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Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1894-09-19

The Oliver Iron and Steel Company's
plant at Pittsburg will soon be turned
into one of the largest, and perhaps the
largest tin-plate works in the world.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1894-09-19

A single plant Of wheat wiz often
produce 1000 seeds in one season;
sunfiower will yield 1000, a poppy
1000, a tobacco plant $50, 900, a spleen
wort 100000.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1894-09-19

The largest and oldest chain bridge
in the world is said to be at King Tong,
in China, where it forms perfect road
from the top of one mountain to the top
Of another.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1894-09-19

Ex-President Orion, of the Western
Union Telegraph Company, declared
that the English language was 20 per
cent. cheaper for telegraphic purposes
than any other.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1894-12-20

In red coats, and gowns Of say, OF
sandal, with cornely visors on us
faces; after them came forty-eigns
knights In the same livery; then ms
lowed one richly arrayed like an en-
peror; and after him some distance
n stately tyred. like a pope, wnos
followed twenty-four cardinals; any
after them. eight or ten with piac.
visors, not amiable, as II they nav
been legates from some iorrSiA
princes.
"These maskers after they bad CIV
tered the manno OF Kenning.OA
alighted from their horses, ana en.r
ed the hall on foot. which done INV
prince. his mother, and the lords ealSs
out Of the chamber into the ball. WIN
the mummers did salute. shewin =,
a pair Of dice upon the table ueii w
sire to play with the young pI ns.
which they SO handled that the PIE nu
did alwaies WHINE when he cast tIc ".s
Then the Mummers set to the pI.,.s
three jewels. one after another wn,sI
were a boule OF gold. q cup OF 49,
and a ring Of gold. which the PRIV
wanne at three casts. . -.
After which they Toasted. anu -
musick sounded. the prince anu M
daunced on the n part. WIN
Mummers. which did alsn dance VIZ -
joilitie being ended they were "a,
made to drink. then departed III WV
as they came" !,
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1894-12-20
CHRISTMAS GAMES.

The ode Ones NO So Rough as
Those of Our Forefather..
The games which our forefathers 80
much enjoyed would perhaps appear
rather rough sport to the dainty
minds OF this young generation though
1t seems a pity that almost all the Old
fashions have died out, especially
where the younger members OF socie-
ty are concerned. There Is n great
deal OF fun to be derived from a rol.
licking ~old-fashioned game of post
or musical chairs, OF even blind mans
Dun (sueh. at least, is the humble
opinion or the writer). But nowaday va
We have changed all that, and our
boys and girls are content with moth.
Ing less than the amusements In which
their elders indulge, viz, dances. fan
cy dress balls. etc.
i own TO have learned quite q lesson
at some Christmas parties where the
~guests-aged ten and upward-perus.
ed their menus with critical eyes
made careful inquiries OF the walters
as to whether the turkey was "truffe.-
ana preferred champagne II when
claret cup was handed round! saws an
Engilsh writer. Then they do mot
care to dance on druggets; the aroue
must be well polished; and one mus,.
cian Is looked upon as a very poor
supply! ~
bnt to return: Revels and sports or
all the doctor with a box Of nils n
cure all whom the Dragon might
wound. Stowe gives a very interest.
ing account Of a Mummery which
TOOK place in 1877. and was arranged
Dy the citizens Of London for the
amusement Of young Prince Richard
son OF the Black Prince.
On the Sunday before Candlemr,s.
In the night. 40 citizens disguised and
well-horsed, In a Mummerle. with
sound OF trumphets. sack butts. cor.
nets' shalmes and other m,ns,rels
anti innumerable torch-lights OF vaY
0 q to Remington. beside Iamhath
where the young prince remained win
n's mother. In the first rank did r,aa
lorty-eight In likeness and habit OF On.
CURES two and two together, clothed
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1894-12-20

