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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-12-19
A RAILROAD TO MECCA.
Religious PreJudices the CHER ObatacIes En-
couptered by the Project.

Religious PreJudices the Chier Obstacles En-
countered by the Project.
The poet Thomson. in his stanzas on Summer.
made allusion TO what WINS probably a condition,
not a theory. confronting the progressive Arab
ians when he said and Mecca saddens at the
long delay" Allusion was probably intended
to the delay OF tourists and travellers In reaching
Mecca. The present trade Of Mecca is carried on
mostly by camels, a majority of those arriving
coming in caravans. though the number OF visit
ing pilgrims who reach the Mohammedan holy
city by way of the Red Sea ports is on the in.
crease each year and requires the constant
service of a considerable number of small ships
ia and about the harbor of Jiddah. In all about
100000 pilgrims go to and from Mecca each
year. and there Is also considerable traffic be-
tween Yembo and Medina.
1t is proposed by a London syndicate to con.
struct q railroad between Yembo. Meiina, and
Mecca. A difficulty arises not from the natural
features OF the country. which are exceedingly
favorable for the construction Of a railway. but
from the peculiar rites of the Hail. or pilgrim.
age, which were instituted at a time when rail.
ways were meyer dreamed o.. 1t Ia, however.
s sfE%s;ss PF PROM @en shat to a MsT as;nsy, y aIst be con n;
130miles, thus leaving the rest OF the journey to
the shrine TO he made on foot. A considerable
from African and Asiatic railroads. and Tho
securities Of some OF these are quoted highly
III tno IOnuOn MARKET nut English Capltal
may well ialter at the construction Of n rail.
road the difficulties of which are not mechani.
cal or pecuniary. not geographical or fiscal, but
based on the necessity Of appeasing and sur.
mounting the peculiar religious, prejudices OF
mosqne at Mecca are. almost exclusively,
Mohammeians OF the strict and unbending
prophets tomb by Arabian express" or by
"Moeca vestibule train;,' Is highly repugnapt
ings OF the MohammedRn seers. The proposed
railroad to Mecca has one argument In its
I lanod w ' " TO- not geheraiiy some up toi
a probably 8. nitary measure. for Il is a fact
well known that some of tue most disastrous
md devastating plaques nnd pestilenres which
have overrun Europe and threatened America
have, had their origin in tho lack Of hyRicni.
conditions among the hordes of zcalous and
excited. pilgrims. going or. returning from the
city, OF Niece. The establishment OF a railroad
to that city would, II Is thought. be q long stoI
towards the establishment OF a quarantine.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-12-19
WALRUs
Used Tor Making wheels for P~oiishInE-Other
POllahinE Lenthera.

Walrus leather 10 used for making buffer
wheels. for polishing brass. steel. and silver.
1t tas a peculiar. coarse grain that holds tho
emery or polishing powder well. 1t takes about
five years to tan n walrus hide. some walrus
leather is made in this country, but tho bulk Of
1t is imported from England. Leather made
from the hide OF a cub walrus would he about
half an inch thick. The hide OF an old bull
might DO two inches thick. The value of the
leather depends upon its thickness. Half.inch
would sell for about so cents a pound; one-and
n-halfinch would to worth $l.4O a pound;
and walrqs leather, from ne.and; hys'eighths 70
one-nnd ;three.qusrter inches Thick smooth
and well trimmed, would be worth ~ a pound.
and a side OF such leather would cost about $500.
,WRlrus wheels are made in a varietr of
shapes, depending upon the work on which they
are used. They are made With a fiat face,
grOoved, cone-shaped, or of any shape that may
no desired, and by comenting layers OF leather
together wheels of any desired thickness are
made. Walrus leather is also used for valve
packings.
Bull neeks are used, also. for polishing pur,
poses. 'rhree'quarterinch bull necks sell al
about, 80 cents a pound. Leather made from
purposes. This is a smoother and softer leather
used for softer metals. Sea lion leather of ar
average thickness Q SITS about 90 cents q pound
Builtup wheels of any thickness are also mad
OF sea lion and Of bull neck leather.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-12-19
THIS is THE CHELA'S YOGI.
rxTsAorED mr. HfM ERoM An
"ExALTED" Y0UNG NAN.

