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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1893-12-21
kalss kRINcLe.

4 CosruDeaea - the words CArase Ch1la
Aew Applied 10 sansa Claas.
In these days Kriss Kringle u LOOKED
upon ~ an alternative name for Santa
Claus; but. in tact. he is, etymologic.
ally ard historically, totally different
being. though the two percentages Have
been welded into one in the popular
imagination. A very small knowledge
of German reveals the fact that KRIS
Kringle b simply q corruption of the
word ''Christkindlein," or Christ child,
whose connection with the Christmas
festival is too obvious to need explana-
ton. But what seems inexplicable il
how the Christ child Of the past, the
Holy One. whose nativity is the subject
Of commemoration in that feast which
we call Christmas, should have evolved
into the white haired, white bearded,
merry hearted and kindly old pagan
whom we call indifferently Kriss Kringle
or Santa Claus.
Yet at the very moment when we have
come face to face with this apparently
insoluble paradox we have reached the
solution which seemed impossible when
We strove to understand the much less
startling Transformation of st. Nicholas
into Santa Claus.
We remember that the Christmas fes-
tival Of today is q gradual evolution
from times that long antedated the
Christian period; that though it cele-
brates the mightiest fact in the history
Of Christendom it was OVERLAND upon
heather festivals, and many of its attend
ant Observances are mere adaptations of
pagan to Christian ceremonial.
This was no mere accident. It was a
necessary measure at q time when the
new religion was forced ON a deeply
superstitious population. In order to
reconcile heather converts to the new
faith and to make the wrenching of the
old ties as painless as possible these rel
les OF paganism were preserved under
modified externals, exactly as the an
tique columns were transferred from an.
cient temples to adorn the Christian ba-
silicas.
In course of time, as the idea of mum
dane merrimont rather than religious
specification at the period of Christmas
became the predominant one. st. Nicho-
las or Santa Claus lost his asceticism, be-
came ruddier, jollier, more rubicund in
aspect, while the Christ child faded
more and more into the background, I'M.
til at last the very name of the latter
under the slightly different form Of
Kriss Kringle was transferred to his
successor. Selected.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1893-12-21

Lord Henry Bentinck, though he was
shortsighted and had to wear glasses,
was an admirable rider and q most pop
ular master Of hounds. It was he who
inquired from a rash cavalier who was
overriding his hounds, ''May ask, sir,
do you smell the fox!" and who said to o
large landed proprietor suspected of vul-
pecidal acts, on his remarking that be
regarded particular wood as quite q
seminary for foxes, 81 think, general,
you mean cemetery
Spending Christmas with friend,
Lord Henry was asked at luncheon BY
the rector after service in q church
which had been profusely adorned with
evergreens, but In which the congrega-
ton had been small, what he thought OF
the decorations. II thought" he re.
piled, that there was plenty Of cover,
but very little game."-San Francisco
Argonaut.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1893-12-21

In Staffordshire, England, the children
when hanging mp their stockings on
Christmas eve repeat the following
rhyme addressed to the good fairy Of
Christmas. believing that it viii infslli-
bly, insure the bringing of whatever gift
they most desire:
Christmas fay Of Christmas day.
Let ne wish what wish I may,
Il think. With love, q you
You VIII make ny wish eome tzuA
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1893-12-21
Castoria.

"CAeAoria IL an excellent medicine fer chill
dfen. Mothers have repeatedly told mo of its
good eject upon their Children
DE-. G. c. Osooop,
Lowell Mass
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1893-12-21

"OsssAsES . Wougu - eMl1oW,"
q tccA wxstA 6siisss. sset sssAsd fse NJ
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1893-12-21
I OLD CHRISTMAS SONGS.


