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The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-12-26
Original Story.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL.
BY ERMINA C. STRAY.

Sand on earth, peace, goodwill to men. :"
HLEAR and loud the words rang
" across the street in the still
night air, while three little faces
pressed against the window pane to
catch all they could of what was
passing in and about the opposite
church.
1t had been matter of curiosity
and speculation for several days;
the coming and going and busy pre-
paration in and about the church;
the practicing of the carols; the girls
and boys, and young people and old
people, and middle aged people, all
evidently trying to do their best, and
Ernie had asked only once why she
and Nell and Charlie could not go
too; but the widowed mothers sad
smile and sorrowful turning of the
head, told the reason palmer than
the words:
"Mama cannot make you presenta
BILE, dear"
And the child looked woefully at
the three pairs of ragged shoes, that
let in the snow or water at every
step, at the thin, faded cotton gowns,
and Charley's patched but clean coat,
and wondered why boys and girls
could not go into Gods house unless
they were dressed like the boys and
girls she saw going in there this after
noon.
"Wish | TODD see de tree" little
Nell said, land allthe pretty things"
for the widowed mother had been
sketching to them the beauties of
Christmas tree, and the enjoyment
of a Christmas festival. Wouldn't
God be pleased with us if we went
there with these old clothes on9"
Charlie asked with boys earnest
desire to get at the heart of things
and Mrs. Darrell said
"God would not be displeased but
Mama thinks it is best for you not to
CO."
She did not tell them why. Poor
things, they would learn it soon
enough as the years rolled round, and
brought the bitter knowledge that it
brings to so many aching hearts that
there is but little room in too many
comparatively empty churches, for
the poor and poorly dressed. They
were too we'll trained to question, or
beg for change of decision; mother
knew best and mothers reasons were
all sufficient. That very day, stand
ing by the gate to better view the
tree, Ernie and Charley had heard
this conversation:
There goes old Brown, stingy old
skinfintl He might have given us
something, but he wouldn't"
And the shivering children looked
down the street to see "old Brown"
going in and out of groceries and
stores, and felt very sure that he
hadn't much to give if the clothing
he wore was any indication of his
pocketbook. While young lady
upon the church steps laughed and
said; "Give! he is too stingy to give;
he says if he has anything to give he
knows what to do with il"
"Well," another observed, she
isn't Christian, you know, and it is
not to be expected that his heart
would be touched at Christmas time
any more than any other time"
And tonight, Ernie repeated the
words which had puzzled her all day,
and asked her mother what made a
Christian.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-12-26

The Swiss was overwhelmed with graf
itude, and seemed determined to do
something which would prove to the
American his disposition to do some
thing in return,
you have watch?" the Swiss asked.
ii am matchmaker. and should like
to make you one."
Mr.. Holden assured him that he pos
sessed watch to which he was much
attached. and which he should not be
willing to replace with any other.
The Swiss seemed to be much trou
bled. but insisted or keeping the Ameri-
cans address. Mr.. Holden went home,
and few months later received from
his Swiss friend ring, which had upon
it, in the place of seal, a tiny but per-
feet watch. the hands upon the dial of
which are easily visible.
Naturally he put it on with pleasure;
and as he found that the tiny watch
keeps perfect time. and as it is always in
sight, he has learned to depend upon it
altogether for the time; so that. after all,
it has replaced his older pocket favorite
as his habitual timekeeper.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-12-26

curious "nummulite" limestone which
runs behind it, sweeping on, round what
remains of the earlier soft limestone of
Lebanon, to the edge of the plateau of
the Sinai mountains, and off into Egypt
to yield, long e ms after, the stone
made up of coin like fossils, which built
the Pyramids, and gave the stone itself
its pane. "nummus," meaning money"
But all these beds are washed away
from Central Palestine, excepting at
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-12-26

Night of the Golden Star!
Over the cooling sands,
Out of the palmy lands,
What music steals from far!
From far what music sweet
As Jubal's chorded shells?
List!-'tis the camels bells,
The fall of the Magis feet!
Night, silent night,
Night of the Golden Star!
The mystic ages roll;
The night is wondrous fair,
And silver bells hear
In life's immortal air.
They come through centuries far;
Goodwill to men they bring;
My soul, behold the Star!
My soul, arise and sing.
Night, crystal night,
Night of the Golden Star
Young Peoples Weekly
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-12-26

the Armenian, and, think, the Coptic,
having one or more. The evidence for
this site is SO strong that l, for one. &C.
cept it as sufficient, reaching up, as it
does, to within living memory of the
days.of the apostles. The scene of the
visit to the shepherds is pointed out as
on rough slope. facing the village. at
some distance to the east; Bethlehem
lying far above. on it's mountain seat.
One can follow the shepherds in their
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-12-26
The Smallest Watch.

