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The Red Cloud chief., 1898-12-16

"Well, Johnnie" said the minister
to a little fellow, aged 6, II hear you
are going to school now" Eyes, sir,
was the reply. "And what part OF II
do you like best?" asked the good man.
Comm home" was the proppt and
truthful answer.
Harry, aged 5. had HIS photograph
taken recently, and when the proof was
sent home his mamma said he looked
too solemn and asked him why he
didn't smile. II did smile. mamma"
replied the little fellow, but I guess
the man forgot TO put II down."
Mamma" asked little Willie, did
Daniel Webster build the dictionary"
No. dear; 1t was Noah; but why do
you ask" said his mother. "Why,"
replied the youngster. "our teacher said
that Noah built the ark. and I thought
he might have got Daniel to build the
dictionary for him II he was busy"
Tommy, aged s, and his cousin Will
lie. aged 6, had several little alterca-
lions. In which Tommy invariably got
the worst Of 1t. One day his mamma
said to him: Tommy, tomorrow IL
Wlllie's birthday: wouldn't you like
to give him ~something?" "You Just
better believe I would" gas the reply;
"but. you see. he's bigger than I am
and I can't"
Little 5-year-old Clara's papa had
been away on a protracted business trip
and her m was. putting things In
order and making sundry preparations
for his return. Clara watched her
closely for awhile and then observed:
Mamma. you make as much fuss as
old Mr.. Prodlgal." What do you
mean, dear?" asked her mother. I
never hetrd OF Mr.. Prodigal." ooh,
yea, you did, mamma" was the reply.
Don't you know, the bible tells about
what a fuss no made wherr his son
| came back?"
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every visitor who came to the house
every servant about the place. saw and
commented on7"
what did they seo-confound
them?" | clustered wrathfully.
Saw that you were keeping
sweetheart and a wife under n roof"
the old servant retorted bluntly: saw
your face brighten when you looked
at the one. heard your voice soften
when you spoke to her: saw you pass-
ing notes to one another, riding to-
gether, slipping away together ten
times a day: meeting after dark, whis-
pering together. All. Master Paul,
Master Paul, does not your conscience
this moment tell you what they saw
and what brings the color into youl
face so cruel hot this minute? There
I've spoken out rs You babe mo. and
I've said too much l dare say; but
couldn't help II. Send me about my
business. II you like. l couldn't hell
it; II was wrong-wropg!"
The Red Cloud chief., 1898-12-16
CHRISTMAS CAROL.

Hark! those strains. so sweetly falling,
On that festal morn!
To our hearts are they recalling.
Christ, our King. was born.
He has come to give a blessing
To the poor. the sad;
He has come with kind caresslny.
Making children glad.
Chorus:
Hark! those strains so sweetly falling.
On that festal morn;
To our heart they are recalling.
Christ, our King, was born.
HE we to the lowly manger.
At the village inn;
Let us greet the wondrous stranger
Saving all from sin;
Let US bring a royal treasure.
Like the wise OF old;
Love sincere and without measures
Better far than gold.
Chorus.--Hark etc.
What though wintry winds are blow
ing
Leaves from OF the tree:
And no more the Gocks are lowing,
On the upland lea:
Christ each little lamb Is tending.
Folding It with care;
From the storms Of life defending.
From Its chilling air.
Chorus.-Hark. etc.
May those angels. at the dawnIng.
Singing In the sky.
Ever with a kindly warning
Bid the tempter ny.
When no more on earth Is given
Joy like this today.
May such messengers Of heaven
Bear u souls away.
Chorus.-Hark. etc.
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ss!esss 4 sissI 'si yssSlsis ;s s.ss sssGsYsssY;ss "a

Ehen, when l neard ne W E.,uA s.,,.u. ~,
lowed and looked for hifxyssk:NAssyysshsGN
have searched all night. ry
do enough for him. lie Is
est, best little fellow wv
lad, turning. she hurrle.
The next morning when Archie
rushed into the room where the Christ
mas tree stood loaded down with gifts,
he found beneath II IN express wagon.
and on the wagon was q beautiful red
and green sleigh, exactly like the one
ho had given to Dick.
Well, Archie was very happy that
day. but he often thought of Ellen
and poor little Dick, and when the
odor Of roasted turkey and mince pies
crept through the house he wondered
II they would have any Christmas din
ncr.
lie asked his mother about II as she
was brushing his hair. She only kiss
cd him for reply. but In the dining
room, where all the family from far
and near were assembled around tho
table heaped with all manner OF good
things, she said:
Archie. come here and welcome
your guests" and no found himself
seated between a pretty young girl
dressed In white and n very small boy
In a new suit Of clothes. II was Ellen
and her brother Dick.
The Red Cloud chief., 1898-12-16
CHAPTER XIV,

