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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-20

some effort succeeding in quieting the
plunGing horses.
II am dreadfully afraid" she admit
ted shiveringIy. but l suppose you
will have to go"
Now. in the middle of the pine grove
was set little cottage. Peter knock
ed at the door.
Who's there?" asked childish
voice. and a little girl poked her head
out of the square window.
Our wheel is stuck in the mud"
Peter answered from the dark, land L
want to get man to help me-"
There isn't any man here" Jenny
informed him. There is only me and
Jessie. and our mother has gone to
nurse sick neighbor. and she won't
be home until morning."
So Peter went back to the carriage
and reported to the princess.
( IT shall freeze out here" said the
princess. Il will go up to the house
-and sit by the fire while you look for
some one to help you with the car
riage."
She climbed out Of the carriage, and
with Peter in the lead she plodded
through the woods, and the wind
blew her long coat this way and that,
and at last, wet and painting. she came
to the little house.
And once more Peter Knocked, and
once more Jenny came to the window.
Then she flung the door wide open,
and so tall was the princess that she
had to stoop to enter it, 1t was
dingy little room, and there was
dumpy black stove In the corner, with
a bubbling iron pot that gave forth
most appetiZing odor.
"Oh, oh, how nice and warm it Isl"
said the princess as she held out her
hands to the fire.
In all their lives the little girls had
never beheld such a wonderful per
son, for the princess wore a long red
cloak and a black velvet hat. with a
waving plume. and her muff was big
and round and soft, and she had
scarf of the same soft fur about her
neck Her hair was pale gold, and shS
had the bluest eyes and the reddest
lips. and her smile was so sweet and
tender that Jenny ran right up to her
and cried. "Oh. I am so glad that you
came"
Jessie from her little chair echoed
her sisters words. But she did not
run, for there was tiny crutch beside
Jessie's chair in the square window.
''And am glad to be here" said the
princess, whose quick eyes were tax
ing in the details of the shabby room.
'1t's so nice and warm and cozy."
isn't it?' said Jenny happily. "And
we are getting ready for tomorrow"
On a small round table beside Jes-
sizes chair was a tiny cedar bush, and
Jessie's fingers had been busy with
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-20


brought a cargo of rugs from Persia
and there were cargoes Of spices and
of coal and of coffee and of fish and
of grain and of lumber. and the prin-
cess finished triumphantly by carrying
a cargo Of oysters from the Chesa
peake bay.
lone more" begged Jessie.
az carry a cargo of castles" said the
sparkling princess. where do L hail
from?''
The little girls guessed and guessed.
and at last the princess said:
THAT wasn't a fair one. really, for
my castles are castles in Spain.
Then. with Jessie in her arms, she
told them of her own castle building,
and when she had finished she said,
"And so your mother shall have all of
my sewing, and that will keep her
busy until spring"
''Oh. you are going to be married
and live happy ever after!" sighed Jes
sic rapturously. It's just what q
fairy princess should do"
"And what you should do" said the
princess. looking at the clock. lis to
go to bed. bed. bed. so that you can
wake up early in the morning"
She tucked them in and came back
later in a fascinating pink kimono.
with her hair in a thick yellow braid.
and she kissed them both. But it was
little lame Jessie tnat she kissed last.
And then she went away like glo-
rious vision, and the little girls sank
into slumber.
In the next room the princess open
ed the door cautiously. and there was
Peter with snow all over him. and
his arms were full of holly and mis-
tletoe. and a great tree was propped
against the doorpost.
"Quietly. quietly. Peter" warned tbs
princess. and Peter tiptoed in and SCI
the tree up in the corner. and its to.
reached to the ceiling.
The princess opened the steamer
trunk and took out two white Tedd!
bears. one with a 1aring blue bow
and the other with f1aring pink one
and then she took out a green and q
yellow and a red and a blue fairy
book and a beautiful square basket OF
candy. tied with holly ribbon. and
then from the very bottom of the
trunk she drew string after string OF
shining little silver bells, fastened or
red and pale green ribbons.
II was going to get up cotiilou
for the children at the other house"
the princess explained to Peter, but
these little folks need it so much
more" "
The little bells went "tinkle. tinkle."
as Peter hung them. and Jessie,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-20