What is probably the smallest
watch in the world is possessed by
a Chicago gentleman; and it came
into his possession through an in.
terestipg adventure. This gentle
man, Mr.. r. P. Holden, while
travelling in Switzerland. made
the ascent of the Matterhorn, and
in doing so assisted a travelling
companion, a Swiss. in such a way
that this companion regarded Mr..
Hnldan nc tho saviour of hic Iifa
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-12-26

journey to see the unspeakable
wonder. They would go ong the
rich valley of Boaz, and then up
the terraced hill, by path still in
use; nor is it uninstructive to re-
fleet that. while simple shepherds
were led by angels to the manger.
the high-priests and the great of
Jerusalem so near. slept through
that most illustrious night of all
history, quite unconscious of what
had happened.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-12-26

kissing beneath the mistletoe dates
from the Druids. According to tradi-
ton, the maid not kissed beneath the
mistletoe at Christmas goes husbandless
another year.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-12-26

spot round Kadesh. where Moses
encamped so long, about fifty miles
south of Hebron. Today Bethle-
hem sits high up, on the fiat top of
narrow ridge of this soft line
stone, white as milk when fresh
cut, as one sees in the walls of the
nicely built, fat-.oofed, one story
houses of the village.
When we first hear OF this old
place, the landscape must have
shown the same tableland, savn
into valleys by the winter storms
OF millions of years; the hills thus
left. rounded atop by long wealth
ering; the valleys small but fertile;
the prospect, everywhere. one of
height beyond height. all running
up, however, to nearly the same
level, except to the east, where the
country sinks, in great steps. from
ancient volcanic disturbance, to.
wards the Dead Sea; here white,
there brown with thin heritage
and shrubs; and yonder, light yell
low. Fifteen miles off, eastward,
and more than four Thousand feet
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-12-26
NIGHT, CRYSTAL NIGHT!

BY HEzEKIAH BUTTERwoRTH.
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and shrubs; and yonder, light yell
low. Fifteen miles off, eastward,
and more than four thousand feet
below Bethlehem, the deep blue waters
of the Dead Sea have met the eye ever
since man existed to look down on them.
while the utterly barren hills of the
wilderness of Judea, thickly scanned
with assures and narrow gorges and ra-
vines, have been desolate and uninvit-
ing for as long, to the southeast.
We first meet with Bethlehem in
human story, to find ourselves beside
the tents of Jacob as he bears out,
amidst loud wailing, the loved form of
Rachel. the Joy OF his life, to lay her in
the grave which one still sees marked
by a square, rough stone, low, domed
building. at the side of the road, even
then the same as now, just before it
turns to the left in white. scarped
bend, to go into Bethlehem. Jesus
must often have passed it-never, we
may be sure. without a tender thought
of her who lay sleeping there, amidst
her children, so many centuries.
The next picture of this old-world
place we have, is when Naomi, with her
husband and two sons, are forced to
leave it, the failure of the rains having
made living in it beyond their means;
in spite of its name-Bethlehem 1.-THE
House of Bread" In Moab, across the
Jordan, and behind the Dead Sea-a
long journey for the famished villagers
they we're to find the humble main
tenance which their own mountain
home could not. for the time. yield.
Then comes the story of the return of
Naomi and Ruth, leaving the dear forms
of husband and sons in the graves of
their temporary land of refuge But
the cloud lifts after they have reached
the loved hamlet, with its sweet little
valleys on both north and south, and
the breezy air of its height. nearly three
thousand feet above the sea; which,
however. lies beyond their horizon,
dUOul w thO hC5ts Lis
episode of Ruth's courtship of Boaz,
their marriage. and her connection, in
consequence, with the noblest annals of
Judah, as ancestress of David, keeps
Bethlehem still in our view. Then we
see the town fathers the elders-in
terror at the sudden appearance of the
Judge, Samuel; but he appesses their
fears without telling them his real err
rand, and leaves. after having anointed
David as successor to Saul, whose sons
we're thus superseded, and whose dy-
nasty was set aside.
There is, and could only at any time
have been, one long winding row of
houses in Bethlehem, though a second
short street or rather line of isolated
buildings. modest enough. runs parallel
with this for little way; side openings
leading from the one to the other. The
ridge is too narrow for any change in
the limits OF the village. We may fancy
young David growing up in this sequest-
cred spot-wandering as boy into the
valleys on each side; away, east, along
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-27
Beautiful Ostrich BOas.

