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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-12-06

sons Notes on the State of Virginia
Which Appear to Have a Tendency to
Subvert Religion and Establish a
False Philosophy" However, his most
important work. the one at least upon
which he believed his fame as a
scholar would be secure. was "a Com
pendius Lexicon of the Hebrew Ian
guage." He little realized that future
generations of Americans would re-
member him better as the author of
what he was accustomed to call "a
silly poem," the authorship of which
he refused to acknowledge for long
time.
Yet such was the case, for short
time before Christmas in 1922. Doctor
Moore wrote for his children Christ
mas poem and they were delighted
with the rollocking tale, as other chill
dren, not only in this country but in
many other lands, have been ever
since. A daughter of Rev. DR.. David
Butler. rector of st. Paul's church at
Troy, N. Y, who was a niece of
Doctor Moore, was a Christmas guest
in the Moore home and made copy
of the poem in her album. The next
year she sent copy of it to the Troy
Sentinel and it appeared in that pa
per, prefaced by note from the ed
itor saying he did not know who had
sent it. BY the next year it had ap-
peared in many other newspapers and
magazines and within few years #
had found its way into the school.
books. BY this time inquiries were
beginning to be made as to its author.
ship and eventually Doctor Moore.
none too well pleased that his "silly
poem" was so well-known whereas his
scholarly "Compendius Lexicon" at.
tracted little attention, except from
other scholars, admitted it's authorship
and gave the autographed original
manuscript of the poem to the New
York Historical society.
In its original form the poem diff
fers slightly from the present version,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-12-06
Not at All Typical

John J. Roskob said at the Savan-
iah Golf club on his way to Biloxi:
"The South impresses ME with its
energy and enterprise. The South
ought to advertise itself more. A
good many sNortherners think that it
typified in the grocery yarn.
"a man. the yarn runs, went into
/ Southern grocery to buy ham. He
banked down five-dollar bill on the
counter and said:
"'Gimme ten pound
Shut the grocer, who was sitting
Interrupted him.
81 can't serve ye just now. sah.'
he said. Yell have to call round some
line when I'm a-standin' up"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-12-06
Pulpit Jokes

The late DR.. John Roach Stratton,
intending at Greenwood lake. told a
Exporter a number of pulpit jokes.
"Then there was very nervous
PREACHER" Doctor Stratton said, who
gave out as his text one Sabbath,
Heaviness may endure for JOY, but
light cometh in the morning.
Another preacher had to preach
before convention of medicos. He
vas a joker, that man, and no mis-
axe. His text was, A certain wom-
IN had suffered many things of many
physicians, and had spent all that she
lad, and was nothing better, but
'ather grew worse
"a terrible Scotch preacher Off
tied at notorious misers funeral.
This isn't joke. though. The Scotch
nan took for the text of his funeral
sermon, And the beggar died.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-12-06
sailors i'm Small Boat
Menaced by Albatross

Haunted by an albatross, bird of
II omen, and in danger of having their
,oats smashed by huge whale, were
rmong the experiences of the crew of
he Siltonhall, British steamer that
taught fire recently hundreds of miles
rom land in the South Indian ocean.
. Soon after the cargo of coal caught
ire the decks became red hot and the
PATCHES were in flames. The crew
ook to two small boats and for A
lours were adrift in gale. 1t was
Turing this time that the albatross
constantly swooped down menacingly.
This story bears a remarkable SINH
arity to the incident in Coleridge's
,oem, "The Ancient Mariner" in
which the albatross. an ominous bird,
iaunts stricken ship.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-12-06

ing blue skies and bright sunshine.
But wherever and under what con-
ditiOns Christmas comes it is a well
come day;a time of gladness and good
cheer; of true and sincere friendli-
ness and good will. Under its influ-
ence hearts thrill with happiness and
content. To the young it brings new
Joy, to the old happy memories. Gil
mate or country has nothing to do
with it; it is the spirit and joy of the
time that makes merry Christmas.
So, whether one lives in the north
land or the southland. Christmas is a
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-12-06

