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The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1896-12-25

UIuy DaUe, mOre neIpless even IMAM III
tie HozaeL "
But are you sure that he is the
Messiah?" demanded Lilith.
Yes" said Zabulon, because he
was born in Bethlehem at the time ap-
pointed by the prophets and the wise
men have seen his star. -
HE must be very beautiful, although
he is so small Don't you think so, Fab
ulon?''
sit is written that he shall be the
most beautiful among the children of
men.
81 shall go to see him, said Lilith.
When night came, Lilith enveloped
herself in long black wells, and the
bracelets and circles of gold upon her
arms and ankles, the collars about her
neck and the precious stones with
which she was covered shone through
her wells as softly as the stars in the
sky. And thus LiIith resembled the
night, whose name she bore, for in He
brew 'Lilith'' signifies ''the night"
She left the palace secretly with the
negress Noun. and as she walked she
unused - should not want the Messiah
to take the crown from my father be-
cause it would be very hard for me not
TO live in beautiful palace any more
and not TO have any more soft rugs and
pretty dresses and perfumes and jewels.
But still | Go not want them 10 Kill
this little newborn child. So 1 shall
tell ny father that have discovered its
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1896-12-25
The YuIetide Log.

Christmas eve is the time to put the
Yule log ON the fire. In old times it was
the custom to bring it into the house
with great ceremony and merriment
The Yule log was always lighted with
the brand of the last years log, which
was carefully preserved for this pur-
pose. The burning of the log had the
effect of purifying the house Of evil
spirits. 1t must be lighted, therefore,
with clean hands.
With the Yule log went the Christmas
candles, which were lighted at the same
lime and placed, wreathed with ever
green. in the most conspicuous portion
of the room. In Catholic times the can
dies were often of three branches sig-
nifying the Trinity Exchange.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1896-12-25

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upon which sat M1ryem holding the
infant Jesus in her arms, Lilith fol-
lowed with her eyes the aureole en-
circling his divine brow. AS the pale,
mysterious light disappeared behind a
forest of sycamOres Lilith heard the
tramp of horses hoofs and the clanking
of swords upon the opposite road. 1t
was the squadron of Roman soldiers
marching toward Bethlehem.
Every one knows that the Princess
Lilith was enc of the holy women who
followed Jesus ON the day of his sacri-
fee and that little Hozael was one of
the first disciples of Christ. the Saviour.
Translated From the French by V. N.
in Romance.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1896-12-25
ALSATlAN COOKERY.
Stewed Hare. With Noodles One of the
Traditional Dishes.

Stewed Hare With Noodles One of the
Traditional Dishes.
Alsace still preserves her traditions
Of cookery, and every Christmastide the
traditional dishes appear on the table
sauerkraut, surrounded by little white
sausages and crowned by a piece Of
smoked bacon ;stewedhare, withnOOdles,
and roast goose stuffed with chestnuts
But the f&vorite dish is the famous
kugelhopf and anisseed bread, which
are made after the following fashion:
Four pounds of -four, pound of fresh
butter, pint of milk, half a pound Of
raisins. 6 ounces of yeast, 2 eggs. 2 ia
blespOOnfuls of rum, 2 tablespoonfuls of
sugar, pinch of salt and few almonds.
Heat the milk and the yeast. Mix the
yeast with third of the milk without
frothing it, add enough flour to form a
ball of light paste that will not stick TO
the fingers. Let this remain for half an
hour until its size is increased by half
through fermentation. The proper point
can be ascertained by putting the finger
into the paste, when it should take its
original form. Then put the rest Of the
milk, with the butter, sugar and rum,
into the dish. Place it in an~earthern
pot and work it till it will no longer
stick either to the pot or to the fingers
Then add the eggs and the raisins.
working all together, and put it in 3
hot furnace for an hour.
Kugelhopf is generally eaten cold
Exchange
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1896-12-25

