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, 1890-02-11

COUNTY SURVEYOR JONES brings in
news that forty-one head Of cattle owned
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-10-31

and the continued battle through un-
counted generations has reduced them to
the size OF dwarfs. In fact the colony is
slowly growing smaller, and will probably
disappear within another century. The
world at large knows something of these
strange people through the visits of two
ethnologistS who managed to reach the ice
bound coast, and afterward published their
discoveries, but it has been reserved for
one of the A~ngmagsaliks to tell the story of
her kinsmen in detail.
Seventeen years ago some lcelandic sailors
were wrecked at A~ngmagsalik and given
kindly reception. After recuperating they
decided to make an attempt to reach home
overland and by means of the ocean ice
foes. They urged their hosts to leave the
desolate valley and accompany them. One
only resolved to essay the venture. He
got together his wife, his two sons, his
daughter, his dogs and sleds, and started
with the sailor strangers. After terrible
sufferings the band succeeded in reaching
Iceland, but the climate of thai bleak
island proved too mild for the Greenland
exile and his family, and all died save the
girl, who was then Is years of age. She
was adopted by some charitable people,
who educated her, gave her the name of
Olof krarer, and took her with them when
they emigrated to Manitoba.
Miss Krarer recently lectured before a
church society at Chicago on the subject
of her native land, and created a genuine
surprise. She is 40 inches tall and weighs
14O pounds. Her English is excellent with
one exception-she cannot utter the SSH
sound. According to her account the
Angmagsalik women have Il monotonous
sort of a life. No sweeping, cooking, DUST
ing or washing is done. The unvarying
diet is frozen raw meat or fish. The peo-
pie never wash, but sometimes grease
themselves with whale oil. Winter ia
spent in turf and stone huts, and the sum-
mer in tents. Religion and law are un-
known, but there exists Il sort of commun-
ism born of the eXigencies ofthe situation.
When Miss Krarer reached Iceland in 1873
she was given a cake of soap, which she
promptly ate. 1t was some time before
she could be induced to indulge in a bath,
as she regarded the use of water for wash
ing purposes a shameful waste of a pre-
cious fluid. At Angmagsalik water is Sc
cured by melting snow.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-10-31
it wise to return until the excitement had
died out, but that he is prepared to show
that it is a put up job on him.
The Ladies' Historical Society.

NS NAS
The members of the Ladies' Historical
Society of Bismarck and North Dakota"
have taken steps to secure the %incorpora-
ton of their society under the laws of the
state. This organization, which was
formed in Bismarck one year ago, has for
its object, as stated in their constitution,
"the promotion of friendship and good will
among the early settlers of Bismarck and
North Dakota, and to preserve the records
and relics pertaining to the early settle
ment of the city and territory in correct
and permare 1T FORM TIE old settlers are
taking much interest in the society, and
will aid the society. Miss Rosalind Slaugh-
ter is compiling a brief and correct history
of the original "Old timers.
The object of The society is a commend
able one. Bismarck and North Dakota W
much to the old pioneers who settled the
territory, and who endured many hard
ships n privations in the early days.
True, their work has been little appreci-
ated, and later corners have reaped the
benefits and won the rewards that should
have been theirs. But now that their ranks
have been thinnedb by death and removals,
those who are left are drawn more closely
together in the bonds OF a friendship
formed mid common privatiOnS md eX-
periences. Good will and kindly feelings,
stirred by memories of the olden times, are
| uppermost in the thoughts of the pioneers
who daily meet with kindly greetings on
our streets. "God bless the old timers"
Dakota owes much to their unselfsh work
and accomplishing fOrtitude.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-10-31
PROPOSALS FOR CITY BONDS
CITY IREAsUnER's OFFICE, !
Bismarck. N, D.. Sentamher 25. 1SQO. {

