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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-21
A Delightful Occasion.

One of the most pleasant and sue
cesful social affairs Of the season.
was the party at F~raternal Brother
hood Hall last evening. The Misses
Georgia and Cornie Murray entertain.
ed friends. about thirty.sive couples.
The hostesses, assisted by Mr. and
Mrs. Murray. were untiring Ia their
efforts to make the evening enjoy
able TO all. Refreshments were
served about midnight and consisted
Of sherbet and cake. Ia addition 10
the regular program OF dancing and
feasting a little Joke was perpetated
upon an unsuspecting couple In the
form Of a mock marriage. /, took a
long head and the assistance Of e
ly every one during the course OF the
grand march to swing the right
couple To the head OF the procession.
and then the gay Max Nordhas play
ed that wedding march would make
you think the whole affair was real.
Father Sullivan was ministerial Ia
his appearance to some extent and
when the Joke in all igs reality dawn
ed the laughter wa loud aud long.
The party dispersed about . a. m.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-21
Mario Fountain Company
Scores Big Success

ably, George Donahue in his light
comedy parts proved himself 10 be a
real comedian. not depending on a
b~urlesque makeup to get a laugh
from the audience.
Little Goldie Cole as usual made
a hit In her part and specially. he
res, OF the cast were up to the stand
ard.
The setting in the first act was
very elaborate. the scenery. carpets.
rugs which are carried by the Foun'
tain company for this setting being
unusual for a popular priced attrac'
ton.
Tonight the great southwestern
story The octoroon' will be present
cd. Matinee Saturday afternoon at
3 o'clock
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-21

The republican campaign party tefF
az an early hoar this morning on the
special trass consisting ns the pr,
vate car Ressrf i passenger a1aah
and Santa Fa Central Engine NoG
Arrangements have heen made with
al reads ia the Territory which give
the special The ase of their tracks
The first stop i AZ Springer where a
ratification meeting was arranged for
just before neoa to-day The party
proceeds from there to Ration where
n Ass meeting 81 fhe republicans of
Coltax county Is q h. held this
evening.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-21
AMBASSADOR TO RUSSIA
CALLS ON SECRETARY HAY

WASHINGTON. Oct. 2i.-The
American ambassador To Russia. Nc
Cormick. called AT the state depart
ment to-day to pay his respect to
Secretary Hay and Assistant Secre-
tary Loomls. He had satisfactory re-
ports TO make regarding Russo-Ameri'
can relations. He leaves for Chicago
tomorrow where he will spend his
leave OF absence. While here he VIII
call on Count Cassini. the Russian
ambassador.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-21

One cs the most enjoyable parties
Of the season was given last evening
hy the Misses Murray at Fraternal
Uni0n hall About thsrty couples were
Ia attendance. and with excellent ran'
sic furnished BY Cooks orchestra the
merry dancers thoroughly enjoyed
themselves until long after midnight.
Dainty refreshments were served as
q wen-tlmea hour by the charmings
hostsssas.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-21
HIGH SCHOOL CON-
MERciAl TEACHERS.

NEW HAVEN. Conn. Oct. I'll
President Hadley. of Yale will deliver
the address OF welcome this evening
at the formal opening OF the second
annual meeting OF the New England
High School Commercial Teachers
association. The particular object
Of the association is to elevate the
standards OF education in the con-
mercial lines and to place CONNER
clal education upon a leyel with other
branches OF high school education.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-21

In spite OF the many counter. al
fractions last evening. the farewell
dance given by the baseball boys was
a grea. success. A large crowd was
In attendance. and the Las Vegas or
chessra furnished excellent music.
The boys will have about 800 to d.
vide among themselves after all es'
penses are paid.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-21
brakeman Terry acGoyern &c

Brakeman Terry McGovern got
back the other day from a visit 10
TIA. World. Far He was called
back In a hurry much against his
will but II sas y case 81 must and
Terry came Nov, be IS a~nxlously
watching the GAYS 20 by. for the fact
of the matter il Terry ~tthout say.
Ing ~snyThing % bis friend about Il.
quietly became a benedict jUst before
be was called away. AMI expects bis
wife here shortly after the first Of
the month
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-21

