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Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1914-12-18

! Tom at that moment would have re-
paid any sacrifice-yes, even the whole
of the corner paper privilege. Pete's
eyes glistened with teardrops as he
turned to the doctor.
Go ahead, doe Do anything you
want, only don't hurt me too much.
Say. amt Tom all right
You bet he is" the doctor replied,
and motioned the cripple to the inner
Office
Tom was busy as he could be on
Christmas eve and it was well after
midnight when he crawled into his lit
tie bed. tired and lonely, for Pete had
, gone to the hospital three days be-
fore. He knew away down deep in his
heart that it would do no good to hang
up his stocking. but hope dies hard
in the young and the stocking was
pinned to the side of the chair
The sun had shone for an hour or
more when Tom awOke and realized
that it was Christmas day. He hardly
dared to glance at the stocking but
summoned up courage and looked at
the chair where it hung. The stock
ing was empty. Tom reached over
and felt it to make sure and then
crawled back under the bedclothes.
For the first tune in his life the rough
ness of the world had overcome him
and. in spite Of all the strength he
could muster, the great hot tears
crowded into his eyes and flowed down
his cheeks. He buried his face in the
pillow and cried a great big soulful
cry.
Tom! Toni" 1t was his mother
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Say, Pete, you're goin' to have
new leg"
WHAT" the bewildered Pete was
too intent on selling papers to bother
about new legs.
"A new leg, | say. Doc Harrison.
what told you bout, is goin' to make
one fer. you"
"Aw. gwan Wot yer givin' me?'
gi'unted the skeptical Pete, ignoring
the enthusiasm of the head of the
house
Come on, I'll show you
Nav. you don't. You don't get me
losin' what leg I've got
Honest, Pete, I'm on the level. The
doc says he bets he can fix you up
good as new"
Milky fer me. I'm fer keepin' me
bum prop. l reads how doc saws
of boys legs just for fun"
Jaw. Pete, don't be silly. The doc
won't hurt you"
Don't you believe it." Pete replied,
and started down the sidewalk TO get
away from temptation. Tom knew
Pete's stolid strength of will, and de-
cided on another tack He felt in his
pocket and found sixteen cents. Count
ing out five pennies. he ran across the
street, and soon had DR.. Harrison on
the wire.
Hello, this you, doc?-Pete won't
come-Naw, he's afraid you'll hurt
him. He's read how a doc cut off a
feller's leg just fer fun-Send up a
pape? Sure, but you'll have TO hide
yer sign, or he won't never come in. =
All right, I'll send him up. Please
don't hurt him, will you, doc?--Good-
by"
Tom ran back to the corner.
Hey, Pete" he called, as soon as
he was within earshot Of the cripple
"a guy just told me to hustle Star up
to 345 West Alden avenue. Get on a
Prince street car, and hurry up. Here's
a dime fer carfare"
There amt no profit in that Pete
grunted. go yerself an save the
| dime"
DO as yer told. I'm boss O. this
corner Ge young financier retorted
showing Pete toward a car as fast as
the cripple could hobble. Get off at
Walnut street and walk west half a
block" he shouted as he helped Pete
on the car platform.
For the first time in twenty-five
years DR.. Harrison's sign was hidden
as the cripple struggled up the steps
! and rang the bell.
Here's yer pape," he said in a mat
ter-of-fact tone, holding out the first
i edition, when the maid opened the
| door
Paper" asked the girl, pretending
| ignorance. Step in moment and
III see if it belongs here"
Pete stepped inside and took OF his
cap. The girl disappeared. but return
ed presently, and pointed to an open
door down the hall Pete hoDbled in
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"Ye-es." Pete whispered. too
scared to realize whether he was say
ing yes" or no
Now, Pete, take a good look at
me" the doctor continued as he arose
from his chair and stood in the mid
die of the room for the cripple's in-
spection. I'm not really such an aw-
full man. am l, Peter"
'N-n-o-o." Pete answered. more
because the surgeons tone needed a
negative reply than because he knew
what he was saying.
Pete, like little boys" the doctor
went on, ignoring the lads terrified
expression. And l kind of think
some of them like me- Do you think
you eould?"
"Ma-a-aybe," the youngster was
doing his best to be brave.
The doctor glanced at the open door
and nodded to the maid.
Tom Mcclure is out at the door
and wants to see YOU" she said
Send him in" the surgeon an
swered heartily. well. never, Hell
10. Toni"
Hello, docl Done anything to
Pete's Lego
Why, no, we haven't mentioned
legs Have we, Pete?"
mot yet" said Pete, with feeling
that something was still to come.
Say, doc. look at it now, will your"
Tom exclaimed energetieally and be-
eysas1 m fol NfP 1T Oh,
/ Hold on minute, Tom; this isn't
the place to examine legs, and besides,
l never make an examination without
! the owners consent"
Tell the doc you want to have yer
leg looked at" Tom commanded in a
tone that bore authority
Before Pete could answer. the doc
tor had interposed good natured OBJ
| lection.
You keep out of this. Tom. This
/ is Pete's leg, and he shall have the
whole say about what is done to that
/ leg"
This announcement was revelation
/ to Pete, who had had visions of being
bound and gagged while the doctor at
| lacked his leg with common hand-
saw.
Is that straight" he asked, look
ing up obviously into the surgeons
face.
Absolutely" the doctor exclaimed
Il won't touch finger to that leg till
you give me your consent"
There, Pete, what'd tell you," Tom
broke in, but the doctor frowned at
him to keep quiet. The eyes of both
Tom and the surgeon were now on
Pete.
"Whatll it cost" The cripple
seemed about to yield but wanted one
more obstacle cleared away.
Never mind the cost. Tom and
have arranged that between us"
The look of appreciation and graft
tude that the cripple brother gave
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the direction pointed, and entered the
doctors outer office.
sit down minute came a pleas.
ant voice from somewhere, and Pete
crawled up into one of the large
chairs The next few minutes were
about the busiest the cripple had ever
known. Pictures, statuary, books, fur
niture-never in his short life had he
seen such an array. How could he
possibly remember all to tell Tom?
Before the survey was half finished,
however, a tall man with a kindly
face stood before him and held out his
hand for the paper. Pete handed him
the Star and arose to go.
Hold on a minute. how much do |
owe your"
1.-TWO cents"
Two cents?" the doctor shouted, so
loud that Pete feared he had over
charged him. Didn't you pay carfare
to get here?"
Eyes. Tom paid that" Pete smiled
with relief.
Tom? Who's Tom?"
Hes me big brudder." This time
the smile bespoke pride and thank
fulness
Likely sort of chap"
yes, sir; Tom 8 all right" The smile
was wider than ever.
DO you know who ! ann" the doc
tor asked in his kindliest tone, plac-
ing his hand on the boys shoulder.
NO"
Il am DR.. Harrison" The smile dis
appeared and the boy began to trem-
BILE at mention of the awful name.
Possibly you have heard of me?"
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WORLDS MOST SACRED SPOT
Manager in Church OF the Nativity at
Bethlehem Where Christ Is Said
to Have Been Born.

