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The Alaska daily empire., 1918-11-14
PRINCE HENRY UNCOVERED.

COPENHAGEN, Nov. 14.-Prince Henry of Prussia was discovered hid ing in the castle of Duke Frederick in Schlewig Holstein at Eckernfoerde. Prince Henry has declared himself in accord with the new German re- gime
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-11-14
Nothing Else Like
 It in Juneau

There has never been anything in Juneau with the INSTANT action of simple buckthorn bark, glycer- inc. etc, as mixed in Adler-i-ka ONE SPOONFUL fiushes the ENTIRE bowel tract so completely it relieves ANY CASE sour stomach, gas or con- stipation and prevents appendicitis. The INSTANT, pleasant action of Adler-i-ka surprises both doctors and patients.
 EyTlER-MAuRo ( co, orugsIsts
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-11-14
JoFFRE ALSO IGNORED.

PARIS, Nov. 14.-Gen. Pershing in the name of President Wilson presented a distinguished service medal to Gen. Joffre. In making the presentation, Gen. Pershing said:
 "This is a symbol of our respect for your noble character and admira tion for the great task which you have accomplished"
 Though the ceremony was simple, it was impressive and thrilled those who were witnesses, realizing as they did that another great incident of history had just been recorded.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-11-14
ALL AGREE THAT GROWN PRINCE
 IS STILL ALIVE
He Is Located in Three Places; Former Kaiser Is Resigned to Fate and
 Seems Comfortable

WASHINGTON, Nov 14.-While dispatches from Europe show wide divergence as the whereabouts of the former Crown Prince of Germany, it is believed that all reports that he is dead are without confirmation.
 The Crown Prince is reported to be with his mother at Potsdam, with his father in Holland and with his troops at the front.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-11-14
slGHTsEERs MUST WAIT.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14.-Euro pean embassies are besieged with sightseers seeking permission to visit the European battle zones
 The urgent need of all available ships for the transportation of food and supplies and soldiers will forbid tourist travel to Europe for long time.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-11-14
BRITISH AIRPLANE
 AT CONSTANTINOPLE

LONDON, Nov. 14.-Nine British aeroplanes landed in Galata, suburb of Constantinople, according to an announcement made here last even ing. They were respectfully received by the inhabitants.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-11-14
AMERICANS ARE
 MOVING ON METZ
 AND STRASSBURC
Continued from Page One)

dred Russians and Poles and Italian soldiers freed by the Germans in Lorraine have reached the American lines near St. Pilaire. The first group numbered 45.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-11-14
ALLIED FLEET AT
 CONSTANTINOPL

LONDON, Nov. 14-The Allied fleet has arrived off Constantinople, landed in different suburbs of the city
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-11-14
AUSTRIAN BORDER CLOSED.

BERNIE, Nov. 14.-Vienna advices received here last night say the Austro German frontier has been closed to travellers and to all traffic.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-11-14
ITALIANS POSSESS RAILROAD.

ROME, Nov. 14.-Italian author ities in accordance with armistice railway system in the territory ceded to Italy.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-11-14
ABOUT ROAD TAXES.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14.-Coun- sel for the Railroad Administration appeared before the Senate finance
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-11-14

Give us your next order for trans. fer work or coal. Juneau TransfeY Company. Phone 48.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-17

telegraph operator. has been trans.
ferred hero from springwood, ana r.
making HIS homo ION Dixie street.
a. w. Warner. clerk at tho ches..
peake and Ohio offices. has been trans.
fcrred to Newport News. and has en-
tered upon his duties.
Q. N. McMullen. OF Hinton, has 40.
:eptcd position with Moody e Co.
The hrm. with which Mr.. McNIulien
was associated in Hinton. was recently
burned out.
Mrs. c. N. Ruckcr has returned from,
Georgia. whore she was visiting her
usoand. who is stationed there.
y. II. Callahan and j. II. McNamar,
or Eagle Rock. left Monday for a yiait
to Cubn. '''
Albert Layne. OF tho Du Pont Powder
Company, at Wilmington. Del, has re.
turned to his home, after a visit tn
his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Q. a Layne.
Mrs. Gertrude Cciner. millincr In
Payne's department store, has returned
from seven weeks trip to New York
Chicago and Cleveland.
Miss Daisy Payne is spending soma
time In Baltimore on a pleasure trim.
Herbert Hicks. OF Washington. is
spending a few days here, having bean
called on account Of the illness of his
father.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-17
CLIFTON FORGE

