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The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-12-13
SACRED MISTLET0E.

The druids with ceremonies Of great
solemnity used to collect mistletoe with
a golden sickle against the festival Of
winter solstice." Only the oaks bear
Ing mistletoe were sacred to this an
cient order of men.
1t is recorded that the peoples rev.
erence for the priests proceeded in
great measure from the cures which
the priests effected by means Of this
curious green plant of the pear-like
berries. 1t was collected thus cere-
moniously by the druids because 1t was
supposed to drive away evil spirits.
The reason among the druids for
bringing in bits Of evergreen from the
woods and adjoining the house is a
most charming and lovable one: "The
houses were decked with evergreen
In December that the Sylvan spirits
might repair to them and remain IN
nipped with frost and cold winds until
q milder season had renewed the foil
age Of their darling abodes."-Crafts-
man.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-12-13

with the branches, to give the effect Of
tree which has stood out In a good,
old-fashioned snowstorm.
Mica is then sprinkled over this cot
ton to enhance the effect. Place the
large star at the topmost branch Of the
tree. Next find the best branches for
setting the candle holders on. To place
candles effectively is quite an art In
itself, and only the most prominent tips
should be used to point" the tree, as 1t
were. After the candle holders are In
place, suspend from each an "icicle" of
glass, such as can be bought by the
dozen.
Now begin the looping Of the tree
with the largest chains of silver balls,
being careful to loop evenly, catching
up each section on the branches In such
way as to emphasize the tips and get
a symmetrical effect. Next fasten the
small silver ornaments where they look
best, filling out the tree and adding to
the balanced effect.
Last take the strands Of the silver
thread (such as comes in packages)
and, beginning at the star, let this
''rain" pour down from the star and
fling a misty cloak Of silver all over
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-12-13

Even the baby is to have patriotic
bent given to his affections, by means
Of toys this year. Uncle Sam appears
among the clever, homemade Christ
mas dolls, that reveal rubber ball
somewhere in their anatomy. They
have limp bodies, stuffed with little
cotton and are dressed in cotton IA
brics, as cotton flannel, eiderdown or
percale.
IN the Uncle Sam doll the ball is
used for the head-but in the other
one it makes the body. This doll is
dressed in blue eiderdown and has a
row of the tiniest pearl buttons down
its rotund tummy. When the ball is
punched the doll squeals-nuch to the
surprise and delight of his babyship.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-12-13
Work Basket of Paper Rope

No gifts are quite so much appreci-
ated as those which show the painstak-
ing work of the giver. The pretty
work basket, pictured above, is such a
token of warm friendship as every
woman might wish to give to someone
near and dear to her.
1t is made of paper rope in gray and
lined with rose-colored silk. 1t is an
achievement to be proud of and gift
to cherish. Little pockets, set about
the lining Of the basket at the sides
will carry all the tools for sewing.
They are made of the rose-colored silk.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-12-13
Forerunner Of Christmas.

The spirit Of merrymaking that
marks our Christmas holidays had its
origin with the Roman feast called
the Saturnalia. This was festival in
honor Of Saturn, father Of the gods.
1t lasted for a week or two, beginning
about the 10th Of December. and was
the occasion for great revelry among
all classes. No business was transact
ed during this period, war was sus-
pended, private feuds were forgotten
or forgiven, and general good fellow
ship reigned supreme. Friends ex-
changed presents with one another,
and the slaves were waited upon by
their masters and mistresses.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-12-13
The Christmas Fire

