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Bismarck weekly tribune., 1889-12-13
THE NORTHERN PACIFIC

Tenders Banquet to the Senators and
Representatives of the Northwest.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6-[Special.]-T. F.
Oakes, of New York, vice president of the
Northern Pacific road, James Mcknight
and j. NJ. Hannaford, of st. Paul, solicitor
and traffic manager respectively Of the
same road, are in Washington together,
having come from New York, where con-
ference of Norther Pacific officials was had
few days ago. They are getting ac-
quainted with the northwestern senators
and represe sentatives. They gave a dinner
tonight at Chamberlain's, which was q
swell affair all around. The delegations
from Minnesota, the two Dakotas, Mon
tana, Washington and Oregon were in
vited. The party sat down at a little be-
fore 8 o'clock. Senator Washburn was in
New York and Senators Davis, Moody and
Pettigrew and Representatives Carter Of
Montana and Wilson Of Washington, had
other engagements. The party 1t the
table, in addition to tho Northern Pacific
officials, comprised Senator'S Dolph and
Mitchell of Oregon, Allen and Squire Of
Washington, Pierce and Casey Of North
Dakota, Representatives Hansbrougt Of
North Dakota, and Hermann Of Oregon.
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1889-12-13
an EXPERIMENTAL RxPERIMN STATION.
The New States Are Entitled to 41S, ,0O0
Each~From the National Government.

The New States Are Entitled to $4,000
Each From the National Government.
b WASHINGTON, Dec Especial. .l-Wil-
let's, Of the agricultural bureau, has had .
conference with the senators and represen.3
tatives from the new states and territories.
urging on them the Importance of quick
action in their state in making appropria-
tions for agricultural colleges. As soon as
an appropriation is made to establish an
agricultural college the state will be en-
titled to an appropriation of $4,000 from
the government for an experimental sta
ton. No action has been taken by North
Dakota, Montana or Washington, and Mr..
Willetts informed the new congressman
that an appropriation made by the legisla-
ture now in session would entitle those
states toat least q part Of the appropria-
tion this year. Mr.. &Willetts told them he
was anxious to have this done. as early as
possible, not only on account Of tie benefit
to the new states, but because he wanted
the results which the experimental stations
in that new country would arrive at and
which would be valuable in his depart
ment s5s s{; 4. ts
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1889-12-13
Want GOVERNMENT AID.
That is the Reason why the Northern
Pacific Oficials are in Washington.

That is the Reason Why the Northern
Pacific Officials are in Washington.
WASHINGTON, Dec. There has been
more or less speculation in Washington as
to the object of the Northern Pacific offici-
ais in Washington at the present time. In
each of the legislatures of the new states a
bill has or will be introduced authorizing
the Northern Pacific railroad to guarantee
the bonds of any irrigatlng company that
may be organized for the lands or furnish
ing settlers with water, but before any such
scheme as that is put in operation the Of
ficials of the road have determined to make
a great. effort to secure governmental aid
first and state aid, if this fails. 1t has been
suggested that the present desert land law
should be granted to the several states to
be used as the legislatures sees fit in pro-
noting the irrigation. Nothing will be
done at present until Senator Stewards
committee makes its reports. 1t is expected
that not only the Northern Pacific states
but South Dakota, Minnesota and Wiscon-
sin will be interested.
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1889-12-13
a GOOD FIGHT.
The Northwestern Members Have Hat
Examiner Hill Removed.

The Northwestern Members Have Had
Examiner Hill Removed,
WASHINGTON, Dec. 7.-[Special.] .]-Sen-
ator Pettigrew and Representatives Pick
Ter and Hansbr0ugh have been making a
fight for few days past upon Examiner
Hall, of the fraud division Of the general
land Office, and they have succeeded in
having him transferred to another divi-
sion. 1t is this man Hall who has held up
so many proofs of western settlers upon
the slightest irregulatity. He was an ap.
pointee of Sparks, came from North Caro-
lima and knew nothing of the west or its
people. A suitable man has been found to
take his place. Had he not been protected
by the civil service reform rules, his dis
missal would have been insisted upon by
the western members.
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1889-12-13
HANsBR0UGH RECOGNIZED.
Tho Speaker Names Him as a Member q
the Committee ON Accounts.

