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New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-12-12
A CHRISTMAS c E

The Italians have a pretty story
about why children get presents at
Christmas.
They say that when the Wise Men
were on their way TO find the Christ
Child they were stopped by a woman
who was standing in the door of her
house.
where are you going?" She asked
them. "We are going to find the
Christ Child" they answered.
And what are you carrying?" she
inquired. These are our gifts" they
said, "for He is born a King, and we
must offer Him the most precious
things we have"
Il should like TO go with you, and
take my gift to Him." said the wo-
man: but first ! must sweep my
house. Do not wait for me ! will
come after you"
So the Wise Men went on tn cir
way.
When the woman's house was all
in order. il was nearly dark. She
made ready her gift, and started after
the Wise Men, but they were OUT of
sight. She wandered far and wide,
seeking the way to the newborn
King, but she never found il.
And now, they say, she comes every
year with gifts for all the children.
and hopes that some little child may
be the Chr st Child The Educational
Review.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-12-12

prudence, and preparedness are en-
ployed on the Mexican border there
will be repetitions of the Columbus
outrages; and |, for one. want the
Senate and the country to know that
my colleague and | and Mr.. Hayden,
the Member Of the House of Re
representatives. from Arizona, have for
eight and a half years constantly
inycterately-uTged and pleaded with
the War Department at least to pro
tect the lives OF citizens Of the Unit
ed States IN the United States but
adjacent to the border"
Paying his respects to Baker, As
hurst continued. There is nc re-
greet SO keen, SO poignant that can
come to a public official as TO re-
fleet that by his cowardice, by hs
supineness and his inaction he has
failed to protect the citizens OF his
own country from aggressions OF
bandits from an adjoining country.
There is nothing that will wound the
honor of a nation SO deeply, that
will stain its flag SO indelibly as to
yield supincly to the aggressions OF
outlaws" The Senator declared he
had called the attention OF Mr.
Baker, with "tiresome repetition to
conditions along the border, without
result, until the policy OF the War
Department has emboldened and en-
I|couTaRed the various contending
factions IN Mexico to believe that
American lives may be sacrificed with
impunity and that the only punish
ment they will receive will be r.
be slapped on the wrGst.'" lie de-
clared that all he sought IN his re
solution was protection for Amer
can citizens IN the United States,
saying. q doubt whether ! could get
a resolution passed providing that
American citizens who go 10 Mex
leo shall not be obligld 20 seek
shelter under the flag ~ iiaiti,
Panama, and Liberia, when an Of
tense IS threatened against them"
But this doubt must have been re-
moved when Immediately after As
hurst had concluded hi, remarks,
Senator Fall (Republican) presented
his resolution Tor ilsolpliuing Gar
rama. Senator Shields. Democrat
interrupted Ashurst's statement with
the declaration that there Is NO
question but What ne is right, that
II relations with Mexico constitute
the most discreditable and humiliat-
ing chapter OF our iorGgn-rclations
history"
Contrasting tn manner III which
tarranza has permitted Americans TO
be maSsacrel, robbed. and outraged.
with the cclerity with whr@h q Brit
,sh Government. the parallel speaks
yolours in coatcmpt Of the cringiur
policy of 10 Wilson Admin s'r5t'on
The flmc ha, come when we NAV
tolerate no longer the rnw'-'ic" ~
Officials who have snarhc''' su'ne-
Carrauza uilst tale hl- medicine 4
f. ra trh .fufnt. tered h.nofcruur
a'ir .t.h "fhrce-fn.I u-ir
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-12-12
A CHRISTMAS CAROL

What means this glory round our
feet"
The Mapi unused, more bright tina
NORM"
And voices chanted clear and sweet.
To-day the Prince of Peace i,
bornl"
What means that star" the Shep-
herds said,
That brightens through the rock,
glen?"
And angels answering overhead,
Sang, Peace on earth. goodwill to
menf"
'Tis eighteen hundred years and more
Since those sweet oracles were
dumb;
We wait for Him. like them of yore
Alas, He seems so slow TO come
But it was said, in words of gold,
No time OF sorrow e'er shall dim.
That little children might be bold
In perfect trust TO come to Him
All round about our feet shall shine
A light like that the wise men saw
IF we our loving wills incline
To that sweet Life which is the
Law.
So shall we learn 10 understand
The simple fai'h of shepherds ther
And. clasning kindly hand N hand.
Sing. Peace on earth. goodwill t.
menp
But thev who do their souls NJ
wrong,
But keen AZ eve the faith of morn
Shall dailv hear The annel-eonp.
TODAY the Prince Of Peace is
bornl"
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-12-12
CARE IN POSTING CHRISTMAS
LETTERS

