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Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-03-09

At the Ohio society banquet in New
York a few days ago, one Of the most
ardent expansion addresses was made
by a democrat, Ex-Governor Campbell
of Ohio, who said:
"Our acquisitions to the east of us I
never expected to see under the gov
eminent and protection Of the United
States in my time. 1 looked on all of
that as the heritage of our children.
But I want the Hawaiian islands, the
Philippines, Puerto Rico and Cuba in
good time. 1 want the government
to hold all that it has got and to buy
all that it can buy, and then l want for
this country an artificial waterway
that a be built without asking the
consent of any nation in the world.
Il don't belong to the presidents
party, but I know him, and want to
give him a chance. Any man who
can beat me for governor of Ohio by
$4,000 votes has got to he Il mighty
good man."
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-03-09

The United States department of ag-
ricrlture, division Of forestry, is send
ing out some interesting items regard
ing last years work in the field. For
instance the former official estimate of
the wooded area Of the United States,
placed at 2G per cent has been raised
to 81 per cent by the latest computa-
lions. The two latest states to be
examined are Oregon and Washington.
The former is estimated to contain
22334,653 million feet, B. NJ, in standing
timber; the latter, ia, IT'S million feet.
Destruction by fire has been exceed
ingly serious in Washington. On the
assumption that the burned areas con
tanned on an average as much timber
as the untouched portion, 10000 million
feet have been destroyed since lumber
ing began. This amount would sup
ply all the sawmills of the United
States for two years, and at a value of
only IS cents a thousand, means a dead
loss to the state of $3O,OOO,OOO. The
amount actually logged in the same
period has been 10000 million feet,
making the estimate by the same COM
parison of areas. Oregon has suffered
less from both fire and numbering, ow-
ing to the smaller facilities for market
ing the product.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-03-09

ernmental policy appears to be divid-
ing the democrats and populists. Cap
tain Baker, national committeeman
for the state, says he doesn't believe
Leistikow said what is credited,to him
IN the interview, and If he did, did not
express the ideas of the party leaders
In the state. But the Grand Forks
Plaindealer takes its stand with Leisti-
kow, and the jamestown Alert, on the
other hand, sides with Captain Baker.
But in all the interviews, the question
of free silver seems to have been rele-
gated to the rear. -Four years ago we
were tod the free coinage issue would
never die-that until the United States
was on a free coinage basis, there
could be no lasting prosperity. Here
in a short four years there are bran
new issues, and the silver question is
generally admitted as settled. The
expansion issue will he settled at the
election this year, and four years from
now the democrats will come to the
front with another, equally as vital,
for election purposes, as either the
issues of the last or the Forthcoming
elections.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-03-09

The rank and file of the republican
party is opposed to the proposed tariff
on Porto Rico imports. While they
may in some manner compete with
products of the United States, they
will be placed generally cheaper in the
hands of the consumers, and the only
industries that will be affected are
large enough and wealthy enough to
Withstand competition. Having de-
stroyed the Spanish market for Porto
Rican goods, it is the duty Of the
United States to give the island an
other free market. Porto Rico is as
much a part of the United States as
any of the territories, and there should
be free trade between them all. If
there is not enough revenue for the
payment of governmental expenses in
Porto Rico, let the government make
an appropriation therefor. But Porto
Rico should have a free market in the
United States.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-03-09

The president in his message urged
free trade with Puerto R~ico-giving to
them the same rights as given to all Of
u other possessions-and is doubtful
if the developments Of the discussion
in the house and the reasoning Of the
rank and file of the party throughout
the country have operated to change
his mind. 1t is hoped the senate will
not give the president a chance to veto
an unjust measure, even though
coupled with the declaration that the
injustice shall be only temporary. This
provision in the house bill is conyinc-
ing argument that the measure is
wrong and ought not to pass.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-03-09

friends Of the measure regarding it's
chances in the senate. It is probable
that the bill will be amended in the
senate. In fact, a bill has been re-
ported in the form of a substitute,
which, provides for free trade after
March 1, 1902, and establishes a CON
plete system of government for the
island. upon this bill the administra-
ton leaders hope to secure favorable
action in the senate, and subsequently
in conference with representatives of
the house.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-03-09

