\ .-’\ ' \ A CHRISTMAS CONFESSION. . There are some men I‘m bound to hate. Some types I simply can't endure: But those I most abominate _ Are dried up mummies—rich or poor—- \Vho say they loathe the Christmas tide And ban it all to Jericho; I‘d tar and feather such and ride Them on a rail—I hate them so. To them old Santa Claus the blest ls but a boresome myth. you see: But. though I'm fortv. I protest ~ He's still most charmingly real to me. And by the saints! till I am gray, And'smn this bounteous world to leave I’ll hang my socks. say what you may, For him to fill on Christmas eve. You laugh I Well, I refuse to take The word of crusty heathens here, Who say that Santa is a lake For advertising every year. And so without one secret pang. 'I‘hough forty, grave and dignified. l'il fire the logs and o'er them hang M y stoyking at sweet Christmas tide, I." AUTHOR OF NIGHT BEFORE XMAS. “’lmt the TVorld Has Done to Keep Alive His Memory. How many of us are there who have not gone to bed at some time or other with these lines running in our minds? ‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all the house Not a creature was stirring, not ever a mouse. find how many of us are there, boys, gi: is and grown folks, who know any- l;.ng about the man who wrote the gem? In St. Peter’s Church, in West Twen- tieth street, New York, may be seen a tablet erected to the memory of Cle- ment Clarke Moore. That is all the world has done to keep alive the mem- ory of the generous and good man who wrote this famous poem. In 1840 he published a volume of poems, noteworthy for their simple, pure and beautiful sentiment. “The Night Before Christmas,” perhaps be- cause of its graceful humor, has cut- lived the rest. Many stories are told of Dr. Moor-e. showing that he was a man with a good and noble heart. He loved ani- mal-s and all things that brought his thoughts in communion with the Cre- ator. It is also told of him that he was fond of playing the violin. He would sit for hours each day, in his old mansion, playing for the boys and girls, who would assemble as his unt bidden though welcome guests. On July 10, 1863, in the midst of th( civil war, he died. Bessie’s Great Sacrifice. The stockings had been hung up ant the little ones gathered around the hearth to hear mamma tell the story oi the Babe of Bethlehem. Their smalz faces expressed profound sympathy when they heard how the Son of Goa was born in a stable, how he lay on a bed of straw, how he shivered in tho c’ool December night and how his life was in danger from the Wicked Herod. Little Bessie seemed to be particularly impressed. She said, nothing, but out could see that she was thinking hard. When, half an hour later, mamma same to Bessie's bed to kiss her good night, she. found the child pressing her. doll'toher ,‘bosom and gazing at it with unutterable affectidu. As she stooped over the bed, Bessie looked up and asked earnestly: “Mamma, ain’t God’s baby got any dolly?” “No,” ~replied the mother, smiling. Bessie looked at her doll again and hugged it. Then conflicting emotions showed themselves on the little face. After a long silence the child raised her eyes, which had such an expres- sion as those of the martyrs must have worn at the stake, and said firmly: “I’ll lend my dolly to God’s baby. Take it to him, mamma.” Closing her eyes tight, Bessie laid the doll in her- mother’s hands and buried her face in. the pillow to try tr forget the great sacrifice she had made A Sterling Gift. It is so easy to make a child happy. A rag-doll, a home-made toy, the sim. plest thing given with love and joy is enough to gladden the heart of a child They care little for what money car buy, but they know how to prize a merry heart, a gentle voice and a lov- ing smiles. Be glad with them at Christmas time, and give them the joy that is the rightful dower of child hood. A Last Request. Her father had said it could never be. , They both sat in the parlor—also i: tears. After long searching and a desperah effort she found her voice. Then, i: despairing tones, she cried: —-“0h Charley! If we must part let us wail till after Christmas!" A Boy “’lth a Future. Visiting Uncle—Ted, what are yo: trying to do with that sheet of paperi Four-Year-Old—I'm writing a letter to Santa Claus. I want him to bring me another month, so’s I can eat witl one and talk, with the other. He—They say iron enters largely in to the composition of the human sys- tem. , SheLI-suppose that is the reason i man loses his temper when he get.- hot—Truth. IRE You TIIIIS? Some Pertinent Queries—A South Norwalk Ex- ‘ ' perience. Is your head stuifed up ‘3‘ Is the breath bad ? Do scales form in the nose ? Does the nose bleed easily ? Do you sneeze a great deal '9 _ Is there a pain over the eyes '3 I s the voice husky .’ Do you spit up slime ‘3 Is there a buzzing sound heard ‘3 Are you gradually becoming deaf ‘9 Is there a ringing in your ears ? Is the sense of smell leavmg you ? Does it hurt the ears when you blow your nose ? Does your nose discharge continual- I y ? Do you snore at night ‘3 » ‘ Is there a pain between your shoul- ders ‘:’ ‘ Do you hawk to clear the throat ‘3 Is there a dropping in the throat 5‘ Is the throat dry in the morning? Are you losing the sense of taste ‘3’ Do you take cold easily ? If you have any of these symptoms you are suiicring from catarrh in some form. California Catarrh Cure will instantly relieve and speedily cure you. Mr. H. L. Woodworth, of 1 Burbank street, South N orwalk, says: “I have been troubled with catarrh for some time; my head and nose seemed pretty well stuffed up, and the quantities of matter that run» into my throat at night, would cause me to hawk, spit, and oft-en gag in the morning, before I' could clear my throat. I got some California Catarrh Cure at Plaisted’s drug store, and already these symp- toms are very much better. My throat is fine] y free from all matter in the morning. and my whole head feels much clearer.” California Catarrh Cure is sold by all dealers for 50 cents. three times as much for $1. WATCHING AMERICAN amides-is. Quarrel May Be Extended Until the Large Treaty Ports Are Affected. Washington, Dec. 8.—Tl:e German advance in China is being watched with keen interest ifi official and dip- lomatic circles here, owing to the latest cable reports that Germany had followed up her occupation of Kia0~ Chou Bay and fortifications by sending an armed force inland and occupying the town of Kiao—Chou. While it is said that the United States has no direct concern in the trouble, every develop- ment is being observed as a part of the process by which the larger nations of Ehrope are seeking the dismember- ment of the Chinese Empire. In such a. movement it is understood that the position of this Government would be that of a. disinterested ob— server, always active, however, to pro— tect those American interests which have been built up at the large treaty ports. At present there is no sugges- tion that these may be affected, but the controversy is assuming such a phase by Germany’s forward march that it may extend at any time beyond the ,question of occupying Kiao-Chou Bay and involve the treaty ports, as well as all China. This is the View taken by some of the best-informed diplomatic officials. OIL KING SUES WASHERWOMAN. William Rockefeller Wants $17.50 for Pasturage. Greenwich, Ct., Dec. 8. -'- William Rockefeller has sued Mary Yessen for $17.50, which she is unable to pay, be— cause of an attachment put upon her only earthly possessions. Mrs. Yessen, besides supporting her two daughters by going out to wash, found time to nurse one.,Nicholas Cas- sidy when he fell ill. At his death he willed to her $1,500 in money and a horse. The money was to have been paid to the widow next week. but the horse has meantime been grazing in a pasture owned by William Rockefeller. The millionaire’s agent a few days ago demanded $17.50 for the pasturage, and Mrs. Yessen told him that she would gladly pay as soon as she ob tained possession of the money left her. This proposition did not suit Mr. Rock‘ efeller's business man, and papers were served upon Jeremiah Tierney, admin- istrator of the Nicholas Cassidy sstate, prohibiting him from paying the widow her legacy. As the matter now stands Mrs. Yessen cannot get the money justly due her, and thus cannot liqui- date her. debt .to the millionaire. while costs in the action are rapidly increase mg. —-—--- CHINA BEFORE GERMAN GUNS. Ready to Pay Indemnity and Grant All Demands. London, Dec. 8.—-A special dispatch from Shanghai says: ”On Friday last Capt. Becker, with 210 German marines, left Kiao Chou Bay to occupy the surrounding villages, whence they proceeded to capture the city. The Chinese forts opened fire and the Ger- mans replied, killing three of the gar- rison, which thereupon fled in disorder. "The Chinese General in command was captured, but afterward liber- ated. Several German sailors were injured by stones flung by the inhabi- tants of the villages. In return for this the headmen of these villages were beaten with bamboo sticks by order of the German commander. , , "It is reported here that China. is willing to pay an indemnity of 1,000,000 taels (about $781,250) and to grant all the German demands, including the temporary cession of Kiao Chou Bay and adjoining territory.” A dispatch to the Times from Pekin confirms the report that China, hoping for the evacuation of Kiao Chou, agrees unconditionally tb all the de- mands of Germany. —-—_—r———-— Sentenced to Ten‘ Years. Boston, Dec. 8.—Albert A. Thomas pleaded guilty in the United States Court to counterfeiting at New Bedford and was sentenced to ten years in State Prison and $5,000 fine by Judge Aldrich. 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