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Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1919-12-16
The Meaning Of the
Christmas Lights

-HE candles on the Christmas tree
have brighter meaning than
u mere gayety. Primarily they sig
Nifty the Light that came into the
world. THAT was the true Light that
lighteth every man that cometh into
the world" wrote st. John in the first
chapter of his Gospel, says the New
York Evening Sun.
Today the small, popular bayberry
candle is very likely deduced from the
Christmas candles that were burned
in England fr' dawn till evening to
safeguard fro, all evil the house dur
ing the year to come, and these can
dies, again, were lineal descendants
of the great Yule candle placed to
light the monster feast provided for
/ the unusual appetites some people fan
cied than, as now, due on the 10Th OF
December.
Not often possible In city homes Of
the present day are Yule logs, Blu
sometimes in the country this custom
of scandinavian source is still carried
out, though probably no one dreams !
to be a relic of the bonfres kindled TO
Thor In Yule rites.
1t is doubtful If partakers OF Christ
mas buildings are conscious that TN
buildings are symbolic of the rich gift
of the Magi to the Christ child, Will
emblems of the manger are mince pie
for these were first made In the fori
of Bethlehem's cradle.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1919-12-16
St. Winnitred
and the Tree

One story OF the origin of the green
tree as the Christmas tree among the
people of northern Europe is given In
legend of st. Winnifred. II is one
of the many thousands of those SIM
ple and beautiful beliefs that have at
.ached themselves to the midwlnter
festival and which generally pass now
under the name of christmas myths"
1t is related that st. Winnifred, great
Christian missionary, began cutting
down a sacred" oak which had been
the object of worship by the northern
pagans whom he was seeking to lead
Alright. While he was hewing down the
huge tree it was blasted by a sudden
whirlwind. Close beside il was a
young fir tree, which was not harmed
either by the whirlwind or by the fall
Of the giant oak. Then st. Winnifred
is reported to have spoken as follows
40 the pagans:
''This little tree, a young child OF
the forest, shall be your holy tree to-
night. II is the wood of peace, for
your homes are built of It. II is the
4 sign of an endless life, for its leaves
are always green. See how IL points
toward heavenl Let this be called the
tree of the Christ Child. Gather about
it; not in the wild woods, but in your
homes; there it will shelter no deeds
of blood, but loving gifts and acts of
Kindness"
The fir tree, the common evergreen
of the northern regions, became the
holy tree of the converted pagans, and
in its honor or in memory OF the
thoughts 1t stood fer they decorated il
, with lights and gifts at Christmas.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1919-12-16

child. asleep on a torn thin blanket.
| noticed the chain and locket around
the child's throat sneaked up and
took il. I've wife and two little
tots in the city; lost my job and was
tInmping. looking for work. was
frantic as | thought Of their wretched
Christmas and I hurried away TO sell
the trinket and steal ride home on
the bumpers. Don't shoot !! for
Marsh, opening the locket and scan
ming the portrait within shook from
head TO foot, and with glazing eyes
viewed the locket as though ii were
some boding wrath
Ali how II recalled to him the
bright. sunny-faced daughter he had
shut out from heart and home the day
she eloped with Rodney Blair. He
had never sought to learn of her fate
And now the locket she had worn he
had strangely found, cherished and
protected by her little child with his
picture still in it.
my man." he said, 'if you will take
me to where you found the people
you tell OF, your dear ones shall have
a Christmas, indeed"
I'll do that for nothing hal
sobbed the penitent fellow.
Little Cora Blair was sobbing II
her mothers arms as Adam Mars
reached the doorstep of the home o
the unfortunates. He heard her say
"Oh. mamma, can't we search for m
pretty locket? Every night when
say my prayers and ask blessin
for the dear grandfather | have neve
seen. l shall miss seeing his picture,
Merry Christmas and-forgiv'
nessr' spoke Adam Marsh, pushin
the door open. "Alice. I've come
make up for my cruelty and neglect
And when the penitent had faithful
Iy returned from the village store
with a heaping basket full of Chris
mas cheer and gifts for the lit
one Marsh had ordered. he started Il
the city with warm, snug roll
bank notes In his hand.
= Now for my own home and u
Merry Christmas OF my dear ones
he iubilated. ''Oh. I'll never str'
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1919-12-16
HOW WE GOT THE
CHRISTMAS TREE

