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The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-09-26
WERE ALL FULLY CLOTHED,
A Story Showing Mask Is Sometimes
as Good as a Bathing Suit.

A Story Showing a Mask Is Sometimes
as Good as Bathing Suit.
A party Of much-traveled men were
returning one hot night last week
from Manhattan Beach, when the con-
versation turned to the salt water
bathing customs of the countries they
had visited
An Englishman told how the women
of his native land took their dip apart
from the men and clothed in hideous
garments resembling nightgowns.
A Frenchman described the bare
legged frolics of the gay Partisan
women summering by the sea.
An American explained how the
sexes, absolutely unclothed, enter the
waters of Japan, with nothing but
bamboo rods to mark the more or less
imaginary line dividing the men from
the women.
"Ah," interposed the Englishman,
chow immodest!"
Eyes, perhaps" observed a Chris
tianized Turk, who was one of the
party, ''but in my country the men
and women do the same, except that
each man and woman preserves mod
esty by wearing white mask"
Suppose" said the American, you
should wish to battle without the
mask?"
"Ah," replied the Turk, you must
wear the mask-it is the bathing cos
tume!"-New York Sun.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-09-26
Tricks Of The Trade.

There are tricks, of course, in all
trades" said the man about town,
"and there are naturally more in the
trade of beggars than in most others,
but yesterday noticed a new one. A
sympath etc looking woman was walk
ing down Twelfth street toward Wal
nut when she was apparently horror
stricken to see ragged man eagerly
snatch crust out of the gutter and
devour it 'voraciously. She drew out
her purse Immediately, gave the man
a dollar and hurried away to avoid
further narrowing of her feelings. Her
destination was Walnut street car,
and while waiting for that she OBJ
served the ragged man still lott
erihg on the sidewalk below. He
glanced furtively about and then drew
another crust from his pocket and
cast it into the gutter Philadelphia
Press.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-09-26

Farmer Probably Thought 1t Cousin
of Bob Fitzsimmons.
Andrew Carnegie brings each year
from Scotland new collection of
Scottish stories. One Of last years
gathering concerns an ignorant
farmer.
This farmer, over glass of whisky,
sympathized one day with the COM
plants of an old friend of his. ped
dler. The peddler said the times were
always hard in Scotland; the people
had no money there; it was a poor
place to get along in.
What you say is true" the farmer
agreed. 'Why don't you emigrate to
Australia, lavish? Australias a grand
place, by all accounts"
1T used to be-" the other returned,
but it is SO no longer. Australia is
as overcrowded now as any other
land"
"The coast may be-" the farmer ad-
mitted, "but the interior I'm sure is
not. Go to Australia, lavish, and
push into the INTERIOR
"The INTERIOR" said the peddler
'There's nothing there but kangaroos. -
The farmer thought that kangaroos
were some foreign race of people.
"Well, Tavish," he said, reproachfully
isn't kangaroo's money as good as
any other man's?"
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-09-26
Car Damaged on Bridal Trip.

The Pullman company has made a
demand on F. P. Woolston of Denver
for 5000 damages to the sleeper in
which he recently made his bridal
trip. It seems that the car was cap
tured by Woolston's friends and deco
rated in a unique manner. Mems and
women's shoes and old horseshoes
and banners and things were nailed
to the windows of the Pullman
sleeper, inside and out. Nails were
driven into the car with as much
abandon as if it had been a picket
fence. When the sleeper got back to
Denver. from Ogden it is said that
it looked as if it had been the target
for Calling gun. It was taken out
of service and put in the shops, and
now the Pullman company is trying
to make Woolston pay for the repairs
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-09-26
Largest Handing Bell.

What is perhaps the largest hanging
bell in the world is to be seen in
Mandalay. This is the Mingun bell,
on the right bank of the Irrawaddy,
almost opposite the city of Mondalay.
This immense bell measures as fol-
lows: Height to crown, ~ feet; 81
feet high to the top Of the grif1n-like
monsters; diameter at the lip, 16 feet
3 inches; thickness Of metal from
inches to " inches. It weighs about
eighty tons and Is suspended on three
massive round beams of teak placed
horizontally the one over the other,
their ends resting on two pillars of
enormous size, composed OF masonry
and large upright teak posts. This
bell was cast ct the end OF the eight
eenth century under the superinteud-
enco zof the reigning king. .. ..' !
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-09-26
lE[Ultl0R|
Tor THE DHX'
Sallie and Willie.

