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Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1884, 1883-10-05
WILLARD, McHenry County, D. T.
Probably Murdered.

Messrs. Hennesy and Dunn, two gentlemen
from Bob Mathews ranch, near Buford, on the
Missouri river, arrived in the city yesterday,
bringing the intelligence that en- route, at point
seven miles above the Slides, they found on the
prairie two bodies, so badly burned by prairie
fire as to be unacceptable. The remains are
supposed to be those of Billy Close and Jack
Williams, two wood hawks who kept yard on
the river at Strawberry Island. They are known
to have left their yard two weeks ago Sunday for
Berthold, to purchase supplies, and have not
been seen since. They had q team and heavy
wagon, and Close had at least $500 on his person
when he left. r '>rE W. ~.
Messrs. Hennesy and Dunn sent word back to
Buford, where the father of young Close lives.
that they had found the two bodies, but as they
could not>recognize them they did nothing with
them. 1t is not unlikely that the men were
killed by Cree Indians, but the most natural sup
position is that they were killed for their money
by some rivals in business.
Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1884, 1883-10-05

Mouse River valley i ono Of the richest sections
in Dakota, and whom NO raise vegetables that
take tho ''stifness'' eut Of the produo-
tions of other portions, we certainly
want credit for it. Believing you
will readily make amends, Ireturn tho notice
with corrections and respectfully AK its repub-
lication that the world at large may know that
Mouse river soil Is not to be sneezed ut.
"George Hoffman, the enterprising postmaster
at Willard, D. T., ,deserves3credit and special men
ton for his we'll directed efforts for the diversi-
6cstion and improvement of the products of the
Mouse river country. he sent number of
vegetable specimens to E. L. Strauss d Bro,
Main street jewelers.. yesterday, which excel any
thing of the kind this season. The List consists
of two turnips which weigh fifteen pounds each;
. number of Early Rose potatoes as large and
mellow as ever graced the table OF an Irish lord,
and two varieties of beans of clear white hue
and uniform size. The exhibit would do credit
to any state or territorial fair, and speak vol.
umes for the energy and skill of Mr.. Hoffman
as we'll as the fertility Of Mouse river soil"
COPE.
WILLARD, McHenry County, D. T.
Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1884, 1883-10-05
The Origin of the Pittsburg Fire Still
in Doubt, But Supposed to Have
Been Incendiary.
The People of Winnipeg to be Regaled
With Hanging Match Next
Month,
Some Assisted Immigrants Who, it is
Thought Will Make Good
Citizens.
General News Items.
Assisted Irish Immfgrants.

ASS1SCe0 irish Immigrants.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 4.-The commissioners of
immigration at Philadelphia report to the sec-
retary of the treasury that l6,6c6 immigrants
arrived there from November, 1882, to June 80,
1883. Ten persons were returned to Europe for
various reasons not specified, and the commits
sioners say of this feature of their work that it
is ATTENDED with good results, inasmuch as it
exerts q deterring influence on those who, under
the laws. should not come to this country. Dur
ing March, April and May, 294 Irish immigrants
who were evicted tenants assisted to come to this
country by the British government were landed
at Philadelphia. OF these the commissioners
say they were without exception, strong, able
bodied people and compared favorab]y with
other aliens; in fact they were better provided
for than many of the passengers. They belonged
chiefly to agricultural communities and separ-
ated for the west, to engage in farming. It is
presumed they became good citizens and are
honest and good working people"
Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1884, 1883-10-05
The Frontier Women.

Williamsport, Pa, Sunday Breakfast Table:
Western women are injured in the last way in
which woman thinks other women have been
spoiled, by too much attention. As you pro-
oeed toward the unfenced prairie the west be-
comes more and more the paradise of women.
Almost all distinctions are personal, and it is
only in few of the cities that social hierarchies
have begun to form. Indeed the queen of the
great railway principalities Of the northwest
was herself servant, and is not ashamed of it.
Throughout the villages it is thought social
distinction to wait upon the table we'll. In fact,
in te frontier cities the mattresses at the hotels
are persons of no light consequence. request
for q cup of coffee, if not made with proper hu-
Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1884, 1883-10-05
Fine Vegetables.

