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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-15
TRANSPORTATION LINES.
TRANSPORTATION LINES.
H. Old Dominion.
rs IS Steamship Co.
DAILY LINE FOR NEW YORK
THE NORTH AND EAST.
FR0M RlCHMUND.

PASSENGERS can leave DAILY, ex-
cent Sunday by Chesapeake and Ohio
railway at $50 a. NJ. and I. P. NJ. or . A.
NINand 3 P NJ by Norfolk and Western
Railway. both lines connecting. at Nor
folk with direct steamers sailing same
az ar nv company'S new steamer Bran
don leaving Monday, Wednesday and FRI
5av At I p NJ. arriving Norfolk at S a.
NJ. then transferring to New York
ERETGHT for all northern. eastern and
foraien ports received and forwarded
daily. except Sunday, at companys wharf.
FROM NEW YORK.
PASSENGERS can leave DAILY. ex-
oart Sunday from company pier. No. 26
S9pr+h River, at P. NJ, for Old Point
Comfort and Norfolk, connecting with
Sbasaneake and Ohio and Norfolk and
Western trains for Richmond or with
49, steamer Brandon. leaving Norfolk
tuesday. Thursday and Sunday att p M
FREIGHT received and forwarded
daily- except Sunday.
ATickets on sale at Company's office, No.
1912 East Main Street; Richmond Trans
far Company. No. 903 East Main Street.
NInrnhv's Hotel, Chesapeake and Ohio
and Richmond and Petersburg depots.
richmond. Baggage checked through to
FOR further information apply to
JOHN F. MAYER, Agent
No. 1912 E. Main Street, Richmond. Va
General offices: No. 81 Beech Street,
.orner West Street. New York ~ Y
49, J. J. BROWN Gen. Pas ct
n 3. WALKER, Ira fife Manager.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-15
Richmond & Petersburg EIec-
tric Railway.
Baojnninq April LIST, 1902.

Cars leave corner OF Perry ana seventh
e,.-aat. Manchester, every hour Con the
hour) from 8 a. NJ. to 10 P n.
Cars leave Petersburg. foot or sycamore
street. every hour from GU a =
~ T ~ may be obtained to or from
ptob-nond and Petersburg cars from OF
- any point In Richmond on lines OF
p,ohnona Passenger and Power -om-
ps similar transfers may be obtained to OF
from all lines. In Petersburg
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-15
WORSE THAN DEPICTED.
Everything in Radius of Soufriere Killed
and Country Devastated.
(Bv Associated Press J

and Country Devastated.
(By Associated Presul
LONDON, May 1.-THE Governor Of
the Windward Islands. Sir Robert
Llelwyn, telegraphs to the Colonial Of
flee from the Island Of ST. Vincent, under
date of Tuesday, May 18th, as follows:
IT arrived here yesterday and found
the state of affairs much worse than had
been stated The administrator S report
show that the country on the east coast,
between Robin Rock and Georgetown,
was apparently struck and devastated in
a manner similar to that which destroyed
st. Pierre, and I fear that practically all
living things in that radius were killed.
Probably 1000 persons lost their lives. The
exact number will never be known. Man
ayers and owners of the estates, with
their families and several of the better
class of people, have been killed
thousand bodies have been found and
buried One hundred and sixty persons
are in the hospital at Geol getown. Prob
ably only six Of this number will recover.
..The details of the disaster are too
narrowing for description. I got at ST.
Lucia on coasting~ steamer, Which IS
running up and down the leeward coast
with water and provisions. Twenty-Five
hundred persons have receives. relief. l
have also asked for medical officers from
Trinidad and Grenada. All the neighbor-
ing British colonies are assisting gener-
ously. Every effort is being made to
grapple with the awful calamity.
'.All the beet-sugar estates in the Carib
country are devastated and the cattle
are dead.
'.The eruption continues, but is appar-
emily moderating.
ANXIETY is still felt. All the officers
and residents are cooperating with me.
The ladies are making clothing.
--~-rr~~rNNIA nDAIJ YNJC
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-15
THEIR PAY INCREASED.
Continental Tobacco Company Raises
WAGES of Its Employees Ten Per Cent.

