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Arizona republican., 1907-12-31

New Years feast. But mamma mad De-
gun to fear that the absent one might be
detained from home over night, as the
storm had set in early that afternoon
and might have prevented his starting
from the town. whittier he had been
obliged 20 go on business that morning
But even though this disappointment had
been feared. Buddy had been very con
tent In his dear mammals company. While
the fat fowl baked in the oven she had
sat beside Buddy. reading TO him from
a book Of strange and w0ndrous tales.
The story chosen by Buddy was one or
n Young prince IN a dense forest filled
with goblus and dragons. Buddy knew
the story almost by heart, and was pre-
pairing to suffer shaking knees and chat
terlng teeth Mt a certain thrilling point.
when o. a sudden mammals voice was
interrupted by quick knock at the door.
In another minute Buddy's cousin, Kitty
Marshall. came into the room. crusted
over with snow and looking Ike storm
sprite.
'Oh. Aunt Myrtle" cried Kitty. mamma
has been taken quite I'll. Can't you come
right away and do something for her?
Papa hasn't come home yet and I'm alone
with her
Mrs weatherby. with n few hurried
words Of encouragement to Buddy. put
on hood and cloak and departed with her
little niece 10 the sick bed OF her sister.
I'm not b. long away, honey" she had
called to Buddy as she quickly closed the
door behind her.
For mlnute-which TO Buddy was an
hour-he remained In his little chair by
the stove Then fear seized his heart
aud he crept to the door. locking II Sc
curelv and putting :he key in his pocket.
All. now be was safe. But no-the wind
ratified ut the latch and the thousand
aud one terrors of the storm and dark
ness beset hip-
Then he felt that he must do some
thing to pass away the time, and got
big. red apple. which he munched on
sloomily But though apples always
tasted 80 good to him as he sat by the
fire Of evenings. this one seemed 10 have
lost its navor He threw the uneaten
part on the hearth, and took the book
from the table ard began turning the
leaves. hunting for the pictures. There
was the youthful priace the one whom
mamma had Just been reading aboh-in
Courageous encounter with q strange crea-
ture of the forest. You see. Buddy was
little chap. and could not read the
text. but could read the stories from the
plctures).. For few minutes he followed
the youthful prince Of adventure; but
this only served To Increase his fear.
True. the pictures were OF strange beasts
and people OF The forest; but might not
1 they be found In the ccpse At the foot OF
the bill. quarter OF mile distant? On
dark nights. when he walked with his
I father uast the patch Of wood and dense
/ underground. he felt sure that he heard
I strange noises Issuing forth from their
! DEPTHS. But at such times he felt brave.
for tho big. strong tather was with him.
/ holding his little chubby hand Besides
that. his papa always carried the lantern.
| the light OF which WAS such protection
/ against the dangers OF the wood.
Arizona republican., 1907-12-31

| do wreak ruin wherever | get the
chance! But l get TO make myself felt
2 only once a yesr-just after that beau
tiful maiden called Summer has departed.
leaving her aunt Dame Autumn. severe
and cain. to hold her place. All. tnen
get lively In mischief, l do.'
Master New Year rose. tossing up bis
proud and beautiful head. There was
determine ton In his eyes. His voice was
full OF strength as he said: You are
Us bad as the unruly Elements, 1t seems.
Begone, I'll have nothing TO do with you
You love TO cause ruin. ! want to bring
about plenty and peace. II Present Year.
one time New Year. has become melan-
choly. 1t is only a sign that lie is no
longer capable OF managing the affairs In
his hands / shall 90 hlther. and on the
stroke Of 70. December 81. shall relieve
him Of lis work. which has grown too
heavy for his aged shoulders am
young. full OF hope and good cheer.
shall carry truth, faith, love and charity
into the hearts Of ali mankind. No mat
ter about the tricks of the Elements, no
matter about the mischief OF such little
brats as you are. II the heart OF man Is
good. Since the birth OF the first New
Year the earth has been KIND TO It's creA-
Arizona republican., 1907-12-31

