children as well enjoy the holiday Hanging Children. On being introduced to the great tragedian, season. They may be seen on all sides On the New Year's morning of 1812 a I opened the conversation by remarking: clustering together, whispering for fear number of people were knocked down "Signor Salvini, chiar oscuro they should be overheard, consulting and robbed in the streets of Edinburg, macaroni," to which he courtoausly [re- what they had best give papa and SUPPLEMENT. and some of them dangerously hurt. A plied, "Signor Americano, andante stil- mamma, and their sisters and brothers. constable died three days after, in consequence etto." I was delighted to hear it, and Such running about, and scampering Wednesday, December 21, 1881. of injuries received on the occasion, replied, "Mezzo tint, VittorioEmanuello, and stealing away to make up presents and also a clerk named Campbell. viva voce." That seemed to please where no one will see them such imploring Nellie's Dream. These outrages were committed Salvini, and he remarked, smiling, their parents to hang tip their chiefly by a band of idle apprentice "Pianissimo staccato mio." I agreed stockings. What plotting and chattering, On Christmas Eve our little Noll, boys, regularly organized for the purpose. Sated with sweets delectable, with him and said, "Bravo lazzaroni what emptying of penny banks to It was the custom then for most And longing for a little quiet. piano." He seemed to like the ideavery see how much they haveto see if tho Away from all our madcap riot. respectable people to turn out when the much, and declared, quite earnestly, Stole quietly to another room, treasured hoard is sufficient to purchase old year was closing to "see in the new For peace within its gathering gloom "Handano organ grinderini." I then a coveted gift. It has been said year," and hence the time chosen by And, with a shawl wrapt closely round her. shook hands and withdrew, as I saw we could not do without Sundaysmuch No maiden's sleep was ever sounder: the youthful banditti. many of his friends waiting an opportunity At least I think so she avers less we could not do without (Take which you like, my word or hers) In the month of March following three to speak to him. Christmas, when all selfish desires fall She saw and heard in wakeful state, youths were tried for robbery and murder away from uswhen our hearts are The murvels that I now narrate. in connection with the above-mentioned opened, and our souls prepared for the First, looking through the window, she outrages, found guilty, and sentenced He was just going home from dancing celebration of Christ's advent on earth ny Uie fust-fading light can seo to be executed. The sentence school. 'Did you have a good time, Some stragglers only, wading slow* as a little child. was carried out and they were all executed. Yet cheerily, through banks of snow. my little man?" asked his father. "Yfes, Little children should remember anything Buthocus-pocus!soon the scene One of them was eighteen andtwo every1 sir, a real good time. I danced Jschanged as by a Fairy Queen. they MAKE is much more appreciated about sixteen years of age. The street, erewhile so dull, is rife time except the last." "And why not by their friends. If they are too With sights and sounds of merry lif#. In 1811 a boy Was tried for burglary then?" asked the father. "Because Mr. Mis-shape snowballs boys had made small to make anything themselves, and murder and executed at Coventry. Papanti wouldn't let me and it was real Are all alive, with light arrayed they can at least be good children, that He was between sixteen and seventeen Like turnip-lanterns urchins make, mean, for there were two orthree emptyJ Santa Claus, or Kriss Kringle, or St. To cause the little ones to quake. years of age. girls." And oh the saucy pranks they play Nicholas, in the shape of their papas A poor girl Ailing with dismay S. D. FETEESQN, and mammas, will feel they deserve the Who crouches, on our doorstop sitting, presents they have for them. with all these snow-imps round her Hitting. They bend to her with courtier grace, When at loss what to give where And, archly smiling in her face. means are limited, the pretty Christmas They wink and blink, and dance about, The noisiest, merriest, maddest rout. cards, which are so handsome, are You never saw such funny creatures, bright souvenirs to friends far or near. AGENT FOR THE And all with the grotesquest features Straight from their heads, like little pegs Of course, Christmas presents are regulated Aultman & Taylor Threshis, Horse- They have no bodiescome their legs. by one's means, but greater discretion This strange ice-pudding, bulbous race should be used in selecting them Hold all waylaring folk in chase Who feel their feet on sudden fail them, powers and Stea Engines. Massillon than is done at present. If possible, Nor know what treacherous foes assail ascertain the tastes of the individual them: for whom a gift is intended. Some Nor hear the elfish laugh hysterical Outboasting from those goblins spherical, persents consider anything useful by no and Chicago Pitts Threshers. E en icicles slip from off the roof. means a present, while to others something And from eaves-dropping hold aloof. useful is the very thing they desire Disporting on their own behoof Anid boys a "_ 1 Z." oy and girls they follow after, most. While children are very THE CELEBRATED With tiny shrieks of tinkling laughter W*lt#* A Wood** busy preparing Christmas presents for And Join in in many many a a wayward wayward freak- freak Now making necks with moisture reek, papa or mamma, they should recollect Now cuddling 'gainst a