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Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-01-26
Britons Anxiously Await News
of Buffers Success OF
Failure.
Message Sent Previous to In
tended Night Attack III
creases Suspense,
Because He Was Then UndOubt-
edly on the Eve of Il Great
Battle.

LONDON, Jan. 25.-4:1O p. MAS the
afternoon progressed, the excitement on
Pail Mall reached Il high pitch. But
the war Office officials reiterated at $3.50
p. m, the oft-repeatcd statement that
''nothing had been received from Gen.
Butler" The suspense was increased
by the belief that General Butler would
never have published his intention to
attack the Beers OH Spion kop, unless
satisfied that the assault would be car
ricd out before the news could be pub
ishcd, and it was fully anticipated that
the news Of his success or failure would
reach London in few hours at the
most.
The cabinet ministers called at the
war Office, after lunch, to ask for news.
LONDON, Jan. 25.-2:4O p. m.-The ex-
treme tension caused by what may justly
be designated the most anxious pause
since the war began had not been re-
ieved up to the time Of writing, by any
thing save the Stock Exchange rumor.
which this time happens to have been
started by the bulls, who assert General
Warren has captured Spion kop. Anx-
iety III regard to news is visible on all
side. The war office was bcsieged at an
early hour and the clubs and other re-
sorts liable to receive early news have
been crowded with eager inquirers
It is generally recognized that the
Boer position, if ever taken, can only be
at q tremendous cost.
A dispatch from Pretoria, dated Tues
day, Jan. %, somewhat amplifes the
dispatch OF Monday, Jan. %, from the
Boer Head Laager, cabled to the Asso.
ciated Press:
| 1t says: -Four or five times during the
day, the British replaced their woaried
soldiers by fresh ones. The Boer cas-
ualties to date are one man killed and
two men slightly injured. Our men are
in excellent spirits. There is a large
slaughter Of the British.
The same dispatch, apparently refer
ring to the situation at Colenso, SAYS:
One Of the large Boer Maxims was tenn.
porarily disortlered, but was soon re-
paired.
The British northern camp is in con-
fusion. People are observed trekkine
aimlessly in all directions
The American Attitude.
Commenting on Captain Mahan's at
titudc, the St. James Gazette remarks:
ellis advice is good and needed in
America. While strict neutrality is
maintained in the official world and
good will for England it felt by the bet
ter-informed, it is simply misleading the
public of this country to suggest, as
some correspondents are doing, that an
tagonism to England is confined to a
negligible body Of Americans. The SYM
pathy of America as a whole, as matter
Of fact, is no more with England at this
moment, than was our popular SYM
pathy with them at the outbreak of the
war with Spain, and the contrast Of Of
fetal and popular attitudes is no less
marked in the United States than it is
| in Germany"
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-01-26
New Prison on Alcatraz Island.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. Pa new gov.
ernment prison is to be erected ilnme.
diately Mt Alcatraz island in this harbor.
Before the outbreak of the Spanish war,
there was room to spare on Alcatraz for
all the military prisoners from Califor.
MIA, Oregon and Nevada, but the last
lot Of 150 from Manila filled the quarters
to overflowing. Another consignment
of 150 is now daily expected, and in or
der to accommodate them, the new
prison has to be erected. The prisoners
have sentences Of from one to five years
to serve, nearly all the punishments be.
ing for breaches of military discipline.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-01-26
THE REAPERS AT WORK.
Flax Harvested at Graceville Under Pecu.
liar Conditions.

Flax Harvested at Graceville Under Pecu-
liar Conditions.
GRACEv1LLE, Mimi, Jan. 25.-During
the seeding time Of last spring all i'm
mense acreage of flax was sown in the
low places OH many farms throughout
the county. The heavy rains of last
September flooded the fields, in many
places with over foot Of water, making
1t impossible to get on to the ground
with a reaper.
Later, when ice formed on the flax
fields, it found the grain standing erect
and in prime condition for cutting. The
reapers were brought out and the har-
vest began Oh the ice.
In many instances the grain saved in
this manner threshed over 20 bushels to
the acre and graded No. /. The discov-
cry that the grain could be saved has
been a source Of profit to many farmers.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-01-26
HOOTED THE FRIARS.

