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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-10-01

IOWA FORGER CAUGHT.


PITTSBURGH, Pa, Sep s9.-R' N.
Gown, of Dubuque la, wanted at that
place for forgery committed last Feb
ruary by which he secured $4,000, was
arrested at Wheeling, W. Va. He
agreed to go home without the for
mality of requisition papers, and is
now on his way under charge of de-
tectives. Gown was employed by
large manufacturer and is charged
with forging his employers name to
check for $4,000, ostensibly topay the
workmen, but which he appropriated
and fled. He was traced to this city,
and finally located and arrested in
Wheeling. He said Sll 900 was still in
hic noSsassiOn
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-10-01

ST. LOUIS, Sept. 29.-The st. Louis q
San Francisco Railway Co has filed for
record a deed Of trust to secure the
navment OF bonds TO the amount OF
40 600. 900. The bonds carry interest at
four per cent and payable, principal
and interest, in gold coin Of the United
States of or equal to the present stand
ard in weight and fineness.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-10-01

SUING FOR FULL SAlAk1'
A Case Which viii Test the Kansas Salary
Reduction Laws,

FoRr SCOTT, Kan, Sept. 30 -Eldon
Lowe, county treasurer of this county,
filed suit to recover S6T3, alleged to be
still due as part Of his salary for the
first six months of this year. When
elected, his office paid $4,000 a year,
but under a special law it, on January
10, 1896, was reduced to $500 Lowe
makes no attack on the new law, but
claims the salary in effect when he
took the office. The suit will deter
mine the validity OF the law, and will
be watched with interest by the other
county officers, all Of whose salaries
were affected.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-10-01
Only Two Were Present.

LINCOLN. Neb, Sept s9.-only c..
NJ. Clark, of Lincoln, and Dr.
Bryant. of Norfolk, were here
Yesterday for the purpose of
holdn Il 'mIddle.of-the-road' popu-
list STA convention, pursuant to call
published last week. The hall was
Immediately taken possession of by
about 100 free silver democrats and
populists, and all attempts to con-
duct the business of the convention
were futile.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-10-01
MEEKS MURDERER.
A Statement That George Taylor
Is in the Creek Country.
CITIZENS READY TO MEET A MOB
Reports Of Trouble Likely to Happen ~
Louisiana Over y Murderer-Ttle-
graph Operators on the CANA
dian Pacific Ordered Out

GUTHRIE, Ok, Sept 29.--Deputy
United State, Marshal Frank NJ Can
ton arrived in the city Yesterday WI Il
q batch OF prisoners char ed VITA
various sins against the federal gov
eminent Canton covers more GROUND
than any of Uncle Sans 9th erS IN the
territory, and has wide acquaintance
with the territorial criminals. Canton
spent last week IN the Creek nation
and reports that George Taylor, muir
derer Of the Meeks family, who es-
CAPPED while under sentence OF death
from the Carrollton, Mo-. Jail, was now
a resident OF that nation. canton re-
sided in Missouri previous to coming
to the territory and knows George
TAYLOR well. lie AYERS that Taylor IS
living in an Indian camp, having taken
M the life of the red man. Canton
saws he made several attempts to con-
verse with TAYLOR, but was unsuccess-
full, Taylor giving no outward evidence
that he was other than an ordinary
.souaw man." Canton learned that
the man whom he feels positive is the
Carrollton murderer appeared among
the Indians September a. having gone
into the nation by way Of Sac and Fox
agency. He wore rather heavy dark
beard, appeared very pale and travel
worn and was poorly dressed. The
Creek country is situated about 81
miles southeast Of Guthrie. canton
declares he is willing to head q posse
to 90 into the Creek nation and cap
ture Taylor
CITIZENS READY TO MEET A MOB
AMILE CITY, La, Sept. 29.-There is
great excitement in this place owing
to a report TO the effect that a mob Of
500 armed men would come here and
demand Of Judge Reed the return 70
this place of John johnson. colored'
the murderer Of the Cotton family
now confined in prison in New Orleans
for safe keeping. Alarming reports
were also in circulation as to the treat
ment that would be deal, out to par
jsh officials in the event of refusal to
have the murderer returned here I'M
mediately. A meeting OF citizens was
held here yesterday afternoon, al
which Judge Reed presided. The stu
alton was considered serious, and aftel
the meeting adjourned Sheriff Nc
Michael telegraphed to Gov Foster
asking for troops to suppress threat
ening mob. In response to the sher
ifs request Gov. Foster yesterday
ordered company Of troops from
Hammond to Amile City. All road
leading into this place have been pick
eted and the citizens promise to giv'
the mob warm welcome.
STRIKE OF TELEGRApHERs
MONTREAL, Can, Sept. "A strik
of the telegraph operators and trail
dispatchers on the Canadian Paciti
railroad was ordered last night. As
sistant Grand Chief Person, OF Rail
way Telegraphers, is here looking
after this end of the strike. He state
that over 800 train dispatchers AM
operators have stopped work on the
Canadian Pacific raj road, as resul
of the strike order, which went int
effect last night.
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STRIKE NOT YET OFF.
Leadyille Miners Say They VIII Hold out
Iin1il They WIN.

