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Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1899-06-16
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ~.~
MAcKEREL SCARED BY WARSHiPS.
Theory of h Fish's Disappearance
by an Old Fisherman.

1ueOTy OF the fIHnNS
by an Old Fisherman.
OF late years mackercl have not been
seen off the eastern coast of Maine. One
explanation was given by Il prominent
fisherman Of Southwest Harbor, who
said:
1--WE used to catch mackcrcl by the
thousands down. our way years ago, but
the warships scared them away. You
know they run in schools, and oncc they
get scared from a certain locality they
never again run that way. That's the
only reason l can find rs to why they
don't come Our way nowadays"
Less is known about mackcrel Than Of
any other of our common food fish. 1t is
known that the fish migrate northward in
the spring and southwark in the autumn,
and that they come from some unknown
place that is secret to all Of our experts.
In May an enormous school strikes the
coast of Yarmouth. N. S. This school
evidently is separate from the southern
army that advances from the southern
coast. From the size and general char
acter of the mackerel off the Yarmouth
coast it is believed that. as &hcy have no
connection whatever wien the great
schools from the south. they must come
from out Of the deep sea to the east.
When the southern schools have adj
vanccd as far as Nantucket, they sudden
" disappear, leaving no trace behind
them. Then the veteran mackcrcl fish
ermen pick up their traps and repair to
the bays indenting the Massachusetts
coast, for it is there the mackcrel will
next appear, where they stay in more or
less numbers until we'll into August.
The rowing habit Of the mackerel is
thus shown. Besides these general
movements, they have certain cratic
habits that confound the fishermen and
experts. They disappear from one place
and reappear in the strangcst manner.
There is no accounting for these move
ments any more thnn there is in explain
ing their migrations. Old fishermen who
have grown gray in the work say thaS
the mackercl are the most mystifying Of
all our salt water fish. They have learn
ed to read the signs Of their coming and
going, but they cannot explain them, nor
can they account for their habits. They
pursue them with a sort of intuition. One
may be a good fisherman of other dcni-
zens Of the deep in a short time, but to
capture mackerel large experience is re-
quired.-Bangor Commercial.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1899-06-16
How Fnrndny Refused a Pension.

Lord Melbourne once announced to
Faraday that it was his pleasing duty to
offer him a pension, but, he added, II
suppose all this science is humbug."
FarAday at once replied, IF that is your
opinion, my lord, l decline the pension"
and retired. Melbourne, on meeting some
of his colleagues, said: II have had a
strange thing happen. A man has. de-
clined a pension" But these gentlemen
knew Faraday's position and reputation
better than the premier and urged him
to rectify the blunder. Faraday was
again interviewed, but Melbourne was
obliged to retract and apologize before
the pension was accepted.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1899-06-16
First Publication June 16, 1891
Notice of Homestead Final Proof.

Land Office at Bismarck, N. D., June 70,
1899.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before register
1899, viz:
GEORGE A. JOY, Jn-,
for the nw1a section 10, township lao, n range
80 ", 9Th p. NJ.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation of
said land, viz:
John Myers, Elmer Ames, George Hitchcock
and Mark Sebrey, all of Bismarck, Nd.
A. c. M~cGILLIvRAY,
Register.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1899-06-16
First publication May 10, $780,
Notice of Homestead Final Proof.

Land Office at Bismarck, N: d.. May 16, 1899.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before the register
and receiver at Bismarck, n. D., on June "a,
1899, viz:
AUGUST OLSTON,
for the eh, nwA and lots l and 2, Sec. IS, Twp.
al north, range 70, W., 9TH p. NJ.
Y He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation of
said land, viz:
c. a. Carlson. Edward Rawlings, Thomas
jacobson and John Larson, all of Rawlings,
NJ.
A. C. MCGILLIVRAY,
Register.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1899-06-16
Picture, Not Paint.

