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The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1902-12-18
The Inventor Of the Polka.

1t is not generally known that the
polka was invented by Bohemian girl
named Hanickza Selezka. She was a
blooming peasant maiden and the best
dancer in the village of Costello. on the
River Elbe. and used to perform solo
dances Of her own invention at the
various village festivities. 1t was in
the year 1880. at farmhouse. that the
assembled guests asked her to dance a
solo. and she said, Il will show you
something quite new" and to the music
Of her own singing she danced the
polka step. though with more elabora-
ton than 1t is now performed. The
dance found favor at once and was so
popular that it later became a national
dance. Hanickza named it "Pulku."
as she said it was danced In short steps;
from Pulku came Polku, and finally
Polka. the dance three years later be
coming popular in Prague. ard in 1889
it was danced at Vienna balls, and one
year later became the most popular
dance in Paris.
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He Had Changed Ir;. ,,,.d.

He Had Changed HIS Sffud.
Have you carefully considered al
that have said, my boy?" asked the
old gentleman the day after he had
given his son little fatherly advice.
"Yes, father" replied the young man.
meekly.
You are getting near the age at
which . young man naturally begins to
look around for a wife, and I don't
want you to make a mistake"
'I'l try not to, father.
mo butterflies of fashion, my boy,
but q girl Of some solid worth-one who
has some practical accomplishments"
'Yes, father"
Never mind the piano-playing and
Delsarte lessons; never mind the
dancing and the small talk. When you
find girl who can cook. my boz, 1t win
be time to think of marrying. When
you find a girl who can make up her
own bed, knows how to set the table
without forgetting something. is able
to put up the preserves. and. above all
IS good at sewing. so in and win her.
my boy, and you will have my bless
ing"
Il have resolved, father, to seek such
a wife as you describe" said the young
man with determination Il see the
folly Of seeking a wife in society. I
will go to an intelligence Office this
afternoon and see if can find one that
will answer. And then III have moth
er call on her, and-and-"
young man, I'll break your neck
in about a minute!"
but you said"
Never mind what I said I've
changed my mind "-Lcslie's Weekly.
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some miles up country after some young
people. and Lucy had arranged To be
dropped here the vehicle to call for her
| on its return.
| She was bubbling over with holiday
small talk. She exhibited lace collar
Aunt Dallas had given her, ''all the
style" and n ring her elder cousin. Kate,
had presented her.
what did you get. NellieT" she curl
ously asked-''nothing. l suppose
| "Oh. yes-something beautiful" an
swered Nellie. Come up to my room
and see"
"Humph-only thatw shrugged Lucy,
as she inspected the portrait. Il told you
they were mean. and poor"
why. Lucy" said Nellie. Il prize
poor Eliza's gift dearly"
We'll, l wouldn't. l like jewelry
gifts. and that" and Lucy twirled the
cheap ring on her finger. What's this:'
and she pounccd on Nellie's other pres
| ent.
Only pincushion."
"Only a."
With scream of wonder and delight.
and then with an envious frown. Lucy
chanced to undo ''the pincushion."
Inside, nestled the most exquisite little
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1902-12-18

~ Christmas, Merry Christmas.
Is with us once again,
~ With memories and greetings,
With joy. and with Its pain.
minor in the carol.
A shadow in the light,
A spray Of cypress twining
With the holly wreath tonight.
And the hush Is never broken
BY the laughter light and low,
As we listen In the starlight
To the bells across the snow.
q. Christmas, Merry Christmas,
'Tis not SO very long
Since other voices blended
With the carol and the song.
Could we but hear them singing
As they are singing now,
Could we but see the radiance
OF the crown on each dear brow,
No hidden tear to flow.
As We listen In the starlight
To the bells across the snow.
o. Christmas, Merry Christmas,
This never more can he,
We cannot bring again the days
OF our unshadowed glee,
But Christmas. Happy Christmas,
Sweet herald OF good will.
With holy songs OF glory
Brings holy gladness still.
For peace and hope may brighten
And patieIt love may glow.
As we listen I'm the starlight
To the bells across the snow.
Frances Il. Havergal
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How Mis,letoe Comes to Be.

