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Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-04-04
The Round Dance,

Rev. Sam. Jones characterizes the round
dance as more vulgar than anything he ever
said in his sermons. This is pretty hard
on the dance, but it recalls the milder opin-
ion Of eminent statesmen when the dance
called ground" was first introduced in
Washington society, in 1925. Josiah Quin-
cy in his Figures of the past" copies
from his journal which he kept at the
time, under date of February IL, 1925. a
brief description of a ball which he attend
ed on that night, given by "Johnsons' wife
of Louisiana" as she was "parodlzed" by
a poetic genius of the period, in which de-
scription occurs the following: "At the
public ball of which l have spoken I saw
the waltz introduced into society for the
Baron Stakelburg, who whirled through
its mazes with a huge pair of dragon
spurs bound to his heels. The danger of
interfering with the other dancers, which
seemed always imminent, was skillfully
avoided by the Baron, who received a MUIR
mur of appreciative applause as he lead
the criticism. 1.-THE question OF the de-
corum of this strange dance was distinctly
raised upon its first appearance, and it was
nearly twenty-five years later before re-
monstrances ceased to be heard. How far
the waltz, and its successors Of a similar
character, may be compatible with femin-
inc modesty, is a question which need not
here be discussed. 1t is sufficient to say
that, socially speaking, it has proved an
unmitigated nuisance. 1t has utterly
routed the intellectual element that was
once conspicuous even In fashionable gath
erings. 1t has not only given society over
to the young and inexperienced, but, by a
perverse process of unnatural selection, it
has pushed to the front by no means the
best specimens of these"
And now, sixty-four years later, a period
long enough for a soldier to be born, pro-
NOTED, breveted and retired in, the Rev.
Sam. Jones, 'still harping on my daughter"
with more force than elegance hurls an
athemas from the pulpit on the heads of
the rounders,-but the dance still goes
'round"-just like a lottery wheel.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-04-04
The Penitentiary Board.

Judge 81. A. Soliday, of Darlington, and
Editor Packard, OF Mandan, met with Mr..
Newton-the three being members of the
new penitentiary board Friday and
organized the board by electing Mr.. New
ton chairman.
MI. Newton has lived in Bismarck a
long time: has had an opportunity to OBJ
serve carefully the operations of this lnsti-
tuition, and is we'll qualified for the posi-
ton. No other business was transacted.
the new board. A meeting Of the full
board will be held in the neal future at
which will be decided the question of man
agement and general policy.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-04-04
Regarding Fort Lincoln,

A Washington special shows that Sena-
tor Pierce is doing all in his power to pre-
vent the abandonment of Fort Abraham
Lincoln, and it nov seems possible that
the troops at Yates will be transferred to
Lincoln and the post retained. II a mill
tary post is to be maintained in this sec.
tion-and there seems to be no question
about that-certainly it would be best for
the Indians and for the government to
abandon Yates and build up Lincoln. The
dispatch in question reads as follows:
Senator Pierce called upon the secretary
of war to-day, and was assured by that
gentleman that no further steps would be
taken at present looking to the abandon
ment Of Fort Abraham Lincoln in North
Dakota. The secretary will visit this post
on his western trip next summer and see
for himself as to the necessity Of abandon
ment. 1t is now proposed to transfer the
troops from Fort Yates to Lincoln, and it
is generally understood that they are not
needed at Yates.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-04-04
Roney and His Grip Sack.

Casselton Republican: Representative
Roney of Steele county, came in from Bis
marck Wednesday morning, and stopped
over in Casselton to get his trunk checked
for Hope. The trunk was nothing more
nor less than a wheat sack, and the way
the suspicious Roney guarded it, led the
b%ystanders to believe there was something
more than his old clothes in it. 1t couldn't
have been filled with Doodle, because
Roney was "again" boodlers-alleged-
from beginning to end. Probably carried
his extra clothing in the grain sack to
establish the fact that he was q farmer
member of the legislature, be gosh!
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-04-04
GRAND FORKS, N. D., March 26, 1890.
Foreman Reade Resigns.