CLIFTON FORGE. VA. February 1e.
Miles Josephine Gardner has returned
to her homo, after visit to her sister.
Mrs. Grcsvenor. In Richmond.
Miss Hattie Housman has returned
from Richmond, where she spent SOW
eral weeks on visit to Mrs u. c.
Cooke.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. w. Stone, of River
side. Cal. are spending somo limo with
Mrs. T.. NJ. Reynolds. on Commercial
Street.
Mrs. J. n. Sheets has returned from
n visit TO her~s!ster at Quinnemont.
Mrs. w. G. Mcclellan, of Illumination.
LIS on visit to her sister. Mrs. John
Donovan. Jr. on Mccormick Street.
/. v. Davis, Chesapeake and Ohio
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-17

Avs sttAsSe NJ Y, .Nt Centenary Methodist
SssSMtNA. wttt n,set Monday afternoon ut
y NNteNk IN the pAr,Nh house, Members
MN Neeea to note the change IN tho
hN0e Of N,esttNa,
The tSelNtNS circle at Kings pauKh-
tees NH meet Monday afternoon at $3.50
SSiNSN With Mira Neyic. $40 North
HWentS>s,Nth street
The regular mest.nr or the Ray of
Snnshine Sic,le Nt kins'a Daughters
NH ne held Monday afternoon at \
MSleNk At tho residence OF Miss A.
NNeersa Currie. Ssis East Broad Stro.t.
In tho Service "t the King Circle OF
Kings ha0ghters viii meet with Mrs
w. L, Harlow, SsoS Stuart Avenue.
MonaaT afternoon at I o'clock.
Tho program meeting OF tho Park
Ptace Missionary Society will DO held
tuesday afternoon at $40 o'clock. at
tho homo OF Mrs. r. n. Newell, 1891
Park Avenue. Mira. II. III. Potts Will
mako an address, and nm interesting
program has been arranged. Tho NO.
men OF tho church arc cordially invited
to attend.
The woman's board of tho Methodist
Institute will hold its regular monthly
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-17

/ With Mr.. west in baltimore ana ws,A,

with Mr.. West in Baltimore ana yy~sA>
ington.
Miss Eugenia Fairfax is speaalMx
several days With Colonel anN Mrs,
Fairfax Ayres Mt Old Point Comfort, T
Mrs. James Branch Caben and MiSSes
Priscilla and Grace Shepherd have re-
turned from Virginia Military insti-
tute. where they attended tho midw,N,
ter dances.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry blair Cuilen have
returned to Richmond. after q visit
to New York City.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry wickham. OF
hickory Hill" Hanover County. arc
spending some time ut tho Jefferson
Hotel.
Mrs. e. b. White. of Lcesburr. has
returned to Richmond, after s two
weeks stay IN Florida.
Miss Mary Archer Glass. or Lynch
burg and Washington. Is the guest at
Miss Margaret Palmer Miller. on West
Grace Street.
wOMEN'S MEETINGS.
The Woman's Society OF Grove Ave
nue. Baptist Church will meet Monday
afternoon at $3.50 o'clock
The Woman's Missionary Society.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-17

Miss Katherine p. Evans. Mrs. p. J.
White. Mrs. q. +. ". Kern. -
In consequence of this meeting. tho
Dorothea Payne Madison Chapter has
postponed its regular monthly meeting
until the Monday following.
a very important meeting OF st.
Joseph's Academy Alumnae will be held
on Sunday afternoon. February "a. at
O'Clock, at st. Joscph's Hall. corner
OF Fourth and Marshall Strceta.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-17

Tho executive board, National Society
United States. Virginia Daughters Of
1912. Will meet in the Jefferson on
Thursday. at IL noon. Members OF the
board are: Mrs. W. S. GOODWIN. EN-
poria; Mrs. 3. L. Purcell. Mrs. Charles
T. Norman. Mrs. Lc Roy Z. Brown.
Mrs. Eugene e. Smithson, Crewe: Mrs
d. j. Taylor. Rawlings; Mrs. J. Q. James,
Petersburg: Mrs. NJ. J. Judd, Mrs. c. H.
Clarke. Mrs. c. c. Gibson. Mrs. ]. c.
Fisher, Miss Atkinson, Miss Neblett
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-17
fashions neuesF>se .
I. Suits and Colts

