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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-10-07
John ROItll Williams.
HALL OF OLIVER LODGE, No. 81
F.~AND A. NJ.
ALEXANDRIA, La, I

oSpt' AoVV. }
Whereas, it has pleased the Su.
preme Architect of the Universe
to remove to higher sphere, our
Brother, JOHN RoUru WILLIAMS,
and he has been called, let us hope.
to that Spiritual Lodge above, not
made by hands, Eternal in the
Heavens; therefore, we bow il,
humble submission to His will
En- true Masonic spirit we cast the
mantle of charity over all his sLor,
comings, remembering only his
virtues, of which he was possessed
of many. A life member OF Oliver
Lodge, his Brethren have paid tt
his remains the last sad rites
We cherish the memory of oul
brother here. We commend Iii:
soul to God who gave it and hav,
consigned his body to the tomb
Peace to his ashes.
10 his relatives and friends, vii,
mou II his loss, we tender our deep
est sy,upathies and coincidence
and unite with them in the praye
that in the great and mysteriou
hereafter, to which our brothe
has been summoned to account, b.
may enjoy that Supreme and Etel
nal peace and happiness which i
not accorded to mortals her
below.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-10-07

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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-10-07
OPENING OF GRAND BARGAINS.

Goods, the
Clothing the Shoes full line Gents Furn1sh-
Notions, heard of before Note few
Of
New-York tribune., 1896-12-25
A TREAT FOR TRUANTS.
CHRISTMAS TREE PARTY FURNISHED
FOR THE GOOD-BAD-BO BOYS.
MRS ALGEE AN ATTENDANCE AGENT" or THE
,-r1.y rr.prJc SCHOOLS ENTERTAINED MOST

MRS AIGEE. AN ATTENDANCE AGENT" or THE
CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS. ENTERTAINED MOST
HAPPILY HER LITTLE CHANGES.
The reclaimed truan,s in the district lying be-
tween Sixth-ave. and the Hudson River. Forty
third-st. and Fifty ty-ninth-st. were given treat
yesterday that i'm every respect was revelation
10 them Il was Il Christmas-tree party 10 which
Mrs Alger. the attendance agent Of the public
schools of that part of the city, had invited them
and most Of the eiShty-fve boys who attended had
never seen Il Christmas tree before
Mrs Alser has had no end OF trouble In oolsng
after the hundreds OF boys in her district VINO
prefer playing "hooky" attending school. and
she has made every OF them understand she
Is their best friend. She promised them long ago
II they were regular In attendance and got good
tickets she would give them Christmas party.
Mrs. Alger began TO grow discouraged over hnd-
ing a place IN which 10 hold her party, but at
last Superintendent Jasper told her she might have
the committee room Of the West Fifty -second-st.
grammar school When I, was known that Mrs.
Alcer was going 10 have Christmas tree for her
good bad boys" she calls them several OF the
Commissioners sent her money with which 10 Duy
the presents and little things requisite. Mrs Agef'
with what she could afford TO donate and with
what was given her managed 10 gather quite lot
OF presents
Al 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon the party be-
gan and all the boys were hand. except one
poor little fellow. Michael Finnin who injured his
foot on Monday. and was unable to Walk. but
Michael was sent nice suit of clothes by a young
gentleman whom Mrs. Alger had Interested In
Michaers behalf
When the boys were all seated, Commissioner
Rogers came IN and said Il few words TO them
Then Mrs Ager told them she had not Invited
them TO a Christmas tree because they were pau
boys but because they were once bad. but NJ"
good and trying TO be better. She asked every
boy who had never before seen a Christmas tree 20
stand uD and there on.N three boys out OF the
eighty-ive who remained seated.
The. tree was Il pretty ore, and two or the pest
bows were al owed to help leht the tapers Nnen
fhe whole tree vas illGmned and the toys ana
cornucopiae OF candy were IN iull view, tlie poy
gave vent 10 their delight by boiserous shouting
and oiapping their hands. o,, ,,h
Every little chap got cornucopia hllsd t WIZ WIZ.
candy: also = n-cktie: and some OF I'm. VINO We're
verv poor were given stockings ,,
Four of the largest boys were presented Win
boxes OF tools a.. 49,.
A erabbag was then provided. and as the ooyS
fled out cacn boy took a grab and found hiihseii
the richer by a new hook some usefui artcie
Mrs Alger was assisted in dispensing me pres pre-,
ents bv Miss Egbert. principal OF the school: MISS
Andrew and Miss Eva Monaghan, VINO + attehn-
ance agent Of the district below that OF Mrs Ager
New-York tribune., 1896-12-25
THE TRAVELLERS FAIR.
IT WAS MAYORS DAY YESTERDAY. AND
THE WORTHY GENTLEMAN AIDED IN
Ar-o.r1nN1A.c nE,E Goods