Filipinos Make a Demonstration Mt Mgr.
Chappelle's Reception.
MANILA, Jan. 25.-Archbishop Chap
pelle, papal delegate to the Philippines,
gave reception to the Catholic clergy
and laymen for the purpose of conciliat-
ing the opposing factions. Many proni-
nent Filipinos attended with view Of
making a demonstration against the
friars. They hooted Archbishop No.
sealda and every friar who appeared.
On the other hand, General Otis, who
attended with his staff, was cheered.
Mgr. Chappelle made speech asking
for liberation and patience and promis-
ing a satisfactory settlement Of the ques-
tiOns in DISPUTE,
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-01-26
BRING BACK THE ALBANY.

Commander Craig Leaves for England to
Take Charge of Our New Cruiser.
New YORK, Jan. 25.-Commander
Joseph Z. Craig sailed on the American
line steamship New York to bring back
the cruiser Albany which is at the Arm
strong yards, Newcastle. and will be
turned over to the United States gov
ernment in few weeks. The vessel
was purchased just before the war with
Spain. With Commander Craig was
Assistant Paymaster Philip V. Mohun,
who will also be attached to the Albany
The entire crew which is to man the
Albany, 240 men and 18 officers, will
soon sail from here OH the Prairie. The
Albany is to come to New York.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-01-26
THE CLARK HEARING.

Testimony of Representative Fine Pleasing
to the Prosecution.
WASHINGTON. Jan. 25.-The senate
committee on privileges and elections
has adjourned until Monday in its in.
vestigation of charges against Senator
Clark Of Montana. Witnesses for the
prosecution were absent and Senator
Faulkner for the defense indicated de-
sire that none of those who are to be
called as witnesses on that side should
testify until the prosecution had COM
pleted it's case,
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-01-26
WESTERN PANAY OPEN.

Otis Cables the Resumption of Trade in
Another of the Philippines.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25.-General Otis
reported to the war department that the
western coast Of the island of Panay is
now open for trade and that the coast Of
Laguna dc Bay and the neighboring sec.
tions of the country will also be opened
to unrestricted traffic by the end of the
week. He also reports several minor
engagements with the Filipinos in which
the American arms met with the usual
success. The enemy lost heavily and
large amount of arms and ammunition
was captured.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-01-26
Hill to Take a Vacation.

ST. PAUL, Jan. 25.-James J. Hill OF
the Great Northern will enjoy this sum.
mer his first vacation since he became a
railroad man 20 years ago. He will pass
several months at Paris during the period
the exposition will make the French
capital more cosmopolitan than ever.
more interesting and instructive. Mr..
Hill will be accompanied by most of his
family, although his sons, J. N. and L.
w. Hill, will, it is said, remain here in
their fathers absence, and will 60
abroad after his return.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-01-26
READS LIKE AN APOLOGY.
British Opinion of Bullcr's Carefully
NOrded Message.

British, Opinion of Buffers Carefully
N,orded Message.
LONDON, Jan. 25.-Gcneral Buffers
great turning movement, of which so
much had been expected, has come to a
standstill. His carefully worded mes
sage to the war Office telling this, after
silence Of two days, reads like an apo1-
ogy and an explanation.
General Warren holds the ridges, but
Che enemy's positions are higher. The
British infantry is separated by only
1,40O yards from the enemy, but an ap.
proach to the steep slopes, across the
bare open, would expose the British to a
fatal rifle fire.
General Buffers plans have reached
their development. He declines to send
his infantry across this zone against
formidable positions by daylight and
Giscloses his purpose to assault the
Spion kop heights during the night.
This appears to be the key to the Boer
defenses. If he takes it and thus COM
mands the adjacent country all impor-
tant and possibly a decisive step will
have been accomplished.
Anticipating Worse News.
The Morning Post and The Standard
touch lightly upon the unpleasant fea-
lures Of the dispatch and take hope from
the projected night attack, but all
things considered the dispatch looks
like preparation for worse news.
Parliament will meet in seven days.
The cabinet has been hoping for one
rattling British success to cheer the
country and command general support
for fresh financial measures. One of
these will probably be all increase in the
income tax to one shilling
Political conditions, both civil and
military, press upon the military au.
thorities the necessity Of accomplishing
something. 1t is said Lord Roberts has
nothing whatever to do with General
Buffers operations. General Butler and
the war Office communicate with each
other direct. Buller's scheme was con
ceived before Lord Roberts reached
Cape Town and it's execution was begun
on the day he landed.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-01-26
MAILS AND TRANSPORTATION.
MAILS CLOSE.


