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Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1896-07-15
No Rxtio Trick WIN Win.

The trick of saying that the 16 to
ratio is not material, which appeared as
an afterthought shortly before AItgeld
made his Chicago speech, will not go.
The 16 to formula is in all the silver
platforms, with one or two very recent
exceptions, and now it will not down
at the bidding Of any silverite conjurer.
The plan of leaving the question Of
ratio to congress will not deceive any
honest money man nor will it satisfy
any silverite who Isl in dead earnest. To
drop the Is to formula would offend
the silverite rank and file and send
them over in a body to the separate sill
yer party or the Popuhsts, while it
would not satisfy any sound money
man. A platform demanding free coin
age at 80 to 1 or any other ratio would
not satisfy any honest money man.
The Chicago convention must say
either Is to or gold standard. There
is no middle ground, for neither free
silverites nor sound money men can by
any possibility be induced to stand on
such uncertain ground.
This money question has been vexing
the business public, holding all indus
tries in terror and suppressing all enter
prise altogether too long. 1t is high time
to have it settled and settled with such
a profound thud that no demagogue
will think Of bringing it out again with
intent to befuddle aud befool the people
for whole half century to come 1t is.
time for this generation to have done
with this distracting lunacy and settle
down to solid business Chicago Chron-
ielA
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1896-07-15

The Popuists were thinking very
seriously of endorsing Bryan, but
since his views have appeared in
print, and are not anything like what
he claimed on the Chicago platform,
they are not so serious. Here is how
he stands on the financial question:
Il am not a believer in either free
silver or gold, but am an out-and-out
lbimetallist. 1t is clearly apparent to
me that financial stringency doth not
hinge on the amount of money in cir
culation, but rather on the influences
that control circulation. The very
best times we ever had occurred when
there was very low rate of money
per capita in circulation"
He appears to be man who says
one thing, means another and per-
forms another; in fact he is anything
in order to catch votes. But the peo-
pie are not to be fooled, especially by
two unknowns.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1896-07-15
Republican Legislative CoaNention.

Republican Legislative ConNention.
A district convention of the Repub-
leans of the Forty-ninth Legislative
district, comprising the counties of
Big Stone, Grant, Stevens and Trav-
erse, will be held at GraceEille, Mimi,
August 20, 1896, for the purpose of
placing in nomination two, represen-
tative, and the transaction of such
other business as may properly come
before it. The basis OF representation
will be two delegatesat large for each
county and also one delegate for each
one hundred votes or major fraction
thereof as cast for F, M. Eddy for con
gress in 1894, emitting the respective
counties to the following representa-
ton:
Big Stone 10, Grant 10, Stevens 10,
Traverse 8.
Dated at Morris, MINI, July 18th,
1896. E. G. BAIRD,
Chm Rep. Dist. Com,
Attest: WI. Munro, Sec'y.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1896-07-15

A puzzler for free silverites: Why
is it that the factories of England,
Germany, France and other gold
countries are running full force night
and day, and our factories are idle?
Why is it that times are better in
those countries now than they have
been for twenty years? They have
not adopted free silver recently, SO it
cannot be that. But some of them
have adopted the single gold stand
ard recently, and some have had the
single standard for many years, and
still they all are prospecting under
good.times.-
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1896-07-15

ical worker have never been found.
He is a man who is acquainted with
every influential man in the state, as
we'll as with every editor, and who
has handled the reins of the Repub-
lican party with such skill as TO bring
it out victorious every time. Neverthe-
less he is still one of the committee,
and in position to do great deal
of good and render much assistance
to Mr.. Warner in case of emergency.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1896-07-15

