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Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-12-14
"HeIlo; You're a Beauty.

the sound of hoofs. "The reindeer are
above!' said the stockings. Santa
Claus is coming now"
There was a sound of sleigh-bells
and another strange sound in the
chimney. And while the tree was trying
to stand very straight, and the stock
ings trying to hang very gracefully and
as Christmas stockings should, down
into the room came Santa Claus!
"Hello, you're beauty said Santa
Claus as he looked at the tall green
tree, so dark and handsome. The tree
shivered a little with delight. It's
branches bowed slightly too, for they
were trying to say:
'sThank you, Santa Claus"
"And here are the stockings" said
Santa Claus.
"Well, must start right in. Every
things in readiness for me. Seems to
me these are the same three stockings
of the same three children I've known
for some time" And the stockings
moved a little as they hung down, be-
cause they were so pleased that Santa
remembered them "But though the
stockings are the same, the three kid
dies are each a year older! They must
not be forgotten"
And the tree remembered that the
/. stockings had said that Santa Claus
never forgot! All, how beautifully he
decorated the tree and how proud ii
was! And the stockings were just as
happy as they held their share OF the
presents for the three children! For
they were helping Santa Claus in his
wonderful Christmas play-work as he
calls it.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-12-14
DADD5 [Y[NIN(
ARY TALL e.
4< A<rrN1 ~naTr1AH DNAAH~D
TREE AND STOCKINGS.
~ NARY GRAHAM BONNER

81 am getting so excited can hardly
watt said the Christmas tree. "The
daddy of the children brought me to
the house because he said it would be
a great help to Santa Claus to have me
all ready. All ready! And for what
That's what I can hardly wait to see.
ST know Santa Claus will give me
the most beautiful of decorations, fer
I'VE often heard my family talk of the
wonderful Christmas trees there have
been. All, how handsome many Of my
relations have looked, and can hard
" wait until Santa Claus comes to see
me-
.You're not any more excited than
we are" said three stockings which
hung up by the side Of the mantle
piece.
81 belong to Dot, age FOUR" said the
white stocking.
IT am hanging up for Jimmie, age
eight" said the tan stocking.
"And I am for Betty, age SIX" said
the black stocking.
"Tm for all Of them," said the Christ.
mas tree.
s'That's so,'' agreed the stockings
"But even if we're not for all of them
but each stocking for one child, were
just as excited as we can be-
.'Have you ever been here before?'
asked the tree.
"Yes, we're used every Christmas
We're kept just for Christmas. That's
all we do all the year. We're put UP
on Christmas eve, and down we come
on Christmas morning, but between
Christmas eve and Christmas morning
the most wonderful things happen
Abr and the stockings waved a little
as they talked of their evening and
morning Of pleasure.
s'It's far better than being around all
the time and getting worn out. We're
very fortunate stockings"
"You are indeed" said the Christmas
tree. ssBut for my part am willing to
be around for one season of the year
and to have glorious time then. oh
dear, am so excited! can hardly
wait !"
"Patience, dear tree" said the stock.
ings. "Santa Claus will soon be here.s
ssYou don't think he's lost his way,
said the tree. 81 never heard of bis
losing his way from any of my rela.
tions. But perhaps he might have for
gotten about this house"
forgotten! Santa Claus forget 9
house where there are children! Dear
me, tree, but you don't know Santa
Claus. He never, never forgets! He's
Santa Claus and that's enough rea.
son."
"You talk just like my relations
who've been Christmas trees. We've
heard their stories from the wind who
whispers it to the pine needles, the
pine trees, fir trees, spruce trees and
pine cones"
3They know" said the stockings
'But listen 7"
A sound was heard coming down the
chimney and over the roof they heard
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-12-14
Best Soldier a MiddIeweiaht.

