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Bismarck weekly tribune., 1889-07-05
A Magical Tree.


She was charming blonde. with hair the
color Titians loved to paint, and melting blue
eyes that seemed to invite inspection, and the
closer the better Turning the big bronze
knob of the door leading into the main cor
ridor of the White House, the fair unknown,
in tones of liquid silver, inquired: "Please,
sir, can you tell me where the wishing tree is
situated!''
For an instant the history maker was in a
quandary. but, in the course of brief con-
versation, ascertained that the visitor was in
earnest about her question Some one had
told her that there was tree in q direct line
from the White Honse, in front of jackson
square, which susceptible maidens were in
the habit Of touching and making wish as
they did So
Close scrutiny Of the neighborhood showed
that such a tree exists, but whether it pos
sessed the qualities ascribed to it remains to
be seen. The meridian Of Washington, an
imaginary line from which longitude was
formerly reckoned for the United States,
runs through the center of the White House,
and in the grounds near the Washington
monument there was until comparatively
recent period an old sandstone column, prob
ably three feet in height, known as the me
ridian stone. The tres in question stands
directly as the meridian line in front of the
horse balanced on its hind feet, which is 50
conspicuous looking north from the White
House windows.
According to the young lady, if the wish is
proper one it is sure to be granted after the
magic tree is touched, and the bark shows
evidence of numerous visits by the fair sex
who desire to tempt Washington Post.
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1889-07-05
Mackey-Witherbee Again.

The latest heard from the conversational
Judge Mackey and his poor invalid niece
who was brought to Dakota for the i'm
provement Of her voice, is in Washington
dispatch. The dispatch says that sJudge
Cox, in the equity side Of the district SUI
preme court, granted divorce to Rosina
Mackey from Thomas j. Mackey. The
bill filed sets forth the marriage OF the
parties in 1859; the fact that they had had
several children, four living, and charged
the defendant with living Nettie Wither-
bee in Chicago, Bismarck, D. T., and else:
where. This case grows out of q scandal
which about . year ago attracted a great
deal of attention. MacKey is q lawyer BY
profession, and when he moved to Bis
said was his niece were received In good
sOciety.n
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1889-07-05
A Kentucky Suicide.


Andy Boiling was bad citizen Of jackson
county, and had killed half dozen of his
fellow citizens. One evening Boiling killed
his seventh man in Clover Bottom. The next
day 4 coroner's jury was impaneled to in
quire into the affair. The testimony was that
the deceased had called Boiling "a liar" and
that Boiling Immediately drew his pistol and
fired, killing the man who had insulted him
at the first shot ss
The jury went out to deliberate, and after
short time returned the following verdict:
1--WE find that the deceased, Henry Jones,
committed suicide"
The coroner was amazed. II shall not re-
ceive the verdict" he said; 'sthe testimony
was positive that Andy Boiling did the kill
ing
q "Yes, !" replied the foreman, ..and the testi.
mony was equally positive and unequivocal
that the deceased was Of sound mind and in
full possession Of all his faculties just previ-
ous to his. death, and that while in this condi-
tion he called Andy Boiling a liar Itstands
to reason that If he had not meditated self
destruction he would not have been SO rash.
He knew what the consequences would be,
and he evidently wanted to die"
SO the verdict Of suicide stood. louisville
Courier-J Journal
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1889-07-05
Washington Territory n. q.

Darlington News: Washington territory
has its disabilities, like all the rest Of the
world, and no one need leave Dakota ex-
:pecting to find in Washington the climatic
perfection that is denied him here. The
Lincoln County Times, published at Dav-
enport, IN the @Big Bend'' country, the
only section of Washington where the new
settler can find wheat land, says on June
IA: "The hot winds of the last two weeks
are showing their effects on growing grain,
and considerable injury to crops will 're-
suit if 9 change Of temperature with rain
does not occur very soon. A more favor
able spring was never known, and an inn
mense harvest was anticipated. The pres
ent unfavorable weather, should it con-
tinue. may neutralize the fortunate open
ing Of the season"
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1889-07-05
HIS THREE SONS.
An Old Farmer Tests His Boys to Decide
Which Shall Have the Place.