Almost everyone has heard q the
three taiIors az London who pet their
heads together. Las Vegas can't
come il that strong IN the same line
bat she has two taIlors that have eva.
IDENTIFY been plotting against the pub
he and the landlords and have cen
clnled to nay one rental instead e.
txo. j. NJ Russell and Charles Leais
are uow doing business as q firm.
having associated themselves t1geth-
er under the firm name OF Lewis &
Russell All customers Of both gen
fiemen viii find a welcome at the
Russell stand on Railroad avenue
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-21

The funeral Of Harry T., WaEdsell
took place at nine o'clock this mora
Ing al the West Side Sathollc church.
The deceased vas a knsght Of
Pythias. aud the following gentle
mel OF that order acted as palhbear-
srs
@. o. Scheafer, II. C. Rankin, L.
X. Allen. Isaac Davis, Saul Rosenthai.
and b s Downey The body was
inferred In the Catholic cemetery.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-21
DENVER FIRE CAPTAIN DIES
FROM EFFECTS OF FUMES

DENVER. Co!o,. Oct al-Capt
Charles Eymann. az the Denver fire
department died today from the ef.
fects q tnAsltug nitric acid fumes at
a tire Ia the etching rooms Of the
Denver Post. Sept 20 Fourteen men
We're overcome BY fumes and four
az them have since died
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-21

Mr.. Bright. travelling salesman for
the Coiumbine Music Co. al Denver.
returned from Santa Fe to-day and
will 90 ON up the line tomorrow. His
company Is taking up all Of It's stores
excepting the one at Pueblo. AT one
time they had six different establish
meats LII ag many different cities.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-21
Mon,etior. consresaaon:-Regula

Mcntefiore OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Sabbath service Friday night at 3
O'Clock and Saturday morning az 10
ociock seefhoa on Friday night;
subject. War and Peace" sabbath
school Sunday morning Grade A at
$50 and Grade II at 10. 50 o'clock
The l. o. r. r will hold is social
culture meeting at the FraiernaI
Brotherhood Hal, Tuesday night at
5 O'Clock The public az large IS
most cordially invited TO attend our
services.
DIR. VI. LEFKOvlTS. Rabbi.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-21

The Boston Herald, In commenting
on the Harrard-wiest Point football
game of last Saturday, said that TIP
ton III West Point il the most wide
awake censer nov playing the game.
and coyers no extraordinary amount
OF territory.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-21

No better Mason In Mes aesieo
could have been chosen grand master
OF the order in this tefri.orv than
George ". Ward. Of Las Vegas. He
Is OF the requisite sic and has all
the other good aaalities-AlbaGuefque
Citizen. =
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-21

The funeral services of b late Dr.
]. e. Mohr will be held at the resi-
dence, corner Sixth and Columbia. at
III o'clock tomorrow morning. The
services will be conducted by Rev.
Chas French. Friends are invited
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-21

The Masons OF the territory honor
ed " citizens OF Las Vegas, George
W. Ward and W. J. Lucas. with the
two most distinguished offices In
their lodge.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-21

The Death OF General Bartlett
calss forth expressions OF sincere re-
gret all over New Mexico. which COM
monweaIth he had served long and
faithfully.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-21

The Duncan last night had the lar
gess house u the week The audi.
enee was more than pleased To-
nights bali THE Octaroon is nea Ia
Las Vegas Prices CSC. sc and .s
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-21

Moore Lumber Co have put on
an extra team and are prepared to de.
liver goods promptly 90 ali parts Of
the city.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-21

walter Lyman OF Watrous visited
the city yesterday.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-21

Mrs. sam Goldsmith and sister Oh
Pueblo, Colo. are visiting their SIS
ter. Mrs. N. Well for a few days.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-21

Ccugnnuts az the New England
supper TUESDAY night at Guild rail.
1921.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-21

L. NJ. Park. drova in yesterday
from his ranch In the Cherry Valiy'
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-21

:lOCALNUCCETS /:

Andres Baca Of Los conchas Is In
the city.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-21

Secretary and Mrs j. ~ E~ayncl2s
and son. Dick returned to Santa Re
last night after a short yist \ 'he
city.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-21
q. q. B. at the New England supper
n Guild Hail Tuesday evening" ioe'

N. T.. Gosney. territorial sheep ms
pec,or. arrived In the city this MORN
ing.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-21
BacharaCh Bros.
Opposifs Castsneda HofsL.
Suits! Suits !! Suits y!

