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Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-03-16

Mississippi Commercial Congress
which meets at Houston, Texas, April
1921. The territory embraced in this
congress includes all the states and
territories lying west Of the Missis-
sippi river and tnose portions of Min
nesota and Louisiana which lie east
Of tia section embracing 100000
square miles and 2O,OOO,OOO people. The
principal objects of the congress are
to encourage the growth and develop
ment Of this vast region. Each state
and territory is represented by a vice
president and two committeeman and
the basis of further representation at
the forthcoming congress will be ten
delegates at large from the state to be
appointed by the governor and besides
each city may appoint one delegate for
each 5000 population and each county
and business organization are also n
titled to delegates. A one-fare rate
plus 50 has been secured on all rail-
roads leading to Houston. Tom
Richardson, Houston, Texas, is, secre-
tary.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-03-16

the sheep industry has become profit
able. Men who had practically aban-
doned the industry in despair are now
becoming wealthy by it, and hundreds
of small flocks Of sheep are now con
verting waste products into cash, not
only in the strictly grazing districts,
but all over the agricultural sections
of the northwest. But the bene-
fits are not local. They are ma
tional. While North Dakota sheep
men rejoice in the results of re-
publican protective legislation those
Of the east and south are equally pros
porous. In West Virginia, for in
stance, there is over $4,000 900 in
vested in sheep, and the investment is
proving a very profitable one. Sim
liar conditions prevail in Texas and
California, and the amount of money
realized by the farmers of the United
States as a direct result of the tariff
legislation enacted by the republicans
during President McKinley's term can
scarcely be estimated.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-03-16

In specializing on the division of the
state-in case the census shows we've
population enough for two congress
sional districts-the Forum has found
a map somewhere-in Washington
the. state divided east and
west along the northern boundary of
Trail, and west across the state on
that line-leaving all north in one dis
trict and all south and including the
counties on the line of the Northern
Pacific in another district. The
smaller counties-outside of the six
Red River counties-.may want the
line to run north and south, although
it would be possible for the upland"
counties to hold their own in each dis
trict, against the valley counties, on
the east and west division proposition.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-03-16

The judicial situation in the Fifth
district seems to be mixed. A meet
ing of several members of the judicial
committee with proxies from some of
the others, friends of Judge Glaspell,
hela recently, set the date for the judi
cial convention May Is at Valley City.
Now Chairman Bartlett and R. E. Wal
lace, who holds the proxy of Secretary
McHarg, claim that they were not mott
fled Of the proposed meeting, issued no
call, and that the meeting is illegal.
The matter may be brought into the
courts and at best, indicates that there
will be two republican judicial con-
ventions and possibly two candidates
in the field, nominated by two factions
Of the committee.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-03-16

Grand Forks people are much inter-
ested in the move to secure either the
500 or the Milwaukee railroad. There
is a million dollars worth of freight
business annually hung up for the
roads at Grand Forks and vicinity
alone. The farmers in the vicinity
are also aroused and see where it is
to their interests to secure railroad
competition. Whatever may be said
of railroads-they are necessary to the
upbuilding of a country and the Mis-
souri, slope promises to see more devel-
opment the coming year from the
building of one short line of road than
it has for years-when railroad build
ing has been at a standstill.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-03-16

to get the best men it can for detec-
tives but It Is not responsible If they
fall from grace. It Is the business Of
detectives to get evidence-to get 1t
Of course they are 4ed to drink-which
is too bad-to be encouraged by the
league. 1t is only natural that a man
should be demoralized by the business
but Secretary Lindelie assures the
people-that as soon as the detectives
get worthless-they are promptly dis
charged and better men secured, All
of which is a pleasing explanation and
should impress us with the beauties Of
the business of spotting.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-03-16

A Washington dispatch to the Pho
neer Press says: The difficulty about
reaching an agreement on unrestricted
tt lde is the fact that a number of re-
publican senators, notably Senators
Hansbrough and McCumber of North
Dakota and Cullom of Illinois, stand
ready to vote for the Davis amend
ment for giving unrestricted trade with
Puerto Rico, provided in the same pro-
position it is provided that no infer
ence is to be drawn from the plan that
the constitution extends to the island
of its own force, but rather, as Senator
Davis puts it, only by congressional
action. Senator Hansbrough and a
number of other senators say they will
not vote for removing all trade re-
strictions unless it is done as Senator
Davis proposes to do it.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-03-16