The story of how the mistletoe gets on
the trees is n most interesting one. Cow
ering the mistletoe twigs are pearly white
berries. These come in the winter sea
son. when food is comparatively scarce,
and hence some of our birds eat them
freely Now, when a robin eats n cherry
ne swallows simply the meat and fiips
the stone away. The seed of the mistle-
toe the bird cannot flip. 1t is sticky and
holds to his bill. His only resource is
to wipe it off. and he does so. leaving
it sticking to the branches of the tree on
which he is sitting at the time. This seed
sprouts after a time. and not finding earth
which indeed its ancestral habit has
made it cease wanting-it sinks its roots
into the bark of the tree and hunts there
for the pipes tiat carry the sap. Now
the sap in the bark is the very richest
In the tree, Ear richer than in the wood,
and the mistletoe gets from its host the
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a.......:.a s...s:.aaulMRI.' I.'''''pnuuiIs
Above the forest mold.

And II you gathered some fair flowers
That blossomed on your way,
You bore them to a fairer cline,
Where neither cold. nor care, nor Time
Could blight them In their golden prime. ?
Or touch them with decay.
And ah, you brought. Old Year! Old YeaI
One tiny baby flower
To nestle on its mothers breast,
And close its blue eyes into rest,
When song-blrds seek their crade-nest
At twilight's shadowy hour.
And now, Old Year. farewell to you'll
We grieve to lose you So
You've been n friend both tried and true;
And as We bid you our adleu,
We give our heartfelt thanks to you,
And sigh that you must go.
Helen Whitney Clark.
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gem of watch she had ever seen.
The happy tears rushed to gentle Nell
lies eyes. Her. heart was full to over
flowing. And just then. from below
sounded the hearty, chuckling tones of
Uncle Hiram. returned:
where's our little sunbeam? It's time
to find out how she's enjoying her Merry
Christmas!"
Grateful Nellie was down the stairs in
two jumps. her arms clasped about the
dear old fellows neck, as she sobbed joy
Ously into his ear:
"Oh. dear. dear Uncle Hiram. I'm the
happiest girl in all the world, this Merry.
Merry Christmas
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You've sun. for us the Christmas rh!" me-
And ruug for us the Christmas chline'
And many joy at Christmas time
Iou brought with hearty cheer.
Yon crowned the woodland banks with
bloom
OF roses red and sweet
You gave the violets their perfume.
Eipcned the cOrnfieId's tasseled plume,
And iilled the mill-whcels running hume.
To grind the golden wheat
You brought the yellow dafrodi
To blossom in the spring
Strewed cuckoo-hOwers on every hill,
And cat-tails by the ripping rill-
And taught the lonely whip poorwili
His vcsper song to sing.
You turned the ivy's green to red
The maple leaves to gold
Purpled the clusters overhead.
And showers of ripened nuts you shed,
When fallen leaves lay thickly spreae
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1902-12-18
In the National Capital.