The special meeting Of Pioneer Hose
Company Mol Saturday evening was for the
purpose of acting upon the resignation Of
Foreman Henry L. Reade. who intends to
leave the city soon. His resignation was
formally accepted by the members of the
hose company who manifested consider
able regret in parting with their popular
and efficient foreman. A beautiful certifi-
cate of membership was presented to him,
Of the recent fires in which Mr.. Reade par
ticipated and did valiant work. His sue
cessor will not be determined upon until
the next regular meeting'of the hose COM
panY. :. -. = ~ !. .t-N - -.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-04-04
The WOod-Flick Affair.

Chief Wood, having heard that a warrant
was issued for him, telegraphed to Sheriff
Donnelly Wednesday that he would come
to Bismarck whenever wanted. He came
in on Thursdays train, and mutual friends
deciding upon the proper course to pursue.
1t was an unfortunate affair, and as Mr..
Flick is still confined to his bed from in
juries received IN a senseless fracas caused
by idle gossip, it was thought best to post
pone action for the present. Mr.. Wood
was taken before Justice Tibballs and re-
leased on his own recognizance to appear
at the next term of court, April 18th.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-04-04
Major PoweIl's PEN.

When you think Of a military man, of an
officer in the regular army, you draw a
picture of one armed and uniformed, with
gold decorations and commanding scowl,
and all thought of the paths of peace or
the walks of the civilian are driven from
your mind. It,is therefore a great relief to
find an officer such as the gallant Major
Powell, the popular commanding officer at
Fort Lincoln, who is winning most envia-
BILE laurels in the field of literature. A val
liant soldier and a vigorous fighter, he is
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-04-04
Frisby Sque1ched the Sun.

Sample copies of st. Paul obscene litera
ture known as the SUNDAY Sum-" have
lately been literally circulated in Bis
marck. The papers were eagerly snapped
up by the rising young Americas, and not
a few Of the morally inclined older heads
looked into its pages for smere curiosity's
sake" The contents of this sheet became
80 outspoken and degrading in character
with each successive issue that Frank
Frisby-after reading the new law Rep
resentative Williams had enacted-became
alarmed and cut off the supply altogether
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-04-04
Slaughter Items.

Mr.. Ole Oleson and Mr.. Peter johnson
were up to WashDurn last week. They
say the roads are fine.
Parties travelling to Washburn from Bis
marck would do we'll to remember that the
Slaughter mail route is vastly better than
the mountainous river road.
The chinook is rapidly melting the
0 and the sleighing will soon be over.
If the warm weather keeps on the farmers
will soon start in with the spring work.
Thousands Of acres will be soWed this sea-
son around Slaughter.
Plenty Of snow has fallen the last two
weeks. ;gF% i a#Ze
Mr.. Morris G. Anderson had a farewell
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-04-04

publican party to touch elbows with the
men of the west. II they have claims,
with them. If they have grievances, re-
dress them. Meet them in this broad, lib
eral spirit and it will be in the future as in
the past. The farmers of the west, from
Kansas to North Dakota and from Michi-
gan to Montana and Washington will re-
main faithful to that great party whose
historic glory spans like all arch the en-
tire continent. LApplause.]
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-04-04
Reception to Senator Worst.

That Senator Worst made a splendid rec
ord in the senate chamber Of the late legis-
lative assembly, and is highly appreciated
by his Emmons county constituents, goes
without saying. The citizens of Williams.
port have arranged to give their senator a
public reception on Tuesday evening, April
9th. Messrs. II. D. Conner, II. A. Arm
strong and E. T. Herrick are the commit
tee on reception, which is a guarantee of
success in every particular. ii" 3
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-04-04

ball Friday last. He is going away this
spring but will return to his home at
Slaughter in the fall.
Mr.. Amund Thor made a short visit last
week.
Miss Agnes B. Anderson made a pleas
ant call the other day. She will probably
stay at her home in Slaughter for some
time. +.
Mr.. John Austrom resigned his office as
pOundmaster.
The school board Of Ecklund township
will hold a meeting at Chas. A. Swanson's
next Friday. About eight or ten months
Of school will be held this summer.
Slaughter has fine schools. Next summer
q new church will probably be built. t"f
Commissioner Ecklund intends to build
q new house on his valuable homestead in
the summer.
Rev. M. $. Spangberg, of Bismarck, was
here a couple of days this week and held
two meetings.
Our coal deposits are attracting much at
tention in the east. Our statesmen and
the public spirited men of Bismarck should
aid us in their development. We have the
coal in exhaustless veins, underlying a
country noted for fertility and the produc.
ton of grain, but it requires capital for its
fullldevelopment and transportation.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-04-04
Stevens

