Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1893-02-17

thermOre the bridge is on the Dakota d.
vision and the superintendent of the Mis-.
souri, division has nothing to do with it.
Grafton Advocate: Representatives Eb-
bighausen, O'Keefe and Johnston, from
this district, are very comfortably located
in the Webb building. Their latch string
county, and they use their callers right
royalty.
jamestown Capital: If the state legis-
lature can't elect a United States senator
why not turn the matter over to the James,
town city council? Our city council could
elect the whole eighty-eight United States
senators at a single meeting and round up
with a few congressman besides.
A farewell dance will be given to Pro-
lessor Fetzer on the 2Sth inst. In view of
the fact that Mr.. Fetzer has been the lead
ing musician Of the Missouri slope for the
last sixteen years, his friends have thought
it proper to show him this measure of their
esteem. Mr.. Fetzer leaves for POcatello,
Idaho. on March I'd.
Several members seem to have forgotten
about the offer of the TRlBuNE-the
weekly for 25 cents to any address. All
subscribers to the weekly will get the laws
passed by this legislature complete. Men,
bers should fill out blanks given them last
week and send to TRIBUNE or hand to
TRIBUNE representative.
Joseph Feser of Glen Ullin, D. Rohl and
F. Fell Of Ashley, Jacob Quaschinck and
F. Schwarz of Coldwater. and 7. Their
vallsen of Taylor, made homestead entries,
Jacob Weisz OF Oshkosh, made presumption
final proof. and c. l.. Cummings of Geidt,
and F. Beglau of Ashley, made final home.
stead proofs at the land office yesterday.
Bismarck correspondence, Fargo Com
monwealth: The friends of Frank Reed,
who are legion, are asking to have him ap.
pointed as a member of the penitentiary
board. Frank is a true blue democrat and
a man of ability. He is one of the old
the country. Frank would make a good
man on the board.
Harvey Harris: have received a letter
from one of the experts who made an ex-
animation of the fuel gas which will be
made by the recently organized corpora
ton in Duluth, and his report is satisfac-
tory in every way and encouraging to the
investors in the concern. l do not know
how soon l shall go, as l cannot tell how
long it will take me to close up my bust
ness affairs.
Bismarck correspondence, Devils Lake
Free Press: One of the most affable and
courteous gentlemen in the capitol build
ing is Orr Saunders, the governors pri.
vate secretary. He fills his position with
an energetic dignity that pleases all with
whom he is brought in contact. Devils
Lakers need no introduction to Orr as he
has a host of friends up there.
jamestown Alert, Saturday: Died-At
her residence near Corinne, Friday, Mrs.
A, Whitbeck, aged 66 years. Death oc-
ceased was the mother-in-law of Repre-
sentative Geo. Wright, who last night
came in from Bismarck in answer to a tel
egram informing him of the sad bereaye-
ment. The burial will occur tomorrow.
One who knew him: Speaking of the
TRIBUNE item regarding Secretary McGin-
mis- of Grand Forks, and the senatorship, l
tell you that, seriously, he has all of the
qualifications that are necessary to a good
senator, and he has the push, energy and
get-there qualities which are a benefit to
everyone with whom he associates, and
SIS SO"1 ~ In Nv 1ltCS Okduu OTkS
owes much to that same McGlnnis.
Mayville Tribune: Ex.Secretary of State
Flittie is contemplating a two months trip
to the south, with a view to seeking a loca-
ton and engaging in the real estate bust
ness. Mr.. Flittie's numberless Dakota
friends would be sorry to lose him from
their midst, but his failing health is, we
understand, the reason that makes it I'M
perRtivs for him to remove from this cold
climate.
Grand Forks New: Bismarck is hdnored
with a guest now who is a vocalist of great
power and attractiveness, Mrs. George
Hughes, of Minneapolis. She is the
daughter-in-law of General and Mrs.
tertainment of a literary or social character.
Mrs. George Hughes has bright. fascinat-
ing black eyes and employs winsom little
ways in her vocalism that tells of artistic
cultivation beyond the ordinary. She cap
tured all the old soldiers and the young
ones too at the G. A. r. camp fire last
week.
F. w. Cathro, formerly the efficient dep
uty superintendent of public instruction,
has been elected to the position of cashier
of the new Dank of Bottineau, and left this
week to assume his duties as such officer.
Mr., CathrO is to be congratulated upOn the
fact that his exit from the department of
public instruction has made it possible for
him to commence a business career which,
if not more c%ongenial, will at least afford
much better opportunities for his advance.
ment. At the same time the institution
with which he becomes connected is fOrtu-
nate in securing the services of a man
whose character and business qualifications
fit him SO we'll for success.
The Minneapolis Tribune has the follow.
ing special regarding the incorporation of
the Fuel Gas company, in which Harvey
Harris of this city is interested, and to
manage which he goes to Duluth: The
Lake Superior Fuel Gas company will be
formed in Chicago to day. Doctor Fay
Walker OF Oxford, Ohio, and X. II. Harris
of Duluth, lett to-day for Chicago for that
purpose. Doctor Walker controls the
right to manufacture gas by a special pro-
cess. 1t can be sold at Is cents per thous-
and cubic feet at a profit. 1t will be used
for fuel in manufacturing Institutions and
heating purposes. Several prominent
Duluth men are interested. Thomas
Lowry of Minneapolis, is a stakeholder.
F. A. Bradley, a prominent Fargo
business man is missing. It is said be
feared being summoned as a witness in
a blind pig case, and, as he is a promi-