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Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1901-01-26
USEFUL SNOW.
But For It Much of the Earth Would
BE Little Better Than Desert.

But For It Much of the Earth Would
BE Little Better Than Desert.
| IL adj the condensed moisture Of the
atmosphere were to fall as rain and
none Of 1t as snow, hundreds Of thou
sands Of square miles Of the earth's
surface now yielding bountiful crops
would be little better than a; desert.
The tremendous economic gain for the
world at large which results from the
difference between snow and rain is
seldom realized by the inhabitants Of
fertile and well watered lowlands.
| It is In the extensive regions where ir-
rigation is prime necessity in agricul-
ture that the special uses Of the snow
come chiefly into view. All through
the winter the snow is falling upon the
high mountains and packing itself
firmly into the ravines. Thus in ma
lures great icehouse a supply Of mois-
lure is stored up for the following sum-
mer.
All through the warm months the
hardened snoWbanks are melting grad
nally. In trickling streams they stead
ily feed the rivers, which as they flow
through the valleys are utilized for ir
rigation. If this moisture fell as rain,
It would almost Immediately wash
down through the rivers, which would
hardly be fed at all in the summer,
when the crops most needed water.
These facts are so well known as to
be commonplace in the Salt Lake val
ley and in the subarid regions Of the
west generally. They are not 80 wen
understood in New Jersey or Ohio,
where snow, Is sometimes pictur-
esque, sometimes disagreeable, fea.
ture of winter.
In all parts Of the country the notion
prevails that the snow is Of great value
rs a fertilizer. Scientists, however, are
inclined to attach less importance to it's
service In soil nutrition for some re-
gions which have no snow are exceed
ingly fertile-than to it's worth as a
blanket during the months OF high
winds. It prevents the blowing OF Of
the finely pulverized richness Of the
top soil. This, although little perceiv-
ed, would often be very great loss.
In natures every form there is mean
ing. Youths Companion.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1901-01-26

The Republican party of Minneso-
ia has reason for self congratulation
in the action taken by the Republi-
can caucus of the legislators last
Saturday in nominating Moses E
Clapp as the Republican candidate
for senator for the short term. 1t
was well in the first place that the
party representatives were able to
agree on candidate, and in the end
nominate him unanimously, and it
was also well that a man of Mr..
Clapp's character and ability was
nominated. When once the barriers
have been overcome that hamper a
new senator, we may reasonably ex-
pect that Mr.. Clapp will take his
place among the leaders in the
Senate and we believe and expect
that place will not be second to
the place taken by any of the illus
trious which hsye represented Min
nesota in that body in the past.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1901-01-26
Her Own Selection.

Through oceans of remnants and rib
bons the putting big woman towed the
meek little man.
what in the world shall send her
John?" she clustered. Come, suggest
something that would please Aunt Bet
sy. Something inexpensive. Why
don't you say something"
Stationery, books or workboxes,' u
suggested the meek little man.
Nothing of the kind. You couldn't
select present for the ashman. ]
will look at some of those fancy boxes
of SOAP"
They were before the soap counter,
and she had her finger on an elaborate
box containing six round cakes of
white soap.
Fancy and perfumedw she said,
lifting a cake. "The very thing that
would please her the most. You may
wrap that up, missv'
"But, my DEAR" protested the meek
little man.
"You just keep quiet. / don't care
for any suggestions from a person
without taste"
Really
Keep quiet, John Tenbrooky'
It seemed as If her voice had pene-
trated every corner Of the great store,
and the little man shrank away In NOR
tification.
well, John, what did she say about
the little gift? Something nice, I
know"
"She returned II"
"What?'
eyes; you will find a note in the box"
She unfolded the missive and read:
Niece return the box of shaving
soap. am little too old to appreciate
the joke of being called the Bearded
Lady Your Aunt Betsy Chicago
News.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1901-01-26
UN-cLAssIFIED.

