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Bridgeton pioneer., 1895-07-18
WHOLE NO. 1872
ANNUAL MEETING.
brldgeton Educational Board Organizes
and Makes Estimates for the Years Ex-
penses. Standing Committees
Announced.

The annual meeting of the Board of Ed
ucation was held last Monday evening.
Members present, Messrs. Lambert,
McGear, Albertson, Fodine, Peck, Han
cock, Woodnl t, Whitaker, Nichols,
Stiles and Supt. Turner a Absent, Silvers
and Jonas.
The Secretary called tie meeting to or
der and Messis S. A bert@on and Woodruff
were nominated for Presid ,lt pro tenn. A
ballot was taken which resulted in the
choice of Mr.. Woodnut.
Mr. Nichols moved tltt the Board pro-
ceed to ballot for President without nomi-
nations, which was lost.
Mr.. Hancock ard DR.. Peck were then
placed in nomination for President.
Messrs. Stiles and McGear were ap-
pointed tellers
ballot being taken Mr.. Hancock had
5votes and DR.. Peck had 6 votes. Neither
person having received a majority of the
votes of the whole Board other ballots
continued until on the 14th ballot DIR.
Peck received 7 votes and was declared
elected.
For Secretary, Mr.. Nichols nominated
Chas. P. Corey and Mr.. Bodine nomi-
mated Geo. W. MCGOWAN. A ballot was
taken, MCGOWAN receiving votes and
Corey votes.
Superintendent Turner presented the
annual report of the Finance Committee
with estimates for ensuing year.
Repairs of School Houses, 100000
Teachers Salaries, 1s,25O.OO
School Books, 2,25O.0O
Furniture, $4,000
Fuel, 100000
Incidentals, 2,5OO.OO
Music, 100000
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1895-12-27

CONGRESSMAN JoHNsoN's bill to restore
the Mckinley tariff on wool is especially
timely, when we consider the imports Of
wool from foreign countries. Since the
new wooden schedule, January 1, 1895,
we have imported in the nine months
ending September 80 last, foreign wooden
goods worth s45, 1884, O5 as compared
with only s12, 95O, $40, during the cores
ponding months of 1894. This was an
increase of 25O per cent. During the
full fiscal years of 1892 and 1898 our i'm
ports of foreign woolens averaged only
sS336, 100000 a year. Thus in nine months
of free wool we have bought we So, 1000
600 worth more foreign wooden goods
than in al entire twelve months of pro-
lection. Without taking into account
the enormous amount of cheap shoddy
stuffs imported last year, making the
displacement of American goods even
greater than the value represents, it is
very clear that American wooden man
ufactures are not developing, hence the
wool raisers have no consolation from
this standpoint. In addition to the
falling off in our export trade inwoolens
and the decrease in the home demands
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1895-12-27

North DAKOTA is moving grandly in
the line, of work laid out for state immi-
grafton organization under the plan
adopted by the northwestern immigra-
ton convention, remarks the St. Paul
Pioneer Press. Its first convention at
Fargo was a great success, and showed
the deep interest in that state, with it's
vast ~unoccupied areas of fertile soil. A
state committee was appointed, which
is to be supplemented, as in Minnesota,
with subordinate county and even town
organizations. There is the making of
a great state in the ample agricultural
resources of North Dakota, and among
the most valuable of these is
the great artesian basin which is said to
underlie it. For the only drawback to
North Dakota is it's imputed liability to
drouths, a liability which has been much
exaggerated, but which would be re-
moved if the farmers could depend on
perennial supplies of Yates from the
under earth. Indeed, the entire areas
of western Minnesota and the two Da-
kotas might double their productiveness
with the development of their a~rtesian
we'll in irrigation. North Da-
kota is easily capable of sustaining ten
times her present population. All it
needs to get there is people, artesian
wells, and oil cake.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1895-12-27
RESOLUTIONS.
Adopted By the immigration Conven-
ton at Fargo.

