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The Holly chieftain., 1922-12-21

tin whistle almost forgot how cold his
feet were and that the rain had sue
ceeded In making his stockings very
wet and wretched. It really must have
been the tune. for everybody had
coin and bit Of greeting. So he
played and played and played. he
thought his luck would change II he
changed the tune, and he very nearly
blew the breath out Of him, keeping
the notes dancing about in that dismal
place. Rawlings and he were going to
have the finest supper In all Christen-
dom, II whistling could do 1t.
Some people threw in pennies. and
some threw in dimes. and an occasion
al one dropped quarter; but the best
surprise Of all came at the last (Which
Is the way 1t should be, especially on
Christmas Eve).
The man with the tin whistle was
Just about to take 1t away from his
mouth and start home when a little.
old lady, with white hair, stopped In
front Of him. Her eyes twinkled like
frosty stars and there was something
about her that made one think Of a
chickadee. Perhaps 1t was her bright,
quick eyes, or maybe the way she put
her head on one side and looked SO ex-
ceedingly wise and happy. The man
with the tin whistle thought she was
the incest old lady he had ever seen.
And this was before she had said a
word.
Somebody" chirped the old lady
cher voice was like chickadee's, too.
only it did not say what chickadee
does), Somebody who went through
here last year about this time has sent
you a present. That somebody was
very discouraged over lot of things
And the day was discouraging, too, just
like this. But you were playing away
here for all you were worth, just as If
the sun were shining and your feet
were warm as toast. The tune was the
same one you are tootling now. And
that somebody decided that II you
could stand and whistle a jolly air in
all the cold and wet and drizzle, that
1t was time to make himself brace up
and do something. And he did" The
old lady twinkled harder than ever.
The man with the tin whistle wondered
what in the world she was going to
say next. But she did not say any.
thing for a minute. She whipped out
a pocketbook, snapped open the top,
took out small. folded piece Of pa
per and handed 1t to the man with the
tin whistle. Then she snapped her
pocketbook together, put 1t in her bag,
perked her head on one side and
chirped, merry Christmas! The man
was my son." And she was gone before
you could say Jack Robinsonl
Rawlings and his master had a sup
per worth talking about that night, /
The Holly chieftain., 1922-12-21

can tell you'll For what do you sup
pose that folded bit of paper was1 A
new, rattling ten-dollar bill Yes. siri
And Rawlings will remember that par
ticular Christmas Eve as long as he
can wag his tail or gnaw bone. And
the man with the tin whistle declared
he would never get discouraged again,
no matter how dreadful the weather
was. Rawlings approved Of this de-
termination and ate another chop at
once.
And the man with the tin whistle
still plays tunes all the way from a
penny up to ten dollars!
The Holly chieftain., 1922-12-21
Bout Christmas:

HE kindlings all cut, and the base
ment swept,
And everything IL where It should
be kept
n Lessons he's most perfected.
Does other things least expected.
That's my Bon.
On the run
For his dad.
Bout Christmasi
have never to look for coat or hat,
Neither to wonder where's this or thsti
Ny ties hang neatly on the rack,
And my soiled linens in the sack.
That's my Girl,
She's . pearl
For her dad,
Bout Christmasl
Ny clippers flnd beside my chair.
Kind attentions for me there
At times I feel OAlmost q King"
30 pettsd DER. and everything:
That's my Wife.
Bet your life,
Dear Old Dadl''
Bout Christmas!
woodward Pemberton.
The Holly chieftain., 1922-12-21

naQ peen TWO girls and q
boy. Jean and Robert, brother and
sister, and Souzette, a little, bright
eyed, winsome girl.
Mr.. and Mrs. Martin (Daddie and
Mother, they had asked the children
to call them) and the three kiddies
were busy trimming the tree.
my, what beautiful ornaments" ex-
claimed Souzette.
"What bully lights, you mean," cor
rected Robert, who was all eyes for
electrical things.
"Well, like the tree best" put in
Jean. "It's wonderful. Did you have
a tree when you were little, motherY'
queried the child rather shyly.
Eyes, had one every year, and I
still have my tree, you see."
spears like they've always had
them doesn't itf" said Robert.
"They have had them for long, long
years. Haven't you ever heard about
the first Christmas tree?"
"No." burst forth Robert. 'They
don't have time to tell us anything at
The Holly chieftain., 1922-12-21
Hermit cookles

