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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-16

One of these was floating about 50 yards
from the shore below, and on it sat a
figure dressed in red, with fur hat and
white hair and whiskers.
by gum" said Hartwell; Il blieve
it is Sanity Claus!"
There amt no such thing" said
Peter, land you know it, Gizzard. It's
some Teller dressed up
He hollered ter me-" said Abner.
There, he's holler'n ag'in."
What did he say, Spuds," said Hart
we'll, after they had listened for a mo-
ment.
said fer us ter take Gabe Blanchard's
dory and come and git him ashore"
''He swore, them said Peter; that
proves it amt Sanity Claus. Sanity Claus
wouldn't swear"
Eyes, he would" declared Abner,
stoutly, IF he was floatin' round the
Spring Hole on a cake of ice.''
Lets go git him off, anyhow" said
Hartwell, and they scrambled down the
bluff to the beach. Gabe Blanchard's
dory, which he used for visiting his oys-
ter bed, was anchored close to shore
The boys climbed in, and the two older
ones took the ores.
Hes settin' on his bag of presents, -
announced Abner, who was perched in
the bow II bet there s all kind of dandy
things in there"
''Hold on a minute" said Peter; "1've
thought of somethin'! Stop rowin', Giz-
card. Who are you?" he called to the
voyager.
The captain did not answer: He had
acquaintance in Orham, and he much
preferred that the news of his mishap
should not reach their ears. He was
trying to invent name, when Abner
saved him the trouble.
"Ain't you Sanity CLAUSE" called the
latter.
eyes, that's it; that's who I am"
cried Capt. Peters: I'm Sanity Claus. "
"What'll yer give us if we take yer
"Give yer? Give yer? Why, I'll give
yer each present out of my Bag
"ls that bag full Of presents?"
"Sartin."
"All right, then," cried the triumphant
"Spuds, well take yer of if yer'll give
us the whole bag FULL"
"The whole bag, full" gasped the in
dignant captain. why, you greedy lit
tie brats, I'll give yer what Paddy give
the drum, that's what I'll give yer. The
whole bag full! You come here and
put me ashore mighty quick
mot unless you give us that bag of
presents. If you're Sanity Claus you can
git lots more. Besides. you've been
mighty stingy ter me and Gizzard this
year. didn't want yer old rubber boots
and hist'ries, and he didn't want NO
worsted tippet, neither. Will yer give
us the bag?"
moi" roar'ed the captain.
"AH, right. Pull fer the shore, Giz-
zie."
The dory's bow swung toward the
beach, and the captain changed his mind.
It would be only temporary loan, he
argued. He could regain his property as
soon as he got aboard the dory.
I'LL give 'em ter ye," he called" Come
on, and take me or" IL
mot till we git them presents. Well
stay here, and you can undo the bag and
pitch 'em to us, one at time. H..r
+ 1t was CALLING. but to argue was use
less. The bag was opened. and the toys
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-16
HOME MADE
CHRISTMAS PRESENTS
FOR THE MAN OF THE FAMILY.
Christmas Present That Will Be
Appropriate for Him If
He Is q Smoker.

The choice of the Christmas gift for tho
man of the family is most perplexing
matter. There is nothing like the vice
choice there is when selecting for f-m-
ininity, and any suggestions in this line
are usually welcome. Of course, there
are the ever-necessary handkerchiefs
and ties one can present, and the average
man does not, as q rule, have an
over-supply of either Besides the
homemade handkerchiefs, hem-stitched
squares of very fine material are of de-
cided value; and if the gentleman were
to buy them at the stores he would have
to pay a pretty penny for them. But
most people prefer gifts Of greater now
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-16
FOR THE TRAVELLER.
Some Handy Little Cases They VIII
Greatly Appreciate as Christi
mas Presents.

Various little cases for travelling make
nice Christmas presents, though at first
thought one may consider them rather
unnecessary and tri1ing. They may not
come into use frequently, but when they
are wanted they are wanted badly. A.
washable case of linen with pocket for
the hair-brush and comb, another for
the toothbrush, a underlined one for
soap and wash-cloth, is a possession al.
most any traveller would take comfort
in. Then the fiat, inch-thick cushions
for safety pins of various sizes and COL
ors, is a suitable article, as is also a
small, well-furnished sewing bag Nor
need little case for stick-pins and other
small pieces of jewelry be counted super
fluous. Made of soft velvet and lined
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-16