CIV Associated Press.l
LOUISVILLE, Ky, May 14.-On &C
count of the increase in the cost Of Nv
ing the Continental Tobacco Company
to-day ordered increase of 10 per cent
in the wages of all Its Lou1sFllie EN-
nIoves under the grade of foreman. The
increase will add s.. $50 to the weekly pay
roll of the company in this city. It IS
said the order of the company is general.
and the 10000 to 5000 employees through
out the United States will be benefited
coma 11v
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-15
Kruger Makes Contribution.

(By Associated Press)
PARIS May 14.-Former President
Kruger has sent message Of coincidence
To President Loubet. in which he says
that although handicapped by circum-
stances. he desires to emphasize his sym
pathy by contributing 500 francs toward
the Martinique fund.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-15

hair and complexion and a long thin
nose. Florence Burns is blonde and i:as
an upturned nose.
Alfred p. Tostevin said Florence Buns
boarded with him and mis- mother nearly
all of November, 1901 Tostev;n said he
had noticed the combs Miss Burns wore,
and had remarked to his mother about
them. He was sure that a comb found
in the Glen. Island Hotel was one that
had belonged to Florence Burns.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-15
FURTHER Calamity
IS Greatly FEARED
Continued from First Page.)

the disatser, that when the Governor OF
Martinique M. l. Mouttot, and the lnsu-
lar officials had declared that all dan
ger from an eruption Of Mont Pelee was
past, a Gordon of armed soldiers and po-
licemen was placed around the town to
prevent the people from leaving. DR.. Ar
tier, however, went to the suburb OF
Morne Rouge He was riding back to ST.
Pierre, when the explosion occurred. He
turned and fled precipitately across the
mountains to Fort de France.
With the exception of the prisoner who
was confined in a dungeon at the time
of explosion, Dr. Artier, is really lie
sole survivor of st. Pierre.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-15
Bridal Sets.
Special Corset Sale.

found long the leading of
quality style and the perfect fit of the corsets
sale has been surpassed Richmond
won't be until we offer something better ourselves
agents Richmond celebrated La Premiere Cor
be all whaebone fitted and
the Prices range from So. to S75O.
either the Royal Worcester. in
cou and bahe gored and perfectly straight fronts
~ full goed and straight fronts trimmed and bottom
P. N steel
taste straight fronts B. Corse made
SIs s o 81 So s M couil and bate variety Of
a.. osa beautiful shapes and models, for
imp in prices toss s.. so and 81 rs.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-15
Four White Specials

IN other things that you will need
any time this summer.
Ladies' Sheer Linen Hemstitched
Embroidered Handkerchiefs, IS different
patterns, 121ac each.
Ladies' White Lawn Hemstitched
Ties, in new effects. Csc each.
No. 20 White Satin Taffeta Ribbon,
suitable for neck or sash ribbons, loc
yard.
White Silk Gauze Fans, with bone
sticks, assorted sizes, soc each.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-15
REPORTS FROM MARTINIQUE.
Navy Department Hears from Some OF
its Officers.
nv Associated Fress.)

by Associated FresS.)
WASHINGTON, May 1.-THE Navy
Department to-day received q number OF
messages bearing on the Martinique dis
.ater Lieutenant 3. 3. Mccormick,
commanding the Potomac, sent the follow
mo from Fort de Frace, dated yester-.
day: ..n,.
Totally destroyed; surrounding villages
,,ni,bahitafle Island covered with de-
str,,ctiye ashes within five miles of Fort
a. france. Provisions needed for fifty
Thousand refugees within ten days Do
mated extra stores. Inform command
ant San Juan ,.,
Commander5 Mclean, OF the Cincinnati
cahled from Fort de France, under TO-
davis date, as follows:
rived st. Pierre this morning; came
here on message; assisting Governor
Nrartinioue: news Of disaster ST. vincent
have sent Potomac; will follow II neces-
sary.' a,,+ ~ The
BROOKLYN Navy Yard, telegraphs as ioA-
lows: che
can sail at any time with two hours nv
tlce." 49, fol-
Secretary Hay to-day received the io ~.
lowing cablegram from Consul AsHle' ~ -,
answer to the Secretary's INQUIRY
whether fresh water was wanteo'
~, alter not needed but tood l1hpei a.
tive for fifty thousand refugees. na ~
cabled this to the Governor " ~
Rico answering his query as to "na Nc.
1os w,nteu. I shall stay .lere to distrl.
| butte supplies. The Cincinnati is nei
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-15
LAKE OF ASPHALT.
One Struck Near Austin, Texas, While
Drilling for Oil.

