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The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-12-15

century at least. II was small, but the
outbuildings attaching TO II rambled
away Into the forest l,eblnd. The sign
swung. crenklng. on 5 green patch OF
grns' before the door. AS we drew
near. man lounging In front Of the
inn suddenly drew hfs pipe from his
mouth and touched bis hat
Good morning, IIooL." said my com.
panion quietly. pauslne and leaning on
his stick. These are very pleasant
days for us ALL"
''They are. sir" RESPONDED the man.
lie was of middle height. with great
appearance of activity In his sinewy
body, and his thin dark face bore ha-
bitual expression of polite Difference.
IL was az II his air apologized for not
already interpreting your unuttered
wishes. understood the reason the
next moment.
Mr.. kesteven. turning TO me, nodded
Ia friendly way toward the man.
you have heard me speak OF Hood"
said he, with a fam. smile. He was
The valet ! mentlcael.' whom | lost a
month back. A month. isn't II, Hood -
Eyes. sir: Just month-four weeks
aud three days. that is" replied the
man respectfully.
"Ah. indeed; it's wonderful how long
time tarrics." said my host cfeerfuiiy
Business good, Hood? hope you are
not losing by the experiment. sup.
- h.. anti %. H..
that II is trying position TO be In a
subordinate state. Every one likes his
independence"
assented conventionally. and Hood
waited very courtcously until had
made my answer before he took up his
10 reply TO his former masters ques-
tion.
II can't complain. sir" he said
There's not much traffic in the Gwent,
sir. but do certain business"
"Ah. should have thought 1t a wiser
policy 10 have gone nearer civilization.
Hood. Why not have taken a place at
l.lanellanY
A faint but respectful smile lowered
On the mans nervous face. IL don't
hold so much with Llanellan, sir. This
Is tidy house, and business will i'm
prove. hope"
"Well. well. let us hope So" was Mr..
Kesteyen's answer as his eyes wander.
"a toward the inn. "A pretty place,
Is II not. Mr.. GreatorexY' And then
with a glance OF scrutiny at the land
lord, you have had an accident.
lIoodT
yes. SIR" was the answer: "a slight
accident. sir--nothing OF consequence.
| fell against the bar yesterday" and
he put finger apologetically TO his
clean shaved lip, which ] now per
ceivs 20 be somewhat swollen.
"A nasty fail. nasty fall" said Mr.
Kesteyen, shaking his head at Is
lucky IL was no worse" He moved
away with n courteous nod OF his head,
10 which the innkeeper responded with
a salute. As he did so he turned and,
taking my arm. smiled back at Hood.
You see the Gwent has its visitors
Sometlmes. Hood. Mr. Greatorex Is
staying with me- SO perhaps we may
turn the Woodman In time into a fash
'onable resort of society"
lie laughed as II at his own small
lest, I'm which the lnnkeeper Joined.
md. pressing my arm. walked on. He
seemed very kindly master.
thought. and | had no doubt but that
Hood had been an excellent servant.
remarked as much, to which he as
scented cordially.
' II have never come upon man who
fell into my ways better and knew his
work more efficiently" he said. "An
admirable servant-altogether admira-
BILE"
Our walk had exhilarated me and,
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-12-15
Remarkable Cure.

II was much afflicted with sciatf
ca" writes Ed c. Mud, of Iowaville
Sedgwick Co., Kan, going about on
crutches and suffering a deal of pain
was induced to try Billiards. Snow
Imminent, which relieved me.
II used three soc bottles. 1t 1,
the greatest Imminent | ever used
have recommended 1t to a number oil
persons; ALL express themselves as
being benefited by 1t. I now walk
without crutohes, able to perform
great deal of light labor on the
farm" Csc. soc and $1.00 at Alvey
& Lists.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-12-15
No Secret About IL.

II is no secret. that for Cuts, Burns,
Ulcers, Fever Sores, Sore Eyes, Boils,
etc.. nothing is so effective as Buck
lens Arnica SGlve. at didn't take
long 10 cure bad sore ! had, and II
Is all o. X. for sore eyes" writes ID.
l.. Gregory, of Hope. Tex. 25e at W.
B. McPherson's drug store.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-12-15
Hcart Elutteriug,

Undigested food and sas in the
stomach, located just below the
heart, presses against 1t and causes
heart palpitation. When your heart
troubles you in that way take Her
bine for a few days. You win soon
be all right. soc bottle. Sold by
Alvey & Lists drug store.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-12-15
A bad Scare.

