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Morris tribune., 1888-05-23
A Romantic n1aiden,s Mistake.

She was very romantic. Her father
was millionaire. whose life had been de-
voted to sausage raising. He was very
practical naturally, but all the poetry Of
her family was right in her. She was be-
loved by another millionaire's son, but she
had been reading romances and stuff, and
when he proposed to her she declared he
must do something poetical for her.
Dearest, what can doi'
"Become poor artist" :,
II couldn't be any other kind Of an art
ist."
IT mean you must pretend to be poor
artist. Pa does not know you. You
must come and make love to me and
will fall in love with you. Pawil object
and make row. We will elope and get
married, and when it's all over Wen tell
him, and it will be delightful"
And so he became poor artist and took
a poor studio and daubed on canvases and
pretended to paint pictures. And there
was another millionaire's daughter got to
coming to his studio and sitting for her
picture. In those delightful little tete-a-
tetes he forgot all about the romantic
maiden, and when the romantic maiden
came one night in peasant costume as q
sweet surprise to run away with him she
found he was married to the othe girl and
had gone off on his honeymoon. She
thinks that romonces are all lies now, and
that nothing happens in real life as it hap
pens in books. She's about right.-San
Francisco Chronicle ''Undertones.
Morris tribune., 1888-05-23

The priesthood Of the Russian church
is composed of two classes, the white and
black clergy. The latter are monks be-
longing to the several orders Of religious
,seclusion, and from their numbers all the
bishops and higher ecclesiastical officials
are chosen. They are teachers in. the
schools, also tutors in the families of the
mobiles, and many of them have been cele-
brated for their scholarship, their artistic
genius and literary gifts. Asceticism is
not practiced as it is in the Roman church,
except by certain orders in monastic life
and in the fulfillment Of vows. During
the last century the church estates were
secularized and confiscated by the crown;
then the emancipation of the serfs. de-
prived the religious orders Of great part
Of their wealth, some c& the monasteries
owning 10000, $4,000 and even 1900
serfs. This was severe blow to them,
and only few, such as were possessed of
other wealth, survived it. At present
there are about 500 monastic establish
ments throughout the empire, and most
Of them are wealthy.
There is o feeling Of bitter hostility ex-
listing between the white and black clergy.
The former are the city and village priests,
or popes, as they are called. They accuse
the black clergy Of laziness and indfffer-
ence to their vows.-William Eeroy Cur
fis d ~,
Morris tribune., 1888-05-23
A Relic of the War.

The Listener witnessed recently an in
teresting little ceremony-the removal OF
three charges from an old revolver, which
had been borne, and evidently used, by
an officer on the field of Cedar Creek, on
Oct. 10, 1864. On that day, Capt. G. f.
W. of the Thirtieth Massachusetts,,
had, as he charged with his company the
stone wall behind which the Confederates
were entrenched, drawn this old five
shooter, Of the most approved ante war
type, which looks about as much like the
ordinary Colt or Smith 81 Wesson of this
day as a revolutionary frelock does like
the latest pattern of magazine rifle. The
revolver was loaded, but the captain had
discharged two shots from it. Then he
was himself shot through the heart, and
fell. The men pushed on; the Confeder-
ates were driven from their position, and
defeat turned into victory; but when Gen.
Sheridan rode before the reformed line,
and complimented the troops upon their
bravery. the gallant captain lay back
upon the field, among the dead and
wounded.
His revolver, with the remaining three
charges in it, was sent home to his family,
and from that day to this the charges re-
manned in it, like sheathed weapon ready
for service. Occasion had arisen, how
ever, to pass the old pistol on to still
younger hand, and it was deemed best to
draw the old charges at last. So the three
percussion caps, that looked as old fash
toned rs flint lock itself to this genera
ton, were removed. The bullets, with
their paper cartridges, Were carefully
drawn; and the powder fell out of them,
some of it as bright and doubtless as
energetic, If one were to test it, as when
the captain loaded his revolver before the
battle of Cedar Creek. To one who was
there, the sight of those old cartridges
must have brought back grim and NOV
ing spectacle of as gallant charge rs the
war had known. - Boston Transcript
Listener
Morris tribune., 1888-05-23
The Contagiousness Of Crime.

