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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-25
TOMMY WAS HAPPY
With His big Lead of Good Things
for Today

IT little Tommy Densmore and his papa and
mama and brothers and sisters do not have
good time today ii is not the fault OF A. p.
Low, night lunchman. He knows Tommy,
who. by the way is called Club" because
he has plump rudy cheeks-and he also
knows the lads father and mother. The faith
er is a machinist who has been unable to do
any work for over a month on account of an
accident which left his right wrist in bad
shape.
At 9 o'clock last night "Cbub" stood on
the corner of Fourth and Wabasha streets
waiting for cable car, for his dad had given
him 10 cents out Of his small store to pay
fare from and back to the modest little home
which is not far from Dousman street. near
Seventh Club" wore his old clothes but he
looked warm and comfortable despite the holes
in the ends of his thick gray mittens. His
hat was pulled down over his ears. just show
ing his swapping black eyes and rosy cheeks
He lodged the well appointed brOugham which
bowled up Fourth street, and lifted two white
sacks onto the rear platform OF the car. In
sack were four lOaves of bread which had
once been fresher end in the other was
rather peaked turkey half dozen crullers
and bunch of celery, the main points in
Christmas dinner that to be through the
kindness of Mr. Lowe.
Now 'Chub, " who Is nearly nine years old
has several aunts. but they are all too poor
to exchange presents at Christmas time and
the sturdy little chap was little thinking OF
the fortunate people of wealth who drove
about for two or three hours last night in
their smart carriages distributing to their
fiends ard relatives gifts. the very cost OF
which would have appalled, the poor machinst
and his young wife and her equally poor sis
ters.
The youngster, with his solid little legz
and generally independent self-reliant air
attracted considerable attention from the peO-
pie who were on the car. He rode on the
platform, and taking his transfer, got off az
Seven corners. and waited with his whitk
sacks for the car. He said thank you to a
big. hearty man who wished him Merry
Christmas" and looked querulously at tho
lady opposite him in the car who looked az
him with big tears standing in her eyes. al
she may have thought of the youngster shd
once had herself. "Chub" was friendly; nd
was evepn laxative Wondering at her inE
terest in him. he told her his papa too
poor to have Christmas tree, but there waG
going to be a big dinner. and the little man
looked affectionately down at the loaves ana
crulers and turkey
They may not have cranberry sauce out on
Dousman street. nor plum pudding. nor very
beautiful table linen and plate, but there will
be several cheerful hearts, and If there is any
such thing as reward for all-wOOl charity and
friendship, the lunchman will get slice of 1t.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-25
SAINT r AUL.
LOCAL NEWS NOTES.

he next meeting of Acker post will take
pace. Wednesday, not tonight.
0iphthera was reported at the health Of
fee yesterday existing 1T 424 University ave
rue.
The fire department was called to 642 Uni
versity avenue shorty before noon. Little
damage was done.
Judge Lewis has flcd an order allowing
Charles A. Olson to charge his name to
Charles Becker, as being more personal and
less generic.
The Minnesota Society Of the Sons OF the
American Revolution II held their annual
meeting at 8 o'clock Monday evening at the
chamber Ct commerce.
Sheriff Anderson, Of Chisago county,
passed through the city yesterday en- route 10
Fergus Falls He BIZ in his custody al IN
sane men. committed to the asylum at Fer
gus Falls.
County Attorney Anderson has advised Au-
dior Sullivan that the I4ct that DR.. L2avitt
IS an ASST art city end county physician does
not Ir9hib him from receiving fee as
juror on the eXam.n2t on of an insane per-
scr.
Is. George O'Reflly fell upon Western
avenue yesterday and broke the right limb
near the ankle. She was passing the resi-
nerce of c. y. CCpeley and fell upon the
icy sidewalk. The children had been making
an ice RIM. ard the water oyerfiowed onto
Uue Side II.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-25
NOTES on AMUsEMENTs.

