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Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1893-05-19
Cora strauss Graduating Rectal.

Manning school of oratory last evening
before a small but select audience, says
the Minneapolis Tribune. It was the
graduating recital of Miss Cora NJ.
| Strauss assisted by Miss Georgia A.
Hughes and Miss Maud Kelley, vocalists;
Miss Hayward, accompanist, and DR.. G.
Strachauer, cellist.
A little affair of this kind, while per-
haps of no great general Importance,
has, nevertheless, a deeper significance
than appears on the surface, particularly
to any who may watch the inclination
and value of the amateur and aspiring
reader. 1t is rare, indeed, that a notice
able degree of ability is to be found in
side the average studio, or even a
measure of merit unearthed. The array
of future thespians are to some extent
recruited from these young dramatic
students, many of whom never realize
their real ability, and of whom, alas, too
many more dream ardently of a career
that can never be, because Dame Nature
| has not so QUILTED them; hence it's in.
terest.
This thought is suggested by Miss
Strauss recital. The young lady can
be t~rutbfully said to possess crude
ability, which, although shrouded by
studio methods, that, without disparage.
want 70 tbo 1o%ror frop kba;r coroo,oe,
in treating wildly varying temperaments,
often obscure innate versatility, is none
the less distinct and pronounced. Miss
Strauss has an expressive presence, a
good, full voice that she manages we'll,
though she speaks too rapidly, and an
easy adaptability that is susceptible of
cultivation.
Her program included four selections
three of them brief double numbers
and was we'll calculated to display the
range of her capability. She acquitted
herself skillfully in all save ''The Dutch
mans Serenade," where she made the
mistake Of undertaking dialect. "The
Night Watch" Wilde's "Money Musk
aud "Guido Ferrouti" and Mrs. Burton
Harrison's Behind the Curtain" pre-
coded two excerpts from Shakespeare,
the potion scene of "Romeo and Juliet
and Lady Macbeth's sleep walk. The
last named scene was q credit to an
amateur and elected warm applause.
Part second Of the program consisted
Of posings representing various quaint
ideas and figures from Greek mythology.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1893-05-19
At SHEEPSHBAD BAY,
The Races Yesterday Afternoon
Well Attended, and Betting
Lively Indeed.
T. p. Davis N. p" Wins Out,
and Makes a Record of
2:l8.
Graduating Recital of Cora NJ.
Strauss-Various Items of
Local News.
From Sundays Daily.

From Sundays Daily
some Tall Smashing Of Records.
1t is doubtful whether such records
as were made on the race track in the
3-year.old colt trot yesterday afternoon,
have been often equalled in the annals Of
the turf. The whole floating population
Of the city was on hand to witness the
test of superiority among the three
horses of Z. P. Davis. a. Cressy and
John White. and verify Nancy Hanks
or Maud S would have wept hot and
bitter tears had they witnessed it. The
first heat was an even start, with Davis
bay forging ahead Immediately after the
horses passed the wire. Cressy's "Beat
All" lost her feet almost at the outset,
and by the time her driver had her down
the others were fast disappearing IN the
dim distance. Davis horse, at the
quarter post, a about seventeen
lengths IN the lead, and the lonesomeness
of tue situation induced the driver to
stop until the others caught up. After
waiting several minutes, the ace was
resumed, and after trotting leisurely
along together for a while, the three
horses again were separated by dis.
tances varying from 100 feet to as
many yards, and at the finish the
Davis horse led by too many lengths
to enumerate.
The second heat vas a repetition of
the first with the exception of the fact
that betting vas not so heavy. DAVIS
bay w.n easily, but tue time-keeper in
the excitement neglected to catch the
record. The time was estimated at
about 2:4O-for the half mile.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1893-05-19
Experience OF An Ex-Cha,npion,


Athletes and men who take ordinary
outdoor exercise such as walking, run
ming, bicycle riding, jumping, swimming,
tennis, etc, are often the subjects of
acute troubles. The experience Of an
ex-champion walker will be Of interest to
all who are afflicted. Harry Brooks
writes:
No. 1924, East 9th ST., New York, April
,, 1886.
Numerous statements relative to the
merits of different plasters having been
brought to my attention. I take this
opportunity to state that I have used
Allcock's Porous Plasters,for over twenty
years and prefer them to any other
kind. I would furthermore state that I
was very sick with catarrh of the kid
neys, and attribute my recovery entirely
to Allcock's Porous Plasters.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1893-05-19
More Trouble.


