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Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-10-22
Jamie. the Cripple.

(By Lucy F. Gerrish il Union Signal)
"Hurrah. Ten cents every week for
all the errands I do shouted Ralph
TO his friend Herbert, as he rushed out
of the house on his way 10 school.
q wish I could have ten cents" said
Herbert. softly, but I don't think my
mamma could spare ii TO NE. there are
so many Of US; and, you know, jamie
is sick so much. We have lots Of bills
TO pay. Poor jamie, I do wish his
back would not keep growing so crook
ed and ache so; would like TO have
him grow we'll"
The two boys started of TO school;
and during the opening exercises
Ralph was thinking all the time what
Herbert had said about little jamie
He knew jamie was a cripple, but he
did not realize that he must suffer q
great deal.
How did God happen to make him
that way" said Ralph TO his mother
that night.
He did not make him that way.
dear" replied his mother. He was
running about the field after a beauti-
full yellow butterfly. Il flew over the
old iron fence; and. as jamie was very
small. he tried TO get through after II:
but the fence gave way and fell. crush
ing little Jamie beneath il. His cries
attracted the men who were at work
in the field. and they took him I'D gent
~ and carried him home, never TO
walk again. as he had injured his
spine. So he has TO keep in his chair
all the time; and mamma thinks he
must be q very patient little boy
much more so than some little BOYS
who have everything-and I am sure
God must be proud OF such a patient
little sufferer"
Il should not have thought God
would let that horrid fence come
down." said Ralph
1T was not Gods fault: he made
Jamie well and strong. Eut Others
were careless. and did not keep the
fence as it should be kept"
DO you suppose He would care if I
bought an awful lot of candy with nv
money!"
I am afraid He would think Ralph
rather selfish"
The next day was Saturday. Ralph
kept hearing the word selfish" and
his heart seemed full OF the story Of lit
tie Jamie.
The bright little silver piece still
stayed in his pocket. Twice he was
tempted 10 spend it for candy. and
twice something said in the little heart.
Selfish
Another week went by. and still an
other and another. until four little sill
yer pieces. making forty cents, were
nicely put away in little box
One night as his mother kissed him
goodnight. she said. What is the mat
ter with my boy. that he is so quiet
7 and thoughtful"
Ralph choked back a lump which
would come in his throat. and with a
! cry said. 20, mother. I can't get that
word selfish out OF my heart. and I
do wish could make God see me not
/ so selfish. tried to think it was not
me that was selfish. but I know 1t
was."
Never mind" said his mother; IF
you are really sorry, God viii under
/ stand"
Mother. dear. know what will do
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-10-22

fiery indignation, and the eyes glowed
like balls Of fire. He answered not a
word-but coming 10 me, held out his
hand, and the hollow despair Of the
tone haunts me now.
1t is needless 10 struggle longer
against fate, said ne slowly; farewell,
Marguerite. Heaven give me all the
bitterness. and leave you peace.
And before I could speak, he was
gone. Ny fathers anger with me was
terrible. I was 80 crushed beneath
it, made no effort 10 save myself. and
more like a corpse than bride, was
brought hitler by your father, only
TWO months after Emile's farewell"
"Oh, mamma, mamma. my angel
mamma sobbed Felicie; and you
have lived till this time"
The countess smiled mournfuly.
Dear child, grief does not always
kill. Moreover, / found a kind friend,
just the comforter 1 needed. The Able
Recalled is dead now; you will no long
er wonder that I hang a wreath every
Christmas upon his grave when I tell
you ne taught me to be at peace
again.
d" 1t was useless TO Tepine, nothing
could relieve me now-why not try TO
find some happiness said he, since
heaven had sent me such a lOt?'
And saw the wisdom and goodness
of the suggestion. Even before you
came, my treasure, my jewel, my hap
piness. I had grown calm and cheerful.
had shut the past from my mind as
much as possible, and sought out the
pleasures Of my lot. Never should 1
have revealed it TO you. but that 1t
seemed 10 me you needed the lesson.
Il is even more hopeless now TO al
tempt TO escape from your fathers VIII;
he can appeal TO the king, and compel
YOU 10 marry as he wishes. For you,
my Felicie. is no such trial as have
related: you understand why l have
kent YOU in such strict retirement, why
I have watched over you so jealousy
10 prevent your forming any attach
ment before seeing the marquis
Judged it best, also, that you should
not see him before. NJ child, seek, l
implore you. for your own sake-seek
to be pleased with him.
Felicie was not ready TO return to her
own case.
THAT noble, generous EmileH said
she: have you ever seen him since?'
The countess frowned a little, but an
swered calmly:
Twice: once when our horse took
fright in Paris he rescued me from al
most certain destruction; but he never
spoke. he thrust me into the counts
arms. and vanished in the crowd. Your
father does not know OF his exist
ence."
And again, the second time?" per-
sisted Felic.e.
1t was here at the chateau. was
leading you down the garden walk
when I saw him-grown older and
sterner looking-but with the same
deep. melancholy eye, standing at the
gate watching us"
And you spoke TO him."
NO, my cnlIu, went a. G.
I did not forget that I was Count
Languedot-s wife
Poor Emile." sighed Felicie; q
think I should try 10 comfort him a
little if it were me that he loved.
And the marquis" said the coun-
tess, anxiously.
Don't talk about him, I pray you
I promise. if my father Will not listen
TO MP pleadings, TO try TO like MIN
Till tken. give me the privilege OF de-
testing him.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-10-22

