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Connecticut western news., 1896-12-24
THE PICK OF THE RA0GK.''

his own simplicity. The man who has the child heart is the man whose in- terest in himself is most merged into interest for his fellow creatures Though one may have felt sin and shame and sorrow he many assuage them all in the promotion of the happiness of others. Love is the only anodyne, and giving it out it returns upon us as mani fold as the objects upon which it is bestowed. That man who awakens the Christmas spirit in the hearts about him will find it subtly stealing from them to his own, and will, almost unknowing, find bitter dispossessed by sweet, and
 warmth usurping cold therein. This world is very fair and charity makes it all the fairer when its glow reminds us of "the long, long night that death shall last" Christmas feeling makes the most Of the now. It atones for the after-the deluge or the dark. 1tis real life to live. if but for a week, day, a
 moment, in full sympathy of helping
Connecticut western news., 1896-12-24

man. ''I said was only Santa Claus assistant You see, my lad, there's so many more children nowadays than there used to be that the boss had to get outside help Christmas eve, or he'd never be able to finish up his work in time. So he sends for me an few others like me-Heaven help us-and we do his distributing for him. I'd just laid these things out here when you surprised me-"
 Robbie approached the tree.
 "Oh, isn't it beautiful!" he cried. "All these things for mel A watch, too just the very thing I wanted"
 The man drew back as the boy spoke and, with queer light in his eye, sat down in one of the chairs suddenly.
 Are you tired?" asked Robbie, leav- ing the tree and crossing to Santa Claus assistant.
Connecticut western news., 1896-12-24

The unexpected guest buried his face in his hands, and a great lump rose up in his throat.
 There was one other" said the as- sistant, but there's nothing for him and-and it's all my fault. I neglected to look after him."
 And won't he get anything?" asked Robbie.
 "No," said the assistant, roughly, rising and taking a step toward the tree.
 He can have one of mine," cried Robbie. Here, take him this. I've got plenty, thanks to you." He handed him one of the treasures beneath the tree.
 The unexpected guest looked at the boy for minute, and then he slowly reached out his hand and took the prof fered toy.
 ''I'll see that he gets it." he said, land God will bless you for it! Good-by, lit
Connecticut western news., 1896-12-24
THE FESTIVAL OF CHILDHOOD.

The True Christmas Feeling Must Be from
 the Heart and Blossom Into Acts-
 Christmas is the festival of childhood. Whoso would enjoy it truly must be in heart even as a little child. Its ecstasies are in self-forgetfulness in the betterment of others. Its highest cele- bration is in helping our neighbors to be happy and thus sharing the happi- ness with them. There is no happiness comparable to love, and the happiness grows greater as the love embraces more of our fellow beings. That is the best Christmas time in which one feels most acutely the actuality of kinship with all the world. 1t is the child that is the real democrat for, as Emerson has it, he makes children of all the adults that gather around him, levels them to
Connecticut western news., 1896-12-24
MOUSE AND MlsTLEroE.
How . Bad Boy Spoiled All a YoonG
 womnn's weu-IAid Ptans-

womnn's wen-LAid Pians- "I shall take the mistletoe down." said the girl with the blue eyes; "itsa delusion and a snare"
 s'what on earth is the matter2 Did that ugly Mir. Sappie catch you under it and kiss youP"
 "No; worse yet; nobody did. put 1t up yesterday, great big bunch of it. All day long I was wondering what to do with Harvey while Ned is here from Kansas City. But after I put 1t up an idea struck me"
 Do you want me to go over and let him kiss me under 1t, so you can quar- rel?" asked the girl with the meek eyes.
 Don't trouble yourself. my dear. My idea was a great deal better than that. I decided to let him kiss me, all una ware, and then get mad over it."
 Good enough. Did 1t work9"
 "It would have, but for an accident. Hecame in the evening with my present and, oh, girls, 1t Is perfectly lovelys you must come over and see it. 1t is--~
 "Yes, yes; we will. But about the mistletoe?" htAfs NAutkG aWm@ &h@hNN* thanked him as prettily ss I could. drew of the wrapper with screams of delight and ran right under the chande- Tier to look at it."
 "oh. Nell. you sly thingi"
 "I heard him creeping up slowly be- hind me while I was apparently ab- sorbed in my admiration of his present. But just as he was about to catch me a horrid mouse ran across the floor all most at my feeti"
 You poor dearl Did you screamY"
 "I did. More, ran out into the din- ing-room and climbed on the table. Harvey was so disappointed. and so was I. And don't you think, after all, it was not a real mousel"
 Not n real mouse2"
 sNo; it wns a horrid mechanical toy that some one had given my little brother. And, oh, girls, other callers came in then and I hadn't a moment alone with Harvey to get up quarrel. Ned arrives at six o'clock this evening; he is coming for the holidays, and what am to do with both of them on my hands I am sure don't know!"-Chica- | go Tribune.
Connecticut western news., 1896-12-24

