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Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1884-01-19
STATE NEWS

1yt0l0 O OOtIO Q VIII
meet in regular session j. Rssigh
on the second Tuesday 10 February.
President Carr. Of Blsek~eli's
Durham Tobacco CO., has spilled
for 5000 feet 1t the New o.eaps
World Exposition, for $500 ex:
hibit. -rt II
Durham Recorder Nj. Thomas
Boope, the aged father Of Ret.
Il. Roonee died At the. .esids.o, Of
bis son ON last Friday and w.s
buried on Saturday. !.
Raleigh News.O Observer {: Thst
clever gentleman, Major J. NJ. Creo4
shaw, was in tho city. yesterday, sad
brings the good news from the
Wake Forest section that the no
fence law is working wonders. 1t
proves the greatest possible success.
Major Crenshsw says in it be sees
the agricultural salvation of the
county.
The Biblical Recorder Of the 9th
inst. says: REV. F. NJ. jordan &C
cepts the work rendered him by the
committee of the Missionary Board,
and will, At as early q day g praeti-
cable, visit Wilmington aud rother
points in the State to lecture, preach
and hold ministers institutes among
the colored Baptists. He hopes to
be In Wilmington next week"
Beaufort Telephone We lesrr
that. Mr.. w. B. Colburn has on biz
truck farm at Crab Point about 800,
900 cabbage, which are growing iue
~, some Of which will be ready te
market next month.--Mr. Rober'
Whitehurst took from his garden
last week a collard which weighed
II l-2 pounds. He says be has SOM
! left which are over 7 feet q height
Wadesboro Times Sunday morn
ing last Judge Thomas S. Ashe me
with quite q serious accident. H,
was crossing from the Grand Contra
Hotel to the pcst-ofice when h,
clipped on the ice and tell heavily L
the ground. He was quickly picket
up and conveyed to his residence i,
buggy. Upon examination i. VA
found that he had dislocated hi,
ankle and probably fractured one o
the small bones of his leg. He ha'
since been confined to his bed.
Charlotte Home aud Democrat
Unless the informal revenue, estab
Iishment is entirely abolished, tn,
Democratic party OF North Carolin'
will have q hard time this year i,
achieving a victory over its oppo
nents. Remember that, ye Demo
Gratis who oppose abolishing the On
just and improper tax on whisky
aud tobacco. The whole thing
should be wiped out and forever
abolished as q matter OF principle q,
we'll as in . temperance and mora
point of view.
The Pittsboro Home says 4: The
stock-law election here last Saturda,
passed off very peaceably. -Muct
interest WAS manifested in It. Con
sidering the very Indictment weather
. large vote was polled. >Eighiy-siz
votes were cast for the stook-lav
and ninety-6ve votes against it. Gu,
people decided not to have the
stock-law, therefore, by a majority Of
moe votes. Two hundred aud fonr
teen votes were registered. The
landowner, as a clase, voted for The
law and the non.land owners aeains,
it.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1884-01-19

Have you any old pictures you
want copied or enlarged? II So,
bring them to Murphy, the artist,
while he is in Hillsboro.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1884-01-19

Henry l; Payne has been elected
United States Senator 10y the LIZ g.
lat ure Of Ohio.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1884-01-19

Ex-Sherif Garner, Of Granville
county, is dead.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1884-01-19
DRIvATE BOARDING HOUSE.

The undersigned q accommodate
several persons with good table board
and comfortable rooms. When YOU
cone 10 Hill.bOro, c,lI OH NE, and |
will endeavor 70 make you comfortable
at a SMALL cost.
MRS. PRISCILLA rUGCE.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1884-01-19

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Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1884-12-24
SANTA CLAUS.
The German Significance Of the Name
and How the En- nglish Modified 1t.

