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The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-02-05
Tribute bv the Prims Minister Ct Eng
land TO George Washington.

tduo 70 A0OI&S washington.
Extract from letter published by
permission OF Mr.. Gtldstone.l
When 6fst read in detail the life
of Washington I was profoundly
impressed with the moral elevation
and greatness OF his character and l
found myself at a loss to name
among the statesmen of any age or
country, many, or possibly any who
could be his rival. In saying this
+ mean no disparagement to the class
Of politicians. the men of my own
craft and cloth. whom in my own
land and my own experience I have
found no less worthy than OF her rier,
of love and admiration. I could
name among them those Who seem
TO me to come near. even to hims bnt
/ will shut out the last f11f. century
from the comparison, anil will say
that among sH the pedesfais supplied
by history for public characters Of
extraordinary nobility and parity.
I saw one higher than all the rest; and
II 7 were required In u few moments.
notice to name the fittest occupant
for It + think my choice at any time
during the last forty live years wouid
have to fall and it would now Ugh:
upon Washington.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-02-05

THIs gem from the pen of Mr..
Cleveland reminds one of the sound
and beautifully correct expressions
that CAME from the pen of Thomas
Jefferson 1.-The lessons Of the past
should be unlearned, and such off.
cials, as well as their successors,
should be taught that efficiency, fit.
ness and devotion to public duty are
the conditions of their continuance
in public place, and that the quiet
and unobstrusive exercise of indivi.
dual political rights is the reasonable
measure of their party service
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-02-05
A piSappofntcH Mormon Woman

A WOMAN who has been the wife
of \ Mormon elder for several years
deserted him recently and is now in
the East.
In an interview she denounced
Morrhonism and everything connect.
ed with it in the bitterest terms.
II was induced to become a Nor.
mon," she said, "throngh the gross
est misrepresentation. 1 was in.
formed that every woman had three
husbands, instead OF which I found
myself one Of three wives. Mormon.
ism is a Disgrace to civilization"
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-02-05

WHAT is the Munroe doctrine Po
litical doctors do not Seem to agree
In their interpretation of It: 1t is t.
be found in the SEVENTH annual mes
sage Of President Monroe. dated De
cemher 2, 1879. After aIludfng t.
the. failure of the etf1rt to improve
the conditions Of the people Of Spain
and Portugal, and to the policy OF
the United States in refusing to take
any part In the wars Of European
powers or in political niatters rela.
ting to themselves he says:
"With the movements in this hem.
isphere we are Of necessity more i'm.
mediately connected, and by causes
whicE must berobvious to all enlight.
ened aud impartial observers. The
political system of the allied powers
is essentially different In this respect
from that of America. This differ
ence proceeds from that which ex-
lists in their respective governments:
And to the defense of our own, which
has been achieved by the iGsss of SO
much blooJ and treasure ami matur.
ed by the wisdom Of their most en-
lightened citizens, and under which
we have enjoyed uneXampled felic.
ity, this whole nation is devoted.
We owe it, therefore, to cand0f; and
to the amicible relations existing be.
tween the United States and these
powers, to declare that we should
consider any attempt on their part
to extend their system to any portion
OF this hemisphere as dangerous to
our peace and safety"
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-02-05
The Amenities Of Minnesota journalism

The Amenities Of Minnesota journalism.
The Appleton Press man says he is
Il Jackass that has never been rode,
or words to that effect. Probably
somebody has sized up hfs body with
his brain and made up their minds he
was altogether too small to even be-
rode. Poor fellow he isn't large
enough, any way you can take him. to
MAKE trade mark on can cf baking
powder. He isn't cut after the pat.
tern of a man.-The Benson Tines
The Deardsley Press is bewailing
itself over the fact that Ortonvifls
is the county seat. Ft will be fe.-
membered that the sucker Who pre-!
sides over the destinies of the Boards
sley circular Is . nstive Of Roberts
county. Dakota. and as a matter of
course his county seat war and shot
gun proclivities are greatly in excess
of his common sense. .--Ortonvilis
IreMFfight.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-02-05

4 TEST ct wheat grown near James.
town Disk, the seed Of which came
from Russia, and which yielded forty
bushels to the acre, has been made
by the Minneapolis Millers, and has
been pronounced wothless. it being
brittle and below grade. The wheat
has the appearance of No. l. hard,
and Is we'll calculated to deceive the
average Judge. TIE wheat is fail.
ure so far AS standard is concerned,
and farmers will do we'll to be care.
full not to SOW wheat of that des-
cription.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-02-05
The CHICAGO,
MILWAUKEE,
& ST. F4UL R'Y

