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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1895-12-26

checked the speech upon her lips a
shade OF pain swept over her face and
her eyes dropped. The mother caught
the changing expression on the little
ones features, and her heart swelled
almost to bursting. as the tears came
anew into her swollen eyes.
20. mamma, don't-please DON'T
Midget pleaded. 81 don't care about
Santa Claus and won't hang up a
single stocking, for / know he would
away place. He will look for me back
at home, and. when he finds l am
gone, will give my presents to some
little poor girl"
''Yes, you do care. Midget, darling,
but in your brave little soul you try to
hide your disappointment that it may
not grieve mamma. No, darling,
fear good Santa Claus will not find
you this time, as he has done every
other Christmas since your birth. and
it breaks my heart to think you must
be SO neglected"
Don't you mind it a bit. mamma,
for just amt going to care. If you
will only smile and look happy like
you used to, it will please me more
than anything good old Santa could
bring me in his great pack"
The mother drew the little one to her
bosom and kissed her fondly, and she
started when a deep sigh, which Midget
tried in vain to repress, escaped from the
baby's breast Her face wore q look
of desperate resolution as she released
her loved one and said:
Dc.
your little stockings tonight, as you
have always done, and good Santa
Claus may come here when he visits
the few children in this dreary town
I somehow feel that he will do SO. and
when you go to bed tonight you must
ask God in your prayers to tell the
good children's friend where you are.
He may find you. darling, but if he
does not you must not grieve too
greatly over it. Mamma is going out
for little while. and you must stay
close to the stove and try to keep
warm until she gets back. will go
to the post Office, and may hear from
the Denver manager to whom wrote
for an engagement Good-by, baby,
and try to think that Santa Claus may
find you. even in this cherries place. :"
If the thin muslin wall which sep
arated her room from the adjoining
one had vanished Mrs Maynard would
have seen sitting near it great big,
rough miner. with tears sparkling like
diamonds in his honest eyes. She did
not know that, as she left her room.
big John" Rogers, as he was known.
quietly arose and followed her from
the house and waded after her through
the deep snow in the street.
He saw her enter the post Office, and
a few minutes later come forth again
with look of distress and disappoint-
ment on her face. She raised her eyes
to look about her. and he noticed that
they were full of tears, but, when just
across the street, they encountered
three gilded balls. her face frightened
and she seemed about to start toward
them. Then a cloud of pain swept
over her features and she stood with
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1895-12-26
I'm view of the application of the

I'm view of the application of the
trolley to canal traffic, it is interesting
to recall what improvements were at
tempted on passenger transportation
ON American canals before railways
seized this part of the business. Seth
C. Jones, of Syracuse, built about sixty
years ago an improved canal packet.
designed to run from Syracuse to Buff
falo, distance of ninety-five miles, be-
tween breakfast and supper. The boat
was drawn by horses, and on her trial
trip, with forty or fifty passengers, she
made nearly twelve miles an hour. 1t
was asserted that going at this speed
she created smaller waves and did less
damage to the banks than other boats
going at ordinary canal speed.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1895-12-26

0xyNu6r6,
Within our hearts they blossom gay.
And shed their fragrance free and far;
lis always SO on Christmas day,
In memory Of His golden start
The race Of man had waited long
To see that lily in the sky
To hear the perfect angel-song,
'Of peace to earth and praise on high"
Oppressive night Of Egypt lay,
Till with its glow loves star arose;
In hope and cheer Of Christmas day,
The yearning centuries found repose.
Twas like tho change the morning brings.
Awakfng men to duty bright;
Twas like tho song the bluebird sings
OF lovely spring and her delight;
Twas like the coming of the May,
Refreshing age, rejoicing youth
So beautiful Was Christmas day
In its creative hope and TRUTH
The Heaven and earth We know are one;
God cares for earth as worlds above;
Wherever stars in peace look on,
There shineth His abiding love;
But nearer TO our hearts there lay
longing for the Man Divine.
And so there came the Christmas day,
And in the east His star did shine!
What tender tones of kindness sweet.
We speak because of His new birth;
In happiness the virtues meet
To tell His story to the earth:
Good will and peace have ample play,
Naught seems our paradise to mar,
Because it is the Christmas day.
And all the world beholds His start
Our children shout and dance in glee:
Surprises sweet await this morn;
Like ships across the summer sea,
Good gifts to them and us are borne:
The holly glistens with it's spray.
The mistletoe makes mirth and cheer
Il Is glad-hearted Christmas day,
The merriest day Of all the year!
william Brunton, in Good Housekeeping.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1895-12-26
eS.OO TO California