NV.
without v~ouchsafing q reply, I seized
my portmanteau. and flung II into the
dog-cart waiting to take me to the
station.
The next evening. worn out with
suspense and anxiety. sighted the old
farmhouse on the hill.
Mrs. Casey was Ill In bed. Mike In
formed mo, and could not see any one.
no matter how urgent or important
their business. She knew nothing
whatever OF my wife. or heard from
her since she took my name, or heard
from her within the last three months.
She begged mo to go away and let her
leave this world In peace. She wished
to be troubled no more with the at
fairs OF this world. and. IL l Insisted
on forcing myself into her presence.
would refuse to give me speech.
l walked slowly away and stood on
the edge OF the cliff staring out to sea,
wondering whittier to turn. what to do
next, when old Molly touched my ell
bow, and. turning to her, hope and re-
| lltI ilHultutu iHc III u h"ou'
Molly, you bring me news. She Is
with you," began eagerly. and then
stopped short as she mournfully shook
her head.
"No," she said, taking the pipe from
her mouth, 81 bring ye no news. !
only beard half an hour ago what had
happened. And the 'ould wan wouldn't
see We. wouldn't she? l was after
thinkin' sho wouldn't"
"You know nothing; you cannot
help me-" I repeated blankly. On
don't say that!'
Nothing. my lad-nothlng. she
hasn't been here, an I don't think
she'll come now, poor little thing; ye
began to ill-use her soon enough
Heaven knows! Well, we'll. I'm moi
surprised. l thought 1t would oil end
that way; but not so soon-oh. not sc
cruel soon!' she repeated, with a harsh
laugh. Eye might have spared her fol
wan year at the laist, for she loved
20 true"
molly" I cried vehcmently. "you-
You don't understand. Listen ,te ~
NJ 1e
II tell you l would give every TAI tn
ing | possess, my life itself, to find hel
now safe and we'll and-and teach hel
to forgive me! Do not Judge me &c
harshly; but help me. help me, fol
there's not q moment to be lost!'
"Ill holp ye as well as can" sh'
said, after o searching glance, FOR
sec ye're sorry. but I'm fcard my hell
won't go far. Sit down beside me, an
I'll tell 20 her mothers story to begil
with. II We haven't heerd 1t already DO
like"
"Her mother died when she was ri
infant, she told me-"
"Ay. When she was four days oil
her mother stole out O. the bed on
wild night In November. an flung her
self from the stone on which yer cit
tin down TO the beach below. Sh
was picked up in the bay next morn
in by the boys comm home from tn
fshin', every bone In her body brok
to blts-as cruel o sight as liver m
ould eyes fell on. I couldn't get It on
o. me sight for months after"
Ito be Continued.)
The Red Cloud chief., 1898-12-16

It was little Dick. and Archie with his
arms full Of red berries.
"oh. where have you beeh?" said his
mother. as he ran TO meet her.
II went e tina woods for some ber-
ries and my coat caught In a branch
and I could not get 1t away. II II had
not been for Ellen | might have been
hanging there yet"
How can ever thank your" eald
Archle's mother. turning TO Ellen.
II saw him 30 into the wood" re-
piled Ellen. after he put this beauti-
full sleigh en- our doorstep for Dick.
The Red Cloud chief., 1898-12-16

. w A'hH' -.
I've watched the s%pcechless sea.
But somewhere in the distance saih
the Scagull far from me;
Each Christmastide ] set his chair d.
fore the chestnut ire.
And walt for footsteps ut the door 70
bring me my desire.
Tho rose has faded On the mead. and
winter crowns tho void,
And In the village Christmas bells
ring out tho story old.
But dear to oil the world. how In b
soft and scented hay.
In Judah's land beloved by all. n
gentle Chrlst-child lay.
l stir the fro and walt for Joe. for
something unexpressed
Tells me that l shall feel again the
hand no often blessed,
That from the tropics far away. or
from the lands of snow
The missing ship will bring the boy
who left me long ago.
The gnlls are screaming where the
waves In fury lash the shore.
And Christmas finds me all alone with
sorrow at my door.
Yet in my heart there blooms o 1ow'f
both delicate and fair
The rope OF Hope which angel hands
have sweetly planted there.
Was that the storm king at my door,
Or did I hear n hand?
Who comes to wish mo we'll today Ger
snowy seq and landr
This Christmas I would walt alons
within my little homo
For Joe, who told me with q kiss that
some day he would come, 4.
II was a knock, I cpe tho door. What
stranger guest is this?
Unlike tho tall and gallant youth
whose cherished voice ! miss.
what! back at last? It cannot be. yet
It's his smile. ! know.
And Christmas brings my darling
home despite the swirling snow.
Aye. thro' tho tempest and the ssa
he comes to keep his word.
And now I know that far above the
widows prayer was heard;
There steals into my little room q LIANT
like that which fell
Upon the plains Of Bethlehem when
watched the shepherds well.
l place him at the table and ] look In
to his face.
The while the village bells ring out
their hymns ct peace and grace;
And Joe gives back the same old mils
so full of love and Joy.
The smile that made ms happy when
he was a little boy.
read Of Christmastides within the
palaces Of old,
Where kings and princes merry make
beneath o cloth Of gold;
But I would rather sit today within
our little homo.
And bless the God who brought me Joe
across the crested foam.
IT. @. Harbaugh.
The Red Cloud chief., 1898-12-16
PLAYING SANTA CLAUS