LEApvllLn, Col, Sept. sa.-Ihe
statement that a commi tee OF ilve was
appointed by the miners union to con-
s,der the quest on of dec ar ng the
strike off has been both confirmed ana
denied y prominent members Dnt yes
terday Secretary Dewar declared posi-
lively that the strike will not be de- !,
clared off unless the full demands oil
the union are conceded. As Secretary
Dewar is understood to be member
Of the committee, much Importance Is
credited to his statement.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-10-01
st. Louis New Theater.

ST. Louis, sept 29.-The Century
theater, which has been in the course
of erection for more than a year, at a
cost Of nearly s2,000,OOo, was opened
here Yesterday evening. The building
covers half a square, and is of white
marble, with gray granite founda-
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-10-01

sEpALIA, Mo-, sept 29'-Freight
train No. lOl on the st. Louis division
of the NJ, K. & r., struck an open
switch at Wilton, AZ miles east OF
Franklin Junction and the engine and
six ears OF merchandise were ditched'
Fireman william Blake, OF Franklin
Junction, was caught beneath the en-
r;na and killed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-10-01
Sewing Machine Agent Arrested.

ST. JOSEPH, Mo, Sept. 29.-George
Bonner, for 20 years agent of the Sing
err Sewing Machine Co., was arrested
on the charge of larceny He is be-
leyed to be q member Of the gang that
has been ierrorizing the city and sur
rounding towns for he past month
by frequent robberies and depreda'
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-10-01
porter 10 Succeed rhacher.

New YORK, Sept 99.-The democratic
state committee met here yesterday to
take action regarding the resignation
OF John Boyd Thacher, nominee for
governor W. T. Porter, nominee for
acknowledgement, was placed on the
ticket for governor, and Fred G.
schraub was nominated for lieutenant
governor.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-10-01
An oLlaboma OH strike,

GUTHRIE, Ok, sept ga strong
flow Of crude oil has been struck near
Cleveland, Pawnee county, at a depth
Of 65 feet, and there is much excite
ment The agents Of the Standard
Oil Co. are already in the fold leasing
large tracts Of land.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-10-01

WASHINGTON, Sept. 80 United States
Consul caughy, at Messina. Italy, in a
report to the stale department, est.
mates that the lemon yield Cor next
season will be fully as large as the
season Just closed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-10-01
The Pulpit and Politics.

Chicago, Sept 29.-Ten pastors OF
the Chicago churches took the present
poitical contest on the financial issue
as the subject for their sermons Sun
dav and all spoke against the free
coinage OF silver.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-10-01
R,,sy Grnppon Under a Ban.

NEW YORK, Sept 29.-The stewards
OF the Jockey club held meeting yes
terday and took severe action against
a number Of people who have been in
fringing on the clubs rules Among
other things the stewards did was to
rule Riley Grammar off the turf'
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FusIon In the Third Kansas.

SHAW, Kan. Sept 29.-The demo,
Gratis of the Third congressional dis
trict met at Chanute Saturday and
nominated f. R. Ridgley, the popnlis'
candidate for congress.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-10-01

MouYr VERNON. H., sept, ga
man to whom Miss Dora, aged is,
daughter OF David Price, OF Field
township. was atiianced, committed
suicide recently, and yesterday she
shot herself to death with target
..,Aa
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-10-01
unr,er yo,,ov. . Political Quarrel.

sEDALIA, Mo-, Sept 29.-Tom Saun-
ders shot and instantly killed John
Dotson. stonemason, at 0tterville, IL
miles east Of here, yesterday. They
had been drinking and quarreled over
.ot,t;oe
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-10-01
u,..l.r MAN round murdered.

