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Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1899-05-12

from the 18th Of June to the 31st of
August each year. And the superin-
tendents of said warehouses have so
notified the department. The North
Dakota Wool Growers Association es-
tablished special wool market days at
the following named places within the
state: Sentinel Butte, June 21; Dick
inson, June %; Taylir, June 20; Rich
ardton, June "a; Glen Ullen, June rs;
Mandan, June &c; Hebron, June %;
Bismarck, July /; Steele, July 2;
jamestown, July 3 Of each year.
An annual proclamation has been is
sued by this Office declaring the free
storage and wool market days as
above; requesting all wool growers to
bring In their wool on the market days,
and inviting wool buyers to be present,
which was published in several news
papers in the state. In addition to
this, circulars have been SEN to the
leading wool buyers, dealers and man.
ufacturers Of wooden goods in New
York, Boston, Philadelphia, st. Louis
and Chicago inviting them to attend
our markets.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1899-05-12

tbs Il used IN underwriting the coal
which IL blasted down with powder
and loaded into small Ears that run On
q narrow gauge track from the mine to
the railroad cars. From twenty -
ninety men r employed, the larger
output being In the winter season.
Stark county has several other mineD
working on q smaller scale.
There Is a good pottery, brick and
fire clay associated with the coal, which
is being successfully manufactured into
pressed and fire brick by the Dickinson
Press Brick Co., using the North Da.
kota coal.
Montana line is all underlaid with coal,
and to the east the coal crops out from
all the bluffs. the entire distance Of 100
miles. to Mandan. There r three
mines operated at Sims, employing
about eighty men. The stall and pillar
system is used, and the vein Is about
six feet thick. Other mines are oper~
ated ut Glenullin, Hebron, Blue GrassI
New Salem and other places. Coal 10
sold at these points for n dollar per
ton on the cars. The greater part Of
Burleigh county is undcrlaid with coal,
and mines are being operated north Of
Bismarck that supply the city. In the
fall Of the year, after the crop is dis.
posed of, it is not an uncommon sight
to see a hundred farm teams loaded
with coal on their way to the capital
city.
The country generally to the Cana
dian line is underlaid with coal. The
largest mine on the 500 Line is located
at Burlington, Ward county, where .
compressed air plant furnishes the
power for underwriting. It is also
worked on the stall and pillar double
entry system and employs about fifty
men. Other mines are located alone
the 500 Line. The new line from Kuhn
to Bismarck will be a very valuable
outlet for coal to the southern part Of
the state and South Dakota points.
This line is very friendly to the coal
interests and consume large quantities
of this coal themselves. The coal lands
on the Great Northern line begins In
the vicinity of Leeds in Benson county
and extends west to the Montana line.
Some coal is mined at Minot, but very
little has been done to develop the coal
interests along this line, and the people
are not getting the benefit Of what
nature has placed ut their door.
The coal in North Dakota in the top
vein alone is practically inexhaustibla.
A very conservative estimate places
the number Of tons at Il hundred and
twenty billions. or coal enough for the
United States Of GOO, based on the out
put of 1897. We will have coal when
our Eastern States, with empty mineA
will be trying to solve the fuel ques-
ton.
Our freight rates on native coal arc
very fair, and considering the amount
handled, being about a cent per ton per
mile ON the three hundred mile haul.
]. +. BRODIB.
Lehigh, N. D.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1899-05-12

mills have a national reputation for
producing pure wooden goods, and the
mills at Grand Forks rank with the
best. The product Of this mill il known
to a large proportion of the people Of
the state by actual knowledge, and the
liberal patronage accorded to this in
stitution Is a matter Of much gratifica.
ton to the company. The company
makes n speciality of exchanging their
pure WOODEN goods for wool, and have
the reputation Of being the best wool
market in the Northwest.
During all the time Of low prices for
wool, during the free wool period, this
mill maintained a level of prices con-
siderably above the level Of Eastern
markets, which resulted in bringing it
a large business and a splendid rcputa-
tion as a market. This reputation it
still maintains, and it's propositions to
Its customers this year are even better
before and its lines of manufac-
ttlre are much more attractive. This
mill also makes a cash market for a
good part Of the wool raised in the
state by growers whose clips are too
large to be handled in exchange. The
samples and circulars, sent out free,
upon request. are attractive and inter-
esttng and Of value to anyone having
wool to dispose of. The plant owned
by the company is a model one, and is
said to be the finest mill in the West.
It represents a large investment, and
the lines manufactured are very CON-
plete, comprising yarns. hannels, blank
ct shawls, beaver shawls. twecds.
skirts, underwear, mackinaw jackets,
shirts, ready-made pants, ETC., etc.
seasons clip is approaching, and IL
would seem rs though no better sug-
gestion could be given to the WOOL
growers, than to carefully consider the
merits Of their WI home market, be-
fore shipping their wool to the East to
he mixed with shoddy and returned as
pure wool A. P. CLIFFORD,
Sec. Grand Forks Wooden Mills.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1899-05-12
90 well and requires 70 little winter
Ro4Sl--oD

