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The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1894-01-04

New York World.
The tariff will not be in it. The
reform movement will furnish the next
chief executive of this county. so sure
as the Judgment day does not pro-
coed the iav CT election.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1894-01-04
PIT On YOur Thinking (nu.

The following which we clip from an
exchange, is worth of studying:
Read and think for yourself. Let
us go back and come down through
some of the years that have gone by.
The average size of farm was:
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1894-01-04

The Presidents message is largely
devoted to the -entangling alliances
with foreign nations, but does not say
word about the ~entanghng alli-
ances' existing ut home.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1894-01-04

Mr.. Cleveland has probably lost that
comprehensive plan of currency legis-
lation7 he mentioned In his letter to
Gov. Northen. He says nothing about
it IN his message. He evidently does
not desire to comprehend any other
than the gold standard plan now.-Ex.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1894-01-04

>HE next DOR
neighborto pride
is shame.
I THE man who
prays right will
always pay right.
THE Jer ic no
road Is the Oldest
thorOughrare on
earth.
SPIRITUAL dys-
pepsia Is harder
to cure than the
other kind.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1894-01-04

Mr.. CARLISLE. few years ago, was
such a staunch advocate of free coin
age that he wanted the free coinage
bill tackled on the appropriations, In
order to force its passage. He is now
a stronger gold-bug than Boss Grover
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-11-29
STATES AND NATION.

ssos Differences About Obssrvs.ss si
Thanksgiving.
Thanksgiving is . legal holiday In
the United States. It is set apart as
day upon which all the people may
join in returning thanks to Almighty
God for the blessings of the year. All
the states do not join with tho ma
tional government in the thankssiv'
ing. Some states in the south and
west though recognizing the day in
spirit. set apart for observance. some
other day than that designated In
the presidential proclamation In
1893 the state of Oregon had two sepa-
rate days for Thanksgiving, the gov
ernor refusing to observe the presi-
Dental proclamation sent from Wash.
ington. Those opposed to the gov.
ernor's course celebrated tho national
holiday while those loyal to tho gov
ernor gave thanks on the day sol
apart by him.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-11-29
After many moments Hazard came

After many moments Hazard came
I've fixed it. old fellow. She's
agreed to compromise. I've promised
her lot of things-had to-"
What did you promiseP" Lorrimer
wrapped his bath robe closer and
looked resolute.
"Well, first she says as to-day's
Thanksgiving she requires . good
dinner. She doesn't insist on Del
monico's-in fact there are other
places she might prefer-more select
and expensive. A party Of six would
suit r-including herself and
you"
"Whatr' roared Lorrimer. 'She
thinks I'll appear in public with
her"
.'Hushl Go slow. old man. The
twins won't be in evidence. She'll
look better in evening dress Then
as to the wine. There must be at
least dozen of champagne and box
of cigars for each of the six"
Drive her awayv' cried Lorrimer.
She'll ruin me! Drive her away!"
Hush, hushl There-she heard
you; she's kicking the door again.
Oh, WE'LL you've spoiled it all; there's
no use trying to help some people"
'Tn agres-rrl agree" gasped Lor-
rimer exhaustedly. "I'll agree"
"All right I'll tell her"
The kicking ceased Hazard came
back. "She says for you to call out
loudly in your own voice that you
promise.
II promise!' yelled Lorrimer.
'On your honor as gentleman"
ION my honor as q gentleman.
Well, why doesn't she go away2"
.'she's Strengthening her hat; 1t
como of.
"But say, Hazard. it's an Internal
shame L"
"old man. I'm afraid it's all too
true"
THAT I married herq' Lorrimer's
knees trembled.
"Well, perhaps not you yourself ex-
actly. But some one else might have
used your name-pretended to be
you"
Lorrimer jumped foot high.
Grossly! Crosby did it It's his
work That woman's name Is Crosby
She's his wife-and just to think that
smooth h-faced, innocent-looking-"
Then why didn't you put your head
out and let her see you weren't the
man?"
'I'll do it now"
'I'n tell her then" Hazard ran to
the entry. There was q scuftle and tho
door flew open.
Keep her out!'' cried Lorrimer. l
don't want her to come in. Keep her
out" He sprang behind screen.
keep her out"
~ can't, old man." said Hazard,
chokingly.
Call Chris Put her outi" Lorrt-
mer bobbed up and down. frantically.
The woman made wild dash at him
and seized his hair. There was .
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-11-29

