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Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1884-08-29
Escape or Prisoners.

FERGUS FAILS, Aug. 28.-Two prisoners
named Charles johnson and Henry Lea es-
capped from the county Jail last night BY picking
the lock to the cell door. After getting into the
corridor they cut hole through the floor into
the auditors office, from which they escaped
into the street. They were not missed until
this morning. They we're committed for lar-
cenv few days ago.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1884-08-29
A Aayory Prosecutor.

GALVESTON, Aug. 28-The examination be-
fore Commissioner spann began today in tho
conspiracy case of Emil Francais against Gov
ernor Ireland ,Penitentiary Superintendent Goo
and i've penitentiary guards. The testimony in
the case had proceeded only SO far as to show
that Francais had been convict in the peniten-
tiary for something over four years when the
proceedings were cut short by the appearance of
United States District Attorney Stratton, who
dismissed the entire proceedings and the prison.
era we're at once released. - 49,
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1884-08-29
Washington News.

WASHINGTON, Aug. n. The Swain court
martial has been postponed until November Is,
as General Swaim's chief counsel will be un-
able to appear before that time. -#
The comptroller of the currency telegraphed
Bank Examiner Ellis to take charge of the
second National bank, of Xenia, Ohio, and re-
port its condition. .. .t ...5 .-s7
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1884-08-29
Emphatically Denied.

NEW YORK, Aug. 25.-At the offices of the
Northern Pacific it is denied that Mr.. Oakes
will retire from his position on account of diff
ferences with President Harris. James b.
Williams, assistant TO the president, authorizes
the emphatic contradiction of such reports.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1884-08-29
South Dakota and Manitoba are Visited
by Cyclones Which Spread
... Destruction. >. "a.
A Travelling Salesman MurderOusly
Assaulted in Bed in a Minne-
= :, ~. apolis Hotel.
Some Good TrOtting at Hartford-A
Boat Race In Massachusetts,
A Couple Of Fires.
Associated Press Report.
yice-Prcsident Oakes Talks.

Vice-Prcsident OaKes Talks.
ST. PAUL, Aug. 28.-The Globe this morning
publishes special from Chicago to the effect
that E. 8. Bowen Of the Erie road has resigned
to succeed T. F. Oakes as vice president and
general manager Of the Northern Pacific. A
rumor was also in circulation this morning,
based on information from Chicago, that the
Union Pacific offered bonus of $4,000 to
Oakes to secure him as general manager of that
system. Loaded with these two rurnors, an
Associated Press representative called on Mr..
Oakes this morning, to whom the latter said: Il
am tired and sick seeing my name in the papers
80 often, in connection with these absurd
rumora. Regarding the Globe special this
morning let me say was elected vice-president
Of the Northern Pacific by the board of direct
ors, and President Harris has no more power to
remove me and appoint Mr.. Bowen, or any one
else, than I have to remove him." 'What
about your becoming general manager
of the Union Pacidc?" Another rumor without
foundation, which I have more than once au-
thorized denied. I had business in Denver and
thought would 60 over my old road in the
character of private citizen. but the boys
wouldn't let me, SO they furnished special car
and some of my friends on that road went with
me. That's all there is in that" us it true,
however. that you have resigned your position
as general manager of the Northern Paci6c?"
:No, sir, 1 have not. !" ''Then may I, over your
name and by your authority, send out your
denial of all these rumors concerning your leav
ing the Northern Pacifo?" Eyes, sir" said Mr..
Oakes emphatioally. II am heartily sick of the
whole matter and have great mind to change
my name, SO people won't know whom the
papers are talking about" Your representa-
tive saw other officials of the Northern Pacific
and they assured me of all that Mr.. Oakes said
as facts and that in inside circles his leaving
had been matter of more amusement than
anxiety; that Mr.. Oakes was liked by directors,
officers and employees, who would
deeply regret his leaving, but they had never
for moment believed the reports in ciroula-
tion. .~
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1884-08-29
The Old Vets.

CHICAGO, Aug. 27.-Ten Thousand people,
including 5000 veterans of the late war, en-
gagged in the various pleasures of the reunion
of the soldiers and sailors of the northwest at
the driving park today. The principal events
of the programme were . grand. parade and
competitive drill, in both OF which the old vets
made a very oreditable showing. ... Z
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1884-08-29
Reported Safe.

