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Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1895-02-13
FIRST LADY.

Martha Washington in Society and in
hi the Home.
As George Washington was the man
of the moment, SO was Martha WASH
ington the woman of the hour. 1t las
been said, in fact, by many historians
that much of the success OF the "Ea-
ther of His Country" is to be attributed
to the help and sympathy he always
found in his wife. No wife who did
not feel all of this could have written,
as Martha Washington did, to near
friend, in 1774: Eyes, / foresee conse-
quences-dark days, domestic happiness
suspended, social enjoyments aban-
doned and eternal separations on earth
possible. But my mind is made up;
my heart is in the cause. George is
right; he is always right. God has
promised to protect the righteous, and
will trust Him."
It seems strange, when one recalls
the brilliant and successful receptions
she commenced in the executive man
sion in New York and always continued
in Philadelphia under the name Of
levees, that this woman, who from the
first moment Washington was elected
president gave tone and standing
to the whole of continental society,
should yet dislike official life. Never
theless, so her biographers state, and
add that she was greatly rejoiced when
her husband refused third term in
1916.
At her home at Mount Vernon she
was undoubtedly at her best. A house
keeper of the real old school, surround
ed by a bevy of maids, and with a
great bunch of keys hanging from her
waist, she attended 20 and oversaw
every detail. Here her dress was of
the simplest material and make. The
silks and brocadcs that made her such
a magnificent figure in New York had
no place in her country manse. Her
gowns were of home manufacture in
variably. ~H lU5 ~
Despite the dignity of the Washing
ton homestead, it's retinues and it's
liveries, a homely air of simplicity
lurked within it's doors. Mrs. Wash
ington was an admirable hostess and
liked the house to be full to overflow
ing. She is said to have been very
beautiful, a rather small woman, with
dark eyes, fair skinned and of quick
temper. A touching instance of the
affection her husband had for her is to
be seen in the fact that after his death
her miniature, which he had worn con-
stantly for forty years, was found upon
his breast Chicago Tribune.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1895-02-13

creature should be compelled to marry
an ugly old ogre for his money.
That night Maj. Thompson and went
to the entertainment, and sat together
during the performance. The hall was
crowded, for many people had come in
from the surrounding country to see
the exhibition" and particularly to
attend the wedding of Squire Powell's
daughter.
The entertainment was series of
pictures presented by men and women
clad in the costumes of revolutionary
times. Upon the whole it was very
creditable affair, and I was not sur
prised to learn that Bessie Powell had
been the leading spirit in designing
the tableaux and wardrobeS George
Washington and his associates figured
in the majority of the pictures, but one
of the best of the series was paul
Revere's Ride" represented by LATE
Clayton correctly dressed and equipped
for the part, sitting on handsome
black horse, one arm extended toward
q group of men, women and children
as if in the act of warning them of the
approach of the British. Man and
horse were as motionless as if carved
in stone, and when the curtain was
drawn the audience demonstrated its
approval in vociferous applause.
The last number on the programme
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1895-02-13
ANIMATED PILLS.
They Cali Up the Horrors in Suffer
From Overconviviality.

They Cali Up the Horrors in a Sufferer
From Overconviviality.
A Germantown bachelor of convivial
habits, missing his last train, spent the
night with a friend in town, and met
with a narrowing experience. When
they awolze in the morning the Ger
mantown man, to use his own express
sion, felt like fur salesman who had
swallowed his samples. He was still a
trifie under the influence OF the rosy,
and his nerves were not in the best pos
sible condition. On the dressing case
was an open pill box containing two
pellets. He was about to ask his friend
what kind of pills they were when one
of them gave a little squirm and
turned completely over. The Ger
mantown man rubbed his eyes and
stared in amazement. Then the other
pill slowly began rolling about the box.
and his eyes threatened to bulge out of
their sockets. The two pills next be-
gan hopping up and down, as though
trying to escape from the box Thor
oughly frightened, the Germantowner
gave a yell, and, jumping into bed,
pulled the clothes over his head.
take 'em away" he groaned.
''Take what away?" asked his very
much surprised friend.
Those pills in that box. Have got
'em, or are they really jumping about?"
"Pills" was the laughing reply.
"They're not pills. They're couple
of those jumping beans l bought yes
terday and put in the pill box to keep"
Philadelphia Record
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1895-02-13
Watched as Well as Prayed.