Sallie and Willie.
Strange about giddy, young girls.
isn't it, Sallie?">
= How so; Willie?"
why, there's a girl in town who
used to boast that she was kissed by
President Grant when she was a baby
but she now declares it was President
Hayes who kissed her In few years
she will be claiming that President
Roosevelt kissed her when she was a.
mere child."-Roller Monthly.
Fortunate Reminder.
FNoah," exclaimed the grand olG
sailors wife, what are you shaping
att"
'Confound that mosquito" he an
swered. "I'll smash it yet, see if 7
DON'T
Henry w. Noah, what do you
mean? Have you forgotten that we
have only two mosquitoes in the ark?>
New York Herald.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-09-26
Useful Member to Have

Football Coach-But why do you in
sist on engaging that new fullback?
He has no reputation for good play. p.
Football Captain-No reputation for
good play? Why, you don't know
what you're talking about. His rec
ord last year was tWenty.seYen men
disabled 1--WE broken legs, six dislo.
Gated shoulders, ten injured spines,
and the other six he spiked 80 badly
they couldn't finish the season !! Gin
cinnah Commercial Tribune. u 5,ss !.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-09-26
The Price and the Room.

"HOw does your room suit you?''
asked the proprietor of the summer
hotel.
Il have only one fault to find with
it," answered the guest.
What is that?"
1T doesn't correspond with the,
price. Either the room ought to be.
better or the price less"
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-09-26
A Forerunner of Loouacitv.

There's no use for me to suggest
to my wife that it's time to go home
She's talk for two hours yet"
What makes you think SOP
Didn't you hear her remark when
she started the argument?"
mo. What was it?''
"She said, There's very little to say
on either side"
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-09-26

after investigating the case of my
friend Henpeck," observed the philoso,
p11er, II have arrived at the conclusion
that the only reason some men don't
get divorced is because they are
afraid they will be inveigled into mar
rying again."
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-09-26

A Japanese gentleman who has been
featuring at the University of Chicago
says his country could give us many
valuable pointers on marriage. This
may be true, but we guess Japan can't
tell us anything about the divorce
business.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-09-26

King Edward said at Belfast that his
highest ambition is to follow in the
footsteps of his mother. His mother
would have found it hard work to fol-
low in his footsteps once.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-09-26

If Sir Thomas Upton isn't careful
he will get himself into the Hobson
class. He has consented now to COM
pare photographs and decide which of
two, New York actresses is the more
beautiful.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-09-26
His SUGGESTION.

"Yes,' said the eminent investigator,
I'VE are probing the question deeply,
and think we are on the point Of find
ing something"
I'm that case," said the practical
politician somewhat nervously, would
it not be well to remove the probe and
insert it somewhere else?"
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-09-26

The New York man who has started
on search for himself is no worse off
than most of his brother men, very
few Of whom would recognize them
selves face to face.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-09-26

Author and publishers are not al
ways enemies. For instance, the will
of Charles Godfred Leland ("Hans
Breitman") bequeathes all the profits
from his works to his publisher, Mr..
Philip Welby.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-09-26

There is talk in Roumania of exclud-
ing Americans from valuable oil fields
that are being operated in the lower
Danube Valley. Evidently the Rou-
manians trust US not, lest we trustify
them.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-09-26
BridQet's Natural Alarm.

