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The sun., 1894-12-27
Elephant and Rat.

That a rat should put an elephant to
wild and ignominious flight seems more
absurd even than that mouse should
terrify a woman; but there may be
cases, as a recent occurrence at San
Francisco seems to prove, In which a
rat has an elephant at q decided advan-
tage.
An elephant named jess, belonging
to menagerie which was recently at
San Francisco, is well known as one of
the most docile elephants in America.
She is very large, but has always been
as gentle and manageable as was the
great Jumbo himself, the king Of ele-
plants, who was never so happy as
when carrying children on his back.
This being her disposition, Jess keep
ers were greatly astonished one morn
ing to see her break her chains, rush
madly about, upset cages and every
thing that came in her way, escape
into the streets, and apparently engage
in mad pursuit of people there.
Though Jess appeared to have be-
come suddenly crazy, her keepers pur-
sued her as best they could, and pres.
entity found that she really wanted TO
see them. Then they perceived that
she was not the victim of rage, but of
terror.
Her chief attendant, approaching
very near, saw some small thing pro-
jecting from the extremity of her trlak.
He seized it and pulled it out, and then
very quickly threw it away. 1t was a
live rat!
This animal had somehow crept into
Jess trunk, and the elephant had been
unable to get it out. AS soon as she
was relieved of the rat, she made every
sign of gratitude to her keeper, and
permitted herself to be led back tf
her place in the menagerie
The sun., 1894-12-27

II Is strange, but fact, nevertheless,
that those candidates ran best who had Q
walkover.
The sun., 1894-12-27

Il is a mistake to suppose that people hat
for instance.
The sun., 1894-12-27

1t is said that the only lineal descendant
of John Knox, the Scotch reformer, Is q
member of the Congregation Of the Holy
Cross at Notre Dame.
The sun., 1894-12-27

Senator Wolcott of Colorado and Repre-
sentative Clark of Missouri are men of one
kidney, each having had one Of those organs
removed
The sun., 1894-12-27

NJ Aluhonse Daudet has expressed the de-
sire to visit England In the spring If the
state Of his health will allow it
The sun., 1894-12-27

He-why is Justice represented as
woman7 she-Because her work IA nsvs
The sun., 1894-12-27

III the Baby is Cutting Teeth.
Be sure and use that old and weltried remedy, Mas
WINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP saE Ghil6San Teething-
The sun., 1894-12-27

Bishop Sullivan of Algoma county, Can
ada has resigned his see On account Of Ill
health.
The sun., 1894-12-27

ssHanson's Magic Corn SaIve"
Warranted to cure money refunded. Ask youI
druggist for it. Price Is cents.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1894-04-26
Few realize the OBLIGATIONS we.

Few realize the obligations we, as a
community, owe to those in our midst
who, by their gifted accomplishments
contribute on all occasions to the
pleasing success of our social public
gatherings. Possibly still smaller
number, ever consider the demands
made upon the time, or the care and
work of preparation deyolying upon
those who so readily and cheerfully,
respond on the many occasions where
their services are solicited. Morris
people owe very much to those whose
talents and gifts have contributed in
providing higher order of entertain
ment, one that conduces to the ele.
walton of the musical, literary and
other aesthetic tastes of the commun-
ity, and tends to the inculcation OF
the higher refining influences. To the
ladies especially, we are indebted fol-
their valuable and very ready assis,
lance, and in expressing appreciation
and conveying acknowledgements
our purpose is to make public re-
cognition of efforts that should not
be permitted to pass without small
tribute of commentator.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1894-04-26
Crop NOfafI0nS

From various sections of the county
we learn that seeding operations are
in full blast, and while the work is
retarded to a certain extent by the
recent rains, making the ground
heavy and difficult to work, yet the
surface is drying rapidly, and farmers
are using every effort to hurry the
work. The ground is in good con-
dition to receive the seed and if the
present weather continues for a week
longer, the first seed will have sprout-
ed by the time the last is sown.
+ We have advice from almost all
the towns, that work is under way and
the wheat seeding will be finished by
the first or middle of next week. A
year ago very little grain was sown
before May 9Th, in this county, and
the balance of the month was unus-
ually backward. Conditions are
more favorable so far this season, as
the frost is we'll out and permits the
moisture to descend, leaving the
surface warmer. Co.,
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1894-04-26
II H z
First National Bank,
OF MORRIS, MINI.
CAPITAL, = $4,000.
This Bank Conducts A
GENERAL BANKING AND EX-
CHANGE BUSINESS.

