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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-12-16

Iftl's NAiNA 10 hFAtAi wa hAAN
day before Christmas. 81. Nicholas
had been hurried and rather grumpy.
only this time. Mother Nicholas
thought TO herself that he was just
q hit grumpler than she had ever
known him. And ut suppcrtme she
found that she was right.
He came into the kitchen. closing
his workshop door with bang, and
sat down with all the little Nicholases
to his porridge.
well. I've said II before" he
growled but this time mean 1t. The
children down there In the world will
get nothing from my pack this night.
It's time they were taught lesson"
All the little Nlcholascs gasped. but
Mother Nicholas only asked calmly ::
why. what is the matter now, ia
Their? After you've been working for
them the whole year, you wouldn't
90 and disappoint the poor dears
would youi"
"Yes, I would" declared ST. Mich
olas, swallowing his porridge in great
gulps. and pretending that he was not
saint M all Half of them 60 around
saying that there isn't any 81. Nlcho-
las. poking fun nj me. and laughing
in their sleeves. And the other half
think IL makes no difference whether
they are good children or not, I'll fill
their stockings Just the same. It's a
thankless job, tell you. And I'm
too old man for H. So.'
Come" said Mother Nicholas. Sooth-
ingly, here is plate Of griddle cakes.
When you have eaten you will see
things differently"
"No. when | have eaten | shall go
to bed That's where an old fellow
like me belongs an old fellow who
children don't believe in
Mother saw that he was determined.
and that there was nothing to do for
IT, since griddlc cakes wouldn't help.
motion the children silent. and went
on quietly about her work. And when
ST. Nicholas had finished his supper.
he did roll away to bed, only telling
the little Nicholascs to be sure "a hang
their stockings, for they had been good
children all the year and still believed
in him.
The minute the door closed behind
him the little Nicholascs burst into
excited chatter. ooh, what pityl
Those poor children Surely there
must be some good ones oh dear,
what fun will Christmas be to us II
all the children in the world down
there are unhappy"
"What indeed" Mother Nicholas
shook her head and looked often at
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-12-16
Daughter of Eve.
.av l kiss vnn 2

May | kiss you?
Shelf you do III tell father.
Silence.
She-Er-r-I might mention-that
father hardly ever believes anything
| tell him.
Silence-but much sweeter
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-12-16
A Sweet Smelling Liquid =.

If you find bed bugs in YOUR house,
don't worry. Get a can Of Royal
Guaranteed Bed Bug Liquid, put it
around thoroughly and bed bugs bet
ter beware 1t is sure sudden death
to EVERY one of them. For health's
sake, get can today. Csc Sold and
guaranteed by
p. D. Cottingham & Co,
The Peoples Store.
p. f. Wharton & Son, Stockton.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-12-16
s3OGAss
-seE30 GSsssN--
CHRISTMAS AND GHOST TALES
Festival is Naturally Associated With
Stories OF Haunted Halls and
Things Supernatural.

": s: e.: s: g. =: !: :.
Is naturally associated with
tales Of haunted halls and things"
that are supernatural. Thus Dickens
in his Christmas Carol" gave us
the Spirits Of the Past the Present,
and the Future, but Christmas In
mind. clothed each OF them in a fas
cinuting mantle of kindness, and sent
them ont on message If mercy that
made itself felt over all the earth
over many II stony Scrooge have they
cast their mellowlng shades, teach
ing them TO shy:
II will honor Christmas In my heart
and try TO keep II all the year. will
live In the Past. the Present. and the
Future. The spirits Of all three shall
strive within me viii not shut out
the lessons that they teach"
Scrooge. concluded Dickens. had no
further intercourse with Spirits, but II
was always said Of him that he knew
how to keep Christmas well, If any
man alive possessed the knowledge.
May thar be truly said of us. and all
of us And so. ~ Tiny Tim observed
God bless us. every one"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-12-16

