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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1909-12-26

IN the work. and opportunity always
brings responsibility. The world TO-
day Is open to missions. Were the
doors of heathendom closed to mission
aries we should have no responsioanty
except to try to open them. But to-day
they are all wide open. Moreover. We
have the gospel and the opportunity To
take II or send IL. The church u call
ing for missionaries II b constantly
appealing for offerings for the support
OF missions No one can say. Il had
no chance. no opportunity to be sent
or to assist In sending others to mis-
sion fields" The opposite Is the truth.
There are constant opportunities. and
every one Of them places a moral OBJ
legation upon US. These facts led Paul
TO say. II am debtor both TO the Greeks
and TO the barharians. both to the wise
and TO the unwise. SO rs much a. in
me is am willing to preach the COS
pei" The same debt for the same res-
son rests upon US.
5. The promise Of Christ emphasizes
our missionary responsibility. 10. I
am with you alway. even unto the end
OF the world" This promise accom-
panies His great missionary command.
Having IL. We cannot shirk our duty
on the ground that We may not sue
ceed. His presence assures success
and should greatly encourage us To
meet our every obligation TO home and
foreign missions
BIBLE READINGS.
lisa. ii. L.: Nah. l. II: rs. lxxii: Mark
xvi. 10: Acts 1. Is: Kill. Is: Rom. 1.
l4-I1: X. lc-l5: Jon. !. Is: Ill. Ia: Rom.
tx, 10
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1909-12-26
MAKES A BIC CLAIM
Young Eng|ishman Says He
Has Invented Perpetual
Motion Device.
ADAPTABLE FOR AIRSHIPS


London. Dec 25-A H. Maycock, a
young London engineer. claims to have
invented a perpetual motion machine,
that may be big factor in aviation
He will be given an opportunity to lay
the device before a recognized body of
engineers and the aero and the auto
mobile clubs. The machine has al
ready attracted much attention, and
many who have seen it declare that the
problem that has baffled man for ages
appears to be solved at last. May
cock keeps the principle of his inven-
ton e careful secret The machine
howe, CT. has an upper part with a
large aluminium drum fitted with au
intricate system OF planes. and an
aluminium fan below. of unusual de-
sign. The machine generates twenty
horse power, MaycocE says. ...
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1909-12-26
A WARL|KE SCRIBE
Three 'Apaches' Think They
Have Found an Easy Wc-
tim, But Are Mistaken.
TWO ARE FRIGHTENED OFF

Paris. Dec. "a member OF the
staff of the Paris edition Of the New
York Herald has inst had an encounter
with three "Apaches" which sheds a
lurid light on the methods pursued b.
these street ruffians.
The journalist generally walks to-
his home. near the Place de Ia Repub-
lique. just after 2 in the morning. when
the streets are deserted. One morn
ing as he reached the Hotel de VIII
he noticed that he was being followed
by three individuals fairly well dress
ed, but not prepossessing. He walked
on. taking the precaution at the SAM
time TO grasp his revolver In his over-
coat pocket and to undo the safety pin.
A few seconds later the men darted
up a side street in such a way as 10
bring them in front of their intended
victim at the next street. and when ,hs
journalist came to the spot where they
were hiding around the corner one Of
them stepped forth and said. Now.
then. suppose we have a little talk
The man was three yards away. and
for answer the journalist drew his re-
volyer. oh. I've got one of those liz
tie things. also" said the "Apachee."
putting his hand in his pocket
If you take your hand out Of youIT
pocket / fire" answered the journalist.
covering the man. and as the Apache"
moved his arm as though to draw his
revolver the journalist fired. and his
would-be assassin fell TO the ground.
pierced through the shoulder with
bullet.
The other two men. who had kept
away al a little distance. thereupon
made off. shouting. We will see you
again.
Then the police came up. and IL Was
found thA: the injured Apache" was
holding in his hand a very heavy re-
volver. fully loaded. The man. who is
in a hospital. is an old and desperate
criminal. and the police comment On
the incident-which Is typical OF many
others that often end more unfortu
nately for the party attacked-was.
It's a pity you did not rid society OF
him entirely
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1909-12-26
GET LONG VACATION
Employees of Wholesale Houses
In London Are Off Nearly
Five Days.
EARLY CLOSING is TRIED
(American News Seryice)

