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Things made Of sClifton" 6ouf present an
and at the sams time yoa viii have the eatis-
iaosion of knoatug thai IN this 6our none OF
the helpful strepEthening elements Of The
wheat have been luss Try tka Hour and D.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
New YEARS IN RUSSIA

In the smaller cities Of Russia New
Years day is In the Twelve Days
festival. The Russians in nany parts
have held to the old ways from time
immemoriaL The preparations for the
season begin early in November. The
host of some great house begins to lay
In stores OF saited beef and sausages,
liqueurs, etc. The hostess calls on all
her friends and invites young and old.
Next day she is succeeded by the nurse.
who makes the same rounds Of visits.
Her duty Is to invite especially the
young ladies'. She Is hailed with Joy,
and the lady of the house hastens to
mix for her the cup Of wine. She de-
livers her errand and IL piled with
questions as to the invited and reject
ed. But the most important question
ia, "Who are the elected?' These are
the young men invited by the hostess
for the girls, or fair maidens," as they
are called. The duty Of the young man
thus designated Ii to look after the
amusement and pleasure Of his 3fair
maiden" during the twelve days"
The responsibility Of the choice lying
with the hostess, she has to be careful
In her selection.
But the invitation has again to be re-
peated, this time by the master OF the
house In the person Of his servant, or
swat" who, with mace In hand, per
forms his mission. On entering each
house he offers q prayer before the
shrine Of the saint to which It is dedi-
cateH. He then delivers the invitation
In the name Of his master and mistress.
It first, according to etiquette, the In
vitation ia refused, but after much
pressing 1t is finally accepted. When
the day arrives, the yQyng Indies who
are the heroines Of the season appear
in sledge accompanied by their moth
er and fayorite companion. generally q
giri OF inferior rank. who sits at their
feet. This sledge Is followed by anoth-
er containing tirewomen charged with
caskets and dressing boxes Other
sledees foliow-the longer the process
sion the greater honor to the house
visited. On the arrival the host and
hostess meet the guests at the gate.
bow without speaking and conduct
them into the house. e.-New York World.
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rhe Glenn EtSseD,

voek % the Glenn Ethel Hotel. A new
entrance on the square vill oe opened, new
carpets are 10 b inid, electric bells arc 70 be
put in and other needed work viii be done
Work 10 commence Immediately.
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An Arrested Intallil

An Arrested Intsliigsnce.
aCharlie Binks isn't as slow az be
seems"
"How IL thntY s.
"He woke mp yesterday. and asked
what year It H."
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sudden and s.rprising

sudden and ssrpristng.
"What do you most desire for Christ
INNS, Miss MabeiT
"Oh, George. this Ia 30 suddenT ;.
"Wh-what do you meant"
"Why. Of course. want your
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self ApprovaI.

"Have you kept your New Years
resolutionsr
"Yes, have faithfully kept q New
Years resolution that made three OF
four years ago"
what was it?''
"Never to make any more resolu-
observation-disclosures Star.
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The Press and Hammer says ten young ladies
have iefs thst oil1co within the isst twelve
years 20 wear orange blussoms and brida
wells. the editor also Says that the Press and
Banner once "hAs always had the best and
psottsset of yo1nx ladies 10 10 employ" and
that 'stheir worth hxs been appreciated by ny
and won their hearts and bands" Thia 10 oil
very veii. Bot what has the editor hlnssil
besu doing ais theas yenru amid such happ5
bis srnvs 6foksa or oailous nsaftedf A man
who can wriis In such . strain about the wor.
my and the beantitul most have sou1e regrets
that liie hss bsen spent under the shadow and
NOT in the aunshine Of sueh beauty ~ he dc
scribsa a-ureea wood JcufnaL
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Carpets, n,attingsand rugs can always be
found 81 l.. w. White'R
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HIS Happy Can,

wilkins How many calls did you
make yesterday? #
Dilkins-Three, and, say, 1t was the
best game of poker I ever sat In!
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Fer sale.

shouses and icts, situated near 9. A. l.. de
Bot, Cotton Factory and Frfuiture Factory
All rented. Aiso my steam laundry. Wish u
enange my tnv@tE1snG q. r. Hammond.
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ckra.tn.a. Caaserie.