CITY (REASUnER's OFFICE,
Bismarck, N. D., september 25. 1890. {
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned,
the city treasurer of the city of Bismarck in the
state of North Dakota. under the requirements
and provisions of an ordinance of the said city
adopted by the city council May 7, 1890. and ap-
proved by the mayor of said city on that day,
will until noon of the 18th day of October, 1890,
receive sealed proposals for the purchase of
bonds of said city of Bismarck, to be issued in
accordance with law by said city under date of
the LIST day of July, 1890, in an amount not to ex-
coed %forty-one thousand Q1,0O0) dollars in de-
nominations of one thousand dollars each, bear
ing interest at the rate of 5R per cent. per an
mum, payable semi-annually at such place in the
United States as the purchaser of said bonds may
elect.
All bids which may be received will be opened
by the undersigned at his office on the 25th day
of October, 1850. at noon Of that day in the pres
ence of the mayor and city clerk and such bid
ders as may choose to be present.
Blanks upon which the bonds shall be exc
cuted shall be furnished by the purchaser of the
bonds.
Bonds will not be sold at less than par value
and the right to reject any and all bids received
is reserved.
Persons desiring further information will re-
ceive the same upon application to the under
signed.
(Signed) THOMAS J. FLAvIN,
City Treasurer.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-10-31
A Quiet Year at vesuvius.

A recent report made by the British con-
sui at Naples states that during the year
1889 Mount Vesuvius continued in a mod
crate state of eruption. The only fact
worthy of notice concerns the phenomena
which occurred toward the beginning of
the month of May. With the materials
elected by the usual explosions a cone had
been formed at the summit of the mount
ain of about $50 meters high (450 feet) from
it's base. This cone gave way partially at
first and afterward entirely fell in, leaving
in its place crater of more than 100 meters
wide (300feet) This happened at the same
time as a flow of lava on one side took a di.
rection toward the northeast, and, as is
frequently the case with lava, it continued
to flow at intervals up to the end of Sep
TENDER, never surprising the limits of the
base of the large Vesuvian one Mean
while the crater was more active, and
throwing out numberless incandescent pro.
~jectiles began to form a new cone, which
reached the height of the previous one.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-10-31
w. G. T, u. Election.

At a meeting Of the Bismarck union held
in the reading room at w. C. r. U. head
quarters Thursday, October 23d, the fol.
lowing officers were elected: President,
Mrs. Rev. Geo. Kline; vice-presidents, Mrs.
Linda W. Slaughter, Mrs. A. d. Gray, Mrs.
j. c. Boyd, Mrs. WIS. DeGraff, Mrs. W.. B.
Watson; recording secretary, Mrs. E. II.
Wilson; corresponding secretary, Mrs. E.
Payne; board of directors for reading room,
Mrs. Linda W. Slaughter, Mrs. j. 9. BOYD,
Mrs. E.. Van HOuten: librarian, Miss Jessie
Slaughter. Miss Lulu Craven was elected
recording secretary pro TEN to serve until
the return of Mrs. Wilson.
1t was voted to keep the reading room
open during the winter as headquarters
for the state department of charitable
work.
Six new members joined the society and
five applications for membership were re-
ceived from the country.
The following resolution was unani-
mously adopted:
Resolved, that the thanks OF the Bis
marck union are due to the Hon. Alex.
Mckenzie for his generosity in donating
the ground rent of the lot upon which is
located the w. G. Il. U. HEADQUARTERS build
ing, free to the society.
A vote OF thanks was given to Mrs. Capt.
Braithwaite for donations OF clothing for
the poor. Mrs. Wenla Asplund of Slaugh-
ter, and Miss Tanning of Long Lake, were
appointed superintendent of charity for
their respective districts, and the meeting
adjourned.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-10-31
Bismarck as n Cattle Market.

Agent Davidson informs the TRIBUNE
that he has received orders for eighteen
Street stable cars, to be at this point by
November 1st. This will be one of the
largest shipments OF live stock ever made
from Bismarck, and it is evidence that the
farmers OF Burleigh county are producing
a surplus of cattle. 1t will not be many
years before Bismarck will be one of the
cattle shipping points on the Northern Pa.
cifc road. The ranges north and south
are all tributary, and the city will always
be the metropolis for the stockmen and
farmers by reason of its superior banking
facilities. With the advent of new rail-
roads the rates of transportation will also
be an inducement to bring the surplus of
the slope to the capital city's markets.
Only a few years since the butchers were
compelled to import beef to supply the
retail market, but the order for cars shows
that the farmers have discovered that "all
wheat" is not a paying crop, and are going
into stock.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-10-31
First publication October s, $780,
Sherif7s Sale.

