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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1894-12-20
THE FIRST CHRISTMAS.
Like small curled feathers, white and

Like small, curled feathers, white and
soft,
The little clouds went by,
Across the moon, and past the stars,
And down the western sky.
In upland pastures, where the grass
With frosted dow was white,
Like snowy clouds, the young sheep lay
That first blest Christmas night.
The shepherds slept, and glimmering
faint,
With twist of thin blue smoke,
Only their fires cracking flames
The tender silence broke,
Save when a young lamb raised his head
Or, when the night wind blew.
A nesting bird would softly stir,
Where dusky olives grew
With finger on her solemn lip
z Night hushed the shady earth,
And only stars and angels saw
The little Saviour's birth.
Then came such flash of silver light
Across the bending skies
The wondering shepherds woke and hid
Their frightened, dazzled eyes.
But all their gentle, sleepy flock
Looked up, then slept again,
Nor knew the light that dimmed the star.
Brought endless peace to men,
Nor even heard the gracious words
That down the ages ring:
"The Christ is born, the Lord has come,
Good will on earth to bring!"
Then DER the moonlit, misty fields,
Dumb with the worlds great Joy,
The shepherds sought the white walled
town
Where lay the baby boy.
And, oh, the gladness of the world,
The glory of the skies,
Because the longed for Christ had smiled
In Mary's happy eyes!
Margaret Deland.
-Ms&kxxAs-
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1894-12-20
THE DOOR WAS p1rsHED OPEN

THE DOOR WAS PUSHED OPEN.
and called out gayly that they were Christ
mas children and didn't mind the cold.
Then, clasping hands more tightly, they
ran on.
House after house was reused by the
clear little voices, and coins were offered,
but Tony always refused the money, say
ing that they were Christmas children,
and that seemed to explain their situation
perfectly, for no one pressed them further.
Lets don't sing any more after this
one," Kathis said as they paused before
large, imposing house of somber brown
stone, " cause I'm very tired"
IAN right. Kit, SO brace up for the last
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1894-12-20
Tuesday Is UnprOpitiOus.

Tuesday Is UnprOpitious.
Tuesday is an unlucky day for Christ
mas, which fact interests us this year suf-
6ciently to reproduce this verse:
If Christmas day on Tuesday be,
That year shall many women die,
And that winter grow great marvels;
Ships shall be in great perils;
That year shall kings and lords be slain,
And many other people near them;
A dry summer that year shall be
AS all that are born therein may see;
They shall be strong and covetous.
IF thou steal aught, thou iosest thy life,
For thou shalt die through sword or knife.
But If thou fall sick tbs certain
Thou shalt turn to LIE again.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1894-03-29
IRRIGATION CONGRESS.
Resolutions Adopted by the Convention In
 Session at Omaha.

Resolutions Adopted by the Convention In Session at Omaha.
 OMAHA, Neb., March 23 3-Nearly tke entire morning session of the inter- state irrigation convention was spent of resolutions prepared by the execu- tive committee. The principal fight was made over the clause demanding that congress make an appropriation to test the practicability of irrigation by means of artesian wells. Gov. Kounz, of Nebraska, made brief ad- dress of welcome. Charles A. Greg ory, of New York and Chicago, talked on Irrigation and Continental Devel- opment," and Ira c. Hubbell of Kan sas City, read a paper on Pumping Machinery for Irrigation" The con- vention took recess for the purpose of visiting the South Omaha stock yards
 At the afternoon session the report of the committee on resolutions, re- ported at the morning session, was adopted After reciting the opening of public lands to settlement the platform goes on:
 hesOIFeu, mat lt IS the sense or tnl5 cOnVen' tion that 1t is the duty of congress to make an appropriation to test the practicabillty of the following methods of irrigation for these plains:
 First-That the government should by eS perlments determine whether the underhow water is of sufficient volume and can be brought to the surface at cost to make 1t available for general irrigation purposes.
 Second-That 1t should determine the extent to which reservoirs can be constructed for the purpose of storing storm water sufficient iD quantity for irrigation purposes
 Resolved, That we fully indorse the follow ing extract from the report of the special com. mittee of the United States senate. and tho same be made part of the resolutions of this convention.
 'If anything can be done to encourage the people Of these great plains 1t is important that 1t should be done speedily. There are over l,C0L0J0 people in the arid and semi-arid belt who have paid into the United States treasury no less than SioO0O,000 for public lands The government should demonstrate to them the practicabilty before they can have the courage or can command the means to prosecute the work on anything of a considera ble scale"
The Coconino weekly sun., 1894-03-29
Big Fire at Denver,