Is the Fast-Mail Short Line from st.. Paul
an d Minneapolis via il Crosse and Milwau-
kee to Chicago and all points in the East rn
States and Canada, It II thu emily line under
one management between st. Paul and CIi-
cago, and is the Fastest kquipped Railway in
the Northwest. It is the only line running
Sleeping Cars with Luxurious Smoking
Rooms, and the Finest Dining Cars in the
World, via the famous "River Bank Route"
along the shores Of Lake Pepln and the beau
tiful Mississippi River to Milwau kee and
Chicago. Its trains connect with those Of
the Northern lines In the Grand Union Depot
ct St. Paut. No Change Of Cars Of any Glass
between st. Paul and Chicago. For through
tickets, time tables, and full information, ap-
ply to any coupon ticket agent in the NORTH
west. 9. 8. Merrill, Gent Manager; B. Mil
Ter, Asst Gen'l Manager; A. v. II. Carpen-
Ter, Genl Pass. Agent; Geo H.. Hea60rd,
~. II. Dixon, Gen1l Northwestern Pass.
Agent, st. Paul, Minn.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-02-05

While most of the jumping off sta
tions in Western Minnesota are vo-
ciferous in their clamors for the loca.
tion Of the new insane asylum, there
are many potent reasons why Morris,
with its extraordinary advantages,
should make an exerti,n and succeed
in securing this institution.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-02-05

A CAREFUL estimate places the
number of unemployed workingmen
in Cincinnati at over q, 900, possibly
$4,000. The workhouse is filed to
overfowing. The charities and the
charitable are overtaxed. It is no
wonder the we'll To do and weli-fed
people of the Queen City feel uneasy.
starvation leads to desperation.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-02-05
The railroad bill. reported h1

The railroad bill, reported by the
rrilroad committee of the House. has
been recommitted, at the request of
Mr.. Stofdock, chairman CT Che com.
mittee, for the correction of certain
errors. 1t was announced, upon de.
bate, that there was but one member
of the legal profession on the COM
mittee, aud that that member was
absent when one point the committee
wished to change, was made. This
- an admission we had hardly ex.
pected,
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-02-05

For Sale on easy terms, a farm OF
$40 acres, having improvements of a
first class order, with $50 ac,es plow.
ed. This farm is probably one of the
most desirable in Stevens county,
Apply at the Sun Office for further in.
formation.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-02-05

Observation-Disclosures Elanni.
gan. Of Texas, is an interesting poll
tician. He expects to have his mar.
shalship head chopped off. and ex.
presses himself freely as of opinion
that it ought to be; that the Demo.
Gratis having won the government of
the Union for four years, are bound
to take it and run It.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-02-05

SENATOR O'Brien'S bill providing
for the licensing Of drinkers Of Ii.
quors In saloons and other public
places. IS dead. During its brief ca.
reer, it attracted much attention
throughout the country, aud was the
means of much gratuitous advcrtis.
ing OF the State.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-02-05

Policeman-Have you permit to
play here! Organ grinder-No, but it
amuses the little ones so much. Pc.
liceman-Then you will have the
goodness to accompany me. Organ
grinder-Very we'll, sir; what do you
wish to slng!-Fliegende Batter.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-02-05

Choice Residence and Business Lots
in Morris Addition to Morris for
sale very cheap, on monthly or quar-.
terly installment s. lso lands of the II
s d: Railroad Company at prices and
terms that will actually surprise you.
For further information, call on. or
address, the STEVENS COUNTY ABB
STRICT AND REAL Estate AGENCY.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-02-05

Among the men composing a poker
party hauled in by the police at At.
lanta, were a sheriff and county
jndge, two members Of the legislature,
4 groom and preacher who were to
be the principals iii a marriage feast
next day. and several others. It is
said that such gatherings in Dakota
are generally somewhat more select.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-02-05

On Monday Feb. End, 1885,
the Stevens County Abstract
and Real Estate Agency will open a
new Office IN rooms. 3. and A. over
ChSs. w. Kohne's Drug Store, where
we will do a general abstract, real
estate, loan. insurance and collection
business as heretofore, and will at all
times be pleased to see all our old
patrons as we'll as new ones. We
will also be in constant communicx.
ton with the court house, and any
business that our patrons may have
ut the court. honsH, will have the
samo promptly attended to. without
extra charEes by leaving the SAME Vt
our Office.
IT, p. A. MCCARTHY, Prcst.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-02-05
For Rent

l offer for rent my farm, one of the
best in Stevens County, situated in
the town of Synnees, for two. three
or five years, and will furnish all the
necessary machinery, and seed grain
for the coming season. # required.
There are 800 acres ready for this
years crop, and 70 acre pasture
securely fenced. The buildings are
good and large, including residence,
barns and granaffes. There will be
left on the farm, subject to such con.
ditions as may be agreed on between
the lessee and myself, so head OF horn
ed cattle. Apply to -.
MICHAEL FfNNEGAN.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-02-05

