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courage was generally answering and
cAcompromising. tried TO stile a Shrek
and only half succeeded.
After the roof had been successfully
assembled, they heard a great noise by
the chimney. as though Santa had Just
CIghtcd, and then they heard him de-
sccnd the interior of the chimney; low
er and lower he came, until finally his
legs were in the room, and they kicked
ina avery human and prosaic way. After
they had kicked for awhile, and no more
OF the visitors body appeared, it be-
gan to dawn upon everybody that Santa
was in difficulties. The children and
the older visitors sat staring at the legs
for a few minutes. and then Mr.. Moon,
who was a man for an emergency, gal
lantly rushed TO the rescue. He seized
Santa's ankles and pulled with all the
force of a pair OF gymnasium-educated
arms. but he didn't seem to make any
Lcadway, for Santa yelled in a voice
That sounded like doleful cry from the
tomb that he was being wedged in
1 -hter than ever. and he implored the
NAlL IiNllN 10 AlO FoAlAt-A ltl llAN NAlNl
The elders held council of war. Mr..
Brewster mildly suggested that it
would be a good plan to send in fire
alarm. but his wife crushed him with
look, and said that the only way she
saw was to take the bricks out of the
chimney: and she added: This comes
of a man trying to act the fool when he
ought to be thinking of the world To
come"
Meanwhile Santa groaned and
sh-ieled in a fearful manner in the
chimney, and protested that if he
wasn't soon released he would be a
corpse. Mrs. Bell was fainting comfor-
tably in her armchair. and most of the
children had vanished. TWAS then that
Miss Rose approached Mr.. Moon, wiring
ing her hands and weeping beautifully
''Mr Moon" she cried, you see the
sufferings of my uncle. and you stand
here idle. Can you moi rescue him?"
''Aliss Rose" said the intrepid young
man, Il can get him out of that in five
minutes; it rests with you whether
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man who had been studying law for tea
years. and who hoped soon TO be adj
mitted to the bar. sat next TO Miss Bose
upon whose hand he had serious de-
signs. and his efforts to appear at ease
were amusing and instructive; Mr.
brewster, who was small and timid
looking, nestled beside his wife, who
was massive and had a bass voice; 81
fence brOodcd over the thrOng uni Mr.
Bell. who was given to speeches. went
into another attitude, and said;
Children, I have heard that you
don't believe there is a Santa Claus?
lou have formed the unworthy idea
that your parents and friends TN your
stockings on Christmas eve, and that
good Old fur-clothcd Santa is a myth.
Vow. have here a letter from Santa.
Great excitement among the chill
drcn.)
And he says that he viii arrive here
"a ten o'clock, coming down the Chin
uev which You see before you. | must
leave you for awhile, as / must keep
watch outside; but YOU must all be
quiet ana keep your seats, or santa
Claus may become angry, and refuse to
enter"
Ten o'clock was announced by the tall
clock in the adjoining room, and the
mellow chimes of that ancient time
piece had scarcely died away before the
children heard other sounds. Upover-
head there was a violent scratching and
tearing. as though a poorly shod rein
deer was trying to climb the roof, and
they distinctly heard the silvery tink-
ling of bells. and some of them believed
that they could make out the grinding
of the sleigh runners on the shingles.
1t was moment of awful eXcitementi
Johnnie Bell. who had never quailed In
dangers stormy hour, did not try TO
conceal the cold perspiratiOn that stood
on his forehead; Amelia Grimm, whose
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Caleb Crimmins was as sweet on Deb
by Dander as humble bee on honey
suckles. That was a well understood
fact among the young folks of Brad
bury, back-country village of the mid
ole west; and although Caleb had the
reputation of being very near" he was
known in a number of instances to have
Opened his heart" and his purse
slightly-in demonstration of that fact.
And when Gale Crimmins went down
into his jeans" Tin the mellow flow of
the village tongue waggers) it meant
that return might be expected on the
board in short order. That is to say,
folks was expectin' of invite to the
weddin' fore long"
1t panied Caleb intensely when he
thought of the rapid succession Of
birthdays, Christmases and money
taking holidays with which the year
was crowded. and he resolved that but
few of them should elapse before he
had the knot tied hard and fast with
Miss Debby; and then they would 60
kinder slow on the gosh blamed
spendin' business" Debby was not at
all extravagant in her notions of gift
taking, but she did think it was no more
than right that she should be remem.
bered occasionally with some tangible
demonstration of affection.
Christmas was at hand. and Caleb was
in the throes of a job of guessing what
to get for Debby. There's so tarnal
much nonsense bout Christmas pres
ents," said he. that a Teller don't know
what to git" But he held to his estab-
lished rule that it should be 'somethin'
useful and onextravagant." But what
Debby needed most. that was the per
picking question
Caleb was to take Debby to the Christ
mas dom S" at the village church, where
there was TO be a tree for the young
folks. and he thought it would be the
proper caper to hang his present on the
tree with the others. and have it handed
out publicly, to show that he was NJ
and doing with the rest Of them. And
so il came to pass that among the good
things hanging on the tree was a sealed
envelope marked. Merry Christmas t.
Deborah Dander. from Mr.. Caleb Grim
MINIS" This the minister. who ofiici
ated as distributor, took down. and
With some sly rSmarks on its supposed
contents. called upon the young lady e
come forward and receive It,
AS Debhy passed up the aisle she wa
aocosted on either side b. her y6ans
friends. who eagerly ipquired VIA
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On the evening before Christmas,
% the year of grace 1894. Mr.. Rufus
I:ell created a mild sensation at his
home by arriving with parcel Of huge
dimensions. He made sure that none
Of the children were about the house
before he entered and. when he had
crossed the threshold he Immediately
concealed the mysterious bundle in
closet and locked the door upon it.
Mrs. Bell at once demanded an ex-
PLANTATION, and her niece, Miss Rose
Mayue. seconded the demand strongly;
