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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-12-21

proof to the contrary, and because there
as good time as any for adding an advance
figure to the terminal one which marks the
number of years that have elapsed since the
Christ-birth at Bethlehem.
Because men have determined to mark it
is the dawn of new year, by the sheer force
CT association they have seen fit to connect
it with everything that is new. It is then
that business men balance their books and
take new start; it is then that humanity
takes on a spasm of penitence and decides
that it will put off this or that bad habit
and begin all over again. It is day of throw
ing away of pipes and tobacco, the eschewing
Of the wine that is red and the sealing of
the lips against lying speech and all man
ner of oaths. On the principle that it is bet
ter to try to do right and fail than not to
try at all, the New Year resolutions might be
pronounced an unqualified success. But if
one look for permanent results from this
almost universal practice his search will be
as empty as that of the cynical old philoso-
rher who went about with his lantern trying
to find an honest man.
One should expect much seriousness in a
day like this; for if it be the beginning of
u new year it proclaims the resurrection
less death of the old year. And it is very
solemn matter to think of the dead that
shall not live again, whether the corpses be
those of things or men. The good resolves
come of the memory of the fruitless, or
chaffy or bad grain harvest of the time
that shall not be again. The holy resolu-
tions, numberless as the sands upon the sea-
shore, are 80 many witnesses to the truth
that man, as a rule, would like very much
to be good, and his failure to reach his
ideals is due more to the infinite weakness
of the flesh than to any downright de-
pravity. g. =. r,,. ): sos Z. n
The old year has gone into the infinite,
shadowy past, out Of which troop the ghosts
OF things. The new year is ON with its un-
certainties, its promises, its hopes, its am
billions and it's vanities, none Of which may
possibly assume shape until after their real
ization. # it were not for hope the heart
would grow cold and die. So with the ex-
uberance that is born, Of the presence Of
the optimistic deity, man echoes the isenti-
ment Of the masses: "The old is dead: on
with the new y ss >e Is @ <ss >it=.}
81 Z WILLIAM ROssER CoBBE.
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5Wo NEW YEARS.
A Story Of War and Love.
4 4

OFINCE saw you last, Sam, an.
y s sss:s.: :s''"s: thing has hap:
"What, old man? Had an
other romance? Which planet is it, John,
that causes romance in the life of person
You must have been born under that. Your
life has been chock-full of that sort of thing,
to my certain knowledge"
They were two gray-haired old chums,
talking together. One of them not so very
gray, for the reason that he was quite bald
John was the bald one, and the fact gave
Sam inspiration for frequent jokes on John,
from which he derived perennial supply
Of fun. Sans chiefest joke was to send,
surreptitiously, to his rather sedate com
rade and lifelong friend now and then a
bottle of hair dressing, or large comb, OF
recipes for removing superQuous hair, or any
ether thing by which he could ring the
changes on this piece of annoyance.
Sam would work all sorts of schemes to
have the packages containing these articles
sent from different and distant places, and
John, in his serious way, would inform Sam
about them, and would piteously complain
to him of the annoyance they caused him
through the poorly suppressed merriment
that they occasioned among the several
members of his family, his jolly wife, a
grown son and three daughters, lass of Is,
and her two slightly older sisters.
Sam would mischievous]y condole with his
friend, and would bring the matter up in
the grand army post and masonic lodge to
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-12-21

Of people call on her, to whom she gave the
best Of dinners.
Dick had been absent II years. As the ia
vorite holiday came around, Miss Benson
conceived new idea. She had big card
printed and hung it outside her door on
the morning of the First. It read:
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-12-21
"WHAT ARE YOU CRYING ABoUT7"

