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The Meeker herald., 1912-01-27
PARIS HAS new FAD
"Radlum Cure" Is Latest Craze
in French Capital.
A1Eeets Patient Immediately OXYGEN
passsd Through Q Reservoir Con-
talnlns Mineral and plspsrssd
BY Means Of Electric Fan.

Parts. = The Afternoon Radium
Cure" Il the latest erase Of Paris 90
cSety. The popularity Of the treatment,
rev to Paris. has developed quite sud
denly. and Is due NO doubt to the fact
that 1t is exceedingly pleasant
Americans who spent last summer
1t either Carlsbad. Wiesbaden or HON.
burg are probably already acquainted
with the treatment by radium emana-
tons inhaled through the lungs. The
new cure has been in operation only
short time, being consequence OF
the discovery Of the radio-activity OF
mineral waters. What has struck Paris
society most 10 the novelty connected
with 1t. There 10 nothing suggestive OF
the physicians consulting room In the
spacious drawing room where tho pa
tisnts take their cure. All one has to
do 10 to remain In this room for .
couple Of hours every day for month.
and he will. according to Dr.. Frumesan.
the director Of the establishment. be
cured Of all rheumatism or. In general.
Of AL affections of the heart OF bone
Joints.
During the two hours OF voluntary
Imprisonment the patients play bridge.
rsed, talk. and take tea. In . corner
OF the room stands . tall. white cylin-
der looking like radiator. which alb
Serbs the superhuous carbonio acid and
causes q supply Of fresh oxygen to
PISS through reservoir containing .
few thousand dollars worth Of radium
The Meeker herald., 1912-01-27
Ohio Man 8smoanIne Because infant
Has q Toeth-Msans Another
Mouth to Feed.

Sympathy Of all the fond papas in
this city went out to Arthur Wander
sail OF Akron. Ohio, whose wife pre-
scented triplets to him. one of whom
had 4 perfectly formed tooth. They
were able to appreciate his great sor'
row in being deprived later Of the
chance to say "Baby's got a tooth.
an announcement invariably followed
by an individual celebration on the
part Of the proud parent To be
robbed Of the opportunity OF making
the speech which every married man
rehearses for weeks seemed too much
for one man to bear. and many Of the
local dealers in coochee-coochee-coo
talk sent messages of coincidence to
him.
Its Q hard blow" said one young
man. who was around collecting liquid
samples by way Of celebrating the
arrival Of his baby's first tusk. The
fact that he has two more chances to
make the speech will help alleviate
his grief. but Just think of the bun
he could have organized II all three
broke into the ivory game at the same
time. I've been expecting my baby's
tooth for weeks. and in order that 1
might be in proper shape to do It
justice have been dieting on salt
pork"
ASIDE from the misfortune OF being
robbed Of the greatest Joy in a mar
ried mans life. Just think Of the hard
luck Of having . baby born with .
-
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ar. .v...n... md lindlin...-..A

rare swsstnsss and kindlinsss-asA
SAID: G4t M
lyon don't suppose It WIN b .
handicap TO me in getting Q practice
that I was It one time president q
the United gtatesr
"A few minutes later. - ny ar
rsachsd the street at which vas "
leave It, l babe my former chief In he
cabinst room At Washington good AFT
srnoon and wished him every success
At the bar: and his parting words 70
me were these:
"'Psrhaps you will hear Of my mar
ing IN argument before the Supreme
court at Washington. should b.
very glad II I had a chance to do
that But the chance never came.
His death occurred before he could
get fairly started in the active prae-
tice Of his profession"
Copyright. 1911. by e. J. EdwardA An
Rights Reservod.)
The Meeker herald., 1912-01-27
Power Of Real Orator Shown

