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The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-12-24

Dear, good murmured drowsily. see
Mr. SANTA ing the kind face bending
over her:
Dear, cged MIR. Santa Claus. l
want
When she opened her wistfu. dark
eyes again. the same kind face was
bending over her as she lay on hcr cot
in the little brown honse. her rather
holding her in his arms. while beside
her was TIE most beautiful doll OF
which she had ever dreamed, and.
clasping it close 10 her heart. little
Dorothy asked with reverent JOY, the
dark eyes filed to overfowing:
Dear Mr.. Santa Claus. is You GOO
too:"
CALLIE BONNEY MARBLE.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-12-24

49,, ,..4,. Dorothy was
AeF ray uoli III lue H1~e going to
brown hut which served find Santa
as shelter and home. Claus.
Santa Claus may not come here
now mother has gone" the little girl
said. land it must be near Christmas,
so 1 will find him. and perhaps he will
take me in his reindeer sleigh to see
mother and God"
Little Dorothy paused in her task
of sweeping the one room Of their
home. and. putting some potatoes in
the ashes to bake. that her fathers
supper might be ready for him, she had
wrapped herself in his old coat, donned
her red hood and started out to find
Santa Claus.
1t CHANGED that day that one Of the
mine owners was down from the city
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-12-24

on q IOuf VI IHSpeSllol,
and, having seen Dorothy
on q previous trip. be
had. remembering anoth-
er little girl who was very
happy on Christmas eve,
brought down a Christ
mas box for Dorothy and
so strolled along with her
father as be started home
ward. that he might give
it into the hands of the
little maiden herself. But
when they reached the
brown hut Dorothy was
not there. and when re-
peated calls brought no
answer TIE two men,
alarmed. started in oppo-
site directions to- seek her.
Mr.. Golden following the
almost obliterated path
up the mountain side.
where. a mile beyond, he
found the little one al
most buried in the failing
snow. and as be stopped
to lift her in his arms she
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1902-12-24

mans rough jacket, the
sleeves rolled over and
over to let out the small
brown hands. while the
edge Of the coat. on Il line
with her heels, left q trail
in the SHOW. \ red hood
covered the child'S head.
dark curls peepiIg out
around her face. and t.
the fearless. wiStful eyes
shone q new light, for
Dorothy was going to find
Santa Claus. When heT
mother had gone to heav-
en- a short time before,
they had carried her up
the mountain, and God
and Santa Claus were al
ways associated together
in the child's mind. So,
if God lived up there, SAN
ta Claus could not be far
away. Thus reasoned lit
tie Dorothy in the hours
when her father was of
working in the mine and
she was left alone with
her rag doll in the little
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-05-09
no,, q nnr r.la of nI. Needs.

Ben was our faithful, Jolly old bull terrier. For ten years he was a mem Der of the family. Perhaps Ben had one bad traits he would "dght at the drop of the hat" This necessitated keeping him on Q chain most of the time. although confess deep odmira- ton for his ability as a scr0ppe7. | love a fighter that fights fair, and Ben was that kind. l never saw him tackle a dog smaller than himself, but have seen him whip canlnes apparently large enough to eat him. When on the chain. Ben had ways of his own of no- tlfying us of his wants. A steady sue cesslon of low barks. with short Inter val between each bark. Indicated that 1t was his mealtime. A quick, sharp bark. with long intervals between each bark. accompanied with low whining, indicated thirst Loud, steady barking informed us that some one was coming. and spasmodic. choking bark ing was hls way of letting us know a dog was near md that he was anxious to mix with him. At home we are all of the opinion that If the human mem' bers of the family can reason, then so could Ben.-Forest and Stream.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-05-09
Ruakin'. Toys.

