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The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-12-14
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Compiled from the Yuletide Utterances
Of Great Minds by Harvey Peake in
the Baltimore SUM-
"A LITTLE child, thou art our guest.
IA That weary ones in thee may rest,
Martin Luther.
IsTLEToE hung in the castle hall.
&AThe holly bough shown on the old oak
wall. Thomas Haynes Bayly.
ENGLAND was Merrie England when
Aold Christmas brought his sports
again. Walter Scott.
DING out We crystal spheres.
NOnce bless our human earsl
John Milton.
ID AMY clouds possessed the earth
N And sadly fell our Christmas Eve.
Alfred Tennyson.
We who sang Creations glory.
Now proclaim Messiah's birth:
James Montgomery.
CHRIST is born, the great anointed.
" Heaven and earth his praises singh
u. Caword.
III ARK. the herald angels sing:
III GLORY to the new born King!"
Charles Wesley.
ID ING the bells and raise the strain.
N And hang up garlands everywhere.
Susan Coolidge.
7 HEAR along our streets pass the min
strel throngs,
Hark! They play so sweet on their haut-
boys Christmas songs.-Longfellow
G ING the song OF great JOY that the
y angels began,
Sing of glory to God. and of good will
to man! John G. Whittier
IN HIS day hath God fulfilled his prom
Used word,
This day is born a Savior Christ the
Lord. j. Byron.
M AY you have as many happy months
III AS you taste mince pies at Christmas.
/ Old English Saying.
A T Christmas play. snd make good
"A cheer.
For Christmas comes but once year.
-TuAAey,
q oMETIMEs with oysters we combine,
q sometimes assist che savory chine,
From the low peasant to the lord,
Ths turkey smokes on every board.
O. ~WalteF Cay
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-12-14
The Christmas Spirit.
CAS- the Bystander Finds itl

WIS UIlo 10y SIdHu5I THUS IC.J
Gosh, this car is crowded. Wonder
they wouldn't have little heat!"
And want to arrange so that If
ne doesn't like it you'll exchange it
after Christmas"
mo, we're not going to give a thing
this year, except to people we positive
ly are indebted to-"
Cash! 1t was a sweet dance,
Wayne. And Mr.. Fizzleface, he said to
me-Cash! !"
THANK the Lord Christmas comes
only once year l'-Exchange.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-12-14
Significance
| EChristnnas
! RAKE Christmas a
Jolly time.
The mhoIe c;oo:6.

~ The whole signif-
canoe of Christmas
- generosity, charity, good
fellowship and consequent
happiness, and are must stand
sm svith this spirit Of JOYFUL
Nsss or admit ourselves as By
no means belonging to the
highest types of humanity. If
sOs adopt the Irishman's WeH-
known and philosophical die
tassR, that zone mans as goods
another and some a deal sight
bettkev," then we Want to be
q IDEAL sight" in most every
thing. and good fellowship
PrOclGsms that Eoudest and
longest.
So, 90 in for a good time IN
any old frSt-clGss. fne-edged
gay you can get 1t, at home or
abroad. outdoors or in, upstairs
or dOWm, NTH or without the
0est means for enjoyment, for
The means can be made; #
yOuire determined to make it,
there IS always a ~ay. If goa
lack dollars, use pennies; If
you lack pennies, use your
arts. There are many other
things that you haze in album
aance to spend, and you can
spend them by transferring to
Others and the general atmos-
Phere your optimistic JOYFUL
ness oUer what goa haze, be it
mach or little.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-12-14
Deliberate Extravauanee.

what are you going to give your
husband this Christmas2"
II haven't decided. I want to do
something really fine for him, though,
and If l find that l can afford it 1
think will give him eggs for break
fast"
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-12-14

Il was beginning to think there was
no originality In New Year cards, but
was mistaken" remarked Joblots.
You received a noveltyT
Yes. My tailor sent me a card
bearing the usual greetings, but added
this line: How about that little bilIT"
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-12-14
Santa Claus
and Others
&~~~~~

There is nothing truer than
a fairy tale. 1t IS the quin-
tessence of aOhat Aristotle calls
the probable impossibility.
The best Of the fairy tales are
folklore. giiUtng the boiled
down sOtsdom of centuries of
experience; and the truths then
teach are the old, old facts of
human nature put into Uisi5le
form for childish minds to
grasp. These tales do not
teach morals By precept, but
truths By Example, says COL
her's. No amount of teach
ing about the brotherhood of
man, and Christmas kindness,
and the rewards of virtue, can
haze such an effect on the
small, objective soul as is pro-
duced By the vision of Santa
CLAUS with has white beard and
tiOinkly eyes coming Nth toys
for good little boys and
SWITCHES for bad little boys,
shedding jo1lsty and benevo-
lence all over the place, Long
gears from now, when every
incident of these stories is lost
to the memory. the knowledge
of fundamental human values
WiU remain. Teach the chill
drem fairy tales and you teach
them the sOisdona of the ages
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-12-14

When I think on the happy days
l spent with you, my little dearie,
Now what lands between US lie,
How can ] but be eerie?
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-12-14
The Unbreakable Ornament.

