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Willmar tribune., 1904-08-03

Several cases of diphtheria occurred
at the Karlskrona barracks, and two
soldiers died.
At Bramstorp, Kronoberg Ian, is a
peat factory to which the government
has loaned $4,000 out of the fund
esta ablished for the advancement of
the peat industry.
P. P. Waldenstrom has resigned as
member of the city council of Cafe
after service of twenty years.
The Stromnes Lumber company has
donated $13,500 to N. D. Qvist in rec
ognition of his services as manager
of the affairs of the company for 33
years.
The Stockholm Young Peoples So
cial-Democrat club has passed a reso-
luton urging their party to begin
missionary work among the farm Ia
borers in the vicinity of Stockholm.
About 400 Bohuslan fishermen have
received instruction in navigation dur
ing the past two years, and 1O1 of
them have passed examinations and
A~~NA'Su SSA oAANoCOo. AC PldCLANoA
results are gratifying.
A collection of some of the most
popular Swedish songs has been pub
lished for use by the rifle clubs.
Two moose were standing on the
track when railway train passed
Neglinge moor, near Erstavik They
did not mind the whistle, and the
train was slowed UP so as not to in
jure the protected game. AS the en-
gine came close up to them the roar
ing steam made them step off from
the track. But when the train quick
ened it's speed they started off in the
same direction as if they were en-
gagged in a race with the train. The
fireman being afraid that the animals
might get hurt in spite of the careful
ness of the engineer, threw a chunk
OF coal at one of them, which sudden
ly stopped them so that the train
could proceed.
Willmar tribune., 1904-08-03
DENMARK,

Copenhagen, July 23.-Professor
Schou, body surgeon to King Chris
tian, was summoned this morning to
Schwerin, where the king is staying.
Professor Schou left before noon.
A silver seal which is 500 years old
was found in beet field in Hvalso.
The finder is a married woman, and
she gave what she took to be worth
less trinket to her children to play
with. But minister happened to see
it, and he soon ascertained that it
once belonged to Bishop Peder Jen-
sen Lodehat, who was confidential
friend of Queen Margareta.
Copenhagen, July 25.-King Chris
tian arrived here today from his visit
to Schwerin, capital of the grand
duchy of NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. He
has recovered from his temporary in
disposition and looks remarkably well.
The maritime court of Copenhagen
has passed the remarkable resolution
that the trial of the parties response
BILE for the wrecking of the steamer
Norge is to be secret affair. Many
newspapers express their indignation
at this arbitrary ruling.
Willmar tribune., 1904-08-03
MAXIt1ITE DEADLY EXPLOSIVE

Maximite differs from dynamite, lyd-
dite, nitroglycerine, guncotton and 9TH
er highly explosive compounds In that It
10 less easily exploded, and, therefore.
much safer 70 handle and carry aboard
. war vessel. according to writer IN
st. Nicholas. It is also more deadly in
It's work, for Z shell loaded with It does
not explode until after it has penetrated
or become Embedded in the object at
which it was aimed. BY very thorough
tests at Sandy Hook, the United States
7 government testing and proving ground,
maximite has excelled everything thus
tar discovered as q powerful explosive
q for projectiles. In every detail II met
The reQuir ok the government w.
1 Tor It had very high Explosive power,
and did not lose this force ~ being kspt
Willmar tribune., 1904-08-03

now scraped good with the wooden razor,
then seized and thrown with q bounce
and splash into the tank.
One after another were victims
brought in. Some were the subjects OF
much advice and warning from Father
Neptune, and to some were given double
doses of lather and shampoo.
The ranks on the upper decks were
noticeably depleted. Some, who, in a
spirit OF fun and bravado, had appeared
IN paJamas, we'll wrapped about in trail
ing bath gowns, were suddenly seized
with the idea that the hot sun made
their heads ache. The cabins were filled
with industrious young men reading,
writing in their journals or studiously
making out various accounts
Flour paste-tomato catsup and splash
ing baths with the full power of the fire
hose turned upon one, are trifle rapid
for the taste of the gilded youth.
3elow stairs, however, the fun lost
nos&ing of its flavor, and when in grew
| lous accident the man in charge of the
nose would turn a flood across the upper
deck the laughter was all the louder and
but few Woked askance.
But now the simple deck hand or tho
unWary passenger is not enough-in
| goes one OF the under officers, uniform,
brass buttons and all. That was going it
a little strong, however, and reprimand
was sent below.
Suddenly there appeared, walking
| SedatelV toward vonno mon wall
known to ALL
| He was travelling around the world as
a finish to his education and, although
accompanied by tutor who filled the
double duty of friend and mentor, he
was always anxious to Investigate every
thing for himself.
This inquirlng turn of mind had al
ready led him into disaster in the smok-
ing room where he had insisted upon
learning to play bridge and poker.
AS soon as his mild, pleasant counten-
ance appeared at the turn of the pass
age, the same thought struck every one.
1t was pity, but it was too good q
chance to miss.
Mr.. Eversham, for that was his name,
had been taking his ofternoon nap, he
was as regular as baby about his hours,
and had just come out.
Father Neptune walked gravelJ up to
the astonished youth and taking him
by the hand led him forward and onto
the platform. AS he turned to face the
deck he saw the laughter-strickenc crowd
looking down upon him and woke to
Willmar tribune., 1904-08-03
Smugglera.

