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BROWNS REVENGE.
he Plans to Get Even with His Bet.
ter Half,

Hello, Brown. Been Christmas shop
ping!" asked the man with the fur-bned
overcoat of the man with the bundles.
"Yes. I've been buying some little thing
for my wife," replied the man with the
packages.
"You have! That's good. ! 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"
II have bought her razor, a box of cigars,
a meerschaum pipe, and few little thinss a
the kind"
"For your wife? Why, man, you must b
crazy!"
Eyes, they are for my wife, as told you."
Good heavens, Brown! What is the mat
the worst sort"
"Oh, no. l am just getting even with
her."
Il don't understand"
"Well, you see last year she gave Ne
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. ! have
determined, however, that l shall have
something that is suitable for me, so have
bought them as Christmas presents for
her."
II say, Brown. You are 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.
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New Year Greeting.

b wee. sweet one. with. the clustering
curls,
And the eyes so darkly blue.
|Ith the ruby lips and the two white pearls
That ever are peeping through,
kend you a kiss, where'er you may be,
knd greeting full Of cheer.
ky the angels comfort and care for thee.
IND grant thee glad New Year.
bonny youth, with noble brow.
IND the full. untroubled eye.
hose only song Is Of pleasure now.
nd Joy In the by-and-by,
END my message across the sea,
Hope on with never q fear. -
kh long and gay may thy journey be.
wish thee glad New Year.
! aged one, with the snowy hair.
md the feeble step and slow.
b voice that Joined in the midnight
prayer
Vas strangely faint and low.
rect thee now. but look to see
| the Boatman draweth near,
md I speak no word. since know for
thee 49, g
od bringeth Glad New Year.
-Lalia Mitchell. In Ladies' World.
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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 remarkable sight. He had
a jolly red old face, and such twinkling,
merry eyes! He wore long white beard,
which almost covered his broad, crimson
waistcoat. His ample white hair was sur
mounted by crown of holly loaded with
berries, and toys peeped out from every
pocket of his long green coat. He carried in
his right hand stout staff covered with
thick ivy. He laughed all round as he sat
down, until everyone laughed again, and he
said: "a Merry Christmas and 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. Sc
pater got up and made another little speech
such as no one else could make. Some of il
made them laugh, and some of it made then
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-23

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, "it wasn't exactly Santa Claus.
But it was relative Of his-indeed, some
people said, his brother. He meant Father
Christmas!"
The mouths of the little ones opened wide
with astonishment, 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 himsclf-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 ut home. Nobody OBJ.
jected, and Just as he rose to carry out this
considerate attention there was n tremen-
dous double knock and ring at the front door.
After an interval of breathless expectation,
the servants entered, loaded with parcels,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-23

WV Nobody mlnoeu
i much except themselves; but then
! minded a good deal, which made up
it.
owever, when the estrangement had
I'D for whole fortnight-fully ten days
Pnd the usual period-their friends be-
J concerned; and as it drew near Christ
day the pater was quite angry.
Those two young ools'might just as wei!
it t'up now as 60 moping about all
high Christmas time and spelling every
|else's fun," he grumbled. And the dear
mater spoke OF them with sorrowful
y OF the head. Could not the pater give
hint that Agsie was fretting! FER
il he were to drop in one evening to see
children, now baby was growing so!
pater thought that, as Aggie was ma
sister. and ten years younger according
e unimpeachable testimony OF the
Bible, it was rather matter for
ly advice. So neither interviewed, and
enth Tor was it the eleventhO parting
Forever had lasted three weeks on
tmas eve. At this point all the family
y that something must be done.
you don't speak to Aegie, shall have
eak to her myself" said pater, firmly,
put on the Santa Claus coat with the
pckets, to sally forth in the morning.
no, my dear, / really can't ask poor old
to eat humble.pie. don't consider
he was to blame at all. He-was prac-
bound to 60 and play for his club
aiternoon, and she could have gone to
ow just as well in the evening. Women
will understand that men" "Oh,
. l, Tn
you, my dear, always excepting you;
ou are unique" Then mater laughed
be kissed her. "Oh, but l hope you
john" she said, coaxingly. Poor
has been crying her eyes out all the
but she's too proud to make overtures,
she owns she was partly to blame.
could bring him round, now, to pay
mpliments of the season to me, or to
,e childreni' "Umph!" said pater,
shortly, Il shall lose my train If l
hy longer; and ought to have caught
bne before, really" Mater didn't
him any further. She saw twinkle
eye: and she had been married to him
be years, and knew his ways, you see.
presumably, he remembered when
whose chief he was) looked into his
room about lunch time to pay his
IS; You're coming round tomorrow
bon, of course. old mani" said pater,
most everyday tone. But Tom looked
|um and shook his head. "Nonsense!
|ted pater wrathfully. "you were the
OF the family before Miss Aegie came
with us; the little mink. You'd never
the youngsters on Christmas day?
and Dot are always asking about
Tom, and I'm sure the boy will re-
YOU. He's growing fine big chap
nd walks all over the place; he fell
airs twice last week" ''No, no. old
treplied Tom, miserably, 81 can't
really can't. I've got lot OF things
round for the kids, bless their little
and ] thought you wouldn't mind if
something for the mater; you'v We al
fen, awfully kind to me, both of you.
nsht little present for Ag, to.have
Y IN case she-we-perhaps we
ver-hut--." AT this point the view
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The Cali.

