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ter" William said, II don't like to. Let
him get some of his own. This hurt
Walters feelings and he began to cry.
liam didn't find anything in his stocking
and Walter had happy Christmas and
was very sorry Rose Okinow
467 East Seventh street; Franklin school,
grade B sixth; age IL years
My Adventure
Last Christmas went skating with a
lot of my friends We went to lake
about mile from our home We skated
a while and were having good time.
There were men there to watch SO that
we did not get drowned. After a while a
friend and skated away from the others.
We were skating along and heard the
ice crack. My friend shouted to me but
was too late. I went down and came
up again. L tried to grab the edge of the
ice but couldn't Invent down again.
Then felt something grab me and knew
no more awoFe and found myself In
warm room. I afterward heard that 1t
was my friend that saved my life.
Roland Oosterhout.
653 Canada street; Franklin school, grade
B sixth; age 13 years.
Little Tom
Toms mother said, Have you thought
swered Tom. Do you know it is onely-
let's, see, this is Wednesday, today,
thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Yes 1t Is
"Only three days till Christmas" said
Tom. II never thought of that" Don't
you think instead of buying skates for
yourself Of you years savings it would
be better to get Ned Erickson pair of
shoes? You know he has those old shoes
he had all last winter said his mother.
"Well-yes-but Willie has a pair Of
skates. = And you have your Sled" said
his mother.
Then Tom answered Yes would
rather buy shoes for Ned" So Tom and
his mother went down town and bought
the shoes which they gave to Ned for
Christmas. Tom said 1t was the happiest
Christmas he ever had. Cora Gilbert
676 Mississippi street; Franklin school,;
age IA years.
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TONIGHT AT s:ao. {.

No. 1, Mr. and Mrs Blagden
Goliett; No. 2, Mrs. c. Chadwick
= Gotrox: No. 3, Col. and Mrs. John
: Jacob Rockernagie; No. 4, Mr.. Will s
lie K limit; No. s, the Duke and
Duchess of Rocksbury; No. 6, Mr.
and Mrs o. H. P. .Swellfront; No. z.
$ Lady Chiffon and Miss Daisy Per-
: Gale; No.r8;, Mrs. Jack DudS; No. 8, :.
the late Mrs d. Vorce De Cree;
Z No. 10, Maj. De Cree.
= And others, e esz
for whose names see programme.
THE MOST RECHERCHE So
CLAL GATHERING OF THE
SEASON. X 49,
Conversation Will Begin Promptly
at $3.50, and Students of Manners
Are Required to Be In Their Or
chestra and Gallery Seats
by 9:15.
Opera, Cavalleria Rusticana.'
BY the U. 8. Piano Organ Co.
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chance to show the grown people that they
can do more than make noise and
make Aunt James head ache
- Arthur Anderson.
1900 Marshall avenue; Cretin high, I'd
:. grade, intermediate B; age IA years.
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A Joke on papa

My papa was hunting quail the other
dayaand he shot a mink too. He hung 1t
In the barn for he intended to skin 1t
and sell the hide. When he went to get
the mink it was gone. He was pretty
mad about it and was going to punish
boys in the neighborhood took it. He
found the mink few days afterwards
but the cat had 1t all chewed up. We
all laughed at the joke the cat played on
papa. -Genevieve Nevin.
Green Isle, MINI: age years.
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Johnnie,s Candy

One day last summer / was out in the
country visiting a little friend. This little
boys mama was Johnnie and he was very
fond of candy. Every time he went to the
I forgot to bring a penny" The lady
would smile and give him stick of
candy.
One day the lady told his mother, and
Johnnie was punished for it. His mother
told him he must not say he liked candy
when he went to the store. Next day
Johnnie went to the store and stood at
the counter. but the lady did not pay any
The Saint Paul globe., 1905-01-08
School Entertainment

We were to an Entertainment at the
Hancock school. They showed moving
pictures of Robinson Crusoe when one Of
the ships got wrecked. Next they showed
wher he saved lots of the things from the
wreck Then when he got stuck with
his raft (Tha) They also had Russia and
some colored pictures. One was the kake-
walk of four black people. There was an
other one of stay in your own back yard.
CM) Not long after one of the black men
and read it. Henry Petersen.
1880 Minnehaha street
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The sleIoh Ride

Once a few of US boys went out sleigh
ing in the country had much trouble.
Our horse fell and broke strap. While
we were going along at swift pace my
The Saint Paul globe., 1905-01-08
The Careless Cat

