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Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1895-02-08
FORTUNES, NOT HEARTS, JOINED.
A Little German Town Where Children
Are Mated by Proxy.

A Little German Town Where Children
Are Mated by Proxy.
And that brings me to the marriage
market at last, says a correspondent Of
the Boston Herald, writing from a town
In Germany. The lads and l~assies, mind
you, are not marched up in a row, waiting
for the highest bidder. In most cases
neither the prospective groom nor bride is
present. The young folk, in fact, are up
stairs In the dance hall, where the shrill
notes Of polka and mazourka are accom-
panied by the stamping Of the peasants
boots. But their papas are attending to
the serious business of life for them. There
Is nearly always a middleman-an old ex-
perienced sinner who knows every man
and every woman in the n~eighborhood,
knows the acres of each peasant owner,
the cattle belonging to each as we'll as the
amount Of his savings to a T. And this
old fellow it is who first brings ''avail-
able' parties together and then eggs them
on to further steps. 1t is money, money,
money from first to last, or money's
worth, which decides the point for or
against. Bid against bid, the value of
zach piece of land, the question of mort
gage or no mortgage, the amount Of ready
cash, the exact size of the dowry, the
number of heirs-all these things are
brought up and seriously, sometimes
heatedly, discussed.
This is the alpha and omega of the
whole bargain, n only after all these
p~reliminaries have been settled to mutual
satisfaction does the conversation turn to
the two directly concerned, and then their
physical and moral PROJECTIONS and i'm
PROJECTIONS are mentioned solely from a
practical point of view. Sentiment there
is none in the whole transaction. The idea
of calling in either the son or the daughter
and asking them whether they are willing
to marry each other, or whether such a
thing as affection or it's reverse is enter
tanned between them, never enters the
minds of these bronzed, sinewy peasants.
Such a thing is not dreamed of. 1t is
"city nonsense" Where an agreement OH
all the principal points has been reached
the middleman at once makes a rough
draft of tho contract between the two IA
theirs, in which especially the cash and
other points in the dowry are accurately
set down and witnessed by mutual friends.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1895-02-08
MAGICAL GROWTH OF PLANTS.
A French Scientist Says 1t Can Be Brought
Out by FOrmic Acid,

A French Scientist Says 1t Can Be Brought
Out by Formic Acid.
A French scientist, NJ. Ragonneau, has
just discovered how to make a plant grow
from the seed in 30 minutes as much as it
would under ordinary circumstances in as
many days. Heretofore nature has shared
this secret with the Yoghis of India alone,
and the methods pursued by these clever
magicians in performing this trick lave
been often described. They plant a seed
In the earth and cover it with q cloth. In
a few moments the cloth begins to be
pushed upward by the growing plant,
which, in q short time, attains the height
OF several feet. Various theories have been
advanced as to tho modus operandi Of this
miracle, Il of the latest being that tho
spectators are all hypnotized by the ma
gician.
During his travels in India M. Ragon.
neau saw this trick performed frequently
and noticed that the Hindoos always i'm
bedded the seed in soil which they brought
with them especially for that purpose. At
last he learned that they obtained this
earth from ant hills. Now, as every one
knows who has inadvertently eaten one of
these industrious insects, ants contain q
large proportion Of formic acid, with which
In time the soil of their habitations be-
comes charged. This acid has the power
of quickly dissolving the integument sur
rounding a seed and of greatly stimulating
the growth of the germ within.
After a little experimenting with this
acid the learned Frenchman was able to
duplicate perfectly the Hindoo trick. His
further researches lave led him to believe
that this discovery may be profltably ap.
piled to agriculture. BY infusing ants in
boiling water acid as strong as vinegar eau
be obtained. M. Ragonneau has achieved
the best results Il most perfect growth
by using earth moistened with a solution
Of 5000 parts Of water to one Of acii.-
New York World.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1895-02-08
latter were entertaining, and a part of
the audience at least appeared pleased
at the dialogue, for at times it ellcited
prolonged and noisy applause.
Advertised Letter List.