Is price Of double berth in Tourist Sleeping
Car from Kansas City on the famous
Phillips Rock Island Tourist Excursions"
Through cars on fast trains leave Kansas
City Wednesdays via Fl. Worth and Ell
Paso, and Fridays via Scenic Route. Write
for particulars to G. D. BACON, G. A. p.
D., 1O6 n 4th ST., st. Louis, Mo.
JOHN SEBASTIAN, G. P. A., Chicago.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1895-12-26

During the early hours of the night
men moved softly about the hotel Of
fee whispering mysteriously, or sat
near the stove discussing some matter
in low tones The landlords wife had
gone to the lady's room, ostensibly
for a womanly chat, but really on a
mission at Johns request, and when,
an hour later. she silently glided into
the Office a score of rough miners sur
rounded her.
'She is just going to bed" the wom-
an said. The poor creature is tired
and all worn out, and / induced her to
take a small dose of laudanum. She
will sleep like top. The little girl is
sleeping soundly, and I assisted the
mother to place the few cheap pres
ents she had purchased in the little
stockings hanging on the back of a
chair near the bed. The woman took
hers off just before l came away. and
they are lying on her shoes near the
foot of the bed"
Along after midnight. had not Mrs
Maynard been securely locked in the
arms of opiate-induced sleep, some
very mysterious transactions would
have met her eyes. She would have
seen honest old Johns bewhiskered
face at the opening thus made, his
head cautiously enter. and his keen
eyes peer around in the dim light
which came through the window from
the winter moon. Then she would
have seen his burly form come noise
lessly through the opening, move eau
tiously to q chair and remove there
from the tiny, present-laden stockings
She would have seen the great form
stoop and would have heard the
searching fingers moving over the
floor, and then have seen the miner
assume half STOPPING attitude, and
move away grasping the baby stock
ings in one hand and pair of much
larger dimensions in the other. But
she sweetly slep: on, unconscious that
her room had been invaded by a warm
hearted representative of Santa Claus.
20, mamma. mamma, wake mp, II
want to tell you something.
The widow started from her sleepA
az had such q funny dream. mamma. -
the little one said. II dreamed Santa
Claus was in here, but he didaak 1oo1 II
bit like our old Santa He w118
big man with long black whjpf
he came to the bed and loolr
30 PitifuL + could
nodnlieht thHt
t1oWS and Is q
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1895-12-26

PEASANT ito chemist) any codliver
oil!'' Chemist--''Certainly." Peasant-"ls
it freshs' Chemist--'sCome, now, do you
suppose we are in the habit of killing q
whale every time q country yokel wants to
buy two penn'orth of codliver oilP'-Meg>
gendorfers Blatter.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1895-12-26

never had any after pain or any other pain
1t was all due to God and DR.. Pierce's Fa-
vorite Prescription and Compound Extract
of Smart Weed. This is the eighth living
child and the largest of them all. I suf-
Ts1ed everything that flesh could suffer with
the other Ssh:ss. elways had doctor
and then he could not help .p- -s.J ...xl1,
but this time my mother and my husband
were alone with me. My baby was only
seven days old when got mp and dressed
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1895-12-26

SyStcIIt IOi pdttUII-
ton, thus assisting Nature and shortening
Labor" The painful ordeal of Childbirth
is robbed of its terTors, and the dangers
thereof greatly 1essened, to both mother and
child. The period of confinement is also
greatly shortened, the mother strengthened
and built up, and an abundant secretion of
nourishment for the child promoted
Send 10 cents for large Book (I6S pages J,
giving all particulars. Address, WORLDS
DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, 663
Main St, Buffalo, N. Y.
PAINLESS CHILDBIRTH.
Mrs. FRED HUNT, of Gleu1TIIe, ~ r.,
says: ~ read about DR.. Pierce's Fa-
vorite Prescription being SO good for wo-
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1895-12-26

