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The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-02
Prophets Praise of Palm,

MOhammed, the prophet, said :
Honor your uncle. the palm. He was
created from the earth left over after
Adams creation. The palm resembles
man in its upright position and by its
sexes in separate trees. If its head is
cut off it dies, or if its heart is too
much exposed. If its leaves are cut of
1t cannot replace, nor can man after
losing his limbs. The palm body is
also covered with hair, or fiber"
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-02

Once again let a word of warning be
given against writing the sort of letters
to soldiers that will induce them to come
home against the orders of their superior
officers. They may pay very dearly for
the few short hours at home. During
the last ten days number of privates
have suffered court-martial for deser-
ton and absence without leave, the pc
nalties raiYging from confinement at hard
labor for six months and forfeiture of
two-thirds of the pay to ten years at
hard labor and dishonorable discharge
with forfeiture of all pay at the end of
the term.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-02

soned, equals in heating value at least
one ton of average-grade bituminous
coal.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1918-12-20
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hcEehpc:lf,dnlg1RpY.

OF long ago there lived In
the city Of Marseilles an old
shoemaker, loved and hon
ored by all his neighbors,
who called him "Father
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1918-12-20
.ON o.. TTFFVf ~ f9Nf
Christmas Supersddons
In Homes Of. Our Allies

HEN 1f-;aItkS Ne Tic AoW WOIIu. duu
HEl1SKQ0SA the modern customs are al
HC&EXE1)I ways deeply interested in
B&{M1AEb any quaint beliefs or un-
l9SVSll usual mannerisms of the
n asW countries across the ocean.
Particularly have the habits of Eng
land and France held us; the former
because she Is our mother country, the
latter because Of the unquenchable
dear memory Of Lafayette, and more
recently because Of that same spirit so
gloriously upheld today by Frances
noble sons. And this holiday time
finds US with our eyes turned thither-
ward for a more poignant reason-for
there aren't many homes who cannot
claim a father, q son or 4 brother "over
there"
And It is well to know some of the
homely. sweet little superstitions
which prevail among the people Of our
allies.
In England and in Scotland the say
ing goes that it is unlucky for anybody
but brunette to first cross the thresh-
old on Christmas morning.
To bake bread on Christmas day il
praiseworthy. and loaves baked then
will never grow moldy. In these times
Of scarcity Of -four, the poor loaves do
not stand half chance to moldl
Woe to the housewife who on this
day turns mattress. It bodies Ill luck
for the whole year.
~fn1S - H.
in Devonshire tells us that 1t is bad
form and Ill luck indeed not to wish
the bees good morning and the compli-
ments of the season. On Christmas eve
the hives are decorated with springs
Of green and a bit Of red ribbon. IT'S
also said that bees sing all night on
Christmas eve. But bees are rather
perpetual singers, anyway.
The gracefulS traditions prevail, In
northern England and Wales, that the
birds and beasts have some mystic
connection with the Nativity. Hence,
the farmers and landowners purchase
sheaves of oats from little boys who
sell them as our boys sell holly. These
bundles are placed in convenient high
places in trees and fences, that the
birds may partake. The cattle, sheep.
goats, and even the pigs, are all given
double the amount Of feelings on
Christmas morning.
In Lyons, France, at the Founding
hospital, a very pretty custom Is to
welcome the first baby that arrives
with special honOrs-a beribboned
cradle, padded basket, soft clothing,
solicitude and bestowal of gifts. and
careful attention. This Is done in ex-
piation of the poor welcome given to a
wee Child of Bethlehem 20 centuries
ago. and beautiful thought 1t Is.
IN some provinces in France 1t Is
considered bad luck to cross strange
threshold on. Christmas day.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1918-12-20
Writes Out the Entire Bible

