Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1893-05-26

rise to considerable excitement until it
was discovered that an overloaded stove
and a cigarette were responsible.
Over at Eppinger's Tuesday, was
being displayed the mummiied remains
of a mermaid-genuine-the only one
extant-fresh from Japanese waters.
While it is probably a manufactured ar
tlcle, it is a good piece of work, never
theless.
The Bicycle club had it's first run last
Wednesday and took a spin about the
city. One or two minor accidents, or
incidents, rather, occurred, but withal
the club had a pleasant ride. Welnes-
day evening of each week has been fixed
for runs
Minneapolis Tribune: Mrs. E. G. D.
Shortridge, wife of the independent gov
ernor Of North Dakota, and Mrs. A. w.
Porter. wife of the state auditor, who
rode into Office on the wave of granger
disaffection last fall, are at the West.
The ladies are en- route to the Worlds
Fair.
The Michael T. O'Connor case was
called in justice court at the appointed
time Friday, and everything was in
readiness for trial on the part of the de-
Tense. Attorney General Standish, the
prosecuting officer, failed to materialize,
however, and the defendant, Flynn, was
discharged.
Along with the increased passenger
train service which will go into effect on
the Northern Pacific this month, the new
time card will also permit an extension
of the mail service. The order for double
service to Forsythe has been received,
and postal clerks are busy preparing for
the new a rangement.
Secretary of War Lamont has ordered
the discharge from the service of the
following named Sioux Indians belong
ing to Company 1,22d infantry, stationed
at Fort Yates: Privates Count, Knock
Rundown, Holy Bear, Elk and Charles
Red Fox. 1t is understood that this
company is to be disbanded entirely
soon.
jamestown Alert: Hon. Alex Hughes,
of Bismarck, who has promised to de-
liver the Memorial day address in James.
town this year, served through the wal
as a member of the famous Wisconsin
"iron brigade" He has the reputation
of being a good speaker, and will add in
terest to the observance of the day by
the local G. A. r. post.
The following from the st. Paul Globe
is of local interest: Alice Elizabeth
Barclay asks for a decree of divorce
from Charles E. Barclay, the custody of
their child and for alimony. They were
married at st. Paul April %, 1891. The
husband is accused of repeated acts of
infdelity. He is an employee of the
Northern Pacific railroad.
1ankton Journal: Work on the gov
eminent steamers Josephine and Man
dan is rapidly progressing, the force
having been increased, and they will be
ready to launch as soon as the June rise
is at it's height. The Mandan's hull is
entirely constructed of steel plates and
ribs, lao feet in length. She will be able
to handle the largest possible snag with
ease.
jamestown Alert: Superintendent
Wilson stated yesterday that the new
through train would be put on Sunday
next, although there is a "s%witchman's
report" that the time has again been
postponed. AS far as the officials here
are informed the train will be put on.
Extra sleepers have been going west for
several days to make up the east bound
trains.
Wells L%ounsberry, a son of Colonel
Lounsberry, and we'll known in Bis
marck, was injured in a wreck near ST..
Cloud, Mimi, Tuesday morning. He
was asleep in his car when his train COL
lided with a freight, and he was wedged
in so tightly that he had to be chopped
out with axes in order to save him. His
injuries consist of a scalp wound, cash
on the forehead and some bruises.
The TRIBUNE is in receipt Of the an.
nouncement of the annual meeting of
the North Dakota Medical association
at jamestown, May 25th, and the pro.
gram Of addresses az arranged. The
program consists of papers to be pre-
sented by the leading physicians of the
state, Doctors Harcourt and j. E..
Rankin will present cases to the asso-
citation. All physicians are invited to
attend the meeting.
One of the ~pleasantest social events of
the week was the surprise party given
Mrs. E. E. Morris by her friends Friday
evening. The occasion was a complete
surprise, and despite the inclemency of
the weather q number Of couples were
present to enjoy it. The Bismarck band
was in attendance and contributed to