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People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1892-12-23
CHRISTMAS GIVING.
Let 1t BE with Loving Heart, and Moth
ing That You Begrudge.

Let 1t BE with = Loving Heart, and Moth
ing That You Begrudge.
1t has been nearly two thousand
years since the first beautiful
Christmas gift came on earth, and it
was received with gladness and Joy by
shepherd and king alike. To-day, in
memory of that, give you some little
trife, because love you, but | give it
so ungraciously you scarcely like to
take it. A pretty way to send gift is
to do it up in one of the colored tissue
papers, tie it with the extremely
narrow ribbon that can be bought for
a few pennies, the whole twelve yards,
and so give your friend the pleasure Of
untying the mysterious box, of remov-
ing the pretty ribbons and of coming to
the surprise at last, the something for
which she has longed for many a day.
know woman who has wanted pin
cushion ten years, who in that time has
gotten two diamond bracelets and in
Vulnerable rings, but the long-looked-
for pin-cushion has never come. She
still hopes for it, and believes that this
year will certainly bring it. You say:
"Why not buy it?" Well, now, who
ever bought pin-cushion without the
intention of giving it TO somebody else?
1t is always a something given to you
and not bought.
Give with a loving and full heart,
and never, under any circumstances,
give that which you begrudge. Such
gift viii bear no fruit for you, not even
the honest fruit of thanks. Yon can
quote as many times as you want that
Unto him that hath shall begiven,"
and so it shall. because it is just this
way, my friend: You possess the gifts
of gentleness and graciousness, Of DO
likeness and Of goodness, and these are
gifts that call others to them. If peo-
pie are cross and disagreeable there is
very slight inclination to wish them a
merry Christmas; il they are irritable
and snappish nobody cares whether
they are blessed with Christmas pres.
ent or not; but unto her who hath the
graces which ! have cited will certain
ly come a basket full of good gifts,
pressed down, shaken together and
running ver"-Ruth Ashmore, in La
dies Home journal.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1892-12-23

did not leave the place until ne had
seen them on their way.
Mrs. Hill was still sitting in the chair
where Mr. Morris had left her when
the heavy step of the men with the
coal and wood, and their loud knock at
the door, reused her from her reverie.
The first thing she did after they had
gone was to make rousing fire. How
it cracked and snapped! and she bent
over the stove and rubbed her stiff
fingers in the genial warmth. Then
she took Arthur's stocking, with the
yawning toe, and quickly mended the
big toe and put the toys in. The candy
bags and strings Of popcorn she hung
around it, and piled the apples and
oranges in plate on the shelf above,
and stood the shining new sled beneath,
with the skates, mittens and wooden
scarf hanging over it
What fine show it made and how
she longed TO catch Arthur out of bed
to see it! but she wanted the room to
get warmer first; and then there was
the basket to be unpacked.
She folded away the coat-not fin
ished, but that did not matter now
and smiled brightly as she picked up
her spools and scissors and thought OF
the day OF rest before her.
There was everything in that basket
at least so thought Mrs. Hill Two
pies; loaf of cake; another Of bread;
little heart-shaped cakes, sugared in
pink and white; plum pudding; but.
ter; tea; coffee; sugar; cranberries; a
bag OF sweet potatoes; a squash; tur
nip; two glasses Of Jelly, and turkey.
The little table was loaded; it haC
never groaned beneath such. a weight
before.
Mrs. Hill hung the holly wreath
which had lain on the top of the basket
in the window; then opened the bed
room door.
Arthur" she said, softly, bendin.
over him; but Arthur did not move
She kissed him on the lips; he puck
cred up his mouth, opened it, an,
closed it again, with deep breath, ami
was as fast asleep as ever.
Arthur, do you want to hear abou
Santa CLAUSE" The sleepy eyes opene,
and he rubbed them with his little fists
"W-h-a-t?"
II thought you would like to hea
! about Santa Claus; your presents hav
; come"
Arthur was wide awake-as wha
boy would not have been-and spran
l out of bed.
:, "Didn't he come quickP" aud he stoo
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1892-12-23