The long days comfort that 1 find in this.
Sometimes her step is quickened when 81
sees
Ne from the distance fastening apace,
Sometimes her glanees seem inclined 10
tease
Sometimes they meet my own. with
friendly grace,
Sometimes she bushes. hut through al
discreet
She never smiles. though oft my eyes en-
treat.
Onward she hurries with the hurrying
throng,
7. too, go onward by another way.
Wondering II her sweet maiden thoughts
belong
To me. for one blest moment Of the
day
AS all the hours my tender thoughts In
close
Her lovely soul. like buds about a rose.
Ny little sweetheart. whose dear name,
alas.
I know not-neither how she lives nor
where,
Nor TO what toll her light feet daily
pass;
only know that she is good and fair.
And that the sad old worlds a better
place.
And Heaven is nearer since I've seen her
Madeline s. Bridges in Ladies Home
Journal.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-10-22

for me. I will try to please you
will promise to obey you. This re-
cital has indeed deepened your author
itv. as well as increased my love for
you. Let us put away the subject
until at least there is no escape from
it. Have you heard the strange stories
afloat around the chateau concerning
visitor to our little forest? whether hu-
man or ghostly remains TO be deter
mined"
Certainly not. What can you
meaE?" replied the mother. looking ex-
tremely interested.
"Old Jeannot was my most reliable
authority. Victoire came in the other
evening. chattering with fear. saying
that some calamity was about to befall
our family: that all the peasants had
seen a dark figure lowering around,
which always vanished into air the
moment il was approached by any one.
7 tried to reason her out of the belief,
and finding it useless to reprove her
firm conviction. I demanded who had
set the stories afioat She named two
or three-but Jeannot is such steady,
faithful old man. selected him from
the number. and went at once to &C
cuse him of frightening the silly wom-
en-. To nv establishment. instead Of be-
ing ashamed and repentant. he persist
ed in declaring it was all true"
ITO BIS coSrINUED.I
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-10-22

~ " l. 1 = n NA4-U
all. you little COM
prehend a mothers
feverish anxiety"
sighed the countess.
Felicie turned,
and kissing her
fondly. said earn
estly:
My dear, dear
mamma, do not
distress yourself
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-10-22
CHAPTER ".

,zsUl DOLLS H chi
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-10-22


brightly Ov err
flows
The city roofs and
spreads along
the street.
Down town 10 work
my little sweet
heart goes.
And We. each
morn. at the
s a N c C O r 2 G r
meet.
And oh. for all the
world. 1 would
not miss
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-10-22
CHAPTER III.

HE countess had
scarcely touched
the food, her face
was pale and very
sad, as she drew
her daughter to her
side. and pillowing
the bright. young
head upon her
shoulder, answered;
Nothing else but
your happiness, Fe-
me to unseal this
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-10-22

It often makes a man hot wheu you
tell him cold facts.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-10-22
FOR BOYS AND'G GIRLS.
COME GOOD STORIES FOR OUR
JUNIOR READERS.

Jamie, the Cripple" a Beautiful story
for the Guidance Of Our Junior
Friends How Ralph Became the
Happiest Boy in the Village
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-12-19
ALBERT STOLE g. CO., nl7 Market Street.