(By Associated Press)
AUSTIN, TEXAS, May 14-ln the OIL
fields near here to-day the drill IN NO;
well, at a depth Of 40 feet: oroppeu
i,,o lake of liquid asphalt, which Is so
mick and heavy that further drilling is
almost impossible. The heavy black mat
ter oozed up into the well for quite dis
tanca.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-15
To Bring in Spanish Lines.

(By Associated Presso
MADRID. May 14-1t is reported mere
that J. P Morgan is coming to Spain In
Ger to negotiate for the entry OF the
s,anish Transatlantic Company INTO the
Atlantic shipping combine.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-15
MERCHANTS AND MINERS
Transportation Co.,
STEAMSHIP LINE.
Direct Route to

Boston, Mass, and Providence. Ri.
Il Steamers leave Norfolk for Boston Tues
day. Wednesday. Friday and Sunday For
Providence Monday. Thursday and Satur-
sine unsurpassed. Passengers and freight
taken for all New England points Tick
cts on sale at c.. & 0. and N. & w. Kali
r. 81. WRIGHT. Agent. Norfolk. Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-15
N7l22er &c .RAonas.
a Sale Of Summer White Things,
2ch GomD,es 2Husnu Nrasrwoar 2nf7nts
Dresses and Underwear, Corseks and 2Zh1e Go0as.
dresses and II,


odo
first
renutt
ngyeyou uimmng
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-15
DIXIE SAILS.
Carries 5000 Tons Of Supplies for the
People of Martinique.

(By Associated Press)
NEW YORK, May 1.-THE United
c+atee anIiary cruiser Dixie, which has
On hoard almost 5000 tons Of supplies,
consisting Of provisions and clothing, Tor
the relief Of the people on the Island OF
Martinique. passed out quarantine at
1912 o'clock tonight for Fort de france.
It is probable that the Dixie Will reacn
that place next Tuesday. The vessel also
carries number of surgeons anu apou'
5000 worth of medical supplies.
THE Dixie passed out by Sandy Hook
"a sea, at four minutes past II o'clock.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-15
A. L. MEYER ARRESTED.
Promoter of Companies Involved If
Recent Drop in Stock Market.

BY ASSOCIATED. Press.l =
NEW YORK. May ia. u. Meyer,
the promoter of Hackensack Meadows
Company and Of other companies. the
stock certificates of which declined in
price about q. week ago, and against
whom an order OF arrest was issued,
surrendered himsef to the sheriff to-day.
Bail was fixed at $4,000 and was fur
nished.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-15
STEAMER PROBABLY LOST.
| ife Boat of Overdue Camorta Picke'
Up in Bay Of Bengal.
(By Associated Press

(By Associated PfessJ
LONDON, May IA dispatch from
Rangoon, British Burmah' says a NE
tnat belonging to the British steamer
ca,norta, overdue at that port from Ma
c1as. has been picked up in the Bay OF
Bengal.
s,n M ssen gers on board.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-15

-wAsHINGTON.-T Senate to-day
passed a bills providing that the Circuit
Court of Appeals OF the #tlftn oud'clals
z circuit shaI hi hold at least one term all-
nually in Atlanta, Ga.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-15
VESUVIUS IN ERUPTION.
Pouring Out Lava and Shower of Hot
Cinders.

nv Associated Press.}
PARIS. May IA dispatch from
Ma nles to the Journal says Mount Vesu-
wins shows signs of activity. Lava Is
flowing from the crater on the Pompeii
side. while hot cinders are thrown up
from time to time.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-15
Corset Covers.