But we won't have to pretend about
the mince pie. for mother has made a
| lovely one"
81 wish / could help you eat the
chicken" said the princess wistfully,
"and 1 should like to meet your moth
er. L know she is lovely. And
haven't any mother. you know"
"Oh"' said the little girls, round
eyed with sympathy. And then the
princess told them that all her life she
had lived In a big, lonely house and
she had always yearned for a coy
! home and for a sister.
After supper they popped the corn,
and just as they finished in came Pc
ter.
IT can't find any one to help. miss, -
he announced. "and it's showing I'll
have to unhitch the horses and go
back to town and get something to
take you over in"
NO" the princess demurred as she
stood in the middle Of the room with
heaped up dish Of snowy kernels in
her hand. mo, Peter, I'm going to
stay here all night
Peter stared, and the little girls
cried, ooh, will you"
And the princess said: at really will
And, Peter. you can bring up the
steamer trunk and my bag"
Wont your friends expect you,
miss?" Peter inquired, as if awaiting
orders.
81 will send a note by you" was the
calm response And as the man went
out she followed him and shut the
door behind her "Oh. Peter, Peterw
she whispered confidentially. 81 am
going to give them such a Christmasw
'"The little girls, miss?'
Eyes. They are so sweet and brave!
And 1 have the presents In my trunk
that I was going to carry to the other
children. But they will have so much
that they won't miss them. and / shall
spend my Christmas in a plain little
house, but it will be a joyful house,
Peter
Eyes. MISS" Peter agreed under
standingly.
81 wish we had a big tree" said the
princess regretfully.
"Well. leave that to me, miss" Peter
told her eagerly. ''You just get them
little things to sleep early, and I'll be
here with tree"
'Oh. Peter, Peter-Santa Clausr' ex-
claimed the princess gleefully. at will
Re the incest Christmas that I have
Aad since was a wee bit of a girl"
So Peter went away. and the prin-
cess, with her eyes shining like stars.
danced back into the room and said.
"Oh, let's play marinersw
Jessie and Jenny had never heard of
such a game. but the princess told
them that she was ship on the high
seas and that they were to tell from
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bits of gold and blue and scarlet pa
per.
I'VE are going to pop some popcorn, -
Jenny explained. land string it and
hang it on the tree"
"Oh, may help?" the princess asked.
Il haven't popped any corn since was
little girl"
Jessie ,clasped her thin little hands.
'I think it would be the loveliest thing
in the world" she said, eff you would
stay"
Peter is going to find some one to
help with the carriage and l will stay
until he comes back
And when Peter had gone the prin-
cess slipped off the long red cloak,
and underneath it she wore a shining
silken gown, and around her neck was
a collar of pearls.
"And now if you will lend me an
apron" she said, I'VE will pop the
corn"
But Jessie and Jennie were gazing
at her speechless.
"Oh. you must be fairy princessr'
gasped little Jessie at last.
The beautiful lady laughed joyously.
Peter calls me the princess" she
said HE has lived with me ever
since I was little girl. But really |
am Just an everyday young woman
and am going to spend Christmas with
some friends in the next town"
She dismissed the subject with a
wave of her hand.
And now to our popcorn" she said
Jenny brought a green bingham
apron. and the princess tied the apron
on. making big butterfly bow of the
strings in the back, and then she
danced over to the dumpy little stove
and peeped into the bubblinS pot.
Did you ever smell anything so
good ?" she asked. Il am as hungry
as a bear"
The little girls laughed joyously.
Its bean soup Jenny said. and we
are going TO have it for supper, with
some little dumplings in it. l was
afraid it wasn't nice enough for you"
Nice enough" the delighted lady
exclaimed. Il think bean soup and
little dumplings are-um-umi' And
she flung out her hands expressively.
Il thought" Jessie remarked faint
", chat fairy princesses only ate
honey and dew
(Which shows that l am not true
princess" said the beautiful lady. FOR
honey and dew would never satisfy
me-
Tapp- orOt oY,t fbraa littla bIrIa hOulS
and set them on a table that was
spread with a coarse but spotless
cloth. There were crusty loaf and
clover sweet butter. and last and best
of all there were the bean soup and
the bobbing little dumpings served to-
gether in an old mulberry tureen.
1t was perfectly wonderful to see
the princess in her shining gown at
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-20

