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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-17


truth. he occupies no small place
i'm the minds Of the grown Up people. The
TOYS this year are almost perfect. The
dolIies OF to-day are truly very smart
ladies in their way, and their trousseauX.
layettes trunks, Jewelry and toilet sets
are as complete in their way as those OF
their little mothers.
In mechanical toys there is little that is
very new. as in past years, so one OF the
most prominent toy buyers explained.
they had proved unstable. There are
still some few large animals shown. 4
dandy turnout, with large sized horses,
boastlng of a real hair coat and driven I'm
in tandem, will make some lucky lad hap
py. The toy is what is known as a caba-
ret 1t is large enough 70 seat child
comfortably. and is so arranged that il
can be pushed from behind by another
child, so that the driver OF a tandem can
enjoy all the pleasures OF a drive as he
proudly handles the reins.
The hobby horses are so lifelIke as 70
be almost real. A stall is shown which Is
lust as perfect in it's appointments as
papa's stable. There are the harness and
pegs on which TO hang IL, just as in a real
stall. There are blankets and covers, and
hay and straw, and all the comforts OF
real stable.
Then there are iron. coal and ice
wagons, and these wagons are loaded
with coal and blocks Of ice. and my lad
can play at being the .iceman TO his
hearts content. And the coal-it is real
GOALS OF such substance that II will not
soil the hands. and the ice will not melt
Many mamma will wish that her icebox
could be filled with this same ice. and
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-17

your pocket. 1t won't do to leave them
laying under foot"
Tommy tied up the books carefully. and
they just slipped into pocket Of Mr.
Palmer's great coat. Then he took up the
jug and can, and he and Loreny went on
In a minute Loreny stopped again I'm
scarf most to pieces" said she. There's
another She and Tommy looked at each
other. Loreny was quite pale. 81 s'pose
you had better pick II up" she said
family.
Tommy picked up the parcel. and his
hands shook when he unrolled IL.
oh he cried.
It was a beautiful little concertina- He
pulled It out gently, and there was soft
musical wheeze.
Don't! Somebody will hear" cried Lo-
reny. Put II up, quickI'
stubborn expression came over Tom
my's face. You've got the doll" said he.
I'm going to have this"
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faced. I'm a beautiful black silk was tell
ing them that all those prssents-the doll
the conccrtina. the books and the candy
were meant for them. and had hee1 'rs.
out Of the sleigh. and that they cou
carry them home.
Presently they were sitting by tho frn
eating frosted cake and drinking cr0ce-
late. Then there was "a Jingle NJ bells
outside and they were driven back r0 tho
alInshouse. tucked warmly under fur
robes and had a Christmas sleigh ride.
Mrs. Deacon Alden went with them t-
explain matters 20 Mrs. Palmer and te-
sister whisnercd 20 her just before thas
started: "I mean % take them Sarah.
/ am going 20 see about 10 Tomorrow
But Tommy and Loreny did not know
what that meant until afterward- That
night IT was enough for Loreuy 20 go %
sleep. with her own beautiful doll in her
arms. and for Tommy 20 sit up in bed
fearlessly and play softly on his concer-
tina his little Sunday school tune. which
happened TO be the tune Of a Christina
HYMN. ~
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test OF time. and can always be made new
when they are led with enthusiasm.
"Old Maid"-oldest and primmest OF
games-can always be made successful IL
there is one player who can infuse the
necessary amount OF animation into the
performance-she who calls the Queen
the good old lady and visibly shivers at
the approach OF doom. Little girls al
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-17

Undo it." said Loreny. trembling.
Tommy's clumsy fingers tugged AT the
PINK string. II was two pounds Of Christ
mas candy. They looked at the beautiful
req and white twists and were speech
less. Then Loreny spoke in a quick,
frightened way
You tie that right up again. Tommy
Wood" said she. Don't you eat a mite
OF it, ii don't belong to US"
Tommy, with a last wistful gaze at
the candy. tied il up. Then he looked at
his sister. shall ! lay it down AGAIN."
he asked.
Loreny hesitated. 81 dunno. hardly
Somebody might step on it after dark"
II can put it in my pocket" said
Tommy, eagerly.
Tommy slowed away the candy in one
OF the pockets OF Mr.. Palmer's great coat.
Mind you, don't eat a mite of it,"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-17