THE swell creations in Double snd Siugle
! Breasted Sack Suits for fall and winter
wear, we have bought 80 suits Of this kind
that we will sell this week at prices that will
surprise the people of Las Vegas, we want
yol to come and see them, and WI know that
you will not leave the store without buying
one as the price will be IS per cent. less than
you can get them in any store in town, we
bought them to sell and if the price has any
thing to do with it they will be sold in a week.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-21

Registration books are now open
ut Judge wooster's office II you wan.
10 vote don't fail to register.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-09-08
AvON-KEENE.

Born to Mr.. and Mrs. f. Blough,
Aug. %, daughter.
Ula Abbott, Gladys Cahorn and
Halle Hunter are going to school at
Saranac.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Covert of Bel
ding visited at Harley Henry's Sun,
day,
John Brown and Lena Rickert
were married last Thursday. Con.
gratulations.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Higgins cele.
brated their fifty-frst wedding ami
versary last Friday, just the neal
relatives being present. Chas. who
has been ailing for some time is con
fined to his bed again.
Norman and Walter Higgins, Lor
Frost, Clarence Hunt and Mr.. Fash
baugh all have Bell phones in theil
homes now.
Henry Compton is very low will
typhoid fever.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-09-08
ORLEANS-OTIsCO.

Dan Ghickering and wife of Green,
vile visited his brothers, S. ID. and
r. G.. Chickering recently,
Margaret Kohn returned from st.
Louis, Mo-, Tuesday.
M. M. Benedict and Ed. Lambert
son are camping at Burris lake.
Maurice and Lena Faher are the
guests of their uncle, ]. +. Kohn,
The Otisco Farmers Club held q
meeting at the home OF Will Leeoh,
The Club expects to soon have IL
brary to use in connection with their
work.
Mr.. E. Kilbourne had three sheep
killed and four mangled by dogs Sun
day night, and early Monday morn
ing two dogs attacked a flock owned
by j. r. Kohn, mangling five of them
so badly that it was necessary to kill
them. The sheep owners succeeded
in killing one of the dogs,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-09-08
yERGENNEs STATION

Mrs. Mary Bradish of Lake Odessa
spent last week with relatives here.
Leon Weeks has bought a hundred
dollar horse.
Quite a number here attended the
Cleaner picnic at Ada last week.
Elder Grey's wife of Coldwater
is visiting her parents S. Kennels
and wife.
Armour Niche Is improving.
Edmond Ring went to Cedar
Springs Monday.
Mr.. Miller of Lansing has rented
his grist mill.
Norma Church spent Sunday al
Cannonsburg with her grandfather.
Ola and Ruth Johnson OF Lowell
visited at John Andrews last week.
Eva Andrew is in poor health.
Willis Purdy is sick in bed.
Moseley is TO have a saloon, Lew
Winegier is proprietor.
School began Monday with Miss
Jakeway as teacher.
Warren Ford has new horse.
A few friends and neighbors gath
cred at the home of III. d. Weeks last
Saturday to remind him of his birth
day a fine dinner was served and al
enjoyed the day.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-09-08
ORLEANS.

Miss Jennie Crippen spent the past
week with friends near Greenville.
Mrs. Sutherland and children were
guests at her brothers near Kidd
vile the past week.
Mrs. A. w. Palmer visited her sis
ter in Owosso last week.
p. Spanogle and wife entertained
their daughter and husband of Hol-
land over Sunday.
]. ID. Norton, wife and daughter of
Grand Rapids were guests at K. w.
Olmsteads this week.
Mrs. Savage spent a few days Wis
old friends and neighbors.
John Greenop jr., and son was in
Bedding Monday.
f. p, Hannah was in Grand Rap
ids Monday.
John Hill and wife lre guests at
their son Frank s of Edmore Sunday.
Howard Hamman went to Chicago
Monday to attend school.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-09-08
SAID CABLE WOULDN'T SINK.
Many Persons Thought Water Was
Too Dense.

