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Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1892-08-26
England and Edison's Phonoprap]

Some one writes to a leading English
newspaper and asks, "What has become of
Edison's monograph" The writer pro-
ceeds to say that this is ''one of the most
mysterious disappearance of modern
times. A few years ago it was announced
that the famous American inventor had
perfected this instrument, and some pub.
lie experiments that were given certainly
seemed to support this view. A simple
little apparatus, costing probably not more
than a sovereign to make, was made to
reproduce indefinitely any sound, even to
a grand instrumental performance that
had taken place in another hemisphere.
Where is a photograph to be bought"
This prompts the New York Sun to re-
mark: with monographs singing popu-
lar songs, with banjo, piano or orchestral
accompaniment; playing Wagner and Gil
more selections by orchestras and brass
bands, and discussing politics in every
corner store in this country, and with
many hundreds of monographs, each do
ing the work of half a dozen st~enographers
in offices all over the country, one simply
stands aghast at the medieval state Of
British civilization, for if the people were
ready for the Wizards wonders the supply
would surely be there"
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1892-08-26
Agricultural college at Fargo, will give

Agricultural college at Fargo, will give
a course of lessons on cookery in Bis
marck, beginning next Monday after
noon. August Goth. These lessons are
for all persons who care to improve
themselves in the art of cooking, and in
the manner of living. They will be
thoroughly practical, and will deal
mostly with the best ways of cooking
the everyday necessities, though fancy
and embellishing dishes will also be
taught. Mrs. Hays has a happy power
before an audience of talking, and at the
same time working out on the table or
gas stove the edible subject of her
theme. These lessons will be free to all.
The college paying all expenses. Mrs.
Hays expects to visit all the larger
towns in the state, the object being to
more thoroughly advertise her depart
ment of work in the college.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1892-08-26
The Dads Holds q Special Meeting
to Consider the Mayor Pro .
Tenn. Question.
Mrs. Fielden, Well Known to Many
Bismarkers, Dies at Her Home
Near Williamspcrt.
Many Items of Local Interest-The
Sheep Business A Funny
Occurrence.
Special Meeting.

A special meeting Of the city council
was held Monday night to decide upon
the mayor pro tenn. question. The city
charter reads that when in case Of the
mayors absence from the city, a mayor
pro tenn. is elected, he shall serve until
the return of the mayor. Here is room
for a doubt as to whether the mayor pro
tenn. is disqualified from acting after the
mayor has once returned, and as to
whether he must be reelected by the
council. As there have been opinions
expressed by attorneys ~favoring both
sides of the question, it was thought
best to settle the matter by re-electing
the mayor pro tenn. Accordingly Alder
man Patterson was elected by the coun-
oil, last evening, and a resolution intro
duced that he serve as president pro
tenn. during his term of Office as alder
man,
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1892-08-26

WITH A BETTING BOOK N PENCI
drives on coach tops. And they not only
have memories, but they are going right
on making new ones. Fol torrid heat
does not prevent the attendance of all
who are summering near the track. 1t
may be too hot to think, but with fair
oma it seems it is never too hot to bet
and dress.
What? Bet? Why, certainly. Who has
not lost money this season on some of the
favorites? One always loses on a favor
ite, I find.
Imagine thousands-thirty or t%hirty-five
-of people packed into a grand stand,
while the green about all the track inside
of the rails is crushed by the feet of men,
and clubhouses overlooking with the
brilliant toilets of the members fair
friends, and imagine every woman with a
betting book and pencil.
The Hampstead set and all the smart
folks who have come over in swagger traps
and coaches carry most delightful affairs
of dainty construction-white leather
covers, with silver monographs and little
gold clasped demure creations closely re-
semb1ing prayer books. But they are not.
And who gives them tips!
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1892-08-26
Origin of Chess Terms.

There are perhaps very few chess players
in the world who are familiar with the
origin of some of the most important terms
in their favorite game, as, for instance, the
name of the game itself. The word "chess"
is said to be a corruption of the Arabic
word "sheikh," meaning chief or king,
The game came westward by way of
Persia, where the word sheikh becomes
shah. 1t was the game of the king. The
term "check" is merely to give notice that
the king is attacked, and "checkmate"
means the king is dead, the verb "mata"
being from the same root as the Spanish
matador, the slayer of the bull. The word
check, whether verb or noun, may BE-
traced through several curious ramifca-
tions back to the Persian and Arabic.
Even the word exchequer is curiously
tangled up in this verbal network.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1892-08-26
MUST PAY L
A Retaliatory Proclamation Against n
ada Issued.

