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Morris tribune., 1884-06-11
Encourage the Birds.

War is being waged by farmers
against all birds, except q few popular
songsters, and most boys are taught
that birds and birds nests are their
rightful prey. These little creatures
do some damage it must be admitted.
They will pick up seed that has not
been we'll covered, but that ought to
teach the farmer to SOW his seeds
more carefully. They will feast upon
the ripe grain, and sometimes destroy
more than they eat; Ibut the farmer
seldom considers that he might not
have had any grain to harvest, were
it not for these same featnered intrud-
ers. During the time between sowing
and harvesting, birds must live upon
something besides grain, and l fancy
that farmers seldom think that some
thing is principally insects, and the
eggs ofinsects. They rear their young
on these, and one can hardly estimate
the immense number of insects thus
destroyed. Were it not for this safe
guard that nature has kindly furnished
us in the form of the feathered race,
the world would according to the best
calculations, be completely overrun in
a few years ofuninterrupted propaga-
ton, with crawling, singing pests.
Birds have an important work to do,
and we should aid them with all the
means at our command; certainly we
cannot afford to destroyour protectors.
| Every farmer should teach his chill
dren to cherish and protect their feath-
| cred friends. Encourage the birds
and children too, by building bird
houses about the farm buildings.
Teach the boys to build these houses
and thus serve two purposes at once
accustoming them to the use of tools
and imbuing their minds with humane
sentiments. Many a farm home
knows naught Ofmusic, but that which
floats on the air from natures own
orchestra. Let us have all the sweet
sounds we can, to soften and tighten
our rural tOils.-W. D. BOYNTON in
American Agriculturist.
Morris tribune., 1884-06-11
The Evening Session.
LOGAN'S NAME PRESENTED.

LOGANS NAME PRESENTED.
The roll of states was then called for NOM
nations for vice president When Illinois
was reached, Senator Plumb, OF Kansas,
took the platform amid great applause
By the terms of the resolution of Il Q
convention, the time of the speaker had been
abridged, but in the time allotted him he had
spoken enough. The people knew the man
he named. His name was John A. Logan.
enator Lee, of Pennsylvania, also sal
few words in support of the nomination, ard
Horr, of iichigan, rose in his place on the
floor and gave support to the nomination in
the name # thu great army of men who
stayed at home during the war, as we'll as in
the name Of the state of Michigan.
Blair. If West Virginia, evoked prolonged
applause iv supporting Logan in the name
of 80, 900 Conf 9derate sold ers Of that state.
Robinson, Of Ohio, moved to suspend the
rules and nominate Logan by reclamation.
The motion was carried, both the yeas and
nays being very weak.
The convention at this time was in con
fusion, and even the arrival ON the scene Of
the banners and eagle, which did service in
the afternoon failed to rekindle any of the
old enthusiasm In fact, not cheer greetel
the result.
Mckinley, OF Ohio, moved the appoint
ment of committee to apprise the candi-
dates of their nomination. Congressman
Davis, of Illinois, demanded that the roll be
called ON Logan's nomination., and it was
called accordingly. The idea of roll call
met the approval of the galleries, and each
chairman, as he announced the vote of his
delegation, was cneered as heartily as though
an exciting contest was in progress Wis
consin voted for Logan and for Lucius
Fairchild, the latter being received with
prolonged Kissing.
Massachusetts, only cast II votes, and
George William Curtis, in behalf of New
York, asked them to make the count. The
Wisconsin delegation withdrew their votes
for Fairchild and gave 10 for Logan.
New York being called a second time,
Curtis responded with 60 for Logan, 6 for
Gresham and for Foraker.
Total number of votes polled for Logan,
7T9. The nomination was made unanimous
this time amid great applause.
When quiet was restored, a motion to adj
journ sine die was put and carried, and the
vast audience began to dispense.
Morris tribune., 1884-06-11
Washlngton,s Eoorny Mansion.