FROM exchanges we should Judge
that nine out of ten of the country
editors were away from home on
pleasure trips for their health. as the
stereotyped notice to their readers,
that "the devil is running the paper
this week as the editor is away, ETC." ;"
appears in numerous papers,.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-02-05

FOR SALE.-The south west quar-
ter of section 80 in township 124. AZ
Town of Darnen) This tract is i'm.
proved by good frame dwelling
house, and one hundred acres under
cultivation.
Also tree claim to the north west
quarter Of section 80, in the same
town improved by S acres in trees
and 90 acres under cultivation. Both
of these tracts will be sold cheap.
For terms, apply at The StN office.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-02-05

THE people of this country have
learned the art of passing stringent
laws. but they have not yet come to
understand how to execute them.
That much, and no more, does our
boasted civilization amount to-!
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-02-05

THE hardest thing an editor has to
wrestle with is a delinquent subscrip.
tion hstA The delinquent subscriber
| is a bigger scare to him than a bur-
glar at the midnight hour.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-02-05

Gov. HUBBARD on Wednesday re-
ceived the following dispatch from
Oliver Gibbs, Jr.: "Minnesota wins
twenty-three premiums ON dairy pro.
ducts, over 81 200, and several wards
to- hear FROM
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-02-05

If, when you 20 down to tie
Worlds Fair, at New Orleans, you
do as the New Orleanians do, you
will be compelled to break the Sab.
| hath
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-02-05

"There," said the jeweler, "there' g
a ring l can sell you for ten dollars.
1t is a good, heavy. solid gold ring,
just what it looks to be-" Eyes,
sse," replied Mrs. rhinestone, 'but /
think I'd rather have something that
looks a good deal better than it is
Boston Transcript.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-02-05
Notice..

Morris, Minn., rov. 9th. 1884.
Notice is hereby given that the
partnership heretofore existing be.
tween Michael Gaffney and VIM.
Mccullough, and doing business at
Morris, Minn., under the firm name
and style of Gaffney & Mccullough, is
this day dissolved by mutual consent.
Said William Mccullough will con.
tinue the business of said firm, and
collect all accounts and pay all the
debts of the said firm.
NJ. C. GAFFNEY.
WIN. MCCULLOUGH.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-02-05

Nothing exasperates woman who
has been shading her eyes from the
gaslight with her hands all the even
ing so much as to find that after all
she had left her best diamond ring
on thel washstand.-New York Dial,
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-02-05

ONE of the fair sex-somewhat
more capricious than her sisters
attempted the life of O'Donovan Ros.
sa last Monday. We can only say
that it was beastly shooting.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-02-05
CHAS WILSON.

"Ma, this paper says there are
1880 bands of mercy in this country.
What is band of mercy!" "Afi as
sociation for charitable purposes,
child" "Oh thought it meant a
brass band that didn't practice even.
ings. ."-Burlington (Vt.)
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-02-05
Notice..

Morris, Minn.. Dec. 24th, 1884.
Notice is hereby given that the
partnership heretofore existing be-
tween James +. Bemis and VIM. w.
Noting and doing business at Morris,
Minn..,, under the firm name of
Bennis & Nolting. is this day dissolv-
ed by mutual consent. said VIM. w.
Noting will continue the business of
said firm and collect all accounts and
pay all debts of said firm.
JAMES f. BEMIs,
WM. W. NoLTINa.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-02-05
SELLING Out Il Cost.

In order to close ont the business
Of the lite p. J. Elmquist., I shall
offer for sale the stock of watches.
clocks. and jewelry at greatly reduced
prices. Call at once and secure q
bargain. DAVID ELMQCIsT,
Administrator.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-02-05
IT VIZ. cnrrentlv tercfttaa ;

IT was currently sepofted in Nor.
ris yesterday. although tho rumor did
not gain credence, that rural mem:
Der of our legislature had introduced
a measure into that body that was
not upon "the Illinois PLAN"
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-02-05

The November election is now his.
tory, but where are Ball, Burchard,
Elkins, Jones, Grady, and various
other notes that filed the public eye!
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-02-05

FARMER Mcguire of Lac qui Parle,
has introduced bill creating an ad-
ditioual judge for the 18th Judicial
District. This is 4 wise measure and
should be passed.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-02-05

BOYS overcOats from years up at
tritle above the cost of the trim.
ming, will make an appreciated
christmas present for your shivering
DO Us.
CuAS WILSON.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-02-05
SfVj6 IN Kentucky.

