davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-12

Lace curtains, sc. pair.
Nottingham lace curtains. in the prettiest
designs 10 be found-for BE. pair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-12
Ostrich TIPS. 3QC.

The same sort of ostrich tips which sell
for 75c.. three of them In bunch, soft
and wavy-will be offered for SOC.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-12
Mems shirts. IQC.

Mems 4piy aii-linen collars, in all the
most wanted shapes, and in all sizes, for
2Inc. each-these are the regular l2l2c. sort.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-12

Mems underwear, 25c.
Mems fancy gray Random underwear,
shirts and drawers. well made and nicely
finished warm and comfortable for 25c.
each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-12
Youths vests, 25c,

CttRffS NNStS, ~.
We shall also offer youths vests which
nave been left from suits costing from S15
TO S20-sizes IA TO 10 years-for only 25c.
for choice
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-12

Oilcloth, SIC.
Stair or runner oilcloth-in a variety of
new and artistic patterns-for sac. u yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-12

Boys SIS top coats, S2.08.
lot of dark and light covert and brown
keIsey top coats, some with velvet collar
and some plain--which sold for S5-now goes
under the reduction knife at 50 9S.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-12
Atwood skirts. OOc.

A lot Of ladies' strictly Atwood skirts, in
variety of hobby mixed patterns-made
full and wide and perfect fitting as the
most expensive garment made-wiu be Of
fercd for $50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-12
Atwood waists. SIIo.

A lot Of ladies' fine quality all-wool fan
Eel waists, in black only-braided in elegan
style. and finished as perfectly as possibl
will be offered for 81 10
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-12
Window shades, I7C.

The famous lale-Ioland window shades
in all the leading cOlOrs Of lS93-with fix
lures complete 10. EangiEg, mo ntcd Oh good
reliable spring rollers hat won t get out o
Orier-offered for 11c. each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-12

Edgings, &c.
lot of remnants of pretty 2 B and A.
inch cambria edgings, In yard lengths
which are the regular 15c. sort-will be Of
Tered for SC. yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-12

Velour plush coats, SIS.
Lot of stylish velour plush coats. lined
with high-co1ored satin and finished with
handsome marten edge cOllar-the very
acme of stylishpess-will be offered for IS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-12
Bows reeferS So 40


The choice Of tableful of boys blue
chinchilla REFERS, with velvet storm col
lars and sailor collars-made and finished in
the INST thorough style-which sold for So
for only So 40.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-12
perCaies. &c. Nd.


Yard wide very fine quality percales, in
light and dark grounds In plaid stripes and
polka dot effects--l0c. value for sc. yd.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-12
Ostrich D1,1mes JOc
Flannelette wrappers, 1oc.

A lot Of good quality ostrich plumes, such
3 as sell at 33c. usualy-will be offered for
19c. each
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-12
Youths odd coats, $40.

Tomorrow offer the choice of youths
odd coats left from youths long pants
suits-which sold for S15 to S2G-for youn.
each
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-12
Lace pillow shams. Ioc.
Chenille covers. oSc.

Handsome white Nottingham lace pillow
shans, In a variety Of beautiful designs
viii be offered for l3c. II pair
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-12

Ostrich plumes, &C.
A lot Of good quality black plumes, the
regular 25c sort will he offered for Sc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-12

\ lot vt S-4uaYser chenille and tapes
table covers, with heavy fringe all aroun
will go ut aSc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-12
Ladies' suits. Sz.z5.

LddlcS, suits, SI.ZS.
A lot Of ladies' fashionably tailored suits,
consisting Of black and blue cheviot serges
and black and blue Venetian cloths, jackets
lined with fine quality taffeta silk, lined
with rhadame-made in the most stylish
manner--ihe very acme OF tailoring elegance
will be offered for S7.75.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-12

Black sateen, sc. yd.
Mil remnants of black sateen, high lus-
trous quality-good leng ths-rcgular Sc. and
1oc. gradcs-for 3Tsc. yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-12
$50. piques, 75c.