cution to me directed and now in my hands,
issued in pursuance of a judgment of the district
court in and for the county Of Burleigh in favor
Stewart, defendant, for the sum Of S4i6.2O and
dated September %, 1890, l have levied upon the
north half of the northeast quarter nv ne4) of
section Is. township 139, range so, and lot 7, in
marck, both of said tracts of land being in Bur
leigh county, n. D., and that l will sell the same
to the highest bidder for cash, to satisfy said ex-
the court house in the county of Burleigh, N. D.,
on the 9Th day, of November, 1890, at 10 O'Clock
a, IN. of said day as prescribed by law for the
to redemption within one year from date of sale.
FRANK DONNELLY,
Sheriff of Burleigh County, N. D.
GEO. w. NEWTON, Attorney for Plaintiff.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-10-31
"Lawyer" Brown of Mandan.

F. D. Brown, a smooth-talking individu-
MI. Brown is also we'll and unfavorably
known in Bismarck, where he had often
come to enjoy a brief season of cornwall
ity with friends. 1t is believed he owed
small bills to several persons here. When
MI. Brown came over he invariably regis
tered his name at the hotels as "attorney
at law, Mnadan," and when engaged in
conversation with anyone he always took
great pains to impress upon the mind of
est legal lights in the profession. Some
time ago Mr.. Brown went into the coal
business at Mandan on a plan similar to
that of the Northwest grain and fuel COM
pany Of this city.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-10-31
A Narrow Escape

The usual throng congregated on the
depot platform Monday even .ng came very
near witnessing a climax to the many mar
row escapes of passengers from being
crushed beneath the wheels. A stranger
supposed to be under the influence of
mountain dew alighted from the train to
replenish his supply of liquid hilarity and
was out of range when the cars started in
motion again. But this did not daunt him
the least: He felt perfectly at peace with
mankind and leisurely approached the
train which was rapidly gaining speed.
Tie made a pass for Il car, missed it and
fell headlong beneath the platform. Sew
eral men rushed to his rescue, expecting
TO- pick up a mangled body and II
of them slipped and narrowly escaped the
wheels himself. Sam Trenary succeeded
IN yanking the man out uninjured, but
aWfully scared and San had his hands full
to prevent him from again attempting to
jump on. The stranger thus has to wait
for the next traiu.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-10-31
The Institute,

The teachers institute closed Friday
after a very successful session. There was
a good attendance of teachers and much
interest manifested in the proceedings. At
the close of the institute the following res
o%lutions were passed:
ResolUed, That this institute, feeling a
deep sense of. the loss, both to the cause of
education and the individual teacher. in
the death of our beloved state superintend-
ent, Judge Mitchell, expresses its sorrow
thereat.
RESOLVED. That approaching the high
character and inestimable value of Prof.
Kennedy's work, his candor and kindness
in considering all questions before the in
stitute, we tender him our sincere thanks.
RESOLVED, That we offer our sincere
thanks to State Superintendent Clapp,
Prof. John Ogden, Mr.. Cathro and Superin-
tendent Perkins for their valuable assist
ance in our institute work.
RcsOtDcd, That we express our enjoy
ment OF the receptions given to us.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-10-31

MRS. JANE ROSE
dent Cleveland, who gave her $50. In a re.
cent interview Mrs. Roberts said that the
hospital plan was the fondest hope of her
life, and one which she hoped to realize.
II am" she remarked, mo longer young,
being SO years of age, and my life has been
a very busy one. I have crossed the ocean
Twenty-Five times. 1t is my desire to cross
two times more-once more to England
and Africa and one return trip to America
and then to be carried back to the land
of my adoption to be buried. America is
not large enough to hold this poor, weak
body of mine. I was born in this country,
tits true, but Africa, the land of my fore.
fathers, has become very dear to me, and I
do lot believe that l could sleep through
all the long years to come anywhere as
we'll as there"
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-10-31
First publication Sept. 26. 1897
Notice of Homestead Final Proof.
LAND OFFICE AT BISMARCK. N. d.

