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Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-10-23

The question raised by some to the effect,
that the Little Falls & Dakota railroad,
may, after completion, pass into other
hansls, and perhaps under tire control of
opposing interests, is not one that need
cause the friends of the enterprise any un
easiness or anxiety. 1t is not probable
that the present owners would lease their
line without first stipulating that the mutu-
al interests of the people and the company
should be protected. This would be the
first clause in the lease, for their interests
and ours being identical, it would necessa-
rily be TO their advantage to aid US when
by so doing they would benefit themselves.
So long as the road connects with the
Northern Pacific, there is no danger of it
being leased or sold to any other company,
in the event of its sale, they must be the
purchasers. But we do not anticipate that
the road will change hands for years to
come. 1t is of course possible it might,
but it is not probable it will The L.F g D.
will not stop at either Little Falls or Dako-
ta it will have through line from Monta.
ma to Superior before many years have
passed.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-10-23

The following is certified copy of the
proposition to build the L. F. s. D railroad
which was accepted by the stockholders:
To the PresSdent and Stockholders of the
Little Fails and Dakota Bail Road
Company.
The undersigned, on behalf of himself
and his associates, will undertake the con-
struction and equipment of your railroad
from Little Falls by way of the following
points, namely: Sauk Centre, Glenwood,
and along the north shore of Lake Whip
pie to or near its outlet, to Morris, on the
following terms:
We are To be permitted to subscribe a
majority of the stock, and given control of
the corporation.
The location of said road is to be COM
pleted as far as Morris during the present
season, and such preliminary surveys are
to be made west of that point as may be
deemed desirable.
The work of grading said line of road,
| between Little Falls, and Morris, is to be
| begun in good faith, on or before July /,
| 1880, and the same is to be completed az
| far as Morris by November 15, 1882, pro-
vided that thebonds are lawfully voted tc
aid the construction of said line prior tu
July 1880, by the counties and towns along
the line of the said road between Little
Falls and Morris, or bonuses given by in
4 dividuals, to the average amount of TIVE
1 thousand dollars ($2 ,000) for each mile o
said line between those points.
In case we fail to begin and complet
tue work, as above stated, bonds being
] lawfully voted to aid said line as above
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-10-23

Elsewhere will be found the prospectus
of the st. Paul Weekly Dispatch. The
Dispatch is staunch Republican journal,
and is one of the leading papers of the
State. 1t is carefully and ably edited,
fearless, outspoken, keen, bright, spicy,
and saucy; and we take pleasure in recon-
mending 1t TO our readers as family pa
per, which will be most valuable and
highly interesting. 1t is published in the
interest of the people of the State, and has
always been true TO its colors.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-10-23
Attending Church Services.

wish to present q few thoughts for the
consideration of your readers, about the
Importance Of the support of churches and
Sunday schools.
First, to those who have or seem to have
no interest in such matters.
The history of ancient as we'll as modern
nations, has shown that christian nation
has more of the elements of prosperity in
it than any other, where such nation toll
crates and encourages freedom of action
and speech in religion, and where there is
no check or restraint to any person serving
God according to the dictates of his own
conscience. 1t is indeed true saying,
handed down to us, even from beyond the
dark ages of the past, that Righteousness
exalteth a nation. hut sin is a repfoach to
any people" and whether you believe in
christianity or not, you cannot avoid the
conclusion, that it is a benefit to all who
may be brought within its influence, and
if so, such influences should be sustained
by both personal attendance at church and
means for its support.
Second, to those who, perhaps, really
believe in christianity, but do not profess
it. The reason already given will apply
to you, and further, you are satisfied and
convinced of the beneficial influences aris'
ing from the diffusion of tie principles of
true religion, and, may be you directly
though oftener indirectly, help to sustain
them. If such principles are of benefit to
individuals, to families, to communities
and nations, then why not give the church
and Sunday school your hearty support,
by regular attendance in person, and by Sucl
contributions as is necessary for the sup
port of the minister and church building
Third, to professors of religion. By
your profession, you owe a duty to YOU
family, your neighbor and your God
which you cannot shirk or avoid, as can ;
non professor of religion. You SHOULD
make the attendance of church service on
of the regular duties of life, and soon
will become habit, and pleasant one
1t is also your duty to attend Sunda.
school, that school of the church; AM
further, do not forget the prayer meetings
Life is so made up, so beset with tempta
tions, that one hour in the middle of th
week, devoted to religious intermingling Q
holy thoughts, and free exchange of sue
thoughts, will make you truer and bette
christian. 1t will cheer your pastor to Sc
full attendance at all times, and inspir
him with new zeal and energy to max
his sermons better, and thus all work
harmony for great good. If you wi
only attend to religious matters with on
fourth the same zeal you do other affair
in life, what great success would atten
the effort. OBSERVER"
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-10-23