with our fellows. If we can make others forget the past we may forget our own. If we can but give to others a little of the antidote of kindliness for the poison of the present we shall find our own to-day less hopeless. And the future is formed of the spirit that ami mates to-day. The real feeling of Christmas must blossom into acts. That man is a fraud in whom the Christmas feeling is a theory and not a condition. God help himi-St- Louis Mirror.
Connecticut western news., 1896-12-24

 ginning to arrive, and down in the library, where the tree was sheltering a profuse array of toys, stood an unex- pected guest. He was ill clad, unshaven, and his hair looked as though it had never known comb. In his right hand he carried a dark-lantern, and slung over his left arm was a. sack, conn mon jute bag, and he had entered by the window that looked out upon the street. The family had all retired, and for the most part were asleep. That is why the unexpected guest chose this time to arrive.
 Stealthily he crossed the room, and drawing the portieres silently across the broad doorway that opened into the hall he slid back the front of his lantern, and, lighting match in its flame, he turned on the gas and lit it, so that he might better see the exact character of his surroundings.
 "Humphi" he said, as he observed the tree. Quite fine layout. I don't know but what, after all, it's good thing that parents give their children expensive things these days. It's a great help to our profession. You can't raise much money on candy balls and tuppeny dolls, but these silver-plated engines and purses with ten-dollar bills in 'em come in handy. Gold sleeve-but- tons, too," he added, as his eyes took in few further details of the scene before him, 'an' gold watch as well. This is luck"
 And then, as he bent over the groups of toys and presents of more .expen- sive nature intended for Robbie, his eye glittering with joy at the prospective value of his haul, the heart of the unex- pected guest stopped beating for an instant. There was rustling sound behind him.
 With quick movement he slid the cover of the dark-lantern to, by mere force of habit; but it was unavailing: the room was still lighted, though dimly.
 'Curse the gas!" he muttered, as he turned.
 "Hullo!" said soft little voice from behind the portieres, and at the same moment the curtains were parted and there stood Robbie, clad in his night gown ''Is that you, Santa Claus?" he added, peering curiously at the unex- pected guest.
 The man gave short laugh.
 That's the first time I've been taken
Connecticut western news., 1896-12-24
-7=--7=-=--==== Ills Second Thcnxht.

A lively youngster in Newport had a great desire to become the owner of a goat, so one day shortly before Christ mas he called up the chimney register to apprise Santa Claus of his wish. Railing the old gentleman supposed to inhabit these regions. he told his story in these words: Santa Claus. I want a
Connecticut western news., 1896-12-24
A False saint.

Oh. Santa Claus, you evil saint, I loved you In my childhood's day: But now I have no heart for you. You've stolen it away To give to one who wants it not To drop with jcweled baubies fine. Tn Edith's stocking, where it lies. While hers, Is not in mine.
 Brooklyn Life.
Connecticut western news., 1896-12-24
Before and After

Now the merry time comes nigh. When the lass, so slick and shy. Will appreciate her papa's weakest joke; And with skfIiful fiattery She will laugh with widest giee-- Aftor Christmas he will find that he Is broke.
 -Phfiadeiprrfn Record
Connecticut western news., 1896-12-24
Up to Date.

