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Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-12-28

be taken into account that the big
farms in the Red river valley counties
are gradually disintegrating and there
will be a larger increase in population
in those counties during the next
period than during the period of bo-
nanZa farms. So taking it all in all
it will be wise not to reduce the pres
ent representation, in which event it
will be comparatively easy to reach an
agreement on an apportiOnment meas
ure without sectional strife. To this
end the Bismarck Tribune offers a
scheme which increases the number
of senators to 81 and the membership
of the house to Sc. 1t will be OBJ
served that but few changes in the
districts as now arranged, are made.
\ new district seems necessary and
advisable in Richland and the phc-
nomcnal growth of the western and
northwestern part of the state de-
mands another senator in the Wells
county district, another in the Ward
county district and another in the
TCwner and Rolctte district. In the
Other districts in some instances it is
necessary to add house members. The
following table, giving the population,
present representation and proposed
representation. is presented for the
consideration of those interested.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-12-28
Ancient Use of the Sheep.

In those old times when human in
dustries were not even in their infancy
for they had not yet been born except
so far as regards the pursuit Of agricul-
ture, and eve this was Of the merest
beginning-the sheep was the principal
support of the human race, says The
Sheep Breeder. 1t furnished clothing,
meat, milk, butter and cheese. for then
the COW was not usetr lsr the dairy.
When young David took those cheeses
and leaves and butter to his brothers
when they were fighting the Philistines
and the giant Goliath was the champion
of the enemy, he carried the products
Of the flock and not of the herd, and
the sheep was the chief dairy animal
for ages down to quite modern historic
al times. The lambs were largely used
for food and for sacrifices. and the
ewes then were MIXED to supply the
domestic demands. And this fact may
be turned to good use even in our mod
ern nocks. For when a lamb is lost by
any accident, the eve may just as well
he MIXED, as indeed at times it is nec-
essary to a v her from serious harm
by ~overstocking the udder. 1t is neces-
sary anyhow that she be relieved for
some days, gradually drying her, and
the milk will be a very desirable addi-
tion to the rangers breakfast Of black
coffee and hard tack. Indeed it may be
given if not taken in this way to some
superior ram lamb, which by double
feeding may be made a show lamb and
at maturity become a very valuable
stock animal. 1t is better to feed one
lamb on two ewes than to put two
lambs on one eve.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-12-28
REAPPORTIONMENT

The most important measure to
come before the first Legislature OF the
new century in North Dakota is that
providing TOR a reapportiOnment OF
the state. The senatorial and legis-
lative districts have not been changed
since statehood and the Inequalities III
tine representation from the various
districts are very marked. The law
th4s will pass at the coming SEES
slo.l will likely stand for the next
census period, ten years, and it is
therefore well to take into considera-
ticu the physical conditions Of the
sta1a and prospective increases in
population. That is, in making the
new apportionment due regard should
be given to those sections Of the state
where the greatest increase in popu-
lation is likely to occur. Speaking
generally the western part of the state
may be expected to increase in pcpula-
tiCN. as compared with the eastern
pOlIlOu. Oil Il IdLiO VI lNo VI tuiee W
one.
There are now 81 senatorial districts
in the state-31 senators and 81 men,
bers of the house. The constitution
provides that the senate shall be COM
posed of not less than 80 nor more
than 80 members and the house shall
have not less than 60 and not more
than 40. Due regard for economy sug-
gests the smallest increase in the size
of the legislative body consistent with
fair and equitable representation. The
house is the popular body, all of it's
members being elected every two
years. Its membership is not re-
stricted to double the number of SEN
ators. as the body is now constituted.
and it is therefore possible to add as
many members to this body as may
seem necessary to meet the require
ments of the situation.
There will be a general desire to
maintain, as nearly as possible. the
integrity of the present districts and
the apportionment and REMEMBERING
of the districts can be so made as not
to interfere with the holdover SEN
ators. Some districts may now have
a somewhat larger comparative repre-
sentation than they should have but
ito raducp the representation will meet
with much opposition. To say to
Grand Forks, Trail, Cass, Dickey,
Burleigh and other districts that they
should be cut down from their present
representation would meet with most
vigorous protest and engender bad
feeling and trouble. Besides it must
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-12-28
CROSS BREEDING.
An Iowa Farmer Tells Some Inter-
eStinE Experiences.