protected By Hin Upsn the we'll In . Circle
of Light and Then sketched from Bife
by THO sun MANA 1noontrovsrtibie ne
t~nbIIshment or n Great vaet or Bxistenoe.
THE Sun has secured the picture Of q yogi.
As Mahatma Kitty Tingley or Adjunct Adept
Claude Falls Wright or Chief Of Gurus Russell
or any one Of the chelas would tell you off.hand,
yogis do not fit through our streets in their
natural guise. No ono, however. after looking
at the picture needs to be told that they arc not
n common sight. No one examining 1t care
fully with an eye to detail and general effect
will wonder why the faithful look so painfully
alarmed when Guru RUSSELL pauses in the middle
of a Friday midnight manifestation to announce.
Brothers. call on Khoot Hoomi, for there is Q
yogi in our midsti".
Nor is there any need to wonder why the
whole company falls to groaning and swaying
from side to side until q Chela rises from his
seat on the floor at the edge of the platform,
shades his eyes with one hand and sprinklcs a
pinch Of sanctihed sand, ecooped from the lap
OF tho Sphynx, across the threshold Of the room.
crying In mournful cadence:
Como, stray ye not back. Coming, pause.
And peace of brotherhood ward OF your kind!'
A yogi always resorts to the outward and
material substance, when 1t goes abroad doing
its sinful work. For instance. when q man sits
late over n dinner that pleascs him and drinks
many things, he begins to act strangely. He
sees things that are not and Is blind to things
that are. He speaks strangely and loses power
over the motions Of his limbs. Ordinary folk
say in their stupid way that he is drunk and
are satisfied with their ignorant self.suf1cioncy.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-12-19
Has n steam.Heated Barn.
From the Kansas cttv Journal.

The new barn recently completed for Col.
expensive buildings in north Missouri, and un.
douhtedly the finest barn in the state outside
best lumber that could be procured was used in
its construction. The roof required $4,000
lumber and nearly 10000 feet of weather.
boarding we're used, The inside is finished with
hard pine and Is oiled aud Vanished, the floor
ment. and the entire building 10 heated with
Vsniences.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-12-19
judgment for n Railroad Pass.
From theKansas CIV Journal.

A number OF years ago Clay Henry Of Butler
county decided some land to the Missouri Pacific
Railroad in consideration OF a pass for himself
and wife for life. Tho pass was honored for q
year or SO and then called in. Mr.. Henry sued
and secured a Judgment which gave the rail
road the option OF renewing the pass or paying
damages; Appeal was taken to the appellate
extent of sending the case hack to the District
Court for a new trial. At Eldorado this week
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-12-19
NEW FRENCH COINAGE.

Roty's Design for the silver Pieces to he Issued
in january.
The new coinage ordered by the French Gov
eminent some time ago, with the idea Of substi-
tuting something more artistic for the clumsy
head of the Republic now in use, will begin to
appear in January next, with the silver So
centime piece designed by the sculptor Roty.
The same design will be used for all silver coins.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-08-24
uoe CVaLS Sr,

er OF the Willma- ball team, was pre-
sent and attempted to score the game
IN regulation style but found his
scoresheet entirely too small aud gave
1t up in disgust. The error column
must needs have been about 20 yards
long,
Some Of the players had never seen
game Of baseball and had to be told
what to do. One county official was
kept running back and forth between
two bases seven times by the yelling
crowd, and then finally was called out
by the umpire.
Alderman Nelson was hit over the
eye by pitched ball and was slightly
dis6gured.
1t was a picnic to see the fielders turn
somersaults in their endeavors to stop
balls.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-08-24
To Whom 1t May Concern.

During the fall of 1896 I was af-
hicted with a scrofulous disease that
affected my eyes SO bad that at times
[ was perfectly blind and suffered
terrible pain in my eyes, I became run
down in general and could not do
days work. I spent about three
months in Minneapolis and St. Paul
with doctors and received very little
or no benefit after coming home again.
was advised to try Prof. Erkel, the
magnetic healer, which I at last did,
and the result is that to-day I am as
we'll as I ever was. The pain in my
eyes is all gone and the scrofu1ous
tumor on my neck is so much smaller
that it is not visible and the best of
all is I am able to work every day. I
cheerful1y recommend Prof. Erkel to
all afflicted with any disorder of the
blood.
CHAS. L. NEWMAN.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-08-24

