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Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1885-12-24
WOMEN.

Women always show by their
action that they enjoy going to church;
men are less delnonstrative.
When q woman becomes furried
she feels for fan; when man becomes
furried he feels for a cigar.
Women jump at conclusions and
generally hit; men reason things out
logically and generally miss it.
Some women can't pass millinery
story without looking in; some men
can't pass a saloon without going in.
A woman never sees baby with
out wanting to run to it; man never
sees baby without wanting to run
from it.
Women love admiration, approba
ton, selfimmolation on the part OF
others; are often weak, vain and
frivolous, Ditto men.
A women always carries her purse
in her hand so that other women will
see it; man carries his in his inside
pocket so that his wife wont see it.
A woman can sit in a theatre for
three hours without getting all cramp-
ed up, catching the toothache or be-
coming faint for want of fresh air: a
man can't.
A woman, from her sex and charact
er, has claim to many things beside
her shelter, food and clothing. She
is not less woman for being welded ;
and the man who is fit to be trusted
with a good wife recollects all which
this implies and shows himself at all
times chivalrous, sweet spoken, con.
siderate and deferential.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1885-12-24
TT rs CHILDREN IS DAY.

1t is children's day. Heap high
the CRATE and send the sparkles stream
ing up the chimney. Let the roaring
fame outroar the chilling blast and
melt with Christmas warmth the
frosty breath of winter. Bring forth
in generous store good cheer; fll up
the cup to overrunning with wine or
joy, let mirth break bounds, and give
free reign to all that buoys and lifts
the spirits to above the shocks and
weights of the experience of other
days. Where Ter the family takes
sanctuary let Gods love pour its
blessed light in radiance brighter than
in other days. Through the wide land
may thousand times ten thousand
hearts fires glow on happy faces, and
in the genial glow may the world of
child-life ring with music born Of
happines unwonted. For one day let
the better angels of our natures take
the harp and make their sweetest
melody. Let not one strain be lost
nor one discordant note be struck.
Let all that may make merry with
gift and game, and greeting and cheer
and kindly deed. One day out of the
year is not too much, but all too little
to give to joyous ministrations, but
however much it may and should be
made to be to others, its chief felicity
is for young hearts yet unwrung by
the cares of life. The green wealth
of the Christmas holly and mistletoe
harmonizes with the freshness of life's
springtime, and every memory and
association make this May-day OF
young experience. For joy and inno-
i cence are sisters, and they are child
hoods angels. The Christmas day
can be in its fullness what it should
be only as the children's day and only
thus can all its meaning be unlocked
to older hearts. Give up the day to
childhood, and giving thus receive its
richest gifts. Make here q day to
hang in memory's halls pictures
ever bright. Enwreathed in ever
green, brightenous with smiles of joy,
thrilled with the surprises of loving
ingenuity, crowned with gifts and
tenderness, that is the only Christmas
which is illumined by the beams of
gladdened eyes and made musical by
the silvery chimes of childhood's
laughter. Give it to the children,
then, and make it all the heaven that
heaven-born love can make it.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1885-12-24
miss Hannah Hanford.
Hollywell,
N. "

That's my aunt i and / am her
Christmas present from Pop. Poppy
Sam says, can get there in time for
Santa Claus to fill my stocking
what is your name, little dear p
asked sweetfaced Mrs. Farnsworth.
drawing the little stranger to seat Re
side her. Nugget l'-'Nugget But
that is not name have you no otherp'
Prize Nugget of Gold Ore Camp
That's all, The men gave it to me.
cause they say, I'm worth my weight
in gold. Meyer had any luck at the
mines till l came there. Sometimes
they call me Mug for short
sWhat is your father called for I
suppose, one Of these men is your faith
or p
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1885-12-24

