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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-12-19
STORY OF LITTLE SAMUEL.
How Marshall L, Wilder Began His
story rolling on Christmas.

My first Christmasos?- 1T takes me
u long way back to think of them: but
| remember one distinctly. I see my
self very little tot, tired of my
Christmas toys, sitting on my fathers
lap before the great, glowing fire, In
the coy Bitting-room OF our house In
FortyNsocond street, which was then
almost out In the country. Father was
telling mo the Bible story of little
samuel, and very well remember
how very much interested | was, and
how | thought Samuel must have been
Il very brave boy not TO become fright
sned when he heard the voice OF the
Lord calling To him. thought about
the story for a good many minutes
after my father had finished telling II.
| wished | could be ms good and brave
as Samuel and tried to think OF some
way Of pleasing the Lord, Al last n
plan occurred to me, | would repeat
the story of Samuel to the family and
make them pay pennies to hear me,
and these pennies | would spend to
buy candy and nuts for two or three
hungry looking small boys had seen
shivoriug IN the street that morning,
and whom | was sure Santa Claus had
forgotten. My small soul was burning
with enthusiasm when told my big
brother of the scheme. had had
other ambitions projects OF mine
squelchod by the family and so was
fairly beside myself with delight when
he smiled encouraglnGly. We went
through the house letting the people
know about It; then we cut some paste
board into tickets and put them on
little table outside the sittlnH-room
door sold them myself, while my
brother stood nj the door keeping
everybody out who didn't have one.
Then ! slipped In and climbed NJ on
the table, Everybody in the house
was there. In shril voice began
to tell how li,tlo Samuel lived In the
temple with ELI and how the Lori
came and talked to him. think
even tried to initiate the Lords voice.
closed with a little recitation. The
thing was a great success, My pocket
was OVERLOOKING with pennies, and I
was like friaky little puppyedog
strainlng at string until my father
started out with me TO buy the candy
for the hungry boys. We didn't get
candy, but we did get some provisions
for very poor family In the neigh
borhood; and | don't believe | have
had since moment OF such supreme
satisfaction as when stood In the
doorway holding my fathers hand and
watching the grocer's boy us he
brought In the things which meant
Christmas dinner to those poor people
From Christmas Days Of Long Ago,
In Dcmorest'B Magazine.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-12-19

OF the day that the integrity of the
shirt bosom Of neither suffered during
the long dag,
Another custom, to guard against
any trickery on the part of any men,
Der of drinking party, was regula-
ton which provided that ut the end Of
each round all the gentlemen were to
tip their glasses bottom upward with
the rim Of he glass resting on the
thumhnail. The nail of each was then
examined by the most sober member
and II more than drop of liquor were
found, the culprit had to pay heavy
ine.
4 more exciting method was TO stick
u pin in the bottom of u wooden cup,
The cup was then filled with liquor
and each man had TO drink exactly
enough to leave the head of the pin
and the remaining liquor on precisely
even terms, Ii he drank too much, or
too little, the cup was rohlled and he
had to try again, II is needless to say
that majority suceumhcd without ao-
,omplishing the difficult task
During the reign OF Charles H. u
drinking Christmas game much in
vogue among the nobility was called
Drinking for a mugSle," 1t took six
to play. The first drank one cup OF
ale, the second, two, the third, three,
the fourth four. the tltth Ave and tho
sixth six, They at once began again,
The first drank six, the second five.
the third four, the fourth three, the
nth two and the sixth one. The third
round began like the first, the first
man drinking one and the sixth man
six, The point of tho game was TO
make six rounds, when each would
have drank twerty-one glasses,
Sometimes the game did not end at
the sixth round particularly when six
gentlemen ptttod themselves against
six other gentlemen, Big sums Of
money were won and lost on these
drinking bouts and the favored spec
tators watched the progress of tho
tankard with foversh excitement,
In Oxford college students used to
40 through regular course of train
ing for the Craftsmanship drinking
bout. A team made UP of the best OF
the college tiplors would be pitted
against similar team composed OF
townsmon, This was called town
against college and large sums were
wngerod upon the result.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-12-19
CHAPTER ".

