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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-24

Maggie's Christmas Present.
by MRS. PAUL c. GRAHAM, Editor.

Maggie walked slowly up stairs
When she reached her room door. she
paused sighed, and then slowly open.
ed it,
"oh dear. only one dollar, and SIX
children to get presents for!" She
cast herself down on the old sofa, and
after a few moments, fell asleep
While she is taking a nap. let US see
who she is.
Maggie real name is Margaret Dare
She is now fifteen years old. and quite
grown up, in a way.
Maggie's mother had to work hard
for a living, and was now out at some
rich persons house, sewing. Her rain
er had died when Maggie was little
girl.
1t was now only three days before
Christmas. and Maggie was very sorry
she had but one dollar with which
to get presents for her six brothers
and sister She did not expect any
thing for herself.
After she had slept for about half
an hour, the front door banged. and
some one called her.
20 deari What is it Charlie?"
Charlie ran up stairs and stopped
i'm amazement at the sight of his
usually busy sister, lying down.
What in the world is the matter?
Are you sick?
N o..
was just lying here thinking about
Christmas and l must have fallen
asleep.
well I'm glad to hear it" said
Charlie i'm relieved tone "The kids
are out i'm the back yard, and want
you to come and play with them .
Archie wouldn't like to hear you call
him a kid. and l hope I won't be
anywhere near when you do" laughed
Maggie. as she ran down stairs.
That night after the children had
gone 10 bed, Mrs. Dare sat up thinking
about them.
Poor little thingsl How l wish
could give them a real Christmas,
Never mind. perhaps l can some time.
For minute there We're tears in
her bright brown eyes, and then she
put out the lamp and went to bed.
On Christmas Eve, all the children
were so excited that Mrs Dare could
hardly make them go to bed
Maggie helped her mother fill their
stockings with the few things they
had gotten. and then went to bed to
dream she had the many things she
wanted.
The next morning Maggie found. to
her surprise, a new dress, a five dollar
gold piece, and several other things
she had been wanting for a long time
on a chair by her bed and marked
with her name.
When she wondered about it her
mother told her that the lady whom
she had been sewing for had sent
them to her.
Maggie spent most of that day in
planning what she would get for her
mother and the children with the five
dollars. and early the next morning
she got some of them. OF course
every child is happy on Christmas, but
on that especial one, in the whole
town there was not a happier child
than Margaret Dare.
MAUD NJ. EHERHARDT.
st. Mary's Raleigh, n. C.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-24
The Street Children's Own Day.

You can't imagine how happy il
makes anyone to see the WOW that
Thanksgiving Day is celebrated by the
newsboys and girls in New York City
Early in the morning of that day many
of them from the East and West sides
dress up in fancy costumes or in moth
erS old Dress hat and shawl or big
sisters best ribbons and veil, or, in
fact, anything they can beg or borrow
(l won't say Stea) that does not be-
long TO their regular clothes.
AS soon as possible they throng the
streets, usually in groups or gangs of
five or moore, footing horns and hav-
ing Il good time generally. Later on
when people are going to church on
Fifth avenue, no one is allowed to pass
them by without an urgent request for
money and it's always please gimme
something ter buy my Thanksgiving
dinner with, lady-a penny eff yer
amt got more" OF course whoever
thinks of it will carry a supply Of
pennies and it's lots of fun to watch
them scramble for one little copDer
cent when its thrown among them.
One boy had on an Indain costume
and looked so fierce in his war-paint
that we gave him several pennies and
felt quite like a real chief had "held
us up" Another was the blacklist
negro l ever saw. much darker than
sure enough one, and while the
clowns and others were funny, the
boys playing lady who displayed
large feet and worn trousers when
they ran TO greet a new crowd Of
victims were the most amusing of all
The girls We're not so noisy or dressed
up quite so much as the boys but
made just as good beggars! Some of
them had little china pig banks-you
know the kind-to collect their money
in, and all were in such high spirits,
it made you laugh in spite of your
self and few passed them without
tossing penny or two into the crowd
One of our party dropped her purse
on the sidewalk and went on quite
ignorant of the fact. She was both
delighted and surprised when a small
make believe Chinese touched her arrs
and said Here's yer pocketbook lady
can't yer gimme a reward?"
AS soon as the services at the
churches are over they are after you
again and one said when told that the
lady had no small change-only q
bill "Ow say, kin change de bill Fer
YER"
This frolic keeps up all day and if
YOU are not a hard-hearted person
you will have to stay at home to keep
from giving away your "last cent"
Whether they know the meaning Of
Thanksgiving or not. it is at least a
day of thanks for them for they are
usaally grateful and polite enough to
say THANK you" to their willing vic
Tins and it is the only day in the year
| suppose that is really theirs
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-24
How Bobbie Went to Heaven.