An Old Farmer Tests His Boys to Decide
Which Shall Have the Place.
Once upon time an old man called his
three sons to him in the dusk Of the evening,
and in faltering voice said to them: my
boys,in little while you win have no father.
! am standing on the shore of the river of
death and soon must launch my boat upon
it. Now, I have, as you know, splendid
farm, upon which one man can thrive buta
there are three of you have been sorely per-
picked IS to which should have It. Ihave
thereto. decided to gre each Of you q that
you must spend tomorrow, and to the one
making the wisest purchase shall the farm be
given. Come to me tomorrow evening at
this time and tell me how yvu have each ex-
pended your money. Now, good night, and
heaven bless you all. !"
On the following evening the three sons as
sembled before their father. Reginald"
said the latter to tho eldest, .'what did you
purchase with your two dollarsG''
Father, r returned the son, II pondered
long that might make wise use Of the
money, and at last bought pair Of strong
shoes"
'.'Wel done, well done; the journey through
life is rugged and hard, and the thorns are
thick upon the way. You have shown pru-
dence and forethought and love you the
better for it. And what did you buy, Au.
gustusi'
81 too, thought long and deeply, responded
the second son, THAT might not purchase
anything trivial or foolish. Since the cap
that wear is worn and ragged, bought a
hat with wide brim, which ! show to you,
my father"
The old man regarded him with a glance OF
pride and affection, and said: "You too have
done well, Augustus; often in this world the
brow is fevered and the sun rays beat fiercely
upon the aching head, aud your hat will com
fort you. rejoice that my sons are SO filled
with wisdom. And you. Theophilus. what
did you buyf'
"My father. !" answered Theophilus, II didn't
ponder worth cent. As soon as I left you
last evening blew in my stuff for five tickets
to the baseball games"
With tears of joy streaming down his fur
rowed face the venerable man embraced
Theophilus, and murmured in a voice hoarse
with emotion: Had farm as large as
Texas, with a windmill on it, it would be
yoursl''
And then Reginald and Augustus moved
sadly away into the gathering gloom, and
while the one tried to keep the flies off him.
self with his hat the other kicked himself
severely with his boots.-Nebraska State
| .Jol1rnal
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1889-07-05
THE COUNTRY FOR SHEEP.
He Impersonated an Oficer.

Deputy United States Marshal Shattuck
of Fargo arrived in the city last week with
George = Farewell, Of Pembina, who is
charged with impsrsonating United
States officer and obtaining money under
false pretenses. Mr.. Farewell is an in0tfen-
sive appearing citizen, but the offiense
with which he is charged is of a serious
nature and he holds very unenviable
position in the eyes of the law. He will be
examined before United States Commits
siOner Ross. =, 3t
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1889-07-05
Henry Yillartl En Ro,u,te.

Henry Willard En- Route.
EARLY Friday morning Henry Willard
and President Oakes Of the Northern
Pacific, passed through Bismarck en- route
east. Several prominent Bismarckers were
at the train and had a pleasant
conversation with the railroad mag
mates. Mr.. Willard, always a
friend OF Bismarck, expressed
himself as confident that here would be
one Of the great cities on the Northern
Pacific, and that the place would begin to
improve in the near future. Mr.. .Oakes
spoke good words for the Missouri river
valley and intimated that some important
improvements would be made in the near
future. The special did not stop long but
went whizzing on its eastward journey.
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1889-07-05
Hackett Heard From.

The old-timers who have been wonder
ing what has become of Ed. Hackett, Bis
marck's first mayor, will be interested in
the follow from the Oklahoma Optic:
just opposite McKinnon & Boles are
erecting three two-story houses. Their
architect, Mr.. Edmond Hackett, of Bis
marck, Dakota, has reputation as con-
tractor and builder. He also has left a
mark in the history of Bismarck, being its
first mayor. He is a genuine gentleman
and has come to Guthrie to stay.
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1889-07-05
Real Estate Moving.

Bismarck real estate offers great in
ducements to the investors" !" said Chicago
man recently. This gentleman is in a
position to know whereof he speaks, and
as he has unbounded faith in the future of
the city, his wishes should have earnest
and respectful consideration.
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1889-07-05
n successful Old-Timelr.

s Nick Comeford, james Costello and
Steve Marian Of Williston,' arrived In Bis
marck last week with 8 hne bunch OF
cattle. Nickls an old-time Bismarcker-
away back In sand his friends are glad
to learn that fortune fav0rs him.
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1889-07-05

Wholesale and retail paint, oil and glass.
Corner Seventh and Broadway. Call and
see US before you buy. Bismarck.
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1889-07-05
Freede Will Return.

c. w. Freede, Of Bismarck, who has been
visiting friends in Ohio for some time,
writes as follows to the TRIBUNE: "The
statement in your paper that / am going
to make California my futuIe home is q
grand mistake. Dakota is good enough
ing his visit in Ohio Mr.. Freede has had
much Of sorrow, his mother and his broth
or having died. tstsfsf. I, &,
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1889-07-05
Judge Edgerly's Brother Dead.