The arrival Of the gayest season In
ehe year Is the signal for all kinds Of
merry-making. "What new plan for
entertainment can we findT' is a COM
mon question among hosts, hostesses
and leaders in various public and pri-
yate enterprises for stimulating holi-
nay mirth. These hints are quite
elastic. They will suggest to fertile
minds much NOR than there ID, space
Tor here. They can be used for q pub
lic or private entertainment given In
lecture room or parlor, and may or
may not accompany gift making.
They tell Of scenes and costumes suita-
bic for any winter night, but can be
presented with best effect between the
middle of December and the middle
OF January. They can, moreover, be
used wholly or in part. II the hostess
does not wish the trouble of prepar-
Ing tableaux, she may utilize the hints
On costuming to get up a character
party with or without masks, These
costumes win suggest others. A mart
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1894-12-20

may accompany each picture. Then the
low music can be dispensed with.
These five may also be given at once.
The old and New Years will make an
other good tableau. The Old Year Is
"A very aged man with an hour-glass,
whose sands have stopped running. He
Is wrapping his cloak around him as
if to GO. New Year, acted by the same
boy rs before, holds up with a smile
another hour-glass, whose sands have
just begun to fall
Several dreams" about Santa Claus
are easily gotten up. He should have
n fur-trimmed coat. a rough cap and
a pack OF toys on his back. First, he
may stand laughing while Jack Frost
lin costume covered with glistcning
white fakes. a pot with several brushes
pro,rIding hanging ON his arms
touching up his arm with red. Another
may show the patron saint hard at
work In a makc-believc shop on old
aud new toys. and a third will show
the childrrn's favorite dream-Santa
Claus iiiling n row OF small stockii gs.
The last representation Is more eiab-
orate-"The Growing Of King Christ
mas" Around Christmas are grouped
the months Of the year. shown by their
costumes: the other holidays. the four
seasons and Santa Claus These stan-
xas. 10y Charles Dickens. are to be re-
cited:
Ny song I troll cut for Christmas stout,
The hearty. the true and the bold:
A bumper | drain with might and main,
Give three cheers for this Christmas
old!
We'll usher him In with n merry din
That shall gladden. his joyous heart,
And we'll keep him up while there's
bit or sup.
And In fellowship good we'll part.
In his fine honest pride he scosrs %
hide
One jot Of his weather scars;
They're no disgrace, for there's much
the samc trace
On the cheeks Of cur bravcst tars.
Then again I'll sing till the ROOT doth
ring.
And Il echoes from wall to wall.
To the xinut old wight fair welcome
tonight
As the King OF the Seasons all.
A. the end two have been selected
from those on the stage. perhaps Santa
Claus and Did Year, who have held a
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1894-12-20

I shall show my power by c~onjuring
up for you ONE winter nights dreams,
many Of which you have had. Behold
then, o friends, and see what the
Genius Of Dreams can do"
She lifts her arms up slowly until
the hands r a little above the Level
Of her forehead, then she claps them
loudly. As the curtain Is drawn.
music, played softly on some hidden
instrument, is heard. This is to con-
tinue throughout each tableaux or
dream" 1t changes to something
livelier to suit the tableau. First are
1.-THE Holidays" representing FIVE
great country holidays in the country.
Christmas, a man attired in a long,
sweeping cloak, fecked to initiate
snow, and bordered with evergreen
and holly berries, stands watching a
child seated on the floor in the act
OF emptying a Christmas stocking.
New Year, a young boy In
white robe, arranged perhaps
from sheets In classic drapery
and trimmed with evergreens and ber-
ries, Is pulling on a rope apparently at
tached to a church bell. IL possible,
let the sound Of a distant bell be imi-
tated. The character of Decoration
day Is best assumed by an elderly
man in military dress, with hands full
OF flower pieces. He Is In the act Of
laying II on a make-believe grave,
If such can be arranged. Thanksgiv-
Ing Is a matronly woman whose plain
dress Is decorated with autumn leaves
or sprays Of wheat and wishbones.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1894-12-20

edges, or its place can be taken by
a large fve-polnted gilt star, with q
small n hanging from each point.
The effect of these small stars, glitter.
ing with every motion Of the wearcr,
Is quite dazzling.
The little girls wear dresses Of white
muslin. with broad bands around The
bottom male of snowy cotton wad-
ling. which has been pulled apart, as
the rough inside surface can better
INITIATE O These ban.1s and little
caiies and caps Of the same are sphinx.
led with diamOrd dust. -"'he hair, worn
flowing, Ia also powdered with II.
Annie Isabel Willis.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1894-12-20
An embarrassing situation'