The home rule of Ruskln's mother was well nigh Purltanic fin severity. His toys were few and his source Of amusement limited. He says:
 For toys I had a bunch of keys to play with so long as was capable of pleasure in what glittered and jlngled, as grew older had a cart and ball and when I was six years old two boxes of we'll cut wooden bricks.
 With these modest but I still think entirely sufficient possessions, and be- ing always summarily whipped if l cried, did not do as l was bid or tum- bled on the stairs, I soon attained se- rene and secure methods of life and motion and could pass my days con tentedly in tracing the squares and comparing the colors of my carpet, ex- aminlng the knots in the wood of the floor or counting the bricks ln the op- poslte houses.
 There were also intervals of raptur- ous excitement during the filling of the water cart through It's leathern pipe from the dripping iron post at the pavement edge or the still more ad- mlrable proceedings of the turncock when he turned and turned until a fountain sprang up in the middle of the street
 But the carpet and what patterns l could find In bed covers, dresses or wall papers to be examined were my chief resources.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-05-09
BIG PLANTS
POrcupine to Be Worked in
 Earnest This Season.

IA. Fix returned from PScuplne on the Flosle and reports that great activity Is now being manifested throughout the dlslri:t ln starting the spring work. The country Is now tull of heavy hytr u.ic mlchIne.y brought ln over the lee ant |, vlll reoulre many working men to insia' R. This summer will demonstrate the true merits of the district heretofore only the crudest methods have been applied and the results attained have not been con sidered to be regarded as more than mere prospecting.
 Mr. Fix will return today.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-05-09

ehoked by smoke with the childrcn's money in his pockets.
 Angel nude, lot it Swestly hn.
 Singing bringing peace and Joy to all
 He reached the vestry room. The air was better. He could breathe more freely. A few steps more and he would be safe-safe with the chlldren's mon ey.
 Again came the cry from behind the curtain of flames. save the children's offering"
 A struggle was going on in the soul Of Shorty. Something, he knew not what. surged ln hls breast.
 The aged rector stood in the aisle as near the burning tree as the heat would permit. The last of the children had been led safely through the arch ed doorway. The rattle of engines sounded far down the street and the clang of the fire gongs.
 Would they be In time to save the offering that had meant SO much per sonal sacrifice for the chlldrenl Then suddenly something black crashed through the lower branches of the tree and fell over the rail Into the aisle. It was a man.
 The rector sprang forward and drag ged him away from the shower of sparks which followed hls fall. It was the dlsreputable shorty who looked up Into the rector's face.
 "Unbutton me coat" he gasped.
 The rector obeyed and with an ex' clamation of surprise caught the silver plate. He lifted it wonderingly. and Shorty struggled to his feet.
 Feel In me pockets. Me hands Is burnt" The rector hurrledly pulled forth the envelopes and started to speak.
 "Qulckg' ordered shorty. There was a rush of feet, and half dozen fire men dashed in bearing a hose. Where there were fremen there would also be police.
 "Got lt allY'' he yelled at the wonder ing rector. The latter nodded.
 "You must come with me. I'm afraid you are badly burned" he murmured confusedly.
 Shorty shook his head and started for the door,
 "Its nothln'." he said 'I did it fer the kids, sos their Christmas wouldn't be spoiled. Slong." And he pushed his way through the crowd and vanished.
 Some hours later the pain of hls burns drove hlm to the dlspensary, where he told a plausible tale of an overturned lamp and was promptly and properly bandaged. Walking down street. he met friend ln the same line of business as himself. The obvious lmposslbllity of doing any remunera' tive work with hands like boxing gloves appealed to the friend and se- cured Shorty a loan Of $io. Then he went Co bed.
 The next morning shorty read an account of the fire and also a public acknowledgment by the rector of the bravery of an unknown man who at risk of his own life had saved the chlldren's offering, amounting to near ly $500 The rector expressed his de- sire to meet personally the brave fel' low lf the latter would communicate, etc. Shorty began to feel proud of him. self. This was genuine responsibility.
 For one gladsome week he gave him self over to reading and responsibility but he did not communicate his ad- dress. Then the week and the SlO came to m end simultaneously, and Shorty was forced to take another walk up town with view to studying balconies and unbarred windows.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-05-09
HUMBOLDT
Brought Good Load of Pas
 sengers and Freight.