The dates for the Minnesota State
Fair this year have been fixed from
September 6 to II, both inclusive. The
grounds and buildings at Hamline,
midway between st. Paul and Mime
apolis, are being put in first class
shape, and the way the entries are
coming indicate the most successful
fair in the history of the association.
The premiums are larger and attrac-
tions greater than ever before. The
railroads deliver stock and all exhi-
bits at the gates of the grounds and
return exhibits free. All the railroads
will make one fare for the round trip.
It will b. week OF rare profit and
amusement.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-08-24

The Willmar baseball team is hav-
ing lots. of fun with some of the other
teams up. west. They Won a game
from the Marshall boys some time ago
but lost the one they went after at
Marshall a few days ago The third
game with the Marshall team will be
played at Willmar as soon as thew
get their new ball park completed with
high-board fences, grand stands.
bleaches, etc. This game is to decide
who is best, or rather which town has
the best Judgment ia selecting players
from all over the state.
News Ledger.
You are slightly mistaken. The
Willmar team is an amateur strictly
all-hone nine, although it has run
against hired professionals in most
teams it has played against this sea-
SOD. Last Thursday when the boys
went to Morris On a few hours notice,
and two of the railroad boys could
not go, they had an offer of two pro-
fcssional baseball players then in
town, but declined saying they would
rather be defeated than hire players.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-08-24
Grading Near the High School.

AS will be seen from the minutes the
council was decided on the grading of
the school hill at last nights session.
The street committee after looking the
ground thoroughly over and taking
into consideration where the dirt
oughtto go SO as to save unnecessary
expense IN the future, brought in re-
solution covering the work. The plan
involves the changing Of the grade
somewhat on fifth street so as to run
the water south from Trott Ave. The
street committee have various good
reasons for this change. lst. To re-
lleve the sewer running to the lake
which is now in heavy rains entirely
inadequate to carry off the water. 2nd.
To make finished job of grade
around the school house property so
that the school board can put the
ground IN shape to stay for good.
3rd The water main has to be low
cred in any event and when at it grade
so that this job need only be done
once. Of course to finish the lob pro-
perly entails some expense that might
have been left over to next year, but
as the school board is anxious to have
the grading done it Was thought best
by majority of the council to 60 at
it at once and let the contract for the
whole job. The council already done
more street work than it intended in
the first place. But necessity has
compelled it to do what it has. AS the
sidewalk grades called for were put in
it left big holes in the street without
drainage, Or private property subject
to overflow. The rainy season COM
PEELED us to finish street work to Get
rid Of water. But then the work done
has beenbadly needed for years, and
comes none too soon. However had it
not been at the urgent request of the
school board no more street work
would have been done this year.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-08-24

An unknown man apparently about
thirty five years old was found dead
early'sunday morning in the Great
Northern yards. Judging from the
position the body was found, he had
probably started to cross the track
when he stumbled and fell, and NOV
ing train came along and severed the
head from the. body. The remains
were taken to the undertakers where
an inquest was held. nothing by which
to indentify the unfortunat could be
found and he Was buried Monday IN
|tae WilhEar cl,us
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-08-24

A game of ball will be played next
Thursday, Aug. 26, at the fairgrounds,
between the Hose Co. No. 2 and the
Hook & Ladder Co. No. Of the Will
mar Fire Dept. Mike Manning will
manage Hose Co. team and Ole Barn
stad the Hook & Ladder Co. team.
Peter Bo1de, chief, will umpire the
game.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-08-24

"The Comedy of Errors."
AS REPORTED BY v. E. L.