tossed one by one into the hands of the
boys in the dory. The empty bag was
then thrown in, and the bankrupt Santa
Claus again demanded to be taken aboard
the dory. But the crafty Peter knew bet
ter than to allow it. He united the rope
from the dory's anchor and tossed the
free end to tn. captain.
Hold on ter that, and We'll tow yer
in," he said. "Abner, put them things
back inter the bag"
Slowly the dory with the ice cake in
tow neared the beach. AS the boats
bot touched the shore. Peter and Hart
we'll with the bag of presents between
them leaped to the sand and scampered
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-16

me Dag DoJ 0oe0So ana t0e 1919
tossed our one BY one TO the boys in the
decy.
up the face of the bluff BY the time the
captain had pulled his clumsy craft to
land they were high up on the crest of the
hill.
You young rascals!" roared the irate
skipper; I'll see you some other day.
There's good time comm"
Another than Capt. Shadrach Peters
would have returned to the schooner and
have postponed his call upon the widow
till more suspicious occasion, but the
skipper of the Guess Again was determi-
nation itself. He had said that he was
going there. and what he said he stood
behind. People knew him. He deter
mined to wear the wig and whiskers, as
they might serve to conceal his identity
should he meet any of his Orham &C.
Quaintances.
Little Abner Baker had not fled with
his elder brother and Hartwell, but had
hidden behind Blanchard's fish shanty
He had determined in his small brain
that the chance of gazing upon Santa
Claus did not offer itself twice in a life
time, and that he ought to make the best
| of it. He resisted the longing to examine
the contents of the bag, and when Capt
Peters started down the lane that led
! to Mrs. Bakers, Abner followed him.
Jimmie Ellis was leaning over his front
fence, and Abner hailed him. Come on,
Jimmie" he screamed. cts Sanity
| Claus!"
Jimmie's yell Of delighted surprise
brought out five other little Ellis hope
fuls, and the captains following grew in
numbers. He turned, saw his satellites,
and quickened his pace.
cts Sanity Claus!" screamed the chill
dren. "Hooray!"
Otis Gaines numerous progeny Joined
the troop. So did the Bellows youngsters.
The captains progress was becoming a
triumphal procession. Ahead, where the
houses were more numerous, windows
we're opening people were hurrying to
their front gates. Children were racing
from all directions. The skipper left the
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-16

they'll keep my ears warm. There, that's
all right. What in time are yer grin
MIN att"
"Oh, nawthin'," gasped the purple
faced Mr.. Small; II was only goin' ter
-ha-he-sneeze."
He tramped of into the darkness.
leaving his subordinate to roll about in
the bottom of the dory with his hands
tightly clasped over his mouth.
The captains walk began well. The
night air was crisp and bracing, the ice
appeared to be firm and to extend over
the entire surface of the pond. But one
cannot see far on dark night, and salt
water ice at its best is treacherous
stuff.
An hour later the stars were treated
to the somewhat unusual spectacle Of a
nautical Sanity Claus. seated upon his
pack in the middle Of floating cake of
ice. and expressing his opinion Of the
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-16
CHRISTMAS SENTIMENTS
BY Charles Dickens.


Christmas time! That man
must be misanthrope, indeed,
} IN whose breast something like
a jovial feeling is not reused
in whose mind some pleasant
} associations are not awakened
I by the recurrence of Christmas.
! There are few people who will
} tell you that Christmas is not
to them what it used to be; that
each succeeding Christmas has
D found some cherished hope or
happy prospect of the year be-
; fore, dimmed or passed away:
that the present only serves to
4 remind them of reduced circum-
stances and straitened incomes
D of the feasts they once be-
I slowed on hollow friends, and
3 of the cold looks that meet them
now, in adversely and misfor.
tune.
; Never heed such dismal rem.
iniscences. There are few men
who have lived long enough in
B the world, who cannot call up
such thoughts any day in the
< year. Then do not select the
merriest of the three hundred
and sixty-tive, but draw your
chair nearer the blazing fire,
and thank God it's no worse.
Our life on it, but your Christ
mas shall be merry, and your
I New Year happy one.
BY Charles Dudley Warner.
; 1t is impossible to conceive of
any holiday that could take the
place of Christmas, nor, indeed.
would 1t seem that human wit
could invent another so adapted
= to humanity. The obvious in
: tentlon of it is to bring togeth.
or, for a season at least, all men
; in the exercise Of common
4 charity and feeling of good
will, the poor and the rich, the
successful and the unfortunate.
i that all the world may feel that
= in the time called tho truce Of
God the thing common to all
men is the best thing in life.
b BY Hamilton w. Mabfe.
2 He who does not see in the
legend of Santa Claus a beauti-
, full faith on one side and the
naive embodiment of a divine
= fact on the other is no. fit to
have a place at the Christmas
board. For him there should be
= neither carol nor holly nor mis-
2 tletoe; they only shall keep the
feast to whom all these things
; are but the outward and visible
? signs of an inward and spir:tua,
4 grace.
? BY Matthew Henry.
4 We put ourselves in the way
) Of divine visits, when we EN-.
2 ploy ourselves in honest bust.
= ness. Tidlngs of Christ's birth
: were brought to the shepherds,
4 when they were keeping their
\ flocks.
? BY Margaret Fuller Ossili.
= If ever there was an occasion
; when the arts could become all
Z but omnipotent in the service of
= holy thought it is this OF the
birth OF the child Jesus.
BY Edward Everett.
: May this hallowed and gra.
4 cious time ditfuse its innocent
cheer through every family ci..
D Gle. and scatter its bounties
largely among the children of
want!
by George Macdonald.
; My heart was glad that Christ
2 mas eve-just IS il the Babe
had been coming again to US
that same night. And is He not
. always coming to us afresh in
= every chlidnke feeling that
) awales in the hearts of His PEG.
Z pie? |.@s= 3s9s.s;s ..ls....i5j
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-16
Mince Pie History.