evening. The company comes well rec
commended and a good performance is as
sured.
Mrs. John Cassner and daughter. OF
Buffalo, Pa, are expected here this week
to visit the family of George Biggs.
The Klondike dancing club gave a mas
querade ball at their hall on Washington
street Friday evening.
George Cusack, of Tiltonsville, was in
town yesterday on business.
Ed Arbaugh arrived home yesterday
from Baltimore. 10 visit his parents
Miss Missouri Medin left yesterday TO
spend the Writer with relatives at TIL
louisville
Yesterday was labor pay day at the
Aetna-Standard. About 5000 was distrib-
uted among the men.
young son of Fred Stricklin Is confn-
ed TO his home with typhoid fever
Louis Summers was arrested last even
ing on warrant sworn out by L. Pam
coast, charging him with disorderly con-
uct. He gave appearance forTaq KIN m
duct. He gave bond for his appearance
for a trial Monday
Another $i.ooo subscription has been
added TO the West Virginia glass works
fund. Prospects for its resumption the
first OF the year are now brighter than
ever
\ colored man by the name of shelton
was arrested for disorderly conduct and
fined s. and costs last evening.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-12-19
BACK TO OHIO.

Senator Hanna Goes Homo to Watch the
Observation-Disclosures Hes the Real Thing.
Washington, December Ex-senator
Hanna will leave for Ohio on Monday
or Tuesday Of next week, and remain
there until after mis- campaign for re-
election is ended. He will go direct to
his home at Cleveland and willAspend
Christmas there. Early in the follow
ing week he will 20 to the State capital
at Columbus. The Legislature meets
January 3, but the balloting does not
begin until Tuesday, January II. The
date Of the Republican caucus has not
yet been fixed, but it is usually held
in the Thursday or Friday preceding
the balloting. Senator Hanna declines
to discuss the situation for publica-
ton, beyond saying that he has not
heard Of any other Republican candi-
date.
Il stand as the choice of the Re-
publicans Of Ohio" said he, "as that
choice was declared By them in con-
vention assembled at Toledo, and my
candidacy has been formally endorsed
by all except four counties in the
State"
Senator Hanna would not discuss the
Republican opposition to his candl-
dacy. He said he had studlously re-
Trained from doing so in the past and
would continue to do so.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-12-19
TO THE READERS OF TIE REGIS
TER.

The Register invites the careful at
tention of the reading public to the an
nouncements Of the business men of
this city displayed in our advertising
columns this morning. Every line Of
business is here represented by attrac-
tive advertisements, calling attention
to the innumerable articles appropri-
ate to the season, and he or she who
reads these announcements cannot fail
to find just what is wanted. and to To-
cate the greatest bargains.
The business men Of Wheeling are
alert and wide-awake, as is conclusive
Nv shown by their liberal patronage Of
the Register, and we commend them
to the careful consideration of all our
readers, both in this city and neigh
boring towns.
Read this mornings Register before
you go. shopping between now and
Christmas.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-12-19
WHERE THE CROWDS GO.

One OF the Business Establishments That
is Getting the Bulk of the Holiday Trade
,s Their line.
Christmas only comes once a year.
and judging by the crowds that FLIED
The streets and thronsed the stores last
night it was very evident that this
holiday was very near at hand sid
that but short time rsmained fo.
those who had not made their Dur
chases. The sights On the crowded
streets and in the busy stores made
an interesting subject Of observation.
While every stors and business estab-
llshm5nt endeaTors by advertisement
and all legitimate means to draw the
crC,WdS apG custom, it is noticeable
that a few OF the larger and more at
tractive establishments secure the
bulk Of the holiday trade. This fact
was especially noticeable last evening,
the last Saturday before Christmas.
Sc much that 1t led a Register man
to pay some attention to the stores
which seemed to be the greatest at
traction to the crowds OF sight-seers
the shopping center that seemed SO
pCpCldl anu Gtti IA tlfC W IlIO PSOPiO
as the music establishment Of MILL
gan, Wilkin & Co.'S, above Twelfth
street. 1t is place Of delight to the
person of artistic taste or musical cul-
ovation, and the pcrrle1ed buyer
who wishes to make some one happy
this ChTist;nastide could not so to &
better place to buy Il gift that will give
satisfaction to himself and joy to the
happy one who is 10 receive 1t. AS it
has often been said, music has charms
for every one, and the prospective
purchaser could make no present that
would be more appreciated than a Sc
lection from among q complete stock OF
musical instruments and musical
goods as arc displayed at MiIligan,
Wilkin & Co. s rooms. AS the Register
man discovered last night by visit
TO the store, there is no larger or better
selected stock in this particular line,
outside OF the large cities, than Milf
gan, Wilkin &, Co.'S. They have the
agency for only the standard makes
of pianos, which will be found in hun
dreds OF homes OF this vicinity and
in thousands OF homes throughout the
country.
The beautiful style X piano Of the
famous Knabe make. which was de-
scribed in the Register few days ago,
was disposed of by the firm to prom
incnt musician Of the city. The firm
has now On exhibition q beautiful
style 1 Stultz & Bauer mahogany up
right piano, which has attracted con-
siderable attention for its beauty and
tone. Included in their large stock,
NSiIiiuop NTi1l,iT7 g. 20 have large
lire Of music cabinets OF various
woods, which would make a handsome
gift 10 musical friend. IN their
south window is attractively displayed
a large number OF smaller irstru-
ments and musical goods, from which
a proper and eminently satisfactory
Christmas selection could be made.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-12-19
SATISFACTION
Expressed by Railroaders Over the
Withdrawal of Parsons Name.