Things are warming up in the Fifth
district. Col. Ellsworth of the New
Rockford Volunteer alludes to o. A.
Boynton as a Statesman with a twenty
horse power mouth and a one candle
power intellect" and Boynton comes
back with this:
"My mind reverts back to former
times when We boarded together at a
free lunch counter at Bismarck i'll the
winter of so and drank from the same
prohibition fountain, washed our socks
in the streets and hung them to dry
side by side on the city plaza. l never
could have believed that the colonel
could have forgotten his old comrade
so soon. Now, colonel, l am Just as
envious of your colossal brain as you
are of my salary, and when I see that
gigantic mind Of yours mount above
the clouds and soar aloft amid the
upper ether, l know the governor made
the greatest mistake of his life that
he did not make you his adjutant
general.
Thus it will be seen that the Fifth
district politicians have lost none of
their ginger.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-03-09

The North Dakota agricultural col
lege is we'll attended this year. There
are between 800 and 800 students.
Nearly 100 Of these are taking Il short
farm course, which has been especially
arranged by the faculty for three
months study. This course is pre-
pared on lines of direct interest to the
farmers OF this state, and there are
a number of additional allied studies
that Ire taken up at the same time.
so far the work has been along the
lines Of agriculture, steam engineering
and dairying.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-03-09

Surgeons Of the army may recon-
mend the discontinuance of the ship
ment Of bodies Of soldiers from the
Philippines to the United States, as a
precautionary measure against the in
PRODUCTION Of the bubonic plague in this
country. The surgeons call attention
to the instance of a family, which
opened the casket containing the re-
mains Of a soldier, in direct opposition
to the orders Of the surgeons, as show
ing the necessity for precautionary ac-
ton.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-03-09
Senator Gallinger has introduced

Senator Gallinger has introduced an
amendment which he proposes to offer
to the legislative, judicial and execu-
tive appropriation bill providing for
a system Of retirement in the civil SER
vice and the establishment Of a perma-
nent pension fund by %!deducting 2 per
cent Of the monthly salary of every
employe in the classified service after
July 1 next. This fund is to he in
vested in United States bonds and held
in trust by the treasurer Of the United
States, and all clerks who have served
for q period Of twelve years will be
entitled to a pension of $50 a month
from it,
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-03-09

The Tribune has made arrange
0ents whereby it can furnish the Bis
marck Weekly Tribune n year, the
Orange Judd Farmer one year and the
famous American Agricultural Year
Book-over 500 pages Of "meat for
tarmers"-all prepaid for 81. 35. This
Is q remarkable offer but If more is
wanted the New York Weekly Tribune
will be added to the combination-all
four for $1.65. Or If the most COM
plete combination EVER offered is
wanted the Chicago Weekly Inter
Ocean will be added-all the above for
81,
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-03-09

The committee on public lands has
reported %favorably the bill giving
homestead entrymen who served in
the Spanish war credit for the time
spent in the military service. Entry
men who We're absent less than six
months will be allowed that period,
and those absent less than a veal will
he allowed n year. Those away
from their claims more than a. year
will be given credit for the time they
were absent.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-03-09

Railroad earnings continue to dem
onstrate in the most emphatic manner
the business activity everywhere. Ac-
cording to the statements Of the Inter-
State Commission the increase in gross
earnings of American railroads from
1896 to 1899 was over $3O5, 900, 900. OF
this total $%175,Ouv,OOO went in in
creased expenses and only $13O, OOO,OOO
to net earnings. Current earnings
show remarkable gains, 81 roads re-
porting an increase of over 80 per cent
in the second week Of February.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-03-09
to the United States, has obtained per-

to the United States, has obtained per-
mission to take his harem to WASH
ington, and q Washington dispatch
reports an interview with Ali in which
the minister says that his wife-he
has but one-has not been we'll for
some time and is not now in condition
TO receive callers, but when she re-
covers she will be pleased to receive
calls from her ''lady friends and re-
turn them-'when their male relatives
and friends are not present" Wash
ington gentlemen who have thus been
cut will probably retaliate by denying
their wives the privilege Of looking
upon Ali. who is represented us a very
handsome man.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-03-09

Hon. Horace Arnold is not only after
the governorship but he is after the
proposed parcels post. advocated by
Senator Pettigrew, whereby parcels zip
to five, ten, twenty or more pounds will
be sent anywhere in the United Sta:es
for something like a cent a pound. Mr..
Arnold devotes a column or more to a
recital Of the pernicious features Of
this measurements all merchants ii
North Dakota to protest-which brings
Mr.. Arnold in sympathy with the mer-
chants and enlists them in the cause
of Mr.. Arnold-in relation to parcels
post.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-03-09
NATIONAL CONVENTIONS THIS
YEAR.

