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The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-28
CHRISTMAS TRIALS.
A Peaceful md Happy Time Turned
Into a BurdensOme Season,

Into a BurdensOme Season.
" tbs true It's pity, and pity it's
It's true" that the joyous YuIetide,
which. according to tradition and Gus
tom, should bring cheer and happiness
to all, is becoming every year more
and more of a serious and insupport-
able tax, says the Woman's World, and
is consequently really dreaded by all
whose responsibility makes them feel
that they must meet it's obligations,
whether they can afford it or not
Il should enjoy Christmas immense
ly," groaned a man with a limited in
come. IF could only feel that l could
give simple gifts to my family, and
perhaps a few intimate friends, and
that goodwill to all and good cheer
would make UP the rest. But when /
know that my wife expects something
handsome. that my sons are looking
forward to large contributions for the
governor" that my grownup daugIht-
ers must each have a costly pres
emit; that / must be genially generous
to my employees at the Office; that l
must subscribe creditably to the dona-
ton lists at every club 1 belong to;
that l cannot wish Merry Christmas
to the postman, milkman. iceman, ash
man, to say nothing of the grocer's
and bakers men and host of others
without handing out a crisp bill at
the same time, while every servant
in the house smiles at me expectantly
in passing, and expects largesse as
his or her due-when, as / say. all
these obligations and many more have
become the necessary concomitant of
the blessed season, and the burden of
the aggregate seems heavier than l
can stagger under, no wonder that I
dread Christmas for weeks beforehand,
and feel a great sense of relief when
it is over"
1t is the extravagant standard of the
times that is running our oldtime
Christmas. A gift that is not costly
seems inadequate to the donor, who
feels that he would better not give at
all than to give any simple token of
goodwill, a feeling which, of course.
is quite wrong and is in direct con-
tradiction to the Christmas spirit. of
olden days. 1t is hard nowadays for
those who cannot afford to give any
but the simplest gifts to see others
keeping the festival with lavish ex-
penditure, and many child returns
from the homes of her playmates sad
dened by the inevitable contrast which.
however. it seems a pity she should
nave 10 TedliZc 81 carly III MT
at was so lovely and Christmassyi"
said little girl wistfully, speaking of
the home of one of her small friends,
where she had been lunching. THEY
were all telling of the lovely presents
they were expecting, and what they
were going to give every one, and after
luncheon Mrs. x and Molly drove off
in their beautiful open landau with the
front seat piled UP with little boxes,
each tied up with red satin ribbon and
a bit OF holly, while walked on with
out a present to give TO any one. II
did seem so bard!"
The mother sighed, for she felt the
heartaches Of the season far more than
the child, whom she knew would soon
be eomforted and happy over her
simple home gifts.
Eyes, Christmas is a lovely season
for the rich and the very poor" she
said. but II h a very sad and triynR
time for genteel poverty
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-28

