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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-12-16

all busy erecting presepios In the hcmes Of the
quality while the poorer folk constructing their
As the mainland grows more sophisticated the
quaint old devotion is fading away but in conservative
Sicily people still make the presepio every year they
dress Christmas in New York All the island
families busy from December / to 10 putting their
old prescpos in order making ones; and there Is
much calling to and fro to compare results and admire
and elaborate specimens Of the The presepio
may be little thing stand in corner, 1t may
occupy the whole side Of a room.
1t may represent whole mountain side. made of the
rough flexible bark the cork tree Peaks Crags and
recpCes abound with winding trails houses and castles
of coorcd cardboard twgs and sometimes tiny
pipes to furnish brooks and lakes In the center is the
groto with the holy family within. sky of blue pa
per stretched above, with the Star Of Bethlehem
Rpiclous and the hills the shepherds bearing
the gifts the babe
SPAIN like Sicily has lost the presepio and In
both Spanish and Sician cities there booths for the
sale Of miniature shepherds, mag and all the accessories
of the art the CreChe is not made home
In the southern countries but It used to be OF the
Christmas of every French church. and is still
so I'm the rural districts Many polished cosmopoite OF
Paris can remember working busiy for days before
Christmas his childhood help freshen up and reju
ycuate the crcche OF his parish church in little vii
lage Of France the villages close by Paris today chill
dren who 20 about the streets singing Christmas carols
carry a ltlo crcchc In box upon their shoulders.
The mangcr typihes the difference between the Latin
and the Tcuton Christmas The Latin Christmas IS
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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-12-16

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IL that a
Washington Christ.
mas day idea has
been made to serve
the ends OF science.
1t has been said
that in years past n
great many of the
senator's and repre-
sentatiyes in congress
went home TO spend
the holidays. but that
now the practice
largely has passed.
An exception should
be made for the past,
and the present, as
well, in the cases OF
those senators and
members who have In
charge Legislation
which has been pro.
posed in bill form ut
the opening OF the
session of congress.
When bills are intro
duCod they are ut
once referred TO com.
m!'tccs and If the
measures ARE OF i'm.
pOrtanCe the chair.
men OF the commit.
tees TO which they
have been sent. make
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-12-16

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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1909-12-16

purely religious festival. as much so
rs any other feast OF the church Il
has no particularly domestic or So
Cial quality Italian children never
get presents on Christmas day. That
IS done on All Souls day In October
when they believe-if they are very
small-that the spirits of their de-
parted relatives have come back In
the night and left presents for them;
undoubtedly a very ancient relic OF
ancestor worship. II is the great
Tcuion family of nations that give
presents to children on Christmas
day. And the Christmas tree came
out Of the vast forests where dwelt
the heather German and Scandna.
Wan tribes. It is, in fact. n pagan
relic, passed down from primitive
forest dwellers and worshippcrs.
Where Cclt. Slav or Latin use it.
they have borrowed It.
France, half Latin and half Cct,
dashed with Gaul and Viking, is a
family by herself in this, as In every.
thing. She builds the manger In the
churches, but at home, though she
seldom dresses n Christmas tree. lit
tie .Babette and Pierre set their
shoes by the fireplace instead OF
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1909-06-18

have warmed my heart into new lifA.
some one whose precious encourage
ment In hours Of despair has been un-
speakable consolation, comforting me
and giving hope when had grown
morbid and felt myself a being apart
Il thought, Chiffon, that this dear
girl might marry me and take in the
continent at a wedding journey"
Then, continuing with nervous rapid
ity: II knew If l saw her, day after
day, she would become the life of my
life. But how was a poor cripple to
run away from his fate even If he
was SO inclined? Sometimes she
whom love is the embodiment of ten
derness; at other times, 1 feel that
her heart is adamant"
His forlornness appealed to her.
She Redeemed at memories of her own
duplicity, little elusive acts that went
to hide her love for him from his
watchful eyes. Then, after a silence,
she said demurely:
"Why speculate any longer, Philip?
Why not ask her? 1 assure you that
she loves you, dear."-Grit.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1909-06-18

