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Evening journal., 1901-12-24

and big dinner and a lot of pretty
things on Christmas?" l further in
Quired.
Il guess not" she replied, sOberly
and her lips Quivered. 1--WE only get
a little candy and some clothes at our
house. an the baby, he is the only one
that gets toys an I'd rather have toys
than anything else"
Il dOnt like Christmas, anyway, 3"
she then burst out passionately. Il
don't have a good time and l just hate
IL and wish there never was any
Christmas"
There is very little Christmas cheer
in this household. II is over in Bran
dywine village and consists of mother.
father and five children. The father
is big and strong and a good workman,
but the is slave to the rum habit.
He works only about half the time and
most of his earnings goes for liquor.
/ The wife and mother is a frail little
woman who tries hard to keep 90
gether the body and soul of her little
brood by washing or such odd Jobs as
she can procure. The oldest of the
children is a girl about IA, who is af-
tiicted with St. Vitus' dance. She is a
sweet faced little thing with big, ap-
pealing eyes, whose greatest sorrow is
THAT she cannot earn money to help
/ take care of the babies. She has had
several situations. but because of her
I physical disability has not been able
10 give satisfaction and now the most
she can do is to help her mother about
the house. She even is too nervous
and hysterical to go to school. Many
times this house is bare of food and
fuel and every creature comfort. The
youngest child is babe of about
three months and il is a fragile bit of
humanity owing to its lack of proper
npurishmentand warmth. Yet il
Is likely to thrive and grow into sturdy
childhood. while the petted darling OF
come wealthy home may pine away
and die.
Christmas is no more to us than
any other time, says this mother. 81
am thankful if we have enough to eai
and fire and clothes enough to keep us
warm.
Il wish the children could hav,
J lsome Christmas things, though" sh,
3 added wistfully.
Prospects for a happy Christmas ar,
J anything but bright in a house fal
: down on the East Side. II is only b,
D courtesy that it can be called a house
I because il consists of only two small
4 ilrooms. The floors are bare. broker
S panes OF the windows are filled witt
S rags and there are only three or fou
J. rickety chairs. In one room is bed
;, and i'm the other cook stove and tabl
o and these comprise the furniture
Evening journal., 1901-12-24
SOME CHRISTMAS CUSTOMS
OF The SUSSEX FOLK

Standing upon the threshold Of
another Christmas. as it were, while
the throngs with laughter and mirth
move up and down the city's thorough
fares. ones gaze takes in long stretch
Of shop windOws-brilliant patches
from tairyland-as the shoppers sour
ry happily homeward. 1t is the night
before Christmas, the preparations for
which and the observance of which
gradually are undergoing a change,
and the new generation is drawing
away from the time-hOnOred customs
of its forefathers. Il is while looking
upon the scene of preparation for mod
ern Christmas-tide as the night cars go
bowling past and the city lights burn
clear in the distance. that the thought
reverts to an old-time observance of
yuletide in the rural districts of Sus-
sex.
In keeping with the change of GUS
toms. atmospheric conditions too have
undergone a transformation, for it
almost invariably showed at least one
or two days before Christmas. For sew
eral days the leaden skies and frozen
streams would give evidence of a
glorious snow, and the farmer, as he
stood before the spacious fireplace
would hear the sputtering of the
flames and would exclaim: ITS going
to snow; the fires crackin' snow.
His prOphesies generally were realized
and on Christmas eve the landscape
would be clothed in white,and familiar
objects assumed grotesque shapes. The
day was one of great Importance fol
both young and old. The children
must needs have the hired man hitch
the horses to the big wood sled and &c
with them to the forest after ever
greens. There was indescribable
pleasure in chopping branches of scar
let berried holly from the trees and
digging deep into the snow for the
trailing crowfoot. 1t was cold, bitterly
cold. and the birds twiStered uneasily
as they flew now North, now South
and a jack rabbit fioundered wildl,
Through the snow for a sheltering spot
but the hearts of the youngsters wer'
fired by the Christmas spirit and the
cold was needed not.
In the meantime the old-fashioneI
farmhouse was the scene of hustle an'
excitement In the kitchen, Aun
Susan. a gray-haired negress, who's
wonderful tales of weird doings in tn
, slave days oftentimes started shiver
up the backs of the youngsters, wa
Evening journal., 1901-12-24

