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Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1906-06-14
(Wilmtugtoo Messeuper.1

The San Francisco earthquake
seems to have been a kind of prohi-
bition that does prohibit. It closed
up 1000 saloons in the city aud sub.
slituted no blind tigers.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1906-06-14

Misers get more out of the world
than they put in it.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1906-06-14
William J jennings Bryan sesins to
be growing 10 popularity.

Walter Clark, Jr., son Of Chief
Justice Clark, OF the North Carolina
Supreme Court, and r. d. Gilmer,
.iJr., son OF Attorney General Gil
mer,,ot this State. graduated from
George Washington University,
Washington, DC, last week, re
'ceiving the degrees of Master of
law.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1906-06-14
FRANK NASH,
ATrORNEY-Ar-LAw
Hillsboro, N. C.

Otfice next door to DR.. Strua,,,.,
ofice, near the hotel. "o"ick
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1906-06-14
W. GRAHAM,
~ATTORNEY-Ar Law.
Oxford, N. c.

Will practice in the Courts of ORANGE
Person, Durham and Granville, and II
the Supreme Court.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1906-06-14
Q M. &ATTIS,

PRACTICES 4 State and Federal Conn.
Prompt attention to all business. Sns'
cla attention to Probate business 'pe'
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1906-12-22

upon the spirit of Christmas to present
him with new shoes, ties, handkerchiefs--
something that he knows he will get any
Way-when his sleeping and waking
dreams for weeks before have been filled
with visions of tops, balls, guns and
magic lanterns. The most beautiful knit
ted muller wOman's fingers ever construct
ed cannot compare with jackknife with
four blades and cork-screw attachment,
when exhibited over the back fence to a
neighbor boy on Christmas, klorning. Very
soon after the days of kits boy reaches
the age when he yearns with his whole
soul after any toy or contrivance that
will test his muscular skill or endurance.
At this age an appropriate present would
be rawhide or rope lariat, such as is
used by the Buffalo Bill riders. A pair
of hand or arm stills will be received with
equal favor, and in the same category
comes a new fishing rod, snow shoes, ten
mis- racket, golf clubs, a good bell, lamp
or cyclOmeter for his wheel, or even a live
pet, a new dog, pair of rabbits or guinea
pigs-something that he can pet and train
for all his own.-Woman's Home Com
panion,
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1906-12-22

fury. and he stormed so terribly on the
wharf that the hands, in their terror, hid
behind the deal piles, peeping round the
corners with scared faces. From Octave
the navigator, he extracted the news OF
her present circumstances, and became
somewhat more calm, though still awful In
his frown.
For the second time since the flight OF
Angelina, Christmas eve came round.
1--WE will go to church this year, my
Wife"
Eyes, we will CO."
Having prepared store of kindling
wood against their return, they extin-
gushed their lamps, and locking the door
deposited the key in secret niche of the
porch, known to no outsider. As they
turned into the Kempt road, which like
a three-mile tunnel, by reason of the
spruce boughs which met and interlaced
overhead, led to the church, faint, long
drawn wall from the opposite bank of the
river came to their ears.
ut is the horn of the mail driver" said
Pere Nadeau.
The church was aglow with the light of
many candles, set in temporary sconces,
on either side. and from the altar and the
does hox Soves were like great rubies,
so hearty were Ire fires of seasoned wood
which cracked within. In the choir loft,
fidd,.S were being tuned, and as the ser
vice proceeded there rolled forth to their
accompaniment from the vigorous threats
of the young farmer choristers, the we'll
known carols of the season. Then the
priest from the rail of the altar spoke in
fatherly tones, and the duty of forgive
ness, even as we expect to be forgiven,
was his theme. Pere Nadeau touched
gently his wife's hand. as the words of the
preacher touched them both on a hidden,
quivering chord, and their old lips moved
in unison as they prayed.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1906-12-22
The Mystic MistIetoe.

