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The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1885-12-25
a CHRISTMAS CAROL.

"What is a Christmas carol, MAJ"
"a Christmas carol? Well, this l know,
1t tells in song of grand event
That happened long, long time ago.
"The Bible tells us that long ago,
Far away back in the ages dim,
Some shepherds who watched their flocks by
night
Heard angels singing joyful hymn:
GLORY TO God in the highest heaven,
On the earth peace and good will to men !!
Peace was brought to the world that night
And Christmas carols have been since then.
Boston Courier.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1885-12-25
Something About Santa Claus.

Santa Claus was one OF the oldest ideas of
the Celtic West in Pagan times. as he was of
the Pagan East before. In Christian times he
was still regarded with religious reverence,
sitting, as he had sat for ages in Egypt and
elsewhere, in the arms of his mother. Santa
Claus was, in fact, the child Jesus in the mid
die ages; and throughout that period, the fes-
tive creed OF Germany and all Celtic Europe
was that he visited all family dwellings, of
good Christians on the eve of his anniversary,
and brought with him gifts and blessings for
the children. This beautiful tradition is still
to be found lingering in Germany. though
nected with it by name. The truth of this
original belief is plainly enough indicated by
the word CLAUS" which. in the Gothic or
ancient German, means child" and "son"
Santa Claus formerly meant the Holy Child.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1885-12-25
A CHICAGO CHRISTMAS STORY.
How West side Stocking was Filled by
Charitable Couple.

A West side gentleman who has charitab' o
wife was informed Christmas evening on his
return from business that she knew one little
child who was going to hang up her stocking,
and who didn't stand one chance in a thou
sand of finding anything in it in the morning
That was just the sort of an opportunity for
charitable deed which the gentleman had
been looking for. He had spent good deal of
money on benevolent objects, but had never
had the pleasure of knowing just what good
had been accomplished.
"We'll fill that stocking chuck up, he said
''Where is it?''
The case lad come to the lady's notice
through one of her servant-gir s, who had seen
the child and learned what her intention was
and also discovered the dubious prospect
ahead.
After dinner the man and wife went out and
bought candies, toys, stockings, mitt-ns, q
hood, pair of shoes and sled, and taking
them with them they visited the place to
which they had been directed, and, sure
enough, there was the little stocking hanging
up on door-post. 1t was an unenv iable home.
Filth and squalor We're enthroned The child's
mother received the visitors graciously, and
the lady went to work with vim to dress up
the stocking in style. AS it had a hole in it
and was not very clean, nothing but toys and
stockings and mittens were put in it, but the
candy and the hood and the sled were safely
bestowed on the floor beneath it. Taking an
admiring survey of the situation the happy
couple departed, satisfied that one person at
least would have reason to bless them for their
generosity.
IL appears that they underestimate the
number of the beneficiaries. There were two
of them. When they had been gone half an
hour or 80, and there was no longer any
danger that they would return, the father
crawled out from under the bed and, taking
the pretty things in his hand he soon ex-
nh oh fnp DINp,,t
cash, and with this he purchased more whisky
tobacco and sausage, which he generously car
ried home to share with his wife. After she
had taken hold of the bottle once or twice she
was heard to remark that this WAS something
like Christmas" and the fond husband agreed
with her.
The father and mother slept presently, when
the bottle and jug were empty. The child had
slept through it all. The empty stocking hung
on the door
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1885-12-25
The Christmas Holiday.

1t good thing for the Christian world
that the r-.sing of the years takes not away
from the holiness and the loneliness of the
sentiment of Christmas celebration. In our
land especially is it desirable that the tradi-
tional observance of this sacred festival should
be maintained.
1t il, perhap' with us national fault that
our people give too much of their time and
their energies to business and not enough to
recreation, and the strengthening and purify
ing influence of domestic enjoyment Our
people are too much addicted to spurts and
strained exertion in the terrific race for bust
ness advancement. and it is like boon from
the soul of their Christian faith for them to
enjoy the moral and mental and physical re-
pose and recupcrative influence Of the Christ
mas holiday.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1885-12-25
Willie's Christmas Letter.

