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The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-10-19
THE VISIT TO WATSON.
1t Is Believed He Will Formal
ly Be Asked to Withdraw.

Atlanta, Ga, Oct. 15.-The
meeting between the Populist
National executive committee,
headed by Marion Butler, and
Thomas e. Watson is expected
to develop a political sensation.
1t is generally believed in in.
side PUpulist circles here that
the meeting will result in a
formal request on Mr.. Watson
to withdraw. There are rumors
OF official positions to be tender
ed Mr.. Watson in case he will :
draws and the Democratic par
ty is successful at the Novem
Der election. The store of the
proposed offers range all the
way down from a cabinet port
folio, but no one claims to have
definite information as to what
is proposed. There is grave
doubts, however, whether Mr..
Watson will withdraw. 1t is
freely stated that the Poputist
manifesto of yesterday was by
no means pleasant 10 the vice
presidential candidate and the
visit of The committee is said to
be due TO a fear that he would
take precipitate action before a
conference could be arranged
That fear, however, was set a!
rest by a message that Mr..
Watson sent to Chairman But
Ter stating his willingness 10
meet The committee. Mr.. Wal.
son allayed the fears Of the
Populist leaders by the state
ment that lie would wait the
coming of the committee.
The candidates letter of &c
ceptance will not be published
until after the coming confer
ence, although he was expected
TO have given it to the press to
night.
What the outcome of the
committee will be is altogether
guess work, but there is a grow
ing impression tuat MIR. Wat
son will take more kindly tC
the alleged suggestion of with
| drawal than he would hav,
done at an earlier date in til,
campaign. He is expected t
leave Thompson for Atlanta a
soon as he is definitely inform
ed as to the time the committe
will arrive here. There as beef
some dispute as to whether th
conference will be held a
Atlanta or Thomson, hut it j
thought Atlanta has been de
oiIa1 nnnn
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-10-19

Artesian wells were first
at Thebes in the time OF Tim
erlon, about 1900 years before
the beginning OF our era.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-10-19
A MEN TEXTILE.
Made from China Grass, Which
Belongs to the Neltle
Family.
New York Ledger.

4
of every great commercial value
indeed, it has such possibilities
that $4,000 has been offered
for an invention that will Sc
parate the fbers from the bark.
Up to date the cost OF this pro
cess is so great that there is
nothing commercial in the art
icle. a traveller says that this
Rhea fiber makes cloth and
cordage that have rival for
streng h and durability. 1t is
from this material that the
mummy cloths of Egypt were
made. 1t has been known as
China grass" and is noted for
its great strength.
The trouble lies in separat-
ing the strong silky fibers from
the other bark, which is satur
ated with tenacious gum. Most
Of the fiber thus far has been
patiently and carefully worked
out by hand by the women
and children Of the locality
where il is grown. 1t is assert
ed that the chemists and ma
chinisls of both Europe and
America have been for thirty
years trying 10 solve the pre- :
bl-m of separating the fiber
from the refuse matter. The
latest experiment is so interest
ing as showing the number of
landings necessary to trans
form this product Of nature
into an available material that
an account of it will be worthy
of attention: The CONFESS
process adopts sincate of soda
for the elimination of the re.
sins, and effects it without the
slightest injury to the fiber.
After the ribbons or strips Of
bark have been freed from dirt
they are placed in weak acid
baths for The night. Next morn
Ing they are passed through a
mild alkaline bath, and then
boiled In weak solutions OF
saustic soda, to which sine has
been added. When washed
and dried by the usual me-
chauical means, the fibers EN-
erge as a long, silky filasse,
entirely free from the cuIicle
aud resinous gums in which
they were imbedded- clean,
white and ready for the cont
of the spinner.
They take the most beautiful
dyes, and can be worked into
every variety of fabric, frou
gorgeous velvets TO cheap drills
aud delicate laces. The com
bined lightness and toughnes'
Of the fiber render ii peculiarly
suitable for tents aud shiI
canvas. Three fifths more clotl
of equal strength can be mad
from Rhea than from the sam,
weight Of linen-lhat is 70 say
!. 1000 yards of the Rhea canva
+ weigh only as much ae co.
yards of linen. Its durabilit.
/ and resisting power to strai
are also much greater" Tn
Government OF, India is talSin,
: ef-cfual stems for the rapid eX
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-10-19
POPULISTS EXPEL KOLB.

