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Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1884-03-26
News from Ixhartoum.

CAIRO, March % Con. Gordan has tele-
graphed Sir Evelyn Barring that the rebels
attacked the town of Halfaya, few miles
north of Khartoum, and cut off communica-
sion north temporarily. A detachment from
Khartoum relieved the town. All is quiet at
Khartoum
Gen. Gordon's detachment lost only two
men in. the defense of Halfaya. On the
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1884-03-26
Intoxicating Candy,

BROOKLYN, March 1s.-A half-pound of
rock candy recently presented by the super
intendent of the Society for the Prevention
of Cruelty to Children, of this city, to Health
Commissioner Raymond for analyzation, was
reported by DR.. Bartlett, the chemist, to be
favored with fusil oil, five and seven, tenths
grains to a half-pound, the maximum medical
dose taken by an adult, which would produce
distinct symptoms of dizziness, headache, and
even slight intoXication
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1884-03-26

Both the Northern Pacific and the
Manitoba roads have greatly reduced
railroad fare and tariffs for immigrants
No one can refuse to come to this land
of" sunny skies and golden sheaves'
because it costs to get much to here.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1884-03-26
Vhs yyeek's Failures.

New YORK, March 2l.-The business fail
ures last week throughout the country re-
ported by r. G. Dun & Co. were: In the
United States, 176; Canada, 81; total, 2l3 as
against 2l6 last week. Failures were excep-
tionally few in the western and Pacific states
and in New York city. There was some
decrease in Canada.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1884-03-26

A receiver has been appointed for the
Yellow Stone Park Improvement Co.
"Uncle Rufus has the affair fixed
now so that he can handle it. John
DOUGLASS and Others who have been
bleeding him are not happy.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1884-03-26
Tae Canadian Fenian scare.

OTTAWA, Ont, March 90. SO high does
the dynamite scare run just now that it is
understood each hoary. headed old senator is
afraid to move about on his crutches unless
escorted by special constable Even MEM
beers of the press are looked on with suspicion,
which has resulted in an order being issued
that no correspondents are to enter the read
ino-roomS
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1884-03-26

LONDON, March 20 The house of commons
rejected by vote of 14S to 1877 motion
depriving bishops Of the right to sit in the
house Of lords
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1884-03-26

Initial numbers of Youths Progress
have been received. 1t is published
at Minneapolis and is of interest to
little folks.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1884-03-26

1t was intimated in the Farmers
convention that President Arthur can
not tell whether the hog is an agricul-
tural or mineral product. With his
experience among the "nabobs' of
Washington he suerly can not be so
ignorant as that.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1884-03-26

Thirty thousand dozen Of eggs were
recently received by single steamer
in New York from Germany. The
American hen is not doing her duty.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1884-03-26

OTTAWA, Ont, March 2O.-ln the COM
mons Shakespeare, of British Columbia,
moved that the house enact law prohibiting
the incoming of Chinese to British Columbia
The resolution was well supported and the
government has promised to give the house
another opportunity before the close of The
session of fully discussing the resolution.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1884-03-26

The grub worm may be destroyed
byan application ofsalt to the ground
infested by them.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1884-03-26

One good authority states that the
net dead weight in hogs should be 50
per cent of the live Wright.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1884-03-26

Keep the small potatoes for feeding
to stock. 1t is quite announcement TO
use them for cooking purposes, neither
are they relible for seed.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1884-03-26

ON illness OF three weeks. He was heir to
fortune of at least $50, 0OO.OO
The New York senate committee on
mil G health, which has been investig ating
adulterations of food, reports that half the
butter placed on the market in that state is
mixed with tallow, lard or bone OIL Only
ten samples out of thirty proved to be genu-
inc. Many dairy farmers have been driven
ont of business. FouI-fifths of the milk sold
in New York city is previously watered OF
clyin,p,a1
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1884-03-26