Christmas mince pie was originally
a compound O. the choicest spices and
edible productions of the orient. 1t
was eaten in commemoration of the
offerings of the three wise men who
carried rare spices, frankincense and
myrrh from afar to the infant Christ
born in the manger,
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-16

lane and began to run across the fields.
His whooping pursuers did likewise, and
the chase was on.
1t led over hills and through bushes
Across the surface of frozen, flooded
cranberry swamps, and over stone walls
and fences. The crowd now included
men as we'll as boys, and the shouting
was tremendous. The fur hat was left
hanging on the wild cherry Dough which
scraped itoff. One fur-topped boot stuck
in the mud, when the foot which it
adorned broke through the ice of Ziby
Fishers ditch. The knees OF the red
trousers were scraped through on the
frozen hummocks of Nickerson's field
It was a painting, ragged wreck of a
Santa Claus, who, after shaking off his
pursuers in the pine grove behind the
Widow Bakers domicile, crept down in
the shadow of the stone wall and lodged
in at the kitchen door.
The kitchen was empty, and the skip
per sat down in chair and regained his
breath. His temper was entirely gone,
but 1t was some satisfaction to know that
he had reached his destination unrecog-
nized.
They may find out about it after
ward" he soliloquized: ''but mebbe I'll
have somethin' ter show fer it then"
He heard voices in the parlor and sur
missed that they were those of the widow
and her boys, but, when he tiptoed to
the door and peeped through the crack,
he saw that he was mistaken.
The widow was there. but the boys were
not. She was talking with man whom
Peters did not know, but whom he dis
liked at first sight. He was q fat, smil-
ing. smooth-shaven fellow. and q glib
talker. It was plain that he was very we'll
satisfied with himself, and thought every
one else shared his opinion, Then, too,
his chair was much TOO near the Widows,
and he beamed upon that lady in man
ner which the captain considered disgust
ing. - .~.-s.s -, - as-.t. "a
"Yes," said the smiling individual,
they cal'late he was an escaped lunatic,
though where he come from nobody
knows He was dressed In some sort Of
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-16

eiderdown flannel, trimmed with ribbon
and Misunderstanding 1t takes one and
one-half yards of flannel. Turn a half
inchhem on the right side all way around
the material, cut slit six inches deep
exactly in the middle of the length of the
material, and turn the edge over Gus
shown in the diagram) }, to form the neck.
At, K, turn the corners over and Join
with ribbon bows. Feathef-stitch, hem,
and turnover portions in silk, matching
coloJ Of ribbon. - III: s;s, 3 s.$ 5z5s
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-16
BOXES FOR CHRISTMAS.
Some That Are Very Easily Made and
Yet Are Useful for Many
Purposes.

