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The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1923-12-19

noted that not a whisper disturbed
the assembly. l..
"Mebbe you won't like what / got
to say" continued Old Solomon, "but
1 feel like I must speak. / see and
know a lot Of things, up there In my
cabin, that the rest Of you don't have
time to notice. And I'd feel pretty
mean If / did not put in an oar for
sOnse friends Of mine who can't say a
word for themselves"
He paused, looked around the room,
and then continued.
I'VE human bein's are pretty apt to
think we're mighty important: we go
about takin' for granted that this hull
universe was made purpose fer us, and
everything in 1t. But when you're
alSne as much as I be, specially cold,
windy, winter nights, you can't help
thinkin' about all the little critters
outdoors. And in the mOrnin' there
are their tracks all about the house.
They don't ask nOthin' Of us All they
want is a chance to hunt for food and
SONnE 6nClLClCu AO1C ~ EACCP AAs mn
the BIRDS Even the pesky sparrows !
No matter what the weather is, they're
flutterin' around clipper as anything !
No complaints, no Encouragement, no
fuss; and IL there's a warm corner or
a bit OF sunshine, they manage to try
a few notes of singin'. They're an
everlastin' example to us grumblers.
And I was thinkin' Solomon looked
keenly into the faces Of his listeners
eff this year we couldn't have a com
munity tree, as you call it, not for our
selves but for the birds, and any small
critters that would venture near it."
Not a person answered this appeal
they were too surprised. The minister
arose and said the meeting was OpeI
to discussion.
l Finally a girl in the back Of the
room popped up and asked how the
thing could be managed. Old Solomon
was ready with his plans.
eff you'd be willin' to have yOHl
tree just a little outside the village
not too far to get to, 1 think we cOul(
fix 1t. I'll cut and haul down a COOS
Christmas tree, and you young folks
come out day before Christmas t.
trim it. Make it as fancy and prett!
as you please. Wen tie On scraps o.
meat and suet for the birds. And wei
clear a good space around it, and pu
down boards for crumbs and grain
And a little ways OF, We'll have a heal
of hay for the deer, and odd bits TO
rabbits and squirrels and such. Thi
has been a powerful hard winter, will
the heavy storms and Ice and SNOW
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1923-12-19

cOntrived to get a great deal Of fun
out Of planning and talking about the
tree.
Just as the meeting was called to
order, the front dOOrbell tangled and
the minister excused himself to an
swer it. In a few moments he reap
peared, and walking at his side was
Old Selsmsn Way. he was a giant
of a fellow, a trihe stopped about the
shoulders, but carrying a certain dig
nifty that hushed the clatter Of the
lively young people. The minister
made no comment, but, seating Old
Solomon In a comfortable chair,
opened the meeting.
The usual discussion followed. Who
would go for the tree7 Who wOHld
set 1t up in the village green7 Who
would trim it7 Who would arrange
the electric bulbs and see about the
battery?
Old Solomon listened intently. Per-
haps the rest Of the people forgot he
was there. In any case, there was q
little gasp Of surprise when the tall,
white-haired man arose, and, looking
about shyly, said he would like to say
a few words. The minister spoke a
few courteous sentences to make Old
Solomon feel at ease, and then sat
down.
81 amt never been down to one o
your meetin's before" began the
wOodsman, "but 1 reckoned 1 couldn't
miss this one. I've e your pretty
Christmas trees now for two or three
year, and it kinder seemed as though
I wanted to say somethin'."
His voice was deep and gentle, with
a slow patience that gave it, and the
words he said, a sort of weight and
richness. The young people listened
In puzzled silence. but it was to be
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1923-12-19

I'll be the first to promise to keep the
community tree supplied for ole day
a week, and 1 reckon there's young
folks enough who'd be willing to take
a day until the winter breaks. Seems
to me"-here his big, rumbling voice
lowered to a beautiful depth, shat the
Baby who came this day, nearly two
thousand year ago, meant for folks
to remember their brothers in the
woods. 1 sort Of believe He'd like to
see us givin' thought to 'em. Who
knows? Maybe they're as important
in the scheme of things as we are
And Christmas will last beyond one
day. 1 thank you for listenin' to me-"
Old Solomon sat down. Immediately
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1923-12-19
YULETIDE NUT LoAF