An art patron day came into Tur-
ner's studio when the artist was already
famous. He looked at a picture and ask
ed what was the price. The artist named
the sum he had set upon 1t.
"What, exclaimed the buyer, "all those
golden sovereigns for SO much paint!"
"Oh," replied Turner, "it's paint you
are buying9 I thought it was pictures.
Here" producing a half used tube Of COL
or, ''I'n let you have that cheap. Make
your own terms, -. and, turning his back
on the astonished patron, he went on
painting.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1899-06-16
First Publication June g., 1891
Notice of Homestead Final Proof.

I lands of Il ls at Bis g;1an ,i n; p }Is JUNE fo@,2 2, 1899:
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim. and
that said proof will be made before Register
and Receiver at Bismarck, n. D., on Satur.
day, July %, 1899, viz:
EDWARD B. ANDERSON,
for the n1s of nwA of section IL, township III n,
of range SO ". 5 T. NJ.
He names the following witnesses to prove
of said land, viz:
Peter Wallin. Ed. Rawlings, VIM. Kehn and
Carl Eliason, all Of Rawlings, n. D.
A.C MCGILLIvRAY, Register.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1899-06-16
First publication June 16, 1899.
Notice of Homestead Final Proof.

Land Office at Bismarck, N. D., June -, 1893.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support Of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before register and
EDWARD RAWLINGS,
for the eh of swA and lots 6 and 2, sec. 6,
twp. III range -, 5th P. NJ.
He names the following witnesses. to prove his
continuous residence Upon and cultivation of
said land, viz:
jacobson and Edward B. Anderson, all of Rawl-
A. c. M'GILLIvRAY, Register.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1899-06-16
The Unlucky Opal.
1--WE are so happy" she whispers.

I'VE are SO happy" she whispers.
"Yes, my darling" he
A sigh futters her gentle bosom.
do you know" she ~falters, our great
happiness %frightens me? 1t almost makes
me think the opal in my engagement ring
is PASTE"
In the clearest, brightest day the air
holds the material Of clouds, which at the
first chill breath gather and overcast the
sun.-Detroit Journal.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1899-06-16
First Publication May ~, 1891
Notice of Timber Culture, Final Proof.

United States Land Office, Bismarck, N. D.,
May !, 1899.
: Notice is hereby given that William A. Falconer
has filed notice of intention to make final proof
before register and receiver at their office in Bis
marck. n. D., On Saturday, the 18th day of June,
1899, on timber culture application No. 4451, for
the sell of section No. 32, in township No.. 1879 n,
range No. 70 W, 18th P. NJ.
He names as witnesses:
William Nelson, William S.. Craven, Barney
a. Scl,wab, jr. and Patrick Walsh, all of
Menoken. n. d.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1899-06-16
Reiterati0n.

Stranger-You say that old Hiram
tackled a bear with no other weapon
than a knife. Did he live to tell the story?
Native-Thet's tn only thing he pears
ter hev lived fur.-Philadelphia Record.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1899-06-16
June 3, 1899.

Board met pursuant to adjournment.
Present, Commissioners WEIGH and
johnson.
On motion the following bills were
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1899-06-16

First publication June 10, 1888.
Notice Of Homestead Final Proof.
Land office at Bismarck, N. D., June II, 1899.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
TO make final proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before register
1''' STEWARD WOODWORTH,
for the lots 2, 3 and 4 of Sec. q, Twp. 1877, range
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land, viz:
William McDonald; David Sullivan, Clifford
- A. c. M'G1LLIvRAY, Register.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1899-06-16

NICK Dockendort, Juror........S IA 20
rTahk Juror.......... IA 20
Mn. C9uch' !uror............ 2 10
yoseph haez, 2 10
Janes Iseardon; luror......... IA 10
mas. !uror.......... 6 10
nlctor Moynler juror........... 16 90
66aul Mlcnelson' ]uror..:...... 4 10
GLas. opltz; ]uror:............. 8 20
yohh =. ube !uror......... IA 20
yo19 GaSseiman, Juror........ 6 10
=. NJ. beliattl, !uror............ 20 90
golh !uror........... 2 10
n1 Ollum, uror.......... IA 20
= tiny oa.llH .......... 10 90
Geo. A. Joy, bailiff. ............ 10 90
On motion the board adjourned until
2 o'clock p. m. June 2, 1899.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1899-06-16

