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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-03-05
TRUSTEES SALE.
OF A
VALUABLE FARM
IN
HANOVER COUNTY.

Under and 10y virtue Of a deed of trust ex'
ecuted TO me, the undersigned trustee. ny
Virginia 4. Wars. OF Richmond, va. ana
Virginia A. Whltlock. dated the 9th day Of
March, 1885 and recorded I'm ID. 3. NO. ~,
page IS default having been made IN the
pavment OF the money therein secured, ana
being thereto required by the beneficiary
therein, viii offer for sale, at puohc auc-
ton, at Hanover Courthouse.
OK WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10 1890, AT - NJ,
m the front door OF the courthouse. the fol-
lowing property; All that certain tract OF
land situated IN Henry magisterial district.
Hanover county. adjoining the lands OF
Frank 4. whitlOck, and lying immediately
on the south side Oi OF the county rond when
leads from Richmond 90 ola church con-
tanning 1881 acres, more or less. Inis iafin
is very fertile and well improved, Is situated
I'M the heart Of the Hanover trucking region,
and is convenient 20 churches, schools,
stores, &C.
TERMs.-Cash as 10 so much as may be ne
cessary 10 defray the expenses OF executing
this trust estimated 10 be SOL and the
amount now due under the deed. tO-wit: one
note for $40. with interest from March 8tl g
1887: one for $500. with interest from I'm
August. 1858, and the balance upon such
terms as may be announced 0t sale
GEORGE p. hAW,
fo0e mh5I210 Trustee.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-03-05

In rHE CLERKS OFFICE Oh THE CIRCUIT
COURT or CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, JANU-
AIRY l4IH, 1890.
1, r.. ~. FlounOy, clerk Of the Circuit Court
OF Chesterfield county, do certify that tie
bond required Of Special Commissioned b. IL.
Nash, in the suit Of Henry a.. Watkins w.
Bennett and wife. has been duly executed.
Given under my hand The day and year
above written. A.. III. FLOJkNOi,
mh5-bt Clerk.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-03-05

VIRGINIA STEAMBOAT COM
PANf's
JAMES RIVER LINE FOR OLD POINT,
NEWS. CLAitENDNT. AND JAMES
RIVER LANDINGS DIRECT,
AND ONLY DIRECT ROUTE WITHOUT
TRANSFER OF CHANGE OF
Any KIND.
CONNECTIONS:
Al OLD POINT and NORFOLK, closely
With ali lines tOf Baltimore. Tnilade lpnIn and
New York same afternoon: also 40 Nofloik
for eastern NOftn Cmoliua aud the South.
AtNEWPORl NEWS for Hampton and
And at cLAREMONT with the atlantic
and Dnyllle Railroad FOR WaFolly, Hicks
ford. and all stations.
ONLY ALI WATER ROUTE.
JAMES RIVER BN DAYLIGHT
GREAT TOURIST LINZ.
j JAMESTOWN, DUTCH GAP. AND WAR
-cLNtkl.
CHEAPEaI HODrE
RATES lL-S THAN HALF CHAEGfD Bl
FARL 10 OLD POINT AND NOi FOLK,
SI.5O. STRAIGHT; $3.50 ROUND
TRIP. 80 SEIONn-CLASS.
flR@I-CuA~@ MEALS.
the elegant ANA fast steamer
ARIEL
carrying United states main
CA TAI. IIlO.
leaves Richmond every
MONDAY, WEDNESDAY AND fllDAY AT
IA. 81. l-lRHLI-CAH5 60 DIRECTLY TO
sIEAhltH~ WHAkfl for aD0ve-namco
places. arriving al Old Point and Norfolk
ABOUT 1.Ou H. ". Returning. the steamer
leaves Norfolk, Oid Point and Newport News
ON alternate days, arriving al Richmond
ABOUT 5:iu 10 Sc.
Through tickets or sale on steamer and az
Gar cr's gtncy, no. 1000 Nam street. Bag
gage checked through.
sIAIE-NOOMs EAGAGED FOR DAY Ok
NIGHT
FREIGHT
FREIGHT received daily for Norfolk Pof
mouth, ~mitlieId, Hampton, old Point
Waveriy. Hcksioid aud Alexandra. Va;
Washington. ID. a., NoN bcrnc. Washington
and Iurnor0 s.. g.. an stations o. Atlantic
and bIuNlllt. -eauDard ud Roanoke NotfOlk
Southern aud Farm lie ANA lownatan Rail-
roacs. and Eastern North Carolina eencr-
ally. also, for Eastern shore of Virginia and
an regular landings OF the James anu Rap
pahannock rivers az LOVES RATES, aud
through bills issued.
LttlEN b. IAIt NJ, Vice President
no. lll7 Main street and Rockets.
IRWIN MElsIGtR, Freight and Passenger
Agent myz0-ff
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Letter OF Davis.