Books, began his work Of transcribing
the Bible into manuscript in 1894. and
finished it on st. Andrews day, 1910.
The work was done in odd moments Of
leisure during these % years. The
book in manuscript form runs to 1887
pages and is written in a peculiar
handwriting, almost half-printing. 1t
is perfectly legible, and Mr.. Russell
says he would be willing to offer 500
for any error or omission found In 1t.
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the Christmas spirit will be
lost. Never before has, 1t been more
important that 1t should not be. The
Christmas spirit as well as civilization
and liberty must be saved. The world
Is in the midst Of a war that is wrench
Ing mems hearts; a nation that has
made peace its emblem is throwing It.
self and every resource into the con-
dict; on all sides sons have parted
from mothers and fathers; news Of
casualties is being received. Under
such circumstances it might be natural
for the weak to yield to depression.
This must not be. There is a brave
and CHEEKY side to the picture, which
must be kept constantly in our hearts
and minds.
Preserving and accelerating the
Christmas spirit of other years will
help do this; omission of the usual
acts Of kindness and generosity will
add needlessly to the depression that
all are trying to drive from them.
Hearts were never In greater need Of
cheering than this year. Nor was
ShCAO CVCA 6ACulCA ACCu 4OI du
Of the spirit of kindness and generos-
ity In man. We are engaged in the un-
pleasant business Of bringing to her
senses by force brutal government.
That Is the task Of the hour. But 1t
should not be permitted to blind our
eyes to the things wholly of the spirit,
to dull sensibilities into disregard of
obligations less pressingly important,
but equally essential to the preserva-
ton Of the finest type Of American
manhood and womanhood. That Is
why charities in war times should be
more generously supported than In
days Of peace; why this Christmas
should be made. If possible, cheerier
and happier than any Christmas that
has gone before.
There are some people who cannot
afford to observe this Christmas as
they have observed it in years pre-
ceding. There are others who can bet
ter afford to be generous than ever.
All should give in proportion. There
is no reason why they should not, and
every reason why they should. Not to
do SO will be unpatriotic and selfish.
s. IGss
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A remarkable achievement is the
writing Of the entire Bible, the work OF
Hugh Russell Of Montreal The volume
Is scarcely larger than the old-style
family Bible, and evary page has been
written with the greatest care, requir-
ing an infinite amount of patience and
reverence such as would recall the
work Of the medieval monk.
Mr.. Russell, who Is q Presbyterian
and q devout believer In the Book Of
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1918-12-20
CHICKENS "MOTHER" EMOTIONAL DOC,

A woman in the suburbs keeps two
hens as company" for her dog. The
three play together by the hour, and
when they get tired Of playing they
talk. The woman says so. And as
she owns the hens and the dog and is
around to watch, what she says ought
to go.
So they talk. -s.
Hens are not temperamental, but
dogs are full Of emotions. For one
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1918-12-20

tning' this especial dog is scared to
death of thunderstorms-so:
EVERY time storm came up last
summer, the hens would fly into the
chicken mouse at the first rumble and
tne dog would follow and sprawl him
sei1 on the floor. And the hens would
cover him over with their wings.
which helps out the idea that ami
mais are included in the dictum that
II Is not good for man to be alone.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1918-12-20
Ancient Jam Good

A story which even Punch deigns to
Joke about has been In circulation in
London lately. It appears that two
old ladies Of ninety recently departed
this life and when an inventory of their
effects was taken large store Of jam
was discovered. This was soon dis
posed of and then comes the joke.
One lady who had obtained some of
the at present very rare commodity
discovered she had received one pot
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1918-12-20

1E#SEl Ored by all his nelghDOrs,
lgAylyI who called him "Father
IN Martin" One Christmas eve
Father Martin. who had been reading
the story of the three wise men who
brought their gifts to the infant Jesus,
said to himself:
III only tomorrow were the first
Christmas day and the Savior were
coming to this world tonight how
would serve and adore him! know
very well what would give him."
He arose and took from shelf two
little shoes. "Here is what I would
give him, my finest work. How
pleased his mother would bel But
what am l thinking Off" he continued.
smiling. Does the Savior need my
poor shop and my shoes7"
But that night Father Martin had
dream. He thought that the voice
OF Jesus himself said to him: Martin.
you have wished to see me. Watch
the street tomorrow from morning I'M
til evening. for shall pass your way"
When he awoke the next morning,
Father Martin, convinced that what
he had dreamed would surely take
place. FASTENED to put his shop In
order, lighted his fire. drank his coffee
and then seated himself at the win
dow to watch the passersby.
The first person he saw was a poor
street sweeper, who was trying to
warm himself. for It was bitter cold.
Poor mani" said Martin to him
self. "He must b. very cold. Sup
pose / offer him q cup Of coffee"
He tapped On the window and called
to the man, who did not have to be
urged to accept the steaming coffee.
After watching In vain for an hour
Father Martin saw q young woman,
miserably clothed, carrying a baby.
She was SO pale and thin that the
heart Of the poor cobbler was touched,
and he called to her. you, don't look
very WELL" he said.
II am going to the hospital" replied
the woman. Il hope they will take me
in with my child. MY husband is at
sea, am sick and haven't a cent"
Poor thingw said the old man.
You must eat some bread while you
are getting warm. NOT Well, take q
cup Of milk for the little one.$ Come,
warm yourself and let me take the
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ably. whyl You haven't put his

baby. Whyi You haven't put his
shoes on"
HE hasn't any," sighed the woman.
swat a minute. have pair"
And the old man brought the shoes
which he had looked at the evening
before and put them on the chlld's
feet. They fitted perfectly.
Hour after hour went by. and al
though many people passed the win
dow, the Master did not come. When
It grew dark the old man sadly began
to prepare his humble supper. 1T was
q dream. he murmured. swell, did
hope. But he has not come" After
supper he fell asleep in his chair.
Suddenly the room seemed full Of the
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1918-12-20
The Hidden Burden