A proclamation to all sheep raisers Of the
state Of North Dakota and all manufac-
turers Of woolen goods n wool buyers,
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1899-06-16

Wahpeton-Smallg grain looking well, also grass and other crops.
STARk-Dickinson-The past week has been windy, with a good
shower: All small grain is doing and stooing well: potatoes and corn
are backward, as the weather is a little too cold for them.
STEELE-Colgate-The past week has been mos; favorable for crops.
Frost on the night of the 18th did a little damage to some corn fields.
Hope-Most wheat is looking nicely, except on some old lane, where
sown, having been delayed by wet weather.
UTSMAN-Pmgree-T weather was cold during the fore part of
last week, but warmer during the latter part. All crops are looking
we'll.
TOWNER-Cando--Whea and other grain growing WELL although the
ground is very wet. Some barley and flax to SOW yet.
TRAILL-Duane-Th weather has been too wet; wheat is turning
yellow in places: grass is growing finely. Hllsboro-With the excep-
ton Of rain on Tuesday, the weather has been dry and chilly, still
crops have done fairly we'll Fields are getting. weedy. Warmer
weather is needed. Observation-Disclosures has been damaged consider
ably by the late excessive rains, especially that sown late; oats
and barley have suffered in the same manner; flax growing SLOWLY.
Weeds are bad. Weible-Since Monday night, when it rained heavily.
the weather has been clear and moderately warm. A decided de.
cline in crop conditions is evidenced in the general yellow appearance
of all fields, due to too much moisture.
ARD-.Minot-Th weather is getting warmer, and all crops are look
ing well. -
WALSH-Auburn-The weather is very favorable for growing crops
but as a rule, wheat is looking red, and very unhealthy, on account of
the wet spring. Barley. oats and flax are all about sown. Cashel--
Weather has been dry and windy, and wheat in many places is turning
red, especially on high ground.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-29
THE GREAT SHIP CANAL
ADVANTAGES OF THIS ROUTE TO OUR
FOREIGN TRADE.
Senator Morgan, Who viii Probably Speak al
The Industrial Convention at Hunts
vile, is Enthusiastic.

Huntsville, Ala, August 2S.-Colonel
\. Il. Thompson, Secretary of the
Chamber of Commerce, In charge Of the
Committee on Arrangements for the In
dustrial Convention to be held here
early in October, today received a
letter from Senator John T. Morgan in
reply to an invitation to address the
gathering. lit is quite likely that the
Senator will Sattend the convention al
though he says he cannot make a posi-
tive promise at this time. The subject
chosen for Senator Morgan is the mica
ragua Canal" and in relation to it he
says:
THE foreign markets are those we
must reach out fQrei if we would enjoy
the full measure of our advantages.
Towards the promotion of this policy
nothing can be of greater advantage
than a ship canal through the Isthmus
of Darien, and that is now secured.
speak with firm confidence in this great
fact as an achievement thar is accom-
plshed in the secure foundations that
have been laid, and only await for q.
short period its completion. cotton
port ut Manila that will enable us to
reach the Orient with our cotton goods
and our provisions and supplies without
the enormous expenditure we are max
ing and have SO long endured in the
tribute to Liverpool as our point OF
distribution to Asiatic consumers must
be Il great factor in the progress of
American productions and manufac-
lures.
'gThe example of the wonderful growth
Of Hong Kong until it is the third if
not the second seaporbs in the world,
is a demonstration of what we can do
in the Asiatic trade if we avail our
selves of advantages that have come
to us even without our seeking them"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-29
BIG DAY AT BENSON.
The White People of Johnston Enthu-
siastic For the Amendment.

