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The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1907-03-05

Il will be glad to leave the ring,
bringing to Maryland the reputation
OF a standing championship and a
retirement without defeat"
Cans will rejoin his show at Detroit
on March 3. Cans has discovered a
new heavyweight, "Dr. John Krone,
clubman, physician and referee and
would-be fighter. looks good to me-"
said Joe.
II met DR.. Krone when l was in
Chicago lately. He confided to me
that he thought something of his own
abilities, and that he had been quietly
practicing for many days.
II candidly believe that DR.. Krone
can take care of himself with any Of
the present heavyweight division, and
I think can rake up $4,000 to place
upon his chances"
Woman is the one problem that
science can never solve.
A pretty girl usually has plain SAIL
ing.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1907-03-05
STUDENT WAS THIEF
Richard o. Hoops, Son of
Prominent Indiana Lawyer,
Under Arrest.

Associated Press to The Evening" Tines.
Chicago, March 5. - Richard o.
Hoops, 20 years of age, student at
Lake Forest University, and a son of
Ira c. Hoops, a lawyer of Kokomo,
Ind, Is under arrest charged with
robbing the residence of Hobart Chat
field Taylor, wealthy resident of
Lake Forest. The robbery was COM
mitted three weeks ago, and property
valued at $4,000 is said to have been
taken. Hoops confessed and said he
did not have to steal. He said he did
not know why he took the stuff.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1907-03-05
SENATE REJECTS SEVEN
OF BURkE's APPOINTMENTS
(By George Davis,

Bismarck, N. D., March 5.-The
senate today rejected the following
appointments made by Governor
Burke:. Hancock, .penitentiary
board; Eaton and Svensgaard, ag.
ricultural college; Tripke, science
school, Wahpeton; Walsh, asylum;
Flehr, Valley City- normal; Harris,
reform school board.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1907-03-05
WEST VIRGINIA MINERS.
associated Press to Tha Bvenins Ts,.ea.

Charleston, w. Va, March 5.-The
district convention of the United Mine
Workers began its annual convention
here today with a large attendance of
delegates. The business of the conven-
tion, which will be in session several
days, will be almost wholly of a rout-
inc nature.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1907-03-05
A PECULIAR ACT.
"a Follette's wife Leaves HON

La FOllette's Wife Leaves Home
Under Peculiar Circumstances.
Associated Press to The Bveniag Times.
Madison. Wis, March 5.-Mrs. La
Toilette. wife Of the senator, left her
country home at 3 o'clock this morn
ing and walked four miles to the sta
tion and took the train for Washing
ton. She left card telling the fam
lily where she had gone. 1t is not
known just why she left so suddenly.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1907-03-05
CANADIAN ODD FELLOWS.
A.sociated Press to The Evening Time.

Victoria, B. c., March 5-The grand
lodge of the Odd Fellows of British
Columbia met in annual session here
today with several hundred delegates
present. The Manitoba grand encamp-
ment of the order is also being held
today at Portage la Prairie.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1907-03-05

A man may be born with ability, but
he has to hustle for experience.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1907-03-05
COL. LINDSAY DEAD.
ssociated Press to The Evening Times.

N>sSs~se~ Hess ~ A1U 0See1B Aaes
Pittsburg, Pa, March 5.-ColOnel
Homer J. Lindsay, assistant to the
president of the Carnegie Steel Com
pany, died today Of Brights disease.
He was one of Andrew Carnegie's
young partners"
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1907-03-05

ELKS TO ENTERTAIN MINSTREL.
Associated Press to The Evening Times.
Newport News, Va, March 5-Lew
Dockstader, the famous minstrel, will
be the guest of honor at a banquet and
social session to be held by the Elks
here this evening.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1907-03-05
A CELEBRATED CASE
Green & Gaynor Case, Argued
in Courts of Three Coun-
tries, Up Again.

