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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-10-19

Mr.. Long in bis efforts to ridicnle
Mr.. Doster's views on government
said that he (Doster) could doubtless
have given our forefathers some
points on how to organize govern
ments. Not ten minutes later he said
Alexander Hamilton was n great
fnqncier but that he made a gr"at
mistake! Ard that mistake was 10 to
i. Now IT is greatly to he deplored
that Mr.. Long was not there to save
Hamilton the everlasting Disgrace Of
making a mistake, by giving him
some points on tuance.
Special sale Of boys overcoats at
about half price, at James Woods,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-10-19

The very best grades of paints
and oils, cheaper than the cheapest,
at Harmon's drug store.
SPECIAL SALE-Underwear at cost
on Saturday, October %. One day
only, at James Woods.
The Kahn Shoe aud Clothing
Company greet the HERALD readers
with new lad" this week. Rea d
and profit by it.
-Shlvely Magnetic Dental Co1n-
pany does all kinds of gold crown,
bridge and plate work, All work
done warranted.
If you can afford to be an noyed
by sick headache and consti patton
Don't use DeWitt's Little Early Ris
ers, for these little pill will Gu re them
Fisher & Co.
Hon. t. j. Close made very
telling speech Tuesday night. He
showed very plainly which party ia
vors the old soldiers, and which one
opposed pensions because the eastern
capitalists said 80.
One word describes it "perfec
ton" We refer to DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve, cures obstinate sores
burns, skin diseases and is a wei
known cure for piles. Fish or & Go.
Hon. Jerry Simpsons name wal
a conspicuous part Of the posters an
nouncing the republican meeting o
yesterday. "Verily, there's magic il
la populist's name, to draw a crowd
argue the republican lead yrs.
ALI that honesty, ex' 5erence an,
skill can do to produce perfect pill
has been employed in making de
Wits Little Early Riaers. The re
suit is a specific for sick headache
bllliousness and constipation. Fishe
& Go.
The republicans are publlshln
and circulating II staten snt to the @
feet that Mrs. Lease was paid $50 fc
her speech here. This they knew
be false when they told it, and onl
, shows how desperate the &. o. p. LEAD
ers are getting for argument
against the populists.
There will be en- oyster suppt
: at the Red Top school house, SIEVE
: miles north of Philllpsburg, on Il
Q evening Of October 81, for the pu
= pose OF procuring books for the
r brary. All are cordially invite
t Supper, 15c each; 300 per couple.
Our republican brethren continl
to resort to tricks. They advertise
o Joint meeting" on Bow creek, SOU
J, of Logan, for last Friday. The
g hoped by this means to draw eros
a thinking the people would take it
J, mean "joint discussion" But tht
n failed as usual, and after driving I
is aud down the creek for time the
Is speakers finally addressed themselv
d to a crowd OF half dozen or SO. til,
y returned home sadder il not wis
men.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-10-19
Niger head coal at
Smiths.

N~S44S@ SA@ ~
--Bickford will buy your hogs.
Buy your musical instruments at
Harmon's.
IF you want to sell land call Oh
or write to William Blssell.
Call on A. Vega for a hot or cold
lunch, fresh fruits, candies, etc.
Mrs. j. E. Mitchell has moved
her millinery store to the east side.
R. A. Handy has purchased the
Loar property, near the school house
F. @. johnson is improving his
residence by rebuilding and adding
to it.
Clothing, overcoats, etc, cheaper
than anywhere in the county at Geb-
harris
The W. @. I. U. will meet in the
M. E. church next Friday afternoon
at 4 o'clock.
Judge Pratt has opened a law
Office in the State Bank block. See
his card in this issue.
Go to Mrs. j. E. Mitchell fol
your fall and winter millinery. All
new goods and latest styles.
IF you want to buy farm cal
on or write to William Bissell, whc
can offer you good bargains on favor
able terms.
The Kensington Mirror ha'
changed hands. o. i. Reed surrend
ers the quill to Allen Sanford an(
Bert Cornell. The paper will here
after advocate the cause OF the PEG
pie.
Train wrecks are becoming alarm
ingly numerous lately. Nearly ever
daily contains one or more account
of such disasters which are almost al
ways attended with loss OF life. IN
matter should be investigated and tn
blame and punishment put where
belongs.
The Forrest City times., 1893-12-22