The German Significance Of the Name
and How the English Modified 1t.
Santa Claus was one of the Oldest
ideas, says = writer on the subject, of
the Celtic West in pagan times as he
was of the pagan East before. In
Christian times lie was still regarded
with religious reverence, sitting as he
had for ages in Egypt and elsewhere
in the arms of his mother. Santa
Claus was, in fact, the Child Jesus in
the mi6Gle ages, and throughout that
period the festive creed Of Germany
and all Celtic Europe was that he
visited every family dwelling of good
Christians on the eve of his anniversary
and brought with him gifts and bless
ings for the children. This beautiful
tradition is still to be found lingering
in Germany, though Santa Claus does
net seem TO be specially connected with
it-by name. The truth of the original
belief is plainly enough indicated by
the word "tClaus," which in the Gothic
sor ancient German, means child and
=" SON." "Santa Claus formerly meant
"The Holy Child.' 1t is not very
difficult to see how the change of mems
religious belief, 800 or 400 years ago,
changed the character of the legend.
Those who had put away Catholic
sentiment in England and wished to
have their own of more dignified
character, thought 1t too rude and
simple a thing to make the Holy Ghost
bring knick-knaoks down the chimney,
and so by degrees altered the old idea,
making it a genial, secular fancy in
the person of benevolent and jolly
old man, such as the Germans and
others have welcomed for many gener-
atlons, and we in this have generally
recognized of late years. This state
nlent, supported as it is by the early
Christian traditions clinging round the
present holiday season of the year,
will commend itself, perhaps, to the
critics of old customs and sld Ian
guages.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1884-12-24
The Holly.

The use of holly for religious fes.i-
walls probably began with the intro
duction of Christianity into England.
1t had been adopted by the early
Christians at Rome, for the inhabitants
of that city held the tree IN great ven.
Grafton, and this is hardly to be won.
dered at, as Pliny says there was grow
ing in Eis time famous holly near
the Vulcan: upon it was a glass plate
bearing an inscription recording its
age. This,tree was older than Rome
itself, and had stood there 500 years.
Many branches must it have given for
the festivals that were held in honor
of the god Saturn, for the people con.
sidered it an emblem of peace and
friendship. The decoration Of houses
with holly is also II custom that was
originally copied from the Romans,
although we had notfuch pretty rea-
son for it as they had. They believed
(as you have proba bly, learned) in gods
who lived in the woods and forests;
holly Yves the only plant that kept its
brightness and beauty in the desoate
Winter, so they brought the boughs
into their homes, that the sylvan
spirit might repair tRltner and remain
unnipped by frosts and cold winds
until a milder season renewed the foil.
age on their darling abodes." | think,
after this pretty reason for decorating,
you will always fancy a dainty Sum-
mer fairy is peeping at you from
behind the holly branches, and very
likely is laughing at you when you
pull long face about chllblains or
lessons. A real fairy, of course, can
not feel pain, so she would not under
stand your comical looks. As the
holly held such power over the
minds of the Romans, the Christians
adopted the custom of using lit at
Christmas, and thus avoided shocking
the prejudices OF newly made converts.
There were some people once who held
curious theory about our Winter
evergreen; they asserted that the sun
never caused this tree T. throw u
shadow, and, having il thus associated
with extreme brightness and light,
they sprinkled the face OF newly-born
children with water impregnated with
holly,
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1884-12-24
He Took IL Straight.

First Innocent" Is your father
going to hang up his stocking tonight,
Bill"
Second Innscent-" Dunno; but if
he does, don't believe he'll get any
thing"
First Innocent" What makes you
think so?"
Second Innocent" Because, as l
was standing where he left me, just
outside Pat Malloy's saloon, while he
went in with couple of men, there
was a good deal of noise, but | could
swear | heard pop say he guessed he
wouldn't have anything in his this
time"
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1884-12-24
E. ESMERALDA COUNTY, NEW. DECEMBER "a, 1884
CHI RISTMAS CAROL.

The earth is cold and drear tonight,
ihc wind goes moaning through the trees,
While sum mer birds have winged their fight
To greener fields and warmer seas.
The dear old year is nearly gone,
Yet as it slowly dies away,
1t steps another pace along,
And brings another festive day.
Tomorrow Christmas bells will chime
An anthem full of JOY and mirth,
In memory of that blessed time
When Jesus Christ was born on earth.
Moan on ye night winds if ye will,
Yea, mourn for the departing year,
Rnt let the troubled heart be still,
And Christmas be day of cheer.
What care we for the winds without,
What care we for the frozeE earth,
For Christmas bells will soon ring out
To celebrate the Saviours birth.
To celebrate the birth of Him,
"Of welded maid and virgin born,
Who made atonement for our sin;
o, hallowed be the Christmas morn.
May none forget the Christmas day,
When God, His only Son did give,
And He assumed 10 mortal clay,
80 that dying world may live.
Now, may we learn from this great gift
Bestowed by God from Heaven above,
Our selfish hearts, and minds to lift
To deeds of charitysant love.
o, may we work for others good,
And not a vile ambition feed
While there are those who want for food,
And weary, weary hearts that bleed,
We may not be in reach of such
As justly might our aims demands;
But thousands need the ba amy touch
OF 3 warm and generous hand.
A pleasant smile, or word or cheer,
Will always outweigh loads of gold,
In banishing dread, doubt and fear,
And making weak snes stron. and bold.
Now we can give as much as this,
No matter what our lot in life,
So let us each and all dismiss
Our love of worldly din and strife,
And while Christmas bells are.telling
OF the bright star of Bethlehem,
Ray our inmost hearts be swelling
For " Peace on earth, good will toward
nen." Detroit Post.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1884-12-24
A FRUITFUL TREE.
The Many Beautiful Things That
Are Planted on sls SAr.s.iEas
. Tree.

