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Willmar tribune., 1902-09-17

came nearly opposite to what is now
the foot of Twenty-ffth street. Here
big bowlder reaching out of water l2
or IA deep deep stooo forth like great
buttress. The barges touched at this
rock and upon it all Of the troops were
landed. Thus it became known as
Bradd4,ck rock"
Sailing between the piers of long
bridge myriad memories of the civil
war were recalled. Across this bridge
tramped hundreds of thousands of
men who have faded from the earth.
and become members of that "cloud of
witnesses" referred to by the author
of the epistle to the Hebrews. Over
on the Virginia hills were seen the re-
mains of the earthworks wherein
other thousands were located to de-
fend the capital city. Inside of 20 min
'utes we were sailing past the arsenal
grounds. Standing forth above the
trees is the tall mast from which the
flag floats. Right on thatspot stood the
gallows on which Mrs. Surratt and the
other conspirato tors were hanged for
completely in the crimes of Lincoln's
assassination and the attempts on the
lives of members of his cabinet.
Willmar tribune., 1902-09-17
Fc1r miller down The river, on ouy

:. =
Fc1r miller down the river, ON our
right, is Alexandria. ana looking ur
King street we can see the Marshall
house, where the gallant young Col
Ellsworth was killed. the spillinR of
whose blood thrilled millions of hearts
and filled the armies of the union with
young men anxious to avenge that
death. Back of Alexandria, rising
above the dense foliage which crowns
the hills, we see the cupola of Fairfax
seminary, where hundreds of devoted
young men have been prepared for the
ministry of the Episcopal church;
and where upwards of 10000 sick and
wounded union soldiers were treated
during the civil war, for the seminary
was used as general hospital for the
army of the Potomac for almost four
years.
On the left bank of the river is. the
site of Camp Stoneman, which was
known as the cavalry dismount camp
Willmar tribune., 1902-09-17
state of preservation is a foregone

state of preservation is a foregone
conclusion, and this elegant receptacle
is admirably suited to the purpose for
which it was designed. It is made of
light wood enameled white and having
the BRIDES initials in silver letters IA
the outside. A lining of .tufted white
satin is revealed on opening the box,
and locks of silver and white leather
straps fasten it. A photograph of the
wedding gown is often taken by the
modiste before sending it home and
making a collection of the photo
graphs of wedding gowns or any other
distinctive costumes is one of the pres
ent fads, the idea being 20 preserve the
pictures as mementoes for future gen.
erations and also as Illustrations of
present-day fashions.
Willmar tribune., 1902-09-17
His Little Deal.

'Ha, hal" exclaimed the summer
boarder; "you actually bought a
gold brick?''
YES" answered Farmer Corntos-
sci, as he took the specimen tender
ly and laid it on the mantel shelf.
"All the city folks that came here
expected to see one. 1t seemed like
they wouldn't believe I was a regu-
lar farmer unless 1 could show gold
brick. So I went to town and this
was offered me. I gave the fellow
500 in confederate money and Can
ada quarter, which is cheaper than 1
could have made one myself. Wash
ington Star.
Willmar tribune., 1902-09-17
PRESERVE WEDDING GOWN.
1lcpt by Many Women as a Memento
OF the Most Important Of
All Events

A. woman's wedding gown is seldom
worn except on anniversary occasions
after the day upon which the nuptials
are celebrated. Most woman regard
this garment as especially sacred and
take extraordinary means to preserve
It in all its pristine purity. The we'd
ding gown box is a, recent fad for the
weli-tc-do bride to adopt and it bids
fair to have quits vogue. That every
bride possessed Of any sentiment
wishes to keep her wedding gown in a
Willmar tribune., 1902-09-17
A Kentucky Conversation,

A Kentucky Conversation.
Mos strange case, cunnel," said
Maj. Giddley, looking up from his pa
per. "Hyuh's story about a pusson
down east who was undeh watch foh
half an hou', an was finally resusci-
tated by the doctahs afteh fo' hou's
wo'k."
"suttenly strange assented the
colonel pausing in tho preparation of
an appetizer, ''but, sui, yo' mus ac-
knowledge that it would have been ut
tehly impossible to hav> saved that
Pusson had he had the watch inside of
hlm.. 1t was only the fact, sub, that
the dange'ous element was on the ex-
terloh of his body that ena bled the doc
tons to fetch him to life again, suh."-
Baltimore American.
Willmar tribune., 1902-09-17
FalsehOOd and Truth.

