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The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-23

ONE one somewhere
has written that
houses, like men
have their seasons of
life and death. One
who had known the
mansion of ODE d
Sproule as it was
years ago, and who
had CHANGED to see it
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-23
NAN AND SIM.
Story Of an Enforced Christmas
Present.

AN, come here er min
it," said old Bob Hor-
ner, addressing his
daughter. The girl,
who stood spreading
the covers On an old
fashioned bed, pre-
tended not to hear her
fathers d e m a II d.
NAN, eff leone airter
yer, I'll bet yer'll
wish vpr had come
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-23
t. M lGMsteaA
PLAYING "HUNTSMAN."
The Jolliest Part of Bart. Carver's
Christmas
A True Story for the Children.

Id 90 to grandpa's
last Christmas! OF
course / did. ! al
ways go there to
Christmas.
"Did l have a good
time! You never had
a better time in your
life, Arch. Greeley, l
tell you. The jolliest
of it all was playing
'Huntsman.'
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-23

"Come on ter the house, Sim, an git yer
present Thar ANTI no back-down in me. :"
When they reached the house the old man
said: Hide out here till 1 go in an have
some fun with Man,
He had never seen his daughter looking
so happy.
"Whut's the matter, Mani"
"Nuthin'r
wall, whut makes yer giggle thater
ways Wy, Martha's gigglin' too. WISH
l mer die eff / ever seed SIGH a pack er
geese. Coniound yer, Sim, told yer ter
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-23

AZ tell you, the jolliest part of playing
Christmas is playing Huntsman, and the
jolliest part of that was seeing Tige help
play, and the next jolliest was seeing
gran pa help laugh"
That is the way Bart Carver told the
story to Archie Greeley a week after last
Christmas. Do you wonder, reader mine,
we all loved Tige, he was such a wise,
fun-loving dog, or that all the grandchil
dren thought Christmas the best day Of the
year, grandpa so enjoyed seeing them
happy!
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-23

his appearance suggested familiar saint:
Though his garb and his manner were not quito
as quaint;
Still. what with his bundles ard many gew
gaws,
He strongly resembled dear old Santa Claus.
Alas! that Disaster should plume her dark
wing;
Alack that so certain is Troubles sharp sting;
When poor trusting mortal most upright
would stand.
On his back, in the struggle, he's likely to
land.
Thus it was with my hero, the jolly old gent,
As slowly and cautiously onward he went;
In an unguarded moment he lost his firm grip
On the smooth icy pavement his foot mace a
slip.
in frantic endcavor upright to remain,
He threw down his parcels, but all was in
vain;
On his load just behind, with great crushing
noise,
lie ca1ne down with destruction upon the gay
toys.
Then about him soon gathered curious
throng,
Pressing eagerly forward to see what was
wrong;
Some laughed at his mishap, some viewed
with regret,
Tie painful misfortune with which he had met.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-23

WITH UuIs part OF Kansas. C. F. VIII
probably remain to accept position in
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-23

home and the REFLECTOR hopes he
and his estimable family may live many
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-23
Ao~s, dhrevwRl,m 5n.

- 49, O,ru TIUuS6 az
Home," with Santa Ciaus'' to make
he hearts of the little ones hanpv vii,
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-23

Rising up in hurry, he made quick grab
For his scattered parcels, then summoned q
cab;
To the seat he soon clambered, gave the
driver 4 word,
And that was the last OF my Santa Claus
heard
Yet, know an old gent who has snowy-white
hair,
Who tells to the children who cling round his
chair,
A laughable story of jolly Saint Nick,
Who fell down on his pack like thousand Of
brick +. B. WEIGH.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-23
0fo o. 0~1
CHRISTMAS-EvE IN SUABIA.

Curious Customs Obtaining Among the
COuntry-FOlk of Fertile Portion of
Southern Germany-Practical Charity in
a Poetic Garb-A Pathetic Incident.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-23
THE DAY BEFORE CHRISTMAS.

