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The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-12-25

The Petaluma Imprint says: Casa Grande,
the old adobe building situated in Vallejo
Township, about three miles from this city,
and in plain view Of Petaluma, is the Oldest
enral Vallejo about 1916, and it was here the
first white child of any OF the Eastern i'm
1 migrants to California was born. A son Of
William Boggs. at present living In Napa,
was born in this same Casa Grande. the
old adobe building is rapidly being washed
down. and unless some means are taken to
preserve It there will in few years be but
little Of it left.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-12-25
And yet another says:
THEY'RE FEELING BAD TO-DAY

And yet another says:
THEY'RE FEELING BAD TODAY
Roast goose, plum pudding End mince pie
I hey ate too much of yesterday;
To-day they feel d, il they'd die
The victims OF dyspepsia.
Far better 'twoutd have been for such
To-day, If they had Civ n the uff-
The portion that they ate too much,
To those who hadn't half enough
OF course no one will believe for one
moment that there is a word of truth in the
following sianZa. The bare idea that an
editor INDUCES in the luxury of stockings is,
in itself, preposterous, and even should
ltg-i-see fall 10 his lot, he would be very
foolish man to expose lis stocking to the
chance of being stolen.
The editor hung up his stocking with care,
In hope that st. Nicholas soon would get there:
lie woke III the morB-tbe quite shocking
Some fellow had stolen the EDITORS stocking.
1hele is little story to be told of the right
kind of 4 man. II is tod in verse, and who
ever reads it must not imagine that he had
grudge against his mother-ln-law, and slul-
ply wanted her to quit talking. He wasn't
that kind Of man. He had
GIFZS--E llEs-zziiLL
ne stocking of his little girl he filed with sweets
And with pair of brand-new skates he stuffed his
little boys;
Within the stocking of his wife be placed hand
some pin,
And in his mother-in-law's a wrap for muflling her
chin
CHRISTMAS PREPARA TONS
o. lovely voices of the sky
Which hymned the Sayior's birth,
Are ye singing still high,
Ye that sa g. Peace on earth ~?
To us yet speak the stratus
wherewith in time gone by
lie blessed the Syrian SWANS,
o. voices OF the skyl
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NOS. / TO 8, WATER LILY.

NOS. 6 TO 10, INTER-.
To fold the inter: A serviette that is
rather longer one way Than the other is best
for this design; fold 1t in three .lengthwise
Gas it usually comes from the laundry; fold
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No. %.

turn the two points down to the dotted line
and tuck them neatly inside. press tightly to
make them fiat. Now take the four sepa-
rate folds and draw them up one by one,
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THE DECORATIONS.
Flowers and Evergreens of All Kinds
Ropes and Wrea,hs-

Flowers and Evergreens of All Kinds in
Ropes and Wreaths.
In preparing for the advent Of Christmas.
the ornamentation or decoration of the
houses and churches occupies considerable
time and in some instances costs a great
deal of money. Ropes and wreaths of ever
greens, interviewer with bay and holly leaves,
are the most common of the materials used,
although flowers form no inconsiderable
item in some instances. The Christmas
trees are brought from the mountains, and
are FROM three TO thirty feet in height, aud
cost from % cents to as high as S25 and $50
each. One Of the species of flowers used
whenever they can be obtained is the
chrysanthemum, and the Germans have such
Il pretty little legend connected with it that
there is no excuse for not giving it entire.
Here il is:
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-12-25
PLANTATION CHEER.
How the Southern Negro Spent Christmas
Before the War.

