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Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1895-08-30
Weather Prophet.

An old man who acts as sexton in the
n church of a little New Hampshire vii
lage has what he calls q "sure tellin sign
to assist him in making those prognostica-
lions about the weather for which he has
acquired a pleasant renown in the neigh
borhood.
"It's my old bellrope that tells me sartin
sure when there's a dry spell comm, an
when we may count on a good smart rain.
She's jest as reliable as last weeks paper
or jest about.
"When I take her in hand to ring for an
evenin meetin, an her strands is all kinder
moistened up an stringy, I says to myself,
Well fetch a storm by tomorrer night, or
my name amt Keziah Hicks, says I. An
we allus fetches that storm tomorrer night
or whereabouts.
"But when I ketch a holt of her on a
real blisterin July mornin, when the folks
are all comm along up the road with pam
leaf fans an sun umbrellas, an she's all
squnched up together jest as dry as an old
bone, IN not a mite o. give to her, why, I
know what to expect. An when the folks
stop an say, Don't you reckon Well git
some rain to cool us off before long, Mr..
Hicks9' Pm obleeged to say to 'em that 1
can't give 'em any enkerredgement.
"Almanacs is fearful unsartin, an even
weather reports is kinder liable to prone
now an then, but you take an old bellrope
that's got the hang O. the climate, as you
might say, an she won't never mislead you.
When she's dry, you can leave your UNI
brella to home, an when she's mist, why,
if you don't see it smoochin up in the east
before long it'll be-it'll be mos likely
because the storm has riz up in the middle
O. the night an ketched you nappin!'-St
Louis Republic.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1895-08-30
NOT WORTH U
Paris Newspapers Belittle the Waller
Incident.

Paris Newspapers Belittle the Waller
Incident.
PARIS, Aug. 29.-The Figaro declares
that the Waller affair is ~unimportant,
that Waller was only an American con
sui through accident, that he never did
well and that his consular colleagues, in
addition to the natives, Stunned him.
The Figaro adds:
Nothing serious can result from the
negotiations regarding his condemna-
ton, for he is not worth the trouble.
The Castine incident is mere serious;
but any formal complaints should come
from France and not from America,
which is entirely in the wrong. More
over, the American newspaper cam
paign in this connection is nothing but
an engine Of election warfare without
Importance for us, and aimed much
against President Cleveland and Mr..
Eustis."
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1895-08-30
First Publication August %, 1871
Notice of Homestead Final Proof.

LAND OFF e at Bismarck, North Dakota,
AUGUST 20. 1895.
Notice is hereby given that the following named
fual proof in support of his claim, and that -aid
proof will be made before United States Land
2. 1895, viz: Patrick McGrath. for the g. II of n. ".
a and lots No. 8 and 4 sec. 2 twp. 139, range u.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
CONT uous residence upon and cultivation of,
said land. viz:
Johu will, of Bismarck, North Dakota; l.
Dennison, of Mckenzie, North Dakota; isac
Hoffu, Of Sterling, North Dakota; Joseph Allen,
of Sterling, North Dakota.
Any person who desires to protest against the
allowance of such proof. OF who knows of any
tions of the Interior department, why such proof
should not be allowed, will Re given ar oppor-
tunity at tn above mentioned time and place to
and to offer evidence in rebuttsl of that submit
ted by clai i. ant. E. n. LAMB,
Receiver.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1895-08-30
Michigan Gets Mackinac,

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29.-Secretary
Lamont has issued an order transferring
the possession Of the grounds Of Fort
Mackinac to the state Of Michigan. It
is to be used as a park by the state, and
the grounds, if given up by Michigan,
will then revert to the federal govern
ment. The transfer is authorized by an
act Of the last session of congress-.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1895-08-30
Marinette Nav Get Tt.

MADISON, Wis, Aug. 29.-The state
board Of control opened it's regular
monthly session. The most important
business to be done is to locate the home
for feeble minded, which, it is expected,
will be settled at this meeting. From
present appearances the sentiment
among the members on the subject is
divided, but it is believed that Mari
nette's chances are ahead of all COM
DetitOrs.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1895-08-30
Indian Massacre Denied.