EDITOR TRIBUNE: Under the above caption
find in the TRIBUNE of Sept. 21st an intended
complimentary notice of George Hoffman,, post
master at Willard, McHenry county, Dakota in
regard to some vegetables sent to Bismarck, but
the compliment loses its effect in the fact that
it is most unpardonsbly bungling affair. Your
reporter must have had Vanderbilt" and the
''Mssouri slope" on the brain, else be would have
received his information from MI. Strauss with
more accuracy and attention. We do not object
to your booming the Missouri slope, but don't
like to let that portion of Dakota have credit for
what the Mouse river country produces. The
Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1884, 1883-10-05
La SOmnambula.

One could fully appreciate the amount Of
building which is going on in Bismarck yee-
terday, during the few hours that work was
ceased on account of rain. It seemed that You
had undergone magic transition from Ethe
bustling capital city to some quiet eastern town
where the wheels of progress had long been
motionless and dead, and although the stores
and business houses were crowded with cus-
toners, who deposited cash for goods, the alb
sence of the mechanics bedlam caused an almost
startling silence to prevail. When the hund-
reds of carpenters, masons, and brick-layers are
at work in the great brick edifices and hand
some dwellings now going up in the city, the
roar of full grown artillery can not equal
them for noise. It is estimated by prudent
men that over one million dollars worth of
building has been done in Bismarck during the
past summer.
Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1884, 1883-10-05
The Quo WarrautO,

YANKToN, d. T., Oct. 4.-This is the second
day of the supreme court session, and the attor-
neys for the capital commission in the quo war
ranto case have given no notice of appeal from
Judge Edge-ton's opinion against the commits
sion. Should an appeal be made it could not 60
into this term without the consent of all the at
torneys and the court. The attorneys for the
commission had thirty days time IN which to
prepare for al appeal, and have not availed
themselves of the privilege. The justices of the
supreme court leave on Saturday by special train
for st, Paul, to attend the funeral Of Judge
Kidder.
Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1884, 1883-10-05
The Mouse River Country i.

The Mouse River Country.
J. l.. Cotton, the late defeated candidate for
the mayorship of Lisbon, who is accommodating
new fortunes in the Mouse river country, was in
the city yesterday, on his return from an eastern
trip. Mr.. Cotton is erecting 81, 900 residence
on his possessions over one hundred miles north
of Bismarck, and with an intelligent class of
people gathering about him, be anticipates the
up building of lively town. In his travels
through the torritory to the Minnesota line. he
found farmers happy over the abundant crops
with which they have been blessed, and the
towns, especially Lisbon, arc enjoying season
of remarkable prosperity. In all the towns
however, there are not as many buildings in pro-
cess of construction as in Bismarck, and the
capital city is looked up to by all Dakotans as
the center of commerce and trade for the north
west. Mr.. Cotton leaves for his northern h,me
this morning, where he will continue improve
ments during the winter.
Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1884, 1883-10-05
Another Opinion.

Henry Welsh, q retired wholesale grocer of
New York, reached Bismarck yesterday morning
and spent the day in looking over the metropo-
lis In conversation with a TRIBUNE reporter
he stated that he believed with thousands of
others that this must and will be the city of the
northwest, and he will return next spring with
view of Investing in capital city property. he
left for the west last evening and after visiting
San. Francisco will return to New York via the
Union Pacific. Mr.. Welsh advocated the estab-
lishment of low interest money center here for
the accommodation of the farmers and in-com-
ing business men,
Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1884, 1883-10-05
Bound to Sell, Profit or Loss.

Cheap Jake, the Stonewall Jackson Of north
western commerce, says he is bound to sell goods
whether he makes or looses thereby. He now
has complete assortment of all kinds of house.
hold goods, blankets, quilts and bedding, with
which he will make you happy if you will call
and examine before purchasing your winter
supply. Aside from these Jake can sell you
anything you call for, from a shotgun to an
overcOat
Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1884, 1883-10-05
Words Of Sympathy and Regret.