The art Of making butter will never
reach perfection until we. can stop
putting salt in the butter. The most
critical judges III the old country
never think of allowing salt to come
near the butter, and after getting ac-
customed to it there is all the differ
ence between the two that there is be-
tween fresh and salt fish, flesh and
other dried or prepared food. The true
epicure could eat pound of unsalted
butter at sitting. 1t will be money
in the dairyman's pocket when salt is
abandoned in the dairy.-American
Dairyman.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1884-03-26
A Fund for car, sc,,,rx

NEW YORK, March n. The Tribune says:
Some of the friends of Carl SchuIz pro-
pose to raise a fund Of 100000 for him.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1884-03-26
close shave rtbc R;sho,s

benerars return TO hnarloum ne reco,ye1 q,
ovation.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1884-03-26
S1Coppio Gpi6une.

Geo. A. Pillsbury will be the next
Mayor in Minneapolis.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1884-03-26
Convention Of Labor Associations.

CHICAGO, March 20.-On March 26 will
begin in Chicago the convention of the trade
and labor unions, of the Knights of Labor
associations, of the Farmers alliance, and OF
the Decentralization reformers. 1t will
last three days. Its purpose will be to de-
termine whether the elements repre-
sented in the convention will actively
participate in the state and national
elections, and to devise means and methods
in furtherance of their special interests. At
the same time kind of declaration OF prln-
ciples will be made, in which the problem OF
how to dispose of the great and steady influx
ofimmigrants to the west, that of female and
child labor and its proper confinement to GER
tain occupations, the crowding out of certain
races from number of employments, and
the steady decline in pay, and finally the
tendency to centralize and monopolze every
branch of trade, will be discussed.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1884-03-26

In letter received a few days ago
ourcorrespondent touches at Minneap-
oils real estate initiation as follows:
Real estate men of which there are
only a few hundred in town, are DOM
ing their best <attire, such as high
heeled boots, spring suits, 'stove pipe"
hats etc. and are looking as pleasant
as basket Of chips, in the anticipa-
ton of another big season Of "trans-
fers." No doubt there will be more
buildings, public and private put up
this season than last. The plating
process still goes on and there are thou
sands Of lots on the market and "more
coming" Some of them are along
way off however. Northeast Mime
apolis has taken sudden jump out
towards Sandy Lake, owing to the
fact that two new railroads are COM
ing in from that direction and a new
railroad bridge will span the "Father
of Waters" a long way above the sus-
pension bridge. Near where this new
bridge is to be built, on the east side a
sale of twenty one acres was made re-
Gently at the moderate sum of $1,000
per acre. In recent chat your CORE
spondent learned that one of the pur-
chasers would sell fourth interest for
the small amount of 100000. That's
all. This property will be plated of
course.
The time for District committees to
be stirring is rapidly approaching.
The time for holding conventions is
shown plainly by the following which
we clip from Sundays Pioneer Press:
1.-THE delegates at large shall be chosen
by popular state conventions, called on
not less than twenty days published
notice, and held not less than thirty
or more than sixty days before the
time fixed for the meeting of the
national convention. The Republi-
cans of the various congressional dis
tricts shall have the option of electing
their delegates at separate popular
delegate conventions, called on similar
notice, and held in the congressional
districts at any time within the fifteen
days next prior to the meeting of the
state convention, or by subdivision of
the state convention into district con-
ventions and such delegates shall be
chosen by the latter method, if not
elected previous to the meeting of the
state convention" Now for a little
translation that will give to all this a
concrete meaning. The date of meet
ing of the national convention has
been fixed. 1t is June 3. Each state
convention must be held not less than
thirty or more than sixty days pre-
vious. Hence no state convention can
be held earlier than April or later
than Maya. The district conventions
may be held at any time within the
fifteen days prior to the meeting of
the state convention of the state with
in which they belong, but for these
also twenty days notice must be given.
Therefore, as they must meet at least
one day prior to the state convention,
the call for district conventions could
not issue earlier than March IA and
must not be postponed later than
April 10. The former date is one
limit, on the assumption that the state
convention were called for the earliest
date on which it could be held; the
latter is the other limit, on the as
sumption that the state convention
will be called for the latest day on
which it could be held.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1884-03-26
Thirty One Carloads OF Corn for the
Ohio Flood Sufferers.