It isn't the big ITO Founders that
the examining boards who have been
choosing recruits for the new National
army greet with enthusiasm, says Mile
stones. It's the 1.-THE chap who weighs
about 40 and hasn't pound to spare
that is the real prize for military serv-
ice.
Tests made at Princeton and in the
training camps go to show that
weight for weight, man OF this
build handles himself more effectively.
He scores relatively low in strength
tests, but remarkably high in endur-
ance. He is adaptable when 1t comes
to the notifications of diet that life
in camp makes necessary and he can
stand inspection with full equipment
on hot day and smile, while the big
fellow Wits and falls out.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-12-14
KIDNEY TROUBLE OFTEN
CAUSES SERIOUS BACKACHE

When your back aches, and your blad-
der and kidneys seem to be disordered,
20 to your nearest drug store and get .
bottle of DR.. Kilmer's Swamp-Root. 1t
is a physicians prescription for ailments
of the kidneys and bladder.
It has stood the test of years and has
q reputation for quickly and effectively
giving results in thousands Of cases.
This preparation so very effective, has
been placed on sale everywhere. Get a
bottle, medium or large size, at your mean
est druggist.
However, if you wish first to test this
preparation send ten cents to DIR. Kilmer
& CO., Binghamton, N. Y, for a sample
bottle. When writing be sure and men-
ton this paper.-Adv.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-12-14
HAD LITTLE DESIRE TO ROAM

The Americans have contributed largely to the
European spirit of patronage. Each year, in
hordes, they travelled to Europe, breathless with
curiosity and with haste, curious of dress and
bearing Ito European eyes) and nasal to speech,
with reverence and familiarity amazing contend
ing. 'Why do the Americans love so to tear over
the world?" once heard an old French lady ask
1t was incomprehensve to her. this mania for
leaving home. Her desire of happiness was tc
stay forever in one place.-Exchange.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-12-14
Thorouuhness.

@Charley, dear" said young Mrs.
Torkins, 81 have decided to keep a
goat"
"a goat!'
s.Yes. You know what a lot of vege-
tables were preserved. I don't intend
to have the tin cans wasted. They
shall be eaten"
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-12-14
peace Consistent With Honor.

Let us have peace, permanent, Sc
cure and, if I may use the term, indie
pendent. Peace which depends not on
the pity Of others, but on our own
force. Let us have the only peace
worth having, peace consistent with
honor.-Governor Morris.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-12-14
According to Father.

Mother, isn't father very late to-
night?
'.Not so very. I suppose the street
cars got off the track"
"Or maybe that man came in just al
closing time"
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-12-14

they have existed, so that the Germans may
no longer be responsible for their starving
to death.
The Red Cross would not be true to itself
or to the people who have founded 1t and
are supporting it, if it did not do everything
it could to comfort and help these sorely-
tried ones. The relief of human suffering
is it's sole object and it has never withheld
It's hand when there was anguish to be
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-12-14

Z WILL take not fewer than 10000
600 members of the American Red
Cross to take care of the sick and
wounded soldiers, look after their
families, and relieve the sufferings
of the women and children and old
men of war-trodden lands. Fifteen
million members! That means To-
100000 new members, and the Red
Cross has set out to get them before
the sun sets on Christmas daY.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-12-14
-out Of Debt.

OuL OF DSDI.
Many a man would feel like fish
out Of water If by chance he should
manage to get out of debt.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-12-14
original little liver pills put up 40 years
ago. They regulate liver and bowels AID.

The foundation of true happiness Is
being, satisfied with present possess
sions.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-12-14

4ud above all Things ha1y ts,uet clarity among you,
selzvs: for charity shall 1o1pr tie mulfnde of SINS II
Peter rs
Agonized Europe cries for your aid Make Christmas
really worth while by answering generously the ap-
peal of the Red Cross Society. Read this stirring
article by Charles Lee Bryson
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-06
Knights of Columbus
 Membership Campaign
 To Be Planned Tonight

The campaign to make Park City Council, Knights of Columbus the largest body in the state has begun with active cooperation and work among the 1,400 members in Bridge port. Supreme and State officers will meet in this city tonight to arrange final details of the plan to get 400 candidates for admission at the state convention to be held here on May T. Among the supreme and state officers expected at the meeting are Supreme Knight James A. Flaherty of Phila- delphia, Supreme Chaplain P. J. Me- Givney. Bridgeport; National Director William J. Mulligan, Thompsonville, Conn.,; National Secretary W. J. Mc- Ginley, New Haven, and State Deputy W. J. Cronin, New Haven.
 Phil Sheridan Assembly, Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus, will meet tonight when it is expected en- dorsement of President Wilson s policies will be voted.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-06
PRINCE AND PAUPER SHARE GRAVES FROM
 DEFENSE OF FRANCE