THE WORTHY GENTLEMAN AIDED IN
AUCTIONING OFF GOODS
Last night Sc; apart by the management OF
the Commercial Travellers Fair for the special
entertainment Of the Mayors OF this and neghbor-
ing cities and less than OF these dignitaries
accepted the invitation to be present. They were
Mayor Strong OF New-York Frederick W. Wurster
Of BROOKLYN who was accompanied by delegation
OF Brooklyn city officials; Lawrence Pagan OF
Hoboken. Edgar Seymour Of Newark Christian
Braun OF Paterson. Andrew Mclean OF Passaic,
John + Gil OF Orange. Patrick Jerome Gleason OF
Long Island City and Mayor Seymour Of Bayonne.
At O clock the visitors wen; to the Doll Show and
Mayor Gleason auctioned or one OF the dolls. The
rest will be disposed OF on Saturday evening by
Mini Diva.
At IL o'clock there was a genuine Southern cake
walk. in which about twenty-five couples took part.
The nrst prize was big poundcake and there We're
smaller gifts for all VINO participated. Among the
latter pound OF marshmallow. donated by
Mrs S 7. Brown an Illuminated calendar from
The Home Magazine" BOOTH q case OF tooth
powder from Mrs j. Hall. of the New-York booth;
a bottle OF wine from Chairman James Cohen; an
other bottle Of wine from the assistant manager.
Alfred Chasseaud. and plate Of imitation fried
ne music for the cakewalk was furnished by
Professor j. 6. Rampone. Of the Old Guard Band.
and ,ne champion fancy walkers were T. II. Price.
". B West and +. 3. Andrews. Others were
George Silard. Randolph Portock William Easton.
Cnar.-s Neber. Frank Hartfeld. VIII Robinson.
William Holman. Miss Oralie Hawkins. Miss Ella
Jones. Miss Fannie WISE Miss Amy Lynch. Miss
Lillian Webb Miss Mamie Wilson. Miss Ella Carey
ana Miss DOndena Carey
Their l. so much to ic a. the Commercial
Travellers Fair that some Of the things that
best worth noting are in danger of escaping the
attention Of visitors. Among the articles that
should not be missed the paintings ia
JaQuerie' and lie S..tyr - 10 fassant." The last
is large picture measuring ten feet by fifteen.
and Is the wO.k OF Neville Cam. "a pupil OF CarOlus
Duran. LA Jaqueri.' is by George kOchgrOsse
and j. valued at $4,000.
Lptons tea par4or ls1 favorte resort at the fair.
not only Oh account ot the delicious tea served
there 10 al cOmcrs. but because IL j. such beauii
ful pace. on" ot its attractions Is the $1,000 Per
sian rug which covers the floor, and which many
OF the guest, walk without having any idea OF
its cOsfiluess.
New-York tribune., 1896-12-25
WATCHING FOR "POSTAGE DUE
MAIL PARCELS WITH WR1TlNS iNSiDs
AND THE TROUBLE THEY MAhE
AT THE pOSTOFFICE.