DENVER, Col, March 23.-One of the most destructive and at the same time spectacular confagrations ever seen in this city broke out at 6:15 p. m. yester- day in the recently finished six-story Champa building between Fifteenth and Sixteenth streets, and threatened for a time to sweep the entire block. The fire department worked with desperate energy, and, in spite of insufficient wa ter pressure, conquered the flames after about quarter of the square had been destroyed, at total loss of s175, GOO.
 The St Janes, one of the largest hotels In the city, was also damaged by fire
The Coconino weekly sun., 1894-03-29
National Encampment G. A. R.

PITTSBURGH, Pa, March 24-The cit izens' executive committee of the twenty-eighth national encampment, G. A. R., which meets here next Sep tember, has issued a circular informing G. A. R. members that hotel rates, with three days limit. can be secured for from Sl5O to s5 per day; lodgings from 50 cents to s1 per night, and rail- road rates from one fare for the round trip to l cent mile. To avoid delay and annoyance, satchels should be used for baggage. Free quarters will be furnished in school houses and other buildings upon application
The Coconino weekly sun., 1894-03-29
WEALTH STATISTICS.

Total Valuation of the Country as shown by the Census-The showing of Kansas, Missouri Oklahoma and Indian Terri- tory.
 WASHINGTON, March 22.-The total true valuation of the real and personal property in the country at the close of the census period 1890 as it now ap- pears in a special census bulletin, amounted to S65, 037, 09l, ,197 of which $39, 544, 333 represented real and S25,- 49a, 546, s64 personal property. The de- tailed statistics relating to Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma and the Indian ter ritory are here given:
 True valuation of real and personal property Missouri, g. 39I 902 04i Kansas, sl,19a,3i35Jl; Indian territory, SIo9,765,I6 I6! and okahoma, sis, s,2s5, I2i
 Real estate with Improvements thereor- Missouri, d. 43s, ,73I 2n Kansas. s039 53O I76 In- dian territory. lU3 22l ,2)l, and Oklahoma ter rirory, S3I,037 57l.
 Live stock on rms and ranges, farm imple. ments and machiuery-M Missouri, Sio0, ,53l, 892; Kansas, $li6 93s, ,U9I; Oklahoma territory, s. 6S9, $50; Indian territory, not stated
 Mines and quarries, including product on hand-Missouri Sl2, 2,iS0 75i; Kansas, s4, a7, i66; Indian territory, sl,492,OJ9 Oklahoma, not stated
 Gold and silver, coin and bullion Missouri SI6,4 6.377; Kansas, S2s, ,0U6 063 Oklahoma S9ji,. 77i, and Indian territory, sT,509
 Machinery of mills and products on hanc, raw and manufactured Missouri si0O. .566 6 q: Kansas, sl9 llS. IA; Oklahoma, Sh,il4 and In dian territory sil4,5I9
 Railroads and equipments, including street railroads Missouri. S3!2, 6jS 4s7 K lnsas $452- 42!.6l6, Oklahoma, $46!9, I7l, and Indian terri tory, S5i.9lO,l4L
 Telegraph telephones, shipping and canals Missouri, si! 9jI,lS Kansas 3 ,7OS,3si Okla homa S2iT, ,S36 and Indian territory, not staud
 Miscellaneous Missouri, S3O3, 523,4 Al; Kan sas. si95, 3s2, ,227 Oklahoma, S742 0Os, and Indian territory, not stated
 Assessed valuation of taxed real estate and mprovements-M Missouri, S62l, s,s 36I Kansas, s15s 726'46, Oklahoma s',5Sl, TO, and Indian territory, not stated
 An interesting tabulation is pre. sented, showing the increase in true valuations of real and personal proper ty by decades, from which these statistics are extracted: r.
 Missouri -lS9j, ?, 97,9O!,9i5 1880. l,562,OOl. :. DO0; lS;O. si,2si922, s9'; is6o, S6Ji,2li,;9S and 1850, siS7,2iL7Jz
 Kansas-ls9J, l,799 Si3, ,5Ol; lsst 76O,Ooo, 900; ls70. Ss3 Sg2, Uli and lS51 SH, ,9G7, sg5. ID
 Indian territory-lS9I, Sl @, T65 i62
 Oklahoma-lS90 s4@ 2Sl. l2L a'
The Coconino weekly sun., 1894-03-29
DAINTY PINCUSHloN.
Any Bright Girl Can Fashion One at .
 Trihing Expense.

