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The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-07-08
He Talked too Much.

An ambitious young commercial tour
ist living in one of the cities on the mid
die Hudson became acquainted with a
young lady attending a well-known
seminary, whose father is an influential
citizen of one of the Washington Coun-
ty towns and is reputed to have a solid
bank account. Having progressed in
his acquaintance with the young lady SO
far as to seek and receive an invitation
to visit her at her home during her school
vacation, he essayed to risk the danger
that might attend his reception at the
paternal domicile. Having engaged
the fastest trotters and nattiest turnout
of the village liveryman our tourist set
ont
The ride was about six miles, and
after he had journeyed about half that
distance he overlook pedestrian and
inquired if he was ION the right
road to Mr.. Smiths -house?" Re-
ceiving an affirmative reply, the drum
mer asked the farmer to ride. The
latter got in the buggy, and as soon as
he was seated the young man pulled
out his flask and asked his new-made
friend to mbibe. 1t was declined, and
the proffered cigar ELECTED the response
that he neither drank liquor nor smoked
nor chewed tobacco. To this the sharp
young man rejoined by avowing his be-
lief that there never was a man but
what was addicted to some of the vices.
Meeting with no contradiction on this
topic, he inquired of the stranger if he
knew Mr.. Smith and his standing in the
community.
Yes replied he, '1know him well,
and | think he is quite fair with his
townsmen.
He's well hooked up, amt hep
"Well. he owns one of the best farms
in the town, and he prides himself on
his stock"
''He has daughter?'
''Yes. three of them
''Well. | mean the one that is at the
school in -? Ihave met her and am
invited by her to call and spend the
evening
''Ah, is that so? She is an excellent
girl
well, she is clear mashed on me,
and | intend to do my level best to
marry her and get share of the old
mans money to set me up in business.
Don't you think that bright idea?''
well, as l said, she is a good girl,
and one that loves her father dearly.
and obeys him in everything You
could not obtain her hand without the
fathers consent
I'll see about that. I'd give more
to obtain the daughter than the old
mans consent" replied the impetuous
but undiscerning young fellow.
At this moment they were approach
ing stately farmhouse. and as they
reached its front the farmer said: Il
live here, and will get out, if you
please
The commercial man gently halted
the trotters, and, as the old gentleman
reached the ground, he said to him:
Now. how much further is it to Mr..
Smith's?''
Il am Mr.. Smith, SIR replied the
farmer, sternly, land you can drive on,
for will not permit you to step on my
premises. "-4lbdny Argus
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-07-08
NUGGETS.

He who cannot think is a fool.
He who does not think is brute.
Beware of him who thinks he thinks
and does not
Man can think with the angles or de-
scend to beneath the brutes.
He who thinks rightly and well is
among the rulers of the world.
Learn TO think grand thoughts, as
you would seek the best company.
Man looks upon the best works of
God, the best and lowest works of man,
and chooses his thoughts therefrom.
He who would have the best thoughts
must seek them above the realm of
sense or passion in association with
God and the best of man. Chicago
Led0er
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-07-08
A Connecticut Gypsy King

One of the most singular men in the
state of Connecticut, writes New Ha-
ven correspondent of The New Yorb
Herald, is Prince Williams, the cele-
brated gypsy king, who is now taking
to the road again, after spending the
winter at his residence on Whallcy av-
enue in this city. he is veritable
prince among the gypsies, and he is
said to be immensely wealthy. His
usual headquarters are in Boston, but
last winter he passed here, where he
has a large barn, with about twenty
horses, more or less valuable. He is
about so years of age, and he is tall.
strong, swarthy man, with an eye like
a lighted cigar. He has beautifully
ornamented wagon, in which he lives
on the road. 1t cost nearly 81, 200, and
is marvel of gilt and mirrors He
is worth from 100000 to $3.50, 900,
and when on his trips takes with him
his entire family, consisting of seven
teen children and twenty-six grand
children. He owns large and well-cul-
tivated farms in East Hartford. and al
$50 in Glastonbury. and has one of over
four hundred acres about ten miles out
of Boston, Mass. 1t is said that he is
ABSOLUTELY invincible in horse trade,
and that no native-born Yankee has
ever brought him into camp in the sale
or exchange of horses.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-07-08