Kentucky tailor. taking a measure
TOR trousers Ito customsr)-will you
have one or two hip pockets!
Chstomsr-two
Tsilor-Pint or quart sizel
Customer-Quart.
New York Sun.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-02-05

Col. LAMoNT's salary as private
secretary to Gov. Cleveland was 81,
600 year. AS private secretary to
President Cleveland it will be only
$3.50.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-02-05

FOR SALE. Several improved
farms, cheap, Gil long time, and at
low rate of interest. Parties wishing
a bargain will do we'll to call without
delay. G. T.. BROWN:
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-02-05

THE American dynamiter in Eng.
land is rascal Of 50 dark hue that il
would be praise to call him mur.
derer.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-02-05

PROSECUTIONS for illegal voting are
numerous. They seem to exist in
all parts of this land Of the free and
the brave. Let no guilty man es.
cane
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-02-05

The disgruntled Blaine Republi'
cans have not made much out of ST..
John; but he has succeeded admira-
bly, iii making pack Of fools out of
them.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-02-05

A few day boarders wanted at Mrs.
Aallanger's
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-02-05
Building Lots

have a number of choice building
lots in Morris which will sell cheap,
and upon your own terms.
FIELDER B. CuBW.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-02-05

Offer my harness stock and tools
lfor1A1a- viii rent ah0S- anlh hAales
room If desired,
tt. A. A. STONE.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-02-05

Lands! lands!! Lands!!!
DR.. Heenan is the agent for the
l,nds of the Manitoba Railroad, in the
counties of Stevens, Grant and Pope,
and also for town lots in Morris:
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-02-05

WE hear Of no talk Of putting Gener.
al Benjamin F. Butler on the retir.
ed list.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-02-05

Ii you wish to Duy a choice build.
ing lot in Morris see me before pur.
chasing elsewhere.
FIELDER B. CHEW.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-02-05

Right of entry to 24O ACRES IN
EXCHANGE f for stock os-otheF ryop
erSys Call at or add. ess this ofifce
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-02-05

The Greatest and Best Hair Tonic
in existence is "Jackson's,,' which
can be procured at the drug stores of
Geo. II. Munro and Max Buckentin.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-02-05
Lost.

A gold locket containing two pic
lures. The finder will please leave the
same at Max Buckentin's.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-02-05

THE men who do not understand
lying as a Hne art should retire from
the occupation.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-02-05

Farmers produce taken In trade at,
George ROwleS'.

4 man is called a confirmed liar
when nothing that he says is con.
hrmed... Boston Transcript.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-02-05

For first class harness &C to A. A
Stones. All work warranted.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-02-05

kEL ,uigels may be bionyts. bns
that is no evidence that afT blonlleS
are angels.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-02-05

FOR SALE Six desirahle building
lots. located near the Depot and suit
able fdr any business purpose I'm.
proved BY frame store bu1D1ing--wlil
be sold at bargain. For ters11Gpply
to BROWN & CHI
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-02-05
Ghe Sun.

THE SUN il q weekly newspaper de.
voted to the interests OF Stevens County
and vicinity.
TERMS: S2.oo Year In Advance.
Omcia1 Paper Of Stevens County
FIELDER 3. CHEW,
Publisher.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-02-05
Saad Wheat,

Five hundred bushels. Yield last
war % and 40 bushels No. l. hard per
acre. No fancy price asked.
t., T.. II. STANTON.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-02-05

TIE senate refuses to ratify the
Nicarauga treaty by a majority of
four votes.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-02-05
To Rent.

Houses and rooms. Enquire of TIE
STEVENS COUNTY ABSTRACT AND RIAL
ESTATE AGENCY.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-02-05

For your pure cider vinegar, go to
George Rowles'.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-02-05

DAKOTA flashes her odOrOus Sphinx
county to the front orce more.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-02-05

LAWS are passed for the benefit of
those who are likely to break them.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-02-05

She Enjoyed ths PLAY
s'Haye you taken - VIZ tDson1
Irving YETI"
Oh, yes. We went last night
"How did she enjoy it!"
"Oh, hugely. She had new bon
net on, and it attracted a great deal
of attention"
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-02-05
Not in His Line

Not In His Line
$50 you afe member Of the house.
eh!" II sh'd remark" :.
"Well, hope you will mako some
good, wholesome laws this winter"
"Laws! What's them!'
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-02-05
Central House.
NORRIS, MINI.
P. FRISBY, Proprietor.

This we'll known house has recently
been thoroughly renovated and the
table is supplied with the best the
market affords. Terms Reasonable.