Boys can get unselfsh now and ham
mer away at Christmas presents for vari-
Gus members of the family. They can
make little boxes, book shelves, toy
houses for sisters dolls - quite a
number of things - if they are at
all ingenious, have few tools,
and little material If wood be lacking,
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-16

".Sophrony.l Zee oisvays FsIf IL in my
tonsI &bof it ssouid b a eisososs 10 10
Q fokhsr t. them Isvo AeyS."
than all he dwelt upon his undying de-
votion for Sophronia. Baker.
!. But, Capt. Peters" said the blush
ing Sophronia. "how am I to know that
you really care for me?"
"How?" said the dilapidated sutton,
looking down at the remains of his
costume. How? Why. say, do you
think Id be da-that is, d'you think
Id be fool enough ter 60 and git this
way fer my health?" D.. ~ ~
4 Then the ring was brought forth and
exhibited. NJ - -.
why it says From Shadrach to So
phronia, said the widow, reading
the inscription.:s9t..I3s should like ter.
know. Capt. Peters" she added with q
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-16
STICK-PIN CASE.

with eiderdown it makes suitable re-
ceptacle for this purpose. Embroider a
monogram on the outside, and fasten
with ribbons to tie when the case is
rolled up. A small pocket for rings may
be added, and the pocket should have
flap that can be securely fastened: the
common patent fasteners are secure
enough to use.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-16
He Helped Some One.

mo-" he said, disconsolately, 81
wasn't able to do anything for Christ.
mas
"Why not?"
ooh, l only had little money, and
I put it on tn. wrong horse"
well, don't feel downhearted, old
man. Your money probably helped
out somebody's Christmas all right
enough."-Chicago Evening Post.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-16
Not Ensily Appeased.

Ethel-Papa, why didn't Santa Claus
bring me pearl necklace?
Her Papa-I suppose he hadn't
enough to go round.
Then why didn't he come hero
first."-Jeweiers' Weekly.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-16

are stamped with the names OF the ia
vorite magazines of the person to whom
it is to be presented, and the lettering
may be embroidered in or painted on.
depending on the talent of the worker.
One of the most important things to be
considered in this case is the choice OF
colOrs and material. We would sug-
gest leather cloth (not real leather,
denim, linen, or canvas. Tan and
brown, brown and yellow, brown and
green, all would be very soft and rich,
and unobtrusive enough SO as not to
grow tiresome.
In homes where different magazines
are regular monthly visitors such a
present will be, greatly appreciated.
When designing case of this kind for
particular person it is we'll to keep in
mind some particular spot in some par
ticular room where it will fit and make
its colorings such as will be harmoni-
Gus with its surroundings. 1t will be
all the more appreciated if this is
done.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-16

negligee that she can slip into easily and
quickly, and some ladies include several
in their individual wardrobes. The one
shown in the accompanying design is
very pretty made of pale blue or pink
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-16

knitted Articles for Christmas.
Knitting has come into fashion again,
and hand-knitted articles are very much
the thing: sweaters, auto-jackets,
shawls, head-coveringsfor evening wear
out Of doors, vests, golf oekings. slippers,
purses, what not, but knitting has rival
stronger than itself in bead-work, and
this years Christmas tree will be loaded
with Indian work chains, chatelafnes
and f0bs.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-16
A PLACE FOR HAT PINS.

made of stiff canvas, the petals
of velvet stiffened with canvas, and
the center (the cushion) is of
frayed rope, covered with a net or q
crocheted silk cover. Green silk rib
bon is wound around the stem, and the
leaflets are of the same silk. To carry
out the semblance of a flower, put light
markings on the velvet petals. In max
ing, finish the center cushion part before
joining 1t to the body of the flower Draw
the net we'll over the rope part, so it will
be trim and neat when attached. Put
ring at the back by which to hang it, ~
it will serve its purpose better II fas-
tened firmly than If allowed to swing,
as 1t would do If suspended from ribbons.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-16
A DRESSING SACK.
Que That Is Easily Made and Is Never
Inappropriate as a Gift.

0 n e can easily
m Ike a dressing
sack, and this is a
gift that few would
consider inappropri-
ate. Almost every
woman and girl &C.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-16
WALL CASE FOR MAGAZINE.
An Appropriate Christmas Gift for
Anyone with Library
or Den.

Not many home
made affairs are SUI
fciently decorative
to place SO conspic-
uOusly on the wall;
but if the suggested
Christmas gift here
described be care
fully constructed, it
will pass muster for
library or den as
we'll as fill its pur-
pose of utility. 1t
is intended as a case
for magazines, for
the different peri
odicals that come
into the house. AS
shown in the pic
ture, it is long and
narrow in shape and
would fit in we'll in
some narrow space.
It's several rockets
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-16
BY Edward Everett.

May this hallowed and gra-
cious time ditfuse its innocent
cheer through every family ci..
Gle. and scatter its bounties
largely among the children of
want!
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-16
by George Macdonald.

