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Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-06-01

the neck and fastened without any pend
ant ends Is one of the latest spring ideas
IN woman wear.
Very chic are the black silk shirtwaiSts
laid in tiny tucks and stitched with
white.
With foulard. dimity or mousseline
gowns 4 girdlc of black velvet ribbon i,
worn which has number of long ends
hanging ut one side. Sometimes there
will be two widths of ribbon. one abou'
two inches wide the other very narrow
The latter i tied into many little loops
and bows all the way down, after the
fashion Of u shower bouquet.
Some very pretty silk waists are made
IF striped silk in many shades, the gen.
eral design and effect being that of ging.
ham.
White waists Of lawn. silk or crepe d.,
chine are very effective when finished
about the neck with Il square coIar-like
insertion of deep cream or ecru lace or
embroidery.
Many spring suits. consisting of
stitched walking length skirt and plain
Elton. are made nt striped hannel, So
popular last season for mems suits Gray
and white. blue and white. and brown
are the shades most favored.
Hat pins. brooches and charms are
more fantastic than ever. \ gold grass
hopper. with emerald eyes, is the head
of one hat pin. and n green beetle an
pears on another. \ novel brooch is IN
the shape of a horse composed entirely of
small diamonds. The crab is n favorite
design. One * shown with large nat
ural pearl for the body. aud the legs are
of antique gold.
| Kimonas Of crepe in solid shades are
| shown with gorgeous borders up the
| fronts and on the big sleeves.
The prettiest pink hat imaginable mas
round crown all of pink roses The
flare hrim is of pink tulle shirred very
full At the side where it turns up is
bow Of pink velvet and one of black vel.
vet. side by side. The very edge Of tho
rose stem. with very small green leaves
aud thornS
\ large straw hat Of deep ecru Il
shaped something like a Spanish turhan
but is lifted well up from the head. and
ITS principal trimming is long black as.
trich plume. which encirclcs the hat
covering the edge Of the brim. Around
the crown is "A band of black velvet. with
z long narrow buckle of dull gold in
front.
For outing or street weawr the NADIA
gascar straw hats, which came in last
season. will be much worn this summer.
Now they are often draped with silk or
M Oriental scarf.
White duck and pique hats look very
chic with white sutS.-New York Mail
and EyurpSS
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-06-01
New Cattle Food.

The experiments that have beer CON
Quoted to determine the question ~ us
lug beet sugar pulp a. fatteniug food
for livestock have proven highly salts
factory. II ha, been demonstrated that
the pulp feed is about oue-thrd cheaper
than corn and gives Il much better flavor
to the Denver Post
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-06-01
united states Gold Coinage.

Last year the coinage of gold in the
United States amounted to $1OT. 937.1lU.
bringing the total of gold coined from
l13. At the present date that total will
b. duplicated within the next twenty
years.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-06-01

\ ruche of white tulle worn close about
the neck and fastened without any pend
ant ends is one of the latest spring ideas
IN woman = wear.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-06-01

White waists OF lawn silk or crepe De
chine are very effective when finished
about the neck with square cOIar-likr
insertion of deep cream or ecru lace or
embroidery.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-06-01

Some very pretty silk waists are made
of striped silk in many shades. the gen
eral design and effect being that of ging.
ham
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-06-01

Many spring suits. consisting of a
stitched walking-length skirt and plain
Elton. are made Of striped hanne!. 50
popular last season for mems suits. Gray
and white. blue and white. and brown
are the shades most favored
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-06-01

Very chic are the black silk shirtwaiStS
laid III tiny tuckS and stitched with
white.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-06-01

kimonas Of crepe in solid shades are
shown with gorgeous borders up the
fronts and on the big sleeves.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-06-01

White duck and pique hats look very
chic with white SuitS.-New York Mail
and EXnreSs
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-06-01

For outing or street weawr the NADIA.
gascar straw hats, which came in last
season, will be much worn this summer.
Now they are often draped with silk or
M Oriental scarf
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-03
A LARGE FAMILY.
Parents and Eleven Children Average Two
Hundred and Fifty Pound.
Especial Dispatch to The Times)