Special agents of the treasury de-
partment have unearthed systematic
scheme OF smuggling along the North
ern Minnesota border near RAINY lake
and vicinity.
While nothing official is given out, it
is learned that Canadian manufactured
articles, including hardware, clothing
and other wearing apparel has been
smuggled into Minnesota and sold to
country people at prices much less
than they can purchase the same class
OF articles on this side of the border.
1t is claimed that two or three profes-
sional smugglers from New York and
several Canadian brokers promoted the
enterprise and they are soon to bs tax.
en- up to justice.
Willmar tribune., 1904-08-03

Of all those who had never paid this trib-
ute to his kingdom.
About half-past two all the passengers
assembled as far forward as possible on
the upper deck, ready for the fun, though
some Of the boys and men appeared to be
somewhat nervous.
It was the first time for great many
Ind the tales which had been banded
about during several preceding days
did not tend to reassure the spirit of the
timid.
A huge canvas tank was placed in the
bow of the boat on the lower deck and
piling forward there to see the fun were
most OF the second-class passengers.
Directly three o'clock, or six bells, was
sounded, out Of the narrow stairway
leading down below came strange and
motley crew.
One huge fellow, dressed in a suit Of
white, with an immense gingham apron
and a great cap on his head, came out
brand1sh1ng razor, but such razor,
each part must have been fully three feet
long, the blade was broad and cory and a
more fearful looking weapon l never
saw.
With him were two assistants. One
carried large pail and long handled
brush. The pail was filed with some
white mixture.
The other assistant had mammoth
bottle Of some fiery red fluid.
These three went quickly to work to
prepare for operations, an old bench was
placed on one side Of the tank and
= small platform erected near it.
Suddenly arose shout and with a
bound Father Neptune was before US. l
would have known him anywhere. A
great long beard Of what appeared to be
tangled sea werst, a flowing mop Of red
dish hair surmounted by glittering
crown that surely stood a good foot
high.
He wore long black slicker and high
boots and in his hand a great pair OF
binoculars.
These he used great deal and seemed
to be quite proud of, though to the critical
eye they strangely resembled couple
of wine bottles lashed together.
Upon this trip he was accompanied by
Mrs. Neptune, or Mother Neptune, sup
pose she should be called.
This august dame was most coquet-
tishly garbed in flowing robe Of light
blue muslin, great chains hung round her
Willmar tribune., 1904-08-03

the sense that something was about to
happen. 1t was in vain, however, that
he struggled, the hoary monarch held
him with grip Of steel.
Young man." the hoarse voice stern-
ly said, prepare to meet thy fate"
The man fairly blanched, he had not
seen the previous performances and had
With heavy tread the barber advanced
and pulling large handkerchief from
his pocket started to blindfold. Ever
sham. This was too much, with a roar
of rage he broke from his prosecutors
and dashed for the stairway, the burly
queen was directly in his path, however.
and there was no escaping those out
stretched arms.
Holding the struggling man tight to
her breast she carried him, swaying gent
ly, as if embracing huge baby. Ad-
vancing amid hysterical shouts of laugh
ter she placed him, head down, in the
tank.
this erstwhile lamb as he clambered
dripping from the water and made his
way below.
Mother Neptune stood for moment
by the tank after disposing Of her VIC
tim, but it was moment too long-such
an opportunity was not to be lost, and
in she went; shattered illusion, curls
went floating in one direction, the splen-
did crown in another, while from the
depths rose close cropped head and a
heavy and alas unmistakbable mascu-
line voice shouted anathemas upon tho
tormentors.
Down with the tyrant, in with tho
old man Of the seal" perfect tumult Of
voices now and gales of laughter as sew
eral sturdy fellows rushed at Father
Neptune. But with 4 long run and
high jump, into the tank he went 10
join his leige lady.
Bedlam had let loose, all were in now,
the barber diving from the bulky head.
razor in hand, splashed into their midst
and showered all those still standing by.
Tired with laughing, drenched with
sousing sent "accidently" across the
decks, one after another made his way
below.
Not often does 1t fall to the lot of COM
mon mortals to be entertained at the
court of a reigning king, and it is safe to
say that none of those present on this
jovial occasion will ever forget their
sojourn with the king of the waters
old Father Neptune.
ANNA H. CLARK ::
Willmar tribune., 1904-08-03