Tho Speaker Names Him as Member of
the Committee ON Accounts.
WASHINGTON, Dec. Especial. .]-Mr.
Hansbrough of North Dakota, was
recognized Dy the speaker to-day by be-
ing named as a member of the COM
mittee on accounts. This standing COM
mittee is appointed at every session
before the rules are adopted. The
new states are being recognized. Repre-
sentative Baker of New York, will, no
doubt, be made chairman of the committee
on territories. This is at the earnest re-
quest of Delegates Dubois and Carey, who
are aware that Baker is favorable to the
admission of these territories. Mr.. Dubois
in the house, and Senator Platt, chairman
of the committee on territories in the SEN
ate, will introduce bills simultaneously for
the admission of Idaho.
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1889-12-13
FAVORABLE TO 1RR1GAT1ON.

Senator Pierce has been Sounding Many
Senators on the Irrigation Question.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9.-[Special.l Rep
resentative Morrill,, of California, intro
duced q resolution to-day providing for
. committee on irrigation. Senator
Pierce says he has been talking with many
senators, and he finds that there is fa-
vorable sentiment towards appropriation
of money for reclaiming arid lands. There
is no doubt but some plan will be found
which will meet the approval of congress.
In this connection Messrs McNaught and
Hannaford are laboring day by day. They
are going to give another supper in few
days and have present not only the repre-
sentatives of states through which their
road runs, but all who are connected with
the northwestern headquarters.
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1889-12-13
MONTANA rs u. HAnD1cAPPED
ny Not Having Her Senators at Washing
ton to Look After Her Interests.

BY Not Having Her Senators at Washing
ton to Look After Her Interests. @
WASHINGTON, Dec. 7.-[Special.l I'M Mon-
tana is coming into the union handi-
capped at the capital. The muddle there,
which leaves that new state with no rep
resentatives on the floor of the senate and
the only one which is unrepresented, keeps
her from q part of her just deserts which
she would get If her senators were here.
This, at any rate, is the expressions of
numerous senators. The subject was dis
cussed at meeting Of the special commit
tee which are rearranging the make. up Of
the new senate committees, so that the
new state may be given places. In MAX
ing up these new committees the desires of
the new men themselves are taken
into account as much as pos
sible. Senatorial courtesy calls for
this, and in the selection for the
places, senators who are here to look after
their own interests naturally get the pref
erence. Further than this, Montana is los
ing a certain prominence that comes to the
new states from the appearance together
of representatives from SO many new states
The incidents of the session SO far have
been these in which the six new senators
had the star parts of taking the oath of Of
flee. drawing for order of admission into
the union and for length of terms. In all
of these incidents Montana gets no men
ton. Further than this, whatever is done
for the new state in the way of patronage
will be done by Representative Carter
single handed, and if there are any plums
coming to the new states, those that have
senators here to look after them are most
likely to get them.
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1889-12-13
HANsBRoUaH LOSES NOTHING.
He was Lucky Enough to Have Drawn
His Salary up to Date.

He was Lucky Enough to Have Drawn
His Salary up to Date.
WASHINGTON Dec. 5-The defalcarion
of Cashier Silcott recalls an incident of the
forty-eighth congress. John Westly Reed
was member from North Carolina, but he
left the house and went out to Washington
territory. There were some unpleasant
circumstances connected with the affair
and Reed sent his resignation to the gov
ernor, but he did not notify the house and
his salary was drawn by some one and
Silcott is probably the man. Reed re-
mained in Washington territory and be-
came member of the constitutional con-
vention. His absence from the house in
duced another North Carolina member to
inquire If he had resigned. The governor
furnished the information and the member
had Reeds pay stopped. Silcott treated
him as if he done q personal injury ever
after. "Reed" said the North Carolina
memberl'is trying to redeem himself and I
hope he will succeed in the new state"
HE NEVER GETS LEFT.
Representative Hansbrough has been
drawing checks on the sergeant-at-arms
and then collected the greater part of his
November salary. Mr.. Carter is in for a
full month, but Wilson of Washington
drew all of his salary few days ago and
has not lost anything. Delegate Dubois of
Idaho had about S2,lOO in the cashiers
hands and is loser to that amount, unless
the house decides to reimburse the mem
bers. Mr.. Dubois had agreed to pay Mr..
Smith 81 900 as fee to argue the Idaho
oath question and was about to pay him a
few days ago when Smith told him to post
pone it a few days. The Idaho delegate
remarked tonight that he had just SIS to
last him until next salary day. Ben.
Hermann of Oregon Jared even worse. He
has not drawn any salary since May and
had about $28OO coming to him. He ex-
poets of course to get the money, but he
wants it now and has no way of getting
it until some action is taken by the house.
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1889-12-13
He Draws $4,000 and Takes a
Trip Across the Border to
Canada.
Many Of the Members Will Loose a
Good Share Of Their Salaries
by the Defalcation.
Hansbrough Had Drawn His Salary
for November, and so Had
Carter of Montana.
s,lcott a Defaulter.