Little Falls Transcript: The amount of
railroad bonds that will be required of this
county for the Little Falls & Dakota rail
road is $35, 900. As notices of the vote ON
the bond question have to be posted twenty
days before the election, it is too late to
post notices to have the election Nov. A,
on the same day with the general election.
A special election will therefore be called
at some future time, perhaps in December
or January.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-10-23

A CORES pOndent of the Douglas County
News says: Last Friday evening, Ger
man living near Milleryille, beat his wife
nearly to death. But she got away from
him, and started to a neighbor's five miles
distant, which she reached Saturday night
after dark. DIR. Forward was at once sent
for, but her recovery is doubtful, as she re.
ccived blow across the stomach Her
husband escaped and has not been found
He killed the baby and tried to kill the
oldest child but did not succeed"
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-10-23

may not defeat him. The recent great
success of the Republican party will be felt
in this State and county, as they feel and
think Minnesota should roll up rousing
majority, and in this manner send her
voice in rebuking the Brigadier Bulldozing
Solid South. s
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-10-23

Hugh Sandcrson, the prosecuted Treas
urer of Kandiyohi, has been vindicated
from the charges brought against him by
his enemies. The people unanimously
renominated him for Treasurer. We
would again suggest to Arctander that he
had better go West.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-10-23

The Pioneer Press says: Reports of
the prevalence of diphtheria in New Ulm
and other places should make people care
full of their sanitary surroundings. 1t is
said the season is of the sort to superinduce
this and kindred diseases" We hope the
people of this village will heed tt1e timely
warning.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-10-23

Shall we vote the bonds for the new rail
road ? or give the counties south of us an
opportunity to gain this prize Early in
the struggle for the Little Falls & Dakota
railroad, before its organization, Swift
county Offered $50, 900 bonus, and made
every effort possible to secure the line to
Benson. Shall we lose what we have
gained by not voting the bonus asked.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-10-23

Rev. j. S. Kalloch, although elected
mayor of San Francisco may not serve in
that capacity, as he has offered to serve for
less than his legal salary, and the courta
have several times decided that such an Of
fer constituted bribery to voters
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-10-23

Some appear to think that only one tier of
the towns in the county are to be benefited
by the L. F. & D. railroad, and that por-
ton is the territory through which the line
passes. This is queer view of the sub
ject, and we cannot see what line of reason
or argument would lead to such conclu-
sion. The same rules that govern in an
everyday business transaction are the
same thatapply in this instance. If the
L. F. s. D. railroad by shortening the route
and by competition reduces the cost of
transportation, the St. P. M. & M. must
either reduce its rates or lose the traffic.
If one merchant in village comfrenc es
to undersell the others, what is the result
either the others must compete with him,
or else go out of business; but as they usu
ally get their portion 'cf the trade, it is pre-
sumable that they reduce their prices to
correspond with his. The old maxim
competition is the life of trade" in this
instance has forcible application.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-10-23

County politics are as quiet as though
there was nothing being done. We hate
to break the spell, but really can't see any
help for tit is a duty and cannot be
shrked.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-10-23

If the St. p, NJ. s. NJ. are so awfully
anxious to help US, and keep US from run
ming in debt they might counterhahd the
recent orders not to let dealers have wood.
This would be help.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-10-23

The Star is urging upon the people of
Ortonville the necessity of organizing
for protection against fire. We trust
their efforts may meet with better success
than have ours. ..
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-10-23

The citizens of Red Wing have contrib
uted 81 800 toward building the Scandina-
Wan Orphans Home at Vasa, destroyed by
tornado last spring.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-10-23

The Candy News says grading ON the
main line of the Winona & ST. Peter rail
road, between Watertown and Jim river
has commenced.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-10-23