deciding that he would travel fnster TO
make up foE lost time, he granted few
minutes 10 the young stranger who had
In way fascinated him.
We'll, I snail be glad OF a few words
with you. Jack Frost said he. resting
himself on the edge OF a snow bank. Il
should Ike 10 hear something OF my IA
Present Year-whO Is so soon to
give over the throne 20 me. Did be have
a successful .eIguf" Jack Frost laughed
till his sides shook. the frcst that COW
cred them dying about In the air like so
many hits OF ,iowu. "Ah, ha. Just lis
ten t. that Why. don't you know that
every New Year. DO matter how much
he tries to be kind and just. Is governed
by the Elements and Maui Yes. my
child, you are really not king-or. that
Is to say yOa'll not be the peal King on
January /. The Elements and Man. my
kind sir, are the rulers All. Ia, hs.
Now. If only you could hear the words
OF Present Year-who within "a hours
will have passed into that strange coun-
try called the past. and who. on the no
ment Of your advent. will be designated
as Old Year Wei. he Is quite content
10 go. Iue Elements nave uStu uAiE hac'
ly. In the first place. they poured rain
on one part Of the country while drouih
burned up another part Of it. Men join
ed together in bands 20 cheat and rob
each other. In vain did Present Year
and his fairy court sing their coronation
anthem. Peace on earth and good VIII
TO man. no one listened TO the words or
the music And Present Year became
melancholy, finding that he had work TO
do that was beyond his power"
Master New Year sat quite still. listen
ing, with head bent. After Jack Frost
had spoken he looked up. asking: Would
better return 10 my cave and keep my
volume sealedi'
You cannot do that" laughed Jack
Frost. you have your mission on earth.
and you cannot shirk It. No, go on and
do your bes:-or worst. I always wreak
all the mischief I can while on my ex-
ploits l nip at everything in my path
Xii plants and vines: send people nur-
rying under shelter 10 get away from the
chill breath blow upon them. oh, how
Arizona republican., 1907-12-31

II was New Years Eve. and dark and
stormy one. The kind OF night when the
wind clutches the easement in Its giant
fingers and rattles 1t as though some
demon Of the darkness were abroad su-
perlntendlng the work. The snow feiI
heavily. piling up great drifts wherever
an obstacle came In Its way. And II
filled the window Lodges and leveled the
norch steps at the home Of the Weather
bys.
inside the wcatLerl,y house the gloom
Of the night WIS very Little less than
without. True. bright fire cracked In
the big. black cooking range In the cheer
ful kitchen. and the rays from we'll
kept kerosene lamp penetrated to the
decnest corners Of the room. which
more uncertain light would have trans
formed INFO caverns people with such wild
animals and COLLINS as only a night Of
storm and loneliness could bring forth
A very disconsolate and frightened lit
tie creature sat shiyering in the cheering
heat from the BIZ, range, out OF whose
oven came the delicious odor Of roasting
fowl. filed with sage favored dressing
and swimming 10 rich gravy.
Buddy weatherby 10y name. and alone
was the sh!vering and silent little crea-
rure And his nostrils had long siEce
ceased to sniH at the appel zing evening
dinner cooking in Thea oven. Half an
hour carlier--when the cock was striking
The hour Of ive-Buddy was in the midst
Of real happiness With bis mamma he
had discussed the probability Of his IA
theirs return that night in time for the
Arizona republican., 1907-12-31
How Master New Year Triumpfed.
BY ANNIE JAMES.