saered-Words OF slapls Fen.
For the most part the old songs speak
with the voice Of poverty appealing to
wealth, and 90 it il not strange that
Christs humble birth should be dwelt
upon. On that ground at least the sup
plicants seem to feel their nearnes to
the Man of Sorrows who had nowhere
to lay his head. The ever recurring plea
to the rich to give aims of their goods
gifts Of the days gladness"-is q re-
minder OF the one who came not to be
ministered unto, but to minister" The
familiarity with which sacred things are
touched is not irreverence, but rather
the innocent freedom of the child to
whom God seems kind father and Jesus
gentle elder brother.
The holy names are almost always
coupled with some adjective expressive
OF affection ''sweet Jesus" MARY
midland the pretty Cornish carol tells
how the Virgin was called Modryb
Maya, ''our dear Aunt Mary" by the
people on the lamar side. The honest
Christian must often feel inclined to
avert his face from the asperities, con-
troversies and prosecutions of warning
creeds, but in these strains that survive
from an age that is past we find only the
loving and tender side of religion-the
words Of simple folk who were not
afraid to creep close to the Fathers knee
and lay hold upon his robe.
In many Of these old songs the good
cheer peculiar to the day is dwelt upon,
with frank delight which reminds one
of the child's innocent joy of anything
sweet in the mouth" Thus runs one
exultant strain:
you merry, merry souls.
Christmas is a-coming.
We shall have flowing bowls,
Dancing, piping, mumming.
The materialistic bard waxed enthusi-
astic over
The lardcrs full of beef and pork,
The gamers filed with corn,
and each stanza Of one of the carols
winds up with the appetizing burden,
plum pudding, goose, capon, mince pie
and roast beef" Father Christmas was
esteemed as entering like q man."
when EARNED with spit and dripping
pam" After a year of hard work and
hard living the poor folk looked forward
to a lavish feast, and it is small wonder
that their minds dwelt chiefly upon such
dainties as
Delicate minced pies
To feast every virgin;
Capon and goose. likewise
Drawn and dish of sturgeon.
From Seedlings Ancient Christmas
Carols" is taken g Masters, In This HAIL.
one of the quaintest and most pleasing Of
the lays that were sung by the Yuletide
minstrels N the days of old:
To Bethlehem did they go, the shepherds three.
To Bethlehem did they 60, TO see whe'r it were
SO OK no.
Whether Christ was born OF mo-
To set men free.
Masters, in this hall,
Hear ye news today
Brought over sen,
And ever you pray,
NOVEL;. NOVEL;, NOVEL;!
Sing weclear;
Holpen are all folk on earth
By Gods Son SO dear.
New Orleans Times-Democrat,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1893-12-21
Calling for Rock Island
Brewing Co., Beer.
The Best Beer Made,
On Tap everywhere.
TRY 1T.

The Rock Island Brewing Company, success
ors to George Wagner's Atlantic Brewery. |.
Huber's City Brewery and Raible & Stengers
Rock Island Brewery, as we'll as Julius Junge's
Bottling Works. has one of the most complete
Brewing establishments including Bottling de-
partment in the country. The product is the
very best. Beer is bottled at the brewery and
delivered to any part Of the tri-cities, and may
be ordered direct from the head offices o. Mo-
line avenue by Telephone.
The Republican journal., 1893-07-20
The Fruit Crops.


h-'t i-'''lN'' i-fi''hI> ff''3N Al.4r n IA
lhe annual report upon the irlut crops
OF Ne" tngtand ana Ne" ork State as
prepared eo-J"ntlN ny the New England
Homestead u Springfield. Mass, and the
NV PIX Homestead Of Syracuse. n. l.,
"a> published last week. Replies recelv
ed from AL the fruit growing sections in
dlcate THAT the crop prospects il New Eng
iaiW We're exceedingly bright up to July
L ffNif buds OF nearly all KINDS set and
the crop developed rapidly. Peaches Will
probably give the lagest yield IN years.
Apples aie dong fairly well. although
Baldwns have failed to give even an av-
efagc crol. In nearly all cases good mar
ket> are reported, and fruit raiser> are
Aopeful ~ good returns. Wild berries are
very prolific and the cultivated varieties
Wlll produce full yield. Cranberry
glp"els in the eastern portions Of Mass;l-
rhuSetts report q good harvest az paving
Pllres. Y mere spraying has been proper
~ all eases, give good returns. IN
-evts. bIigbts and fungus diseases
Plan about the ll~llal amount Of havoc,
blii fruit growers arc beginning tN lessen
rheil aepleflafions bY the ll>e If spravin q
mixtures ll Maine, Nrw Hampshire
ana Vermont tile trout season j. exceed
iugiN haGkW3i and in many eases til.
strawberry cr9p lias been total failure
;ilc t4n~t of Rhode Island. Reports e0v-
ewing all sections OF New York show n
The Republican journal., 1893-07-20