Il didn't wan; a story book ] didn't
want a doll;
] didn't want a thirnble or a satin
parasol
didn'' want a bonnet
With a curly feather on il.
And everything that Santa brought.
I didn't want at ALL
And so. tonight, ] got z note from
Mr.. Santa Claus.
Explaining how il hapDened. and he
said il was because
He never GOT the letter,
And that lit'le oirls ha1 better
Have all their mail ~ Christmas
posted bv their Pas anf Ms -
Mrs. John Van SAINT.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-12-12
CONSTANT CHRISTMAS

The sky can still remember
The earliest Christmas morn,
When in the cold December
The Saviour Christ was born.
And still in darkness clouded,
And still in MONDAY light,
II feels its far depth crowded
With angels fair and bright
% never-fading splendor;
o never-silent songi
Still keep the green earth tender,
Still keep the grey earth strong
Still keep the brave earth dreamins
OF deeds that shall be done,
| While children's lives come stream
ing
Like sunbeams from the sun
No star unfolds its glory,
No trumpet wind is blown,
But tells the Christmas story
In music of its own.
No eager strife of mortals
In busv field or town
But sees the open portals
Through which the Christ came
down,
O angels sweet and splendid.
Throng in our hearts and sine
The wonders which attended
The coming of the King,
Till we too. boldly pressing
Where once the angels trod.
Climb Befhleh ms hill of blessing.
And find the Son Of God.
Phillips Brooks.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-12-12

Brest, from where II took six week.
for the battalion TO reach Fluery
where they arrived just twenty-foui
hours before the signing Of the
armistice.
The noise Of cannoD and guns wa,
deafening, suddenly there was a sill
nce IKE the grave When the sol
dicrs learned what II meant they
went wild with JOY, some OF them
grabbed each other and began to
dance iu the trenches. Even the
German soldiers were delighted
While the German prisoners were
oyerjoyed. They fully realized that
little story which Their kaiser had
told them about ~conquering France
III two months was simply ridiculous,
but If the war kept on France and
the Allies would surely conquer
Germany.
The prisoners struck Mr. Lorrimer
a. being a stol:d ignorant set. !
believe il was their beloved emperor
who once spoke Of the lower class.
as being good for cannon fodder"
They had developed enough intel
heence TO BE- tired OF the war they
were sick Of fighting and wanted to
20 home
After the armtstice Mr.. Iorr mer
spent seven months repairing tele-
phone and telegraph lines aud sta.
tions IN France-this was his work
IN the army when he enlisted.
Mr.. Lorrimer thinks France is a
most beautiful country and hove
some day 20 make an extensive trip
il.
The Methodist church has a new
pastor Mr.. George Dittmar. an Ohio
man. A few DAYS after his arrival
Mrs Floyd Rice and Mr.. Dittmar
suggested the LADIES' of the church
give a social to the Young neople of
Chama. Mr.. John Boyce, Mr.. Roy
Gochnauer with Corporal Cooley
donated the han the ladies of the
gave the cake and sandwiches
MrS. FLOYD Rice ard NJ Dt'mar gave
the coffee. sugar and prizes to hos
who won IN the games Mrs Rice
presided over TIRE entertainment in ?
most charm nc manner.
II was = delightful event a,i al
voted a thank YOU 10 ihos~ who SO
generously gave the entertainment.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-12-12
6RILLS BAKER FOR
COWARDICE AND INACTION

Washington, Dec lO-tSpecial cor
respondence)-One Of the worst grill
lings TO which our neuter Admins.
tration has been subjected since %
assumed power was handed TO u u
the Senate recently by Ashurst oi
Arizona, who has heretofore been a
loyal, not TO say abjeci, supporter OF
President Wilson and his flock of
official misfits. Ashurs; was goaded
to his remarks by the repeated re
fussl OF Pansy Baker. our fancy
Secretary Of War, to take any mea-
sures looking toward the protection
Of American citizens along our Dor
ders. They followed a resolution IN
troduced by him directing the paciiist
Secretary TO employ the milsars
forces Of the United States IN protect
ing the lives Of American citizens
IN the United States" from murderou,
Mexican outlaws.
1T seems beyond the domain o.
possibility to impress the War De
partInent with The fact that American
citizens in the United States hav-
been AID are now IN peril from the
aggressions and raids of outlaws and
muderous bandits that assemble be
low the ID~fernational line" declared
Ashurst. at has become tiresome
Tor me to visit the War Department
and to be told the same story, namely
that your request will have consider
alton and then see the officials OF
the War Department motor ont 10
play golf or tennis instead OF con-
ederfne these questions. know a.
well as any man can know the futrre
that unless Judgment. courage
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-12-12
CHRISTMAS DAY, 1913.