"HeIe 10 11eHIs IIestVIIy uPoH 1IIo HgF1ouIt"'
al interest. We approve OF the action o
our congressman in voting for the consid
Grafton OF the only bills that have been
presented to congress looking in that DIT
rectien.
Resolved, That we highly appreciate the
services of Hon. Knute Nelson as our rep
resentative in congress. The extensive
territory and vast interests OF this district
devolve upon it's representatives extraor
dinary labors, and Mr.. Nelson has per
formed his duty with fidelity and honor.
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possessions, good old Mr. Bogaert had
this four hundred acres and the four
hundred belonging to Bergen's children
his stepchildren--conferred upon him.
self, and the records failed to show that
either of the six young Bergens ever
got any of the property. Sarah Ra-
palye-Bergen-Bogaert lived TO the age
of SO, and passed away suddenly, hav-
ing twelve children, six by each hus-
band, and to-day the descendants of this
remarkable woman, the first born in
possessions, and the
original pension-hunting widow, are as
many as the children of Abraham of
old
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-07-08

Washington Special: The senate passed
the house bill for the relief OF Gen. Fitz
John Porter by vote OF 30 to II. Five
republicans voted in the affirmative, name
ly Cameron, Hoar, Jones (Nevada), Mitch
ell OF Oregon and Sewall and Riddelberger
also voted for the bill. Sabin and Stan
lord, who were absent would have voted in
the affirmative, and were paired
The debate was without special incident,
except that the sharp criticism OF Senator
Plumb on the conduct and motives OF
Southern senator's in voting for Porters
relief drew a heated protest from Senator
Butler who said Plumb's insinuations
were unjust and ungenerous, and ii made
in any place other than the senate he
would denounce them us false and coward
ly, and would promptly resent them.
Mr.. Logan offered an amendment to place
on the retired list every volunteer officer
who received wounds producing total disii'
biity. Rejected-1S to 20. Mr.. Logan
offered another amendment providing
places on the retired list for Union officers
who lost an arm, a leg or an eye at the
battle OF Bull Run. Rejected. The bill
was then brought to a vote and passed. as
follows:
Beck. George Pugh, Berry, Gibson Ran
som, Blackburn. German, Riddleberger,
(rep.) Brown. Gray. Sewell, (rep.) Butler
Hoar, (rep.) Vance, Call, Jones Ark. }, Vest,
Cameron, (rep.) Jones (Nev.), (rep.) Noor
hees, Cockrell, Mcpherson, Walthall, Coke,
Maxey, Whitthorne Colquitt, Mitchell,
(Or.), (rep.), Wilson, (Md)
NAYS-17.
Aldrich, Hale, Palmer, Allison, Harrison
Sawyer Conger, Hawley Spooner, Cullom,
Ingalls,, Teller. Evarts, Logan, Wilson
Qowa), Frye, Henderson.
The bill passed the house on Feb. IS
last. 1t authorizes the president, by and
with the advice and consent OF the senate,
to appoint Gen. Porter to the position OF
colonel in the army, the same rank and
grade held by him at the time OF his dis
missal, and authorizes the president, in his
discretion, to place Gen. Porter on the re-
tired list of that grade-Gen. Porter how
ever to receive no pay, compensation or
allowance whatsoever prior to his appoint
ment under this act.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-07-08
Praving in a Hurricane.

l heard very amusing story the 9TH
er day in connection with the recent
hurricane. A gentleman quite well
known in this city was hurrying along
to reach his home, when the strom
burst upon the city in all its furry. He
sougth refuge in house where there
were number of ladies congregated,
all of whom were frantic with terror.
After little the storm increased in
fury, the house rocked and swayed be-
fore the furious winds, several windows
were blown in, and it looked as though
the whole building would be destroyed.
The women rushed around wringing
their hands, crying and bemoaning
their fate, when suddenly one rushed
up to the gentleman and frantically be-
sought him to offer up u prayer. In
moment he was surrounded by the 9th
er women, who clung to him and begged
him to pray. He was not by any means
collected himself, and besides was not
at all up in prayers, but there was no
escape for him, so he prepared to COM
ply with the request. He knelt down,
but owing to the excited condition of
his mind and to the fact that he had
not prayed for long time. he found
himself utterly unqual to the occasion.
He couldn't think of anything. He was
dumb. Soon he became desperate, and
without a thought as to its appropriate
ness he pronounced the following brief
exhortation, which he remembered to
have formed part Of the grace his
father used to say many years ago: "Oh
Lord, make us thankful for that which
we are about to receive" just then
three or four windows blew in. couple
of couple Of chimneys blew over, and
the prayer meeting broke up in con-
fusion. Kansas CITY Journal.
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A Spray OF Apple-Bloom.
Sweeter to me than rarer flowers