Advertised Letter List.
The following is a list of letters re-
naming uncalled for at the p%ostofice for
the week ending Feb. 2, 1895:
CITY LIST.
Melvin Austin.
E. A. Benson, Walter Barlow, William
Browne.
Fred Carrow.
A. G. Fisher, John Forester.
DIR. Harry r. Lemen.
Unless called for within thirty days the
same will he forwarded to the dead letter
Office:
STRANGERS LETTER LIST.
For the convenience of the many per-
sons now in the city and unknown to the
the postoftice officials, the following list is
submitted of all letters remaining in the
Monday, Feb. 4, 1895:
Fl. G. Armstrong, Lewis B. Avery.
A. H. Brown, j. NJ. Brown B. w. Brown,
j. w. Brumley, Arni Bjornson, George r.
Baily, Miss Mary Bright, L. D. Beach.
Barnaby Clark, D. W. Casey, Chas. Col
man, G. T. Cooner, Miss Eta Countryman,
George w. Crowther, Miss Lena Cotka.
L. IL. Ellis, M. D.; John NJ. Emery.
Mrs. Fahler, Kip Foreman. John Flack
(3), W. w. Field.
Bruce Glass, Chas. W. Hill. Fl. B. Harden
~, O. M. Hogue (2), Mrs. J W. Hiland,
Johann Hanses, MI Handy (3}, Mrs. Net
tie Highland (2), r. Harmon. 5. A. uend-
ricks, VIM. Hughes, VIM. Howard, 4. r.
Johns, A. +. Jones.
l.. A. Kertsni, Jacob Keliai.
Miss c. p. Lewis, E. II. LunE, E. II. Lam
bert, j. B. Lockhart.
Daisy Masters, Charles Morris, George
Mcdonald, Gust Morgus, Joseph Laport,
Richard McCarten.
Mrs. Alice X. Peterson.
VIM. Gunner.
DR.. D. G. Reeve, Ed Rice, George Runs
by, Lynn B.. Ray, j. F. Robinson, John
Rondo, o. g. Reid. W.. II. Rogers (2).
A. Jay Smith, Bessie Snard, Erek Stafne
81, E. j. Scott, Mrs. Henry ohatfer, George
Strong, H.. E. Spangler, Miss Nina Sim
mons (s), VIM. ScIlatfer.
F. j. Tyler, Miss Thora Thornwaldson,
l. G. Turner.
Mrs. Elizabeth Weith, l.. L.. Wood, W.D.
Walker.
James Varhan.
When calling for the above letters,
please say "advertised," and give date of
notice. In two weeks they will be sent
to the dead letter office.
MABEL B. HUNT, Acting P. M.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1895-02-08
NOTICE OF LEASE OF SCHOOL LANDS.

The cultivated common school lands
of the state will be leased, or offered for
lease, between the hours of 10 O'Clock
a. m. and S o'clock p. m. on the following
dates and in the following places, viz:
Richland county at Wahpeton, on Tuesday,
March rs, 1895.
Cass county-at Fargo. on Wednesday, March
q. 1895.
Trail county-at Hillsboro, on Thursday, March
q, 1895.
Steele county-at sherbrooke, on Saturday.
March 80, 1895.
Barnes county-at Valley City. on Tuesday,
April 2. 1895.
Grand Forks comfy at Grand Forks, on Tues
day, March 26, 1895.
Walsh county-at Grafton, on Thursday. March
%, 1895.
Pembina county at Pembina, on Saturday,
March 80, 1895.
Ransom county-at Lisbon, on Monday, April
1. 1895.
Done by order of the Board of Uni
versity and School Lands, at the city of
Bismarck this, the 18th day of January,
A. D., 1895. M. D. WILLIAMS,
Land Commissioner.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1895-02-08