willie Collier. in "The Man From Mexico"
roses his engagement at the metropolitan
o0era house with two performances today. a
special Christmas matinee this afternoon ana
The farewell performance tonight. Mr.. Col
liers unique and original methods have won
Ior him a warm nlace in the hearts or our
local theatersceTs, AID his company ana
comedy have made most decided nit inc
i've performances today should be played TO
ire capacity CT the Metropolitan.
Seiberts orchestra will give the second
concert of their winter series at the Met
Topolian opera house tomorrow afternoon
al $50. The programme for this occasion
mas been selected and arranged with great
care with a view to pleasing all classes of
music lovers, and a musical treat is promised
The patrons of the Metropolitan tomorrow
Afternoon. The programme in detail is as
follows:
March-"Gayest Manhattan" 49,. .Reeker
Overture Jubel' ................C. V. WEBER
"2cer Gynt Suite" .......................Gr ieg
.. .sas Ted.
TAM in der Halle dos Bergkoenings.
ro- Solo ................-. MT. L. Quesnel
3 Oh. How | Love Thee .............. Parry
Overture" Bronze Horse" ............. .Auber
Two Spanish Dances 49,. MONTE MoszkoWsN
March Sympathetic Leon
Selcction-''Lucia di Bammermoor" Doizetti
Ocday at 2:30 a special Christmas matinee
O Black PATHS TroubadCurs will be given
at the Grand. This attraction offers an ideal
performance for the holidays, combining, as
it does. host Of comedy features with an
excellence Of musical Interruptions.
large advance sale of seats is reported.
Fun fast and furious will be in order dur
iEa the weeks engagement of Hoyts "a
BLACK Sheep company, at the Grand, next
week This comedy, noted as being Hoyt's
best is a lively entertainment from start
to finish, full of comic situations which pro-
vide an immense amount of material for
laughter. and presented by a company Ct
high class artists enjoys the distinction of
being one of the best shows tour. Tuneful
and catchy music, handsome costumes, and
an array of specialties with the up-to-date
stamp upon them justify the management
of the Grand in anticipating the banner
week of the season in enjoyment for its
patrons.
Among the array of talent seen in ga
Black Sheep company will be noticed Miss
Drew Donaldson, Mollie Thompson. Clayton
sisters. Florence Ritchie Ross Braham Ed
ward CARVE, Frank La iona, Arthur DEACON,
Joe Natus. Charles Chappelle assisted by a
corps of equally able artists forming a COM
pany of comedians second to none upon the
stage.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-25

St. Clements Church met yesterday after
neon at the church guild hall and made uE
quite number Of packages of gifts for the
poor children of the Church of the Messiah
me Christmas tree at St. Clements and dis
tributiOn of toys will be held on Tuesday
afternoon and evening.
A Christmas entertainment was given in
Burr street Baptist church Thursday even
ing which was very enjoyable affair. Mrs.
Weeds and Mrs. Mason had charge of tho
music, which was of very fine order. Mrs.
Page was in charge Of the rectations.
The East Presbyterian Sunday school will
give an entertainment in the church parIors
next Tuesday evening. Mesdames Cameron,
Herbert and Anderson have it in charge
The pupils of Sibley school gave a very
pretty entertainment in the kindergarten room
Thursday afternoon. A tree loaded down with
holiday toys was an attraction. programme
of marches and exercises in charge of Miss
McCray and Miss Pummer was given The
tree was afterwards sent to the day nursery.
The Gustavus AdClphus Sunday school will
give Christmas entertainment Monday even
Ing under the direction CT A. Lundqust.
cantata. "Santa's Surprise Party" was
given by the pupils of the fourth grade Of
John Ericsson school Thursday afternoon. In
Carnival was given. There were eight trees
beautifully decorated and a Santa Claus at
the close of the programme.
The Arlington Hills Presbyterian Sunday
school will hold their Christmas exercises
next Monday evening.
Christmas entertainment will be given
Tuesday evening in Grace NJ. E. church by
the Sunday school. Mrs E. 4. Elder has
charge Of the programme.
Christmas concert will be given this
evening in the First Swedish Lutheran
church under the direction OF Rev L. A.
Johnston.
A well laden Christmas tree. which was
got up by the pupils Of Miss Ansor1's
room in the Sbley school was sent Thurs
day to the little children in the city hospital
The members of the Sibley school teachers
staff presented the janitor of the school Mr..
Nelson. with a set of solid silver table spoons
for a Christmas gift.
The First Presbyterian Sunday school will
hold their Christmas exercises in the church
Sunday morning at $50. This year the school
and church will bring gifts for the poor The
church will be open Saturday Christmas to
receive the articles.
Bates Avenue NJ. f. Sunday school gave is
entertainment last evening.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-25
BECKER COUNTY SCHOOLS.
Their Text Book Scheme Approved
by Judge Searle.