Very handsome snowy white or very
handsome silky black, very fluffy; If you
see them you will decide you must have
one. Ladies' Ostrich collars, the new
shapes. You should see our line In
black and colors. They will please you.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-27
Black And
CO1Ored
Dress Goods.

Novel, yet handsome, weaves in Black
Goods are received daily A full line of
Examines, Pierola Cloth, Boucles, Kurl
Cloth and other rough surfaced novel;
ties, as well as Mohair, Panama, Sicil-
ians, etc.
Very stylish Brocaded Serges, now GO
ing to open the season at go, 70 and So
cents. The greatest value to be found
In the state in our Black Goods Depart
ment If you want dress for mourn
ing our plain or fancy black materials
will please you. Your criticism of the
line is earnestly invited. We are head
quarters for novelties in Black Dress
Goods.
A store is judged by the style and
quality of its Dress Goods. Caheen's
challenge comparison of both quality
and prices. Many of the most beauti-
full have been secured exclusively for
Caheen and cannot be duplicated in Bir-
mingham.
We recognize the popular starting
point is so cents and we can safely say
we have one of the greatest aggrega-
tions Of any store in Birmingham.
Our line at rs cents, IS cents and 81
only need to have you cast your eye
over the assortment to gain your ap.
prevail.
Inroads have already been made on
our line of Novelty Suits. 'sThe price"
for such goods is remarkable this sea-
son.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-27
Polite and Attentive

Salespeople ready to do your bidding.
The store has been reprinted, stocks
have all been replenished-looks like a
new store. A new policy is in force
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-27

See our show window of Mems shield
bosom underwear. soft, smooth and ele-
gantly made. The price is less than else
where for such goods.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-09
A1exa,,aria 6azettf.
TUESDAY EVENING. JUNE 9, 1896.

CHILD ABLAzE AT TAE ALTAR.-The
800 people who gathered in the An
nunciation Catholic Church, at Shen-
andoah, Pa, on Sunday, to observe
mass experienced a dreadful shock.
One of the S6fittie girls who had gath
cred about the altar, each bearing a
lighted candle, ignited her white frock
aud the congregation was almost stam-
peded.
There were 200 children who had
been confirmed and who were about to
participate in their first communion
service. The majority of them were
little girls, who were all dressed in
spotless white. They carried flowers
in one hand and a lighted candle in the
other. Each wore a long, white veil
of gauze-like material. The children
were kneeling close together when
Agnes Horton unconsciously ignited
her inflammable veil with the light she
bore. Instantly the flames shot up and
emed to enwrap her entire figure.
There was cry of distress, and the
whole congregation stood in terror.
The so children who were at the altar
we're dreadfully frightened at the sight
If their companion. For moment it
seemed as if there would be panic
and a mad rush for the doors, as dis
astrous fire seemed imminent. Several
of the older people near the altar
sprapg forward to little Agnes Her
ton's assistance and eXtiuguished the
fumes. At the same time Rev. Father
Neylon, in loud tones, com manded the
people to be seated. His words were
obeyed and the threatened stampede
was averted. Luckily the child escap-
ell with only slight burns, and there
was little or no damage done. After
short time the ceremonies proceeded as
usual. but those present will not forget
the thrilling scene for many days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-09
CHINA AND GLASSWARE.
e. J. MILLER & cos
MAY ANNOUNCEMENT.