A couple Of sportively inclined
county officials concocted a scheme for
furnishing sport by the gross lot to
the inhabitants of Willmar last Thurs
day. 1t was nothing more or less than
to arrange a game Of ball between the
officials Of the county and village. In
choosing players those who were most
ignorant Of the game had the prefer
ence:-indeed anyone who was in prac-
tice was entirely barred out. AS soon
as the project assumed definite shape
the fun began. The task of choosing
persons who were alleged to be most
suitable for the most responsible posi-
tions from among those elected to play
was finally completed. From that
time until darkness prevented and
from early dawn until time for game
to be called, august aldermen and
county officials might have been seen in
secluded lanes and back alleys strug-
CLING to acquire control of the treach-
erous sphere. 1t is said the impromptu
pitcher for the village was around
hunting for an electric battery with
which to try and resustica ate his mus
cles on the morn of the day OF battle.
The game was to be called at $3.50
O'Clock Friday afternoon. Wesley
Burr, the well~known supply house
man, was chosen umpire, and he con-
sented on condition that his decisions
be allowed to stand, whether right or
wrong. Treasurer Handy and JUS
tice Roise were the battery for the vii
lage, and Supt. Covell twirled the ball
for the county. The attendance of vii
lage people who came out to have their
rlsibilities excited was large They
were not disappointed. It was easy
work for the county at the start. The
city mayor was the first man to bat.
There was large hole in his bat and
Covell threw the ball through it three
successive times. The city treasurer
bunted the ball aud got safely to first.
but the side was retired without a
score. At the end of the fourth in
ming the score stood Il to in favor Of
the county. The manager OF the vii
lage team saw defeat staring him in
the face. He placed Roise in the box
and Nassst to catch. But the alder
man from the first ward found it a bad
job to stop the balls, and tue village
supporters were in despair. Their only
salvation was to run in fresh man to
do the catching behind the bat, which
man they found in the person OF special
policeman Ole Lundquist. Young and
active he proved a good catcher and
with young Roise, likewise in excel
lent trim, in the box and Handy on
first base the tide of battle turned.
This move was contrary to a previous
agreement, but it preserved the inter-
est in the game, which otherwise would
have been altogether one-sided. The
''county" thus having conceded a vital
point in order that the spectators
would not leave disgusted, it comes of
ILL grace for the village team to bluster
over its victory.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-08-24
Auction Sale.

AS [ intend to leave for the old coun-
try soon, I will sell at public auction
to the highest bidder for cash, in front
OF Peter Andreen's paint shop on
third street in the village Of Willmar
on Saturday, Aug. ., 1897, beginning
at II O'Clock a. N. the following: One
4-year-old horse, household goods,
including one new sewing-machine,
cook stove, bureaus, bed steads, cur-
boards chairs, ETC., etc.
L. P. HANSEN.
J. G. MONSON. AuctiOneer.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-08-24

a. Prof. F. Nj. Erael. magnetisk
Healer fra Minneapolis, vii for en-
kort It'd vere at trafe paa "Marlow
House, her i Byen. Dette er den
magnetiske Mand, som har gjort saa
mango markelige Kure af kroniske
Sygdomme i Sgd Minnesota den
sidste It'd Han bruger like Medi-
ciner, han helbreder alligevel alslags
kroniske Sygdomme. som andre ekke
har v8ret istand til at kurere. ALE
Personer, som PLACES af PARALYSIS,
Glgt, Sygdomme Nave, Lever,
Nyrer, Aff0ringsorganerne, Hjernen
eller rygraden, helbredes sikkert og
hurtigt foruden Mediciner. L1geledes
knreres allie Slags Kvindesygdomme.
Skriv til ham for n4rmere Oplys-
ninger. Hans Adresse er nu Will.
mar, MINI. P. 0. Box 229
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-08-24

McGovern 4 Archer has purcha sed
the kerkhoven Banner and the first
Issue OF the paper under the new
management was a credit to the town.
The paper will be conducted inde-
pendently in political matters.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-08-24

From the Breckenridge Telegram.l
E. S. Waldron, of Minneapolis, is
the new yardmaster.
The switch engine was put on again
last night, and the train crews smile
VIM. Russell has resigned his posi-
tion as yardmaster and will take a
freight train between here and Will
mar.
Conductor Mcmillan has taken the
day run from st. Paul to Morris, and
will not be seen up this way very often
after this. He has many friends here
who will be sorry to learn that he has
deserted u.s.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-08-24
THE SCORE.
WV

