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Bismarck weekly tribune., 1884-08-15
A Harvest Picnic.

The harvest picnic on the Hayes farm FIJI
dav afternoon was one of those impromptu
but properly arranged events of enjoyment
which are made all the more pleasant and
delightful because Of the lack of an eager an
ticipation and suspense. Manager Cushman,
of the farm, rendered verbal invitations to
number of his friends to attend genuine
informal harvest picnic, and although many
were unable to attend the party was large and
lively. Upon reaching the famous Hayes
farm, the visitor were cordially received and
found themselves in the midst of hurrying,
<whirliug harvest operations. Tents were
erected to shelter the picnickers, who partook Of
a hearty and sumptuous repast beneath the
national banners which had been raised in
honor of the occasion. One of the chief
attractions of the day was the busy header
which was flying about in the shining grain
bearing ON one end the words: ''Look oct!
Dakota's a coming; you can't head 'er off, catch
on,'' and on the other, agriculture
the foundation of Dakota's pros
perity." 1t was lively scene and
was increased in vivacity and dash. by the vigor
and rejoicings of the participants. Photo
graphic views of the harvesting scene IS we'll as
the entire party we're taken by Mr.. and Mrs. d.
II. Barry. The following is a list OF those
present:
Rev. and Mrs. Austin, Mr.. and Mrs. George
II. Fairchild, Mr.. and Mrs. Elijah Coffin, MIR.
and Mrs. W. B. Watson, Mr.. and Mrs. F. ]. Call,
Mr.. and Mrs. D. 81. Barry, Mrs. Justus Bragg,
Mrs. Asa Fisher Mrs. W. 81. Francis, Mrs. 0.
s. Goff, Mrs. Lindsey, Misses Mason, Bragg,
Minnie and Maggie Davidson, Gertie and Carrie
Cushman: Misses Fraser, McMahon, Joslyn'
Claussen, Miss Dilley, of Sterling, Kittie Call
and Bessie Goff: @;;~i&
Mesarss FIJI. Register, W. E. Wright. Mr..
Perkins; Dr.: Porter and Judge. Bowen; Masters
Harry Call. Dannie Raymond n7 g: and Charlie
Watson. =,,.ssss ~ -: ..-.1.t,,. q: =
The party: returned TO- the city; last evening"
bestowing many thanks and compliments on
their entertainers Mr.. and Mrs. Cushman. = =
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1884-08-15

audience could be aquietsd, the Fort Yates
people, through Mr. Bell, asked Manager Davis
for return Of music. which Mr.. Davi did BY
playing few choice selections on the violi !.
The Fort Yates audience said the Bismarck
music was fine, and the TRIBUNE knows that the
Fort Yates music was the very soul of pure, soft
melody, and after return of compliments each
spoke a quiet good night to the other, sixty-hve
miles away. It is hoped Professor Willis will
see fit to again favor his Bismarck admirers with
a few co,net solos.
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1884-08-15
.dll)e'. Bis|jt11ar dribnttf.
Eight with Thieves.

