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The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-12-24

woke at five, and filed the house with yells
of rapturous excitement when they saw the
array of toys in and around their bloated
stockings. But wise nurse had lit the gas
stove in the nursery, so that they could play
there during the small hours without dis
turbing everyone else; and excepting that
Roy took header off the new rocking horse,
and Dot warmed a wax dolls nose trife
too much at the fire, no harm was done.
Pater was, as usual on such occasions, a
fourth child, and the youngsters were in
high glee all the morning.
Then grandpa and grandma came, bring
ing presents for all the older ones-it being
understood that they had been somehow in
league with Santa Claus as regards the
children. And everyone mad present for
them, even the little ones, whose pennies
had been remarkably productive in pater's
hands.
The dinner was Al, the pudding in par
ticular being such success that cook was
called in for special compliment, and nearly
fell over a chair bowling herself out. Every
thing was so jolly that it really did seem
strange for Aunt Aggie to look so grave, I'M
less, suggested little Molly to Dot, she was
looking for a present from ''Uncle" Tom
which hadn't come.
After dinner pater made little speech
which excited the curiosity of everyone, and
announced an event which made that Christ
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-12-24

and followed by wonderful old gentleman
in marvellous attire, who, even by the light
of the low gas jets and the Pickering fire, was
easily recognized as Father Christmas him.
self
Truly he was a remarkable sight. He had
jolly red old face, and such twinkling,
merry eyesl He wore long white beard,
which almost covered his broad, crimson
waistcoat. His. ample white hair was sur
mounted by a crown of holly loaded with
berries, and toys peeped out from every
pocket of his long green coat. He carried IN
his right hand a stout staff covered with
thick ivy. He laughed all round as he sat
down, until everyone laughed again, and he
said: ga Merry Christmas and a Happy
New Year," in such big, hearty voice that
they shouted: ''The same to you, Father
Christmas!" with one accord. He beckoned
the servants to place the parcels on the
table in front of him, and, pressing some
thing in their hands which made them say:
"a Merry Christmas to you, sir" motioned
them out.
Then he hesitated and began to mop his
face with big silk handkerchief, as if he
hardly knew how to begin. There could be
no doubt that, as pater and grandpa said, he
was somewhat diffident and nervous. So
pater got up and made another little speech
such as no one else could make. Some of it
made them laugh, and some of it made them
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-12-24

Then pater took hold of her arm, and
said so quietly that no one else heard: ga
ther Christmas wants to give you present,
my dear" So Aunt Aggie rose and let him
lead her up to their guest. just as she came
to Father Christmas, however, grandpa and
grandma made two funny mistakes. Grand
pa accidentally turned the gas right out; and
grandma, feeling too warm, it must be pre-
sumed, pushed the screen suddenly in front
of the fire. 1t took pater quite couple of
minutes to find the matches (which were in
his pocket, after ALL; and that couldn't
make grandma understand about the screen
you see, she is getting rather old-and so
nobody saw exactly what happened. Mater
has an idea that she heard something about
"dear little Aggie!" and "dear old Toni"
though she hasn't told anyone, and one and
all declare that that naughty old scamp of
Father Christmas was heard to kiss auntie.
Probably his bashfulness returned after this,
for when the lights were lit again he had dis
appeared grandma seemed to have been
handing his clothes round the door, some
said).
And the present which he had left for
Aunt Aggie chow she did SMILEY was
there, you'd never guess it!-Uncle Tom!
After that, everyone must believe in Fa-
Their Christmas. Perhaps, if they are very
good, some of my readers may get Aunt Ag-
ges and Uncle Toms for their presents; but
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-12-24
New Year GREETING.


My wee, sweet one, with the clustering
cur
And = eyes so darkly blue,
With the ruby lips and the two white pearls
That ever are peeping through,
I send you a kiss, where'er you may be,
And a greeting full of cheer,
May the angels comfort and care for thee
And grant thee a glad New Year.
My bonny youth, with noble brow,
And the full, untroubled eye,
Whose only song is of pleasure now,
And joy in the by-and-by,
1 send my message across the sea,
Hope on with never a fear,
Both long and gay may thy journey be,
/ wish thee a glad New Year.
My aged one, with the snowy hair,
And the feeble step and slow,
Thy voice that Joined in the midnight
prayer
Was strangely faint and low.
1 greet thee now, but look to see
If the Boatman draweth near,
And I speak no word, since know for
thee
God bringeth Glad New Year
-Lalia Mitchell, in Ladies' World.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-12-24

