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The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1889-11-08

I'VE object to all JOHN =. o'coNNoR.
this testimony" put In Forrest.
II desire to say that there 70 no obiec.
ton to this ON behalf Of the dessnnsnt
Beggs," said Foster.
MI: o'Connor went on to toll that Camp
~ mes IN Turner Hall and described M
oniciary OF the lodge He was known a
No. lB and held the Office Of recordin9
secretary. John F. Beggs was elected
eentor guardian a. the last meeting in
."saihg b.. Beggs' number was St8.
age. with laree BE-. At the same time
hail. and y 1.-The ana s.aasssS as,Is Nuf.
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1889-11-08

ton lis producefs. and Init Httls Il, tho rrfce of
wheat: We produce mono of tbs former, and
but little moro Of the %lsstter, in latc years, than
Corn is our chief product in Iowa, of grain.
It's value as a crop in the United States Is nearly
double tho value of the wheat crop and mora
United States. Last year the value of tho corn
crop reached se77, 10000 Iowa producing more
be mucli greater than last: Can it be claimed
for a moment that tho price of com Is fixed by
the Liverpool markct2 We only eXported inst
yenr three bushels i'll eecii one h.ndred.. Can IL
DO claimed TINT this small export fixes the price
of the whole crop2 The yalue of the hay crop
last year, as cstimnted by The Commissioners Of
more than S1,OtD.cog in valne besides. Will any
ton 10 the home priceY We produced OF oats,
Il .s ss .lsS; BAR Sal ies9'0 ~ 1851 Z. s sS g, ,5 5n l snd
imported 5000 400 in value besides; buck
WI Miisas in 1857. ss;9oo &c oo potatoes 81. s'i !,
which was exported. largely 70 Great Bris ain,
paying a duty OF 1850 paf cent. cotton, s.si,:
de0, 900. lave thus names the principal direct
for q moment that tho foreign price effects the
price at home of any one of these unless there
Is cSntr9,ysasy respecting ne nen Price Il ,s OF o Mi,sat;;
thai the foreign price in any sense regulates
the home price " meat. products: We CON
suned i'll value OF Neef in this country fully
s7oo.cO ,ooo aud exported less than els, oOo, 900 In
live cattle md tho same alsouio in beef prod
ucts all told. Can it be claimed for a moment
that the price of beef or cattle is atfected by
this small expectation compared with the
value Of tiat consumed at homel This is also
-Four" so called i'll Chicago. exert u much
greater influence over die price OF beef, pork,
cattlu aud hogs thnn I'LL Europe combined. Tho
products OF tho iar1ns of Iowa last year, &C.
cording to the best estimates made, reached in
value the enormous sum OF ss3dl. 900, 0DD; of this
es,imHLc wheat amounted to Id, u0D,uu or about
4 per cent. of tho total. All these products OK
cept wheat, ahons which there may be a d%isllute.
are sold AT y price tixai exclusively by The home
kct. We have ceased to to ~ wheat producing
state. Two-thirds of The counties i'll this State
do not produce wheat enough 10 supply their
population with brenl and seed for the crop to
be planted the next yenr. There nre duties upon
wheat, barley. oats, hay, faNsecd, potatoes and
every farm product. Duty oi, hay is 81 per
ttal, and yet We Imported from Can,.du tt mil
lion dollars in value lust yenr. With u duty on
hops Of eight cents II pound we imported In
1883 s3,5OO,O10 i'll vnlue, large :mporlutions OF
barley. potatoes, etc., all from the Dominion of
(u1n1n'
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1889-11-08