President McKinley's ideas have not
changed regarding the wisdom of free
trade for Puerto Rico. The Wash
ington Post says:
President Mckinley in conversation
with callers at the white house reiter-
ated his belief that the people of Puerto
Rico were entitled to free trade with
the United States. He made it clear
that his views had undergone no
change since he wrote his message to
congress. He still adheres to the
sentiment therein expressed. At the
same time he said he was unable to
subscribe to the theory that the con-
stitution followed the flag; that Puerto
Ricans must have free trade as a neces-
sary legal right. When he found that
the house found it the part Of wis
dom, the president explained, to i'm
pose small tariff upon the condition
that revenues so collected are all to be
returned to the island, he has been
constrained to yield to the judgment
of the house. Tariff under such con-
ditions would be no hardship to Puerto
Ricans. Moreover he believed it adj
visable at the earliest moment, to Sc
cure a decision of the supreme court
on constitutional questions involved.
Therefore, he had given his consent to
nominal tariff and agreed to sign such
Il bill. He left no doubt in the minds
of his callers whom he questioned
closely regarding the. drift of public
sentiment that congress and not the
executive vas responsible for the
change of policy"
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-03-16

The adjutants general, who will
meet in Washington to confer with
the chairman Of the committee having
in charge the proposed new militia law
are beginning to appear in Washing
ton. While the committee believes
that substantial aid should be
allowed the militia than at present. it
is not believed that the sum of $1,000
600 will be allowed, although it is free
ly stated that an appropriation of more
than a million will be made, which
would a little than double the
present allowance in this state and
would make more adequate provision
for the increased militia force in
North Dakota.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-03-16

The Grand Forks P~laindealer's en-
dorsement of Banker Leistikow's
change of heart is attracting some at
spondent of the Dispatch says:
The P~laindealer's support of Leisti-
kow's position is significant, in view
of the fact that it is controlled by e. G.
Carruth, secretary of the democratic
state central committee, and is the only
democratic daily in the state. The
paper has kept up an almost continu-
GUS shout for Bryan and free silver,
but Carruth evidently realizes that
with such men as Leistikow dropping
out, there is little use in keeping up
the fight. Whether or not his action
in practically following Leistikow out
of the party will be followed by other
members of the state committee, does
not yet appear. b
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-03-16

The Van Dusen-Harrington COM
pany-grain commission .men-to show
the loss to farmers from unclean seed
say in a recent circular:
A careful estimate seems to show
that one-fifth of all the wheat raised
in Minnesota and the Dakotas is low
cred n grade when it is marketed by
reason of smut. One-fifth is about
40 million bushels-and the loss on
each bushel is certainly 2 cents, which
makes 100000 lost to our farmers and
principally to North Dakota farmers
for here most Of the smutty wheat is
grown. The above seems to us to be
a very conservative estimate. We
know that the loss is frequently 5 and
sometimes 10 cents per bushel.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-03-16

1t is worthy of note that public men
who have seen the Philippines and
made personal observations of the con-
'ditions prevailing there, favor their re-
tention by the United States, for COM
mercial if for no other reasons Joe
Wheeler returns with the same opinion
as others who have been and seen be-
fore him. He says:
Russia, England, France and Ger
many have braved war and pestilence
to obtain a share of the wealth which
will come to them by commerce with
this people. The treaty of peace gives
us title of sovereignty over about H.
100000 of people together with the
islands they inhabit, covering an area
three times as great as our prosperous
empire state. While there may be
many differences of opinion as to
whether everything has been conducted
during the two years in accordance with
the highest wisdom and best possible
judgment, but there should be no ques-
ton among the people as to the duty
and wisdom of uniting in a demand to
take a firm stand and so conduct the
affairs of our nation in a name bene-
fetal to it's great glory, honor and pros
perity. 1t is a friendly struggle for
commercial supremacy in which our
rival nations are using their best
efforts and I say let us in a friendly
but determined spirit use our best
efforts also. Our Pacific cities are
nov face to face with the eastern
shores Of Asia. The Nicaraguan canal
will bring our gulf ports nearer to
them than those of the Atlantic and
Europe. With Manila as a great en-
porium of distribution we could reach
Asia as easy as from Hong Kong or
Singapore.
1T seems to me there is little limit
to the possibilities that are before us
and we are certainly justified in the
belief and hope that the United States
is on the v of unprecedented pros.
perity."
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-03-16

