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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-12-22

in the snow and bounded up again and
ran scurryug Off saying as plainly ~ he
could that he Knew som athing delightful!
was nj tijtud
Fay tad seen the Christmas tree and
had been told hos wonderfully beautiful
it would be on the morrow, with IL light
ed tapere aud wonderful presents and
fancy had pictured q paradise, and lutte
,ive,year old Fay was surely the happest
child IN grim old smoky ST Louis.
Did YOU know Christmas is coming
tomorrow sirl' she asked the white
haired Old man as she skipped along by
his side
why, to be sure it is! To be sure it is.''
said he as an unwonted glow warmed up
his heart again, and they walked along
several blocks while She told INN over and
over again what She was going to have on
tine Christmas tree Presently he said,
turning to her.
.Wnere do you live, little one?"
M Twenty street and Cleveland
avenue" said she glibly
We'll, you had better run home" said
he here we are at Grand avenue, and
papa and mamma will grow uneasy ii
their little one stays out too late, and it is
already growing dusk Wonder is that
church, you see; keep your eye on that aud
you can find your way home"
And as he saw her with goodhy 20
dancing through the snow he Went on tc
his Own home, the happier Tor the short
CLINT OF sunshine from the little one curls
Grand aveuuel Grand aveuue! have
never been so far rs Grand avcut!e before
/ and She almost ran into a decrcpit old
| woman bent with age who was pioddin-
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-12-22
Christmas Carols.

There is n Traditional carol of Somerset
shire, England. which begins.
As Joseph was a-walking
He heard an angel sing.
This night shall be the Dir htialc
OF Christ. the heav MY King.
which has a very merry jingle STAR sounds
almost rreverent. Then there is :, pathetic
Spanish air OF three verses. .! wh.cn the
first is:
Oh. the little empty stocking.
Left of the dainty pair.
We hung beside the chimney
When baby WAS our care.
The year has brought us sorrow,
With tears that fell like rain.
Have we no smile or greeting
For Christmas colue again?
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-12-22
DESTROYED EN FIRE.
Reliable Estimates of The Amount {
Property burned in This Country.

Property burned in This Country.
The national board Of Fire Under
writers estimates the value of the
property destroyed by tire in the
United States in the year 1891 at
sl43. 900. and for the ten years
ending Dec. 81 1891, at over $780,
100000. All this was absolute loss.
so much value utterly destroyed.
Insurance only distributes particular
losses so that they do not fall sc
heavily on individuals: it does not
save any portion of this enormous
value, which is completely gone. II
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-12-22


FAY's HOMECOMING.
When the trn.nnen reached the eua Of .
freight wrecks had caused .. demand for
crews. and so they were ordered TO con
tinue straight through TO St. Louis.
Want of .lr.r, the niusfir before had had
its effect upot. their strange passenger. ana ]
not Till they were again wAtrlin. away
across the country did II little form rise in
the corner and n little voice come forth
through the dusk. Swing.
II, ii Christmas yet2'
"No.my litt!e lady, = said .raci: Burns n
he and Dicl; turned quickly and looked ii;
her WHO az. you, how did you get here,
and wher. arc. vot, roiup2"
II am Fay. said the little girl. and the
Shirt of stem, hclped ms. unoutLe engine
here, and am going home
II am very hungry" she added present
lv. and | haven't had ANYTHING to.cat
since druuk some milk long before came
here"
Before she finished speakiu. the choice
of Dick, lunch basket wa. before her. \
good supper wa, soon finished, and the
cold rain and slcet outside, Joined 10 he
warm blaze of the coal inside. caused tue
eyes to droop. and soon She was curled up
~ NV. Wv. I''' ..e' a. ',et' d I'm ,,;,n,,.
wi. :, ;.
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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-12-22
Hanging Up the Stockings.

In Staffordshire, England. the children
Christmas eve, repeat the following
rhyme. addressed to the goot. fairy OF
Christmas, believing that it will ;lifu!libly
insure the bringing of whatever gi:: they
most desire:
Christmas fay OF Christmas day.
Let me wish what wish may
II think with love Of you.
You will make my wish come true.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-12-22

corporations to smother news relat-
Ing to accidents and similar occur
rences on their lines.
The Illinois Central does well to
adop, q policy which ought to place
it only in lis true light before the
nnb!c.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-12-22

CHRISTMAS KEEPING.
American wnys-Customs of Our English
Dutch aud Ercnch prnrenitors.

