Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1898-07-15
Tuesday.

Lieutenant Governor Devine came in
from the east this morning.
Private Sccetary Phelps went out to
Dickinson this morning and will return
tonight.
DR.. Furness Of Mandan made a flying
visit TO thecity last night, coming across
the river in the ferry.
George Hughes passed Sunday in the
city, having come up to see his father
who has been quite i'll.
DR.. Bentley is in Fargo attending the
convention of the %fusionists and is said
to be IL prominent candidate for the
congressional nomination on the fusion
ticket.
E. ID. Barber returned this morning
from Wahpeton where he has been for
several days. He attended the city pri-
maries, and enjoyed a pleasant fishing
excursion during his absence.
a telegram received in the city last
evening from Richland county indicated
that Falley would have the county dele
cation and there would be no contesting
delegation. The convention there is on
the 14th.
The office of commissioner O finsurance
at the capitol has been undergoing re-
pairs for some time. The old wood work
has been replaced and other improve
ments made. The Office will be ready
for occupancy again in a few days.
Andrew Blewett left last night for
Fargo where he will attend the session
of the %fusionists, and watch 'em put up
a state ticket. Andrew has been men,
toned as a candidate for governor, but
it is not likely he will enter the race
this year.
The eXcursionists on the steamer
Bachelor, who went down to Fort Yates
report a pleasant time and an interest
ing trip through the fort. They were
too late to see the issue of rations to the
Indians, but saw many interesting
sights nevertheless.
Richard Sykes of Manchester, Eng.
land, was in the city yesterday. Mr..
Sykes is one of the largest land holders
in the state, owning something like 1O0,-
600 acres scattered through various
counties. The improved conditions in
the state have benefited his holdings
and he will soon be able to dispose of
much of his land as the market i'm
proves.
The funeral services over the remains
of Mrs. Anderson were held at the
Methodist church this afternoon. The
services were conducted by Rev. Ryan.
A large number of friends was present,
including a delegation of the ladies OF
the Eastern Star of which order the
deceased was a member, and a number
of members of the Masonic fraternity.
The remains will be taken to Fargo 10.
night.
The county commissioners will prob
ably finish their session as a board of
equalization tomorrow. The commits.
%sioners have adjusted a number OF com
plants and have also equalized the work
of their assessors where in the opinion
of the commissioners the assessments
were too low, as was the case in some
instances. The commissioners will also
look owe some proposed bridge and cul-
vert work on Burnt creek before theil
adjournment.
R. G. Kearns, formerly telegraph
operator at the depot here, has had &
pretty evere experience at Chickamau.
ga. He enlisted with one Of the western
cavalry companies, went into camp al
Chickamauga, was vaccinated and sui
fered from blood poisoning as a result
He has been in the hospital for SOM
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