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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-12-20

5lAlLR0 40 Dls CRllalll ALTON
IN FAVOR OF TWIN CITIES
Two Cents a Mile TO Twin Cities;
Three Cents a Mile to All Other
Minnesota Points.

J. G. Brabec bought a ticket to
Duluth Tuesday morning. H. c. An
DIRE bought one to St. Paul. Each
gentleman bought his ticket at the
depot window, neither using mileage
books, Mr. Brabec paid three cents
a mile for his ticket and Mr.. Andre
bought his for two cents per mile.
Mr.. Brabec was going away from the
Twin Cities and Mr.. Andre happened
to be going to the Twin Cities. This
week and next the railroads are Civ
:ng two cent rate to the Twin Cit
;es but to no other place in the state.
If you buy ticket from Long Prai
RE to Osseo, you pay three cents a
nile but if you buy a, ticket eight or
line miles further on the same road,
you can have it for two cents per
mile. You must head into the Twin
Cities to get the rate. There is
land show in St. Paul but nothing
special going on in Minneapolis.
Minneapolis gets in on the cut rate
deal very probably because the rail
road men feared the EFFECTIVE
boiler that would 60 up if she did
aot. They know there would be
complaint from the balance of the
state but the balance of the state is
unorganiZed and the roads have no
fear.
So it is that for the next two
weeks the entire state Of Minnesota
is being Disseminated against in fav-
or Of the Twin Cities and a thirty
three per cent discrimination is a
pretty heavy discrimination.
It all serves to drill home the
same old argument unregulated
railroad rates means arbitrary rail-
road rates; mean discrimination and
injustice. As long as the railroads
have a free hand, this condition of
affairs will exist.
If the agent had sold Brabec a
ticket at three cents because he had
black hair and Andre a ticket at two
cents because he had red hair, there
would have been just as much sense
as to have charged the one three
cents because he was travelling north
that morning and the other two
cents because he happened to be
travelling south.
There is as much justice in favor
ing Twin City travel the next two
weeks with big discriminatory pas
senger rate as there would be if the
State Tax Commission voted to cut
down the Twin City tax rate thirty
three per cent for a while.-Long
Prairie Leader.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-12-20

lieved to sing in honor Of Christ's COM
ing. Reverence for the manger is
shown by the cattle. which kneel on
Christmas eve, while sheep in pastoral
regions, according to the shepherds
tales, march in procession to commem-
crate the visit of the angel herds.
In the rural districts of England If
a cock should crow during the still
ness Of a December night one might
hear a peasant say, He is soaring
away the evil spirits from the Christ
mas holy day.
In Austria and parts Of northern
Germany food is prepared with great
est delicacy on Christmas eve and
placed upon tables in order that the
Virgin Mary and the angel, in passing
during the night, may not be compel
led to fast. A light is placed In a win
dow in order that the Christ child, In
traversing the streets, may not fall.
Countrymen in Poland assert that
upon Christmas night the heavens open
and the scene Of Jacobs ladder is re-
enacted. To the saints alone, howev-
er. is it visible.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-12-20

as emperor OF the west In the year
800 and that Of William the Conquer
or at Westminster abbey In 1865.
Clovis, the first Christian king of
France, was baptized on Christmas
day, 496. -"
The pilgrims. who condemned all
church festivals, spent their first
Christmas in America working hard
all day long amid cold and stormy
weather and commenced the building
OF the first house in Plymouth, 1920.
It is significant fact that no great
battles were fought on Christmas day.
They have occurred on the 24th and
the Goth Of December, but the ami
versary Of the advent of peace on
earth has ever been observed by a ces-
sation of hostilities. A notable ex-
ception. however, is that of. the bat
tie Of Okeechobee, Fla, in which
Zachary Taylor defeated the Indians
in 1887.
On Christmas day Of 1861 President
Lincoln and his cabinet met and de-
cided to comply with the demand of
Great Britain for the release Of Mason
and Slidell, who had been captured
while on their way to- England and
France as representatives Of the con-
federacy.
In 1868 President johnson made
Christmas day memorable by issuing
q proclamation granting full pardon
to every one who had taken part in the
rebellion.
Sir Isaac Newton, whose grand dis
covery Of the law of gravitation re-
suited from the simple fact of his see
Ing. an apple fall to the ground, was
born on Christmas day, 1912.
William the Conqueror was crown
ed king Of England Christmas, 1866.
Christmas night, 1776, Washington
crossed the Delaware, fought the bat
tie Of Trenton the next day and defeat
ed the British.
King John Of England was born
Christmas day, 1166.
Christmas day begins In the middle
Of the Pacific ocean on the one hum
dred and eightieth parallel OF latitude.
and there IS where Santa Claus starts
and ends his great and: only journey
Of the year.
In. Russia Christmas day comes on
Jan. 6, for its calend ar Is the old
style. Santa Claus in t hat country is
pictured and thought to be by the chill
=dren an old fellow ver.Y much like q
big bearded peasant, WHO dtes around
with q small pack on his back, his
team span OF small heGses. HUH
Bees 80 southern cou ntrtes are be
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-12-20
WARNING
Holidays a Season of Danger From
Fires-Heed These Suggestions.

