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Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-08-15

OF Mr.. G. A. Harstad of Trail county,
nominee for commissioner of agriculture
on the democratic ticket, the Hillsboro
Banner says: "Mr. Harstad is the only
nominee on the ticket hailing from Trail
county, and he not a democrat and will
undoubtedly decline the nomination ten
dered him by the convention. MI. Har-
stad was elected a delegate to the repub-
lican county convention Of July 26th
from Norway township and acted as
such" -. '-..
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-08-15

Mr.. SEBR1NG, late president of the
North Dakota Republican league, has
just returned from a tour of the south on
census business. He spent some time in
New Orleans and other points in Louis
lana, and says the people will vote over
whelmingly in favor of the lottery and
an extension of the charter. Still the
Grand Forks Herald and the Fargo Re.
publican continue to harp about the lot
terry in North Dakota-as if it was an
issue. Give us a rest.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-08-15
WESTERN SENATOR'S AND THE
TARIFF,

The New York Tribune is inclined to
criticise the position of western senators
on the tariff bill, and says they
are frequently absent from roll calls. In
other words, they are not voting-and do
not propose to so far ~misrepresent
their constituents as to be "whipped into
line to vote in favor of increased tariff.
They are not voting simply to please the
high protective manufacturers of the
east. The New York Tribune and other
untra-protective papers of the east may
as we'll understand now as later, that the
prevailing sentiment in the agricultural
west, regardless of party, are is favor of
a radical reduction in tariff. and that
unless a republican congress affords that
relief which the farmers of the west de-
mand, the success of the republican
ticket in many districts next year will
be endangered. The Philadelphia Press
recently contained the following signifi-
cant editorial:
Although The question of rates in a
VI bll IL pultiN IL DuSllcSS question:,
there is scarcely Il break in the party lines
in the senate when votes are taken. If
the rates reported had been inspired they
could not be treated with more respect BY
the republicans, and the democrats are no
less under party domination in voting for
every proposed reduction. II it were other
wise, II the liking OF rates were made a
matter of reason. the debates tina occa-
sionally arise would be more spirited aud
entertaining than they are now, when
every speaker knows that, no matter what
he may say, a party vote will follow.
Herein lies the trouble. The tariff is
something that affects the material inter-
ests of the country, and a fair imposition
of duties is of much more Importance to
the people than the success of party.
The republicans of the west still have
faith in the ability of their party to han
die this question, but they are becoming
more and more restless every day. They
don't like the attitude of the eastern
leaders on this question. They are in
favor Of the reciprocity idea of Secretary
Blaine as modified by the proposed
amendment of Senator Pierce. Let
every amendment to the tariff bill stand
upon its merits. It is doubtful if a
"strict party vote" on all these amend
ments will ever result in a satisfactory
tariff measure. It is a business PROPOSE
tion-an adjustment of the business re-
~lations, vital in its effect upon many in
dustries. The northwestern republicans
in congress will have conceded nothing
to the democrats if, in the discussion of
the tariff, they voice the sentiments of
their agricultural constituency and then
vote as they talk. Let us have less of
the "whipping in" on the tariff, and a
more perfect and beneficial law will be
the result.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-08-15
HOW THE COUNTRY LOOKS.

In passing through the county
the close observer quickly discovers
the difference in the condition of
the farms of those who live upon and
work their own farms, and those who
come and go with the seasons. The
actual resident is bent on making perma-
nent and convenient improvements about
the house, barn and grounds surround
ing the home. He gives more at
tention to the details of house.
hold affairs and gardening, while the
"come and go" farmer makes a hasty,
imperfect effort to seed the farm and
rush the crop off, then packs the tools
and machinery carelessly and skips. He
does not try to make the farm inviting
or try to place around it the proper safe
guards against fire and storms. This
work is left to the actual residents.
Residents in every town in the county
could be mentioned whose farms are
conspicuous for the orderly and con-
venient manner of their grain fields, pas
ture fences, trees, barns and residences.
The TRIBUNE does not refer to
those who had capital to begin with
and to go ahead with improve
ments. for in many cases it will be
ound that the claimants first house and
barn we're of logs or sods. Farmers have
steadily added to and greatly improved
the farms; in fact many of the most in
viting homes in the county sprung from
the log house and sod shack. The value
of all farm property has been enhanced
by the class of settlers who with or with
out capital have resided upon and beauti-
fed their homes and exercised good taste
and judgment in laying out and improv-
ing their land. To these classes belong
the credit of maintaining all the value
agricultural land has at this time. So
far as values go it would have been bet
ter for the county if many farms that
could be pointed out had never been
opened. The virgin sod and native grass
would have been more valuable and GER
tainly mo picturesque.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-08-15