JANIroR Of Skyf1ats (grufHy)-'sWhat are
You doing in the vestibule at this time of
nightl Are you one of the tenants?" Tom
De Witt-'sNo, Pm not! So you'd better be
civil or I'll break your head."-Life.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1895-12-26

DRoPsY is q dread disease, but it has lost
its terrors to those who know that II. H.
Green & Sons, the Dropsy Specialists of
Atlanta, Georgia, treat it nth such great
success. Write them for pamphlet giving
full information.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1895-12-26

HIGH VIII NiAAAAy 81 4
got two bottles last
September, and De
cember 18th I had a
twelve pound baby
girl. When / was
confined I sCas not
sick tn any zcay. I
did not suffer any
pain, and when the
child was born I walk
ed into another room
and went to bed. I
keep your Extract of
Sn1art-Weed on hand
all the time. It was
very cold weather
and our room was
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1895-12-26

CURE your cough with Hale's Honey Of
Horehound and Tar
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1895-12-26

Double the Quantity, Same Price.
Such is the highly important change made
by the proprietors of that standard remedy,
Perry Davis Pain Killer, for internal and
external use. This will be very acceptable
to the public, and will doubtless result in q
largely increased demand for this Justly
popular preparation.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1895-12-26
A Child EnioYa

The pleasant flavor, gentle action and sooth-
ing effect of Syrup of Figs, when in need of
laxative. and if the father or mother be
costive or bilious, the most gratifying re-
suits follow its use; so that it Is the best
family remedy known and every family
should have bottle.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1895-12-26

81 SET four pies out on the window sill to
cool,'' said Mrs. Hunker to her husband
land they have all been stolen" .Then we
must number them among the lost tarts, ii
was the philosophical reply.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1895-12-26

I CAN recommend Piso's Cure for Con-
sumption to sufferers from Asthma.-E ID.
TOWNSEND, Fl Howard, Wis, May 4, '94.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1895-12-26

CoURTENAY-'1When you proposed to Miss
Dexter did you get down on your kneesl"
Barclay-'No, l couldn't; she was sitting
on them Truth.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1895-12-26

HEAVEN and earth fight in vain against q
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1895-12-26
THE MARKETS.

APAPER that is always full Of good points
a paper of needles.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1895-12-26

Toms View of 1t
guess
What Santa Claus did last night:
He filled our stockings up to the brim,
Packing them hard and tight;
And the dear old fellow-would you believe:-
He planted a Christmas tree
And hung it thick with beautiful things
For Tommy and Ruth and me-
Tops and trumpets and drum and sled,
Marbles and bat and ball,
shining locket and picture books.
And curly-haired, brown-eyed doll;
Oceans of nuts and candieS-Oh!
II you had been there to see
ALI the treasures that Christmas brought
For Tommy and Ruth and me.
Tommy gazed. with a sober face,
Then lifted his head to say:
There's plenty OF boys and girls, know,
Who haven't o gift to-day.
Why did he bring SO much to US?
There's more than enough for three;
1t isn't fair that SO much should be
For Polly and Ruth and me.
"'Tis easy guessing. The dear old saint
Has piled up his treasures here
To give us three q glorious chance
To share in has Christmas cheer;
So with lovinZest hearts and open hands,
Wen try our best to see
How quickly we can divide them ALL
Polly and Ruth and me"
Golden DaSA
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-07-06

Challenge Cup race OF the Henley
Royal regatta. Every student in the
university takes a personal interest In
the crew. Possibly Il is because their
pocket money has gone to help raise the
$4,000 which will be required 20 make
the trip.
During the past month this interest
has been gradually increasing. II has
been felt down at the boathouse, where
three or four thousand people would
gather every pleasant afternoon to
watch the daily races. and II has crept
up the steep hill into the recitation
rooms, from which can be seen the sill
very surface OF the training course,
Cayuga lake. Even the co-eds, who are
never supposed TO show any enthusi-
asm over athletics. occasionally wan
dered down to the banks of the inlet or
rode In the launch which the coach
uses.
The interest OF all was not so much
I'm the crew candidates as in Charles
Courtney, the coach He has trained
the Cornell crews for years. He makes
the laws. interprets and enforces them.
There is no appeal either. When Cor
nell first went upon the water some
OF the oarsmen disputed his authority,
but as the victories increased his power
grew, until to-day. after having led the
crews for ten years without a single de.
feat, his will is absolute. So far as row.
ing matters are concerned there are
really eighteen hundred Courtneys In
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-07-06

