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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-08
BUILDING ASSOCIATIONS.
The Iron Belt Building and Loan
Association
OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA.
AUTHORIZED CAPITAL, sss, 600, 900.
OFFICERS:

PREsIDENT-GEN. FITZHUGH LEE,
Ex-Governor of Virginia.
1sT VICE PRESIDENT = PEYTON T.,
IEkRY, President Roanoke Trust,
Loan and Safe Deposit Co.
I'd VICE PRESIDENTS. w. JAMESON,
Secretary and treasurer Roanoke
Trust Loan and Safe Deposit Co.
SEcRETARY-JOHN OFT, late Cashier
City Bank of Richmond.
G. DAVENPORT, Cash
Ter Commercial National Bank, Roa-
noke, Va.
GENERAL CoUNsEL-Hon. G. A. Mo-
HUGH, Consideration, late Of
Charleston, S. G.
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A SANITY Maid.

Kitty Winslow-Ah, that's overl I
have promised to be sister to Frank
Beckwith, and he says he is going to
take the next steamer for Europe.
Aunt Mary-Isn't that the fifth "ro-
man dun jeune homme pauvre" that
You have participated in?
Kitty Wiuslow-The sixth, think.
Oh, dear! I am beginning to feel like
regular little sister Of the poor."-
Puck
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His Natural Stopping Places.

"Where did you spend your vacation,
Lalltccl?"
Il made tour of the watering places,
Bangle"
ooh, yes, of course! I forgot for the
moment that you were milkman."-
pittsburgh Chronicle.
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Tho Value of n Friend.

Strylier-I owe all my success in life
to your advice, Sappy.
Sappy-I am glad to hear you say so.
Do You mean it?
Strylker-Ycs, I do. Whenever I'm
in doubt about anything 1 get your
opinion and then go and do the opposite.
Household Monthly.
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rlcturssnuo uairdressInr.

The Spanish fashion of wearing deep
rcd rose in the hair just behind the ear
is being copied to-day by women who
arc inclined to picturesque hairdress-
ing. Tho American woman looks we'll
with either red or o white rose placed
as described as her complexionis sufi-,
silently delicate to permit the use Of
either. -
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Rubbing 1t In.

Miss Penclope-I shouldn't think
you'd want to marry man from Buff
falo.
Miss Henrietta (of Bostpn)-Oh, I
don't know; there are some very nice
people in Buffalo.
Miss Pcnelope-Er-docs your Mr..
Raymond know thcm?-IIarpcrs Bazar.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-08
Counting His Chickens.

Jack Marigold-Mr. Bullion-I have
come to ask you for the hand of your
daughter.
Bullion-May I inquire, young man,
what your financial prospects are?
Jack Marigold-They are first Gate.
l mean to marry an hciress.-Puclz.
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Perfectly Reasonable.

Shelley Higgins is awfully tickle.
lies deserted Penelope for that empty
headed New York girl"
That's all right. Shelley changes
his girl just as he does his clothes lie
wanted q lightweight girl for summer
wear Harper Hazar
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-08
A New Kind Of AlchomIst.

Gilhooly-I say, Gus, what is ap al
chemist?
Gus De Smith-He is n man who
changes an inferior metal into n more
precious metal.
Gilhooly-Then I'm an alchelnist.
Yesterday l changed my nickel plated
watch into two silver dollars at the
pawnbroller's establishment. = Texas
Siftings
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Now He VIII Hang.

Mrs. Cumso docking up from tho
newspapcr)-A man in Colorado has
just confessed murder committed ten
years ago, and of which he was not sus-
pected.
Cumso-Ah! He couldn't keep q secret
to save his life.-Jury.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-08
a Mystery Cleared Up.

GLOW is it that your boss sweet wines
cost SO much more than the sour oncs?"
asked gentleman of the liquor deal
er's boy.
"Do you suppose the boss gets his
sugar for nothing?" was the incautious
reply.-TeXas Siftings.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-08
DRAGON SOFA CUSHION.