For many generations after the last
Druid was dust the mistletoe had its vo-
taries. The plant had almost every med
zeal property, according to early physi-
clans. 1t was believed to be a remedy
for all ills, physical, mental mad senti-
mental. In pagan days it was dedicated
to Olwen, the Celtic Venus, and through
the ages the plant and the tender passion
were rather intimately entwned, says the
Cincinnati Enquirer. kissing beneath it
began so far back in history that no one
has ever attempted to trace the custom
to its youth.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1906-12-22

happy laugh, half smothered BY her
shawl, and wondered.
Drive on fast, my husband one per-
son only knows the place in which we
hide the key"
The windows were all alight when they
reached the porch, and from the pipe
which served as chimney clouds of long,
feathery cinders from the fire of dry deal
ends flew kissing into the whirling drift.
Then he saw sleigh tracks, which came
to and turned from the door, and under
stood.
1.-THE mail driver must have brought
whomW
He brushed the snow from a window
pane, and looking in, saw Angelina dress
ed in her once discarded blouse and grille
of purple and yellow-even the moccasins,
had come, bringing such happiness as he
had never dreamed could be his again.
He led the old mare to her stall, and
as he rubbed down her shaggy coat he re
called the old, old parable, grandest of
all the Book. The poetry of the story, he
could not grasp, Of course, any more than
he could realize the glory of the antithe-
sis, with which it ended; but the words
came to him, even in the voice of the
wind, as it moaned in the caves or round
he uttered them in q voice which broke
with the very weight OF his joy
For this my child was dead and is
alive again, was lost and is found."-
Montreal Star.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1906-12-22

In the darkness ahead there we're occa.
slonal flares of red flames, and from them
ascended long, comet-like tracks of light
that flashed into momentary blazes. The
poom OF the cannon, the wierd shrieking
or the shells and their sharp explosion
blended in one wild devils concert.
The boy from Maine drew back ouiclklv
from the muzzle of the starboard gnn No
l of the United States gunboat Mackinaw
Inc old gunner standing rigid drew the
lanyard toward himself with a sudden
jerk. There was a dcafening roar and
cloud OF choking smoke enyeloped the gun
crew. Another shell had been sent into
the solid earthworks of Fort Fisher.
The boy from Maine rushed forward
through the smoke and thrust the clean
ing rod into the muzzle of the gun. An
other of the crew dashed a pailfull of
water over the long steel tube. The gun
was reloaded and another shell was burl-
ed at the spurts of flame ahead. They
had been doing this at intervals since the
early afternoon, and now it was almost
midnight-midnigh of Christmas eve.
1864.
Cease firing came a hoarse order
out OF the dark, The gun crew of No, |
flung themselves down on the sloppy deck
with audible signs of relief The devils
concert did not abate noticeably. The
remaining vessels of the Federal fleet
were still exchanging compliments with
Fort Fisher.
The old gunner quickly filled his pipe,
and the glow from the bowl half illumin.
ed his wrinkled face now and then.
'Dnt'g mo in md -
L spent at the mines in Californy," he
remarked "only it's just mite worse"
Don't talk about Christmas" said one
OF the crew in a husky voice. II left
three children at home. They are in bed
now and three little stockings are hanging
above the fireplace same as always, L
hope. The wife is sitting up a while may
be, thinking of me or maybe saving
bit of a prayer. Don't like to think of it
when things are so dubious. What are
you thinking about, Fritz?"
"Of the Vaterland-some," replied an
unmistakable accent. "Vat Is the matter
nit the boy? He is always talking be-
fore"
The boy heard nothing He sprawled
on the deck with his head on one arm.
The smell of the pine trees and the odor
of boiling maple sap was in his nostrils.
He was many hundreds of miles away
from the Mackinaw, off Fort Fisher, back
in the Maine woods with a sugaring party.
The smoke of the pine-knot fire was ris-
ing slowly and the golden brown syrup
Kissed and dubbed in the kettles. Merry
little shrieks of laughter rang in his ears.
She was there, the pink and white of her
face so prettily emphasized by the mink
tippet. How absurdly small those little
red mittens seemed in comparison with
his How blue her eyes were! There
was no one looking-just one kiss on
those lips created solely for the purpose
"Starboard batteries commence firing !"
came the hoarse and relentless order from
the darkness.
\ none too gentle kick brought the |
boy back to the Mackinaw, but her face |
looked at him for an instant out of the |,
gloom. Starboard gun No. l again added |
its voice to the devils chorus.
The sky began to turn from black to |
gray. "A Christmas present" said the
gunner grimly as he jerked the lanyard
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1906-12-22
CHRISTMAS BELLS.