A PRETTY legend about the origin
~ of the Christmas tree tells us
that in the beginning of the
ninth century a certain st. Winfried
went to preach Christianity to the peo-
pie of Scandinavia and northern Ger
many. One Christmas eve these peo-
pie were gathered round a huge oak
to offer a human sacrifice, according
to the druid priests. but st. Winfried
hewed down the great tree, and as II
fell there appeared in its place tall
young fir. When st. Winfried saw il
he cried to the people that here was
come a new tree. unstained by blood,
which in pointing to the sky showed
them what they were to worship.
ut is the Christ Child" Inc said.
Garry it to the castle as your chief,
and In the future, instead Of the bloody
rites of the druids. your worship shall
be In your own homes. with ceremo-
MES that speak the message Of peace
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1919-12-16

Back TO yonder corner" ordered
Marsh raspngly. WHATS thisT" and
his nimble fingers clutched q locket
and chain the other had placed on the
table.
at isn't yours. nor mine - burst out
the intruder. "Say. ! must take that
back where II belongs. Listen 10 me.
II was ten miles down the road. in
a wretched little hovel. In the front
room was pale. wearied woman at
tending to her sick husband. In a
back room was little angel of girl
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1919-12-16

tide suggestions and tried TO glory in
scouting the humanizing influence OF
home, social friendship and the folly
called lovel" Then he came to a sud
den halt and sprang behind a tree.
There was light in the room where
he slept. Against the lamp light there
was outlined the figure of roughly
dressed man standing at an open bu-
reau. Marsh stole to the kitchen,
took down an ancient horse pistol
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1919-12-16

away from the straight path and them
again" and in wild ecstasy he sang
In accord with the Ginning bells
peace on earth and good will to-
wards all menu
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1919-12-16
Raise In Butter Wrapper Prices

On account of the continued increase
In the cost of all kinds Of paper and
printers material it Is necessary to
charge the following prices for but
erwrappers:
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1919-12-16

GhristntaH
Uhin.rH
(Copyrlght)
BY o. r. PFEIFFER

HE village chimes rang
out a mellow strain
clear and vibrant as
golden beads dropped
into a crystal dish,
but Adam Marsh drew
his worn fur cap down
closer about his ears
and scowlingly took a
shortcut towards his
deSolate home.
He had neither
chick nor child, only
money. He hardened
his soul against yule-
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1919-12-16
FOR Housekeeping rooms
heated. B. A. Barnes, Phone 93W.

FOR SALE-Twenty acre tract near
city-three blocks from best part Of
town-ten acres can be cultivated and
is now planted. $4,000. Easy terms
to responsible party. Inquire at the
Herald office. tt.
FOR SALE-S0 acres of fine. level
meadow land, part suitable for tim
othy,3h miles northwest of Copeland,
east side of river, for $4,000, one
third cash-John Hiberly, Cotton,
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Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1919-12-16

When butter wrappers are TO De
mailed, full postage must be included,
seven cents for 500 or less and II
cents for each thousand.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1919-12-16

She sat beneath the mistletoe
without the slightest fear;
She felt no wild, glad tremor, though
She knew he fingered near;
She sat there calm and unafraid,
And sleepiiy ne yawned, for they'd
Been married for a year.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-07
STILL FEELS WARS HAND
Returned From France, Lieutenant
Haines Goes to Hospital

After nearly two years with the
American forces abroad, First Lieuten-
ant Harry e. Haines, 1907 Snyder
avenue, has returned to this city for
brief visit with his parents. He is
going to New York city, where we will
undergo treatment at the Red Cross
hospital for injuries received to a leg
!. while in France.
lieutenant Haines. who was on the
, staff of the Philadelphia General Hos =
pital before he entered the service in
October. I0iT, was attached to Base
Hospital No. 90. at Hyern, France,
during most of the period he spent over
seas. The institution was known to
the French as San Salvador hospital.
and accommodated from 5000 to 10000
convalescent officers at all times.
Because of the injuries to his leg, the
lieutenant was granted furlough after
the signing of the armisticc. He spent
his leave in Italy, where he interviewed
the pope while in Rome.
Just before he sailed for France, in
June. 1918, Lieutenant Haines was
married to Miss Margaret Forsythe. of
Pittsburgh He will return to Philadel-
phia to practice as soon as the injury to
his leg has been remedied
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-07
MRS. A. J. FERRY
DIES IN HOSPITAL
Wife of Bethany Temple Pastor
Had Been III Six Months
With Pneumonia