90 well and requires 70 little winter
feeding?"
1T is found in our favoring climate.
Our winters are dry and sunny; there
Is little snow, and then we, at inter-
walls, have those mervelous warm, dry
winds in winter, called "Chinooks,"
which, If there is any snow, soon
takes it off,"
us there any other reason?"
Yes; 1t Is in our native grasses.
They don't lose their strength in au.
tumn and winter like they do in the
East. They mature here into q natu.
raj hay on the ground. They keep
their strength the year around. Cat
tie fatten on the range ut oil seasons;
this grass is as strong as grain feed.
a milk COW will give more and richer
milk on grass alone here than on
grain feed elsewhere"
what do you regard the country as
best adapted to-"
ITO stock and the small stock raiser
with % to 200 cattle and 100 to 1000
sheep. We have many such already,
and they have %prospcred greatly.
Their feed for their stock is free ON
the prairie and your Eastern farmer
cannot compete with them"
"HOw about grain raiSing?"
"Some of Il farmers raise grain
altogether, but the greatest success
comes from combined grain and stock
raising. One helps the other. I would
advise new settlers to so into either
stock raising altogether or combined
with cultivation; it is far more profit
able carried on that way.
"Have you schools, churches, and
other social advantagesY"
Yes, indeed. We have all, and we
are especially proud of our schools
and school system. Our people are
friendly; they welcome settlers, and
they are composed Of Americans,
Scandinavians and Germans.
"Can land be had"
Eyes, this is a big country; there Is
lots of room yet. Thousands of acres
of the land here is a rich, smooth,
gently rolling, black soil, lying as we'll
as it possibly can There is plenty Of
such land yet. We have some small
bodies of land that is stony and brok-
en-. This land makes splendid stock
ranges for us Free"
"Can you get good water"
"Water is plentiful in lakes, springs
and wells. Some wells are only four
teen feet deep. Some overflow. The
water is excellent"
what is the price Of landY"
1.-THE railroads own most Of the I'M
improved land. 1t is sold at 81 to 81
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1899-05-12
TIE COAL INDUSTRY.
Promises to Be an Important Factor
In the Future Progress OF
the State.
FIELDS COVER A VAST AREA.
The Product IL Chased as Ignite,
II Cheap and of Excellent
Heating Properties.

Coal has been known to exist in
North Dakota since early in the seven
ties. Its vast extent and value to the
people Of the state will be a powerful
factor in our future progress.
The coal fields are q part Of the
Rocky Mountain Range. which has a
north and south bearing of some seven
hundred miles, and are classified rs
Ignite. although varying from true lig-
mite to a semi bituminOus. whose heat
ing properties very largely differ. A
fair average analysis is as follows:
Carbon ............ Al per cent.
Volta matter. so
sulphur ............ W'So
Ash .O215
lOtal .............l.OO
The accumulated evidence of inves-
tigators and observers place the origin
Of our coal. beyond a doubt, to a min
eralized form Of vegetable matter that
was produced by accumulations II
swamps, and therefore consists Of the
altered remains Of such plants as grow
in boys. The preservation Of the re.
mains Of this vegetation is supposed to
be due to the resinous matter it con-
t<llAACN IlAu I I4Ac 1lcC ClIUOLl lJIOuUCclI
in it during fermentation. The change
of the organic remains Of plants to the
mineralized condition now recognized
as coal has taken place in successive
stages, rs observed in looking on nat
ural sections Of old boys. The upper
bench consists Of vegetable remains,
little altered and proceeding downward
in the section. The successive changes
produced by fermentation graduate in
to a brown coal and then to Ignite.
The structural forms are still discern.
ible and continue until further down.
Metamorphosis obliterates all traces of
organic structure and leaves only the
characteristic structure of coal. Fer.
mentatiOn changes wood into peat by
the evolution Of carhonic acid and
marsh gas. Further fermentation
changes peat into Ignite, and from Zig.
mite to bituminous, then to anthracite;
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1899-05-12

