davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-23

~ Christmas" from the jolly old gentle
man, who sat in the hall by a roaring
los fire.
When all were down stairs the landlord
threw open the dining-room door, and
revealed a cheerful room. decked In holly,
and long table. where before each plate
was a stack Of bundles. The night before
everyone had searched their belongings
and had found some little present for
each inmate of the Red Inn" A merry
time was spent as the packages were UNI
lied and presents revealed. After break
fast the landlord drew chairs around the
blazing sitting-rOOm fire. and brought
in candy. nuts and fruit IA abundance
for his guests. who by this time were
getting quite friendly.
The landlord had introduced the Jolly
old gentleman Mr.. HoIston, the old
lady as Miss Bentley. the tirnid young
girl as Miss Davidge and the rest as Mr.
Kent. Mrs Kent. and Jack and Elsie
Kent. These, with the exception OF the
landlord. Mr.. Brown. and his wife and
little girl, were the only inmates Of the
inn.
Later ia the day the landlord came in
and told AL 20 follow him. lie led them
TO a door, and as he opened il a shout
Of delight resounded through the room. as
tho children rushed into View more
closely the gorgeous tree. which rose to
a noble height in the centre of the room.
and on which ornaments giitterel in the
soft candlc-light. Little holly and red
ribbon bedecked packages hung from
its branches. and Mr.. Holston. attired
IN a red costume which he said he had
borrowed from Santa Claus especially for
the occasion. and looking enough like that
jolly saint TO be his brother, stood in a
miniature chimney and gave a package 70
each person. and much merriment eusued
in looking at the little gifts they con-
tanned.
After they had tired Of looking at tie
tree they all went to tie dinng-room.
where an abundant Christmas dinner was
spread.
After dinner they went back TO the
sittng-room and sang Christmas carols
ANA made generally merry.
Il was late whom the party finally broke
up and went to their rooms. each and all
declaring that never had they spent SO
merry a Christmas.
ELEANOR c.. SCOTT.
New River. Va. Box III.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-23

one Christmas eve Mary came running
into the house. and asked mamma TO let
us have party. Mamma decided 70 let
us have g.. and ell OF us went TO WORK
and decorated our house. We went up
on the cliff. and got some ferns. running
cedar and holly. While we were getting
them mamma mace some cakes. and
cooked turkey and two or three hams.
Papa went to the store and got some nice
candy and q lot Of games. We decided 20
have IL the day after Christmas. SO
when the time came we were quite ready.
About 10 O'Clock that day We saw a
wagon coming down the road There
were five girls and five boys in #; then
several other girls came afterwards.
Ada and Nettie. The boys names We're
Frank, John, Henry, Tom and Harvey.
Minnie, Lou. Marion. Pearl, Jack. Good
win and Willie came in the evening. We
played crOquet all Of the morning. and
then the bell rang. All OF US went into
the house TO dinner. After dinner We
went into the parior. and played finch
until 3 o clock. Then We went ont upon
the cliff again, and cut our names on
the trees. Coming on home, we saw
gang Of wild ducks When we got back
II was time for the children TO go home.
They said they spent a joyful day Lou.
Ma riOn, Winnie and Pattle stayed al
night. We played dolls I'm our playroom
until dark, then we went out and shot
Roman candles and popcrackers. the
next dav all went home. We certainly
were sorry, but We went 70 two parties
after that. we had enjoyed being to-
gether so much. / hope We may have
nice time Ike This every Christmas.
your new friend,
CARRIE ALLEN.
rife Va
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-23
WHAT SANTA BROUGHT BESSIE
prize Story BY Mary Lou Tench.)

