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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-12-21
SIT MUST BE BURGLARS"

them by now-and mended them up, and
have dressed two small dolls which will do
quite nicely. Now, don't look that way,
jeff, dear! The poor little McCarthys
around the corner will have nothing at ALL
If we died in the poorhouse the babies
eyes, yes" her husband broke in, hasti-
~. Gail right, then"
He had another lucky stroke in the in
terval before Christmas, and on Christmas
eve he could stand it no longer. He went
out and bought recklessly, determined to
give his children Christmas which would
demolish their infantile standards.
1t was II o'clock when he let himself soft
" in and slipped huge package into the
dark and quiet par1or. Then he went into
the sitting-room. His wife was there, with
the children's toys spread out. There was
anxiety in her eyes, but she strove to be
calm
'They do look sort of poor, don't they? l
II meant it for the best, and the little Nc
Carthys-"
'M-yes," her husband replied Say,
Ethel, I'm hungry. l think I'll go down
and investigate the pantry. Hullo! that's
Daddles crying, isn't it?'
It was, and if her parents had ever found
any weakness in her lungs it was dispelled
now.
When Mrs. jerks came downstairs, IS
minutes later, her husband was hunting,
rather nervously, in the potato bin. IL
was looking for piece of cold chicken" he
said, "but-"
II think you will be more likely to find
i! in the pantry" his wife replied. Jeff,
believe l felt a. draught as | came past
the sitting-room door. Did you open the
window? No? Then it must be burglars!
Quick, hide in the coal cellar! Maybe-''
"And the babies?"
Mrs. jerks was upstairs almost before
her husband, though somehow he got into
the sitting room first.
"Tll stay out here and protect the babies!"
she groaned.
The window was up and everything save
the toys was untouched--they had van
ished.
Mrs. jerks began to cry. "Oh-h, my poor
babies!" she cried. mo Christmas at all,
any more than the little McCarthys! W.why
didn't let you get something for them?'
Goodness me, forgot!" cried her hus-
hand. "The fact is, that did get = few
things for them to-day!" and he brought
them out.
"oh, jeff, all these! If we end in the
poorhouse-"
THE babies will at least have something
to brag about to the other poor children"
"Well, I'm glad, anyhow" said Mrs.
jerks, "and maybe we will recover the 9th
ers, too"
"Perhaps SO" said her husband, quietly.
After the toys were all laid out he put on
lis best hat. "Guess I'll step over to the
police station and tell them to keep an eye
en- the house." he said.
When he got outside he executed a war
dance on the pavement. Then he slipped
around to the rear and got a basket which
was hidden under the back steps. In the
morning Mrs. Mccarthy found basket e.
actly like it filled with toys at her door,
She announced that the angels had sent
it; only Mr.. jerks could have proved that
they had nothing to do with it--and he
didn't dare! ELISA ARMSTRONG.
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eyes, Mr.. Williams"
ct did not KNOW

eyes, Mr.. Williams"
Il did not know"
II hardly thought it necessary to tell
you," interrupted Hudson. "His telegram
ia lying on the table yonder. He comes for
our answer, you know
"For what answer?'
Perhaps Norah dreaded the worst, for she
seemed to shrink within herself. Her face
paled little and her hand fell suddenly
from her fathers shoulder.
HE has come for his wife," continued
John Hudson, in tones which appeared to
tell how bitterly he could strike the fair
creature before him.
"For-me?'
"Come, don't faint now. You must have
suspected it for weeks. Be true Hudson.
girl. There's business as we'll as love in this
transaction. take him into the firm, make
him partner, you see, and the profits will
thus remain in the family"
What did Norah care for all this? What
was the man out there to her, whose heart
had been so long at Santiago?
She did not answer her father, but turned
toward the door and waited.
tits Williams; know it," exclaimed
Hudson. Come. brighten up, Norah
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-12-21
The Tramp's Rebuke.

Enervated Easy shed think, Fam, dat
dis sacred Christmas time would keep you
nearer to Scripture'n it does.
Mrs. Turner Away-Nearer to Scripture!
Enervated Easy-Dat's wot said. I asst
for bread, an you give me snow shovel!-.
Town Topics
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-12-21
He Knew.

