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Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1892-01-01
Who Chopped the Tree ?

LAKE CITY, Mimi, Dec. ga. c.
McMillin. of this city, brought with him
on his return from a visit to Glendale,
N. D., a section from a petrifed tree
which was found under the soil at a
depth of eighteen inches, near that
town. The stone tree, devoid OF
branches, was IS feet in length, and the
end section obtained by Mr.. McMillin
has the appearance of having been nicely
chopped off with an axe. Wonder is
aroused IS to when and by whom the
chopping was done.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1892-01-01

tive and Miss. NJ. N. johnson, Miss
Weeks and Mrs. Crosthwait. Messrs. j.
M. Labold: T. H. johnson G. T. Garrett,
A. Fl. Bell, P. P. Orth, A. N. Miller, w.
Connolly, B. G. Tiffany, F. A. Sebring,
j. G. Bushby, H. +. Ward. J. w. Bare
lay, r. H. Busteed, Fred bennett, F. l..
Deunie, H. G. Ward and T. j. Mead, the
newspaper correspondent.
The thanks of the association were
unanimously voted to Representative
and Mrs. johnson for their cordial re-
ceptlon and the meeting adjourned with
expressions on all sides that it was the
most pleasurable vct held.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1892-01-01
editorially: The decision of'the Chils
Judge Foster in the matter of the MT
-. -. /

editorially: The decision of the Chils I
Judge Foster in the matter of the MT
erousa assault on the Baltimore sal lors
cooked up in order to exculpate the
Chilean police. 1t makes scapegoats Of
three OF four ~loafers, laying the blame
on them, and exonerates the guilty au-
thorities. 1t pretends that the whols
affair was nothing more than a little rows
or muss between a few Chilean wharf
rats and a gang of drunken sailors.
This adds mendacions in%solence to out
rageous injury, and it will be little short
OF national %paltroonery to accept any
such false aud lying decision.
The CHILEAN Investigation was made
before aPolice Justice in secret. None of
the officers of the warship were allowed
to be present at the investigation, nor
was the American consul nor an attor-
ney; yet that privilege, which has been al
custom there for twenty Years, was ac-s
corded to the German consul at that
very time in a case involving the stab
bling of a German sailor by Chileans. I
The American unarmed sailors, orr
shore on leave and in uniform, were ats
tackled in widely separated parts Of Val
paraiso. Thirty-siX of them who were
III no fight or breach of the peace WEI re-
arrested and thrown into prison, two y
were stabbed to death by policemen &;
b~ayonets, and a dozen were cut will
knives and seriously injured. Thu
crowd which, u~nprovoked, ASSAULTED
them numbered over Il thousand. TIL
Chilean Intendente estimated the assa:@
ants at two thousand. The sailors
other foreign meu-of-war were n
molested or boycotted as we're til
Americans. {
The Chileans have been openly and
VIGOROUSLY hostile, and richly deserved
chastisement for their indignities per-
petrated on the American seamen.l
Judge Fosters findings make a farce
and mockery of the outrage. The
United States government has the
means of investi eating the facts for it.
self, and doubtless has already procured
full and accurate evidence of the out
rage. By its own testimony 1t should
act and exact ample apology and indem-
nifty for the gross wrong committed on
it's flag and honor.
1t is only a few years ago since Chile
threatened unotticial.y to send her three
iron-clads into the harbors of California
and Oregon and lombard the ports and
lay San Francisco under contribution for
$"1O0,O00,00O. Such insolent threats are
only in keeping with the recent assaults.
Chastisement is the cure for such con-
duct. The best method of r%e-establish-
ing friendly relations is to create respect
for the American republic by administer;
ing a little wholesome punish nent. 4
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1892-01-01
SHE WOULDN'T ELOPE,

Therefore an Iowan Blows His Brains
Out with IL Winchester.
kEOKuK, Ia. Dec. 23.-Clarence H.
Gardner committed suicide at the home
of William Shepard in this city, blowing
his brains out with Il carbine. He was
a friend of the family and went to the
house for the purpose Of inducing Mrs.
Shepard to elope with him, declaring he
would end his existence should she re-
fuse. Mrs. Shepard answering no. Gard
her carried out his threat in the pres
ence of the woman.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1892-01-01
RAILWAY
The Total Village for S01 Reaohee
5000 Miles.