The state department Of public instruction
Is pleased with the recent decision Of Judge
Searle sustaining the innovation made by the
commissioners of Becker county in instituting
the free text book system. When the old
contract with D. D. Merrill expired, and the
free text book law was passed, the Becker
county board sold lot Of text books it had
on hand, and with the proceeds started
a revolving fund for the purchase of books
tricts for the replenishment of the fund
This system was enforced for a great many
years without objection, but recently it was
sought to restrain its further operation, and
the matter was taken into the courts. Judge
Searle says the practice is proper. for,
while he finds nothing in the law providing
for it, he finds nothing to prohibit 1t, either
expressly or by implication.
The working of the system is considered
to have been beneficial, as it has enabled the
county to secure not only uniformity in books
in its several districts, but economy In the
purchase price and freight and express
charges on conosignments.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-25
MORE BLESSED TO GIVE.
Lesson of the Festivities at House
of Hope.

The Sunday school of the House OF Hope
church held its Christmas festival last even
ing. The church was appropriately decorated
with evergreen, and on the pulpit was an
immense Christmas tree, ablaze with electric
lights The members of the Sunday school
classes occupied seats in the body of the
church. the younger tots in the front seats.
S. H Dyer superintendent of the school, had
charge of the exercises. which were arranged
with special attention to the younger portion
OF the school. Rev. j. P. Esbert made
short talk Miss Lila Joy read The Shepherd
Boys Carol" and an invisible choir sang
'.Gloria in Excesis.' A score Of little girls
from the primary department sang a pretty
and quaint song and supt Dyer read a. story
for the little folks. Miss Hanks delighted
the children with her impersonation of
Mother Goose" and distributed to the mem
bers of the infant class miniature cradles
filled with candy to the girls and sleds filled
with sweets to the body. Instead OF Santa
Claus, Jolly old miller" brought in the
gifts for the children, each of whom was pre-
scented with box of candy One of the fea-
lures and, perhaps, the most pleasing OF the
entertainment was the offering of gifts by the
children Each one of the AGO members of the
school had brought something to be given to
those who had no Sunday school entertain
nfant to attend and the offerings were ~ all
kinds. fruit, toys, clothing. and Nancy. Q ese
gifts will be distributed among poor children
In all parts Of the city today.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-25
AT FIRST METHODIST.
Hymns, Carols and TabIeaux Wero
Christmas Features.

The ceremonies at the First Methodist
Episcopal church, at the head OF the Third
street hill. were thoroughly enjoyable; and
which completely filled the church parlOrs.
Supt. Ewing. of the Sunday school, presided
over the programme. which consisted Of the
singing by the children of appropriate hymns
and carols, and responsive reading for
series of very interesting tableaux. represent
ing the holy family in the stable. the visit
of the shepherds and the Magl
The children Of the Sunday school collected
and deposited In a huge manger a large
quantity Of gifts. which will be distributed
some time today to the poor children.
Then the children present were presented
with gifts Of one sort and another. and after
more singing they marched about the parlOrs
to the strains Of Advent hymns.
The programme began at 730 and the
grown up people shared with the children the
genuine pleasure Of the occasion.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-25

IT. 1T Came Upon the Midnight Clear" Willis
Zion, Awake 90. -. 90. 80. ..Costa-Root
Angels From the Realms Of Glory
The choir will be arranged to a chorus CT
thirty voices Mr. Titcomb organist; Mr..
Rhys-Herbert musical director.
PARK CONGREGATIONAL.
At Park Congregational church the Christ
mas day services will be held tomor-
row. The choir will be a double quartette
consisting of Misses Josephine and Louise
Dyer sopranos; Misses Beach and Davidson
altos; Messrs. c. A: Beach and Leach, tenors;
Messrs. E. N. Smith and w. B. Glow, bassos
The programme Of music will be:
Organ voluntary.
Christmas Anthem-''sng. Oh! Heavens
Alfred B. Gaul
Gloria Patri
Anthem-"There Was Silence in Bethle.
ofertory anthem-"My Soul Doth Magni-
=, fy the Lord III Henry i., Smart
Anthem-"Praise the Lord, Jerusalem
Maunder
ATLANTIC CONGREGATIONAL.
At the Atlantic Congregational church there
will be Christmas services Sunday at 1898
o'clock in the morning. The programme Of
music will be:
Star of Bethlehem" ................. P1uegler
Bethlehem .............. .......... Shelley
In the evening the programme of music
Will De.
Jubilate in E fat .............. Dudley Buck
Soprano Solc-"Christ Child
Duet" Rejoice in the Lord"
Sing, Heavens Understandable rnby
ST. JOHNS CHURCH.
ST. Johns choir under the direction of Prof
Rim, will render the following music for
Christmas: At o'clock: Mass in Honor Of
St. Louis" by La Hache. with the Christmas
hymn, "Adeste Fidelis" during communion.
At high mass. 1880. Mass in A. by f. X.
Schmidt, with offertory "Jubilate Dec" grand
chorus). by Mochenthaler; ''Veni Creator by
Millard quartette and chorus. Soloists: Mrs
Mcmahon Miss HAYES, Messrs. Slater and
Egermann; Miss Nora Clinton as assistant
organiSt.
HOUSE OF HOPE.
An eclectic programme for both morning
and evening will be presented by the quar-
tette choir. On Sunday morning, an an
them by the American composer. Arthur
Foote, a most beautiful. devotional writing,
will be sung, Arise, Shine" Fosters
There Were Shepherds" and Goodrich's
carol with solo from the Messiah, rejoice
Greatly" by Mr.. De Wolf, complete the morn
ing programme. In the evening there will be
these numbers:
Authenticated on EARTH
Mrs II. II. A. Beach
Authenticity Shall Not Hunger nor
Hymn-''The Christ Child Whitney Coombs
Duet-"The Angel of Light Whitney CCOmbs
Hymn-"While Shepherds Watched =
Goodrich
Carol ........." once Again. o Blessed Time"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-25
KENNEDY,s CLOSE CALL.
A Little More and He Would Have
Been Killed.

