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The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1901-03-21
CHEAP RATES TO CALIFORNIA.

February 18th and each Tuesday
thereafter, until and including April
3Oth, Special Low Rate Co1onist Tick
cts will be sold via the Southern Pacific
Company's "Ogden" and "Sunset"
Routes to all points in California.
The rate will be: From Chicago $50,
from St..Louis, Memphis and New Or
leans $3.50, from Omaha, Kansas City,
ETC., SIS. Corresponding low rates
from all other points east and north.
For particulars and detailed inform
alton pertaining to the Southern Pa
cifc Company's routes, and these
pecia1 rates to California, call upon
or address
w. G. NEIMYER,
G. w. A., S. P. Co.,
If 238 Clark ST., Chicago, Ill.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1901-03-21
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.
Recorded for the Week Ending Thursday
March IA, 1901.

Following are the real estate trans
fers recorded during the past week.
Reported for this paper by Benedict &
Tarbe11, abstracters, real estate, in
surance and loan agents:
Barbara Dixon to P. A. Schri-
yer. Lot II of Benedict's sub
in NV or of sec 10, t /, 10, e;
warranty deed; consideration $50 80
Sheriff of Kenosha County to
Ebenezer Buckingham. Its
4-5-6-7-8-1O-11-12 in b1 2 of
Trustees sub of pit of NV or
of sec 80, 2, r %, e; sheriff's
deed, consideration ..... 4368 90
John Daniels and wife to Hen
ry Madigan. The Sc or of
sc or of sec 6, t 2, r 20, east;
also sc or of ne or of sec Z, t
2, 20, east; also undivided
or of NV or of ne or of sec z,
t2, r 20, east; warranty deed;
consideration 500 90
John Gallagher and wife to
Nicholas Brick. The hf of
the NV or of sec u, 2, r 20,
east; also NV or of NV or of
sec 81, t ., r 20, east; warran-
tY deed; consideration 1855. $500 90
Andrew T. Johnson and wife
to Albert Schenning. Lot
8, blk in the village of Sill
yer Lake; warranty deed;
Henry Kronrath and wife to
Viktor Kisie1eski. Lot 10,
blk 2, all that part of blk 8,
lying north of lot 10, blk 2,
and west of west line of Ma
pie street in E. r. Heads
subdivision; warranty deed;
consideration. 1000 90
Carl Schwartz and wife to
John B. Butcher. Lot and
east II fit of lot 8, blk 3, of
Woo1lacott's subd'n; warran-
ty deed; consideration. $50. 800 90
Samuel Reynolds and wife to
Otis L. Trenary. Lot 3 or
the sw or of blk "a on Sc or
of sec 81, t2, + %, except
east As fit. Warranty deed;
consideration. ......... 1000 90
The Racine Bldg. & Loan As
ISOLATION to Walter M.
Cowe11. Lot 10 of Hol1ister
& Meers' subdn. Warranty
deed; consideration. ........ 1000 90
Chicago-Rockford Howiery Co..
to Ernst Rathbarth. Lots
and of Woo11acot's subdn.
Warranty deed; considera-
ton. us 90
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1901-03-21
1000 90
90
WESTERN GOLF ASSOCIATION
Western Association officers Named by
Nominating Committee.
1000 90

The ticket named for election as off
GERS of the Western Golf Association,
the election to be held April 4th, is as
follows:
President George r. Thorne, Mid
lothian Country Club.
Vice President-Wn. Ho1abird, Glen
view club.
Secretary-W. F. Pi11sbury, Onwent-
sia club.
Treasurer Leroy Reid, Chi
cago Colt Club.
Additional directors:
Arthur P. Bowen, Riverside Golf
Club.
B. #. Schumacher, ST. Paul Town
and Country club.
Clarence Carpenter, Detroit Country
club.
L. T. Boyd, Milwaukee Country club.
Geo. S. McGrew, Glen Echo Golf
Club, St. Louis.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1901-03-21
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Ter is only one dollar per year if paid
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Inter Ocean, giving complete news OF
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Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-12-26
THAT $4,000 BOND ISSUE.