Washington Republican,.
Along Newspaper Row the ordinary form
of salutation is, "Got anythings" The usual
answer is, "Not line" But occasionally
the correspondent addressed does have bit
of news and communicates it, Then the
other correspondent is happy and makes
special despatch Of what he learns The
truth of the statements made is never ques-
toned Mr. John 3. Mccarthy of The Bal
timore Sun understood this and took advant-
age Of the confding nature of the young men
who send news from Washington. He
evolved from his inner consciousness far
reaching confidence game which should
stake in" the people of every state in the
Union. 1t was last Thursday. The first
correspondent to say, "Got anythlng| to
him was gentleman from Georgia. YES"
said Mccarthy, DIVE got little thing.
Make good paragraph for Georgia paper"
"What is it?'
"a party of young ladies from Georgia
went to Mount Vernon yesterday. don't
know all their names, but Miss Laura Speer
and Miss Jessie Hammond were among them.
Miss Speer is fine singer, and the other
young ladies are musical They organized a
little concert in the Georgia room Of the
Washington mansion, and delightfully."- enter
tanned the numerous visitors"
The Georgia correspondent was glad and
made his paragraph. The next person to
question Mccarthy was an Indiana CORE
spondent Exactly the same conversation
took place between them, except that Georgia
was changed to Indiana, and the young
ladies were Miss Holman and Miss Callsins.
When a New York correspondent met him,
of course the concert was given by party of
young ladies from New York in the New
York room of the mansion. So the thing
went on, and, according to Mccarthy, taking
them all together, there must have been
several hundred daughters and young lady
cousins of congressman and senators at
Mount Vernon last Wednesday.
The result of McCarthy's little scheme was
that the people of nearly every state in the
Union read in their home newspapers on
Friday morning that the rooms in the Wash
ington mansion named after their states were
filled with tic music of the sweet voices of
young ladies from ,'.,,eeir own states last
Wednesday afternoon
Morris tribune., 1884-06-11
A. a. Stone,
Against
HENRY HUTCuINS,
Justice of the Peace.
LAND OFFICE AT BENSON, MINI,


Notice is hereby given that the following
named heir has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his deceased
Fathers claim, and that said proof will be
made before the Clerk of Court for Stevens
county at Morris. Minnesota, on July 25th'
1884, viz: Ericlx T.. Solve, only son and heir
of Erick Erickson. deceased, homestead APP
plication No. 7749, for the MEL SW11 and
NW4 SE4 section Il, Town l2i, Range IL.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his Fathers continuous residence upon, and
cultivation of, said land up to time of his
Hans Snippen and Robert b. Macarthur, ali
of Hancock. Stevens county Minnesota.
q u. S. HALL, Register.
Morris tribune., 1884-06-11
More Local Fairs Need ed.

We have, perhaps. enough Of great
eXpositions, national fairs, State fairs,
ETC., to give vent to the enterprise OF
the leaders in industry, and as nuclei
for the numerous demoralizing side
shows that cluster around these larger
gatherings. But do we have enough
Of small local fairs and industrial
shows which come within the reach
both as to distance and productions
of the ordinary farmer and his wife,
his sons and daughters? In Great
Britain and especially in Scotland,
each neighborhood has its "Poultry
Show" or its "Flower Show" to
which the neighbors contribute the
best samples of their own products,
and they stand q chance of being
awarded honors which would be en-
tirely out of their reach at the greater
fairs. Every farmer can go and see
what his neighbors are doing and thus
an emulation is aroused which the
more extensive fair can never awaken.
The hard-worked plodding farmer
says he has no time to bother with
fairs and prize stock, and choice fruits
and fancy flowers, and it is true if he
has to compete with persons of wealth
and leasure who make these part of
their avocation. But most of ordinary
contributors have time and pride
enough to keep abreast with those
whom they recognize as their peers.
While it is neither profitable nor hon
orable to do anything poorly, every
person ought to have something in
which he takes especial pride; if a
farmer, it may be his horses or his
hens, his potatoes, or even his roses
the wife or daughter may excel with
her bread, ner house plants, or her
decorative work. If one has a "hobby''
it need not encroach upon the more
regular duties and he Will be sure to
find time for it; he will take as much
pleasure in it as in all the other work
He will be furnished with the litera-
ture of that subject, and be recognized
by his neighbors as an authority and
a success in that department, and by
this effort will receive valuable dis
cipline and uplifting of character. He
will be able to make that department
of the local fair interesting, while he
will be better fitted to contribute to
the other departments also. In the
British fairs, already referred to, the
young men have athletic sports and
contests which add interest to the oc-
casion and also stimulate q pride in
the manly physique which is much
needed by our American youth. Our
county fairs do not fill the bill; while
important and useful their territory is
too extensive, their plan to elaborate,
their machinery too complicated and
expensive, and their occurrence too
rare. The township would be better
division of territory for the gathering
we have in mind, or better still, a
neighborhood defined by common
consent. w. J. M.-American Agri-
culturist.
Morris tribune., 1884-06-11
job Printing in All Styles, at
Tribune Office
LAND OFFICE AT BENSON, MINI,
MORRIS, MINNESOTA.

Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
70 make final proof in support of his claim,
anu that SAID proof will be made before the
Clerk ofCourt for Stevens county Mt Morris
minnesota. on July 2ith, 1884, viz: Frank
Johnson, homestead application No. 996l for
124, Range H.
he names the following witnesses to prove
ms continuous residence upon, and cuitiva-
I Iol S$slu land. viz: L. %. Newell, Thomas
Reilly, Thomas Colahan and John Carey. all
OF Morris, Stevens county, Minnesota.
a ID. S. HALL, Register.
Morris tribune., 1884-06-11

From observations extending over
period of eighteen years, it appears
that an unusually heavy or late fall of
snow in the northwestern Himalayas
is followed by a season of draught in
northwestern and western India, and
vice versa, dry northwestern land
winds being produced during the
summer months as an effect of the
presence of unmelted snow in the
mountains. During the spring of 1883
it became evident that the outer
ranges of the Himalays contained an
unusual quantity of snow, and on June
I'd warning forecast of dry sum-
mer was published. This forecast is
shown to have been justified by the
event. the rainfall in July and August
over large portion of India having
been much below the average.
Morris tribune., 1884-06-11
ACTIVITY IN REAL ESTATE

began last year and more sales were made
than in the previous two years Of the city's
growth, and there has been a healthful, grad
ual advance in the price of city property, and
every one has made money by operating il
springs business and an advance in prices.
There are opportunities to invest in rea
estate which VIII produce handsome returns
and money used in the erection OF buildings
avail yourself of the opportunities presented
in new country and a rapidly growing city
and wish any reliable information in refer.
ence to Pierre, it will be gladly furnished by
addressing 23m6
Morris tribune., 1884-06-11

During the latter part of the ballot the
telegraph had been busy on the question of
the vice presidency. Logan was telegraphei
70 asking him il he would take second place;
also Gresham. Chaffee telegraghed Logan
that ii he refused Lincoln would get the vice
presidency. The Illinois senator answered
that his friends were authorized to do as they
thought best.
The excitement was so great that for some
time no one could be heard, but as soon as it
became quiet enough Burleigh, of New York,
moved that the nomination be made unani-
NOUS Sabin, Of Minnesota seconded the
nomination.
The motion to make unanimous was car.
ried and the convention adjourned to 8
o'clock D. III
Morris tribune., 1884-06-11

Robert T, Lincoln received vote from
Kentucky, . from New Jersey, and
from North Carolina.
Gen. Sherman received 2 votes from
Michigan. Number Of votes cast S1s
necessary to choice, 40. There being nc
choice the convention proceeded to take
SECOND BALLOT.
Now the Blaine gains began to show up,
AMI when the tally was made he had III
creased his vote by 1411s, and stood $40 This
increase was vociferously cheered by his ad-
herents.
The ballot resulted:
Morris tribune., 1884-06-11

Unless Mr.. Tilden absolutely refuses
to run he will undoubtedly be the
Democratic nomee. The fact that he
is not likely to live beyond the third
Of November is an agreeable one to the
party. The Democrats would like the
benefit of the mental vigor the sage
of Gramercy Park used to have with
out having a sensible man at the head
Of affairs after election is over.
Morris tribune., 1884-06-11
LAND OFFICE AT FERGUS FALLS, MINI,

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 July 2lst, 1884, viz: Ole j.
FallS, homestead application No. 7S4i, for the
Sci section l2 town 1875 north, of range II
west 9Th p. NJ, Minnesota.
He names the following witnesses to prove
her continuous residence upon and cultiva-
ton of said land, viz: John House, E. G..
Van Horn, Frank Tmith and L. d. Perkins,
all of Morris, Stevens Co., MINI.
"a B. n. JOHNSON, Register.
Morris tribune., 1884-06-11