Are Planted ON sAe SAEAs .sEas
:. Tree.
"What plant we in the apple tree9
Sweets for hundred nowery Springs"
sang our poet Bryant.
What plant we in the Christmas trees
Not sweets for hundred fiowery
Springs such sweets as those the
poet sung, but sweet anticipation of
many a glad surprise when the tree
shall yield its fruit, in many curious
and appropriate shape, to those who
are destined TO pluck it.
The wife plants a thought of the
husband; the husband thought of the
wife, and both a thought of children
and friends; the child thought of its
parents, and brothers and sisters a
thought of each other; the lover a sigh
fOc his sweetheart, the sweetheart
blush for the lover; and all plant, or
should plant a thought of reverence for
the little Christchild, in memory of
whose birth this tree springs afresh
from year toyear in thousands of happy
homes, which owe there all, that is
best and dearest, to the steady, onward
progress of Christian civilization.
Yes, plant the Christmas tree-plant
it wherever there are hearts to gladden.
and lives to be made better by being
made happier
Plant it in the church and let it bear
fruit to bless the widow and the
| orphan.
Plant 1t in the stately hall where
youth and hope, with beating heart
and beaming eye, may congregate te
| pluck its fruits.
Plant it in the cheerful home, and
let il bear toys and sweets for the little
ones, dainty keepsakes for youth and
middle age, and comfortable tokens of
fend affection for the aged.
Plant it ever with song of praise
for Him whose birth it commentaries.
Mrs. Hattie 4. Chute, in 81. Louis
Magazine.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1884-12-24
Taking Advantage of Leap Yesr,

Charley wanted to give Clara a
Christmas present, but couldn't make
up his mind what 1t should be; so the
next time he called he frankly told her
the difficulty under which he was
laboring.
"Want to make me present,
Charley" Clara exclaimed in well.dis-
guised astonlshment. "Why, Charley,
youforget yourself"
Charley took the hint anf offered
himself on the spot.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1884-12-24
NEW Anr ELEGANT CLUB RssMs

he proprietor will endeaver to sell the
v~y best efsvery article IN their line. and
hereby nerit liberal share Of the public
JuGsAase.
10 A. RIOHARDsON.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1884-12-24

THESE are the days when a girl
don't care how large stocking she
wears.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1884-12-24

Tho above trains are run daily and make
close connection at Mound House with
trains of the Virginia and Truckee Railroad
for Virginia City and Reno, and with the
Central Pacific at Reno, via the Virginia and
Truckee, for all points Eas. and
Stage Connections.
At Hawthorne with the United States Stage
Company's coaches for Aurora, 26 miles; I;
Bodie, 81 miles; Lundy and Bridgeport, and
stages for Coreyville, IL miles.
At Luning, 125 miles from Mound House,
with Gilmer, Salisbury g. Co.'S tri-weekly
stages leaving Mondays, Wednesdays and
Fridays for Downeyville, Grantsvills and
Belmont.
AT Candelaria with the stages for Colrm-
bus, miles; Silver Peak, Montezuma, Aida
Valley Cola Mountain, etc.
At Keeler, with stages for Cerro Gordo,
miles; Darwin, 20 miles, and Panamint.
II. NJ. YERINGTON, Gen. Supt.
u. j. LAWS, Assistant Superintendent.
ID. A. BENDER,
General Fl eight and Passenger Agent.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1884-12-24

A PLEASANT salute-The boughs of
a Christmas tree.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1884-12-24
1t Locked Natural.

