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use of my being here if | can't see?'
Uncle Dick, who was 40, and handsome and
tall, obediently lifted up Buntie, who was
four and an autocrat and very like golden
haired doll herself in the latest thing in fur
trimmed peisses and bewitching baby bon
nets.
The Albert hall was very crowded, and,
glittering with thousands of toys, seemed a
very fairy-and to Buntie, whose heart was
wrung with longing for the dolls, despite
the fact that large family, very pale with
much kissing, slept peacefully in her gay
nursery in Berkeley square.
But, Buntie, these are for little girls who
have no dollies."
Doesn't Santa Claus come to them, then?
| think he must be naughty old man if he
only comes to me, and have lots and lots OF
things
Don't you sec, Buntie, there are kind
ladies who remember the other little girls,
and they dress all thcsedollies and send them
TO Santa Claus III case his supply runs
short"
II would like to send them one of mine
said Buntie. 1T must be SO dretful to have
none on Christmas"
Uncle Lick had no very clear notion OF the
utter desolation this terrible idea implied
to Baby Buntie-Buntie, who woke raptur-
ously on the most magical OF all mornings,
with full trust in the annual miracle that
was the securest certainty of her little creed.
Then not only the tiny stocking would be
hrimful of delight, but all the nursery
turned into a novel wonder-world of JOY
jul surprises.
But something in the sweet spontaneous
pity OF the child touched him, and he put
his hand into his pocket with a sense of
compunction that the hard fate of those
forgotten by Santa Claus had never been
brought home to him.
II think l can show you the way. Take
this, darling"
Buntie proudly dropped shining coin
into the chariot of a very captivating fairy
queen, and gazed about her from her lofty
coign of vantage with rose-flushed cheeks
and eyes like stars.
They had got among the dolls in fancy
dresses, and even Maj. Dick Narration found,
as usual, that taking Buntie out pleasurng
meant amusement. The girls-and they
were numerous enough-who had tried TO
marry Dick Narration would not have
known that impenetrable gentleman in the
guise of Buntie's willing slave.
Once upon time, before the death of
Dicks godfather and the comfortable two
thousand year that had come to him after
that event, he had been madly in love. For
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He took her in his arms and answered,
passionately: "My darling, l never knew
until to-day that you wanted me; it was the
doll that spoke"
Then there was a very complete and
eloquent silence between them, till Sylvia
looked up with her old smile: "Why, Dick,
you can't mean that you saw the colonel of
the days of the duke of Marlborough. What
were you doing in the Albert hall?"
II was dragged there by force by small
tryant-my sisters Baby Buntie-and got
the best Christmas present of all, though
didn't deserve it. Good old Santa Claus had
not forgotten me when she showed me the
lady in blue with the lilies in her hand.'
Il dare say it was silly and sentimental of
me to dress the dolls like ourselves, but
sometimes, Dick, when l sat here working
at them | could hear the music-that waltz,
'Souviens toi,' and see the pink lights just
as they were Oh the happiest night of all my
life. There was nothing left but my dear
past. Nothing could take that from me-"
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1897-12-25

goodby all. hope the poor little girls will
love you very much"
1t was half-past three and sunny De-
cember afternoon. Buntie got her choco-
lates-twice as many as were good for her
before she was handed back to tell her nurse
OF the wonders OF the Albert hall.
Il dare say I'm fool, but mean to do
it," said Dick to himself as he came out of
his sisters house and hailed hanson.
ELEVEN Teck-terrace; and, look here,
stop first at that big Bondstreet florists"
There were not many lilies, and they were
dear, but he bought every one. The inter
minable cab drive was like dream domin-
ated by the two great dolls. He could not
think consecutively. The old ache. the old
longing, had come mistakenly back. The
cabman lost his way twice in desert of
mean houses with empty art" pots on the
smutty lodges, and palid yellow muslin
curtains breadth too narrow. At last he
stopped at quiet, unprepossessing row.
No. IL at least had clean steps, and clean
servant opened the door.
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Docs Miss Berwick live here!"