Behold a white-robed angel at my door:
Crying amid the darkness Of the night:
"Ope thou thy heart before the GAVIN q
light.
And let me take thy hand and lead thes
o'er
The chasm Of dull gloom. Fear not! fun
store
OF Gods great Jewels have I for thy
sight;
Come forth, and follow where the way
Ii white,
And leave old sorrows on thy tear-sweSe
noor.'
Il IL the New Year calling thus to me.
And my soul fears to take her wiuing
hand:
Yet I must go-Time holds the magic key.
And I should tread the unknown. ope1
land
with song and hope-with courage unds-
fled:
And 20 I go-with faith. as would chin
Charles Hanson Towne. in Ladies' Wori4.
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right. when she began to cry bit. because
she was very nice little sister-in-law, really
YOU know -Only men never Will under.
stand!',-as mater says. ,,,
Next morning, of course, the children
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-23
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
I dunno whether 1 want it t freeze oe
snow."-Detroit Free Press.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-23

!; !: ::
G HEN the year Is new,
oJ2I sAVKW my dear.
GtS&s When the year IL
m ,SSH new,
NSS kS&SR Let ds make a prom
xhs1,.Sy .EEs ise here.
- Little ] and you.
:. Not to fall to quar-
reling
Over every tiny thing.
Rut 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 i,
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 q storm.
Come ice and snow, SO loves dear glow
Turn all our gray to gold!
Laura E. Richards. in Youths Companion.
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Probably a Pleasant One.

walkn' beneath the mistletoe may be L
mistake on the part NV young lady, but
can assure her it is likely tew be veTY
pleasant one.-N. Y. Truth.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-23

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
nut his hand on her shoulder very kindly,
and whispered something about all coming
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-12-23

Tnen ! Deg" "
think
I'll write to Santa Claus about
The things / want to fill
MY stockings.-He won't get the note
But I pretend he will.
/ slip 1t in the envelope,
And put 1t with the mail, 4
And beg mamma to send II
BY the postman. without fal;
And thank her when find 1t gone,
For doing what bid:
know she never sent II OF,
But pretend she did.
/ take my stockings Christmas Eve
And by the chimney side
hang them, while wish that they
Were twice as long and wide;
And wonder how the chimney
Let's him down. that jolly man!
or course know It truly can't,
But pretend 1t can!
And when on Christmas morning,
All the things I wanted SO.
Are sticking from my stocking topss
Or standing in a row,
hug and kiss my mother.
And my father. too. because
know It's mostly them, though
Pretend It's Santa Claus!
Mrs. George Archibald. In GOOD House-
keeping.
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~ ~

anyhow, if they remember pater's speech,
he may be relied upon to bring what
heartily wish them-A Merry Christmas,
and Happy New Year!-J. A. Flynn, in
st. Paul's QIondon).
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"Eph, want to give you nice fat tur.
key for Christmas" said Col. Hawker.
Oats berry kin, cunnel, but I'd fer
two.dollar bill efs all de same to you. Kris
Kringle allus pears to leab turkey ut my
house de night afoh Christmas. Detroit
Free Press
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-03

Trains and daily between Cleveland
and Thrichsville. all other trains daily ex-
PASSENGERS between Wheeling Martins
Ferry. Beiiaire and Bridgeport, take Elec-
tric Railway. u. G. CARREL,
~ G. p. A. Cleveland. o.
O. r. WOOD. T. P. A.. Wheeling. w va.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-03

