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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-12-21
RIVER AND H4RBoR BILL READY.
THE TOTAL CUT DOWN FROM 100000 TO
ssoOO00Oc


Washington Dec. 20.-The House Committee on
Rivers and Harbors to-day completed its bill The
measure was vigorously pruned AT the last mo-
rnent. The total appropriations carried by II yes
terday, including continuing contracts, amounted
to about SS000O000 subcommittee pLred the bill
down last night TO about SO. 0oo0uo. The large
items as rule. suffered most in the pruning.
The big project for Cleveland, Ohio, the home OF
Chairman Burton, which in the bill for more
than s4OO0O00. reduced to about 100000. The
project for the Southwest Pass at the mouth OF
the Mississippi reduced TO S,0o00o, and the
proiect for a 2O00-foot channel, IS feet deep, at
Boston was reduced from about 100000 TO $500
coo This latter project is to be placed under the
contract system and 100000 Of direct appropriation
is made in the OIL The appropriation for the
DeIaware River was cut about $4,000, and that
for the Improvement at the mouth of the Co
lurnbfa River the Pacific Coast, 10000, and
FOR the upper Mississippi about A5OO.0O. The
amount for Buttermih Channel New York, was
cut from 81 100000 TO 100000 The Spring Chan
mel project Baltimors is provided for In the bill
Galveston will receive 81. 10000 for the restoration
of its jetties. An appropriation OF $1,000 Is made
for preliminary work the canal to connect Lake
Michigan with the Mississippi by way OF the
Despaines River and the Chicago Drainage Canal
Four new locks and dams are provided for the
ohio River Licking River. Kentucky. receives
500 900: Sa bne Pass. $4,000; Arkansas Pass. $4,000;
Norfolk Va, 1856 900, and Newport News. SZ2o.OCO
A survey for channel through Buffalo Bayou,
Texas. is provided for
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-12-21

dde9oe as can get to present to you-witnesses.
e5ovefrror1Wty have you got any evidence
nov II Is almost nine days?
ness; and figured l wouldn't be privileged in pre-
Governor-why didn't you ask then if you could
nave o{her witnesses instead of waiting until nine
following day saying you wished TO present wit
DR. wise-wen. supposed there was no USE of
doing H. You stated It emphatically.
wished only nss hsd ds any witness You
that ! told you then there would be no delay be-
should be no delay. You desire TO make no further
statement at WeTaa then? -
tovernor-Does your counsel desire TO make any
Mr.. Carl desire to make this statement If
Your Excellency will permit me. That since the
up now II w9 gb5 seem to me that il would be no
charges rejecting upon the administrator of the
duties Of his office that he should be confronted
it is claimed. were influenced in buying from what
persons written letters in hich they say that
Dr. WISE spoke TO them in regard TO it say he
by the witnesses who accuse him of any wrong
GROSSLY IMPROPER
The Governor-He is the witness himself. He is
confronted with himself. On page II Of the testi-
8.TSu Say on the one hand that did
az the Copper mine e thai 1It 1ou OF fo6 So m
ne time that you did not regard your presidency
IA suppose because of nv connection with it
and my assumption of control that they had gone
in it
There is no need OF possible testimony there.
take DR.. Wise's own sta cement l feel that it is
grossly improper for the head of a department 10
directly or indirectly procure permit his subordi
mates 10 take stock in the company of which he is
PRESIDENT grossly improper have sny eight of
them so on his notes: grossly improper TO write
to outside doctors, heads Of private dsylums, like
Carlos Macdonald, to ask for loans of money.
Such request, expressed or implied, from him TO
any one Of his subordnates the head of pri-
vate asylum must inevitably either
sort OF coercion upon them entering into some
obligation TO Them his part. It is absolutely in
compatible with the proper relations in the Lunacy
Commission Of the head Of that Commission.
Mr.. Carr-lf that rule applied TO all the other
departments Of the State, Your EXcellency would
have good time in cutting off heads Of officers.
The GoVernor-HoU give me any evidence and l
viii apply it I will cut them off in wink.
This ended the hearing. and DR.. Wise and his
counsel left the Executive Chamber. Four hours
later Governor Roosevelt formally removed DR..
Wise from his post of president of the State
Commission in Lunacy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-12-21
GARDENERS ANSWER REACHES ALBANY.
GOVERNOR WILL CONSENT TO NO POST
PONEMENT OF THE HEARING
SATJ-PnAV
SATURDAY