ST.. PAUL, Aug, 28.-Tbe commission ap-
pointed by Governor Hubbard to examine the
new capitol building relative to its safety, rem
dered report today to the effect that the walls
and foundations are in good condition and
show no signs of settling except in one or two
places and these can in no way affect the
stability of the building. The walls have been
built with care and are capable of sustaining
at least four times the load imposed upon
them. go ~ - =, - -
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1884-08-29
more Scared Than Hurt.

WINNIPEG, Aug. PA heavy thunder storm
broke over this city last Eight doing slight
damage to several buildings. It rained heavily
and the lightning was very vivid. The night
was intensely dark and the eeiectr'c display
scared the citizens considerably, though none
we're injured. In the midst of the storm :
false fro alarm was rung which increased the
excite ment. When daylight came the
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1884-08-29
The Fargo Fire.

FARao, Aug. 27.--The Argus tomorrow will
make more complete statement of the loss
and damage from the FIRE in the lithographing
and binding departments, showing damage to
the Argus works Of about $4,000, besides
s3. 600 in the. ibindery of Nugent; Young Lds1
Brown. The latter have $4,000 insurance; the !
Argus is also insured.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1884-08-29
Bank shut Down.

JAMESTOWN, D. T., Aug. 26:-R. E. Wallace,
president of the First National bank of this
CITY, has made confession of judgment to his
brother, Charles s. Wallace, of Newcastle, Penn
sylvanis, in the sum of $4,000, and the bank
has suspended business. It is understood that
the depositors will be protected by securities.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1884-08-29
Drowned IN the Mississippi.

: LITTLE FALLS, Minn., Aug. 26.-At2 2 o'clock
this afternoon four boys went down to swim in
the Mississippi river. One of them, Albert
Lafond, son of John Lafond, aged III years..
ventured too far ont and being unable to swim,
yvas drowned
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1884-08-29
Accident On a Race Course Which Re-
suited in the Death of Two VAL
liable Horses. .
The "People's Party" Nominate State
Tickets in Illinois and Wis
OF.
cOnsin. -.- ..,.- IL
Jay Eye Sees Owner Says He Will
Not be Sold to Bonner or ANY,
one Else. r-r - Il =
The Miscellaneous Budget.
Oklahoma Payne.

For: SMITH, Ark, Aug. 27.-An associated
press reporter today visited Captain D. R.
Payne and his Oklahoma boomers, where they
are held prisoners at the camp Of Lieutenant
jackson and q detachment of the Ninth cav
airy, in the Cherokee nation, opposite Fort
Smith. Payne said, II first went to Oklahoma
five years ago when was informed by able
lawyers that these lands were open to settle.
Since then have been removed seven or eight
times by military; spent last winter at Wash
ipgton city and learned that the Cherokee
outlet was open to settlement and that the
title was not in Cherokees but in the United
States. I organized q colony of 500 and started
Rock Falls, four miles south of Humewell,
Kansas. General Hatch, on August Is, ordered
us out; told him not being his soldiers, we
were willing to go into court to have the ques-
tion settled and asked him to lay the matter
before the secretary of war, but he refused;
next morning six companies of the
Ninth cavalry arrived, accompanied
by Indian Agent Tufts and Clark,
Cherokee Indian, and arrested J. B. Cooper,
editor of the Oklahoma Chief, on a cha1g of
10CltluY COlOulSt6 anu Utuc16s MOst u lu0 AACA
were absent at the time. The cattle men and
cowboys we're against us and threatened to as
sassinate US. The cowboys tore down our flag
to use for SADDLE blanket, but Captain Moore
recovered it and a little girl came to us with
the flag. 1t was wrapped around her and
pistol in her hand. We were taken to General
Hatch's camp and Rock Falls was burned. We
were allowed to get our clothing and furniture,
but Mr.. Cooper lost some valuable papers and
his clothing. While at Hatch's camp I agreed
to go to Fort Smith or any place designated for
trial if released, and offered to put up $4,000
security for keeping my word, but
General Hatch said bis orders were to
take me to Fort Smith and he intended doing
so. Deputy Marshal Williams served writs on
us and wanted to take us to Wichita for trial.
Lieutenent Gardner, who was in command re.
fused to turn us over to or recognize the civil
authority. About sixty soldiers mustered us as
far as Cinnamon river. The officers seemed to
fear that the cowboys would attempt to assassi-
nate us. Half of the soldiers. returned and the
rest are with US. We want to get our matter
before the courts of the country, for we believe
we have right to locate homesteads on these
lands, and intend to keep on trying until the
matter is properly adjudicated."
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1884-08-29
= The r. I. .Pennsylvania Mine Fire.

