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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-12-23

She was supcrbiy dressed in tho pin
nacie OF fashion and would have been
beautiful but far certain stern. bust
uesslike expression that rather married
the sweetness ot her face
First lookIus up and down. she dart.
Ell swiftly into narrow passagcway
ana was soon knocking at door en-.
bluzoned with the legend. -Slguor Olec
Margcriuo. Clairvoyant future Fore.
told"
The door opened.
Where rs the siguory' she nervously
demanded.
"In bed, num-"
"Horrorsi What's the matter with
him.
Nervous prostrauon. brought on by
overwork."
"OverworkI"
"Yes. mum. Since September he's
been busy peerin' into ole future FER
people wot wanted ter know dc value
Nv Christmas presents dcy wuz goin
10 get SOS they'd know how much ter
spend on theirs"
Sitting a shrek OF despair. she sped
away on the hunt for some other clair.
voyanL-New York Herald.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-12-23

forms in another part OF the house, and
the pilgrims. or peregrinOs, march two
and two. led by one who carries the
Babe. Singing sweet hymns and the
htanies. they go through the house,
winding in and out OF the rooms and
galleries.
at last the wanderers stop at the
door OF the room in which is the man
ger. Two voices, representing Mary
and Joseph. in a wailing hymn beg 10
be admitted. Voices within chant a
denial Finally a voice announces who
they are that plead for shelter; then
the door is thrown open, and the pere-
grinos are allowed to enter. The Babe
is placed In the manger. often by a
priest, and songs OF rejoicing burst
forth.
The penatas are next on the pro-
gramme, the details varying with the
fancy OF the host.
In convenient place the penata is
suspended, and the little folk, and big
ones who choose TO take part in the
merriment. are blindfolded one at a
time, turned around n time or two
then given a stick with which TO break
the Jar If possible. So many trials
then another tries. When one succeeds
the contents fall to the floor and a
scramble follows TO see who gets the
most In some old families there are
evenings when the numerous servants
partake OF the joys of the posada and
share in the souvenirs and refresh.
ments provided.-Collier's Weekly.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-12-23

FEVO ono who has hccn away from
the United States Tor term OF
years the Christmas holidays
there seem like a fever.Sh rush,
and the simple pleasures INDUCED in
during the nine days OF posadas in
Mexico are returned 20 with a certain
measure q relief
a posada is ana inn. and the idea per-
vadmg these festivities is that story,
known 90 AN the wort. of Caesar Au-
gustus who. in the height OF his pow
or. wished 90 know the number or peo-
PIE who bowed beneath his scepter.
Ia order 90 determine the fact he de-
creed that a census should be taken OF
all the nations composing the great
Roman empire. To effect this Angus
tus sent tNvcnty-fOur commissioners TO
the different parts Of his world. The
edict commanded that every person,
rich or poor, weak or strong. should go
TO the place OF his birth or 10 the orig
inal place OF his family TO have his or
her name inscribed in the Roman regis
try.
Joseph and Mary, who were both OF
the royal house OF David. went TO the
town of Bethlehem. They found it so
fun OF people on the same mission that
they wandered about the town for nine
days seeking shelter. On the ninth day
they were allowed 10 stay in the stable
OF a posada, and there the Nino Santo.
or Holy Child. was born. The posadas
are held for nine evenings in commem-
Grafton OF those weary days.
OF course there are miserable homes
where no sign OF a posada is held, but
Mexicans, rich and poor. are generous.
No matter how dirty and ragged, every
one IS welcome IN the churches, beauti-
fully decorated. and at the nightly po-
sadas held in them, though there the
penatas are omitted, as the celebra.
tons are entirely OF religious nature
| To the children the penatas are very
| important features Of the season. They
represent men. women, goats and 9th.
| or animals, beautiful flowers. immense
l chrysanthemums. giant roses and PEG
K MES, lovely dahlias, nuns, monks in full
costume and graceful musical instru
ments. Each figure contains an empty
Jar or penata OF pottery. which is hid
| den by tie decorations or costumes OF
cOlore6 tissue paper, most skillfully
applied. The Jars are filed witt
/ goodies and unbreakablc toys.
When friends have been invited 10 &
pOsada the house is decorated viii
evergreens and MOSES, flowers and
tinsel in all the rooms and corridors
In one room is the scene in the stable
| OF Bethlehem - the stable yard an(
servants. the animals. trees and plants
groups of Biblical characters. little toy
fountains. All that money can do {,
beautify the beginning of the ''old. ole
story" is done according 10 the tast,
and means Of the host and hostess
The little manger, amid soft lights ant
draperies, stands ready for the Nine
Santo.
A procession OF the guests aud family
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-12-23
AIi.tietoe Myths.