Christmas Cake Oeeorations.
70 make attractive Christmas cake
decorations, lightly hutGr the under
side ~ perfect holly leaves, then coat
with icing and let dry. when dry the
Icing will come on shaped and veined
like the leaf Make into wreath by
Joining with icing stems.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-12-16
sesG9OesEsA
CHRISTMAS DINNER

ENERY Christmas they in
- yited one or two IL have
Christmas dinner with them
who would otherwise have been
alone II gave them SO much
pleasure that they never felt
ihey were being kindly" nor
HAT they were doing n real
charity" SO that their guests
always had a real Christmas
with real Christmas cheer. For
they never felt that thcy had
been invited ont Of Kindness
nor out of charity
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1922-12-16

D NJ MY Dodd, Impulse
Dodd, cattlenan. was in
Chicago, with his big sale
over. And even in Chica-
20, where sightseeing cat
tlemen were common. I'm
pulse Dodd was u no
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-11

rison caused 10 of the heavy slug
rers to hit at the wind and only al
lowing three safe bingles in IN,
nings. Ok road was well represented
bv the battery of H. Davis and w.
Haslip. of Woodbridge, Va, but were
not in form" enough to stop the
sluggers of Burke.
Rev. Mr.. Mellichampe, rector OF
Pohick Church. will conduct prayer
meetings at Ok Road School house
twice each month
Mr.. Beauregard Swart is very i'll
at MS home near Bull Run.
Material is being delivered all
along the line between Fairfax ana
Alexandria and from Alexandra to
Vienna. Oakton to Henrdon, for the
construction of the new electric
light wire to connect with the
Alexandria Lighting Company
Gangs will be at work shortly putting
I'D poles and preparing TO string the
wires etc. The big feed wires viii
at first be put in and service wires
afterward put in the homes OF con,
SINNERS. The construction work VIII
be started from Herndon by Mr.
Stevens. engineer for the electric
LIGHT company. 1t is understood that
nearly every householder along the
lines will have lights installed.
Mrs. r. S. Gaines.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-11

A philanthropic lady visited an
ASYLUM not long ago and displayed
great interest in the inmates one
old man particularly gained her
compassion. And how long nave
you been here, my man." she IN
quired.
"Do they treat you well?"
After addressing a few more
questions to him the visitor passed
on. She noticed a smile broadening
on the face of her attendant, and,
on asking the cause, heard with con-
sternation that the old man was none
other than the medical superin-
tendent She hurried back TO make
apologies How successful she was
may be gathered from these words;
a am sorry. doctor. will never
De governed by appearances agar"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-11
FAIRFAX NEWS

There will be an entertainment at
Ashford School house for benetit OF
Good Shepherd Church Stranger
ries and cake will be sold.
Mr. Stockton Holbrook, of Fair
fax, has an egg laid by one of his
hens, weighing a little less than
pound and a half, and measuring
eight inches around the length.
The fruit crop in Fairfax is not
injured as much as was expected
Apples and pears will be almost a
full crop, but peaches and plums are
very short.
A son of Mr.. Harvey Cross was
cut in the head very badly by falling
on a sharp stone. He is improving
The ladies Of Zion Episcopal
Church of Fairfax will give an apron
social at the residence of Miss Edith
Thompson on Friday night. A most
pleasant affair is anticipated.
Fairfax is getting 10 be great
place for tourists. Last Sunday over
SUI nldCnlDeS came Otll ~ yin " 60
ington in>the afternoon.
During the hour of the funeral OF
Mr.. c Vernon Ford, Commonwealth's
Attorney of Fairfax, all business was
suspended as a mark of respect to
one whom the whole town honored
and respected.
Mr. West, of Washington, has re-
turned home from visit to Mr.. Geo.
Wolf
A new law limiting the amount
of tax on intangibles for road pur-
poses caused the Board of SupervlS-
ors to reduce the levy from 80 cents
to 20 cents, at regular meeting
held last Wednesday.
The board passed a resolution ask
ing Judge Brent to authorize an
election to submit the question OF an
obligatory tuberculin test of cattle,
to the voters of the county.
A plan for the addition to the
courthouse was submitted by Mr..
William Deming, and drawing
showing the addition as 1t will be
when completed, was also submitted.
II was decided to take action on this
matter at the regular meeting IN
June.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-11