One and one-half cupfuls sugar, 8
eggs, ! cupful Of butter or shortening.
8 cupfuls flour, l teaspoonful baking
powder. teaspoonful salt. teaspoon
full cinnamon. 1 teaspoonful allspice,
1 teaspoonful cloves, / teaspoonful
nutmeg, " teaspoonful soda, IL cup
fuls raisins.
Add sugar and eggs to melted but
ter. Beat well. Sift -four. baking
powder, salt, spices and soda together.
Add to butter mixture and mix well.
Add pumped raisins. Drop by tea
spoon on creased pan and bake in
moderate oven until brown. about 20
to 25 minutes. This makes about SO
cookies.
The Holly chieftain., 1922-12-21


make life as dreary as possible, In
stead Of as merry. 1t would not even
snow. A fine, sharp drizzle swept in
under the bridge where the man with
the tin whistle stood. and managed to
get inside the tops Of his boots and
his collar and up his coatsleeves; 1t
was very disappointing indeeu.
Holiday season was usually a Jolly
one for pennies. Either people had a
great deal more at that time, or they
were bent on getting rid Of those they
had. The man with the tin whistle
kept little cup that possessed most
remarkable appetite for coppersi It
could hold as many pennies at one
gulp as a boy eating raisins out Of
plum pudding; and that's saying a
great deal! But today the little cup
was almost empty. Nobody had time
to stop and dig around in pockets for
loose coins; 1t was too cold, and their
gloves bothered and they wanted to
get home, where their children were
waiting to clap their hands over the
packages from the stores. The man
with the tin whistle wanted to get
home, too. He did not have any chill
dren waiting for him, and they would
have had no bundles to squeal over IL
he did, but there was funny, raggedy
dog that always expected something,
and danced around In dizzy, delight
full way that was very cheerful. But
how cOuld the man with the ri, whis
tie go home when his tunes brought
him nothing but numb fingers and
feeling in his feet as If they had
turned to wood?
However, he screwed up his mouth,
took long breath, pretended that pen
nies were making his little cup ring
like sleigh bells and played the gayest
little tune you ever heardl It laughed
Its way up the windy stairs into the
The Holly chieftain., 1922-12-21
Human Nature
VS.. the
Christmas Spirit
10. 1o22, western Newspaper union.)
BY Mary Graham Bonner

NVs ~~~Sr "~sSAo AseWokekuS oAA4oosl
XX7E WERE full Of the Christmas
spirit. We were going to be more
kindly, more charitable, more friendly
with the whole world. The Christmas
spirit had penetrated. We could feel
Its warm glow. And so-after glo-
rious Christmas in the old homestead
we were on our way back to the city
where lately our work had taken us.
The travel was heavy, Of course.
and we found ourselves waiting at
the end Of long line to get into the
dining car. We waited for an hour by
our watches. We were exhausted from
having stood and from annoyance at
the slowness of others and because we
were very hungry.
Finally the line grew shorter. Soon
our turns would come. But 1t seemed
not. For those who had gone into the
dining car at last to eat took time
about 1t even though their absence
made the waiting line shorter one.
AT last we were at the head Of the
line. 1t had been long process to
work up to this point and we smiled
at one another.
only moment now and we'll be
eating" we fairly beamed the words.
But again 1t seemed not SO. For
those at the tables were eating and
eating and eating. They would never
finish, it appeared. When they ap-
preached the end Of their meal and we
almost bounded to the nearly.vacant
table we discovered they were taking
their time over their coffee.
How selfish people are" we said to
each other. How much they lack the
unselfish Christmas spirit. 1t means
nothing to them! They know there is
great line waiting and they don't
hurry In the least. Why, just think of
the length Of time we've waited and
there are more to follow US. And yet
those people can be as leisurely as
though they were in their own homes.
It's outrageous. simply outrageous,
how utterly selfish people are.
And you would think at this time of
the year they'd be a little more
thoughtful"
And to our exhaustion was added
the sorrow we felt In the thoughtless-
ness Of human nature.
And then-the head waiter sum-
moned us to table. Two persons had
at last arisen and at last our turns
had actually come!
We sat back and luxuriously perused
the menu. Well, we were hungry. We'd
have a good meal!
And we began to order.
And I'm Just going to take my
time about 1t, too." said. "Just be-
cause people stand there and glare at
us, as though we almost had no rfght
TO be eating our meal, isn't going to
make me hurry"
Il should say not" said my COM
panion. "We'll take all the time in the
world In spite Of their ugly looks!"
1t was some time later that we re-
membered the Christmas spirit we had
been so full Of before!
Human nature VS.. Christmas spir.
1t" we said sadly to each other.
The Holly chieftain., 1922-12-21
THE FAILING FLASH

