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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-12-23
CHRISTMAS GIVING.
1t has Upon 1t the Stamp of the Di.
vine and the Spiritual.

The fact that Christmas giving is an ex.
change OF things often not needed, and that
1t tends to mutual loss rather than mutual
gain-which is the law of barter-elevates il
far above trade. The perennial benevolence
which finds its expression in Christmas Civ
ing has the stamp of the divine and the
spiritual upon it, and it argues that there is
something more in man than the mere mate.
rialist sees there.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-12-23
Mamma's Fault.

Mamma, I'm afraid that money you gave
me TO spend for Christmas won't go round 3"
Not go roundE'
No, mamma, not after get what want
myself"
Why, you eXtravagant little scamp!"
II all your fault, mamma; you
shouldn't have encouraged such 'spensivc
tastes IN me.'-Clcveland Plain Dealer
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-12-23
"A Suggestion.

If you find it so difficult to keep your New
Years resolutions, perhaps it would be
good idea to make few bad ones this time,
for change. For instance, you might re-
solve TO be cross to your wife (if YOU have
one) every day during the year. and then
give her gentle words and loving kisses in
stead. You can thus be consistent with
your past record, and may possibly be a bet
ter man when another year rolls around.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-12-23

look; and beholdl the hay is all gone, and
the shoes are brimming over with toys and
sweetmeatsl Then the children clap their
hands with glee. and wish they could only
nave walked in time TO see the pony MUNICH
ing his oats. That would have been such
funl-Ella f. Mosby. in St. Nicholas.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-12-23
Sacred Trees.

The oaks upon which the mistletoe grew
were sacred to the Druids in days of old, and
they used TO worship under them in the
most solemn and devout way. When hung
up IN room or hall, the beautiful pearly
berries were thought TO possess the power OF
Keeping away evil spirits and influences.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-12-23
Sensible Jimmie.

Jimmie" asked his mother, "why are
YOU so persistent about going 20 your Cnce
Johns for Christmas"
Cause he hain't got none Of them smoke
consumers on his chimbleys Santa Claus
kin git inter his house. Detroit Free
Press
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-12-23
The Next Want.

There" she said, with a sigh of relief.
I've got a locomotive, wagon, a mechanic
al acrobat and hose reel. That ought to
satisfy the dear little angel"
1T ought to, but it WON'T" said her hus-
band. "The little villain will want a ham
mer TO smash them with. Cincinnati En-.
Quirer.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-12-23
What She Will Do.

Maude-Oh, Clara, I've just bought the
loveliest pink shawl for a Christmas pres
ent.
Clara-Yes; whom are you going to give it
to?
Il don't know. It's so pretty think
will keep it myself IN. Y. Commercial
Advertiser
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-12-23
The True Spirit.

Gift giving at Christmas time is. or
ought to be, nothing more than manifes-
tation of the Christmas spirit, which Is un-
selfish, seeking only to make others happy.
Every one who has been moved by this
spirit has realized the truth of the saving:
ut is more blessed to give than to re-
ceive
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-12-23

More precious far than fleeing gold.
Goodnight, sweet year wherein / read
Pun many a page with rare delight;
Thy latest hour will soon have fed
~. pleasant year. sweet year. goodnight!
Goodnight. sad year. that reft away
Some hopes I cherished: gave the pain
OF disillusion: dimmed the day
With wrecks OF labor wrought In vain.
Goodnight. sad year. that sometimes knew
My pillow wet with bitter tears.
Good might, sad year. that drlfteth too
Far hence on Times black sea OF years
Good night. bllthe year. that to the home
Came smiling with so gay a face.
Badc roses bloom I'm hall and room,
sent small feet pnttering through the
place
That woke such bells OF melody
As touch the eternal chords that ring
where eVermore the ransomed be
And saints for aye behold the King
Good-night. brave year. that gave me
strength,
And helped my VIII TO overcome
In struggles, where the foe at length
Banlcd and beaten, left me dumb,
YET thrilling with victorious song
Goud night, brave year! 1 fain would
keep
Thy secret still TO right the wrong,
But thou art weary. Rest and sleep.
Goodnight, o year most sorrowful.
Seon from the earth side, ache and loss
And clOuced dawns. and dear ones gone.
Have deeply stamped thee with the cross.
Goodnight. sorrowful. sweet year.
Sweet with the promise Of the day,
where heavcn'5 own morning shall appear
And all the shadows flee away.
Mrs. Margaret +. Sangster. In Congrcga-
tioralist.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-12-23