How the Southern Negro Spent Christma as
Before the War.
The devotional character of the Southern
negro is well understood by those familiar
with plantation life, aud nothing is more
touching than their monotonous, but, at the
same time, musical chanting os some of
their hymns. Sitting on the wood-piles or
the fence-anywhere old "mauniy !"
basting the roast 'possum, or, it may be, the
turkey. some baking the corn-pone, and all
intent on Christmas cheer, the songs and
hymns OF the plantation negro are fitting
adjunct to the plctureSqueneSS of the sur
roundings. The happiness Of the cabin
always appears to be as great as that of the
mansion, albeit more rude and boisterous.
Imagine this carol if you can:
Tue DARKY'S CHRISTMAS FEAST
Now the wiDtry win am er blowin' monty brisk,
Oh lissen to de squakin o. de goose:
MAXI ole niggers get erroun purity brisk
Oh listen To de squakin o. de goose.
Now, HuIdy, put de coon an taters ter cook,
Oh, lissen to de bawlin' o. de calf:
De hominy's steamin' in de kittle on de hook.
Oh lissen to de bawIin' of de calf.
De backog's hiszin' in de old cabin fire.
De ROSTERS done stop acrowin;
His tongues froze SUM- an he kaiat use his toes.
While he billiards. ebrywhar a-blowin'
De dogs howl unner de floor;
De rheumatic rage ties ole niggers in a knot;
Poke de fire an shut tight de door.
Move dat bench to de table ready for de Christmas
feas',
Oh, lissen to do guinea hen a-clackin':
De WINS may howl, but don't de ieas'
While our lips DER de Whites am a-smackin'.
Oh Lawd, ives gwineter dine, jess as fino as any
silk,
De pot am a biin on de fire:
FIJI de pitcher quick. fer wants mush and milk,
FIJI up my wooden bowl, now, Marian.
Texas siftings.
And then this one:
IT'S CHRISTMAS IN DE CABIM
IT'S Christmas In de cabin
Tho am fab away;
IT'S Christmas tn de cabin,
1kno de Dressed dayI
An dar de mock-birds singin'
Make glad de happy spot,
An all de fow'rs am bloomin'
Around my little cot.
De fow'rs my Liza planted
De golden geisemine,
De pink azalea blossoms
An honeysuckie vine.
Her POI ole hans am folded.
Ii er weary wo'k all done;
But yet the blossoms lifting
Smile up TO greet the sun.
IT'S Christmas in de cabin,
De chimes sweep thro' de do
Whar used to be dar footsteps.
My chiliun come NO morei
De fireplace hobs no embers,
De do is open wide:
De winder's dim an dusky
Whar moonlight pod Its tidsl
IT'S Christmas In de cabin,
An de ribber murmurs deep.
"De banjo strings am broken,
IT'S time to go to Sleep"
De pleasant ribber singin'
BY de Bend far away,
Whar used to fiddle honey,
De livelong Christmas day
Is singin' now-jus' listent
Wild Liza by my side,
] climb de starry stairway
OBJ Dressed Chrismasride
Frank Lesiies Newspaper.
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High Ger the vale where his poor hut stood
he castle reared It's wonderful towers
The sun that should shine on the evil and good r.
Alike shone f-st on lis tropical bowers,
Cherished and kissed thtia-Se krave-ana bold
And fingered there with golden spark
Alter the hunt in the vale was cold
And The somber forest was dim and dark,
save for The elves; and the sinister gnomes,
That i'll the Black Forest made their honest
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THE CHRISTMAS BLESSING.

TIE ORIGINAL LEGEND THE cHRIsr-cuILD
AND THE CHRYsANTHEAUH.
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Grandfather" cried the little ones,
Al dawn in the hut by the meager fire.
There are no jew els like the SUMS
We know-but they vanish away, and we tire;
May not the ChTiSt-cnild's goodness bring
Even to US. OF his bountiful joys
\ real feast and song to sing,
And REAL blessing and real toys ~
And they swallowed their black bread eagerly
As the old man kissed them aud hurried away
With tears in his eyes, that they might not see
For the poverty OF their Xmas dayl
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a laggard morn and the sor4ber wood
Sniyered TO wild fakes YEARLY flying,
For earth was looming her weird White hood
Under the trees where the snow WAS Iyingl
Black were the ravens across the sky,
And hines from the castle rang merrily
As under the trees, where the faggots Law
An old man groped-and twas Xmas dayl
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No. 8.

down the center to the dotted line in No.
8, and place it straight side toward you,
and the two points standing up, as shown in
No. 8; take the rght-hand corner and tuck
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-12-25
Il CHRISTMAS ELEGX

The holidays advance with measured tread,
The snow-ciouds drift athwart the somber skies.
1he average youngster early goes TO bed
And dreams of Santa Claus and pumpkin pies.
The baker kneads his dough with swiiter ease,
And noulds his wares in figures rare and quaint,
The kind confectioner. in hopes TO please,
Tips off his candles with fresh coats OF paint.
Full many a coiic-cramp and mortal throe
The dark, unfathoned depths of mince-meat bear,
Full many a soul the candy white as snow
Has haSten'd heavenward, up the golden stair.
Now laughs the genial doctor all the while,
Aud orders in "a column wei displayed"
The undertaken wears hopeful smile,
Ger the prospects OF a soon reviving trade.
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Why 1 love her you viii wonder.
For she's neither rich nor wise.
Yet she has one trait that charms me.
She knows how to make mince pies.