. .-oor,n, Ia n Western newspaper contains
an Interesting little notice OF the way IN WIZ
vantage is often taken Of Uncle sam " pos'"' "
partr,ent and also OF the manner IN WITCH . w ~
fraudulent practices are detected by the ''i'ci" "
the postal service both IN this country ohj aoroh''
One case Is cited OF clerk whose susp; IONS "e'o
excited by newspaper nicely rolled mp and directed
10 a woman in London On opening IT h" founn inst
il contained gold ha pin Another paper addrcss-o
10 the same woman also cut open anu ""S
found to contain silver manicure NE. s"'''
spoon was found under similar circumstances. In
such cases where there IS no return ADDRESS the
goods are forwarded TO the Dead Letter once ~
Washington.
Proba bly, department in the Postohice IN tn's
city has Interesting experiences than hat on7
in which parcels Of all kinds and description are
examined TO determine the class in which they be-
long and the rate Of postage which Is 10 10
charged for them IL said at the office yester-
day that the income from postage due. as discov-
cred by the clerks amounted during the last year
about $500
Just AT this time. when the mails ar" cro"oeo
with Christmas gifts ;he iabOrs Of the clerks Keep
them hustng from morning untii late at night
Ordinarily almost every package sent through the
mails is opened and examined 10 that the Gov
ernment is not cheated OF the money due IL. Skill
fii and experienced clerks. some or them women
are employed al this task. and work WIN great
speed ard accuracy. one OF the mosi common mis-
takes In the send.g or par'riS j. h'iOsHs "''N"s
OF any kind II there IL writing in package u
Is classed p: once lrst-cla-s mail matter ana
the cores sp6ndine rates are oharg~d upon II Tor
collection one package opened before the REPORTER
contained a few yards u chiffon from Sdrygoods
house with the bill mooscd. Another was gift
OF some kind In which the sender had wrapped up
a letter Both Immediately received the postage
due" stamps A. for newspapers Il must be re-
nembered that they are rot forwarded unless ths
fuii rostag" is prepaid. II the address o. the
sender is the envelope 1t il returned to MIN for
the amount due bui in cases the papers 80
into the .. ad-ic.f'l pile"
II - said by officials ai he postoNre that many
people in SPITE of al warnings are careless resaro
ing tn. sending of paol...s"- and Tor TINS reason
dslay- so:r.tiin.- Orcur ana presents are Dea1eu.
When Christmas Day appro tches the Work necomes
30 great thai many iacKcge- 1i" not opened, put
are simply glanced at IL is Under TODD that WIN
the words no writing insio" APPEAR on me covet
OF A package. they 81 once create SUSPICION tnat
there il writing and upon exam cation 1 Is alfnosI
alire 10 b. tn. ,.s. l.at such i- fDrnc ~ p"ope
wlr. TO make sur" that presents are delivered oy
the Dostcff in duo season. fr"t tcuS SEQ peiors
sending pacilagcF Cu that they have fnliy conpneo
with the law. Time ani annoyance al" thus saved
fOr an concerned.
New-York tribune., 1896-12-25
..TISS NE DOOD-NIGHT."

..Pease mamma pease. tlss me dooi-n!ghi,'
Nv bue-eyed love. with sunny curls.
Stood pleading tween her soDS ana tears,
1 said Il car, kiss naughty girls.
I led her TO her snowy COZ.
"Pease mamma. pease.' she sob9ed again.
Il won't be naughty any more
left her ali her peadngs vain.
I had been reared in Spartan school
And deemed il duty 20 control
With rigid rule. never knew
That love with love should sway the soul.
I heard her Sob my mother heart
With yearning filled. 10 soo;ne and cheer.
Yet I RETAINED, and in her sleep
Ny baby still lay sobbing there.
Twas midnight when felt touch
4 feverd hand lay my brow.
NV whlte-robed baby pleaded still.
"Pease mamma pease: | can't seep now
All through that aeonlzing night
Deirious she mOaned IN pain.
The .itt.e broken heart still plead
For kisses that gave in vain.
At dawn the angels hoverei near:
Size nestled close and smiled and said.
Il won't be naughty any more,
And in my my babe lay-dead.
Ard am Old: the passing wears
Have brought no comfort In their flight.
My heart still hears that >oDDlnS cry.
"Pease. mamma, p.ase. tss mo Goodnight"
-lka;e Thyson MARI. In FouA
New-York tribune., 1896-12-25
INCIDENTS ~ SOCIETY.