II declarew exclaimed Mrs. Thrifty,
E" if there isn't that old Christmas card
again. 1t is getting little soiled, but
| guess it will last few more years,
Let's see; l got that from Uncle David
in 70 or 80, and, after keeping 1t in the
house Il year, | sent it to Mrs. Brown !;
then she must have sent it to Mrs.
Smith, for | saw it in Mrs. Smiths
parlor for a long time. Then it sud-
denly disappeared, until it turned up
IN Mrs. Green's bed-chamber Well, to
cut long story short, I've traced that
card from house to house, and don't
believe there's family in the village
that hasn't had it for Christmas pres
ent. How natural it does look, to be
sure! And it will probably look just
as natural to Mrs. Smith; but then, I've
got to give her something, | ruppose." ."
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1884-12-24

HIaHLY gifted-Santa Claus.--N. Y.
Journal
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1884-12-24
A pYsrBPTIc view of Christmas and
Christmas PRESENTS

Wives and sweethearts all remind us
We may make our lives sublime,
And departing leave behind us
Sad memories of many dime.
-Phiiddeiphia Press.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1884-12-24

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year.
The Evening critic., 1884-09-10
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS.

A large and enthusiastic Blaine and Logan
meeting was held at the rooms OF the club, on
King street, last night, at which addresses
were delivered by several distinguished
speakers. Several names wero added TO tho
rolls OF membership. The secretary reported
tho club to be in lourishing condition.
Mr.. Charles Dougherty, brakeman, EN-.
ployed on the Washington, Ohio & Western
Railroad, while attempting to couple a de.
tached freight train at Leesburg yesterday,
had his hand caught between the bumpers OF
two cars and badly mashed. He Will probably
lose one OF his fingers.
MIR. II. II. warder has been awarded the con.
tract for the erection OF a handsome residence
on the east side of Lee street, near Duke, for
MIS-. Captain Joseph Denty.
meeting of the Cleveland and Hendricks
Working Club will be held tonight to com.
plete arrangements for visiting Washington
tomorrow night.
In the Police Court yesterday virginia Nell
son and Froney Ferguson, arrested for keep
Ing house OF ill-repute In Buzzards Roost,
were fined $50 each and sentenced to jail for
six months. An appeal was taken anu the
bond fixed at 500. Several persons who were
arrested for being inmates OF the house were
released on promise TO quit the premises.
Democratic flag pole Will be raised at Gilt
ton, in Fairfax County, on Saturday, at which
speeches will be delivered by several dlstin-
guished orators.
John Brent, colored member Of the chain.
gang, who was arrested for stealing fruit from
Vim. Cole, colored, was bucked and gagged
yesterday.
The Alexandria Light Infantry Will leave
here tomorrow for Culpeper, TO visit the fair
which is being held at that place. There will
not be prize drill, as the companies In the
State seem TO be afraid TO contest against the
A. l.. l. tince their recent victory at Lyncnburg
The Evening critic., 1884-09-10
KILLED BY HIS WIFE.
How AtOrney-GeneraI johnson, of
Liberia, Lost HIS Life.

Henry G. johnson, colored, OF Rochester, N.
", has received details concerning the MUIR
der OF his brother, Henry W. Johnson, At
torney. General OF Liberia. Mr.. Johns0n's
death was announced In March last, but the
cause was not given at the time. He was born
In Vermont, March %, 1922, and for a long
time resided In Canandaigua, whore as we'll as
In the State and country at large he was
recognized as leading member OF his race.
He studied law, and, in 1866, went to Liberia
as the agent for the Now Jersey Colonization
Society and for the purpose OF practlcing his
profession. His wife and two daughters went
with him, while his son remained here. He
was three times married, the last wife being
quarroled about his property and also gave
him cause for Jealousy. letter from one OF
the daughters OF the first marriage says:
"Father forbade her having any man sleep
In his house during his absence. Her own
pride ought TO have told her better. She bid
bold defiance TO his orders and got man 10
sleep In the house while father was absent
attending the Supreme Court and wrote father
TO help himself. He was 30 excited that he
did not stop to tell us, but started directly for
home. on his arrival, OF course, he went to
inquire into the matter. This she would not
tolerate and commenced TO abuse him. 1t was
proved that no only struck her In self
defense.
"what made her so angry, he told her he
wanted no disturbance, but could not tolerate
her as his wife any longer. Her reply was she
would not leave that house only upon his dead
body. After che pushed father out OF the
piazza he caught her and pulled her after him
Then many OF fathers friends went 10 his no.
lief, and all they could do was to keep her
from shooting him.
He died shortly after. The murderess had
two trials and was sentenced for life. II, @
Johnson, the son, will 60 TO Liberia 10 settle
his fathers affairs.
The Evening critic., 1884-09-10
THE CoRCoRAN GALLERY
Reopened TO.day-The Repairs nnd
Additions Made.