been properly introduced I might Of
fer to assist you to assimilate them"
Philip Calvert threw back his hand
some head, and laughed for the first
time since his accident.
How unchivarous But perhaps
you prefer muggins, or old maids" she
continued, taking pack Of cards from
the table and looking at him with
dancing eyes. "Why, you are stand
Ing! and yesterday was the first time
that you had stood alone"
by JOve, I had forgotten !" he ex-
claimed.
Lie down Immediately, and I will
skim through the paper If you like.
What shall 1t be-the stock market
first?"
IF you please" he answered. not
caring rap what she read, as long as
he could watch the soft flush on her
cheeks come and go, and meet her
eyes occasionally
Mrs Carroll was much surprised to
find them thus costly ensconced. She
had wondered at Chiffon's disappear
ance and was feeling a trife hurt that
she had not asked to visit the invalid.
Philip maintained a prudent silence,
while Chiffon, with evident embarrass-
ment, explained the situation.
rs 1t all right that l should read,
| q little. to Mr.. Ca1vertp,
1T Is evidently all right" answered
Mrs. Carroll, looking understandlngly
Into Philips animated face. "The
stock market has acted as tonic"
Chiffon was an excellent horsewom-
an, and 1t was not long before she was
allowed to drive Philip out.
The young man chafed under his af-
fiction Naturally an athlete, he
longed for activity. One day still an
other famous surgeon was summoned
In consultation.
That evening when Chiffon made her
daily visit she found a morose listen
er. At last Philip took the paper gen
tly from her, saying:
Its no use, Chiffon. l have not
heard one word. can't listen to-
night. I want to talk to you. I can
walk very well now, and the gruff old
fellow who was here to-day promises
that German baths will affect a per.
ment and speedy cure. Still, I won't
60 abroad alone"
"Such a thing would be very indis
Greet at least. l fancy your mother
would 60 with you," she answered.
81 should not think of allowing her
to leave her new-found happiness.
Then, wistfully, II thought, perhaps
that some one whose sweetness and
adorable womanly Inconsistencies
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1909-06-18

able. Mrs. Carol? Is your son worse
today"
Mrs. Carroll! Is that the only
name you can find in your heart to
call me, dear? | wonder If you will
ever call me mother? | have always
longed for a daughter your own dear
mother could be no more tender than
would be If you would only open your
heart to me-"
Il really care for you,' answered
the girl, kissing her warmly. won't
you call me Chiffon? Those love call
me by that name"
"Such dainty pet name. l have
not dared to use It, DO you think,
Chiffon, that your fathers heart is
not big enough for us both? | would
not take one iota of his love from
you"
The proud head was gently lowered
as ChiffOn's arm crept around the 9TH
er's neck, and as their tears mingled
the barrier was gone forever.
boy here? Surely your home should
be his. Let him have my rooms, they
are the sunniest. shall be gone a
month; by that time he may be able
to move to the suite above. How long
is 1t since he was lnjured?"
"He has been In the hospital nine
months, his horse fell on him and
his spine was hurt. The surgeons
promise a complete cure, but the wait
ing is SO tedious, and the suspense al
most unbearable."
"will you accept my offerT" asked
Chiffon. my visit will be happier II
you do"
81 gladly accept. dear. Philip never
would have come without your invita-
ton"
"What sensitive boyw exclaimed
Chiffon. "Give him my warmest sym
pathy and tell him feel that VIZ
shall be warm friends. will help t
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1909-06-18
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: A Subtle EIp|0lQIOl |
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Chiffon Carroll looked carefully
about the room-nothing had been for
gotten. Closing her satchel, she ttYrn-
ed to leave, when the sound Of muf-
fled sobbing came to her ears. She
listened intently, then impulsively
crossed the wide hall, and raped at
the opposite door. In answer to a
low come" she entered, and was sur
prised TO find, on a couch before the
doing fire, the woman who, six
months before, had become her faith
er's wife. From the first Chiffon had
been determined not to like her, but
the older wpman's gentleness and
sweetness of disposition were begin
ming to make an impression.
Il am not dressing for dinner to-
night, Jane. | shall not go down; l
am too sad and my head aches" came
In muffled tones from the pillows.
Deft fingers loosened the heavy
masses of hair, and a gentle, penetrat-
Ing massage followed The surprised
sufferer raised her eyes, catching her
breath with a little half-sob she
saw 1t was not her maid, but ,ne
whose love she despaired Of gaining.
"This is very sweet of you Rose,
dear" she said gently.
Indeed, | want to make you more
comfortable" answered soothing
voice. II cannot bear that any one
should suffer. Why are you so miser-
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1909-06-18