Cant. J. q. Barr, who came down with the
Benton Friday evening. reports lively ak1rmlsn
between COW boys and horse thieves near
Pan,.het Point on the west bank of the Missouri.
On sunday,ssJuly Goth, Granville Stewart ana
his cow boys numbering fifteen, came upon =. =
gang of horse thieves in pursuit OF whom tney
had been for several days. The COW boys fourd
the horse thieves fortified at Bates WOOD yard'
near Pouchet Point, and by careful maneuver-
inc succeeded in getting into the brush between
the two scouts, whom the thieves had placed on on
watch duricg the night, and the shack AT
daybreak the horse thieves discovered that tney
mere surrounded. but were confident that they
oould hold their own, and one Of them cried ont
that he'd like to see the color of the mans halr
.ho could catch them. The "fun" then COM
menoed. aud lasted about two hours and thirty
minutes. It was not known how many OF the
thieves were killed, but it is supposed that SIX
of them we're shot. The COW boys made it 90
warm for them that all who were not killed
eso.ped and took to their boats, getting down
river a. rapidly as possible. Theoo boys then
left the battle-ground, leaving two OF their
number to watch the shack and all movements
,about it,. When they found that it had been
deserted, they set fire to it and burned the ~ood
nile a we'll. They then went back up river to
a place called Long Point and burned shacks
and veod piles there, continuing in their up
ward course until they reached the James WOOD
ward, which they also burned. The Two SCOUTS
which the thieves had placed on picket duty
found that they could not get In
after the fighting commenced so tney
rema;ned outside and watched the tight.
Tbev rode up towards Rocky Point, but were
40 closely pursued that they abandoned their
horses and footed it back to Williams wood
ward, where they told the story Of the tight and
atarted in boat down the river. The night
they left in the boat was very stormy, but thsy
said they would travel by night until they got
out of the country. At Poplar River two men
were captured in one boat and threesin another.
One of these three breeds was wounded IN
the arm. They were taken to the post at Poplar
River, and the commanding officer telegraphed
to the various civil authorities giving adescrip-
tion of the thieves, captured. he received an
.nswer from authorities up river to the effect
that they would be down after the prisoners. AZ
they answered the description of noted horse
thieves who had molested that neighborhood
for some time. Those of the gang who escaped
are supposed to be about Deer Tail, six miles
above the post, and one of the three at Poplar
River is thought to be "Dutchy," the notorious
horse thief who murdered his partner. There
we're three Of the gang in jungle on the banks
of the river, having tied their boats out in the
stream. Joe Culbertson. . half-breed scout,
SWAN out and cut the boat loose, but the men
could not be captured as the Jungle was impene-
trable to their pursuers.
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1884-08-15
First Publication July II, 1884.
NOTICE OF CONTEST.

TINTED STATES LAND OFFICE, BIS
u MARCK, D. T., July 8, 1884.
by William E. McClung against Edgar Galloway
for failure to comply with law as to timber cu1-
ture entry No. 1905, dated July 2, 1889, upon the
neA Of sec: 20, tp 14U, Is, in Burleigh county,
entry; contestant alleging that Edgar Galloway
has failed to break or cause to be broken, five
acres or any part of said land during the rstyear
said parties are hereby summoned to appear
at this Office on the fourth day of September,
1884. at 10 O'Clock a. IN to respond and furnish
o. F, DAVIS, j. A. REA,
Gle Attorney for contestant. Register.
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1884-08-15
A Great Discovery.

Mr.. VIM. Thomas of Newton, Ia, says: my
for twenty-five years, and this spring more Sc
verely than ever before. She had used many
remedies without relief, and being urged to try
gratifyine results. The first bottle relieved her
7ery much and the second bottle has absolutely
cured her. She has not had so good health for
thirty years" Trial rottles free at Peterson q
Veeder's drug store. Large size 81.
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1884-08-15
BrookIyns S Great Chemist.

"Ths certify that have made careful analysis Of DR.
PRICES CREAM BAKING POWDER also Of the Royal Baking
Powder.
the proportions for the object be
ect to be attained"
Carbonate of Ammonia but onehaf much
the Royal Baking Powder evolves acid
both analysis and practical the preparation and b
ing biscuits lighter better favored and
more wholesome article Of food"
regard PRICE BAKING POWDER superior the Royal
Baking Powder for the following
contains Ammonia substance which not advisable
articles food and it not positively injurious
CONTAINS less starch and therefore, weight for weight
of the active ingredients and purer article
evolves carbonc acid and therefore efficient
biscuit dough-
The ingredients mixed in better proportions that there
free kaue carbonate remaining the dough impair dges
ton by neuraizing the gastric juice
s. 1t gives lighter and better favored dough- owing to the
facts stated in Nos and above"
Il know respect which DR. PRICES CREAM BAKING
POWDER inferior to tn, Royal Baking Powder
am very respectfully ytur
ELIAS H. BARTLEY, B. S M, D.,
Chemist to Dept City of Brooklyn Lecturer Ply
siologca and Practical Chemistry the Long Island College
Hospital, Medical College,
May 20, 1884
Do not take our Word for it Let every Housekeeper Prove it
PLACE CAN OF THE ROYAL TOP DOWN. ON HOT STOVE UNTIL
HEATED THEN REMOVE THE COVER AND SMELL.
PRICE BAKING POWDER co.
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1884-08-15
An End to Bone Scraping.

