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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-01-18
Hoods pile cure all liver ills. Is cents
HE WAS THE REAL THING.
How a Territorial Committee With
Long Guns Tanned q Con-
trary Senator.

Il represented the territory in congress
then" laughed the man who has returned to-
the east that he may spend his declining
years among the friends of his youth.
I'm one of the frontier towns where I
happened to visit they were irving to raise
funds for charitable purpose, and I was
invited to attend an entertainment given
with a view to helping the cause. l was
scarcely insid e W hen committee of three
with long hair, long faces and long guns,
the hall.
Now, giner'l,' said one of them who had
no dehnlte idea as to the propriety of IT,
Iies' you'll jest set where you are. This
mere thing has got ter win, fur what few
Wlmln folks we has is into it, and we can't
dlsapp.nt 'em. I'll tell you as frien' to-
stay right here and look pleasant. Don't
pay no pa ticulair 'tention to the galoot out
'..Then heard: Step right inside. ladies'
and gents, an see the only live sinator ever
brought to these here diggins. He's import
ca at big expense from the wies of Sage
brush county an has been tanned bv com
mlttee OF our bravest citizens app tinted. fur
that special purpose. He's the real thing.
an all others is base imertations which none
OF US would take fur the givin'. He speaks
our lang age perfeck an is as harmless as
pet LAM
Il drew like porous plaster, and never
IN my lite eXerted myself harder to be agree
able. Some of you might think you would
have done differently, but you never saw
that special committee. "-Detroit Free
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-01-18
NOT GOOD AT QUOTATIONS.
He Was Called Down for Springins
Something He Didn't Know the
Authority OF.

He came home in bad temper.
".Jane," he gruf1y asked, "have we such a
thing as the constitution of the United
States on the premises?'
why yes, William" she cheerfully an
swered; "Ill get it for you"
She came, back presently with thin vol
unme and handed it to him.
He; took it up, glanced at it, and flung it to
the floor.
"There you go, too," he snarled. That's
the declaration of independence! By Jove!"
he bitterly added, "here l came home to
study up the constitution, and the wife of
my bosom tries to palm off the declaration
of independence on mel"
Whats gone wrong, William" she asked.
.*Why, this very morning." he angriy
cried, Il was quoting at length from the
constitution, as l supposed, when a fellow
yelled out: That amt tn constitution
This took me aback, but rallied and cried: :
I mean the declaration of independence
''Tain't that, NEITHER he roared. What is
it, then? | howled. It's the Bible!'' he
shrieked. Say, Jane, have we got a Bible in
the house, -Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-01-18

EXCAVATIONS by the Surrey Arche-
logical society of Waverley Abbey,
near Farmham, have disclosed the
foundation of a church and the outline
of the monks dormitories, as well as
the kitchens and disciplinary cells. In
the cloister, opposite the chapter house
door, the coffin was found of William
Manduit, the third baron of Hanslape,
and kings chamberlain, whose burial
took place in 1894, as recorded in the
annals of Waverley. Several others
were also uncovered. These collins
were not Of stone, as is usual in Eng
glish abbeys, but of oak, and the wood
was almost as sound as on the day it
was laid in the earth. t..
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-01-18

THE Canadian government is trying
the experiment of using dogs to carry
the mails in the Klondike. a cargo of
these animals, bought at the average
cost of $50 each, having been landed at
Quebec from Greenland and Labrador,
was Immediately dispatched by the
Canadian Pacific to the other side Of
the continent. The prospective mail
carriers, 40 in number, were picked
for their superiority in speed, training
and weight. They will, of course, be
harnessed to sledges. The Eskimo
breed is not hard to manage, but if
the dog suffers sufficiently from hun
ger he is likely to make meal of his
master.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-01-18
EIGHTEEN PERSONS KILLED
The Terrible Result of an Accident
on the Lehigh Valley Road
in New Jersey.
Two PASSENGER TRAINS COME TOGETHER
Besides the Lives Lost Forty or More
Were Injured-There Was q Mis-
take in Orders Somewhere - A
Wreck in Nebraska Causes the
Death of Four Persons.