Especial Dispatch TO The Times)
BROOKNEAL, VA, March Mrs. Nir-
rinfa. T. Jones, widow of w. S. Jones, who
died about twenty-five years ago, died
at her homo in Campbell county on Feb
ruary 18th at go o'clock y. NJ y beau-
tifuI and strong Christian character she
was. Mrs. Jones was vigorous in body
and mind and equally lovely in spirit.
When the end came she was peaceful and
resigned
All of the children were present at her
burial except Messrs- E, H. Jones, of
Atlanta. and Thomas NJ. Jones, of Bon
sack, Va. There were eleven children.
and all are still living except one-J. S.
Joncs-the Oldest child. Mr.. Thomas NJ.
Jones home is at BonsacL, Va; Mrs VIM
.. Price, Gladys. Va: Mrs w c. Abbitt.
Oakville, Va; VIM ~ Jones, Theta, Va;
S. D. and 3. Fl. Jones, No &c Hurt Street.
Atlanta. Ga; NJ. C. Jones. Mike. Va:
Miss Ella V. Jones. Troy. N Y; Mrs
Emma L. Hunter. Evol, Va: Mrs Ida
W. Hunter, Heat Creek, Va. The assre-
gate maximum weight of Mr.. Jones, his
wife and the eleven children is $50
pounds. Average, 80 pounds.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-03

Cameron. Helen Cameron, of Petersburg
Susie Wexford. Jennie and Ellzabeth
Boyd. BERTHE Noting, Evelyn Gordon'
Bcrta Wexford. Nellie Boykin. LILY Cr-
quhart. Allcnc Stokes Ruth Robins, Eve
Ign Bridges, Margaret and Irene Tinsley.
Martha Byrd. Anna Carr. Sue Spiman,
Lily Hill. Madeline English. Marie Web
stcr. Roberta and Rebc IIllerson, Mary
Watts Woods. of charlottesville; BESSIE
Smith, of the University OF Virginia.
Emily Addison, Sophie Pitt. oil Baltimore:
Mary Donnan. Anne White, Kate ana
Sophie Meredith, Collier. of Petersburg;
and Harrison of Staunton; Lieutenant
n. X. Ayerill, of the United States Army;
Messrs Grocsback. Taliafcrro, Boiling,
Trigg, Lee, Kirkwood Mitchell Ruther-
foord Rose Seldom Bruce, DR.. c. Il. Rob-
ms, John rutherford. Spencer Carter,
Julian Hill, William Bridges, Harrison
Blair Charles L. Williams. Jr.. Lewis
Williams, Douglas. Pelham Blackboard, Dr.
Buckncr Randolph, Granville Valentine,
Crump Tucker, Randolph Holiday, Dean
Maury. Granville Gray, c. Cotcsworth
Pinckncy and others.
Miss Emily r Glasgow read delight
full paper before the Woman's Club Mon
day afternoon on Poets and the Poems
of to-day. 1t was Il critical essay OF
great strength and proved exceedingly
interesting to the large audience present.
Miss Glasgow had written to Father
Tabb and James Whitcomb Riley, ask
ing them to send her original verse
They both complied with her request and
Miss Glasgow read the two clever poems
before taking up her paper. Tea was
served after the literary programme.
Mrs. Wedman poured tea and Mrs
Montague coffee. The guests were Miss
Eliza Harvie, Mrs James y. Harvie. Mrs
Kean. Miss Martha Harvic, Captain Har-
RE Webster and Mr.. +. i. Glasgow.
Among the visitors from out of town
were Mrs. Allen Johnston, Mrs. Thomas
n. Norwood of Gala Water. Va: Mrs.
Wexford Reed. OF -Albemarie: Mrs. L.
I1olhrook, of New York; Miss Grace Ste
venson. of Philadelphia; Miss Agnes Dou-
that, of Weyanoke: Miss Evelyn Byrd
Trigg, Miss Mary Coles Whittle, Misses
Elizabeth and Fannie Conway, of Or
ange, Va: Mrs. J. P. Thompson, of Or
ange: Miss Horner, of Warrenton: Mrs.
Gibson, Duluth; Mrs. c. D. LanGhorne,
Mrs. Leland Rankin.
One of the most enjoyable entertain
ments given at the Jefferson Club this
season was the presentation of David
Garrick' on Thursday evening by Mr..
Charles Pierson and his talented pupils.
The performance was a finished one and
was heartily enjoyed by the large au-
dience present. Each character was ably
presented.
The cast was as follows:
David Garrick.. Mr.. NJ. C. Sycle.
Simon Ingot. Charles Pierson.
Richard C1ivy. ESQ.
AIR. Charles NJ. Frischkorn
Mr.. Smith. James Ryland.
Mr.. Brown. Albert o. Boschen
Mr.. Jones. Claude NJ. Dean.
lngots servant......Mr. Hartley Freeman
Garrick's servant.-.-..Mr. Lee NIacBain
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-03
New Wash Goods.