Benson, N. c., Aug 28,-(Special.)-
Saturday was a big day for Good Gov
ernment in Johnston county. For some
weeks the Radicals in this county have
been going about the county organizing
what they called COLONIZATION Leagues"
and trying to induce white men to join
them in ORDER as they said, to colOnize
the negro in some other country. As a
matter of fact, instead of being Colonial
tion Leagues they were Anti-Constitu-
tional Amendment Leagues started and
run in the hope of deceiving the people
into voting against the amendmept The
Democrats have caught on" to the new
secret revival Of the Union League and
its end is near at hand.
This has been the place where the
Radicals expected to make strong
stand, and when Mr. e. w. Pou and
Sheriff Ellington came out to speak, a
Radical by the name of Stanwell sought
to reply to Mr.. Pou. The crowd was
not in a humor to hear him and Mr. Pou
had to ask them to give him a chance.
The enthusiasm for the amendment
was unlimited. We have utterly de-
molished the colonization scheme of our
enemies.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-29
NAMES FOR GOVERNOR
SEVERAL WILL BE PUT UP BY
THE REPUBLICANS.
WILL HoLToN BE STATE CHAIRMAN /?
The Special Election for Vacancies in the
General Assembly Which the Governor
Is Required to Fill VIII be
Considered.

Winston, n. c., Aug 2S.-(Special)-
In an interview today Chairman Hoton
said that at some time this fail the Re-
publican State Executive Committee
would meet to take steps toward re-
for the nomination of Governor.
The special electin for vacancies in
the General Assembly, which the Gov
ernor is required to call, will also be
considered, as the Legislature adjourn-
ed to meet next June, and it is possible
that it will remain in session all sum
mer. Quite a number of counties will
be unrepresented unless the vacancies
are filled.
The committee at its next meeting will
probably elect a chairman. Some Re-
puIb1caals express the opinion that NJ.
Holton will be reelected, while others
say new man Will be chosen.
The State chairman said today there
would be several Republican candidates
for the nomination fof Governor.
District Attorney Holton sent out q
number of letters today to lawyers and
others throughout the State. They read
as follows: Il am instructed by the
I1on- ALlofHey 1eIleFal OF uHe Iulteu
States TO ascertain if possible whcra
the acts of the Legislature of this State
prior to 1916 can be found. with the
price asked. Ii you can find amy one
having these books or any of them for
sale 1 will appreciate it very much
The books are wanted for use i'm the
Department of Justice.
While Charles Poindexter, of High
Point, was ont driving Saturday even
ing with Miss Anna Charles, of Salem,
his horse backed the buggy off the
bridge across Salem creek and buggg,
occupants and animal fell fifteen feet.
The horse was Killed. Miss Charles
ankle was broken. Sire also sustained
other painful injuries. Poindexter was
badly bruised. He spat blood that
night but was better to-day
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-29
THE VICTIM A WHITE GIRL
DAUGHTER OF A RESPECTABLE
FARMER.
AND ONLY ABOUT EIGHT YEARS OLD
Her AssaiIant Was Trusty and Carried Water
for the Convcts. He Came Upon Her
Quarter Of Mile From Home
About Dark
About Dark.

A telephone message to the News and
brought another awful tale of an out
rage committed by negro man on a
little white girl
The deed was perpetrated about dark,
near the county convict camp, some
three miles from Durham.
Melville Parker, convict, is the
name of the guilty negro and his victim
was Bette Hurdleston, the eignt-year-
old daughter of VIM. Hurdleston, re-
spectacle farmer. Parker was a trusty
at the camp and was usually employed
in carrying water to the conyicts.
On one of his trips for water. just
about dark, he came upon the little girl,
some two hundred yards from her
home and proceeded to carry out his
devilish designs. This done, he hur-
ried back to the camp and was preparing
to try to escape, when the father of
the girl, who had learned of what had
happened, notified the guards. They
at once took Parker into custody,
and he is NOW in camp Hnder close guard.
There was much talk of lynching when
the news reached Durham, but it was
believed there at midnight that he
would not be disturbed last night As
to the future no promises were made.
The feeling against the brute is said
to be very strong.
Soon after the assault DIR. Johnson
was summoned and he found, upon ex-
animation, that the girl's story of the
negrois conduct was true.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-29
NEGROES LAY DOWN ARMS.
Trouble at Darien All 'Over-Troops
Remain Day or Two.

