davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1898-01-28

EDITOR W1SsH1p has gone away, and,
as we felt would happen, the city of
Grand Forks is going straight to the
dogs. The city which is the ideal of
Winship and Moffet for the capital, was
the scene of a finish prize fight within
the shadow of the court house, and
ended in a free for all among the spec
tators. The Grand Forks Plaindealer
furnishes this vivid account of the me-
lee:
Almost within the shadow of the
Grand Forks county court house last
night was pulled off a finish prize fight
that resulted in a number of prominent
men about town engaging in a little
scrape on the side which was only ended
after the ~belligerents had reached the
East Side where a few decoctions helped
matters considerably and resulted in a
dozen Or more black eyes, some of which
have not been exhibited on the street to-.
day.
The stars of the evening were a man
named "Berry,' who is much better
known as the "Grand Rapids Kid" a
white man, and George Washington, a
gentleman of color. Mr.. johnson of
Fargo was chosen as referee, and a. fee
of rs cents was charged each at the door.
The attendance was not large enough to
make a good sized purse, and a collec-
ton was taken which resulted in a roll
of less than SIS. However, the fight
went on and after the third round Ref.
cree johnson declared Berry, the white
man, the winner. This was not accord
ing to the idea of many of the spectators
and one of the prominent hackers of the
colored gentleman, jumped into the
ring and asked the privilege of knock
ing out any man in the party. He was
Immediately accommodated, but he re-
membered suddenly of the dead hero
story and gave up the contest. The
fight was pulled of so quietly that the
police department was left in igorance
of a very interesting occurrence.
Come back, George. Come back and
swear that Grand Forks is the cleanest
city in the world, that no liquor is sold
there, no crimes are ever committed in
the county, and whatever other fabrica-
tions may be deemed necessary under
the circumstances.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1898-01-28

PRESIDENT MCKINLEY will make a
western trip after the adjournment of
congress and has arranged to make
stops at three principal cities, st. Paul
Fargo, and Bismarck. The Mandan
Pioneer states that the president has
arranged to stop at Mandan, but the
official report does not mention Mandan.
Still, the engine of the special train may
be forced to take water there, or coal up,
and in this way Mandan may get a few
moments the PRESIDENTS presence.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1898-01-28
No BURnE1eH county coal miners or

No BURLE1GH county coal miners or
haulers will worry e the Mandan
Pioneers e%xaltation of the Morton
county coal mines. Burleigh county
has plenty of 'em, and a new one just
discovered twelve miles from town and
Burleigh county residents will use Bur-
leigh county coal-just as Morton county
residents will use Morton county coal
it is a pure matter of home industry.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1898-01-28

THE official Year Book of British Co.
lumbia gives s3,5OO,OOO as the total
amount of gold actually taken from the
creeks near Dawson City in 1897. This
was the aggregate result of the en-
deavors of at least 10000 people who
started for the gold mines last The
average expenditure Of each for passage,
equipment and subsistence is stated at
not less than $500 for each person.
Taking into account losses incurred and
sacrifices made, and expenditure of
previous savings for the benefit of those
left at home, the average cost of the
years adventure to each OF. those 10,
persons has probably come nearer 81, 1000
than $500. So, for the S3,5OO,OOO of
gold actully secured, a total expenditure
of fully $4,000, 1000 has been made. In
other words, every dollar dug from the
frozen soil of the Klondike has cost
nearly So.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1898-01-28

-
The remarkable increase in Northern
Pacific earnings tells the story of the
improvement in business in the North
west and far West. For the last week
OF December the gross earnings were
$54O,396 against s40S,O16 for the cor
responding week of ls96-an increase of
5l32,3S0. For the month Eof December
they were s1,747: 764, an increase of
s309,SS9. For the first six months of
the fiscal year DULY l to Dec. 49, they
were s13,352,76 1862, an increase of S2.375,-
ssl over the corresponding period of
1896. The net earnings for the first six
months are over s7,O0O,0 900, the fixed
charges for this line We're: 3,OOO,O 600,
leaving a balance of over $4,000, 900 to
apply on dividends. The dividend on
the preferred stock at i per zen for a
year calls for 100000 so that the road
has actually earned in SIX months a>full
years dividends on the preferred and
has 100000 left for the common. The
earnings for the first week of January
show an increase of slO6,OOO wei the
corresponding week of 1897. Thus it
would seem that the common stock is
not very far away from a dividend.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1898-01-28