Bridget-O'n how to Fave, mum. Or
don't loike the snip of a dude that
does be calm On Miss Ethel.
Mistress-The Idea! He doesn't CALI
to see you-
Bridget know he don't mum; but
Ohm afraid some Of the neighbours
moight think he does.-Philadelph
Ledger.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-09-26

In these days of organization some
one should organize "the man who
rocks the boat" and draw up bylaws
providing that none put members may
be drowned.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-09-26

James Lane Allen describes one of
his heroines as having "the exquisite
ness of long past" Nevertheless,
We'll wager the sweet old girl would
never tell her age.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-09-26

One of the Vanderbilt boys has had
a man arrested and fined for running
his automobile too fast. Let some
good be said even of a Vanderbilt
when there is an opportunity.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-09-26

Now that some one has suffered
serious injury by swallowing a pin we
may expect an addition to the pure
food supply in the shape Of pre-.
digested pin.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-09-26

A youth who chases his inamorata
nearly 1000 miles, and ticks her
brother in order to have the girl for
his very own, deserves to get mighty
good girl.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-09-26

There is too much profanity in our
ordinary conversation" exclaims an
esteemed New York contemporary.
"Cut it out" That's right. And
shoot the slang.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-09-26
Alarmed Her.

Caprain-Do you notice that steam
yacht ahead? They are throwing over
bottles. 10 Ss.., ..H.s=
!; Fair Passenger (alarmed)-Gra.
fious! Is the yacht going DOWN. VI
Oaptain--No; but imagine cham
bagne is. @ s@ss Tx 2ts2 s s$E5
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-09-26

The Lady-Why, you told me yester-
day you would never show your face
here again?
: Gritty George-Well, yer see, mum,
l am like de great opera singers,
always have more den one farewell
appearance.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-09-26

The sovereign authorities Of China
have shown their appreciation of WI
Ting-Fang by promoting him to be
head office boy.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-09-26

And now the exasperating person
who rubs his hands gaily and says,
Great weather for corn" has his in
nings.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-09-26

New Jersey has berry-pickers'
famine. 1t seems to be impossible to
get enough people to do anything
nowadays, except write poetry.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-09-26
Wise Foresight,

=. "How does your nephew like it out
lin Kansas?'
\, HE likes it well enough, I guess
{He writes me that he's going to stay
there. He's got both tornado cave
land q flood tower on his farm. '-Chi-~
cago Tribune.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-09-26

Those people who get pinched in
Wall street will not find it necessary
to pay storage On the sympathy they
are getting
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-09-26

The man who never tips the waiter
may save little money, but he
doesn't know how good a real thick
steak is.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-09-26

Mr.. Austen Chamberlain is reported
to be engaged to an American girl.
Why should she want him? He has
no title.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-09-26

The man who boasts that he is the
head of his house is simply reckless
liar-NeW York Press.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-09-26

Generally when woman has been
married five years and her husband
tells her in the night that he loves her
she is dreaming.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-09-26

La Soufriere is putting and the peo-
pie on st. Vincent are wondering again
whether they had better move.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-09-26

If Mr.. schwab is, going to retire to
Philadelphia he must indeed have lost
interest in the activities of the world.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-09-26

Once there was girl who wouldn' t
believe men when they told her She
was pretty, but she was in book.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-09-26

The latest combine is the gunpowder
trust. People need to be careful how
they blow up that trust
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-09-26

Author Algy-What an absurd crea-
ture that Gayleigh girl is. When I told
her I was down here nosing round for
material and local color she asked me
if by any chance my pen name was
Piggy.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-09-26

It is cold day when some pugilist
does not develop new knockout blow,
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-09-26

That horse mackerel 10 feet long
and feet wide must be an automobile
mackerel.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1903-09-26

It is hard to realize that Gen. Cas-
sius M. Clay is really dead.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-02-18
THE COUNTRY TOWN.

rs common to sheer at the country town,
With It's quiet streets and its peaceful air.
8 here the little river meanders down
= 10 be lost in the broad. blue sea some-
where,
~ re who think we are fise are lost
- IN the roaring city that, like the sea.
a-llEa rs its ebb and flow. with its millions
~: tossed
= ~ bubbles robbed Of identity.
aere's Fellowship in the country town,
- with Its empty streets and Its spreading
*z trees.
where the country songbirds MARBLE down
maids as fair as man ever sees;
:. "aere the wind blows sweet from the fields
near by,
vi Where men know the names which their
e.: neighbors bear.
Where man Is missed when he's gone to
* lie: .r<
= With the peaceful ones who have ceased
Fssee are joys out there in tho country
Taat we Of the city may never learn.
r ehe rush for money and for renown.
confronting strangers where'er We turn!
-. wasn't Gods world serene and fair
?. IN the country town ere we came away7
-A1o wont 1t be sweet to sleep out there.
Ear from the city's roar. some day?
u. h1ser. In Chicago Record-Herald.-
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-02-18