dimpled cheek: how many children have no Christmas Or, greatly daring, taking sips no one to prepare anything for them, Of neetar straight from maidens' lips. And strangest music everywhere storing away presents till Christmas TWINE BINDERS, Is permeating all the air: Eve. Then the stockings are tilled, The snowball goblins hum a tuno As deep as that of the bassoon and oh, what joy to come in the diningroom While castanets faintly played by icicles and find a FULL stocking. Sound like the jingling bells of bicycles. The Wood's Light Running Sweep Sake What difficulties the children labor But suddenly the scene takes flight, under toput THEIR presentsin mamma's More quickly than it camo to lifht Reapr and Mower Combined The stocking. Papa's is much easier to fill Nell rubs her eyes with some surprise As thus the fairy vision dies it is not quite so long. The children, She looks into the quiet streetNo as they fill them, see theirown stockings WOOD'S ENCLOSED GEAR MOWER maiden now is on the seat, still empty. Santa Claus, perhaps, will The moon's mild rays arc sweetly sleeping Where imps their cantraps late were keeping forget to come to their house. How THE dreadful! Then they reflect it is not And not a sound is louder heard Santa Claus, but their parents and Than chirp of Nellie's little bird, Or Polly on the hobsusurring, Ohio Champion Reapers, Mowers and Twine Binders friends who remember them, and they Or Pussy on the hearthrug purring, go to sleep contentedly waiting for the Or now and then the clinking fall Of red-hot cindersthat is all! morning light. But those little children THE What wasnthertalisman that broke i he fancy did evoke who have no bright anticipations, how ^v The hard it is for them to see others made Tiie conjuror was her brother Freddy, f{odlie#ef ^wjne Birtdei kt\d tlje Iii\f\ek|)o!i Loud-screaming"Nellie, tea is ready!" happy, and think they have no share in all this joyful merry-making. If happier, Thoughts of the girl vexed Nellie's breast: APPLEBY TWINE BINDER. more fortunate little ones, would Was she a phuntom like the rest? some forlorn one, doomed to roam, only remember this and try tofindout Such bitter night without a homo? THE some one to relieve and make happy on Nell threw the front door open Lo! that day, they would be blessed themselves. There lay the child, half-swatbed in snow MILBURN, STOUGHTON AND WINONA RUSHFORD WAG Stretched at full length, inanimate, For this "Christmas purpose, Like some fair corpse laid out in state. ONS, BUGGIES AND PLATFORM SPRING WAGONS are designed, Nell lifted, bore her to the hall trees in Sunday-schools OF EVERY KIND AND DESCRIPTION. Where soon, in answer to her call,' and make a great many children happy Flocked ready helpmates to her side, who otherwise would not know what Who prompt restoratives applied. THE Christmas meant. Still, there are One brought hot soup within a minute, With Just a dash of brandy hi it children less fortunate than many of Another for the warm bath raced, Sock Island, J. I. Case and Moline Sulky Plows. these* who are prevented from joining In which the fainting girl was placed: in two or three hours' gayety. These Nor vain our efforts, foragain THE The lifeblood coursed through every vein. should be looked after and made to forget So, what might else have been right tragical, their sad fate-a^-a* or surroundings.P OLD RELIABLE EOLLINSWORTH SULKY EAY HAKES. Was turned to joy by Love's might magical Why he was Sad. And having snatched from Death his prey Made sweeter still our Christmas Day. "You look very sad, Gus," remarked London Illustrated News. Gilhooly to Gus de Smith, whom he met on Austin Avenue. CHRISTMAS- "I feel that way," responded Gus, and everthing else usually needed in the agricultural line. heaving a sigh. "Christmas is coming! Christmas is "What is the matter?" coming!" is heard at this season from "My hired nigger has quit, and now I invite Farmers and those in need of Implements of any kind to call all the children. The little ones orather my old mother, who is ninety-seven and examine my goods before purchasing elsewhere. I can sell cheaper and together and tell each other bright years old, and has the rheumatism, has stories of last Christmashow they give better terms than any other firm west of Mankato and guarantee satis- to tend my horse, black my boots, and had hung up their stockings for Santa faction chop all the winter wood. Ain't that Claus to till, and as they had been good, enough to make a fellow feel sorry for A full line of Repairs for the above Machines alwaya on hand. Branch little children, Santa Clausotherwise his poor old mother?" offices at SLEEPY EYE, SPRINGFIELD, LAMBERTON, jap and mamagave them. i TRACY AND TYLER, S. D. Peterson, Not only do the papas and mammas of The President's Message was written those who can afford it begin to prepare on mourning paper. now for the distribution of gifts, but the CHEA CHARETS Fall&Winter Stock t$ WO W C0$at%E7$:* Advantageous Purchases BOTTO PRICES Suits from $3.75 to $20, in all Colors, Fashions, Quality and Sizes. BOYs SUITS IN THE URCEST We have never had so large a stock in our Clothing De- partment as now, and our Prices are so low that it is Ml possible for every one to CLOTH E HIMSEL GOOD FOR A LITTLE MONEY. WOOLEN COMFORTERS, QUILTS DRESS GOODS and Everything in DRY GOOD S IN THE LARGEST ASSORTMENT AND ROCK BOTTOM PRICES. We Invite a close inspection of our Goods, and assure our ftiends th^t they can Save from 10 to gO per cent, by purchasing of us. i A IS 0yaB0Ifrlr0XIC^ NEARLY AS CHEAP AS READY MADE CLOTH- BBOBT^iD.EB INGVCIN ni All kinds of Farm Produce taken in exchange for Goods. ^w