A OFFICE AT BISMARCK, N. d.
Sept. 20, 1880.
~ named settler has filed noticeof his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before the register
and receiver of the land office at Bismarck. N.
D.. on November 8 1890. viz:
JOHN JOHNSON,
For the SWA of section 2, township III north,
range 80 west.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation of
said land, viz:
John Larson, Alfred A.. Ramstrom, August
Swanson. Peter Anderson, all of Conger, N. D.
L. s. NEAL.
Register.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-10-31
AN ACTIVE OLD WOMAN.

Although Nearly Seventy Years ofaaAge
She Undertakes IL Noble Mission.
Mrs. Jane Rose Roberts, widow of the
late ex-President Roberts of Liberia, is at
present sojourning in New York city. The
object of her visit is to raise funds for the
establishment of a hospital near Monrovia
for the sick and MANNED of all nations.
She has donated land for the site, selecting
n portion of her farm at Cape Mensurado,
which is loftily situated and overlooks the
harbor. So far she has collected nearly
$1,000. Her first subscriber was ex-Presi-
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-10-31
Cahall Hasn't Withdrawn.

The report having been circulated that l
had withdrawn from the race for commits
sioner or had withdrawn in favor of some
one else, I desire to say that all such
charges are false. 1 I'm in the race to win,
and if elected, l promise my best efforts to-
wards an honest and economical admins
tration of the county's affairs.
w r.. GAuAIr.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-10-31
First Publication October "a, 1890.
Notice Of Homestead Final Proof

LAND OFFICE AT BISMARCK, N. d.
October 10, 1890.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention to
make hnal proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before the register
and receiver at Bismarck, N. d., on December 5,
1890, viz:
JOHN BAKE,
for the nwA section 20, township 1877 north,
range 70 west fifth p. NJ.
he names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cult walton of
SAID land, viz:
Amos Robidou, William Robidou, Henry
Casper and Sol. Sunderland, all of Bismarck,
Nd. E. s. NEAL,
Register.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-10-31
Auction Sale.

NOTICE is hereby given that the following de-
~ scribed personal property of J. f.. Mesick
will be sold at puclic auction to the highest bid
der. on the promises, viz: sw u sec. 81, twp. 1888
n, of range rs W., on
November 6, 1890, at 1 o'clock p. NJ,
namely: l black horse, l pair of mares. 1 S-year-
old FLY, l 2-year:old 6lly, 1 1-year-old ffly, /
colt, 8 cows, five having calves; II 3-yesr-old
heifers. ten having calves; 5 2-year-old heifers,
steers, S yea1ling heifers, go tons of hay, / two
horse wagon. 1 three-horse sulky pillow, 1 two
horse walking plow, 1 cultivator, 1 Acme harrow,
pair, bob-sleds. shovel, forks, ETC.; household
goode consisting of dishes, 1 ash bedstead, feath-
er ped, kerosene stove, books, picture g, etc.
cent. interest. At least two bids to make a sale.
]. Il. MESICK
By F.. H. REGISTER, Agent.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-10-31
National Liquor Law Preferable.

Grand Forks P%laindealer: This original
package outbreak again shows that a ma
tional liquor law would be preferable to
the present high license, license and no
license system.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-10-31
A. DYING RACE OF DWARFS.

The Strange People Living in an Isolated
Greenland Valley.
In a wonderfully picturesque but sterile
and isolated spot on the east coast of Green
land are huddled together some 500 people
whose origin is obscure, and who nave al
most no communication with the outside
world. Their place of residence is called
A~ngmagsalik, and they are believed to be
descendants of colonists located at that
place in 9S6 by Eric the Red. What
ever their origin they at least have no ra
cial peculiarities to identify them with the
EsquimauX. They look like Danes. Their
lives are one long struggle for existence.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-10-31
Professor Ogden's Lecture.
from SATURDAYS Daily

