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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-27
Completely Subjugated.

From the Philadelphia Press.
Poor old Henpeck leads dogs life
with his wife"
WELL why on earth doesn't he apply
for a divorce?"
He says he wanted to. but she wouldn't
let him."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-27

ment?"
Draw Poker Dave-"snap Shot Sam bet
the boys the drinks he could clip off a Chi
Eamans queue. He shot too low
lynch him?' =s%
Draw Poker Daye-"Naw: they're goiu'
ter collect their drinks, 20 course. Col
lier's Weekly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-27

From Tit-Bits.


Tailer--"Look here! have worried my
self sick over thar bill Of yours"
Casket (tho undertaker)-"That's all right
old man. II worst comes to worst Won can
take it out in trade
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-27

From Puck.

Mrs. Eastman-"I suppose Wagners
,, music Is popular in the west?"
Mrs. Porkchops-"Oh, yes! Wagner has
been Endorsed by the first families of Chi
cagor'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-27
Elevator Education.

ct was over in New York the other day."
said an official, and l had an experience
:. hich rather inclines me TO the belief that
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-27
LxsTHINOS ~ ~
I'5EE @5v

the elevator boys of that town ought to
establish spelling school fund for gen.
eral and individual benefit. L was in
building occupied by publishers, and the
elevator had a disk over each gate with a
hand pointing to the different numbers on
Ii showing where the cage was at any given
time. The characters on the disk were
'S-1-2-3-4-5-6, and / was stumped on the
S.
"'What is the s for on the disk? 1 in
CURED of the boy. or young man, when 1
got aboard.
"'S?' he repeated. as if he We're hearing
of it for The first time.
Yes. s. / said. Il understand the num-
bers Of the floors all right, but what's the
So
oh. yes he exclaimed. as he caught
the idea THE S-um-er-lemme see--of
course, the S. Why, that stands for cellar,
OF course. That's when you go down be-
low the first floor, you know
But somehow | didn't know, and later I
was Informed that the stood for street.
or the street floor"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-27
Keeping in Practice.
b.,

so he Is going abroad?'
Yes. He got so in the habit of kicking
about the way things were done during
the Spanish war that he Is going to Eng
iand now to help out the stay-at-homes
there"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-27

An employee Of one of the largest dealers
in cut glass in New York says that shot
should never be used In the cleansing of
carafes, cruets, toilet and similar articles.
It is very apt to scratch the glass. and thus
mar its beauty. Prosaic potato pealings
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1900-12-20


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The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1900-12-20
Yuletide Suners,itions.

In many countries it is thought impor-
tant to keep the lights and :.res going
on Christmas eve. In Germany. if you
let the lights go out. it is believed some
one in the house will die that year. 1t is
also said that if hoop comes off cask
on Christmas it is token of the same
import. Not only is the FIRE carefully
preserved in France. but there are also
certain ways only of building it. A huge
bush called Christmas branch" is placed
in the fireplace, and sticks of woods are
put in of great length. and allowed to
burn at one end. In Germany, piece
of the yule log is preserved until the
next year. when it is used in kindling
the fire afresh. If glowing embers are
found on the hearth on Christmas MORN
ing. you will want for nothing that year.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1900-12-20
OLC SANTA CLAUS.

"a LID SANTA CLAUS sat all alone In
~ With his leg crossed over his knee:
Wniie Il comical look peeped out at his eyes,
For funny old fellow Is he
His queer little cap was tumbled and torn,
And his wig it was all awTy;
But he sat and mused the whole day long,
While the hours went flying by.
He had been as busy as busy could be,
In filling his pack with toys:
He had gathered his nuts and baked bis
pies,
To give to the girls and boys.
There were dolls for the girls. and whips
for the boys,
With wheelbdrrOws, horses ana drays;
And bureaus and trunks for dolly's new
All these in his pack he displays.
or candy. too. both twisted and striped.
He had furnished a plentiful store:
While raislns and iigs, and prunes and
grapes,
Hung up. ON peg. by the door.
81 am almost ready" quoth he. quoth he,
And Christmas is almost here;
But, one thing more-I must write book,
And give 10 each one. this year.
So he clapped his specs on his little round
nose,
AMI Selling the stump or his pen.
He wrote more lines In one little hour.
Than you ever could write In ten.
He told them stories all pretty and new,
And wrote them all out In rhym
Then packed them away, with MS Do& Oh
toys.
To distribute one at n time.
And Christmas eve. when all were IN peu'
Right down the chimney he few;
And stretching the stockingleg out at the
top.
He clapped in n book for you.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1900-12-20
The NiStIeioe.