last night for Washington.
Mr.. and Mrs Charles T. Norman will
leave to-day for Washington to attend the
inauguration.
Miss Ella Greases, OF Orange, va, is
visiting Mrs. Nj. s. Valentine, No. DIS
West Franklin Street.
Mrs Charles 3. Hobbs, OF Brooklyn, IS
visiting her mother, Mrs. T. +. Minor No.
119 South First Street
Miss Ethel Lipscomb. who mas oeen
visiting Mrs. y. }. MohtaSue' i'aS
turned to her home in DanViile.
NJ, and Mrs. Norman Whitehouse, Of
%a,,- york city are the guests OF Mrs
cushing Small, No. i East Franklin
Street.
Mrs. J. Woods Stockton. of Rio, Abe
marie county, is in the city on a brieI
visit to her mother, Mrs. Marguerite Mar
tin widow of the late Hon 1hoiiiaS -Sis'i
tin, of Nelson county
Mr.. and Mrs. Hartzell of YOUNGSTOWN
Ohio, are the guests of Mr. and Mrs.
Henry Wallerstein, No. 200 South Third
Street.
Miss Hattie Fuller. of Gaines Mill, IS
visiting her cousin, Miss Lula Fuller, NO.
70 East Clay Street.
Capt and Mrs. W. W. Barrow left last
night for Washington, and will be Joined
there on Monday by Miss Florence Bar
row and a party of young ladies from
Hannah Moore Academy, Baltimore.
The Confederate Memorial Literary So
ciety will hold a called meeting Wednes-
day March 9th, at u o'clock, on impor-
tant business.
Hon. and Mrs. Everett Warren, of
Scranton. Pa, are at the Jefferson.
Miss Nina Cans left Friday for Wash
ington.
Mrs. H L. Pelouze and Miss Jennie
Peiouze have left for a months visit to
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pelouze. of Wash
ington-
The Misses Conway. of Orange, are the
guests OF Mrs. ~ Z. Warren. Of West
Grace Street.
Mrs. Paul, of Brooklyn, is visiting her
parents. NIr. and Mrs. Andrew Pizzini.
Miss Elizabeth Crowder is a guest of
Miss Mary Brooks. OF West Grace Street.
Misses Fannie Martin, of Church Hill.
and Belle McNary. of Manchester. left
for Baltimore yesterday
Miss Mamie l. Ford and Miss Ellen
Johnson. of No COL West Grace Street,
returned home yesterday
Miss Bessie Neal, Miss May Hyde and
Miss Lille Turner. of Roanoke. are visit
ing friends in Richmond.
Miss Carrie Christian Gillian, daush-
ter of Captain Robert II. Gillian left
Yesterday for Washington to attend the
Inauguration. She will be the guest of
Miss Gertrude Noble knight.
Mr.. James y. Warde and wife will leave
this morning for Washington to at
tend the inauguration. and afterwards
Leave for New 1Iaven. Conn. to visit her
sister. Mrs. e. Moore.
Mrs John J. Crutchfield and her
| daughter. Miss Ella Crutchheld. left for
Washington yesterday to attend the in
| ausuration.
Mr.. Marvin j. TAYLOR. OF Church Hill.
mas lctt 20 attend Tue sittduSutatiou. t'e
I will visit his brother. Mr.. W. Waverly
Taylor. of No. 1924 Seventh Street, n. E.,
Washington, D. c.
Twenty-sixth Street. left last night
for Washington to attend the Inaugural
ton where she will be Joined by her
brother. Mr.. Willie Murphy. OF Norfolk.
| Mrs. a.. J. Vaughan, accompanied by
her sister, Mrs. Ball, and Mrs. Allie
Vaughan, ana Master A. Vaughan. Jr.,
left yesterday on trip to Washington
and Baltimore.
Miss Helen G. Poltiaux. OF No. 10 Ro-
land Street, is visiting hsS cousin. Miss
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-03
Mr.. Watson Their Choice.
Special Dispatch to The Time