EDITOR WARNoCK says: The republi-
can state ticket is a strong one, not only
because it ie the republican ticket in a
republican state, but for the additional
reason that the men selected for the
various respective positions are men of
unimpeachable character for personal in
tegrity and are thoroughly qualified in
every respect for the efficient discharge
of the duties of the offices to which they
have, been respectivelysnamed. There were
no surprises nor dark horse" accidents
in the nominations, and consequently
there is no such question asked by the
people as, Who is so and so? The
main contest, and the one which over
Swallowed all others, was congressman,
and as that nomination was disposed of
first, upon the merits of the men aspiring
to it, merits of the men ruled in all the
other nominations down to the bottom of
the ticket. There are no valid grievances,
personal r factional, and no soreness
that will enlist or is entitled to any SYM
pathy outside of the family circle of the
afflicted. If there is a republican in the
state who will not support the entire
ticket he will have to seek the reason
for it in his own factious and obstinate
spirit, and such reason will not influence
anyone else. The only question as to
the result at the election is the extent of
the majority that will be given the ticket.
Last year the republican majority ranged
from 10000 to $4,000, with the happy out
come of this convention the majority can
be raised 10000.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-08-15

IT seems the democratic state conven-
ton paid no attention to either the laws
or the constitution. Notwithstanding
the proxy law there were counties repre-
sented by residents of other counties;
and then there was a lady nominated for
superintendent of public lnstruction-in-
eligible under the constitution to serve.
But then the democrats did as well as
they could under the circumstances. The
men nominated are good citizens. and
worthy Of their party's support.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-08-15
SIC 1ATOR PIERCE ON THE TARIFF.

Sc FIEIfCE ON The TARIFF.
The trend of public sentiment on the
tariff question in the western states is
plainly Indicated by the resolutions of
the various state and legislative conven-
tions during the past month. Never
have the leaders of the republican party
been so restless and distrustful as since
the passage of the Mckinley bill in the
house and the action of the senate is now
being watched with increased anxiety
and interest. The fact cannot be denied
that the republicans of the agricultural
West desire a reduction of the tariff to
the lowest point not inconsistent with
the spirit of protection, and they believe
that the business and material interests
of the country demand a more intelli-
gent handling of the tariff question than
the "whipping into line" of the members
of either party upon every proposition
that may be demanded by jealous lead
ers-democrats or republicans. The
Mckinley bill as it went to the senate,
did not represent the true sentiment of
the West or Northwest, and it is with no
small degree Of satisfaction and relief
that the producing classes of this section
comprising four-fifths of the republic
can party-look upon the exertions put
forth by their representative in the
higher branch of congress to modify tine
tariff bill in accordance with their
desires.
The wise craftsmanship of Hon. James
G. Blaine was W more marked than
in his recent reciprocity suggestions
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-08-15
ORIGINAL