Goodness graciousi What is that ter rible sound of smashing china?"
 '1 suppose the folding-bed is turning over a new leaf."-Chicago Record.
Connecticut western news., 1896-12-24

tie one. I must be off, or he'll wake up and be disappointed"
 He moved toward the door, when Robbie ran after him, and holding up his little face, said: Wont you take kiss for Santa Claus for me?"
 That I will" said the other, and he bent over, and kissing the child, fled precipitately out through the window, and disappeared in the darkness of the street.
 ''Well," said the unexpected guest the following morning, as he watched his own pallid-faced little youngster play ing with the first Christmas present he'd ever known, ''that was the rummiest thing. I went out to steal, and the only thing bagged (that was really given to mel was kiss, and I'll see Santa Claus in hades before I give him that. It was a rich haul, but I think I'll get de- center job-at New Years. John Ken drick Bangs, in Harper's Magazine.
Connecticut western news., 1896-12-24

for anyone that's half decent" he said to himself; and then he answered, in whisper loud enough for Robbie to hear:
 Well, not exactly, sonny. I'm only his assistant"
 His what?" said Robbie.
 Ssh! Not so loud, my boy-you'll wake the family; and if you did that. I'd just vanish like the mist" said the
Connecticut western news., 1896-12-24

goat. Send me goat for Christmas" Now, it happened that the boys father was in the room above. and, hearing the appeal. sent back the answer down the chimney: "You can't have a goat" The little fellow, not at all frightened at this unexpected reply, was equal to the situation, and he sent back to Santa Claus this defiant response: Well, then, keep your old goatl don't want 1t anyhow."-Gelden Days.
Connecticut western news., 1896-12-24
Christmas Cheer.

Fall on, cold snow. from wintry skies.
 The housetops cover. deck the trees: On wind you're borne. with mournful sighs
 Aloft you float OCT drifting seas. You cannot chfn our ardor here. Iris warmed by love of Christmas cheer. Seymour S. Tibbals. in New Bohemian.
Connecticut western news., 1896-12-24
Better to Receive.

Though some 'gainst resolutions ran As steps that lead us to < fall. Iris better to resolve and fan Than never to resolve at all
 -Boston Courier.
Arizona republican., 1896-02-16
POPULISTS IN CONVENTION.
Maricopa County Delegates Elected
 to a Territorial Convention.

There was a political gathering in Phoenix. yesterday. The PopuEsts of Maricopa county met in mass conven- tion at the city hall for the purpose of electing delegates to the territorial convention, which meets in this city next Friday and Saturday.
 The convention was called to order by Judge e. w. Woy, of Mesa, acting chairman, and J. "A. Gardner was elected secretary.
 The usual amount of Populistic ora tory was indulged in, after which del- egates to the conference were elected as follows J. Q. White, M. H. Reno, Phoenix; A. e. Austin, Tempe; J. M. Cosby, Tempe; w. H. Winters, Buck eye.
 AS a committee on final arrange ments for the territorial meeting, the following were chosen: s. s. Green, M. H. Reno and J. 0. White.
 The territorial convention which meets Friday and Saturday of this week will elect four delegates to the National convention at St. Louis. It will also select a territorial central committee, and, in all probability, make nominations for delegate to con- gress and territorial offices, as it is not thought another territorial meeting can be gotten together. There is little doubt that Buckley O1Neill will be the nominee.
Arizona republican., 1896-02-16
EVERYBODY SHOULD GO.

Los Angeles Express: The Express has already urged all the business men of Los Angeles who can spare the time to join the excursion to Phoenix next Tuesday. We are glad to learn that many of them have responded to the call and are going, but there are still many others whose names would add weight and importance to the delega- tion, because such it is, which this city is sending to our neighboring terri tory to unite it more closely with this town in social and business bonds.
 The excursion should be not purely a business trip, it must be social as well, and the more the merrier, es- pecially if the more" includes promi- nent citizens who will impress our neighbors with the character of the people we have in this community.
 AS we have pointed out time and time again, this city is designed for many reasons to be the metrouolis of the southwest Unlike the northwest ern cities, it has no rival-no town within 800 miles-to dispute it's su- premacy. Nature has done everything
Arizona republican., 1896-02-16
LET EVERYBODY GO.

