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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-02-19
Discipline.

"Do You have strict discipline in
your office"
''Yes: nobody dares to laugh unless
the boss does. Chicago Record.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-02-19

They say Mr.. w. X. Vanderbilt has
for a long time been in the habit
of carrying around with him in his
pocket a single certificate for 100, 900
shares of Lake Shore stock. Now
he will have to exchange it for $780,
600, 900 in bonds. This will make his
pocket bulge considerably more.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-02-19
THE MERRY SlDEOF LIFE.
STORIES TOLD BY The FUNNY MEN
OF THE PRESS.

a Modern No,el-Museum Diversions
A Humane NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Yet
Discipline-Saw His Error-Atter the
Eooin-M Might Have Been Washed, Etc.
Chapter !.
Maid Oue.
Chapter II.
Man Too.
Chapter III.
Maid Won.
Chapter ".
Lovers Two.
Chapter V.
Made One.
Chicago News.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-02-19
DOlls' Hair.

The hair on the head of most OF the
dolls in this country is made frou the
hair of the Angora goat.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-02-19

The shortest policeman on the re-
organized Broadway squad is 6 feet l
inch in his stockings, and the tallest
Is 6 feet 6 inches. The height of the
othereighty i've members of the squad
is between these extremes, and they
are we'll proportioned and muscular
They are the pride OF the town.
KyJCvERpONVER
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-02-19

1t seems to be due to John Y. Nc
Kane to say that he has got consider
ably more sense than is being displayed
by some of his friends outside of Sing
Sing. He has written letter discour
aging proposed big demonstration in
his honor on his release from Sing
Sing at the close of April. He is all
right so far, and he would be still more
sensible if he had not suggested II
complimentary dinner in his honor
instead of a triumphal procession.
When evel-headed prisoners are dis
charged from prison they generally
prefer as little publicity attending the
event rs possible.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-02-19
Worse Vet,

'I cured my husband of finding
fault with the coffee"
"How?"
'T let him make it himself one
morning"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-02-19

The explanation of the recent resig-
nation of the Rev. DR.. John Hall OF
New York as pastor of the richest of
American Presbyterian churches
serves to illustrate the tendency of a
great many rich congregations to cut
loose from ascetic teachings from the
pulpit and to patronize what may be
termed religious aestheticism, which
is less repugnant to their social condi-
tions. These reasons were not
plainly stated by those who were
instrumental in bringing about DR..
Halls resignation, but they are said to
have furnished the real round Of OBJ
lection to his continuance. The fact
that he was induced to reconsider his
resignation by some Of his parish
toner's would seem to indicate that
there are other influences in the church
that harmonize with the Westminster
confession, but it is nevertheless true
that many of the rich members are
chatting under its stern teachings.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-02-19
Cotton plantations in Oregon may nor

Cotton plantations in Oregon may nor
be the vain dream they seem at the first
impression. At any rate, 1t can do no
harm to see what can be done. AL
ready the cotton belt is charging. Twen-
ty years ago the bulk of the cotton crop
came from east Of the Mississippi, and
only about four bales out Of ten were
grown west Of that river. To-day
about seven out of ten are grown west
of the Mississippi.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-02-19
Museum Diversions.

Museum DiversiOns.
"What ails the glass eater?"
He got bit OF bone in the turkey
hash"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-02-19
KNICKERBOCKER

Those American judges who decide
divorce cases with indecent haste might
well learn lesson from the life Of the
late Baron Pollock of England. His
pale and wearied look was noticed,
and the Baron explained: Il have had
to he up almost all night; for to SEN
tence some. especially the young
young men and bOys-is such an awful
responsibility. You must think care
fully what is right. what Is best for
their souls. You need so much thought
and prayer" Is it not an awful re-
spOnsibility," also. to decide to break
up household? Were some judges to
give more thoughtful and conscientious
consideration to these cases, our court
records would be free from some en-
tries which are nothing short Of dis
grace.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-02-19

The Atchison Globe evidently doesn't
like "QuO yadis." 1t says: Topeka
folks are going wild over book whose
hero dressed himself for banquet by
putting wreath on his head, swinging
q sheet over his shoulders and shaving
the hair off his arms"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-02-19

