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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1921-12-17

Christmas just as we want It. I feel
as though this will be the happiest."
The next night, they again were
cuddled in the big armchairs drawn
before the stove Both of them were
deep in thought, wondering and hop
ing. Both of them started when the
telephone rang, breaking up their
thoughts. George answered and was
astonished when he heard a telegram
read to him. He hung up the receiver
with a slam and ran over to Molly.
threw his arms about her, picked her
up and carried her around.
"George, tell me about it. What
has happened?"
"Molly, can't talk, I'm so happy.
I knew we would find children but
now mustn't keep you in suspense,
any longer. 1t was telegram like
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1921-12-17

:
windows was not untidy but held
several opened books and many letters
strewn about a letter file.
One Of the large armchairs stood
In front Of the massive coal stove in
which the blue flames danced like lit
tie elves upon the red Goals, defying
heartily the bowling wind outside.
Some one seemed to have been pres
ent recently: The chair held bath
robe, the cord Of which dangled care
lessly on the floor, and the tassel OF
which rested upon an open letter be-
low it. Some one had been reading old
letters and that person was cozily
nestled in the bath robe His tousled
head Of grey rested on the back OF
the chair. He was sleeping and GER
tainly was having the happiest Of
dreams for smile took possession Of
his face. The flames Joined In the
happy mood by dancing higher and
faster. Even peaceful and happy
hours have endings. Mrs. Bohnenstock
had come quietly into the room and
gently shook her husband.
"No, no, Helen" said the man with
out opening his eyes, 7 amstoo old to
dance and romp."
"Helen? Whom are you talking Oft
do believe you have been dreaming
answered his wife.
At the sound Of her voice, he was
entirely awakened and arose from the
chair. He staggered about before he
regained all consciousness and his
arms and legs ached from their
cramped position. Il guess I've been
dreaming, Molly, 1t seems as though
I'd been asleep for q whole year. Molly
dear, why didn't you call me? My
stock must be fed and It's way past
feeding time now.'
"Do not worry about your stock,
George. It has all been taken care OF.
John Uglow came over this afternoon
and we talked about our Christmases
when our boys were small. When it
began to grow dusk, he said that l
should not disturb you and that he
would feed the stock"
"Well, Molly, so you and John talked
over the Christmases we had with our
little boys,'' said Mr.. Bohnenstock
sinking back into his chair and beck
oning his wife to sit on the arm Of 1t.
II am glad to see that others miss
those beautiful holidays and the whole
month before, when the air was full
Of mysteries"
"Oh, George, now know what you
were talking of when came to wake.
you" Molly said. running. her fingers
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1921-12-17
Tag5 GaRg5TM.55 NU9CBER.

We ask readers to look over the dvertisements
in this Christmas edition and to try to find what they
need for Christmas without going away from home to
buy. Keep the money at home We know that you
take pride in your home paper and that you will be
pleased With this NUMBER because it is all home work
and will give you some Very nice Christmas reading.
WE WISH ALL A MERRY XMAS
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1921-12-17

aWell, well, that's so," exclaimed
George, 'This Christmas has been e1
actly as I dreamed It.
Henry leaned over and whispered
to his wife, I'm glad we came. !
didn't know how much it would mean
to them.'
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1921-12-17
The Hodening Horse.

~ BOUT the middle Of the
a Nineteenth century It was
the custom In Kent for the
male farm-servants to go on
Christmas eve from house to
house with the hodening horse,
which was an imitation Of
horses head, life size and made
Of wood. and fastened on q stick
about the length Of a broom
handle. The lower Jaw had
hinges and was arranged by
means Of a cord 50 that 1t
would open and close. The
strongest of the lads was select
ed for the horse. He stopped
and supported himself by hold
Ing to the stick. Then he was
covered with a horse cloth, and
one Of his companions mounted
him, and such a kicking, rearing
and gnashing Of teeth as there
was! They made the rounds
! Of the houses begging q gratuity.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1921-12-17
Christmas Past. !"