$3.50 tAVA a. : dA SOs
The following resolutions were adopted
by the immigration convention at Fargo.
First-That for a healthy and invigorat-
ing climate our state is unexcelled.
Second-The diversity of the soil, from
the rich and unequalled depth of that in
the Red River Valley, to that of the rolling
prairie of the James and Missouri, and the
Devils Lake and Turtle Mountains region,
offers a choice location for all branches of
farming and stock growing, as well as the
products OF the dairy.
Third-That to the honest and indus
trious home-seeker the citizens of every
county in the state will extend a cordial
welcome and that no other class need
apply.
CFOurth-lt has been demonstrated by
scientific ANALYSIS at Washington that the
natur il grasses of the prairies of North
Dakota possesses nearly twice the amount
of the albumenoids (Which is the flesh
making sprinciple) of the grasses of the
eastern states, therefore, our state is pecu-
liarly adapted to successful stock growing.
Fitth-AnOther special advantage to
which we call the attention of the home
seeker is the cheapnesS of good agricul-
tural lands in North Dakota, resulting
from the large areas still uncultivated.
We believe that nowhere else in the world
can rich land suitable for general farming
he purchased at as low a price as in our
state.
Sixth-That we request our senators and
representatives in congress to urge an ap-
preparation sufficiently large to complete
the examination of the artesian basin of
the James River Valley, and a %hydrOgra-
phic survey of the rivers OF the state.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1895-12-27

The TRIBUNE wishes each of it's
readers a Merry Christmas. May the
day be as happy as peace, good will and
all encompassing charity can make it;
may it's every influence be for good, and
it's every impulse a generous one: may
the ennobling lessons it teaches bear
heavily with the fruits of brotherly love
and may the milk of human kindness
flow in a generous and ceasing
stream; may the pangs Of adversely be
softened and soothed, and may the joys
of prosperity give rise to a broader
charity and a sincerer kindliness; may it
stir every human heart to a deeper love
of common humanity; may it kindle
the fires of sympathy, where they have
died away; may it brighten the Preside
with the radiance of renewed affection:
may it dispel the gloom of sadness and
suffering and sorrow with the sunlight
of terminated hope and confidence; may
man come to realize more fully his
brotherhood with his fellow man, and
may all be linked together with the ties
of common manhood-each a fellow of
an all encompassing fraternity.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1895-12-27

EDITOR QUINN of the Butte Miner has
roasted, toasted, and spitted Grover
Cleveland numerically for what it con-
siders his ''gold bug'' policy, and has
denounced him in terms u~nmistakable.
But he has laid aside all the bitterness
which he has felt toward Grover in his
financial policy, and comes gallantly to
his support in the Venezuelan question.
He says:
The Miner has not hesitated to express
its opinion of Grover Cleveiand's policy en-
the money question:; has denounced him
for his ~un-democratic policy Oh the silver
issue and believes that on that great pi OBJ
lem he turned his back on the party which
nominated and elected him. Now that he
has taken a stanh in the Interest of
America. it is the duty of every American
newspaper to sustain him. His sentiments
have a true ring; his words appeal to the
patriotism of every citizen of thee country:
his conclusions are in line with the pro-
gress and genius OF the republic; his recon-
m%endatiOns Will received the Endorsement
of all who believe in sustaining the glory
Of the Stars and Stripes. No one who has
the interest of the people at heart hopes
for Wharf.-The world has had its fill of blood
shed and slaughter. No one who prays for
the uninterrupted progress OF the country
desires to exchange friendly relations with
a great power for hatred and i'll will.
This is a nation of peace-loving people, yet
rather than surrender their pride and
honor they would fight until the last man
able to shoulder a musket or ride a wave
had been smitten by the hand of war.
This is the spirit of the American people
and it is to be hoped that congress will
sustain the president in the stand which
he has taken. No matter what his critics
may say, tile document which he has is
sued commands the respect and applause
of every lover of the republic.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1895-12-27
LI@H&EE-sFEHat
THE GOVERNORS IDEA.
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Governor Allin's Opinion as to the
Strength Of the State For
Military Purposes.
The National Guard In Good Condition
and the Muster Rolls Show
600 Men.
The Governor Does Not Think Any
thing Serious Will Come Of
the Present Dispute.
What North Dakota Could Do.

