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Willmar tribune., 1909-06-09
LOCAL BREVlTIES.

Miss Verna Monson went to
Granite Falls Thursday for a visit
with friends and relatives. She
l. was accompanied by Miss Mabel
FIaaten, who passed thru Willmar
on that day on her way home from
Fargo, N. D., where she had been
teaching.
In the annual readjustment of
post Office salaries, made on the
basis of the business done. Raymond
was increased today, according to a
dispatch, from $1,000 to $llO0, Ben
son and Glenwood from $500 to
$1,000, Litchfield from $500 to
$4,000.
Ed. johnson came down from
Glenwood in his White Steamer
touring car last Thursday. He was
accompanied by Mrs. L. M. Land
ing and daughter Layla who came
to visit relatives here. In the
afternoon he left for Olivia for a
short visit with his brother. He
was accompanied by Mr.. and Mrs.
Geo. w. Johnson.
Mrs. Agnes Ellsworth returned
Friday from a several days visit to
Willmar and Marshall, where she
visited the schools. Mrs. Ellsworth
has accepted position in the Will
mar schools, where she will teach
the coming year in the 3rd and 4th
grades. Mrs. Ellsworth was a men,
ber of the teaching force here for
several years and gave excellent
satisfaction. Benson Times.
F. F. Nelson will have his car
ready this afternoon. He has been
at work on it off and ON since last
winter, and with his expert know
ledge of machinery and mechanics
he has built into it nothing but the
best and latest in automobile man.
ufacture. The enignes are very
powerful, being able to develop 60
h. p. with comparative ease, with a
speed which may reach 70 miles.
The cost of the car, being home
made, is not definitely known, but
if bought in open market it would
probably cost about $500.
Nels Benson, Great Northern
employee, lies critically i'll at his
home. 213 Pacific avenue, as the
result of a stroke of paralysis which
he suffered Monday morning about
Is O'Clock while he was working in
the yards peeling ties. His entire
left side is paralyzed, and he is
unconscious most of the time. Very
little hope is entertained of his re-
covery, tho he seems to rest a little
easier this afternoon. The Benson
family moved to Willmar from
Spicer in March last.
Willmar tribune., 1909-06-09

blissful moment she looked at him
with inerable love and joy, and then
she sank fainting to the floor.
Charlie went away elated. This
very fainting fit from excess Of Joy
over his proposal seemed very right
and proper to him. He was sincerely
in love with her and would make her
q good husband.
For three long days Ida kept her
bed. She was on the verge Of nervous
collapse, the doctor said, but at last
she was able to creep downstairs to
the parlor to see Charlie, who came
daily with flowers and fruit.
The other girls quickly understood
the matter and were affected differ
emily. Not one Of the girls in that
store but would have been glad of his
attention.
"Oh, but amt she the sly puss?" said
Minnie, while Adeline replied:
"And she amt pretty either. don't
see what he finds in her."
At that moment the sonora came In
just in time to hear Minnie say:
II think what must have attracted
him is her long reach. She can stand
Willmar tribune., 1909-06-09
Singular Wills.

One Of the most singular Wills ever
recorded was that of British sailor,
who requested his executors to give his
wife shilling to buy hazelnuts, as she
had always preferred cracking them
to mending his stockings. More sub
tie, however, was the sarcasm of a
will proved In 1880, in which a wife
was left $1,000, but was to enjoy it
only after her death In order that 'she
may be buried suitably as my widow"
A French merchant bequeathed large
fortune to a woman Of his acquaint.
ance to show his gratitude for her re-
fusal to marry him years before.
Willmar tribune., 1909-06-09