0,OOO Niles.
CHICAGO. Dec. 25.-The forthcoming
issue of The Railway Age and North
western Railroader will contain a Stats
tical review Of railway construction
during 1891. According to the figures
given, new track has been laid in 43 new
states and territories an $40 lines and
branches, to an aggregate Of 4,S6l
miles. This increases the railway sys-
tenn of the United states to III, 900
miles. The only portions of the country
in which no new track was laid this
year are the States Of Delaware, Con-
necticut, Nevada and Mississippi-the
last named showing in strong contrast
to the other Southern states in which
the activity has been notable. The
states which added the greatest aver
age are: Pennsylvania, Georgia, Wash
ington, South Carolina. New York,
Montana, Virginia and West Virginia.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1892-01-01
They Want to Farm.

WASHINGTON, Dec. ga delegation
of six Blackfoot Indians from their 1es-
ervation in Northern Montana have ar
rived here, and will have an interview
with Secretary Noble. In an informal
talk with Commissioner Morgan the
Indians requested the department to
provide them with additional stock and
farming implements. They were ready
to begin farming whenever they were
supplied with the necessary seed and
tools. They also asked that their rations
be increased. They strongly protested
against parting with any more Of their
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1892-01-01
For Seventy Hours the City OF Lon
don Has Been Hidden Be-
meath q Fog.
Several People Drowned by Wander
ing into Rivers and Canals,
After Losing Their Way.
Travelling by Train while the Fog
Lasts Is both Slow and
Dangerous.
London in Darkness

LONDON, Dec. 25.-This city is still
hidden beneath a fog Of phenomenal
blackness and thickness. For seventy
hours has London. to all intents and
purposes, been plunged in darkness.
Throughout the day the street lamps.
to say nothing of lights indoors, have
been alight and link boys are making
small fortunes by plotting cabs and
other vehicles through the streets by
the aid of torches or lanterns. Regular
traffic and trade are at a standstill and
navigation on the river Thames has
been completely stopped.
Many proprietors Of jewelry stores
and other such places have shut up their
shutters until the fog clears away.
They are doing absolutely no business
and fear the visitation of thieves. The
entire police force may be said to have
been on duty night and day throughout
the seventy hours of the black fog. AS
this dispatch is sent, there is no sign of
the fog lifting and the city remains Gov
cred by the most dense pail of fog
within the recollection Of the present
generation of Londoners.
Several Deaths Result.
Some faint idea of the density Of the
fog may be gatherd from the fact that
several people have been drowned and
a number of others nearly drowned by
wandering into rivers and canals after
having lost their way. Eight bodies of
persons supposed to have been drowned
in this manner have already been recov-
cred and many people are inquiring for
missing relatives or friends who are
supposed to have met death through the
fog. At Leeds alone, according to q
dispatch from that place, three men
walked into the canals and were
drowned.
AS may be readily imagined the fog is
having \ most serious effect on railroad
traffic, and the result Of it is that all the
mails are behind many hours. Travel
ling by train while the fog lasts is both
a slow and a dangerous business, though
up to the present time, no serious acct
dents have been reported. This delay
in railroad traffic is causing great an
noyance to that portion Of the CONNER
cial community depending upon
Christmas shopping for a profit. Country
visitors find the greatest difficulty in
coming to London to make their pur-
chases. and the theatres which count
upon the country contingent to help fill
their seats at this time of the year are
suffering considerable loss.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1892-01-01
CRlSP'S CHAIRMEN.
A List ofThose Receiving CHARM nships
in the House.