HRlSTAlAS was
an honored day OF
festiyity in our
country from the
first. for Dutch.
T. II g Ii s h and
French Hugue
nots all brought
the happy custom
with them Feast
ing was the com
mon characters
tic OF all, but Its
degrees an! kinds
varied The Dutch
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-12-22

The first act of Congressman john
son. of North Dakota, after his return
to Washington was getting a large
body OF land in the Minot district
opened to settlement. The opening
of this land will add largely to the
income of the Minot land office, and
an effort will te made to have Col.
Plummer withdraw his resignation.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-12-22

little one on the engine to the end of their
run, if possible. Careful examination,
which showed a weak piston rod and gave
opportunity to repair il, and the sight of
an open switch, which saved the train.
confirmed them both in their opinion, and
the little waif silent on undisturDed
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-12-22
CNNAisEssinNAI.

Frfpty I,ar an,
Il9r-r The liou,e ,dapted am amendment,
T., he 'uIo 50 Pro a. Ton l.a,in, s.. coming.
oqer unfinished rrom on. -e.-io,lof congress
otnv nryt i, may la considered 'rDcdf-
e, gn -pea .ai. announced. It number If
mr Itey appHrtueul- r Hll yt.rar.irS.
tuou- tlam a,e .a.!aigac Jaafeisry f.i-
aa-of NoH lori ciliallca hf ~.sr- or
Illinois 1uans naval ttir- Hfugtf
ul nary sr.i- ,,,.r+...,t ~
ca .,#t.cl ~ .a,.-.l.a... l.iI
cti4 u-e a-u ,.a.elt, flI,5v.. 81 sgt,fi,.
arie, srI " . f,-tr,l ri,.
'.fHt tefe-,ru s,H,4 and. lid.
utt "l-rH ii.. t5,...., -tt... -l.-rf
resta& -rr-4a-a '-,.a Ta clans. r.s..-
.u- f.e -e -41r. f.,rg.a.-.,. az
yf osert - -ftle4ota o..t is ta..
,I al lu.nlaj AaEaaft.,tl 5u,,.t
Monday
V0Npt5 IJ.. f.,
~ES Numerous riuu oor and
a-;,ti. -tt,- ua+-a-e sf,4s .trr'-.a.f.,. sti
@er p.oSsa a, ,g4G ft.f-.ta4 t,+ba co,e,ef,
No. aH-raaa Iture iet.ttl.,.- .,.r,.s,l.,. ,,,,..
-eaiei fer .s-a- tHe 8srla fafrga sunday
and H.. rao ..t.-ti.irt.rr IF tIt. par.t,--,
#lnll Nj ~f.v,l,, ittraa ...,,... tlI, a.,.a,,d-
u- ie Sherman a., SOFA, r., ,,ril,ie.. r,,,. f,..
} .
reid 10 ir. freas.stg Sir N.-f b. ra,,,l-,
ruadtr- Til -otnro..,sl.,. ti.e.,, ,-ff,,.-
I 'ipn nj cee'r railroads aud raarate tbe
Interests ~ eo'liaei,-- ti.d -l4,t,f: .firf.i
mt rs5ugi tlan-p.tf.t and t.. ,i..-.,tr.trt..
.a-ttlt te,-.'tH.gof al-tr al!i.,u lis ,lat,ri-
'a mower or aa.e.il,urs,. 4r,iot.. .,.rt.r,....
a,on- th-j'ia afelartr.- roads l.--r,...,Il,
+ toad fl rne construction. ~ ,Ae Dr,ro-oI
eicrtfrialhoad nts..e,. (i,i-t.s and :,
Louis aud sa> ref r'ed no ti.., eairrgftt,... ~,
tptameira I'm. seuate btu Reported l,st
~r->l9u lar allotment ~ bands anon. rt,e
..fai Indian trAe~ l Qa4ua& agency in
lHd.au Fnritar$ then 1o..tia. tt,e. -lf.l...t If
discuss " 'lu esetntye session. Ad-
loHned
ti"U>s When Sp,aset C.i-p entered The
tuu-e today and took t.le ..ut..it there. y.1..,
spontaneous c,nHu-, ri applause from an,
pet~ ot th. loer AMI -.,lters~,-a tribat. or
'iHpatf fpr 'He -,.e.ser In nh, recent
unpleasant evnee5.tiou ,.Iait;he Reform ,.l,,f,
dinner NJ Cummings II New York .rTe,,.d
for eef,irnte Z. resolution reciii!.z an eaitor-
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-12-22