Judge NJ. j. Eagerly, of this city, re-
ceived news last week of the death of his
brother, the eminent and popular physi-
clan. DR.. E. F. EdgerlySof Moriah, New
York. The Essex County Republican, of
Port Henry, New York, gives a column no.
tice Of the deceased, among other things
saying: "Dr. Edgerly's death makes many
hearts sad. He had the universal love and
esteem of all who knew him. His popu-
larity was evidenced by the immense con-
course OF friends at the funeral services.
II was gratifying to see SO many pay this
last tribute to one held in such regard. 1t
might truly be said that every attendant
was mOurner."
Deceased was born in Ireland in 1887,
being one year the senior of Judge Edger-
ly, Of this city. He was brilliant soldier
in the union army, winning distinguished
hOnors and was on the staff of the secre-
tary of war at the close of the rebellion.
He was staunch democrat and came
within twenty votes of carrying his county
for the legislature of New York, while the
regular republican majority in the county
is over S.000.
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1889-07-05
Natural Asphalt in Dakota.

Mandan Pioneer: John Warn came to
town yesterday afternoon with specimen
of something that he uncovered while
digging well, and which he calls asphalt.
The substance is almost black in color and
has very oily appearance. There is a
little difference of opinion as to just what
the stuff is, but Mr.. Warn thinks it is some
thing good and that he has made big find,
as the supply is unlimited, and isnear the
surface.
THE COUNTRY FOR SHEEP.
A Mandan man who returned from Fort
Yates yesterday was heard to remark: sit
was a sight worth looking at to see the
thirty-tive hundred sheep, owned by the
Riverside Ranch and H. s. Parkin, which
saw few miles below the Riverside
ranch. As I came past the sheep were
just coming out of the corrals, and 1t
seemed to me that I could see nothing but
sheep in all directions, and still they kept
on coming"
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1889-07-05
Advertised Letter List.

The following is a list Of the letters re-
naming uncalled fol, in the postoffce, In
Bismarck, Oak, June %. 1889:
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1889-07-05

Persons calling f0r.the above letters will
please say advertised" In thirty days
they will be sent to the dead letter Office.
M. T.. SLATTERY, Postmaster.
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1889-07-05
-7l' 7i1-77. ~ sl7177 1I-
SHE L0HEs sITTIAG BULL.
A Now Jersey widow Falls Victim to Sit.
ting Bulls charms. s


ting Bulls Charms.
"A sensation is reported from the Stand
ing Rock agency,the chief participants be-
ing Mrs. C..Wilder, Of Newark, New Jer-
sey, and Sitting Bull, the notorious old
chief. Sitting Bull has many admirers,
and among them is numbered Mrs. w ilder:
During BULBS recent illness she visited
him at his camp, and when he recovered
sufficiently to travel she made arrange
ments with him to convey her in his
wagon from Standing Rock to the Rose
bud agency. AS 1t is against the rules for
the Indians to leave their reservation with
out permission, person to whom
Mrs. Wilder told of her contract
with Sitting Bull suggested that
she had better see Agent Mclaughlin.
She acted upon the suggestion and the
major informed her that he could not per-
NIT Sitting Bull to go about from one
agency to another and positively refused to
have the willy old chief accompany her
to Rosebud. No sooner had the agent re-
fused than Mrs. Wilder flew into q rage,
and declared her intention to see her po-
litical friends in Washington and secure
Major McLaughlins removal. Those who
came from Standing Rock state that she
used the most scathing and abusive Ian
guage to the major and accused him, of
using the Indians as prisoners. So
abusive and threatening was her
language that the agent politely order
ed her to leave the reservation. Mrs.
Wilder is widow and is visiting the reser
vation. She is great admirer of Sitting
Bull and it is gossip among the people in
the vicinity of the agency that she is actu.
ally in love with the cunning old warrior
Agent McLaughlin's position in the mat
ter is unquestionably right, especially at
this time, as Sitting Bull would surely
prove a disturbing element at the lower
agencies during the conference of the com.
mission on the question of opening the
reservation to settlement.
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1889-07-05
IMPORTANT.

Address Registered letss.s containing currency "a
NEW ORLEANS NATIONAL RANK,
Now OFl0Sn6. In
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1889-07-05
Tor Infants and Children.

oasseeiah % well adapeed tochildsea thas
recommend It - superior 70 any prescription
xnovn TO me-" II. 4. ARCHER, M D.,
III So. 00oed g.. BROOKLYN, NJ.
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1889-07-05
The Bottom of the Sea

Yields 70 pearl that can exceed in beauty
teeth whitened and cleansed with that in
comparable dentrifrice, the fragrant SOZO-
DON'T. Nor is coral roster than the gums
in which such teeth are set. So say the
ladies, who are the best judges In such
matters, t5g
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1889-07-05
AGENTS WANTED.