happiest of all the Christmas days and
none of the charity folks had given them
danties, clothing or promised mother
sewing
1t was O'Clock when he awoke. The
earth was white with the snow of the
night. The flakes clung 10 the trees and
glistened like diamonds in the morning
sunlight. This he saw through the lat
tice OF the front rooms barred windows.
1t was Arte's play room, but he was not
there.
I'm put the train Of cars near his chair
and when Nom brings him upstairs again
will show the train and say that Kriss
was late in gettin' to our house. And
how happy Artie will be! They have
been out of the room over half an hour.
Wonder where they are? / want TO play
with Bub and his train all day as i don't
have to sell papers. I'll call them"
He did. but no answer came from be-
low. Then he descended the oil cloth
covered stairs which opened into the
poorly furnished yet comfortable sitting
room.
"Oh. Mont! he exclaimed with all the
joy Of his bOyish heart, Kriss has come.
Bring Artie to the play room. See what
he has brought"
Sorrow depicted mothers face. Her
eyes were moist Her reply was punctu-
ated with sobs.
"Artie cannot go. He is happy in
Heaven.
He was dead.
The presence of white crepe on the door
told the outside world that Christmas
Day in that home was not the happy one
Woody had hoped it would be.
City EDITOR.
Evening journal., 1901-12-24
c. F. RUDOLPH.
OPERA GLASSES

There is a baby two weeks old, and
another under two years. The mother
has not yet recovered her strength
and the father is out of work. He
says that the best Christmas present
he could have would be a good Job.
l noticed boy and girl looking into
the window of a big store in King
street the other day. They had such
bright, interesting faces that / drew
near and listened to their conversa-
ton. They were discussing Christmas
gifts and l soon learned that the girl
held the funds. The boy made various
suggestions, none of which seemed TO
strike the fancy of the girl. Some cost
too much and others she considered
inappropriate.
The boy was firm in the opinion that
"a devil in the box would be the very
thing for Frank"
1T costs too much" the girl pro-
tested. Il saved this fifteen cents my
SELF and | am not goin' to spend all
that much on a devil in the box for
Frank I'm goin' to give him a candy
elephant"
Then ] learned that the child had
saved fifteen cents since last Christ
mas and that she intended with that
amount to purchase a present for
every member of her family, five in
number.
A man. well-known and well to do.
tells a sorrowful little story of his
boyhood. He lost his parents in early
youth and subsequently was bound
out to a farmer down the State. The
lad was scantily clothed and scarcely
fed. yet marked with a right good
will, biding the time when his term of
service with the farmer should ex-
pire.
In those days the big copper cent
was used in lieu Of the pennies of these
times and the boy had managed to
save seventeen, which he kept in a lit
tie blue chest. To him they repre-
sented seventeen friends, and he gave
TO them all the love of his starved lit
tie heart They were his only treas
ures.
As Christmas drew on, the farmer
and his wife told the boy that he
should have in his stocking Just as
much money as he had saved that
year. That meant that he would
have thirty-fOur coppers, which SEEM
ed to him an immense amount, and he
rejoiced accordingly.
Bright and early on Christmas
morning ne went down stairs to
empty his stocking. Sure enough, it
contained the seventeen coppers which
had been promised to him, but not a
thing else. Still, he felt rich in the
possession Of thirty-four coppers.
Then suddenly he had a thought that.
sent a chill over him. Running. back
to his cold. bare room under the caves.
he seized his little blue chest, and
found his seventeen coppers gone.
The farmer and his wife had put his
own cOppers into his stocking, consid-
ering it a great joke
There are few of us who really know
how the other half live Many care
not. But, if they could go among
them and witness their patience. their
sacrifices and uncomplaining accept
ance OF the ills they have, sure those
of the upper half would be at least
more satisfied with their own lot.
ELLEN ORR.
Evening journal., 1901-12-24
NEWSPAPER OPINION
Value Of Franchises
be Atlanta Constitution.

From the Atlanta Constitution.
There are two street car companies in
Richmond. The Richmond Passenger
and Power Company, in addition TO the
regular al valorem tax, pays ON the first
S350.000 of its gross receipts 81 per cent.
On the next 100000 of gross receipts the
company pays per cent. Five per cent.
is Atlanta's limit under the general or
dnancc, but il is not Richmond's limit.
The gross receipts between S450,0O0 and
S55O,0O0 pay Richmond per cent. and
the gross receipts above S55e.0o0 pay 10
per cent The other street ear company
in Richmond, which had its tax rate fixed
an a later date-in January 19O0-pays q
ON the first S2OO,OOO 5,per cent ON the
next 100000. ON the next and 10 pei
cent. on all gross receipts above S4OO, 900
The tax ridden people of American
cities are waking up 10 the fact thai
there is money in the Streets" that tn,
hives Of industry and commerce whicl
line the thoroughfares have a valuabl,
concession TO grant in public utilities. an,
that capital which is looking for safe in
vestment, is ready TO pay for certain con
cessions and TO pay well when the grant
take the form of practical monopoly.
II IN the case of Richmond. not only ar
the taxes paid, but the street car CON
paniee water the streets and pay the cit
for the water so used; they sell six ticL
cts for a quarter, and schoOlchildren'
tickets are sold at two for five cents.
Evening journal., 1901-12-24
The AnnunCiatiOn.