A enid having been told that his
BABY brother had gone to heaven, at
the next sight of rainbow exclaimed.
heaven on
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-24
How She Fooled Her Pet ClicI,en.

one hot summer day little Nell pa
raded the sidewalk we'll wrapped head
and all IN shawl Why are you so
wrapped TINS not day my child? "To
keep my chicken from knowing mo
for he follows me all the time ;, re-
piled Nell with great gravity.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-24
HOW Tomnie Felt.

Little Tommie had on pants for the
flrst time. He struted down the steps
and to the gate with an air of great
Importance. Returning with great
dignity, he said: Mother. l feel like
I've got a Wife,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-11-24
SLIGHTLY Mixed.

Slightly Mixed-"Pa, where were
you born ?" I'm Bostcn my dear
And where was mamma born '' .sIn
San Francisco. my DEAR "And where
was | born 2" In Philadelphia. my
dear" Well" said the little dear,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-11-26

AS sample Of how the argument for
protection changes we find a prominent
Canadian official arguing against recipro-
city with the United States because he
doesn't want Canadian industry exposed
to the competition OF the highly spec
ialized industries Of this country. This,
you see, is no cutlery against bringing
the workingman into competition with
pauper labor. 1t Is confession, prac-
tically, that the highest priced labor Is
the most dangerous in competition. But
it Is also a demonstration that Canada
is where the United States was when the
process OF developing industries COM
menced. In that time, this country has
made some advance, and the old argu-
ment for protection has largely gone BY
along with the machinery OF production
which was in use generation or two
ago. 1t Is evident from the confession
OF this Canadian, that we have gone to
point where We can successfully COM
pete even with pauper labor. That be-
ing the case, it is also evident that We
have got to have the chance to compete
New Bedford Standard
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-11-26
Resolutions Of sympathy,

Whereas, The great and supreme Rul
er of the universe has in his infinite
wisdom removed from among us one
of our worthy and esteemed fellow-lah.
orers, Joseph Perault; and, whereas, the
long and intimate relation held with him
in the faithful discharge of his duties
in this society makes it eminently be-
lifting that we record our appreciation
Of him; therefore,
Resolved, That the wisdom and ability
which he has exercised in the aid Of
our organization by service, eontribu-
tions, and counsel, will be held In crate
full remembrance
Resolved That the sudden removal
of such a life from among our midst
leaves a vacancy and shadow that will
be deeply realized BY all the members
and friends Of this organization, and
win prove a serious loss to the commun.
ity and the public.
Resolved, That with deep sympathy
for the relatives Of the deceased We
express our hope that even 50 great a
loss to US all may be overruled for good
by Him who doeth all things we'll
Resolved, That a copy of these reso-
luton be spread upon the records Of this
organization, a copy printed in the local
paper and copy forwarded to the be-
reaved family.
ISigned,l
w, II. Norris.
James G. Prize.
Oscar Smith.
Committee on resolutions, n. +. o. p.
Graniteville, Vt, Nov. !, 1904.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-11-26
SPORTING NOTES.

Earl Kiser the former cycling star,
Is seeking the worlds automobile rae
ing championship,
The annual international six day BIZ
cycle race viii begin Dec in Madison
Square Garden, New York.
Students Of New York university
have taken up the study Of jiu jitsu, tho
Japanese science Of self defense.
Lee Straus has sold great many
blue ribbon winners that have scored
at the shows in all parts Of the coun-
try.
Her Grace, no record. by Austral,
brother to BoreaL 2:15A, dam BY
Young Jim, has a public trial that viii
show in the year book as 2:04A.
Young Corbett is training as hard for
his fight with Battling Nelson as be
would for a meeting with Jimmy Britt.
Its foolish to take any chances, says
Corbeti.
VIII Ewing Of Dandy Jim, 209M,
fame has been engaged to train for
George Campbell Brown at Ewell
farm. Columbia, Tenn His material
viii be youngsters by Brown Hal and
John Il. Gentry
Thomdale farm Andover. Mass. Is
the home Of another three-year-oid
Blngen stallion. as Henry Richardson
recently bought Of H. NJ Whitney a
handsome colt By May Kings great
son, ont Of an Allerton mare.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-11-26