That's what I call q good u'nns'
remarked Bobby Clamwhooper' i.
leaned back In his chair With % n.
of repietiOn after the Chrtstinas
e was over. s,d
Bobby" said the mother'
heartily ashamed OF yeu." IN
The minister who WIS din'ns o,she
the family laughed hcsir'hy. 80. : =
appreciates the good things 0!
said. "lil.e all the rest OF u.s. Az
Don't you think II was . ~"
nery" Bobby asked the ninls'.m
"Yes Indeed I enjoyed u very ...a,d,
"Ma said she thought you soI
because she didn't SUPPOSE w
very much at home"
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1894-12-20

crown Of evergreen and holly berries.
place it on his head. Then ali Dingle
with the rest Of the company, and .
social time begins.
For each one OF these tableaux the
Genius OF Dreams has something de-
sCriptive to say. She a compose
these and learn them.
II this plan Is used for a Christmas
or New Year party Santa Claus may
proceed to distribute gifts after audi
ence and performers are well mingled.
A tree Is always delightful, put IL you
wish to vary the usual order Of things
have q horn Of plenty arranged to hang
from n corner Of the room, tho cone
end fastened in the angle, the horn be-
Ing swung in such & position that the
gifts will not fall out but may be easily
started by a touch from a caue Each
gift should be firmly wrapped and
packed to prevent injury. The horn is
covered with green stuff and trimmed
with e~vcrgreens and imitation snow
and icicles.
A very good plan, suitable for use
at a children'S party or in school or
Sunday school, is to have two trees
set up-one filled with gifts, the other
to be filled at the tine with presents
for the poor. Discarded toys and
mended or refurbished clothing will
be very suitable, as we'll as new gifts
df all kinds
II the little boys present are dressed
to represent stars, and the girls snow
fakes, 1t will add greatly to either a
juvenile or a mixed gathering. Cos
tunes of many kinds can be devised
70 carry out this idea, but I would
'ggest that the boys have Oxford
wns Of black calico or cambria mus
the necks, yokes, flowing sleeves
ems defined by rows Of gilt sits RS
as described above. MOrtarbol-d
the skull cap made Of black
the fiat part Of pastebDard row.
18th the same. are used. The fat
in I've made square, as usual,
gilt star cut to fiji the surface
~ one hanging all around the
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1894-12-20

SORES as desired can be employed,
II the enc are represented in a pub
Sic place. Costumes should be kept on
after the tableaux are over, lending
. brilliant and fancy appearance to
The rooms full Of guests in the social
time that follows.
The Genius OF Dreams is dressed
Do suggest night, and the part should
be taken by a slender lady Of at least
medium height, with dark hair and
eyes. The entire dress Is made OF
cheap, black carleton, with full skirt,
and train bordered with stars made
Of pasteboard covered with the best
quality Of gilt paper. Similar stars
are placed here and there under the
carleton folds Of dress and bodice to
shine through. The waist Is best made
with surplice front, the neck opening
bordered with stars; a girdle Of stars
and a small star or crescent, covered
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1894-12-20
Comparative Worth.

what r you crying for, my daugh-
ter?"
THAT Jones girl next door got q fan
for her Christmas present"
But didn't we present you with a
new pianor
Eyes; but her gift came straight from
Paris."-Judge-
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1894-12-20
LET That For Her.

kinGicy--I suppose you have bought
all Of your wife's Christmas presents,
haven't you!
Dhngo-All hut one.
kingley-Which one7
Bingo-Aine. 81
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1894-12-20

IKE the rest. or jewpled ornaments OF
the sanie shape. complete the dress.
unless o long carleton we'll. held In
place with STARR. Is desired. When
she enters she takes her place In front
a the doors or curtains. behind which
tablcaux are to be arranged. and says:
81 am the Genius NJ DRAINS. At
my bidding come the happy Visions
Of childhood. the more sober dreams
Of middle life. the hope.crowned v
lati0ns made to age In the night hours
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1894-12-20
HOW ne Gnured mi.