ed in o~vercoat, cap, mittens, etc.
the other is ragged and has no coat
OF m%ittens; his hands are in his
pockets and he shivers with cold.
Harry-Hello, Bob, where are you
bound for this cold day? The day
before Christmas, tool Have you
bought all your Christmas presents F!
I've got mine all tied up ready to
send.
Bob-No, l couldn't buy any pres
ents this year Granny said she
couldn't spare me any money. My
little sister Rose is sick, you know,
and it takes all our money to buy
food and medicine.
Harry-Oh, l sayi That's too bad
Can't you earn some money TO buy
your little Sister a present!
Bob-That's what I'm going to do
this morning. | saw a fine doll in
Peters window. 1t was only ten
cents, too. Seems to me ] can sure
ly earn ten centsl
ENTER a man with two suitoases,
bundles. and an umbrella.)
Man Ito Bob)-Ho. boyl Do you
want to arm a quarter!
Bob-Yes, indeed, sir.
Maxwell, carry this suitcase to
the Highland Hotel for me. Two
grips. an umbrella, and all these
bundles are too much for me to
carry. and on the day before Christ
mas. tooi
fBob takes suitcase.)
Bob-Good-bye, Harry, Now little
Rose sure can have her dolly, and
some big sugar plums, tool
(Exeunt all, Harry to right, others
to left.l- Normal Institute and
Primary Plans
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-12-12
TO PREVENT A T

When Santa clr- down the chin
ney
With his heavy pack Of toys,
How does he know which stockings
are girls,
And which belong 10 boys
Suppose he should fll boys stock
ings
And should give top, guns, and mar
bles to girls
with Tea-sets aud dolle-Oh my
Wouldn't there be a cry
It's no use 10 borrow trouble
~ this TIM so full Of JOY,
But IN ni this nos, on my stock
InpS toe
Dear Santa, I'm a boy
Laura + Armitage,
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-12-12
H WISER WAY.

(By Harriet Catherine Evans
A Dialogue for Two Boys
First Boy
Tomorrow is Christmas,
Old Santa will come
With his sleigh and reindeer,
And his things for some.
Second Boy
Huh You think you'll be one
He'll bring something to,
But you've been bad,
I'm sorry for you,
(Shakes head
First Boy
Well, if I've been bad
It's hopeless for you,
For you'll get nothing
II we all get our due.
Second Boy
You think you know
Well, think you should,
(Smiles knowingly
But old Santa won't know
II I've not been good.
First Boy
lie won't Well I'll tell him
II ALL So therel
Hen know Of your meannesS
And chen you'll carel
Emphasizes this with a shake OF
the f%orefuuger and a bow of the
hcad)
Second Boy
II you tell on me
III tell on you, too;
What how, Mister,
Are you going to do?
as he says YOU" he makes a deep
bow 10 the other.)
First Boy
Well. ] tell you what wen have 10 do.
You be still. and ! will too.
Ole smiles at other who smiles
Second Boy
Well, yes. 7 think that's the wise
way.
II we want some presents or
Christmas Day.
Both Shaking hands as they speak,
So here's nv hand that promise
not 70 tell
II WOW have not behaved So very
we'll.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-12-12
c r E A 7 N E s s
MAJ GrayerlinR

No great deed is ever done by
ialterers who ask for certainty
George Elliott
Some one has SAID the greatest
decoration won by the soldiers IN
the great war was not the CroiH-de-
Guerre of France, the Victoria eros,
of England, or the distinguished Ser
vice Cross of our own country but
the Wooden Cross
The simple rough hewn Gross
which marks the place where lie
those who counted not their lives
dear to themselves but who gave
themselves in service, IS the noblest
monument on earth"
The one who said this could not
have realized how IT sounded One
who stops TO think knows that every
man who went into the war and
faithfully did his bit. Offered his
life his all freely and willingly for
his country No one tired to save
hrs life a fact the above statement
implies.
Some of those who re eIyed these
famous decorations went through
greater dangers than Some Of those
who were killed.
In this country we have a way Of
clarifying the dead which brings
often injustice to the living Death
comes TO each and al II IS the end
ing of our stay in this world. but
in itself it bring nothing 10 an IN
dividual
Life is what gives glory and honor
II is our acts while alive that bring
or .atness to a human being
To me the greatest heroes of the
war are those. who NAV or NAV no.
have received the famous decorations
those who lost their arms. legs. sight
under thu sc conditions thew who "a
cheerfrIlv. 10 'he best thew
can as thew watch 'he ion" veer-
go BY before being called to .Ee 49,
side.
Such a one is me greatest hero N
world he IL 4-rly : great soil :
Mr.. RAYMOND Iorrirner g one Of
our Chama bows who snenf about
ten months IN France, landing at
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-12-12
CONSTANT CHRISTMAS