Plainfield, N. j., Dec. 10.-Eightecn
dead and 4s injured are the results of a
wreck that took place on the Lehiyh
Valley railroad Monday afternoon at
12:45 o'clock, mile east of the town of
Lincoln. Two passenger trains, each
crowded with it's human freight, going
in opposite directions, rounded the
curve at that point on the same track
and crashed into each other at full
speed. There was a mistake some
where, but no one has yet been able to
fix the responsibility. The wreck was
the most serious recorded in this Sec
ton for years. The scene of the col
lision was near West Dunellen station,
on the Lehigh Valley road. and about
30 miles from New York city. Follow
ing is partial list of the dead:
The Victims.
Martin keenan,. hotel keeper. Mount
Carmel Pa: w. H. Hinkel. contra ctor,
Mount Carmel. Pa: Jacob Heller, tailor,
Mount Carmel. Pa: H. e. Weikell, rs years
old. Mount Carmel. Pa: Frank Fischer,
shoe dealer, Mount Carmel. Pa; William
H. Leader "a years old, dry goods dealer,
Mount Carmel. Pa. Frank Markell, 81 years
Of age. Shamokin. Pa: Theodore S. Kohn,
Shamokin. Pa: Abner S. Keifer carpet
dealer, Pottsville, Pa: William H. Mar
KEEL. Shamokin, Pa: James Jarvis. IL years
old. Mount Carmel, Pa: two women. who
are still to. be identified.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-01-18
GOES 70. GREAT BRITAIN.
Joseph Il. Choate, the Famous New
York Lawyer, Chosen Ambas-
sador by the President.
4 BRIEF SKETCH OF HIS NOTED CAREER.
PFesident Decides Not to Comply
Of His Instructions to Peace COM
missioners-AnAg Agreement Reached
ON the Hawaiian Bill.

Washington, Jan. 12.-The president
Wednesday sent to the senate the NOM
ination of Joseph H. Choate, of New
York, to be ambassador extraordinary
and plenipotentiary to Great Britain.
Joseph Hodges Choate was born In 1892
In Massachusetts, and Is the son of DR..
George Choate. He was graduated in 1854
from Harvard law school and was admit
ted In 1855 to the bar. He formed partner
ship with William H. Barnes, but in 1859
became a member of the firm of Evarts,
Southmayd & Choate. For the last ten
years Mr.. Choate has been generally &C
knowledged to be the leading lawyer of the
New York bar. Mr.. Choate's political
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-01-18

The bite of the Tsetse fly, so deadly
to the horse, OK or dog, has been found
by a committee of the Brit sh Royal
society to affect other creatures as
well. No remedy has been found.
This little insect is playing a surpris-
ing part in the worlds development,
as, although man is strangely immune
to the poison, large districts in Africa,
notably the Limpopo and Zambesi
valleys, must remain uninhabitable
until the pest shall have been de-
strOYed.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-01-18
H1S FUTURE WIFE'S NAME.
The Curious Young Man Had 1t Told
to Him to an Absolute Ger
tadnty.

He was chatty kind of conjurer, and
was anxious to open the evenings entertain
ment merrily. So he stepped forward to the
front of the stage and said:
|'Ladies and gentlemen, if there is in this
audience any young man who would like to
know the name of his future wife, if that
young man will kindly stand up l will un-
dertake to tell him, and this is no guessing
competition. Now, will any single young
man kindly stand up?"
Up jumped young man in the center of
the room.
''Thank you," said the conjurer. "Now,
do you wish to know the name of your fu~
ture wife?'
II do" said the young man.
'Well," said the man of magic, Fl always
like to do things in proper business FASH
ion; will you kindly give me your name?"
~ Eyes, certainly said the. young man;
my name is James Jackson"
'Thank you," replied the conjurer; "then
the name of your future wife will be Mrs.
Jackson. "-London Tit-Bits.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-01-18

IT is estimated that there are 199,-
100000 old style copper pennies some
where. Nobody knows what has be-
come OF them, except that once in a
while specimen turns up in change. A
few years ago $500, 600 bronze two
cent pieces were set afoat. Three
million of them are still outstanding,
but are never seen. A million of three
cent silver pieces are scattered over
the United States, but tits very seldom
that one comes across any Of them. OF
the 800, 900 one-haH cent pieces not
one has been returned to the govern
ment tor coinage or il held 81 the
treasury. IN. &. 5ss5
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-01-18

CYCLISTS in France are not only
taxed, but are obliged to carry a plate
on their machines bearing their name
and address. In order to prevent peo-
pie avoiding payment of the tax, the
government is about to introduce an
other plate, which cyclists will also
have to carry on their machines. This
plate, issued annually when the tax is
paid, will constitute receipt for the
same. The cyclist has then to fix it to
his machine, and will be free from mo-
leStatiOr,
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-01-18