Ny little cousin went over to see our
neighbor's new kittens. They put one
down on the floor for him to look at it
was a cunning little kitten, as white as
snow. Johnnie was very much pleased
with it, and wished it was his own There
happened to be a piece of yarn on the
floor very near. When they took the kit
ten back to its mother, Johnnie went
over and looked at the yarn for long
time and then said in a surprised tone.
: Vincent Jenny,
475 State street; Cretin high school;
grade 2a intermediate B. age II years.
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A True Bear Story

My friends, mother teaches school out
in the country and he builds the fire
and goes errands for her. One day his
mother sent him to their nearest neigh
a half OF a mile away. As he was walking
along through the swoods he heard a NOV
ing noise in the brush so he turned around
tie cub about two and half foot high.
He said that he was so afraid Of 1t that
he could not move. He said the bear
looked at him for while and then turned
around and walked off. And he did the
same. ALBERT NJ carter,
$50 Thomas street; Private school, grade
fourth; age II years.
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What He Gould Spare
a Greedy Roy

Once there was little boy whose
name was William When Christmas
came he got many toys, fruits, candies
and many other things. His little play
mate, who was Walter. lived across the
what William got. His parents We're not
able enough to give Santa Claus the mon
ey to get all the things Walter wanted.
After a while Williams mother entered
the room and said to William. Share
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A Trustworthy Guardian

A Trustworthy Guardian
My little friend Tom was very fond of
hazel nuts, so his mother promised him a
package of nuts If he brought home a
good report of his studies at school for the
week.
Tom earned the nuts and got them too.
He was afraid to trust them out of his.
mother. Finally safe plan occurred to
Grandpa, he asked, Have you lost
Eyes, ali of them,'' answered Grandpa.
"Then," said Tom; You can take care of
these these nuts while run 22,,.a te the grocery
1877 Lee avenue; Cretin high school, sec
ond intermediate B, age IL years.
Room for One More
One day last vacation mamma said:
Children If you are real good all week
you may go to the museum next Saturday
with grandma" We were delighted and
tried to be very good. Saturday after
noon We all went to the museum and saw
great many strange things
At last we came to a lion and my little
brother was very much frightened and
said 10 hTn noa be- sfraid Of the
lion He is stuffed ..
Little Tommy answered: well, ne may
not be stuffed so full but what he could
make room for little boy like me-
8S7 Rose street; Cretin high school. grade
second intermediate B; age IA years.
What He Could Spare
My little cousin, Roy was three years
old when his little playmate, Flora, went
to another city to live.
Roy was very lonely without her and
began to worry for fear Flora had no toys
to play with in that other town and
wished to send her some. Well. what
will you send? Your horse asked Papa.
mo, not that
Your wagon %
NO
Your blocks? 2"
.sOh, no.
Your engineer
No, couldn't spare that
well, what then?
"Oh, guess I'll send her my love
james O'Gorman,
673 Cedar street; Cretin high school grade
second intermediate B; age II years.
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THIS department Is conducted for
the school children Of the 7
Northwest, and the sole OBJ Z
ject Is to encourage the writing Of
stories and poems by the children.
Z The column Is open to all children
OF school age. All children, whether
their parents are subscribers OF 4
The G lob or not, are Invited to ]
contribute.
All contributions Of merit will be =
I printed providing the following rules
4 are observed:
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! SEcoND-Wrlte on one side Of
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THiRD-StorIes or poems must 7
] not be more than $50 words In
! length.
! FouRTH-eive your name, adj
I dress, age and school you attend.
I As the young readers of n I
] G o and their friends have be-
! come Interested In the Chlidren's
Page, 1t Is necessary at times to de-
lay the publication Of some con-
I trIbutIons received.
] Prizes will be awarded each week
for the three best stories, as fol-
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fIRSI-Scnolar,S 1Weneletn Cen.
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: The Globe, st. Paul, MINI.
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the Mississippi carp, One of the crowd
said: "Jim tell her an opposite direction
and let her lose herself. To the amaze.
ment of the crowd one of the boys stepped
up and said: IT will show you, please let
me take your basket He walked a block
to the car handed the basket to the lady,
tipped his hat and fastened back to his
companions who looked very very much
ashamed of them selves. One of the boys
said: Harry you are brave boy.
Mark Kirwan.
e3 Sycamore street.. Cretin high school. I'd
grade. intermediate B; age IL years.
A Newspaper
A newspaper is always welcome because
it brings us the latest news and l think
every one wants to know what is going on
We take the Globe and We think 1t is q
very good paper. All the boys Of my class
say it Is the best paper in St Paul be-
cause it gives the boys and girls chance
to say what they think, and you know II
do that They must just sit down, keeT
as still as they can and if there Is any
message to be done the boys can do II
The grown people must have their say, the
little boys must listen So am very giac
that the Globe gives the little boys
The Saint Paul globe., 1905-01-08
Jacks Luck