GUTHRIE, Ok, Sept. 2s.-Mike Men,
who disappeared from bis home near
Cloud Chief several weeks ago, was
found dead near the Washita river lie
had been dead for some time, ard was
undoubtedly murdered.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-10-01

CnlcAGo, sept 20. The western
roads have taken further action re-
gardinr rates TO Canton. They have
agreed to make a rate of one fare for
the round trip from points In Kansas
and Nebraska.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-10-01

The man who cannot see just how the
free coinage Of silver is going to IN
crease the rumber Of dollars in his
roc'-c. shcnlS -, vote for II.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-10-01

Five companies Of the Oklahoma ter
ritorial national guard are in annual
encampment on the state fair grounds
at Guthrie.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-10-01
nu. A. va "a Fxecutlye Head Dead.

New YORK, sept 30. : Arthur. King,
executive head of the firm OF Il. "
Dun & Co., died at his home in Bloom
field. N. j., aged 70 years He had been
connected with the firm A years.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1896-12-25
Origin of santa Claus.

As for Santa Claus himself. he has
surely n guarantee of immortality. IL
ever n creation of human fancy and
domestic affection did so. He has a
history-much of it legendary. we must
confess-which of itself makes him .
noted character. He seems TO be a
composite personality. uniting the Boy
Bishop Of old times in England. the
Christ-kindlein of Germany-the Christ
child who came down the chimney on
Christmas eve TO fill the children's
stockings-and the st. Nicholas Of
the Fourth century. who. having in
herited large fortune. devoted IL to
the relieving of distress. and some
times the necessities OF those who in
some distress of evil fortune became
embarrassed. or reduced from wealth
to poverty. The reindeer and the sleigh
must be of a far northern origin. Thus
the orient, Britain. Germany and Scan
appear to have each hand in
creating a personality which is so dear
to us all because it represents what
is most simple. kindly and benefcent
in the more intimate relations of human
life.-Chicago Standard.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1896-12-25

old clock down In the kitchen was
striking IL when Sam nudged me
with his elbow and whispered:
"That fellow Is robbing the house,"
GLOW do you know"
because ! can hear him moving
about. There-don't you hear that?
We've got TO go downstairs and stop
him from taking that watch and
shawl"
ave dnsn't!"
Yes, we dast! I'll go first. but you
come along! Robbers always run IL
they hear anybody, and.maybe he'll get
scarf off before he gets the things"
We skipped out OF bed and drew on
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1896-12-25

We Offer One hundred Dollars Re--a-s
for any case Of Catar-h that en- 10. he
cured By Halls Catarrh Cure
r. j. CHESEr & Co, rrcrs Tois6o. O.
We. the underlined. have known r J.
Cheney for the last Is years, and bcl5eTe
him perfectly honorable IN al business
transactions and financially snle 20 c4ry
ou. any obligations made ty their 1rr
WEsr e. TKCAx, Wholesale Druggists, To
lcdo o.
WAIDISe, KIxxAS & MAEvIx, whoieSz,e
Druggists, Toledo. Ohio
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally,
acting directly upon tie blood and mucous
surfaces Of the system. Price 75c- pe- bot
tie Sold by al Druggists Testimonials
free
Halls Family Pills are tie best
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1896-12-25

Az the Christmas bells are ringing their
chimes of peace and love.
And the voices OF the angels come floating
from above,
Oh. Thou who art in Heaven" for our lit-
tie ones We pray
Thy tenderest. sweetest blessing on this
their Christmas day.
And to US. whose hearts are glowing with
gratitude to Thee.
That Thou hast spared our darlings with
their sunshine and their giee
witt Thou send Thy daily presence give
us patience with our love,
Give that wisdom. Heavenly Father. that
can come but from above
And the power TO do our duty by these
precious ones. we pray.
De the longed- for Christmas blessing which
Thou sendest US to-day.
Good Housekeeping.
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had been taken away from the stables
and we had returned to the house.
"boys. thank ye thousand times over
for this watch. which is something I've
sorter wanted for years. but let me
jest tell ye that ye both orter be taken
out and licked fer not telln' me uboui
that robber till .ye had him safely locked
up. Don't We never do SIGH a thing as
that ng'in rs long rs We live on the face
OF this airth."
And, boys" added mother with tears
In her eyes. as she Rugged the shawl
and us, too. Il not only thank We as
much as father does. but ! say We did
jest right in not wakin' US up; I'd have
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1896-12-25

visitor--Johnny, are you making
great pcparations at your Sunday school
for Christmas?s
Johnny-I'm not going 20 Sunday
school now. ma'am.
visitor-Not going TO Sunday SCHOOL,
Johnny-Nome. I quit last Sunday.
I don't want folks TO think I'm one Of
these boys that's only good durin' The
holidays. I'll start again after Christ
mss 10 over.-Chicago Tribune
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1896-12-25

