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Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1875-1878, 1878-04-26
Il JyOLy.ERINE WRATH.
Wonderful Demonstrations by Cob
liz, Oh the Zinc of the Chicago and
lake Huron Railway

Qnitc a sensation has been created on the Chi
cngo and Huron railroad. ncnr Olivet. in cOnse-
Gucncc OF Il singular apparati0n which hus made
its appearance in this vicinity Tho following ac-
count of the mysterious phenomenon is given by
a reliable party: ~ spoOk came out of Il wood.
pile few nights since. and stopped the eastward
bound train. 1t is described n n human form
rohcd in snowy white and appeared on the track
:, few rods ahead of the engine. The engineer
bicw the whistle. but the mysterious form refused
10 yield the track. The train was stopped, and
party went ahcCd to rcCOnnoitre. when the strange
parsonage retired. nnd when they rctreatcd would
follow them. To all questions that were asked it
gave no response. They ordered it off the track.
and it refused to budge, when they fired several
bullets through its heart, but instead of crying
out 1t danced hOrnppc on the rails and seemed
to delight at their discontinue. Finally the en-
and just the engine was about to make mince
meat of the stranger, 1t disappeared in air.. The
news soon spread in the vicinity. and the next
night farmers and trackmcn went to the spot,
and, behold, the stranger confronted them. They
set dogs on it, who seemed to he graphing with
the object, but no blood was found. The men,
armed to the teeth, boldly went forward: but 1t
retreated, but when they rcccded 1t would follow
to given point. y party Outiankcd 1t and came
up in its rear resolved to capture it and solve the
mystery, but it vanished hcuyenward: Not be.
ing satisfied, the party went 10 the spot the next
day. when, to their horror, an old man, robed in
black, came out Of the wood pile and took his
wonted position on the track ~ fto dispntetheir
passage, his long silvery lock. ard enow-white
beard floating in the breeze. To nil questions he
made no reply. Dogs were called into re9uisitio,n
again, but to no avail. He wore u dcathikc smile
throughout and retreated at their advance, as be,
fore, and ON being surrounded again vanished
heavenward.' The country thcrcabouts is all ex-
citemen}. The question is, has some old man
been murdered and buried there: And IL this his
ssppnsG}n h} it S eeed
there and taken observations, and all have gone
away mysticd. At last accounts no light had
been gained from the strange appariti"n.'
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1875-1878, 1878-04-26
The Odd Fellows Anniversary.

The fifty-ninth anniversary of Odd Eel
lowship was celebrated at Bismarck this
evening, Friday, April the 26th, in an ap-
propriatc manner. The brothers number
ing forty-two. and quite number OF visit
ing brothers, met at their hall at 8 p. m.,
and after brief exercises formed III process
sion and marched to the church headed
bv the 7th L. S. cavalry band. The church
was crowded by an intelligent and appre-
ciativc audience. An address of welcome
was given by j. J. Jackman, Noble Grand,
followed by a we'll prepared and well de-
livercd address by VIM. A. Bentley, L. S.
N. G., on Odd Fellowship, its teachings
and influence on mankind. Sig Hanauer,
v. G., gave brief, but interesting account
of the origin of Mandan Lodge, its pro-
grcss and influence, followed by an ad-
dress by Capt. D. w. Marratta, D. D. G. NJ,
entitled the origin of Odd Fellowship in
America and objections t" secret orders
answered. The addresses were all well re-
ceiycd, but the applause which greeted
Can't. Marratta when he aro>,. I" speak
showed that he did not need to win the
sympathy of the people, as he possessed it
already. The exercises were in1rrSpcrSrd
with music by the 1th cavalry band: They
concluded at o.. p. H., when raid was
made Oh the Sheridan House. where the
Odd Fellows and their friends sal down to
Il table spread with all the delicacicS of the
season, handsomely decorated with fruits
and flowers. After the banquet calnr the
ball. About fifty couple were present The
attendance was the largest and the music
the best OF any of The balls yet givcn nj the
Sheridan and everybody seemed to enjoy
themselves.
We hope to publish the addresses drliv-
cred in our next issue as tho were well
worthy of that distinction.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1875-1878, 1878-04-26
Must Have Taken a Scat on Him.