North Dakota has a grass area of
100000 acres capable Of producing
each year as much beef as is represent.
ed by 100000 three-year-old steers, al.
lowing twenty-five acres to each ami
nal. These, yoked together, would
make IN OK team 500 miles long, thus
giving an idea of the immense product
iveness of u pastures. Over this en-
tire region the average rainfall is sew
enteen inches, and in no place does it
fall under thirteen inches, in this re-
spect being superior to most of the 9TH
er grazing lands of the United States.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1899-05-12

then to graphite, when only the carbon
remains general.
The North Dakota coal Is q high
grade Of Ignite and its heating value
is about IS per cent of the well known
Pennsylvania bituminous coal. It can.
not be burned successfully in stoves
suited for anthracite or bitumlnous
coal, as it requires a down draft to con-
sumo the gases resulting from the
large per cent Of volta matter con-
tanned in it. It is coming into general
use throughout the state as improved
methods Of burning it are introduced.
The Northern Pacific Railway COM
pany are large users of Ignite coal for
stationary steam engines, In their
pumping stations, roundhouses and
shops, and in stores, in their depots
and section houses along 400 miles of
their road. The North Dakota stats
institutions also use this coal. The
people in the central and western part
Of the state Isl it exclusively, ~ It u
clean, cheap and it's heating qualities
not excelled when burned intelligently.
1t sells for $3.50 to $500 per ton, do
livered in sheds, while the people living
in the country very often have q mine
on their farms or ranches, and in some
cases in the yards or cellars, where
they cur their fuel without expense.
The people in the eastern part Of the
state pay about $3.50 per ton for this
coal, as it Is transported about 25O
miles.
The Northern Pacific, Great Northern
and 500 Lines pass through these coal
fields. The coal veins vary in thick
ness from four to tw%enty-six feet and
are in three different veins; the first
about 20 to 200 feet deep, the second
about 400 feet deep and the third 900
feet deep. These Goals are all crea-
lions and do not change materially in
quality. Very little is known Of the
lower vein, as 1t has never been
worked. An attempt was made to
work the second, but being Of very lit
tie better quality, was abandoned. The
first vein is the only one now being
worked. The most extensive Of the
mines IS located at Lehigh in Stark
county. where a twenty-six-foot vein is
worked and where the operators claim
to have beaten the worlds record as to
of the production. This mine
is entered by a tunnel running into q
high bluff, whose tablelands extend for
a distance OF twenty miles and contain
three and a half billion tons. The level
Of the bottom Of the coal IL ten feet
higher than the level Of the railroad
tracks, greatly simplifying the loading
on car
The mines are worked on, the stall
and pillar system. An electric appara-
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1899-05-12

last; as compared with the situation
several years ago under the Wilson
tariff, there is no reason to feel de-
spondent. In other words, while the
'boom" prices Of the fall Of 1897 and
season Of 1893 are not likely to be re-
peated, the wool grower can count on
a fair return for his wool. A very po-
tent reason for not expecting the re-
turn to the very high prices for wool,
is found in the fact that the people
have become accustomed to low-priced
clothing and manufactures, especially
the large concerns in the East who are
in touch with the markets where such
materials car be secured, have become
very skillful in the use Of cheap stocks.
There still remains, "deep-rooted in
many minds, a good, honest prejudice
against anything but a "pure wooden
article" and there is no doubt that
such manufactures are far more to be
desired than the cheap substitutes
with which our markets are flooded.
In q few lines of high-grade worsteds
still produced; but it Is probable that
almost the only places where pure
wooden goods of medium grade a be
pAOSlucu lO"udS, are Ill SUI1S u LIZ
small Western factories.
The manufacture Of shoddies Is a
very great business. There is one con-
Germ in Ohio manufacturing shoddy
which has a capacity of 10, 900
pounds per annum. This is more than
the clean weight of all the wool pro-
duced in Montana, n Of the greatest
wool growing states in the Union; and
this is only one concern, and there are
hundreds Of them.
There Is no question but that shoddy
plays a very important part in our
modern economy. It would be difficult
to find many houses in the United
States in which could not be found ar
tcles containing more or less shoddy.
Nor must it be too hastily assumed
that every pound Of shoddy used re-
places an equal amount of wool. It
must be remembered that shoddy is
much cheaper than wool, and by its
use garments are produced by many
who could not command the price for
such an article produced from pure
wool. There can be no doubt but that
the cheapness Of modern textile fab
RIGS and their universal and abundant
use, have had a good deal to do with
the increased longevity of human life
which insurance statistics show.
But Notwithstanding what may be
said In defense Of the use of shoddy,
pure wooden goods are still a class of
product universally in demand among
people who appreciate the fact that the
best is always the cheapest. Western
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1899-05-12
WOOL MARKET.