The following is Julius Stevens charac-
ter as revealed by %phrenology:
Your organization is average; you are
forcible and energetic in anything you I'M
average, and your ability to collect and re-
tain knowledge is seldom equalled; you are
non-secretive and very DESTROYS Of public
appreciation, along with little caution,
which causes you to speak what you think.
This is your worst failing, which you
should try to remedy by thinking more and
speaking less. Your moral organs are
fairly developed; your social organs are
rather weak and require culture. You
would. if properly trained, be a good law
yer. I am inclined to think you would
make as good a~justice as the average.
r. W, HARRIS.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-04-04
Notice.

To nominees for city offices in the city of
Bismarck, N. D.: @"i8 I
Prof. Harris wishes to state that he will.
make an examination Of any or all Of said
nominees, free of charge, and give a full.
written description Of their character, so.
that the people may vote intelligently in the
coming election. T. W. HARRIS,
''@ Practical P%hrenOlogist.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-04-04
The Newspaper Mans Rocky Road.

AS the TRIBUNE has had some such ex-
periences as set forth in the following clip
ping from the Emmons County Record, it
may be'well to publish Editor Streeter's
little pun without doing injury to Mr..
Colby, he never having had any business
relations with the TRIBUNE: "Why is a
race horse, that makes the fastest time
known, like w. P. Colby. of Bismarck and
elsewhere, who took this paper three years
without paying for it, and then had Post
Answer-Because he beats the Record"
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-04-04
Can't See Where the Charity Comes in.

u" y CAAC al Ol1c ILL.,
St. Paul Globe: Leaving the boom ques-
ton out of consideration, it is certainly diff
fcult for the person of average intellect to
discover just where the "charity" comes in,
in this seed wheat matter. The wheat, the
purchase price of which is to be guaran-
teed by the fund now being raised in Min.
neapOlis, will cost the farmers ST. per
bushel. 1t was purchased by the elevator
men for go cents a bushel, and is now sold
at a profit of 40 cents, less storage, handling
and interest. Payment for it will be secured
by a claim upon the crop, to the exclusion
owe He must pay for this wheat and let
every other creditor-the butcher, the
baker, the candlestick maker-whistle. A
North Dakota man said yesterday: at
looks a good deal like making the farmer
dishonest against his will" While it may
not be quite so bad as that, yet charity
seems to have little to do with it.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-04-04
The Charity Ball Money.

Senator Mccormack accounts for the
charity funds placed in his hands for dis
%tribution, as follows:
l have disposed of the proceeds of the
charity ball, given at Bismarck last month
for the benefit of the needy in North Da-
kota as follows.
2S sacks of -four shipped from James,
tow to New Rockford for needy Of
Wells and Eddy counties ......... $50 90
III sacks -four to Towner, McHenry Cos.
III " !" Minot, Ward county,
118 Rolla. Rolette county,
18 " " Cando, Towner county.
III " I" Bottineau, Bottineau co 40 20
$3.50 20
Very respectfully,
M. l.. MCCORMACK.
GRAND Forks, N. D., March 26, 1890.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-04-04
Favorably Impressed.

Steele Ozone: Judge winchester made
his first official visit to Steele Saturday, and
made a very favorable impression upon
those having business before the court. In
connection with clerk Of court Simpson he
completed the naturalization of ten for
eigners.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-04-04
The Dental Board.

Fargo Republican: The new state board
OF dental examiners met in DR.. s. J. Hill's
Office to-day, and effected an organization
by electing DR.. Hill president and DR.. Cloes
present at the meeting Drs. Hill of Fargo,
Cloes of jamestown, Johnson Of Grand
Forks, and Mcbride of Lisbon-Dr. DePuy
Of Bismarck, the other member of the
board, being absent.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-04-04
Brandt and Talbot Buy a Steamboat.

