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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-08-11

Mothers endorse 1t. children like It,
old folks use it. We refer to One Min
ute Cough Cure. Il viii quickly cure
all throat and lung troubles. All drug.
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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-08-11

lsof Bridge street, Brooklyn, is at pres
lent most prominently mentioned but
the malady has been and is contracted
| IN various other similar resorts. Per-
sonally, / do not believe that the dis
sion in water Contaminated by sewage
My opinion is that comes rather from
the use of towles. Most oculists are
practically unanimous as toHlthe cause
| of the epidemic
\ If the sun is too much for you try a
lmoonlight job
| The democrats will meet in state con-
yention to coax a few men out into the
open as candidates. The rush for posi-
tion is rot sufficient To create a cool
breeze. The date is the 18th.
At Lacrosse, Mis-, on the Sth Mrs.
Phoebe Moulton, Who is one of Wiscon-
sins few centenarians celebrated her
lhundrcdth birthday anniversary. She
is hale and hearty at her advanced age
and is able to read fairly Well. She
We'll remembers the events of her youth;
- -. .oses " iela.e - .si.ahi''s llahas
VIZ 20 "a .''e at s' ''liel'i''''ce, scum
| Berwick, Me, when he was given a
banquet there during his last visit to
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4 provide a library. There vii bescourses
on general mechanical lines and thor
/ ouch training in a shop. This is am
5o,her effort Of the "eoetopus..,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-08-11
HIS SWAP. GONE.

+ ItS soNHESl 0ONC.
one has called Attorney General.
Retnley a crank. We bsHeve ii was a
mar interested in some so-ealled build
ing stn9 loan company bur the public.
l35}tks upon ,Nlr. Eesalesf craiikinessl
VIII hsiderable FAVOR. When n Went
ats t3uilding and loan com aiaes the
Sharks took 10 cover and .le iegiti-
mate pnSssns readily reorganized and
alhe ptlblc MAS aclivered from an en-.
stllys
Last winter the legislature was asked
10 perform }alilar service and abol-
ish a sitleeuFs. bu; palsical Obligations
Sege tae many aud the Office Of state
inter- MAS aimed. I24rslara Murphy
a5ls eleefs{s printer ald everything
seemed sfaetorily arranged for
Bernard 9 grow IA i i The pliblia RIB
@sth ;he gislature's consent, hut
aarg sesies Attorney General Iss'n2tssSs.
William opinion that Viii deprive the
siate plilisl Of his mus liel'atiXe busi-
s..
is.are rot ln5iuat{ N lils printing mich
mus 50 70 tile stals printer, but that
wllieh must 9e cured u tise opeR
market upon competitive bids. This
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-08-11

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ralgia, lame back. diarrhoea, stomach
pains, pleurisy. sore throat. or any
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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-08-11
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Washington. d. c.. Genesee Pure
Food Company Leroy, N. Y.-Gentle-
men: our family realize 80 much from
the use OF GrainO that I feel mug,
say a word to induce others to use ii.
If people are Interested in their health
and the welfare of their children they
Will use no other beverage. have
used them all, but Grain-O have
found superior to any, for the reason
that it is solid grain. Yours for health,
G. F. Myers.
The wolf in the fable put on sleeps
clothing. because II he travelled on his
own reputation he COULDN'T accomplish
his purpose. Counterfelt-rs OF De-
Wits Witch Hazel Salve couldn't sell
their worthless salves on their merits,
50 they put them in boxes and wrap
|pers like DeWitt's. Look out for them.
Take only DeWitt's Witch Hazel salve.
1t cures piles and all skin diseases. All
druggists.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-08-11

To Cure Cold While You sleep
Take Weeks Break-Up-..Coll Tab
let's. No cure. no pay. Price. 3S csDtA
Peter Mayer. sole agent.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-08-11

Regarding the epidemic of sore eyes
in New York which has been attri-
buted to public baths, DR.. Emil Gruen-
ing said recently: This epidemic is
no novelty. Its existence In New York
has been observed by ocnlists for many
years. The free public bath at the foot
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-08-11
story of a slave.