than human, and she became aware that
the stable was only lighted by the light
which emanated from him.
She said to the young mother, "What
is your name?"
''Miryem.
"And your little boy?"
Jesus
''He seems TO be very good. F"
she means sometimes, but he never
cries. -
"Will you let me kiss him?"
Eyes, madam, said Miryem.
Lilith stopped and kissed the child
upon the forehead, and Miryem was a
little vexed that she did not kneel.
$50 said Lilith, this little child
is the Messiah"
"You have said it. madam.
"And he will be King of the Jews?"
sit is for that that God has sent
him."
but then he will make war and kill
many men, and he will dethrone King
Herod or his successor"
''No," said MiIyem, "for his king
dom is not of this world. He will have
neither guards nor soldiers. He will
have neither palaces nor treasures. He
will not infiict taxes upon the people,
and he will live like the poorest fisher
man on the lake of Genesareth. He
will be the servant of the poor and
humble. He will heal the sick and COM
fort the afflicted. He will teach truth
and justice. 1t is over hearts, not bod
les. that he will reign He will suffer
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1896-12-25

to teach US the price of suffering. He
will be the King of Love, for he will
love all pen. And he will teach those
who are tormented with a longing
which this world cannot satisfy where
their poor hearts can find peace and
joy. And no doubt he will have a
throne.
"Ah, now you seep' said Lilith, still
resisting.
''But, resumed Miryem, "the throne
will be a cross. He will die upon Z
cross to expiate the sins of men so that
God, his Father. may have pity upon
them.
Lilith listened in establishment.
Slowly she turned her head toward the
manger. The babe was gazing at her,
and, vanQuished by the caress of those
deep eyes, she murmured. mo one ever
told me those things before, and fall
ing upon her knees she adored him.
81 know" said Lilith as she rose,
''that King Herod will search for the
child to kill him. Take the ass and fly.
I will pay its master. -
Following the narrow paths which
wound in and out among the round
hills the little company soon reached
the plain. Here" said the princess,
II must loave you. am the Princess
Lilith, daughter of King Herod. Re-
member me. -
And as they disappeared in the dark
ness Of the night, Joseph leading the ass
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1896-12-25
CHRISTMAS EVE.

All the air with love is laden.
Where the Yule logs glow and Game,
Hopeful youth and trustful maiden
Softly chant the Masters name.
Now. If there be any sad ones,
Bid their fearful ey-s be dried.
Now, if their be thOughtless glad ones.
Be that gladness purified:
For the bells of pesce are ringing,
Ginning anthems of the free
Earth sud Heaven JOIN in singing
Ofthe glories yet to be.
Seek the boughs, so green and fragrant,
Let the waxen tapers dance,
Here is hope for prince, for vaRrant
Christ of every circumstance!
Pile the l. sping fagots higher,
Let the wide-mouthed chimneys roar,
Clash the cymbals, twang the Tyre.
Angles wait at every door.
Soft the Day of Peace is breaking;
Gladdest day of all the year;
And sweet Plenty, want o ertaking
Spreads feast of love and cheer
BY Charles Eugene Banks.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1896-12-25

nlulng place, ana as a recompense Tor
this service l shall entreat him to spare
the child and keep him in his palace.
Thus he cannot harm us. and if he is
really the Messiah he will let us share
his power. -
Lilith found Zebonda and her hus-
band. Methouel, in prayer. Both seemed
filed with great joy. Lilith bethought
her of ruse.
"Hozael is very WELL" said she,
land / shall bring him back to you to-
morrow. But since you know where to
find the Messiah lead me to him. am
come TO adore him."
Methouel was a simple man, little
disposed to think i'll of others, so he re-
piled. 81 will show you the way, Prin.
cess Lilith."
When they reached the spot where
the infant lay, Lilith was greatly as
tonished, for she had expected to see
something extraordinary and magnifi-
cent without knowing exactly what
and she only saw hut built against a
rock and in this hut an ass, an OK. a
man who appeared to be workman. a
woman of the people, beautiful, yes,
but pale and delicate and poorly clad.
And in the manger, lying upon the
straw, was little child, whom at first
glance she thought like any other child.
But when she drew nearer she saw its
eyes, and in those eyes look not that
of babe. an infinite sweetness more
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1896-12-25