(American News Service)
London, Dec. 2o.-With few eXcep-
tions the wholesale houses of London
are allowing their employees a holiday
of four and half days for Christmas.
A canvass made by the Early Closing
association in the principal trades
shows that most of the firms closed
their doors at noon yesterday and Will
not resume business till Wednesday.
dry goods iron and paper interests.
Many ether houses also agreed to the
projec, The retail houses. however,
keep open because Of the holiday shop
ping rush.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1909-12-26
GROCERY PURCHASED

Harry Williams, who for a number
of years has been day clerk at the
Westcott hotel. in company with his
father-;n-law. Mr.. Wallace. has pur-
chased the west side grocery of Taube
and koorsen. Mr.. Williams has re-
signed his position at the hotel, being
succeeded by Rolla Smith. who has
been the night clerk. Mr.. Smiths
place has been taken by James Murray.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1909-12-26
John Browns Rodv.

From the Philadelphia Inquirer.
The fiftieth anniversary of the exc
cution OF John Brown has given rise 20
an unusual amount of discussion con-
cerning the real value OF the services
OF John Brown to the liberation of the
slaves. and this wholly aside from any
suggestion as to the personal charac-
ter OF the man or the inherent merits
or demcrits OF his plan OF attack on
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1909-12-26
CLANSMAN TO COME

Local theater goes are greatly pleas
ed over the announcement that THE
Clansman" will be presented at the
Gennett on the evening of Tuesday
January II. The play is a dramati-
cation of the book by that name, an
unusually strong Southern story by
Dixon the author of The Leopard
Spots The attraction promises TO
be one of the theater treats of the sea-
son and will be presented by thor
oughly capable company.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1909-12-26
Peaceful MALAGA,

From the New York World
The United States consul at Malaga,
Spain. reports that American safes
can not be sold there because there are
no burglars and few fires. In some of
the essentials of civilization New York
might learn from this fine Andalusian
example.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1909-12-26
A Hearty Appreeiation.

Rev. Frank De Wit Talmage. n. D..
pays the following tribute to Christian
Endeavor:
Il think Christian Endeavor il one
Of the greatest movements for evan
gelization in the world. II has done
more TO break down sectarian biSotry
than any other thing since the days 81
Martin Luther. 1t has been the golden
link that has bound denomination In
denomination. and il has taught one
great fact-the cardinal doctrine Of the
Bible - salvation through the atone
ment Of the cross. The next grea:
fact about Christian Endeavor Is that
1t has harnessed the young people of
our churches to work. The old idea
OF church life was like that OF the
United States senate-you were not
supposed to speak until you had been
there a long time. and SO young peo-
pie were supposed to say nothing I'm
public meetings. The result was that
nine-tenths Of the young people kept
their mouths shut. SO that only q very
few took part In meetings or gave tes-
timony or carried any message Of love-
Now Christian Endeavor has changed
all that. and the young people have
their meetings and. while helping 9th
ers. are helping themselves"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1909-12-26
Lucky For Whom?

Lucky For Whom?
After the operation for appendicitis
was over and the patient had recov-
cred from the effects of the anaesthetic
the skilled sure.T looked around for
his watch. 1t was nowhere in sight
You don't think. Doctor" anxiously
inquired the patient. you could pos
sibly have sewed it up in
I'm afraid l have. 1t was lying on
no. it wasn't. I've found 1t. had
laid 1t down in my hat
well, that's luckyr'
1T is indeed. my friend" said the
surgeon, with a sigh Of relief THAT
watch cost me $3.50"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1909-12-26

did you enjoy the visit to the city -
WELL answered Farmer Corntossel.
'ir was somethin' Of a change to see
the sign Beware OF Piekpockets' in
the depot instead Of Look Out For the
Locomotive here at the grade crossin'."
Washington Star.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1909-12-26
Precautjon.

Precautjon.
What makes you keep moving the
mistletoe all around the room?" asked
Mrs Corntossel.
"'Cause," answered her husband. Il
don't want to have the carpet all wore
out in one place"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1909-12-26
He Wanted to Know.

"And now." said the temperance lee
turer IN confusion. Il shall be glad to
answer any questions concerning the
baleful results of the use Of intoxi-
cants.''
A man with a red nose arose in the
audience aud said:
You have studied intoxication for
many years."
For thirty-two years. sir, and r.
'Well. l want to ask, in justice to
the drinking classes. if you ever in all
that time saw drunken man holding
up lamppost as he is usually pictured
in the funny papers life.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1909-12-26
Bigger Telescope Needed.