The laws establishing wool market
days In the state, l am satisfied, is a
good one, and that thousands Of dol
lars are saved to wool growers by rea-
son thereof. In compliance with Chap
ter % Of the Political Code, as revised
in 1895, entitled "Wool Markets." the
city Of Dickinson in Stark county,
Mandan in Morton county and Bis
marck in Burleigh county, State of
North Dakota, have provided ware
houses for the free storage Of wool
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1899-05-12

per acre, and on ten years. time to set
tiers. If you want to buy a piece of
land and then rent land already for
cropping Of others, it IA be DONE"
"There are also large bodies Of gov
eminent lands along the lines of these
railroads that are open for settlement
under the homestead law.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1899-05-12

Every farmer can keep at least n
good brood SOW and her litter on the
farm, and not know that it has cost
him anything for feed or care. The
pig converts into cash a lot Of worthless
refuse that would not bring a dollar in
the raw-material state.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1899-05-12

Have a thought of the flies and in
sects which will torment the horses he
coming summer, and see if you are not
ingenious enough to make screen doors
for your stable while the DAYS Of leia-
ure are at your command now.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1899-06-12
LAWTON AGGRESSIVE
The Old Indian Fighter Making
il Warm for the FilibinOs.

Manila. June ii.-l2.2laO D. m.-Generai
Lawon has occupied Paranaque ana the
villages Of Malibay, To the north, and
Las Pinas. to the south. preparatory to
moving upon Bacoor. whence the rebels
fed during the night The rebels deserted
Parnaque and the trenches south Of Ma
Mia at midnight finding the Americans
behind them. and escaped along the
coast. only alleged Amigos were found in
Paranaque.
Manila, June 10. N.SO D. m,)-At day
break today force OF i,jOO men under
Generals Lawton, Wheaton and Overtime
advanced from San Pedro Mnati, sweep
ing the country between the bay of Ma
Mia and Bay Lake south OF Manila. By
noon the country had been cleared al
most to Pauaque.
The Americans lost two officers killed
and twenty-one soldiers wounded.
The rebels resisted desperately at the
stronger of their positions. and left ffty
dead in the trenches Many more wound
ed were left behind by the rebels In their
retreat
The heat during the day was overpow-
ering and there were many prostrations
OF American soldiers from that cause.
General Lawton's force consisted of two
battalions each OK tho Twenty-nrst Colo
rado volunteers, and detachment of ar
| ullery. 1lhe Nevada cavalry was under
General Wheaton. ana the thirteenth ant
fourteenth infantry, the fourth cavalry
and detachment of light artillery was
under General Overshine.
II was scarce dawn when the troops, In
a long silent procession, wound up .he
nm side behind the American trenches
and formed "a alrirmish line. COncealet in
the jungle. the advance rebel oufpoata
nred few shots before being seen.
| Tho opposing forces occupied two rangea
OF crescent shaped hills.
| The artillery. the Colorado infantry. and
the Nevada cavalry swung around ths
hll top at the left and opened the battle
AZ $3.50. The rebels made response from
the hills, and the Colorado men cautious
| ly advanced through the thick grass unit
they we're confronted by "a trench, from
| which few weak v0ieys were fred 4
spirited response followed, and "A chlrg'
TO the trenches found It 10 be- deserted
In the mean time part of the thir
teeuth ana fourteenth regiments formed
in skrmlsh line. extending mile 10 th'
right. and supported by The rest Of th'
regiments. swept down The valley ana ul
the hillside toward another trench Ap
proaching through tan grass. seriously
hampered tho fourteenth, and the rebel
taking advantage Of this. poured gall
ing fire upon them for thirty minutes
The foult euth was twice compelled &,
withdraw pr the purpose OK hnd.ng
safe crossing ln the swamp Finally th
trench was inhladed on both hanks Th'
rebels ned 10 the woods and sustalne0
severe loss
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1899-06-12