There are some pretty traditions con
nected with the use of the mstletoe at
this season of the year that date back to
the ancient celebrations. The ancient
Britons worshiped the god Tutanes, the
god of the sun. OF course the winter
solstice or the turning point of the sun
in its course. the change from decreasing
to increasing length of days, was an oc-
casiOn for rejoicing among that people.
Their customs, practiced by the Druid
priests, We're therefore appropriate. They
went out at this season of the year to
gather the revered mistletoe and it is
significant that they cared for none but
that which grew upon the trunk Of an oak
tree which was sacred to the sun god
Two white bullocks were led out and
tied to the oak tree upon which the plant
was found. When the mistletoe had been
detached by the priests the bullocks were
sacrificed. The mistletoe was hung up
above the doors of the houses to insure
good luck for the year that was about TO
begin. In Normandy the plants are still
gathered in great quantities and shipped
to England and America for what pur-
poses we well know. The hanging up
of the mistletoe seems to reflect some
what the custom Of the Druids and the
BritonS o. centuries ago.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1900-12-20

should know that bass among q thou
| sand! And Billy Martin, too! no tenor
voice like his. Confound the deacon for
mewing me up here, when my jolly GRO
MES are seeing the old year out and the
new year in"
A sound at the window attracted his
attention, and rubicund visage peered
in on him, like the full moon from the
face of an oldfashioncd clock.
''Hullo. old fell" said the full moon.
"You ought 10 be hamstrung for desert
ing us on Il night like this. We want YOU
to sing. Hang Deacon Bradstock, Just
you get up in 4 chair, and we'll snake
you out Of this gospel shop in the twink
ling of an eye"
Il can't do it. | zxve given my word
TO remain here" said Luke, firmly.
You won't join us."
''No-I tell you | can't"
Then stay and bee hanged 10 you" said
the full moon, as it set in an angry cloud.
Luke was left to himself After a
while he fell asleep. lie dreamed that
he was i'll Il strange country-stranyc but
beautiful. The sky was deep blue. un-
checkered by cloud. AL at once there
came gliding towards the dreamer, from
a cluster of macnolias. an old man. with
two fairy children. As they drew nearer
he recognized with awe the features of
his father and of the two young children.
his own, whose ashes lay in the old
churchyard. They SAW him-thcy turned
their glorious faces towards him. Then
i'll an agony of affection the poor man
was rushing forward to clasp them in his
arms; but lie had no power over his
limbs; his feet seemed rooted. And at
the same moment voice sounded in his
ear, Luke Bridsely. art thou worthy to
join those blessed ones:'
Worthy or not, | make the effort
said the unhappy man.
To strive is to succeed" answered
the voice. With this Luke Bridgely
awoke.
You are sound sleeper, Luke" said
Deacon Bradstock, standing by the arm
chair
Where am To- asked Luke. gazing
wildly round him. 20, remember"
''You can go home now," said the dea-
con. I'll take my turn. And look here.
Luke. as l prevented you from doing
your marketing. l thought it to be but
fair to be your caterer for to-morrow's
dinner. You'll find everything needful
for good set down in this basket"
Deacon Bradstock," said Luke. TAX
ing his hand, you are Il good and gener-
GUS friend TO me. How shall | ever re-
pay you:'
There is one thing that would repay
me amply" said the deacon: but that
you'll never do, I'm afraid"
And what is that?" asked Luke, with
downcast eyes.
Sign the pledge" replied the deacon.
Il would sign the pledge if l thought I
could keep it
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1900-12-20

What resolutions have l vowed TO keep the
coming year:
Come. sit beside me, maiden fair and
straightway you shall hear:
I've pledged myself to choose one girl from
out the thrcns gay,
And love her with an honest love forever
and for aye.
I'll work for her with brain and Drawn, with
all my might and main.
Until I've won her everything that honesty
can gain:
Iii fill her life with all that's good. till life
itself is done
And while We train our minds and hearts
Wen not neglect the fun.
Now tell me. won't you. maiden fair, what
you have vowed to do
For I've laid bare my inmOst soul to no one
but to you:"
I've made no pledges" she replied in so
dcmure tone,
But. If you don't object. I'll try to help
Won keep your own,
Il cslip'S Monthly
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ua!s' ana Wheh taa' AFTERNOON, i-THe'
h"ssaru; weary anu M'h' n"u asheu nun
ioi Joo' ne n'. w. iot t,'e
oi tne applicant we anu e4i,iuieni ~
eHsase min u "a'eh 'iie hies. i-uNe ,'"u ~
iot entereu onuien toi ''Nu -
was win certain awe 'nat He hau cloSs-
Gu the tnresnolu;
anu !ou WIZ Ho' '.Ne ,''e P'eu7',
near the door.
Not a bit of it," answered Luke. with
an uneasy laugh II should only break
it, as l have done So many promises TO
poor Martha
Well" rejoined the deacon, with
sigh. lat least you will pledge me your
word not 10 drink a drop tonight"
THAT will, deacon; my word of honor
and / give you full permission to turn
.Iute bade him good night and threw
, himself in an armchair before the red
hot stove. The light clowed ruddily on
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1900-12-20
JANUARY.
= LuFr old Winter chieftaIp. How bis