WATHINGTON, Dec. 5.-Fr0m present
appearances Edward Silcott, cashier of the
sergeantat of the house of repre-
sentatives, has fled, carrying off about $72,-
600 intrusted to his care. The history of the
case as far as can be gathered at present is
as follows: SilcOtt was trusted emplOye
who came here from Ohio and was ap-
pointed by Leedom when that gentleman
assumed Office, six years ago. He had
good business qualifications and soon
possessed himself of the unlimited conf
dence of his superior. Last Saturday he
notified him that he was going to New
York and would be back Sunday night. A
message was received from him from New
York Monday that he had been detained,
message reached his wife in this city. AS
he did not appear Tuesday, it was feared
that he had been Overtaken by some acci-
dent, butto satisfy suspicious, investiga-
tions were begun. The enormous office
safe could not be opened at the moment as
he had the combination, but it was finally
opened and found that some $4,000 set
gone. Inquiry was made at the treasury
department and it was found that SilcOtt
had called there Saturday and had drew
about $4,000. 1t was impossible for him
to draw this large sum without exciting
comment, as he had been intrusted with
collecting moneys for salaries. SilcOtt is
under bonds of $4,000. His sureties num-
ber about five persons. There is, however,
an indemnity of bonds to the sergeant-at-
arms, who is directly responsible for the
shortage. The first news Of the state Of
affairs came out just before the house met
at noon to-day. teedom, who was sitting
in the rear of his office, was surrounded
by a number of members of the
house, who were rendering advice of
all kinds. The most practical sug-
gestiOns were adopted at once by
Leed0m, who appeared to be COM
pletely unnerved and unable to actor some
time and kilograms were dispatched to his
sureties notifying them of Silcott's disap-
pearance, and to cooperate fully to find
him and secure the return Of the missing
funds. Outside the bank like railing stood
crowd of members evidently as anxious
for themselves as LeedOm, as they put
many queries as to the money in the safe
and the prospects of getting their salaries.
LeedOm says it was within SilcOtt's power
to have carried off not less than $156, 900.
instead of $4,000 which is missing. 1t was
suggested by persons standing near that to
have taken the balance would have changed
the crime. from embezzlement and subjected
him to extraditi0n even in Canada, where
the missing man has fed.
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1889-12-13
Investigating silcott's Afairs.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6.-The special COM
mittee charged with the investigation of
the accounts OF the Office of the sergeant
alarms, met in the room of the house COM
mittee on public lands at 1880 this morn
ing. After formally organizing, the COM
mittee went into secret session in order to
make out plan for procedure. At
the end of half an hour word was sent to
Leedom that the committee desired his
presence. Leed0m, accompanied by ex-
Congressman Phil Thompson, whom he
has retained as counsel, responded to the
summons, but Thompson was denied ad-
mission. Leedom has made another
searching examination of the books of the
Office and places the amount of the defalca-
ton at $71,800. Leedom's examination
was confined to an investigation of the
manner in which business had been trans
acted in the Office in its various remifica-
tons with the treasury, national banks
and representatives. 1t lasted nearly an
hour and he was followed on the stand by
j. w. Whilpley, assistant United States
treasurer. He testified as to the mode in
which the drafts of the sergeant-at-arms
OF the house are presented and paid at the
department. Having exhausted the knOwl-
edge OF the treasury office, the committee
alarms and turning out everybody not
connected with the Office, began an exam
inatiOn of a formidable array of books and
accounts. In this work they were aided by
treasury experts and all day tomorrow
will probably be occupied in this examine
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1889-12-13
Tho Senate.


