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The Holly chieftain., 1903-12-18

Christmas in the South.


Fireworks are being shipped into all
parts OF the South for the Christmas
and New Year holiday celebrations.
says the New York Tribune. Large
consignments have been going out
every day during the past three or
four weeks, and these shipments will
continue until after Christmas. 1t
was estimated by two prominent local
dealers last week that not less than
100000 worth; of Roman candles,
rockets, pinwheels, crackers, torpe-
does and colored fire powder will be
set off south of the Mason and Dixon's
line during the last week of the dying
year. In the South the Christmas
celebration takes the place of the In
dependence day celebration. there be-
ing little demonstration there on the
Fourth Of July. This has been true
for many years, both of the cities and
country districts, but since the Span
ish-American war the people of the
South have entered more heartily into
the noisy observance Of the Fourth.
Colored folks will spend their last
dollar for firecrackers and rockets.
The Holly chieftain., 1903-12-18
Merry ChriStmas.

In the rush of early morning,
When the.red burns through the gray,
And the wiIltry world lies waiting
-, For the glory of the day,
Then we hear a fitful rustIing
Just without upon the stair,
See two small white phantoms coming,
) Catch the CLEAN of sunny hair.
Are they Christmas fairies stealing
Rows of Nttle socks to fill?
Are they angels floa ting hither
With their message of goodwill?
What sweet spell are these elves weaving
AS like 'larks they chirp and sing?
Are these pa ms of peace from heaven
That these lovely spirits bring?
Rosy feet upon the threshold,
Eager faces peeping through,
With the first red ray of sunshine,
Chanting cherubs come in view;
Mistletoei and cleaning holly,
. symbols of a blessed day,
In their chubby hands they carry,
Streaming all along the way.
Well we know them. never weary
OF this innocent surprise:
Waiting. watching listening always
With full hearts and tender eyes
While our little household angels.
White and golden In the sun,
Greet us with the sweet old welcome
Merry Christmas, every oneu'
Louise Alcott
The Holly chieftain., 1903-12-18
Holly the "HoIy" Tree.

In the middle of the Forest of Dean.
England, there stands building call
ed the Speech House, around which
grows a numler of old holly trees.
They We're looked upon by the folk
or the locality with SO much venera-
ton that, SO recently as 1880. boughs
were cut from them and used to take
the place of the Testament in swear
ing in witnesses In the adjoining
court. 1t is said that the ancient Brit
ons held the tree as sacred, and plant
ed it round their villages in Cornwall
When holly came to be coupled with
Christmas other notions prevailed. In
Rutlandshire it was thought unlucky
to bring it into the house before
Christmas. In the Western shires the
branches were taken home from the
churches which they had adorned and
Kept for luck during the following
year. School boys used to make bird
lime by chewing the bark. Because
the leaves of its lower branches are
more spiny than those of the upper.
the tree escapes damage from cattle,
which cause harm to most trees. Deer,
how sver, attack it.-Little Folks.
The Holly chieftain., 1903-12-18
Celebration at Lima, Peru,

Probably the most gorgeous Christ.
mas spectacle in the world takes
in Lima, Peru, where wonderful pro-
cession several mnes long winds
through the streets, bearing figures
of hundreds of saints and the sacred
pictures of the cathedral Many thou
sands of soldiers in their bright uni
forms, Indian women, decked with
ribbons and flowers, and asses heavily
laden with choice fruits and harness
ed with strings CT golden bells all ap.
pear in line, and on stands passed
by the parade are representations of
scenes from the Nativity. At night
the whole city makes merry with gui.
tars. castanets and weied native
dances, and the celebration ends with
great public feasts where rich and
poor exchange greetings
The Holly chieftain., 1903-12-18
Christ's Birthplace.

According to an article by Paul
Carus in The Open Court, Chicago, the
apocryphal gospels tell somewhat
different story of Christs birth from
the canonical books. According to the
former, Christ was born in cave and
thence transferred to stable, where
the OK and ass worshiped him, while,
according to the canoEical gospels,
the Nativity takes place In stable.
The apocryphal legends proved so
strong that in spite of the canonical
version of the story, cave near Beth
lehem came to be finally regarded as
the place Of the Nativity, and a
church was erected on the spot to
commemorate the event and still
stands as a lasting monument OF this
belief.
The Holly chieftain., 1903-12-18

Don't you know ttat Defiance
Starch besides being absolutely supe-
rior to any other, is put up 16 ounces
in package and sells at same price
as 12-ounce packages of other kinds?
The Holly chieftain., 1903-12-18