We some time ago were anxious as to
whether we were going to have any wheat
to sell, and now We are beginning to Won
der what to do with it, Prices are good,
but our elevators are running over, and
unless the blockade is raised, will not be
able to receive grain. The railroad Com
pany is not able to furnish cars, although
they have since Jaly added six
teen engines and two hundred box cars to
their rolling stock, besides chartsring as
many more. This station is no exception.
We are informed On good authority that in
less than two weeks every elevator on this
line will be compelled to stop receiving
grain, unless some arrangements are made
to increase the transportation facilities.
The railway company are doing all in their
power to prevent blockade, but the i'm
mense and daily increasing receipts, and
scarcity of cars, will soon choke up the
elevators. However, it will only be tenn
porary embargo, ......
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-10-23

The Republican victories in IOWA and
Ohio will have the effect of uniting the
Republicans of Minnesota.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-10-23

r. w. Dunn of Benson, formerly pro-
prietors of one of the hotels at that place,
died at Upton, Massachusetts, last week.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-10-23

Of the twenty Mollie Maguires who have
been hung in Pennsylvania, nearly all were
convicted upon the testimony Of their fel-
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-10-23

The Herman Herald reports a large
drove of elk III the vicinity of Twelve mile
Creek, Traverse county.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-10-23

Four mills viii pay tho interest on the
fifty thousand dollars bonus in 1882, anC
two mills in 1888.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-10-23

Twill build your road, l don't want any
bonds, is what the st. P, NJ, & NJ tells
us. Ish dotSo?
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-10-23

The fact that the railroad bonds are an
investment, and not gift, should be re-
membered by all.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-10-23

Renville county is agitating the question
of moving the county seat from Beaver
Falls to Birds Island.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-10-23

The bonds are not to be issued until the
road is completed and the cars running
thereon.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-10-23

The Democratic boom on the good ship
Ohio gibed, and she is now ON the other
tack.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-10-23

Fergus Fslfs has an elevator with stor-
age capacity of $4,000 bushels.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-10-23

The bonus to aid in the construction of
the Little Falls & Dakota railroad is not a
gift in any sense of the word; it is an in
vestment, which we as county, are to
make and from which we will derive sub
stantial benefits, and we propose to show
in this article how, and in what manner
this county is to be gamer by the opera
ton. When, and not until the road is com
pleted, the bonds for about $50, 900 will be
issued, these bonds are to bear interest at
not to exceed eight per cent. per annum, so
the annual sum to be raised by tax will not
be over 81, 900 This county will, accord
ing to competent judges. have in 1880 an
assessed valuation of over one million dol
lars, hence to pay the interest on the bonds
a tax of four mills will be imposed. In
1878 the official returns as previously pub
lished, showed that in this county at that
time there were 35, 900 acres of land under
cultivation. Now suppose that we had an
average crop of fifteen bushels per acre,
this would give US 525, 900 bushels of
wheat, on this amount of grain an average
of four, ,ffths of one cent would pay the
interest and leave us 5000 to spare. But
these figures do not show the true situation
the bonds are not to be issued until 1882,
| and judging from the past it would be safe
to assume that our assessed valuation will
be at least one and one-half millions, while
fbo oorao nro ,,n6ar ~,
underestimate, be sixty thousand acres.
The tax to pay the interest would rot, on
this valuation, exceed two and two. thirds
mills, while on an average crop less than
one-haIf cent advance would pay the in
terest.
The average assessed valuation of q
quarter section of land in this county is
5000. At the present valuation the tax
would be only $240, and estimating that
only five bushels of grain were raised or
each 100 acres, it would require less thar
one-half cent per bushel to pay the tax
while if, as we claim, the building of the
Little Falls & Dakota road will add from
eight to fifteen cents to the value of every
bushel of grain; it will be seen that a
eight cents advance the tax would be paid
and the owner of the grain gamer in thu
sum of $37.6O annually. The county a
large at the very lowest estimates, on a,
acreage of sixty thousand acres, with al
average yield of fifteen bushels, would a
eight cents advance be gamer each yeG
over and above the tax, of the enormou
sum of $69, 900 on the grain crop alone
We said in our last issue that the 'in
creased value of property-real estate
would more than pay the bonus hundre
fold;" this is fact beyond dispute, for
only one dollar per acre more were adde
to the value of land, the gain or iircreas
in three townships alone would more tina
pay the bonus, but it must be admitte
that an average of five dollars per acr
would be a low estimate, this would bent
fit the county in a sum equal to nearly tn
million dollars. Consequently our bonu
is not gift. it is not loan, it is goo
paying investment, bonanza! it is an or
portunfty that may not occur more tha
once in d life time, and we must see to
that we do not allow the opportunity t
, pass.
.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-10-23

The village of LIE Sueur has population
of between 1000 and 700.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-10-23
Railroad Meetings.


