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Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-12-26
NEW YEARS PAs1IMEs

The ideal New Years day, from q
! sporting point of view, combines a
clear sky, cold atmosphere, light wind,
mantle of snow on the ground and
lakes, and ponds well frozen. Such an
attractive array of weather conditions
mas been denied the lovers of outdoor
sports in most parts of the United
States. for several years, as the good
'old-fashioned, deep-snow New Years
days" are few and far between. The
sports directly associated with New
Years, however, are sufficiently nu-
merous and diversified to please the
most exacting. A sleigh-ride behind
an ordinary horse or an afternoons
fun on the ice do not require athletic
| training, but, when both become trials
OF speed. robust constitutions and
thorough condition are requisites for
success. Nothing is more exhilarating
than brush down the road behind a
trotter that can do three minutes or
better, and it takes one with lusty
lungs to face the keen, biting wind re-
sulting from such a pace.
Shooting at the traps is a pastime
peculiar to the winter months and is
enjoyed by hundreds of gunners, who
set aside New Years day for special
events that usually last from early
morning until sunset. Others take
their game bags and shotguns to the
country and try their luck at birds in
and out of season, paying well for the
latter If caught by the wardens or
constables. The old-fashioned shoot
ing match" and rattle" are still en-
gagged in in some sections of the coun-
try. These are gala affairs, and it is
not an unusual thing to see some good
shot or lucky dice thrower go home
with half a dozen turkeys over his
shoulders.
None of these sports, however, par
take of the hardihood displayed by the
thin-clad athletes who hold cross coun-
try runs on the first day of the year,
whatever the conditions may be. At
tired only in sweaters, trunks and
running shoes, these athletes, who are
injured TO the cold through good
health and outdoor activity, race across
country with evident relish, while the
ordinary mortal stares and figures on
the number of pneumonia patients who
will be placed under treatment on the
morrow. Nothing of the sort happens,
by the way.
The old Scotch game of curling has
its American votaries, and the Kinks
in large cities are usually crowded on
New Years day. There are many
other pastimes that are essentially hol-
iday sports, such as tobogganing, snow
shoeing and the like, which have been
imported from Canada, as it were.
but very few have taken up these
owing to the open winters. In
fact, during the past few years, it
has not been an unusual sight to see
wheelmen on the cycle paths on New
Years day, instead of drivers of
sleighs.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-12-26

this, and his surprise was painfully
manifest. Appearing not to notice it,
the lady went on:
You are unhappy, know, Mr.. Will
ton. I shall not call you Mr.. Carson.
am certain of it, because 1 was watch
ing you for ten minutes before you
opened your eyes. Can 1 be of any
help to you?"
81 don't understand you, madam, -
answered Carson. Il have no trouble,
at least none that you could assist
me in"
Has it any connection with an old
love AFFAIR."" very slowly asked the
yelled visitor.
Il must decline to discuss my pri-
vate matters with an utter stranger"
replied Carson, jumping up.
Am l an utter stranger, Herbert %
responded the stranger, also rising,
and as she did so throwing back her
veil.
"Leilal" gasped Carson, looking
incredulously into her face.
Yes, Leila" was the answer whis-
pered, while her arms stole round his
neck, come back to you with the New
Year, never to leave your side until it
so pleases God
Then they sat down and she told
him how, three years before, after be-
ing left a widow she determined to
find out what had become of the sweet
heart of her younger days How, by
chapter of happy accidents, she
learned that he was in London. How.
on knowing this, she hurried over land
and sea, and just at the birth of the
New Year entered his room. She saw
the tears fall from his eyes. heard her
name mentioned, and his blessing go
out to her. All doubts were then at
an end
My children will be here by the
next boat. and you must be to them
father Now 1 must go, as I'm weary
with the excitement of the day
Carson drove her to her hotel, and
to him the New Year bells never
seemed to have rung such merry peals
They rang into his life New Year is
every sense. A few days later there
was a quiet marriage, and on the fol-
lowing New Years Eve, as Carson and
his wife. listened to the hour of mid
night strike, they thought, with hearts
full of love and gratitude. of the joy
GUS meeting twelve months before.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-12-26
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By the hearth-stone fire in his easy
chair
An old man sat, a-dreaming was he;
His brow was wrinkled and white was
his hair
AS the snow on the frozen hills we see;
His arms were folded across his breast
And his eyes were closed in a calm,
sweet rest.
He dreamed of wife with eyes OF blue.
With a voice as sweet as voice could be,
With heart as gentle it was true,
A nature from all things selfish free:
Oh, sweet was the vision so fair and
bright
The old man saw on that Years last
night.
In that dream of beauty he walked old
ways
That ran through the woodland and
fowery mead,
Lived over the life of those beautiful days
When life was all happiness indeed.
When the future beckoned with kindly
hand
To the opening gates of its promised
land.
tear from the cheek of the dreamer
fell
On his pale, thin hand, and he gave
Just as the joy bells broke the spell
And told the year that was passed by,
And the old man opened his eyes once
more,
And his dream of the loved and lost was
DER.
And beside him he saw maiden fair
Jennie, his daughter-with eyes of blue.
With a voice of sweetness beyond COM
pare,
And heart as gentle as it was true,
With nature from all things selfish free
And mind as cheerful as mind could be.
And the white-haired dreamer was filled
with pride
When she smiled on him as he kissed
her brow:
Smiled like the young and beautiful bride
Who had spoken to him the marriage
vow;
And the old mans heart did lighter seem
As he woke from the spell of that New
Years dream.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-12-26
Boer Nation Not So Rad.