MOUNT CARMEL, Pa, Aug. N.---The a fl fire ct
Buck Ridge colliery was located in No. gang
vay today and three pumps are now forcing
water into it, The management say it will
take at least eight months to fully extinguish
the FIRE. Over 800 men and boys are idle and
the loss win be over $4,000. ri;
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1884-08-29
A Manitoba Cyclone

M1nnzApo1s, Aug. 2s. 70. Journals Winnipeg
special says that terrible Cyclone passed over
there last night doing great damage, blowing
down many baildings and stripping roofs from
massive blocks. Provincial towns also suffered
severely and damage TO crops was heavy. At
Portage La Prairie the Canadian Pacific railway
shops we're blown to the ground and telegraph
lines were prostrated in every direction.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1884-08-29
PRICE FIVE CENTS.

damage WAS found to be slight, the
Hudson Bay Shore company being
the most seriously damaged, caused BY
q badly insulated lightning rod. The side Of
the roof was torn off the building, and : few
other high and light huildings were damaged.
Your correspondent has just returned from :
trip through the province to learn the extent of
the storm. Found the storm less violent west
and south and no crops damaged except few
fields of dead ripe wheat, which was consider
ably sbelled out. The storm is attributed to the
excessively hot weather for several days past.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1884-08-29
accident ON : Race Course.

. Hartford, Conn.,, Aug. 27.-At Charter Oak
park races today, while PAGERS were exercising
on the track for the ALT class, . serious aoci-
dent oocurred james Golden was driving
Princess down the track and Knapsaok Nc
Carthy was driving George q. up the track,
both going at . rapid pace on the home ONT
stretch. When they tried to pass each other,
both drivers pulled in the same direction and
the result was the horses came IN collision.
Both horses vent into the cir AID fel. Hat on
ground. George G. got on his feet and walked
a Yard CT :xo and fell down dead Princess
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1884-08-29
A Minneapolis Fire.

M1NNEAPoL1s, Aug. 28-A fire occurred in an
old frame tenement on the east side, by which.
James Carron was probably fatally burned.
Two families, with six children each, occupied
the upper apartments. All the children were
thrown out of the windows, followed by two
women, all of whom escaped with slight in-
was still in the building and was burned.
Loss small, 80
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1884-08-29
Prize Fight Arranged,

NEW YORK, Aug. ga prize fight has been
arranged between Mervlne Thompson and
Can't. James q. DAILY stakes LOCO side. The
fight Is to be governed by the rules of the Lon
don prize rirg and will take place within 100
miles of New Orleans three days after the
Stoddard- -Burk fight.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1884-08-29
4 Tramp Outrage.

SCRANTON, Pa, Aug. Christians sohu-
n aker, q widow, was grossly assaulted in her
own house By tramp, who then robbed the
house Of sll the money he could find and es-
c.ped. The country is being secured for him.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1884-08-29
Good News for Travellers.

ST.. PAUL, Aug. 26.-Passenger rates east are
becoming demoralized. Tickets to Chicago
sold yesterday as low as $6, $l2 50 being the
regular rates, and to Kansas City $1l, cut $6.40.
Indications point tu q general war on passenger
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1884-08-29
Fargo Argus Fire.

4 FARGO. Aug. 27.-At one o'clock this morning
. Ere br.ke out in the Argus bi ude:y aud litho
graphic rooms, and the loss is estin a'ed It
o. 900.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1884-08-29
a scorched .viIlaxo.