WOMAN.
told Fay She would carry her if she was
tired. and lifting her in her arms she did
not seem such an old, decrept creature at
all as She went stalking through the SNOW
storm. while little Fay fell asleep think nK
OF Christmas.
The morning papers that Christmas
morning called upon all generous people
to add to the happiness of Christmas morn
ing and help to heal two wounded hearts
by restoring to them their little daughter
Fay. with blue eyes and golden hair.
The evening papers found clews and chased
them down, and thus it went day after
day and week after week, but If the earth
mad swallowed her up little Fay could not
| nave disappeared more completely.
| Winter SHOWS melted away and watered
the earth for the coming OF spring flowers;
spring flowers blossomed into fruits of
summer and were succeeded in tnrn by
| the falling of autumn leaves Winter had
whtened the northern fields once again.
when on the edge OF IL rolling river close
to the iimpid waters of the Gulf of Mexico,
where the sun still shone with warm,
bright rays and the zephyrs still famed
| the fragrance of the orange tree, Il band OF
strolling gypses were encamped. Dark
proved and swarthy visaged they We're
from the child playing i'll front OF the tent
10 the old dame grooming over a wild
melody. But there was one exception; II
fair-very fnir-little girl of perhaps sin
years. with matted, tangled hair that still
showed its gold, and with eyes of heavens
deep blue that seemed to have a world OF
thought in them, lay in the warm sunlight
on the edge of the camp, dreaming dream.
and thinking thoughts she dared moi
utter In the weary tra!nps for the past
year she had learned we'll the lesson thai
she must obey each nod and beck ant
Keep her thoughts to herself And so sh,
lay dreaming and hearing nothing OF tn,
talk going on in the tent till she heard tn,
words:
"Day after toip orrow will be Christmas
you know"
What was that? Christmas! She hat
not heard the word for a year! What men,
cries it brought rushing, crowding bacl
upon her brain! Christmas! Could sh
ever forget? Sine could see the Christina
tree now, and the snow falling upon tn
streets of the dear old city, and Fido, toe
and at last little, bent and decrcpi
woman who became tall, strong woma
so quickly and SO mysteriously. 1t al
seemed SO strange, and SO far, far ava
now.
When the hour for sleep came she wa
still thinking and thinking, and she II
ceived slap from the hard hand of oil
Nancy for heedlessness, and she crawle
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-12-22

told Fay she would carry her if she was
tired. and lifting her in her arms she did
not seem such an old, decrept creature at
all as She went stalking through the SNOW
storm, while little Fay fell asleep thinking
OF Christmas.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-12-22
FAY'S Two CHRISTNASBS.
copyright, 1892 by American Press Assocla-
toni

OMOR ROW is
Christnasl To-
morrow is Christi
nlasl" cried little
Fay, clapping her
h an d Is as she
danced along the
sidewalk i'll the
softly failing
snow. Did YOU
snow tomorrow
is C. hristm a $,
l'idof' And t'ido
jun ped and
i.u,,I-e.i md rr,lInfi
The sun., 1892-04-13
What Does This Mean?

Tho latest epstle to issue from the vocab-
ulary.laboratory OF conservation Is ad-
dressed by tho Hon. GROVER CLEVELAND to
the Hon. JAMES H. BIBLE OF Chattanooga.
and 1t contains this alarming passage:
81 have frequent missiv!ngs as to the wisdom Of
again putting me in nomination"
Misgivings Frequent mlsgivings This
is not tho true spirit OF conservation. Truo
conservation has no misgivlngs. frequent or
infreQucnt. long or short. 1t does not con-
template possibly adverse results. 1t does
not concern itseN with questions OF wisdom
or cxpcdicncy. 1t simply consecrates. and
STAYS consecrated. and let's everything else
60 to thunder.
Our own impression is that the misgiv-
ings clause Is not to be interpreted II itcrally.
It has some esotcric meaning. it must bo
studied and read in tho light OF the context.
It is passage similar in character to Mr..
CLEvELASD's repeated declarations that his
personal preference IS for private life. not
public office.
Misgivings on tho part OF the Hon. GROVER
CLEVELAND as to tho wisdom OF nominating
him for President OF the United States !?
Perish the thought! Sooner let 1t be sup
posed that Col. ABE SLUPSKY falters when
he contemplntcs his mighty mission.
Wo cannot imagine the sensations Of the
Hon. JAMES II. BIBLE Of Chattanooga when
he perused this remarkable announcement
JAMES BIPLE must have felt as IL the bot
tom were dropping out Of the whole conse-
cratory system.
The sun., 1892-04-13
A Presentment.

