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Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1898-06-10
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at Fargo on recommendation of Senator
H~ansbrough. The Times Record would
have been better pleased if Mr.. Plumley
had been honored, for personal and fra
ternal reasons. Mr.. Loomis is a good
mar and will make a good official. It
was a personal and political appoint
ment, and rebounds to the credit Of
Senator Hansbrough. He sticks to his
friends. During the legislative session
OF 1881, when Senator Hansbrough was
elected on the seventeenth ballot, Mr..
Loomis was a member of the lower
house. No ucu was held and there
was considerable mixing up of votes,
parties and politicians. On the first
ballot Mr.. Loomis voted for his towns.
man, Col. Ball, for senator, and there
after voted steadily for Hansbrough,
except on the fourteenth, fifteenth:and
sixteenth ballots, when Col. Ball was
again in the field to keep votes from
going to Pierce. On the seventeenth
ballot of course he was on the band
wagon he had helped to erect. There
has been a senatorial election since then,
and the senator's election was of the
walk-over kind, with many patriots on
the band wagon, and it is truly refresh
ing to find a man in Office who remem
bers the fellows who supported him
when he needed friends. The Grand
Forks Herald will please kick.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1898-06-10

WHEN Uncle Sam has finished his lit
tie recreation of walloping Spain, there
is a valuable pointer which must be
whispered in his ear. When he embarks
in another war he must arrange to have
fire works every day for a large proper
ton of the country's population that in
sists that the war is too slow. What is
war without battle every day, or two
or three of EN- for that matter? The
interest Of the country must not be per-
mitted to languieh. The fellows who
want luridity must not be forgotten.
Whoop'er up, Samuel! Fill up the
pages Of history with red blood and
powder smoke. Time must not be
wasted by getting the enemy in a hole
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1898-06-10

The Spanish are interesting liars, to
say the least. The latest fabrication
put forth is that the Cape Verde fleet
under Cervera is not at Santiago but en-
route to the Philippine islands and will
arrive there next Sunday. This is
especially interesting for the reason that
the Spanish fleet is positively known to
have been in West Indian waters two
weeks ago and to reach the Philippines
by Sunday the feet would have to make
the trip around Cape Horn and clear
across the Pacific ocean in two weeks
time. It is one of those lies which is
amusing for it's verdancy.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1898-06-10

L. A. SIMPSON, the young Dickinson
attorney who enlisted as a private in
one of the North Dakota troops Of
cavalry now encamped at Chickamauga
writes al interesting letter to the editor
of the Dickinson Press of the trip of
the troops from Fargo to Chickamauga.
The trip was one continuous ovation
from start to finish and the cavalrymen
were encamped in due season on the
historic battle-ground at Chickamauga.
Simpson took advantage of the stop in
Louisville to call at the Courier-Journal
Office and renew his acquaintance with
Col. Watterson.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1898-06-10
THE decision Of the supreme cour

The decision of the supreme court
yesterday empowers county auditors to
issue warrants to the extent of a tax
levy, even when the constitutional debt
limit of the county has already been
reached. That is to say, a county
which has reached it's debt limit, may
levy a certain amount of taxes, and ie-
sue warrants to the extent of these
taxes for current expenses, these war
rants not to constitute an augmentation
of the county debt. Burleigh county
has reached it's debt limit, and has been
issuing no warrants for some time, but
under the decision of the supreme court
it may issue warrants each year for
current expenses of the county up to
the amount of taxes levied for that year.
The holding of the court is that the
taxes levied are c~onstructively in the
treasury and that to anticipate their
collection does not increase the county
debt. While as a matter of strict con-
stitutional Interpretation the issuance
| of additional warrants after the county
has reached it's debt limit may be per
missible, dangerous consequences seem
likely to ensue if county officials take
advantage of their right to issue such
warrants, since it has been the expert
ence of all tax levying bodies that the
totalamount of the tax is never collected
| and therefore a certain addition to the
debt of the county must ensue each
wear,
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1898-06-10

EXPERT financiers look for a speedy
end of the war through Spain's fnan-
cial difficulties. Henry Clews' weekly
review says: Were Spain in a condition
to throw new force into the conflict,
there might be less certainty about
these results. But every day brings
fresh evidence of her helplessness. The
fact that she is permitting. Cervera's
fleet to fall into our hands without any
attempt at rescue is the plainest posi-
BILE evidence that, for some reason or
reasons which can be only guessed here,
she is unable to send such help. II
would almost seem that she is quite viii
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1898-06-10

The United States supreme court has
modified it's recent decree in the Ne
braska freight law, holding that rates
may be reduced by the roads or by
state commissions where the rates pre-
scribed are reasonable. It has been
claimed by some that the North Dakota
freight case was settled by the Nebraska
decision, but the modified decision Of
the supreme court would indicate that
reasonable rates can be prescribed as
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1898-06-10