The millennium Will be here when
somebody invents an unbreakable orna-
lnent for ChrIstmss trees.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-12-14

Compiled from the Yuletide Utterances
OF Great Minds by Harvey Peake in
the Baltimore SUM-
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-12-14
Remember the Children

Remember the Children.
Make the children happy on Christ
mas and ones happiness will take care
of itself.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-06-15

"0HT1 y" Z #0U HouEHl E1a pieces separately.
Added 10 This is She economy q having an ont
fl that will give years at service and pleasure.
The Model is a three room outfit
complete, and beautifully furnished
1T $3.50. Liberal Terms.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-08
AMERICA FOR PEACE
WILL END WORLD war

Advocating the following of the poll
cies of the minor nations of Europe and
the South American republics by the
United States with regard to the German
situation Gen. Isaac r. Sherwood, Rep
resentative from Ohio. last night ad-
dressed a small group OF anti-war follow
ers IN meeting at the Raleigh.
IF the United States can keep out of
war peace will come in Europe within
the year" he said, The United States
should follow the policies of the other
neutral countries of Europe and South
America. The peace policies of Bryan
elected Wilson. They carried the Middle
West. Bryan should be a factor in this
situation. Wilson was elevated by the
great American people who desire that
We keep out of war"
James Hugh Kelley, president-elect of
the organization, advocated the destruc-
tion of all monarchs and expressed his
sympathy for the great French republic
Mime. Thorimaian, from Switzerland,
advocated the stopping OF war.
Officers of the organizations were elect
ed They are James Hugh Kelley. presi-
dent; ]. f. Jones. vice president; William
V. Mahoney. secretary; Burns c. Dow
ney. financial secretary, and G. A. Crist,
treasurer.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-08
WOULD STOP GERMANS
FROM SCUTTLING SHIPS

Senator Fletcher, chairman of the
Commerce Committee. last night intro
duced an amendment to the shipping bill
that Is directly aimed to Offset the ru-
mored intention of Germany to scuttle
merchant ships and liners docked in
American ports Tather than have them
seized by United States authorities.
In Atlantic harbors are Teuton ships
worth millions OF dollars. In the isla Is
Of the Pacific are many more seacraft of
great value.
Secretary OF War Baker. in a statement
issued yesterday, declared there was evil
dence that German crews on merchant
vessels in Manila and other islands Of the
Philippines were crippling the machinery
and were preparing to sink these ships
to avoid capture
Unless a declaration of war is issued,
these ships are free to sail, and the
espionage exercised by the United States
has been entirely defensive. They may
be sunk or crippled, provided these acts
90 not constitute a hindrance to naviga-
ton.
The Fletcher amendment authorizes the
President to commander at once all
shipping lying in American harbors
Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo and
customs officials In touch with conditions
In American seaports are believed to be
responsible for the amendment.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-08
GATHERING OF PAPER
CONDEMNED BY women
Petworth Mothers Say Health of School
Children Is Endangered.

District schools are in a State of COM
petitive franzy; the children are being
sent out into the highways and byways
to collect old papers and magazines
which are baled and sold for junk to Sc
cure funds for the school Fairgrounds
Members of the Petworth woman's Club
last night entered a vigorous protest
against this method, and they have ad-
dressed a letter to the president and
members of the Board of Education rela-
tive TO the mater.
They Ask that the method of securing
funds be abolished at once, as the dan
ger of the children contracting disease
is great, and as the method of raising
funds Is robbing charitable ORGANIZATIONS
which formerly the paper
The protest specifies that on two DAYS
of each week school children are sent out
to collect the papers, and upon returning
to the schools with their plunder, assist
In binding and packing the refuse.
The school authorities appear to be
blind to or ignorant of the fact that
there is no surer medium for the dis
semination OF disease than through print
ed matter which persons affected with
grip, colds. and diseases of all kinds have
breathed or sneezed upon." reads the pro-
test The loss to the boys and girls of
the study hours thus employed. great as
1t Is. Is nil as compared with the DANCER
to their health"
The Washington herald., 1917-02-08
MUSIC ILLUSTRATED
With COLOR Effects
Motet Choral Society Gives Unique
Demonstration at Concert.