The Republican State Central com
mittee was made up last Thursday
in Gov. Clough's private office after a
conference between Ellsworth Ben
ham, chairman of the Republican
state convention, and the state Off
Gals, and Eli S. Warner was selected
as chairman. The appointment
which will interest the people of Stew
ems county the most and meet with
their approval was the representative
of the Sixteenth judicial district,
which has been held by Mr.. Canes
torp of Grant county for the past six
years. This appointment was secured
by j. R. Holton of Hancock. A bet
ter selection could not have been
made, Mr.. Holton is one of the lead
ing Republicans of Stevens county, a
staunch supporter of Republican
principles and conscientious worker
for the party. He is an honest.
straightforward and upright business
man who never finches from doing
his duty to his country and fellow
men. The action of those officials
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1896-07-15

The suggestions of the TRIBUNE
last week have already borne fruit.
A chain gang has been formed and
the tramp element is at work on our
streets. A mighty good thing, and
our mayor is to be commended on his
determined efforts to rid the town of
dangerous and abominable nui
sance.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1896-07-15

Tams Bixby, who has SO success
fully manipulated the political ma
chinery of the Republican State Cen
trail committee as it's chairman for a
number of years, is succeeded by b.
S. Warner, of St. Paul, this year
Mr.. Warner is a shrewd, smart and
enthusiastic political worker, but
whether he will Eli the Office as ably
and successfully as his predecessor
remains to be seen. The equals Of
Mr.. Bixby as chairman and polit-
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1896-07-15

The committee of 100 and the silk
stocking Minneapolis Journal could
not buck the CIough tiger in his
stronghold, so will not fly the Repub-
lican nominee to the breeze. 1t real
ly looks as if Minneapolis common
people run the Willmar Argus.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1896-07-15

A mother made the remark the
other day that eff she had dozen
daughters she would not allow any
of them to work in an Office or to take
mans position, for that was the cause
of half the tramps to-day" And the
more one thinks OF it the more they
are compelled to acknowledge that
there is more truth than logic in her
statement.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1896-07-15

You may talk about your Kilkenny
cat fights, your monkey and parrot
times, etc., but they have all been
relegated to the rear by the Demo
cratic boomerang" at Chicago last
week. They done more fighting,
made more noise and will have the
least effect of any convention ever
held in the history of the United
States.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1896-07-15

YIN. j. Bryan, the silver tongue of
Nebraska, and Arthur Sewall, the
millionaire ship owner of Bath, Me-,
we're nominated for president and
vice president by the free silver Dem
ocrats at Chicago last week. There
is one sure thing about these two;
they will never be elected on their
popularity, as they were practically
unknown before the convention.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1896-07-15
After the Honexmoon.

Maud-Heigho! It's strange how
marriage changes man! Will used
to say when we were lovers that my
cheeks We're the color of rose.
Mabel-And now?
Maud-Now he says, "Your face
is red as a beet. Detroit Free
Press.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1896-07-15
Strayed or Stolen.

A dark bay or brown gelding, s
years old, black points, l5a hands
high, 100 lbs weight, rangy built
and somewhat knee sprung. Left
last Wednesday evening. Finder re-
warded. GEO. E. DARLING,
Morris, MINI.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1896-07-15

Our old tried and true friend, Joel
P. Heatwole, of Northfeld, has re-
ceived denomination for congress
man of the Third district, and what's
more, he will be elected, too.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1896-07-15

J. r. Kruger carries a complete
line of paints, oils, varnishes and
brushes, and at very reasonable
prices.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1896-07-15
The Good Natured Mans Fault.

de only trouble bout or man s
being good natured all de time, said
Uncle Eben, lis dat he's li'ble ter
git sorter easy and satisfied wifi him
self, same ez he is wifi ev body else. :"
Washington Star.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1896-07-15

Mavroyeni Bey, the Turkish m1nls.
ter, who, it is stated, had been recalled
because of the sympathy of the govern
ment with the Armenians, officially
denies the report.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1896-07-15
HIT. STEVENS PUBLISHER.
Pryde. the cold blooded murderer,
of Brainerd, will hang July %.

