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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-27

Mrs. j. Van Vechten OlcOtt has gone
to Lakewood. N. j.. OH account of her
health. and will be away two weeks
She therefore cancelled all her engage
ments for that period.
] Mrs. William Schofield Hoge and Miss
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-27

Senator and Mrs. Briggs gave dinner
last night and will again entertain next
Tuesday night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-27

Mrs. Gillespie. wife of Gen. Gillespie.
had an exceedingly pretty reception yes
tcrday. when she was assisted by Miss
Flora Wilson. Mrs. kuSer and Mrs.
Travers also assisted
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-27

Rear Admiral and Mrs. Schley gave a
dinner last night for the Secretary of
War and Mrs. Wright.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-27

Mr. and Mrs Hennen Jennings gave d
night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-27

Miss Flora Wilson, daughter of the
Secretary of Agriculture. will not be al
home to callers today. as she intends to
make the round of cabinet calls.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-27

! Mrs. r. Gray Pendleton will be at
| home informally Tuesdays. February >
| and g. at her home on n street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-27

Mrs. Curtis Tingley of Providence. r.
L. will give a tea February in that
city in compliment to Miss Miriam b.
Cooden of Washington. d. c., the tiancee
of her son, Mr.. Leonard G. Tingley
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-27

Miss Knight gave a luncheon yesterda ,
in honor of Miss Proudfitt of Memphis
Tenn, who is the house guest of Mrs
Robert Berry. Mrs. Berry, Miss Chase
Miss Crane. Miss Hazard Miss Pichon
Miss Gatewood. Miss Abbott and Miss
Langfitt We're also present
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-27

Mrs Bankhead. wife of Senator Bank
head, will receive tomorrow at the RIGGS
House. from 3 to 6, assisted by her
daughter. Mrs. Louise Perry, who is
spending the season with her parents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-27

Mrs. Sherman, was also present.
Representative and Mrs. Dalzell gave
their annual dinner last night in honor
of the Speaker and Miss Cannon. when
their other guests were Representative
and Mrs. Weeks. Representative and Mrs.
Huff, Gen. and Mrs. Johnson. the Rev.
Dr. and Mrs. Wood. former Senator and
Mrs. Dryden. Mr.. and Mrs. Loose. Mr..
and Mrs. James Wadsworth. Mrs Ding
ley. Miss Mccoy. Representative Olm7
sted and Representative Mckinley.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-27

Miss Margaret Carson was the guest OF
honor at small tea yesterday given by
her aunt. Mrs L. l.. Mcdonald. with
whom she is staying Miss Carson is the
daughter of Maj. John NJ. Carson of West
Point. Mrs. Felix Holt presided at the
tea table and the others assisting were
Miss Howry, Miss Caroline Shepard. Miss
Pichon, Miss Claire Wright and the
Misses Humphrey
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-27

Mrs. S. Sewall Cissel and Miss E!oise
Cissel will be at home Thursdays, Feb
ruary 4 and II, al their residence, 1913
3lSt street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-27

Mrs George A King. 1911 2Sth street.
will not be at home tomorrow afternoon,
but will receive Thursdays February t.
IL and 10
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-27

At the Church of the Ascension yes
terday afternoon Miss Minnie L..
Browne of Brooke, Va, and Mr.. Talbot
F. Lane were married. The ceremony
was performed by the Rt. Rev. Ethelbert
Talbot of Bethlehem. Pa. assisted by
Rev Mr.. helms. pastor of the church.
The bride was attended by matron of
honor. Mrs. B. A. Lane. The groom was
attended by his brother as best man,
Mr.. Lacey Lane. The wedding march
was beautifully rendered by Mrs. Percy
+. Taylor. cousin of the groom. After
an extended tour they will be at home to
their friends at 1914 18th street north
west.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-27

Senator and Mrs. Crane will give
dinner Friday night
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-27

Mrs. C. v Young and Mrs. Thomas c.
Bourne of 2O27 Hillyer place northwest
will receive Saturday, February Ii.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-27

Mrs Robert Owen, wife of Senator
Owen Of Oklahoma will receive tomorrow
from to & at the Shoreham.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-27

Vice President and Mrs. Fairbanks gave
a dinner of thirty-four covers last night
in compliment to the next Vice President
and Mrs Sherman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-27