"Dear Santa Claus, send me horse, and a
doll for sister Sue and lots of candy too of
course-a sword and dresses new. want a
steamboat and train, and cards to build a
house. And you may send saw and plane
and little rubber mouse. Send me a gun-a
that will go off like fun ; I'm your servant
Willie" Now, Santa, when you read this
verse, do send them If you can poor Willies
note will be more terse when he becomes a
man. It's not that he will need things Jess
he'll know the stock is meagre sore dlsap-
pointment and distress will lame his yearn-
ings eager. o please hi4 heart just one more
year, send him his flute and drum doubt not
the real will appear too soon when it must
come.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1885-12-25
The Merry Christmas Day.

Christmas Day is not only gift day, it is,
or should he, a day of rejoicing over the in
PRODUCTION of new element into human life
an element that makes life worth the liv-
ing no matter what circumstances may be
an element whose potent alchemy changes
all men into brothers. and makes impossible
for ourselves happiness that does not have
as one Of its chief constituents the giving of
happiness to others.
And that is why Christmas Day ought to
be the happiest of the year. A gift that has
cost the giver some self-denial or some labor
pleases him more than it does the recipient.
On no other day in the year do we find it
So one that it is more blessed to give than tore
ceive. Let the Christmas spirit be carried into
the coming days, and it will turn them all into
holidays.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1885-12-25
ESS THE STOCKINGS.

a bless the little stockings
All over the land tonight,
ing in the choicest corners,
In a glow of crimson light.
Se tiny scarlet stocking,
With hole in the heel and toe,
Eorn by wonderful journeys
The darlings have had to go,
ii
And Heaven pity the children,
Wherever their home may be,
Who wake at the first gray dawning,
An empty stocking to see,
Left in the faith of childhood
Hanging against the wall,
Just where the dazzling glory
OF Santa's light will fall
ANn>,
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1885-12-25
THE Happy CHRISTMAS TIME.

Now comes the happy Christmas time,
When all the bells, in merry rhyme,
Ring ont upon the wintry air,
Their gladstone music everywhere,
And mingling with the children's glee,
Their own resounding harmony,
Make Christmas tide most complete
Aud perfect poem, full as sweet
To-day, as when in olden time
The angels sang in wondrous rhyme,
Beneath the starlit diadem
Which crowned the plains of Bethlehem.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1885-12-25
Matrimonial Amenities.

Time (before Ghristuas); Scene dining
room): He-"What has dovey dot for hub
by?'
She" Nussin, but what has hubby dot for
wif-y?"
He "Nussin;' but If those two had any
idea that the other was telling the truth, the
atmosphere in that room would become warm
enough to melt the frost off the window pancs.
-BOstOn Post
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1885-12-25

GOOD way to get Abelard's measure for the
Christmas slippers is to tell him that you have
made a bet with the hateful thing next door
that he has the smallest feet in the ward. An
other great scheme is TO anchor the dog in the
path from the front gate and make Abe walk
across the lawn in the snow Then in the
morning YOU can go out and rope in the hoof-
prints with clothes-line, and construct the
goloshes outdoors if you wish
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1885-12-25

''JoHN,' said Philadelphia wife, 81 sup
pose we will have turkey FOR Christmas din
ner." mo- DEAR" was the reply; 1--WE cannot
afford it. ~ thought not but LII make the
neighbors believe we lad. III open one of
the bed-tick-, take out few feathers and
scatter them around the yard
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1885-12-25

WHY is It written Xmas ?" asked one little
Oh City boy of another. 81 guess it's be-
cause itspoils an X to buy the presents
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-01-29
ST. PAUL NEWS.
THE DAYS DOlNGS.
Which Refers to the Legislature and
Not Anthony COmstock's Sheet
Investigating the Employment of Outsiders
in the Penitentiary.
Committees Appointed to Meet the Dele
CATION From Dakota
SENATE.