X merry forces rallyi
- Clash of spears and clink OF spurs,
and plume OF flying snow;
Swift they come from frozen sea and marsh,
and moor and valley,
All the bcld and mighty winds that blow.
The Sultan of the Northland comes with
stin and rafting volley;
Not an acorn In the forest can escape his
driving gale;
And he even hurls his dagger through the
mistletoe and holly.
And flares about the stoutest cedars rei!.
And the Western wind comes rushing in
white and binding furry,
And dances on the hill tops the liveluns
winter day:
And the tiny snow winged fairies, they hus-
tie and they hurry
Till all the earth IS snuGly tucked away.
The Eastern wind comes up from where the
low, white bo.s are lying.
And he brings veil Of moisture. and he
brings the sleety rain.
We hear him shrilly wailing. and We hear
him softly signing,
And flinging bits of ice against the pane.
Then the Southern wind comes whispering
of valleys that are scepin.
Among the orange thickets and groves or
palm and date.
And we dream a dream of sprin:timc, and
Of pinks and lark-spur peeplns.
And know that we shall find them II we
wait.
But Janus claps hise.re- mailed hands. and
stamps upon the heather:
Once more his forces rally at mandate OF
their king;
And all the mad and merry winds clasp
hands and dance together.
And fees away the fairy dream Of spring
Good Housekeeping.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1900-12-20
How to Send Gifts.

The polite way to send Christmas pres
ents. whenever it is possible to do so, is
by hand, either by private or hired mes
senger. The next best way is to send
presents by express, always fully prepaid.
The next best way is to send them by
first-class mail. preferably registered.
Second, third and fourth-class rates are
cheaper, but if any writing is enclosed
it subjects the second, third or fourth
class mail TO letter postage and you suf-
fer the humiliation of sending presents
with postage due" The postoffice au-
thorities do not believe you when you say
the unsealed package you send by sec
ond, third or fourth-c.ass postage con-
tains no writing. whether it really does
or not. All mail matter sent unsealed,
or by anything but letter rates of post
age can be opened by the postoffice clerks
and is so opened.
Postal clerks are human and so they
are often careless. 1t does not insure
your holiday gifts going by 6rst-class
mail if bulky and are likely to be handled
as such unless you write ''First-class" on
each package conspicuously, and it is
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1900-12-20
. VER in the Philippines Christmas

~ YER in the Philippines Christmas
II comes with the same regularity
" that it dawns on us. To be sure,
lying as the chief island does within few
degrees of the equator, they have none of
the billiards. which frequently make the
good people here thankful for abundance
of coal when Christmas comes. Over
there man is not seeking to demonstrate
how many clothes of a clearly defined
weight he can wear; he is rather envious
OF the one who can boast a set of linen
paJamas as his sole covering. But it is
Christmas just the same, for the almanac
does not lie and the world revolves as
regularly there as in our own State.
Over there on Christmas day the thing
the man most needs is a big hunk of ice.
This is dainty much priced and many a
man will gnaw it on Christmas with
fervor chill inspiring to him who eats his
Christmas dinner in the city of Manila.
Several thousand men from the States
Will eat Christmas dinner twelve hours
and fifteen minutes before the clock in
the steeple informs the good people of
this region that noon on the Christmas
natal day has come. The boys in the
army will see and feel the sun, will meet
him in his travels some 12,OO0 miles near
er the turning point than their friends.
They have acquired an intimacy of ac-
quaintance with the sun over there which
is undreamed of here. One can scarcely
realize that as he hugs the stove on
Christmas day and blows upon red fin
gers before he can remove his ulster that
brother. may be, or son is sitting at
feast with nothing on above his waist
but an undershirt and growing that
camp regulations prevent his removing
that.
What will the boys have for Christ
mas? Manila is crowded with packages
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1900-12-20

