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Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1891-06-05
How Sheridan Used an Idea,

Perhaps the wittiest Of Sheridan's re-
forts was delivered, as it seemed, ofhand
in the house of commons. He said that
'Dundas resorted to his memory for his
Jokes and to his imagination for his facts.
Unfortunately for the extempore reputa-
ton Of this jest, it is found set down in
Sheridan's note book years before. He
jots down the happy thought, "He en-
ploys his fancy for his narrative and keep
his recollection for his wit" Later on he
expands this into, when he makes his
jokes you applaud the accuracy of his
memory, and tits only when he states his
facts that you admire the flights of his i'm
agination." ..g
After this he uses the idea to the confu-
sion of Michael Kelly. a composer of music,
who had been a wine merchant. "You will
now import your music and compose your
wine" Finally he let's it off with a bang
in the house of commons.-San Francisco
ArpOnaut. ..-. .
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1891-06-05
The Standstill Family.

A very numerous family are the stand
stills. One runs against them constantly,
for they are in ev~erybody's way, including
their own. They plant themselves right
in the middle of life's busiest thorough
fares and wait there, m%otionless as statues,
expecting that fortune will eventually take
them by the hand and lead them by flow
cry paths to brownstone palaces. Fortune
has no such intention. She is a brisk fairy,
and as a rule avoids sleepy people. If she
bestows anything pom them as she hur-
ries by with her active favorites it is gen
orally a scornful kick. People who strike
while the iron is hot enlist her sympa-
thies, but the indomitable, irrepressible
fellows who make the iron hot with strik-
ing are her especial pets and proteges.
What would the world be now if it had
been always in the hands of standstills?
Thank the powers of progress in all Chris
tian lands, and especially in this, the push
ers are lords of the ascendant. Even the
weaklings of that earnest class-men of
inferior muscle and limited capacity-are
more than a match for the entire mass of
stalwart .do-nothings. A dwarf with an
energetic will can walk over = hundred
purposeless six-footers.
Even the Tom Thumbs of the world of
action are everywhere storming and carry
ing the strongholds of the standstills, and
the time is not far distant when nothing
will remain of the giant blunderbores of
conservatism except a few moral fossils Of
no value save to psychologists who may
take an interest in tracing the decline and
fall of an obsolete race.-New York Ledger.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1891-06-05
The Death Penalty Among thu Creeks.

DohIA oHdACy Among the Cro0k9.
"At the last legal execution in the Creek
Nation / vas present." said Mr.. Leo E.
Bennett, the government agent for the
five civilized tribes. 1.-THE details were
very different from an execution in the
army. A squad is detailed, and some of
the guns are left u%nloaded, SO nobody can
tell who fires the fatal shot. At this Creek
execution the condemned man was seated
on the ground with his back against q tree
and his legs stretched out in front. He
was not bound to the tree nor were his
hands tied. Just before the execution
some one put a bandage over his eyes, but
the prisoner tore it off and threw it away.
perhaps the strangest part of the pro-
ceedings was the selection of the execution
ers. That was left to the condemned man.
He was told to pick out the two men whom
he wanted to do the shooting. Strange to
say, one of his selections was his cousin.
Both men were from the light horse of the
nation. The two men, without any un-
necessary delay, walked out in front of the
condemned man twelve or fifteen feet,
knelt down, leveled their revolvers, steady
ing their barrels with their left hands, and
fired. Both bullets struck the left breast
over the heart and not more than an inch
and a half apart. The man fell over on
his side, and in a few seconds was dead."-
st. Louis Globe-Democrat.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1891-06-05
Thursdays Personals.

A. E. Jones Of Fargo spent yesterday in
the city.
Il. !. Douglas, the Fort Yates merchant,
is in the city.
W. A: Cavanaugh Of Fargo passed yes
terday in the city.
John Peterkin of st. Paul was at the
Sheridan last night.
c. B. Whatcomb of Boston was at the
Sheridan yesterday.
Robert Nelson came in from Sterling to
get repairs yesterday.
W. G. Vanfelt of the Worlds Fair city
spent the day in the city.
G. H. Wallace of st. Paul registered at
the Sheridan last evening.
j. SINNERS of St. Paul was among the
sanity city visitors yesterday.
"A. Lapin and T. Althousen of Chicago
registered at the Western yesterday.
Dana Todd of Minneapolis was among
the Western house guests yesterday.
G. W. Knee of st. Paul was among the
commercialists at the Sheridan yesterday.
S. D. Conover and H. G. Rushagen of
Menoken were trading in the city yester-
day.
F. L. Ayers and WI O'Brien, two rail-
road men of Dickinson, put in the day at
the capital yesterday.
Maynard Crane, one of the rustling bus
mess men of CoOperstown, was doing bus
mess in the capital yesterday.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1891-06-05
The "Watcr Cssk" Plaut.