THERE was q pattering Of
= feet through the hall and a
small spot Of light approached
the big fireplace. A long and
bulbous stocking was clasped to
beating heart and an eager
little face was half revealed as
1t turned bedward again In the
faint glimmer. Then a sudden
darkness overwhelmed the small
pilgrim, and, as she lost her way
and bumped into chair, the
stuffed Christmas stocking fell
to the floor with bang. The
wall that followed brought
father down stairs In a hurry
and comfort to the lost traveller.
"What Is the matter, baby, what
are you doing here?" said the
rescuer. 1.-THE 'lectricity fell
out" was the fearful answer.
%. 1898. Western Newspaper Union.)
The Holly chieftain., 1922-12-21
Paula wIsh.

l count all things but loss for the
excellency Of the knowledge Of Christ
Jesus my Lord; II by any means
might attain unto the resurrection Of
the dead.-Philippians 3:S-11.
The Holly chieftain., 1922-12-21
Dead Broke.

"Are you going to hang up your
stockings this Christmas?'
81 am more likely to hang up my
watch"
The Holly chieftain., 1922-12-21
So Many Ravens,

The Lord never had SO many raw.
ems as he has this morning.-T. De.
Witt Talmage.
The Holly chieftain., 1922-12-21

3 IT any wonder that the
man with the tin whistle
felt a trifie discouraged7 Is
1t any wonder when the
pavements were SO cold, the
wind SO keen and his coat
so thin3 1t seemed, on that
shivery Christmas Eve. as
The Holly chieftain., 1922-12-21

T WAS the Martins pleas
ure every year at Christ
mas time to go to some
orphans home and bring
back two or three little
children to spend the holl-
days with them.
This year their choice
The Holly chieftain., 1922-12-21
God 10 Known Evsr,owhsre,

In Judah is God known, His nanas
10 great In Israsl.-Psalm 70:1.
The Holly chieftain., 1922-12-21
IMPROVED UNF0RM INTERNATIONAL
Sil1gdaySchool .
' Lesson '

(By REV. p. B. FITZwATER. d. D.,
Teacher Of English Bible In the Moody
Bible Institute Of Chicago.)
Copyright. 1922. Western Newspaper Union.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-02-16

G. Gond. representative of the Central
Trust company, receiver, in charge of
the office as custodian.
Maintain Their Vigil.
From inside the suite of offices on
the second floor of the building Gond
tried to explain that Bischoff couldn't
see them, that there was no creditors
meeting going on. that Bischoff was in
custody. Nevertheless dozens stood in
the cold outside the building all day
in hope of something, they knew not
exactly what.
We're working hard to uncover ev-
cry nickel of assets" says Streyck-
mans. From the present outlook,
however, I think Wen be immensely
lucky if we can find as much as $780,
900 in real money. The situation is
not encouraging considering Bischoff' S
pile of admitted liabilities.
1--WE find Bischoff apparently sunk
vast sums in the Y Oil and Gas COM
pany. The par value of this stock is
81 a share, but it's present market
value is only % cents. Bischoff has
claimed he owns a controlling interest
in this company. There are many
other oil concerns and other compa-
MES that Bischoff bought stock in
with his clients money. 1t is impos-
sible to say yet just what value these
investments have. 1t may take weeks
to uncover all his deals"
Others trying to get at the bottom
OF the mass of get rich quick
schemes employed by the "whirlwind
financier," who airily handed out
upon occasion-huge profits to his
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-02-16
BETTER THAN CALOMEL
Thousands Have Discovered DR..
Edwards Olive Tablets are
Harmless Substitute.

DR. Edwards Olive Tablets-the
substitute for caIomef=are a mild
but sure laxative, and their effect on
the liver is almost instantaneous.
These little olive-eolored tablets are
the result of DR.. Edwards determines
ton not to treat liver and bowel COM
plants with caiomel.
The pleasant little tablets do the
good that calomel does, but have no
bad after effects. They don't injure
the teeth like strong liquids or calomel.
They take hold of the trouble and
quickly correct it. Why cure the liver
at the expense of the teeth? Calomel
sometimes plays havoc with the gums
So do strong liquids 1t is best not to
take calomeL Let DR.. Edwards Olive
Tablets take its place.
Headaches. "dullness' and that lazy
feeling come from constipation and
a disordered liver. Take DR.. Edwards
Olive Tablets when you feel "logy'
and heavy" They clear clouded
brain and "perk up the spirits. 15c
and S0c.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-02-16
CALL FOR TAX RETURNS
Expert Is Now in Topeka to Assist
CORPORATIONS.