but they generally amuse and never
awe her-not a little bit
Fortunately, few women have the
fatal gift of humor. Many of the fair
sex are original and witty and few
have cultivated sense OF humor.-a
pale and poor substitute for the inher-
ent article-but the really and keenly
humorous woman is as rare as the
clever girl who doesn't think she is
handsome, or the beauty who fondly
ina gines herself a wit. Humorous men
are rare, too, but are usually extreme
~ popular and a witty man is gener-
ally voted a delightful companion by
men and women. The witty woman is
sometimes appreciated by her mascu-
line friends. but as a rule she has no
women friends. Generally speaking,
women are far too vain to see much
point" in themselves or their sex; and
the woman possessing humor will see,
Tor instance, irresistible fun in the cut
OF a skirt, the arrangement of a Golf
fure. the angle at which a hat is placed
and in other details of the toilet. And
any fool knows that IL you wish to
remain friends with a woman you had
better not let her know you find any
amusement in her personal decoration
VI course, a witty person can be a
great bore, but never such a bore as
woman who takes everything seri-
ously. After all, humor is a very valu-
able possession, for nothing can take
II from us; in the darker days of life
we can often get twinkle of sun
shine from the humor that refuses to
be suppressed. But our fellow women
VIII not appreciate us. To see the
amusing side of the question when we
are meant to take it all seriously is
cons dered sin; to laugh when con-
vention would have you cry is breaking
a oil In xxvAA
the question. laughter and tears are
as closely allied as life and DEATH
there is only tiny thread dividing
the two, which can be broken at any
moment. AS a matter of fact, laughter
Is OFTEN used to conceal deep feeling;
but this, too, is never appreciated by
people who do not understand humor.
It Is unpopular because 1t is unconven-
tional, possessed by the few and mis-
understood by the many.
The woman who bravely drinks the
pleasures of life. and dares to take
them cheerfully, rather scandalizes the
conventionalities. Women as women
have formed a conspiracy of silence,
and they hate to lift the veil that dis
closes Nature as 1t is rather than what
convention has desired 1t to be. Yet
OF all the phases. of feminine nature
there is none more difficult to under
stand than humor--or rather the want
OF 1T. Women take UP craze after
craze, one cult after another, never
seeing the funny side of wildly follow
ing a lead that two sea sons before they
held in contempt
Be careful when you hear a woman
much abused not to think Immediately
that there can be no smoke without
fire!" but look deeper and you will
find that she is probably possessed of
that most unpopular quality which
sees things as they area sense of
humor-and has perhaps laughed at
the moment when she should have been
all serious. 1t is a quality unforgiva-
BILE by those who have it not, and the
latter are in the majority
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-28
Through sIumber Gate.

Could she but know the dream l send
To her white bed tonight,
The road o. sleep. from end to end,
Would blossom with delight.
And tenlerly this dream of mine
Should lead through Slumber Gate,
In pathways delicate and fine,
To that far place wait.
Why is it that the nights go on,
And still stay alone
Between the darkness and the dawn,
Sick-hearted for my own?
Perchance, my dream came not to
her.
Or loitered until day;
Perchance, she Knocked my messen-
ger,
And fouted it away.
All, well. / only know I wait
Uutil that night may be,
When she shall slip through Slumber
Gate,
And laugh and run with me.
John Winwood in Smart Set.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-28
LIKE YET UNLIKE.

Have you ever noticed" she said
according to the New York Tribune,
how much the setting of person has
to do with your liking for them? Il
mean the place, or the people they are
with Some persons who are charming
In one situation are not at all attrac-
tive In another, although they them
selves may be precisely the same.
rem ember, for instance" she continued
pensively, failing in love in Germany,
and falling very much out OF 1t in Lon
don-all on account of the different
point Of view, for the man himself had
not changed, but my German soldier
baron, who seemed like hero of ro-
nance in Germany looked so queer
and different from the Englishmen
knew when he came over to see me In
civilians dress. that all my liking for
him vanished"
Yes, know how that u.s." answered
the man to whom she was speaking. II,
too, had the same experience. / hap
pened one year to spend a few weeks
on the coast of Maine, and there was
little maiden there in a pink sunbonuet,
who was too fetching for anything.
She was spending the summer with
her people, plain sort of parties who
didn't much count. Well, we became
great friends, and / came very near
making great fool of myself. Fortu-
nately, however, / waited to make sure
of my feelings. but ] was most impa-
tent for her return to New York, and
called Immediately Well, had a
shock! Gowned in a New York street
dress she was a different creature-and
her home looked stuffy and altogether
unattractive. I had. intended asking
my sisters to call upon her, but gave
up that idea at once, and, although l
nv nf ArlxIa
that visit was my first and last, yet
the girl was undoubtedly the same nice
little thing that l had so nearly lost
my heart to In the summer. 1t Just
shows, as you say, what creatures of
circumstances we all are!"
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-28
BATIIOS.

