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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-08-10
Freeze AND STORE WATER
Liquid to Be Used for Irrigation Pur-
poses Is Allowed to CONCEAL
Until Needed.

A travelling man recently returned
from trip through Montana, says the
Philadelphia Record, tells of a curious
method he saw there for storing water
needed for irrigation purposes. This
consists of nothing more or less than
freezing the water until it is wanted.
AS soon as the weather becomes such
as to melt this ice it is fit for the opera
tons requiring the water. The plan,
which so far is in the nature of an ex-
pertinent, consist of making a series of
shallow basins on the slope of hill in
such locations that, when water is plenti-
full, they may be filed, each Of those
below the highest receiving successfully
the overflow from the one above.
Once frozen the ice in the shallow res
ervoirs is there until the thaw sets in,
when it melts so slowly as to keep up a
supply of moisture sufficient for the
termination and growth of the early
crops. This unique method has been
tried so far only in the vicinity of Dillon,
out it appears to be successful and is to
be given a trial in several other favor
able localities.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-08-10
novelties, lead pencil holders, paper
weights and ash receivers are manufac-
tured from this waste paper.

novelties, lead pencil holders, paper
weights and ash receivers are manufac-
tured from this waste paper.
"Of course, there are experimental
workers in waste paper, and some of
them are working on problems which ap-
pear very easy of solution, but which in
reality are most difficult. For instance,
what seems easier than to use the paper
over again for printing? Why not boil
and steam your waste paper and roll it
through machinery into new sheets for
the daily presses? Nothing appears at
first sight easier, but there is nothing
that seems to give back to the paper the
life which the process of printing takes
from it. 1t is dead paper. 1t lacks vi
tality, strength, finish, and it is mixed
with inks and chemicals. If any man
for the presses over and over again he
will make fortune and revolutionize the
printing business. What boon it would
be to the newspaper to run it's waste pa
per back again, and buy in old copies of
the early editions for use in the Sunday
edition! Yet firmly believe that some
day we will come to that. Then the price
of newspaper will go down. No paper
company can contfol the market for
spruce trees then to force up the price
of cheap grade paper. 1t will be benefit
to the publishers and the reading public
as well. To-day papers are printed and
sold at penny copy simply because
papermaking has cheapened the process
to such wonderful extent, but we have
not yet reached the limits. There are
more improvements ahead which the
present generation has far from antici-
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-08-10
CERTAIN HE WOULD WIN.
Most Realistic Sense
of POssesslOn.

IT once knew an old Irishman who
would invest his last cent in any kind
of a gamble he happened up against"
said Magistrate Cunningham the other
day, relates the Philadelphia Press.
Zone Christmas Eve he came home with
ticket emitting him to a chance on
a horse and sleigh that we're to be
rallied of.
"'We'll be drivin' out through Fair
mount Park tn morrow like tn big
guns, Mary" he announced with pride
to his wife.
80, pop, won't that be fine!' chimed
in his little son. You an me can ride
on the front seat, and nom and little
Johanna can sit in the back
"'Ye'll be dom no SIGH thing!' as
serted the old man. twill be the
back seat fer you, my lad. Yer mother
will be on front wit me-
"'I will so!' whined the youngster,
4 will so be ridin' on the 'front.'
1.-THE old man assumed stern, pa
rental air and took his pipe from his
mouth to deliver his final decision.
"'Ye'll not, tell ye,' he said. I'll
be havin' no back talk from va. Git
of the sleigh!'"
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-08-10
THE QUEEN OF ROMANCE.
Incident Of the Highway That Con
vulsed EnEland's Beloved Sow
ereiRn with Mirth.

An English lady tells a story Of
Queen Victoria which she believes has
not appeared in print, and which, re-
lates the Youths Companion, she
knows is true. Three children were
walking along the road between Wind
sor and Stoke Poges. They heard the
sound of carriage wheels. 1t was the
queens carriage and she was in it.
The Oldest child, little boy, had
been reading Oriental fairy stories and
fairy lore. He knew what was due to
a queen, and cried to the others:
"Get down fiat in the dust before the
carriage, and we'll all call out at once,
20 queen, live forever!"
Down went the three little bodies
flat in the dust, much to the mystifica-
ton of the coachman, who refined up
sharply.
The queen leaned forward and asked,
what in the world is the matter,
children? Are you frightened"
Three voices came out of the dust
in a smothered treble:
eyes, o queen!"
Then there was pause, and one re-
proachful voice said, ''There we for
got the live forever part!"
The queen grasped the situation and
laughed aloud, as her coachman after
ward said, more heartily than she had
laughed for years."
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THE GRAVE OF SAMUEL ADAMS
OLD GRANARY BURYING-GROUND,
BOSTON,.

