fritz calls his margarine corpse a be
they that's what from
reprint yesterdays The Times the Of Herr Karl
Rosner the Berlin laanzeR OF April 10 mentioning the e
of the Corpse Utilization The English translation OF tins pas
follows
I'VE through Eygncou There cky smell in the air 1t
glue Utilization establish
The fat that here
turned into ubrcang oils and everything else ground down IN the bones
mill powder which used for with pigs food and as manure
Nothing can be permitted waste
We have received number OF letters questioning the translation OF inc
German word Kadave and that used OF human bodies
As to this the best authorities agreed that So used though ao
used the bodies animals We have received other letters stating many
before known Belgium and
Holland the their dead the horrible
indicated in Herr Karl Rosncr's
e business aspect the industry dealt with in the Lancet which says
There appear believing the Germans utilizing
bodies dead chemical which tor
thing yields and for another powder which
stated enrich pgced for another the mineral phosphate OF the
bone To be used fertilizer III the hed
THE fat by what be policy OF
for the making ycne and its nitro devauc
The the human body immensely but may be said
to 25 o the body weight
heavy this method Tor the
posa OF the lead will yield material gycerme Thus
bodies lost +O b) would yield
being turned tenth OF weight gme Cd cwt As the published
killed exceeds this the OF gcenc have been
creased propotionatc incidentally produced lh
dividends
Corpse Utilization Establishment according this calculation he
satisfactory shareholders enabling them face criticism
with compacency
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-22

When a princess sees picture OF
the Venus dc Milo she knows that she
wouldn't be thick wasted like that Tor
anything IN the world
Wha, has become OF the oldfash-
ioned woman who had a black alpaca
dress tha, she wore only to church and
10 funerals?
When they are engaged she is so
ethereal and spiritual that he imagines
she lives on air. But after they are
married it amazes hims,to see how
many pork chops she caA stow away
at sitting
We would like to say something
funny about the way the women lace
themselves up in straight fronts But
We can't. The fool men have taken to
wearing straight front corSets them
selves
|, often happens that the Bride has
her eye on an Affinity long before the
Groom gets the Wedding Ring paid
for
It is claimed that ingredients for
soap making are becoming scarce. II
the housewives would turn over their
greasy kimonaS 10 the soap factories
everything would be all right again.
4 woman can't understand why II Is
that the Heroes in the serial stories
she reads never act bit like her hus
band
a man has reached the age Of dis
cretion when he realizes that the only
way to beat a slot machine is not t,
play H.
Friend Wife will ADM, that FrienC
Husband has right to his opinions
they happen to he the same opinion
she holds.
Marriage is something that makes
shrewd detective out of trus,iul girl
A pound baby can manage
woman. Bu, we would like TO see
20. pound man try H.
You may not believe it, But the Bos
is more interested in the way yo
work than he is IN the way YOU vot,
Ever notice how quickly a knocke
changes the subject when the man h
is knocking happens TO come along'
Wha, has become o' the oldiaSh
toned girl who had to have a hall dote
safety pins when she dressed
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-22
OLDSToRlBS.'
INNEWTYpH
Twenty Years Ago.
Prom IRE TINES FILES

Twenty Years Ago.
Sheriff Barrows returned today from
Larned, Kan. His SON Elva, went to
Nebraska for few days.
r. J. Edwards departed for Shawnee
yesterday
Mrs T. F, McMechan went to Guthrie
yesterday
Miss Alice Carey Grant departed
yesterday for Jacksonville ILL.,
Fifteen Years Ago.
Ed p. Iieglar is making plans 10
build an elegant home at Seventh and
Broadway
Mr. A. r Wilcox has moved with his
family to this city from Michigan and
now resides on West Ninth street.
Work is nearing completion on tho
fine residence being erected by J. h.
Garrison at Broadway and Tenth
street
The management OF the local base
ball team has engaged Ned Pettigrew
OF Durant l. T., as one OF its pitcher,
i0r the season
Boascn brothers. the jewellers. are ar
ranging to build a fine cght-room
house on the corner OF Eighth street
and Gcary avenue
Ten Years Ago.
! Mr. and Mrs. J y Pcrrine and chill
drcn, Master Nat and Miss Virginia.
who have spent the past six months
here, lett Wednesday for Rowe. Texas,
and after that will go on to Roswell.
| n NJ, for the benefit OF Mrs Perrine's
health
Mr.. and Mrs Charles Colcord have
gone to Nashville. Tenn, where, after
being Joined by their daughter. Miss
Marguerite, a student the past two
years at Belmont, they will 60 on 10
Jamestown to the exposition, aitcrward
visiting several watering places during
the summer. a
A merry picnic party last evening
was that composed Of Miss Irene
Turner, Miss Eva Halsell OF Niuita
Mr.. Guy Turner and Mr. Dan Roberts
who drove over to the Meade Miller
rural home and enjoyed supper,
Miss Adalaide Wilson OF Cape Gi.
rardeau, Mo, who spent the last week
here with her brother, Mr. W. + Will
? son and family will, together with he'
, sister. Miss Emma Wilson, who ha'
spent the winter here, leave for hel
r home.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-22
Seyenty-Five Years Ago Today.
Fifty Years Ago Today.
Years AGO Today.
One Year Ago Today in the War.