Bessie was "A poor little girl. and lived
Win Lrr grandma iu little log-ca nlu
with only Two rooms. Bessies parents
were dead. and lDr grandma was Eer!
poor Bessie had 10 90 out every morn
Ing 60 pick up chips 10 earn bread for
little brother, Tom. worked Toy Mr. Smith
al his large grocery store. Well. Christ
mas Was nearly there. Bessie was sOrry.
because santa Claus never brought lcr
anything. Her grandma said chat j. was
because they lived 50 FAR back in rho
woods Santa couldn't dud tie way hack
there. and every time Bessie thought ot
this tears would come IA the little
darling eyes she had saved up all hcr
pennies and the twenty-five cents Mr..
Smith gave her on her last oirthC 49,.
and she bought herself new calico dress.
dress. but she wanted santa to bring her
something. too
Christmas Eve was here. The night
was cold and windy. and Bessie hung
her little stocking by tie hresiGe. When
she got up next morning, did she find
from top to toe. How glad was Bessie.
Sue clapped her hands with JOY; and little
Toms stocking was full too.
santa had brought Bessie q wax doll,
a carriage. a pair OF vases. a new dress
and d little slate and pencil and an a J.. &
book. Bessie was SO proud Tom $ SOCK
was fun OF candies, oranges and apples.
and lied TO the toe was sleigh DO you
think the children enjoyed their Christ
mas Why. yes. And Santa had not
forgotten grandma. either lie brought
her new handkerchief Bessie was so
soon learned TO write. read and draw.
and what do YOU think, She soon wrote
letters 10 the y. j.. G.. g., and won
several prizes. MARY LOU TENCH.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-23
Christmas at the Red Inn

II was getting dark on tho evening Of
December 18th. when along q quiet coun-
try road. a dilapidated old coach came
runbling noisily. II one had looked inside
they would have seen pretty young
mother with two eager. restless children,
q fat. grumbling old lady. n young man.
evidently the husband OF the pretty
young mother. quiet. timid-loolIing girl
Of about eighteen. and a delightfully."-
jolly-iookins. rudy old gentleman.
Really this is the most disgracefm old
coach I've ever seen. 1t will be the death
OF me. joiting every bone In my body in
this way said the fat old lady. in ag-
erieved and angry tones. She addressed
no one IN particular, but tho jolly old
gentleman spoke up. Really. my dear
madam he said. with a beaming smile
overspreading his rudy countenance. Ell
think 1t IS rather jolly than otherwise.
Every lurch jolts more Christmas into
my bones"
Before the old lady had time to an
swer there was crash. and several
loud shrieSs. as the coach turned directly
over.
"Oh I'm dead I'm dead" walled the
old lady. as somehow or other they were
all helped out Of the ruins. Pardon me
madam, think you are very much alive. -
said the old gentleman. helping her to her
feet
we are all q good bit shaken M.
said the driver. sullenly. "but none's
hurried. The question IS, how are we 20
ine any further? The coach is done for. &"
rs there no place near here where we
can stop over night?" asked the old gen
tleman.
"rhe Red Inn is a little piece I'd the
road. and IS q right coy little place. but
you can't get 10 your folks for Christ
mas cause the landlord has hired out his
coach for two or three DAYS. and it's the
only thing Of the sort around here" was
the drivers reply.
Well We can send messages TO them
by someone on horseback. and we can
Try TO have merry Christmas at the
Red Inn said the old gentleman: but
his ruddy face fell, and every one looked
visably cross and disappointed
This was the only thing to do. how
ever and soon they were an comfortably
established at the coy little Red Inn"
Christmas morning, as everyone came
downstairs. they were greeted with "Mer-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-23
EDITH'S CHRISTMAS.