We hear some very ridiculous State
ments in reference to how cheap a
city can furnish electric light. The
figures Of some "fnanclersp are very
strange when Investigated. Facts are
what the people Of Mexico want;
facts that can be easily understood
and proven.
Under the headline, "a Little Ex-
periment,r the Times Democrat, Of
Macon, publishes the following edito-
rial which, we trust, every voter in
Mexico will read carefully. 1t won't
hurt you to read IL twice. The Times
Democrat referring to the state Of
Affairs In Macon, which some ten years
/ ago bonded itself for a light plant,
editorially says;
"Some ten years ago the citizens Of
Macon voted to bond the city for s45,-
600 for electric lights and water works.
They have always been able to have
plenty Of light in the full moon and
plenty Of water when it was raining
all the time. But 1t was an expert
ment and we presume the citizens are
willing to pay for it. The original
debt still stands, with the exception
Of one or two thousand dollars, and
the city is now behind with current
expenses to the amount Of nearly Sl3,-
900. Our city dads say that deficit
represents our expense in building the
new power house and the new dam
across the East Fork, which is no
doubt true in some respects, hut we
are still without water and lights. oh,
they say, give us time. Well, ten
years is pretty long time to be walt
ing for something you are paying for
all the time. The exact truth Of the
matter is, the citizens Of Macon are
robbing themselves and they never
discovered what was the matter until
now. How can a man rob himself?'
says some interrogative fellow. Very
easy. Pay out lot Of money and get
nothing In return. That's easy. That's
experience.
"AHd while we are upon this sub
ject we would like to ask our city dads
what has become Of the sinking fund
that the law requires TO be piled up
IN the treasury for the payment OF
those bonds. At least half Of the
water works and electric bonds should
have been paid II the law and con-
tracts had been complied with, but
only 5000 has been paid In ten or
twelve years and a deficit Of $4,000
confronts the city. Taxpayers, how
do you like this kind Of management
OF your city affalrspn
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-12-26
Catarrh
W. @. HICKS KILLED.
First Husband Of Mrs. Lizzie Marina.
duke -Eskridge Crushed by an
Elevator.

W. G. Hicks, who married Miss Liz.
zie Marmaduke, of this city, who af-
terward was divorced from him and
married Mr.. Eskridge, was killed in an
elevator accident in the Jefferson
building in Chicago on December IS.
Mr.. Hicks, who, for twenty years,
had been connected with the Brad.
street Company, publishers, was pre-
pairing to descend in the elevator. The
car was in charge Of J. E. Burns. II
stopped at the third floor, where Hicks
tried to get on. AS the elevator was
already full, Burns told him to keep
off. Hicks, being deaf, did not com.
prehend the warning.
At the same time Burns showed the
door, Hicks was caught between it and
the descending elevator and his life
was cfushed out instantly.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-12-26

Ruskin advised every girl to have six
sweethearts coincldently. 1t was ex-
cellent advice. That misjudged per-
son, the dirt, is most frequently a
woman whose heart aches for friend
ship, but who keeps the richest store
hidden for her king when he shall
come. Those who we're never her king,
who never could be her king, call her
names by way Of rejoinder. They
overlook the salient fact that all she
gave them was friendly interest, and
that was all she pretended to give
them, for conscious flirt-that is, a
woman who conspicuousIy pretends to
love is as impossible as a conscious
hypocrite. In fact, the flirt is only re-
naming artist in friendship, and a
world which knows not what friend
ship is makes good the deficiency by
maligning her. Macnillda's Magdzfne.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-12-26
POTATOES FROM IRELAND.
Heavy Shipments Are Arriving in
This Country From Erin, Scot
land and Belgium.

NEW YORK, Dec 19.--For the past
few weeks probably four-fifths of the
potatoes reaching New York City for
consumption have come from Europe.
That America should be a buyer Of
transatlantic potatoes seems strange.
Not for eight years had this country
bought potatoes abroad in any great
quantities. But the Steamer South
wark arrived last Saturday from
Antwerp with 10000 bushels, the
vaderland is expected with 10000
barrels, and the Lanrentian from
Glasgow in a day OF two with $4,000
bushels.
This has been going on for about
three weeks. The potatoes come from
Scotland, Ireland and Belgium. The
potato crop ii those countries has
been particularly good and the crop
here the worst this country has had
for many years.
Many Of the farmers in the last
three weeks have refused to sell their
potatoes, and those that would sell
have been demanding as much as s. a
barrel. That brought the price here
to private consumers up to 81 and s.
and made it profitable to import them.
Potatoes abroad can be bought for
10 cents a barrel. There is duty Of
25 cents a bushel, and this and other
charges bring the costof potatoes from
Europe on the pier at New York TO
sl.70 a barrel Importers, according
to reports, have been cleaning up
small fortunes.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-12-26