"There is always story in circula-
ton about someone" says an ex-
change. "There is always conf
dental lie being whispered through
the neighborhood about some citizen
and everyone is admonished to say
nothing about it, and finally every
body knows it, but the one in ques-
ton. If you have a friend that is
made the target of town gossip it is
your duty to tell him about it, If
you keep still and allow your friends
reputation to be stained and tram
pied under foot you are doing him a
great injustice. We do not believe in
Matching up trouble for anyone and
we hate to see a man convicted of
crime in the minds of the people
without chance to explain the mat
ter. It would be a good thing if lies
we're left painted on the atmosphere
in which they were told and the liars
picture attached to them. There
wouldn't be SO many lies told, but
the atmosphere would be full of pic
lures which would bear the image of
some Of the seeming ssinted ones.
Oh, hypocricy, thou art stencil to
civilized communicated Dodge
Messenger.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1901-01-26


Once was young but now I am
old and have never yet seen q girl
that was unfaithful to her. mother
that ever came to be worth a ene-eyed
button to her husband. It is the law
of God. It isn't exactly in the Bible
but it is written large end awful in
the miserable lives of many misfit
homes. I'm speaking for the boys
this time. If one of you chaps ever
come across a girl that, with 3 face
full of roses says to you as shs comes
to the door, IT can't go for thirty
minutes yet for the dishes are not
washed" you wait for that girl. You
sit right down on the doorstep and
wait for her because some other fell
low may come along and carry her
off and right there you lose an angel.
Wait for that girl and stick to her
like burr to mules tail. Bill Arp.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1901-01-26
SECRETARY Hitchcock is a strong

SECRETARY Hitchcock is strong
advocate of Congressional legislation
for the irrigation of the arid lands OF
the West. In a letter to the House
Committee on Public lands, the Sec
reta1y urges the policy of public irri-
cation. taking the ground that vast
acreage, capable of supporting a
population of fifty million people,
should not be allowed to remain a
desert. In support of his argument
he cited the case of Egypt, which
has in recent years been practically
redeemed from a condition Of. bank
ruptcy by general system of irriga-
ton.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1901-01-26

The cities are of course behind the
proposition to leave the present con-
gressional districts as they are in
stead of re-districting them in order
to make PROVISION for the two addi-
tional congressman who haYe been
allotted to Minnesota. The whole
state should be re-districted. The
greatest changes in the boundary
lines of the districts will probably be
through the central portion of the
state, and no doubt some of the am
bilious statesmen of adjoining coun-
ties will be given an opportunity to
go to congress. In fact, it is to be
expected that the re-districting will
be undertaken with due regard for
the ambitions of these same incipient
statesmen.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1901-01-26
AMONG the possibilities. this
statesmen.

AMONG the possibilities, this il.
Tide Beers are now in no worse
straights than were the colonies
during the years of 1777 and 1878 of
the American Revolution. New York
and Philadelphia were then in the
hands of the British, CORVALLIS had
divided the southern and the middle
colonies, and Burgoyne was driving
a wedge south from Canada to divide
the middle colonies and New Eng
land. Tories were on every hand.
Yet the American forces were finally
victorious even against all these odds.
The only essential difference that is
to be noticed between the condition
of the colonies at that time and that
Of the Beers at the present time, is
thaG OF the apparent difference in the
people. The Americans were Eng
lishmen, and as such could meyer be
conquered on their own ground, and
when victorious we're able to build
up nation which by it's liberality
became welcome home for the best
of all parts of the earth. On the
answer to the question as to whether
the Beers are able to do the same for
South Africa depends the existence
in South Africa of British crown
colony or great free republic.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1901-01-26
IT is said that Senator Hanna has

IT is said that Senator Hanna has
a very creditable war record, al
though he never mentions it in talk
ing, and has not included it in his
biography in the Congressional Di-
rectory. He has been persuaded by
Gen. Rassieur, Commander in Chef
of the G.. A. R., to promise that he
would become a member of the G..
A. r.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1901-01-26

Boys with hats on the back Of their
foreheads and cigarettes and smutty
stories iu their mouths, are cheaper
than worn out horses, Nobody wants
them at any price. Men will not en-
ploy them and girls will not marry
them. They are not worth, their
keeping to anybody, and they will
never be able to keep themselves. If
any boy happens to read this who
answers to the description let him
take good, thoughtful look at him
self and then do what his conscience
says is the bert think to do. Battle
Lake Review.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1901-01-26
Ereauent VACCINATION.