Mrs. Asa j. Ferry, wife of the Rev.
DR.. Asa j. Ferry, pastor of Bethany
Temple Presbyterian Church, Fifty
third and Spruce streets, died last night
in the Presbyterian Hospital after an
illness of six months.
Mrs. Ferry became ill with influenza
last autumn. This developed into pneu
monia. For the last three months she
has been fighting bravely, but last night
succumbed.
She leaves three boys. aged eight,
five and three years. They are being
cared for now by Mrs. Mundell, Mrs.
Ferry's mother, who came here from
Canada when her daughter became ill.
DR.. Ferry has been pastor of Bethany
Temple eleven years. Nine years ago
last September he took Mrs. Ferry to
the parsonage as bride. They were
married in Birtel, Manitoba, Canada,
Mrs. Ferry's home.
The funeral services will be conducted
Thursday afternoon at two o'clock in
Bethany Temple. The Rev. DIR. George
+. Pentacost, pastor of Bethany Pres
byterian Church, will have charge. as
sisted by the Rev. DR.. George G. Mahy,
of the General Assembly's evangelistit
committee, who has been associated
with DR.. Ferry the last year and q
half in war work community service.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-07
COMMON TONGUE
ADVOCATED HERE
international Language Con-
gress to Be Suggested Be-
fore Poor Richards

The adoption of common language,
preferably either English or French.
throughout the world is urged by Ar
thur Elliot Sproul, of New York. Mr.
Sproul has recently returned from a
protracted stay in Russia. He will
speak tonight before the Poor Richard
Club.
He suggests the calling of an inter
national language congress, composed
Of Il committee of three eminent schOl-
ars from each country. This congress
will determine the language most fitted
to apply to all nations. Mr.. Sproul does
not favor any manufactured language.
such as Esperanto. He believes that
the English language is the most widely
used in the world today.
Mr.. Sproul said that he had learned,
from difficulties seen in Russia and
other parts Of Europe that common
tongue was essential in doing away
with the vital differences which have
heretofore been the cause of the world S
wars. Such common medium of eX-
preston, he said. would make possible
the elimination of insidious propaganda
by one nation against another; be of
great value in conducting business en-
terprises cement friendships and lead
to universal brotherhood of man
lessen ignorance and illiteracy and per
nit of the different nations understand
ing each others ideals and aspirations,
md ca do awov with thp root of inter =
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-07
>Kin Demand
Room in Welcome

Continued from Page One
cate German machine gun nests. He
was killed July 16.
His body was found twenty miles
beyond the fighting lines. He was
buried at Aisne, France. / feel it my
duty to help in every way ] can to wei
come his comrades"
Appeal for Fathers
One sister made an appeal for the
fathers. They haven't been mentioned
much in this welcome plan" she said.
'l'm sure it is simply through over
sight. But you see our mother has
been dead five years. And I know that
'Buddie' will look, first of all, for dear
old dads face among the welcomers.
I think the fathers are just ms eager to
see their boys as are the mothers and
sisters and swcethearts''
Corporal r. j. A. Lees probably will
be one of the happiest Of the return
ing soldiers, for his little crippled sis
ter. is to be allowed on the welcome
boat. The mother, a widow, appealed
for two permits today.
'I'll be so happy that my little
daughter can be there to welcome the
boy" she said. He was gassed last
July and has been in hospital much of
the time. We're wanting him sadly at
our house.
Two young girls, who blushingly ad-
mitted they were not relatives of any
men in the Iron" Division. Just good
friends, were turned away disap-
pointed
You see," explained Mrs. w. l..
Mann, who is in charge of giving out
the permits, I'VE cant possibly waive
the rule and give permits to other than
relatives. These long lines OF mothers,
wives and sisters today are not hand
full compared to all who have applied
and who are expected to apply. 1t will
be all we can possibly do to accom-
modate the near relatives. Every mail
brings letters from parents and friends
all over the state, asking information
about the home coming of the Iron
Division. For a week we have been
receiving applications, verbally and by
letter, and each day the number in =
creases.
Most of them ask for permits to the
welcome boats and the grand stand
Some offer their services in any capacity
needed and most of them express their
gratitude for this welcome to theil
|
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-07
BREAK EVEN WITH THIEVES
Police Recover Half Of Cars Stolen
in Last Few Hours