Money to lOarAOn chatteI or personal Sc
:urity in any amounts desired. Loans ne
gotiated on improved farms.
With a largely increased capital, we have
better facilities for all departments of bust
ness than ever.
We pay savings bank rates on time de-
pOSitS
farms at better rates than ever.
We can write insurance in Snch strong
companies as the National, Of Hartford,
Home, of New York, st. Paul Fire and Ma,
rine, the unrivaled Aetna.
The president is agent for all the railroad
lands in this vicinity, the cheapest land
now for sale and is going fast.
The President is agent for the strongest
accident insurance company, in the world
rhe Travellers, of Hartford, in which acci.
dent insurance is written out; tickets good
from one to thirty days, or on policies good
for one year with weekly indemnity in case
of injury. This is no Mutual Company"
but has the CASH to pay all losses.
We respectfully solicit the accounts of
Merchants, and all who have dealings with
banks in this section of the state.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1894-04-26
/. Improvement.

Sketches have been received by the
school board, from the architects, for
the contemplated addition to the high
school building and the draft or plan
shows two story annex on the north
side. In size it is 3Ox6O, the same
height and of a like design of exterior
with the present structure.
On the first story are two rooms,
that face the east, being 3Ox3O feet,
that on the west 24x3O, with two cloak
rooms 6x2O and 5IxM respectively.
The second story has the east or high
school room 3Ox32, recitation room
14x24, laboratory 22x24 and, two large
cloak rooms.
The plans are well arranged and
the present hallway is utilized for the
new addition, no extra opening being
needed as the old windows are used
as doorways.
AS the old furnaces are burnt out,
it will be necessary to provide new
heating apparatus, and many favor
steam for the purpose, in fact it is
supplanting all other methods OF
school heating, as being quick, econ
omical and always under control
Hot air is uncertain and cratic, and
cannot always be forced to any point
of building, while steam is readily
controlled and sent to any radiator
instantly.
The COSTS estimated at about 5000
including heating furnishing and
seating. This amount can be obtain
ed from the state at S per cent. inter,
est on long times, and considering
that something must be done, and be
fore another school year begins, the
board will have the matter under i'm
mediate consideration.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1894-04-26
Highest Of all in ea".nng Tower-Latest u S Govt Report
Re-! B BSMiss1:
ABSOLUTELY PURE
PERSONAL.

S. A. Flaherty was in Graceville
the first part of the week.
Miss E. May Waterman left on
Tuesday morning for her home in
Austin.
G. HI. Munro, left Tuesday morn,
ing for LittleF alls, witness on the
Welter case.
Conductor Sprague came in ON his
regular run Monday, on the first train
since the strike.
DR.. S. II. Spur, of Hoffman, has
been spending a few days with his
parents this week.
Mrs. o. B. Fuller was called to Sank
Center Monday, by the serious ILL
ness of her father Mr.. A. Veeder.
Mr.. and Mrs. III. S. Judson will ex-
tend their trip south, and may be-
fore returning, visit Mrs. Judson's
former nome at Mobile.
John P. Backins was in town Mon
day, for the first time since last
December, having been sick the
greater part of the winter.
L. J. Lundemo is visiting in Morris
thisweek and proposes if arrangements
can be perfected, to establish himself
in business at Litchfeld.
O.C. Hanson is in Litchfeld, but
as the train he left on ran only as far
as Willmar, we don't know how he
got the rest of the way; one thing is
certain, he did not walk.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1894-04-26
Notice..