WAS the day before
Christmas and out
on the street
Was an cess ant
tr m pin g an
stamping OF feet,
AS, to and fro briskly,
mankind moved
about,
And from the gay
N arkets cam e
throngs pouring out.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-23

In the air was perfume of holiday spice:
On the walk was coating of hard, gleamy ice;
The glad music Of sleighbeIis rang out sweet
and clear,
And the world seemed replete with Christmas
tide cheer.
In the midst OF the hustle, with hands and arms
full.
And tugging behind him load hard to pull,
Went surging and putting with good-natured
air,
A jolly Old gentleman with snowy-white hair
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-12-31
A BTyT FOR ApRJI.

That Fort Worth has suffered untold In
jury because Of occurrences that began
with the strike In March, 1885, and have
their origin in that great calamity,no man
can truthfully deny. The evil that grew
out OF that misfortune cannot at present
be remedied, but the afiilction can be nit
igated, and 1t is the duty of the people OF
this city to take such steps for the com
ing election as will rebound to the adj
vantage of the city. In the growth and
prosperity of Fort Worth every citizen is
equally Interested, and those who are not
blinded by class prejudice and anlmosity
should begin now to devise the best plan
for putting into the council from each
ward men whose names are guarantee
that Fort Worth is alive to the Injury It
has suffered and to the necessity Of APP
plying the remedy.
Fort Worth cannot afford to be gov
erned by repre- sentatives Of class inter-
ests. All classes are to be benefited by q
council Of men Of broad, patriotic views,
and aldermen elected in this city next April
should be Fort Worth's proclamation Of
its firm resolve. THE GAZETTE has no
reference to the gentlemen whose terms
expire in April; its remarks are OF gen.
eral application, and must meet the in.
dorsement of those whose eyes are open
to what this city has suffered. II such
men as Fort Worth needs in the council
cannot be elected without nominating
conventions, then let one be held in
every ward. Since the city cannot
undo all that has been done, what IL
has power to do in April should be made
an expression of such emphasis as to be
an earnest OF the popular feeling which
does prevail here, despite any and all
evidence to the contrary. 1t is not
question Of who is going out, but of who
shall come in; and it may be that the re-
firing members are the very best men to
be elected. The essential point Is, that
no representative of any class inter.
est or idea shall be allowed to slip in
through popular apathy.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-12-31
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Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-12-31

ten days. Speculation o. to dark horse
includes the name OF Congressman d. B.
culberson ofthe Fourth district. who for
several years has been a leading member
Of tho house judiciary committee. Mr..
Culberson IL modest man,al too seldom
heard in debate, although most capable
and industrious committeeman. He
ranks well as a lawyer and speaker, and is
an authority on constitutional questions.
He is giant in stature, with mass Of
wavy brown hair, changing TO gray, and a
psir OF sleepy-looking eyes. He is an om-
nlvorous reader, and consumes plug
tobacco as child does ginger bread.
Give him book and mouthful Of yir-
ginia twist, and the breaking out Of all
the wind-oags in the house at once
would not disturb him in the slightest
degree.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-12-31

WHATEVER inroads time may be max.
ing On Gen. Butler, It certainly has not
impaired his memory or softened his
animosities. His argument in the case Of
Parsons Downs gave him a head TO hit
and, Irish fashion, he used his shlllaleh
This is the blow he gave In speaking OF
the founding of Browns Baptist college
at Providence, he said 1t was an institu-
ton which was intended to rival Har-
ward, ana did rival 1t until Harvard stole
the property of the Congregational church
and turned Unitarian. This shows that
his resentment has never been appeased
for the failure Of that university TO confer
on him the usual degree, that had prevl.
ouslY been bestowed on all Massachusetts,
governors. With DR.. McCosh indignant
and Ben Butler vindictlve, the two han
dredth year OF this institution is not one
Of perfect peace.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-12-31
ADEU TO THE CARP.