35c. piques, 75c.
remnants of fine quality piques, which
sold up, to Soc. a yard-in light blue. pink,
cardinal, Lazy, lavender, ecru and white
good, desirable lengths-will be offered for
77sc. yard.
Fig. bril-. skirts, $1.1o.
A fresh lot Of ladies' wcIl-made skirts
Of figured brilliantinc, extra full and Wide
perfect fitting, with admirable hang about
thcn-lined and finished in the most par
ticular manner-will be offered for $l.19
each.
kersey coats, S3.98.
lot of black kersey coats. all silk lined
made in the most fashionable manner
perfect in style and fine fitting qualities
will be offered for $685.
Boys $40 REFERS, eoc.
A lot Of boys' blue chinchlla REFERS.
with deep sailor cOllars-bounC with Her.
cHles braid-made and finished in perfect
style-will he offered fc= cnls 90 cents
they sold at $2.49
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-12

Ladies' suits, $40.
lot of ladies' fine quality cheviot serge
suits and suits of other stylish materials
jackets lined with silk of superior quality
fine examples Of the skilled man -tailor's
art-WOrth SIS, will be offered for $1,000
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-12

OVerSalterS, &C.
100 pairs of ladies' black cheviot over
CATERS. in sizes to s, which sell regularly
at 25c., for &c. pair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-12
Atwood wrappers, $I.08.

All-WoO1 wrappers, 81 %.
A lot Of fine all-wool cloth wrappers. in
black. navy and garnet-and also lot Of
eiderdowns. In light blue, pink and gray
viii be offered for 81 .9s These are made
In the most elaborate manner, and were in
tended to sell for double. They are the
equal In every respect Of the most finished
dressmakers work
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-12
Ladies' So shoes, ST. 40.

$50 pairs of ladies' fine patent leather
lace shoes. with black silk yestiRg tops
made on the new coin toe-straight tip
Mckay sewed-sizes ~ to worth $3-for
$143 pair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-12

Mems suspenders, I2dc.
Mems allsilk suspenders. with patent
fasteners. all desirable colors, for 12ac.
pair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-12

The choice OF ladies' stylish tan covert
suits. jackets silk linsd-made in the most
fashionable manner-cut just as Dune Fash
ion says they should be made--will be Of
fered for S5.9S.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-12
DR.. BUR. Cough syrup 4. unequnled

for bronchitis loss of voice, hoarseness and other
throat and lung affections. II cures quickly
than any other medicine
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-12
Atwood skirts, SI,QS,
From
3 to Il .

Muslin remnants, Sc. ward.
Yard-wide good quality blcached muslin
remnants. in good desirable lengths, for
3tsc. yard.
400. silk velvets, 25c. yard.
Very heavy pile silk velvcts, heavy quail
1ty-in pink, tan, mode. pearl, gray white
and cerise-which sells for i9c. a yard-wiI
be offered for 25c. yard.
I0C. handkerchiefs, Ioc.
Ladies' handkerchiefs, consisting of lace
edge. plain hemsttched and embroidery edge
handk archiefs-wil1 he offered for IOc each
these are the regular 19c. sort.
Mems ST 90 shoes, o8c.
leather soles, standard screw fastened-Lon-
don toe, tipped plain French and glove
toes-good S1.3S raiue-for 3Sc. Il pair.
Mems soX, &C. pair.
Mems extra quality Random cotton sox all
good cOlors-full seamless-perfect hitting
for &c. pair
Hassocks, 800.
Brussels carpet haSsOcks made in the at
tractive six-coruer style-will be offered for
SOC. each.
Smyrna rugs, SI.I0.
Extra large size Smyrna and Wilton rugs
in newest oriental coiorings and weayincs-
for $1.19 each
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-12
oSc shoes DOC

NJCI. SIIUIS, OJN.
300 pairs of chiidrcn's and misses Wei
Kid shoes in spring heel style, with patent
leather tip aud extension soles-fair stitch.
solid leather-lace Or button styles-sizes 8
10 2-wOrth 9sc.-for C9c. pair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-12

Neck stoles, SI.oS.
A lot Of imitation stone martcn fur stoles
trimmed with eight tails and as many heads
stylish Leckpiece, will be offered for 81 9S
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-12

Bone casing, &c. vd.
Rome casing of the best quality, in all col
ors, will he offered for lc. yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-12

Boys $I.25 shoes, 75c.
$50 pairs Of boys satin calf lace shoes
spring heel styles leather soles an
counters Mckay sewed sizes 10 to l3-
regular 81 % grade-fur &c. q pair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-12

25c. satin de Austria, 1886.
Plain ard figured two-:one satin de Austria
Il beautiful silk fabric-worth 25c. Il yard
for 1879. Il yard
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-12
From
10 to 1 1 .
TOrchOn lace 11C

OrCnOn lace, 43C.
TOrchon lace. from ! to inches WIDEN a
variety of dainty desgns-will be offered for
4l4c yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-12
RuhherS. I2c.