Another local weather record was
broken here Friday morning. The
thermometer showed q degrees below
zero, Q a-degrees colder than Ihursdal
morning, and 10 degrees colder thar
on Sunday morning-both record
breakers.
The December thermometer read
ings for the past six years are:
December, 1896 maximum, on the
1lth, TO; minimum, on the-lst, 10.
December, ls97-maximum, on the
10Th, tao; minimum, on. the 1St, II.
December, 1898 maximum, on the
29th, 1853; minimum, on the l4th, %
December, 1899 maximum, On the
10th, i62; minimum, on the 10Th, 3,
December, 1900 maximum, on the
18th, f61; minimum, on the Goth, ia
December, l90l-maximum, on the
lst, 1853; minimum, on the goth, -2l,
Figures of the cold weater for the
past twenty-five years are as follows
January, 1879, 20.
January, 1884, -2S.
January, 1886, --19.
February, 1886, --ls.
January, 1887, 2l.
January, 1888, JIG.
February, 1895, 20.
February, 1899, -25.
Note: I indicates above zero; = de-
notes below zero.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-12-26
SUNG FOR WINTER.

Now winter fills the world with snow,
Wild winds across the country blow,
And all the trees, with branches bare,
Like beggars shiyer in the air.
Oh, now, hurrah for sleds and skatesl
A polar expedition waits
When school is done each day for me-
on for the ice-bound Arctic sea.
The ice is strong upon the creek,
The wind has roses for the cheek,
The snow is knee deep all around,
And earth with clear blue sky is
crowned,
Then come, and we may find the hut
Wherein the Esquimau is shut,
Or see the polar bear whose fur
Makes fun for the thermometer.
Let us who want our muscles tough,
Forsake the tippet and the muff,
The keen fresh air will do no harm,
The leaping blood shall keep us warm,
A spin upon our Arctic main,
Shall drive the clouds from out the
brain,
And for our studies we at night
Shall have a better appetite.
FRANK DEMPsTER SHERMAN.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-12-26

MUNICIPAL ownership is a business
proposition. Bonding the city Of Mex
loo at this time for s35, 900 is a busi-
ness proposition. Conditions have
everything to do with a business mat
ter OF this kind. A large number OF
The citizens Of this city, who, under
some circumstances. would be In favor
Of Mexico owning its own electric light
pant, are opposed to the sS5, 900 bond
issue at this time, We have just had
a drouth, and conditions are unfavor-
aole FOR a large debt. There is nc
calm that the light company does not
furnish light at a reasonable and salts
factory figure. We have not heard a
single claim Of extortion. In view Of
tne fact that other Councils have
nghted the city out Of the revenue
leaoS a large number Of property own
eS and taxpayers to believe that the
same could be done again. Some Of
our people call attention 70 the fact
1uat The Council has reduced the reye
uue Oh the city. They do not under.
sand why the revenue should be re.
uuOea at one meeting and az the next
meeting Taxpayers should DC called
upon 10 Increase their taxes. Otheri
argue that il is easy enough 10 20 il
ueot for $4,000, and there would h
10 trouble in spending that amount oI
noney' AT the same time their taxel
S,e m Increased and this debt willcyentu
Slly have to be paid. Stin, othen
,la'@ "a, that II the city is 70 be bonded
w $4,000 that this money should b,
, Spsnt Tor something else rather thar
asnt The LEDoER believes that th'
s.0 s',eee Of Mexico should be llghted;w,
,',e'e o, That they could be lighted ou
" 'ne revenue Of The city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-12-26