~ ofcity or in any part OF the
world Twill send it safely packedi in plain wrapper
all charges prepaid, for 25 cents. silver or stamp"
In every case Of freck1es, pimples, moth, sal
1Owness, blackheads, acne, eczema, oiliness rough
ness, or any discoloration or disease of the skin,
and wrinkles mot caused by facial expression
FACE BLEACH removes absolutely. 1t does not
cover up as cosmetics do, but is a cure. Address
MADAME A. RUPERT, dept o.
No.. 9 6ast 18th ST., NEW YORK CIT
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1895-02-08
"A. GRAND 0FFERl
NINE. A. RUPPERT'S
FACE Bl EACH
NINE. A. RUPERT

NINE. A.
says: II appreciate the fact
that there are many thou
sands of ladiesin the United
States that would like to try
my WOrld-Renowned FACE
BLEACH: but have been
kept from doing so on ac-
cOuntOf price, which is 81. 90
per bottle or 3bottles1 taken
together, $500. In order
that all of these may have
an opportunity, l will give
to every caller, absolutely
free, q sample bottle, and
In ndnu 10 n,.rNl.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1895-02-08
Lord Rooney.

Lord Rooney.
There was a fair audience at the Athe-
neum Wednesday to witness the Lord
Rooney performance. There is no plot
to the play-merely a general hurrah,
and a series of specialties. Some of these
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1895-08-09
Peace Now Reigns.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3.-The latest
news from General Coppinger received
at the war department via headquarters
at Omaha is reassuring, A dispatch
from Omaha says: "a dispatch was re.
ceiVed from Market Lake this morning
which indicates that the Indians were
returning from Jackson's Hole by a
straight line to the reservation. To test
its correctness the Union Pacific rail
way Office was asked to telegraph for in
formation to stations along the Oregon
Short Line from Soda Springs west.
ward. The following reply is from the
division superintendent at POcatelIo:
Stage driver just reached Soda Springs
says just left Carrabo this morning. He
came through Grave Lake and Black
foot river country. Reports 200 Ban
nocks at Grave Lake on the way from
JacksOn's Hole to reservation. They
said that there had been no fighting,
and no desire to fight on their part.
This scare seems to be over, and settlers
understand they are trying to make
their way back to the reservation to
avoid troops. Information thoroughly
reliable. "
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1895-08-09
Te4fors Found Guilty.

CARROLTON, Mo-, Aug, Ave, the
jury, find the defendants, William P.
and George Taylor, guilty of murder in
the first degree" Such was the yer.
dict rendered at 2:3O o'clock Friday at.
ternOOn in the notorious murder trial.
It took but one ballot to decide that tbs
Taylor brothers were guilty Of the helm.
Gus crime charged against them and
that the penalty for the butchery OF
Meeks, his wife and two children on
Jenkins Hill on the night of MAY ID
last should be set at the limit. The
jury went out sharply at noon and
when it returned with its verdict there
was no doubt as to the spectators an.
proval of it. In an instant 1000 people
who crowded into the courtroom broke
forth in VOlley Of cheers that were
only silenced by threats Of arrest made
by Judge Bueker. Sentence will be de.
feFred for the present.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1895-08-09
Texas Fover In Pennsylvania.

HUNTINGTON, Pa, Aug. IA danger
Gus type of Texas fever has broken out
among the cattle at Birmingham, this
county, on the line of the Pennsylvania
road. a drove Of u. belong to Albert
Grier, became afflicted and four have
died. while the others cannot recover.
DR.. Patterson, an Altoona veterinary
surgeon, unhesitatingly pronounces il
Texas fever in a most dangerous form.
Many cattle belonging to the nearby
farmers are also afflicted and many
have died. The state board of agricul-
tnre viii make an official examination
and take prompt steps to extirpate the
disease.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1895-08-09
Chicago Live Stock.