A celebrated African traveller mentions
that in crossing one of the many sandy des-
erts in that country he can across the only
known living species of aqua bulbo, the
"water cask" plant. The region it inhabits
is far from any stream of water, where, as
far as the eye can reach, nothing can be
seen but heaps of sand. 1.-THE sight of this
little green creeper, which resembles the
common ground ivy in some respects" he
says, "flled me with an intense longing to
once more see the green meadows and cool,
shady forests which we had now left at
least 800 miles behind.
"For four days we had not seen even SO
much Us a spear of grass or O dried up cac-
tus, the latter having been quite plentiful
the week before. The botanist of the com
pany, in examining one of the. plants
found thus unexpectedly growing in the
center of a sandy African desert, noticed
what he supposed vas q green dubious
fruit growing under the thick leaves of the
creeper, almost resting upon the sand un-
derneath. In making an effort to pluck
one of these for preservation it burst with
a smart report, throwing water in the face
and over the clothes of the intruding natu-
ralist.
"Here, surely, we had a first class won
oor~d plant w LII tAe ueSerC Will ~
other green thing in sight, carrying its own
water bags with it. Parvin, our chemist,
analysed the water found in some of the
bulbs picked for his inspection, and de-
clared it to be absolutely pure, as much so
as distilled rain water. Each bulb or berry
contained about two to four tablespoonful
of water. AS it happened, we had a sup
ply of water sufficient for our journey and
to spare, but Williamson, the botanist, and
Parvin, the chemist, with all the enthusi-
asm of true scientists. plucked about a
quart of the water berries and extracted
the water, something over a pint, and
drank it with apparent relish"
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1891-06-05
Court at williamsport.

WrLLIAMspoRT, N. D., June 2.-[Spe-
cial.]-Court opened here yesterday, the
grand jury was charged and proceeded
with its work. The petit jurors, 36 in
number, all reported, with the exception of
three. A number of jurymen were ex-
cused for good and sufficient reasons. Not
much work was done this morning, as the
the civil cases don't seem to amount to
anything. This afternoon the grand jury
came into court and presented an indict-
ment against VIM. Carmichael and one
against David Lindsay. States Attorney
Armstrong moved the arraignment Of both
these defendants. Carmichael was ar
raigned on the Indictment for numbering
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1891-06-05
Buy Plenty of Length.

When buying stair carpet buy a quarter,
of a yard more than is absolutely required.
Let it run under the room carpet at the
head or foot of the stairs. When your car
pet begins to show wear on the steps,
change it so that what was on the steps
comes on the raise or up and down space.
between the steps, thus bringing a new
spot where the wear comes. It takes twice
as long to wear out a carpet if this is done,
and what applies to the carpet will apply.
just as we'll to the crash used for covering.
A very little extra expense when buying.
saves a good deal in the long run.-Ex-
change
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1891-06-05
Fridays Personals, goth inst.

John Zimmerman of Brainerd, Mimi, is
in the city.
CT. Ryan came up from Fargo on the
morning train.
Herbert Hess of New York registered at
the Sheridan last night.
VIM. Slusher of Pendleton, Oregon,
stopped at the Western.
S. Robinson and Frank Raltay of Lisbon
were in the city yesterday. ~.
VIM. E. Maher of Jamestown was in the
city on a business trip Yesterday.
II. II. Lanterman, the Morton county
sheep king, was in the city yesterday.
H. Lerberman of New York city was
transacting business at the capital yester-
day.
jill. Ehle, the veteran salesman of Far
go, was interviewing our citizens yester-
day.
W. B. Terrell, Hare & Hollis boss timer,
left last night for a short visit to his home
at Lake epin, MINI.
F. 7. Welsh, the Stewartsdale boomer,
was in the city yesterday, negotiating for
the purchase Of a sklff.
Master Clarence Streeter, son of Editor
Streeter of the 6Emmons County Record,
wrote his name on the Western house reg
lister yesterday.
Miss Cora Strauss returned yesterday
from Minneapolis, where she is lin attend
ance at school. Her many friends fin the
city welcomed her warmly.
l.. P. Reames Of Sterling; Ole Erickson
of Washburn; Gust Larson of Conger:
Robert Nelson, of Sterling and D. M. Oster:
haut of Ecklund were at the Pacific yes
terday.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1891-06-05
Faithful to -Four.