Suppose you were taking a bath"
"Well?"
land suppose you lost the soap in
the tub
mo, no! never did such foolish
thing"
"Of course, understand; but just
suppose you did"
That's absurd, l never did such
thing. l tell you; it is impossible to
suppose itl''
Now, listen-just for the sake of ar
gument, let us suppose that you lost
the soap, while"
But, sir. will not agree to an abb
surdity for the sake of argument or
anything else! Go away l don't
want to argue with you!"
II don't care whether you do or not!
1 insist upon arguing about that
soapl"
Then, confound it, go out and argue.
with a wood pile, or a horse-post. or
anything else that can't get away from
your
"You talk like a bone-headed fool! I
don't believe you know what soap is.
anyway"
"Sr. you are -"
(Curtain)
Moral 1t takes two to make quar-
rel but almost any two will do
January Smart Set.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-28
CHARMING COLLARS ron GIRLS.
Mufiers and Chokers, Stocks and
Turnovers, Are in Vogue.

Turnovers, Are in Vogue.
In spite of the dropping effects OF
shoulders and sleeves which leave un-
broken one of the most charming lines
of the figure, there is a pronounced
tendency in new collars to disregard
the curve of the neck. says the Chi
cago Inter-Ocean. IL began last sum-
mer in the Elton with it's turnover of
stiff linen and broad circular line, and
has developed into a muffiing choker,
whose upward progress is happily
curbed by the ears. Fortunately, II is
only to the woman with a long neck
that such a style iE possible, and TO
few of them is the fashion a becoming
one.
The little turnover collar which be-
gan long ago as a modest accessory is
taking on new importance. When Il
appeared on bargain counters many
moons ago marked al humble figures
It's Punishment was confidently pre-
dicted. But with fall openings Il crop
ped nD more elaborate and costly than
ever. and in winter displays II figures
not only IN point and duchess laces
and IN exquisite haud-wr0uRbt nlulls,
but IN deep shades. embroidered Iay-
isbiy With colOred silks and metallic
threads Collars ~ the last order are
worn over soft silk scarfs. the latter
plated in front and tied 81 Baftv
bow 81 che back.
For The 0i1 with def fingers these
are hsifyeu dayE for With bif ~
nne fabric and a few sisps ~ SILK shs
can eefOWplisb no enc ~ stunning 80
HuitE. fhen. TOO. the nuititugs ~ De-
signs in modalli0ns aud applications "
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-28
CONCERNING HUM OR.
And Its UndesirabiIity as Femf-
nine Quality.

"Humor." quoth the sententious man.
according to tie New York CONNER
cial Advertiser lis one OF the most
dangerous qualities to possess, but
when, as i'm rare Instances. 1t is in
the possession OF a woman IL becomes
the most unpopular as well as one OF
the most dangerous qualities In the
world"
WHY Simply because women with
out hunor hate the woman with hu-
NOR because she refuses 10 take them
and their little weaknesses and foibies
seriously. They detest her because she
laughs ~ them. and they distrust osr
Deraufe they cannot understand her.
The woman with humOT ID distilled and
feared by men. They are vain enough
30 went 10 be- aaored and looked 10 -.
This the huuofous woman VIII nor Do.
she may nke men and admire them,
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-28
AN INTERESTING FAMILY.

A, teacher. says the New Orleans
Picayune, asked her class to name i've
different members of the cat family.
Nobody answered till at last one little
girl raised her hand
WELL" said the teacher, encourag-
ingly.
Father cat, mother cat, and three
little kittens"
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-28
WOMAN'S BEST AGE.
People Have Discovered Again That
ia netxyeen 80 and 30.