What may perhaps be described as
the most sacred spot on earth is the
grotto or manger in the Church OF
the Nativity at Bethlehem. This
small underground chamber, reached
from the church above by flight OF
steps. is said to be the site of the
actual manger where Christ was born,
and a silver star. let into the floor
underneath the altar, is alleged to ba
the exact spot of the Nativity Above
the star hang fifteen lamps. which
have continually illuminated the lit
tie chapel for several hundred years
The altar is adorned with most
elaborate embroideries. the work OF
royal Processes, while from the CELL
ing hang a number Of brass lamps
and few paintings. There has. OF
course, been no little controversy as
to whether this is the actual site OF
the original manger. To begin with.
it is underground, and many people
wonder how 1t could have been used
by cattle and horses. Here, however,
we have to remember that In the
East donkeys and mules often dwell
in underground stables. and the stair.
case would present no difficulty 10
the agile native cattle of Palestine.
No less an authority than Colonel
Gender has declared that the rude
grotto with its rocky manger may be
accepted even by the most skeptical
OF modern explorers"
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calling, but he only pulled the bed
clothes over his head and pretended
mot to hear, He would not for the
world let nav know that he would
cry, he who was supposed to bear the
burden OF the family on his shout
ders.
Tom! Tom, Toni" come the call
again, here's letter for you"
A letter for Tom? Such an event
had come into his life only twice,
once when the fresh air society of
fered him week in the country which
he could not afford to take. and let
ter from the license bureau with his
newsboy badge. The dry side OF the
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his bare toe that 1t almost made him
howl A little thing like that was not
allowed to break up the celebration SO
he grasped his mothers hands, and
swung her around and around in a
ring around a rosy until the poor
woman hardly knew whether it was
Christmas or Fourth of July
Amt this a grand Christmas?" he
shouted. Amt the doc bully? Amt
Peter the luckiest feller in the whole
world?"
Yes, yes, yes groaned Mrs Nc
CURE, trying her best TO regain her
breath and balance. 20, it's-too---
good--to be true!"
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eeorale,s threat.

Little George Prim had rejoined
the Sunday school. as was his annual
custom, just two weeks before
Christmas.
I'm glad to see you here again."
said the superintendent.
We'll, believe me- said little
George. you've got to do better by
me than you did last Christmas or I'll
go TO the Presbyterian church next
time
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well. 1t is true, fer | knew the doc
wouldn't fool me. Amt ne the grand
est ever?s
Tom you'll never be ready to go to
the hospital by four o'clock If you
don't get dressed
Tom rushed into the bedroom and
came back with the empty stocking
that had hung on the chair.
Say NAV, I'll shut my eyes. and you
stick them two letters in me stocking
and I'll pretend / found 'em there.
Amt this bee.ootiful Christmas ~
Copyright. by w g. Chapman.)
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Friendly Advice

Eyes" said the Fairy Prince, you
may have whatever you want for a
Christmas present"
Il will choose" said the Fortunate
Person, either wife or an automo-
bile
How foolish.' exclaimed the Fairy
Prince. why do you not select
something that you can manage?
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Maid and MlstIetoe.

According to Archbishop Mares, the
maid who was not kissed under mis-
tletoe at Christmas would not be mar
ried in that year The mistletoa
speedily invaded the drawing room.
without, however. reducing the guam
tity of kissing in the kitchen.
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what a lucky fellow Bliss is
How so?"
Ellis fiancee's birthday comss on
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Alderman 18th District"

Great Jewhilikens," Tom shouted,
and his mother, too, made some sort
of an exclamation that was drowned
in the racket of the two smaller Nc
CURES, who felt called upon to add
to the general din
Me and the docs goin to have a real
news stand right where ! wanted IT,
Don't wish Pete was home to hear
the good news! What do you think
o that, NAV? A great big news stand
right at the fountain where we can
sell ten times more papes! Amt that
a bully Christmas present? Say, NEW,
the docs brick and don't you forget
it."
Well. hurry up and get dressed or
you won't have much Christmas Day
left"
Tom vaulted chair and cradle on his
way back to the bedroom and slammed
his tear soaked pillow into a corner
of the room as an expression of his
feelings toward tears.
"A real news stand great big
stand all to ourselves. | can see just
how it's goin' to look. Gee! amt that
grand!"
But greater news was on the way
and before he had pulled on the empty
stocking he heard noise in the other
room and peeped out There was a
big man in fur overcoat at the door
with another letter and he was not the
postman either.
Tom, here's another one for you"
The summons was needless for Tom
was already at his mothers side and
had seized the white envelope
James b. Harrison, NJ. D." he read.
That's about Pete. Jimminy Christ
mas! Say. NAV. you open It, My
hands is all shaky"
Mrs, Mcclure could not make much
better Roadway opening the envelope
than Tom. but she managed to pull
out the letter and Tom began to read
laboriously
''Mr Thomas Mcclure, 14S Willow st.
Dear Tom:
Merry Christmas from Pete and the
doc Hurrah for Pete! The operation
was great success. Pete will be run
ming around without a crutch long be-
fore next Christmas Come around to
the hospital at four o'clock. Sincerely
your friend.
JAMES 3. HARRISON"
Up. Spy the way, Tom, don't be-
lieve shall have time to take care
of my half of that newspaper privilege
at the corner. so 1 return herewith the
agreement cancelled. Leave a paper
at my house every night while Pete lie
in the hospital and we will call it
! square. j. p. II"
Three cheers fer Pete" Tom yelled,
and gave the table such q kick with
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UGH weather, and Christ
mas but a few days away.
The city was properly
dressed for the occasion.
Snow covered the streets
and the steps leading to
the beautiful homes on the
boulevard where every hoI-
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pillow served as handkerchiefa and tow
ell, and, holding his head low to hide
his red eyes, he ran into the next
room.
John J. Sweeney" he read on the
corner of the envelope, why, he's the
alderman from this district" Fingers
We're all thumbs trying to get that let
ter open and part of it was torn be-
fore the envelope would give up its
secret. The note was short and type
written but it took Tom nearly five
minutes to read it aloud Each word
seemed to have taken a new meaning
to the astonished boy.
"Mr Thomas Mcclure, 14S Willow St,
City
Dear Sir:
have the honor to inform you that
the application of Mcclure and Har-
rison for a news stand adjoining the
fountain on the southwest corner of
the square has been granted and pos
session may be taken at once. Be
lieye me, Yours very truly,
John J. SWEENEY,
alderman 18th District"
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1914-05-21
WILL Spend THE
SUMMER ABROAD

w. II. Jones OF FL mavenue. Lin
coin Park, will leave next Saturday
for the old homestead across the sea /;
the land of his youth. 1t has been for
1y-siy years since he left the old
country for America. and he has not
been back during the intervening Pc
riod. While he will not see the ia
miliar faces OF long ago. he is look
ing forward with pleasure TO a visit
to the old home and the places dear
10 his memory.
Mr.. Jones will spend a few days in
Washington, d. C.. Mt. Vernon, Va,
and New York before sailing for
Wales. his native country. Later he
will visit England and ireland. He
expects TO be gone all summer and on
returning to the United States will
visit Niagara Falls and other places
of interest in the east before coming
back to Colorado.
His friends unite In wishing him a
pleasant journey.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1914-05-21

roadway to the property and It is
expected that the work win be COM
pieted by Saturday night which will
make the workings easily accessible
to Canon City.
Considerable pay rock salready
on the dump and will be hauled here
next week for shipment to the smell
ter.
The properly on which Mr.. Jcwett
is working is over the hill from Daw-
son City and is less than half mile
from the famous Copper King mine
Mr.. Jewett and Cripple Creek par
ties have taken bond and lease OF
the surrounding claims and intend
to thoroughly exploit their mineral
possibilities.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1914-05-21
Or. I'd. PALMER STRICKEN
WITH PARALYSIS

DR.. T. D. Palmer was stricken with
euremic paralysis last Sunday morn
ing while sitting with his family on
the porch Of his residence at ia
North Seventh street and his condi-
tion has since been regarded as crit
icai. although he was reported to be
slightly improved this mc~uing.
About a year ago he was the vic
tim OF n somewhat similar attack.
but in a milder form than the one OF
Sunday morning. He has not beer
very well recently. but there was
nothing to indicate that his malady
was of a serious character His en-.
tire left side is paralyzed and he Is
practically helpless.
DIR. Palmer has suffered for some
time in consequence OF n weakness
of the heart and added anxiety ls
given TO his present illness az n re-
suit OF that fact. His many friends
hope that his vitality will be suff-
cient to enable him to throw on his
present trouble.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1914-05-21

A great deal of ability, persever-
ance and downright hard work has
given South Canon high school this
year one of the best ANIMALS in its
history. Every spring the history of
the current year at South Canon high
10 told in poetry. prose and picture.
The juniors have. through custom.
assumed this laudable task and each
year they accept the responsibility
with good will, good cheer and plenty
OF vim and vigor.
This year the effort is a most note
worthy one. It reflects the progress
of South Canon high school and the
exceptional talent and ability of its
students. The annual Is remarkably
well edited and well balanced and
gives the news of the school year
just closing in a manner that would
do credit to much older and more
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1914-05-21
|. 0. 0. F.
LODGE DOING
BIG THINGS