Master New Year was as happy rs he
coLll he. Only one day interviewed be
tween the old regime and the new. the
NEW Of which he was to be king, He was
mailing his toilet very carefully. downing
a "arment of crested ice. trimmed about
with bands Of softest. dOwuy snow.
And over the garment Glistened the most
brnutiful frost ccirs. laid ont In -fnntas
tic designs. A cap, frinsed round the
hack with slender icicles that spIrkied
tSp diamonds. was .ci 5aun;ily upon his
head In his lands he carried a great
book. Z book whose leaves were IN yet
uucut and whose covers were sealed.
ON taP stroke OF Il, December 81. he
wOt III come into his power: then he
woulf break the seal OF the great volume
and cat the leaves. preparatory TO inscrib
Ia. within :, tie eTcHts O: the 80 days
~ tie time that belonged To him. King
New Year he would br. and very soon. -
Many Ice fairies assisted Master New
lcar with his ;Ollc;. hail.ug him rs the
coming king, And as be departed from
out the great Northern cave. the strong
mold OF all the New Years that had gone
before him. they gave voice 10 mighty
anthem whirh ended with the .rines.
''I.-ase on earth aud good Will 10 nan
And smiling in his happiness, warmed
through with anticipation, Master New
Year. rs yet a child, shook out his
faxcl hair OF spun ice and cried farewell
to the place that had given him birth.
the place where his forefathers had come
into life, for 10. these thousands OF years
Then be was OF like the wind carrying
the great volume as easily as though it
had been OF feathers weight.
But hardly had Master New Year got
beyond the icebergs OF the great North
Arizona republican., 1907-12-31

lures. And II you meet me this time
next year, as | am departing from my
labors-leaving my throne TO younger
one than myself-you will read on the
leaves Of this volume the history " my
reign. Anu shall do my utmost TO make
that history grand and good. a pride 10
coming New Years and thing for people
OF the earth 10 look back to with pride.
An. ha. hs! Hear me as go on my way.
Master Jack Frost. mischief maker sing
ing the anthem that shall SO soon Gil all
the hearts OF mankind Peace on earth
and good will to man
And Jack Frost. the mischief-maker.
stood staring at the brave little solder,
Master New Year. rs he ran along over
the ice crags as fast as bird flies. And
he felt his coat melting from his little
body. for the warmth had radiated from
New Years heart and touched him An.
he's the grandest one that has ever gone
10 reign said Jack Frost. Hell prob
ably be heard Of all over the world yet,
for he has determination as well as vir-
tues. Well. it's not my fault II I'm a
mischief maker. And I'll tantalize him
the proud fellow-a bit next autumn
And Jack Frost went on his way.
Arizona republican., 1907-12-31

then devour him Buddy had heard his
mother read OF how the giant ''smeit the
blood Of an Englishman." Although Bud
dy was not English his flesh might be
found palatabIe Buddy shut his eyes.
shuddered and gripped his weapon tight
". He would fight, Yes. he would not
be taken Ike coward. Perhaps he had
but one more moment to live. All. how
he wished ne might see his dear mamma
and papa. What a horrible thing for his
dear mamma TO come home and ind there.
sitting beside her kitchen IRE. the terri
bic pirate eating from the bones OF her
darling Buddy. Tears of agony poured
from Buddy's eyes at this picture. but he
uttered not a sound.
But suddenly he opened his eyes and
strained his ears. What sound was that:
II was his mothers voIee-oh, there could
he no mistaklng its dear tones. She was
at the front door. calling out: Buddy.
son. open the door quickly" Buddy re-
m.mbsred now that he had the key in
his little pocket What should he do!
Re must 20 10 his mammals assistance
he must go and warn her OF the terrible
robber and msn-eater who now walked so
boldly about the kitchen. But what was
that? The pirate was going TO the door
20 admit his mother. He might catch her
and carry her away forever. Buddy 5
heart stopped beating. Clutching tie
scissors bravely he kicked the closet door
open and dashed out. He would strike
the pirate down II he dared to injure his
mother His eyes were no longer shed
ding tears, they were as full OF courage
as the eyes OF n young knight errant
could possibly be.
BIZ. Il few steps into the kitchen and
Arizona republican., 1907-12-31
Minnie, Puggie and the Snow Man.
BY HELENA DAVIS.

