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MERRIAM's SINCERITY.

MERRIAM'S SINCERITY. From
the standpoint of service or actual
accomplishments to our city has not
Aid. Merriam been the most expen-
sive man now in public Office in our
state? ......
Our memory is not so short but
what we can recall the results of his
so-caIled Merriam commission, which
was paid thousands of dollars to in
vestigate the business methods Of
the city hall. On that commission
were there not men whose financial
interests would have been jeopardized
if the real inside workings of the city
hall had been exposed? Did not
Merriam make great display Of ear
Aestness until his. hand was on the
doorknob of the mayors Office? Then
did he not withdraw his hand and
leave the door closed without looking
in? WASN'T surprising that thinking
citizens inferred that some bargain
had ben struck which insured Mer-
Ram assistance or support if he be-
came a candidate for mayor if he
would desist and cease to investigate
further?
Next, Merriam became a candidate
for mayor and nearly 100000 was
contributed and used to put him over
three times as much money as was
used for any other candidate, was it
not? But Merriam was rejected be-
cause it takes something besides cold
dollars to secure nomination to that
Office. Next there was a vice COM
mission, was there not, and more
thousands cast in MerTiam's way? Is
it to wonder that people began to
believe that the purpose of that COM
mission was more to boost this man
Merriam than to investigate vice, and
now does it not appear that some Of
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upon Ireland or America, and if ever
they hindered the executive depart
ment of our country?
So there is one thing for Mr.. Ste
ven to do-kick in on the band wagon
and take ride along harmony square
and if $3.50 is his policy lift the cover
and let the Irish in on it. - Joe
Schutze, 40 E. Grand AW.
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condition today; IS per cent of its
population is unable to read or write.
But to all appearance a change will
soon take place, which am sure will
be for the benefit of Mexico. Why
has Carranza killed priests, destroyed
churches, closed schools and sacDe-
igiously stolen ecclesiastical proper
ty? In the Philippines if bible is
found it is burned.
So, Healy, what good has the Cath
ole church done, anyway. Now,
should you be a humble servant of
the pope of Rome, still we wish you
well. We intend to stick to the stars
and stripes and allow no pope or king
to hang any flag above Old Glory
J. B., 4106 DrexeI Blvd.
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THE IRISH.

LIE IhtSI1s - converting Alien
Steven on Actual Facts" l kindly
ask him to give US facts. He is very
elaborate in his denunciation of the
Irish and bases his deductions upon
either blind superstition, prejudice or
ignorance of the conservative ele-
ment displayed by the Irish in all
their dealings, either diplomatic OF
civil ~
His hobby seems to be $3.50, but
if he will trace back along education
al lines the origin of this wonderful
policy and now vulgarized phrase he
will find out that it was originated
and practiced by the Irish since their
settlement in Ireland. They displayed
their $3.50 disposition when they sent
teachers, martyrs, soldiers and gen.
erals to neighboring nations to put
into effect and make practical this
brotherly love feeling. do not think
they Disseminated against either
creed or nationality like some of our
modern scribes.
The facts Mr.. Steven stated are not
authentic and are therefor merely
coverings under which he can let out
his seemingly English feeling. He is
supposing the Grant stuff. Hanging
titles of rough-and-tumble fighters on
them, and seems to be greatly put out
because Sheridan, Sherman and Lo-
gan were Irish, but can he show Hle
where the Irish ever brought disgrace
Morris tribune., 1915-11-12
Zahl to Prove Claim

Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Zahl and
daughter left Monday afternoon for
Trail City, South Dakota, where Mr..
Zahl filed on a homestead last May.
From here they went to Appleton by
automobile. The purpose of their visit
to the claim at this time is to build
a claim shack and spend a few days
and nights on the land after which
they will be permitted to leave for
another five months. Mrs. Zahl has
never seen the prairie country of the
Dakotas, and doesn't known what a
coyote looks like. There are lots OF
them on the Zahl claim and Mr.. Zahl
felt certain that these denizens of the
sand dunes will be out in full force te
give the Morris ladies a reception
Mr.. and Mrs. Zahl expect to return
to Morris in about ten days.
Morris tribune., 1915-11-12
CENEVIEVE MANCAN
WEEDS AT ST. PAUL
Former Popular Morris Young
Lady Surprises Friends---to
Live at Prior Lake

