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Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1884, 1883-12-21
Let Us smile.

I wish to call the attention of all friends and
customers who intend having their kegs, jugs,
demijohns or decanters in good shape for the
holidays, to the fact that my stock of liquors
is better than it ever has been before at this sea-
son of the year, and all who have dealt with me
know that such being the case I have the finest
stock Of liquors in the northwest. I have been
long in the business and my customers have the
benefit of my experience. My liquors are pure
and rich favored. Old bourbon, rye, brandies,
gins, runs, Irish and Scotch whiskies, port,
sherry and catawba wines, ales, porters and the
famous Ph. Best's lager beer, and the finest
brands of imported champagnes. Orders can
be sent by telephone and will receive prompt
attention. Goods delivered free to any part Of
the city. make speciality of family trade.
G. R. WILLIAMS,
2-38 Minne-ha-ha Sample Room.
Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1884, 1883-12-21
Facts About weather Reports.

Facts About Weather Reports.
The TRIBUNE has received an advance copy of
the annual report Of w. B. Hazen, chief of the
signal service, to secretary of war, Robert T.,
Lincoln. The report covers twenty four printed,
pages and contains much of interest to the peo-
pie of Bismarck, especially this city is one of
the chief signal service stations and many of the
high ranking signal officers have been located
here. The report shows that the average per-
oentage of verifcations of published indications
for the past ten years has increased from 84.4
per cent. in 1874 to 88 per cent in 1885, In the
upper Missouri valley for the year 1883. 85.7 per
cent of the published predictions were verified.
A careful study is making of the river floods Of
1882, with view of reaching ON accurate method
for predicting their coming. Plans are being
perfected for the systematic collection Of data
regarding tornadoes, and the services of many
voluntary observers have been secured. Past
records are very imperfect, owing to the large
areas and small and scattered settlements, and
the lack Of directions for collecting information
on uniform basis.
Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1884, 1883-12-21
One Dollar for Fifty Cents.

1t is exceedingly fortunate for the people of
Bismarck that NJ. Jordan, the Thind street jew
eler, should select the holiday season as time
in which to sell his entire stock of goods and
store fixtures at fifty cents on the dollar: Mr..
Jordan came to Bismarck during the summer,
bringing with him the finest line of jewelry and
diamonds ever brought to this city and immedi-
ately established irstclass trade. He finds,
however, that the cold winter weather does not
agree with him, and has determined to sacrifice
his goods rather than his health. He is new
selling everything in his store at half cost price
and will sell the fixtures, show cases, etc., at the
same rate. He has an unusually fine selection
of ladies' and gentlemen's solid gold watches
and chains and q fine line of plain gold and set
rings, besides brooches, diamonds and other
costly goods. Remember they go at half price.
This is grand opportunity for the purchase of
Christmas presents.
Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1884, 1883-12-21
That the People Properly Observe,
the Anniversary Of Washingt0n's 4
Surrender of His Commission.
The Colored People, Endeav oring to
Secure Reimbursement for Losses II
in the Freedmen's Bank.
A Number of P0stmasters Confirmed
in the Northwest, the Majority
of them in Dakota. 81
Miscellaneous Notes.
Washington Notes.

Washington Notes.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2O.-In the house to-day
Hablitzel. from the special committee having
the matte in charge, reported q joint resolution
requesting the president to issue proclamation
recommending that the people, either by sp-
propriate exercises in connection with religious
services on the 2srd inst, OF by such public OBJ
servance as they deem proper on the 24th, COM
memoiate the surrender by Washington of hls
commission as commander in-chief of the
army. The president was also re-
quested to order a national salute
from the various forts of the country on the
Oath. The joint resolution passed.
The democrats on committees in the last con>
Rress predict the chairmanships as follows: Ap-
propriations, Randall; electlr rs, Springer; ju-
dietary, Tucker; banking and currency, Buck
ner; navy, Hewitt or Morse; military, Rose
Grams; American shipping, Belmont; pub
lie buildings, Converse; commerce., Rea-
gan; .eduotion, Willis; labor, ONeil;
District of Columbia, Barbour; Pa
cifc railroads, Throckmorton; public lands,
Blackburn or Cobb; rivers and hatbors, Dunn;
postoffioes and post roads, Morey; war claims,
Holman; patents, Vance; invalid's PENSIONS
Matson; agriculture, Hatch. ts.s..... 3
The following appointments of northwestern
poatmasters were confirmed: 8. Bowen, Yank-
ton; A. M. Andrews, Plankinton; Sidney E.
Tubbs Superior, Wis; David R. Taylor, Man
dan; Seth Mcleod, Pierre; g. Il. Miller,
Wahpet,n; John a. King, Chamberlain; Mrs.
Mary FL Hannaman, Aberdeen; Lymen p.
Goodhue, Larimore; Lafayette J. Fulton, Cas-
selton; Thomas D. Edwards, Lead Oity; John
Ohantlan, Maysville; William NJ. Chandler,
Grafton; james Carney, Deadwood; N. W.
HARTLEY. Brainerd; CHARLES W. Dix, Detroit
MINI,
Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1884, 1883-12-21
Spirit Photographs.