From the Boston Herald.
Zaccheus Daniel. the young Prince
ton student who has discovered three
comets has name for prophecy. Per-
chance he can pick out big democrat
ic luminary for 1912
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1909-12-26

First Tramp-You orter see Bnl jump
de fence Wit de bull after him
Second Tramp-Must have been wuth
lookin' at.
First Tramp-Say: 1t wuz De only
time ever seen him when he didn't
look tired.-Puck.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1909-12-26
7WINKLES
(By Phf1ander Johnson)
The Modern Younqster.

$50 you don't believe that Santa
Claus comes all the way from the
north pole?" said the precoclous boy, S
father.
Il don't say that l don't believe the
story" was the reply; but he'll have
to submit his proofs
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1909-12-26
Gumdrop EXPLORATION.

From the Baltimore Sun.
Looks as if DIR. Cook had wasted his
gumdrops on the arctic air.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1909-12-26

Our Christmas shopping for this year
VIII soon be fully done and then
We may start in to shop with cheer
For Christmas day in Nineteen ten.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1909-12-26
Immune.

immune.
"The American eagle" said the ora
tor, knows no fear
"Yes,' replied Mr.. Sirius Barker,
'the American eagle is mighty lucky.
Any bird that isn't good to eat has a
right to congratulate itself these days.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1909-12-26
Water Power.

$50 you are in favor of protecting
water power?" said the forestry ex-
pert.
Il am" answered Mr.. Dustin Stax.
"a man don't appreciate the power
there is in water till he has had as
much to do with the stock market as
Il -havc."--
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1909-12-26

fHoEBE:
There's nothing IKE bread made from
Gold Medal Flour. DEDo1Ak
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1909-12-26
Endoavor Gems.

endOavor Gems.
The love that is not lived soon dies.
The great chances never come by
chance.
He cannot be . saint who makes the
world sour.
Seeing the purpose Of pain robs 1t OF
Its power to hurt.
They who have time to burn never
light the world on the right road.
There is always a tendency to mis-
take the appendix Of religion for its
heart
When the small man reaches the lim-
its Of his brain be thinks be has come
to the coasts Of the infinite.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1909-12-26

New York. Dec. 25.-S Claus, Esq,
drew on the United States for between
$50, 100000 and $60,OOO.OO0 in cash to
help make people happy in other coun-
tries. That is a conservative esti-
mate by bankers of the total amount
that has been sent in small drafts and
money orders as Christmas presents
from this country to homes beyond
the seas
The last foreign mail that made
Europe in time for the Christmas de-
livery left on the steamship ST. Louis
eight days ago. She sailed day ear
ly so as to make connection with ST.
Nick's reindeer express on the other
side. The vessel carried more than
$610. 900 in United States money ord
ers alone. $1,000 of them averaging
under $40.
Outgoing steamships have carried
money orders amounting to $7.524 1868
an increase of $2,29S,125 over the
sum sent last year
Nearly $2.OOO.OOO went to Great
Britain alone. while Italy's people
were remembered with $1,732,131 in
gifts. large and small. In the num-
ber of money orders there was gain
of 140,519 over 1908.
HarperS Ferry. Mr.. Sanborn of Bos-
ton is the sole survivor of those in the
confidence of Brown before the raid.
He insists that Brown blazed the trail
for Abraham Lincoln, and that without
him and his raid there would have
been no civil war and no emancipation
of the slaves. A descendant of Will
liam Lloyd Garrison. on the other hand
contends that Brown was only a minor
factor in the situation, and has been
much overpraised for his services to
the cause of freedom in Kansas and
elsewhere.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1909-12-26

Entered at Richmond, Indiana. pos
office as second class mail matter.
Willmar tribune., 1909-12-08

President Taft's message in a
nutshell makes the following recon-
mendations to Congress which has
just assembled:
Postpone any investigation of the
sugar import scandals in the New
York custom house.
Let the tariff alone until the new
tariff commission shall have finished
it's investigations, which the presi-
dent thinks will take two or three
years.
Pass laws forbidding the issuance
of judicial injunctions without
notice in labor controversies.
Provide for the establishment
of a system Of postal savings banks.
Provide for ship subsidy.
Provide for publicity of political
contributions in elections Of mem.
bers Of Congress.
Establish civil service pensions.
Provide for a higher rate of post.
age on periodicals and magazines.
Provide fund of $50, 900 for the
suppression Of the white slave
traffic.
Provide for commission tt
evolve a plan to expedite lega
Willmar tribune., 1909-12-08
s. g s 'SNA SlF=IlN(GSy