thereupon Mr.. Bell struck the attitude
popular with candidates when they say
My fellow-countryme and said:
Ladies', am but human, singular as
the statement may seem; but ! am
nevertheless a being of ideas and re-
sources"
we are always acquiring infOrma-
lion." interrupted Mrs. Bell.
Rose continued Mr.. Bell. serenely.
turnl-s to the younger lady. las a
Echoo4-teacher you must have studied
-uveuile human nature. and you must
nave been shocked by the fact that
children cease to believe in the good
old stories of Santa Claus and his elm
5eer almost as soon as they are able TO
walk; in fact. ] have heard you com
ment upon this sad truth. What is
Christmas TO child, If the child doesn't
believe in Santa CLAUSE Where are all
the romance and poetry of the oc-
sion? Ny own children are skeptical
when ] tell them the charming legend
Of Kris Kringle: have undertaken to
convince them that there is a Santa
Claus: ] have decided to let them see
Santa Claus in person"
This announcementnaturally pleased
the ladies: and their excitement was
quite intense when Mr.. Bell produced
a bundle from the closet and opened
II. producing lof of ancient furs and
bearskin hat that had probably been
used by drum major of the town
i.9nd: 70 please the ladies' he donned
his costume al once. and they voted
him a perfect Santa Claus. as he GER
tainly Was.
Now" he said, W hen he had resumed
his ordinary raiment, = don't think it
quite fair 20 reserve this entertainment
for our own children exclusively, so i
have invited few good little boys and
girls Of the neighborhood; and Mr.. and
Mrs. Brewster win be here. and young
Mr.. Moon; have lef them into the Sc
cret You viii tell the children TO hang
their hosiery in the north room, and in
form them that you have reason TO he
Heye that they may see Santa Claus if
they sit up and keep perfectly still; at
the proper time I'D ascend the roof and
slide down the chimney; it is just large
enough for the purpose. And ] guess
that's an"
During the balance of the evening,
until nine O'Clock. there was a great
deal of active preparation in progress in
the Bell mansion; the north room was
tidied. and seIni-circls of chairs
placed for the expected guests. who be-
gan to arrive at the stipulated time.
Sir. Bell was IN a fine frenzy of excite
ment; be declared 10 his wife. in a
whisper, that he felt Ike a boy again.
and she replied that she was ten years
younger than she was before ne UNI
folded his delicious scheme By half
past ming all the Reests, large and small
Terf IN their ps'ces; Nr. Noon. yppnf
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more VIII olesom
more beautiful, more completely pleasing
than a womanly woman Such a woman
is even tempered, intelligent, strong ano
healthy Health really tells the whole
story. Health means strong nerves and
strong body, and they 60 far toward
bringing cool looks and amiability
A woman worn and wearied by the
dragging weaknesses peculiar to her sex,
cannot be expected to 6nd zest in any
duty or amusement Life is all one dead
monotonous gloom to her On her face
is written the story of weakness and pain.
The whOlesomeness Of health is lacking
The cheeks lack fulIness. the eyes lack
sparkle, the hair lacks ulster.
Doctors have learned to locate nine
terths of wonfaniy sickness in the organs
that ought above all others tc be strong
and healthy.
Sensitive women shudder at the
thought Of consulting a physician on
such matters natural feeling Of mod.
esty MAKES them dread the examination,
and srbsequeu, stereotyped treatment BY
loca, applications on which most
doctors fns.s.
Much mcr= often than not this is IN
necessary Il should tot be submitted
20 except as asst resort
Or Pierce 5 Favonts Prescription has
cured thousands Of severe cases Of fe-
mae weakness Il works il natural,
sszsi5.s way II begiEs ty subduing the
Inflammation that is always present
Ttsr u strengthens and irvigorares the
whole body Particularly th< organs dis.
tinctly feminine 4 promotSs regularity.
cures Inflammation and liberation. and
STOPS he facilitating drata caused By
them q 81 dealers
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It was Christmas eve and the bod
gets sat by the fire discussing the prob
ability that they would receive pres
ents of greater value than they had
sent to their poor relatives. and as
good as they had sent to their rich
ones.
ugh, what night it is" said Mrs.
Dodgett, but it is just as well, for we
shall have no callers, and I'm really not
fit to be seen"
"You certainly are nOt;" candidly
answered Mr. Dodgett, Its a mystery
what you have done with all the money
you have gotten for dress. Now, can
20 nowhere for lack of a decent dress
suit"
Instead of replying warmly, Mrs.
Dodgett only smiled mysteriousIy. At
that moment the maid entered, saying:
please, Dla'am, a tramp's atthe back
door begging for clothes"
'Tell him to 60 away and be quick
about it, said Mr.. Dodgett, who was
suffering from neuralgia and disap-
pointment that his wife would not
quarrel.
Don't leave him alone in the kitch-
en- said Mrs. Dodgett; che is most like
ly a sneak thief"
Charitable, that remark" gTunted
her husband.
"Ye-es," she replied. absently, ''by
the way, dear, Mr.. Blanque has given
his wife another sealskin- l shall have
to cut her. for | can't visit her any
longer in my old wrap. It's one COM
fort. though. that he selected it him
self: something is surely wrong with
it," Looking anxiously at her hus-
band. she saw half smile on his face
ITS a cold night for that poor wretch
to be out half cIad," he said. IN see
if he is gone" she returned, and both
left the room by different doors.
Soon they were both back with half
pleased. half shane-faced looks.
"Its Christmas eve. after all" said
he.
"Ycs, we should be charitable to-day
of all days"
~M'hm; / gave that poor wretch my
dress suit which was too shabby to
wear. | mad 10 hunt TOT IT, too' u
was"
"And ] gave him your old overcoat;
it,"
(which overcoat2
''The black one; YOU"
"You did. eh2 Well, you were too
smart for oncei In the pocket Of that
coat was concealed the money I had
saved to buy a sealslsin for your
Christmas gift. Say. why did you hide
.ly dress suit in your avardrobe2
Both had risen. looking very pale.
you got that dress suit from my
wardrobe. did your Well, it was a new
one had gotten Tor your Christmas
+ gift, Silas Dodgettl@
I'VE usinntes later Mrs, podgett was
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VOLUME TX.
KNOWLEDGE