1t Is Handsome and Can 10 Made in n
Very Inexpensive Way.
very handsome sofa cushion can be
made of duck lincn-which comes in 4
pretty fawn shadc-and can be made in
n very Inexpensive way. The design is
conventional in it's character, consist
ing of dragon, with claws, and Dor
der representing scales:
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Griilin-Thcn there is no hope for me,
Miss Julia?
Miss Julia-None, Mr.. Griffin, I'm
afraid, but I'll be sister to YOU
Griffin-That'll do nicely. Well men
ton it to your father that I'm your
brother now, and then, perhaps, he'll
treat me little more carbohydrates
Magazine.
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!. INSTALLMENT STOCK

l. INSTALLMENT STOCK. = Mem
bership fee, 81 per share, which carries
the stock the first month, after that tho
monthly dues are 60 cents per share
Q. PAID UP INTEREST BEARING
STOCK.|S50 per share (par value sIoo),
yielding dividend, payable semi-an-
nually, January l, and July 1, of per
cent, per annum on the $50 paid in, which
is duly remitted by check to tho share
holder.
B. The stock is expected to mature in
seven years from date of each series re-
spectivcly, the same boing issued
monthly.
4. There is no investment anywhere
safer or more profitable than its stock.
With the assets of tho Association in
vested in first mortgages on improved
town real estate, duly insured for tho
benefit Of tho Association, on a basis
not exceeding so por cent. of its value.
as ascortained by appraisers who arc
themselves stockholders Of the Associ-
alton, while the debt of tho member
borrowing is being curtailcd every
month Of its existence, it is difficult to
conceive OF a safer investment than it's
stock affords to the prudent investor.
Apply at Home Office, ITO Jefferson
straot. or tn
JAMES R. TERRY, or to SIMMONS,
ChDDnNrnrn ,p,>,Cr
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match your gown: Have coat and Il
waistcoat-thc waistcoat of the same
material as your dress. For the coat
proper select Bedford cord or any
heavily fabric, have it of the
color of the waistcoat but of Il darker
shade. These costumes look well made
up in brown, gray or blue.
The fall hats, as one gets glimpse
of them, arc turban-shapcd and very
much alike in general style. They are
turned up at the sides and may be point
ed i'll front or net, according to the taste
of the wcarer Hats of this description
require very little trimming and arc be-
coming to most faces. They arc worn
set back II little upon the head and the
hair is rather deliberately dressed
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-08
Family Jars.

Mr.. Luschcr-It's time to get up and
make the fire. I've been calling you
for the last half hour. don't believe
you'd awaken at the sound of Cab
ricl's horn.
Mrs. Luscher-Wcll, you would, then.
You'd awaken at the first suggestion of
horn.-Brooklyn Eagle.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-08
In tho Thousand-root Level.

MincOwncr's Daughter Havo you
any fault to find with the way you're
treated?
Thirsty Man-Oi doan' know, ma'am.
Sure, Oh amt been threated at all this
Ornin'=JUdpc
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-08

WE would rather have tho money
than goods at this season of tho wear,
hence our cost sale for the next ten
days. Joseph Cohn.
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Tho One He Wanted.

Young Mani came to ask you for
the hand of your daughter.
Fathcr-Will you have patience,
young man?
Young Man-No, sir. That amt the
one want. It's Mable.-Yanlxec Blade.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-08

GENERAL TRUsTEE-HoN. HENRY s.
TROUT, President First National
Bank, Roanoke, Va.
DESIGNATED DEPOSITORY = Roanoke
Trust, Loan and Safe Deposit Compan
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-08

DON'T buy anything in the clothing
line until you attend Joseph Cohn's
cost sale.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-08
A Distinction.

Miss Pikcstaff-He tried TO kiss me!
How dared he?
Miss Pussley tsympathet;eally)--How
could hc?-Prcl<
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Reason Enough.