looked up with perplexed expression
at his mother, who was afraid his pres
ents wouldn't come through.
He examined the hole again, taking
its dimensions by thrusting three
fingers through it and stretching them
apart.
Yes, there was no doubt a good
sized toy could squeeze through that
hole.
Can you mend it, mother?"
20, Arthur, don't ask me to do any
thingw she answered, fretfully, and
Arthur moved away a little; for never
in his life before had be heard his
mother speak like that
But the next instant she reached out
her arm, and snatched him passionate
ly to her heart,
Arthur, dear, mother is sorry that
she spoke like that to YOU" and she
kissed the little cold face, while her
tears-so near the surface-rained over
her own face and his. II am tired but
that is no reason for my speaking
Grossly to you; and mother will mend
the stocking before she goes to bed"
Arthur put his arms around her neck.
you'll have a happy Christmas" he
said, looking up into her face with
beaming eyes; and her tears started
afresh as she looked at his hopeful face
and thought of the gloomy prospect
81 wish l could make a fire and
warm you before you go to bed" she
said, rubbing his blue cheeks with hel
cold fingers, "and give you something
to eat"
81 amt much hungry" he answered
with brave smile.
IF finish this coat in time shall
get something to eat, and | will WAKE
You up and give you some," and kiss
ing him, she turned back to her worl
and began that weary stitch, stitch.
Arthur hung up his stocking, an,
going back to his mother pulled tn
shawl away a little and kissed her o.
the neck-a form of caress which di
not interfere with the mcclellan
with a bright face opened the bee
room door and shut himself in. Ho,
cold it was! for the door had been shu
, all day, that what heat there wa
might be kept in the kitchen Il
would like to- have opened it, for
, ray of light from his mothers dit
, lamp, but it would make her coldel
so he kicked off his shoes, not partin
| with very much else, for it was to
. cold to undress, and jumped into be
I and in a few minutes was fast aslee]
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1892-12-23

What do they want with me:
And yet her little friendly note
Declares-thrice underlined
must not fail. Well, well, wOn'tl
She's always sweetand kind
Now, let me see. had not thought
Upon my wardrobe state;
I must look up my evening vest
By JOye! its rather late
To rummage for 4 satin tie
And fish out gloves TO match.
Great Scott. NY best shirts at the wash,
And this one needs patch
III thread q utedle-if can
lam the man who brags
81 single bleSsedness.) and see
If can't mend these rags.
This thread too coarse; or else, perhaps
Ny needle is too slim.
The light IS poor or it may be
My sight is getting dim.
Why were mems fingers only made
To drag and thump and Jerk:
I'm thinking how her little hand
Would get around this work.
And how she'd smile and bite her thread,
And look 80 wise and calm,
And-there I've stabbed my finger through
Oh, what an ass | am!
The clock ticks on. ImuSt make haste,
Since she desires-alas
For those lost opportunities
Our thoughtlesS youth let pass!
But, as she's single still, who knows,
Some joys We may retrieve.
Perhaps she'll mend up life for me
Before next Christmas eve
Madeline $. Bridges in Judge
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1892-12-23
TOUGH ON THE TIPPLER.

JoNEs-"Did Jaglet have any scruples
about the case?" Judson-"I think
about three from the way his breath
smelled. "-Inter Ocean.
RoUNDER-"Shay, can you show mt
w're live?" Policeman-"But don't
know you" Rounder-"Thash awri'l
My wife will introdoosh you" Puck.
STELLA-"Did you know that Mr..
Tippler runs laundry?" Fannie
How did you find out?" Stella-"I
heard Tom say that Mr.. Tippler had
three sheets in the wind last night
Inter Ocean.
THERE, dear" said Mrs. Mcbride,
when the curtain went down, and she
handed him couple of cloves. There,
dear, you won't need TO 60 out between
the acts tonight. Wasn't / thought
e,louN v SIM
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1892-12-23