The shepherds Judean hills keeping watch tonight
The the vaued with tender
bleating lamb is heard wolf has ceft its lair
The shepherd takes il in his it finds protection there
breez whisper words and sumber
upon Judean hills, all is soothed in Sleep
They wakel aamel what this acclaim?
Thousand voices fill the air. they hear Jehovas name!
Fear not fear not voice procams for It's Messiahs BIRTH
will Good will ceThe Christ earth!
At Bethlehem within stall the Son Of God is laid.
Peace your King here; arise;
thousand years!have forgot? the millions make reply
Proclaiming again the truth that
bells loud acclaim, troubled land
Proclaim in vibrant note incarnae Deity
bloody the nations wTanglng
Proclaim nsisteny proclaim the royal Prince of Peace!
Bill Parsons.
Evening journal., 1901-12-24

The Panama canal stockholders
have come down the tree. Instead Of
their former demand of more than a
hundred millions. which the president,
Mr.. Hutin. demanded for their rights,
they now offer to turn everything over
to the United States for practically any
sum that we may be generous enough
to offer. IL is a case OF necessity. since
the project is too great for even corpo-
rate enterprise, and only a great gov
ernment could carry 1t on to compile
tion. Besides this, should we build the
Nicaragua canal the competition would
render the other project of little value.
The Government will do well TO con-
slider the Panama route. since It alone
offers the opportunity of in time max
ing a tide-level waterway. 1t offers
no difficult engineering problems as
does the other; II being simply a
question of digging.
Evening journal., 1901-12-24

According to its custom, the Evening
Journal will issue no edition tomor-
row. We wish our employees as well
as our readers to put aside for one day
the cares Of business. and may they
spend very merry Christmas.
Evening journal., 1901-12-24
TUESDAY. DECEMsER "a, 1901

WEATHER PREDIcTIoNs.-roday;
Fair. nearly stationary temperature
Tomorrow: Generally fair, moderate
temperature. increasing cloudiness in
the afternoon, probably without rain.
Evening journal., 1901-12-24

week of feasting-candy, cake. fruits,
ices galore, and last but not by any
means least. the visitings, the parties,
the skating and other diver
sions that make the season speed by
on golden wings.
On the other hand. and in startling
contrast. there are children, mostly of
those who toll and spin for little, to
whom Christmas is an empty word.
They have no idea of the significance
of the season. and not few have eX-
pressed the most incredulous astonish-
ment upon hearing the old, old story
Of the Christ child.
Some of these unfortunate atoms of
humanity find all their Christmas in
the decorations OF the shop windows; (;
others have such pleasures or comforts
as may be supplied from their own lit
tie hoard, or by the charitably dis
posed people who never fail to add to
their own happiness by giving to the
needy.
A woman who is deeply interested
in this work. and in fact. gives much
of her time to the alleviation of the
distress OF the poor, says that in a sur
prisingly large number of houses in
this city. there is very little Christ
mas spirit Some make little or nC
attempt to create 1t, and it is rather
out of the usual TO see a bit of holly Oi
evergreen about. She adds that il If
wonderful to see the JOY that a toy, q
doll or a little candy and cake vii
bring into such a household.
There is in one of the poorer sec
tions of the city a band of young
women who are doing a noble worl
among the children. They conduc
classes of all sorts. and in connection
with their school. have a Penny Provi
dent Society. One little girl within thl
past year has saved S16.5O by putting
her pennies and nickels into the carr
of the society. She drew the amour
the other day. and told one of tn
young women that she intended q
purchase gifts for the family. In ever.
instance she chose an article whicl
would be of use. and in nearly ever
case il was something in the line O
wearing apparel
CHEER FOR ONE FAMILY
Members OF a Sunday school elias
will bring Christmas cheer to one fam
lily. whose circumstances are particu
larly pathetic. For days the childre
and their teacher have been preparin
the box to take down. IL will contai
good dinner. and promises to las
some time. gifts for the mother an
father and clothing. candy and toy
for the children. The family consist
, OF father. mother and eight childrel
? The father is in for weeks at a tim
e and though he makes every effort
Evening journal., 1901-12-24

Entered at the Wilmington postoffice as
second-class matter.
The age-herald., 1901-05-24
Bessemer, Ala., May 22, 1901.