Mrs Mock Wiley has as her guest,
Mrs. Harry Watkins ,os Washington.
Mr. c. n. Stewart, of Burke, is
preparing to paint the residence late
" purchased from Mrs. Jennie SWEET
nam, at Burke, also the store build
ing.
Mr. R. f. Marshall who has been
spending the winter in Florida, is
expected home this month TO remain
for the summer.
The U. D c. meeting at Mr.. G..
S. MarShall's was very interesting
affair. Some very interesting talks
were given, after which refreshments
were served, and the meeting adj
journed to meet at Mrs Moore's next
month.
The Virginia War History Com
mission is getting ready to publish
the official citation Of every soldier
in Virginia who received horors for
bravery during the world war, and
it is very important that all ex-
soldiers send in their names to be on
this honor roll so it will be com
pleted, so don't fail to have a GER
tilted copy sent in at once
A very interesting ball game was
played between the Ok Read and
Burke team last week, on Ok Road
ground, Burke winning by a score of
9 to 4. The Burke battery of Harri-
son and Gaines was the feature Of
the day Harrison being almost in
vinciblc, and was ably handled by his
battery mate, Midget" Gaines Har-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-11

try It. I now feel fine and can DO my
homework without any trouble at all.
You can use this letter for the sake Of
others if you wish. Mrs. WELDON G.
HATFIELD, R. r. 9, Sabina, Ohio.
Housewives make a great mistake IN
allowing themselves to become so weak
and nervous that It is well-nigh ;rnpos-
sible for them to attend to their neccs-
sary household duties.
Lydia f. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound should be taken when you first
notice such symptoms as nervousness.
backache, weakness and irreguiaritr. II
will help YOU and prevent more serious
trouble. Give it 4 fair trial It surely
helped Mrs. Hatfield, juStaa !taas many
many other women.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-11
NOTICE

J. H. Massey has on hand, Hard
Shelled Crabs, Home picked Crab
meat, large Chowder CLANS, Devil
Crabs 81 90 doz. 504 King St.,1211
King St. Phone 255J. 112-1c
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-11

illCoo anu AACE uidl
jty. | was weak and
nervous and could
hardly stand on my
Feet long enough to
cook Q meal. | was
this way for about a
year ard had tried
several medicines
and had . physician,
but to no avail. My
sister was taking
your medicine and
finally induced me 10
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-11

Money is the root of all evil"
That is the reason we all try to dig
it up .-Columbia Jester.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-11
MRS. HATFIELD
-SABINA, OHIO
In Pitiable COnditiOnwhen she Began
Taking Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound

Sabina, Ohio.-'T took Lydia E. Pink
ham Vegetable Compound for weak
The Washington times., 1922-06-02
.MATH|kDE' : KIN
INTIMATE OSER
SEEKSFORTUNE
Have Data Presuming to Show
He Tried to Wed Other
American Girls.
BY A. j. IORENZ,
Universal Service.

CHICAGO, June MAX Oser's
past Is to remain a book with seven
seals as far as Mrs. Edith Rockefel-
Ter Mccormick. mother of the Swiss
riding masters bride, 10 concerned.
Her decision to refrain from making
public further objections against the
Impoverished fortune hunter" as
Oser has been termed in the legal
fray to blast the Alpine romance,
was made at the last moment yester.
day.
Her eyes reddened by tears, Mrs.
Mccormick emerged from the con.
ference with her attorney. Charles s.
Cutting, after which it was announc-
ed that the amended bill OF particu-
lars, stating other objections against
Mathilde's marriage with Oser.
would not be filed.
The decision was made just before
the hour for filing the bill with Pro-
bate Judge Henry Horner.
The compromise, II was said,
spared her daughter the possible en-
life barred in open court.
To strengthen her position IN the
fight against her former husband 5
authority as guardian Of her dauHh-
ter, which II was believed would
permit him TO assent TO Mathilde' 3
marriage TO Oser without Mrs. Nc
Cormick's consent, the mother Lad
prepared to make even more spe-
cific objections to her prospective
son-in.law than the initial generali-
ties.
"I understand that this is not
the first time that Oser has tried 10
marry a rich American girl" Mr..
Cutting said.
He seems to have tried before to
make use OF the opportunities af-
forded by the fact that many society
people were members Of his riding
school"
Specific instances. giving the
names of prominent American girls
who had been the targets for Oser's
alleged fortune-hunting affections,
were to have been given in the new
bill Of particulars, II is understood
Oser has an income Of only 800 a
month and has merely $4,000 in
cash. according to Mrs. Mccormick
attorney.
The Washington times., 1922-06-02
cHARRED BODIES MAY BE
USED AS COURT EXHIBIT