Although almost absolute immunity
is secured for period Of six months
by vaccination, there is no certainty
that it's effects will continue beyond
that time. In the majority of cases it
does, but the interval for which this
additional benefit is enjoyed is variable.
Hence those who have studied the
matter most carefully recommend q
fresh operation If more than six
months have elapsed since the last one,
IL a person is liable to be subjected
to peril. as in time Of an epidemic. -
New York Tribune.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1901-01-26

The Army Reorganization bill
authorizes the President to enlist not
exceeding twelve thousand natives of
the Philippines for service in those
islands, and army officers think there
will be no trouble in getting as many
recruits among the natives as, it may
be deemed advisable to enlist. The
number is not likely to reach half of
those authorized, for while at least.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1901-01-26

SENATOR CLApP will take his seat in
the senate under a pledge to work
for an amendment to the federal con-
stitution providing for the election OF
senators by direct vote. If pledges
like thiswere exacted of all prospective
senators, the opposition of the senate
to the proposed constitutional amend
ment would soon be overcome.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1901-01-26

DFew people are aware that at very
recent debate between two strong teams,
one representing Columbia university, Of
New York, and the other representing the
University of Pennsylvania, on the question
of paying subsidies to American ships, the
former taking the negative and the latter
the affirmative of the proposition, the Penn
sylvanians won, and this notwithstanding
the fact that the three judges were free
traders and democrats, one being a very dis
tinguished ex-United States senator from
Delaware
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1901-01-26

DHowever uniformed on the subject of
American shipping the present generation
of Americans may be, the popularity Of the
question in our high schools, colleges and
universities insures grasp upon the sub
iect on the part of the young men just enter
ing active business life, that is quite reassur-
ing as to the future Of our mercantile, ma
rine. When the American people are thor
oughiy informed on any subject they are I'M
variably right
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1901-01-26

Ex-senator Hanna il. quoted as saying that
his mail contains each day number of re-
quests, ranging between half "a dozen and
dozen, from students in the high schools
and colleges and universities, for copies Of
his and other speeches on both sides of the
shipping question, in order that members Of
debating teams may familiarize them
selves with the arguments pro and con. The
subject is one Of the most popular debates
now throughout the country, and the results
of these debates, almost invariably favoring
subsidies, are extremely gratifying to Sena-
tor Hanna.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1901-01-26
No. vvhoIly Z Misfortune.

The Widow-Yes, Henry's death Is a
great loss to me, but am thankful for
one thing-he died before he could get
his patent perfected.
Sympathizing Friend Pardon me.
The Widow-You don't understand?
why. In that case. you know, all the
money he had would have gone sooner
or later. Boston Transcript.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1901-01-26

The Minnesota legislature wasted
no time from its regular business in
choosing a senator, it took only as a
Joke the candidate who conducted a
e'bar and buffet" campaign, and it
chose exactly the right man. What
state can show better record?
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1901-01-26

The Grand Forks Herald tells of
the following sad occurrence: While
singing love song under the win
dow OF his sweetheart's home, New
York beau shot himself, instead Of
waiting for some member of the fam
lily to do it,"
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1901-01-26
Messenger

A Eureka man, who shall be name
less here, like the most of us, is terri
bly, down on flies, says a Woodford
county Gill; paper. He has been
known to throw out cup of coffee
with three flies floating in it, and
when he finds flies in his syrup he be-
gins to buck right then and there, and
it takes four men to hold and make
him spread it on his pancakes. He
uses sticky fly paper to good effect,
and fairly gloats over the flies he
catches. But it is getting dark, and
we must hasten on with our story.
He placed two fly papers on. two
chairs and placed them near the win
dow. He came home late the other
evening, and what did he do. but
plump down in one of those chairs.
He got up and clawed at the fly
paper, without taking off his pants.
He took off his pants, and while tear
ing frantically at the fly paper, sat
down in the other chair. What fol-
lowed will forever remain private
history in his immediate family.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1901-01-26

In the sixteenth century it was crs
tomary in Germany to get up. at :
o'clock. dine at 10, sup at $ and go q
bed at =.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1901-01-26
Wh|y?

BECAUSE It gives better light tha,,
electricity or coal gas
BECAUSE It can be used a,,vxvl,ara
where articiciaf light is needed.
BECAUSE It is free from smoke and
smell. ~ N
sound.
BECAUSE It is the cheapest light
known except daylight, ~,
BECAUSE It is approved by the Und-
eTWrai is Bureau OF Chicago and
ated by Its USE y 49,
For Catalogue and prices. write
\, SHUTTING CO., MinneaDoIis,
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1901-01-26

Robert Burdette says: "There are
young men who do not work, my son,
but the world is not proud of them.
It does not know their names, even;
It simply speaks of them as. So and
Sos boys. Nobody likes them and
nobody hates them; The great busy
world does not know that they are
even there. So find out what you
want to be or do SOD, and take off
your coat and make dust in the
world. The buster you are the less
deviltry you will be apt to get into,
the sweeter will be your sleep, the
brighter and happier your HOLIDAYS,
and the better satisfied will the world
be with you.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-10-06
BRUNSWICK SOCIETY.

