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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-23
MEETINGS TONIGHT.

Bethany Band
Bl4cksirlths Union.
Brandywine Fire CO.
Smyth Pest, g. A. Il.
Waneta Council, d. P
Calanthe Lodge, X of P.
humanity Circle, b. Of L.
CoriRtblan Lodge, ; Of H.
Patternmakers Association.
Crusaders Castle, X G. L.
IIlrcka Conciave, s. W NJ
Fame Castle, A o. X Nj. c.
Board OF Trustees, 4 O. H
Industry Lodge. A. O. L. w
Germania Temple, l. G. "
-Igrcka Council, Jr O. L y NJ
Cernthian Lodge. 4 f. 4 A. NJ
Cherokee Tribe, 1npd O. R. ~
Dihgent Council, Jr O L 4 NJ
German Beneficial Society. No. /.
Peerless CencIave, II or 5 w NJ.
Mutual Tncampmeut, |. O O. f.
Sheet Metal Workers. Local No 293
East End German Democratic Club.
Guiding Star Temple. No. &, O. of u.
Morel EHcampment, No. |, @. h. FL.
Harmony Council, No. l, l. + Of 4.
Wilmington Lodge, No 10, l. O G. I.
Snowflake Lodge, No. to, L. 4. B. Il. \.
Camp Earrel. Ne. |, Spanish War Veterans
Car and Ship Painters Protective Asso.
y Z. S Zion German Lutheran Church
Camp 7I26, Royal Neighbors of America
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-23
CALLOUS BRUTALITY.

There docs not often creep into the news
columns, we arc happy to say, the nc
count Of more brutal and cailous exhibit
tion Of cruelty than that recorded on Fri
day in connection with the shipment Of
horses in open box cars and IN zero
weather The outrage against every
humane instinct is not n-thc least naillatcd
nv the explanation that the angmals which
were frozen to death were oil and worth
less, anyhow, and destined for the siaugh
tering pen Indeed. I'll" representative
of the concern 70 whom the horses Wcre
shipped in this city only added mi tu the
fire Of intense Indignation with which tho
story was rad when he had the harClhood,
the brutal indifference, to rrmark That
tha custom Of shipping livestock IN omen
cars In midwlntcr was habitual snd his
further statement that Yesterday We
resrived a shipment with eighteen hogs
dead was but smother damuluK nfany
II there is no law to pcnaiize such
practice, no means II bringing - justice
the consigncc or tln shipper, there suri iy
is some way of reaching the railroad
off cials who are guilty Of practice So
revolving 10 every consideration of hil-
manity II ought not 70 he necessary
to depend upon Law To prevent the useless
torture of these helpless tncId9 OF man
kind. and if the humane societies car do
nothing to bring the guilty to justice
and compel different course IN the
future. the management Of the railway
company responsible for this and other
like shipments ought of - own motion
to sec 10 it that such horrors shall be
stopped ut once Men capable Of such
cruelty ought to BE shipped aaT,.as
country themselves III open box cars When
the temperatures are at zero. Then,
perhaps, if they survived, rs some Of
these horses di3 not, their imagination
might be touched and little Of the
spirit Of human kindness ind It's way into
their cold hearts Philadelphia Ledger
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-23
WANTS FLAG ON XMAS TREES.
Haacrstown Legion Post Starts Cam
paign For Idea.

HaFcr.town, Dec. 23.--The Hagers-
town Chamber of Commerce has m
dor-ed the campaign having for it's ptIr-
pose the placing of an American flag on
top OF every Christmas tree in this COM
munity. Tho Chamber Of Commerce re-
fcrred the matter to the local post OF the
American Legion, which hns requcs ed
ministers To urge the placing Of flag
on trees. The Hagerstown Rotary Club,
which will erect a large cedar tree in
the public square, will be requested TO
fall in with the idea
Tho backing the campaign say tho
aag stands for the things Christ lived
and died for, and would be pledge for
the support Of American Institutions and
American ideals
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-23
RIPPLiNG RHYMES.
By Walt Mason.
WINTRY WEATHER.

