Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1892-07-29

great dlstlnctlon, being just as familiar
and talkative as the ordinary, every day
dray horse. Clarence says he doesn't
known whether to send them to the
Worlds Fair, along with the cabin, or to
sell them to some eastern curiosity
hunter as relics.
The board of county commissioners
met in adjourned session Saturday after
noon. A road petition, or rather a petit
ton for improvement of a road past
Lawrence's place, near Apple creek, was
presented, and the board proceeded to
make the tax levy. It was concluded
that $4,000 must be raised for the en-
suing year, as follows: Twenty-one
thousand for the general fund, $1,000 for
the road fund, $4,000 for the bridge fund
and $4,000 for interest and sinking fund.
An adjournment was taken until Aug. l
The plans and specifications of the
bridge to be constructed in Ecklund,
for which bids are advertised by the
commissioners, may be seen at the au-
ditor's Office. The bridge is to be three
spans wide and thirty-two feet to the
span; to rest upon two piers, seventeen
feet high, and two abutments. It is to
be built across the creek which is
usually dry, but which, in spring, be-
comes greatly swollen and difficult of
passage. The draughting of the pro-
posed structure is a work of Arthur
Van Horn, and is a model of that kind
of work.
Frank Pitcher, one of the prosperous
farmers who live neal Glencoe, possesses
one of the prettlest places in the state.
He has a driveway of shade trees, beau
tifully kept, v 100 yards in length.
His place is neatly kept, and on it he
aises some of the finest Strawberries
ever seen. Mr.. Pitcher came to this
section some years ago, having nothing
but courage, perseverance and an ability
to work. He has still those necessary
characteristics, besides as nice a farm as
can be found IN a days travel, and he
has about decided that farming if done
properly, pay.
The county toard of equalization ad-
journed sine die yesterday afternoon, it
being the last day allowed them for the
completion of their work. There was
much more to be done than at first
thought, and many grievances were
related and attachments asked. OF
course, it will be understood that it was
impossible for the board to allow all
these, and consequently, many persons
still have grievances. Another day
could be used to advantage by the
board, but the valuations are now in
such shape that all changes can be
made by the auditor.
The household favorites and pets of
the children, Mrs. Gen. Tom Thumb and
her company Of Liliputians will appear
at the Atheneum "Wednesday, Aug. Sd,
giving two performances, evening at 8
o'clock, and a grand family and school
matinee at 3 p. M, presenting the new
pantomical musical extravaganza, 'The
Rivals" and CULVER Among the Lilli-
%putians," introducing Mrs. Gen. Tom
Thumb, Count Magri, Baron Magri and
the smallest and most versatile little
actors and musicians in existence, in a
bright, brilliant and busting perform
ance, pleasing, harmonious and refresh
ing.
Bismarck is glad to welcome to her
list of attorneys, S. A. Spencer, one of
the promising young attorneys of the
Chicago bar. MI. Spencer having sold
out his practice and made an agreement
not to practice again in Chicago for the
period of one year, has come to Bis
marck, and will take up North Dakota
practice under the supervision of Geo.
W. Newton. He processes himself
greatly pleased with the city and state,
and has great faith in their ultimate ad-
vancement and prosperity. Mr.. Spencer
is accompanied by his sister, and to
them both, Bismarck extends its usual
hearty welcome.
jamestown Alert: Advices have been
received by the passenger department of
the Northern Pacific intimating that
that road has been selected as the Of
fical route of the Odd Fellow delega-
tions to the meeting of the sovereign
grand lodge to be held in Portland, Ore.
in the early part of September. The
party will number several hundred dele
gates and will require two or three special
trains. It is the purpose of the dele
cation to visit the Yellowstone Park
and other points of interest along the
line of the Northern Pacific.
One Of Bismarck's school ma'ams,
who teaches some distance Dorth of the
city, had a rather lively experience with
q snake, recently. She was hearing q
class, and, hearing n of the pupils cry
out, she turned, looked, and saw a huge
serpent, about half way up on her desk.