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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-12-21

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 child's
face. She gathered the three little
ones together in her arms and the cam
die and the freight 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 a 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-
full it will lookP" "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 childrens 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 a strange
and beautiful light. They turned and
looked at the spot where the little wan
derer sat. His ragged clothes had
changed to garments white aud beauti-
full. His tangled curls seemed like a
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
1t reached the sky. With a sweet and
gentle smile the beautiful child looked
upon them for a moment and then
slowly rose and hoated 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 1t notP"
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
dard,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-12-21

| you bere." 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
dered why the footman had spoken So
for surely, thought he, those little chill
dren would love to have another com
panion join them in their ioyous
Christmas festival. But the little chill
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: SIS
there no one in all this great city who
will share this Christmas with me2"
Farther and farther down the street he
went, to where the homes We're not so
large and beautiful. There seemed to
be little children inside of nearly all the
houses They were dancing and frolicls-
ing about There were Christmas trees
in nearly every window, with beautiful
dolls and trumpets and picture books,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-12-21

er, think it was the bough OF the
tree tapping against the window-pane," ?"
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
er rising, that certainly was a 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
1t wide open. The mother saw the
ragged stranger standing without, cold
and shivering, with bare head and al
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
warml 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. ''We must warm him and
feed him, and give him some Clothes"
And" added the little girl. 1--WE must
love him and give some Of our Christ
mas, too" Yes" said the mother,
"but first let us warm him."
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-12-21
HIS CHRISTMAS WISH.

'Twuz 'tarnal strange, you'll all allow. An
credit me-
1t want no meanness-that I swow-nur ieal-
ousy;
But every time thet Crismus come thet odd
wuZ
Iwish't tn y'unguns d think knew oil Sandy
Cluz
I allus got right uervous-like tn day afore,
An mcbbe showed 1t wen we gander' 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 yunguns' stumps up
stairs Z bed
An crammed their stockin's full o. stun, an
stood tn sled
Right in tn chimbly corner tell you wuz
Jes' wishin they suspek knew oil Sandy Cluz.
Mos yunguns like their pop and nanny both
right we'll
An Crismus mornin' how they hug an laugh
an yell
An kiss you vile they make you taste o.
things But duz
Their love fer you seem like their love fer
Sandy Clu2?
j A Waldron, in Judge.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-12-21
SHOES FOR DOLLY.

edging. Tucks and edging should also
finish the petticoats.
Shoes can be made of pieces of kid
fold gloves), silk, velvet or cloth, and
the same pattern you use for dollie's
boots can be used to make little CASH
mere or kid ones for n baby brother or
sister (omitting or not as you like No.
3, the heel effect). For dollie's shoe,
cut piece of cloth, kid or velvet after
figure Q, and join the short sides
marked A and b to the toe piece, and
the long side (C) to the sole round the
heel, the middle of it coming over the
middle of the sole in the back (D).
Baby's shoes should be tied with rib
bon, or finished with buttons and but
tonholes, but dollie's may be sewn up
the front, on her, and small beads put
on to look like buttons, or else her.
ring-boned with thick floss to give
them the appearance of being laced.
Full skirts are quite fashionable and
are made like petticoats, most of the
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-12-21

the branch and with daisy on the lea;
The hawthorn bush above and he.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 SHOWS 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 whose eats shall
know
That JOY divine OF helpfulness that causeth
grief to flee:
The radiance loaned from Heaven TO the dreary
That sparSles in the leaves OF the precious
Christmas tree.
Nor where its 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 ell de
lights that be
shout ye little children, and carol loud ant
clear,
For the dearest gift the year doth bring, the
blessed Christmas treel
Mary e. Blake, in N Y. Independent
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-12-21

one piece, like the picture (No. ~, cut
ting the neck out of the middle of the
folded part, so as to have no seams on
the shoulders. Run up the sides, fell
them, put deep hem around the bot
tom and narrow them round the arm
holes and neck. These should be
trimmed with narrow lace edging,
overcast on, very finely, holding the
trimming next to you when sewing it,
to give little fy1ness.
The drawers are made like the sec
ond picture, are gathered on to band,
and are finished with few tucks and
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-12-21
A WAIST FOR DoLLY's DRESS.

fullness being laid in the back. Rows
of narrow velvet trim them nicely, also
frills of the material, rufiles of lace,
Jet bands or braid.
Full baby waists can have berthas of
lace or yolses of some contrasting stuff,
puffs on the sleeves reaching the elbow
with ruffles of lace below them, or else
deep cuffs, trimmed with bands of rib
bon or braid.-N. Y. Journal
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-12-21
BUSINESS BRIEFS.
no to McDonald's for furniture.