Twill you keep quiet%' said Lilith to
the cat Astaroth, who slept on the rug.
Then she said to the king: my father,
you seem troubled. Would you like me
to sing to your"
And taking her either, she sang him
a song about roses.
And the king murmured, "Oh, that
voicel''
Then he fed, as if struck with fear,
because Lilith's voice and eyes recalled
to him the voice and eyes of Queen Mir
lam.
Lilith went into the garden and found
old Zabulon weeping.
''Why dost thou weep, old Zabulon?"
''You know the cause. Princess Lilith.
weep because the king wishes to kill
the little child who is the Messiah. "
But" said Lilith, eff he is really
the Messiah, men cannot have the pow
er to kill him. "
'GOd wishes us to help him, " replied
ZabulOD. Princess, you, who are so
good and so compassionate, should warn
the father and mother CT this little
child.
''But where shall 1 find them?"
Question the people of Bethlehem.
"But ought l to save one who will
chase my father from this palace, one
by whom l may some dsy become a
poor prisoner or a beggar in the streets?"
"That day is far removed, said Fab
ulon, land the Messiah is now only
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-31

Sistant pastor of ST Johns church. in
rerred to the new parish of the Sacred
Heart, in South Worcester, of which
he has been pastor ever since. He was
the founder and first president of the
Total Abstinence Union of the diocese
of Springfield, and has been president
Identified with the relief measures for
Ireland in this country, and was treas
urer of the Parnell Parliamentary
fund. He is president of the Catholic
Summer School in Plattsburg, N. Y.
DR.. Conaty is the publisher of the
Catholic School Gazette, and is re-
garded as firm supporter of the par
ochia school. He represents the con-
sentative element, but has not taken
a very active part in the discussions.
He has always been friend of Bishop
keane. AS a man of sound learning
and philosophy and schooled in the
theology of st. Thomas Aquinas. he
was recommended to Cardinal Satolli
two years ago, The hight before he
sailed for Europe Cardinal Satolli an
nounced that his choice for the rector
ship was DR.. Conaty. The removal of
Bishop kcane and the appointment OF
DR.. Conaty was decided upon long be-
fore Cardinal Satolli left this country.
On account of the apparently high
favor which Archbishop Corrigan en-
joys at present some were led into the
idea that Mgr, Mooney, vicar general
of New York was to be selected as
rector, and others that as com
promise Father Riordan would be
chosen, but DIR. Conaty coming from a
diocese that had no feuds in it was
thought to be the best selection
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-31
SPARKS FROM TIE WIRES.

Miami, o., had $4,000 fire Satur-
day.
Norton a Co. of Chicago failed
Saturday.
Kidd Mcfarland of New York city
and Ed Icgler OF Philadelphia fought
draw Saturday night
II. \. Mesner, n banker of Walker
ton, Ont, assigned Saturday. Liabil-
tiles $4,000; assets 100000
Con. Daniel t. Slckles minister
to Spain, will speak on the Cuban
question on Jackson's birthday, Jan.
s, in Brooklyn, advocating interference
by the United States in favor of the
Cubans.
At Havana, Julio Sanguilly. a ma
tural2ed American citizen charged
with conspiracy against the Spanish
government lhs again been found
guilty. lio was sentenced to s years
and one day Imprisonment
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-31
PIN MONEY.

All ladies know what pin money is.
but 1t may be interesting to them to
learn the origin of the expressi and
also to know that it is directly con-
nected with new years day. Until
the beginning of the sixteenth century
the only pins used by the poorer classes
We're made of wood. In fact, they were
no pins at all, but skewers. which, for
the use of the wealthy, were of box
wood, bone and silver. At the period
above named the metal pins now in
use were invented, and people of fash
ION were eager to possess them. They
at once became the most popular and
acceptable New Years gift for ladies'
but 1t soon grew customary to give
instead Of the pins themselves. the
money with which to purchase them,
and this was called pin money"
term which gradually came to be ap-
piled to all money given to ladies for
dress and personal adornment.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-31

words to each one. Noticing the small
red flag at the foot OF some OF the
beds, he said: May l ask, nurse what
those flags mean?' They mean low
diet SIR What's low diet? Wine
whey, milk and water, rice Cruel, al
ways something very light Walking
with President Lincoln through the
ward to the door he said, Well, nurse,
we often hear the remark that these
are days that try mems souls. l think
these are days that try women's souls,
too. | shall remember you and all the
noble women of the North when this
land is at peace"
The Stories of the Sisters of Mercy
at the end of the book mot told by
themselves.) of course are singularlv
touching.
What life was the life of the army
nurse, and it must touch hearts and
pCcketbooks to realize that fifty army
nurses of Massachusetts are still in this
state, and their old and infirm are to
be aided by all patriots through the
means of the fair next week at florti-
cultural hall.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-31
HELP ONE ANOTHER