mas celebration different from all others.
He was expecting, he said, visit from an
old friend of his: an intimate friend whom
he had known from his childhood, and
whom they had all wished to meet; an old
and tried friend, he might also say of their
grandpa's-he had even heard of his own
grandpa's also! At this point a shout of
Santa Claus!" arose from the children,
who had somehow arrived at the idea that
the kindly old saint was person with
whom fathers and grandfathers had ex-
tensive business relations. NO." pater ex-
claimed, lit wasn't exactly Santa Claus.
But it was a relative of his-indeed, some
people said, his brother. He meant Father
Christmas"
The mouths of the little ones opened wide
with establishment, and all of the older ones
looked puzzled except grandpa, who is al
ways quick in taking in the situation, and
never more so than when he knows the
secret beforehand! He was very glad, he re-
marked gravely, that his old friend had
so far overcome his shyness as to consent to
visit them in person. When they reflected
upon the benefits which he had conferred
upon them all-for it was generally known
that he inspired even the kindness of Santa
Claus himself-he was sure that they would,
one and all, give him the heartiest of well
comes. If he might make a suggestion, it
was that, looking to their distinguished
visitors undoubted modesty and bashful-
ness, they should turn down the lights until
he was thoroughly at home. Nobody OBJ
jected, and just as he rose to carry out this
considerate attention there was tremen-
dous doubleknock and ring at the front door.
After an interval of breathless expectation,
the servants entered, loaded with parcels,
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-12-24
BROWNS REVENGE.
He Plans to Get Even with His Bet
ter Half,


Hello, Brown. Been Christmas shop
ping?" asked the man with the fur-lined
overcoat of the man with the bundles.
eyes. I've been buying some little things
for my wife" replied the man with the
packages.
'You have? That's good. l say, old man,
tell me what you have got her. I've got to
get some things for my wife, and / haven't
the slightest idea what to get"
Il have bought her razor, box of cigars,
meerschaum pipe, and few little things of
the kind"
For your wife? Why, man, you must be
crazy!"
Yes, they are for my wife, as told you"
Good heavens, Brown! What is the mat
ter? Your wife must be a new woman Of
the worst sort"
''Oh, no. L am just getting even with
her."
Il don't understand
''Well, you see last year she gave me
brushes and combs for the bureau, and an
afternoon tea service. expect something
of the kind from her this year with bill for
them a few days after Christmas l have
determined, however, that l shall have
something that is suitable for me, so have
bought them as Christmas presents for
her."
Il say, Brown. You are a genius, my boy.
believe will buy my wife the same kind
of presents that you have bought for yours.
believe that it would be a good idea to give
her that beautiful meerschaum pipe she has
wanted for so long and has not been able to
afford to buy. She gave me some curtains
last Christmas. Chicago Times Herald.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-12-24
The Cali.

Behold a white-robed angel at my door,
Crying amid the darkness of the night;
"Ope thou thy heart before the dawn OF
light,
And let me take thy hand and lead thee
Ger
The chasm of dull gloom. Fear not! full
store
OF Gods great jewels have for thy
sight;
Come forth, and follow where the way
is white,
And leave old sorrows on thy tear-swept
floor
It is the New Year calling thus to me,
And my soul fears to take her willing
hand;
Yet 1 must go-Time holds the magic key
And 1 should tread the unknown, open
land
With song and hope-with courage unde-
filed;
And so 1 go-with faith, as would child.
Charles Hanson Towne, in Ladies' World.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-12-24
His Woes.

''Bobby doesn't seem happy, even with
all those toys"
$50 / have noticed What's the matter,
Bobby"
"W'y, got new ice skates an Sled an
/ dunno whether l want it t freeze or
pow."-Detroit Free Press.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-12-24