90 TO McDonald's for furniture.
Use Piusbury's Best NNNN Flour.
You can get SOC, muffs at McDonalds
Buy $40 worth of goods at Chestnut's
and you get handsome doll free.
Parties supplied with ice cream, cakes,
etc, by Laubach at reasonable rates.
Don't suffer with indigestion, use BaX-
ter's Mandrake Btters. Sold by Dr.
~ohiIcher.
Fackier has the finest and largest as.
curtment of fine candies and Ornamented |
sakes for the holidays.
"0rauge Blossom. " the common-sense
female remedy, draws out pain and
soen.s SIS. sold by Amandus Oswald.
Geo. Chestnut will give you beauti-
lul doll, dressed in the latest style, if
you purchase $40 worth of any goods in
mis- store. Don't delay.
There is no question but that you will
always find the best jewelry goods at
Philip Geritzs, the leading jeweler,
Front and Centre streets.
Phillip Gerz, the leading matchmaker
and ieweler, purchases direct from the
manufacturer and wholesale houses, and
not from llazleton stores.
Children, look out, Santa Claus will
Ue at Drilton on Thursday, at Upper Le-
hIgh on Friday, and at Freeland on Sat
maoy afternoon at / o'clock each day.
Watch for him.
The reason why Arnica Il Oil Liniment
is so popular with the ladies is because
mot only is very healing and soothing
but It's odor is not at all offensive. Sold
by Dr. schilcher
see McDonald's 32.9S plush rockers.
The finest in the line of iewelry,
watches, clocks, silyerware, musical in
struments, stationery and albums at re-
makaDIy low prices. Any article pur-
chased will he engraved free by Philip
Cent?, the leader in iewelry business,
o-centhankerchiefs at McDonald's S
Have you seen Chestnuts great dol
uNhiDitiOnp Finest assortment in the
region, and you can have your choice of
The lot by purchasing so worth of any
goods in the store. Call early and pro
cure a fine s. doll free. This offer is
good only until the holidays.
EEamine McDonald's &c. cashimers.
Philip Geritz says these are hard
times, therefore he will sell until the
holidays at Wholesale prices. He says
He deHgs competition in stock and in
rces andne also says his goods are
sold strictly under guarantees. Fine en-
craving ON all goods purchased of him.
Go to McDonald's for Sc, ginghams.
Prof. Barrett, of st. Lawrence county,
N. w. speaking of pulmonary diseases,
says: Not one death occurs now where
twenty died before Downs Elixir was
known. over fifty years of constant
success places Downs Elixir at the head
ot the long list of cough remedies. Sold
by DR., Schilcher.
You can get &c. hose at McDonald's.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-12-21

on the night before Christmas, little
child was wandering all alone through
the streets of a great city There were
many people on the street, fathers and
mothers, sisters and brothers, uncles
o,,d - ii -, - -
fathers and Trond,natbcrs al ~ 1yhnrn
were bnrrvinr bomo Nth hundias ~ nf
presents for aacb otbor and +haiu I;t.Ia
ones Fina na,.,.;os.ao III ''lir -
press ,vacons rattIaa - ~, -,
carts were nressod il,to loS;. 80 en , ou M
things seemed in a b,rn,, "a "''t, ,.,aa "a
with expectation Of the co,D;rr Ch.;"t
mas morning.
From Some of tbo ,,,;,,a,,,,.- ,.-.-,..
lights were alreod,, ba,,i,,,si VI .'U
stream until il was almost as ~, ~
dav. But the Iittle child soar,o1 t9 40
have no home and yyondorod o1,a,,t l,'t "
lessIv from street 70 s,root NJ -lsU S
seemed to notice hin, ovoo,,t 1,a,.,,o,,- o,,o
Jack Frost who bit bis ~ .po. o, '.',i', .i3
made tbe ends of bis fnmors 80 tia,.il anu
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-12-21

"Sam, can yer lend me dollar that
yer has no use fur?" said Jim Webster
to Sam Johnsing.
Certainly, Jim; Use pleased to ac-
commodate yer" said Sam, handing
Jim dollar.
Jim was So surprised at his luck in
getting the money that he bit the coin
to see If he was awake or merely
dreaming, and in doing so discovered
that the dollar was made of lead.
"Dis heah is a counterfeit, Sam. l
didn't think you'd do me that way"
81 know it's counterfeit, Jim. Yer
asked me fur one had no use fur, an
give it to yer. Use always kind to
my friends. Texas Siftings.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-12-21
CLOTHES FOR DOLLY.
Hints for Bright Girls Who Are Handy
with the Needle.