Many English girls believe that they
will not be welded inside Of twelve
mouths unless they have at least one
kiss under the mistletoe. In many
counties a berry IS plucked from the
mistletOe with each kiss. and when
there are no berries no kisses are al
lowed. Mistletoe used TO be consider
ed a charm or amulet 10 ward OF the
baleful influence OF witches. IL was
also considered that its influence was
Irresistible, thar no one could possibly
pass beneath it without yielding TO its
power. and hence both matron and
maid must submit TO the salutation
which has since become customary
Self Culture Magazine
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-12-23
SHRIsTMAsAT sANpRINeHAM
How the Royal Family Of Great Brit
ain Celebrates.

How the Royal Family Of Great Brit
ain Celebrates.
The royal family OF Great Britain
keeps NJ Christmas az Sandringham in
q right royal and old fashioned way.
Tasteful decorations with holly and
mistletoe abound everywhere. Every
one comes down 10 the dining room.
where breakfast is taken en- famille.
Every one has presents for some one
else. All the servants aud tenants are
remembered, so that there are many
happy hearts on Christmas morning
Substantial joints. geese and turkeys,
with other good things. have a delight
ful way Of turning up at the very
houses where they are most wanted.
After breakfast the royal family and
guests and the ladies and gentlemen OF
the household go ON a tour o. inSpec-
ton TO view the decorations. and then.
provided the weather is ine, they
walk TO church. which. OF course. has
been tastefully adorned I'm appropriate
and approved Christmas fashion. OF
the entry or the king and queen the
congregation rises - that is the only
formalty observed. The kings domes-
tic chaplain takes the service-a bright
choral service. with Christmas hymns
ara ala anthem.
Then comes luncheon-which is the
children's dinner - attended by the
king and queen and other members OF
the family. The Christmas pudding is
brought in, blazing up merrily. 20 the
intense delight of the little princes and
Processes.
The late afternoon is the most excit-
ing time FOR the juniors. The doors OF
certain room have been kept rigor-
Ously fastened since the previous even
ing. her majesty and other members
OF her family having duly dressed a
large Christmas tree therein. The door
is opened, and the whole party troops
Ia. while the royal children evince the
greatest delight at the Christmas tree
ablaZe with lights and weighed down
with presents. Aftorword an sorts of
games are entered into with hearth
ness and zest that must surely appeal
TO every one
Dinner comes along NJ $40. 60 which
oil guests staying iu the house and
macy ~ tle household are invited 10y
The king The king and queen and
guests assemble in the drawing room
first ana then % procession is formed.
led. OF course. by their majestios. who
are followed n order Of precedence 10y
the others The tables are laid in the
grand salon. The guests are seated at
small oval tables. The king and queen
sitting opposite each other at one. and
are waited ou hy special r0otmcu.
Bears head. baron OF beef and plum
pudding are the staple dishes OF the
royal Christmas dinner
After dinner There may Doe dance OF
a command performance n the state
ballroom. thc walls OF which are deco
rated by gorgeous Indian trophies pre-
scented tn l.s majesty when Dee visited
that country Pictorial Magazine.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-12-23

The candles burn on the Christmas trees
They burn with a rudy flame.
And the little Eskimo looks with glee
Upon picture book and game.
he dances IN ecstasies OF delight.
And he claps his hands for Joy
And then climbs into the branches bright
Where Jingles the rosy toy.
Then with an expression OF peace suprema
And twinkle OF heartfelt fun
The candles he pluclSs in lotos dream
And gobbles them one by one.
r. x. Munlxlttrick in New York Herald
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-12-23
Christmas :.
Eve In ~
Bethlehem

:" ETHLEHEM. the central spot Of
tx interest IN the Holy Land at
ChriSUmastide. is a Christian
town set ina the heart OF Mo
hnmmedanism. where once a year the
Greek church grants the use OF the
grotto Of the Nativity 10 the Latin
church. The ceremonies begin on Dec
p 10y the image OF the youthful Christ
being carried from the basiica OF St
Helena TO the sacred grott0 Of the Ma
tivity, where the traditional spot OF
Christs birth is marked by n silver
star set in The rocky pavement
The service begins ar 10 O'Clock In
the evening. IL opens with the chant
ing OF psalms without any musical ac-
compartment The patriarch OF Jeru-
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-12-23

Don't fuss. don't hurry. don't worry,
don't fret Christmas has come and
gone many times and will come and 60
again. Don't do one single thing, then,
for at least two weeks that will Jar
you into forgetting that 1t was the
birthday Of peace and good will.-Phil.
adelphia Record.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-12-23
Christmas Candy.