The comptroller Of the currency has
appointed W. j. Kneeshaw of Pembina
as receiver of the defunct Pembina bank,
thus indicating that the bank will not
resume, as vas thought possible for a
time. Kneeshaw was endorsed by
nearly all the depositors for the place.
A state bank will probably be organized
to take the place of the national con-
Germ, and an effort be made to purchase
the assets of the defunct institution.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1898-01-28
Pail Nail Gazette Insists.

LONDON, Jan. 25.-The Pail Mall Ga
zerte says: "Our latest information i'll
regard to Nj. ,G%ladstone's condition
continues to be 1lost grave. There has
been no improvement since our al.
nouncement of "Wednesday. We say
this. in spite of all statements to the
co-s.ary, aud with a full sense Of. or
responsibility in doing To-"
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1898-01-28

The New York Herald polls the gov
ernor of the several states on the ques-
ton of Hawaiian annexation. The
majority of them seem to favor it and
the northwestern governors are for it
with a few exceptions. Some of them
believe the government should settle the
Cuban matter first and then take up
the Hawaiian question actively.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1898-01-28

EDITOR W1SsH1p of the Grand Forks
Herald has gone east-presumably he
has run out of inspiration for santi-
gang" editorials-and hopes to return
sufficiently choleric to do the situation
in the state justice.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1898-01-28
The Markuson case promises to end

The Markuson case promises to end
in the supreme court of the United
States. There is an important question
involved as to the right to punish by
Imprisonment for contempt of court,
when a defendant asks for a jury trial.
The case promises to be hard fought, as
the reversal of the decision of the SUI
preme court would be a body blow. to
the prohibition law.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1898-01-28

The senate postofice subcommittee
took Congressman Johnson's objections
to the Bismarck p~ossofice appointment
with their dinner in the senate restaur-
ant-and of course, with a little salt.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1898-01-28

The senate committee on postoffices
and postroads has not yet reported the
Bismarck %postofice appointment, but
has sent for all the papers in the case,
and will give Congressman johnson a
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1898-01-28

The appointment George E. Roberts
of Iowa as director of the mint is a
recognition of the services of an able
mar in the cauee of sound finance.
Roberts little book "Coin at School in
Finance" was extensively circulated
during the campaign, and did much to
counterfeit the effect Of the misstate-
ments of Coin.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1898-01-28

KELLOGG of the Alert throws out a
broad hint to Winship. He says that
when any republicans are dissatisfied,
the way to fight the matter is not in
their own ranks but to "join with others
of whatever party designation, and get
the majority and the CONTROL"
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1898-01-28

SPACE writer's are getting restless, and
a new story comes from Leeds of the dis
covery of twenty. three bushels of snakes
in an ice house. The newspapers must
have some ghost stories.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1898-01-28

The Review has learned that there is
a surreptitious move on foot between
rump democrats and rump republicans
in the state to fuse and nominate a rump
like Rankin OF Winship for governor,
s%idetracking the free silver issue, which
'unholy alliance" the Review refuses to
tolerate.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1898-01-28