Now that the census may disclose
that the state is entitled to two repre-
s%entatives in congress, the districts
are being figured out in advance. It
is stated a map has already been pre-
pared, showing Trail, Cass and Rich
land from the Valley and the counties
along the N. P. and in the western
part Of the state to constitute one dis
trict and the eastern and northern
part of the state the other. This is
at least harmless pastime-until after
the census anyway-and If that shows
the requisite population for two con-
gressmen, we'll have proposed dis
tricts galore.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-03-16
The Washington Times of March Q,

Inc washington Times OF March y,
says:
For the first time since taking his
seat Senator McCumber addressed the
senate yesterday, and during the short
time that he held the floor he was at
tentively listened to. His remarks re-
lated to a clause in the Puerto Rican
bill, which he discussed in a clear, con-
else manner, indicating that during
the days which he has spent as a lis
tener to other speakers he has kept
well in touch with the subject. The
senator has a strong, clear voice, and
speaks in a deliberate manner that
makes him easily understood.
Senator McCumber is known as an
able speaker, and his reputation
through the state for clearness, logic
and f~orcefulness is we'll known. His
appearance in the senate and the fav-
orable impression made by him speaks
well for his future influence in that
body.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-03-16

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Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-03-16

Flax straw that was formerly plowed
under by farmers is now being sold at
a profit, and immense factories are
being erected at Niagara Falls for the
conversion of the flax straw fibre into
pulp from which paper will be manu-
featured. The making of pulp from
flax straw will be of much interest and
value to the western farmers who raise
flax, for in the past the straw has been
burned or plowed under. The straw
as it comes from the farms of the west
will be furnished to plants at various
towns in North Dakota, with the prin-
cipal mill at Fargo. where it will be
treated to a part of the process, after
which it will be sent to the mill at
Niagara Falls. There it will receive
further treatment, and then it will go
to the consumers or the makers of
papers. Niagara Falls, being cen
trally located, offers fine shipping adj
vantages, while the treatment the
straw receives in the Dakota mills will
reduce it's bulk and make it possible
to effect a large saving in freight. It
is hoped to have the Niagara plan in
full operation by next spring, but the
difficulty in securing structural iron
may delay the finishing of the factory.
The paper trade is much interested in
the plant and the process.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-03-16

Some n set afoot a report that
there was an uprising among the Tur-
tie Mountain Indians in Bottineau
county and the Willow City Eagle
thinks it was done to stop the tide of
immigration that is flowing that way.
The Eagle makes positive assurance
that the Indians are at all times peace
full and no danger is to be apprehended
by settlers who are looking for the
land of milk and money.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-03-16

Under the date of Dawson City, Jan
uary II, Vice Consul Morrison reports
that nineteen expeditions have left
Dawson for Cape Nome since Deem
Der 4 last, and as soon as the weather
m%oderates, many more will start. The
population of Dawson is 5000 less than
last year. Late news from Nome con-
firms the report of the richness of the
district and announces new finds in
the interior, but lack of fuel prohibits
these being worked in winter. Typhoid
has appeared with increasing mortal
ity. In Dawson the revenue from
liquor permits of the year is placed at
100000. Saloon licenses are worth
$4,000 per annum.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-03-16
A COMPLICATED QUESTION.