To make chocolate caramels dissolve
over "a FIRE one cupful Of mOlasSes and
two teacupfuls Of sugar; add One-quar-
ter OF a pound OF grated chocolate and
piece OF butter the size Of an egg;
boil for fifteen or twenty minutes; pour
into fiat buttered dishes 10 the depth OF
a quarter e an inch and when cold cut
into squares an inch in size.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-12-23
why Tommy Is Doing Pennncs.

Grandma-Are you looking forward
20 your Christmas dinner, Tommy?
Tommy-Yep, grandma, but not so
much as Johnny Jones.
Grandma-Why so. Thomas?
Tommy - His grandma died last
week. and he'll get all her Crissmus
turkey.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-12-23
Christmas In CornwnII.

In Cornwall Christmas eve is a spe-
cial holiday with children, who are al
lowed to sit up till midnight and drink
TO the "mock," as the Yule log is called
there.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-12-23

he changed countenance rapidly.
Slipping on his face the Santa Claus
mask, ne made triumphant entry In
to the parlor with the bundle OF toys.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-12-23

The Past Versus the Present.
Oh. Christmas time IS coming fast.
SO cheer UP. girls; be pleasant
And shake the fellow with the past
Tor that one with the present.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-12-23

opes, Note and Letter Paper,
Bill-heads, Monthly State
ments, Business Cards, Fl
nancial and Order Books,
Circulars, Cheok-books, PAM
phlets.
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We print Wedding Invita-
tons, and High Class Sta
tionery for Balls, Parties, Pic
MICS and all entertainments Of
{ a social nature.
We print Church Envel-
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Cards, Policies, both straight
life and benevolent, Physi-
clans Certificates, Sick Cards,
Application blanks, Agents
Report Sheets, Rate Cards,
etc.
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F ALL DESCRIPTIONS

We furnish "cus when desired and will arrange to
complete special work in line When in need any work
in line call and and estimates will be furnished
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OUR AIM

IS to please our patrons and to
give them the best service at
the lowest prices, consistent
with satisfactory work.
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1t is thoroughly equipped
to do all kinds of printing on
short notice. We make a
speciality of Society printing
and work for Insurance Com
panies, such as Financial
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We print Handbills, QuarterSheets, Half and Whole
Sheet posters Tags, Tickets PlaCards Society Cards. Min
utes, Visiting Cards, Mourning Stationery.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-12-23
MeXiCO'S
Christmas
POSAdAS

ETO ono who has hccn away from
the United States FOR term OF
years the Christmas holidays
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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-12-23

OUR PRESENT ucEwORE1Nc
PUBLIC YARDS OF BROAD ST.
Smyrna times., 1905-04-12
Teachers to Meet at Delaware City.

The New Castle County Teachers
Association will meet at Delaware Col
lege in Newark, on Saturday, April IS,
for an all day session. The teachers
will enjoy the hospitality of the col
lege and luncheon will be served at
noon. Prof. Bothermul, principal of
one of the Pennsylvania Normal
Schools will make the leading address.
There will be no local institute on next
Saturday but on that day the classes in
drawing and botany will meet in the
Wilmington Business School at 10 a.
m. for their final lesson,
Smyrna times., 1905-04-12
MIDDLETOWN'S FINE DRIVING HORSES.
John P. PeIls Took Seven Fine BlOOded AMI
mails to New York City Last Week.

Mr.. John P. Pells, who has been
spending the winter in Mlddletown,
left on Tuesday morning for New
York City, taking with him seven of
the finest and best driving horses to he
found in this neighborhood. Mr.. Pells
is a majorg general in Judging horse
flesh and his purchases were all of the
best to be found. A gentleman speak
ing of them said "they were the pret-
tiest, the finest ever taken from Mid
dletown." His selections are made
carefully, age, size and color. style and
beauty. together with disposition and
driving qualities being the principal
features, and none are selected without
the most critical examination and
thorough trial. He makes his pur-
chases to sell again and no doubt, re-
alizes handsomely on his ventures.
One of the animals taken was pur-
chased of Mr.. Charles A. Cannon, of
near Odessa, /; one from Mr.. John P.
Cochran, one from Mr.. Edward Spear,
of Bohemia Manor, one from Mr..
Thornton, also of the Manor; one from
Mr.. Hurd and one from a colored man,
whose name we could not learn. Mr..
Pells made many friends while IN Mid
dletown, all of whom wish him sue
cess IN his ventures, and hope he may
come again soon.- -Middletown New
Era.
Smyrna times., 1905-04-12
LIVED SEVERAL WEEKS UNDER SNOW
Lawrence A. Skinner of Royal Oak, Nd, Tells
RSgaEkabIe Incident Concerning Goose.