Its Discovery Caused the First Thsnks-
giving Day In England.
The first Thanksgiving day in Eng
land followed the discovery Of the
"Gunpowder Plot" Had that plot
been successful ma ajority Of the then
rulers of England would have been
blown into eternity without q mo-
ments warning. Parliament had
passed bill making it a penalty for
Catholics to worship in public. The
law mot with considerable opposition
and endeavors were being made to
repeal it While parliament was in
session. one Guy Fawkes, succeeded
smuggling 100 barrels of gunpowder
into the coal dumps of the parliament
buildings The plot was discovered in
time to save what would have proved
one of the greatest crimes of Christian
dom. The manner in which it was
discovered was believed to be the work
of God, and thanksgiving praises were
ordered throughout the kingdom
Only in recent years was the custom
Abandoned
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-11-29

AL fears to the effect that the
epidemic which has recently been
raging in the various hospitals and
kindred public institutions Of Dublin
was nothing more nor less than the
dreaded Asiatic plague known as the
Beri-Beri, have now been set at rest.
For the doctors appointed to investi-
gate the matter have come to the con-
clusion that the microbe responsible
for all the evil is not that of the
oriental Beri-Beri, but is Indigenous
to Dublin, and known by the name Of
"wiski-wislki."
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-11-29

"N... bit of it," the other. cried

Met . bit Of it." the others cried
in unison. 'It was promise on your
honor as q gentleman"
''Lorrlmcr reflected But what II
1 have another engagement"
''Oh, that's all right You order
the dinner; we'll eat it"
But haven't though" he immed-
lately added. ITO tell the truth, In
awfully obliged to you fellowA l
hadn't . thing in view; was just 60
ing to be bored to death"
'HA and we saved You" said
Crosby.
"Yes," put in Hazard, we've made
1t day of real Thanksgiving for you. ="
I'D like to know how"
"Why. you've heap to be thank
full for. old man; you ought 10 -
wild with joy that it isn't truA"
"What?"
Tho wife and children"
''Oh, go away, please I'd really
like to be allowed to dress IN meet
you fellows at Del's at 6"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-11-29

was . long time returning. He came
not back alone A rustic Of skirts
betokened company. Mr. Lorrimer
wondered il his laundress expected 3
holiday gift He was out OF bed and
had crawled into his slippers and pro-
fuse bath robe.
'sTell her to wait outside" he cried;
you hear me, Chris? Tell her to
stay oat What does she want any
way, coming here at daylight?" He
had not much idea of the time of day.
A high soprano voice suddenly
startled him: II will go in-I will
see himl Oh, you Lorrimer. you; you
can't escape me now! I've found you
out. try rs you may. to hide in there.
/ tell you will sec himI''
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-11-29

WE take note that the people OF
Hamburg, including the whole imper-
ial outfit in Berlin, continue to be
much wrought up over the landing Of
. few American cattle alleged to be at
hictsd with Texas fever. We do not
hear that anyone has suffered from
eating this "dlseased meat. SO called,
nor do We expect to, inasmuch as all
the evidence goes to show that the
alarm is not we'll founded. But the
incident recalls the time Of the cholera
when Hamburg was sending US over 9
few cargoes Of cholera patients. and
her steamship lines had agents all
over the empire scraping up more and
Offering them rates that placed pas
sage to Now. York within the reach
Of all.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-11-29
RuralX n Miataka.

Poor Mike was very ill-almost ~
ill as he was short and what that
meant those who know him best can
say, for physically he was hardly
moro than q dwarf
The doctor was called in and after
investigation, informed Mira Mike
that her husband was suffering from
actinomycosis, a name which appeared
to strike terror to the soul Of the
anxious woman.
"Act phwat?" said she.
"Actlnomycosis." replied the dec
tor.
"Him?" cried Mrs Mike. "Ah, doc
ther. how can yez say thot? A lite
man loike Moikel coulden't hould the
name Of ut, much liss tn dissss thot
9oea wit utr'
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-11-29
ALREADY we hear Of the czar's hav-

ALREADY we hear Of the czar's hav-
ing banished q number of people to
Siberia for plotting against the life of
his father. We need not question the
banishment, for that will continue,
but We may be sure that such acts
are not due to tho deliberate volition
of the Russian emperor. He is as
much tool and puppet in the hands
Of his counselors as II he were a
mechanical automaton worked by
wires. II our wrath should be stirred
by acts Of the czar our anger should
not be turned against an irresponsible
creature wearing a crown but against
that gang Of barbarians who for more
than a century have overshadowed the
throne and been the actual rulers Of
Russia.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-11-29

LORD RosEBERY says that all Eng.
land wants il peace, and doubtless
this 10 true. England has already as
much territory as it can take care Of.
and there is no part of the world in
which 1t could secure . considerable
addition without coming in contact
with some civilized power. 1t Is
hoped that universal peace will be
maintained, and the understanding
which y seems has been reached be-
tween England and Russia is q step In
the direction of permanent peace.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-11-29
IN ANCIENT TIMES.