Associated Press to The Evening Times.
New Orleans, March 5.-The cele-
brated case of Benjamin B. Greene
and John F. Gaynor, charged with
conspiracy against the United States
government, was called for argument
today before the United States circuit
court of appeals. This case has been
pending for more than seven years in
one form or another, involving argu-
ments before the judicial authorities
of this country, Canada and England.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1907-03-05

Senator Tillman probably earns more
money every year on the lecturing
platform than any other public man in
America. He is paid from $3.50 to $500
q lecture and he Is constantly in de-
ma1d.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1907-03-05

Don't put too much faith in the
repentance that comes after detection.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-15

in his handkerchief. placed 1t inside his breast pocket, saying to himself: This is for mothers Christmas gift" Then. with the box containing the doll under his arm, Freddy set out for home, the happiest' boy in town that night.
 But as he went against the cutting wind. the falling snow blinding him, the depth of 1t on the ground greatly hinder ing his progress, be began to feel as though he must drop from cold and sheer exhaustion. But he was 80 near to his home = perhaps only three or four blocks away-and must struggle on.
 Then he struck into something very higb and cold. It was an old billboard. aud the snow had drifted against 1t into a veritable mountain. Here Freddy paused to take breath. The billboard sheltered him from the wind, and he de cided to sit down in the snow for a minute and rest. In another minute he was asleep, the box holding the precious his breast pocket was the dollar b;il- crisp and new
 Just how long Freddy remained there in the snow he never knew. And neither did he know when he wns taken away from there. The first thing he realized after dropping down in the snow to rest was n strange tingling sensation in his limbs, an aching in his head and smart ing in his eyes. ears and throat Then he opened his eyes to see that he was in his mothers big bed, with that dear one bending over him. And a doctor was beside him, pouring something very strong and hot into his mouth. Several neigh bors were there, too. all seemingly very anxious about him.
 Freddy tried to understand what it all
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legs It seems closely related to the lat ter. But unlike the goose, Its toes are not connected by web.
 The Screamer is n most peculiar bird In habits. He is fond of soaring in the air at tremendous altitude, giving vent 10 piercing cry which fairly rents the air. Sometimes there will be whole focks of them congregated together to soar and sing, giving forth their un- musical song in deafening chorus. One writer of the Screamer has this to say of their fondness for their own music:
 ''On one occasion they surprised me by an overpowering burst of melody high in the heavens. This sautation was made to me by half million of voices at an out-of- the-wny spot In the pampas one evening at Q o'clock" And the same same writer goes on to tell of having heard the same sort of Screamer music at noon on another occasion. They, the Screamers, sang their chorus ''round the entire circuit of certain lake each flock waiting it's turn to sing, and only stop ping when their duty had been per formed"
 Each wing of the Screamer is equipped with pair of sharp spurs, powerful in strength, and doubtless used in times of conflict with enemies.
 MARY GRAHAM.
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able to go out of the house, and for whom he wanted the doll. Then she had a little private talk with him in the rear of the store. after which Freddy went home at a run, happier than be had been for very long time. As he went about his chores he whistled and sang merrily. and as soon as the supper was over he asked his mothers permission to spend an hour or so away from home, saying with d knowing smile: Its all right, nom, fer me to go, an you'll know all about it pretty soon. But ask no questions now, please"
 So Totty and her mother spent the long evenings of that week alone, missing the gay chatter and bright face of Freddy, who was q genuinely good son and broth er making happy the hearts of those he loved so well.
 But bedtime always found Freddy at home. sometimes pretty tired. too. But the radiance of his countenance pro Iounced the fact that the cause of his lateness and tiredness was most satisfac- tory to him. And never once did his mother question him regarding his little secret. She had great faith in Freddy and knew that he would do nothing wrong, and that all :n good time she would know what he was doing evenings.
 And so came the last day before Christ mas Eve. The town was in turmoil of excitement. Shops were thronged with shoppers, streets damned with delivery wagons and pedestrians, all rushing pell- mell on their errands pertaining to the al ha afternoon heavy snowstorm set in and the temperature fell to zero. Freddy, busy as bee, did not notice the cold as
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doll in the window-the one with the yell low curls and red kid slippers" he re- piled.
 Ah now he had spoken and felt re- lieved. His heart had kept up terrible humping while he spoke to the smiling saleswoman. But as soon as the words were out of his mouth he became calm. and felt that he could lay bare his plan to her.
 Would you like to see the doll?-take It in your hands and examine 1t more closely?' the saleswoman asked, not yet naming the price. "Yes'm, if you don't mind" Freddy said. And how happy he felt at the thought of holding that pre- clous doll in his hands, of examining it more closely"