"Did you have a good Christmas din.
ner, Jimmyr
"You bet, I did! / had to take four
kinds Of medicine after It"
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1894-12-20

ShA ASNIAac ooNo "AN~
delight,
I bring at your summons, for It thrills
me tonight;
It's fine flavor drifts down from the
doorway OF life
When to live was ecstatic-where trou-
bic and strife
Were unknown; and each day glided ST.
lently by
Meath the clearest, ~uncloudcd. cerulean
sky.
Christmas Eve I hung up, by the fire
places side,
A stocking capacious, beseeching and
wide
Never doubling the miracle. old with
renown,
Which made Santa Claus drop the long
chimney down,
To fill hat receiver with commits snd
tows
Expected by all little girls and good
boys.
Did 7 sleep with such promise-I think
with one eye,
With the other I watched the Good
Saint to deScry;
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1894-12-20
CHRISTMAS JOLLITY.
PLENTY OF FUN FOR THn LITTLE
FOLKS.

An Entertainment That Cam BE Used
Wholly or I'm Part-Tho Months,
Holidays and Seasons I'm Costume,
Santa Claus and King Christmas.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1894-12-20

Dainty Mabel, your face and your figure
SO fair,
Your rosy red lips and that silken soft
hair,
Still run through my memory, though
the half Is not said;
And | wish you were here and I had
back the sled.
Lack of fame and great fortune l would
not deplore
Were you fast In my arms on that
hillside once more.
Joel Benton.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1894-12-20

Up near the North Pole ts= travellers come
In the part Of the world which is known AZ
somewhere,
King Santa Claus reigas. and q gsyer old
Never smoked a short pipe or drew beer
from a tap.
He lives with his childrea and elves I'm de-
They all eat roast turkey and mincs pies
And romp through the house every day in
And no one has headache or toothachs or
collie.
One evening Santa Claus. smoking and blink.
And looking absorbed like a man who is
Till he rose with a start, a bright CLEAN in
his eye,
And spoke about nlght-air. long drives.
chimneys high.
Then he wished all goodnight and he said
to his elves:
"GO gather the parcels from cupboard and
Flom wardrobe and pantry and atuc-ths
wares
We've been making a twelye-moath and
bring them up stairs
Then the elves hurried OF. each still as a
mouse
Going this way and that way all over the
One ran to the garnet, one ran to the cell
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1894-12-20

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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1894-12-20

There were falry-like satchsj, an,
And lovely tin trumpets and lous
drums. "uu SOUNDS
And there On the fsor ten art,uo
Were making flank moyemasts &c pasu|
his arks; vi noah a
Eeastly freight, where a canal h.,
his back UP haa eStts
Against a sweet chrome, just ready to +.
And close to his heels a fat ll,t,o
As round II as soft as a bundle ~ tyVTSue
With a beautiful collar to rive hiroO SoOu
Stood ready to bark out Of mere ssIt eaeet
Right close to the poodle, and IOoki,, :,
fed, "Ams w
An elephant stood with his truD. =, /,
bead; NuHA on
A.d All By herself. tn ans slassw.,, =.
Prague, no
A mstherly hen Matched a wsIts r.,..,.
egg. s"sa
XII
And then there were dolls 50 pretty I,
With such exquisite curls and s,,A /,
dtnnpled feet l
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1894-12-20

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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1894-12-20

In g long, splendid room old King Santa
Claus stood:
His spirits were cheerful, his health very
good.
Around him were boxes and bundles and
bales,
And a great pile of bags to be sent by
the mails.
Claus bawled:
hurry mp hurry upi" as these bright sun
beams crawled,
Jumped atd ran In q crowd ID the stairs
TIL the floor
Was covered with presents and couldn't
hold more.
VIII.
There were presents for girls. there were
presents for boys,
And all kinds Of knick-kuacks and gew gaws
and toys;
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1894-12-20


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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1894-12-20