Prof. John Ogden, the republican nomi-
nee for state superintendent of public in
struction, appeared before an appreciative
audience at the Methodist church last even
ing in a lecture entitled Remembrance of
War Prisons" The lecture was preceded
by a selection of songs nicely rendered by
the Sunday school children. 1t is seldom
a candidate for public Office wanders from
his theme of the tariff and other live issues
Of the day to subjects that have no connec.
ton whatever with his candidacy, there
fore The professors talk was novel as we'll
as entertaining. His audience was large
and appreciative. Mr.. Ogden related many
pathetic and amusing incidents which oc-
Cured under his immediate supervision
while languishing Il prisoner in the foul
pens down south during the war. Some of
the tales related, of the treatment and fare
received by the prisoners, we're horrible
and revolving in the extreme. The profess
sor is a fluent talker and kept his audience
in wrapt attention throughout the lecture.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-10-31
Remembered by His Old Regiment

~S ON~
Colonel Thompson received the follow
ing letter from the captain Of his old regi-
ment which explains itself:
TROOP 3, SEVENTH CAVALRY,
FIT. RILEY. kAs., Oct. Is, $780,
Col. VIM. Thompson, o. 8. A.:
SIR: We, the undersigned, members of
your old troop, unite in asking you to sit
for a photograph of yourself, as neal life
frame and hang it in your old troop quar-
tiers. 1t is hardly necessary for us to say
how proud we will be of it., and that any
and all expense will be betrayed by us, on
notification of the amount. With many
congratulations on your 77th birthday and
hearty good wishes for many more, we re-
main, very respectfully,
(Signed) CHAs. A. VARNUM,
Captain troop B, 9TH cavalry, and members
of the entire company.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-12-24
UNNECESSARY WORRY.
Distress of the Republicans Over imagin
ary nifficultieg.

Distress of the Republicans Over Imagin-
airy Difficulties.
The Republican papers manifest the
most touching solicitude lest ''their
friends, the enemy" shall act unwisely
in the organization of the next Con-
gress and in the measures it shall pro-
pose. They turn away from their own
griefs, and, perhaps, hope to mitigate
them in picturing coming fellowship in
misfortune. The selection of the sue
cessor of Speaker Reed is prominent
source OF uneasiness to them. At times
they see 1.-THE Confederacy in the sad
dle;" again mbination of the South
and West against the East, and
embarrassment growing out of the
assumed Presidential aspirations of
certain prominent Democrats. If
the diversion of their minds in this
direction affords any relief. there
should be too much humane spirit and
cheerfulness over the situation among
the elements that have aided in the
chastisement of the politically maynard,
to desire to interrupt these Republican
efforts. Still, there need be little men
tai fatigue induced by rapid movement,
as it is whole year before the Demo
cratic House will meet, and the natural
processes of evolution may alleviate
their stress in that time. The Demo-
Gratis will have excellent material to
select from, and the man they put in
place OF Reed may not weara sash, but
he will be gentleman and humane
man. He will not oppress the little
iesk tuat survives the food He NAV
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1890-12-24
ANOTHER TALE OF WOE.

[ little tariff bill once grew
Listen to my tale Of woel
little bill Of the chosen few,
Mckinley, Reed and Mr.. Q.
1t grew, it grew!
Listen to my tale OF woo
The grand old'' party passed it through
Listen to my tale of woe!
That little bill dawned on the view
OF the elephant and monopoly, too,
Them two, them twOl
Listen to my tale OF woe!
Chorus
Hard trials for them two!
Monopoly and his animal true,
And the tariff for the few,
That grew, that grew,
Listen to my tale OF woe!
Now, all for the bill their votes they threw,
Listen to my tale Of wcel
Out from the poor mans pockets flew
The dollars OF precious golden hue
Poor Mex, poor old O.!
Listen to my tale OF woe!
So the bill was swallowed with scarce chew
Listen to my tale Of woe!
And then the trouble began to brew
A trouble Jim Blaine could not subduc
Too truel Too true.
Listen to my tale OF woel
lizard trials etc.
Under the snow where the ballots flew.
Listen to my tale Of woe
They planted the grand o.dn party who
To great political trades was true,
hoo! Boo-hco!
Listen to my tale of woe!
But what of the bill that was passed through
Listen to my tale OF woe!
Lined with the gold Of 70 chosen few!
All WE'LL It's mission on earth is through
Listen to my tale OF woe!
Boston Herald.