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Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1884-04-23
A MeIancholy Vanderbilt.
New York Letter.

Young George Fl. Vanderbilt grows more
melancholy every day. He has study on
the second floor of his fathers mansion,
which looks out over Fifty-frst street, where
he spends most of his time. He is quiet and
very reserved, and resolutely shuns society.
He has not attended any of his fathers enter
tainments this year. His time is passed en-
tirely with books, Of which he has large
collection in his rooms. He affects ill-health,
and is the least popular member of the Van
derbilt family. Most of the Vanderbilts are
happy. It is said that George is melancholy
enough for the whole family. According to
reports, the youth has literary aspirations,
but he has as yet done nothing toward graf
ifying them.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1884-04-23
strange Coincidence.
Texas Siftinps.

lexaS SlItlngS.
elbow stupid am" remarked Birdie Nc
Hennepin, languidly, executing at the same
time quite respectable yawn act.
'That's true" remarked Gus. DeSmith,
rather impulsively.
'.Sir!" exclaimed Birdie, ''you are imperti-
nent."
''But you yourself just now asserted that
you were stupid"
81 only said SO without thinking said
p;-d;e net1llantly.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1884-04-23
Car-COnductOr Attachments.
Chicago News.

Brooklyn car conductors are now obliged to
wear watches set into the fare-recording ap-
paratus swung from their necks. The faces
of these are big and plain, covered only with
thick glass By these the passengers can tell
the time readily. The conductors complain
that sometimes passengers catch hold of and
turn them around, like as if they were
wooden men, in order to see what time it is.
They also begin to think that the public will
not consider a man fit to run car unless he
has got a calendar stitched on the back of his
hat, thermometer hanging from one but
tonhole, and a city directory hooked to a
strap around his wrist.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1884-04-23

toid me, and, possibly, the second is only
an addition made by rumor to the truth.
This young mans father, himself Harvard
graduate, hired man, also an alumnus, to
take his sons examination. The deception
would seem to be so easy that it is strange
that it has not been tried before, as, indeed,
it may have been. In the present case the
student could not be expelled, as not having
passed his examination, he has never been a
member of the college"
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1884-04-23
Two for q Quarter,

TUCK.
He was smoking fine, full-favored Ha-
vana when he met his friend
"Have cigar?" he inquired politely.
Thanks" said the other gratefully, taking
and lighting the proffered weed.
After few experimental puffs, however,
the friend removed the cigar from his lips,
and looking at it doubtfully said, with very
evident abatement of gratitude in his tone:
s'What do you pay for these cigars9"
''Two for quarter" replied the original
proprietor of both weeds, taking his own
cigar out Of his mouth and looking at it with
considerable satisfaction, "this cost me 20
cents and that s."
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1884-04-23
A New swear word.
[Chicago News.1

INniOt15O 1NO'V'J
Gov Hamilton complains that he can do
nothing that is not criticised by "some con-
centrated representative Of the press" Is the
governor trying to squeeze a new swear
word into the language? 1t won't do, gov
ernor, it won't do. Do you suppose man
putting up stovepipe is going to stop all
work to say: Concentrate the concentrated
thing to concentration"
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1884-04-23
REQUIEsCAT.
Matthew Arnold.I

Matthew Arnold.I
Strew on her roses, roses,
And never spray of yewl
In quiet she reposes;
All! would that I did too.
Her mirth the world required;
She bathed it in smiles of glee,
But her heart was tired, tired,
And now they let her be.
Her life was turning, turning,
In mazes Of heat and sound;
But for peace her soul was yearning,
And now peace laps her round.
Her cabin'd, ample spirit,
1t f1uttered and failed Of breath,
Tonight it doth inherit
The vastly hall of death.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1884-04-23
Chanfrau and Salvini.