Hundreds of dealers say the extra
quantity and superior quality OF De-
aance Starch is fast taking place CT
all other brands. Otners say they
cannot sell any other starch.
The Holly chieftain., 1903-12-18
Feet comfortable Ever Since,

81 suffered for years with my feet. A friend
recommended ALIENS FOOT-EASE. /
used two boxes of the powder, and my feet
have been entirely comfortable ever since.
ALIENS F'OOT-EASE is certainly god
send to me. VIM. j.. Swormstedt, Washing
ton, D. Gu Sod by all Druggists, 2lc,
The Holly chieftain., 1903-12-18

The California life convict who has bee,
ordered to appear and receive anothe
sentence at the end of one hundred year
says he will see the court in hades first.
The Holly chieftain., 1903-12-18

Successfully used by Mother Gray. nurss
h the Children's Homs ia New York. cure
Constipation. Feverishness. Bad Stomach.
Teething Disorders. move and regulate the
Bowels and Destroy Worms Over 30 .OOOte+
timonials. At all Druggists. 2Ic. Sample
The Holly chieftain., 1903-12-18

storekeepers report that the extra
quantity, together with the superior
fdality of Defiance Starch makes 1t
next to impossible to sell any Other
brand.
The Holly chieftain., 1903-12-18
How's This ?

VnnIcher One Hundred Dollars Reward for any case
Of fstagrh that cannot he cureu by Halls Gattarh
Cure FL, CHENEY a. co.. Props, Toledo q.
Ws the und ,rsig:Iet have known + j. Cheney for
TIE last Is years believe him perfectly honorable
in all bnslness .trasactons and hnancisly able to
carry out any obligations made by their arm.
WEsr d. TauAK Wholesale Druggists Toledo o.
WALpING, KiNNAN MARVIN, Wholesale Drug
gists, Toledo, q.
UsTs Catorrh Cure "a taken Internally, acting
6rectIy upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the
.yAtem. Testimonials sent Tree. Pncs 1oc per
kDttie. Sold by all Druggists.
Hals Family Pills are the best
The Holly chieftain., 1903-12-18

" If you have smoked a Bulheed seen
cigar you know how good they are. /
you have not: better try one.
The Holly chieftain., 1903-12-18

n Everybody would Let we'll enough
Ene' half the doctors would starve.
The Holly chieftain., 1903-12-18

st beats air how good cigar you can
buy for 6 cents If you buy the right
brand, Try ''Bu1lhead."
The Holly chieftain., 1903-12-18
Union Pacific Holiday Rates,

Between all stations in Colorado. tn,
Union Pacific will sell tickets Dec. a. %
81. and Jan. l. at rate of one fare fol-
round trip. No tickets sold for less thar
90 cents. however. Tickets good for re
turn up to and including Jan. 4. 1904. See
ticuIars. '
The Holly chieftain., 1903-12-18

'Bon't we all look out for number
one?" Il know widow who is look
Ing out for number ,wo."
The Holly chieftain., 1903-12-18

"Our climate Is so damp that we raise
nothing but umbrellas" "Pshaw. We
never raise umbrellas here. They are al.
WAYS up"
The Holly chieftain., 1903-12-18

What does Shakespeare mean by
wise saws'?" 81 suppose he refers to
those that have cut their eye teeth
The Holly chieftain., 1903-12-18

smile of satisfaction goes with one (
BaXter's "Bullhead' 6-cent cigara.
The Holly chieftain., 1903-12-18

isn't it funny? The Turks swear by
the beard of the prophet?" ''Then ] sup
pose If barber were to cut off the
prophets beard there would be no swear
The Holly chieftain., 1903-12-18

Dealers say that as soon as a Gus.
toner tries Defiance Starch 1t is i'm.
possible to sell them any other cold
water starch. It can be used cold
or boiled.
The Holly chieftain., 1903-12-18

Wagge-Does the story end happily
Henpeck-No; they get married in tht
last chapter.
The Holly chieftain., 1903-12-18

How are you. old fellow?" USED up;
Just managing to keep out of the grave" "
"oh. I'm sorry to hear that"
The Holly chieftain., 1903-12-18

Eastern Artist-Is 1t possible for man
who Is. clever with the brush to make q
living here? Chicago Citizen-Yes. ii he
is a bootblack,
The Holly chieftain., 1903-12-18

ITS an old saying that an onion a day
keeps the doctor away. Yes; and ever
body else"
The Holly chieftain., 1903-12-18

First Tramp-.Did We hear of that Chi
cago doctor who says bathin' is un-
heaithyT' "Pshaw! Any fool ought to
know that"
The Holly chieftain., 1903-12-18

Mira. wInslow's SGothlng Syrup.
tofchi.drcn teethln, softcns the gums, reduces In
raumStion, aays pain. cures wind coc. Isl abottls.
The Holly chieftain., 1903-12-18

Gardeners should keep posted on cur
rant literature.
The Holly chieftain., 1903-12-18
OMIT Coughing.