~T WAS indeed q gracious"
~ the revels and ceremonies
and find foolish beliefs Of
Christmas Past, we might re-
gret what we have lost In this
tanner and less picturesque age,
IL we did not know that never
before In history was Christmas
kept 50 truly and heartily in the
spirit Of the day as 1t Is now.
We hash dropped a good many
rude and somee pretty customs,
but we have gained broaden
ing spirit Of almost untversal
charity, a feeling Of real broth
erhood, that It is held in check
a good deal during the rest Of
the year.-Charles Dudley War
ner.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1921-12-17
The Call Of Christmas

7 INTO Us Child is born;
In your hearts. while joys abound,
Christians on this blessed morn,
Let place for Him be found;
His dear Name Is in the greetings
Friends with friends exchange todayt
Let not gifts or festive meetings
Steal from Him your thoughts away.
Unto u Son Il given,
Gods Eternal only Son,
Bonds Of Sin By Him are riven;
Grace for man BY Him Is won,
He in love becomes our Brother,
Virsin-born Of Adams race;
Truth and mercy meet each other;
righteousness and peace embrace.
Unto u Child b born,
Unto u Son i given;
Church and home with boushs adorn.
From our hearts Ill Ill be driven:
Go we forth with Joy to meet Him,
In His temples here below,
A. the Shepherds went to greet Him,
Nigh two thousand years ago.
Y MARY ANN THOMPSON.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1921-12-17
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He F g, spacious farm q .
house living room
was unlighted and
quiet. The outlines
of several large arm,
chairs were visl-
BILE here and there
about the room and
made 1t look tempt
ingly restful. The
table which stood
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Pueblo chieftain., 1921-12-14
FINANCIAL AND
MONEY MARKETS

New York, Dec. 13.-Financial mar
kets today experienced radical
change from recent anamalous condi-
tions.' Foreign exchanges were dull
and decidedly lower but stocks OF
speculative character were active and
strong.
Reactions in foreign currencies which
ranged from almost &c in Sterling and
10 to 25 points In allied or continental
remittances were regarded as a natural
sequence of the recent phenomenal ad-
vance.
Resumption of bullish operations in
the share list focused around the oils
and metals with liberal sprinkling of
steels. equipments. chemicals and re-
lated issues. Outstanding features en-
braced Mexican and Pan American
petroleums. Houston. Federal mining
and Smelling common and preferred
and the cheaper coppers at extreme
gains of to s points.
Shorts were severely punished by the
movement in oils which gained addi-
uonal impetus from reports that Mex
leo had decided not to enforce the high
er export tax on those products.
Rails followed their lethargic course
becoming heavy in the final hour.
when series OF drives against some
of the cheaper issues, especially New
Haven and St. Paul common and pfd.,
impaired gains elsewhere. Mexican Pc
troleum was the one noteworthy ex-
ception closing at its maximum price.
Sales. SS5. 900 shares
All of the days call loans were made
at the fixed rate OF 5 per cent large
sums being available at that figure.
Time money held at the same quotation
but some 80 day offerings were taken
at 6k per cent. Signing Of the four
power treaty created a demand for
foreign bonds. Chinese government os
and Italian SIS were among the
strongest OF that group.
Liberal bonds were steady but rails
showed mixed gains and losses.
Total sales, par value. S1T.e5o. 900.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-12-14
MAJORS PROPOSE TO
BOYCOTT MINORS

Now York, Dec. 13.-(By The As
sociated Press)-A proposal to boy
colt Glass AA and Glass A minor base
ball leagues insofar as the purchase
of their players was concerned, was
made at the annual National league
meeting today by C. H. Ebbetts owner
of the Brooklyn club. Other league Of
ficials were said to have favored the
idea after discussing productive
prices asked by the minors for star
performers. and suggested that the
matter be placed before the joint
major leagues meeting Thursday.
I'VE thought at first" said one
club owner. that we would fix linn
it price to be paid by majors for minor
league players but decided this would
no: help matters. The only way to
get around high prices is to adopt
Mr.. Ebbetts' suggestion"
The suggestion of the Brooklyn
owner, IL adopted. would place Va
stone wall" about the minor stars even
higher than that built by the drop
international league owners who hn-
ished their annual meeting today. In
his report to the National league
President Heydler said he believed
the time had come when the majors
should consider means of increasing
tnp supply VI Shliitd pidSNls anu ~
give proper training opportunities to
young men desiring to enter the pro-
fessional game but who declined TO
join minor league clubs for fear their
advancement would be restricted. The
ruling permitting clubs to arrange
their own spring training dates was
retained. The 154 game schedule was
favored for 1872. The opening date was
suggested as April IL subject to the
approval of the American league. MIR.
Heydlcr made these suggestions: Leg
islation looking to tho arrest and con-
viction of pop bottle throwcrs in base
ball parks.
Protection OF umpircs In exhibition
games between American and National
clubs by giving umpires power TO re-
port TO Commissioner lands infrac
ton of rules or of department on fold.
Joining with all leagues in nm effort
to secure a return to normal railroad
rates.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-12-14
FAST EVENTS FEATURE SECOND
NICHT0F AMATEUR TOURING

