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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1896-12-22

Christmas was an ideal to me but, like ev-
erything else, it is now being ground up into
q powder for all sorts of gristmills. ! think
even Christ must have ceased to have pleasure
In its recurrence. Yours sincerely.
j. G. CROLY (JENNIE JUNE).
Miss Julia Magruder, writing from
the south, marshals up thought and
retrospect in the words she has sent:
Now that wise men are able to measure al
most everything let some computers Of forces
tell us to what extent peace and good will
among men are enlarged and extended by the
observance Of the three hundred and fifty
ninth day Of the year. Could this estimate be
given us we should perhaps be surprised TO
find how much the other 964 days feel the In
fluenoe Of the Christmas spirit. And 80, in 1896.
welcome and to celebrate merry Christmas.
JULIA MAaRUDER.
William H. Hayne, the southern poet,
sends me the following poem:
,.z ...z CHRISTMAS. .-...~
The day divine, whose heavenly might
Still floods the ransomed world with light
That light, supreme and undedled. ,.%
Borne from the cradle Of q child.
=~. =~..4%,.: -" WILLIAM HAMILTON HAYNE.
MI. Haynes poetry is widely known
for it's lightness, purity and grace.
Mrs. Rose Hawthorne Lathrop writes
a. follows: ss. 5 s.... .5..# - !,
Il on no other day. yet on this day I, i
OF all the year 4
May rejoice in Joy not mine, ! pray,
To some heart dear. "a J.5Sas:..' :, -
Living IN life not mine most eagerly.
Since Christ, for love Of others. came-tod diel
5 Roax xHAwrHoR1EI IAEHRoP. &
This from tho famous daughter Of
iNathaniel Hawt tho1ne is no empty text.
s11sall ls4 I { Il Ea1St lr5fkIss,t q
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1896-12-22

MURAT HAIsTEAD.
t1ons and printed his efforts through the !
aid Of a " 'commodatin" editor. Feeling |
himself ''gittin mos too stiff' and
probably near his last hours Of useful !
ness one Christmas, he writes a poem
Of greeting and farewell to his publisher
and readers:
UNCLE 1KE's CR1sMUs GREET1N AND
FAR'WELL.
You bin mighty 'siderate. mars'r, to ole Ike
for dis long while,
Although his 'munications very likely made
you smile,
An wanted for to thank you for de 'commo.
datin way
You is printed in de paper what dis darky had
to say.
80 as Crismus times is comm long thought
dat anyhow
You would lemme pull my fo'lock, sar, an
make my bes'est bow,
An wish de "Merry Crismus'' both to you
an all de folks
Dat is listened to my talkin an is larfed at all
my Jokes,
An express my yearnest sire (efyou'n lemne
Dat ole 'santie'' IL fill your stockin's JUS as
full as dey kin hold,
An fetch dc fattest turkeys an de biggest
wid all de udder goodies dat is aoatin troo
your min
Do candy for de chil'en, an de dry goods for
de wife,
An all de odder blessin's dat is 'tendin on dis
life.
1'se a:writin Of off,. my ereetin tase 1'ze eittin
For to slip aroua an see you all an lEeteh your
An hope you won't forgit me, now de time is
come to part.
Kase de po' ole niger loves you from de bot
tom Of his heart.
| SO dat now he's gwine to leave you, sab, de
tears is in his eye,
An his throat feels mighty choky bout de
wishin you goodby;;<
Miss MoC Clelland will be remembered
as a writer of dialect stories. Her novels
had all the freshness and breeze of that
special life her vein encompassed and
were very popular and salable. Her
sad death from consumption, in the
midst of summer, success and cherished
plans, was shock to her many friends.
She was one of the charming type Of
southerners noted for the refined essence
of courtesy, and the doors Of the Vir.
! Qinian home she loved so we'll stood al
ways open. I:..l. ..@- -. .:.*a. :s*= 4 =. ::
Edith n. Thomas, one Of the best
known and cleverest writer's Of maga.
zine poetry, puts in this plea for the
mistletoe at my request: !.
HOLLY AND MsTLEToE. r..
q Said the holly to the mistletoe: - d
81 sOf orr holytide what canst thou know,
Thou pagan, thou rs. -=z.
/ a OF the leafless bought s.Is
4 Ny leaves are green. my scarlet berries
II shine #s&$ ssSs&s. s2s z
| AZ thought Of things divine
To the holly spake the mistletoe:
ssThis Of our holy tide do know
Many o stremulous VOW 7s
III Thrills my leadess bough, 2Sss5
And human love, : deem. may give som
3 sign S$$
Of share s. things divine 2
l,1lt111 n
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1896-08-01