 The saleswoman brought the doll from the window and placed it in Freddy's hands, saying at the same time: Tt has real hair, and opens and shuts its eyes It's a great bargain for we're over stocked on dolls and are selling them on at low figure. This beautiful doll that you hold In your hands Is marked down to Si.50. Just think of it!-a dollar and half. It's original price, was s2. Shall l do 1t up in q box for you?"
 Freddy laid the doll on the counter and smiled up into the saleswoman's face ''I'd like to take it today, ma'am, but I haven't the money. What l want to do Is to work for it-do any ole chores you've got for me to do after school in the evenings and on Saturdays. You see, ma'am l haven't any money less work for it."
 Although 1t was very busy day and customers were waiting, the saleswoman stopped to hear Freddy's story about his little sister Totty, who was i'll ana un-
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side Pearls bed, laughed till his little round belly shook like bowl full of jelly" Then, calming himself, he said: My dear little girl, I know how those old folks talk and write about me. It's because they've outgrown the Santa Claus days, you see. In fact, dear child, the days of the Santa Claus interest are like the days of extreme youth, of in nocent childhood lived As soon as q boy has got into long trousers he thinks it is the proper caper to deny my existence, although the time was when he had the greatest fondness for me. And as soon as a girl leaves off sack aprons and knows her multiplication table she denies me-declares she has no such superstition as to believe in Santa Claus. An, I've seen the sort, my dear, that deny me. But 1t is as it should be, and I make no objection. I do wish, though, that instead of deny ing my existence these grown-ups would merely say: We've outgrown sapta Claus, and in the future turn him over to those younger than ourselves That would be justice nothing more."
 "Ah, but people should never outgrow you," insisted Pearl. "A friend such as you are to children should hold lifelong places in their hearts. The day will never come when I shall say: I've out grown Santa Claus Next to mamma, papa, grandmamma and grandpapa, l love you best of all human beings. Of course, I love my friends and teachers, too, but you head the list they are written on."
 You are a loyal little Santa Claus girl" smiled Santa Claus. But, my dear child,
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he ran about the town delivering pack ages from the new toy shop where the doll, with the yellow curls and red kid slippers, was reposing in a pasteboard box awaiting the hour when he should carry her away.
 But toward evening the snow had be- come so heavy on the ground. and was drifting SO, that getting about on foot was almost out of the question, and soon the streets were deserted. people hurry ing to their homes to seek shelter from so terrible a storm.
 "Whew-w-w!' whistled Freddy. "It's a reg'lar ole blizzard. Well, I'm most through; got only three more bundles to deliver; then I'll go to the shop an git the dollle and make for home as fast as pair of half-froze legs will carry me through snowdrifts high as my head"
 When, about o'clock that night, Freddy returned to the toy shop from his work of delivering toys, the good saleswoman who had helped him to ac- complish his supreme wish by giving him plenty of work during the last holiday week, declared that he must stop long enough In the shop to get good and warm before setting out for home. But Freddy's heart was SO full of warmth that he didn't mind the cold in his little body, and so impatient was he to be of for home with the precious doll in his arms that he would not stop minute longer than he was obliged to. There was a settlement to make for his work, and after the good saieswoman had counted up the amount due Freddy, it was found that not only had he earned the doll but a dollar in money was to be paid to him. Freddy's heart beat high as he wrapped the dollar blll-crisp and new
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what if everyone remained Santa-Claus age in heart? Why, I'd never get enough toys and presents to go round. Not only would l have to give to the children at Christmas time. but I'd have to have q fathers and mothers department in my factory. You see, my dear child, how Impossible that would be. No, 1t is only right that at a certain, time in life you should cutgrow Santa Claus, just as you outgrow your last years shoes and frocks, and just as you get too big to play with dollies and become great girls in age and size, leaving the coast clear for the little ones who are coming into the world each year to fill the things you have outgrown. So, my dear, don't be too hard on those who no longer take an in- terest in me. It Is safe to say that I no longer take an interest in them. Their names are stricken off my visiting list, and in my factory their letters no longer come ordering certain gifts made for their friends and themselves An, this is a strange old world, my little Pearl
 Only l stay young in heart. l was born Just as you see me-gray beard, fat stomach, plump body, apple cheeks and smiling, childish eyes. I never change
 Each year many of my dearest little comrades outgrow me; but there Is no sadness in this for me, for I know there's a new crop of little friends who will step into the places just vacated and who will love me with the same adoration
 So although the faces and names may differ a bit, there is the same army of little ones each year for me to love and give Christmas toys and joys to. Ah
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-15
When Santa Claus Called On Little Pearl
Pearl.