Ring out In Joy. o Ginning bellsl
For In your melody there dwells
The music glad OF Chrlstmas-tide
On every hearthstone far and wide
And rosy lips, with laughter sweet.
The happy songs OF life repeat
Ring out in JOY
Ring out In hope, o Ginning bells
For your clear voice of patience tells
To waiting hearts who promise yielda
NO golden fruit of harvest fields,
whose garnered grain of toillng hand
Lies heaped upon a barren land
Ring out In hope
Ring out In grief, o Ginning bellsi
For In your trembling echo dwells
To saddened hearts a thought of old.
A picture framed In memory's gold
A vanished face beneath the snow
dream of life's sweet long ago
Ring out In grief
Ring out In cheer, o Ginning bellsl
For In your peals a promise dwells
10 listening hearts that strive to hear
Inc futures voice OF hope and cheer:
For love and JOY will have their birth
AS snowdrops spring from Icy earth
Ring out In cheer!
Ring out in peace, chiIning bells
for ChrlstmRs-tide message tells
10 eager souls that bravely wait.
And loyal hearts too strong for fate
10 crush to earth-oh listen, then:
lis feace on earth, good will to men,
King out In peace!
Clara Lee Puckette, in Washington Post
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1906-12-22

Dame des Anges swung round to the cur
rent, and slipped out seward, with Ange-
line seated, scared, aud already repentanf,
on cabin locker.
There was CONSERVATION In the Nadeau
dwelling when the morning light revealed
an empty nest in the old familiar attic,
from which she had never been absent for
night since her cradle had been CON
signed to the barn loft. She had discard
ed her despised house Dress of blouse and
flannel kirtle, woven by her own hands, of
striped purple and yellow. The sabot-
shaped shoes had been tossed into cor
ner; all her newer belongings she had
taken with her; and the mother Nadeau
collected the despised truck and folding
them up, laid them carefully away. In
the sombre, inarticulate manner of the
peasant they accepted their sorrow.
These were the early, undeveloped days
of the East, when the railroad and tele-
graph were unknown east of Quebec, and
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1906-12-22

but bi-weekly mail, by horse and ca
leche or sled, carried tidngs of the out
side world. Once navigation closed. the
door was shut upon the dwellers in the
eastern hamlets bordering on the gulf. So
the snow fell in deep drifts, and the light
ers were pack-screwed high above the ice.
which rose and fell with the tides. their
masts looking ghostlike in the dark winter
nights. The once joyous fetes passed I'M
noticed by Pere Nadeau and his wife
Christmas, New Years Day-and they
sat alone and silent, or went about their
daily tasks as best they might Sometimes
the neighbors called, but while they spoke
OF what was passing of the cut of logs.
OF the prospect of a good years shipping
TO come, of Angelina they spoke no word.
When the summer tides flowed blue and
sparkling once more Claphas Ouellet. en-
barking his winters cut of cordwood on
the schooner of the navigator, Octave La
vote, sailed for Quebec, returning after
an absence of a couple of weeks. He
stepped into the Nadeau dwelling casually
on his return.
well, Claphas," said the old man in
greeting, your health is good?"
"Yes, thanks"
1.-The cordwood sell well?"
Not bad. Twenty-Five shilings."
See anything of my girl?"
YES"
rs she weilT'
Yes. Works in hotel"
"HotelF Not with him, then?"
No. She left him quick. He had his
| own wife and family SAME NJ n...uo
said"
The accused. Didn't speak of coming
back?"
No. Web, I must go; the old mother
VIII be anxious by now for me. II she
comes you will send me word, eh?"
Yes we will send you word, Claphas.r -
WheE the Margaret Pollock anchored
tor cargo that fall, and the news of An
gennes abduction was conveyed to Cap
AiA Locke. his face grew purple with
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1906-12-22

noids the contents of Santa Clon., uols
Ahey look at every object on ~ pseE
and then march back. The cor,na aOs
divides in half, one-half leaving tSa nov
Tue taoie and its contents hovin, ~
covered. Those remaining cboose ueea
OBJECT which they remember aoe;n 'Oae
piano begins to play again and tba =, as
return. The leader gives TO tho ro.. vulsn
party word which rhymes with tha
lect chosen. Thus, if it was a bsm "
might mention the word 'hall.p Tn IN
turning party now proceed to guess ~,
object has been chosen, and thew o,s "Ad'
their guess by acting in pantomims nv
do not all suggest the object in ~ 9
way but each according to his indviS..,
fancy, but they must all agree unon ~
OBJECT they will guess. If wrong ~
out for another trial and so on 1. y
guessed, when the other half Of tho s-ul
pany goes out, and they remain and III.
the object for the Others to guess.
Hiding the Mistletoe.-All form IN A..
single file, and march about the room :.
several rooms until the music stons M.
then proceed to hunt the mistletoe. VIA
the leader carried in his hand and 49,
cealed somewhere during the march NJ.
finder must effect return to the sta,ti..
point without being touched by the load.
Santa Claus Sleigh.-Six girls are A..
messed to little sleigh or Sled. and 4.
white ribbon reins are held by sevo0,I
The sled is filled with small parcels i.
colored papers containing Christms
crackers or any trifes as favors. The nor,
goes round the room several times Al,
pensing the favors to the young men vn
proceed to select partners and dance unta
signal from the leader calls all TO ms,5
around the room and back to their psN,
Snowball.-A large white bali Of tisq.
paper is suspended well out of the wayd
bric-a-brac, The young girls take turns
at shooting at this ball with small ruh
Der ball. When hit with sufficient fmv
it breaks and out falls a shower Of small
er white balls, perhaps popcorn bsh
which are gathered and presented as f,p
ors for the next march or dance. h
there should be only about half as man
balls as there are couples dancing, Iii
will cause a scramble among the sr |
boys who gather them up and who.
fair dealing, should be kept behind a ca
tain line until the ball receives the da
that bursts it.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1906-12-22
NEW YEARS AGAIN.
Time for Resolving to Do the Best
You Can.