RubberS. I2C.
The balance of the ladies' rubbers. in
crochet cut style-the famed Bay state
make-such sell at 40c. usually, for lie.
a pair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-12
From
= to 3.

20c. eiderdown, IOc. yard.
Wool ederdown, in cardinal and cream,
very heavy quality-29c. value for 19c.
yard.
Sc. muslin, &C.
40-inch- wide unbleacbed sheeting muslin,
heavy round thread fahric-regular Sc. value,
for &c. yard.
30c. sheets, 25c.
Ready-made bleached sheets, hemmed and
hand torn and hand irencd-worth 39c., for
25c. each.
Silk carriers, 25c.
Fine quality silk garter elastic. which
sells for 33c. usually-will be offered for
25c.-enough for garter length.
Vaseline, &c.
The usual l5c. jars Of petroleum jelly
yaSeline-will be offered for Sc. tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-12
Sent to Jail for Six Hours.

Thomas Fitzgerald, who was arrested in
December for permitting a gaming table
10 be set up and used on his premises and
forfeited So collateral, came into Judge
Mills court this morning and pleaded
guilty. He was fined So and ordered to be
imprisoned six hours In jail.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-12
Hecl1ts' Greater Stores.
From
9 to 10.

Clark's cotton, &c.
The celebrated Clark's 30. n IT, cot
ton will be offered for PIC. n spool.
Apron ginghams, &c.
Apron ginghams in assorted blue and
brown check effects, will be offered for 2Isc.
a yard.
Plain dress goods, &c. yd.
Jus, lust think Of huying double,width plaid
Sc. yard, for 15sc. yard.
Turkish wash cloths, &c.
Only cent each for bleached Turkish
wash cloths, worthful quality.
Ladies underwear, &C.
Ladies' feece-lined ribbed vests and draw
ers. ribbon and crochet trimmed form fit
ting and perfectly finished, for &c. gar
ment.
Mems suspenders, I23c.
Mems all,silk suspenders, with patent
fasteners. all desirable colors, for 12hc.
pair.
Mems underwear. 25c.
Mems fancy gray Random underwear,
shirts and drawers. well made and nicely
finished, warm and comfortable, for 25c.
each.
Overgaiters, &C.
100 pairs of ladies' black cheviot over
CATERS. in sizes to s, which sell regularly
at 25c, for Sc. pair.
Rubbers, nc.
The balance of the ladies' rubbers. in
crochet cut style-the famed Bay state
make-such sell at 40c. usually, for 12c.
pair.
Cntrimmed hats, &C.
4 great lot of ladies' and children's un-
trimmed hats in all the most popular
shapes and the leading colors worn, worth
800 to I5c will go for &c. each. Also on
sale at Sc. each from to 3.
Hat trimmings, sc.
a lot of fancy wings. jet crowns and jet
pins, viii be put sale AT &c. each, and
also offered at the same price between
aud in the afternoon.
Al1-silk ribbons, Ole.
A lot of fine allsilk MORE ribbons, In fancy
stripes and black and white stripes-purc
silk-which worth up 20 25c. yard-of-
fered for Gt2c. yard.
Window shades, nc.
A lot Of felt waterproof window shades,
all complete with the necessary fixtures for
hanging. will be offered for Iisc each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-12
[ 1ntrirnmed hats &C

great lot of ladies' and children's un-
trimmed hats. in all the most popular
shapes and the leading colors worn. worth
300 to 75c will go for Sc. each. Also on
sale at Sc. each from TO 3.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-12

Ladies underwear, &C.
Ladies' feece-liDed ribbed vests and draw
ers. ribbon and crochet trimmed, form fit
ting and perfectly finished. for &c. a gar
ment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-12
trimmings, sc.

IldI Il IIIIIIIIIISS, 30.
a lot of fancy wings. jet crowns and jet
pins. Will be put sale at &c. each, and
also offered at the same price between
and in the afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-12

If you want work read the want columns
Of The Star.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-12

Window shades, nc.
A lot Of felt waterproof window shades,
all complete with the necessary fixtures for
hanging. will be offered for IIsc. each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-12

SOC veilings, 800.
Plain chiffon or net velings, in the new
est effects-which sell at soc. a yard, Will
be offered for SOC. yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-12

NUT ldl1I pOItS, IOSC.
\ lot Of 5-foot curtain poles, in oak
walnut and cherry fnish-with fixtures, all
for lOISc. eacl.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-12
All-silk ribbons, Ole.