A communication recently published in the
Minneapolis Evening Journal is attracting
considerable attention. The article has been
shown to several people in Bismarck who an
noupce that they can personally verify the state
ments, having had similar experience. For the
benefit of those who wish to test the matter the
paragraph is here reproduced as follows:
EDITOR JouRNAL:-Ci Circumstances recently
led the writer to examine tin>type of men,
Der of his family very closely. The picture was
very cheap one, and has laid asound for several
years until this circumstance led to its exalni-
nation. By looking closely there appeared to
come out a face in tie background, and on con-
tinued examination it was found that the pic
ture is covered over with faces, besides the one
Of the sitter. The faces are very varied,
young and old, male and female, etc.
They came out in the same way as objects
in puzzle picture. One must look
closely for q while, then they be-
gin to appear plainly and thickly. 1t is not
Imagination, as different parties have seen the
same picture, and if it was imagination the
result would not be just alike in different per-
sons. In short, I have fully satisfied myself
that it is not imagination, but that the faces
are there in reality. 80 far we have not discov-
cred any sign of body, or anything like it
simply faces. On examing other pictures
photoaraphs-we find we have four more pic
lures in the house, (pictures of MEM
bers of my family and family con-
nections) which are covered over to q
greater or less extent with strange faces, and
they seem to be different on each picture as far
as visible. The pictures were taken by differ
ent artists, in different parts of the country, and
some of them are quite old. One away back in
the sixties, and we never suspected the presence
of these extra faces. would like to have some
of yonr readers examine their pictures closely,
and would like to learn the result through your
columns, if similar state of affairs exists.
It requires close examination as it takes quite
q little while to bring out the first one. After
once knowing how to look they are more readily
found. would also like to hear from profes-
sional artists and photographers. find that
picture with plain white background brings
them out best. will offer no comments at
present, aud give no theory, but would like to
hear from those who take the trouble to investi-
gate. 5*
Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1884, 1883-12-21
New Year Calls.

1t is an open secret that the. ladies of Bis
marck are making nusual preparations to en-
tertain on New Years day. The pleasant GUS
tom Of New Year calling will be observed by
almost everyone, and the gentlemen should lose
no time in organizing for the campaign. As
1884 is leap year there is every reason to sup
pose that the ladies will on the first day of the
New Year select their future companions for life,
and the bald headed bachelors should be out
bright and early. It is yearly becoming more
populsr for number of ladies to rece We; to-
gether instead of singly at their respective
homes, and this plan will be adopted by ma
jority of the ladies Of Bismarck. Already the
parties are being made up and the gentlemen
may expect an unusually pleasant day and q
series of hearty and welcome receptions. ,..s
Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1884, 1883-12-21
A Prize Fight.

New YORK, Dec. 20.-A prize fight according
to the Queensbury rules took place this morn
ing near Blissville, Long Island, between Mike
Kelly. of williamsburg, and John Conners, OF
BROOKLYN. The stakes were $10O q side. Both
men we're in fine condition, Kelly weighing one
hundred and thirty-eiRht pounds and Oonners
one hundred and thirty-six. Three bloody
rounds were fought. Kelly not coming to time
vhen the fourth round was called, the money
was awarded to Oonners. Both were terribly
nnnished and had to bs assisted from the ring:
Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1884, 1883-12-21
A Battle N China.