Mrs. Scadds- Daughter, girl should
never throw herself at young man.
Miss Scadds-Why, mamma?
Mrs. Scadds-Bccausc girls arc usually
very inaccurate in their aim.-JuClge
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-08
Mixed Enotions.

Mr.. Gawl-Oh-ah! I'm awfully sor-
ry stepped on your foot!
Mr.. Peggc (blandly)-Don't mention
1t! I'm awfully glad you stepped on my
wooden onc,-Puck
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-08

Yes. if you will call at Hobbs e Bak-
ers, old stand, 1913 Salem avenue, YOU
can get good pair of shoes out of my
stock saved from the fire, and 1 must
sell them out. Come put your price on
them. I. Bachrach, 1913 Salem avenue.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-08

THE finest watch repairing is always
done at Solomon's, the jeweler, 1Os
Salem avenue.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-08
BLACK SILK APRON.
A veritablo Dress Protector In the Homo,
Onlco or Store.

Nothing prcttier or moro scrviccnblc
than soft black silk can DO chosen for
an apron when one wishes to put it to
real service as dress protector in the
home, Office or store, and at the Same
time desires to add a pretty touch of
style to n plain costume. The illustra-
ton, Fig. l, shows plainly fashioned
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-08
Tho style Is the Man.

Jack Ford-Thc most noticeable thing
about one OF Rondo's poems is the con-
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-08

MAN was accosted on the street by
friend and asked where he bought the
plate glass finish on his linen. Tho
reply of course was at the Roanoke
Steam Laundry, 1877 Kirk avenue. Tele-
nhnna
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-08

CI.ocKs-that does not signify any
thing. But tho finest of all kinds, from
the alarm to the grand brass or bronze
clock, at D. l.. Solomon's, 10s Salem
avenue.
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Full many gem of purcst ray serene
Within my Mell.stnckcl shnIy- cascs IL eccn

CALL TO see mo for allthe-year pres
ents, wedding presents, holiday pres
ents, &c. You should call at my store.
ID. l.. Solomon, los Salem avenue,
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Tom De Witt-Yes: and that's the
most noticeable thing about Rondo him
self -PuclS
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HAVE you seen the fine line of pipes
at the isle of Cuba" 33 Salem av-
enuc.
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BUILDING ASSOCIATIONS.
A FIRST-ClASS INVESTMENT

onsr the best security in the city
anu pay semi.annual dividends.
as A WINGS BANK
m un,S institution offers special induce.
stoiiySf raid up shares $50 each. In
NAV ha a' shares 81 per month. Shares
furfbor siuoScr1bed for at any time. For
EopLE'S PERPETUAL LOAN
AND BUILDING ASSOCIATION.
WIN. f. WINCH,
Masonic Secretary. and Treasurer.
ouPie. jap4-tf
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-08

FANCY mixtures in smoking tobacco
all kinds at oslo of Cuba" cigar store
33 Salem avenue.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-08

THE finest line of pipes from tho one
cent clay to tho fine meerschaum, can
be found at tho Isle of Cuba" cigar
store, 80 Salem avenue.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-08

