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The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1889-12-19

birds" room, where such long meetings
were held Consultations included) that
the smaller ones could hardly imagine
what could be going on, but at last their
minds were set at rest by Willie, who
said he thought they were writing let
ters to Santa Claus.
1t was the custom of each one to write
letter to Santa Claus, from papa down
to little Ralph, whose numerous wants
were chanted in mammals ear, who took
particular care to note each one, even
though the majority of them were
rather outrageous, such as ''toy
monkey what's bigger'n Uncle Toms
horse"
Amidst the joy and laughter, when
excitement reigned among the children,
Mr.. Branton slipped quietly away. In
the midst of an exciting game the sound
of a bell came from somewhere in the
region OF the artificial fireplace, and
little Ralph dropped his toy blocks and
looked up at Madge with such happy,
excited look that she kissed the flushed
cheeks and said: Eyes, you little rascal,
Santa Claus is coming"
Sure enough, bounce! bang! slaml
came q jolly-looking Santa Claus down
queer sort Of a chimney, and after a
vigorous attempt at blowing his nose,
described his long and tedious journey
to the excited audience who were listen
ing with noiseless anxiety when the
well-known voice Of the smallest mem
Der of the assembly broke the silence
by saying: 80, Santa Claus, did you
get my letter."
sect your letter! Let me see," he
said, as he fumbled around in the large,
roomy pocket and fished out rather
crumpled piece Of paper, with Ralph's
letter written on it, in the delicate
handwriting of the "mother-bird."
"Did you get mine, tooP" asked one
and all of the children, as the excite
ment began to deepen. He displayed
them all, even Bertha's that had been
sent off in such hurry.
Then one by one, Santa Claus handed
out the well-fllled stockings, and oh, how
mysteriously beautiful it did seem to
one of the little girls present, who could
not resist the temptation to plant
sweet kiss on his forehead and whisper
in his ear that she loved him and wished
No Coulu Cotne W uer HouSe HeAJ year
The promise that she received, as we'll
as all the beautiful presents, made her
so happy that she would fain run home,
and tell mother all about it before it
was through.
All! yes, dear readers, it did them all
good, and made them feel happy to,
think that their sacrifices had made o.
Merry Christmas for this little girl, and
their hearts really felt the words "GodI
loveth cheerful giver." /,
This kindling Of brotherly love IN
their hearts did not blaze for short
time and then die out, but burned!
steadily, till the dingy brown house
blossomed under the care of more than!
one little hand, and more than one sad
heart frightened from the remem-I
branoe Of Bertha and tae Christmas
Eve, when they all learned how much
q sacrificing act and the helping hand
contribute to the happiness of the
heart. And the beautiful words of the
Saviour echoed through 49,
"Inasmuch as ye have
Of the least of these.
have done 1t unto Me-.
In N. Y. Observer.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1889-12-19
Dearer with Age.

"You seem to have strong attach
ment for that old overcoat," said Crab.
ley, as they walked through the snow
towards the restaurant where they were
to take their Christmas dinner.
EYES," replied Jack; "it grows dearer
and dearer to me the more wear it.
Only last month had to pay eighteen
per cent. interest TO get chance to
wear it."-Judge. ' NJ
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1889-12-19
Hardly Available.

IT know ! ought to be thankful to
Miss Snyder" said Merritt, "but !
don't see how ! can be-"
"How's thstP" asked Cobwigger.
why" returned Merritt, ''she made
me pair Of slippers that are several
times too large."--Judge. 3
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1889-12-19

SHE--No, Mr.. Willis, you need not
hope; can never be more than sister
toyou.
He-Excuse me, Miss Hits, that don't
60. It's altogether too near Christmss
to work the sister racket on me.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1889-12-19
BERTHA.
Her First Real Christmas and How
She Enjoyed It.

T was q cold win
try day on the
Gath of Decem-
Der, and t h Q
flakes of snow
W ere falling
thick and fast
in the midst Of
the busy throng
that surrounded
the stores filed
with Christmas
gifts. Many Of
the faces wore .
cheerful, happy
loo X; thoughts
seemed to wan
dor foChriaf.maa
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1889-12-19
An Appropriate Present.

