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Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1893-01-13

THERE was bitter, very bitter opposi-
ton to MI. johnson for the senate three
years ago. There was money spent in
the primaries and in work at the polls to
elect men who would not support him
for the senate because, as county attor.
ney of Nelson county, he had commenced
a large number Of suits against the
Great Northern Railroad company on
account OF their trains failing to whistle
at a prairie crossing near his home; he
had caused the arrest Of section men for
working near his home on Sunday. He
had commenced suit against the COM.
pany for $4,000 damages for being put
off the cars when trying to ride on a
ticket not good for the passage he was
trying to make. The company had i'm.
portant interests contested by the North
ern Pacific. They we're in conflict with
settlers, and they desired the right of
way through Indian reservations. and
they did not want an unreasonable man
in position to make them trouble. John
son had proven himself unreasonable.
All of his cry about bribery comes from
that opposition, and from the practical
jokes played upon him by some of the
third house people. It is no credit to
him to come back to the state to air his
personal dissppointments. Mr.. johnson,
who has left his post in Washington,
does not come to Bismarck as a candi-
date, but to instruct the members how
to vote. He comes as the keeper of the
consciences of the members, and assumes
that but for his protection they are in
danger of falling IN hidden pitfalls. Mr..
johnson has been honored by this state
and if he ever had a just grievance he
has been twice vin1icated. He will COM
NIT a great folly if he comes to Bis
marck and attempts or assum es q dicta.
torship-party or personal.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1893-01-13

The senate did right to take action in
relation to the gross libels which are be-
ing published in relation to members of
the legislature in connection with the
senatorial matter. The insinuation that
this candidate can be elected because he
has money OF that that one cannot be-
cause he has none, is an insult to the
members and a reproach to the state.
One would think to read the illusions of
some of the scribblers-probably who
never saw a senatorial election-that
about every other member stands about
the hotel lobbies with his hand behind
his back soliciting brides, as courtesans
solicit the attention of passers-by. This
senatorial campaign has so far been free
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1893-01-13
An ELOQUENT Obituary.

The Grand Rapids, (Mich.) Herald of
the LIST inst, contains the following touch
ing obituary anent the suicide of w. r.
Maze:
He was sick. 1t was an unequal strug-
gle; NO man ever yet fought it to the end
and won. The v -powering mastery of
a subtle disease swept away his will and
ne became a creature of impulse, as help
less to stay the resistless craving of an ap-
petite as the merest bubble to check the
impetuouS rush Of the torrent. Not q slave
to himself; for lie had the physical power
to sacrifice his right eye to save him from
tossed with every shifting within; for he
had a mind as virile rs the staunchest.
Not a social %Outcast; for noble hearted
friends stopped to lift him up and make
him a man among men. He was a help
less invalid. His will was palsied. He
was a prey to a communicating, insati-
able, heartless. 1t were a waste Of
self-assertion or strength of will. He
was not a weak. wicked, w,lful wanton
He was sick. The disease that
held him in shackles was as insidiOus and
i.satiable as the most malignant malady
When the canker had run its course the
helpless victim stood wavering on the
brink OF irresOiution. Ahead of him he
saw only the sprctres Of delirium he could
not conquer. He had made a noble fight,
but when victory was nearest, a trembling
hand and broken resolve rekindled the dor
mant flame and he was caught in the hOlo-
caust OF despair. 1t were c0wardly to flee
before the advance of physical disease
but this man surveyed the ruin of the past
anticipated the wreck OF the future, and
finding no escape from the tain: of the one
nor the penalty of the other. was brave
enough to end it all. His disease attlicts
thousands. In some forms it is durable.
In Others u%nyielding and deadly. Ills was
the incurable form. Had he ended his life
to escape death from leprosy or other ply
steal diseases his act would be esteemed a
hero's martyrdom. But his disease was of
body, mind and soul. Strange obituary,
this? Not more strange than the sad and
mournfmi sui"iae of noble, generous, be-
loved William r. MOZe,
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1893-01-13
MIR. CAsHEL's amendment to the con-