..E.#- ar.F. "a, .H-sF#
Miss Frances E. Willard. who has been
attending the worlds convention of the w.
CT u, says that better health for women
is today a more urgent matter than woman's
suffrage.
She says: "What women at presentm o
need is a better supply OF red corpuscles."
From every section of the country. from
Maine 10 California, come well-attested re-
ports of women, blOodless, d%yspeptic, nerv-
Gus, seriously run down, and in many cases
so weak as to be bed-ridden, who have been
enabled to resume their places in the fam
lily circle and in social life-bealthy, ruddy,
well-cured women, blythe aid.of th1t great
blOOd-maker and ~health-maker. Paine's
celery compound.
Mrs. E. IL. Ward is one Of these fortu-
nate women whom Paine's celery COM
pound has saved from an ailing,
unhappy invalid condition, as her letter
shows:
213 Michigan Ave., Mason City, Ia,
Sept, II, 1897.
Wells Il Richardson Co.:
Gentlemen: My greatest trouble seemed
to be a general weakness and all-over tired
feeling. lam IS years OF age and l 4 did
not expect to be ever strong again, but [
used four bottles of Paine's celery COM
pound and wa greatly strengthened. and
my cough seemed better so that 1 stopped
using the remedy and have not since felt
the need of any further help whatever.
Very respectfully yours,
MRS. E. A. WARD.
Persons of large experience among nerv-
GUS women, who, as rule, are thin and lack
blood, recommend Paine's celery COM
pound as beyond all question the one
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1898-01-28

The sending of a battle ship to
Havana suggests that the United States
will preserve her position there by
Main strength.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1898-01-28

The year 1897 is an admirable illus
tration of the benefits resulting from a
wisely framed protective tariff. The
first half was dull and profitless, and
there was a growing cry that the repub-
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1898-01-28

hearing, he hoping to be more success
full with them than he was with the
president.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1898-01-28

A SUGGESTION comes from a Dickey
county farmer worth more than a pass
ing notice. That is that the county
commissioners use all or a part of GER
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1898-01-28
ONE ENJOYS

Both the method and results when
Syrupof Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing tothe taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys.
tenn effectually, dispels colds, head.
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro.
duced, pleasing to the taste and &C.
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and observation-disclosures, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known. II
Syrup of Figs is for sale in so
cent bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Donot accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA Ee Sk9Up CO.
eAs RAsosao0. CAL
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1898-01-28

The Loud bill, regulating the carry
ing of second class mail matter through
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1898-01-28
the mails is one that, if passed,

the mails is one that, if passed,
would result dis~astrously to news
paper publishers in small cities and
towns especially. The bill, if passed,
would cut off all exchanges, sample
copies to advertising agents, boom edi-
tions of papers, all paid for by campaign
committees, and all issued by news.
papers for the purpose of securing new
subscribers-in fact would limit the
publisher to mailing papers 'to persons
who voluntarily order and pay for the
same'-except he pays for other issues
mailed at the ruinous rate of one
cent for each four ounces. The inter-
probation of the law would also mean
that a subscriber must be cut off at the
expiration of the time to which his SUBJ
scription is paid. This matter is one of
vital interest to all publishers, but es-
pecially to newspapers in small towns,
as proven by the expressed opinion of
Perry S. Heath, first assistant postmas-
ter general who says that sin his opin-
ion, every paper published or circulated
in a small city or town in this country
would be greatly injured" 1t is also a
fact that a large amount of advertising
is being held up by agents because they
believe that the passage Of this law will
serve 10 reduce the circulation OF small
papers thirty-three per cent. Another
feature of the law that will harm u
try papers is that all immigration edit
ions containing such matter as prospec-
tive settlers desire to know, will be de-
MED the privilege of passage through
the mail at the second class rates now
enjoyed. The bill is one in which every
publisher is vitality interested and each
n should waste no time in communi-
eating with his representative in con-
gress to the defeat of the measure.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-04-30
VOL LUNTEER NO. |
An American Lady Leaves To-day
for the War.
WELL FITTED FOR Her MISSION
Proposes to Enter the Hospital
Service for Old Glory
Soldiers.

