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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1895-12-31
Read the Bible New Years Morning,

In many Welsh household the first
thing that is done by each member Of
the family on rising on New Years
morning is to consult the family Bible
with a view to learning from it what
the coming year has in store for the per-
son seeking the information. This is
done by reading the first verse upon
which the eye falls, and the verse in
question is believed to foretell in some
way the good or i'll fortune, the happi-
ness or unhappiness, during the just be-
gun new year Of the person making the
trial. Exchange.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1895-12-31
FORTY-SEVEN AGAINST 1T.
Republicans Far From Unanimous II
the Bond Bill.

Republicans Far From Unanimous for
the Bond Bill.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 28.-The house
passed the bond bill by vote of 40 to
1856. The margin Of 40 by which the
first section of the bill, against which
the Republican opponents of the meas
ure massed their opposition, was passed
showed that the friends of the measure
had marshaled every available vote in
its favor. AS it was, Al Republicans re-
fused to act with the majority Of their
party. The Populists and Democrats,
with the exception Of Mr.. Hutchinson
OF Texas, who voted for the bill, pre-
sented al unbroken front against the
measure.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1895-12-31
French Canadian Jour de Ian.

A child PROSTATE before it's father ask
ing for his blessing Oh a New Years
morning. This is typical custom
among the French Canadians of the
province Of Quebec, and undoubtedly
retained by French Canadians now resi-
dent in New England and other parts of
this republic. The head of the family
rises early New Years morning, renews
the fire on the hearth and in the stoves,
and, seating himself in an armchair
within the shadows Of the Yule log,
watches the embers and awaits the first
Of his offspring to ask for the paternal
blessing on the glorious ''jour de Fan y
Boston Globe.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1895-12-31
jul TO be at Variance with mo !;

soul TO be at variance with mer'
And SO Mnriel signed her declaration
Of independence, and became Paul Cliff
toms wife upon this glorious sunshiny
New Years day. And Mrs. Vane and
Aunt Dora were compelled to confess
themselves outwitted and to accept
their defeat with as good grace as pos
sible.
Fate is fato,' said Aunt Dora grim
ly.
"And wash my hands of the whole
concern,' said Mrs. Vane
But Paul and Muriel were serenely
happy. And what nattered aught else:
"-New York Ledger
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1895-12-31
A New Epoch.

AS the sun completes his annual rev.
olution through the heavens by touching
the southern solstice, and then com
1nences his return to northern ATTITUDES,
man is compelled to recognize new
epoch in his own career and is reminded
to pause a moment for earnest reflection
in order to gather wisdom from vanish
ed months and to forecast tile signs of
the future. christian Work.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1895-12-31
Some Good and Bad Omens.

To meet red haired person Oh first
getting up indicates q dull day III bust
ness, and if such one cross your door
on New Years day you will have an
unlucky year. While making trade, if
a cross eyed person looks at you, it i'll
dictates that the bargain will be unprofit-
able. TO hear a cricket chirp is good
luck, and it is always welcome sound
under the hearthstone of tho farmers
house. Exchange
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1895-12-31
New Year Bells.

OF all sounds. of all bells most SOL
emn and touching is the peal which
rings out the old year. Z never hear; it
without gathering up Of my. mind to
q concentration Of all the images that
have been diffused over the past twelve
month. begin to knoW*i be. worth of
that regretted time, as when a ,person
dies. Charles Lamb .i s.=s.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1895-12-31
Japan's Common Birthday.

The first Of the year is really sort of
double festival in Japan, for the Japa-
nese, like the Chinese, reckon their age
from that date. A child born "a hours
before New Years day is called l year
old on that day, SO that it is the BIRTH
day Of all the Japanese people. New
York Advertiser.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1895-12-31
Stronger Than SuppOSeu.

An Atlanta Constitution special from,
jackson: says that recent events have
demonstrated that the third party in
mississippi is much stronger than was at
first supposed. While Democratic leau.
eEs are keeping on a bold front, there is
20 denying that they are uneasy. The
third party will undoubtedly nominate
candidates for congress.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1895-12-31
Queer. Welsh Beliefs.

In many parts of Wales to see ones
shadow in the moonlight upon New
Years eve y believed to be an infallible
sign that the person seeing it will die
before the expiration Of the coming New
Year, and there is also popular super:
stition that. il an unmarried woman
should see her face reflected in wator on
New Years eve it is an infallible sign
that she is destined to live and die in a
state Of singh bAessedness. New York
,Wttu,1fd
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1895-12-31
Lands viii Prosecute the Trust.