EESNTUIt AI.!1tSoS. HNtf Oh INC !5eNAte. Tic
power of tho Legislature extends to the whole
body of our laws, ami not only the power to
legislative power is lodged Tor two years in the
Legislature to be- elected on the 5th of Novem-
bef. This Legislature has, in addition to these
to serve Tor six years from tho 4th OF March,
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1889-11-08

inent that the prosperity of America u mainiy
due TO it's protective laws. l urge that 6efi3sny
has now r0ncilel that point when 1t in neOeX,
sary To initiate the tariff system of the United
States"
Enlightened Germany, under the leaderGhfp
of this great Prince, has initiated the United
States in its tariff policy, and has entered upon
= career of prosperity unknown In Germany
before. Now. we are requested to turn our
heels on ttds policy and initiate England. leo.
lated as she Is upon q little island not larger
than tho halt of Iowa with but little agricui.
tnrc. no possibility of diversity Of occupations.
except In manufactures, with q great popula.
ton requiring that all raw, materials shsil b
brought there fires OF duty in order that her
population shall be actively employed In work.
ing that material and selling the product to
other nations. Arc We with p continent bound.
less IN extent, 3,Go0,0N OF square miles Of
territory, an area ocean bound. G7.oO0. 900 Of
next century comes, and 200 100000 whsn The
age Of some OF the older men here, 70 Be aub-
iccteh to the isolated policy of Great Britsin.
accepted by her because of her isolated nor NON
In the ocean? Why, Canada itself, this domin.
ion lying north OF US. has been Compelled 70
adopt the protective policy and has adopted II.
aud Inns grown moro rapidly since then. Frsncss
mas the policy except % she 10 tied down by Old
treaties soon to expire. Are We to be ~ sstysv
because some doctrinaires Of the schoois. ~ r..
cause the Democratic party. with recoilsefioma
Of the period antedating the war, when Nr. ~.
noun gave his policy to the party, insist thst We
snail adopt that policy now, and Whjch. n
adopted, Will lead to mtsfortunes and dietreas ia
every part OF our now prosperous countryS
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1889-01-10

''Oh, yesl" cried the little fellow,
clapping his hands; then, interrogatively,
a grave look gathering in his pretty blue
eyes 'And Bob, too2'
A glance passed between husband and
wife, when the former said heartily;
"Suppose dame, you keep the little fcl
low through the holidays, and, well, pH
look to the lad. How is it, my boy
Would you like to work for me2"
"Tip-top, sir" was the ready reply.
And so it came about that these two
waifs-Bob in neat suit, that his kind
benefactor had managed somehow to pro-
cure, and Johnnie in little frock, long
treasured by mothers constant love
sat down to Christmas dinner that was
a series of astonishing delights, to these
small folks.
Tears had dimmed the eyes of gentle
''Mrs. Sanity Claws" as she clothed the
tiny waif in garments that once belonged
to her little son, her one yew lamb. ct
somehow the touch of Johnnie's baby
fingers carried comfort to her lonely
heart and eased the regret that had long
dwelt there.
That evening as the rescued waif stood
enjoying the blazing logs and quaint
andirons of the old fashioned fireplace,
Bob suddenly exclaimed:
"Here we've been havin' no end of
shindy, an yer amt said grace. Just
yer fire ahead now, an'-an' I'll shove in
d prayer an don't forget my old lady,
cause she started US in on our luck to-
day"
kneeIing, the child, clasping his
hands, obediently repeated
For what US bout to 'ceive, Lord be
thankful. God bless Sanity Claws, Mrs.
Sanity Claws, the old lady an Bob an
me, and please let US live here, amen"
"Amen An don't yer fergit it, lit
tie 'un," subjoined Bob, graveIy.
AS the child knelt, the freight caress-
| ing his golden 10 ks, husband and wife
stole softly in and listened to the prayer
OF his baby lips, till, stirred to It's very
depths was the mothers love of tbs gen
tie woman's heart, and so, c'asping hel
helpmate's hand, she murmured eagerly
"Our children, husband"
$50 be it, wife" was the earnest
answer, as, reverently lowing hi:
head, he added: "And Gods gift
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1889-01-10