She knows how to make mince pies
There is a Jolly time in the markets. and
IF YOU understand chicken-English, and will
listen as you go past the market place you
may hear something like the following;
POINTER IN POULTRY
"Hooray, whoop-ee,
Ha-hai He-hei
We're still among the living"
TWO puilets cried
Who have not died
In slaughter for Thanksgiving.
at strikes me you're
Too premature"
Said hen who heard their fun.
"Preserve your boast
Until the roast
FOR Christmas dinners done"
The poet in his unlimited license must
cen travesty Gray's beautiful composition.
Hear, how he does it:
Il CHRISTMAS ELEGY
The HOLIDAYS ADVANCE with measured tread,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-16

plaudits of the veterans of the grand old
army of the Potomac. This movement had
the effect to concentrate heavy artillery
fire upon u.s. and caused as severe loss. The
question is often asked me how we could 90
through such battle without greater loss, it
being less than 150 out of total present of
about 400.
"The explanation is that the enemy clearly
did not know our location during the artil-
lery fire, and so it was mostly over our heads,
and after the infantry attack we were on the
move almost constantly, hence the enemy
could get no deliberate range upon u.s."
RECORD SINCE THE WAR.
When the war was over Colonel Veazey
returned to Rutland and continued his law
practice. In the fall of 1864 he was elected
Reporter of Decisions of the Supreme Court
of Vermont, and occupied that position for
eight years. He was subsequently ap-
pointed Register in Bankruptcy, and held
the office until the bankrupt law was re-
pealed. He had begun to take an active
interest in politics. and in 1S72-1873 he was
a member Of the State Senate. In 1879 he
was elevated to the bench of the Supreme
Court of his State, and during the following
wear he performed the arduous duty of revis.
ing the laws of the State. Colonel Veazey
held his judicial position for the period of
ten years, resigning in 1889, after faithful
and efficient service. In that year he was
appointed as member of the Inter State Com
mission by President Harrison, and occu-
pies that office at the present time. Colonel
Veazey always took great interest in his
alma mater, and has been a trustee of Darts
mouth College since 1875 In 1887 that in
stitution conferred the degree Of LID.
upon him.
With the Grand Army Of the Republic,
Colonel Veazey has been conspicuously
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-16
VICE COMMANDER JOHN.
His Service in the Navy and in Public Life
His Civic Record.

His Service in the Navy and in Public Life
His Civic Record.
Richard F. Tobin was born in Boston in
1874. When he was 5 years of age his par
ents removed to Cambridge, where he served
an apprenticeship as an iron molder. be-
coming a journeyman when II years old.
In July, 1862, he shipped as landsman in
the United States Navy, and served on the
sloop-of-war Preble until she was blown up
in Pensacola Bay August q, 1858. Com
rade Tobin Joined Post z, of Boston, about
IA years ago, but was afterward transferred
to Post 80, of Cambridge. In 1887 he
transferred his membership to Dahlgren
Post 2, of South Boston. He was on the
staff of Commander Hayes, and in 1888 was
a member of the Council of Administration.
In 1884 he was elected Junior Vice Com
mander, and in January, 1886, he was
elected Commander of the Department of
Massachusetts. In 1887 he was appointed
to the Board of Fire Commissioners by
Mayor O'Brien and he has since performed
the duties of that position in creditable
manner. He has also served in the Mas
sachusetts Legislature.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-16
COMMANDER VEAZEY.
Sketch Of the Life and War Record
of the New G. A. r. Chief
BRILLIANT DASH AT GETTYSBURG.
His Vivid Description of the Events on That
Bloody Field.
THE VICE AND JUNIOR COMMANDERS

For the first time the State of Vermont
will have the honor to be the headquarters
of the G. A. R., as the title Of Commander
in Chief has been bestowed upon one OF her
most distinguished soldiers and citizens.
Colonel Wheelock G. Veazey first saw the
light in the town of Brentwood, Rocking
ham county, N. H., December 8, 1885, and
there he acquired the rudiments of his edu-
cation. He then entered Phillips Exeter
Academy, and laid the foundation for col
legiate course at Dartmouth, from which in
stitution he graduated with honors in the
class of 1859. He completed his legal studies
at the Albany Law School, and settled in
Rutland. When the first sounds of war
were heard he responded to the call with
patriotic zeal, and enlisted as private In
the Third Vermont Regiment. He was
shortly afterward promoted to the captaincy
of Company A of his regiment. This regi-
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identified. Through his instrumentality the
department of Vermont G. A. R. was
founded in 1867, and since that time he has
been one of the frmest and stanchest friends
of the order. He was elected Department
Commander in 1873, and was reelected for
three years. his administrations giving
new growth to the department, which has
never waned. In 1887 Commander in Chief
John P. Rea, of Missouri. selected Colonel
Veazey on his staff as Judge Advocate Cen
eral. The dignity of Commander in Chief
is in turn we'll bestowed, and is fitting
compliment to Colonel Veazey, and was
given with a unanimity of which he can
Justly feel proud.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-16
EASILY PROVEN.
A Plain Statement by a Resident Of
Duquesne, Pa.
MRS. PHILLIPS INTERVIEWED