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is it, Debby? Open it and let US see!"
With burning checks she took the mys-
ferrous envelope and returned to her
seat beside the smiling donor, who ad-
yised her to open it. This she did and
found within nothing but a slip of pa
per with some writing on it. She read
the words, and blushing still more deep
ly crumPled the paper in her hand;
then turning to Caleb in an agitated
manner. she said:
mir. Crimmins, we will 90 home.
right Off"
Caleb forthwith conducted Debby
to her home, where she babe him a
frigid good night. Mr.. Crimmins,"
and left him to sneak off to his own
abode, with 4 sort of '-,vish | hadii't'
feeling ranking in his system.
The match was broken off short then
and there, and it was some time before
the why and wherefore were known to
the wondering friends of both. When
the secret did leak out a broad grin
overspread the face of all Bradbury.
and no wonder. Caleb's Christmas
present to Debby was an order on the
Village dentist for -four dollars worth
of pullin' and film"
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Where the Nule logs glow and flame,
Hopeful youth aHd trustful maiden
Softly chant the Masters name.
Now, 81 there be any sad ones,
Bid their fearful eyes be dried
Now. 81 there De Ja0uEhtless glad ones,
l'e that Eladucss purified,
For the bells OF peace are ringing,
Ginning anthems Of the free.
Earth and Heaven Join in singing
OF the ElOries yet 10 be.
Seek the bou-hs, SO green and fragrant
Let the vaNen tapers dance,
Here IS hope for prince. for vaErant,
Christ Of every circumstance
Pile the leapiuE faGoJs higher,
Let the wide-mouthcd chiuneys roar,
Clash the cymhals. twauE the Tyre,
Angels wait al every door.
Soft the Day Of Peace is breaking;
Glaldcst Gay Of all The year.
And sweet Plenty, want O. ertakEng,
Spreads a feast of love and cheer.
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An Experlenced husband.