We's poor folks, but We amt bad. We
amt"
"WeIL we'll" someuha: huskily
spoke the gentlemen, land what is your
namel"
As the child, with d look Of surprise,
replied johnnie" the lady cried in
eager tones:
"Oh, Ben. Our baby's name, aud the
pretty curls and blue eyes, SO like Isn't
it almost as if God had sent him in ex
change for our darIing2"
If you please, sir. there's boy what
insists on seeing you. Says his names
Bob, SIR" Delivering himself Of this
message, the servant awaited his masters
pleasure.
IT'S Bob. My Bob" uttered the
child, deIightedly.
"Show him up" was the order.
Bob paused upon the threshold of
the luxuriously furnished room, feel
ing his dilapidated condition for the first
time, but Johnnie running eagerly
toward his young friend, drew him for
ward as the gentleman said kindly:
Come IN, my lad, and tell us what
you want"
'It amt nothin', sir, only I see yer
takin' Johnnie, an l just followed to
know what yer was minin' to do. Cause
I told his mother afore she died that I'd
try an keep an eye on the little un, as
there wasn't nobody else to do t. She
was alters good to me, she was, an a
| lady proper, too, if she didn't rig out
fine. Johnnie he can say grace an
prayers which she teached him, right up
to the handle, an he's pretty, too, if he
had fiXings like rich young uns, an if
yer feel sorter like adoptin' him, why,
was goin' to saY"-here Bob paused,
then added rather hurriedly-' I've moth
in agin it, seeing as yer do the square
thing by the little un,"
Coaxingl5 drawing Johnnie toward
her, the lady said:
"Would you like to live with me al
ways, JohnnieI"
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1889-01-10
THE WAITS CHRISTMAS.
BY FLORENCE r. PENDER.

H IRIS TMAS morn !
clear, snow deckcd,
with the bluest of
skies, and Jack Frost
and old King Sol hold
ing high carnival.
A Jolly day, fore
told the merry laugh
of children as they
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1889-01-10
John G. Whittier.
tiANG UP THE BABY,s STOCKING

t1ANG UP THE BABY'S STOCKING
Hang up the baby's to,king;
Be sure you don't forget
The dear little dimpled darling!
She never saw Christmas yet;
But rve told her all about it,
And she opened her big, blue eyes,
And I'm sure she understood it,
She looked 50 funny and wise.
Dear! What a tiny stOckingl
1t doesn't take much to hold
Such little pink toes as baby's
Away from the frost and cold.
But then, for the babys Christmas
1t will never do at ALL
Why, Santa wouldn't be looking
For anything half so small.
know what will do for the baby,
I've thought of the very best plan
I'll borrow a stocking of grandma,
The longest that ever / can;
And you'll hang it by mine, dear mother,
Right here in the corner, sol
And write Letter to Santa,
And fasten it On to the toe.
Write: This is the baby's stocki
That hangs in the corner here;
You have never seen her, Santa,
For she only came this year;
But she's just the blessedest baby
And now, before you go,
Just cram her stocking with goodies,
From the top clean down to the toe."
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1889-01-10
SONG OF CHRISTMAS.


sound over all waters, reach out from all
The chorus Of voices, the clasping OF hands
Sing hymns that were sung by the stars Of
the morn,
Sing songs Of the angels when Jesus was
born.
With glad jubilations
Bring hope to the nationsl
The dark night IS ending and dawn has be
gun;
Rise, hope Of the ages, arise like the sun,
All speech flow to music, all hearts beat as
one.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1889-01-10