child cared not for that The light seemed still to call him in. What do you suppose the light came fromp Nothing but tallow candle which had been placed in an old cup with broken handle, in the window, as glad token of Christmas Eve. There was neither curtain nor shade to the little square window, and as the little child looked in he saw standing upon small wooden table branch of Christmas tree. The room was plainly furnished, but was very clean. Near the fireplace sat a lovely faced mother with little two year-old on her knee and an older child beside her. The two children were looking into their mothers face and listening to story. She must have been telling them Christmas story. l think. A few bright coals were burn ing in the fireplace, and all seemed light and warm within.
 The little wanderer crept closer and closer to the window pane. So sweet seemed the mothers face, so loving seemed the little children, that at last he took courage and tapped gently. very gently on the door. The mother stopped talking, the little children looked up. What was that, mother?" asked the little girl at her side. "I
The Forrest City times., 1893-12-22

"Surely" said the child to himself,
 "where there is so much gladness and happiness, some of it may be for me" So with timid steps he approached large and handsome house. Through the windows he could see tall and stately Christmas tree already lighted.
 Many presents hung upon it Its green boughs were trimmed with gold and silver ornaments. Slowly he climbed up the broad steps and gently rapped at the door. It was opened by tall and stately footman. who had on white gloves and shiny shoes and a large white cravat. He looked at the little child for moment. then sadly shook his head and said: Go down off the steps. There is no room for such as you here" He looked sorry as he spoke; possibly he remembered his own little ones at home and was glad that they were not out in this cold and bit ter night. Through the open door a bright light shone, and the warm air, filled with the fragrance of the Christ mas pine, rushed out through the door and seemed to greet the little wanderer with kiss. As the child turned back into the cold and darkness, he won dersd why the footman had spoken so, for surely, thought he, those little chil-
The Forrest City times., 1893-12-22
THE mlSTLETCE.
An Old Morse Legend Concerning the
 YuIetide Parasite.


 There are legends that give grounds for making the mistletoe an emblem of truth, of reconciliation, of good faith, honor, peace and good will toward all.
 Baldur was the summer god of the Norsemen, the northern Apollo, a be- ing of joyous brightness. and the son of Odin Islander and hatred ever seek a shining mark, as to bring down high game is more credit to their skill than to cause to fall that which some other marllsman has already wounded or perhaps even wing brolze;" therefore it was not surprising that the fire god Loki became thoroughly maddened with jealousy at Baldur's popularity. But even though Loki was god, and the fire god, too, he could not hurt Bal dur; for his mother Freyja had made him proof against the four elements and had exacted an oath from Nature not to harm her son. But the most careful plotter leaves some betraying trace behind, and Freyja had omitted to gain the allegiance of one little miserable shrub which she sad she thought too young and feeble to crave an oath from" Alas, therein she might as well have taken none other precau- tions, for while the one twig was free to harm Baldur was at Loki's mercy.
 Having through some inadvertence found that the mistletoe was free to do evil, ke sought the blind god of dark ness, Hodr, to do the deed for him. Malice and jealousy prefer more steady hand than their own to do their evil works; and he made an arrow from the mistletoe and placed it in Hodr's hand to hurl. Hodr's steady nerves hurled it well and Baldur fell dead, pierced through and through. This outrage aroused the righteous indig nation of the other gods and they re- stored Baldur to life. and dedicated to Freyja this, the only, means by which her son could be again hurt, and she wisely hung it high on the trees, tout of touch of the earth" so as to be above the power of Loki Then arose the custom of hanging the mistletoe and giving the kiss of peace under It. It was a guarantee tha: from it no more arrows could or should be made; the pledge of renewed trust, a new promise to do no further harm. -Keziah shelton in the Chautauquan.
The Forrest City times., 1893-12-22
HIS CHRISTMAS WISH.

'Twuz 'tarnal strange, you'll all allow. An credit me. It want no meanness-that I swow-nur jeal- ousy; But every time thet C'rismus come thet odd I
  Iwish't tn y'unguns d think knew ol Sandy I allus got right nervous-like tn day afore. An mebbe showed it wen we gander d round
 tn store A-buyin' nuts an candy an etsettyruz T make tn y'unguns think still more O Sandy CluZ An wen we'd stirred tn y'unguns' stumps up-
 stairs t bed An crammed their stockins full O stuff an stood tn sled Right in tn chimbly corner. tell you wuZ Jes' wishin' they suspek knew oI Sandy Cluz Mos unguns like their pop and nanny both right well. An C'rismus mornin' how they hug an laugh an yell An kiss you vile they make you taste O things. But dug Their love fer you seem like their love fer Sandy Cluz:
 J. A. Waldron in Judge
The Forrest City times., 1893-12-22

dren would love to have another com panion join them in their joyous Christmas festival. But the little chil- dren inside did not even know that he had knocked at the door.
 The street seemed colder and darker to the child than before, and he went sadly forward, say ing to himself: "Is there no one in all this great city who will share this Christmas with me?" Farther and farther down the street he went, to where the homes were not so large and beautiful. There seemed to be little children inside of nearly all the houses. They were dancing and frolick- ing about. There were Christmas trees in nearly every window, with beautiful dolls and trumpets and picture books, and balls, and tops, and other nice toys hung upon them. In one window the child noticed little lamb made of soft white wool. Around its neck was tied red ribbon. It had evidently been hung on the tree for one of the chil- drep. The little wanderer stopped be- fore this window and looked long and earnestly at the beautiful things in- side, but most of all was he drawn towards this white lamb. At last. creeping up to the window pane, he gently tapped upon it. A little girl came to the window and looked out into the dark street where the snow had begun to fall She saw the child, but only frowned and shook her head and said: Go away and come some other time. We are too busy to take care of you now" Back into the cold, dark street he turned again. The wind was whirling past him and seemed to say: Hurry on, hurry on, we have no time to stop. Iris Christmas Eve and every body is in hurry tonight"
 Again and again the little child rapped softly at door or window pane. At each place he was refused admission. One mother feared he might have some ugly disease which her darlings would catch; another father said he had only enough for his own children. and none to spare for beggar brats. Still another told him to go home where he belonged, and not to trou ble other folks.
 The hours passed; later grew the night, and colder grew the wind, and darker seemed the street. Farther and farther the little one wandered. There was scarcely anyone left upon the street by this time, and the few who remained did not seem to see the child. when suddenly ahead of him there ap- peared bright, single ray of light. It shone through the darkness into the child's eyes. He looked up smiling and said: ''I will go where the light beck ons; perhaps they will share their Christmas with me"
 Hurrying past all the other houses he soon reached the end of the street and went straight up to the window from which the light was streaming. It was poor, little, low house, but the
The Forrest City times., 1893-12-22

derer sat. His ragged clothes had changed to garments white aud oeaut- ful. His tangled curls seemed like halo of golden light about his head but most beautiful of all was his face, which shone with light so dazzling that they could scarcely look upon It.
 In silent wonder they gazed at the child. Their little room seemed to grow larger, the roof of their low house seemed to expand and rise, until it reached the sky. With sweet and gentle smile the beautiful child looked upon them for moment and then slowly rose and foated through the air, above the tree-tops, beyond the church-spire, higher even than the clouds themselves, until he appeared to them to be a shining star in the sky above, and at last disappeared from sight. The wondering children turned in hushed awe to their mother and then said in whisper: "Oh. mother, it was the Christ Child, was it not?' And the mother said in low tone: "Yes''
 And so, they say, each Christmas Eve the little Christ Child wanders through some town or village, and those who receive Him and take Him into their homes and hearts have given to them this marvellous vision which is denied to others Adapted from the German by Elizabeth Harmon for Chicago Stan- Ia
The Forrest City times., 1893-12-22