amuse him when I come back does he
care to be read TOT"
He Is very fond of company" an
swered his mother, "but Is very sensl-
tive about the crutches he Is obliged
to use.'
Chiffon had anticipated no end Of a
good time. Although she was enter
tained continually her heart yearned
for home, and at the end of three
weeks she surprised them by returning
unannounced.
How is our invalid" was her first
question, after affectionately greeting
her father and mother.
Improving every day." answered her
mother you must see him after din
ner. He Is anxious to thank you, al
though he said 1t would be rank pre-
sumption to accept the use or -FOUR
rooms, and occupies those above
yours
What an unusually thoughtful
boy" laughed Chiffon.
| ultCl cIC ian
over the stairs to the invalld's apart
ments, armed with two of Henry's
newest books for boys, which she had
brought homo from the city; also a
bound volume Ot st. Nicholas Maya
zines AS she entered the room in
answer to a deep "come in," scarlet
fame rushed from the proud chin. los
ing itself in the fluffy pompadour.
For the first time since she could
remember, Chiffon Carol was not
equal to the emergency, and stood star.
ing into the eyes Of young man
of twenty-six years, who arose to meet
her. She had expected to find herself
In the presence of fourteen-year-old
boy.
"Where are your crutches2" she
gasped.
Thrown away forever, hope
Aren't you going to congratulate me
and tell me that you are glad?
"But you are so tall and so old,
she faltered.
"A veritable Methusaleh! A mod
ern Goliath" he responded smilingly
81 thought to find a little boy she
hesitated.
'And are you very sorry?'
"Not exactly sorry, but awfully EN-
barrassed and ashamed" she laughed
'and l had no reason in the world fol
my supposition excepting that youl
mother Is so young and beautiful"
"The matter is all Of that" he &C
quiesced tenderly. "I believe she mar
ried at seventeen"
II have brought you some solit
J mental food" said Chiffon. demurely
, handing him the books. IF we hat
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1909-06-18

the process of moving paper
on the paper attracted notice. accompanying hand
"rlng which, evidence
De man OF culture training herogyps
oner than code Of signals of
tramp fraternity well in
nave oen noticed strange grang gate
post OF Danyard fence 1t is the language
mas Its own meaning The reproduction of the signs
ana interpretations found in the New York municipal lodging
III Is not difficult Of
see why they should have selected
o SUBJECT There Is the symbol
represents prison
the garden by stretch rectangular figure
might be denote
e iour vertical nes might well be
also open TO amateur analysis The
used
indicate the although MANY that saw
OF the skiful
1e out OF the
"heh SET
TO cave the arrows far behind and can get
were probably chosen for their simpity significance
ne Is unknown to- the
reaches the end of his
the
apparently women In the house"
nara luck story to relate But whatever
may nave on the matter Is not to be answered-Nonrea
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1909-06-18
IN THE MANAGERS OFFICE.