WnaC NORTH DakOCa NOulQ OO.
In the event Of war, it is interesting
and necessary to know what could be
expected of each state in the way of
troops. Governor Allin, in response to
an inquiry as to what forces North Da-
kota could muster, has given out the fol
lowing on the subject:
"The North Dakota National Guard
is well equipped and ready for service.
The Guard is differed by energetic,
practical and experienced men, many of
whom have proven their valor in times
of danger. It consists of eight COM
panies of infantry, two troops Of cavalry
and n battery. The muster rolls con-
tain about 600 names, and every com
pany has more applicants for enlistment
than can be accepted. The infantry
is armed with Springfield rifles, calibre
As, complete accourterments in good con
dition. The cavalry is also well equipped.
Almost the entire force of the guard
could be put into immediate service, but
ohouAu . w uAy uA1dOlO w oCISO GuC
full number could be enrolled at once
from those willing to enlist, but khaving
no:opportunity. Should the president is
u a call for volunteers, North Dakota
would respond in thirty days with 1000
men and possibly more.
LIDO not consider that there is any
cause for ordering the guard into service
as a result of the present difficulty. The
interest of Europe and the United States
are too great to hazard a serious mis-
understanding, but it is the duty Of our
government to resist entertainments on
the rights Of the people of the new
world. It is well though, to speak of
our military strength and equipments,
SO that in the event of recourse to arms,
all may know that we are ready when
needed"
ROGER ALLIN.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1895-12-27
ALLIN "WID" HIM.
Governor Allin Thinks Growers Mes
sage Has the Right Tone.

"..H.E S~S~ 49, - x / O4AS Ely NEH
Governor Allin is with the president
in the Venezuela matter. interviewed
in Fargo, at the request of an eastern
newspaper, he said:
Mr.. Cleveland's message has the right
ring to it and is the utterance of a true
American coming at a time most needed.
1t is not jingoism but patriotism and should
receive the hearty endorsement of every
legal citizen of the United States. II neces-
sary, as North Dakota's executive [ would
order out the state militia to aid in the
cause and would be found in the ranks my
slef"
In this same connection, it is interest
ing to note that the Chicago Times
Herald correspondent here has been re-
quested to interview the governor, as to
how many troops he could furnish at
once, in case Of war with Great Britain,
how many within thirty days, and how
well armed.
DR.. Bentley, who was formerly adju-
tant general Of the state, says that it is
his opinion that a regiment can be
raised in the state in sixty days, and be
put in the field ready for service.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1895-12-27

States. It was in wise foresight of.
these possible contingencies that Presi-
dent Monroe sent his famous message to
congress. A second wal with Great
Britain had occurred, the boundaries Of
various countries were shifting, and the
only means of permanent security to the
United States lay in resisting any en-
%croachment of powers, which might at
any time become hostile. President
Monroe's message, as touching this mat
ter, was as follows:
"We W 1t, therefore, to candor and to
the alnicable relations existing between the
United States and the allied powers to de-
clare tllatswe should consider any attempt
on their part to extend their system to any
portion OF this Hemisphere as dangerous to
our peace and safety. With the existing
colonies or dependencies of any European
power we have not interfered ana shall
not interfere. but with the governments
who have declared their independence and
maintained it, and whose independence we
have, on great consideration and just prin.
ciples, acknowledged, we could not view
an interposition for the purpo Sc OF Cypress
ing them or controlling in any other man
ner their destiny (by any European power)
in any other light than as a manifestation
of an unfriendly disposition toward the
United States"
1t was not at that time, and is not at
this time, a desire to dictate the des-
TIMES of the Americans that led to the
PRONUNCIATION Of this doctrine. It arose
out of the desire of the United States
to remain at peace with the world, and
to keep itself clear of the broils and inn
broglios of Europe. Familiarity is too
apt to breed contempt. An adjacent
European power might finally entangle
the United States in dispute and final
war. 1t is essential that the Monroe
doctrine be maintained. And any recess
sion from its position: is apt to cost the
United States dear in the future.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1895-12-27