The ice is on the river, the ice IL
on the lake; ard on the shore |
shiver, ard feel rheumatic ache
see the schoolboys skating upon
the well known ice: for me. ahi
Watchful waiting must everInoro
suffice Among the youthful frisk-
ers ! have no place, aiasl Behind
my stack OF whiskers j sit and watch
item pass. The SNOW is iii the
valley, the snow is on the hill,
and there the children sally; they're
coastIng with will / hear their
Joyous laughter, rs down the slope
they Whiz, while |, in slat and raftor,
have pangs Of rheumatic. sit
behind my galways. aud to bhthe
words give tongue your youth
wont last you always, 50 go it while
you're youngF' don't admire
the gaifer, the ancient, drooling lad,
who chldes the hapfiy laughter, and
makes youths spirit sad cannot
join the skaters, / cannot tool sled,
OF dance, in tireless CATERS, when
others are in bed But all the
joyous playing Of kids looks good to
me, although my head is graying,
and I've d spawned knee. The
young, with smiling faces, are play
Ing IN the snow, behind my hanging
luces | bless them as they go.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-23

Mr. Bryan will be a guest at the dinner
70 b. gwen by the Democratic National
Committee Il Washington on January 8,
jackson Day" when the committee viii
select time and place fer the Democratic
National Convention of next year He
will, Of course. deliver speech, and his
remarks may show whether be has any
intention of making another try for the
Presidency.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-23

DosDite the most determined assaults,
the high cost of living continues in evil
dence. But the people may reduce it
materially, and speedily, by persistent
attention to economy in buying and reso-
lutte refusal TO pay excessive prices FOR the
many commodities they can readily do
without.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-23

With snow enough IN evidence to claim
white Christmas" the superstitious
ought TO rejolcr. At least there will not
be a green Christmas, which according
TO the superstition means "full grave
yard"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-23
Fox Hunt on Capitol Grounds.

Washington, Dec pa full sixed
fox scampered through the snow COW
cred Capitol grounds yesterday Con-
eressmen, attaches and visitors joined
in the chase, which ended at the Pesce
Monument at the main entrance George
II. Green, passing on a motorcycle, caught
the animal
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-23

Many az expectant Of official prefer
znent, State or nation, by appointment,
will anxiously search his suspended stock
sng, Christmas morning, 10 the hope Of
finding a commission.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-23
He's Same Old Bill.

William j. Bryan's magnetic charm
as an orator has not deserted him
Thousands Of Ohioans cheered MS
prohibition lecture to the echoand
then voted Chicago News.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-23

It is still In order to buy Red Cross
Christmas Seals. Make the last day Of the
active campaign a notable one in respect
Of sales
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-23

Only one day between now and Christ
mas. And what a great Christmas this
years promises to be.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-23
Holiday
Suggestions

There Is something here FRI
every member Of the family usc
ful and at the same time most az
propriate gifts for all. We men
ton just a few of them and many
Others quite as attractive await
your choosing.
SILK HOSE
For Men and Women.
CHILDREN'S STOCKINGS.
CENTEMEPI KID GLOVES.
WOMEN'S MOCHA GLOVES.
MEMS GLOVES.
WOODEN GLOVES
For Men and Children.
LADIES' NECKWEAR.
BOUDOfR CAPS.
HANDKERCHIEFS
For All.
APRONS
LINEN AND TURKISH
TOWELS.
TOWEL SETS.
DAlN + OOLtINO-
SILK UNDERWEAR.
AND CAMTSOLFS.
SILK AND SATEEN
PETTICOATS.
SWEATERS
For Women and Children.
WOODEN SCARFS.
INFANTS DRESSES.
DOLLS.
FANCY BASKETS.
HOLIDAY NOVELTIES.
S.F.Staats
4O5 Market Street
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-23

''Did you feel nj homc7'' Eyes. the
hostess met in the hall. misio0k me for
her husband coming III late aud gave
me n lecture II was Just like home. -
Louisville Courier-Journal
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-23

'1Iow waa il that Miss Carol. with
that hne singing voice of hers couldn't
set INTO musical comedy II guess
the managers thought il would set
ton bad precedent. Baltimore Ameri-
can
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-23

Lost something? Try classified ad-
vertisement in Evsxy Evsnina.-Ady.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-23

"Woathcr7trip Jones. said the re-
corder What an odd name for a
baby Why dld you call h,rn that
Heacuso the younester kept me out
of the draft. responded the proud
father Boston Transcript
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-23

Victor Il am now convinced that
thc use of hquor shortened INV days
Alfred " hat Turned prohibltionistl'
Victor No. but the days seem about
Flzty-sovrn hours long now. Judge.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-23

What are you going to do with
all that homemade creme de iaxs you
worked out with migar and cornmeal
and so forth1' That the question: p
SAID Uncle Bill Rottlrfop what are
we goin' to do with t7 We can't drink
It aud it's too expensive tn be thrown
awav " Washington Star
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-23

"Oh. dear. I'm bothered to death "
Over What" Two men want to
marry me and | cant tell winch 10
aroept I'D take the one | loved the
best Why that Is unique idea
1t never occurred TO me. III think it
over along those lines Louisville Cou-
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-23
EVENING SMILE.
A THRIFTY SUITOR.