Do not decorate your Christmas
tree with paper, cotton or any other
infammable material.
Use metallic tinsel and other non
inflammable decorations only, and
set the tree securely so that the chill
dren in reaching for things cannot
tip it over.
Do not use cotton to represent
snow. If you must have snow use
asbestos fibre.
Do not permit the children to light
or relight the candles while parents
are not present. They frequently set
fire to their clothing instead. The
tree itself will burn when needles
hav become dry.
Do not leave matches within reach
of children at Holiday time. Candles
are meant to be lighted, and if the
children can get matches they will
! experiment with them. They initiate
their elders.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-12-20
Irvine Prices Made for 1912

Saltwater, Mimi, Dec. Warden
Henry Wolfer Of the state prison to-
day announced the prices of binding
Irvine for the season Of 1912. They
are practically the same as last year
and are guaranteed to be as low or
lower than other factories with the
product up to standard as to quail
ity and grade. The prices are ::
Standard, 500 feet, 6 IA cents !;
white scale, 500 feet, 6 IA cents ;
standard MANILA, $50 feet, 7 cents ;
MANILA, 600 feet, 7 ga cents; pure
MANILA, $50 feet, 8 1-2 cents.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-12-20
YOUR TUBERCULOSIS BILL

Suppose a man, father Of family
of three children, and earning $500
a day, is taken sick with tuberculo-
sis. What does it cost him to get
we'll, and what would it cost each
person in the United States to have
prevented him from ever having had
the disease. Here are a few OF the
leading items Of expense to him in
getting cured:
Six months treatment in SAN
atOr1um -. ............Y2 5O.OO
Care, family Of four at $500
per week for six months. 10000
Loss of wages for six months
at $500 per day. ........ 432.O0
Total -. ....... .YS|4.UO
Now what would have been the
mans share in the prevention Of tu-
berculosis?
can ounce Of prevention in
the proper care Of the
UOuy IIV VV'VV
A study of some literature
on the prevention of tuber-
culosis, which can be Sc
cured free of charge. 49,. 00.00
The stopping Of all bodily ex-.
cesses -. ............. oo.oo
A timely examination by
doctor -. ............. 800
The purchase of 100 Red
Cross Seals as a share in
the general preventive
campaign against tubercu-
losis -. .. LOO
Total -. ..............$ 400
How much did the man lose?
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-12-20
Put this seal with message bright,
on all the mail you send.

Every penny helps the fight
The dread White Plague to end.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-12-20
What Has Happened
On Christmas Day

How many know that Christmas
day was first celebrated in the year
96, although not as a Christian fes-
tival until forty years after that date?
1t was not until the fifth century that
It was permanently celebrated on Dec.
Is. Many interesting events have &C.
CURED on Christmas, and many tradi-
lions cling to that day. They make
entertaining and instructive reading
for old and young alike, so a few are
jotted down here as we inger over the
"walnuts and wine."
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-12-20

The industrial building Of the Lac
qui parle county fair grounds cost
$1,000, Of which $500 had been con-
tributed by the teachers and pupils
in the public schools O.: the county.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-12-20

One seal for penny, you'll take how
many?
Reds for the glow of the Christmas
cheer;
Whites for the peace of the brand
new year;
Green's for the brow, not for the bier,
Who'll drop a penny instead Of tear
To lessen the list in the brand-new
year?
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-12-20
PIeasantries Along the Milwaukee.

During the recent session of the
district court at Olivia man from
Renville and one from Olivia met the
Grand Central. $50 you're from
Renville," said the Olivia man. "Nice
old town but not laid out as beauti-
fully as Olivia" "Probably not"
said the man from Renville, "but
when our town becomes as dead as
Olivia we shall lay her out beauti-
fully, never fear."-Bird Island I'm
ion.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-12-20

Ralph Gutzler returned to his
home at Monticello Thursday night,
after a short visit at the home Of his
sister, Mrs. Lewis A. Gaut.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-12-20
First Letter Carriers.

