Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1894-05-25
BISMARCK WEEKLY TRIBUNE: FRIDAY. A Is 1894

Colonel Miller will accept the challenge
to shoot issued by Governor Shortridge
through the columns of the Fargo Argus
The colonel has a reputation as a marks
man second to lone in the regiment.
Geo. H. Sheckler, the st. Paul con.
tractor whose was the lowest bid on the
capitol extension, will remain in the city
for a week or ten days, and hopes to get
the contract matter fixed up. He says
work will begin within a week after the
contract is signed.
Complaints are made of the allowing
Of wire to become scattered about the
street, to the great discomfort of driving
horses, and the danger of drivers. Care
should be exercised in this respect, as
accidents are likely to occur therefrom,
which may have serious results.
Potatoes in car load lots, four or five
cars daily, are going east over the North
ern Pacific. The shipments come from
as far west as Washington, although
points along the line contribute to the
trade; and the destination of many cars
is as far south as st. Louis and Kansas
City.
Ed Fraser, who is visiting in the city
at present, expects to leave about June
LIST, for the Sandwich Islsnds, and will
go into business at Honolulu. He has a
favorable impression of the islands
which have of late came into consider
able prominence, and will doubtless do
we'll there.
General Passenger and Ticket Agent
Chas. S. Fee of the Northern Pacific has
notified Attorney General Standish that
the Northern Pacific will carry delegates
to the populist convention at James
town, June l4th, for one full fare going
and upon certificate, will return dele
gates for one-ffth fare.
A letter received from Crookston by
G. Fl. Dyke announces the arrival in the
family OF Mr.. and Mrs. W. A. Hammond,
formerly of this city and we'll known
here, of a baby girl-and happiness
reigns supreme in the Hammond house.
hola-while friends here extend greet
ings and good wishes to the little one.
The Northern Pacific Railroad COM
pany has paid Wells Lounsberry the
full amount Of damages claimed by him
for injuries in the Watab wreck. He
did not spend a dollar, even, for attor-
neys' fees. He presented his claim,
furnished his proof and waited patiently
for the adjustment. The amount of the
claim was $4,000.
Jamestown Alert: From Superinten-
dent Wilson it is learned that Chief
Engineer McHenry is considering some
new experiments in connection with
directing the current on the west bank
of the Missouri. Something different
from the present plan Of dumping rock
into the stream is contemplated. The
expense and magnitude of the work now
Oelng done is very great.
j. M. Edgerley, the statistical secretary
of the State Firemen's association, is
now sending out blanks to the chiefs of
the different fire departments for full in
formation covering all points of interest.
Mr.. Edgerley says that if this could have
been properly attended to and the sta
tistics shown to legislators last year the
association could have secured an ap-
preparation twice as large.
Editor Tuttle of Mandan remarks it as
surprising to what an extent the people
of the state, and even outside, take an
interest in the attempt of little Mollie
Gunderson to gather a million cancelled
postage stamps, with the proceeds of
the sale of which she expects to pur-
chase artificial limbs. Each day ten to
a dozen packages, containing stamps in
various amounts are received at the ex-
press office for her. Some contributions
of money are also being sent, Mrs. Sena-
tor Hansbrough having forwarded 500
recently, to aid the little cripple.
Commissioner Welch, who is in the
city from Glencoe, reports excellent crop
prospects in that neighborhood. Wheat
looks we'll, especially that which was
sowed early. There have been good
rains, and the wheat has come up thick
and even, presenting an appearance more
favorable than in years. There is also a
large increase in the acreage of corn, all
through the county. Sanders, Beal, and
all of the farmers in the vicinity have
planted from 25 to $50 acres each, and
look for an abundant yield. Corn Is
one of the surest of crops, and indica-
tions are that the yield this year will be
a heavy one.
Hoods pills are purely vegetable, care
fully prepared from best ingredients. Csc.
KATE FIELDS WASHINGTON opens
With a leading article "Who Are the
People?" The Coxeyites seem to be the
people just at present, Kate, although
the democrats are giving EN- a close race.