List ofThoseR Receiving Chairmanships
in the House.
WASHINGTON, Dec. A.-According to
Speaker Crisp's list of committees, the
following is a list of the most important
chairmanships:
Ways and Means-Springer.
Elections-O'Ferrall, Virginia.
Observation-Disclosures.
Coinage, Weights and Measures-Bland,
Banking and Currency-Bacon.
.ludiciary-Culberson
Pacific Railroads-Riley.
Levees and Improvements of the Missis-
sippi River-Robinson.
Interstate and Foreign Commerce.
Mills.
Rivers II Observation-Disclosures.
Foreign Afiairs-J. II. Blount.
Military Aflairs-Outhwaite.
Merchant Marine aud Observation-Disclosures.
Agriculture-Hatch.
Pensious-Wilson.
Naval .Affairs-Herbert.
Postoffices and Observation-Disclosures.
Public Lands-McRae.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1892-01-01
Merit Will Govern Promotions.

WASHINGTON, d. c., Dec. &c -Pur.
suant to the directions embraced in a
letter from the president to the head Of
each department dated Dec. i, 1891, the
secretary of the treasury has completed
a plan witch will take effect January LIST,
under which all promotions in the
treasury department will hereafter be
made on a basis Of merit only and as the
result of competitive examinations.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1892-01-01
Sioux Soldiers at Fort Omaha.

OMAHA, Dec. rs. Company 1, Second
infantry, composed of forty-six Ogalalla
Sioux, accompanied by ten squaws and
twenty-five pappooses, has arrived in
Omaha from Pine Ridge agency. The
company has been recruited by Lieuten-
ant Pickering and will be stationed for
the present at Fort Omaha, in order to
have the Indians removed from every
thing that would call to mind their old
tribal relations.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1892-01-01
Discovered q Hidden Fortune.

DEARBORN, Mich, Dec. 90. John
Flynn, an eccentric farmer Of Dearborn
township, died last month. A mortgage
foreclosure followed and creditors took
his poor little farm. In tearing down
the old log house which Flynn had occu-
pied twenty-five years as a bachelor, the
workmen discovered $1,000 in bills be-
tween the logs, and nearly $1,000 in
gold under the floor. His last relative,
SO far as is known, diea here ten years
ago, and his old housekeeper could
throw no light upon the hidden treasure.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1892-01-01

Representative johnson Entertains.
WASHINGTON, D. c.. Dec. 21.-[Special]
Representative and Mrs M. N. johnson
entertained the North Dakota Republi-
can association of the District of Colum-
bia last Saturday evening, the occasion
being the regular monthly meeting. MI.
Fred bennett, private secretary of Sen
ator HaDsbrough, and Mr.. G. G. Bows
field, correspondent Of the Minneapolis
Tribune, were tlecteu members, and ap-
~plication for membership were made by
Mr.. F. L. Harrigs, of Grand Forks, Mr..
Nathan Miller, of Bismarck, MI. G. S.
Sloan of Fargo, and Mr.. A. S. Snyder,
of Grafton. The membership Of the as
sociation now numbers about thirty. The
executive committee was instructed to
inquire into the status, with respect to
citizenship, of all persons accredited to
North Dakota in the federal service who
have not united with the association,
The report of the committee will be
awaited with interest. as a. few imposi.
tions are suspected. At future meetings
the order of business will be
followed with literary selections, debates
On the live issues of the day, and a com.
mittee was appointed to arrange the
program for the next meeting.
The president of the association then
outlined the plan Of a recent organiza-
ton known as the National Auxiliary Of
Republican State associations composed
of the presidents of the various state as.
sociations and of one other accredited
representative from each club. The
plan was indersed by the association
and MI. F. A. Debring was elected ite
representative. MI. Bushley has been
elected treasurer of the National Auxil-
larry association.
It is believed that headquarters will
be secured for the several state associa-
ton where papers from the states will
be kept on file accessible at all times to
the members and visitors from the
states. $500
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1892-01-01
Three Men Lynched

MOBILE, Ala, Dec. pa special from
Butler says that, while tie sheriff and
his posse were taking the outlaw, Sims,
and his companions to Jail, the party
was attacked by a large band of we'll
armed citizens, who seized Bob Sims,
Thos. Savage and his son, d lad of 10
years, and hanged them to trees zeal by.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1892-01-01
A New lliancc Paper.