Loreny held a doll with
wax face and real fia1en
looked al IL, and the tears ca
her ayes.
What are you goin' TO do
it?' gasped Tommy.
Il dunno" answered
Loreny. slowly.
She looked anxious
~ al her brother,
somebody dropped
her." said she, but
] dunno who. Mrs.
Palmer won't let me
keep her"
Tommy stared az his
sister. then az the doll.
Mrs. Palmer won't
let me keep her" Loreny
repeated. and her lips
quivered. Suddenly she
wrapped her old shawl
carefully around the doll,
which was not dressed.
and snuggled her close 10
her with a defiant air.
What you goin' 20 do?"
Inquired Tommy.
I'm agoin' 20 carry her
home. Mrs. Palmer. she
won't see her under my
shawl.
she'll whip you when
she finds IL out"
Il don't care II she
does. " returned Loreny,
holding the doll closer.
She picked up the other
parcels and went on. Tom
my took up the molasses juj
and followed.
They had gone only q few
steps when Loreny stopped
again. There's something
else" she said. IN an awed
whisper.
Tommy set the Jug down.
You pick Il up" said Lo-
reny. Tommy set down
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-17

so rich. n
There are auto "
mobiles and real '
engines, and freight
cars. with freight in
side, and passenger
cars. with plenty OF pa
sengcrs. and all kinds
iron vehicles almost a
complete as the real
ones.
There are a tumb-
ling bear who turns
lnnumerable somer-
sets. and a seal !
which. upon being I
W nd up, run 8
around and Is actual
lifelikc. There are ia
ing bears and rabbits
alligatOrs. and a VIII
menagerie OF ANNA.
beasts 20 amuse
younger children.
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Copyrighted.

Copyrighted.
HIGH DO the children like best,
new games or old? I am in
clined 10 think the old games
are best. II they are played
with the proper spirit-the
games which have stood the
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equally well by
children or adults.
a siXpence ~
placed at the end
OF a long chalk
line on the floor.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-17

some little req lace. lie wore
an old coat OF Mt. Palmer
he almshouse keeper 3. which
had been cut down for him.
hut the skirts sull trailed in
the snow.
The two went on silently:
The bare hranches overhead
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-17

nee more Santa is the most i'm
portant person I'm the whole wide
world, in the minds OF the little
men and women to-day, and, in
truth. he occupies no small place
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-17

FIsteneu rouIN 10 mo setung sun. II
was very stan and cold. Suddenly Boreny
stopped short and Tommy made a sud
den halt al her heels.
What's THAR" she cried. in an excited
voice.
Tommy set down the molasses jug and
peered around her shoulder A brown
paper package lay in the road before
them.
What DO you spose Il is?" asked
Loreny.
Pick n up" returned Tommy.
Loreny eyed II a minute. then she laid
her own bundles carefully down on the
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-17

CNoNNIY and Loreny had been 20 the
store 10 90 some errands and were
on their way back 10 the almshouse
where they lived. The light was
4 getting low. and the western sky
was red The two went in file down
NE country road. There had been a
teavy fan Of snow the day before. and IL
was not yet trodden down: there was
bnly "a narrow foot-track between the
Drifts. L'reny kept ahead. She was
three years older than her brother
Tommy. and quite a tail girl Her thin,
why figure skipped eVer the snow as
lightly as s. sparrow. She wore an old
brown cotton dress. a dim plaid sha wi
and faded worsted hood. and her arms
were Fun ~ brown-paper bundles.
Tommy tugEed a molasses jug in one
hand and kerosene can in the other.
lie was short and sturdy with a hand
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-17

snow, picked II up and IN
rolled 81.
oh" she cried.
Tommy said nothing, but his
mouth opened and his eyes
grew big
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-17
Some Fascinating
Christmas TOYS

perhaps
the ice
co rich
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-17

Dolls houses and furniture are more
elaborate this year than ever before. and
speak eloquently OF the luxury and eN-
travagance Of the age. The small beds
are hung In satin. the spreads are OF
lace, the parlor sets OF ''Vernis-Martfn. :"
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-12-26
GOOD THING FOR vINITA.
A Purcell Idea Worth Adopting in
Our City.