EFoR CLUB RATES, or any further informs
don desired, write legibly to the undersigned,
Street and number. More rapid return mail de-
livery will be assured by your enclosing an En-
velope bearing your full adGress
IMPORTANT. /
Address M. A. DAUPHIN.
or II. "A, DAUrHIN, -, n 8 !"
f5 WashinRton, ID. C.. 4
By ordinary letter, containing Money Order
issued bz al Express Companies. New York Ex-
change, Draft OF Postal Note 5}Ss
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-11
DE LAVEAUX'S STATEMENT.
He Complains of His Treatment b
Lancaster officials.

He Complains of His Treatment by
Lancaster officials.
Gustave De Laveaux, who is now in
the county Jail charged with a felony
and awaiting trial by the Superior Court,
has prepared complete statement of
the difficulties which led to his incarcer-
alton, and of the severe maltreatment
which he asserts was inflicted upon him
by the Lancaster authorities. The chief
complaining witness against him is the
we'll known Roney Crane, who is now
Constable of the Antelope Valley district.
De Laveaux, who is civil engineer by
profession, says that Crane hired him to
do some work, and then would not pay
him for it. On one occasion Crane.
jumped on him and nearly killed him,
whereupon he swore out complaint
against Crane and had him punished.
So, the statement reads, a civil suit for
the money which he claims Crane owed
him, was lost through the testimony of.
VIM. Tweedy and Crane, and the sequel
to that event was complaint against
those two, witness charging them with
perjury. In retaliation for this De
Laveaux was arrested on a complaint
from Crane, and is now in jail owing to.
his inability to secure bondsmen.
The statement made by De Laveaux
contains number of serious charges,
against Crane, which are aside from the
direct issues between them. The case ia
evidently one which has become 30
complicated that the item of
justice is very likely to get lost in the
shuttle.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-11
The Sporting world,

The Secretary of the Southern Califor-
MIA Racing Club desires me to remind
owners of horses that the Rodman
Scramble Stakes, formerly known as the
Nadeau House Stakes, and the Los An
geles Derby have both been reopened,
and entries for both events will close to
the Secretary on the 18th of this month.
In order to avoid any misrepresentation
owners who have already entered horses
will understand that their entries will
sand unless they specially notify the
Secretary of the Club, Mr.. II. T. Rod
man, on or before the 18th of March,
that they wish to withdraw their horses.
Those owners who have already entered
horses for these stakes and are desirous
to have them remain in, need not mako
any further entry, as the entries already
made stand good.
All the horses at the track are getting
on we'll in their preparations, and will
render good account of themselves at
the spring meeting.
Spectators will have every opportuni-
ty of investing their money at the COM
ing meeting, as in addition to the pool
box and the Paris Mutual Pools, in all
probability there will be two or three
books open to do business on the run
ming races.
Provided that there is enough compe-
tition amongst the bookies to insure
good prices, the frequenters of the track
will find this innovation a source of con-
siderable profit if they invest their
money on the right horses.
Ladies who are desirous to attend the
races will oblige the Secretary of the
Club, Mr.. H. T. Rodman, by applying
for complimentary tickets at their ear
liest convenience.
Mr.. P. G. Dornalech's Naicho B. is in
fine fettle just now, and will make it hot
for some of the northern cracks.
Mr.. +. j. Baldwin will be represented
by large string, as the Secretary ex-
poets at least ten entries from the Santa
Anita stables. No matter what is en-
tered for the Los Angeles Derby, Mr.. ].
h. Dunn's ch. C. Four Aces will be very
near first when they pass the Judges
stand, for the second time, on Derby
day.
Sailor Brown and young Mitchell settle
their differences at the California Ath-
letic Club on Wednesday next and there
is good deal of interest evinced in the
battle. Brown is a hard fighter and
game to the backbone, but l fancy
"young" Mitchell will about do him.
The Gunst Havana Company will receive
special kilograms during the fight, with
details of each round, so the Los Angeles
sports will have ample details OF the
fight. ANaLIcE.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-11
A QUEER AFFAIR.
D' j. 3. Hoffman Tries TO Shoot
DeIecliYe RnRaan.

