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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-12
Launching Next Week

Due to inconsistent weather, the
Meddaquet, an Emergency Fleet Cor
poration cargo carrier which was to have
been launched last Saturday from the
yard OF the Harlan plant of the Bethle-
hem Shipbullding Corporation, Ltd.
will take TO the water during the coming
week, the exact day not being known
The ship, which is the same size and type
as the Macomet and the Mason City, re-
Gently launched, was built on No. 4 way
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-12
BANQUET TO DELEGATES.
Big Bethel Church Give Reception to
Fifteen Who Will Go TO ST. Louis.

reception and banquet WAS given at
Big Bethel Church, last evening TO the
fifteen delegates selected to attend the
conference in st. Louis next May.
Addresses were made by Mayor Taylor,
Solomon Porter Herd, Rev sydes, pre-
siding elder of the Boston, Mass, district,
DIR. Thornton, ex-pastor of Bethel, and
others.
The delegates left for Baltimore this
morning, being also accredited To the
Bishops Council, now in session.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-12
Rece ptIon for L. G. Wood

a reception will be held tomorrow even.
ing at St. Johns Church parish house
An address by Rev. r. g. Wood, II New
York, vice-presidcnt Of the nationwide
carnpaign, will be feature. The com
mttee in charge consists Of A. Felin du-
Pont, Victor M. Handy and William r.
Fisher.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-12
Harry III. Mari Candidate.

Harry III. Mari yesterday announced
his candidacy on the Republican ticket
for representative from the first district
of New Castle county at the coming
election.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-12
Mrs. E. L. Lodge Improving.

George L. Townsend, Jr., has received
word that the condition of his sister, Mrs
Z. L. Lodge, is improved. Mrs Lodge is
seriously i'll II her home in Cleveland.
Ohio.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-12
Dance by Eismere Civic Club.

Final arrangements have been made by
the Elsmere Civic Club for the second
dance OF series TO be given this season.
Inc dance vii be held tonight in the
Masonic Hall, Newport.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-12
Wants More Land.

The National A ma line Company is
negotiating for the purchase of 81 acres
OF land near Claymont.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-11-02

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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-11-02
WHITE IS SATISFIED
WITH EARLY RETURNS

NEW YORK, Nov. 2-George
White, chairman of the Democratic
National committee, early tonight is
sued a brief statement in which he
expressed satisfaction with the prog
ress of the election, and asserted at
seems Governor Smith has been re-
elected
Early returns were most satisfac-
tory said Mr.. White. The Demo
cratic districts heard from show party
majorities, as do the Republican dis
trict 1t seems almost certain that
Governor Smith has been reelected"
Chairman White at s o'clock tonight
issued the following statement: Our
direct returns from Kentucky, Idaho
and West Virginia are such that we
shall carry those three states by safe
majorities. Thus. the first of the Re
publican prediction claims are de-
molished.'
The following statement was issued
by Mr.. White at $50 o'clock: In 1916
the people had a lesson in Republican
tactics Of claiming everything in an
effort to influence the west. There
fore the same plan will not work this
year. We have every reason to predict
that Governor Cox will be elected by
the states beyond the Allegheny noun
tains."
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-11-02
3 Indiana congressman
Certain of Reelection

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. Nov. 2
Early returns indicated that incum
bent congressman from at least three
Indiana districts would retain their
places. In Vandenburg county. Luh
ring led his opponent, Wilson, in "a
OF 43 precincts, 11,069 to 1920. In the
Tenth district Congressman Wood led
his opponent, Barnett. in Tippecanoe
county, in II of SO precincts. 4,412 TO
1896.
In the Twelfth district, Congressman
Fairfield led his opponent. Harrison,
in eight precincts in Allen county,
1886 to 1896.
The figures in the first and twelfth;
districts, if maintained, would indicate
the majorities by which these sou
gressmen were elected in 1916
Partial returns from 10 precincts
cut of III in the seventh congressional
district give Moores, (R), 45.156;
Spaan, CD, $685.. This practically
assures Moore's reelection.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-11-02
EARLY new YORK VOTE
HAS HARDING LEADER
(Bv Associated PresS)