OLD GRANARY BURY1NG-GR GROUND
BOSTON.
They knew the patriot rebels soul.
Who set his grave upon the verge
OF Boston's busy street, where roll
The vans of traffic and the surge
OF hasting footsteps: not for him
cedar'd churchyard's blank repose.
Nor tomb In some cathedral dim
Where no bird flies nor free wind blows.
Sam Adams never ask'd to rest;
cannot think he slumbers here,
But watches with unjaded zest
The stream rush on and disappear;
He longs to rise and join the strife,
AS in the seasons when his breath
1<indled nation into life:
He scorns the palsying sloth Of death.
Fain would we hear which faction rules,
What men precede in town ana state,
And If we guard our public schools,
And keep our courts inviolate.
He whispers: I'VE for Freedom fought,
Have you the love OF Freedom still?
Has Wealth not pauperiz'd your thought,
Nor Power bred a woldsh will?
''You hurry by-what errands caily
Service to heart, or head, or purse?
Shed you freeman's boon on all,
Or shape a subtler tyrant's curse?
We Numbered but a little clan
Beside your million-teemlng press,
Yet wrought the general good Of Man.
Woe be your need, If you do less!'
William Roscoe Thayer. in the Atlantic.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-08-10

pointment at Liverpool and shall DO
leaving London in few days. sup
pose you, too, will be getting new quar-
tiers sOOn."
She went pale as she sat, and in her
eyes came look of terror.
"Your are leaving London? IL am
very sorry"
II, too, am sorry," said Portway,
hurriedly; livery sorry; but think
it is best for-for my prospects as al
analyst"
She nodded her head, looking at him
with eyes of sadness. She rose and
went to the door in silence, stopped,
came back to where he stood and held
out her hand.
M Stephen" she said, in low, soft
tones, II can never thank you enough
for your goodness. You have been
more than friend to me, but
She shook her head sorrowfully and
her eyes darkened as if with fear. She
dropped his hand, and with a wan
smile shrugged her shoulders.
"What is it, mademoiselle?" he said,
his voice quick.
Il fear myself" she said. 81 am a
coward" Her face and figure seemed
suddenly Swallowed in gloom. But,
as you have seen, my friend, there is
something that leaps into us French
women when things are at their worst,
and it drives us-it drives us to"
She made a curious gesture, in which
indifference and despair seemed to be
lung over verge.
But this" she said, instantly bright,
this is ungrateful talk. You have put
me on safe road. thank you, Mon
sieur Stephen. There are not many
men like you, fear. will be strong,
like you. l thank you for your good
ness-I thank you with all my poor
heart"
"Marcelle," he said, looking into the
eyes that shone with nnshed tears,
you think leave my task half done.
You think I do not care. But, Mar
celle, if you care for me and can
He stammered and was silent; he
could not frame all the opposing
thoughts that thronged and, instead,
he held her hand, looking at the finger
on which he had seen the ring. He
raised his head and met her eyes,
and instantly completc knowledge
seemed to bridge their minds.
II have no one in the world" she
said, her eyes and cheeks aglow. 1T
was my fancy to wear my ring that
day, for thought I soon should see
him that I had lost. We had been so
happy for little while after we were
married, and then he became i'll and
had to go away from me, and never
saw him again till he lay dead. That
was four years ago. Then my fathers
ruin came upon us, and, oh, that little
happy time seems so far away"
'Do you care enough for me to be
my wife?'
The smiling, flushing face looked
fondly in his eyes, and then, as she
was drawn within his arms, she said:
II cared for you on the day told
you that your eyes had looked so
hard, for saw then how very tender
they could be."-London Sketch.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-08-10

