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Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1890-08-02

Ezra Leach farmer in Mississippi,
liset,e. So 111 IN gold sLile ditch
ng IL aeld ie" days ago.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-01-03
A Coal Meeting.

At Il recent meeting in Mandan Messrs.
A. c, McGillivray Of Dickinson, j. NJ. Tur-
ner, l.. NJ. Carey and r. NJ. Tuttle of Man
dan, were appointed a committee TO decide
upon some plan for bringing the coal ques-
ton properly before the people of the state
and the railroads. The committee was in
vited to meet with c. W. Thompson of this
city yesterday, but unfortunately Mr..
Thompson was absent from the city. The
committee met at the Sheridan house and
discussed the question thoroughly. 1t was
agreed that a mileage rate per ton should
be given by the railroads, equal to a reduc-
ton of about fifty cents per ton in rates to
Fargo, jamestown and intermediate points.
The rate to Fargo now is 1925 per ton,
and to jamestown 50. The reduction pro-
posed by the committee would make the
rate to Fargo $l.75 and to jamestown $1.50.
The committee also thought that it would
be wise to form an organization to inform
the people of the eastern and central part
of the state as to the quality and heat, pro-
ducing power of the coal, and the proper
stoves, etc.
Railroad Commissioner Underhill was
present and left for st. Paul last night, to
present the case to the railroad officials,
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-01-03
Baron Williams.

\ The following from the Grand Forks
EPlaindeaIer is of sensational interest in
Bismarck:
.Many of the newspapers are consider
ably exercised over the bill introduced in
the legislature by Mr.. Williams and some
of them are lauding him to the skies be-
cause he wants to compel the state instilu-
tons to burn native coal for fuel. Mr..
Williams is not, however, the disinterested
philanthropist he is pictured. MI. Will
Jams IS the coal baron of the Missouri
slope. He has secured the appointment of
an additional committee with himself as
chairman, on "coal lands and mining" and
his proposed law is chiefly in the interest
OF the coal baron. II he wants to benefit
the state and the people of the state, the
way to do it is to compel the railroad com
panies to transport coal from the Dakota
mines at a rate that will make it an object
for the people to use Dakota COAL"
Mr.. Williams friends throughout the
Missouri valley will be pleased to learn of
his wealth. The innocent and unsuspect-
ing people of Bismarck have looked upon
the popular and talented legislator as rich
II ability, but not until now have they
known that during all these years he has
Deen boarding wealth until now he is
famed as the coal baron Of North Dakota.
While extending thanks to the Plaindealer
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-01-03
All, R THE BOY.

Thrice welcome, Johnny Newyear-the old
mans gone away
The world is ours, in which to romp and frolic
and be gay;
Let music rule the universe, while JOY blows
loud his horn.
That all our jolly playmates may awaken with
the morn.
There's Willie Pledge-so popular with all the
other boys,
And Jimmy Resolution, with his loud, high
sounding noise,
And Billy Sururoff, firm and sad, with %peniten-
tial mien-
Well find him on the morrow. with a'smile"
behind the screen.
There's big-eyed Bob Aircastle and happy Harry
Hope
The chums who read their fortunes in the bub-
bles of the soap,
And rollicking Bob Taperof whose good inten-
ton grows
Until to prove his faith he lights the taper on his
nose.
And now, bright little New Year lad, play on,
nor fret nor care;
To silver soon enough will turn the gold that's in
thy hair;
Thy dimples are but cups to catch the tears that
. follow glee-
The gates through which the old man passed,
half-open, wait for thee.
-OuTNS
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-01-03
Broken Arms.

Nels White is carrying his arm in a
sling as a result of a little frolic in which
he broke one Of the bones. He was met on
the corner of Fourth and Main SITS. Thurs
day and within a few rods was "Uncle"
Baker, who also had an arm in splints.
When asked as to the cause of his disabled
arm the risky Baker replied smilingly:
ooh, | broke him on a chair while irving
to get at a feller's head" And so he did.
In a little holiday skirmish he made a
vicious pass at an adversary and struck
his arm on the back of a chair. He is now
wondering why he did not III one hun
dred before acting in his anger.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-01-03
A Happy New Year.