50 A00AAOS SsA~
ada Issued.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22.-The presi-
dent has issued a proclamation directing
that from and after Sept. 1, 1892, until
further notice a toll of 20 cents per ton
be levied, collected and paid on all
freight, of whatever kind or descrip-
ton, passing through the st. Mary's
Falls canal in transit to any port Of the
Dominion of Canada, whether carried
in vessels of the United States or Of
other nations; and, to that extent, sus-
pending from and after said date the
right of free passage through St. Mary's
Falls canal of any and all cargoes or
portions of cargoes, to transmit to Ca
madam ports.
Caused Surprise Over the Line.
OTTAWA, Aug. 22.-President Harri-
sons proclamation against Canada is the
sole topic of conversation here. The
nov was entirely unexpected and will
likely necessitate the early meeting of
the cabinet. Will Canada back DOWN.
This is the question every n is asking
at the hotels, on the street and at the
clubs. Although no official opinion can
be learned, owing to the absence of the
various ministers from the city, there is
a general impression that the Dominion
government having taken a fling by de-
clining to abolish the rebate of canal
tolls until the end of the season will not
humiliate itself by a complete back
down.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1892-08-26
POOLING THE BLUEFISH.
He Is Artless and Gullible and Is Easily
Caught.
Especial Correspondence

BABYLON, l.. l., Aug. s.-The bluefsh,
like the American public, seems to delight
in being fooled. He bites at a nail, a chunk
of lead or a block of wood, probably mag
lining that he has struck a fat and luscious
trout or some such delicacy. A bluefsh is
particularly susceptible to the edible quail
tiles Of a piece of pine wood about six inches
long and one inch square. Human ingenu-
lty has conceived the idea of fastening a
hook on one end of a piece of wood and on
the other end a line; thus we beguile this
delicious member of the finny tribe from
his watery home.
A bluefishing sloop does not need to be
either graceful in outline or a fast sailer,
If she does not leak and if she gets up speed
enough to give her steerage way, that is all
that is necessary. 1t is proper to make an
early start, with or without breakfast, &C.
cording to your ability to retain said meal.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1892-08-26
MINOR MENTION.

Brief Items of General News in a Con-
densed Form.
President Harrison was SO wears Of
age Saturday.
The Twin City running races at Ham
line closed Saturday.
Nine. Trebelli, the noted singer, is
dead, at Etreatart, France.
Many of the striking cab drivers of
Paris have returned to work.
Greece declines to participate in the
Columbian celebration at Genoa.
Many deaths from the heat are re.
ported from all parts of Germany and
France.
Two persons were killed and twenty
injured in a railroad wreck in MARYLAND
Saturday.
Ted Pritchard, the English champion
pugilist, was defeated by Jim Hall, the
Australian, in four rounds.
W. W. Erwin will go to Homestead
this week to look over the field and
make the acquaintance of the strikers
whom he is to defend.
Much disquiet has been caused at Der.
lin by q statement on semi-oficial
authority that there will be an increase
in the military budget on account of the
apprehensions of approaching war.
Iha nQQr RI nf tho Noot CholJo-
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1892-08-26
CARRIES HERSELF WITH THE GRAND AIR.

CARRIES HERSELF WITH HI GRAND AIR.
never yet met a woman who would &C.
cept anything of the kind. The dear
creatures think they know it all. And
as a rule a woman is lucky. know a
woman who bet five dollars-fve puny
dollars-on a:horse who was never thought
of by the men in her party. They knew
all about it, you know. And they knew
that horse simply couldn't win. They
roamed through the paddocks and talked
all sorts of horsy nonsense. But tho
m liked the color of the jockeys
sleeves. So she timidly put her little v
on that horse which could not win. But
it did. And one of the men who had
laughed at her had to help carry home her
money. He had plenty of room for it in
his pockets-after that race.
The same woman fell in love with Fox
ball Keene's horse Betty. Who ever
thought, except possibly Mr.. Keene's init
mates, that little Betty would win the
Expectation One woman did. Why?
Oh, she always had adored polka dots,
and all the world knows the colors of
the Keene stable-white with dark blue
spots. Her reasons were always as sensi-
bic, and the amazing truth is this
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1892-08-26
Crematories for Garbage.