Los Angeles Times: The Merchants association has shown commendable public spirit in planning the excursion from this city to the Phoenix carnival on Tuesday next, February IS. A re- duced rate of transportation has been secured, and there should be a long trainload of excursionists on the date of it's departur
 The merchants of Los Angeles in particular will undoubtedly find it to their advantage to visit the carnival. The material interests of Arizona and southern California are closely allied, and will be drawn still more closely together by the friendly intercourse which the Phoenix carnival will afford. But citizens of Los Angeles generally, not alone the merchants, should take advantage of the reduced rates offered to visit our sister city of Arizona and enjoy pleasant outing.
Arizona republican., 1896-02-16

for Los Angeles and it only remains for her citizens to get in and rustic to make this town the greatest city on this coast. Excursions like the one planned next Tuesday are sure to re- dound to the credit of Los Angeles and her benefit in many ways, if they are properly managed, and the gentlemen who are managing this trip will make it a success beyond a. doubt. The Phoenix excursion will be a notice to all Arizona that the people of this town are all their friends, are deeply interested in their welfare, and want to make the bonds that bind us to- gether stronger.
 If the excursionists who go to Ari- zona shall be of a character to impr ess those they meet favoralbly, Los Ange- les will be greatly benefited and our business men should make even some sacrifice to go. It will be only five day trip, SO that much time will not be lost, and the good result will last for years.
 If Los Angeles wants to control the trade of the surrounding territory she must attract it this way. Nothing will be more conducive to that end than series of excursions like that to Phoenix, and it is of importance that this first excursion should be a success
 Again we urge every business man who can to join the party. He will have a good time, will see a fine coun- try and will be helping Los Angeles collectively and himself individually iby going.
Arizona republican., 1896-02-16
ON TO PHOENIX.

LOS Angeles Herald: The excursion of the Merchants association to the Phoenix carnival is assuming great proportions and is one that everyone should take advantage of if possible. The cowboy features, the Indians, the country, will all be interesting. The excursion offers opportunity for the business men of the two states to be- come acquainted and will be of mutual advantage. Every member of the board of trade, every member of the Merchants association and many prominent business men should go SO the president of the Merchants asso- citation says, simply as a matter of public spirit.
Arizona republican., 1896-02-16
A CORDIAL FEELING.

LOS Angeles Record: There ought to be a big turnout from Los Angeles to the Phoenix carnival J. A. Kings ley has just returned from a trip to Phoenix, and he says the business men of Los Angeles will make big mis- take if they do not very liberally pat ronize the coming carnival. The feel ing all through Arizona and particu- larly around Phoenix is most cordial toward Los Angeles. All people down that way swear by this city, and are ready to receive Los Angeles delega- tion with open arms. Los Angeles is looked upon as the metropolis of the southwest, and Arizonans expect big attendance at the Phoenix carnival.
Arizona republican., 1896-02-16
HUNDREDS FROM CALIFORNIA.
Keen Carnival Interest in Los Angeles
 and Vicinity.

The most intense interest is being taken in Los Angeles over the carnival and from southern California generally hundreds of visitors will come to visit Arizona's capital and great agricul- toral valley at time when all should be in readiness to greet the strangers.
 Yesterday it was announced that an other cut had been made in passenger rates from Los Angeles whereby for a single fare,. $20,90, the passenger will not only be carried to Phoenix and back, but will as well be furnished free of other charge with a Pullman berth. This is an attractive figure and will bring many a visitor who never before entered Arizona.
 Both roads are advertising the carni- val in the best of shape and the bene- fit thereby secured is inestimable. The Santa Fe will run at least one special train through from Los Angeles and it is probable the Southern Pacific will have to do the same.
 The following press comments on the excursion indicate the strong interest aroused and the feeling that prevails in Los Angeles concerning Arizona and Arizonans. The latter are best known in summer time as liberal spenders at Los Angeles and on the seashore Now the city of Los Angeles proposes to express her expectations
Arizona republican., 1896-02-16
INFO FESTIVAL ATTIRE PreparatiOnS for the Car
 niVal. Bunting Is Appearing on Every
 Side.
Excursions from Los AngeleS-A Warm Sentiment of Interest
 There Expressed.