lowing to public and general charges
having been made against the efficiency Of
tho clergymen OF New York city in sup
pressing vice. this Grand Jury has spent
considerable time In investigating these
accusations"
1T is conceded by oil that the clergy Of
New York city ore splendldly educated and
not exceeded In ability. The large sums
raised by them for foreign missions is proof
Of their ability"
1T must. however. be conceded TINT in
temperance. .incontinence. and gambling are
moi seriously interfercd with by the clergy"
1.-The present situation certainly warrants
the condemnation Of the clergy. They are
paid to make men temperate. to restrain
their evil appetites. to promote purity and
goodness and all virtue. Yet drunkenness
and lust continue to exist in the town. and
even among those directly under their teach
ing and influence. Though tho Grand Jury
have not precise evidence sufficient to JUS
tily an indictment OF tho clergy. they sug-
gest whether such state OF things could
exist II a body OF men so able fulfilled the
duty to which they profess to have dedicated
themselves. and were really working to es-
tablish the spirit Of CHRIST among the peo-
pie, and to bring about obedience to the
Christian law"
The sun., 1892-04-13
The auarrelsome and acr1monious splrtt

The quarrelsome and acrimonious spirit
that has been displayed In the New York and
Brooklyn Conferences fthe Methodist Church.
and in the New York Presbytery Of the Pres
byterian Church. has had q disturbing influ-
snce on the minds Of the members Of these
powerful denominations. The plain people Of
tho Churches are racked by the conduct Of
their rulers. who are not only at loggerheads
about questions OF theology. doctrine. and
polity. but who have had to deal with clerical
scandals Of a very grievous kind. The accu-
sations Of corruption and foul play that Meth
odist ministers brought against each other in
the New York Conference were certainly more
discreditable than the charge Of unfair cleo
tioneering that has just been made In the
New York Presbytery. but still 1t must be said
that very hard words passed between the
clerical leaders OF the last-nnmed body. How
can such things happen in these two Church
councils. both Of which claim to be under
Divine guidance. and the members OF which
are upright men. governed by the religious
spirit representing religion. and legislating
In It's behali7 By way Of contrast. behold tho
spirit and the procedure Of the Apostolic
Council Of Jerusalem. A. D. so
The sun., 1892-04-13

1t is to be regretted that tho steamer OF
the whn!eback type which has been tried In
storm on the Pacific did not bear the trial well.
When 1t encountered n souwestor between
San Diego and Ban Francisco. 1t not only
rolled and reeled as any other vessel might
have done. but it behaved badly in every
way. suffered damage on the outside. the in-
side. and at both ends. and was almost total
wreck on reaching port Many experienced
shipbuilders have always maintained that
steamers OF the whaloback type could not
stand an ocean storm. that they could not
hc handled to advantage In high gale. that
they were dangerous to all aboard OF them In
any stiess OF weuther. and that they were fit
only for service on our inland lake.. They
have been able to point to at least two un-
happy experiences Of whalebacks on the high
seas In our Judgment. however. It 10 yet too
The sun., 1892-04-13
Brideing tho Hudson River.

Senator BLACKBURN has introduced In
the Senate. and Congressman COVERT in
the House OF Representatives. a bill "to
authorize the New York and New Jersey
Bridge Companies to construct and main
tain bridge across the Hudson River
between New York city and the State OF
New Jersey" and the House Committee on
Commerce has reported the bill favorably.
The States Of New York and New Jersey
having granted the right to construct this
bridge. it would seem to be but reasonable
that Congress should recognize the act Of
these States. and grant the powers needed
to give effect to their demands.
The Commissioners for the States Of New
York and New Jersey would scarcely lend
their names to an enterprise Of o merely
scheming nature. We are sure that the
men who have already subscribed for more
than q million Of the stock Of the company
have done SO in good faith.
Terminal lands have been purchased on
both sides Of the river and ground broken
for the work.
Important financial and railroad interests
have asked Congress for the needed legis-
lation. This has been promptly granted in
similar but less important cases all over
the country.
Congress should enact the bill in ques-
ton, and the quicker 1t is done the better
for New York's future. No public man can
afford to put himself against this great inn
provement. The whole subject Of locating
the bridge and approving the plans is left
with the Secretary Of War. and thus every
public interest is thoroughly protected
The sun., 1892-04-13