DAINTY SUMMER EVENING GOWN.
The gown IL Of pale blue Liberty. draped
bodice with collar Of Valenciennes lace,
embroidered with gold paillettes and pale
shades Of blue, gray and green. The skirt
n gathered and has two dounces of Valen-
ciennes lace, embroidered like the collar,
and q band Of gold tissue.
those Of three months hence promises
to be considerable. In my opinion, the
tailor is right to desire q change, for
so much frou-frou and elaboration is
unsuited to practical garments
And now to return IT, more summary
garments which have oeen much in
evidence of late. A certain comtesse
Of renown is evidently possessed Of
several tunics of beautiful .ace, for
they have appeared on different occa-
sioas: one, over the most beautiful
soft white satin messaline, seem. to
be Of finest Mechlin, and has UNDER
sleeves and slightly open decolletage
composed Of folds of embroidered
mousseline de sole. Another tune Is
Of point de Venise. and was worn 1T q
wedding reception over beautiful rose
oriental satin The waist was encir-
3cled BY ! wonderful Marie Antoinetts
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-08-10
Peat Briuuettes Are Cheap.


Peat briQuettes, all heat except .
pinch of ashes, can now be made by
improved processes for $1.21 a ton.
The peat supply increases proportion
ately with the distance from the equa-
tor. In cold and wet countries the
climate does not we'll do the drying.
and methods have consequently to 20
resorted to. So prepared, there is peat
enough distributed here and there in
the world tc conduct substantial civ
ilization on for an indefinite succession
of centuries. Alaska has plenty of it,
and so has Siberia, with ample depos-
it's in other far northern countries
Sweden already uses 100000 tons of
briquettes yearly, and within SO miles
Of Chicago are deposits of the material
sufficient to supply the city with fuel
for a period to come perhaps as long
as it may have any use for fires or do
nestle hearths to light them on. One
seventh of the area of Ireland consists
of peat boys heretofore not to be prof
itably worked, but by the new process
made as valuable as coal mines. -
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-08-10
OLD COLLEGE CLASSES,
Plans Formed in the Fullness Of
Youthful Ambition Have Not
All Been Worked Out.

1t was graduated half a century ago
in prehistoric time, so it seems to the
class of the current year. But in 1854
a group of young men stood on the
threshold, looking out into the un-
known. This month they are old men
those who have survived-and instead
Of looking forward their eyes are on
the past, wistfully, maybe, and now and
then dimmed with tears, says Youths
Companion.
The dreams OF their youth, where
are they now? The young lawyer was
going to end his days on the supreme
court bench, but somehow things were
ordered differently. The young preach
er hoped by his eloquence to sway
multitudes in the city, but he has kept
only handful in the country true to
their heavenly vision. The physician
planned to manage a hospital, but it
has turned out that it's wards have been
a countryside
On the other hand, the youth who
was going back to the farm, who was
regarded by his classmates as a hum
drum fellow destined to live and die
obscure, is now conspicuous leader in
congress-.
There is probably not one in all that
class whose life has been ordered even
approximately as he had dreamed. This
does not mean that the men have not
succeeded. Some of them have sue
ceeded far more abundantly than they
expected, but in different way. What
a man Of 70 regards as success is usual
ly more gentle and human and kind
ly thing than that which youth calls
by that name.
The class of 1904 will doubtless have
a history similar to that of its half
century-old predecessor It may not be
Improbable for its members to think,
a moment or two at least, of the old
men holding reunions this month, and
strive to get some of the tolerance and
charity that characterize those who
have travelled so far on the road that
leads from the college door.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-08-10

tain cabinet quartered-oak mante1s.
with large mirrors, tile facings and
bronzed summer pieces. The pantry
has large dresser, with closets, draw
ers and shelves placed to suit. The
kitchen is provided with modern
portable range, with gas attachment,
large boiler, iron enameled sink and
stone wash trays with metal rims and
iron covers, all polished exposed pipes,
brass faucets and fittings.
The bathroom has solid copper tub
with enameled exterior and oak rim,
porcelain front washout water closet
with oak seat and porcelain tank
basin with marble slab and sides. The
faucets, fittings and exposed work are
heavily nickel plated, and the fixtures
are properly vented.
The entire house is heated by hot
air furnace in the cellar, with regis
tiers placed in the side walls over the
base This makes very desirable
home for anyone wishing to expend
not more than $4,000.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-08-10
Juvenile Economy.