Eastern via N. P. No. 2-7:3O p. m.
Western via N. P. No. Ill Asa. IN.
Office hours Of postoff1ce, general delivery,
a. m. to 1880 p. M, daily except Sunday;
OK On sunday e the general al Dc delivery M is u open
erai delivery IS closed while mail is being
WEST BOUND.
Nc Leaves St. PaH at 1os5 p m;; Fargo
steele io:is; *McKenzie. I1a5; *Burleigh'
II ;52 a. m.; Bismarck, 1912 p. m.
EAST BOUND.
No. 2-Leaves Mandan, II :55 a. m.; Bismarck,
IL 10 a. M; *Burleigh, l2 :s5 a. M. Mckenzie,
LAB a. M; Sterling, II: q. M; Steele, ~
M; Dawson. 2:o5 a. M; Jamestown S:d5 5
a. M; Valley, City, 4 AS a. M; Fargo, 400
am; st. Paul. p. m.
Passengers can obtain permits of agent
to ride on some way freights each way.
STAGE LINES.
For Fort Yates, way points and connections,
including Glencoe, Livona. Campbell, La
G1ace EOrt Rice Gan9on Ball W,llams-
Winona and Standing Rock; stage leaves
every morning except Sunday; returning
leaves Fort Yates at a. m. arriving in
Bismarck about p. m.
Falconer, Elbow Woods, and way
points, stage leaves every morning except
Sunday; returning leaves Berthold every
morning, arriving in Bismarck about
D. m.
For Slaughter, Conger. Crofte. Cromwell
and Francis and way points, stage leaves
at q. m. Mondays and Fridays; return
Ing arrives in Bismarck Tuesdays and
Saturdays.
MISSOURI RIVER PACKETS.
Benton Transportation Company, I. p.
Baker, general superintendent; steamers
leave weekly during navigation season
for Standing Rock, Fort Yates, Cannon
Ball and way points, and to Washburn,
Coal Harbor. Mannhaven and up river
points, as per special announcement.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-01-26
POPULATION OF PORTO RICO

Census of the Island Shows About a MILL
ion Inhabitants.
SAN JUAN, Porto Rico, Jan. 25.-The
official census of Porto Rico has been
finished. San Juan has $4,000 inhabi-
tants; Ponce nearly twice as many resi-
dents, the number being $4,000. There
are 057 900 inhabitants on the island
The municipal elections began here
Monday. Excellent order prevails. The
present registration shows a probable
Republican majority. The number Of
voters is 5000. The Republican COM
missioners have left for Washington by
the steamship Madiana. One is former
Mayor of San Juan.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-01-26
Quarantined by Slnallpox.

HUTCHINSON, Kan, Jan. 25.-Travel.
ing men with routes into the Indian
Territory are having forced vacation
on account Of the smallpox quarantine
there and the railroads in this city re.
fuse to sell railroad tickets for points
further south than Harper, Kan. on the
Oklahoma state line.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-01-26
Lieutenant stocklex Missing.

WASHINGTON, Jan 20. General Otis
cables the war department that Lieu.
tenant Stockley, Twenty.drst infantry.
has been missing since the 18th inst.
He was on accommodating duty at Tall.
say, near Santo Tomas, near Batangas,
and was evidently captured. Search
still being prosecuted
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-01-26
WITHOUT A SHOT.

Another Filipin" Stronghold Falls Into
American Hands.
MANILA, Jan. 25.--The Americans
have occupied Santa Cruz, OH Laguna de
Bay, Laguna province 1t was reported
that many insurgents were concentrated
there, but the town was found deserted.
The military regulation requiring the
streets to be cleared Of natives at $3.50 p.
m. has been changed to 10 o'clock.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-01-26
WIN DIVIDE the Time.

CHICAGO, Jan. 24.-General J. F.
Wade, commander Of the Department
Of the Lakes, left for St. Paul on official
business in the Department Of the Da-
kotas. General Wade will divide his
time between St. Paul and Chicago, re.
turning to this city next week.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-01-26
National Board of Trade.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25.-The National
Board of Trade began its Both annual
meeting here. In the absence of the
president, Frederick Frailey Of Philadel-
phia, Ex-Governor E. O. Stannard of St.
Louis presided. About 40 commercial
bodies were represented by about 1876
delegates.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-01-26
Veteran Burned to Death.