Ringville, June 7.-Roadwork is
now in full blast in our vicinity and
under the supervision of Hans Hal
Vorson as overseer the roads are re-
celvlng every necessary improve.
ment.
The school meeting held last Sat-
urday afternoon was very we'll at
tended. It was decided to erect q
new schoolhouse, and Mr.. George
Johnson was elected to go down to
Minneapolis and see the state board
OF health in regard to the specifica-
tions required. The building will
be started as soon as plans can be
laid out for the work.
Mr.. johnson, agent for the Fer
gus Falls Woolen Mills. was round
here taking cash orders for woollen
goods from the factory also buying
the wool from our farmers.
The telephone meeting held last
Saturday forenoon was we'll attend
ed. The officers elected for the
coming term are: president, Dave
Price; vice president, Les. Benner
secretary, Olof Sonstegard; treasur-
er, Pete Quisberg; director for
three years, Theo Shipstead; for
two years, J. r. Saboe, and for one
year, Christ Christopherson.
Ida Fordahl Of New London visit
ed at Sonstegard's place from Fri
day till Sunday.
Mrs. A. O. Sonstegard was in
Willmar to see DR.. Peterson last
Tuesday and Wednesday.
Mr.. J. Gulbrandson and daughter
Lovise visited at A. 0. Sonstegards
last week.
Pete Halvorson visited at Henry
Roe's last Sunday and also attended
the Y. P. S. at Anderson's place at
the same time.
Mrs. Alf. Erickson is reported to
be very sick.
Mesdames George and Pete john
son are visiting with friends and
relatives at Madelia, MINI.
Olof Foss is at present staying in
New London, where he is taking
medical treatment from DR.. New
man under the direction of DR..
Peterson Of WilImar. He must be
under treatment every other day
for two months. Mr.. Foss seems
to be improving slowly and the doc
tors give bright hopes for his re-
covery.
Miss Joe Larson left last Tuesday
for St. Cloud, where she will at
tend summer school.
Mr.. Nels Iverson was in Willmar
last Tuesday to consult DR.. Peter
son. He was accompanied by Nora
lverson, who has also been on the
sick list for some time past.
Willmar tribune., 1909-06-09
IDA BURST INTO A PASSION OF TEARS.

IDA BURST INTO PASSION OF TEARS.
fat foot and hand her parcels clear
over the partition. l never saw such
long reach, did your
mo; and one day saw her reach
clear around standard of plumes
and take rose spray and never touch
feather. Her shoulder Just seems to
stretch like it was rubber. Oh, senoraI
Good evening. Take this chair"
The Spanish lady smiled little per.
functorily and sat down rather heav.
lily. A food Of light seemed to pour
into her brain, but with the long habit
OF repression common to Spanish wo.
men she said nothing. After awhile
she went to her room to think it out.
During these three wretched DAYS
Ida thought she should lose her mind
and divulge her terrible secret. She
knew that happiness was not for her
a thief-and she must tell him so, but
not with all these chattering girls
around.
In consideration for her pale face
and sunken eyes Charlie remained
but few minutes and left, accepting
her appointment for the next evening
She would tell him then, and it would
be all over.
Then she crept feebly upstairs, but
as she reached the first landing the
sonora was there smiling and saying:
"Come in and rest, dear. You must
not go up another stair without rest"
'Thank you," whispered Ida, and
she staggered in, looking for some way
to drop the ring which she had in hel
bosom.
She sat few seconds in silence
then, fmpelled by a force she could
not resist, she stammered:
"Have you found your ring?"
Eyes, dear Ida; I have found It
You may give it now"
Ida burst into passion Of tears and
sobs and sank to the ground in utter
abasement while she gave back the
ring.
"I-I-oh, sonora, forgive me!'
"Tell me all about it-why for you
do it."
Brokenly Ida told the whole misera.
BILE story, and the sonora wept with
her, for the Spanish women are muy
sympatica. Then she kissed the re.
pentant girl, saying:
II see: see. It is all right. l have
my dear husbands ring. You have
your homAyour good husband"-
"Oh. sonora, cannot marry. l must
tell him, and he will cast me off,"
"No, no. You have tell me. You
have give back. You have repent
You will never do such thing again.
All, my dear, we all do wrong some
times. Now, this is my secret, no
longer yours. No one else must know.
I know, and love you. But mans are
not made to know everything. It IS
not necessary; you have no longer a
secret to tell him. See?'
And Ida dried her eyes and smiled
again.
Willmar tribune., 1909-06-09
Human Hair In weddino co,.,,.