!: ]; ]. !. !. :: :. !: :: :: ::
~ H&EWT HEN the year is new,
R.cS& AW my dear,
X 5Sx ~ When the year is
@SS new,
h1lSsf ES8{H Let us make prom
SAir-S. - Use here,
Little and you.
Not to fall to quar-
reling
Over every tiny thing,
But sing and smile, smile and sing,
All the glad year through.
AS the year goes by, my dear,
As the year goes by,
Let US keep our sky swept clear,
Little you and /,
Sweep up every cloudy scowl,
Every little thunder-growl,
And live and laugh,
Laugh and live,
Meath a cloudless sky.
When the year is old, my dear,
When the year is old,
Let us never doubt or fear
Though the days grow cold.
Loving hearts are always warm;
Merry hearts know ne'er a storm,
Come ice and snow, so loves dear glow
Turn all our gray to gold!
Laura z. Richards. in Youths Companion.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-12-24

of Santa Claus had to be performed. Then
there was pretty Aggie to kiss and present
with something glittering done up in silver
paper; and her brother-in-law must have
forgotten his intended admonition, for he
put his hand on her shoulder very kindly,
and whispered something about all coming
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-12-24
Probably a Pleasant One.

Walkin' beneath the mistletoe may be
mistake on the part Nv young lady, but
can assure her it is likely tew be veTy
pleasant one.-N.-Y. Truth.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-12-24


think
I'll write to Santa Claus about
The things want to fill
Ny stockings.-He won't get the note,
But 1 pretend he will.
I slip it in the envelope,
And put 1t with the mail,
And beg mamma to send 1t
By the postman, without fail;
And thank her when l find it gone,
For doing what 1 bid;
1 know she never sent ii of,
But / pretend she did.
I take my stockings Christmas Eve,
And by the chimney side
hang them, while 1 wish that they
Were twice as long and wide;
And wonder how the chimney
Lets him down, that jolly man!
OF course know it truly can't,
But 1 pretend it can!
And when on Christmas morning,
All the things 1 wanted so,
Are sticking from my stocking tops,
Or standing in row,
I hug and kiss my mother,
And my father. too. because
l know it's mostly them, though
Pretend it's Santa Clausi
Mrs. George Archibald, in Good House
keeping.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-12-24

anyhow, if they remember pater's speech,
he may be relied upon to bring what l
heartily wish them-A Merry Christmas,
and Happy New Year!-J. A. Flynn, in
st. Paul's (London).
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-12-24

right, when she began to cry bit, because
she was very nice little sister-in-law, really,
you know. "0nly men never viii under
mater says.
Next morning, of course, the children
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-12-24

"Eph, 1 want to give you nice fat tur-
key for Christmas" said Col. Hawker.
Oats berry kin, cunnel, but I'd fer a
two-dollar bill ef's all de same to you. Kris
Kringle allus pears to leah turkey at my
house de night afoh Christmas. Detroit
Free Press
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-12-24

She-Do you really think, Horace, that
the blind will ever be made to see?
Hell hope so.
She-So do Il land then she gazed at the
sprig of mistletoe above her head and
sighed).-N. Y. Truth.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1897-10-02

Company has been Incorporated by Rich
ard A. Harlow, William J. Fuchs, Albert
L. Smith, John B. Clayberg and M. S
Gum of Helena, with a capital stock OF
100000. The company proposes to build
railroad from Helena, Mont, to Canyon
Ferry in the event that the contemplated
Peck concentTator is built there.
A Fort Benton, Mont, wool growing
firm, whose clip was shipped to Boston
about six weeks ago, is in receipt of an
offer of II cents per pound for the con-
signment, which is about equal to l44
cents at the point of shipment. The best
offer received in the local market at the
end of July was l24 cents.
There are 25 sections of the endow-
ment rank in Montana, with 362 mem
bers and $637 800 endowment. Con-
corning the uniform rank in Montana
the grand chancellor at the grand lodge,
X. of p, in session here, said: "In this
branch of the order / have not an exact
report of its condition at hand, but there
are five companies which are practically
in effective condition. These companies
are located at the following places: Bill
lngs, Glendiye, Bozeman, Anaconda and
Great Falls, and several other lodges
have partially formed companies.
Projected irrigation enterprises are
numerous around Big Sandy in Montana.
Most of the streams are we'll covered by
recorded water rights, and attention is
now being given to reservoir systems.
One of these is contemplated by the
Messrs. Becker, who propose running a
small canal from the foothills to the Big
Sandy fiat, utilizing natural reservoir
basins to store the water. 1t will re-
quire about II miles of canal and bitches.
The route has been carefully surveyed,
and the first pillow furrow has been made
by the projectors of the enterprise.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1897-10-02
YELLOW FEVER SPREADS.
wednesday, a Record Breaker In the
Number of New Cases.