Edward Shepherd, of Harrisburg, Ill, sa! $:
'sHaving received SO much benefit from Electric
Bitters, feel i my duty to let suffering hannah
ity know it. HIVE had a running sore on my leg
have TO have the hone scraped or leg amputated.
I used instead three b tiles of Electric Bltters
and seven boxes Bucklens Arntca Salye, and my
leg is now sound and well"
Electric Bitters are sold at fifty cents bottle,
and Bucklen's Arnica Salye at csc. per box by
Peterson & Veeder.
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1884-08-15
Cause of Failure.

Want of confidence accounts for half OF the
business failures OF to- day. Frisoy, the drug
gist, is not liable to iail for tbe Yant OF conn
for he gives away a bottle free to all who are
suffering with Coughs. Colds, Asthma. Consump-
tiOn and all affections OF The throat and lungs
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1884-08-15

A CAKD--To aN who are suffering from
errors and iHdiscyetions Of youth, nervous
viii send a recipe that will cyre you, free OF
Charge. This great remedy was discovered by
a missionaryin South America. SEND self ad
dressed envelope to REV. JOSEPH 1. lEMAN,
Station D. New York. 5-79d&W
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1884-08-15
First Publication July 1s, 1884. i.

s. 49,. NOTICE OF CONTEST
T AND OFFICE AT BISMARCK, D. T.,
IL July 15. 1884.
Complaint having been entered at this Office by
Gustuf r. johnson against Charles 6. Olson for
abandoning his homestead entry No. JAP, dated
range so west, in Burleigh Co., Dakota territory,
with view to the cancellation Of ssid entry; the
SAID parties are hereby summoned to appear at
1880 O'clock D. m to respond and furnish testi-
mony concerning said alleged abandonment
JOHN A. REA, Register.
GRAY & GRAY,
Attys for Contestant I'll
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1884-08-15
No Experiment.

With majority of people it is no experiment
sure cure for coughs. colds, pains in Il the lungs,
soreness in the chest, etc but for those VINO
get free Sample bottle of Frisby, the druggist
Regular size so cents and 100
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1884-08-15
Rucklen's Arntca Salve.

The best salve in they Id f0r cuts, bruises
sores ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, letter,
chapped hands, chilblains, corns,, and all skin
required. It is guaranteed to give perfect salts
faction, or money refunded. Price Is cents per
box. For sale by Peterson & Veeder.
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1884-08-15

Mr.. W. G. Weir of La Porte, Indiana, writes
that his little girl found instantaneous rehe5'
and was cured of acute neuralgia of the muscles
of the neck, extending to the larynx, by st.
Jacobs OIL the great pain cure.
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1884-08-15
Il First blication August 8, 1884.
NOTICE or FINAL PROOF.

IT'S. LAND OFFICE. Bismarck, Dai., August
W 6, 1884 .3s5 5s8',
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice OF his intention to
make final proof in support Of his claim, and.
that said proof will be made before the register
viz: :,
Benat Israel.
for the northwest quarter of section 8. town
ship 143, range 81. s5S E=g53.
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land, viz: r. A. Golfer, of Washburn,
D. T.; Fred Merry, Of Painted Woods, d. T. !;
Joseph Millenger, OF Washburn, d. T.; John
Yegen, Bismarck, D. I.
1916 JOHN a. REA, Register
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1884-08-15
Interesting to Women.

Beilin's patent internal support for liberation
and weakness. Price, 81. A trial sent, Sc
curely put up from observation, on receipt Of Is
cents in stamps or coin. Address DR.. T. N.
Berlin, 1925 South Ninth street, Minneapolis,
Minn '+5azs
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1884-08-15
First publication August 8. 1884.
NOTICE or CONTEST.