WICHITA, Kan, March 1S..-A solid train
consisting of thirty-one cars loaded with
corn, which was contributed by the farmers
of Sedgwick county and the business men of
this city to the sufferers in the Ohio river
valley has left this city for Cincinnati.
The train, which was decorated with
bright colors and bunting, moved off
amid the cheers Of hundreds of per-
sons, and the enlivening music of brass
band. Each car was furnished with two car
toons, one upon each side, measuring twenty
eight feet in length. Each subject was varied
and suggestive, with appropriate notices.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1884-03-26

AS labor is an expensive element,
any method of reducing this item
should be reasonably adopted. There
is no danger Of wearing out the soil If
high system of farming is adopted,
and while the expenses are thereby
leSsoned the production will be great
w increased. Southern World.
\ correspondent Of the Fargo Re
publican is satisfied that if the wild
grass and hay which is destroyed an
nually by fire could be utilized and
turned into milk, butter, beef, mutton
and wool, that cost very little, and are
plenty everywhere in Northern Dako-
ia, it would be more profitable than
the wheat crop. Instead of the profits
ofwheat going to pay for the machin-
cry, horses and working expenses, and
sent out Of the Territory, if collected
into stock and dairy products it might
remain at home.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1884-03-26

COLUMBIA, S. c., March pa remarka
able discovery has been made in Chester
county. For some time a rumbling sound
has proceeded from the plantation of Nicholas
Calven, and two days ago the location from
which the noise emanated was found.
From an opening in the ground smoke
was seen issuing in considerable vol
ume, and for quite a surrounding
distance the heat is great. The negroes of
the neighborhood are in state of wild ex-
element, and firmly believe the day of
judgment is near at hand. The white in
habitants are also unable to account for the
phenomenon. A party of diggers worked
with pick and spade to ascertain the cause
Of the incipient volcano, but were forced
to desist in consequence of the intensity of
the heat and the volume Of smoke. Many
residents believe it to be an actual volcano,
and others assert it to be a geyser, judging
from the vapors and the surrounding
moisture.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1884-03-26
REPORT OF THE CONDITION
OF THE
STEVENS COUNTY BANK,

It Morris, in the State of Minnesota, at the
lose of business on the 18th day of March,
SS4:
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1884-03-26
SCIENTIFIC MISCELLANY.

The action of the arc electric light
in fading colors is similar to that of
the sun, according to Mons. DecauX,
but has only one-fourth of the power.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1884-03-26

DETROIT, March 81.
Wheat-Cash, and March, SlO3I; April,
S1.O4; May, Sl.05M; June, $1.O6sl; No. 2 res
cash, 1857; No. white, 9411ac. Corn-No.
2 cash, Sc Oats-No. 2white, 39c bid;
No g 37SIc
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1884-08-29
Security of Farming.

While the commercial world around
him is upset by discord, and disturbed by
financial panic as at present, it is source
of no small comfort to the farmer that he
can look on unappalled, fearing no danger
to himself. and that even the outmost
edges of the cyclone do not reach him.
That is, provided he is true farmer,
true to himself and true to those depend
ent upon him. If he is one, we mean, who
tills his own land, gives no liens, and lives
upon the resources of his farm without
going much in debt. No other is true
farmer. Farming has it's drawbacks, it's
rough labor and days of heavy toll. 1t has
many things that are repellant to silk
stockings and kid gloves, but it is safe
business. This gives it its greatest charm.
A home and a living belong to the true
farmer by divine right.
Take courage, then, ye toil-laden and
weary plodder. 1t is better to rest under
your own vine and fig tree with poverty
and toll for your companions, than to float
a waif on the uncertain tide of CONNER
cial life, only to be wrecked on the rock of
beggary in some financial whirl-wind.
Pity and commiserate the merchant whose
risks are so much greater and appalling
than your own, be commended with your
lot and your farm and strike with stronger
arm to help the world and raise your
brother who has suffered.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1884-08-29
Locked in her own Trunk.