A novel pincushion, and one which may be fashioned at very little expense, is made in the shape of an egg. Cut two pieces of cardboard any size you may desire, cover neatly with ecru or white linen, and after this is done sew the two pieces together. The decoration, which consists of violets with their leaves and buds, can be either em- broidered or painted. If embroidered the flowers should be worked in two or three shades of the violet silks, with tiny French knot of gold-col- ored silk in thS center of each. Elm broider the stems in varied shades of green, bronze and gray greens; these are exceedingly pretty and harmoni- ous. The design will have to be em- broidered before the linen is put over the cardboard. If painting is pre- ferred it is more easily accomplished after the pincushion is finished, as there will then be no danger of rub ping the painting. Place pins all round the edge of the egg, and finish
The Coconino weekly sun., 1894-03-29
THE BRECKENRIDGE CASE.
The Prosecution Closed and the Outlines
 of the Defense Given.

of the Defense Given.
 WASHINGTON March 22.-The prose- cution rested in the Pollard Breckin- ridge breach of promise case yesterday and Col Shelby opened for the defend ant in statement making a general denial of the charges.
 The defense did not intend, he said, to condone whatever was wrong in the relations of the two, and it was only by the truth the defendant wanted to be judged.
 Denial was made of the allegation that in August, 1892, or at any other time, the defendant had promised to marry Miss Pollard; he absolutely re- fused her suggestions in 1892 that she go to Miss Williard's in Berlin and upon her return he should marry her. In March, 1893, the pressure brought to bear upon Col Breckinridge by Miss Pollard was enormous She was known intimately to Mrs Blackburn as young, agreeable woman from the same state. There was talk as to why Miss Pollard was seen so much with Col Breckinridge. She told him this and that she had explained to Mrs. Black burn that they were engaged He told her that it was his purpose to tell Mrs. Blackburn frankly the relations that had existed between them She i'm. plored him not to make known their relations, not to expose her then, but to give her one more chance to make place for herself in the world, protect ner so far as to admit nothing to Mrs. Blackburn, then she would go to New York and gradually die out of his life. By the aid of the admission, in that vay she could get out of his life, out of Mrs. Blackburn's life and out of Wash .nptOn
The Coconino weekly sun., 1894-03-29
Do You Fold Your Na,k,no

There is great deal of uncertainty as to whether it is or is not the thing to fold the napkin after formal meal. If one is staying in the house and knows that napkin rings are in use, it seems Q reflection upon that custom to fling the napkin down in an untidy heap. An elegantly-appointed table deserves better treatment, even at the end of the meal, than those disheveled piles of drapery, too. Therefore it all ways seems Attest to simply half fold the napkin, and not attract attention to it either by one obtrusive habit or the other
The Coconino weekly sun., 1894-03-29

vention of lady who was persuaded to try her hand at patents by the force of circumstances.
 While nursing her husband during a long illness she felt the necessity of providing some comfortable support for his head, and finally devised an ar engagement of spiral wires set in sup porting frame which gives 0 soft springy back and is adjustable to any position. We have all at various times cudgeled our brains in clumsy en- deavors to make the temporary "sit- ting up" restful change. went yes terday to see a friend who is convales- cing from a severe illness, but not yet strong enough to bear the fatigue of a change to the sofa, and found her sim ply reveling in the possession of one of these delectable inventions.
 Still another new invalid's comfort, which is also the result of woman's wit, is very simply-constructed chair designed for the purpose of carrying q patient from the bed to the sofa, or from room to room. It consists of strips of canvas which are easily slipped under patient and when lifted form canvas chair, either in an upright position or a recumbent one. This contrivance is without doubt the very best yet discovered for moving an invalid, as it entails no ex- ertion whatever on the part of the suf- ferer and is a boon in the way of changing the physical and moral at mosphere for brief space.
 Apart from the suffering, one of the greatest trials to bear in long illness is the dead monotony of being shut up within D limited space of four walls; however attractive and cheerful the room may be, a change to one of less agreeable aspect and surroundings brings with it a sense of repose and rest. Many invalid chairs have been patented, but all of them necessitate more or less exertion, or disturbance aon the part of the patient.
 If l wanted to make useSnl and at the same time pretty gift to sick friend know of nothing likely to be more acceptable than q new night lamp which was shown me yesterday. It is made in the shape of a candle, which fits into low Queen Anne silver can- hlestick, The candle forms the recep- tacle for the oil, there is little crystal globe on top, and frame which sup ports dainty little silk shade, sSSh as is used on the dinner table candeSnera The light is soft and clear, and the lamp is warranted to burn all night A. Isabel Dundas, in St. Louis Republic.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1894-03-29
DAINTY PINCUsIIIoN.

