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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-02-12

complishlne much. Then he shipped as
cook on the schooner Henry. bound
from SIM Francisco on whaling. seal
ing, abalone curing and, general pick up
voyage" along the Lower California
coast. AS he could cook nothing well
save irish stew HIS experiences and
those OF the schooner's captain and
crew were unusual from the beginning
Of the voyage. Described by Mulrord,
they seem to have been funny. and x?
they doubtless often were, but II TOOK
his own genial fancy to find the fun
and his own clever pen to bring out the
humor OF the situations.
e.
When this voyage was over he left
off following the sea for the second time
and went to the placer regions. This
course was not taken without n strug-
gle, for he reshlpped as cook on an
other vessel. but was discharged be-
fore she cleared because he couldn't
cook. lie had $3.50 as his share OF the
proceeds from the Henry's catch of
whales. but he spent a good deal of 1t
before he went out to the mines
His first failure in the mountains was
peddling meat. Then he hired himself
to the man who kept the chief store
saloon and boarding house at Hawkins
Bar. There he was ''errand boy, bar
keeper. bookkeeper. woodchopper. as
sstant cook and general maid of all
work" He was again likewise a fail
ure and, being discharged with the
storekeeper's blessing. was forced to
seek gold with dipper and cradle.
1t was not until after 1860 that Null
ford saw he was also a failure at min
ing. He found gold-lndeed. good deal
of 1t in the aggregate, but the net was
nil. So he became a schoolmaster at
Tuolumne county. He earned
plenty of experience. but little money
there. In 1862 the copper fever broke
out in Stanislaus county, and he quit
ted schoolteaching to form a company
to mine this metal. For n year or two
thereafter he lived high" in one sense
Mt least, since the company's headquar-
ters were away up in the mountains.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-02-12
A Story by Bishop Whippe'

Bishop Wh!pple, according "
Church News. told this story -,
A devout eo!ored preacher, y.
heart was aglow with missionary g., 4,
gave notice to hia coGsres6toh 'a ~,
the evening al ofcertcry 'youii ~ IN,
for missions and ASKED .'r l'oifn a,s m,
A selfish. well to do man IN tne sYa
CATION said to him bsic:o the i.nl" q,
yer gwine tel fi.i cis ehs'eh -,
goes on sayin givet 10 ena'eA
stan 1t. Yer Ewins ter iiln IL ..,,l,.r
After tie scrmcn tie ee''isa '''''
said to the peoplo' at, !,
brother Jones' told ne was - ,,I
kill dis church ef / kept ass,r ,S.
ter give, but. my brethren s,,,l
doesn't die dat way. Ia ahSooey, ~ s,e
Of a church dat died because ~ ~
givin too much ter de Lord, III i,
much Obliged eff my bTothe: IN.
me whar dat church Is, for 10 >, 4,
ter 1t, an IN climb on de "sNs
church. under de light of de in..t ~,
cry. Blessed en- de dead cat 80
Lord"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-02-12
PRENTICE
NULF0RD.
TIE Life Storu Of a
!. PHILOSOPHER.
FORCES OF THE UNSEEN.
Romantic Career Of One Of the
Most Remarkable Men Of The
Century, Founder Of The
White Cross Librdru.
FORCES OF THE UNSEEN.


This Is the life story of one who for
mulated philosophy.
His name was Prentice milford. lie
began the periodical publication of The
White Cross Library. in which his theo-
ries OF life and conduct are set forth.
some ~ years ago. His death occurred
about five years later. The sale of The
Library, at that time moderate. has
since then gradually increased. until
now, according to the New York sun
Of q recent date, its numbers IRE in al
most as great demand as 'Trilby' was n
year or two ago"
Though chiefly devoted to moral and
intellectual development, some numbers
OF this Library deal largely with mate
rial affairs. The president of promi-
nent insurance company was so i'm
pressed by the perusal of How to Push
Your Business" some time since that
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-02-12
General Catacre.