you must not forget to buy the dish; you
know how forgetful you are"
Half an hour later, as he was going out,
she said: care you going to wear that shah
by old coat, Rodney?"
eyes; it's showing. You can give it to-
a tramp some of these days."
"All right, dear. And will you mail these
letters for me? One is to the dressmaker,
asking her the amount of her bill and say
ing that l want another Lew gown. The
other is to mamma; want her to run over
fol- few days and help me to select you
some neckties that will wear. The third
"All right. III take Them
After he was gone his wife sent the house
maid out to post two other notes; then She
sat smiling into space.
It was New Years day at last, and the
dinner table was all ready, the new cut glass
bowl rejecting Mrs. De Wits smiling face
Even the ook was in good humor, and it
seemed that marriage was a great success.
just as Mr.. De Witt was ready tc come
down his wife came into his room. "Oh,
Rodney" she said, may give your old
coat to tramp?''
Mr.. De Witt burst out laughing ten min
utes after his wife had taken the garment
! away. "Those letters to her mother and.
the dressmaker were in the pocket" he
said, to himself. "What joke!'
Half an hour later the Swellstyles and the
Hauttons had arrived, and Mr.. De Witt
began to grow little nervous about the
.nonappearance of the Smiths. 1T isn't like
them to be late," he said.
perhaps Mrs. Smith has new gown, and,
it took her long time to put it on, sug-
gcsted his wife,
how tod 1f n
Witt said: "Strange they haven't come.
You mailed my invitation, of course, Rod
pney?"
"W-when" asked her husband, turning
pale.
The evening we planned our dinner.
DEAR" whispered his wife. They were in the
buffers pantry at the time, and the fat was:
so modern that whisper was necessary lest
| the guests in the parlor hear.
"You remember that you were going out.
| and l asked you to mail my letters? One
was to ANNA, one to the dressmaker and
the third to the Smiths. Rodney, look at
me-did you mail those letters?"
What ar absurd question, dear! Per-
haps the Smiths were detained by street
car blockade. AT any rate. we might as
| True," said his wife, sweetly; "they can,
join US if they come in later"
And not until the dessert was on the table
did Mr.. De Witt notice that the table was
| only set for six.
That evening after the guests had left
Mrs. De Witt said: 81 must 20 over to see
Mrs. Smith tomorrow and find out WIN
they did not come to dinner to-day"
Mr.. De Witt made no reply. He was busv
writing line in his note book: = =,
.~ Resolved, Always to look at the addresses
on my wife's letters before forget to post
tnem! ELISA ARMSTRONG.
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Not a Difficult One.

Sorry Sawyer-Say, LEFTY, have yer made
any New Years resolutions?
Lethargic Laertes-Pve made one, an /
don't t'ink I'll have any trouble stickin'
IT, it.
Sorry Sawyer-Wot is it,?
Lethargic 'Laertes-I've resolved not to
shovel any snow this year.-Up to Date.
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FacetiOus.

I'm going toilet my office boy take day
eff right along from the first Of the year = 3
That seems strange. !. S.z>a .:
ss5s1 Of 10 the least. It's his business to tear
the. leaves from my calendar pad. IN. j.
Journal I &&54#s
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Van Chump, Sr.-My son, was greatly
shocked on passing your room this morn
ing to hear you using profane language, and
only the day after you promised me to
swear off.
Van Chump; Jr.-That must have been
what was doing when you heard me.-St.
Louis Globe Democrat.
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Good Intentions,

You may make and then break
Good resolves, II. you will: -.
But folks who won't make them
~ Are more foolish still, 4. >.
( Chicago Daily News.
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Just Married.

Are you making any New Years resolu-
tlons, Benedix?' RI c 1.ss sz 80
Don't have to; my wife says I'm simply
perfect. s." Chicago Record. Il. ( .*s= I. 4.
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Future Plans.

i. :. Are you going to turn over new leaf
January = 4. s45
81 IF there arc any more left Chicago
Record. b 5s.s:5.1 &
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Utter ,ObscuFity.

.He doesn't seem to amount to much in
the commuiity?' ~
mo. He's 30 unimportant that nobody
even sends him = calendar" Washington
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Needlesn..

Are you going make any New Year.
sresoutlons! inquired Willie Wishington's.
mo. It's not necessary"
You don't mean to imply that you have.
attained perfection ~ IS g. -, -. ::
Not at all. / intend to use my la.t
years resolutions all over again. Th.v,r~
just as good as w.""-Washinpto Star r
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The wrnne S>..n-

The north wind blew through The fore.t
q - drear : b ). s. 1890 -
And whistled to drown his erief:
For be could not greet that glad Me- .Ya.r
By turning brand new leaf .Sls7'.az
IN. Y. Truth. zE#s=
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-20
TRAIN ROBBER KILLED..
Express Messengers successfully De
fend Their Car in a Hold-Ip.