Words Of Sympathy and Regret.
meeting of the members of the Burleigh
county bar association, and of the members Of
the Dakota bar in the city was called by the
president to meet at the Office of Stoyell Il Ed
gerly at 1880 a, m. yesterday to take such action
as should be deemed appropriate in relation to
the death of Jefferson P. Kidder, who died at
st. Paul, Minn., at 1885 p. m. October End,
1883.
The meeting was held pursuant to call, the
following members of the bar being present:
VIM, P. Thompson, E. A. Williams, NJ. J.Edger-
ly, Jno. E. Garland NJ. Alexander, L. o. Wilson,
and E. N. Corey.
The meeting was called to order by f. a.
Williams, president.
On motion of John A. Stoyell, seconded by
John E. Garland, the following resolution was
adopted:
WHEREAS, The bar association of Burleigh
county, have been called together for the pur-
pose of expressing our sincere regret at that
dispensation of Divine Providence which is b.
yond our faculty Of seeing or understanding, IN
removing from our midst and jurisdiction the
Honorable Jefferson P. Kidder, a worthy judge
and an honest, upright citizen, as we'll as a
creditable representative of our noble profes-
sion, therefore be it
Resolved, That the president of this associa-
tion do now appoint committee of i've mem.
bers of this association to attend the funeral
ceremonies of our lamented judge, and that
committee of five be in similar manner aP-
pointed to present to the presiding Judge OF the
next term Of the district court for Burlelgh
county, suitable and proper resolutions express
sive Of our high esteem for his personal WORTH
together with our deep sympathy for his oe-
reaved relatives.
The president appointed as the committee to
attend the funeral ceremonesi in st. Paul, Mesars.
VIM. Thompson, Geo. P. Flannery, W. d, Fran
els, F. V. Barnes, and J. A. Haight.
The following gentlemen we're appointed as
committee on resolutions: John A. Stoyell,
John E. Garland, L. O. Wilson, Geo. T. Webster,
and John C. Hollembaek.
On motion of M. J. Edgerly, seconded by
VIM. Thompson, the secretary was instructed to
furnish the Bismarck TRIBUNE with copy OF
the minutes of the meeting.
On motion of John e. Garland the meeting
adjourned. E. A. WILLIAMS,
DAVID STEWART, Secretary. President.
Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1884, 1883-10-05

The Government Won't Compromise.
richBush the Boston distiller agent, against whom
suit is pending an account of violations of the
internal revenue laws for forfeiture of the dis
tillery and recovery of $4,000 of unpaid taxes
made an effort of compromise today to the
commissioner of internal revenue on behalf of
his client. The offer is to be forfeit of the
distillery and pay the government 81 1000. Com
missioner Evans refused the offer and has direct
ed the district attorney to proceed with the case
against Bush and press to trial Immediately if
possible.
Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1884, 1883-10-05
The Rain I'm Bismarck.

No atmospheric change was ever welcomed
with such general satisfaction as that which was
experienced in Bismarck yesterday. The clouds
of dust which had been filling the eyes and
lungs of pedestrians for several days were
buried beneath the pure crystal drops of water
and the dry unwholesome condition of the air
was changed to cool, refreshing state The
greatest benefit to be derived from the rain is
that to the farmers, whose lands have been so
extremely dry that plowing was very undesira-
BILE if not impossible. A TRIBUNE reporter was
told by an experienced farmer that vast
amount of the fertility of the soil was being
wasted and destroyed by the plvwing which was
in progress bsfore the rain. No sooner would
the rich black loan be overturned than the
to the furthermost ends Of the earth. In fact
majority Of the husbandmen of Burleigh county
suspended plowing operations on account Of its
disagreeable and improbable phazes, and now
that the rain has been sent like balm from
heaven, they may proceed with their work with
pleasure and safety. 1t is we'll established
fact that great portion of the plowing in the
Missouri slope can be done in the spring and
yet allow sufficient time for seeding and har-
vesting. Here on the high, undulating land
the frost leaves the soil at least two weeks
earlier than on the low, level spots where wafer
settles and freezes and it is also notorious fact
that the early sown grain here has not yielded
as largely as those fields which received their
seed one or two weeks later, for the reason that
the hot winds SO disastrous to grain do notinjurc
the wheat until it has headed, and the cereal
which is late soon escapes their blightiBg influ-
Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1884, 1883-10-05
The owners in a Bad Box.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4.-The supervising inspec
tor in investigating the cause of the explosion on
the tug Robinson at Albany, N. Z, has taken
the testimony of the engineer of the Robinson,
who was badly scalded. He admits that he
screwed down the ''pop" valve of the boiler be-
cause it was out of order and blew too easily.
1t is thought that this testimony makes the
owners liable under theksteamboat laws to fine
Of 5000 and imprisonment not to exceed ten
wears.
Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1884, 1883-10-05
Lorfng Arrested.