WALDO SS.-In C0urt WE Probate. Held NJ Bel
w fast, IN me second Tuesday Of July, Na3
ANNIE W. ELLIS, Adnini>tratriN on the estate
ot ALFRED e,. Ell ITS, late IF Belfast iii ~t
County, deceased. having presented her IN amt
final account n administration If said estate fuI
allowance.
Ordered. That notice thereof he given, three
weeks successfully, III the Republican journal,
printed i'll Belfast. i'll said County that All persons
interested, may attend at Probate Court, IN he
Held at Belfast the second Tuesday ri Angus
next ami show cause. if any they nave. WHY the
said account should not he allowed.
GEO. f. JOHNSON. jal:ge.
a tfue ropy- Attest
JKREH y. PARKER. Ee-i-tea.
The Republican journal., 1893-07-20
Dental Notice.

mr. LOMBARD has made arrangements with
~ Dr- Alton Jordan of Bangor, take charge
Of his Searsport and Stockton offices. DR.. Jordan
WIN be in Searsport except Tuesdays and satnr-
days. Tuesdays in Stockton and Saturdays in
Belfast DR.. Lombard will be in Searsport Sat
urdays usual loft
The Republican journal., 1893-07-20

tan ral,4n tgi. sna-
"a -J....;..
'P s'.3'' W. ''''
Ibe -c.nitv VT
anai snae8 more ia~S WI
4liiiced nj rIu0it,
81 A5iie NJ.
t-ml Interest >ee
b arfi d Agriculture
eall II Bowdeimham
iiperniug tie yieId
The Republican journal., 1893-07-20
N. S. LORD,
Sail Maker.

And maker Of tents awnings, carpets, etc, At the
bull ling swan 4 sbley Co.'S wharf tosmer,
occupied by Capt, Geo. I. Osborn.
SATISFACTION ,ilARA STEEp.
The Republican journal., 1893-07-20

Icons LIVER GRANILER CURES INDIGEs
TON.
The Republican journal., 1893-07-20

Strong nerves, sweet sleep, good appetite.
healthy digestion. and best of all, PURE
BLOOD, are given by Hoods Sarsaparila..
"Nou seem to have good deal of faith in
aoetors,' said the friend of the sick man
81 have, was the reply: "a doctor would
ir foolish to let Il good customer like me
die
Lack Of vitality and color-matter in the
}flhS causes the HAIR to fall ont and turn
gray we recommend Halls Hair Remover
tn prevent badness and gravness.
Mrs. Clae>er rs that gentleman stand
ing nv the tloor i friend OF yours ." Mrs.
Wllaikef, ''Oh, no. indeed That's my hus-
band /"
Whether Pasteur ana kochs peculiar
modes Of treatment will ultimately prevail
or nNi, their theory Of INSTRUMENTATION
the correct one, though not original. 1t
WAS ON this theory That DIR. j. q. Aver, If
lowell, Mass. nearly fifty wears ago, formlt-
lated Ayers sarsaparlla.
Priscilla. 4'she Iook, III proud as If The
Who'll, world we're under Her feet" Brunei
a We'll, gaod part Of it, She il from
Chicago,
II WAS nroStratel with severe bilious,
complaint, writes Erastas Southworth, Of
Rarn Nh, After yatny trying a number
A remeaia-. ! MAS inalIy induced d t;.lse
Avers Ftl@ hAd scarcely taken tv bosses
When w.,7 completely cured
The olHpg ONE. 'tTil4 happfcst tinle Ill lny
ita Mas whcn ! was approaching woman
hpad rhr other. t'Nt~ hut NOW you li-
ways sertn happiest @ten approaching ina.i-
h@ad
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1893-05-03
THE OVERFLOW OF EUROPE
Immigrants Making a Grand Rush
For United States
RUSHING THE COMPLETION
Throngs of Sightseers Visit World g
Fair and View the Splendors of
the Buildings
RUSHING THE COMPLETION