Put n and One-half cupfulS mOlas-
ses and three-quarters of a cupful Of
brown sugar into a saucepan and boil
until the mixture forms a hard bah
when tried in cold water, or when It
registers 260 degrees by the thermOme-
ter. Add a quarter Of a cupful Of but
ter and continue to boil to $50 degrees
or until brittle when tested in cold
water. Next add a pinch Of baking
soda, two cupfuls stoned and chopped
dates, one tablespoonful Of lemon ex-
tract and one cupful each of blanched
almonds, walnut meats, hickory nut
meats, one cupful of Brazil nut meats
and pecan nut meats broken in small
pieces. Pour into a buttered loaf pan
and leave in a cool place for u hours.
Turn out and cut in slices. Wrap the
slices In waxed paper. The candy
should be stirred all the time 1t IS
cooking.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1923-12-19
there was a quick, light clapping OF

there was a quick, light clapping Of
appreciation.
Christmas day saw the community
tree set up In a farmers pasture. It
was gayly trimmed with bright rib
bons, popcorn and bits Of food. Five
boys shOveled away the snow around
the base. Hay vas brought; boards
were laid on the ground for grain and
other scraps. Never had the village
such fun. When things were all in
place, they formed a circle around the
tree and sang a carol. Old Solomon
sang the lOudest. His face beamed
with happiness. And If you'll believe
it, no less than ten people invited him
to dinner that day!
1t was a glorious Christmas. And
not only did the spirit of love and
good cheer fly about that day, but con
tinued for weeks. Every day someone
went to the community tree and
trimmed it with fresh bits of meat and
suet. 1t grew famous: bird lovers
came from miles around to watch the
pretty sight: the birds lowered about
in hOcks. At evening and morning
three young deer ventured down for
the hay. Rabbits and squirrels ap-
preciated their good fortune. Best of
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1923-12-19

storms and Ice and snow
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1923-12-19

history. and it is to be feared that few
gave a thought to him, beyond idle
curiosity which stirred mildly upon
these occasional visits Of his, and then
died before satisfied.
Two days before Christmas there
was a meeting at the minister's to
discuss arrangements for a community
tree. Most of the village was present,
particularly the young people. This
was their special interest and they
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1923-12-19

all, the village folk learned the happi-
ness Of thought for wild things. And
they also learned a deep affection and
respect for Old Solomon, who had
prompted them to this unsel1sh serv-
ice.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1923-12-19
a
Community
Tree
ByMARTHA B. THOMAS

Id Solomon Way lived In a
shack at the foot Of the
mouhtaia. He was a queer,
solitary man who seldom APP
peared In the village. Now
and then he drove in for
supplies: these he bought
with as little conversation as
,oseih1o No one knew his
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-04-27
RESPECT TO FLAG
NEVER SHOWN, SAY
SCHOOL CHILDREN
indianapolis Youngsters Give
Pointers for Way 10
Handle Old Glory,

Indianapolis needs some lessons on
how to respect the flag. We know be-
cause we are taught in school"
This was the message Of Indianap-
oils school children today through
Walter c. Brandon. 1S. Of School No.
9. on Americanism day proclaimed
by the legion. Walter lives at ZOE n.
Noble st.
yes, and in this recent city clean
up drive" added Walter the etiquette
of the flag was violated in nearly every
way. The flag was draped, tied down
and sat or. We all noticed it..
ct think the best way TO observe
Americanization day would be 20
learn the right way to treat the flag.
Cfy Employees Should Know
TT seems that every city cmDloye
at least should know these rules. We
all could learn something Of Ameri-
canisu-"
Indianapolis schools directed atten-
ton TINS year on use OF tiie SDehA9 anu
Stripes They know that:
The flag should never be draped or
twisted
The flag should only be displayed
between sunrise and sunset
When the flag is raised, all present
should stand at attention
When the flag is passing in parade,
the spectators should rise and IN
cover.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-04-27

Hospital in which he emphasized the
urgent need for a State chiidren's hos
pital. the Hamilton-B Berry chapter Of
the Service Star Legion Of Indian
apolis pledged $500 to the fund.
A check for 5000. representing the
gift Of members of the Alumnae Asso-
citation and student nurses Of the DR..
w. B. Fletcher Sanitorium, was re
ceived at the headquarters from Miss
Catherine S. Hitch, president of the
association.
Marcus Dickey. author of the hi
ography of James Whitcomb Riley,
will address a meeting in French
Lick tonight in the interest of the
hospital campaign there.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-04-27