Thankssivink May Havo Originated with
the Hebrews.
Tho best authority we have on the
subject says that the custom OF
Thanksgiving originated with Mosea
A writer in an English encyclopaedia,
however. says that it is quite probable
that the custom antedates the deliver
or of the Israelitea The Hebrews
were ustomed to celebrate
plenteous harvests. but when famine
came there was no day of thanksRiv-
ing. It was after tho dawn of the
Christian era that the custom assumed
q national character. Tho first ma
tional day of Thanksgiving followed
the recognition of the Christian re-
liQion by the Roman rulers
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-11-29

year he had been asked 70 go up tne
Hudson to the De Pettits' place And
now that was spoiled. old Mrs. De
Petit having been SO inconsiderate as
to die of heart disease the week
previous, the invitations for the house.
party were all recalled. And Lori.
mer had the pleasing prospect OF q
long, stupid day in his batchelor
apartment varied by an evening at the
club, perhaps, though he meant mott
show himself there. II possible, owing
to tho likelihood Of meeting Sargent,
who never was asked anywhere by
swell people and who would rejoice In
Jealous consequence 1t Lorrimer's dis
comfiture.
With these thoughts the young bank
attache, VIII ose hours were immaterial,
his uncle being president OF the bank
and whose incom was the result OF .
legacy rather than of his salary. en-
deavored to compose himself to slum-
ber and again, after troubled dreams,
awakened to . gray November dawn
..It's that confounded Thanksgiving
day." he grumbled, turned over and
tried again to sleep ''The day 10 .
doleful one," he meditated; Its .
plebeian feast in every sense The
upper classes require no ono to tell
them when and for what to pray; they
know enough to render thanks to the
Lord every day In the year-especiany
Sundays in church like decent Chris
tlsns. As for this gorging oneself on
ordinary barnyard fowl, it thoroughly
wearies me-"
Inexpressibly bored, Mr. Wilson
Lorrimer fell into another doze, which
presently became slumber. and lasted
till noon. Not employinga valet, and
having given the young colored lad
who cared for his rooms and made his
coffee on . patent gas arrangement
from drop tube strict orders not to
sppear until midday. he suffered NO
disturbance. Chris, the boy in ques-
tion, had therefore just arrived and
was busy fixing the bath. when Mr.
Lorrimer opened his eyes 1t was not
Chris who awakened him, however,
but the persistent incessant ringing
Of the street bell
'"For heavens sake, !" said Lorrimer,
''go down and soc what idiot Is doing
thati"
Chris obeyed promptly, though it
meant four flights Of stairs; but he
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-11-29

II the torpedo boat Ericsson Is lia-
BILE to such accidents Is have twice
prevented her trial trip, foreign foe
could capture the Atlantic cities be-
fore the protector could be put into
operation. One mean thing about
foreign foes is that they will not post
pone their attacks until the torpedo
boat IL in working order.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-11-29

The difference between the modern
novel and the advertisements seems
to consist in the fact that the former
is read by women, gossiped about, and
then dismissed from their minds;
while the latter is read, discussed, con-
sidered; after that the women march
down and view the advertised goods
and buy II they are able.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-11-29

THAT boy who was fooled by the
students of the Institute of Technol-
ogy into standing on the Boston bridge
in a storm for seven hours has the
best of it after all. He has proved
that he is sincere and game to the
limit OF his strength. The others
have only proved that they are second
class idiots-snd liars, also.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-11-29

ITALY and the Indian territory have
long been rivals in the brigandage
business. but Italy still holds first
place. A band of desperadoes organ
lied like soldiers has raided and looted
Q town OF 1000 inhabitants. Even
the Bill Cook gang have not been able
to equal that record.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-11-29

OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES once said
that the newspaper has become q me-
oessity TO the intelligent man Of this
country. It Is this that makes 1t 9
good advertising medium.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-11-29

Too EMPHATIC endorsement cannot
be given to the action of the faculty
Of the university Of Chicago touching
the practice of hazing. The profess
sors assert that the new rule pre-
scribing the expulsion of all students
who engage in disorderly demonstra-
tions will be rigidly enforced. Prose-
cution in the police courts might be
added
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-11-29