New YORK, May 2-There is big
rush Of immigrants for this country,
several thousands being now on the
ocean, headed for this port. The
reason for the rush is that the new inn
migration law goes into effect tOmor-
row. Steerage passengers on all steam
ships leaving all foreign ports on and
after May s will be subjected to the
new system of questions on arrival,
and will come under control of the new
board of inspectors. To forestall this,
many have already taken passage and
they will be here in swarms next week
Ten thousand Italians left Marseilles on
eleven steamships, which have just
sailed from that port, the Belgravia
bringing ] 400. There are 300 more
bound from Rremen, and there is i'm
migration from other ports equally as
large.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1893-05-03
A BLUE CANYON ASSAULT.
Charles Magee BrutaIIy Beaten on
the Head With a Gun
LOST THE POWER OF SPEECH
Logging Business on Lake Whatoom
Growing Rapidly-oeneral News
of the Bay Cities

A report reached the Bay yesterday
of an aggravated case Of assault and
battery which occurred at Blue Canyon
on Monday. The assailant was one
Jack Dowell, who is said TO bear an
unsavoTy reputation as a bully, and his
victims are John Johnson, formerly an
engineer on the lake steamer Mike An
derson, and Charles Magee, who Is well
known i'm Fairhaven. The accounts of
the assault are meager and somewhat
conflicting, but from. what could be
learned yesterday, 1t seems that there
has been some feeling displayed among
the residents of Blue Canyon over a
suit against the school district for ma
terial furnished in the construction of a
school house, and which went adverse
ly to the district; and the matter grew
and grew, and was embellished and
augmented, as is usually the case, until
it eliminated i'm some way or another
in the assault of Dowell upon johnson
and Magee.
Johnson only received black eye in
the fracas from sledge-hammer blow
from DowelPs fist, but Magee was
beaten on the head with a gun and
now lies in a precarious condition at
his home in Blue Canyon. 1t was re-
ported last night that he had died of
his injuries, but the report could not be
verified and is probably untrue.
A warrant was issued yesterday after
noon by Justice Hardin, on complaint
of John Johnson, for the arrest of
Dowell, and Constable White will 20
out to Blue Canyon today in search of
him. His mission will probably not be
successful, as it is said that Dowell has
skinned
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1893-05-03
OHIO FLOODS
City and Country Flooded by the Spring
Freshets

City and Country Flooded by the Spring
Freshets
CINCINNATI, May q The heavy
rains have ceased and cooler weather
prevails. Danger of a disastrous flood
in the Ohio river is not now imminent.
1t now stands fifty and half feet and
is rising only half an inch per hour.
The greatest damage is along the small.
er rivers of Ohio. The Miami is higher
than since 1884. Paper mills at Frank
lyn and Middleton were compelled to
stop work. Along the Little Miami
thousands Of acres of planted ground
were submerged. Along the Sciote the
same state of affairs exist. The city
park at Chillicothe is flooded, and bot
tom lands are all under water. Only
the absence of great rise from the
headwaters prevents an unusual flood
in the Ohio river.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1893-05-03
Empress of China Arrives