BAKER CITY, Or, Aug. 2S.-Reports
from Burns, Albany county, are to the
effect that no Indian massacre took
place in Diamond valley last Friday
night as alleged. The rumor grew out
Of a stampede at McCoy's creek Friday
night, when the settlers tried to escape
a band of approaching Indians.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1895-08-30
Horses stung to Death

ST. CLOUD, Mimi, Aug. 28.-Hi Rum
sey, a nan living at Kimball, lost a val
liable span of horses and came near los
ing his w life by riding into a swarm
of bees. The horses were literally stung
to death, while Rumsey lies at his home
in a critical condition.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1895-08-30
For Not Closing on Sunday.

WEST SUPERIOR, Wis, Aug. 29.-The
proprietors Of the n%ewsstands, candy
and cigar stores, ETC., who kept open
last Sunday, were brought up in the
municipal court under the state Sunday
closing law. Two pleaded guilty and
paid fines. The others will fight the
case, and were bound over until Sep
temhar
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1895-08-30
Waterspout Did Great Damage.

ZAcArEcAs, Mex, Aug. 29.-The vii
lage of Huatingow was visited by a water
spout, causing great loss Of life and prop
erty. Many OF the houses were washed
away and eight persons met death by
drowning. The flood also destroyed the
craps in the little valley. The storm
came up very suddenly and the water
spout burst directly over the town.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1895-08-30
Disgorged His stealines,

WINNIPEG, Man, Aug. ga young
man employed in the National bank Of
Fargo, who absconded with a large sum
of the banks money, wa captured here.
He turned over the money in hand to
the United States marshal who had
followed him, and will remain on this
side of the boundary for the present.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1895-08-30
Hovey Defeats Wrenn.

NEWPORT, RI. Aug. 30 The greatest
tennis of the year was played during
the day, when the winner of the all
comers tournament, w. F. Hovey, met
R. D. Wrenn, the present champion, to
decide the national championship. Ho-
vey won in three straight sets.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1895-08-30
sixth Minnesota Survivors.

ST. PAUL, Adg. 28.-Charles J. Stees,
secretary Of the Association of the Sur
vivors Of the Sixth Minnesota Infantry,
has issued the announcement of the an
nual meeting Of the association. It will.
be held at Minneapolis Sept. 10. Nor
gan Post hall will be headnuartars-
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1895-08-30
TRIBUNE E;

Has in stock a large number of Session Laws OF $50
I89l and i893-alI sessions since statehood; also a
numper Of volumes of the Debates of the Constitutional
Conventions work that will in time be very valuable
and difficult to procure.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-02-14
COUNTY assessor.

EDITOR VOICE: Governor Morrill, in
his message recommends county
assessors appointed by the district
Judge to hold Office for four years and
that property be assessed at its full
value. That is, he thinks our district
Judge more competent to select a
county assessor than the seven thOus-
and voters Of this county.
Will We be benefited by a county
assessor and an assessment at full
value?
The township trustee is usually the
best posted man in township and from
his intimate acquaintance with the
people and property in the township
is enabled to make much more eouit-
able assessment than a person from
without the township, and if there
are inequalities in the assessment
the three county commissioners COM
ing from different portions of the
county would be better calculated to
correct the errors than the one county
assessor.
The constitution provides that at
least 800 worth of personal property
shall be exempt from taxation to each
family. If property is assessed at its
full value that exemption is all a fam
lily has, while if assessed at one third
its value the family has an exemption
Of 5000. Who does this favor? The
poor. Who would be favored ~ an
at full value? The rich.
Again it is much easier to obtain an
equitable assessment upon one third
than it would be at full
value. No, by all means leave US the
township assessor and a third valua-
ton; the poor already pay more tax
than they should, aud we want DO
county officer.
LYNX EYE.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-02-14
A Girl Makes s212.1e In a Month.