The ladies clubs of Purcell might
with profit to the town follow the
example of their Guthrie sisters, a
brief account of which is in another
column, in establishing a waiting
or rest room for the ladies from
the country, a place for country
visitors to use as a sort of head
quarters when in town, the ladies
resting there while waiting for
their husbands to transact their
business. To secure a room and
furnish it neatly, provide fire, toi-
let articles, etc., employ a jan
intress and fit the room up COM
fortably would not be such an ex-
pensive matter and the business
firms of the town could well afford
to pay this cost in the greater ac-
commodation 1t would give their
customers. Such an institution
could be easily kept up on what
the average business man of Pur-
cell annually pays out on fake ad-
vertising schemes. If the business
men Of Purcell will solemnly COW
enant on the first of the new year
that they will during the next CEN
tury patronize no travelling ad-
vertisef with a map, chart, direc-
tory, paper bag or any other scheme
of that sort, and will invest In a
plan of the kind proposed, they
will not only secure an ADVERTISE
ment that will do them much more
good, but will actually spend less
money than they do on the numer-
Gus catch;penny affairs that are
presented to their notice during
the season. Purcell Register.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-12-26
GULAGER- TAYLOR.
Wedding to be Celebrated Tomorrow
at Marshall, no.

w. M. GuIager, of Tahlequah,
passed through our city this morn
ing on his way to Marshall, Mo-,
where tomorrew he will be united
in marriage to Miss Nellie Taylor.
Mr.. Gulager is one of the most
prominent business men OF the
Cherokee nation, and is well known
in this city. Miss Taylor is a grad
uate of Howard Payne college, of
Pyatt, Mo-, and is a most cultured
and popular young lady Before
returning to the territory they will
visit California, Texas, Old Mex
leo and Florida. They will be
Joined at Salt Lake City by Mr..
and Mrs. ]. A. Lawrence.
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dislodged. A short pause follow
ed, during which the mule changed
its tactics, and Hammer thwacked
its sweaty neck with his open
hand. The next motion was a sud
den rearing by the mule. AS IL
rose on its hind legs the rider
yanked fiercely ON the reins, and,
slipping to the ground on one side,
allowed the brute TO fall on it's
back. The saddle-horn buried it.
self in the earth, and the mules
hoofs beat the air moment before
it scrambled to its feet.
Hammer was cooler than the
mule now, and swung himself back
into the saddle with the first long
leap Of the desperate animal. This
was the easy part of the trial for
the rider, and the spectacular part
for the world. The mule ran
straight away for the opposite
fence of the fair grounds with
long, lunging jumps, rising
and pitching forward with the
speed of a racing yacht. Hammer
brought his craft about before it
sailed into the fence, and beat it
fore and aft with a flourishing
hand. He was wild with triumph
now, his hair blowing in the wind.
He leaned forward as in a race,
urging the thoroughly tired and
conquered mule straight for the
crowd. A particularly vicious dig
with the spurs made the beast
plunge into the scattering knot Of
spectators and rise to four barred
gate. At the opposite side OF the
track no fence barred its way, and
it ran, frightened and quivering,
under the awning of a lemonade
vender's stand, scattering glasses
and confections to the winds, and
wrecking the stand. Hammer slow
ly dismounted, stroked the sweaiy
flank of the subdued mule, then
turning and picking up an unbro-
ken bottle of soda, proposed a
toast "to our gentle old family
buggy hossl"
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-12-26
JOHN OSKISON'S STORY.
Vinita Fair Grounds in the
Writer'S Fancy.

The Century Magazines prize
for the best short story submitted
by a college graduate in 1899, was
awarded to John M. Oskison, of
Leland Stanford University, whose
home is in the Indian Territory,
and whose blood is partly Indian.
"Only the Master Shall Praise" is
its title; and one of its scenes is a
description of ride on bucking
mule:
Out Of a knot of excited men
Hammer went straight to the wait
ing, restless mule. With a mock
air of bravado he struck the ex-
cited mule across the flank with
his sombrero, after roughly seizing
the reins. No one who has not
learned by experience how to
mount a plunging horse can un-
derstand how Hammer lifted him
self out of the chaos of rearing
mule and struggling attendants in
to the saddle before he signed to
the men to turn the animal loose.
When the mule found itself free
to act there was momentarY
pause. Then began the short,
nasty jumps straight into the air,
with the animals back bowed, its
lSgs stiff, and it's head lowered. 1t
was the first powerful effort OF the
aneered beast, made with deyilish
confidence. Hammer was scarcely
shaken by these first straight
Jumps, but then began the twist
ing series. which is the second ex-
pedient of bueking animal. A
high jump into the air, with a
seemingly impossible twist to the
side, landed the mule with its head
turned almost half round. Before
the rider caught his breath another
Jump and another half turn were
made. These are the motions
which makes a broncho busters
life shorter. Hammer was bleeding
at the nose in half a minute. The
twisting jumps were continued I'M
iii the strength of the mule was
almost exhausted, and as yet only
the hat of the puncher had been
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-12-26
REV. POOLE MARRIED.
The Happy Couple Given a Fitting
Welcome by Their Friends.