land divided her vote between Sewan
and Watson. It looked as if Watson
might be nominated on the first ballot
until North Carolina cast her 95 votes
for Skinner, Tennessee for Mimms and
Texas for Burkitt. This split up the
large delegations. Before the roll call
was concluded, however, Texas '.
Changed Her Vote to Watson
and there were other changes in favor
of the Georgian. Colonel Burkitt Of
Mississippi went to the stand and with
drew his name. Then Mimms with
drew in Watson's favor. The Georgian
already had votes enough to nominate
but the vote of Tennessee was finally
transferred to his column. Some one
made motion to make the nomination
unanimous and it was carried with q
whoop. Immediately the middle Of the
road men grasped their banners and
started demonstration, but suddenly,
without warning, the lights went out
and the convention was left in total
darkness. A few minutes later the
lights were again turned on, and after
quiet was restored Congressman How
ard of Alabama moved an adjournment
until morning, s3
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1896-08-01
NOMINATION OF BRYAN.

Last Session of the Populist Convention
Particularly Lively.
ST. LOUIS, July 27.-The last session
of the Populist convention, which lasted
from 80 in the morning until almost
5 in the afternoon, was marked by
scenes of turbulence and noisy excite.
ment which at times bordered ON actual
riot, and which almost precipitated per-
sonal encounters.
The Bryan Populist managers started
at the outset to disregard Mr.. Bryan's
telegram; to nominate him and
straighten out the tangle afterwards.
They started ont to rush his nomination
through before any other candidate
could be put in the field, but the inter-
ference was too much for them and
their line was broken. r.
General Weaver Of Iowa, the Populist
candidate in 1899, placed Bryan in NOM
ination, and General Field of Virginia,
who was his running mate, after a brief
speech, moved to make the nomination
unanimous. Chairman Allen held the
the motion in order, and that until that
motion was decided the call of states
for nominations, which was the order
of the convention, could not proceed.
This ruling almost
Precipitated q Riot,
and there would probably have been
serious trouble had not the Bryan lead.
ers wisely concluded to abandon this,
so regarded, highhanded programme.
But in doing SO they opened the food
gates, and for six hours the convention
was deluged with oratory. Almost
every state and territory had its inning
on the platform. Most of the speakers
seconded Bryan's nomination. About
30 seconding speeches were made, and
some of them were both eloquent and
brilliant. The middle.of- -the-road con-
tingent insisted on knowing, at every
opportunity, whether, in view of his
telegram, Bryan would stand ON the
platform and accept the nomination.
But all of these questions We're neatly
parried. The Texas delegation then
sent a message to Bryan, at Lincoln,
putting the direct question to him. To
this no answer was received, but the
Democratic candidate had been in
Constant Telegraphic Communication
with Senator Jones, chairman of the
Democratic committee, and word came
to the convention hall that Jones had a
message which he wanted the conven-
ton to hear.
AS the call was proceeding Governor
Stone of Missouri appeared on the plat
form with the Bryan message, bnt SEN
ator Allen would not permit him to read
it to the convention, and Stone retired
very much disconnected. The Populist
leaders had decided to go ahead with
Bryan's nomination, irrespective Of the
wishes of the Democratic managers.
When the roll was completed it was
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1896-08-01
BRYAN AND WATSON
GEORGIAN SELECTED FOR VICE PRES
lDENT BY THE POPUtISTS.

Nomination Made Unanimous Before the
First Ballot Was Complete-Five Other
Candidates in the Field, Including Mr.
sewan Of Maine-Bryan First Choice
! For President.
ST. LOUIS July 24.-The net result of
the first two days work Of the Populist
convention was permanent organiza-
tion, Of which Senator Allen was chair
man, and in the election of whom the
Bryan men showed their superior
strength. On the first day the speeches
Of Ignatius Donnelly and Temporary
Chairman Butler were features, and
about the only features, if campaign
songs and music by the band are ex-
cepted.
On tho second day the fight was on
permanent chairman, the Bryan men
having put up Senator Allen of Nebras-
Ia while the middle of the road faction
were favorable to Senator James K.
Champion of Maine. The final vote
showed a majority Of 1914 for Allen, and
brought the opposition to realizing
sense of its weakness.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1896-08-01
Thursday, July 23.