This is undoubtedly the happiest of all
the many happy New Years of their lives
to many of the citizens of the west. 1t is
the first New Year that has dawned on the
state of North Dakota; the first North Da-
kota has celebrated III the United States
the first time that a New Year greeting
has been made by tlicker-tails; the first
since the flag OF freedom went up in Brazil
and the first since McGinty went down in
the United States.
1t is a happy New Year for the prohi-
bitionists who rejoice in the victory of the
white ribbon, and it is happy for the other
fellow who knows the respective merits of
the various patent medicines.
For Bismarck, she has wealth of health
aud happiness; mines of undeveloped hope.
Quarries of foundation rock for future com
mercial centers and as jovial and progress
i've a people as ever faced the fateS. Many
will be the pledges made to-day and many
the good resolutions. None can be better
than to be happy yourself, do what you
can to make others happy and ~rojoice that
you still live, with LaGrippe still a thous-
and miles away.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-01-03
Papa Kuntz.

Of all the happy New Year greetings in
Bismarck WednesdayAnone were so full of
joy and promise as those at the home of
MIR. and Mrs. Frank Kuntz. Their most
welcome caller was a bouncing boy, who
weighed ten pounds and who Immediately
upon his arrival began to fill the air with
the sweetest music that ever fell upon the
ear OF the popular Kuntz. The proud
father distributed his compliments among
his friends last night, and in turn was Civ
en- hearty c~ongratulation upon the good
luck which came to him with the new
year.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-01-03
for the startling information, the citizens of
the capital should not forget to extend
congratulations to Baron Williams.
The Governor in St. Paul.

Governor Miller has been in st. Paul dur
ing the past week, and being interviewed
OH his mission said:
my purpose of coming here is to see if
some arrangements can be made with the
elevator companies which are operating
systems OF elevators in the sections affect
ed or where there is not sufficient grain 70
furnish seed grain to those who require it
and take a claim on the crop at a reasona-
bic price and a reasonable rate OF inter-
est"
Thus, che governor is e~ndeavoring by
business negotiation to do for the farmers
what the Legislature is attempting by the
enactment OF law. IT he succeeds he will
solve a very embarrassing problem and
save the counties from numerous legal
SnarlS.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-01-03
IN BRIEF,

Rumor has it that j. c. Bushby will re-
turn to Bismarck to practice law.
Three more prisoners arrived for the
penitentiary, last Sunday-all from Fargo.
The boarders at the Thompson mansion
will give a ball on New Years eve to their
friends and associates.
The icemen are happy over the prospect
for a good crop this year. The Bismarck
houses will be we'll filled.
Proprietor Bly, is receiving expressions
of appreciation from all quarters over his
reduction OF rates at the Sheridan.
Now if Professor Robidou will order
about two feet of M he will confer a
great favor On the farmers of the Missouri
valley.
The ladies of the Catholic fair are max
ing elaborate arrangements for their annu-
al fair, which will eclipse all former efforts
in this direction.
E. Van Houten is said to have his gaze
westward, with a view to seeking fortune
in one Of the tlourishing cities of the new
state of Washington.
A reduction of hack rates to and from
ing seriously discussed and a determined
effort to bring it about will be made.
They say that when the electric lights
were turned off during the ball in the
armory hall Wednesday night. there were
some interesting shrieks from the gloom.
Scarlet fever has gained entrance to the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Barney Flynn, and
their little ones are suffering. They are
dong we'll and are on the road to recovery.
1t is reported that a Bismarck colony has
been formed in Tacoma and that the former
residents of this city hold regular meetings
at Which old times are. discussed and
friendships are renewed.
Letters from O. F. Davis indicate that he
is prospecting in Salt Lake City, whittier
his family went recently, and that he is in
continuous raptures over the beauties and
bounties Of that country.
1t is getting about time for the climax in
the postoffice contest. The appointment
will be mad within a few weeks and
every Bismarcker is interested. Some
more than others, to be sure-but only one
can get it.
Frank Kihm has not selected his location
but it is Tinted that he will go to Seattle
and open a mammoth restaurant, to be
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-01-03
Thadeus Grover Married,

The people of Bismarck all remember
Thadeus Grover, the tall and erect young
man who for several years was quarter
masters clerk in this city and who was
identified so closely with the outdoor
sports and social happenings of the city.
The news m from Custer station. Mon
tana, that Mr.. Grover has welded ore of
the most popular young ladies Of the sta
ton, and that the bride and groom have
settled down to solid marital comfort in
their Montana home. Congratulations are
in order, and they will go most heartily
from the groom's numerous Friends in Bis
marck.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-01-03
The Officers.