1S01-Jefe-son elected President by vote
of the House and ipaucurated. War de-
clared against Tripoli-
1S02-Spain ceded Louisiana to France. -
Ohio admitted
1SG3-Louisiana bought from France.
1S04-Adoption of the twelfth amendment
to the Constitution. 9. Burr-Hamilton
duel: First white child born In en- sagp-
1s05-Jefferson inaugurated. =. Peace es;ab-
lished with Tripoli
1S06-Burr accused of conspiracy. First
trade union formed.
1Sg1-First steamboat aScended the Hudson
1soS-Consress empowered the President 10
raise an army against France Act pro-
hibiting slave trade.
ls09-Madi>on inausuratcd.
lSIU-Thirl census showed population OF
.aa3a.ss1.
1s1l-Battle of Tippecanoe. First steam
boat on the Mississippi.
1Si2-war declared against EnGiani -
Erie Canal projected. =. Louisiana admit
ted. Fort Dearborn massacre.
1S13-Madison's second inauguration
Coal discovered In Pennsylvania -. Perry
defeated British fleet.
lSl4-Washington burned by the British.
Ghent treaty signed. First locomotive
1sI.HBrifish defeated at New Orleans.
War with Algiers. Power looms hrst
1sIsNU. S. bank chartered. First protect
i've tariff law passed; Indiana admitted
1S17-Monroe inaugurated. -Mississippi ai-
nitted =. Seminole war.
1sIs-Present L. $. nag design apprcved.-
Illinois admitted.
1sI9-Spain ceded Florida to L. s.. Mexi-
can boundary dispute settled. :. Alabama
admitted
1S2O-Fourth census taken, showing 9.c33,
$50 poDulation. Missouri comprCmise
bill passed -. Maine admitted.
1S21-Monroe inaugurated- Missouri ad-
lsa2-Northern boundary agreed upon with
1sssTMonroe doctrine proclaimed.
1S24-Tenth presidential election resulted
in no choice
lS25-House chose Adams for President.
Threshing machines came into use.
1S26-Anti-Masonicr riots In several Eastern
States. First railroad built in Mas>a-
chusetts.
1ss.-Paper FIRST made Of straw straw n,..,u
machine invented.
1s29-Jackscn lnausurated :. Several In
dian massacres.
Is3O-Fifth census showed Il. 2.s56. 100 popu
lation. Envelopes came into use.
Philadelphia mint finished.
1S31-First successful reaper operated.
1S32-Morse invented telegraphy. Firs,
death from cholera Missi>sirpis source
discovered First horse car line
1s33-Jackson inaugurated. Great meteor
1s34-Iucifer matches first used.
1S35-Great fire In New York. Second sam
1s36-Texas declared independence. Anti
slavery agitation began In the North
1s37-Van Buren in1ugurated. .GrCai tina1-
ciaI panic. Michigan admitted.
1S3s-War threatened by Maine boundary
dispute.
1S39-Financial panic resulted in suspension
of nearly $50 banks. Express lines
1s4O - sixth census population 16,o-9,s5
Gold discovered in California
1S41-Harrison inaugurated, died. and was
succeeded by Tyler. National bankrutcy
law passed.
as42-Maine boundary dispute settled.
Morse laid experimental submarine cable,
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1900-12-20
Christmas on = warship.

Christmas day is nowhere anticipated
with more pleasure or celebrated more
jovially than among the jackies on board
our mcn-of-war. Wherever the ship may
be on Christmas. and the navy is usually
scattered all over the world. the day is
invariably set aside for a general jollifi-
cation. The elaborate Christmas dinner.
the decorating OF the ship, the sLylark
ing and games have become tradition in
the navy The officers and men alike all
ioin in making the day L very merry
Christmas
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To strive is TO succeed" answered the

To strive is to succeed" answered the
deacon.
You have used those words before to-
night cried Luke.
You are miStaken-thcy haven't pass
ed my lips" answered the deacon. smil-
ing. You are but half awake yet,
Luke"
''NO-wide awake, thank Heaven an
swered Bridgely. Give me the pledge
quick. I'll sign it and III keep it; never
fear me- There, the deed is done, and L
am Il happier man already. Good night,
and Il happy new year to you, and 4
thousand TO boot. Good night,''
With heart full to bursting, he caught
up the basket and hurried home. His
wife was sitting up. Her habitual glance
of anxiety changed into relief as she be
held his clear and hopeful countenance.
Dear Martha" said Luke. I'm poor
man now, and this is all the new years
present | can bring YOU
lie handed her the pledge. She pressed
il and the hand that held il TO her heart
Of hearts. 1t was the T.'eface TO a life
Of chaStencd happiness. 1t now hangs.
framed in gold, in the elegant drawing
room of gentleman who is proud to call
Luke Bridgcly father. and who has often
heard from his own lips the sto:y Of One
New Years Eve.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1900-12-20
ss7"AS az "a s'9.1 4.ANs7'HS7 7"s.~'"'
|. One New Years. eve.
BY FRANCIS A. DURIvAOE.
YoWevNWeW&