Peoria, Ills, December 1S.-Great
satisfaction is expressed at the head
quarters Of the railroad brotherhoods
in this city over the fact that the
President has withheld the appoint
1nent Of Judge Edward NJ. Paxson as
a member Of the Interstate Commerce
Commission, and may not name him.
Chief Sargent, Of the Brotherhood OF
Locomotive Firemen, recently visit
Washington to protest against the APP
pcintment in behalf OF the railroad
brotherhoods.
Said one Of the chief officials thereof
this morning:
Judge Jaxson has bee1 the bitter
opponent Of organized labor. He has
so expressed himself whenever he has
had an opportunity. He is connected
with the Reading Company, and he re-
fuses to let any 9ne work for that road
who is connected with labor organiza-
lions. One million voters are against
his appoinT nent"
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-12-19
BRIDGEPORT.

Next Tuesday evening a social and
debate will be given at Scott's NJ. &.
Church, the proceeds of which will be
used for church purposes. The debate
promises to be very interesting one,
as those taking part in it have quite
q reputation for their abilities in that
line. Tie question for debate will be
rs the New Woman a Success?" Mrs.
Mary Springer will represent the af-
firmative, and Mrs. r. S. Strahl the neg
alive.
Yesterday forenoon a street car on
the B., B. & NJ. F. road going towards
Bellsire jumped the track near the
Crystal glass house. and before it could
be stopped ran against telephone pole,
damaging the front end Of the car to
some extent.
John Horner, Of St. Clairsville, NOV
ed his household effects TO this place
yesterday and will reside in Kirk
wood.
The members of the Union Hall As
ISOLATION will hold a meeting Monday
evening for the purpose of hearing the
report Of the soliciting committee sent
out last week.
Fine Christmas trees for sale. In
Quire of George Pasco, at the toll
gate.
Clarence Fisher. of Dennison, was
here Yesterday calling on friends.
VIII Graham is slightly indisposed.
a large and well pleased audience
witnessed the show at the Opera House
last evening. Tho performance was
bright. clean and catchy from begin
ming to end
The miners at the Wheeling Creek
mines Will '(e paid on next Friday in
order that tney can supply their wants
for Chris. mas
John Richner, who robbed the c.. 7.
Il w. station at Fairpcint last Monday.
seems to pc in fair way now TO land
in the pe1itentiary. at least the present
state Of 4ffairs point that way. Il is
thought now that he was the person
that robbed TIE c., L. 6 W. station
here several months ego Of about ss5.
The case is NON being worked on and
the probabilities are that when Rich
ner's case Games before tie Grand jury
he will find himself indicted for more
than simply house breaking.
Rev. f. d. Holtz, late of Kansas. will
deliver his first sermon in the West
End "a. F. Church this evening. This
morning he will preach at Lancaster
Chapel.
Special sale Of Rockers at w. B.
Halls on Tuesday, December q.
Mrs. R. S. Strahl is at Barnesy:lio
visiting friends for a couple of days.
The work on the new addition &c the
Crystal glass house is rogressing rdD-
idly.
The Branum Post, G.. A. R., was in
specsed Friday evening by Adjutant
Claylsnd. Al the first meeting in
January the new officers vii, be INSTALL
ed and the books audited.
The Debating Club will hold very
interesting meeting Tuesday eyenins.
Directors and officers were selected
by the B., B. & NJ. F. street car com
pany at their meeting Friday evening.
The Diamond Touring mill, which
began operations last Monaay, has been
very busy all sYeek.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-12-19
BENWOOD NOTES.