Svea, Dec. 6.-Miss Clara John
son Of Willmar visited Sunday at
the Freeberg home.
Miss Maggie Swenson visited at
her home Friday.
Walter johnson returned to his
home in Cannon Falls last Tuesday.
J. Ed Nelson went to Dakota last
Tuesday on business trip.
A few from Svea attended the
coffee social at the Hegstrom home
in Fahlun last Friday evening.
A delightful surprise was sprung
on Miss Lille Nelson last Saturday
evening. Everybody had an enjoy
able time returning home in the
wee hours Of the morning.
The teachers of district IS are 60
ing to have a rag-ball social at the
school house Saturday evening Dec.
IL. A good program will be rend-
cred, after which the sale of the
rag balls will commence. Girls are
requested to bring a ball of rags
containing their name and also to
bring lunch for two. Boys are re.
quested to bring a neat sum Of U.
S. currency. There will be booths
where confectionery will be sold.
Everybody come and enjoy a good
time. Creole Belle.
Willmar tribune., 1909-12-08
Presidents eS-
sage in Brief

procedure and mitigate the Flaws
delays"
Provide for the construction of
an artificial island and fortifcation
in the entrance to Chesapeake bay.
Provide for two bat,le-ships and
one repair ship for the navy.
Provide for the establishment of
an extensive naval base at Pearl
harbor, Hawaii.
Establish national bureau of
health.
Grant statehood to Arizona and
New Mexico.
Establish an appointive governor
ship and executive council for
Alaska.
Provide for civil control of the
light house board.
Provide for the celebration in
1913 Of the semi-centennial Of ne
gro emancipation.
Reimburse the depositors in the
defunct Freedman's Trust & Sav.
ings company.
Consolidate the bureaus of manu-.
factures and statistics in the de-
partment of commercs and labor
Authorize $73, ,O75, ,620 issue Of
Willmar tribune., 1909-12-08
o8DTO n r.
ADDlE HARRIS.

Mrs. Addie Harris, the widow
of Joseph D. Harris, one of the first
settlers of Harrison township, died
at the home of her daughter-in-l law.
Mrs. Mamie Harris, in Atwater,
yesterday morning, death following
an attack of pneumonia.
The funeral will be held tomor-
row, Thursday, morning, services
begin conducted at the residence at
10:3O and at the Presbyterian
church at II o'clock.
Addie Parson Harris was bern
Jan. 21, 1885, and she was thus not
quite Is years at the time of death.
In the spring of 1858 she came to
this county with her husband and
they located on the St. Johns town
site, which had been abandoned by
the original promoters. Mr.. Har-
ris and Amos Dodge had re.organ-
lied the townsite proposition and
renamed it as Harrison, a name
that was later given to the town.
ship. On March 4, 1858, the Harri-
son postoffice was established with
Mr.. Harris as postmaster, and he
also opened a small store. Mr..
Harris was also the first town clerk
in the town which bears his name.
He died May 7, 1878, and his
wife then made her home with hel
daughter, Mrs. Peter Burns, al
Kandiyohi. She is survived by :
brother, P. H. Parson, of Spicer
one daughter, the one mentioned
above, and two sons, F. H. Harri:
of Spicer, and Irving Harris o1
Camden. Wash.
Willmar tribune., 1909-12-08
ADVENTIST LOOKING
UP CAMP GROUNDS

S. E. Jackson, president Of the
Minnesota conference of the Sew
enth Day Adventists, was in the
city Friday looking over the
grounds which have been offered
the adventists for their convention
next June. He was very much
pleased with Homewood park and
Sperryville, altho he thought the
place might prove a little small. as
they intend to put up at least $50
family tents besides the various
headquarters tents and the big as
s.mb]y tent.
The place where the convention
will be held will be chosen at a
meeting of the Elders of the
church to be held some time this
month.
Willmar tribune., 1909-12-08
NS.lS8Afsiz :GEINNE5zEE
lfH1g5l. .> J0TTI&&

Gennessee Dec. 6.-Most every
one has been wishing for snow and
better roads; the snow has come,
but chances are that the roads will
be worse than ever, on account of
the storm Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. 0. Narverud
went to Granite Falls Friday to
visit with friends and relatives for
a few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hans Flygare and
family were visitors at the George
Enblom home last Monday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robt. Benin and
children left on Friday for a week. s
visit with relatives and friends in
St. Paul.
Hunting and trapping is the order
Of the day for the boys and the
young men in the vicinity.
Miss Emma Berg went to Kandi-
yohi last Tuesday to do some dress
making for her sister, Mrs. C. w.
Cederstrom.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Bartlett and
Mrs. C. D. Nelson visited at O, H.
Peterson's Friday evening.
Me Me.
Willmar tribune., 1909-12-08
LUTH. SYNOD CHURCH.