S1.OO TO $500.
All the most desirable models In these
Covers, with the best wearing laces and
HamburgS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-15

Drawers.
soc.
Fine Cambria Drawers, with lawn ruf11es
and hemstitched tucks.
SOC.
Nainsook Drawers, with two clusters of
three tueKs each, fine, deep Hamburg.
z5c.-Nainsook Drawers, two
clusters of three tucks each, fine,
deep Hamburg.
$500.
Fine Nainsook Drawers, daint;ly trim
med With f1ainsook edgne, Hamburg
beading and baby ribbon. These
drawers come in all sizes.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-15
Skirts.

$50.
Pine Cambria Skirt, with lawn rufle.
tucked and fine 2-fhsh Point de Paris
laee or edge. Dsst futile.
$1.z5.
Best quality Of muslin. With desP lawn
ing and finished with fne Hamburg.
s7.Z5-Victoria Lawn Glove
Fitting" Skirt with a graduated
nounce and edged with a deep ruffle
Of blind embroidery. Demi train.
53.5OnS8.OO.-Several exquisite
creations in cambria and lawn, with
lace and Hamburg.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-15
Bay Line
80 Baltimore
Via C. & O. Railway and
Old Point.
u. s. MAIL ROUTE.

Leave Richmond via Chesapeake and
ohio Railway daily. except Sunday. at 4
p NJ. connecting at Old Point with the
s,,nerf, steamers of the Old Bay Line
leaving at tbs P. NJ, arriving Baltimore
$40 A. NJ. In time to make connection
with all trains North. East and West
short rail ride and all night on one OF the
finest steamers IN Southern waters Re-
turning. arrive Richmond 10 A. NJ. daily,
except Monday
For tickets and general information an
ply at general offices Chesap eake and Ohio
Railway. Richmond Transfer COMPANY
and zoos East Main Street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-15
DEM. CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE
Decided to Make Washington the Head
quarters.
4By Associated Press.)

IBv Associated Press
WASHINGTON, d. c., May 1.-THE
Democratic Congressional Campaign
Committee tonight decided to make its
headquarters in Washington and to in
crease the Executive Committee from
eleven to fourteen members. of whom
eight shall be members of the Congress
sional Campaign Committee and six from
the outside. 1t is understood Ben T. Ca
Bic. of Illinois, will accept the chairman
ship of the Executive Committee. The
headquarters of the Executive Committee
will be in Chicago, and this committee
win have charge of the congressional
campaign in the West, while the main
committee will look after the East from
Washington.
THE IIAGUE.-The physical condition
OF Queen Wilhelmina is now all that
could be desired. Regular bulletins In
regard to her condition. viii therefore
cease.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-15
Chenise.

$1.0o.-victoria Lawn Chemise,
So inches long. trimmed top and
bottom with Val. lace. torchon lace
and also pretty Hamburgs.
800.
A fine Nafpsook ChemIse. trimmed with
sheer Hamburg and baby ribbon.
$3.50.
Fine Nainsock Ghemise, trimmed top
ana bottom with herhstitehed ruffles and
ribbon.
S2.5o.-Marguerite Chemise. The
body is trimmed with fine Point de
Paris lace in vertical rows, flare
iekirt finished with tucked ruffle.
edged with lace and ribbon at neck
@nd belt.
52.z5.
Extra quality nainsool1, very fine Ham
burg and best ribbon Trimmings at neck
and belt, flare skirt.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-15
CHEMLSE-Continusd.