NOTICE or CONTEST. 81
TINTED STATES LAND OFFICE, BIS
~ marck ID. T., June q, 1884.
Complaint having been entered at this Office
by Andrew j. Seymour against Charles G. Fin-
ney for abandoning his homestead entry No.
21s2, dated July 8, 1888, upon the northeast
Burleigh county. d. 4, with view to tRe can
collation. Of said entry; the said parties are
hereby summoned to appear before Charles 81
stanley. notary public, at his office at Steele, D.
T., on the 26th day of September, 1884, at 10
o'clock al. q M. @ to respond and furnish testimony
10-15pd JOHN A. REA, Register.
First publication August 8, 1884.
PROBATE NOTICE.
vTERRITORY OF DAKOTA, COUNTY OF
j. Burleigh, ss., in Probate Court.
In the matter Of the guardianship OF the person
and estate of Emma Emm0ns Archambault,
minor.
Notice is hereby given that by vir. ue and in
pursuance of an order of license for the sale OF
real estate, made in said matter by the probate
court in and for said Burlefgh county, that on or
after 10 O'clock on the 23rd day of August, A. D.
1881, at the office of James A. EmmOns, Esq, in
the city of Bismarck In said county, the under
signed guardian of the person and estate of
Emma EmmOns Archambault. minor. will offer
for sale at private sale, the following described
parcels Of land, situate and being in the county
Lots nine (g, ten uo). eleven (1D and twelve
q2), in block seyenty-six (76), in Will ans sur
vey of the city of Bismarck, Dakota territory.
HORMiDAS A. .ARCHAMBAULT.
Guardian Of the Person and Estate of Emma
Emmons Arclambault, Minor.
Dated August 4, 1884. 1912 &
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1884-08-15
First Publication July IS, 1884. i
MORTGAGE SALE.

Default having been made in the conditions Of
that certain indenture of mortgage whereby
the power Of sale therein contained has become
operative, made and executed by Kuute s.
Ramsett. Of Bismarck, Dakota territory. to
Francis y. Stacy, of the same place, having date
the 8th day of June, 1888. and recorded in the:
office OF the register OF deeds in and for the
county OF Burleigh, Dakota territory, on the 9th
day Of June, 1888, at 3: 80 O'Clock p m, in book
said mortgage there is claimed to he due at
the date OF this notice as principal and interest
the sum Of four hundred and fOrty-seyen and
thirty five one e-hundredths ($44z35) dollars. and
no proceeding In law or in equity having been
taken to recover any part of said debt secured
by said mortgage, notice Is hereby given that by
virtue OF the power of sale in said mortgage
contained, and of the statute in such case made
and provided, the sheriff of Burieigh
county, OF his deputy, will sell at public auction
to the highest bidder, on the 3Oth day Of August,
court house in the city Of Bismarck, Burleigh
county, Dakota, the premises described in said
mortgage, or so much thereof as NAV be suffi-
cient to satisfy said sum 6f four hundred and
fOrty-Seven and thirty five one -hundreths (S447-
3b) dollars, together with the costs allowed by
law and an attorneys fee of twenty-fiy (S25)s
dollars provided for In said mortgage. said
above mentioned premises being described as
follows:
Lot numbered three ~, in block number
of the east half of the northeast Quarter Of sec
ton T. township 1873, rnge 30. Burleigh county,
Dakota territory, commonly called Williams
addition to the city of Bismarck -S.7
no+oa ~, r FRANCIS ,aa. L. STACY, Mortgage:
Dated July 16, 1884. 7-13
John E. Garland, Atty for Mortgagee
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1884-08-15

JOHNSON & rERKINS, ATTORNEYS.
q Room Is, First National Bank block
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1884-08-15
John E. Garland, Atty for Mortgage.

NJ Office OF:APPLICATION for vacation Of
~ what is known as Hunt & Harris addition
to the city of Bismarck, y. T.
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned
owners and proprletors of Hunt & Harris addi-
ton to the city of Bismarck, Burleigh county
Dakota Territory, will on the first day. Of the
cial district, in said territory, to be begun and
held at Bismarck in said county and territory,
on the 10th day Of May, 1884, or. as soon there
tion to said court for the vacation of the plat Of
said Hunt & Harris addition above described,
as provided by Chapter 26 of the political code
OF the Territory OF Dakota
Jos. W. REYNOLDS, Major part
NELSON FARFL owners and pro-
NJ. E. REYNOLDS. preto1s.
F. II. REGISTER,
Atty for Applicants.
April, A. D. 1884. 3-tf
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1884-08-15

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, 1884-06-08
ROOM NOTICES.

