Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1894-06-15
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But I don't believe this of Maratta, do
you? M. II. JEWELL.
Navigating the Cannon BAN.

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day of exploration and the desire to be
the first to 60 through has not died in
the hearts Of the steamboat captains,
whose experience date back fifteen or
twenty years.
Having heard a rumor, the substance
Of which was, that H. 8. Parkin of Can
o Ball had made a bet that no steam
boat could navigate the waters Of the
Cannon Ball river as far up as his resi-
dence and place of business, I had a
desire to take passage on the steamer
Castalia, feeling inwardly an impulse
coupled with the desire that this trip
should be the one during which the trial
should be made. Having therefore made
myself comfortable I awaited patiently
the command "Let 60" which was given
at LOS p. m. on June 18th, much to my
relief, as minutes seemed hours while
we were waiting for the signal. At the
same moment the engines began to
breath, and forthwith we were upon the
bosom OF the mighty Missouri. The
wind having freshened during the last
two hours before our start, the river be-
gan to grow rougher at every bend, and
at about 3:15 p. n. We were forced to
land and await the going down Of the
wind which had grown unto a hurricane.
We, however, got under way again about
Up. NJ, and after taking IN wood a few
miles above Glencoe we continued down
the river, arriving at the mouth Of the
Cannon Ball about 9 p. m. Here I was
greatly surprised to find u craft turn
ing her head and laying her course in a
direction which clearly pointed that the
trip up the Cannon Ball was about to
be made. Having got fairly into the
river, our captain felt his way cautious
ly along around bend after bend, won-
dering how for up he would have to go
before he would find the landing, when
10, an island comeslinto view, with two
silver threads surrounding it. It must
be remembered that the moon was now
shining brightly and the exploration
was being made by moon light. Here
our captain thought was the head of
navigation, but upon coming close it
was found that one side was wider than
the other, the wide side being chosen
our boat went through. just as we got
above the island a lantern light is
flashed in our face not over 300 yards
away ahead of us. This light proved to
be at the old ford where the mules were
drowned and where we we're expected to
land. This is the same place where
Lieut.. Wood attempted to cross last
April, where the mules we're drowned
and were the lieutenant himself had
close call for his life. Here we
found a large congregation of residents
who when the lines we're made fast and
the crew commenced to unload, rent the
air with their husky voice in three cheers
for the "Castalia." After the freight
had been unloaded everybody was in
vited to partake Of the elaborate spread
prepared to commemorate the advent of
the first steamboat to navigate success
fully the Cannon Ball river.
After supper, in company with an en-
ploye of Mr.. Parkins, I made the rounds
of the "Ranch, as the place is familiarly
called. Neither printers ink nor pencil
could do justice to the beauty Of the
surroundings of this loveliest of loca-
tions. Built as are all of Mr.. Parkins'
buildings, surrounding a large square,
backed by tall oak trees and elms, the
square being regularly dotted with great
spreading oak trees coupled with Gull
tivated shade trees and vines and aoored
with white sand, l. think that
Mr.. Parkin may feel justly proud when,
as he imparts to his guests the informa-
ton, and pointing ali around, says, ''this
is our arbor." GEO. B. JAMES.
Young Mems Republican League.
Pursuant to the call which was circu-
lated and signed several days ago, the
young republicans Of the city met at the
Odd Fellows hall Monday night, and per
fected a partial organization. There
were about forty present, and had it not
been that other circumstances were
against a larger attendance, a hundred
would have responded, as over fifty have
signed the call, and many more are eager
to sign and join.
A temporary organization was the first
thing on the program last night, and
Gen. Hughes was chosen chairman and
J. W. Foley secretary. The call for the
meeting was read, and q letter was pre-.
sented by B.. L. Reade, from the presi.
! dent and secretary OF the Republican
league at jamestown, setting forth the
! popularity Of the move for Young Mems
leagues, and asking Bismarck and Bur.
(. leigh county toorganize, and send a good
delegation to Grand Forks, on the oc.
F, casion of the state convention of leagues
on July 10th. A constitution rs pre-
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