You Can.
New Years is upon US again. Let
take up the line of march and make tfA
best progress we can through anotha
year. Humanity does not shape an edfF
ing course. Day after day, year afts
year, it blunders along, as any days biz
tory spelt out in the newspaper will A.
test. To blunder along seems to be about
the best the best of us can do, either q
individuals or as a nation. 1t is not
ideal, but it will answer, if so be we can
keep pointed in the right direction ana
proceed in a sagacious spirit, sharing TIE
road with the rest of the folks and not
less compassionate of their deviation than
of our own. The greatest goals that men
have reached they have reached by benz
stronger than their mistakes SO II was
with Lincoln; so with Washington. I'M
great difference between wayfarers,
sides the disparity in locomotive power,
that some manage to hold to the rlent
rection and to maintain in spite OF DUE
ders the essential spirit. That sort INN
riably get somewhere where 1t Is wolu
while to arrive. For the Others, speed
nothing if the direction is not right an
to carry along great load OF Dass'p
is far less advantageous than It mign,
il our job was permanent ]op' anu
every man of us was not under con'i.sN
drop every shred he has and run waI
ever his hour strikes.-Harpers "eeAp
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1906-12-22
Christmas Advice for Hillionai"

Although handicapped by your Cruz
stances, it is not impossible LOT yvu W., !,
extract some comfort from Christine
One of the best rules is not to allow 'v ".
self to think about your condltioh' ~
would gladly swap places and s'omA, I,
with some poor devil who has to earn ~ =
own living, but do not dwell upon ~,
Instead, ascertain the address Oh 'y N
misguided phiIanthropist who is IL =
habit of giving a Christmas diilnei -
lot of ragamuf1ins. Get him to take y
to the place and view the moving sps'T
Gle. He will be glad to have you ~
and it will be a source OF cohs'uei y.
amusement to you. Then, after you N Il
been driven home, you can eslin'a :.
cost per plate and the number leu,
easily ascertain how much you nave ave- In
by not doing the same thing lp
cast a gentle glow over the relhainu ~A,t
your holiday and help you to enjoy ,.,ms.
otherwise might be a cherries oh'''
Life.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1906-12-22
The Best ChrIstmas Present.

The best of all gifts at the present time
is yourself. Make yourself in some way
more pleasant and helpful to others. You
may have been neglectful of them; be
mindful henceforth. You may be quick
in temper and have spoken hastily; put
on restraint and speak kindly now. Re-
strain all evil habits and make yourself a
joy and a help to others. They will bless
you.-United Presbyterian.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1906-12-22
JOhnny's surrestton.

Johnny ton Christmas eve)-Mamma,
can't you give the baby something to
make him sleep tonight?
Mamma-Why, Johnny?
Johnny-Because If Santa Claus hears
him yelling, he might think we're all just
as bad.-Current Literature.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1906-12-22
She Knew.

Sunday School Teacher illustrating
the workings of conscience What is it,
children, that makes you feel uncomfort.
able when you have eaten all your Christ
mas candy and not given any of it to your
little friends who had none of their own?
Little Ethel Beenthere-Tumach-ac ache.
ma'am.-Iudsa.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1906-12-22
PRESENTS FOR A BOY.

