Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1891-01-09

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biity of the successful enforcement of the p~rohibitory law has
jorty of the voters Of the State, as expressed in the prohibitory
clause of the Constitution, demands a further and fair trial of its
operation.
The action of Congress, relating to lotteries, for which the
Nation is tt be congratulated, and in which North Dakota should
take special pride because Of the important influence of her course
ton. I beg leave, however, to suggest that it might not be unwise
to, by an amendment to our Constitution prohibiting the charter
ing of lotteries in our State, place her. in harmony with the almost
unanimous sentiment of her sister states.
SEED WHEAT.
The last Legislature failed to in any way provide seed grain for
farmers who, from loss of crops, We're unable to procure the same.
The committee appointed to devise means and provide such
seeu reported }rea that they e we're unable to 90 either, except upon GER
iature' '"''"''S ""' '"eS' "''"0" we're rejected by 'He AesS-
In view of these facts, and the apparent demand, which demand
afterwards proved to be in a great measure artificial, that some as
sistance must be rendered, or a large acreage of prepared land
joqrnment of the Legislature a plan was perfected, without the
aid Of the State, and by a committee having no official connection
wise unable to secure the same, and desired to avail themselves of
the proposed plan, the needed seed and feed.
THE INDIANS.
The recent indications of hostility among the Indians at Stand
State a COW oave,n,nent for r nrot ecti "1 %ave 1e ' fre n1nmh' amd upon nnna n
There has been no time when ] deemed the danger imminent in
our State: l. however, used every means to keep fully informed
the protection Of settlers in case of hostile demonstrations. 10
allay exaggerated apprehensions, such arms as could be spared
While there has been some bloedshed caused by a collision be-
tween the Indians and Indian police and later between the United
agencies, have no information Of the slightest depreciation Or
hostile act having been committed upon settlers in North Dakota.
From the most authentic information %obtainable from the mill
tary authorities and from the various agencies, there is very little,
Indians.
The 81 general e. a;e[x gpvfa1ment has vote Voted to the State Of North D "a
stand of arms, which have not yet been received. The present
agitation suggests the probable propriety Of a more efficient Or
posts by the United States government, all Of which might not be
needed but would tend to counteract any feeling of insecurity
which might operate to prevent or retard the settlement of those
portions OF the State most exposed.
There was appropriated by the Legislature of 1890 49, 500 to be
expended through the Commissioner Of Agriculture and Labor:
Of that amount 81 1885 has been used in the manner set forth
No report has been received from the Board of Agriculture,
Pardons have been granted as follows.
John Dlley, convicted of the crime of manslaughter and SEN
fenced taa,s s June e. 4, 1885 6 to the P 2 7ts@ for the period of seven
Reasons: It appears that his time Of Imprisonment, owing to
t Snxsm n51owa 1s9oi for fhg goo %s co oifs Ha will expire 4dr?. on n the 18th !, day of
convicted of the same crime at the same time and place, and
forth in her pardon; and that said John III D SilIeyi is is ts euso of {.
turning with his entirely helpless wife to their friends in Wiscon-
self and wife.
Harriet Louise Daley, convicted of the crime Of manslaughter,
seven years, was pardoned October G, 1890:
Reasons: It appears that her term Of Imprisonment, owing to
time allowance for good conduct, will expire on November 10,
1890; that she is an invalid, and by reason Of her disease rendered
she oe permitted to go to her friends before the setting in of
winter.
Michael Lston, convicted of the crime of grand larceny, ands
sentenced November %, 1889, to the penitentiary for the peie|
of two years and six months, was pardoned December Is, 1890. y
Reasons: The pardon is recommended and asked for bv the
Judge presiding at the trial, the district attorney who prosecuted,
the prosecuting witness, and numerous citizens Of the State on the
grounds that said Michael Liston has an estimable wife and sew
eral small children, entirely dependent upon him for support; that
he has always, prior to this charge borne a good character and
reputation, and been a kind and provident husband and father,
and a law-abiding citizen; that the crime was committed at the
instigation and through the influence of others; and it is shown
that his conduct, while in prison has been good.
Erick Tangen, convicted of the ofense Of selling Intoxicating
sentenced to Imprisonment in the county jail of Grand Forks
county for the period Of ninety days, was pardoned December 81,
1890.
REASONS: The pardon is recommended and asked for by the
judge presiding at the trial. the district attorney who prosecuted,
the deputy clerk of the district court, and numerous citizens Of
the State, on the grounds that said Erick Tangen had been a hard
working, honest and Industrious person, and had not heretofore
been convicted or accused of violating the laws; that he had been