Druggist Brandt and Captain Talbot are
both Down in West Virginia somewhere.
They left Bismarck last week and now
comes the report that they have purchas e
a steamboat. The McKeesport, Pa, Times
says:
ut is announced at Wheeling that the
we'll known river steamer, the Abner
O'Neil, has been sold to Capt. Dick Talbot,
of Bismarck, N. D., and will be reitted
and put in the Bismarck and Fort Benton
trade, on the Missouri river. The boat
clerk, being interrogated regarding this
matter, says that he understood Brandt had
gone east to negotiate for a steamboat. 1t
is understood the boat is owned solely by
Brandt and Talbot, who lave equal shares.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-04-04
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Address NJ. A. DAUPHIN,
New Orleans, La
Washington, D. C.
Ply ordinary letter, containing MONEY ORDER
Issued by all Express Companies, New York E1-
change, Drafts or Postal Note. !.
az Address registered letters containing Cur
rency to II.
New Orleans National Bank,
New Orleans, La.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-04-04

"REMEMRER, that the payment of Prizes is
GUARANTEED BY FOUR NATIONAL BANKS
the President of an Institution, whose chartered
rights are recognized In the highest Courts;
therefore, beware OF all limitations or anonymous
schemes" -
ONE DOLLAR is the price of the smallest part
or fraction of q Ticket ISSUED BY Us in any
Drawing. Anything in our name offered for less
than q Dollar is q swindle. "..
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-04-04
FAMED FOR TWENTY YRS,
&9499
T&~%
commissioners

We the undersigned Banks and Bankers ,o;l
pay all prizes drdtcn in the Louisiana State Lot
teries Which mag be presented at our counters.
4; N; MALMSLEY, Pres. Louisiana Natl Bank.
A: BALDWIN, Pres. New Orleans NATL Bank.
CARL KOHN, Pres. Union National Bank. rs
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-04-04

An Act to- 4
Authorizinl
! cure Seed
Therein" I
Be it ENACTED
State Of M
SECTION
amended |
arising fro1
applied exI
the purcha
the count
the same; J
lone hundri
lifts equival|
nishedtO a
What in an
Y sary to pr
visions of
advantage
feed for I
I said seed
5Amay, in Il
n liver to su|
\ cure in an
Al as will, in
I. ties to p1
4 furnished
paid for s
| | Seed lien
Ill Unfinished
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-04-04
I Fl

~ Under
acts of
from time to-
approved by
laws. In thi
sires to ammo
the laws be
had for so si1
January 15t
Extra copie
printed SO I
complete FIJI
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-04-04
OF PRIZES
AGENTS WANTED.

.w :FoR CLUB RATES, or any further informa-
ton desired, write legibly to the undersigned,
clearly stating your residence, with State, Goun-
ty, Street and Number. More rapid return mail
delivery will be assured by your enclosing an
Envelope bearing your full address.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-04-04

to the music Of the union. ZAP
plause.1
: MI. President, this is a republican club.
1t may be presumptuous for one so new in
the councils of the party to offer a word of
advice, but inasmuch as I am here and on
my feet l venture to say a word or two on
that theme. =,
This club and organizations similar will
do well. if they charge the party with a
mission not yet fully performed If the
republican party is anything, it is q repre-
sentative of a newer and better and grand
er and more progressive civilization. If it
would live, it must not only wed itself in.
dlssolubly. to liberty, but to the substantial
and physical betterment of mankind. l
agree with Senator Bruce that education
may do much. Indeed, we can scarcely
magnify the Importance of education. But
it cannot do everything, and the saddest
spectacle on earth Is a man with the learn
ing fitted to q prince and the income of
a pauper. [Applause.] Liberty is an
empty phrase to the hungry and despair
lng.T Patriotism is a mockery to the mar
who sees his little effects slipping away
from him and finally confiscated and de-
strOyed. f5z ~ - =
We want, gentlemen Of the Michigan
club, practical legislation not only for the
west, but for the masses all over this land.
Inc few already are provided for. The
ideal republic Is a nation where misery is
at the minimum. No party can hope to
dissipate care, to dry all tears, to Danish
all ,W~retchedness. We cannot legislate
wealth to the sl0thful or comfort TO the
idle or Independence to the careless. But,
gentlemen, the republican party gained its
great hold upon the people because It
identified itself and because 1t worked
ceaselessly in the great effort to level hui
manity up instead Of down. IApplause.]
Let it continue that great work. Let IL
be rooted and grounded in the conviction
that the greatest object Of legislation is to
love their country because their country
loves them. [Applanse.l l want the re-
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-04-04