Once there was n poor little orphan
whose name was Edith. She didn't know
anything about Santa Claus. She worked
on Christmas as any other day. She was
trying TO make money enough to buy
something TO wear. And. as she walked
down the street she met two boys who
were talking about santa Claus, and the
good things they were going to have 50
she asked them who was Santa Claus.
and where he got all those pretty things.
"fIe IS an old man who brings good chill
dren toys and candy II have never got
ten anything like that" She said. while
tears were starting from her eyes. and
the little boys hearts were touched.
They begged her TO come to their home
tho next morning. So the next morning
she went. and was almost bcwildcred at
the beautiful things she saw. and how Il
uiCased the little boys to sec how happy
they had made her.
1t was soon noontime. so she started 20
leave and how her heart achcd when
she thought OF going ont to beg for n
place to sleep.
The little boys saw how sad she was
and wanted TO know about hcr mother
and home. And when she told them she
had 70 home they felt sorry for her
After that little Edith always had a
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-23
CHRISTMAS.

our first Christmas Day
NJ as when iu mangcr Christ did lay.
lie was the savior whom Coz did call
and died 10 save us ALL
And we keep IL every year.
Aud every one thinks il dear.
And the children sing with glee
About their merry Christmas tree.
And Santa Claus viii soon Re here.
That jolly oli dear;
He brinss his BAG upon sled,
Drawn by reindeer richly fed
For they travel q great lonE way
And have TO reach here before break OF
day.
While children arc in the land Of dreams
He IS crossing moor and streams.
He travels down the great big road
And talks 10 the deer which carry the
load.
Then be blows his great big horn,
And sings his merry Christmas song.
And down the chimney as he goes past.
= nj away again. on SO fast.
Through the wind and through the snow
Dear old Santa has 10 60
LESLIE WAAIACK-
2310 F. Clay Street. city.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-23
OLD SANTA.

Of. children, oll Santa s. coming Tonight,
Whom we au wi-l he glad % see.
With trumpetz all tovs-ou sight
NlA d.. US ran Of slee-
ie works bard au through the year.
Never ccastrs raln Or snow.
And hls good sife takes q pare OF the
burden 90 bear.
Who b. -Wat ready 10 CO.
Old Santa is merry, .oily and good.
Ills wiie good as he.
And always d.I what sse could
For Ralph. johnnie and u.e.
Santa is always work.
Never il4e "a day
Yet he is searching
Can you deny Jhatf Say.
Come, ROW, We must 90 10 bed
For IL ls time 20 go.
AS he is coming Tonight. 90 is said
And i know Llnt musr pe so.
VIVIAN WHITFIELD.
Wallace y. c.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-23
CHRISTMAS.

Christmas comes but once a Year. and
on tile twenty-hfth OF December. We
should celebrate Christmas, because il
IS tl- Lord birthday. He was born in
maUger- and wise latn from the East
came aud brought Him rich presents. and
that is the reason why people give pres
euts now. The angels appeared TO The
wise men IN dream. and tod them that
a king was going 10 be born Ia q stable.
and they could tell where 10 would be-
because large star would appear.
All children are glad when Christmas
comes, because santa claus comes to SEE
them Santa is sometimes called St
Nicholas and Kris kringle. When Christ
mas comes Santa bitches up his reindeer
10 his sleigh. and dresses up in his furs.
and starts out once in Norway little
girl had "a Christmas tree for the little
birds She pulled down limbs and mt
crumbs on il FOR them.
OLIVE NJ. AGEE.
Norwood, Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-23
ONE CHRIsTNaAS MORN.

il was Christmas morning and you
know / awaised very early. 1t had snow
ca all night and the snow was about
two feet deep. dressed very swiftly
and ran downstairs to SEQ II the snow
had kept old Santa away. but TO my sur
prise he had been and LETT my tree hang
ing with toys and confectioneries and
among them was lovely little silk hand
kerchief. In It laid two shining nalf dol
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-23
Puzzle Department
Jumbled Girls Names.

BY ANNE CARTWRIGHT.
r. T. y. No 8. Richmond. Va
Answers to Jumbled Acrostics.
No. Tied, Isabel Marvin, Elizabeth.
Sam.
No. 2.--Tommie. Dora Charles Cath
rine.
Dora Isaac. Sue. Paul. Albert. Tlda,
Charles. Helen.
VIRGINIA BUCHANAN.
Marion. va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-23
rae Weeks PRIZE WINNERS.