To be bound hand and foot for years
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form Of slavery George ID. Williams, OF
Manchester. Mieh., says: My wife has
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could not turn over in bed alone. After.
is wonderfully improved and able 70 do
har eowr work This supreme remedy
for female diseases quickly cures nerv-
business. sleeliessness. melancholy,
lhsadache, baek..ehe fainting and dizzy
spells I, is a goGsend to weak, sickiy,
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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-12-13
SUBSTITUTE FOR Pr UNI PUDDING.

opium pudding, the traditional
Christmas pudding, is expensive, and
few people can afford either the time
to make it Oh the cost of the materials.
Substitute a Saratoga pudding, and
few will know the difference. To make
one, roll and silt one pint of stale
bread crumbs; add one cupful of -four,
a teaspoonful of cinnamon, half of a
grated nutmeg, a cupful of brown
sugar, pound of seedless raisins, a
quarter of pound of shredded citron,
Toured, and half pound of raw suet,
freed from membrane and chopped fine ;
mix thoroughly. Dissolve one teapoon-
full of BAKING soda in two tablespoon
fuls of water, and add to 1t one cupful
of New Orleans molasses add one egg
well beaten, the juice and grated rind
of one lemon, and pour 1t into the dry
Ingredients. Work all carefully to.
gether until 1T is moist, not wet. and
pack it down into creased kettle or
mould. Cover and boil continuously
for four hours. Lift the lid of the
mould until the pudding is cold, then
cover and stand aside. Reheat at serv-
ing time. An ordinary lard kettle may
be used in place Of a mould. This pud-
ding may be made week before
Christmas and heated for the Christ
mas dinner. Serve hot with hard sauce.
Mrs. s, T. Rorer, in the Ladies'
Home journal.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-12-13
POMONA GRANGE.
Quarterly Meeting and Annual Election OF
Ofioers.

Quarterly Meeting and Annual Election OF
Pomona Grange Of New Castle County
held its quarterly meeting Thursday ut
headquarters OF du Pont Post, G. A.
r., No. 504 Market street. The at
tendance was large, members being
present from all parts Of tho county.
Much interest was manifested in the
work.
The chief business of the morning
session was the annual election OF
officers, which resulted as follows
Master, John H. Hayes of State Road ;
Overseer, Charles W. Day Of West
Brandy wine; Lecturer, Julian O. Walker
of Mermaid; Steward. Robert McCul-
Tough Of Centreville A ssistant Steward,
W. III. Worth Of Hockessin; Chaplain,
j. W. Perkins of Elan; Treasurer,
Prof. 7. A. Neale of Newark; Score.
tary. Agnes Sterling of Brsndywine
hundred Gntekeeper, Edward Sharp
less of Union; Pomona, Emma Pier
son; Flora. Lizzie Woodward; Ssre,
Emma Armstrong; Lady Assistant
Steward, A. M. Eastbufn; Executive
Committee, E.. d. Talley, John Bishop,
Robert Mccullough, Arnold Naudain
and W. Hightield; Finance Committee,
o. ". Eastburn, W. a. Talley and @.
Appleby.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-12-13

Miss Cecilia Lurge, daughter of Mr..
ard Mrs. David Lurge Of No. 8 East
Front street, was married Thursday
in the synagogue, Sixth and French
streets, to Albert .Tollin. The ceremony
was performed by Rabbi Schaatz of
Philadelphia. Miss Rose Kline and
Miss Clara Friedman of New York
were the bridesmaids. Solomon Tollin
was the best man. Miss Nettie Lurge
and Miss N. Esther Friedman of New
York were the flower girls. The ushers
were J. Harry Gordon, Harry Hirsch,
Theodore Hendelmann, Morris Gold
berg, William. Deitch and Morris
Reobofsky of Philadelphia. The dress
of the bride was Of white Duchess
satin, with veil. She carried roses.
The maids wore white satin. The usual
bridal dance followed in the Turn Hall.
The grand march was led by Elias
Wetstein and Harry Hirsch. The master
of ceremonies was j. Harry Gordon.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-12-13
367S.Boy's Coat.
2to 8 years,