] Detect1Ve Russell.
u. ). Hoffman, Canadian, for two
years resident of Los Angeles, was ar
rested yesterday noon on the charge of an
assault with deadly weapon. His extra
ordinary conduct before and at the time
OF his arrest would seem to indicate that
he is insane.
saturday evening II. T. Parks,
nephew Of Hoffman's, met him and
another gentleman at the house where
Hoffman is staying at the corner of Pearl
and Pico streets. AS the other eentle-
man expected to leave the next day.
Parks proposed that they shoald drink
to his bon UoyGge, and he produced some
whisky.
Hoffman is not q drinking man. never
theless he drank few swallows of the
liquor without being seemingly any the
worse. Yesterday morning when Parks
went into the room where Hoffman was
sitting, the two not having met IN the
meantime, Hoffman sprang up, and, snd-
denly drawing a revolver from his pock-
ct, swore he would kill his nephew if he
came any nearer.
you tried to poison me-" he shouted,
with that poisoned whisky of yours"
Parks was startled by this unexpected
outbreak, and left the room. As the
man was still fourishing, the weapon the
nephew did not return, but gave notice
OF the affair to the police. Detective
Henry Russell was sent out to make the
arrest. and went into the room where
Hoffman was.
On being informed that he was under
arrest, the man eprang up suddenly and
pointed the revolver in the detectives
face. Russell caught his hand and be-
gan wrestling with him for the posses
sion OF the gun. The others who had
come into the room to see the arrest
made, bolted out of the door without
standing at all upon the order of their
going. After few seconds of lively
tusseling the weapon changed hands,
and Hoffman was brought to the station.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-11

GOUTHERN PACIFIC COMPANY-THROUGH
y excursions to New York, Boston and Phila
delphia Pullman'snew tourist cars with ladies
dressing room and lavatory; stoves with i'm
proved heaters for making tea and coffee; com
cluding bed linen, toilet accessories, etc.
uniformed colored porters s. p. Co.'s party
managers go through to New Orleans, thence
to Boston and Philadelphia But one change OF
cars lin Union Depot) at New Orleans. The
Sunset and Queen and Crescent Route through
the rich and historic South, Meridian, Bir
mingham, Chattanooga, Cincinnati, etc
Quick time, direct connections. Excursions
leave Los Angeles December 18th and Both,
1885,; January 13tp, February Sd and 18th;
March Sd, 18th and 31st: April 14th; Nav 9th
and 10Th, 1889. For further particulars call on
or write any of the agencies Of the SOUTH ERN
PACIFIC COMPANY in Southern California,
or G. +. SMURR, Assistant General Passenger
Main st.. Los Angeles, Cal. f13 SIN
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-11
fO4, sALN-OoMnIry Property.
,rlHE JURUPA LAND AND WATER cor

THE JURUPA LAND AND WATER COM
1 oany offers six thousand acre tract; will
sell in forty acres lots; situated three miles north
west from Rowell Hotel, Riverside, Cal, with
a good water right of one miners inch of water
to every seven and one half acres of land, for
the extremely low prize OF one hundred and
dollars ($125) per acre. onequar-
ter down and balance to sGit buyers conven.
ience. The land is level and in beautiful
Sheltered valley, and is the best orange land in
California. Commission paid to
agents. Address MILLS & CRAWFORD, Is
Court ST., Los Angeles; CUNNINGHAM & CO.,
Pomona 13O-3m
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-11
A Big Game.

A big poker game was commenced last
night in private room in one of the big
business blocks, and was still in progress
at the hour of going to press. The play
ers are four thoroughbreds who are ON
visit here, and a well-known and good
looking business man of the city. They
all have plenty of money, and it was said
that by II o'clock last night one Of them
was about $1,000 behind,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-11
WANTED-AGENTN.

WANTED-A FIRST-CLASS MAN TO CAN
w vass for drst-class life, fire and accident
insurance companies. Apply in person to
and New High SITS, Los Angeles m6tf
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-11

q ANITA MoNICA-FoR CLEAN, SUNNY FUR.
- nished rooms apply to MRS. MARY
B0EHME, Ocean ave-, next to 1.-THE Lawrence
ms 1m+
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-11
EOR RENq-aOUSES.

ROOMS FOR RENrI IN THE
u Norton Block, cor. Seventh and Hill sts.;
suitable for light housekeeping. feb24-Im+
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-03-11

TO ALL
IL points East, via Salt
Lake city and Denver,
leave March 18th, 28th,
April 11th and 25th. Tour
ist cars completely equipped.
Berths free. Call upon or
address J. B. Quigley, agent,
112 North Spring street.
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