Docs Miss Berwick live here!"
eyes, sir, but she is not at home"
'That is unfortunate, for wanted to see
her particularly"
.On business, sir?'
Yes" said Dick, untruthfully.
''Then, if you please, sir, I was TO ask you
to wait Miss Berwick will be in directly"
$50 she is expecting some other fellow on
business? What business!" thought Dick,
as he followed the girl upstairs into little
room pathetically pretty with the pretti
ness of tasteful poverty.
His question answered itself, for there was
typewriter by the window piled with
blotty manuscript.
On the mantelpiece, what? photograph
his own. No; after all, it was not pho
tograph, but Il portrait cut from the Graphic
after that affair III the Sindra Pass that the
papers had made such a fuss over.
There were footsteps on the stairs, and
the door opened. II was nearly dark, but
the freight showed him that it was indeed
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1897-12-25
BROTHER jim.
The "Boy" Had Heart "Bigger'n d
Balloon

Here's tn regaler Christina box from
brother JIM, said Farmer Oatley, exultant-
ly, as he dropped the heavy package to the
floor III front OF the Crate Never knowed
Jim ter fail yit. That boys got a heart
biggcr'n IL balloon
Boy" broke in Mrs. Oatley, who always
had Il siege OF wiping her glasses when
that box came. why, William, he's as old
as you be-
| That's fac NE an Jim's twins, hut 1
kin never think Of him 'ccpt as tn little
skeezix that used ter w'allop me when we
was kids. Gurus how that boy turned out.
Pap ulster allus say that jim was too shift
less ter live, and once til ole man got 50
mad he said he guessed he'd just buy jim
Il fiddle an turn him out fur ter hunt his
own paster. Jim said he didn't care fur no
fiddle, but he guessed he could flax round
fur hissef, an he did,
Yes, he's done remarkable. But it
don't seem quite right fur us to take so n,scl,
frum him when we give him SO little"
Don't you worry minute bout jim. Ii
you didn't SEN him nuthin' but big APP
pie fur Christmas he'd feel durn sight
bcttern il you'd try ter put on frills send
in him suthin' you couldn't afford. know
Jim. He's tickled almost ter death when
he's gcttin' this box ready ter send. kin
jst hear him telln' his folks an all them
servants how this thing is fur Sister Ruth.
an thisn fur ole Bill, an this'n fur Tom,
an this'n fur little Billy, an SO ON right
through. You kin bet Jim never forgets
nobody. He beats all. Never had decker
with Jim in my life he didn't knock tn
spots right often me. Why he come dog
gone near gittn' your frum me, Ruth
Then he stopped drawing nails long
enough to take Il bear hug and kiss the
Flushing Ruth.-Dctroit Free Press.
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among the pink lamps and friendly shady

palms!
So she had never married, then, after all.
He thought of the bright face, of the crowd
of eager partners round the pretty heiress.
Not one of them all true to the woman when
her hour of tribulation came. Or was it be-
cause she had not forgotten him? I'M
possible. The dolls stared at him as only
dolls do stare. The jaunty colonel, with
everything complete; the dainty damsel, in
delicate sea-blue brocade, with her lilies in
her hand He so dark, she so fair, just as
they had been.
ooh, the dear little man. Oh, let me kiss
him, Uncle Dick
Forced back to fact, and Buntie growing
restless, he took sudden resolution.
"Have you had enough, Buntie? Would
you like to go where cake is?''
care there chocolates there, too?" queried
that small person.
Everything" said her uncle.
Then let's go. Good-by, dear dollics;
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1897-12-25
The Pessimist's Christmas.

'How did your Christmas presents suit
YOU" asked the optmist of the pessimist
WELL" was the reply of the sad one, 81
didn't receive the things expected to get;
but then had no hopes of getting them
Pittsburgh Chronicle telegraph.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1897-12-25
Shine, Stars, Tonight.

Shine, stars, tonight! Shine clear and
bright
Make earth and heaven to glow:
Shine as You did that Christmas night
Long centuries ago.
Light hill and valley as the dawn,
Make all the darkness bright,
For Christ, the Saviour. has been born
And is with us tonight.
Frank ii. Sweet. in Detroit Free Press.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1897-12-25

Joncs-Why have you given up smoking.
Holt?
Holt-Well, you see it is near Christmas
and ] was afraid my wife might buy me Il
box of cigars OF her own choice-Det,oit
Free Press
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1897-12-25

Take the future instead, now, dearest
And, Sylvia, when Buntic saw that dashing
colonel, she wanted to kiss the dear little
man. london Truth.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1897-12-25

one season Sylvia Berwick, the sweet daugh.
ter of the most outrageously vulgar man
that ever made and lost a fabulous fortune,
had queened it over society and Dicks heart.
But old Berwick wanted title and more for
the daughter, whose beauty he rated at its
full commercial value. Sylvia's tears had
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1897-12-25