From a London friend comes this
little anecdote of a Glasgow minister.
The reverend gentleman, having OBJ
served that one of his congregation
was in the habit of gazing about the
church during prayers, told him one
day that he considered it would be
more becoming in a worshiper to keep
his eyes decently closed.
The man scowled. 'sDoesna the
Scripture bid us watch as well as
pray?" he replied. "And hoo can q
body watch wi their cen steekit? Ma,
ma; I'll just stan and glover about az
l hae aye dune. Boston Budget.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1895-02-13
THE CLOSING PICTURE.

the girls pap's jes' natcherly forcin' he1
to marry the old money-bags. That's
why say-hello!" broke off the major
as he glanced out of the window, ''hyel
comes LATE this minute"
The door opened, and four or five
heavily-booted men came stamping in
The foremost was a tall, athletic young
man, with red but rather handsome
face, a sandy mustache and pair OF
| frank blue eyes that twinkled with
good humor.
"Howdy, major!' exclaimed the
| young man, breezily.
| "Howdy, Lafe," returned the major.
rising. "Howdy, boys" he added to the
other members of the party.
| The newcomers contented them
selves with curious glance in my di-
rection. and then followed the land
lord into an adjoining room, where the
chinlSing of glasses soon mingled
unsteady with loud, CHEEKY voices and
frequent explosions of laughter
In few minutes the men came troop
ing out of the inner room and left the
house. Maj Thompson resumed his
seat with the remark:
'HThat's LATE Clayton-that-air SAN
accomplished Teller. LATE he'd been
keepin' company with Squire Powell's
girl for nigh on to two year, an folks
lowed they'd hitch, shore. Mighty
likely sort of boy, LATE is, an purity
well off, too. but nothin' like as rich as
old Ezry Bunker. That's why Ezry
gifts the girl, an, as say, it's dad
burned shame"
''But your Mr.. Clayton seems to be
light-hearted enough" I suggested.
''He doesn't give one the impression of
being downcast over the situation
THAT'S what gifts me-" confessed the
major, with q puzzled look. Its been
the talk O. the neighborhood that
Lafe was dead in love with the girl,
an that she thought q powerful sight
of him, an we lowed the pore boy nd
jes' natchcrly pine away eff he had to
give her up. didn't reckon he'd come
to town to-day at all, but he tells me
he's goin' to be at the doin's tonight
an represent one O. them revolutionary
chaps-Paul Revere, l b'lieve he said
the feller's name was. Lafe's got the
finest boss in the county, an he's
goin' to take that boss right into the
hall an on the platform, and play like
he was this Teller Paul Revere asset
tin on his boss. 1t kinder beats me,
own up. Lowed he'd be purity
tol'ble disappointed, but he didn't act
that away Bit
At the hour appointed for the after
noon meeting I dropped into the town
hall. 1t was single-story building,
the hall being on level with the
street, and at one period in the history
of Posey Bend had done duty us court
house. That was before the county
seat had been removed to a more
fourishing town. | was entertained
by Judge Ganderbucll's tribute to the
eagle, and joined Justify in the singing
of America" THE Star Spangled
Banner" and 1.-THE Battle Hymn of the
Republic.
But what interested me most was a
sight of Bessie Powell. who was there
with her father, the squire. was sur
prised to find her pretty girl, petite
of form, with dark eyes and a ravish-
ing smile, and without the faintest
suggestion of the coarse country maid
en- in her appearance or manner be-
gan to feel something of Maj. Thomp-
sons indignation that so charming
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1895-02-13
What, Indeed?