Next Saturday afternoon at 1880
O'Clock a delegation from the mem
bership OF Union Lodge No /, Inde-
pendent Order OF Odd Fellows, from
Denver will arrive here in special
cars attached to the regular Denver
& Rio Grande train. There will be
at least $50 persons in the deIega-
tion and they will be met at the
railroad station by members OF the
order here and escorted to the odd
Fellows home on Fifteenth street
and an inspection of the buildings
and premises will be made.
At 6 O'Clock the visitors will be
banqueted at a chicken dinner served
under the auspices OF Harmony Re
bekah Lodge No. SO. At its conclu-
sion the guests will be escorted TO
the /. o. o. F. hall. where they will
confer the third degree upon a class
OF candidates. Union lodge will bring
its own paraphernalia and degree
team and will confer the wirk with
more than thirty of its members on
the floor The initiation ceremonies
viii be most beautiful and impress
i've and no member of Canon City
Lodge No. Z. /. o. o. F.. can afford
to miss this great treat.
II is the desire of the committee
of arrangements that every local Odd
Fellow and their friends owning an
automobile should be present at the
railroad station with their machines
on the arrival Of the party in Canon
City and assist in taking the visitors
to the home and in showing them
about the community. Canon City
Lodge No. is doing some fine work
for the order and is erecting a hall
OF its own and the public at large
should be proud Of their efforts N
that line.
The reception committee is COM
posed Of A. L. Earl. Ed s. Miller and
]. r. Rood. The refreshments com
mittee consists OF ]. II. Horney,
Frank Adams and Raymond johnson.
The coming OF the Denver delega-
tion next Saturday will be notable
event in the history Of Canon City
Oddfellowship and every member OF
the order is urged to contribute to
the enjoyment of its visit.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1914-05-21
Ascension Day Service Thursday.

Ascension Day Service Thursday.
All members OF Canon City Com
mandery No. 3. Knights OF Pythias.
and sojourning knights are cordially
invited to assemble at the asylum.
corner Of amin and Sixth streets. at
4 o'clock sharp. Thursday afternoon
for the purpose OF proceeding in a
body to Christ Episcopal church to
attend Ascension day service + -
invitation is a general one and Is
the desire OF the Knights Of PythIis
that as many people as possible jein
them in this special service It is
their hope that the church Will b.
filed with worshippers-
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1914-05-21
GREAT INTEREST IN
MINERAL DISCOVERY

An unusual degree OF interest has
been aroused among prospectors and
mining men by the recent oiscoy-
cry of valua1i, copper aai goli ores
in the vicinity OF Dawson City. six
or seven miles southwest Of town.
by z. F. Jewett. So confident are
many Canon City people that pay
dirt" has been uncovered there by
Mr.. Jewett aud his asso IA cs that
they are st1l;in; claims in the sur
rounding territory in order to be in
on the crouch aocr in case boom
is developed later on.
A large ore-bearing body. contain
ing between five and seven per cent
copper and with pronounced values
in gold. is being exploited by Mr..
Jewett with the most encouraging
indications Of the development OF a
successful mine as soon as the nee
essary depth is reached. Although
the men are at Present working only
about twenty feet below the surface.
they are taking out some splendid
ore and II - g-fcag better every
day. Along the edge OF the vein some
ore has beea 'oind thn, assnys ~
high as s10f to the ton. The work
ings are in heavily mineraiized
district and IL is the belief OF those
familiar with it's geology that an i'm
portant discovery has been made by
Mr.. Jewett and those associated with
him in his mining enterprise.
A number OF men and teams are
employed this week In making a
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1914-05-21
DECORATION DAY ExER-
ClSES IN STATE PARK

The annual Decoration day exer-
cises this year will be held in the
State park opposite the penitentiary.
instead OF st Greenwood cemetery.
as has been the custom for many
years. This change is made for the
convenience OF the old soldiers and
the members Of the other patriotic
orders who are unduiy taxed by the
physical exertion and consequent
weariness Of journey to the ceme-
terry. The selection OF the park will
also be most agreeable to the pub
lie at large and riii assure larger
participation .nthe exercises Of the
day than has heretofore been the
case.
TIM spsaking ana other exercises
will take place from one OF tho
mounds IN mont Of the psnitsntiary
ssd win afford an excellent oppor.
tunity for ali 10 80 and hear.
Tss DeeassGisa dsy sldrsss win