Some day you will get bad scare,
when you feel a pain in your bowels.
and fear appendicitis. Safety lies in
DR.. Kings New Life Pills, a sure
cure, for all bowel and stomach dis
eases, such as headache, biliousness;
costiveness. etc. Guaranteed at w. B..
McPherson's drug store only Csc.
Try them.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-12-15
Cured Paralysis.

w. F. Baiiy, p. o. True, Texas,
writes; MY wife had been suffers
ing five years with paralysis in hel
arm. when / was persuaded to use
Bal,ard's Snow Liniment, which
cured her all right. have also
used it for old sores. frostbites AMI
skin eruptions. 1t does the work"
Sold by Alvey e. List.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-12-15

King George of Greece is an ath-
lete and more than once under the
giles in the arena and the racing
pseudonym of George Papadopu-
lous" has taken part in the strug-
path. He is said to be the most
muscular king in Europe.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-12-15
Lost IL Neat Sum.

Boston, Dec. 14.--In an advertise
ment in the papers today Thos. w.
Lawson admits that the pool in Am
algamated copper which has been
operating, sustained a loss of s3,-
100000.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-12-15

The Sun Office is showing the
prettiest lines of fancy stationery in
the city and the prices are surpris-
ingly low. soc buys a box of very
handsome stationery.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-12-15
Chicago Round Trip 50
Over Pennsylvania Lines
To Famous Live Stock Show.

Excursion tickets sold December
16, II, is and 10 for parlor car and
library-cafe car train leaving Louis
Vile $40 a. m. daily, and sleeping
car train leaving Louisville S:l5 p.
M. daily. Complete information may
be ascertained from &. ii. Hagerty,
District Passenger Agent, Louisville,
Ky. a
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-12-15

Sir Archibald Geikie, the famous
geologist predicts another deluge
on account of the universal decay
of the surface of the land.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-12-15

The trumpet of fame-They who
know laugh, because 1t is nothing
but a penny whistle.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-12-15
NEW
TELEPHONE SUBSCRIBERS

List of new subscribers added b,
he Rast Tennessee Telephon,
company today:
12SO-Rawlings, Chas., Res. 1113
Madison.
1s6G--Shaffer Henry, Res. 327
n. 18th.
1764-Lindsey. w. F., Gro, 16tr
and Madison.
12s1-m-Cooper. j. A., Res. Ben.
ton Road
l429-Thompson. Mrs. T., Res,
500 8. Sth.
2129-Want, d. A., Res. 1902
Broad.
721-Neal Sam. Livery and Feed
stable, 210 S. Third.
Like other commodities telephone
service should be paid for according
to its worth and value.
According to the last telephone d.
rectories issued we have In the city
about 1880 subscribers or five times
as many as the Independent Co.;
outside the city and within the coun-
ty, we have SO times as many sub
scribers as the Independent Co. Yet
we will place a telephone ~ your
residence at the same rate the Inde.
pendent Co. is supposed TO charge
and provide in addition long distance
facilities which will enable you to
reach $4,000, 900 people from you,
home.
Call 500 for further information.
EAST TENNESSEE TELEPHONE
COMPANY
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-12-15

You can't eat life's cake unless
you have vhe dough,
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-12-15

CnVD TT. the cold-cure that does the
uk1PEII. work in & hours, and will
not make you sick. Try IL
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-12-15

CHAPTER III.

~ EFORE breakfast had the OPP
portunity ~ make a narrower
" inspection Of the castle as II
appeared from without. The
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-24
SMALL PITCHERS EARS.