with the Needle.
Making dolls clothes may seem 70
some little girls or to their mammas
great waste of time, but the poor china
babies must have something to wear,
and nothing will teach you better how
to make your own dresses when you
are older than attending to their
wardrobes now.
Don't think because these poor little
dumb people can't complain of the fit
and finish of their garments that any
thing and done in any way will an
swer. Take just as much pains as
though what you are making for them
was for mother, for careless habits are
the easiest things to cultivate, and If
you make your dolls clothes badly you
will be apt to do no better with your
own some day. Begin with chemise.
piece of white muslin twice the
length of it, is required. Double it
and cut the body and sleeves all in
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-12-21
PLEASURE CALENDAR

December 20.-IIowarth's Hihernica Of
Freeland opera honse. Admission, %
85 and 80 cents.
December 25.-"The Flying Vulture,,
at Freeland opera house. Admission,
%, 35 and so cents.
January Thirteenth annual ball of st.
AIMS T. A. b. Pioneer Corps, at Free,
land opera house. Admission, 80 cents.
January 13.-Minstrel, variety and bur
Iesque entertainment of the Young
Mems r. A. B. Society, at Freeland
opera house. Admission, Is and 20
cents.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-12-21
Bound to BE Lady-Like.

Ethel-What did you do when Gus
proposed to you?
Mabel was SO surprised puckered
up my mouth to whistle; but then
remembered that would be unlady-
like, so l hurried and pressed my lips
against his to keep myself from whis-
News.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-12-21
A Double Surprise.

Bride Gust after the wedding)-
Fred, you promised to give me grand
surprise after we were married. What
is it?
Bridegroom (who is a widower)-I
have six children, my petal boys.
Bride-IIow delightful, dearl have
four daughters. Shan't we all be happy
together, love?-Tid-Bits
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-12-21
That Mysterious Language.

Guest-What is that pretty little
octave volume?
The German Linguist-Thats new
edition of my rules of German gram
mar.
Guest-And what are all those quarto
volumes near it?
The German Linguist-Those are the
exceptions to the rules.-Chicago Rec
ord,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-12-21
A Trade Secret.

why does your father shoot the
cats when it is so much easier to drown
them?" asked the new boarder of the
landlords little son.
''Yes; but then the customers don't
find any shot in the stewed rabbit un-
less he shoots the cats. Texas Sift-
inps
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-12-21

"We went skating on Christmas day.
I tried hard to get him to propose; but
there we sat, and though he saw l
knew what he was thinking of he just
remained silent until hit upon an
idea"
what was it?"
u dug my skates with some force
INTO the slippery surface and asked him
to notice how easy it was to break the
ice."-Judge.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-12-21
Likely to Get Left.

Father-Always keep the company
of those who are better than yourself.
Son-But suppose that kind of COM
pany has the same end in view, where
am going to come out?-N. Y. Press.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-12-21

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.'
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she clung to Castoria.
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-12-21
It's Different Now.

Cholly-Have you seen Mabel since
she came back to town?
Chappie-Ya-as.
Cholly-How did she look?
Chappie (sadly)-She didn't look
Town Topics.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-12-21

Poor Timmie! Foive years in Sing
Singl | do feel shorty for him."
'Bedad, an yure sympathy trowed
away. He's surrounded by frinds. -
BROOKLYN Life.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-12-21

u will think OF you while I'm
away" he said, tenderly Absence,
You know, makes the heart grow
ionder." Yes" she whispered shyly;
but about this time. not so much SO
as prcsents"-Baitimorc American,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-12-21
Not a Fee.

Wife-You men is JUS born stingy.
Why can't you give me some spendin'
money?
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-12-21

"The use of 'Castoria Is SO universal and
its merits SO well known that it seems a work
of supererogation to endorse it. Few are the
intelligent families who do not keep Castoria
within easy reach"
CARLOS MARTYR, D. D.,
New York City.
Late Pastor Bloomingdale Reformed Church.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-12-21
.'x!|:E!7I';1'I;y '[';:|'l',;'! |'';y
for Infants and Children.