Of support Chicago racsi2fs were 2;9
cars, against "a the previous day q
the previous year, and outward inspec-
ton was 81 ,184 bushels Minneapolis
and Duluth reported 753 cars, against
355 the like day OF 1896. The Atlantic
port clearances amounted in wheat ana
Hour to $4,000 bushels; 742 600 bushels
of which was in the shape OF wheat
The primary market receipts were Tor
the first day in some months subStan-
TALLY below 100000 bushels, the
quantity for the day being $4,000 BUSH
els, but for last year the total was
only 425,000 bushels. A cablegram
from Argentine was reported as say
ing that crop prospects were less Ia
vorable, but another was received
stating that harvest in more northern
sections of the country was progress
ing favorable A temporary spuTt was
caused by the heaviness OF the Attain
tic port clearances of wheat and hour,
and the much smaller total in the
western primary market receipts than
the recent average. may advanced on
this to 90ssc. But local bears soon
disposed Of the large clearances by
the claim that they would swamp tne
people they were going to. A report
from Minneapolis to the effect that
the yards there were filling up with
cars, which would be loaded Win
wheat for Chicago, caused great weak
ness late in the day, May selling as
low as 891kc. New York's report 81
sixty loads for export and some help
from the December bulls caused re-
action to 9Oe near the close, May vino
ing up at 69B@90c. December, now
ever, got no support, and closed lac
lower at CSC.
Corn was more active and very weak,
closing at nc decline Country orders
were reported to be liberal and shipping
business was made difficult by the ir-
regular rates The action of wheat and
lower cables were also bear factors,
and selling at times was quite pro-
nounced. led by elevator and receiving
interests. The demand was limited
and confined chiefly to shorts. Clear
ances were $4,000 bushels. Receipts
were 363. May ranged from 291sc 10
2S1ac, and closed at 2SA@2S5sc.
Oats were weaker and closed almost
at the bottom with a Nc decline There
was a fair trade. The market was af-
I6CleQ especially NY tAS WuOaC Va o1.A'
and there was also selling against the
purchase of corn. Some holders who
went long in anticipation of rally af-
ter Deceber l, liquidated, adding to the
weakness. The buying was principal
ly by commission houses and shorts.
Receipts were 1868 cars. Seaboard
clearances were 36S,o00 bushels. May
ranged from 221sc to 21% @217sc, clos
ing at 21Bc.
Provisions were dull and did not
move over SC in either direction from
yesterdays closing quotations. There
was some disappointment over stocks,
figures showing less decrease than eX-
pected, but the hog market had a
steadying influence Demand for cash
products was only fair. At the close
January pork was unchanged at SS.15;
January lard, S4.221A, and January ribs
unchanged, 21ac lower, at SALTY.
Estimated receipts Friday: Wheat,
$50 cars; Oats, $50 cars; Hogs, $4,000
head
ASSOCIATED PRESS QUOTATIONS.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-03
PRODUCE.

From the private wire of T. o. NJ. Davis
& Co., Local Brokers, Exchange Bank
Building.
Chicago, December 2.-The wheat
market experienced a slow opening
Thursday, with prices of both options
1sc decline, May starting at 90Ac split
and December at $3.50. Liverpool ca
bles at 1870 p. M, showed A@%d de-
cline. The Price Current this week,
in it's crop summary declared the wheat
crop situation favorable Advices from
Duluth were to the effect that there
are about 100000 bushels under char
ter to clear from that port previous to
the close of navigation. The greater
part of this amount is for Chicago
Late Argentine news was not so favor
able, estimates of the expectation sur
plus of thot country being reduced to
20,000,C00 bushels Trade was narrow
and in consequence the general senti-
ment seemed to favor low prices, De-
cember displaying the most weakness
as result of the Duluth news. May de-
clined to 90c split and December to
$3.50. Brokers representing the De-
cember bulls were moderate buyers of
the May option. Late English cables
came easier, and despite the heavy
clearances of wheat and flour, the mar
ket sought lower level and after noon
May sold S91a, recovering to 1878 near
one o'clock. The close was very
steady.
Corrected daily by T. o. NJ La lis &
Co.. Brokers. Exchange Bank Building.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-03

Commission house husness was con
siderably increased and comprised or
ders to buy all the principal issues.
Union Pacific opened with simultaneous
sales Of 1850 shares at 251a to a
against 245s last night, on the report
that the Attorney General would make
concessions to the Union Pacific Reor-
ganization Committee in regard to the
sale of the Kansas Pacific The Grang-
ers were strong and dealings were very
heavy. with the Keene brokers
prominently identified on the buying
side. p, p, c. & st. L. and Illinois
Central showed gains of y per cent.
Consolidated Gas opened of " and then
Immediately rallied point. There was
no pressure on the market, but increas-
ed railroad earnings and the belief that
the coming session of Congress will be
quiet one helped the upward move
ment. London, however, sold between
$4,000 and $4,000 shares of various
stocks during the forenoon. The mar
ket became buoyant and buying was
very confident. Sugar and the Changers
were in special demand, but the whole
list tended upward. Sugar sold up to
141h. Consolidated Gas stiffened three
points and gains Of over point were
recorded in numerous stocks. Union
Pacific lost 1h and Burlington point
and slightly easier tone developed on
realizing. Sugar went down point
and the general list small fractions.
Business became less animated on the
decline; an attempt was made to rally
and some shares reached top figures,
but liberal offerings of other stocks kept
the general list unsettled without de-
cided change in other direction. Toward
the close traders were inclined to take
profits and the entire list weakened
considerably.
Corrected daily by T. o. NJ Davis &
Co., Brokers, Exchange Bank Building.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-03
LIVE STOCK.