or thruout the five minutes Several
of the fans thought that Schupp had
been defeated when after breaking
from a body hold rolled over touching
his shoulders while his opponent was
standing over him.
Young zupey lost his match to
Young Russell in the early part of the
second round. zupey inquired his hand
in the first round and was unable to
use it during the following session, his
seconds giving the bout to Russell.
Kid Rink and Young Eddie Johnson
put up a classy and fast exhibition
which was good rival to the Smith
were even with both of the IS pound
mitt singers showing a clever and
fast exhibition. Young Eddie johnson
took the lead in the final minutes win
ming "A clear decision.
Young Stopper found a stumbling
block in the wood chopping blows of
Young Chico. stopper, altho a great
deal better boxer was unable to offset
the aggressiveness of Young Chico and
his awkward blows.
Kid Peanuts and Kid Laura. midget
battlers put up good exhibition and
were roundly applauded.
speed Ball Russell. has adopted the
right name. He displayed a fast
shift, speed in hitting and was clever
but Johnny Bado proved a good
match and beat him to several of his
punches. Russell was bleeding badly
in the first and second rounds when
the bout was stopped and awarded to
Bado
Young Breedlove secured a body
scissors and head lock on Kid Sanchez
winning his wrestling match in two
minutes and a half Young Perko and
Valdez put up a fast mat exhibition.
Valdez was the cleavercr of the two.
vlinnipr tlN m trh fha gevcral
points during the contest altho he was
unable to pin Perko's shoulders to
tho mat.
Young Dash and Battling Clarence.
two fast 100-pourdcrs fought whirl-
wind draw in the final bout of the
evening.
The final elimination in the tourna-
mcnt will be held tonight. The popu-
lar prices of 81 and so cents will pre-
vail. with tickets selling at Dupps-
Hamlin, Swearingen. Dixon Miller and
Empire cigar stores.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-12-14
OFFICERS
= BEET GROWERS ASSN

Denver. Dec. 13.-officcrs Of the
Mountain States Beet Growers ssso!
citation were reelected at the rccu-
lar annual meeting hero yesterday.
They arc Fred Cummings. Fort Col
lins. Colo. president: II. c. BcEgs.
Fort Morgan. Solo, vice president. and
George Huston of Greeley. secretary.
a board of directors. consisting OF
one representative from each factory
district also was elected.
Tho resignation of Secretary Hus-
ton was received by the association
but action upon 1t was postponed In
definitely.
President Cummings said today the
association had decided no membership
campaign would be conducted in 1929
inasmuch as the financial standing of
the association was adequate to carry
on without additional funds.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-12-14
FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC MARKETS
CHICAGO GRAINS
and PROVISIONS

Chicago, ILL.,, Dec. 13.-Prices weak
ened in wheat today owing to lack OF
support except from shorts. The close
was unsettled nc to INC net lower
with May s1.11N to $1.1lt and July
s1.O1% to s1.O17s. Corn lost NC to 7sc;
oats shade to Nc lower and provis.
ions off &c to 15c.
Rather general selling with which
wheat began showed dearth Of buy.
ing orders and tended to emphasize
uncertainty prevailing as TO the Euro
pean financial situation.
Downturns in foreign exchange
counted further as handicap to bulls
whereas talk current about Germany
having been given loan was without
much effect. Reports of unfavorable
harvest weather in Argentina failed
also to stimulate interests being offset
by advices giving renewed estimates
OF large cxportabe surplus. On the
other hand something of rally oc-
CURED near the close owing to intima-
tions that 100000 bushels had been
bought for Europe. Only 300, 900 bushels
OF the amount however was fully con-
firmed. Besides confidence was dis
turbed by gossip that final crop figures
In the United States would show an
increased as proved to be the case re-
garding cotton.
Under such circumstances, the late
upturns were largely transient.
Liberal arrivals of corn had q de-
pressing influence on corn and oats
Provisions were lower as n result OF
weakness in the value of grain and
hogs.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-12-14
HARVARD INVITES
CALIFORNIA GAME