Under the title the ''Contagiousness of
Murder M. Aubry has published an
elaborate thesis, in which, among other
things, he argues that the relation Of q
crime, reproduced with minute details by
the press, frequently leads to a series OF
crime, the means of execution of which
are copied from the same ''crime type"
He believes these cases to be cases of
veritable initiative contagion.
Of course the plea of insanity cuts its
usual exaggerated figure in this disquisi-
ton. But the four principal elements
necessary to constitute an epidemic of
murder are given as suggestion, imita-
ton, heredity and contagiousness. Moreau
de Tours proposes the following preventive
measures: 1. A healthy moral individual
hygiene. Q. The moralization Of habits.
8. A restriction of the publication Of
crimes. 4. A more logical severity in the
Judgment Of criminals. Chicago News.
Morris tribune., 1888-05-23

A short time ago, the railroad COM
missioners notified the Northern Pa
cific road to reduce its passenger rates
to three cents per mile within n given
length of time or legal steps would he
taken to force the road To make such
reduction. Before the time stated by
the con. missioners had expired, the
Northern Pacific discovered that its
passenger business in Minnesota had
increased to such an extent that It
was able to voluntarily 90 reduce
rates to three cents per mile. Upon
learning OF such voluntaryt7 % rcdne-
ton the Manitoba concluded to make
a voluntary(?) reductions also and
now there is the three cent passenger
rate on both roads. The TRIBUNE
now suggests to tive commissioners
that they give their attention to the
freight rates upon those roads aud
serve still other notices upon them.
Other voluntary (?) reductions may
follow,
Morris tribune., 1888-05-23
Minnesota's Twin Cities.

One of the most impressive things to an
eastern man in both of them is their pub
lie spirit, and the harmony with which
business men work together for anything
which will build up and beautify the city.
1 believe that the ruling force in Mime
apolis is of New England stock, while st.
Paul has a larger proportion of New York
people, with mixture of southern; and
have a fancy that there Is social shading
that shows this distinction. It is worth
noting, however, that the southerner,
transplanted to Minnesota or Montana,
loses the laisser faire with which he is
credited at home, and becomes as active
and pushing as anybody. Both cities have
very large Scandinavian population.
Charles Dudley Warner in Harper's Maya
zina
Morris tribune., 1888-05-23
Ancient Gaul,s Curious Coin.

"There is curious shaped coin," con-
tinued Mr.. Proskey, placing on the table
q small bronze affair resembling diminu
tive horseshoe or letter u. It was about
q quarter of an inch thick and two inches
across. The ends were oval and fiattened.
cit was In use in ancient Gaul," ex-
planned Mr.. Proskey, ''about z, 600 years
ago. It is said to have been used in Africa
and Ireland. It was a very convenient
shape, you see. You could string dozen
of them on a stick or carry them in your
belt or hook q lot of them together. There
are not many of them found, but there is
no demand for them, and a specimen is
only worth about $10.-New York World.
Morris tribune., 1888-05-23
Half Fare Excursion,

We take special pleasure In calling
attention to the Excursions to points
in Minnesota & Dakota via the St.
Paul and Minneapolis and Manitoba
Ry. from st. Paul or Minneapolis and
points south and East which have been
announced leaving st. Paul May 9th
and 2Srd and June 9Th and Goth ard
points south one day earlier, when
tickets are to be sold at the rate OF
one fare fer the round trip. These
tickets will be limited to thirty days
from date issue, good ten days go
ing and five for return with stop over
within limits. This will enable
friends or intending settlers to visit
this country during the early spring
and summer at very small cost
Further particulars can be obtained
by addressing s~Er #f1TIf s.
u f.. G. H. WARREN,s
Gen. Pass. Agent. ST, Paul
Morris tribune., 1888-05-23
General Law Business
Transacted. ~.
How to Cure Salt Rheum and letter.

Many persons firmly believe that
salt rheum and letter can not be
cured and quietly submit to be tor
tured by them If they would invest
twenty-five cents in box of Cham
bcrlain's Eye and Skin Ointment and
apply it rs directed they would soon
become convinced of their error. 1t
almost instantly relieves the itch
ing and burning sensation and has
cured many cases after they had re-
sisted all other treatment for from ten
to twenty years. Try it. For sale by
Fritz Buckintin.
Morris tribune., 1888-05-23
PROHIBITION COLUMN.
EDITEp By THE PRoHIBITIoN CLUB,
CONSISTENCY.