Boston Globe
The following is told by an aged actor about
Mr.. Frank Chanfrau: The comedian arrived
in St Louis one Saturday morning in readi-
ness to open his engagement there ON Mon
day night Salvin, the tragedian, was just
finishing weeks engagement, and Chanfrau
went to the matinee to see him act. The
members of both companies were staying at
the same hotel and met at dinner that even
ing. Mr.. Chanfrau and his wife sat at the
table'next to Salvini, and facing him. Mr..
Chanfrau was just eating his soup when his
wife, with the characteristic tact of her sex,
said in awhiSper to her husband:
Frank, you ought to say something to
him."
"Whatn say!" whispered Mr.. Chanfrau.
Say, went to see you this afternoonw
Il went to see you this afternoon" said Mr..
Chanfrau, in loud voice
Salvini, who knows no English, bowed and
smiled graciously.
81 canuot express my admiration" whis-
pered Mrs. Chanfrau.
MIR. Chanfrau repeated in a loud voice.
Il was delighted" prompted his wife.
81 was delighted" shouted her husband.
just at this moment Mrs. Chanfrau discov-
cred that her husband was distributing
spoonful of soup over his countenance.
wipe off your chin" she whispered.
wipe off your chin" shouted Chanfrau.
There was no more dinner that day. Mr..
Chanfrau afterward told his wife that when
he did not know his part he would not get her
to prompt him again.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1884-04-23
Reasons Why Actresses Retain Their
Maiden Names.
TTn4o

The practice Of actresses retaining their
maiden names for theatre uses after they are
married has often been criticised, not only
because it is misleading but also because some
think it has an immoral tendency. Many
young men fell in love with some divinity OF
the stage, only to have their affection damp
ened by the after-knowledge that the charmer
is wife, oftentimes mother, and straight
way feel that they have been imposed upon.
There are two reasons for the retention Of the
miss !" The public finds youth and the sin
gle condition more fascinating than the mar
ried state, and actresses know it, and
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1884-04-23
w. X. CASTOR,
Atty for said Assignee,
l2t7 st. Paul, MINI.
LAND OFFICE AT BENSON, MINT
AIn,.nl, 1901

March 81, 1884.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim,
and that said proof will be made before the
Clerk of Court for Stevens county at Morris
Minnesota, on May 29th, 1884, viz: John
Keidel Homestead Application No. 1887 and and
additional homestead application NO. 9.Z5
for the VIZ NEl1 and NEA NE X Section IA,
Town 124, range 43 Minnesota.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cult1Va-
ton ofsaid land, viz: George Farwell, Daniel
Horgan, Ole C, Hanson, and A. A. Stone, all
of Morris, Stevens county: Minnesota.
Is d. S. HALL, Register.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1884-04-23
New Features for Common Schools.


The CURRENT
1t is Mr.. William Blaikie's idea to make
every common school a gymnasium and to
encourage physical training systematically.
1t is very interesting to note the progress in
this matter among educational institutions
everywhere. The employment of military
features, once only occasional among colleges,
is now frequent among ordinary private
schools, in many of which have been also
established welEequipped rooms for GYM
nastic instruction. The result Of the intro
duction of both these features is beneficial in
every way, particularly in developing a
most desirable esprit de corps among stu
dents and in giving rational play to the
physical exuberance Of children, who with
out such diversions are prone to seek in
other directions such physical exercise ms is
not compatible with their faithful Observance
Of school duty.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1884-04-23

LAND OFFICE AT L EKGUS II Aii,o' w Nk>''{
March 10, 1884.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has q led notice of his intention
TO make final proof Iii support lf bis claim,
and that said proof will be made before the
Clerk of Court for Stevens county, at Morris,
minnesota, on May 10, 1884, viz: Albert b.
Williams. Pre-emption D. $. No. 3775, for the
NWI of SE4 and lot I, section Is, town l26
north, of range Al west 5th j. M, Mimi.
He names the following Witnesses TO prove
ton of said land, viz: l.. D. Perkins, William
Reed, Edmond Horn and Samuel b. Smith,
all of Morris, Stevens county, Minnesota.
ia b. y, JOHNSON, Register.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1884-04-23
r. N. JOHNSON, Register.


