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Morris tribune., 1893-11-29
Animal Rnro,netera.

The tortoise is not an animal one
would naturally fix upon as likely to
be afraid of rain, but it is singularly
SO. Twenty-four hours or more before
rain falls the Galapagos tortoise makes
for some convenient shelter. On a
bright clear morning, when not cloud
is to be seen, the denizcf'a Of tortoise
farm on the African co,.~t may be seen
sometimes heading for the nearest over
hanging rocks. When that happens, the
proprietor knows that rain will come
down during the day, and as rule it
comes down in torrents. The sign never
fails. This presentation, to coin
word, which exists in many birds and
beasts may be explained partly from
the increasing weight of the atmosphere
when rain is forming, partly by habits
of living and partly from the need of
moisture which is shared by all. The
American catbird gives warning of an
approaching thunderstorm by sitting
on the low branches of the dogwood
tree whether this union Of the feline
with the canine is invariable the depo.
nent sayeth not), uttering curious notes.
Other birds, including the familiar rob-
in, it is said, give similar evidence of
an impending change in the weather.
Chicago Herald.
Morris tribune., 1893-11-29
A Genuine Philanthropist,

One Of New York's philanthropic mer-
chants spends thousands of dollars each
year in aiding the poor, but none of his
benefciaries ever gets a cent in cash.
His idea Is that money giving democrat
ICES the recipient. He will buy groceries
and pay rent for distressed family and
secure employment for the wage earn
ers. Once they are at work he tells
them that he considers it moral obi
CATION for them to refund, at any con-
venient season, the sum he has expended.
If they do, he regards the case as q tri-
umph Of self respect, IF they don't, he
finds some excuse for them in his own
mind and keeps right on at his self ap-
pointed task. Last winter he hired hall
in the Hebrew district down town, en-
gagged competent teacher and provided
q number of Jewish girls with free in
structions. Noproselyting was attempt
ed. Indeed not word was said about
religion. The girls became greatly in
terested, and their brothers begged for
and obtained admittance. Similar classes
are to be established this winter. The
allows himself an income f$3,-
600 per year. ALI the rest OF the money
he makes is devoted to the aid of others.
New York Sun.
Morris tribune., 1893-11-29
a Metal That Hardens steel.

The reason that the mixture of tung-
stem with steel gives the latter SO great a
degree of hardness that it readily
scratches glass and quartz seems to be
revealed by a discovery recently made
in Germany. A definitely crystallized
compound of iron and tungsten has been
discovered, the crystals being so hard as
to scratch topaz. Tungsten is brittle
white metal, almost as heavy as gold.
The crystals, remarks The Paper Trade,
as formed by its combination with iron,
in the proportion of one atom of iron to
two of tungsten, are silver gray and very
brilliant. !. 1t is thought that when tung-
stem is alloyed with steel some of the
compound just described is formed in
the mass, thereby producing the remark
able increase in the hardness of the steel
This is an interesting example of the
value that one metal may lend to the 9TH
er, for, until the discovery that it could
be used in hardening steel, tungsten, al
though it occurs in considerable album
dance, was practically useless and with
out value. New York Times.
Morris tribune., 1893-11-29
Queer Phenomena of railing Bodies,


lam unable to say who first noticed
the peculiar caprices of a stone or other
heavy body dropped from the top of a
high tower, but it is nevertheless curl
GUS fact that such objects invariably fall
slightly to the east of the perpendicular
line Persons of inquiring turn Of mind
who ask why this is as it is may find an
answer in the following. All falling bod
les partake Of the earth's eastward mo-
ton to greater or lesser extent. There
fore during the time occupied by stone
in falling from the top Of a high tower
or other eminence the earth's rotary mo-
ton has carried il an appreciable dis
lance to the east. The initial impetus
Of the stone has carried it to the east
ward also, therefore it strikes the earth
to the east of the perpendicular, vary
ing in degree according to the height
from which it has fallen.
A curious article on this subject may
be found in the Leipsic Zeitung of May
8, 1889, page 8. The author of the ar
ticle, who has given it the title of 'The
Nonperpendicularity of High Towers"
claims that the tower on st. Peters ca
thedral at Rome leans IS inches to the
east.-St. Louis Republic,
Morris tribune., 1893-11-29
Milford. Miss and the Dog.


