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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-01-02

Sixteen
BY CARRIE NEWMAN
Copyright, 1905, by NJ. NJ. Cunningham

Clifton glanced down the car at the
last section. Somehow it irritated him.
Last night the chap who had that Sec
ton had beaten him at penuchle. He
might find diversion and revenge if the
sleepyhead would only tumble out and
recognize the fact that it was broad
daylight.
The night before the car had been
we'll filed. All through the night they
had dropped off at the way stations.
and Clifton thought viciously Of the
man in his section who had stepped on
his face in climbing down from the up
per berth about o'clock. So far this
morning he had the sleeper to himself,
save for the occupant Of section 16.
He finished the breakfast that had
been served from the buffet and stroll
ed down the car. Reaching through
the curtains, he gave the shoulder
shake. 'Wake up, old man." he shout
ed. "Your alarm clocks broken, l
guess"
There was muf1led feminine shrek,
and the porter came dashing around
the corner from his tiny kitchen.
"Waffor you wake dat LADY," he de-
manded. "You all amt got no right to
wake lady dataway.."
"There was man went to bed in
there" exclaimed Clifton. "How was
to know that he wasn't there YETI"
dat gemman yo' done play cards
wit las night?" demanded the porter,
HE done get of at Falls Crossinr bout
leben. Dis hyer lady done come on
bode bout two hours ago. She shuah
am sleepy"
"Tell her I'm sorry" commanded
Clifton, backing away. II was lone.
some, and thought I'd rout that chap
out. Pm awfully sorry" .
He went back to his own section, and
the porter, Modified by the bill slipped
into his hand, made full explanation
to the unseen occupant. 4 s. ::
Clifton settled himself savagely in
his seat and fixed his eyes on the
berth. He wondered what the woman
might look like. Her voice. suggested
that she was young. More than that
he could not guess, so he occupied him
self In speculation as to her person
ality. s. g. .:. 4. 5 t5.:t.s=
It at least served to occupy his
thoughts, and this was. something.
Since the cutofr had been built most
long distance raYelers took the short
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-01-02
Why Bells Are Rung
On New Years Eve

Bell ringing as Sign of rejoicing
has been almost universally practiced
at the New Year ever since the seventh
century. In China bells We're cast and
used ages before the Christian era, and
In every large city there was a bell Of
Justice, hung usually at the gate of the
governors palace, with long ropes
along the principal streets, and any
aggrieved person rang the bell as al
appeal for justice. There We're also
bells at the temple doors, and the en-
tering worshiper gave tug at the
rope to call the attention of the deity
within to his presence and wants. In
Europe bells were first used as Sig
mails for public worship, as fire alarms
and to give notice of assemblies Of the
people, but their cheerful clangor led
to their use as an expression of re-
joicing, and hence to their employment
at the New Year.
Superstition, however, soon played
part in the use Of the bell. About
A. D. 800 Pope John TX. ordered them
to be rung in the churches as spe
cial precautlon against danger from
thunder and lightning. Long ere this
they were popularity supposed to be
emcacious against the Vaccinations of
the devil and his imps and were rung
at New Year, not only in rejoicing, but
also in the hope of soaring away the
devil for a whole year. The smaller
bells employed in the churches were
first designed to furnish signals to the
congregations in the vast cathedrals,
but popular fancy soon attributed to
them second Office, that of notifying
the devil to leave, and ere the elevation
a little door on the north side Of the
edidce, 1.-The devils door," was opened
and bell rung to warn Satan that it
was time to depart.-St. Louis Globe
nAmocrat
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-01-02
An Ancient Hebrew Bible,

The highest amount ever offered for
a single volume was rendered by
number of wealthy Jewish merchants
of Venice to Pope Julius II. for very
ancient Hebrew Bible. 1t was then be-
lieved to be an original copy of the
Septuagint version made from the He
brew into Greek in ct B. c., careful
copies Of the Hebrew text having been
prepared at that date for the use of
the seventy translators. The offer to
julius was $4,000. which, considering
the difference between the value Of
money then and now, would in our day
represent the princely sum of $6OO,OO
Julius was at that time greatly pressed
for money to maintain the holy league
which the pope had organized against
France, but in spite of his lack of
funds he declined the offer.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-01-02
WeiHht Of a Lion.

