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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-21
Merchants Get Busy.

Young merchants have put in their
stock OF picture post cards olive wood
and mother of pearl souvenirs of the
Holy Land, and the peasant women
who sell flowers and vegetables have
laid out their most gayly-covered dress
eS Tor the great day. CamelS, donkcyS
goats. sheep, horses and American
motor cars. will join the crowd in
picturesque confusion
All of Christmas eve and Christmas
the people will squeeze through the
small doorway of the fortresSlike wall
OF the church and emerge into the
nave. where the LatinS or Roma Cath
oliCS are. conducting their services and
clergy and acolyteS in Elittering vest
mentS are marching around the simple
interior. From a corner Of the church
a pushing, joStlinG thronS will wind
its way down the poorly lighted. slip
perry stone steps 10 the Grotto. where
the people will kneel and kiss the
brass star on the floor and the manager
and pray.
Much the same scenes will be
Witnessed on January I. when the
Orthodox Christians have their ma
tivity festivities on January 10, have
tNity festivities from their wing of the
church. The ArmenianS. who former
~ held their festivities on January 49,
have announced that henceforth, they
will hold them on the orthodox ma
tivity day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-21
WAR IN HOLY LAND
BL|GHTS YULET|DE
Jerusalem Holds AIoof From
Quarre|ing Druses and
Christians.

BY the Associated Press.
JERUSALEM, December 2t.-Christ-
mas season this year finds the Bible
lands once more disturbed by fighting
and with less of that atmosphere of
peace on earth and good will toward
men" which is the conventional greet
ing on this greatest of Christian feast
days.
In Jerusalem, which stands on a
lofty plateau as if holding itself aloof
from the quarreling Mohammedan
DruSeS and Christians in the valleys
below. the missionaries and American
Near East Relief organization are pro
viding hospitality for pilgrims. tour
lists and refugees in the spirit of the
sea son.
Weary pilgrims from far countries
are climbing the roads to the city,
900 feet above sea level 10 rest in
hotels and converts before filing out
the single road to Bethlehem to wor-
ship at the marble Manager which
marks the traditional spot of the birth
place of Christ.
An American Celebration.
There will be a distinctly American
touch to this years celebration. With
funds sent from the United States,
the American Y. NJ. G. \. is provid-
ing. for the first time in history.
community Christmas tree which is
TO he for all denominations Jews
Christians and Mohammedans. The
tree will be set up i'll the field of Boaz
where the shepherds watched their
flocks by night, and it will be lighted
by electricity and decorated like the
community trees in the United States.
Thousands of pilgrims and tourists
will see the tree as they come over
the good road from Jerusalem on foot
and by donkey, horse and automobile
Among those who will walk are 700
children from the Holy Cross and
Saint James Orphanages of the Near
East Relief. They will be part of a
picturesque crowd of American and
French priests, Spanish and Italian
monks, English tourists and native
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-21
Advertising Man Dies.

PITTSBURGH, December 81 LP.-
David G. McCutcheon, So, nationally
known in advertising circles through
his connection with the Mercantile
Publishing Co.. died here yesterday
of heart disease. He was formerly a
member of the advertising staff of the
old Pittsburgh Dispatch and had also
worked for papers in Detroit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-21

country people who will greet each
other with. May your day be happy
and blessed"
This procession will start the day
before Christmas and pass David
well and the white-domed burying
place known as Rachel's tomb wind
ing up in the courtyard of the Church
of he Nativity
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-21
ORCHESTRA CONCERT,

Concert by the United States
Soldiers Home Band Orchestra,
at Stanley hall, tomorrow eve
ming at 5:45 o'clock.
March, THE Ultimatum, Allen
Overture, "Innesfallen,"
koppitz
Fntr acte--
ta) "Minuet in G.. Beethoven
CD Summertime" Sterling
Scenes from oratorio "Stabat
Mater" Rossini
Fox trot, Normandy. Britt
Waltz, THE Prisoners Song"
Massey
Finale. My Sweetie Turned
Me Down ....... Donaldson
The Star Spangled Banner"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-21
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-21

Tropical rubber plants thrive il
southern Florida.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-21
Say 1t With Rates.