United States Senator James W.
Wadsworth, Jr., Republican, was lead
ing his Democratic opponent, Lieuten-
ant Governor Harry Walker by 147,1S5
votes in the complete returns from
LAG of the 1875 districts up state.
New York City returns for United
States senator had been tabulated at
10 o'clock.
Senator Weeks, of New York. in a
statement tonight, predicted that Sen,
ator Harding would carry New York
state by 100000, and would have a ma
jority of 250,000 in greaer New York
city. Connecticut would give the Re,
publican candidate a IS, 900 majority.
he said He also claimed Kentuck y
and Indiana the later by 100000.
Senator Harding was leading Gov
ernor Cox by a vote of nearly two and
one-half to one, when returns from
more than one-half of the 1908 cleo
ton districts in the entire state were
tabulated at 9:45 tonight. The vote
in 3,615 districts, 1875 Of which are
In New York city, was, Cox, 436,463;
Harding, 9S3.4S7. If this proportion is
maintained Senator Harding will car
ry the state by 100000.
Returns from several New York
state cities complete show for presi-
dent: Poughpeeksie, Harding 1854,
Cox 1886; Troy, Harding \15S62, Cox
1880; Hornell. Harding 2,703, Cox
1897; Binghampton, Cox 6.172, Hard
ing 12,251; O'Lean, Harding SOL,
Cox 2,273; Auburn, Harding 6,241.
Cox 3,949; Niagara Falls, Cox 2,69S,
Harding $500.
Returns from slightly more than
one-fourth of the 1908 districts in the
entire states of New York, completed
at 500 tonight, SHOW that Senator
Harding was leading Governor Cox by
a vote of more than two to one. Com
plete returns from 1928 districts, all
but 295 of which are outside of New
431459
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-11-02
BOSTON GIVES HARDING
LEAD over OPPONENT

BOSTON, Nov. 2.-Returns from 224
election precincts out of 9S5 outside
Boston give for president: Cox, 25,5S3;
Harding, S3.759. For governor: Cox,
tR), SO,519: Walsh, CD, 25,097.
Returns from 1917 election precincts
out of 221 in the city of Boston give
for ! esident, Cox, $685.; Harding,
1895. Returns from 147 precincts
cut of 9S5 outside of Boston give for
president, Cox, 1859; Harding, $500.
BOSTON, Nov. 2.-Returns from IS
election precincts out Of 9S5 outside
c. Boston gave for PRESIDENT: Cox,
6.OS1; Harding. 23.577. For Governor:
c. II. Cox (R), 23.102; Walsh CD.
52,3S1.
Returns from $50 election precincts
out of 221 in the city of Boston give
for president: Cox, 44,63S; Harding,
53,96S.
BOSTON, Mass, Nov. Returns
from 80 election precincts in Boston,
out of 221 in the city of Boston. give
for president, Cox, s.051; Harding,
5000
Returns from Al outside election
precincts. out of 9S5 (from "a cities
and towns out of $3.50 outside of Bos-
ton, give for president, Cox, 1862;
Harding. 1927.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-11-02
CHICAGO GOES HEAVY
FOR 6. 0.P. LEADER

Returns from 229 precincts. includ-
ing 100 in Cook county, gave Harding,
4&,041; Cox. 1851. For governor. ia
precincts, including IS in Cook county,
gave Small, (R), 31.194: Lewis, Cd,
1873. For senator. 142 precincts, IS
in Cook county, gave Mckinley, (R),
27.36S: Walter, Cd, 11,S11.
Sixty-scven precincts out of SAB in
Illinois. including A in Cook county.
(Chicago) gave Harding 5,052: Cox.
5,751; for governor, 40 precincts il,
Guiding 30 in Cook county, Small (Rt
1871; Lewis Cd, 4,744
Thirtyfour precincts out of $3.50 In
Illinois including 81 in Cook county,
gave Harding. SAT-; Cox, 1904. For
senator, Is Chicago precincts gave
Walter, Cd, 1906 Mckinley, tR),
1870
Twenty-seven out of $3.50 precincts
in Illinois, including % in Cook county
(Chicago) give: Harding, 6,997; Cox,
1887. Twelve Chicago precincts for
governor give Small (R), 2,144. Lewis
CD 1861.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-11-02
OHIO RURAL PRECINCTS
line UP FOR HARDING