CHICAGO, Aug. 6.-CATTLE-Common to
strictly choice native dressed beef and ship.
ping steers were saleable at S3eG95.S5, with
transactions principally at $3.50 and upward.
The stocker and feeder business was very good
ct s. 60G4O0, with an especially large inquiry
for choice lots Cows and heifers sold at Si.5Q
case, with few around 1910. Texas cattle
were scarce and unchanged, mostly under
tS25. Western range cattle met with q good
demand at steady prices, and two carloads
averaging respectively 1865 and l394 lbs, sold
at $955647J
H0GS-Aside from stronger prices for prime
light, the tendency was downward. Common
TO choice heavy hogs sold at S4.S5s5.OO. mixed
lots at s450e5.l5 and lightweights at sLS0G
40, while the best light assorted were 50
higher; the best heayyWeights were IOo lower.
SHERP-Ths best grades Of sheep and lambs
were saleab,e at unchanged prices, medium
kinds CT sheep sold at 3 further decline Of
about I5c. The demand was fair. the bulk 90.
ing at $2.75G3.59. Westerns were again pleati-
ful and active at S3l59550, while spring
lambs sold at $3.0ogs2 % for common up to
s5,0G95 80 for ehoics hocks The northwestern
yeEFling5 were II demand around s4i5
Reeeip5s-Cattle. GOO head; calves, 1870;
hogs, 100; shsep, l5.00l
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1895-08-09
KILLED BY CHINESE.
Ten British Missionaries Massa-
cred Near Ku Cheng.
Rev. Steward. Superintendent Of tbs sEls.
sion, VIE and Child Were Burned in
Their Homes-Chinese OHiciaIs Believed
70 Have Been at the Bottom OF It.

LONDON, Aug. "a Shanghai dis
patch to The Times says: The mission
and saRitarium at Whasang, near Ku
Cheng, province O. Fokein, has been at
tackled and British subjects killed. Rev.
mr. Stewart, wife and child were
burned III their house. The Misses
Yellow and Marshall, two sisters named
Saunders, two sisters named Gordon
and Steetie NeweOmb were murdered
with spears and swords. Miss COrding-
ton was seriously wounded about the
head and Stewards eldest child had a
knee cap badly injured while the
youngest had an eye gouged ont, The
Rev. Mr.. Phillips, with two Americans,
DR.. Gregory and Miss Hartford, were
both wounded. but arrived safely at
Fuchaufu. The perfect of Chengfu,
who was on the inquiry commission, is
seriously implicated in the Outrages.
The Times says OF the above: 1.-THE
Rev Mr.. Stewart resides at Ku Cheng
and superintends the work of the per.
lectures Of Ku Cheng and Pingnang.
Rev. Mr.. Stewart, writing under date of
February, 1896, described how a sect
known as 'Vegetarians, taking adj
vantage Of the war, sprang into vigOr-
GUS life and committed numerous out
RACES, and became so formidable that
the converts wanted him to organize
and arm. He concluded his letter as
follows: I have just learned that lO,-
600 of these have enlisted in the last six
months. They are mostly Of the lowest
orders and at the present time the reins
Of the government are practically in
their hands.
Another Fuchau Telegram received
here says that all the murdered women
belong to the Church of England,
zenana mission. Miss Hartwell Hart
ford) was fearfully injured and bears
evidence of the fearful treatment and
cruelty she received at the hands of the
mob. Several English and American
children were killed. The massacre
commenced early on Thursday at What
han, near Ku Cheng. The houses were
fired, and eight ladies and man and
child were killed and several wounded,
two probably fatally
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1895-08-09

from eaeh congressional district. Is IN
all, and four committeeman -sarsa.
The latter are: J. ". Farris Of isbs.
non, G. Wailen Of st. Louis, Il. A.
Eike Of Kansas City and II. +. Benton
Of Neosho.
At the tabernacle in Che evening
Senator Z. Il. Coekrell delivered : 2.
hours address on the financial situation
and the coinage laws Of the lsnd. L
was full Of savage thrusts at Secretary
Cariisie's Kentucky speeches and his
financial policy. Referring to the sold
standard argument Of Secretary Car.
isle he denounced it as unwise, childish
and simple. He denounced She single
gold standard idea as undsmOoratio.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1895-08-09
Pnshine the waller g.