Paul advances the theory: Bear We
one ancther's burdens, and so fulfill
the law of Christ"
Here's a text for the new year-a
text to make the new year a really
happy one. How shall you carry it
out? BY splitting up the burdens into
fragments-you take part of mine and
take part of yours, and each one will
take part of the others, and so will
fulfill the law of Christ
One of the ways toward this end is
encouragement.
Encourage the merchant If he have
superior style of goods, tell him so.
Encourage the newspaper men. Be
affable to them when you have no ak
to grind.
Encourage mechanics. If one has
done job WELL tell him it is splendid
ly done.
Encourage the farmers. There is no
class of people in this country who
want Your sympathy just now more
than the farmers.
Encourage the doctors. You praise
the doctor when he brings you up from
an awful crisis of disease, but do you
praise the doctor when through skill
yul treatment of the incpient stages
of disease he keeps you from sinking
down to the awful crisis?
Encourage the lawyers.
Encourage the teachers in our public
schools.
Encourage all invalids by telling
them how many YOU have known with
the same ailments to get we'll
Encourage oil starting in life by
yourself becoming reminiscent.
such is happiness, and the road to
a Happy New Year-Rev. T. De Witt
Talmage.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-31
ANOTHER COAL COMBINE.

New York, Dec. 27.-The CONNER
cial Advertiser Saturday says: 1t Is
learned from reliable sources that the
association Of soft coal interests con-
trolling the tide water trade has been
dissatisfied for some time past and 1t
is now planned to reach an under
standing which shall be strong and
more binding than ever before There
has been continued cutting in prices
and the official quotations lately hay-
been nominal only. The prominent
bituminous interests are contemplat-
ing the formation Of new pool,
stronger and more binding than the
present organization. The date has
not yet been definitely fixed, but the
meeting will take place at an early day
next year in Philadelphia.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-31
WIFE ACCUSED or ELOPlNG.

Clovclnnd Dee. 27,-'Nhc police
have arrested Mrs Albert Glassnapp
and Gustav Rode, with whom 1t is
charged she elopod from Lyndon town
ship, ShoboygAn county, Wis. Glass
napp called at the central police sta
ton and informed the police that last
lnly his wife lor, homo with Role,
who had been boarding with them,
taking his two little children, y to
aged g. and Emma. aged 4 years. HIS
object in tracing Thorn was only Incl.
denhlly to punish Thorn, ho said, his
principal wish being to ge possess on
of his children. The children seemed
oNcrloyed and wanted to so away
With their father.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-31
AN UNKNOWN MAN KILLED.
Struck by Train Near McnashA
Nothing to Identify Him.

Appleton, Wis, Dec. H.-An un-
known man. struck by a 81. Paul train
vest orday. Nothing was found on his
person to identify HIM. lis pockets
contained u scent piece, lunch, a
Jack of clubs and deuce of spades. His
appearance indicates THAT no WAS u
working man rather than tramp.
lie iS supposed to have been exhausted
as he was lying with his head and
shoulders across the ralls.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-31
INSTALLATION OF DIR. CoNATY.
New Head of the Catholic University
Center of an Impressive Ceremony.

Washington, Dec. 27.-The Catholic
university is all agog these Christmas
days with preparations for the forth
coming installation of Rev. Dr. Thorn
as j. Conaty, as rector of the univer-
sity, who before the new year is week
old will be snugly ensconced in the
chair of so much responsibility and
influence. Even now distinguished
dignitaries Of the church from the east,
south and west are arriving in order
to be on hand in good season for the
ceremonies, which, if one can Judge
from the preparations, will be impress
sive and elaborate The central figures
Of the occasion, besides the new rector,
will be the papal delegate, Archbishop
Martinelli and Cardinal Gibbons, both
of whom will lend their august pres
ence to the celebration.
Father Conaty is a native of Ireland,
and was born August |, 1S47. His
parents came to this country when he
was three years old, and settled in
TarntOn, Mass, where he received his
public school education. In 1868 he
entered Montreal college, where he re-
manned four years, passing in Septem-
Der, 1867, to the College of the Holy
Cross, in Worcester, Mass, from which
he graduated in 1869 He went from
Worcester to the Grand Seminary of
Montreal and in 1872 he was ordained
Il priest Of the diocese of Springfield,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-31
A LICK AT HOARD.
Badger Patrons of Industry Conn lete-
ly Ignore Him.