Human Hair In Wedding Gowns.
A fashionable dressmaker had been
showing friend a number Of lovely
wedding gowns, each ready for send
Ing home.'
In every one Of those dresses, were
you to take them apart" she said.
you would find q small lock Of hair
hidden-auburn hair, brown hair, gold
en- hair, even gray hair. Seamstresses
believe that she who works on a we'd
ding gown II she sews lock Of her
own hair into 1t win be married her
self within the year" - London An.
swers.
Willmar tribune., 1909-06-09
Subscriptions Paid.

The following have paid subscrip-
tions to the Tribune the past week
Ole Sagadalen. Martin Holm
quist, Henry Rice, A. J. Volstead.
Gust Erickson, j. A. Enander, Os-
car Linn, G. P. Swedberg, Arthur
Wolberg. C. J. Berg, Ellen Skutle,
P. O. Anderson, P. P. Lien, Anton
Gjerde, Gilbert Baklund, Henry
Johnson, Aron Carlson, w. L. Geer,
J. B. Boyd, Reuben Johnson, ]. G..
Monson, A. J. Nelson, Herman Lar
son, Emil Eklund. Jennie Bergren.
c. F. Olson, A. J. Abbott, Nels
Knutson. Thomas Knutson, Aug.
Moller, 0. E. Ruble, S. G. Steberg,
John Sandeen, T. S. Olson.
Willmar tribune., 1909-06-09
The RuIino Passion.

JnO HUjin0 Passion.
Two worthy Scots, followers Of the
royal and ancient game Of golf, were
IN the habit Of daily playing together.
In the course Of time one lost his wife,
and on hearing the sad news his friend
Of the links paid on the following
morning call to express his sincere
sympathy. Coincidence having been de-
elared, second nature manifested itself.
you'll no be gowfln' the day7''
There was a pause ere the answer
came:
''Weel, I'll fist tax ma cleek an wen
play yin or twa holes. Anyway, she
iced yesterday" y."-Bailey's Magazine.
Willmar tribune., 1909-06-09
Short Lived Genius.

Snort LIVED Sen1U8.
Lucas Jacobsz, known to the world
% Lucas Van Leyden. painter and en-
graver, when he had barely reached
his ninth year made some engravings
after his own designs, at twelve paint
Cd his we'll known ''St. Hubert" and at
fourteen gave out an engraving repre-
senting the killing Of the monk Ser
gius by Mohammed. At thirty-nine he
was dead with a remarkable record Of
achievement behind him, life unfor.
tunately wherein the promise Of his
youth was by no means fuldlled.-Ar.
gonaut.
Willmar tribune., 1909-06-09
Tho Bravest Soldier.

Frederick the Great after a terrible
engagement asked his officers who be-
haved most intrepidly during the en-.
gagement. The preference was unani-
mously given to himself.
"Iou are mistaken" said the mon
arch. "The bravest fellow was a
fifer whom l passed twenty times dur
ing the engagement and who did not
"There Is a great deal to be said or
both sides Of the question:" said one
statesman.
"Yes," answered the other. "We're
liable to put In so much time stand.
Ing around talking on both sides of II
that we never get to the question It.
self."-Washington Star.
Willmar tribune., 1909-06-09
Pasadena Gusts Telephone Co.