Color-music as produced by the Motet
Choral Society last night in the ballroom
at ths New Willard Is most fetching. For
the frst time local music lovers we're
given an opportunity of judging as to
the effects of the work which has been
carried on by Prof. Otto Torney Simon.
In the attractive number Might" the
mystery OF the night, the vastness of
space. Pyramids In the silence of the des-
ert, the eternal now Of the river Nile, and
Isolation were perfectly produced in COL
orp ranging from dark violet and purple
to the faint green of the flowing water.
Tho blending of music with color as an
art was called superb by the audience
Colors are blended by a special machine
designed by Edward NJ. Kennard, of this
city. and operated by Lewis harrington.
George H. Wilson and Miss Lenore Baker
were at the pianos, while Richard Lorle-
berg was 'cellist.
On several occasions attempts have
been made to harness the science of color
with the art OF music, but each OF these
attempts has been a failure. for the color
was flashed for the tone of a single note
More than a quarter OF a century ago
Fl. r. Haweis predicted the combination
of music with mobile color The art of
music and the science of color have been
linked together through the mechanism
of the color-organ. invented BY A. Wal
lace Rimington. In New York the music
of the Russian composer, Scriabine, has
been presented in conjunction with color,
the latter changing without apparent psy-
cologfcal relation to the musical compost
ton
The Washington herald., 1917-02-08
One AMERICAN SAVED
when Liner IS SUNK
White House Believes Clash with Ger
many Can Be Averted.
CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.

with Germany to the Congress. Prepara-
tions placing the war machinery OF the
nation in order for instant use In case
of need went steadily forward. Legisla-
ton increasing the military and naval re-
sources of the country to meet an ener-
gency was pressed vigorously In Con-
gress. Secretary of War Baker and Sec
retary of the Navy Daniels. reported both
of their organizations ready for instant
service.
Meantime, under the personal direction
of the President, every possible precau-
ton was taken to prevent any affront to
Germany in the handling Of the delicate
situation. Explicit instructions ~ to pro-
tecting German lives and German prop
erty In this country were issued. Amer
lean shipping was notified that the grave
situation made sailings to the war zone
lnadvisable. Requested naval conveys for
merchant ships were refused.
A member of the Presidents Cabinet
said that the property rights Of German
citizens in the United States will be held
inviolate, even though actual hosttlittes
between the two countries develop, de-
spite all precautions. A statement to this
effect will be forthcoming from either the
White House or the State Department
shortly. President Wilson. it was stated.
has determined to adhere to the terms of
the ancient treaty with Prussia. signed in
ls2S. guaranteeing to the citizens Of each
country complete protection in their prop
erty rights for a period of at least nine
months following the outbreak of any
war between the two countries.
The administration attitude toward
American shipping sailing for ports in the
war zone was made clear yesterday. The
State Department, in a communication to
p. A. s. Franklin, of the International
-ttIa Mo so 90 fur
nish naval convoy for the liner St.
Louis. The sailing of the st. Louis was
then Cancelled. The text of the depart
ments communication was temporarily
withheld from publication. State Depart
ment officials. however, made it clear that
the decision was based upon the admin
slration's desire to go to all possible
lengths to prevent physical clash with
Germany.
1t was stated that the placing Of Amer
ican merchant ships under convoy
would be practically an "act of war"
toward Germany and that the administra-
ton is not prepared to take such a step.
1t was made clear that American vessels
must take the risks of the war zone on
their own shoulders without physical
protection, although the State Depart
ment asserts the complete right of Amer
lean vessels to travel. and says that II
transgressed, those rights will be vim
dicated
At about the time this announcement
was made. the War Risk Insurance
Bureau announced enormous increases in
rates, some Of the increases amounting
to 300 per cent over the present rates.
While these increases were due to an
immediate rush for war insurance during
the last few days, It was believed that
the high rates would have a deterrent
effect on vessels planning to venture into
the war zone.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-08
OLD GLORY WILL never
Be DROPPED, SAYS FESS
Ohio Representative Tells Loyal Legion
u. S. Must Maintain Poise.