CREMLSE-Conhnusd.
,S3.O0.-Marguerite Chemise. The
body is trimmed with 8 rows lace or
insertion adjusted in Circular style.
neck is edged with lace and ribbon.
flare skirt finished with tucked ruttle
and lace ribbon belt.
Gowns.
,S1.OO.-These gowns are excep-
tionally we'll made, Of cambria and
muslin, full width and length. and
are shown in nine different styles of
decorations.
SIPS.
Short sleeves, with 2-inch tucked yoke
cut to form V back, front and shoulders
full length, ribbon bow.
$3.50.
Nainsook Gown, double pompadour,
very fine Hamburg, ribbon trimming
short sleeves.
$500.
Round Neck Chemise Gown, trimmed
with blind embroidery and ribbon.
S4.OO.-Double Pompadour Main
sock Gown, trimmed with beautiful
Hamburg and ribbon.
Bridal Sets.
,s4.OO.-We have a very tempting
set of four pieces, good material.
well made. with full trimming of
Val. lace,
Another set in Hamburg. equally de-
sirabe, sane number pieces, at the low
price of $500.
S11.O0 to S17.0O. in sets either
lace or Hamburg.
Imported sets, hand embroidered.
Val. and real Cluny lace, $500
and 5000.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-15

GLIDE STEAMSHIP CO.'S. 1870
~ PHILADELPHIA.
RICHMOND And NORFOLK STEAM.
SHIP LINE. - -
Appointed sailing DAVIS. Every rTrEs
DAY, FRIDAY and SUNDAY. AT az
Light Freight received daily till PN
For further information apply to -.
y. W.EMCARRICK.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-15

Pique, narrow, soft vale. 20 inches
wide, an exceptional value at l5c.
a Madras, 81 inches wide, striped and
figured, tor 19c.
Oxford Cloth, 2o inches wide, narrow
and wide stripes, for l7c.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-15
White Dress Goods for the Summer Sale.


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mad he
Town to tath summer
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FrechOg
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Piuenur
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-15

seaboard Air Line.Geave Main-strest
stationl-s:1o A. NJ. daily for Pstsrsour rs:
Henderson. etc: and all points Sou Pa, ara
burg. Raleigh. Columbia Savannah and nd
ali Florida points: 1887 P NJ: daily 1g
points South and Southwest; go a; NJ VI.
and sos P. NJ, for Washington, New ORR
Arrive S. a. l. Matn-street Station
2:o5 F. NJ. daily from WashingtoTnr N. ana m
th. North: 1929 F: NJ. daily from ~ a snd
As p NJ. from points South: 5:4o r Al,
from Petersburg and local points
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1902-02-08
Size of the Big Trees illustrated.


The Southern Pacific has issued q
series of pictures illustrating the I'M
mense trees of California, says Chi
cago dispatch. In one of the pictures
the Grizzly Giant, one Of the famous
trees of the Sierra Nevada, is compared
with the Masonic temple. The big tree
is represented as growing in the middle
of State street in front of the temple,
and it towers above that gigantic feat
of architecture, the tree being 400 feet
high, as against 3o2 of the temple. The
trees lowest branch is given as opposite
windows of the twelfth story of the
building. 1t is ITO feet in circumfer.
ence, and in the picture occupies the
whole of the street, and, like speck in
@ desert, is hole in the center of the
tree through which an electric car is
passing. A second picture shows the
tree as the background for 10 mounted
cavalrymen.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1902-02-08
nese were Iouno In the morning tleo co
the walls of the house.

nese were Iouno IN the morning tIeo 20
the walls of the house.
Deputy County Clerk Plimpton re-
ceived at Seattle letter from Frank L.
Conklin, dated at San Francisco, in
which he requests the superior court to
grant him a divorce from Mrs. NJ. Q.
Conklin, about whom he says uncompli-
mentary things. The applicant en-
closed postage stamp, evidently ex-
pecting that the decree would be sent
by return mail. He states in his letter
that if the divorce is promptly issued
he will remit any fee which the court
may claim as a reward for it's services.
Deputy County Auditor Rogers of
Tacoma eloped to Portland with Jessie
M. Keith, aged 81, stenographer in
the county auditors Office. Mrs. Rogers
says her husband has been hypnotized
by the Keith girl, while the relatives
and friends of the latter dclare with
even more vehemence that Rogers exer-
cised hypnotic influence over her.
Rogers claims not to be married, while
Mrs. Rogers declares they were mar
ried at Joplin. Mo-, in 1886. Rogers
sold all his property and left his wife
penniless. Miss Keith refuses to return
to her parents and says she will remain
In Portland.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1902-02-08
She &mreka Sentinel.
TERMS FOR WEEKLY SENTINEL.
COAST NEWS.
TENS OF INTEREST PICKED FROM
THE WEEKS DISPATCHES.