An iowa FARMER VcltS some inter.
esting Experiences.
The question is often asked, "Does
cross breeding weaken or strengthen
our stock:" Some think that the cross
breeding Of swine is one cause Of swine
diseases, such as cholera, thulnps, etc,
writes John II. Curl Of Iowa in The
Prairie Farmer. Others think that
cross breeding has a tendency to de-
stroy the size of the offspring. l am
not as old as some who give their ex-
perience on such subjects, neither have
l made farming my business from boy
hood, but from my personal experience
and knowledge l find in many cases
that cross breeding strengthens not on
ly in regard to health, but in general
endurance. The mule is by far the SUI
perior of the horse when it comes to
hardness, strength and stamina. l
have neve owned a bunch Of pure
bred hogs of any of the many breeds,
and yet l have owned and cared for
hogs for 40 years, and I have never had
a case of hog cholera and frequently
had a herd OF IS or 100 on the place
while cholera was raging all around. l
do not mean, however, to advance cross
breeding as a preventive Of swine
plague.
attribute my escape to the fact that
l allow nature to take it's course in re-
gard to the wishes Of my hogs. They
like freedom, and I give it; they like to
root. and l have usually allowed it, but
to the detriment Of my pasture. Above
all, through the hot weather they like
the wallow and shade. This is a point
upon which l lay great stress. Give
the hog plenty Of clear water to drink,
plenty Of blue grass or clover pasture
II a good wallow and do not give any
sour swill, and there will be less COM
plant in regard to cholera.
In regard to crossing to improve the
size of the hog, many breeders Of pure
breeds may differ with me when l
make the assertion that many are find
ing that a pure bred Chester White
boar crossed with a Poland China or
some other good breed Of SOW makes
larger hogs than when bred to one of
its own breed, but such is the case.
Last January l turned a pure bred
Chester boar in with three Duroc Jer-
seys. three grade Polands and one
black Essex. They were all about alike
In size and bone. The Essex showed
the best pigs from the start up to the
present time. The next best are those
of the Poland. I could not be induced
to cross with the Duroc again, as the
size is not there. I am not mapping out
a line Of breeding for any one to fol.
low, but only giving my experience,
with no theory. Some of the best cat.
tie for feeding purposes are crosses be.
tween the Hereford and the Shorthorn,
so say many feeders, but there are ex.
ceptions in all cases.
l would like to see pure bred stock of
all kinds kept on the farm. because
! there is money in the business If con-
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-12-28
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Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-12-28

democratic committee, like President
Cleveland, is satisfied that something
is the matter with the democracy of
the state. Looking at the recent cleo
ton returns, we are disposed to agree
with him. Just what it is is the
question. 1t may be dead and it may
may be only sleeping. The returns
would indicate the former, but we do
not presume to say positively. If it
is sleeping, can it be walked up? Mr..
kleinogel thinks it can. He thinks
the party ought to return to it's time
honored principles. Just what those
are it is hard to say. Inc democratic
party has had SO many different issues
in the past few years that when the
question of going back is agitated, an
other question arises and that is where
to stop. In the future Mr.. Kleinogel
thinks the democrats of the state must
cling to time honored principles and
avoid entangling alliances. This will
kick up quite a muss. If we remem-
Der Alright, uoWn at Fargo before the
election resolutions were passed for
ever shutting out the democrats who
could not swallow Organism. Now
what's to become of those fellows out
in the cold? Or, if Bryan is r%epudiated,
what's to become of the fellows who
opposed the resolutions? Altogether
it's Il bad business for the democratic
party. An expert Observation-Disclosures
political might be able to make some
thing Of the elements of the demo-
cratic party. But it would be a hard
iOH
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-12-28
No Boom In Wool,

For various reasons a great many
people anticipated quite a boom in wool
before the holidays. AS was pointed
out some weeks ago. there is no legiti-
mate reason to anticipate such an
event. Too much wool is now on the.
worlds market to allow any such ad-
vance as was witnessed just before the
late reaction. There is good reason to.
expect, however, healthy business in.
wool after New Years, and there seems
to be a general expectation that the
price will get materially better before
1t again hits the downward path.-Na-
tional Stockman.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-12-28

superintendent Halland in a COM
munication to the Herald %corrects the
misstatements OF that paper with re-
gard to the recommendations regard
ing the support of the normal schools
and the state department Of public in
structions. Mr.. Halland shows that
the permanent school fund is not in
question at all. The Herald, how
ever, is like "a woman convinced
against her will--it's of the same opin-
ion still.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-12-28