The Allsl<l Flyer Humboldt, arrived vsSierday at noon with s passengers TOT thls eltv and nearly 200 tOOs of freight
 The Humboldt leit Seattle last Sunday night with II3 passengers aboard. She dld not call a, Vancouver thls trip Shs had a Rtod list of freight for Juneau, Douglas and Halnss; also l'rge number Of passengers for those plae 2.
 When she slllsd South. veS,erdav ai'ei- noon lt o'clock, she had v through pas ssng,rs, two for KetChikan and three Tor JuneIu, whl,h Is the banner lOai i0r south bound business ,i .ee Fe0parv.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-05-09
PERSONAL MENTION

Geo. Dlght returned on the Humboldt from Seattle and Is registered at the Pa cIfc hotel.
 Thos. A. Fix arrived last night from Portuplne, where he and hls brother are interested In some very promising proper tv. He Is registered at the Pacific hotel.
 -o- EC. E. Hooker, of Juneau, formerly of tlhs cllv. representing Swift & Co.,, ar rived on the Humboldt and Is staying at the Fifth Avenue.
 J.R. Cray the Dawson hardware man, WI South on the Dolphin. -o- J. W. Philips, a mining man of Sum dum, Is at the Dewey.
 -O- P. C. Richardson who will operate tic May West this season on the Koyukuk run arrived on the Humboldt and Is at the Fifth Avenue. The May West will leave Lower La Barge at the opening of navl' gaton.
 Gus Klebuhz Is working at his trade ln the White Horse depot
 -O- Mrs. R. E. White, wife of the boarding master of the railroad, and her son, will leave for their home in Seattle, In 70 days.
 -o- Mrs. R. E. White went to Seattle Yes7 terdav.
 Sergeant Marshall, who will represent the Northwest mounted Police at London, during the coronation, went to Vancouver yesterday on the Humboldt. Joe Jandos vent to Juneau, on the Hum boldt,
 
 Mrs. C. B. Haraden and little son, re- turned on the Humboldt yesterday, after two months visit with relatives ln Port land.
 Mrs. w. S. MeKeln came up on the Humboldt. She has been ln the states wis ltlng for several months. J.E. Harmon, a business min of Dlw- son, wss a Humboldt passenger. B. NJ. Behrends, of Juneau, returned from Seattle and New York on the Hum boldt
 J. C. Brvne and wife, of Dawson came North on the Humboldt.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-05-09
Bu.ins.. For salsIa White Horse

Well established restaursnt doing pio- iitable cash business. Apply Cafe halbe Front Sl.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-05-09

French dinner st the Royal Caie every Sunday at tI a. m. to s D. m. Private dining rooms for ladies.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-05-09
BIG MAIL
City of Topeka Will Have At
 Least Five Days Mail.

The Topeka which is due here Sunday, leaving Seattle on the Sth will have the mail from the Ist Co the sth inclusive.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-05-09

Best bllhs in the city at the Principal Birber Shop. Opposite BoJrd of Trade
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-05-09

Seattle Export Beer. delivered in any part of the city for Q per dozen quarts by D. B. BottinK Co.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-05-09

Spring chicken at the Pack Train res taurant.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-05-09

F Rent ane For Sale cards for sale a this once.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-05-09

The Farallon, Topeka and Princess May ar, slated for being n port next Suntlv'
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-05-09

resh oysters at the Pack Train Res rant.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-05-09

Fresh milk X lream from the Skagway Pioneer Dairy at Chealander'S, Sth Aye
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-05-09

J.H. Howle, the Interior cattle man, was a passenger from Seattle on the Hum boldt.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-05-09

The FlOSle Is due ln port tomorrow aud will sail at 2 ln the evening for Sitka.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-05-09