At the meeting of the North Dakota Ed
ucational association in Grand Forks, the
following officers were elected:
Executive committee, w. T. Perkins, ST.
perintendent Burleigh county; Miss Mamie
Portner, superintendent Kidder county;
W.J. Clapp, superintendent CaSS county.
President. NJ. A. Shirley, superintendent
Grand Forks.
Vlce-President, j. E. Brown, Rolette.
Second Vice-rresident, G. E. Jackson,
Pembina.
Secretary, VIM. House, superintendent
Richland.
Treasurer. A. L.. Woods, principal Graf
ton schools,
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-01-03
Wednesdays Personals.

Mr.. and Mrs. Gerald Pierce will return
from the east to-day.
Thos. Barton, the artistic caterer, has re-
turned from Grafton where he spent
Christmas with his old-time Red river
valley friends.
Col. c. w. Thompson Is now in st. Paul
in company with Railroad Commissioner
UnderhiIl in the interest of cheap rates in
the transportation of coal.
Miss Maggie Davidson, having passed
the holidays at her pleasant Bismarck
home, "Braeside," left for Moorhead last
night to resume her stenographic duties.
Miss DavidsOn'S many friends wish her a
year of happiness and continued success.
G.. S. Carpenter of Helena was in the city
yesterday. Mr.. Carpenter seems thoroughly
versed in Montana politics and gives some
interesting pointers in the United States
senatorial fight in that state. He says that
every indication points toward a contest
that will be taken to Washington.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-01-03
The Grave Gets Tired Yawninc.

Seemingly, for certain wretched invalids who
toddle feebly along, though always looking as
if they were going to die, but emitting to do it.
They dry up, wither. dwlndle away finally. but
in the meantime never having robust health,
know nothing Of the physical enjoyment. tho
zest of that existence to which they cling with
su h remarkable tenacity. They are always
to be found trying to mend by tinkering it
themselves with some trashy remedy, tonic or
"pick me up to give a flip to digestion, or
"help the liver" II such misguided folks
would resort and adhere to HOstetters's Stom-
ach Bitters it would be we'll with them. This
superb invigol ant supplies the stamina that
the feeble require, by permanently reinforcing
digestion and ass initiation. 1t overc0mes ner.
plants, biliousness. constipation, rheumatism
and neuralgia.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-01-03
Gordon Held in 5000,

Henry Gordon, who was placed in Jail
Tuesday night on the charge of stealing
an overcoat from Mr.. c. A. Diesem, had his
hearing Thursday and was held in 5000
bonds to await the action of the grand jury
at the next term OF the district court.
GoIdon's partner has been given notice to
leave town. If the party who purchased
return the same to Sheriff Donnelly, the
money paid therefor will be refunded to
the purchaser.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-01-03
Mondays Personals.

,W.B. Chandler, of Minneapolis, is at the
Sheridan.
Chas. H. Stanley, of Steele. came to the
capital yesterday.
]. Abraham, of Chicago, arrived Sunday,
and passed the day In the city.
General Hughes has returned to Mime
apolis where his business is growing rap
idly.
Senator wager, of Benson, returned to
the capital city Sunday. He will spend
New years here.
G. E. Joslin, one OF the most widely
known attorneys Of Fargo, came in from
the east yesterday. p
Railroad Commissioner UnderhilI came
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-01-03
A Quiet

1t was a quiet though a pleasant New
Year in Bismarck. There were very few
callers, but those who did call were doubly
repaid by the hospitable welcome which
they received. A number of the city's
homes were given the New Year decora-
ton, and delicious refreshments were
served to all who entered. There were sew
eral social parties in the evening, and the
day was very pleasantly and agreeably
passed by all who took advantage of the
opportunities for enjoyment.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-01-03
A Young

The year 1889 will long be cherished in
the memory of Captain and Mrs. 1. P. Ba-
ker. The last day of the old year left a
dimpled son and heir at their home, and if
the young man will follow in ike footsteps
of his successful sire, Bismarck and the
Missouri slope will have one more financier
to keep the wheels of progress rolling.
Congratulations have been pouring in from
all directions upon the delighted father.
Mother and son are doing nicely.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-01-03
No. 276 Wins.