The faculties for the State Normal
Schools for the coming year are as fol-
lows:
Winona-Irwin Shepard, president,
mental science school economy and
didactics; T. III. Kirk, institute con-
ductor and physical science; Martha
Breckbill, geography, physiology,
philosophy of education; Kate L.
Sprague, mathematics; Vienna Dodge
industrial drawing and penmanship;
John M. Holzinger, curator of museum
and natural history; Ada l.. Mitchell,
vocal music and voice culture; Anna
G. Tokens, librarian and assistant in
English branches; Jeanette McCool
critic teacher in model school; Mary
e.. Sykes, same Belle Thomas, same.
Mankato: Edward Soaring, president;
j. T. McCleary, institute conductor
and mathematics: A. f. Bechdolt,
physical science; Miss I'll. M. Phillips,
Morris tribune., 1884-06-11
LAND OFFICE AT HENSON, MIMI

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 ut Morris
Minnesota on July 18th, 1884, viz: Edward
Casey, Homestead Application No. 1854, for
the NIIti Section Is, Town 49, Range 10.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultiva-
ton of said land, viz: Thomas Reilly, Thorn
rs Larlzin, Augustus Larllin and Henry
Schrapps, all of Morris, Stevens Co., MINI.
% d $. II Ill. Register.
Morris tribune., 1884-06-11

A steam plow was successfully tes-
ted near Fargo short time ago. The
Philadelphia times draws this in
ference from the event: The main adj
vantage, of course, is in the fact that
by this saving great many men are
freed from manual labor and sent in
to politics, while two-thirds of the
agriculturist's capital is left for free
speculation.
Morris tribune., 1884-06-11

Persons holding second grade GER
tificates will hereafter be admitted to
class c in the state Normal schools
without examination. Graduates of
state high schools will be admitted to
the Professional course without eX-
animation.
Morris tribune., 1884-06-11

Detroit Surprise: The democracy's
days for running the national govern
ment expired in 1860, and for twenty
four long years since then it has only
struggled in vain to regain it's lost
power. 1t has had it's periodical fits,
held it's occasional conventions and
yet has gaind no strength from those
coming upon the scene of action in
which it can glory. 1t has been ILL
fated in having its good men die early
and committing gross error in bury
ing its best leaders among the rubbish
in the party's garnet. What strength
it can hope to gain as party by the
methods pursued at the state conven-
ton held last week in st. Paul is some
what beyond ordinary comprehension.
If the nomination of the democratic
convention in Chicago is to be meas
ured by the craftsmanship of such men
as P. Ell. Kelly, of st. Paul, Mike Do
ran, of LeSeur, and DIR. Thomas e.
Heenan of Morris, as delegates, the
fruits of that national convention will
hardly get ripe enough to be president
of the United States at this load of
poles.
Morris tribune., 1884-06-11
The Pitsburg Chronicle thinks Ben

The Pitsburg Chronicle thinks Ben
Butler can't hide himself. 1t says:
Ben Buffers DISCUSSES as he ap-
proaches the White House do credit
to his originality. He wears a
woman's rights petticoat, carries a
rag baby, has box of tools under one
arm and q revenue plank under the
other, on his head "the hat me fayther
wore" q dark and rolling Democratic
eye, q jug Of old Wing bourbon and
a pitcher Of temperance tea. But
bold, bad Benjamin sticks out through
them all.
Evansville Argus: We have struck
new scheme. On the green shade
we were over our eyes when reading
proof or grinding out copy we have
printed II am busy" When a man
that we don't care to talk to comes in
we stoop still lower over the desk so
that he can see it and take the hint !;
but when the other kind of a man,
good joYial fellow, CONS in, we push
the shade up over our bald spot where
he can't read the legend, smile be-
nignantly at him, and open the con-
versation by asking him for cigar.
Morris tribune., 1884-06-11

Oregon gave rousing Republican
majority at her recent election. Ore
gon will come to the front in the same
decisive way in November.
Morris tribune., 1884-06-11

A. V. Matthews, once leading CIT
lien of Donnelly but now a., was
in town last Saturday.-Herman Her
aid.
Morris tribune., 1884-06-11

Philadelphia Times: The masked
men who rob stage coaches in the
west are wasting their time. They
should come east and become bank
officers. They could then steal some
thing worth while.
Morris tribune., 1884-06-11

We can not tell whether Thomas
Jefferson or Andrew Jackson will be
the greater competitor for Tilden for
the Democratic nomination.
Morris tribune., 1884-06-11

NJ. G. Norton of Winona is the
Minnesota member of the national
committee. 1t should be c.. X. Davis.
Morris tribune., 1884-06-11
BUILDING ACTIVITY.