Albany, Dec 2o-Governor Roosevelt will dispose
of the charges preferred against Colonel Asa Bird
Gardiner District Attorney of NewYork County,
on Saturday next Colonel Gardiner on that day
will be allowed opportunity at public hearing
10 be given the Executive Chamber to present in
person through counsel oral argument in
refutation Of the allegations made against him.
The formal answer Of Colonel Gardiner to the
charges reached the city this afternoon, and are
now under consideration by the Governor. When
the hearing takes place or Saturday the Governor
will have acquainted himself thoroughly with the
and viii be ready TO render a decision at the
end of the hearing.
The Governor stated tonight that he would not
consent matter what the circumstances are, 70
any postponement of the nearing on saturday 1t
will be held rain or shine he said It is his desire
to dispose Of the case prior to his departure for
Oyster Bay. where he will spend Christmas with
his wife and family.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-12-21
ALLIES AGREE ON THE NOTE.
GERMAN TROOPS REPORTED TO HAVE EN-
Gagged IN A PUNITIVE EXPEDITION.


London Dec 21.-"An the Governments have
approved the British amendment" says the
Picking correspondent of THE Morning Post"
"and the demands will be presented 70 the
Chinese pIenipotentiaries without any sugges-
ton Of an alternative. On many grounds the
Germans are gaining a worse reputation for
severity than the Russians ever had The coun-
try is practically in a defenceless state, because
Count Won Waldersee will not allow Chinese
troops to do anything. and the foreign troops
are absent or engaged in footing.
1T is reported that five days ago the German
troops visited Lung-Ching and shot sixty I'M
perial troops who were engaged in suppressins
Boxers, and also killed thirty other Chinese.
including three converts. They took 200 prison
ers including thirty natives attached to the
Anglican Mission. In consequence OF an appeal
from the magistrates. however. the prisoners
were liberated in return for the payment Of
10000 taels. This punitive expedition was in
defiance of the understanding that no such
measures should be taken pending the negotia-
tions. The Germans are said TO have looted
the place
The Russian Bank, according to a dispatch to
THE Daily Express from st. Petersburg, is en-
deavoring to raise loan in New-York for re-
building the Manchuria Railway.
Berlin. Dec 2O.-The Cologne Gazette" in an
article dealing with the Chinese situation. an
nounces that all the Ministers signed the pre-
liminary joint note to-day Thursday, and that
Ching and Lii Hung Chang. 1t also declares that
the note enbodies the principles Of the minimum
demands of Germany and the Powers, and that
IL was agreed, on the proposal or Great SrlId1n
that until the demands were satisfied there
should be no withdrawal of the troops from Pc
king and the province OF Chilli.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-12-21
CONDENSED PHosPHoRous warvn

WIN cure any esss OF rheumatism In existence IL =.
information apply 10 John EJr1a
sole Manufacturer 18th and Olive. s.. LOUIS Nc
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-12-21
NEW RED STAR LINER IN PORT.
THE vADERLAND ENCOUNTERS BAD
WEATHER AND BEHAVES WELL.

WEATHEF NND
The new steamer Vaderland of the Red Star
Line which arrived here yesterday from Antwerp
and Southampton on her maiden trip. had an OPP
portunity 10 test her seagoing abilities. She en-
countered the same rough weather which has been
experienced by ali the other liners that have ar
rived here within the last two weeks It was nee
essary TO reduce her speed at times but at no
tir,e was there any trouble with her engines. Cap
tain F. Albrecht the other officers and the crew
saw she pr1Ved herself an able sea boat and one
very comfortable to travel on in rough weather
Her salt incrusted smokestacks bore testimony 70
the size of the she met in crossing. She left
Antwerp on December g.
THE Vaderlaud is the first OF four steamships
that are being built 10 the Red Star Line
between this port and Antwerp. She was launched
q July - 1900 at the yard OF John Brown CO.
of Clydeoank Glasgow. She is a twin screw
Steamship with length of $50 feet. breadth of GO
feet depth of 4 feet and with a gross tonnage OF
about 1900. The new vessel is especially adapted
for the carrying Of a large cargo. She has cubic
capacity for 66O Of cargo and tanks are pro-
vided for zoo tons of fresh water.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-12-21
sTPIKE IN OTIS WORKS 4rERTED

The operatives in the Otis Elevator Works in
Yonkers. who have been threatening strike. were
Informed yesterday that the company acceded 10
their request by granting them the increase de-
manded. notice was posted 70 that effect in all
OF the shops.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-12-21
LIST CHANCE OFFERED.