Rapid transit, by sheer misguid-
ing, comes round to the Gould
interest again. The tunnel scheme
is practically dead, and re.
currence to the Manhattan elevated
company for new lines is the result.
They have always been willing to
build these, but their claims of priv
leges aad exemption from taxation
have been hitherto such rs to make
them Objectionable. There offers have
now been renewed, and tits known have
the support of Richard Croker, but
it is not likely that they will be coupled
with the bump,ious demands of some
years ago. A comprehensive scheme
which, in conjunction with the Man
haitian extensions, would allow the
Central to build and operate two lines,
one in the centre of the island over
the Fourt h-avenue route, and another
a'ong the Hudson river water front
over the old central route, would an
swer admirably, aid could be COM
petel in two wears.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-02-19

Not all modern "mprOvements' are
improvements really. For instance, a
fellow can't spend nearly as much time
as used to be the rule in putting on
pretty girls skates, and making sure
that all the straps and buckles We're
absolutely right.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-02-19

Articles of incorporation of the
Borough Homes company New York
city has Just been filed with the secre'
tarv of state. The capital stock is
$3.50, 900, and the directors are j. l..
Buttenwieser, j. II. Hoffman, j. II.
Schiff, NJ. 5. Isaacs and Oscar $. Strans
OF New York city. The company has
been formel to utilize the 81 900. 600
recently donated from the Baron Hirsch
fund to be used to relieve the crowded
districts of this city The intention is
to bnill cosey homes IN the suburbs
and rent them to people now living in
dingy tenements at rental which Will
not exceed that which they are now
paying The company has purchased
II lots in East 138th street and others
in nearby places, and the work OF
building will begin in the spring.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-02-19
OUR NEW YORK LETTER.
ESPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE.

The Broadway squad is to be re-
established. Ninety of the tallest
and finest looking men on the force
will be selected from among 400 men
over six feet in height now on the
force, and they will be assigned to
duty on Broadway. Chief McCul-
lagh, in announcing this, said he
would be at the Twelfth regiment ar
mory to pick ont the men. He re
Gently sent an order to all on the force
to send their names to him if they
were six feet high OF more. He re-
ceived over 400 names. All Were or
dered to report at the armory. There
are two p.atoons of forty-tiye men
each in the squad. One platoon is sta
toned in the Macdougal street station
and the other in the West Thirtieth
street station. The men report there
and receive their orders there. One
platoon is under the charge of Rounds
man Graham, the big policeman who
became snch we'll known figure Mt
the Broadway and Twenty-third street
crossing some years ago. he was
later sent to the corner of Fulton
street aud Broadway, and when
made roundsman and upon the dis
solution of the Broadway squad, he
was sent to the West Tooth street sta
ton. He is the tallest man on the
force. Roundsman Taggart has charge
of the other platoon. The men under
the new system are drilled and in
structed every morning in the station
house as to regulating traffic and
blocks ut crossings.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-02-19

John Cochrane, who has just died
here ut an advanced age, was ut one
time very prominent in politics. He
was representative in Congress from
this city and was Democrat OF the
Democrats. 1t was he Of whom the
saying was reported that he would
vote for the devil if his satanic majes-
ty were nominated by the Democratic
party. This was in the days before
the war, when Tammany Hall held equal
sway with what it now exercises, but
was less controlled by the foreign ele-
ment than it has since been. Mr.. Coch-
rane belonged to good New York fam
lily, and was an educated man. He
lived to find higher ideal than DEM
ocratic party support. When the time
came that the life of the nation was
threatened, he enlisted warmly on the
loyal side. He was still an earnest
man with radical tendencies, and he
found Abraham Lincoln not quite ag-
gressiye enough toward the rebellion
to meet his approval For this rea-
son he received nomination as vice
president OH a ticket intended to sup
plant Mr.. Lincoln, but which did not
come to much in the campaign of 1864.
Mr.. Cochrane had long been in retire
ment politically.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-03-22
REVIEW.
International Sunday School Lesson
for March 81, 1893.