OTHER. will Santa
Claus bring ME a
sleigh tomorrow? |
would rather have
a sleigh than any
thing else In the
world.
when I passed
Mr.. Duukirk's o
last night 1t vac
'ull OF %slelghs.'
said Archie pres
The Red Cloud chief., 1898-12-16
A Phenomenon.

When Christmas comes with merry
pace
The small boy Is a peach;
His stomach Is tho resting place
OF everything In reach
The Red Cloud chief., 1898-12-16
Joy and Krpense.

Joy and Expense. a
Uncle Theodore. what Is the Christi
mas spirit?"
at is that genial Joy "
you discover that youx.-
enough to go round"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-20
WITH THE FLYING SQUADRON,
The Ships All in the Best of Condition
for a Battle.

FORE MONROE VA, April l9.-The
Nassacbusctts finished coaling this after
noon and each OF the five vessels Of the
souadron have reported that they are
ready for sea- the instant fun steam is
uD.
Tho Minneapolis has had her steam
steering gear put IN absolutely perfect
condition. and under the direction OF the
chief engineer of the squadron all the
ships have been provided with extra fit
ting for engines. for such parts as might
possibly get ont of repair.
IL is tho belief of every officer and man
on the SQUADRON that the ships are in the
very hest OF condition for going into bat
tIe All are completely coaleG and fully
suulicd with ammupnition and provisions.
IL is generally expected by officers on
tho 0vine squadron that the number Of
sbins will be increased within week if n
move is not ordered within chat time.
tbe San Francisco and the New Orleans
are the two cruisers which = is believed
will come here or else join the squadron
later on.
So far as the conditions in Washington
had any influence on affairs in the squad
ron are concerned the nOnchdiInce that
mat,<s the members OF tho squadron WAS
ovlncod by notice of a reception by the
officers OF tho Brooklyn which was issued
tonight I'm honor OF Commodore and Mrs.
Schiev. Captain and Mrs. Cook and such
officers as ~ squadron whose wives were
horc. 4 dinner ON board the Brooklyn
tomorrow night viii mark the event.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-20
The Blue and the Gray to Be in Each
Brigade.
A PLAN THAT WILL NOT WORK.
The General Pleased With Govcrno
Atkinson's Suggestion, but Says It is
Not i'm Accord with the Scheme
ofOrganizing Regiments i'm
To Brigadcs. - Virginia
Troops may go TO Cuba