ALLEN. Tn" remains Of pr. CHARLES ALLEN,
which were placed In a vault AT 'nncrrS.
sonal cemetery. viii lc Inferred Thursday,
January -. 1909. mt 2:.;p m
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-27

Mrs H. D. Fry and the Misses Fry,
1901 Connecticut avenue, will not be at
home Saturday. January 80. but will re-
ceive Saturday, February g. for the last
time this season
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-27

Mrs NJ H. Joyce 2023 Massachusetts
avenue, will be at home tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-27

The Congressional Club will give re-
ception tonight at $50 o'clock in honor OF
Miss Jane Adams of the Hull House
Chicago: Miss Lillian Wald of the Nurses
Settlement. n. Y. and Judge Ben. b
Lindsay of Denver
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-27

Owing to the death of Mr.. William
Gray Park of Pittsburg, Mrs. Leech
and Miss Leech will not be at home the
remaining Fridays of the season.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-02-12
FEATHERS FROM CHINA.

While the goose and gray duck are
the prevailing favorites in the Chi.
nese feather field, Consul General
DENLY, in a report on the supply
and disposition of feathers in the
Chinese empire, says that as a COM
mercial commodity the feathers
figure only in China's export trade.
Pekin ducks furnish feathers from
Tientsin northward in China. Bus
tard, heron, eagle and osprey feath-
ers come principally from the south
of China, being handled at Shang-
hal for export. Germany is the
greatest importer of these feathers,
while the United States took less
than two per cent. during 1906.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-02-12
GREAT LOSS OF LABOR.

Probably no reader has the least
idea what is the total amount of inn
prisonment to which offenders in
this country are sentenced every
year. The figures are remarkable. In
round numbers $50 people receive
sentences of 1920 years. penal servi-
tude and 10000 people receive sem
fences Of 10000 years imprison-
ment. That is a total of 2O,SOO
years. What a dreadful loss this is
to the country! Not only have all
these people to be fed, clothed,
housed, guarded, but they are prac-
tically idle-or, at least, their work
is Of little value. The great ma
iority of them are in the prime Of
working life, aged from 20 to Co.,
London Answers.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-02-12
A REVOLUTION.

For three weeks a husband had
borne all the horrors of spring clean
ing without a murmur. Then his
patience gave way and he became
violent in his language.
"Ah, this is dreadful said his
wife, sobbingly. You used to tell me
| was your queen"
eyes," reioined her spouse, "but
when man finds that his queen has
used his best tobacco jar for pale oak
varnish and his meerschaum pipe for
a tack hammer he begins to grasp
the advantages of republic p
Philadelphia Inquirer.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-02-12
HIS ERROR OF JUDGMENT.

81 like the looks of that honey"
said the customer. 81 think I'll take
about four pounds Of it,
The grocer's boy was about to
wrap it up when the customer sud
denly stopped him.
'Hold on" he said, els that Cali
fornia honey?"
ono, sir" answered the boy. OTIS
the home grown kind.''
SWell, then, I won't take it. Some
people don't like the taste of Cali
fornia honey, but it just suits me.
That's the kind I wanted"
After the customer had gone away
the grocer's boy went into the back
room and kicked himself.
1t was California honey.
Always tell the truth, dear chill
dren. Sometimes it pays best.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-02-12
SUCCEED AS LAWYERS.

Mrs. E. S. Mussey, one of tn,
women attorneys of Washington, is
said to be enjoying a good practice
in that city, and quite a number Of
women in the profession are able to
make a good living, some of them
practicing in the supreme court. 1t
is only comparatively few years
since women became barristers, and
yet they have already proved that in
certain lines of legal work they arc
equals of men.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-02-12

Southwest CT G log sand, oppo-
ste 5Gof 80. :, AID lnE the cran
came to die by hanging has been {
mystery and iop:c Of much specu-
lation ;:long the ferryboat pas
sengers.
1t is thought the crane suddenly
swooped down 10 nab its prey, and
not taking heed of the telephon.
wires, looped its long neck about one
of them and was jerked down te
death. The accident is queer one
Charleston Post.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-02-12
NEW WALKING SHOES.

The new Curved shoes" for walk
ing which have become so popular in
Germany are illustrated in use in
Popular Mechanics. 1t is claimed
for the shoes that their great elastici-
ty as well as their length is re-
sponsible for the speed with which a
person wearing them can get over
the ground, and that it is easier to
maintain a perfect balance than it is
to remain upright on bicycle.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-02-12
FROGS ATE CHICKENS.