Mr.. CAsHEL's amendment to the con-
stitution provides that the state school
fund may be invested in county and mu-
nicipal bonds of the counties and cities
of the state. That is good. The consti-
tuition now allows the investment in
farm mortgages. Why not provide for
t%wenty-year loans to persons actually
living on and c%ultivating their farms at
8 per cent. interest. 2 per cent. of which
shall go into a sinking fund and go, to-
gether with the interest thereon, toward
reducing the principal. At the end of
twenty years the debt would be practic-
ally paid aud the home clear of debt in
stead OF going into the hands of the
usurer, as is now the almost certain re-
suit of a mortgage on the home. The
state would realize 6 per cent. on it's
funds instead of 4, as now, and one would
have something to hope for. Besides
the tendency would be to make popula-
ton more stable and encourages men to
beautify and improve their homes.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1893-01-13
The State Electors.

In accordance with the law governing
the duties of presidential electors and
regulating their time and place OF meeting.
the three men who have been chosen fn
vote for the several presidential candi-
dates, Messrs. Wamberg, kondesvedt and
Williams met at the capitol at noon Mon
DAY. Their first act was to organize by
tlectlng MIR. ROndesvedt chairman and Mi,
Williams secretary.
They adjourned until afternoon and
theii met and cast each a vote for a presi-
dental candidate. This resulted in 4 vote
for each of the three candidates: Mr.. Wam-
Derg, elected by the republicans, voting
1or HarrisOn, Mr.. Il ,ndesvedt for Cleve.
land, and MIR. Williams for the pOpulistic
candidate, Weaver.
When it came to the selection of a
messenger to carry the returns Il Wash
.ngtOn: however, there was q deadlock.
mr.. Williams wanted to go himself, and
voted accordingly. MI. ROndesvedt thought
j.. W.. Cape Ot HankinsOn to be just the
man, and SO voted. MIR. Wamberg was of
I'le opinion that }. II. Clark of Mandan, de.
1eated republican electOr, was a suitable
person to carry the returns, and he cast his
vote accordingly. TWenty-s ix ballots were
takrin without change from the above.
Williams voting for himself each time. and
tle electors then adjourned until to-day,
Wnen they Will endeavOr to arrive at an
"steelhehC upon SOME one person.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1893-01-13

SENATOR DAYS bill, requiring the
full amount Of insurance to be paid in
case of total loss, seems like a good one
on it's face, but it will meet with bitter
opposition from those acquainted with
insurance matters. Over-insurance is
often resorted to by dishonest persons
who sometimes encourage incendiary
fires endangering other property. The
companies pay the full amount Of loss
where the property is not o%ver-insured.
Where it is they contest and puy only a
proper proportion. The bill, though
seemingly fair, is really d dangerous
one. His proposition to tax merchants.
dealers in stock, ETC., on the average
amount of their sales, is a step in the
right direction.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1893-01-13

AN unusual number of important bills
have already been introduced, and the
indications are that there will be Il great
deal of excellent Legislation this winter.
Among those in which the people will be
deeply Interested is tho II by Mr.. Nc
Lean, being the bennett bill with uucon-
stitutional features eliminated, the
bills reducing the rate of interest to 10
per cent, the exemption to $3.50, repeal
ing the 5000 exemption from taxation,
requiring the deposit Of state and county
funds in banks, etc. And then there are
the usual railroad bills and many
others to follow. The railroad lobby
will certainly have business enough to
attend to during the session.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1893-01-13

The bill in relation to text books, in
troduced by Representative Strom, is
the Iowa law. Mr.. Strom does no.
contend that this law is perfect, but be-
lieves it has some merit, and that some
of its provisions should be incorporated
in a new text book law for North Da.
kota. Representative Strom is in favor
of uniform text books, but is undecided
as to whether it should be state or
county uniformity. He is also unde-
cided as to the policy of free text books.
The problem of looking after the books
in each district would be a serious one,
and unless a careful record was kept
there would be many los ses and much
extravaganza.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1893-01-13
SOME of the members of the legislature

