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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-07-01

Elegant line of Mems Silk stripe, Elan
nelette and Donnet Shirts. A
new line of neckwear in all the
latest styles.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1892-12-24

Throughout the Ukraine, or little
Russia, Christmas is observed as a great
sacred day. Weeks before Christmas
preparations for welcoming the SO called
"Christman kutia" BARLEY grits) are go
ing on in a peasants hut.
The hut is whitewashed, the floor and
polatia (bed of boards) are scrubbed, the
holy images, or ikons, on the walls are
adorned with coarse linen towels en-
broidered, and a few crosses, neatly
made of straw or hay, are nailed upon
the ceiling and wall.
A bench covered with hay is placed at
the corner under st. Nicholas image,
upon which rests the pot with the sacred
kutia.
The head of the family, after offering
prayer and expressing a few wishes be-
fore the kutia-such as that the next
summers crop may be abundant, or
that general prosperity may crown his
home-takes his seat at the head of the
table. His example is followed by the
rest of the members.
The pot with the kutia is soon placed
before them, and after a few more little
formalities is devoured with great APP
petite. After this is done all dress them
selves in their best clothes and start out
RI church.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1892-12-24
STAGE GllNTS:

The memoirs of Tomasso Salvini are
in press.
Sadie Seaman, the star Of mora Ma
chree," died suddenly in New York city
recently.
Nat q. Goodwin has engaged Lizzie
Hudson-Collier as leading lady in place
of Mabel Amber.
George E. Vail, an American resident
Of Paris, has just had a one act play &C
cepted by one of the Boulevard theaters.
Negotiations are in progress which
may result in the temperance of Mime.
Patti in Italian opera in London this
winter.
Henry E. Dixey expects that his
"Adonis the Second will be ready for the
Chicago engagement beginning on Nov.
90. The piece is in two acts.
Colonel j. H. Mapleson's action against
Nine. Melba, the prima donna, for
breach of contract, is likely to be tried
early in December in London.
Paderewski is progressing so rapidly
toward health that there is promise of
the fulfllment Of all his American en-
gagements except the earlier concerts of
the series
Lee Ottolengin has purchased" "A Scan-
dial in High Life" by Edgar Selden, au-
thor of .McKenna's F~lirtations." The
piece will be produced in the spring and
sent on tour next season.
Signor Campobello is organizing an
opera company in Memphis to sing in
that city and undertake a tour of west
ern places. His prima donna will be
Mrs. s. T. Carnes. o leading society
woman Of Memphis, and wife of General
Carnes, who is said to be in sympathy
with the enterprise.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1892-12-24

The practice of decking churches with
the evergreen is very ancient, says Chat
terbox. On this account our pious fore
fathers gave it the name of "holy tree"
of which our word holly is a corruption.
Duppa tells us ''that branches of this
tree were sent by the Romans to their
friends with their New Years gifts as
mathematical of good wishes, and the
custom is said to be nearly as old as the
building of Rome ITSELF" The holly
sometimes attains the height Of forty
feet, and when of this large size the wood
Is very valuable and is much used by
cabinet makers. 1t is white, hard, close
grained and takes a very fine polish.
When stained black it is an excellent
imitation of ebony. The long and
straight tough branches are often used
for whip handles and walking sticks.
The leaves of the holly near the ground
are frequently much more prickly than
those toward the top of the tree. This
circumstance forms the subject of a
poem by Southey, in which he says that
though in youth buffetings with the
world may call forth harshness, yet
a man ought to pray that unkind feel
ings may daily wear away
Till the smooth temper Of his age shall be
Like the high leaves upon the holly tree.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1892-12-24

ONE OR TWO PASSENGERS TURNED AND
LOOKED AT HIM.
How: Suddenly, without warning and
mercy. Even as ruin had darted upon
him should the blow descend upon Ray
mond.
When? At night. Night, with its aw-
full silence and mystery, should surround
and envelop the deed.
Where? In his own house-the house
RAYMOND had stolen from him. In its
fancied security, in its ~seclusion and ele-
gance, within calling distance of-of-
his wife-if possible, would the muir
derer find him.
The man in the corne Of the cal
laughed aloud. One OF two passenger:
near turned and looked at him, bu'
quickly withdrew their eyes. There
was no contagious mirth in that laugh
and the smile on the cruel face was the
smile of a fend.
That night he crawled into a slovenlJ
bed in a cheap lodging house ON the cas-
side. He missed the lonely celtic which
he had become accustomed, and fount
himself wondering if they would Civ
him his old quarters when he went back
Next day he prowled about the mudd.
streets seeking work. 1t was Christina
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1892-12-24
TURF

F. A. Ehret's retirement from the turf
has evoked universal expressions of re-
greet.
The sensational PAGER Carazo, which
reeled off a quarter in 311a seconds, has
been sold for $4,000.
DR.. McCully, of Toronto, is said to
have refused an offer of $40, 1000 for his
yearling colt Altoneer, by Sphinx.
The English Jockey club has filled
both its 5000 races to be run at New
market in 1895. Each received an entry
Of 1919.
G. j. Hamlin has given j. Malcolm
Forbes a refusal Of the mare Princess
Royal after her seasons engagements
are over.
No one can conscientiously deny that
Oueenie Trowbridge is a great racer.
The way Reif finished only a whisker
behind Strathmeath in the Country club
stamps McCafferty's mare as a prize OF
the first water.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1892-12-24

week, and everybody was too busy to
listen to him. He ate sparingiy and
boarded his little roll Of bills, counting
them over and over. A strange attrac-
ton lured him to the neighborhood OF
the bank where he used to work. At
the close of the somber day he stood
and watched the well dressed, well
groomed men emerge from the build
ing. '.That is the way | used to Look"
he said to himself, and then glanced
down al his plain clothes and coarse
shoes.
At night the Bowery glittered with
rows of lights that twink(ed like evil
eyes. johnson tramped for many
blocks, pausing now and then to gaze in
the windows ct the Christmas decora-
tons. There was one display which
fascinated him. In a cutters window
were stars, crosses and other emblems
formed of smooth, shining, sharp edged
knives. Johnson looked steadily at
them for a long time. Then he went in,
and selecting II particularly wicked
blade paid for it from the little roll OF
bills, thrust it III the breast pocket OF
his coat and resumed his tramp.
christmas, Christmas" he muttered
as he plodded on. ''What is Christmas
to me? I'd like to give John Raymond
a Christmas present, curse him." and
then suddenly he thought what a fine
thing it would be to drive that knife
home in Raymond's heart and attach a
piece of paper to the handle bearing the
inscription, "A Christmas present from
a loving friend"
"Ill do it,! he exclaimed. Yes. I'll do
it on the night before Christmas. What
a merry Christmas it will be for me-"
People brushed against him in the
throng. Children shrank at sight of his
scowling face. On, on he went, un-
mindful of his surroundings.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1892-12-24

he WAS lNNOSENi NELLI
Then johnson, listening, straining ev-
erv nerve there in the darkness, heard
an awful groan.
''What is it, John? the pain again?"
eyes, yes. Oh, this is terrible! Nelly,
| am dying.
"No, no, dear, you will be better pres
emily. Here, drink this"
The sufferer obeyed and sank back
exhausted on the pillows. Now"
thought johnson, "now is my time. l
can rush in and stab him before his
wife. Why do 1 not do it,
"Poor Nelly!' said Raymond again,
"to what have l brought you? All, sin
finds it's reward"
"Sin, john"
eyes, sin. Nelly, l am dying. must
speak, must tell you alp
"Hush, dear, you are excited. Listen
now. I'll sing you to sleep, and tomor
row, Christmas morning, you will DO
better"
And then to the Ishmaelite, his hand
against every man, outside there in the
darkness, foated in Nelly's sweet voice
He's the Lily of the Valley,
The Bright and Morning Star.
But she was interrupted.
81 must speak," moaned the sick man.
81 will tell you"
Then the door was softly pushed open,
| and the startled couple saw him. His
| face was pale, his features working, and
tears were raining down his cheeks.
"No, john" said the Ishmaelite, edo
not speak"
But not TO be outdone in generosity,
Raymond raised himself, and with one
supreme effort pointed to Johnson, cry
ing:
"He was innocent, Nelly"
And the bright morning star of Christ
mas shone through the window on three
people, two of whom knelt by the bed
holding the icy hands Of the other. Both
on the white face of the dead and the
living face of the Ishmaelite had set
tied the peace which passeth all under.
standing.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1892-12-24
THE LATEST NOVELTIES.

Flat bodied silver pepper boxes are
new.
A hand of silver mounted on a stand
ard Is a paperweight.
Oblong forms seem to be superseding
round forms, even in tea sets.
An antique silver key supported by a
a chain is used to hang keys on.
Two slender ever of glass covered
with pierced silver, and slender glasses
likewise covered, are a new liquor set.
Candlesticks after French models,
with square bases and tops, are good
style. The latest candlesticks are in rich
Italian styles and higher.
Cheese scoops, ice cream knives and
special implements of this sort have per-
forated ornaments carried into the body
of the metal from the upper side.
Spiral and parallel flutes hold their
own in ornamentation. Gold lined bread,
cake and berry dishes, with flutes curv-
ing sheilwise and in parallel lines, are
charming.-Jeweler's Circular,
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1892-12-24

upon the face Of a woman who was sit
ting three seats from him. A pale, thin.
shabbily dressed woman.
1t was Nelly!
When she rose to go he followed her.
AS she hurried away he stealthily crept
behind her, his hand involuntarily
clutching the knife over his heart.
Up a rickety flight of stairs she went,
and close behind came her pursuer. She
opened the door ON the third landing
and went in. He crouched outside,
holding his breath.
The door remained ajar.
He looked in and marked the poor
room, with its wretched belongings. He
saw the bed and the sick man bolstered
up by fiabby pillows.
"Is that you, Nelly" he heard Ray
mond say. II thought you would never
come"
"Well, John, dear, l just al into the
rink a moment to hear the singing. 1t
sounded so sweet as | came along. Here
is your medicine now"
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1892-12-24

Dashaway-Well, Uncle Ebony, what
are you going to have for your Christ
mas dinner?
Uncle Ebony-Tze gwine to have a fat
and sassy turkey, sab.
Dashaway-Why, l thought you told
me not long ago you didn't expect to
have one.
Uncle Ebony-No, sab, 1 didn't; but 1
done moved out oh dat neighborhood
since den.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1892-12-24

Among other quaint customs still ex-
tant are those of the "mummers' and
mummings at Christmas, all common
in Oxfordshire, England. Some wear
masks, some black their faces and others
dress Enthusiastically. They go about sing
ing:
A merry Christmas and a happy New Year,
Your pockets full of money and your cellars
full of beer.
But this is the convivial side. At this
time the following apparently senseless
lines are sung by the yeoman of Somer-
setshire:
Here comes l, fiddle man Jan,
With my zword in my han.
If you don't all do
AS you be told by l.,
I'll zend you all to York
Vor to make apple pie.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1892-12-24
December.

Oh, happy hearts, list to the Ginning bells!
Oh, y~earning souls. list to their sweet ~refrain!
1t is the echo which forever tells
Of ''pessce on EARTH amid its joys and pain.
Wreathe holly berries and pale mistletoe
In garlands for the joyous Christmastide;
The year is buried, and the Christening snow
Falls like a benediction far and wide.
-ClaraLe Puckette in New Orleans Picayune.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1892-12-24
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w. hand naooan x ), .,;, III. man
as he grasped his late j%ailer's hand;
"goodby," a bit huskily. Il thank
you-sir-for all your kindness''-
"Oh, that's all right! said the warden
cheerily. Il try to do what's right;
that's all. Just you do that in the
future, Henry, and l shall never see you
mere again. Good luck to you"
The great doors changed behind Henry
Johnson as he stepped out OF the prison,
where he had served six years, four
months and twenty-five days-not the
full sentence he had received, for the
benefit of the allowance for good be-
havior had been his. But six years is a
long time, long enough to change a man
for better or worse
With q new suit of clothes, a ticket to
New York and twenty-tlree dollars
johnson walked away. once more a free
man
He had looked forward to this day for
years. He had dreamed of it on his
hard bed in his lonely cell-the day on
which he would be liberated. on which
his revenge would begin.
1t was here at last. Johnson was sur
prised at his sensations. Instead Of
shouting, leaping or crying for joy, he
was walking along as quietly as though
setting out on a visit to friends.
All, friends! The word brought him
to a realizing sense Of what was before
him. Friends indeed! In all the wide
world had he a single friend?
With lightning rapidity the events OF
the last eight years swept before him.
He saw himself honored and respected,
holding d position of trust in a banking
house, laying by a tidy little sum for
the home which was to be hls-and hers
in the near future.
Then came the scandal, the emhezzle-
ment, the mystery, the plot which
wrecked his life and sent him to prison
for a crime of which he was innocent.
Then, through that inexplicable channel
bv which news drifts from the outer
world to those in prison, he had learned
of the prosperity Of the man who IN ms
soul he was convinced had ruined him,
and of his marriage to the woman John
son had loved.
The train for New York swept around
the curve, and the smoothly shaven maj
in the i'll fitting Clothes with despair on
his face and hell in his heart, crept on
and skunk into a corner by the door. lie
peered out the window to catch a last
glimpse of the high stone wall and tbs
| sentry stalking solemnly up and down.
GLOW 0 will | be back" he asked
himself.
Then as the gloom deepened on h's
haggard face he muttered, When
! come back it will not be for embezzle
ment. but for murder"
For johnson had ii those SIX dreary
years of captivity calmly and coolly
formulated his plan Of revenge. Ell
had decided to kill John Raymond. his
former friend and business associate
lust as he would Kill Il viper that hac
stung him.
How-when-where! were the word;
which tangled ceaselessly through hi;
brain, keeping time to the gathering Of
the wheels over the rails.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1892-12-24

HEREVER it oc-
ours, Christmas
is king Of the
holidays. In the
northern home
s t e Il, on the
southern planta-
ton, among those
who go down to
tstba Goa in shipS ~
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1892-12-24
ROYAL KRIS KRINGLE
THE KING Vice. ScEPTER IS A
FOLLY C;7AHCH.

How ST, Nicholas Became the Santa Claus
of Today-Christmas as 1t Is Celebrated
North and SOuth--An Old Plantation
Scene.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1892-12-24
Mum.

Dashaway-I hear, Bobbie, that you
got a train Of cars for Christmas and
they had an accident. Tell me all
about it.
Robbie-I can't say a word. You see.
I am n of the officers of the road.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1892-12-24
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The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1892-01-05

iugs radical change. I resided in
Macon county, Missouri. until 1879,
moving in that year to Lamar county,
Texas. l had resided in Missouri
nearly two decades and my recollect.
ion is that, in those twenty years,
Missouri usually had very cold
weather about this time of year.
have seen the thermometer indicating
twenty degrees below zero in the
early part Of December and weather
of that tone continued with but sligh,
variation until the middle of Eebru'
airy. True. there is mole snap to the
air here, at this time, than We ever
feel in Northern Texas, but I was
agreeably surprised on goiog to Ma.
con county q fortnight ego 70 HDd The
weather 60 summer like. Looks q
though you had been importing some
of our sunsy Texas weather. I Wal
surprised too. at the growth Of Soda.
liza. You certainly have q go-ahead
town and while I haven't been able
to see much Of it between trains, il
seems to have regular Western hum
about it."
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1892-01-05
PERSONAL.

-Mrs. Ferguson of Kansas City, y
6icher guest.
A. F. Collins, OF Blackvater, was in tbs
city yesterday.
L. N. Dsfoe Of California, No was =
the city yesterday.
&C. W. Moore of Independence is regis.
tered at the Kaiser.
%. p. Herring of Vinits, I. T., is .
. guest at the Kaiser:
j. W. Livingstone, of Versailles, is VIC
iting friends in the city.
&C. II. Mccullough of Estill. was
visitor in the city Yesterday.
g. Warner of Holden, No., wss regis
tered at the Sicher yesterday.
w. J. Ksmper and wife Of Harrison
vile are stopping at the Kaiser.
"A. W. and Thos Moore OF Fayeste,
were visitors in Sedalia yesterday.
p. A. Elder and D. H. McCreisht Of
Lima, O., are stopping st.the sicher
w. F. Impey and y. Highleyman, Of
St. Louis, are registered At the Sicher.
F. Raymond of Lexington, came in
last night and is stopping al the Kaiser.
L. p. Wilson, agent of the Daniel
Boone company, Was registered at the
Sicher yesterday.
Misses May and Jennie Jaynes 70
turned yesterday morning from visit to
friends in Kansas City.
Mr. D. E. Kennedy came in Yesterday
morning from . visit on New Years day
With friends at Jefferson City.
Mr.. E. F. Grssham leaves 10 morrow
for Louisville, XIV where he goes to a.
tend the Hospital medical college.
The Misses Eta Jones and Ella holly
are visiting their old school mates Miss
Sadie and Daisy McGowen in Sedalia.-
Wa1aw Times.
DIR A. W. Moore and interesting son
Thomas Of Fsyette, were in town . few
hours last night and made the BAsoo .
pleasant call. The doctor was on his way
70 Hot Spings, Arkansas, where he goes 70
take an outing for . fortnight to regain
health.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1892-01-05
ITS EXCELLENT QUALITIES

Commend to public approval the Cali.
fosnia liquid fruit remedy Syrup Of
Figs. Il 10 pleasing to the eye, and
to the taste and BY gently acting on
the kidneys, liver and bowels, II
cleanses the system e6ectually, there.
BY promoting the health and comfor,
lcf ali who use it.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1892-01-05

'sNext to finding stud or a CELLAR
button which has rolled underneath q
bc1 or a dressing case, I do not be-
iieve there is anything that disturbs Q
man temper IS much ss the tying up
of q book" said . lady clerk in q
book IRE to the Gossiper. "Not
one man in fifty can DO it unless he
has had experience in q store where
the tying up Of parcels becomes an
operation which requires no careful
attention. The average man spoils
lots OF p lper, drops the string, and
from making his fingers all thumbs,
finally arrives at the result of miser-
able job. It is much the best way to
have some experienced friend do the
work"
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1892-01-05
NEW YEARS RECEPTION
Given Under the Auspices Of the
Y. u. c. A.

A highly enjoyable occasion, to all
who attended, was the regular New
Years reception given under the aus
pices Of the Y. N. G. A. at theil
rooms Friday night.
Fully two hundred and fifty. Of
whom about one hundred were mem.
bers of the association, united their
voices in the happy expressions that
made the splendid building resound
with merriment.
An especial feature of the exercises
were the gymnastic exhibitions, to.
gether with several musical pieces
rendered by the following quartette :
Misses Helen Gallie and Anna Mertz,
Messrs. George Menefee and Earnest
Clark.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1892-01-05
NILES NERVE AND LIVER PILL

Act on . new DrlpcipIe-rezulAting the
liver, stomach and bowels through the
nerves A new discovery. Dr.. Miles
Pills speedily cure billiousness, bad taste
torpid liver, piles. constipation. On
squaled for men, women, children. Small.
est, nildest sursstl 50 doses, IS cents
Samples free, at A. T. Flsischman'S.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1892-01-05
WHO is ED. SMITH,!
Anyhow He Makes . Plucky
Eight.

The telegraph sends . report of q
prize fight which took place near
Laredo, Texas, between s. d. Butler,
OF San Antonio, and Ed. Smith, Of
Sedalia, Mo. The affair was kept
quiet around town and only Q few
knew of the fight, and many thought
it would occur in the town Of Nuevo
Laredo, Hacks left the town one BY
one, ana buggies followed. to q point
up the river where the North Laredo
Land and Irrigation Company have
headquarters, where skiffs were in
waiting to carry :he people to the
other side. On arriving there Q
24-foot ring was staked of and time
keepers were chosen from residents
of Laredo, Texas. Mr.. Samuel
Graves of San Antooio, seconded Ell.
Smith, with Jake Hilderbrand as
bottle holder. Henry Mayer Of San
Antonio, seconded Butler, with Joe
B title q bottle holder. Mr.. Henry
Fisher of Laredo, was chosen as
referee. Time was called at $40 and
the fun began. The match was for q
purse Of $3.50 . side and gate receipts
which were collected before the skiffs
carried parties across the river. The
agreements were read, which were 10
the effect that Ed Smi b, oh .mpion
lightweight Of Missouri, was to knock
out S. D. Butler, of San Antonio. in
ten rounds, Marquis of Queensbury
rules, the winner to take the gate
receipts also.
Nine rounds were 70 ight and the
tenth opened up with the iniri knock
down for Butler, Smith almost reeling
under the Ropes. Smith rallied, q
clinch followed and - Z they were
parted Butler was bleeding profusely.
After the parting the excitement was
intense in this round. a. '}u,ier was
bleeding badly and his %.ends wor-
afraid be would not hold out. Line
was called on the tenth round ct 4:15
and Butler was declared the winner.
Tho gloves used we're 4 ounces in
weight.
Before the principals left the ring
Sam Graves, second for Smith, chal.
lenged Butler for . fight to a finish
Tor $500 any time within Two months.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1892-01-05
((4l;ll3!f|l3
POSTPONED FUNERAL

The remains Of Mrs. j. W. High
leyman, who died at Window, MIMI,
on last Thursday, will not arrive in
the city until tonight, and it i not
definitely known at what time ~
funeral will occur. Mrs. Highley-
man was "a years of ego. and very
highly esteemed. She was the mothsr
of Il. r. and 6. L. Highleymsn, Of
this city, I. D. Highlsyman, of Che.
tops, Kss., and Mrs. L. ]. Greer and
Mrs. Belle Le Terneu. Of Windon,
MINI.
LATER.
The funeral services will occur q
2 o'clock Monday evening from ~
First N. E. church.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1892-01-05
NEW FIRMS.

Mesrs. ]. B. Dodge and ]. D.
Donnohue yesterday went into part
nership in the real estate and 1W.
ance buainess. The gentlemen -
both young and enterprising and VII
no doubt build up . very succsfsB
business.
Mis- Lizzie and Madge Arnold lave
Just started . racket store at No. n
Ohio street. Both are energetic and
smart ladies and will we'll deserve 10
patronage which they no doubt vin
enjoy.