The idea of cremation seems to be spread
ing rapidly on this side of the Atlantic.
Many appliances have been invented for
doing the work satisfactorily. The city
council Of Chicago has passed an ordinance,
which has been signed by the mayor, APP
propriating $4,000 to build or buy crema-
tories for the purpose Of disposing Of the
city's garbage. The health commissioner
has advertised for bids for the lowest fig
ures at which anybody will furnish the
city with crematories. This will enable
inventory who have put up plants to state
Ms priceSNst which they will sellSthem.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1892-08-26
DR.. John Talmage Dead.

NEW YORK, Aug. 22.-Rev. DR.. John
Van Nest Talmage, brother of Rev. T.
De Witt Talmage, died in Bound Brook,
N. j., Saturday. He was born in Som
~erville, N. j., Aug. Is, 1910, and grad
uated in Rutgers college in 1S43, and at
the New Brunswick, N. j., seminary in
1915. He received a license from the
Chassis Of Philadelphia, and in 1916 be-
came a missionary of the Reformed
church in China.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1892-08-26
Trouble In Arkansas.

LITTLE Rock, Aug. 22.-Captain J. o.
Blakeny, commandig the Morrillton
guards, who has his company in camp
here, received telegram from the mayor
of Morrillton, asking him to bring every
available man to Morrillton at once as
they are needed. Captain Blakeny left
with his con pany at $3.50 a. m. The ex-
act nature of the trouble is not learned,
but trouble of a political nature is
feared.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1892-08-26
Bucklen's Arnica SaIve,.

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains,
corns and all skin eruptions, and posi-
lively cures piles, or no pay required. It
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction,
or money refunded. Price Is cents per
box. For sale by Tenney & Remington.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1892-08-26
STRUCK BY A CAR.
me Passenger Killed and Another Seri-
DusIx, U,;,,rnJ 81 g. D,-1

One Passenger Killed and Another Seri-
ously Injured at st. Paul.
ST. PAUL, Aug. 22.-As an interurban
car from Minneapolis was IN it's way to
st. Paul at 8 p. m, a gentleman and
lady left it to board another at the inter-
section Of Smelling and University ave-
nues and at the same time a car bound
for Minneapolis vas passing. Both of
them were struck by the Minneapolis
car. The woman was instantly killed
and the man severely injured. He is
not expected to live. The woman lives
in Minneapolis and her name is Mary
Sederburg. The name of the man ia
unknown.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1892-08-26
Its the Same Fellow,

Following a reprint Of the article re-
garding the foot racer, which appeared
in the TRIBUNE of a few days ago, the
Dickinson Press says:
"a fellow claiming to be a sign painter by
trade, appeared Tuesday in Dickinson.
who was likely one other but the one de-
scribed above. He claimed, incidentally,
70 be q foot racer, and our people found
out wednesday afternoon that this was his
winning game. Joe L%enneville, who came
Q of the hay field to make the race, gave
the sporting Splinter a close run, however,
on a hundred yard distance.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1892-08-26
Is There Money in Sheep?

The following from the Dickinson
Press may serve to bring the profits
derived from the raising of sheep before
the public: -
Commencing with $500 each, Robinson
d Williams have to-day 100 head of cattle,
and a bard of 5000 sheep. Their wool clip
this season brought them $2,5OO.37; their
growth on cattle is estimated at $1,000:
they have 1900 lambs and the gain on a
bunch OF fine wethers. This is a showing
that anybody might we'll feel proud of, and
it has been made in a little over three
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1892-08-26
State Dental Association.

After an instructive two-day session,
the meeting of the assoc iation at Grand
Forks was adjourned. They elected
officers for the ensuing year as follows:
President-Dr. H. L. Startling, Fargo.
Vice president-Dr. Nolan, James,
town. Secretary-Dr. Foster, Grand
Forks. Treasurer-Dr. Howe, Grafton.
Executive committee-Drs. Foster, Nc
Lain and Hill.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1892-08-26
Wedding Bells.