l read in your valuable paper how
one or your subscribers made money in
the plating business, but l can beat
that and l am only girl. sent and
got the new Gray Platter and cleared
s2l2.l6 in one month. Can any of
your readers beat this? You can uget
spoons, forks and ieVelry to plate at
every house. Some big articles l sent
and had plated at the factory. There
is plenty of work to do, both in the
city and country, and why should any
person be poor and out of employment
when such an opportunity is at hand.
Anyone can get my platter by writing
to Gray & Co. Plating Works, Column
bus, Ohio. They do all kinds of plat
ing and will teach the art. Myplater
has alathe, wheels, tools and materials
for pOlishing-a nice little Workshop.
l hope my experience will help Others.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-02-14

brought in a verdict of 81 for the
plaintiff. At the time the pony was
killed it was running away with its
owner in one of the mad freaks to
which it was subject, and IN making
the turn coming onto the bridge from
the south failed to "cut the curve"
properly and only got onto the bridge
far enough to enable it to take a good
header" off again, which it is claim
ed might have been prevented had the
bridge been properly guarded with
railing. The board is determined
that no mort useless ponies shall be
driven off bridges at the expense Of
this township and will proceed to put
railing on all the bridges that need it.
That is the desirable course, and
thereby life as well as property may
be sayed.-South Haven New Era.
The front door Of s. Wallis store
blew open sometime Wednesday night
and nearly everything "freezeable"
in the store was "froze aud busted"
next morning. Mr.. Wallis store is
on Main street, next door to the post
Office and about as easy to see as any
thing in town and yet the might
watch" did not see the open door.
When n. SOnes came up town next
morning he made the discovery and
had the door closed. Mr.. Wahl thinks
somebody needs a pair of leather
specs, or else the night watch needs
some kind of keep-awake medicine
Conway Springs Star.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-02-14
n Word t0 the Teachers.

Il Word TO the Teachers.
Is it not enough that the labOIers
all over the United States are in a
condition in which they must be con-
tinually striking and protesting for
higher wages? Is it not enough that
such circumstances exist and that
they are unsuccessful? But,must their
action be taught to the rising genera
tion, as they are by some Of our teach
erS, ass being anarchy? Do those
teachers consider when they teach
this principle, that they are laying
open the depth of degradation to
which the United States has fallen?
When teaching that all this turmoil
is anarchy it shows the degrading
state Of affairs, in which the laboring
men, the source Of all wealth, are be-
ing neglected by the legislative power,
nay. are being deprived of their rights,
by the representatives who have sac
rifced their morality" for the
dollar" it shows that the profits of
their labor are flowing in a different
direction from that, in which it
should, and when in the course Of
these events they should protest
against the wrong being done them;
they should meet with insult and
ridicule from those of the nation who
should unite their efforts. to right
the great wrong by using the influence
that their position gives them, to in
spire the rising nation with just views
and nobler sentiments, instead of this
course Of action. The tendency of
many is to teach that this helpless cry
for mercy and its accompanying mani
feStatiOns is anarchy. The cry is un-
heard and followed by individual
demonstration on the part of the,half-
fed, half-clOthed toilers, who are
brought under subsection by that ever
ready instrument, "THE STANDING
ARMY" They not only fail to in
crease their wages, but a strike is most
always followed by a REDUCTION in
wages, bringing the fOilS closer, tight.
ening the reinS that are already cut
ting deep into the flesh of the starving
people and driving them to commit
depreciation upon the persons and
property of their Oppressors, and then
afterward to be killed like dogs by the
tools OF these same OppresSOrS. the
MILITIA" how long can this state
Of affairs exist? When will the heart
OF this nation awake, and the minds
of the people be inspired with a sense
of justice and in noble and upright
manner take up the burden of life.
and walking in that path of duty, do
his part? 1t is of vital Importance to
the future progress of this nation, that
the utmost care prevail in selecting
teachers and instructors who are fully
to fill this responsible posi-
ton. Every citizen must fully realize
that he has part to play, and is re-
Sponsible for the workings of this
government, and must compel him
self to act and Judge wisely.
SUMNER
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-02-14

Miss Nettie Snyder, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. L. B. Snyder, and a
former resident of this city, was
united in marriage on the 10Th of
January to Richard Warner at At
lanta, Georgia. The bride is well
known here and has many Wellington
friends. The groom is a young man
Of integrity and good business quail
fcatiOns, at present holding a posi-
tiOn as cashier of a large bank in the
city of Atlanta.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-02-14
Is There Need For a Constitutional
GOnVeDt IN,