Bessemer, Ala, May g, 1901. MT. Louis Saks,
 Birmingham, Ala 1 Dear SirI read your Advertisements in the dierent where giving complimentary sales days to the various suburban noted specially your Ems ley and Pratt City days and conversation with number of persons from above named cities informed that they all enthusiastic in their praises of your 1b era treatment and special prices therefore take the liberty to request you give two days comp- mentary Bessenner; Saturday and Monday nex in opinion that will be the best time for people to take advantage your special Bessemer Day.' Very respectfully
 M Fl. HOLSTER
 Rolling Mills.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-03-15
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they
cannot reach the seat of the disease.
Catarrh is n blood or constitutional dis
ease, and in order to cure it you must
take internal remedies. Halls Catarrh
Cure is taken internally, and acts direct
" on the blood and mucous surfaces
Halls Catarrh Cure is not a quack medi
cine. 1t was prescribed by one otdhe
best physicians in this country tor years,
and is regular prescription. 1t is com
posed of the best tones known combined
With the best blood purifiers, acting di-
rectly on the mucous surfaces. The per-
feet combination of the two ingredients
is what produces such wonderful results
in curing Catarrh. Send for testimonials
free.
f. !. CHENEY & Co, Props, Toldeo, o.
Sold by all druggists, price, Toe.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-03-15
Killed BY Lightning.

During the storm last Friday evening.
Hon. 5. d. Wilmington, of Kincaid, was
struck by lightning and instantly killed.
He had been milking in the barn, and,
evidently, was just starting to the house,
when bolt Of lightning struck the barn,
passed through the roof and went down
post near which MIR Wilmington
stood 1t left no mark on his body
The funeral took place on Monday. the
servises being conducted by Rev. Wood
of the methodist church. under the aus
pieces of the Masonic lodge, of which he
was a member
doc" Wilmington, as he was la
miiarly called, was one of the most pep
ular men i'll Anderson county He was
most excellent citizen His was gen
ial sunny temperament, and he was one
of the most companionable of men. We
have known HIM for years, and we are
glad to be able to say that he was our
friend. AS friend, he was true and I'M
sweiving. His word was doubted by
no one. Honesty was one of his chief
characteristics He was warm hearted
and charitable, and no one in need ever
asked assistance of him in vain. lie
was lawyer by profession, and as he
enjoyed the fullest confidence of the peo-
pie OF his neighborhood, he likewise en-
joyed their patronage.
H. leaves a wife, two sons-Charie
and Eugene-and a daughter Mrs. A. NJ.
Steward. of Kincaid to mourn his death
Wecxtend to them ourearncst sympathy.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-03-15
Probate Court.

Judge Higgins issued a marriage license
last Saturday, to j. ID. Thomas and Miss
Jessie Brown, of Lincoln township. Rev.
Church performed the ccemony on Sun
day. The AGITAToR offers congratulations.
On the same day, Judge Higgins issued
a license to Fred TaXtcr and Miss May
Reynolds. Rev. Church united them in
marriage on Tuesday.
Geo W. Tilson was tired and found
insane, Saturday, and ordered by the
court to be committed Co the insane asy-
lum
On the 18th, Mary L, Ho t'meier nov
Mary f. Manspeaker) made hnal settle
ment in the estate of G. W. llofimeier
deceased, and was finally discharged as
such administrators
On the / tn, Judge Higgins issued Il
marriage license to John i. Hamilton
and Miss Oncy Hester, of Wclda. They
were married on Tuesday by Rev, Magill.
On the 18th, NJ. l.. White made annual
settlement as administrator OF the estate
OF Eliza J. Statler, deceased.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-03-15
Resolutions of Coincidence.