1t was George Washington's birth
day. The bells were ringing and the
cannon were booming in commemora-
ton of the father of his country. Lit
tic Ethel, aged five, wise and thought
full beyond her years, was gazing out
of the window, apparently in deep
thought. Suddenly she awoke from
her reverie. and, turning around to he.
father, said: Papa, what are they GO
ing to give George Washington for his
birthday?"-Boston Herald.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1895-02-13

was the continental Wedding" Ev-
was to be. Old Ezra Bunker, in pow
dered wig and the uniform of Conti-
mental army officer, and little Bessie
Powell, in the most becoming of Mar
| tina Washington costumes, were to lend
realism to the scene by being actually
united in marriage, and the Methodist
minister of Posey Bend was to oficiate.
| In futter Of expectation the audi
ence waited for the closing scene.
There was delay. Maj. Thompson
and were engaged in whispered
conversation when we became aware
of 4 commotion on the platform be-
hind the curtain. The disturbance
quickly extended to the front rows Of
the audience, and people began to
leave their seats and talk excitedly.
Maj. Thompson rose hurriedly and
strobe down the aisle. In a minute Or
two he came back, his eyes bullying,
his jaws opening and closing rapidly
on his quid.
1.-THE devils to pay!' he exclaimed,
Bessie Powell has disappeared!'
Just then Squire Powell, who had
been cavorting about in high dudgeon
down near the stage, came running up
the aisle toward the street door shout
ing:
cts LATE Clayton! Stop him! Head
him off, somebody! Don't let him get
away! Where's the marshal?''
Close upon the 'squire's heels came
old Ezra Bunker, in powdered wig and
uniform, limping painfully and puff
ing.
AS of one accord the bewildered peo-
pie rose and began to push toward the
door. In few moments they were
swarming out upon the street, Mai.
Thompson and l among the rest.
We had scarcely reached the open
air when the swift chatter of a horses
feet struck upon our ears, and q mans
voice gave vent to shout full of tri-
umph and defiance. The next instant
a horseman emerged from the darkness
and dashed through the light that IL
Illuminated the street in front of the hall.
A magnificent black horse; on his
back a man, still in the picturesque
costume of Paul Revere, but with a
long cape clasped about his neck and
streaming out behind; in front of the
saddle a female figure, wrapped in a
cloak, it's head resting on the mans
breast.
It was the closing picture of the even
ing's entertainment, seen but an in
slant, but never to be forgotten. As
he swept by LATE Clayton waved his
hand to the astonished people and
shouted
Good night"
In another moment horse and riders
had vanished in the gloom, and the
stupe1ied crowd stood listening to the
hoof- beats dying away down the road.
Then, in spite of the rage and dis
comfture of Squire Powell and Ezra
Bunker, q cheer went up from half o.
hundred Threats. 1t was plain that
Late Clayton had the sympathy of that
crowd. In exchanging the character
Of Paul Revere for that of Young
Lochinvar, and running away with the
prospective bride of the old millionaire.
the young farmer had made hero of
himself in the eyes of the natives.
Before | left Posey Bend the next
day ! learned that LATE Clayton had
carefully planned the elopement; that
o minister was waiting at farmhouse
live miles away, and that he and Bessie
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1895-02-13
GRASS Is KING,

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their mammoth seed catalogue free. [Kl
WORSE and Worse marriage and divorce.
Truth
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1895-02-13