The following conversation then took place be
tween Governor Roosevelt and Dr.. Wise:
5overuor-Dr Wise I want 10 go back for a
moment 10 your share IN this copper mine stock
Enterprise. You sad in your testimony before me
Itti sou nave conferred with some twenty-five or
-ify slperlntenoeTts. doctors. stewards ana other
flpiCyes who had taken shares in that enterprise.
tnese persons taking shares because OF your con
t-ecl-on with the company. Have you anything
l-ftaer 70 stare in way OF explanation
~ N-se-N0 sir.
sCveTnOi-Do you desire to make any further
tIsten.ent IN regard 10 any matters concerning
which you testfhed2
Dr. Wlse-With he privilege OF getting such evil
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-12-18

solicitor. The printed contract care
fully specifies that no representations
verbally made BY agents as to what
the graders will do shall bind the
company.
This gives a broad leeway between
the liability OF the company and the
impression made Upon the minds OF
prospective purchasers by slick
Stongued solicitors, bent on getting a
good order. Talk, rightly and agree
ably placed, is what sells these ma
chimes, and not writsen contracts.
The supervisors were duly impressed
width the idea that the grader would do
the the very things the. contract either
fatty or i%nferentially specifies it would
not do. Hence the sale.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-12-18
Do not buy without see

lineator, a popular fashion magazine,
for 81, throwing in four yards of silk
with the offer. They book up a NUM-
Der Of subscriptions in the city, show
ing samples from which the subscrib-
ers selected the silk which was to come
at some future time. a telegram
from the Butterick people to the states
attorney stated they had no such can
vassers and the couple were arrested.
Carver is confined in jail, pending a
hearing, Wal4ch will probably be had
before Justice Tibbils tomorrow. A
change of venue was taken from JUS
tice Fort this morning.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-12-18

Among the tens OF thousands who.
have used Chamberlain's Cough Rem
edy for colds and lagrippe during the
past few years, to our knowledge, not
a single case has resulted in pneumo-5
mia. Thos. Whitfield & Co., 24O Wa.
bash avenue, Chicago, one of the most
prominent retail druggists in that
city, in speaking OF this, says: We re-
commend Chamberlain's Cough Rem
edy for lagrippe in many cases., a it
not only gives prompt and complete
recovery, but also counteracts any
tendency of la grippe TO result in pneu-
monia." For sale by &. S. B~eardsley.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-12-18
ARRESTED.

MAN AND WIFE ARRESTED
CHARGED WITH OBTAINING
MONEY UNDER FALSE PRE-
TENSES
J. II. Carver and wife were arrested
in this city on complaint OF Estates At
torney Allen, charged with obtaining
money under false pretensess They
claimed to be canyassers for the But
terick pattern company and were of
fering a years subscription to the De-
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-12-18
First Publication Nov. Is, 1901
Notice to Creditors.

Inthe matter ofathe estate of Lysander e.
Spafford, deceased. sasT
Notice is hereby given by the undersigned
Albert Hal, Chas. 81. Legge and LIE. Spaford,
I prosecutors of the estate of Iysander E. Spaf.
of Eaton and state of Michigan, deceased, to tie
creditors OF. and all persons having claims
against said deceased, to exhibit them with the
the first publication Of this notice, to W.. r.,
CochTane, agent f.tr said executors at the offices
9fAIlen& Cochrane. in the city of Bismarck, In
Burleigh county. North Dakota.
Dated Nov. 18th, A. D. 1900.
ALBERT HALL.
CHAS. III. LEGGE,
l.. e. STAFFORD, JR.,g
Executors.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-12-18
ID CITY
WEATHER FORECAST.

WEATHER FORECAST.
The temperature for the past twenty
four hours ending at3three o'clock was:
Maximum SO: Minimum 90. the minus
sign indicates a Temperature below zero]
Fair Tonight and Wednesday; Station
ary Temperature.
Mrs. Seekins, an old resident Of
jamestown, is dead.
The roller mills at jamestown keep
running with wheat that is shipped in.
Two LidgerWood farmers purchased
a section of Washburn land near viii
ton. 3
The depot at Wilton lis now lighted
with eleetricitya and the hotel will soon
be wired.
The LidgerWood Broadaxe kicks on
the appearance OF the two papers in
the state recently assumed by women.
The Jamestown Capital Thinks Hon.
". w. Barrett is the only man II the
state who has his work thoroughly at
heart.
Editor and Mrs. Jewell returned last
might from the east. Mrs. Jewell has
been undergoing treatment for throat
trouble for some time.
Goyernor-elect and Mrs. White are
"A oynonfcad IN Hhn oifu IN d dow ~. 90 !, Atnr,
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-12-18
NaN1s1oA46 @INHfr Nilg 4gHaQ @elN4- -
NO RIGHT TO