tri ne NTlnkleu
his eyebrows, puckered his mouth and
cramping his little fingers around
stubby lead pencil began to write; and
this is what he wrote:
DEAR SANITY CLAWS: Plese don't for Get 10
FIJI my stOcliin An Id like A Sled an a par OF
skates. An pese Civ MOThEr the Very ncEst
thine you got We Live on French street,
First ChimBly down Flights.
ARTHUR HILL"
He stretched out his little numb fin
gers, with sigh of relief; for printing
was hard work for Arihur's chubbV
fist, Then he glanced furtively over
his shoulder, to make sure his mother
was net looking-but no; stitch, stitch,
stitch Aer needle went through the
heavy coat, and she did not once look
up. So he folded the precious letter in
q painstaaing manner. and sealed it in
the envelope addressed:
"M2. SANITY CLAWS"
and stufing i into his little pocket
regardless of opposition on the part of
letter or pOckeC-went softly out OF the
room; but his quiet movements ended
on the landing just outside, and he
tore down the stairs and through the
streets to the post Office.
Perhaps the thought that there were
but two days before Christmas, and the
consequent fear that the gentle re-
hinder might not reach Santa Claus in
time, gave the deer-like feetness to his
sturdy little feet.
There was no one in the office, so he
walked boldly up and dropped the let
ter through the slot, and watched it
sliding down the inclined plane into
the receiving box. Then, with a fear
of being detected, he ran out of the Of
fee, and, with his hands in his pockets,
scampered home
Arthur's letter lay among the others
for q half hour or so, and then a clerk
began asserting them for the mails.
Here's good onem and he laughed
heartily as he held up the crumpled
envelope.
"Mr. Santa Claus" and he laughed
again, in company with two or three
clerks who had gathered around him.
Just then the door opened and the
postmaster came in.
The clerk held up the letter: 'Mr.
Santa Claus-address not given! Are
you acquainted with the gentleman's
residence?"
Mr.. Morris took the envelope and
laughed, also, as he glanced at it, and
was about to throw it down, when a
sudden vision of four little maids, with
an unQuestioniug faith in Santa Claus,
rose before him.
Perhaps l can find the gentleman,
he said, with twinkle in his kind blue
eyes; and putting the envelope into hi:
pocket he walked away.
1t was Christmas eve. There haC
been a heavy snowstcrm the day be
fore, and it had cleared off very cold
The people were mufied in furs t,
their eyes-if they had the furs-an,
hurried along over the crisp snow
which sang sharp little songs unde
their feet. The rude wind wrestle,
with them at the street corners, max
ing the gentlemen catch wildly at thei
hats, and fluttering ribbons and veil
in the faces of the ladies.
Jack Frost played coarse practiea
Jokes upon everybody aud everythin
within his reach, so that the marke
BOYS felt obliged to run with the tul
KEYS and turnips, blowing the Will
upon their aching fingers or rubin
their smrting ears.
The newsboys, with muthers an
caps pulled closely down, held thei
papers under their arms and thel
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1892-12-23
Measure for Measure.

Its not the right sort of feeling,
perhaps, but at Christmas like to give
ju st as valuable presents as / receive. +"
80 do l. My wife is going to give
me hundred-dollar dressing gown,
and | am going to give her hundred
dollar check to pay for it"-Life.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1892-12-23
Left That for Her.

Kingley-I suppose you have bought
all of your wife's Christmas presents
haven't you? .,-
Bingo-All but one.
Kingley-Which one?
Bingo-Mine. Mail and Express.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1892-12-23
Equal to the Emergency.

Miss Pinkey-A toilet set is entirely
too young for my grandfather ~,
Clerk lin silver novelty Department.
We also have them with fewer. teeth
in the combs Jewellers Weekly.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1892-12-23
Ia MAN
CHICAGO, Rock Island & Pacific ~.