"There is not man or woman in ALE
gheny county more willing to give you a
statement of his or her case than am, and
deem it my duty not only to Drs. Cope
land & Blair, but also to the public, In
order that persons who are to-day suffering
as did, may get the benefit of my ex-
perience."
1t was Mrs. Mary Phillips who was speak
ing. She is a resident of Duquesne, ALE
gheny county, and is we'll known in that
town. To the writer, Mrs. Phillips said:
ST was under treatment for my catarrhal
trouble with various physicians, for at least
seven years. 1t was long time to be
aff1 ieted and obtain no relief. The physi
clans all pronounced my case incurable. and
myself had almost given up all hopes of ever
getting rid of it.
"My condition was miserable in the extreme
First one nostril would be clogged up and then
the other. There was feeling of tightness
across the bridge of my nose and fullness in
my head. 1 had dull pain in my forehead
directly over my eyes.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-16
JUNIOR COMMANDER DREAMER.
Sketch of His Cnresr-Marylanders Pleased
at His Election.

Sketch of His Cnreer-Marylnnders Pleased
at His Election.
George B. Creamer, who has been chosen
Junior Commander of the Grand Army of
the Republic, was born in the city of AL
bany, N. Y, February %, 1S41, but has re-
sided in Baltimore, Nd, since 1s45. In
1868 he enlisted as a private in Company B,
Tenth Regiment, Of Maryland, and, after
serving one year, was mustered out SER
geant. He is Past Commander of Wilson
Post 1, of Baltimore, Nd, and has served
several terms as member of the National
Council of Administration. By occupa-
tion he is a merchant in the city in which
he has so long resided. The delight of the
members of the Maryland delegation at the
honor bestowed upon their comrade seems
unbounded. Ever since his connection with
the Grand Army he has proved a popular
and valuable member.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-16

There are
many white soaps,
each
represented to be >
"just as good as the Ivory. "
They are not,
but like
all counterfeits,
they lack
the peculiar
and remarkable =
qualities of
the genuine.
Ask for
Ivory Soap
and
insist upon havino Il.
'Tis sold everywhere.
noa1ol-Mws
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-16
Pittsburg College of Shorthand

Open the entire year. Students enter at any
time and receive individual instruction from
the principal himself, who has nearly 20
years experience in the courts of PennsyI-
vania. Having an extensive acquaintance
among the business men of Pittsburg, the
principal has unequaled facilities for plac-
ing students in positions. For circulars and
call on or address John 7. Por-
ter, 547 Liberty street. IT'S
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-16

''There was dropping Of mucus from my
head to my throat 1 was constantly hawking
and raising large clots of phlegm. The trouble
extended through my whole system. A dry,
hacking cough set it. Sharp pains would shoot
through my chest. The slightest exertion
would cause my heart to beat rapidly. My
appetite failed. would arise in the morning
more tired than when went to bed.
II was scarcely able to do the lightest labor. l
read of Drs. Copeland & Blair and called to see
them. They did not promise to perform
miracles but I felt confident they understood
my case, so began treatment.
THE result has been wonderful. 1 improved
rapidly. My appetite became better. i arose
in the morning feeling refreshed. 1 grew
stronger every day My head ceased to ache.
The dropping in my throat stopped. The pains
in my chest disappeared. In fact L stand to-
day entirely well and all the distressing symp-
toms suffered from so long are completely gone,
and shall be glad at any time to corroborate
this statement"
DRs. COPELAND & BLAIR treat with success
all curable cases at 66 Sixth avenue, Pittsburg,
Pa. Office hours 9 to IL A. M, to P. NJ. and
to P. M. Sundays included). SpecialtIes-
Catarrh and all diseases of the eye. ear, throat
and lungs chronic diseases. Consultation. 81.
Address all mail to DRS. COPELAND q
BLAIR. 66 Sixth avenue, PittSburg, Pa.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-16