William Kennedy got his arm caught in a
large cog wheel in the New Brighton packing
house, breaking the arm in three places, and
ting. and while working near the machinery
it is supposed he slipped In trying to ex-
tricate himself with the other hand. the lit
tie finger was taken off. Engineer Dyson
stopped the engine at once, or Kennedy
would have been killed. He is in very bad
shape as it is. He is being treated at st.
JoseDhs hospital.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-25
GETTING AROUND 1T.
Olympic Finds u Way to Run With
out a License.


out a License.
Manager Sodini, of the Olympic theater, hiss
decided that he will not mandamus the city
clerk in order to secure license for his the
alter for Christmas week. The ordinance pro-
vides that only entertainments where an ad-
mission fee is charged must have license,
and Mr. Sodini, with the assistance of his
attorney, E. j. Darragh, has figured it out
that, instead of paying money for a legal
fight, it would be cheaper to charge no ad-
mission for his show. The result of his de-
cision is that during the holiday week there
will be no admission fee charged at the
Olympic. After Jan. 1, or as soon after that
date as the assembly has concurred in the
action Of the aldermen in fixing the license
foe the theater, the charging Of an admis-
sion fee may be resumed. Mr.. Sodini said
last evening that he had no doubt but that
the assembly would fix the license for the
theater as adopted by the board of aldermen.
If there was to be any trouble with the city
authorities about the running Of the place,
he would close up rather than have a fight
on his hands.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-25

We call the attention of our readers
TO the special notice of The State Saw
ings Bank under announcements.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-25
ASSAULTED AN OFFICER.
Christmas Eve Row in an Arcade
Street Saloon.

Tatrolman Urbanski, of the Margaret street
station, was called into the saloon at Arcade
and Lawson streets at 10 o'clock last even
ing to quiet a disturbance between three Of
the patrons of the place. He was assaulted
h one of the trio and struck on the head
with a billiard cue. Mike Halnacek and Al
bert Aimo, two of the parties to the row,
were arrested. The third man, and the one
who it is claimed struck the officer, escaped.
Grbansk had a couple of scalp wounds
dressed by DR.. Binder.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-25
GA SToRIA.
Tae FAC II
''s '7s !; 'zH2zzzSu + s:;;E
ONE MAIL DELIVERY

t'OF IitS EINFtOSVb VI tHe UbtUHLCc
Department.
There will be one morning delivery from
the postoffice today. Maj. Hardacre reports
that the holiday business has been some
what in excess Of the business of last year.
The packages sent out have. on the average,
exceeded in weight those of last year.
Wide-awake dealers consult the wishes of
customers. and Go lct offer something just
as gcod" when you ask for an advertised ar
title. ~r
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-25

Large Display of Presents.
See Adam Fetsch's large stock OF
smokers presents.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-25

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets All
druggists refund money if it fails to cure 25c
The genuine has L. B. @. on each tablet.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-25
STOLE THE PRIESTS HORSE.
FIR. LAWYER Had to Take Gable Car
Home.