They Should BE Such as VIII De-
light His Youthful Heart.
What shall be said of that laundering
kindness of home folks that considers Civ
ing the boy only presents of such things
as he actually needs? 1t is an outrage
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1906-12-22

The wind had arisen to a gale, as they
returned to their home, fine, cutting
drift obscuring the sight; but as they
drew near, in a momentary lull in the
storm, spark of light twinkled forth for
an instant upon the snow. The Pere Ma
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1906-12-22

deau refined up, and crossed himself with
a trembling hand.
What Is wrong, my husDand?" asked
his wife.
Iioi IN our window" he said, In a
scared whisper. Then he heard q soft.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1906-12-22

Tommy-Santa Claus is coming to din
ner tonight.
Elsie-Oh! How do you know?
Tommy-Ma told me a white haired Ole
gentleman was coming and we'd have to
be very good.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1906-12-22
Xaniahinr Pnmn.

How worldly pride kin paas away,
ia takin' fob my tex.
what Is Christmas tree one day
Is kindlin' wood de nex'-
-WashiRgton Star.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1906-12-22

The mistletoe above the door
Expectant SWANS were yiewips sss moE
A maid passed through, but she
Than thirty. Nothin dolng. ht. PRES
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1906-12-22

HRIsTMAs -.
Games for the csii
uren are as nscss
s s1 as a plum md.
alng, and the Y ~
lowing lowing will pleas.
them and are wal
come to ma ~
gIrown-ups, says 4.
Chicago Tribune. y
Santa Claus pa
ALI form in n.
a. and march to ~
lively strain on H.
piano to the mar,
rnn,,a - AcAl
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1906-12-22
CHRISTMAS GAMES

no" TO Amuse tue Chilar
the Holta DnriAs
The Washington times., 1906-11-04
DARTMOUTH NO MATCH
FOR PRINCETONIANS
Tigers Roll Up Mighty Total of AZ
Points Against Smaller Institution.
Eddie Dillon the Hero.

PRINCETON. y. J., Nov 3.-The
Tigers rolled mp A To against their
bitter Zoe. Dartmouth. this afternoon.
The Tigers gave an exhibition of foot
BAH that surpassed even the contest
wagcd last week on the Polo Grounds
in New York against Cornell. Harlan.
TibbOtt, Rulon-MHler. and Mccormick
put up a sensational game and the
Hanover contingent never had look
in"
The Orange and Black played as
snappy "a game as could be desired
Eddie Dillon ran the eleven with a
generalsHip that makes him even the
peer OF Tad Jones. the Yale quarter
in the estimation of the many football
men gathered here tonight Right al
the start OF the game he electrified all
by a squirt Of fifty-five yards for a touch
down. IL was in the first two minutes
OF play and after Glaze had punted to
midfeld that Dillon wended his way
through almost the entire Dartmouth
team for "a touchdown Almost equal
10 this run was the sensational work
Of Tibbott in the second half. who ran
eighty-five yards for a touchdown
The forward pass was responsible fol
two OF Prlnceton's toy chdOwns, and
NVister made both of them. The short
on-side kick on which Harlan dashed
across the goal line and dropped on the
BAH neJted the Tigers another touch
dQwn. The other four touchdOwns were
made by straight football. occasionally
marked by brilliant work on forward
passes and short on-side kicks
The Washington times., 1906-11-04
Pimlieo Entries for MONDAY.

First Tace--TWO-yeaT-Ol selling. SIX
furlongs. 'Reina Swift. 81; Charles I.
Lee. 1O5; Dairy Maid, l02; The GalloDer,
11o; High Jumper. lO2: Betsy BunIoTd.
102. sLIdy Vincent. 81. WilleJta, To-:
Landslide. lO2i "TOWH Topics, 81 7Win-
some Ways, q; "SkidOO. 100
Second Tacc-Three-yeaT-uld and mp;
selling. six fuTlOngs. %Satchel, 1d4:
aRa5y Willie, 81; Mafslda, 100, ROdalfo,
IOe. sAnua Smith. ~; GunstOn. 100, sJacE
Adams ge4s Kills ll2, Israehts, Il2;
Contend. l09: Niblick, 100. Gallant. l09.
Third ace-Three-vear-old and up;
selling. mile and a sixteenth. @Rema,
s6s Bette Bouncer. 100. Thistle Do. ll2i
Tom Lawson. 109. Duke of Kendall. ll2,
FTavanues 90: sChalfontc. 90. +Blue
Buck. los: Holloway, l12: Iyanhoe. I4,
SOnoma Belle. 119, Sir Caruthers. s5i
@ReidmOTe, l0S.
Fourth race-SteepIechase about two
miles Harry Baylor, $50; Frank Som
ers. 80: Promise Ne, 137; Ny Grace, 145;
Mount Henry 49,; Merry Maker. IfSi