1t is learned from Fargo sources that
notwithstanding the fact that the courts
sustained the hold.over pe~nitentiary and
agricultural college boards, there is a
probability that they will yet be dis.
placed. Governor Shortridge and other
state officers in Fargo made the state
ment that the governor has power to re-
move these members for cause, and that
such removal will be made. There is in
Washington $4,000 to be devoted to i'm
provements to the agricultural college,
that is being held back until the present
difficulty is adjusted.
Even in this we'll informed country ct
ours, a great many people do not know
that there is a substitute for paint and
wall paper On walls and ceilings, other
than the justly unpopular and now al
most obsolete glue and whiting com
pounds, called kalsomines. This sub
stitute is the now world famed Diamond
Wall Finish, made from a cement plaster
base and warranted when used accord
ing to directions, never to fake, scale or
rub off On the clothes. It is the most
sanitary aud beautiful of wall finishes.
Ask Lucas, Beardsley e. Co. for sample
card of tints.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1893-05-19
North Dakota Enterprise

The Mandan Pioneer complains that
North Dakota is not getting into the
Chicago papers through the Worlds Fair
managers of our state department, as it
should, says the North Dakota Capital.
The trouble with North Dakota people
is their extreme modesty which keeps
the attractions and advantages of our
state in the backgrounds. In territorial
days when Alex Mckenzie and "Farmer"
Wallace went to New Orleans with our
exhibit they filled the papers full Of d.
kota territory, and they had the best of
every exhibit for the territory, even If
they had to import it from China. The
editor OF the Fargo Commonwealth re-
lates the incident of his visit incognito
to the North Dakota building at Chicago
which would indicate that Manager
Dickey is not hiding the light of our
productions under a bushel. He says
that while sauntering around in the
building be overheard a man remark to
Mr.. Dickey that he had no idea that
such tall grass as that on exhibition grew
in North Dakota, to which Dickey replied
in a confidential way as follows: "Of
course you have heard of people getting
lost in the billiards. of North Dakota, but
1 want to tell you it is the tall grass
they get lost in," and then Dickey left
him to 20 behind a partition to direct
the grass to be spliced out a little longer.
But what of Farmer" Wallace, who, at
the time of the visit Of Wizards "golden
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1893-05-19
Horses Aerded

For the summer or kept by the year
Horses and bulls for sale for cash O
will trade for cattle.
CAPEHART & WATSON,
Mckenzie. n. y,
The Forrest City times., 1893-04-07
A SPANISH SNUB

Causes the United states War ships
 Newark and Bennington to Depart from
 Havana.
 NEW YORK. April IA special dis patch to the Times from Havana says: The sudden departure of the United States ships Newark and Bennington, owing to the snub administered by the captain general to the American rear admiral, is still a subject of discussion here.
 The Newark and the Bennington ap- pea.ed off the port in company with the Nina and Pinta, the two mod era models of the ancient caravels, which they had escorted across the ocean, and slowed down to await the coming of a port official to advice u admiral where to place his ships. N such officer presented himself, how. ever, and after waiting for some time the ships were anchored in that part of the harbor usually reserved for such vessels.
 Salutes were exchanged with Fort Cabanas and the ships of the Spanish feet, and subsequently, the admiral went ashore and called on the captain general, and it was understood that the captain-general and his staff would return the visit at ! o'clock in the afternoon, and accordingly elaborate preparations were made for their recep- ton on board the Newark. Finally at 6 p. ID. a messenger came out to the Newark to say that the captain general would pay his visit on some other day.
 The understanding here is that the American admiral, feeling the slight which had been put upon him, com manicated at once with the secretary of the navy in Washington, and received orders by cable to proceed at once with hls vessel to Norfolk
The Forrest City times., 1893-04-07
Grief-Stricken Family.

The family of Rev. C. ". Strickland, of Nashville, Howard county, are bowed down with deep grief.
 Three daughters were stricken with pneu' monia. and fingered at the point of death until the other morning when Miss Minnie, who took i'll while attending Ouachita college. Arkadel phia. died It was the intention of the family to bury her the following day but before daylight Miss Della died. II was de termined to bury them together, and they were laid to rest in the same grave. side by side in the cemetery at Nashville. MT. Strickland is the pastor of the Baptist church at Nashville. Everyone sympathizes deeply with him and his family in their sorrow and affiiction
The Forrest City times., 1893-04-07
A DOUBLE TRAGEDY.