VIII FfOSeCute 1Tu9t.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 30.-Mr. Kenesaw
NJ. Lands of Chicago, formerly private
secretary to Secretary Gresham, has
been appointed special assistant attor.
ney for the Northern district of Illinois,
to appear in behalf of the government
in the prosecution Of the beef TRUST or
combination of Chicago
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1895-12-31
Love and Charity,

If you can make love and charity in
your heart chord with the last song the
choir sings New Years day, you can
make up your mind that you are pretty
good man after ALL -Kearney Journal.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1895-12-31
ManitOba's Final Reply.

WINNIPEG, Dec. 2S.-Manitoba's re-
ply to the dominion government on the
separate school question is out. Mani
toba positively refuses to consider any
proposal to establish Roman Catholic
separate schools,
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1895-12-31
Heart Disease Cured
BY DR.. Miles Heart Cure,

Painting, Weak or Hungry Spells. 1rregu-
lar or Intermittent Pulse, Fluttering or Pal
pitation, Choking Sensation, Shortness of
Breath, Swelling OF Feet and Ankles, are
symptoms of diseased or Weak Heart.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1895-12-31
Hogamanay,
Trollolay,

ITOIlOl1y,
Give us Of your white bread
And none of your gray!
They also beg for cheese, which they
call 'nog-money," and Brands 'Popu-
lar Antiquities gives this begging
rhyme used by Scotch children:
Get up, guide wife, and binno sweir;
Deal cakes and cheese whilo yc are here
For the time will come when yell be dead
And neither need your cheese nor bread
AS the children Oh these forays are
swathed in great sheets formed into a
deep bag Or pouch to carry the oatcake
they form quite mumming and fam
tastic appearance on the by streets aud
lanes. independent.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1895-12-31
REVENUE MEASURE
I'LL TO INCREASE THE TARIFF
PASSES THE HOUSE.

There Is Great Opposition to tho Bill
Providing for Bond Issue-Carlisle
Measures.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 27.-The house
has responded to the appeal Of the
president by passing tariff bill, the
operation Of which is limited to two
and a half years, and which is designed
to raise $40, 600, 900 for the relief of the
treasury. The vote was on party lines,
with two exceptions. The Republicans
all voted for the bill except Hartman of
Montana, who did not vote, and the
Democrats and Populists against it save
Newlands (Pop., New. who voted in
favor Of the measure.
The special order under which the
bill was brought to vote,~ after three
and a half hours of debate, was IRON
clad in its character and compelled the
members to adopt OF reject it without
opportunity Of offering amendments Of
any kind.
Debate Was Lacking in Spirit.
Although there was the brilliant set
ting that usually accompanies field
day in the house, the debate lacked
much of tho spirit and vim which gen.
orally characterizes a partisan battle in
The lower branch Of congress. Even
the preliminary skirmish over the adop-
ton of the rule which ordinarily pre-
eipitates the fiercest wrangling, passed
off quietly. The debate itself was par
ticipated in by the leaders of both sides.
The Republicans contended that the
first necessity of the treasury was reve-
nue. to supply the continued deficiency.
Every speaker denied that the proposed
measure was a Republican protection
bill. 1t was, they claimed, an emer-
gency revenue bill on protective lines.
1t was significant that several, notably
Mr. Dalzell, Mr.. Payne, Mr.. Hopkins
and Mr.. Grosvenor, predicted the pas
sage Of a
Genuine Protective Measure
as soon as the Republicans regained
control of the White House. The
Democrats took the position that there
was no lack Of revenue in the treasury
and that the passage Of bill to increase
taxation would in nowise help the stu
alton nor furnish the relief desired by
the president and secretary of the
treasury. All who took part in the de-
bate acquitted themselves well Mr..
D ngley and MIR. Dolliver Of the Repub-
icans, and Mr.. Crisp and Mr.. Turner
of the Democrats, carried off the
honors.
The bill just passed repeats the pres
ent tariff law until Aug. 1, 1898. 1t re-
stores 80 per cent of the Mckinley rates
Oh wool and woollens, lumber and car
pets and
Makes q Horizontal Increase
of the present rates in all other SEIZED.
ules, except sugar, of Is per cent. When
the bill was put upon its passage. it was
passed 300 to 81. The vote was taken
by ayes and nays. There was no dem
onstration Of any kind at the announce
ment of the vote. Mr.. Cannon, the
delegate from Utah, asked for immedi-
ate consideration of joint resolution
directing the secretary Of the Territory
of Utah to turn over to the governor Of
Utah, upon the issuance of the execu-
tive proclamation admitting that terri
tory as a state, all the United States
property in the hands of the secretary
The resolution was adopted and the
house adjourned.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1895-12-31
Begging Bread and Cheese.