Before you purchase your SUMNER
HOUSEHOLD NECESSITIES 10 not forge,
that we have the Largest Stock and the Low
est Prices on Rcfrigcrators, Water Coolers
Ice Cream Freezcrs. Lemonade SqucclcB
Shakers and Lemonade Glasses, Patent Paper
Straws, ETC., to be found in the city All
fresh new goods, bought direct from the
manufacturers, and for sale at prices to suit
these hard times. Note the following figures
High Grade Water Coolers, } gallons, Sl62
a gallons, $1.90; 6 gallons, - 40; S gallons,
So 25 each.
Engraved Table Tumblcrs, four styles, at
&c each.
The cheapest Ten-Piece Toilet Set at $525
ever offered in Alexandria.
Thin new fiat shape genuine China CUPS
and Saucers at $1.35 per dozen.
Large Plain White Waste Jars at zoe each
IA rare bargasn).
A new line of Terra Gotta Cuspidorcs 2jc
30c and 35c per pair.
A new line of Nine inch Jarfnarcs, four
styles, at 25c each.
Families moving to the country Ior the
summer will find good line of articles suit.
able for summer use at very low prices. Let
us bid ON your outfit.
E. J. MILLER & CO.
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Opening and Closing OF the msiI'

Opening and Closing OF the Mails
Northern mails close at 7 80 and 8 90 s. n
and - 80, s 45 and 8 30 p. m. Open al
8 90 a. M, 10 90 m. and 90 M.
Southern mails via Charlottesville eO'g
at z 80 and 10 40 a. m. and - a n1
8 80 p. IN. Open at 8 90 q. m. and ="
p. m.
Southern mails, via Richmond, close 81
10 40 q. m. and 3 ID and AS pm
Manassas Division mails close at 6O a. H.
and 80 p. m. Open at 10 40a m:
Alexandra and Bound Hill mails close =
8 40 q. m. and a 90 p. m. Open at 8 w a.
and 3 O0p. IN. o,s
Chesapeake and Ohio mails close at 10
p. m. and 8 30 p. m. Open at 90 a. m. anu
0Op m.
Washington mails close at 7 30 and 9 46 a.
N. and - 80, 80, 5 As and . 80 P d;
Open at 90 and 10 90 a. m, IL 90 N. ana
3 90 and 80 p. m.
Office Hours-Open at 90 a. m. Close 81
600p.m
Sunday Houn-Open at 8 90 a. m. ClOs'
at 8 80 g. m.
Carriers Scheduled Collections made on
inside routes-6 80 and 10 90 q. m. and
3 90 and 80 p. m. Full route-6 80 q. ID
and 5 80 p. m. Sunday collection ; w p.'
m. Carriers window open Sunday w a. H.
and close 80 q. m.
Deliveries made at 90 8. m, IL 90 m. and
600 p. N. it,.
An mail should be in Office fifteen minutes
before hour indicated for closing,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-09
ADVERTISING DIRECTORY,

The following houses, whose advertisement
appear in the GAZETTE. will he found reliable
and are commended to the attention Of pur'
chasers:
AGRICULTURAL.
Herbert Bryant, foot of Duke street.
BOOK AND STATIONERY.
Nobt. w. French. Alt and 419 King stl'ol
Dyson & Bro, sos King street.
COAL AND WOOD.
]. R. Zimmerman, foot Of Queen street
w. A. Smoot & Co., Shoots wharf.
CAKES AND CONNECTIONS.
George r. Hill & Co., 216-222 moth Lee
street.
CHINAWARE.
E. ]. Miller & Co., BIT King street.
FINANCIAL.
First National Bank, s. W. cor. Lee snd
Prince streets.
Citizens National Bank, n. W. cor. Lee ard
Prince streets.
Burke & Herbert, cor. King and Fairfax
streets.
DRUGGISTS
f. 8. Leadbeater & Sons, Jos l07 south
Fairfax street.
War6eld G. Hall, cornor Fairfax and Prince
streets.
w. F. Creighton & Co., corner King snd
Royal streets.
i. stabler & Co., N. W. corner Of Kns and
Washington streets.
DRY GOODS.
Woodward & Lothrop, 10th, 18th, and
streets, Washington.
]. E. Tackett, corner King and Pitt 'trecn;
Isaac Eichberg, cnrncr King aud EOy1
streets.
a. G. Slaymaker, 429 King street.
FOUNDERS AND MACHINISTS.
JIG II. Aitcheson 116 King street.
w. S. Moore, south Union street.
GROCERs g. COMMISSION MERCHANTS
WA. johnson & Co., corner Cameron snd
Royal streets.
Henry F. Robertson, cor. King and WEN
ington streets.
J.C. Milburn, north Royal street.
Charles King, 217-223 north Ice street.
G. VIM. Ramsey, cor. of King and st. A'aph
streets.
B. b. Jenkins. corner Fairfax and Duke
krcets.
HARDWARE
James F. Carlin, Sons {; Co.
INSURANCE
Laurence Stabler, 7O1 King street
LUMBER.
Reshell & Son, southeast corner RoysI and
Wilkes streets.
Josiah II. D. smoot & Son, 81 north Unic1
street.
smoot g. Co. 25 north Union street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-09