BY HARRIET PRESCOTT sPoFFoRD
THE tree ore,o green In the forest.
Il Gret0 green In the sun and the
dei0;
HIS branches reached for the shadoios,
D He fedthered his tops In the blue,
And happy the air about him
Wherever his bolsonas felo.
Drenched ,oith the rains OF the sum.
nler,
Fine from his stems spun the shoso.
ers,
Soft dropped the sno,O on his mantle.
; Dream toork of silver and fo,osrs,
And over HIM ,ohite light trailing
The stars stodm through darkIin0
hours.
Cropping tohere great rock pillars
! Stand shouIdersn1 rank on runk,
HIS roots at the cold s,oeet sources
; The ancient Juices drank,
And he stoept toith the earth oonp0N.
AZ the cast skies rose and sonk.
HIS bou0hs brushed loo on your fore
As possix1 ,oin0 might brush,
When night soinds made shriH music
! In the heavens, and hush, oh, hushl
For deep In his DEEPEST copert
| He hid the hermit thrush.
Lo,o hare they laid the giant,
: And they hale him home tUith msrtA.
And they fan the fires that t,oinkIe,
! And sing round his messy 0irth,
! And make Nth mighty magic
: The life of the Christmas hearth.
For his flames ptre the spicy fragrance
OF the summer atmosphere,
While the breath of the tooody hob
loi1s,
TIE luster and Hight of the year,
The blossom, the bird song, the
breezes,
He sheds through the Chr.stmos
cheer.
And the message Of peace and bless
In the great fre's oloio they nsorh
With the lad from the 1o0r and the
sailor
Home from hts tossing bark
Ere the Christmas bells come chtniHs
Like the touch of the frost on tA<
dark.
And toidely on pane and ceiling
Sparkles fiery foam,
And the children dance toith fheA
shadows
Like the forest sprite sotth TIE
gnome,
While the great log rodrs and bldzea
The heart Of the JOY Of home.
And the cheek that hos long been soith
cred
Wtth an old rose blooms once mort
As memories OIoto Hike the en,bers
Whose flashes sink and soar
With the Christmas fires ,odrm 0lor1
Where the log burns red at the core,
-Womdn's Home Companion
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-12-13
The Grisimas Shirt.

However 1t may be, when Christmas
comes it finds Us all to a greater or
less degree ready to cry "A merry
Christmas to all" and to the best OF
our ability keep 1t with good cheer.
Deep down In our hearts every one Of
us cherishes what may be called the
Christmas sentiment Even II we go.
as SO many have done Of past years.
outside Of the walls Of our own home
we still observe our Yuletide In more
or less conventional manner. We may
escape our relatives, save ourselves the
bother Of home preparations, pretend
that we have cut adrift from the old
fashioned methods, but 1t all amounts
In reality to the same thing. We are
animated. after all, by the same spirit,
whether we are In q country house q
fat, a restaurant or hotel
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-12-13
Reason for seIf.confldenee.

Self-conf1dence Is really based pri-
marily upon ones consciousness Of his
own powers or Of his deficiencies. A
clear understanding Of this fact will
help to simplify the problem. 1t Is
perfectly clear, for instance, that the
man who is poorly educated, who has
neglected his opportunities, who is I'M
disciplined, who lacks self-restraint,
who is truly incompetent in practically
all directions, and who is at the same
time conscious Of his deficiencies, can
not expect to enjoy any degree Of self
confidence.-Physical Culture.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-12-13
Heard In Court.

@Your honor, I acknowledge the ref
erence Of the opposing counsel to my
gray hair. My hair is gray and 1t will
continue to be gray as long as I live.
The hair Of that gentleman is black
and viii continue to be black as long
Is he dyes."-Boston Transcript.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-12-13

the tree. To do this 1t must be divided
and not used thickly In one strand
The largest star at the top should be
almost buried In the thread, the effect
being to get 1t to resemble a star which
'twinkles" or which Is seen through
misty light.
When finished the tree should look
like q silvery, snowy fir tree standing
In its own environment, but Lit up and
made resplendent by some inner Christ
mas glory. It is indeed novelty and
a soothing, peaceful tree Of beauty, by
which some Of the overdressed and
colorful trees suffer BY comparison.
tn whole success lies in-the careful
symmetry Of the trimming and the use
Of small ornaments Of similar size.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-12-13
9xpensIve rrur, csKe.