The marriage of Miss Geneveive
Mangan, daughter of Mrs. Honora
Mangan, to Mr.. Frank A. Simones of
Prior Lake, was solemnized Monday
morning at 80 o'clock in the new
cathedral at St. Paul, MINI.
The marriage ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. Finley in the presence
of many relatives and friends. The
bride was gowned in beautiful Afri-
can brown, fur trimmed suit, with hat
to match and wore large corsage
bouquet of lilies of the valley and
cream roses. She was attended by
her sister, Miss Helen Mangan, as
bridesmaid, who was gowned in a
beautiful navy blue, fur trimmed suit,
with hat to match, and wore corsage
bouquet of lilies of the valley and
pink roses. The groom was attired
in conventional black and was attend
ed by the bride brother, Mr.. Thomas
Mangan, of this city.
Following the ceremony the happy
couple and immediate relatives enjoyed
wedding breakfast at the home of
the brides mother, Mrs. Honora Man
gan, 288 Pleasant Avenue, st. Paul.
The newlyweds left on the evening
train for few days wedding trip,
after which they will be at home to
their friends in their new residence at
Prior Lake, MINI.
The bride is popular young lady
of this city where she attended public
school and grew to young womanhood.
She graduated and was president o1
the Morris high school graduating class
of 1912, and has since been teaching
in the public schools of the state.
The groom is a hustling young mar
of Prior Lake, Minnesota, where he
is the owner of a harness shop anc
enjoys asiarge circle of friends.
|, The happy young couple are ths
recipients of many beautiful ant
valuable gifts, aid their many. Friends
wish them the greatest joy and happi
ness of life, and the heartiest of con
gratulations.
Morris tribune., 1915-11-12

house managers of the middle east.
The cast includes such we'll known
comic opera artists as Miss Eleanor
Jenkins, Prima donna soprano; Miss
Maize Howard, Contralto; Mr.. Frank
O. Burgess, Baritone; Mrs. E. F.
McCrumish, Tenor Mr.. j. A. Daw-
son, Comedian; and many others of
a like reputation. under the musical
direction of B. E. Hoard, all of whom
have been identified with such famous
musical organizations as the Andrews
Opera Co., Castle Square Opera Co. !,
Boston Lyric Opera Co., B. C. Whit
ney Attractions, etc. We are assured
that the performance will abound in
bright and catchy vocal numbers,
beautiful costuming and that the COM
edy will be made feature. The per-
sonnel of the cast of principals men
toned, guarantees that the offering
will be first class in every particular.
adv.
Morris tribune., 1915-11-12
Colby is an S. D. Man Now

Jim Colby has removed his name
from the voting list in Morris and is
now a full-fedged resident of South
Dakota. Colby is one of the five
Morris people who acquired home
stead in that state in May. He picked
his six miles from Trail City and last
week he built shack and slept in it
two nights in accordance with the
provisions of the homestead laws. He
has been granted a leave of absence
for five months after which time he
will return to do some breaking and
put in crop. Mr.. Colby is we'll sat
isfed with the country and intends to
prove the claim and perhaps make his
residence permanent. Every foot OF
the land thrown open for entry last
spring is taken and on Monday this
week seventeen townships more was
opened for filing. He brought num-
ber of fine looking onions grown in a
garden adjoining his claim.
Morris tribune., 1915-11-12
FRAMNAS HAS IOWA
BEATEN FOR HOME
Ole Benson Draws Conclusion
After Thirty Years Active
Farming in Two States

The township of Framnas, this
county, has the state of Iowa beaten
forty ways and then some according
to Ole Benson who returned from a
trip to Emmetsburg and vicinity last
Friday. Benson lived at Emmetsburg
twenty seven years before coming to
Framnas where he has farmed three
and a half years. "That makes over
thirty years that l have farmed, and
I think I am qualified to make com
parisons," said Mr.. Benson to the
Tribune this week.
Mr.. Benson found results of farm
ing very disappointing at his old home
this fall. Emmetsburg is located in
the famed corn belt of Iowa but the
crops this year were not as good as
they were in Stevens county. The
corn was late and some of it froze,
and some of it rotted on the stalk,
Potatoes, too, were of an inferior
quality and the Emmetsburg farmers
were looking to Minnesota and North
Dakota for the winter supply. High
priced land in Iowa has dropped con.
siderable following the crop failures
and many of the young fellows an.
nounced their intentions of going
farther north and west in the early
spring in search of cheaper and better
land. Mr.. Benson thinks some Of
them will look over this section of thu
universe before buying.
Mr.. Benson was accompanied t,
Iowa by Mrs. Benson who had no
been outside Stevens county since tn,
family came here over three years ago
Like Mr.. Benson she thinks Framna
is the ideal spot.
Morris tribune., 1915-11-12
Ball Player Meets Accident