The Democratic platform was
made for the purpose of roping in
Suckers" and not with the intention
of being carried out.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1896-07-15

A complete stock of refrigerators,
ice cream freezers, water coolers and
water filters kept constantly on hand
at E. j, Jones'.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1896-07-15

The Chicago people are now pull
ing themselves together and asking
each other if it was a Spanish bull
fight or a st. Louis cyclone that
struck them last week
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1896-07-15

A gospel temperance meeting will
be held Sunday, July 10, at the NJ.
E. church. Program will be an
nounced later.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1896-07-15

Go to S. Stewart for your fence
posts and fence wire. Ghdden paint
ed only 24 cents per pound; a good 4
point painted wire $2I5 hundred
pounds.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1896-07-15

In order to take comfort a ham
mock is indispensable. Kruger can
save you money on hammocks.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1896-07-15

Rocky Mountain Tea gives new life
hope and ambition. Natures own
remedy. For sale by Hulburd & Co.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1896-07-15

If you need any wall paper, go to
j. R. Kruger. He will save you
money.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1896-07-15

Paints, oils and varnishes, always
fresh and new and a complete stock
at E. j. Jones'.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1896-07-15
win Never vote For Cheap MONEY.

The attempt to- convince the masses
of the people that a deprecated currency
would shower blessings upon them can
never succeed. Atlanta Journal dem. y
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1896-07-15

Plymouth Manila and Sisal Bind
ing Twines for sale at Stewards.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1896-07-15

Farmers should bear in mind that
E. J. Jones is the place to buy their
machine oil.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1896-07-15

The smoothest and strongest Bind
ing Irvine now on the market is the
Plymouth goods. For sale at Stew
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1896-07-15

st. Paul Paint and Color Co.
ready-mixed paint at j. r. Kruegers.
Absolutely guaranteed.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1896-07-15

money.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1896-07-15

arts.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-04-30
Lewis t. IIoNeN.

On the morning OF April I'D. Nh
Lewis Edward HoyeY fl lis e7th year,
entered into rest MI Hoycy Was
formerly from pox'ef }le. where he
was well known and highly respected.
In the year "a, he enlisted IN the eth.
unassigned infantry, and served until
the end of the war.
Mr.. lIoycy leaves three children. one
daughter who resides in Dexter, Me g,
the other two residing in this place, Nh
Fred lloyey aud Mrs Nellie Nosmus
| During these many years of Mr.. lIoyey' )
intirmity, his daughter. Mrs. Nosmus,
has patiently and lovingly cared for him
! Mr., Hoyey was a man of "A very genial
and happy disposition, and a devoted
christian. His christian character was
beautifully eXempltied during the later
days of his life, for though blind and a
great sufferer, he was ever cheerful and
happy. The funeral services took place
at his late residence, = o'clock, Sunday
afternoon, and were conducted by Rev.
l.. II. Copeland.
The interment was in South cemetery
and was in charge of Russell Post G. A .
X. of which he was worthy member
The brief burial service of the order,
wassheld at his grave. He joined the
post in!May 1854, but owing to illness
was unable to attend its meetings for
several years past. He was, however,
beloved by his comrades for his cheerful
resignation to his great a1liction, blind
ness, which resulted from disease con
tracted while in the service of his
country, and they all joined in saying:
Here lies the body of true-hearted,
brave, and earnest defender of the
Republic"
The Somerset reporter., 1896-04-30
Dnre "a a ReRRnr.

Gustave Dore could show invention
not only in his wonderful illustrations,
but also i'll matters of everyday life.
One day friend at Verona was tax
ing a Photographic view of pietur-
esque old street, and Dore tried to as
Eist by keeping off the crowd of idle
lockers on. II was difficult task and
the more he gesticulated and threatened
the greater became the throng, Sudden
ly Dore had splendid idea
wait minute, he called out To his
friend, and III disperse them.
He then took off his coat, threw il on
the ground, and. assuming a pitiful cx-
preston, he went round, cap in hand,
to beg for few Sold As he advanced
the crowd drew back and melted away,
and his friend quickly obtained thencg-
ative. -Philadelphia Press.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-04-30
The odd Fellows Worship.