scarcely mouse IN the place, III Seemecl
to me, that was not flying the national
colors from window or roof. was I'M
able to account for this until the land
1ord of the tavern relieved my curiosity
10y reminding me that it was the ED of
February, and assuring me that the
people of Posey Bend were intensely
patriotic.
''Washington's birthday is purity
nigh as big a day as the Fourth of
July with u.s." said the landlord, with
a ring of pride in his voice. "Ef you're
thinlin' bout stayin' over night it'll
be with yer while, l reckon, to see
the celebration we're goin' to have in
the town hall"
There was no question about my
staying over night. An exasperating
washout on the railroad had COM
PEELED me, much against my will, to
stop at this little cross-road village,
with no chance OF being able to con-
tipHe my journey for twenty-four
bo&"s, at least. The prospect was not
4 cheerful one, and I caught eagerly at
the suggestion that the exercises in
hcaor of Washington's birthday might
afford the means of killing time, al
Though under other circumstances
probably would have regarded it as
something to be religiously avoided.
For the present the good-natured
gossip of mine host was sufficiently di-
verting | had found him quite alone
in the office of bis tumble-down old
tavern, and apparently not averse
to passing the time In converse
ton. His name, as l soon learned,
was Maj. Thompson. He was q long,
Tank specimen, and as he sat with his
chair tilted back against the wall, and
one thin leg dangling over the other,
lle had almost the appearance of slcl-
eton.
I'VE allus celebrate Westinghouse
birthday" he SAID, as he sent stream
of tobacco juice toward the stove.
''Sling out the flags an have some sort
of q doin's appropert to tho 'casion.
rock lect VIXEN we was satisfied with
spellin' match, or house-wnrmin', or
a barn-liancc. bat hyer lately the young
folks has kinder tuck hold an now we
have Entertainments in the town hall,
with regular music an singin' and dec
iamaticns an dialogues an SIGH. They's
two Of 'cEi to-day
Two what?"
Entertainments. Noratiors an
music this afternoon, an q sort of ex-
hibition-tabloze, or ever what you call
7em-to-night. 'Safternoon ledge Gan
derbucks goin' to norate. Been MAX
in the same speech for twenty odd
year It's good I'm, too, specially
where he brings in bout the Father of
his Country bcin' the first in war, first
in peace, an first in the hearts of his
countrymcn, an where he seq this
broad land O. liberty is the proud her.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1895-02-13

stopped there long enough to be mar
ried, after which they proceeded to his
home.
I have since learned that Squire
Powell accepted the situation with a
good grace when he found that there
was no help for it, but that Ezra Bunk
err refused to forgive either Bessie or
LATE. j. f. HENDERSON.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1895-02-13
Rev. DIR. Parker

Is the beloved pastor Of the Universalist
church at Fargo, y. D., and has also been
pastor in Providence, r. L., New York City
and Troy, N. Y. He says:
81 regard Hoods Sarsaparilla the best
blood purifier, and I have good reason for
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1895-02-13

this opinion. l
am now 80 years
of age. Four years
ago I was afflicted
with rheumatism
in my back and
limbs, so badly
that it was impos-
sible for me to get
my usual sleep at
night. I had just
partially recovered
from the grip,
which reduced my
weight 40 lbs. My
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1895-02-13

Rev' Do No FarKer' D. D. appetite was poor
Fargo, n D. and felt langu1d
and weak. In fact was in a very dilapi-
dated condition. Having heard and read so
much about the wonderful cures produced
by Hoods Sarsaparilla resolved to give it
trial. followed the directions, and be-
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1895-02-13

~
The garlands upiift for our liberties won'
And sing In your gladness his echoing story.
Whose sword swept for freedom the neios VI
the sun.
Not with gold, nor with gems,
But with evergreens vernal
And the banners of stars that the continent
Crown, crown we the chief OF the heroes
eternal
Who lifted his sword for the birthright OF
mani
He pave us a nation, to make it immortal
He laid down for Freedom the sword that he
drew,
And his shade leads us on to the radiant portal
OF the glory of peace and the destinies new
Not with gold, nor with gems,
But with evergreenS vernal,
And the flags that the nations of liberty span,
Crown, crown him the chief Of the heroes
eternal
Who laid down his sword for the birthright OF
mani
Lead. Face of the Future, serene In thy
beauty.
Till DER the dead heroes the Peace star shall
CLEAN.
Till Right shall be Might in the counsels Of
duty
And the service of man be nfe's glory SUI
preme.
Not with gold nor with gems
But with evergreenS Vernal.
And the flags that the nations in brotherhood
span,
Crown crown we tho chief Of the heroes
eternal
Whose honor was gained by the service OF
mani
O Spirit Of Liberty sweet are thy numbers!
The winds to thy banners their tribute shall
bring
While rolls the Potomac where Washington
SAUNDERS
And his natal day comes with the angels Of
spring
We follow thy counsels.
0 hero eternal,
To highest achievements the school leads the
van.
And, browning thy brow with the evergreens
vernal,
We offer our all to the service Of man.
--Hezekiah Butterworth, in Youths Com
panon.
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WORSE and Worse marriage and divorce.
Truth.
Scranton Wochenblatt. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1865-1918, 1895-11-01