The doll for which the customers of C.
H. Phelps held tickets was drawn Christ
mas afternoon by No. 275 and whoever
holds that number should call at once for
the handsome prize. The doll is one of the
finest ever brought to the city. The draw
ing was under the supervision of Mayor
Bentley, and thus it was that through an
excited courier the TRIBUNE was informed
that the mayor had drawn the doll. The
holder Of ticket 275 will come forward
and take the doll.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-01-03
The New Year Ball.
From Thursdays Daily.

The base ballists gave a New Year ball at
the Atheneum last night, that was not
only the chief event of the day and truly
and unquestionably the most brilliant
social event thus far enjoyed during
the year 1890, but was a success in every
sense. The Bismarck base ball team need
have no fear that it is not appreciated by
the people of the capital, to whom it has
been the source of so much pleasure and
pride. If any such doubt has existed it
must have been removed by the liberality
with which last evenings ball was pat
roniZed. The attendance was large and
everyone present was glad of the oppor-
tunlty to accept the hospitality and enjoy
the entertainment Of the popular athletes.
The music was furnished by the Fetzer-
Brunsman orchestra and this means that
it was the best dance music in the north
west. The decoration of the hall was ap-
propriate and attractive and until long
after the first day Of the glad New Year
had been crowded into the past, the happy
Bismarckers made the spacious Atheneum
ring with merriment and glow with the
luStre of radiant smiles and sparkling
| eyes.
The programme. for the design of which
Mr.. Palmer received many compliments,
was most ingenious. On the title cover
was represented a regulation base ball-the
upper corners bearing the words "slide!
slide" and Judgment" While at the bot
tom was "three Strikes-and Outw The
committees did their work intelligently
and artistically and are deserving of praise.
The reception committee consisted of W.
A. F%alconer, the enterprising manager;
Bart. Huber, the puzZling twirler and Nor
man Gray the speedy fielder. The floor
managers were: Catcher Canaan, the stone
wall back-stop; John Holman, the fawn-
footed third baseman; l.. c. Green, the
sunny : haired willow = wielder; Elliott
Barnes, the home run artist and G. B. Hol-
ley the popular pitcher. On the executive
committee were: Myron Hutchinson, whose
good work at the bat and in the field has
won many a game; C. M. Larabee, the tall
and solemn slider; Frank Ryan, the nimble
short-stOp and agile Baseman Tibbells.
Aside from the care and attention of these
gentlemen, A. N. Leslie, the clarion voiced
secretary was here and there and every
where, looking after the comfort and en-
joyment Of the guests.
The ball was a success financially and
socially, and for the happy New Year
which their efforts afforded, the members
of the base ball team and association, have
the thanks of all who were present.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-01-03
They Saw the Old Year Out.