Lawrence A. Skinner of Royal Oak, Nd, Tells
a RSSIaEkabIe Rs Incident Concerning Goose.
Lawrence E::-Skipgeg, appointment q Pessc craaitaaeent
farmer living near Royal Oak, was in
Esston the latter part of last week and
related remarkable story about a
goose on his farm, says the Esston
Ledger. He states that he is in the
habit of counting his geese and putting
them in the stable every night, but on
the night of the great blizzard one
goose was missing until a few days
ago, when he was shoveling a pile of
snow out of his stable yard at the rear
end of his barn. AS he reached the
bottom his shovel struck against some
thing soft. Upon investigation he To-
Gated his missing goose, which had
been covered up in snow for more than
six weeks without anything to eat OF
drink. He states that the goose was
still alive but very gaunt and weak
from exposure and abstinence from
food. He took the goose to the house
and cared for it day or two. feeding
it judiciously. It thrived and became
very hearty and was able to join the
balance of the flock from which it ha6
been separated for nearly two months
Smyrna times., 1905-04-12
PEACH OUTLOOK AT DOVER
IS RATHER UNPROMISING
DIFFERENCE OF OPINION AS TO WHETHER
THERE WILL BE MUCH OF A CROP.
Ex-Sherlff Mcdaniel Expects a Fair Crop
From His Orchards, While Around FELTON,
They Are Said to be Killed.

Says the Dover Index: Information
from Atlanta, Ga, says: According to
the records kept by the weather
bureau for the past II years. the aver
age killing frost in that state occurs on
March "a. Killing frosts, however,
have occurred i'll two instances during
the above period as late as April 10
in 1899 and 1899. The weather man at
Atlanta is of the belief that there will
be no further frosts sufficient to da-
mage the fruit in that state, the last
killing frost occurring on March IA.
Many fruit growers and nurserymen,
however, do not regard the crop as
safe until after the first full moon in
April. AS the first full moon will not
arrive until the 10th, it is generally
conceded that this will be too late for
any killing frost. The orchards are
now in full bloom and heavily laden
with we'll formed buds. It is very i'm
probably, under ordinary conitions,
that the peach crop in that state will
suffer another death.
In this section there is a difference
of opinion. Many growers report the
crop killed by the severe winter.
About FELTON, this opinion seems gen.
eral.f In SUSSEX county the reports
are more cheerful and some persons in
this section are expecting fair crop.
Ex-Sheriff Joseph Mcdaniel, who
has had considerable experience with
fruit and has become one of the most
Successful peach growers, says: Some
have prospects for a peach crop and
some, have none. This is partly due
to the different ages of the trees, GER
tain trees being able to stand the Sc.
we're weather. From the present in
dication Mr.. Mcdaniel expects to have
a fair crop of peaches. From other
sources it is learned that the late var.
ieties of yellow fruit are the ones that
have suffered the most.
For the first time in several weeks
ice and frost were noticed Monday
morning, of last week, the mercury
have fallen during the night to 80 de.
grees above zero. 1t was the coolest
weather since the middle of March.
While there is some apprehension for
fruit, the general opinion was that
it had not advanced sufficiently to
sustain much damage.
Smyrna times., 1905-04-12
REPRESENTATIVE SMITH DELAWARE CITY
Was Elected Mayor and one Of the School
Commissioners at Election Held Thursday

Was Elected Mayor and one Of the School
Commissioners at Election Held Thursday
The annual town election was held
at Delaware City, Tuesday. There
were contests for the office of mayor
and commissioner, but the question of
politics was not considered. The is
sues being of local character. Rep
resentative Willard y. Smith, Dem.
was elected as mayor over Charles w.
Pancoast, Rep, and Jacob Rupp,
Dem, was chosen as commissioner
over Joseph Anderson, Rep. Mr..
Smith received 1913 votes to 3S cast for
Mr.. Pancoast, and Mr.. Rupp received
13O votes to 35 cast for Mr.. Anderson.
Harry E. Heal was elected as treasurer
without opposition. Representative
Smith, Edward L. Clark and p. J.
Mulllgan were elected as school com
missioners for term OF two years
There " as but one school ticket in th,
field.
Smyrna times., 1905-04-12