Prollihltionists are taking the same
means To secure the prohibition of the
drink curse that our republican
friends did for the a,olition OF slavery
viz:-by u new party built upon the
issue which it champions. The first
National platform Of the Republicans
party. declared that in The exercise Of
its power 1t was the duty Of the
government to prohibit Ia the ter
ritories those twin rclics Of barbar-
ism, polygamy and slavery
The Prohibitions party warks on the
same line viz: that the prohibition Of
the drink traffic Is a national question
which in the exercise of its power the
general government should prohibit
wherever II has jurisdiction.
The general government committed
to The prohibition of the drink traffic
could prohibit it In the territories and
the District of Columbia; could pro-
hibit its expectation and importation,
and could by the exercise Of its power
oyer interstate commerce confine the
traffic entirely within the individual
states. BY no other means can such
staggering blow be struck at the
liquor traffic.
1t was the only constitutional
method by which the spreading can
Ger of slavery could he effectually
checked. 1t is the only method by
which the more malignant cancer OF
the, saloon can be checked.
Why is 1t then that our republican
friends should condemn aud villify
the prohibitionists as cranks fanatics,
pharisees, when they are doing
nothing worse than adopting the
same methods that republicans did
when their party WAS, indeed the
party of moral ideas?
The reason is obvious. The party
ia no longer n party of moral ideas
but has degenerate,l into machine
for :he advancement of selfish pur
poses and those who are centered II
self cannot comprehend an unselfist
motive in anyone else.
II
Morris tribune., 1888-05-23
Sensible Talk,

An exchange talks seusib!y rs fol-
lows: There are some people who
have an idea that when u man makes
an Improvement upon his house, or
place Of business, that he is making
money hand over fist aud getting
rich, or he would not, or could not. do
so. It is a mistaken idea, and In
most cases directly the reverse oftrue,
for many times one man Of moderate
means will do more to build and
beautify a town than all the men of
large bank account and misery
boarded wealth that it contains put
together. The man who has fifty or
a hundred dollars and invests it in
improving his home, not only Ell
riches himself but adds just that
much to the beauty of the town and
the value of the property adjoining
him, which, perchance, may belong
to a millionaire, who wouldn'tllnvest
"a dollar. Nay more, he shows in a
substantial manner the faith he has
in the town, and portion Of the ex-
penditure goes into the pockets OF
mechanics that, in most cases, must
necessarily be employed to do the
work. Money expended in fences,
shade trees, gardens and many other
things we might name Is well invested
They are evidences Of thrift and
civilization. The home with them ia
worth thousand times more than
without them, and town wheresuch
Investments are made Id the town
that attracts the eye of the home
seeker and Is an invitation for the
enterprising citizen to come and To-
cate that is generally accepted.
Morris tribune., 1888-05-23

In Maryland there is law which
treats an llabitual drunkard in the
same manner as alunitic. On petition
under oath by a responsible party an
habitual drunkard is taken into
custody and jury is called to pass
upon his case and determine whether
he is incapable of taking care OF him.
self or his estate. If the jury finds
that heis incapable the court APP
points a COMMITTEES to confine him Id
an institution for such time as the
court may approve, and to release
him or extend the time, as the court
may direct.
Morris tribune., 1888-05-23
A Ramon. ola Shin.

It is an interesting fact that the old
British war ship, in which Mr.. Darwin
circumnavigated the world, and began
those speculations which revolutionized
science, Is now japanese training ship.
Despite its transformation of name and
change Of ownership, the famous old yes-
sci still floats. Instead of the Beagle, the
name Is some unspellable word with the
usual ship title Of Maru after 1t. The
Japs are proud Of their treasure.--Home
.Tonrna1
Morris tribune., 1888-05-23

President Cleveland could only find
time to write three line telegram of
regret to the Grant memorial banquet
in New York last night. But when
the monument to John G. Calhoun
was unveiled in Charleston s. c., he
wrote a long letter eulogizing in the
most fulsome terms the South Caro-
lima nulIifier. John e. Calhoun's
policy carried out would have dis
rupted the Union. Gen. Graflt's
military genius gave us a Uuion un-
broken. Why the. distinction made
by President Cleveland New York
Morris tribune., 1888-05-23
Decay OF Different Wootls.