Jack Merron was the oldest child in the
house of 6 children. His mother was
poor widow and could hardly earn enough
was coming and his mother had no work.
Jack was selling papers as usual when a
man came up to him and asked him to
take to certain number on such street.
Jack looked at him in surprise, for the
address was his own house. 1t was his
own wealthie uncle who had come to
give merry Christmas.
-Hettie Fraser
109 Summit avenue: Madison school,
grade B third: age s years.
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a Brave Deed

One day last summer I was walking
down Sycamore street and stopped at
corner to wait for a friend. was there
but few mininutes, when crowd of
rough looking boys came along walking
down the street, they seemed to be look
ing out for some fun. Just then an old
lady came up with basket on her arm
she looked up and down the street, then
took few steps and seemed to be lost
finally she said: Boys where do you take
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hat few off and before we could stop
the horse we were block away. I got
out and ran back for my hat which.
found covered with snow. I got back to
the sleigh and we started again. While
driving along we came upon a road run
ming through the woods. We kept on go
ing and kept on going and still no end to
the woods. We decided to go back and
started in the direction we came. After
of the woods. We began to think wo
were lost After driving about while
We at last got out of the woods and
started for home. And glad we were to
get home Chester Noonan.
iS9 East Fourteenth street; Franklin
school, grade B sixth; age 13 years.
Our Hunting Trip
About two years ago my father, my
brother and went on hunting trip. We
camped out on the shores of lake about
fifty miles from our home. 1t was night
when we reached our destination, so we
set up our tent and then lay down to
sleep. The next morning we were up
early and after breakfast ! wandered out
into the woods. / did not notice how far
/ went, but in little while / discovered
1 was lost / wandered all day until Z
came to a road and far away l saw a
man. walked on until the man came
near and to my great joy 1 saw it was my
ia ather. When he saw me he was very
glad, for he had been hunting for me all
day We Staid about month, but never
wandered off alone again and III not for
get that hunting Grip.
Roland Oosterhout,
653 Canada street, Franklin school, grade
B sixth; age 13 years.
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| Prize Story Department or Children

ed him for it and said: How much does
your mother pay you Gfrlie?" The boy
replied When finished my mother says:
Thank. you James, you are, good boy"
and that is worth more than money to me.
think that boy was right.
s62 Rice street, fat s: Cretin high school.
second intermediate b; age IL years.
How Rynard Fooled Grandpa
Grandpa lives on a farm and raises
poultry. One fan grandpa was repairing
his poultry house. The poultry were
obliged to stay there at night although the
roof was off. There was hay stack be-
hind the building. One night 8 fox found
out that there were poultry in the build
ing. He climbed the stack and jumped into
the building. After eating fowl he tryed
to jump out. But alasl Mr.. Fox found 1t
easier to jump in than out and and he
was obliged to stay there until grandpa
went to let the poultry out in the morn
ing. When grandpa let out the poultry
he saw the fox who appeared to be dead
stretched out on the floor. How many nice
things grandpa thought of making. He
went into the house to get a knife with
which to skin the fox. Just as grandpa
opened the door the fox made bound
and was out Of sight in moment
Margaret Brennan.
Hancock school. grade B third. st. Paul.
MINI.
The Saint Paul globe., 1905-01-08
I Want a DwInk

Once there was little girl aged three
years. Her mother went to bed with her,
and after some time she said: Mamma
want a dwink. Hush darling lie down and
sleep: But mamma want dwink. You
just had one, go to sleep. Mamma want
dwink. If you don't sleep I will spank
you. Mamma If you get up to spank me
will you please give me dwink.
-Winifred Wallraff
TAI Western avenue, st. Paul, MINI; st.
Agnes school; age years.
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Las Vegas times. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1906, 1905-11-11

peetors and mining men is accelerat-
ing those features that make eondi-
tions more lively and profitable
All the business houses and con-
Germs are increasing their stocks and
commodities to supply this enlarged
demand.
The Las Vegas Trading company is
an instance in point To supply the
building requirements in conjunction
with the Ganahl Lumber Co and Ed
Won Tobel. they acquired the large
supply of lumber from the late firms
of Cope. Sheppard and Cleaveland
Commission company.
The trading company has as full and
large supRly OF building material as
can be found in any intermountaln
section of the country.
Las Vegas times. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1906, 1905-11-11
WILL BORE FOR WATER.
Has Confidence That Sufficient Water
to Make the Desert Bloom Like -
the Rose Can Be Secured.