Gang or Whitecaps Attack the House
 of George Black, Spauiard, Near
 Fonesboro, Ark.-The Leader of the
 Party, J. w. Metcalf Mortally Wounded
 by Black. and the Latter shot Down
 and Left for Dead-Many Arrests Being
 Made.
 JoNBsBoRo, Ark, April 4.-Jonesboro has been in fever of excitement to- day over the murder of a Spaniard and the killing of prominent man of this city. the leader of gang of white caps, at an early hour Sunday morn- ing George Black, Spaniard, has been living on his farm few miles from Jonesboro. About l o'clock Sun day morning a gang of about 100 whitecaps, headed by J. ". Metcalfe, of this place. went to Blacks residence and demanded that he open the door. Black refused whereupon the gang proceeded to batter down the door. The Spaniard's family be. came terror-stricllen and sought refuge in wardrobe but the head of the family coolly armed him. self with an army musket loaded with sings and disputed the entrance of the ihdI aAliti D. I hC MtlcdlIe stepped in the door he received the load of slugs in the breast just below the right nipple. The gang then dragged their wounded comrade into the yard, and when Black attempted to leave the house he was shot down and left for dead.
 After the whitecaps left. Black crawled to the public road few hun- dred yards away, where he was found in dying condition by party of ne- groes.
 When the news of the tragedy reached Jonesboro the sheriff organ ized posse and started in pursuit of the whitecaps. Metcalf was soon found and placed in the railway hos pital, where he died Sunday night.
 Black fingered until Sunday after noon, when he died. He made a sworn statement in which he testified that he recognized Metcalf, but could not iden. tify the others, as they were all masked. Metcalf refused to make any statement further than that Black was not the man they were after.
 The sheriff made eight arrests Sun. day night and eight yesterday on sus. picion of being implicated in Black murder. Several parties are wei known about town and their arrest has ereat ted sensa ton.
The Forrest City times., 1893-04-07
Looks Like Hes the Man.

Officers telegraphed from Butte, Mont, on the 2d. that they would leave thss evening for Arkansas with Hickey the alleged murderer of Clayton.
 Sheriff White who went after Hickey tele- graphed further information: Find the evi- dence against Hickey good. He is a man of bad reputation about 30 years old. five feet seven inches tall. light complexion, light hair, red mustache. light blue eyes. has rather down. ward look, weighs no to l45 pounds. The testi- mony will show that he and this man here and one other hired conveyance at a livery stable in Conway and drove to Plummervlle on the night of the assassination and Hickey and one of the parties slipped up to the house and murdered Clayton. The witness claims that they got S2 100 for the job. If this witness here produces the parties he claims he will corroborate his statement. there is no doubt but what they have the right man. The witness is we'll acquainted in Little Rock, but Is asked not to give his name"
The Forrest City times., 1893-04-07
A Wonderful Institution-A Great Record

The State Treasurer has received from Geo. Tiles, state general agent of the Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York. S3 422. 10 as taxes on the company's business in Arkansas for 1892. This grand old company received in premiums in this state lastyear s2Sl,- ITS, and returned to it's policy holders here SEGA, 465, besides assuming new as surance amounting to S1, 596, Ss1. All the other life companies doing business in this state combined, received only s274, S5S in premiums The gross assets of the Mutual Life on January ex- ceeded SITS. 900. 900, or an amount near ly equal to the total assessed valuation of the real and personal property of Arkansas.
The Forrest City times., 1893-04-07
Rev. Buchanan Indicted.

Rev. s. II. Buchanan has been in- dicted by the Pulaski county grand jury.
 He is the Cumberland Presbyterian minister charged with embedding funds belonging to the state while acting as treasurer of the Ar kansas Insane asylum. He was arrested upon bench warrant issued by Judge Lea at his home in Clarksville the other day His bond was fixed at Sl00O0 While friends were en- deavoring to secure bail. Dr. Buchanan was kept under the surveillance of the sherin till 12:30 o'clock, when he was placed in the county iail where he remained till 6:30 o'clock at which hour bail was given. indorsed by C. E. Moore and Joseph Stalcup. The indictment charges him with embedding 5000 He will be tried at the present term of the Pulaski circuit court.
The Forrest City times., 1893-04-07
ARKANSAS STATE NEWS.
Made an Important Capture.