Twelve thousand New York coat tail
ors are on strike to enforce higher
prices from the wholesalers.
The Butte Inter- Mountain, owned by
Senator Lee Mantle, will support
Bryan and Sewall, because of Republi-
can opposition to silver.
Ex-senator Ransom, minister to Mex
leo, has left Salisbury, N. c., for Mex
leo City, to resume his official duties.
His health is much improved.
Lawrence Murphy, featherweight
boxer of Saginaw, Mich, boarded
moving freight train at Toledo. He
was struck by bridge, knocked under
the wheels and his head severed from
his body.
The National Federation of Afro
League Of Colored Women will here
after be known as the National Asso-
citation of Colored Women, the two bod.
les having consolidated.
Friday, July "a.
Cardinal Gibbons celebrated his 62nd
birthday Thursday.
The treasury gold reserve is placed
above the $lOO,OO0,OO0 by New York
bankers.
Cardinal Taschereau Of Quebec has
suffered a relapse and his condition is
serious.
Fire at Savannah, Ca, destroyed
over 100000 worth Of property on the
river front.
The Ancient and Honorable ARTILLERY
Company of Boston sailed for home
from England ON the steamer Servia.
Another Japanese steamship line is to
be established. Their port on the Pa
cific coast has not yet been decided upon
but will probably be Portland Or Seattle.
The manager Of the Butte mon. traces
announces that women in bloomers or
knickerbockers must pay 81 each ad.
mission. Women dressed like women
will continue to be admitted free.
Saturday, July 25.
R. e. Lewis of Henry county has
been nominated for governor by Mis-
souri, Republicans.
The Cripple Greek stage was held up
near Grassy by three masked men who
obtained IL gold watches and $500 in
cash.
A. g. Clifford, cashier OF the Ameri-
can Bank Of Commerce, New York city,
committed suicide Friday: No cause is
known.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1896-08-01

against the Bath shipbuilder and
banker. They had carried the day in
the committee on resolutions in franz
ing comparatively moderate platform,
which they afterwards got through the
convention with ease. Their strategy
was skilfully displayed at other points,
but the intense undercurrent Of feeling
against Sewall was fatal to them.
Moreover, for the first time, the middle
Of the road element displayed general
ship worthy Of the name. Recognizing
the fact that all hope Of defeating
Bryan's nomination was lost, they
Concentrated All Their Efforts
against Sewall. They did more. They
devised cunning scheme (which the
convention was forced to nominate the
vice president before the president. tt
was an unprecede thing, but it
served to mass the votes in favor Of q
populist candidate for vice president
and uncover them in advance in the
fear that II Bryan were first nominated
tho enthpsiasm might break down the
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1896-08-01
Corn Fields Stripped.

YANIToN, S. D., July 29.-The de.
struction of crops, live stock and farm
property in this county by hail Sunday
night is now estimated to amount to
100000. The devastated district covers
an area of so square miles, extending
from the village of Lesterville to the
town of Violin, lying four miles north of
Yankton. The hailstones measured
from two to four inches in diameter
and fell with such force as to kill young
cattle. pigs and chickens by the hun
dreds. Cornfelds were entirely stripped.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1896-08-01
80 AEsE TEE LEADERS. :

The Northern Pacific property was
sold at West Superior, President Winter
bidding it in for something over $18,.
100000.
The 16-months old daughter Of A. L.
Fish of Tyndall, S. D., died from the
accidental drinking of fly poison left
within her reach. Another fatality of
similar nature occurred at the home
of Claude Hoffman, in Lincoln county.
A daughter less than years old helped
herself to some kerosene oil out Of q
bottle.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1896-08-01
VICE PRESIDENT FIRST.

Ropulist Convention Reverses All Copven-
ti0p Rules.
81. LOUIS. July M.-The opposition to
Sewall in the Populist convention prac-
tically swamped the Bryan forces at the
day session of the convention by MAX
Ing it impossible to prevent a division
Of the Chicago ticket. The leaders were
powerless to check the strong feeling
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1896-08-01
OPENING THE CAMPAIGN.

First Gun Will Be Fired by McKinley q
Columbus Aug. ~.
CHICAGO, July 49, Charles A. Kurts.
national committeeman from Ohio. =
authority for the statement that tho
Republican national campaign win 10
officially opened at Columbus, O., on
Aug. II. On that date great ratiAcs-
ton meeting will be held, aud It IL e..
pected that Major Mckinley win be
present to make the first speech of -
80 -, .-si.... aAa 81 - -
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1896-08-01

found that Bryan had 1,042 out of the
l, 400 votes in the convention. Frank s.
Norton of Chicago was the only other
candidate. Ignatius Donnelly Of Min
nesota and General Coxey, Of industrial
army fame, were nominated, but their
names withdrawn. Norton received
321 votes, Eugene V. Debs 10 and Don.
nelly1.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1896-08-01

will be an Independent candidate for
reelection. She was elected by Repub-
hcans two years ago, but was turned
down for denomination at the recent
Republican state convention at Grand
Forks, for j. G. Halland of Traill
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1896-08-01
MISS BATES IN THE FIELD.