to Modify Her Judgment.
. Rosamond had gone to the Office of
one of the managers Of a big depart
ment store, seeking redress In the mat
ter Of an unsatisfactory purchase.
The manager quietly took notes as
Rosamond rather Indignantly stated
her grievance. Then he asked few
questions, and when she had answered,
he said, courteously:
Il must ask you to walt while the
matter is looked into shall have
to send statement of the case down
to the head of the department, and
have him take it up with the clerk
who waited upon you"
He touched button as he spoke and
gave the notes he had made, with a
few directions, to the youth who an
swered the summons.
Rosamond tapped the floor with an
impatient foot. She felt that, consid-
ering the fault was entirely with the
store, 1t was unfair not to settle the
huttcI at OlCt III utT ldNOT WlluOlt
80 much unnecessary red tape.
After fifteen minutes waiting she
was about to express her feelings to
the manager, who was apparently en-
crossed with the papers on his desk.
and demand more speedy action, when
young saleswoman entered the office
In a hesitating manner. There was
a sweet but shy eagerness in her face
as she approa ched the desk that at
tracted Rosamond at once.
what is 1t, Miss SnellY" asked the
manager, looking up for the merest In
stant.
81 wanted toto ask you, If to-mor-
row | should come down an hour ear
lier and not take any nooning-if you
could let me go home at o'clock?"
"Why do you wish to leave work at
such an unusual hour? Is there any
special reasonT"
"Well, my best friend Is going to be
married tomorrow night at Z o'clock,
and l wanted to be home early to have
plenty Of time to get ready for tho
wedding, for I'm going to be the brides
maid
Have you ever been bridesmaid? ?"
asked the manager, turning over the
papers which he was examining.
mo, sir, l never have before, but
Mabel is my best friend, and L"
"And you'd like to be her brides
maid and see what it's like" The man
ager raised his head and smiled at
the girl. "Well, If you come down an
hour earlier In the morning, We'll try
to get along without you In the after
noon. You may go home at r."
"Oh, the whole afternoon! Thank
you so much. I'll be here at half-past
sure"
Rosamond smiled at the lightness of
the feet that ran out of the office back
to work.
II was so afraid you wouldn't let her
go home early, 1 could hardly keep
STILL" she said, impulsively; and the
manager gave her swift, pleasant
smile, the like of which he had be-
slowed upon the little saleswoman.
Even in the daily grind of the shop
there should be room for some pleas
ures for the young" he said. Are you
getting tired of waltingY"
II won't wait longer. I'll leave the
matter to you. Whatever you do will
be all right, l know. But please don't
let the head of the department be hard
on the clerk who sold me the goods.
I've just thought that maybe l was
careless In making my selection."-
Youths Companion.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1909-06-18
Natural.
"She's a very natural girl"

"She's very natural girl"
"So?"
"Yes, whenever she's invited out to
dine she never thinks Of taking the
smallest piece Of meat in sight, but
helps herself to as much as she would
eat IL she were at home. Detroit
Free Press
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1909-06-18

1t is said that no one Is smart
enough to always put the word "only"
in the right place.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1909-06-18
Luck.

Luck.
Have you had good luck with your
automobile"
Wonderful luck. Succeeded In SELL
ing it last week. Washington Star.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1909-06-18
WHEN BIRDS 60 NORTH AGAIN.

WHEN blhDS 60 NORTH AGAIN
Oh, every year hath Its winter,
And every year hath its rain
But day is always coming
When the birds 60 north again.
When new leaves swell in the forest,
And grass grows green on the plain,
And the alder's veins turn crimson
And the birds go north again.
Oh, every heart has its sorrow,
And every heart hath its pain
But day Is always coming
When the birds go north again.
lis the sweetest thing to remember
III courage be on the wane,
When the cold, dark days are over
Why, the birds go north again.
ELLA Higginson.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1909-06-18
GET OUT or THIS
TOWN As QUICK
AS POSSIBLE

EADES of stories about the tramp way are prans
inclined to take what they read with salt but this
much may be said with certainty Tramps have system
OF signs and symbols by which they with their
I'll brethren on the road When the York police recently
opened the new municipal lodging house they discovered in
the of moving building niece of naner
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1909-09-21
MUCH EXCITED
ABOUT CASE
Mrs. Justice Refuses to Allow
operation and is Relieved
by Cardui the Woman's
Tonic

PEDRO. O.-"I suffered for So wears
with and female trouble.
and nothing has lone me so much
5000 as Cardui." writes Mrs. Martin r.
justice. of Pedro, Q. Before I took
Cardui the Woman's tonic, I became so
pad nat my son, who is a physician.
wanted 70 have me operated on, but T
refused and gave Cardui a trial. T
mad been SO weak l could scarcely
stdna on my feet, but had taken
CarduI only a few days when became
much stronger. l had prolapse and
became very much excited, but was
greatly relieved as soon as / began 10
take Cardui. l thank you again and
again."
Cardul is a pure vegetable extract.
OF special benefit to women at the
times when they need a tonic. For
over half a century it has been in use
fy those who have known of it's ben
cI1claI effects, and is today in use in
thousands of homes, where it relieves
n prevents pain and brings back
strength and ambition. Safe, reliable
scientific, successful.
Try Cardui, the woman's tonic.
NOTE-The Cadui Home Treat
ment for Women, consists of Carduf
($1), Thedford's Black Draught.
(25c.), or Velvo (50c.), for the Liver,
and Cardui Antiseptic (5Oc.), These
remedies may be taken singly by
themselves, if desired, or three togeth-
er, as a complete treatment for wo-
mems ills. Write to: Ladies' Advisory
Dept, Chattanooga Medicine Co..
Chattanooga, Tenn, for Special In
struction, and 64-page book. Home
Treatment for Women" sent in plain
wrapper, on request.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1909-09-21