Il is the custom to celebrate Christ
mas but one day in the year. We
have been accustomed 10 think that
the Christmas message Of old is the
only Christmas message given TO the
peoples of earth. Phillips Brooks,
with deeper insight gave Ms this
message to remind ua that every
day should be lived IN the spirit
of Christmas :" and that the glory
of the lord" which ,hone round
about the shepherds OF the hills still
shines in the ncyer-fading ,plendor
of sun and stars. An life that strives
through love and service toward TIL
highest and best may hear continual
~ the echo of the glad angels song.
Glory to God in the highest,
And on earth. peace. good will
toward men"
From eearson 81 Martin Studio. in
Reading
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-12-12
PROTECT THE WATERS

The water Of New Mcx-
ico are much more extensive than
is generally understood. Because Of
this lack Of information, comparative
~ little attention has been paid ia
she development OF the irrigation
possibilities. True a considerable
area is already under irrigation But
So far it is only a fair start
The State Record has also called
attention 10 the danger that, unls s
the waters Of interstate streams be
looked after, much water that right
fully belongs 20 the state may be
diverted to neighboring states That
this danger is present unless some
thing is done a. once, II evident We
need not think that waters may
forever be wasted.
From Austin, TNas comes this
news dispatch regarding the fccos
river
For the purpose Of Investigation
the record- bear ug on tho use of
the waters OF the upper recos river.
as demanded by a resolution adopt
cd by the legislature which alleged
that New Mcxico Is using nor than
her share Of the Pccos river waters
for irrigation purposes, Assistant At
torney General John Maxwell left
today for Pecos City He probably
will also 90 to Santa Fc and (arls
bad. n NJ
IN the event the charges are borne
out Attorney General {. NJ Curcton
VII institute an Original proceeding
IN Tho United State CuUTfmt court
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-12-12
PATRIOTIC. %

Which would you Ike best, nay liz
tie Hugh,
Your stocking filed, or your half.
worn shoe
Our way or the way Du'ch people
do ?"
"Oh, fill my stocking for me" Hugh
said,
NV roughish Hugh with the curly
head;
"Tll hang il up when ! go to bed
You like American way, J see"
ooh, yes. American way for me
My stocking will hold the most
said he.
NJ. Currier. Cassion's Little
Folks.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-12-12

EVERYWHERE, everywhere. Christmas
tonight.
Christmas in lands of the fir tree
and pine,
Christmas IN lands of the palm tree
and vine,
Christmas where snow-peaks stand
solemn and white,
Christmas where corn fields lie sun
nv and bright.
Christmas where children are hope
FIJI and gay,
Christmas where old men are patient
and gray,
Christmas where peace. like a dove
in his flight,
Broods DER brave men in the thick
of the fight,
Everywhere. everywhere, Christmas
tonight
For the Christ-child who comes is
the master of ALL
No palace toe great and no cottage
too small.
Phillips Brooks.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-12-12
CURTAILEp TRAIN SER
VICE TO SAVE coal

The curtailed tram service to con-
sery, coal is the outstanding pro-
blcm before the corporation commits
sion al present The southern Pa
ciiic reports that it will not cut pas
senger train service, but Will also add
another train This road usess oil
for fuel over ITS entire line from
New Orleans to the Pacific coast.
No report has been received from
the Rock Island and the +. p & S
W as to changes III passenger tram
service over their lines. There is a
report that the Golden State limited
over these lines has been annulled
But no official report has been r.
relyed.
The Denver and Rio Grande Rail
road will run a combination pass
euger and baggage car on the freight
train between Antonito to Santa Fe
every other day, w + Green, as
sistant general manager. wires the
corporation commission This train
will leave Antonito Tuesdays. Thurs
days, and Saturdays and Santa Fe
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
T. Parker, general manager OF
western lines Of the Santa Fe Rail-
way at Amarillo, wires the corpora
ton as follows on Monday:
Following instructions from d.
rector general through reg onal d.
rectors to curtail passenger train
mileage in coal burning terruory
thirty-three per cent, a number of
changes become effective on the
Santa Fe IN New Mexico Monday De-
cembcr 9Th"
Only two trains will be operated
between Santa Re and Lamy One
leaves at 800 A NJ, and returns 10
Santa Fe al II 20 The second leaves
AT 400 p. M. and returns after mid
night at ESQ A. NJ.
Nos. 8G and SOS the daylight ira ms
between Albuquerque and Fl Paso
are taken off, leaving only the nigh,
service between those points.
Trains Nos. ol0 and II between La
lunta and Denver are annulled.
Regarding main line trains the fol-
n1ice has been issued bv the
Fe First and second sections
OF No. !, the lmited will he con.
solidated out of Chicago TO Kansas
City II divides al Kansas City, run
ming in W sections to Los Angeles.
Trains Nos. J and p ars consolid-
ated out of Chicago 10 Kansas CITY
hey divide, one sect on rum
ming by way Of Amarillo and Clovis.
The other va La Junta and consolid-
AT Albuquerque
Coming east Nc. p is 4unullci 10.
Angeles 10 Albuquerque the equip
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-12-12
~SEASONABLE S%ERMONETTE