"What does lion weighY' Ask that
question of any acquaintance and see
what he will say. Those who best
know the look Of the king of beasts
and how small his 1.-the body really is
will probably come furthest from the
truth. About 800 to $50 pounds is a
usual estimate. But this is below the
mark. A full grown lion, will tip the
scales at no less than 500 pounds.
Five hundred and forty pounds Is the
record for an African lion. His bone
is solid and heavy as ivory. The tiger.
runs the lion very close. A Bengal
tiger killed by an English officer scaled
800 pounds, A tiger Of this size has,
however, considerably greater muscu-
lar strength than the biggest lion.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-01-02
ztEs5 az
Burn Up our Sins, :
a New cal ear Sermon.

n some parts of Germany quaint
CUSTOM prevails on New Years eve,
one which has a deep significance.
Just before midnight each member
3 OF the family produces slip or folio
OF paper and places it with much So
lemnfty upon blazing fire. The pa
per contains list of the persons sins,
! OF the mistakes made during the out
going year and of the writer's short
comings generally. For instance, the
eldest daughter is conscious Of having
been selfish and irritable. She writes
the words down, and as she sees the
flames destroy them she feels that
these unpleasant characteristics have
dropped from her and are no longer
connected with her in the minds of the
rest Of her family circle until she gives
them reason to recall them.
She has burned her sins, wiped out
last years mistakes, and Is ready to
start anew.
The others have done the same with
their shortcomings. They, too, have
placed closely written pages on the
pyle, and as they watch the glow fade
In the embers made Of burned sins
each person thankfully accepts the
new chance and Is deeply. even If only
momentarily, conscious Of having turn
: ed over a new leaf in life's ledger and
destroyed the old one
This little ceremony Of burning ones
sins on New Years eve Is more than
quaint medieval survival of some re-
ligious function. 1t is typical of the
modern sane, hopeful attitude toward
the future
To carry the saddening thought or
the narrowing consciousness Of last
years overwhelming mistakes into this
year will help no one.
Burn up your sins. Don't regret the
faults and sorrows Of the past If they
have made you finer, tenderer, nobler.
In the place in your mind where you
had emblazoned the expressing list of
your sins write your uplifting resolu,
lions.
But while you are wiping out your
own sins remember to be equally care
full to erase from your memory the
faults Of others. Give them a new
chance too.-Margaret Hubbard Aver
In New York World.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-01-02
New Years Day . ?.
In Old New York

In years past nearly every house In
New York: city was in confusion the
night before New Years. A general
baking was begun, and the pantries
were loaded with good things to eat
and to drink. The table was set in
magnificent style and was loaded with
dainties of every description. Wines
and liquors, coffee, lemonade and punch
were in abundance. On the holiday all
New York was stirring at 8 o'clock in
the morning, and by the streets were
dlled with gayly dressed persons on
their way to make their annual calls.
The crowds consisted mainly Of men,
scarcely woman being In evidence.
Callers began their rounds at 10 O Clock
Each man tried to make as many calls
as possible, to boast of the feat after
ward.
At the outset everything was con-
Quoted with the utmost propriety, but
as the day wore on the generous liq-
uors imbibed began to "tell'' upon the
callers, and many eccentricities, to use
no harsher term; were the result To-
ward the close Of the day everything
was in confusion; the doorbells were
never silent. Crowds of young men
rushed into the lighted parlors, leered
at the hostess In vain endeavor to Of
fer their respects, called for liquor,
drank it and staggered out, to repeat
the scene at other houses. Frequently
they were unable to recognize the
houses Of their friends and got into the
wrong places. Strange as it may seem
1t was no disgrace to get mildly intoxi
Gated on New Years day.-New Yorl
Evening Post.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-01-02