Little Alice-Mamma says she amt going
to give you anything for Christmas this year.
Papa's Maiden Sister-Oh, she isn't, Ell:
Why not?
Little Alice-Cause the present she give
you last year was worth twice as much az
what you give us.-Cleyeland Leader.
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OLD ME up, uncle,
very h G h up. |
can't see, and, oh,
they are SO beauti-
full! You were a
darling to bring me,
but what is the
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-21

MONEY TO LOAN on first class real estate
III at 5 and per cent. Notes discounted at
reasonable rate of interest and at short notice.
N. s. GARDINER, 1s5 Middle St, room 4.
1872
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-21
Rev. George P1ummer.

Rev. George Plummer of Lisbon Falls
died very suddenly at his home Thursday,
at the age of Il years. IT. was in 1862
through the influence of Mr.. Plummer,
that new church was erected at Lisbon
Falls of which he was charter member
and over which he presided for five years
as pastor. Within eighteen hours Mr..
Plummer married couple, preached a
funeral sermon and finished his own life's
work.
Mr.. Plummer was postmaster in Lisbon
Falls under three different administra-
tions. During his life, he conducted over
600 funerals and celebrated more than 300
marriage ceremonies. He was well known
throughout large section of the coun-
try. He leaves widow and one son.
His funeral will be held Sunday after
noon at 2 O'Clock, conducted by Rev. E.
W. Kicker of the Pine street Free Baptist
church
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-21
NINTIETH ANNIVERSARY.
How the Birthday of the Mech anic Blu
Will Be Celebrated.

The Goth anniversary of the formation
of the Portland Mechanic Blues will be
observed next Thursday and grand good
time is expected by those who are mem
bers of the association or who have been
fortunate enough to receive invitations to
participate in the celebration. The COM
mittee on arrangements for the affair
have done it's work thoroughly and we'll
and the indications are that there will be
large attendance of the former members
of this company which was for many
years the pride Of the city and credit to
the state. The programme as far as it
has been arranged is as follows. In the
morning the reception committee will be
in session at the arlnory to welcome the
guests from out of town and it is expected
that many Of the old members of the COM
pany will assemble here to talk over old
times and to enjoy pleasant reunion
At two O'Clock boat will be taken for
Long Island where the afternoon will be
passed in ADJUSTMENTS of various kinds,
including ball game and other athletic
sports. On the arrival of the 615 boat
from Portland banquet will be served.
Many prominent military men have &C
cepted invitations to be present on this
occasion and it is expected that the post
prandial exercises will be very interest
ing
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-21
w l. U. FIELD DAY.
Arrangements for Excursion to Cushing's
Island Next Saturday.

The committee in charge of field day,
June Goth, have completed their labors,
and the programme promises to be one
of the best in the history of the Union.
Special features of an interesting char
acter will be introduced at the close OF
the literary exercises.
All who desire to attend should secure
their tickets before Thursday, June 24th.
Tickets may be had Of Mrs. H.B. Bryant,
349 Cumberland street, on Monday, Tues
day and Wednesday, June 81, % and 49,
Members will leave Portland for Cusf-
ing's island on the TO- 80 boat.
Mrs. Alice Ives Breed, the vice-presi.
dent of the Federation of Women's clubs,
who will be the guest of the Women's
Literary union next week, will be enter.
aimed by Mrs. James P. Baxter at Mack.
worth island.
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-21
Jumped From a Train.

North Bennington, VT, June 49,
John J. Hullihan of White Creek, N. Y,
the 19-year-old son of VIM. Hullihan,
proprietor of the Hullihan house, jumped
from rapidly moving train at a. M,
at Hoosac Junction, fell under the cars
and had both legs crushed He died in
the Troy, N. Y, hospital. Last evening
he attended the reunion of the North
Bennington high school alumni at North
Bennington, where he graduated in
1895. Young Hullihan participated
in the North Bennington Driving club S
meet yesterday, winning the novice race.
He was employed as clerk in Throp's
store in Hoosac Falls
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-21
PLEASURE RESORTS.
Good Business at Riverton, Willard and
the Island.