WATERFOWL, N. y, Aug. %. a large part Of
the business portion Of the villaRe Of Adams
Va. burned this morning Los, e2o0. .O00.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1884-08-29
. r,,a Rannett.Mackev, Cable.s

r The Bennett Mackey Cable. - :,
Il fLoNpoN, Aug. 26 The steamship Faraday
has laid the first deep Sea portion of the second
Bennett Mackey cable and is now returning to
Woolwich to receive the remainder of the deep
sea portion and the American shore end. zi4
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1884-08-29
IT Paul Bank Robbery.

ST. PAUL, Aug. 26.--some time between Sat 41t
urday night and Monday morning the Peoples
bank. corner Of Seventh and Sibley streets, was
robbed of $4,000. The robbery was committed a'
BY some person in possession Of the combin1a-
ton, as its vaults and locks were found intact s
and perfect. The bank officials are confident
that the criminal is Edward Mason, aged 16,
and bookkeeper in the bank, who = has u been
missing sine, the robbery was discovered. The
officials claim to know the exsct whereabouts OF
Mason aud say he viii be in custodsy in . few
hours. The safe combination. was in possession
Of Cashier Rittenhouse only, and how the boy
secured il is mystery. Allunite in pronouno-
ing il Is robbery worth the most experienced
2bf55s: Sc; s+is @ 3ti e
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1884-08-29
Preferred Death to Capture.

Co1uMBus, g. G.. Aug. 26.-A special from
Newberry says, John p. Sloan, the wife % mur-
derer, was surrounded in negro cabin, when he
closed the doors and shot himselt, dying IN
stantly. .f r5sEL; - ..EEsgss ia !5# ssE
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1884-08-29
The Oklanoma Boomer.

sr. LOUIS. Aug. OLA dispatch from Fort
smith, Ark. says that Captain Payne, the
notorious Oklahoma boomer and seven Of his
5..sociates, Who were arrested ct Rock Falls.
Indian territory, BY General Hatch , some days
{ 800. arrived there yesterday in charge Of
I;anten.nt Jackson and : detachment Of the
Ninth United States cavalry. They were not not
delivered Is the authorities at Fort Smith
{. vss the original intontion, but by direction
tom Caldwell, Kr., Lieutenant jackson will
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1884-08-29

q Secretary EOlGer 1mpr0vtnG.
& RooHxsrER, N. Y, Aug. 26 -Advioes direct
from Secretary Folger's home tonight are to the
effect that there has been some Improvement in
his condition. - -. So.
New-York tribune., 1884-12-08
THE CJTY,s COSTLY GOVERNnENr

Such large part of its expenditures are COW
cred up by the Issue of bonds that few persons
realize the full cost of the city government.
The new constitutional amendment is bringing
out the facts in a striking manner. Exclusive
of the millions expended on the water supply,
the various departments have applied for the
issue of bonds for next year To the amount of
nearly SO, 600, 900. They represent that sum
as actually necessary in addition to the reg
uiar appropriation account, which for the
present year amounted to $31,O16, 1G5,
and will probably not vary greatly from that
sum for rnext year. The combined figures make
in alSi3 OO0, 900, which represents something
like the annual cost of the city government.
That includes allowances for a number of pro-
jccted improvements, but not for the water sup
ply or the purchase of the new parks author
lied by the Legislature. 1t is not probable that
the time will soon come when improvements of
one kind or,another will not be projected Many
are badly needed now, such as new pavements
in Broadway and Fifth Avenuc, new sewers
that will do away with the 10000 vaults which
threaten tho health Of the city, water front i'm
provements and others for which no provision
has been made.
The people do not fully realize these enorm-
GUS expenditures. because the entire amount
is not raised by direct taxation. In addition to
the bond issues several million dollars are
raised from license fees. and from water, mar
ket and ferry rents, and like sources. These
are q direct, compulsory and evor-recurring
charge upon the people as taxation,
and are not, according to tthe popu.
lar impression. tho profits Of an invost.:
New-York tribune., 1884-12-08
mcnt. The per capita cost OF the city
.o,or,o,nrt I, about G24 for avery man, woman