The police report a fifty fifty"
break with automobile thieves this
afternoon.
Two garages were entered early today
and one of the two cars stolen has been
recovered. One of two machines stolen
from the street yesterday also was re-
covered.
Thieves broke the lock of garage
door at FELTON, street and Girard ave-
nue. early this morning and obtained
an $500 car belonging to Richard C..
Founders. of 811O Master street. A
car belonging to Robert Peoples, of 1241
West College avenue, stolen in the same
manner from garage on Marston
street above Thompson, was recovered
at Twenty sixth and Master streets.
The automobile of Porter X. Murray,
of 1912 Jefferson street, Harrisburg,
which was stolen from in front of the
University Museum. Thirty third and
Spruce streets. yesterday, was recoy-
cred today at Twenty fourth and Wal
nut streets by Patrolman Keating.
Thieves stole a car belonging to NJ. II.
Leven, 1895 North Seventeenth street,
in front of Seventh and Brown streets
last night. 1t is valued at 5000.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-07
|YECCMAN TAKEN
IN POLICE DUEL.
Shots in Flight Over Housetops
Follow Demand to
Surrender
TRAPPED ON MARKET ST.
Burglar Alarm Reports Safe
Cracking in Clothing
Store Near Tenth

Oscar Skinner. n negro. Locust street
near Tenth, was caught after n thrilling
4 revolver duel with two detectives and a
patrolman on the roofs of Market street
buildings, between Fifteenth and Six
teenth streets, following his discovery
before the cracked safe Of the Becker
Clothing Company. 1914 Market street.
Detectives Mccullough and McFar =
land responded to the burglar alarm in
the Becker store about IL o'clock last
night. They found the safe had been
drilled and opened and its valuable con =
tents lying on the floor and the yegg
man stood nearby, wrapping up his
tools.
Covering him with revolvers. the de
tcctives demanded the yeggman sur
render. His reply was q shot, follow
ing which he lodged up the stairs and
made his way to the roof the detectives
in hot pursuit.
The yeggman temporarily escaped.
vor almost half an hour the search on
housetops was in vain. then he was
finally discovered hiding behind n sign.
near the place he had reached on the
roof. Seeing he was discovered, the
man jumped up and ran again.
After running west over several roofs
4 the men took refuge behind chimney
and opened fire on the detectives and
Patrolman Clark. who had joined them
after hearing the first shot. The attack
ing party spread apart and its members
were just about to make rush on the
position when the ycggman announced
that he had run out of ammunition and
would surrender.
The contents of the safe had been
neatly gone over and the valuables
placed in piles on the floor, the things
II he thief did not want having been care
fully replaced in the safe. The safe con
tanned money and other valuables. Sew
eral of the best suits in the store had
been prepared for carrying away also.
The safe was opened by an expert,
the police say.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-07
HIGH SPEED BILL
UP FOR SCRUTINY
Chamber Of Commerce May Set
Rest Example on SaIus
Transit Measure
TRIGG DOUBTS SERIOUSNESS