There is a Christmas tide in the
affairs Of men. which, taken at the
food, leads on to-bankruptcy.
A young man will "hang up" more
than his stocking II he buys his best
girl present
The tall man will be short after
Christmas.
A man In thankful for small fayors;
but No. Il. clippers do not come under
that head.
It will not be necessary to tell the
neIghbors that Jon gave your son a
drum.-Truth.
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Wa have q beautiful siiss of chs,rima,
goods opened up. We woAtes Se gtad u
You You ssisc.. spssd pfas 81
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Ask your Minister about "Fewsr gallons
wears longer"
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Tue Districts No IS. 20. " and old u have
beon reduced ey sot OF Legislature, aud part
~f eaeh has been added 20 Cream wood County.
g. A. Doagiaaa.
Dsesaeer u, isoa. Surveyor.
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rise E.eu.h Per weAslsss Cafe.

or any other cnke. and still the best f1uur for
bread biscuit and everything olse. T6att
what ~Ctiftou" hour %, an all round nDui
thai VIII rover dissapc3nt ron. no matter
what yon uss % for. boy % and tSy Il A. th.
GzocsSy In AboeviIie OIL. ]. ana 7. u. MIL
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SCHOOL DISTRICTS.

0tats OF Dooih Carolina.
Abbssi,le County.
A. the rcqu.et Of Jas. y. Gilbert. Superin.
tondent Of Educstiop. have calculated, h,
snnIa. ahe aysss oi the 6chod Districts OF Ab-
oesllia CDuniy, m represented ON the map
made by Prof P. L. 0fier. and nud them t'
couhaiu ehe following areas IN square mtieo Z
ropgeAented IN the following table:
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Cna0uhtedfY.

Il wish you a happy and prosperous
new year." said the soubrette.
Thank you" replied the contortion
ist, II am reasonably sure Of making
both ends meet"
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HIS FAREWELL SERMON.

A 0eea lereaehsP, GoeA Cisisen and
0sea Han Takes Elis Leave Of
Us.
Rev. J. r. McRipnon preached bin farewell
sermon ~ Long Cane last Ssboath 10 Q large
congTssatton. He will leave Friday for
Bifminshsaa, Ala. whore no will spend the
sabbath having accepted an invitation 10
supply the South Highlands Presbyterian
Church ON that day.
Indian Territory, his plsoe Of future work.
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ono Who Knew

Mr.. oompah Christmas eye,-Maria,
have forgotten where ! put Ben's
present.
Mira. Oompah calling out,-Benny.
come and ten your father where he hid
that drum he's going TO give you
Chicago Tribune.
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Twas the night before christmas'
In each little house
The children were waiting
AZ still 40 o mouse
To hear tho puff pun
And the pish. chugB ana souea
OF good old St Nicholas
Automobile!
New York Herald.
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Unpoetic.

"Christmas is In the air." said Mrs.
Fosdick, looking out Of the window.
"0h, that's mostly SCOT you see"
hes husband explained.-Detroit Free
Press.
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His One Request.
Mamma Now, what would you like
best for q Christmas present?
Willie-Oh, I'D like to see the school
house burn down! May I?-PhiladcI'
phia Press.
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Tha regular annual school meeting for this
eity WA held % the Court Hoosc last night.
FSF tsussees the vote stood ~ follows:
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!. HER
CHRISTMAS
PRESENTS

9 %IME-Egening. Dec. %.
Place Boarding house bed
room.
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A Matter Of Principle.