Mary Lou Tench. Jarratt, Va. Tor story
entitled what Santa Claus Brought
Bessie"
W j. cauan. BOX e4s Norfolk. Va, for
drawing entitled 1.-The 5est Yet"
Vivian whitfield. Wallace. n. C., for
poem entitled "Oid Santa"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-23

happy home and two lov'~ . little brothers.
Wll ., PI-ILEN. Jr.
+ f. D., Nc. .. Wallace, y. O.. care Mrs.
NJ T. Powers
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-23

Dear Editor would Ike to become 4 mem
Der OF the T. p. c. Club. ] read the paper
every sunday and enjoy it very much. Enclosed
you VIII md column Of jumbled streees
remain, yours truly. HORTENSE r. GREY
lS14 W. Leigh Street Richmond, Va
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-23

can just feel the delightful mystery
that turks In an the whispers Of the
Erowu-ups. and the delicious SILVER that
runs up your back as you jump into
bed. knowing that tomorrow IS Christ
mas Eve and after that
We'll Santa Claus S. coming to-mor-
row night and Tuesday morning We will
all wake 90 shout "a Merry Christmas.
and 10 take 81 peep into our stockings 20
see what the dear old Saint has left FOR
tx in Lis sw 70 journey through the night.
DO hope that these days OF holiday
may be packed fun - pure pleasure for
each and every member Of the club. and.
indeed for an children everywhere that
the birthday % Christ Is celebrated.
ON tine Goth 81 January vic are going
o. publish vc-y special Robert r. Lee
page in celebration o. the hunjredth am
riscrssry az the birth ~ that greatest
az an great men. a more detailed an
nouncemcnt will appear next sunday.
but I want you % begin 70 think about
sud prepare for this right away.
Again 7 wish YOU very happy Christ
mas. THE EDITOR
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-23

Dear Editor would Ike very much 70 b.
come a member Of the r. .. G. c. I always
read the children's page and enjoy II 20 much.
am sending you a little story Please do
no throw So IN the waste basket Don't forget
% send me a badge. Your new little friend.
Fife. Va CARRIE ALLEN
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-23

Dear Editor ara uttis girl eight years
ola and would ike 20 join tina T. d. Q G Z
20 - tho training school at the state Norrrsi-
am 50 glad that Christmas is nearly here.
for / think that Santa Claus will come 70 so
me. Yours truly y. IRVING BLANTON.
Box us. Farmyilie Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-23
Merry Christmas to
Our Boys and Girls
Dear Childreu OF The club:

Dear Children OF the Club.
feel like beginning nay talk with
that most Joyful Of all couplets.
was the night before Christmas. and
an through the house
Not "a creature was stirring. not even a
mouse
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-23

Dear Editor.-A friend OF mine william T
Pulien, Jr.. having showed me T. .. c. &.
DAge. liked It vel that I want to become
member. 50 please send ne a badge. En-
closed please find q poem. ''Oid santa" for
ne Cnristnlas page. which I hpoe u see pub
ilshed ara twelve years old and live az
wallace. y. 9 1 beg TO remain your friend.
Wallace. n. c. VIVIAN WHrTFTEID
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-23

Dear Editor.-I an going to send in a poem
Tor ti-s-s; mas. which hope you will publish.
"@s VIZ sfa1 ~ SEQ iuy other one IN rns
paper. Please put this IN by Christmas ~
I want tt 20 come out in the Christmas page.
remain a mcrnfer. with best wishes for an
the club members and you.
27lo E. Clay Street city.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-23
Letters From
The Children

Dear ri. Cor. -llnclosed you viii hnd a poem,
'ottinf Ready Wish 90 Join the T y O.
ana would Ike for you 70 send me =
l'u'tf' topping to seq this I'm YOUR Sunday
paper 1 Will close. Your friend
49, ESTELIE GATES.
228 Byrne Street. Petersburg Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-23