he represented Maine In the senate.
and that knowldge was not sunleisnt
to keep them in their seats after they
had heard and seen Governor Rooss-
welt. 81
General Francis v. Greene. At that
time prominent in Republican politics
in New York state. presided at tho
meeting. and he was greatly mortified
when he saw that 1t was apparently
about to break up Of Its own accord.
General Greene had already called
upon Senator Frye. who advanced to
the front Of the platform and began
to speak In . low tone Of voice. But
nobody paid any heed to him. and be
was vfstbly discounted.
Suddenly. General Greene had an
Inspiration. He was blessed with .
very powerful voice. and in stentorian
tones. that carried above the hustle
and confusion occasioned BY the de-
parting Thousands. he cried - he 3D.
vanced to the edge Of the platform:
'Gentlsmen! Gentlemen! Please re-
main seated 10 that you may hear the
acting vice-president Of the United
States. Senator Frye!"
1t was . most tactful and eficient
way Of arresting that departing
crowd: to refer to Senator Frye ~ the
acting vice-president. which he was
by virtue Of the fact that be was then
president Of the senate. was to give to
him an oficial dignity which he WAS
entitled. to. And 70 sopner had Gen.
erai Greene made his appeal than the
people hesitated and the thought
seemed to run through the mind Of
all: I'VE have Just heard the Repub-
lican candidate for vice-president, and
this man who stands before ~ II act
ing vice-president We will see what
he amounts to ~ . speaker." 80
many reseated themselves. but many
more remained standing. awaiting the
first words Of the acting vics-prssl-
dent.
Senator Frye. with his beautifully
modulated. Auteifke voics. spoke . sim
gle sentence. The crowd gave him
instantly its ear. He spoke again.
The crowd began to settle Itself Arm-
" in the seats. IN three minutes hs
had that vast audience sathralled.
and in the thrss-auartsfs Of an hour
which he used In making his address
mot one person left the hall Then.
when b had finished. they al sat for
= moment in silsnce before they burst
out in Wild applause. And that 10 one
Of the finest tributes an orator can
receive.
copyright. 1911. BY z. }. ,warps All
RIGHTS Nsoerved,)
The Meeker herald., 1912-01-27
Was Lonely In Private Life

TO the practice oe the Law seriously.
When I left Warrington I associated
myself with my old law hrm. but
cannot say that have worked ssri-
ously; have been lawyer IN name
only. presume that may be little
rusty. But It u not 30 much for the
purpose Of earning . good income that
am going to renew practice ~ 1t 10
to occupy my mind. l shall certainly
rust out completely II am not active
ly engaged In some kind OF employ.
ment from now on
And then" continued General
James. "he looked at me with smile
which remembered from the days OF
our early association when hs was col
lector of the port Of New York and |
was deputy under him-a smile Of
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Pang Triplets Brought

the way another sympathixer put It.
Yes, it's \ boy. the other members Of
the delegation being girls. While his
sisters will be content with milk for .
year at least. he will have to have
steak and chops from the start in or
der to exercise that tooth. That
youngster will be demanding evening
clothes before he IL six months old"
Beats all tho way nature favors
these Ohio babies" complained q man
who hasn't any teeth. Here's q
younsster arrives all ready to tackle
q beefsteak dinner. while I have to
be content with Cruel I've been
drinking my meals for years. Bet a
dollar. II you investigate. you will ind
that the first thing he said was I &C
cept the nomination. All Ohio babies
do that"
The Meeker herald., 1912-01-27
Late for Dinner; He Jumps

heel, Schneider caught the falling man
by the arms ~ his feet hit the side
walk. Instead Of dropping to The
ground in = limp heap. the workman
landed squarsly ON his feet.
Are you hurt?' asked Schneider.
Il should say not" said the brick
layer, smiling. Il was late going
home to dinner and jumped. I often
do that"
An ambulance was summoned aud
tho surgeon looked the remarkable
Jumper over. but could nnd no IN
juries of any sort.
The Meeker herald., 1912-01-27
General Arthur. Aftsr Leaving the
Whlts House, Found Himself 4
Mere Atom In the Lie Of
New York City.