Many Persons Thought Water Was
Too Dense.
When 1t was first proposed to lay q
marine cable many intelligent people
said 1t would not sink to the bottom,
but would remain suspended at a Ger.
tain depth because of the density OF
the water due to pressure from above
OF course the pressure increases with
the depth on all sides of the cable in
its descent through the sea, but as
practically everything on earth is
more compressible than water II
IL obvious that the iron wire
yarn, gutta-percha and copper con
ductor forming the cable must be
more compressed as they descend
Thus the cable constantly increases
In density, or specific gravity, in go
ing down, while the equal bulk of wa
ter surrounding 1t continues to have
practically speaking, very nearly the
same specific gravity as at the sur
face. Without this valuable property
of water the hydraulic press would
not exist.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-09-08
ROUND ABOUT US.
Weekly Grit of NeSusy Rens Reported by
Oar Special Correspondents
OTIsCO.

| Mr.. and Mrs. G. Sears and son o
Grattan spent Sunday at s. G. Sny.
der's.
S. Brown and wife were callers al
Geo. Browns Sunday.
Visitors at Mrs. A. M. Spicer'
Sunday we're Mr.. and Mrs. V. Sny-
der and Mr.. and Mrs. w. G. Spicer
and son Carol of Bedding.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. A. Rowley spent
Monday with their son James OF
Greenville.
Mrs. G.. A. Phillips entertained
Mrs. A. M. Spicer and Mrs. A.
Weeks Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. r. Bradish and Mr..
and Mrs. Geo. Brown spent Saturday
in Greenville.
Angus Haines of Washington was
at w. L. Reeves last week.
The Cleaners will have a dance al
the hall at Cooks Corners Friday
evening Sept. Is.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-09-08
The stomach is the Man.

A weak stomach weakens the man, be-
cause IL cannot transform the food he
eats into nourishment. Health and
strength cannot be restored to any sick
man or weak woman without first re-
storing health and strength to the
stomach. A weak stomach cannot d.
gest enough food to feed the tissues and
revive the tired and run down limbo
and organs of the body. Kodol Dys-
pepsia Cure digests what you eat,
cleapses and strengthens the glands
and membranes OF the stomach, cures
indigestion, dyspepsia and all stomach
troubles. Sold by w. |. Benedict.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-09-08
TOO HAsTY A DIAGNOSIS.
Victims Glass Eye Nearly Condemn
ed Him TO Death.

Victims Glass Eye Nearly Condemn
ed Him to Death.
Stories of railroad accidents were
being told at Tuxedo Spencer Trask,
banker and author, of New York, said:
"In a certain railway collision one
of the victims lay for a long time on
his back across the ties. Finally two
men picked him up and carried him
to the station and placed him on the
floor.
Hell lie easier here they said,
till the doctor comes
1.-THE doctor came little later.
The poor chap is done for. I'm
afraid he said, glancing at the pros.
trate victim.
"Then he knelt d 4, lifted one OF
the mans closed eyelids, and peered
into a dull, blank, unseeing. lifeless
eye.
eyes, he's dead all right. Take
him away, said the doctor.
"But the pale lips of the injured
man moved slightly, and feeble
voice murmured:
"'That was my glass eye, you
fool New York Tribune.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-09-08
Fearful odds against Him.

Bedridden, alone and destitute. Such
in brief was the condition OF an old
soldier by name OF ]. j. Ravens, Ver-
sailles, o. For years he was troubled
wife Kidney disease and neither doctor
or medicines gave him relief At
length he tried Electric Bitters. 1t
put him on his feet In short order and
now he testifies, I'm on the road to
complete recovery. Best on earth for
Liver and Kidney troubles and all
forms of Stomach and Bowel complains
Only SOC. Guaranteed by Connell Bros.
Druggists.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-09-08
THE WEARY WAY
Daily Becoming Less Wearisome
to Many in Belding.

With back that aches all day.
With rest disturbed at night,
Annoying urinary disorders,
IT'S weary way indeed
~Doan's Kidney Pills drives weari-
ness away,
Are endorsed by Belding citizens.
John Gephart, OF Front ST., says: II
had kidney complaint for five or six
wears, accompanied by backacke OF the
severest kind and sharp darting pains
through the kidneys. Often i have
been so that could scarcely get up or
down from chair At night In was
painful TO turn or move and in the
morning could hardly dray myself out
of bed. The secretious were dark and
unnatural in color and scalded. They
acted much to frequently, often caus-
ing me TO get up five or six times dur
ing the night. / was in terrible bad
shape aud medicines OF various kinds
failed to give me relief. Finally | saw
Doan's Kidney Pills advertised and
got box at Cornell Bros drug store.
had taken only about six doses when
| noticed the pain in my back disap-
pearilg. Icontiuued the treatment
few days longer when the backache
ceased and the difficulty with the kid
ney secretions was ceased. Doan 8
Kidney Pills are without doubt the
best remedy ever used. "
For Sale by all Dealers. Price50 cents.
FOSTER-MILBURN CO.,
BUFFALO, N. ",
Sole Agents for the United states.
Remember the name. Doan'stake no subs itute
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-09-08
What's IN n Manner