No coat yet devised 'suits the small
hoy more perfectly than the box model
with ouaohman's capes. The smart de-
sign illustrated combines elegance with
simplicity, and is adapted to cloth,
velvet and corduroy, ali of which
materials are 10 vogue. As shown, how
ever. it is made Of beaver broadcloth
in hunters green, and is finished with
with silk of the same shade. Wise
mothers include the silk Inning even
IL economy must be praotioed in other
ways, as nothing else allows the coat
to be slipped on and off with ease.
Both fronts and back are loose fitting
In box style, and hang stylishly from
provided with underlaps and left open
allow greater freedom, and the stitching
of the back holds the overlap in place
to the seam. The left front laps over
is held by handsome smoked pearl but
buttons being placed on the left front.
Pockets are inserted and finished with
laps and should be deep enough to
make the little wearsr happy. Two
capes fall over the shoulders, either
one of which may be omitted, and the
neck Ia finished with turn over collar.
The sleeves are two. scanned in regular
coat style, and include turnover cuffs
that are slashed at the upper side.
To cut this coat for boy of 4 years
of age yards of material 81 inches
wide, 3ee4 yards 81 inches wide, or Ia4
yards so inches wide, will be required.
The pattern No. 1878 is cut in sizes
for boys Of 2, 4, 6 and years Of age.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-12-13
ELECTIONS.
New Officers Chosen by Various torganiza-
lions OF This City,

New Officers Chosen by Various Torganiza-
lions OF This City.
Wilmington Lodge, A. o. u. W.,
elected the following officers Thursday
night: Past Master Workman, L. V.
Christy; Master Workman, Henry
Lodge, Jr. Foreman, joseph Shunder |;
Oyerseer, M. J.. Maoney; Recorder,
Charles M. Muroh Financier, Charles
2. Woods; Receiver, Joseph X. Adams;
Guide, II. b. Appleby; Inside Watch
man, John j. Cokeley; Outside Watch
man, james L. Glacken; Trustees, O.
s. Watson, f. p. Lackey, /. M. Cook |;
Medical Examiners, Drs. e. q. Short
lidge, James M. Morgan, Thomas d.
Cook, Fl. r. Spruance and j. 4. V.
Blocksom; Grand Lodge Representa-
tives, W. O. Field, M. I. Dannenberg,
Joseph X. Adams, G. M. Banks, N. L.
Henderson, John M. Ulmer, James Fl.
Morgan, M. D., Jacob Butz, A. b.
Jones, Charles Whnnn, !. M. Cook, l..
v. Christy. H. Botham, j. d. Thomp-
son and W. H. Saunders; Librarian,
W. q. Field.
The annual meeting Of the Sunday
school Association of Harrison Street
M. II. Church was held Thursday night,
aud officers were elected as follows !:
Superintendent, Linton Howett; AS
sistant Superintendent, @. f. David
son; Female Superintendent, Mrs.
Margaret s. Clayton; Secretary, Harry
b. Nugent; Assistant Secretary, Harry
L. Roop; Treasurer, William q. Slim
NELL; Librarian, James Grubb, Jr. (;
First Assistant Librarian. Albert T.
Claytun;; Second Assistant Librarian,
Wilmer 6. Highfield; Musical Direc-
tor, E. W. Gallagher; Assistant Must
cal Director, Howell N. Pedrick; Or
ganist, Miss A. May WEIGH; Assistant
Orgapist, Miss Florence NJ. Harper /;
Artist, Ernest B. Gillespie; Usher,
David Curlett; Superintendent Infant
School, Mrs. Ella Dayett; Assistant
Superintendents Infant School, Miss
Ola Litzenberg, Miss Myrtle Miller,
Mrs. e. M. Jakes, Mrs. A. e. Robert
son, Mrs. Rettew; organist, Miss
Florence Biddle: Supply Committee
for 1901, James GrNbb, chairman I;
George H. Collins, Harry L. Roop.
Reports showed that the amounts COL
lected in the school during the year
was 1887. Of which 1911 is unexpended.
For missionary purposes s73 was COL
lected.
The annual election of the Friendship
Eho w. bVDE IicDu i ElIsuuy ulkLl, WIFI
the following result: President, Thomas
4. Starr; Vice. President, A. +. Lohner;
Recording Secretary, d. W. Maloney |;
Assistant Secretary, W. P. Morgan,
Financial Secretary, e. B. Abbott;
Treasurer, W. P. Mcdonnell; Trustees,
Thomas I. Starr, j. +. GlHckin, F. W.
harrison; Foreman, Robert MoGonigal;
Assistant Foremen, A. Btadford, W. P.
Morgan; Investigating Committee, H.
Il. jerome. H. M. Wiley, p. Casey |;
Engineer, W. J. McGonigal.
Delaware Conolave, Improved Order
of Heptasophs, elected the following
officers Thursday: Archon, H...Wad-
dington; Provost, 4. W. Hammond;
Secretary, b. W. Mackey; Financier,
George H. Mccall; Prelate, E. W.
Stewart; Inspector, J. Rebmau; War
den, T. Frazer; Sentinel, l.. B. Wood
ward; Trustees, F. P. Turner, W. d.
Palmer, j. E. Walters; Representative
to Supreme Conolave, A. j. Hyland {;
Alternate Representative to, Supreme
Conolave, Fl. Stafford.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-12-13
as TO THE TURKEY COOKING.