The party given by the young ladies and
gentlemen of the Thompson house Tuesday
evening, was a brilliant and appropriate
closing of the year. The cards of invita-
ton read "To see the old year out" and
the vast throng of Bismarckers saw it out
and formed a pretty good acquaintance
with the new before departing for their
homes. The handsome parlors of the man
sion were crowded with the culture, beau
ty, accomplishment and dignity of the city
and the popular hosts and hostesses added
to their laurels by the genius and versatil-
lty displayed in the entertainment of their
guests; Those who enjoy the fascinat-
ing changes of the dance, tripped and
glided to the strains of the orchestra: So
cial groups chatted in coZy corners or
prOmenaded in corridors and halls; games
and stories. jests and songs. gave pastime
to those who rested in the parlors. The
billiard room furnished a most inviting
place for the gentlemen, and it would be
difficult to imagine a more complete.
thorough and delightful arrangement for
the convenience and pleasure of the guests.
The luncheon which was' superb was
served in the spacious billiard hall and
while the assemblage waited for the old
years departure, they Toasted, laughed and
puooCu Vic uOulo Ill lullGu dLu ripping
merriment. 1t was one OF the most APP
propriate and timely social events that has
ever given the people of Bismarck an
opportunity to drive dull care away, and
for its unique arrangement and thorough
success, all credit is due to the following
young ladies and gentlemen:
Misses Fannie Enright, Helen Donald
son, Lizzie Comeford, Kate Thomas, assisted
by Miss Booth of ~Leavenworth, Kan, and
Messrs. Louis Hanitch, C. M. Dahl, D. II.
Holt, Oscar E. Rea and F. II. Register
The following is a list of thedguests
present: &JsSA
Senator and Mrs. Smith. "a
Representative and Mrs. Ink. Sss9 2
Captain and Mrs. Gregg. ,iXS
Commissioner and Mrs. Carey ~
Superintendent and Mrs. Mitchell. "A
Deputy Auditor Currie. IN y
Mr.. and Mrs. Mech of Mani m.t !
Mrs. Archibald of Jamestow3en !
Commissioner Underhill andfrrend weMcs
Gillivray of Dickinson. A1eo tn.;..
G. A. Severance of St. PAUL. ,ator Sw'i1
Mr.. and Mrs. o: K. Barnesimen beT
Mr.. and Mrs. E. Fl. Wilsott; ! p'Iit are!<
Mr.. and Mrs. c. B. Little. WE, XII Ky
Mr.. and Mrs. II. Brandt. SLA
DR.. and Mrs. Carroll Corson. H|N
Mr.. and Mrs. o. Fl. Whitaker.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. B. Gray.
Mr.. and Mrs. H.. C. Watson.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Douglas.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. S. Cot.
MI. and Mrs. W. B. Watson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Waggoner.
MI. and Mrs. w. o. Depew.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. T. Perkins.
Mr.: and Mrs. M. n. Jewell and Mrs.
Woods.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. P. Dunn.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank LAVAL. 90
Mr.. and Mrs. D. W. Hutchinson.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Rea.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. H. Thompson.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Fl. Marshall.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. Fl. johnson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carnahan. 3d..
Mr.. and Mrs. Dan Eisenberg. M
Capt. and Mrs. vs.. MOorhouse.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-01-03
The MaSOns' Christmas Present

A letter from Newark, Ohio, brings the
news that on Christmas morning Mr.. and
Mrs Frank }. Mason were presented with
a pretty daughter. Their many Bismarck
friends send congratulations.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-01-03
HI OLD md THE NEW.


MIDNIGHT, DEC. 31sT,
AS at the death-bed of a sire,
A weary watcher waits,
So by thy side, old man, we walk
Until we reach the gates
Until we reach the gates of time
Which open wide for thee,
To let thee pass out in the night
On deaths %unfathomed sea.
No tears bedim III eyes, old man,
But with a hooking joy,
We bid thy wrinkled face begone,
And turn to greet the boy
And turn to greet the dimpled lad,
Who with his rogueish play
And sunny smiles and winsome wiles,
Hath driven thee away,
And yet l sometimes think, old man,
That if 'twere in the light,
And not in darkness thou didst go,
'Twould not be all so bright
'Twould not be all SC bright, old man,
For those who must remain
If they could see thy parting glance
And read it's hidden pain.
For thou hast been a friend to us,
Who, finding thee o'ertrue,
Our failures. SORROWS, faults and sins
Upon thy back we threw
Upon thy overburdened back
The blame for i'll was heaped,
While to ourselves the credit anne
For all the good we reaped.
Farewell, a last farewell. old man,
l loved thee for thy gifts,
And in thy days of clouds and tears
l loved thee for the riffs.
l loved thee for thy budding May
In m%aidenhood of spring,
And for the wealth of Joy thy sweet
Soft lullabies still bring.
I loved thee for thy songsters sweet
That willing winds attune-
For the kisses of thy zephyrs
And the roses of thy June;
For the lilies and the lilacs
OF thy languid summer days,
And the lambert red of ripeness
On thy purple Autumn haze;
For laughing babes who left thy skies
And came with us to dwell,
love thee, yes, l love thee.
And now. old man, farewell.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-01-03

North Dakota Capital: The Fargo Argus
and other papers that are publishing Mr..
Johnson's letters and encouraging bin to
write more are interested in laying him on
the shelf, and they are doing it e%ffectually.
What MI. johnson most needs is a friend
at his elbow who will advise him to stop
writing letters for publication.