Tests have been made to determine the
variations in the length of time that It re-
Quires to produce decay in different kinds
OF wood when buried under the surface
Of the ground. The birch and aspen were
found to decay in three years, the willow
and horse chestnut in four years, maple
and red beech in five years, elm and ash
in seven years; the larch, juniper and
arbor Vita were uninjured at the expira-
tion OF eight years. Globe Democrat.
Morris tribune., 1888-05-23

Some very good people are mourn
ing, because man of national reputa-
ton will not head the Minnesota
delegation to the Chicago convention.
They should cease their lamentations.
These men of national reputation are
the ones who guided the party to de-
feat four years ago and it is well that
a younger element is placed in front
Morris tribune., 1888-05-23

Attorney Davis captured the con-
yention by an eloquent and well de-
livered speech. His election was GER
tainly great victory and he had
reason to feel proud, but when he
thanked the convention for lis cleo
ton he stopped over badly. When
Mr.. Davis gets older he will learn not
to praise himself i'll a public speech.
a-Anoka Herald. So
Morris tribune., 1888-05-23
At the Bali.

Admiring Mamma (pointing to her
daughter) Don't you think that Mamie
looks SO much better in that dress, Mrs.
Greene, than in any she has ever had3
Mrs. Greene with emphasis)- why, my
dear Mrs. Scott, ! don't think anything
could improve Nannie's appearance.
It was meant as q compliment, but the
fond mamma took it otherwise, and now
the don't speak. --Harper's Bazaar.
Morris tribune., 1888-05-23

Sherburne County Star-News: It
is suggested to the writer that if SOME
of the Republican papers of the state
would devote part of the surplus
energy they are using in fighting the
leading men OF the party to fight
ing out friend, the enemy, the Re-
publican party would be in good
deal better shape to win at the polls
paYf fall
Morris tribune., 1888-05-23

Consumption, Scrofola, General De-
fbiIity, Wasting Diseases Of Children,
Chronic Coughs and Bronchitis, can
be cured by the use Of Scott's Einul-
sion of Pure Cod Liver Oil with
Hypophosphites. Prominent physi-
clans use it and testify to its great
value. Please read the following: /
used Scott's Emulsion for an obsti-
nate Cough with Hemprrage, Loss Of
Appetite, Emaciation, Eleeplessness,
&c. All of these have now left, aud
/ believe your Emulsion has saved q
case of well developed Consumption.
IT. j. FINDLEY, M. D., Lone Star,
Texas. 7t4
Morris tribune., 1888-05-23
Cocaine for Seasickness.

The empress of Austria gives the strong
by eminent physicians both in this coun-
try and in Europe, concerning the efficacy
of cocaine as remedy for seasickness.
She declares that, notwithstanding the
fact that her medical attendants admins
tered it to her in large doses during her
recent yachting trip to Corfu, she suffered
more from seasickness than on any prev
ious occasion. York World.
Morris tribune., 1888-05-23

Secretary Bayard's ambition to re-
turn to the senate is timely and laud-
able. The members of the present
cabinet will all be looking around Tor
employment before the next st. Fat
rtcS,s day.-Philadelphia Press.
Morris tribune., 1888-05-23

D. Sinclair of Winona Is being fire.
quently mentioned for the Republic
can nomination for congress in the
First district. Mr.. Sinclair is man
of integrity and ability. He under
stands the needs of his district and
would represent it in congress with
credit. The TRIBUNE hopes to see
him nominated and elected.
Morris tribune., 1888-05-23

q. The Browns Valley Tribune is
dandy in the way of discovering cam
didates for legislative honors. Its
latest find Is farmer by the name OF
Lippitts, resident of Traverse coun-
ty. We hope however that winner
has not yet been named.-Graceviile
Transcript.
Morris tribune., 1888-05-23

he might lose on the outcasts he gains
In new trade. IN. B. Holuf, liquor
dealer OF WILDER, Neb., In confiden-
tial letter written for the guidance Of
liquor-dealers in New Jersey, Feb. II,
1888.
Morris tribune., 1888-05-23

Democrats these days have no use
for the Humans of Ohio or the Nc
Donalds of Indiana. They are out OF
date. But don't understand that Re
publicans are mourning over this
solemn state of affairs. Let the
funeral proceed.-Chicago Inter Ocean
Morris tribune., 1888-05-23

The voters of this judicial district
will be called upon to name success
sor to Judge c. L. Brown. The
Transcript is of the opinion that no
opposition will develop to Judge
Brown and that he will he nominated
by reclamation and elected by solid
vote of the Notwithstanding Trans
cript. Erx
Morris tribune., 1888-05-23
Red Wing Repuhlican: The del

Red Wing Republican: The dele
gates to Chicago are all comparatively
young men, but it does not follow
that they will be found less discreet
than the older practitioner would have
been. 1t would appear that the young
blood gave its attention to getting
delegates rather than to making a
Mat for IS. ...,- L
Morris tribune., 1888-05-23