WAE4<4&NN<<<< lIQu WllilotoOu tuC clCSO Va
HAg8udw wrecking crew seeking to
E5SS tear down her home to make
WIN WM way for a $25.000,000 apart
ment house, had at last
capitulated and allowed the house to
be demolished, there was one good
reason why the story was more than
merely a local New York news item.
For the disputed building has right
fully been called ''the birthplace of
Santa Claus" because in it more
than hundred years ago DR.. Clement
G. Moore wrote a famous Christmas
poem in which for the first time the
American Santa Claus was described,
his mode of travelling was pictured
and, the lavishness of his giving was
made known. That poem was ''The
Night Before Christmas" which every
American has recited or heard recited
at some time or another. And for that
reason the news that "the birthplace
of Santa Claus" was to be wiped out
Of existence had nationwide interest.
Quite aside from his fame as the
author of "The Night Before Christ
mas" Doctor Moore was a notable
man. His father, Bishop Benjamin
Moore, the second Protestant Episcopal
bishop of New York and the third
president of Columbia university. as
sisted at the Inauguration of Washing
ton and administered the last rites to
the dying Alexander Hamilton after
the fatal duel with Aaron Burr.
Clement G. Moore was graduated from
Columbia university in 1898 and was a
professor of Hebrew and Greek in the
General Theological seminary from
1921 to 1850. He was a prolific writer,
one of his literary productions bearing
the imposing title of observations
Upon Certain Passages in Mr.. Jeffer-
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-12-06
Christmas Always One

sCHRISTMAS in many places comes
~ with furry of snow and ice.
Part of its joy lies in the sound of
carols upon the frosty air: the peal
of glad bells across the snow; the
warm and welcome glow of bright
tires upon the hearth.
Christmas in other places comes
with soft, caressing winds; it is greet
ed by blooming flower and tree; by a
warm, fragrant atmosphere and smil-
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-12-06
"unspeasable" Ones Best

Mrs. Withers had been to the talk
ing pictures for the first time.
J 'Ow did yer like it. Nell?" asked
het friend.
f'All right enough, but to tell yer
thy truth, I'd rather ave been to one
of the old unspeakable ones."-LoD-
dob Passing Show.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-12-06

happy, merry day only in that meas
ure that we have allowed its beautiful
spirit to enter our hearts.-Katherin
Edelman.
tG. 1929. Western Newspaper Union.l
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-12-06
ACCURACY

THE local politician stormed up to
the &difor's home at a late hour and
pounAled on the door. When the e,li-
tor appeared at the window above he
shou! Ia:
II, read your SANDER on me and
I've bme to throw the charge back
In y6pr teeth"
swell. be a good fellow" said the
editoA yawning. "and throw ii in the
bathrSbom window. I've left my teeth
Id there Boston Transcript.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-12-06
Beauty and interest

"What impressed you as the most
beautiful and interesting buildings
along your motor journey?"
Without hesitation Mr.. Chuggins re-
sponded: 1.-The gas-tilling stations"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-12-06
Old In.ursEe Company

The Presbyterian Ministers fund,
Philadelphia, is probably the oldest in
surance company IN this country. 1t
was established 10 years ago.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-12-06
Sauirrel,s cass

"When are Joan and Ed to be mar
ried?"
"NSver. I'm afraid"
sWhy. how's that?"
'Well. she won't marry him until
he pays his debts, and he can't pay
his debts until she marries him."
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-12-06
.Anees,raLAoke
Important

- 4ady-My poor man, suppose
you have had many trials in your
life?
Tramp Yes, ma'am, but only one
conviction.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-12-06
2sS% Xxx
Have Christmas All Year

Christmas is time of forgetting
small enmities; if we determine to
forget them all the year. we shall
be having Christmas throughout the
year.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-12-06
Call the Wagon

II can't express myself" said the
Thoughtful One.
''Of course not" retorted the Nut.
'live stock has TO so by freight and
in cattle cars
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-12-06
As You Were

fIe7-Don't go. You are leaving me
entirely without reason.
Sha--I always leave things as l find
II London Tit Bits.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-12-06
More Noise

~WlIy can't you please that custom
er in q tie?"
she wants gray tie.
"Wd have plenty of gray ties"
''He wants loud gray"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-12-06
He. Dops Via Slot Machine

If you wish Il shot dog" in Germany
Just drop Il coin in machine and out
jumps the sausage and roll. The hot
frankfurter vending machine has Just
oeen introduced For the equivalent
If two cenM the device automatically
ielivers.x Rdwich and mustard.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-12-06