The senate convened at its usual hour, ana
after the conclusion Of the opening exercises,
proceeded at once TO business. As there
were no small officers TO be appointed, nor
stationery to be voted to senators, and as that
body was presided over by so digniied gem
tleman as Senator Goodrich. its deliberations
were characterized by an uncommon degree
of dignity and decorum.
A considerable amount of routine business
was transacted 6r disposed Of, hut nothing OF
q startling or sensational character occurred.
Senator Clarke wanted his railroad bill re-
turned from the railroad committee and
placed on file for second reading.
The senate ordered return of the bill but
would not advance it TO a second reading,
and It was returned to the railroad committee
for their further elaboration.
Senator Wilson always on the alert to en-
deavor TO correct derelctions Of duty, and
negligence on the part Of corporations, in
troduced joint resolution declaring certain
acts Of certain railroads a violation of their
charters and directing the attorney general
TO commence action for a forfeiture Of the
same.
Senator Doran's bill prohibiting combina-
tons to influence the price OF wheat was
passed after having been amended so as to
make the minimum fine 800 and tine maxi
mum term Of imprisonment two years.
Senator Fletcher introduced bill declar-
ing forfeited the swamp land grant hereto
donated to the Minnesota Railroad company
so for as relates to the unfinished portion
extending from Red Wing 20 Mankato.
The senate will meet as usual to-day.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-01-29
Mr.. Chadburn's Experience asa Wheat
Grower.

Mr.. c. II. Chadburn, a very wealthy far
mer aud banker of Rochester, Minnesota,
was in attendance upon the state Agricul-
tural society, and In conversation with a rep
resentative OF the GLOBE yesterday at the
Metropolitan, explained bow he raised from
thirty-three TO thirty-fve bushels of winter
wheat 70 the acre. The best, and in fact, the
only time that is suitable 10 SOW the wheat, is
between the 18th Of August aud the 1st Of
September. He has experimental In regard
10 the matter for a long time and
in great variety Of ways,
and says that to succeed the wheat
must be sown Between the two dates above
named. He has tested the raising Of winter
wheat on the Top Of high bluff where the
wird blew all the suoe of the ground leav-
ing u as bare as though IL had not showed at
all, and also on the prairie. On the high
bluff be was told be could not raise anything
but be had no trouble at all in getting a crop
Of twenty bushels of good winter wheat from
that exposed position Re experimental with
a seven acre tract and the frsi year raise
thirty-three bushels. the second year thirty
FIVE bushels. The soil where this experiment
NAr tAislAe .. -4Ult Gttauis ~IA NtsI NtaSb 10
the south and vest. The plan adopted
By him IS 70 mix the wheat with clover seed,
In The proportion OF two quarts Of clover 20
the scre- After the clover and wheat are
mixed both are sowed together. The
clover comes up about three or four inches
and serves 20 keep the soil coOl and damp 50
that the wheat is enabled 70 get good, strong
fOoihO!d, and I'll through the season keeps
the surface OF the soil from becoming dry
aud hard. After the crop Is harvested the
clover and siubb.s Is plOwed under and thus
both are made - enrich the soil Mr.. Chad
burn declares that this makes TIE best
kind Of fertIliziug material, and il a
deal better thac barn yard manure Nr.
Chad5urn viii not use the latter at all lie
regards il as injurious 90 the soil. inasmueh
a. the use Of i introduces ! great deal %
foreign Substances. He Is enthusiastic in
declaring that good heavy clover j. great
deal the best and viii seeU1 rllsb the most
He SAYS that II the Dakota farmers riil adoY;
bis Plan and sex with heir wheat tao quarts
os elOvsr, tbey viii hare 10 need % manure
ard VIII largely increase their crops
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-01-29

trials In such proceedings in exactly the same
position as in civil actions, and also gives
the prevailing party his costs in the proceed
ings.
Inc amendments of the statutes relating
to ehattel mortgages, proposed by Mr.. Foster
In his bill, requires that the notes on which
the mortgage is given shall be filed where
the vendee rather than the vendor resides.
Mr.. Webster's bill relating to county com
mlssioners, changes the regular meeting
in July from the fourth to the second meet
ing, and the meeting for equalization from
the third Monday in July to the first Wednes
day after the second Monday.
The present house has shown itself quite
liberal in the matter of clerks, but the pro-
position of Mr.. Thacker yesterday for one
more, met with decided opposition and finally
the question was temporarily quoted by
notice of debate.
DR.. Evans, of the Hennepin delegation, in
his resolution for an investigation of the
employment of skilled labor By the state
prison contractors, has originated a move
ment of great importance to the free skilled
artisans of the state. The question Of the
employment Of convict labor is one upon
which there is great diversity of opinion, but
there is no doubt that the Minnesota con-
tract system is very Objectionable aud does
great injustice to the honest artisan for the
benefit Of the lucky contractor Let the in
vestigation be thorough, and when the facts
are reported, then let the legislature act.
Notwithstanding Mr.. Drake, in discussing
the Ryan resolution, acknowledged that Mr..
Ryan was gallant Confederate general, no
one was deceived as to his desire to create
political prejudice against the resolution by
Juggling in the fact that Mr. Ryan was Con-
federate. The allusion was the weak point
in his argument The merits Of the measure,
not the antecedents of the author, is the
point in issue.
The committees of the senate and house
on education, held joint session yesterday
afternoon, with Prof. Kiehle in attendance,
at which amendments to the state high school
law. certificates of graduates, and the state
school text book law, were considered, but
without final action on any of the matters.
At meeting of the senate and house COM
mittees on state prison yesterday, it was de-
cided the committees would visit the institu-
ton Friday next
The grain and warehouse committees yes
terday deputzed Chairman Reese to act for
it in arranginga meeting with the Dakota
legislative delegation visiting the capitol on
those matters.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-01-29
LIGHT AND LIFELESS
Is the Condition of Judge Burr's Court
Yesterdays Criminals.