Memphis, Tenn, Oct. IA
special to the Commercial -Ap-
peal from Birmingham, Ala,
says: The populist state rx-
ecutive committee, at a mre'-
ing to-day, passed resolutions
expelling Captain K. F. Kolb,
twice populist candidate for
governor of Alabama, and Col.
oneI P. G. Bowman, former
state populist chairman, from
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-11-28
Tnk.nx Care Of the Colts.

The season has arrived when the
weanling colts should be especially
cared for and not be exposed to the
cold rains and sleets of early winter
The foundation laid in the constitution
of the colt determines the usefulness
and value of the horse. There is too
much carclessness among the breeders
in their attention to the comfort Of the
growing colts. If they are exposed to
the. cold rains and sleets they are li;-
bic to contract the distempcr and lose
their growth during the winter. and
the profit in horse-raising, as in cattle
raising. is largely determined by early
maturity. and this cannot be. accom-
plisled without liberal feeding and
casonable protection from the inclem-
ency of the weather. The colt should
b" taught to eat grain while following
it's dam. and be given generous ra-
ton during the first winter, in order TO
insure permanent. growth:
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-11-28
THANKSGIVING HYMN,

We thank thee, o Father, for all that is
The CLEAN Of the day, and the stars of the
night;
The flowers Of our youth. and the fruits of
our prime,
Aid blessings that march down the path.
way of time.
We thank thee, o Father, for all that is
The sob of the tempest, the dow of the
tear; =,
For never in blindness. and never in vain,
Thy mercy permitted a sorrow or pain.
We thank thee, o Father, for song and for
feast
The harvest that glowed and the wealth
that increased;
For never a blessing encompassed earth's
CT lid,
But thou in thy mercy looked down and
smiled.
We thank thee, o Father. Of all, for the
power So
OF aiding cach other in lifes darkest hour,
And all the soul help that sad souls under
stand. ..' "-'-"'
We thank thee. o Father, for days yet to
For hopes that our future will call US to
That all our Eternity form. through thy
One Thanksgiving day in the mansions
win Carleton.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-11-28

day Dagmar appeared before her mis-
tress, a letter in her hand and her face
very white. "My father needs me,
and l must go back to Grenna." she
said, simply. Il would like to start to-.
morrow"
why, what bad news have you re-
ceived, Dagmar?"
Lady, that black-cyed Sisne has
broken my fathers heart. and / must
go to comfort him. Signe has run
away to America, he thinks, with her
old lover. and left her young baby
with no one to care for it. Now, love
my father. he loves the baby, and
must go to take care of them both
But | shall never forget your beautiful
land and the home have found here"
Her mistress sympathy was stirred,
and. though she was sorry to lose a
trusty servant, she assisted Dagmar in
every way to make ready for her sud-
den departure. D1gmars only request
was that she might carry back with
her small silk fiay as memento.
The great ship steamed into Gotten
berg on the morning of chill Novem-
Der day. and at dusk that evening q
small boat stopped at Grenna. Lars
was waiting at the dock, but hardly
recognized little Dagmar, for, to his
eyes, she seemed a grand lady in her
American fnery. He touched his cap
respectfully and called her "Fruken.'
She reached ont her hand imploring-
~ and said. in her sweet. mother
tongue: Don't, Lars; l want this to
seem like Homecoming
''Grenna has not been home to ME
since Daglnar went out from us, and
never will be until she comes back to
stay. Will You, Dagmar, stay and
make a home for Lars. who has al
ways loved you, and the father who
has so anxiously looked for you?"
There was no affectation or coyness
about her answer She looked straight
into the honest blue eyes and said:
mo place could ever be home to me
without you, Lars
At their approach her fathers worn
face lighted with JOY. as it had not
done since cruel Signe's flight.
Over the cradle Of the sleeping child
Dagmar and Lars plighted their troth,
and Dagmar drew from her bosom the
little silk American flag. saying: zone
day in the year we shall be Ameri-
cans, the anniversary of my home
coming, and s shall have Thanksgiv-
ing day in Sweden, for l feel that
have much to be thankful for to-day
"A year ago to-day, Lars, 1 will confess
it. gave thanks because you cried at
our parting. To-day and forever
shall give thanks that you smiled at
my return. Tribune.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-11-28
=, ).
Pa tcntA Issued .