My heart was glad that Christ
mas eve-just IS il the Babe
had been coming again to us
that same night. And is He not
always coming to us afresh in
every chlldnke feeling that
awales, in the hearts of His PEG.
pie? s.s%s= -:.5g..s3.e ! ls.....si5
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-24
outline of a Turkish Woman's Life

attired lovers VOWS. Jealousy is the SER
pent in the paradise of the Turk-it is the
besetting sin of the husband, while cum
ming is the most effective weapon OF the
wife, and the mysterious disappearance OF
many a warm-hearted European in Pera
and Gallipoli is applicable only as the out
come of both. A Christian man is not al
W to marry a Mohammedan girl I'M
less he first embraces Islam, but a Mus
sulman may wed one or more Christian
girls IL he feels so disposed. and even al
low them to remain faithful to their own
denomination.
When the wedding festivities, which are
solemn and wearisome. have come to an
end, the bethrothed pair are left face to
face. 1t is a dramatic moment. The BRIDE
groom offers the lady a present for the
favor she is about to bestow upon him-the
sight of her comedy or homely counte-
nance. It is then that something in the
nature of a Theatrical coup In a comedy
Continued on Page F1fteenl
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-24

take the places of the awful wives Of
olden times, enjoy extensive privileges.
dwell In luxurious apartments, growing fat
and looking young until 80, or dying OF
consumption at almost any age. Next come
the ikbals, or favorites-ladies who have
.gladdened the heart of their imperial mas
ter with a child; then the odal,sks and
others. the lowest run of the ladder being
occupied by the colored slaves, known as
djarls and treated as helots.
But the ordinary Turk is contented with
one spouse and a quiet life. And she is
chosen for him by his parents and hers.
Although she may surreptitiously get a
glimpse of him long before the marriage,
from behind the window lattice, he never
sees more of her than the irritating veil
and the ungainly sacklike garment that
dishgure her body while hiding her
charms. Incidence is Unborn in the Turk,
and it comes to the fore in love just as in
business. Hence there is no courtsniP. no
flirting, no sOul-thrilling glance, no
sOf; pressure OF the hands, and ferVently
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-24

of a few pashas, monogamy is winning the
battle.
Yfldiz Kiosk is undoubtedly still the focus
Of traditions OF the days when Islam was
young and hayward. The ~sultan's gorgeous
palace is a survival of the fairy-tale period
OF Turkish history. Hero awful mysteries.
Bluebeard tragedies. and. at times, even
superb comedies are still enacted, which
would seem wildly improbable if repre-
sented on the stage. Life and death are
sundered by a within. a word, a nod. Heavy
sacks now and again drop into the Bos-
phorus a few moments after the dark-eyed
maidens heve disappeared from the harem;
sudden and fatal illness follow coffee as
RAPIDLY as coffee succeeds dinner. and Abdul
Hamid plays the part of Fate to the i'm
mates OF the palace prisons. The fair part
ners of the padishah's joys and sorrows
arc as numerous as the latter, and are d.
vided into many classes. There are no law
fui wives. seeing that for over two CEN
turtles Turkish rulers have wholly ceased to
marry. The highest four ranks-cadinas-
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-24

mist. rurkey-nay, Islam itself-is wax
ing up, aplng western customs. DOMINIC
Christian garments, and generally march
ing With the times, reports a correspondent
of the London Telegraph. The picture we
used to ~conjure up OF n Turkish interior.
its soul-stealing atmosphere, its exquisite
luxury and the stately enchantress, whose
eyes were of unholy blue. toying with a
dulclmer or sweetly playing on a lutte. have
given place 20 very prosaic notions which
are much nearer the reality. To begin
with, polygamy is quickly dying out
throughout the non-C Christian world. In
Japan the crown prince has given an ex-
cellent example in his respect; In Persia
the shah has shown himself favorable to
retrenchment all rcund-even I'm the sane
tum OF his harem-and everywhere in Tur-
key. except at YildiE Kiosk and the houses
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-24

From dust of death and dew of tears
Upsprings the finest flower;
So blooms the daughter of the post
To crown Memorial hour.
She brings the tribute of the land
To deck it's deathless brave
What wonder if they thrill to feel
Her step beside each grave?'
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-24
The Day of the Dead

A THROBBING drum and shrilling fife
k Call through this morn of May,
49, The veteran thrills to youth again
The sad years drop away;
Again he's supple, strong and straight,
Part of a dauntless line
That sweeps the field and browns in cheers
The bullets fearsome whine.