This spray of pinky apple-bloom,
That sheds throughout these morning hour
Its delicate perfume.
Beneath me, like foamy sea,
The pear-tree blossoms toss their snow;
A robin sings exultantly
Upon his perch below.
/ mark the stately elm, whose boughs
Are feathered with its fairest green,
The NAPLES, where the wrens carouse,
This lilacs budding screen.
l note the nodding wealth of grass,
Dewed with the drop of opal rain,
Syringas stirred by winds that pass,
The ivy's slender skein.
Yet naught so holds my heart in snare
As doth this spray of apple bloom,
Freighting the amber morning air
With delicate perfume. -
From it CLEAN prophecy
Of joy for summers golden day,
When there fulfillment fair shall be
OF all the hopes of May.
Clinton Scollard.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-07-08
| sure their own welcome. In proof OF

sure their own welcome. In proof OF
this it is said that the artist recently
refused commission from an Amer
lean millionaire because the latter had
put some slight upon the faithful old
friend.
1t is scarcely necessary to add that
all those who follow this curious calling
are not such models" of delicacy and
devotion.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-07-08

h in dred pre-
siding, ii on
X mute Nelson
was renonlinn
ted for congress:
by a &C a ma
ton, the Tray
erse delegation
II OF voting
Among the res
olutions adop
ted are the fol
lowing: Resolw
ed, That we in
,sist upon a ma
'terial and iu
dicious re d Il C.
ton Of the tar.
iff, especia lily
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-07-08
Powderly's Compliments to Gould.

Correspondence has taken place between
General Master Workman Powderly, ofthe
knights Of Labor, and the president OF the
New York Associated Press in consequence
OF an allegation by the former that he had
been misrepresented in the reports OF the
Cleveland convention. Mr.. Powderly, who
had charged that the press reports were
colored in the interest OF Jay Gould, now
exonerates the associated press, and in
his letter says: l can assure you, no mat
ter what the paper may say at times in
favor OF Mr.. Gould, no matter though he
has wealth unlimited at his command, he
is the most universally despised creature
on the American side of the Atlantic to-
day. | speak from knowledge OF the people,
having mingled among them.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-07-08
General News Condensed.
The Daily Experience in Chicago.

Chicago Speeial:-Engae 4S6, fthe Lake
Shore road, escorted by thirty special po-
hcemen was sent to the stock yards. On
arriving near the packing houses intenseex-
element prevailed. Every window OF the
packing houses was crowded with workmen
who are in sympathy with the strikers, and
who yelled offensive epithets at the guards.
1t was feared that there would be trouble
when the workmen went to dinner The
Lake Shore engine, which was attached to
n tool car and caboose was stopped behind
the Chicago Packing and Provision COM
pany's slaughter house by train OF cars
in front. Some offal was afterward thrown
from the windows and struck one OF the
Pinkertou men who were on the top OF the
car. This was the signal for n shower OF
stones and clubs which were thrown from
the windows and roof ofthe building. OH
Ger Mike Begley was struck on the jaw by
one OF the clubs, and was seriously injured.
The Pinkerton men raised their rifles to
shoot, but were restrained by the deputy
sheriff. A shot at this moment would have
undoubtedly precipitated n riot. The
crowd was finally broken up hen the whis
ties summoned them to work.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-07-08

The jack-rabbits are dying off all through
Inyo county, California, by the hundreds.
Their bodies are found lying alongside of roads
and trails, and ali through the sagebrush and
ovor such an extent of country as to preclude
the idea that they had succumbed to cold
POISON administered by man.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-07-08
The funded debt OF Philadelphia is 500,

The funded debt OF Philadelphia is $780,
325, ,12O.
The Parnell parliamentary fund commit
tee held it's next to last meeting at the
Hoffman house New York. Nearly $1O,-
900 was subscribed. Joseph j. O'Dona-
hue cabled from Paris that he had instruct
ed his son to pay in 1000 for himself,
and stated that the generous support given
by the American people gave great courage
to Parnell and Gladstone. Mayor Grace
gave his second ubscription-$1,O 900. Rev.
Andrew j. Chambers colored protestant
minister at Wilmington, N. c., wrote that
he would like to cross the water and work
for the liberation OF the white slaves in
Ireland. It was voted to furnish him Q
passage ticket. The New York Sun turned
In 81, 900 it had collected, and the World
forwarded $425.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-07-08
Wisconsin Fourth Glass POstInasters.