CHICAGO Oct. 4.-The postofice authorities
here caused the arrest this afternoon of Frank
L. Loring for bis supposed completely in alleg-
ed fraud of Fleming Merriam. Loring
pretended to be simply clerk for Flemming
& Merriam but it is understood that the
federal authorities claim now to be able to show
his active interest in that now notorious firm.
Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1884, 1883-10-05
Execution at Pittsburg.

P1TTsBURa, Oct. 4.-Jas. McStern was hanged
this morning in the yard of the county Jail.
The execution was conducted quietly and wit
messed by 200 people, The doomed man retired
early last night and elept all night. He walked
erect and ascended the scaffold with firm step
When asked if he had anything to say he replied
"No." The cap was then placed over bis head
and hia hands tied, and at ll:C5 the trap was
sprung. In the fall his neck was broken and in
eight minutes he was pronounced dead. The
crime for which he suffered the highest penalty
of the law was uxorcide.
Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1884, 1883-10-05
Lectures on Dakota.

w. 81. Williamson, of the firm Of Williamson
l. Wilson, left for the east last evening in COM
pany with bis wife. Mr.. Williamson will travel
through the east and south during the winter in
the interest Of Dakota, and will, among other
means of enightening the people as to the nat
ural wealth and fertility of the northwest, de-
liver lectures on Dakota. He is gentleman of
caudor and will do vast amount of yeoman
service for the territory and Bismarck.
Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1884, 1883-10-05
Hostile Editors.

INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 4.-Harry New, jr, pro-
prietor of the Journal, assaulted John G.
Thompson, editor of the Washington Sunday
Chronicle, on street this evening, striking him
two severe blows in the face. Both were ar
rested on a charge of assault and battery. The
cause of the trouble is said to be articles written
and published by Thompson, editor and cores
pondent, concerning New and his father, the
Hon. John G. New.
Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1884, 1883-10-05
Governors Guard,

There will be meeting of the Governors
Guard at the court house this evening, for drill.
All members of the company are earnestly re-
quested to be present, the drill exercises will
be interesting and instructive. This company
now has forty-fve members, and is composed Of
many of the leading young men of the city,
who will do credit to the capital militia.
Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1884, 1883-10-05
The PittsburG Fire.

P1r1sBuRa, Oct. 4-The origin of the ex-
position fire is still unknown and further it is
proved that more mystery surrounds it, exposi-
ton managers hold firmly to the belief that it was
the work of incendiaries and not caused by ex-
plosion of benzine. The last theory is that it
was set fire to for the purpose of robbery. The
aggregate loss as stated yesterday will reach one
million while the insurance is not one fifth this
smount.
Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1884, 1883-10-05
The InfOrmera.

LONDON, Oct. At is now stated that Jas
Smith, Jas. Hanlan and Michael Kavanaugh
informers in the Phoenix. murder trials, who
were not permitted to land at Melbourne will
20 to India where James Carey decided to 60
until he was dissuaded therefrom by his wife.
Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1884, 1883-10-05

was announced yesterday, had absconded. 1t
is stated this morning that the bank loses from
$4,000 to 100, 900 pounds by his 3efaloations. but
the surplus is supposed to cover all loses
Warden was also manager Of the bank.
Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1884, 1883-10-05
A Butler Document.

Boston, Oct. "A novelty in the way of
campaign document being scattered abroad by
Buffers managers headed "regulsr Republican
ticket" is printed in ballot form on material
which is an imitation of human cuticle after
tanning and dressing and bears as nominees for
state officers the names of gentlemen prominent
in the defense of the Tewksbury Almshonse.
Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1884, 1883-10-05

"GENTLEMEN," remarked long wlnded
chairman after an address of something less
than an hour, gentlemen, we want unison IN
the party, cohesion, as itvere; we want-ve
want harmony 80 do we," shouted dis
gusted listener, interrupting the speaker; give
Us harmony. Let the band play and you sit
down."-Boston Courier.
Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1884, 1883-10-05
Accident to Firenlen.