Wife-What are you going to give me
for Christmas present?
Husband-If you could play on tho vio-
lin know what I'd give you.
"What?" "a
"It Is called chin rest"
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1889-12-19

Though our stomachs we pickle with sauces to
tickle
A freakish digestion's odd humors.
There is naught like hunger which comes to the
younger
Food consumers.
There is nothing can bring US the young blood
was In US;
We are veterans, observant and knowing;
Life has made US two wiser, but no appetizer
Matches growingl
cember,
Snow. .clouded and drizxling and murky, Il
When, through woods fairly reeking with mist,
we went seeking
The Wild turkeyf
Stanley Waterloo, In Judge
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1889-12-19

YOU aCHN'T AFFORD tIT. |
We happy money juiicousy
pended will bring the ocng
extraordinary holiday shoppers inspection
offering confident that supply with anything
ro quality and cheap of the large dealers.
Dress Goods
In all the latest styles, from a handsome
printed old-time Calico up to the finest import
ed Dress Goods, in wool or silk. A special line
of Grosgrain Silk in colors, never sold for less
than 81, now IS cents per yard.
Shawls
India, Paisley, Broche, Cashmere and Wool
in great variety, including genuine French
Beaver sold at $l25O. now $3.50
Cloaks,
Plush, Silk and Cloth Wraps in Misses,
Ladies' and Chidren's, at greatly reduced
prices.
Furs,
Muffs, Boas, Stoles and Fur Trimmings in
desirable styles. Some little beauties in Fur Sets
for the children.
Umbrellas
Rare designs in gold and oxdized caps for
Ladies and Gentlemen
Dressed and Undressed Kid Silk Cashmere
and Lisle Thread in Ladies' and Chldren's
Sizes
Handkerchief,
From the common Cotton to the finest Silk,
including magnificent line of the daintiest
Embroidered Linen Cambrics, in scaloped
and hemstitched edges also splendid line Of
Silk and Cashmere Mufiers.
Window Draperies,
In new and nobby effects
Lace Bed Sets,
Spreads and Shams to match
Portieres,
In beautiful designs and very cheap.
Table Linens,
All grades and prices.
Napkins,
Fine and We closing some
extra large sizes in fine qualities one on out
side Of package, slightly soiled at one.half the1
Bed Spreads.
A great variety, including the counter
pane, designed for rope work. See them
In all qualities. Ask to see our Christmas
Blankets, fine enough for Queens bed cham
ber
Stamped Linen Goods,
Throws, Scars Splashes Carving Cloths
Tray Covers and Umbrella and Slipper Gases
Satins and Pushes
Complete line of coors for fancy work.
Knit Skirts,
In plain and striped effects.
Hoods and Toboggans.
Some beautiful goods closing at mere nomi
| nal price.
Underwear,
Ladies', Misses and Gents all marked dow
to clear out
Miscellaneous
| Lace Barbs, Ruchngs Collars and Cuffs
Pocket Books Chatham Raos Gard Gases Cor
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1889-12-19
YOU aCHN'T AFFORD FIT.

We mean can't rake happy but little jucousy
pended will bring a
the magnitude Of and W uniformly low
fer extraordinary opportunities holiday
Offering confident supply
ior quality and as cheap the large city
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1889-02-08
THE kAiSER'S PALACE.
where the German Imperial Family spend
the Winter season.

The old palace, with its great domo,
situated AT the city end OF the avenue
Inter den Linden. has long been one
of the most imposing ediii es in Ber-
lin, but for a very long time past IL
had ceased 10 be the town residence OF
the Prussian soveroigns. Neither tho
Emperor William |. nor the Emperor
Frederick ever used il for that pur-
pose.
During their rcigns this edifcc had
been chiefly given up to the ccremo-
nics OF state-such as the reading of
the speech from the throne on the
opening Of the Reichstag and Landtag
or balls and ot ner festivals connected
with val marriages aud other domes-
tic events connected with the llohen-
zollcrn family. There being no other
palace in Berlin easily available for
the accommodation OF the family Of
William H.. his Majesty determined To
have part OF the old palace renovated
and refurnished for lhe purpose.
The new furniture aud internal dec
orations are all on magnificent scale.
some half million marks having been
spent on them within the past few
weeks. The chief entrance is the por-
tai near the Spree A double flight OF
steps leads up 10 the first floor. From
the landing here you pass through an
ante-room in another apartment. where
you find the aides-de-camp on duty ia
waiting. Next TO this department IL
the hall OF the standards. with an area
of about seventy square meters, where
all the flags OF the Berlin garrison are
kept. II is also known as the Star
hall, from its white ceiling studded
with stars
Beyond this Is the Emperor's working
room, q walls OF which are covered
with costly brown leather, adorned
with bouquets Of flowers hung with
many paintings, nearly all sea pieces.
and mostly by Dutch artists. The
only exceptions are n very fine por-
trait OF Frederick the Great. and two
thor family portraits. by llonthorst.
Then follow the audience and confer
ence chamber and the library. the fur
niturc Of which latter is covered with
red leather The walls are lined
with beau,ifully-carved open book
cases.
On one side OF this room are two
doors, one Of which leads TO the dining
room and the other 10 The drawing
room. The dining room is large and
splendid saloon, capable OF comfort
ably accommodating n hundred per-
sons. The ceiling is adorned with
bright paintings, SURROUNDED by rich
Etfr rdtoco ornament tion. similar 10
that about the splendid Gobelin tapes
try that drapes the walls berlin Cor.
LOE Ion Standard.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1889-02-08