ARMOUR, S. D., Jan. 25.-The charred
remains of Barney Clark, an old soldier
and resident of the ceded portion of
the Yankton reservation, were found in
the ruins Of his house. He had been on
protracted drunk, and was cremated
when the building burned.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-01-26
Case of SnlallnOx.

M1NNEAPoLs, Jan. Pa case OF
smallpox has been discovered in the
heart Of the residence section of Mime.
apolis. The victim is the 6-year-old
daughter Of P. E. Bennington, 141S Vine
place. There are said to be several
other cases Of similar nature in the
city. This particular case has been
called chicken pox by the attending
nhysician
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-01-26

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. AT meet.
ing called by President Wheeler of the
University of California, and attended
by about so prominent citizens, steps
were taken towards establishing in this
city permanent commercial museum.
The gentlemen present were formed
into promotion committee. The idea
is to exploit the resources of the Pacific
coast,
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-01-26
No Moro Volunteers Tor Nr.nil..

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 25.-Word has
been received from the war department
by the officers of the casual detachment
at the Preside that no more enlisted
men Of the volunteer regiments would
be sent to Manila. All those who from
sickness or other causes are here await.
ing transportation will be discharged
from the service
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-01-26
To Repair the Constitution.

WASHINGTON, Jan. Ex-senator Till.
man, from the senate committee OH na.
val affairs, has reported favorably the
bill authorizing the secretary OF the
navy to permit the repair of the old
United States frigate Constitution anG
to recOnlmissiOu it.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-01-26
Dawson Fire Story Confirmed.

SEATTLE, Wash, Jan. 25.-Advices
from the North substantiate the report
of big fire at Dawson. 1t occurred Oh
Jan. II, and destroyed buildings and
merchandise to the value of 100000
The news comes by telegraph from
Dawson to Skaguay.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-01-26
Refuse a Writ for Carter.

ALBANY, N. Y, Jan. 25.-Judge Wal
lace in the United States court con-
CURED with the lower court in refusing
to grant writ of habeas corpus in the
case of Oberlin M. Carter, convicted oi
conspiracy against the government.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-01-26
Lafayette Avenue 1t Is.

New YORK, Jan. 25.-The proposal to
change the name of Elm street and La.
fayette place to Dewey avenue having
aroused storm Of protest from those
who believed that Lafayette's name
should not be superseded by Dewey's,
the board of aldermen has decided to
name the thoroughfare Lafayette ave.
nue..
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-01-26
Tragedy Due to Labor Troubles.

CHICAGO. Jan. 25.-As the result of
labor troubles of three months standing
at Winslow Bros ornamental iron
works, Edward A. O'Connor, secretary
of the Chicago Metal Workers union
and former employe Of .Winslow
Bros, was stabbed to death by Julius A.
Wenzel, q non.union employe.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-01-26
Urgent Deficiency Bill Rcuorted,

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25.-When the
senate convened, Mr.. Hale reported
from the appropriations committee the
urgent deficiency bill, and gave notice
that he would call it up in the morning.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-01-26
Roberts Debate Continued.

RObertS Debate Continued.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25.-The house re
sumed the debate on the Roberts case at
II o'clock. The galleries were again
filled, most Of the occupants being
ladies. Some minor business preceded
the RESUMPTION of the debate.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-01-26
Amend the Coal Miners Act.

VICTORIA, B. g., Jan. 25.-The Brit
ish Columbia government has decided
to SO amend the coal miners act to pro-
hibit the employment of anyone under
ground who cannot read and write Eng
1:,1,
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-01-26

County OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES A. welsh,
Harvey Harris, Gust w. Johnson
County Board Of Health-Dr. w. A. Bent
ley, E. s. Pierce, E. 8. Allen.
Insanity Board-J: F. Fort. DR.. W. A.
County justices-Edgar Tibbals, Edward
Rawlings, Elvis Wood, John Clark.
County Constables-Patrick McHugh, John
Hubert. David Williams, Ole Sather.
BISMARCK CITY OFFICIALS
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-08-14
Drowned in Lake okoboji.