The following inscription is copied from,
a tombstone now standing in the Methodist.
Protestant burying ground in Avondale:
Ann E..
Wife of Jeremiah Walters.
Died Nov. 16, 1868. aged sixty-eight years five.
months.
She was a true and faithful wife to each Of
the following persons:
Enoch Francis.
John Sherman.
William Hassen.
j. Walters.
Cincinnati Times-Star,
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1891-06-05
What England's Army Costs,

What EnGland's Army Costs.
The total expenditures the army, ous.
of taxes, in the case of the United King
dom, was, in 1890, according to Sir Charles.
Dixie, $50, 500, 600, and in India the same,
or $165, 600, 900, besides the expenditure out,
Of loans and that of the self governings
colonies, for the armies of the British en-.
pire. The colonies altogether spend for:
themselves about 81. 500, 900 n year for armys
purposes, in addition to the contributions;
made by some of them toward the imperial
forces and toward marine defense.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1891-06-05

ula of ~course). He could walk a little, but
could not get up II he fell down; and could not
%nne MaSa N oo nsai nsvsdde VIZ aG p the e Gu nls nanf Rem.
edies, using all freely. One sore after another
healed. a bony matter forming in each one of
t these i've SD dep ones ones Just 'adsa b saG va healing tag.n which mel.
then they would heal rapidly. One of these ugly
bone formations I preserved. After taking 8
dozen q p and a half bottles he was completely cured
healthy child. Mrs. E. y. briggs,
May 8. 1885. 812 E. Clay st. Bloomington Ill.
My grandson remains perfectly we'll. Nosigns
of ~scrofula and no sores. S " IA
MRS. F.. 8. briggs,
Feb. 2, 1890. Bloomington, III.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1891-06-05
Fixing the Window Frames.

Windows car be lowered at the top, even
if they are not furnished with the modern
pulley arrangement. Remove the narrow
strip of wood that holds the upper sash in
place, and put a movable wooden button
on the outer frame, so that the bottom Of
the upper sash will rest on it. Put an.
other button half way down to support
the sash when lowered. This is sometimes
done in old country houses. Storm VIM
dows should always lave one movable.
pane. Then, even in winter, there can al
ways be a flushing of air through the en-
tire house once or twice a day.-Washing-
ton Star.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1891-06-05
Dr. .Talmage's. Niece.

Miss Mollie Talmage, a niece of DR.. Tai
mage, was born in China and lived there.
some time as a missionary. She could
speak Chinese before she learned English.
She says the Chinese language is very diff
fcult to master, because so much depends
on the tone or pitch in which the same.
word is spoken. For instance, the word
""gee" has eight different Meanings ac-
cording as it is pronounced. The word
"ku-je" means precious" and it also,
means devil" One American who was
studying the language referred to his wife,
as his 'ku-je," and as he did not get the,
pitch right be called her a devil.-Detroit
News
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1891-06-05
How Mr.. Besaut works.

In a recent interview Mr.. Walter Besant
Is Subscribed as wearing spectacles and being
clad in a black velvet jacket. He has a
clear, penetrating voice and pleasant smile.
His eyes are dark gray, his brow massive
and heavy, while his mouth is firm and his
beard thick. Mr.. Besant's study is lined
with books on either side. A door opens
out into the garden, SO that when he wants
2 brief rest from his labors he IAN take q
turn and come back to work with renewed
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1891-06-05

In the country, and in some neighbor-
hoods, it is etiquette for the old established
residents to call first upon the new Corners,
and this is u custom which should be care
fully observed. By it a kind of welcome.
is given to the strangers, and it rests,
entirely with the first callers to decide
whether the acquaintance thus formed.
should be nothing more than a bowling.
one, or whether it should expand into in
timacv or friendship
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1891-06-05
Saturdays Personals.