1t is extremely hard to be original
IN stating great truths; they have
been stated so often.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-12-06

For one thing, the henpecked man
is never found in the ranks of crime.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-12-06
cinching IL

Miss Plainsnlith-Are you going to
have your fiance present at your an
nouncement luncheon?
Miss Mainchance-Sure thing? lie
hasn'tlyet acknowledged it before wit.
nesseS
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-12-06
W. N. u, BALTIMORE, NO. 4o-,1e2s.
Gardening Pays

Mrs. Neyber-Did you have any sue
cess with your garden this year?
Mrs. Nexdore got two new
dresses, q hat and a pair of shoes, out
Sof Tom for letting him play golf in
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-12-06

wife Why do they call the street
cleaners white wings?
Hubby Because they're like angels.
Haveh't you noticed that their visits
to our street are few and far be
tween?
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-12-06
Ladies Read This

Biggest value of all time. A two ounce Opal
jar Baree Vanishing Powder Base Cream.
Two ounce jar Baree Cleansing Cream. and
large box BARGE Cold Cream Base French
Powder. VIII make ideal Christmas gifts all
for one dollar Buy this and you will always
buy from us. We also sell high grade per-
fumes. We want an agent in your territory.
Write for particulars to #. Farrer, Pistrib-
utor, 129 N 18th St., Philadelphia, Pa.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-12-06

Friendship is the highest degree of
perfectly in society.-MontaigLe.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-12-06
just So

just So
Some think dancing on the wane
They are rather lax.
Everywhere you go you see
Dancing on the wax.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-12-06
The Night Before Christmas

s9Aa
1,MS Not creature stirring mot even mouse,
* " stockings chimney with
w. In that Nicholas would be there,
"~s their beds.
o suga
Andm q Tkerchief.
Had justs n winters
there clatter,
1 spran what the matter
Awa o I flash.
sash.
o new-faleB
a midday objects below,
wondering should
a eight reindeer.
n lively quick
4 knew n a II ST. Nick
he VIII and nj
Das now. lancer! now
On, Come Cupid. Donder and
Of WALL
dash ALP
Az r hurricane
Whenth ey me a IN obstacle
to house-op the coursers they dew.
with sleigh full Of toys-and ST. Nicholas. too
n n twn<Iing roof
The pranc ~ of hoof
AS 1 drew in my heada IND wns around.
he Nicholas with bound
He dressed all in fur from his head to his foot
furnished with ashes and SCOT,
A bundI OF toys had
N ne a his pack
twnSled! his dimpes how merry!
like cherry,
like bow
And white
"a held tight in his teeth
the smoke II encrcled his head like wreath
a little round belly
like bowl full Of Jelly
ZIG chubby and pump--a right Jolly old elf
Of q his
nothing dread
spoke straight his work,
filled all the stockings turned with Jerk.
o
giving a chimney
He to his sleigh, to his whistle,
And away they all few like the down of thistle;
1 exclnim
@IIappy Christmas to ALL and to nll good-nisht"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-12-06

|. At prevents proper food
ASSN he up your liver with
Wrighfs lnuian Vegetable PITS. zJc d
oox. 372 Pearl St, N. \. ADV.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-12-06
BY ELMO SCOTT WATSON

HEN recent press dispatches
carried the news that a New
York woman. Mrs. Tillie
Hart, who for four months
had withstood the siege of
a wrecking crew seeking to
tear down her home to make
way for a $25. 100000 apart
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-05-17
JULY PLANS
ARE in MAKING
Bunion Derby, Parade And
Firework Display To
Feature Festival

Vowing that no group Of patient
Founders OF the pavement headed
by Charlie Pyle or anybody else can
Guido them, the Brownsville Cham
Der of Commerce. committee max
ing preparations for q Fourth OF
July celebration announced after y
meeting last night that OF the
features OF the celebration would be
q Rio Grande Valley bunion derby.
The old spirit OF rs win flame
again but this time from. the heels
OF Valley bunioneers when they trod
the designated rout. Madly the boys
will rush over the smooth surfaced
highways in this section. circle
fields, cross creeks and shoot down
the arrowcd stretches to cover some
thing like 10 or IL miles endeavor-
ing TO breeze into Salo and Gavuzzi
fame. Just how many VRlleytteS
will press South Texas pavement IL
hard 10 determine but members OF
the committee are not hesitant in
saying that well over a hundred will
participate.
Planning FOR the greatest Fourth
Of July celebration in the history OF
Brownsville, the civic committee has
already met twice In preliminary
preparations and have announced
that final plans will be released
next Friday morning after they meet
Thursday night.
III Is known nov that the greatest
display OF fireworks that q Browns
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-05-17
HOUSES AGREE
ON PEN BILL