The seventy seyenth anniversary of odd
Fellowship in America, was observed
by the several bodies of the order in
this town, attending church with the
Universalist society at 1890 A. NJ, sun
day last.
Canton Somerset, Carrabasset Lodge
and Priscilla Rebekah Lodge to the
number of 100 attended in bodies, oc-
cupying seats together in the center of
the audience room One hundred extra
seats were required to accommodate
the congregation in attendance.
Tasteful floral decorations adorned
pulpit and platform The music by the
choir was adapted to the occasion and
Rev. George I. Leighton, the pastor,
preached a highly interesting and in
structiye sermon from the standpoint of
an outsider from the text LET
brotherly love continue"
The Somerset reporter., 1896-04-30
jew Martin.

There was pleasant home wedding
at the residence of William Jewett on
Saturday evening last, April %. The
contracting parties were Willie r., son
of Mr.. Jewett, and Miss Lenora A. Mar
tin. The ceremony, in which the ring
was used was performed by Rev, c. V.
Hanson, in the presence of relatives only.
Three generations of the family were
represented at the wedding. cola
ton was served after the ceremony
The happy couple will reside in the
home in which they were married, and
have the congratulations of all their
friends upon their.marriage.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-04-30
Fast Day Sermon.

Union religious services were held in
the Methodist church, Thursday even
ing, attended by large audience.
The devotional exercises were partci-
pated in by Rev. b. C.. Wentworth Rev.
DIR. c. v Hanson, Rev. L. II. Copeland
and Rev. Geo. f. Leighton. A large
choir directed by II. F. Kimball sang
several selections and the congregation
joined in two familiar hymns.
The sermon of the occasion was by
Rev. II. w. Kimball, pastor of the Con-
gregational church, and it was thought
full, comprehensive aud able discourse
from Rev. 1911, 16.
Jesus Christ, he said, gave the world
a new conception of man. In Greece
and Rome the common man had been of
little consequence. Hebrew had at
! tempted to form commonwealth but
soon clamored for "A king. Other at
tempts had been made to form govern
ments giving rights To individual man
but they failed. Under Christ the
fatherhood of God and the brotherhood
of man was promulgated. Through
Christ, the kingship of the common
man is made known.
The teachings of Christ gave a divine
worth to every man. The brotherhood
of man is correlated with the fatherhood
of God, and without it would degen-
crate
Ideas rule the world Evolution can
account for much III history but ideas
much more. Civilization is stagnant
and dead without high ideas and noble
thought. Political history since Christ,
is a story of the supreme value of the
common man. Puritansm under
Cromwell and on this side of the Allan
tie ocean proves the kingship of the
common man. 0uI Nations history
centers around this principle and was
founded on it.
Two great perils of our country are
an aristocracy of wealth, and ignorant
immigrants. Wealth furnishes means
to purchase men and immigration fur
nshes the man to be purchased. The
way out of all difficulties that beset us
is through the gospel of Christ and the
brotherhood of man.
The true kingship is of love and SER
vice. Put Christs valuation upon our
neighbor. He gave his life for him.
1 HO lIliI VI 1illlSI 10 ltlI1 IL OlucIS
The kingship is to him who serves.
The speaker entered a warm plea for
the child. We have been cursed with
overdone heredity. There is something
in it. The privilege of good parentage
is great but it is wonderful what
right training will do for the
young. Environment is more than
heredity. Training will overcome
heredity to a great extent. TO train
a child is to enter into partnership with
God in the highest work possible Cul-
ture and learning are valueless unless
we use them to benefit others. The
only treasure we can lay up in heaven
is our good deeds.
In our republic where every man may
Vote, the common man is indeed king
1t is a sorrowful thing that the vote OF
such a king can be bought. The com
mon man should be independent with
his ballot. Crown the Lord Jesus Christ
and him only lord of lords aud king OF
kings.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-04-30
Arbor Day.