General w. T.. Qatacre. C. b.. d. S. o.,
who is to command the British brigade
in Egypt. was recently brigadier gem
eral OF the second class In Bombay. He
was born in 1913 and entered the Seven
ty-seventh foot in 1852 and passed
through the staff college in 1874. His
war services include the Hazara expe-
dluon, 1888; Burma, 1859, and Chitral.
1895. when he conducted the action at
Wainagai and the passage Of Jantatai
and Lowerai passes. for which he re-
eeIVed his C. b.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-02-12

100000 square feet Of American lumber.
most OF II from the states of Oregon
and Washington.
The most extraordinary forest In the
world is one discovered by Dr. We'll
witsch, which occupies tableland some
six miles broad. at height OF 800 or
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-02-12

100 feet above the sea, near the west
coast of Africa. The trunks Of the
trees Off this peculiar forest are 1
feet In diameter. and yet they only at
tain the height OF foot giving the
tree the appearance OF a round table.
There are never more than two leaves,
which attain length OF G feet and
breadth of feet. the flowers form
ing crimson clusters.
The London Medical Press asserts
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-02-12

recently exhibited in London. 1t was
white flower, shaped like sea gull
with outspread wings. and n gold and
vermilion heart. II came from Vene-
zuela and cost 21.000
The Oldest rosebush in the world Is at
Hlldeheim. Germany. Charlemagne
planted 1t more than 1000 years ago in
commemoration of the embassy receiv-
ed from Haroun al Raschid the caliph.
seaweed makes an excellent barom-
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-02-12
An Annual Festival Of
Frivofitu.
THE SEASON AT NEW ORLEANS
Extensive Presentations Making
For the Celebration Soon
to Take Place In the
Crescent Gtu.

copyright. 1851
The approaching Mardi Gras season.
to Americans at least. means the annu-
al jubilee OF frivolity In New orleans
The earliest known carnival In the
United States was given by the creole
residents OF the Crescent city more
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-02-12

are in more danger than other trees of
being struck by lightning. Beeches on
the contrary, are not good conductors
of electricity. The danger OF trees from
lightning is great In proportion TO the
electrical conductibility of their wood.
Dead trees and dead wood generally
form much better conductors than liv-
er resistance.
One OF the most beautiful orchids was
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-02-12

That some plants sleep through the
rainy season. others during periods of
drought. OF heat or OF cold. Farmers are
rather slleptical about weeds ever going
to sleep. and it is hard to realize that
an onion bed is nightly wrapped In
balmy slumber. Yet science in this
matter is too well fortified to be
doubted.
II appears from the experiments OF n
French scientific man that oak trees
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-02-12
INTERESTING PLANTS,

While there has been for a number
Of years growing American market
for the finer qualities of wood from Asia
export Of wood to foreign markets was
until about year ago unlmportant
Last year. however, China imported 49,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-02-12

eter. In fine weather 1t will re, rei roSs.
and dusty, but with an NH y. iI,rp ~
moisture in the air it becorn.s NJ y, yels
sticky. indicating the npp soao last $50
A Maine girl earned ~ a, 10 CD
mer selling four leaf cloverS !" int, 81
each to jeweler. TO be h'"u
luck bangles. p,,,ish icles
Tho Oldest tree in the Inv $50 YET
the Brabourne yew' IN h'"
old,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-02-12

than 60 years ago. the success being
so pronounced that 1t was repeated in
1887, and from thenceforth became one
OF the annual features of social life
there.
The following alleged cablegram tells
a story that, always old yet ever new,
brought Joy to the heart of every resi-
dent who read it over his mornings
coffee;
Hague, Jan. 10, 1888
Bathurst. Lord High Chamberlain:
Preparations which have been quietly
progressing now Indicate that his naies-
~ Rex. king of the carnival, Will en-
bark from this port for the Crescent city.
Courle-s have been arriving from various
potentatos soliciting the distinguished priv
iege Of accompanying his majesty on the
royal fleet. Special guards were dis
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-02-12

The japanese cite 26s oolvr o. Z, II
of the chrysanthemum' OF "' so al
yellow. 81 white, SO purple, ~ n
pale pink. - russell and II oil MA"
OrS,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-02-12

Chinese rice paper Is made from the
straw OF the rice plant. BY using the
more delicate parts of the straw fine
fabric has been manufactured.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-04-19
NORWAY;