The flag of this country is the only
one in the whole world which has never
been subject to a conquering nation, and
II the people of the United States will
maintain their poise in this crisis our flag
will never suffer this humiliation" de-
clared Representative Simeon D. Fess, of
Ohio, last night at the annual banquet
Of the District OF Columbia Commandery
of the Military Order of the Loyal Le-
gion at Rauscher's.
Representative Fess paid tribute to
Lincoln as the embodiment OF patriotism,
following the ceremony OF the presenta-
ton of flags by Flag-bearers Mai. S. w.
Saxton and Capt w Emerson.
Representative William r. Wood, of
Indiana, responded to the toast, The
Army" and enator William Alden
Smith, of Michigan, responded to the
toast, THE Navy
Judge Stanton Peelle, senior vice COM
mander of the society, acted as toast
mas ster in the absence of the commander.
Rear Admiral Colby NJ. Chester, United
States navy.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-08
Money FOR INAUGURAL
GRANTED BY PRESIDENT
Wilson Signs Bill Making Funds Avail
able for Ceremonies.

President Wilson yesterday signed the
bill making appropriation for the IN
augural ceremonies to be held on March
g. The measure was unanimously passed
by both the Senate and House and In
addition to providing the funds for the
function it grants TO the municipal
authorities power to make sll the neces-
sary arrangements for the event.
This action on the part Of the Presi-
dent Is taken as a final decision of the
question which has arisen regarding the
extent of the ceremonies on account or
the breaking off of relations between the
United States and Germany. A mistaken
impression has been created that peca
of the international situation there might
be some curtailmeut of inaugural plans.
Mrs. James H. Boggs, chairman OF the
woman's auxiliary Inaugural Committee,
last night corrected a statement tna1
wives of Senators and Represeh1a.iVes
would ride on the numerous floats which
are TO be in the parade. She said that
the floats would be occupied by other
women.
The colored department OF the IN
augural Committee opened permanent
headquarters at 110s You street northwest
Yesterday, with A. H. Underdown. cnair-
man: F. o. Williston, vice chairman IN
charge, and ]. Finley Wilson, secretary.
MarshalS for the 1our Srdiu
of the inaugural parade were designateo
Yesterday by Maj. Gen. Hugh l.. scott
grand marshal, and Brig. Gen. Z. A. de-
vol, adjutant general for the parade as
follows:
First grand division. military and navai
Regular service, Mai. Gen. Tasker H.
Bliss.
Second grand division, militia and ca
det schools under arms-BriS. Gen. Will
lam A. Mann chief of the Militia Bureau.
Third grand division, veterans and pa
triotic societies-Dr. A. J. Huntoon, COM
manding the Department Of the Potomac
G. A. r.
Fourth grand division, civic organtza-
tions--George P. LinSins, of the civic sec
ton of the parade.
The post of grand marshal Of the third
division was first rendered to W. ]. Pat
terson. of Pittsburgh. commander-in-chief
of the G.. A. r., but he was unable to at
tend, and suggested DR.. Huntoon be
named.
The suggestion that the veterans join
the parade at Fourteenth street, to avoid
the long march from the Capitol. was
vetoed by Commander-in-Chief Patterson,
who said: ''The civil war veterans want
to march the entire length OF the parade
They further wish to take their regular
place in line and do not want to be
given preference at the head of the pa
rade as has been suggested"
The Washington herald., 1917-02-08
ALEXANDRIA FACTORY
DESTROYED BY FLAMES

Alexandria, Va, Feb. Fire Of undo
termined origin at 10 o'clock tonight de-
Eroyed the plant OF the Alexandria
5lass Company, entailing an estimated
loss of SIS, 900. of which about $4,000 is on
1oulds and the remainder on factory and
building. There was but little insurance
The fire started in the southern end Of
.he factory and was discovered By Ed
ward Reeves, watchman at the plant
The structure was frame. 100 by 800 feet.
and adjoins the plant OF the Belle Pro
factory.
This plant gave employment to more
han 100 persons. II was owned by the
Old Dominion Glass Company and manu-
hcturcd bottles
The Washington herald., 1917-02-08
Doctor Tells How To Strengthen
Eyesight so per cent In One
Weeks Time In Many Instances