We urkuovIeIrr rarriur oT a handsome yol-
ume entitled. SALT LAKE. FRrIr u yHrjyi, ,
TuLe nj lf,,,yo, IjGr by an American pubIisb-
ed by Rand. Avery 4 co. BOSTON. Mass.
Asa sprcImcn Of rood typurr,rhiraI work and
neat binding .SIr Late tTttii nn, npr unopaIi-
Ned urlisr "a. nuterlry uroduclIou far from #
In styIe 1t combine, the usn Of the SUNDAY
school library book with The weak sensational
ism Of rho weekly story manor lie nyrrlr,vr
characters and i]urIIrur, rob if of Whatever us.
"A we'll written book r,undcd nm n, C,rt, y,uId
prplurr OF if, character, ILr lu,brr m,rriIcs..
IL murders a urtr,rI, drive, lp ,uir,I. t,T,.. ar
four. DESTROY, a, many more with the rIn,u,.
mike, a maniac ont Of one. 4 dcfluIi.r nraunrh.
er. and winds up her story only when She ho,
,ucrrrdrI in d.sr,-iur. In 4 most terrible man
uar rf ,,rert many gn,d and L,l pr,uIr
The ip.Itutiou of NnrmopIsm Il L,.rr,iur or
nil the exposure and c,n,ur, that can be- used
pgatnst # hur surh brpk. ~, salt Lake Fruit do
nothing TO aid in the service OF its suppression.
The Tuclr Toms Cabin Of MnrmoniSm i, vet to
be written ; The field is ready for It facts upon
which to construct thrilling and pathetic lines
that would STIR the American heart against the
sin of polygamy are plentiful. and when such a
work doe, appear. we Will gladly welcome 1t
with words OF praise witch cannot he accorded
Salt Lake Fruit.
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,ooIaI 10 ,.Tur w,rr ~ & rn,zro .,
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, 1884-06-08

The SIM sets up two Blaincs in nomi-
nation for the Presidency. One of them
was born in Massachusetts in 1880 and
the other in Pennsylvania in 1923. Which
of these two Blaines the Sun is uphold
ing for the Presidency is difficult to ascer-
tain. As neither of them happens to be
identical with the one nominated by the
Republicans ON Friday the San enjoys the
proud distinction of having not only one
but two Presidential candidates of its
own. While the SIM is running Blaine
of Massachusetts, born in 1890, and
Blaine of Pennsylvania, born in 1928,
the other small faction of the Republican
party will be obliged to content itself with
an individual named Blaine who was born
in Pennsylvania il lH@u.
, 1884-06-08

In the house OF lords, yesterday, Baron
Tennyson took the oath and his seat with the
customary formalities. The noble lord va.
earl Of Keumare, assisted by the gentleman
usher of the black rod admiral SIR J. H..
Drummond, G.. c. b., and garter king at
arms Sir Albert W. Woods. Tho Icar-
present wire the duke of Bedford, El.l
Bcauchamp, the carl of Ducic. thu carl &C
Midtown, Lord Lyttlcton, and Lord 8alfpur
Of Burleish.
Lord Tennyson was attired in his pscy'-
robes, as We're also his intro Iucers in their
robes, and together they slowly advanced, nj
4 o'clock, from the bar toward tie rl
chancellor, who had taken his seat
on the wool-sack. Garter king uL arm
carried the royal patent OF nobility, aud
handed 1t to the new peer, who presented /. 20
the lord chancellor.
The document was then handel to the clerk
OF the house, who read it aloud, and admin.
istered to Lord Tenuyson the usual cath.
Thereupon the new baron, with his support
ers, returned to the bar, and thence was con.
Quoted to the baron's bench.
Taking his seat there, still accOmDaniel BY
the duke Of Argyll and Lord Kcnnare, ho
lifted his cooked hat three times to the lord
chancellor, who returned the salutati1n.
Lord TennysOn was then again esc1rtc J t.
the wOol-saCk, whore the lord chamce!lp.'
shook hands with him, after which the now
peer retired to remove his snowy, but rnthc'
cumbersome robe Of scarlet and erminc.
The best smoking tobacco j. Little
Joker
, 1884-06-08