The chap who Is a gifted liar
May oft amuse, yet rouse our ire:
But he who always tells the truth
Affects US like serpent's tooth.
=Philadelnhia Record
Willmar tribune., 1902-09-17
1t Was Ever Thus.

Some time after ten had been
counted the defeated pugilist revived
sufficiently to be interviewed.
II shall never fight again. he said,
''but the next time I get into the
ring with that slob I'll knock his
block off. I was fairly beaten, and
my opponent showed great skill and
treme endous hitting power, although
it was a chance blow and I was
doped."-Toledo Bee.
Willmar tribune., 1902-09-17
TW0 MiStakeA

INSTEAD of being a millionaire"
confidcd the young man at the sea-
side hotel to the beautiful heiress, Il
believe it is only honest, now that
we are engaged, for me to tell you
that am the floor walker at Catch
EN- & Skinem's dry goods emporium
in New York"
81 thought there was something
familiar about you," answered the
beautiful heiress. 81 am in the rib
bon department there" ."-Baltimore
American.
Willmar tribune., 1902-09-17
A Decided GumD.

Dora-Mr. Nicefello seems to have a
bad cold.
Clara-Well, it's his own fault.
When he called last evening he sat
down on a chair way off by himself,
although there was loads of room on
the sofa. Then, to give him an excuse
for moving, complained of the heat,
and opened the window behind him,
but there he stayed, like a gump, the
whole evening-N. Y. Weekly.
Willmar tribune., 1902-09-17
The Importance of Number.

"What do you regard as the most
important element of a young mans
education?"
"Arithmetic," answered Senator
Sorghum. "You can employ somebody
to do your reading or your writing.
But when it comes to figuring out ex-
penses or profits, you want to give the
subject your close personal atten-
tion."- Star.
Willmar tribune., 1902-09-17
Went as He Had Com

At the finish of football match re-
Gently youngster, in his hurry to get
out, scrambled over the paling that
surrounds the ground.
A burly policeman, standing by,
shouted to him as he was about to drop
outside: "You young rascal, why
don't you go out the way you came
in?"
$50 am,'' shouted the boy as he van
ished into the crowd.-Tit-Bits.
Willmar tribune., 1902-09-17
A Fortunate Mistake.

HeWltt-Gruet and his brother
were sick at the same time; they
was expected to live; in fact, the doc
tor gave both up.
Jewett-And yet both recovered?
Hewitt-Yes, owing to an acci-
dent.
Jewett-What was that?
Hewitt-Their medicines got mixed,
and Gruet took his brothers and his
brother took his.-Brooklyn Life.
Willmar tribune., 1902-09-17
Same Thing.

Bragg-Miss Pepprey acted as if she
thought I was conceited. Did she say
SO?
Miss Sharpe-No, she merely said
your greatest fault was your unlim-
tied credulity.
" Bragg-Indeed?
Miss Sharpe-Yes, she said you be-
ieved in yourself without sufficient
reason.-Philadelp Press.
Willmar tribune., 1902-09-17
His Epitaph.

Here lies one who for fifty years,
Appreciated natures bounty;
For, though a little man, he was
The biggest eater in the county.
CHICAGO Tribune.
Willmar tribune., 1902-09-17

George-Your father asked me if
l thought could support you in the
style to which you have been accus-
toned.
Mabel-What did you say?
George-I said I could, so long as
my credit was good.-Chicago Amer
ican.
Willmar tribune., 1902-09-17
A Waste of Breath,

Miss Kulcher-You can always tell =
woman who has enjoyed the benefits
of higher education. ~- r. u
Mr.. Crabbe-Not much! You can't
tell her anything; she thinks she
knows it all.-Catholic Standard and
Times.
Willmar tribune., 1902-09-17
VALUABLE ADVICE,

81 say, doctor, what would you adj
wise man to do who has q bad case
of neuralgia"
II would advise him to pay a doc
tor three dollars for prescription"
|!-Chicago Tribune
Willmar tribune., 1902-09-17
The Princes Picture.