hands and dogs paws IN the buIldIng'
Minnie. provoked at Puggie. made him
sit down on the cold doNstep where she
could keep an eye on him After g while
she thought II time 10 go into the house
TO warm her hands and eat a cookie.
But TO punish Puggie for his stubborn
ness In refusing 70 help her 10 her work
she babe him remain out Of doors TN she
should return. Well. the little Miss did
not know her pet puppy's ugly tricks.
As soon as the door had closed behind
her PugEie made leap al the snow man.
scratching and snawing al his legs TIL.
had they been Of flesh. they would GER
tainly have poured forth blood. Bot as
they were Oniy Of soft snow they erum
bled away and became 4 heap without
form
Just a. Puggie was finishing bis .wOTs
OF destruction Minnie Teappeafed on the
scene FOR n moment she could not
speak. her mouth was so fun Of coOEie
But the instant she swallowed the sN eel
morsel size rsH toward Pusgie. eryiHs
out; You had. naughty little scamp;
You've Killed Uy p1ov STOW man. and he
fore he'd got his head o., Oh. III WHIP
you for your naugi.tiuess. ! will AEc
you'n so to bed tonight without your sup
per. too
Aud thst night n -Eie lay hin
down In his warm basket his little stou-
ach begging Tor nice supper he felt
that TO behave naCshtily only Injured
himself The Snow nan didn't suffer.
and Minnie could build another one: bat
he-Oh he cOuldu'; have bis supper aud
an areetionate good night from his kiad
little mistress. So be made up bis mind
Puggie did. TO be good and Obedient after
this, and never TO XIII any more headleSs
snow man-especially II his young mis-
tress were likely 10 see him At bis work.
Arizona republican., 1907-12-31

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O's IN, - -, al
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Arizona republican., 1907-12-31

ern Circle. en- route southward, when his
progress was retarded by II little chap
he had never met before. The youth
stopped Master New Year. saying: Come
young sir. what's your name? Mine Is
Jack Frost
Master New Year was dispieased that
mis- upS.lrt. IS b deemed Jack Frost To
lee. should have stopped him in his prog
ress. for he was deter mined TO be on
time when ;he bells rang out the hour
Of his coming. So. frownlng slightly, he
replied: BE on your way. Jack Frost.
and delay me not. Know you that
AN Master New Year soon to be crown
cd hing OF all the land. and | am intent
upon ny journey. So. delay me not"
But there Is always time to play
bit. declared Jack Frost. Now. that
has work for the year was over, and
nniinE tine ueavy on his nands as he
wandered towards his lce-hound home in
the Moth whittier old Water had driven
him be wished to daily on the read aud
ind any Idle pleasures that might come
his way. Come. let's have u chat II
you're really Mister New Year. may be
able to tell you many things OF the land
and the people that you are going to
reign over Tor the next 3G6 days
All" and Jack Frost sighed. 'If only
yCu knew the task before you! Why, I've
been visiting with King Present Year
soon 80 be known as Old Year. and he
told me a lot Of his worries. You see
year grows old very quickly after he has
got his inning. so 20 speak.
Although Master New Year knew he
should not tarry a moment. his interest
had been reused By the words OF the
sprightly youth VINO was 50 bold. And.
Arizona republican., 1907-12-31

was the proof.
Buddy glanced hurriediy about. his blue
eyes wide and full of terror. There seemed
no avenue OF escape. FOR TO 20 out by
the Kitchen door would mean TO run
into the arms OF the pirates confederate.
And were no confederate there. the dark
ness. appalling In its denseness. would
get him in its clutch.
An. the steps were leaving the front
porch and going round 20 the back door
by way OF the planF walk. BUidy heard
them perfectly. Step, step, step. first
the right foot. then the left. No time
for deliberatiop now. Buddy knew that
the latch OF the kitchen door was minus
a screw. Ii could lie burst eff with slight
pressure. lie looked for some place to
hide. All, the closet, where mamma kept
tho folded clothes Into 1t he rushed,
grabbing up a pair of scissors from
Arizona republican., 1907-12-31