Cambridge. Mass. Dec. 13.-(By The
Associated Prcss)-Harvard University
today invited the University OF Cali
fornia to meet the crimson eleven In
football game at tho Harvard sta
dunn October 2S next year.
The telegram containing Harvard's
invitation. which was sent to Gradu-
ate Manager Nichols OF California by
Major Moore. said:
Gould California play Harvard at
Cambridge on October rs, 1922. ON ac-
count of your offer to como cast last
year. thought you might be willing to
como east next fall. Harvard very
much desires to meet your team"
Tho date that California is asked to
accept lies between that on which Har-
ward will meet Centre college and that
which University of North Carolina
has been asked to fill. Should this
tentative combination be fulfilled II
will take rank as one of tho most in
tcrcsting sequences of intcr-scctional
football games played by any of tho
big college eicvcns.
Fred w. Moore. graduate manager
OF athletics at Harvard. said 'hc iuvi-
tation to California for Ocic:ycr ss was
made possible by ihp feet that Penn
State had sent word Eat II was un-
able to como to Cambridge on that
date.
Berkeley. Calf. Dee. i5.-Califcrnia
will take Harvard's invitation for n
football game under consideration and
may accept Graduate Manager Luther
ID. Nichols announccdh today. The
matter will bc taken up formally when
tho invitation arrives.
October IS. the date offered by Har-
ward. already has been given by Cali
fornia TO the University or Southern
California. This game. It was said.
possibly could be shifted IL the Bear
varsity decided to go East.
California already has two trips
scheduled for next season. one to- Los
Angeles to meet u. S. c.. and the other
to Seattle TO play tho University OF
Washington. November II.
AItho Harvard's invitation has not
reached here. IT was expected. be-
cause OF query from the Crimson
management regarding a game. re-
ccivcd recently.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-12-14
CENTRE WILL PLAY
ARIZONA GR|DSTERS

DanviIle. Ky. Dec. 13.-Thc Centre
college football team will play the
University of Arizona eleven at San
Diego. Cal. December 26. 1t was an
pounced hy the athletic officials today.
Arizona, claimant of the championship
OF the southwest. has accepted terms
OF the San Diego chamber OF commerce
1t was announced. There is no chance
OF the contest being called off Centre
authorities say.
Tho Colonois will leave Friday for
the Pacific coast.
Tho ~ letter men and Coaches Nor
an and Thornhill will make the trip.
Tucson. Ariz.. Dec. i3-In a long dis
lance conversation late this afternoon
between Graduate Manager l.. L.
Barnes, of the University OF Arizona.
and President Il. 4. Gould. OF tho
san Diego chamber OF commerce. the
Arizona institution's football team ac-
cepted an invitation to play the Centre
college team in the California city on
December ss.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-12-14
WILSON GETS CHECK
FOR FIGHT PROFITS

New York. Dec. 13.-Tex Rickard.
fight promoter today handed Middle
weight Champion Johnny Wilson a
check for $4,000 to cover his end of the
bout with Bryan Downcy of Cleveland
in Jersey City last September. The
money had been withheld by Richard
nj request of the New Jersey state
boxing commission which charged that
the champion had not put forth his
best efforts.
Wilson liz said to have agreed that
he would box any opponent Rickard
might select before January 6. the con-
test to take place. the middle of tho
following month.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-12-14
WANTS TO PLAY
IN CALIFORNIA

st. Paul. Mimi. Dec. 13.-(By The
Associated Press.)-B. II. Beck, dircc-
tor of athletics at Hamline Univer-
sity. st. Paul. late today tclcgraphed
the chamber OF commerce at San
Diego. Calf. declaring .Hamline
would welcome the opportunity TO
play at san Diego December rs.
meeting any opponent that might be
selected.
Danville. Ky, Dec. 13.-Dcclarins
that the contract calls for an cast
versus west game. Centre college ath-
1etic officials today are awaiting n re-
ply from the San Diego chamber OF
commerce TO n telegram sent by Centre
last night in which II declined to
meet Notre Dame in San Diego on
December 26.
Tho faculty athletic committee in an
rounclng !is decision. said that Centre
wns in no way preJudiccd against
Notre Dame but took the view that
nothing was to be gained In an cast
versus east game.
Meantime Coach Moran is going
ahead with preparations for tho game.
CovinEton Is alternating at quarter
back with McMillin, whose shoes he
will attempt TO. fiji next season. this
being tho last game for McMiliin In
Centre uniform.
Tho coloncls arc slated to leave for
tho west Friday morning.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-12-14

