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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-13
MIR. THOMAS GREENE

MIR. Thomas Greene. the old gentle
, M, VINO MaS-sn- badly bittenla--
nnrruss' dogs on his land near the
Cuuhtry Ciub, in Norfolk county. about
SIX weeks ago, ana has been under
, tI mt the Norfolk Protestant
,"SPltai' IN Atlantic City Ward. since
that time. died at that institution .,
O'Clock Yesterday afternoon. The de-
cehSed would never allow his leg 10 he
4hpulated though frequently urged n
90 $" by his attending physician, ID.
nrnrE. VINO is OF the opinion that dea1h
,o,, "~S S 10 rms fact. The entire cx-
was borne by Mr.. Burruss who hos
aiso assumed the expense of his h,uiai
INC remains were removed last cen.
ing to the home Of his dauchtoy Az.
G s'i.r' on Forte street. where his i.
,""vr"l VIII take place today Mt 2: 30
old. ''u' W years
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-13
I,avc vonr Name xcx,s,eren

Along with the largest number o,
wearers OF one shoe III the city
HEILEH'S 200 PATROL cItor,
guaranteed not to rip and to have three
distinct solid leather solcs. Thnv are
worn by all classes OF mecharjcs =,
you will kindly tell us what trada vo,,
follow. By referring 10 our books. we
will tell you several at that trada tba /,
wear them. some OF wnom you mav
know.
We have them in narrow. medium and
wide toes.
HELLER's SHOE STORE.
Oh Bank street
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-13
An Important Difference

To make is apparent to thousdnds
who think themselves i'll. that thnv :, -
not afflicted with any discasc. hrt -,
the system simply needs cleansing is
10 ofins comfort home to their hearts.
as costive condition. is easily curod
BY using Syrup of Figs. Manufact,,r "a
by the California Fig Syrup co. onI,.
and sold by all druggists. ''''S'
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-13

Frank Croker son of the Tammany
leader. has decided to engage in the
business OF manufacturing steel skele-
tons for sky scrapers." Several mem
bers of the Roebling family. of TTen-
ton, are to be associated with him in
this enterprise. and n company with a
capital of $250.000 has been organized
for the purpose.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-13
MRS. DIANA T.. BURGESS.

The obsequies of Mrs Diana T.. Bur
cess relict OF the late MIR. w. IL. Bur-
CESS. whose death occurred at her
homc. 10. los Brewer street. Tuesday.
was hold from the residence Mt 2
O'Clock yesterday afternoon. Rev. Faith
or - j. Wilson. of the Sacred Heart
catholic Church. conducted the scryi
~ r, ! ne remains were laid to rest in
pa -hearcrs; Colonel l.. ". Stnr,o
judge Euro. Captahn J. j. Burroughs.
MesSrS James O'Rourkc. James +
duncan ". NJ. IIannah and Charles;
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-13
n narrow. medium and
no Your Glasses suit you? II not 500
DR.. Week. 80 Main street
The Venezuelan Herald an,

The Venezuelan Herald announces
that the natives of Cucutta. on the
frontier of Venezuela and Colombia.
have discovered . cure for elephantia-
sis in an herb called tuatua. or frai!le-
jon. This dreadful disease has hithcr-
to been regarded as incurahle. and If
there is any truth in the report from
Cucutta, which is vouched for by n
priest, the information may prove of
great value to the medical world.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-13

Distressing Kidney ana Bladder dis
ease relieved in six hours by New
Great South American Kidney Cure
j IS great surprise on account OF its
exceeding rromptness i'll relieving pain
in bladder, Kidneys and back. in male
or female Relieves retention of water
almost Immediately. If You want
QUICK relief and cure this is the rem
cdv Sold BY Wake < Martin. drug
g's;s, los Water street, Norfolk, Va.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-13
Public Hu,,d,ng pi.nur-.ns cGiccr