SHERIFF'S SAFE.
By virtue OF a writ of Levari Facas 10 me
directed will be exposed to Public sale at the
front door OF the County Building in the town Of
Dover, East Dover Hundred, Kent County and
State of Delaware, on
Smyrna times., 1905-04-12

Avoid all drying inhalants and use
/ that which cleanses and heals the men
brsne. Ely's Cream Balm is such a
remedy and cures Catarrh easily and
pleasantly. Cold in the head vanlshes
quickly. Price 80 cents at druggists
or by mail
Catarrh causep difficulty in speaking
and to a great extent loss of hearing.
BY the use of Ely's Cream Balm drop
ping of mucus has ceased, voice and
hearing have greatly improved. J. W.
Davidson, Atty at Law, Monmouth,
Ill.
Smyrna times., 1905-04-12
COATS AND FURS

1t is very gratifying to know that every garment
in this department is one all made to our spe-
Clal order since October Is 1904. Not single gar
ment carried from last season. What a satisfaction
to purchaser to feel certain that every garment from
which your selection is being made is a new one
They are made from the most popular and desirable
cloths, in black, grey and the popular checks and
stripes.
Our separate walking skirts from S.. so to 5000
very popular. They in Stylish effective cloths
and are handsomely tailored.
The crisp, cool mornings and evenings suggest
stylish piece of Fur for the neck Our furrers have
done themselves greater credit Each piece has
been carefully selected and fashioned Just to your
liking. Every piece new one.
Smyrna times., 1905-04-12

A berth has not yet been found for
the Hon. John Barrett formerly our
former representative at Panama.
Difficulty is found in selecting place
sufficiently remote from civilization
and yet abounding in all the Injuries
syberitish life.
Smyrna times., 1905-04-12
The New Trade Mark Law.

A copy of the New Law Trade
Marks will be sent free to any one in
terested in Trade Mark Protection, by
@. A. Snow & Co. opposite Patent
Office, Washington, d. G.
Smyrna times., 1905-04-12

A lazy liver makes a lazy man.
Burdock Blood Bitters is the natural. |.
never failing remedy for lazy liver
Ordinary household accidents, have
no terrors when there's bottle of DIR.
Thomas Electric Oil in the medicine
chest. Heals burns, cuts, bruises.
sprains. Instanct relief.
It's the little colds that grow into
big colds; the big colds that end in
consumption and death. Watch the
little colds. DIR. Woods Norway
Pine Syrup
Eczema, scald head, hives, itchInesi
OF the skin of any sort, instantly re-
ieved, permanently cured. Doan's
Ointment. At any drug store.
Smyrna times., 1905-04-12

ton, Del, formerly of Principe, and
Miss Emma j. Huss, of Chester, Pa,
were married at St. Paul's Church,
that city, on Wednesday, March Goth
by the Rector, Rev. Francis M. Taitt.
Mr.. and Mrs. Naudain will reside in
Rising Sun.
Smyrna times., 1905-04-12
TAILOR MADE SUITS

Our Suits are selected with great care, and are
tailored in the best fashion that high and skill
give garment, the workmanship being frst-cass in
all respects with the very natural result of perfect
fitting garments at popular prices.
Smyrna times., 1905-04-12
In n Pinch Use Aliens FOOt-Ease.

Shake into your shoes Aliens Foot.
Ease, a powder. 1t cures corns, Bun
ions, Painful, Smarting, Hot, Swollen
feet. At all druggists and Shoe Stores
25c.
Smyrna times., 1905-04-12
HALL & MEGEAR
DRESS GOODS

There are certain weaves of Dress Goods, Mo
hairs, Coverts, Checks and mixed Suitngs that are
very popular and with some dealers very scarce. We
have them in all the correct Colorngs at 25c 5Oc 75c
and 81 90 per yard,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1905-12-14
SELECTING A JURY.
Proceedings in Beef Trust Gases a
CHICAGO.

Proceedings in Beef Trust Cases at
Chicago.
Chicago, Dec. 14.-The examination
OF veniremen in connection with the
selection of the first jury in the beef
trust cases began Curing the day in
the United States district court before
Judge Humphrey. The jury to be
chosen will try the last preliminary
plea of the twenty-one defendants.
The chief question to be decided is
whether the packers gained immunity
under the Investigation of Commits
sioner Of Corporations Garfield, the de-
fense OF theSEaekers being that Cons
missioner Garfield promised them inn
munity from criminal prosecution pro-
vided they woald make statements to
him. Other points to be decided are
whether. the report Of Commissioner
Garfield Wa used in securing the in
dictmcnt OF the defendants and
whether ev lcace was seized by the
govt .clent without proper process of
law.