- Gin aepiffer s bona a 8
Sertlanb, Der i'm Wiai als gsbeilt aus
Der 8uruttpoobsr Srrenanitalt entluis
fen spprben mar, tpar Dor ungefdhr
fl 8o6en nit Srau unb &ino na4
Que ,slsb, einsm 0orf Bel Worceiter,
aetomnt,a, I'm Ii9 bort als 9dit ieiner
Rutter gu erbolsn. 9artlano, Elm
Mann BON piersis Su6rsn. iGien bolls
fommen normal, unb feline InssbDriz
een aratulirten iih bersits gu ieiner
D0nigea MISUNDERSTANDING. RiirSli4
mar Sartlano ausseFabrsn nnb sing
Rahmittd9s i'm 9drten ipdSiersn.
pt0blid unter6rud sr ben Spa5iers
gang. lief in's 9dus. Sog. obne elm
8ort gu iprsdsn, einen RepoIDer unS
iboB etnsm d9tsi9iGbrigsn Ginmis>
tber, gtamens Sdpier, eins 8ugel bur9
ben &opf. Qtls feline Wiuttsr duf ben
Small bin berbeiItiirSte uno sntisbt
fraate, tpds sr gstban babe, dntfportete
er: rOb, es 1T nur bas bumme Ding
bal" uno oeutets babel auf ben Repols
Der. Gr perlieb Sunn bas 9aus, fab
an Der Strdbe einen Sanotpertsburs
f6en falafsno bulisgen unb ihoB aud
biefen pbne Wsiterss bur9 ben 9opf.
Damn ging er CUR ~Roie", mo sr
freunolide Dorte an bic @irt6in
ridltete, dber iibsr S9msrssn i'm &opfe
tlugte. Gr i4iittelts BEN Dirth bic
Sanb unb Bat Inn einen frii6en 8obls
fopf. Die @irtbin poGlte bieien aus
oem @drten bol.u, absr SartIaup
meints: .ReiH, Der Serr iolI ibn bos
len." 0isIer ging bann nad bem
@arten, gefolgt bon 9artldnr. QtIs
er ii6 nah bsm &oblfppf biidts, I6oB
i'm Der 8abniinnigs sIeihfans nisbsr,
pertpunbete ibn d6,r nur. WGbreno Der
Wirtb nod Sraft funb, in's Sdus su,
riidsut.nnen, i4Ob it9 Der Srriinnis.
feIbft tObt.
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1895-03-01

-Votre mari?
-Oui, mon mari, d'abord; mails
surtout...
-Qui done?
Ne m'interrogez pas.
Mails qui vous retient?
Mon! non! ]e vous en- con jure,
Voyons, vous tenez done bien peu
a CO bonheur, puisque je vous vols
dispose q taire tout CO quill faut
pour le d6truire, Fou que vous
CITES! vous voulez oonnaftre qui je
suisl ct moi, je mai qu'une pens6e
o'est de vous empeoher de le sa-
voir.
Que voulez-vous dire?
I'm jour, plus tard, qusnd
vous, m'aimerez, cuand je serai
sure de vous; alors, je vous dirai
tout! mais, d'iol Ia.
-D'icl Ia?
-Contentez.vous dun bonheur
discreet, ct ne troublez pas 3 plai
sir les instants Oh je puts vous
voir ct don't peut etre nous serons
bientot.
Uaminade n'insista plus. ct al
de CO moment Ills parlerent
chose.
"a c0utinner.)
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1895-03-01


Jusque.la, il ny await rien de
suspect, GU qui ressemblait d un
guet-apens. MATS on ne pouvait
pas savoir. A tout hasard, Can't
made s'6tait mum dun revolver. La
voiture s'6tait engag6e dams les
rues de Bordeaux, puie, peu q peu
les bruits de la vile s'6teignirent;
on n'entendit plus le sabot DIES
chevaux r6sonner sur lie pave, ct
les roues sc mirent q rouler dis
crAtement sur une vote unie ct
macadamis6e. Caminade fronca