In order to bring the matter of voting
railroad aid, fairly and squarely before the
people, it has been decided to hold meet
ings in the various townships of the coun-
'ty, and have the question fully discussed.
tits decided to hold meetings at the fol-
lowing places:
Town of Scott. tt..............Oc October 27th.
Pepperton. ........ 2Sth.
Framness " goth
Donnelly. ..... g 30th
Village of Morris ,........ &c 3lst.
Hancock. November 1st.
Some of the following named gentleman
will be present at each of the meetings, and
address the people:
Hon. /. Donnclly, r. ]. Hall,
Hon. j. d. Good, DR.. d. r. Sutherland,
Hon. Ii. W. Stone, s. Larson,
Hon. r. NJ Richardson, r. c. Moore,
Hon. J &, Mccarthy, C. l. Brown,
G. NJ. Giltinan, C. Cogel
E. j. Jones, L. E. Pearcc,
G. A. j. Overton, w. w. Griswold,
DR.. I. E Heenan, II. T. ,Bevans,
w. J. Munro, E. j. Jones.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-10-23

STATE OF MINNESOTA.
Counties Of Stevens. Big District Court.
Stone and Traverse. 18th judicial District
II, b. Wolff, H. II. Wells and p. WI
Stone, co-partners doing business
ueder the firm name and style OF
Wolf, Wells g. Stone, a Gt4
- Plaintiffs.
against
Mary 0'Conners,
Defendant
By virtue of Judgment of foreclosure and sale
of Mechanics Lien. mace in the above entitled
action, on the 2Sth day of July. A. d. 1879 the sub
seriber, Sheriff of the county of Stevens State of
Minnesota, by order of the Court therein will sell
at public auction, at the front door of the court
house in the village of Morris, in said county OF
Stevens, on Tuesday, November 25th, A. d. 1879.
at ten clock in the forenoon of said day. the real
estate describedgin said Judgment to be cold, and
therein described as follows: Lot 3, in block H.
in the village Of Morris, county of Stevens. and
State of Minnesota and the buildings and appur-
tenances therenpon and all of the interest of said
defendant, Mary O'Conners. thereto, on the 18th
day of November. A. d. 1873, or so much thereof
as may be necessary to satisfy, said Judgment,
costs, and disbursements in the above entitled ac-
tion.
October 6. 1879 .8a
JOHN LANDBERC.
Sheriff of Stevens County, Minnesota
II. T. BEyANs, Plffs' Atty, ~
/ 11fY Morris Mfnn
, 1879-04-05
JEWELLERY,

JEWELRY.
Initial Sleeve Buttons.
French Sleeve Buttons,
patent. clasp, and the
best in the market:
Scarf Rings and Pins,
&C., &c.
Your patronage is So
licited.
67 & 60 Westinghouse, Chicago.
40S North Fourth.st., st. Louis.
90 & II Fourtll.st., Cincinnati.
, 1879-04-05