The Drec. Route 10 and from Chicago Joliet ottsys.
Peoria, Ia Sale. Moline. Rock Island, in ILLINOIS,
Davenport, Muscatins, 0tiumwa, 0skAlOoss, Da
Noines, wints5et, Audubon. Harlan and Council
Bluhs, in IOWA; Minneapolis and 81, Paul in MN.
EEs0TA WATERFOWL and Sioux Falls in DAKOTA
Cameron 81. JOseph and Kansas City, in MISSOURI
Omaha. Lincoln, Fairbury and Nelson, in NEBRAsKAi
AtehiSOu, LeavenvOrih, Horton, Topeka, HutehinsoA
Wichita Bellevllle, Abilene, Dodge City, Caldwell In
KANSAS; Klnghsher, Fl Reno and MlncO, in INDIAN
TERRITORY; Denver, Colorado Springs and Pueblo,
In COLORADO. Trav.rses new areas Of rich farming
and grazing lands sording the best facilities Of intsn
eommunicston 70 all towns and cities east aud rsst
northwest and sou;hwes. o. Chicago. and TO Pacne and
h1ns-Ocesnc seaports
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1892-12-23

II WISH you would not take advantage Of
the relationship seemingly implied in your
name 10 be so familiar said the hen TO the
Observation-Disclosures Post.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1892-12-23

WHEN the judge pronounced sentence the
criminal is apt not TO think much Of his pro-
nunciatiOn.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1892-12-23

Zone of my neighbors, Mr.. John
Gilbert, has been sick for a long
time. All thought him pastrecovery.
He was horribly emaciated from the
inaction Of his liver and kidneys.
1t is difficult to describe his appear
ance and the miserable state Of his
health at that time. Help from any
source seemed impossible. He tried
your August Flower and the effect
upon him was magical. Itrestored
him to perfect health to the great
establishment Of his family and
friends" John Quibell, Holt, Ont. 8
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1892-12-23
MAGNIFICENT
YEsT1BULE EXPRESS TRAINS

VESTLBULE EXPRESS TRAINS
leading all competitors IN splsrdor OF equipment
between CHICAGO and DIES NoISE9. COUNCIL
BLUFFS and OMAHA. and between CHICAGO ana
DENVER, COLORADO SPRINGS and PUEBLO. vie
KANSAS CITY and TOPEKA and via ST. JOSEPH.
and over the new line via LINCOLN, EEB. ElFt-elsn
Day Coaches, FREE RECLINING CHAIR CARS. and
Palace sieepers with Dining Car serVlcs. Close con.
neesons at Denver sBd Colorado Springs with direrns
railway lines nov forming the new and pic.srssQus
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1892-12-23

STANDARD GAUGE
TRANs-RoCKY MOUNTAIN ROUTE
Over which supsrbly equipped trains run daily
rHBoUGH WITHOUT CHANGE 70 and from sllt
Lake City, Ogden and San Francisco. TIE hoCT
ISLAND "a also the Direct and Farorits Line 10 and
from Manitou, Pixies Peak and ali o.her sanitary snA
scenic resors and cities and mining distci In Cslerssa
DAILY FAST EXPRESS TRAINS
From ST. Jcseyh and Kansas City 10 and from al In
portani towns cities and sections In Southern Nsbrukh
Kansas and the Indian Territory. Also Via lLBLR1
LEA ROUTE from Kansas City and Chicago 10 wstsp
town, Sioux Falls, MINNEAPOLIS and 81. PAUL
tonnscsins for al pOlnu north and northwest bssvssa
he lakes and the Pacific Coast
For Tickets, Maps, Foldsrl or tsdrsd infornktioa
sppy 10 any Coupon neis, ofcs In The United s.stl
Or Canada, or address
e. ST. JOHN, JOHN SEBASTIAN,
GtnI Manager, Cent Tkt 4 Pl1A Al. /
CHICAGO. ILL
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1892-12-23

And is now free from It all She has urged
many others to take Hoods Sarsaparilla and
they have also been cured 1t will do you good
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-25
Reunion Of North Carolina Grnrs.