q
he Americans says me "o I'e.
Puollcs' celebrate hfls'ma' "''h tfe''
'he MeAleah' win " pl""." livery h'2'''
''Il 1he twenty '"u' H. l"''"SIl = '"e i''"-
a'a Is broken II l. " ."I' ""Nc" vessel
gaSIy decorate" anu '-''c' Win ''"'"
some 9nlccs or canoles' h""8 from the
ce'IihS IN the center o' 'He ROOM ~
c"l'oFen are ol'',i'.'''0 ''.n ''''''i ''''
s'-cNS 10 y. 'I.' JN3' many '"e ''''
cHor'' i'la'e py 'ilc i""8n'''2' 7. INC N'''.-'
Joyous young volunteers 10 MAKE '"e."
serves masters oI the si'uaIon' VINO"
lhey nuaiy hcCon'P''>" "I'c.' So'''' '''''''
oe' ol INC p'Ih"'''. Gu ~ '7'"0 " "'',' "
lucky DO" Sha''e'9 me P.""'"' '''
crash OF sPIln 'efeu' SC"''elei I oc"e'9'
'lle Ia''le ol p'h-oon' anu ','' '"''''''
On 'n0 moor - 'l' N'b ''"' 1o' ,''e ',''''
my o'l ~ VIC 'ii''''>' anu '',' ''''.'
''''o" 'nV'''s',,r' upon Wv 49,.
hno"lns 1naI ,lu''3S nun ..ii - ili' lug
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The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1889-01-10

there seemed nothing for him till little
old woman, whose garb showed scanti-
ness of means, paused at the sight Of
the lad, and, opening basket she car
ried, said cheer.Iy:
There sonny, there's couple of buns
and few cookies I made myself, that
I'm taking to the grandchildren. It's
not much, the Lord knows, but ye're
welcome, and blessed Christmas to ye."
And with friendly nod she trotted off.
Recovering from his surprise, the boy
hurried after, exclaiming breathlessly;
"Oh! say, thank ye. BY names
Bob, an if yer got any wood to saw Pm
yer man"
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1889-01-10

tripped briskly along, taking in sundry
peeps and whiffs of the forthcoming
feasts. Huge turkeys robbed of all
dignity, lying helpless upon their backs,
their lank legs upraised IN protest
Savory looking compounds being mixed
by cooks deft hands, while fruits, spices,
ETC., Uttered up the kitchen tables.
Plenty and to spare for Gods poor.
At least so thought one of them, as he
gazed into the kitchen window of a
handsome dwelling, Not in these words,
perhaps, would he have expressed him
self, but why some should have so much
more than they wanted and others
nothing, was riddle to him. a moment
he fingered, then turned away with the
words:
81 don't mind much bout myself, but
I'd like summat for the little 'un."
Rather comical figure did this young
ster cut as his bare feet wended them
selves toward less prosperous part of
Brooklyn. Yet despite the amplitude of
ragged trowsers and dilapidated frock
coat, with its skirts reaching almost to
his ankles, there was something in the
boys straightforward eyes and honest
face that gave evidence that he was de-
serving of better fate than that of a
waif. Clothes, however, never troubled
him. Something to starve off the crav-
ings of hunger and hole to crawl into
into at night, these were the things that
were the cause of thought to this child
of the streets, more especially since he
had taken unto himself a charge. Here
tofore he had led happy go-lucky ex-
istence, notwithstanding the snubs that
fell plentifully to his share. Foraging
for breakfast was his errand this morn,
but somehow, amid SO much good cheer,
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1889-01-10

A moment later ''the little 'un' was
gazing wonderingly at his luxurious sur
roundings his little hands softly patting
the old gold brocade of the lounge on
which he lay. Itwas every bit true, he
thought gold furniture and pictures
and big fires and ooh" he exclaimed,
as the rosy-cheeked lady came smiling
toward him, saying:
"Well, my little man, are we ready for
turkey and pudding"
eyes, please, ma'am, Mrs. Sanity
Claws" answered Johnnie, eyeing the
lady curiously, as he added, sagely; "Bob
said there was woman in everythin',
and he guessed there'd be a Mrs. Sanity
Claws"
The lady laughed merrily as a chuckle
issued from the region of an easy chair
and a voice remarked:
Zone for you, Dame"
"Who's Bob, dear" questioned the
lady.
why, he's-Bob. He takes care of
me. You're Mr.. Sanity Claws, amt your
continued Johnnie, gazing knowingly at
the stout gentleman.
"Hey2 Why's What makes you
think so?'
'"Cause -'cause--" and slippin g
dow from the sofa, the child exclaimed,
eagerly: "Oh, Mr.. Sanity Claws, please
won't you bring Bob and me some
thin'2-'cause We never has nothin'
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1889-01-10