Secretary Wilson denies that there has
been any leak in the government crop re.
port.
President Roosevelt is said 10 lie plan
ming a reorganization of the customs ser
vice.
Subcommittee of the House judiciary
committee reports favorably upon Rep
resentative Littlefeld's bill 10 regulate
trusts by publicity.
Belief that Judge Taft. governor of the
Philippines. Will succeed Justice Shiras
in the United States Supreme Court when
thu latter retires.
William i. Curtis says the awarding
of the contract for Transporting troops
and supplies to the Philippines is certain
to stir up big controversy. Boston
company in the lead.
Representative Mann of Chicago has
introduced resolution in Congress call
ing upon the Secretary of the Treasury
TO furnish all the details of contracts in
relation to the new federal building i'll
Chicago.
With only three precedenis in its his
tory, the House paid high tribute 10 the
memory of former Speaker Thomas Ii.
Reed.
Secretary Hay will negotiate treaties
with Cuba and Colombia. regardless of
unfriendliness at Havana and lack of j
Congress AT Bogota.
Twelve men upon whoa the govern
ilenf is experimenting With Il view to
determining effect of adultei ant; in food
are thriving and happy.
Bill relieving merchants fro:a 5000.
COS duties on tea to he Withdrawn from
bonded warehouses after Jan. ] passed
by both houses: federal court hcld il
must be paid, although duty is repealed.
The President is arranging his plans
10 attend the dedication of the Louisiana
Purchase Exposition and make an ex-
tended tour of the West and Northwest.
Committee representing American mis-
sionaries in Turkey lays before the Presi-
dent statement showing that Protest
ants are being Disseminated against.
President promises to take NJ; the mat
ter.
Republican leaders are SAID to hare
practically abandoned hope Of legisla-
ton on tariff, trust. financial OF reci-
procity at present session Of Congress;
action will be postponed one year; wide
difference of views prevents considera-
tioo at short session.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1902-12-18
The Old. Old story.

Wife-i just learned to-day that you
have been seen frequentins downtown
saloon of late. Is there any truth IN
the report?
Husband-Why-er. certainly not, my
dear. This is the second time to-day
that my attention has been called TO
the man who looks enough like me to De
nv twin brother.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1902-12-18
CIRCLING THE GLOBE
CONCISE HISTORY OF SEVEN
DAYS DOlNGS.
Intelligence by Electric Wire from
Every Quarter OF the Civilized
World, Embracing Foreign AGairs
and Home Happenings.
Eight-Honr Blll nearing.

The Senate Committee on Education
and Labor listened to arguments for and
against the eight-hour bill. James O'Con-
nell, president of the International Asso-
citation of Machinists, referred to state
ment made before the committee by j. IL.
Null, assistant manager at Cramps ship
yards, Philadelphia, to the eject that
members Of the International Association
OF Machinisfs had tried to destroy the
machinery of the battleship Alabama and
the transport Thomas while they were
undergoing repairs in the Cramps yards.
MIR. O'COnnell said that nothing OF the
kind had ever been brought to his attention
and he did not believe that it ever occurred.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1902-12-18
CHILDREN AND SANTA CLAUS.
wisest Course to Pursue with Them is
to Tell the Story as n Fairy Tale.

L II " u IL r. VI
is before US:
What shall we do
W j th s an t Il
Claus? The anA-
ious mother lues-
tions, "W ou ! d
you have me tell
the child nothing
about S an t Il
Claus? Would
you leave all that
beautiful part out
of the child's
lifeT' BY no
manner of means.
There is q Santa
CT lau s.: w h v
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about the past have little foundation in
reason. Many things must have been
different to have their outcome other than
it is. We have less to reproach ourselves
with than we often think for. The main
thing is not to quarrel with our condi
tions. hut to keep our purposes high and
pure.-Watchmaa
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Wise PrecautiOn.

There" said the prudent housewife, as
she looked over the Christmas decora-
tons, Il think that will do very nicely.
Only we must not forget TO take the
niistletoe from the chandelier and move
it to different parts of the room during
the day"
What is that for?' asked her hus-
band.
Il don't wish to wear the carpet out
all in one spot
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1902-12-18
Elect Harry PuIIiam.

At the final session of the National Base
Ball League it was decided that in view
Of the peace measures now on the way
between the American and National
leagues, ( combine the three offices Of
president, secretary and treasurer of the
National league and Harry Pulliam. Of
the Pittsburg club, was unanimously
elected to fill the three positions.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1902-12-18
Griscom to Go to Japan.

The President has selected Lloyd Girls
com. Jr., now minister to Persia. to be
minister to Japan, succeeding Mr.. Buck,
deceased. He has also selected Richmond
Pearson of North Carolina, at present
consul general at Teheran, Persia, to sue
ceed Mr.. Griscom as minister to Persia.
Mr.. Pearson was formerly representa-
tive in Congress from Ohio.
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Appeals to the United state..