HoNa KONG, Dec. 20.-The French have cap
tured the principal outposts of sontay, embrace
ing five strongly fortified villages. The enemy
made a stubborn resistance. The French loss
vua. over 2o) men and fifteen officers killed and
wounded Admiral Courbet, commanding, had
seven tboussnd men; four thousand engaged in
the action and the remainder in reserve. The
Chinese still hold the fortress Of Sontay.
= ANOTHER REPORT. -.
PARIS. Dec 2O.-The government has unoff1-
aial advicee confirming the report of the capture
of the villages about sontay. dispatch from
Hong Kong states that the fight at sontay oc-
curred on the 18th. Two outworks we're captured
and the citaaal surrounded by the Freneh.
Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1884, 1883-12-21

was suddenly confined. and sank to the sidewalk.
Her pitiable condition was Immediately dis
covered but before she could be removed from
the street she died from the pains Of childbirth.
The seducer Of the girl is e said to be young
man employed BY the. railroad company at
Brainerd, and the former home of the unfortu-
nate girl was at Minneapolis. fund was sub
scribed by the railroad boys at Glendive and the
remains were on yesterday given decent burial.
H Justice should prevail . corpse should now be
manufactured from the CARCASS of the seducer
he and should be buried At the end of rope.
Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1884, 1883-12-21
An Interesting statement.

An Interesting Statement. we. g.
Frank Frisby has had but little to say of late
but he has been busily engaged in preparing for
the holiday trade and proposes to sell all of that
class of stock before January l, 1884. He has
marked his goods way down. not having room
and also not believing in ths policyof carrying
over holiday goods from ,year to year. Those
who contemplate purchasing Christmas presents
should commence at once to inspect Mr.. Frisby's
the goods. Besides his usual complete stock of
choice drugs Mr.. Frisby has an exceedingly
choice selection Of fine toilet articles including
rare perfumes, ivory combs and brushes, hand
mirrors, brush broom holders, ETC. His show
cases are fllel with elegant morocco and velvet
fashionable alligator skin. For the gentlemen
there are numerous articles both valuable and
useful, the most attractive of which are perhaps
the elegant cigar cases and smoking sets of every
conceivable style and price. Also in the show
case devoted to that branch of the business is to
be found new invoice of imported and domes-
tic cigars of the most popular brands. For the
mechanical toys, beside quantity of the fresh
est and dpurest:;confectionery. The holiday goods
tc be found at Frisby's drug store arc in fact
too numerous for particular mention, and it is
only necessary to state that the goods are there
to sell. Everything from grndma's gold-bow
spectaeles to baby's doll is for sale by Frisby
and those who are to do holiday shopping can
not commence too early. Frisby has just what
you are looking for and will sell it 10 you
cheaper than any one else.
Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1884, 1883-12-21
The PrOteus Inquiry.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2O.-In the Proteus court
Of ipouiryiCaptain Clapp, of the signal bureau,
was sworn. He said that by direction Of Gen
eral Hazen he prepared rough draft of Gar
linpton's instructions. Having been convinced
Of the advisability of depot for the northward
VOYAGE. he made q suggestion to that effect to
Hazeu. The latter said Greedy, after having
heen over the ground, expressed his wishes in
the matter and he (aazen) did not intend to de-
part from that plan, and he did not therefore
adopt the suggestion.
Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1884, 1883-12-21

which contained fourteen persons, landed at
Dartmouth. When these left the burning
steamer there M !xere thirty people on board who
are thought to have been rescued, as q steamer
was seen bearing down toward the burning
vessel #5s., ,.,73t ~
LATER.-A Cornnna, Spain, dispatch says: A
brig loaded d here portion Of the crew of the
steamer st. Augustine. This is probably the
brig which picked up the people in the frst
boat. ..ss5. >- 49,. g4ilIas 5&ss7 MEL f5.r
Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1884, 1883-12-21
Water Works.

/ 1t will be remembered that water. worka
company was organized in Bismarck last sum-
mer and the preliminary arrangements made
for furnishing this city with first GLASS and
complete reservoir system of water works early
in the spring. Messrs. Mckenzie and Mellon
entered into contract with the city, giving
$25,000 bonds to have the works completed by
July next. The first step toward fulfilling
the contract is to be taken this morning by Mr..
R. B. Mellon, who leaves for the east for the
purpose of negotiating for the water mains and
other necessary material. Work will undoubt-
edly be commenced just as soon as the frost is
out Of the ground, at which time all of the
material will be on hand, which will assure
speedy completion of the work.
Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1884, 1883-12-21
a ateamship Burned.