Having purchased the drug store
formerly owned by Mr.. Buckentin
we desire to inform the public, that
we have replenished the stock with
new goods of the best quality, and
are now prepared to meet the wants oil
the public. We respectfully solicit
share of your patronage, and by
honest and close attention to your
wants, hope to merit continuance Of
the same. Our motto shall be, live
and let live.
KRUGER & SLAwsoN,
252t Druggists.
Successor to Fritz Buckentin.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1894-04-26
See the Worlds Fair For Fifteen

See the Worlds Fair For Fifteen
Cent
Upon receipt of your address and
fifteen cents i'll postage stamps, We
will mail you prepaid our Souvenir
Portfolio of the Worlds Columbian
Exposition, the regular price is fifty
cents, but as we want you to have one,
we make the price nominal. You will
find it work of art and thing to be
priced. 1t contains full page views of
great buildings, with descriptions OF
same, and is executed in highest style
of art. If not satisfied with it, after
you get it we will refund the stamps
and let you keep the book. Address
H. E. Bucklen & Co, : Chicago, III.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1894-04-26

On last Friday evening, the almost
impossible condition of the streets,
combined with threatening condition
of the weather, caused the attendance
at the dance in aid of the drum corps
to be SHINY attended. However,
those present enjoyed themselves
greatly and the committee in charge
are not wholly dissatisfied with re-
suits.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1894-04-26

An improvement that was needed
and will be appreciated,i is the relaying
and completion of the walk across the
railroad tracks on the north side of
Sixth street.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1894-04-26
All Free.

All Free.
Those who have used DR.. Kings
New Discovery know its value, and
those who have not, have now the
opportunity to try it free. Call on
the advertised druggist and get a
trial bottle, free. Send your name and
address to III. E. Bucklen & Co.,
Chicago, and get sample box of DR..
Kings New Life Pills free, as well as
a copy CT guide to health and house
hold instructor, free. All of which is
guaranteed to do you good and cost
you nothing. Fritz Buckentine's
drugstore
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1894-04-26

After long, weary, and well nigh
discouraging wait, our farmers have
been able to make beginning and if
the weather holds, they will have
half of their seeding done by Satur-
day night. In many localities the
ground is still very wet and the de-
pressions being filled with water, the
low places will not be seeded at all
this year.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1894-04-26

A warrant was issued at Elbow
Lake last week, for the arrest of
Charles Hanson, agent for Sawyer Il
Arnold, on a charge of embezzleing
S75S.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1894-04-26

Our citizens appreciate competing
line of road, and the people of Morris
realize since the strike on the Great
Northern was inaugurated, the advan
tage possessed by them in having the
Northern Pacific train. Many of the
discomforts and annoyances incident
to the strike, have not been felt here,
and while our people, as rule, would
be willing to submit to temporary in
convenience if the strike has fair end
ing, yet they appreciate fully that
competing lines are a good thing to
have at all times.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1894-04-26

Advice received from Mr.. and Mrs
J. A. johnson, states that they will
probably leave for home this week
Mrs. Johnson's condition has improv-
ed somewhat, and she will, it is
thought, be able to bear the home
ward journey without any set back
They expected to leave Townsville
Georgia, on Tuesday last.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1894-04-26

Don't forget the garden plot, the pc
tato patch, and please remember a
small piece of ground for the good
wife's flower garden.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1894-04-26

On the arrival of Mondays mail, a
weeks accumulation almost buried
Postmaster Randall and his assistants.
1t took two hours to get the mail
matter distributed.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1894-04-26

Miss E. May Waterman's. dancing
class held their closing assembly at
the Hotel Morris last Thursday even
ing. A few invited guests were
present, and at the close of the lesson
all participated in merry dance which
was prolonged until midnight. Very
satisfactory progress was exhibited by
Miss Waterman's pupils and that
they are we'll pleased with their pro-
ficiency, is compliment to her ability
in instructing. 1t is hoped that Miss
Waterman may visit Morris later in
the season; if she does large class
can undoubtedly be secured.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1894-04-26