woman's Home Companion.
II you were to set about to improve
upon your method Of cooking turkey
you would probably do 1t in this wise I:
You would put the turkey on the rack
of your fish-kettle, or on an improvised
rack IN tiny wash boiler bought for
the purpose, and you would fill the
vessel up to little above the rack with
boiling water, and steam that bird for
two full hours. Then you would rub
it all over with the hest of butter
diedge 1T with seasoned -four, and put
it in the oven to bake fer an hour or
more, according to its size. basting,
every 10 minutes-or at least 15-with
the water over which the steaming was
done, which, of course, you would keep
hot for the purpose. You know too
much to begin the basting until the
-four mas begun to brown, or to have too
much busting in the pan at once, which
prevents the possibility Of good gravy
making, or to fail to turn the bird
judiciouslys that every part is equally
and evenly Drowned; in short, to be
satisfied with anything less than a
picture turkey, ready to fall to
pieces with original tenderness and
rich with acquired juiciness and flavor
from perfect cooking. Ew.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-12-13
THE DELAWARE FARMER.
Better Results During the Year in TIL
Upper Part of the State Than In Ken
and luaaar (nnpftaa

Better Results During the Year In the
Upper Part of the State Than In Kent
and Sussex Counties.
The year drawing to close has been
rather peculiar, 60 far as the farming
interests of Delaware are concerned.
With few notable exceptions, the
farmers In the upper end OF New Castle
county Jared better, as a rule, that
those In the lower part OF New Castle
and in Kent and Sussex counties, This
applies to such staple products as
wheat, corn, hay and potatoes. and is
due to most peculiar and remarkable
climatic condition which prevailed the
greater part of the spring and summer.
For some reason, which nobody
appears to be able to explain, the
weather conditions were satisfactory
most Of the time 10 that section of the
State north Of the Delaware & Chesa-
peake canal, while below that line,
with the exception Of small belts here
and there, the crops suffered from
drought. 10 some places there were
occasional thunder storms, which re-
lieved the situation, hut, az a rule,
dry weather prevailed. when rain
was needed, south Of the canal, and
for that reason the wheat, corn, hay
and potato crops were good north OF
the canal and below the canal, with
the exceptions mentioned, the results
were unsatisfactory. A few farmers In
the lower part of the State report that
they had good crops, but they were in
the belts which were exempt from the
general upfavorable conditions OF lower
Delaware.
To offset this unsatisfactory condi
tion in the staple products mentioned,
however, the farmers Of lower Delaware
were signally fortunate In their short
lived crops. such as peaches and straw.
berries. In fact, the berry crop in
general was pretty good, while raisere
Of Keiffer pears all over the State ind
the few who raised Japanese plums had
most excellent results. The peach crop
was unusually heavy ia fact too heavy
for many OF the growers, and they were
not able to get their fruit to market
quick enough to get the best results.
However, they were fairly fortunate,
and their returns were good. The
strawberry business was profitable,
and as both peaches and Strawberries
are almost exclusively down State pro-
ducts, so far as Delaware is concerned,
the farmers there are not so bad off for
not having good wheat, hay and corn
crops.
Taken as whole, the year was CON
sidered fairly good for the Delaware
farmer in general, but there were some
who Jared pretty badly. The years
work was discussed Informally yester-
day by members of the New Castle