"Castoriaissowell adapted to children that
1recommend itas superior to any prescription
known to me-" II. A. ARCHER, M. D.,
iii So. Oxford St., Brooklyn, NY.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-12-21

Mrs. Hooker (as she sees her daugh-
ter coming down the street with her
fiance)-Dolly has made a great catch;
hasn't she?
Mrs. Sauers-Yes; he must weigh as
much as three hundred pounds. Puck.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-12-21

Husband (a%waiter)-'Cause the only
customers has had fer three days was
women.-N. Y. Weekly.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-12-21

Castoria cures Collie, Constipation,
Sour Stomach, Diarrhcea, Eructation,
Kills Worms, gives sleep, and promotes d.
gestion,
without injurious medication.
For several years have recommended
your Castoria, and shall always continue to
do so as 1t has invariably produced beneficial
results"
EDWIN T. PARDEK, NJ D.,
"The Winthrop" 125th Street and 7th Ave-,
New York City.
COMPANY, n MURRAY STREET, NEW YoRK.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-12-21
srnscRIPTIoN RATES.

DECEMBER 81, 1898.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1893-10-13
Engine for sale

This office has for sale an Acme
Coal Oil Engine, one-horse power. 1t
has been in use about two years and
is apparently as good as new. 1t has
given entire satisfaction, running a
Prouty power press and two jobbers,
all at once, at cost of less than 1
cents an hour, and our only reason for
selling is that we want to put in more
machin cry and must have a heavier
engine. The Acme cost $50. we
will sell it for 500. Come and see it,
or address The REGISTER, lola.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1893-10-13
Prairie Dell,

Mr. Lehman of Humboldt was in this neigh.
borhood last week looking for fat hogs, also
looking after his political interests
This is a splendid fall for sowing wheat
We understand that Mr. Tibbit of Cherry
Grove, has lost his pension.
The ladies of this neighborhood who attend.
ed the ladies Missionary meeting at Prof Pick
ems last Wednesday report precious meeting.
The pleasant surprise giAen by Mrs Pcken al
the close of the meeting in the shape of delic.
ious refreshments was highly appreciated by
all present
Lem Mccullough sold some fat hogs last
week.
Bert Baker is afflicted with carbuncles on his
neck.
The steam thresher is around finishing Ut
the fall work
Mrs Klink has returned home last week from
her visit TO Ohio.
Mrs. Sherrills sister and family from Illinois
are visiting her at present
Mrs Klink was calling on friends in this
neighborhood last Monday. FL TRY.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1893-10-13

Goshorn composed the committee.
We have since learned, through the
kindness of Mr.. n. J. Strong, of Mo-
ran, that the committee was well rep
resented, and we are glad to hear it.
This makes it certain that the uncon-
ditional surrender to the Populists
was the deliberate act of the duly con-
stituted authorities of the Democratic
party, and not of one irresponsible in
diyidual. And that is much more
satisfactory, for it is public and official
notice that there is no longer DEM
ocratic party in Allen county, and
that those who have heretofore been
of that faith must take their choice
this year between Republicans and
Populists.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1893-10-13
Moran.

Those who are visiting the World Fair this
week are T: ]. McGlashen and daughter Floy.
H. B. smith, Wilfred Stephenson and Mr.. Will
loughby.
Mark Gillian of lola, has charge of II. B.
Smiths Tonsorial parlor while he Is taking in
the sights at the great city
Those who attended the Priests of Pallas pa
rade at Kansas City last week were c. B. kieth.
Reuben Armstrong, Marion Lee, Jay Mathews.
Chas. Pettngin and G. q. Thomas.
Several teachers from Moran and vicinity at
tended the institute at Savonburg last Saturday.
w. G. Allison our enterprising editor, went
to Fit Scott Tuesday.
G. W. Stephenson has been confined to his
room several days on account of a sore foot.
Miss Christa Rapp, who has been visiting her
brother f. d., at this place, returned TO her
home in Indiana last Saturday.
Cards are out announcing the wedding of
Miss Gertie McGlashen of this place TO Mr.. ). +.
Barton of Belle Plaine, Kansas.
Miss Harris has moved into her house in the
west part of town lately vacated by Seth Nor
rison Y.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1893-10-13
Spring Branch.

A great many are blowing. some are sowing
wheat others are husking corn aud some are
digging potatoes.
A good mnay went to lola last night to hear
George L. Douglass.
F. Jackson and family returned from a -four
weeks visit through southwestern Kansas and
Oklahoma the later part of last week; OF course.
they went through fhe Strip and saw the sights,
There will be Quarterly meeting at Pleasant
Valley next Sunday, preaching Friday night by
the Elder and Saturday night by Rev. Hill OF
lola
Mrs. Daniels and children returned Friday
the State.
Some of our neighbors sold their fat hogs this
week for cents pound
Mr. Lane from Cowley COUNTY. was in this
part this week trying TO buy potatoes