This company desires to that in accordance
with the terms of the agreement entered into between
the Public Utilities Commission of the District of Column
oa and themselves regarding for electric current
IN Washington and vicinity there will be REDUCTION
rates for electricity during 1926 amounting to per
cent.
In view of increased living costs in Washington this
company entertains peculiar pride in accomplishment
again reducing it's for atchless service" and
believes that the happy memory of the 25g reduction
in rates which has been effect during 1925 added to the
go reduction for 1926 will prove welcome boon to the
citizens of the Capital total reduction in the cost of
electricity to the consumer amounting to 31g since De-
cember 81 1924 constitutes conspicuous achievement in
good public service.
POTOMAC ELECTRIC POWER CO.
"Matchess Service"
WASHINGTON D c.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1925-02-12
EAST COAST TIED
UP BY WEATHER
Two Steamers Collide in New
York Notwithstanding
Vessels Delayed.

New York-Two persons were
killed and three score others injured
In accidents due to a dense fog that
prevailed over the eastern states and
seaboard. The fog partly paralyzed
New York's transit means and caused
general tie-up Of traffic on land and
sea.
The fog was responsible for three
collisions on elevated railroads In the
city's outskirts; disruption Of the
ferry service: q collision of two
ocean-going steamers in the lower
harbor; a general delay of train ser.
vice. surface car collision ana q
number Of minor mishaps. A dozen
ocean liners bearing thousands from
foreign ports were imprisoned at
quarantine or delayed In getting to
port.
The most serious of the train acct.
dents occurred at the 219th street sta.
ton Of the Interborough White Plains
road extension In the Bronx. Here
two waiting trains were crashed into
by a third train. consisting Of five
wooden cars.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1925-02-12
NORMAN TOWNSHIP

Albert Bennett is clearing land
for Olaf Nelson.
Steve Purull spent Saturday
evening at the Geo. Hyatt home.
Adolf Nelson is working for
Mr.. Rodenberger for a few weeks.
Steve Purull has been on the
sick list but is able to be around
again.
Mrs. Fritch had the misfortune
to lose one of her horses last
week.
Kenneth Sangren and Ray
Wildes called on the Hyatt boys
Sunday.
Mrs. Fritch and daughter.
Elsie, visited with Mrs. Hyatt
Saturday.
Wallace 0gilvie was busy last
week saving wood for several of
the neighbors.
Mrs. Leo Forsyth and little
daughter returned from their
visit in Bruno Monday.
Mrs. Kowitz who hurt her foot
quite badly several weeks ago,
is able to be around again.
The Harmon Bros. and Leonard
Kowitz are playing a winning
hand on the wolves. They shot
four recently.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1925-02-12
Lincoln Portrait
Drawn From Life
In q Way, Most Interesting
of All Pictures of the
Great President.

Freeman Thorpe, In an article pub
lished In Leslie's gave deeply Inter-
esting account OF how he made two
life sketches OF the martyred PRIEST
dent, one OF them being az Gettysburg
while Lincoln was waiting to deliver
his famous speech.
Mr.. Thorpe wrote:
was az home In Geneva, Ohio,
when heard that train which was
coming that afternoon from the east
had on board Mrs. Lincoln. wife OF the
newly elected President. I hustled
about and stirred up the militia COM
pany Of the town. and when the train
pulled In we had the cannon and were
firing a salute In honor OF the future
occupant OF the White House.
Then ! was introduced to Mrs Lin
coin as the boy who had caused the
salute. She was pleased. and treated
me very graciously. Some weeks after
that l wrote to President Lincoln and
asked him TO stop his inaugural train
at Geneva. so I could make sketch
of him.
To my delight. Lincoln replied.
agreeing 20 my request. let II be
known In Geneva that President Lin
coin would honor the town by stopping
there few minutes. on his way TO
take Office. and from sunrise until the
train arrived every bell In Geneva kept
up continual ringing. People heard
the noise away out In the country, and
came In 10 learn what II was all about.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1925-02-12