Mr.. Albert Simmons. who owns 120
acres in township 90, range 81, lying
northeast of the big spring and about
in line with the Kyle Ranch, has
about completed arrangements for
sinking an artesian well on his prop
erty. Mr. Simmons has had great
deal of experiences in. Southern Cali
fornia and elsewhere in artesian we'll
boring. and his equipment will
be the latest and best. costing about
81 900. and will enable him easily to
go to depth of 500 feet If necessary.
lie is confident. basing his judgment
on experience and most careful going
over the ground here. that he will
strike an abundant flow of water at a
depth of few hundred feet
This is one of the most important
moves that has been made In the val
ley, and Mr.. Simmons has not met
with the ready encouragement and
support to which 1t is entitled
II means much to every landhqlder,
not only in the valley. but in town.
and to every business man. With an
abundance of artesian water and ey-
erything points strongly to it's being
there and only waiting some one with
the courage of his convictions to de.
velop it, this great valley, now given
over to grease-wood brush and its few
desert denizens, will be covered with
rich and productive farms and the
desert can be made to blossom like a
rose"
Las Vegas times. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1906, 1905-11-11
A GOOD TIME.
The Social Factors indulge in Very
Pleasant Evening.

A Halloween party was given at the
famous Ranch Resort Tuesday even
ing in honor of the Misses Gibson. of
Fremont street Harry Beal. of the
Rancho Tavern. took the party down
to the Ranch with his carry-all
The dance hall of the. tavern was
handsomely decorated with unique
Halloween effects.
Those who did not dance sat around
the large old-fashioned fire place in
the original adobe building built by
the Steyarts thirty years ago.
Games were played. refreshments
we're .served-=-Those .-present were
Messrs. Renshaw. Mosey Thomas,
Fred Collins, Howard Tuttle. Frank
Doherty. Mr. Rose. Barris. Botldn.
Harry Beal, Corkhill. Blake Hum
phrey, George Award. Misses. Jane
Gibson, Bess Gibson. Gertrude Gibson.
Kate Agud. Misses Bishop. Just,
Aphin. Martin. Mesdames. Rucker.
Stewart, Beal. Frye. Blake.
Las Vegas times. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1906, 1905-11-11
OLD HANDS AT THE GAME.
Hunters Make Las Vegas Head
quarters for Operations.

Jack Hennessy and Jim Hanley
pioneer prospectors and miners of
the west, are at Vegas preparatory to
aiding in the development of the great
southwest resources.
These veterans of-the mountains
are known wherever the prospector's
pick has sounded in the search of min.
eral bearing veins. The Pacific coast
has mainly been their field of opera
tions
Hennessy was one of the locators
and owners of the Noble Five group
OF mines in British Columbia, and was
fortunate enough to attain fortune
from thence.
They are hearty. clever. good fell
lows. like unto the typical prospector
Las Vegas times. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1906, 1905-11-11
BACK FROM THE COAST.
The Well Known and Leading Citizen,
Colonel w. !. Fife and Wife.
Are Home Again.

After an absence OF two weeks.
Colonel w. ]. Fife and his splendid
helpmeet the Mrs, are back with US
again. Their stay In California was
that of pleasure and business.
During their-se sejourn In San Fran.
cisco they purchased full line of the
latest and newest goods. with holi-
day supply, that win be on exhibition
and for sale in the near future in
their large commercial emporium at
the corner OF Ogden and First streets.
Las Vegas times. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1906, 1905-11-11
oil ExClTEMEN
Indian Creek Region Has Had a Wild
Furore of Claim Hunters
During Week.

II is not alone gold, silver and lead
that engages the attention of the pros
peetors these days. but oil with its al
Turing and tempting possibilities is
provoking a double quick action with
the ground floor gang.
From Bullfrog from Vegas and 9th
er Nevada points came a rush for the
supposed oil fields near Indian Greek.
Thousands upon thousands of acres
were located during the past ten days
The showings and evidences are
such that with proper development
work another Beaumont or Oil City
will have being in Nevada. 1t Is a
good showing.
Las Vegas times. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1906, 1905-11-11
WATCH LAS VEGAS GROW.
o. Mcintosh Is Having Modern,
up-to-date Building Erected for
Public Convenience.