Are HIS Is s-rvs- s1-lre IN tic terErra-r
tone z-d lTrr-rt cT Ecs-er-erss S-0r-acll
B--re-s- --1-- CENTS rAezrz1z5r art
i-lA-4r-1- -e-sfer-r-s- Ee-l@r--- -ruUtrx t11c-
rv.tT (, Tie E--r - ard - TIE 11es- rer-ecv
eK1.-r fc- --ss--1-rS - tkr srrEz.-h- LIVER
Ard bowels Nerrr-szess- zoo. WIZ v-h5eh
Cd pecT'-e arr verT ayz 70 be a-1-te.- =
prO-pt-y re48ere- tr il
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1896-12-25

Has found that her little ones are improved
more by the pleasant Syrup OF FRS. when T.
heed OF tie laxative eject Of a gentle rern-
edy than By aDg other. and TIA. IL Is more
acceptable to them. Children enjoy 1. ar6
II benefits them TIE true remedy. s--r-
OF flrs- Is manufactured BIZ the GA,i-crria
Fig Syrup Company only.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1896-12-25

"IIe's.a sr.all rlaa-eve-y1h.ng Eoou;
him is small
You never took him out 10 lunch CT
you would except hi- appetite Bay
CITY Chat
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1896-12-25

ave anu Duy 1aVneQ b Silver WatCn anu
mother new shawl for Christmas.
Sam was Is and 1 two years younger,
and we were the sons of farmer
who couldn't afford luxures. We
couldn't hope to do IL all by ourselves.
though we did get enough together for
cousins clipped in, and the jeweler
! threw Oft 81 on the price Of the watch.
nd on the day before Christmas old
sasta Claus had the watch and shaw!
and father and mother hadn't the slight
e: suspicion of what was in store for
them. Sam and had sold apples. en-
bezzlcd eggs, disposed Of old plow-
| points. hoed corn for the ncighbors.
gathered and sold hickory nuts and
worked various other schemes TO get
Thai SIP shawl and we had right to
feel elatcd and proud. We had the arti-
cles hidden In the hay NOV at the barn,
and about once an hour we had to go
out there and take look at them.
II was growing dark on Christmas
eve when a stranger on foot turned In
at our gate and asked for lodgings. He
WIS well-lrcssed, keen-looking man.
and the fact of his being on foot and
The village tavern only two miles away,
ought TO have set father TO thinking.
Mother eyed him suspiciously.b but when
The man said he had rheumatism. and
mat he expected to pay for his enter
hinment, father invited him In and APP
leared to think that 1t was all right.
Aot so with Sam and I. however. We
odnt like the looks of the man. and
when we discovered that he used pro-
'ane language and chcwcd plug tobacco
we put him down as a bad man. After
supper the man told father that he lived
IN Cincinnati and had come to look mt
farm on the Six-Mile road. He made
n effort to be entertaining and agree
'ole, and though he succeeded with the
''d folks Sam and couldn't give hin,
any credit.
There was bedroom Off the parlor,
ana It WINS arranged that he should
'eep In there. Also that Santa Claus
snould leave the gifts for father and
mother on the parlor table after he had
zone to bed. Sam and would hang
our stockings in the kitchen. The man
excused himself about nine o'clock and
vent TO bed, and ten minutes later the
"a.ch and shawl were on the table. and
%o'ner had promised not even to look
- We hustled Off to bed. and by half
pa -, nine father and mother came up.
70 you s'pose that Teller heard
.vut The watch and shawl?" queried
1 IN, az we got into bed.
How could hep"
! Dunno. but I believe he Just came
loa e 70 steal 'em. n he was goin' 70
az AN az "a farm on the Six-Milc road why
m.' ne get of the train at Grafton ?
on. ~ You he robs the house and clears
store morning."
~, ners tell fathers
or,a MI wouldn't believe II, and Il would
nior.. a'ked the matter over for Z few
s and then fell aslsep. and tho
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1896-12-25

why j. it that all the Toys seem 50
anxious 10 get grad or poor Rob
son ?"
"Oh. he's so dun. you know.--Chi-
cago Journal.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1896-12-25
Domestic BIsss

She-Do you get on better with your
wife nowadays?
He-O. yes: we hare arranged that
ore Of Us shall always he OUT when the
other is at home We are very happy
Vogue.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1896-12-25

"Lcnise. did | sing Home. Sweet
Fcne.' with tie Necessary expression
Yes. indeed. Isabel: the Nay ycu
sang it made everybody in the ro115
feel Ike going home K A.czcO i.erOro.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1896-12-25

do roc think. Mr. Gr-r7~. fhs. CsIlcr
has lost his mindi-' There l. n reason 10
hope that he has, madam ''-De.r0ii Free
PreaA
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1896-12-25