For two long years jock had been
oourting Maggie One evening, after
silence Of nearly an hour, Maggie
said shyly:
"1'll gle We penny for We ttoohts,
Jock
"Wecl.' replied jock, with sudden
bodneSs, II was Just thinkin hoo fine IT
She complied dernurely and agsin
there WAS long silence until Mag
gre timidly venturc,l, What are ye
thlnkin ahoot moo, Jock, Anltthcr?
"Na. ma lassie, wss the reply ri WAS
just thinking that Il WINS ahoot time ye
were payin me TINT penny for ma
thochts The 1attlcr
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-23
Member Of Associated Press

EVERY EvENING rs tho only evening
uev syaper in Dciawars using rho ASsot-
att~t Pross news serytco SIeCial wiro ca,n
r,s-ts the editorial rooms Nith tho Asss>1-
ted Press otilco in Philadelphia
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1919-12-18
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10. 1919

the birds thought. and not TO feel IKE
smiling.
But at last they went to sleep.
~ don't feel like chirplnE today.
said one OF them, enTly the next mora
ing. II don't feel very happy that my
friends in the white house have Tor
gotten about me"
"oh. cheer up. something must haye
happened" said another little bird.
still can't believe u possible that they
bnye forgotten us But VIC did have
= bad day or so, II is true. so eoio'
and a little hungry"
well, I'll chirp," snid the FIRST biru.
And all the birds began 10 chirp ana
Mr.. Sun rose up in bright red roDe
and said:
ITS Christmas morning, birdhngs;
how do you like my handsome robe'
I'm all dressed up for the occasion"
But Just then lady came ont OF the
big house. the lady who was the spe-
cinl friend OF the birds.
"Nerry. merry Christmas, brides
she said. II had almost forgotten
about you. All the children are home
for the Christmas holidays and there
has been great excitement We've
been decorating and having everything
look gay inside.
ooh, didn't mean to forget YOU
brides. feel so bad"
They were given fresh suet and nice
bread crumbs. and some cake crumbs.
too.
Merry, merry Christmas" said the
lady.
Merry, merry Christmas" ehlrped
the brides, so the lady said, but they
we're really thanking her. and In their
little hearts felt so glad that the one
they had trusted and loved had not
Jailed themi
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1919-12-18

ing powder can and shipped that way
is an excellent present for an absent
mmber of the family. The war has
taught us how to value the appeal OF
a box of home made goodies to those
who are away.
II mono OF the above mentioned
gifts suggest anything to you as a
present for that most deserving per-
son. mother, give her a check folded
in an effectionate note containing
these magic words. do not open
until Housekeepers Conference time
at the Utah Agricultural College" 1
am sure such present would
benefit the family all through the
year more than anything else you
could give.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1919-12-18

being hung everywhere. over the pie
lures, book clSes and mirrors. and
wreaths were put in all the windows.
Preparations we're evidently being
made for somr unusual event.
There seem TO he no end to the
amount Of greens. Some were wound
TO look like long ropes and great
branches werr put behind large pic
lures. The house was gay indeed with
fres, which were burning in all the
freplaces.
Much wool was carried In. snd the
birds thought how warm the people In
side must b.. and how cold II was
outside. They shivered and wished
they had gone South after ALL
Then q lile tree was carried in,
and one OF the birds that was near the
dining room tOld the others that ME
tree was put on the dining room table.
Another medium sized tree was In the
big room. where most Of the excite
ment seemed to be going on. Then
they hang pretty shiny and simmer.
ing things on the tree and packages
OF all sizes and description under II.
Had their friends forgotten them ?
II could not be possible! And yet
yet--they hadn't had any suet In the
last day or so, and they had always
been supplied with II before. They
had stayed North because these people
loved birds so.
They knew that they loved birds be
cause they were good to the little
feathered people. But the last day or
so--well. Il was all very surprising.
The birds were just going to sleep,
Just about to tuck their heads under
their wings, when they saw more PEG
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1919-12-18
SOUL SATISFYING CHRISTMAS PRESENTS
Continued from Page One)

THAT LAST

of Christmas. Just AS the snow at
holiday time gives US the Christmas
spirit out OF doors, so the proper set
ting in our homes creates a like spir-
it. Make preparations for the en-
tertainment of this spirit. 1t will not
come unlimited Make an effort TO
gather the whole family home at
Christmas time and then proceed to
enjoy each others company to the
utmost. Nothing is quite so condu-
Give to the proper Christmas spirit
as a holly and evergreen decorated
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1919-12-18