First Letter Carriers.
It Is not clear that the letter carriers
were regularly employed before 1853,
when tradition tells us that Benjamin
Franklin, the new postmaster general.
employed them in Philadelphia and
possibly in New York. The earliest evil
dence we have is Of 1862. when the
Philadelphia postmaster advertised
that his ''boy' had run away and that
patrons must call for their letters at
the postofice. The Postal Journal Of
Hugh Finlay tells us that Boston had
no letter carrier in 1913. OF New
York he says that ''soon after the ar
rival Of mail the letters are quickly
delivered by runner which means
messenger or letter carrier.
Just Asking.
"Now, Bobby" said the mother an
grily. don't let me speak to you
again"
But returned the naughty little
fellow. chow can prevent you, man.
ma" -Satire.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-12-20
Deafness Cannot Be Cured

diseased portion of the ear. There Is only one
way to cure deafness, and that is by constitution
al remedies. Deafness Is caused by an infa1ned
condition Of the mucous lining Of the Eustachian
Tube. When this tube is infamed you have a
rumbling sound or imperfect hearing, and when
It Is entirely closed Deafness Is the result, and
unless the inflammation can be taken out and
this tube restored to its normal condition. hear
ing will be destroyed forever; nine cases out Of
an indamed condition Of the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any case
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for circu-
lars, free.
r. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, G.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-12-20

Miss Lille Nelson who has been
visiting at the home of G. A. Erick-
son returned to her home at Pennock
the latter part Of the week.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-01-13
MAYOR MAY APPEAL
COURTS DECISION.
Dismissal of Writ Shears Him of
Much Authority.

BAYONNE, Jan. 13.-The decision of
Supreme Court Justice Garrison dismiss
sing the application Of Mayor John j..
Cain, of Bayonne, for q writ of GER
tiorari to review the action of the big
Eight combine in the council, in
passing over his veto an ordinance taxi
ing from the Mayor much of his police
power. was gratifying to the anti-Cain
men. but Mayor Cain may appeal the
finding of the court.
AS oon as the combine had overrid-
den his veto the Mayor took the mat
ter to the courts, and 1t was still there
when the big Eight" combine went
out of commission January 1. The pres
ent combine is composed of Ave Demo-
Gratis who are friendly to Matthew T.
Cronin and two Republicans, Charles
A. Collier and Albert H. Phillips, who
were members of last years combine.
The ordinance does not give the po-
lice committee the power to make APP
pointments, but it does empower them
to make transfers of the members of
the department, without the sanction
of the Mayor. VIII has heretofore en-
Joyed that privilege. The ordinance al
SO provides that the committee shall
receive reports from the heads Of the
police department. The police commit
tee OF 1911 is made up of Councilmen
Boyle, Hornak and Minton, all Demo
Gratis and members of the combine,
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-01-13
WATER COMPANY
SEEKS NEW CONTRACT.
Makes More Liberal Terms to
CITY of PlainfeId.

PLAINFIELD, Jan. 1S.-Frank Ber-
gen. representing the Plainf1eld Union
Water Company, appeared before a
large gathering of prominent citizens In
the council chambers upon invitation Of
the special water committee. with a
view to setting forth some of the COM
pany's ideas relative to the question Of
a future water supply for Plainfield
and North Plainfield. The question of
establishing a municipal plant here is
being strongly agttated.
Mr.. Bergen presented a tentative Of
fer of a contract. stating that the COM
pany Is willing to enter into a con-
tract with the city and borough for
ten years. with a privilege OF two re-
newals of equal length, on the basis
Of the present contract, that is. the
company to continue to furnish water
to the city and borough and the towns
beween this city and Elizabeth, not in
Guiding the latter city, but II at any
time the supply seems to be made
quate, the city is to appoint an en-
gineer, the company is to select one.
and a third engineer is to be chosen
by the American Institute of Mining
Engineers. II, In their judgment, the
occasion should warrant II, the ON
pany will agree to stop serving water
to the outside towns and conserve the
supply for the city and borough.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-01-13
FRIDAY, THE THIRTEENTH,
LIVES UP TO RECORD.
Day of Bad Luck Brings Full
Measure OF Discomfort.