Paris, March 5-The statistics of the Parisian 'blue book called Trout Paris for. show ,600 men killed on the field of battle out of total of 31,564 names composing what is understood as Partisan society-noble, aristocratic and simply "bourgeois' included.
 More than five hundred of the dead possessed genuine titles of nobility and among them were three princes Prince Ernest d'Arenberg, Prince Louis Murat, descendant from Ma poleon's Marshal, and Prince Henry de Polignac.' There are in the num- Der the three Dukes de Caylus, de Lorge and de Rohan, the latter a member of the Chamber of Deputies. The rest of the 522 titled Parisians who have died for the country com prise twentyfour marquises, 24O counts, I'll viscountst and 97 barons.
 Paris society has thus far lost A Generals and 119 Colonels. From ci- vii life the legal profession has fur nished the greatest sacrifice with 130 dead, followed by the writing craft with 116.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-06
HOW sgiLL YOU ANOW?

You are going to build now or sometime and you want to build well and strong.
 Why you should use Con- crete. First, because it is per- manent, fire-proof, strong and lasting; proof against wear and depreciation. Second, because once built Concrete requires very little upkeep cost.
 Why you should use Atlas Cement: Because Atlas Port land Cement is the most used Cement-high in quality and always uniform and reliable.
 We have a very interesting book on Concrete construction which we will be pleased to send to you. Tell us what you would like to build and what you would like to know. We will gladly help you in any way possible. This service is offered to you without obliga- ton. Phone Barnum 344.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-06
TRAVIS, BOWIE
 AND CROCKETT

William Barrett Travis, James Bowie and David Crockett are names that will endure as long as Texas re- mains on the map and red blood flows in the veins of it's citizens. These three pioneers are linked in history as the heroic defenders of the Alamo, and they shared a common fate when the bloodthirsty Mexicans of Santa Ana at last overpowered the valorous defenders of that adobe fortress and butchered the survivors. It was on March 6, 1886, that this massacre oc- cured, and ."Remember the Alamo!" became the battlecry of the Texans.
 Col William B. Travis, the com mander of the regular garrison in San Antonio, was a native of Alabama, and was a lawyer in that state before he went to Texas in 1882 and joined the army which fought for the inde- pendence of that territory. Gen. Sam Houston, the commander-in chief of the Texan army, ordered the aban- donment of San Antonio, but Travis decided to hold the town. With him was Col. James Bowie, a native of Georgia and noted duelist and ad- venturer, swho was the inventor of the bowie knife. They were joined by 'DaVy CrOcKeCC, @ IenneSSeean, who had fought in the Creek war and all his life had been accustomed to talk ing desperate chances. To give LID San Antonio without striking a blow did not appeal to him, and, openly disregarding the wise counsel of Houston, he threw in his lot with those other bold spirits who had de- termined to hold San Antonio at all hazards On Fehr11arv 22nd the Mexicans began a siege of the Alamo an old stone and adobe structure which had been built by the Francis cans century before. On the last day of February the Mexicans at tempted to begin a bombardment, but the sharpshooters in the Alamo brought down every man who at tempted to fire the gun. On the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-06
Abraham LincoA,, March 4, 1S61.) WAR BETWEEN THE STATES

A disruption of the Federal union heretofore only menaced, is now for midably attempted. I hold that in contemplation of universal law and of the constitution the union of these States is perpetual. Phys ically speaking, we cannot separate. We cannot remove our respective sec tions from each other nor build an impossible wall between them. They cannot but remain face to face, and intercourse, either amicable or hostile, must continue between them Why should there not be a patient confidence in the ultimate justice of the people? Is there any better or equal hope in the world? We are not ene- mics. Though passion may have strained, it must not break, our bonds of affection. The mystic cords of memory stretching from every battle field and patriot grave to every living heart and hearthstone all over this broad land, will yet swell the chorus of the Union, when again touched as surely they will be, by the better an gels of our nature.
 (COntinued tO-mOrrOw)
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-06
ENGLISH WILL BEGIN
 SAVING MORE DAYLIGHT