LAND OFFICE AT FERGUS FALLS, MINN-l
March 10, 1891.
Notice is hereby given that the following
to make final proof in support of his claim,
and that said proof will be made before the
Clerk Of Court for stevens county, at MOTIFS,
Minnesota, on May 18th, 1884, viz: Friedrich
VIM. Bach, homestead application No. $500, for
the SEA section q, town l25 north, OF range
43 west 9Th PM, Mimi,
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultiVa-
tion of said land, viz: Charles A. Pepper,
Peter Pierce, William Walterstof and Lewis
J. Schlattmann, all of Morris, stevens coun-
ty, Minnesota.
~ r. N. JOHNSON, Register.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1884-04-23

March %, 1884.
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim,
and that said proof will be made before the
Clerk of Court for Stevens county at MOTIFS
Minnesota, on May 10th, 1884, viz: Jacob
Wendt, homestead application No. 1854, for
the NJ NE1l section 81, town l26 N, of range
AZ w. 5th P. NJ, Minnesota.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultiva-
ton of, said land viz: Andrew Wilson, John
Wilson, Julius Zahl and Hannibal IL. ELS
II b. n. JOHNSON, Register.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1884-04-23
Fraudulent Ereshme,,

A Boston letter to The Philadelphia Press
reports that singular fraud has just been
unearthed at Harvard: at was found" says
the correspondent, "that in the present fresh
man class were two students who had
hs''od some one to pass the examinations
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1884-04-23
I,Nn OFFICE AT FERGUS FALLS, MIMI
i'TA- March II. 1884,

Notice is hereby given That The iolIoWins
named settler has filed notice OF her intention
and thas said proof will be made before the
Clerk of Court for stevens county, at Morris,
minnesota, on May lst, 1884,, viz: Jennie
II, NWII section 90, town l25 north, of range
Al west 5th p. NJ, Mimi.
She names the following witnesses to prove
her continuous residence upon and cultiva-
ton of said land, viz: christopher Olson,
Andrew Larson, Nels Hagen and Thomas
Thomason, all of Morris, Stevens county,
Minnesota. ,,
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1884-04-23
The Largest in .ae World.

There will be shortly shown i'll New York
window the largest photograph in the world.
1t is four and one. half feet nigh ten and one
half long, and weighs with frame and glass,
over 600 pounds. 1t is picture of COM
mandry of Knights Telnp9r of Rochester
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1884-04-23

OBJECT that that would destroy one element
OF attractiveness. and on the other hand
some husbands dislike having it known that
they chiefly live on the salaries of their
wives. The claim is sometimes made that
there are no happy marriages in theatrical
lie, simply because we hear all about the
unfortunate alliances and very little of the
compatible relations. But as matter of
fact the public life of comparatively few
actors and actresses is permitted to invade
the home and private life. 1t is singular that
there should exist belief that human nature
is less fact on the stage than off it, I'M
mindful that it is the person, not the pro-
fession, that indicates difference of character.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1884-04-23
The Perils Of Journalistic Life

Wanted--Four able-bodied men to protect
= .lr-.s,, Those
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-08-28
Roundabout Notes.

Dodgeville Sun: The citizens of
D0dgeville were startled on Monday
last by telegram received from Hon.
owen King, of Helena, conveying the sad
information that John Williamson, of
Dodgeville, was drownded in the Wis
consin river at that place. near the ferry,
on that day, Mr. Williamson and 9TH
erS were in the river bathing, and
he had been admonished not to venture
too far, as the sand banks were treach-
erous and precipitous. He ventured
little too far and'stepping off the sand
bar into the deep, swift current,was I'M
mediately carried away and soon dis
appeared from the sight of his COM
rades. His body was recovered short
time after the accident, which having
occurred on the Sank county side of the
river, an inquest was held in that coun-
ty, and verdict of accidental drown
ing was rendered. The body was
brought to Dodgeville last Tuesday and
Inferred in the family lot in the ceme-
terry here Mr.. Williamson was young
man Is or 20 years of age, and his moth
er and sister now reside in Dodgeville
He was brother to Capt. Williamson,
after whom the Dodgeyille Post of G.
A. X. was named His aged mother
and members of the family have the
sympathy of all
Dubuque Times: 1.-The Democrats
say they are going TO carry New York,
and therefore, the country. This looks
like it: A prominent gentleman of
Port Henry, New York mining town
of 3, 800 inhabitants on Lake Champlain
was in town yesterday, and said he had
counted 1870 of his fellow townsman
who have previously voted the Demo-
cratic ticket who this year will support
Blaine and Logan. They appreciate
the dangers of free trade.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-08-28
France and China.