but I'm very happy old man; an old
 man with very young heart. The chill dren-the CHILDREN-theya are my life. With them ever around me how could l grow old? And as for those who have gotten out of the knee-p pants and sack apron age, who have got Into their higher school grades. who have outgrown Santa Claus-Ah, l have but a tear! It is they who deserve pity; not I. my dear. I am never without my little ones. while the grownups are without their Santa Claus.'
 But once having got too old for you, they should not turn traitor" declared Pearl, vehemently And the writer of the story in that book treated you most un-
 dustly, to say the least He says you are a myth
 "Ah, ha, ha ha i'' And Santa Claus laughed so loudly that the very walls echoed his mirth Well, my little one he's doubtless some crabbed person who has forgotten that he ever had child hood And not remembering that joyous time of happiness, he begrudges the chil-
 dren of today their happiness So he'd
 knock the feet from under me and pluck the wings from the shoulders of the fairies. But we must not feel angry with him; let us feel the deepest pity for one who can so soon forget his own childish pleasures that he fails to respond to those of the little ones who have crowded him out of the playground.
 But, my dear little hostess, see how the time Is flying !'' And Santa Claus pointed to the tiny clock on the mantel. Why, I've got a thousand things to at tend to before the sun chases me to my own domain in the clouds And how they-my assistants=are working day and night in the Christmas factory that none of the little ones may be forgotten. An, must bid you adleu l., You'll hear from me about holiday time. If in the meantime you have anything to say to me, just drop me letter, addressed simply: Santa Claus. Christmas, 1907.' Ia, ta !'
 Then Santa Claus started for the win dow to make his exit. As he raised the
 sash the noise was sudden and sharp. Pearl gasped, looked about her for the
 moonlight which had been flooding the
 room; looked to see whether or not Santa
 Claus had closed the window securely after going out. But warm hand was on her shoulder, a tender voice In her ear,
 saying "Mother could not retire without
 peeping in on her little treasure to see if she were snug in bed. And as I opened the door, ever so softly, heard you saying :: Good night, Santa Claus I'll never, never disbelieve in you So l knew my little daughter was having pleasant chat in her sleep with old St. Nick
 Daa rI,s T. over the bed talking to the waking little
 maid. And Pearl, still half asleep, said:
 "No, mamma dearest. I wasn't dreaming
 at all. Santa Claus was just here calling
 upon me- And we've had the incest little
 chat together. He doesn't mind if old
 folks do deny his existence. He has so
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meant. Then he threw his arm out across the bed and his hand struck against something-a pasteboard box! The doll! The beautiful doll with the yellow hair and red kid slippers! Then Freddy re- membered everything. Quickly he put his hand inside his breast packet. Yes, the dollar bill was safe and sound. He smiled contentedly. He now knew that he had been overcome with the cold, but been picked up by some good pedestrian and carried home in an unconscious state. But everything was all right again.
 Hell be all right now," said the doctor. Just exhaustion and numbness, but no part of him Is frozen. Hadn't our good friend. old Mfr. David, found him when he did. however, there might have been different tale to tell. Just let him sleep and rest bit; then give him more of this hot drink, and tomorrow your boy will be in as good condition as he ever was"
 And an hour later Freddy. sitting up in bed, united the box, drew forth the doll and. handing it to his mother, said: ''Totty shall find this by her in bed to- morrow morning. And here's q little gift for you, mom." And into his mothers hand he thrust the dollar bill-crisp and new. ''That's what I've been doing O nights. mother. l turned Santa Claus for you and Totty. That beautiful doll will help to make little sister we'll"
 And we close the door to the room. shutting out the sight of the dear mother, overcome as she was by the little sons loving sacrifice. which had come 70 HesR to costing him his precious life
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-15
BY HELENA DAVIS.