The Secretary Of the Treasury has
designated Major r.. c. Banks. collect
or OF the Port of Norfolk, DISTURBING
officer of the new public building in
course OF erection in this city.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-13

iNof. HEN Il \ W. BttlN lE. y. NJ.
of flesh and appetite with accommodations
OF gdS. sour risings and heartburn.
II = safe to say that StNart's Dyspepsia
Tablets VII cure any stomach weakness
or disease except cancer OF the stomach.
Vhey cure SOUR stomach. gas. loss OF
flesh ami appetite. sioepcssucss. palpiia-
ton, heartburn. constipation ana head
a he.
Send FOR valuable little book on stomach
d Seases by addressing L. \. Stuart Co..
Marshall. Mich. All druggists sell full
sized PACKAGES at 20 cents. Prof Henry
W. Becker. y. NJ, the we'll known re-
liSious worker ana writ OF 81. Louis
Secretary OF the Mission board Of the
German Methodist Church. Ghicf Clerk
ana Expert Accountant Tor the Harbor
and W hart Commission. Public Score
tary Tor the st. Louis School Patrons
ASS citation, ana the District Conference
OF stewards Of the NJ +. Church. also
takes an active part n the work of the
Epworth League. and to write on religious;
and educational topics Tor several maya
zines. How he found relief is best told
In his own words:
some weeks ago my brother heard me
say something about Indigestion. and
taking boz from his pocket SAID Try
Stuart's Tablets" | did, ana was prompt
~ relieved. Then | investigated the ma
iurc Of the tablets ana became satisfied
that they were made OF just the right
things and In just the right proportions
TO AID in tho assimilation OF food I
heartily endorse them n all respects, and
/ keep them constantly on hand"
1all,lS, IL, u ,-u.-I, -. -, -
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-13

All glasses prescribed by DR. Week
guaranteed Examinations free. $40
Main street.
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Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1899-12-14
Under the Misdetoe in the SUNNY South.

lime fact that the Son of Man is the Son Of
God. That which is divine in our common
nature grasps its kingship with Him whose
spirit is the spirit of the Christmas time.
How potent, how more than human, is
this spirit appears best in the universal
obedience given to its sway All, with un.
varying regularity and with hearty appro-
val, bow in glad submission to its estab-
lished customs and emulate the example, If
they do not indorse the faith Of those to
whom it is indeed holy day. Strange mir
acless are wrought by this same Christmas
spirit. 1t brings smiles to the face Of melan-
choly itself. It gives life to a hope that
seems dead. It exercises the evils Of hatred,
malice and envy. To old age it brings the.
keen, fresh Joys Of youth and to childhood
clearer appreciation of the spirit that pre-
sides at their Christmas reyels.
But above all, this spirit which IS the dii-
vine spirit Of Christmas, makes it day of
loving remembrance, Of doing good to 9TH
ers, of seeing that all about us have
at least one bright and happy memory Of. the;
dying year The admonition Of this spirit
is not alone for universal rejoicing, but for
individual contentment and Thanksgiving.
There is an ideal reached when merry chill
.dren dance about the symbolic tree glitter
ing with remembrances that ELL the cup of
childhood's joys, when each branch and
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1899-12-14
The Christmas Dinner Table.

Place the table for the Christmas dinner
in the center Of the room, under the chande-s
8lier if there is one, and then see that it is
perfectly level and the leaves well fitted.
writes Mrs. S. T. Rorer in the Ladies' Home
Journal. From the chandelier hang "a large
spray Of mistletoe or holly tied with scarlet
ribbon. If there be a mantelpiece in the
room, bank it with holly and ferns. Ar
range a pretty corner, blending all the
greens used in decorating. Cover the table
first with heavy cotton flannel cloth, and
place over it the spotless linen tablecloth.
Place in the center Of the table a mat Of
Christmas ferns, in the center Of which
stand a high fruit dish, filed with polished
red apples, grapes and such other fruits as
may be obtained. Cover the base Of the.
dish with sprays of holly; on each side Of
this place cut-glass or china dishes filled with
bonbons, olives and salted almonds. The
water bottles and dish or two Of celery
may occupy the otherplaces.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1899-12-14