When the bailifT took down the venetian
blinds Of the bulkpen yesterday, he remarked
that It BEGAN to look as If there might be
hizzoner fined him five bills for blackmailing
the clerk of the weather.
1t was rather rocky day in the police
court, the only case of interest being that of
a bum named Otto Campbell, who was
yanked on the charge of disorderly; Otto
saws wood for living, and between times he
guzzles peter booze. On Tuesday he and
another dufTer were proceeding along Eighth
street, when they passed Mr.. Cardozo,
who was out walking with his
wife, sister and mother-in-law.
AS the wood sawyers passed the party Otto
remarked that they, the ladies', were Dice
looking variety girls; Mr. Cardozo rcfuted
the Insult whereupon the other ruilin struck
at him; he lodged the blow and it struck
instead his mother-in-law, scratching her
face badly Mr.. Cardozo called an officer,
and Otto was arrested, the other ruffin hay
ing skipped. He was fined only $40.
A trio of lunch route workers named H.
Willis, John Cogan and W. Wilson we're up
on the charge OF attempted larceny. They
made sneak on a dummy in front
Of Seventh street Sam'l Of Posen clothing
store and one Of the rascals was caught In
the act OF lifting coat. II was hardly a clear
case of steal but as they are all bad mcdi-
cine they were sent TO the bastile for fifteen
days each. Mike Sullivan and five other vags
we've sent out for a similar period.
Morris Murphy was yanked on a warrant
charging him with disorderly conduct, which
consisted in abusing his wife aud family.
He is an old topper with makeup as funny
as tea store chrome, and he claims that the
family are trying to freeze him out. Tue ex-
animation was continued until to-day.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-01-29
uousE or RErErsENrArIvEs.

M Byorum. % Heauepin. proposes thst
parties engaging in the employment business
shall 70 required TO tske &C. license. and
tbs, party suffering from breach Of contract,
deception, fraud or c,heF act bv such en-
plcymrpt barcau. ean recover Ter such dam
aEe by civil proccss.
Toe BIZ q Mr.. Turren relating 70 the
bolrd OF charities ana correcsious. apprnpri-
a;cs se.s00 Tor dsaeiencses. sad $1,000 an
nuaily hereafter, and also euPoNers the
boar - appoint Us osu sscrvsary Al = salary
net - exceed -. 0o0 snaaaiiy.
Tss change IN he lxw u probate, proposed
IN the eiu q Ns. BGTliaEa@c, Plases !ay
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-01-29
The Northwestern Dairymen.

Col. r. P. McGincy, Of EIgin, Is in the
city at the Metropolitan. He Is arranging
for the nineteenth annual convention Of the
Northwestern Dairymen's association, which
viii meet al Algona, Iowa, February 1920.
The railroads viii return delegates al reduced
rates, and the meeting prOmis es 10 be Of
more than ordinary interest, aud especially
To the farmers OF NJ nneso Ia. Col. Nc
Glincy says the programme TO be presented
at the convention viii ully meet tn wants
Of all who desire TO engage in diversified
farming.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-01-29