ford's shop was vision of comfort and
homely cheer on that Christmas night,
with the crimson curtains drawn, and
glorious fire cracking merrily on the
hearth. And the well-washed faces of
the four little Bats reflected all the
brightness as they gathered around the
simple Christmas tree twinkling with
tiny lights, and made their mouths into
round O's with delight. Miss Hanford
hustled about like motherly old hen,
passing doughnuts, filling mugs of
sweet cider, and distributing the little
gifts of which she had robbed the store,
to gladden. the occasion.
How the tongues ran! How Tommy
Bait beat his big drum, AMI Mat footed
his tin trumpet! How netty hid behind
the sofa, to read her new fairy book,
and how Patsy caressed coveted doll,
with resp cheeks, wild with delight!
while Christmas cheer and charity
reigned over all.
1T is shame!' exclaimed Mat as he
set down his mug, drained Of the last
drop; every one has a present, except
Miss Hansord; it isn't fair!"
1T is enough for me to see you so
happy at my little party their hostess
opened her mouth 20 say, when she was
interrupted by tremendous knocking
at the front door, and hurried off in a
furry. to open it.
There stood very large man and a
very small girl, looking like the big
bear and the little bear of the old fairy
story, wrapped in their fur coats.
Here, Miss Hanford, I've brought
you a jolly Christmas this time,
and no mistake said the big bear;
express charges all paid
! BLESS us, and save usl'cried Miss
Hanford, feeling for her apectacles; but
the man had disappeared and the little
bear was clinging to her skirts and
stammering ont, YOU'RE Aunt Han
nah, know, and please, I'm Nugget.
from Gold Ore Camp. Pop says, Pm
to live with you, and go to school; and
here is a paper to tell you all about it.
Three minutes later, Miss Hanford
was reading letter from her long-lost
brother Cy., 10 which he begged her to
care for his motherless girl, crying and
laughing over Nugget, while she warm
ed the child's hands at the fire, and
feeling that she was no longer all alone
in the world.
Now I know why wanted so to
make a Christmas tree, she thought, as
the graceful little figure danced round
the evergreen .exclaiming with delight.
1t is ever SO much prettier than the
trees in Redskin Canon, and must have
grown in Heaven, l am sure,' while
the quartette of Bats sat by in surprised
silence.
And then the quaint little child drew
from beneath her scarlet gown an old
blue wooden sock that was fastened
about her waist. 1t was filled with
rich gold dust and ore, gift from sCy
Hanford to his dear sister Hannah
So Miss Hanford had her Christmas
present after all, and said it would
more than make up for all she had
lost by the new store, while visions of
plate glass window in her own little
shop, danced through her head.
1t was perfect evening to all, except
Tom Tucker, who considered his nose
out of joint, and sang in vain for his
supper, until Hettie took compassion
on him and gave him half doughnut.
Nugget said. she was so glad she
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1885-12-24

Now from every tower and steeple q
Clan;. the bells with a gladsome sound,
Showering down On the hearts of the people,
The tidings glad Of a year new found.
Ring away sorrow and pain and care,
Demons that brood DER the lives OF men.
Let not the sound of a worlds despair sg
Fill our hearts with deeper paIu.
Welcome and greetings: o. new Born year.
With thy fair white page on which 10 write
The manifold changes that greet us here,
Which our hearts In sorrow or Joy invite.
Write them down with n golden pen, III
Blessings many and Joys few.
Seek thy thoughts from the hearts OF men,
Who have dared to do right aud lived To be
true.
Set thy hand to redress each wrong,
And never faltcr IN doing right, r
III 10 help fallen comfade along,
Or do each duty with all thy might.I
Duties will come with every day.
Scorn them not II they seem but small
From God no action Is hid away
And He recOmpcfse finds for all
So write thy deeds with golden pen,
Write them down for the book 0fllfe
Write them down In the heart oil men,
And be hero in every strife.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1885-12-24

had come in time for little bit of
Christmas, and the lovely tree.'' and
when at midnight Miss Hanford bent
oyer the golden head, nestled in the
center of her big feather pillow she was
sure no one IN Holly well had so sweet a
Christmas-box as her precious little
Nugget from Gold Ore Camp. From
the american Agricaltufist.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1885-12-24
Chr ristmas Bells.

o list the joyful sounding bells!
What Is the tale their music tells
'Tis but the oft-repeated strain
First heard on Judah's star-lit plain.
When shepherds, watching fiocks by night.
Saw round them shine w0ndrous light,
Aud trembling heard the angels say:
Fear MOTTO you Is born this day
A Saviour, which Is Christ the Lord"
The Heavenly host with one accord
Joined with the angel, saying, them:
peace ON earth, good will to menl"
No messenger In angel guise
Comes now before our mortal eyes;
Nor evermore In our dull ears
Shall SOUND voice from Heavenly spheres;
Nor need we, like the men Of old,
Wander to seek with gifts and gold,
The babe who I'm the manger lay,
In oavid's city far awayl
Isui at our doors he waits TO take
The gift none Is too poor to make
A heart which will His love receive,
And humbly say. Lord, l believe!"
For this-the bells at Christmas ringi
"Good tfdingS OF great Joy" they bring!
For whose will" at length may see
Him who once walked in Gallilee!
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1885-12-24