A lot of fine all-silk MORE ribbons, In fame,
stripes and black and white strpes-pur
silk-whch are worth up 20 25c. a yard-of
fe-ed for Gk2c. a yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-12

Clark's cotton, &c.
The celebrated Clark's 20. N T." cot
ton will be offered for 215c. n spool.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-12

Plain dress goods, &c. yd.
Just think Of buying double-width plaid
dress goods. worth not a penny less than
Sc. yard, for 1!sc. a yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-12

Il to s.
SOC diaper cloth, SOC.
White horn medicated diaper cloth, in
ten-yard pieces, which sells for Soc reg
ularly, for 39c.
All-linen towels, IOc.
Aii-iinen damask towels with fancy bor-
ders and neatly fringed, 15c. sort for IOc
each
Ladies So. so shoes, $I.4o.
24O pairs of ladies' Wei kid button shoes.
with patent leather tip, oak soIes-fair
stitch, extension edge. hand-sewed-made
on the opera toe last-regular So so grade
for 81 40 pair,
Smyrna rugs, SOC.
lot of good quality wool Smyrna rugs
In variety of pleasing patterns, for 39c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-12

Apron ginghams, &c.
Apron ginghams. in assorted blue and
brown check effects, will be offered for csc.
yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-12

Mems 60c underwear, 800.
All The mems fees lined underwear,
which sold at 69c., in tans and blues mostly
Will be offered for SOC
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-12

Turkish wash cloths, &c.
Only cent each for bleached Turkish
wash cloths, worthful quality.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-12

Smyrna rugs, SI.I0.
Extra large size Smyrna and Wilton rugs
in newest oriental coiorings and weavings-
for 81 10 each
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-12

SOC. neckwear, &C.
Mons neckwear, in tccks. puffs and four
in hands--in a variety OF the most attrac tive
patterns-"hioh are worth up to 39c., for
&c. each
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1899-12-16

some time. Finally came story that the
sailor had died, and soon after the arrival
of these tidings there came through gate
in New Amsterdam's wooden wall a worn
and weary woman with a babe in her arms.
Where she was received and sheltered Hans
did not know.
"She had my name once he doggedly as
serted, ''but she is no child OF mine now.
One might naturally feel that this wintry
night Lysbet and her babe would be ex-
posed to the coming storm. That swing
ing bell might say: Rejoice, rejoice, but
was not there room in some hearts for the
feeling of anxiety? Hans was not at ease.
He could not drop this subject that had
come up for notice.
Families" he muttered fought not to
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1899-12-16
HIS CHRISTMAS PRESENT.
The Great Prize Harpu Found in His Lost Stockings
How lie Was Accepted.

The Great Prize Harpu Found in His Lost Stockings
How lie Was Accepted.
''She was the prettest and brightest girl
We had at our house party that winter
related the smiling old lady who loves to
dwell upon the holiday festivities when she
was girl. 'She was great favorite with
the men because of her dashing ways and
the air of good comradeship that she al
ways carried about with her. Yet we could
never see that any one of her suitors was
favored above another and often wondered
if she would fill the appointed destiny of
woman.
In the party was Harper Allison. We
always called him Harry. He was big,
athletic, good natured and good to look at,
but we never thought of him as a bril-
liant man. 1t was as plain as could be that
he was in love with her, and men of his type
are so persistent. They lay siege, and, no
matter what may come, they continue the
siege.
Il know that he proposed to her score
of times, but he was always put off with
the laughing assurance that she was not to
be won by any of the stereotyped methods,
and that if he ever did find a lodging place
in her heart he would see sign.
christmas eve we all hung up our
stockings outside our doors, just as a lark,
you know. In the morning we all had
presents to show but HAPPY. He pretended
to be disconsolate beyond consolation. He
had put out great long pair of wooden
stockings, knit in black yarn and tipped in
red by fussy old aunt in Maine who al
ways feared that HAPPY never dressed warm
ly enough. He had not only been sighted
by Santa Claus, but the stockings them
selves were gone.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1899-12-16