Peter Munlux, crack catcher for
the Morris Independents, is about
town this week with his hand done up
in a sling as a result of an accident
at the Miller barber shop Sunday af-
ternoon. While demonstrating scien-
tifc wrestling holds with his brother
to an audience of interested friends
Peters hold was broken and his hand
was thrust through plate glass win
dow. An ugly cash was cut length
ways over the hand and another cut
opened the wrist.
Munlux began working at the Home.
wood billiard parlors Saturday and hac
finished the first day when the acci.
dent happened. His injuries are not
serious but it will be several days be
fore he has full use of the hand.
Morris tribune., 1915-11-12
LUNCH And MUSIC
!: ON OPENING NIGHT
Everybody in Morris will Have
| Chance to Inspect New High
School this Evening

The doors at the new high school,
will be thrown open to the public to.
night when the board members, theil
wives, and the members of the school,
faculty will act as reception com.
mittee and will serve as guides tt
those who wish to make a tour of the
building. State Inspector E. M
Phillips, of St. Paul, will deliver ar
address and there will be a program
at which DR.. Caine and Judge Biese
will tell the visitors something about
the school and school history in Nor
ris. The girls of the domestic science
class will serve refreshments.
Owing to the fact that the building
was not entirely finished when the
school term began in September the
board felt unable to set aside a day,
afternoon or evening when the general
public should have a chance to look
over the handsome new high school
the matter was delayed. The boarc
hopes to see everybody interested il
school matters in the city turn out this
evening when the guides will take
pleasure in showing them about ane
artwser any questions that may b.
asked.
The following interesting program
will be rendered after which the toul
of the building will be made:
iSong-Girls' Glee Club.
sAddress-Dr. C. E. Caine, presi
dent of the school board.
Address Inspector E. M. Phillips
of st. Paul.
SSolo-Miss Margaret Eckes.
aSpeech-Judge George Beise, mem
Der of the school board. '>.~=
Song Glee Club.
Refreshments served by the dom
este science girls.
A general invitation is extended t
taeserybody in Morris to spend this eve
ming at the high school building. >
Morris tribune., 1915-11-12
CITY REAL ESTATE
AT new HIGH MARK
C. A. Dushek Buys McCanney
Lot at $3.50 per Front Foot
Property Adjoins Hotel

Business lots in Morris reached g
new high level this week when C. A,
Dushek, proprietor of the Merchants
hotel, bought the McCanney lot ad'
joining the hotel at a consideration
of So, $50, to $13O per front foot.
The lot has frontage of 25 feet anC
is 14O feet deep. Mr.. Dushek says
he intends to build on the lot next
spring.
The next lot was bought by J. J,
Gaffney three weeks ago. The site is
to accommodate motion picture
theatre, work of which has already
been commenced. When buildings
grace these two lots there will not be
a single vacant lot on that side of the
street for a distance of three and &
half blocks.
Morris tribune., 1915-11-12
New Bowling Alleys

A new amusement enterprise will
be started in Morris within the next
few weeks when bowling alley will
be installed at the Homewood billiard
and pool hall. Mr.. Boyd was in the
twin cities Monday and Tuesday where
he made purchases of equipment and
the alleys will be on their way this
week.
Messrs. Boyd and Brown have Sc
cured additional floor space for their
billiard and pool tables through the
Euseeof the store room formerly oc-
cupied by the Mcclure plumbing
shop which will give them an entrance
on Sixth street. The alleys will be
given a floor space on the north side
of the room now occupied by the
billiard tables. The place is well
lighted and ventilated and will be ar
admirable home for the bowlers.
Morris tribune., 1915-11-12
Lime Will Remain