The following dispatch to a west
ern newspaper was clipped and sent
to the Tribune by a friend, who
adds: "Why shouldn't Willmar dc
likewise? Or are the people of
Willmar too cowardly to resent i'm.
positions on their rights?"
Pasadena, May 27.-Severa]
SO quads of men under guard o1
city police started late today cut.
ting the wire cables of the Sunset
Telephone company in this city.
Willmar tribune., 1909-06-09
66e
: D. Il. Jones
Log Drive.
By FRANK Il. SWEET
Copyright. 1903. by American Press
Association.
By FRANK b. SWEET

URlNG q big log drive there 1s
no time for anything but just
~ keeping the logs in motion. es.
pecially If the current be swift
and the river narrow, for then there is
always danger of a jam. The river
men must be quick Of eye, alert and
with little fear for life or limb. The
drive must be kept compact and NOV
ing at whatever cost and the more so
If the spring flood be on the wane or
Of less volume than usual. A ground
ing or hopeless jamming of the logs
would mean great loss and perhaps
ruin to the lumberman.
So when log here and there Is
drawn away from its fellows, caught
by an eddy or counter current, and
drifts into cove or inlet or against a
bank it is left behind for later recov-
cry unless the river gang is strong
enough to detail some one to hurry
forward the laggard.
The D. H. Jones Lumber company
had an unusually big drive that spring
for various reasons, chief among
which was lack of snow and conse-
quent water the spring before. This
had left many of that winters logs
high and dry on the bank, all Of which
had been foated by the present big
food. Moreover, the ID. II. Jones
drive" as it was called, was unusually
short handed for the reason that small
pox had broken out in camp, and the
gang was not only obliged to do with
out the services Of the sick ones, but
also Of the men who had volunteered
to look after them. So now as the
huge raftlike mass, covering a half
mile Of the river length, went sweep
ing down on the food it required every
man Of them to control the broad,
tempestuous surface. Sometimes for
rods together, when the river ran
smooth between straight banks, there
would be scarcely a culver among the
logs. Then bit Of rapids or a mar
rowing sweep around a curve would
seem to quicken every individual log
into life. and they would twist and
turn and jump end on end, each ap-
parently determined to make the jour-
ney in its own way without regard to
its fellows. Then the river men would
have to risk life on the quickness of
their eyes and feet as they sprang
from log to log, twisting and swaying
with the tossings Of their mad foot
holds and thrusting their poles here
md fhoro with ctrOnr 6ocnoro fo ,,rn
cision to steady the course of a log or
avert threatened jam.
D. H. Jones had been at the logging
camp most Of the winter, watching
and stimulating the men at the work,
and when snow fell on snow, cover
ing the land deeper and yet deeper.
although it would retard the choppine
Willmar tribune., 1909-06-09
OLD SETTLERS
DAY NEXT TUES
DAY--ATWATER
Special Train win Give Every
one A Chance 70 Go and
Have q Good Time.

Next Tuesday. June Is, is Old
Settlers Day in Atwater, and
everybody, whether member Of
the association or not, should make
it a point to go to Atwater that day
and celebrate: The program of
speeches, music, sports and pas
times is so varied that everybody
can enjoy at least part of it, and
most people will enjoy all of it.
Let us turn out and make this
the greatest meeting of its kind
ever held in the county.
The special train leaves New
London at $3.50 in the morning and
will leave Willmar about nine
o'clock. All persons within driv-
ing distance of any station between
New London and Atwater can thus
get there and return in the even
ing. The association has put up a
large guarantee to get this train.
and hopes that as many as possible
will patronize it in order to cover
this expense.
All persons who have lived in the
county thirty years are eligible to
membership and are cordially invit-
ed to join. there is no "red tape"
about joining; you only pay the
secretary the membership fee-one
dollar for man and fifty cents for
a woman-and answer a few ques-
tions for the records of the associa-
tion, that's all. You can join at
the meeting, or call on the secre-
tary, A. o. Forsberg, at the Tri-
bune Office, Willmar. The annual
dues after the first year are fifty
cents for a man and twenty-five
cents for a woman. When the hus-
band joins the wife becomes an
auxiliary member without any
membership fees or dues. The
badges of the association are fifty
cents, but it is optional with a
member whether or not he wishes
to get a badge. These badges are
sold at cost. The citizens of At
water give free dinner to all
members and new and their
immediate families. The dinner
will be served in the town hall i'm
mediately after the business meet.
ing, and tickets for the dinner will
be distributed at said meeting.
Willmar tribune., 1909-06-09
Not at Home.