There's no mistake about II. says the
New York Sun. To be young. TO be
IN the first flush of youth. is no longer
fashionable.
The fashionable age now for a woman
- between 80 and 40. Have not their
lnajesties. the King and Queen OF Eng
land, given notice that the young per-
son IL not 10 monopolize social atten-
TOM
The doctrine ~ middle age IL being
lfeaehed IA London. and from the IN
hFrinost centres Of Mayfair exclusive
ness 10 outer circles 81 bohfinianisin
ne women Aho are the most popular
re those who haze lived, The same
" rue ~ New YORK.
N q hard AZ Eei "a tbs reason roy
'"'s Inversion - faneg. honsDoey says
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-28
HAS soUANDERED A MILLION.
Sums Earned and spent by John l.
Sullivan.
From an Exchange

From an Exchange.
Reciting interesting anecdotes of his
career and relating incidents of his
travels while a professional pugilist,
John Lawrence Sullivan. once the most
famous boxer who ever donned a glove.
would not impress one as being the
man who had thrown away fortune.
His latest escapade in Boston, where
he is alleged TO have spent a whole
day in throwing money about the
streets, recalls the immense fortune he
has squandered since the memorable
day in 1882 when he defeated Paddy
Ryan, at Richburg. Miss.
Some interesting figures OF the
money made by Sullivan can be found
in the following table, which is a care
full compilation of the different amounts
he won during his long ring and tour
ing career:
May 16. 1SS1-John Flood, Yon-
kers. N. Y, eight rounds ...$ $50
Feb. Z. 1Ss2-Paddy Ryan, Mis-
sissippi, nine rounds. ..... 5000
New York, four rounds. -. 1900
May IA. 1Ss3-charley Mitchell,
New York, three rounds, stop
ped .......1.. ................... 5000.
Aug. 6, l883--Herbert A. Slade
("Maoir'D, New York, three
rounds ....................... 14.OoO
Tour of the country under Pat
sheedy's management 80. 500. 900
June 80 1SS4-Failed to meet
Mitchell, New York, money
split ......................... 5000
Nov. 10, 1s84--John NJ. Latin,
New York, three rounds . 1900
Nov. II. 1SS4-Alf. Greenfield,
New York. four rounds -. 1900
Jan. H. 1SS5-Ah Greenfield,
Boston. four rounds. ... 1000
Jan. 10, 1s85-Paddy Ryan, New
York, thirty seconds. ... 1900
June 10, l8S5-Jack Burke, Chi
cago, five rounds. ........... $500
Aug. 20. 1sS5-Dominick Mccall
frey, Cincinnati, six rounds. 1I,000
Nov. 10, lSS5-Paddy Ryan, San
Francisco, three rounds.... 5000
Jan. 1s, 18S7-Patsy Cardiff, Min
neapolis, six rounds (broke his
arm) ...................~...... 5000
Dec. Q, 1SS7-Started tour Of
England and Ireland. manage
ment OF Harry Phillips. m 100 600
March 10, IsSS-charIey Mitchell,
IN France .+........t.sssss..s...
July 8, IS8s-Jake KIIrain. In
Mississippi ..................... 1900
During issO--successful theatre
cal tour ....,......,..,.....,,. 1900
During lS9l--Austraiian tour. d. 1900
Sept. :. ls9z-Logt 10 James ].
AaS NTH u isss--Te,1 sbsrtsy
New York. no decision ........ 1000
Benefits at different times. .... 10000
Total about ......,.,,.........s $4,000
Ia this table no account A. taken u
a number ~ other money earning
things IA which sullivan has enFaNea.
He bns received - various fiI4os :
world ~ valuable presents end in macy
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-28
THE cLuB HUSBAND.