Why cough. when FOR 25c and tbs
notice you get 25 doses OF an abso-
luteIy guaranteed cough cure in tablet
form, postpaid. DR.. SIiiRVIN CO.
LA CROSSE. WIS. CIV. y. U.)
The Holly chieftain., 1903-12-18

To Cure a Cold in One day.
Take Laxative Bromc Qhinine Tablets, All
druggistsrefund money if itfails to cure 2oc-
The Holly chieftain., 1903-12-18

Why do you dislike that blind man so
much!" He's the worst grumbler ] ever
met-finds fault with everything he sees. ;"
The Holly chieftain., 1903-12-18

A man seldom sees perfect man
without the aid of a mirror.
The Holly chieftain., 1903-12-18

<v0ur Bachelors club what Is the
for marrying?" Marriage"
The Holly chieftain., 1903-12-18

hYhe secret of the popularity of Bakers
eqllhead" 9-cent cigar is revealed in one
sNk-"Qua1Ny"
The Holly chieftain., 1903-12-18

Piso's Cure for Consumption Is an infallibb
medicine for coughs and colds.-N. w. SAMUEL.
Ocean Grove, N. j., Feb. II, 1000
The Holly chieftain., 1903-12-18

- You object to William? Is he
op4 butcher?' II suppose It's be-
S&y4 got in the habit OF grumblins
l. n b1lls."
The Holly chieftain., 1903-12-18

weak, was short OF breath and was
and my limbs were badly swollen.
zone doctor told me it would finally
turn to Br.ght's disease. l was laid
*up at one time for three weeks.
4had not taken Doan's Kidney Pills
more than three days when the dis
tressing echiag across my back. dis
appeared and later all the other symp-
toms left me-"
sr sale by all druggists. Price so
Hlts per box. Foster-Milburn Co..
Buffalo, N. Y
The Holly chieftain., 1903-12-18

What's the use of horse with a
4 pedigree IL he's the last of the race?
The Holly chieftain., 1903-12-18
ANo-Ac1 LIFT SAVED.

Mrs. C. W.
Fooks OF Sails
bury, Md, wife
of C. w.
Foolss. sheriff
Of Wicomico
County. says:
Il S u II e r e d
W ith kidney
complaint for
eight y ar S.
II came on me
gradually. l
felt tired and
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1903-01-28
THE BOY TURNED OUT.
knowledge Gained at First Hand, In
HA Case. Was Not Easily
Forgotten.

He was boy of IL who was at the ZOO
with his father to see the sgats, and az
they stood before the cage occupied BIZ
the chimpanzee the boy inquired:
Father, do them things like boys%
"Mebbe they do, my son." replied the
father; but | guess 1 wouldn't git too
near"
But that one wants to shake hands"
shake
Don't you think he wants to be
"Mebbe SO. but you kin jest wink at
him to let him know how you feel.'
That didn't exactly satisfy the boy, how
ever. The Chin" insisted on reaching
out his black paw for a friendly grip, and
while the fathers back was turned the
lad extended his hand, says the Boston
Globe.
Next instant his bowls caused a rush
OF the crowd to see what was the matter.
and. as ne held up finger which was bitten
to the bone and danced about, the father
produced a handkerchief to tie it up and
explained to the people:
He's my son Claudus, and he's a great
hand to find out things He's Just found
out that them critters hev teeth, and if he
ever gifts over this, he won't never want to
shake hands with no more monkeys"
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1903-01-28
ENOUGH AS GOOD AS FEAST.
When We Eat More Than We Need
the stomach Ia Sure to Cry Out
Against 1t.