WASHINGTON, Aug. FAILING to re-
ceiye an assurance of progress from
Ambassador Eustis in the Waller case,
Acting Secretary Of State Adee has
again cabled him to press the request
for the record of Walters trial at NADIA
gascar. 1t is understood the depart
ment has adopted the view that this
government is entitled to the full
record of the proceedings and that Mr..
Eustis has been instructed to say to the
French authorities that nothing less
than the transcript of complete papers
in the case will be sufficient to satisfy
the United States whether justice has
been done, It is also stated that the in
struotiOns to Mr.. Eustis go farther, in
that they direct him to say that final
refusal to furnish a complete transcript
will be accepted by this government as
a denial Of justice
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1895-08-09
win Coin tho Gold Bullion.

WASHINGTON, Aug. Mr.. Preston,
the director of the mint, in explanation
of the shipment Of 100000 in gold
bullion from New York to Philadelphia,
said that it was the present purpose Of
the government to coin with reasonable
rapidity all of its stock of gold bullion.
This amounts to nearly $50, 1000,
about all Of which is in New York,
Philadelphia and San Francisco. There
is said to be no special significance in
this order for the coinage of the gold
bullion, as it is said TO be solely for the
purpose Of making it available for all
purposes.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1895-08-09
CROP OUTLOOK PLATFgRESG.
Corn IN Iowa asd Nebraska Is In Excellent
Condition.

u
Condition.
WASHINGTON, Aug. THE weekly
crop report Of the weather bureau says:
The general outlook for an exceptionally
fine crop continues fattering, except ia
the Dakotas and Minnesota, where it is
somewhat late, and in Indiana, where
it IS maturing slowly. The crop is gen.
orally in advance of the season and
early corn is now practically made over
through the greater portion of the corn
belt. Kansas aud Missouri report much
Of the corn crop made and in Missouri
the largest corn crop ever raised there is
promised. Six hundred reports from
Iowa, all counties being represented,
show the condition of corn as much
above the average in 81 counties, also
the average in eight counties, while 80
counties promise a crop below the aver.
age. In Nebraska corn is in excellent
condition in the southwestern part Of
the state and in counties along the
riVeF. Ii has been injured in the
southeastern section except in the lower
tier Of counties. In Indiana, while corn
is maturing slowly, it is in good condi-
ton. In Ohio the outlook is less favor
able, being poor in uplands and on clay
soils. Kentucky reports corn prospects
unprecedent. No unfavorable reports
are received from the southern states,
except from portions of Texas and the
CaFolinas, where in some counties
drouth is proving injurious. Spring
wheat harvest has begun in North Da-
kOta and continues elsewhere in the
spring wheat region.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1895-08-09
LATEsT TELEeRAPHIc MARKETs
Chicago Grain and Provisions.


CHICAGO, Aug. 6.-The markets on change
wers all weak today. Wheat pinned for want
of foreign demand, all the other markets
took their cue from the prospects for an i'm
mense crop. September wheat closed 3lC
lower, September corn 3se lower, September
oats &C lower and provisions at declines.
CLOSING PRICES.
WHEAT-August, &c; ptember, Csc; De
cembeF, 7O3stG7052c; May, 7s5z97S5sc.
C0RN-August, use; September, 41sc; DC
tober, 581sc; November, 951<c; December
S3llc; HAY, 49, l93534c.
OATS-August, 2O7s@20tzc; September, 20.
@2Os4c; Nay, 2i33sc; October. pc.
PORK-September So. So i. October, 8. %; Jan
usry, sl0.15
LARD-August, $3.50: September, 5000
5.S2}2; October. s6.0sl :; January, s6O71s.
RIBS-August, S5,45; September, S5.521S; Dc
tober, $3.50; January, $5.2716G5.S0
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1895-08-09
Awards Vanderbilt DAMAGES