A Natter Of Principle.
els you all gwine to hang up any
mistietoe dis ChristmasY asked Mr..
Erastus Pinkiey.
Deed ISM" answered Mrs Miami
Brown. ''Tze got little too much
pride to advertise fob de ordinary cour-
tesies dat q lady has right to expect" !"
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Couidnst Give Herself Away.
Charley Easyman-Well. Willie. your
sister has given herself to me for q
Christmas present What do you
think Of that7
Willie-Huh! That's what she done
for Mr.. Brown last Christmas. and he
gave her back to herself before Easter.
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II OE. 8. j. Z
pT L. !. HUI deoiined 10 stand tor rv.sioe.
ton. and Withdrew nis name. Moss. Milford
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1902-04-17

DR.. Waldenstrom is GA years of age,
but his mental powers are at their full
vigor, his bell-like voice is firm and
melodious and his robust frame retains
its youthful elasticity. He was on
verified at the age of 20 and almost i'm
mediately began to preach.
In the winter and spring Dr.. Wal
denstrom is busy with his collegiate
and parliamentary duties, but in the
summer he travels. chiefly in old Swe-
den. preaching in village and city
churches to vast audiences. Several
volumes of his sermons have been pub
lished and have been widely circulated.
But probably the greatest service he
has rendered to his co%untrymen
through the press is his Swedish New
Testament, which he translated from
the original Greek.-Rev. e. Aug.
skobsbecgh in the Christian Herald.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1902-04-17

The guide books are responsible for
the popular impression that there are
1866 churches in Rome, m for every
day in the year, but that is a mistake.
The exact number is 1852, including the
four basilicas outside the walls. Be-
sides these there are about 91S chape-s
connected with monasteries, nunner-
les. schools and private palaces. and a
large number of shrines erected by in
dividuals in different parts of the city
to fulfill vows or show gratjt-de for
deliverance from peril or sickness.
There are 68 monastie establishments.
a for monks aud 26 for nuFa.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1902-04-17

There is a place called Kakortok in
Greenland, which was ~colonized CEN
turtles ago by Norwegians, but which
is now a deserted heap of ruins.
Among the relics discovered there
were the pipes lying in what was evil
IDENTIFY a cathedral and attendant
dwelling houses. From the position
OF these pipes it is certain that they
were employed for conveying some
fluid to the apartments Of these sew
eral buildings, and on making a
searching examination the discoveries
found that the pipes we're connected
to a natural hot pater spripg Of vol
canic origin.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1902-04-17

The campaign directed against Par
islam milkmen who dilute their milk
continues to be carried on with much
vigor. One such tradesman was fined
80 francs for selling milk diluted with
water to the extent Of q per cent. An
other vas sent to prison for two
months and ordered to pay a fine Of
80 francs. In this case there was AS
per cent Of water in the samples, from
which the cream had also been taken
to the extent Of n per cent. In con
nection with this question a contem-
porary states that a dishonest milkman
can make as much as 40 francs a day.
Paris Messenger.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1902-04-17

representative to the dual kingdom for
a year past and has abundantly proved
his ability to carry his new dignities
with honor to himself and his country.
Mr.. Mccormick is college bred, a nan
of refinement and a student of books.
He has enjoyed special celebrity as a
bibliophile and is the owner of q
collection of books not unknown to
scholars abroad. He gave the Ameri-
can mission high standing at Vienna.
Mrs. Mccormick is the daughter of the
late Joseph Medill, editor of the Chi
cago Tribune.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1902-04-17

Sold by Druggists. 75c.
Nails Family Pills are the best.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1902-04-17
Nurses Experience.

Medical men say that a good nurse
in a difficult case is better than med
icine, but when we car get a good
nurse and good medicine, the patient
stands a much better chance of re-
covery. The few words of advice
given below by nurse Eliza King, are
well worthy the attention Of all
readers:
Il have constantly used St. Jacobs Oil in
The various situations | have occupied as
nurse, and have invariably found it excelle
in all cases requiring outward application,
such as sprains, bruises, rheumatic Affections
neuralgia, etc. In cases of pleurisy il is an
excellent remedy-well rubbed in. l can
strongly recommend it after several years
use and experience. 1t should be in every
household"
Sister CAROLINA, St. Andrews Hospital,
writes 81 have found St. Jacobs Oil a most
eficacious remedyin govt also in sprains and
bruises. Indeed, we cannot say too much
in its praise, and our doctor is ordering it
constantly"
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1902-04-17
WIDOW Oh REvoLuTIoNARY HERO.
Mrs. Jones Wife Of Soldier who Fought

Mrs. Jones Wife of Soldier Who Fought
Under Washington.
The wal for American independence
began 12S years ago, and, remarkable
as 1t may seem, the United States gov
ernmeut is still paying pensions as a
result of that struggle. OF course,
none of the soldiers who participated
in the war under George Washington
are still alive, but there survive four
widows Of revolutionary soldiers, and
these aged women draw pensions Of
s12 per month. These venerable pen
sioners are Mrs. Rebecca Mayo, New
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1902-04-17
viii PREsERvE oLp MD.