New Orleans, Sept. 3O.-Yesterday was
:, record breaker in the number OF new
cases of yellow fever reported, while the
deaths equalled in number those OF any
day since the yellow fever was hrst DIS
covered in the city. There are various
reasons given for the spread OF the DIS
ease. but the principal reasons are two
that the weather turned warm again and
owing to much wider field to cover the
hoard of health has had some difficulty in
getting every house as closely guarded as
was possible when the cases here were few
in number and the trained officials OF the
board were stationed about the quaran-
tined houses. The fact that the death
rate has been small and that the chances
of an epidemic have been constantly
growing less have made the general pub
lie somewhat careless and there has been
increasing friction between the quarantin-
ed people and the authorities. Imprisoned
inmates of the houses have been going
over back fences and sneaking out of side
doors in order not to be confined, and the
result has been that the germs have been
scattered and rapidly developed these
warm days. -Four deaths were reported.
Among the "a new cases reported is
Rayenel Smith, a member of well-to-do
family. Five cases appeared on Jackson
avenue, one of the fashionable streets of
the city. Most of the patients reported
as i'll today are of the better class.
Record ut Edwards.
Edwards, Miss, Sept. 30.-Twentyf -four
cases of yellow fever were reported here
yesterday, making the total number of
cases to date 236. The number of cases
under treatment is 100, number of con-
yalescent and discharged ll9, number Sc
riously i'll 8.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1897-10-02
THE PACIFIC COAST KLoNDlKE.
Exports During August of Over Ten
Million Dollars.

San Francisco, Sept 29.-During the
present month nearly $5,OOO.OOO worth
of grain has left the Pacific coast ports
for Europe up to date. Thirty-fve YES
sells have sailed from this port. The grain
vessels took away 2,2O0,234 centals valued
at $2,374,760, and general cargoes would
foot up another half million.
Oregon sent away seven vessels with
1852 200 centals valued at 1921 ,5l3, and
two vessels with 5O,O75 barrels of flour,
valued at 100000, while Puget sound
sent away three vessels with l60,3l0 cen
tails, valued at $2,422,240 Besides these
% lumber vessels have sailed for foreign
ports with cargoes valued at over $780,
600.
As the month of August nearly equaled
September, the export of grain and flour
alone for the months would easily run
into the ten million figures.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1897-10-02
TO ARM FOR THE FRAY
,vcuxnuARY SPEECHES AT CHIcA-
GO LABOR CONVENTION
Money Flask Was F1nais
,n Favor of the Silver A"-
yocates.

Chicago Sept. 3O.--A three days SEES
sion of the labor convention ehueu
terday in q climax of incendiary speech,
es
r M. Bannister of st. Louis, chairman
ot the convention, resigned the ga'ei 70
introduce a resolution advising strikers
in general to arm themselves Tor resist
ance when necessary.
n r. Creedon of Idaho was one OF the
most radical speakers. He said: Inc
time has come for radical measures Nv
cry advance of the human race has been
gained with guns and we must use them
M. J. Mccarthy of Chicago opposed the
resolution az q matter of policy on the
ground that it was not well to warn the
public of their intentions.
E. M. Bannister, in speaking in defense
of his resolution, said it was right, arms
should be met with arms
A motion to lay the matter on the la
ble was carried after McCarthy's speech
about it's being poor policy.
Western delegates secured free SILVER
amendment to the platform.
There was q lively row at the morning
session and for at time during the pro-
ceedings it looked as if an exchange OF
blows could not be averted.
DIR. H. Taylor, one of Mayor Harrison S
cabinet officials, was present as dele
gate and he wanted the privilege OF
speaking in regard to the platform which
had been submitted by the committee on
resolutions But the majority of the del
egates, seemingly did not wish the doctor
to speak. The delegates expressed APP
proyal, however, when the doctor said;
81 am highly gratifed at the money
plank"
The money plank calls for legal ten
der money to be issued by the govern
mnt. The doctor quickly followed the
announcement with a plea to have the
10 to idea put in the platform, to the
exclusion of the money plank already re-
ported. The audience instantly turned
against him and an uproar ensued, which
did not cease until the speaker sat down.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1897-10-02
CUBAN POLICY THE SNAG.