Everett :. Gesr. col scTio-s. Address. roo1
-. First Na:icsai ssuk bzlliinz- 81 PsrL Man
C0npissr ard pahiiss-- CO tie Nsz PcS<sf Street
Gaze An6 Cisy MAJ
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-01-29


tials made an additional report, upon which
the following delegates were admitted: New
ton McKusick and John Mccarthy, of Wash
ington county, and ]. II. Dale, Kandiyohi
county.
ACCEPTED WITH THANKS.
The proprietor of the Farm, Stock and
Home newspaper sent in communication in
the columns of the paper, for the duplication
of all the official proceedings of the society,
and the same was accepted with thanks.
FARMERS INSTITUTES.
Mr.. II. E. Hoard, of Montevideo, at the
request of the society, spoke in favor of sus-
tanning farmers institutes in the different
counties of the state, and argued in favor of
the Legislature being asked to make a small
yearly appropriation for the support OF such
institutes. He concluded by offering the fol-
lowing, which was adopted:
Resolyed, That the Min nesota State Agricul-
tural society hereby expresses its hearty ap-
prevail of the frequent holding of county
farmers institutes throughout the agr1cul-
tural districts of the state, and that it recog-
uizes their great usefulness in building up
our agricultural interests by disseminating
practical information on farm topics among
the farmers at their own homes.
ReSoloed, That we recognize the injustice OF
making these institutes or schools of agricui-
ture charge upon the charity or generosity
of individuals, inasmuch us the whole state
is benefited thereby, and that we urge upon
the senators and representatives in the state
legislature the propriety Of encouraging them
by reasonable appropriation for their main
tenance under proper supervision and re-
strictions.
Reoo'ced, That a committee of three be ap-
pointed to present this matter to our state
Legislators and urge Its importance upon
them.
The chair appointed as members of the
eommitte H. E. Hoard, H. c. Woodbury., and
NJ s. Converse.
Pending the consideration OF the above
brief remarks were made by P. B. Nettleton,
of Montevideo; T. T. Smith, of Dakota, and
fl. c. Woodbury., of Waseca.
THE sECRETARY'S REPORT
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-01-29

Called to order at 10 a. m. by Speaker
Gibbs. Prayer by Chaplain Harrington.
The speaker announced the names of two
additional pages, authorized by the resolu
lions yesterday, as Chas. s. Hatch and E. II.
Shaleen.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-01-29
TREAsURER's REPORT.


Both reports were accepted and placed on
file, after which a recess was taken till
p. IN.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-01-29
STATE AGRICULTURISTS.
The Second Day of the Most Success
full Meeting the Society
Ever Held.
the Position of President for the
Ensuing Year.
The Announcement of the Success of Min
nesota Dairy Products at New Orleans
Enthusiastically Received.

The State Agricultural society reassembled
yesterday morning, and Immediately pro-
ceeded to business.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-01-29
THE SECKETAItY7 REPORT.
The senretarv read his rennrt which "

The above report is copy of the one sub
mitted to the state board of audit. Since
Tat was done some Of tho premiums in dis
pute have been settled.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-01-29
CALL FOR ANOTHER CLERK.

Mr.. Thacker, of Pope. offered a resolution
authorizing another assistant clerk.
Mr.. Warner thought the appointment OF
clerks had gone far enough. This house had,
be said, appointed more clerks than any of
its predecessors, and further he understood
there was no necessity for additional help.
Mr.. Turrel agreed with Mr.. Warner.
Mr.. Dyar, Of 0.msted, gave notice Of de-
bate. and the resolution went over.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-01-29
ADMITTING MORE DELEGATES.

The chairman Of the committee on creden-
tials made an additional report, upon which
the following delegates were admitted New
ton McKusick and John Mccarthy, of Wash
ington county, and j. II. Dale, Kandiyohi
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-01-29
LF. HuBRARD. Goyernor.

Numerous good natured suggestions FOL
lowed the announcemeuIregardin the coun
ties from which the butter was sent, wnert
the cream was obtained, and where the COWS
grew.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-01-29
McKusIcK VS.. wYNkoop

Mr.. Collester, Of Waseca, presented the
petition Of Mr.. McKusick, sitting member
from the Thirty-eighth legislative district,
reciting that his scat is contested by W. II.
Wynkoop, and that certain with esses have
refused 10 answer certain questionfs pro-
pounded them, and PRAYING that the house
take the necessary action to secure the evil
dence OF such witnesses. Referred 10 the
committee on elections.