The following fourthclass postmasters
were appointed a few days ago:
Douglas Centre, Marquette county, VIM.
y. Moore, vice oseph H. Toomer, resigned
Randolph, Dodge county, John S. Light
oner, vice ohm G. Stacks, removed; Cedar
Falls, Dunn county, G. H. Smith, vice Da
mon f. Barber, deceased; Waterford, Ra
cine county, William Sanders, vice w. H.
Sanders, resigned; Wrightstown, Brown
county, John Ruel, vice Alphonso j. Nor
rison, removed; Monterey, Waukesha coun
ty, E. E. Nichols, vice David l.. Rambaugh
removed; Perley, Barron county, Ida p.
Andrews, vice Benjamin w. Andrews, de-
ceased; Pound, Marinette county, A. G..
Brooks vice John A. Wagg resigned; Buffa-
10, Buffalo county, Nicholas Weinands, vice
John A. Stines, resigned; Mount Morris,
Waushewas county, Charles p. Wilson,
vice Hans F. Thompson, resigned; Decade,
Sheboygan county, w. L. SCHNEIDER, vics
Jacob c. SCHNEIDER, resigned; Norman, Ke-
waunee county, A. G. Schaner, vice John
II. Dishmaker, resigned; Lone Rock, Rich.
land county, Burr Mcdonald, vice Abra-
ham Wolf, removed; Eureka, Winnebago
county, William McGooly, vice Lester E..
Chappell. removed; Ok Bow Jackson
county, Frank o. Hollis, Office established;
Sabin, Richland county, Bert Marshall, Of
flee established; Strasburg, Langdale coun-
ty, Anton Sensenbruner, Office established;
Meggars, Manitowoc county, Henry Meg
gars, Office established; Louis, Manitowoc
county, John Zahenk, office established;
Saint Jacob, Milwaukee county, X. Fisch-
sr, office established.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-07-08
MINNESOTA STATE NEWS.
Congressman Nelson Ronominated.

At the fifth Minnesota District Republi
,an convention, held at Brainerd, G. f.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-07-08
Anti Boycott Charge to u Jury.

In the Schilling boycott case at Milwaukee
Judge Sloan charged as follows:
Segnitz 4 Co. were firm OF cigar manu-
facturers employing between 600 and 700
men. Robert Schilling was state organizer
OF the Knights OF Labor, duly authorized.
The indictment against the defendant was
part of the defendant it is claimed that at
the time the threats We're made Segnitz Il
Co. had made an agreement for the year
with the International Cigarmakers union,
which was an act OF bad faith with the de
fendant. and that everything said or done
by the defendant was not in violation OF
any law in the statute book. Every man
has a right to work or to be idle. Advice
or pursuasion may be used to induce II
man to quiG work, but violence must
not be used. for it is wrong. The boycott
has no place in our constitution. 1t is an
enornIitv not to be tolerated in a civilized
community 1t is time that the men who
believe and practice such things should
learn that the law will put its strong hand
upon them when they break the law. Any
thing which tends to elevate the condition
of the working class is commended by law.
1t was necessary to prove that the threats
were malicious. Athreat to lure business
is as much a threat as one to burn build
ing or destroy machinery in a building. 1t
must also be proved that the threat was
made with the intent to compel the per-
sons so threa tened to do something against
their will The usual remarks about Civ
ing the defendant the benefit OF any doubt,
etc, followed.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-08-05

the necessity of such an institution; that
he had talked to the wealthy men of Gal
weston and the cattle kings of the west,
and that they were anxious for him to OBJ
tain it, and that they, the wealthy men OF
the state, would endow the institution
with at least S25O,OO0; that the seven other
educators had chosen him to locate the
institution, and that he had been to Dali
las, Fort Worth, Henrietta and Gaines
vile, and that all those places were anx-
ious for him to locate, and would give
more than he asked Decatur, but Mr.. Col
lier said Decatur was more centrally To-
Gated, AMI that he would locate here if De-
catur would subscribe $4,000. After in
vestigation, we informed him that we
could not raise that amount He then
fell to $4,000, and while we were consult
ing on that proposition Mr.. Collier stated
that he was receiving kilograms from cat
tlemen that if he located at Decatur they
were going to buy property at once, and
wished an immediate answer. We raised
about $1,000, when Mr.. G. closed the
trade, got $1,470 aud left, and if he has
ever done anything since, 1 have failed to
hear of it.
This is about the substance of the trans
action between Decatur and Collier.
A. H. SHOEMAKER,
President Board Directors.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-08-05
TOBACCO MEN sTRUCK.