Governor Cleayes has designated Fri
day, May S. as "Arbor Day in Maine.
In his proclamation he says
at has been the custom of our people
for some years, to observe a special day
in the springtimo, in adorning the
homes, the school grounds, the parks
and highways Of the State, by the plant
ing of trees, shrubs and vines. A
general observance of this day will add
to the attractiveness of our landscape
already famed for its beauty and rem
der even more charming, the common
wealth of our affection
The better this advice is needed the
better will it be for the various towns
and cities of our State and for people
of all ages, occupations and positions,
now and in years to come.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-04-30
Family Pets and Women.

The funily Of the late General Nc
ClelLm were devoted to animals In
deed Miss Mcclellan carried her devo-
ton so far that She used to take her
white mice (Which We're named, by the
way, after tie kings Of the ancient
Egyptian dynastics) to the Italian OPP
era, as Mrs. Van Rensselaer, CruRer did
her celebrated turtle, Mile. Michette,
which, attired in its rosy colored sash,
used to be brought in on a tray by the
butler to show to casual callers. When
the McClellans' house down town was
burned some years ago, the family pets
included an elderly and infirm cat, Sam
uel j. Tilden by name. Mrs. Mcclellan
stood on the sidewalk watching the
destruction of hen household goods and
exclaimed i'll great anxiety, "Oh, where
is Samuel?' A kindly fireman overheard
her. DE not fear, madam, the children
will be all saved. "
1t is pleasant to record that Samuel
wcs rescued unipjured
The Somerset reporter., 1896-04-30

Chief Consul Hitchborn has struck
the right note when he urges the Maine
division, League of American Wheelmen
to hold their annual spring meet on
some other than Memorial day. This
day is set apart for the honoring of the
nations patriotic dead, and while the
participators in the wheelmen's meet
may have no thought of desecrating the
day, any game is in the nature of a
Dissertation. Where, too, can the rising
generation learn patriotism if any part
of Memorial day is giving over to biey-
Gle racing and bali games.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-04-30

Hon. W. w. Stetson, State superin-
tendent Of schools has completed
his first annual report by which
it appears that the number of
persons in Maine between ! and q
years of age in 1S95 was POS, 0l2, an in
crease of /, 43S over the number regis
tered for 1894. The average length of
schools in the state was 2G weeks , days,
an improvement over the year before,
but the whole number attending school
was some POO less, which is account
ed for by the raising of the school
age from / to ) years. There is a
marked decrease in the number of I'M
graded schools, 34S and an increase of
rs graded schools. A decrease of IS
school houses is caused by consolida-
ton of school districts. Mr.. Stetson
thinks that despite the frictions caused
by certain features of the law we are
getting better schools at less cost under
it. There were 247 free high schools
maintained an increase of ~ over the
year before, and the average attendance
was 12,S9l, an increase of ,2s5 over the
previous year.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-04-30
No Interruption.

A great talker had ensconced himself
in the study Of Laplace, the great
mathematician, who went on with his
work After a while the visitor remark
ed
You are busy, NJ. lie Marquis. Per
haps l disturb you?"
mot in the least, Pray 60 on; am
not listening '-Familienblatt.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-04-30

DR.. John wilkins wrote a work in
the reign of Charles II to show tn pos
sibility of making a voyage to the moon.
The Duchess of Newcastle. who was
likewise notorious for her vagrant spec
ulations, said to him, Doctor where
am to bait at in the upward journey:
My lady, " replied the doctor, of all
the people in the world | have never
expected that question from you, who
have built SO many castles III the air
that you might lie every night at one Ct
your own. "--Pittsburg Dispatch.