think it was some one tapping on the door," replied the mother. Run as quickly as you can and open it, dear, for it is bitter cold night to keep any one waiting in this storm" ''Oh, moth CT, l think it was the bough of the tree tapping against the window pane" 7" said the little girl. Do please go on with our story" Again the little wanderer tapped upon the door My child, my child," exclaimed the moth CT, rising, that certainly was rap on the door. Run quickly and open it. No one must be left out in the cold on our beautiful Christmas Eve"
 The child ran to the door and threw it wide open. The mother saw the ragged stranger standing without, cold and shivering, with bare head and all most bare feet She held out both hands and drew him into the warm, bright room. "Oh, you poor. dear child, come in as quickly as you can and get warm! Where did you come from and where are you going? Have you no home? Have you no mamma? Have you no Christmas to celebrate?'
 The mother put her arms around the strange child and drew him close to her breast. He is very cold, my children" said she. I've must warm him and feed him, and give him some clothes" And" added the little girl. i've must love him and give some of our Christ mas, too" Yes" said the mother, "but first let us warm him."
 So she sat down beside the fire with the child on her lap, and her own two little ones warmed his half frozen hands in their own, and the mother smoothed his tangled curls, and bend ing low over his head kissed the childs face. She gathered the three little ones together in her arms and the can dle and the drelight shone over them, and for few moments the room was very still. Then the mother whispered to the little girl, and the child ran quickly into the next room and soon re- turned with roll of bread and bowl of milk which had been set aside for her own breakfast the next morning.
 The little twO-year-old, who had slipped away from his mothers side, was happy that he, too, could help the little stranger by bringing the wooden spoon from the table. By and by the little girl said softly to her mother: May we not light the Christmas tree, and let this little child see how beauti- ful it will look?" "Yes," said the mother With that she seated the child on low stool beside the fire and went herself to fetch the few simple ornaments which from year to year she had saved for her children's Christmas tree. They were soon busy preparing the tree and lighting the candles. So busy were they that they did not notice that the room had filled with strange and beautiful light They turned and looked at the spot where the little wan
The Forrest City times., 1893-12-22

on the night before Christmas, a little child was wandering all alone through the streets of great city. There were many people on the street, fathers and mothers, sisters and brothers, uncles and aunts and even gray-haired grand fathers and grandmothers, all of whom were hurrying home with bundles of presents for each other and their little ones. Fine carriages rolled by, eX- press wagons rattled past, even old carts were pressed into service, and all things seemed in hurry, and glad with expectation of the coming Christ mas morning.
 From some Of the windows bright lights were already beginning to stream until it was almost as light as day. But the little child seemed to have no home and wandered about list lessly from street to street No one seemed to notice him, except perhaps Jack Frost, who bit his bare toes and made the ends of his fingers jingle. The north wind, too, seemed to notice the child, for it blew against him and pierced his ragged garments through and through. causing him to shiver with cold. Home after home he passed, looking with longing eyes through the windows, in upon the glad, happy chil- dren, most of whom were helping to trim the Christmas trees for the coming morrow.
The Forrest City times., 1893-12-22

the branch and with daisy on the lea fle haw thorn bush above and the primrose fair below, But the fairest bloom of all is the bonny Christmas tree. Fair the hillside orchards with apple blossoms sweet That fall in snows of promise. while young birds sing in glee; Glad the shining meadows where little lambs do bleat, But the gladdest stem that groweth is the merry Christmas tree. For its golden root of love uplifts to human The stately trunk of charity, that riseth brave and free: With fruit of holy deeds done by One who died for men, And the cross of Christ doth bourgeon in the happy Christmas tree: With fruit of holy deeds, that whoso eats shall know That joy divine of helpfulness that causeth grief to flee: The radiance loaned from Heaven to the dreary land below That sparkles in the leaves of the precious Christmas tree. Nor where it's branches rise, the blight of earth shall pass Like dark before the dawning, till every man may see Life's hidden virtues shining as violets in the grass Made fragrant by the shadow of the holy Christmas tree. And springtime of the soul at its coming draweth near With hope and peace and melody, with all de- lights that be- O shout ye little children, and carol loud and clear, For the dearest gift the year doth bring, the blessed Christmas treel
 Mary E. Blake, in N Y. Independent
The Forrest City times., 1893-12-22
THE CHRISTMAS DRUM.