hn Il
10y oe subscribed for at any time. For
Aurtner information address
hhN PEOPLES PERPETUAL, LOAN
AMI BUILDING ASSOCIATION.
VIM. f. WINCH,
M, Secretary. and Treasuree.
masonic Temple. $500:
Hh GREATEST OFFER EVER
MADEl
THE WEEKLY TIMES
FOR ONE YEAR
"AvERLY NOVELS coMpLErn
FOR $500.
WE WANT 1000 NEW SUBSCRIBERS
fOR The WEEKLY TIMES
BY JUNE 1ST.
THIS is WHY THE OFFER 1sMAnp
THE COMPLETE SET CONSISTS on
TWENTY-FIVE NOVELS.
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4. Guy Mannering;
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g. Rob Roy,
z. Old Mortality,
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~: The Abbot
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%. Fair Maid of Perth.
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TWENTY-FIVE NovELs.FoR run
fokMER PRICE OF ONE.
WITHIN EASY REACH OF ALL
THESE NOVELS ARE HANDSOME
IL MO. BOOKS. TIE PRINT rs
GOOD. TIE PAPER Is GOOD
AND THE BOOKS ARE
NEATLY BOUND.
WE WILL DELIVER THE SETS
FREE TO EACH SUBSCRIBER.
AI ~ WAITED AT EVERY PosToFFIcu
IN SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA, AND SOUTH
ERN WEST VIRGINIA TO sFr,,n..
SUBSCRIPTIONS.
TO EVERY PERSON SENDING us
FIVE NEW SUBSCRIBERS FOR
LIE WEEKLY TIMES ATS1
EACH PER YEAR WITH
OUT THE BOOKS, OR SO
EACH WITH THE BOOKS, WE
WILL SEND A SET OF BOOKS FREE
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CAN HAVE THE BENEFIT OF THIS on
FER IF YOU ARE IN ARREARS
SEND US So TO PAY UpA AND
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liz YOUR SUBSCRIPTION is ABOUT OUT sENI,
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JAMES R. TERRY, or TO SIMMONS,
CARPENTER & TINSLEY, Roanoke,
va. apr19-1y
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CIGARS, 81 per box up to the fino II
vana; cigarettes, all kinds at elsie
Cuba" cigar store, 33 Salem avenue.
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The Halfway.

PERnArs you don't know what that
means, do you? You know that for
fresh candies and fruits Of all kinds
there is no place like Booth & Co.'s, lie
Commerce street.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-08

BEAUTIFUL for the price is the accla.
nation of all the watches At Solomon's,
los Salem avenue.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-08

If you wish the finest candies OF all
kinds, bon bons, &C.. always call at
Booth e Co.'s, lie Commerce street.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-08

Go TO b. L. Allen, CONNER 20 stree
for cocoanuts, Brazil nuts, almond!
pecans, nuts, etc., at Wholesale
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-08

Go TO B. T. Allen, Commerce
street, for cocoanuts, Brazil nuts, al
monds, walnuts, .pecans, nuts. ETC., a
wholesale.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-08
The New Couple.

The New Couple.
THEY resort to Booth & Co., the
popular confectioners, where they get
the best CONNECTIONS and the best fruits.
Booth & Co., lie Commerce street.
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AGENTS WANTED AT EVERY posrorr,.
IN SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA. Ann so,,,,u-
ERN WEST VIRGINIA TO sFr,,n..
SUBSCRIpTIOSs
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Shoes mt Your Own Price.

"
Yes, if you will call at Hobbs & Bak-
ers, old stand, 1913 Salem avenue, you
can get good pair of shoes out of my
sell them out. Come put your price on
them. I. Bachrach, 12S Salem avenue.
MAN was accosted on the street by
friend and asked where he bought the
plate glass finish on his linen. The
reply of course was at the Roanoke
Steam Laundry, 1877 Kirk avenue. Tele-
phone 116
THE finest watch repairing is always
done at Solomon's, the jeweler, 1Os
Salem avenue.
CIocKs-that does not signify any
thing. But the finest of all kinds, from
the alarm to the grand brass or bronze
clock, at D. l.. Solomons, 108 Salem
avenue.
HAVE you seen the fine line of pipes
at the Isle of Cuba" 33 Salem av-
enue.
THE finest line of pipes from tho one
cent clay to tho fine meerschaum, cen
be found at tho Isle of Cuba" cigar
store, SO Salem avenue.
FANCY mixtures in smoking tobacco,
all kinds at elsie of Cuba" cigar store,
33 Salem avenue.
CIGARS, 81 per box up to the fine Ha-
vana; cigarettes, all kinds at elsie of
Cuba" cigar store, 33 Salem avenue.
Go TO B. L. Allen, Commerce street,
for cocoanuts, Brazil nuts, almonds,
pecans, nuts, ETC., at wholesale.
Go TO B. T. Allen, Commerce
street, for cocoanuts, Brazil nuts, al
monds. walnuts, .pecans, nuts, ETC., at
wholesale.
The New Couple.
THEY resort to Booth & Co., tho
popular confectioners, where they get
the best CONNECTIONS and the best fruits.
Booth & Co., lie Commerce street.
If you wish the finest candies OF all
kinds, bon bons, &C., always call at
Booth &; IS, lie Commerce street.
The Halfway.
PERHAPS you don't know what that
means, do you? You know that for
fresh candies and fruits Of all kinds
there Is no place like Booth & Co.'s, lie
Commerce street.
BEAUTIFUL for the price Is the accla-
nation of all the watches at Solomon's.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-12-08