Mr.. Blinks-I wish to get some hair
pins for my wife.
Great Merchant-This is wholesale
house, sir.
MIR. Blinks-Of course. You don't
suppose I'm fool enough TO go on buy
ing hairpins at retail, do you? want
a barrel.-N. Y. Weekly.
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1rate Father-You young idiot, don't
Won know it costs a small fortune each
year TO gown my daughter?
Eager Wooer COMMUNICATIVE;
but then you would not have to dress
her so expensively when she was my
Wife.-Puck
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Stout Beggar-Gimme quarter, will
yer?
Old Gentleman Enormously This
sounds more lille-er-a demand than
era request
Stout Bcggur-Is dat 500 Well, all
you've got ter do is ter see dat de sup
ply * equal ter de demand, See2-liay
CITY Chat.
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They were about signing the articles
of agreement.
Zone thing more" said the champion
pugilist.
What's that2" demanded the chal-
lenger.
Il want the closing speech.
cago Times-IIerald
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DO you think the baby resembles
me?"
We'll, yes; but then, you know,
health is the main thing. and he looks
as though he had a good constitution"
Chicago Record.
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Johnny, Willie says you threw him
down and jumped on him with both
feet"
We'll, ma, was just playin'."
What sort of play do you call that?''
Observation-Disclosures Journal.
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Old GOtrox-Money, Ell? Why, you
were shopping yesterday and the day
before!
Miss Gotrox-Yes, papa; but I'm go
ing downtown to buy something to-day
Puck
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BE comforted, said the old delin-
quent to the dying editor, your future
is Il bright one"
That's just what bothers me, "
groaned the editor. Il can see it blaz-
g!"-Chicago Times Herald.
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Putting Him on III. Feet.