The children OF Belgium have a charming
Christmas legend about Santa Claus pony.
They always place their wooden sabots on
the windOw.ledge, stuffed full OF oats. hay.
and fodder for the dear Christmas pony"
in the early morning they run ON tiptoe TO
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-12-23

arms about the neck
of the bogus Santa
Claus, Blinky felt that
there was n breaking
up in his chest. When
she kissed him and
told him how they all
loved him, Blinky used
his sleeve with it's
snowy coating of wool
to relieve the dimness
of his vision.
AS they chung TO
Blinky and chorused
their greetings, he was
confused as never be-
fore in his professional
career as a burglar.
His first impulse was
to go out and loot some
toy store and deliver
"A wagon load of the
proceeds at the big
house. But, for some
reason he could not
understand, this was
utterly repugnant TO
his new feelings. He
took the "trusty" serv-
ant into the hallway,
said something that
put that unworthy in
a tremble, slipped him
a OIL and sternly told
him TO be back in half
an hour.
When the children
sh ould have been
asleep in bed, the older
members of the family
returned TO find them
in the midst of a romp
that filled the great
house with merriment.
Blinky was ma king
good time around the
room on all tours with
the children on his
back, not playing horse,
as Ben proudly an
nounced, but ePphant.
About them was a pro-
fusion of gifts that the
servants had brought
and Blinky, in his as.
sumed role, had dis
tributed in a way to
win the hearts of the
youngsters. The mas
ter of the house was
surprised, but not so
IN UGH so as Blinky,
whose instructive inn
pulse was to jun p
through a window.
But the little ones were
DANGEROUSLY singing his
praises. To them he
was Santa Claus, and
he looked the part. He
was accepted as some
good-hearted eccentric
and again made wei
rcp,o IL eel. -
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-12-23
Why Not for a Whole Year,

Christmas comes but oncet q year." said
Uncle Eben, but dar ain no jections ter
anybody's maxim dc cheerfulness an lin
crosby oh it hold ovuh foh y months. ef he
wants ter Washington Star.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-12-23
Don't Make a MISTAKE

just because your wife tells you 10 buy
her something useful, don't think she will
be satisfied If you send her home a barrel
of fiour-N Y. Truth.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-12-23

immense amount of self-respect that night.
and now for several years has been in charge
of the stables at the big house. looking after
the premises and the children with faith.
funess that makes him Observation-Disclosures
Free Press
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-12-23

HATS that, Lucy?"
The man lying on
the low cot in the
light OF the lamp on
Il table at one side of
a little cabin turned
his head to one side
and listened.
The young girl
bent over him and
for a moment looked
into the wan face
lint brilliant black
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-12-23

The girl looked away afraid TO let him sec
her troubled face; but his hand frightened
its grip at her wrist.
The stoic,ll Indian at the door did not
stir. lie had braced himself like an iron
post and seemed obliviOus to everything but
the act lac WAS performing. Lucy wondered
how long he could hold the door against the
men outside. She did not hear them now.
but She did not doubt that they still stood
on the stoop ready to take advantage of any.
thing in their favor.
suddenly heavy blow struck the door
and Lucy heard hci name spoken.
She lett Paul and went forward.
We've come to the wedding girl" said
voice and there WAS a half suppressed laugh
OH the outside.
Lucy did not speak but her heart came
into her throat unbidden and with a thrill
Of tenor.
1--WE know he's here. Something spared
him spared him for you, girl" continued
tho spokcfmau of the band I'VE only want
TO sec him and ask him few questions
Buiyour mission means more than that.
spoke Lucy. clasping her hands as she
spoke y on are the men from across the
divide you arc from Death Valley camp"
sizes located w. squarcly,' shc heard
rough voice say. - on can't fool the girl
in there Tell her something else"
Lucy face seemed 60 flush at these words
and rIic looked 90 tnc Indian
White girl no believe thc woiycsy" said
he, bis dltk csc falling upon her lOr a mo
mpui
The mountain maid shook her head.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-12-23
Shared the Common Lot.