The Pstrsl tskes the run to HAinss to- day.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-05-09

The collier Wellington l' at rreldwsll unloading coal.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-05-09

JIG. Brvne and wife, of Dawson came North on the Humboldt.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-05-09

Fresh ,affy daily a, the Boss Bakery.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-05-09

lt Is the continual porndlng away keeping everlastlnglv at it-that brings success In advertising,
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-05-09

B. NJ. Behrends, of Juneau, returned from Seattle and New York on the Hum boldt.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-05-09

The Dolphin Is due again ext Tusseay'
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-05-09

J.E. Harmon, a business man of Dlw- son, wss a Humboldt passenger.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-05-09

The Seattle is billed for next Thursd1v, a we k f,om yesterday.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-05-09
STEAMERS
Movements of Interest on the
 Waterfront.

Waterfront.
 The Farallon, Topeka and Princess May are slated for being in port next Sundlv. The Petrel tskes the run to HAines to. day.
 The Flosle Is due In port tomorrow and will sail at 2 in the eseUing for Sitk1. The collier Wellington l' at 'rrsldw'll unloading coll
 The Dolphin Is due again ext Tusseay. The Seattle Is billed for next Thursd1v. we k f'om yesterday.
 The SyNl, 1.-the B Y. N. Co, Is load Ing at lloolallrQu'. re,dy to go Co DlS- 500 al the firSl br-~k in the Slna am. The Cliff d Sifton at Hooiali QuI Is hIy.u wih freight consig' cd ' Diw- 500.
 The Lafrirce h not yet lsil Lower Ia Barge for Q wson
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-05-09

Mrs. w. S. McKeln came up on tfs Humboldt She has been ln the states wis itlng for several months.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-05-09

The LaFrrce h not vel lst Lower Ia Barge ior D,wson.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-05-09

The Cliff ti Siiton at haoiali Qui Is hIy.u w.h freight consig' cd fr Diw- 500.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-05-09

Sergeant Marshall who will represent the Northwest mounted Police at London during the corOn:tlon, went to Vancouver yssterday on the Humboldt.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-04-27
GRAINS HAD NORMAL REACTION
6ULLISH WEATHER MAP
AND FIRMER CABLES
There Was an Early Upturn but the
Prices Hageled Very Narrowly Most
Of the Session.

Chicago, April &c Wheat experienced
normal reaction from yesterdays bad
slump and with numerous bullish factors
behind It lent it's strength to other grains
Trade was not heavy but July wheat closed
x higher. July corn y higher and July oats
Kan higher Provisions gained 12Md17h.
Deficiency Of moisture in Kansas and al
most freezing temperatures In many parts
of the wheat belt we're enough to start
wheat upward at good pace at the open
ing OF trade. To augment the strength
cables were hrmer than had been expected,
and receipts. both primary and Northwest,~
ern were small. Inasmuch MS the short
age In receipts has been apparent for some
time and comparisons have been made
against short crop year, the bears be
came discouraged again aud shorts covered
freely. Excepting rains every argument
was In favor of the bulls. After the initial
upward impulse trade was quiet Tor a time,
prices nuctuating weakly. Weather fore
casts had bad effect. FrostS we're pre-
dcted in many Of the Western States and
in Just the places where warmth Is most
necessary. Then came the report of sea
board clcarances of $4,000 bushels, texcep.
tionaly large1, and OF a fair outlook for eS-
port business with France. Prices worked
mp, trade became more active and the
greater part of yesterdays loss was re-
gained. Iuly opened l2@A higher at 1914
NIjB To 7jl4G7l advanced to 1888 and
closed firm, Is mp at T5ismI5l4 Local rc-
ceipts were thtrtythree ears. none Of CON
tract grade. Minneapolis and Duluth re
ported ll3 cars, making a total for the
three points Of 1856 cars against 143 cars
last week, aud 34S cars n year ago.
Brokers' In corn reported the lightes
trade in that pit for Saturday in many
weeks. One explanation was the bad tel
cgraph service on account of tho storm
which almost shut off outsr.e trade An
other cause was the hard Jolt Spectators
received Yesterday and which they had
hardly gotten over today What argument
there was favored tho bulls Wheat
strength ANA firm cables aided in an early
uptnm but tine prices hagglod very mar
rowly most of the session. Speculative
offerings were very Hight and consequently
there was little selling pressure The
cash demand was good and the Southwest
was very hulish ST. Louis reported good
cash sales aud more desired than could he
obtained. In general corn was without
feature save its strength. July sold be-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-04-27