Chinese Robbed Near seattIe-Hanging
of Wade and DaIton-Man Killed at
San Frhncisco While Committing an
Assault ON a Woman.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1902-02-08

Eureka Lodge No. q, |. 0. 0. E.
Meets every Wednesday evening at f. l.
A. NJ. and l. o. o. F. Hall at o'clock from
October l to March 81, and at 7;30 o'clock
from April to September 30.
All sojourning brothers are cordially in
vited to visit.
L. J. IvEY, N. G..
JOHN GREGovIcH, Secretary.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1902-02-08
LODGE DIRECTORY.

Diamond Rebekah Lodge No. 5,
Meets Second and Fourth Monday even
ings Of each month at z.
Miss HANNAH WILLIAMS, n. G..
Miss MARIE WITTESBERG, Secretary.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-21
EVERYBODY'S TREE
MAY BE BEAUTIFUL

To give the most practical idea of
trimming a Christmas tree we will ask the
aid of two of our frailest substances.
viz: straw and crystal, both so useful
both so beautiful that we can make no
mistake in giving presents made from
these at Christmas time. For was
there ever a boy who did not want
magnifying glass. Or was there ever
girl who did not prize her straw more
than all her belongings
Then, why not let all that goes on our
tree be of straw and crystal. On the
lower branches can be hung the little
baskets of every shape and color: on
the next round can be hung the magni-
flying glasses. Then garlands OF tiny wine
glasses for the older folks. Little straw
hats for the doll babies. Straw mats
Of bright colors for the housekeepers,
strands of glass beads for the little tots.
punches of straw flowers and tiny straw
brooms tied with bright ribbon COM
plete the three decorations.
The floor under the tree must have
several large-size mirrors The spaces
between can be filled in with moss or
leaves This tree will be beautiful. as
Well as simple.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-21
new IDEA FOR TRIMMING
A CHRISTMAS TREE.

The gaudy, Undiscovered Christmas
tree has had its day. Santa Claus has
decreed that all the trees in his dominion
shall be fruit-bearing trees-not one is to
have horn or drum or gun among its
branches, but every bough, big and lit
tie. is to yield some delicious fruit.
The big, strong branches are to be laden
with a row of ripe yellow bananas.
The bright, red apples can't hide them
selves as they chase each other around
on the second row. Malaga grapes and
punches of raisins in rich clusters are
to be found on the vine which is running
through the tree. Pears and oranges
have their places, too, while the figs and
dates are scampering for the highest seats
in the tree; and now that 1t IS brim full.
the nuts must stay on the floor with
the pretty holly leaves and candy.
But Santa Claus has fixed a beautiful
place for them just under the tree He
has drawn a big star and divided its
,.oi,ts among the nuts, the leaves and
the candy. He stands near and gives to
each child bucket and shovel Cor SPOON
which he is expected to ill from the star.
Santa helps them to all the fruit of the
tree. and if he has other presents for
them he must store them away in their
B1ocketS
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-21
Christmas CTS.

There's nothing that so worries US
AS Christmas gifts,
Though some assert that giving thus
Cheers and upliftS.
What shall we give to Nell and Flo,
To Ethel Dorothy and Joe,
To Bess and Mabel when the snow
Lies deep in drifts?
What shall we get TO please the dears
On whom we dote-
A diamond ring, a yoke Of steers,
A sealsk!n coat?
What shall 1t be-a solitaire,
CA spark to make the envious stare
A red plush album, parlor chair,
Or billy goat?
Alas. if we could only read
Their eager minds,
And from their very souls, indeed,
Pull down the blinds,
'.rwould save us all a deal of pain
And wear and tear on heart and brain
And we would purchase baubles vain
Of various kinds.
st Louis Post.