Club women have greatly enjoyed
the suloey pronounced on the club hus-
hand by one ~ their number ~ re-
4 snf sufnber II their nation organ, me
f'ltlbp oman. Buf women who are not
meiBberf ~ clubs MI enjoy 4 equaily
veii. for obey afe, in many Instances
I,let a. busy ln churfh work, o. music,
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-28
SIMPLE SALADS
FOR APPETITES
THAT ARE IADED

Receipts That Should Find Favor
in Catering to PalateS A-weary
of Much Sweetness--Clear Di-
rectionS for. Reliable Salad
Dressings and Combinations Of
Ingredients Easy to Obtain.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-28

~Jescher Johnny, you hgge been .
very nepfhiy BOY ene eheii have -
EEL your mother
dohnny' Guess Df'd better kaeo ffe
AefJff ~ DuleflFe ~ 4 fors ~ iel
p hfrf dung ~ comes i4one liogtsa
1feRaerlDt
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-28
WHY THE SERMON PLEASED HER.

A preacher. says the Kansas City In
dependent was telling about the
Fathers tender wisdom in caring for
us all He illustrated by saying that
the Father knows which of us grows
best in sunlight and which of us must
have shade.
You know you plant roses in the
sunshine" he said land heliotrope and
geraniums, but IL you want your fuch-
sias to grow they must be kept In a
shady nook"
After the sermon. which the clergy
man hoped would be a comforting one,
woman came up to him, her face
shining with pleasure that was evil
IDENTIFY true.
"Oh, DR.. -, l am so grateful for
that sermon" she said, clasping the
clergyman's hand and shaking it
warmly.
His pleasure was stirred for a mo-
ment, while he wondered what tender
place in her heart and life he had
touched. Only for a moment, though.
Yes" she went ON fervently. II
never knew before what was the mat
ter with my fuchsias"
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-28

all sorts offer possibilities that are
practically endless.
Tabs and stoles are stu to the fore,
and stocks with dropping ends are
very much liked For tailor-made
shirt-waists. this style, stitched severe
ly and finished with tiny buttons. is
particularly useful. Scarfs tied in
smart bows. or with ends dropping
straight are worn with all sorts of
costumes
For the short neck a plain stock of
the same material as the bodice is apt
to be most becoming. If, however. a
pretty stock TO tighten dull costume
Is wanted, deep pointed front is US
ually best. The wisp of tulle continues
in favor and is worn. as best suits its
wearer at the back or front of the
neck, or even at the side. The scarf
bow. too, is "A movable decoration and
appears in the front or the back. as
best serves the purpose.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-28

in this table no account ~ taken "
number ~ other money earning
things IN which sullivan has engaged.
He bias received 81 various times 4
world ~ valuable presents, and in macy
cases he yaYeied IN state. without 4
cent ~ expense ~ himself and his in-
mediate party. ip fbaf way. ha1 SUI
hyan been ioeIlned ~ b. blt careful
iu thf nleftef ~ keeping hold IN some
~ NE money. he insight today have 4
m9fe thap s0nfofisDle fortune
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-28

Mayonaise of Celery.-cut into bits
the white. tender part of celery, and
pour over 1t the mayonaise dressing
as directed for salmon. This is par
ticularly suitable for teas or lunch
cons.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-11-13
Sudden Death.

Coroner Renick and Prosecuting
Attorney Horn we're called to Amor.
EFT early Thursday morning to view
the body Of Edward Penny, who had
died suddenly in the mail wagon,
while on his way home from Butler
the day before. Edward Penny was
about 25 years OF age and had serv-
ed three years in the army in the
Philippines. He was apparently
vigorous and strong
Wednesday morning he rode to
Butler in the mail wagon and was in
town about two and one half hours.
and started on the return home with
the mail carrier After getting start
ed he took sick and was induced to
" down in the = -. the wag-
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-11-13
KILLED IN HIS OFFICE.
DR.. W. H. KimberIin, the 0Cu-
list, Shot to Death bv
"a Patient.
TURNS PISTOL ON HIMSELF.