They are all my Poppies : Poppy
Sam, Poppy Jack, Poppy Kit, aud Pop
py Peter !; but big Pop Cy. is my real
true one and oh l don't know what
they will do without their Nugget y
And the bonny little face grew very So
Der at the thought.
.Haye you no mother p asked Mrs.
Farnsworth.
No. She went to Heaven three
years ago, when the partridge berries
were ripe, and Pop Kit says, it's nic-
er place than even Redskin Canon
And you have lived with these
rough men eyer since p
They are not rough y cried the child,
flashing up in an instant they are
Nuggets dear, darling Peoples. and !
love them, and shall 60 back 10 cook
for the mess just as soon as learn to
read and write, and keep house like a
lady > and she burst into wild fit of
weeping, and was only pacified by
many gentle words and sight of the
little curtained berth in the sleeping
car, which she was to occupy during
her trip.
The pain of parting over, however,
Nugget became as happy as lark, and
the pet and plaything Of all OH the
train. Her little red gown fiuttered up
and down the narrow aisle, like some
bright tropical bid !; her golden head
peered into every crack and corner, and
her quaint speeches were constant
fund OF amusement, while her brown
eyes opened In surprise at all tie new
things she was constantly seeing and
hearing, for she was as simple and ig-
nora1t, as we'll as fresh and sweet, as a
prairie flower transplanted from West
ern wilds. The great cities they pass
ed through were perpetual wonder,
and she was meyer weary of gazing out
Of the window, until just as they left
Chicago, q heavy snOw-storm set in, so
thick and dense as to shut out all the
scene.
1t was very strange, whirling along
through this white mist, and gradually
the train moved slower and slower, the
engine seeming to have to work its way
through deep drifts, until on rising one
morniug, the passengers found them
selves at rest, and were informed they
had come to a stand-stlll in the dead
country, and could 60 no further uutil
the snow-plows which had been tele-
graphed for, should come to dig them
| out.
"We should be in New York to.
night, "said the conductor" but it looks
very much as though we should spend
our Christmas on the road"
"Ohl oh! oh!" came chorus of dis.
appointed voices.
"To-night is Christmas Eve, sure
enough!" said Mr.. Grundy,a jolly. faced
old bachelor, and then looked down to
see dismayed lite face peerng up
into his. ''Well, Nugget, what is it?'
"Isn't that the night Santa Claus
comes?"
81 believe it is! It's lucky he didn'l
travel by this train"
"But he won't know where to fine
naeF' cried Nugget, in alarm; she will
never think of looking for me in {
SnOw-bank"-
"Sure enough; but l guess Aunt
Hannah will tell him you are coming
and have the stocking filed"
mo, she won't; for she don't know i
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1885-12-24