NoTTOWAY, C. H. VA. March r.
Hon Walter ~ Watson. of this
county, will in all probability be elected
without opposition to represent the coun-
tics of Nottoway and Amelia in the Con-
.t;tutfonaI Convention. Mr.. Watson has
long been in favor of a conventions and
was the author of the celebrated Motto
way resolutions on the suffrage question.
which was widely commented on by
the press of the State last spring. He
represented this district in the Senate
of Virginia. during the sessions of 1919
md 1Ses-'9i. and is now Commonwealth
Attorney for Nottoway county Mr. Wat
son is {. man of much force aha AFFINITY
and is unusually We'll duaiiieu 70 pe =
members OF the convention
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-03
GLASS AND HARRISON.
Lynefourg TO Have Lively Contest for Con-
yention Candidates
Especial Dispatch to The Times. }

V,pHSIaI 7tsPttV.1 = 7 nc 7 IlEIIs.J
LYNCHBURCi, VA, March. MFR. Ran
doiph Harrison VIII be a candidate for
the constitutional convention in oppos-
ton to Mr.. Carter Glass, as member o.
the Senate from LynchburS and Camp
bell.
Mr.. Harrison is ono of the leading and
,rost able members or the Lynchburs bar
and represented this city in the House OF
Delegates for two terms lie is a brother
OF Judge George Harrison, of the Court
of Appeals
The contest between these gentlemen
promises to be the most interesting that
Lynchburg has known for years.
The friends of both express conHdenee
of success In all probability the question
OF selecting Il candidate will be SUB
,nitted to a primary TO be held on the
day of III regular spring election
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-03

The first week in Lent has been nat
orally quiet. Society has becn Siad 10
take advantage OF the relaxation from
the crowding diversions of the preceding
weeks. But now that il has stopped TO
take breath. as ii were, it is ready to
start on the round of Lentcn amuse-
ments. which are altered in form only
With the close of the season there has
been :. fitting TO southern shores. a
largo number of Riclimondcrs have been
fortunate enough TO betakc themselves
where southern suns more warmly shine.
Pain, Beach seems to be the social Nee
ca but The Hot Springs and Old Point,
nearer home. arc flied with guests who
turn with relief from the exhausted
pleasures of the winter season.
In speaking so much of society the ones-
Zion frequently arises. What is. OF what
constitutes society2
in former davs-thc time when great
writer's gave their best TO depict society
conditions were radically different. Tho
men were dashinE mobiles. sallants of the
old regime. The women were social lead
ers-swcet. lovely women, who had no
thought nor care except To look their
prettiest. But society. in this busy day.
Is a rcpublic-the Church is no longer a
factor. the army plays a minor Iolc. and
State and civic officials outside of Wash
;nEton count not at all. Plutocracy is the
foremost factor. What is now called So
ciety is mostly feminine. II a man hap
pens in at a tea he must be brave. indeed.
and is treated even by the foot,nan
outsider. Women and girls compose the
larger element in the social world. with
some boys and a. few young men thrown
in. The real nen-the powerful type-are
most conspicuous by their absence.
She was a dear. sweet young bride at
the Woman's Club the other day but
looked rather pale in her pretty finery.
Yes" she said to her sympathetic lis
teners, I've had a dreadful attack of
grip and i don't know what I should ever
have done il it hadn't been fer dear
John
Was he such a good nurse2" asked the
girl in the Persian lamb coat
..oh. it wasn't that, but his great big
handkerchiefs We're such a comfort.
There have been several pleasant events
during the week, though most OF the
hostesSes have observed the Lenten
uuietude in so far as wishing to speak
of their entertainments in whispered
tones A beautiful tea was given Wednes-
day evening by Mrs. George Ben. john
ston in honor Of her guest. Miss Evelyn
Byrd Trisg. of Abingdon. Va
The spacious home. so well adapted for
entertaining. was attractively decorated
in palms and Testout roses.
Receiving with Mrs. Johnston were
Miss Evelyn Byrd Trisg, Miss Sally Ran
dolph Miss Tayloe, of Mt. Airy; Miss
Anderson, of Ashland; Mrs. Thomas Boil
ing and Mrs. Anne Rutherford. The
young ladies serving in the Giring-room
were: Misses Nina Randolph. Caroline
Coleman, Anne Lee and Miss Lee. OF
Hanover; and Caroline Johnston.
Among the guests We're: Misses Mary
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-03
Fine Barn Buried,