A travellers tale of British phlegm X
told in the following terms: A French
man was seated in smoking carriage
and had for his companion MILFORD
Anglais." Enter a British miss-of
course with plaid and protruding teeth
and Skye terrier. She sat opposite the
MILFORD. He politely informed her that
she had by mistake got into smoking
carriage. She made not the slightest an
-swer. but sat grimly on.
The MILFORD threw away his cigar, much
to the establishment of the Frenchman,
who, according to the story, sat watch
ing what would happen. When they
reached the next station, the MILFORD said,
with the cold dignity of his race and
cast: madam can now change into a
nonsmoking carriage. If she does not, I
shall assume that she does not mind
smoke and shall light another cigar"
Madam said not a word, but stared in
front of her. The train went on again,
and the MILFORD lighted up. When his
cigar was well alight and the train in
motion, the lady bent forward, took the
cigar out of the milord's mouth and
threw it out of the window. The MILFORD
not only did not make any remark, but
he did not even seem disturbed. All he
did was to wait minute, and then to
bend over the lady, seize the Skye ter
rier, which was lying in her lap, and
fling it out of the window.
Of this act the lady, to the complete
establishment of the French spectator,
took no notice whatever. At the next
station both the lady and the MILFORD got
out, but without exchanging word in
regard to the cigar and dog incident,
while the Frenchman turned over in his
head an etude on the subject of Lies
Anglais taciturnes. London Spectator.
Morris tribune., 1893-11-29
ALeeend of Nantucket.

About Vineyard sound there are
numerous legends of famous Indian
giant. 1t is SAID that the rocks at Sea-
comet are the remains of his wife,
whom he threw into the sea there. He
turned his children into fishes, and emp
tying out his pipe one day formed
Nantucket out of its ashes. This latter
story of Nantucket's source must ac-
count likewise for the well known story
of that old Nantucket captain who was
accustomed to make his reckonings by
tasting the earth brought up on sound
ing. One day the lead was dipped in
some earth brought on board ship from
the island, and the captain, after tast-
ing, leaped from his berth in great ex-
citement .exclaiming, "Nantucket's
sunk, and here-we are right over old
Marin Hackett's garden. Naturally,
he would recognize the taste of tobacco
ashes. Boston Transcript.
Morris tribune., 1893-11-29
The yyorld.s Parllnments.

The British parliament compares IA
vorably in size with those of other ma
tions. With $40 members in the house
of commons and over 553 in the upper
house, it is far and away the largest in
the world. France comes nearest with
584 in the chamber of deputies and 800
in the senate. Spain comes next with
481 in congress and 861 in the cortes
Then comes the Austrian reichsrath
with 353 and 245 in the lower and upper
houses respectively, followed by Ger
many with 327 in its reichstag and So in
its bundesrath. The United States has
1856 representatives in congress and IS
senator's. LONDON Tt-Bits.
Morris tribune., 1893-11-29
AuMoRs OF eANN PUBLISHING.
Announcements of Marriages That Hav
Been Unceremoniously Interrupted.

Announcements of Marriages That Have
Been Unceremoniously Interrupted.
A few years ago ludicrous, albeit
vexatious, incident occurred at church
in Larkhall. A rustic couple, after hav-
ing had the banns published the pre-
scribed number of times, proceeded to
the church to be joined in holy wedlock.
The service was conducted without q
hitch until the officiating clergyman ar
rived at that part where he asked, ''WiE
liam Wisher, wilt thou have this woman
to be thy welded wife?' when the bride
groom replied with some astonishment
that his name was not William Wisher.
The ceremony was of course suspend
ed, and on investigation being made as
to the cause of the mistake it transpired
that the bridegroom had written to the
sexton of the church requesting him to
have the banns published, and concluded
his letter thus, $50 no more from your
well wisher and Mary Williams" The
sexton, supposing that William Wisher
was the name of the intending Benedict,
published the banns accordingly, and
the disappointed couple were compelled
to await the publication of the banns in
their proper names.
The precentor of country parish
church near Arbroath one Sunday an
nounced from his place that ''there was
solemn purpose of marriage between
Alexander Sphinx of Fishers loan and
Elspeth Hackett Of Burn wynd," when
the parish beadle, who was something
of character, suddenly arose and I'M
tremendously interrupted the proceed
ings by exclaiming: ''That's wrangi
That's wrangl It's no Sanders Sphinx o.
Fishers loan that's gaun to marry Els
peth Hackett, but Lang Sanders Sphinx
O. Smiddy croft" The name of one of
the parties had been wrongly stated in
the proclamation paper, and this was
the way the beadle took to correct it.
Some years ago middle aged agricul-
tural laborer called upon the session
clerk of Alloa and asked him what the
charge was for publishing the "cries"-i.
e., banns of marriage-thre times on
the same Sunday. ga pound" replied
the clerk. AYE" said the other, ''an
what dye tax when ye TAX two Sun
days to dotP'' "Half guinea" was the
reply. San what dye charge when ye
talk three Sundays to't?" was the rus
tics next query. "Seven and SIX" an
swered the clerk, with an amused air.
"Aye, man." rejoined the querist, 81
see; the LANCER ye tax to dae't the cheap
er it gets. Just cry AVA till We pay yer
sePp'
Andhe took his departure withoutmor
ado.-London Tit-Bits.
Morris tribune., 1893-11-29