VILLAGE
y Rrc Johnson. city mayor. right feld... 3
E. E. y. Aandy- treasurer q. and 1St b. !
=. K 4. Stalland. night marshall 2ud base.
NJ Sore nson. village marshal short ston
Axel RoIse. Justice catcher & pitcher. 5
u: F. karwahd. alderman CT. and Ole
Lundquist, special police catcher 1
A. q. Nasset. alderman. H. G. and rf :
F. Fl. Wold- alderman. 3rlt base, {
Swan Nelson. alderman. Teft field
Total .- 81
COUNTY
Lewis Johnson. auditor, End and d.. i
JorEen Olson. dep aud 1st and and h {
G. W. Odel1. sheriff. 3rd db.- 3
lanes sanderson- Reg Deeds ef..
warner NorIn- treasurer. left field
l. Nordstrom- dep. sheriff short ston i
e. F. Qva1e. district Judge right field :
f. 5. Coveu- SuDt of Schools, o. and oh
" E. Lawson, official printer, e-. i
Total ,.
Village e----.-...--0 I O. 6 IN q a-31
County---..- -.-4 4 6 I Il 9St
, Umpire. Wesley Burr Manager far VII
Iage- Henry Ramsetts for County, CharIev
ssS sSssSuupSets (shtr..11 r.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-08-24

Now that we have had a game of
ball between the court house gang and
fire hall ring, why not keep the good
work up? The TRIBUNE would sue-
gest game between the fats and leans.
and we might add there is plenty of
material for both sides.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-08-24

VIII you attend school this wear:
1t so, send in your name for cata-
logues of the Willmar Sem mary and
Business College. Special advanta-
ges offered. Address q. S. Hilleboe,
Principal, Willmar, MINI.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-08-24
House aud Lots For Sale.

Will sell at bargain two lots in
First Ward with house and barn
Part Cash and part On time
s8.ss OLE l. PAULSON,
Wi1tmAr.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-08-24

The ladies of the NJ. E. church will
give social at the home of Rev. Nav
nard, Wednesday, Aug. 25th. Ice
cream and cake and coffee and sand
Wlches will be served any time after 5
p. m All are cordially invited.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-08-24

Few things have displayed more
energy in the field of public movements
than Rocky Mountain Tea. For sale
by all druggists.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-08-24

Jadge Qvale holds a special term of
court at kerkhoven Sept. l, in order
to accommodate those who wish their
citizen papers.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-08-24

An Ice cream social was given at
the Salvation Army Hall Saturday
night. There was a large attend ance
and something owes s12 was realized.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-08-24

Mrs. Peterson Elkjer, Of St. Johns,
died at her late residence Friday and
was buried Sunday in the St. Johns
cemetery.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-08-24

Willmar goes to the National keeley
League we'll represented as to num-
bers, we doubt Of any other place in
the state will make a better showing.
Our fellow townsman A. F. Nordin is
second Vice President Of the National
League. and President of the State
League, which last named meets at
Minneapolis to-day. Father Boland,
of Litchield, and Rev. NJ Maynard,
of Willmar, are honorary members.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-08-24

The ''I's'' will meet at the home oI
Miss Sarah Nelson Monday evening,
Aug. 80.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-08-24

Minneapolis Cash Store is CLOSING
out odds and ends of summer goods
at half price. Come and see them.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-08-24

Ii thou eatest too much so that it
units thee for business Or pleasure,
use Rocky Mountain Tea. All drug.
g1sts.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-08-24

There will be splendid music on the
State Fair grounds all the week of the
great exhibit.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-08-24

Money to loan ou farm securities:
papers made ayable ION or before::'
rates are the lowest: loans closed up
quickly.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-08-24

The Salv alton Army held open air
services near kandiyohi Lake Sun
day morning.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-08-24

Minneapolis Cash Store sells ladies
and men 5 shoes at 20 per cent off.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-08-24

? II you have lands for sale it will
pay you to list them with Aslak O.
Nasset- He makes it his business to
find you buyer. II you wish to buy
land, he has a large list to select from
in kand1yohi. Chippewa, Swift and
Stearns counties Office in the Lewis
block.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-08-24
CONTENTS.

PAG /.
Railroad News. Baseball News.
Local News
PAGt. :.
General News Tie Strike. Iowa
Republicans. \meric:tn Bankers,
PAGES
Farm and Garden. WumHn :nL Home.
In tycletnm.
PAG ES IS.
Editnri;Ll Comment. VI, ce:arcuus
keading.
PAGE d.
\ Case in F. l'1ity. sunday School
MiScC llantU.l-.
PAGE1
Notes From the Stock holm Exposi-
tiOn and and News From Sweden.
Norway aud Denmark. State News.
PAGES.
Village Council Proceedings. Per-
sonals W G.. 7. I. Column. Ring
vile. Lake Lillian and Belgrade,
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LOCAL BREVTIES

Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Peter J. Berg.
Thursday, August 18th, boy.