Were YOU ever held up"
u should say So"
when"
Every Christmas. Chicago Record.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-12-23

RiIl lufntu size SdN
Paul sitting bolt up
right, his gaze rivetcd
upon her.
"Why don't the boys
Gomez" he asked.
With a sharp cry
Lucy threw herself
upon the floor beside
the miner.
They don't care for
me. What's the mat
ter with the Katydid
mine, Lucy ?"
ITS all right" was
the forcedanswcr from
the mountain girl.
"The boys will come.
They can't get away
just now
Crash! came some.
thing against the door,
and the Indian seemed
lifted from the floor
as he rccled away, but
for "A second only.
Again he braccd him
self and hiscycsseem
to emit sparks of fire.
"Wc want Paul
Paul, the mine boss!"
came from outside.
we have come for
him and"
Lucy turned back
and caught up the bar
ricade, but the Indian
swept the profTered
plank aside.
His feathers touched
the door; the heron
plumagc in his longhair
brushed the planks.
but his muscles did
not culver.
"Theboys! the boysl
| say, Lucy" came
from the sufferer
couch. I'm going
back to the Katydid
myself and find them"
"No, no! You can't
60" and Lucy again
threw herself beside
Paul and pushed him
gently back. They
are out there"
The boys, Lucy?"
asked the victim of the
plot.
Yes, yesl"
A strange light came
into Paul's eyes and
his long fingers fas-
tened themselves about
Lucy's white wrist.
What's to- NOR
row. he asked, catch
ing her eye.
Its New Year
day"
II I thought so.
And the boys are com.
ing to the wedding?'
~ III
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-12-23

you know what will happen if catch
you under the mistletoe, - simpered Chump-
ley.
Yes, and Pm so hopelessly absent mind
Cd she simpercd in responsible
Free Press.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-07
DYNAMITE
WAS USED.
Work of DeSperadOeS on
a Missouri Road.
THEY HELD UP A TRAIN.
Express Safe ASSailed but There
Was No Explosion.
THEY HELD UP A TRAIN.
THIRD ROBBERY WITHIN A YEAR

Kansas City, Oct. 7.-Bandits held up
q Chicago and Alton express train last
night at point less than six miles from
Kansas City The robbery is the third
occurring on that road within year,
all within 10 miles of this city.
The Chicago and st. Louis express,
which pulled out of the union depot
at $50 last night, was stopped by eight
masked men at Evanston, a suburban
stopping place just beyond Washington
Park. Evanston is about eight miles
nearer to Kansas City than Blue Cut
made famous by the notorious James
gang, and which was the scene of two
previous robberies on the Chicago and
Alton this year, one on Dec. % last. and
one on Oct. % last.
The train was stopped at Evanston
siding by the explosion of torpedos which
had been placed on the track. When
the conductor ana brakemen went out
to ascertain the cause Of the trouble
they were covered with revolvers in
thH hands of four of the eight road
agents. The other four quickly covered
the engineer and fireman. The brake
men were compelled 20 uncouple the bag
gage and express cars from the pas
senger coaches. While this was being
cone one of the robbers busted himself
by going through the pockets Of Con-
ductor Graves, who was robbed Of s22
In the meantime the bandits at the
head of the train ordered Engineer Vo-
lette and his fireman to climb out of
the cab. The engineer hesitated until
a pistol ball was sent whistling by his
ears. He and his fireman climbed down
quickly, and two of the robbers inn
mediately took their places. The others
of the bandit crowd jumped aboard the
baggage and express cars. This part
OF the train they ran up the track to-
ward Independence about a quarter Of
q mile. There they compelled the fright
ened express messenger TO open the door
of his car. The door once opened, they
dragged the messenger by the legs. The
messenger was compelled to walk back
toward the other portion of the train.
After securing complete possession OF
the engine and baggage and express
cars. the bandits placed "a sticks OF
dynamite On the big safe and then
lifted the smaller way safe on top Of
1t. They applied the match. but for
some reason the explosive did not go
off. Apparently they were afraid to
return to the express car. for after walt
ing a few minutes for the expected ex-
posion they hurriedly left the place.
The trainmen who had been left behind
with the passenger coaches waited
reasonable length OF time for the rob-
bcrs to complete their work. and then ran
ahead 20 the engine and two cars. After
come delay for they too were afraid OF
the dynamite. they succeeded In lifting
down the small safe. throwing out the
dynamite. The engine was then run
back 10 the train and coupled on. and
after a full two hours delay the express
resumed the journey toward ST Louis.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-07
EAST PROVIDENCE.
pus ness Transacted by the Town COun-
cil-Other Mat erS.