Okoboji, Aug. 11.-Ward Witter, ell
dest son of d. F. Witter, Of Dies
Moines, was drowned at s o'clock yes.
terday morning in Lake Okoboji lie
was crossing the lake in sailboat,
going after friend who was to ac-
company him on fishing trip. He
was attempting to handle the sail
and steer at the same time without
assistance, and in the high gale that
was blowing he lost control. The
boat was capsized and he was thrown
out. Marion Mccarthy, of Des Moines
witnessed the accident and immediate.
ly set out in his sailboat to the res
cue He was within few feet Of tho
drowning boy when the latter sudden
ly gave up the long struggle for life
and sank for the last time.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-08-14

and Miss Carrie Shrine, of Farming
ton. The conveyances were fttingly
decorated in flags and bunting in al
formation with those trimmed in the
P. E. o. colors of white and gold. A
beautiful repast was served and the
occasion was one of pleasure to all
present.
Mr.. leighton, of Des Moines, was
guest at the Steckel home on Tues
day.
Sharon Evans, of Chicago, is visit
ing at the home of his cousin, Miss
Minnies Evans.
G. L. Pennington left Wednesday on
business trip to Knoxville.
w. J. Law left Wednesday afternoon
for Ohio where he will make an ex-
tended visit with relatives.
The Carrie Jacobs Bond concert Civ.
en- in the Steckel music room Tuesday
evening met with the entire expecta-
lions of the audience who were charms
ed with the picturesque and descrip-
tive selections rendered by the COM
poser whose Interpretation of sacred
hymns, lullabys and children's songs
| was excellent. In che daily round Of
human life many little incidents pa
| thetic, numerous or sad, have found
their way into the heart of the COM
| poser, touching some strange sweet
chord which vibrating thru the ave-
nues of song speak to her listeners
in language far more eloquent than
words, moving them to smiles and
tears.
Hon Walter H. Butler, of Des
Moines addressed large audience at
the court house Tuesday evening.
Music was furnished by the colored
glee club of Ottumwa. Expansion and
Imperialism were the principal sub
jects discussed by the speaker. The
address was well received by the peo-
pie, the subject having been fairly pre-
| Sented.
Seymour Rogers has purchased
John Tomeys interest in the barber
business taking possession of the same
on Tuesday.
Misses Mary and Helen Davis left
W ednesday for Burlington where they
will attend the saengerfest and visit
| at the home of their cousin, Mr.. J. A..
Scott.
Mrs. S. L. Berry, who has been SER
iously i'll for some time is still very
low.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-08-14
Missionaries Are Safe.
THE SOCIAL DEMOCRATS.
rhey Nominate j. M. VIM, of This
City, for Supreme Judge.


Oskaloosa, Aug. 11.-At the social
democratic convention nominations
were made yesterday afternoon as fol-
lows:
Secretary of state-C. Worth, Ben
ton county.
Auditor-W. T. Beals, Dubuque
county.
RECONSIDERATION Warder, Wa
pello county.
Attorney general-B. w. Wilson,
Scott county.
Judge. NJ. VIM, Wapello county.
Railroad commissioner-M. D. Earn
est, Lee county.
Electors at large-John M. Work,
Polk county; Chas. A. Lloyd, Musca-
tine county
Congressional electors-First dis
trict, John n. Stanley; Second, VIM.
Sunier; Third. Riley Haynes; Fourth,
Elias l.. Fox; Fifth, w. P. Mettlin;
Sixth, James Baxter; Seventh, J. j.
Jacobsen Eighth, S. D. Mercer;
Ninth, A. ]. Bennett; Tenth, T. NJ.
Hughes; Eleventh, A. G. Ensign.
Congressional nominations were
also made as follows: Third district,
Richard N. Howe, Delaware county;
Fifth, Geo. Slade, Linn; Sixth, Frank
l.. Rice, Monroe; Seventh, Owen
Bromley, Polk.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-08-14
BoER PLOT DISCOVERED.
Said That Burehers Were to Kill Rob
erts and His Officers.

London, Aug. 1O.--A special dis
patch from Pretoria says a Boer plot
to make a prisoner of Roberts and
shoot all British officers possible was
discovered Thursday. 1t included the
recapture of Pretoria, the shooting of
Roberts and inducing the Burghers to
rise enmasse. A number of suspect
ed accomplices of the conspirators
were conducted across the border.
The British authorities are awakening
to the danger of allowing the Boer
sympathizers to remain in Pretoria
and the issue of passes to the Burgh-
ers will be stopped.