Grinsteiner chapel, 522 E. Market St.
Mr.. Grubbs was born in Greenville,
Ohio. At the age of IS he moved to
Onarda. Ill, with his father, where he
received his education.
During the past twelve years he
lived in Indianapolis and dealt in
real estate.
He is survived by two brothers, H.
j. Grubbs. Burr Oak, Kan; L. r.
Grubbs, Kankakee, Ill, and one sis
ter. Mrs. Keciah Ramsey Of Ornado,
H., besides the widow, Mrs. Willetta
Grubbs
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-04-27
HOSPITAL DRIVE
AMONG FACTORIES
IS MAPPED OUT
Campaign Officials Discuss
Plans at Chamber of Com
merce Meeting,

Plans for active campaign in the
factory districts next week for the
building fund of the James Whitcomb
Riley Hospital for Children, were out
lined by Almus G. RuddeI, Marion
County chairman, and P. c. Reilly. a
member of the county campaign com
mite. today at the Chamber of Com
merce. James W. F'esler, a member of
the State executive committee of the
hospital. told the story Of the hos
Iital movement.
Following a talk by Robert Z. Neff.
administrator of the Robert W. Long
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-04-27
LEGS BROKEN IN
GARAGE ACCIDENT
Man Caught Between Auto
Wheels and Gas Tank.

Napoleon Bobey. a.. proprietor Of a
garage AT 2421 w. Washington St,
was in the Methodist Hospital today.
Both Of his legs were broken on
Thursday afternoon when he was
caught between the concrete base Of a
gasoline tank in front Of his garage
and the wheel of an automobile The
automobile, owned by Peter Hannah.
zoo Harris Ave. was driven by Frank
Jones. 211 Hancock St.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-04-27
CITY Employees Should Know
Stars at Left

When illustrated the das should
always have the stars at the left Of
the picture, fabric floating 10 the
right
On a coffin, the stars should always
be az the head.
IN crossing flags Old Glory should
be at the right
Nothing should be on the rag ex-
Cept the Bible
No advertisement should appear
on the flag.
Bunting should always be hung
with the blue band on top
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-04-27
WRECK SURVIVORS
SAFE IN PORT
Three Life Boats From Portu-
gUeSe Steamer Land,

By United Press
CAPETOWN. South Africa. April
21.-Three lifeboats with survivors
from the Inflated Portuguese mail
steamer ATossamedes have reached
Port Alexander safely
The survivors expressed the belief
that the other boats which set out
from the A1osSamedes after the yes
sci had grounded OFT Cape Fro proba
bly, have reached land also
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-04-27
HORSE SHOW IS
READY TO OPEN
Numerous Stunts Are on Pro-
gram at Coliseum,

Feats of skill and daring viii fea.
ture the horse show to be opened
this evening in the Playground coli
scum by the officers and enlisted men
nf Fit Harrison.
The program win begin at 100 with
a band concert.
The exhibition Of the women's sad
die class viii be preceded by a parade
Of all the entries, led by General
Dwight Aultman, commander at Fl.
Harrison The officers mounts win
then be put through their PAGES and
jumps, after which the polo ponies
will be exhibited.
There will be Roman racing and OBJ
stacle jumping. and at 915 the artiI-
lery viii parade, followed by jump
ing contest. Enlisted men VIII con
test In a mule race Of three laps and
a polo game viii conclude the pro
gram.
There are more than 600 entries.
The show viii continue Saturday aft
ernoon and evening.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-04-27
Child Burned by Chocolate

~ ItWcS NTcrtut
GARY, Ind. April 27.-Tho 3-year-
Old child Of Mr.. and Mrs Arthur No
TOW. who fell into vat Of boiling
chocolate. is in a serious condition to-
day. Skin grating may be necessary
to save the chld's life. It was rescued
by the mother.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-04-27

Chinese mechanics know too little
about typewriter construction to do
a good job of repairing.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-04-27
KNIFE WOUND IN NECK
Police Hold Woman and Victim Fol
lowing @vaIreI.

Howard Stokes, co'ored, ala Mill
St. was at. the city hospital today
suffering from deep knife wound in
His neck He was under arrest oE
charges of drawing deadly weaponN
and vagrancy.
Ilaurice Williams. colOred. 1910 \.
Senate Ave. was under arrest charged
with assault and battery with intent
to kill. While Miss Williams and
were in front Of 800 W. Tenth St,
Stokes knocked her down and kicked
her, she said She admits she then cut
him in the neck.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-04-27
DEALER IN REAL
ESTATE IS DEAD
Funeral of P, w. Grubbs Set
for Saturday.