London, Dec. 21.-The Pretoria cor
respondent of the Times again warns
the British public not to be too opti-
mistic concerning the progress of the
war. The progress is satisfactory, but
there yet remains much to be done. He
also deprecates the condemnation of
the entire Boer nation because of out
RACES on natives, for the crimes of the
few. The correspondent testified that
with the exception of individual acts,
the Boer treatment of prisoners and
wounded has been generally correct
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-12-26

While the opening of the New Year Is
a significant season for persons of all
ages, it is especially so to the young
and those in early maturity. There is
so much ahead of the youngsters; so
much for them to look frward to, to
hope for, achieve; SO much that will
help them to make their lives worth
living, and to make the world the bet
ter for their having lived in it.
Welcome the new year. Welcome
its work, its cares. its responsibilities,
its trials, crosses, losses, sorrows and
bereavements. Welcome its work,
because it is only by work that we
achieve successes and make ourselves
strong for the tolls and tasks that are
to come. Welcome its cares, for they
are the worlds educators, developers
and teachers, and they lead us into
those ways of prudence, thoughtful
ness and moderation which are the
forerunners of prosperity and plenty.
H. S. c.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-12-26

ply; "but, see, this is New. Years
Eve. You've been a good servant
10 me, at least. Buy yourself
something" handing her a sovereign.
The amount of the gift bereft the girl
of the power of speech, and with a
curtesy, eloquent in itself of gratitude.
she left.
Carson, slipping his tea. again solilo-
quized. Its now within an hour and
quarter of the New Year. What
will that year bring into my life? 1t
cannot bring the light of love and
companionship. The same round of
weeks and months. and SO it will be
to the end. Ten years ago, in Old
Kentucky. we said 'Good-by.' 1t was
a 'good-by' forever"
Apostrophizing the absent woman,
he continued: Leila, Leila, to my
grave l take with me the love 1 bear
you. Why did we live to be parted so
ruthlessly? What strange fate has so
| guided our destinies?"
He turned to the story of Evangeline
and read of the sufferings of that
heroic character. The reading soothed
him and he fell asleep.
The clocks were striking the twelfth
stroke of midnight when he awoke.
He barely opened his eyes, then closed
them again, and listened to the joyous
salutations of people meeting in the
streets. He was not selfish, neither
was he bad Datured. No man who
every truly loved can be altogether
| h. h.
q wish for all bright New Year,
and Leila, my absent Leila, whom l
shall never see again, may your life
know no sorrow. may yours never be
the aching heart, and may you be
| blessed in your children growing up
around you. My Leila"
He did not finish the sentence, but
the tears came trucking down his
cheeks as he realized his barren life
one had come into the room and been
| a witness of his weakness and his Sc
cret-secret because society said Wal
ter Carson carried his heart on his
sleeve and was incapable of deep affec-
| ton. So sitting up and turning round
| he was startled to see seated on a
chair a tall lady, clad in deep mourn
| ing and yelled so heavily that he was
unable to distinguish her face.
Madam" he inquired, too taken
aback even to get up, 81 should like to
know why l am thus honored?"
| 81 came in with the New Year Not
an omen of ill-luck, 1 hope" replied
musical voice; but l first want to
know if Walter Carson is not an as
sumed name?"
why Go you ask such a question:"
For the best of good reasons, and
as you will not tell me, perhaps you
will allow me to say that I think your
real name is Herbert Wilton pro-
ceeded the mysterious stranger.
Carson was utterly unprepared for
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-12-26
FUEL FAMINE IN CHICAGO.
In Ohio Shops And Traction Lines
Have to Quit.
RAILROADS CONFlSCATE COAL.