The Yankton Hcrald's Bismarck cores
pondent continues to hit good friends of
the Herald, probably to get even with those
he is after on his own account. The coun-
Gil and the commissioners must have tax
en- a seat on some of his pet schemes, dis
appointment resulting from their action,
for men do not write up filings Of the char
acter he indulges without motive. He
speaks Of what he terms IN engine steal
and says debt Of S350O was saddled on
the city. The fact is the council, which he
started out to abuse, refused to accept the
engine on any terms. lrcausc it wa>not the
engine ordered. The engine lay here for
several months and in the meantime the
old council passed out and {, new set of
councilmen was installed. The new coun.
Gil compromi scd the claim and took the
engine, aging therefor the sum of $3.50,
saving to lc city fourteen hundred dollars,
giving c:ty orders running one year. and
they were placed on the street and sold at
an enormous discount but not to one ofthe
council. True, the party buying the or.
dcrs realized handsome margin, but the
same opportunity was open to others, be:
sides, the money paid would have realized
a greater return if loaned on chattel mort
gage at the current rates of interest. The
TRIBUNE fails to see anything corrupt in
that transaction.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1875-1878, 1878-04-26
(:pu. E>rujn3 Lc:l3I5Te.

Anon. the multitude Of people from. all parts
| of the country that are swelling the permanent
population OF the Cityo st. Paul. the community
and medical fraternity will especially welcome
DIR. Daniel Lcasurc. of pittsburS, Pa: who mas
decided TO make St. Paul his future home. Dr.
Lcasurc has for generation been one OF the most
distinguished citizens of western Pennsylvania,
where he has won and maintained pre-cm1ncnt
position in his profession, as well as in the gen
cral estimation of his fcllow-citZcns. The doctor
was gallant soldier in the late war, going In as
n captain Of his own company as soon as the @ hrst
gun was fed; then becoming adjItant Of Gen.
Neglcy's regiment Soon atterward he raised the
famous Roundhcad regiment of Pcnnsylvania.
and then, as brigndier general, fought through
many of the great campaigns on tho Potomac ana
in the South closing his brilliant military career
mt the fall of Richmond. Several of DR.: Lcasnrc
children are residents of Bismarck. his eldest
daughter being the wife Of Mr. Raymond, the
wcll-known banker of that place, and having pre-
ccdcd him to the West, the remaining members
Of the family naturally follow. DR.. Lcasure will
open an office ut No. SO East Third strcet.-lst.
Paul PioneerPrcss. o. r.
The writer, Col. Lolnsberry, served with
Gen. Lcasurc during the war and knows
him as soldiers know the worth and man:
" qualities Of their comrades. Hc also
Knows the General as physician and sur,
geon and does not hesitate to- recommend
him, 20 .'- '
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1875-1878, 1878-04-26
The Bismarck Band.

Some weeks ago J. NJ. Carnahan, J. G
Cady, D. I. Bailey, Ed Bostwick. Clum
Emmons, Chas. 3. Rust and W. f. Jones
associated themselves together for brass
band purposes and from their own rcsour-
ccs purchased the following instruments,
viz: f flat cornet, B flat, ditto, f flat
alto i B flat tenor, 1 B flat baritone, and
1 B fiat base. They at once commenced
practicing, though without the aid Of q
competent instructor, and have improved
so rapidly that they appeared before the
public Monday evening, at the Western
House, for the first time. \ ball followed
which was one OF fhc most enjoyable af-
fairs of the season. The party was not a
large one. owing to the entertainment at
the Opera House, hut it was q success So
cially and financially, and did much to
encourage the young men in their work.
Two new pieces, a snare and base drum
will be added to the band in Il few days by
Frank NJ Brown and S. G. Nelson. a com
,petcnt instructor will also be secured and
the Bismarck Band is certain to become
the pride of the CITY,
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1875-1878, 1878-04-26
Hank HOODS Varieties.

Hank Woods Varieties gave their first
entertainment, Thursday evening to a
crowded house. With the hall refitted
and through the employment of first class
talent Mr. Woods is able to give an enter.
tainmcnt every evening that will not fail
to please Mr.. Woods expects in day or
two, three new artists, song and dance
girls, and a ballodist. Until then he will
use the cards he now has to the best pos
siblc advantage. John Wayne who
plavcd at the Grand Cenral, Chicago, Pat.
Magraw, a low comedian who Travelled a
long time with Tnny P'lstor, and Fred
Curtis, the St. Paul Kid, are Il lIost within
themselves, but when the girls come it
will be lovclier, you know. and: of course
more entertaining. Everybody praises
the hall. and the artists. hut Will Davcn-
port gets away with them I'LL in the matter
of popularity.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1875-1878, 1878-04-26
THAT wOL vERINE sPOOK.
The Mysterious ApparitiO1 SKI
IIaunfA the Railroad Track.