The regular monthly meeting OF tho
Town Council was held in tho CoIncil
cham Der yesterday afternoon.
A petition was received from the
Franklin Press Company, OF Providence
offering TO print and furnish tho tax
books. The matter was referred to ii. X.
Cbndsey, as committee. A petition for
fire hydrant 10 be- located corner First
ana Mercer streets was granted. Charles
L. Hazard wos granted permission to con-
neot his house with the sewer.
A report was recei"ed from state COM
missioner ot hiewhays in regard to the
sample half milo road on Warren avenue.
but as no assessment YVES made the report
was placed on file.
Anthony Chase and William T.. Sim.
mons were appointed special coDstables.
Luther L. Angel was granted permis-
sion 10 erect wind mill or his premises
on Willett avenue. petition from the
Union Railroad Company, asking that
tho time Tor building the electric road
from Broadway 60 Carpenters Corners,
to EXTENDED 20 June /, 1898. on account
of tho new road which Is 20 De built
from East Providence TO taunton in the
spring. ana petition was granted.
\ comm uniuation was received froin
the Union RAILROAD Company enclosing n
commun ioation from the ArmiDgtOn
heirs. ordering the company 20 remove tho
poles wires, otC. from what they consider
their property on pawtuckct avenue and
asking Tor advice The matter was ra-
ferfcu 60 tho town solicitor Jommuni-
cations wero received from Hugh j. Clark
and Patrick Curley OF Pawtucket. claim
ing damages 20 tho amount Of sl@5 and
sl3i respectively. for damages received on
the evening az sept. >, nv colliding their
team with fire bydrant on Pawtucket
avenue. near the residence OF Col James
N. Armington. Both men were present
and related the extent Of their injuries,
and tho matter was referred To the town
solicitor.
Tho council voted to erect guide boards
at tie various corners ana cross roads
throughout tho town. designating the
rearest direction and distance to adjoin-
ing towns. The committee on town hall
were authorized to mako repairs in the
assembly ROOMS or tha engine house. lhe
election of tax collector was then taken
up and an Informal ballot was taken
winch resulted as follows: Fred r.
CARPENTER. 8. Geo. Il. Hunter, !. md o.
Hih, /. The ballot was then made for.
mat and resulted in the election vi MF.
Caruontor he having secured four ballots
Several persons we've granted permission
to cart swill, and night soil through the
town Tho usual number of bills were
aprroved. The compensation OF the tax
collector was mrde $500 and be was re-
quirod TO furnish bonds for Sli.0D The
meeting then adjourned
The annual meeting OF the Ballou
Society connected with the First Uniyer-
salst Church was held in the church par
lcrs yesterday afternoon 1he reports of
the secretary and treasurer were presented
Bnd placed ON file. It was voted Co hold
the annual fair on the evening OF Dec.
18th. The following officers were then
elected for the ensuing year. President
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-07

Mrs. A. o. Miles: vice president, Mrs
j. Is. Farnum; secretary. Mrs. Mary
Butts; treasurer, Mrs. Mary Rich; direc-
torres, Miss Maria Drew, Mrs. John
Thatcher. Mrs Mott, Mrs. Thomas Kich.
Mis- Thur ston. Supper committed Mrs.
:. Rich, Mrs Thurston and Mrs W. ii.
Arnold In the evening the family supper
was neld
The annual supper OF the United
Workers OF the United Congregational
church was given last evening IN the
parlors OF tho church, and nearly one
hundred persons partook of the good
things prepared by the ladies' OF the So
ciety. After supper there was an I'M
promptu program of instrumental solos
and singing. and the children enjoyed u
series of indoor games The affair was
in charge of n committee of which Mrs.
Augustus w. Bourne is PRESIDENT.
Last evening Fraternity Encampinent
No. i7, l. o. .. Il. of this town made "a
fraternal visit to Blackstone Encamp-
ment of Pawtucket and eXemplified the
Patriarohal depree.
A large delegation from BUcklin Post
No. 90 @. A. r. with their wives at
tended the entertainments given last
evening by Capt. Jack Crawford, at tho
Y. NJ. {. "A. hall in the city.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-07
BALL NEWS PARAGRAPHED.