Attorney General Spencer returned from
Grafton yesterday.
Uncle Thomas Richards was in from
Mckenzie yesterday.
Miss Mabel Hunt returned sfrom school
at Minneapolis yesterday.
John Wilson and j. W. Campbell of Far
80 were In thecity yesterday.
J..F. Bryadt OF Lowell, Mass, took in the
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1891-06-05

and as his blood became
more and more impure. it,
took less time for them to,
break out. A sore came on
the chin, beneath the under
liz, (which was very offensive.
His head was one solid scab,
discharing 9 great deal. This,
was his condition at twenty
two months old, when l IN
dertook the care of him, his
mother having died when he
was a little more than a year
old. of o0nanmntinn (acro.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1891-06-05

Tournament Program.
The program and prizes for the North
Dakota Firemen's association, at Fargo
June 16, II, IS, has been announced. In all
$500 are offered in prizes. The first day
-Tuesday-will be devoted to the business
meeting of the association. The program
for the following days is as follows:
WEDNESDAY, JUNE II.
From Z to 9 a. M, reception of fremen.
At 10 a. m. sharp the grand annual
parade, reviewed by Governor Burke and
staff, state officers, mayor and city officers.
Prizes will be awarded as follows: To the
best appearing company in parade march
ing with apparatus-6rst $25; second prize,
1:so p. m.-Association hook and ladder
race-Purse of $3.50 and banner, value
prize $75; and third prize $50.
Association hose race-Purse of $3.50 and
championship gold medal, value 500.
First prize, $125 and medal; recond prize,
$75; third prize, $50.
9p. m.-Reception to Governor Burke
and staff and other distinguished visitors
at the armory of B company n. D. n. G., to
which all are cordially invited. Addresses
will be made by Mayor Ball, Governor
Burke and others.
The reception will be followed by a
dance program, music by Rupert's Or
chestra.
THURSDAY, JUNE IS.
$50 a. m.-Grand band parade.
1890 a. m.-Coupling contest. Purse of
$25 and badge. First prize, SIS and badge;
second prize, $40. Coupling to be double.
Ladder climbing contest.-Purse of $25
and badge. First prize, $15 and badge;
second prize, $40.
For the best drilled company a purse of
800. First prize, 1915; second prize, 1926.
1:30 D. m.-Free-for-all hose race. State
officers purse. 5000. First prize, 300;
second prize, $75; third prize, $25.
Free-tor-all hook and ladder race.--U.
s. Senator's purse, $3.50. First prize 1915:
second prize, $50; third prize, $25.
1t is required that the contestants for
any of the races mentioned in the program
should take part Gin the grand annual
parade.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1891-06-05
Advice to Mothers.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup should
always be used for children teething. 1t
soOths the child, softens the gums, allays
all pain, cures wind collie and is the best
remedy for diarrhoea. Twenty-Five cents
a bottle.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1891-06-05
Highest of all in Leavenng Power-U. S. Govt Report, Aug II, 1882
@!As!!! Rs%9s
ABSOLUTELY PURE

zest. He writes on blue, paper Qarge ser,
mon size) in a strikingly neat. clear, rather
small hand. The morning is spent in
work. Four or five times q week he goes.
into town, lunches and transacts business.
at the Society of Authors, or elsewhere.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1891-06-05
A Scrofu|ous Boy.
Running Sores Covered His Body and
Head. Bones Affected. Cured
by Cutlcura Remedies.

When six months old, the left hand Of our lit
pearance of a large boil. We poulticed it. but.
all to no purpose. About five months after it,
beacame a running sore. Soon other sores.
formed. He then had two Of them on each hand,
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1891-06-05
Ctuicura Resoivent

The new slood Puri6er, internally Ito cleanse
the blood of all impurities and poisonous ele-
ments and thus remove the cause) and CUTIUURA,
the great Skin Cure. and CUTloURA Soar, an ex-
quisite Skin Beautifer, externally Ito clear the,
skin and scalp, and restore the hair, cure every
disease and humor of the skin and blood, from.
pimples to scrofula. n 2gE
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1891-06-05
Marion Harland.