WASHINGTON, Dec. 5.-The senate,
among numerous memorials and petitions,
presented one signed by D. G. Webster,
asking that the national title be
changed to that Of the United States Of
Columbus. Among the bills introduced
and referred are as follows: s
By Hale-for the relief Of the sufferers
in the Samoan disaster. To 0regulate immi-
grafton. u
BY spoons the eprotection of fed
eFsl 0Mcers In the discharge Of their duty.
The bill declares supervisors Of elections
70 be- Ohicegs OF circuit courts Of the United
Staten, and charges them with the enforce
ment Of the national electi0nt and natursliz-
s&tOn laws. VI ss ~
81 Ingalls, 10 cid and secure the 90!
men0rstt0n Of the four hundredth anni-
jyensssy OF the discovery Of America
The ytce-president having notified the
senate that he would be absent from the
city two Or three days next Meek, Mr. In
GalISfWlA elected president pro tempOre,
during the Absence 0f the vice epresident.
The senate then Cd dt0nrned all Monday.
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1889-12-13
A1oody,s bfodeat Renna.t

WAsHlNeTok, Dec, o.-Among the bills
introduced in the senate to-day was the
following by Senator Moody: Directing the
secretary Of the interior to cause the neces-
sary surveys 70 be made and artesian wells
to be sunk to develop the artesian basin
underlying the state Of South Dakota witt,
9 view to using the waters for irrigation.
An appropriation Of $780, 700 Is asked for.
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1889-12-13
Tho Northwestern Association.

WASHINGTON, Dec. Especial. 1.-The
northwestern association, made up of SEN
ators and representatives from that part OF
the country, was formally organized to-
night. 1t covers q broader field than was
contemplated when the new statesmen first
got together, and as decided on tonight, In
cluded nearly third Of the territory of
the entire union. Senator Stewart, the sill
ver-haired veteran from Nevada, presided.
The states and territories included are
North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana,
Washington, Oregon. California, Nevada,
Colorado, Idaho and Wyoming. A propo-
sition to include Kansas and Nebraska
was unfavolably considered as being
too lar east and having too
large delegations. Minnesota was also
considered too far east, the purpose of the
association being to act unitedly on all
questions of a local nature where common
interests are involved. Chief among the
interests are those pertaining to irrigation
and silver mining, and on thsse questions
pretty solid front will be presented,
North Dakota alone not being silver pro-
ducer. The cereal element will also be a
prominent one. 1t is ofhcially stated by
the movers that the association is to be
non-partisan, democrats and Republicans
being alike eligible to membership. 1t
was voted to ask publishers of
newspapers in the above states to send pa
pers to be placed on file, and a general In
vitation was extended to all visitors from
these states to enjoy the associations hos
pitality. A committee comprising Senator
Stewart, Congressman Carter and Delegate
Carey Of Wyoming, was appointed TO per-
feet the roll of membership and take charge
Of the preliminaries until the permanent
organization is completed and adopted.
Senators and representatives from the
states named except all those from CalifOr-
mia and Colorado were present tonight and
pledged themselves to the organization.
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1889-12-13
Tho \. 2. Bays An,other Ro.d.

WASHINGTON, Dec. Special Tho
Northern Pacific oficials here annonnca
that they have purchased the Puget Sound
Shore road and rates on wheat win here
after Be the same TO Seattle q Tacoma,
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1889-12-13

Isl Ms JVAsHINUTOH, Dee. The speaker laid
EbeSore the house The folio wns communica-
ton from J. p. Leeaom, 1T sergeant-at-
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1889-12-13

capital Of North Dakota. MI. Thomas
Lowry was expected TO arrive from Europe
within Q few days and would give his inl-
mediate personal attention to the railroad
enterprise which has for some time been
projected into Bismarck. - g. b.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-09

A Family Train East.

Among the changes recently made by
the Michigan Central, the most import
ant is the new Special New York Ex-
press, No. 20, which leaves Chicago at
1875 a. M, except Sunday. This effects
connection with all western, north
western and southwestern lines enter
ing the city, and enables passengers
from Chicago or any of its suburbs. to
leave at a comfortable and convenient
hour. For this reason, as we'll as it's
admirable through car service to New
York without change, it is especially
adapted to the convenience of families
and of ladies and children. All New
York state points are reached the next
day, and the hour of arrival at the
Grand Central depot, New York, 4
o'clock p. M, enables passengers to
make rail or steamer connections and
reach all parts of New York, Brooklyn
and Jersey City, and their suburbs, and
the sea-shore before dark. The through
car leaving Chicago, Saturday, goes
forward on No. 6 from Buffalo to New
York on Sunday.
City passenger and ticket ce, 81
Clark street, southeast corner of Ran
doiph, Chicago.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-09
From SherT's Sale.