"a CASE Of
ILl,-IUCk
BY BERNARD BARRY.

n THE little cottage on the south
1 ern slope of Telegraph Hill, Mia
was repeating many Aye Marias be-
fore an atrocious Autograph of the
Madonna. The fog-horn had been
growing all morning, and her father
and her lover were out with the fish
ing fleet. For every Ave she offered up
for Louis, the lover, she offered two for
1r father, the Padrone. Every one
connected with the fishing industry in
San Francisco knew the Padrone, and
his advice was the law of the fisher
men. Even those who had incurred
his disfavor at times bore him no ill.,
will, for the heart of that gentle, gray
haired giant was as soft as his biceps
were hard. Mia loved him as only a
Petted but unspoiled child could. Even
Louis was not half so dear to her as
the father-her method of praying
showed that.
Just at that time Louis and the
Padrone were greatly in need of
prayer, or perhaps, more material as
sistance. A tug-boat - certainly
steaming much faster than the half
speed prescribed by law for vessels
in the fog-had made matchwood out
of their little boat. Louis and the
Padrone plunged almost Simultaneous
ay into the cold water just in time to
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-02-18

avoid being entangled in the debris
The tug may or may not have re-
turned to investigate the damage. At
any rate, it did not find Louis or the
Padrone, who were left foundering
in the sea.
"Boots off, Louis" called the Pa
~drone, almost cheerily; eve must swim
till we reach the islands, or till the
fog lifts" He wanted to keep the
younger man from realizing how hope
less was their condition. In a short
time they Invested themselves of their
boots and their outer clothing, for
they were both good swimmers.
This way. The Farallones are this
way. Follow close, but save your
strength" said the Padrone. He was
completely lost, but there were vol
ames of confidence and hope in his
voice. The men struck out, breasting
the waves with strong, sturdy strokes.
They swan for several hours, but
the fog did not lift or thin in the least.
Louis began to tire, and the Padrone
heard his gasping for breath. Sour
age, boy, for Nita," he cried. But
Louis strength was fast giving out.
PUT your hand on my shoulder"
ventured the Padrone; 81 can tow you. -
NO." painted Louis; 81 cannot last.
Save yourself"
ut IS for Mia, boy. You must be
saved" said the Padrone, sharply;
sin the name of God, listen!-the
Breakers! There is land ahead"
The young man struck out desper-
ately, and the Padrone, swimming be-
hind, with one powerful arm, pushed
him forward, holding him by the hair
with the other hand. A heavy roller
caught the pair, hurting Louis up on an
exceedingly small area of sandy beach.
But the Padrone was not so fortunate.
He was dashed against high rock on
one side of the beach, and though he
managed to crawl over to Louis, his
left knee was painfully crippled. They
lay breathless on the sand for some
time. ss:>s &c 49, III *>@s-~ 49,. -.
Apparently they were in little
gully, with walls running perpendicu-
larly, and the floor sloping upward at
sharp angle. . q Il. . .-..
Holy Mary!" whispered the Pa
drone. Out of the mist above came
the sharp bark of the seal. Louis was
too much exhausted to realize what it
meant. But the Padrone knew. The
seals would soon become alarmed and
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-02-18
Avery- Enjoyable affair.

Bonde Hall was the ecene last Mon.
day evening Of one of the pleasantest
dancing parties ever given in this
city. The function was given by
Misses Kate and Julia Connolly, En-.
ma and Rachael Ellingson and Sophie
H. Olson, and some over forty guests
were In attendance. A program of
twenty numbers was danced, music be-
ing furnished on the piano and violin
by Miss Emma Dalheim and William
Frick. 49,,
The banquet hall had been trans
formed into q drawing room for the
comfort of the guests and presented
q most handsome appearance. It had
been carpeted for the occasion and
rich furnishings were used to good ef-
feet throughout the room. Very tasti-
" arranged 'tcozy corners" had been
provided and everything vas sugges-
tive OF comfort to the tired dancer.
A profusion of cut flowers was scat
tered about the rooms, and palms ard
potted plants. addeo much to the
beauty OF the scene. Large bouquets
OF American Beauty roses, Chinese
lilies and narcissus were placed on
the different tables.
About midnight an intermission was
taken, when elegant refreshments were
served. The dancing hours were from
9 to l, and when the hour of departure
arrived the guests left with the feeling
that their young lady hostesses had
given them most enjoyab evening.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-02-18
1533;||[!
RAILWAY
TlWE CARD,