The celebrated authoress, SO highly es-
teemed by the women of America, says on
pages 1O3 and AS of her popular work,
ewes Daughters; OF, Common Sense for
Maid, Wire and Mother"
For the aching back-should it be slow
in recovering its normal strength-an ALL
COCKS Porous Plaster is an excellent COM
forter, combining the sensation of the sus-
tanned pressure OF a strong warm hand
with certain tonic qualities developed in
the wearing. 1t should be kept over the
seat of uneasiness for several days-in OBJ
stinate cases, for perhaps a fortnight"
"For pain in the back wear an AlIcock's
wears off. This is an invaluable support
when the weight on the small of the back
becomes heavy and the aching l%ncessant."
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1891-06-05

Sold everywhere. Price, CUTIcuRA, Soc; Soap,
Csc; REsoLvENT, 81. Prepared by the Potter
Drug and Chemical Corporation, Boston.
H-Send for Glow to Cure Blood Diseases"
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1891-06-05

John Bockhouse on October II, 1890, and
he pleaded not guilty.
David Lindsay, q boy about IL years of
age, was indicted for burglary in the third
degree and given till tomorrow to plead.
Messrs. Stoyell and Herrick appeared for
the defendant. Judge Francis and E. T.
Herrick appear for the defendant Carmi-
chael. The state is represented by Attor-
ney.General Spencer and States Attorney
Armstrong. When court adjourned, six
jurymen had been secured in the Carmi-
chael case.
Rain has been pouring down for the last
"a hours.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1891-06-05

The vocal organs are strengthened by
the use Of Ayers Cherry Fectoral. Clergy
men, lawyers, singers, actors, and public
speakers find this preparation the most
effective remedy for irritation and weak
ness of the throat and lungs, and for all
affections Of the vocal organs.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1891-06-05

Boils, carbuncles, and eruptions Of all
kinds are natures efforts to throw off poi
son from the blood. This result may be
accomplished much more efectually, as
well as agreeably, through the proper x
cretory channels, by the use Of Ayers
Sarsaparilla.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1891-06-05
Wednesdays Personals.

"ounoeu"S o1eoAoA5'
d. D. Bloss of Sterling wa in the city
yesterday.
j. K. Seeker of Faulkton, S.. D., is a
guest of the Western.
j. W. Kline and wife of Chicago are
guests Of the Sheridan.
o. B. Judd, the piano tuner. was making
the rounds of the city yesterday.
G. w. Mandant of Boston was among
the commercial men at the Western yes
terday. His opinion conforms with all
others in the belief that the bright day for
North Dakota has opened.
Deputy Superintendent Cathro journeyed
east last night with Steele as his destina-
ton, where he will give some instruction
to-day before the teachers institute now
in session there.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1891-06-05
The Deaf and Dumb Institution.

The trustees of the deaf and dumb school
at Devils Lake have selected a site for
building and plans for same. The location
comprises forty acres about three-fourths
of a mile from the court house, for which
$1,000 were paid. The land is level and
commands a fine view of the bay. The
plans of a Minneapolis architect, says the
Devils Lake Inter Ocean, have been &C
cepted.
The building will be of oblong shape, 101
feet in length by forty-six feet in width,
and will be two stories in height with base
ment and attic. The basement will con.
tain the kitchen and laundry, wash and
bath rooms closets, servants rooms and
two large apartments which may be used
as play rooms in cold or rainy weather.
The main enterance on the first floor
opens into a hall, on n side of which is
the principals Office and on the other a re-
ceptiOn room for visitors. On the same
floor are tour large and airy school rooms,
two for boys and two for girls, and also
two study rooms. There are also W din
ing rooms, a large II for the pupils and a
small n for the officers.
On the second floor are the principals
apartments, the dormitories and the as
sembly room or chapel. The dOrmitories
are at either end of the building, the boys
at one end and the girls at the other, and
will accommodate abOutIsixty pupils. The
assembly room is 24X28 IN size and will
hrve seating capacity for about ninty
persons.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1891-06-05
RHEUMATIC PAINS

W. In one minute the CUT1cURA Anti
yk&S Pain Plaster relieves rheumatic ~sciatica,
kA1\hip, kidney, chest, and muscular pains
- Nand weaknesses. Price, 25c.