am the merry Christmas drum. I'm gladly welcomed when come
 By Johnny, Dick and Freddy, And even grandpa with glow Commends my martial tones, altho'
 He says my voice is heady.
The Forrest City times., 1893-12-22

The liye-long day the boys are at The sounding of rat-tat-tat
 Upon my upper story, And, for the moment, papa says l mind him Of his thrilling days
 Upon the field of glory.
The Forrest City times., 1893-12-22

WANT to tell you tonight a story W h i c h has been told to little chill dren in Ger many for many h u n q re q S of years.
 Once rpon a time, a long, long time ago,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-06-27
PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS.
Tho PiDeI-Hospirai Property Decided
Upon as the Location Of This College.

At meeting of the College OF Physi.
clans and Surgeons held at tue oihco OF
DR.. Hunter McGuire last night, II was de
Gnltely decided to locate the college build
ing on the Pinel-Hospital grounds, where
will also be located the Richmond City
Hospital. As the hospital and college are
separate corporations, the latter will pur--
chase from the former sufficient ground
for their purposes. 1t is designed 70 erect
the college building ut once. ana
the following were appointed a committee
to secure plans and buds for the structure:
Drs. Hunter Mcclure. Moore, j, a. White.
Ross. aud Taylor. Should the building
not DE ready for occupancy by the fall. tho
hospital will furnish the college tempo
rary accommodations for classes.
Ii is understood that the Eye. Ear. ana
Throat lnfrmary will be moved to the new
college. aud it was announced last night
that a free dispensary would be opened at
the latter the lat of July. 1t was also
learned that negotiations are still pending
between the Sheltering Arms and the new
hospital. looking TO the former dlsposlng
of their property on Leigh street anu
building an annex TO the hospital
At the meeting last night Drs. Oppon-
himer, ChaIkiey, and j. A. White were ap-
pointed committee on the part OF the
college faculty to cooperate with COM
mittee of the Board OF Directors of the
hospital, consisting of Judge George l..
Christian and Hon. b. 4. Muntord. IN
urging the City Council TO extend the city
cas- and water-msins TO the Pinel pre-
pcrty. these committees VIII 60 before the
Council at its meeting Monday night next.
The corporators Of tbs hospital express
the intention of putting that institution
on the broadest possible foundation finan-
cielly. They desire TO make 1t q great
city hospital and to interest oil classes In
its success.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-06-27

son, the executive commissioner of tho
Virginia Worl6's-fair Commission. left for
.rgln's Saturday 10 bring his family to
.he ia,r. DR.. Appersou has spent the last
tnree months on the grounds. and is one
on tho most indcfatigable OF State execu-
tive commissioners.
Mt. VERNON MANSION.
The Virginia headquarters, the MI. Yer.
non mansion. receives much more atten-
ton from curiosity-seekers than any of the
state buildings. IL is packed during all
the hours whom IL is open to the public.
About 4,00O Virginians have already in
sscr6cd their names in the register. The
MI, Vernon mansion now flies the Virginia
streamets, The flag was hoisted the other
day by Is. Branson. OF Staunton. who is the
Iineai descendant of George WashinQton's
brother. Between fifty aud sixty Of tho
Merchants Association OF Maryland were
on the grounds Saturday and inspected
the Msryiand State Building. They will
be given an informal reception at this
building to-day. The Texas State Build
ing. which was the last one of the State
buildings TO be opened. 10 now open.
The commissioners of 1exas will tender
reception TO Miss Winnie Davis (the
Daughter of the Confederacy), who IL now
visiting the far with party Of friends. 1t
Is expected Miss DAVIS will accept the ten
dered hospltalities. The formal dedica-
ton of the Texas Building has been post
poned 10 July Goth. when the famous
Light Guards will be present and give ex-
hibItion drills for several days thereafter.