The woman who is lovely in face,
form and temperament will always
have friends, but n who would be
attractive must keep her health. If
she is weak, sickly and all run down,
she will be nervous and irritable. If
she has constipation or kidney treble,
her impure blood will cause pimples,
blotches, skin eruptions and a
wretched complexion. Electric Bitters
lis the best medicine in the world to
regulate stomach, liver and kidneys
and to purify the blood. It gives strong
nerves, bright eyes, smooth, velvety
skin, rich complexion. 1t twill make
la good-looking, charming woman Of a
rundown invalid. Only 80 cents at
PC. R~emington's drug store.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-12-18
tFirst Publication Nov. 81, leoo.)
United States Land Office, Bismarck,

Omitted States Land Office, Bismarck,
North Dakota, November IA, 1900:
Notice Is hereby given pursuant to instruct
ions and in accordance with the direction of the
Secretary of the Interior, under the provisions
of the second section of the act of July 5.1SS4{ 23
Stat. 1889, that the lands in the. Fort Stevenson
abandoned military reservation, North Dakota,
embracing portions OF township ls7 North,
ship 14s North, Range s. West, containing
~45,5S5.75 acres will be offered for sale, in
office, commencing on the 18th day of Feb
ruary 1901, at 10a. m., to the highest bidder for
cash, at not less than the appraised value, nor
less than one dollar and twenty-five cents per.
acre.
Alex. @. McGilliyray,
I @ Register.
SZ! s@E, John Satterlaad.
Approved,
E.A. Hitchcock,
Secretary.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-12-18
First Publication Nov Is, eoo.l
Notice to Creditors

In the matterof the estate of Valentine Gabel
deceased: ~
Notice is hereby given by the undersigned,
barbara Gabel, executrix Of the estate of Yalen-
tine Gabel, late of the city OF Bismarck. in the
deceased, to the creditors of, and all persons
having claims against said deceased. to exhibit
them with the necessary vouchers within iur
months after the first publication of this not. 70
to said executrix at the offices of Allen & Cocn-
rane, in the city of Bismarck, in said Burleishz
county. ss. a
Dated November Is, 4. ID. 1900.
BARBARA GABEL,
Executrix.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-12-18
Twenty-Five men to work


Are grand, but skin eruptions rob
life Of JOY. Bucklen's Arnica Salve
cures them; also old, running and
fever sores, ulcers, boils, felons, .corns,
warts, cuts, bruises, burns, scaIds,
chapped hands. chilb1ains, best pile
cure On eartn. Drives out pains and
aches. Only 25 cents a box. Cure
guaranteed. Sold by P. C. Reming-
ton, druggist.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-12-18

T. H. BLY,, NJ. D., specialist; diseases
Of women; all irregularities corrected;
book 1oc; all you need to knew; pri-
waite home in confinement. Room I
to- 8, 81 Fourth street south, Mime
apolis, third floor.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-12-18
EXPERIENCE WITH ROAD GRAD

3883tsa&$f3 49,
Steele Ozone: The Allen township
road grader matter is settled In a gen
orally satisfactory manner, consider
ing that the town was evidently in
for it, The company's representa-
tive met the assertions Of the super
:yisors and several citizens that the
town would not pay for the machine,
with the statement that the company
would fight ITO the limit of the courts,
as it had a contract duly executed, etc,
and that the machine had been shown
TO be able to do all that was claimed
for 1t in that paper. The supervisors
talked with Attorney Stanley, and de-
cided to accept the proposition of the
agent-to pay for the grader and cake
the $50 wheel scraper he promised to
give the township, BIZ way OF palliat-
ing the dull tasId upon the town treas
which had been engendered largely
through the slick talk OF the selling
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-12-18

The people testify that Huod's Sar--
saparilla cures sc%rofula, eruptions, ca
tarrh, rheumatism, dyspepsia, nerv-
GUS troubles. and you may take it with
confidence that it will do for you what
it has done for Others. s5ss
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-12-18
dem6c of the plague the coal output
will be materially decreased.