The patriotism of North Dakota is
proven by the great number OF towns in
the state which have mustered com
panies OF soldiers and only await per-
mission to enroll themselves with the
volunteers. Nearly every weekly paper
in the state tells of some militia organ.
lzation which has been formed, regret.
fully noting the fact that the war de-
partment refuses to take any more
troops from North Dakota.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1898-06-10

HE memorable victory at Manila is
saddened by the death of the heroic
Captain Gridley, who died while on his
way home, having been detached on
sick leave. Captain Gridley was one of
the heroes who made Manila famous
with Trafalgar. That he should not
nave lived to be honored by his native
land on his return home is indeed sad.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1898-06-10

THE navy is full Of heroes. All that
is needed to develop them is opportuni-
ty. Dewey at Manila had an opportu-
nifty and made himself famous. Hob
son and the seven men who accompanied
him likewise earned a title to sublime
herolsm. There is no lack of bravery
IN the navy. Every new opportunity
develops heroes heretofore unknown.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1898-06-10

EDITOR STREErER of the Emmons
County Record ard Editor Winship of
the Grand Forks Herald have at last
agreed upon one matter-at least VIM
ship in his last issue commends
Streeter's railroad ideas. But we may
be permitted to suggest that when
streeter discovers that Winship is with
him, he'll do everything possible to
shake him off the track.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1898-06-10

IT is interesting to note that while
Admiral Cervera lis reported by the
Spanish press as on his way to the
Philippine islands, the admiral himsAlf
is communicating with Sampson at
Santiago about the exchange Of prison.
ers. The Spanish press and the Span.
lsh commanders should compare notes.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1898-06-10

EDITOR DUNLAP Of the Valley City
Times-Record comments thus upon the
Fargo p%ostofice appointment: AL
Loomis has been appointed postmaster
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1898-06-10

Major EDWARDS and Jud LaMo,,ra
have reached The YOU'RE Another"
stage.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1898-06-10

Hawaii means defense. The Philippines
mean colonial expansion and miiitarism;
Hawaii means simply the economical
protection OF our present territory.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-09-24

he tired the best physicians 9ul without being benefited and has used several specific rheumatic cures, but was not helped. About one year and six months ago he read in this paper of case somewhat similar to his which was cured by Dr. Williams Pink Pills, and concluded to try this remedy.
 After taking the first box he felt somewhat better, and after using three boxes, the pains entirely disappeared, the dizziness left him, and he has now for over year been entirely free from all his former trouble and enjoys bet ter health than he has had since his boyhood. He is loud in his praises of Dr. Williams Pink Pills, for Pale Peo- pie, and will gladly corroborate the the above statements. His postoffice address is Lorenzo Nicely, Horton, Jackson county, Michigan.
 All the elements necessary to give new life and richness to the blood and restore shattered nerves are contained in condensed form in Dr. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. All drug gists sell them.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-09-24
AIDED BY MRS. PINKHAM.

Mrs. W. E. PAXTON, Youngstown, North Dakota, writes about her strug- gle to regain health after the birth of her little girl:
 DEAR MRS. PINKHAM:-It is with pleasure that add my testimony to your list, hoping that it may induce others to avail themselves of your val uable medicine.
 "After the birth of my little girl, three years ago, my health was very poor. l had leucorrhea badly, and a terrible bearing-down' pain which gradually grew worse, until could do no work. Also had headache nearly all the time, and dizzy feelings. Men situations were very profuse, appear ing every two weeks.
 took medicine from good doctor, but it seemed to do no good. I was becoming alarmed over my condition, when I read your advertisement in paper. l sent at once for bottle of Lydia B. Pinkham's Vegetable Com ponnd, and after taking two-thirds of the bottlesI felt so much better that I send for two more. After using three bottles felt as strong and well as any one.
 ." I think it is the best medicine for female weakness ever advertised, and recommend it to every lady I meet sui fering from this trouble"
 Maternity is wonderful experience orI pparv x-Nr-.~-~ o,~v~--~, oh sf vuhOl1u Eru-eo8r-5 -rl.5rirrh under right conditions need not terrifv women
 The advice of Mrs. Pinkham is freely offered to all expectant mothers, and her advice is beyond question the most valuable to be obtained. If Mrs. Pax ton had written to Mrs. Pinkham be- fore confinement she would have been saved much suffering. Mrs. Pinkham's address is Lynn, Mass.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-09-24
staryinp Out a Debtor.
Many queer stories are told of tn persistence and clever devices of tn