LARIMcRE, Dec. 24.-Tbe state farmers
alliance have completed arrangements
for the establishment of a strictly al
lance paper, probably at Grand Forks.
1t was unanimously decided to erect an
elevator at Duluth or West Superior for
the purpose of storing grain.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1892-01-01

KEoKUK, Ia, Dec. 23.-Articles of in
corporation have been sent to the re-
corde:s of Hancock, Macomb and Full
ton counties, Illinois, ard to the secre-
tary of state Of Iowa, Of the Chicago,
Keokuk and Southwestern railway, a
company formed. it is claimed, for the
purpose Of building road from Ha-
wanna, Ills. through fhis city to Kanssa'
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1892-01-01
Under Military ,,uri.dictIo ON.

PIERRE, S. D.. Dec. 23.-The cd
mandant at Fort Sully will .herea1
have jurisdiction yer Stanley Islands
the survey of the Sully reservation
from a certain point to a certain poin
on the east bank of the Missouri rive
at low water mark. This takes in Star
ley Island and all %depradators now the
will have to look out.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1892-01-01
Fatal Wire At hat:anOOra.

CHATTANOOGA. Tenn, Dec. 26.--Fire
destroyed the immense retail dry goods
house of ID. T. Loveman & Co. There
were 100 girls employed in the store.
One woman was killed by jumping from
a window, and it is rumored that twelve
girls are buried in the ruins.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1892-01-01
Fire ut Evanston.

EVANSTON, ILL.,, Dec. 26.-A fierce fire
is raging hero. A hotel and many dwell
lipgs were destroyed aud the flames are
beyond control.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1892-01-01
The ulan sugar Crop.

HAVANA, Dec. o. A statement is
sued by Hidalgo Il Co, sugar merchants
OF this city, shows that the last sugar
crop on the island amounts to Sl5,5l6
tons.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1892-01-01

ELLENDALE, N. D., Dec. 24.-The
Farmers and Merchants state bank as
signed to-day. Faith in the bank has
been at q low ebb and deposits are not
large.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1892-01-01
Many Deaths From Grippe.

NEW York, Dec. 24.-There were
Twelve deaths from la grippe to-day in
this city.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1892-01-01
Democratic Flop on the Tariff.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. 26.-That the
democratic party has taken II complete
''about face action concerning the tariff
was manifested this morning. Mr.
Springer, of illinois, has appointed Major
j. M. Carson, correspondent of the Phil
adelphia Ledger, to BIZ clerk of the COM
mittee on ways and means. Major Car
sou is an encyclopedia of protection
ideas and history. He was clerk to the
committee Of ways and means during the
last congress having received his appoint
ment from Major Mckinley. He was
largely instrumental in framing the Nc
Kinley bill and is radical high tariff
republican. His appointment as clerk of
the committee on ways and means is an
acknowledgement of the backdown of
the democratic party from it's ultra free
trade principles, as heretofore announced
by such apostles rs Morrison, Carlisle
and Mills.
Whom Mr.. Springer was asked if he
knew the significance of M +jor Carsou's
appointment, he smilipgly replied: eyes;
/ know exactly what [ am about This
means a black eye for free trade. It
means an official spurning Of Grover
Cleveland's free trade message of Deem
Der. 1887. 1t can protection with rec
iprocity. It means a democratic somer-
sault from a free trade springboard clear
over into the republican camp. 1t is a
repetition of democratic history in for.
saking its dearest principles and az.
knowledging that latter all the re-
publican party was right"
The San Francisco in Port.
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 23.-The cruiser
San Francisco arrived here from Mare
island. When she will sail is still un-
certain. 1t will not be until the steamer
J 1owai arrives on Thursday from
lolulu, with advices from the
.arleston. The San Francisco has
8 Jres and ammunition for the Charles
ton, which will be transferred here or
at San Diego. She also carries ammuni-
ton for the Boston and Yorktown.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1892-01-01

A Chicago Opinfou
CHIcAeo, Dec 26IheT ribpph says
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1892-08-18
rmple,men.. o. rrsnehwomen.