International Sunday School Lesson
for March 81, 1903.
BIASED Upon Peloubet's Select Notes]
GOLDEN TEXT-Thou art the Christ,
the son Of the living God.-Matt. 1916.
GENERAL REVIEW.
II knew man who went thousand
miles and back, and supported himself
at great expense, to be with Agassiz
few weeks at his summer school in
Penikese. An hour with the great
naturalist would have amply repaid the
trouble and expense. To even see the
master Of any department is helpful
Christ is the master in the depart
ment of spiritual life. We are to have
six months study with Him and of Him.
Happily we do not have to go to Judea.
He says: 4 will come to you and make
my abode with you,' and 'Lo, am with
you Away, even unto the end of the
world either as to time or space.
1T is not fish we experiment on, as
did Agassiz, but souls, ourselves. So
there can be no more interesting
study."-Bishop H. W. Warren, in Sun
day School Times.
From this chart study the various
things that make up the outward Wis
iole life OF Christ. This outline should be
50 learned and drilled into the mind that
whenever any portion of the Gospels
is read it shall find it's place in the life
! of Christ. Thus shall we see His whole
life from His coming from the Father
IN Heaven and the manager cradle to the
| cross, the resurrection and the return
to Heaven. Let US see His portrait, the
marvellous picture of His perfect char
| acter as revealed i'm the Gospels.
We have been studying the parts;
now we will study them as a whole. We
have been, as it were, looking at partic-
ular stars through telescope, reveal
ing a brightness and tints that no un-
aided eye can perceive; now we will
look at the whole sky with all it's beau
tlful consultations showing the glory
OF God. The individual events are like
sentences written on the sky in letters
so large that we can see but sentence
at time, though full of meaning and
blessing.
Note the beginning and the unfolding
OF the life Of Christ during His first 80
years.
Note how long the period of prepara-
ton go years. for three and one-halt
years of work.
Note how the work of John prepared
the way, continued till Jesus had been
fully established, and then ended.
Note the years of public ministry and
their characteristics.
Note the steps in the development OF
His work, and how they are all leading
to the founding of His kingdom when
the time should come.
Note the three great ministries OF
Jesus named from the countries in
which lie wrought and taught
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-03-22
INDUSTRIAL PICkINGS.

INDUSTRIAL PICkINGS.
The Eight-Hour Herald, published in
Chicago during the past seven years, is
dead.
In the recent English elections John
Burns was returned to parliament from
Battersea.
All reports from Canada show the do
minion to be more prosperous than for
many years.
L. V. Powderly, though in Office six
months, has never been confirmed as
commissioner of immigration.
The horses of German cavalry regi-
ments are to be shod with paper shoes,
recent experiments as to their dura bill
ty and lightness having proved very sat-
isfactory.
The consumption of whisky per per-
son last year was less than in any year
since record has been kept-1870. The
consumption of beer per capita was
three times what it was in 1867.
In the United States 100000 farm
hands raise half as much grain as &C.,
100000 in Europe. Thus the use of
proper machinery makes one farm la
borer in the United States worth three
in Europe.
The Ohio legislature has passed bill
providing that no boy under the age of
16 shall be employed in factories, work
shops, mercantile or other establish
ments.
In Holland women and persons of
either sex under the age of 16 are now
forbidden to begin work earlier than
five a. m. or to continue at work after
seven p. NJ; nor may their work exceed
II hours day in all.
England has imported $77o, 900 worth
of bicycles and exported $2,3O5,O00
worth during the first three months of
last year, the first year in which ac-
count has been taken month by month
of the trade in wheels at the custom
house.
Prof. Forbes, the electrician who has
been examining the cataracts of the
Nile, finds that they can provide enough
power to pump the river water upon the
fields and to supply motive power to
the railways and to factories at dis
lance.
The annual statement of the Ruskin
colony just published shows resources
of $78,591.45. The resources one year
ago were $57,3o4.19. There are 81
shareholders or heads of families, which
gives each a gain for the year of about
$3.50.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-03-22
DON'T DO These.

Don't possess feet size larger than
the shoes you wear.
Don't lose the thread of your story
when spinning yarn.
Don't spend too much money in try
ing to get something for nothing.
Don't heap Goals of fire on an enemy's
head until you burn your fingers.
Don't think every woman who looks
in mirror is hopelessly lost in admira-
ton.
Don't imagine every man who fig.
ures on marrying an heiress is a born
mathematician.
Don't add insult to injury by apollo
giving to a pretty girl after stealing a
kiss from her. a.*~ -
Don't get discouraged if you find you
are not a genius. A scientist says genius
is sort of epilepsy Chicago Daily
News. .*.. 4.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-03-22
MOSHik HANGED.
The Brutal Murder of John Lemke Is L.
gally Avenged.

gally Avenged.
Minneapolis, March 1S.-John Mo-
shik, the brutal murderer of John
Lemke, expiated his crime on the gal
lows at 1882 o'clock this morning. The
execution was the work of minute,
his taking off being accomplished with
feverish haste.
At 1881 o'clock the procession entered
the loft in the top of the court house.
Sheriff Phillips and Attorney Thomas
A. Clarity led the way, followed by
Jailer Duffield and Father Jaiesky,
each having hold of the condemned
mans arm. Several out of town sher-
ifs followed the party up the narrow
stairway leading to the scaffold.
AS soon as the rope was placed about
Moshik's neck, Tailor Duft1eld asked
the condemned man if he had anything
to say. Moshik turned his head and
replied ''Nothing."
A half dozen men moving nervouslv
about the platform were treasured bv
Moshik.
You have not got that rope quite
tight enough around my neck" he said
in gruf voice without a tremor OF
fear in it.
The rope was hastily frightened, and
the next moment Moshik muttered,
my legs, my feet
These were strapped, and in the
twinkling of an eye Sheriff Phillips
pulled the lever and the black figure
shot through the trap.
At 3:4s DR.. Golden announced that the
man was dead. Coroner Dennis cut
the rope and the crowd passed out OF
the room.
The crime for which Moshik was
hung this morning was the killing OF
John c. Lemke on Friday, Oct. %, of
last year. The murder was the most
brutal and cowardly in the annals OF
crime in Hennepin county. 1t took
place in close thicket just beyond
Humboldt avenue and Forty-seventh
street. Lemke was knocked down by
blow in the head without word OF
warning, and then the assassin, who
professed to be his friend, deliberately
shot Lemke twice in the back.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-03-22
Transiency of Earthly Things.

DR.. Alexander MacLaren thus speaks
Of the Thirty-ninth psalm: "Of all the
voices which have ever sung or prophe-
sled of life's short span and shadowy
activities, none is nobler, saner, health
Ter and calmer than this Psalmist's.
The stately words in which he pro-
claimed the transiency of all earthly
things are not transient. They are
nothing but BREATH but they have
outlasted much that seemed solid, and
their music will sound as long as man
Is on his march through time. LIMITED
Presbyterian. 1ss.., >s%
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-03-22
MARKETS..
MINNEAPOLIS, March 16.

Minneapolis, March 16.
Wheat-No. l northern, 81 to 97Hc;
No. 2!northern, 9411 to Csc; May, 95Hc.
Corn-No. 3. &c.
Oats-No. 3 white. rs to 26c.
Cattle-Steers, $500 to 3.25; COWS,
$500.
Hogs-$2. so to 3. 80.
Sheep-Muttons, $3.1O to 3. so; lambs
$4.25
Poultry - Turkeys, to Sc; spring
chickens, to Sc.
Butter-Creamery. extras, 10 to 19c
creamery, firsts, II to lsc; dairy, fancy,
16 to tic; dairy. choice. IS to 14c.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-03-22
Grapes from Canaan.

The world is what you make it.
The more you love the more you live.
There is a river within that is ever
warning with its shores.
The devil fears the prayer that is
learned at mothers knee.
God gives no burden where He has
not first given strength to bear it.
The man who can hold his tongue
when he should has the devil at disad-
vantage.-Ram's Horn.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-03-22
Last Three Months.
MORAL TEACHINGS REVIEW.

We find in these lessons certain
characteristics to cultivate, certain vir-
tues to cherish, certain good deeds to
do. All these helpus onward and upward
toward the character of Christ, which is
the character which makes Heaven.
The more we are like Christ, the more
fitted we are for Heaven. The way to
Heaven is the best way for this life.
In seeking to be like Christ, and to at
tain the Heavenly state, we need con-
tinual help from Him, or We shall fail.
In these lessons we find some of the
things which He bestows for our help.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-03-22
The Test.

Miss Millward-You say you love me,
but you must prove it. Make some great
sacrifice for me and will then believe
you.
Mr.. Helmwood-By Jove, I'll do it!
I'll limit myself to three packages of
cigarettes tomorrow for your sake!-
Chicago Daily News.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-03-22
ClaWinS Backwards.

Miss Thirtysmith (meaningly)-An
Italian proverb says that honest men
marry soon," and
Jack Swift (solemnly)-Icannot con-
ceal it any longer-I live in deadly fear
of being at any moment arrested for
embcZZlement!-Puc
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-03-22
None in StOcH

Lady Ito dog fancier)-What kinds of
dogs have you for sale?
ID. F.-Scotch terriers, Chinese pugs,
French poodles and English settlers. !
Lady-Have you any of those Ocean
Greyhounds that have read about
Detroit Free Press.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-03-22
One Execution.

The Philosopher-Tell me what per
son reads and can tell you what he is
The Dyspeptic-Not always. There's
my wife, for instance; she is always
reading a cookbook.
The Philosopher Confidently
Well?
The Dyspeptic-Well, she's no cook!
Puck
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-03-22
Criticism.

'Penman tells me that if he thinks
of an idea in bed he always jumps up
and jots it down."
Eyes? His recent work doesn't indi-
cate that his rest has been much broken
of late."|Puck.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-03-22
Clrcums tantiaI Evidence.

Judge-You say you found this man
wandering about the graveyard last
night? Why do you think he intended
robbing the vault?
Officer Madden-Because Oh found
Skeleton kays in his pocket, yer honor.
Judge.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-03-22
Busy,

young Mr.. Enjee quitestatuesque,"
remarked one young woman.
eyes," was the answer. HE strikes
attitudes all the time he is awake. All
he does is to pose and repose. "-Wash-
ington Star.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-03-22

She Needs Sympathy.
When I O. erhear two WON en- talk,
Though it may seem absurd,
I always feel quite sorry for
The poor dear absent third.
Chicago Daily News.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-03-22
Bad for the Audience.

Bad Tor the AUDIENCE.
Miss Gusher-How torturing, how
fearful the thought must be for a great
singer to know that she has lost her
voice.
Mr.. Tyred-It's much more torturing
when she doesn't know it.-Up-to-Date
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-03-22
They Have to Listen.

"The fact u.s." said the thoughtful
man, that almost anyone can talk, but
good listeners are rare"
'Nonsense!" returned the man who
jumped at conclusions. "Just think of
the number Of married !'-Chicago
Post.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-03-22
One Lesson Learned.

One Lesson Learned.
Next time,'' said the man who gives
advice, "you will know better than to
bet on a game of chance"
1T was not a game of chance" an
swered the man who had lost his coin.
THAT element had been eliminated bv
the other fellows."-N. Y. World.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-03-22
Saved by His RenutatfOn.

H11vC1 ny ITS 1ecputHe1oH'
Il see that Quibbler was discharged
BY the jury
'But 1 thought that he admitted his
guilt
HE did. But he is such liar that no
one would believe HMM. Y. World.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-03-22
Ingenious Woman.

"What is a sanguine disposition,
Uncle Christopher"
"Sanguine disposition? Well, it's
your mother, Bobby-thinking she can
pound a picture-nail into the wall with
a banana."-Detroit Free Press.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-03-22
Appreciates a Joke

II suppose the secret of his popular
ity is that he talks well.''
''Not at all. The secret of his popu-
larity is that he laughs well. Chicag 90
Post.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-03-22
No Chance for ESCAPE.

Oh, birds! yours is sorry lot
For if you 'scape the cats = +
The women-folks will have YOU shot
ia To trim their Sunday hats.
: Il. A.@W. Bulletin. =.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-03-22
Are of Maturity,

"Pa! say, pa," little Johnny began.
''Now what do you want?" asked his
suffering father, with the emphasis on
the ''now."
Twill my hair fall off when it's ripe,
like yours ?''-Boston Traveller.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-03-22
Learned the Worst.

LeufneU the WOFSf.
John got so discouraged about him.
self that he went to the doctor yester-
day to know the worst
did he get the information he was
seeking?"
eyes; the doctor told him his bill was
SITS. "-Judge. ~5'*
Easy.
"Come! laugh at trouble" says the sage
In accents comfortingly mellow.
lis easy to pursue the plan;
Most any man can smile to scan -.
The troubles of some other fellow.
-Washington Star.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-03-22
Could Afford II

Mrs. X lat fancy balD-What mag
nifcent costume Mrs. z has on. I
wonder what it represents?
Mr.. X (who knows the family
1t represents housework, which you hire
somebody else to DON. Y. Weekly.