Willie Santa Claus only orings presents
to good little boys. p =
Il Tom (confdentially)-Yes; but he's cas-.
lily fooled.--N. Y. Journal. +.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-12-21
A Drute,s Suxxestfon

This thing of being engaged to half a
dozen girls isn't what it's cracked up to be,
this time of year."
"Why not?"
Because you have to make each an expen-
sive gift"
"Nonsense! Give each a trifle, and tell
her that the more you save, the sooner you
can get married" -Puck.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-12-21
ave to make each an expen.
Good for the Kia.

1t is plain to see by the large amount
OF presents received by the kid,
That Santa Claus never kept strict accoun
OF half the things that he did.
IN. Y. Truth.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-12-21
He-But why didn't you hang up some

He-But why didn't you hang up some
istletoe?
She-lt's such superauity.~Yellow Book
Merry Christmas, Deacon!
''Morntn'," said the deacon.
did We ask me what we got7
wa-al. now, kin tell We
That We got an awful lot.
,,Marthy got neuralgy,
George got tn rheumatic,
Susan got a back-crick,
An tn brindle cow got friz.
Some thief got tn turkey.
An tn family's feeMn' blue:
I'm of t git th' Doctor
Huh? 'Umph! yeah. same t'you."
David H. Talmadge. In Judge.
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/ u
Heres Saeg.
s?!:<y@5x9ar TO YOU
NY BROTHER | Z.
Z FRIEND. and II
/. love him
God bless the skief
ohovo him ~.

Wherever meath thei: azure ne may oe
We were lads. the tt me speak OF
And now we hear the creak OF
The frost that chills the branches OF h1e>e
tree. 60. ~
We wandered in the mountains.
And we played beneath the fount afns
That tumbled down the overhanging. Steep
And we swan amid the driftings
OF the autumn's somber slttlngs'
From the trees of woodland pastures. neck
deep.
Then the winter came. and f1urries
OF the snow in flights and scurr1es
Laid the ermine covers deep upon the earth:
And the woods and halls were ringing
With our happy shouts and singing,
The echoes of the seasons joy and mirth.
But those years succeeding morrows
Brought care. and age. and sorrows.
And the struggles life alots to earnest
men;
They are mountains that divide US
And the fountains oft deride US
When we seek to bring dear boyhood back
again.
But the years have come unceasing.
Bringing joy. and care, increasing,
And there's compensation. sweet. within
it all,
For love from loved ones found us
And that fond delight surrounds us,
AS vine-clad, safe and hower-covered
wall.
So here's to you, my brother;
Though far from one another,
Let US drain the cup of good will from the
brim
And thank dear God above
That around are those who love US
While we sing, again, a cheering Christmas
hymn.
WILLIAM LIGHTFOOT VISSCHER.
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She Gave 1t Away.

Miss Specie gave me kiss for Christ
mas present" = -
There, I told her she did not think enough
Of me to keep what gave her."-N. Y.
Truth. @ss... = i ,.-....... ..,-..
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-12-21
His Possessions,

Briggs Christmas time makes me feel as
if | would like to share my Ill with my fel-
low men. r; ...<;*r s i :.-s +. ssss'.,.
Griggs I suppose you refer to your debts.
Brooklyn Life s$ @ + ' ..ss. =s 4. ss ~
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"YOU ARE WAITING YET. NoRAH7..

there's his telegram on the table. And Norah
doesn't know it. She's like her mother was:
ME won't cross me. By Jove! she knows
better"
He reached over and picked the telegram
from the table and adjusted his glasses.
Then he read aloud:
John Hudson: VIII come on 1910 train
and shall expect to have matter settled.
Z 'WILLIAMS."
Perhaps he read it more than once, but
only one time aloud. It seemed to please
him, for he smiled as he laid it down.
i ""Of course" said he, Williams is little
older than Norah, but that don't cut any
figure. Girls nowadays like their seniors.
She'll like him, too-when she knows him
better" ~ w.. 49,. - u.
Then he thought of young man who at
the first call for volunteers in the Spanish
war came to him and said he had decided to
60. Arnold Brent, always brave, handsome
and somewhat impulsive, thought his coun-
trysneeded him, and he had kept his word
with Z friend that he would enlist 4s &
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-12-21
Great 4 Expectations

'' q hat do you expect for Christmas 9 {
+" All my wife's folks. Chicago Record. ].
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lVh$hn1 tS&4 k&&

AY of angel song and
angel gladness, day
of peace to men who
are inclined to peace,
day of redemption
g. IL.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-12-21

IA UNIT Mary was the fairy god
~ mother of the Fulton family. She
Il " lived in an eastern city and was
rich The Fultons lived out west
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-03-30
Thurston On Cuba.