A cabiegram received at the state de-
partment from Minister Bowen, at Cara
cas-, states that the Venezuelan govern
ment has requested him to propose 10
Great Britain and Germany that the d fl
culties arising out of the claims for alleged
damages and injuries 10 British and Ger
man subjects during the civil war, be sub
mitted to arbitration. In conformity with
the understanding already. reached with
the representatives of the British and
German governments at Washington. this
proposition from President Castro will be
duly laid before those governments, the
state department acting merely as a cham
mel of communication.
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chance for Indiana.

Secretary Moody has transmitted to
congress the report of the naval board,
headed by Admiral Taylor, which was
ereated to select site for naval training
station on the great lakes. The reroIt
recommends that the station be located on
Lake Michigan below latitude 4S 50. and
asks for an appropriation Of SIS, 600 TO
buy the land and develop the station, leav-
ing the exact locality to be determined
later by the board. Secretary Moody ap-
proved the report and points out that an
Immediate appropriation will prevent the
raising Of land values.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1902-12-18
rbree Huudred ye,.el. crushet

Vienna special: Three hundred vessels
In the lower Danube have been crushed OF
sunk by the immense blocks of ice which
fill the river. All the vessels were loaded
with grain and the loss will amount up in
the millions. Four hundred other YES sells
are in danger of suffering similar fate.
No loss Of life has as yet been reported.
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npathetIc.

Lady-Now that you have had good
dinner will you saw some wood for ne!
Tramp-rd be tickled ter death ter
do it. ma'am, but it's erginst me princi-
pies ter do me feller creatures dirt like
dat.
Lady-Why. what do you mean?
Tramp-It's like dis, ma am. Ef wu1
ter git into de habit nv workin' half de
joke writer fellers in dis country would
lose der jobs. See?
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New Treaty Signed.

General Bliss cabled the State Depart
ment from Havana that the draft Of the
new commercial treaty between Cuba and
the United States has been signed by him
self and the Cuban secretaries of state and
treasury. The ceremony took place at the
palace after dinner given by President
Palma. The terms of the treaty have not
been divulged, but it is understood that
the document provides in general for the
20 per cent. reduction on goods passing
between the United States and Cuba either
Way
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"Behold.' whispered the Angel of
Death in the ear of Mr.. Slopay. who lay
breathing feebly. there is a debt that
all nations must pay. /"
'Ahr' the sick man interrupted, "call
again on the 18th, won't youT'-Phila-
delphia Record.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1902-12-18

In sending Christmas packages by mail
do not write photo" printed matter
Calendar" or any other descriptive
phrase on such packages, for all phrases
make the package first class mail, and
letter postage must be paid thereon. Hol-
iday packages should have no writing
whatever on the wrappers except that
which strictly pertains TO the return card
and address. 1t will be well to recollect
this warning if you do not desire to make
your friends pay extra postage on the
packages that you may send them by
mail.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1902-12-18

A dispatch from Honolulu, via San
Francisco, says: On the advice of Gov
ornor Solf, the Inhabitants of the Savaii
Islands of the Samoan group, have de-
serted them Oh account of earthquakes and
spouting volcanos. A repetition of the
Martinique disaster is feared.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1902-12-18
Saw Lincoln Assassinated.

B. w. Loring, first lieutenant United
States navy. retired. died at Oweso. n.
Y. He witnessed the assassination of
President Lincoln and was OF, OF the
frst TO reach the stricken man and help
carry him to the house where he died.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1902-12-18
p.,urn. yerdict of Guilty

After two days of trial, Charles ].
denny. a wealthy brewer and director in
the Suburban Street Railway Company,
formerly a member of the House of Del
egates, charged with perjury in connec-
tion with the suburban bill doodle" deal,
was found guilty at ST. Louis and his
punishment fixed at two years IN the
penitentiary.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1902-12-18