hear the speeches I stood within 10
feet Of Mr.. Lincoln. ~ he sat on the
platform. There made another
sketch. There ID a wonderful differ
ence In its expression from that Of
the Geneva sketchs The lines are
deeper; the counienanee more grave.
We listened two hours TO the ora.
tion OF Edward Everett, then the
President stepped forward. . sheet Of
paper In his left hand There he
stood, hia left foot advanced ahead Of
his right. and began to speak, gesticu-
lating somewhat with both long arms.
The crowd settled down to hear an
hours address, but II was all over In
less than three minutes and the Presi-
dent sat down. There was no applause.
The audience was astonIshed. Three
minutes. whom they had expected an
hourl The meeting silently broke up.
In 1871 I went to Washington with
my two Lincoln sketches. They were
the only known sketches from life Of
the martyr President, and that fact
Interested the senator's.
They built q studio for me on the
capitol roof, over the senate wing. and
I occupied II for 20 years. was twen-
ty-seyen years old when given that
studio. but not until last year did l
finish my portrait Of Lincoln. The H.
brary committee Of the senate recon-
mended It's purchase. and the senate
unanimously voted $1,000 for II.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1925-02-12
FetD but Haze Kindly
Feeling for Lincoln

"You (the South) have no oath
registered IN Heaven 20 destroy the
government. while I have the most SOL
emn one to preserve. protect and de-
fend It." said Lincoln In his first In
augural. This IN the Lincoln who APP
peals 10 the conservatives, the Lincoln
who saved the Uulon. says a writer
In the Boston Globe.
They quote him on emancipation:
III could save the Union without free
ing any slave. I would do II: II I
could save the Union by freeing all the
slaves. I would do II. Whatever
! do about slavery and the colored
race. do because believe II helps
save the Union"
However much he hated slavery.
Lincoln saw the Union as his first Job.
and even the stodgiest tory Of today
can respect him on this count.
But the nonconservative tfrom the
lIghtest pink TO the deepest rcd) re-
members LIncoln's remark on first see
ing slave market. III ! ever get
chance TO hit that thing, I'm going to
hit II hard"
During the spring Of 1919, one OF
the reddest magazines in America
Haunted a fuII-page face Of the Eman-
cipator on Its cover and In Its edi-
torial section Justified It's course with
examples from the life OF Lincoln.
Even Lenln. In one OF his Letters 10
American WorklnQmen." commented
on the emancipation Of the slaves and
paid tribute TO the President who nc
complished II. .
The South always felt that had Lin
colin lived II would have been spared
the major horrors OF reconstruction.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1925-02-12

rule has been applied to various
Offices with regard TO the avia-
ton program. The Departments
have made it clear that they do
not want the personal views Of
commissioned men confused with
the official attitude of the War
and Navy Departments. At pres
ent Congress sympathizes with
the men who are prohibited
from talking under departmental
regulations.
These are. some of the subjects
going the rounds of Washington.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1925-02-12

George O. Barnard, welI-known
sculptor, 10 here shown at his New
York studio putting the finishing
touches TO the first Of four ts-foot
heads OF Abraham Lincoln which are
70 be placed along the Lincoln high.
way, In four states.
When the train pulled in ! was the
FIRST 20 chamber onto the platform OF
the Presidents car. There stood Lin
coin ready 10 clasp my hand. Then r
took my position on the next platform.
and began my sketch, while the crowd
pushed up 10 shake his hand. OF
course that sketch was rough, but I
got the likeness.
Then came the war. I enlisted and
served In the Second Ohio cavalry,
fighting In the Shenandoah valley. My
health broke down and was sent on
detached duty 10 JeffersonvIIle. Ind.
TO recuperate. When ! regalned my
health, I went on 10 Washington 10
rejoin my regiment. That was just
before the first anniversary OF the
Ddtnt VI ottttrDufs WIN ny Ptt
eious Geneva sketch Of Lincoln, I went
to the War department and asked for
q furiough 10 90 to Gettysburg and
make another sketch of the President.
for II had been announced that Mr.
Lincoln would speak on that occasion.
I got the furiough and rode on the
same train with the President. secur-
ing an audience. I showed him my
finished drawing. made from the
Geneva shorthand" sketch. and he
complimented II.
when we arrived at Gettysburg. we
found q great crowd there, interested
In the scenes Of the battlefield. rather
than In the program OF speeches.
There were many open graves and
battle victims were being buried
Only a comparatively small number
Of people gathered about the stand 70
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1925-02-12
SIX TRAINS SMASH IN FOG
Panic Sweeps N. Y. Crowd When Fire
Is Reported.