Hostilities were begun August % by
the bombardment and destruction of the
Foo Chow Arsenal The bombardment
lasted six hours. Seven Chinese gun
boats were sunk. The scenes on the
water were terrible. Foo Chow is the
capital of the province of Fuh Keen,
on the Min River, twenty-five miles
from its mouth. Its population is about
100000. Cotton goods and porcelain
are extensively produced and there are
rich lead mines in the vicinity. A su-
perior quality of black tea is produced
in the province at cost of production
% per cent. less than at Canton. Its
commerce with the ports of China and
Japan and with the Loo Chow Islands
is very large.
The quarrel between France and
China is about the possession of Ton
quin. a part of the Empire of Anam,
over which China claims sovereignty.
French interference began in 1872,
when rebellion in Tonquin threatened
the commercial interests of France.
In 1874 treaty was signed com plying
with the requirements of France This
treaty was not observed and in 1881
hostilities were renewed which ended
in the overthrow of the Anamese gov
eminent Tuduc, the Emperor. having
died of despair, a new King was placed
over the Empire who recognized himself
as subject to French authority All
this time France has quietly ignored
China's claim of suzerainty over Anam,
and it is failure to adjust these rival
claims that has led to the present war.
LATER. French ironclads again
entered the mouth of the Min River on
the afternoon of the 25th, and attacked
the forts. Their fire was returned with
such effect that after an hours engage
ment the French fleet was obliged to
retire. 1t is rumored that China has
made formal declaration of war and
notified the powers to that effect.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-08-28
CITY GUIDE,

10
II d. FARQUHARsON, Proprietor.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-08-28
Iowa Nominations.

Dies MONIES, Aug. 20.-The Republi-
can State Convention was called to
order at.11 q. IN. j. Z. Deliver was
elected temporary chairman The usual
committees were appointed. s. NJ
Clark, editor of the Keokuk Gate CITY.
was elected permanent chairman. Flee
tors from the several districts were an
nounced and the Committee on Creden-
tials reported full delegations present
from every county The Committee on
Permanent Organization reported for
president 5. Nj. Clark, of Lee county;
for secretary, j. Fred. Meyer. of Craw-
ford county. Shortly after ; o'clock
General Sherman entered, when the
whole convention rose to their feet. way
ing handkerchief and hats. The APP
plause was long continued. The conven-
ton then proceeded to ballot for Secre-
tary of State. On the first ballot Frank
ID. Jackson received 314 votes. Two
more ballots were taken, jackson gain
ing on each. On the third he received
400, and was then chosen by acclama-
ton. The other nominations were:
State Treasurer, V. +. Knombly; State
Auditor,J. l.. Brown; Attorney General,
General A. j. Baker; Justice of the SUI
preme Court, j. ii. Rothrock, present
incumbent. Presidential electors were
then chosen. A resolution was adopted
indorsing the nationl Republican plat
form. With reference to state issues
the convention affirmed the state plat
form of 1888. The convention then adj
iourned
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-08-28
Summer Diet.

Philadelphia Ledger: Two good
rules in diet, good in summer or winter,
and at all mes-apparently tritc, be-
cause so often repeated, but still alive
and useful while men live and have
stomachs-m be thus stated: Rule
first is, as the Ledger has often repeat
ed, 1.-The rule of not TOO much. In the
languor of summer one is tempted TO
the use of stimulants more or less hnrt-
full, but all to be included under the
general term of ''irritants" These
create a Fictitious appetite, which de-
mands an over supply of food, and
leaves the eater no better off, so far as
comfort is considered, than he was before
eating. If you dom wish to eat, take
care to eat but little, and that of the
most digestible food, till the desire
comes naturally. just take enough to
support nature, and good digestion will
provide an appetite for the coming meal
times.
Rule second is, the rule of not too
mired. Everybody has smiled at the
story of the innocent young person to
whom settler powder was prescribed,
and who dissolved the separate COM
ponentS IN separate glasses ana Swal-
lowed first one and then the other As
constituent and rebellion arose in his
stomach at the entrance of two such
uncongenial visitors. The truth is,
however, that this experiment is very
often unconsciously repeated IN still
more unpleasant and even dangerous
form. People swallow, without think
ing, and often without knowing, incom-
patible and warning articles of food or
of refreshment at the same meal, and
thus turn their stomachs into chemical
laboratories or fermenting tanks. Such
experiments are sure to make disturb
ance and various internal connections,
disagreeable and perilous in their very
nature. 1t should need no chemical
analysis to tell US this; experience
should be enough.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-08-28
The Purchaser OF Maud =.