Mrs. Caroline Ferguson, living
near Margaretta Furnace, had foI
some time been missing young chick
ems. Near the house is a pond and
Mrs. Ferguson declares that she saw
a frog leap from the water, catch a
chick which had strayed near, and
leap back again with it.
The pond has since been drained
and every frog, a dozen or more,
slain. Now no, more chicks are
missed. York correspondence Phil
adelphia Record.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-02-12
INVISIBLE.

The old broker touched the mes
senger boy on the shoulder.
"Say, sonny he inquired, "didnt
I engage your brother three hours
ago to deliver a message and return
with the answer"
'sBelieve you did, boss" responded
the messenger, nonchalantly.
'Well, he said he would go like
the wind and I haven't seen him
SINCE"
"And you won't see him, boss
Did you ever see the wind?"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-02-12
HIS OWN REMEDY.

Boreleigh-Yes, Miss Doris, ]
suffah dweadfully from insomnia,
y know.
Miss Doris (suppressing yawn)
Did you ever try talking to your
self, Mr.. Boreleigh?
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-02-12
EXTRA PREcAUTloN.

"You do a great deal Of personal
correspondence ventured the III
terviewer.
81 do, indeed responded the
head official of the gigantic corpora
ton.
'And do you add sR. S. V. p be-
meath your personal letters?"
ooh, no; / add p. B. r. A."
"And what does that mean?"
'Why, please Burn Right
Away"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-02-12

'T guess I ought to know some
thing on that subject" said Louis.
81 lost my throne by neck"
''True enough, Louis" said Bona
parte with laugh. ''But | beat you
there. If You will look at that pro-
boscis that Wellington carries on his
facade you will see that l lost mine
by nose"
cit is 23 for both of you," said
Samson, "for history proves that !
lost my power by hair"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-02-12
ANY OTHERS?

81 think | have the most tender
hearted husband in the world" re-
marked Mrs. Washington. Gle
can't bear to beat his children, ever
when they need it ever so badly"
"That,s nothing" replied Mrs
Soapsuds. my husband is SO ten.
der-hearted I can't get him to beat
the carpet"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-02-12
SAME OLD OBSTACLE.

One of the most active opponents
of pure food legislation at Washing
ton was Warwick M. Hough, general
counsel of the National Wholesale
Liquor Dealers association. On the
very day that Dr.. Wiley, chief OF the
bureau of chemistry, succeeded IN
getting an executive order forbid
ding the adulteration Of whisky, M
Hough while driving motor csA
puncturAd tire directly in front OF
that bureau.
Just then DR.. Wiley himself APP
peared on the scene.
"Tnis is certainly one on me-"
said Mr.. Hough, genially, pointing
at the punctured tire.
EYES," replied DR.. Wiley, grimly,
you can get by everything In this
country except the bureau of chem
istry."- success Magazine.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-02-12
UNLUCKY SPORT.

A well known London physician
was invited out to the country for
some shooting, but, although he
tried several times, he could not hit
a single rabbit.
"I'm very unlucky," he exclaimed
I've killed nothing all day."
"Never mind" said his host
write the rabbits one of your pre-.
scriptions."
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-02-12
NOT READY TO PAY.

Bilkins ordered a bottle of ale,
with the idea of SOLDERING up on it.
As he fingered over it he thought 10
noticed the colored waiter growing
a little impatient
'By the bye" asked Bilkins, 1'did
I pay you for this ale YETI"
mo, sah," replied the waiter. 81
guess it hain't gone to yer head
vet ~
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-02-12
RELIEF FROM GERMS.

"Why are you SO enthusiastic
about automobiles and airships?s
swell, when | worry about the un-
certainties of life I like to do it with
some sort of dignity. It's a relief to
be threatened by something besides
lot of miserable little microbes"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-02-12
DIMLY REMEMBERED.