SOME of the members of the legislature
seem to think that the anti.option bill
exacts a license of $1,000 and 10 cents
per bushel from men who buy the farm
ers products. 1t is not true. It fixes
that fee and that percentage on dealers
in options-on those who offer millions
of bushels of wheat for sale when they
have none and never expect to have any.
1t is intended to drive dealers in options,
out OF business, but not competition
among buyers. 1t is intended to re-
strict the transactions to actual pro-
ducts.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1893-01-13
MIR. JOHNSON INTERVIEWED.

A TRIBUNE representative interviewed
Congressman Johnson, who arrived from
Washington Tuesday morning. In re-
Spouse to the question, What shall I
say of your visit to Bismarck at this
time," he said: IL come to attend the
reunion of the members of the constitu-
tional convention and renew my &C.
qualntance with the republicans of the
state and to meet the young men in the
politics of the state who will be in at
tendance during the legislative session,
many of whom have not heretofore
taken an active part in state affairs. You
can say most emphatlcally that I am not
a candidate for the senate and have not
come to seek to influence any member.
I take pride in the fact that while my
friends have always been loyal to me I
have never dictated TO them"
"What OF those dispatches which have
come from W%ashington?"
Most of them misrepresent me. 1
I did say, I am a republican and hope
to see a republican elected. but would
prefer to see an independent OF demo-
Graf elected than to see bribery resorted
to- but l mean no reflection IN any
candidate for the position"
Did you mean to imply the senator
was elected through bribery or likely to
be reelected by such means?"
NO sir. l had no reference to any
person. I referred to a principle. I come
here not only as stated, to renew my &C.
q%uaintance, but to assure the senaor, when
elected, of my earnest desire to CO.
operate and work in harmony with him
for the good of the party and the state"
Gan you not work in harmony with
Senator Casey?"
II had not been able to reach that
understanding with him that I desired.
but I have no fears on that score should
he be reelected, and I feel we'll repaid
for coming for l can cooperate with any
of the men who have been mentioned as
candidates. I see lam spoken of in the
press dispatches as a disappointed man.
If I am disappointed, where can you
find a gratified man? I have had
two splendid endorsements by the
people and L can we'll afford
to step dow1 and out of politics salts
fed at the end of my term. even if 1 am
not further honored by the people of the
state, I I'M not disappointed, I am not
dissatisfied, I harbor no Ill will toward
any one because of my defeat three years
ago. I only ask for the hearty cooperation
of the senator during my term. I want
two years of peace
Mr.. Johnson further stated that he
took pride in his republication, and that
he had heard no talk from any republi-
can during the day that indicated Il dis
position to bolt a cancus should one be
determined upon. He certainly did not
intend to interfere in any manner with
the election of senator.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1893-01-13

THE object of Mr.. Pierce's bill re-
pealing section 4 of the usury law, is to
allow the commissions of agents to be
added to the face of the mortgage. Sup.
pose the interest agreed upon is 7 per
ceut. and a commission Of 3 per cent. 1t
will allow the 3 per cent. to be added to
the face of the mortgage, or to be de-
Quoted from it as may be agreed upon,
ard save annoyance in the settlement OF
accounts with the purchasers of the
mortgage. Besides some fearto purchase
Dakota mortgages lest aquestion OF usury
may arise under this provision OF the
law. The bill seems to be all right but,
of course, should be closely scrutinized.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1893-01-13

SENATOR KINTER introduced a bill in
the senate last week which will make it
impossible to import Pinkertons into the
state and swear them in as peace officers
If it becomes a law. It requires a resi-
dence of two months in the state before
one can be employed in that capacity,
and it provides a penalty of imprison-
ment, not exceeding six months, and a
fine not exceeding $1,000 for those who
violate.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1893-01-13