WHILE Mrs. D. Y. Van Dyne, of St.
Louis, was entertaining her fashion
able friends well dressed stranger
appeared at the door, and without
ceremony said he desired to use the
parlor while he had a fit. Somewhat
astonished, Mrs. Van Dyne ushered
the stranger in and then retired from
the room, wondering if she were be-
ing made the victim of a practical
joke. The stranger entered side par.
lor, lay down on the floor and had his
fit. When it was over he thanked his
hostess and departed without giving
his name.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-01-18

IT has been reserved for enterprising
lovers of chess in Hungary to evolve
the most novel form of the game. The
game was played on a billiard table
marked off into g. squares. The
game was played by four young men,
two on each side, and whenever piece
was taken the mover had to empty the
bottle of wine so removed. The game
did not last very long. In fact, by the
time the pawns were advanced two OF
the four players were incapaciated.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-01-18
Only One Left.

Metropolis, ILL.,, Jan. 1o.-December
26, DR.. H. Y. Mangum, prominent citi-
zen of this county, died of pneumonia.
Twentyfour hours later his daughter
Lucy died, three days later his wife also
died, and the youngest son, Sam, was
buried the following day. Monday
evening word reached here that the
only remaining member of the family,
the grandmother, Mrs. Worley, is also
dead All have died from the same dis
ease, pneumonia. A married son, who
lives in Johnson county, is the only one
left
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-01-18

A Mr.. B1CKNELL has obtained pat
ent for bootblacking machine. The
model shows a suitable frame work, a
rest for the foot, a reservoir to contain
liquid backing, brushes that automat-
ically apply it to the boot and then
give way to polishing brushes and go
back to their places. The machine can
be worked by electric power or by a
spring and can be used with nickel
in the slot arrangement.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-01-18
Will Be Made to Behave.

London, Jan. 1O.-The Vienna CORE
spondent of the Times says: The
American government intends to intro
duce regime in the Philippines similar
to that of England in Egypt. The Fill
ipinos will be endowed with as much
liberty as is good fos them, and if they
do not behave themselves voluntarily
they will be made to do so.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-01-18
Gift to a. COlIege.

La Crosse, Wis.,, Jan. 10. - Henry A..
Salzer, manager of the John A. Salzer
Seed company, of this city, sent the
Charles City (1a.) college New Years
gift of $4,000 in gold. Although very
busy man, Mr.. Salzer devotes time and
money to the encouragement of educa-
tional and benevolent enterprises.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-01-18
Not Long Separated.

Minneapolis, Mimi, Jan. 1o.-A spe-
cial to the Tribune from Red Wing
says: Mr.. and Mrs. Peder Bengtson, Of
Wanamingo, the oldest couple in the
state, both died in that town Monday.
They were about IS years of age and
both died within an hour of each other.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-01-18
every month

The Venezuelan Herald announces
that the natives of Cucutta, on the
frontier of Venezuela and Colombia,
have discovered a cure for elephantiasis
in an herb called tautua, or frailejon.
This dreadful disease has hitherto been
regarded as incurable, and if there be
any truth in the report from Cucutta,
which is vouched for by priest, the
information may prove of great value
to the medical world.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-01-18

THE woman who is said to possess
the longest head of hair in the world
is Mercedes Lopez, a Mexican. Her
height is five feet, and when she stands
erect her hair trails on the ground four
feet and eight inches. The hair is 50
thick that she can completely hide her
self in it. She has it cut very frequent
~, as it grows SO thickly, enabling her
to sell large tresses to hair dealers
every month.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-01-18
No Fear Of Starvation.

Ottawa, Ont, Jan. 12.-Clinton Sifton.
minister of the interior, has received
report from Commissioner Ogilvie, of
the Yukon, stating that there would be
no starvation in Dawson this winter, al
though the government would have to
assist number of persons who went
into the country without means.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-01-18

BRADLEE house, in Boston, is about
to be pulled down. It was built in
1771, and is of great historical interest
from the fact that in it's kitchen the
leaders of the Boston tea party dis
guised themselves before going to the
wharf to throw the tea overheard and
set the great revolution boiling.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-01-18
Should Demand His Pardon.