Mrs. Gaswell-Who is that man
who looked at you as if he knew
you?
Mrs. Highsome-He is a man who
has done some professional work for
me once or twice. He's chiropo-
dist.
Mrs. Gaswell-Chiropodist? O.,
yes; I've heard of them. They don't
believe in generalization, do they?
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-02-12

In the magnificent palace, near
Paris, where lived the Victorien Sar-
dou, playwright, was huge chest
that contained numberless little
boxes, duly labeled. In these card
board receptacles were notes, jotted
down at any time, in any place,
newspaper cuttings, epigrams and
aphorisms of his own-a chest of
ideas and plots. Sardou saw life
and all events as plots, and thought
that the richest and widest imagi-
nation could invent nothing so
thrilling, SO fascinating and truly
dramatic as the incidents daily re-
corded in the newspapers.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-02-12
APPREHENSION.

"Were you SO frigh tened When You
made your first speech in congress p
cat first" replied the ardent
young statesman.
Afraid of your audience?'
"No. Afraid l wouldn't get {
chance to make it,
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-02-12
NEW DUTIES.

"You want a job as racing chauf.
feur, eh? ?"
"Yessir."
"What are your recommends
tions?"
81 know all about autos, am I'm a
champeen ice cutter an snow shovel
er."-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-02-12
TWO NARROW DEFEATS.

Samson, Louis XVI, Napoleon
Bonaparte and the duke of Yelling
ton were once engaged in a discus
sion of the narrow margin between
victory and defeat
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-02-12

]. P. Seraphine, who will on his
return take the place of Oscar Carl
son as night officer on the police
force, left Tuesday for a visit on
the Mesaba range and upper Mich
igan points.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-02-12

John Link1ater and Jas. Martin,
two of the Oliver police force eff
fected the arrest of man wanted
for the Proctor murder, early in
the week and the fellow was taken
to Duluth. He was captured in
one of the lumber camps near here.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-02-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Nick Trebilcock
left this morning for Coleraine
where they will visit for few days
and incidentally attend the ski
tournament.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-02-12

Alex Power, private secretary for
John u. Sebenius of the Steel Cor
poration came up from Duluth Sat-
urday night and spent Sunday with
friends here.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-02-12
PEssIMISTlc BENEDICT.

Howell-Marriages, they say, are
made in heaven.
Powell-Well, I have known one
or two that had the other kind Of
trade mark.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-02-12
Today is Lincoln's Birthday an

Today is Lincoln Birthday and
is the Tooth anniversary of the
birth of the martyred President.
Tfe day was marked by the float
ing of flags from all public build
ings and the closing of the bank
and postoffice.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-02-12

The local postoffice has received
small consignment of Lincoln
Memorial stamps and the same
were placed on sale today.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-02-12
HE ACCOMMODATED HER.

Geraldine-How did you come to
Kiss me?
I Gerald-Oh, Pm an obliging sort
of fellow.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-02-12
-Tss-S

Hinks-Yes, she's the limit! Why.
iold her: eff you refuse me I'll be
desperate! I'll get rope and hang
myself to the tree in front of your
house."
Dinks-WeJl, what did she have to
say about t5at?
Hinks-She said: "Oh, please don
do it, dear! You know father doesn'
want you hanging around here"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-02-12

LosT-Friday evening, a gold
bracelet. Finder will leave at this
Office or return to Miss Irene Sim
OnSOn.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-02-12
BECOMING.

Miss Jenkins-How do you lib
nv new motoring costume?
Miss Wilkins think it suits you
splendidly-especially the mask ana
goggles.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-02-12
OFTEN HAsTENs MATTERS.

married, eh?"
''Yep."
81 thought it was purely platcnis
affection"
cit was but another fellow began
to call" -Exchange.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-02-12

L. c. Harris; interested in the
Section SO proposition was in the
city Yesterday.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-02-12

Sidney Jenkins and Lyle Hos
ford were up from Duluth last
evening to attend the Club dance.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-02-12

w. 7. James has returned from
an extended visit in Chicago and
other cities.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-02-12

"Yes, madame, I will play one
two-tree pieces on re piano for tweli
dollar. An so soon as I hat feen-
ish I will 60 home"
"But I wanted you to stay and
converse with my guests"
"Ah, so. Eat will be twenty dol.
lar extra"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-02-12
NOT TOPHEAvY.

Marie-I think Chollie is q de-
lightful dancer; he's SO light Oh his
feet.
Lillian-When you're better ac.
quainted with Chollie you'll discover
that he's light at both ends Town
and Country. ~
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-02-12

Sig Levy, deputy sheriff OF St.
Louis county was III the city Mon
day evening.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-02-12
THE TAcTFuL WooER.