That cit the night before Christmas
oubtedy true but fear that the rest Of the old
would not have applied in this The twins were
wake, neither wanted to to sleep and both clam
red for just more story please'' 2.
Mama had told them every story she could think of,
,ut still they not satisfied They simply could not
would not 60 to sleep Her patience nearly gone
md she said Now children, really must go to sleep,
n Santa Claus won't come at ALL "But mama, you
avent told how you used to hang up your stocking
md won't go to sleep till you do, persisted Of
hem Mama then told them the story of how she hung
p her stocking and in the morning found all kinds Of
PRESENTS in it, This had the desired effect and She had
he satisfaction Of seeing the tw lie down in their little
,eds Thinking they would fall asleep soon she stole
ety downstairs. They lay still for time, when
y said, ''Lets stay awake and old Santa'' They
at for ages it seemed to them but in reality it
My half hour and they beginning feel sleepy
Vhen suddenly they heard noise in the below,
where they had hung their stockings They crept softly
the half-open door and peeped in. They figure
landing by their stockings ''Thats himl'' said D.,
they did not want Santa Claus to them, the
whiterobed figures stole away quietly they had
ONE, and in dreamand.
Eighth Grade, .: Esther Erickson,
Adams School, 2309 Cedar Avenue S.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-24

which the folks had left in the paror erept noise
essy down the front stairway and the dark hall
below Some was talking in low tone of voice.
We're there twos Santa Claus and his helper of
light streaming from the halfclosed diningroom
loor and hestated before entering for expected thc
Wishing to spy walked boldly in, to satisfy my nine
curiosity stopped still in the center of the
Surely my sight deceving for instead of seeing
stout, much bewhiskered individual attired in red
mit with white fur trimmings, behed plain clothes
mounted a high stepladder before beautiful
Christmas My brother! He gazed in establishment
It me and fed upstairs with dull sensation at my
leart meant: No Santa Claus after all.
Eighth Grade, Anna Dempsey,
Clinton School. 2817 Columbus Avenue
MOTHER WOULD NOT EXPLAIN. E-z
It was the night before christmas, and my mother
Ald to be and hang up my stocking, for if
old her quite there man in the world
hat could every house in night So my mother
'aid should hang stocking and find out for sure
When I went to bed hung it by the fireplace lay
awake long could and after little time called
Town to my mother and asked her why she did not
p to bed. She said that she going to sit up until
she heard Santa coming and then she would come, too
When called down to her again she said she would sit
Up until Santa and tell him not to leave thing
After long time fell asleep and did not waken until
our o'clock in the morning. Then I went downstairs
ind under the tree there pile of presents and
there for which had wished. I stayed up until
came, then dressed and told her that knew why
he stayed up until went to sleep, but she only said
bout it because very busy playing and looking at
ny presents. caroline Eggen,
B Sixth Grade, 854 Sixteenth Avenue Sc.
- Tuttle School.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-24

them together and will tie the package took
every ribbon had and up the ice I so
glad that gave him some money for his Grand Then
started to tuck it away somewhere. put cloth
it and set it the window SILL In the morning
arose and to eat my ice cream. When looked it
was gone. Then went flying downstairs and asked
mama what she did with my icecream and she said, ~
haven It it, but Cora, where did you get its"
told her where had put it said thought
pushed something out of the window. Alas! my dessert
was gone. Cora Lincoln
A Seventh Grade, 5000 James Avenue s.
Calhoun School
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-24
THE FATE OF JOHN THE SLOW.

1t was very stormy night and it Christmas eve,
co. but the children did not how much it stormed
ing they safe beside the roaring old fireplace
he nearest neighbors there and supper
the children, John, Mary and Mabel gathered
hen ten Mary and Mabel began to rub their eyes, but
ohm resisted stoutly He told them that they might go
that the who the floor first in the morning
nd said, ''Merry Christmas, = would receive twice
uch candy, nuts and apples the rest But he only
ughed at it and said he guessed he knew enough to 90
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-24
TWO UNRULY TOTS.

When I was much smaller girl than I now the
days in December seemed to pass very slowly but the
older grow the faster the days, weeks, months and
years seem to pass. During my life have many
Christmas Ewes, but remember particular
Christmas when lived in New York; my brother and
sent to bed earlier than usual and after pretend
ing to be asleep for long me heard sister and
father going back and forth talking very softly and
rying large and small boxes. All this time curiosity
growing and until could not help
leaving beds and peeping but just sister and
father were bringing very large box down from the
attic sister they took the box upstairs and
she came down and held the door shut while father
brought down of the smaller things Shutting the
door did not do any good, for we pushed my bed up
against the door and by standing the foot tall
enough to look the transom and what going
We father and sister bring that large box down
stairs and kept saying to another II wonder if
that's for me, but that the last package Of all
grew very sleepy and after had pushed the bed
back asleep and dreaming Of many things
The next morning when went in the parlor where the
tree was the first thing that met my eyes that large
box with beautiful big doll in it, marked, sFor Flor
ence.' ~..,.--- Florence Parke
A Seventh Grade, 634 East Fourteenth Street.
Madison School ~''~'~ -',--. '-s :
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-24