Omaha, March 23.-"If the time for
the Intervention OF the United States
in the affairs of Cuba is not here now.
1t never will come,n said Senator
Thnrston.
This morning | wired Senator
Allen to announce that | would speak
on the Cuba question in the Senate
next Thursday
The senator says that the only solu.
tion of the trouble is intervention, un-
less the people of the United States
want to look on and see the work Of
starvation, already SO far advanced.
completed
The reconcentrados are absolutely
without hope, and if the death lists In
any part of the island are decreasing
1t is only because the material for
starvation to work upon Is giving out
All that the reconcentrados can now
do, with their homes aud indictments
destroyed by fire, their little farms de-
wasted and growing In weeds, their
stock driven off to furnish food for the
Spanish soldiers, and themselves
emaciated and diseased, is to remain
in their pens with look of quiet des-
pair, and take the little food that thev
can get, sent by the charity of the
United States.
ut is perfectly true says the sena-
tor, that the insurgents practically
have the whole island. All that the
Spanish hold is Havana, and even
while the congressional party was
there, there was fighting in the su-
burbs of that city
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-03-30
TT WAS A MINE
THAT SENT THE MAINE TO THE
BOTTOM.
Naval Board Finds the First EXPLOSION
Was Due to External Causes, But
Does not Fix Responsibility.

Washington, March 25.-The court
OF inquiry appointed to investigate the
cause of the Maine disaster has re-
ported that the loss of the battleship
was due to an outside explosion.
The state department, by direction
of the president, has cabled United
States Minister Woodford at Madrid to
notify the Spa nish government of this
conclusion. The president and his
cabinet advisers held two extended
sessions today, one at 1890 a. M, and
another at $3.50 p. m, at which the re-
port was considered in detail. Mem
bers of the cabinet stated after the
meetings that the discussion was of a
grave character, and that never since
the wreckiug of the Maine has the sit
uation seemed so critical
Viewed in detail the finding of the
court of inquiry was the most vital fac
tor. Commander Mark, judge advo-
cate of the court OF inquiry delivered
the report to Secretary Long early in
the morning, and shortly afterwards
it was carried to the White House and
placed in the hands of the president
At lo:30 the cabinet assembled and be-
gan the consideration of the momen-
tous document.
The court does not express an opin-
ion as to the character of the explosion
but the testimony goes to show that it
was powerful submarine mine, the
exact character of which was not de-
termined, though the belief was ex-
pressed that it was floating submar-
inc mine. There were two explosions
the court finds; the first was from the
outside, and that set off one of the
smaller magazines. 1t was this result
expressed in detail, and with the pre-
cision OF court deeply concerned of
its responsibility, together with the
evidence upon which it was based,
that occupied the attention of the cab
met throughout it's extended sessions
of the morning and afternoon. All
other subjects gave way to this fore
most question. There was no change
In the plan of making the report pub
lie and transmitting it to congress
early next week, accompanied by a
brief message from the president.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-03-30
Key West Looks warlike.

Key West, Fla, March 2s.-The
Iowa left late last night for Dry
Tortugas, where she will coal She
is expected here shortly. The harbor
once more presents warlile appear
ance. The Marblehead, Montgomery,
Detroit, Nashville, Cincinnati, Castine,
Wilmington and six torpedo boats lie
close in shore, while the Indiana and
the New York loom up six miles out.
The Montgomery is expected to go
north shortly.
Eight bodies from the Maine were
laid to rest in the city cemetery this
morning with the same simple eere-
monies that have attended the inter
ment of other bodies buried here.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-03-30
MONITORS ORDERED OUT.
Squadron at Key West Strengthened b,
Puritan and Terror