attl enter u.,un this proceeding. authorized by
thc adoption Of the resolution OF tho gentle
11nn from Cook (Barry}, that the ttmc to
nct Is n,1w, mud that VIC discharge this
Select loinmlttoo. Then, w1 say In cIcct
that "hcrc witness or ang gentleman fnaKcs
titsc charges, ind thcn refuses to disclose tes-
t"hon}' 'nat eFe1y one csefFwEere Is anthof-
upon fa!sehood originally, and that thcru js no
truth In It. II there Eas ony truth In IL, wc wilt
:. ~ ~ ~ 80 ~ "''
n"fet Ftacu II ny thh hFest12atlo1ls anu tneec-
fore, call upon gentlemen upon this floor to
net upv and here d}scf,arue the or,frr nnt1 hurv
th,. ttI,,. t,~.x.. 49,, Ia, a.. H.. ..a.t =.
Auls tnH'E lorescr. naa Ict tne Aouso proceed 10
the business before Il, ~
go. ..,.
A8' Al ANLAa' oF EOuAat
wst.
- -. ..1.,. e,."H :. 'o.t ~; w ~.
san beens 10 anticipate u1e dci1oh ot TINS Wiz
meas. This witness has cot been brought be-
fora ,he hnr NJ t1,e Hou.c IN r.fuec IN .n.v.-
~ ~ ~ ""e'
Ilr4e FcrT Important questions. lie ma dhtlcf"
patcu the matter, THIS witness bn3 not re-
fn.nd r. h. d,os -of,,.. 1.+ ,.,tt 1t., .a,t H..
"." 49, Nv ~" 4s."'ss 'ss VIZ" "t'.' 'e"t a'o
, 1879-04-05
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s?! :s; sSss2!5 !ss:: :sssss ;s";s
sneh w!t''"7, then TIC Door<espsr shsi! tiInR
him before tho lar Of the uoupe.
This was adopted. 80
THE QuEs11oN. >
Tic Speaker then prupoutulcd tic question.
to which Ncv'ns responded:
II sec no reason to change my mind or nv
answcr."
Botng asked 10 answer "Yts " or mo-" hs
quickly responded "No."
Mr. Wright, OF Boone, then offered rosou
tton directing Neylns commitment to tho Coun
ty Jntl until hcis prepared to answor.
Ar, Murray moved to table the resolution.
Lost. -
Mr. Jones rcad tho statute bearing upon tho
right Of the House to commit Witness under
such circumstance.
Nj. saa" thought tho House had u right to
commit the witness.
lie DID NOT Mu:n nEttavg IN PURSUING .
SHADOWS,
but II the proceedings must be continued, he
believed 10 proceeding carneatly.
Mt. TrusdclI spoke at same length. ue had
roted aRalnst the tnvestlantton, but thought tho
uouse had gone so far that It could not now re-
cedc. The question with him was whether tho
question was one which witness would be COM
pellrd to uns"er In court Of record. lie hoped
thu w'tness'woull risc above nll dosra for noto-
ricty, II such existed and decide In justtre to
the House mud hts own manhood, to answcr tho
question. The members were perfectly ut tho
mercy Of tho reporters, who cuuld' give them
such reputation as they pleased, a,ld It was
not just to them to withhold the evidence to
substantiAte such charge.
, 1879-04-05
GENTS FURNISHING GOODS.
" [S0N: BROS.

Desire to inform the
public that thay have
received their Spring
I1nportations Of Mems
Furnishing Goods.
Their stock Of
UNDERWEAR
Was never more varied.
They call special atten-
ton to the new Fancy
English and French
Brown Balb ri g an.
These goods are very
desirable, and are not
found elsewhere.
HOSIERY.
This department is
complete, and includes
the best makes Of En-.
glish and French Goods
in more than 500 Fancy
Patterns, as well as the
staple Brown Cottons.
NECKWEAR.
Their lamentations in
this department. are
larger than ever, and in
clude all thelate London
Novelties both in made
up Scarfs in new shapes,
and De Joinvi1les.
HANDK. K.ERCHIEFS,
This department. is
full of London and Paris
Novelties in Silk and
Linen. both Hemstitch
and Plain Borders, Fan
cy and Plain White.
SUSPENDERS.
French hand-made---
the most durable goods
manufactured---as well
as the best American
makes.
T7VWnE Dv'
, 1879-04-05
GOOD GRIT.

VVUU URlI.
A PIucky Journalist Who
Prefers a Dungeon to
Dfshonor.
Tho Faineant Legislature, After
Eighty.avo Days, Docs
Something.
Namely, the Meanest Action
Ever Taken in This
State.
4 Repetition Of the Kansas Chap
ter Of Stiffness and Gross
Brutality.
The Correspondent Of The
Chicago Tribune Inn
prisoned.
A Pretext Trivial Beyond the Char
acter of the Illinois
House.
Unavailing Attempts Of Few Decent
Men 10 Avert the Deep
Disgrace.
Details Of the Bnrbarous Farce,
and Text Of the Commit
r,ent.
Stick It Out, Frank---The Trib-
une Will Never Go Back
On You'll