II went up into the nursery OF one
Of my friends" said Julia Marlov e
the other day, ITO see a little girl
called Lefty.
LEFTY was eating her luncheon at
the time. She took slice of bread in
her hand and first she spread it with a
thick coat of butter and then she
smeared upon the butter several spoon
fuls Of jelly s* %E ~ g. Nh
"Isnts it rather. extravaganza her
nurse said to her. to eat butter with
your jelly 2 II. ,r,;SS.= :...*. +.
1 go, no. Lefty answered. The one
piece Of bread does for both. Wash
ington Post. II NJ I'M. 5 /. Ell. .55= I5@
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-08-10
Russian Public Houses.

A remarkable scene was witnessed a
few years ago, when the car of Russia
ordered that the private manufacture
of vodka (the national drink should
cease, and that the business should be
taken over by the state and conducted
ON temperance lines. The new state
monopoly was inaugurated in a re-
markable way. Priests attended at all
the drinking shops by official COM
mand, and conducted special services.
The public houses were dedicated to
God, and prayers offered that under the
new regime drunkenness might be
abolished and the spiritual welfare Of
the people improved.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-08-10
DECLARATION is UNFADED.
Original Draft Of Jefferson's Mani
festo of Independence Yet
Perfectly Legible.

Although the official copy Of the Dec
laration of Independence was recently
deposited in steel safe, to prevent it
fading away completely, Jefferson's
original draft of that great manifesto
may still be seen in the library of the
state department in Washington. The
ink on this paper seems peculiarly
strong, states Youths Companion.
The erasures and interlineations tes-
tify to the care with which Jefferson
worked out the eloquent sentences.
Wherever a change was made by either
of his principal collaborators-Benja-
min Franklin and John Adams-he took
pains to note it by inserting in the mar
gin: CDR. Franklin's handwriting" or
''Mr. Adams handwriting" in order that
the exact limits of his own authorship
might never be disputed.
This is one of the papers of the old
congress of the confederation. 1t was
put into the custody of the state depart
ment when that executive branch was
organized. Some visitors doubted that
this famous paper was really in Jeffer-
sons handwriting. To satisfy them the
department officers had framed by its
side, from their Jefferson papers, the
slip on which he wrote out directions for
his burial.
Aside from furnishing evidence of the
commences of the handwriting, these
directions are appropriate there, because
they give Jefferson's own estimate of
the Importance of the Declaration. He
described the simple monument which
was to stand over his remains. and then
wrote for it this inscription, specifying
that it should contain mot word
more"
Here was buried Thomas Jefferson
Author of the Declaration of Amer ::
can Indepence, ::
OF the statute of Virginia for religious {:
freedom, {:
: and father of the University of Virginia. {:
''''''''
Jefferson's first title to fame remains
preeminent. Few documents were ever
penned which had so great an effect on
history. The principles of freedom
which 1t contains have not faded from
the minds of men, even though the ink
Jefferson used has begun to lose its
brililance. He lived long enough to
know that the world agreed with his
estimate of the immortal declaration,
for he did not die till July 4. 1926, tho
flftieth anniversary Of it's adoption.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-08-10

ette3 have reached the height Of
magnificence.
But for races and morning wear
there is furore for the simple tailor
frock, with new short basque coat
showing the small sleeves, and giving
the idea Of great plainness: and this
neatness Is observable In the linens
and serges destined for morning wear.
But for the moment in the middle Of
summer, we do not wish to think seri-
ously of these smartly-cut but rather
severe clothes. l only mention the fact
because these small sleeves and plain
fitting garments show an upheaval in
fashions; and the difference between
the modes of three months ago and
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-08-10
Fresh in the House.