Mr.. p w. Grubbs, 70, real estate
dealer and former live stock and
grain salesman who died Thursday
at the family residence, "a S. Summit
St, will be buried Saturday at 1890
a. m In Crown Hill cemetery. Serv-
ices will be held at 10 a. m. at the
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-04-27
THIEF AT HEADQUARTERS
Deputy Prosecutors OvercOat Stolen
Right Under Cops Noses.

Thieves are getting bolder
Policemen and jails mean little 10
them.
Today within a few feet of prison
cells and armed cops an overcoat be-
longing to Fred Falk. deputy prose
cutor. was stolen from his office at
police headquarters
Falk told detectives he placed the
coat in his office when he came to
work
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-04-27
They Die While They Sleep

or callous or the way to ''the happy hunting
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hard or soft, old or new Costs you nothing if
il fails-but it doesn't fail. Let your druggist
tell you why millions demand It. 2. Lawrence
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Advertisement.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-04-27
PHYSICIANS SAY VIRGIN
IS OF UNSOUND MIND
Attorneys Enter Special Plea in De
tense.

n 7
Tense.
BH Times Special
EVANSVILLE. MD. April 27.-The
second day Of the trial Of George
Virgin, As. charged with killing HIS
father, John Virgin, %. near here
April +, opened in Vanderburg Cir
cult Court today. A special plea
Of insanity was entered by his attor-
uevs. Several physicians on the stand
were Of the opinion that Virgin is
Of unsOund mind.
Virgin admitted shortly after his
arrest that he had killed his father
10 end his suffering. The aged father
had been a paralytic for seven years.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-04-27

was arrested by Sheriff Milo Malo to-
day ter he had set fire to farm
residence near Clumette.
, 1923-04-04

turtle egg huntin' and fishin' and trao
m there's not a reef or cay we don't
know. The old Sarah could find her
way round blind"
You were saying about something
more than fishing" persisted Radcliffe,
whose curiosity had been, somehow,
aroused.
Il was" said Tyler; "but I'm not
free to speak about private affairs
without Jude, and there's no use In
tacklin' her when she's SHORTY"
WELL" said Radcliffe, "Pd like to
for a cruise, and I will some day,
/ hope. Maybe I'll see you on the island
later. 1 was intending going ashore to-
day to have a look around that's why
we anchored here"
Maybe I'll see you ashore then"
said Tyler, 'but IL I'm not there, mind
and say nothin' Of the cache"
Fright !"
, 1923-04-04

The work Of the technical schools
Is harder than ever before, because
there is more to teach, and more that
must be mastered clear down to the
ground.
If you expect TO be one of the build
the nation pick out the business
y9u hynnt to follow, and learn all there
Is toakpow about 1t. r ,-w
Is Then when you are, called upon to
sHse nyeur Judgment You can use 1t
swiftly, and not 40 wrong. rae,
Don't ever try to judge rapidly or
TO work rapidly unless you know ex-
,actlyi what ymt nre doing. Such judg-
.,nent Swlll result In n costly mistake,
and ONE costly mistaken will end YOUR
an eaecutive-just one single
mistnke. nE r8l r~g-lu-UJJ-.
q Urr,@ by John BlRke.)
, 1923-04-04