McLEAN's bill regulating warehouse
elevator privileges was recalled from
the committee of the whole yesterday
and referred to the proper committee.
The course of the bill will be watched
with interest as 1t was the veto Of a SIM
liar bill which cost the republicans the
state al the last election. The unconsti-
tutional features, however, have been
eliminated from this bill.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1893-01-13

THE Worlds Fair board have an.
pointed Rhinehold 4 Lopez, artists of
Grand Forks, to prepare paintings and
designs for display in the state building
Mt Chicago. George d. Benson of
jamestown, has been employed to pre-.
pare decorations and designs for the ex-
position building. The plans suggested
are very interesting and creditable to
the state.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1893-01-13

The Minneapolis Journal, editorially,
has the following anent Governor
Burke's message to the legislature, and
comments thus as to his administration:
Large accessions to financial strength
are shown in the increase of banks
under a safe banking law and large de-
posits, of which large percentages be-
long to the farmers. In all departments
Governor Burke shows that North d.
kota has been governed economically
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1893-01-13

GOVERNOR ORDwAY will reach Bis
marck on Thursday or Friday, and will
present before the legislature his CLAIMS
to recognition as %acandidate for senator.
Governor Ordway has done too
much for Bismarck to receive anything
but kind treatment at the hands of Bis
marck people. He has done too much
for this state to be turned from without
giving him a respectful hearing.
Whether it shall be of the substantial
kind given by the people of Ohio to
Colonel Brice of New York, is for the
republicans of the legislature to decide.
There is nothing in the Way of the cleo
ton of Governor Ordway to the senate
if 1t is SO desired. He is of proper age,
a citizen of the United States
and if not now an inhabitant
he will become such on his arrival
Mi. Ordway defines his position as
being an independent republican with
democratic antecedents and opposed 10
republican caucus. He has sent his
compliments to the house through
Speaker Walsh and asks to be heard on
questions affecting the states interests,
and that there may be no misunder.
standing as to how Governor Ordway
stands politically the TRIBUNE last even.
ing received the following card by wire
from the old "war horse himself:
WASHINGTON. D. c., Jan. 9.-Carl Shurz
when secretary Of the interior. nominated
me to President Hayes for governor as an
independent republican of democratic an.
tecedents. l stand upon that designation
as evidenced by public acts since that time
No newspaper has authority to quote me
| otherwise. N. e. ORDwAY.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1893-01-13

Mr.. SrRoM presented an important
bill Wednesday which, with amend
ment, ought to become a law. It pro.
vides for the investment of the perma-
nent school fund in farm mortgages on
twenty years time at 8 per cent. interest,
per cent. to go into a sinking fund
which, together with the interest thereon,
shall 60 to reduce the principal when
SETH fSccent is made. The mortgage to be
subject9q ,payment at the option of the
mortgagor After five years. An amend.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1893-01-13

1T may not be out of place to saw to
the newspaper boys Of the state that the
new executive wonld like to see their
papers, and if they'll agree to sand 'em
he'll agree to read 'em-which ought, to
be pay enough Tor we'uns.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1893-01-13

Nix. LoGAN's bill requiring the use of
Ignite coal in all public buildings of the
state, including county and school build
ings, is a good one. Members can ia
miliarizs themselves with the use of this
coal at Bismarck aud Mandan. 1t is
good enough for any one who knows
how to Use it.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1893-01-13

NEWSPAPER men ought to be in favor
of divers bill compelling insurance
companies to pay full legal rates for
their advertising. Business men and
unfortunate debtors do. Why should
not the prosperous insurance companies?
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1893-01-13

ACCORDING to a Washington special
Senator Gallinger of New Hampshire
doesn't like Ordway and intimates he
used to be corrupt when in the New
Hampshire legislature. Now who can
vouch for Gallinger?
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1893-01-13