- southern recipe for cake Is
Hmout eggs. which is a decided
e at the present prices. Mix
I one cupful Of light brown
- o.asses and butter. a pinch Of
Gng teaspoonful each Of Gin
- coves and ginger, half a nut
80 one teaspoonful Of lemon
- Z teaspoonful Of soda dis
little hot water. Add two
" no7red raisins. a cupful Of
k quarter cupful Of citron cut
~ Pieces and the same quantity
ped almonds. Mix all together
y and add one cupful Of boil
and then add -four enough to
% stiff that 1t win hold the
~. won upright and bake In Q
- oven for one hour.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-12-13

s uetting Our Faulta
" forget our faults when
knom only to ourselves.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-12-13
A WHITE TREE
Why Not Have GIistening Evergreen
This Year,

Why Not Have GIistening Evergreen
This Year,
A suggestion for an original trim.
ming for the all-important tree comes
from a traveller in Russia. Instead of
a tree with colored ornaments, this
scheme remains all in white. To carry
1t out requires white trimmings, as fol-
lows:
Asbestos snow.
White glass icicles.
Powdered mica snow.
Silver tinsel and silver thread.
Large white silver paper star about
eight to ten inches in diameter.
Silver glass ornaments, particularly
balls and small novelties.
Silver paper candy containers In
form Of animals, dolls, etc.
White candles In plain, inconspicu-
Gus holders.
The usual fir tree is the basis, but at
once the trunk is carefully wrapped
with the asbestos snow to make it ap-
pear white. This is also done part way
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-12-13

If France win only promise to be
kind with the styles, this country
should be more than generous with the
sugar. But how about that ''bustle e.
fectr rumorf
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-01

of qualified" loyalty. His loyalty was
unqualified. Mr. Ficnandler declared
and appended to ! > statement one by
William 6. Wilcox in which the "qual-
flied loyalty" phrase was withdrawn
Mr.. Fichandler's statement:
"Mr. Wilcox has been misinformed:
There is not single word in any OF
the statements made by me to the press
or to any individual that could in any
way be construed so as TO JUSTIFY Mr..
Willcox's charge thai my loyalty to our
government is conditioned or qualified.
"My position has been and is as FOL
lows:
81 believe that in spite Of all provo
cation our country should keep out OF
the prcsent holocaust, and ] firmly hope
and wish that Congress will not de-
clare war.
But ] absolutely and uncqulyocalIy
intend to abide by the action OF our
government no matter what it may he.
There is no conditioned or qualified
LOYALTY whatsoever in this. II - not
true that | shall be loyal only II inc
government acts ia accordance WIN
NV individual opinion | am loyal 10
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-01

camps, who go about their workas cheer
fully as If far removed from the zone
Of war. ! saw them ploughing through
the snow, driving open automobiles,
serving refreshments to soldiers AND
attending TO the wants Of sorely wound
,d-and without exception they were
the iolliest, hnppiest lot Of women to
be found in any part Of Europe.
Those in the rest camps were women
who three winters ago knew little OF
the hardships Of life and bothered less,
but they were apparently getting more
real enjoyment out of their work than
they had been able to find in the social
world which they had left. Some Of
them we've young younger than many
Of tho sodiers-but they treated the
Tommies as boys and the Tommies
treated them like fairy godmothe
Every soldier hopes this will be the
last winter the British army will pass
in Northern France, but no one fears
the next one. II is cold, biting, bitter
Efe. but it is not half so miserable and
depressing as it might seem to the man
who complains OF the chill Of a New
York apartment and has a long walk Of
three blocks from his house 10 the
subway.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-01
Chicago Wants Nations
Power Put Behind War

Chicago. March 31.-A mass meeting
bringing to a close day devoted to
parades Of soldiers, the display OF flags
ond other patriotic demonstrations was
held here tonight. Resolutions pledg-
ing support to the government, urging
universal military training as the only
democratic method Of national defence
and demanding that if war comes that
if be prosecuted with the whole power
of the nation were adopted. They urged
the government without further delay
to equip existing American troops and
those 20 be raised with the most mod
orn appliances Of war. 50 that in equip
ment and effectiveness our army and
navy shall be second 10 none.
A committee headed by Jacob NJ.
Dickinson, former Secretary Of War,
who was chairman Of the mass meeting
and delivered a keynote address. was
appointed to lay the resolutions before
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-01