ell mu u.iled up n an old shawl, the ends
trailing on the ground as he marched
happily off, his hand in Bob's. Shortly
after these two children stood watching
the handsomely dressed tnrong as it en-
tered a fashionable place of worship,
till Bob, with 'ENow, Johnnie, look
alive, or the cop'l nail Us" pushed the
child before him into the crowd, and,
sure enough, an alert policeman. spying
Bob, made gab for ham, which Bob
deftly eluded, but meanwhile Johnnie
was carried on toward the baize door
amid a swirl ofsilks and satins.
The little fellow vas p trife awed at
the church's solemn grandeur; but as
Bob never failed to turn up all right
Johnnie made for an empty pew and
curled himself up CT hassock to await
his friends coming. Presently the or
gan pealed forth, and Johnnie's eyes
grew round with astOnishmcnt as the
voices of the unseen choir mingled with
It's wondrous tones. But soon the lit
tie head dropped, and lulled by the
sweet strains and the unusual warmth
and comfort, the child slept. Nor
needed he the advent of a plump, rosy
checked lady, whose white hair con-
trasted so prettiiy with her still young
face, and whose compaDion-a stout,
jolly, foridfaced gentleman-pOssessed
a bushy head of hair and beard of silvery
whiteness. a faint exclamation escaped
the lady; then, turning to the gentle
man, she whispered:
"Look! The poor little lambn'
"Shall speak to the usher2" ques-
toned he.
One swift glance at the pale, little face
and the lady shook her head, answering
"No, no! Let him be, the dear"
Many times during the service the
lady's dark eyes strayed to the little
sleeper, and once when the child stirred
uneasily her daintily- gloved hand softly
stroked his pretty curls.
A swish-a rustie-the congregation
was dismissed. The lady of the rosy
checks and white hair drew her sealskin
about her, but her gaze rested ljnger-
ingly upon the sleeping child.
'Well, dame!' and merry twinkle
glistened in the speakers eyes as he ad-
dcd: 'Looks as if turkey bone might
relish, don't he2"
"Bless his little heart, yes-and, oh,
don't you think we might"
And so, what was Bob's astonishment
for he had fingered round, amusing
himself as best he could to see lady
and gentleman come forth from the
church, followed by a footman bearing
the sleeping Johnnie, carefully rolled uI
in handsome carriage rug. Drawn uE
to the curb was a stylish turnout, into
which the lady and gentleman stepped,
the footman placing Johnnie on the seat
beside him; then, as the lackey swung
himself on to the box, away started the
carriage down the street, Bob yelling
out:
Jimmy crackyl if 1 don't believe
JOhnnie'S struck ilem
Darting after the carriage, he clung OF
behind, taking good care, however, tc
keep out of sight of the driver and foot
man.
Soon they drew Up before handsome
house, whose wide porch wore an air o
cheery welcome. Bob, wiggling himseI
down from his perch as the door CLOSED
upon Johnnie and his newly-founC
friends, calculated, somewhat ruefully
''Here's go! wonder what 'ull tnr1
up next2 Anyhow, 1 hope it 'uil b'
something soft fur the little 'un. HI
amt calculated to rough it, like me-"
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1889-01-10
n EW YEAR HOPES.

Oh! never sink meath Fortunes frown,
But brave her with a shout of cheer,
And front her fairly-face her down
She's only stern to those who fear!
Heres Better luck another year!"
Another year!
Aye, better luck another year!
Wen have her smile instead of sneer-
A thousand smiles for every tear,
With home made glad and goodly cheer,
And better luck another year
Another year
". Gilmore Sinlms
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1889-04-14
CHIEF OF POLICE SALE.