Garnett Lodge No. %, X. of p, pass
ed the following resolutions:
WHEREAS, The Supreme Ruler of the
Universe has seen tit to remove by death
our esteemed brother {. O. McCrum;
therefore, bel
Resolved, that in his death. this lodge
has lost worthy member, who was
faithful to his Obligations and true to
every trust, and that we shall mold i'll
fond remembrance the many good quail
ties which he possessed: that the city
has lost an efficient and useful citizen.
Be it further
Resolved, That the members of this
lodge sympathize with the bercavcd fam
lily in the affection
Resolved, That a copy of the resou-
tions be spread upon the records of this
lodge, and furnished the family and city
papers. A. j. CoPpAGE,
r. l.. ADAMS,
!. +. SKULL.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-03-15
Call for Bids.

GARRETT, KAs., Ian. 10, 1901
1t is hereby ordered by the board of
county commissioners of Anderson
County, Kansas, that, until the I'd day
of April, 1901, ~ O'Clock, noon, the
said board will receive scaled bids from
physicians who shall perform the duties
of county physician for the year ending
April 9, 1902, by attending allNcounty
charges within a radius of 8 miles of the
city of Garnet. Also, the duties of
county health officer for the same period
of time. Said bids include the furnish
ing to all such county charges all necess
AIRY drugs and medicines. The board re.
serves the right to reject any or all bids
presented.
Attest J. L. CALVERT, County Clerk,
r. w. PARROTr, Chairman
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-03-15

We learn that when Henry Myers gets
his new clectric-light plant finished, he
will reduce the price of lights to such a
figure that all may use electric lights
He will put in another dynamo, so that
If one breaks down, he can hitch onto
the other and go ahead; also, that the
lights win be on all night. These are ali
moves in the right direction, but the best
plan yet would be for the city to own
and operate the flectric-light plant.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-03-15

Mrs. Lucy Bryant, wife OF w, w. 5ry
ant, died in Kansas City on Monday.
The body was brought to Selma, waere
the funeral services were held in the
Christian church, Tuesday, and the re-
mains were placed in the KIncaid &c net
erv Rev. Martin, OF Princeton, contacted
the services. She had been sick but few
days. Deceased was daughter OF NJ
NJ. Donaldson and and wife, of the ,in
caid neighborhood
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-03-15

X. II. Johnston, of Wclda township,
paid us visit, Saturday, and set his
subscription ahead. He has sold his
farm in Welda township, and is NOV
ing to kingman county We sincerely
regret to lose Mr.. Johnston from this
county. He is too good citizen to lose.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-03-15
G. 2:Rsg!:eefaliI1lg
Y aig7

is ali right, if you are too fat;
and all wrong, if too thin already
Fat, enough for your habit is
healthy; little more, or less, is
no great harm. Too fat, consult
a doctor; too thin, persistently
thi., no matter what cause, take
SCOTS Emulsion OF Cod Liver
Oil.
There are many causes of get
ting too thin; they all come
.onder these TWO heads: over
work and uaae digestion.
Stop oyer-v, x, 4 you can;
but, whether 7ou can or not,
take Scott G,,eulsion OF Cod
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with your WORK You can't live
on it--ttuc--but, by it, you
ran. There's a limit, however;
you'll pay for it.
SCOTS Emulsion of Cod Liver
Oil is the readiest cure tol
oc1nt eat" unless it comes o.
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ONE sort of activity.
The genuine has IL n
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take no other. AZ MA
if you have not w NM
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: Creeable taste Will ,:a9 I'M III
surprise you. =SAt ~
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! Chemists, ~sES MIscs-
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! New York. s S-stst i''SA
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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-03-15

Spring is here, and J. II. Darchc, on
First avenue, begins digging fruit trees
on the 10th, Come and get them early
aid fresh-dug. He has on hand a fine
stock of No. apple, plum, pear, apricot,
peach, evergreen and ornamental trees.
Also, berry plants and grape vines.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-03-15

Jas. Graves received a fine present rom
a brother who resides in Illinois, Last
Saturday, in the shape OF barrel of
choice apples. The brother owns a fruit
farm, and raised an immense crop OF APP
pies las fall The barrel sent contained
hnc samples of the many varieties he has.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-03-15
Notice.

There will be a meeting of the Mutton
and Wool-Growers Association of east
ern Kansas at the court house in Garnet,
on Saturday, March 23d ut 1870 p. M
All members and those interested are
urged to be present.
r. NJ. SLoNAEER, Sec'y.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-03-15
Letter List.

Advertised Mar. 10, 1901. Mrs. Hau-
dy Arnold, c. E. Abgegglan, Mrs. E.
Bloomcr, Frank c. Collins, DR.. ]. F.
Hudson. Mrs VIC. Moore, Nellie Myers,
Dottie Paul, Fred Riddle, Mrs. Alice !.
Wilson.