If it required an annual outlay of
$4,000 to insure family against any
serious consequences from an attack of
bowel complaint during the year there
are many who would feel it their duty
to pay it; that they could not afford to
risk their lives, and those of their fami-
ly for such an amount. Any one can
get this insurance for 25 cents, that be-
ing the price of bottle of Chamber
lain's Collie, Cholera and Djarrhoea
Remedy. In almost every neighbor-
hood some one has died from an attack
of bowel complaint before medicine
could be procured or physician sum-
moned. One or two doses of this
remedy will cure any ordinary case.
1t never fails. Can you afford to take
the risk for so small an amount? For
sale by L. Stabler & Co., druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-09
Bucklen,s Arnica salye.

The BEST SALvE in the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, TIE ter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns and all Skin Erup-
lions, and positively cures Piles, or no
pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refunded.
Price 25 cents per box. For sale by
Ernest l.. Allen.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-09
Greatly Reduced Rate to Denver, Col

Greatly Reduced Rate to Denver. Col.
On account of the National Council, Junior
Order United American Mechanics at Den
yer, Col, the Pennsylvania Railroad Com.
pany will sell,IJune II tn and 18th. special
excursion tickets to that city and return at
the rate of $5O75 from Washington. Two
dollars additional is TO be paid at Denver at
time of valuation of return portion of ticket.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-09

A healthy appetite, with perfect digestion
and assimilation, may be secured by the use
of Ayers Pills. They cleanse and strengthen
the whole slimentsry canal and remove all
distractions to the natural functions of either
sex, without any unpleasant effects
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-09
Democratic National Convention.

DemOCratiC National convention.
For the Democratic National Convention,
to be held at Chicago, July 7, the Pennsyl-
vana Railroad Company will sell on July 3,
a, 5 and 8, excursion tickets to Chicago and
return at a single fare for the round trip.
These tickets will be good for return passage
until July -, inclusive.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-09
Rcpublican National Convention.


For the Republican National Convention,
to be held at st. Louis, june 16. the Pennsyl-
vsnia Railroad Company will sell on June ~,
10, ID and 10, excursion tickets to st. Louis
and return at a single fare for the round trip.
These tickets will be good for return passage
until June 21 inclusive.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-09

EST Market PRICE-
We take orders on Saturday and keep meats
in our improved ice house and deliver them
Sunday morning.
We thank you for your patronage and trust
that through our well know fair dealings and
strict attention to business to merit your fur.
ther favors. Respectfully,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-09

Council Of Episcopal Church, Wythe-
vile, June 18th to 10th.
The Southern Railway Company will sell
round trip tickets limited to June 18th.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-06-09

Train No a Cavrton for Warenton
SERVICE
No I'M
Caton for WarentOn and Franklin
intermediate stations
Charlottesville and stations Connects Cycron
Alexandria daily Sunday inter
retunin Alexandra Dbl
for RoundH
Alexandria
m.
SERVICE.
Southwestern Limited Through
York and Memphis New York and Tampa
between Washington
Greensboro and Montgomery
Sleeping New
andN Tampa Also
Charlotte
figures Pullman reservation apply
~ THOMAS Ticket Va
H. W. ATuRk
Washington D. c. washington DC
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Excursion Rates on the Southern
Railway.
Commencing Saturday, May Both, 1896
and continuing each Saturday and Sunday
thereafter, until and including september
9th, round trip tickets will DO sold from
Alexandra to Orange, Strasburg and Round
Hill and intermediate stations at the rate Of
one fare for the round trip. Tickets limited
10 the following Mond.y.