Il am sure that was the last Nom.
ber Of the original cabinet of Presi.
dent Arthur who saw him and had .
chat with him" said Thomas L. James,
who was postmaster general under Al.
thur from September. 1881. to Janu-
airy. 1882. and at eighty years of age
10 New York city's dean Of national
bank presidents.
One afternoon not long before Ar
thurs death. which occurred in No
vember. 1885. had occaaion to take
. surface CART was before the days
OF the trolley-directly In front of the
Grand Central station, New York. Az
] passed down the aisle I heard my
name called. looked around and
saw ex-President Arthur occupying
corner seat in tho roar end Of the
car. II was he who had called to me
a. passed by him. am sure that NO
person In the car but myself realized
that ons Of its passengers was the
man who had been the twsnty-arst
president Of tho nation. Certainly
the man who sat next to Arthur did
not recognize him: for when the ex-
president politely asked him to move
up . little 30 ~ to make room for
iuctantlv ant I obs.rvsd mt ~. n,.n.
mar changed ,n.t,ntlx, vhs, \. $500
me addrsn, the ex.nr..,d.n. =. o.
era Arthur.
..Haye Won ever r.xr.,,.a ,,,,..,r,
p,,b,ic ,ife7. Artbnr .stad ~. snroros
at nothing .nn.r.ntIv .,,.r h.a
talked . NH. IN General linz.
az su,no.e M pr..,d.rt ..,a
IN roplv 4hat M man h.. sv.r h.,d
hirh n,hl,c omc. ~ 49,. :, w..h.
,noton vithout o.c..,on.,,v ,h.n :,
nrivsts Me nns,ng bim.ai, v..rn,r.
The Meeker herald., 1912-01-27
Philadelphia Elite Perform
Daring Numbers at cotillion.
Mrs.. Jackson Fouraud Uses Snake
New York Entertainment Includes
All Kinds Of Terpsich-
oran Varieties.

New York.-If elite and exclusive
Philadelphia society people could have
seen their two favorite cotillon lead
era. Charles Gilpin and George Lee
Thonpson. the recently divorced hus-
baAA Of the beautiful Julie Phillips.
eso4 Naace Gwyn. the actress. Titan
halr6A and from Australia. TO an en-
tertathment given by Mrs. Jackson
Gouraud short time ago. they would
have opened wide their eyes.
But II they could have seen Miss
Gwyn dance the dance of the seven
wells little later they might have
gotten their eyelashes tangled up with
theft eyebrows. t..
Miss 0wyn's alluring figure and her
startling 9alome dance were both more
orless revealed 1t . Soiree de la danse
excentriqus QUOTED from the pro-
gram) given by Mrs. Gouraud. Every
body was In masquerade costume.
Mrs. Gouaud arrayed as The Night
Has . Thousand Eyes," and In pearls
that would clothe baby and ransom
. king. received her guests at tho
staircase landing. The program In.
cluded La Maxurka Russo. danced by
M. AgrioR and M. Maurice; the Ha-
waiian Kui, danced by natives; LIE
Whirl. BY Kathleen Clifford and Harry
Pilcer and La Harem slide. by the
whole company.
A native Igorrote In his native cos
tune. mostly beads, electrified the
company In La Danse des igorrotes.
Mrs. Gouraud herself appeared in La
Danse dc Cobra, and with N. Agarlof
The Meeker herald., 1912-01-27
His vsrsion Of story Thst His wife
Declined for Him the Nominat.on
z Tor second Place While He
Was Fishing.

Since the death recently OF William
P. Frye, long time senator from Maine
and President pro tempore Of the sen.
ate.-a senator for whom the country
at large held the highest respect
story has been much circulated to the
effect that Senator Frye-or rather his
wife for him. while her husband was
away fishing for trout declined the
nomination of vice-president on the Re.
publican ticket in 1880.
A favorable opportunity came to ma
at one time during the presidential
campaign Of 1884 to ask Senator Frye
II the report were true that he had do.
clined the nomination for vice-preai,
dent after General Garfield had been
nominated for president
TT isn't exactly true" Senator Frye
replied. There was received ut my
house at Lewiston while was away
from home a telegram purporting to
come from members Of the Maine dele
gstion to the Republican national con-
vention asking me II would accept
the nomination for vice-president Ny
wife wired for me in reply stating that
1 would not. Tho telegram. however.
was not unlike others which members
of state delegations when the question
of the vice-president il under consider
alton send to some citizen Of their
state. 1t doesn't mean much. sup
pose my friends at Chicago at that
time wanted to be In position II the op-
perfume moment came to suggest my
name"
well, Senator" asked. "supposinE
the convention had nominated you:
Would you have accepted the nomina-
tion" ~
Il would have been compelled to &C
cept 1t; no man could receive the nom
nation, for vice-president and then de-
cline 1t, thus compelling the nominar
ton Of some one else. and afterwards
have any standing with his party.
II happen to know" continued Sen
ator Frye. shat General Logan was
bsterly opposed to the movement en-
The Meeker herald., 1912-01-27
resnry's Appeal.