The Democratic party of Minnesota
is not the most harmonious organiZa-
ton in the world. The worst and the
best elements of the party are at war
with each other. In the late state
convention it was noticed that the
Stevens county Democrats were not
found acting with the hummer ele-
Morris tribune., 1888-05-23

The tight between Ames and Doran
is by no means over and lively times
may be expected i'll the next state
Democratic convention. By the way,
the next Republican convention may
not be wholly devoid of interest.
Morris tribune., 1888-05-23

The Fifth district will maintain It's
reputation as a fighting ground this
wear. Although the congressional
fight is being conducted good ma
turedly. it is none the less spirited
and determined. Gov. Barto seems
to he in the lead.
Morris tribune., 1888-05-23
soNNETs.


fcannot love theei Though we dwelled apart
Leagues upon leagues Of endless sea and shore,
Though through long years no message came
that bore
OF thee glad tidings, telling where thou art
SIN thy dumb absence could NOT bring smart
10 my brave soul, for from It's inmost core
Springs the fine band that knits us evermore'
A hopeful patience, foreign to the heart
Wont to rush forward all too eagerly,
Goes with me day and night, faith sublime
As deep as life, more strong than death or time,
Till what divides us now, the sky and sea
Themselves seem to repeat the blest refrain
30 sure as God lives we shall meet again!
as n assss n ssss ssFt .ts
cannot lose thee! Though between thy heart
4 And mine q legion Of black phantorns lay
f Like grim host or foes In wars array
In vain the bristling lance or swift winged dart,
To strike my dauntless soul bleeding smart.
No earthly power my eagerness could stay
From cutting through ten thousand leagues
away
That should unerring lead me where thou art, :
Armed by the faith sublime that thou andI
Are knit by bands that time and death defy,
Invincible, as to my cor grows plain
What must ere long toll forth loud refrain,
Swelling to heaven from joyous sea and shore
So sure as God lives we shall part no morel
~ Stuart Sterne in Beyond the Shadow"
Morris tribune., 1888-05-23
NOTICE..

H. r. Eddy, Of the town of Horton,
will receive cattle to herd on his
farm for the coming season. Heswili
be in Morris May 18th TO receive and
take charge Of all cattle. He will
make the Farmers Hotel on Fifth
street his headquarters. 19-3w
Morris tribune., 1888-05-23
PLATFORMS.

A party platform is supposed to be
q declaration of principles; but when
a great party becomes SO morally
bankrupt that it hasn't any princi-
pies to declare it attempts to make
up for the same by abusing the OPP
position. This was the plan adopted
by the poverty striker g. o. p. in its
recent state convention. Eight out
of the eleven paragraphs of the plat
form were devoted TO an arraignment
Of the Democratic party. OF the re-
naming three one was the temper
ance plank submitted as q minority
report by DR.. s. q. Smith.
AS DIR. Smith is, next to Gen.
Nettleton. the most ardent advocate
of high license this plank may be con-
strued to be an endorsement of the
license system and nothing more and
as the National Dealers Protective
Association Of liquor dealers have al
ready endorsed the same system the
party takes no risk of antagonizing
the liquor vote within the party.
There is but little doubt but that
the temperance plank of the
National Republican platform, if
there be such plank at all, will
favor high license. The liquor dealers
have prepared the way for it.
Morris tribune., 1888-05-23

Robert who was at the Office very late
last night)-My dear, have you seen any
thing Of my bootsi
She (sweetly}- Yes, love, they are down
here on the hat rack. Life.
Morris tribune., 1888-05-23

Jay Gould has expressed his disap-
proval Of "that man Gresham"
Meanwhile the Gresham boom con-
tinues to grow.
Morris tribune., 1888-05-23

After the two state conventions,
there seems to be lull in matters
political. The quiet will not last
long however.
Morris tribune., 1888-05-23

Editor Baker of the st. Paul Globe
Is probably the most unpopular Demo-
crat in Minnesota. Just now there
are none so mean as to do him honor.
Morris tribune., 1888-05-23

By plating Hon. III. w. Stone Sr.
at the head of theselectoral ticket, the
Republicans Of western Minnesota
have received deserved recognition.
Morris tribune., 1888-05-23
WEDNESDAY, MAY 3d. 1888 -

There are said to be IA 900 men ana
women in London who earn their
iiving by their pens.
Morris tribune., 1888-05-23

When big ideas get into little minds
something is bound to spread. 1t is usually
the mouth.