herself. L don't b'lieve she knows
there's such a little gal as me in the
world. Pop said, she didn't"
"Well, that's strange; but, never
mind, Nugget will be as merry as she
can, even if we are snow bound. Pm
going out now, to explore, and may be
III see snow-biri, to send message
to Santa Claus by" And the CHEEKY
old fellow tramped off, leaving his little
friend somewhat comforted.
lie came back an hour later, with his
arms full of pine, laurel, and holly, and
, the ladies amused themselves in decora-
ting the parlor cars, hanging wreaths,
in the windows, and festooning garlands
along the sides, until it was transformed
into perfect green bower.
But Nugget was unusually quiet all
day, although shs helped to bunch the
green's and when she had hidden her
friends goodnight, and was tucked
away in her berth, sobbed herself to
sleep, overcome with disappointment
and homesickness.
"See, isn't that pathetic!" 1t was
Mrs. Farnswolth who spoke, pointing
to little red stocking pinned to the
curtain Of the child's bed, which she
had hung there in the faint hope that
the snow-birds might tell st. Nicholas
OF her whereabouts.
Cant we fill it with something's
asked Mr.. Grundy. "I'll drop 2 bright
silver-dOllar in the toe." And he suited
the action to the word.
"They gave me some rosy apples and
a few nuts oyer at yonder farmhouse
to-day" said Fred Howell, and they
ratified in after the silver
The conductor, who was Yankee
and handy with the knife, carved some
funny little animals out of wood, and a
young lady contributed pretty blue
hair-ribbOn, while, 10 crown all, Mrs
Farnsworth made her way to thu
baggage car, and managed to open hel
trunk, and bring out beautiful wax
doll that she was carrying to her owr
niece. 81 can buy Effie another, il
New York. she said, and fastened the
doll to the top of the stocking.
Christmas dawned in flood of sun
shine, and the occupants of the second
sleeper on the eastward-bound trair
were awakened at an early hour 10y
glad shouts from section Z, where Mug
get was sitting up in her bed, inYesti
eating the treasres hidden un her Santa
Claus stocking and" Merry Christmas!'
resounded from behind the curtains or
all sides.
"He came; the good Santa Claus
came, after ALL" cried Nugget. in
widest glee; "and am sure, the snow.
birds sent him and-good news-th,
conductor told them that the track haC
been cleared and that they would be of
in ten minutes.
So this railroad Christmas was not
so bad, after all, for the travellers gath
! cred together in the pinedecked parlol
car, where merry games and sweet
carols made the hours fly. Nugget was
the gayest of the gay, the blue snooC
binding her soft yellow hair; and, hug
gng her first real doll closely in he
arms, never realized that she was al
express package, until Hollywell wa
reached just after dark. More saC
good-byes had then to be said, and sh
was turned oyer to the tender care O
an expressman, with a covered Wagol
and pair OF pranclng horses.
J The cosy parlOr behind Miss Han
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had crossed on it, but the weight of
the train would have careied away.
81 was coming over to your house."
explained Tom, "and / saw that the
bridge was most gone. Then l
thought of the train, and if they
hadn't stopped to see your lantern"
He paused abruptly, seeing that
the conductor was standing close be-
hind them. ..
"Not soul of us would have been
alive at this moment" said the con.
ductor, finishing Toms sentence SOL
emnly. En-. ...
The railroad company did not for
get the three little boys who had been
the means Of averting such a terrible
catastrophe, and one day Aunt Prue
received small, mysterious package.
On opening it she beheld a beautiful
gold watch 'for the young lady who
made the jack-o' lantern which saved
the train"
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FROsTBURG, MD, APRIL 25, 1885.
SELECT POETRY.
TALE OF THE TEN TRAVELE ERS

Ten weary, footsore travellers,
All in woful plight,
Sought shelter at q waysde inn
One dark and stormy night.
Nine beds-no more" the landlord said,
Have to offer you;
10 each of eight single room,
But the ninth must serve for two"
A din arose. The troubled host
Could only scratch his head;
For of those tired men, no two
Could occupy one bed.
The puzzled host was soon at ease
lie was u cunning man
And so to please his guests devised
This most ingenious plan:
A B c d L + & II |
In room marked A two men were placed
The third he lodged in b;
The fourth to c was then assigned
The fifth retired to D.
In Il the sixth was tucked away,
In + the seventh man;
The eighth and ninth in G and II,
Aud then to A he ran,
Wherein the host as have said,
Had laid two travellers by,
Then taking one-the tenth and last
He lodged him safe in |.
Nine single rooms--a room for each
Were made to serve for ten
And this it is that puzzles me
And many wiser men.
The Times Of Jan. 21
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WHICH WILL XIII y0Ua
YOUNG IsIA MIS-
AND INjlRE YOUR thviT.
Read the Terms 10 Tenant Farmers
Given by North Carolina
Land Owners.