twig yields some new triumph Of discovery,
when the sweet-faced mother and romping
father feel not the burden Of years, but are
warmed with the youthfulness which the
spirit of Christmas makes perpetual.
But the day fails Of the fullness Of its OBJ
servance if something Of the same. bright
cheer is not brought to every home and ev-
cry person. Those who move in the true
spirit of the Christmas time realize upon
this day, above all others, that men are the
children of one God, one earth and one COM
mon purpose. Good will and self-abnega-
ton 60 hand in hand. They seek the poor
and unfortunate as did He whose memory
we consecrate. They would give repose to
the aching heart. True to the promptings Of
the Christmas spirit, they would make it the
brightest, sweetest and best of all the days
that make the year. Detroit Free Press.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1899-12-14
CHRISTMAS SPIRIT.
Its True Promptings Would Make the Dan
tho Brightest and Best in the Year.

tho Brightest and Best In the Year.
It is the day of all the year best and
dearest among the time marks of our recur-
ring calendar. It is the day for peace and
harmony in every heart and at every
hearthstone. We celebrate Gods chiefest
gift to man and discordant thoughts OF con-
tentions have no place at the joyous fes-
tival. All should ring clear and true and:
sweet as the Yuletime chimes.
The spirit Of Christmas is that of Him
whose birth it commentaries It softens
evil, sorrow and hopelessness with the magic
touch of charity, for in charity is the en-
bodiment of all the Christian graces. It
gives to goodness brighter luster and to re-
solve nobler purpose. It is spirit born
in every heart that can know its inspiration,
without regard to creed or race or station.
Of all the days to which man has given
special observance, Christmas alone has
grown in its power, its beauty and it's value.
1t has been stripped Of the grandly devised
liturgy and dramatic representations that
had their root in heather customs dispelled
by the true Christian spirit, but the change
has been one of publication and marks be-
yond cavil clearer conception of the sub
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1899-12-14
Jest Fore Christmas.

candies, cakes and toys,
Was made, they say. for proper kids an
not for naughty boys;
So wash your face an brush your hair, and
mind your p's and q's,
And don't bust out yer pantaloons, and
don't wear out your shoes;
Say "Yessum" to the ladies. an ''Yessur''
to the men,
An when they's company, don't pass
your plate for pie again;
But thinkin' Of the things yer'd like to see
upon that tree,
Jest fore Christmas be as good as yer
kin be! -
Eugene Field,
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1899-12-14

child, the New Years day with its good res
buttons and big promises and renewed en-
ergies, come around, there are those who
say: Let us have done with these trite
occurrences. But, if ever there was any
thing IN the old festival season, it is there
no staleness in the antique, but to whom
the same regenerative stimulus comes in
the anniversary time We lived because
those who went before us helped us to live;
let us be a like help to those who are BIOS
soming into younger life.-S. S. Times.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1899-12-14

ham and in Denmark portions of this ri.
gantic sweet appear every Christmas day.
The Christmas dinner is served in the huge
Indian dining room, which presents a bril-
liant appearance. Gold plate is used and
CLEANS from table and sideboard- IA yule
log in the fireplace blazes brightly, and the
large party Of relatives who have been asked
to share the Christmas dinner includes many
of the. younger members of the royal fam
lily who on other days of the year are in bed
at the dinner time of thegrown-ups There
fore they especially enjoy the occasion
Chicago Daily News.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1899-12-14
Christmas at the English Court.

There is one custom always gone through
with Christmas eve at the English court
the appearance of the great baron of beef.
This is cooked at Windsor, for the kitchen
at Osborne will not accommodate it. Also
there comes a big woodcock pie, boar's
head and the queens plum pudding. This
pudding is giant, for after part Of it has
been sent to the queen for her Christmas
dinner, enough is left to- furnish dessert for
all the queens near relatives at the
Russian court, in Roumania, at Sandring-
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1899-12-14
Keeping. the AnniYcrsdru.