tween 64dG4M and 6JR and closed firm at
b3% Receipts were % cars.
After a firm opening in oats, in sympathy
with the strength In the other PITS, Ihcre
was a momentary selling pressure u ue +"
the recent heavy rains and their ehects OIL
the sown oats When this pressure was
removed there was some response 70 llsnt
demand and prices advanced July llCW
standard sold between 3liEM%f2s ana =! z.
and closed firm at 373sa314. Receipts
Trade In provisions was largely local,
because of bad wire service. AT the start
the grain Improvement ana a steauF hos
market l.duccd buying. which teycn as hog
prices wcakCnedl continued 10 improve,
There was momcntary disposition to sell
on the hog situation. but very Sooh
packers support developed strong mar par,
ket Pork was in best denial. but lara
was also wanted Trade In general was
dull July pork closed l7l2 higher at 100;
.Iniy lard 12tl up at 10o7l2, ana July ribs
Il s niTu i receipts for Monday Wheat
- ears; corn, 125 cars; oats, 200 cars hogs
- 600 head.
Cash quotations were as follows -.
Flour Steady winter patents 3.IVa3 %;
straights 3 2O@3 10; clears @.oo43 20;
spring specials 4 1om4 90; patents B.. 500
3 70. straiGhts = oO03 20.
Wheat 30. 752sl759s; No. red s3a9
S44
oats so 4la.d43h No. white Asa
45l?: No, white 44i2d4j.
Rye No. . $50
Barley Fair to choice mating 67aTo
Flnxseed- No. 1 1.Gs; No. ] Northwestern
Timothy seed Prime 7O0a7, 10.
Mess pork-P Per barrel 16 Sod l6 s..
Lard Per 100 pounds . .92i5m9 ~.
Short ribs sides Loose .. 30do. 40
Dry sailed shoulders Boxed I&mTs.
short clear sides Boxed o 9Oa10 90.
Glover Contract grade $50.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-04-27
GRAIN SITUATION WAS
A STRONG INFLUENCE
Pennsylvania and New York Central
Were the Only Stocks to Show
Sustained Strength.

New York, April 90 Todays stock mar
ket was rather quiet and gave very Fttlc
evidence Of the activity OF the large specu-
lativc forces which have kept up the animal
tion Of the market during the week Penn.
sylvanla and New York Central were the
only conspicuous stocks to show sustained
strength, with some sympathetic influence
on the stocks Of subsidiary on allied com
panics. The 12.point rise in New York,
New Haven ind Hartford was supposed to
have some connection with the strength Of
two principal line stocks
There were sharp advances in number
Of industrlals and spcciultics which had no
apparent connection and were not ex.
planned by any news development
The bank statement proved closely in
accord with yesterdays preliminary csti-
mate and was accepted as favorable But
the attempt to make realizing salca In the
expectation that demand for stocks would
be attracted by the statement found IL
yielding market and prices were carried
downward In many important stock, to be-
low last nights level. Yesterdays sunport
for the United States steel stocks was llt X.
ing aud these stocks were hcayN through
out
The grangcrs seemed somcwhatp affected
by tho hrucr tone Of the grain markets.
lhcr" was mo- sequel tn yesterdays late
squirt Ia southern Railway aud that stock
snggcd until the close Tho closing genera |.
" was active and easy
The session of tbn commIttca hovine fl,
hand the attcmptcd settlement of tho
anthracite miners demands ,vn., n rcnra,'
sive influence ON spccnlattou INF the Tone
Of the market seemed chtnnv dino "a tHo
disposition of operators to- take n whole
siderable actlyity and exritomen, ~ ths
week
With the porlod Of rrov.tb NJ +ba ,ri,tor
uboo, or,,, ,,,t .,,o -,
N''' 'UP "'" 'u' 'PP''a'N 81 inc seed'
ing period for corn and spring wheat the
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-04-27
SPOT COTTON GOES HIGHER