London, March 6-A committee ap- pointed to inquire into the social and economic results of setting the clock ahead one hour last summer so as to save an hour of daylight has decided to recommend it's continuance and that people should begin to save day light this year on Easter Sunday, April 8, and keep it until Sunday, septem- Der 28.
 The system will probably be rein troduced by an order in council, as it is not necessary to have 8 fresh act of narUarnenk.
 Daylight saving went into effect on May 21, last year. The change caus- ed so little inconvence and the return to winter time at the end of summer was made so easy that the experiment. was pronounced a success. The com mittee appointed to discover the bene- ficial effects of the daylight saving scheme has not yet submitted it's find- ings.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-06

The body of Major General Fred erick Funston, who died in San An tonic, Tex, was inferred in the na- tional cemetery at the Presidio in San Francisco. The services were read in a driving rain, but the sun flashed out for moment as the Pre- sidio battered boomed a, last salute of thirteen guns. --> s''
 Flags and banner of many semi military organizations, crape bound, were massed in the background, cir cled by bluejackets and artillerymen. Three volleys of rifle fire over the grave preceded taps.
 The roar of artillery was a signal for the cessation of all possible ac- tivities in the city for two minutes. In the pictures may be seen the cask- l ct lying in state in the San Fran cisco city hall and a body of soldiers escorting the body. up Market street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-06
(James Monroe, March 5, 1S21.) THE MONROE DOCTRINE.

(James Monroe, March 5, I821.)
 THE MONROE DOCTRINE.
 From the change in the government of Spain and the negotiations now pending :. It may be presum- ed that their differences will be set tied on the terms proposed by the Col onies. Should the war in South America be continued, the United States, regarding occurrences, will al- ways have it in their power to adopt such measures respecting it as their honor and interest may require.
 Andrew Jackson, March 4, 1829) TO THE VICTOR BELONGS THE
 SPOILS.
 The recent demonstration of pub lie sentiment inscribes on the list of executive duties in characters too legible to be overlooked, the task of reform, which will require particu- larly the correction of those abuses that have brought the patronage of the Federal Government into conflict with the freedom of elections, and the counteraction of those causes which have disturbed the rightful course of appointment and have placed or con- tinued power in unfaithful or incom- petent hands In the performance of a task thus generally delineated shall endeavor to select men whose dili- gence and talents will insure in their respective stations able and faithful cooperation, depending for the ad- vancement of the public service more on the integrity and zeal of the pub lie officers than on their numbers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-06
THE GENERAL WHO
 NEVER LOST A BATTLE

On the plaza in front of the New York State Capitol in Albany there was unveiled last year great bronze equestrian statue of General Philip Henry Sheridan, one of the ablest of American military leaders. The hero of 'Sheridan's Ride which has been a fertile theme of poetry and paint ing, was born in Albany eighty-slx years ago today, and the city of his birth joined in contributing the funds necessary to the erection of the 1m- pressive memorial.
 Sheridan was a soldier born as we'll as bred, and the instruction he received at West Point, from which he graduated in 1853, but gave direc- ton to his natural talent Always popular with officers and men, and possessed of the personal magnetism which made him a popular idol. he was extremely modest. He had the boldness and dash of the dragoon combined with the judgement and foresight of a great commander. If somebody blundered, it was not Sher- idan; if somebody lost battle, it was not Sheridan. His arrival invari ably turned defeat into victory. and never once was he vanquished.
 
 feats was his rallying of the fleeing Union troops at Cedar Creek, after his famous ride from Winchester. The i National army was commanded by General Wright, in the absence of Sheridan, and the Confederate leader,
 Early, having been reinforced, decid- | ed on @ surprise. The. Federa1S, not expecting an assault, were taken com pletely by surprise, and fled in wild
 disorder, leaving many prisoners as l we'll as cannon and munitions in the hands of the Confederates. Sheridan, returning from Washington, was then at Winchester. He heard the boom 1 ing of cannon as, after breakfast, he
 mounted his powerful black charger 1 and set out southward. He soon met a party of the fugitives, who informed him of the disaster. Putting spurs | to his horse, Sheridan set off at a wild gallop, and at that pace rode the dozen miles to the front. As Hle pass 1 ed the fleeing fugitfves he w4ved his hat, and, without pausing, shouted,
 Face the other way, boys! We're go- {. ing back! We're going to lick them out of their boots."
 | The tide of retreating troops turned and followed after the young general, who reformed the scattered forces and attacked with such vigor that the whole Confederate army was soon
 beating tumultuous retreat, leaving guns, trains and stores behind. Early's
 force was practically destroyed, as a fighting unit, and that night the Un- 1 ion soldiers occupied their old posi-
 ton at Cedar Creek
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-06
OUR VIEWPOINT
 NEWS LETTER
Special to The Farmer.)