Everything Ia in the name when it
comes to Witch Hazel Salve. f. G.
Dewitt " Co. OF Chicago discovered
some years ago how to make a salve
from Witch Hazel that is specific for
Piles. For blind, blooding, itching
and protruding Piles, eczema, cuts,
burns, bruises and all skin diseases
DeWitt's Save has no equal. This las
given rise tn numerous worthless,
counterfelts. Ask for DeWitt's-the
genuine. Sold by w. l. Benedict.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-09-08
WORLDS FAIR ST. LOUIS

Round trip tickets at low rates.
On sale at all ticket stations. Ask
agents for rates, limit of tickets and
fullparticulars.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-09-08

Mary-Sponge the plmples with
warm water. You need blood tonic,
would advise you to take Hollister' S
Rocky Mountain Tea. 1t drives away
all eruptions. 35 cents. Tea or tablet
form. Cornell Bros,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-09-08
SETTLERS FARES
To the South and Southeast.

One way, second-class tickets on sale
at all stations on first and third Tues
days of each month. Ask agents for
particulars.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-09-08
DETROIT, ISLAND LAKE,
LANSING.

Sunday, September Is.
Train will leave Bedding at ITO a.
IN. Rate Detroit So, Island Lake
$3.50, Lansing rs cents. See posters
or ask agents for particulars.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-09-08
SAGINAW & BAY CITY,
Sunday, Septemb

Train will leave Bedding at 1897 a.
m. Rate $3.50. See posters or ask
agents for particulars.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-09-08
From Maidsnhood
TO Womanhood i.
Zoa Phora Makes This Change Safe
and Easy-Cures An Female Trou-
bles-Trial Bottle Free.

The critical period In the young girls life
when she Is budding into womanhood Is made
safe aud easy by Zoa Phora. All the danger
aud suffering attending this important change
are removed. Zoa Phora cures permanently
and perfectly all diseases peculiar to woman
kind. IL cures ieucorrhea, suppressed and pain.
full periods, all misplacements, flooding and piles
and cures them so they stay cured. 1t regulates
the change OF life and makes childbirth easy.
Mrs. sarah Shoemaker Of AZ w. Bridge ST.,
Grand Rapids, Mich. writes: 81 am only too
glad to express my feelings In regard to what
zoa Phora has done for my daughter She was
very poorly at the time she began using your
medicine. She had no blood, and suffered a great
deal OF pain with her menses. which was irregu-
lar. She has taken several bottles and we would
gladly recommend Zoa Phora to any woman suf-
fering In her condition, as she has been greatly
benefited by using IT,"
Write the zoa Phora Co., Kalamazoo. Mich,
for free trial bottle and copy Of their illustrated
medical book, "Dr. Pengeily's Advice 60
Women" The doctor will gladly give free medi.
cal advice when needed. Zoe Phora Is for sale
at 500 bottle By
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-09-08
EXCURSIONS
VIA THE
Pere Marquette.
GRAND RAPIDS
Sunday, Sept. IL,

Train will leave Bedding at 1922 a
IN. Rate 65 cents. See posters, o
ask agents for particulars.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-09-08

Bad blood and indigestion are deadly
enemies to good health. Burdock
Blood Bitters destroys them.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1904-12-16

the little pale faced boy with his head
resting on his arm. the girl image on
the mantel with her head on one side
thinking Low pretty she was and the
boy thinking how much he knew about
the world. Tie doll soon went TO sleep
again.
In the morning she was awakened
by shouting The children were run
ming about In their night clothes TAX
ing their toys from their stockings and
chattering like monkeys. The fair hair
ed boy SIT up In bed and looked on. for
he was too delicate To get up like the
other children. The doll noticed that
he had great blue eyes. which seemed
ever 50 large as he looked wonderingly
at all that was going on Then there
came - knocking on the wall. and the
children knew that IL was signal for
them 10 get back 10 bed and not take
cold. ana back they scrambled. laugh
ing ana mmbling over one another,
and covered themselves up.
Presently the father and mother
came in and distributed the toys. The
doll was for one Of the girls. but the
boy insisted on having II himself Then
when all were loaded with presents
they carried them down to the break
fast room.