. long time: yet it could be safely
handled. a. 1t would not explode frsm
any shock except that Of the cap made
especially for that purpose. Moreover.
the shell loaded with maximite could be
safely fred from big guns at high veluc-
ity and would Withstand the far greater
shock Of piercing the heaviest armor-
plate before exploding.
Willmar tribune., 1904-08-03
Found on aLop.

Men employed on the Shevlin-C Car
penter boom, Minneapolis, were sur
priced, when they started to work, to
discover women desperately hanging
to log. She was Immediately rescued
ana removed to the city hospital
further than volunteering the infor-
nation that her name is Jessie Shorley,
the woman refused to explain.
1t was learned from different persons
living on Plymouth avenue that a
woman answering to her description
was seen to walk out on Plymouth ave.
nue. bridge at about 2 o'clock, but the
workmen employed on the east end OF
the bridge aver no woman crossed at
such an early hour of the morning.
Willmar tribune., 1904-08-03
GOSSIP FROM:
SCANDINAVIA:
FINLAND.

It is not know at this writing where
the Russian government is going to
send the Finnish university profess
sors that were suddenly taken to St.
Petersburg. The president of the
university went to St. Petersburg
shortly after the professors were TAX
en- there. It is not known whether
he went of his own choice or was
summoned by the Russian authori-
ties. One of the professors was
guarded on the journey to St. Peters
burg as though he had been very
dangerous criminal.
Willmar tribune., 1904-08-03
A llNE TREE SHILLING.

America This coin, which was made O!
a mixed metal that resembled brass, OBJ
tanned quite wide circulation. In 1877
there was in circulation In Connecticut
a private or unauthorized coinage known
as the CRANKY of Higly token. There
were various devices in the Higly token: Z
deer surrounded with this legend, "Value
Me AS You Please" q group Of ham.
mers and the words, Il Am Good Cop
per-" a broad ak and x Cut My Way
Through" again deer with the words
THE Value of Three-Pence; hammers
and "Connecticut, 1897" In 1855 Yer.
mont issued the copper one cent. and the
following year copper was coined in New
Jersey. Massachusetts in 178e estAb-
lished mint to coin gold, silver and COP
per, but no gold or silver was coined in
this mint and it's coinage was shortly
discontinued.
Immediately at tho close Of the revo-
lutionary period need was felt for state
coinage, and divers coins were issued
by the respective commonwealth. What
is known as the Georgia cent bore a fis-
ure representing Liberty standing be-
hind barrier of 13 bars; Vermont SYM
bolized the spirit of the day in her coin
age, one piece of money bearing the
words Independence and Liberty" an
other the sun rising over the mountains
with, on the reverse, Latin words mean
ing fourteenth STAR" New York liked
the combination Virtue and Liberty" !"
and another Of her many coins bore q
figure of Justice on the diverse and an
eagle on the reverse.
The early coins and tokens showed tho
popular feeling toward Washington,
1nnumerable ones having figures meant
Willmar tribune., 1904-08-03
Paternal Appreciation.

did you ever read tho writings Of
Marcus Aurelius?"''. ms s.>.>. -
Il looked 'em over once" answered
Mr.. Cumrox. '"'But after hearing COM
mencement addresses by three OF my
DAUGHTERS It Doesn't seem to me that
there is much left Tor Marcus Is say,''''
sht.'..ton ..s.55
Willmar tribune., 1904-08-03
4 Good Jewel Gone Wrong.

q 0UUQ jewel 0Oue "TUUS.
Flossie-Do you consider an opal
ring unlucky?
Lulu-Of course; when the other girl
gets it.-Cincinnati Commercial Tri-
bune.
Willmar tribune., 1904-08-03
MINNESOTA NEWS.
Low Rates.

Inc department commander of the
u: A. 4. has secured the low rate Of
$25.75 from the Twin Cities for the
round trip to the national encampment
to be held at Boston during the week
OF August Is. This official headquar-
ters train will leave Minneapolis Sat-
uroay, August 13, at . a. M, and St.
faul at 9:35 a. m. The train will be
made up of Pullman standard and
tourist cars, and go through to Boston
without change, via the Chicago &
northwestern, Michigan Central, New
York Central and Boston & Albany
roads. At Niagara Falls a stop of
three hours will be made Sunday aft
ernoon. The train is scheduled to
reach Boston at 2 a. m. Monday morn
ing, August Is.
Willmar tribune., 1904-08-03
An Old Relic.