WINSTON. N. c.. August 24.-lSpecial. J.
The last reunion of North Carolina Grays,
Company /, Sixth regiment will he held at
Cedar Fork, In Durham county, on Friday.
October 7th. The morning will be devoted
20 the representation of the colors by
Mrs Lowe. response by Lieutenant ID. @.
Gunter historic addresses on the Sixth reg
iment by Major r. w. York and calling the
roll By Sergeant Williams for the last time
Oh earth. In the evening there will be short
addresses by invited veterans There will
DO basket picnic and table will be spread
for all tho old soldiers who attend.
Julius Reynolds, a young man who was
arrested upon the charge of being lmpli-
Gated in the murder of SolRthal Swaine in
Guilford county last week, was given pre-
liminary hearing in Greensboro Monday.
He proved that he was not near the house
when Swane was killed and he was there
fore set free. Charles Reynolds and Marion
Hesden are still in custody, and will be put
on trial for their lives next week
Hon. X. A. DoughtOn, Democratic can
didate for Observation-Disclosures, addressed
large audience at Lewisyile. this county
to-day. Dir. DOughton has spoken at vari-
Gus points ia this State already. and he re-
ports Democracy growing in public favor
every day.
1t is learned that Division superintendent
Berkeley, Of the Richmond and Danville
road, will move his Office on September lst
from Richmond 10 Greensboro. Rooms
are now being fitted up for him at the latter
place.
Leading colored Republicans tell me that
unless the white Republicans give them "a
man or two on tho ticket this fall they will
nominate a straightout negro ticket in
FORSYTH.
There are now 179 convicts in the State
penitentiary aud about 1000 outside. OF
the latter all save 1926, who are on the Great
Fslls canal, arc on the farms near Weldon
and at Castle Hanee. None are now on
railway work
The Third party in Rockingham county
nominated man for register of deeds who
could neither read nor write his name. The
nominee makes statement that he could
not accept the Office If elected on account
OF incompetency.
The first rain In several weeks fell here
yesterday. The corn and tobacco erops
have been badly damaged in this section by
the drought.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-25
Tn. Worst to BE Told.

The snowy heads were bowed and tho
vrinkled faces were wet with bitter tears.
A great crushing sorrow had come TO them
in their old age and they chung to each
other helplessly.
"Mother"--
There was a world of pathos in the aged
husbands tender, solemn manner of ad-
dress.
81 have seen our boy in-in"--
The load upon his mind was too great to
permit him TO proceed at once His voice
sank to an inartaculate whisper
"Jail'-
The word seemed to wiring his soul.
"And be confessed to all"
"Oh, Jamesp
The venerable mother trembled and
would have fallen but for the support OF
her helpmate's strong right arm
James, James, 30 think that it is all
true"
Eyes, mother be admitted 1t all. Oh
that should live TO BEE this dayr
In utter misery they rocked to aud fro in
each others arms.
"And, mother, the worst of it is yet TO
be told"
She looked into his face in unspeakabls
horror.
james"
"Our boy confesses that he stole the
money to-oh--to buy cigarettes
1t seemed as IL their grief must kill
them.-Detroit Tribune.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-25
THE OLD NORTH STATE.
,lrrsr NEWS FROM EvERr PART
The Progress of the Democratic Oan'"'''
The Movements Of the Third f"r'y-"
nomination Of Henderson to Congress