If we knew the inner life of many
Of the people we meet, we would be
very gentle with them and would ex-,
cuse the things In them that seem
strange to US. They are carrying bur.
dens Of secret grief which we do not
begin to know. R. Miller, D. D.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1918-12-20

people whom he had aided during the
day. and each one asked of him in
turn: "Have you not seen met"
"But who are your" cried the shoe
maker to all these visions.
Then the little child pointed to the
Bible on the table, and his rosy finger
showed the old man this passage:
"Whosoever shall receive one Of
these little ones receiveth me-" II was
anhungered and ye gave me meat;
was thirsty and ye gave. me drink; I
was a stranger and ye took me in.
~. 40. 81 Verify ! say unto you. mas
much as ye have done it unto one Of
the, least Of these my brethren We have
done 1t unto me-" e A.
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marked "Grape. 1885," She sampled
1t and found 1t delicious. She now
claims to have tasted the Oldest jam
known.
Britain is now looking for the story
of plum and Apple" canned in 1872.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1918-12-20
The Christmas, s.
Spirit 49,.

N THE grim business of war,
and under the spur of con-
servation pleas wrongly un-
derstood, there is danger
this year that something of
~ rD.ras<poc. ~v,l~,% ,,,Slt ho
Evening journal., 1918-12-11
AETNA EXPLOSIVES
SUIT COMPROMISED

NEW WORK. Dec. ii.-After a COM
mittee Of six lawyers representing con-
tlicting interests among the security
holders Of the Aetna Explosives Com
pany had failed to reach an agreement
necessary to the dlscontinuance of the
receivership, Judge Julius NJ. Mayer,
yesterday In the Federal District Court
fixed the terms Of an adjustment. His
terms practically split the difference
between the claims OF the preferred
and common stockholders.
Judge Mayer requested the lawyers
10 use his compromise figures TO their
clients and report TO him next Thurs
day that an agreement has been reach
ed He pledged each of the lawyers
to use. his influence in favor Of the
plan. julius Strassbourger and Henry
Woodmap, representing two Of the
largest blocks Of common stock, de-
clared themselves th favor Of the com
promise and their attitude was looked
upon as insuring its success.
A preferred stock issue of S5,322, 900
is TO be converted into an issue of 6
per cent bonds, payable In % years.
Inability to reach figures affecting the
conversion of the. preferred stock made
Judge Mayer act. Before doing so he
caused a recess, during which he talked
with Benjamin B. 0dell and George G.
Holt, the receivers.
The court fixed the value at which
shares Of preferred stock are to be con-
verted into bonds at so. The preferred
Evening journal., 1918-12-11
CARPENTER GOT
PAIR OF GERMANS
Wilmington Lad Did Well
Enough Before Hun Shell
Disabled Him
EVENING JOURNAL
LOCATES MOTHER

The family OF Private Elwood Car
penter, whose name appeared on the
war casualty list last Friday and which
could not be located at that time, has
been found.
Private Carpenters mother, Mrs. Ida
NJ. Jones, formerly lived at No. 322 y
Third street, and now lives att No. is
Klund street. In reading The Evening
Journal she saw her sons name and not
having had the official notice from the
War Department. visited The Evening
Journal ofilce.
The same day the article appeared in
this paper Mrs. Jones had a letter from
her son, which was written on Novem-
Der o. In it he stated that he was leay-
ing Base Hospital No. 3 having recov-
cred from a wound. he did not state
when or where he had been wounded
Private Carpenter is 20 years old and
before enlisting, was employed at the
Baldwin Locomotive Works. az Chester.
Before going overseas he was located at
Camp Meade and went across In Ianu-
ary OF this year. no is's member Of
Company C. i09th Infantry.
His mother has had little mail from
him since he has been overseas. In May
and June she had a letter and one In
September, In which he stated he had
two Huns TO his credit No more mall
was received by her until the recent
letter Of last week.
Evening journal., 1918-12-11
GEORGE A. COX HELPS
CARE FOR WOUNDED