New York-Two were killed ecd
more than 80 hurt in a series Of col.
tisions on New York's transit lines
while one Of the heaviest fogs of re-
cent years enveloped the city.
There were two accidents in Brook.
tyn suburbs. Two trains OF the In
terborough Rapid Transit Company Of
the Fulton street line came together
In rearend collision. infiicting In
1uries to a dozen men and women.
On the Corona line. near Long Island
city, a steel train smashed into the
rear OF a. wooden train OF the Brook
iyn Manhattan Transit Company. In
1uring half dozen. II is estimated
these two wrecks affected fully 40.
600 commuters. as traffic on both
lines were tied up for hours.
Several women were reported to
have been knocked to the floor and
trampled when panic seized the
crowd In a car Of the forward train
In the Corona line elevated collision.
This was believed due to a report
that the car had caught afire.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1925-02-12
Preside nfiaI Victory
Came az Birthday Gift

> Almost In the nature OF birthday
gift came the news to Abraham Lin
coin that he had been elected Prest
dent Of the United States. The cleo
toral college met and voted and on
February congress assembled In joint
convention.
( AT this convention the vice presi-
dent announced he had the returns
from the states Of Tennessee and
Louisiana. but In obedience to the ex-
listing laws. he held II to be his duty
not TO present them TO the conven-
tIon- Only the returns from the loyal
states. including West Virginia. were
counted. The result showed 212 cleo
torai votes for Lincoln and q for Nc
ClelIan.
On the very day OF the Presidents
birthday. announcement came to Wash
ington TINT the cotton ships Sherman
had sent from Savannah had put Into
New York and Newport. Il. l. The
dispatches were featured IN the news
papers announcing the arrival OF tho
vessels and commenting with favor
on the prospects OF getting eargoes Of
cotton from the newly opened ports Of
the South.
IL there were any thoughts OF death
on HIS mind on his last birthday. how
ever. II 10 more than likely that they
were due 20 conscientiousness OF
having labored under too terrific a
strain for any man TO survive, espe-
cially with four years more Of vexa-
tious problems and unceaslng labor
ahead.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1925-02-12
WASHINGTON LETTER
Continued from Page u

tContfnued from Page ID
The President realizes that the
incoming Secretary of Agricul-
ture must be resigned to his fate
as storm center. He will be re-
quired to deal in action and not
platitudes in order to bring the
Department. up to the highest
stage of efficiency. That is the
reason for the delay in naming
the new cabinet member. He
also has a reputation for con-
sulting his cabinet on matters Of
state.
Outside Of the Department
squabble the various groups Of
agricultural interests cannot
agree upon a legislative program.
The President has made it clear
that there will be no prolonged
session for the farmer. Senators
Norris and Howell, of Nebraska.
were especially active in promot-
ing the idea of farm relief in
company with Senator Borah, Of
Idaho. However, Howell is now
conducting a one-man fihbuster
against the French spoilation
claim. His colleague, Senator
Norris, threatens similar tactics
to force the adoption of a resolu-
ton calling for investigation Of
the electrical interests.
Outside of public debates
there has been some private dis
cussion as to whether or not an
other myth has been exploded.
Many persons in close contact
with political developments say
there is nothing to the story
that Mr.. Coolidge owes his cleo
ton to Senator Butler. The con-
viction is growing that Mr.. Cool
idge would have been re-elect-
ed if Mr.. Butler and the en-
tire committee had stayed in
their headquarters and said
nothing. These opinions are APP
parently based upon inquiries in
various ties as to what inspired
people to vote for Mr.. Coolidge.
Mr.. Butler is by no means as
powerful as his press agents
would have us believe. Every.
body knows that Mr.. Coolidge
has always done his own think.
ing although occasionally asking
for counsel from his friends and
associates.
Military circles are stirred uI
over the charges that the gag
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1925-02-12
100000 Rum Cargo Captured.