At first Hans fumed. Then he gradually be-
came quiet. At last he did what Dutchmen
have been charged with fondness in doing
he went to sleep, the beaver cradle still in
his arms. He had not ventured to drop it,
for what if the baby cried again and the
neighbors heard it? The baby had found
protector, knew it would not be separated
and had gone to sleep. Hans followed. In
his sleep he heard voice.
Hans, thou hast the Holy Babe in thy
arms, the Christ child, who comes this night
to every home. Wilt thou turn Him away?'
He opened his eyes, and there was Katryne
All over the crimson were white doves from
the sea.
"Thou wilt keep him, father" He could
but nod his head, She went away, quickly
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1899-12-16
:. For the Children, God Bless Them! ::

returned, and a woman followed her who
knet beside Katryne at his side and said:
Father
My child"
"Thou wilt forgive me?'
"And thou wilt forgive thy father?"
That was ALL No, not all. Hans reached
out his hands and rested one on the head
of Katryne and one on the head of Lysbet.
The babe stirred now in its furry cradle, only
to look up and smile. And somehow it
seemed as if the picture on the wall had got
out into the room, and the love and peace
in that group of the Holy Family came
down like wings, and the air of June had
made summer and song that Christmas eve
under the roof of Hans Van Schenkel.-Ed
ward A. Rand, in n. Y. Observer.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1899-12-16

force into them TO show what his full opin
ion might be- She made no reply, but drew
a quilted crimson hood over her locks and
slipped out of the door. When Katryne
returned Hans was in very painful mood,
and he remarked, in sympathetic Tone
1T is bad night, my child
Eyes, father, but Christmas will soon be
here
as the watch out?"
Yes, father, and he almost ran into me,
as if he thought | were a savage that had
Just come down the North river in his
canoe and needed to be looked after"
"Humph! The watch is savage if he
can't tell goodly woman of New Amster-
dam from one of those up-river Indians.
Unless he follows better fashions / will re-
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1899-12-16
mp-hr1s II

''The snow sliding down the roof, my
child"
''It is something at the door,"
Let me go, Katryne. The watch is up to
Il trick, dare say He went to the door,
opened it, and there upon the stoop what
did he spy?
"a roll of beaver skim" exclaimed the
fat Hans, STOPPING and granting. Ugh. a
Christmas gift of beaver for Hans Van
Schenkel.' What luck He hustled back to
the fireplace, opened the beaver skin, and
here to his amazement was a sweetfaced
child! 1t opened its eyes. cried once, stared
at Hans, and then, as if it had found pro-
tector, shut its eyes again.
"Oh-oh--father! A'poor little babe. Let
me have it! l will take it to my bed
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1899-12-16


VI k.yA merrily going, the
~ bell of the quaint
N church in New Am
IN III sterdam's fort close
by the blue water
that rppled around
Manhattan Island. Ding ding ding ding.
1t was Christmas eve, and did not 81.
Niliolaas' bell have right to swing mer-
riIy? Il seemed to say: christmas COM
ing coming, coming, and in its joyful tones
one might have caught the echo of that Ju-
bilant proclamation For unto us i Child
is born, unto us son is given, and the gov
ernment shall be upon His shoulders, and
His name shall be called Wonderful. Ccun-
seller, the mighty God, the everlasting fa-
ther, the Prince OF Peace.
Swing and ring, o bell! Christmas was
coming Ring away, o iron bell! To Gov.
Peter Stuyvesant stamping around the
little Holland town on his wooden leg, to
the townsfoks in baggy breeches or quilted
petticoals, 10, the weary sailors in the
lighters that had pushed up the canal divid-
ing De Heeren Graft (to-day's Broad street,,
or the seamen in the craft moored by the
shore, the thought of Christmas brought
new joy.
Hans Van Schenkel stood on the stoop OF
the shop where he sold beaver skin and 9th
or furs, but the ringing of the bell brought
no special satisfaction.
What is that bell ringing for? he asked,
turning to his daughter katryne.
1T is ringing for Christmas, | think, IA
ther, and that is good news
Verify, daughter, there is something bet
ter than Christmas, and that is that snow
is coming. and thou hast a home with thy
father
Il pity those without-a-home-" Then
size stopped and her blue eyes SO filled with
tears that they were like sapphires floating
in fountains of crystal.
Come, come, child, thou hast good
home What is the matter with thee?'
Thou knowest, father"
"Humph!" growled Hans. Then he broke
out: Il know what ails thee. Thou art
signing for that sister of thine, and is it
any fault of mine because she would, yes,
would, in spite of all ] could say, marry
that English sailor, that Jack Lang?
warned her When, then, she went into the
wilderness was it my fault?"
Katryne turned away to hide the pearls
that fell so freely from her blue eyes. She
thought of the day when Jack Lang and
Lysbet Van Schenkel stole through gate
way in the wall of the palisades running
where Wall street now is and giving aname
to it, The lovers disappeared there, and not
a long day was Lysbet seen, but Jack
never. It was said that they were married
by an English clergyman, somewhere, at