On motion the bill of the Bismarck Elec.
trio Light & Power Co., rental Of lights fol
the quarter ending March 81. 189O-$4999. 81
was (conditionally) allowed on the gen.
eral fund.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-18
the cost of paving at home very rateri-
allv. and all that is asked in return is

the cost of paving at home very rateri-
ally. and all that is asked in return is
encouragement. Will the council. with>
hold it2 1t would indeed be the
browning act of the present councils
splendid record in advancing the city's
welfare to get such an industry here. and
at the same time extend the paving inn
provements at such reasonable cost to the
property owners, on the eve of its disso-
luton.
Daniel ". Mead. engineer and general
manager for the Rockford Construc>
ton company, arrived this morning, and
be fully verified all the assurances made
by Mr.. Butterworth. The latter gentle-
man SAID in con versation with an ARGUS
representative. that his company had &C.
cured the option on abundant clay fields
10 the east part of town from the c., r.
|. & p. road, and also in the vicinity of
Sears. He further remarked that the
company would take its chances as to
the alleged conflict between the city or
dinance and the statutes as to when the
warrants for the work on the installment
plan shall draw interest. and rigidly abide
By every condition OF the contract should
the company secure it, in reference to this
and other matters.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-18

At last nights meeting of the city
council r. c. Benson petitioned for an
investigation into the account of City
Weighmaster John Evans, Mr.. Benson
claiming that Mr.. Evans has been de-
frauding the city by issuing duplicate
tickets to teamsters and others having
weighing done on Market square, and
that the returns for the same go into the
pockets of the weighmaster instead OF
into the city's Golfers in word Mr..
Benson claims that the business trans.
acted on the square is not ION the
square," On the other hand Mr.. Evans
says that he will give $40 for every fraud.
ulent or duplicate ticket that is out. and
that Mr.. Benson is prompted wholly
by spite in wha. he is undertaking
because he (Evans) has embarked
in the hay business in opposition &c
him. The license committee. to whom
1t was referred. will meet tonight to in
vestigste the matter.
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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-18
STEPHENS
Strand springi Opening ,of Silks and
Dress Goods.

Strand Spr1ngtOpentng aOf SILKS ana
Dress Goods.
We will display tomorrow, Wednes>
day, March 10, the finest. most elegant
and complete line of silks and dress goods
ever before opened in the three cities,
comprising silks of every description,
Gross Grain, Faille Franchise. Peau
D'Soire. Armures, Surahs. Crepe D'Chene,
China. India, Japanese. Silks, etc.
Regarding our stock of dress goods we
can safely state that this department is
second to none; ii has no equal in the
entire state. We show the latest weaves
and shades. pure Mohsirs. Brillianteens.
Sicillians, Melrose. Alys, Drop DAlmas,
| silk Xarp-and all wool henriettas,
nuns veilings both hemstiiched and
plain, csshmeres, checks, stripes. serges
and an endless variety of fancies and
wearers in colors that will please the
eyes and captivate the hearts of the ladies'
| All the latest shades will here be seen OF
heliotrope. combinations with black and
white bars. Eiffel and Veronese. serpent.
old rose. gobelin. clear pink. greyist
green. the sof,est and pretties: shades OF
grey and brown in both plain and fancy
brocades. And then at prices that will
simply astonish you.
AS special flyers we will place on sale
tomorrow, Wednesday, and continue
until sold, the following:
One case brillianteens double width. in
all the latest shades at 90 cents a yard
These goods would be cheap at 80 cents
Also two cases double width. 36 incl
wide brocade. Mohsir in splendid shade:
at 40 cents, worth 529 cents.
We respec' fully invite the ladies of the
three cities to inspect our maguifcen,
line of dress goods as it is beyond doub,
the largest and most novel line eveI
shown in Davenport. Remember the
date of opening and do not fail to call
Respectfully, AUG. STEFFEN.
226. 22S. ESQ West Second street, corne
Harrison.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-18
Coal Banks for Rsut

For rent on a royalty or otherwise. the
coal banks of the late Bailey Davenport
at the Watch Tower near the town OF
Sears. Apply to Henry Curtis. agent.
Rock Island, Illinois.