There are notable differences of
opinion as to the status of Puerto Rico
and It's inhabitants, says the Chicago
Tribune. Many contend that the rat
ification of the treaty with Spain made
that island a part of the United States
and it's natives American citizens. This
is the view of the case which is taken
by most of the democratic leaders from
conviction or as a matter of policy.
There are supreme court decisions
which use language going to support
this contention. There are others who
claim that the ratification of the treaty
does not have the effect ascribed to it,
and that until congress legislates con-
corning the island and it's inhabitants
the limitations or the guarantees of
the constitution do not apply to it or
to them, but that when congress enacts
any legislation whatever concerning
the island, then it will become as much
a part of the United States as Maine
or Illinois. So long, however, as the
executive alone governs the island it
will, it is claimed, remain outside the
constitution.
There are others, among them many
of the republican leaders, who contend
that the ratification of the treaty does
no extend the constitution to Puerto
Rico, and that that will not happen UNI
til congress explicitly so declares. They
point to the provision in the treaty that
the status of the inhabitants of Puerto
Rico shall be determined by congress
and contrast it with the provisions of
other treaties STIMULATING that the in
habitants of Louisiana, Florida, and
the territories coded by Mexico should
be incorporated into the union of the
United States. They contend that un-
til congress has extended the constitu-
ton over Puerto Rico it can govern
that island as it deems best, and can
grant or refuse free trade between the
island and the United States, as it sees
fit. In 1904 the republican-democrats
declared that "the constitution was
made for states, not territories"
The supreme court will have to de-.
eide which of these three theories Of
the status of Puerto Rico is correct
Or it will have to take the ground tina
the question is a political one and mus
be left to the judgment of congress.
The Philippine question has it's owl
peculiar complications. Many 0
those who contend that the ratification
of the treaty with Spain made tn
Puerto Ricans %full-fedged citizens o
the Uniteo States dislike the idea o
applying their doctrine to the Fill
pinos. So they make the suggestion
that most Of those individuals shout,
be regarded in the same light as Am
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-03-16

The Fargo city campaign wakes in
teresting. The Call and the Argus
are linen up against the mayor and the
Forum-thinks the mayor is a good
thing and wants to push him along
into another term. If Fargo defeats
Mayor Johnson, just as that $1,000 sal
airy attachment to the Office goes into
effect, it will look as though he had
been the victim OF a con game.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-03-16

Many persons have been receiving
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Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-03-16

Senator McDougall of Morton county
says the interests of the people of the
state demand it-consequently the
democrats will canvass the state this
year from governor to poundmaster.
The republicans will probably furnish
the governor, however, and the demo.
Gratis would employ their time more
proitably if they would confine their
work to c%anvassing for the poundmas-
tership. d,
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-03-16

The Grand Forks Herald in another
of it's long editorials regarding the ini-
tiative and referendum says our sys-
tenn is "stif and unresponsive." We
might almost believe that Editor Win
ship was making therein a mournful
little comment upon the attitude of the
people of North Dakota with reference
to his gubernatorial aspirations.
Stiff and unresponsive." Those two
words fit the case exactly.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-03-16

The census bureau has decided to
count all the live stock in the country
on June 1. The figures will be col
lected from all owners of 500 head or
less by the regular en~umerators, while
those who control large herds on the
ranches and ranges will be visited by
special experts. Absolute secrecy will
be maintained and no ranchman will
have the number of his animals given
away" to his competitors. The infor-
nation will be classified according to
age, sex and class.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-03-16
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Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-03-16

The courts of the city Of New York,
jealous of the morals of that puritan
community, have decided that Sappho
must not be longer played in the
theaters of that city. Consequently
they have placed a ban on the per-
Torrance. Sappho was a very naughty
play, and it SO shocked the morals of
New York and vas SO d%istasteful to
the people that the standing room sign
had to be hung out early every even
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Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-03-16

Editor Hunt of the Fessenden Free
Press observes that blind pigs are
fourishing, and that there is one
within three or four doors of the Free
Press Office. He further observes
that they sell vile stuff that steals
mems brains away, but whether any
prosecution is about to be instituted
for larceny he doesn't state.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-03-16

It is said the South Dakota republic
can campaign is being simplifed by
the general sentiment in favor of Civ
ing the one-term officials a renomina-
ton. To what extent this sentiment
will develop in North Dakota depends
upon the number and condition of the
knives that are being unsheathed. The
sentiment in favor of endorsing the
administration-national and state
is, however, noticeably strong.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-03-16

Some of the democratic papers which
were bowling two or three years ago
that the dollar was going up and all
commodities going down are now
shrieking that the dollar is declining
and everything else is increasing.