BUSINESS men should organize. One
Of the best suggestions that emanated
from the Fargo immigration convention
is the organization Of a state business
mems union, with city and town auxil-
larry unions. By this the Industries
that will manufacture our home products
will be secured. Each city has special
advantages to offer in this line, and by
state organization they can be presented
to those who are seeking places to
locate. Bismarck, with cheap fuel,
wool, fax, potatoes, pork to pack, and
many other specialties to offer, should
be up and doing. Unite, pull to-
gether, must be the business motto.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1895-12-27

ONE criticism of the presidents mes
sage in the Venezuelan question, is thatit
infers that the United States should only
interfere in the aggression Of European
nations upon American territory, where
that aggression is unwarranted and un-
just; that should any power desire to
purchase additional territory in America,
north or south, the United States could
have nothing to do or say concerning
the transaction. It is held by the
majority of statesmen and students of
political economy that the Monroe doc
trine covers any and all attempts to
secure additional territory on this con
tinent by any foreign power. The object
Of the Monroe doctrine, at the time it
was sent to congress in December, 1928,
was the protection of the United States
from sudden attack by any European
power. Were other nations permitted
to secure a base of operations adjacent
to the United States, the latter nation
must maintain prepetually and continu-
ally, a standing army of immense size,
for the immediate repulsion of attacks.
This condition is eKemplified in Europe
where each of the powers is forced to
maintain an army of size sufficient for
immediate use, at all times, since, in
cas- Of war, the proximity of the oppos-
ing powers would allow no time for pre-
paration. In the case of the United
States, however, there is no need of such
a standing army. For, in event Of a
threatened invasion, an army of size
sufficient to repel it could be raised, ere
the attacking power could secure a foot
hold from which to conduct it's opera
lions. If the United States were not
careful to preserve this condition of
immunity from sudden attack or
invasion, its standing army would
have to be increased ten fold
or more, to insure its safety. And
if European power, were permitted to
purchase territory, unopposed, there
would be nothing to hinder them from
extending their possessions to the Cen
trail American republics, to Mexico, and
to5the very border line of the United
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1895-12-27

CONGRESSMAN JOHNSON and North
Dakota were recognized by Speaker
Reed, in Mr.. Johnson's appointment to
one Of the most important committees
in the house. that upon ways and means.
It was somewhat of a surprise that two
of the northwestern states should be
represented on this committee, both
Minnesota and North Dakota having
been recognized.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1895-12-27

reflection Of the sentiments and DISPOSE
ton of the American people.
San Francisco Chronicles: The argu-
ment of the president is unanswerable.
Americans Of all shades of political
opinion will endorse the message.
Denver News: Because President
Cleveland is right he should be heartily
sustained by every patriot. War seems
inevitable. If it does not come, one
country or the other must stand a con
fessed braggart.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1895-12-27

courts. It provides for the definite and
ascertained salaries to all clerks of such
courts, and to all marshals and deputy
United States marshals, instead of by
fees, as is now generally provided by
law. In the bill the respective states
are classified according to population,
for the purpose Of ~ascertaining the num-
Der of deputy marshals which shall be
appointed in each district of such state,
and the salaries are specially designated
according to such population.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1895-12-27

In the event of war with Great Bri-
tain, the United States might find two
powerful weapons in the shape of Mr..
James J. Corbett and MI. Robert Fitz-
simmons. They could be shipped over
to England quietly, with instructions to
begin upon a sixty day talking contest
at some central city, and Uncle Sam
could lie back on his oars, and wait for
England to make an unconditional
surrender.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1895-12-27
for u woolens, we have imported, in
nine months Of this calendar year, 1885,
100000 pounds more wool than in the
corresponding months of 1894.