Public Convenience.
Ground is being broken for the new
home to be occupied by the Arizona
Club. and this building. which under
the able supervision of Architect
Chamberlain. will be rushed to com
pletion, will be quite elaborate and
contain some novel features
1t will be 3SxS4 feet. built of con
crete blocks with cement floors and
sidewalks
The interior saloon part will be %
feet wide and there will be covered
porch II feet in width and extending
the entire length of the building
which will be fitted up with tables
aHa- the-pa -paFaPAeFaalia- a-ef eFeeR
cloth. The ceilings viii be steel The
roof of the entire building will be
heavily trussed with six inches OF
earth covering it. and a corrugated
iron roof over all. with five foot air
space. The bar will be "a feet long
and the fixtures will be quartered oak
with onyx trimmings. Watch Las
Vegas grow.
Las Vegas times. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1906, 1905-11-11
4 PROMINENT MINING
REPRESENTATIVE.
Has Negotiated Some of the Biggest
and Most Famous Mining Deals
OF the Country

James p Harvey. the prominent
mining man. is back from San Fran
cisco. Harvey has his headquarters at
Las Vegas. recognizing 1t is the pivot
al point for the knowing and practical
mining men of the country. He appre-
eiates that Las Vegas Is surrounded
with the mountains and features that
carrx with them the Midian fortunes
of the near future Harvey has been
sponsor for some OF the biggest min
ing deals in the country
Las Vegas times. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1906, 1905-11-11
UP AND AT 1T.
The Board of Trade Is Active and
in the Harness to Give Vegas its
Proper Place.

On Wednesday evening largely at
tended meeting of the Board of Trade
had it's inning Matters of general inn
port to the community and methods
for the advancement of Las Vegas best
interests were discussed. Plans TO
carry into effect the purpose of these
objects were formulated and will be
perfected at later meeting.
N A. Kuhn. presided and Geo. A.
Ward was In place as secretary.
Las Vegas times. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1906, 1905-11-11
MANY INQUIRIES.
The Worthy and Splendid Secretary
of the Board of Kept Busy An
swerng Correspondence.

An evidence of the great interest in
our young city is the fact that George
A. Ward. the splendid young man and
secretary of the Board of Trade, is
constantly kept on rush to answer
from every section of
the country.
Inquiries are plenty. These are for
opportunities, Investments and flu
lures.
George is certainly competent and
worthy of his position. Beingta pio-
neer merchant, he takes a pleasure
and interest In the welfare and up
building of the valley that is com
mendable and worthy of emulation by
all of us
Las Vegas times. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1906, 1905-11-11
NO DUST THER RE.
A New. Clean, Comfortable and En-
joyable establishment for
Everybody.

The fixtures of the Turf Exchange
saloon are the most creditable internal
establishment OF any business house
in Las Vegas Mcknight a. Farrell
certainly sport the best and neatest of
them ALL What is more. the work
was done in Las Vegas and is credit
to the genius and ability of J. j. Ford,
the pioneer planning mill man.
The whole of the Turf Exchange is
of the modernized up-to-date order
and 1t Is wonder that Mcknight a
Farrell feel proud.
Las Vegas times. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1906, 1905-11-11
A NEW BUSINESS BLOCK
With the Present Forward Strides,
Judge Thomas Grasps His
Opportunity.

Judge w II. Thomas. since his re
turn from Dakota. has announced that
he will in the near future build a two
story business block on the corner OF
First and Fremont streets.
Judge Thomas is one of the heaviest
realty owners in Las Vegas anW the
site where he is going to build Is one
of the best business corners in our
thriving little city.
Las Vegas times. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1906, 1905-11-11
TAXING THEIR FULL CAPACITY
Manager Daionee States Strong
Point, Showing Increased Business
and Prosperity for Vegas.

The Hydro Carbon Light company,
according to. its manager. Mr. Dale r.
Dalonee. is going rushing business.
Mr.. Dalonee states that their business
has increased within the past six
months double. and is such that the
present force is unable to cope with
the demands.
The light company furnishes a
splendid lIluminant to the Vegas con-
sumers The same concern also ships
an average of twenty tons OF gasoline
and other oils TO Rhyolite monthly for
lighting purposes.