Father John ]. Lawler of the cathedral.
last night paid a visit to the archepiscopal
residence where Mgr. Martinelli is a guest.
The cathedral parish pastor drove up in
buggy, drawn by a gray horse, but when
ne came out to return TO his own domicils
he could not find either horse or buggy. The
police are looking for the thief CT thieves
City Treasurer Horst kindly remembered
the staff of the G o b in the midst Of
the holiday season. Two boxes of cigars with
the city treasurer's compliments indicate that
the sings of politics are forgotten when
Christmas time is at hand. City Clerk Jen-
ser was equally thoughtful and magnani-
NOUS
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-25

PEOPLES CHURCH.
At the Peoples church there will be serv-
ices at 10 o'clock, with holy communion by
DR.. Smith at II O'Clock. DR.. Smith will speak
ON the subject: care We Ready for An Ad-
vent?" The musical programme will be-
THUS Speaketh the Lord Of Hosts" .Stainer
'Hark! the Herald angels. Sing
~ Mendelssohn
1.-THE Light of the World, ........,A Adams
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-25

1T Came Upon the Midnight Clear" Willis
Zion, Awake" -. -. -. 80. -. Costa-Root
Angels From the Realms Of Glory
Smart
The choir will be arranged to a chorus CT
thirty voices, Mr.. Titcomb organist; Mr..
Rhys-Herbert musical director.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-25

ST. PHILIPS MISSION.
| At st. Philips Mission there will be a
| celebration Of the holy communion at 8
o'clock Christmas morning. The programme
1 of music will be-
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-28

especially with dalmatics. Women who
love frippcry will be thoroughly satisfied
with the prevailing mode.
Long rcdingotcs arc worn and are TO
DO worn, rs are princess gowns Tho lat
ter arc growing in favor continually They
have tho effect of making the figure seem
moro slender and moro elegant, but re-
quiro very careful fitting. 1t is far moro
difficult to fit II princess gown than TO fit
an ordinary bodice, and many drcssmak-
crs who are quite capable OF turning out
IL perfect corsagc fail when it comes to n
ono piece costume: Tho darts, the hip
seams and the side seams of tho bacll all
require different treatment from that given
to a bodice
Tho sketch shows n princess gown of
black moirc Ii has very slight train
ana either side of the tablicr is adorned by
quill of coqrillcs of lace held by IL bow of
blaci satin at the top and framed by en-
broidcrics of jet. Tho skirt is plain in
front and forms thrco largo godcts behind.
Tho bodice is trimmed with largo revers
embroidered with jet, making II square
collar ut the back and 1nclosing a jabot of
coquillcs of lace i'll front. Tho close sleeves
OF MORO are embroidered with Jet and
adorned Mt tho shoulder by coquilles of
lace. The collar is of emerald green satin.
the neck and sleeve frils of black lace.
The toquc of emerald green satin is en-
broidcrcd with gold and trimmed with gold
coiorcd plumes. JUDO CHoLLET.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-28
A.J.EyANs. F.N.Burr. c.B.pRicE
EVANS, BUTT & PRICE,
Successors to Evans Bro.l
HARDWARE.
Keep Full and Complete Line of
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Hardware Trade. We Invite
an Inspection of Our Stock and
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q Campbell Avenue.

New Y ork ana was apparently delighted to
sec me. Ho at once commenced talking
ABOUT tho country. All, he continued, 1T
lsa glorious country. i have made $780,
OOO. This was moro than could stand.
bad already given him long shake of
tho hand, but could not resist the i'm
pulse to shake his hand again, thinking
all the time of my financial condition. So
l seized his hand again anu shook it Wig
orously, assuring him that was delighted
to hear of his good luck. We talked over
tho matter, and in my enthusiasm shook
his hand third time, expressing my salts
faction at his good fortune.
A Friend Indeed.
"Wo passed long time together, ho d.
lating all the while upon the flnc country
1t was in which to make money. At length
pulled out tho note and presented it To
him. l shall never forget the sudden
change from wreaths of smiles to IN clon-
CATION of physiognomy expressive of min
gied surprise and disgust which camc over
his features on seeing that note He took
1t In his hands and examined it carefully;
he turned it over and looked Mt it's back,
and then MT its face again, and then, rs it
were, at both sides at onco. a last lie said
III a sharp tone, That's my signature and
began to calculate tho interest; that ascer-
tanned, ho paid mo the full amount due II
remember rightly, ho paid me $40 in
Spanish douboons, but some of it may
have been in gold dust. If it had not been
for this lucky incident, should have been
psnniless before night"
Some of Justice Fields carly experiences
III California read like romanccs. may in
future letters quote further from his man
uS,riEt - >~-.