BARsTOW GALA. Nov. n-The trst
section OF the west bound sante Fe train
No. /. was stopped two miles west or
Dagget early this morning by men seated
on the tender OF the engine. Engineer
Bunnen was confronted by two 45-calibre
revolvers, and ordered 10 stop, but TINS
order was cOuntermanded and the tram
proceeded for about a mile and was then
brought 20 standstil at the command
Of the robbers. who evidently expected -
meet their pals at this point In this,
they were not disappointed, and the rob-
bers ordered Engineer Bunnell 20 carry
a twenty pound bag Of dynamite 20 the
express car. Messengers Hutchinson and
Blakley appeared at the door OF the eX-
press car armed with guns. The robbers
fired az Bakley who locating them by
the fash of their guns. returned the fire,
killing one rObber The other robbers
made their escape. \ posse is I'm pursuit
and it is said that at least one will be
captured shortly The dead man has not
been Identified. 10 Is thought that the
men were novices at train robbins. They
secured no booty.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-20
FIENDS IN HUMAN GUISE.
Three Tramps i'm Georgia Roast Three
Little Children TO Death.

JACKSONVILLE. FLA. Nov. 19.-A
special to the Times Union and Citizen
from River Junction. Fla, says:
This afternoon about o'clock three
unknown white men went to the house
Of Andra Shackelf0rd, a farmer living
above five miles above here in Decatur
county. Ga. and demanded food from
his wife. She was alone with her three
little children and offered bread saying It
was all she had. They demanded meat
with an oath. She became frightened
and fed TO the woods. The tramps
caught tho three little children and fet
fire TO the house. roasting the little ones
10 death Sheriff Patterson. of Balm
bridge Ca. has been wired TO come at
once with bloodhounds and strong hopes
are felt that the fionds Will be eppre-
hended."
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-20
MR.. PARR WILL
HARDLY CONTEST.
To Be Seated Would Place Him in
an Awkward Position.
HIS DEFEAT FORTUNATE FOR HIN
He Holds Important Mail Contracts
Which, Were He Seated, Would
Make Him Amcnable TO
the Law.

WASHINGTON. Nov. 19.-SpcciaL-The
Intentions of Hon. Edmund Parr with re-
ference TO contestlng the election Of
Hon. Claude a. Swanson as Congressman
from tho Fifth Virginia District arc not
known. but il is hardly probable that he
VIII make contest. Tor several reasons.
the principal one being that he would
aud himself in an awkward position 81
seated Really it seems Fortunate for
MIN that De was defeated else cOmp.ica-
tons might have resulted.
A GONERNMENr CONTRACTOR.
IL is "a we I-known fact that Alr. parr
holds extensive mail messenger contracts
in Washington, Brooklyn ana other cities.
That holding these is Inconsistent with
the Jaw of the nation is shown DO tie iol-
lowing extract from section Jl.3 of the
Revised Statutes:
THE STATUTE.
"No member of ~ delegates 10 Com
gross shall directly 1r indirectly. himself
az bv auy other feiaon in u-sl llr nl.n,
or for his use or benefit, or on MS ace
counr undertake. execute. hold. or ENJOY,
,n whole ar in part, any contract or
agreement made or entered into ODD behal
of tie United states. by any oihccr 'r
r.r-on authorized 20 make contract on
bobalf of the United states. Every per-
som who violates this section ah'i nr
deemed guilty of n misdemeanor and ahal
Doc fncl three thousand do lars. at
contracts or agreements made in viola
rou Of this section shall DE Noil
This law is IN keeping with the snirlt
OF that portion OF paragraph = secuoh ''
article I. of the constitution Wnieh says
..>-o rcreon holding amy office rnHef To
I.a u rTn
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-20
HAVANA TERRORlZED,
Hold-ups and Iiobberies are Of Almost
Daily Occurrence.

u,vANA nov l9.-rhe Battalion Of
,r,riripa Firamen, which formed part
~ IN. reserve oi the Spanish army and
Which served during the entire three 1I,s
,o,rt campaign. has been dissolved. Ine
.... t.ri~'5. with the engines and fire
eogirment will be- turned over to the
municipality ON Monday
The Havana Chamber OF Commerce mas
communicated with the Minister of state
~ Madrid for authority 10 establish "a
C.,.rnber Of Commerce. the Spanish
c5gmber 20 be presided over by the
Spanish Consul ,,,
The police reports show an alarming ln-
crease of crime ia this city and the news
nsnors report o 90 ho'd-ups IN broad
lav-rrht daily. Organized gangs ~
tbres and footnads terrorized the neigh
borhoods ON the outskirts of the town.
Tho police are doing their utmost 20
sunD~oss the law'ossness, but they are
handicapped by The recent dis5andment
OF the Ordon pu1.ieo.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-20
IN
BEDFORD CITY
Community Aroused Over an At
tempted Criminal AssauIt--The
Prisoner in Jail.