The order in which the national con-
ventions of the two great parties are
to be held in 1900 is the same as it
was in 1896, and the dates at which
they are to take place will be nearly
the same as at that time, observes the
st. Louis Globe-Democrat. The re-
publican convention met earlier than
the democratic four years ago, and will
meet earlier this year, but the interval
of time separating the two gatherings
will be about six days shorter than it
was then. The republican convention
of 1896 opened in St. Louis on June
16, while the democratic national gath
ering began in Chicago on July Z. This
year the republicans will meet in Phil
adelphia on June ID, and the demo-
Gratis will convene in Kansas City on
July 4, the republicans coming to-
gether three days later in the year than
they did four years ago and the demo-
Gratis three days earlier than they did
then.
1t is not probable, however, that
either convention will be as interesting
in 1900 as it was in 1896. In the re-
publican gathering there will be no
contest on the presidential candidate
this year, Mr.. McKinley's nomination
by reclamation being assured. Prob
ably there will be only one name men
toned in the democratic convention
also, Mr.. Bryan's nomination being
practically certain by an overwhelm-
ing majority or by a unanimous vote,
These elements of uncertainty being
removed, it will not be possible to in
vest the gatherings this year with the
interest which those of four years ago
had. There will be no ''walk-outs"
in either convention this year, while
there was a split in all the parties.
small and great, in 1896. A split is
practically assured in the populist
party, of course, as the rupture in the
conference the other day of the popu-
list national committee in Lincoln,
NeD., shows a division in that party
which can hardly be closed up at the
national gatherings of the two. wings
which take place on May 8, one of
them in Cincinnati and the other in
Sioux Falls, S. D.
A new issue will be before the con-
vention of 1900, that of national ex-
pansion, and this fact will give an in
terest to the gatherings of the big
parties, but it will not call out anything
like the concern which was felt re-
gardfng the silver declaration of both
these parties in 1896. The repub-
licans will declare for expansion by a
practically unanimous vote. Nobody
in the Philadelphia convention will
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-03-09

Many persons have been receiving
sample copies Of the Bismarck Weekly
Tribune during the past few weeks
who are not regular subscribers. No
charge has been made. Of course.
Those who want up-to-date news
should subscribe for the Bismarck
Weekly Tribune. We also offer extra
ordinary clubbing rates-see item
above. Send in your orders now. All
who subscribe now will receive the
paper till Jan. /, 1901.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-03-09

The Northern Pacific road is still
forging ahead in the matter of earn
ings. The statement for the seven
months ending Jan. 81 shows an in
crease in gross earnings of $2,153, TAT,
and an increase in net Of 1904, 221. The
total net income after expenditures for
taxes, rentals, improvement, ETC., in
creased $7S1,ezO owe the same period
in the preceding year, which is equiva-
lent to 8 per cent on the common
stock.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-03-09
Some idea of the ddscouraging con

Some idea of the discouraging con-
ditiOns that exist in a great city in
winter season may he gained from the
fact that it cost the city of New York
over 100000 to clear lie snow from
the streets atter the storm two weeks
ago-and the contractors are said to
have lost money at that fgure-and
now the city is again fast in the
storms icy grip. A "cold spell" on
the western prairies means some dis
comfort but u severe storm accom-
panied by zero weather in a city means
downright suffering, sorrow and death.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-03-09

discussed. With the rapidly increas-
ing fOcks and herds in the western
states and territories, free grazing
lands will soon be- a feature of the
past, and it nov remains to be seen
what plans for the leasing of the pub
lie lands will be most feasible and
most satisfactory alike to the large
grower Of live stock and the settler or
small farmer. At the meeting of the
National Live Stock association ut Fort
Worth. Texas, there was a sharp con-
test over the question of leasing pub
lie grazing lands, but the measure at
last was favored by a small majority.
The feeling of the minority was that
the leasing would he in favor of the
large owner rather than the small one.
In Montana there is a division of opin-
ion us to the advisability of the federal
government leasing its lands to stock
ment. Many who are opposed to the
idea contend that such a system will
only retard the, settlement of the state,
While others who favor it claim that
there can be nc friction between the
two interests, as the lands which
would be included within the provis-
ions Of a measure for grazing land
leases could not from their nature be
utilized for farms. There is also a
class of stockmen who are opposed to
all plans for leasing grazing lands on
the general principle that they do not
believe in paying for anything which
they can possibly get without paying
for. ~
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-03-09