1t seems to be very hard for people
to strike happy medium when it
comes to eating. Some eat too much
and some too little, although the lat
ter is rare fault. 1t is indeed a temp
tation to eat more than is wise, when
we have our favorite dishes served to
us in attractive form; but we are so
much better for it afterward that a
little self-denial is amply repaid. saws
the Home Magazine. 1t is we'll to stop
when one has had a moderate amount,
with the satisfaction that no i'll effects
may be dreaded from overeating. Chill
dren Will often eat just as much
as is allowed them, regardless of need;
and we all know that when all other
means of amusement fail them, there
is always the pantry to interest their
capacious stomachs. Nature will re-
bel when imposed upon, and our di-
gestive systems, when clogged from an
excess of food, become most burden
some and even vindictive. Not only a
sense of discomfort is felt, but actual
pain may result and a weakened sys-
tenn requires years of self-denial and
most abstemious habits to resume its
natural condition, Not all the wealth
of Arabia will compensate for the
woes of a dyspeptic, and as a people
the Americans are noted for their
abused stomachs-either from over
eating, from improper foods or from
eating too fast, and sometimes all
three. We might well take heed and
ask ourselves if we are guilty of any
of these faults, for we must pay the
penalty in some way if we are, and dys-
peptics are very uncomfortable people
themselves, to say nothing of the fact
that they are often most uncomfor-
table company. Nothing will sour
ones disposition SO quickly as an at
tack of indigestion, and wise writer
once said that his recipe for a humani-
tartan was as follows: "Take a good
conscience and perfect Digestion; adj
minister one good dinner and mix well
and the result will be an optimist."
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HIS Fathers Exau,1..

Army and navy officers are enjoying
well-known retired officer who is a familia r
figure at several clubs in Washington. This
officer has son of considerable promise.
but of tender years. A few years ago. so
the story goes, the officer married q for
tune and soon after discovered that he had
heart disease and went on the retired list.
Jack" said a visitor to the SON the Other
day, what are you going to be when Won
grow up! Well" said the eight-year:old
with grave elaboration, eve been think.
ing OF that for some time and think that
when I'm man I'll get heart disease and 90
on the retired list, just like papa."-C6i.
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The Pe-ru-na Almanac.

The druggists have already been sup.
piled with Peruna almanacs. There is
sure to be a great demand for these al.
manacs on account of the articles on astrol-
ogy which they contain. The subject Of
astrology is very attractive one to most
people. The articles on astrology in the
Peruna almanac have been furnished by
very competent astrologist, and the men
tai characteristics of each sign is given,
constituting almost complete horoscope.
A list of questions and answers on astrol-
o6gy sent free, upon request. There will
druggist for one early before they are all
gone.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1903-01-28
ON A JERSEY LIGHTSHIP.
IL Ii Peaceful Life and Not Such q
Hard One In the Stanch Craft
on Cape May.

When the winter storms sweep
along the south Jersey coast air the
sea is covered with heavy mantle OF
fog and driving snow, there is borne
shoreward on the wind a mournful
boo-o-o, boo-o-o, boo-o-o.
Sailrs out on the storm-tossed wa
tiers know it as they do the voice of
their dearest friend. 1t is Old A speak
ing. There is not much harmony in the
tones, but they have guided thousands
OF ships to safety, says the New York
Sun.
No. A is also known as the Northeast
End lightship, and her foghorn makes
the boo-o-o. For more than half
century she has warned vessels away
from the treacherous shoals whose
outer edges she marks. And she is
still as stanch a craft as ever rode the
seas.
There is nothing in her lines that
would delight the designer of racing
yachts. In her building, beauty gave
way to seaworthiness and No. "A has
stood some hard knocks. She has rid.
den safely through gales that have
sent ships four and five times her size
to the bottom
She lies off the Cape May county
coast, Is miles east of the Delaware
breakwater, and directly in the track
of vessels entering and leaving the
port of Philadelphia from the north.
Her station is one of the most dagger
Gus on the New Jersey cast. She was
aCta His he'd in 1890 nd -,
1t is jolly crew of eight men that
live in the snug quarters aboard the
ightship. The life is easy, but monot-
onous. The men are we'll fed, the
lighthouse tender bringing to them a
fresh supply of food every two months,
and they keep a good supply of live
poultry aboard, besides having in good
weather, summer and winter, an album
dance of fresh fish.
In midwinter days they even some
times enjoy the luxury of fresh vege-
tables and fruits, secured from steam
ers coming up from the tropics to New
York in exchange for fresh fish.
In winter when the sea RACES about
them in furious swells and breaks,
those of the crew who are not doing
guard duty on deck are snugly housed
below in the big, comfortable living
room. Some of the men devote their
time to making baskets. Others have
become experienced cabinet makers,
and turn out handsome articles of
furniture. Boats have been built on
the decks of the ship. and one man once
built large two-horse sleigh aboard
1t was carried safely ashore in the
ships tender, for the use of his fam
lily.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1903-01-28