A we'll informed daily assures US that
the rising generation does not enjoy
physical work. and the remarks of the
paper are so pithy that we can do no
better than translate some of them
literally: 1--WE can no longer conceal
the fact that the young people of the
rural districts are quitting their FORE
fathers mode of life. and stunning
healthy physical labor. Many city
business man has had the following
experience: When he offers the most
insignificant clerkshlp through the
papers, hundreds offer their services,
the applicants being not only city boys,
but farmers sons of all ages and in all
walks of life It is like throwing
bone into a pack of dogs But II if he
wants a boy to tend to his horses or to
spade in the garden. scarcely single
Norwegian applies, but always num-
Dor Of Swedes. and sometimes Dane.
IL those young gentlemen could sit on.
the hack or coach they might put up
with it; 81 but dig il the ground, not
much! 81 In a settlement near Kristiania
there are four families who keep
5equipages. Three Of them have Swed-
.ish drivers One Of these: absconded,
Il -
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-04-19
Wisconsin National lsnurss

Madison, Wis, April lit is ex-
pected that the national guard of Wis
consin will be called into the federal
service this week. 1t is given out that
Capt. Charles King, ex-adjutant gen.
eral OF the state, will be placed in COM
mand of the Wisconsin national guard
when it goes to the front. The Wiscon-
sin national guard has total strength
of 217 officers and 2,450 men, making
2,667 in all. It is divided into four in
fantry regiments, one battery of light
artillery and one troop of cavalry.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-04-19
News In Brief.

G. j. Anderson, for many years post
master at Cokato, has been commit
ted to the Fergus Falls insane asylum.
A postoffice has been established at
Glendorado, Benton county, with Sven
Kittleson as postmaster.
Gov. Clough has designated April %
as Arbor Day.
The store of Bacon & Erickson. at
Mabel, was burglarized and a small
amount of cash stolen.
The farm residence of Mrs. Elsie
Trovaten, near Crookston, was de-
stroyed by fire.
Miss Florence Pannell, of st. Paul.
committed suicide by drinking carbolic
acid.
The safe in the Office of the Fred
Miller Brewing company at Duluth
was robbed of $500 worth of checks
and cash.
The body of Charles J. G. D'Albani,
who committed suicide by jumping
from the high bridge in St. Paul, No
vember % last, was discovered in the
Mississippi river at the foot of Jackson
street.
Edmund Starke, of Grand Island,
Neb., one Of the largest growers of
sugar beets in the country, has leased
several tracts of land in the vicinity of
Hastings, to be planted in beets, the
same to be marketed at the new fac
tory in st. Louis Park.
John w. Thomas & Co., of Mime
apolis, have authorized the manage
ment of the state fair to offer in their
name a special purse Of 800 for tho
collection Of Minnesota apples to be
exhibited at the next state fair. The
amount is to be pro-rated among all
competitors according to the merit st
their respective exhibits.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-04-19
Preparing for an Illness.

Cook-Have yez company comm,
mum, thot yez do be cookin' up so many
pies an cakes an things?
Mrs. Wiseley-No, my husband has
sent word that he is to take a weeks
lay-off on account of his health.-Judge.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-04-19
Always Meeting IT.

Creditor-May ask whether you ever
expect to meet your indebtedness
Hardup-Meet it? Why, great Scott,
man, meet it every time go into the
street! Don't you throw it into my face
often enough Pup to Date.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-04-19
A Maiden's Kindness.

He-So you're going to throw me
down after all?
She-Yes. Father said he would if
I didn't, and he so terribly literal, you
know.-BrOOklyn Life.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-04-19
Good Showing.

The records of the United States land
Office at Crookston for the month of
March show that III filings were made,
40 of which were on ceded lands of the
Red Lake reservation; % final proofs
were made and three cash entries were
made. This shows that actual settlers
took land during the quietest month in
the year to the extent of nearly 2, 600
acres,
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-04-19
Unkfnd.

He was young but ardent. II wish I
were The glove that presses your lovely
hand,'' he said to the charming maid.
She glanced at him with bewitching
smile. Aren't you enough of kid as
it is?' she softly asked Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-04-19
His Record.

Clarence Were you IN any battles
during the war, grandpa?
Henpeck (reminiscentiy)-Um, yes;
I was married in '63.-Ainslee's Maya
Ine. ~. .-
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-04-19
& HI; zzz7F II 4 J
Cause and Effect.

Philosopher shall never regret
that was once an Industrious man.
Friend-Because you feathered your
nest, I suppose?
Philosopher-No. 1t is because the
memory of my past industry enables
me to thoroughly enjoy my present
laziness.@Judge.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-04-19
BOth to Go 1t Alone.