Turns PISTOL ON HIMSELF.
X. c. Star, 18th.
Dr. ". Fl. Kimberlin, an eye spe.
cialist, was shot and instantly killed
by John Scanlon ABOUT 2 o'clock
this afternoon.
Srahlon then placed the revolver
to the side OF his own head and COM
mitted suicide.
The double tragedy occurred in the
office of DR.. kimberlin on the second
floor OF the building at the southeast
corner Of Eighth and Campbell
streets. Scanlon left note which
wasIound on the dresser in the room.
1t accused DR.. Kimberlin OF having
ruined his eyes and gave this as the
motive for the crime. The note was
az follows:
NOTE LEFT ny sCANLoN.
Notify my brother at city hall l did
this because he destroyed my syes.
Tom, you will find enough money in
my room to pay expenses, in little
drawer on top Of dresser. Tell faith
er, sister and brother that | love
them all and hope We will meet in
heaxln.-Y Your loving Bro,
"JoHN SCANLoN
., Sc the suit that | have in locker.
They are good enough for me"
Thu shots attracted clerks from the
Model drug store beneath DR.. Kim
berlin's office. When they reached
the room, both men we're dead. DR..
kimberlin had been shot in the body.
Nearly half IF Scanlon's head had
been blown off. The bodies lay with
in a few feet OF each other.
Dr. kimberlin was well known in
Butler, having made this town for a
number OF years.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-11-13
List Your Property.

If you want to dispose of your
farm, lei me sell it for yeu;; If you
want to- exchange it for land in west
ern Kansas and get three to six acres
for one, l will make an effort to do
SO. l will be at Adrian Nov. 18th.
Rich Hill Nov IA, and W. o. Alike
sons law office in Butler Nov. 18th.
Come in on the above dates and list
your property or write me giving de-
scription, price and terms. l think
l can sell or exchange your farm for
you, if the price is right. Cheap
transportation to western Kansas
Nov. Is. E. B. ATKINSON,
51-tf Grainfield, Kan.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-11-13
SHYLOCk

Shylock was the man who
..'anted a pound of human
lash. There are many
,''iylocks now, the GONZALES
cent, the consumptive, the
'ickly child, the pale young
woman, ali want human flesh
and they can 81 it-take
SCOTS Emulsion.
SCOTS Emulsion is flesh
md blood, bone and muscle.
tfeeds the nerves, strengthens
nc digestive organs and they
led the whole body.
For nearly thirty years
,cott's Emulsion has been the
great giver of human flesh.
We will send you couple Of
ounces free.
SCOTT & BOVINE. Chemists.
<oo-415 Pearl Street. New YORK;
SOC and $500; all druggists.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-11-13
Goes Like Hot Cakes.

s "The fastest selling article have
in my store" writes druggist Z. T
Ninth, of Davis, KY, ''is DR.. Kings
New Discovery for consumption,
coughs and colds, because it always
cures. In my six years OF sales it
has never failed. | have known it to
save sufferers from throat and lung
diseases, who could get no help from
doctors or any other remedy"
Mothers rely on it, best physicians
prescribe it, and II. L. Tucker guar
antees satisfaction or refund price.
Trial bottles free. Regular sizes, soc
and 81.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-11-13

Many a man is
similarly starved
out of business.
His digestion is
impaired. His
food does not
nourish him, and
for lack of
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-11-13
Startling, But True.

IF every one knew what a grand
medicine DR.. Kings New Pills is
writes D. II, Turner, Dempseytown,
Pa, you'd sell all you have in a
-dsy-fwe- weeksIu has made a
new man OF me-" lnfallible for con-
stipation, STOMACH and liver trou-
bles. 25c mt ii. L. fuckers drug
store.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-11-13
Piano Tuning.
To whom it may concern:

TO whom it may concerns:
This certifies that the bearer, +.
NJ. Skaggs, has done considerable
work for us, and We always found
his tuning and repairing perfectly
done. We consider him an honest
and perfectly reliable workman and
anyone entrusting work to his care
are sure it will be done satisfactorily.
W. W. KIMBALL & Co.
Manufacturer OF pianos and organs,
thicagO, til. BY ", ii, tUTTEK.
soft Leave orders at Day House.