to bed when he sleepy. When Mary and Mabel went
it eleven O'Clock and when John went Mary and
Mabel sleeping soundly. ooh! be up before
those sleepy heads he said but in the morning he
surprised to that he the last up. He
vexed with himself for not going to bed with the other
children and owned that he did not deserve much
candy and nuts as the rest II am going to bed next
Christmas before the do, said John mournfuy
he ate the few nuts and candies he received.
Sixth Grade, Colonel Gasman,
Van Cleve School. 81 Twentyffth Avenue NE.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-24
TT DID NOT KEEP.

The night before Christmas everybody in the house
busy but had been teasing for ice cream
for Christmas but the only response received was No
it is too cold So went sullenly upstairs to think
what to do Finally idea to me- ttI will get
boy to to my window and will give him some
money tonight to buy it with Off flew to call Bobby
who said he would do it. About nine O'Clock he whisted
opened the window threw out the money and off he
few In little while he back and then my sur
prise did not know how to draw the ice cream up.
After awhile Bobby said 'Take your ribbons and tie
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-24
AND SOME OF THE CHIMNEY, TOO.
Twas the night before Christmas,
And all thru the house
Not creature was stirring,
o+
Not even 9

"Bf bang!'' down two bricks thru the chimney,
landing in the ashes of the fireplace and spreading them
most of the of which was the solitary
pant had been trying to memorze this piece to recte
later in the evening when these two bricks fell and with
them my desire to learn the poem. Somebody upon
the roof and what for and why could not guess It
Christmas Eve, and another brick down, bringing
was Christmas Eft Then f began to rain nachaaes
covered with soo to be but thanks to the strong
wrapping paper nothing spoiled. This solved the
question. Somebody had been trying to play Santa
Claus, but had not succeeded found out who
was, either. Albert Swanson
A Eighth Grade, 7l2 Fifth Street s.
Washington School.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-24
sANTA's NARROW ESCAPE.

1t was CLOCK last Christmas Eve when were
all very busy popping that said IT think you
have plenty of popcorn eat for tonight if you don
stop now Santa Claus is liable to come down and fall
right your pepper and then you will be popping very
big grain" We said nothing, but only thought it bet
ter if he did fall down. because could seize his bundle
of toys and off and have delightful time with
all the things But then another thought that poor
Santa Claus had to travel away from the north pole here
and to other places too and that should not be
cruel to him when he takes all his time in making toys
just to please Then said, You would better
to bed before you tired that can stand
up' and all obeyed but forgot to hang up
stockings In the morning when awoke every
thing had wished for and then glad that
Santa Claus had not fallen in the pepper in anything
else. @T~@~ '7-~"sFs- Esther Peterson,
= B Sixth Grade , 1876 Fremont Avenue N.
Sab
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-24
WITH COUNTRY GOODIES.

Last Christmas my sister and myself had just
gone to bed when the doorbe rang We downstairs
without waiting to dress and found Of auns who
had just arrived from the country They had brought
with them three chickens minee pie and nice
apples They also brought with them presents for all the
family We very glad to aunts, had
not them for long time. They glad to u.s.
too. Mama then said run along to bed now Santa
upstairs and in dreamand.
Fifth Grade, Mary Hof, r.
Bremen School. 2908 Emerson Avenue N.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-24
IN THE LAND OF FJoRDs.