BEDFORD CITY, VA. Nov. Especial
Bedford City is tonight in fever of
excitement over the most daring attempt
at assault ever committed i'm this county
James Webster (colorcd. aged about
twenty-one, attempted q criminal assault
upon the person of Miss Mary Auns-
paugh an aged white lady Of this place
between and o'clock this afternoon.
Miss Aunspaugh was in her stable milk
ing. when Webster entered the door with
a cloth thrown over his head. 20 conceal
his identity, and demanded her money.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-20
IN THE HANDS
OF THE JURY
Carter May Know His
Fate Tomorrow.
TIE TRIAL IS OVER.
Able and Eloquent Arguments Made
on Either Side,
DISREGARD OF HUMAN LIFE.
Mr.. Montague Speaks of It's Bancfnl
Effect Upon the South-His Con-
vincing Address-A Hung
Jury Predictcd-Sccnes
in the Case on
Yesterday.
DISREGARD OF HUMAN LIFE.

10 wanted but ten minutes to tho mid
nicht hour when the Garter trial. which
for i've days has occupied the entire time
OF the Honrico County Court was
brought TO a close and the case given
into the hands of The jury TO deliberate
upon until 10 o'clock tomorrow morning
a wan. pale hollow-eyed trio was Car
ter. his wife and daughter at the end OF
me long day Of argument, during when
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-20
Train-Robbcr Killed.

SAN BERNARDINO. CAL. Nov %
,rt,a hound overland PASSENGER train
VAS bel9 up by four robbers about /
o'clock this morning between Daggett
and BarstOw.
Express Messenger Hutchinson drove
them of with buchshot ana the train
nulied out f1r Los Angeles.
A. parstOw the trainmen sent a posse
hack 10 the scene ot the hold-up, where
tbe bodv of one OF the robbers was found
perforated with shot special train
wi p Sheriff hocomp mas Just lett tAls
civ for the scene OK the hold-up.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-20

religious feeling. II we would save our
country Democrats and Republicans
must act together.
Possibility II was fortunate the lte-
publicans won in the last elections for
among them arc many honorable men
who will maintain our national honor ana
the party which began the war, in the
name OF humanity will be able TO finish
1t in the name Of humanity and not dis
grace us by making terms too difficult
for our conquered foe.
(Signed) JESSIE A. SCHLEY."
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-20
AGAINST ANNEXATION.
The Organized Movement Meets !
Boston and Plans It's Work.

BOSTON. Nov I9-The organized
movement against the annexation of the
Philippines mel I'M this city to-day. 4
constitution was adopted officers We're
elected. and a long address was issued 20
the people OF the United states. urging
prompt cooperation in getting signatures
to "a protest against the annexation of the
Philippines. Edward Atkinson presided.
Before The meeting ne received a tcle-
gram from Andrew Carnegie that he had
sent him q check for 81 .OiV for the use OF
tle movement Funds have already been
subscribed literally.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-20
Montgomery wants MCKINLEY

MONTGOMERY, ALA, Nov 15.-Tho
Alabama Senate to-day passed joint
resolution inviting President Mckinley,
"in the name of the General Assembly
and the people OF Alabanvi 10 extend his
visit 90 Montgomery. and 10 De present I'm
MONTGOMERY on the 2Ith day OF December
as the states guest. or at such other
time as may suit his pleasure and conye-
uiauce"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-20
UNSAFE FOR TOLBERTS.
Marshal Melton says They Shouidkeep
Away for the Present.

WASHINGTON, NOV l9.-United states
Marshal Melton Of South Carolina. had
a conference with Postmaster Emory
smith. regarding some postomce appoint
roauls Fhe race troubles u that state
we're not discussed. Mr.. Melton stated
positively his personal belief that the
Tolbe-.ts would not be safe If they re-
termed TO their state.
Il have no hesitation In saying that II
womb he very unwise for them 10 return
rDti, after the excitement has suhsided.
That NAV De a matter OF weeks"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-20

ANNISTON. ALA. Nov ia riot IS
imminent here. Negro soldiers interforcl
with the white provost guard as they
were arresung a drunken negro soldier.
Tho negro was finally landed I'm the jail.
which is now surrounded hy an angry
mob Of white soldiers clam0ring for HIS
blood The feeling IS intense. ana more
trouble is feared.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-20

SAVANNAH. GA. Nov. 19.-The ladies
0f Savannah are eudoavoring no give tho
soldiers of the Seventh Army Corps a
Thanksgiving dinner. There are twelve
fl0uslud men in the corps. and the I'M
fortahing is n large one. Contributions
~ arv Kind expressed % the Ladies'
Thanksgiving Committee, Savannah VIII
De carefully distributed
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-20
snnfllnlIGnilfN-