The marriage % Miss Lila Wilkinson. daughter
o. Coone and Mrs Joseph Bddle Wilkinson. IT,,
to Henry TAYLOR Staate lr. took place Al o ciocA
Wednesday evening IN > ~ ,aael's Protestant Ep.s-
copal Church. Ams'e-aam-a'e and Nineiy-nin'n-st
The rector OF the church the R.v. Dr. John Peters.
assisted by ;he Rev George Pa oi' 'atsd ~ tns
ceremony. which was followed hy reception at tho
home OF tho brides pa e-ts. 80 81 West One-hun-
dred "a nd econd-si. There was special musicat
programme and some solo music by Miss Presby.
the former soprano OF the church. ana MISS Mary
Brown violnis, before the bride was escorted up
the aisle by her father she wore a gown OF white
satin and a vel Of tulie. and carried bouquet
Of white roses and lilies OF the valley. Her only
attendant was hcr sister. Miss Violet Wilkinson
The best man W.: tlankn Atornev S,io
Henry s Davis. charca l.. Bggs f.: > Ioops'
Devereau Fines and James Van Worst Col"eh.
Miss Laura Belle Spraker married to Amedee
B. Dc Cuervile a 1870 oclo,S Wednesday afternoon
at tho home Of her mother. Mr.. James ID. Spraker.
No c. West For: y-ffih-s'. Tho Rev Edgar 1.
Chapman, of Albany. a relative Of The bride, per-
formed the ceremony. There were no bridesmaids.
maid of honor or best man The bride attired
in a gown white satin and veil OF tui.e The
ushers who served at the wedding were Rooert
Varnum. +. j. Cavocoressi. Frank Palmer; w ~
Eird George Wallen ana the brde9rooms orotnesr.
Robert Il. de GuerYe. Immediately ai,er tno
wedding there was buffet breakfast served 10 tns
guests
The marriage OF Miss Alrnira Budd. daughter OF
John ] Budd. Abraham Slaight was celebrated
a: 5 o'clock Wednesday evening ar he rome OF tne
brides father No. 1872 West Tnrteenth-st The mar
rage ceremony was performed ~ The Rev On Benz
jamn f. Da Costa rector OF the Protestant Episcopal
Church Of st John the Evangelist The bride. VINO
wore a gown Of brown satin brocade. trimmed With
satin ruching and point lace. was given away Dy
her father. Her bridesmaids were ncr TWO neces.
Miss Alnira Budd and Miss Alice Budd There was
no best man The ushers were Ralph IAner ana
l.. \
followed the ceremony
Mrs John r. Martin. Of No. ~ west fttY-sev'
euth-st gave the second OF her weekly receptions
on Monday afternoon. Thee large attend
ance At S O'Clock dinner was served OF twenty
covers Among the young women who assisted in
receiving Miss Marietta Lud!nSton. Miss Edna
Maxwell Miss Bessie kittredge. and Miss Edith
Macarthur
New-York tribune., 1896-12-25
UISTLE1OE.

A wear ago, Blu. mark you ms
Changes occur IN one bri-i year
This spray looked down upon our KISS
A wear ago But mark YOU tnls
Withered each leaf and berry Is
oh love. this tear drop was not nero
year ago but mark you TINS
Changes occur In one brier year
All. vixen the mstletoe was young
/ little thought that IL could ole,
Such rapture round Its legend clunB.
All when the mistietoe was young,
Then love came laughing from your tongue
And laughing lay within your eye
An when the mistletoe was young
| little thought that II couid die'
Alone tonight | dream OF you.
And bend above the mistletoe-r
What else IL there for me TO 90?
Alone tonight dream OF you
And all the halcyon hours knew.
Too soon shall ! awske-ane %
M bend abova the mleeI1eoa
-z0uy Wstness Co0ys y 8uneeyd
New-York tribune., 1896-12-25
" n W

I, happened meath the mistotoe,
Iuon Il Christmas long ago,
And when the reason sh" would know
lie closer leaned and whispered low.
'Recauso sweetheart. love you so"
Blue eyes ard brown more earnest grow
''You know. dear heart. ! owe YOU so
Gone l. fhe Yuletide's cheery glow
In fern-ined haunts thS vio!cts grow:
Again the culDriis hcaS drOOrs low,
Ks swing th. .azv hammock slow
..FOrgive m b.. dear. love YOU 50
And she. fOrgvcS. almost know.
Becaiss you 500. hr loves nor SO
Nell carey. in Times Democrat.
New-York tribune., 1896-12-25

pital!ty began 10 show ITSELF I'm which. however.
moderati took the place of the old-time excess.
with the advent Of the nineteenth century come
descriptions Of customs familiar 10 us all. The
yule log the wassail bowl. the grim boar's
head" the absurd mumminGs. the mnstrcls
carol and the unlimited gorginEs as pictured IN The
oft quoted description OF christmas IN the Oldcn
Time" as given by Sir Walter Scott. are things OF
the past, but have siii retained tho hospitib able
welcome the unaffected good cheer that character
ize the true Christmas spirit
The beautiful custom Of decorating churches and
houses with Christmas greens Is still adhered to-
and many are the charmng.v descriptive poems In
praise Of the wv the holly and he mistetoc Eliza
Cook and Souihcy sing admirinsly OF the Christ
holly.
Thackeray invokcs the mahogany tree. while
Barry Cornwall grows eloquent over the nstletoe.
When winter nights long
And winds without blow cold.
We SIT IN n ring round the warm wood fire.
And listen stories Old
And try 20 look grave (as maid should he)
the bring In boughs of Tie laurel tree
The poets have laures and why w?
New-York tribune., 1896-12-25