Hazel tell you. it's great thing TO
have a quarrel once in awhile. My best
girl and / haven't spoken for three
weeks.
Nutte-I don't see why you should
feel so good about it.
Hazel-Just think of all the money
I've savedi-Judge.
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She Relented.


won't you be miner" pleaded the
love-stricken young man.
Il cannot" replied the fair young
girl.
Il love you so! Say that you will
marry me, my sweet one!"
81 tell you cannot do it, Mr.. Darling
ton. hope ] make myself plain
Although rejected so emphaticaily
the youths native gallantry did not de
sCrt him. Although she would not be
his, she was q woman, and she was
lovely. She was quite as lovely now as
before she pronounced his doom.
Make yourself plain?' he repeatd.
you could not, with all your skill, do
that. Miss Teeters. Your beauty can
not be disguised"
She gazed at him in surprise. Never
before had a rejected one persisted in
telling her she was beautiful lie in
tereSted her man like that was
worth loving.
"Oh, Georgel" she exclaimed, I'll
take back all The cruel THINGS | said.
am rs."-Uarper's Bazaar.
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History Repeated

Radbourn-What was that girl ar
rested for?
Chesney-For being a foolish virgin.
observation-disclosures!
Chesney- Fact. She had no oil in the
lamp of her bike.-N. Y. World.
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Justice-What is the charge against
this prisoner?
Oeicer-IIaring an internal machine
in his possession, yer honor.
Justice Anarchist o. hieyclist2-
Bay CITY Chat
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= She-What do you think of u fellow
that promises to marry girl, and then
doesn't?
IIe-That's case of where a man
loves not too well but wisely.-TOwn
Topics.
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Nor walked his wife the drunkard.
As into his home he slid
Twill come TO a head
In the morning." he said.
In a double sense IL did.
Detroit Tribune.
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A Careful wife.

Sam Johnsing-I'se all right now
Use gwinter get up.
Mrs. Johnsing-FOOl niggah. Jess
You stay in bed until you has tuck de
rest Oh de medicine in dat bottle what
paid a dollar for-TeNas Siftings.
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Mrs. Downyeouch--Dur broke
into the church last night and took
everything.
Rev. Downycouch fabsent-minded)-
Did they take a collection = Texas
Siftings-
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Dolly told Mr. Nicefellow that !
bet Reggie 20 kisses our boat would win
a race at the regatta.
Daisy-Well, wasn't he shocked?
Dolly-No. 1 let him hold the stakes.
Boston Globe.
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A Mental Wreck.

She-I suppose the old lady is in her
second childhood?
He-Apparently. She actually boasts
that she will be y next fall.-Bay City
Chat.
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A Decided Attitude.

''Oh, Arthur! Have you seen Papa?"
Il have"
''Tell me-teH me-what attitude did
he assume toward our engagement"
HE sat on it!"-N. Y Recorder.
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in strong Mysteries on the hearth rug.
while the maddest man in town was
Iainly searching for tramp with new
dress suit and an old overcoat.
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'I can't understand re language" said
the despairing Frenchman. Il learn
how to pronounce ne word hydro
phobia' and zen learn Eat re doctors
sometimes pronounce it fatal!"-Chi-
earn T1-iblue
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Mr.. Bonder-Can l see the financial
editOC2
Office BOy-Nope; he's busy writing
an article to show why the stocks he
owns don't pay any dividends.-Erook-
lvn Life
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where the Rub Came In.

"Did your daughter have any trouble
with her French while you were
abroad?"
Not bit. twas thenatives' French
that bothered her"-.Life.
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M ANTED-Several Trustworthy gen
w tlemen or ladies to travel in Ken
lucky for establihsed, reliable house,
Salary $3.50 aud expenses. Steady posi-
ton. Enclose reference and seif-a ldress
ed stamped envelope. the Dominion
Company. Thirl Floor, Omaha Bldg.
Chicago. -
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Aftor ,he Game Of shInney.

Mamma-You don't want any bread
and butterl Have you lost your appe-
lite?
bobby don't know, mamma, but
wish you would give me piece of pie,
so that can find out for you.-Truth.
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lie pulled silently at corncoh pipe
"What the average man really needs, y
he said. lis not a recipe for getting
$1,000, 600"
The Silent Partner, who was drawing
a needle through the heel of small
sock, paused in the process
Indeed said he, what is it the aver
age man needs ?"
what the average mar needs, he
replied, lis i recipe for getting along
on $500 year.-Chicago Tines-Ilerald.
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Said Santa Claus on Christmas eve,
In jolly. good. fat glee:
"TO judge by all these stockings here.
They've turned the hose on me"
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Shakespeare Revised,

All the worlds stage. and a good
niany of the men and women II it are
merely stage robbers.-Puck.
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For a Christmas present now
] am saving up:
That's why wrinkles line my brow
And sorrow fills my cup.
Truth.