President Wilson. Speeches were made
by Governor Frank 0. Lowden OF Hill
nois. Judge John p. McGoorty and DR..
Frank w. GunsaUlus.
Mr.. Dickinson said, IN part:
American citizenship Is in danger
Of becoming a term Of worldwide con-
tempt The United States must vindi-
cate It's right to be a nation By protect
ing the property and lives Of its eiti-
zens against unjust aggression.
"ff we fight we must act with those
who are now fighting Germany. The
result will be quicker and surer, the
outlay and hazard less. we will be at
the council boards when the terms of
peace are adjusted, and will not stand
isolated when the war is over. n we
have unsettled issues with Germany,
end have no part in the treaty Of peace,
then God help the United States!'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-01

! the government no matter how II acts.
But / wish to emphasize the fact that
the government has not acted yet. And,
that therefore. there il not the slight
est justification for the statement that
my loyalty Is conditioned or qualified
1t is not.
81 assert most unreservedly thae
every patriotic American citizen has
the right TO oppose policy that Is
being proposed This has been done
daily in the history of our country.
Il is his duty, however, to obey the
final decision Of our government.
81 submit this statement to the spirit
Of American fair play and justice
Mr.. Wilcox said:
"I am very glad to have this frank
statement from Mr.. Fichandler, and in
view of his emphatic ayowal of uncon-
ditional loyalty to the American gov
eminent, / gladly Withdraw that por-
ton which he quotes Of my previous
statement
"While it is certainly time for every
man in public service to stand up and
be counted, it is also a time for falr-
minded public opinion to accept such
statement as Mr.. Fichandler now makes
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-01
Gallant Work of Women

Any account Of how the British army
is wintering in France would be sadly
lacking unless it contained a reference
10 the hundreds of women nurses in the
hospitals and women helpers in the rest
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-01
Pacifst Teacher
Is Unquali6edly
Loyal, He Says
Wilcox Withdraws Accu'
sation Against Princi-
pals Patriotism

Alexander Fichandler. the public
school principal whom the Board Of
Education refused to promote because
of his paciGst utterances, yesterday
denied the truth Of a statement made
by the president OF the Board Of Edu'
cation which accused Mr.. Fichnrdler
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-01
so Women Study Wireless

Fifty young women Of Philadelphia
are studying wireless telegraphy with
the object Of offering their services to
the nation in the event of war.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-01

in full confidence that he means exactly
what ne says
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-01
Individual Shops for Misses and Girls

Apparel of Distinction Youthful and Different
A Separate Shop for Misses Tailored Suits
A Separate Shop for Misses Girls Goats
A Separate Shop for Misses Gowns & Dresses
A Separate Shop for Misses & Girls Millinery
A Separate Shop for Juniors Apparel
Separate Shop for Girls Apparel
Separate Shop for Misses, Girls & Chldren's Shoes
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-01
Individual Shops for Women

Embodying the Newest Fashion Ideas
A Separate Shop for Women's Suits
A Separate Shop for Wonen's Coats
A Separate Shop for Women's Go,0ns
A Separate Shop for Womens Waists
A Separate Shop for Women's Millinery
Separate Shop for Riding Apparel
A Separate Shop for Women's Shoes
New Britain herald., 1917-12-31
RAILROAD SALARIES.
Those of Employees Going Up-Prcsi-
 dents May Come Down.

Washington, Dec. 31.-Plans for raising the pay of the rank and file of railway workers and reducing some of the very high salaries paid to executive officers were discussed at conference between Director Gen. eral McAdoo and the federal board of mediation and conciliation. The board now has before it the bending de- mands for wage increases.
 It has been we'll known for some time that the government was dis posed to grant some increase and the railroad men in eurn have given their word they will not attempt strike while the government is taking hold of the railroad situation.
New Britain herald., 1917-12-31
FTREMEN SUFFER- TO-DAY.
Called From Beds Into Below Zero.
 Weather Early This Morning.