Roston. Dec AIN view Of false runors circu-
lated in other States" many leading men ana
u,oroon of Colorado irrespective o. party, nave
,.nited in n circular. "as lovers OF tru'h ana JUS
ticc'. lestifying to the value OF equa suiinse io
7, ia eioned by the Governor and Gov
o~,or-o,ect TWO cx-Governors. both United states
corators the Congressman. all the Justices OF the
sunreroe Court OF the Court OF Appeals ana OF tne
Dstrict-Court: the Attorrey General az the o'a.c
N,iNars the MAYOR AMI the Sheriff Of Denver. th.
,rasidents Of the University OF Colorado ana OF
t,olorado College eminent ministers anu u. S ,i'T
49,, ",u SoIdinR offices in the State Government and
I'm the wOnen's clubs
New-York tribune., 1896-12-25
vps cIrVEL4yD'S rNcLE NlRPIES.

Jackson Mich. Dec. e4-The marriage OF Milford
Harmon and Miss Jossi" Prngle took place last
evening In this city. The ceremony was witnessed
only by relatives and immediat" friends. Among
the guests were Mrs. Folsom Pcrrine ner sister.
Mrs j. W Cadman. and the laters daughter.
Miss Rae Huddlestoil all Of Buffalo, y. J Tho
hrideernom is en- unclc OF Mrs Grovor Cleveland
New-York tribune., 1896-12-25
4 CHRISTMAS ACROSTIC.

stands for sugar pums. dainty and good.
r for the toys. made OF tin and OF wood
O for the oranges. yellow and sweet.
& for the cakes. most delicious 10 ca.
X Is a knife that has six blades In AL.
IS India rubber made into a ball
stands for nuts that are shiny and round
{; for the goodies that more than abound. .
And the whole Is the stocking In which they re AL
found <.,,
New-York tribune., 1896-12-25
ITEMS or VIEWS INTEREST.

The Womans Press Club OF New-York city Will
have meeting tomorrow afternoon AZ 23o O'Clock,
sharp. in the Chapter Room Carnegie Hall Tea vii
Re served Al +.eo o'clock The following programme
viii be given.
Miss Eugene 'ars~r
Mr. Isabel iIcde-or
Piano s accompaniment b, Mr.. Marie MeTT''" ca,,v
''"' Miss Eugene Barker
Question: Does modern journalism initiate against true
chrs,ne Lag frankn Pl4sS Mr' Mr..
Miriam Mason GREELEY chairman Journalism and 1T
erature.
ST Johns Guild has divided the city into dis
tricts through which its nurses will go, providing
medical attendance and clothing when necessary
and teaching the mothe's 10 care LOT 'h"H c't''-
drer.
Mrs Christine Iadd Franklin who will read
paper nj the meeting OF the New-York Wonans
Press club tomorrow afternoon is p Nassar grad
uate o. the class o. CO and for TWO years was
fellow in mathematics At the Johns Hopkins Uni
versity She has spent much time in Germany.
studying under the leading German psychologists
of the day Shc has received special commenda-
tion for the valuable monographs she has pub
Hshed On psychological subjects Mrs. Franklin
also writes for the leading English reviews. and
The current Century" has an article from her pen
She viii read pape- before the American Psy,
GEOLOGICAL society ai Cambridge next week. and
is an ardent advocate OF more harmonious tram.
inc fo- chid-fe. believing II 20 be the best
foundation for the stability of the Nation.
The Rany-Day club has nominated the fo'owng
officers. Mrs Be -kwith. president; Mrs. Catherine
Foo,e ylce-president. Bertha Welby secretary.
Mrs Herber. Knowles. treasurer. Mrs. Gertrude
Andrcv.s chairman of the Executive Committee.
and M~e Walker Whites de- chairman Of the En-
tar,airfuenr C1nnmltfsc They viii be installed a,
me re,f meeting which VIII be held OF January D.
~ ,hc home of Mr. Andrews. H. Williamsburg.
brooklyn.
In spite OF 'he pressure % the holiday season
oIi,c q number OF the members OF the Professional
Wonan's League gathered yesterday at the
League House to hear Miss Emma g. West on
THE Philosophy OF Expression Miss West *
pl,incd the principles OF her art. and then gave
recitatious 10 illustrate what sne had said. Her
selections included She!y's Cloud "On the Sinr
Track" by Mary Ilaiipck Foot. "Are the . nh
dren ~ Home" by Margaret S'ng5t"I, no"
Ririi4 Took Delsari-." and 4 lullaby.
NIf-- West said IL Wa absolutely necessary 10
cultivate the moral. mental and physical nature
together and that might study physical ana
vocal culture forever without iis doing biz of
good n the soul were not developed Al the same
time. " =,
the summing up OF all other pihlosophies
New-York tribune., 1896-12-25
ALL SCHOOLS CLOSED.