If you would have an appetite like a
bear and a relish for your meals take
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tab
lets. They correct disorders Of the
stomach and regulate the liver ard
bowels. Price, % cents. Samples
free at 3. s. B~eards1ey's drug store.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-12-18
EDWIN @. WASHBURN,
General Manager, Bismarck. N. ID.
"A THRoGH WIRE.

and Wilton with Bismarck is now ready
for business. Messages may be sent and
received, or conversation held, at th OPP
tion of patrons.
Telegraph Co. permit the handling Of bus
iness from or to any point$reached by tele-
Vi graph or cable lines. 2fs.#
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-12-18

At Dougherty, I. T., last night, I'M
known persons smashed the Santa Fe
station windows with stones and fred
on the new operator. Marshals who
We're protecting the building exchanged
several shots with the miscreants. No
one was hurt.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-12-18

Christmas to take up their residence
in the executive mansion.
The Methodist Sunday school isspre-
pairing an excellent cantata for Christ
mas Eve.
Mrs. a. D. Lucas left last night for
OsaAis, Mimi, to visit for a time with
her mother.
The children who have been suffer
ing from measles i nearly All back
il their places. d
The w @. w will give a dance at
Glencoe New Years might. An oyster
supper will also be served.
Miss Edna Winchester is expected
home from Carlton college on Friday
next for Christmas vacation.
The grammar grades and thigh school
classes never were 50 full. More
seats are an Immediate necessity.
William McCrory OF Mckenzie and
Gussie Krecklaw of New Salem were
married at the Methodist parsonage
by Rev. Anderson.
Some OF the grades are preparing
closing exercises for next Friday af-
ternoon. They will be suitable to the
Christmas season.
a new school house is to be built at
Wilton and the News thinks 1T ought
not to cost less than S 50, 900 to accom-
modate the children in the neighbor-
hood.
II. j.. HORNE o IoWa has rented the
Hughes property on Second street and
will move his family here at once.
Three Of his children will enter the
high school.
The high school classes in Modern
History, Physiology. Plane Geometry.
and Algebra have completed these
subjects anIdsare taking final examine
tions this week.
Advices from st. Paul state that
Miss Hannah Grifhth is much i'm
proved after an operation by DR.. Rog-
ers, which will be good news to
friends in this city.
M&NSER
Regular meeting Of Bismarck Lodge
No. 12O,, a. o.U. w, at Workman hail
this evening at s o'clock. Let every
member, especially the officers, make
an effort to be present.
Julius Weisgerber, who lived on
Second street near Avenue B, died in
the N. F. hospital at Brainerd on Sum
day morning. He leaves a wife and
three children. He recently removed
to this city from Morton county.
Mrs. I'M Deyine came in from the
east last might and the acting governor
is expected in a day or SO. Mr.. and
Mrs. Devine will take up their resi-
dence in the city and will o to house
keeping as soon as their residence can
be put in order
The many friends Of Will j. Hughes
will recognize him in the champion
high school football team Of the Cen
trail high school. Minneapolis, a pho
tograph Of which was published in
last Saturdays Minneapolis journal
Will plays right guard.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-12-18

The American Friend, a board of
foreign missions, has undertaken to
establish missions in, the west Indies
and recently sent missionaries to Cuba,
has received the most favorable reports
of the work.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-12-18

Souvenir spoons at Phelps-Bis-
marck bridge, high school and capitol
engraved on the bowl. No hand
somer Christmas present.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-12-18
CAPTAINS BODY 4oUND.

E0E@7-ggg SxAI I1AI1H OUIND. 13E@-E
Malaga, Dec. IS.--The body OF Capt.
Kretchmann of Gneisenau was found.
today in the wreck wrapped in a Ger.
man flag and his head covered with
blood, tending to confirm the reports
that he suicided.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-12-18

When In doubt ais to what to get for
Christmas, step into Phelps. The
largest and best selected line of holt
day goods in the city.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-12-18

a dispatch from stan5derton, Trans
vaal, dated Dec. II, states that Gen.
Louis Bolha lis at Ermi1o taking a
peaceful attitude and informing the
Beers that It is time to submit to the
inevitable. 1t is thought he will soon
make overtures for peace.
Wanted: Twenty-Five men to work
in Ignite mine at Wilton. Apply at
the Bismarck, Washburn & Great
Falls Railway. Company's Office at
Bismarck, or at the mine. Steady
work all winter.