County Grange, which met In this city,
and as most OF them were from the
favored section OF the county, pretty
general satisfaction was expressed as
to the result.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-12-13
BIZ THE WATERS OF GALILEE.
Clinton Scotland.

The wind Is low in the oleanders,
Softly stirring the rosy sea ;
Out from hill rill meanders
Down to the waters of Galllee.
A burning blazon of blue enamels
The rainless heaven that arches Ger,
And Druses browse by their crouching
camels
Where meadows dip to the shingly shore.
Crumbling walls that the hyssop clings to,
Such ia Magdaa's glory now;
And the only ear that the cuckoo sings to
Is that of his mate on the carob Dough.
The coumned city that Herod fashioned,
That clustered white IN the MONDAY blaze,
Naught is left of Its past imprisoned
Save ghosts that wander its squalid ways.
Never sail nor u galley caring
The shimmering reaches of liquid calm ;
Only a watchful vulture soaring
Over the crest of lonely palm.
But still the mountains. violet, vernal.
And the brooding wales where the shep-
herds be,
And the sun, in its equipoise eternal,
Looking down upon Galilee.
And ever, 70 halo the desert places,
By the spell Of the girding silence bound,
The haunting thought of che face of faces,
OF him through whom this is holy ground
--Oentury.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-12-13
ART OF Carrying.
It Is Said to be Almost Lost One in
Homes.

Homes.
Baltimore News.
"You would never guess why dread
the holiday season." said the young
matror, seriously. 1T isn't because 1
dislike cold weather, nor because I'm
afraid indigestion will supervene, or
the cook become disguised at 50 much
company and give warning it is simply
for the reason that hate to sit at my
hacked to pieces.
"Turkeys are really hacked at scur
house--they're not carved. My hus-
band hasn't been able in the three
years of our married life to learn 10
neatly disjoint the great American bird
and cut off symmetrical pieces of tho
white meat.
when we're alone this is contiden.
tial, understand), do the carving NY
self, and pretty we'll, too, though / say
it as shouldn't; but when strangers are
present my better-half thinks it's a
reflection on bis manhood for anyone
but himself to WELD the carving kni e.
SO he claims his prerogative-and We
eat hunks of turkey. Hunks is really
the only word that expresses it.
Occasionally, when we have mas.
culine visitors, he consents to ask them
to perform the feat OF taking the bird
apart, keeping tight hold on his self
respect the while by adding, SO that
they won't suspect his motive, that it
makes fellow feel like he was at hons
to carve.
Even among these friends and
there have been eight or ten Of them
only one was found who was really
adept, and the fact that he was q sur
geon rather took my appetite away.
What l want to know is this: Why
are boys who are going to grow into
men and husbands fought Latin, and
Greek, and geometry, and football, and
yet allowed to remain utterly ignorant
of an art upon which the happiness of
homes depends? / can't cay that I
wouldn't have married Reginald if
had known of his deficiency III this
respect, nor would now seek divorce
from him because of IL; but Reginald.
Jr., is going to learn to WELD the knife
just as suon as he is old enough. SO
some woman's life won't be rendered
miserable by his mistakes.
AS for the beautiful turkey that
Pm to have for dinner tomorrow, no
Vandal hand shall touch it,. Pm going
to have it carved below stairs. by the
waiter, and brought up in sections.
It's not nearly as nice way as show
ing Mr.. Bird entire, but by this method
/ will save Reginald's dignity and my
own feelings, and SO l follow it,"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-12-13
AN ODD FELLOW SURPRISED.