AUSTIN. May 17.=FHAn ex-
pected clash between the house and
senate on amendments 10 the peni-
tertiary bill which the latter add
Cd yesterday was averted last night
when the house voted. los TO Z, TO
concur In chances written into the
measure during senate debate.
Through this action. the bill was
ready to be sent to the governors
office without the delay Of a free
conference which might have
meant the death of the measure on
account Of the brief time remain
Ing before the sessions close.
-Four major changes made by the
senate yer sanctioned by the low
er legislative branch. AS originally
passed in the house. the bill pru
vided that the state should retain
mineral leases On prison lands
which might be sold under the re-
organization plan. The senate
amendment will allow the state 70
retain 15-16ths.
The house bill reserved from
sale any Of the prison farms in
Harris. Fort Bend or Brazoria
counties. All sales were withheld
by the senate unless approved by
the legislature.
"A clause establishing a prison
cement plant. included In the COM
promise house measure. was deleted
hy the senate. and In its place was
inserted a provision for the manu.
facture Of automobile license plates
and other sheet metal products by
convict labor.
The bill which finally will 70 10
the governor stipulates that nine
citizens to be appointed by the
governor shall concentrate the sys-
tenn on any lands now owned by
the state. but IL present properties
are found inadequate and they de-
cide none OF the prison lands are
suitable, another group. consisting
or three senators and five repre-
sertatives and the prison board
shall attempt to find a location. No
further authority shall be needed If
the latter commission decides to
locate on State-owned lands. but II
an outside site Is recommended. TIL.
legislature must approve the pur-
chase.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-05-17

II should be for It's history-Chip-
pendale chairs, oil paintings-one
Of a George ancestor who lived In
New En5land-dainty bits from
Japan. bronze equestrian statues.
trophies OF the majors. and orien-
tiai rugs.
The dining room has been chosen
as the family'5 museum. Cups,
Bowls and statues in copper.
bronze, and silver CLEAN from the
cabinets and high-boys-all Of
them o by the major. In one
cabinet a precious old Wedgewood
set remains almost intact. a mar
vclous piece Of evidence for the
care Of the George wives. But the
startling feature is the molding-a
frieze OF red. white and blue rib
lions. all Of them won by the major
and enough Of them to COM
pletely circle the room.
Politics-Never.
Mrs. George was educated In
Kansas and Washington, ID. G. And
II she must admit an interest out
side her home-she admits some
thing inside Of it-needlepoint. She
has made several fine pieces. Then
there Is another love-the piano,
and Chopin and Debussy in par
ticular.
But politics-ncverl She be-
lieves in women's suffrage but the
other women can have the jobs.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-05-17

the city hall this morning tn rrnf-
plete the task tn order thaE III uwn-
ers who prize their DOGS may hnna
the opportunity tn have them made
safe against rabies.
IL was pointed out that N greni
many people In the Valley have been
bitten Nv mad dogs within thr east
year and that two deaths have rr-
suited from the bites IL n the clan
Of the city officers TO sec that al
valuable animals are innculated
against rabies and then to starr a
war OF determination on stray dogs
in order to- avoid any POSSIBILITY nf
"a case uf rabies among human hn-
irgs this summer
The incubation. ~ ~ clairreds
makes a dog immune from the dread
disease fer a period 0f Tn months
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-05-17
By SIGRTD ARNE