Dear Edi II would like % Join TIA club.
pieass send me a badge. I send a drawing
Which trust wiU be good enough 70 publish
] enjoy 70 Rad the ''r D. a. CO page verv
much With wishes FOR a merry C-,ristr,aa 70
inc ciuo, am Your littie friend.
VIRGINIA BURWF-I.I..
II Berksly Place. staunton, Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-23

Dear Editor. am not a member Of the r.
ID c. c.. but would like 10 become one very
much read The Times Dispatch every sun
Gay and enjoy them very much L wish YOU
would send me badge. 7 Will try 70 nut
something IN the paper every Sunday. I rs
main yours truly. HERMAN /. WOOD.
s1 West wilcox Street. Petersburg. Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-23

Dear Editor.-I have not written to you for
some time, but l am going write now and
send you a little piece FOR the children's coll
umn. whlch hope that YOU VIII print IN the
paper Christmas VIII soon be here. and I ann
looking forward to very pleasant time sra
I hope you may pend n very pleasant Christ
mas, too. Your little friend.
ELISE s WYATT.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-23

Dear Editor have not written 20 YOU Tor
n long time. SO ] going 20 send YOU "a
Christmas story entitled Elizabeth sur
Prise hope you viii think IL 1T TO publish
IN your paper. with much love % ,Sss and
all the members, 1 remain as ever. your loving
member. ESTHER DONSET
-l5 Iwenty-sixth Street. Newport News Va
p. S-Please send me another badge.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-23

Dear Editor-I an not a member Of ,ovr
club, but would Ike to become one. We take
The Times nispntc h and think a IS a fine
paper love to read the children's page.
Here is a drawing I hope you will print in
your paper I want YOU send me a badge
Hoping TO see my letter and drawing In your
paper, remain your unknown friend.
FRANK WALDRON.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-23

Dear hditor.--I would Ike TO become a mem
Der of the r.. ID O. CLUB. I like vour nane,.
nne- am very much interested IN your pans.
W Rrt lt every SUNDAY mornlug. I think &c
p oetter each time. You will find IN ihs let
..r story. which I wrote myself. u is orfzi-
1a- I hope you viii ind il worth printing
WISH you TO please send me badge. I WIKI
lose, wishing YOU and al the members ~ ne
friend rT-rA u ~ 81 rs
Nn4flot-e street. LynchbuTg, Va
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-23

Dear Editor.--I have been reading the T. ..
C. q. page every Sunday for a long time
and would like very much 20 become a mem
her. Enclosed You will find the answers to
the puzznie. Julnble OF colors-gray. blue.
pink, black. white brown. green. red yellow
ard orange. Please send badge. / re-
main. your friend.
FRANCES crv-r,rT1t-r,
The San Francisco call., 1906-10-11
COAST BOATS SOLD
To HARTMAN.

It is evidently the intention of the
Southern Pacific 10 do as much as it
can for the development Of the Coos
Bay part of Oregon. for the announce
ment is made that Hartman has pur-
chased the San Francisco and Coos Bay
steamship line. which is to be run in
conjunction with the Coos Bay, Rose
burg and Eastern Railroad, which was
bought by Hartman some time ago
The San Francisco and Coos Bay
Steamship Company operates two
steamers, the Czarina and the Break
water. which ply between this city and
Coos Bay ports
The Southern Pacific will take pos
session OF the steamer line on the 18th
of this month.
j. NJ Blake of Marshdeld. Ore, was
in this city yesterday and paid his re-
spects to the officials OF the Southern
Pacific Company Blake, like all of
the residents of the Coos Bay country.
believes that with the building Of the
new line from Drain TO Marshheld a
great development will follow and that
this part of Oregon will make rapid
strides.
Judging from the way the South
ern Pacific people are pushing the con-
struction of the line he said, Il be-
Heve IT will be finished in the space
of eighteen months. The roadbed is
we'll built. and there is no expense be-
ing spared upon it,
The San Francisco call., 1906-10-11
GRAND LODGE OF srAsoNs-