EDITOR OlCE' Slice lle adoption
Of the constitution thirty-fve years
ago conditions have so changed as to
make thorough and 'cOmplete revi-
sion necessary.
Our judicial system should be
remOdeled.
Give the probate courts civil and
criminal Jurisdiction and reduce the
district courts to one fourth the pres
ent number. With proper restrictions
on appeals from three to five Judges
would be sufficient for the supreme
court. Limit the granting of injunc-
lions and punishment for contempt
and restrict their powers to what
properly belongs to the judiciary
department.
A better system of taxation is
needed, one that will reach all
property and that will place a double
taxation upon none. A graduated
cumulative property tax that would
prevent the forming of trusts and
combinations that now Cypress the
people and would prevent the monOpO-
lizing of large landed estates. 1t
should also provide for a cumulative
inheritance tax 10 order to carry into
the pnblic treasure a portion of all
large fortunes most of which have
been wrOngfully taken from the
public.
The constitution limits the number
of representatives to 125 and gives to
each county casting $50 votes a repre-
sentative. This provision causes the
absurd condition of counties with less
than 800 inhabitants having the same |
representation in the house as others
with over 23,00OinhabitantS and gives
to the western portion of the state an
undue power in the house that is
often used to prevent needed legisla-
ton. This could be remedied by Civ
ing to each senatorial district two or
three representatives.
The constitution also requires an
for legislative purposes
every five years which neceSsitateS an
extra session of the legislature every
ten years for that purpose, this should
be corrected.
The state should charter but few
corporations, in fact, none except such
IS are absolutely needed to serve the
public interest and they kept con-
itantly under state control.
We need more equitable method
If taxation for school purposes and an
opportunity given to acquire a good
education in each township
II county in the state, and the text
look question should be permantly
ettled.
Each head of a family should have
! homestead and a reasonable amount
# other property exempt from sale
lnder any process of law.
All officers should be elected by the
,eOple and the governor should only
lave power to fill vacancies caused oy
leath or resignation.
Many other changes are necessary {
md in fact nothing short Of cOnven- '
ion can do the the work.
What will it cost? Forty delegates
II one from each senatorial district !
will be sufficient and sixty days ses- {
ion including printing and every
hing connected Herewith ought not
o cost more than $1,000, and if the
constitution was submitted
It special election, the cost ought
lot to exceed $4,000 or a total of
$1,000.
The special session next year or two
amendments to the consti- !
ution will probably exceed that
]. NJ. DOUBLEDAY. S
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-02-14

No one in ordinary health need be-
come bald or gray, if he will follow
sensible treatment. Weadvise cleanli-
ness Of the scalp and the use of Halls
Hair Remover.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-09-13
BURIAL or AN INDIAN GIRL.
and Burning of Trinkets at
the Graves Like the Chinese.

Lapush Letter ia Beaver Leader.
The S-year~0id Firl # Wa-da -huds died
az consumption last Tuesday morning and
was buried in the Indian cemetery on the
sand spit the same day. \ box was made
~ a large bedstead and the girl placed
inside together with an S clock and some
other trluEs. Tho box vas covered with
rao kinds Of calico. - men took the box
out OF a window. which was opened for
tre purpose. FOR Indians never take their
dead out AZ the door They have no hears@.
and SIX men pat sticks under the coffin
- carry IT, but ONE NJ the men dropped
ofy. ~ the box was carried hy Eve men
Two on each side ara one following at
-he head Twcnty-siN men and women
followed. carrying mattresses. a hoe,
shade. a hand saw, hammer and nails.
trunk. e large white was1bowt a large
platter. several dishes. a large bunch 81
flowers. RED and bedding wood. Nrdling
ana matches Arriving Al the burial
grounds place was selected and three
men dug a hole - feet deep In the sand.
some cedar sticks were laid across. i~o
blanks laid on ana the box pat IN place.
Flowers were then placed a. the head,
which was toward the east. and the wash
howl platter ard several dishes broken
and tArown tn the holes at the head. sides
srf foe, Of the box. PIanks were then
sawed the r.E1t length 20 cover and *
ina sides. ard the trunk broken 20 cover
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-09-13
New stevedore Firm Tor the sound.