SATAN

hole you drop down six foot. that
ieads to a cave as cool as a refrip.
orator; so the goods would keen to
the last trumpet. The old Spaniards
must have cut 1t to hide their stuff
In. Pap dropped on 1t by chance"
Ratcliffe sat watching this pair of
cormorants and thinking that the
cache must be pretty big If it held
W. years provisions for them.
Then suddenly he said so, laughing
n without giving the least offense,
tyler explained that the cache was
not their only larder: there were fish
and turtle and turtle eggs, birds some.
times fruit to be had for next to
nothing, often for nothing. The only
expense was for tobacco, and he had
not paid ten cents for tobacco since
last fall and wouldn't want to for n
year to come; clothes, and they didn't
want much clothes, Jude did the
mending and patching; paint, and the
Sarah Tyler had ways and means of
getting paint and all such, spars and
so on. He gave a wonderful instance.
Before Christmas last they had
chummed up with a big yacht on the
Florida coast ear Cedar GAYS. The
lusson was the owner, a man from
New York. He took a fancy to he
Sarah and her way of life, and he and
his crew helped to careen her in n
lagoon back of the reefs, cleaned her
copper (she was dead foul with bar
nacles and weeds), gave her a new
main boom and foresail and some
spare canvas, and all for nix. He had
no paint, or he would have painted
her. He drank champagne by the
bucket, and he wanted to quit the
yacht and go for a cruise with them,
only his missus, who was on board.
wouldn't let him.
Radcliffe thought he could visual
lie Thelusson.
"She was a mutt" put in Jude,
with a voice Ike a muskeeter."
"She wanted to 'dopt Jude and stick
a skirt on her." said Tyler. "And put
the nightcap on 1t by kissin' her"
Jude's face blazed red like a peony.
IF you chaps have had enough,
I'm goin' to clear" said Jude.
"Righti' said Satan. rising, and she
cleared. vanishing with the swiftness
of a rabbit up the companionway.
"She won't speak to me now for
half a day." said Tyler. IF you want
to guy Jude, tell her she's a girl. 1
wouldn't a-told you, only you're not
in u way of life and so can't make
trouble. No one knows. There's not
a man in any of the ports knows:
she goes as me brother. But the The
lusson woman spotted her on sight
Come on deck"
Jude was emptying a bucket of ref
use overheard, then she vanished into
, 1923-04-04
OILERS ISLAND

IF YOU are resolved to continue
trary to the advice of the experienced,
and those disconcerted' souls out at
the elbow who have spent, the best
years of their lives in its, quest, you
may set 1t down as an understandable
fact that you are doomed to sorrowful
disappointment. '"e q ah
The youth who dreams % Till lhysar
his parents and his employers While
he is fitting up his phantom ship 70.
sail awhs' In n pursdtesSS spefpetudf'
pleasure, l~srheadiaG straight to a eand
of sorrow :ald rdesolatihh, which, hSi
will find in'tae meihdtau Of ate, @Sear
his sky is turning gEaXs n thesicy
winds of winter NIP fxis sRieer4nr body
ergy. - ~
There is only n event at this time
of his existence' which really, ,.pston,,
ishes and startles him out of his self,r
imposed impoverishment. and that is,
he cannot build himself up again to
hopeful manhood. .IGrJ-rHeuTT 81
He is pushed and jestled on the
streets and takes it as "a matter of no
consequence; he Is Stunned by old
friends who pass him with a sneer,
but there is not enough fire In his
blood to kindle resentment he Is mis-
cradle and lonely. but so dull in sensi-
bility that he is unconcerned. -rr a,
He may sometimes try to- brace
himself up as a sudden ray of hope
momentarily flashes across his dark
ened mind, but the effort proves too
much for him. - ~
The background of his subconscious
self is still covered with dream pic
lures of Idlers' island. blurred by cob
webs and out of harmony With the
colorful e around him, and his,
present physical and mental ,lassitude.
When he was twenty-five he was
lazy, careless, wastefur and IMPROVE
dent, with friends everywhere delight
ed to help him spend his inheritance:
now that he is five and forty, he Isl.
, 1923-04-04
THE GREAT
EVENT
PAGE SEVEN
BY MALLOCH

.'' GA n ..| LN' ...
INTO each life shall come some great
1 Event, "ii''l''f,' a'if
Obliterating all that was before
And making all that comes incense
~,rrquent. .
The measure Of our life forever
" "a more. ~ $40 s.t
Some episode our whole career in
clines,
Some hour Of sweetness so surpass-
1t is the truth In, all life's faulty lines.
In all the songs Of birds the per-
feet call,
rl'HlhHH % Hrsvrut .oyi
And so that SONG has summoned even
me-; ~
l, who had been busy with so many
W. things, ''7""'H tTGn 2H
TIE srtihalln Concerns that seemed so
" great to 'be,SH'9ft .iig iig
4, l. have been lifted a up on ms sudden
The night IS fair that cnce was dark
and drear,
lday;is joyous that was fun of
III .tcare;F pGN III. ,r-a $50
The clouds are. gone. the sun. the
stars, appear.
And now the worldiis beauty every
where. 'hi a2uf pl1-IsR
Some alchemy transtigures all the
earth,
Toll now is pleasure. once a weary
round
49,
New friends draw near, h old have
greater worth, ~
The wealth of human hearts my
: heart has found.
Now merrily l climb the hard ascent.
But now the grass is green, the sky
2 81 is blue; M H.tIf rIf
Into each life shall come some great
llN Event. q .elf .rI-I.
And, in my own, that great Event
was You.
60. 1929. by Mcclure Newspaper syndicate.)