To Mrs. J. Hyde Thomas of this city
will belong the honor of being the first
civilian to leave the Hawaiian Islands
for the purpose of following the for
tunes of war with Old Glory. Mrs.
Thomas, who is trained nurse, goes
by the S. S. City Of Peking today. She
will offer her services as field or hos
pital nurse for troops of the United
States in the war with Spain.
Mrs. Thomas has had in thought this
step ever since the receipt by the Ala
media of the news that war seemed alb
solutely certain. To a representative of
evening that she wished to avoid any
advertisement or notoriety. She quiet
ly remarks that she is simply follow
ing. the dictates of her conscience and
will be more than satisfied if she can
be in any way of service to the country
and flag of herself and ancestors.
Several evenings since Mrs. Thomas
called upon Harold M Sewall, the Am
erican Minister Resident and mention
ed to that gentleman her plans. Mr..
Sewall was at once touched with emo
tions of patriotism and enthusiasm and
on the instant preferred every assist
ance in his power. Mrs. Sewall de
cIared that she must cooperate with
her husband and at once prepared let
ters to her sister, Miss Asche, of San
Francisco, introducing and commend
ing Mrs Thomas. The Minister fur
nished letters that will Immediately
place Mrs. Thomas in communication
with persons who can further her no
BILE plans. Mrs. Thomas was delighted
with the manner in which her mission
was favored by the Minister Resident
for the United States and praises him
highly.
This lady who is showing the way to
Americans in Hawaii has been in the
Islands number of years. Her home
has been with Mrs. S. l.. Dexter, on
Richards street Mrs. Thomas has fol-
lowed her calling as professional nurse
and has been with some of the some
prominent families of the city. Mrs.
Thomas is from a State that has been
called cranky politically, but that has
given to the country some of the fore
most public men and that may be de-
pended upon to do it's share in meeting
any enemy of the flag. Colorado was
her home and in his lifetime her 'hus-
band was we'll known there. Mrs.
Thomas is an educated, refined woman
of stout heart and has a store of health
that she believes will resist the eli
mates of Florida or Cuba. She hopes
to be able to at once proceed to an as
signment for active service. The lady
has in Honolulu many friends who will
miss her greatly, who will wish her
we'll and who will not be much sur
prised at her course, knowing her to
be a woman Of determination and OF
intense love of her country.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-04-30
Trip to LaYsan.

When the Inter-Island companys
steamer Noeau leaves this port for a
visit to Laysan Island she will be in
the charter of the Pacific Guano & Fer
tilizer Co., H. Hackfeld & Co., Ltd,
agents. It is said that the steamer will
visit a number of islands or sandspits
to the southwark and will be a fort
night or more in making the trip. 1t
takes about three days to steam down
and four or five to run back. Supplies
and men will be carried and men may
be brought back.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-04-30
MOhican'S Departure.

The L. S. S. Mohican, Book com
mander, started out for San Francisco
at an early hour yesterday morning,
according to orders received from the
Navy Department on the Alameda. She
arrived off Waialae, on the approach
to Koko Head, when it was found that
something was wrong with her rudder.
8 o'clock and proceeded at once to the
work of repairing which was finished
at about $3.50 o'clock in the afternoon,
when the Mohican proceeded on her
way.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-04-30
Will of Stephen Spencer.

Senator Cecil Brown, as attorney fl
ed in Circuit Court yesterday the last
will and testament of the late Stephen
Spencer, whose name will be familiar
to all kamaainas. Mr.. Spencer died in
England in December last at a ripe old
age and after a useful and noble life.
While in Hawaii he held many posi-
tions of honor and trust. For num-
Der of years he was chief clerk in the
Interior Department. Mr.. Spencer aft
er his career here regarded Hawaii
nei as his home and so stated in his
will His beneficiaries are immediate
relatives. There is disposed of prop
erty in London of the value of O,O00
and in Hawaii of the value of $4,000.
The will is beautifully prepared and
has the approval of the English High
Court. J. NJ. Dowsett is made admins
traitor of the estate in these Islands.
In debating the will Mr.. Spencer spoke
of Mr.. Dowsett as 81. NJ. Dowsett, gen
orally called Jack Dowsett.''
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-04-30
Off for MOIOkai.