The most curiously decorated graves
in the world. perhaps, are the negro
graves in Zululand. Some of these
mounds are garnished with the bottles
of medicine used by the departed IN their
final illness. and the duration of the mai
ady is easily guessed by the number OF
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1902-12-18
Turns Down Wall street,

Because of the panicky feeling in Wall
street. resulting from the scarcity Of spec
alative funds, New York speculative COM
munity has again appealed to Secretary
OF the Treasury Shaw for relief. Secretary
Shaw's response is that he can do nothing
more to aid the situation. His position is
that the banks and speculative element in
Wall street are alone responsible for the
present tightness in the money market
and that the treasury has no interest in
helping them out of the hole in which they
have placed themselves.
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stca, $500 aud overlook 81 900.

Hegorle G. Gothman's bank safe at st.
Bonifacius, Minn., was blown open by
robbers. who secured $500 in cash and
several thousand dollars in coin, lying ca
ton of the safe. was overlooked
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1902-12-18
BerParriotic Effort.

"Why do you name your children after
all the naval and military heroes:
Because" said Nanny Brown. with
a trace of Indignation, ives got TO de a
little sumpin' TO show dat republics 10
not ungrateful."-Wa ashingtou Star.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1902-12-18
An ANerthOught. A

John" asked Mrs. Torkins. tearfully,
do you remember the present Mrs. Page
gave me last ChristmasT
YES" replied her husband; what of
itI"
Il am almost sure have sent it 10 her
this yearr-Brooklyn Life.
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AHnrse on Mahomet.

Mahomet had just sprung his little
aphorism. knowledge is power"
Very good" exclaimed the grand VI
zier with green look. Then, do we
understand that horse sense is horse
power:'
This bein. too much for the great pro
phrt, he went forth.-New York Sun.
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Mrs. Nation Lands in Jail.

Mrs. Carrie Nation is in jail in Topeka,
Kan, on the charge of disturbing the
peace. She was forcibly elected from
several drug stores and one of the Host
prominent hotels in the city. Some sa
looms let her walk in, and as she was
closely watched she attempted no smash
ing
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1902-12-18
Eirht Mem Reacued.

Northport IN. " special: The three
nasted schooner Penobscot is ashore on
Eaton's Neck. The captain and crew Of
eight men were taken off by life savers in
the breeches buoy.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1902-12-18

Briggs-What was it that first prompt.
ed you to make love 10 Miss GoldstacksI
Griggs-I wanted to prove to my own
satisfaction that l could really love he's
in spite Of her great wealth.-Life.
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Charcoal Eph's Daily Thought

Dat or mule oh mine." said Charcoal
Enh. rs he ficked fly from the OF ear,
am jes' LAX mos men. He do some tall
humpin' wen he goin' fo' his feed. Jss'
hit i'm wild a club, Mistah Jacksonr'-
Baltimore News.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1902-12-18

Mrs Asbit-Why do you not make
your husband stop smoking? Mrs.
Observation-Disclosures is coming, and ash
trays are Observation-Disclosures Amer
ican
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choicest of food. With strange fore
sight it does not throw its leaves away,
as do most parasites, but keeps them to
use in winter. when the tree is leaiicss.
Ladies' Home Journal
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Barrett has Declined.

The state department has received a
dispatch from John Barrett, declining the
appointment Of minister to Japan.
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FAREWELL TO THE OLD YEAR,

A Il f " T. l. l.. OLD
Year, farewell to
you:
You've been for
many a day
A friend most tried.
a friend most
true
And as we bid you
our adieu,
We give our heart
felt thanks TO
you.
And speed you on
your way.
We've had full many
a merry time
Since first we met.
Old Year.
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Fourteen People Burned.
Fear. of Earthauakes.

A block Of houses at Lodz, Poland, was
Destroyed by fire. Fourteen lives are re-
ported TO have been lost.
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No Additional Attraction Needed.

Il s'pose card piayin' is sinful, but it's
interestin'."
That's so. by gum! I dunno rs it'd
be any less interestin' il it want xin-
fulv'-Puek
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Do not that to neighbor which you
would take i'll from him.-Grecian.