THE Democratic County Committee
Of Saline county has met and decided
to hold the county primary on August
g. In reference to this matter the
Indcr says: "This is a radical change
and no doubt will meet with opposition
from some quarters, but the Iader
suggested nearly two years ago that II
our county primaries were held dur
Ing the summer it would obviate the
necessity Of the candidates having TO
subject themselves to bad weather.
Then, too, the election has usually
been held during a very busy season to
the farmer and at time when be
frequently did not relish being bother
ed by the candidates. While the date
isa month later than we had expected
and will necessitate making the can
vas during the hottest weather II
will certainly be an improvement on
Vading the mud and snow, and facing
The storms Of a winters campaign"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-12-26

By Iocal applications as they cannot reach the
diseased rtion Il the ear. There Is only one
way to cure deafness, and that Is By constitu-
tiopal remedies Deafness is caused BY 80 10.
famed condition Of the mucous lining OF the
Eustachian Tube. When this tube is inaamed
you have q rumblins sound or imperfect hear
ing, and wisen it is entirely closed, deafness is
the result, and unless the Inflammation can Be
taken out and this tube restored TO its norma
condition, hearing will be destroyed foTsvsri
uine cases out OF ten are caused BY casarrh
which is nothing but an infamed condition ol
the mucous surfaces.
We will give one Hundred Dollars 'oF any
case o deafness Ceaused BY cftarrhl that esnnol
be cur-d BY Halls Catarrh Uure. Send for cir
cuiars, free.
FL. CHENEY q CO., Toledo, %.
Sold By druggists, 7bc.
aalis Family pms are the best.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-12-26
BLOOD HISTORY

Born in bone marrow--dies
in the liver. This is the be-
ginning and the end of the rich,
red blood that keeps US all
alive. Blood history makes a
fascinating story.
SCOTS Emulsion often plays
a most important part in blood
history. AT the very beginning
that is where its influence
is greatest.
SCOTS Emulsion is a blood
food--a rich material for max,
ing new blood. Nothing better
for bringing color to pale
faces.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-12-26

A. V. Arnold, of Macomb, H., and
Mrs. Katie Blum, Of Austin, Texas,
were married at the residence OF
Philip Rebman in this city on Thurs
day, Dec. 10, at O'Clock p. m. by Rev.
W. A. Hanna, pastor OF the NJ. f.
Church, South. Mr.. and Mrs. Arnold
will leave Thursday night for Austin,
Texas.
The LEDGER extends cordial con-
gratulations.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-12-26

A piece OF flannel dampened with
Chamberlan's Pain Balm and bound
to the affected parts is superior TO any
plaster. When troubled with lame
back or pains in the side or chest, give
it a trial and you are certain to be
more than pleased with the prompt
relief which it affords. Pain Balm
also cures rheumatism. One applica-
tion gives relief. For sale by Buck
ner & Whitney, druggists
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-12-26

TO DEMOCRATS OF MISSOURI

Gentlemen: Much has been said con-
cerning Democratic primary election
In Missouri for the nomination Of a
United States Senator. Shall we have
it OF not? Democracy means that the
people shall rule. The people are ad-
mitted to be competent TO elect state
and other officers. Why can they not
be trusted to select their own candi-
dates for state and other officers at a
primary election9 A primary election
would destroy all rings, break all ofiic-
ial states and place the nomination In
the hands sof the people where it should
be. The State Committee must de-
eide the question. The members Of
the Democratic State Committee are
servants Of the Democratic party. The
masses of the Democrats compose the
party, not a few bosses. Therefore
the people should be heard directly on
this question. An effort is being made
to forestall the action Of the people on
the primary plan. Pay no atten-
tion to such an action. The masses
OF Democrats are greater than the
committee. You can force favorable
action. So far as l am concerned l
believe In the people ruling. All should
stand upon an equal footing. 1 there
fore favor a primary.
CHAMP CLARK.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-12-26

THE citizens OF Mexico should inter
pst themselves in behalf Of the worthy
poor. A lady, who does not want her
name mentioned, contributed through
lhe LEDGER $40 to Mayor Potts; }. W.
Montague slO, D. P. Moore %. Quite
number Of our citizens are looking
lfter the poor personally. There
should be a regular committee to help
the mayor In this extra work, or at
least TO advise with him In looking
,fter the needy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-12-26