Meals must be satisfactory or
travelling is unenjoyable. The
Santa Fe Route prides itself on
its system of Harvey dining
rooms and lunch counters.
There are none better. Break
fast. dinner and supper are
served at convenient intervals.
Ample time given for all me ais
A. j. CORK1NS. Agent.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1899-06-12

Warrington June l0.-ssorge ID wan
ton. Fitz Lee. william " Tuompkiua ana
Dennis Ben. all member of the teulh
cavelry. a colored regiment have been
awarded medals OF h0ur rgr distinsu che
ed gallantry al Tayaddc0a, cuba June
30 is9s. where after "a force had alc-
ceeaed "a landing and had ooen compaiiei
20 Withdraw q tho boats. leaving mum
Der Of killed and wounded asnrc. they
voluntarily went ashore Boa the Face ot
the enemy and aided .u tho rescue "a
the wounded comrades. VINO HDuid other
wise have fallen into the hands of enc
enemy.
The board has granted certificates ~
merit b. lloyd Neal. battery 10. thl'h
ARTILLERY. tor servoes ga an ensaeemf" "t
near Manila. and 20 John heeuedy' sisnAi
corps. for services bsfofe lamlaso.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1899-06-12

Aside from the serious Inconvenience
and pain cansed by piles, there is a
the rectal region. Piles should not be
allowed TO run on unchecked TAB
LER'S BUCKEYE PILE OINTMENT
is an infsllible remedy. Price slesnts
Lille 4 Co. and Wheeler . Son.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1899-06-12

Is the Santa Fe. The average
temperature dpring the journey
Is less than that for the same
period at your home Then the
cars are SO comfortable, fatigue
is scarcely noticeable. Pullman
palace and tourist sleepers and
free chair cars on all California
trains. A. j. coRKIEs, Agent.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1899-06-12
a
Grand
Beef
Barbecue
Free to Everybody.
Ar TERNOON SPORT

Pony Racing, Horse Racing,
Slow Mule Race. Bicycle Race,
Whcelbarrow Race. Sack Race,
Catching Creased Pig, Foot
Race for boys under IA years,
Fat Mans Race, for men weigh
ing $50 pounds or over; Indians,
Pie Eating Contest,
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1899-06-12

For relief and comfort in Asthma
RALLARD's HOREhobND SAhuf
mas no equal Price 2s and 20 cents.
sold by r B Lille q Co. and Wheeler
4 Son
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1899-06-12

Bring your job printing to the Lead
er office. Letter heads turned out On
two hours notice.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1899-06-12
Largest,
Grandest, Real
Old + ashioned
Fourth Of July
Celebration
Ever Held in the
Territory.

Leave your pocketbook at home
aud come and be our guests for
the day We assure you the
best treatment, best time and
most fun you ever had.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1899-06-12
Guthri0 TO the Front with The
Biggest 4th Of July Ever
Held In the Territory.
Senator ThurStOn of Nebraska,
Hon Champ Clark Of Mis-
souri,, and Hon. Joe
Baily Of Texas,
will speak.
PROGRAMME FOR THE DAY.

Grand Trades Parade, REPRESENT
ing all the industries aud
business houses of Guthrie,
and including Bands, Military
and Fire Department
AT the park, after the reading
of the Declaration of lnde-
pendence, there will be ad--
dresses by prominent speak
ers and
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1899-06-12
ScrOfula to
Consumption.

Any one predisposed to Scrofuia can
never be healthy and vigorous. This
taint in the blood naturally drifts into
Consumption. Being such adeep-seated
blood disease, Swift's Specific is the
only known cure for Scrofula, because
it is the only remedy which can reach
the disease.
Scroiula appeared on the head Of my little
grandchild whVn only - months old. Shortly
after breaking out 10 spread rapidly all over
her body. The scahs ON the sores would peel
Of ON the sllghtcsl touch. and the odof lhai
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would arise made the at
mosphcre Of the room
sickening and unbcarahle.
The disease next attacked
the eyes. and we feared she
would lose her sight. Em-
inent physicians from the
surrounding country were
consulted, but could do
nothing 70 relieve the lit
tie innocent. and gave it
a. their opinion that the
case was hopeless and i'm