Although the French people love the
open air and spend much time out of
doors, yet they seem to think that air is
q bad thing to let into the house, and
the majority sleep with doors and win
dows shut tight. 1t will be remembered
that the death Of lola, who loved out
door life, was caused by following this
unhygienic custom of letting no fresh
air into the sleeping room-N. Y. Trib-
une.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-08-10

DanQ OF shaded Old rose taffeta with
marvellous strass buckle at the back.
Surmounting this frock was an exqui-
site white chip hat, the brim yelled
with embroidered lisse and trimmed
with single shaded pink sweeping
ostrich plume.
Very pretty are the now high
crowned hats adorned with q series of
small, nodding, shaded plumes. The
high-crowned hat in white or black
crinoline or leghorn, the brim yelled
with lace, is one Of the prettiest frames
for a pretty face, and the newest Golf
fure over here is so admirably suited
to this style of picture hat, being ap-
parently simply arranged in loose, big
waves, but in reality the work Of q
most artistic cotffeur.
A good many leading Parisians have
been wearing the softest black frocks,
very often relieved by touch of rose
Rose is much in evidence just now,
from the palest to the deepest shades
Girls are wearing a quantity of pale
rose muslin, while married women are
affecting magnificent gowns of tafteta
and satin messaline. A soft embroider-
ed mousseline de sole gown in black
was worn with beautiful shaped and
pointed band of rose color, with revere
of pink embroidered velvet, and a pic
ture hat of shaded rose chip, the brim
Of which was lined with pink velvet
and draped with black chintilly, the
crown being trimmed with deeper rose
colored plumes. This was worn at q
wedding reception and was accompan-
led by a bouquet of La France roses.
have seen some lovely bridesmaids
gowns Of palest rose chiffon mounted
over rose taffeta, and finished with
very wide, long chine sashes. This is
to be worn with big black leghorn hats
and shaded roses.
Many of the most effective frocks fo1
girls are still made of accordion pleat-
ing, and here again shaded rose-col-
ored chiffons are much In vogue. Blue
and brown chiffon are also treated in
the same way, with sashes of souple
taffeta and incrustations Of dainty lace
or point d'esprit edged with valen-
ciennes. Many Of these will be seen
this month and next for evening veal
at the leading watering places.
With the exception Of white and
cream, there is no doubt that pink
takes predominanoe, and has ousted
the pale shades of green and lemon
which threatened us in the earlier part
Of the season, but which could only be
becoming to women possessed of beau.
tiful coloring and youth.
ANNETTn NYvnv
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-08-10
OVERRIDING It.

Eva's mother was much annoyed by
her leaving her playthings scattered
about the house.
my child, you must have q place for
everything and everything in Its
place." she said.
"Why, have" the little one replied.
II have four or five places for every
thing."-Little Chronicle.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-08-10

and wonderful, painted chiffons or
beautiful silks, not to speak of exQui-
site handwork, go to make up the dam
ty CONNECTIONS of to-day. Even tho
parasols are perfect studies in colors
and fabric. Quite charming are some
OF the plain silk shades with encrusta-
lions Of beautiful embroidery or lace,
or medallions of hand-painted silk out
lined with narrow lace insertions.
In the matter Of evening dress We
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-08-10
Copyright 1904 New York;

finished in natural wood. The exterior
woodwork is painted with two coats OF
pure white lead and linseed oil paint.
light green body, zinc white trimmings,
dark green shingles, red blinds and slate
color sash.
The floors are laid with narrow North
Carolina flooring boards, blind nailed.
The interior walls are plastered with
hard patent plaster, white finish. The
stairs are of yellow pine, with square
boxed and paneled newels, rails and
balusters of oak. The attic stairs are
of white wood, boxed with round hand
rails. The first floor trim is of stained
oak, properly rubbed and finished with
two coats of varnish. The second hoor
trim is of cherry, finished in the same
manner. The main stairs are filled and
vanished in natural wood. The hard
ware is dark bronze, with oak knobs,
roses and escutcheons. The house is
fitted for gas.
The sliding doors are hung over
head. The parlor and dining-room con-
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-08-10
Misinforued.

''They tell me-" said the English
tourist, "that you have female train
robbers in this bloomin' country"
"some one has been stringing YOU"
replied the native American. All the
sleeping car porters are men" Chica-
go Daily News. ..=
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Unusual Emphasis Necessary

Unusual Emphasis Necessary.
willie, DEAR" his mother said, Il
wish you would go out and see what ali
that racket in the next block is about"
Willie went away, and returned half
an hour later with the desired informa-
ton.
"There was a deaf and dumb couple
married down there this evening"" he
said, land the boys Is trying to shivaree
'em accordin'. "-Chicago Tribune.