of ever getting glasses. Eye troubles Of
many descriptions may be wonderfully
benefited by following the simple rules,
drug store and get a bottle OF Bon-Opto
tablets. Drop one Bon-Opto tablet In
fourth Of glass Of water and allow 10
dissolve. With this liquid battle the eyes
two to four times daily. You should no.
tice your eyes clear up perceptibly right
from the start and Inflammation will
quickly disappear. II your eyes are both
ering you, even little, take steps to save
them now before il is too late MANY
hopelessly blind might have been saved IL
they had cared for their eyes in time.
Note: Another prominent Physician 10 whom me
sbOse article was submitted sad: Bon OPT, Is
very remarkable remedy. It's constituent inlrelerts
are well known 70 eminent eye specialists and WsdsIy
prescribed by them. The msnutacruTers guarantee
time an many instances or refund he money. Il
can be obtained from any good druggist and - one
Of the very few preparations feel should b. Kent On
hand for resulsr use IN almost every family Il ia
sold in Washington by O'Donneil's Lsgetts Rikef-
HegemSn Stores. and other drug stores-Ady
The Washington herald., 1917-02-08
Perfect Health Is Yours
If the Blood Is Kept Pure

its torturing pains; Catarrh, often a
forerunner of dread consumption;
Scrofula, Eczema, letter, Erysipelas,
and other dishguring skin diseases;
Malaria, which makes the strongest
men helpless, and many other dis
eases are the direct result of impure
blood.
You can easily avoid all of these
diseases, and rid the system of them,
by the use OF S: S. S., the wonderful
blood remedy that has been in con-
slant use for more than fifty years.
S. S. S. cleanses the blood thoroughly
and routs every yestige of impurity.
1t is sold by druggists everywhere.
For valuable literature and medical
advice absolutely free, write today to
the Medical Dept, Swift Specific
Company, 80 Swift Laboratory, At
lanta, Ga.-Adv.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-08
is the Cause
of Rheumatism,
Lumbago and
Gout?

N-s Nhost Ne A~'
Ever since Scheele, in 1775, discov-
cred that uric acid was present in the
system, scientific men have been
making experimental Investigations,
and it is the almost universal opinion
of our best medical men that the
presence of uric acid in the system in
excess is the cause of rheumatism and
gout. When the urate salts are pre-
cipitated out of the blood into the
solid tissue-structure the person suf-
fers from gout and rheumatism in the
muscles and joints, or suffers from
lumbago and pain in the back mus
cles. The first aim of the sufferer
should be to get rid of the uric acid,
which, in excess, is a poison, and TO
do this it is we'll to drink about
piSt OF hot water morning and night
get tablets of Anuric double
strength) at the nearest drug store
and take them before meals regularly.
Anuric Will do no harm to the system
and will carry off the uric acid by
stimulating the kidneys. Then tine
ture iodine may be painted over the
swellings, or in more severe cases hot
linseed poultices may be applied to
soothe the local symptoms But most
important is it for the sufferer to abb
stain from meat, to diet, drink only
lemonade or hot water, and take
Anuric for considerable time as it
causes a drainage outward of the uric
acid and is many times more potent
than lithia and usually one finds that
it dissolves uric acid as hot water
does suRar.-Adv.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-08
COM. THEO. F. JEWELL
PICKED TO HEAD S. A. r.

The District Of Columbia Society, Sons
Of the American Revolution, met at
Rauscher's last night and nominated
candidates for officers and delegates to
the National Congress of the organiza-
ton to be held at Nashville. Tenn. in
May. Henry l. Bryan, vice president.
presided.
The following were nominated:
President, Commander Theodore r.
Jewell: vice presidents. George r. Ide,
William A. Parks, and DR.. G. T. Vaughn;
secretary. John r. Torbert; treasurer.
Philip F Larner; registrar. Albert ID.
Spangler; assistant registrar, Henry p.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-08
A Free Prescription You Can Have
Filled and Use at Home.

Filled and Use at Home.
Philadelphia, Pa. Do you wear glasses?
Are you a victim of eye strain or other
eye weaknesses? II so, you will be glad
to know that according to DR.. Lewis
there is real hope for you. Many whose
eyes were failing say that they have had
their eyes restored through the principle
of this wonderful free prescription. One
man says, after trying Il: Il was almost
blind; could not see to read at all Now
can read everything without any glasses
and my eyes do not water any more. At
they feel fine all the time. 1t was like a
miracle to me-" A lady who used IL says:
THE atmosphere seemed hazy with or
without glasses, but after using this pre-
scripion for fifteen days everything seems
clear. can even read fine print without
glasses 1t is believed that thousands
who wear glasses can now discard them
in reasonable time and multitudes more
will be able to strengthen their eyes so
as t be spared the trouble and expense