LONDON, Deo. 2O.-A portion of the crew of
the snsnish mail steamer st. Augustine, from
Manila for Liverpool, have arrived At Dart
mouth. They report that the steamer took me
Sunday lost in the Bay of Biscay, ana eagnty-
two Of the crew and paseengers took to the
bo.ts The fi,st boat reached an English brig
and the second returned to the burning vessel
The third Was not heard from. The founh
Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1884, 1883-12-21
DIsgrace and Death.

News was received in Bismarck yesterday OF
the peculiar and sad death at Glendive, ID. T..
on Wednesday of Miss frankie scrivan, who was
we'll known in Bismarck, having been employed
last summer u dining room girl at the Sheridan
House and at the Inter Ocan Hotel OF Mandan.
Miss scriyau Left Mandan only few days ago,
and while walking along the streets OF dlendive
Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1884, 1883-12-21
"a New Interpretation Of the Dakota
Insurance Law that will Please
q the Foreign Companies. sj i
The Percentage of Upper Missouri
Weather Predictions that Have
Been Subsequently Verified. s~
List of Patents Now at the Local
United States Land Office Ready
for Delivery. "@
Departure of &. B. Mellon to Secure
Material for the Bismarck Water
Works Spirit Photographs.
The Insurance Law.


The insurance law passed at the last session of
tae legislature has been the subject Of consider
able comment, both foreign and local insurance
companies being at a loss to know how to con-
strue the section requiring deposit Of $25,OOO
for companies desiring to do business in the
territory. Atfrst the law was construed to
mean that $25,000 should be deposited in Da-
kota by each company for the benefit of Dakota
policy holders solely. This, by competent at
torneys, was declared to be unconstitutional,
and it certainly would appear to be unjust as
with similar requirements by other states it
would soon tie up all the money of the several
companies. None of the money on deposit can
be recalled by the company SO long as a single
claim remains unpaid in the state or territory.
As soon as the first construction was placed upon
the law, all of the leading insurance companies
gave notice of their intention to withdraw en-
tirely from business in Dakota on and after
January lst. Believing that such course
would be detrimental to the insurance and bust
ness interests of the territory, Territorial Audi
tor Oraway submitted the question to the high
est legal authorities who reversed the previous
opinion and construed the law to mean, as in
New York state, that the money is placed on
deposit for the benefit and protection of all
policy holders of the company in whatever state
or territory. This later decision has been of.
cially made known to the companies and un>
doubtedly will be satisfactory. Therefore, un"
der the authority of the new circular letter
recently issued by the territorial auditor, any
insurance company desiring to do business in
Dakota, must first add $25,O00 to the amount of
money already on deposit, for the benefit Of
Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1884, 1883-12-21
Last Sad Rites.

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Dec. 20.-The burial OBJ
seouies of the late Dudley Chase Haskell were
held here today: The city was crowded with
representative citizens from all parts of the
state. All the state officials attended, as also
senators and congressman from Washington.
Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1884, 1883-12-21
Notice..

The annual meeting of lshe stockholders. Of
the Capital National Bank of Biemarck, for the
election of seven directors to serve during the
next ensuing year, will be held at the banking
house on Tuesday. January 8, 1884, between the
hours of 10 q. m. and IL M.
E. II. WILSON, Cashier.
Bismarck, Dec. 8, 1883.
Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1884, 1883-12-21
They Kick Greatly Thereat.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 20.-The merchants of
this city are complaining that their trade with
the northwest is rapidly decreasing. The OPEN
ing of the North Pacific reduced it Is per
cent. Four months ago three steamers week
did not suffice to carry the freight to Oregon and
Washington Territory. Two months later two
steamers were sufficient, and it is now reduced
:
to one every five days.
Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1884, 1883-12-21

Pullman car conductors on the North Pacific
retire for their nights sleep at .. N. and are
required to be up At q. m. They manage to
tuck in couple of hours sleep during the day,
however, arranging the matter satisfactorily
with the porter, who has also his ecat maps"
Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1884, 1883-12-21
stabbed His Wife.