Tommy'e father was . minister.
while Tommy was only . mimic.
about ave years old. Tommy and his
friend Bobby used to play going to
church sometimes. Tommy always oc-
cupyins the pulpit while Bobby was
supposed to lead the choir and to take
up the collection.
One day Tommy's mother happened
to hear particularly earnest appeal
from the pulpit In the nursery. 20 she
stopped to listen. Tommy was ad-
dressing the congregation.
What this church wants" he
shouted. mimicking his fathers &C.
cents. rs money. We want money for
improvements. We want money for
the Sunday school We always want
money for Easter and for Christmas.
but what we chiefly want money TOR
right now 10 for the Fourth Of July"
The Meeker herald., 1912-01-27

Ten Year, for Twenty Cent Theft.
New York.-Maurice McGrath, Of %
Chambers street. was sentenced this
afternoon BY Judge O'Sullivan in gen
eral sessions to serve ten years in
Sing Sing for = robbery that nsttsd
the prisoner Just twenty cents. The
prisoner has served several terms In
prison and 1t was on account Of his
criminal record that tho severe pen
atty was imposed.
The Meeker herald., 1912-01-27
King EDWARDS Pipe.

King Edward possessed pipe quite
a. obnoxious to genuine smokers a.
the carved monstrosity In Chicago
When be visited Constantinopls in
1862 he smoked nargniis with the
sultan, and on taxing leave was asked
to accept the pipe he had used ~
souvenir OF his visit It had gold
stem and was iniaid with diamonds to
ever. il = modest pipe compared with
the nsrgbiIe smoked BY the shah OF
Persia on state occasions. With all IT'S
appurtenances. which include Jewel.
encrusted water bowl. the kaliian, -
It Is called, Is worth at least 9So.0oo.
-Lohdon Chronicle.
The Meeker herald., 1912-01-27

and to be dispersed afterward through
the room by means Of small electric
fan. rn
There are NO smells and no discom-
forts whatever. On the contrary. the
purity Of the air and the invigoratinE
effects Of the radium give pleasant
sense Of well.being. This sense Of we'll
being ID. according to the doctor. due
to the radio-activity absorbed By ones
The Meeker herald., 1912-01-27
Man on New York Building Leaps
Three stories and Escapes
UnhVrt,

New York.-Poiiceman Schneider
was ambling along in front Of an un-
finished building at Ninth avenue and
Fortieth street when his eye happened
to stray aloft In lookout TO. 4 dis
lodged brick. Just as he looked up
he saw the body OF man leave tho
scaffolding on the third story and
come hurtling down directly over him.
With an agile spring the policeman
lodged the body Pivoting on his
The Meeker herald., 1912-01-27

body, which is retained for several
hours after the treatment.
The establishment. which has been
open only few days. is already the
talk Of Paris, and 1t 10 astonishing
how many society women have sud
denly discovered that they are suffer
Ing from rheumatism In order not to
miss the three to I'VE O'Clock "Radium
Tea"
The Meeker herald., 1912-01-27
uns.r.h 200 skeletons.

Cincinnati.-Two hundred human
skeletons were discovered on the farm
of Enos Hayes. between Cleves and
Elisabethtown o. It 10 believed the
place was an indian burying ground
or the scene Of battle between the
Indians and white men in pionssr
days.
The Meeker herald., 1912-01-27

Wear Dark Blue Dress Suits.
London.-Two mon noted In club
land for being always smartly tailored
created a small sensation at q recent
function by appearing in dark blue
dress suits with gilt buttons.
The Meeker herald., 1912-01-27
Some Luck.