The president has signed the original
package bill and now the prohibition law
of North Dakota may be said to be in
full force. The text of the law is as follows:
That all f%ermented, distilled or other in
toxicating liquors or liquids transported
into any state or territory, or remaining
therein for use, consumptiOn, sale or stor-
age therein shall, upon arrival in such
state or territory, be subject to the opera
ton and effect Of the laws OF such state or
territory, enacted in the exercise Of its
police powers, to the same extent and in
the same as though such LIQUIDS or
or liquors had been produced in such state
or territory and shall not be exempt there
from by reason of beingSintroduced therein
in original packages or otherwise.
In%speaking of the law the Grand Forks
Plainder says:
The measure is not satisfactory to the
distillers or brewers of the country. They
argue thai it is a restraint upon trade and
forbids direct shipments i'll any way.
legal lore is not we'll defined. 1t is uncer-
tain and obscure, and its legal effect will
be determined by ~jurists, in accordance
with their general views Of the LIQUOR
traffic.
AS to the constitutional right of congress
u pass IlllS measure, various Opinions pre-
vail. 1t has received the sanction Of Sena-
tor Edmunds, but whether from expedi-
ency or principal he does net state.
Constitutional lawyers in congress diff
fer as to the legality, but beyond the en-
dOrsement of a vote for or against the
measure they have not declared their
views.
THE Philadelphia Press. on this phase of
the question, says:
"The fallacy of the idea that congress
can give consent to the states to prohibit
transportation of wines or liquors or any
other legitimate articles of trade will soon
be made manifest. Congress can confer
no power on the states; it is the states
which give power on congress. The origi-
n~aipackage case rests on the constitution.
Congress cannot repeal the constitution or
neutrality-suspicious. from it's effect. 1t NAV
be said that the bill which passed the
house is harmless, but it Is also ineffective.
1t requires no act of congress to provide
that whenever any article of commerce is
Imported into any state or territory from
any other state, territory or foreign nation,
and there held or offered for sale, the same
will be subject to the laws of such state,
No court has ever suggested anything else,
assuming that such laws are in accor-
dance with the constitution of the Uni
ted States. II they are not, the consent of
congress cannot validate them. II an act
OF this kind shall be finally passed by con
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-08-15

policy that would result in the extension
of the markets of the United States by
opening up the South and Central Amer
lean countries to the products of Amer
lean industry. Although he has antag-
onized the McKinley-Reed faction by his
recent bold declaration on the tariff bill,
Secretary Blaine has nevertheless struck
a popular chord, whose vibrations in
tenslfy as the closing day of congress ap-
proaches.
1t is also pleasing to note in this CON
nection the prominent stand taken by
North Dakota's new senator, Mr.. Pierce,
on this question. His amendment to the
tariff bill, while not differing materially
from the ideas of Mr.. Blaine. is likely to
prove acceptable to the administration
and be adopted as a compromise meas
ure by the more radical wing Of the re-
publican party as represented by Speak
or Reed and Mr.. Mckinley. In fact, it
is said-and his intimacy with the presi-
dent seems to justify the rumor-that
Senator Pierce's amendment was not
presented without personal consultation
and a general understanding with
Mr.. Harrison on the subject. The
presidents recent consultation with Mr..
Blaine on this subject, and the reported
cordial acceptance by the latter of Sena-
tor Pierce's amendment, places Mr..
Pierce foremost among the republican
senators and if successful in having his
amendment adopted he will have served
the best interests of a constituency not
restricted to the boundaries of his own
state simply, but comprising the whole
Vast
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-08-15

HE Fargo Argus seconds the sugges-
zion of Major Calkins-formerly con
gresham from Indiana, but now a resi-
dent of the new state of Washington
for assistant postmaster-general. If the
TRIBUNE has the sentiment of the people
of Washington sized up right Calkins
will go to the U. S. senate from the
Puget Sound state. He is immensely
popular out there.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-08-15

CH1cAGo's absorbing capacity is great.
Upwards of 10000 strangers we're in the
city the other day on the occasion of the
meeting of the Odd Fellows, and their
presence was hardly noticed. Chicago is
all right for the Worlds Fair. She can
take care of a greater number than any
other city in the world.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-08-15

The ceusus superintendent has made a
very prompt report Of the debt of the
United States and of the several states
in 1880 and 1890-a statement that af-
fords a good evidence Of the general
prosperity Of the country. The total
bonded and floating debt Of the United
States and the several states in 1880, less
cash and funds on hand, was $2.127,O17,-
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-08-15

The Grand Forks Plaindealer says:
Harvest is in full blast in the valley, and
while early expectations are not being
realized on account Of the hot winds and
continued warm weather, which has pre-
maturely ripened early sown grain, yet
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-08-15

To BE a qualified office-holder in North
Dakota under the constitution a person
must be a qualified ~elector. The demo-
cratic convention, in selecting a lady can
didate for superintendent of schools,
probably overlooked this fact.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-08-15

CAss coUNTY's democratic convention
nominated Duncan McLaren for sheriff,
Z. J. Wilder for register Of deeds, s. B.
Bartlett for district attorney, and John
VansNuda for county commissioner.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-08-15