mcnt. The per capita cost OF the ci'y
government is about $33 for every man, woman
and child of its population. IL is an uh.
paralcled burden, and its fearful ratio OIL
increase has Outstrippcd the growth OF popu'a-
ton, the increase of the value OF taxable prop
erty and the per capita expense OF any o'hcr
city probably in the world.
Efforts to reduce this burden DO not meet
with signal success. The department which OK
ncpJs the largest share of this money Is the
phi. Works D,,artmcnt. The criminal
waste and extravaganza, to cal! 1t by no harshor
,or,,s which have characterized its manage
mont though denounced by Grand jury ana
known TO everybody. continue uhaoa'o" ,'
head opnarcntly enjoys the confidence OF 'he
President elect and the next Governor All" '''
next Mavor, and snaps his finger ~ 'he p"o''o'
Here we find him, in the winter sca'o un"''r-
ranlcdly and without precedent, icttinS con-
tracts bv the wholesale for paving ana olhc'
purposcs i'm order that his associates shaii pe
cared for in case that he is not rcappointcd NJ
the expiration of his present term. There are
over . coo cmploycs in that one department.
Other branches of the city government arc
couully careless of the interests OF taxpayers OF
Of public opinion.
The new constitutional amendment Is step
in the right direction, because 1t VIII en-
force certain measure of economy But
tle reform needed is not the discontlnuancc OF
public improvements. What is needed Is the
discharge of the droncs among the ll,ooo Guy
employees, the roofing out OF abuses, ana inc
soldifying of the municipal administration INTO
n responsible and harmonious Dusincss-like AZ
f,,r W., ,p,ni ma ip1pnpuurUt branches sucn
rs ihc Dock Department, existing altogether oy
the lssuc of bonds, with fiscal year separate
from tn t of the other departments, ana prac'i-
colly responsible to no one. Although its ad-
minlstration is much better than that ol some
other departments. it affords II fair ILLUSTRATION
of the defects in our city government. Much
remains TO be done by the Legislature III oracr
TO bring abou1 true reform. But unless thcrc
is a strong public opinion it will be hopeless 10
look to Albany for relief.
New-York tribune., 1884-12-08
MONEY IND BUSINESS.

The opening of Congress has had no effect OF
importance on business 1t was to be cx-
pcccd that the report of the Secretary OF the
Treasury would have no good effect, and per
haps it has done little harm. There was
nothing calculated to encourage business IN.
Congressional action rumOrs, except the IN
PRODUCTION of bill by Mr. Mcpherson to sus-
pend silver coinage. Nevertheless, the move
mcnt during the past week in the speculative
markets has been very irregular.
Cotton has been strong, with an active spccu-
lative movement, futures Tor December rising
from 1916 to 1870. Spot cotton has SYM
pathizcd in the advance. The principal causes
alleged have been the increase of exports
24O, 100 bales last week, against III ,03S for
the same week last year, the receipts mean
while being only 376,30O, against 265,lS
bales. and II report which appears to come
from a Memphis association that the crcp this
year will not exceed about 5,70OOOO bales.
TO explain the increase of 100000 bales in
rcccipts TO date, il is said that the movement
this year has been unusually early and full
and that the exports already exceed those OF
last year to date by $4,000 bales. 1t is to
he noticed, though, that cotton goods still
decline i'll spite of the rise in material. and
some favoritc shrtings. such ~ Fruit of the
LOOM" with print cloths, wcro reduced IN
price during the week Brown cottons were
quiet. The couIsc of the market under such
circumstances seems to be due to speculative
rather than natural influences.
In the grain market there was much irrcgu
larity, corn advancing 4 cents, while wheat
declined pa cents and oats i2 cent. The gen
cral tendency as to wheat is still toward lower
prices The decision OF the French Cabinet to
recommend an import duty on wheat has per-
haps had some effect. A statement was pub
lishcd during the week. designed to show that
our exports to Great Britain, during The past
year lla per cent of British imports, had not
relatively declined. This ignores the fact that
British imports rs whole have been 80 per
cent less than in the previous year. 1t APP
pears, however, that the price, only 32s. per
quarter in country markets. is not only Deiow
the reckoned cost of production in England,
but so low that British imports from India
have greatly declined. In this city, December
wheat sold at 10 cents and the very best
patent forr at So. There was also a decline in
lard with considerable activity. Sugar was
further depressed fair refining selling at 4sa
cents. Expectation Of new wells and increasde,