As one0f the many tokens of the high To-
gard the late President Davis always en-
torfaiued for Virginia. / have in my pos
session % letter. written in his own hand
and in his last wears. which contains a most
graceful tribute 20 the people OF this Conn
mOnwealih. and also 90 one Of lbs colleges.
The letter. dated 1855, was addressed 10
an officer of the PhilanthrOpic Literary So
ciety Of llampden-> Idney College in re-
Spouse 90 his election az an honorary mem
Der of that body. ] copy;
BEAUyOIR. Miss. APRIL, l3, 10.
Ny dear sir: j thankfully accept the hon
tr conferred by the philanthropic Literary
Society OF llampden and,,dney College.
Venerable by long and useful existence,
ilusirious by The patriots. heroes and sages,
whose names grace your rolls, ! am CRATE
fll that you have deemed me worthy % be
among them. 10 has given me
much pleasure tO receive your assurance Of
Kind regard. and especially % know that
you, of llampden and Sidney, emulate the
example of your sires, whose dauntless
OF principle gave 10 them such
fair claim that it was matter Of just
pride 90 be q Nirginian.
Please present my cordial good wishes 20
your associate members, and believe me
yours Faithfully, JEFFERSON DAVIS.
"N OOdland,n NOttOWay.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-03-05

old DOMINION STEAMSHIP COM
~ pANl.
FOR NEW YORK.

FOR NEW YORK.
Steamers leave Richmond EVERY IT. rs
DAY ana FRIDAY jed b j. 81 Mnnllesi
ID e.. one hour icloic sailing time.
Steamers DcaNe Sew York Tor klelmonc
EVERY WEDNESDAY end rAIl kuAl az
l. ~. arriving Iu iiclmOnd hDAbA1 auo
FRIDAY mornings.
Passenger accommodations unsurpassed.
Cabin fare 90 Now York STA James
river route lncludlug meals ana 49,.
IpIIII 90 w
EOuud-trip tickets. limited 10 tuuiy
DAYS after Nlle 90 issue ................., II 90
Stecraee. with ,uD,Iif. nce ................. ~
-teefage. without subsistence ............... 90
CABIN fare via Chesapeake Hno ONO
Railroad ~ w
Cabin fare via Richmond and icieis-
burg railroad ~ w
Tickets can Boz obtained 40 A. ~. 6afpef
1000 slain street, Chesapeake ana ONO ahu
Richmond and Petersburg depols, and al
company offices. 1871 Main street auo
wharf hOckotts.
frai4lts forwarded and through bills Of lad
ing ISSUED for points beyond New York.
Freight received daily until p. NJ.
Passengers leaving Richmond on MON
DAYS. WEDNESDAYS. THURSDAYS. and
SATURDAYS Dy the Chesapeake and ohio
railway lFlH Newport News ar s.l5 a. NJ. By
Richmond and PETERSBURG railroad same
day and $40 A. NJ will make connection
at NORFOLK with steamer leaving those
days.
GEORGE w. ALLEN & CO.. Agents.
SO. 1901 Main street, and
2jy 19-tf Company Wharf. Rockets.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-03-05