II Is not at all unlikely that the Jealousy
Or the downright aversion shown by the
French medical students TO female compe-
tition arises from that curious social con-
servatisrn which prevails among a nation
who rarely miss the opportunity 70 pro
claim themselves the most democratic peo-
pie in Europe. There have always been
great many crafts and employments open
10 Frenchwomen from which English
women were, until a very recent period,
almost entirely debarred. From time I'M
memorial in Paris aud other large French
towns the shopkeeper's wife has OBLIGATED
a. his bookkeeper and cashier, and very
often late at night, while monsieur IS play
ing dominoes or billiards. or enjoying his
cigar and his book at his favorite cafe.
madame IS painfully balancing her books
behind the counter Of the deserted but
still brilliantly III shop.
Women, again. in France have an almost
entire monopoly in selling newspapers az
the kiosques, OF in keeping 'bureaux de
tabac.~ They may also practice art, with
out let or hindrance, and they may attain,
if they have the talent and the capacity,
bright smfnence as painters, sculptors, en-
oravers or draftswomen in black and
white: but the Academy Of Fine Arts per
sistently sets its face against the admls-
sion Of lady members, although, as Nine
Leon Bertaux. the president OF the Union
Of Feminine Artists, has pointed out, there
were in the last century two lady acade
mieians-Mme. Terbursch and the renown
ed portrait painter. Nine. Nigee-Lebrun--
London Telegraph.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1892-08-18
The vanderbilt whip.

The Vanderbilt family owns valuable
whip. It was presented 70 the late ". n
vanderbilt Tie design was made by ritz
Kaldenburz. the sculptor, at cost o.
- 900. The whip and ivory stock, before
any carving was done. cost $50 IL =
seven feet long. Above the stock the whip
IS made OF solid whalebone, then worth
three dollars per pound, now scarce &C ten
dollars Over this solid whaieDone IS the
finest Branding 81 split tapered whalehone
ever attempted
The braidiug Of the whip and the max
ing 81 the snapper occupied one whole
month. The ca-e for the whip cost slu9-
The handle of the whip Is Of the purest
ivory. Il inches long and ~ inches thick
4, tie butt end, which is an ornamental
capital. from which a floral pattern ema-
nafes. emblenatia Of power. truth and per
petnitv. which eneircies four panels IN
each panel Is a wonderful piece o. carving,
on one side a locomotive aud train OF
cars. on the ether a steamboat, sylnooiiz-
inu the foundation o. Cornelius NaAeer-
bits great achievements.
on tie third and fourth panels are the
achievements Of " II. Vanderbilt genius
-she Grand Central railroad depot on
5ne. aud Oh the other himself in buggy
irving his celebrated fast horses on the
road. on the aud Of the handle TWO por.
trait busts ia high relief OF Cornelius ana
" IL Observation-Disclosures and son. The
whip i sacredly kept in a glass case
among the art treasures Of the NanderuIlI
gallery. aud in future generations will %
treasured a. work Of art, even though II
Is only a whip. Jewellers Review.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1892-08-18
what the Eyes Denote.

One can always trust the gray. full orb
that looks clearly out from under lashes
long and straight. The gray eye with
curling lashes Is a certain sign Of frivo-
lous nature. while small. oval, brown
optic. with fiecks of contrasting color near
the pupil. indicates a highly nervous tenn
permanent with literary tendencies. This
eve Is always oyershadowed by sadness
when in repcse, and is such a one as many
poets and painters have possessed.
Large, liquid black eyes denote sympa-
thetic nature easily moved, but with no
great depth Of feeling. Eyes of whatever
hue. if set close together, tell to the world
that their owner is not TO be trusted Be
ware the shifting glance-it threatens
danger. A full, dark blue eye is the very
type Of honest intention and resolute pur-
pose, vet light, watery one betrays
weak. vacillating nature, easily influenced
for good orevil. but more often tending
toward the latter rather than the former
course. The eye Of keen perception and
rare ability IS the deep brown, with no
melIowness. but look on its surface as Of
high polish
This eve reads you through and through
and is the index of nature calculating
cold and hard in business dealing, yet
stanch and true in its friendships.-Phil-
adelphia Times.