Thanksgiving dinner, 1t plays big
part in ones Christmas.
the usual cream, soup. turkey with
chestnut dressing. or COOS stuffed
with plums, sweet and Irish pota-
toes. cranberries and desert followed
by nuts and candy. BY all means in
Glued plum pudding, or mince pie, or
fruit cake or all three in that des-
sert. Don't let the modern tenden-
cy for a light Jelly and whipped
cream dessert interfeer with the time
honored plum pudding so dear to
Utahns with British ancestors. Some
might say that 1t isn't hygenic to
finish a heavy dinner with a heav-
Ter dessert, but 1t is far better to
suffer from overeating for one day
than to discard one item that goes
to foster the Christians spirit To
be sure. IL can't be brought to the
table smoking with bruning brandy
any more, but our Imagination is
still good and can supply all that
is lacking in useless brandy sauce
and smoke. A Cornell Christmas
, bulletin publishes an excellent re-
lcipe for an old-fashioned New Eng
land plum pudding II will serve
sixteen people.
NEW ENGLAND PLUM PUDDING
3 cupfuls pastry flour.
3 teaspoonfuls baking powder
IA teaspoonful nutmeg.
ga teaspoonful cinnamon.
Ia teaspoonful ginger.
Is teaspoonful ground cloves
l 1-2 teaspoonfuls salt.
l cupful suet. chopped fine.
l cupful molasses.
l cupful sour milk.
cupful raisins.
1-2 cupful currants or citron.
Sift the dry ingredients thorough
, ly. add others in the order named,
with the fruit well floured to pre-
vent sinking. Figs or dates may be
substituted for the other fruit. This
pudding is steamed in buttered molds
not quite half full to allow for rails
ing A small mold made in a bak-
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1919-12-18

home. The greens are cheap. and it
is usually only lack of foresight that
keeps the holly wreath out of the
window and the evergreen festoons
from over the mantel. Have a Christ
mas tree and revive all the pretty
customs you can OF distributing the
gifts These touches make beauti-
full memories for child that lasts
a lifetime.
And last of all comes the Christ
mas feast. While perhaps not OF
such paramount Importance as the
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1919-12-18
For MendInn China. ,

MIX tenspoonful Of alum and a
tablespoonful OF wafer and place. in a
hor oven uu;il 1t is quite transparent.
Wash the broken pieces in hot water
and, willis warm, coat the broken
edges thinly and quickly, as IT sticks
instantly. Your china thus mendcd
will bear hot water and ordinary usage.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1919-12-18
Inconstancy ever Unpopular.

Nothing that is not real crime
makes m6u appear so contemplate
and little in the eyes of the
world as Inconsistency, especially when
it regards religion or party. In either
Of these cases, though man perhaps
docs but his duty in changing his
side, lie nos only MAKES himself hated
by those he let. hut 'S seldom
heartily esteemed hy those ne comes
over tp.--A Addison
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1919-12-18

II had showed n great deal during thr
last few days nnd getting enough "a
eat had been no easy matter.
Near by they saw a white house
There was garden around Il; nice
big garden and just the place for birds
in the summer time.
But these birds were here in the win.
ter time, too. and they We're given
bread crumbs and suet all winter long
When snow covered the suet 1t was
brushed OF for them.
1t was all very delightful The last
few days, however. had seemed to be
very busy ones In the white house
The birds could see that greens were
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1919-12-18

H-I.R-P." said one little
bird. and smother bird
sang . song.
II was very, very
cold. and III. bird
were having = harr
time to keep warm
Somehow, too. they
felt the cold NOR,
when they were han
CRY. They hadn't had
such very good luck thai
day or the dny before.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1919-12-18

MERRY Christmas, Brides" she said.
pie coming to the house. people with
suitcases and bags. There seemed to
be great excitement and everybody
seemed TO be smiling.
II was very hard to be little bird,
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The Birds
Christmas
$50
~ MARY eHAHAM sosrns

iospyrisst 1918. ~ wss,srs Newspaper Uniop
The Washington times., 1919-09-05
PRESIDENT URGED
TOTREAT 'EN ROUGH
Icontinued from Page one.l