Scotch children of the poorer class in
small towns still beg on New Years
eve from door to door at the houses Of
weather. families for q dole of oat
bread, calling out "Hogamanay' or
some of the local rhymes which are Civ
ell i'll Chambers popular Rhymes of
Scotland,'' such as:
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1895-12-31
MORE THAN SIXTY MISSING.

Japan Loses One of the Vessels She
Took From China.
YOKOHAMA, Dec. 28-The cruiser
Kwan Ping, one Of the war ships cap
tured from China by the Japanese dur
ing the recent war, was wrecked on the
Pescadore islands on Saturday last.
Nearly all her deck officers and so men
are missing.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1895-12-31
SUNK A FRENCH STEAMER.

Thirty Lives Lost in q Collision in the
Harbor of Algiers.
ALG1ERs, Dec. %. -- The British
steamer Bellerophon has been in collis-
ion with and has sunk the French
steamer Emile Selsie at the entrance of
the barber. Thirty passengers of the
Emile Selsie, including rs natives were
drowned.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1895-12-31
A Song of the Season.

l love no rost but a nut browne toste
And crab layde in the tyre;
A little bread shall do me stead
Much breade not dcsSrc.
No froste nor snow, no winde, ! trowe,
Can hurt NEE if wolde
am so wrapt and throwly lapt
Of jolly good ale and olde.
Back and syde go bare, go bare:
Both footc and hand, go colde;
But belly God send thee good ale inoughe,
Whether it be new or olde
With sober cheerfulness the grandam eyes
Her offspring round her, all in health and
peace,
And, thankful that shes spared to see this day
Return once more, breathes low a sacred
prayer
That God would shed a blessing on their heads.
Selected,
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1895-12-31

Your mother was entirely noncom-
INITIAL said Clifton gayly. II could
learn nothing Whatsoever from her ex-
cept that you were we'll and were not
receiving company. But was fortunate
enough to meet Tommy Jenkins, who,
for the consideration of silver quarter,
ANONYMOUSLY Turned states evidence.
And here I am, my sweetheart! Will
you come with me?''
"Of course / WILL" said Muriel,
springing lightly into the boat. "But
where?''
'To be married." said Mr.. Paul Cliff
ton. SIT is high time that this system
of tyranny was broken up. My little
Muriel must be mine and mine alone
henceforward. Do you not agree with
me?"
And Muriel answered:
Eyes,
Aunt Dora got to the window just in
time to shrek an Intellectual summons
to the pair in the fast receding boat.
It's no use,' said Aunt Dora, draw
ing long breath. "When girl is in
love, she is neither to hold nor to bind
I've done the best I could. Mehitable
can It blame mel"
Two hours later Muriel walked into
the old brown rooted house Oh the shore,
leaning on Paul Clifton's arm.
Mother said she to the amazed
Mrs. Vane, who fully believed that she
was ''dreeine her weird, in the SOLITARY
lighthouse tower, II am married! And
this is my husband. Will yon forgive
us, please? For Z am SO very, very hap
py today that ! do not want q living
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-04-01
THIS WEEK rs FOR THE MEN.
Mission at ST. Mary's Church in Dunmorc
Opened Last Evening for the Men With
Sermon by Rev. Father Splinter on
the Subject of Repentance.