Brunswick, Ca, Oct. 5.-Miss Emmie
Scarlet has returned to her home at
Fancy Bluff, after visiting friends and
relatives in Macon and Forsyth.
Mr.. James Alfred Coates, cashier of
the Munson Line steamships, at Mobile,
is spending a ten days vacation trip
here, the guest of his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. George w. Coates.
Mrs. G. w. Coates and daughter,
Miss Rosa, have returned from a sum-
mer visit North.
Miss Roberta Cook of Darien, was
the guest of relatives here several days
this week.
The approaching marriage of Miss
Lydia LETTERS of this city, and Mr..
John Denham Tucker of Gainesville,
Fla, will prove a social event of
more than usual interest, not only here,
but in several cities in Georgia and
Florida. The wedding is to occur on
Wednesday next, at the First Methodist
Church in this city. Among those
who, will attend. are Mr.. and Mrs. w.
B. Denham of Savannah. Capt. Den
ham, superintendent of the Plant Sys-
tenn, is an uncle of the groom. Others
who will attend. are Miss Berta Wig
gins of Waycross, Misses Carrie Bal
ley, Lettie Girardeau of Monticello,
Fla, Mrs. Randolph Turnbull and
Miss Carrie Ellen Bird of Monticello.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joel H. Tucker. parents
Of the groom to-be of Monticello. Mr..
Joel Tucker of Savannah, will be the
best man. and the ushers will be Mr..
John Denham Bird of Jacksonville,
Mr.. John Bailey of Monticello, Mr.. R.
Ernest Dart of Brunswick, and Mr.
Edwin Dart of Brunswick. The bride
The Savannah morning news., 1901-10-06

Nova Scotia during the summer, was
Joined by Mr.. Walter Coney in Boston,
both returning during the week.
Miss NJ. c.. Johnson will return
Thursday from Asheville, n. Z.
Miss Jennie Cohen has moved to the
Casanova apartment house.
Mr.. and Mrs. Halle and Miss Cora
Halle are at 11S Hall street, east.
Prof. and Mrs. p. F. Brown from
Birmingham, Ala, will spend the WIN
ter at Mrs NJ. S. Cunningham on
Macon street, east.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Screven have
moved to liz Taylor street, east.
Invitations have been received from
Mr. and Mrs. B. ]. Cubbedge to the
marriage of their daughter, Miss Mag
gle Louise, to DR.. Bruce Postell Pow
ers, Wednesday evening, Oct. 8, at 1880
O'Clock, at the New Providence Baptist
Church, Guyton.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. B. Lester have re-
turned to the city after spending the
summer at their Beaulieu home.
Miss Virginia Ashley has returned
from Highlands, N. c., and is at SOs
Hall street, east.
The members of the Married Wom-
ans Circle were pleasantly entertained
with a blackboard ride to Thunderbolt,
followed by a fish supper at Bannons'
on Friday evening last, by Mrs. Henry
Schroeder and Mrs. s. l.. Outon in cele-
bration of their birthdays. The party
consisted of Mrs. Geo. Schroeder, Mrs.
NJ. Torch, Mrs. J. F. Hoffman, Mrs. c.
H. Monsees, Mrs. ]. d. Helmken, Mrs.
c. II. Konemann, Mrs. B. d. Rosen-
brook, Mrs. II. Lang. Mrs. ]. Wick
horst, Mrs. H. Schroeder, Mrs. S. l..
Outon, Miss Annie Schroeder, and Miss
Pauline Rosenbrook.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-10-06