and 10 less on further options. This
was the lowest OF the day end SLOW al-
vance then began and extending through
the early moments brought top prices In
the first hour A small recession followed
and with decline of 3 to points formed
level that ruled with not more than :
points fluctuations during the balance OF
the session. In the net result April lost
8 points, July and August | point and the
balance OF the list went and points
lower.
New Orleans started / to points below
Inc previous close, an immediate drop OF
4 point made the lowest and formed the
limit OF huctuation during the first hour.
A small advance then made It's appear
ance, but was quickly lost, after which
no changes occurred until the hnal half
hour of the session. to 4 point bulge
then took place and made the range which
extended to the final call. In the net re
suit May and October gained a point, De.
ccinber adv 'ced and other options stood
unchanged. Sales at the four American
quotations were advanced sc at Houston
and Galveston, Lice at New orleans ana
diu not alter at New York.
The seward movement was indicative OF
the later advances. Receipts Mt all ports
for the day were 13.127 bales, compared
with S134 for the same day OF last week
and ll,57S for tho corresponding day OF
last year. Thus far In the season they
have been 1912 SG4 bales, compared with
6,bI02o4 for the corresponding dine OF last
season. Exports for the day were IS 6l9
bales. compared with 2O.95i for the same
day Of last week and 26,6ol for tho. cor
responding day OF last year. Stock at
United states ports for the day was 1Gi
100 bales. compared with g. 1874 for the
same day Of last week ana TO-, 1913 for the
same day Of last year
Tho Journal Of Commerce has the fol
lowing on the export trade;
Tho decline in the price Of silver has ex-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-04-27
NEW ORLEANS
lspeclal 10 nm postl

Stock Landing, New Orleans, April &c
The New Orleans live stock exchange 70.
ports; Tho week closes with a scarcity
IN the receipts OF beef cattle and the mar
ket viii close bare. Good steers cows
and heiterS are In active demand MI Strong
prices The outlook Is favorable Tor roni
stock. Good heavy calves are firm and
active at quotations. Ncarlngs are in fnIr
supply with common stock Slow Ia sol
trading being mostly In good fat ounlitins
Hogs steady and in fair demand Thc
market Is bare. Of cornfed hogs. Good
lions. ~ Puo'a-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-04-27

st. Louis April 2G.-Cattle-Rcceipts 800:
market duh and steady. native shipping
and export steers 5.5oQ7,1O dressed beef
and butchers steers 1906 IS; steers under
1000 pounds 4,OOdG.25; stockers and feeders
2.aV14. "a: cows and heifers 2.2jGl6 90; can
ners l.5Oa2,3O; bulls 10000. 10; calves
2.5Ua6.1O; Texas aud Indian steers. grass.
ers. 3.45d45o; fed 4.5Nm6.25: COWS and
helfers 2.65Nt4.5O. Hogs Receipts ROO;
market steady; pigs and lights 69O0t7 ~;
packers I.OUdT15: butchers T.lOTf.I 40
Sheep Receipts 800: market dun: native
mnttons 4.JoG6,25; lambs 5.j00S -: culls
and bucks 25O65.OO; stockers 2VOn3.OO;
Texas sheep, clipped 5.jOGr5GO.