Next Sunday no services in the
morning. Sunday School at 1890
am. English services at 1880.
Services at the Solomon Lake
church 1890 a. m. Sunday School.
Ihe members of the Vinje Ladies
Society will meet in the church
basement tomorrow afternoon at
o'clock. The Sunday School chill
dren will meet in the church base.
ment next Saturday at 2 p. m. The
Bible Glass meets next Monday
evening at s O'Clock.
Willmar tribune., 1909-12-08

Panama bonds to meet the deficit in
the executive department for the
current fiscal year.
Make appropriations for the ex-
penses of the Pan-American con-
gress and participation in the Bel
gian exposition.
Willmar tribune., 1909-12-08
Library Notes.

There have been number of in
quiries of late regarding whether
the local library will have Swed-
ish travelling library. We are in
formed that the library board has
applied to the state commission
for one. and that it will be sent
here just as soon as it is available.
The library now contains a fine
collection of new picture books.
and parents who wish to purchase
anything in this line for their
children will do we'll to look them
over. Two of the finest books are
an art edition of Hans Christian
Anderson's Fairy Tales, with illus
trations by Hans Tegner, and a
hook of Gnomes by Fred. E.
Weatherly, illustrated by Stuart
Hardy.
Willmar tribune., 1909-12-08
Hayvick to Have Creamery.

HayVick to Have Creamery.
Oscar Thorson of Hawick made
a pleasant call at the Tribune office
this morning, being enroute for
home from short visit at Atwater.
Mr.. Thorson said that the people on
the Roseville prairie had the best
crop this year that he has ever
known them to have. He also said
that the Hawick skimming station
and the Irving creamery are about
to separate company, as the HaWick
farmers have organized an indie.
pendent company. The long haul
of cream for distance of seven
miles was bad thing, especially in
summer time.
Willmar tribune., 1909-12-08

There will be a special meeting
of the Ladies Aid Of First M. E.
church next Wednesday afternoon
Dec. Is at the home of Mrs. G. w.
Jorris. Every member is earnestly
requested to be present.
Willmar tribune., 1909-12-08

Homer Chase and Alloys Branton
are busy cleaning rugs with their
new Ideal Vacuum Cleaner. Orders
for any work in this line may be
left with either party, and they
will be given prompt attention.
Willmar tribune., 1909-12-08
Return From Wedding Trip.

Mr.. and Mrs. Thos. Knutson re-
turned to Willmar Saturday from
a short wedding trip to the cities.
Mrs. Knutson was Miss Bertha
Paskewitz. of Wabasso, and she be-
came the wife of Mr.. Knutson on
Willmar tribune., 1909-12-08
School Social Near Havvlck.

Miss Lulu Hill, teacher in School
Dist. No. 92 near Hawick, writes
the Tribune that there will be a
basket social at her school on Sat.
urday evening. Dec. IS. A very
fine program is being prepared by
the teacher and pupils. Everybody
is cordially invited to attend. The
program commences at 1880.
Willmar tribune., 1909-12-08

Rev. G.. Peterson was at New
London last Friday where he pre-
sided at special congregational
meeting Of the Lebanon church.
A call was extended by that church
to Rev. Christian Swenson of ST..
Cloud.
Willmar tribune., 1909-12-08

Miss Ingeborg Lien has accept
ed position as saleslady at Benson
Bros. & Jorris, and Miss Helen
Sather is working in the same es-
tablishment as cashier.
Willmar tribune., 1909-12-08

November oath. Mr.. and Mrs.
Knutson left for Wabasso on Mon
day, and they will return in a few
days to make this city their home.
Mr.. Knutson has been employed
as transfer clerk for the Great
Northern here for about five years.
He has a good many friends here
and the Tribune joins these in wish
ing him and the lady Of his choice
a long and happy welded life.
Willmar tribune., 1909-12-08
Surprised BY Her Friends.

About Is lady friends of Mrs.
Thos. Murray gave her a surprise
party last Thursday afternoon.
Mrs. Murray is just recovering
from a long siege of sickness. and
naturally she was very much
pleased to be remembered by her
friends. The callers presented the
guest of honor with fine set OF
draperies before departing. Re-
freshments were served by Mrs. P.
E. Parson, who also planned the
surprise.