Gov. Van SAINT received a photo
graph of Prince Henry of Prussia.
The Photograph is in buff leather
frame with gold border, ornamented
with the. monogram H." and the
coat of arms of the house of Hohen-
zollern. The photograph was sent to
the governor through Consul Zaepf-
fely of Chicago, and is personal gift
from Prince Henry in recognition of
the part taken by Gov. Van SAINT in
erV
Willmar tribune., 1902-09-17
Their Adv0nfaKea,

The clouds float airily all day;
The Zephyrs sport upon the lea:
The ripples pass their time al play;
The brooks go singing to the sea,
While I work on-and that's the way
Those things are different from me.
Chicago Record-Herald.
Willmar tribune., 1902-09-17
The Gauge of Fun,

did he have good time on his
vacation?"
did he? Well, say! If you could
see the blisters on his hands and the
way his nose is Feeling you wouldn't
ask any such foolish question:
Brooklyn Eagle.
Willmar tribune., 1902-09-17
What the Goat Said.

Miss Nora once wore fedora
AS bright as the light of Aurora,
A goat passing by
Said, when it caught his eye:
I'D adore a feed Ger fedora"
Princeton Tiger.
Willmar tribune., 1902-09-17
Parachute Didn't Work.

Jacob Hoffman, an aeronaut at the
state fair grounds, fell 400 feet while
making the ascension in a high wind
He struck on lumber pile, shatter-
ing his left leg between the knee and
ankle, seriously injuring his back and
sustaining internal injuries. He was
taken to St. Joseph hospital in St.
Paul, and the physicians say that he
stands a good chance of recovering.
The parachute failed to open.
News In Brief.
Health Commissioner Hall thinks it
would be a good idea for the state
dairy and food commission to follow
the example of the Illinois pure food
commission, and establish an inspec-
ton of soda water fountains.
Fire destroyed the Chicago, Mil
waukee & St. Paul railway station at
Ramsey, the crossing point of the
Iowa & Minnesota and Southern Min
nesota divisions, delaying traffic on
both divisions for five hours.
The iron ore shipments up to Sept.
I show an increase of 3,011,546 gross
tons over last year.
Charles Allies, clerk at Foley was
robbed of $3.50 and gold watch. He
was about to be married and had the
money about him to make purchases.
This fact was no doubt known to the
thieves.
Hattie V. Goaseline was found dead
In her room at Minneapolis. A bottla
of carbolic acid was found in the
room and indications point to sui
eide.
Lyman P. White. known as the
father of Brainerd, is dead. The In
dians throughout that entire region
called him the big White Father -
as he was man Of powerful framo
and was six feet in height.
Willmar tribune., 1902-09-17
Real Estate Value.

The assessed valuation of real es-
tate in Minnesota for 1902 will be
$63O,000,000 in round figures.
This is an increase in round figures
of $14O,O0O,0OO during the past two
years.
In 1900 the state board of equaliza-
ton fixed the valuation of realty in
the eighty-two counties of the state
at $490,537 ,617. Returns to the state
auditor from seventy-five of the eigh-
ty-two counties in the state show the
realty valuation to he $3.50, ,566.
Willmar tribune., 1902-09-17
Matter of Form.

~Does she wear corsets through ne
cessity?"
'tNo. It's merely matter of FORM -
-Pittsbur0 Press.
Willmar tribune., 1902-09-17

"Economize, my boy-economize-
II yer wants to get on. See this zero
bit . soap-l've 'ad it for -
months!"-Ally Sloper.
Willmar tribune., 1902-09-17
HeRSian FlY.

State Entomologist F. L. Washburn
is sending out letters to farmers set
ting forth the best methods of fight
ing the Hessian fly, which is reported
to be increasing at an alarming rate.
The methods are burning the stub
BILE when possible; plowing the stub
BILE in such a way that the stray is
completely turned under, and burning
all screenings and litter about the
threshing machine except the straw.
Willmar tribune., 1902-09-17
Quite Unbiased.

A Texas judge was robbed of a
horse not long ago and the thief,
being apprehended, was brought be-
fore him for trial. The Judge eyed
the prisoner with deep satisfaction
for minute or SO and then delivered
himself thus:
lowing to personal prejudice, the
court will not hear this case. 1t will
be tried by the bailiff, who will find
a verdict in accordance with the
facts.
I'm the meantime" added his
honor, impressively, 1.-The court will
go outside and prepare a rope and
pick out good ee."-Chicago jour
nal
Willmar tribune., 1902-09-17
Recognized 1t.