The annual report of Fish Commissioner
Lubbock is in the hands of Gov. Ireland.
Mr.. Lubbock is the gentleman who, more
than year ago, leased the carp ash be-
longingto the state Of Texas. The fish
were In ponds at Austin. 1t is by cour-
tesy that Mr.. Lubbock is called the "nsh
commissioner" for the state constitution
does not pr Divide for such an official, nor
is the office salaried. Uncle Sam sent the
carp to the state and Mr.. Lubbock
''farmedp them ON shares. His report
ought to be cheerful reading matter for
the Old Alcalde, for 1t imparts the infor-
nation that, owing to drought in the sum
mer and ice this winter, the fish went the
the way of all flesh. A few hundred
"breeders," as Mr.. Lubbock calls them,
were placed by him in the Colorado river
and told to shift for themselves, and that
was the last of the carp. The ponds are
at Austin vet, but devoid of fish, and Mr..
Lubbock notifies the governor that carp
culture is abandoned, Thus does the
whirligig of time bring vindication for the
Old Alcalde. Years ago, when that then
venerable individual was governor
he uttered solemn warning to the
people regarding the ever.increasing pa
ternalism Of the "federal agency" Gas his
successor calls IT.. and pointed out that
the paternalism was In reality species
Of insidious encroachment on the rights
Of the states, in that 1t had tendency to
cause the people to look for too much
from the federal government. The ship
ping of carp fish to Texas, and the fore.
telling (by the signal service) of northers
were given special mention as illustra.
lions OF the latter-day "paternallsm"
which characterlzes the policy of the
government at Washington in its deal
ings with the people. The Old Alcalde was
down ON the carp business, and he didn't
care who knew,it. Now, as If 1t were
still more Impressive warning, the forces
of nature have combined to sweep away
the perniclous innovation and the carp
establishment is no moro--the Alcalde
is indicated and the tide OF federal en-
croachmept has met serious check.
Patriots Of the strict construc'ionist
school will breathe freer and we imsglne
1t will be some time before the state goes
into the fish business again, encouraged
80 to do by the "federal agency which
always has an eye single TO Capitalization
And yet, to do the carp justice, he was
harmless, quiet sort Of creature, who at
tended strictly to his own business, all
unconscious that he was being used for a
sinister purpose The farmers OF the
state, who transplanted him to their tanks,
were pleased with him, The carp was
not to blame, at ali events. But it took
the vigilant Old Alcalde to discern that
the carp was kind of Trojan horse
That historic creature was OF himself
harmless too, but used as he was, proved
very dangerous. The blessed Old Alcaldel
Texas will keep his memory green.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-12-31

THE feeling that war is inevitable seems
deepening and widening in all Europe. One
thing is evident to all observers, that
preparations are going on In the leading
governments Of that country which can
not in any wise be considered peaceful
Some profess to see the hand OF the
dnanciers in the tone OF the Germao
press, as endeavorlng to thwart the float.
Ing OF the Russian loan, and others, the
desire to secure the passage Of the army
bill by the relchstag. The sensitiveness
OF money will doubtless manifest itself
by the Partisan bourse declining to han
die Russian bonds and dsinclination of
France to another bout with Germany
Will, 1t is thought, strengthen that re
solve. Victoria's williul Partially to the
Battenbergs and Lord Churchill's resig-
nation and openly avowed dlsapproval
Of wasteful expenditures In the
war and navy departments, makes
the English muddle peculiarly ominous,
and from all that can be gathered, the
war clouds are gathering so fast as TO
justify the fear that white winged peace
will soon fee to more hospitable shores,
and Europe soon tremble with the shock
and din OF battle.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-12-31
ON "THE FRONTIER"
Local Reports that Tell the Story of West
ern Growth and Progress.