ARE, OF COURSE,
- the dominant note in fash
ions harmony at this mo-
ment. Our pride in the ire
mendous and instant success
of our spring dress models is
pardonable, since some Of
Richmond's best dressed wo-
men are buying them in twos
and threes after immediate
comparison with the offer
ings Of the New York shops.
Both superior style and larger
economy now counsel the
we'll dressed woman to outfit
herself in Richmond. Sur
prising numbers Of women
from Northern localities stop
ping here en- route to the far
South have purchased from
our stocks as compared to the
shops of their home cities.
Marvels at $500.
WORDS ARE INADEQUATE to
fully tell the story of our
dress showings at $500.
There are chiffon taffetas,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-17

Superintendent Of Public Instruction
Harris Hart. will address tho Ele-
mentary Teachers Association on the
subject Of school legislation. This ad-
drcsa will be given at John Marshall
High School on wednesday afternoon
at o'clock.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-17
2 Nprinq1hime
p SRiKES~e

w ELL ,1,,i DRESSED as Wo-
Informed ere this of the
important part accorded
the separate skirt this
year in the scheme Of
things feminine. The
separate skirt (not the
ordinary "I-cover-you-
up" kind, but the real
creation-the child of
genius-haS been on the
way for two whole years.
And now that it has ar
rived, it's variations are
charming enough to be
called a "joy forever"
The new wide belts and
pockets of unlimited size
offer endless possibili-
ties. Then there are
panel OyerdraperieS and
apron tunics, offside
oblique draperies, dou-
BILE waistlines and oddi-
ties in fabric treatment,
displaying no end Of in
genuity.
THE SKIRT SHOP boasts
new arrivals in all wool
black and white checks
and gray English tweeds.
Snappy French serges
also in either navy or
black. Exceeding good
value at S5.9S.
FINE QUALITY SERGES
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-17

Tho Grandchildren's Chapter. No. /.
Auxiliary to Richmond Chapter. u. D.
O.. will hold It's regular monthly meet
ing Wednesday afternoon at 4 o'clock.
in Leo Camp Hall.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-17
meeting on wednesday morning at II
o'clock. at the institute. Nihsteenth and
Grace Streets, sc ,S

nfispah Chapter. No. SO. o. e. g.. will
meet Tuesday evening at o'clock. at
tho Masonic Temple.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-17

commendable. The general eff
feet is severe. $500.
A GALAXY of suits at most pop
ular price includes smartly tail
ored tweeds, numerous styles in
wool Jerseys, jaunty suits in
gabardine, with white linen
vests and belts or trimmed more
or less deliberately in braid.
Many, many styles at $500.
A SUIT in navy tricotine has q
white satin vest and collar. The
skirt is pocketed to match the
coat, which latter also is belted.
A collection of exclusive styles
at $500.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-17

= The real sprinE weather OF the past
week has almost obliterated tho mem
( Dry OF leo and snow. even II some OF IL
Is '.still with u.s." for. with the frs:
baimy breath OF spring one puts away
all thought OF the gray skies and Soy
winds. Thus IS the winter OF our
discomfort made glorious summer" not
by some son Of York, but by the Won
Nderful hopc that springs eternal within
our hearts and the sorrows OF yester.
8 day are only the past. and the sunshine
and the hint of delicate spring flowers
that will presently come pushing their
faces up into your garden are the
glorious to-day. so fresh and new for
YOU 10 be happy and contented in.
Franklin Street has fairly blossomcd
with new bonnets, spring hats. If YOU
please. although ono really doubts the
propricty OF straw hat in the dead
of winter, they are certainly refreshing
when YOU have been dreaming for
weeks of jasmine flowers and prim-
roses Not just primroscs in painted
pots. but primroses swayinS In the
wind with their delicate blossoms
tinklinE fairy tunes for elf men TO
dance by, these are tho prmroscs of
dreams. and they do not grow in the
florists shop
Last Sunday was almost like an Eas
ter day, and the people OF tho town
were up and down the streets. quite as
If the winter were over and done FOR.
Just as we supcrstNous ones believe
the ground hog said. and not accord
ing to the almanac which is always
predicting snow in April! and trying
No No 6A1
beautifully kept up all week, and
Country Club for tea. and several Of
these had their tables arranged on the
terraces in the afternoon sunshine.
The social calendar holds little Of in
terest for this is the season o, Lent.
which is always observed to a very
large extent in Richmond. The work
o. The Red Cross and tho war rcliet is
sill The chief featu;H Of interest. Miss
Society goes dut::li!y 10 church. and
perhaps st.olls homo in the deepening
twilight TO have tea fer a congeniai
group OF friends, but only informal
affairs are e'"en.
Knitting teas" a.e AL the rage as
charity benefits just now. One can be
patriotic and entertained at the same
time with perfectly clear conscience.
Interesting speakers tell the women
gathered in friends drawing room of
lot OF things which perhaps they
would never read in books. AS the song
goes. and the knitting needles click
merrily on sweaters and socks and
such for the soldiers and sailors. They
are really very en- :crtaining affairs.
thcso knit iI.6 teas"
BRENT WITT.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-17