fspceinl pispatcll to The Tiucs)
ErNt; GEORGE COURTHOUSE, VA.
,Iarct, "a fine barn on Roke.
bvi. the fne estate os Captain Henry
Ensor. was recently burned. Captain
Enoor was having some brush burned
= shor. distance from the barn. when
a spark from the hre was carried through
an oren door 10 fodder stored In tbs
brrdinE.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-03
Art Department.

Street, New York.
Misses Hunter Ferguson and Afoilie
Batcheller, of this city. and Miss Nina
Struggled. of Newport News. have gone
to Washington for a few days.
Miss Jessie Bailey. of East Broad Street.
is visiting the Misses Quay in Baltimore.
Miss Mary Morton of stanton, is the
guest of her cousin, Miss Sallie Cunning
ham, of No. L North Twenty-ninth Street
Mrs Harvey L. Davis and sister. Miss
Essye Grimes, OF No. 10 North Thirtieth
Street, left yesterday afternoon for Wash
inGton Before returning home they will
visit Baltimore and New York.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-03

Mr.. T. Floyd Spencer and Miss Salie C.
Anderson, both of Newport News, We're
married at o'clock "Wednesday at the
residence of Mrs. j. 4. Ligsan, No. G17
North TWenty-Second Street. Rev. AShby
Jones performed the ceremony.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-03

Miss Hattie NJ. Trimyer and Mr. Luther
w. Machen We're married at o'clock
Tuesday evening at the residence OF the
brides aunt. Mrs. Harriet French No
1920 West Main Street. Rev. John I.
Bosnian officiated.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-03

Miss Mamie Griffith was married to
Mr.. Charles Humphrey at the residence
OF her brother. Mr.. ]. J. Griffith No. 22Sh.
South Laurel Street. wednesday evening.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-03

Mr. LinHood Wood and Miss Ada Jeter
We're married Wednesday night at Wal
nut Grove Church by Re". c. H. Ryland.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-03
Velvet Ribbons,

We imported them direct this saves y
the middleInans profit.
Best quality Satin-Back Velvet Rib
bons, No. to No. 80, price, q piece,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-03
OndaliEes.

81 inches wide, all pure silk, all colors and
Black guaranteed to give entire satisfaction, = ,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-03

Miss Helen G. Poltiaux. OF no. ITO Ro-
land Street, is visiting hsr cousin, Miss
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-03

Nj. II. M, Pitcher and Miss Harriet
Southern were married yesterday morn
ing at 8 o'clock at the residence of the
BRIDES parents. on North Twenty-seventh
Street. The ceremony was performed by
the Rey. r A. Goodwin. rector Of St
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-03

Ladies' Two Clasp Pique Stitched Dogski
Gloves Reds and Tans, all sizes, the S1.25
kind a pair.................... ~
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-03

Mrs. a. ]. Vaughan, ACCOMPANIED by
her sister, Mrs. Bail, and Mrs. Allie
Vaughan, and Master A. J.vauStan. Jr..
left yesterday on q trip to Washington
and Baltimore.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-03
The New Silks.
Crepe de Chine.