List OF patents issued last week to
North western inventors '"'
Ransom $. Angel, Cakes. n. d.. trac-
ton enginc::Friedrich W. G. Roe:t-
cher. Duluth, Mimi. sounding device;
John Clayton. 'Niinneapol MINI, bob
sleigh; Ezra E:liasworths minneapolis,
Mimi, bicycle support; :: Israel Hartman
son. Hopkins.- MIMI, bride bit; Joseph
Lacilance.' Little Falls; Atinn.. washing
machine; Godfried, Laub, Huron, $. D.,
rotary pneumatic toy; Frank w. Mer-
rift. Duluth, Mimi, controller for cleo
trio pumps; .Alois Schmidt. st. Paul,
Mimi. basket; Samuel n. Smith. Min
neapolis,- Mimi, primary battery: Nils
.. Swanson, Lead, S. H.. drill chuck;
Andrew f. ;.Veou. Brniuer,i. Mum.
combined door fastener ans! alarm;
John w. Winters. deceased: &C.. Il.
RrunsOn. administrator, st. Paul.
Mimi, automatic safety angle cock;
11enr: G. Zenke. Sandy 1o:Gt. Wash,
air brake mechanism.
+. ID. Merwin, Patent Lawyer. $40
Pioneer Press Building. st. Paul. Mimi.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-11-28
REASONS FOR THANKS.
They Are More Numerous Than at
First You Suspect

They Are More Numerous Than at
First You Suspect.
II am thankful" said one, that l
have straight back and straight legs.
When note the cripples to be run
across in an hours march through a
great city's streets am led to believe
that long lifetime could not furnish
too many opportunities for thanksgiv-
ing that one is born sound and shape
ly.''
II am thankful said another, that
have friends. A man who can count
so much as one good friend needs to
set apart one day in each year to give
thanks for that alone"
II am thankful" said another, "that
I was not born turkey. 1t was big
chance whether or no my life-principle
came this way or the other. That it
followed the line of evolution and adj
vancement and made me nice, bright
girl instead Of turkey to be fattened
for Thanksgiving is cause enough for
perennial gratitude"
II am thankful" said another, that
1 am not looked upon az fool. may
be one all the same, but that l am not
regarded as such gives me cause for q
twenty-four hour tribute of thanks
once year"
"Well," spoke up the eldest one in
the party, II am thankful that l am
not rich. used to think big income
was one of the greatest blessings that
could fall to the lot Of man. But when
I see how mean and commonplace a
person becomes who thinks Of nothing
but the accumulation Of gain; when 1
note how enmeshed he is in his own
environments, like fly in the butter,
or a bird in snare, how little he
thinks OF anything that is Of real value
in a world that is only, after all, a
robing room, for something yet to
come: l am thankful from the bottom
of my heart that neither nor mine are
rich. OF course, am thankful. on the
other side, that we are not poor, for
poverty pinches the soul almost as
much as the sordidness of riches does,
but there is a middle ground between
the niggardliness of a dollar.grubbing
spirit aud the barrenness of a starved
and thwarted destiny, and thank God
I am in it!"-Chicago Herald.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-11-28
Spring Wheat IN the Fail.

10 d,ter zine the practicability of
sowing, spfiSs' ~ ~ al in FIJI S;nia also
the ,flii' to stS;W for best results, fifteen
sowings of a Variety; ii Known as Yellow
stone Fife were made mt different in
tervals dating the. fall Of 1854 by the
Montana Experiment. station at Bozc-
man. Beginning. Aug. ., a small plat
was sowp each week until the ground
was frozen and winter began. Nov. -.
Early seedlings made nice growth and
were in good condition when winter SO;
m, but lat l. sowin.s We're just coming
IT,. EARLY paintings almost wholly
killed out. and the intermediate only
partially. and the latest showed no
damage from the winter-killing. the
stand being almost perfect. The plays
We're irrigated twice and kept free
from weeds. The first six plats sown.
from Aug. . to Sept. II, gave an aver
age yield of b; bushels per acrc The
next five platS. seeded from Sept. II
to Oct. 10, yielded an average of III
bushels p' acre. The average yield Of
the four plats. sown from Oct. 2G to
Nov. 10, WAS at IT," rate of $50 bushels
per acre.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-11-28
Breedins Up the Flock.