THE idea prevailing with two OF
three people that the Taxpayers Of
this city do not understand what 1t
means to bond the city Of Mexico for
ss5, 900 under present conditions Is
real funny to say the least. These
people who take this position should
open school. Every once in a while
you will find man who cannot man
age his own business successfully
enough to keep going who knows ex-
actly how the public business should
be run. May the Good Lord save this
city from being managed" by such
fnanciers. What would they do with
the s35, 600 for which the city would
be bonded.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-12-26

The State Board Of Agriculture was
in session at Columbia on the 18th and
18th of December. The following Off
GERS we're elected:
President, W. r. Wilkerson, st.
Louis.
Vice-President, Fred ]. Hess, Wolf
Island.
Secretary, Geo. B. Ellis, Columbia.
Assistant Secretary, Miss Snodie
Willis, Columbia.
The following State Fair Board was
appointed:
Nh. Gentry, Sedalia, President.
ia. Potts. Mexico, Vice-President.
J.R. Rippey, Lancaster, Secretary.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-12-26

Pierce, s. A., Pointers, Kansas
City.
Purcell, E. L., Democrat News,
FrederIcktown.
Page, ]. L., Star, Bonne Terre.
Pratt, G. r., Herald, Pennington.
Queeny, Jno. f., Meyer Bro. Drug
gist, st. Louis.
Reardon, ]. A., Furniture News,
st. Louis.
Ravy, Georgian, Dawn, st. Louis.
Rogers, N. G., Republican, Trenton.
Roy, B. A., Democrat Register,
Bonne Terre.
Rainey, Dabney, Gazette, Vienn
Rutfel, w. r., Missourian, Glasgow.
Robertson, Yves L., Democrat, Gala
tin.
Robertson. ]. W., Signal, Keytes-
vile.
Rouse, W. j., Democrat, Monr
City.
bIa.
Reid, W. l., News, Monroe City.
Robinson, H. E., Republican, Mary
vile.
Robbins, H. P. Citizen, Macon.
Roberts, L. p, Democrat, Mem
phis.
City.
Stockdale, Parker, Church News,
Independence.
Smith, E. II Record, Benton.
Smith, Ben r, Herald, Ava.
Sandidge, r. L., Star, Houston.
Sosey, F. H., Spectator, Palmyra.
Smith, w. L., Chronicle, Marsh
Stewart, c. e., Brunswicker, Bruins
wick.
Sosey, ]. M, Spectator, Palmyra.
Southern, VIM. ,Jr., Examiner, lnde-
pendence.
Sturgls, II. S., Times, Neosho.
Skidmore, W. j., Standard, skid.
more.
Shepler, ]. n, Standard, Milan.
Sturm, O. p, Index, Marshall.
Stephens, L. W., Herald. Columbia.
Stapel, H. f., Mail, Rock Port.
Stephens, Hugh, Tribune, Jefferson
City.
Speed, X. B., Mail, Nevada.
Schraubstadter, G., Practical Prin-
ter, st. Louis.
Trew, Frank NJ, Judge, Independ-
ence.
Tressenriter, G. D., Progress, Cape
Girardeau.
Tlpton, F. j., Banner, Stoutsville.
Thomas, w. D., Sun, Fulton.
Tremain, NJ. L., Rustler, Russell
vile.
Todd, JAS, Democrat, Maryville.
Thomas, w. L., School and Home,
st. Louis.
vandiver c. p, Courier, Keytes-
vile.
VanHooser, w. r., Times, Orrick.
Ward, E. p, Our Motto, Bonne
Terre.
Wilkerson, J. W., Herald, ,Smithville,
Walden, Jas. H., Local, Pleasant
Hill.
Wheeler, Nathan, Democrat
Waynesville.
Wilson, T. T., Avalanche, Tarkio
Woods, Chas. c., Christian Adyo
cate, st. Louis.
Wood, Ben f., Tribune, Laredo.
| Woods, G. L., Herald, Rolla.
Waters, w. W., Southeast Mis-
sourian, New Madrid.
Waller, W. F., Chautauqua Herald
Sedalia.
Walker, Robert, NOlksblatt, Her
mann.
Williams, Walter, Herald, Colum
bia.
Walton, R. s., Herald, Armstrong.
White, B. F., Times, Macon.
White, T. B., Enterprise, Warsaw
WiggingtOn, II. j., Bulletin, Lin
neus
Wood, F. c., Record, st. Louis.
Wenzel, f. L., Adyertiser-Courier
Hermann.
White, R. NJ, Ledger Mexico.
Watson, E. NJ, Tribune, Jefferson
City.
Yeaman, NJ. B., Advertiser, Fayette
Zeigle, c. NJ, Tribune, Bunceton.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-12-26
FIRE. BLOop CURF.