Chicago, Dec. GA crisis has been
reached because of Chicagos coal fam
inc as the cold weather continues
F'rantice appeals were made for fuel by
the largest merchants and manufac-
turers. Elevators were actually closed
in some of the skyscrapers, while ten
ants of some of the office buildings
worked in their overcoats on account
of lack of heat. Apartment building
occupant building occupants suffered
because of a shortage of steam, while
many factories and industrial institu-
tons perfected arrangements for closing
their plants today begging coal to keep
the buildings warm until now.
There is shortage of cars on all the
railroads entering Chicago, and the
capacity to handle coal is reduced by
the inclemency of the weather. The
railroads are confiscating entire train
loads and the local dealers see little
signs of relief.
Springfield, Ohio.-Springfeld is
facing serious fuel famine, the worst
in its history. There is not carload
of coal IN town, and but few cars are
moving in this direction. The Dayton,
Springfield & Urbana Traction COM
pany burned wood at its power house
and had to quit running cars between
this city and Dayton and Urbana at
night. The Superior drill shops are
shut down throwing out of work GOO
employees, and other industries are on
the eve of closing down, owing to the
lack of fuel.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-12-26

struck 10. and t he sonorous boom
from Big Ben came floating over the
Green mark as a sort of benediction
on the rapidly dying year. The roar
of the great city without was not lack
ing in its element of melody, and the
roise of merry jewellers in Piccadilly
completed a strange yet fascinating
font ensemble Passing down the
street came three young men singing
that old Southern song, Use gwine
back to Dixey." The words and the
melody startled Carson from the rev.
erie into which he had fallen. Sitting
upright in his chair. he said, aloud:
What memories that song recalls!
How nay loneliness grows upon me-
What a fool | was ever to have in
dulged in the thing called lovei But
there. I've tasted the poison and must
abide by the result. What's that re-
suit? Pleasing? Why cannot l be of
the gay throng outside? Here in this
mighty crowded city 1 am as lonely
as a man lost in desert" He rose and.
going to the other side of the room,
opened a cabinet and took from it
bundle of letters, some dozen. They
we're faded and bore traces of much
handling. After reading, he replaced
them, and, walking to the photograph
Of a child on the wall, INDUCED in
soliloquy.
81 know you not, my sweet child,
but your mother was always, and al
ways must be everything to me. How
hard and cruel seems the world Your
mother and l parted ten long years
ago this night, to meet again in two
years timel What happened to pre-
vent us? l wrote many times, but no
reply ever reached me. Three years
after we separated a letter came from
her, and in it 1 read: Now that l am
married, perhaps you will write Life
seemed d blank, and 1 came to Lon
don, a wayfarer, caring not what be-
came of me. l turned to literature,
and have been what people call sue
cessful. But what is success without
the power to experience that which
makes it other than a metallic graft
fcation? Eighteen months went by
before / next heard from your mother,
and then your photo only reached me,
SlUCS WHSu all Ids OGCI IOuI
mother married a good man, and l
pray for her and for you, too. baby,
that you may grow up in her foot
steps,"
The circumstances under which his
letters to the girl went astray were to
him mysterious. but, as a matter of
fact, easily explained. The girl was
the daughter of a country lawyer, and
he had made her acquaintance when
she was staying in boarding house
in Bloomsbury, in which he was also
a ledger. Her reason for being in
Gown was that she might improve a
somewhat neglected education, and
she was taking singing lessons at
school of music in the neighborhood.
An aunt took away this unwanted
daughter from among the large family
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-12-26
Heaviest in Fifty Years