Kentucky Butt by Father
OF President Lincoln.
A movement is now on foot for the
preservation of the old kirkpatrick
flour mill, neal Hodgerville, KY, built
by the father of Abraham Lincoln.
The mill is located a mile from the
place where Lincoln was born and
was erected in 1916. Abe often trudg-
ed across the fields leading from the
humble log cabin to the mill with a
sack of corn across his shoulders.
During his term as president, Lincoln
frequently asked about the old mill,
and in an old notebook of his was
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1902-04-17

inside the coffin, is affixed a glass ball
so that it just touches the chest. The
faintest movement of this ball, as a
result of the slightest movement of
the body, or even the simple motion
of breathing, suffice to aus the lid
of the iron box to spring open and a
flag to rise perpendicularly about four
feet above the ground, as is shown in
the illustration.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1902-04-17
A Temperate Saloon Keeper.

Harry Moran, who has been in the
liquor business here since 1874, first
at Indianapolis as barkeeper for his
uncle and later in his own saloon, has
never tasted liquor in his life. He says
he doesn't know why he refrained from
tasting it when handling intoxicants
for so many years, but it is a fact that
he does not know the taste of alco-
holic liquors. Moran's record is be-
lieved to be exceptional among men in
his business.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1902-04-17
PEOPLE y
EVENTS


A. Hyatt yerrin Claims 10 Have De-
veloped a New Art.
In his studio on the third floor of a
bank building in New Haven, Conn.
A.. Hyatt Verrill of Yale university is
busily engaged in developing a process
in photography which If it reaches a
practical stage will, in his judgment
and the judgment of a number Of
prominent Yale men, revolutionize
Photographic art and invade the field
Of the portrait painters and the water
color artists. Young Verrill claims a
new discovery in color photography
that surpasses as far as his tests have
demonstrated all previous results in
this direction. Verrill is about 80 years
Of age and is not a professor, as some
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1902-04-17
GREAT SWEDISH PREACHER.
Or. P. P. waldonstrom, Translator of

DR.. T. p. waldenstrom, Translator Of
New Testament from the Greek.
Fresh from the fascination of n
of the greatest religious leaders of our
time who has recently paid another
visit to this country to receive from
the University of Yale the degree Of
Doctor of Divinity, L would like to
make your readers acquainted with the
personality of this distinguished man.
He is well known in Sweden as a
great preacher.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1902-04-17

many years in societies having for
their object Improvements in the laws
relating to the care of children. It
was largely through her efforts that
the new Juvenile court law vas passed
In Pennsylvania entirely removing
children from appearance in the crimi-
nal courts. Mrs, Schoff has a beautiful
home and children of her own, to
whom she is devoted.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1902-04-17

bern, Va; Mrs. Rhoda Augusta Thorn
son, Woodbury., Conn; Mrs. Mary
snead. Parksley, Va. and Mrs. Nancy
Jones, Jonesborp, Tenn.
Mrs. Jones is the widow of Darling
Jones, a soldier Of the Revolutionary
War. When they were married he
wal 20 years and she 16. He lived 10
years after they we're married.
Visitors to the section of Tennessee
in which she lives always go to see
Mrs. Jones, and she has many requests
for her autograph. These she is COM
PEELED to refuse, as she cannot write.
She Is nearly 90 wars a. aEa-
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1902-04-17
ON TouR mo- sELEor VIE.
Pe~nnsyIvanIa Clergyman Has Started o

EeHnHyIFHHIH NloIbJHHH ANuH St"Itou UH
q Novel Quest.
The Rev. George w. Brownback Of
Reading, Pa, is making a tour to
select a wife.
Believing that to be successful in
the ministry a clergyman should have
a helpmate. and being unable to find
his ideal in Reading, he inserted an
"ad" in a matrimonial paper. Re-
sponses came in great numbers from
all parts of the world. he received
about 1000 letters and nearly as many
photographs. He dropped all but
twenty-five candidates, gradually sift-
ing the number to seven. These live
at Hartford. Conn; glastonbury,
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1902-04-17
sINeER's TRIUMPHs Ended.