A relic Of the fifteenth century in
the shape of a pony cannon has be-
come one of the valuable possessions Of
the University of Minnesota through
the generosity of Captain Stacy of Ft.
Smelling and Major George Il. Morgan,
commandant of the University Cadet
corps.
The feldpiece was brought from the
PHILIPPINES by Captain Stacy. He pre-
sented it to Major Morgan, who in
turn decided to make it a part of the
university museum. It weighs $50
pounds and was in all probability used
in the early days of Castilian conquest
and settlement of the islands
Willmar tribune., 1904-08-03
THE ROSA AMERICANA PENNY

to be portraits of the Father of his Coun
try; and in 1888 there were issued four
varieties Of the Washington Independ-
ence tokens, and following the Euro
pean custom Of placing representation
of the head Of the country upon the ma
tion's coins, the bust of Washington was
used on the American mintage. There
were coined the famous Washington
cents and Washington half-dollars and
a great many less known coins.
In 1886 congress decided upon the fol-
lowing coins; the gold eagle, the half
eagle and quarter-eagle; the silver dol
lar, half-hollar, quarter-d dollar, dime and
half-dime; the copper cent and half-cent.
The first United States mint was estab-
lished in 1892, and 1893 is the date of the
first United States coinage. The first
issue from the national mint was the
cent which bears the admonitory words
Mind Your Own Business" and, per-
haps because of the advice, called the
Franklin cent. Tho first silver coins OF
the American series were issued in 1894;
a dollar, half-dollar and half dime.
One of the rare United States coins ia
the silver dollar Of 1904. That the 1904
dollar should be SO rare is something OF
a mystery, as 1850 were coined. Two
explanations are given: that part of this
large issue was included in the mintags
OF 1906: that vessel bound for China
with almost the entire 1904 mintage, waa
lost at sea.
KATHERINE POPE.
Willmar tribune., 1904-08-03
THE WASHINGTON HALF DOLLAR

currency Of the country. Efforts have
been made toward universal system OF
coinage, but there seems small prospect
that the nations will agree upon COM
mon coins. France finds most con-
venient the perfect deciaml divisions
Of the franc; the widely-scattered Brit
lsh have proven the power Of the English
pound sterling; the Yankees attachment
to the dollar is proverbial.
Harper's Book of Facts gives in con-
aensed form the story Of American
money. The first coin used in America
was the "Hog Money" coin issued for
the Virginia company somewhere about
1915. It was issued in shillings and six
Willmar tribune., 1904-08-03

THE FIRST UNITED STATES DOLLAR.
came familiar with the silver dollar, and
easily adopted it as the national coin
when it became necessary to establish
currency Of our own. And it was not
only that we liked the silver coin, but
also that we disliked the British to the
extent of desiring to cut loose from all
that savored Of dependence on tho ene-
my.
Gen. Washington indorsed Thomas
Jeferson's memoir which led to the
adoption of the silver dollar unit, and
showed his final approval by his sigma
ture to the mint act of 1892 An en-
thusiast writes Of the doughty coin in
this fashion: '"The silver dollar has thus
the sanction of the solid and practical
worth Of George Washington added to
the learning, genius and philosophy Of
Mr.. Jefferson. It is as much a tradition
Of the United States as their national
military air. or their national flag, and
It is policy as we'll as tradition"
The growth Of a national language is
IN interesting study, and also an inter-
esting study is the establishment Of the
Willmar tribune., 1904-08-03
THE FRANKLIN COPPER,
y>Ct Cnin TSSro1 nv, bo TI~jto1 o<o<o, nES.

u
longer known, is more widely used, and
is more familiar to mankind than any
other coin of either metal" The coin was
in common use in 1855 when the Ameri-
can congress adopted it as the unit of ac-
count. To our great fnancier, Robert
Morris, belongs the credit of our decimal
money, but it was Thomas Jefferson
that proposed the dollar as unit Of ac-
count, reasoning that the Spanish silver
dollar was familiar to the minds of the
people, and already as much referred to
as measure of value as the respective
provincial pounds" - the provincial
pounds of the recent ruling English.
Spain borrowed the dollar from Aus
tria during her union with that country
under Charles ", and as the "thaler"
the dollar was coined from Bohemian
silver mines. The Spaniards with their
wonderful wealth of American mines
supplied the world for centuries with
silver, and made the silver dollar be-
come very widely known. Being close
neighbor to Spanish-America and carry
Ing on with her much trade, we early be-
Willmar tribune., 1904-08-03

demonstrations.
Its me to the galley!" was the cry
that met my ears as ventured along the
after deck.
Here was the prospective victim, evil
IDENTIFY. A young sailor lad doubtless on
his frst long voyage. Apparently the
older salts were enjoying to the full a
nightly colored description of the cere-
mony appropriate to crossing the line.
Father Neptune was expected to board
the ship and take part in the initiation
Willmar tribune., 1904-08-03
State Wins Suit.