An Ingenious youth began whist
ling In the classroom during lessons.
IL did not seem 70 strike him as any
way improper. and he KEEP, on whist
ling until the teacher called 70 him.
"What are you doing3 Whistling In
CLASP Yes. ma'am. Didn't you
know ! could vhistle1"-San Fran
rra.u OrrdNc.e
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1889-02-08
DAMAGE BY MOISTURE.
The Sweating Of Goods la Iron ships III,
Latest p.ril of the sea.

The Sweating Of Goods In Iron ships the
Latest p.ril of the sea.
Genuine sea damage, 1. e.. damage
by actual contact with sea water To-
goods on board ship, has largely de-
creased since wood gave place TO iron
and steel in the building OF ships and
sail 10 steam. Iron does not offer the
opportunities which wOOd does 20
water 10 find It's way into the holds Of
vessels. The consequence is that per
ishable cargoes are m re safely carried
than they were 50 far as sea damage Is
concerned. But there is an internal
enemy 10 the soundncss Of cargo. as
well as the external salt water. In the
shape OF condcn-cd moisture arising
from the goods themselves And uu-
fortunately the damages caused by this
peril seem 60 be on the increase.
Sometimes when cargo IL improperly
shipped damp and shut up In the hold
OF vessel on long voyage. IL Is 10 be
expected that the moisture will evapo-
rate and damage other goods on board.
In such case, OF course. both mer-
chant and captain are 90 blame. the
merchant for rendering and the captain
for receiving goods likely TO damage
others.
But sweat IL not confined 90 gOods
shipped wet. rice. for instance, may
be apparently perfectly dry when
shipped, and yet may become very hot
and emit vapor while lying closely
slowed in gunny bags in the hold.
The vapor rises. and, coming into con-
tact with the cold ceiling. condcnses.
and ei her falls onto the top tier Of
goods. causing damage, or runs down
the internal sides OF the ship. and un-
less the ,argo be well dunnaged. dam
ages the bottom tier. Rice Is not tho
only article liable TO sweat. Among
others are skins, wheat, some nuts.
and copra, which last are sun-dricd
broken kernels OF the cocoanut. The
number OF ships reaching our ports
which carry among their cargo one or
more articles liable 20 emit vapor Ia
n considerable portion OF tho whole.
and merchants and underwriters find.
10 their cost. increasing damages from
internal causes. In some cases mer-
chants have gone on receiving dam
aged goods Tor long time before they
suspect d the true cause OF the wet
ting or mold. and underwriters have
continued % settle claims as for sea
damage without suspecting. or IL sus-
pecting. without being able 20 prove
that the deprecated goods had not
been in actual contact with sea water.
IL II. however. important % distin-
guish between the two causes OF dam
age. for the reason that the one comes
within the meaning Of the expression
'perils Of the sea" while the other
does not london Economist
An ingenious youth began whist
ling In the classroom during lessons.
II did not seem 20 strike him as any
way improper. and he KEEP, on whist
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1889-02-08
CROWNS ANO BRIDGES.

The Growing and Bridging
Process is the most perfect
method of restoring and pre-.
serving teeth. No heavy plate
covers the roof of the mouth,
and there is no dropping or
any of the annoyance caused
by roof plates. Specially
adapted to public speakers and
singers.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1889-02-08
Filling,

All the improved methods
are in use for the comparative.
ly painless renovation of de.
caying teeth. Attention given
to the correction of irregular.
itics.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1889-02-08

General George a. Sheridan. tho
lecturer political orator and wit. has
a superstition. at which he laughs and
scofs. but which IL as inaeKible as law
In its regulation OF his habit II be
happens 10 don a stocking or garment
wrong side out he will wear II ~ tha:
manner until the close Of the day. or.
II II be an outer garment, eAchengs IL
for Eoxr~
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1889-02-08
Bees in New Zealand.