 The following telegram was sent rom Decatur, H., on the 4th.
 Yesterday afternoon the Decatur police made ah important arrest. earning a cash reward of f.oo In March, 1891. Nim Shepherd and Harry shepherd brothers, while drunk had a fight "lth Wm. Wright in Rogers. Ark Wright had warrant issued for the arrest of the Shepherd orothers Who had fed to the home of their sis ter near the mountains. Wright and Constable Dalton visited the cabin in the night and found the brothers in bed. Knowing that they were desperate characters, the constable fired through the door but the bullet went wlia. The brothers, who had their Win chester rifles hanging over their heads immediately returned the fire and Dalton and Wright were killed. The brothers fled fol- lowed by posse of citizens. The murderers attempted to board freight train Nm Shep- nerd was caught. but Harry was shot dead Nm was put in jail at Bentonyille and he es- caped four months later. Since then he has been wanderer. Years ago the Shepherds lived near Oakley, in this (dacon) county and Nm came back here. He was betrayed by 8 companion. Shepherd was arrested while he was dlckering with q eobler about mending a par Of shoes. He made no resistance when arrested and confessed his guilt. He said he would get even with the man who gave him away. Frank Shepherd is the father of the prisoner He lives at keithsburg, Ark.
The Forrest City times., 1893-04-07
Bad Fire at Walnut Ridge.

Fire was discovered in the third story of the Star hotel, at Walnut Ridge, at o'clock the other morning.
 Sorapidly did the flames reach downward that in less than ten minutes after discovery. the entire building was ablaze woman in the second floor had aclose call for her life In room on the same floor slept two Irish la borers. They got downstairs all right but one Of them young man named Fitzgerald learn ing that the 7-year-old son of Landlord David son was in the second story rushed back into the building to save the child He never came out. A few minutes after going in he was seen at the window with the child in his arms. Just then the walls fell in. A few feet from that spot the charred bodies of a man and boy were found.
 A young man named James Turner distin- guished himself by his cool deeds of bravery. A commercial traveller feet and legs were so badly burned that it is feared he will die.
 The Aames spread north. and by the time the fire was checlied one block and a half of the business houses were mass Of smodering em- bers. The total loss in stock and buildings is estimated at sl25.OO0.
 The principal losers in stocks of goods are the following:
 w. A. Scott. saloon sGO0
 J. w. X A. C. Phelps. flour S1 800
 L Less. Star hotel building, Sl0090
 Davidson. lessee. S40OO.
 H. Aridt. general merchandise, Sl2,0p0
 S. C. DoweIl. Sl 00J.
 Wm. Fender S Cc., Si2 000
 NJ. Rankin. S30g).
 Sexton X Andrews. S6 900.
 J. E. Hooker. S2.09).
 The insurance will not cover one.fourth the loss.
The Forrest City times., 1893-04-07
AMERICAN lASORERS

Must Cease Their Complaints About
 Canadian Competition in the Border
 Towns Under Late Ruling of the
 Treasury Department Construing the
 Alien Contract Labor Law.
 SU~EHsIoN BRIDGE, N. Y., April A. A decision. rendered by Collector J. J. Low, of this city, bids fair to termin- ate the bitter rivalry that has existed for years between the laborers on the American side of the river and those on the Canadian side. It costs much less to live in Canada than in the United States; consequently the workmen across the border have had an advan- tage over the Americans. Finally an adjustment has been brought about by Maj. Lows interpretation of the contract labor law as advised by Secretary Carlisle, which, he thinks relates to contracts made n a foreign country only. Ae- cording to this reading of the law, contract made in the United States, al though made with foreigner, is not prohibited by any existing law. The collector says he has no authority to close the gates against foreign labor CTS; hence the laborers on thisSide will nave to retire with their complaints. The customs collectors have only lately been Invested with the powers to ad- Just immigration and alien labor troubles. and Collector Low is now or derlng the disposition of scores of com plalnts that have been entered by do- nestle laborers.
The Forrest City times., 1893-04-07