There was an exciting scene recently
in the Park Theatre, Newark, N. j., after
the performance of the "Mascotte' by
the Grau Opera Company. Miss Minnie
Figuran after DOMINIC street ATTIRE went
to the wardrobe.room to put her costume
in big trunk. She lost her balance and
fell into the trunk. the lid Of which closed
with spring lock, the key of which was
in Miss Figuran's pocket.-There was no.
body IN the wardrobe-room, the air in the
trunk was growing dense, and therefore
the imprisoned lady thought she would
die of suffocation before help would ar
rive. She screamed Justify and pounded
on the lid and sides of the trunk until she
was exhausted. just as she was about to
give up in despair Miss Jennie Pierce
came into the room.
"Minnie! Minnie!'' she shouted ::
"where are YOU. What has happened 2"
"O-o-oh oil I'm IN this big trunk"
the imprisoned girl replied, with an effort.
"Get.ge-get me out qu-quick or I'll de-
Miss Pierce swooned and Miss Figuran
screamed as loud as she could, and several
men from the dressing-room quickly re-
sponded. AS it was feared that the i'm
prisoned singer would be asphyxiated sew
eral holes were bored in the trunk to ad-
NIT air. Then the lid of the trunk was
pried open and the perspiring and badly
frightened Miss Figuran was lifted out in
wilted condition. She was removed to
her room at the Park House, where the
members of the company board during
the opera season they are giving here.
81 was awfully scared when fell into
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1884-08-29
Marriage in China.

I had not been at the hotel in Hong
kong five minutes before my attention
was distracted by a terrific noise. Rush
ing to the front balcony I was just in
time to see quite remarkable wedding
procession. At first, from the noise and
general style or tie affair, thought it
was funeral, but soon discovered the
difference. FIRST came dozen must
clans who were beating gongs and blow
ing fish horns, each apparently without
any reference to.the rest Then followed
company of men and boys bearing flags
and lanterns, after which came series
of gilded tables with deliberately carved
and painted canopies over them, and all
sorts of eatables upon them.
The display of fruit was quite Tempt
ing, and longed for slice of the roast
pig and the roast sheep. But there were
also native dishes. which, by experiment,
l found to be far from appetizing.
Thus far, everything was arranged just
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1884-08-29
1oetrp.
In the Afternoon.

You in the hammock; and near by,
Was trying to read, and to swing you, too;
And the green of the sward was so kind to the eye
And the shade of the naples SO cool End blue,
That often looked from the book to you
To say as much, with sigh.
You in the hammock. The book we'd brought
From the parlOr- to read in the open air
Something of love and of Launcelot
And Guinevere, believe, was there
But the afternoon. it was far more fair
Than the poem was, thought.
You in the hammock: and on and on
droned and droned through the rhythmic stuff
But with always half Of my vision gone
Over the top Of the rage-enough
To caressingly gaze at you swathed in the fluff
OF your hair and your odorous 'lawn."
You In the hammock-and that was a year
Fully year ago. guess
And what do we care for their Guinevere
And her Launcelot and their lordliness!
You in the hammock still, and-yeS-
Kiss me again, my dear!
James Whitconb Riley.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1884-08-29