with bow of violet ribbon with long, flowing ends. Pincushions made in ths way can be decorated with any spring flowers the fancy dictates, and are exceedingly pretty when sus- pended from a bureau or dressing stand. They also make very use- ful, dainty and appropriate Easter presents, being particularly appropri- ate for that season.
 And while possessing all these pret- ty accessories let the dainty maiden remember that order is Heavens first law. w."-Ladies' Home Journal.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1894-03-29
THE SILVER CONVENTION.
The Two old Parties Sa d to Be Respon- sible for the Condition of the Country.

The Two old Parties Sa d to Be Respon-
 sible for the Condition of the Country.
 DEs MONIES Ia, March 23 The na- tional silver convention closed last evening. At the morning session brief speeches were made on the question: "What is the proper remedy, and how may it be applied?" President John son, Bimetallic League of Kansas, was the first speaker
 '"The silver age isl upon us. England holds the key to all values in gold The repeal of the sherman act was the death of silver in this country. A gold bullion value depreciates values de- pending upon free coinage. The end of the fight may be the dethroning of gold.
 "The international conspiracy seems to have been at work to reduce silver far below it's true value. Any change in the relative values of silver and gold is treason on the part of congress of the United States The conspiracy of capital has given us the mortgages of to-day, amounting to $500, 900, 900, payable only in gold"
 Ignatius Donnelly, of Minnesota, made brief address, in which he said ''The characterization of silver was a colossal conspiracy and crime, the greatest ever perpetrated against the human family. It is demoniac" He urged all to proceed on constitutional lines. The two old parties were re- sponsible for the fearful condition of the country. He warned the people not to trust all who cry free silver. |"
The Coconino weekly sun., 1894-03-29
THE WORKING DRESC.
Why It Should Be simply Made and Ccm-
 fortably Fitted.

Why It Should Be simply Made and Gem
 fortabiy Fitted.
 It is good thing for housekeepers that the skirt and blouse styles oi dress are in such general use. These loose styles of waists are much more convenient in working than the tight fitting waist, which in wash fabric is so apt to shrink and get out ot shape.
 A light quality of American flannel of dark cloth color is the most suitable material for working dresses, though some housekeepers use a firm, good quality of cambric or gingham in win. ter as well as summer. In either case, whether the working dress is made of wool or cotton, it should be simply made and comfortably fitted, and made so that it may be easily washed. The best design is skirt with plain hem, with possibly few tuclSs above it, and for the bodice some variety of the blouse waist, which is made with out lining, so that it may be worn over close-fitting underwaist. The varieties of this comfortable under waist are so great that styles may be found becoming to stout as well as slender figures. In a neat dress of this kind, with white apron at hand to put on in exchange for gingham one, the working woman may always be presentable in case of an unexpected caller.-N. Y. Tribune.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1894-03-29
WOMAN AND HOME.
COMFORT FOR INvALIps.