All-Silk Crepe de Chine, all colors,
Black, the 81 kind, but at, a yard ....:.....
Panne Crepe de Chine, in all the q
new and staple shadings. .
Figured PAINE Crepes, new and sly 9
.lish, in dress lengths, no two allke..... .
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1901-12-13

We learn to know at Christmas
Life still is full Of ills;
To-day we get the presents,
Next week we get the bills.
Judge. 50. ..a
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1901-12-13

It was quite an accident that they met
thus after their intimacy at the seashore.
He did not know that she was going to
a new home with her uncle in California.
She would not let him explain the. past.
It was almost time for him to get off at
his ranch-for the train wal making 70
miles an hour! How he wished it would
SLOW up!
Hardly had the thought passed through
his mind, when there was a jolt-a crunch.
ing, grinding sensation, a lurch-and then
suddenly stopping. No one who has been in
q wreck will ever forget it. The Pullman
tipped sidewise, and that was the end.
Marvin was at Alice's side when it was
over. He took her arm, and, looking into
her white face, Gained her fears: "It is
all right now-of the track-no more dan:
ger"
He left her, to help the passengers in the
smoker who were imprisoned and some.
what injured, then returned.
He gathered her baggage, and, without
permission, told her to follow. With the
remainder of the passengers they took UP
q cold and sorrowful tramp along the track
across the bleak prairies to the little town
three miles away, where lights twinkled
friendly greeting.
Frank tried to be sociable. at was ,
narrow escape" he ventured.
EYES," Nothing more. She would moi
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1901-12-13
An Afterthough

An Afterthought.
"John," asked Mrs. Torkins, tearfully,
edo you remember the present Mrs. Page
gave me last Christmas?:"
YES" replied. her husband; what Of
IT am almost sure I have sent it to her
this year.'-Brooklyq Life.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1901-12-13

her stood Frank Marvin. II asked you to
come with me on my travels, and you con
sented, as you did once before-but this
time it is for life"
Alice Reisen laughed a little hys-
terically. "But you know what happened
before, Frank" The last word was q
%caress, SO tenderly was it spoken.
eyes, l know from what you said a little
while ago-you thought my sister was a
other girl in whom I was interested. There
was and can be no other girl but you" And
then they talked it all over, for good.
The candy and toys were distributed from
the green-paper-wrapped tree when they
returned to the hall. They did not remain
long, but went out under the stars and to
the little parsonage across the way. FRANC
had sent a friend for a license, and in a
trice they were married.
A team and carriage were at the door,
and away they were whirled through the
beautiful but crisp prairie night.
"To the ranch,"' ordered Frank, and then
added: cit was a miracle that the train
stopped right here in my own town. The
big ranch-house is ablaze with light out
there, and all is ready for you"
& So the train went on toward the noun.
tains without two of it's passengers.
do you know" whispered Frank, as the
team drew up to the ranch-house, almost a
mansion out there on the plains, 'that 1 re-
ceived the best Christmas present of all
to-night?"
"But you had to be your W Santa Claus
to get it, laughed Alice. 7,
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1901-12-13

not on the bills-he approached the fairy.
and in the same rough voice exclaimed:
"You are to go with me on my travels to-
night. Come"
For a moment she stood irresolute, not
knowing if this were part Of the programme.
Then, thinking it must be, she took the
h~eavily-gloved hand, and, with a bow to the
audience, stepped back and back, until both
were swallowed up in the vast depth Of the
chimney.
But they did not go upward. Santa Claus
opened a door in the rear, and they were
outside the noisy hall and in the dressing
room.
Suddenly Santa Claus stripped off the
heavy wings and crownf from the fairy, and
handed her her furs. Come with me" he
said, masterfully.
"What do you mean?" she replied.
'"sThis," and he threw down the mask and
wig, the fur coat and heavy gloves-before
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1901-12-13

Christmas Forestry.
All trees man should love. but his life's
dearest joys
Should circle that tree which blooms,
candles and toys.
-ChicagolR Record. .