During the past season there was erected a
brick court house; three brick business blocks
and over 300 wooden buildings, involving an
expenditure Of over 81 100000.
The first industry established in Pierre was
Brick Making, of which there was manufac-
tured last season over 100000 Of superior
quality. and arrangements have now been
com pleted to manufacture more than 10000
GOO the coming season. There is great demand
here for iron work, and foundry and ma
chine shop which could make cast pieces for
buildings breaking plows for the farmers. and
do repair work on implements and steam
boats, would do very profitable business.
Morris tribune., 1884-06-11

Lincoln got his votes, and Shermanhis g.
The total vote was SIS.
A decisive result still being in the womb OF
the future, roll was called for the
THIRD BALLOT.
Morris tribune., 1884-06-11
Pr: e RE,
uAklTA-

The city of Pierre is the county seat of
Hughes county, Dakota, and is located on the
east bank of the Missouri river, III the geo.
graphical center OF the proposed new State of
South Dakota. and is opposite the center of
the great Sioux reservatSOn. It's the present
terminus of the Chicago & Northwestern
Railway; through daily trains without change
of cars run between the two cities in 81 hours.
The city is mainly built upon the large and
broad terraces overlooking the river with its
wooded banks and Islands, and as the slope
of each terrace or bench is toward the river,
the city is perfectly drained and is free from
feet sewerage.
Morris tribune., 1884-06-11

People who are penniless after Il
Wall Street panic do not change their
style of living or go out of business.
Morris tribune., 1884-06-11

Fenelon: Good taste rejects excessive
nicely; it treats little things as little things,
and is not hurt by them.
Morris tribune., 1884-06-11
THE SURROUNDING COUNTRY

is thickly settled by farmers and comprises
the finest farming land in Dakota. The coun-
try west of the river and included in the great
Sioux reservation (Which it is expected will
be thrown open to settlement this season. is
the best wheat growing land in Dakota.
Morris tribune., 1884-06-11

There is one country in the world
where persons are deprived of the
right to vote as punishment for the
third ottense in drunkenness. If such
law were in force in the United
States the Democratic party wouldn't
last long.
Morris tribune., 1884-06-11
The Fourth Day.

The Fourth Day.
CHICAGO, June 6-Friday, the fourth day
of the national convention, did what vast
amount of speculation and figuring had not
been able to accomplish. II was decisive
day, and showed very plainly who chad the
bulge" on the presidential nomination. 1t
laid to rest a good many booms, and put
James G. Blaine where his friends have
wanted him for several years.
Rev. Mr.. Scudder offered prayer.
The roll was called for
THE FIRST BALLOT.
Following is the ballot in detail:
Morris tribune., 1884-06-11

James G. Blaine will be the next
President of these United States.
Morris tribune., 1884-06-11
THE POPULATION OF PIERRE
IS $500.

1t has an excellent municipal government.
The Presbyterian College of Southern Dakota,
now in operation. and numerous ward schools
offer superior educational advantages.
Morris tribune., 1884-06-11
w. s. WELLS,
Pierre, u. 7.

STATE OF MINNESOTA, ! 9.
County of Stevens,
Before H. HutchinS,t
Justice of the Peace.i
a. a. Stone,
Against
Peter A. AnderSOn)
To Peter A. Anderson Defendant:
You are hereby summoned and required tC
be and appear before the undersigned, one OF
the Justices of the Peace in and for said coun-
O'clock in the forenoon of said day, at my
office, in the Village of Morris, in said County
to answer to A. a. Stone, in a civil action
place aforesaid, Judgment will be rendered
against you upon the evidence adduced by
said A. A. Stone, for such sum as he shall
show himself entitled to.
Given under my hand this 18th day of June,
1884,
HENRY HUTCuINS,
24t4 Justice of the Peace.
Morris tribune., 1884-06-11

The shower of birds reported in the
TRIBUNE short time ago seems to
have been a very general one. Many
places IN the state report visits from
the feathered tribes similar to the one
eNnerienced here
Morris tribune., 1884-06-11

The comments made by H. P. H. in
the st. Paul Globe upon the opening
prayer in the Chicago convention
shows that versatile writer to be as de-
PRAYED religiously as he is politically.