George F. Richardson, chief deputy
in charge of the Topeka branch of
the internal revenue office for Kan
sas, today issued an appeal to have
income tax returns filed as early as
possible.
With James f. Hill. internal reve-
nue. agent with headquarters at Wich-
tia, now in Topeka to give assistance
to that class, corporations are espe-
cialiy urged to act now and avoid the
rush that is bound to come along
toward March Is. Blanks for making
all of the returns are now available.
March 5 is the date when all re-
concerns must be in to escape the pain
sion of sixty days has been granted on
limit May Is, for that class.
I'VE waited on about five hundred
persons yesterday" said Richardson,
today. "but we can handle more and
would much rather they would come
now than wait until the last few days
when we will be showed under"
Hill. who is an expert in making out
corporation returns. also issued a
warning to the effect that such con-
Germs should avail themselves of his
services now.
IF they don't come now somebody
will be disappointed about March IA"
said Hill. Just, tell them to come
early and I will do my best to assist
them, but I'm not going to work my
self to death at the eleventh hour for
corporations which should be giving
the matter attention now"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-02-16

Chicago. Feb. 16.-Investigators are
busily' engaged in delving into every
nook and crevice of the gigantic finan-
cial deals of Raymond J. Bischoff, Chi
cago's "Ponzi," in their search for
possible hidden assets.
According 10 Attorney Felix J.
Streyckmans, who represents the cred
itors, if $685. 900 is realized from the
wreckage developed following filing
of involuntary petitions in bankruptcy
Saturday, it will be surprising.
Bischoff Still in iCustody.
The financial wizard" who was
taken into custody on a ne exc 1t war
rant issued by the government, has
admitted his liabilities may exceed $4,-
500, 900.
After the case came to light scores
of alleged victims mfled around the
building where Bischoffs office is To-
Gated. They were, practically without
exception, hard working people from
back O. the yard" Lithuanians, who
had invested their all with the wiz
ard in hope of immense returns.
There were work hardened women
with shawls over their heads and
babies in their arms, able to talk but
little English, but with dread in their
hearts that savings of a lifetime were
swept away. There were men in work
attire who gesticulated as they held
converse in their native tongue.
I'VE heard this Bischoff is coming
here and We want to see him. We
want our money back" they told r.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-02-16
MUSIC CONTEST PROGRESSING.
Students in Topeka Schools Like Good
Music.

The musicmemory contest being hello
in the Topeka public schools is pro-
crossing very nicely, according to Miss
Grace V. Wilson. supervisor of schools.
A number of the selections used in
the contest of which the students are
particularly fond are Spring Song"
by Mendelssohn: THE Minuet in G.
by Beethoven; Dance Macabre," by
Saint Saens; Souvenir" by Drdla;
Prize Song" Die Meistersinger.
The benefits accruing from the con-
test are already being evidenced by
the students. At one school whore
popular music was played at the noon
hour and recesses, the students are re-
placing it with numbers in the contest.
The dates of the preliminary and
final contests have not been agreed
upon. However, the students of sew
eral schools have challenged each
other to contests and they are being
held weekly.
The contest has now been held for
a period of five weeks and will close
on March 3.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-02-16
SANTA FEE NOTES
Notes and personals by Mrs. n. D.
Wndleieh. Call Blue 1921 or sSSe.