The Tribune has made arrange
ments whereby it can furnish the Bis
marck Weekly Tribune one year, the
Orange Judd Farmer one year II the
famous American ~Agriculturist Year
Book-over 500 pages Of "meat for
farmers'-all prepaid for $1.35. This
is a remarkable offer but II more Is
wanted the New York Weekly Tribune
will be added to the combination-all
four for ST. 5. Or If the most COM
pete combination e offered is
wanted the Chicago Weekly Inter
Ocean will be added-all the above for
70
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-12-28

1t will be we'll for the state press to
devote all it's energies in the direction
of securing an additional congressman
instead of figuring on how the state
shall be divided. We may have moth
ing to divide-if those eastern fellows
have their say.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-12-28

Editor futile doesn't take stock in
the reports Of prospective legislation.
He says most of the reports are sent
out by persons who never have talked
with a real live statesman. Mandan
is rather remote, and Editor Tuttle not
always accessible.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-12-28

If the critics of the Argus were as
unsparing as the Argus is when it
chastises the Fargo Call for an un-
fortunate news error-the Argus
would be unfortunate indeed.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-12-28

While there is nothing new in the
line of Christmas greetings to be
said the Tribune trusts that Christmas
will be all it should be to each of it's
readers and extends thewarmest Of
greetings.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-12-28

y report from FOrman says Judge
Lauder sentenced a man to twenty
years in the penitentiary for stealing
10 bushels of oats. 1t is to be pre-
sumed that oats come high in Sargent
county. The defendant will be in a
position to feel his oats for some time.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-12-28

1t is not at all likely that the election
Of a speaker of the house will depend
upon what views a candidate may
hold on any one proposition. The
house will not and ought not to be Or
ganiZed on a resubmission issue. 1t
will be well for over-zealous cham
pions of prohibition and short-sighted
conditions with some candor. 1t is
advocates of resubmission to view the
not fair to Hon. c. A. Pollock Of Far
go to oppose him for speaker simply
because he entertains views on the
liquor question contrary to those en-
tertained by members from certain
sections of the state and it is equally
unfair to other candidates to assume
that simply because Mr.. Pollock is an
ardent prohibitionist all his opponents
are resubmissionists. Let lis be hon
est and fair in these matters. Mr..
Pollock is a high-minded, capable
gentleman. He is not a prohibition
crank. He would doubtless make an
excellent presiding officer. There may
be other candidates who would do as
well-none better. 1t isn't at all
likely that resubmission will be SER
iously considered in the coming legis-
lature but the Tribune does not pre-
tend to know the minds of the men,
bers. One thing the Tribune does OBJ
ject to and that is the organization of
the legislative body on these narrow
lines.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-12-28

Gambling in Bismarck has been for
years a legislative adjunct. There is
very little of it except when the legis-
lature is in session. Not that the de-
sires and habits of the North Dakota
legislator are any different than those
who make the laws in other states;
gambling in II form or another is
freely INDUCED in in the capital cities
of all states during the legislative per-
iod. Poker and other games always
thrive in the vicinity of law-making
bodies-poker always, other games
sometimes. Gambling will have to
take on the secluded form-poker-
in Bismarck this winter, else the move
taken Monday is meaningless. 1t mat
tiers not what motives actuate the pres
rnt move The step has been taken.
An innocent looking table, dusty and
idle-waiting for the arrival of the gay
and festive legislator. has been taken
into custody. The law on gambling
and gambling devices in North Dakota
is quite severe. AS to the merits Of
gambling they do not exist. Perhaps
Of all forms the roulette wheel is the
most seductive and the most destruc-
tive of public morals. 1t invites the
youth to dissipation and frequently
takes from the family the means that
should make home comfortable and its
members happy. Gambling returns
nothing to the community at large for
its privileges except sorrow. corrup-
ton and crime. 1t does not support
either the pulpit or the press, the IL
brary Or the public schools. 1t does
not reduce taxation. but on the con-
trary adds to the burden of many who
can ill-atford to leave their small earn
ings in games of chance. The pro-
fessional gambler has no regard for
the weakness of human nature-he
lives ON it. The wealthy, the poor
wage Garner, the minor and the weak
are all the same to him. Laws are
made in many ~instances.to protect the
weak and the gambling laws are in this
line. Gambling is not a necessity
its a curse. Its influence is pernicious
and degrading-intinitely more so than
the liquor traffic because it's disap-
pointments frequently couple financial
ruin with over-indulgence at the cup.
The liquor traffic can be regulated in
all cCmmunities-while the evils of
gambling "a only be avoided by it's
total adjustment. 1t may seem a
little harsh to deprive the legislators
of n of the principal attractions of
a legislative session but Bismarck can
get along all right without gambling.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-12-28