PROVIDENCE. Oct. Awhile fremen were ex-
ercising with the Skinner truck, ladders being
thrown up to the height of ninety feet, and
when two firemen we're within five feet of the
top the ladders caved in and broke. Alexander
Mcdonald was killed by the fall and the other
fireman came down with the wrecksge but was
not seriously hurt.
Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1884, 1883-10-05
An Order Refused.

CINCINNATI, O., Oct. 4.-Commercial Gazette
Frankfort, Ky., special: Sheriff Carter, of this
county, having applied to Gov. Knott for COM
pany of militia to aid in preserving order at the
hanging of Ellis Craft, Oct. 18th, the latter re-
fused to give the order.
Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1884, 1883-10-05
Railway Transfer.

M1NNEAPo11s. Oct. 4-The reported sale by
Joseph Hill of his interest in the Manitoba rail-
way and the Canadian Pacific as reported in the
Tribune Winnipeg special late last night turns
out to be sale of Hills interest in the Mani
toba Southwestern, which will hereafter form
part of the Canadian Pacific railway.
Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1884, 1883-10-05
LiDDitt. Leak Il co.

Are manufacturers of genuine California buck
gloves, branded with their own name on every
pair. They make and warrant them the best IN
the world because they are hand sewed with
heavy linen thread and will not get hard when
wet because no lime is used in tanning. For
sale by J. W. Marshall.
.63 d. and ". If.
Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1884, 1883-10-05
Decrease in Cotton Crop.

MEMPHIS, Oct. 4.-The superintendent of the
Memphis district, comprising west Tennessee,
north Mississippi, north Arkansas and north
Alabama, says that from GA responses there is
an indication of decreased yield throughout
the district of 80 per cent as compared with the
previous year.
Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1884, 1883-10-05
GreeIy Nav Yet Be Alive.

DUNDEE, Oct. 4.-The whaling steamer Poly
MIA which arrived here from Davis straits, re-
ports that the natives at Saunders Island stated
that they saw five men at Etah, in Smith sound
north of Bafin's bay, who belonged to large
expedition further north which was believed to
be that of Lieutenant Greedy.
Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1884, 1883-10-05

A WnL1MANTIc factory girl wrote her name
and address and desire to be married in nice
little note, which she placed inside the band of
the hat she had just finished. Her father
bought the hat. On his way home that evening
he paused at house which they were plsstering
and obtained a slender and supple lath. The
girl will hereafter make hats plain.
Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1884, 1883-10-05
The President Quite Well.

FALL RIVER, Mass, Oct. 4.-President Arthur
left West Island at 8:45 this morning for New
York via. Newport and Wexford Junction. He
has been much benefited in health by the trip.
Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1884, 1883-10-05
Skinner Nominated.

RALEIGH, N. O., Oct. 4.-The democrats of the
first district nominated Thomas G.. Skinner for
congress in place of Polk, deceased.
Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1884, 1883-10-05
"A Notable Wedding.

CLEVELAND, Oct. 4.-Richard Smith, ir., agent
of the associated press at st. Paul, was married
this evening to Miss Caroline NJ, daughter of
Judge D. r. Tilden of this city. The wedding
was large and fashionable.
Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1884, 1883-10-05
Indications,

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4.-Missouri Valley, local
rains followed by clearing weather; variable
winds; slight fall followed by rising barometer;
stationary or rising temperature.
Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1884, 1883-10-05
A Brighter Outlook.

New ORLEANS. Oct. 4.-The board of health
has requested the government to withdraw the
quarantine proclamation from November LIST
and modify the existing quarantine regulations.
Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1884, 1883-10-05
Sentenced to Hang.

MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 4.-Tribune's special from
Winnipeg: John Stephenson Younger and Geo.
Stephenson, half breed Indians, have been found
guilty of the murder of an aged squatter near
Troy in June last, and sentenced to hang Novem-
her 8.
Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1884, 1883-10-05

JAMESTOWN ALERT: One of the returning Viii
lard party, not being able to find fault with
anything else, complained of the water they had
to drink. This is the first intimation we have
heard of their drinking any water. 1t will be
dead give away to the place where they drank
at Jamestown.