GOVERNOR ALL1N delivered one of the
gems Of the convention, in his address
at the immigration banquet at Fargo.
The latter part of his address a glow
ing tribute to the state of North Dakota,
and is, especially worthy of reproduction.
He said:
"Truly, this can be made the garden of
the tairest and grandest results of mans
will and industry. Her vast plains of verdi
ant grasses can feed the grazing creatures
of the world, giving health and product
unsurpassed anywhere on the globe. OF
her millions in her sleek heads of cattle as
well as in her thousands of sheep. She is
the best adapted wool growing state in the
union. She can feed and clothe all her
sister states when her wool and prOduc.
tions are protected and her plains are filled
with life. Let them come to her. She will
furnish homes, food and clothing cheaper
than any other OF our states. Hell suns are
fairer; her winter not less pleasant to en-
dure. She can produce pork cheaper than
any. She is the natural birth place of man
ufactories for all. She will develop and
nurture all industries needed for the COM
fort and prosperity Of man. Come. and
with proper effort she will give you hom"s.
health and happiness. Educate your child
rem, furnish the finest schools, colleges and
churches and the most perfect public in
situations With the smoothest public
rcads;the finest and best equipped railroads
(without which any country is a desert) of
any state in the union, with TEN times her
age, or population. She is the pride of
history in development in, her age of
seven years OF her statehood, and not yet
twenty-five since her birth. Come. be
healthy, clothed and fed, and, par take of
her wonderful possibilities.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1895-12-27
INVESTIGATION.
Affairs and Accounts Of the Jamestown
Asylum to Be Looked Up.

Asylum to Be Looked Up.
jamestown Alert: Under the direc-
ton of Governor Allln, Public Exam
iner Langlie has signed blank subpoenas
for the purpose of securing witnesses to
testify as to the financial management
of the asylum, the %subpoenas being re-
turnable January 7th, at the next board
meeting. Mr.. Lyon Of Mandan states
that he has been served with subpoena,
and that Ex-Governor S%hortridge's
name was on the same paper. 1t is
understood that Mr.. Lyon, whose bid
for the present coal was not accepted,
had expressed a grievance as to the
award, and that hei was summoned on
this account.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1895-12-27

GRAND Forks HERALD: The Bis
marck TR1BUNE's objections to hangings
being public and the sensational details
spread over the land may be we'll taken.
Next We'll e~volute a class of people who
will commit murders just for the news
paper notoriety to be gained by being
hung.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1895-12-27

AND what the college professors think
or do not think about the Monroe doc
trine will not have any great bearing on
the situation, anyway 1t will be re-
membered that the same professors are
theoretical free traders, too.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1895-12-27

IT IS hardly within the Imagination of
the most enthusiastic supporter of the
Monroe doctrine that the United States
and Great Britain will go to war with
each other. The %consequen ,e of such a
possibility would be far-reaching and
terrible. It would involve the
whole world in a terrific struggle,
and transform the vast area of
civilization into one gigantic battle field.
England would, in the eventof wal with
the United States, be forced to provide
troops and armament for Canada,
which would probably be at once a
vulnerable point of attack for the United
States. She would probably have to on
tend also with an uprising in Ireland, land
mayhap in India. In the latter case,
Russia would be drawn into the vortex,
andsthis would involve France, Germany,
Austria and Italy. Indeed, the chain of
bloodshed and destruction would be an
enless one, and the whole civilized
world might be lighted up by the fierce
glare of pitiless warfare, and the echoing
of clashing swords and thunder n
resound around the globe. It would be
a magnificent and yet an appalling era
of destruction and d~esolation. For these
reasons, it seems impossible to realize
the possibility of such a crisis. But,
at the same time, the situation is such
that it will excite the gravest of consid-
Grafton. The navy is being figured upon
as to strength and number of ships, a
bill appropriating 500, 900, 600 for NUM-
ton of war has been introduced in con-
gress, and the country is becoming
aroused to the possibility of warfare.
1t is worthy Of note that the patriotism
of '76 and 81, is still ardent]y alive in
the nation. The American people are
not too eager to battle, but on the other
hand, they do not propose to recede from
what they consider a just position.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1895-12-27

CONGRESSMAN JOHNSON has introduced
a bill to repeal the present tariff law as
it relates to..wool, and restore the tariffs
as provided in the Mckinley law. The
action Of Congressman johnson is apt,
as coming from the representative of a
wool growing state, and will have the
hearty appreciation of state sheep
raisers. Fl
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1895-12-27

AND if the worst comes to the worst,
H. H. Holmes can be supplied with a
few thousand blank life insurance
policies and sent over to enlist in the
English army.