NNNN n III "a AAAAA Ia
skilled,
Though when morning arrived my
broad stocking was filed.
".
There were candies and jewsharps,
tops, jack-knives and balls;
But the f%ruitfullest present my fancy
recalls
Dieter far than these trinkets piled up
so profuse,
Better far than the duarto size book,
Mother Goose"O
Was the swift, steel shod sled, on which
Mabel and /
Coasted down the long hin as a swal-
low might fly.
Y.
She sat light IN my lap, my FIRST sweet
heart Of old,
And 1 held her soft hand so II might
not be cold,
And her cheek came SO near to my lips
as we sped
That 1 helped her much better to stay
on the sled.
vi.
The mountain high hill was too short I
soon found,
I wished 1t might circuit the planet
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1894-12-20

My goods are assorted. my trunks are wei
stocked,
/ must now Dad them up or the way naf
be blocked
"TWixt deep SHOWS and queer tarifs-Mt
there, let 'em GO"
And Santa Claus reindeer shot ever ne
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-11-06
THAT MYSTERIOUS ExPL osloN.
London Detectives Are Working Hard
 to Ferret Out the Outrage.

London Detectives Are Working Hard
 to Ferret Out the Outrage.
 LONDON, Nov. GA squad of detec- tives are investigating the bomb explo. sion Sunday at the residence of Regi- mol Brett, two doors from the residence of Henry Watkins, one of the justices of the queens bench, for whom the bumb is supposed to have been intended Colonel Sir Edward Bradford, chief commissioner of police, is personally directing the matter.
 Many nearby residents fled from their houses too frightened to return, and in consequence their residences have been under police guard and will so remain until order is restored. 4 number of residents, however, are willing to re- turn, but until the official investigation is completed the police thought it ad- visable to keep everybody away from the scene.
 As soon as it was light enough photo graphs were taken of scenes from all points of view and fragments of bomb splihters. etc, were taken to the home office.
 The police believe the explosion the work of some criminal who sought re- venge for some decision rendered by the late Lord Esher, master of rolls. The second theory is, Brett in some way ex- cited animosity of dynamiters Third theory is, the outragious result recently announced determined the Irish physi- cal force party to commence an active dynamite campaign, and that explosion was intended as q warning to the home secretary whose residence is next door to that of Brett but which is tenanted by Horace West, secretary of Asquith.
 Another theory Is that the outrage is of anarchist origin and directed against the residence of Justice Hawkins, who in addition to trying and condemning the Wallsall anarchists, tried and con- demned the majority of anarchists who have been brought into court during the last 10 years, and who has been threat ened repeatedly since the trial of the two Italian anarchists, Guesseppen and Farnascisco.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-11-06
Cissy Loftus' Lovers.

have heard that no young woman not even Miss Nellie Bass, the heiress ever received as many proposals of marriage i'll tho course of one short year as did Miss Cissy Loftus during her brief, bright reign over the hearts of the jeunesse doree. And her offers were good .ones-at least many of them were, from a worldly point of view. There was at least one son of an earl, and a youthful and wealthy baronet, perhaps more, for all l know to the contrary, for Miss Loftus was not boastful, and there were at least half dozen young men whose rent rolls or less aristocratic income touched ai0, 900 year. As for the in- eligibles, their name was legion, and there would have been more gossip anent Miss Cissy's love affairs than there was had she not been so circum- spect a maiden and so extremely youth ful that her marriage seemed a remote contingency indeed. London Letter in Boston Transcript.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1894-11-06
Fire at Louisville.

LOUISVILLE Nov. 6.-Fire broke out about o'clock Sunday in the building occupied by the Louisville branch of the Singer Sewing Machine Manufac- turing company at 559 Fourth avenue and before the flames could be extin- guished destroyed about $5O,OOO worth of property. Just as the fremen had the fire under control the rear wall of the Singer building fell and five firemen were caught under it and badly hurt.
 At the time of the fire there was q large audience present at the Avenue theater. which adjoins the Singer build ing. The fire was discovered by the people on the stage and the curtain was dropped in the middle of the last act, and in less than 20 minutes the house was emptied of it's occupants and q panic ayerted