The Northern Pacific railroad has
just put into effect series of low
round-trip rates to the Pacific coast
points. These California tickets are
good until April 80, 1894, and are
good for step over under certain con-
ditions.
These rates will enable those de-
string to do SO to spend the winter in
southern California, or to visit the
Mid-Winter fair to be held at San
Francisco. This latter event will I'M
doubtedly be second only to the
Worlds fair just closed, and will re-
pay visit, as it will exhibit the re-
sources and capabilities of California.
ST. Paul, Minneapolis and Duluth
to north Pacific coast points and re-
turn, $3.50; to San Francisco and re-
turn to Missouri river, 5000; to Los
Angeles and return to Missouri river,
$4,000.
Morris tribune., 1893-11-29
YOUR FUTURE

Palmistry assumes to tell what the lines in youl
hand indicate 1t will amuse You, if nothing more.
me above diagram almost explains itself. The
length OF the LINE OF LIFE Indicates probable
age to which You viii live. Each BRACELET
gives you thirty years. Well-marked LINE OF
HEAD denotes brain power !; clear LINE OF
success in life; but you must keep up with modern
IDEAS to win it. You will find plenty Of these in
Demorest's Family Magazine, 90 attractively pre-
sented that every member of the family is enter
tanned. 1t is dozen magazines in one. A CLEAR
line OF HEART bespeaks tenderness; straight
c LINE OF FArE peaceful Ie the i
spares you doctors bills; will the health hints
in Demorest's. No other magazine publishes so
many stories to interest the home circle. You viii
be subject to extremes of high spirits despond-
ency If you have the GIRDLE OF VENUS well
marked; keep up your spirits by having Demorest's
MAGAZINE to read. By subscribing to it for 1894
Of great value, besides the superb premium picture
17x22inches, I'm Daisyl" which is almost real
cost $500; and yon viii have magazine that cannot
be equaed by any in the world for its beautiful
Illustrations and subject matter, that will keep
you posted on all the topics Of the day, and all the
fads, and different items of interest about the
household, besides furnishing interesting reading
matter, both grave and gay, for the whole family
and while Demorest's fe not q fashion magazine,
its fashion pages perfect, and you get with it
free of COST all the patterns you wish to use during
the year, and in any size you choose. Send In
really get over $500 in value. Address the pub
Usher, W. Jennings Demorest, Is East Hath St,
New York. II you are unacquainted with the
Magazine, send for specimen copy. A large QUAD
RANGLE means honesty; a large TRIANGLE,
generosity; long FIRST DIVISION OF THUMB.
Ing faculty. The MOUNT OF JUPITER PI besoIens
ambition; that Of SATURN, prudence the SUN,
love of splendor: MARS, courage; MOON, inagina-
tion; VENUS, love Of pleasure; and MERCURY,
intelligence. Take our advice as above and yon
will be sure to possess the last and most valuable
quality.
Morris tribune., 1893-11-29
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends TO personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
ldafting the worlds best products TO
tic needs Of physical being, viii attest
the value to health of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup of Figs.
Its excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of perfect lax
alive; effectually cleansing the system,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation.
It has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval of the medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid
neys, Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug
gists in SOC and 81 bottles, but it is man.
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
CO. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figs,
and being well informed, you will not
accept any substitute if offered.
Morris tribune., 1893-11-29
White with a Vengeance.

Here is astate of things which probably
not the wealth of the Astors could buy
in America. Lord and Lady Abingdon
have a place in Dorset known as the
White farm. Everything is accordingly
white. All the farm buildings, the
house itself, and even all the animals on
the place are white. Rabbits, cats,
guinea pigs, hens, horses, COWS, donkeys
and all the creatures are spotless.
But this is not the most remarkable
feature. The free and independent Brit
ish men and maids who till the soil and
churn the butter are compelled to attire
themselves in white smocks and white
frocks to bear out the general impression
Of whiteness.-New York Recorder.
Morris tribune., 1893-11-29
BESIDE rHE BAY OF MONTEREY.