And the brigands," said the man
who was telling the story, latter writ
ing me several letters demanding a
ransom for my wife, sent me lady
finger as proof that they really held
her captive"
'Terrible! Terrible!" sighed his
hearers.
"Yes, wasn't it?' he blithe'y said.
She got them to let her t1y several
other things, but they soon sent her
home and gave up all thought of ran
som, for they couldn't stand her cook
ing at all. But as soon as they sent
that lady finger I knew it was her
work. 1t was hard as a rock, and had
brlgand toothmarks all over it."-Bal.
tlmore American.
Willmar tribune., 1902-09-17
New Grades.

The state board of gruin appeals
held a session in the Corn Exchange
Minneapolis, for the purpose of maxi
ing the customary revision of the
standard gradings for the year.
There were but three unimportant
changes made. In the clause relat-
ing to the grading of rye, the word
"dirty' is stricken out, making the
conditions for No. as follows: "All
rye slightly damaged, slightly musty,
or for any other cause unfit for No. 2,
shall be graded as No. 3.
In mo grade" rye, the word Eek
ceedingly," when qualifying "dirty,"
Is stricken out. One change was
made in regard to No. 1 flax seed,
which hereafter must be Northern
grOWa
Willmar tribune., 1902-09-17
MINNESOTA NEWS.
High School Award.

The state high school board held
its annual meeting in President
Northrop's Office. It was decided for
the present to postpone consideration
OF the Waverly school as a sharer in
the distribution, among the various
high and graded schools of the state,
OF funds amounting to 100000.
Besides determining the list of
schools, appended below, to receive
a share in the distribution of this
years funds, resolutions were adopt
ed urging upon boards of education
the necessity of paying salaries of
$500 or more to secure capable gu-
perintendents.
The following schools were placed
on the high school list to participate
in the present distribution of state
aid:
Bemidji, East Grand Forks, Foss-
ton, Herman, Hopkins, Lamberton,
Pelican Rapids, Perham, Pine City,
Two Harbors, Virginia, Winthrop.
State aid for special work in the
common branches was granted to AL
bert Lea, Hastings, Luverne, Red
Wing, St. Paul (Training School) and
Winona.
The following schools were added
to the present list of graded schools,
each to receive $4OO.
Audubon, Battle Lake, Beardsley,
Buffalo, Lake Burtrum, Butterfeld,
Byron, Claremont. Franklin, Gibbon,
Granada, Hokah, Kerkhoven, Lester
Prairie, New York Mills, Rockford,
St. Paul Park, Spring Grove, Taylor's
Falls, Twin Valley, Tyler, Walnut
Grove, Willow, River. Wood Lake,
Willmar tribune., 1902-09-17


A kidnapping is reported to have
taken place in front of Yerxa's store
on Nicollet avenue, Minneapolis, at 3
o'clock in the afternoon. A child of
Z years was in buggy with two lit
tie girl companions.
The mother was not far away when
a man, indefinitely described by the
little girls left behind as having a
black mustache; came up and said
the girls mother wanted her.
The girl got out of the buggy and
the man led her away. The mother
was greatly worried when she came
back.
A crowd gathered quickly, but no
trace of the little girl could be found
in the crowd.
The girl was found later in the
outskirts of the city.
Willmar tribune., 1902-09-17

lCAlu CCHLu1ys OAlH CACdtdLcu,
mound was supposed to date from the
bronze age.
Large veins of rich iron ore are re-
ported to have been discovered at
Vadso, in the far north. The ore
was found to contain fifty per cent
| of iron.
On December s, the 10th birthday
! of Bjornson, permanent endowment
! fund of some kind will be raised in
memory of the great bard.
Won Often, painter, met Munich,
another painter, on the market-place
| at Aasgaardstrand. The former call
| ed the latter loafer, which attention
Munich rewarded by giving Won Often
a sound thrashing then and there.
| Col. H. r. Gruner, who is so years
| old, walked to the summit of Veslef-
jeld $4,000 feet high), in Jotunhei-
men, this summer. He made the trip
in 7 hours, while young people gen-
orally need about hours.
Bjornson is said to have finished a
| new book, but our authorities dis
| agree as to the name of it.. One thing
is certain, however, namely, that it
is drama of considerable length.
If department cf commerce and
| industry is established the old de-
partment of the interior may be abol-
/ ished.
A young peoples rally at Jahren
railway station was attended by 2,ooo
persons, mostly young people. Mr..
Lovland, member of the cabinet,
spoke on Henrik Wergelsnd, "the
first and the greatest Of the first
fruits of an independent Norway
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MILO.