Cambridge race. and the London Boat
ing Club. The race is rowed in heats Of
two crews, and no crew is expected to
row more than one race day. In the
selection OF the crews for the trial
heats lots are drawn before any of the
races. The first drawing assigns the
rival crews, Immediately another lot
is drawn which assigns the winners OF
the heats to row together. As the win
ners are not then known, the drawing.
which is public and done by two little
girls. is fair. with six crews and
three winners of heats. one OF the crews
will not have TO row until the final heat
between the remaining two winners.
This crew will have slight advantage.
The positions are also assigned by lot
before the races. The course has a
slight curve at the end. which gives the
inside crew, or the crew on the Bucks
side, as Il is called, slight advantage.
All of the drawings occur before a
single heat is rowed.
The races are usually witnessed by
100, 900 people from all parts of England
and the continent, The Prince OF Wales
and other members OF the royal family
will attend this year, and Il is expect
ed that the Prince OF Wales will dis
tribute the prizes.
For Cornell TO win the cup would he
almost as great a distinction as the
victory OF the vigilant two years ago.
They are pltted against the fastest
crews OF England, and II they win Il will
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-07-06

snow last winter he acted well, his
young owner seeming 10 handle him
much better than professional driver
IL is doubtful. though, II Ayers r. and
Hazel wilkes will be hitched. as Mr.
Hobart has since found superior all
round mate In Matte Merrill, possibly
the handsomest mare in the United
States. She Is a daughter of Nelson's
Wilkes, and horsemen are watching her
closely, as her sire is noted producer
of speed and quality.
Like all men who love horses and
horse racing. Mr.. Hobart enjoys some
fun now and then. and he had a good
deal OF II last year out OF the old geld
ing Frank H., whose incognito was
preserved In the apt name Absence. He
Is as knuckle-J 01nted as a pine knot,
but can trot. Entered as a green colt
he furnished rare sport for those in the
secret, and on the snow last winter he
amazed the road by his pyrotechnical
bursts OF speed. Another fast one in
Mr.. Hobart's stable OF light harness
horses Is Pattie D.. a 2l2h PAGER by
ultimus. She Is at Mystic being worked
for campaigning tour.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-07-06

parts with Mr.. Carleton Macy as
Caesar Mr.. Joseph Holland as Brutus.
and Mr.. Frederick Paulding as Cassius.
But for Marc Antony he engaged spe-
cially that graceful and accomplished
actor. so long identified with the pro-
auctions Of Edwin Booth and Law
renee Barrett-Mr. John Malone. To
him, also. Mr.. Holland confided the
staging Of the play-for Mr.. Malone. as
is we'll known TO all theatrical people,
is not only well versed in all the tradi-
tions Of the practical presentation OF
the Shakespearean drama, but learned
in all the lore Of his craft. Well what
was the result? The writer has no hes
itation in saying that there was not
given in New York this winter so good,
so complete. so scholarly, so well staged
a play as this old and "threadbare"
tragedy OF Julius Caesar" at this
cheap and out-of-the-way theater In the
far north OF Philadelphia. But did Il
pay? OF course IL paid. II paid as a
single venture. even though Il ran only
two weeks. and IL paid immeasurably
IN adding prestige to a house OF enter
tainment of which good Philadelphians
were already proud. Give us good
plays. whether sensational or not; give
us comfortable and reasonably cheap
theaters: give US good stock companies
and the future Of the theater In this
country viii be safe. for we've. the
people-will do the rest
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-07-06
THE DIAMOND.

Brouthers materially strengthens the
Colonels in hatting-a department in
which they were already quite strong.
George Hogriever has acquired a
habit OF making a speech TO the um-
pires every time he strikes out now
adays,-Ex.
Manager Selee says that Denny Ly-
ons is playing the best third base OF any
man in the league. Including Nash9-
Sporting Life
Herman Long leads the league In
home runs up to date, and he also has
the lowest fielding average OF any short
stop.
1t is likely that Dan Brouthers will
be released by Baltimore. as Carey Is
giving satisfaction at first base. Dan
has gone TO his home in wappinger
Falls without leave. Il is said.
"A new umpire is like a new ball
player" said Umpire Murray III luck
is with him he will not get any hard
decisions in his first game. and thus he
creates a good impression. which gives
him confidence"
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-07-06