6ome Luck.
Been hunting!''
yes"
ANY luckf'
Some. Found q man who would
cash . check when the game warden
tnld me what the 11o wHs.
The Meeker herald., 1912-01-27
equivoeal.

How did you make out about the
contributions for that church oyster
supperf
Jaw, the folks gave ~ . raw dealt"
Baltimore American
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-04-17

DR.. Peter Nelson was placed in
nomination for the Office of City
Dairy Inspector and on ballot being
taken received 8 votes; and DIR. Nell
son was declared elected to the Of
flee of City Dairy Inspector.
R. W. Stanford was placed in
nomination for the Office of City
Attorney for the ensuing year, and
Lon ballot being taken received full
vote of the Council, in all. Mr..
Stanford was declared elected to the
office of City Attorney.
Alderman Erickson introduced the
following resolution, which was
adopted by the following vote:
"Ayes," 8; "noes," none.
RESOLUTION.
Resolved, that the salary of the
City Attorney for the ensuing year
be and the same is hereby fixed at the
sum of Six Hundred Dollars a year,
payable monthly.
Approved April II, 1912.
E. C. WELL1N, Mayor.
Mr.. Lewis Fridlund was placed in
nomination as a member of the Wa
ter & Light Commission to serve for
term Of three years. On ballot
being taken, Fridlund received the
full vote of the Council, in all, and
was thereupon declared elected to
said office.
Alderman Norman offered the fol-
flowing resolution which was unani-
mously adopted, all members vot-
ing "Aye."
RESOLUTION. !
Resolved, that the salary Of the
City Clerk for the ensuing year be
and the same is hereby fixed at
$4,000 per month, payable monthly.
Approved April 18th, 1912.
E. C. WELLIN, Mayor.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-04-17

be and the same is hereby fixed at
$225.00 for the ensuing year, pay
able quarterly. -
Approved April 18th, 1912.
E. c. WELL1N, Mayor.
Albert Struxness was placed in
nomination for the Office Of City Au-
ditor for the ensuing year.
On ballot being taken Mr.. Strux-
ness received 8 votes and was de-
clared elected as City Auditor. AL
derman Hedin presented the follow
ing resolution which was unani-
mously adopted
RESOLUTION.
Resolved, that the salary of the
City Auditor for the ensuing year
be and the same is hereby fixed at
$4,000 per annum; $4,000 of said
amount to be charged to the General
Fund, and $4,000 to be charged to
the Water and Light Fund, and said
salary to be paid quarterly.
Approved April 18th, 1912.
E. C. WELLIN, Mayor.
c. c. Selvig was placed in nomi-
nation for the office of Fire Warden
for the ensuing year.
On ballot being taken he received
the full vote Of the Council. Mr.. Sell
Wig was thereupon declared duly
elected as Fire Warden.
Alderman Freeberg offered the fol-
lowing resolution which was unani-
mously adopted:
RESOLUTION.
Resolved, that the salary of the
Fire Warden for the ensuing year
be and the same is hereby fixed at
$4,000, payable in three payments
of $1,000 each, payable after each
inspection made by the said Warden.
Approved April 18th, 1912.
E. C. WELLIN, Mayor.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-04-17