The first week at the pleasure resorts at
Riverton, Willard and Peaks island, has
passed and the management of the several
traffic lines to these points of interest re-
port that the results have been very en-
couraging. At Riverton the park has been
beautified and is at this writing in its
prettiest attire. The opening concert
for the season by Germans MINISTRIES,
has been highly appreciated by the large
number that have visited this resort.
This week Germans Vaudeville Stars
are to be the attraction, and with them
the people will have the pleasure of hear
ing once more that popular Manual
last season.
Willard still remains in popular favor
and during the week the cars have been
laden with people who have sought re-
freshment along the beach and in the
Casino, from the piazza of which one
waited in from the sea. The manage
ment of this resort intend giving the
public attractions throughout the season,
which will appeal to the hearts of our
pleasure seeking mortals.
At Peaks island the season has opened
in good earnest, and from all reports it
is hard to find a cottage unoccupied, as
nearly all are in use at this early date.
The attractions at Greenwood Garden
and McCullum's theatre have been of
the best and the large number Of people
that have visited them gives evidence of
the public appreciation of the efforts of
the management of these attractions to
please them.
At the other islands can be found a
large number of citizens who have moved
to their summer residences.
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-21
THE WHIST.
DIR. Chase's New Yacht Now at Her Moor
ings in the Harbor.

DIR. Chase of this city has just received
his new racing sloop from the hands of
her designer, Mr.. W. H. Hand, Jr., of
New Bedford. The yacht, which is named
the Whist is of the extreme fin keel type,
and has sail area of 700 square feet
She is % feet over all, 10 feet water
line, 8 feet beam, and feet, inches
draught.
She is built for speed and afternoon
sailing. The construction is extremely
light and strong. To insure lightness
aloft aluminium bronze is used for the
material for her blocks.
Her deck is flush forward, with a cock
pit aft eight feet long. She steers with
a tiller, and has boom on the foot OF
the jib.
Mr.. Hand, who was formerly of Port
land, brought the Whist onifrom New Bed
ford in company with the cat boat Plover,
of that city. Three young men came on
to assist in working the two boats, and
the party are unanimous in condemna-
ton of June weather this year.
Mr.. Ralph 6. Davis and c. Fred Clark
sailed the Plover while Mr.. Hand was
assisted by Arthur G.. Tuell in navigat.
ing the Whist.
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-21

no LET-A pleasant summer cottage of seven
ING, $50 Commercial street. 21-I
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-21

ITO LET-Furnished cottages on Long Island.
L For further particulars, enquire of MRS.
E.. j. WOODMAN, Mariners Landing, Long
Island, Portland, Me. l1-2
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-21
Bicycle Tea.

One of the social events for this
week in which 80 many ladies and gen.
tlelnen of Portland have evinced much
interest, is the bicycle tea which will
take place at Riverton on Tuesday, June
%. Through the kindness of Manager
Newman, trailer car will be attached
to the regular car which leaves Preble
street at 8. Is p. M, to carry the bicycles
for the ladies who may desire to ride
only part of the distance to Riverton
on their wheels.
Tea will be served from 4.30 to $50
pm. The party will return in the Cal
leaving Riverton at $50 p. M, to which
the trailer will be attached.
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-21
INC Yisit of the pallas.

A letter from Consul General Ingraham
at Halifax, addressed to President Booth
by of the Board of Trade, says that the
general commanding at Halifax proposes
to send two high rank army officers to
represent the Queen at the jubilee in
Boston, Col. Kingscote of the artillery
and Major Cave of the infantry, and
these officers are expected TO return to
Portland with the Pallas, and to be
here during the festivities incident to that
cruisers visit this week.
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-21

FOR SALE-Ladders OF all kinds pole, plank,
Il step. or extension: the best and strongest
ladders made. r. WESCOTT, 131 Lincoln st.
foot of Myrtle St. lott
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-21

ITO LET-A first class rent, all modern i'm
Il proponents, no. water heat, s rooms and
bath, Park place. Upper rent, rooms, 3
Stetson place Upper rent, 3 rooms. 70 Myrtle
each. Apply to WILLIAM H. WILLARD,
1874 1-2 Middle street. III
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-21
MONTGOMERY GUARDS.
Company total,
|t0i3
CADETS
Company total,
Phi Beta Kappa.

Waterville, June 19.-The following
members of the senior class of Colby
University have received appointments
for election to Colby chapter Phic Beta
Kappa: Geo. K. Bassett, Winslow
Fred E. Taylor, Bath; Harry B. Watson,
Oakland; Charles n. Whitman, Bangor;
Edith B. Hanson, Skowhegan; Tenna f..
McCullom, Warren; Alice L. Nye, Au-
burn; Martha D. Tracy, East Bethel.
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-21
She seorned the Idea.