CHICAGO, December 2-There was re-
nwed weakness in cattle sales being on
dressed beef steers up TO 81 9OG5 10 for
choice shipping beeves the greater part
OF the cattel crossing the scales at 81 log
sec.
Calves sold at $ 1905 S. for best grades.
Butchers and caEners' cattle went at
81 15G3 so
Hogs. quite active; sales largely at
s. 3oa3 IS coarse packing hogs sold at
So 2Ods %, and prime butcher weights at
50 1903 So
Sheep and lambs were steady. Sheep
were wanted at 81 S5d3 90 for the poorest
up to 81 Got IS for the best. Lambs sod
at s. 1904 co for culls UP TO s. 0oQS 65 for
choice to prime focks.
Receipts-Cattle, 12,0o0 head; hogs, $500
head; sheep, 1900 head.
CINCINNATI, December 2.-Hogs, act
i've at s. 1913 IS.
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DRY GOODS.

NEW YORK, December 1.-The dry
goods market to-day shows easier conui-
tons for buyers; a. reduction in print
cloths reported on sales at Fall River yes
terday and very low prices fixed on fancy
spring prints of the Simpson line have
made it possible for buyers TO trade prac-
tically at their own terms.
been the new prices made on the Simp-
son goods as follows: Blacks and whites,
414c; silve rgrays. 414c; solid black 4Ac
tiree-uuarter percols 4Ac; Shepard. 4Ac:
Novelty fancy prints 41zc; and staple
prints &c per yard.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-03

q.
Stocks-The character Of the buying
OF the last few days was disclosed by
to-day's result on the stock exchange.
The day opened with every appearance
of yesterdays sharp demand for stock
being still in force. The lower prices
from London were ignored and large
orders placed on special stocks caused
sharp advances in the whole market.
The amount of commission house buy
ing indicated a considerable awaken
ing of outside interest. The buying of
the Changers, Sugar and Union Paci-
fic was especially bold and confident,
and by the close of the first hour the
market had become very buoyant and
some sharp advances in prices had
been obtained. Then, without any di-
minution of activity, IT became evident
that the advance in prices had come
to a stop and that a heavy realizing
movement was in progress. When Su-
gar fell a point and the general list
showed an active deci1ne, the market
became dull, and efforts were made to
rally it by pushing up the price of spe-
cial stocks. First, New Jersey Central
then Peoples Gas and Rock Island
were pushed up by manipulation. But
this plan proved unavailing to effect
q renewal of the advance, and during
the final hour the tone of the market
had become decidedly weak and there
was lively throwing overheard of
stocks to save losses. The bears added
the pressure of short sales and before
long had succeeded in wiping out al
most every gain on the list. Net
losses were not large in any important
case, but the fall in prices from the
high point was marked, extending to
points in Sugar. points in Consoii-
dated Gas, about points in many of
the specialties and over a point in the
Changers and many leading active
stocks. The news of the day was not
important in it's relations to the stock
market and much of it was favorable.
The forecast of the Presidents mes
sage sent out by the Associated Press
had a reassuring effect. Relief was
felt over the prospects that western
railroad rates would be shortly re-
stored. Reports that an adjustment
was probable between the government
and the Union Pacific reorganization
committee over the Kansas division
of the road, gave special strength TO
Union Pacific and was sustaining
factor in the general market. There
was some selling of stocks for London
account, but it was without much eff
feet and was about concluded by the
time the reaction set in in this mar
ket.
The market for bonds was broad,
active and strong. Sales for the first
hour footed up to value of over a
million and a half dollars. Total
Bales for the day were S4,690000
United States bonds were steady and
ne .nG
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-03

From New York. philadelphia and Bal
timore, $50 a. M. daily -,
Washington Express, 400 p. m daliy.
Cumberland accommodation, 4:30 p. M
except Sunday.
Grafton accommodation, 1910 a. m ,
daily.