II should have thought that Bagley
would get tandem for himself and
wife instead of two single Wheels
"Oh, no; Bagley has been married 16
years."-Judge.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-04-19
Feminine.

May-You know Toms awfully jeal-
Gus and, have to be terribly particular
all the time.
Ethel-But, my dear, don't worry;
you never have chance to give him any
cause for jealousy.-Harlem Life.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-04-19
He as.

II am not as others are," he said;
Then he took off his wig to prepare for bed.
Removed leg, with weary sigh,
Likewise an arm and a bright glass eYo,
Took out his teeth with graceful art,
And added: mo, I'm man apart"
L. A. W. Bulletin
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-04-19
For Sweet Charity's Sake.

Helen-Young Banker seemed to be
greatly taken with me at the ball last
night. He danced with me four times.
Mattie-Oh, well, that doesn't prove
anything. It was charity ball, you
must remember.-Chicago Daily News.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-04-19
They Receive Commissions,

Gov. Clough has issued commissions
to the following officers of the Ma
tional guard: DR.. Franklin Wright, as
sistant surgeon of the medical corps,
with rank of first lieutenant: C. 81,
Blake, first lieutenant Company B,
Second infantry, located at Faribault;
j. o. Voter, second lieutenant Com
pany B, Second infantry, located at
Faribault
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-04-19
Aged Brothers Die.

Elgin, Ill.,, April 11.-Jeremiah and
John Ryan, brothers, aged 6s and 81
years, respectively, died at about the
same time at their homes in this city.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-04-19
Her Order.

Sweet Voice Through the 'pbone)-
Have you any canvas back duck, Mr..
Beefy?
Butcher-Yes, ma am.
Sweet Voicc-Well, you may send up
three yard and a half, if you please
n. Y World
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-04-19
The Limit.

imprisoned Lover-Tell me, nv
angel, what to do to prove my love.
On, that 1 might, like some knight of
old, battle for you, die for you.
Sweet Girl wish you would give up
smoking.
imprisoned Lover-Oh, come, now,
that's asking too much.-N. Y. Weekly.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-04-19
The Time Not Ripe.

Anxious Patron-Doctor, don't you
think you'd better cali in some other
physician for consultation?
Family Doctor (cheerfully)--Oh, no,
not yet. There is still some hope.-N.
y. Weekly.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-04-19
From Bad to Worse.
I never sing the old songs,
Yet I'm told in language terse
The new ones that I MARBLE
Are just as bad, or worse.
Chicago Daily News.
Plainly a Great Man.

I'm answer to the question whether
he was a great man," said the great
ones eulogist, II will simply say that
when his wife shook him it agitated the
whole community" Cincinnati En-
Quirer.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-04-19
A Grave Find.

Newsboy - Extra! Over 500 men,
women and children found stone dead!
Old Man (breathlessly buying a pa
per)-Where?
Newsboy - In the graveyard, of
cOurse.-Judge
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-04-19
The Point of View.

The good Of things on this old earth
Depends upon the points of view;
Your neighbours stubbornness is just
Persistence if possessed by you.
Chicago Daily News.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-04-19
''FlyinS SeIuaGlrOn'' Sails.

Newport, Va, April 14.-I>he ships of
the ''hying squadron" under comma nd
of Commodore Schley weighed anchor
at Hampton Roads yesterday and put
to sea under sealed orders
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-04-19
He Had One Hone,

Shelby brother is going to handle
you without gloves. when he meets you.
He-Well, l hope to gracious he'll
think to wash his hand before he COM
mences!-Yonkers Statesman.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-04-19
The Editors PRAYER,

Oh, that the cranks who roam about,
On deadly mission bent,
Would run against the man who wrote
That sickly, feeble, ancient joke
About the umbrella keeping Lent.
Harlem Life
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-04-19
Optimism.

They say this worlds hard one. IT'S
libelous remark.
Each day is full of pleasures from its
dawning clear till dark;
And the only criticism to be made when all
is done
Is that people must be working when they
might be having fun.
Washington Star.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-04-19
MINNESOTA NEWS.
Low Rates to the Pacific Coast.