What happy thoughts this subject brings! Thoughts
of of the coolest and happies days Of it's kinda
Christmas spent in Norway On the morning that
tcular day rushed to the window drew the blind,
and the mountains and the pine trees decked in their
beautiful mantles of white The mountain sides sparkled
like thousands of gems when the shone upon them.
Summer birds had flown to homes and the birds
Of winter with Jack Frost and Mr. Wind had taken their
places. stood for time looking at the beautiful
scene, then quickly dressing the kitchen,
where the girls already binding sheaves of oats to-
gether asked their object and they told it
old Norwegian custom to have the birds feast and cele
brate well people. at delighted with the
idea and went to work to help Later little boy put
posts in the garden and to these the sheaves tightly
bound and the Birds they knew what going on
caroled in their sweetest In the afternoon went
to beautifully decorated church. After service Christ
greetings exchanged. The pleasant homeward
walk past brilliantly lighted windows and seemed
if lamps twinkled everywhere. At six had coffee
and cakes then lights put out and the dining
door opened and there stood the most beautiful tree
had We marched into the room the smallest
leading. After moment Of silent admiration joined
hands and danced the singing the while Then
followed the distribution of gifts At the unusual hour
of half-pas eight dinner served. About ten
tired only to dream Of the lovely Christmas that
again festival of the past. Hannah ustrup,
A Eighth Grade. -. 1917 Tenth Avenue S.
Adams School r. -.a
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-24
KRISS KRINGLE HURT.

One Christmas Eve when all were in bed and every
asleep heard something downstairs and a
little frightened, but and down went my tip
toes, and looked thru the keyhoe. And what do you
think saws There sitting the floor holding
his head and moaning. hurried back to bed In the
morning 1 was the first up. went to papa's bed
and he still holding his head said, What 8 the
matter, papaF Have you the headache?' eyes, he
said asked, ''What from9' He did not say anything
but bye and bye he sad IT trimming the tree and
slipped and fell.'' - Dorothy 10y
Sixth Grade, 1913 Marshall Street NE
Sheridan School.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1905-08-30
PROPOSALS WANTED.
For Sinking an Artesian Well in the
Cap;tol Square

For Sinking an Artesian Well in the
Capitol Square.
Sealed proposals will be received
up to II O'Clock noon June 18th, 1876
at the Office of the Board of Capitoi
Commissioners at Carson City, Nevada
fer the sinking of an eight inch iron
pipe to a depth of from 500 to 1900
feet in the capitol square.
The State will furnish water free
for slucing and running engines. Wool
is estimated to cost contractor S6 U5
Fer cord.
For further particulars inquire o.
w. R. Davis, Clerk CT Board of Capitol
Commissioners, Carson City. Nevada.
The Board reserves the right TO
reject any and all bids.
By order of the Board,
w. R. Davis. Clerk.
May 10, 1905.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1905-08-30
EXCURSION TO PORTLAND, ORE.

Ten day round trip rate between
Reno and Portland, Ore, is $4,000.
Tickets sold daily coed only on train
No. 3 leaving Reno at 12.3v a. m. allow
ing passengers to connect with traia
No. 1s at Divis. Cal
Twenty-one day round trip ticket
will he sold at rate of O$35 90, going
trip under same conditions with stop-
ove~s allow5e on retur ntrip withiy
life of ticket.
Eleven days extension will be -.
lowed on tickets at Portland on pay-
mept of IS 90 and twenty days ON
payment Of $1,000.
Fxcursionists can avail themselves
Of the steamer ride from Portland to
San Francisco on payment of $500 at
Partland.
Sixty day stopover tickets will be
| sold up to Septemher Goth going via
/, Sacramento and returning via Salt
Lake City, or visa versa, at the rate
Of $4,000.
For further information apply to
/ A. H. RISING,
Acting D. p A. &c. Poe. Co.
Rene. Nevada
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1905-08-30
Proposals Tor Supplies.

Sealed proposals for furnishing sup
plies Of groceries, provisions, meats,
and 90 cords Of first growth pine
wood of best quality, 10 be delivered
at the State Orphans Home. Carson
City, Nevada. for six months from and
including July 1st, 1905. will be re
ceiyed UP to noon of June 18th, 1906
All articles to be first class of their
kind and to be delivered in such uuan.
titles and at such times as the Sup
erintendent may direct, quantity vary.
ing each month as required.
All articles not satisfactory to be re
turned at Contractors expense.
Bids to be directed to Secretary
State Orphans Home, Carson City.
Nevada.
The Board reserves the right to re-
ject amy and all bids
ORVIS RING.
Secretary of the Board.
Carson City, Nevada, June "a, 1905