oh. If that big father were only here
now,
Listen,
Every muscle In Buddy's already tense
body stiTened to the cracking point; every
drop of blood seemed 20 go out OF his
heart, and he could not move or speak
He felt like one In nightmare, only he
WIS wide awake.
Listen once more. Yes. Tnquestionabiy
he had heard step. 1t was not yet upon
the porch. hat lit was rapidly approach
ing that place. And next it would be at
the front door Yes. there It was. shut
ding and stamping whore the mat lay all
covered with snow. And now a hand was
on the door-knob trying to turn 1t, 1t was
not an animal, then, nor goblin, nor a
dragoni II was worse th1n any OF these
creatures-i; was-oi course It was-la
pirate or 4 bandit. II had hands that
Arizona republican., 1907-12-31

Buddy stopped short. What a sight was
there. His mother had gone round to the
kitchen door and was just entering. and
and-the pirate-he was bending over and
kissing her.
Papa. mamma and Buddy ran laugh
Ing and crying into the arms Of Ms
parents. The pirate was 10 pirate after
all. hut Buddy's own dear father.
And as the three happy WeatheEbyS
sat round the table, eating Their New
Years dinner. Buddy told his story
Il meant TO fght. | did" he declared
Il had mammals scissors. and II n pirate
had been In the room ! would have
have
The gizzard for you. sonny" laughed
Buddy's papa. helping his little sou to
piece OF the chicken.
Arizona republican., 1907-12-31
A Small Boys New Years Resoiu-
Iutions.

Rezolve furst, lie never fight less line
fought.
Rezolve two. lie never agln sass Teach
er less she GIFTS on Ny nerves dretfully
lie try being Pashent in School.
Resolve three, lie never eat anuther
bite after ime full. Enun Is enun fer
Any ole pursin.
Rezolve foar, lie try 10 live so as to
be elected Some Day as kaptin OF Our
football team. Its a Honorable JOB, ana
I want to be honorable most always.
Rezolve FIVE, lie never. never tel
stories. The old Bad Man has got II In
fer fellers what Fib to their Maws and
Paws.
Receive six, lie not make ugly faces ner
laugh at gurls ANY More. They kant help
being GurIs. hatcher made EN- what they
are, and Boys should feel sorry for en-
CESS this Is enuff fer This year. So
lie ring of and shut up my Receive book
TIL next year.
Arizona republican., 1907-12-31

mammals workbasket as he went Into
the depths OF the closet he tumbled and
closed the door behind him. Now total
darkness, He clutched hard at the scis-
sors. determined to use them as weapon
of self-defense 81 need be
\ long time passed; Ia Buddy's mind
whole night: by the clock just three min
utes. Then a most terrible thing hap
pened. Buddy could hear 1t perfectly
plain. One of the kitchen windows was
being raised. Horror OF horrors. And
then a gusa Of cold air rushed under the
closet door. The brigaDd or pirate was in
the house. And how loud the footsteps
were on the bare floor. They went to the
pantry. Dishes ratified. All. the pirate
meant TO devour their New Years dinner
that was browning in the oven And
after eating that the terrible man would
smell Buddy's blood. Perhaps he would
Arizona republican., 1907-12-31
Little Folks Sense and Nonsense

ing out 10 his mamma excitedly: "MRmma.
/ Know you'll like tie little girl what has
moved in next door. for shs's re.y kind
to a-iima,s."
We'll, son, I'm glad 10 bsar such good
cccounu of :he new neighbos's little
daughter. But in what way ha7 she
demonstrated to- you her kindness TO AMI
malS?'
why. we-she and found some nuts
or the ground and were cracking them TO
eat when she found worm In one or
hem And she was 50 considerate OF the
WORN that she wouldn't--eat IL, ex-
planned Freddy.
Arizona republican., 1907-12-31
HASTE MAKES WASTE.