EASTERN papers several days old, just
arriving here, are filled with mighty curl
Gus reading matter for tins stage of the
game. The published predictions and i'll
dications as to the result of the Chicago
convention now seem as old and supcran-
unted Us the petrifed mummy.
, 1884-06-08

PansicS. yrrhenua, i~'cddiu@ Plants
in variety. Rose buds carnations and
other choice cut flowers. foral designs.
baskets oi flowers. bouquets fer sale at
Mrs. Ch1tiiu Greenhouse, corner oil
Eighteenth and Ransom streets. Tele-
phone, call So.
, 1884-06-08

TIE dark horse is not as big 4 man as
he used to be.
, 1884-06-08

Sew suN"ities
4 hos Of them, at Rhode x Tro1l.Hs.
, 1884-06-08

Ro Q. or. Z
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This powder never varies. \ marvel OF
purity, strength and whUicsHmcuvss. More
cannot be sold in cympctitian with the null
utudc Of low t.st, short weight, alum or
phosphate powders.
Go. los Wall street. N"w York
\ fine assortment of magnificent
phaetons, buggie5 and al kinds of
vehicles lust received. II. HAAS.
, 1884-06-08

rev Toilet Articles
The largest stock IN the city, at Rhodes &
Troxeil s.
, 1884-06-08

Legal blanks at the Leader Office.
, 1884-06-08

The most popular brand of SOAP cyer
made, at Rhodes ~ IroXeli's 5.
, 1884-06-08

The best smoking tobacco Is Little
Joker.
, 1884-06-08

wall pgrcE.
The newest patterns, latest designs II
wall paper at TuTrLE's.
, 1884-06-08

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The most popular brand of soap ever
made, at Rhodes X Troxclrs
, 1884-06-08

Ranchmcn will save money by calling
on G. W. Clark * Son tor their groceries
in the Wyoming block, Cheyenne.
, 1884-06-08
ORG afsS
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sE&AEH

We cant be undcraold. 5000 cigars at
two for $ cents. Rhodes Il Troxoll.
, 1884-06-08

For fine watch repairing.
DAYm MILLER. IILh straef.
, 1884-06-08

sEiIi Holders
\ long felt want filed at last. II has a
neat and useful index. Get one. For
sale at Rhodes q TroXcIIs.
, 1884-06-08

SaiI On
Herman Haas if you want the finest
phaetons or buggies ever seen in the city.
The Portland daily press., 1884-04-16
Enthusiasm.

1t 10 very common to read in the newspa-
pers that this candidate or that one would,
II nominated for the Presidency, arouse
great enthusiasm, and that certain others
would not. The friends of certain candi-
dates, more than one, are persuaded that
their nomination would create an irresista-
bic enthusiasm, and they urge their nomin-
alton upon that ground. Some appear to
think that the people can be stampeded by
cry, the principle element in which is the
candidates. name. The magical influence
OF a personality ia what they count upon to
make inquiry, argument, interest, even con-
science, of no account in determining the &C
ton of the voters. They are to be swept off
their feet by mighty current of enthusi
ssm, q vociferous "Hurrah," which they
will be unable to stand against or oppose.
We must express our doubts whether any,
thing of the kind can be accomplished if it
were desirable, and still more serious doubts
whether 1t would be desirable if possible.
The American people have been greatly
sobered since the refrain "Tippecanoe and
Tyler too" made argument unnecessary to
elect President. Unquestionably there is
still a faction of the people who are indu-
enced by the preponderance of shouting; but
there is larger proportion than formerly
who are able to keep their heads in any tu-
mutt and who will insist upon exercising
their cool Judgment In casting their votes.