meet any issue concerning the treaty
or league covenant.
The President is plainly expounding
phases Of the treaty in dispute with
out becoming polemicaI with his oppo-
nents in the Senate. He expressly
states he has no intention of debating
the treaty, but rather wishes to sre-
port" to the American people and as
sure them that when this treaty is
accepted. men in khaki will not have
to cross the seas again"
The profound optimism Of the Presi-
dent in the ultimate acceptance Of the
treaty seems to be impressing the
people. and they are vigorously ap-
plauding his reiter ted expressions Of
confidence.
Indiana, with two Republican SEN
ators, has been referred to as hostile
territory" but Hoosier folk lin curious
groups along the countryside, crowded
about the road stations and jamnned
along the thoroughfares of Indian
apolis from the station to the State
fair grounds. were truly friendly
enemies" IL there was a semblance of
enmity.
The reception at the Coliseum was
The Washington times., 1919-09-05
DENY DRY AGENT
OPENED FIRE FIRST
Defense Claims Shots Came
From Rum-Laden Car
at Outset.

MANASSAS, va, Sept 5.-With
the state having completed presenta-
tion OF it's case, the trial Of W. c.
Hall, prohibition Inspector. charged
with the murder Of Lawrence Hudson,
was expected to go to the jury before
the end Of the week.
Defense witnesses went on the
stand late -terday. but there are
stin more tC stify today.
Joseph Williams, chauffeur for Hall
and the other prohibition officers, de-
cIared they did not fre on the liquor
laden machine, driven by Hudson and
r. c. Shackleford. who was also killed,
until after they were fred upon.
says First shOt From Car.
After being ordered to stop, Will
iams said, the car bearing Shackle-
ford and Hudson narrowly missed
coIliding with the officers car. Han
leaped to the running board. he de-
clared, and called to the occupants
of the car that they were under ar
rest. Then he said he saw a spurt OF
fame, after which the officers began
firing.
Harry Sweet, one Of the officers,
also said the first shot came from the
car driven by ShackIeford.
James II. Sullivan and w. H. Dun
Iavey. prohibition officers. also testi-
fed.
DunIavsy said that after the shoot
ing Hall had said:
II begged my partner not to shoot"
The death auto" which the jury
viewed yesterday. showed bullet holes
in the curtain that appeared to have
been made by shots fred from With
out
The defense Is expected to argue
that the occupants OF the auto fred
between the curtains and not through
them.
The Washington times., 1919-09-05

frequently asked little groups about
the rear platform Of his car to read
his speeches in the newspapers.
Although the President had no idea
OF making rear platform speeches
when this tour was planned, it seems
likely he will deliver them in increas-
ing numbers
At every stop there are cries of
'tel US about it, woodrow" from
those who cluster about his car. At
first he tried to pass this off with
talk about the weather or about what
a fine looking town you folks have
here" Apparently he now believes.
however, that there is something to
be gained BY briefly addressing every
handful Of voters that he can reach
and he has begun to respond to the
demand for how about it, woodrow
tell US something about it.
Speech"
go on, bring her out. We want TO
see her" one sunbonneted woman
yelled at the President at a town in
Indiana.
Very well" said he. aBut she's
more shy than I am"
A moment later, Mrs. Wilson. an
smiles and a bunch Of flowers in her
arms, stepped upon the platform. A
prolonged 'ah-h-h-h" from the femi-
nine element, then speech, Mrs. viii
son, whereupon the First Lady Of
the Land beat a retreat.
The Washington times., 1919-09-05
TEACHERS BRGE
$1,5O0 MINIMUM
Union Officials Request Board
Of Education to Recommend
Increases


The Board or Education today wa
formally asked BY the High and Grade
School Teachers Union and the Grado
School Principals Union % request.
IN their next estimates 20 Cougreaa.
that minimum salary 81 $500
year be established for All teachers g
the public schools OF Washfngton.
When the board met 70 complete e.
Inmates 70 Congress for the fiscal year
1920 IN the Franklin school this NOR
Ing, representatives o. the ltr
unions were present Miss Alice Deal
representing the high school teachers.
Miss Maude Alton, grade school tsach-
ers, and Henry Draper. grade school
principals. appeared before the board
In behalf of the school employee
The three union reDresentattVea
we're united IN the request for 81 $50
minimum salary.
Il vas also recommended toda9s ~
the three representatives that rrin-
eipals OF grade schools be reliepsd oR
their work IN the class room. ~.
Draper spoke TO the board On this
subject He told of the work q tho
principals, which made ii ~
Tor them to work overtime, in cnFsr
70 complete the clerical work 81 thair
school.
Additional clerks FOR the ssfssf,
we're alao asked By the thros rsrrs-
sentatives.
The board has taken All 81 ~ ~
quests under consideration.