The New York Mail and Express
says: The report that Robert Bonner
has bought Maud S, paying Mr. Van
derbilt 100000 the famous trotter
(Si0,00 is the lateSt-stated figure is
taken as an indication that he intends
to retain the distinction of owning the
fastest roadster in the world. and his
purse is long enough to permit such
purchases without perceptible effect up
on its condition. Mr.. Bonner owns a
vacant block on Fifth avenue which is
said to be worth $4,000 600, and he has
other property enough, besides the
Ledger, to make him rich man. He
has paid nearly 800, 600 for fast horses
heretofore, his first purchase being that
of Lantern and Light in 1859 for So
600. He paid $4,000 for Pocahontas.
$50, 900 for Dexter, $4,000 for Edward
Everett, $50, 600 for Startle, $40, 900 for
Edwin Forest and $50, 900 for Rarus.
Dexter's record of 1867 was 2.17s and
that of Rarus in 1873 was 2. 1871. Maud
S. is now 10 years old aud doubtless
she might lower her record of 2093,
were it not rule from which Mr.. Bon
ner has not deviated in more than a
quarter of century never to permit
his horses to appear where gate-money
is to be charged or bets are to be made
on the performances. 1t is not gener-
ally known that Mr.. Bonner's interest
in horses were excited by compliance
with the peremptory order of his physi-
clan, now dead, the brother of Rev. Dr.
John Hall, to purchase horse and take
outdoor exercise If he would escaDe
death from oyerwork
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-08-28
On the Fence.

There is class of people who con-
slider it their mission in life to pass
Judgment on the actions of others, rath-
err than TO act; to criticisc the opinions
and principles of others while they do
not commit themselves as TO opinions
or principles. Politically and editorial
ly they style themselves Independents.
Independent of what? Independent Of
party they claim. But parties represent
principles. Ergo, the term signifies in
dependence of organized principles.
Are such men safe leaders? Will they
do to .'tie to-? The answer TO this
question suggests the story of the boy
who was allowed to accompany his
father to the menagerie. The elephant
at once attracted his attention. He ex-
amined his anatomy carefully, and dis
covering, as he supposed, two tails
eagerly asked his father. Say, Dad,
when that thing starts, which way will
it go?n
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-08-28

The New York Independent has
thrown Cleveland over In the last is
sue august 2D, appears an article by
the Rev. Washington GLADDEN., entitled
The question of the Hour in which
he says, "a large class of Independent
voters is turning away from Governor
Cleveland with sorrow, if not with dis
gust" and again, II do not believe
that the plain people of this country
will regard his offence as yenial or will
deliberately consent that man with a
name so FURNISHED should occupy their
chief seat of honor Last of all to ac-
cept such candidate will be those In
dependent voters who were intending. a
few weeks ago. to east their votes for
Governor Cleveland. The same issue
contains an editorial headed The crisis
and our Duty in which the editor says
that the conditions have wholly changed
since the Independent conference, and
boldly denounces Cleveland as a man
whose private character units him to
fill the high Office of president.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-08-28
Testimony of one who knnws.

Senator Dawes, of Massachusetts,
says the following of James &. Blaine:
IL had been in Congress six years when
Mr. Blaine came into public lift, and |
have known him from that day TO this
intimately, both in his private life and
in his public course. | have watched
his career, and think that | am able
to Judge whether a man is honest in
public life or not. and | should be false
to my duty and to the truth if | did
not declare my solemn conviction that
there is no man in public life whose
public and private character is more
free from stain than Mr.. Baine's. |
have known him thoroughly; | have
summered and wintered him. / have
been on intimate term of friendship
with him; have differed with him on
political questions; have quarrelled
with him and have confided in and trust
ed in him. believe him to have been
actuated by the purest motives in all
his public acts, and 10 be ambitious to
connect his name with an administra-
ton of the Government that shall com
prehend the grand possibilities before
the American people, and shall assert
the powers of the republic wherever its
flag floats. make no reserve in this
Endorsement of Mr.. Blame. | draw no
distinction between private character
and public life
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-08-28

In pursuance Of law and due notice given by
the Secretary Of state to me directed and deliv-
cred,