May p, l9lo--French captured part
of Fort Douaumont at Verdun; Ger
mans captured mile OF British trenches
between Loos and Arras; announce
ment OF junction of Russian cavalry
force with British troops south OF Kut-
el-Amara.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-22

"Yes, grandma, I'm just back from
finishing school "
"Ah, my dear, let us see what you have
learned. How should a young lady en-
ter a drawing roomi"
We'll, grandma, methods differ. Some
girls enter with a giggle others with
whoop'
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-22
Our Daily Birthday Party.

Gen. Hora,io Gates Gibson, Mexican
war veteran, and the oldes, living grad
uate of West Point, born in Baltimore.
ninety years ago today
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the we'll.
known writer OF novels, born in Edin-
burgh, fifty eigh, years ago today
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-22
Out Toe Miller Contest

Tom Johnson claims that tho oldest
iukc is the one ahou, the Irish soldier
who saw she'll coming and made y
low how. The shell missed him and
took of the head Of the man behind
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-22
'LUKEM:LUKE
Ills COLUMN
@eyri9bt 1~7
HooraYl

Sunny days are here once more!
Happy hours are now In store!
Cheer up, men. In every town
Soon well see the See More gown!
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-22

MY wife wants our boy to believe in
Santa Claus. Says its a harmless ilu-
sion for the child"
And the kid?"
"ile wants his mother to believe that
he believes in Santa Claus. Says its a
harmless illusion Judge.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-22
Strange.

He is fast young man, Is Wrenn;
He can go some. by Heck
But he can 60 much faster when
He has received check
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-22
Betehal

Lena Rohledet OF Louisville. Ky,
wants To know II she can head the
corn feds II they decide to fight.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-22

You Know Himl
4 friend Of mine
ts Ezra Feather.
He never talks
About tho weather
Luke McLukc..
No friend NJ mine
~ Nathan sim:
lie never talks NJ
Augh, hut him
Memphis Commercial Appeal
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-22
GOSH

An insect known as the Jag Bug has
been discovered IN Curacao. One bite
from the lag Bug has the same effect
as a cocktail. and a half dozen bites at
iordS a mild Sousc. The cafe men in
Curacao are trying to eNtermlnate the
Jag Bug, as It hurts their business.
Why not ship a loaf Of Jag Bugs to
some Bonc-Dry Prohibition state up
here icllers, and let Nature take its
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-22
Wuffl

VI Tay.El claims that the saloons are
putting pq airs since hcor went, up,
He says rfry are serving suds in cut"
glasses.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-22
Votes for Women

The bride Of Monday morning was
horn in Marinette and reared to man
hood within the environments OF her
natal clty.-Marinette (WlsD Search
light
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-22
'HIST0RYBlTS.
One Hundred Years Ago Today.

l8i7-Sid George Webbe Dasent cele-
brated Scandinavian scholar, born in
St. Vincent. West Indies Died in Eng
land in 1890
Seventy-Five Years Ago Today.
l842-Gen. Lewis Cass OF Michigan
was nominated for president by the
national democratic convention at Bal
timore
Fifty Years Ago To-day.
lS67-The Peabody fund of SslmOm
for southern education was placed in
care Of a board OF trustees.
Twenty-Five Years Ago Today,
1892 Brazilian warship wrecked near
mouth of the La Plata and 10 lives
lost
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-22

him. Sure" said Pat, "ye never knew
a man to lose anything by being po-
lite"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-22
Thank! +!

Steel Harrow OF Columbus, Ohio, has
offered his services to those in the
club who want TO fix ground for crops.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-22
Hungry

The moth Is sad. he feels quite blue,
lie surely has hts woes:
He's boarding with fellow who
Has but one suit of clothes
Luke McLukc.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-22
RIppuN6RHYNEs
DDMK MdSo1
NCopyTgtr 1917
WET DAYS.

RAY sodden clouds obscure the
u sky; the damp earth has no
chance to dry; the east wind muir
murs and complains, and every hour or
two IT rains. The water dripping from
the caves the soul OF man within him
grieves; he takes the pesswniStic view.
and all the outlook makes him blue.
Cheer up" ! cry. with sunny smile
these wholesome rains are all the style
They'll make the wheat and pumpkins
thrive. and keep the garden sass alive
They'll bring us bumper crops OF corn
as sure as you and ! are horn THEY'LL
fill the NOV and crib and BARN" He
says, II do not care darn I've had
enough OF rain in mine | wan. the good
old sun TO shine. My heart. like yours,
is much rejolced. when nature sends
some water moist. refreshing all the
things that grow; but what's the use
I'd like to know, ct keening up his
moisture graft, until fellow needs a
ratt;' ! cannot think OF reply: and
still | say, with bcaming eve Cheer
up, cheer up The rain is fine It's good
for squash and pumpkin vine"
!
We should like TO print this story il
letters OF gold, says the London Til,
Bits 1t is OF a colonel on the Britisl
iron, who wanted twenty men to fac,
almost certain death
lie called the whole company togethe
and made the situation clear to them
Then he asked for twenty volunteers I,
advance one pace lie loved his mcr
and 1t was almost more than he coul,
bear lie closed his eyes to keep bacl
his tears, and when he opened them tn
men stood in exactly the same forma
ton. He was panied.
rs there not one volunteer h
asked
A sergeant stepped forward a, salu,,
Every one has advanced one pace, sir,
he said.
MY wife wants Our boy to believe i
Santa Claus. Says its a harmless illu
sion for the child.
And the kidi"
"lle wants his mother to believe tina