The low rates in effect on the trans
continental lines while not increasing
the Alaska traffic which is now begin
ming to drop off until the opening of
the Yukon route, has now assumed an
other aspect IN the increased move
ment of settlers and prospectors to
Montana and Washington. The Great
Northern last week took over 1000
settlers to North Dakota, the largest
number of actual settlers ever moved
at one time in the history of railaoad-
ing, while all the lines have carried an
unusual number of homeseekers to
various parts of the Northwest. It is
not known how long a'half cent per
mile rate will continue to the Pacific
Coast-$10 from st. Paul to Seattle,
but the outlook is favorable to pro-
longed struggle which will enable
homeseekers to 60 west and look the
country over.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-04-19
Look Out for Him.

Perhaps you'll not believe it, but it's eosne1
anyway;
Just observe and you will find that, as a.
rule,
The person who agrees with you in every-
thing you say
Either tries to make q fool of VOL or ia
himself fool!
Chicago Daily News
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-04-19

Poindexter-Is old Mr.. Deans will to
be contested?
Kilduff-I understand not.
Poindexter-Then his estate is not so
large as it was thought to be.-Detroit
Free Press.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-04-19
: FIFTY-FIFTH CONGRESS.
summary of the Daily Proceedings of
Our Lawmakers in the Senate
and House.

Washington, April s. - The sundry
civil appropriation bill occupied the
time in the senate yesterday, and dur
ing the discussion some sharp war talk
was INDUCED in. Adjourned to Monday.
Washington, April IL. - The presi-
dents message on the Cuban question
was read in the senate yesterday, after
which Senator Butler IN. CO. offered a
resolution declaring the destruction of
the Maine to be an act of war on the
part OF Spain against the United States;
recognizing the independence of the
Cuban republic; demanding that Spain
at once withdraw her land and naval
forces from Cuba, and directing and
empowering the president to use, If
necessary, the entire land and naval
force of the United States to carry these
resolutions into effect The message
was referred to the committee on for
eign affairs.
Washington, April 13.-For nearly
the Cuban question under discussion.
Three resolutions were introduced, one
by Senator Lindsay (Ky.), directing
that the contemplated operations
against the Spanish army in Cuba be
in concert with Gen. Gomez, the su-
preme command to be vested in the
United States forces, to the end that the
independence of the Cubans be secured;
the second by Senator Wilson (Wash) },
directing the president at once to take
such steps as will secure to the Cuban
people an independent republican form
OF government, and the third by Senator
Allen (Neb.), declaring the existence of
war in Cuba, and directing the presi-
dent to take steps to stop it and secure
to the people of the island stable and
independent government.
Washington, April IA joint res.
olution was introduced in the sen.
ate yesterday demanding the free
dom of Cuba from Spanish rule and
authorizing the president to use the en-.
tire land and naval forces of the United
States to accomplish this result. A mi.
nority resolution recognizes the pres.
ent republic of Cuba. Action was de.
ferred for one day.
Washington, April 8. - In the house
yesterday Gen. Grosvenor's speech
declaring that war was inevitable and
defending the president against the
charges of suspicion and double deal
ing was the feature of the session. II
followed an attack upon the president
by Mr.. Lentz, of Ohio. The army appro.
priation bill was considered. Adjourned
to Monday.
Washington, April IL. - In the house
yesterday the presidents message was
read and referred to the committee on
foreign affairs without debate.
Washington, April 13.-Mr. Grosvc-
nor (O.(, replying in the house yes
terday to criticisms OF the presidents
message, declared that Mr.. Mckinley
wanted the Spanish flag removed from
Cuba and favored the independence of
the island.
Washington, April IA joint reso-
luton providing for immediate armed
Intervention to secure an independent
government for Cuba was passed in the
house yesterday by a vote of 322 to 49,
minority resolution favors recognize.
ing the Cuban republic. During the
debate excited members passed the lie
and fight was narrowly averteu,
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-04-19

Author-I love you with my whole
heart and can never love any other.
Will you be mine?
Lady Typewriter-Are you still die
tating
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-04-19

Sometimes Quite Biased.
Europe's politics unto
A chessboard we compare,
And yet it differs much in that
It's seldom on the square.
Puck.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-04-19

The One on the Right-Let me have
five, old man.
The Other One-Sorry, my boy, but
I'm little short myself Rec
ord.