To the farmer who desires to secure
increased returns from his flock with
out going to any great extent there is
but one way open, namely, to place a
thoroughbred male bird at the head of
it. First kill of all the cid and unpro-
.ductive hens, then purchase from re-
liable breeder a large and well-shaped
male. 1t is not necessary that this
bird should be one capable of taking a
premium in the poultry show, but at
tention must be paid to his size and
symmetry. 1t is surprising what a diff
ference this will make In the size of the
young chicks the following year. Some
farmers after trying the experiment
have declared that the average weight
Of their pullets was at least one pound
apiece greater than in previous years
These cross-bred pullecs should not be
bred back to the same male, but new
bird purchased to mate with them the
following season. 1t - the first cross
that counts most in improvement.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-11-28
How'a This!

We offer One Hundred Dollars reward
for any case of catarrh that cannot bt
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
r. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
|, We. the undersigned. have=known +. j.
Cheney for the last fifteen years; and be-
lieve him perfectly honorable In all. business
transactions and fnaaciillX able. to carry
out any obligations made by their firm.
West l. Truax, Wholesale Druggists, To.
ledo. Ohio. -,
waldiEg, Kinnan & Marvin. Wholesale
Druggists. Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mu-
cous surfaces Of the system. Testimonials
sent free. Price 75c per bottle. Sold by
all druggists.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-11-28
MRS DoRorHy.s THANKSGIVING.

Squire EphraIm Drew and his good wife
Prue
They invited some guests 10 dine.
And drink to the health Of the common
wealth
In glass OF Thanksgiving wine.
Said Ephraim Drew to his good wife. Prue,
when asking Judge Jonathan Drake
Well ask the young man, his son Jonathan,
For my daughter Dorothy's sake"
The guests came at last to the s.!uire's re-
past,
Receiving a welcome bland,
And Dorothy blushed as Jonathan brushed
With his lips her lily-white hand.
With wondering eyes at the turkeys size
The guests did cxclaim and admire;
There were dainties beside. boiled, baked,
stewed and fried.
And big plum pudding o4 the fire.
10 Jonathan's plate. by a lucky fate.
1t CHANGED that the wishbone fell;
Then softly said he to fair Dorothy,
my lot shall this wishbone tell
"l'll wish you and I. when year slips by,
May dine on Thanksgiving Day,
With none to o'erhear, or to interfere,
And with all but ourselves away"
Then they broke the bone, with sti1ed
groan
He lost; and sighed heavily
To note the glad smile that she wore the
WHILE.
So he asked what her wish might be.
She bllshed rosy red. well, tho lyLt,"
she said,
LEST you lose. 'twere surer this way
For ME to wish. too, that your wish come
true,
Your wish for next Thanksgiving Day.
Laura Spencer Porter in Harper's Bazaar.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-11-28
An Importont Di0erence.

To make apparent to thousands, who
think themselves i'll, that they are not
afflicted with any disease. but that the
system simply needs cleaning, Is to
bring comfort home to their hearts, as
a costive condition is easily cured by
using Syrup of Figs. Manufactured by
the California Fig Syrup Company
only, and sold by all druggists.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-11-28
A Mad Risk.

L am glad" she said, with n sigh Of
relief, that the suspense of the cleo
ton is all over"
Were you interested in the result? ?"
"ics, indeed. had q wager up"
"What was it!'
''lf Bryan won l was to marry Jack,
and If Mckinley won Jack was to
marry me. "-Washington Star.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-11-28
phy.ician. Wise in Their Gsneratio

phy.ician. Wise in Their Generation
The above class of scientists. recognize,
and have repeatedly borne testimony to the
efficacy of Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a
remedy and preventive Of .ever and ague.
rheumatism, want Of visor, liver complaint,
and some other ailments and in1rm cOndi-
tions Of the sytem. Experience and obser-
walton have taught them Its value. They
but echo the verdict long since pronounced
by the public and the press. Only the be.
nighted nov are ignorant OK Americas tonic
and Alternative.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-11-28

The Indiana Farmer says: Invest
the hundred dollars for the boy in a
colt rather than in IL wheel. In two
years the colt will have eaten about
half as much as the wheel has. and the
boy likes him better every day, be-
cause ii is growing in value and the
idea of profitable investment is inn
planted.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-11-28
Money to Loan.

Money on hand to loan On Red River
Valley farms. pass upon all applica-
lions end titles and can pay the amount
of the loan desired ut this Office as soon
as papers are completed. Our interest
is payable annually, and all notes and
coupons are made payable in Fargo,
without exchange. n. S. Tyler,
e.. Tyler Building, Broadway.
al. Fargo, n. ID.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-11-28
a ni6erenf KIND.