TIC Odch, serious troubles follow.
It's only a short step to urinary
arrangements diabetes, dropsy,
Bright's disease.
Read how to be cured:
CASE NO. 24,613.-Mr. Joseph
Gaines, foreman of the Harter mills,
Fostoria, O., says: "I just as ar
IDENTIFY recommend Doan's Kidney
Pills to-day, and it is the month Of
October, 1899, as I did in the sum-
mer of 1896, when, after taking a
course of the treatment, they cured
me Of kidney complaint and back
ache, which was often so acute that
l was unable to sleep at night and
had difficulty in remaining on my
feet all day. I am still free from
the lumbago or any annoyance from
my kidneys, and unhesitatingly de-
clare that I am only too pleased to
re-endorse my opinions Of Doan's
Kidney Pills"
A FREE TRIAL of this great kid
ney medicine which cured Mr.. Gaines
will be mailed on application to any
part Of the United States. Address
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
For sale by all druggists, price so
cents per box.
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The First City.

New York was not always the first
city of America. In 1880 Philadelphia
had a population of $4,000; Boston,
1850 and New York 5000. Twenty
years later Philadelphia population
had risen to $4,000, Boston's to $4,000
and New York's 10 10000. In 1890 the
Quaker City still led, with $4,000, New
York had jumped into second place
with $4,000. while Boston stood at 49,
DOo.-Albany Argus.
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Settled Him.

Mr.. Pitt looked VITA sometbipg ike con.
temptuous amusement at the collection Of
oriental curios in his wife's boadoir.
SO that's what you call your Japanese
corner, is it," he said. "Lt looks ike
rather a childish business for full-grown
woman to waste her time on"
childish, but it's entirely honest and ra.
spectacle. Can you say as much for thu
wheat corner you are putting your time
and AND money into building pp?"-Chicago
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1903-01-28

The Seaboard Air Line Railway, of Ports
mouth, Va, is advertising beautiful, but
comparatively little known, region on the
West Coast of Florida in three booklets
called Tine Land OF Manatee." Tney are
issued by the Seaboard, but can scarcely be
termed a railroad advertisement, as the
only mention OF the road is in q brief and
modest note printed on the inside of one
OF the cover pages. They are, in fact, a
description Of Manatee County, Florida.
with some account of its history and it's
many interesting features which will ap-
peal equally to the general reader, the in
vestor, the fruit and vegetable grower, and
is Mr.. Morton M. Cassaday, a writer of
experience. The beauty of the Manatee
country Is well described, and the marvel
Gus fertility of the soil and equally won
dertul healthfulness of the climate are told
OF IN way to leave no doubt in the read
or mind. Manatee county must be the
garden-spot OF all Florida, and the won
del, is that it has not sooner been settled
ana the latent riches of its soil turned into
good American dollars. A most charming
feature of these booklets is their tyno,
graphical appearance. They are printed
on hand made paper, and are delightfully."-
ILLUSTRATED illustrated with Photographic half-tone
signs In Hat monotones that make them
really valuable brochures. Persons in
t terested in Florida, and especially in the
p possibilities OF orange growing and truck
gardening below the frost line, will find
these booklets not only interesting, but full
OF valuable and practical information
They may be had from representative Of
the Seaboard Air Line Railway, or upon
application to the General Passenger
Agent, Portsmouth, Va.
Don't be envious," said Uncle Eben:
"remember dat # you had been Julius Gaze.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1903-01-28
Safe.

Mr.. Crimsonbeak-I see q BROOKLYN
woman has discovered way of preventing
Mrs; msonbeak-Indeedl And what
does she do!
Locks it in the safe. "-Yonkers States.
man.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1903-01-28

II you want to be cured of q cough use
Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar.
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1903-01-28
woman's Inhumanisy to Man.

Prominent note is made of the fact that
. woman CLERK in the post office depart
ment at Washington gave up her husband
rather than lose her situation. The order
OF the postmaster general is cruel No tell.
ing how many poor husbands will be driven
out this cold winter to make their own
Lving.-Gncinnati Enquirer.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1903-01-28
WHEN BACKS ARE BAD.

B a d backs
q r e caused
by sick kid
neys.
Most back
ache P n S
a r e kidney
pains.
Backache Is
t h 9 Fl r 9 {
symptom of
kidney disor-
ders.
Neglect the
warning OF
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1903-01-28

II people were compelled to follow the
advice they give there would soon be an
ADVICE tamine.-Chicago Daily News.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1903-01-28

To Cure . Cold In One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money if it fails to cure. &c
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1903-01-28

Count not your miles before they ara