Cheerfulness is a personal pos
session, but you car
Hand some of It on to thosc
whose weary, drab lives
Represent naught but a grin
struggle to exist, whose
Inheritance is labour and sor-
row-stranger to JOY,
So, in kindly spirit, go forth
seek. and find some of i.
These joyless ones. Bring some
cheer into their lives.
Make it a Christmas resolve
that you will, out of your
Abundance DR. sufficiency, make
with kindly heart. the
Sun to shine at Christmas -
one poor home at least.
Do this, and the deed shall brinr
you such sweet Joy
And satisfaction that the re.
memberance of il will make.
Your own Christmas a "happy
n in deed and in truth,
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-12-12
A DECEMBER SPELLING LESSON

For nine children holding I'D letters
to spell the word CHRISTMAS.
AL
The incest word there is TO smell
Is lust the one we mean to tell:
The meet dsv Of al the wear
Is this one we will show Won her.
Zach in turn. holding up ietterr
c H r ! s T M A s
All-Christmasi
Bertha E. Bush.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-12-12
CHRISTMAS DAY 1878.

Heap on more wood the wind Is
chill;
But let it whistle rs 1t will,
Wen keep our Christmas merry
still"-SCott.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-12-12

Christmas morning poor Jack Horn
er
Sat on the floor and cried
Whats the matter. Jack my bow"
Said Old Mother Goose and sighed
u wanted some plums. some juicy
plums,"
Said Jack with a look forIorn,
Pm sure that Santa made a mis-
take. s
For he left me Boy Blues tin hornr
Marion Mitchell
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-12-12

The best of Christmas JOY.
Dear little girl or boy.
That comes on that merry-making
day.
Is the happiness of giving
To another child that's living.
Where Santa Claus has never found
his way"
Selected
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-12-12
HIS CHRITMAs MONEY

/. (By Maude M. Grant
For Two Small Boys and a Large Boy
Scene: The street. Two boys
meet. One boy Harry, is well dress
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-12-12

The boil weevil. n two wears. has
reduced the production ~ Sea Island
cotton from an annual average OF
9,Go bales to about D.oU bales.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-12-12
SUGGESTIVE

Song ........... A Christmas Carol
Taken from school song book
Story of Christmas
INtNlt dllOn -ssss1-rs rr-aH ..sH
.......... The First Christmas Eve
NtAll aIon r'--s+a+t .H--s
-. ........ Quite like a Stocking
"A Christmas Lullaby"
Reading ............. santa Claus
Recitation ........... .......
Care in Posting Christmas Letters"
Dialogue ...... THE Wiser Way"
Recitation Constant Christmas
Song .......... Christmas Carol"
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-12-12

! And it came to pass in those
\ days of old that the Christ was
I born unto Bethlehem in Judea.
! And the shepherds abiding with
I their flocks in the fields and
J keeping watch at night were
! led by the brilliancy of a star
! to the first great Teacher Of
! the Christian World.
II 10 through this inspiration
! that our live. and our ideals
I continue to grow better, and
! yet the wild jubilanee of last
! Christmas, possibly through
\ victory in war, possibly because
J drunk with unesrned profits,
\ the day was wrongly oelebrst-
\ ed.
May suggest this year a
Christmas conforming to the
! teachings of Christ. Food for
those who hunger, raiment for
those thinly clad, rest to the
\ weary. comfort to those who
are i'll and brotherly love.
J May your programs and
pleasures reflect the message
of the past, Peace on earth,
! good will toward men"
\ CHRISTMAS GREETINGS TO
! ALL.
Jonathan n. Wagner,
State Superintendent OF Public
Instruction.