The Mysterious ApparitiOa S:iiI
lIaunts the Railroad Track. ''.
Battle Creek (Mich.) special telegram. -z.l.
The wonderful apparition which has
made its appearance upon the track Of the
Chicago l. Lake Huron railroad still r"-
mains complete mystery, and many thco-
rics are being advanced to acco.,;, for the
singular phenomenon. A weil-known and
reliable farmer residing near Oliver, who
has witnessed all the remarkable demon
stratiOns, was in tile city to-d:iv AID cor
roborated the statements which appeared
in The Intcr-Ocean concerning the m;y>-
terious apparition. He says he has seen
the man in broad daylight, and that he had
on black suit Of clothes, ;lnda slo,lch hat
Which was drawn down over his eyes. The
old man has a long white beard. and ap-
pears to be about 60 years of aye. When
the farmer approached him he would sud-
denly disappear in the wood-pilc, where he
seemed to secrete himself except when in
truded ON by any one. Ii, The night he al
ways appears robcd in white, and, when
approached. invariably disappears in the
wood-pilc. Such wonderful demonstra-
tions from ghostly object so mysterious
have never before been seen in that vicini-
ity, and the unexplained apparition has
produced great excitement in the neigh
bOrhOnd
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1875-1878, 1878-04-26
Delegate Kidder.

Springfield Times, April Is.
Judge Kidder has proved himself one OF
the very bestand most influential delegates
our territory has ever had. No delegate
we have ever had before has accomplished
as much for the benefit of the territory al
large as has Judge Kidder, and this we say
in no spirit of disparagement to the good
offices Of those whom he succeeds. In oul
humble opinion, the people of ourtcrritory
can do no better than to keep the judge
right where he is. His four years cxpe
riencc in the halls of congress has fitted
him for the duties of the Office so thor
oughly, that no man in our territory, he he
ever so able, can step into his shoes and
command the influence that he can. This
fact, we believe. is pretty generally known
and appreciated by our people, whom. VIC
believe, will demand his denomination and
rlpctiOu
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1875-1878, 1878-04-26
Wants to he at the Opening.

The following is ii specimen of Bishop
McCoskrey's letters to- Fannie Richards,
seven of which have fallen into the hands
Of the church committee, through the
hands of young man who had been there
when the Bishop was gone: The Bishop,
in a letter to Fannie Richards. accom-
panied by parcel, said. substantially:
during his last visit to her room lie had
noticed that certain useful piece Of crock
cry in her possession was not of material
worthy to be used by so much undiscovered
lovelincss, and begged her acceptance
from him of the one accompanying. the
same being a costly and gorgeous article,
with broad gold band around ii. Tn"
note further requested tlatits first use b"
reserved until his next visit, in order that
he mi ght I've present and witness the cpl
sJ,u,. --.,
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1875-1878, 1878-04-26
General Hazen at Vienna.

Washington letter to Cincinnati Enquirer.
A private letter from Vienna mentions
seeing at one of the great court balls Gen:
Hazen and his wife. She, l believe. is OF
your city, so send the extract:
AS | sat dreamily recalling balls | have
seen in America, the wcll-known uniform
of United States colonel flashed before
me- | leaned hastily forward and recog-
nized our military attachc, Colonel Hazcn,
of the Sixth United States infantry. He
and his wife were standing by our new
consul, Mr.. Cassen. I felt proud of my
pretty countrywomen, and, although this
was the first time had seen her. ! recog.
nizcd her as an American lady at once by
her graceful, interesting way of talking to
the gentlemen who stood around her, and
above all by the intellect in her face. IT
was positively refreshing"
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1875-1878, 1878-04-26
-l,o~t in the Nails

Through oar i,nlirr last week under this
head. the articles mentioned reached their
proper dcs'inaiier bnI we call up the
matter to >,y l,:.l i! is the duty of the =.
NJ. at all posi- offices t." k"epa hook in
which all complaints of loss in the mails
are entered. This book is kept with great
care at the Bismarck office and Il note OF
all losses is sent to the chief of the division
Of mail dcprcdations at Washington, and
to the special agent in charge OF the dis
trict at Chicago. 1t is no kindness to the
P. NJ. to keep away from him with COM
plants but ii is the duty every one meet
ing with loss to report, TO the end that
wrong may be corrected or those dcprcda-
ting on the mails may be detected and pun
isled
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1875-1878, 1878-04-26
BY TELEGRAPH.