all right, though, and soon had the two
men seated with me listening to some
new yarns that l had several times
used to good advantage.
There was light step behind me,
and happy expression leaped to the
old gcntleman's eyes. l did not turn
at once, but the young fellow bawled
out savagcly, "Have you seen the ras-
cal?'
My spirits sank, and my heart
thumped. instinctively knew that |
was trapped at last, and there was
than meet that girl face to face.
did look, however, and saw her eyes,
wide and wondering, fixed upon me as
she answered her brother absently,
NO.
We were introduced, and l was op-
pressed by the cool reserve in her
manner, but in a moment took adj
vantage of an opportunity to say in
low voice: "Please pardon me. l
couldn't help it, and meant no harm"
She generously accepted the apology.
later thanked her most earnestly for
her beautiful self possession that
saved me that day.
We strolled together to the trout
part of the store, where l saw the girl
who had been on the train With me-
The same young man was standing be-
side her. AS her eyes met mine, she
flushed deeply. She was purchasing
window curtains. l spoke of her to
my companion, and through some sub
tie influence of the incident there was
born in me happy dream, and now
whenever reach Ethelburg the
browning circumstance of my visit is
the young lady in the trap who always
meets me.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-01-02
Jewish Thrift.

The Allgemeine Rundscau. Vienna.
In an article on the Jewish question
and anti-Semitism. has this to say as
to Jewish thrift: III we could only in
duce our own lower class to acquire
the Jews thrift, his industry, his sense
Of order, his scrupulous exactitude, his
religious loyalty and love for his fam
lily the Jew on his darker side would
appear far less dangerous to them than
is at present the case. If one Sunday.
by way Of interesting experiment, one
were to conduct an inquiry into the
station, wealth and religion Of visitors
to the various public houses. the fol-
lowing result would transpire: A large
number of the guests would be Chris
tians who would do far better to save
than spend their money in alcoholic re-
freshments, gaming and tobacco. There
might be few Jews, but at the most
they would content themselves with a
cup Of coffee"
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-01-02

for work done on the Glarum road in
the south part of the city.
Alderman Tallman offered the fol-
lowing resolution which was adopted
by the following vote: Ayes, Alder
men Christensen, Tallman, Gratz,
Pinney, Strand and Holmberg, 6;
noes, Alderman Holt, l.
Resolved that a warrant be issued against
the general fund for the sum of one hundred
and twe sn dollars in favor OF the town
the city Of Willmar and said township
S. B. QvALE, Mayor.
Alderman Tallman offered the fol-
lowing resolution which was unani-
mously adopted:
RESOLUTION.
Resolved that the salary for the chief of the
fire department for the year ending Jan. Il,
1907, be and the same is hereby fixed and de-
tern1ined at the of $50, 90 and the salary
of the assistant chief Of the FIRE department
be and the same is hereby fixed for the said
period at the sum Of $25.OO, and further that
warrants be issued against the general fund
in payment of the said respective amounts
Approved Dec. 81, 1906.
S. B. QvALE, Mayor.
Alderman Holt offered the following
resolution which was unanimously
adopted:
RESOLUTION.
Resolved that a warrant be issued against
the General fund and in favor Of the Perma-
nent Improvement Revolving fund tor the
sum OF four hundred and eighty and S2-1OO
(4SO.S2) dollars in payment of the following
assessments made against the city of Will
| mar, viz: Assessment for grading of part
| of 9th street $3O.SO; assessment for grad
! ing of part of Ninth street $5l.S2 and as
! sessment for construction of c. B. Carlson
| sewer $39S.2O.
! Approved Dec. p, 1906.
S. b. QvALE, Mayor.
| P. Parson appeared before the coun-
Gil and gave explanations in regard
to bill of So. 10 which was disallowed
at the last meeting of the council.
The city clerk was instructed to GER
tify sidewalk assessments to the coun-
ty auditor.
Requisition from Water and Light
commission was read and on motion
the city clerk was instructed to order
the supplies.
On motion the council adjourned.
S B. QVALE, Mayor.
Attest: H. GUNDERSoN,
City Clerk.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-01-02