Our large purchases from sheriff sale
OF the great notion and fancy goods
OF Sutton, Comstock g. Co., New York
City, are all in, and we can offer bar
gains never thought OF befo re in
Omaha. The ribbons on sale are won
derfully cheap. All the 25c ribbons are
equal TO goods sold at 75c to Sl.25. The
fine quality OF silk, the styles and va
riety are unsurpassed. Best dress stays,
&c doz.; Goff g dress braid in black and
colors, &c roll; hooks and eyes, 1c doz.;
silk elastic, l0c yard; hair crimpers, Sc
doz.; lunches hair pins, 1c;
rubber hair pins, SC box; corset
clasps, Sc, 7o, and l0c, worth IL to 25c;
good dress shields, &c; beautiful dress
shields, 10c ur d l5c, worth 25c; surpris-
ing bargains io art needle work mate
rial OF every description. This sale in
cludes toilet soaps, odors and Florida
waters, ladies' and children's handker-
chiefs, ruchings, laces, null and silk
ties, HAIR ornaments, dress buttons and
dress trimmings, silk braid and gilt
bands, ladies fine pocket books, chat
lain bags and belts.
Our Monday sale of silks, dress goods
and embroideries will contain many
seasonable bargains. Surprising val
ues in fine wall paper.
HAYDEN BROS,
Dry Goods and Carpets.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-09
Benntson Bros.

Finest quality figured china silks
Csc. This price is for Monday only;
an elegant line surah silks SOC yard,
worth 75c; full line black nuns veil
ings, 40 to 40 inch wide ut soc, CSC, S5c,
95c yard, all special values. Lace
Bengalines 46 inch wide, SOC yard,
worth 75c. Ladies fine Jersey ribbed
Isle thread vests, low neck, no sleeves,
in high colors, slightly faded, soc each,
Monday only, at soc each in
pink, blue and cream, worth 75c.
Ladies' jersey ribbed vests at 14c and
25c, worth 25c and SOC. A full line fancy
Japanese fans at SC, 10c, 15c, zoe, 25c,
30c and 40c. The fancy ribbons adver-
tised for Saturday still goes 20c per
yard. There is still good assortment
Of colors, none worth less than SOC. La
dies brilliant Isle hose, excellent quail
ity, Monday, 39c per pair, cheap at soc,
all colors and black. so pieces fine tim
sill ruching 10c per yard, worth 35c. All
silk yelling SC per yard. Children's
big job chlldrens' hose. all size, SC to
Sc; your choice, 10c pair. An elegant
hose for boys, in grey mix, only l2tc
pair. Standard dress gingham, also
apron check gingham, sc yard. Our
fine zephyr ginghams at 7lc yard, no
one can touch. Standard prints, 3ic
yard. White goods still go at &c, &c, &c,
Sic, 10c, 12tc. 15c, only prices.
Ladies' fine white dressing sacques
from 69c up to $500. All
summer wraps at less than cost.
Special inducements are offered to
those wishing to buy carpets, lace cur
tains, shades, etc. We want to reduce
stock in this department.. Our base
ment is great place for bargains.
Don't fail to look, even. If you do not
wish to buy, compare our prices on wall
paper. We still have u good supply
lawn chairs at $1.00 each.
BENNISON BROS.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-09
Fast Time to the Fast.

The Burlington No. 2, fast vestibule
express, leaves Omaha daily at 3:15 D.
m. and arrives at Chicago at 700 the
next morning, in time to connect with
all morning trains out of Chicago for
the east The famous fast mail, now
carrying passengers, leaves Omaha
burlington route depot daily at s:S5 p.
m. and Council Bluffs at 9:25 p. M, ar
irving at Chicago at 1900 noon the fol-
lowing day, the fastest time ever made
between the Missouri river and Chi
cago on regular schedule. Pullman
palace sleeping cars and free reclining
chair cars on all through trains.
Sumptuous dining cars on vestibule ex-
press trains, both to Chicago and Den
YER. City ticket Office, 1923 Farnam st.
Telephone $50.