London, Dec. 1S.-The fall of snow in
Scotland is heavier than at any time in
fifty years. Several gamekeepers and
shepherds are missing, and the destruc-
ton of sheep in the snowdrifts, which
range from ten to twenty feet deep, is
unprecedented. The roads are impas-
sable. Parts of England are suffering
almost equally from the heavy fall of
snow. A train was showed up near
Harrington.
The frost is so severe that outside
work has been stopped at many points.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-12-26

Manila, Dec. 23.-Gen. Smith has
recommended Private Heintz of tn
medical department for a medal of
honor as reward for heroism at the
battle of Ganda river. Heintz fought
as long as he was able, while shot
through both arms and with bad bolo
slash in his back. After recovering
from the fainting spell, with both arms
in sings, Heintz directed the work of
carrying the wounded till they reached
Calbayog. Surgeon Calhoun recon-
mended Heintz for a certificate of
merit, which was approved, but Gen.
Smith thinks the mans act of heroism
is worthy of a medal
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-12-26

Copenhagen, Dec. 23.-Fresh agita-
ton against the sale of the Danish
West Indies to the United States be-
fore the question has been submitted
to plebiscite seems to be increasing
here. A large and secret meeting of
members was held, the sentiment of
which was in favor of plebiscite
The ministerial organs are advo-
eating prompt action in the matter
and disregard of the popular clamor
to submit it to a vote of the peo-
nile
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-12-26
A Pioneer Dead.

Portland, Ore, Dec. 21.-David P.
Thompson, ex-United States minister
to Turkey, is dead. He came to Oregon
in 1853. walking every step of the way
across the continent In 1874 he was
appointed governor of Idaho territory
by President Grant and during the
latter part of President Harrison's ad-
ministration he served as United States
minister to Turkey. During the early
COS Mr.. Thompson was president of
seventeen national banks in the north
west at one time.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-12-26
On Duty 48 Hours.

Paola, Kan, Dec. 21.-A Frisco train
ran into an open switch near the depot
at Paola and collided with an engine
that was switching. Both engines
were wrecked; also two carloads of
hogs, carload of cattle, car of coal
and caboose. The wreck caught fire
and was almost completely destroyed,
including livestock. The engineer of
the freight train had been on duty
forty-eight hours and was asleep
when his engine struck the switch en-
Uiue
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-12-26
Mining ON AIIotments.

Anadarko, Okla, Dec. 23.-United
States Indian Agent Randlett, of the
Kiowa and Comanche tribes, is sending
out notices to all persons who have
staked mining claims in Indian allot-
ments that they must vacate at once or
they will be elected from Fort Sill.
The action is based upon an opinion of
the attorney general approved by Sec
rotary Hitchcock which bars mining
permits their being leased for mining
purposes.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-12-26
New Postmaster General.

Washington, Dec. 19.-Announce-
ment was made that Postmaster Cen
eral Smith has rendered his resignation
and that it had been accepted. Henry
c. Payne, national committeeman from
Wisconsin, has been offered the position
ane has accepted it.
Mr.. Smith will remain in office until
January Is if necessary, but his bust
ness associates have been urging his
return for long time to his editorial
work upon his newspaper the Philadel-
mia News
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-12-26

Omaha, Dec. 17.-When Carl Athena
wakes up from his five days sleep he
may be confronted by two wives.
Athena, whose right name is said to be
MECHANICAL, was buried alive in grave
in vacant downtown lot in hypnotic
sleep.
According to Mrs Lottie McManigal
she is his lawful wife and the present
Mrs ktheno is a usurper.
Athena is the son of a physician of
the lame of McManigal at Harper,
Kansas.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-12-26
Forget Misfortunes.

Welcome the New Years spirit. It
comes with the h pe-Say, the day upon
which we all like to put behind us
all of our past misdeeds and misfor-
tunes; TO turn the traditional new
leaf; to start all over again, and see
if out of our many times unhappy and
unfortunate environment. we cannot
build something more creditable to
ourselves. more satisfactory to our
Maker and more worthy to be record
ed in the great ledgers wherein debit
and credit are kept by unprejudiced
hands.-H. s. c.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-12-26
New York.s underground Life.