Tomorrow being Arbor day The
Sun hopes to see a good many trees
planted in town and hear of a general
observance of the day throughout the
county. Some of our farmers have
fine groves of large, healthy and Wig
erous trees, while others that have
been settled equally as long, are as
barren and unattractive as when first
filed on. This should not be, for it
requires little trouble to start grove
and takes but a small part of your time
to care for and protect it. A fine grove
of trees, besides identifying and
adjoining, also adds to the value of
the land, protects houses, barns and
stock and is almost as much of q ne
cessity as the buildings are.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1894-04-26

See Kohl g. Rudnicki's lad" in an
other column; they are hard working
industrious young men and merit a
share of your patronage.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1894-04-26

Mrs, c. Bergman is prepared to do
washing and laundry work at her res
idence, ON Third street, at reasonable
rates,and satisfaction guaranteed. 25tf
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1894-04-26
GRElk,1,
ORfIAIrNN
TINE CARD.

Daily trains between ST. Paul, Minneapolis,
Morris, Sioux City, st, Cloud, CrOOkSton, Moor
head, Fargo, Grand Forks. Grafton, Winnepeg,
Devils Lake. Great Falls, Helena, Butte, kaliS-
pell, Spokane and Seattle
Pacific Coast trains run Palace Sleeping and
Dining Cars, Buffet Library. Observation,
Smoking Cars, Family TOuriSt-CarS, Free Colon
st SleeperS, Etc.
Connections at st. Paul and Minneapolis with
trains to and from Lake Superior points, Chi
cage, st. Louis and the East, South and South
west.
Crosses the Rocky and Cascade mountains in
day light giving passengers chance to see some
OF the finest scenery in America
Steam and rail connections at Seattle for
Puget Sound points, California, Alaska, Japan
and China.
Connections at Bonner'S Ferry. Idaho. for
kOotenai River and Lake points: at Wenatchee,
Wash. for Lake Chelan, the Upper Columbia
and the OkanOgan district.
Tickets sold and baggage checked to all prin
cipal points. For publications and information
about rates routes etc. apply to
WALTER DELAHUNT. Local Agt.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1894-04-26

After about two weeks of rain, mist,
cold, damp and overcast weather,
during which time the sun never took
even asly peep at things terrestrial, out
comes old Sol and the way he scatters
the mist, dries the mud, banishes the
gloom and dispels the blues, is as
marvellous as it is gratifying.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1894-04-26
DiabIe.

The we'll known stallion will stand
at Chokio, at Henry Hodgman's and
at my farm during the coming season
For terms and dates apply to
1913 Milo CAMP
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1894-04-26
Notice..

I have opened the Little Star Laun-
dry on Third street, in Morris, where
I will be pleased to do all work in my
line in satisfactory manner and at
reasonable prices. H.
J. O'HANLoN, Proprietor.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1894-04-26

AS soon as the streets are in shape
for travel, the work of removing win
ter's accumulation of rubbish should
begin. 1t is hoped the town will have
thorough cleaning and that the work
be done promptly.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1894-04-26

Browns Valley, Barry and Boards
ley, tho alliterative trio of towns on
the branch, have to get their mail by
stage from Graceville.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1894-04-26

Al Little Falls, the John Welter
trial is attracting attention. One of
the witnesses named Ben Lizard has
DISAPPEARED, but the trial will proceed
nevertheless.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1894-04-26
BUSINESS LOCALS.
Notice..

All village orders presented for
payment on or before March 18th,
1893, will be paid on presentation
Interest will cease from and after this
date April 18th, 1894.
SAM'L LARSON.
24t2 Village Treas.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1894-04-26

Feed Mill.
We now have in operation at our
elevator, first class Feed Mill.
Crisis ground promptly. Is If
WELLS, PEARcE & Co.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1894-04-26

On Monday evening Ole Scappel
lost or squandered about $25. but is
unable to tell just how he parted
company with his money. 1t is
strongly suspected that some one re-
lieved him of a goodly slice of it, as
careful inquiry fails to show where
but a small part of it was expended.
The authorities have their eye on one
or two suspected parties, one of whom
at least, is, from his past record,
appropriating anything he can lay his
hands on.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1894-04-26
For Sale.