sIdeat Chairs, Carrying Chairs, Pillows
 and Night Lamps-How to Enjoy the
 Delights of Convalescence-Some Con-
 Veniences and Contrivances of Great
 Practical Benefit.
 Some one-was it Tom Cringle?-said that it was worth while going through the yellow fever to enjoy the delights of convalesence, and in like manner 1t may be said that smart fit of illness is not too large price to pay for hay ing the sole and undisputed right to occupy for couple of weeks a prop erly turned out invalid's chair, such one as I saw the other day, made ready as surprise for one who had been suf- fering many months, and had still a weary time of convalescence ahead.
 This chair is really all that the heart could wish for. Its springs are of the easiest and most approved French make. In form it is not so remarkable, perhaps, being a large, low and deep armchair, with convenient footrest concealed under the framework, which pulls out and transforms the chair with the addition of few more cushions into fine, easy lounge, when ito lie down" seems the one thing desired in life.
 But in convenience ss and contrivances it excels yachts cabin. It is fitted up with all manner of things which can add to the occupants comfort and happiness. Every appliance is at hand with scarcely the trouble of moving, or what is worse still to an indepen- dent spirit, weakened and nervous from disease-asking for help to find book, work or writing materials. It has a -reading-desk attached to its broad, well-cushioned right arm. A small table, working on swivel, and easily pushed aside when not needed, is fast ened to it's left arm, A graceful lamp stand in wrought iron, with a pretty bowl and gay shade, is fastened to the left side of it's well-upholstered back A roomy receptacle for holding book, work and various odds and ends opens from the inside of one arm. A delight full writing-pad supplied with all that heart could wish is its opposite neigh bor.
 Another comfort lately introduced for the use of invalids is the clever in-
The Coconino weekly sun., 1894-03-29
LEFT TO THE JUDGE.
Receiver Clark and the Union Pacific Men
 Unable to Agree.

IteceiSer ClarR ana the union Pacific Men
 Unable to Agree.
 OMAHA, Neb, March 24.-The last move in the joint conference of officials and employees of the Union Pacific was probably made to-day when the tiremen submitted the schedule pre- pared by them to Mir. Clark and was informed in return that it was not ac- ceptable. There is possibility that the engineers may be called to confer with MT. Clark again.
 Everything will remain in statu quo until the arrival of Judge Caldwell next week. T. w. Harper, of Terre Haute, the attorney of the firemen, who represented the organization in the Ann Arbor case, the Northern Pa cific matter before Judge Jenkins, is here and will make the arguments be- fore Judge Caldwell on behalf of the firemen.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1894-03-29
A PLEA FOR GIRLS.
Why They Should Be Urged to Take Part
 In Outdoor Sports.

q In Outdoor Sports
 So much depends upon the education of girls that the mother who gives serious thought to the matter will at once recognize the importance of care fully supervising the daily life of her young impressionable daughter.
 Muscle and nerve will not grow strong if indoor amusements are the rule. Embroidery and sewing are very well in their way, but it is absolute cruelty to compel growing girl to sit iu chair for an hour or two and ia6,,s- triously apply the needle.
 There is no reason why girls should not take part in some of the outdoor sports that give to their brothers such robust constitutions.
 Health, unless built on solid foun. dation, is base counterfeit; there. fore, mothers should insist upon the formation of habits that tend to strengthen both nerve and muscle.
 The reading of sensational literature should be strictly forbidden, as it has tendency te make girls morbidly senti. mental and self-conscious, and finally renders them incapable of approaching high-class reading matter.
 It is bad plan to check or repress, a girl continually. Health, vitality and exuberance of spirit go hand in hand. Instead of trying to subdue nature of this description, encourage walking, running, horseback riding, lawn ten. his, hand ball, swimming and general gymnastics, and the result will be healthful and well-balanced physical development.-Prairie Farmer.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1894-03-29
A suhstItute for Coffee.

Those persons who find it impossible 2 to drink coffee, on account of its effect Uu the digestion or nerves, may find the following substitutes acceptable. Take three quarts best bran, one quart corn meal, three tablespoonfuls of mo- lasscs; nix and brown in the oven like ordinary coffee. For every cup of . coffee required use one heaping table spoonful of the caramel. Pour boiling water over it and steep, not boil. for ' fifteen or twenty minutes.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1894-03-29
High Pressnre iitn.

Among the signs that the high pres sure at which American professional and business men are living is telling upon them, the great increase in the number of sofas and couches to be used in offices is very interesting to the stu dent of nerves and nervous diseases generation ago a violent headache or feeling of great depression was con- sidered legitimate excuse for closing up the office and taking half day of, if not a rest for a day or two Now there is no time for rests of this char acter, and the man who is breaking down from overwork gets a couch ln his office and takes three or four mir
 utes or perhaps a quarter of an hours rest when his brain declines to act. A few days ago had occasion to call upon well known attorney, who to my surprise, found lying on couch in his office. I was apologizing and promising to call again, when he told me to sit down and he could attend to me all right stated my case to him and he dictated a letter to his stenog' rapher bearing on the question, eX- plaining to me when he got through that when he felt played out he could think much better lying down than sit ting up.-St Louis Globe Democrat