"Is Mrs. Brown at homer inquired
the caller.
'No, ma'am, she isn't" replied the
maid.
'Then it was you who was singing
% dreadfully out Of tune when I
turned the corner" said the caller.
mo, indeed, ma'amv' cried the in
dignant maid. "That was missus"-
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Willmar tribune., 1909-06-09
CALIFORNIA; Big Trees.

The great trees of California, it has
been said. began life before the ear
lest dawn of Chinese history and at
the time Of the deluge were older than
the art Of printing from type is today.
Professor Charles E.. Bessey. however,
contends that even 1000 years is a
great overestimate, actual ring count
Of tree twenty-five feet in diameter
having indicated only 1.147 years.
Poor Eve.
"When Adam and his family were
expelled from the garden of Eden"
said the student, human strife and
unhappiness began"
eyes," replied Mr.. Meekton, "and I
suppose the first note Of discord was
sounded when Adam wanted to start
the Journey with a suit case, while
Eve insisted on half dozen six story
trunks" s."-Washington Star.
High Toned.
A beggar rang suburban doorbell.
The mistress Of the house appeared,
frowned at the man and said, Go
away, please; haven't got any cold
victuals or old clothes or old boots or
old overcoats orr
Excuse me, ma'am," the beggar
humbly Interrupted. II didn't want
uothin' to eat or wear. just called to
see. ma'am, If you had an old automo-
bile to give away."-Argonaut.
An objectionable 0ffense.
Miss Smart Set-What has become
Of Celestine. your maid? Mrs. De
Smythe-1 had to discharge her. She
had no proper consideration for my
poor Fido. Miss Smart Set-Why, I
always thought she took exceptional
care Of the pet. Mrs. De Smythe-So
did I till l found she was using her
own comb on his hair without first
sterilizing it.-London Telegraph.
No Social Standing.
"What do you think, Maria?'' ex.
claimed the steel magnate. "Our son
Reginald writes that he is on his we'd
ding trip and his wife is a paragon"
"A Paragon?" echoed his wife.
"Dear me! can't recall the name of
Paragon in the social register. You
must look her up at once, John, and
see If Reginald has disgraced himself
by marrying into an inferior family"
Exchange.
Willmar tribune., 1909-06-09
GRACE ETHEL WEEKS.
Tho Pygmy Hippopotamus.

1U0 Vy4nJy 1JJPP0p0t0mUSs
The little black people of Africa, so
dramatically described by Stanley, are
not the only pygmies produced by that
wonderful continent. In Liberia and
Sierra Leone are found pygmy hippo
potamuses. These animals are describ-
ed as being more like pigs in their
habits than like their gigantic rela-
tives. A good mudhole is quite suffi-
cient for them. They seem to prefer
solitude In their native haunts, going
about singly, and when two are seen
n company they almost Invariably
ooosist Of q mother and her calf.
Willmar tribune., 1909-06-09
Valley Of Death.

The Valley Of Death Is In the is
land Of Java. 1t is a crater of an ex-
ttnct volcano, half mile wide, filed
with carbonic acid gas. which contin-
ually emanates from f1ssures in the
bottom Of the valley. The gas being
Invisible and entirely irrespirable, ev-
cry living thing that descends Is in
stantly suhtocated. The ground around
about the crater is covered with
Willmar tribune., 1909-06-09
Plenty Of Company.