Local Reports that Tell the Story of West
ern Growth and Progress.
Correspondence of the Gazette.
HASKELL, TEX, Dec. 26.-The weather
has been delightful in this section for the
merry Christmas, and every one seemed
to enjoy themselves. Our Christmas
tree at the courthouse was grand sue
cess. Everything passed off quietly a d
lovely. The tree was valued at from 5000
to $500, was nicely decorated, and was
loaded down with superb presents OF all
kinds. Almost every one, from the young
est TO the Oldest in the community
seemed to get something. The poorest
and most destitute in the community,
and those who were unable to buy pres
ents were remembered and their hearts
gladdened. The programme for the
occasion WAS: First, an address
by Maj. w. A. Mcdonnell, sub
ject: "The object OF Christmas.
trees, their benefits and influence
on society" The speech was short and
pointed, we'll delivered and highly appre-
ciated by the entire audience. Then
came the opening song by the choir.
"Christmas Carols" which was well
rendered, both by the class ami the or.
ganist, Mrs. Morgan. Then came a
speech by little Miss Ellie DeFrance, sub
lect: "The Royal Gift" Too much can.
not be said 10 commentator of this little
girl, scarcely eight years old, her speech
and the manner In which 1t was deliv red.
10 cay that this speech was perfection
does not express 1t. One would have to
see and hear 1t to even approximate an
appreciation of it. Every gesture, every
word, accent, emphasis, articulation and
pronunciation was absolutely perfect,
ana the grace and ease wi h
Wnlch IL was delivered evidenced
familiarity with her subject and thor
ousn training. 1t is useless to saw
that the house roared for fully five
minutes with applauseat the close Of this
little girls speech. The sentiment of the
speech, and the manner In which Il was
delivered made deep impression ON the
entire audience, and brought the tears
from the eyes Of many present. The next
was another song, "Welcome Christmas. y
by the choir. Then came the dlstribu.
ton OF the many nice presents by Santa
Claus, which lasted for fully two hours.
alter winch the choir rendered another
very appropriate song entitled, "Good
hiSht," after which the audience was dis.
missed, everything was very enjoyable and
especially tnu hue music rendered nv
Mrs. Morgan and her class. They showed
that they were well trained Ia their re-.
spective parts, ana considering that this
was the first Christmas tree for Haskell.
we think the citizens Of our Young city
may well feel proud OF their success.
but then Haskell always makes success
IN Az her undertakings, and the word
"isll" Is not known in her vocabulary.
Inere Is some Improvement going ON
Ia town and some immigration to the
county. Her prospects for the future ara
ualiy Frightening, especially in view of
the railroad prospects.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-12-31

THE friends of Gov. ireland are queer
lot, The attempt to make 1t appear that
Mr.. Pendleton's election to the speaker
ship would presage Mr.. Ireland's election
to the senate win be recalled, now that
the governors henc5men are beratipg
Ross for appointing an anti Ireland man
to be his private secretary. Did Gov.
ireland expect to dictate the appoint.
ments of Gov. Rosss Is Ross governor
of Texas, or do Ireland papers regard him
as a deputy to the outgoing GOVERNOR
John Ireland win cease to be governor Of
the state when Sui Ross is inaugurated,
and the comments Of the Ireland organs
are presumptious.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-12-31

THE WASH gton correspondent OF the
New York Star furnishes his paper with
this Information from the national capi-
tai concerning the Texas senatorial race :
"The senatorial race in Texas, unlike
that In Tennessee, is totally devoid Of
acrimony or personal Tl-will. Senator
Msxey, Judge Reagan, Gov. Ireland and
Judge Terrell arc all on pleasant personal
terms. No charges are brought against
Senator Maxcy. It is simply contended
BY the friends OF the other candidates
that he has been sufficiently rewarded by
the two terms he has had In the senate,
ana should now give way. Judge Ter
rel, not SO widely known outside Of the
state as his competitors, lives
at Austin, and is esteemed brilliant
man His law practice is large
and lucrative, and only a seat In the
senate would tempt him to leave it. The
result ofthe contest is stiil in the greatest
doubt. All four Of the candidates will be
on the scene, Senator MAxey and Judge
Reagan leaving for home within the next
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-12-31

THE Dallas special to THE GAZETTE
gave some very plausible reasons for the
absorption of the Denton branch OF the
Missouri Pacific railroad by the Atchison,
Topeka & Santa Fe. 1t has been an open
secret that the Atchison people would
build into Dallas from some point south
OF Gainesville, and the rumors Of the
purchase OF this Denton branch appear
very reasonable. The only doubt Is, the
indisposition of Jay Gould to let 90 any
feeder to the Missouri Pacific,
and In this case THE GA
zETTE 10 inclined to believe
that Mr.. Gould would rather sell than
hold on and fight parallel line. With
the extension westfrom Gainesville and the
reported purchase of the Kansas & Gulf
Short Line, Mr.. Gould seems to have de :
signs that do not include holding on to
the Denton branch. Perhaps the papers
IN Decatur can see In this rumor some
reason for the doubt that the Gulf 6 Pa.
citc would ever be built. Capt. w. g.
Veal, who lately built railroad from
Dallas, Tex, to Albuquerque, N. NJ, is
now engaged in the work of constructing
road from Glen Rose, Tex, to Trinidad,
Col. Capt. Feal's forte Is building lo5g
lines of road,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-12-31