81 the JudHoH Institute. whore her pre-
cocious ability made her the prize win
ner IN all CLASSES Her portrayal Of
Ierslca, IN The Merchant 81 Venice =
az one of the commandments. received
such unanimous commentator that
she decided 20 adopt a stage career. To
this end she studied under George NJ.
Ciprico. and at the same time took les
sons In caliHthenics and dancing from
Prof. Finch. Upon the completion Of
her studies she was engaged as SOU
brctte with stock company IN Mime
apoliH. She next Joined the Andrews
Opera Co. and was afterwards a MEM
Der Of several travelling organizations.
In which she gained considerable fame
She has just completed an engagement
In Philadelphia. Pa. which was extend
ed from time to time. because Of her
success. until Il covered period OF ak
weeks during which she presented a
novel dance Of her own designing. en-
titled Fascination Miss Howard has
recently become member Of the
Unique Three. headed by Robert V.
Ferguson. and Of which w. J. Holmes
~ the other member. They produce
In the shape OF high class
petite comedies. Tor which work Miss
Howard is well fitted by reason OF her
training and experience in various
branches OF stage work
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-07-06

be because Of their wonderful trainer
Courtney. But win or lose. the crew is
one that Comedians will always be
proud Of. II settles 10 an extent the
question that good athletes are poor
students. for IL would be difficult 20 find
eight men in Cornell who have better
records in their studies than the Hen
ley crew.
OF the twelve men, including substi-
tutes, eight are In the technical courses,
the hardest in the university. and the
whole twelve have an honorable stand
ing, which means that they have an
average Of 80 per cent in all studies.
The per cent required 10 pass is so, and
not more than half Of the students at
tain honorables. In addition. four Of
the Henley men are scholarship or
fellowship men, which means that they
have TO stand at the head Of their
classes or lose their honors.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-07-06
IT'S OUT. AHAI

cayior Tells of a New Tack by the
Eastern Clubs.
Arson has pronounced against sun
day ball playing. Good for the grand
old mani The loss OF his mustache has
not affected his brain. When Samson
lost his locks his strength was i'm.
paired. Anse seems 10 be affected diff
ferently. His hairless lip gives him a
clearer sight into the welfare Of the
game This pronuneiamento of the Chi
cago chief is but the entering wedge.
Keep your eyes on the National league.
sunday playing in its ranks is doomed.
Next year neither Brooklyn nor Balti-
more VIII play Sunday games In the
west. and the chieagos will close their
gates on that day This il not guess,
Stick a pin In H. The result will be that
the Sunday playing cities Of the west
Cincinnati, ST. Louis and Louisville
win be left with no aid except Il be from
the Wahhingtuns. Then win come the
return Of an eight club circuit. for
neither 81 Louis nor Louisville can eK-
list without the revenues from Sunday
games--o, =. Caylor In ~ Y. Her
aid"
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-07-06

Cornell, for all the students follow him
and think as he does. This feeling OF
absolute confidence in him is the secret
of Cornells success upon the water.
Some men could not stand such au-
thorlty, but Courtney is not one OF that
kind. He is a square-shouldered giant,
with stern and expressive face that
might be almost called handsome, and
the streaks OF gray in his hair and
mustache have all come in his service
as trainer. He Is modest and even
bushes sometimes. Next 10 a bad
stroke, he dislikes newspaper praise.
Now that Courtney has selected the
Henley crew and the substitutes, the
feeling Of suspense In the university has
ceased. The selection is praised even
by the men who tried and failed to Sc
cure winning places. Matters have set
tied down TO their normal state. Here
after there will be no rivalry or
scraps" between the winners and the
defeated men. as there were during the
four weeks preceding the selection OF
the crew. There will be hard work every
day, and 50 much OF It that II the men
were not giants they never could stand
the strain. Every day they will try TO
go over the mile and a half course a
little quicker than they have ever gone
over IT, and IL will be a surprise TO Cor
nell students IL the worlds record IS
not broken by several seconds before
the crew sails.
Six crews have been entered in the
Grand Challenge race. which will be
rowed July 8. 10 and IL. They include
the famous Leander Boat Club. com
posed Of the winners Of the Oxford