There were about 40 passengers for
the Molokai Settlement on the Inter
Island steamr Noeau last evening. The
party included Legislative committees
and members, all the members of the
Board of Health who were able to leave
the city, several invited guests-princi-
pally medical men-and representa-
tives of the press. The Noeau will be
at Kalaupapa this morning. The day
will be spent in inspection of the set
tlement. There are quite a number of
cases for the board to handle while on
the Island
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-04-30
SPECIAL BUSINESS ITEMS.
IF YOU BUY A SINGER,

You will receive careful instruction
from a competent teacher at your
home.
You can obtain necessary accessories
direct from the company's Offices.
You will get prompt attention in any
part Of the world, as our offices are eV-
erywhere and we give careful attention
20 all customers, no matter where the
machine may have been purchased.
You will be dealing with the leading
company in the sewing machine busi-
ness, having an unequalled experience
and an unrivalled reputation - the
strongest guarantee of excellence.
Sold on easy payments. Repairing
done. B. BERGERSEN, Agent.
1615 Bethel Street, Honolulu.
The City Carriage Company possess
only first-class hacks and employ only
careful, steady drivers.
Carriages at all hours.
Telephone 113.
JOHN S. ANDRADE.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-04-30
A Big Bathing Party.

The young ladies of Kawaiahau Sem
mary, with chaparones, had possession
of Sans Souci, Waikiki, for nearly all
of yesterday afternoon. This was a
special outing for the pupils of the
boarding school. Arrangements had
been made several days ago for the
excursion and there were no mishaps
A delightful time was had. There were
any number of swimming races and
water games. There were So girls in
the party.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-04-30
Made Baggage Vans.

This complaint is made by several
ladies and gentlemen who are regular
patrons of the tram company: That
car No. 4, leaving the corner Of Fort
and King at 1:O5 p. M, had yesterday
three trunks of a Japanese on the rear
platform. Passengers could only enter
from the front of the car and inside
found a number of ilI-smelling bundles
belonging to japanese.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-04-30
Wharf 2OOft.x1OOft.-2OO.-

1st Wharf 2OOftx1OOft.-2O
600 sqr. it. q $1....s 2OO. goo
2d. Cost of dredging on har-
Dor side Of wharf, 75ft.x
2,00Oft.x27ft. deep. Present
average depth to be dredged
say 13ft. 6in.-75. .000cub. yds.
at 80 cts....... 22,5Oo
Sd. Cost of rock retaining wall
across front of mud basin
say 700ft. by average width
15ft. by depth 27ft., allow
settling in soft mud 13ft.
Total area of rock embankment
say 7OOft. long 4Oft. deep and
an average of 15ft. wide.
equal 1856 cubic yards at
81 Observation-Disclosures. 1855
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-04-30

way. He was asked particularly as to
Governmental plans on wharfage. To
all questions Mr.. Damon replied very
carefully. Attorney Kinney read from
papers and asked about discussions in
Cabinet meetings.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-04-30

Trial in the Government and Oahu
railway case proceeded all of yesterday.
After the attorneys had finished with
Mr.. Rowell, superintendent Of Public
Works, there was called to the stand
Damon. The Minister of Fin
ance was closely questioned for sever
al hours by the attorney for the rail
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-04-30
For a Kauai Dance.

The Mikahala took to Kekaha yes
terday afternoon party of some u or
more young people who go to attend
the dance at the Glade home in Ke-
kaha tomorrow night Their names
may be found in the passenger list in
this issue
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-04-30
CRISP PARTISAN NOVELTY.

Gren a bandes, the latest Partisan
craze in dress goods for summer, street
and evening wear. Lightest and hand
soonest goods ever placed on the mar
ket. Every conceivable color and COM
bination of coIors and figures. To be
had only at L. B. KerT's, Queen street.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-04-30
Juniors to Wheel.

NJ. A. Cheek, assistant secretary of
the Y. NJ. C. A, will take the junior
members of the association on wheel
run this forenoon. The boys will meet
at the association hall at 8 a. NJ. and
will be away On the outing until u
o'clock noon.