wILKESBARRE. Pa, June g.
In the office of District Attornev
Arthur II. James is rough. steel
lined box containing what IL al
legged to be the remains Of the Rev:
Felix Nowak. who, with his wife and
three children, was burned to deSth
at their home in Ponds Hill In July.
1921.
This will be offered as evidence
and the charred bones will be ex'
posed to view of the jurors II at.
torneys for Frank Valerosa, charged
with burning the family to death,
insist that the Commonwealth provo
a corpus delecti.
The Washington times., 1922-06-02
LICENSED TO MARRY.

H,lmer w Lystsd, e., Hudson, Wis,
and Marian r. Thom, 81. Buffalo, wyo.
The Rev John T. Axton.
John o, johnson, 2b, and Esther u
Rees rs The Rev w. 8. Alternately.
Harry A. Dengisss, 20, and Bertha v
NAV a. The Rev. George M. Cumming
Charles Renchef, as, snd Anna Gaudy'
10. The Rev. william Curtis White.
Robert F. Eaves, ~ and Eta O.
Snyder, 20. The Rev. william .. Aoer-
% Edward F. Aydt, 20, and Kstherins'E.
BRADY 70, Chicago, Ill The Rev.
Thomas v. Fitzgerald.
James II. Mangan. 2l and Clara
Entsler, 20. The Rev. John Z. BriEEs.
Charles q. Dale, 50, and Myrtle NJ. Nor
Charles l.. Misewaner, Sb, and Lavinia
f. Thompson, 40 The Rev. Thorn Will
Clinton A. Risson. a. and Mildred L.
Herbst, II. The Rev. Robert Talbot.
william C. DeFord, II, and Marie
Middiekamp, 81, both OF Baltimore, Nd
The REV. Titus E. Davis.
Francis N. Smith, ae, and Clarice E.
Ruble, 10, San Francisco, Cal Judge X.
Alfred H. Brsneohiein, ~, and Mar
.usrit A. Carter, II, both Of Baltimore.
Ma. The REV, John r Huddle.
John ID. r. Fuller, rs. Laurens, 8, C.,
ana Minnie L. Minis, II, Springfield, s. G.
The Rev Howard +. Downs,
Edward A. Hyde, q, and Christine
The Rev. Hewsrd =. Downs
Andrew r. Bsrgsr, 40, and Anna N.
Payne, ~, both OF Dioksrsen, Nd. The
Rev, Howard y. Downs
Arthur Beach, %, and Harristte Miller,
The Washington times., 1922-06-02
Jean EIiOtS Mems
Of Capital Society
Continued from Page 10

Continued from rage III
may In turn be said to have created
the consular service in its present
form.
Elihu Root, Secretary OF State
when the first fundamental reform
was accomplished for the consular
service, sent a greeting which said
that mo one could have been more
single-minded and unselfish than
Wilbur J. Carr in contributing to
the efficiency OF the consular force,
and at the same time to the dignity
and honor Of all it's members"
The "blue:ribbon" consular officer
Of the United States, Robert Peet
Skinner, consul general at London.
declares that thanks to Mr.. Cars a
efforts" a career has been opened
up 10 the youth OF the United States,
a definitely recognized career which
takes it's place along with the law,
medicine. the army. and the navy.
The officers at Washington Bar
racks will entertain at a supper
dance at the club this evening.
Col. and Mrs. B. T. Simmons will
receive.
The Washington times., 1922-06-02
PROPOSALS