ri VIE IMMIGRATION BUREAU of North
L Carolina have in charge some improved
farms for rent to Northern tenant farmers on
the following conditions, which are the usual
terms Of rent charged in this State:
l, GRAIN AND GRASS FARM The land
owner furnishes land, houses and pays all
taxes and expenses of improving houses
stables and buildings. The tenant farmer
furnishes horses tools and labor, and receives
TWO-THIRDS OF CROPS. The tenant
farmer is allowed free of rent garden and veg
etable patches. He is also allowed to raise
stock, hogs and chickens and receive all pro-
cceds from the sale of them.
2, TOBACCO, GRAIN AND GRASS
FARMS-The landowner furnishes land,
houses and pays all taxes and expenses Of inn
proving houses, stables and buildings. The
tenant farmer furnishes horses, tools and la
Dor, receiving Three-Fourths Of the tobacco
and Two-Thirds of the grain crops. Tie ten
ant farmer is allowed free of rent as in the
above first mentioned farm No. /.
3, TOBACCO, GRAIN AND GRASS
FARMS.--The land owner furnishes land,
houses, horses, feed for horses, tools repair
ingand keeping i'll order of tools and pays all
taxes. The tenant farmer furnishes all man
ual labor; receiving Onc-Haf of all crops
raised. The tenant Farmer receives Tree OF
rent as in the first mentioned farm No |.
4, COTTON, GRAIN AND TOBACCO
FARMS.-Rented exactly on same terms as
the above Tobacco, Grain and Grass Farm,
No ); or if tenant farmer furnishes horses and
tools he receives Two-ThirdS of the grain and
Three-Fourths Of the cotton.
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SELECT STORY.
\ REG'LAR BEAUTY.
ROSE HARTWICK THORPE.

"There, boys" said Aunt Prue,
laying her knife upon the table and
stepping back, 'it is finished now.
How do you like it?;'
"It's reg'iar beauty" said Dan
with his head on one side and both
hands in his trowsers pockets, a favor
ite attitude with him when especially
pleased. "Aunt Prue you're IA
brick"
"Thauk you, Dan" said Aunt
Prue, with smile. 81 am glad you
like it. And you, Jack p
ppm pleased all through" SAID
Jack, impulsively, "and l love you a
heap, Aunt Prue."
"For the land sake, Prue Downey,
what have you been doing?" asked
voice in the doorway,as tired looking
woman came into the little kitchen
and sat the empty clothes basket on
the floor 81 should think you would
be tired enough to rest after the big
washing we've done to day. What is
that horrid thlng?"
"Dan says it's Il regular beauty"
laughed Prue, her clear, sweet voice
filling the little room with merry
music.
"a beautyw exclaimed the boys
mother. "Its perfectly frightful ~
"Please, mamma" began Dan,
cant we go overn' show it to Tom
Jones ?"
CATER night suggested Jack,
"when we can put light inside.
It'iii show off big, then-won't it,
Aunt Prue?"
"One would think you had some
thing fine to hear you go on about it,
said Mrs. Martin, peevishly.
"They have so few enjoyments, you
know, sister," said Prue, softly, Sand
they'll never have another childhood.
1t seems to me that We ought to
brighten this one up all we can. 1t
takes so very little to make the dear
boys happy"
"Can we go, mother?" interrupted
Dan.
"Pll see," said Mrs. Martin, weari-
| ly.
"That means yes. Oh, goody? y
cried Jack, turninga u somersanlt on
the kitchen floor.
"We'll put it on the gate post, and
then we'll whistle, and Tom will
come out to see what's going on and
it'll scare him." said Dan, gleefully.
"What's it's name, Aunt Prue?'
''It is called jack lantern"
"That's right down mean," said
Dan, disapprovingly. "AiA there
any Dan-o'- lanterns, too"
Aunt Pruc laughed, and the tired
mother was compelled to join IN the
fun. This was q great help to the
boys, They were sure of obtaining
their desires when mother smiled.
"Get the candle, quick. " SAID Dan
to Aunt Prue, fearful lest the golden
opportunity might not last.
! An hour later, two very happy lit
tie boys might have been seen trudg
ing along the road, taking turns il
carrying the precious jack-o lantern
with its square eyes and crescent shap
ed mouth filled with sharp, irregular
teeth. A wedge-shaped hole served
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Miscellaneous Advertisements.
Cad Fellows Opera House.
JOHN RAvENsCRAFT, PROPRIETOR

JOHN RAVENSCRAFT, PROPRIETOR.
THIS WE'LL KNOWN AND POPULAR
L HALL is open for engagement to all re-
sponsible parties, local or foreign. Being the
located, it affords the best facilities for provid
ing Iroupes, Lectures, Fairs, Festivals, etc,
with the amplest scope to secure the fullest
patronage. tits well heated, lighted and ven
tilated, so that solid comfort is available in
any season. For terms apply to or address
the proprietor. June 80
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PARTIES it is said have taken up
fully 100000 acres of land in the
State of Minnesota, near the Canadi-
an border for gold mining purposes,
since the middle OF last summer.