Boston, Aug. fudge Nelson en-
tered a decree in the case involving
damages for the loss of the yacht Alva
owned by William K. Vanderbilt, which
was run down by the steamer H. F.
Dimock Of the Metropolitan Steamship
line. The decree is in accordance with
the decision of the court rendered some
time ago and finds that the collision was
due to the negligence of the master and
officers Of the Dimock and awards the
sum of $50, 377.O2 to Mr.. Vanderbilt.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1895-08-09
Coxcy Nominated For Goyernor.

COLUMBUS, o., Aug. 3.-After two
turbulent sessions the Ohio Populists
succeeded in adopting a platform and
naming state ticket, but some Of the
more influential members Of the party
are not pleased with the ticket, Gen
eral Jacob S. COxey was triumphant in
everything and it was the nomination
Of Coxey for governor and the predomi-
nance Of C0Xeyism and his novel ideas
that does not please some Of the con
sentative POpUists. Aside from the in
dorsement Of the Omaha platform, the
platform indorses COxey's nOuiHterest-
bearing scheme and good reads bills and
dsHoUness the trial OF Debs.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1895-08-09
chicago eOlORED MEN ExcIrnp.
Violent Threats Are Made Against Tn
Italians zt Spring valley

4talisEs zt Spring Valley.
CHICAGO, Apg. 1.-Two c0lored women,
Mrs. Mary Stanton and Mrs. Lizzie
Dixdee. refugees from Spring Valley,
arrived in this city Tuesday night and
the reports they give of the treatment
Of the colored people at the place have
infamed the negroes of Chicago to the
highest pitch.
Mrs. Stanton is a widow. and since
the attack made by the Italians on the
oOlored men at Spring Valley her two
sons have disappeared and she believes
both were killed.
Mrs. Dixdee has heard nothing from
her husband since that time and be-
heyes him dead. Both women say. in
spite Of statements to the contrary from
Spring Valley, that the reports Of tbs
Outrages have in no way bean exagsr-
rated. They say that the colored women
and children were assaulted by the Isal-
ians and brutally beaten and that it is
impossible for any cOlOred woman 20
walk the streets of the town without
being grossly insulted. They declare
that all thu cOlOred women in Spring
Valley were given until o'clock Tues.
day night TO get out Of town, threats Of
bodily injury being made against those
who remained.
The mass meeting Of coIored men re.
convened Tuesday evening at Airing.
ton hall, Thirty-frst street and Indiana
avenue. The stories told by the two
women inhamed them to the highest
pitch and all manner Of violent threats
were made against the Italians at
Spring Valley. For the first time dur.
ing the day the idea of moving On
Spring Valley took definite shape and
committees were appointed to raise
funds to secure arms.
There was much excitement at the
afternoon mass meeting when a tele.
gram was read from Governor Altgeld
saying that the officials of Spring Valley
and Bureau county had not asked fOS
aid, and if they did, it would be
promptly sent. This did not suit the
oOlored men at all and there were loud
cries that he was tempOrizing with
them; that he knew the local authorities
would not call on him and the excite.
ment was so intense that the most war
like language was used Finally cooler
counsel prevailed and it was decided to
give Governor Altgeld time to act.
A delegation called on General Mer.
rift to ask that the United States troops
be sent to Spring Valley. They were
courteOusly received by General Mer-
rift, who told the committee that in the
event of the failure of the civil author.
tiles to preserve order and protect the
cOlOred people of Spring Valley, tbs
fact should be communicated to Presi.
dent Cleveland by telegraph, but he did
not anticipate that it would be necessary
for the national government to take any
step in the matter.