She VAS LOOh1Ni 1)lhECIE1 AL Me-
fell into musing how glorious it would
be to settle down right herewith her
to spend the balance Of my life in
the rich delights Of country life. lin
gered over the dream, stealing occa-
sional glimpses of her for inspiration.
Just before we reached Ethelburg,
however, a fellow came In from the
smoker and, with eyes widening from
surprise, stepped forward and after
cautious look about the car stopped
and kissed her. looked painfully out
Of the window. The green lettuce and
the peach blossoms became a mOckery.
AT Ethelburg l sauntered forth upon
the station platform, looking listlessly
about me. My eyes soon wandered be-
yond the row of waiting carriages to
girl dressed in white and seated in a
trap. She was looking directly at me,
and as she caught my eye her face
frightened into CHEEKY smile, and
she waved her gloved hand in most
familiar salutation. l lifted my hat
and bowed happily. There was an un-
mistakable invitation In her look for
me to 60 over and speak to her, and
my pulse thrilled with new sensation.
l felt at once that it was case Of mis-
taken identity, but to make sure cast
a hurried glance behind me. / could
see no one whose greeting had appro-
prlated =
did not hesitate. Perhaps should
have done so, paying some regard to
the proprieties Of the case. ! was de-
termined, however, to make the most
of pleasant game, and in a moment l
was brushing through the noisy car
riage drivers, still exchanging little to-
kens of recognition with the girl.
She spoke first. "We didn't know
whether you were coming or not" she
said, extending her hand, "but told
papa that l. believed you would be here
today and not wait for Tom"
I realized my predicament, but there
was no power on earth that could deter
me from following up the little decep'
ton as far as might consider pru-
dent. BY a quick intuition I felt sure
that the part I was to impersonate was
that of a young man who was expect.
ed on a visit in the capacity of q
friend OF her brother. q 3s # 81. i
Yes. i answered vaguely, but with
q warm grasp Of her hand. ut was
convenient to come just now, and
thought might as well not walt.
am delighted to see. you looking g
vel. :
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-01-02
Where New Years Fires Never Die.

Where New Years Fires Never Die.
In Wales fires are burned to usher In
the new year and are often left alight
from one year to the other. In Ger
many there are parts where at ore
time belief was entertained In god
who brought light and warmth to the
world each year. As bonfire typified
the goodness of this god huge fire is
still built in the market place, and
here the people flock, bringing with
them things they wish to leave behind.
Young men cast In their pipes and
maidens their love letters. A little be
fore midnight the young people dance
around the fire, calling Health to the
New Year,
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-01-02

prudence, ror still sfelt as guilty as
an escaped convict. And, tool had t ].
made a very ~creditable shto wing for
Ethelburg in the way Of business. n
1 was introduced to several of the
clerks as they, appeared back at the
office and also to. one OF the old gen.
tleman's daughters, Sat. the sight Of:
whom started. very uncomfortably to
myself. But the fright passed off. It:
was not the girl Then came SOM
He seemed a snappish, petulant sort OF.
fellow, preoccupied about something of
which he talked in an undertone to his
father and sister l won him around
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-01-02
Under the Bourbon KlnGs.

During the reign of the Bourbon
kings in France that country celebrat-
ed New Years most pictUesquely.
Carriages loaded with bonbons were
driven through the streets of Paris,
and the poor were feted on sweets that
day as they never were on any other
throughout the year. Preparations for
this celebration were going on in the
sonfectioners' quarter for days before
New Year, and it is said that the bus
tie and activity were SO great at the
time that no one could get in on any
other business than that concerning
the great holiday. Literally showers
Of confetti and bonbons Of every con-
ceivable kind and device fell upon the
poor Of Paris upon that day, on which
the king grew lavish. Philadelphia
Ledger. 30.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-01-02
Tise new. Year T, Echo.

0bS1Os
New Year, true year, s.
81 i. What now are. you bringing -
: May day skies and butterflies T.
y And merry birds a-singing,
Frolic, play all the day, =.
Not an hour Of school?"
But the merry echo,
The. laughing New Year echo.
Only answered, SCHOOL,
New Year. true year,
What now are you bringing
Summer roses springing gay,
Summer vines a-swinging.
Jest and sport the merriest sort,
Never a thought of work."
But the merry echo.
The laughing New Year echo,
Only answered, Work."
New Year, true year,
What now are you bringing
Autumn fruits all fire ripe,
Autumn horns a-ringing,
Keen delight O. moonlight nights
When dull folks are abed7''
But the merry echo.
The laughing New Year echo,
Only answered, "Bad!'
Laura e. Richards in Youths Compan
iOn
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-01-02
President Shake. 1000 Hands.

y President Shakes 1000 Hands.
3 President Roosevelt shook hands with
I, 600 persons at last New Years recep-
ton at the White House. The register
lat the door marked 6,650 when the re-
ception closed at 2:3O o'clock. This
total did not include the people invited
..back Of the line" and to the various
rooms IN the White House. They
brought the total up to 1000. Mrs.
Roosevelt shook hands with approx
mately 1000 OF the guests and visitors,
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-01-02
Building Blocks

Barney Leary wishes to announce
to the public that he is prepared to
receive orders for concrete cement
blocks for building purposes. The
inches. They win be furnished AZ
reasonable prices. Call at residence,
906 Fifth street, or call up phone 273.
11f
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-01-02
The Wrong lam.