e x T r e M ELY HAND
SOME PATTERNS in
plaids are offered in tall
ored models, pocketed
and belted, at $1,000.
Top skirts in q variety Of
novelty tunic effects. in
navy and black, $1,000.
EXCLUSIVE NOVELTIES
in Barnette satins, in
white, sand, Copen and
the like, are shown pock-
eted and belted In tail
ored and novelty styles,
$500.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-17

taffeta and georgette combi-
nations, foulards, georgette
crcpes, serges, Jerseys and
Poiret wills. To dwell on
styles would be time wasted,
for there are styles endless
and without number. Styles
for every type, every fancy
and suited to the occasion for
NAL or informal, $500.
STYLISH TAILORED JERSEY
dresses in tan, gray and pea
cock. One Of the models has
tight fitted bodice and tunic
skirt, with pockets and collar
embroidered in perfect har-
mony, $500.
EXTREMELY YOUTHFUL
and veritable find at the
price is navy serge misses
dress, with large patch pock-
cts and separate bodice Of
white taffeta. We have yet
to see the normal healthy
miss who does not exclaim in
delight at this superior styled
frock. Priced $3.50.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-17

(both black and navy,
in numerous styles and
an interesting showing
of modes in striped silk
faille, are priced $3.50.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-17
The United States Food
Administration Says:
EAT MORE CORN

The surplus of corn this year over
any previous year is greater than
this years entire wheat crop. Corn
cannot be economically shipped to
Europe.
The corn you eat gives the soldiers
WHEAT.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-17
Practical Coats
Brimming With
Style


at $500 a volume might be
written-they are so va
ried, SO good and SO stylish.
These facts, coupled with
the difficulty Of finding
really smart garments at
low prices, make us proud
of our achievement.
Belted motor coats in gray
and black mixtures, with
large pockets and smart
convertible collars; also
new and stunning models
in gabardine, in black, tan
and navy. $500.
Extra Special.
A SHOWING OF specially
bought spring coats, fash
Toned in velours, poplins
and tweeds, jauntily pock-
eted and belted. Special,
$500.
SPECIALITY SHOP better
quality coats are entirely
worthy our well-known
standards. Spring weight
silvertones, gabardines and
velours are tailored show
ing newest and smartest
ideas In pockets, bolts and
collars. All colors and
splendid variety at $500.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-17
IN AND OUT OF TOW,

Mrs. George NJ. West of oa0o Park
Avenue. has been spending some ;imo
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-17

The womans board of tho Methodist
institute Will hold its regular monthly
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-17
The New Sport
SAILORS

THERE IS A jaunty swing
to them, a tang Of new
ness, a zip Of deyil-may-
care, quite, quite unpre-
cedented in late seasons.
Some have fancy scarfs,
but not all-there are
plenty Of grosgrain
landings, too. The
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-17
And Here Are the Suits

YES, HERE THEY ARE-hun-
dreds and hundreds Of them;
thousands of dollars worth Of
them; ready to step from their
glass cases and lend their charm
to some "fayre ladye." Here
to-day. Tomorrow and next
week on the avenues and boule-
Yards imparting to smartly at
tired women sense of being in
all Richmond THE BEST
DRESSED.
EXCEPTIONAL SUITS in silver
tone suiting Of sand, gray,
Pekin and beet-root. Buttons
and treatment of pockets are
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-12-12

cheering than this year. Nor was
there ever greater need for an outlet
OF the spirit of kindness and generos-
Ity In man. We are engaged In the un-
pleasant business Of bringing 10 her
senses by force a brutal government.
That is the task Of the hour. But IL
should not be permitted to blind our
eyes 10 the things wholly Of the spirit,
TO dull scnsibilities into disregard of
obligations less pressingly important,
but equally essential To the preserva-
ton OF the finest type Of American
manhood and womanhood. That rs
why charities in war times should be
more generously supported than in
days of peace; why this Christmas
should be made, II 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 IL In years pre-
ceding. There are others who can bet
ter afford 10 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 80 will be unpatriotc and selfish.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-12-12
The Christmas
Spirit