Many queer stories are told of the persistence and clever devices of the collectors of bad debts; but even a pro- fessional humorist would find 1t hard to invent anything more absurd than the method actually in uSe among the Mahrattas-at least, if travellers tales are to be trusted Tn their country-sO they say-when a creditor cannot get his money and begins to regard the debt as desperate, he proceeds to sit "dhurna" upon his debtor-that is, he squats down at the door of his victims tent, and thereby, in some mysterious way, becomes master of the situation. No one can go in or out except by his sanction He neither himself eats nor allows his debtor to eat, and this ex- traOrdinary starvation contest Is kept up until either the debt Is paid or the creditor gives up the siege, and in the latter case the debt Is held to be can celled.
 The laws by which the "dhurna" Is regulated are as we'll defined as those of any other custom whatever. When 1t is meant to be very strict, the claim ant takes with him a number of his followers, who surround the tent, and sometimes even the bed, of his adver- sary, to make sure that he obtains no morsel of food. The code, however, pre- scribes the same abstinence for the man who imposes the ordeal; and, of course. the stronger stomach wins the day.
 A similar custom was once so preva- lent in the province and city of Benares that the Brahmins were sometimes Sys- tematically put through a course of training in order to enable them to en- dure a long time without partaking of food
The St. Johns herald., 1898-09-24
.o Examine the Eye.

If anything gets into your eye, don't rub it. Good advice, but little diff cult to follow, for one instinctively rubs the eye under these circumstances. Nevertheless, don't do so. Get some one te turn the upper eyelid gently over a thin penholder, so that he may see the ball of the eye thoroughly. If lime gets into the eye and if you see the substance at once, wash out the eye with vinegar to two parts of water. If, however, you don't see the particle immediately, sim ply put sweet oil or olive oil into the eye and send for the doctor. New York Ledger.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-09-24
The Elephant as a Worker.

In the Siamese Malay states there are probably about 1000 domesticated ele- plants all told, and in the Lao country probably over 2,50O animals are work ing at the present moment. That these animals breed in captivity in Siam is due to the fact that large number of them spend the greater part of their time holiday making in the jungle.
 When there is no work for his beast, the mahouj takes him out to nice cool green bit of forest and leaves him there to enjoy himself. There is no expense connected with his upkeep, for he looks after himself. He has hobble of rattan round his feet to dissuade him from wandering too far, and a wooden bell round his neck, by the tone of which the mahout or his little boy can always find him.. when they go out once a month to look him up and give him some bananas Geographical Journal
The St. Johns herald., 1898-09-24
Goodness In Danger.

''I do not send my men where I will not go myself.
 It was Winfield Scott Schley who said this when he was commander of the New York and stood on the forward bridge of his ship outward bound from one of the ports of the Atlantic sea- board. Ten minutes before a badly frightened man had run up to him, call ing out:
 Captain, the forward port magazine is on firel"
 'Then shut your mouth, {" said the captain. The man, thus recalled to his senses, touched his cap and relapsed into silence, while his commander quietly ordered fire drill and mo- ment later commanded the flooding of the magazine. Both orders, a part of the daily routine on every American warship, were promptly carried out, but 1t was not until all danger was past tLa, She officers and men obtained knowledge Of the true state of affairs, When they did find out, they realized that their captain had been standing all the time just over the magazine, and one of the officers begged him to come down from the bridge and let him take his place. It was then that the captain made the remark quoted above, Brook lYn Eagle.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-09-24
LINCOLN ESCAPED.
A Vain Attempt to InocuIate Him With
 Smallpox In 1861.

A vain Attempt to 1nOcuIaLS Him "1Cn
 Smallpox In 1861.
 During the exciting period of 1861 great fears were entertained for the safety of the president, and every pre- caution was taken to insure his person al protection.
 One morning there appeared at the White House a woman, closely yelled, demanding an immediate interview with Mir. Lincoln. Approaching Mes senger Perkins, who guarded the door of Mir. Lincoln's private office, the vis- itOr make known her request and plead cd earnestly that she be admitted to g. personal interview. The doOrkeeper' orders were, however, very strict ano finding her eloquence all in vain sh finally compromised by Confding he message tC the courteous but firm em pIoyee. Taking him to one side, the yelled lady seized both his hands in hers and tenderiy rubbed them as she ex- tracted a promise that he would imme- diately deliver her request to the presi- dent. Perkins was almost overcome by most peculiar odor that appeared to emanate from his companion and has, tened to get rid of her without creating a scene.
 No sooner had he accomplished this than he confided to one of the official household the effect produced upon him while in conversation with the impor- tunate visitor. A physician who was present promptly divined the truth and instituted a search for the woman, when it was learned that she had driven rap idly away in a carriage, and all trace was lost. Perkins was immediately or dered to return to his home and await developments.
 Within the usual period he was taken i'll with one of the worst cases of viru- lent smallpox on record, and for weeks lay at the point of death. Upon his re- eovery the faithful messenger, whose devotion to duty doubtless saved the life of the president, was appointed by MT. Lincoln to permanent position on the clerical force of the war department.- Washington Post.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-09-24
Didn't Want Much.