Beside the bay of Monterey,
When morn is on the mountains,
What joy to hear and know not fear,
The cry of seaborn fountainsl
Across the bay of Monterey
The sea fog, thinly drifting,
The land reveals or shore conceals,
Soft scenes, like magic, shifting.
Beside the bay of Monterey
How sweet to walk at even,
When softened dyes from sunset skies
Steal up the sapphire heaven!
Along the reach of rocky beach
Oh, Joy it is to follow,
Where blooms the sea anemone
In every HavewoTn hollow,
On giant rock that fronts the shock
The spray wet grasses glisten.
Where breaks the wave on cliff and cave
The flowers bend and listen.
count the years by all my tears
And all life's stormy weather,
Since by the bay of Monterey
We wandered, love, together.
fwalk along the changing shore,
Oh, sad and strange it seemsj
And If you hear the pillows roar,
You hear them but in dreams.
For you have slept now many day
Upon the shore of Monterey,
Sarah L. Stillwell in Overland Monthly.
Morris tribune., 1893-11-29
Appropriate.

One day while his apparatus for deep
sea soundings, by means of steel piano
forte wire, was being constructed, Lord
Kelvin entered Mr.. Whites shop in elias
gov along with the great DR.. Joule, cele-
brated for his determination of the me-
ehanical equivalent of heat Jonle's
attention was called to a bundle of the
piapoforte wire lying in the shop, and
Thomson explained that he intended it
for sounding purposes" 'What note2"
innocently inquired Joule and was
promptly answered, 1.-THE deep Car
Qonaut
Morris tribune., 1893-11-29
snent onlv One.

Little Dot-Mamma gave me two
quarters to buy candy, but | only spent
one of them.
Father-That's something like. Now
I'll give you another quarter to put
with the other.
Little Dot-Thank you, but / can't
put it with the other till l find it. 1t
dropped out of my pocket on the way to
the candy store. Good News.
Morris tribune., 1893-11-29
Raphael.

Raphael experienced temptations to
suicide. He himself says: "I tied the
fisherman's cords which I found in the
boat eight times around her body and
mine, tightly as in winding sheet. /
raised her in my arms, which I had kept
free in order to precipitate her with me
into the waves. At the mo.
ment was to leap to be swallowed for
ever with her, I felt her pallid head turn
upon my shoulder like dead weight
and the body sink down upon my knees. I"
New York Times.
Morris tribune., 1893-11-29
A singular Coincidence.

The chaplain of an American jail
Youches for the following, A little boy
was taken by his parents to visit the
prison, and on passing one of the cells
In which a notorious criminal had been
incarcerated his father playfully pushed
him in and closed the door upon him.
The child, overcome by some vague ter
ror, screamed aloud and could scarcely
be comforted by his mothers earesses,
Years passed. The lad half thought
lessly fell into crime and was only re-
called to his better nature on finding
himself, having been sentenced to term
Of imprisonment, in the Identical cell
into which he had been momentarily
thrust as a child,
Morris tribune., 1893-11-29
Elavatnrs Ina Nau York.

New York contains $500 elevators at
present, including those in private
houses and others where the traffic is
comparatively small. II you assume,
however, merely to dazzle the fancy.
that 5000 of these are in busy build
ings, then you find that the elevators
of New York could carry up and down
per day 5000 times 10000 people, or
not far from the entire population of
the United States. Again, by beau
tiful law of averages, you find that 90
miles is a fair daily run for q New
York elevator. Boston Globe.
Morris tribune., 1893-11-29
We TELL YOU

nothing new when we state that it pays to engage
in permanent, most healthy and pleasant bust
Such is the business offer the working class.
We teach them how to make money rapidly and
guarantee every one who follows our Instructions
Every one who takes hold now and works will
surely and speedily increase their earnings; there
can be no question about it; others now at work
aTs u4ng IL ana you, reauef can po the same anne
ever had the chance to secure You will make a
grave mistake if you fail to give it trial at once,
If you grasp the situation, and act quickly, you
will directly find yourself in most prosperous
business at which you can surely make and save
large sums of money. The results of only few
hours work will often equal a weeks wages.
Whether you are old or young, man or woman, it
makes no difference, do as we tell you, and sue
cess will meet you at the very start. Neither
experience or capital necessary. Those who work
for us are rewarded. Why not write to-day for
full particulars, free e. G. ALLEN, q CO,
Box No. 42O, Augusta, Me.
Morris tribune., 1893-11-29

Clara-There! / knew it. He has pro-
posed this evening and she has accepted.
Dora-They are acting like other peo-
pie. Merely polite, that's all.
That's only blind. Look at her
yAchting cap.'
sits on hind side before"
Eyes. A man can't kiss girl under
one Of thosepeaks. New York Weekly.
Morris tribune., 1893-11-29
One of His Tricks.