fFW-W7lN THE grim business of war.
ITSIll and under the spur OF con-
k@8ISD, servation pleas wrongly un-
IlRfQeSTllI derstOod, there is danger
lGtGH this year that something Of
the Christmas spirit will be
lost. Never before has IL been more
important that II should not be-. The
Christmas spirit as well as civilization
and liberty must be saved. The world
Is I'm the midst Of war that is wrench
Ing mems hearts; nation that has
made peace its emblem is throwing IT.
self and every resource into the con-
nict; on all sides sons have parted
from mothers and fathers; news of
casualties is being received. Under
such circumstances IL 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 10 drive from them.
Hearts were never in greater need Of
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-12-12

and scanned With bard aHd uulo'o-
ly wrinkles to ~toH ali look
down. lie was ah0u push
the child away, but tine .i.'. hands
were raised with such utter c"niidruc"
thar in .pitc~of him~elf be- actually
did lift her i'm his arms and gradually
edge his way nearer tlc window
through the dense crowd. Tho child
looked and looked with staring eyes,
as If she could NOT take in enough of
the wonderful procession as IL went
around itS allotted space. The cold
hands clutched tightly at the old
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-12-12
St. Nicholas
In Camp

Twas the night before Christmas
and all through the camp
Not a sound could be heard but the
sentry's tramp, tramp.
The boys were all sleeping quite
snug in their hunks
With occasional snoring in good
solid chunks.
Some were a-dreaming Of homes far
away
And mothers preparing for the
worlds holiday;
Others of sweethearts and whai they
might send
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-12-12
A Good Business Man.

A commercial traveller had taken n
large order in Scotland for a consign.
mcnt of hardware and endeavored to
press upon the canny Scottish man
nger who had given him the order "A
christmas gift of box OF Havany ci-
gars.
Nav" ne replied. "Don't try to
bribe a man. cudna tax them and
i am n member OF the kirk"
"But will YOU not accept them as -
Christmas presentr
'T cudna." said the Scot.
"W6ll. them" said the traveller. sup
pose sell you the cigars for merely
nominal sum-say, sixpenceT
"Weel, in that case" replied the
Scot, "since you press me. and. not
liking to refuse an offer weel meant,
! think I'll be taking two boxes"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-12-12
TeJephonino In Japan.

The editor Of the japan Times says
the telephone service In japan is ut.
teriy bad. He wonders what job
would have done had ne lived In Tokyo
and wanted to telephone TO the special.
LIST on boils." He concludes with the
following Incident: "A lady In Ka-ul.
lawn called mp her house in Tokyo. left
by the next train. got the call and
talked to herself In Karuizawa six
hours after she arrived IN Tokyo.
That's not a joke r. ihc solemn
trufh."-From the i.asi and Wc-'
News.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-12-12

The Glove tree has been introduced
Tor more than a century has been
grown in Brazil. Guiana and the West
Indian islands. Glove trees now grow
n groves in the island of Mauritius
where plantations were set out under
the auspices Of the French n ths
eighteenth century and IN Zanzib9
and Pemba. These last named islands
of the east coast uf Africa have be
come important producers ~ cloves
lava and Sumatra va the cast, als
make their contribution io the world
supply or c.0ves.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-12-12

A. he turned 10 make his way
back through the crowd the little
chest heaved with great sigh, hut
She did not CRY. The old man smiled
a cracked and grudging smile a. thc
child S0id:
"Fank you-you is good
'I-good? oh. don't know"
He started along thinking IL time
that the child should be put In charge
Of her parents. but her tiny fingers
clung To his hand.
"Wherc is your motherY he asked.
Mowers dead. SeeT" And she
picked up n fold of her black dress
TO show.
"Ah!" said he. suddenly choking.
And yet he had gained the name of
Old Crusty in the neighborhood where
he lived alone, and he was also con-
Sidered 10 be a stony-hearted miser.
"And my favver. too" continued the
child. still clinging 10 his hand.
Curious how surroundings lnau-
ence one" thought he, "and how the
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-12-12

Till each hut was still as a newly
made grave
As the boys, filed with joy at the
gifts they received,
Rugged them and kissed them, as
though they believed
Those gifts were most human. And
Santa looked on
Tight gripping his wheel and toot-
ing his horn,
Still bowling and smiling; then
turned to the right
And said "Merry Christmas" and
Ito all a good night"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-12-12

those babiesf" pointing 10 the dolls
In the window.
IT dunno. / never touched one"
Let's 20 inside suddenly said the
old man. some Of the unlovely wrin-
kles disappearing. They went into
the crowded store.
let this little girl have anything
she wants, miss" sHid Old Crusty.
The blue eyes shone like stars, and
delicate pink bloomed In the lit