in small bird cage. The kitten had q
pink bow of ribbon at its neck. AMI
attacked to the ribbon was card bear-
ing the inscription:
"a Merry Christmas from Uncle
Jack"
Further investigation brought forth
the fact that the cry "PapaT' came
from a doll with blond curls that cal.
ed Papa" each time it was squeezed
In moving the mail sack the postal
clerk had frightened the kitten in ons
package and squeezed the mecbanicas>
doll in the other package. He was
much relieved when he had unraveied
the double mystery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-20

because in spite of her riches she mad
been very, very lonely in her big
house
And after Peter had gone they talk
ed until midnight of Jessie and Jenny
and then they concocted great plans
about the pretty things that the little
mother was TO make for the princess.
And in the morning Jessie and Jen-
ny, waking in the early dawn. saw
sitting on the footboard of the bed two
Teddy bears, one with a f1aring pink
bow and one with a f1aring blue bow.
and the Teddy bears held out their
arms saucily and gazed at the happy
little girls with twinkling eyes.
"Oo-ohw cried the little girls. who
had never seen Teddy bear before
And that was the beginning of the
most wonderful day of their lives. for
all day the tree went "tinkIe tinkle,"
as they foraged in its branches fol
bonbons. And the chicken dinner was
a delicious success. And in the after
noon they all took a ride in the prin-
cess sleigh. with Peter driving on the
box, and when at last he set them
down on their own humble doorstep
and lifted little Jessie in his arms the
princess smiled at them radiantly from
under her plumy hat.
Remember. Peter will come for you
every Saturday. and you are to stay
at my house all day." she said.
'Oh, yes" Jenny sighed. with rap
ture.
"And you are to come to my wed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-20
REMEn,BER

Under no accept profession
patient applying between and Dec o.
dyspeptc weak in stomach constipateo!
floating before the paptaton OF he
breath, headaches neuralgia shoonB
in back ankles? blood I'M
pure? pain from rheumatism lame back scatica
kidneys! catarrh OF the nose
throat the fire and strength
of youth? you fretfu and gloomy? Is your
physical strength and nervous energy
bladder trouble DO you ex-
N hearing difh-
cuIt? Do YOU lack in grit possession
vigorous II will find eectricltyprop-
erlya pplied-one of natures grandest remedies
call between and December 81 Ihe
his recommendation of his treatment to your
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-20

dreaming in her little bed. heard the
sound and thought it a part of her
dream
And while Peter and the princess
trimmed and whispered and laughed
some one ratified the doorknob.
Peter opened tie. door, and there
stood white faced, shivering little
woman.
"Oh. what has happened to my little
girls" she painted. 81 saw the light,
and 1t is so late" Then as she beheld
the golden haired vision in pink and
the gay tree and Peter in his trim Iiv-
cry she gasped. why, / believe It is
fairiesv' And she sat down very sud
denly in Jessie's chair.
''You are the little mother" said the
princess as she knelt beside her and
put her arms around her and told her
how she came to be there. and when
she had flushed she said simply. "And
| have wanted my own mother ST
much this Christmas. and the little
girls were so sweet that I knew !
should love you"
you poor little thing.' cried the lit
tie mother to the tall princess. and the
beautiful lady put her head down on
the others shabby shoulder and wept,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-20
The Present Said "PanaIu

In station X. in New York city. a
young clerk who was sorting a sack
of Christmas mail was amazed to see
a package in the sack move. He car
ried the sack to the sorting table and
dumped out the contents. Something
suddenly exclaimed:
Papa, Papaw
The frightened clerk examined every
package carefully. In the one that
moved he found a live kitten packed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-20

AFTER SUPPER THEY POPPED THE CORN.
the head of the table, and little lame
Jessie said: You were just sent to us
for Christmas. Why, it's just like
1.-THE night before Christmas, when all
through the house
Not a creature was stirring. not even a
mouse.
The stockings were hung by the chimney
with care
In hopes that st. Nicholas soon would be
there.
The children were nestled all snug in
their beds.
While visions of sugar plums danced in
their heads"
But our stockings weren't hung
set, and we weren't in bed" said
Jenny.
1T was too early for that" said the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-20
SPECIAL NOTICE
DIR. Bartz Extends His Great Offer the Sick and Weak
CURED

On of the of DR.. Bartz having received
requests in and out or tle city
begging for the of the free treatment o Tor the
simple they afraid to call on MIA during
the he had to stay out few
weeks However, this his permanent home ana being
anxious and ailing person reading
this paper. possesses the GRANDEST SIMPLEST
AND MOST SUCCESSFUL method restoring Vitaly and
disease that is the scientific world re mas
consented his free treatment offer for 50 DAYS
longer
Dr. of his successful treat
everybody he don't know or any better
ed absolutely
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-20

ter the princess called back as the
smiling coachman drove her away
through the glistening snow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-20
FREE OF CHARGE

to all calling between and December 81 Many o.
taking medicines so-caled Treatments
beabsoutely few applications OF e
applied Very chronic cases Will requs
somewhat but 1T makes difference you VII
be treated free until you II am cured
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-20

How are your bowels ?" the doctor al
ways asks. He knows how important is
the question OF constipation. He knows
that inactivity of the liver will often pro-
duce most disastrous results. We believe
Ayers Pills are the best liver pills you
can possibly take. Sold for over 6Oyears.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-20

her cargo what country she hailed
4 carry tea" she began. where do
I hail fromT
.tChina," guessed Jenny.
"No."
~Japan," cried Jessie, with her little
face glowing.
mo"
Then the little girls pondered. 1T
might be India" ventured Jenny. but
the princess shook her head. Then
Jessie cried, Its Ceylonr' And that
was right.
And after that Jessie brought car
go of oranges from Florida and Jenny
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-20

=
wheels Of the carriage in the
mud
"Whew-ew-ew!' whistled the wind
And it blew Peters hat out into the
middle of the road.
Whoa" yelled Peter and climbed
down from his high seat.
The princess poked her head out OF
the window. whats the matter?"
she asked.
MY hat blew off," Peter told her,
'and the wheel is stuck in the mud.
miss"
"Oh. Peter, Peterr the princess
chided. "You must get that wheel out
of the mud at once"
(Which is easier said than DONE"
Peter grumbled. IT'S that dark
can't see my hand before me-
There's a light back there among
the Trees the princess informed him
Perhaps you could get some one to
help you"
'I'n go and see. miss, if you amt
afraid to stay alone said Peter, after
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-20

princess. "but let's go on with the
rhyme. just for fun. 1 see you know
IL all through, so you mustn't mind my
changing 1t little:
when out on the lawn there arose such
q clatter
Jenny sprang from her chair to see what
was the matter.
Away to the window she flew like a fash,
Tore open the shutters and threw up the
sash,
When what to her wondering eyes should
appear
But a miniature sleigh and eight tiny
reindeer!
''Oh, no; forgot! 1 mean
when what to her wondering eyes should
appear
But carriage stuck in the mud right out
here
And little old driver. so lively and
quick
You must have thought Peter was dear
old st. Nick
The children laughed gleefully. and
Jenny said: I'VE would have thought
that. only we aren't going. to hang up
our stockings this Christmas at all.
Jessie and l aren't going to get any
presents. for mother hasn't been well.
and she couldn't get any sewing. But
she said we could make our Christmas
merry, and we were to pretend that
we had been to the big stores in the
city and had bought things for the
tree and dolls and everything"
That's a lovely way said the prin-
cess gently, and she laid her hand,
with its flashing rings. over Jessies
thin ones.
land we are going to pretend" Jes-
sic said. that our chicken is turkey.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-20

ding in the spring-all of you" sale
the princess gayIy.
And see the prince" said Jessie
over Peters shoulder.
"And you are going to let me share
a third of your mother:''
YES. oh. yes" from both of the lit
tie girls.
Then you shall share third Of Pc
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-20

NoTICEAu this liberal offer must call t al his
lend after cured
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-09-03
uIIed Out of
the Political Pot