The State of Minnesota has won the
final appeal in the contest for
title to the thirty-seven-acre tract OF
mineral land on the Mesabe range,
which the. state, auditor estimates has
at least . ZOO, 900 tons of iron ore on
which the state will receive a royalty
of IS cents per ton. The state auditor
received decision from Secretary
Hitchcock of the United States Depart
ment of the interior holding that the
tract in question is swamp land and
therefore the property of the state un-
der the swamp land grant of 1850.
Willmar tribune., 1904-08-03

HAT ponderous and more or
= !; !: !: !: ): !: ]: !;
eGX4M less troubling coin, the sill
y w yer dollar, has had its day,
>9A according to Mr.. George T..
Sk>NY Roberts, director of the
~ United States mint. Mr..
Roberts says the supply of
silver bullion purchased under the Sher-
man act is exhausted, and that in all
probability no more new silver dollars
will be turned out by the government
mint plants. Which, for old associations
sake, seems regretable.
Although the silver dollar has led to
much heated 16 to controversy, we
should give it the respect due its long
service. In report of the United States
monetary commission, this tribute is
paid it: ''The silver dollar has been
Willmar tribune., 1904-08-03
Shorthorns at the Fair.

B. O. Cowan, secretary of the Ameri-
can Shorthorn Breeders association,
has just completed trip of several
weeks during which he has visited
many breeders in the Northwest and
finds that conditions are exceptionally
good this year for the best cattle exhibit
at the state fair ever seen in Minnesota.
His trip was made with special refer
ence to the auction sale which takes
place at the state fair, it being tho
custom to examine all animals before
they are accepted for sale.
The fair opens Aug. 20 and closes
Sept. 3.
Willmar tribune., 1904-08-03
Burglars at Fire.

The general store of s. II. Blake, at
Long Lake, was burned early in the
morning.
It is believed that the store was fred
by burglars who entered the place,
blew the safe and then fred the store.
The Minneapolis fire department was
telephoned for assistance but deemed
it unwise to send apparatus because of
the distance and delay in loading.
The whole village was greatly excited
as it feared that the whole village
would burn down.
Willmar tribune., 1904-08-03

ANGO PANGO, Island of Tut
Willa-We crossed the eQua-
tor in the Pacific about three
O'Clock on q perfect cloud
less day. Early in the morn
ing untoward sounds gave
evidence of approaching
Willmar tribune., 1904-08-03
News Notes.

E. A. Nelson of St. Paul drowna
while bathing at Forest Lake.
St. Paul Salvation Army gives 1,10o
children an outing at Como Park.
The Red Mems carnival and great
council will be held in St. Cloud.
The congregation of Wesley M. e.
chapel will erect a church at St. Paul.
Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce
memberships jumped up $500 over
night.
George Godbout, ono of the South
st. Paul strikers, dies from carbolio
acid poisoning.
A Crookston man pulled 3o-pound
mud turtle out of the river the other
day, and turtle soup WAS on the bill
of fare that day.
Albert johnson, son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. August johnson OF Crookston,
was drowned in the river sunday
evening. He was q good swimmer
and strong for his eleven years.
During the storm of Sunday even
ing, lightning struck the largo barn
of Nels II. Olson, near Rushford, and
set 1t on fire, totally destroying It,
together with seventy tons Of hay
and all his farm machinery. Loss
over $500; insurance, 5000.
John Haley, married, aged IS, Of q
w. Acker street, St. Paul, was killed
by q. Great Northern passenger train
from Duluth.
Judge Sanborn of tho United States
circuit court Of appeals affirmed .
circuit, court verdict for $10,65o OBJ
tanned by John J. Roddy against the
Chicago Great Western railway.
The United States bureau Of fish
cries is conducting q series of investi-
cations along the north shore OF
Lake Superior to ascertain the mum
ber Of fish taken in order that an in.
telligent result Of the work Of propa,
CATION may be reached. 8 i:sg u