CINCINNATI, Dec, 0.-Edward Duchemi, aged
q, reported at the police station that he had
killed his wife, and showed the knife with
which the deed was done. he was locked up.
The case was investigated and it was found he
had stabbed his wife and supposed she was
dying.
Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1884, 1883-12-21
The Cxar Takes a Tumble.

BERLIN, Dec 20.-Information has just been
received that the czsr while hunting, was thrown
out of a wagon and injured in the right shoul-
der, Grave fears for time were entertained,
but the king has received special telegram that
the injury was not serious.
Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1884, 1883-12-21
Killed Her Uncle.

ST. Louis, Dec. 20.-Post- Dispatch special
from Williamson, Ill: Caleb Washburn quar-
night about small amount of money, when the
niece seized heavy cane and struck her uncle
on the he,d inflicting wound which resulted in
death an hour later.
Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1884, 1883-12-21
rhe Cantilever Opened.

SuspENmoN BRIDGE, n, Y. Dec. N.--The
formal opening of the cantilever bridge today
"a. perfect success. The test Of its strength
v.. bv running on it twenty locomotives, and
tranty -four cazs loaded with gravel, which
...tended from end to end Of the bridge on
10Th tracks. No apparent detection WAS OBJ
.a,v.hle ii the levels taken At intervals BY >
Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1884, 1883-12-21
Rough ON Rough.

NEW YORK, Dec. 20.-Edward G.. Rough, the
discharged stage carpenter who tried to fire the
Casino theater, pleaded guilty to an attempt at
arson in the first degree and was sentenced to
state prison for seven years.
Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1884, 1883-12-21
Tom Buford Making Trouble.

CINCINNATI, Dec. .-News-Journal's Frank
fort, KY, special: Thomas Buford, who, in
1879, killed Judge Eliot. of the court of ap-
peals, and was sent to a lunatic asylum, from
which be escaped to Indiana, has returned to
Henry county. and is said to have threated other
members of the court. He is iu a desperate
condition, and asserts that the judges who
decided the case against him, have some OF his
money. The Judge, are uneasy.
Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1884, 1883-12-21
Hotel Arrivals.
MERCHANTS,


sprague, Mandan; @ D Lansing, Syracuse,
Y; James McFarbane, Syracuse, N Y; Geo w
Cloud, Philadelphia; W Kimball, J A Blaney,
J A Smith, Fargo; w A Jones, st Paul; w J
Osborne, st. Louis.
Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1884, 1883-12-21
Heavy sale Of Land.

KANSAS CRY, Dec. 20-A sale was made today
of $4,000 acres Of land in Stafford county, near
Great Bend, Kan, for 100000. 1t was pur-
chased bv capitalists of Staunton, Va, with the
purpose of establishing colony of Dunkards
on the land.
Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1884, 1883-12-21
For the HOLIDAYS.

In making presents Of books, diaries, etc., the
proper thing to do is to have the recipients
name printed on the same in gold Letters. The
TRIBUNE bindery does all that kind of work.
Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1884, 1883-12-21
Crushed to Death.

LITTLE Rock. Dec. 20.-The Gazette's Hope
special says: J. 8. Harris, formerly conductor
on the Iron Mountain railroad, fell between the
cars 1t Fulton and wss crushed to dakth.
Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1884, 1883-12-21
Frank walworth Married.

Troy. N. Y, Dec. 2O.-Frank Fl. Walworth,
formerly of Saratoga, and AnBie B. Bromlette,
of Louisville will be married this evening at
Mechanicsville. The groom is a grandson of
Chancellor Walworth, and the bride daughter of
Ex-Governor Bromlette, of Kentucky.
Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1884, 1883-12-21
Don't Forget 1t.

An immense quantity of Milwaukee beer in
kegs, barrels and cases at the Bismarck Bottling
Works. For the holiday trade do not fail to
send to this institution for your supply. 27th
Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1884, 1883-12-21
For Novelties

In the line Of advertising cards, folders, etc.,
for the holidays call at the TRIBUNE Office.
Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1884, 1883-12-21

[NorE.-Walworth il the young man who killed
bis father in New York hotel seven years ago
for abusing his mother, for which crime he
served q term in the penitentiary.