Mrs. A. NJ. sagurs and Mrs. J. ].
MCCOY will arrive from New York or
the Chattahoochee, after spending the
summer in Chautauqua, Saratoga and
New York
Mrs. w. r. Matthews and Miss
Matthews returned Friday morning
from Tallulah Falls.
Mrs. Wallace Lightfoot and children
will leave during the week to join Mr.
Lightfoot in New York, where they
will spend the winter.
Miss Alice Richardson will leave dur
ing the week for Oliver. Ga, to visit
her sister, Mrs. c. S. Trowell.
Miss Elizabeth Cabell Ryals is al
East Orange, N. j., the guest of Miss
Margaret Potter.
Mrs. Henry Taylor and children have
returned from Blowing Rock. where
they spent the summer.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. S. Connerat left yes
terday for Hendersonville, where they
will join Mrs. o. c. Drew before GO
ing to Asheville, N. c.
Mrs. c. NJ. Gilbert and children have
returned from Concord.
Mrs. A. ]! Ives and family have re-
turned from Saratoga.
Mrs. F. F. Goddard will return next
week from Charleston.
Mr.. and Mrs. j.. Sullivan Bond who
have been at the Isle of Hope during
the summer have returned 10 the city.
Miss Edith Robinson, after a pleas
ant visit TO Miss Bertha Nussbaum in
cambridge, has returned home.
Miss Florence Adams has returned
from Medford, Mass.
Mrs. Thomas Glenn OF Spartanburg,
N G., is visiting Mrs. Robinson on
Waldburg street.
Miss Emma Coburn has returned
from visit in Chicago and New York.
Miss Kenta Peacock who has been
visiting Mrs. Harris on Gwinnett
street. east. has returned to her home
in Cochran, Ga.
Mrs. c. NJ. Chandler has moved to
109 West Thirty-eighth street.
The Misses Dupont returned last
week from a visit to New York and
Hartford, Conn.
Mrs. Montique is visiting in larry
town. N. j.
Miss Turner OF Atlanta is visiting
Mrs. Earle.
Mrs. Ryals, Miss Elizabeth Ryals and
Miss Louise Ryals will spend the win
ter at l24 McDonough street, east.
Mrs. S. p. Hamilton has returned to
the city.
Mrs. l. Krouskoff has returned from
Connecticut where she spent the sum-
mer.
Miss Mamie cOnsy, who has been in
The Savannah morning news., 1901-10-06

Anna Hopkins returned yesterday from
| Saluda-
Mrs. Merritt w. Dixon, after a
| pleasant visit to Saratoga, is now in
| Northampton, Mass.
Miss Helen Thompson has returned
from Tallulah Falls.
Miss Nellie Lyons, after a delightful
visit to the Misses Macdonald in Allan
ia has returned home.
Mr.. DR.. ]. A. Crowther returned DUR
ing the week from Virginia, where she
spent three months pleasantly.
Mrs. Arthur H. Neeson has returned
| to the city after an absence of three
months spent in visiting relatives and
| friends in Middle and Upper Georgia.
Mrs. Charles Barney and Masters
| Charles Barney and Pope Barney have
| returned from Columbus. Tenn.
Mrs. Vol Walker of Bluffton, who
has been visiting Mrs. William Henry
Schley on Huntingdon street, east, left
Thursday for New York.
Mr.. and Mrs, David wesson have
moved to 207 CASTOR street. east.
Mrs. Trezevant and family have re-
turned from visit in Durham, N. c..
Miss Mamie Trezevant will not return
until November.
Miss Leila Gordon has returned from
Waynesville, N. C.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. S. Bacon arrived
during the week from Hendersonville,
n. C.
Mrs. M. S. Baker is visiting Mrs. c.
N. Harper in Rome. Ga.
Mr.. Edwin Ansley Richmond is in
Atlanta on a short visit.
Mr.. Jacob Rauers and Mr.. Donald
Rauers have returned from a pleasant
stay In Saratoga and New York.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. Lucien Jones have
returned home after a pleasant summer
in New England.
Mrs. Theodore D. Kline left Wednes-
day for Admission, Ala, where she will
make her future home.
Mr.. H. H. Gilmer has returned from
New York.
Mrs. j. A. G. Carson left during the
week to join Mr.. Carson in New York.
Mrs. w. D. Krenson has returned
from Tallulah Falls.
Judge Falligant left Wednesday for
New York.
Mr.. Arthur We'll has returned from
Atlanta.
Mrs. Henry Levy has returned from a
visit in the North.
DIR. Underwood Cochran has return
ed from a pleasant visit in New York.
Miss Elizabeth McLaws is visiting in
Atlanta, where she will remain for
two weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walthour and Mr..
Lowndes Walthour are living in Jack
sonville, Fla.
Mr.. Jack Retzman, who has been
away since January in the West, has
returned home.