mond tobacco factory struck to-day enforcing idle
ness on about 200 men, During the labor troubles
the Drummond company, with other tobacco maA-
ufacturers, yielded to the eight hour demand, but
after pretty thorough trial they have concluded
TO return TO the ten hours system, commencing
August |, and to-day notified their men to that eff
feet. The rollers, who work by the piece were not
notified, but hearing of the action of the company
they made the demand that the eight hour system
should be continued in the factory, and upon this
being refused they struck. The company then
after paying their wages and giving full pay for
day closed the factory. They viii reopen it on
Monday. however, and If their old men don't re-
turn TO work they will employ new hands. Ii is
understood all tobacco manufacturers in the city
will return to the ten hour system at once.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-08-05
INDIGNATION.
PUBLIC MEETING AT DALLAS ON
ENCOURAGES.
u.ln ca, 81


DALLAS, July 31.-An immense crowd assembled
at the corner of Elm and Murphy streets, between
and O'Clock, to give expression 10 their indiG-
nation at the outrages perpetrated on American
citizens by Mexican authorities
W. NJ. Lawrence acted as master of ceremonies,
and, after stating the object of the meeting, intro
duced Mayor John Henry Brown, who, in a some
what lengthy speech, reviewed the history of the
arrest and Imprisonment of Cutting at Ell Paso del
Norte, and referred to the outrages
perpetrated on American citizens in
the sister republic. He applauded
the manly letter of Governor Ireland 10 Secre-
tary Bayard, and thought the people of Texas
should sustain the governor and manifest their
appreciation of his efforts to protect the dignity
the American flag and the rights of citizens on the
border.
Mayor Brown was followed by General Cabell
Colonel Wylie, Seth Shepard, Mr.. Gibson, and
others, and their patriotic utterances were APP
plauded to the echo Col. Shepard's speech was
more conservative than the others. He thought
the government at Washington was doing all that
necessary in regard TO the outrages complained
of and that the people should possess their souls
in peace until the government has acted. Then,
If II is thought necessary 10 send army against
Mexico, he had no doubt there would be more men,
north and south, ready to respond 10 the call TO
arms than the occasion would require.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-08-05
BUSINESS REVIVAL.
FACTS ABOUT ST. LOUIS TRADE
AND TRAEEIC.

ST. LOUIS, July 81 - From interviews with a
number of representative merchants and business
men of this city, it appears that all branches of
trade have recovered from the illeffects of the
great railroad strike the eight hour labor agitation
and other influence which had a depressing influ-
ence early in the season and that larger volume
of business will be transacted here during the
ing fall than has been done for several years. The
southern order trade has very appreciaby increased
and the termination OF the drouth in the southwest
and west, resulting in better prospect for good
corn crop, has produced firm feeling and high
hopes for the future. In addition to this Local
stock of grain particularly wheat, is larger than
ever before in the history of the market and is of
so superior quality that st. Louis mllers will he
very apt to control the flour trade. and large ex-
port demand for wheat will be inevitable
On the whole the outlook for all branches of
trade and manufacture is of the most encouraging
character.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-08-05
A DIVIDED CONVENTION.
special Telegram to the Statesman

opeelhi IelceIhnl W lle StdtcsIdn
GAINESVILLE, July 3l.-The county convention
met here to-day and was organized by the election
of j. H. Smizer, an alliance man, as chairman and
j. ii. Nuting, another alliance man, as secretary
The proceedings became disgusting TO the demo
After the report of the committee on organization
the stOrmiest scene ever witnessed in Cook county
commenced. A resolution was introduced stating
that, whereas, The convention was controlled by
secret societies and of shoots of democracy that 1t
dissolve without action. This was received by
tremendous applause joined in by the audience
An indescribable scene then ensued which resulted
in all smon-pure democrats Withdrawing from the
convention and assembling in another hall Arriv-
ing there the convention was organized by the
election of Judge Lindsey, chairman. Upon
motion, new primaries were called to meet next
Friday, and new county convention next Satur-
day, and at that time democratic delegates will be
elected 10 go TO the state convention.