Darien, Ca, Aug. 2S.-Seyeral more
of the negro ring leaders of the riot
were arrested today without difficulty.
There are now twelve iii jail here and
thirtyEfive at Savannah. These viii
all be arraigned in he Superior Court
special session on Wednesday,. The
town is perfectly quiet and presents no
unusual appearance except for the blue
uniformed soldiers on eveIy street.
Colonel T,awloA is satisfied That The
danger is over. thCu.;h the tronp2 Viii
remain unti aftcr tie trial of John
Delegal for the murder of Deputy Sher-
iff Townsend as a measure of precau-
tion. The negroes are coming TO un-
derstand that the presence of the troops
is not a menace, but protection 10
them. and they are coming IN ana iay-
ing down their arms The probabilities
are that during Wednesday and thurs
day the troops will be gradually with
drawn.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-29
TELEGRAPHIC BRIEFS.

The signs all point to coming war in
South Africa.
The Republicans of Virginia will make
no fight for the Legislature.
Four American soldiers We're ambush
ed and killed yesterday near Iloilo.
The Government has surrendered to
the Revolutionists in San Domingo.
The Transvaal has notified Mr..
Chamberlain that it will make no more
concessions.
1t is declared by the anti-Semites that
they convey food to Mr.. Guerin through
an underground passage.
Green goods operators are distribu-
ting circulars in Cuba with a view to
working up business in the island.
Five cases of yellow fever of mild
type breaking out among the American
troops at Cabanas Fortress, has caused
the removal of the contingent there to
camp one mile distant.
The consular service of the United
States i'm China is said to be demoral-
lied and to require overhauIing. Sc
rious charges have been preferred by
consuls against each other.
Two native Mayors under American
protection in Luzon have been arrested
for being in collusion with revolution
lists. They called themselves friends
while secretly ht work against this
Government. The trend of events
tends to make the policy of leniency
unpopular among the Americans.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-29
COMING FROM HIS FARM
MURDERER TO BE TRACKED
WITH BLOODHOUNDS.
WHITE MAN ARRESTED ON SUSPICION
The People of Wilson Greatly Excited and
on the Street Discussing the Deed. Two
Little Children in the Buggy With
Captain Barnes.

Another terrible crime has been COM
mitted near Wilson and at last advices
the perpetrator was unknown.
The first news of the tragedy came
to- Sheriff NJ. w. Page, of this county,
in the following telegram from Sheriff
Sharp, of Wilson county;
"Send bloodhounds by Southern train
tonight Capt. Calvin Barnes, prominent
citizen waylaid and shot"
To this Sheriff Page replied that there
were no bloodhounds here, all those be-
longing to the penitentiary having been
sent to Ashpole where there is large
convict camp engaged in railroad work.
The next news of the killing received
here was the following special from the
News and Observers correspondent, Civ
ing the particulars of the sad affair:
Capt. Calvin Barnes was shot in the
back from ambush on the sidO- of the
road about dusk tonight within half a
mile of Wilson, while returning from
his farm. His two little grand children
were in the buggy with him.
The ball was an old fashioned ounce
minnie ball, evidently shot from a
musket. 1t went in at the back of his
left shoulder and passed through the
body. coming out near the right breast.
"A negro ON the road heard Capt.
Barnes groaning and went to his assist
ance. bringing him and his grandchildren
home.
"At o'clock, Captain Barnes is
thought to be sinking
"Bloodhounds have been telegraphed
for from Northampton and special
train has been secured to bring the dogs.
"A warrant has been sworn out
against a white man on suspicion, and
officers have gone for him tonight.
'.The place where Captain Barnes was
shot is being guarded so as to get a trail
when the dogs come.
Crowds are ON the streets tonight dis
cussing the dastardly crime.
Citizens and officers will take every
possible step to secure the perpetrator."
Mr.. Barnes is one of the leading men
of Wilson. He is member of a large
and influential family, graduate of
the University, and a progressive farm
err He was the pioneer tobacco farmer
of Wilson county. He is highly esteem
ed here and the assault upon him has
aroused the indignation of all classes.