st. Mary's Catholic church of Dun
more was so filled with the men of the
parish last night that it was impossible
to procure a seat long before the hour
at which the ceremonies began. An
unusual degree of interest is being
taken by the congregation in the zeal
Gus work of the missionary fathers
who are laboring for the welfare of
souls. The women's mission was car
ried on all of last week and ended sue
cessfully yesterday afternoon at 3
o'clock, when Rev. Father Dunn de-
livered the closing sermon.
This week the men and children VIII
be given an opportunity to make the
mission and the masses will be at the
same hours as last week. Confessions
will be heard for the benefit of the men
lust the same as the order during the
week past. Mission masses will be
celebrated each morning. at and S
o'clock. Short instructions will be
given after the early mass and a SER
mon each day will be preached at the
conclusion of the 8 O'clock mass Con-
fessions will commence tomorrow at p.
III. anu etltIl tdy lOT TIE IeIilulIlucl VI
the week will be heard at the follow
ing hours: In the morning from 6 to Z
o'clock, and from to IL m. In the
afternoon, from $3.50 to and from 7.30
to 10 p. m. A special mission for the
children will be held In the morning
and afternoon.
Father Splinter's sermon last night
was an exceedingly edifying one. He
dwelt upon the necessity of keeping the
laws of God, because when we violate
the commandments we set ourselves up
as enemies of God and then we are in
danger Of forefeiting the protection
that secures us from everlasting death.
deathbed repentance is not sincere.
because 1t Is forced and only comes
when the sinner realizes that death is
about to overtake him. Such a repent
ance. the speaker said, Is similar to the
act of drowning man clutchlng at
straw. The reverend fathers advise
the men to- avoid during the mission all
vain amusements, idle. conversations
and useless reading and to attend to
the great affair OF eternal salvation.
God alone knows how near we are to
eternity. Those who have at any time
led people to sin, should repair the past
by leading others to God. st. James
tells us that he who causes a sinner to
be converted shall save his own soul
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being educated, physically, mentally
and spiritually. for 81 each per year
Maybe IS. NJ. Y" works daytimes and
studies at night, maybe someone pays
his membership-anyh the three
branches of association are Offered for
his welfare and he can choose any or all
of them.
Hundreds of Others.
The letter indicates what has been
done for him, yet his is only a sample
case. Hundreds of others have been
similarly assisted.
1t is to Finish and Furnish the walls
and contents of the building on Wyom-
ing avenue that this fund will be used.
Its work is hampered under present
conditions, and through The Tribune
scores of persons, young and old, rich
and poor, have put themselves on
record as not being party to such an
unfortunate state of affairs.
Are you for or against the Young
Mems Christian association?
See that coupon?
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-04-01
PERSONAL.

W. Driefuss, of Milton, was here yester-
day.
w. J. Byrne, of Carbondale is in the
city.
d. ]. Williams, of Hazleton, Is at the
Valley House.
Miss Kelly, of Wilkes-Barre, is the
guest of Mrs. Hayes, of Olive street.
Ophie Morgan, of Carbondale is visit
ing Haydn Evans at North Bromley ave-
nue..
Representative J. +. Farr was congratu-
lated upon the arrival of baby-boy at his
residence on Chestnut street yesterday
morning.
Mrs Barnie. wife of Manager "Biily"
Barnie, of the Scranton Base Ball club
has Joined her husband here, and they are
residing at 1928 Mulberry street.
w. H. McGreevy, who is undertaking a
course of studies at the College of Ply
scians and Surgeons at Baltimore, ar
rived at Providence this morning for a va
cation, which he will spend with DR..
Evans at the Hillside home. Mr.. Nc
Greevy spent yesterday in Philadelphia,
where he visited numerous friends.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-04-01
AN AUSPICIGUS START.
dressed by Judge Edwards at Their First
Rehearsal Last EXcnino.