London, Jan. 9.-The Daily Chronicle
says that the United States govern
ment ought to demand of Spain the
pardon of Col. Julison San Martin, who
has been sentenced to imprisonment
for life at Ceuta, the Spanish penal COL
ony in Morocco. for abandoning Ponce,
Porto Rico where he was in command
of the Spanish troops when the United
States forces under Gen. Miles landed
in Porto Rico.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-01-18

St. Louis. Jan. 9.-Laurence Harri-
gan, who for many years was one of
the best known chiefs of police in this
country, died as the result of a COM
plication of diseases, aged IS years. The
deceased was born in Ireland June is,
1884. He came to New York when II
years old. After learning the shoe
makers trade, young Harrigan came to
St. Louis. and on the recommendation
of Hon Frank P. Blair he was appoint
ed to the police force in 1857.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-01-18
Corner i'm Havana Cigars.

New York, Jan. IA corner in Ha-
vana cigars is the latest thing. Steps
are being taken for the formation of a
syndicate of 81 banks or bankers of this
city, including some of the leading for
eign banking houses, with the objact of
obtaining control of the Havana leaf
tobacco business.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-01-18
Is Epidemic.

Pana, ILL.,, Jan. 10.-Russian la grippe
has become serious epidemic in cen
trail Illinois cities. Over 300 cases are
reported in Taylorville, similar num-
Der in Shelbyville, while fully rs per
cent. of the popula tion of Pana are like
wise afflicted. In many instances the
epidemic is proving fatal.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-01-18
MINOR NEWS ITEMS.
For the Week Ending Jan. IL.

For the Week Ending Jan. IL.
Burglars took $4,000 from the Farm
ers' bank at Inwood, Ia.
The third session of the Utah legisla-
ture met in Salt Lake City.
Mataafa has been elected king of
Samoa, to succeed Malietoa.
In street duel at Boyles, Miss, two
men, Dr. Harris and a Mr.. Allen, were
killed.
The Wisconsin Legislature organized
at Madison, electing officers in both
houses.
During 1898 there were 20 trains held
up in the United States and ten persons
were killed.
William E. Stanley (rep.) was in
augurated governor of Kansas and the
new legislature met.
In New Jersey the republican legisla-
tive caucus nominated John Kean for
United States senator.
The State and Commercial banks in
St. Louis are to be consolidated, with
capital of $2,000,000.
Elmer King. of Fruitport, Mich. and
his bride of a few weeks were drowned
in Spring lake while skating.
In Colorado Charles S. Thomas was
inaugurated governor. His message
discussed state affairs only.
In fire at Shelbyville, Ind. Ada Hen
ry was burned to death and Mrs. Rich
ard Thurber lost both hands.
Bob Fitzsimmons declares that he
will fight Sharkey provided the latter
will put up side bet of $4,000.
The khedive has inaugurated large
agricultural exhibition at Cairo, the
first ever held in modern Egypt.
Henry Baute, grocer and saloon keep
er at Hamilton, O., shot his wife and
killed himself. She may recover.
DR.. Horace Burr, who died in Will
mington, aged 80, was Delaware's most
distinguished historian and linguist.
The republican majority in the Con
necticut legislature renominated Jo-
seph r. Hawley for United States SEN
ator
The caucus of republicans in the wy
oming legislature unanimously nomi-
| mated C. D. Clark for reelection to the
senate.
The work of reducing the military
| forces of the United States to a peace
basis is progressing slowly, but
steadily.
At Chillicothe, O., Bert Williamson
| only II years old, was sentenced to the
! penitentiary for life for killing Johr
Mitchell.
! The third triennial session of the Ma
| tional Council of Women of the United
States will convene in Washington Feb
ruary IS.
At Pawtucket, r. l., John Finley, II
| years old, and his mother broke through
| the ice on a pond and both were
| drowned.
| In the federal court at Dubuque, Ia.
Judge Shiras has decided that life in
surance of a voluntary bankrupt be
comes an asset.
Oliver Acher ablished a worlds
record at Dayton, O., in the running
double high kick with score of sever
feet three inches.
William A. Russell, member of con
gress from Massachusetts, in the Forty
sixth and Forty-seventh sessions, dice
in Boston, aged SO years.
The United States hospital ship Re
! lief, with 1875 sick and convalescent sol
diers from Cuba and Porto Rico, arrived
at Old Point Comfort, Va.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-01-18
vermont,s New Senator.

Montpelier, VT, Jan. 12.-B. F. FL
field declined the appointment as Unit
ed States senator to. fill the vacancy
from Vermont, and Chief Justice jon
athan Ross, Of the state supreme court,
has been appointed in his stead and
has accepted. @ | 3# .:s z:zE- 81. IL z tS$$
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-01-18
Noted Pythian Dead.