VANCOUVER, b. g., May 2-The Ca
madam Pacific railway steamer En-
press of China arrived at o'clock this
morning from Hong Kong and Yoko-
hama. She left Hong Kong April IL
and Yokohama April IA, reaching Vic
toria at p. m. yesterday. She brings
ITO saloon passengers, III japanese and
1856 Chinese, most of whom are for Port
land and Havana. She has 400 sacks
of mail. She had moderate winds
throughout, and but for hazy weather
near the coast, would have made re-
markably fast time.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1893-05-03
AN INQUEST HELD
Railroad Censured for Employing an
Inoapacitated Man on the Road

Railroad Censured for Employing an
Inoapacitated Man on the Road
SAN JOSE, May 2-The inquest was
concluded this morning on the remains
of Mrs. o. l.. Wheelock, killed by the
train while trying to cross the track
near the northerly city limits at 5
O'Clock last evening. The jury returned
Z verdict to the effect that deceased did
not use due caution i'm approaching the
track, and censures the railroad conf
pany for employing an engineer who
wac partially incapacitated for the
work by reason of one of his arms being
disabled; evidence having been given
at the inquest by an ex-engineer who
asserts that the train could have been
stopped quicker had the engineer been
able to use both hands. Mrs. Redfield,
a sister of deceased, and who was Sc
verely injured in the accident, is some
what improved today, although her re-
covery is still very doubtful.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1893-05-03
RUSHING THE COMPLETION
Thousands of Men Putting On the Fin
fishing Touches at the Worlds Fair

ThouBandS OF men PuttlnR On the f1n-
ishinR Touches at the Worlds Fair
CHICAGO, May Work on the un-
finished portion of the Worlds fair was
resumed this morning and thousands
of men were soon busily putting the
finishing touches on the great show,
while other thousands were at work
putting the exhibits in place. Teams,
loaded with wonders from the four
quarters Of the earth, passed here and
there among the buildings, and loco
motives, with loaded trains, pulled and
steamed through the grounds. In the
midst of all, throngs Of sight-seers
strolled through the grounds, mostly
engaged in getting an idea Of
the architectural splendors in position,
which, so far as outward appearance
go, are complete. This alone is greater
than can be accomplished in a single
daV.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1893-05-03
ABOUT TWO CITIES

G. +. Taylor, the popular manager Of
the Hotel fairhaven, received a fine lot
of trout the other day. They were caught
by A. II. Clarke, who besides being good
all around tinancier, II a pretty fair
sportsman himself. The fish we're caught
in Lake Terrell, which is said TO be- a
first-class place 70 catch fish and enjoy
oneself in the meantime. Mr.. Taylor re-
celved about forty pounds Of trout, which
only represents part Of Mr.. Clarke's
catch.
L. N. Griffin, Harry Oesterle. j. w.
Steadman and V. S. clifford are also fish
ing in Lake Terrell. They went up yes
terday, and II goes without saying that
they will return with well filled baskets
And a gentleman who recently Il he'd
In Lake Terrell Is authority for the state
ment that the other day he caught 2iO
pounds Of trout, and none weighed more
than quarter OF pound. This would
mean a catch Of not less that JGO trout,
and the time consumed In taking them
was only four hours. The gentleman who
tells the story Is beyond reproach and did
not tell IL for publication, but merely as
an evidence Of good faith. But this Is
the time Of year when fish stories are In
order.
different typewrlting machines, I'm a nail
road Office. The Remington. the Cali
graph and a half dozen other makes
we're spoken OF more or less fayorably and
difference in opinion still existed. "There
is one kind which you have not spoken
OF, said quiet man In one corner.
What Is it?" And the quiet man re-
marked: 81 understand they use
them In the court rooms Of the East.
They are so nicely constructed, that the
least vibration Of the atmosphere Is no.
tlceable. So that when a witness swears
wrongly, lawyer tells lie, or Judge
gives wrong instructions TO jury, the
sensitive instrument shows the difference
In the wave tones for the average man
will hesitate when he Is telling lie."
And there was a sOrrowful look upon the
faces OF four men as they thou ght that
even the cote" house, the forum, or the
pulpit would not be exempt from the
penetrating, narrowing little wave tone
producer" The words In quotations are
those Of the narrator.
James Marcus, the well known dry
goods man Of New Whatcom, Is back from
a three months visit to California, whittier
he went on account Of his health. He re-
turns much improved California, he
saws. Is quiet, and numbers are leaving
daily for the Worlds fair. This has a
tendency TO make business dull in the
Golden State, and few millionaires are
still left, but on the whole, Mr.. Marcus Is
OF the opinion that Washington Is a bet
ter state than California.
A party OF about eighteen people will
leave New Whatcom for the Worlds fair
on Saturday, over the Canadian Pacific.
Among those going are Mrs. III. II, Had
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1893-05-03
Relay Bicycle Race