San Francisco. Sept. 12.-Speeial.-A
big stevedoring firm organized in this city
rs 10 soon commence business on Puget
sound. The biggest Australian lumber
purchaser and several individual members
OF the mill companies are backing the en-
terprise. It is claimed In San Francisco
that Port Prize lumber can be stevedored
for - cents a thousand feet, while the
prevailing rate on Puget sound has been
si.2s. In consequence. the chartering firms
declare they have been compelled 10 pay
from 10 shillings more per thousand
feet for freights than would be demanded
by vessel owners If stevedoring was more
reasonable. The plant has been engaged
and tho plan outlined and now 1t is pro-
posed 10 commence operations November
I. The promoters say that they were
forced 10 go into this business and COM
pete with older Puget sound companies by
tho incessant demands of shipowners. Tn
der the new system IL Is believed that bet
ter freight rates can be obtained and, ow
ing 10 the stevedoring being reduced TO a
par with Burrard inlet rates. more lumber
can be shipped into foreign markets than
heretofore.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-09-13

the box. While this was going on a IRE
was kindled near the grave and the bed.
bedding, baskets. triukets and mats We're
buried
All that were not employed at the work
sat around bowling. wailng and crying
all in chorus. as only Indians can. Ii APP
pears ike real grief. but by some il i
only put on. Those making the most
noise are supposed to have the greatest
sorrow. and are always paid for their
services as mourners. it is the custom
to destroy everything that belonged 10
or was used by the dead. The funeral
expenses, including property destroyed,
amounted 10 about so. When all was
finished. they retired wailing. The house
is nearly empty. The mother sits alone
on the floor weeping. and the father is in
a chair looking as sad as II he had lost
his best friend. The tillicums have gone
10 their respective homes There have
been ten deaths this summer on one
occasion in the past, a new $40 sewing
machine was destroyed and buried With
the dead. and the frame now stands be-
ing $50 was broken up. Then sometimes
they buy a new trunk 10 bury the dead
in. They put them in doubled zap Ike
Jack knife. lock IL and tie il up with rope.
one was asked why they put the rope
on. so he won't get out" ne answered.
and then asked Why do Boston people
nail up the box?' To keep the cover on.
was our reply I'VE had one man get
out and come in camp" said the siwash.
land IL frightened some OF our people
most 10 death" Indians are afraid Of
dead people. and dislike to speak the
name or departed ones.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-09-13
SPORTING NOTES.

TWO OF our consuis at San Salvador
rancisco merchants are wise they Wilt
a the st. Joseph Mo. track Thursday
ak made a mile ia 2.0Si4 The winners
were. 2Ip trotting, purse s. 800, Coy.
strong, best time. 2i6. free for all trot-
ting, purse. 3, 80. Azote. best time 2Ifa.
2:isiz ''''-e'
At the St. Louis races Thursday the
winners were: one mile. Treasure ! "a.
hVe furionss, Miss Oliver. :0424 seven and
q naif furlonss. Miss Gallop .32i- five
fariongs, Tagliona, l .03; one mile. Rey Del
Mar. LIZA six fnrlongs. George W. Bal
ley. lie.
Al the Coney Island faces Thursday the
winners We're FutuTity course for a-year-
olds, lntermlssion. time not taken: seven
furiongs, Rampo. % 2-5; mile Patrician,
los 20. mile on turf. The Swan az Is:
mile and furlong. Orinda I:544 seven fur
longs on turf, One ! Love. Is
At the Sacramento. Cal. races Thurs
DAY the winners were: Five furiongs
sei!sng. purse 500. for maiden 2-year-olds
PaloInacita, l:0Si4~ six furlongs. handicap
LOT &-y ear-olds, purse $500 Belle Boyd
l:lbiz. Fan stakes. handicap for Swear
olds and upwards one and one-quarter
miles. Bright Phoebe. posi-; six furlongs
selling. purse 500, for 3-year-olds and up
wards. Pat Murphy. Il5ia six furlongs.
selling, purse $500. for 3-year-olds and up
wards, Nebuchanezzar, 1874.