Milton, Junction, Dec. 27.-Du Lac
Grange, Patrons of Husbandly, on
this place, at It's meeting here, unanl-
mmlsIy passed five resolutions, recon-
mcnding that: PresIdent-eIe NC
KinIey appoint Col. j. II. BrigI I'm
of Ohio AZ secretary OF agriculture;
that bill be passed regulating t @
issuing of seeds; that the sta leBlS-
laturc reduce appropriations and weed
cut useless employees; that the presl-
den. United States senators and post
masters be elected by direct vote OF
the people and that the term OF once
of the president and vice president be
fixed at six years That the free de-
livery OF mail service be extended to
he farmers.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-31
SAXON NEW YEARS.

The wassail bowl was an invariable
accompaniment of new years among
the Saxons and ancient Germans.
The name is derived from the Saxon
wasshael, an expression equivalent to
Ito your health The drinking Of
pledges on new years day was gen.
eral, and pledging ones health n
expression significant of the treac cry
and blooithirsty character OF the
times. When one rose to drink from
the ceremonial cup used at a feast, he
was obliged to hold it with both
hands, on account OF its size, and
while he drank his next friend stood
with him, a drawn sword in his hand,
to prevent his being stabbed while
drinkha
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-31
MANY LETTERS LOOTED.
MAKE A RIG llAIl. IN
NEW YORK
One of the Clcvcrest Postal RohhcrIcs
Ever known in the History of
the Department

New York, Dec 20. Several bust
ness houses have wondered why inn
portant letters, containing large sums
or money, have been delayed In the
mails and received long overdue with
out enclosures The envelopes were
stained with the water OF the bay in
which they were tossed two or three
days before being picked up, The
robbery evidently is one Of the largest
and cleVerest ever known In the his
tory of bhe postal department and the
total loss reaches many thousands Of
do's9rs. 1t was learned that the mail
bags were stolen at the depot In this
city from the western express and that
the thieves boarded an outgoing
steamer and are now on their way to
Europe or to one of the southern ports
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-31
THE CALIPH'S DIARY.

The caliph Abdulrahman, who
reigned in Cordovi, toward the close
of his long and prosperous career
made an entry in his diary one new
years day. Il have reigned so years,
beloved by my friends, feared by my
enemies, suspected by my allies. My
reign has been one of peace and pros
perity. | have had riches and fame
and power have enjoyed all that
heart could wish. I have counted the
happy days experienced in all this
time, and they number just H.
st. Louis Globe Democrat.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-31
THE WAR RENEWED.

Washington, Dec. 27.-There are
general indications that the war
on American meat productions Ger
many is to be prosecuted with fresh
rigor, United States Consul Warner
at Cologne has the following to say on
the subject in his report to the de-
partment OF state: Notwithstanding
the assurance Of the United States
government that all meat producs for
exports are subjected to strict exam
nation, the interminable agitation in
Germany against the unwho lesome-
ness Of these products still goes on.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-31
FISHERMEN MAY STARNE

st. Johns, Now Eoundland Dec. u,
T'he official report to the govern
ment that the herring fishing at Fort.
une hay is Il toal fai .ure and that
thousands of people along tho harbar
in the vicinity where behring's are
usually caught are Threatened with
starvation. Il is estimated that about
1000 people are affected and will be-
como 4 burden on the colony.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-31
STRIKE LEADERS BLACKLISTED
Boston Street Car Company ID g.
charge Many Employees.

Boston, Dec. r. lIXaminW ion or
the list Of employees dropped by the
West End street railway management
~ result of Thursdays strike shows
that President Young and all OF the
other eight members OF he conference
committee who promised a delay or
the strike and whose action in so DO
ing prompted the Indignation among
the men which resulted in The st Ike
are among those discharged. when
this fact became known Il wa} OF eX
citcmont equal TO that which preclpi-
tatcd the strike swept over the en-
pIoycs and II Is fcal ed that further
trouble may result.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-31
INDICTED FOR MURDER.

Chicago Dec, ~ Alderman Thos.
]. OMally Of the twenty-thrd ward
was yesterday indicted by the
grand jury for the murder of Gus.
Coliander, on election night in No
vember, 1894 O'Mally's Indictment
has created a sensation He was
elected 70 the council last spring with
the endorsement Of the Municipal
Voters league and had good record
in that body