TREASURY DEPARTMENT. Supervising
May 10, lsia-ssaled proposals will ne
received at this office until : o'clock D. m.
on the 18th day OF June, 1922, and then
opened for furnishing and delivering
may be required for the various buildings
In the United States under the control OF
the Treasury Department for the fiscal
with the specification dated May 10. 1914
eopiss OF which may be had at this office
at the discretion Of the Aeting super
visiug Architect, J. A. wETMokE, zst.
Ing Supervising Architect
The Washington times., 1922-06-02
Births, marrlaoes, DEATHS

John w. Crabbs, 81, and Marguerite Z.
sa dtIert as The Rev. John b. Jones
Ed Stouffer. az. and z. Myrtle McGee,
"a The Rev John ". Day.
James b. Skinner, rs, Of Mt. 1ds- Va,
and Pearl MolIet Breeze, ~. Of Taylor
willie. Ill The Rev. J. s. Montgomery.
Louis II. Bovars, 81. OF Richmond, Va"
and Evelyn V. WinEo. 20. Of Jeterville'
Va. The Rev. N. p. J. Egan.
John l.. Hall 81, and Beall D. lie
Bourgeois, 30. The Rev. Z. W. Scott.
Ernst ArtschwaEer. 30, and Eugenia
Brodolky, 2s. The Rev. U. q. B. Pierce.
Andrew n. Ross, 30, and Susan Muir
ply, 80. The Rev. B. Brasksmp.
william V. Shupe 80 and Pearl G.
For, a. The Rev. J. Dawson.
Gustave Henry wendland, ~ OF
Alma, Kan. and Jessie L. Gray. ~. Of
Bradentown, Fla. The Rev. II. d.
Mitchell.
The Washington times., 1922-06-02
CHILD TRAFFIC
TOD.C..
GUARDIAN BOARD
Continued from Page 12.)

Continued from Page 12)
homes, where women take four. six
and even a greater number of chill
dren TO board"
Albert e. Herrick. superintendent
Of the school, also Ia active In protest
against the closing order.
"I have known parents to come
here to visit their children who had
been taken away by the board with
out the knowledge Of the parents"
he said THE board has such abso-
lutte control over the children turned
over to- by the juvenile court that
II seems to believe II can act In this
high. h.handed manner.
"A week ago Sunday I had occa-
sion to take one OF our boys to visit
his sister at the National Training
School. He did not know, and had
not known for several years, where
his sister was. IN fact, personally
did not know he had a sister until
called up by Mrs. Griffith, OF the
National Training School, who asked
IL his sister might be allowed to visit
him.
Visit 70 Sister Put OFF.
1T happened that this boy, Samuel
Mathews, was to go to clinic by
orders from the board Of children's
guardians that morning. and conse-
quently his sister could not see him.
"I offered TO Mrs. Griffith. IL she
was willing, TO bring him to see his
sister the next day, Sunday. He
had a very nice visit with his sis
ter and by his wish we remained
for afternoon service.
LAS the girls were coming into
the auditorium, one stepped up TO
me and said, How do you do, Mr..
Herrick,' and shook hands.
This girl was a former inmate
of the home. Some time before the
opening of the fall school term, a
representative of the Board of Chill
dren's Guardians talked with me in
regard to her and asked that she
be allowed TO 60 to high school.
II was not willing that any girl
then at the school should be al
! lowed to do this unchaperoned. In
consequence, the girl was removed
from the school and placed else.
where. She is now an inmate OF
the National Training School"
Transfer OF Girl Criticized.
This latter institution houses
girls sent there for serious rea-
sons. 1t was pointed out. Mr..
Herrick contendeds the girl was
progressing favorably at the home
school and should not have been
permitted TO mingle, unmatched,
among high school students be-
cause OF the offense for which she
! originally was committed to the
| Wisconsin avenue institution.
"A short time ago, a girl OF the
same type, was taken from the
school and placed in a home" Mr..
| Herrick said. The woman 1t whose
home she was staying has gone
to the hospital. leaving her with
/ the men of the family.
1T was mentioned some time ago
! to a representative Of the Board
of Children's Guardians that she
was TO be left, and the understanding
we received was that they would
arrange the matter so that 1t would
be all right for her to stay.
Whether this has been done, we
do not know. This girl is allowed,
after she does her work, to choose
her own recreation. unchaperoncd.'
The Washington times., 1922-06-02
CLARyOYANTs
licensed BY District Of Coiumbta
PROE. BEL MONT