We recommend Botanic Blood Balra (B. b. b
for all blood troubles, such as ulcers, eating
sores, scr,,fuls, eczema, itching humors, PIN
pies, bolls, oaFbuncles, blood poison, aching
bones fostering sores, cancer catarrh, rheu-
nant blood or skin diseases, especially advised
for old, deep-sested cases. Ii cures WHEN all
else fails Heals eveiY sore or pimple, stops all
aches and pans BY giving a healthy blood sup
ply. thoroughly tested for thirty years. Thous-
ands cured. At drug stores, Sl00 per large
bottle. Our readers viii receive q trial treat
ment free by writing Or. Gillian, eos Mitchell
ST., Atlanta, Ca. Describe trouble and free
medical advice given. Medicine sert at once,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-12-26

THE chairmen and secretaries Of
lhe Democratic County Central Com
|nlttees meet in st. Louis on the sOth
hnd 3lst for q conference. We under
stand that the call says some Of the
objects Of the proposed organization
lre to secure proper election laws,
avs governing primaries and to es-
|ablish bureaus Of literature, finance
|nd campaign work, all auxiliaries 70
Die State COMMITTEES. The call also
hates that other matters may be
hksn up and considered after the
ganization shall have been COM
tlefad
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-12-26
The Weekly Ledger
THURSDAY, DECEMBER %.
ANNIVERSARIES
~~~~~~~v~~~w-~w~-rw~-~v-v-
DECEMBER 10.


1913. Battle Of Niagara.
1899. Maj. Gen. Henry W Lawtor
|lilled in the Philippines.
DECEMBER 20.
1886. Andres appointed Governor Of
|all New England.
1903. Generals Wilkinson and
claiborne, commissioned to take pos.
|session Of the Louisiana purchase,
arrived in New Orleans, and the stars
|and stripes supplanted the tri-colored
|nag Of France.
ls47. The first telegraph line To
reach the Mississippi was completed
|to East st. Louis.
1850. South Carolina seeded
DECEMBER 81.
1887. Married, In Audrain county,
|Mo.. John Pearson and Mary Barson,
|by ]. B. Hooton, J. ?.
1884. Savannah captured by Gen.
Sherman.
DECEMBER p.
1920. Plymouth, Mass, founded.
1901. Winter begins at 1887 a. m.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-12-26
Wheat asa Pork Maker.

The Kansas papers all over the state
are printing items similar to this
from a Downs paper: "John Stock
well has fattened over 200 head Of
hogs entirely on wheat this fall, and
after watching the effect OF the feed
closely, pronounces 1t excellent as a
fattener. By a system Of weighing he
has learned that every bushel Of wheat
fed has made fourteen pounds of
norE -
Mexico weekly ledger., 1901-12-26
CHRISTMAS WISH.

| wish that good old Santa
Would travel like show
And to his tent Of playthings
For nothing let me go,
And take along my stockings
To fill In laughing glee
With all the things he fondly
Hangs on the Christmas tree.
I'd see the pasteboard camel
Wink at the kangaroo;
I'D see the china wombat
And quagga chase the gnu;
I'd see the rubber ostrich
Serenely wink his eye
To see the monkey capture
The peanut on the iy.
And then I'd see old Santa
With all his books Of rhymes;
I'D grab him by the whiskers
And kiss him fifty times
And on bis back 60 riding
Beneath the fairy dome
And with a lot Of playthings
Go running gayly home.
IT'S then think old Santa
Should up and go away
And in some other village
Put up his tentnext day,
And then 60 on still farther,
And farther still and still
To let all lovely children
Their great big stockings ill
aTwould then be always Christmas,
All musical with Joy
And bending tree and turkey
And hobby horse and toy,
For while upon his travels
Old Santa'd scatter cheer;
He'd make a Christmas somewhere
Each day throughout the year.
-WOman's Homo Communion.