Christmas exercises were held I'm most Of the
schools yesterday, and all closed for the holidays
They VIII reopen on January 4
New-York tribune., 1896-12-25
THE DAYS GOSSIP.

Eugenia Pruden tells, In 'Ine Washington fio'"c
Journal" of country over the sea where the
Christmas tree does no, bear presents but is used
purely for ornament. the presents being placed on a
table and distributed after The illumination.
A golden star is placed at the top Of the tree and
all over II s festooned ilmy silvery fringe, "nlie
candles only few inches. apart, are fastened o. on
the branches These candies are connected py a
thread so that when one is lighted the flame ioI-
lows the thread S gnne IN te il a sblaze and the
hmy decoration envelopes 1t like mist.
Governor Atkinson OF Georgia says ne Is gong
TO spend Christmas making the children enjoy
themselves.
The Fourth Street Methodist Church Of Wheeling.
W Va Of which the Governor-elest. George Nes-
lev Atkinson. is A member issued appea! the
other day for Christmas offerings. friend OF Mr..
Atkinson said he would buy dressed pig i tnee
former would carry IT, me f earryin9 a
mound carcass for a conSlderaDie dlstai ne
kept his promise, noweyer, ana ue"'e'eu '''e "'''
NAL on Wednesday evening
A tasteful wrapping adds much to the value OF tA
most inexpensive Christmas gift. as II shows care
and forethought.
The crew OF an Arctic explorer had great pleas
IRE one Christmas amid the Ice and snow III
teaching the little Esqumau children no" 10 oo-
serve an American Christmas The queer little 'o's
had never heard OF Il Christmas tree. and santa
"A
dosneratelv homesick until one OF them with little
onos of mis- own happened to think OF Christmas
tree FOR the little. chubby Esquimaux, with thef
round heads and soft. dark eyes
4 zeal. I've. green tree was. OF course ou' d me
nu.stion In that icy region, so the men sa'Aere' up
-, homes Of slaughtered walruses bears. whales and
other creatures. ana tied tn"m together :" ''''' Ivy
branchel out in every direction.
Whom Z. came 10 candy they could not get tnai,
ei,ber bi,t instead they made ba-s OF whale piuo-
her, or fAt of which the iite iur-wTdpp'1 E'qul'nau
Il, sY,,e-oelv fond and these queer substitutes tor
..r,.l. v,er. fiel on tne "tree' with cOlored cord
ts--sr, heals shining buttons some Drd's-heaced
.acLs and "a f.w other such remarkable presents
w.re also tied on. and inrh DIS o. "snteu CdH'. f
-. .e.-ast g. Clrisifnas tree tnat probably ever
se-u Ru, the Esquimau chl'dren ehJoytG IL % d
wonderful degree. and M horNeslck 81 DTS si'"
hr.eh, and cheerful In giving them s'th hoNe'
pleasure.
D- Never. c. the University OF Bonn. says that
the Jerusalem Ta.mud" is the only work extan in
the language spoken by Christ. In his opinion the
.lrgGage used by the saviour mus nave oern 'd"-
lean dialect Of the Aramaic tongue
The smales: towering plant Is the VOLTA Micro
scop,a Of India /; grows in ponds and has stem.
leaves and roofs all merged In one organ. frond.
Each nlant produces TWO flowers
The olies: dell in America Is the property of Mrs
II O Brown OF Reading Mass She IS dressed in
the Iouis XIV style. and Captain Ciam1liel Hedges
brought her from China III years ago for his hitle
daughter IN Salem
ALL and only five matrimonial experiments are said
no all uel