Mr.. @. N. Hendrix of Sterling, and
Miss Una v. Clifford of this city, we're
very quietly married at the residence of
the brides parents, Sunday morning, by
the Rev. s.. F. Beer. There were no
persons present, besides the brides
parents, excepting MI. and Mrs. E.
Sloan and Miss Minnie Scott. A de-
licious little luncheon was served, after
which the groom and bride drove to the
city, and attended services at the
church. No.
As Una Clifford, Mrs. Hendrix has
been known to Bismar ckers for a num-
Der Of years, and always admired be-
causeTof her pleasant and lovable dis
,position. The groom is not so we'll
known, but is said to be a young man Of
Aterling worth and ability.
Congratulations and good wishes
have been showered from all sides on
henewly welded couple, who, it is
Understood, will leave in a short time
pr Minneapolis, which city they will
nakegtheir home.
.IS8 Cooking school.
Mrs. Clara s.. Hays, professor Of do
Testic economy Of the North Dakota
h-l
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1892-08-26
Mrs, Fielden Dead.

Mrs. Fielden, wife of Lawrence, who
lives near Williamsport, died of heart
disease, on Friday last. Mary L. Fielder
..(nee Hagerty) was born Feb. IA, 1859,
near the city of Fond du Lac, Wis.,, and
was in the Bath year of her age. She
took up her claim and settled in EN-
mons county in September, 1883, and
she and Mr.. Fielden we're married in
Bismarck on Feb. %, 1884, and went to
their Emmons county home the same
day. Mrs. -Fielden leaves five children
to mou her loss. She had many friends
in this city, and feelings of regret are
felt and sympathy extended to the be-
reaved family.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1892-08-26

ANOAAANo " OEr lSHs
By the time the lines are out a person
will have been long enough upon the brine
to be able to judge whether he prefers to
fish or to lie in the shade on the leeward side
and ponder upon his past life and probable
future. If the party is large enough four
can generally be found who desire to fish.
This number of fishermen can be easily
accommodated.
Two lines are put out on either side of
the boat and are attached to poles; bride
lines are then run from the line proper to
the boat. This line is used to haul the
main line in when the angler has COM
munication with one of the denizens of the
deep. Two more lines are dropped over the
stern and the sport commences. Possibly
a pool is made to go to the man catching
the first fish, and happy is the one to win
it. Cumming, or, in other words, drop
ping bait to attract the fish, is much re-
sorted to, but is considered unsportsman-
like.
Tangled lines and vexation of spirit en-
ter quite largely into the sport, but this is
expected. A good days fishing with
four lines out should. be marked by
anywhere from so to 100 fish. The trip
home is attended with a general clear
ing up of all edibles, washing the fish
and settling Of bills. The sport for a day
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1892-08-26

has had her mind
set upon seeing
Queen Victoria.
This is not an easy
task for any one
to accomplish, and
it certainly looked
for a long time rs
though Martha's
dream would nev.
err be realized. But
this daughter of
Ham never de-
SPARED, and a
short time &
feeling, as she af-
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1892-08-26
HOOK.

will cost all told about ten dollars. Once
on shore the vaseline can and witch hazel
bottle are in demand; and one ~contentedly
shows up among ones friends with nose
and hands looking like boiled Holsters, but
with q contented and soothing spirit withal
IN the knowledge that ones friends need
no assurances regarding the matter Of his
having "been there" w. W. BRETT. 81
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1892-08-26
Wouldn't They Be Nice!

A telegram received at the TRIBUNE
office, dated Summit Pixies Peak, COL,
reads "Oh! come up and have snow
balls" and is signed by Asa Fisher ana
W. T. Perkins. These gentlemen are
taking in the sights of that country, and
from appearances seem to be having an
enjoyable time of it.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1892-08-26
SHE WAS A SUMMER HOUR DREAM.

sHR WAS A SUMMER HoUR DREAM.
she Is about $500 ahead. And her hus-
band? And the wise men friendsP Oh,
they knew all about it. They all had tips
galore. But I heard one Of them say the
other day that he felt far too poor for little
midsummer nights supper at Claremont.
And what did we weara What are we
w~earing-at the trackP
Everything and anything. And provided
the woman who wears it has a figure and
carries herself with the grand air, she is
Immediately criticised-and copied.
One thing the New York women have
not done yet, however, is to wed their
dimsy summer gowns to hideous, heavy.
velvet sleeves, as the women at the Eng
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1892-08-26