WE WANT 1000 NEW SUBSCRIBERS
FOR THE WEEKLY TINES
BY JUNE 1ST.
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WE WILL DELIVER THE SETs
FREE TO EACH SUBSCRIBER
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TWENTY-FIVE NOvELSFOR Tun
FORMER PRICE OF ONE
WITHIN EASY REACH OF ALL

I'll SE NOVELS ARE HANDSOME
II MO: BOOKS. TIE PRINT rs
GOOD. TIE PAPER Is GOOD
AND TIE BOOKS ARE
NEATLY hound.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-20

town hall or any other convenient building
Ia beautifully dressed with holly and mis-
tletoe. The band In ut Che upper end and
the different sets form exclusive Rrottt,n
about the room, seldom mixing oven III tho
Virginia reel and ether country aattees.
sists Of 4 dinner to the tanantry atld d LIrQe
one to tho family, nil Of whose raeHthHfA
are expected. Ihs fnlhtlotoen ARE sssnaH CON.
spieuoualy from tho great lantern Iii tho
hall, or over the stng'a haAd nv tho dppr.
The rooms are wreathod with holly, nMnh
picture framed in II, the ladies put tLas1
rod berrios in their hair and oil over their
dresses. The customary turkey. i MliRtty
bird, enters, making mn orn al thp dinner.
whilo later on q plam pudding all atInxe,
with q spsig Of holly In ths midst, nsaknA
another sensation. Msnoo pi1s sarn mt on
fire, with TIN MD az q little atCyh0t
which is poured over them fsota n snaHll
silver lAdle.
The noblost nh we'll As tho hunbisas of
all English houses, especially III YoskaAtto.
keep up tile old superstition uf LIGHTING tli6
YuIa log, "the porderous aahln fHgtt from
the Yard" aud great ill-luck IN fOfolnIA Ii
tho ilarno dies ont before Ywslfth Nixhts
sugar. wine, spices md rAlgisi4 III served
ID was IN p cup Of fru,notty, ~ sv6xy eatl8
saiontionn reader III tatry gtarifN Wid Fs@
member, thai Tom TAutsh wan Ntspyea I'M
hls car0lesH nurse.
In America the yaunR people ArsS ffssshiziin
Ctriatiaaa day. ~ they da iii Maryland if{
noon tss, undsr itiss rsnsjstiissos. NV I'M half II
q country. hnusd, 10 RAneYnily tkhafi fN n
ridiuG habit Ht tiasao hntats.
III mort faInittea ~ " i uuektx dnsNx6fknI
festival although ~ TN tK4G ta66 bA2i1fE %lssSs
ioyed the night hpfofs NlIsu 6xafS 1SISx
NOBLE eencS0tes 0tfsaAn spftss~kM <1k4|
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-20
HOW CORN ORIGINATED.