Mrs. Mary Stillwell Edison, wife of the
inventor, Thomas Alva Edison, died sud-
denly at a. m., Saturday, August 9th, at
her late residence at Menlo Park, N. J.
She was 20 years of age and leaves survi-
wing her three children. The story of her
marriage to Mr., Edison is singularly
strange and romantic one. When he first
formed her acquaintance he was about IS
years of age. He had just invented the
chemical telegraph, by means of which
could be transmitted. he claimed, on a
sidgle wire, 5000 words minute. The
telegraph, notwithstanding this, however,
became subservient to the Morse system.
While working on the chemical telegraph
he employed several young women to
punch the holes in the paper. Among
them was Miss Mary Stillwell. One day
he was standing behind her chair examin-
ing telegraphic instrument.
'Mr. Edison,'' remarked Miss Stlllwell,
suddenly turning around, 81 can always
tell when you are behind or near me-
"How do you account for that ?" me-
chanicalIy asked Mr.. Edison, still absorbed
in his work.
81 don't know, I am sure," she quietly
answered; shut I seem to feel when you
are near me-"
''Miss Stillwell, said Mr.. Edison, turn
ing round now in his turn and looking his
interlocutor in the face, 1--we been think
ing considerably Of you of late, and if you
are willing to have me I'd like to marry
you."
''You astonish me-" exclaimed Miss
Stlllwell. I'll never"
''I know you never thought I would be
your wooer." interrupted Mr.. Edison,
''but think over my proposal, Miss Still
we'll, and talk it over with your mother"
Then, he added in the same off-hand, bus
iness-like way, as though he might be ex-
perimenting upon new mode of court
ship: LET me know as early as possible,
and if you consent to marry me, and your
mother is willing. we can be married by
next Tuesday"
This was the extent of Mr.. Edison's
courtship. 1t is hardly necessary to add
that the highly favored lady laid the
abrupt proposal before her mother.
''Ma has consented" she told Mr.. Edi-
son the next day.
That's all right" said Mr.. Edison in
reply. I'VE will be married a week from
to-day"
And so it was. The two were married
in week and day from the beginning of
Mr.. Edison's novel and preciptate cour t.
ship. In connection with his marriage,
however, a story is told quite as singular.
but fully in keeping with the one already
given touching his courtship. It is
said that directly following the mar
riage he entered his laboratory in his
wedding suit. and, hastily throwing his
coat on bench, commenced work.
why. surely you are not going to work
on your wedding night ?" demonstrated
his chief assistant.
''Suppose it is ?" he quickly answered,
setting to work with renewed zeal ''the
Gold and Stock company don't care for
that. They want their instruments to-
morrow, and they We got to have them,
marriage or no marriage; so here goes"
The wedding trip of Mr.. Edison ran
into the mysteries Of inventions. His
welded life, however, is said to have been
a singularly happy one.
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Death of Mrs. Eds on.

COURTSHIP AND HAPPY MARRIED
LIFE.
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that trunk" Miss Flguran said. "and L
thought would die of fright when dis
covered that the lid was locked. don't
know how it happened, but the first l
knew I was sitting within that trunk l
thought my time had come, but I am all
right now and will sing tonight"
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1884-08-29
DEALERS AND
CONSUMERS OF PAINTS.

Read the Following for Yourself
We have now In stock the largest and best stock
of Paints ever brought to this section, manufac
tured by Lucas & Co., the Oldest paint house in
Philadelphia.
These Paints are guaranteed to give entire salts
faction, and can be furnished in any tint or shade
desired at prices to suit the times. saving of Is
per cent can be made by their use, and they are
always ready for immediate use presenting a
smooth, elastic durable and glossy surface. 1t does
not crack or become loosened from the materia
upon which it is used. Read the following guaran
ee,
PHILADELPHIA, PA.
March &c. 1882.
Messrs. Berkeley d Co., stanton, Va
DEAR SIRs-We have not as yet found it neces
sary to issue printed guarantee for our Liquid
aints, regarding our position and reputation with
he trade as sufficient assurance that we would not
place on the market an inferior article particularly
under our brand. We however will cheerfully fol
low the expedient which has been resorted to by
manufacturers to introduce their goods by stating
at we will REFUND THE MONEY OR RE-
PAINT any work with English lead and boiled OF
we believe is orthodoxy on which paint has been
used that you feel well satisfied has proved itsel
inferior, If further guarantees are required you
may give them on our authority, but we do not
think you will ever hear of one authentic case of
trouble arising thro the use of our paints.
Yours truly,
JNO. LUCAS & CO.
These paints may be obtained by wholesale and
retail from
BERKELEY & WALTERS.
june2 Staunt0n.Va
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1884-08-29

HAY FORKS.-The Fitzhugh Hay Elevator and
Ill Fork, best in the world. Sample erected
on exhibition at office of
iuly4 LYNN & GO.