Squadron at Key West strengthened by
Puritan and Terror
Washington, March 24.-The navv
department has purchased no further
ships abroad, and the negotiations are
not proceeding in n manner to Indicate
success. 1t is definitely determined
that the Chilean battleship, General
oHlggins, cannot be secured. Com.
mander Brownson is in Paris, after
havlng inspected the Brazilian ships
now building at La Siene. While
these might be secured they are long
way from completion, and could be of
little service at present. What the
department wants is ships which can
be commissioned at once.
Secretary Long has determined to
order the double turreted monitors Pn
ritan and Terror to Key West, where
they will reinforce the SQUADRON in
these waters. He also determined to
bring into service the eight single tur-
reted monitors at the League Island
navy yard, Philadelphia, two of which
Will be sent to Boston, two to New
York and four held in reserve at phil
adelphia. The Puritan and Terrar
take the place of the battleships Mass
achusetts and Texas, recently with
drawn from the squadron at Kew
West
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-03-30
MARK GOES TO WASHINGTON
Denies Making Any wariike Expression.
To Reporters


Jacksonville, Fla, March a4.-Lleu.
tenant Commander Mark, bearing to
Washington the findings of the Maine
court OF inquiry, has left here and will
reach Washington at 9:25 p. m. to-
night. The railroad wires have car.
fied the message down the line for him
TO use all dispatch. This practically
makes special of the Mark train.
During the short time of the stay in
this city an Associated Press reporter
showed Lieutenant Commander Mark
dispatch from Miami that appeared
In the afternoon papers in which he
was quoted as saying: ut looks like
war; it certainly does.
He exclaimed: "It is utterly false
have said nothing of the kind,
don't talk about this matter
All efforts TO get him in any wey to
make an expression of opinion were
futile. Other members of the partv
were equally non-committal.
During the transfer from one train
to the other, Lieutenant Commander
Mark was closely guarded by the
members of his party He walked be-
tween two of his friends carrying a
dispatch box covered with black cloth.
behind him the officers of his party
walked closely.
They walked rapidly and did not
stop to speak to anyone until they
were safely in the car.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-03-30

Key West, Fla, March 26.--It was
not until today that the news of the
departure of the Spanish torpedo fio-
tilla from the Canary Islands became
known among the naval officers here.
1t created intense feeling, especial y
among the officers of the torpedo boats
which are in the harbor. One of the
most prominent of these officers said
today:
IF the United States allow the Span,
ish boats to get to Porta Rico it will
be the biggest mistake ever made.
They are greater menace to the
safety of our fleet than if all the rest
OF the Spanish navy was brought to
these waters. At Porto Rico they will
be nearer Key West than Havana.
Only two torpedo boats in our navy
would have any chance of getting
away from the Spanish torpedo boat
destroyers. The Iowa, New York and
Indiana, lying off there six miles from
from land, would practically be at the
mercy of dozen Spanish torpedo
boats, which could run over from Porto
Rico in a short time should war be de-
clared
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-03-30
SPANISH COURTS REPORT.
Messenger On The Run With 1t From
Havana to Washington.

London, March os-The Madrid cor
respondent of the Times noting that
Spain at present is playing relatively
passive part in the Cuban situation,
and contrasting the ''warlike attitude
of the United States" with ''subdued
and apparently inactivity prevailing at
Madrid says;
The ministry, however, is eager to
draw President McKinley's attention
at the earliest moment to the report of
the Spanish commission as to the Maine
disaster and it is understood that a
messenger is going post haste from
Havana with the document and will
reach Washington probably on Tues
day. The government believes that
the simultaneous presentation of the
two reports to congress would avert,
or at any rate mitigate any tempest
GUS display of feeling.
should, however, the Spanish re-
port arrive at Washington too late or
otherwise be withheld from the imme-
date perusal of congress, it is sug-
gested Senor Polo Bernabe be direct
ed to print it at the cost of the Spanish
legation il Washington and thus Sc.
cure for it the ear of the American
people.
Although it is not fully understood
why, under such delicate circumstan-
ces, President Mckinley should be in
such haste to submit the American re-
port and presumably other Cuban mat
ters to congress, it is expected broadly
speaking, that it is the collective
American legislature which Spain mis-
trusts and not the presidential unit
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-03-30
NO MORE ACTIVE SERVICE.
Admiral sicard's Career In the Navy is
Practically Ended.