"See here" said he. 81 want it settled
right now who is to be the man of the
house from now on''
You are, of course" said She "Do you
suppose l wish to be anything SO insignifl
can't, vacillating and contemplate as a
manT"-Typographical Journal.
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-21

The Montgomery Guards and the Port
land Cadets held a shoot Saturday at the
Stroudwater range. Owing to the fact
that only six men from each company
were present the teams were not as sue
cessful in rolling up big score as is
usually the case in a company team
shoot.
The score of both teams was as follows:
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-21

ITO LET-S9.OO per month, six rooms at
i Woodfords. near electrics, M. c. Il. r.
station and postoffice, pleasant view. SCOTT
1871
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-21

WANTED-Top buggy in good condition.
W ZenaS Thompson Bro. or Robert Farrar
mako preferred. Address G. this Office. LII
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-21
WIT AND WISDOM.
Made It a Bargain.

"It's swindleP' she said. "The idea
of charging 81 for thatl'
Under the circumstances, madam" re,
turned the foorwalker who had been at.
tracted to the spot, 1--WE will make it So. 80
to you"
"Ah," she said, producing her purse,
"that's more like it. Chicago Post.
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-21

II was troubled with that dreadful
disease called dropsy; swollen from head
to foot. Burdock Blood Bitters has COM
pletely cured me. 1t is most wonder
full medicine" Joseph Heriek, Lin
wood, Ont,
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-21
Annual Session of world Lodge Of Knig hts
Templars,

Berne, June l9.-The annual session of
the world lodge of Knights Templars has
selected Toronto for the meeting of 1898.
Colonel Myron M. Parker, of Washing
ton, D. c., was elected grand secretary.
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-21

THO LET-At 1877 Cumberland street, lower
L rent OF 5irooms, sun all day, rent low to
small family; also cottage and store at Long
Island. fine business stand. store will be let
separate It desired. Apply to w. +. Mac
BRIDE & CO., 239 Congress street. l6-1
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-21
OBITUARY..
Alfred w. Boston.

Hanover, N. H., June ia despatch
received here today announcing the death
of Alfred W. Boston, Dartmouth go, at
South Berwick, Maine, caused consider
able surprise and grief among the faculty
and students here, as Boston was prom
Using athelete and member of the Sigma
Chi fraternity. He was ill at the COL
lege.
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-21

ITO LET-Furnished rooms at 217 Cumber-
L land ST. References required. ISL
ITO LET-Cottages to let at Madocawando
Il Lanling. Falmouth Foreside, by the day or
eason. all furnished. Enquire of VIM. GRIF-
FIN, near the landing. 1872
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-21

EsOR SALE-In the beautiful village of
n Gorham, within 10 miles of Portland, 5
minutes from r. r. station and near the
main avenue, IL story frame dwelling
number of apple trees in bearing condition;
also an unfaiIing spring of the purest water
within 200 feet of the house. Gorham is the
seat OF the State Normal school and one of
the finest residential suburbs in the vicinity
OF the city. BENJAMIN &. HARRIS, as
Exchange street. SO
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-21

is on the wrapper of every bottle of CAsroRIA.
When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria.
When She had Children, she gave them Castoria.
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-21
The Death Rate.

There were six deaths in Portland
during the week which ended Saturday
noon. The deaths were due to convul-
sions, pneumonia 81, pulmonary tuber-
culosis and typhoid fever.
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-21

FOR RENT-A comfortably furnished house
and barn known as the "Stockbridge
Homestead" located at Yarmouth, Me- Just
ample grounds With old elm trees and picture
eSque surroui,,.In-s Rent low Real Estate
office OF FREDERICK S. VAIL. 1871
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-21

EOR RENT-A lower tenement of s rooms in
center of city, between Cumberland and
Congress streets. Also large upper tenement
of eight rooms on Park street. Very low to
good party. Inquire of w. P. CARR, Room
8, 1856 Middle street. III
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-21

FOR SALE--On Long Wharf, two buildings
4 containing stores; Nos. Is, 20 and %.
Suitable for any kind OF business or for storage.
For particulars apply to Real Estate Office First
National Bank building. FREDERICK S.
VAIL. l5-1
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-21

THE ORCHARDS-A delightful summer
house on large farm, scenery unsur-
passed, beautiful shady drives and walks,
berries, cream, daily mail, plano, etc.
Address MRS. SAM'L DAVIS, North Water
boro, Me. s-4