| Special to the Bisn,arck Tribune.
RIVER FALLS.
ST. PAUL, April ga large part of the
business portion ofRivcr FallsWis. burned
last night
TIE PRESIDENT
and party made tour OF inspection OF
various points of interests around Phila-
dclphia yesterday.
McLIN's CONFESSION
falls flat at Washington, and will be for
gotten unless the matter is investigated by II
congressional investigation which is stalked
of. 1t is stated in good authority that a
similar confession is being worked up in
Louisiana.
| GEN. BUTLER
| states that he was interviewed some time
! ago by Dennis in regard to Florida Demo
Gratis, and he said then that he did not see
how Hayes could hold his Office if il was
true. Dennis told him Hayes knew Of the
! facts through Gov. Noyes.
The committee on
APPROPRIATIONS
| in the House has completed the bill fol
the support of the Indian bureau, and
among its items, is twenty thousand fol-
| the removal of Joseph and the NeZ Pcrccs
| from Lcavcnworth to the Indian Territory
permanently; two hundred thousand fol
the removal of
RED CLOUDS
band to u location on the White River D
r., and settlement there, including stock
cattle, farming implements, wagons, &c.
and the employment of skilled men tc
teach the Indians civilization.
The committee on foreign affairs repor,
bill to protcnt the
TEXAN BORDER,
requesting the President to keep force OF
not less than five thousand men there with
permission to cross the border if necessary,
until treaty is concluded with Mexico
for mutual protection. In the House the bill
exempting from enrolment and measure
mcnt of all
/ VESSELS TRADING
with contiguous foreign countries was
passed.
THE POST OFFICE
appropriation bill was considered and sew,
eral amendments were adopted among
them one making compensation Of fourth.
class postmastcrs depend upon the stamps
cancelled instead of upon the stamps sold
and the bill then passed.
COL. JOHN GIBBOS,
7th infantry, was before the military COM
mittee yesterday and gave his opinion that
the transfer of the Indian department to
the army was the best thing that could be
done. The soldiers did not want to fight
the Indians always; he favored making
commanders of posts ex-ofticial Indian
agents.
SECRETARY EvARTs' son,
William, died yesterday.
THE SALE OF THE ERIE Il. II.
has been confirmed by the courts and the
road will take the title of n. y. Lake Erie
& Western r. r. Jcwctt is president OF
the new corporation.
THE EASTERN QUESTION
is no nearer settlement than it was, though
the tone of Russian journals is very paci-
fic. Negotiations between the cabinets
continue, and there is some hope of con-
grcss. Insurrection in Romclia grows
daily. The insurgents are we'll armed. OF
ficcred and cntrcnchcd.
THE STRIkE
among the collier operatives in England is
increasing its proportions. Three 1hons
and miners in Scotland also struck.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1875-1878, 1878-04-26
4 S0ueal From Cheyenne.

The Cheyenne Gazette of recent date
Sp0king of the Black Hills says: Most
of ic freight to this great mineral field of
the North (Deadwood is shipped from
Bismarck, 4 first GLASS freight line is in
successful operation from that point with
St;h..~ AID cheap iced all alongthe whole
,,ut:' To contrast His with the roltefrom
III 'nint trhr,t.,ne) would be less than
Ms: less. h,; W. arl'lcllcnd on the opening g
ut spring our business men will realize
tn" necessity of doing something to better
facilitate travel! the transportation of
freight as well as making things more at.
tractivc and comfortable along the whole
Cheyenne route than now. If Cheyenne
does not want to be outripped. if she wants
to control this vast trade and immigration
to the gold region of the North, she must
wake up and 60 to work with carnestness
and energy" .,'
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1875-1878, 1878-04-26

The folIowin. poem, from the New York WOr
s proceeded by Gen. Sturgis' order for the care
he horse of that name. ridden by Capt keogh.
company |. Seventh cavalry, and the only sur
or of the Custer massacre:
Honor to old Comanchc.
The sole survivor he
OF the fierce fight where Custer died
With all his chivalry.
Honor to Keogh's charger:
Only his flashing eye Il.
Saw the Three Hundred fighting
%. Saw the Three Hundred die! -H
His WAS the place of honor 90.
Where his Irish rider fell
Whcn the Seventh rode in the valley
That blazcd like the mouth of hell!
The horse is part ofthe soldier;
He mixed his blood with theirs;
Therefore for old Comanche
All comforts and no cares.
FOR him free stall and pasture
While strength and life remain:
And let no living rider
Bcstridc his back again!
But when the bugcs summon
The seventh TO parade,
Saddle and bride Comanchc.
In stable housings arraycd:
And let trooper lead him,
The horse that saw Custer die.
Forth to the place of honor
In the front of Company l..
Will he neigh to his fellows. whose riders
Fell on that fatal morn!
Will they hear him amid the trumpcts
'Ou: on the Little Big Horn:
Honor to old Comanche.
While strength and life remain!
But q. to see the Captain
UpOn his back again!
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1875-1878, 1878-04-26
h;.hno1.S Ht .ailitar1. Posts,