LIE ladies' who compose the equal
suffrage association Of Kansas City have
decided that hereafter they will wear
dresses which shall not come within
three inches Of the ground. Ills a pity
the ladies did not regulate the minimum
as we'll as the maximum length of the
dresses, as the rule in it's present am.
biguous condition may lead to great
confusion.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1893-01-13

prevent overflow from an accumulation
of water in bitches along the railroad
right Of way. In Cass county serious
damage has occurred to growing crops
because the water was backed up and
forced out of the bitches by the railroad
embellishments.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1893-01-13

MIR. W1NEMAN is after the county
%treasurers. He see no reason why they
should receive 2 per cent. for collecting
city and school taxes when their salaries
should cover the whole business.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1893-01-13

BoYNToN's proposition for amending
the tax law will do away with the judg-
ment feature, if it becomes a law, and
leave the collection Of delinquent taxes
with the proper collector instead of With
the sheriff, as now.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1893-01-13

Mr.. CAsHEL's bill making more strin-
gent regulations rs to state banks, is
surely a good NJ tits proposed to put
the directors under oath and principal
officers under bond and other wholesome
restraints.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1893-01-13

Our sister. city across the Big Muddy
shouldcome oyer with arms. She has
'opes of building up a divorce industry
similar to that at Sioux Falls, and nov
Representative Wineman proposes to re-
qu;re a residence of one year in the state
before the parties can commence action
instead of three months as now
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1893-01-13

JUDGE J. NJ. CocHRANE has been an
pointed by the supreme court as re.
porter of the decisions of that body
The judge is n of the best equipped
lawyers Of the state and will most credit
ably fill the duties of that Office.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1893-01-13

REPRESENTATIVE W1sHEK has ex-
pressed the belief in the form of a bill
that Mcintosh is big enough, and good
enough and has people enought to entitle
her to a senator and representative.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1893-01-13
The Band Boys, on.

quite a crowd assembled at the Athen-
cum tuesday to enjoy the hop given by
the members of the Capital City band.
Dancing began at a little after 9 O'Clock,
anu from that time all was pleasure in the
merry whirl. The boys had everything
nicely arranged for the comfort ana enjoy
micilt vi those who attended, and the result
inc band were highly pleased, aud received
ea.courasen'en enough financially to try
again when u favorable opportunity offers.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1893-01-13

THE latest report from South Dakota
is to the effect that resubmission will in
all probability carry. And the vets are
in a state of exultation, with things
looking bad for the drys.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1893-01-13

In the old territorial days the fees
paid in to the secretary Of state wal clean
velvet to the secretary, and sometimes
amounted to $4,000 per annum. Things
have changed. Secretary Flittie turned
into the state treasury during his term
the sum of S7,478.55, while his salary
was but $1,000 per annum.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1893-01-13

and conservatively. Governor Burke's
administration has been Il most import
ant one. 1t opened with IL serious In
dian outbreak impending, aud the gov
ernor showed his executive ability by
the intelligent way in which he handled
that m tier"
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1893-01-13

The TRIBUNE is indebted to the Grand
Forks Independent for some of the cuts
Of the now officials contained in a recent
issue.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1893-01-13

THE Buffalo Express. under the man.
agement of Hendersbott & Griffith, is
the latest North Dakota newspaper en-.
terprise.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1893-01-13

Now it is denied by the gossips that
Gal Kingman expects to turn his sena-
torial boom owe to II. T. Miller of Glass;.
II 1t does not come up to his expecta-
tons.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1893-01-13

If any newspaper publisher in North
Dakota does not receive the Daily TR1n-
uNE regularly during the legislative $685.
sion, a line to the TRIBUNE will rectify
the error.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1893-01-13

j. p. LAMB is frequently spoken of by
democrats as a populist worthy of their
support for the United States senate.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1893-01-13

the maintenance and for current and
contingent expenses of the school forthe
deaf the sum of s:34,340.