Upon the arrival of Rev. Poole
and his bride from Checotah last
evening they were met at the de-
pot by delegation Of members OF
the Methodist Episcopal church
and escorted to the parsonage,
where other members and friends
had taken possession and spread a
bountiful Christmas supper, after
which all repaired TO the church
where a delightful hour was spent
with music and singing. Mr.. and
Mrs Poole are at home to their
many friends, in the parsonage,
which had been previously fitted
up for their occupancy.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-12-26

A number of our exchanges came
out Saturday with the announcer
ment that no paper would be is
sued Monday. That kind Of thing
might do for dull towns, but
Vinita wouldn't tolerate that sort
Of thing. The Daily Chieftain
must be printed six days in the
week, holidays and all
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-11-15
JAMES M HOLMES

Word has been received in Waterbury of the death from apoplexy of James M. Holmes, formerly of that city, and a cousin of the late Israel Holmes. The death of Mir. Holmes occurred at his home in Swaffhan, Norwich, England, November 3. MT. Holmes waa son of the late Miles Holmes was a little over sixty years old and leaves a wife and two sons, who live in England. He leaves also two half brothers and a sister in Seattle, Washington. The de- ceased was engaged in the dry goods business in Waterbury for a number of years He left Waterbury about 1863 MT Holmes first wife was sister of Dr, North, and his second wife an English lady.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-11-15
TO PROMOTE UNITY.
The Democratic Conference Held in
 Bridgeport.

The Democratic Conference Held in Bridgeport.
 The executive committee appointed on Monday night at the democratic confer ence in Bridgeport is as follows: New Haven county, D. G. Kilduff of Water bury; Hartford county, Charles O. Treat of Manchester; Fairfield county, Archibald McNeil of Bridgeport; Litch- field county, E. s. Roberts of Canaan Middlesex county, Charles T. Russell of Haddam Windham county, Newton Phillips of Killingly; Holland county, Royal o. Phelps of Andover.
 Director Troup, treasurer of the new organization, said yesterday morning. 'The object is to promote unity among the democrats and to get the party into line for the campaign of 1900 The ex- ecutive committee will make arrange ments to collect subscriptions to be sent to the national committee as Con- necticut's share of the expenses of the campaign in 1900. A day will be named for this collection.
 There were twenty-five invitations sent from Bridgeport and of the number twenty-five responded"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-11-15
Want Some GO O !?
 EAT GRAPE-NUTS.
WHEN YOU GET "GOn

The Entire Machine Moves Better.
 The thing to be aimed at by every one is to keep the vitality up, and there is no surer way than by use of food that quickly and easily digests. A lady writes, "We have been using your Grape-Nuts for quite while past, and while using them have discovered that an increase Of strength and vigor has set in and also the bowels move regu- larly and better than ever before. My husband had been troubled with con- stipation for a long time but since he has been eating Grape-Nuts the trouble has entirely disappeared. I know that the relief came from the use of the food, for we have friend that was troubled in the same way and had been treated for year or more, but since he has been using Grape-Nuts the diffi- yulty has entirely disappeared.
 I naturally do not care to have my name used in the public press, but am glad to advise you of these facts."-, Stoughton, Mass. (Name can be fur nished by Postum Cereal Co.,, makers of Grape-Nuts, Battle Creek, Mich.)
 The food is so made that it is pre- digested. and therefore does not dis lUM=s the digestive organs. It is con- Z ated food, and furnishes nourish- I,1ii # the higest class in the most lIIl|I sform. Added to this, the flavor H ,us The grape-sugar can be Tiiii ne crystals glittering on the Illjll the little granules. It is so = sted that babes in arms can ---oe-Nuts combined with milk -- - marked advantage. Sold
 class grocers.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-11-15
MoRTGAGED FOR s25,ooo.