George A.. Cox, son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
George w. Cox, OF No. 22i West Four
teenth street, and a member OF the
United States Naval Reserve, is help
ing 10 care for the sick and wounded
boys Of the American Expeditionary
Forces who have been brought to San
Francisco.
George Cox. has had the honor OF be-
ing one Of 20 naval reserve men chosen
from the boys at the Puget Sound
Training School, Washington, TO take
the course at the Hospital School in
San Francisco. He has been there
about a week and expects after eight
weeks to be sent to one Of the big hos
pltals for wounded soldiers in New
York. He enlisted In the navy, and was
at the Puget Sound Training School for
three months.
He has written home a letter telling
OF the heart-breaking thing II Is 10 see
these thousands OF handsome, fine
young American lads with an arm or leg
amputated 1t brings tears to the eyes
of nurses and attendants. The young
naval reserve writes in his letter. For
Gods sake give all you can to the Red
Cross-give until It hurts" He de-
scribes the wonderful work the Red
Cross is doing for the wounded boys,
who are now going through their hard
est days. AS the excitement ~ the
fighting has gone, they realize how
they are Handicapped for life, and are
not yet used to 1t.
Evening journal., 1918-12-11
100000 RED CROSS
BUTTONS FOR STATE
These Will be Receipts for
Dollar Membership in
Association
PUTTING FINISHING
TOUCHES ON CAMPAIGN

Two hundred thoussnd Red Cross
buttons for the Christmas Roll Call
arrived in this city this morning. The
receipt OF the buttons relieved the
mind Of Josiah Marvel. who is direo-
ing the drive that begins next week,
for the buttons are the only receipt
ordinarily that man or woman join
ing the Red Cross VIII receive for his
or her dollar.
The buttons had been shipped early
enough from Coshocton, Ohio. but delay
in trains and transportation held up the
shipment.
The hustle about headquarters, Tenth
and Market streets, is increasing as
the time for the opening Of the cam
paign draws near.
Workers are beginning to apply for
supplies, and II nothing goes wrong
With present arrangements these will
be ready for them tomorrow.
Owing to the death Of Colonel w. e.
Stovers father, in Pennsylvania, Col
onel Stover has resigned from the COM
mittee assigned to theatres. His place
on the committee viii be taken by
Harrie I. Price.
Chairman Marvel VIII so 10 george
town tonight to meet with the com
mittee from Sussex county and CON-
plete the organization from that coun-
ty. Tomorrow Mr.. Marvel will go to
Dover where he will consult with the
committee from that county which is
arranging 10 Ill all vacancies that may
exist in the committee at the present
time.
Friday will be school day throughout
the State. Dr. A. r. Spaid, Commission
er Of Education. has sent a suggested
to every teacher in the State,
on which to base a program calling at
tentlon to the Red Gross and the COM
ing campaign.
In this city DR.. Clifford J. Scott has
directed the arrangements for the cele-
bration.
Only through the schools can the
children obtain the Red Cross Junior
which cost the pupils
25 cents. In return they receive a
BANGLE buttons being given only on
payment OF 81.
Evening journal., 1918-12-11
DEATHS.