II thought you said you were going
to bring a friend home to dinner with
you," said Mrs. Chugwater.
"He couldn't come, Samantha" re-
piled Mr., Chugwater as he sat down
with great satisfaction to the first good
dinner he had had chance to attack
for long time.-Chicago Tribune.
Morris tribune., 1893-11-29

If any of our Norwegian friends
wish to learn to speak, read and write
English correctly, they should call at
our office and purchase Martin Vi
vestad's book of instruction. Price.
$1.OO, or 1925 for the TRIBUNE one
year and a copy of the book. If
Morris tribune., 1893-11-29
Cure For Headache.

AS remedy for all forms of head
ache Electric Bitters has proved to be
the very best It effects a permanent
cure and the most dreaded habitual sick
headaches yield to its influence. We
urge all who are afflicted to procure a
bottle, and give this remedy fair trial.
In cases of habitual constipation
Electric Bitters cures by giving the
needed tone to the bowels, and few
cases long resist the use of this medicine.
Try it once. Large bottles only SOC. at
Fritz Buckentin's drug store.
Morris tribune., 1893-11-29
An Explanation.

Feacher-"For men must work, and
women must weep" What is the mean
ing of that line, Tommy F1gg?
Tommy-It means that men has to
work to get money, and then the women
has to cry before the men will divide
with 'em. --Indianapoiis Journal.
Morris tribune., 1893-11-29

Mrs. Alice Comstock died Saturday
evening at half past nine o'clock OF
typhoid fever. Funeral services will
be held to-day.
Morris tribune., 1893-11-29
Rooms to Let.

Mrs. Fangle-Have you secured a
ledger for your second floor yet, Mr..
Goslin?
Goslin (horrifed) II haven't been look
ing for ledger, madam.
Mrs. Fangle-Why, I'm certain my
husband told me you had rooms to let in
your upper story.-Waif.
Morris tribune., 1893-11-29

A.C. Peck returned from Sioux
City last week, where he has been
with two carloads of stock.
Morris tribune., 1893-11-29

George Blackburn went to Ashby
as delegate from the l. 0. G. t.
lodge of this village last week. He
reports nice time.
Morris tribune., 1893-11-29

Mrs. Judge Fenton, who has been
very i'll for the past two weeks, is re-
ported slightly improving.
Morris tribune., 1893-11-29

NJ. E. Wheeler, who has been run
ming threshing machine in Dakota
this fall, came down from there last
week.
Morris tribune., 1893-11-29

. Mrs. r. L. Blackburn is reported a
very little better this morning. she
is very dangerously i'll.
Morris tribune., 1893-11-29

If in need of an organ or piano you
will save money by calling at Thorpe
& Tollifson's.
Morris tribune., 1893-11-29

John Burns, of Litchfeld, Ill, who
has. been visiting his parents and
friends in the town of Fairfield for
the past few days, returned to his
home yesterday.
Morris tribune., 1893-11-29

Andrew Erickson came up from
Willmar Saturday.
Morris tribune., 1893-11-29

The best mixed paints at Thorpe q
Tollifson's.
Morris tribune., 1893-11-29

Joseph O'Reilly went to Hanson
last week to look after his wood BUSH
ness
Morris tribune., 1893-11-29

The Congregational church Oh ihauooeA
holds preaching services every ou IIS,s, a.
IL a. m and SIP. M. by the PASTOR AiAi''i
8. Trower.
sunday School at 1880 M.
Prayer Meeting "Wednesday evenings a.
O'Clock.
Everyone most cordially invited 10 all Oh
these services.
Morris tribune., 1893-11-29
Local Items.

Mrs. John E. Code is reported to
be dangerously i'll.
Morris tribune., 1893-11-29

We hear that Judge Husevold is
confined to his bed through sickness.
Morris tribune., 1893-11-29

A fine assortment of wall paper at
Thorpe & Tollifson's.
Morris tribune., 1893-11-29

IoGT-Aancock Lodge, No; 3I, meets
every Friday at p. mr. IN - - a Ac1 Rpil n
Morris tribune., 1893-11-29

wcTU-Meets seni-monthly ON Wed,
nesday at 8 p. m: - ,,,,>,,,usxr Prast
Morris tribune., 1893-11-29

RAILROAD TINE TABLE.
PASSENGER trains on the Great Northern
,aa~a hancock as follows: Going West, lZ:So
a. m: going East, 1:l5 a. m. ,o.oor -,
Day train, going east, leaves at lz'zo p n' >
ding west, 2:27 p. m