She-The man I marry must be
only a little lower than the angels.
He (suddenly dropping)- Here .
am on my knees, a little lower than
one of them.
He GOT her.-Tit-Rita.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-02-12

Geo. Holmes returned Friday
evening from the Yakima Valley
Washington, where he had spent
several weeks. While away Mr..
Holmes purchased a fruit farm.
He expects to leave again later in
the season for the west.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-02-12
NOVEL INDUSTRY.

Gyer-Scribbles Is engaged in a
rsvel industry.
Myer-So? What's he doingf
Gyer-~Writin s a novel!
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-02-12
LOCAL HAPPENINGS.

Mrs. Louis Eisenach left Tues
day for visit in Duluth.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-02-12

Jos. Smuk was up before NUM-.
cipal Court Tuesday charged with
failure to send his boy to school.
He paid a fine of SIS and costs
The school board is making g
strong effort to keep all pupils ir
the schools and give them an ed.
ucation.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-02-12
REASONABLE ENOUGH.

''What's your objection to the
farm, mister?"
'SThe land appears to be sunken.N
'But that's owing to the heavy
crops"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-02-12
WIRES KILLED CRANE.

A large crane is hanging by his
neck on the telephone wires at the
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-02-12

The first meeting of the newly
organized Literary Society took
place Tuesday afternoon at the
home of Mrs. A. S. James. Mrs.
P. w. Jacobson gave an excellen,
paper on Literature and Mrs. P
Schaefer spoke at some length hav.
ing for a subject Book Review
Mrs. Ben. Horovitz spoke on
Domestic Economy. Mrs. A. S.
James had sketch on Bryant
The next meeting will occur at the
home of Mrs. Cowen and a general
invitation is extended to all to at.
tend. The meeting will be Tues.
day afternoon.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-02-12

The choir of the Winton M. E.
church are going to. hold a box
social next Friday evening, the
10Th. A program of interest is
being arranged, and a good time
assured. Each lady is asked to
bring a box containing a lunch
for two. The boxes will be sold to
the highest bidder. Come and
see the spirited rivalry. The pro-
ceeds will be used in the purchas-
ing of a new organ. "
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-02-12

tournament
The Prescott daily news., 1909-12-15

three yards of ribbon and some nuts and vase, and am going to expect you to bring me all of these things. 1 will lose for this time.
 Lee Segler.
 Emmet, Ark, Dec. 12. Dear Santa Claus:-
 am little girl nine years old and will write to you what 1 want for Christmas. want a large doll, ring, four yards of white ribbon, string of beads, story book that tells about Santa Claus, little iron. That is all 1 want. have little sister just five years old and can't write. Her name is Hazel and 1 will write for her. She wants large doll, little toy piano, a little cart to ride her doll in, some rib bon, ring and string of beads That is all she wants. We are going to bed early christmas night and shut our eyes tight. We are going to be good little girls and are going to expect you to give us these things. Yours truly,
 Trudie Segler.
 Rosston, Ark, Dec. 4 Dear Santa Claus:-
 am little girl seven years old. go to school and am in the third reader and so please bring me big doll and ring, some apples, oranges, candy rais- ins and nuts of all kind. Now please don't forget to come.
 1 am your little girl
 Susie Wallis.
 Rosston, Ark, Dec. 14. Dear Santa Claus:-
 Please bring mo doll and some or anges, apples, raisins, candy and nuts of all kinds. I will go to bed and sleep sound. am yonr little girl,
 Helen Wallis
 Rosston, Ark, Dec. IA Dear Santa Claus:-
 am little boy nine years old. I go to school and am in the fourth reader and so please bring me rubber ball and French Harp, some candy, or anges, nuts of all kinds, some apples and raisins. Now please don't forget me. Yours truly,
 John Wallis
 Emmet, Ark, Dec. 12, 1909. Dear Santa Claus:-
 I am little girl years old. Iwant you to bring me doll and bracelet, some candy apples, oranges, nuts. will go to bed at s o'clock and go to sleep. 1 want a little stove too. Your little friend Eileen Barham
 Emmet, Ark, Dec. 12. Dear Santa Claus:-
 I think am good girl, and I want you to bring whole lot of things. want bracelet and lot of apples and nuts, oranges, candy, and new doll. will go to bed at seven o'clock and try to go to sleep. Your little friend,
 Allie Barham.