Yes, the unexpected news that Ted
Hargraves 80 suddenly blurted out was
correct. lie was not a whit discOn-
Certed or abas He simply in
formed them in the most unconCerned
manner in the world that he was quite
poor man, almost a pauper, in fact
He made no apologies, but told the
story Of how a huge fortune had been
lost through injudicious speculation as
simply and naturally as if he had been
narrating how he had mislaid a soy
ercign. IT never seemed to dawn upon
him that the loss of fortune would
mean the loss OF affection and friend
ship in the Hargrayee household.
1T might have been worse" he con
Cluded cheerfully. II am only young
yet and Denman is an dwfully good
fellow and Lave no doubt that when
he comes over he will give me a situa-
ton as his secretary. Indeed, | have
already spoken to him Oh the subject,
That was one Of the reasons | came to
England, as | though, | should be
able to see round home and MY rela-
tons before | settled down to hard
work. But, upon my word, | was be-
ginning to get bit anxious about him
coming, for was pretty we'll stumped,
and, as 1t is, uncle, am afraid | shall
have to ask you TO lend me a fiyer
or two" He smiled and looked round
cheerfully.
Maudie's face was downcast and sho
seemed to be eating her toast me-
chanically. Bessie's cheeks were scar.
let and she was staring al him with
eyes full OF pitiful affection. Mr.. Har-
graves looked embarrassed, as II he
were wondering indeed he was
how the wife Of his bosom would take
this unwelcome news. He was not
long left in doubt, for Mrs Hargrayes
rose hurriedIy from her scat, her face
white with Indignation.
II am astounded, Edward" she said,
severely, at the shameful deceit you
have practiced upon us. You have al
lowed me TO introduce you to all our
friends as a millionaire. You have
grossly transgressed upon our hospital
ity. You have evidently spared no
pains, not only in getting yourself in
troduced by false pretenses, but also
in endeayoring to make US ridiculous /"
ITO Be Continued.)
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-12-19

She merely nodded her lead in as
sent. She could not trust herself 10
speak, for she was inwardly quircring
with passion at the cool way in which
Maud had discussed 1ed's pretcnsions
to her hand, All, she thought, if 1t
had only been he loved, low gladly |
would have accepted him If he hadn't
had a shilling in the world. And th"n
she flushed up angrily at what she con
sidered the unmaidcnly immodesty of
her self confession.
Ted, however, was in the highest of
spirits, He made all sorts of jokes.
till even her grave face relaxed and
the merriment became general
What is the matter, Ted?" asked
Maud curiously. Il have never seen
you so excited before"
Il have had good news" he said,
lightly. "A friend Of mine is coming
from Africa knew he would shortly
be returning to England, but did not
think it would be so soon"
rs it a lady?" she asked, jealousy.
Certainly not; a fellow, one of my
best friends, and also one of the
wealthiest men in South Africa"
How perfectly charming" said
Maud is he young or old, married
or single?"
"He is middle-aged a confirmed
bachelor, with an unaccountable dis
like for the fair sex and decided dis
taste for society"
How unintercsting, said Maud, in
disguised tone, which made both her
cousins smile.
1t was no., however. till the next
morning that she valued the true
worth of Ted's information and II
came in the form of revelation which
startled the Hargraves' household as II
had probably never been startled be-
fore.
The morning meal was later than
usual. The Hargrayes had given a
ball the night before and nearly all
the house party were breakfasting In
the privacy Of their own rooms, 50
that it happened that there were just
Mr.. and Mrs. Hargraves and Maud and
Ted at the table, while Bessie, as they
breakfasted en- famille, presIued at the
coffee urn.
Maud tells me-" said Mrs. Har-
graves, that you are expecting a
friend over from Africa. need not
tell you how happy we shall be TO well
come him, for your sake
Thanks very much, indeed; can
not express TO you how glad am he ID
coming, for to tell you the truth my
finances are in an awful state just
now, and as he is one OF my oldest
friends, know that he will assist me. "
Assist you Your finances In an
awful state!" echoed Mrs. Hargrayes.
with a chilly smile. Il don't compre-
bend you in the least, for with the
wealth you inherited from your father
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-12-19
CHAPTER III.