By the time trains are running to
Harlem in twelve minutes there will
be scores of underground restaurants
connecting with the railway stations.
have subterranean theaters and opera
houses, as well as smoking-rooms and
cafes. There is to be a great deal Of
life below stairs when John B. McDon-
aid completes his job.-New York
Press.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-12-26
Slice For Dawes Commission.

Washington, Dec. 19.-The secretary
of the interior has sent to congress a
detailed statement of the work of the
Dawes commission and recommends an
appropriation of $780, 200 to continue
its work for fiscal year 1908. The sec
rotary adds an item of $50, 900 as COM
pensation to four additional commits
sioners to hasten and complete the en-
rollment of the legal members of the
five civilized tribes
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-12-26
Porto Ricans Are On"

San Juan, Porto Rico, Dec 23.-The
chamber of commerce at San Juan has
requested the governor of the island to
ask the authorities at Washington that
congress, when dealing with the ques-
Porto Rico. The chamber of commerce
asks that Porto Rican sugar be pro-
tected against the introduction OF
Cuban sugar into the U. S. and that a
bounty be paid for Porto Rican coffee
as an American product, under the
protection of the American flag.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-12-26
Mrs. Jenkins Sees President.

Washington, Dec. 1s.-Mrs. Jenkins,
wife of the ex-governor of Oklahoma,
has had an aunience with President
Roosevelt. She said her husband was
innocent of wrong doing and denounced
the imputations cast upon her hus-
bands character. She said she had
come on here to make an appeal to the
president to take some action that
would at least remove the stain that
had been cast upon her husbands
name
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-12-26
Pauper Sues For Damages.

Hiawatha, Kans., Dec. 23.-Samuel
Banister, an inmate of the county poor
farm, has brought suit in the district
court against j. A. Moore, the keeper
of the farm for $500 damages. Ban
mister claims that Moore knocked and
dragged him about the room straining
his back and injuring his brain. Ban
mister is an Englishman and was
formerly rich. He is graduate of
Oxford university
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-12-26
OLD AND NEW.

I cannot joy with those who hail
The newborn year:
I rather grieve with those who give
The dead Old Year
A tender tear.
The New-what know I of the NeW9
1 knew the old!
Gods benson upon his corse.
On which the mold
Lies stiff and cold.
Here in the shadow let me stand
And count them Ger,
The blessings that he brought TO me-
A precious store
/ asked no more.
He brought me health-a priceless DOOR
To me and mine;
He brought me plenty for my neeuS'
And crowned my shrine
With love divine.
All! when l think-suffused with tears
l feel my eyes
OF all the dear delights he brought;
Yet stark he lies
Meath Winter skies.
Therefore I cannot hail with JOY
The newborn year:
I rather grieve, with those who give
The dead Old year
A tender tear.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-12-26
Private Pension Bills.

Washington, Dec. 19.-The house
committee on pensions adopted an ex.
tended set of rules to govern consider
alton of private pension bills.
The maximum rate which will be
allowed to the widows of officers is
$50 month to widows of major gen.
erals, brigadier generals, commodores
and rear admirals. No bill will be
considered unless previous applica-
ton has been made to the pension
bureau, or while an application is
pending.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-12-26
Archbishop chappeue Returns.

New York, Dec. 17.-Archbishop
Chappelle, of New Orleans, lately papal
delegate to the Philippines, has return
ed from. Europe. Mgr. Chappelle was
sent to Manila by the pope in 1899, at
the suggestion of President Mckinley,
to settle the friar question On the
way home he stopped at Rore, and he
will make his report to President
Roosevelt The archbishop declined to
discuss his mission abroad before MAX
ing his report to the Washington
authorities.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1901-12-26
Squirrels Nesting In Church Chimney.

Sexton Davis of the Congregational
church, at Winter Park, Fla, met with
an unexpected difficulty when he made
the first fire of the season in the
church few days ago. The chimney
would not draw" and the cause was
found to be a large squirrels nest, or
a series of nests, in the top of the
structure. The opening was found
completely closed with squirrel-nest
material to the depth of four feet from
the top.-Florida Times-UNon and
Citizen