The republican meeting at Longs
hall Wednesday evening is still the
talk of the republicans of the city,
who are greatly encouraged at the in
terest shown. The consensus of opin-
ion is that the party in Hammond is in
better shape than ever and that there
was never a better prospect of electing
an entire republican municipal ticket
The solicitude of certain democratic
politicians lest Republican County
Chairman F. Richard Schaaf come out
for the nomination for mayor, is the
best indication that they realize their
weakness and are afraid to have the
administration take its record before
the people with a good republican in
the field. They have seen the handwrit-
ing on the wall.
w. J. McAleer, Fighting Mack" is
just the man to lead the republican
forces TO victory in the opinion of many
of many of the party leaders. All he
now needs is to have the backing of a
strong candidate for mayor and the
people will do the rest.
Oscar Plageman. proprietor of Os-
cars barber shop, in the Kleihege
block, gave his name to Attorney John
Gavit, secretary of the democratic city
central committee, today, announcing
his candidacy for the nomination as
Second ward councilman. No oppo-
sition has as yet developed in his own
ranks, while several candidates. among
them Henry whitaker are mentioned
on the republican side.
1t may be expected that Bill New
man will soon be in the thick of it
seeking the republican nomination for
councilman at-large. BY appointment
Mr.. Newman is now councilman at
large and is member of the judiciary
committee in the council.
w. B. Muir. the tea and coffee man,
says he will be a candidate for council
man on the democratic ticket in the
Seventh ward This ward is now rep
resented by J. NJ. Aurner, a democrat,
who holds his position by appoint
ment and who doesn't know yet wheth-
err he will run or not.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-09-03
GARY To Be A FEATURE
Of BANKERS ASSN MEETING

That the attendance at the American
Bankers association convention. to be
held in Chicago on Sept Is to II. viii
be the largest on record at any con-
vention is the statement made by the
leading bankers Of the city who have
the arrangements in hand
Information from various sources is
to the effect that the larger cities will
be very we'll represented here not only
in members but by many of the most
widely known bankers and finaneiers
of the United States. Advices from
secretaries Of many state associations
indicate that bankers will come from
all parts of the country, totalling in all
several thousand.
The committee on the dinner to the
executive council will have everything
in readiness by Monday evening, Sept
10. George NJ. Reynolds, chairman, and
other members of the committee are
perfecting details which will mark this
as an important meeting.
Tuesday evening will be spent most
delightfully."- al the Coliseum where the
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-09-03

committee on theaters has arranged for
Ferullo's band and his Italian ballet.
Refreshments viii he served David r.
Fergan. chairman Of the committee. has
been taking A vacation and recuperat-
ing his energies for convention week.
but in his absence the vice chairman.
". \. Jarnagin, has given persistent
attention TO this part Of the program
On Wednesday there viii be a boat
ride to Gary. Two steamers have been
chartered Many of the exeursionists
vii lno doubt wish TO see the great steel
mills. where astonishing quantities of
iron ore are daily converted into I'm
ished steel. One of the boats win dock
at Gary long enough 10 permit an in
speetion of the plants B. c. Summons
is chairman of the excursion commit
tee.
At the stock yards on Thursday the
gentlemen will be impressed with the
enormous volume of business tram
sacted. The leading packers have
charge of all arrangements for this
trip.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-09-03
INITIATE NEW MEMBERs.

One of the pleasant social events of
the week was a party at which Miss
Iva Sincoke entertained last evening at
her home in East Sibley street Her
guests were the members of tn A. d.
Q's. It was the regular meeting of the
club merabers and they were all pres
ent to enjoy a social evening. While
the guests arrived an informal musical
program was rendered which was very
much enjoyed. Fortune telling was an
other enjoyable feature of the evening
and the guestsc found a great deal of
pleasure in the readings. The invita-
ton of three new members followed
and the program of invitations caused
a great deal of amusement Misses
Edna Switzer. Ethel Hoffman and Ella
Ketchum were the candidate. The re-
mainder of the evening was spent with
the necessary business and at a late
hour the hostess served a prettily ar
ranged two-course luncheon. Miss
Louise Waite will be the next hostess
and will entertain at her home in South
Holman street in two weeks. Miss
Waite will entertain at a kindergarten
party and the young ladies anticipate
a very enjoyable time as her guests
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-09-03
HAMMOND TO LOSE
ANOTHER MINISTER
After 20 Years Work Rev
Cross to Return to
Church He Founded.

After nearly twenty years of evan
gelistic work in the Christian church,
the Rev. E. B. Cross. 1912 Monroe
street. Hammond, has accepted a call to
Knox. Ind. where he founded the orig
inal Christian church twenty years ago.
Shortly after the foundation of this
church he entered the evangeliistic
field. working principally in sthe states
of Iowa, Nebraska and Colorado. At
the time of the foundation of the Knox
church Rev. Cross lived at Valparaiso.
He and his family will stay in Ham
mond. although the minister intends
to spend considerable time at his new
post.