Smith, Vassar, Wellesley and Bryn Mawr.
These are the great colleges for women.
Harcourt place, at Gambler, O., thoroughly
prepares young ladies for any one of them.
1t also has complete course and superior
musical advantages.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-16
Artists, Teachers nm d Classes

Should send for our catalogue on artist
materials Discount to teachers and classes
Mail orders will receive prompt attention.
Liberal discount on picture frames. TREGA-
NowAN's Art Store, 152 Wylie avenue.
TTSsu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-16

NUNARD lINE-NEW YORK AND LIv-
" ERPOOL. VIA QUEENSTOWN-From
Pier 40 North river; Fast express mail service.
Etruria, Aug. 16, Ga N Servia, Sept. 6. II
Aurania, Aug. %, ~ a m Gallia. Sept. 10. 2 p m
Bothnia, Aug. q. 2 m Etruria Sept Is, 3
Umbria, Aug. 30. $50 am Aurania, Sept. 20, 9, a m
Cabin passage-s60 and upward, according to
location intermediate S35 and $40. Steerage
tickets to and from all parts o. Europe at very
low rates. For freight and passage apply TO the
companys office, Bowling Green, New York.
Vernon FL. Brown & Co.
]. ]. MCCORMICK, $50 and 4ol smithfield
street, Pittsburg. au%D
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-16

LACE CURTAINS, lace curtains-We are
showing a line of exceptional values from
81 to 81 30 pair. HUGUS g HACKE
TTsSu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-16

The Entiou's Bank for Savings, of ALE.
gheny,
has removed to its new banking house, No.
ITO Federal st. Will pay interest on time
deposits, and lend money on mortgages.
Business hours 9 A. NJ. to 8 P. M; on Sat-
urdays 9 A. NJ. to p. N. Accounts So
licited. IT'S
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-16

Lndies' Suit ParIor.
A few India silk and chali dresses on
hand that will be So IL low.
e. PARCELS & JONES,
29 Fifth ave.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-16
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
GRATEFUL. COMFORTING.
EPPS'S COCOA.
BREAKFAST.

"By a thorough knowledge of tho natural laws
which govern the operations of digestion and
nutrition, and by careful application of the
fine properties of welLselected Cocoa, Mr. Epps
has provided our breakfast tables with deli
earely favored beverage which may save US
many heavy doctors bills. 1t is by the judicious
use of such articles of diet that constitution
may be gradually built up until strong enough
to resist every tendency to disease. Hundreds
of subtle maladies are floating around us ready
to attack wherever there is weak point. We
may escape many fatal shaft by keeping our
selves well fortified with pure blood and prop
erly nourished frame."-CiUH Serutce Gazette.
Made simply with boiling water or milk. Sold
only in half-pound tins, by Grocers, labeled
thus: JAMES EPPS & CO., Homeopathic
Chemists. London. England. fe22-32-TuS
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s1-Unril September 1, 1ssO-ss so.

II cabinet photos, 81, or life-size crayon
portrait. s. 30. Auirecht's Elite Gallery,
516 Market ST., Pittsburg. Bring children.
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DIED FROM POISONING.
Eatai kneets OF Eating Tainted Pork
Discovered.


Inc death OF Theodore johnson. which
occurred yesterday at 500 Rollin street,
mo which was announced as a case of ty-
pooad fever, has since been found to have
ven caused by poisoning from eating
limited pork.
Ane body was taken to Cross 4 Co. FRI
~ ior burial. Mr.. Cross attention was
s.racted by the peculiar condition of the
.in OF the deceased. The color of the
s.'n showed so much signs of poison that
NJ. oross investigated the case.
anton Johnson. brother of the de-
ceased, admitted that his brother had, to-
esner with himself and several other work
msmen, been poisoned by eating tainted
PORK al logging camp near Ballard. This
sss ten days ago. The brother, Anton,
aia Ill were taken suddenly i'll immedi-
Icy after eating the pork, the case of
1aeodors Johnson being the worst. Anton
:. s.'a ne and the others soon recovered. but
.nat Theodore had been affected up to the
une OF his death, which occurred Friday
afternoon.
ine brother Anton said he had seen q
n"ser and that the latter told him moth
us could be done about the case; that
&c aad the death recorded as case OF ty-
pnoio fever. because at the time he was not
sure mat poisoning was the cause
iae funeral took place Yesterday after
noon ats O'Clock. the remains being buried
"a Mount Pleasant cemetery, Rev. o. Ros.
ng officiating.