Parties from Alexandria were here
last Friday ready to close deal for
the purchase of the Lime bakery. An
invoice of the stock and fixtures
was taken when unforeseen matters
arose and Mr.. Lime decided to can
eel the sale. 81 regretted very
much to halt the deal," said Mr..
Lime Monday, for the parties were
responsible and meant business. But
there was another matter resting
entirely with myself and when ex-
plantations were offered they me agreed
with me in the course taken.''
The news of Mr.. Linne's contem-
plated sale will come as surprise to
his many friends and patrons in Nor
ris. They will be still more pleased
to learn he has decided to remain at
the old stand, and that he has dis
missed all intentions to sell his busi-
ness.
Morris tribune., 1915-11-12
MANY HEARD CALL;
FEW WERE CHOSEN
Lincoln Harvey Heads List of
Morris Land Winners in
Minot Drawings

Of the seventy persons who bought
tickets from Morris to the land regis
trations at Minot, Plaza and Bismarck,
only three were successful in winning
claims on the Fort Berthold reserva-
ton which will be thrown open for
filings next May. The drawings were
held at Minot last Thursday when
seven hundred claims were awarded.
Two thousand and fifty names were
drawn from the thirty thousand re-
gistrations. Several Morris people
secured numbers about the seven hun
dred mark and it is within the range
of possibilities that they may yet Sc
cure claim although the chances are
small.
Lincoln Harvey, a young farmer
living near Morris, was the most sue
cessful land seeker from Stevens coun-
ty. He was the seventy second man
whose name was drawn and this gives
him an excellent chance to secure one
of the very best farms on the reserva-
tion. He intends to make use of his
rights and will be on the reservation
among the first to spy out his claim.
William G. Carlson, Morris elec.
trician, was the next on the Morris
list with number 462. He intends tc
go out about the first of May and will
file on anything that looks good. He
has received several fattering offers
of positions with good pay for his
services duringthe time required tt
prove up his claim. He has drawn
plans for house. barn and poultry
house and is studying flax and alfalf;
culture.
Harold Mcdonald, young Hodges
Morris tribune., 1915-11-12
Stevens Had Most Names

Stevens County won first in attend
ance at the Corn and Alfalfa Exposi
tion at Ortonville, according to the
official figures. 1t is not probable
that this county had the largest at
tendance, but more of them took the
time to register than from any other
county. The local committee who
worked up the attendance are natural
ly pleased.
Morris tribune., 1915-11-12

township farmer. was the third man
from Morris who will secure a claim.
His number was 584. He knows
something about the lands on the re-
servation and feels that although his
name appears we'll toward the bottom
of the list he will secure a desirable
tract.
Frank E. Taplin, of Hancock, came
within ten numbers of being shut out.
His number was $50.
Landlord Sam Grove of the Morris
hotel came out successful in the l.,
800 class. He regards his chances
rather small but will go out anyway
to investigate.
Clarence Wollan, Of Glenwood.
Martin Fosse, of Starbuck. and K. J.
Weeks, of Herman were among those
whose names were drawn early. Fosse
secured number 81, Wollan 3O7, anG
Weeks 324.
Charles Porter, Is years old and g
resident on a farm near Anoka, was
the luckiest man in the drawings. He
drew number one. E. H. Dahl, OF
Denhoff, N. D., came second, anc
George Oberg, of Minneapolis, was
the third. Miss Olga Tenneson, g
Minneapolis stenographer, drew mum,
Der five and was the first woman
whose name appeared in the drawings,
She says she doesn't know what she
will do with claim but expects to
devise some plan from now till next
May
Morris tribune., 1915-11-12
BREAKS ANKLE IN
AUTOMOBILE SPILL
William Leuty Creeps to Neigh.
boris for Assistance---Sylvan-
der's Tough Sport Luck