lie shot me and She did right
were the words uttered III tire same
breath BY New York man who was
mortally wounded by one Of his pals.
The former statement could not have
been wrmg from the injured man had
be not been told that his life was not
for long; and he made the assertion
only when warned that an innocent
man might be accused Of the crime If
he (the injured many did not open his
lips. With that bit Of coercion the
statement was brought ont. The dra
matte scene enacted in the New York
hospital portrays the peculiar code Of
ethics Of many Of the criminal class, for
the man who received the bullet wound,
supposedly from the man he accused,
was himself murderer, having been
convicted some time since on that most
serious charge. He had served brief
sentence and was out again. In this
recent fracas in which lie was injured
he refused to name his aasailant until
told that death was near. So long as
there was hope Of life he preferred to
nurse his own wrong, Then when health
had been restored he intended to take
the law into his own hands and settle
his own account" to use his own words.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-11-26
A RoMANcE IN 81. ALBANs.
Montreal Man and Chicago Lady Routed
Out the City Clerk.

st. Adams, Nov. 26.-The sequel Of a
romantic courtship was the midnight
in this city on Thursday night
of Miss Elizabeth Kathleen MacDomell
daughter of Alexander MacDonell Of
and Herbert p. Wilson Of Mon
treal. Miss MacDonell and Mr.. Wilson
arrived in the city on the 1913 train
night and sought out a
justice Of the peace and asked him to
marry them, They had no license and
acting on the advice to get one, routed
out City Clerk Hopkins, who when adj.
yised of the predicament, very eonsid-
erately dressed and went down to the
office and issued the necessary document.
1t was now near midnight, but the deter.
mined couple next drove to the Methodist
Episcopal parsonage, where they ae.
quainted the Rev and Mrs. Wiley with
their errand and as soon as possible the
ceremony was performed in the parson.
age parlor. After a wedding trip to
New York, Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson Will
take up their residence in Montreal
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-11-26
ALMOST WHOLE HERD KILLED.
A winOoski Farmers Cattle Badly At
fected with tuberculosis.

Winooski, Nov. 26 Out OF herd Of
81 cows and one bull, which was con-
sidered one of the best herds in the
country, 20 cows were found to be
affected with tuberculosis through a test
made by DIR. Rich Wednesday. The
herd was the property Of II. f. Thomp.
son, a prominent farmer of Colchester,
and the animals were taken yesterday
to the Rendering company's plant to
be slaughtered. With these animals nine
Others which were taken from other
herds in that vicinity.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-11-26

Judging from reports from the various
cities in Vermont Thanksgiving day was
passed with minimum Of arrests In
this city not one was lodged ia jail for
intoxieation, breach Of peace or the ike.
In Montpelier there was q similar state
Of affairs. In Burlington but one man
was arrested for intoxieationi while re
ports of much the same trend come from
the other large places Of the state. This
may or may not have been due 70 the
method 81 dealing in the liquor traffic
which is now in vogue. Suffice it to
say, however, that the conditions were
much more IN keeping with the obseEy
ance Of the day than il years past
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-11-26

Il is hardly to be wondered at that
the members of the Rutland baseball
team 81 the past summer wish 10 return
to this city for the winter, says the
Rutland News. They probably have not
forgotten those handsome presents of
s25 and $50 each which they received
at the close Of The season, in spite Of
the fact that the treasury Of the club
was empty as the result Of paying the
men heavy salaries # any Of them do
return IL might be good idea to set
them at work raising money to make
good the deficit which their stay here
last summer caused
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-11-26

The people Of the country win rest
easier when President Roosevelt il back
in Washington from his trip 70 the
ST. Louis fair a recent occurrence in
connection with the Buffalo fair is still
too fresh in the minds Of the world to
make one entirely at ease Yet we arc
told that there is almost no chance Of
repetition Of the terrible Buffalo trag-
edv.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-11-26