The Grand Lodge OF Free and Ae-
cepted Masons at its session yesterday
received the report Of the grand secre-
tary. that OF the trustees OF the homa
at Decoto and that OF the finance COM
mittee. which were referred TO COM
mittees that are TO report today. The
grafton by Grand Orator LawIsr was
made the special order for 2 o'clock
this afternoon The grand master was
authorized to appoint COMMITTEES to
report on the sale OF the site OF the
temple. corner OF Montgomery ana Post
streets. The election OF officers viii
be held tomorrow.
The San Francisco call., 1906-10-11
WOMAN TAXES cARBoLIC ACID.

Mrs NJ Murphy was found in con-
vulsions early yesterday morning on
the sidewalk on Fifteenth and Howard
streets. Policeman J. II. Smith had
the woman taken to the Central Ener-
gency Hospital where she died. It
was there ascertained that she had
taken carbolic acid A broken vial
was found on the sidewalk near where
she had fallen Mrs. Murphy had de-
clared her intention 20 commit suicide
to a Mrs. Finn of 1903 Fifteenth street
and 70 Mrs Stephens of 1853 Fifteenth
street. Mrs. Murphy was a refugee
and had been despondent of late
The San Francisco call., 1906-10-11
BOARD OF WORKS FILES
A FINANCIAL STATEMENT
Notifies the Supervisors That Its Regu-
lar Appropriation Has Been Appor-
toned for Various Purposes

The Board of Public Works trans
rnitted to the Supervisors yesterday a
detailed statement OF the finances Of
the board and what it is called upon
TO meet with the appropriation OF
s621.65o for the current fiscal year
Included IN the statement is $4,000
10 repair bituminous streets, s36,500 TO
repair cobble and hasalt pavements,
s10e. 600 TO clean and repair sewers,
s211.4o0 for street sweeping, s41s500
for repairs TO public buildings. s5s.5eo
for the bureau of engineering, $4,000 to
repair county roads, and $4,000 to re-
pafr streets on the water front
The statement is for the purpose Of
showing that the appropriation is in
adequate. The Supervisors refused to
allow an additional sum Of s23.sof
asked for by the Board Of Works 70
meet the increase in wages OF employees
of the street cleaning bureau and
The San Francisco call., 1906-10-11
WILL REQUEST ALL UNIONS
OF EUROPE TO GIVE AID
George d. Kelly, Labor Member OF
British Parliament, TO Assist
striking Lifhographers.

NEW YORK. Oct lo.-George D.
kelly. labor member of the English
Parliament for South Manchester. who
is president ot the international Fed
Grafton OF Lithographers Of Europe.
viii sail for Livekpool on the Oceanic
today and recommend all the unions in
Europe 10 aid the striking autograph
ers in this country. He was sent here
TO investigate the strike, with power
to make such communications as be
considers necessary.
The San Francisco call., 1906-10-11

the work OF photography 1t has dark
rooms and developing-rooms- Two OF
these cars were built last June Pho
tographs have been taken of the line
from Los Angeles TO Portland and
pictures will be taken of the scenery
between here and New Orleans. The
orders are now that photographs are
to be taken of scenery along branch
lines
The San Francisco call., 1906-10-11
Weekly Call, 81 per Year

other departments, claiming that the
money should come out OF the regular
appropriation
The Board OF Works has raised the
wages on its own account and will
take the money from some OF the
segregated appropriations mentioned
The San Francisco call., 1906-10-11
St. Louis and Return se7.5o.

Account OF tie American Bankers Association
Convention which meets in ST. Louis, the South
ern Pacific Company VIII sell round trip tickets
TO ST Louis and return on October 18th and
fer return up to November 30th and stopo7ers
may be had both going and returning. For
Thanksgiving time an exceptional inducement
Is offered in the way OF rate If you desire
further information or assistance address ticket
agents OF the Southern Pacific