The days merged into weeks and it
was now over month since Edward
first came to visit the Hargraye5.
Every one liked the young fellow; the
children adored him, and even Mrs.
Hargraves was unusually warm and
sincere in her protestations OF affec-
ton for her nephew; while he, As
every one could see, was passiOnately
in love with his beautiful cousin,
Maud. He never seemed happy nor
contented unless he was by her side.
Whether she returned his affection
was an open question. She was much
too well-bred and worldly to give any
thing away without it being properly
asked for, and her heart was too cold
and perfect a piece of mechanism for
it to give her any trouble.
Edward was popularity supposed TO
be a millionaire. He was pleasant
nd gentlemanly, and if he felt in
cained TO lay his hand, heart and for
tune at her feet, and the settlements
were ample enough TO suit her eXtrav
agant tastes, there was but little
doubt that she would accept him. If
the young colonial, or Ted, as he in
sisted on being called, was madly in
love, he always managed to pay daily
visit to the nursery, and as he was in
variably up hours before the rest of
the lazy, luxurious household he gen
orally met Bessie and the four children
taking their early constitutional. In
these strolls the young fellow learned
a lot for Bessie, quite unconsciously in
her artless talk, revealed a good deal
of the cold worldliness which charac-
terized the Hargrayes. He was very
fond of his little cousin. He admired
her bravery, her ceaseless industry,
her happy spirit and her quick, warm
temper. He noted how susceptible she
was to kindness, how intensely CRATE
full for the smallest act Of courtesy
true it was mat he could see no beauty
in the little, white, tired, viyacious
face, for his eyes were too blinded by
the loneliness of Maud; but still he
watched and observed and pondered
deeply on things generally, and his
aunt in particular, for he was quick
to find out that his uncle was com
plete nonetity in the house.
He himself was singularly reticent
over his worldly affairs. He had
made all the members of the house
hold presents more or less handsome,
but of his future aspirations he said
nothing.
Don't you think ii very funny"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-12-19
A MODERN CINDERELLA.
BY Lille Harris.
Continued.

Continued.
After the children were in bed. she
was summoned down into the drawing
room. She was so excited and cage"
to see Edward again, thar her simple
little black evening dress caused her
no anxiety, but when she got down
stairs and hid herself away in cor
ner, where she could watch the richly
dressed guests the old feeling OF dis
content swept over her. Ne one spoke
to her, no one seemed to want or.
Maud, in the ralest sea-grCen crepe lie
chine and pearls, had quite little
court round her. Mrs. Hargraves had
Edward IL tow and was introducing
him right and left. Bessie thought he
looked splendid in evening dress, and
not bit provincial, she told herself
with a thrill of relief. How lonely she
felt. it was cruel for them to send up
to her and then for no one to take any
notice; how she wished she had re-
manned III the nursery, she woull at
least have been able to read there.
Presently her heart beat little
faster; Edward was approaching her,
but he merely smiled as he passed
Der and hurried off to swell Naud's
train of admirers.
This was too much for Bessie; tears
rushed TO her eyes and miserably con-
scious of her aunts displeased look
she left the room and went upstairs.
How could | expect him to look at
me?" she sobbed angrily, miserable
dowdy little wretch that | am. Who
could look pretty in Il dress like this?
| wonder how Maud would like to wear
it," Then after her fit of weeping
was over she was as usual heartily
ashamed OF her outburst of temper
and going to the night nursery she
knelt down by the baby's cradle, her
special pet and darling, and prayed
for strength to curb her temper
When she went back into the sitting
room, quiet and humbled in spirit to
her establishment, Mrs. Hargraves and
Edward were there, the former look
ing cold and angry.
What was the cause, Bessie, of you
leaving the drawingroom so sud-
denly? Were you not well?"
1T was nothing" stammered the
girl, Il felt miserable, that was all ;
nobody seem I'd to want me, so | came
away"
Don't you think it was exceedingly
rude and disCourteous of you?" re-
marked her aunt severely. Your
cousin Edward, when he noticed you
leave the room, was quite worried, for
he felt sure that you were not we'll
You see, my dear boy, there was no
cause for your uneasiness. You are
not used to Bessies peculiar ways and
very trying temper"
The girls eyes shone with rage
for a moment it looked as il an explo-
sion were inevitable, but she closed
her mouth firmly
There is no occasion for us to
waste our time up here" said Mrs.
Hargraves. Good might, Bessie; do
try and be little more amiable and
agreeable"
Edward shook hands in silence he
looked astonished and perpleXed, then
he followed his stately relative, leav-
ing our poor little heroine more mis-
cradle than ever.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-12-19

we understood YOU were little II any.
thing short of a millionaire"
you have been misinformed, said
the young man, calmly 1T is true
that my father was wealthy, but he
made several injudicious investments
and he died comparatively poor. On.
deayored to retrieve our losses with
the result that | stand before you al,
most a pauper"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-12-19
DECREE OF FORECLOSURE.