NcvUtown March 6-Frank John son, son of MT. and Mrs Charles B. Johnson of South Center, who will graduate from Trinity college, Hart ford. in June, has received the ap- pointment as master Of the concord High school next year.
 The lecture by Rev. o. o. Barker of Hartford, Friday night in the Con aregationa1 church, was attended by a host of admirers of the former pas tor of tho church The subject was .sHenry Ward Beecher.' whom the lecturer knew in Brooklyn. It. was highly interesting discourse on the influences upon contemporary thought of the nation wrought by the cele- brated divine during his eventful life. : The costs of the improvements son South Center school was $500. The rate book of tAxes is now in the hands of the district collector, H. N. Greenman, for collection.
 The regular meeting of the Equal Eranchise league will be held with Miss Kate 'ribballs at St. Johns rec tory at 2:30 p. m. tomorrow. Mrs. w. B. Glover and Miss Jennie Rob- erts, delegates from Newtown to ap- pear before the legislative committee on woman suffrage, will be present at the meeting and report.
 ! Mrs James w. Gordon is spending a week in the metropolis where she went last week to meet her sister and the .Jatter's husband, MT. and Mrs. w. L. Davis of Chicago, who are in the East for the first time in sev- eraIs years.
 A. E. Bevans of Dodgingtown' has purchased car of J. B. Nichols.
 Miss M E. Scudder of Newtown who is a teacher in the New Haven public. schools, is recovering from an attack of scarlet fever.
 The monthly meeting of the Mems club is postponed to Thursday even- ing,. March 8, at the Inn. Alfred Walker. will be the host, and Dr. F. J.. Gale essayist.
 Island, and Mrs. Henry c. Johnson Jr., of Astoria, Long Island, are guests of MT. and Mrs. George U Burr
 Miss Catherine Donlon of North Main street is victim of the grip Mir. and Mrs. Robert Banks and child ren are convalescing after 10 days 1Ifn0AH, @
 Carlos D. Stillson of Hattertown is the first to file his preparedness cen eus with the selectmen. The roster shows ST names. Josiah A. Ti1lson census taker. is busy in Sandy Hook district,
 Selectman Newton Curtis and Ho- bart H. Curtis are enroute for New town from St. Petersburg, Fla. where they have spent several eweks
 Joseph Durand's horse was injured last week and had to be shot.
 The estate of Daniel Mclean, a
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-06
PARIS HOUSEW. YES LAUD HEROISM OF
 THEIR FISHERMEN
Brave Dangers of Mines and Submarines Reducing
 Cost of Living.

Paris, March 6-The herring fish ermen were counted high up among the war heroes by the housewives of Paris. Braving submarine menaces in the most dangerous zone, they have caught enough herring this season to drive the smoked variety down from three and one-half cents to two cents pound; it enjoys the distinction of being the only provision that has gone back to normal prices.
 The mysterious migration of the herring brings it in immense shoals from the North Sea into the English Channel and along the coasts of Nor mandy at the beginning of October each year to disappear in February somewhere off the mouth of the Seine. In the meantime their feed ing ground is the same as that of the German submarine
 Precautions were taken to protect the fishing fleet this year and it's work was unhindered and prolific Only once, at the beginning of the season, did submarine emerge in the midst of the fleet. It found 1t prudent to plunge again without at tacking.
 The fleet was OrdereQ IO keep ouI of the North Sea this year, which shortened the season three months out of a total of seven, yet the catch is estimated at 3O,OOo tons as against 45O00 tonse iii a normal year.
 The catch was so heavy as to dam age the nets frequently and in some instances they were carried away. One sloop in two tides landed Sl2,O0N worth of herring at Boulogne.
 The fleet of 30 big Boulogne lug gers that have been engaged in this fishery will, at the end of the season, be used for coasting traffic, transpor- ,tating coal and grain.