Mrs. w. H. McCune and daughter,
Miss Avis returned to their home at
Sioux City, Saturday, after visiting
at the home Of DR.. and Mrs. H. Por-
ter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Peterson and
children of Hallock arrived in Will
mar Saturday morning and expect to
remain here permanently, residing on
a farm near Willmar.
Mrs. Chas. Hilstrom arrived last
Thursday from St. Paul to visit her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. E. Ellingson,
and sister, Mrs. E. Hanscom. She
returned home Monday.
Miss Clara Moen Of Litchfeld who
was the guest of her niece, Miss May
Hanson, left on Thursday for a visit
with relatives in New London before
returning to her home.
The Willnar Tribune has printed
the last annual statement of the City
Of Willmar in pamphlet form, conven-
lent for reference. Anyone wishing a
copy may have same by applying at
the Office.
Mrs. And. Patched very nicely en-
tertained friends to dinner at her
home on E.. Litchfeld avenue last
Tuesday, April 2. The occasion was
in honor Of Mr.. Patchell's birthday
anniversary.
Mrs. Emma Anderson and two chill
dren, Oscar and Stella, who have
been visiting at the home of Fred An
derson out at Mamre, were in Will
mar Monday enroute for their home
at New London.
James Gaut Of Galesburg, ILL.,, who
has been visiting at the home of his
brother, L. A. Gaut, all winter, de-
parted last friday for Lewiston, Ida
Tho, where he expects to remain fol
an indefinite time.
Tom Thompson, who has spent the
past six months in Willmar employed
as bricklayer for Jens Olson, con.
tractor, left last Thursday morning
for Litch6eld to work on the new jai
being erected there.
Ask for Johnson's Velvet lc'
Cream.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-04-17

Alderman Freeberg presented the
following resolution which was unan-
imously adopted.
RESOLUTION. j.;
Resolved, that the City Of Willmar
pay to the City Clerk the sum Of Sc.
90 monthly, account Of rent and
Office expenses for the said City
Clerk for the ensuing year.
Approved, April IL, 1912.
E. C. WELLIN, Mayor.
Alderman Anderson introduced the
following resolution, which was un-
animously adopted.
RESOLUTION.
Resolved, that the salary of the
City Treasurer for the ensuing year
be and the same is hereby fixed at
$125.O0 per annum, payable quar-
terly.
Approved April 18th, 1912.
E. C. WELLIN, Mayor.
The City Treasurer's bond was
fixed at $35 100000. The bond of the
City Clerk was fixed at 100000;
the bonds Of the Chief of Police and
Night Patrolman at 100000; Con-
stables, $4,000 each and Justices
of the Peace $4,000 each.
On motion the Council proceeded
to consider bids for the bonding of
the City officers as advertised.
Sealed bids Of Fred L. Gray Co.,
Go1ham-Braden Co., and Wilson &
Force, all IF Minneapolis, and T. O.
lGilbert, of this City, on behalf Of the
Title Guaranty & Surety Company,
were opened and read.
The bid Of the Title Guaranty &
Surety Company being the lowest
bid was on motion accepted.
Alderman Freeberg offered the
following resolution, which was I'M
animously adopted.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-04-17
LOCAL AND PERSONAL

Rev. L. G. Edgren of Kandiyohi
was Willmar visitor on Monday.
Henry Bergdahl went to Kandiyohi
Monday for a short business trip.
Mrs. Mary Downs went to Spicer
Monday to spend the day visiting
relatives.
Hans Christensen went to New
London Monday to look after his pro-
perty there.
Miss May Hanson spent Monday
and part Of yesterday at her paren-
tai home at New London.
Miss Mary Green arrived Monday
from New London for a short stay at
the home Of Eben E. Lawson.
Miss R. Florence Porter spent Sun
day, a guest at the home Of her Bro
Their, DR.. Oliver Porter, in Atwater.
Oscar Melbostad, who recently left
Willmar for Boyd, MIMI, spent Sun
day, guest of friends in this city.
Miss Nellie Botnen spent a few
days last week at the home of her
sister, Mrs. E. L. Thorpe in Pen
mock.
N. G. johnson of Wheaton, who is
visiting at the home of J. G. Apple
gren, went to Maynard Monday for
a short visit.
Mrs. Ole Mattson and son Olaf of
New London, were in Willmar Mon
day, enroute for an extended visit
with relatives at Sisseton, S. D.
Mrs. Robertson Of Cottonwood re-
turning from visit in Minneapolis
was a guest of her sister, Miss Phoe-
be Paulson, between trains on Sat-
urday.
Mrs. Mayberry, who has been a
guest at the home Of Sheriff and Mrs
Peter Bonde since Easter Sunday, de-
parted Monday for her home at Min
neapois.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Wolf arrived
the first Of the week from Clara City
and will make their home in Willma1
for the coming summer. They vii
reside on Lake street.