CCHthAi kEcsS StlAh OokAtsPOtAA~A
FORT SILL, Okla, May IT,
While the storm clouds continue TO
hang 0ver tire seat which Mrs. DOL
lie Curtiss Gam shall occupy ut
banqrets. her niece. the daughter
Of Vice President Curtis. shrugs
her shoulders and doesn't care
whether she gets SO much as a stalk
OF celery at any banquet.
Mrs. Charles p. George has lived
with politics from teething rings to
wedding rings-thrcugh kindergar-
ten. high school and sub-deb days
and she's never so much as mount
ed n soap-box. Her father was
an outstanding leader In the fight
for the women'S amendment to the
constitution. and his daughters M
political venture was putting
stamps or letters in the campaign
In which her father was defeated
for congress.
Mother Of Two
Now she lives at Fort Sill. the
army's fire" school. the wife Of
Major George whose riding ability
IS a by-word in the army. She Is
the mother Of Anne, nine years
old. and Curtis. seven.
Her home Is one Of the soft pink,
sandstone houses built for officers
quarters Immediately following the
Civil war. with low ceilings and
spacious rooms looking out on the
old parade ground.
The house is furnished just as
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-05-17

vile celebration has cevr had un itE
program will be sent skywards. A
parade win be one OF the outstand-
ing features OF the l2-hour celebra-
ton Of the declaration or Americas
independence from her mother
country I-naugurating the days
festivities at 10 a. m. not an idle
minute win fill the time before 10
-. I'm. Harry Faux. chairman or
the committee. has assured.
Highly enthusiastic over the prog
ress OF the committee work, Mr..
Faux announced that there are
many things vet TO be worked out.
but the features or the day have
been practically selected.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-05-17

Diegel, the second American hope.
was beaten by Charles Whitcombc,
British Ryder cup star. 2 and l.
In the British half Of the quar-
ter finals. George Duncan. who
eliminated Walter Hagen in the
first round yesterday. was beaten
by w. II. Davies, one up.
Herbert G. jolly. Great Britain
outlasted Archie Compston In q
long drawn out battle, winning one
up at the 2ist hole.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-05-17
SUMMARY

BarOmetric pressure was reFa-
lively low this morning over the
Plains states and the Southwest.
and moderately high " the far
eastern states. This pressure dis
tribution has resulted in continued
cloudy and unsettled weather over
the cotton belt, and general rains
practically throughout Texas and
the Southwest. It was unseason-
ably cool over the eastern states
this morning. while temperatures
have risen considerably In the
ncrth-central and Plains s.ates.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-05-17
FAREWELL PARTY
2 MEN AND WOMAN
HELD IN KIDNAPPING

MEXIA, Tex. May i7.-tF-Two
men and a woman are In the
county Jail here today for the kid
naping May 6 of r. Lyle Justice.
agent Of the Southern Pacific rail-
road here, who was robbed OF
about s375 and abducted. The ban
dts released him after a tire on
their car had blown out.
Charges had been filed against
one OF the men. Joe Palmer. The
party was arrested in a tourist
Camp at Sherman.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-05-17
]. TURNESA IN
SEMI-FINALS
Sole American Surviving
In Thousand Guineas
Pro Tournament

MOORTOwN, May 17.-tF-Play
Ia the thousand guineas profess
sional golf tournament reached the
senii-final round this morning with
Joe Turnesa, OF New York, sole
american surviving for the semi
finals this afternoon.
Turnesa played In brilliant fash
ION 10 trcunce y. j.. Taylor. Of
Great Britain. 5 and 4, but Leo
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-05-17

NEW YORK.-Convicted Of intox-
ication for the 46th time since 1913.
Josephine Peterson. so. Is going ia
jail again for six months. making
a total OF II years detention
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-05-17

WHITE RIVER JUNCTION. VT
vermont's trout seem to appreciate
the visit Of a native son. Calvin
Coolidge caught 20 In two hours. II
was In a private pond.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-05-17

First figure lowest temperature
last night: second. highest tempcra-
ture yesterday: third. wind velocity
at 8 a. m; fourth, rainfall past "a
h1stwc
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-05-17

these ladies have celebrated their
birthdays with a dinner at the
homes of Mrs. Mitchell or Mrs.
MARCEL.
FAREWELL PARTY
The Mission Rebekah Lodge No,
90 gave a farewell party TO Mrs. p.
M. Mortensen Thursday evening
Mrs. Mortensen who has been q
Pebekah for twenty-five years gave
a short talk. She expects to leave
for her new home in Castleton, Ill.
this week.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-05-17

The South Sharyland women gave
Mrs. p. M. Mortensen a very pleas
ant surprise Friday when they came