lish to the natives, for the privilege OF
giving instruction in the Bible.
Everywhere in ~non-Christian lands
the missionary is laying siege to the
morrow's thought are 0 for Christ.
the conversion Of the nation will
quickly follow.
-Four years ago the missionaries OF
North Central China faced and CON
quered q great famine. Gratitude for
hat service has done much to give q
The disinterestedness Of the mission
ary's motives must be proved before
his teaching can be received.
In lands where women are secluded.
the missionary women work in the
privacy Of heir homes. leading them
to higher interests and loftier ideals
After all the ingenuity of modern
wisdom has been exercised by tho
missionary in presenting the gospel to
those who know it not, it still remains
true that his successes can come, mot
by might nor by power, but by my
Spirit, saith the Lord Of hosts" The
utter futility Of all human effort to
change mems lives is powerfully i'm
pressed Upon every observer of mis-
sion conditions. Only Christ can win
this world to himself. The most prom
Using sign on the missionary horizon
today is the evidence, in several quar-
tiers, Of extraordinary movings of the
Spirit of God upon the hearts of whole
communities. Answering the implied
question Of the topic, it may be said
that missionaries do not win souls:
they simply give themselves and their
varied powers as tools into the hand OF
God himself.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1909-09-21
None in
(McDOWelI Democracy

The Raleigh News and Observer
a there is only one county in the
State, OnsIow, in which there has
been no report of pellagra, a disease
which is playing havoc in some sec
tons of the We have not
as yet heard of any case of pellagra in
Mcdowell, though a quantity of corn,
in it's solid form, is consumed. The
News and Observer did not say hat.
It was quoting medical authority. It
does not know that there is pellagra
in five cOuntieS-Editor.)
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1909-09-21
snake Killed a Steer.
(WilkeS PatriOt.)

A steer belonging to Mr.. Jordan
Meredith, of Goshen, was bitten by a
large copperhead snake Friday, and
died from the results of it in less than
half an hour. Mr.. Meredith was near
enough at hand to kill the snake be-
fore it could escape. 1t was only
about two and a half feet long, but
large around. The steer by his bel
Iowings eeemed to have died in great
agony
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1909-09-21
WORLD-WINNERS AND
LEI WAYS
Terse Comments Upon the Christian
Endeavor Topic for September 26,
"How Missionaries Win Souls for
Christ" I. Cor. 8: 1928.
By William II. Ellis.

A common delusion among I'M
thinking persons is that missions is
easy work. They have a vague notion
that the missionary has only to appear
in the midst of the heather for the lat
ter to welcome him with open arms
and to give glad hearing to his mes
sage. On the contrary, missions is the
most difficult enterprise imaginable.
Humanity speaking, it is possible.
There is not enough power in man to
convert other men to a new religion.
The best political brains of the coun-
try find it difficult to change mems
thought upon political questions. How
much harder, then, to effect a radical
Transformation in their spiritual ma
lures? Somebody has we'll called this
work 1.-THE miracle Of missions Only
the Intervention and assistance Of a
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-01-28
Sanitary Drinking Fountains.

a public spirited man in Boston has
invented a very unique, simple and
practical piece of mechanism in the
shape of a sanitary drinking foun-
tain. It is the only apparatus that
delivers water and containers from
separate receptacles by one and the
same process and the interest which
this invention is arousing is helping
considerably in the national crusade
against the spread Of contagious dis
ease through the medium of the pub
lie drinking cup.
The fountain delivers for the sum
Of one penny, a new clean paper cup
filled with pure water The cup is
made Of water-proofed paper or fl
Der, and cannot be returned to the
machine, thus insuring to every pur-
chaser an absolutely clean cup
Popular Mechanics.