The closest finish next 10 that Of tbf-
year was In 1889. when Boston had won
the same number OF games as New York.
but had lost two more the perce9te.e e.
being: New York. $50; Boston. .6fG.
Win Mercer. who pitched the eamc
that took the pennant from Baltlm,re
sud gave il 20 Boston. never before
pitched Washington 60 victory.
Con Lucid. the veteran pitcher. and
once resident OF Boston. who was in
Jured recently in railroad accident in
New Mexico has sued the Santa Fe
railroad for $4,000 damages.
In q seasons In the league and Ma d.
tional association. Boston has finished
first ii times. second four times. third
once, and was never worse than sixth
as major league city.
philadelphia has purchased Shortstop
Hulen OF Columbus. lie wore a Quaker
uniform last season, but was released on
account OF a prejudice against his left
landed throwing.
Cincinnati has secured Outnelder Nc
Bride from 81. Paul. lie played with
Chicago last season.
81. Louis has a new pitcher named
Kcstal Won Der Abe says his team viii
be practically a new one
The freshmen won the ctamplonshlp
az Dartmouth by defeating the seniors,
. 10 6.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-07
NUMBER OF PUBLIC REQUESTS.

Dedham. Mass, oct. THE will Of
Francis l.. Pratt of Cohasset makes the
following public bequests: The chill
drens mission in Boston $lO0; the cor
poration of the Perkins institution and
Massachusetts, school for the blind Of
Boston, for the sole use and benefit of the
Kindergarten for the blind. Sl00
The will of Ellen j. Burns OF Dedham
makes the following public bequests:
$500 each to the working boys home at
Newton and to the home for destitute
children. Harrison avenue. Boston.
The will OF Theodore Lyman Of Brook
line makes the following bequests: To
the president and fellows OF Harvard
college. $4,000: 10 the museum Of COM
parative zoology in Cambridge, his
hooks; 10 the Boston asylum and farm
school for INDECENT boys. $4,000.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-07
WANSkUCK.
An Irate Fa her Cbases the Suitor of
His Daughter.

There was considerable excitement on
Branch avenue, near Veazie street, between
II and | o'clock this morning. well known
young man, who had just left his sweetheart,
was pursued by an irate father, who for some
time has objected TO the attentions paid his
daughhter by this particular young man.
The old man Is German, about five feet
tall, and 1 is English is not Of the best The
young man is over six feet and an American.
But height has nothing to do with mans
vocabulary. Branch avenue is usually
very quiet place the residents retiring before
IL o'clock. and very seldom is any one seen
on the street after that hour. But this
morning was an exception. The young man
had remained too long with his girl, and the
old man had just returned from IA party in
the city where he had hign old time and
was considerably under the influence of
liquor The young man saw him coming
and knew there would be trouble IL he did
not make himself scarce, which he did with
a hurried goodnight TO his lacy love He
started on the run for Branch avenue, but he
was too late. Tho watchful eyes of the Old
man discovered his retTeating FORM and with
"A yell of rage his hand went TO his hip peck
ct. and with shout that awoke the echoes
and startled everybody from their slumber,
he cried: "Stopl i shoot, shoot" The
young man stopped. Then ensued wordy
war, the old man hourishng his revolver
and swearing at the top OF his voice that he
would fill the other With lead IL he came
around his house any more. Heads appeared
in the windows and soon crowd collected,
and the young man stole away, leaving the
old man telling his story 10 the spectators.
Rumor has IL that the daughter is looking
for another boarding place where she can re-
ceive the attentions of her young man.
Michael McGirl, Jr., of LangdOn street was
married yesterday to young LADY in Fall
River Mass.
John Cain Of Pawtucket Is visiting his
friend, Bichard Collins.
John Gilbert Of Doulgas avenue, while rid.
ing his bicycle yesterdady afternoon, WAS
thrown off near the Geneva bridge, and he
received severe confusion ovor ths right
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-07
DRUNKEN MANS CRIME.

Concord. Mass, Oct. 7-Thomas ].
Feeley OF stowe was charged In the dis
trict court yesterday with assault with
a revolver on Frank J. Buttrlck and wife
o. Sudbury. They were driving from
Maynard to Sudbury. when Feeley ac-
costed them In the woods and asked for
p, ride. As Buttrlck started up his horse
Fecley drew a revolver and fired. the ball
grazing Mrs. Buttrick. Feeley was in
toNicated at the time. He pleaded
guilty to an assault. but not 90 assault
with a revolver lie said he fired the
weapon into the air and not at the
Buttricks. lie was held without bail
-. the srand iuryA