ST. PAUL. Nov 10-LQte this evening
after being ont twenty-four hours, the
iurv I'm the case Of J. II Southall. ON
-r.l cnargal with soiing forged Govern
ment time checks. returned verdict ~
guilty. The sWindle is said 10 have
-,1unted 10 between 10000 and 81, 600
600
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-20

Finding she had none upon her person.
he told her 10 20 TO the house and get
him an she had. lie then placed his
hand over hts mouth 20 stihe her cri $
and threw her down. but she succeeded
IN crying out before he accomplished
his diabolical purpose.
Ho made his escape. but was tracked
and arrested. In his flight he dropped
bis cap which was identified as belong
ing 70 him The shoes me wore bore un-
1Con,irued ON Sixth Page)
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Continued IN Seventh Pars)
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-20

Forecast for Sunday:
virginia. North and South Carolina-s
Fair: fresh northwesteriy winds becom-
ing variable.
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Continued on Sixth Page)
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-20

Dr 4. g.. Brown moved, as a substitute
MAJ the charge be referred TO a commit
tee Of nine, who shall hear the state
ments Of both sides and report 10 the
conference its recommendations. and the
Conforence. then by vote would decide
lco,ttrucd on Third Page1
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-02-10
CARLTON.

Born. to Mr.. and Mrs. DAME
Bogart, son.
H. Strunk took a business trip tt
Herington Saturday.
Mrs. Jos. Bogart returned Thurs.
day from her Jackson county visit.
VIM. Keso is improving slowly.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. F. E. Keso,
daughter.
John Slaughter has purchased A.
Bolzer's old shoe shop on Main street
and will move his barber shopin it.
Mrs. Henry Judah is improving
under DR.. E. E. Morrison's care.
Mrs. Draffen left Saturday for EN-
poria.
W. G. Robson is able to be around
again after his illness.
Rev. Hood will preach in the Pres
byterian church Sunday morning at
II o'clock.
All are invited to the Modern
Woodman supper Monday evening,
Feb. IA.
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INDUSTRY.

II. W. Kirby, Frank Monroe anC
Frank Wingard took business and
pleasure trip to Fort Worth, Texas.
Leo Gottreau has purchased A. T.
Monroe's store at this place and has
taken charge.
II. J, Frey was visitor at the
county seat last Saturday.
Lawrence Fallen is the happy DOS.
SCISSOR Of a new buggy.
An entertainment will be given at
this place next Tuesday evening by
home talent.
Henry Cairns and Miss Florence
Ruchty, both Of this place, were mar
ried last Friday. Their many friends
extend congratulations.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-02-10

ThQ Ref|eltor's County News.
REPORTED BY SPECIAL CORRESPONDENTS.
SOLOMON.

Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Adam Grog
ger, girl.
Howell Brunson, Of Kansas CITY
Mo-, is visiting friends here.
Misses Stella and Abbie Woodry
will leave the latter part Of the week
for their new home at McCune, Kas,
The ladies have a host Of friends here
who will miss them greatly.
Rev. Miss Curry, returned mis-.
sionary, gave very interesting talk
at U. B. church Sunday afternoon.
The Eastern Star is preparing to
give its 4th annual masquerade ball
on Washington's birthday, Feb. 22.
The Epworth League gave sur.
prise party on the Misses Woodry at
the residence Of j. L. Galbreath.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-02-10
EAST NEWBERN.

Mrs. Mary Morse and daughter
Miss Eta, Of Enterprise, visited il
this vicinity last Sunday.
Chas' and Harry Murphy are feed
ing 400 head of cattle for Mr.. Robin.
son of Herington.
A. +. Neimoller attrnded the teach.
ers' meeting at Abilene Saturday.
Mart Davis returned from Hardtner,
kas'' last week and reports a pleasant
trip.
Miss Hattie Dunlop, who is teach
ing at Miller school, visited at her
home north of Detroit Saturday and
Sunday.
A pleasant event last Tuesday even.
ing was a party at the home of Messrs.
Chas. and Walter Harris. Music and
games were INDUCED in and dainty
lunch was served. The guests were:
Misses Orell Fulton, Minnie Galligar,
Anna Poister, Winnie Rudy, Minnie
Hansen, Anna Lenhart, Lille Kiss
man, Grace Harris, Messrs. j. Poister,
Chas. Anderson, j. Knight, Chas.
Harris, Paul Rissman, Walter Harris,
Martin Carson, Frank Rudy.