One thousand and seventy-two pre-
cincts in Ohio give for president:
Harding, 1864; Cox, 113.94o. Eiev-
en- precincts for United States SEN
ator give: Willis (R), 1,522; Julian
Cd, 1881. Thirty-six precincts for
governor give: Davis lR), 2,59S;
Donahey CD, 1852.
One hundred and sixty precincts out
of 7,145 in Ohio give for president,
Harding, 26,037; Cox, 14,436.
Republican County Chairman Masch-
Ike at 7:3O O'Clock said Harding will
carry every ward in the city of Cleve-
land. at the same time r. +. Collins.
Democratic county chairman said UNI
officially that returns indicated land
slide to Harding.
The first - precincts to report in
Marion county gave unoflclally, Hard
ing, 4,33S; Cox, 2,S14.
COLUMBUS, O., Nov. 2.-The first
four scattering rural precincts report
ing in Ohio give: Harding, All; Cox,
241.
Twenty-Five precincts out of total
of 2.155 in Ohio give for president:
Harding. 1927; Cox, 2.149,
Thirteen precincts out of $3.50 in
Illinois. including nine in Cook coun-
ty (Chicago) give: Harding, 1877;
Cox, lila.
Four hundred and one precincts out
of 1854 in Ohio. give foc president,
Harding, 5000: Cox, 1929.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-11-02
SEN. HARDING
SPENDS DAY
IN OPEN AIR

MARION, Ohio, Nov Warren
Gamaliel Harding tonight had the
greatset birthday party of his life.
Surrounded by members Of his family
and circle of neighbors and personal
friends, he received quietly at his
home here the tribute of millions of
voters.
The smile of confidence he has worn
for weeks broadened as he read the
early returns and began to receive
flood of congratulatory messages,
mailing him as president-elect. He
deferred any formal comment, how
ever. until the results should have
been established beyond all daubt.
During the day he outwardly has
concerned himself very little with the
pending national decision. With Mrs.
Harding he voted during the morning
and then made off for a 4O-mile auto
mobile ride and for a game of golf at
the Sciota club near Columbus.
He returned in the early evening,
his face flushed by the raw fall air
and his spirits heightened by the
tramp over the muddy golf links. Re-
turns collected by The Associated
Press We're delivered to the senator
in his home during the evening from
the special leased wire which has
pSSu iloldIIeu WITH one nunQreQ 1eet
OF his front porch since the campaign
began. He scanned the presidential
and congressional figures with an
equal show of interest, for he has
asked the people repeatedly for Re-
publican congress to put the party's
legislative program in the statute
books.
DAYTON, Ohio, Nov Other than
casting his vote early in the day, Gov.
ernor Cox, Democratic presidential
candidate, apparently took only pas
sive interest in the election, but to-
night ne went to his newspaper office
to watch the returns.
The governor was smiling when he
reached the office at 100 p. m, &c
companied by Mrs. Cox, but made no
comment on the election.
At that time, the newsboys were in
the streets with the first extras. car
rying news unfavorable to tho cant';
date. Outside his office big crowd
had gathered to await the record OF
the vote and it greeted the governor
with cheer simultaneously as a bul.
letin showed that the governor had
carried II of the 265 precincts in Mont.
gomery county, including Dayton, b.
300.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-11-02

INDIANA RETURNS
SWING TO HARDING

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Nov. 2.-Scat-
tering returns from 334 precincts out
of 1884 in Indiana at 10 o'clock to-
night gave Warren G. Harding, Repub-
llcan candidate for president, a lead
of 30,SS3 over Governor Cox, of Ohio,
his Democratic opponent. Other Re-
publican candidates were maintaining
good leads over their Democratic op-
ponents, although not as large as that
accorder the head of the ticket
In 27S precincts Senator Watson, Re-
publican candidate for reelection as
senator. had lead of 21,953 over
Thomas Taggart, Democratic candi-
date. Election of the 13 Republican
candidates for congress seemed prob
able. The election of Morris, Republic
can of the eleventh district, was con-
ceded by the Democrats of Marion
county.
One hundred and fourteen precincts
out of 1884 in Indiana give for pres
ident: Harding, 4S,149; Cox, 33,4S6.
One hundred and six precincts give
for Senator Watson, 43,977; Taggart,
33,471. One hundred and seven pre-
cincts for governor give McCray, A.
$50; McCulloch, 1898.
Fifty precincts out of 1884 in Indi-
ana give for governor: McCray,
20,586; McCulloch, 1869.
Fifty-four precincts out of 1884 in
Indiana, give for president, Harding,
23.1S3; Cox, 1864: for senator, Wat
son, 1860, Taggart, 14,62S.
Two precincts in Newton county, in
Guiding jefferson township, the home
of Warren T. McCray, gave for gov
ernor: McCray, 700; McCulloch, BAG
Partial returns from 20 precincts in
Marion county give for president:
Harding. S,2S3; Cox, 6,762. For SEN
ator: Watson. 1899; Taggart, 6,99S.
For governor: McCray, S132; Nc
Culloch, $3.50.
Two precincts out of So in Tippe-
canoe county give for president:
Harding, 635; Cox, 416. For senator:
Watson. 621; Taggart, 42S. For gov
ernor: McCray. 633; McCulloch. 422.
Ten precincts in Marion county
0ndianapolis) out of 1884 in Indiana
give: Harding. 1874; Cox, 3,243.
Ten precincts in Marion county
give for United States senator: Wat
son, 1873; Taggart, 1884 For gov
ernor: McCray, $500; McCulloch,
1888.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-11-02
c. 0.P. NOMINEE CAPTURES
EASTERN STATES AND FAR
IN LEAD IN MIDDLE WEST
DAYTON, o. Nov 1.-THE Dayton Daily News Governor
Coxs getting edition. concedng election
of Senator Harding.
(By Associated Press)

Shortly after 10 o'clock Will H. Hays Republican national
chairman sad Precisely has been the instance
since the founding of the republic the American people, when
confronted with decision has decided right The returns
indicate unparalleled majority 1t extraordinary
degree of the of the who they
conduct their affairs and the they
them to take"
The few watchers not the but who
stood their Park Row S45 o'clock the tower
the New York World building suddenly illuminated with red lights
the signal that the saunch supporter of Governor
Cox had conceded the election of his rival About the time
the New York which had champoned the Republican banner
Smith New York Democrat probably
had been reelected.
The New York Times, however, which has supported the
Democratic presidential nominee at o'clock has not accepted
early returns as indicating his defeat
At o'clock time single state had reported
pete but all the east the cities reporting heavy
najortes for Harding and the Republican ticket.
o'clock the New York World which supported
Cox flashed its signal light to the election of Hard
New New England, Ohio and Indiana
maorties being reported indicated landslide in the east
Chairman Hays of the Republican committee, at that time
had issued statement but John Adams in charge OF Repub
can headquarters proclaimed landslide for Harding and
burying the Wilson league of nations.
Chairman White of the Democratic national committee here
predict that Cox would be elected by
the Allegheny mountains He said that 1916
"the Republican tactics of claiming
thing"
Congressional o'clock meager and in
indicate which party would have control
tickets the first from New York. but they
not sufficient to indicate the result
CHICAGO Nov John T. Adams in charge of Republican
western Headquarters The Associated Press
o'clock said landslide here is triumph for Amer
canism that forever bure the Wilson league
of nations indicate the American people have
spoken plainly.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-11-02
PLURALITY OF HARDING
IN NEWCASTLE 1909

NEWCASTLE, md, Nov. Com
plete returns from the fourteen pre-
cincts of the city of Newcastle give
Harding for president a plurality OF
1909 over Cox. Watson, Republican
candidate for senator, received only
ten less votes than Harding.
The vote: For president: Harding,
3,423: Cox, ala. For senator: Wat
son, 3.413; Taggart, Ellis. For gov
ernor: McCray, 1920; McCulloch,
2,123.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-11-02
Wilson'S Home Precinct
For HARDING 5 to I

PRINCETON, n. J., Nov. 2.-Presi-
dent Wilson's home district in Prince
ton went for Harding and Coolidge by
about five to one, according to cleo
ton officials. The count has not yet
been completed.
Four districts out of 2,064 in New
Jersey, give Harding, 90; Cox, G5;
Debs, one
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-11-02
south CAROLINA IS
FRIENDLY TO COX

COLUMBIA, S. s., Nov. 2.-The us
ual Democratic maiorities' were
claimed for the state and national
tickets tonight on the basis of incom-
plete returns from four counties which
save Cox. 1911; Harding, &c. Cover
nor Cooper was unopposed for re-
election.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-11-02
Maine Goes to Harding
By LARGEST Plurality

Harding carried in today's election
by the largest plurality ever given a
presidential candidate in Maine. OF
the first Is cities to complete their
returns, Cox carried only one Returns
from 494 districts of 632 give Harding,
104, 1856; Cox, 1888.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-11-02
PREDICTS 100000
PLURALITY IN OHIO

COLUMBUS. o., Nov 2.-Georre
Clark, Republican state chairman. AZ
1880, wired Will H. Hays, nationaI
chairman, that Senator Harding vii,
carry Ohio by 100000 plurality over
Governor Cox.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-11-02
New Hauen Goes Strong
For Hardinq---23.29

NEW HAVEN, Nov 2.--Harding
Harding carried this city by about
10000. Twenty-four out of Is wards
gave him 1924; Cox, 1887.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-11-02
ALABAMA SENATORS