The prisoners in the Washington eoun
" jail Jared on the fiat Of the land"
Thanksgiving day Yet they probably
would have gladly exchanged places with
most anybody outside provided they
could have found parties willing to 50
into their cells
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-11-26
cnntIn chfnnenanIe

A suit Of Chippendale furniture be
longing to an old London family has
just been sold privately at Saffron Wal
den for E1,800. 1t comprised a seftee
on six legs, twelve chairs and 1--WE
stools, eighteen pieces in ALL The
frames were Of walnut, deliberately
carved, with Gabrielle legs and claw
feet
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-11-26
A Poor Shote.

A Huntsville man has book, on the
cover Of which il a picture Of man
yawning. Whenever his wife begins to
lecture him he gets out the book and
reads it in front Of her She sees the
picture and has to stop talking to yawn.
Finally she becomes too tired to talk.
Kansas CITY Star.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-11-26
Card Of Thanks.

We desire through the columns Of this
paper to express our thanks to all those
who In any way assisted US during the
long sickness and at the death Of our
beloved husband and father; and espec-
tally do we tender thanks to the orders
to which he belonged, and also for the
beautiful floral offerings.
Mrs. w. A. Wilson and family.
w. w Wilson and family.
Elon Il. Barrett.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-11-26
BERLIN.

AT the Whitcomb high school yester-
day and today Prof. N. j. Whitehill,
White River Junction, gave examina-
tions to aspiring teachers. Twelve
strated the gauntlet of questions yester-
day morning.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-11-26
Diamond priIls.

1t is calculated that when every pre-
caution has been taken a diamond drill
working in rock of average hardness
will wear away about one carat for
every fifteen feet bored
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-11-26

War hath its victims 50 has foot
ball. The record Of 3 deaths from par
ticipation in this game, a learned by
4 Chicago paper, Is q slight substantial
ton Of the assertion. In addition
list Of 29s players injured while engaged
IN the game adds q clincher 10 the argu
nent
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-11-26
CURRENT COMMENT.
What the Press Of the State and coun-
try Is Talking About.
oregon Queen "a reuutad N ~

Oregon Queen Is reputed 10 Be Tie
largest 5year-old FLY in the world
She i 10 hands high, weighs 1880
pounds, and Is perfectly formed, chest.
nut sorrel with silver man and tail. She
was bred and raised By Sol King Of
CORVALLIS and was years old on May
20 last. She Is now owned by G. ".
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-11-26

Ii Clarke G. Fits Of Brattleboro is
elected attorney general for Vermont,
it is perhaps needless to say that ne
viii give 'em fits the wrongdoers.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-11-26

The stealing o. one hundred chickens
from the Fanny Allen hospital at Bur
lington may be considered a most foul
crime.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-11-26

MaudI envy the japanese army
Lillian Why?
Maud They get mixed up in 80 many
engagements, you know Boston
Globe
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-11-26
IINGLES AND JESTS.


lyon dare! SIZE cried. An angry glow
Across her features Harmed
He dared ANA then she whlsperea low.
You ought 70 be ashamed"
Philadelphia Press
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-11-26

Betting IS a foolish pastime
Think il over for awhile
For therell never be a last time
TILL you've bet and lost your pile
Denver News
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-11-26

oh. pumpkin pie and apnin
May please the Yankee man,
But, on the smell u serapple
A-slz2lin' in the pam
Atlanta Constitution
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-11-26
WE CLEAN, PRESS AND
REPAIR CLOTHING.

Todd Of Albany, who viii exhibit her
at the Lewis and Clark Fair, 1905
Portland Oregonian.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-11-26

Things are still shakhe at Port Ar
thur, too.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-11-26
A RARE OPPORTUNITY

A gentleman experienced in retailing Of
granite work in large western city with
rich unlimited territory wishes to cores
pond with owners Of granite manufactur-
ing plants or individuals capable and re
liable to take full charge Of manufacturing
department with company now forming.
Direct all correspondence to
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-11-26
sis Long Illness.