Here is an advertisement from an old copy of an English provincial journal:
 Wanted, for sober family, man of light weight, who fears the Lord and can drive pair of horses. He must oc- rasionally wait at table, join the house hold prayer, look after the horses and read a chapter of the Bible. He must, God willing, arise at 2 o'clock in the morning and obey his master and mis- tress in all lawful commands; if he can dress hair, sing psalms and play at cribbage, the more agreeable. Wages, 15 guineas a year.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-09-24
Chronic Rheumatism.

From the Industrial Nelcs Jackson Michigan.
 The subject of this sketch is fifty-six years of age, and actively engaged in farming. When seventeen years old he hurt his shoulder and few years after commenced to have rheumatic pains in it. On taking a slight cold, or the least strain, sometimes without any apparent cause whatever, the trou- Dle would start and he would suffer the most excruciating pains.
 He suffered for over thirty years, and the last decade has suffered so much that he was unable to do any work. To this the frequent occur rences of dizzy spells were added, mak- ing him almost a hopeleSSs invalid.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-09-24
father of a good, healthy boy"
A self-Deoeption.

Some persons look forward to the en- joyment of peace as the result of the satisfaction of their desires. AS a pres ent possession they resign 1t as impos- sible-they have no time to think of or to enjoy 1t. But, when they have amassed a certain sum, or when they have attained the office they are seek ing, or when they have completed the task they have undertaken, or when they have made their name known in the world, then they expect to De at peace. No Will-o'-the-W Wisp WIS ever more deceptive; for desire, ike man himself, is ever progressive, and rightly so. One attained, another instantly takes its place, and, If the first does not contain the element of peace, neith- CT will the succeeding ones. Hopes thus founded are doomed to failure. Peace must come from within us, If at all. If 1t be not ours now, no future, however alluring, will be able to bring 1t to us. It implies double power over circum- stances anI over self. To adapt each to each is the great problem of life That solved, peace Is assured.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-09-24
4 MILLIoNA!REs GIFT.
How Jay Gould Redeemed a Church
 Being Sold at Auction.

Being Sold at Auction.
 Jay Gould and another railroad mag. nate were delayed for few hours in small Western town. They started to occupy the hours by making a tour of their surroundings.
 They had not gone far before they heard the mournful clang of the auc- tiOneer's bell, and came upon the crowd of curious people surrounding the seller. The auctioneer was crying, Eff teen hundred dollarsI Am l offered morer when NIT. Gould touched tall Texan on the arm and asked him what the sale was for.
 'Pard," said the ranger, "this be a knockout for the parsOn."
 ''In what way" asked Mir. Gould.
 You see, pard, the parson built this church, but the tin petered out, and now the wood butcher is selling the whole crowd out for his coin"
 Mir. Gould stepped up to the auction eer and asked for the contractor who was closing out his lien. The auction eer pointed out the man, and Gould ap- preached him and asked him the amount of his claim.
 Seventeen hundred dollars and costs" said he.
 What will you take in settlementT asked Mir. Gould.
 I'll sell for $500 and donate the balance" said the contractor.
 Hr Gould. taking from his pocket several bills or large denomination, gave them to the contractor. and took hIs receipt in full, with the canceled lien.
 Just then an old man. who had been an eye witness of the transaction, going up to Mr. Gould, said:
 Stranger, what are you going to do with the claim you've just bought?"
 MT. Gould looked the man over in that calm way he had, and asked why he wanted to know.
 Why" he said, 'I am the steward of this church. All the members and Sabbath school scholars are in the church, with the presiding elder and the pastor, on their knees, praying God to come to our help and save the church."
 MT. Gould said nothing but taking the receipted bill and the cancelled lien that he had in his hand, he gave them to the steward and, turning toward the depot, walked rapidly back to his train.
 The steward entered the church, now free, and told the people what the Lord had done, and they sang the doxOlogy on their knees. Then they went out on the streets to find the stranger. They soon found out that the little man was none other than Jay Gould. His train had gone md only a cloud of dust on the far-away prairie indicated where their benefactor was.
 MT. Gould has said that the letter he afterward received from that congrega- tiOn, signed by every one in it, gave him more pleasure than clearing $1,000,O00. New York Commercial Advertiser.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-09-24
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.

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The St. Johns herald., 1898-09-24
An Awkward Corn.r.

All A WhWarU C0rncrs "Pm sorry for Hambus." "Whv0"
The St. Johns herald., 1898-09-24
THF EXCELFNCF OF SYRTP DE ms

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 CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
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 LOUISVILLE. Ky. NEW YORK. NY.