Haskell-What's Bobby crying for?
Mrs. Haskell-Oh, the poor boy caught
his finger In the pantry door. Haskell
Him! He evidently didn't get tho
jam he was looking for that time
Pick Me-Up.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-01-02

We certainly believe this, or we would
not say so. Ayers Hair Vigor, as now
made from our new improved formula,
is a great preparation for the hair and
scalp. Stops falling hair. Cures dam
dru!f. Promotes the growth of hair.
-~-made BY the J. c. Aver Co., Lowell, Mass.-
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-01-02

The Metropolitan barber shop, Bank
of Willmar building, B T. Otos, pro-
prietor, is the shop to get shave,
hair cut or BATH 22f
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-01-02

lrm's rating could stand it, and also
that. we had the goods to sell and the
prices to make them co. We smoked.
and joked for long while, and / was
quite content not to look for any more
customers. In fact, to stay there ap-z
pealed very strongly to my sense Of
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-01-02
Getting Back Mt Him,

Getting Back at Him.
Hewitt got even with the doctor
who vaccinated me. Jewett-How did
you do it? Hewitt-He ran for Office,
and scratched him.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-01-02

No smoke; no odor; no kindling!
sale by F. F. Nelson. 40f
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-01-02

y Man . Harder PropOsitiony
. Mrs. Benham The snake tempted.
I've first Benham Yes, 4 suppose he
wanted to begin on something easy
New York Press,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-11-19
He Looked No, on the Wine.

4 Boston minister says that not
hong ago he was dining with friend.
Another guest present was young
man from Kentucky. and the minister
was much pleased by the youths
somewhat difiident yet self.possessed
manner lie also noticed that the
young man had left his wine un-
touched
Don't YOU drink wine. Mr. Clay.
tom" the charming daughter Of the
host asked. lifting her own glass
and smiling across at the young man.
no. ! never do" he replied blush.
ms
"Oh but I'm sure you will this
tlme-iust one glass-with me?" she
insisted
NO. thank you" was the resolute
reply. and the minister looked upon
him with growing admiration. The
young lady very nearly achieved a
pout.
You won't them she asked
no" was the firm reply. though
the blush of embarrassment deepened
on his cheek Il never drink wine, -
he added. but if-eT-you have got
a little old Bourbon. | reckon ! could
stand three or four fingers"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-11-19

this place his future home. Mrs
Tlms Bixby. who has been here for
the past week, has sold all OF her
furniture and leased her home to
Judge Ryan. which he will occupy
until he purchases home
Judge Ryan's word will practically
be the law in the new state regard
ing business OF the Indians and the
greater part OF the business of the
department Of the interior will be dis
patched here. In place Of it having
to be- sent to Washington for ap-
prevail. and this will b. of great
benefit to the Indians as well as
investors and especially the oil man
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-11-19
Why Colds are Dangerous.

Because you have contracted ordin.
airy colds and recovered from them
without treatment of any kind do not
for n moment imagine that colds are
not dangerous Every one knows that
pneumonia and chronic catarrh have
uheir origin In common cold. Con.
sumption is not caused by cold but
the cold prepares the system for the
reception and DEVELOPMENT OF the
germs that would not otherwise have
found lodgment Il Is the ZANE with
all infections diseases. D,phtheria.
scarlet fever. measles and whoopinr
cough are much more l.kelv to h. con
tracted when the child has cold
You will see from this that more real
danger turks In a cold than any other
Of the common al,mert The cas-.
lest and quickest way TO cure a cole
is to take Chamberlain's COUGH Rem.
edy. The many remarkable cures ef-
fected by this preparation have made
II staple article. Of trade over a
large part Of the world. For sale by
+. J Ramsey and Hoffman a. Co. W