Business mems associations and other
civic organizations probably will take
action on the Salus bill, providing FOR
special referendum election to allow
voters to decide which solutions of the
high speed transit problem they prefer.
Ernest T. Trigg said that the execu-
tive council Of the Chamber of Com
merce will consider the bill at its meet
ing tomorrow IL "the new bill is to
be taken Seriously The other nsso-
Citations are expected to fall in line, e.
pecially those vitally concerned in the
high speed program.
William 8. Twining, director Of city
transit, favors the bill. A. Merritt
Taylor, former director, whose proposed
system would be under fire at the special
election refuses to commit himself until
he studies the bill.
The Salus bill arose from a desire
upon the part Of the city administration
to change the Taylor plans for ones
that tney DeleVe WOulu De more Dr0C-
tical and economical. The existing
transit plans are laws. fixed by state
statutes and city ordinances. Loans
have been authorized for specific lines
to be built. The Salus bill would set
aside these laws and place in the
hands of City Councils the power of
calling a referendum Of the voters of
Philadelphia. In this vote it would be
decided whether the Taylor plans were
to remain or be rejected. In the latter
case, the unexpended portion of the
S63 900 900 bond issue authorized by
popular vote of the Philadelphia cleo
torate for transit purposes would re-
vert to lump sum to be reapportioned.
As it now stands, the bond issue has
been split up into portions, by city or
dinances, to be expended as directed
for the construction of the North and
South Broad street, the Frankford, the
Darby and the Northwest high speed
lines.
Mr.. Twining's idea is that several
changes should be made in construction
plans. He does not believe the unit
system, as planned by Mr.. Taylor.
could be leased advantageously to the
Philadelphia Rapid Transit Company or
to any other company. His plans
would call for curtailment of subway
work as now planned and an extension
of the elevated system in outlying dis
tricts.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-07
PHIL LADELPHIA WILL SEE
"FL YLNG CIRCUS" COMBATS
American Planes "BduIe Captured German Fokkers and
Enlist Interest in Victory Loan Here and Other Cities

Philadelphia will shortly have an op-
portunity to see the famous 'hying cir
Gus" air ''combats" with which army
aviators will stimulate interest in the
Victory Liberty Loan.
The first of these 'combat ts' will be
staged over the cities of New York,
New Orleans and Los Angeles Thurs
day afternoon at 80 O'Clock and will
shortly reach this city in the course Of
their tour of the country.
From three bases the "hying cir
cuses" will travel on special trains in
regular circus fashion. Forty expert
mechanics attached to each unit will
take down the airplsnes at the conclu-
sion of each performance and will re-
assemble them on the following
morning.
Two Stages Of Battle"
The battles in the air will con
sist of two stages. First, a group of
slow flying American bombing planes
will be attacked by unit of captured
"Fokkers," which were actually cap
tured from the Germans. These "Fok-
kers," in turn, will be attacked by
American planes Of the fast type piloted
by American. French and british
aces Battle formation will be ad :
hered to and in every respect the com :
bat will be realistic.
Fifteen hundred New Year shooters
will open the Liberty Loan drive with
a parade in South Philadelphia on
April 10. II will be the first time in
the history of the city that mummers
parade as a body on day other than
January /.
A reviewing stand will be erected in
front Of the Third Riesinent Armory.
Special ceremonier. pelading the vn-
yelling And dediestin a n'namsnt'
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-07
IMPORTING
SCHEME MERE HOAX
Labor Department Inspector
Says It Couldn't Be Done
Unknown to Him
PLANS HACKERS PHANToMs

These must be phantom Chinamen,"
said j. J. Moran, inspector Of the State
Department of Labor and Industrial
Employment, in denying the report that
there was n plan to bring Chinese labor
into this country.
II know personally every one Of the
1s0 employment agencies in this city.
Every agency must give bond Of $1,000
to this department before license to
open as bureau is granted.
Besides, we make thorough investi-
CATION of all of these agencies, and it is
certain that nothing in violation of the
United States law against the bring
ing of Chinese labor into this country,
such as this is, would pass me unno-
ticed."
The report that there was an organi-
zation known as the international La =
boz Supply Corporation, which had
headquarters in the Witherspoon Build
ing, preparing to bring Chinese labor
into the country was printed by the
morning newspapers.
1--WE know no such man as H. j.
Fallon,' purporting to be the vice pres
ident of this scheme to import Chinese
labor at this time when we have none
too many jobs for our people already
here. And as for Nov Fung, who is
well known and vouched for, he's not
known and vouched for around here
l guess he, too, is phantom" said In
spector Moran.
Neither the Witherspoon Building
nor. any other Office building in this
city knows of Messrs. Fallon and
Fung.