JOHN BOYLE O'RE1ELY, poet and ed
itor, Ireland's devoted and untiring
died suddenly at his summer
home near Nantasket Beach, Mass, Sun
day morning. He took chloral to induce
and administered an overdose.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-08-15
The Chicago Tribune offered prizes tc

IHE Chicago Tribune offered prizes to
guessers on Chicago's population
guesses received prior to June IA. The
first prize has been awarded to Miss
Julia K. Olmstead of Aberdeen, South
Dakota, who guessed 1,098,546 or within
30 of the actual population as officially
returned by Superintendent Porter. The
Tribune registered l23,463 guesses, the
smallest being 585, 126 and the largest
1,998,347.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-08-15

CAPT. MCCORMACK denies the report
that he was shabbily treated by the dem
ocrats at Grand Forks. He says he was
offered gubernatorial and congressional
honors-but he didn't want 'em. Other
democrats say there was a "string" to
both offers.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-08-15

SENATOR PIERCE will return to Wash
ington to-day. He has several important
measures pending of great interest to
North DAKOTA, and his presence at the
capital is imperative. His flying trip to
Bismarck was in answer to telegraphic
summons from a sick wife, who is now
out of danger. ,
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-08-15

The democratic ticket nominated at
Grand Forks has some elements of
strength-Mr Benton, the congressional
nominee, being an excellent talker and
general campaigner. It is not known at
this time how many democrats nomi-
mated will accept, but Capt. Baker, of
Bismarck, nominated for treasurer, has
already declined with thanks.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-08-15

FIRST Assistant Postmaster General
Clarkson has resigned, his resignation to
take effect September LIST. Major CAL
kins Of Tacoma, Wash, is spoken of for
his successor.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-08-15

The report that the recent package of
$500 sent to the conscience fund" at
Washington came from Editor Jordan of
Fargo has not yet been confirmed or adj
mitted by that gentleman. His anti
lottery friends fear that in charging lot
terry stains on some of the candidates he
is throwing sand in their eyes.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-08-15

Iowa democrats have nominated their
state ticket with w. H. Chamberlain for
governor, and are also sounding the TOM
tom for Cleveland and Boles for 1892;
high license, tariff for revenue only and
against the proposed Federal election
hill
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-08-15
The $is,marek Trihmme.
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The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-04-12
THE PEGU JAR TRAP.
Why the Burmese Are So Successful /
Catching Rats.

Why the Burmese Are So Successful in
Catching Rats.
Rats may readily be induced to jump
or drop into any receptacle, especially
as it affords them adequate concealment,
and they do this without one lingering
| suspicion of their inability to reach the
only existing outlet when the time for
retreat approaches. Thus traps on this
principle may readily be designed, and
are obviously preferable to our rat-traps
where the vermin are numerous. This
method was thus explained by our cor
respondent, who spoke of the trap as
being ''most successfully used in Bur-
nah, where the rats are a perfect pest.
This jar trap was set for three nights.
On the first occasion | saw seventy-two
rats turned out. On the second night
only nine rats were caught, and on the
third night not one was caught. The
trap was then put away for some
weeks, when it was again success
fully used, but ! am unable to say to
what extent it then succeeded. The
common Pegu jar used was about IL
Or feet deep and IA or 10 inches broad,
and a hole was punched in the shoulder
just large enough for a rat to enter
There was about six or seven inches of
paddy (rice in husk) in the jar, which
was then buried to within about eight
inches of the top. The mouth of the
jar was then closed with board and a
stone. A quantity of old timber joists
and straw were in the clubhouse, and no
end of rat-holes everywhere around.
81 incline to the opinion that my
blue-legged Burmah servant very 'judic-
iously' punched the hole with an old
nail and a hammer, for, though it was
by no means regular or quite round Gt
seemed at first sight too smalD, it just
admitted hungry rat. do not think
the rats, after they had eaten all the
grain, could have gotten through the
hole, they seemed so filed out; other
wise, with such a lot in the jar, some
could have go6 to the hole and pulled
through, ! imagine. A moving mass of
frightened, screaming rats is bad
taking Off for a jump, / admit, but an
old fellow now and then might have hit
the hole. | doubt if he could, however,
have got through" 1t is important,
however, in traps of this kind, to see
that the inside of the vessel is so
smooth as to afford no foothold for tho
rats, or they will readily escape by
climbing the sides. London Field