To ,ur EnroR OF Tux SuS-Sir' Ever since reading
extracts Of Dr. rGhursts sermon printed in TnE Sun
Ibay. ondered why some woman has not expressed
an opinion Of his actionh ! am young married
xonau not very religious. seldom go to church. and
aonr pre,end to be very good but would like DR.
raILlii,st to know my opinion OF hiri.
what good does 1t do to arrest. fne ana inrrison
those womeni Many have been kn"wn TO commit sui.
edo snd others to sink sin lower on account OF the ter
ri,s disgrace. Why don't thry endcaNo: to show them
h-ir folly and give each chance to lead an honest
fey kindness and assistance. IN my opinion. would
lave uoh effect and would be more to the ere
OF the prosecuting partirs,
don't Gou9t thnt many wouin ,s.1rm, . Win the aid
honest employment OF course. Az win not, but II
there were no sinners what need would We have Of
ministeTs. lawyers. or judges
There will 10 stu as long as ihe world lasts. w.
The sun., 1892-04-13
TENEzUELA's CIVIL WAR.
The Causes OF the Trouble that Has Lee {
RebelllOn.

The Causes OF tho Trouble that Has LED to
Rebellion.
PANAMA. April 3-Since March 10 It has been
known here that there was q revolutionary
movement in Venezuela, but no particulars
could be obtained until the arrival Of the
French steamer France on Friday. By that
vessel a number Of fugitives left the country.
Here is q summary Of what they say:
Palacio had no sooner become Presi-
dent than he began to engineer to
procure centralized government Roiao
Paul and all true patriots protested. and
Paul wac exiled and others imprisoned. The
next move Of the virtual Dictator was to post
pone tho Constitutional elections from time to
time until he could arrange matters SO as to
the dictatorship as in the days Of Moraga and
of Guzman BaIeo;, That Is the present situa-
lions not having been held the people took TOOK
alarm. and the result is the starting Of popu-
lar revolution under the auspices OF Gen.
At the first outbreak Palacio caused to be
imprisoned O number Of members Of the Fed
eral Council and prominent citizens whom he
connected with the. rising. Of course others
took alarm and retired from the capital and
rep"6e about Vaenoa sla xbcat the 1ddie ri de
OF Inst month battle was fought nenr Caracas,
ao d pTeat4e II ns ass Ss T0 Ms had
diately retired on Crespo's bose to the west
ward OF Valencia. So far as was known when
the steamer left. the revolutionary forces were
concentrating at that point
4, The commercial life Of the country is for the
rency has suddenly vanished from circulation.
To Offset this an agreen ent has been entered
into between the leading mercantile houses to
supplies for the time being a circulating
medium. All exportation 10 stopped and the
all that tho patriotic belligerents care The
imports nlso have OF course. stopped, orders
having been cancelled By cable.
The sun., 1892-04-13
Gone I


from Ns C6nrteTs Journal.
Even to the least discerning OF the spectators It Was
apparent that last days had and n.ently they
watched its passage into the great unknown. Its form
withered and contracted. Tho head sank forward on
the limp and nerveless neck. Tho yellow skin formed
into OF wrinkles. and rustled like paper as the
wind blew It, the heavy lids Quivered and closed
the dull and sghtess eyes, ana the cheeks sank
like those OF the dead.
There were two faint motions OF tho hands.
bu. length they were still The breathing died away
and soon cease altogether. Tho figure grew lighter
and trembled in the breeze length began to dis
solve and melted into thin air like q dream. The
watchers thought that thoy saw something resembling
smoke mist form itself into the shape OF barrel,
but in moment 1t. too. gone. and the sun shone
again. and tho breeze blew Of old. and across the
ned the birds singing among the trees.
The Aigsr boom had passed out upon the great un.
known