General Fitzhugh Lee has received re
message from the War Department az
Washington recalling him to that city.
Il do not think It likely that / shall be
summoned to the Capital until Spain re-
plies 20 the ultimatum OF the United
State" said the General TO Tones
reporter yesterday. OF course.
may be recalled at anytime but am not
expecting any message from the War
Department to-day.
Scores OF people called at the Leo resi-
dence yesterday. among them General
Dabney II. Maury. II was along toward
noon before the General could get down
to work on his mail when the
reporter called at 1890 o'clock the Gene
raj was In his library reading his letters
and debating replies to the stenographer.
lie had almost 500 communications on tho
table before him and stated that. there
was n basket OF letters up stairs 10 be
read and answered. The General Is re-
ceiving letters from all parts Of the world
on almost every subject
LEES COMMAND.
General Lee was asked II the Virginia
troops would be in his command. They
certainly will be. provided l am given
command" he replied.
What other troops will you have IN
your division?" the reporter inquired.
''Oh. l cannot tell now. There Is time
enough to settle that question.
General Lee said he had heard that In
forming regiments into brigades the DUO
and the gray" will be placed side by side.
As far as IL Is practicable to 10 so no
brigade will be made up exclusively OF
northern or southern soldiers.
TO illustrate. the first brigade may be
formed OF Virginia and New York regi-
ments: the second. OF Massachusetts, and
Georgia soldiers: the third Of North Caro-
lima and Ohio troops and so on.
MAY GO TO CUBA.
While General Lee will not state that he
expects TO take his command TO cuba. it
is quite certain that he will do so. II Is
therefore likely that at least some Of tho
Virginia soldiers will Ave 70 fight the
Spanlards.
When asked as TO the truth OF the re-
port that Rev. Or. Carmichael would be
the chaplain on his staff General Lee nrst
replied "Oh. II | should have command
l guess Dr. Carmichael could be along
anyhow for he Is the chaplain OF tho
Blues Battalion" This settles IL thar
General Lee expects 10 have tla Blue
i'm his command.
IT WILL NOT WORK.
General Lee was seen by a Times re-
porter at the jefferson Hotel last night
lie said he had not word 10 give Que
to the press. Il am awaiting orders.
said he "a telegram requesting my re-
turn to Washington may como at anf
time"
The General was told OF Governor At
klns0n's telegram TO Governor Tyler. He
said he fully appreciated the compliment
but that the war plans mapped out az
Washington would conflict with the sug-
gestiOn Of Governor Atkinson
In other words General Lee IL 10 COM
mand the first division of State militia
Virginia and West Virginia troops may
both be In his division. but the form
ing OF mo brgades will bo done after
the War Department plan.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-20
SPEECH TOTHE THRONE.
Alleges All Manner of Evil-Spain's
Two Formidable SJuadrOns.

LONDON. April 20-Tho Rome CORES
Youdaut of the Daily Mail, says.
"IuIia. the organ of the foreign Office
publishes To-day the following.
"'Ihe powers arc ON the eve OF taking
90 new step. namely requesting the
United States and Spain in the event of
war. to lo.lHze the hOstiiues Co cuba
and their nelehhorug waters. This step
VIII be taken Immediately after dccia-
ration Oi war. Utter pcsslmism prevails
u diplomatic quarters her. the vatican
alone continuing hopeful OF peace. The
Pope is working cnergeucally 90 he ace
ceptod as arbitrator. but he admits that
Cuba has already morally ceased 20 be-
long tD Spain.
The Madrid correspondent Of the Daily
Mail Says.
.Tlere Is great excitement in AN poiiu-
cal circles. Tho adhercnts of Senior Ro-
nero Ron.eJo are affirming that Senor
Sarastl bias completely failed 800 his
mission. since Doc took power with the
object of nacIfyiuc cuba and aveuiue iu-
tcruau0ual conflict They declare that
there has boon no result of his efforts ana
they adyocat. thc formation of "a nation
al government tho moment war breaks
OUT
SPEECH FROM THE THRONE.
The Madrid correspondent off the STAN
dard tolcenphng uesday says.
"I understand that the speech from the
,hrouc will review thc whole course Of
tho relations between Spain and the
United States with Wow OF showing
how Spain. m Dor relations with America
and her treatment OF the West Indian
colonies has spared mo- cffort to make
concessions and reforms compatible with
hrr RIGHTS. 90 Coucsiatc hor colonial Inc
terests and 90 preserve friendly relations
with America. whereas. thc United
states have am along persisted in seeking
rrctr.ts Co Interfere in thc purely do
nestle relations of Spain with her colo
mics. and have persisted more than ever
e.pco tho advent 90 Office of President
Mckinley n mcnacCa and diplomatic
Notes. tryiu. TO intervene tn the sct'e-
mcrt of the Cuban question
so much $50 has this been the case
Tho speech Will declare. that the United
states have constantly pHt obstacles IN
tho way OF Spain when. by negotiations
or military efforts. Spain las been on the
point OF pacifyinc cuba. Tho speech
from the throne VIII point out that the
Spanish government has steadily resist
cd the American pretcnsious while maxi
ing au possible concessions 20 America
GA other questions and would have gone
even further n America had only under
taken TO respect tho right and sovereign
o. of Spain Ia cuba.
INCREASED VfRULENCE.
.'rhc document win lay stress upon the
fact that America bias displayed Increased
ylrulsnce and hostility since SPAN grant
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-20