"Half section unimproved land foi
SALE" The E ] Sec. 9, Town. 125
Range A. All No. farming land
Reasonable terms.
G. JELLEsoN,
24-6m Wabasha, MINI.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1894-04-26

Some people think our valuation of
lands too high. Yet, counties almost
adjoining, where the land is not SO
rich and fertile, where fuel is more ex-
pensive, where railroad facilities are
not so advantageous, where good
water is scarce and where there are
not half the inducements or advan-
tages that Stevens county possesses,
value improved lands at $50 and up
wards per acre. We have got good
thing and should appreciate it's value.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1894-04-26

Mails for Donnelly have been taken
by Postmaster Taisey, who drove
down for them. The Chokio mail has
also been called for by Postmaster
McNally, who came in on hand car.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1894-04-26

Workmen are busy fitting up the
interior of the Wunsch building, and
will soon have it ready for occupancy.
The work of dwelling up was COM
pleted last week, and the carpenters
are busy finishing the wood work.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1894-04-26

Patronize your home dealers, and
remember that the success of town
and county depends on pulling to-
gether.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1894-04-26

A first-class tin smith at J. D
Goods 22tf
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1894-04-26

Have your new eave-spouts made
now, and your old ones repaired,
Goods timer will do the work
promptly. 22tf
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1894-04-26

One day last week, some of the boys
who own a sail boat came near being
smothered to death, by the capsizing
of their boat in the turbid waters of
Lake Crystal. The wind was doing
forty knot act, and the boat was
skipping along ct a lively pace, when
an extra gust laid her on her beam
ends and her crew on their conclusions
so to speak. Of course, it would be
expected that the crew did the ''swim
for the shore sailor" act, not much;
they simply rose up and walked and
not on the water either but on the
mud, for there was only about twelve
inches of dew in the middle of the
pond.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1894-04-26

A mistake was made in stating that
P. Cannon had $500 insurance on the
house and contents recently burned.
There was but $3.50 on the premises
destroyed, and the loss will foot up
close ON to $1,000.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1894-04-26

A change in McConville's livery
''ad'' calls attention to the new hearse
lately received.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1894-04-26
Rollers and Engines.

Parties having boiler or engine work
will find us prepared to do this work.
Leave orders early.
lift HOUSE a. MUNRO.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1894-04-26

Rev. F. Brunkau, has removed with
his family to Pepperton, where he
will reside for the ensuing summer.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1894-04-26

Thirty-two years ago to-day, or on
April 18th, 1862, New Orleans was
captured by the feet under Farragut
and land forces under Butler
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1894-04-26

Is your cistern full? was the only
inquiry that had CLEAN of solace
during the recent dripping exper-
fence.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1894-04-26

W. R. Pepper, general collector for
the Plano Company, will probably
move his family to Norris and make
this point his headquarters.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1894-04-26

Fergus Falls rushed into print with
flaming resolutions, denouncing the
strikers and the A. r. U. Wonder if
they will ever get the shops back from
GAINESVILLE?
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1894-04-26

Go to johnson Bros. Gallery and
get dozen photographs. See you
self as others sec you for only $3.50
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1894-04-26

The crop of spring poets budded
according to the almanacs, and they
were nipped by the weather. Always
a silver lining in every cloud.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1894-04-26

Best photographs at $3.50 per dozen
at johnson Bros. gallery. soft.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1894-04-26

1t has been suggested that the
tennis club re-organize, and that the
ladies be invited to join.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1894-04-26

Good butter and eggs taken in ex-
change for millinery goods at the
Bon-Ton. 23tf Mrs. T. J. MOORE.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1894-04-26

About ten couples participated in q
very pleasant social, at the resi-
dence of Eric Nelson, ON Tuesday
evening last. A good time is reported.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1894-04-26

Born to MIR. and Mrs. A. J. Becker,
on Friday, April 10th, girl. Mother
and child are reported doing finely.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1894-04-26

Lowater's ice wagon again peram-
bulating the streets, is sign of the
times.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1894-04-26

We have on hand lot of wall
paper which we will close out, at the
low price of five and ten cents per
double roll.
25t2 KRUGER & SLAwsoN.