She Will Run as an Independent Candi-
- date This Year.
!. FARGO, N. D., July 2s.-Miss Emma
F. Bates, superintendent of public id
struction of North Dakota, came in
from Grand Forks, and announces she
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1896-08-01
Monday, July go.

Cholera is decreasing in Egypt.
A railway collision occurred at Delhi
by which 80 persons were killed and
injured.
Twelve persons were injured, two Of
whom may die, in railroad wreck near
Murphysboro, Ill.
The Parkhurst and Wilkinson iron
and steel firm in Chicago, has made an
assignment. Slow collections. Liabil.
tiles about $3,OOO,OOO. 81
Pat Christie, in Jail at Neillsville,
Wis, for the murder of Christ Milert
on July 4, committed suicide by hang.
ing.
The Peoria Western association team
has disbanded and Manager Dugdale
says the entire league has decided ON
disbandment.
The drought in some of the provinces
of Russia and excessive rains in others
have destroyed all hopes Of a good har.
average.
Tuesday, July 2S.
Republicans and Democrats at Lang.
ford, S. D., will combine against the
Populists.
Gaudaur, the oarsman, has deposited
ESQ in London for a match ON tho
Thames with Stanbury.
At Alton, Kan, John Selvage, .
young farmer, shot and killed the 10.
year-old daughter Of David Hoffman
and then killed himself.
Oscar Gilchrist Of Youngstown. O..
lost one of his eyes by being hit BY q
foul ball during ball game he had
been watching.
Enos N. Barge, aged II, and Barbara
Herschey, slightly younger, while rid
ing in buggy, were struck and in.
stantly killed by train near Lancas.
ter, Pa.
Pat Christie, who was confined in the
county Jail for the murder Of Christ
Melert, which occurred at Christie's
home, July 4, suicided in his cell at
Neillsville, Wis. H
The Santa Fe road has announced
that it will make scent fat rate on
grain shipments from Kansas City TO
Chicago. This rate is the lowest yet
made on grain from the West to Chi
cago.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1896-08-01
FATAL CLOUDBURST.

Wall of Water Sweeps Down q Colorado
Canyon, Causing Big Loss of Life.
LEADvLLE, July Pa special to
fhe Hernld- Democrat from Morrison,
Colo, says: A cloudburst in Bear
Greek canyon, just above here, brought
down solid wall of water 10 feet high,
which not only did great damage to
property, but caused the loss of 15 to 20
lives. The known dead are: Mrs.
Miller and three children; party Of
campers, about 10 in number, who were
living in small house just below town.
Viola Foster, little Denver girl who
was with this party, was saved by peo-
pie who heard her cries. This much
has been learned on this side Of the
creek, but as all bridges are gone and
the water is still high and swift, moth
ing can be learned from the other side.
Searching parties are out on both sides
of the stream looking for bodies Of dead
and injured. It is feared there has
been more loss of life, as there were
scores of people camping along both
sides of the creek, both above and be-
low town. Wires are down in allXi-
rectiOns, y.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1896-08-01
Pettigrew Steps Out

PettfgreW Steps Out.
WASHINGTON, July 28.-Senator Pet
tigrew of South Dakota, who followed
Senator Teller in his bolt from the Re-
publican national convention at st..
Louis, has resigned as member Of the
Republican congressional committee.
The vacancy has not yet been filed.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1896-08-01
EUMMARY OF THE WEEKS NEWS
Wednesday, July 22.