ton, nt lnthtelNttl louil uDuetf On
MONDAY. MARCH 10. 1890,
nj - o'clock st. THAT being court-dny) the
following real eState-to-wiE
Isl Lot no. /, containing 80 acres OF wood
land. ou the west Side of mo Richmond and
Petersburg Railroad, adjoining the hower
~. Lot 40. 2. containing 3f3 acres, nearly
all wooded. lying between the Petersburg
turnpike and the Richmond and Petersburg
81. lot 80. 3. containing 80 acres, on the
east side Of said turnpike.
4fh. lot 40. 4, known as the NH lrac /,
containing 81 acres, together with q large
lour and Grst MIL, Millers house. &C..
thereon. bounded by Orlndale creek. Failing
creek, and the said turnpike.
9th Lot so. o. containing J3l4 acres,
bounded by Griudale creek, Falling creek,
and James rive r. together with q fOul-r9Omcd
dwelling, large barn, stable, and other OUT
buildings thereon. This tract is hrsf-clas.
farming land,l being James River Low
Sin. lot No. o. containing 4Os{ acres or
wood land. lying on he east side of said turn
pike, and commencing al the Belle road
Parties wanting % purchase mill Will ind
10 10 their interest 10 examine the one we are
Offering: it is both Flour and 0rist Mill,
and has a large and never-iailing supply or
water, in fact, there Is plenty of power %
run other manufacturing enterprises Ia addi-
zion % the present mill.
All ol lNc Au'fo tl"ti' dl0 to'A i"l iill-s
land, several tracts being very fertile. The
whole property Is located ON The wide turn
pike leading from Manchester 10 Petersburg,
and along watch 30 IL proposed 10 run an
electric railroad between the two cities. I'm
addition TO the above, 10 Is very probable
that the future Exposition Grounds viii DE
located, and large railroad shops VIII Doe built,
between the land We are selling and Man
chester, thus making this one of the best in-
y0stments for any one looking FOR large pro-
ITS In the near future.
Tie auctlOneer viii take great pleasure in
showing the property and giving further in-
formation.
TERMS: Onc-third cash, and the balance in
one and two years, deferred payments bear
lug interest from day OF sale. AMI title re-
tainod until all the purchase money paid
and a conveyance oruercd by The court.
kFNJ. II. NASH,
Special Comm sal0ner.
A. J.. ADAMsOS, AucuOneer.
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nos. Il. 10. ~. 33. .s0. 2-. $3.50 and 09 malero
stops nos. 23 and o. Stop un signal ai lIIn-
chester. urewry's tIun. l.ufui.l. anr Chose
ter nos, 32. %. 80. and 80 1913 stop tll
stations for passengers.
ILMAN CAR SERVICE.
ON Trains Nos. n and 23 slrepn--'lfs Nf.
tween New York and lnunlt lN .I.I II..r
,OnVlileI On Trains Sos. "a and 20 -I..N-
ing-car. befwfen Washington nuu INlf..s-
ton. and Boston and HrheNntiI|N. NN l'N'I
No. 81 slneu.nr-c1f between N HenIU. |'N I"I
IT. Aueu-flno IYin Ilc.r0ufiIl"'. 600 lI...
nos. %. 08 and rs sleeni.g-rIf. between -f.
Augustine lvlt Jacksonville nut .NN l''..
On trains nos ID and IS -l0NN|n.. ..Is ''-
tween Washington aud homasf Nr. OBJ.
ln addition t0 fne above ile Sew fuf. ifi
FLORIDA Special. consisting Of N.sINlIH Puzzle
man ears only. leaves hirIuNui -'N.N-
bound nt 7.23p m. Ol Mondays 81 rlNN-II|
and FRIDAYS. and leave. lffeIsuHI-. hNI.N-
bound 900 3 "a. DID,. on tuesdays. Thurs Int
saturdays. Lxtra fare is charged oN ia
.llE ONLY ALL-nAlLLlNEro NORFOLK.
LEAVE. ARRIVE
Richmond. 1910 AN. Norfolk. 1925 p. 3D.
Richmond, f3.l5 T.. 3d. NDfi0.k. goo N.
Norfolk. e-. lO a. ". I.I'ni. 1915 p. .I
NORFOLK. tislOP. 81. .I'lI, 600 VI.
The trains leaving HicnmluI D.i0 A. ~.
and Norfolk af ago b. 30. 1904. solid Trains N.-
through without change N' NIIt. II.t| fI.s
npctiOus are also mHlr Hf Petersburg Nf OBJ"
3:i1 T.. NJ. tain lrNm Richmond ini lNr E. il
An. train I0m Anl.D. is.
Train. i..vl.r llrnmnrd o.iO I0f
11.3Op. Island arrNluna f Richmond |i 1918
u. 81. and OLA b 81. mako close rl'N'...
COO Petersburg fD aui from fHimf IlN.N-
burg anl southwestern points.
b.. 81. -lLLl,
superintendent.
IT.n. NlIlIr,
General -uNrr.U fNNNNN'.
T. u. fafrn-0S. General Passenger Agent.
y
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-03-05

4 TLANTIc COAST LINE.

RICHMOND AND PETERSBURG Itr.
.hOAn TINS TABLE.
Commencing SUNDAY. February lGn
1890. at 300 a. 81. trains ou This ufi bill.
run as follows;
DRAINS SOUTHWARK.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-03-05
The AgrIculturaI-Crounds.


In the event Of the sale Of the grounds OF
the Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical
Society. where do the subscribers 10 tue
life membership tickets standf Again.
while the question of raising the siO,OVO 10
liquidate the debt of the society has igno-
miniously failed. allow me 20 suggest
plan. viz: Let each holder Of life member
ship certificates double his subscription.
This would, 1 think, raise tie necessary
amount. Now them TO pay the interest on
the amount thus raised.
Let those who do this run the grounds one
wear ON business principles. and am Of the
opniOn that the interest would be forth
coming and more 90 spare. There seems %
me 90 be no reason why the society could
not De run on the joint stock principle %
well as any other corporation. lhere
are some who mo- doubt cannot raise
the amount 90 double their subscription. but
others are abundantly able % do even more,
while ]. for one, Will gladly do this 20 get
the society cut of debt.
would Dee pleased % hear through your
paper from others who hold certificates.
AN OLD LIFE MEMBER.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1890-09-05

This amount has been provided for In the
annual levy for Roads and Bridges in 1890.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1890-09-05
U N D { r w Z A n

of Spring Weight, Gossamer and Gauze, from
20 to so cents.
KID, Silk and Tafieta Gloves, good makes
at popular prices.
CORSETS of the best makes, including
Thompson Glove-fltng, Warmers, g. p. and
others, medium and long.
HOSIERY for Ladies', Men and Children,
including the celebrated Smith h Angeli's
Herndon fast dye; Nodes Tans, and the lest
BalbrigRan ever shown at 25 cents.
EMBROIDERIES, AlLoyer and Tuckings,
Torchon and Oriental Laces
TABLE LINENS, Napkins and Towels
Special Bargains. Turkey Red Table Clolhs'
Pillow Linens, Sheetings.
Crochet and Marsailles Spreads, Oicloths
and MattingS.
A large assortment of Ladies' and Gents
embroidered, plain and coored bordered
Handkerchefs, from &c to So So
Cassimeres, Linen Drills and other Mems
and Boys wear. Samples sent when desired
GOODS delivered in any part of the city
or at the Depois.
apr l8-tf j. H. 8
Montgomery County sentinel., 1890-09-05
MOURNING GOODS
A SPECIALITY.

The best makes Silk and Wool and
Wool Henriettas, Batiste, Nuns Veil
ings, Serges, Cashmeres, Surahs, Ria
dame, Faille France and Mourning Silk;
Courtauld Grapes and Nuns Yelling for
Wells.
WHITE GOODS for dresses of all
kinds. The best India Linen imported
at 10. IL IL, Is, IS, 20, 25, 80 cts. =
extra value"
Jones Soft Nainsooks, Plaid and
Check Muslins. 8, 10. II lie aud up.
French Nainsooks, Figured Swiss. Lin
en- Lawn, Cambrics, 10. ~ 1-2, 15c.
EParasols and Umbrellas; Ladies'
Gents and Children's
Montgomery County sentinel., 1890-09-05
WRBS YOU ARB IN TOWN COME TO
II Il R R Y IS!

'I'HAr good reasons
ns %sa ,Es Es" SO ss had T Dry
Complete @ STOCK % IN % the we shall treat You
40 ao % io m posSe % ns T Pn nEe ike @ Eg % A H e ns
on5 You will find always ready serve % any & Way in o" pom
hope We
nore
DEPT eor~Rbons
DEPT Dmecs Imported Faionsn all the latest
nu. Ss%gfSs 5
DEPT Foo-L@ces Gu Nets and Cepe-the little bits dainty webs
DEPT Pushedn
DEPT 1 hs m @ o9 S sss & s","hs @ Sne Ea f @ Sa E" @ %
novelty and Tartan Plaid sur
aI.r
DEPT G fii P o oR SIX .od ] Pss G @ o% G s @ o
%'H o G @ f Ss qS "s% spss % shades "s s p
a@e app'grni Pa @ sg @ ne % small pT conpa'a1ey % ' anu ~
DEPT. Foor-Fanoy
DEPT M YOU @ @ % % ma % sgsHGa the .esa @ ] : sRr GH sn and @
, such things should be-when you can all reach them - ,
Outing cO new Sea Island PGngess h in reason from A.; time no"s
DEPT, second Thomson
army PEe'y patterns prices.
Napkins
DEPT Faonel
warp Fns Eideowns WY
s a Rhss Sng Fsash @ 5 sesns % 9sfaa o and from every
DEPT Tea % Jafts newms1kg @ for & ah & M an od
s.. We alter the" nss; & &c & @
shawl You viii them
D' 81 oaHs Fgs.sd
%
The
you you
ATTENTION in filling
S e A L 0 n p f II Il Y.
Pennsylvania Avenue 9th Street, Perry Building
sep 20-tf Washington, DC
Montgomery County sentinel., 1890-09-05

We shall as in The past manufacture
PURE GROUND BONE DUST and
the same High Grade Bone Basis Fer
tilisers that have for years given such
general satisfaction SPECIAL MIX
] URES A SPECIALITY
Farm Wagons from one to six horse
Both Tubular Axle aud Thimble Skein.
We have the best 3inch tire. Tabular
Axle. Rear Brake, wagon in the market,
which will be sold at prices To suit the
times. You should see this wagon
Farm Carts-wide and narrow tire
prices low
Road Carts of all kinds cheaper than
ever.
Spring Tooth Hsrrows Grain Drills.
MAYFiELD 4 Brown,
aug l-u Georgetown, ID Q
Montgomery County sentinel., 1890-09-05
aug 29-at


GEORGETOWN. D. c., July l, 1890.
The copartnership heretofore existing
between the undersigned. doing busi
ness under the firm and style of the f.
l.. MOORE AGRICULTURAL COM
PANY, expires to-day by limitation
+ l.. Moore withdraws from the firm,
and the business will hereafter be car
ried on by Mayfeld & Brown.
+. L. MOORE
WIN. T. BROWN,
w. P. MAYFIELD
Montgomery County sentinel., 1890-09-05
COLLECTION AGENCY.

sKNE subscriber offers his services 10 the
i pubic for the transaction OF AL business
connected viih the Office Of Justice OF the
Peace, especially soliciting claims for collec-
tion. in any part Of The county.
z. WATKINS, J p,
mar 2-tf Rockville, Nd.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-12-25
The Queens Speech.

Victoria's speech to the British Par
lament was very carefully and adroit-
ly worded document.
In speaking of her foreign relations
some expected she would allude to the
recently published treaty between Aus
tria and Germany. but it was wise not
to do this, rs that would have offended
Russia. Gladstone spoke favorably of
that portion Of the speech which an
nounced the settlement of the Afgha n
boundary difficulty between Russia and
England. He regarded that fortunate
resnlt "a tax ng away every possibility
of war between the two great empires.
Salisbury, the premier. in the Lords,
seemed to think il necessary to praise
the recent speech of Bismarck as mas.
terly. and ntimated that war now could
only arise from some adventurous or IL
legal action on the part OF Russia,
This was evidently stab at the Gar
and at the same time incense to Bis
marck.
The Queen speaks of less crime in
Ireland since the passage Of the crimes
act. Mr.. Gladstone doubts the truth
of this statement and sa s he shall call
upon the government for an exact
statement as to the committals and the
offsnses. He further declares that
during the past ten years the Irish peo-
pie have been acquir ng patience and
and self-control. Tho Irish are wise
ly learning that it is best to obey q
law until it is repealed by Parliament
He insists that it is to these sober con-
vIctions If there be any diminution OF
crime it is justly due, rather than to
the severe restraints Of coercion.
Altogether Parliament opened much
quieter than was anticipated. and the
Conservative leader iu the House OF
Commons thanked Mr.. Gladstone for
the moderation which he displayed in
discussing the Queens speech.
The government has proposed many
valuable local bills and it looks as II
considerable useful legislation would
be accomplished. Among these is n
local government bill for England. but
which Salisbury declared was not to be
extendvd to Ireland. NitDaukee WIS
a0fsin
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-12-25

A NEWSPAPER at Springfield, ILL.,,
sent to farmers in many parts Of the
country asking for opinions on sever al
questions of public policy and asking
an EXPRESSION of choice for presidential
candidates in '92. Postal cards for re-
ply were enclosed, and 10000 have
been returned. A vast majority of re-
publicans favor Blaine and a larger
majority Of democrats call for Cleye-
land. That Cleveland should be more
favored by his partisans than is Mr..
Blaine by republicans is true because
the ex-president is really the only avail
able man in the party and his nomina-
ton is so certain that cute democrat
would sacrifice his preference to present
the appearance of harmony. That Mr..
Blaine should receive preference over
Harrison, now in the midst of wise
and universally commended admins
trstion is phenomenal, and shows that
of all public men he is the ideal states
men in the hearts of the people. If it
shall be Blaine and Cleveland in 1892,
Mr.. Blaine will be the next president
of the United States, for the people are
impatient to correct the error of 1884.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-12-25
The Prince and His Pine.

There are many anecdotes concern.
ing the love for the German Crown
prince for his pipe. The Hamburg
FremdenbLatt adds II new one. which is
now obtained from a source worthy
of credit 1t is both new and true"
adds that journal, land throws clear
light on the oft-praised amiabil ty and
bonhomie OF our Fritz" The present
manager of the Hamburg Stadt Theatre
was formerly manager OF the Berlin
National Theatre. and he is known to
have sacrificed considerable fortune
to his ideal-national aims as guide
and leader of the drama in Germany.
At that period the Crown Prince was a
constant attendant it used to he said
"a demonstrat We attendant" at Herr
Buchbolz's theatre. The manager. for
the special convenience of the Prince,
caused n little antechamber to be con-
structed next to hs box to which he
could retire between the acts. One
evening Herr Buchhol2 entered this
Little cabinet. according to his custom
10 give the Prince a loyal greeting. He
observed that his patron, with sud.
den action thrust something behind his
back, but an instant afterwards drew il
forth again, exhib ting with smile
burning cigarette. "You will betray
me. Buchholz, says he. Smoking. as
the sign board saws. is prohibited in the
theatre" ''Rut Your lmper al High
ness" expostulated the manager
'this is your private sitting-room,"
"That Is all one." relorled the Prince,
~ claim no privilege. You have
the right to denounce me 10 the police.
] only soc one way of escape-you
must be partiOeps crfmiais." So saw
ing the Prince handed his oigaretts
case to the manager. Herr Buchhols
bowed. took cigarette and stuck II in
his vest pocket ''If Your Imperial
Righness will allow me-" he said
will keep il is memento."
"Ahr' replied the Prince. 'you will
escape yourself and betray me. You
must take a second and light It," The
manager obeyed and the Prince said,
.Eow you are fellow-crimnal!' This
happened long before the fire at the
Ring Theatre, at q time when the pro.
hihilion OF smoking was not strictly
carried out, when there was not a littls
smoking anon. the actors themselves,
according u the narrator. Fall Mall
Ga-Csls.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1890-12-25
Santa Claus on the Train.

On Christmas eve an emigrant train
Sped on through the blackness OF night,
And cleft the pitchy dark in twain
With the CLEAN OF Its fierce headlight
In crowded car, noisome place,
Sat a mother and her child;
The woman's face bore wants wan trace,
But the little one only smiled,
And tugged and pulled at her mothers dress
And her voice had merry ring,
As she lisped, Now, mamma, come and guess
What Santa Claus n bring"
But sadly the mother shook her head,
As she thought Of happier past;
He never can catch us here" she said,
The train Is going too fast"
10, mamma, yes, he'll come, say,
So swift are his little deer.
They run all over the world to-day
IN hang my stocking up here"
She pinned her stocking to the seat,
And closed her tired eyes,
And soon she saw each longed-for sweet
In dreamland's paradise.
On seat behind the little maid
rough man sat apart,
But soft light DER his features played,
And stole into his heart.
As the cars drew up at 4 busy town
The rough man left the train,
But scarce had from the steps jumped down
Ere he was back again.
And great big bundle of Christmas joys
Bulged out from his pocket wide:
He filled the stocking with sweets, and toys
He laid by the dreamer's side.
At dawn the little one woke with shout,
T was sweet 10 hear her glee;
II knOwed that santa would find me out;
He caught the train, you see"
Though some from smiling may scarce refrain,
The child was surely right,
The good Saint Nicholas caught the train,
And came aboard that night.
For the Saint is fond OF masquerade
And may fool the old and wise,
And so he came TO the little maid
In an emigrant's disguise.
And he dresses in many ways because
He wishes no one TO know him,
For he never says, ~ am Santa Claus" r.
But his good deeds always show him.
HENRY c. WALSH.