Washington, March 26,.-An order
which has been issued by the navy
department carries out the suggestion
OF Secretary Long that Captain Samp-
son would command the North Allan.
tic squadron. The order as issued.
reads; "Commander-in chief OF the
North Atlantic station" Although
Key West advices state that the battle
ship Iowa probably will be his flag
ship, the order standing at the navy
department is that the cruiser New
York will continue as flagship.
Admiral Sicard was detached from
command of the North Atlantic
squadron and allowed six months leave
by orders issued The effect of this
six months leave is practically to close
Admiral Sicard's active service in the
navy. He retires under the age limit
OF 62 on September /, which is Just six
months hence
This will give him only six days ac.
tive service when his leave expires.
This is source of the sincerest regret
to Secretary Long and all naval Off
cials, who pay the highest tribute to
the devoted service of Admiral Sicard
throughout the recent critical period,
and to his personal bravery in remain
ing at his post while his health was in
precarious condition.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-03-30
Meritful In WORE.

There are great many people who
are under the impression that cruelty
Is displayed only in the very lowest
ranks of society, or else by untaught
children. There never was more
radical mistake. For though 1t Is COM
paratiyely uncommon to infiiet physi-
cal suffering, hearts are tortured every
day even by those who have the best
of intentions.
Learn to be merclful In word. II
some one has made a failure, do not
set his wounded pride to aching with
your triumphant Il told you So" II
a blundering friend has involved him.
self in difficulties, do not add to his
modification by reminding him that
he has no one but himself to blame.
There are words that are like pin
prieks, and others like thrust from
dagger, and to use either Is cruelty.
Blessed are those who are merciful In
speech; who say that which soothes
and comforts instead of that which
wounds. To them God will show
mercy when they are humiliated and
east down
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-03-30
THE OREGON FUSION.
Distribution OF Ofices Among the Three
Parties.

Distribution OF Ofices Among the Three
Parties.
Portland, Ore, March 2s.-The joint
conference committee appointed yes
terday by the Populists, Democrats
and silver Republicans on the distri-
button of state officers, reported this
morning The Populists get the gov
ernor, encouragement, state printer
and superintendent of public instruct
ion.
The Democrats get the state treas
urer, justice of the supreme court and
congressman from the First district,
while the silver Republicans get the
congressman from the second district
and secretary of state.
w. r, King, of Baker county, was
nominated for governor on the fifth
ballot by the populist convention.
King is at present state senator from
Baker county
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-03-30

Sprague, Wash, March 96.--Mrs. D.
Fl. Seayer was drowned here last even
ing while rescuing her child. The boy,
aged @, fell into little stream swollen
by high water The mother dashed
into the stream and caught the child
but was swept down by the strong cur
rent and carried beneath bridge.
Mr.. Seaver ran to the creek and drag
ged his wife from the water. The
child was tightly elasped in her arms
and was quickly revived, but Mrs Sea-
yer never recovered consciousness.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-03-30
ARCTIC SEALING DISASTER.
Nothing Like 1t Ever Known Before /
newfoundland.

st. Johns, N. f., March 2s-The seal
ing steamer Greenland, which put into
Bay de Nerde last night with n story
of terrible disaster to her crew on
Wednesday and Thursday, while
among the ice foes in search of seals,
arrived here this afternoon.
She reported 25 men dead, 25 miss.
ing and 66 SO fearfully frostbitten that
about 90 of them will lose their limbs.
The colony is aghast at the magnitude
of the disaster, nothing like it having
ever been known here. Already a
relief fund has been started to assist
the relatives of the deceased.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-03-30
FLOTILLA HAS SAILED.
Despite Protests, Spanish Torpedo Fleet
Has Sailed for Porto Rico.


Has Sailed for Porto Rico.
Washington, March 26.--In spite OF
protests, Spain's torpedo fleet which
has been rendezvousing at the Canary
Islands, has set sail for America waters.
1t has been announced that, should
this feet sail, 1t would be met in mid
ocean, and destroyed by the white
squadron.
No action has yet been taken, al
though warlike preparations have
been stimulated
From the standpoint of the Spanish
government, this movement was not
menance, having been decided upon
many weeks ago. On the contrary,
the Spanish government holds that
the extensive armament of the Dry
Tortugas is more direct hostile act
against Spain than any movement of
the Flotilla. Instead of stopping the
Flotilla, the present attitude of Spain
tends toward reinforcing with other
Spanish war vessels. not as menace,
but what the Spanish government feels
is requirement called for by the ex-
isting condition of affairs.
The fotilla is one of the most for
midable of its kind afoat and the send
ing of 1t to the West Indies at this
time is regarded as an indication of
SPANS endeayor to be prepared for
any emergency that may arise in or
uear Cuba.