"That," said the Buffalo man, "is our
financial school"
Just then couple of aldermen came
out, each of whom would weigh 250
pc II am glad you told me,',' said the
Rochester visitor. II should have ia
ken it for a school of whales. Buff
falO Times.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-11-28
Dop't Tobacco SpIt and Snake Yourt eAWay

II you want to quit tobacco using easily
and forever, regain lost. manhood. be. made
WE'LL strong, magnetic. full Of new life and
vigor, take No-To.Bac. the wonder-worker
that makes weak men strong Many gain
ten pounds in ten days. Over 10000 cured.
Buy No-To-B ac from your druggist. who
will guarantee cure. Booklets and sam
pie mailed free. Ad Sterling Remedy Co..
Chicago or New York. -
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-11-28
Tnnri.t Cor to California.

An upholstered Pullman Tourist Car IL
run every Wednesday by the Northern Pa
cific. This car leaves st. Paul 2:46 p. M.
Minneapolis 800 p. M. reaching San Fran
cisco the. following Monday morning:
Double berth only IS. For tickets and
reservations write to J. e. johnson. Ticket
Agent Northern Pacific Railway company,
Fargo. n. d.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-11-28
No SineCuPe.

!A.';ualntarce-How much DO you pay
your 1ypryr;1cr:
Wc"v a.
A'""ae.n'a'..!!11sn't tina. rather y
Humoris,. ,yelE:jcs; s,u:. you 500,
size Ias:to. " ::te' out: all my j..k,s.-
Somcryille =. rrnal.,.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-11-28

Arrangements for the training Of
British infantry next winter are to be
on more elaborate scale than usual,
end especial prominence IS to be given
tc long-distance .na1S.hing.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-11-28

The revenue Of Victoria for the past quar-
ter amounted to f1,544,O02 showing a de-
crease Of f7O74, as compared with the
corresponding period Of the last year.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-11-28

Buenos Ayres. Nov. 22.-It is report.
ed that the Bolivian congress, in Sc
cret session, has authorized loan to
increase the armament of the country.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-11-28

st. Moritz, Switzerland, has the
champion toboggan slide Of: the world.
1t is three-quarters of a mile long, and
has Eeen descended in a whiz:Of seven
ty-One seconds. .:..
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-11-28

A scheme talked Of is company to i'm
port American cattle, with Cardiff as Its
distributing port. The capital of the new
organization will be 10000.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-11-28

The Erie canal, in New York; was the
first artificial waterway begun in this
country. Ground was brok. y, for this
enterprise July 4, 1917. -.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-11-28

The first regular factory for manu-
featuring glass was established at Tenn
l,le. n. H., in 1880. and was operated
by imported German glass,nakers.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-11-28

The fern liz ;'pdLalive Of fascination. In
S4xony tho present by a lover to his sweet
heart of. handful Of ferns Is equivalent TO
n proposal: go 60" -"
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-11-28

OF 1900 persons arrested for various Of.
lenses in Liverpool last year only 80 were
we'll educated, a large proportion being abb
goIufelv illitcr0tp
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-11-28

Just try o 1Oc box Of Cascarets. the finest
liver and bowel regulator ever made.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-11-28

Cascarets stimulate liver. kidneys and
Lowles. Never slcken. weaken or grippe.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-11-28

Our cares are bold and push their way
Upon our thought aud feeling.
They hang about US all the day,
Our time from pleasure stealing.
So unObtrusive many joy
We pass by and forget 1t.
But worry strives to own our lives
And conquers IL we let 1t.
There's not day in all the year
But holds some hidden pleasure,
And looking back joys oft appear
To brim the past's wide measure.
But blessings are like friends, hold,
Who love and labor near us.
We ought to raise on. notes of praise
While living hearts can hear us.
Full many blessing wears the guise
OI worry or Of trouble.
Farseelng Is the soul and wise
Who knows the mask Is double.
But he who has the faith and strength
To thank his God for sorrow
Has found Joy without alloy
To gladden. every morrow.
We ought to mase the moments notes
OF happy, glad THANKSGIVING;
The hours and days silent praise
OF music we are living.
And so the theme should swell and grow
AS weeks and months pass DER us,
And rise sublime at this good time,
A grand THANKSGIVING chorus.
Ella Wheeler Wilcox.