The Secretary OF War has issued an
order directing commanders Of posts to
provide at once suitable rooms for schools
library and reading room, and shall desi%-
nate un-u!::icer to take charge of them, who
shall organize the schools and arrange for
the hours of study and recitation. While
it is left optional with the soldiers whether
to attend or not, they are advised to avail
themselves of the privilege, and command
ing officers are directed to advise and en-
courage them to do it. When there is Il
chaplain at Il post he shall act as superin-
tendcnt of the school, and competent assis-
tants will be detailed from the enlisted
men. At any post where there are iao coli
pctcnt enlisted men. the necessary NUM-
| Der will be furnished upon application Of
the adjutant general of the army. y
, teacher will receive thirty five cents day
| additional pay, and he relieved from par.
AIDE, inspection, drill, and guard duty.
The necessary school books will I've pnr-
chased from the post fund.
The children OF officers and soldiers may
attend the schools. as may the children OF
citizens living at the post, bnt the latter
| will hc required to pay II small sum into
! the post fund. The post council Of "d,
ministration will hav, charge "i' all the
schools. An officer will he dctai!;St rcgl!
larly hy the department comm"n;;"r' t" H.
spcci and rrport To III" war ';.;lmrtn'' II,
| upon the schools. ;..!l r'l2@@"s' ii ;'I.'!' "s
| Improvement. .
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1875-1878, 1878-04-26
NO.47.
Nobody.

II nobodys noticed you, you must be small:
II nobody,s sighted you. you must be tall;
II nobody's bowed to you. you must he low:
II nobody's kissed you. you're ugly, we know
lf nohoGy's envied yoa, you're u poor elf:
If nObOdv's cheated you. you are a knavc;
lfnobody hntes you, you are n slave.
II nobody's called you n fool to your face.
Somebody's wished for your back in its place !:
If nobody's called you ''tyrant' or ''scold.
Somebody thinks yOu of spiriIlcs> mold.
r. If nobody knows ofyour faults bn' :. friend,
Nobody will miss them ut the worlds end:
If nobody cl;nys TO yOur purse like y snwn.
Nobody II run like hound when ii's gone.
If nobody's eaten his bread from your store.
Nobody call you miScrly bore:
If Ifnobody's slanicrcd you-here is "'ir pen.
Sign yourself Nobody" quick az you can
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1875-1878, 1878-04-26
sisnx.k FIX Mining Record

We have .c.vre u, No. / Vol. !. I;jacll
lille Wiling Rc:iew published semi
monthly at E..:,dwcod, n. T., by l.. F.
Wl,;il,l;I. /. and j. G.. Morton. The Review
is u handsome quarto well filled with in.
tcrcs;ing matt'r rela ing to mines and
mining Tie Review contains we'll exc
cutcd engravin"s illustrating points Of in
tercsi in the HiHs--a feature that will add
much to the popularity of the publication.
Twenty thousand copies of each issue is
published Single copies will he furnish
ed oilroceipt OF t.,ncents. Address Whit
beck & Morton, De:,tiwood. d. t.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1875-1878, 1878-04-26

The editor of the Vanity Fair, London,
writes: Il am daily assailed by friends
who, either on their own account or on ac.
count of somebody else, implorc Inc in the
name of friendship to keep sucl, and such
a thing 'out of the paper Being of an
amiable disposition, am also inclined +"
indulge them but it really must have :,
limit for if it goes on J. shall either have
to present my readers with q handsome
blank page, or else 1 must take the alvice
one given to an editor, to have no friends
and live in Il cellar"
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1875-1878, 1878-04-26

Alex johnson, one of the oldest and best
of the St. Paul newspaper men, was in the
city soliciting for the st. Paul Pioneer
Press Alex. like the true man that he is,
refused to receive any orders for printing
that could bc done al, Bismarck. Having
been thclpublisher of a local paper he be
ilievcs they deserve cncouragelncnt-in fact
he knows it. just here we wish to remark
that with our, present facilities VIC can do
as good work as the St. Paul offices and
are willing to do work at st. Paul prices
adding freight Or express charges.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1875-1878, 1878-04-26
UnSalted Ground.

The Black Hills Times says: Judge
Bennett and General Dawson have struck
some rich gravel somewhere in this local
ity From pint OF unsalted gravel they
yesterday washed out, with a common tin
pan, $2l5 of coarse gold. The Judge says
the gravel is from ten to fifty feet i'll dcptl.
and covering an arc; Of fifteen acres in cx-
tent They are of the opinion that the en-
tire section is famouSly rich.-D"d''"""
T'jmes