Elephant Did you have long i'll
ness.
Giraffe Long, ] should think so.
Why, I've had ; sore throat ali the
way down
Arizona republican., 1904-01-15
RECORDERS OFFICE.

G. Alvardo ct al. to Papago mining claim location, Phoenix Dist.
 Ernest Gill to John T. Dunlap, mort gage, two horses, wagon ct al.
 Melczer Bros. Co. to Henry Laub. bill sale, bar and fixtures.
 Chas. Goldman to H. B. Matley and wife, release, part lot l, block 1. Tempe. Henrietta Pulsifer to c. E. c. Fike, release, lot g, block 2S, Churchill Addu.
 c. w. Grouse, Adm. to c. N. Wilson, deed lots 3, 4. block ?, Collins Addn.
 Jane E West to F. B. Hughes and wife, release, NE. 1-4 of SEE. IA of section 35, township 1 N. range 3 F.
 H. H. Trent and wife to M. P. Rlch- mond, mortgage, household furniture.
 P. B. Hughes and wife to Elvira E. Bells, mortgage. E. 1-2 of SEE. 1-4 of section S5, township l N. range 5 E.
Arizona republican., 1904-01-15
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

Estate of Thomas K. Cummings de- ceased. Notice is hereby given by the undersigned, administrator of the estate of Thomas k, Cummings de- ceased, to be creditors of and all per sons having claims against the said deceased, to exhibit them, with the necessary vouchers, within four months after the first publication of this notice to the said administrator at No. 227 North Center st. Phoenix, Ariz.. the same being the place for the transaction of the business of said estate, in said County of Maricopa.
 FRANK LUCAS,
 Administrator of the estate of Thomas K. Cummings, deceased
 Dated Wednesday this S0th, day of Dec. 1903
 First publication, Jan. 1, 1904.
Arizona republican., 1904-01-15
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION. Homestead Entry No. 3170.

Department of the Interior. Land Of- flee at Tucson. Arizona. Dec. 29. 1903. Notice is hereby given that the fol- lowing-named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim. and that said proof will be made before the clerk of the district court at Phoenix. Ariz.. on Saturday. Feb 6. 1904 viz; Carlos C. Higuera. of Phoenix, Ariz., for the N w. IA of Sec. 26. T. N. R. 1 w. G. .S s. R. B. & M.
 He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon end cultivation of said land. viz:
 Joseph R. Carillo, of Phoenix, Ariz. Edward K. Buker, of Phoenix. Ariz. Colwell P. Leitch, of Phoenix. Ariz William G. Moore, of Phoenix, Ariz.
 MILTON R. MOORE.
 Register First publication Dec 31 1902.
Arizona republican., 1904-01-15
DIRE DISTRESS.
1t Is Near at Hand to Hundreds of
 Phoenix Readers.

Don't neglect an aching back.
 Backache is the kidneys cry for
 help.
 Neglect hurrying 10 their aid
 Means that urinary troubles fol-
 low quickly
 Dire disaster, diabetes, Bright's
 disease.
 Profit by q Phoenix citizens
 experience.
 Mrs. w. Jones, formerly of Phoenix and well known here, says: "Doans Kidney Pills procured at the Brisley Drug Co.'S store. corner of Center and Adams streets, do all that is claimed for them. I suffered more or less with kidney trouble for the past ten years and when in the throes of an attack last winter I happened to read an advertisement about Doan's Kid ney Pills which induced me to take q course of the treatment. From the beneficial results I received 1 cheer fully testify to their value and effect iveness.''
 For sale by all dealers Price 60 cents. Foster -Milourn Co.,, Buffalo, N. Y, sole agents for the United States. Remember the name. Doan's ami take no substitute
 It Is very dangerous for a man to be refused by a girl when she is sure ne is going to ask her again.-New York Press
Arizona republican., 1904-01-15
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS. IN THE PROBATE COURT.

Of the County of Maricopa. Territory of Arizona.
 In the matter of the Estate of F. $. Fulton. deceased, Notice of Hearing Petition.
 Notice is hereby given that J. J. Sweeney, administrator of the estate of F.. s. Fulton, deceased. has filed in this court his final account and report. together with his petition for final dis tribution of said estate, and that the same will be heard on Wednesday. the 18th day of January, A. D. 1904, at 10