Queen Has Accepted the hesi Eha-
ton of the Spanish Cabinet.
Madrid, Sept. 3O.-The Spanish cabinet
has resigned.
The queen has accepted the cabinets
resignation, but has asked General AZ
carraga to continue in office until So
luton of the crisis is found. Her majesty
will summon the leaders of the various
parties and the presidents of the chambers
tomorrow to consult as to the situation.
Senior Sagasta has been telegraphed for
and it ia believed the liberal leader will
be asked to form cabinet.
The Queen Is Wavering.
London, Sept 30,-A dispatch to the
Daily Mail from Madrid says;
The solution of the crisis depends upon
the policy to be adopted toward the
United States. Liberal politicians declare
that they will stoutly resist America 5
pretensions General Azcarraga, in a
long interview with the queen regent to-
day, explained the situation. 1t is be-
lieved that he asked her majesty if she
was ready to confirm the government in
more absolute powers in view of the at
titude of the United States. In the in
terview he summoned the cabinet. The
meeting was attended by Senior Rever-
toria, the communicated minister of
finance, and Senior Coasgayon, minister of
the interior, both of whom rendered their
designations. Shortly after the premier
rendered the RESIGNATION of the entire
cabinet.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1897-10-02
NATIONAL IRRIGATION CONGRESS.
The Sixth Annual Meeting In Sess-
ion at Lincoln, Neb.

Lincoln, Neb., Sept. 29.-Delegates to
the national irrigation congress, which
began its sixth annual session, made a
record for industry in disposing of work
on hand and setting pace for more
elaborate proceedings to follow. The in
itial session was marked by an overflow
of enthusiasm on the part of the par
theticipants and visitors. Addresses by
such men as Judge Emory of Kansas, E,
r. Moses from the same state, and AS
sistant Land Commissioner Best of Wash
ington, ID. c., did not fail to awaken in
terest in the movements they champion
ed, and the sentiments they expressed
were applauded and re-echoed by local
speakers whose interest in irrigation pro-
iects is reaching the point entertained by
districts where the enterprise is no long
er in its infancy. Delegates from 10
states were present at the opening this
morning Irrigation topics were dis
cussed with animation by such authori
ties as President Moses of Kansas, DR..
George Z. Young of Utah, ex-senator
Carey of Wyoming, f. L. Kellogg of
Colorado, and c. H. Hamln of Texas. The
presence of a number of western railroad
officials was a source of qualification to
the officers of the congress.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1897-10-02
"VENO" HEALER WAS ARRESTED.
One of His Victims In Butte Prefer
red Charges.

Butte, Mont, Sept. BOD. n. Dickin-
son, who posed here as a 'Neno' healer,
with DIR. Jacob Smith and Gus Tylee, as
sistants, was arrested last night at SUI
burban station on the charge of obtaining
money on false pretenses. He was brought
back on the charge preferred by a man
whom the "Neno" agent agreed to cure
in a certain time. Before the time ex-
pired the "Veno" crowd left town, about
$4,000 ahead Saturday Dickinson re
ported to the police that woman EN-
ployed by him had taken $4,000 from Il
room during his absence. 1t is believed
now that the woman took the money at
his conniyance. to save it for him in case
the victims made trouble
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1897-10-02
Locomotive Boiler Exploded.

Harrisburg, Pa, Sept. 2s.-Engineer f.
Bennett Mitchell was killed and Fireman
H. Cawley seriously injured yesterday
by the explosion of locomotive on the
Northern Central railway at Georgetown,
few miles north of Harrisburg. Mitchell
was thrown up the side of the mountain
distance of 60 feet and was dead when
found Fireman Cawley was hurled in
the opposite direction toward the Sus-
quehannah river. He is so badly scalded
that it is thought he will die. The boil
er was blown $50 feet and alighted on
mountain side.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1897-10-02
BANK OF MoNTROSE, COL, FAILED.
Withdrawals for the RecO Bank
Caused the Downfall.

Denver, Col, Sept. 30.-A special to the
Republican from Montrose, Col, says the
Bank of Montrose failed to open its doors
yesterday. The president, j. f. Mcclure,
is also stakeholder in the Bank of Rico
which closed few days ago, since which
time Withdrawals from the Montrose con
Germ have been so heavy that the direc-
tors thought best to forestall run The
capital is $4,000 and the deposits $l77,-
2l9. An effort will be made to reopen the
bank.