No. Arr. Dep.
+. 12:45p pm. 2:3Op.m. Milaca to Browns Va011r
20Opm. 500 Am. Browns Valley u H1na6.
1l:O0pm. 1:O7 pm. St Paul to Winnfpe4VAf
Breckenridge, Fargo al
:~.- Grand Forks
10 4:362m. 4:30s.m. Winnipeg to St. PAU
~ 1:55pm. 2:l5p.m. St. Paul to 500 City, So
Falls and Yahkton
IL Els pm. e:2S pm. 500 City to St. PAm
Il u:5O m: 1901 p. m. st. Paul to SEQ City
~ 3:25 Am. 1886 am. 500 City to St Pail.
Italy except Sunday. No. and 10 Dax1R-
Daily except Sunday:
No. 242 East to S. Paul 6:k6 an.
No 255 West to Breckenridge. 6:O9 am
No A5 South to Garretson. -. so An.
No. 232 East to St Cloud. .. .3:5 pm,
Fer any information concerning the sexvtnn.
rates, schedules, etc., apply to
RIA. SANFORD, Local ARen&
Wlma1, Nina.
IL write to
FL. WHITNEY, 7Genl r. 4 p. Ax&.,
st. Paul, 1D>
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-02-18
Beautiful Locks Burned or.

Prof., Mommsen, whose flowing
white locks are conspicuous at all
the scientific gatherings in Berlin,
has lost almost all his hair. He
climbed on a ladder to the topmost
bookshelf of his library to get "a
volume and held candle too near
his head, with the result that his
hair caught fire. The professor. sue
ceeded in throwing the skirts of his
study-gown over his head and smoth-
cred the flames. His face was con-
siderably scorched and his locks were
partly consumed. The professor re-
marked to the members Of his family
who ran to his assistance: 1T IS all
over with my beauty. = n
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-02-18
For Sala.

Desirable fve-room dwelling with
necessary outbuildings, excellent wa.
ter, and about one acre of ground, ad-
joining G. E. LIENS place, Firs,
Ward. Best reasonable offer received
before April Is will be accepted.
Easy terms if desired. Address: a.
T. Thorson, Life-Saving Service
Treasury Department., Washington
u. G. 63-e
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-02-18
Whip for Female KleptOmanlacs.

London Truth tells of method
dealing summarily with female KEEP
tomaniacs of gentle birth, which is
followed in certain West End shops.
Every woman detected in the act of
shoplifting is given her option of be-
ing prosecuted in court or being
birched by the manageress, a person
specially selected for her ,biceps: The
birch is a formidable one. TN one
shop alone" says Truth, "2o women
have accepted the ordeal of birching,
in addition to two young girls of a
foreign nationality, who, in consid-
Grafton for their tender years, were
treated to a milder form of chastise-
ment." 49,
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-02-18
will Close at Seven o'cioek.

Will Close at Seven O'clock.
We, the undersigned merchants Of
Willmar, agree to close our resp: ctive
places of business at O'Clock %. m.
except Saturday evenings, after Mon.
day, Feb. %.
Peterson & Wellin.
P. 81. Roise & Co.
Johnson, Moline & Co.
Berkness, Peterson & Co.
Boyd, Crawford & Sandven.
Fridlund & Weedell.
Rodlun Shoe & Clothing Co.
John Johnson.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-02-18

! TO LET-One of the best business
locations in Willmar. Reasonable
terms to right party. Inquire of Dr..
G.. johnson. 5ftfb
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-02-18

WANTED-A man with family to
take charge OF stockfarm for a term
of three years, commencing March 1.
Inquire at this Office. If
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-02-18

Every price we quote represents the
best value obtainable for that price.
The Palace. I