Theresa Vaughn, Once Popular Csmio
Opera Star, Incurably Insane.
Theresa Vaughn, the former comic
opera star, who broke down two years
ago and was taken to the Worcester
(Mass.) insane asylum, is said to be
incurably insane and to be dying. I'm
til recently the actress believed herself
suffering only from nervous prostra-
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1902-04-17

The bloodless French duel satisfies
pyramids of hungry Gallo honor. Ger
many could proitably lower the tariff
against it and save the life or manly
beauty of many promising officers and
citizens.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1902-04-17

There is nothing like being versatile.
A talented handwriting expert is go
ing to testify by looking at the sinkers
on the net hat certain fish were
caught in whether the fish came from
Indiana or Michigan waters.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1902-04-17

Some Of the water hat is now lying
on top Of the ground in Pennsylvania
and New Jersey would have made mil
lions of hearts glad had it appeared
on top of the ground in the corr belt
last summer.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1902-04-17

The Boston woman who dislocated
her jaw in trying to close the clasps
of an over crowded dress suit case
must have noticed how much the occa-
sion demanded free use Of the handi-
capped member.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1902-04-17
TO PREVENT PREMATURE BURIAL.

Russian Genius Hts Designed a Most
Unique Apparatus.
Count Karnici-Karnici a chamber
lain of the Russian Emperor, has in
vented a unique apparatus designed to
prevent the possibility of a person be-
ing buried alive. 1t consists of a her
metically closed iron box, which is
placed on the top of the grave and is
connected with the coffin by a hollow,
removable tube. Inside this tube is
a spring which at one end is connected
with the IRON box and to the other end,
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1902-04-17

Let as many of the emperors and
kings and princes as will come and
stir about in a country where every
thing is both king and subject. 1t will
do them good.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1902-04-17

THE longer live says Mr.. Car
negie. the more / see that the gentlest
word is the most forcible." Andrew
Is drifting irto the bad literary habit
OF juggling with paradox. Still, the
gentlest word from those as rich as
Andrew is usually the most forclbie.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1902-04-17

In the city Of Pittsburg a large stone
church has been moved a distance Of
several squares. Why, then, should
such a fuss be made over the proposed
removal Of the Borghese picture gal
lery from Italy to this country
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1902-04-17

Pasadena, which is never more than
a lap behind New York city, and all
ways running well up with "Lunnon."
has already started three ping-pong
clubs.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1902-04-17

The tranquility of the Argentine re-
public has been somewhat rutled by
Chlli's purchase of more fireworks
than are absolutely necessary for the
Christmas celebration
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1902-04-17
s25 to California.

Daily during March and April, the San
ia Fe will sell c~olonist tickets from Den
yer. Colorado Springs or Pueblo to Call
fornia points at rate of s25. Full partic-
ulars by calling on or addressing j. p.
Hall. General Agent Santa Fe. Denver.
Colorado.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1902-04-17
AS The WORLD
REVOLVES
YouNegR IS LEeALLY peAD.
Famous Bask Rob5er finds Hinsslf IN
Peculiar Position.

Peculiar Position.
James Younger, Northheld, MINI,
bank robber, wants to get married. He
cannot, because he is legally dead;
hence he is unable to enter into any
contract. Younger submitted the ques-
ton Of whether or not he could wed
to Gov. Van SAINT, who has looked into
the matter with some surprising re-
suits. In Minnesota a man who is q
life prisoner is civilly dead.
The only way he can make any
binding contract in the eyes Of the law
is through the board which pa
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1902-04-17

Statistics disclose that bigamy is
much less frequent than it used to be.
Divorce is so easy that few care to
risk imprisonment for bigamy.