Daughters of Rebecca Lodge No. &c
will give social for the benefit OF
the M. f. church January 1924. They
are making great preparations
Call on Limberger Il Hunter for fine
candies and nuts for Xmas: very
cheap.
Mrs. VIM. Leach is visiting her par
ents in Cameron.
Mrs. Frank Walton is visiting her
sister in Baltimore.
A. Cook. of New Castle. Pa, Was a
visitor in the city yesterday.
James Hitchcock. Of New Martins
vile, was in the city last week.
A select hop will be given in Nc
Mechen at the McMechen hall by some
society folks in the near future.
Mrs. Bert Snodgrass has arrived
home after few weeks visit with her
parents in Cameron.
Christmas services will be auld at the
st. Johns church.
Before you buy your Christmas Cam
dies. stop and look at Lineberger &c
Hunters stock, the finest in the city.
At prices to suit ALL
Miss Lulu Kraft, of Charleston, is
spending few days here in this city.
Miss Kate Cochran, Of Cameron, is
visiting her friend, Miss Della Deegau,
OF Water street
Miss Jennie Howell, of Upper ward.
pleasantly entertained a merry crowd
of her friends Wednesday evening.
Christmas entertainment of the NJ.
f, church will take place on Christmas
eve.
Mrs. Charles Sprouts and two daugh-
tiers. Ada and Myrtle, will leave the
latter part of the week to visit Mrs.
Sprouts mother in Paiatine.
Joseph Johnson. Of Cameron, was
guest of friends of this city.
John Chapman and several of his
companions viii spend this week hunt
ing near Limestone.
Lineberger & Hunter have Just re-
ceived large stock Of Fancy Candies
and good things to eat for Christmas.
Before you buy, drop in and see their
stock.
Misses Nora Dolbeare. Annie Me-
CURE, Julia Barrett and Margaret PEN
dergast attended the concert at
Moundsville last night.
Mrs, George Prescott, Of Tarrytown.
Pa. is here on a visit among relatives
and friends.
Edward Havey. OF Elk Fork. Is
spending a few days with his parents.
Frank Straight, OF Martins Ferry,
is calling on friends to-day in this
city
Patrick Dixon has returned from
Proctor.
Ladies Auxiliary meets this after
noon at 2 O'Clock.
Yesterday was pay day at Wheeling
steel works.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-12-19
SPAIN TALKS BIG.
A Warning to the United States.
Spanish Resources MagDified and
Glorihed.

Madrid, December 1S.-The impartial,
in an article on the United States Con-
gress, says:
after the insults and calumnies
against Spain, our excellent almost pro-
toutor and friend, Mckinley, as COM
pensation, is going to send a squadron
to the Gulf Of Mexico, measure never
SO unnecessary as now, since Cuba has
a Captain General whose policy is just
and humane. Spain has just made
great concessions to Cuba. This is be-
cause the Yankees are seeking to JUS
tify the policy of the insurgents, who
Abase their hopes on the intervention Of
kheir friends.
1.-THE sending of this squadron will
Vivify their hopes and cause a con-
patton of the struggle. The inter-
ton of the United States will be a
etrous act of cynicism. Those who
silence in the presence Of the
n cruisers at Hayti do not care
the disappointment Of Europe"
now the means which will foil
of the Yankees" continues
Icial. "These means are the
pm Of Spain, the great 10y
STAND, the grand activity in
and the great energy Of
mt. 1t is unnecessary to
ktriotism of Spain"
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-12-19
DNUKAH.
1gstival Of Jewish Independence
to be Celebrated at the Synagogue
This Evening--Will be a Service
Of the Children.

This evening at the Hebrew Syna-
gogue the regular service viii be sup
by Especial clildren's service
irHelebration OF the Honukah festival
which commentaries the retaiing of
Jerusalem and the rebuilding OF the
temple in 1876 B. c. This festival is
also called the Feast of Lights and
continues for eight days. The service
this evening will consist exclusively
IN exercises by the children from the
various classes Of the Sabbath school,
There Will be no choir. the music to
be furnished by a chorus Of the chill
dren. The service will be commenced
by responsive readings by Pauline
Frank and Henry Hcrkheimer An
interesting feature will be the light
ms CT the eight lamps by children from
the first and second classes, who Will
recite poem for each light.
From the third class, Blanche KRAFT
will recite Things that Never Die"
Gene Speyer, tLife's Duties" From
the fourth class, Gorsen Isenberg will
recite a selection, entitled, THE Land
Of the Pretty Soon" when | Have
fime," by Heyey Buchanan: "Beauti-
full Things" Minnie Gettman. The
fifth class will be represented by Chas.
fonneborn, who will speak of "The
Banner Of the jew Lillian Frank
and Irene Kraft on THE Significance
of the Day" Fannie Emsheimer will
speak of THE Feast OF Lights" and
Edwin Kline will have a selection on
the subject of ''Honukah." During
the service Mrs. Ella Iiorkheimer
will offlciate at the organ. After the
service a festival viii be held down
ctairs, where delicacies will be pro-
vidcd for the children.