The people hardly know Jesse
Bemis since he visited the barber
shop and got a clean shave.
AL NUM- and sister, Anna, of
Princeton attended the funeral of
Walter Bemis last Sunday. Laura
and Minnie Huegins, cousins of
Walter, were also present.
Mrs. Jennie Youman surprised
her many friends and neighbors
last week when she returned home
from her short visit at Henning,
and informed them of her mar
riage to Mr.. Allen at Henning
Aug. 5th.
Little Walter Bemis, the thir-
teen-year- old son of Mr.. William
and Jane Bemis died last Friday.
He had undergone an operation for
appendicitis, but the case was
hopeless. The remains were taken
home Saturday and the funeral
was held in the Methodist church
on Sunday, the funeral sermon be-
ing preached by Rev. Chas.
Fletcher. Little Walter was laid
to rest in the Estes Brook ceme-
terry.
SUSAN.
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GERMANY.

All the crops are getting along
nicely.
All the farmers are busy stack
ing their grain.
Mr.. A. G.. Larson was in this
vicinity last Sunday.
Chas. Sleeves is very busy paint
ing Louis Rust's house.
The Harrington brothers went
to the river fishing and brought
back some fine fish. Good boys.
The Germany boys will cross
bats with the Greenbush team next
Sunday on the Germany diamond.
Hiram and Fred Horning have
been up on the big bog haying
and they say that they have some
fine hay up.
There was quite a crowd of
young as we'll as old attended the
ball game between Germany and
Spencer Brook.
New ANGELICA.
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till about 2 A. NJ, and report a
good time.
Rev. Raymond of Cove, passed
through Lawrence Sunday, on his
way to the saw mill where he held
evening services.
Mrs. McCulla of Chicago, left
Lawrence for home last Friday af-
ter spending a delightful vacation
of two months in the ''Pines.'
A man from Brainerd brought
down 100 bottles of brandy
favored with cayenne pepper, and
expected to do a big business with
the Indians during the council at
Lawrence. He was attracted to
to the wharf by the whistle of the
Queen Anne and when he returned
to his rig his strong whiskey had
eloped with the Indians. He saw
the laugh was on him and i'm
mediatel " hit the trail for Grow
Wing county.
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cago is visiting with Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Anderson.
Herman Kruche made a flying
trip to the cities last week, return
ing Monday. 49,.
Religious services were con-
Quoted both at the church and
school house last Sunday.
The ladies of the Aid Sewing
society will give an ice cream
social at school house No. Q in
district No. - on Saturday even
ing, Aug. 23rd. All are invited
to come.
The Woodland Brook nine
crossed bats last Sunday with the
North Germany nine. The game
was played on Dalchow's meadow.
Six innings were played and the
score was ten to five in favor of
the Woodland Brook team.
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ONAMIA.

Ed. Claggett and wife drove
through town Sunday on their way
to Vineland.
Mrs. S. P. Jordan went to Min
neapolis Thursday owing to the
serious illness of her father.
The heavy winds lately have de-
layed the crew picking up the
scattered logs on the big lake.
The Cove base ball nine came
down and thrashed the ground
with the Onamia boys Sunday.
Score % to s.
Mrs. Miller's little boy twelve
years of age is dangerously sick
and not expected to live. Mrs.
Miller and children are visiting at
Adolph Olsen's.
Owing to the way the stage runs
between Cove and Vineland, mail
will 60 quicker by way Of Milaca
and Brainerd. 1t is a case of the
mail service being spoiled to please
some stage driver.
The Indians all went to Law
renee to meet the government
agent but the agent did not come
so the Indians returned to their
homes disguised. Whoever is re-
sponsible for such work should be
made to suffer for it.
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