ready. too The regiments VIII preserve
their integrity undoubtedly, In my opin-
ion. or else. what Is the use OF train
inc men ina times of peace II they are not
10 b. used I'm time OF war;
4 DAY OF ANXIETY.
All dav long yesterday there was great
anxiety among the militiamen. They did
not know what hour they might be called
out. nor 10 what place they would be
sont. All are willing to defend their coun-
trv against an invading Zoe, but II Is no
secret that many-Vcry many-uo ho'
caro- to 20 10 Cuba.
Most of the volunteers have made their
business arrangements 10 leave mere OH
short notice.
Tho work of recruiting commands 10
thoir limit started OF We'll. I'm the event
OF sickness among the soldiers. or any
giving good reasons for not going %
cuba. there are plenty OF volunteers 10
take their places. Governor Tyler mas
letters from hundreds OF young men
anxious TO fight Spain.
Y NJ / CADETS VOLUNTEER
Tho nrst elias of the Virginia Military
Institute has sent a communication TO
Governor TYLER. Offering IT'S services TO
fight for tho United States in the event
of war with Spain. The class will grad
nate I'm Tune. and will then be prepared
to win honors on tho held OF battle. as
did their predecessors &C the Institute
many years ago.
Governor Tyler yesterday evening IS
sued am order granting permission 90 Ger
t9in par4ous in Hampton 10 organize tho
Third Division of Naval Volunteers.
About fortv-nye young men have signl-
ncd tteir Intention 10 enlist. and IL VIII
of require very much time 90 gct the re-
quircd number.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-20
Is jealousy Guarded But is Said to
Score us.
MOVING TROOPS TO THE GULF
Great Demonstrations Accorded the
Rows in BIuc-Furthcr Efforts at
Mediation Discouraged by Ger
man Nmba~sadOr-Onl the
National Guard Wanted
a. Volunteers Now.

NADglD. April le-1 u. M-Tho general
belief here s Chat the joint resolution
of CONGRESS makes war between spain
and me United States inevitable. The
Premier. sc1or soeasta. bad % long con-
ference With the Queen Regent this morn
ire.
Up. AI-Au official note issued This af-
tcrnoou says negotiations arc actively
proO,.Iue between the colonial govern
mrnt OF cuba and the insurgents of that
island with the Wow OF obtaining the
submission of the latter as "a result OF
further concessions regarding autonomy.
2.s1 u. M-The terms OF tho speech
which the Queen Regent VIII deliver at
tho opening of the Cortes tomorrow are
feaIouslv guarded but &C. is said tn1t the
rucprh win prove firm. CONVINCING and
satisfactory 90 the national sentiment
DO is claimed here that perfect unanin-
ity prevails iu Spain to face war rather
thau yield t0 the demands of tho United
States
SENIOR TOLO'S DISPATCH.
AIS H. Non the receipt of dispatch
from the Spanish Minister at Washington.
senior Polo Bernabe. Swing the result
Of vcsterdavs voting iu Congress. tho
Ministers for Foreign Affairs. Scu1r Gui-
llu forwarded to al the Spanish Amoas-
sldore a memorandum To- submit 90 The
foreign governments. setting forth the
grievances of Spain. showing an Spain
had done to avoid war; and saying the
responsibility for war rests entirely upon
thc United States.
rI5P NJ The ono absorbing topic is the
u .IrH.N
SAYS that war is inevitable and even iui-
miuout. Even tho forthcoming meeting OF
Parliament is unhoeded. Ei Hcraldo come
uIrcs The "lndlncrDIcc of tho MASSES OF
tne people. 90 tho Mussu.man fatality
considering it highly dangerous and
fearing terrible reaction. The paper
says serious task lies before Paria-
mcnt. which. 30 hopes. win prove equal
t0 facing tho great dangers now gather
ing around Spain"
To UNITE.
T. M-This evening the parties con-
sIuung The Cortos held thclr prclimi-
nary meetings Senor Silvcia presided
over the meeting of the Conservative mi-
u0rity Iu the course of his ron arss dc
advised aI CONSERVATIVES to support the
eoVeumcrt
The Republican party has sent mes
sage fo Senior Emilio Casteln appealing
30 Dis patriotism 10 take part in the Par
llmeufIrE campaign.
Tine communication points ont that it
le duo thc Republicans 10 maintain Zee
srectiye part iu thc coming events and to
support the sovereignty OF Spain over
cuba.
SIP. N-At thls hour tho lobbics OF Par
Hsment are crowded with members. new
deputies and politicians. all discussing
OBJ. situation. The ono predOminating
word is war.
Audnicht-It was rumored in town this
evening that General WoOdford would
leave tomorrow but Doe has authorized
O. formal denial of the report Madrid is
Quiet and prepared 90 meet developments.