New York-After the capture In
Long Island sound Of the steamer
Homestead with % prisoners and
whisky valued at 100000. customs
officials announced their intention of
having authorities question all ar
rested rum runners concerning their
citizenship or their legal right TO bs
In the United States. The Customs
men are convinced. that motor boats
Transporting liquor and narcotics
from the rum feet 10 shore. were also
engaged In smuggling aliens into this
country. -
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1925-02-12
RIOT IN BALKANS; 6 KILLED

Fighting RACES Throughout JugosIavla
At Eleetions-0overnment Victor.
Belgrade-Five Croat peasants and
q policeman killed and scores were
injured in rioting throughout Jugo-
slavia on the occasion Of the national
elections. Fighting continued through.
out the day. At noon 1t was learned
that the government had been sue
cessful by narrow margin.
One hundred sixty-two government
deputies were elected, while the op-
position won only 152 seats.
During the progress Of the elections
the government created a sensation
by announcing that conspiracy for
. revolutionary coup had been discov-
cred. Eighty officers were arrested
In Wholesale raids here and in other
Serbian cities.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1925-02-12
Threaten To sei1. Germans Property.

Bucharest. Rumania-Germany. be-
tween which nation and Rumania an
economic war over financial differ-
ences growing out Of the war IL
threatening. sent a note TO the Ru-
manian government refusing 10 rec
ognize any obligations outside the
scope OF the Dawes plan. Rumania Is
threatening TO sequester all German
private property that has entered Ru-
mania since the war. unless Germany
adopts what the government here con
siaers q more reasonable attitude.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1925-02-12
HOW TO SOLVE A CROSSWORD PUZZLE

HOW TO SOLVE CROSSWORD PUZZLE
Is definition
whieh will
defines
white to the
dictionary words except proper
indicn In the
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1925-02-12
DEFIEs WORLD IN RUM WAR
Nations To BE Warned, Then Liquor
Ships Seized IndiserinninateIy.

Washington-The United States is
ready to defy foreign nations II neces-
sary to drive rum running vessels
away from American shores.
Cooperation OF foreign powers
once again will be sought to make
prohibition enforcement along rum
row more effective, but. IL this fails, a
vigorous offensive by the enormously
strengthened coast guard will be or
dered and rum boats win be seized
Unfortunately.
Nations that complain will be invit.
ed to take their cases to international
courts Of arbitration.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1925-02-12
INFLUENZA HITS ISLANDERS
Physicians Sent TO 1000 Irish Living
On Dry Bread and Water.

Dublin-A wasting influenza fever
has claimed scores OF victims on
Achill Island. on the coast OF County
Mayo. where 1000 islanders are suf-
fering from partial starvation and
are eking out a sort Of existence on
dry bread and water.
Ruination of the potato crop has
been q particularly severe blow to the
Inhabitants Of the west coast islands
Physicians and nurses are being
sent.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1925-02-12

Chicago-The only evidence Of a
definite disposal Of the ss.o00.00o
estate OF the late Edwin b. Jennings.
eccentric Chicago reclrse. who died
in 1922. was thrown out In Probate
Court by Judge Henry Horner. who
declared q defaced document purport-
ing to have been q will of Jennings
would be considered as having been
revoked bp Jennings unless evidence
to the contrary can be produced.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1925-02-12

No ! dark northern sI.ss-a.is: No.
1 northern si-so-l-s4: No. ! dark hard
amber durum Siss-Lss: No. / durum
yI.7s-1ss; corn--No. 2 yellow ti-2s-
las; oats--No. 2 white SIC: barley
choice to fancy s4-sec: rye No. ti-Ss.
flax seed No. ! s314-3iG
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1925-02-12
So. 81. Paul Livestoek.

steers t350-i2: cows and heIfers
81 50-l150: veal calves s3-il. so; hogs
ss25-Io.7s; sheep and lambs Ssh
i7.75.