Mrs. Godfrey, Murders d Y
Morgue, Mysterious Islard, EnIsil'
Orators, Oliver Twist, Qai Y
Friend, Outre Mer, Paul nd w
Peter the Whaler, Phaulon fsg,
Phyllis, Pilgrims Progress a.
Richelieu and Under the ked iaGs
and Hound IN Ceylon, nobinscs y.
Romola, Round the World, Ssa Z
Sartor Resartus, Seslil'h Calsl't
ows and Supbeame, Sdhpoel (.
Sketch Book, Spanish Nm taa =,
Dwarf, Stoddard's Readlngs ~
tions, Strange Adventures 4 Y
Sunrise, Swiss Family 4 ollS E
deus OF Warsaw, That BeluEll
Thicker than Water, InIH l, Y
Three Spaniards, Tom B!cMa
Days at Rugby, Tom cfngls
of the World in Eighty MH +.
Leagues Under the Sea, IFe , Maa
Vanity Fair, Wiley Reilly ''a'''
ters.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-12-31

TnE bill for the abollshlng OF useless
custom-houses, offered by Mr.. BreckIn-
ridge o. Arkansas, raises howl among
congressman who are mindful of the lever
OF Official patronage. In presenting this
bill some interesting facts are given,
showing that the collecting Of Uncle
SANS money Is a'serious business, in
many Instances being at the rate Of dollar
for dollar commission. This is satisiac-
tory TO the collector, but not exactly good
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-12-31
GAZETTE BRANCH OFFICES.

DAilas--,J. O. McNealus, manager. TIN GA
gErrE is for sale by all newsdealere. subscrip'
tons taken at 612 Kim street, Dallas.
shcrman-W. Il. Benton, manager.
Deuison--Frnnk Baker, manager.
Whco--W z. Glenn, manager,
Weatherford-H V. Dorsey, manager.
PArla-C. u Mickey. manager.
.Tederson-E. W. Cameron, manager.
Marshall-R Robert Kennedy, manager.
Abrene-J n Minter, manager.
Oleburnc--W. II. BYRD, manager.
NJ paso--J. a. stephenson, m mayer
efaincsvilie-E. z. Hill and J. l.. HickHon,
managcra.
BonhAm-C. X. johnson, manager.
Honey t.rove-T. WORKMAN, manager.
Baird-Frank Dorsey, manager
Greenviile -R0boy sartain, manager.
Coiorado--W. 4 Newkirk, manager.
Minccia--J. n. Mcdaniel. manager.
Cisco-A NJ Redheld manager.
Whltesboro u. q. Glenn, manager.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-12-31

busness method. The committee OF ways
and means must Of necessity regard with
disfavor the continuation Of such ports as
Dunkirk, where the cost Of collecting OIL
is el2 o.; or Fort Benton, M. T where
sI6627 IL required to collect the came
sum. This bill seems 20 be reform 10 the
right direction, and the public clamor
against such abuses may eventuate It's
passage In another year, II not during the
present session.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-12-31
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Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-12-31

A COUNTERPART $50 ilyer-certincate,
purportiDg TO be OF the series Of 1880, Is
in circulation. 1t is not dangerous
counterfeit, as the paper is thick and
greasy, while "taxes" on the back Is
spelled "tares,n and "engrayed" ten
gravod." The note is shorter, too, than
the genuine, and there are other ways
of recognizing 1t which little care will
notice.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-12-31

JUICE GRESHAM has not only admin
istered just rebuke to over-reachlng
monopoly, but he has enriched our Lam
guage by new word which deserves per-
petuation. Any revolt against railroad
Jobs is now termed Greshamism, and the
term will doubtless be retained, as have
many others whose similar origin the
reader will readily recall.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-12-31

WHAT'S the matter with Chicago girls,
that the men have fallen to kissing each
other? On second thought, we know the
girls cannot be blamed; it must be owing
to the effeminacy of the Chicago men,
We always thought one woman kissing
another, q warton waste; but man kiss
ing a man, Is bedstly.