-
POTTS-On December II. 1918, william
Herbert, infant son OF j. Phillip and
Helen Dawson Potts. in his 4th year.
Funeral private from his parents resi-.
denee, Greenville, Del, on Friday, Decem.
Der IL, at 2.3O o'clock. Interment at Lower
Brandywine cemetery.
CLARK-On December 10, 1918, Edmund
Brooks, infant son Of Jay L. and Grace
Myers Clark, aged 10 months.
Funeral services win be held at hts par
ents residence, Ashley. Del. on Friday
December 13, at 1 o'clock. Interment al
LIE VAN-In this city, on December 10
1918, Newton lie Van, aged 90 years.
Funeral viii take place from the resi-
dence o. bis daughter, Mrs. George Shakes
ternoOn, December II, at 2 o'clock. Inter
ment at RiYerview cemetery.
CLEANES-In Christina. Del, on Decem-
ber 3, 1918, Evelyn v, only daughter OF
Walter and Amy Cleaves, aged 2 years
and 2 months
Relatives and friends are invited to at
tend the funeral services, at her residence,
eember 13, at o'clock. Interment at Pres
bytsran cemetery, Christiana. Carriages
viii meet IL o'clock trolley, at Stanton.
GAMBLE-At Newark, Del, on December
8, 1918. Susan A. Gamble aged 20 years.
Relatives are invited to attend the funeral
services, at her late residence, on Main
street. Newark, Del, on Thursday after
%sn d AZ at s1 ofeSE cSEceI nS snd
interment strictly private.
MILLIS-ln this city, on December 10,
1913. Eliza L., wife OF the late William
H. Mills, aged 73 years.
Relatives and friends are invited 20 at.
tend the funeral services, at the residence
N her son, J. w. c. MILLS, No 700 Jeffer-
son street, on Thursday evening, Decem-
Der IL, at s o'clock. Interment at Dover,
Del, on Friday, December 13
HAUGHEY-In this city, on December o.
1918 Patrick Uaughey.
Relatives and friends are invited 70 at
tend the funeral from No. oO6 West Fourth
street on Thursday morning, December u.
at $50 o'clock Requiem mass at St
Mary's Church. Interment at Cathedral
cemetery. Chester, Pa, papers please eppy.
cRAWFoRD-In this city. on the eighth
instant. Harry C. Crawford, aged 6S
years
Relatives and friends Of the family, also
the different organizations Of which he was
member, are respectfully invited to at
tend the funeral services from his late
residence. No 7l2 W. Twenty-seventh
street on Wednesday afternoon, az
o'clock Interment at Riyerview cemetery
DRITKKER-In this city, on December 8.
1918 Catharine p, widow OF Isaac
Drukker, aged Y years.
Relatives and friends are invited to at
tend the funeral from her late residence,
No ia dupont street. on Thursday. morn
ing. December IL, at Q o'clock. High mass
at St Thomas K. c. Church, AT FoO
o'clock. Interment at Cathedral ceinetery'
Evening journal., 1918-12-11
NO TRACE OF WEAPON
STOLEN BY SOLDIER

Although soldier connected with
the Twelfth Battalion United States
Guards at the French street station
is said 10 have confessed 10 stealing a
revolver owned by Lieutenant William
Speidel, stationed there, no trace Of
the weapon can be found. 1t was at
first reported that tho soldier becom-
ing frightened hid the weapon and then
It was reported that a girl friend OF
the soldier had pawned it. At all
events. insofar as the police are aware,
the weapon has not been recovered. The
soldier who confessed 20 taking the
weapon is under sentence by military
court.
Evening journal., 1918-12-11
SMYRNA Is HAPPY
WRONG LEE is BACK

Wong Lee has returned TO Smyrna,
and opened up his laundry, and re-
leased the collars, cuffs and shirts Of
the male population Of Smyrna. The
Chinaman fled the influenza In Octo-
ber leaving the towns laundry locked
up and the Smyrna men without clean
linen. Some men turned their collars,
OF tried home methods Of cleaning,
While others ~bought new linen until
they. have accumulated a llfe's supply.
Now Smyrna streets shine with fresh
starched collars, the sound Of Wong
Lees washing machine is heard in the
land, and the men OF Smyrna are en-
folded in an aura Of roseate, diamond
hued happiness.
Evening journal., 1918-12-11
OBJECTS TO RACE
line AMONG COPS
Isaac w. Bowers Thinks
Negroes Should Be Given
Chance For Places
SAYS THEY HAVE
FOUGHT FOR NATION

Isaac w. Bowers, chairman OF the
Republican City Committee, ia discuss
Ing the action OF tho Board Of Police
Commissioners In not granting Negro
applicants for positions on the police
force the right to take examinations
for such positions said today;
~ was very much surprised and dis
appointed at the conduct OF the two
members OF the Board Of Police Com
missioners for their failure TO sanction
the appointment OF oolored men to the
police force Of our city. Denying 10 the
colored people this right is q bold piece
OF injustice done these faithful people.
There should be no race lines drawn
by the Board OF Police Commissioners.
"The oolored men should have the
same opportunity to qualify for these
places on the police force as the white
men have. TO deny them this right is
unpatrbtic and un-Amerlcan, as II has
tendency to widen the unfriendly feel
ing between both races. Messrs. Smith
and Megear do not reflect the true SEN
timents Of the white people OF the city,
when they sit silent and refuse to ap-
prove the resolution offered at a meet
Ing by the board by General Wicker
sham, requesting that colored appli-
cants be allowed to take the examina-
.tlons for places on the police force.
"The colored man was loyal during
the war. In this city over 5000 OF them
went willingly to the defense OF their
country and participated In some Of its
most important battles. Their value on
the battlefield p all the wars In which
our country has been engaged entities
them to better treatment than they
have received from these two members
OF. this board, and who arrogate TO
themselves rights which they deny to
others"