The navy department has turned over
to the Georgia state militia the monitor
Passaic, now at Boston.
At Terre Haute, Ind, MAYORS Opera
House, built at cost of $500, 200 about
80 years ago, was completely destroyed
by fire and with it almost the entire
block. The loss will reach 100000.
Charles H. Warren, general manager
Of the Great Northern railroad, has been
given a leave of absence for an indef-
mite period. He will spend some time
in European travel.
The storthing, the representative body
of Norway, has rejected the bill for the
retention of the temporary increase of
the duties on petroleum and sugar and
for an imposition of duty Oh meat.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-04-09

Cal, 10 the talk Of the cycling world.
His successful cut Of the mile paced
flying start mark to 80 Us places the
time for a mile made on circular
course comfortably close to the record
first established for a mile straightway
two seasons ago by John S. Johnson on
the Tonawanda boulevard.
Two other records made by the Den
yer boy were for two-thirds Of mile
and one-third mile, unpaced. The first
was held by p. j, Berlo at 1907. He
rode in 0:5S 35.
Before Oct. IL Of last year Hamilton IS
name was not recorded in the annals
of record breaking attempts. Then ii
was that he caused the tremendous
split Of seven seconds in Sanger's mile
unpaced record, establishing 1t al
200 2-5. Because he was paced to the
tape by a tandem his claim for the
record was disalowed. The mark was
given to Sanger, who had tied Hamil'
tons time without the assistance in
starting
Hamilton is expected to show ur
strong on the national circuit during
the coming season.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-04-09

wear abbreviated blue satin dresses,
with stockings to match. Two swells,
dressed in elaborate plaid suits, enter
and profrer their aid to escort the young
ladies' to their homes. The overtures
are rejected and the swells 20 away
disgustedly, while the girls continue
their dance.
A few minutes later the giant heads
appear from each side Of the stage.
One Of them, by a wide stretch OF
Imagination could be considered a carl
cature of Senator Hill. The other Is
pronounced blond, with an English type
of countenance. The heads bob around
the stage in time to the music and final
" ascend to a platform, where they
show by facial gestures that they are
hungry.
The girls, who have recovered from
their temporary fright, place napkins
and plates before the bodyless giants
and proceed to feed them with property
fishes and loaves of bread. The heads
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-04-09
MRS. ARoNsoNIN GRAND OPERA

American Woman to Make Her Debut
in Milan This Month.
Mrs. Rudolph Aronson, whose pro-
fessional name is Alma Almira Dalma
and who for the past three years has
been studying with Nine. Laborde in
Paris, has embarked on an operate
career in Europe. For the present she
will appear in role in a new opera,
Andre Chenier," by Gordiano, at the
Scala in Milan.
Mrs. Aronson was a well-known
figure at the Casino during the height
Of her husbands managerial success at
that house. She is beautiful woman,
a pronounced blond, and of attractive
figure. She was educated largely
abroad and besides displaying vocal
ability she has also dabbled in model
ing in clay as we'll as authorship.
She had some stage experience some
years ago and her ambition has always
been directed toward the operate
stage.
Nearly three years ago Mrs. Aronson
went abroad to study music, and the
result Of her efforts is the important
engagement she has secured for her
debut.-New York World.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-04-09

Everything in the world depends
upon habit, my, boy" said the old
gentleman in his oracular way. "Wo
are all creatures of habit"
II know II" responded the boy.
Habits make us what we are" con-
tinued the old man. "Eor instance, /
got up early in the morning and
walked to my work for so many years
that l do it still, although 1 am now
able to sleep late and ride"
Same principle with me-" returned
the boy.
with you" exclaimed the old gen.
tleman. Why, you lazy, good-for-
nothing"
Habit, merely habit" interrupted
the boy. 1t bears out all that you
say. I've slept late and ridden in
your carriage so long that can't give
1t up, and, with your knowledge of
the hold that habit gets upon a fell
low, you ought not to kick" Chicago
Times-Herald.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-04-09
BICYCLE GEARING.
A Pointer for Whcelmen to Keep ro'te"
On.

A Pointer for Wheelmen TO Keep io''0"
On.
The high wheel bicycle Ordinary
was rated by the diameter of the driV-
ing wheel in inches. If the driving
wheel was Sc inches in diameter 1t wa9
called a S.. II As inches in diameter
It was called As. And as the crahNS
were attached to the driving Wheel one
revolution of the cranks gave one reYo-
luton of the driving wheel. ANA d
5G-inch wheel rolled in one revolution
14.G6 feet. The 4S-lnch wheel rolleu
1856 feet in one revolution.
When the safety bicycle was MADE
the same rating was given to It, II one
revolution of the cranks made the wheeI
roll over 14.GG feet of surface 1t was
called a Sc gear, and II 1t rolled over
1C.44 feet of surface with one reVolu-
ton of the cranks, it was called %
gear, as 6S-inch diameter wheel would
have rolled over the same surface III
enc revolution.
The following table, compiled by
Charles Schwalbach, gives the distance
a safety bicycle will roll in feet with
each revolution Of the cranks: