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The Advocate and news., 1898-06-22
Care of Sheep.

The sheep never does we'll when close
ly confined, even in winter It's fleece
protects it from cold, and it needs rather
shelter from rain than anything else.
So long as snow remains above the
freezing temperature its presence on
the natural coat of wool, which is one
Of the best non-conductors in the world,
only furnishes additional protection
against cold. In fact, sheep have often
been found under snOWbanks, and If
they are provided with food and water
they can remain confined in this cooped
up position without any apparent dis
comfort Usually, however, when sheep
are showed in, though they may have
food, there will be no water in reach
except that in the form of snow and ice.
To eat either of these to secure water
occasions always q most intOlerable
thirst Snow especially Is so full Of air
and has so little water that what water
1t does supply Is quickly evaporated and
the animal is more thirsty than before.
When sheep are pastured they will al
ways select for their retiring places the
highest and driest part Of the field, not,
perhaps, as has been supposed, from
hereditary instinct, to escape enemies
by night, but because Of the pure air
which such places afford. If a part OF
the field is wet and the ground is soft,
there are undoubtedly unhealthy exhala-
lions from it, which the instinct Of the
sheep teaches it to avoid. In doing this
and keeping on high and dry land there
is much less liability that the flock will
be affected by foot rot. Most high land
Is more or less rocky. In walking over
stones the hOOfs of the sheep are worn
down, and are also hardened, so that
they are not so easily affected by germs
OF the foot rot. But where rot has once
begun in a flock no change Of pasture
will stop it, but will rather endanger
subsequent flocks put in the same pas
ture.
1t is always best in pasturing sheep to
have the field divided into two or three
parts, so as to allow each to be pastured
alternately. The sheep scatters its ma
nure better than any other domestic an
imal, and it is more sensitive about its
feed than any other. 1t bites close, and
after the sheep have pastured field no
other stock can thrive on it. So soon
as one field Is eaten down turn the sheep
into another, and IL there be a third
field it will be all the better. In this
way the smell from eXcrement dropped
during pasturing will be very largely re-
moved before the sheep are turned on
again. If there are any grasses which
the sheep refuse to Craze, cut them down
with the scythe and the fresh second
growth will undoubtedly be eaten greed
lily when the sheep are turned into the
field where it is.-American Cultivator
The Advocate and news., 1898-06-22

and the job had been done in work
manlike manner. II, as Is commonly
believed, animals are guided by instinct
alone, 1t would be extremely gratifying
II some one will show in the light Of this
remarkable instance Of sagacity where
instinct leaves Off and reason and rea-
soning begin.--Farm, Stock and Home.
The Advocate and news., 1898-06-22

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative BrOmo Quinine Tablets.
All Druggists refund the money II 1t
fails to Cure. 25c.
The Advocate and news., 1898-06-22
FOR SALE.

sows bred TO Me Over Chief a4550l by the
$500 Look Me Over. out OF Chief Moss Wilkes
al2529O by Chief Tecumseh III. ati57O; sOWs not
bred SOW pigs; boar pigs. | own the grand
brood SOW. Queen | l., litter sister with ]. II,
Sanders, the champion Worlds Fair hog, and
others as equally as well bred. ! ship nothing
but frst-class stuff. Give me your order.
FRANK MCCORMACK,
MOrrOwVllle, Kansas.
The Advocate and news., 1898-06-22

OF weeds and not allowed to set any
seed, will give quantities Of large, beau
tiful tlowers.-New England Florist.
Willmar tribune., 1898-01-11
OURRAN1 HANGED,

The Murderer of Blanche Lamont Expi-
ates His Crime.
San Francisco, CAL, Jan. S-Theo-
dore Durrant was executed at 1881
Friday morning in the state peniten-
tiary. He assembled the scaffold calm
lv, following Father Lagan, who adj
ministered to his spiritual wants, he
having been baptized into the Catholic
faith earlier IN the day. He made a
brief speech in quiet tones, asserting
his innocence and forgiving those who
had ''persecuted' him, mentioning es-
pecially the press of San Francisco.
His last words were: Il am innocent. -
His death appeared to be painless.
When Durrant awoke about 6:2O in
the morning, he was apparently great
ly refreshed by his nights sleep, which
had been sound and peaceful through
out the night. Immediately after he
awoke, he bade his guards good morn
ing, and without the slightest trace of
nervousness, proceeded to dress in the
clothing provided for his last appear
ance.
At $50 a. M, Warden Hale visited
the death chamber for the purpose of
reading the death warrant to the con-
demned man. Durrant listened to the
well-known contents af the document
with respectful attention, and with no
outward sign of fear.
When it was finally decided that
Durrant should accept the Catholic
faith. his parents met Father Lagan
in the warden's Office and accompanied
him to the death chamber. where the
prisoner was given extreme JUNCTION
and the Catholic service performed.
Durrant evin@ed the most lively inter-
est in the service. He then conversed
with his parents for = few minutes and
shortly after 10 o'clock bade them fare
well for the last time and prepared for
his march to the scaffold.
Willmar tribune., 1898-01-11
CONGRESS in SESSION.
bus1ness Resumed i'm Both HOuGes
After the Holiday Recess.

A~AAASDo hSSu"eU In DOt0 houses
After the Holiday Recess.
washington, Jan. 6.-Senator Mason
introduced a bill in the senate yester-
day fixing a special tax of S1OO upon
the manufacture of mixed -four. SEN
ator Teller introduced a concurrent
resolution declaring the bonds of the
United States payable in silver dollars
senator Davis gave notice that he would
call up the Hawaiian annexation treaty
Ill executive session on Monday next.
The civil service law was discussed.
President Mckinley sent in the nomina-
ton of Jonathan Merriam for pension
agent at Chicago.
washington, Jan. Gin the house
yesterday bill was introduced appro-
priating s25o,o0O for gunboat on the
upper lakes, and another making the
gold dollar the sole unit of value. di-
recting every national bank to redeem
its notes in dollars of such value. The
Legislative appropriation bill was taken
up and the item covering the expenses
OF the civil service commission led to
general debate on the question of civil
service.
Washington, Jan. IA favorable re-
port on the bill increasing the military
force of this country to the extent of
two regiments of artillery was made in
the senate yesterday.
Washington. Jan. 7.-Bills were intro
duced in the house yesterday to amend
the patent laws of the United States; to
attach the Indian territory to the ter
ritorS of Oklahoma and make the two
territories into one, and bill f., carry
ing out the plan Of the monetary COM
mission for the reform of the currency.
y Joint resolution providing for the
election of United States senators. by
direct vote of the people was favorably
reported. Mr.. Grosvenor CO., spoke in
favor of Il modification of the civil sery-
ice law. and Mr.. johnson Qnd.j replied
in defense of the law.
Willmar tribune., 1898-01-11
Frankly Answered.

What do you think" said the young
political economist, ''is the most diff
cult problem that social conditions in
this country present."
Senator Sorghum put his hands be-
hind his back, looked at the ceiling and
then replied:
''Getting elected" - Washington
Star
Willmar tribune., 1898-01-11

Attorney-What proof have you that
Mr.. Gotrox was insane when he made
this will?
Witness-Just before he signed it, he
dipped his pen into the mucilage bottle
by mistake, and instead of swearing he
merely laughed and called for another
penn. y. World
Willmar tribune., 1898-01-11
Probably II Murder.

Another murder mystery furnishes
work for the county and city officials
at Mankato. The body of girl baby
weighing about eight pounds, was
found in pile of rubbish between the
city hall and the Saulpaugh hotel.
Around its neck was twisted the hem
of linen table cloth, which had done
its murderous work. Its neck and
head were bruised and showed that
fendish hands had been there. DR.,
Edwin Steel was summoned and be-
lieved the child was born alive else
there would have been no cause for
strangulation.
Willmar tribune., 1898-01-11
A Useful Machine

"Now this typewriter" said the sales
man, who was showing machine, twas
designed especially for women writer's
''What is there different between that
and other typewriters?"
1T is provided with italics. Louis
vile Courier-Journal.
Willmar tribune., 1898-01-11
SOuanIereI.

Lawyer-It's too bad the way old
Squirt's fortune has been squandered
in litigation.
Layman-It is, indeed.
Lawyer-Why, fully nine-tenths of
it has gone to his heirs in witness fees.
~ y Truth
Willmar tribune., 1898-01-11
He Overlooked u Point.

Mr.. Saphead- They say that all beau
tiful people are weak-minded, don't
you know.
Miss Pretty-That may all be, Mr..
saphead; but you must not forget that
all weak-minded people are not beau
tieS.-Puck
Willmar tribune., 1898-01-11
He Took 1t.

Take heart" she said, wishing to in
still little courage into him ''All lis
not lost. Take heart"
And being thus urged to take heart
lie took hers.-Chicago Post.
Willmar tribune., 1898-01-11
Need of System.

Washerwoman-Please, mum, I've
brought your wash.
Patron-Nell, take it to some one else
and leave me some one elses wash. I
think if you will manage that way I'll
get more of my things.-N. Y. Weekly.
Willmar tribune., 1898-01-11
Naval Veterans.

At the annual reunion of the Mime
sofa Naval Veterans association in St.
Paul, gavel, made from the old ship
Hartford, was presented to the asso-
citation. Judge Ell Torrance of Minl
neapolis and Mayor Doran of st. Paul.
both very prominent in &. A. R. cir
cles. were made honorary members.
Captain Foss, master of ceremonies.
was in command of the Hartford at
one time, and the fact added some sig
nifcance to the presentation of the
memento to the association.
Willmar tribune., 1898-01-11
The Sex'x ECONOMY.

Mrs. Smythe-That woman's father
left her s2,ooo,ooo in her own right.
Mrs. Tompkins-I might have guessed
as much; she dresses so dowdily that
anyone could see she was spending her
own money for her clothes.-Town Top
ioS
Willmar tribune., 1898-01-11
DENMARK.

If new steamship line is esta blished
between Gedser and Warnemunde. the
steamers will be large enough to carry
l6 loaded railway cars at a time
The students chair of the University
OF Lund gave concert at the Copeu-
hagen concert palace. The large hall
was well filed. aud the program was
received with great enthusiasm.
The conservative party has been di-
vided against itself for some weeks
past. and the leaders from different
parts of the country had a caucus in
Copenhagen. The friction was caused
by disagreement on the question of
Strengthening the defenses around Co.
penhagen- The caucus succeeded in
patching up the breach by means of
resolution which seemed to offend no
body in particular, but it will not be
of much value because it only endorses
the present conditions
Prof. n. c. Frederil1sen, the whilom
famous Chicago real estate swindler,
Is by no means dead yet He is a gen.
lus, all his shortcomings notwithstand-
ing. and is bound to make his mark
wherever he goes. He has just been
heard from again, this time as a lee
turer on political economy at Bor-
deaux, France. He showed surprising
familiarity with the French econo-
mists, end the repeated rounds of ap-
plause at the close of the lecture were
only tokens of deserved appreciation.
Miss Malmberg, who has been en-
ployed at the Almindeligt hospital.
Copenhagen, for a dozen years past,
tainted in the night and set fire to her
clothing by upsetting lamp The
unfortunate woman died from the ef-
fects Of her burns.
"A young man named Lund was SEN
fenced to pay 4 heavy fine for writing
a newspaper article. showing up GER
tain public institutions IN Randers in
an unfavcrable light; but the public
must have sided with him, inasmuch
as public subscription more than
covered the fine.
A considerable number of seafaring
people lost their lives last fall along
the west coast Of Jylland
Prof. J. L. Ussing has been elected
corresponding honorary member of
the Royal Institute of British Archi-
tects OF London. and of the Imperial
Archaeological society of st. Peters
burg.
A few months ago Hans Steen struck
a ''friend' of his on the top of the head
with spruce cane, killing him almost
instantly. Mr.. Steen stoutly main
tanned that it was done in self-defense,
pure and simple; but the local court
sentenced him to 20 days on bread and
water. He appealed, but the decision
was changed to one years confine->
ment. He appalled, again and the SUI
preme court has just acquitted him.
The railway managers of Meckien-
burg-Schwerin have asked for an ap-
propriation of 81, eee5. coo for the estab-
lishment of a new steam ferry line be-
tween Gedser, Denmark, and Warne-
munde, Germany.
Georg Brandes published a book on
the occasion of Heinrich Heine's Tooth
birthday. -. -
Lieutenant Amdrup has made trip
to Norway to consult Captain Sver-
drup in regard to the formers expedi.
ton to the coast of Greenl and. They
agreed that, in case Of need, Sverdrup
may use the provisions which zAmdrup
proposes to leave {. depot y East
Greenland. s:#
Willmar tribune., 1898-01-11
Getting Out OF Il Hole.

See, madame, did You ever see such
homely man as that one over bv the
chimney corner?''
"Sir, that is my husband"
Ah, madame, how true the proverb
is that the homeliest men always have
the handsomest wives.'-Gaulois
Willmar tribune., 1898-01-11
Why She COmDlafned.

In the parlor they sat, the light was low
And the maiden said: Tom, dear, be-
have;
Your face is rough: next time please go
TO the barber shop and get shave
Chicago News.
Willmar tribune., 1898-01-11
Innocence Personified.

Mistress (severely>-If such a thing
occurs again, Norah, shall have to get
another servant.
Norah-Oi wish yez wud-there's
aisily enough wurruk for two az u.s.
Puck
Willmar tribune., 1898-01-11
Inh Apply.

Sad is that mans perverted way
Who for indignant moods was born :;
You try to throw him a bouquet
But he will always grab the thorn.
w WaShinsron Star
Willmar tribune., 1898-01-11
Not the Right Kind.

City--Are you interested in current
literature, Uncle Josh?
Uncle Josh-Wa'al, I was readin'
book about small fruits Yesterday, but
they amt no money in raisin' currants
this year.-Judge.
Willmar tribune., 1898-01-11
MARKETS..
MinueapoliS Jan.

Mlhneap0llS, Jan, Z.
Wheat-No. northern, 911s to &c.
No. northern. SIX to ssc; May, ssXc.
Corn-No. 8, 26c. :.s~z S@f
l. Oats-No. white, g to Csc
+ Cattle-Steers, IS. 20 to S.75; cows.
500. E .
Hogs-$s.O0 to 3.25. ~ ......4. =
. Sheep-Mutton. s.. 10 to $50: lambs.
S4-ea "=. y Y I
Willmar tribune., 1898-01-11
1mprOYfRK.

He-n makes me 6 better man every
time kiss you, darling.
She Oh, Harold, how good you must
be nowi-Boston Traveller. 81
Willmar tribune., 1898-01-11
why She Thought So.

Bridget-Oim going to put stop to
the policeman's visits.
Mistress-Why, Bridget?
''Oi think he's fooling me. He's been
calling on me six months and his ap-
petite is as good as er."-Harlem Life.
Willmar tribune., 1898-01-11
Voice of Envy.

Maud-Clara Cunlong has an easy
time with that indulgent old father of
hers. She does pretty much what she
pleases.
trenches, but she can't be pretty,
do what she p.eases.-Washingto Star.
Willmar tribune., 1898-01-11

going on the stage.

Nell-Flora's going on the stage.
Belief didn't know she had any
talent.
Nell-She hasn't; but her aunt, the
great actress, has died, and left Flora
her wardrobe.-Tit-Bits
Willmar tribune., 1898-01-11

"O"AA SO1D1otGnCys
Down by the sea a sailor cap SO small
She wears that every wanton sunbeam
burns her nose.
But at the theater hat 50 tall
And wide she spoils the view Of full q
dozen rows
Harlem Life.
Willmar tribune., 1898-01-11
Tried to ESCaDe.

John Moshik, the murderer of John
Lemke, made a desperate attempt to
escape from the county Jail at Mime
apolis. In SO doing he made a MUIR
derous assault upon Special Watch
man Peterson and came near adding
another murder to his crimes He got
as far as the elevator, where he was
recognized and held in the Jail corri-
dor until Jailer Duffield, assisted by
deputy sheriffs. overpowered him and
took him back to the cell.
Willmar tribune., 1898-01-11

oASAs VoI"duy. f1OrnSOn and his wife
went from there to Rome. The poet
intends to stay abroad for the next two
or three years, and devote that time
wholly to literary pursuits. To a
friend in Norway he writes: 'sThree
years as poet! What prospects:'
Mr.. Astrup and Consul Thams of
Trondhjem will make trip to Paris
this month to make arrangements for
the participation of Norway in the
the worlds fair in 1900.
Two gentlemen in Kristiania have
invented new method of making car
pets out of wood pulp. The material
looks like shining leather. Patents
have been secured in the great Euro
pean countries, and the inventors will
build large factory in Gothenburg
Sweden.
The famous Iehalen church in VAL
ders IS going to wreck and ruin, and
the government has been requested to
save this important historical relic
from utter destruction.
The liberal majority at the last cleo
ton was 10000. But II 200 voters staid
at home. The losing party tries to ex-
tract comfort from the latter nun Der
by assuming that most of the stay-at-
homes were conservatives, which
would make the two parties practi-
caly equal in numbers
A Norwegian stock company has
bought a piece of ground at No. 6
Christian ". street, Kristiania, for
100000.
There are 2G3 Young Peoples Chris
tlan societies in Norway
A kristiania housewife figures out
that the average servant girl costs her
employer 500 yea.
1t is Frenchman who is at present
operating the Grorud copper mines on
small scale. A few years ago a strong
French syndicate worked the mines on
an extensive scale, but the enterprise
proved a failure and the mines were
wholly abandoned for time. The
preseEs. operator Is careful and con-
servatlve. and he expects to make his
enterprise paying venture.
Mr.. Astrup, member Of Storthing
from kristiausund, in a recent lecture
on Norwegian politics. criticised both
the great parties, and declared that he
belonged to neither of tAem-he was a
Norwegian first, last and always. He
expressed himself in favor of special
consular service for Norway.
The use of serum as a remedy for
diphtheria shows highly satisfactory
results in kristiania. only one person
having died of that disease in the
course of fve months
The horse street railway company
of kristiania has resolved to use cleo
trlclty as motive power in the future.
New woolen mills will be established
in Voss
Samtiden, Bergen journal, has pub
lished book OF 800 pages about Hen.
rik lbsen. on the occasion of his 10th
birthday.
Willmar tribune., 1898-01-11
MINNESOTA STATE NEWS
Failed to RepOrt.

Factory Inspector E. B. Mayo had
F. E. McCusick, of McCusick, Copelin
& Riddell, and Charles n. Robinson, OF
Bardwell, Robinson s. Co, arraigned
in the police court at Minneapolis un-
der the statute which makes it mis-
demeanor to fail to report to the labor
department accidents taking place in
factories Both defendants pleaded
not guilty and will have an examina-
ton later.
The charge against Mr.. McCusick is
that he failed to report the accident
that befel Alfred Balcome on Nov. Is.
He had his left hand so badly crushed
that he will be unable to use it per-
haps for life, The care against the
other defendant is that of the Joe
Theiler accident which happened on
Oct II when he had his right hand
caught in some of the machinery.
These are the first cases brought
under this law and it is probable that
4 test will be made. The inspector
says that he intends to see that the
law is enforced while it is on the sta
tute books.
Willmar tribune., 1898-01-11
Kitchen CautioD

Bridget-Yez must not kiss me, Pat
Oi'm afraid we'll be seen.
Pat-Bridget. darlin', there's no one
lookin'.
Bridget-Yis. Tat; but the petaties
have Owes, remimber.-Up To Date.
Willmar tribune., 1898-01-11
NEW CIVIL SERVICE Bill
sweeping Changes in the Measur,
Proposed by the COmmittee

sweeping Changes in the Measure
Proposed by the Committee.
Washington, Jan. Gas the result
CT the conference of the republican
members of the house opposed to the
existing civil service system, the bill
outlined below was adopted unani-
mously.
THE bill for the reform Of the civil SER
wee law. which has been drawn BY a spe-
cial committee of republican members Of
the system in it's present form. makes
sweeping changes in the present system
the most important Of which is the estah.
llshment OF five-year tenure Of Of
nee for those government employees who
are brought within the terms of the h;11
Inc measure limits the application Of the
civil service system to the departments
in Washington and to such other localities
where the total number Of emplores ~
ceed %. All appointees are commissioners
for five years, with the power of removal
clearly regulated and vested in the ~
pointing power. 1t is provided, however
that no removal shall be made for politicai !
or religious causes, and in case of removal
the causes shall be specified and the ns
pers made record OF the Office. All per
sons now in the public service are 10 Ter
inmate their service five years from the
time that the act takes effect. The meas
ure recognizes the general eligibility of
these spersons for reappointment. II in-
cludes in the civil service postal clerks and
letter carriers in offices having over +an
employees. exclusive of subordinates II
limits the civil service regulations to
clerks whose compensation is from 5000
to $500 per year. and includes as clerks
copyists, computors. counters and drafts
men. 1t is pointed out that the essential
idea of the foregoing bill is to take our
OF the civil service all responsible and i'm
portant officers, limiting it only to clerks
in Washington and certain large cities,
and in these cases fixing a tenure of office
of five years The members of the spe-
cial committee framing the bill are we'll
pleased with their labors, saying that the
original purpose Of the civil service has
been retained and that it's radical expan-
sions have been cut off.
Willmar tribune., 1898-01-11

Low grows the stock of sealskin sacks
Upon the shelves.
And soon there'll be none on the backs
OF seals themselves.
Chicago Tribune
Willmar tribune., 1898-01-11
Ice Yacht Regatta.

There was an interesting ice yacht
ing regatta at Lake City, four boats
scudding over the course in very fast
time. The Alaska, owned by Charles
Nordeau, won the race. covering the
distance of so miles over triangular
course in 4s minutes and 3s seconds.
The yachts competing were the Alaska;
the Marion, owued by DR.. Harris, of
Lake City; the Comet, owned by Milt
Newcomb, of Pepin, and the Bartron,
owned by John Bartron, of Lake City.
The race was for the Lake City medal,
given by the city as a trophy, which is
to be won three times in succession, to
become the property of the winner.
The result of the race was: Alaska.
6rst: Marion, second: Comet, third;
Bartron, fourth.
Willmar tribune., 1898-01-11
Not Durable.

did You make 4 lasting impression
on Mr.. Yer Dant?''
''Well. l made an impression, but
don't think it will last. He is too soft"
brooklyn Life.
Willmar tribune., 1898-01-11

whining about?
Husband-Perhaps he heard that you
are going to set dinner to-day.-Lus-
tige Welt.
Willmar tribune., 1898-01-11
A Piece of Spite Work.

a Piece OF Spite Work.
She frowned at him and called him Mr..
Merely because he came and Kr.
That very night. just her to spite.
That naughty Mr.. kr Sr.
-Tit-Bitl
Willmar tribune., 1898-01-11
State Editors.

The members of the Minnesota State
Editorial association are to be we'll en-
tertained when they visit Minneapolis
in February. The annual convention
of the association will be held in that
city Thursday and Friday, Feb. II and
1s, and the Minneapolis Press club has
in charge all arrangements for the re-
ception of the citv's guests.
Willmar tribune., 1898-01-11
A Negative Arxunen,

DO you think congress will do any
thing with the currency?'' -.~ss,
well. it rarely does anything with
out"-Chicego journal. sx