NOTED CLAIRvOYANT AND PALMIST.
Can read your life by tho lines In your
palm. which are the record Of your life.
Being a graduate OF two colleges OF
pa lnistry. and his wonderful gift OF sec :
ond sight enables him to lit the veil
OF mystery and reveal to you I'm mportant
matters OF your future life. Gives ad-
vice on business matters, love, health
and family affairs Tells the name OF
your futurs husband or wife: what part
OF the country IL luckiest to you: what
to do TO be successful in hfs. removes
troubles OF all nature: brinEs the sepa =
rated together: tells the secret OF having
personal Influence with your associates
Prof Belmont Is a psych oloGist Of world
renown. Readings 81. l723 New York
ave n W betMeen 18th and llth.
The Washington times., 1922-06-02
DEATHS REPORTED.

Elizabeth Henry. 81 yrs.. SIC ct. ne.
Skipworth p. cosie. 80 yrs. walter
Reed Hosp.
virginia Nally. ~ yrs. +2s bth ct. ne.
James J. Hiilsry, ss yrs, st. Ellis. Hosp.
Mary z. Yates, % yrs, 2slb l2th 81, ne
Susie NJ Phillips, sS yrs. 1874 Morse
~. ne.
Joseph Fl. 'Keane. ~ yrs, 1925 Fair
Raymond l. Toneyson. Is yrs. Garfield
Hosp.
Csthsrin Clancy. 81 yrs. 5000 II st. NV
Everett v, Perry, 10 yrs.. 1lis 7th st. ne.
Charles II. Krener, 90 yrs. 1895 Sd
st. NV.
John csins. "a yrs. wash. Asylum
Hosn
Dem. Passe. 10 yrs. Emer. Hosp.
MHrEar,t IL. Payne, yrs, 1901 \ st. ne
Helen NJ. Pohimann. 81 yrs, 1885 sth
st ne.
Richard A. Wilson, . mos, sibi.y Hosp.
Samuel johnson. 81 yrs. Wash. Asylum
Hosp.
Mary Crocker, SIS yrs. Casualty Hosp
Margaret smith, 10 yrs., Cssusl lty Hosp.
Infant Of Lewis and Lucy Miller, 70
days; ls0t MINI. ave. ne.
The Washington times., 1922-06-02

WE WANT MORE HOUSES FOR SALE
owners Of property desiring to make
quick sales should list property with us
WM. p. NoRMoYLn. $40 Y st. n. W,
JOHN y. DoNoHoE q SONS.
t1t Pennsylvania ave. o. u.
Let Us Submit Our List Of Homes and
Invsstmsnts Before You PurchAse
:. CLAIRVOYANTS
The Washington times., 1922-06-02

10. Springfield. Va, The Rev. d. n.
Charles II. L'Hommedieu. 81, Detroit
Mich, Gnd wnifred patchelor, 50. The
Rev. Walter A. Morgan,
Joseph 10. Hurley, Al. PhIladelphia, Pa.
ana BsrhsrR NJ Singleton, 50, Marion,
Ga, The'Rev Thomas l.. McKenna,
Carroll r, Rector, 20, and Helen u,
Ksrby, ~. The Rev, James Y. Freeman
Paul ] Hsllook, it and Marie J,