The we'll known fnancier, writes:

SOC FIFTH AVENUE,
NEW YORK Cry, December 20, 1890.
For the last twenty years I have
been using Allcock's Porous Plasters.
They have repeatedly cured me of rheu-
matte pains and pains in my side and
back. Whenever I have a cold. one on
my chest and n on my back speedily re-
lieve me.
"My family are never without them"
RUSSELL SAGE.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1892-08-26

Soap

Which would you rath-
er have, if you could have
your choice, transparent
skin or perfect features?
All the world would
choose one way; and you
can have it measurably.
If you use Pears Soap
and live wholesomely
otherwise, you will have
the best complexion Ma
ture has for you.
All sorts Of stores sell
It, especially druggists;
al sorts Of people use it,
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1892-08-26

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was a Child, she cried for Castorie.
When she became Miss, she chung to C~astoria.
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1892-08-26
SHE SAW THE QUEEN,
MRS. Martha Kicks Has Her Wish Grati-
fled After Fifty Years,

Perseverance, will accomplish almost
anything. For more than half a century
Mrs. Martha Rtoks, who was once a slave,
but has for many years lived in Liberia,
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1892-08-26
WOMEN AT THE RACES
SMART COSTUMES SEEN AT THE
NEW YORK TRACKS.

All Women Are Young at the Races and
Wear Girlish Costumes-They Have a
Superb Contempt for ''Tips' and Pick
the Winners by Intuition.
Especial Correspondence
NEW YORK, Aug. s.-The Gravesend,
Sh~eepshead, Morris Park and Monmouth
events of 1892 are now history.
And the women have memories-such
memories!
Memories of gowns and j%ealousies, Ella
lions and disappointments, tips and
Jockeys, luncheons at the clubhouses and
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1892-08-26

The neart OF the poet Shelley is preserved
by has son, Sir Percy Shelley, as the most
precious existing relic of the poet.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-08-20
Public Roads i'm Ver1nilion.

In the parish Of Vermilion the
system of working the roads under
the State law, prevails with highly
satisfactory results, and there is no
reason why Lafayette should not
enjoy the blessings of good public
roads as we'll as her sister parish.
The benefits to be derived from a
proper enforcement of the present
State law, should be appreciated and
supplemented by well considered
legislation on the part of the Police
Jury can not fail to prove a most
patent factor in the development of
every interest, agricultural and
otherwise.
The writer advances the PROPOSE
ton, that all things considered, no
more satisfactory system for the
maintenance Of public roads can be
adopted than that provided by the
present State law. It may be OBJ.
jected that the present system of
State law is harsh and oppressive,
and is an infringement upon person
al liberty, and many argue for a
special tax to maintain the roads.
The law provides that every man
shall work twelve days per annum,
or pay SO many dollars, and thus
it may be considered in the light of
a road tax. This provision of the
law renders it impossible for any
man to escape or shirk the performs
ance Of his duty, and whether he be
a property holder or not, he is SUBJ
.ject or amenable to road duty. Tn.
der a special tax, hundreds having
no property would escape the pro.
visions Of the law. and thus the
burden of taxation would be unequal.
The law is good, but the trouble lies
in its execution or rather its nom
execution Lafayette Advertiser.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-08-20
A. d. Lafargue has been report

A. D. Lafargue has been reported
as a strong third party man, and
though we doubted it we have not
seen it denied until he denied it in
Shreveport to the representative Of
the Times. VIZ know the man and
believed he was too selfish to 90 any
where he did not believe bis interest
lies. Lafargue is worth nothing to
any party only for his scheming
brain, and he will always have the
lions share of what it may gain. We
are glad he has declared himself not
with us for we can do better without
him than with him.-Battle Flag.
Such language as this coming from
one Alliance man and directed
against another who is the peer of
any man in the order shows to what
extremes the Third party craze will
carry men. If Lafargne be a schemer
then the Alliance would be better
off if it had a few more like him.