Curious Legend of the Indian Tribes Re
garding This Beautiful Grain.
This wonderful product, which has con-
ferred such substantial benefits on the
world, ftrangs to say, is of unknown origin;
its genesis is Yrappsd in mystery. or at
least not distiiictly fixed, says the Religio-
Philosophical Journal. The Sioux City
corn palace. which opened Oct. / and
closed Got. H. has issued the following
scrap of information on the origin Of corn:
Like wheat and barley, its origin ia lost
in the twilight of antiquity. 1t was frat
cultivated in the United States. no wevsr, by
the English on the James river, Virginia,
in 1908, tine seed being obtained from the
Indians, who claimed to be the first discov-
erers of the plant-receiving it direct from
the hands of the creator. Schoolcraft gives
the NEUROLOGICAL history of it.
IA young man went out into the woods
to fast at that period of life when youth is
exchanged for manhood. He built a lodge
of boughs In a secluded place and painted
his face of a sombre hue. BY day he
amused himself in walking about, looking
night lay down in his bower. looking up
through the opening into the sky. He
sought a gilt from the master of life, and
he hoped it would be something to benefit
his race. On the third day he became too
weak to leave his lodge. and rs he lay gaz-
ing upward he saw a spirit come down in
the shape Of u beautiful young man,
dressed in groom and having green plumes
on his head, who told him to arise and
wrestle with him, do this was the only way
in which he could obtain his wishes. He
did 80 and found his strength renewed by
the effort. The visit and trial of the
wrestling was repeated for four days, the
youth feeling ut each trial that, although
his bodily strength declined, II moral and
supernatural energy was impaired, which
promised him the final victory. On the
third day his celestial visitor spoke to him.
Tomorrow he said, will be the sew
outh day of your fast and the
last time / shall wrestle with you.
You will triumph over me and
gain your wishes. Az soon as you have
thrown me down strip of my clothes and
bury me on the spot in soft earth. When
you have done this leave me. but some oc-
sionally to visit the place, to keep the weeds
from growing. Once or twice cover mo with
fresh earth He then departed, but
returned next day. and, as no had nsl
particular and soon had the pleasure Of
seeing the green plumes of his visitor shoot.
ing ND through the ground. He carefully
weeded the earth and left ii fresh and soft.
and in due time was gratitied by beholding
the matured plant, bending with its golden
fruit aud gracefully waving its green leaves
and yellow tasael in the wind. He then in.
vited his parents to tho spot to behold the
new plant. 1t il Mondnmin,' exclaimed
his father, Tt is the spirit grain They
Immediately prepared a feast n invited
their friends to partake Of it; and this is
the origin Of Indian corn"
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thest from where the plain little coffin
stood with the lid closed down.
A couple of the neighbor women were
talking in low tones by the stove when there
came a timid knock at the door. Nobody
answering, it was pushed open, first q little,
then far enough to admit the shrinking
form Of the little ragamufin, the smallest
Of the two who had stood breathing peep-
holes on the windowpane Of the delioat-
essen store the night before when Nibsy
came along. He dragged with him q hem
lock branch, the leavings from some Christ
mas tree fitted into its block by the grocer
for a customer.
1T is poor Santa Claus" he said. laying
it on the coffin. "Nibsy knows" And he
went out. The mother hid her face in her
apron and wept, rocking to and fro in her
chair. q
Santa Claus had come to Nibsy after all
in his alley, and Nibsy knew.
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missy PLAYS SANTA CLAUS.
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machines. worked by the sweaters slaves
with wsary fset and aching backs, mingled
with the m~crry-makinp.
10 these, what was Christmas but the
naMe for persecution, for suffering, re-
mindor Of lost kindred and liberty, Of the
slavery OF two thoussnd years. freedom
from which was purchased only with gold.
Aye, gold! The gold that had power to buy
freedom yet, te bny the good will. aye, and
the good name OF tho oppresaor, with his
houses and land. Az the Thought, the tired
eye glistened, the aching back Strengthened,
and to tho weary foot there came new
strength to finish the long task while the
oitv slept.
Whsrs a narrow p~assagoway put in be-
tween two big tsnements to 3 ranshaokle
roar barrack, Nibsy, the newsboy, halted
in the shadow Vt the doorway and stole =
long look down the dark alley. He toyed
uncertainty with his still unsold papers,
worn dirty and ragged as his clothes by
this timc, before hs venturod in, picking his
way between barrels and heaps Of garbage,