Mr.. and Mrs. r. p. Yocum Of Emmett
street announce the marriage Of their
daughter, Miss La veta; to Mr.: Harry
Keller The wedding took place WedHes-
day afternoon, at > 30 o'clock, at the home
of the Rev. S. S. Estey, pastor Of the First
Presbyterian church. Mr.. Keller is the
son of Mrs. James O'Brien of Quenemo,
Kan, and is employed by the Santa Fe.
Mr.. and Mrs. Keller will make their home
for the present at 17O6 East Crane street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Yocum entertained at dinner
Wednesday evening in honor of Mr.. and
Mrs. Keller. The guests were: Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Keller, Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph
Ward and daughter, Virginia, Mr.. and Mrs.
Keith Colt and daughter, Pauline and
son, Kenneth, Mr.. and Mrs Earl Yocum
and sons. Durward and Ray Mrs. James
O'Brien and granddaughter, Helen Keller,
OF Quenemo, Kan, Mr.. and Mrs. r. r..
Yocum, Mr.. Edward Yocum. Miss Maude
Yocum and Miss Clara Yocum.
Mrs. H V. Strait and Mrs. H L. Allison
entertained with a surprise party Tuesday
evening at the home of Mrs. Strait in
Green street in honor of Mr.. II. v Strait.
There were thirty guests present.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl krapf and Mr.. G..
Eyth of Seward avenue spent Monday in
Kansas City attending the automobile
Mr and Mrs Keith Colt and children,
Pauline and Kenneth, of Highland Park,
are spending the week end with Mrs. Colts
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. r. B. Yocum. in
Emmett street.
Engineer II 3. ConweH is absent from
work on account of the death of a relative.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-02-16
BELFAST BATTLES
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hating of the evacuation was due to
disorders in the south, while Mr..
Churchill told the house of commons
in the north and detention of the
Monaghan football players.
Mr. Churchill also announced that
impartial commissions each OF which
will include several British represen-
tatives End officers of opposing Sides
are to investigate the facts of the
border dispute. Notwithstanding de-
claration that several kidnapped union
lists were released yesterday. only three
have reached their homes. according
to latest dispatches from Belfast where
tension is still high.
1t is not clear whether the announce
ment in Dublin of release of eleven
captives is identical with Collins state
ment before he left London that
eleven more" probably would be re-
leased Immediately.
Free State Bill Up Again.
The house of commons was again
to take up today the bill establishing
the Irish free state, Mr.. Churchill
moving second reading. The debate
is expected to occupy at least two
days. Strength of conservative oppo-
sition to the measure which is stated
to be growing owing to the recent
happenings in Ireland. especially kid
napings, cannot yet be satisfactorily
gagged. and will probably depend
upon developments between now and
the vote, as well as upon thelstate-
ments of the government ministers.
Best informed opinion at the moment
is, howver, that the dissenters will not
prove powerful enough to prevent
passage of the bill.
The strife in Belfast which yester-
day went from bad to worse is caus-
inc greatest fn the fnFAH
thorities, whose efforts to stop the
disorders have failed. The outbreaks
are confined to certain areas and au-
thorities attribute the bad feeling to
religious prejudices.
Troops are cooperating with police
in efforts to root out nests of shippers
but small success has thus far been
achieved and reports indicate that
there will be further acts OF terror be-
fore the anarchy which is incensing
the great majority OF the Belfast citi-
zens is stifled.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-02-16
SETS new THEATER RECORD
Advance Sales Indicate That THE
Bait Will Bes&t Mark Set by Lauder.

That all records for theater attend
ance in Topeka are to be broken
Monday and Tuesday is the present
indication at the Grand theater Nhere
The Bat" will be offered Monday and
Tuesday nights and matinee Tuesday.
The heaviest advance sales of seats
ever recorded even including the rec
ord breaking stay here of Sir Harry
Lauder already this season, is now in
progress, Manager H. E. Uhlrich re-
ports and three packed houses for
THE Bat are now almost certain.
Heretofore the record was two packed
houses in one day.
1.-THE Bat will be produced here by
the same company that played fifty
three week engagement in Chicago,
and the best company now on the road
with the great mystery play written
by Mary Roberts Rhinehart, whose
fiction is now the most popular of
any American writer's.
Following THE Bat" and appearing
here Wednesday another big produc-
ton, THE Greenwich Village Follies'
also by another Chicago company, will
play two engagements, heavy orders
for seats for which are also being
scored. The company which plays the
Follies here has just completed
seven weeks return engagement in
Chicago and is now headed for the
coast.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-02-16
LARGE LOSSES FOR KATY
Retrenchment Will Not Be Planned
However, Officials Are Told.

Fort Worth, Feb. 16.-The earn
ings of the Missouri. Kansas & Texas
in 1922 may be $17,000,O00 less than
in 1921 and therefore rigid economy
must immediately be started in every
department. so C. n. Whitehead of st.
Louis chief operating officer, de-
clared here today in the opening adj
dress to the annual staff meeting OF
executive officers, operating officials
and department heads.
About 400 are attending the meet
ing. Chairmen of the various rail-
way unions On the system are in a.
tendance by special invitation, but
wages or working conditions will not
be discussed. said Whitehead. The
conference will continue two days in
stead of the three originally planned.
Tho economy will be urged every
where, no retrenchment plans will be
ordered, he stated. I'm fact" he said,
Il hope soon that all men recently
laid off will be called back into serv-
ice,