The second night in the amateur
tournament of the Pueblo Athletic club
resulted in thirteen events that were
full of action from the tap of the bell
to the time the decision was given. Zen
fast boxing bouts with three wrestling
matches that gave the fans lot OF en-
thusiastic activities concluded the
program.
The final elimination among the
amateurs will be held tonight ana VIII
close the three night session among
the amateurs for the honors of their
divisions.
Four amateurs out of the five that
were entered by the E. Pluribus Unum
club were declared winners, the best
average.
There appeared to be no bout that
could be called the star event OF the
nights program, because of fast and
clever boxing. Some of the contests
proved to be slugging matches, where
two amateurs stood toe to toe ana
traded hard swings, others were of an
unusual scientific order, while all the
wrestling matches proved to be stub
bornly contested.
Java Kid Nick won the opening
match from Wildcat Parker on a close
decision. Nick proved the more exper-
fenced boxer but found a tartar in
the Wildcat who fought good battle.
Kid Chowb boy, colored, and Sailor De-
Long chose to stand toe to toe and slug
during their three rounder. 1t was
the hardest hitting match OF the even
ing. DeLong was dropped in the final
round.
Young Smith and Harry Fletcher
put on a three round session that was
OF unusual scientific order. Both of
the boys weighed only 81 pounds but
displayed as much talent as mahy of
the professional boxers. Young Smith
won the first round when he dropped
Fletcher near his corner. The second
round was also taken by Smith who
sidestepped swing of Fletcher's and
following it up with a straight right
caught Fletcher ON the chin with
enough force to floor him while Off
balance. Fletchers seconds refused 10
let their boy finish. claiming that he
had been pushed. The decision was
given to Smith by the three Judges.
Bessemer Stranger won his wrest-
ling match from Sanonez in one fall
after two minutes and thirteen sec
onds with the body scissors and arm
lock.
Kid Bug and Young Dominick fought
a fast draw.
Stranger Schupp was given tho de-
cision over Young Gotch. both weighed
141 pounds. Schupp was the aggress-
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-12-14
MILLER T q MANAGE
. Frisco COIST LEIGIiL.,

New York. Dec. l5.-Jack Miller. vct-
cran inficlder OF the Phillies. today
signed contract to manage tho san
Francisco club of the Pacific coast
IscEuc.
Miller haA spent 10 years in the Ma
tional icaSt,e. lie Joined tho Pitts
burg Pirates in 1909 as a second base
man. was traded to st. Louis In 1914
and played second. base and then first
with tho Cardinals until three years
ago whom he went to Philadelphia.
During the war he served in France
with tho Marines.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-12-14
FTNANcIAI, ororATIoNs

New York. Dec. 13.-Csil money nrm
high. s per cent: low. per cent: ruling
rate. per cent: closing bid. ~ per
cont; offered at 5 per cent; last loan.
9 per cent.
Time loans Arm: so days. 90 days and
Elk months. 5d5h per cent.
Prime mercantile paper. 5d5k per
cont.
Foreign exchange irregular. Great
Britain demand. AIS: cables. 41sis I:
France demand. sosit. cables, s.o7.
Italy demand. 4.es: cables. 1851: Bel
gium demand. s1.74: cables. IT'S: Ger
land demand. 3se.lo: cables. 1886
Norway demand. 1905: Sweden de-
mand. cables. .%4o: Denmark demand.
1905: Switzerland demand. 1910: Spain
demand. 14ss: Greece demand. AIS.
Argentine demand. 1880: Brazil de-
mand. S13.25; Montreal. asx.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-12-14
LOCAL WEATHER REPORT

State OF weather. -'4cdr tledr
Normal temperature for this date y
degrees.
Mean temperature for today IS de-
grecs.
Variation in temperature In - hours
degrees colder.
Highest temperature II degrees at
11;5o n. m.
Highest temperature recorded this
month. 3s years "A degrees.
Lowest temperature Al degrees at
1:15 a. m.
Lowest temperature recorded this
month. 81 years -22 degrees.
Highest wind velocity 10 miles W. at
II 90 a. m.
Total rainfall and melted snowfall
since first of year 1884 inches.
Normal precipitation TO date ii.ss.
Time of sunrise 7:oS n. m.
Time OF sunset 4:39 y. IN.
II. r. DICK.
Weather Bureau.
Forecast toll g.. p. m. Wednesday.
For Pueblo and vicinity tradius 20
miles): Fair tonight and Wednesday :
slightly cooler tonight.
For Colorado: Fair tonight: some
what cooicr central and northeast por-
lions: Wednesday generally fair: cool
or cast portion.
WEATHER CONDITIONS
ridge OF pressure extends from
the north Pacific coast southcastward
10 New Mexico. II has decreased in
intensity over tho southern plateau
region and increased markedly In
northern Washington. Rain has been
general along the north Pacific coast
with strong dicstion, of clearing this
morning The pressure is low over the
northeastern section Of the country.
the lakes and the northern plaina
states IL has been accompanied by
light snow and moderate temperature
Snow continues I'm western Pcnnsyi-
vania. the New England states and in
Manitoba.
Generally fair weather and slightly
cooler tonight. Wednesday fair Is in
dicated for Pueblo and vicinity.
II. n. DICK.