The czar's physicians certify that he
was not poisoned by nihilists. As
soon as somebody certifies the same
for tho physicians the incident will be
considered closed.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-11-29

The laws of Kentucky, It seems, do
not forbid the marriage Of children.
Cassius. NJ. Clay's bride is only Is
years of age, and Cassius is more than
so. One IL In her first childhood and
the other II in his second.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-11-29

WHEN Mrs. W. K. Vanderbilt al
legged non-support as the grounds for
her divorce. she introduced decided
novelty among the skeletons in the
closets Of the 400.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-11-29

struggle; the screen overturned; the
two rolled over and over.
IT say" said Hazard. 'for goodness
sake! the jokes gone far enough.
Crosby, get up and take off that tog-
gerry. You can't play football In pet
ticoata Lorrimer, there's no use get
ting mad 1t was only little lark
We thought you'd SEQ through the
champagne and cigarA"
.'Of all idiotic foolery." began Lor-
rimer. disRustedly, as he got up and
resrranged bis draperieA ITO come
to . mans house at daybreak and
make fools of yourselves! Why don't
you hire . wagon and parade tho
streets with penny trumpetsf OF
course that dinner business falls
through"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-11-29
The Enterprise.
ROCKY FORD, COLORADO.

lr will be noticed that Russia car
see through hor tears as far east as
Vladivostock.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-11-29
HIS THANKSGIVING.
NExPREssI B L Y

NEXPRESSI B L Y
boredl That was
what he said and
what he meant
He always wante d
to be away from
town on these dull
winter holidays.
And he had always
been very fortu-
nate in the matter
of in vitations- This
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-11-29

The parties who stole Corbett's
championship belt were doubtless
skeptical about ever eetting . chance
ct II in regular way.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-07-10
DISTRICT COURT.

Judge Kelly has appointed Oapt
James A. Owens as receiver for the eff
fects OF James G. Stout, real estate
dealer. The petition was made by the
National Germau-American bank, and
stated that MIR. Stout owed about $4,000.
while his assets would not exceed s., 900.
A few years ago Mr.. Stout was in com
Portable circumstances and could PROB
ably have disposed of his equities for
$4,000.
Seabury & Co. have sued Halland &
Haskegaard to recover $3.50. 73 due for
merchandise sold.
Henry Sachivitz has made voluntary
assignment to Franz Huber for the ben
eft of general creditors. The assets
amount to about $500.
Judge Brill has sustained the demur-
rer of Defendent FranZen to the COM
plant of John Willoughby ct al. against
the st. Paul German Insurance com
pany ct al, The court is Of the opinion
that no cause of action is stated against
the assignee, FranZen.
Judge Kelly has filed an order in the
cause Of Howard Il. Maxwell against
The Bohn Manufacturing Company va
eating the application of the defendant
10 open the judgment and grant stay
of proceedings.
Drew, Selby & Co. ask judgment
against w. F. Dieter for S5S5.75, as a
balance due fer merchandise sold.
The John 9. Tiemeyer Leaf Tobacco
company, of Missouri, has sued Edward
and Hannah u. CalDen to recover
S660.S6, due upon promissoey note.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-07-10
LOCAL DATA.

The board of aldermen meets this
evening at 7:30.
The board of fire commissioners meets
this afternoon at o'clock.
The common council will hold SeS-
sion this evening at s o'clock.
Eighteen births and six deaths were
reported 10 the health department yes
telday.
The assembly committee on ways and
means was in session yesterday, and
passed upon the usual bills.
The board of public works yesterday
awarded the contract for grading all
alley in StinSon's subdivision block 103,
Dayton's addition to Frank Morpert, at
S27525.
Several special police officers were
appointed and sworn i'll yesterdays at the
request of the Minnesota Transfer COM
pany, who desired better protection for
their yards.
The Eastern Star Rebecca Lodge No.
50 will have public installation this
evening at Marti's hall, corner South
Wabasha street and Fairfield avenue,
to which all are cordially invited.
The meeting of the school board called
for yesterday afternoon to continue the
investigation of Miss Taylor's case was
not held, quorum Of members not
being present.
There will be meeting of the Eighth
Ward German Democratic club at PIE
bush hall, corner Arundel and La Fond
streets, Tuesday evening at s O'Clock.
All members are requested to attend, as
there will be business of importance TO
consider.
A telegram was received by Chief of
Police Clark yesterday evening from
indianapolis, sent by @. w. ShrewS-
bury, asking for the whereabouts of
one W orthus Shrewsbury, colored. Any
information as to his address will be
thankfully received by the department.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-07-10
Personal MENTION.