Ira e. sharpley of Grubb's Corner Ten
dered Reception at His Home.
Ira Z. Sharpley of Grubb's Corner a
member of Star OF Bethel Lodge 1. O.
0. F., was elected grand warden of the
Grand Lodge of Delaware at it's recent
annual meeting, and In honor of that
event was given surprise party Thurs
day by fellow members OF his lodge
and other friends, including members
OF Wilmington lodges and their wives
The Wilmington delegation met at the
residence of George II, Taylor, No.
23l6 Market street, and went to Grubb's
Corner by trolley, returning the same
way about midnight. Although sur
prised, Mr.. and Mrs. Sharpley we're
equal to the occasion and royalty enter
tanned their guests. During the even-
ing refreshments were served.
Those, present were as follows: From,
Delaware Lodge, this city-Grand
Master and Mrs. Lewis M. Stockwell,
Mr.. and Mrs. George H. Taylor. Mr..
and Mrs. John A. Bennett, Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles N. Lowe, Mr.. and Mrs.
NJ. q. Stooky, Mr.. and Mrs. Wesley I.
Lamborn, II. @. Austermuhl, William
Il. Green, W. j. Davis, L. F. Adair,
Homer Stark, Edward Miller, John d.
Whelan, Miss Winchester and Miss Ella
Money; from Star OF Bethel Lodge
Grand Warden and Mrs. Ira e. Sharp
ley, Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Wilson, Mr..
and Mrs. Edward Perkins, Robert
Vance, Delaware Sharpley, Walter Will
son, Villa Leach and Misses Pearl
Peters and Bertha Hickman; from
other lodges-Mr. and Mrs. Charles
toulk, Howard Talley, Howard Handy,
Miss Maria Handy, Howard Wilson,
Mrs. Hanby, Miss Lille Handy, Miss
Bessie Sharpley, Mrs. Sara Sharpley,
Ira Sharpley and Edward Sharpley.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-12-13
A CHRISTMAS STORY.
Ernest w. Bridgewood.


Two little beds placed side by side,
In nursery somewhere about.
Two little figures dressed in white,
And talking! ('twas wrong, no doubt).
One little moon Just peeping in,
Saw a stocking on each small cot.
stockings are meant for legs" said he,
but Pm certain those are not. d"
One youngster said: "The chimney is small,
And he's fat, they say, and old;
Could Grandpapa come down that way,
If you gave him his weight in gold'
Said the other: 1.-THE presents, you know
How sooty they would be-;
If they are, 1t shows he's, come that way,
If they're not. he's not, you see. T"
Two little heads went slowly down,
And four little eyes were closed;
When two dark figures came softly in
By the door, it's to be supposed;
They stopped while at each yawning mouth
OF those stockings hanging there;
Whilst the mnon remarked to little star,
"Walking toy shops, / decare.n
The sun came ut,and the moon went home,
The stars had ceased to shine;
When those two little men seized stocking
each,
Crying ont cts mine." Its mine!''
Then with Christmas joy. without alloy,
They seized on each piece IT pluuGer;
They forgot ali about the chimney SCOT,
Wouldn't sou?-then who can wonder?
-Pearson's