The Corcoran Art Gallery was reopened
to-day after the summer repairs altera-
tions and additions. In the gallery are the
following new casts Colossal seated
statue of Lorenzo de Medici, called al
Pensiero," by NJ. Angelo, taken from the
marble original over his tomb in the
Church Of st. Lorenzo, Florence, and the
head of Guliano dc Medici, his brother.
Below these casts are arranged reduced
copies of M. Angeles colossal figures of
Dawn and Twilight" "Day and Night"
the Head of st. George" from the famous
statue, Florence, by Donatello; Mask OF
Moses" nom the seated statue by M. Au-
gelo strong bust Of Bishop Salutati,
from his marble monument in Florence,
by Mino da Fiesole, and three other busts
Of striking character, and of the same Pc
Rod, the Fifteenth century.
The bas reliefs comprise largo altar
piece from the Cathedral Of Fiesole, Flor
ence, representing the Virgin, the infant
jesus, st. John and other figures, by Mino
da Fiesole, and series of fine scenes in the
life Of st. Francis d. Assist, from the Church
of Santo Croce, Florence, by Bonedetto da
Maiano. The effect of these casts is height
ened by the admirable maroon color, with
which the walls of this gallery and Of the
modern sculptor hall have been enriched.
Tho entrances have been handsomely
decorated, the floors revarnished, the pic
lures cleaned and frames regilded, and other
improvements made.
The Evening critic., 1884-09-10
BLAINE AND LOGAN FLAG

Flung 10 the Breeze by the Four
teenth.Street Blaine and Logan
Club.
The Fourtcenth-street Blaine and Logan
Club raised handsome flag at their rooms,
corner Of Fourteenth and Corcoran streets,
last night.
Colonel W. w. Granger, of Arkansas
made ringing address.
Mr.. A. NJ. Clapp, in his speech, said that
he had the same delicacy in saying any
thing about the Democratic party as he
would of family that had dead body in
the house. Ho did not want to lay himself
open to the charge of cruelty to animals.
Judge Wright, of Minnesota, talked very
intelligently about the tariff.
Mr.. L. A. Duncan, in his speech, said that
the Democratic party was like the charcoal
seller, who continued to call his wares when
the tailboard had been pulled out and his
goods all lost. His speech was series Of
good stories well told.
Captain Il. A. Anderson, of Louisiana,
spoke eloquently of the Republican candi-
dates and of the tariff. When he saw
young man entering the Democratic party
he was reminded of Dante's inscription
over the gates of He'll; Abandon hope all
ye who enter here"
Judge Arnold, of Indiana, dissected the
Democratic PARTY.
The Evening critic., 1884-09-10
SOUTH WASHINGTON.

James Logan, colored boy, about years
old, while playing on wood boat In the canal
south OF NJ street southwest, fell into the water
about $50 O'Clock this morning and was
drowned. 1t is claimed that no efforts were
made by persons who saw him fall into the
water TO rescue him. An Inquest Will proba.
bly, bring out the facts. The body was after
ward recovered and taken to the First Precinct
Station House about IL o'clock. The boy lived
on First street, between NJ and N streets south;
west. The Coroner was notified.
The body OF Mr.. Gheen, OF No. 72i Seventh
street southwest, was taken to Philadelph Ia
this morning TO be buried with his wlfe's
body.
The tugboat Ida, OF the Baker wrecking
Company, broke down yesterday morning
while between this city and Alexandria. She
was repaired afterward sufficiently to allow
her to proceed.
The tournament at Marshall Hall yesterday
attracted over 1000 people. The contests
were exciting. ball in the evening closed
the festivities.
There were twenty-five cases In the First
Precinct yesterday, OF which nine were FOL
keeping unlicensed dogs.
Mics Rose Hammer and Mrs. Johanna Gard
ner, Of Sixth street, have returned from TRIP
TO Point OF Rocks and Harper's Ferry.