William Leuty figured in an auto
mobile accident. last Friday and as 9
result is laid up with broken ankle
and it may be year before he recov-
ers fully. He was driving his car or
the road near his home when he struck
a rut and lost, control of the steering
gear. The car rolled over completely
and in, the shake-up Leuty was hurt,
Very little damage was done to the
car and after the spill Leuty crawlee
on all fours to the car and stopped the
engine after which he continued
bear-fashion, to the nearest neighbor
DR.. Ransom, of Hancock, came alon&
and brought him to this city where h
is receiving medical attention from
his brother, DR.. Amos Leuty.
State Treasurer Walter J. Smith
DR.. White and Max Kicker, of St
Cloud, arrived here Saturday after
noon and in company with C. B. Syl
wander went to the vicinity of John
son where they spent Sunday in searc
of ducks. The trip was made in tn
Sylvander automobile and with such
heavy bunch of sports aboard some
thing had to break. At Johnson on
of the springs snapped and then ther
was some vibrator troubles. Slipper
roads added to the excitement, other
wise all went we'll and the party ar
rived here Sunday night with coupl
of birds. Mr.. Sylvander has had rath
er tough luck on his hunting trips thi
year. He had the misfortune of los
ing a fine gun early in the season bu
that wasn't allowed to dampen hi
hunting fever any.
Mr.. and Mrs. O'Connell welcome
baby girl at their home Wednesday
Mr.. O'Connell is the manual trainin
teacher at the high school.
Morris tribune., 1915-11-12

Park avenue residents are happy
over prospects for having the water
mains extended. Aid in this work
was furnished the city when residents
promised to advance the money to the
water fund in order that operations
could proceed as soon as possible.
Water mains reach the street on both
sides of the block and all that will be
necessary to accommodate the petit
tioners on Park avenue will be to ex-
tend the mains one block.
Morris tribune., 1915-11-12
Every House Should Have One

AL. Geisen has secured the agency
for a new electric thermostat which
he has on exhibition at his plumbing
shop. The devise is attached to an
eight-day clock which regulates the
draft for higher or lower tempera-
lures at any given hour. 1t is very
simple and the low price. at which it
sells promises great popularity among
furnace users. The thermostat works
on batteries which minimizes the cost
of operation. adv
Morris tribune., 1915-11-12
NIGHT GRAIN DEAL
LEADS TO ARREST
Quantity of Grain is Stolen from
Landlord Dushek's Granary
Two Asked to Explain

A tell-tale trail of oats spilled
from a leaky wagon box and leading
from the granary at the G. A. Dus-
hex farm one mile south of the city
to the Morris elevators led to the
arrest of two we'll known young men
near this city early Tuesday morning.
They were brought to town charged
with the theft of 1913 bushels of
oats and barley, to which charges
they will make answer before Judge
Beise tomorrow.
Mr.. Dushek sent one of his hired
men to plow Tuesday morning and
when he reached the farm he found
the granary doors demolished and the
grain gone. Mr.. Dushek Immediately
summoned Officers Zahl and Ryan and
set out to investigate. They found
trail which took them to the Ross
farm where they discovered the wagon
in which the grain had been hauled.
Explanations were to the effect that
the wagon had been loaned to the
Yarger boys and another man at ten
O'Clock the night before. They stated
they had contract to haul tile at
Donnelly. From there the trail led
to Morris and the rest looked easy to
the officers.
At the elevators and mill damaging
evidence was secured and the arrest
on John and George Yarger followed.
Their hearing will be held tomorrow
and County Attorney Cherry promises
other startling disclosures.
Morris tribune., 1915-11-12
An Evening of Music and Mirth

Manager Muckler of the Orpheum
announces that by special arrangement
he has secured the Boston Ideal Opera
Company for one night, Thursday, !,
Nov. 18th in the popular comic opera
success ''The Mascot" This at
traction is guaranteed one ana comes
highly recommended by the press and
Morris tribune., 1915-11-12
Down Go Prices!

Kerosene oil at ten cents per gallol
at the Stevens County Oil Co.. in on
to five gallon lots. Special price o.
lots over SO gallons.
adv. Harry Quigley, Manager.
Morris tribune., 1915-11-12
Chance for Bead Buyers

Rose beads are being sold at half
price this week at the MeAyeal jew
elry store. Get yours before they are
all gone. adv.
Morris tribune., 1915-11-12

"My-what a worry this Christmas
list is" "I'm going to throw it
away and send photographs for Christ
mas.' advtf.
Morris tribune., 1915-11-12

Special program at Orpheum Sum
day. Matinee at 8 p. M, evening
7:45 and 9. Admission 10, 15c. adv.