a o, you're not afraid of being left
~ alone in the church." said Deacon
- Bradstock.
Afraid, no.' answered Luke Bridge
ly. boldly; what should l be afraid off,"
MANY a man is afraid of his own evil
conscience" said the deacon. Luke
Bridgely made no answer.
This conversation passed in the yestry
of small city church. The room had
been lately plastered, and as it was cold
winter weather that 31st of December.
large fire had been kindled to dry the
walls against the coming Sunday. Luke
Bridgely had been once a thriving me-
chanic. Like many man whose con-
riviality has been his ruin, there were
many good traits in his character; he was
kind-hearted. generous. charitable, but
guided by impulse rather than principle.
The deacon had known him in better
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1900-12-20
ISol-ChronoIogy of the Century-looI.

1Sl3-Bunker Hill monument dedicated. -.
Comet seen in daylight.
1Si4-Joseph Smith. Mormon, murdered.
Telegraph line opened between Washing
ton and Baltimore.
1Si5-Polk inaugurated.. Texas annexed
and admitted. Florida admitted.
1s4e-War with Mexico, Sewing machine
invented Iowa admitted.
1Si1-fosta-e stamps came into use.
1SiS-Mexioan war ended. Wisconsin ad-
mitted- Niagara suspension bridge
opened.
Is4:-Taylor inaugurated :. The cholera
ISlo-California admitted . Clayton Bull
wer treaty signed. Fugitive slave law
passed. Seventh census-populaticn ,,
1?l.S15.
1s51-Postage fixed at three cents . San
Francisco burned.
lS.,2-Steamer Atlantic sank in Lake Erie.
1S53-Internaiional exposition in New York
.Gadsen purchase effected
1854 Steamship Arctic lost with 500 souls
Missouri compromise act repealed.
1S5J-Niagara bridge completed and first
train crossed.
lS-Jti-Steamer Pacific lost Political dis
turbances in Kansas.
1897 - Buchanan inau-urated. Mountain
Meadow massacre. Financial panic.
Dred Scott decision.
1SJS-First submarine cable message.
Overland mail route established between
ST. Louis and san Francisco. Minnesota
admitted.
1853 - oregon admitted. John Brown
hanged.
lSe0-South Carolina seeded. E. Eighth cen
sus-popuation II .4i3. .321.
1861 - Lincoln inauguratei- .C5nte icrate
Congress assembled. Kansas admitted
-. Confederate States seeded. For:
Sumter fired upon. .C;vi! WAR began.
Federal rout NJ Bull Run.
1Sf2-Specie payments suspended. Green
BACKS issued. Many important military
campaigns. =. Monitor and Merrimac en-
sa-ement. West Virginia admitted.
..
issued. Campaigns by Grant and Hooker
eliminated in defeat of Confedcratas a
Gettysburg. National bank law passed
ls6i-Union armies were gradually conccn
trated around Richmond. Gulf por
bockaded and forts destroyed. Sher
mans famous march TO the sea. Nevada
admitted.
iScJ-Lincoln again inaugnrated. assassin
ated by Booth. and succeeded by johnson.
Lee surrendered. War ended.
1866 Pacific railroad begun. e. Atlantic
cable completed. G. A. II. organized
lS61-Alaska purchased. :. Mi itsry recon
struction act passed Amnesty proc,a
nation issued. 80. Nebraska admittei....
Typewriter invented.
ISIS Fourteenth amendment 10 the Consti-
tuition adopted Arkansas North and
South Carolina. Louisiana and Florida re
admitted. President Ichnson acquitted
of impeachment charges. ID ycoration
day instituted
1Sf9-Grant inaucuratcd Un'on Pacific
Railroad opened . Knights Of Labor or
ganized. Financial panic cul.ninatcd in
Black Friday
1si0-Fifteenth amendment to the Constitu-
ton adopted. Ninth census taken. show
ing population Of :,s-Se.3T1.
isa1-Great fire In Chicago burned nearly
1860 buildings, causing SlHo,030,GCO loss.
1s12-Natural gas came into use. E. Labor
strike in New York. Amnesty bin
passed.
1s73-Grant's second Inauguration Jay
Cook X Go. failed. -. War with ModOc
Indians. Credit Mcbilier expose.
1sf4-W, c, 4. Z, organized. Linotype In