Age disowns novelty. It is true that, the
more wise man learns, the less he finds
that he knows. Yet it is also true that, the
older we grow, the more we see the world
repeating itself. In new music we hear
strains that remind us Of old melodies; the
preachers illust atoms, the poets similes.
the novelist's plots, all remind us Of some
thing gone before, and Seem like revamp-
ing of old stories. And SO when the Christ
mas anniversary with itsstales Of the Christ
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1899-12-14
CHRISTMAS CUSTOMS.
Gift Making One of the Most Gracious
Features of the Season.

Gift Making One OF the Most Gracious
~ Features of the Season.
"Gift-making is one of the most gracious
features of Christmas, and one that pray
may survive all other outgrown CUSTOMS"
Woman's Home Companion. "When love
and sympathy are close counselors there is
little fear that we shall make the mistake
of leaving out of our little ones stocking the
particular thing he has set his heart upon
getting. And if his choice is beyond us to
crafty, let us come as near to it as we can,
and not convert this season into sort of
convenience for ourselves, thrusting upon
his reluctant acceptance such prosaic arti-
cles as shoes, hats and other essentials of the
toilet. Far prettier is the German custom
of bestowing gaudy trifes that have no use
in themselves, but are part of the glitter and
fashion of the holiday. When it is possible
nothing is SO good to have as the traditional
Christmas tree. In after years memory
hangs upon it fondly, and we bless in our
hearts the kind hands that took so much
trouble to give us pleasure.
Then the stocking hung up on Christmas
eve has a romance all its own. The break.
fast table dressed with holly-berries and
gifts piled under snowy napkins is graceful
SuSIOAu, ouo 10 AdA uACSI LIdu VIC UluuG uduus
ing out Of our gifts. Some trouble should
be taken to create the welcome element of
surprise. We all like it, but it is one of the
greatest delights in childs experience He
finds out before we would choose to have
him that what is looked forward to most
eagerly seldom turns out we'll. 1t is sad
philosophy, yet true, that it is dangerous to
set ones heart on anything in this world.
But the love that hides its intention until
the hour of fulfllment, and then lets out its
secret in an outburst of generosity, is the
best substitute that is ever offered for the
special Providence-Santa Claus, and all
other gracious myths.
s.An example of generosity is seldom lost
upon children if it is true, not artificial.
They are very willing to live up to their lit
tie knowledge, if we allow them the chance,
and part of our duty to the day is to en-.
courage in our young people the same kind.
illness we cultivate in ourselves. It is so
much easier to learn in youth to be genial,
sympathetic and generous than it is after
embittering experiences have hardened our
hearts"
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English Christmas Custom.

The Christmas tree found its way into
England through Prince Albert, soon after
his betrothal to Queen Victoria. "A peculiar
English custom is that Of passing small
tree round the table after the Christmas
dinner, from which each person plucks the
gift previously placed there for him or her.
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Christmas is the festival Of motherhood.
It calls our thoughts back to our own be-
ginning to her who gave us birth to her
to whom above every other human being we
owe all that we are for good-all that we
might have been and are not. We recall
her gentleness and patience with usher
aspirations and prayer for us. We plan and
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An Enthusiast.

Ted-Tom is great observer Of the Christ
mas customs.
Ned should say SO. He'll kiss an ugly
girl Just because he happens to catch her
under the mistletoe.-Judge.
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One Cause Of Trouble.

She--I wish Christmas really was sea.
son Of general peace and good will .,
!. He Vel, it might be if somebody hadn't
introduced the custom Of giving Christmas
presents Puck.
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She Knew Him.

Tom-Did you give Miss Gotrox Christ
mas present?
jack tried to. Offered her myself, you
know a.. AZ
Tom And she refused you?
Jack---I suppose that swhat it amounts to.
She said she didn't believe it&was right for
girl to accept very costly gifts. Brooklyn
Life. a