Saturday afternoon, Judge Bum, OF
the United States court, entered fore
closure sale decree in the case Of the
American Loan & Trust company
against the Minnesota & Wisconsin
Railway company.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-12-19
SOMETHING EXCITING.

Hattie-Haye you ever attended a
bull fight, Mr.. Silby?
silby--Oh, yes; but for real genuine
excitement, give me-
Hattie--What? A prize fight?
Silby-Oh nothing so tame: rat
thing good theological discussion by
country deacons
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-12-19
XMAS 800 YEARS AGO
DRINKING WAS THE ORDER OF
THE DAY.
SOME POWERFUL MIXTURES

Gallants Drank Out of MaEes, Noggtns,
Whtskins, Piggins and Cruises \
Favorite Concoction Was Ale,
Cider, Cognac, Wine Flavored with
Fruit and Spices.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-05-04

we have a new.
NEW conner to Sixth
and Market who
ONE has been told of
the place and its
methods. He finds it is
a convenient place and
he likes it. SO would
you it you'd come. Here
you will find everything
the man or boy needs for
wear
Clothing,
Tailoring,
Furnishings,
Hats,
Shoes,
under one roof and man.
agement. Necessarily
there is a saving in eX-
penses. A look at our
prices and you will see
that the BUYER is given
the benefit of this saving.
Let us show you our
Spring things. We will
do it gladly if you will
come.
How about a covert
coat?
Ion TT hfu1Iip o. Oon
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-05-04

Osprey came into the house carrying the
extra" shawl upon her arm.
"Kitty! Kitty! Why, where is the
the child?
In vain she called. The fire had died
out upon the hearth-the pan of vegetables
stood upon the table just as the girl had
left 1.-THE doors were open, and, alto
gether, there was an air of confused desola-
ton about the dark and dreary house.
deacon Osprey" said the frightened
matron, grasping her husband S arm, 'what
does this mean? ''
The deacon set his teeth tightly together,
but made no answer. He walked silently
upstairs into the back room, and presently
returned
at means, wife," he said, in husky
voice
''Hushn' said Mrs. Osprey with a start.
'What's that 2"
Something at the door," said Silas, ris
ing to open it, And as he did so, slender
figure, drenched with chill rain, and rob-
bed in soiled, brier- torn garments, tottered
forward into his arms and the bag of gold
fell to the kitchen floor with a dull, heavy
heavy sound.
''Kittyn he cried; ''mother, it is Kitty,
and she is dying!'
But Kitty Clifford was not dying-she
was only fainting from fatigue and over
exerton, and Mrs Osprey's kindly care
soon restored her to strength and ANNA
ton. The deacon listened silently to her
story, and when she had finished he stroked
her bright hair down with gentle touch.
"My little giIl, he said, ''you have been
very brave"
"Were you not frightened, Kitty ?"
asked Silas tenderly.
eyes, but it was worse when | came to
myself after that fainting fit in the cabin
on the hill. Oh, it was so dark-so dis
mal-so solitary, with owls hooting in the
woods, and bat flying round and round
close to the ceiling"
When Messrs. "Jim and Sandy Bill"
came after their secreted treasures the next
night, their state of minds may easily be
fancied. But they never suspected who
the marplot was. Least of all would they
have dreamed of pretty Kate Clifford, who
was just engaged to be married to Deacon
Osprey's son Silas.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-05-04
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THE BATTLE OF THE INKS.