At the session of the county commits
sioners in Morton county a resolution
of sympathy and encouragement for
the Beers was presented, which the
board properly and promptly sat down
upon Boards Of county commission
ers are elected to manage the business
affairs Of the county in which they
are elected-nOt to attempt to regulate
the affairs of nations, or dip into inter-
national politics.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-03-09
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Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-03-09

Colonel Plummer continues to write
interesting letters from Maine, and in
his last says:
I hope some day to be back and take
a humble part in tue growth and pros
pertty of the state. I spent many
years there but Sc far as material sue
cess goes, l a quite a conspicuous
failure. 1t was not the fault of the
people or the conditions there, but my
own. If I did not succeed financially,
l am alone to blame and must take nv
medicine without finding fault with
the state or people. 1t Is one Of the
best states in the union-and its people
are among the best in the world.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-03-09

The state prohibition convention
will be held in Grand Forks-probably
out Of respect for Dan Sullivan, whose
roll" judiciously used at q session of
the legislature, once upon a time, pre-
vented the passage Of a resubmission
proposition.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-03-09

Insurance Commissioner Harrison
keeps a close tab on insurance COM
panies doing business in the state and
when their condition is such that he
deems it unsafe for them to continue
to do business, applies to the court for
an order appointing q receiver. The
past few months have seen two mutual
hail companies CLOSED up by the COM
missioner. Z
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-03-09

Mickertatl. who discusses North Da-
kota politics rather volubly in the
Minneapolis journal, appears to bear
the earmarks of q former attache of
the state governlnent-who appears to
have a grievance over militia matters
and other things.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-03-09

Candidates for Senator Pettigrew's
seat in the senate are becoming num-
erou in South Dakota. Congress-
a Gamble is out for the race. and
Col. Lee Slower also announces him
self as a candidate.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-03-09

NJ. u. Williams. formerly state land
commissioner, has been out in Oregon,
and returns satisfied with North Da-
kota. In contrasting the two sections
he says:
81 had little opportunity to see that
country, owing to the mud. 1t rained
every day l was there but two. Farm
ers in Dakota can do better than farm
ers in Washington or Oregon unless
exclusive fruit growing is wanted.
One man here, with four horses, can
handle 200 acres of grain. There it
takes three men and nine horses to
handle the same amount of land. A
tifteen-bushel yield here, owing to
cheap land and cheap cultivation, is
more profitable than a 25-bushel yield
in the Willamette valley, where land
is worth from $40 to $50 an acre.
Wheat sells for 10 cents a bushel less
than in North Dakota This state is
much better adapted for general farm
ing and stock raising. In eastern
oregon, grain raising is done on a
larger scale than the western part, but
the people eem generally to be less
active and pushing than here. We
hear Of big yields there, but they are
exceptional. A good average is from
20 to % bushels per acre"
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-03-09

Grand Forks is having mass meet
lngs to reach out after railroads. They
have designs on the 500. If Grand
Forks can live as well as Bis
marck has for fifteen years on "the
coming of the Soo' she'll rival Fargo
vet.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-03-09

The Griggs County Courier believes
that Congressman Spalding is entitled
to a renomination.even if he doesn't
get that daily mail route established
between Cooperstown and McHenry-
which endorsement Mr.. Spalding
should appreciate over others-that
have string attachments.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-03-09

The only possible objection to the
surrender of Cronje and the relief of
Ladysmith is that it may start Rud-
yard Kipling and Alfred Austin to
singing again.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-03-09

When the Fargo Argus remarks that
spring is here, its guileless confidence
would indicate that it has never seen
q real spring or run for office.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-03-09

The Grand Forks Plaindealer admits
unat 1t Is a little doubtful whether the
democrats can carry the state at the
next election.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-03-09

Will the relatives Of Lord Roberts
or General Cronje in North Dakota
and we know there must be some
please step forward and be mentioned
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-03-09

Aguinaldo's emissaries are in Paris
seeking funds to continue the insur-
rection. Senator Pettigrew m;oh+
cable over a v.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-03-09

The vote Of the house upon the
Puerto Rican bill has, without doubt,
occasioned some u~neasdness among the
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-03-09

The Fargo Argus says:
We are afraid that the Hon. George
3. Winship will never score a success
as the leader of the populist party in
North Dakota.
Heavens! Has it come to this?
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-03-09

The proposed leasing Of unoccupied
government lands to cattle owners is
a question that is at present widely