Brings seomfort and improvement and tends to personal enjoyment when rightly used. The many, who live bet ter than others and enjoy life more, with less expenditure, by moro promptly adapting the worlds best products to the needs of physical being, will attest the value to health of the pure liquid laxative principles embraced in ths remedy, Syrup of Figs.
 Its excellence IS due to its presenting fn the form most acceptable and pleas ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly beneficial properties of perfect lax etive; effectually cleansing the system dispelling colds, headaches and fevers and permanently curing constipation. It has given satisfaction to millions and met with the approval of the medical profession because it acts on the Kid neys, Liver and Bowels without weaken ing them and it is perfectly free from every objectionable substance.
 Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug gists in soc and q bottles, but it is man ufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co. only, whose name is printed on every package, also the name, Syrup of Figs, and being we'll informed, you will not accept any substitute if offered.
The Forrest City times., 1893-04-07
Given Five Years.
Arkansas

The murder case of John Poindexter, on trial in the Pulaski circuit court, was given to the jury the other morn inc. Tn few minutes verdict of guilty and assessing the punishment at five years was returned.
The Forrest City times., 1893-04-07
MISCELLANEOUS

MISCELLANEOUS. Hoyles' Rules of Games. Poker Chips, Dice, Rubber Bands, Lead Pencils with Erasers, 3 for 5c. Slate Pencils, 5c. per box. Fancy.
 Scrap Book Pictures. Ink and Pencil Erasers, 5 cents.
 Pencil Erasers, 10c. Cork Penholders, l0c., the best in
 the world.
 Falcon and American Pen Points. School Cravon, cold, 6 in box, 10c. GOLD, SILVER AND TISSUE PAPER. Pocket Pencil Compass, 15c. Letter Boxes for Business Men.
 Visiting Cards. Papcterio in great variety, 10c up. Legal. Foolscap and Note Paper. Blank Books, Weekly and Month.
 ly lime Books.
 WOOD GLOSS, 25 CENTS. Will make Furniture look like new We solicit your patronage,
 LANDVOlGT & VADAKIN.
 Forrest City. Ark.
The Newtown bee., 1893-06-23
JOHN G. ROWLAND.
405 Main St .

hill, has farm of about 230 acres, which he works. He goes to Waterbury with produce every week, carrying down eggs, butter and produce. On some trips he takes down 100 dozen of eggs. MT Slough ton breeds Eorses to some extent, having horses with Hambletonian and Jefferson stock in their veins. His dairy consists of from 15 to 20 head of cattle.
 Fred il. Thompson has put up new spring house for his milk.
 Fred Jackson has had his house paint ed. Edward Crane did the work.
 L. w. Bennett, who is employed in the store, has built a piazza on the south siGe of his house.
 Franz Krchabe: ger, the market man in the center, keeps two teams on the road. He peddlos through bethlehem, Morris, East Morris and West Morris and has good trade.
The Newtown bee., 1893-06-23
NEW MILFORD.
WEIGHTY MATTERS OF JUSTICE.

WElGHTG MATTERS OF JUSTICE.
 The justice court has been full of bus mess the past week. Friday night Thom- as Bradley, Edward Stuart and Charles Burke were brought before Justice Levy charged with being tramps and evading railroad fare and were fined $5 each and costs. They will add to the number of guests summering at Litchtield. Satur- day night the case of State vs AlonZo Monroe was nolled by the grand juror. Monday morning, Edward Ballard was charged with assault, fined $l and costs and appealed. In the case of Cox vs. Oviatt, judgement rendered for plaintiff, $20. 0.63 and costs. Monday afternoon, A. H. Jennings, assault, demurred to com plaint, demurrer overruled and appeal taken. Tomorrow, Saturday, the Yale seniors are expected to play the |. M. c. A. team at Conetia park, if the weather is favorable.
 Mrs J. E. Hungerford and Mrs E. J. Emmons are visiting their sister, Mrs Leach, in Sherman.
 Cornelius E. Marsh takes the position of the late B. P. Lasher as clerk at the New England house.
 F. c. Tabor and MT Templeton of Paw. ling were in town, last Sunday. At the adjourned meeting of the active members of the Y. NJ. c. A., last Friday night, it was voted to adopt the present bylaws and constitution, under their charter just granted.
 On account of rain, the game of ball between the Gunnery and Y. M. c. A
 hines could not be played, last Saturday