a considerable quantity OF German
red clover Is annually imported into
New Zealand. where IL nourishes, but
has not hitherto ripened sufficiently 10
yield seed for reproduction This has
been explained by the absence Of those
fructifying insects which, IL is well
known. contribute SO much in Europe
20 the propagation OF many kinds OF
plants. In 1885 a p reel OF one hun
dred wild bees was imported from
England. and set free in the ncighbur-
hood OF Lyttleton. They multiplied
greatly. spreading over considerable
district. and already the farmers near
Lyttleton we're able last season 90
gather and make use OF clover seed
from their own felds.-London Times.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1889-02-08

"A story Is related Of a raw High
lander, fresh from the heather, who
put up az an inn az Perth, and shared
his bed with n negro. Some cuffee
room jokers having blackened hi. face
during the night, when he was called.
as he desired. very early next morn
ing. and got up. he saw tho reflection
Of his face In the mirror. and exc
claimed in a rage: "Tuts. tuts' the
silly body has awakened the wrang
man"
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-10-20
AROUND ia BIAS rs.
Cunning Worth More Than Speed
in Base Running.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19.-In cOnSe-
duence of the unusual interest taken
during the past season in the stolen
base record. President Young has been
very careful in compiling his official
statement bearing upon this depart
ment of the national game. There were
more prizes donated to encourage base
stealing this year than ever before in
the history of the game, and every in
centive was offered the tieet-foOted
players to exert themselves in run-get-
ting. James FOgarty, of the Philadel-
phias, distanced all of his competitors,
and will gather in number of valuable
trophies presented by q prominent bust
ness firm in nearly all of the leading
carried off the base-stealing hon
ors year ago. was not in
this race at any time during
the season Just closed, as he was only
able to purIOin thirty-siX bases in
127 games. The records show that the
sWifteSt SprinterS are not always the
best baSe-stealerS. FOgarty and Tom
Brown are pretty fast in straightaway
sprint, but Kelly, GlasScock, Hines,
Hardie Richardson and men of that class
make no pretensionS as SprinterS. but
they displayed their cunning on the
base lines to better advantage than al
legged flyers like WilmOt, Sunday. Seery
and Dicky johnson. Tom Brown, of
Boston. would have probably given
Fogarty a close race for first place had
he not been laid off before the season
was tWO-thirdS over. Brown has the
reputation of being the fastest sprinter
TO first i'm the league. John Irwin is
also quick at reaching first on short hits,
and he has secured the bag frequently
by sliding head first. He is the only
PLAYER i'm the league who INDUCES in
that practice.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-10-20
GOING TO CALIFORNIA.
Hart and COmiskey Will Both
Take Out ; cams.

Schemes for winter trips are becOm-
ing plentiful. The California trip of
the Boston team. under Manager Hart,
Is an assured fact. but il will not occupy
that field alone, as word comes from st.
Louis that Charlie COmiskey, the
Browns captain, has made arrange
mentS to take team Of ball players 10
Pacific coast at the end of this season
and will start about November 3. HiS
team will be cOrker in every respect
Jack Boyle, ComiSkey, Fuller. Cnam
berlain. Robinson. Duffee. Mccarthy
TIP O'Neil. Billy Joyce. StivettS an !;
Ramsey are among those who have sig"
nified their Willingness to make tn
trip. 1t is intended to play eXhibitio :
games at Kansas City, Denver. and sew"
eral other places along the line. and
Denver has made big offer for return
games. Jim Harris party will comprise
Garrison. Bennett, Richardson, Smith.
Nash, Quinn. Brown. Johnston and
Cancel to make the trip. Brouthers
and Mike Kelly cannot go, on
account of business interests in the
East. Their places will be filed Ivy
O'Day and .BilI'' Brown, of the New
York club. From Baltimore comes
report that the Baltimore team has
caught the California fever and is likely
To 90 to the coast to play against Harris
team. 1t is said that the entire Balti-
more team will go except HOrnung,
KilrOy and Miller, whose places will be
filled by Denny Lyons, third base. Ath-
letics; Tom Burns, right field, Brook
lynS; and two Western league tieiders-
Reilly and Murphy. The trip for these
boys is given out as a fixed fact, but
Manager Barnie doesn't confirm this
part of the story. He says that Is the
players were travelling from New DIRK
to Philadelphia oil their last trip, Crit
fin said: Boys, what's the matter with
going to California; The idea was
taken up and a list made out of those
who would be willing to go. Everybody
consented but KilrOy, Tucker and Hor-
nung. That was the end OF the matter,
and it is positively stated that no ar
ramgements for such a trip have been or
are in contemplation. The plan sug-
gested was for each player to con-
tribute a certain sum for expenses,
which was to be returned in case of
financial success.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-10-20