Pearl sat in her own little room. half disrobed for bed. It was o'clock at night, late hour for Pearl to be sitting up. But she had been reading about Santa Claus, funny little old story, written by someone who evidently knew nothing about Santa Claus, since he de- clared there was no such person or being In existence. And this greatly troubled Pearl, who felt that she had had many proofs of the reality of old Santa. Every year since she could remember many and beautiful presents had been left on Christmas Eve for her, her stockings both of tbem-flled to overfowlng, and baskets to hold the overflow filled to the brim.
 Pearl was only eight years old, but she was quite old enough to feel what great injustice had been done the friend of all child-kind. dear old Santa Claus in the story she had been reading. And she resented that wrong as any loyal child would have done. In fact, as soon as she had finished reading the story she threw the book on the floor, exclaiming, How did anyone DARE to write such thingl 1 No Santa Claus? The ideal Well, l wish I knew the person who wrote this story a story, indeed, for there isn't a word of truth in it!
 Then Pearl pulled off her stockings and got into her pretty white nightie. And in another minute she had turned out the light and was in her warm little bed. She had said good night to her mamma and papa half an hour before, saying that as she wished to finish reading n story in her own room she would stay up bit longer than was her habit. and that she would not require her mothers hands 10 tuck her in that night.
 And so she was busily tucking the coy- CTS about herself. thinking how lonely. after all, to get into bed without her mammals loving hands 10 fix her pillow and covers, when sudden noise near the window of her room startled her. Then the shade was drawn up, the moonlight flooded the room, and Pearl saw to her great astonlshment that the round, fat form of bewhiskered little man was entering the room through the open win dow. It was the opening of the window that had made the sudden and startling nolse
 Pearl threw off the cover and sat bolt upright in bed, staring with both wide blue eyes at the queer-looking intruder. How strangely like the pictures of old Santa Claus he was. Indeed, were Pearl not awake she would be quite sure she was dreaming of Santa Claus. But being awake. she felt that 1t must be burglar in disguise entering her room. Her first impulse was to scream for help. But something in the expression of the strangers face made her silent. He had entered the room and closed the window behind him, being very cautious not to make noise. Then coming quite close to the bed he said in ever so gentle voice
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(her own fathers voice could not have been more tendeD: ''There, little one, get back between your covers again, or you'll catch cold. I'm sure you must know who I am without an introduction. don't come very often to see you, but you are acquainted with me very well. Now lie down and let me sit here beside you and have q chat"
 "Then you are Santa Claus?" Pearl asked, quite reassured, now that she knew her visitor to be the distinguished person she named.
 "Yes, I'm Santa Claus. Tn some coun- tries I'm called old Saint Nicholas. But what does a name matter2 l don't care what I'm called; just so I'm not called a fraud or myth.''
 "Ah, dear old Santa Claus" cried Pearl, sitting up in, bed, despite her visitors warning that she would take cold, that's just what very bad per son-man or woman-has been doing. Tn that book there Is q story which tells of your being a myth. l don't believe the author of the story dared to call you fraud. But he-or she-calls you a myth, and says that you, like the fairies, are only in the imagination of the infantile mind. Now, what do you think of that sort of islander against you, dear old Santa Claus?'' And Pearl looked the indignation she felt against the writer who had so offended her. "I shall destroy that book tomorrow" she went on "I wouldn't have such story in my home. It's the worst sort of in- justice to you. it is"
 Old Santa Claus, seated on chair be-