Cleveland, o.. Jan. 9.-Frederick Sill
berg. one of the most famous Knights
of Pythias in the country. died at his
home here Sunday. silberg WAS six
feet five inches tall and weighed 80
pounds. He was one of the axmen
known as THE Big Five" and he had
for years led the parade at the national
encamDment
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-01-18
New Counterfeit.

Washington, Jan. 10.-A new counter
felt $40 silver certificate has been dis
covered. It is photo-etched produce
ton of such poor workmanship as not
to require description to prevent it's
being taken for genuine money.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-01-18
Broke His Back.

Chicago, Jan. 11.-Alexander Geese,
president of the Geese company, photo
process engravers, and known to every
printer and publisher in the United
States, was instantly killed Tuesday
evening. Mr. Geese was descending
stairway at the Northwestern railway
depot when he slipped and fell over a
railing. He struck on the stone paving
IL feet below, breaking his back.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-01-18
Noted Iowa Woman Dead.

Des Moines, Ia, Jan. 1O.-Mrs. Ada
E. North died at her home here Mon
day, aged 50 years. She was the first
librarian of the state, serving about
seven years, and afterwards was Ii.
brarian of the state university at Iowa
City for 10 years.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-01-18

Albany, N. Y, Jan. 1.-THE court of
appeals has denied new trial to Mrs.
Martha Place, of Brooklyn, who is I'M
der sentence of death for the murder
of her stepdaughter, Ida Place. She will
be the first woman to be electrocuted in
this state.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-01-18
Death of q Centenarian.

Beverly. Mass, Jan. 9.-William Endi-
colt, aged 100 years, died Sunday. He
was an eye witness of the engagement
between the frigates Chesapeake and
Shannon. June 1, 1913, and was Of the
sixth generation from Gov. Endicott,
of the Massachusetts Bay colony.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-01-18

Cleveland, o., Jan. 10.-As result of
the completion of the so-called "wire
combine" an advance of two dollars per
ton for wire and wire nails was an
nounced here Monday. 1t is impossible
to buy wire rods in the market in this
part of the country, the combine" hav7
ing absorbed all the rod mills.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-01-18
( SharketyiI Wins. !.

T New York, Jan. i In prize fight
last night at the Lenox thletic club.
rooms Sharkey knocked out Kid Nc
Coy the tenth round
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-01-18
Searching PARTY Lost

Vancouver, B. c., Jan. lit is re-
ported here that the members of the
expedition of the Swedish Geographic
al society, which last April started out
to search for Prof. Andree, have been
lost.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-01-18
A Brute Lynched,

Gulf, N. c., Jan. 12.-Henry Jones
(colored) was hanged by mob near
Harper Cross Roads for assaulting and
numbering Mrs. Nancy WEIGH, white
widow and mother of five children.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-01-18
Devious Definitions.

Play-The work we do that isn't CON-
pulsory.
Bachelor-A pair of scissors with one blade
missing.
Sleep-The only satisfactory substitute
for insomnia.
Rivals-One pointing with pride to what
another views with alarm.
1mmune-A man who has been married so
long that he doesn't mind it.
Woman--A labor saving device that helps
a man make fool of himself.
Flirt-A girl who makes fellow want to
kiss her and then won't let him.
Conceited-T The woman who dubs a man
woman hater just because he doesn't admire
her.
Autopsy-A method employed by doctors
to determine the nature of the patients all
ment.
Truly Loved.
Mrs. Adsley--My husband is very good to
me. He always accompanies me to church
on Sundays.
Mrs: Darling.-That's nothing. My hus-
band looks under the bed at my request
every night.-Chicago Evening News.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-01-18
To Be Held in St. Louis.

St. Louis, Jan. 1.-The delegates to
the Louisiana Purchase convention
unanimously selected St. Louis as the
place of holding fair in 1903 in COM
memoration of the one hundredth an
niversary of that important historical
event.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-01-18
Teacher Cuts Her Throat.

Cincinnati, Jan. 12.-Miss Jennie
Sta1nm, teacher in Avondale, highly
educated and Of high social position,
suicided Wednesday by cutting her
throat with razor while crazed with
grip.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-01-18
Hostilities In y. y Il ,, !.

& Madrid, Jan. 10. Gen. Rios, in COM ,11,l
smand Of the Spanish forces il the Phil
ippines, cables that the hostilities be-
tween the Americana and the Tagalos
are increasing.