Members of Engine Companies No. 1, and 4 and the Hook and Ladder company were called from their warm beds at $50 o'clock this morning in response to an alarm from box 39 at the corner of High and Broad streets. The fire, which was a very small one and did little damage, was in a grocery store at PAP High street.
 When the firemen left their quar- ters the mercury registered IS de- grees below zero pnd although the men suffered from the biting cold as they sped through the streets they were much relieved to find that it was not necessary to use stream of water at the fire.
New Britain herald., 1917-12-31
RECORD | AR F
 RAILROAD TR
Four Billion Dollar Mark Paa First Time in History ol
 

Chicago, Dec. 31.-Trahtic on ican railroads passed the $4.000. 900 mark during the last year foT first time in history, according to ures compiled by the bureau of way news and statistics made pu today. The figures are based on ficial returns to, the Interstate Con- merce Commission for the first t months of the year and on estinaa for the last two.
 The gross receipts for the ysnr y,s placed at $4,1Ss,227,l85 a gain {451, ,s01.t .t3S over 1916, but dssS this increAse in business, there WA1 decreasetof $91,876,153 in net in6onl The net income for 1917 was $1,0z1T 741.992. Advancing cost of fuel, m1 terials and supplies together with TT creased wages. are blamed for the io1 in net income. N
 Taxes for the year were 3222,2t0s 753. an increase of $56,770,797. AG cording to the bureaus statistics. K
 Net operating income per mile. placed at 3,943 a return of 5.7 p<. cent. on the capital invested Tn 1911 the net income was $4.299 return GA per cent. @
 The bureau points out the great crease in business was handled W3 very little increase in equipment. increase of 700 is shown in the t1111s age. t''
New Britain herald., 1917-12-31
KALEDINE REELECTED
Receives 502 Out of 6S8 Votes For . Coes0cks Hetman.

.. Coes0cks Hetman.
 London, Dec. BOA telegram re- ceived in Petrograd from Novotcher- kask. capital of the territory of the Don Cossacks, announces that General Kaledine, who recently resigned as Hetman of the Cossacks on the ground that there was opposition to him at the front, has been reelected by 562 out of a total of 638 votes.
 Moscow reports that railway com- munication with the south. has been stopped, sections. of the tracks have been destroyed, and that no food sup plies are arriving.
 The Petrograd\ Den states that the Cossack leader Karauloff, former member of the Duma, and his brother have been murdered while journeying from Vladizavkaz, in Ciscaucasia, to Yekaterinodar to attend a Cossack military gathering. .,j
New Britain herald., 1917-12-31
COURT BOWS TO J. FROST.
Cases Before Judge in Hartford Post ~. poned Until Wednesday.

Hartford, Dec. 31.-John Baryliski, the governments star witness in the case against Dennis O'Neil, former bookkeeper at the, Bridgeport jail, and William Banti. trusty at the jail, charged with conspiracy, was ready to testify in United States Dis- trict court here today. but cold weather caused a postponement of court to Wednesday morning.
 O'Neil and Banti are alleged by the government to have cashed a money order made out to Baryliski. while the latter was prisoner at the jail.
New Britain herald., 1917-12-31
Financial
GENERAL MOTORS
 LEADS STOCKS UP
Rails and War Issues Also Record
 Substantial Gains

Wall Street-Equipments and allied specialties featured the firm opening of today's stock market, General Motors being most prominent at an advance of 5 1-2 points Rails showed variable improvement over last weeks final prices, but the movement in that quarter soon became irregular, New York Central, Union Pacific and Can adian yielding from large fractions to a point. Steels and coppers reacted moderately, hut hardened with the general group. Liberty Bonds were steady.
 1ndustrials, some of the minor war group and! low-priced specialties be- came more active and stronger later on the demand for motors. U. S. Steel American Can 1 3-4, Air Brake ] and Mexicans 3-4 and International Pa per, Corn Products, Pittsburgh Coal, Ohio Gas and local utilities to ? 1-2. Rails were overshadowed by the movement elsewhere, but Pacific made substantial improvement. L4ber- ty As sold at 97.26 to 97.16 and the 1-2's from 9S.6O to 9S.50.
 Steels, cQppers, shippings and spe- cialties continued to lead the broader trading at extreme gains of 1 to 8 points, In a few instances greater advances were made, Cuban American Sugar jumping 8 points. .~ Close-Steels, shippings and equip ments were almost buoyant In the active final hour. The closing was strong. Liberty As changed hands at a7.26 to 97.14 and the 1-2's at 98.56 to oS.5O.
 Sales apprcximated 925,o 900 shares.