nam. T. j. Tucker. j. Mack, ". Shindle, j.
BruOkIyn-D. L. Foutz, II. Collins, G. j.
Smith, G. b. Pinkney. W. II. Terry, X. l..
Carulhers, 7. j. LOyett NJ. F. Hughes, 4. J.
Bushong, r. H. lark, J. P. visner, T, p.
Burns. J. S. Corkhill, W. D. OBrien.
Cincinnati-T. J. Mullane, L. Viau. E.
smith. j. Duryea, C. G. Baldwin, j. Keenan,,
W Earle. j. G. Reilly, j. A. McPhee. o. r.
Beard. W. W. Carpenter, George Te0eau'
J. ". Holiday, II. Nicoll.
Golumbns-J. O,Connor C. l.; Reilly y.
}. Doyle, W. w. Widner, VI. E. Baldwin. II.
C. Gastreich. D. Orr, w. f. Greenwood,
tharles Crooks, II. EasteTdav. {. Mari, l. NJ.
Daily, J. McTamanv, r. Johnson. -.
Kansas City-D. E. Stearns. j. Pickett W
c. Alvur1. W x. Hamilton, j.. NJ. Burns. j
Conway, p. b. SwartZell, John SoWderS. =
f. Hoover j. A. Donohue. j. b. Gunson, D..
II. Manning. Frank Pears.
Lnuisviiie-J. b. Ryan, z. Cook.H- au nm
P. Ehret, C. 5. Stratton. j. Ewing H. Ray
mond, j. Galligan. P. Tomney, d. shannon.
W. b. " eaver. L. r. Browning Nj. ii. Nc
DermOtt William Wolf,
ST Louis-C Comiskey, J. Milligan. j.
Boyle, W. II. Robinson, W. B. Fuller. W; a
Latham. J. E. O'Neill. G. f. Duffy. T. NC
CarUhy, E. j. Chamberlain, Charles King, j..
Stivetts. 7. Ramsey, Frank Meek.
WESTERN ASSOCIATION.
The following named players have been re-
served by the Western association under me
qualified articles of admission TO the national
agreement:
Des Moines-J. F. Macullar. W. Traffley, :.
Smith. j. d. Phela2, P j ConnelL l.. Mask
rev. o. J. Patton, W F. Hart, William Roach.
ST. Joseph. Ardner,W. +. kr ig, j. DeY-
lin, j. 4. McCarty, r. E. Burks. T. j. Hotal-
ing T. j. Flood. ID. j. Mahoney, A. Scheli-
ha>se Z. Cartwright.
St Paul-W. Z. Mains, C.. BroughtOn, W.
Farmer. P L. Murphy, W. ii. HAYES, j.
Meeken. j. DAILY. P. Viau, j. E. Carroll.
Omaha-W II. Clarke, E. Cleveland c. A.
Nichols j. Walsh, ?. Knell, j. E. Cun1van,
c. II. Willis, j. MessiIt 7. Nagle. j. Strauss,
j. J. Cooney, W. Andrews. William Moran.
Denver-A. Dslrymple, a. McClelland. &.
Treadway. J. d. Curtis, William White, Mex
HhiJe. William DarnbuTgh, +. }. McNabo'
William Pagan. A. Twineham. Tom Doian,
James Shores.
MilWaukee-A. c. Jantzen, II. J. Earl. Ed
Silch. @. >chock, J. Hurley. G. ". Davies A
q. Alberts, E. L. Mills, 7. Morrlssey, c: Grit
fifth. r. L Lowe, T. j. Poorman, Il. b. SUIT
ton.
Sioux City,. Crotty T. Brosnan, G. W.
Bradley. E. C. Glenn, F. Genins. John Cline.
j. E. Powell, d. j. Murphy, V. e. Crossley,
X. Black. c. Bowes II. Seibel.
MinneaPolis-E. J. Hengle, ID. E. Dugdsle,
William Hanrahan. j. Miller. ". Duke j. G.
Mitchell, f. E. Foster. fl. b. Chrisman, j.
RYAN. Nat b. Hudson j. DOlau. Carl Mck ey.