Plenty Of Company.
"Loan shark, Is hep
II should say not! There are whole
schools Of him in this town."-New
York Press.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-21
SAN PEDRO
CREW PROTESTS; PAID OFF;
SHIP TO BE CONDEMNED
Norwegian Vessel Puts Into San
Pedro to Pacify Dissatisfied
Sailors
Correspondent Home 37e.
Circulation 125 5th st.

SAN PEDRO, Feb. 2O.-The Norwegian ship
Hooding, commanded by Capt. Hansen, which
put into this port Friday afternoon, is still
here. For twenty-four hours nothing definite
could be learned to the reason for calling
at this port, it is out of the chartered
course of this vessel, which bound for
South Africa from Everett Wash. 1t was di-
vulged finally by some of the sailors who came
ashore today that all on board are sailors with
the exception Of two boys.
When the crew shipped at Everett it was
done with the distinct understanding that
everything needed for the voyage was aboard,
and in shpshape 1t soon developed, how
ever, that food was scant and of poor quality,
also that six cooks had been engaged in Ever
EFT, out of which but would undertake the
trip with the provisions and equipment pro-
vided. 1t learned that the one who
shipped could not cook so the food was not
fit to be eaten. 1t also developed no stoves
had been provided for the men. A protest
was filed with the captain, who at first paid
attention, but was persuaded finally to fur
nish stove. 1t also was detected by the men
that the mast ropes were rotten and unsafe to
ascend, the men being compelled to hold on to
the mast for fear Of the rigging breaking.
To all protests the captain paid no attention
until the ship arrived in latitude So, when all
hands struck and remained below for thirty-six
hours and would only work when the captain
was made to promise he would sail for the
nearest port, San Pedro, and then only after
the men agreed they would not divulge what
had taken place or the reason they struck The
captain put into this port where the men today
were paid off. 1t IS stated the ship will be
condemned by inspector not seaworthy.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-21
LOSES Her JEWELRY
!. ESTIMATED AT $4,000
BANKERS WIFE KEPT GEMS IN
HIDDEN POCKET
Guest of Hotel Green Offers Reward
for Ornaments Valued Far Above
Intrinsic Worth-Empty
Bag Found
Especial to The Herald.l

PASADENA, Feb. 20.-Mrs. Julius
Mack, wife of a retired Toledo. Ohio,
banker, who, with her husband, is
passing the winter at the Hotel Green,
is frantic over the loss of her jewels,
worth in the neighborhood of $4,000,
which have been missing since early
yesterday morning. They include a
diamond pendant purchased in Ger
many forty-two years ago, a gift from
her husband at the time of their we'd
ding and valued far beyond its intrin-
sic value of $2500; seven diamond
rings, a wedding ring and diamond
stud.
The jewels have been carried by Mrs.
Mack in a hidden pocket concealed
about her person. They were in their
place at 10 o'clock yesterday morning,
but at 8 o'clock yesterday afternoon
they were missing. An immediate
search OF the hotel was made and the
servants were closely interrogated, but
without result. No trace could be
found of the missing jewels.
Today the case was put in the hands
of the police and at the same time an
advertisement sent out announced the
payment of a suitable reward for the
return of the chamois skin pocket and
its contents; no questions to be asked
This evening a woman stenographer
in the employ of the Pacific Electric
railway picked up the pocket in which
the jewels had been kept, but it was
empty.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-21
News From Neighbori1g Cities

ton Wednesday next by Judge H. H
Klamroth, bail being fixed at $4,000
In default of this bond she was COM
mitted to the Los Angeles county jail
Miss Stokes was brought from San
Francisco where she was apprehended
by Constable Walter c. Austin. She
is a handsome woman and was fash
ionably dressed in a dark blue tailored
gown and beautiful furs. She protests
her complete innocence of the offense
alleged, but Cashier Edwards of the
First National bank, who is the COM
plainant in the case, declares the for
gerieS are the cleverest he has ever
known in a long bank experience.