A correspondent of the Grand Forks
Herald jumps on the army canteen in
verse. If the canteen is half as bad
as the verse, it ought to go.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-12-28

~ ~
*McLcan, Ward and Williams Counties con-
stitutc the present district with l senator and l
representative.
** Mercer, Stark and Billings constitute the
present district with l senator and l represent
atlvc.
The apportionment committee in
the house will probably be composed.
as heretofore, of one member from
each Legislative district. If the at
tempt is made to make radical changes
in district boundaries and representa-
ton, it will have a difficult task: if
something like the foregoing is
adopted it would seem that there
should be very little trouble.
There will be a good deal OF interest
in the trial Of the Lindelie case
through the state. Lindelie has been
secretary of the enforcement league
and for d long time there have been
rumors that he vas not the man for
so important a position. The arrest
ing of citizens and subjecting them to
all manner OF expenses and inconven-
fences is a work that needs be en-
trusted to a man who appreciates fully
the responsibility of the work and
the important consequences of arrest
to those under suspicion. 1t may be
that Lindelie has been absolutely hon
est in all transactions but enough evil
dence has been adduced in the trial of
the case at Grand Forks to show that
some of his methods were not such
as an absolutely fair and honorable
maj would countenance, if his intellect
were quite right. The man who will
write a letter to a blind pigger, and
| sign it with another name than his
own, giving the pigger warning that
he would better leave the country, par
ticularly after the pigger had left 500
liable to unkind criticism, to say moth
ing worse. Whatever may be offered
in extenuation, Endelie has helped
the cause of the enforcement league
none and the trial has shown up some
matters which may lend color to the
complaints that have been made that
some of the enforcement leagues cases
tinged not so much of prosecution as
Of persecution. One thing is proven
pretty certainly and that is that the
custody of the states morals might
find a little better hands than Linde-
lies.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-12-28

Editor Mcclure thinks North Dakota
is becoming "the ~bootleggers' p%arodice
and the short route to perdiction."
This is what Mac thinks-spelling and
all.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-12-28

All the gambling houses in New
York city are to be closed-by order
of Tammany-and Bismarck follows
suit.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-12-28

was noticed there was $3.50, 900 in the
permanent school fund and that odd
$65,OOO was such a tempting morsel''
etc. 1t is surprising that a news
paper ordinarily so we'll informed as
the Herald should make such mis-
takes. There is nearly a million dol
lars in the permanent school fund
safeguarded by the constitution. The
estimated revenue which will be ap-
portioned during the coming two years
is $3.50 900, which the Herald has con-
fused with the permanent fund. If
the Herald will get it's bearings on the
school fund-it will be in position to
take whichever side of the contro-
versy it chooses-and its arguments
will at least have the merit of intel
ligent information on the subject
which is now sadly lacking.
Senator Carriers resolution for in
vestigation Of the Noyes case provides
that the committee shall take steps to
ascertain whether any attempts were
made to bride Judge Noyes and if SO
by whom. Some testimony may be
deduced on this point which will show
that the Lane syndicate-after at
tempting to fix the judge-rcsorted
to SANDER in an attempt to smirch
him. AT any rate-it will tend to
show clearly how the Nome matter
stands--without prejudice or favor for
either side.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-12-28

The Grand Forks Herald says lit
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-12-28

Chairman Kleinogel of the state
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-12-28

The Grand Forks Herald thinks the
disagreement in the Lindelie case is
practically an acquittal-which from
the IIer2ld's point Of view is good req
soning. AS Bill Nye used to say
for a MAI who thinks that way that's
a good way for him to think. And
President Griffith of the enforcement
league thinks the disclosures regarding
Lindelie form an argument for the en-
forcement of the prohibition law by
regularly appointed and constituted
officers.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-12-28

jamestown is still kicking on it's
population figures and believes 3,4OO
would be nearer the right figures than
those given by Director Merriam.
1t is to be presumed Merriam gave the
figures returned by the jamestown
census takers-so if there is a kick it
Bismarck had interested business men
to see that NOBODY escapeQ-and no
body did get away. And there weren't
any grave yards enumerated either.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-12-28

The necessity of having some exper-
fenced clerks in the forthcoming ses-
sion of the legislative assembly will
help, in a marked degree, the candi-
dacy of Wilmington Irysh OF the Wheat
land Eagle for chief engrossing and
enrolling clerk of the house. This is
the position Mr.. Irysh occupied in the
last session and he made an excellent
othcial.