No wonder the rain came, the fog
sagged down or h puddles splashed
muddy aroun wet feet. The day Is
Friday, the 18th, and the weather had
a perfect right to go out after the
years record for misery. Whether 1t
wins IT or not, 1t started strong, and
the weather man said he thought there
was an excellent chance of Its keeping
up at least until midnight raises the
hoodoo.
6uperstitious persons. warned of the
date in advance, turne three times
each way as they left their homes for
the murky streets this morning.
Whether they saw any better through
the fog or missed any deeper puddles
on that account isn't a matter OF
record; but probably they didn't, for
the only way to make five blocks of
Broad or Market street and emerge
with dry feet vas to make 1t In a cab.
1t will be noticed. of course, that
this is Friday the 18th. and falls in
the first month of the new year. and
that the digits of the yea added to
the number of the month, gives you
another 10.
However, cheer up and whistle the
fog away; 1t will all be owe at mid
night.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-01-13
PASSAIC BANKS ELECT
OFFICERS FOR YEAR.

PAsSAIC, Jan. 13.-The Passalc
National Bank directors have elected
officers as follows: Charles M. Howe.
president; Gilbert W. Blanchard and
William F. CASTOR, vice-presidents:
George t. Renter, cashier: Ira A. Cad.
muh, assistant cashier.
The Hobart Trust Company also or
canned yesterday rejecting Williar
Mckenzie, president; Harry Mevars
hrst vice-president; Frank HuehaS
second vice-president; Frederick N
Btdwell, secretary and treasurer.
The other banks held elections >ves-
r afternoon, resulting as follows.
Passaic Trust & Safe Deposit Com
pany-Richard ]. Scoles, president: A.
zaoriskfe Van Houten, vice-president:
William H. Doremus, secretary and
treasurer; Paul Washington Muyier.
assistant secretary and treasurer
Merchants Bank-Robert d. Kent.
president; John Hardifer, vice-bresa-
dent; Edward F, Hackett, cashier.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-01-13
MAYOR GAYNOR TOLD
HE MUST Go SOUTH.

NEW YORK, Jan. 1s.-Mayor Gaynor
has been told to go South for his health.
and is going to do so as soon as the
subway matter lie disposed of by the
Board of Estimate and Apportionment.
II is thought that this may be done at
the meeting next week. At any rate, it
is understood the board will be quietly
urged by the Mayor to put affairs in
some such shape as soon as possible,
SO h he can get away.
The city executive has been i'll for
several days with grip. and the climate
here, especially the weather of the last
few days. has been bad for him. The
Mayor has not decided where he
will go or how long 1t will be for. but
1t can be said that he will go to the
far South and will probably stay away
three or four weeks.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-01-13
l.. c. B. A. .INSTALLS.

Mrs. Ellen I. Smott was installed as
president of Doane Branch No. 1850.
l.. c. B.. A. last night by Mrs. Josie
McKenny, past president. The other
officers indicted were; Mrs. Mary De-
laney, first vice-president; Mrs. Char
lotte Byrnes, second vice-president;
Mrs. Margaret Murphy. recorder; Miss
Catherine MCGOWAN, assistant re-
corder; Miss Ellen Nugent, financial
secretary; Mrs. Mary Flarity, treas
urer; Mrs. Ellen Killoran, marshall;
Miss Nellie Walsh, guard; Mrs. Mary
O'Connelly, Mrs. Mary Hopwood. Mrs.
Mary Lavelle, trustees.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-01-13
SUCCESSOR Of
ROBERT DAVIS AS
COLLECT0R--WH0?
County Chairman Hennessy,
Deputy Collector Somers and
Mayors Secretary Suggested.
Especial to the Newark star.l