The New England Life Insurance company of Boston has loaned $25000 to E. Lawrence Godkin, formerly editor of the New York Evening Post; Kath- crime and Alfred P. Rockwell. The mortgage deed was filed in the town clerks office yesterday morning
 The large loan is secured by property on Edwards Humphrey Orange and Bishop streets. The tract comprises several acres and is irregular in it's boundaries. It is the same plot of land in which MT. Godkin few weeks ago acquired an undivided half interest by purchase from the Rockwells It is understood that the money raised by mortgage will be used in improving the land and placing it in good condition for market.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-11-15
OBITTARY NOTES.
John NJ. Baldwin.

John M Baldwin, aged forty-four, a former resident of West Haven, died in Buffalo Sunday, where he had resided for the past six years. He leaves a the restaurant business in Buffalo, and formerly conducted a meat market in West Haven in Washington avenue. He was well known in fraternal circles, being a past master of Anhawon lodge, F. and A. M., of West Haven. The funeral services were held from the res- idence of Selectman William Russell in West Haven yesterday.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-11-15
A DISTINGUISHED HONOR

Judge Simeon E. Baldwin of this city yesterday informed the executive coun- cil of the International Law association of his acceptance of his election as president to succeed Sir Richard Web ster, attorney general of England, whose term expires next year. Judge Baldwin was notified of his selection by the executive council Tuesday. It was also announced that the next con ference of the council will be at Rouen about August 14 1900.
 This distinguished honor paid to Judge Baldwin is one accorded to no other American except David Dudley Field of the supreme court.
 The association is composed of lead ing jurists of America and Europe for the reform and qualification of the laws of nations. Its last conference was held in Buffalo last summer. It had never met in the United States until last year.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-11-15
ANsANTAWAEL LODGE, F. AND AM.
West Haven Masons Out

West Haven Masons Out in Force
 Third Degree for Lawyer Bush.
 Ansantawae lodge, F. and A, M., of West Haven, had one of it's specially in- teresting occasions last evening. The excitement centered about the confer ring of the third degree on Lawyer Charles K. Bush, and despite the de- scending snowflakes there was not only a. large attendance of the members of the lodge, but there was a large influx of visitors from New Haven, friends of MT. Bush, and the medical fraternity and mercantile circles of New Haven were all represented by some of their leading lights, most of whom have vivid recollections of MT. Bush's prowess in catching trout in Connecticut and other waters, The lodge extended it's most fraternal welcome to the visitors who were speedily made at home. The oc casion was greatly enjoyed.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-11-15
BURNED.

An Ancient and Historic Homestead in
 Windsor
 Windsor, Nov. H.-Fire which started from some unknown cause early this morning on the estate of the late Judge Senaca o. Griswold caused damage es- timated at nearly s10,000; partially in- sured. Eight horses and five Shetland ponies were burned to death. In all six buildings were burned, three barns, two tobacco sheds and an old brick house, which was built with brick imported from England in 1647. The live stock was owned by R. L. Clark
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-11-15
DIED IN NEW ORLEANS.

Miss Jessie Parmly Terry, aged flf- teen years, only daughter of MT. and Mrs. S. R. Perry, died recently in New Orleans. Mrs. Perry was formerly Miss Mary Frisbie of Branford, and lived in the old Frfsbie place. on the site where now stands the Congrega- tional Manse The young lady died af- ter an eight days' illness with Bright's disease. She vas an only child, and the joy and pride of her parents. Great sympathy is expressed for Mrs. Perry by her many friends.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-11-15

mediately for quite an extended trip, after which they will live at 4S1 Edge wood avenue. Many beautiful wedding gifts were received. Those present at the ceremony were MT. and Mrs. c. K. Hutchinson, Lesley A. Allen a. brother of the bride, from River View academy, Poughkeepsie; Miss Grace Pckney, Plttsfeld, Vt.; MT, Urnfield s. Hutchinson and Harold Hutchins of Boston. About 300 announcement cards of the wedding were sent out to friends after the ceremony.