Carnival time would appear to be upon us, if the gayly bedecked appear ance of the streets were an indication. But three days yet remain before the formal opening and in that time much more remains to be dome. By Wednes- day morning Washington street will have very arch of bunting, red, vel low and white, and the business houses and many of the homes will be fairly hidden behind flags and streamers. Badges are on sale at every street cor ner of broad satin ribbon, in button form with tri-colored ribbons and of metal, all that the glory of the mid winter carnival may be properly eel ebrated by every individual.
 On Washington street, opposite the city hall, has risen an arch that by Tuesday will be miracle of festoons, and its mate will grace the street in front of the court house. To every cross trolly wire are attached trian- gular flags of the carnival colors, fancy stars forming centerpiece for each line of banners. These constitute a portion of the decorations that are the province of the carnival association but each individual business man is vying with his neighbor in the produc- tion of artistic effects with the car nival and National colors and with electric lights. x
 At headquarters all is hustle. Prep arations are going bravely on and Col lector Pearce, now on his final round, reports the financial portion of the af- fair in the best of shape.
 The Whipple regulars arrive Tues day to pitch their tents at Camp Hatch on East Washington street. Farther on beyond the park will be the camp of the Indians from Sacaton, who also will arrive Tuesday. "Wednesday will come in the Los Angles excursionists, The Manufacturers association will bring with them a big tent in which headquarters will be established and samples of California hospitality shown.
 Wednesday night will be a reception to the visitors, rendered at the city hall by the following named public representatives: Governor l.. C.. Hughes, Mayor Rosson, President L.. H. Goodrich, Messrs. Heyman and Talbot of the chamber of commerce.
Arizona republican., 1896-02-16
4 DAY WITH TIE SPORTS All Quiet on the Rio
 Grande. Disguised Sports Are Leaving
 for Home.
1t Is Believed the Fight Will Occur, But Date Not Stated Nor
 Location.

EEL PASO, Feb. 15.-lnstead of being in whirl of excitement today over the great prize-fght, Fl Paso was quieter than at any time during the last three days. There was a sorely disappoint- ed crowd of sports hanging around the street corners and several of them, not fortified for the financial strain of a long stay, were forced to take the train home. A majority, however, are hang ing on with implicit faith in Stuart's ability to pull off the fight.
 There is no question that the fight will take place, but whether it will be Monday or not is an open question.
 If Maher is not able to fight Monday Fitzsimmons may decline to wait any longer. He is confident of his ability to best Maher in two rounds, or four at the outside, and the obstacles that have been placed in his way have tended to discourage him somewhat.
 News sent from Las Cruces last night that Maher's eyes were improv ing so rapidly that he would be able to enter the ring Monday, was very com forting to the crowd waiting for the big event. Efforts have been made to induce Stuart to bring off one of the smaller fights before the big one, but he positively refuses.
 Walcott and Brighteyes were to fight today They will weigh in and de- mand their forfeit of S250.
 Buck Connolly te.ephoned from Las Cruces confirming the report of jMaher's improved condition. He says, however, that it is doubtful if Maher will be able to fight before next Fri day. egs Ns
 Joe Vendig has announced officially that the fight has been postponed until next Friday.
Arizona republican., 1896-02-16
BRITAIN'S PARLIAMENT. Questions of Foreign
 Policy. Many Subjects Are to Be Con-
 Sidered. Chamberlain's Commits Rash Off, fense in Communication with
 President Kruger.

LONDON, Feb. 15.-(Copyright 1896, by the Associated Press,)-The past week has been busy one in politics.
 The Transvaal question took first place in the parliamentary debates, al though the chief event in foreign pol itics was the baptism of Prince Boris, eldest son of Prince Ferdinand of Bull garia, into the orthodox Greek church, the significance of which is that it is generally admitted to be the prelude to Russia's recognition of Prince Fer dinand. 1t is also shown that Russia and Turkey are now hand in hand and this is proved by the fact that the lat ter country has already asked the pow CTS to recognize Prince Ferdinand. The powers will not oppose this re- quest, as it settles a delicate question and it is doubted abroad whether Rus sia will obtain the influence in the long run that she hopes to attain through her influence over Bulgaria. The pope, it is known, has been greatly an moved by Prince Ferdinand's action duu 1ldS ucCldl tu ulo
 Though the Transvaal question led the parliamentary debates, the Vene- zuelan dispute came in a good second, and some interesting remarks were made for and against the Buers and boundary arbitration.
 MT. Chamberlain's speech on the Transvaal question produced an ex- cellent effect, but the credit he gained by his masterly handling of the subject has been marred Iby what appears to be an error of judgment in publishing his message to President Kruger be fore it was delivered to the chief ex- ecutive of the South African republic, who only got a short cable summary from the secretary of state for the col onieS.
 President Kruger was greatly of tended at the slight and replied curtly resenting interference in an internal affair of the Transvaal.
 Under the circumstances there is a general feeling that the imbroglio is in no way settled and that the inter national side of the question is still susceptible of trouble.