JERSEY CITY, Jan. 18.-"Who viii
succeed the late Robert Davis as city
collectorg' This question Is upper
most in the minds of the local politi-
cians lust now. There ia considerable
talk TO the effect that James Hennessy,
chairman of the Democratic County
Committee, may get the $1,000 a year
lob. Mr.. -Hennessy is a member OF the
Board Of Tax Commissioners
Mayor wittpenn is being urged to
give the place to Deputy City Collector
Charles ]. Somers. Mr.. Somers was a
warm friend of Mr.. Davis. He Is cap
able and not a politician in the sense
of the word that he would use the or
flee for political purposes.
Mayors Secretary a Likely Mas.
MAYORS Secretary A. HI. Moore Is
talked of as q likely candidate In the
event the mayor decides to give the
place to one of his followers.
1t is pretty definitely known that
Mr.. Davis died without making a will.
His widow, Mrs. Anna Toppin Davis,
and the children held a conference, and
IL is understood that a satisfactory
agreement was reached as to the dis
position of the estate, said to be worth
in the ~neighborhood of s 1 1000, 900.
Under the law, where no will is exc
cuted, the widow is entitled to ono
third OF the real estate and one-half
of the personal estate. 1t is said that
Mr.. Davis's personal estate, consisting
of stocks and bonds, etc, will reach
something like $4,000 300.
The franchise of the Jersey City
Baseball Club of the Eastern League
wa valued by Mr.. Davis al $40, 900,
but 1t is not believed 1t would realize
that amount. Mr.. Davis was o OF
diamonds and Jewels and 1t Is said he
has a safe deposit box filled with rare
gems.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-01-13
SUES TROLLEY COMPANY.

TRENTON, Jan. 1~3.-Benjamin Yea
ger, Is years old, through his father.
Thomas G. Yeager, has commenced suit
in the Supreme Court against the -Tren-
ton Street Railway Company for $11, 900
damages, alleged to have been sus-
tanned when thrown off the zeal plat
form of a crowded trolley car on a
sharp curve.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-01-13
SECOND WARD REPUBLICANS.

Robert L. Ross was elected chairmnn
of the Second Ward Republican Execu-
tive Committee at the annual meeting
last night. The other officers chosen
were the following: vice-chairman,
BENJAMIN R. Bailey; treasurer. A.. Will
drick Swain; secretary, William j..
Schmauder; member-at-large. Frank
lin Murphy. Benjamin r Bailey,
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-01-13
CREDIT E \, DINNER.

> Theodore Aldendorff, e. l. Burget,
Louis Hammock and Frank lie Cerff are
members of the committee that is ar
ranging the annua dinner of the New
ark Association of Credit Men, which
will be held at Achtel-Stetter's Feb
ruary 81. The next meeting of the as
sociation will be January II. At the
luncheon in the Hotel Broad January
26. A.. w. Mcdowell, superintendent
Of the Bureau of Associated Charities,
will be the speaker.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-01-13
TO INSTALL.

The installation of officers of North
End Camp, Modern Woodmen of
America, will take place at II West
Park street tonight. The following
will be indicted into office: George e.
Baker, consul; L. Lassar, advisor;
Samuel Berla, banker; J. c. Rappleye,
clerk; NJ. Y. Merrill. escort; Y. Gold
berg, president of board of managers;
Joseph Yeager, watchman; Edward
Schlacter, sentry.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-01-13
WOMAN STRICKEN BLIND.

.BAYONNE. Jan. 13.-While preparing
her husbands dinner yesterday Mrs.
Samuel Steel, of Broadway and TWEEN
ty-1rst street, Bayonne, was suddenly
stricken blind. When her husband,
who is stage manager Of a local the
atre, reached home he found his wife
sitting on a chair and weeping. He
summoned two physicians, who fear
the woman will not recover her sight.
Mrs. Steel is 40 years old and has
suffered from kidney trouble.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-01-13
ADD TWO TO FOUR.

PASSAIC, Jan. 13.-Mr. and Mrs.
Louis Poles, of Alderman venue Cliff
ton, who have four children of their
own, were yesterday given custody by
Judge Francis Scott of Angelo and
Rose Constant, for whom they have
provided since the death of their father
and the disappearance OF their mother
five years ago.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-01-13
SILVER SERVICE FOR TREASURER.

Daniel Magler, treasurer of the Kin
ney and West Building and Loan As
ISOLATION, was presented with a silver
service of six pieces at q banquet of
the organization in Roever's Hall last
night. Joseph f.. Opeitz was the
speaker of the evening. Conrad
Beuchger acted AZ tcastmaster.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-01-13
ST. JOHNS BRANCH INSTALLS.

The new officers of st. Johns Branch
No. 1853, L. C. B.. A., were installed at
the celebration of the sixteenth ami
versary of the branch in st. Johns
Hall Il st night. Mrs. Maria Quinn is
the new president of the branch The
other officers are: vioe-president. Mrs
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-01-13

before the government here In under
valuation frauds in New York aggre-
gate at least 81, 600, 900. The frauds
were perpetrated particularly in silk
goods, millinery, wooden and other tex
tiles. The department is considering
the acceptance of the offers, but has
not reached a decision.