ultcd SOSiGty Az
dressed by Judge Edwards at Their First
Rehearsal Last Evening.
The first rehearsal of the Scranton
United Choral society was held under
very auspicious circumstances at Mears'
hall, South Main avenue, last even
ing, when 100 singers responded to the
invitation and entered in hearty man
ner to rehearse Dvorak's Blossoms
Born of Teeming Springtime," being
one of the three test pieces for a prize
of 81 900 at the Wilkes-Barre eistedd-
fod on June II and II. The chorus was
rendered throughout last evening de-
spite the many difficult movements it
contains and Director John r. Wat
kins expressed himself delighted with
the progress shown at the first re-
hearsal.
Judge II. NJ. Edwards, in felicitious
terms, referred to the musical element
which so largely dominated on the
West Side, and congratulated them on
the inauguration of the new movement
Residents of Hyde Park always en-
couraged good choir and they would
be willing and ready to support the
new organization. He, however. ad-
vised them to beware of the jealousy
and sensitive feeling which was almost
essential in a large choir. 1t would be
an easy matter, he jocularly remarked.
to prepare six young ladies' for a we'd
ding, or to get 200 lawyers together
compared to maintaining order with
200 singers 1t was the virtue of a good
singer to be sensitive, and so great was
the characteristic shown by the nerv-
GUS tension of a good singer who really
loved music that it oftentimes would
be an easy matter to secure O certifi-
cate from two physicians that it was
q case Of insanity. Having, in a hu-
morous manner. impressed upon the
members the difficulties to be met, he
urged that 1t was absolutely necessary
to learn the lesson of discipline: perse-
verance and obedience, and to control
their feelings and temper so as to
secure, II possible, an equable temper
ament Discords should be discarded
except the harmonious ones they sang.
Let them, without loss of time, secure
the necessary membership of 200, and
bury any feelings OF the past and unite
in the anticipation of a successful fu-
ture. He concluded by paying q COM
pliment to Director Watkins
T.. Ellsworth Davies made a few re-
marks as to the proposed visit to
Wilkes-Barre. The next rehearsal will
be held on Wednesday evening, when
Thomas d. Davies will deliver brief
address.
8-day walnut or oak finished clacks only
&2Gs ut Turnquests, 2O5 Washington ave-
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f fraud were set forth at length in the

of fraud were set forth at length in the
petition.
The answer Of Gibbons was filed In
the clerk of the courts Office Saturday
by his attorney. p. w. Stokes. 1t is a
direct contradiction of the charges of
fraud alleged in the petition of Gaul
and also presents that the different
election boards accredited Gaul with
more votes than he received. Briefly,
in substance. it declares that contest
VIII result in making Gauls vote lower
and the respondents total larger; it al
lows that fraud was committed and
AYERS that Gaul was the beneficiary.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-04-01

lie VIII Improve.
Among several letters the following
is selected as being characteristic of
possibly twenty received in the last
few days:
Mister Edtur:
dear sir, this 10 cts Is for the fund and /
wish ii was more to help because |
couldn't rite like now last year because
this winter / studied in the classes. | am
a pore boy but l can spare 10 cts the same
as the other fellows the rich men ougt
to Civ more than they do. yours truiey,
S. NJ. Y.
rs. NJ. Y" may not be a finished
scholar, but the editor of The Tribune
is satisfied that the young mans heart
is in the right spot, and If he continues
in the Young Mems Christian associa-
ton educational classes he will come
out with credit.
Now, the letter of rs. NJ. Y" offers q
forceful and practical illustration of
why the association should be helped.
1t is just that class of boys who are
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-04-01
To Come Voluntarily.

Deputy Sheriff Thomas r. Price reached
home Saturday evening from Equinunk,
without bringing with him DIR. Kelley, the
object of his search. The doctor was in
New York city, where Mr.. Price saw him.
He promised to come on voluntarily and
Will reach here Tuesday afternoon. The
Jennings case is set down for trial We'd
neSday.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-04-01
YOUNG MEN IN HUNDREDS
Have Been Helped by the 7. N. c. A,
IF Scranton.
HERE'S AN ILLUSTRATIVE CASE
lie Is Poor Boy but Sends Ten Cents
to the Fund-Iiis Is FOrceful
and Practical LessOn--Hun.
drcds of Others.

One of the largest lists of single-day
contributions yet received for the Fin
ishlng and Furnishing Fund of the
Young Mems Christian association is
given below. On Saturday twenty-five
persons sent $685. which swelled the
grand total to $34145.
The cash statement up to o'clock
Saturday afternoon was as follows:
PREVIOUSLY YACKNOWLEDGED.
THE TRIBUNE. NE.......................$ 800 90
Sundry contributions 233 10
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-04-01
A Doctors ExDcricuce.

DR.. H. B. Hettnger, Indianapolis, Ind,
says: For several months after sprain-
ing my ankle 1 was severely afflicted with
Rheumatism. l finally tried Detchon' 8
Mystic Cure for rheumatism, and in 4
days could walk without my cane; two
bottles cured me sound and WELL / take
great pleasure in recommending the 'Mys-
tic Cure to all who are afflicted with
rheumatism. Sold by Carl Lorenz,
Druggist, 4ls Lackawanpa avenue, scran-
ton