R.Lxrcn. n. O., August 2t.-lspeoiAi' r.
Governor Holt appointed to-day 'uoee
James O. MsoRas a. associate justice OF tne
supreme court TO Ill the vacancy wn'ch
occurred by the death Of Judge DAVIS.
There were many candidates. amongst
rhouo were some of the most distinguished
men in the State. Judge MscRae was on
the superior court bench for nine years
but was defeated for denomination three
years ago by Judge McIver. since which
zine he has been devotine himself to the
prsetlce of law at Fayetteville. his home.
There seems 20 be general satisfaction over
the appointment, az he 10 considered 10 DC
ons OF the first lawyers OF the state.
There was very large meeting OF tpe
Cisvelsnd-Carr Club here tonight TO TAKE
ths initiatoYy steps for receiving Hon. Adial
Stsvepson, the candidate for Nice-FIesi-
dent. who will make sn address at this place
sarly NEXT month. Committees on recep-
ton finance. transportation and programmes
ware elected. All this section of the state
viii be represented hero Ia the reception.
Pxcurslons from the surrounding country
viii be ruu by the various lines OF railroads.
Copsidersble activity in political circles Is
noticeable, and the campaign IS iaiTiY
opened.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-25
Mr.. Hspd.r.on R.non,,o..a


sALkBuRY. n. c.. August 25.-[Special
To-day three hundred and thirty-six Demo
cratic delegates from ten Of the best conn
ties In this State met in convention 10 norni.
nate candidate for Congress from this
loeyenth) district Hon. N. n. PENN. If
Davidson county, called the neetine ~
order !. L. Scales, Of Ireden, was made
temporary chairman. and J. n. Whiohsrd
OF Rowan. secretary. The usual committass
were appointed. Hon. j. G.. Hall, Of Co Ca
,Awoa wv was made permanent chairman. and
:; n Wh'chard, secretary. Hon. John y
Henderson was then renominated bv acoi .
mstlon with rising vote. III, 4. Purvesy "f
IAoarrus, J.. G. Caldwell of lredell and A
laser OF iredel were voted for az candi
h hsSes i95 district eiector, and. on the third
Sss,s, s iion. a: laser was nominated. A
gSls.rict executive committee WAS appointsde
hon. ). 5: Henderson made a spesab Of sc
ton adjourned VIZ OoN''n-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-25
STEAMSHIPS.

VIRGINIA STEAMBOAT COMpANYS
' JAMES RIVER LINE for tho soashoro.
Cheapest End most pleasant route 90 Norfolk
Portsmouth Old Point, Newport News, Clare
mont and james RIVER landings. ConuecuQnA;
AZ NEWPORT NEWS I. 20 ana NOk-
FOLK for Hampton and Smithfold, Va. wash
ington, ID. G.. Baltimore, PHILADELPHIA and heN
ork James lYer by daylight Great t0of 30
line Jamestown. uutch Gap and var scenery
Rates less than half charged boy rail Fare TO
Portsmouth and Norfolk. 1i 81, s2.II round lrlp;
Al seconf.class caves Richmond eYery mon
DAY, WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY AT z A 81
HTREET-CAKS 90 DIRECTLY TO STEAM
Frs WHARF for abOve-named places. through
tickets on sale on steamer and a. CARRIER
Agency No eOi Main street, Baggage checked
through. tate-rooms engaged tor day orr night
freight: Freight received tsllv Tor above
named places and Eastern North Carolina
also for Eastern Shore Of Virginia aud ~
regular landings on the James rive az Low
EST RATES and through bills issued
LCClEN b. TAIUM, ce.President'
No lii7 Main street and Rockets.
IRWIN WEfsl0ER. Freight and Passenger A9enA
PHMADELPHIA, ,RIGgHIMocN,,p1, ANJD NOR
i FOLK STEAMSHIP COMPANI,
Appointed sailing days every IJEbDAf ana
Freight for tuesday, and Fridays steamers re-
eeiyed till 1880 A. VI. For sundays steamer
till5P. N. Saturday freight received daily TIL
FsTe 20 Philadelphia. .sSoa
A"i A"' j. w. MCCARkICh-
General Southern Agent
once k0ckeltA
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