CANAIoHARIE, N. Y, May "a
relay bicycle race between Boston and
Chicago is being accomplished under
difficulties, as the roads are deep in
mud from recent rains. The relay
passed through st. townsville at $50
O'Clock this morning.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1893-05-03
Another Crank Deed

GREsFORD, Wales, May 2-Mrs. w.
little, of this place, had in her employ
a groom named Spellard. He took
holiday yesterday and, returning in
the evening, entered his mistress bed
room and shot her. After kneeling
down and delivering prayer he blew
out his own brains.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1893-05-03
HOTEL ARRIVALS

AT THE FAIRnAvEN w NJ Languer-
our, Woodland, CAL; Nelson Bennett.
Tacoma; Hugh l. Cooper. Spokane; w n
Stilson, st. Paul; G / Sampson, New
York; J J Hicks. ir., Seattle; + Van
Stelnberg, Spirit Lake, Ia. Emmett n
Hill Oak Harbor
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1893-05-03

obliged to abandon their houses. Bot
tom lands on both White and Black
rivers are flooded for several miles, and
all crops are damaged or wholly des-
troyed. At Steelville, Mo-, waite poured
through the streets four feet deep,
flooding houses and many bridges are
washed away.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1893-05-03
Ousted From Office

TOPEKA, May 2-The supreme court
today granted writ of custer against
State Railroad Commissioner Mitchell,
removed by the Populists when they
came into power before his term Of
Office expired, but who refused to give
up the office and compelled the POpu-
lists to begin proceedings to remove
him. He will not appeal from the
decision.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1893-05-03
Merry War Goes On

DENVER, May 2-The Denver & Rio
Grande today further reduced the round
trip ticket to Chicago to $50, and $22 to
st. Louis. Other roads met the cut. 1t
is understood rates of 500 to Chicago
will be made this afternoon.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1893-05-03

Sullivan's charming opera "Contra-
bandista" has been presented in Am
erica but very few times. This evening
and Thursday evening the leading
musical talent of the Bay will present
it at Lighthouse theatre, New What
com. Reserved seats 81, at Hardy d
Scaman's; general admission 50 cents.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1893-05-03
Returning to Washin0ton

PITTsBURG, May 2-The train bear
ing President Cleveland and party
passed through here at 1880 this morn
ing. All the party were asleep. The
trip to this point was without incident.
Throngs gathered at the stations on the
way in the earlier stages Of the journey,
but the president was fatigued and did
not show himself.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1893-05-03
An ootoeenarian suicides

VIENNA, May 2-Baron Richard
Poeske, president Of an extensively cir
culated tourist journal, the Fremden-
blatt, committed suicide today by
jumping from fourth story window.
He was 80 years old. He feared the
loss of his eyesight.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1893-05-03
Missouri Floods.

ST. LOUIS, May 2-Advices from
South Missouri and Northwestern Ar
kansas are to the effect that the third
flood Of this year on White and Black
rivers is pouring down, doing great
damage to all kinds Of property. A
large part Of Poplar Bluff on both sides
Of the river is submerged. People were