WE often hear people say they VII con-
tribute 10 the support Of the cLurrh even II
they have TO Wear their OLD clothes 10 do IL
We notice they never wear tie cd clothes
w ashingt0n laD Democrat
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1896-12-25

When you ask q fowl what season
Does his fancy most engage.
Though d wise bird. -fss 20 reasc-
That hts answer should be sage
-Ietrg.r Tree lsrelsz
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1896-12-25

lzrzs are r.s0v,r w11 tkfr K -tz- ~ fc--
low cls=s- I --Ee r.--a-- ~ - = ga th4E lie
h1s-l 1're- l-grl 10 -L.- 1eas s1---rsy.-
H-ss--saI1 tla-y LAe-lr IL
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1896-12-25

SaorE~r cur h-s- -fe :, c.herS VIII
ca2~e ss.s-- 20 sa.1z s-eA- b.1ss sa1- q ia
hans Eq--
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WAX lore rsTr<- q e-r1r-e- i-s@lf- b1s
Wal ccrrlczs--~s <eSSs L t1aes trua
t-=e-s-RzE-s Er---
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1896-12-25

OSE thing a woman can't 90 is 70 drive .
horse and use q muH az the s2r1t tine
Washington DAP Democrat
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1896-12-25
The st-snr Kind

or al The haifers az a sporty rnarh--
That never fails 20 rise for rl1-y-s raks
Give us the kind that wz.-s on APPETITE
The mix that makes tie luz-3ogs b1ck.
wheat cake.
-Tr~a,o -~r-eH
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1896-12-25

TINE counts health gains A quick. x--x
curc-St Jacobs Oh fo- sprzins
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1896-12-25
The MARKETS.

SENSE shines with a donbie lus.er when
Get ~ humillsy.-Pe1n-
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1896-12-25

BLscEEE tl8e s.-,-- z-s- rk@ cure Use ST
gLc1ts Oil for tr---~es~
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1896-12-25

WRrLF zzz Is r-0-l-r life = sr decrease
ar GALES rocE - ne1rs- D. tie -1EA-
Io1g.
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As spox - t15-rsf f-.s a k.,sT. f. -
gi-s t-E-g % move SL= vrcs.1--E-az- .
lC-1-
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Use Piso's Cure for Consumption beth g.
mr. family and practice. Dr. c. w Par
rEEsoS, Inkster. Mich. Nov. s. 7sas.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1896-12-25

The wise form right judgment OF Tie
present from the past
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1896-12-25

(Si7e|y !E5a!lIB}tc
SZIGNl GOD WILL to menl
s-H VI J Good will to
Elo/ NCk7(eH o. loud and high, o.
ElSk G NA sweet and clear
NlV The song rang
through the
dazzling space
In that wintry time
OF year.
.cood will 10 men! Good will to men!"
An who sits wan and wistful there,
No Christmas Joyance In her soul,
Upon her lip no prayer?
.cood will to men! Good will to menl"
Tn
The pictured saints leaned down to hear.
Green wreathed for Christmas day.
.cood win 10 menl" o. lady fair!
IN splendor weeping thus apart,
Wow strange II seems a ragged boy
should have SO glad a heart.
ror hungry are the helpless ones
VINO look and long for his return:
And bare the chamber where they sit.
And low the hearthfres burn.
.cood Will to men!" The meaning pierced.
though selfish impulse barred the way,
peep to the lady's Utmost heart,
That shining Christmas day.
And dimplcd children, cherub-fair,
Who into Heaven had slipped away.
Seemed Whispering TO the mother there
thoughts meet for Christmas day.
O, little ones who moan for bread
While Christmas bells ring nlerriy.
20 give 10 them" one seemed to say.
AS once you gave TO me-"
Then to herself that lady said:
"For my lost babes I've sorrowed long,
There comes n cure for aching hearts
In that sweet Christmas song"
She called the singer from the street.
He sang II DER and DER again
Peace on earth to all who mourn.
Good will, good Will to men,
through lane and alley, side by side
The singer and the lady went;
And, strange to tell. he was her guide
To measureless content.
Within her stately rooms no more
She sits and signs the hours away.
The pictured saints look down and see
Sweet children at their play.
Mary +. Butts. in Youths Companion.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1896-12-25

Susie (angrily)-Sir. what right had
you TO kiss me?
Toni was laboring under delu-
sion.
Susie-Explain yourself. sir. What
deluson?
Tom--Thc same one you were under.
the Enthusiastically Life.