Notice is hereby given that by virtue
OF warrant issued by the Auditor and
Pollce:Judge of the City of Astoria, in
accordance with an order made by the
Common Council of the City Of Astoria,
by ordinance No. 1908, entitled an;ordi-
nance ordering the Auditor and Police
Judge to issue warrants for the collec-
ton of Cedar street assessments, ap-
proved February 26th, 1889. Said war
rant bearing date the 28th day of Feb
ruary, 1889, commanding me to levy
upon lot No. in block No. 138, i'll the
City of Astoria as laid out and recorded
by j. N. Shively, to collect an assess
ment Of twenty-three dollars, which as
sessment was made for the improve
ment Of Cedar street between West-6th
street and Salmon street by ordinance
No. 1065, entitled an ordinance declar-
ing the probable cost of improving Ce-
dar street fr0mW est-6th street to Salmon
street approved December 18th, 1888,
have this day levied upon lot No. in
block No. 138, in Shively's Astoria, and
on Monday, the ed day of April, 1889,
at one o'clock P. NJ. of said day in front
OF the court house door in the City of
Astoria, Clatsop county, Oregon, will
proceed to sell lot No. In block No. 1873,
in ShiVely's Astoria, to the highest bid
der therefor, to pay said assessment,
costs and expenses of sale. Said sale to
be for U. s. gold coin.
Astoria, March Goth, 1888.
W.J.BARRY,
Ghefof Police.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1889-04-14
Property Owners. Attention.

ORDINANCES have been passed by
the City Council for the improvement
of Benton, Washington and SquemOque
streets.
The attention of property owners is
hereby called to the following sectiOus
of the the Charter of the City in rela-
ton to granting permits:
Sec. 110. Whenever the grade Of any
street has been established, the Com
mon Council may authorize the owner
or owners of any property thereon to
cut down or fill up such street in front
of such property according to such
grade, at the expense and cost of such
owner.
Sec. III. The authority mentioned in
the last section cannot be given after an
assessment has been made for the i'm
provement of the street in front of such
property, and in giving such authority
the Council may impose such terms and
conditions thereon as may be necessary
to secure the deposit of excavations up
on any part of such street as may re-
quire to be filled up.
Any property owners desiring per-
mits for the Improvement of the above
named streets must apply on or before
the 2Srd day of April, 1889, to the COM
mittee on Streets and Public Ways.
JAS. W. WEIGH,
Chairman of Committee on
Streets and Pnblic Ways
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1889-04-14
CHIEF OF POLICE SALE.

Notice is hereby given that by virtue
of warrant issued by the Auditor and
Police Judge of the city of Astoria, in
accordance with an order made by the
Common Council Of the city of Astoria,
by ordinance No, 1868, entitled an ordi-
nance ordering the Auditor and Police
Judge to issue warrants for the collection
OF Cedar street assessments, approved
February 26th. 1889. Said warrant bear
ing date the 28th day of February, 1889,
commanding me to levy upon lot No. 5
IN block No. 1873 in the city of Astoria as
laid out and recorded by j. M. Shively,
to collect an assessment of twenty-three
dollars, which assessment was made for
the improvement of Cedar street between
West-6th street and Salmon street by or
dinance No. 1855, entitled an ordinance
declaring the probable cost of improving
Cedar street from West-6th street 20
Salmon street, approved December 18th,
1883, l have this day levied upon lot No.
in block No. 1873 in Shively's Astoria,
and on Monday, the 22nd day of April,
1889, at one O'Clock P. M. of said day in
front Of the court house door in the CITY
Of Astoria, Clatsop county, Oregon, will
proceed TO sell lot No. 8 in block No. 1873
in Shively's Astoria, to the highest bid
der therefor, to pay said assessment, costs
and expenses Of sale. Said sale to be for
.. s. gold coin.
Astoria, March 20, 1889.
W. J. BARRY,
Chief of Police.