'"Tush!" cried the Red Ink to the Black.
Pm full of color, which you lack.
Black is the symbol of the sad;
Red is the symbol of the glad;
Red is joyous, red is loud,
Reds the hue of the truly proud
Black means mourning, 'Rah for me!
j am the color of Victory"
You are the color of the battle field,
You are the color of death well sealed,
You are the hue of the men whose plea
Is summed up fully in Anarchy"
The Black Ink said to the Ink of Red
''Red is the ground work of Englands flag"
"Red is the field of the Anarchists rag"
''Red is the hue of Libcrty's reign"
BLACK is the color that followed its train
In the land of France, where kings were killed
Where History stands with its heart full
chilled"
"Red for me-" cried the Red Ink then.
"Let me stand by the use of Men,"
Said the Ink so black,
"Dcspitc my lack
OF color and hue"
And the hours flew.
The Ink so red that twas filled with pride
In a column of figures doth now abide.
The Ink so black that il reused the snccr
or the Colorado Ink came out this year,
On soft and beautiful spring-timc day,
In II verse that will live forever and aye.
-liurpcrs Magazine,
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-05-04

Commend fool for his wit, or a knave
for his honey, and he will receive you into
his DEMONSTRATING.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-05-04

Each day almost
we have a new.
conner to Sixth
and Market who
has been told of
the place and it's
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-09-21
A Celebrated Will Case.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21.-Messrs.
Blair, Lee and J. X. Darlington,
have offered for probate the will
left by Judge Holt. The witnesses
to this mysteriously transmitted
will are Gen. Grant, Gen. Sherman,
and Mrs. Sherman.
The petition presented by the
attorneys is that Luke Develin is
named in the will as executor, who
asks the will to be admitted to
probate and letters testamentary be
granted him, and also that the
order appointing the National Safe
Deposit, Savings and Trust COM
pany administrator Of the estate
be declared void. This company
was appointed administrator upon
petition of the heirs-at-law. Octo-
Der Is was set for hearing all per-
sons concerned,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-09-21
NO BOND ISSUE NOW.
CONGRESS WILL BE CALLED UPON
FOR REMEDY.
The Money Kings Must Have Their
Profits Assured aud to do so
Must Keep up the Reserve.

NEW YORK, Sept. PA special
to the World from Washington
says: The easy assurance and
confidence of the treasury officials
that there will not be another bond
issue and that the gold reserve will
not again be seriously depleted is
explained by prominent treasury
official, who says that through the
good offices of the bond syndicates
promises have been secured from
bankers from all points Of the
country that in case of necessity
they can be called to place up to
$50, OOO,0 900 gold in the treasury in
exchange for legal tenders.
This important matter has been
quietly negotiated by Messrs. Bel
mont and Morgan during the last
10 days, and the indicated result
arrived at subsequent to their last
deposit of gold.
The reasons which have led to
this action are varied, but all tend
to the same end. On the part of
the administration it is recog-
nized as good politics to avoid an
other bond issue and throw the re-
sponsibility and necessity for
remedial financial legislation upon
the incoming congress. 1t was de-
termined by the president, several
months ago, that there would be
no bond issue until after the cleo
tions as an issue previous thereto
would have the effect of strength
ening the hands of the free silver
men and the Populists.
On the side of the syndicate the
unpopularity of bond issue has
been evident, but far more diff
ferent influence has been its desire
to avoid any action which would
have the effect of checking the
steadily increasing wave of bust
ness prosperity. The parties to the
present voluntary combination for
the protection Of the treasury gold
reserve are all members entirely
within the list of banks that were
allowed to participate in the distri-
button of the last bond issue. 1t
will be remembered that none of the
profits of the syndicate have yet
been distributed, nor can they be
until the rate of exchange has fall
len permanently below the gold
exporting point. So it becomes
essential to the individual inter-
ests of the members of the syn
dictate to make the treasury situa-
ton sure in order that they may
pocket the profits accruing under
the enormously profitable contract
of February last.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-09-21

represent us, but delayed sending
so long that our government, find
ing the British would not be ready
until we'll along in the fall, has
determined upon independent ac-
ton. The representatives of our
government will be Sheridan p.
Reed, United States consul at Tien
Tsin; Commander Francis NJ. Bar
Der, United States naval attache
at Toxic, and Fleming d. Cheshire,
interpreter United States legation
at Pekin. The commission will
start at once from Tien Tsin, but
owing to the great distance from
that place to Cheng Tu, the jour
ney, which must be made overland
and without the aid of railroads,
will take at least a month. 1t
will probably be well along in No
vember before the real work of the
investigation begins.