j. W. Wood. general agent of the
Great Northern at st. Louis, arrived in
st. Paul yesterday morning. lie eX-
poets to return home tonight.
Mrs. Z. L. Cason and Miss Birdie
Holmes, EN- route from Washington, D..
c., to Helena, Mont, arrived in St.Paul
Yesterday a. III. via the Wisconsin Cen.
trial.
Among the distinguished guests in
the city last night were: d. Sinclair, of
the Winona Republican; Bronson Stran,
of the Battle Lake Review; Alvah East
man, of the st. Cloud Journal-Press;
A. n. Dore, of the Elk River Star {;
Lemuel p. Hunt, of the ManKato Free
Press, aud Bob Dunn. of the Princeton
Union. They are all Republicans.
AT the Internationally. A. Bear,
Waterloo; Ed Pearson, Waterloo; j. E.
Goodman, Brainerd; James Judge, Du-
luth; j. Keith and wife, ST. Louis; j..
W. Welche, st. Cloud; f. J. Fagau,
Crank Forks.
At the Sherman = S. V. Russell.
Springfield, H.; Z. j. Healey, Butte,
Mont; John Lewis, Butte, Mont: NJ.
0. E. Harting, st. Louis, Mo-; A. F.
ingalls,, Dodge Center. Mimi; w. A.
Rose. Dodge Center, MIMI; H. A. Nc
ClatClle. AueuStd, wv lS' liz w. Dqullel,
Crookston. MINI.
Britain: John Birch. Litchfeld; S. Ii.
Bradford, Hubbard; A. n. johnson,
Benson; E. w. Williams. Winona;
Norman Hodgdon, Everett, Mass; OH.
Case, Fountain; George E. kirkpatrick,
Rushford, Mimi; Henry Hama. Man
kato: George Hirsch, Winona; Nate
Sickle, Morey Sickle, Wells.
At the Metropolitan-H. Nelson
Smith, New York; Dr. b. n. Bond and
wife. l.. W. Bond and wife, Miss o.
Howark, n. l.. Mathews and wife, AL
bert ii. Meyer and wife, Mrs. E. Wal
tiers and son, Mrs. E. Firmbach, Miss Z.
Riedel, Joe A. Maynard, +. Reed, j. j.
Isddes, w. Harland, Mrs. Aebei and
sons, st. Louis, Mo-; A. Ii. Sellers.
Kansas City; c. f. Stanley, California;
Ii. Moecker and wife, Quincy, LII.
At the Windsor-L. q. Mitchell and
wife. Shakopee; I. j. Henderson, l.. Ii.
Tyrell, Riceville, To-; George f. Potter,
Saltwater; j. B. Atkinson, E. S. Rad
cliff, Litchtield; q. r. Davis, Nj. ID.
Taylor, William Westerman, st. Peter;
John Iverson, G. Gunderson, Rushford;
Il. l.. Conkey. }. Ii. Phillips, Preston.
At the Merchants'-J. House, Roches-
ter; A. Wetzsteln and wife. Butte.
Mont; II, L. Humphrey, Hudson, Wis. !;
A. j Anderson, Taylor's Falls; J. ID.
Jones, Long Prairie; C.Chambers, Owa-
tonna; e. s. Fulton, Duluth; A. Il.
Horn, Stevens Point; III. Erickson,
Superior; William McCraig, Princeton {;
A. b. Cole, Fergus Falls; b. Gray and
wife, Mrs. NJ. Grace, Livingston, Mont. +;
j. McCullum. n. &. Anderson: Orion
vile.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-07-10
STRIKE CONDEMNED.

st. Paul members of the American
Railway union are losing $1,000 day
by the strike; thanks to Dictator Debs.
Saltwater Gazette
The A. II. u. demand too much. The
boycott is un-American, and has again
and again been declared unconstitu-
tional.-Le Sueur Sentinel.
In continuing his contest against the
authority of the United States Dictator
Debs might we'll recall the fate of J.
Davis with considerable -Manka-
to Free Press.
When Debs runs up against United
States bullet he will be wiser and bet
ter man, for the same reason that "the
only good Indian is dead Indiana
Rochester Post.
The pertinent question just now is.
Who will benefit by the strike? The
strikers Surely not, for when it began a
majority of them were working at a
regular occupation and fair compen-
satlon for these times. Mes
senger.
Few people fully realize the situation
which the country Is now in. There Is
a rebellion just as much as though the
regulars how in camp at Chicago had
begun to shoot down the men who are
assalllng the goyernment-Fergus Falls
Journal,