Oscar w. Underwood CD was
elected senator of Georgia for the long
term and J. T. Hefflin for the short
term.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-11-02
Cox Defeated IN First
Return From Michigan

lightweight out of the 2.7Sl pre-
cincts in Michigan give for president:
Harding, 22.821; Cox. 9,114- For gov
ernor 20 precincts give: Groesbeck
(R), 1886; Ferris CD, 9,S22.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-11-02
SOUTH CAROLINA

E. d. Smith CD elected senator of
South Carolina.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-11-02
HARDING Wins HOME
CITY OF ROOSEVELT
(By Associated Pressl

HYDE PARK, y. Y. Nov. 2-Sena-
tor Harding carried Hyde Park, the
home town of Franklin d. Roosevelt,
Democratic vice presidential nominee,
by SIS votes. Harding, ZIG; Cox. 1874.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-11-02
HARDING LEADS IN MAINE.

PORTLAND. Me-, Nov. 2.-Thirteen
precincts out of 632 in Maine, give
Harding 1926; Cox 5SS.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-11-02
GEORGIA

All Democratic Representatives are
elected. ~
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-11-02
GLASS ELECTED

Carter Glass CD elected for sen
ate, short term. in Virginia
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-11-02
NfEE hankIr

w. P. Dillingham; (R) elected to
senate.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-11-02
FLORIDA

! d. V. Fletcher CD elected senator
! from Florida
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-11-02
NORTH CAROLINA

L. S. Overman CD elected senate
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-11-02

MISSISSIPPI
All eight Democrats elected.
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LOUISIANA
All eight Democrats elected.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-12-22
JEALOUS MAKERS OF LAWS
British Members OF Parliament Put
Rigid Restrictions on the Pres
enoe Of Strangers"

A stranger caught upon either floor
Of congress might not indeed be
lynched But in contrast with such
impossible intrusion comes the odd
disclosure of a recent parliamentary
debate that, even during the formal
days Of Chatham. IL was usual for out
slders to 20 forward in the house Of
commons "as far as point beneath
the rose IN the center of the roof"
Suggestions for enforcing the stand
ing order" against this liberty We're
discouraged at the time because "a
violent struggle would probably en-
sue.
The late discussion evolved from the
current practice of admitting straE-
gers, apparently through the laXity Of
attendants, into Hobbies and into mem.
bers' smoking rooms. But the Hobbies
have long been open to certain journal
isis, and the pictorial terrace beside
the Thames has been a trystng place
for high society whenever It decided
TO invite itself to tea.-London Mail.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-12-22
Remarkable aMadstone.n

The MAIDSTONE is a stone which
when applied to a wound caused by
The bite Of mad dog is said TO pre-
vent hydrophobIa. The most famous
stone Of this sort in the United States
is owned in Virginia, and was brought
from Scotland in l77G. 1t is said to
be the one spoken Of by Sir Walter
Scott in "The Tulsman." II is about
two inches long, one inch wide, and
half as thick, of chocolate color When
applied to the wound It is said to
adhere until all the poison has hcen
absorbed when It drops of, II is
then soaked IN warm milk or water
and when removed The liquid is said to
Be permuated With q gr0enlsh yellow
scum.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-12-22
seems more remarkable.

We take pleasure in answering at
once and thus prominently the com
munication below, expressing at the
same time our great graf fication that
its faithful author is numbered among
the friends OF The Sun:
Dear Editor: | am years cid.
Some of my little friends say there
is not Santa Clause.
Papa says If you see it in The Sun
It's so.
"Please tell me the truth; is there a
Santa Clause? Virgin O'Hanlon.
Ills West Ninety-Fifth Street"
Virginia, your little friends are
wrong. They have been affected by
the scepticism of a scept cal age. They
do not believe except they see. They
think that nothing can be which is not
comprehensive by their little minds
All minds, Virginia, whether they he
mems or CHI ldren's are little In this
great universe CT ours man is a mere
insect, an ant in his intellect, as com
pared with the boundless world about
him, as measured by the intelligence
capable of grasping the whole truth
and knowledge.
Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa
Claus. He exists as certainly as love
and generosity and devotion exist
and you know that they abound and
give to your life It's highest beauty
and joy. Alas how dreary would BE-
the world If there were no Santa
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there were no Virginias There would
be no chldlike faith then no poetry
no romance to make tolerable TIL
existence. We should have no enjoy
ment, except in sense and sight. The
eternal light with which childhood ILL.,.