One day Toms mama, Mrs. Murry
Said, "Tom."-she was all a-furry-
i've no eggs for the cake.
That for tea I must bake,
To the grocer's for some quickly scurry.
Tom played for four hours with VIII
Curry.
Fer he thought of the eggs. or mas
worry
Then for home with them dashed.
Fell And as the the eggs smashed.
Said That's what you ges when you
hurry"
Arizona republican., 1907-12-31

Johnny's mother took him to a, boys
furnishing store to select a new pair OF
knickerbockers. Johnnys eyes fell ca thu
sign. which was painted on n card and
attached to a pile Of knee pants: These
can't he beaten" Johnny pointed t them.
saying, Get pair of those for me.
mamma. for want TO be proof against
teachers switch"
Arizona republican., 1907-12-31

A very snail boy IN the corner sat:
In his lap lay a very large book:
The boy took its cover between his small.
hands;
And his face wore a serious loos
Twas New Years morn. and this little boy
Meant to turn a new leaf over;
So. Of course. as you know. be really tad
70 begin by turning the cover.
NJ ".
Arizona republican., 1907-12-31
Letter Enigma

Ny first is In candy. but not In gum;
Ny second is In orchard. but not In plum.
Ny third Is In anchor, but not 10 SHIP
NV fourth Is in servant. but not 10 tips
NV NTH is In time. but not In clock:
NV sixth Is in toilet. but not In frcCs :
Ny seventh Is In near, but not In far.
NV eighth is in gun. but not In war:
Ny whole spells a word
With meaning quite clear.
us n game children love
10 play this time Of year.
Arizona republican., 1907-12-31

Freddy's mother had taught him to al
ways lie considerate of animals. One day
Freddy came running In from play, cry
Arizona republican., 1907-12-31

The neck of the bottle IL padded
with cotton batting and neaiiS
covered 10y n piece of white cioth'
on which the face il painted with
water-coiors. The frOck IN made OF
tinted paper fastened together
wIth paste. II the battle II partly
filled wish sand the Doll wiz be
less liable 10 fall over.
Arizona republican., 1907-12-31

There was small girl caily dressed
Ia frock that was made of the best;
A cart passing by
Threw some mud very high.
The little girl cried: I'm distressed
JACK JUGLETS.
Arizona republican., 1907-12-31
\ Few Nature Fakes

Few Nature Fakes.
The bull in the china shop.
The wolf at the door.
The cat in the bag
The dog in the mangcr.
The tea In the ear.
The bee In the bonnet
The rat that was smelt.
The pigs In clover.
The goose that bonks high
The Welsh rabbit
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-11-29
ORDER OF SERVICE
For Zion Baptist Church, Sunday,
Dec. 1st.

600 a. m.-Early morning prayer
meeting.
9:45 a. m.-Sunday school.
11:00 a. m.-Preaching. Subject,
Christ the Promised Seed"
2:30 p. m.-Preaching by Rev. J. l..
Harding, pastor Third Avenue Bap-
list church, Nashville, Tenn, and
communion Of the Lords Supper.
$3.50 D. NIB. Y. P. U. Subject,
THE Beauty and Utility OF GratL
tude" Thanksgiving consecration
meeting)
1880 p. m.-Elks' Lodge memorial
service and sermon.
Cordial welcome to all.
A. e. REYNOLDS, Pastor.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-11-29

Miss Eliza Hanger leaves this week
for Missouri to spend the holidays
with her mother, who is not at all
well at this writing.
DR.. s. L. Raines Is expected almost
any day from the South. The Doctor
will go to Colorado Springs to prac-
tice medicine.
Mrs. Esteher Buchanan Rice has de-
parted to Fort Worth, Texas, to re-
main several months, visiting her
friends and relatives there. Her pres
ence in the choir and at the Choral
Society will be greatly missed.
Mrs. Anna Wins surprised the
whole neighborhood last Thursday
night when she gave surprise on
Mrs. S. w. Boyd. She gathered to-
gether the Stewardesses with Rev.
Patterson and all repaired to the res
idence OF Mrs. Angie BroOkins, 2537
fremont Place, where a jolly good
time was had In conversations, songs,
etc. Mrs Boyd leaves soon for Pu-
eblo.