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Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-04-13
SutlIr1UN.

District court convenes at Dickin-
son Monday. The calendar is a small
one.
Cape Nome traffic is disappointing
to the railroads who expected to see
it rival the extent of the Klondike
travel.
1t is suggested that farmers locating
in the county from other states this
year pay especial attention to fire.
breaks. Some of them may not APP
preciate the danger from prairie fires,
and n of the wisest things for them
to do would be to pillow temporary fire
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-04-13
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Sealed bids will be received by the
board of education of Mandan, N. D..
up to 8 O'Clock p. m. of Monday, May
{, 1900. for the erection of a twelve
room brick school house.
Plans and specifications may be seen
at the office of T. Wilkinson, clerk of
the board at Mandan, and also at the
Office of Hancock Bros, architects.
Fargo, N. D.
Each bid must be accompanied with
a certified check for $500, made pay
able to T. Wilkinson, as an evidence
OF good faith to enter into contract.
The board reserves the right to re-
ject any or all bids.
By order of the board.
HANCOCK BROS,
Architects.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-04-13

Denizens of the Hollow in Fargo arc
said to be preparing to open up their
resorts again and the Improvement
IS after them. The Call saws
the league damned Mayor Johnson
o Dan to Beersheba last fall and
voted for him solid this spring.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-04-13

Notice is hereby given that the ac-
counts and notes due the late firm of
Grambs Bros. have been delivered to
Patterson & Skeels, attorneys, for COL
lection.
H. W. GRAMBS.
f. G. CRANES.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-04-13

Mayor Paterson returned from St..
Paul on the noon train.
Note the Bolivian Andes diamond
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-04-13

Attorney ]. r. Greene and d. G.. Nc
Clay came in from Fargo on the noon
train.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-04-13

Governor and Mrs. F'ancher are
spending a few days in jamestown.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-04-13

The N. P. passenger engines do not
take water from the local supply, the
pump in Mandan now being in use.
Passenger trains make only one stop
instead of two as formerly.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1900-04-13
16od3;,S aadabmiA2

Hoods Pills cure liver ills; the nonirritating and
only cathartic to take with Hoods SarsapariIla.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-03
pEMocR ATIc CONTEST.
Nine Reasons Are Given as Il
Cause.

Nine Rensons Are Given as the
Cause.
Frankfort. KY, January Notices of
contest by Senator Goebei and J. C. w.
Beclham against Governor Taylor and
Lieuttnant Governor Marshal we're served
late this afternoon Nine grounds of con-
test are embraced in the notice, the sub
stancesof which are as follows:
1. Alleged use of tissue ballots In forty
counties
?. Interference with the election and in
limitation Of voters In Jefferson county by
troops under orders and personal command
of Governor Bradley
3. Alleged unlawful issuance OF man
datory niunctions by Judge Toney IN
Louisville on election day by which elec-
.i5n officers were compelled to Sign false
returns.
4 Intimidation OF railroad, employees by
chief officers OF the Louisville and Nash
Vile railroad in several counties.
). That the leaders OF the republican
party corruptly entered into conspiracy
with the Louisville and Nashville railroad,
the American book trust aud other cor
parations and trusts. by which these cor
porations furnished large sums OF money
for the purpose of defeating the contest
ants.
s. Alleged unlawful Issuance OF mands-
tory injunttions in Knox and Lewis coun-
tics compelling county election boards TO
certfy7to false returns.
:. ALLEGED Interference Of United States
marshals in The elections which was the
| result of conspiracy between tina mar
| shals and the republican leaders to intimi-
| date the voters.
/ S. 1'hat before the meeting of State cleo
ton commissioners December 4 the Louis
vile and Nashville railroad, through its
paid agent, John Fl. Whalen, entered into
a conspiracy with the republican leaders
| to bring 10 the State capitol large bodies
OF desperadoes TO intimidate and overawe
the election commissioners into giving the
certificates OF election to the republican
candidates That Governor Bradley had
/ here for like purpose soldiers In citizens
/ clothes, etc.
=. That the Jefferson county election
commissioners were forced through threats
/ of personal violence and incendiarism in
spired by the Louisville and Nashville
railroad 10 sign returns which were not
I true. The notice AYERS rnat any one Of the
grounds Of contest is sufficient TO change
The result of the election
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-03
CULBERSON MAY BE CHAIRMAN
or THE DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL
CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE.
Texan Is Prominently Mentioned ia
Succeed Jones--Iinnna liz Certain
10 BE His Opponent.
Especial to The post,)

Washington. January Quite a num-
Der of the leading democrats 10 both house
and senate have been Tor some time ngur.
ing on a possible SUCCESSOR to Hon. James
X Jones as chairman OF the National
democratic committee. During the last
two days a number OF them have said TO
The Post correspondent that they had
about made up their minds that the man
TO succeed Jones IL Senator Charles \.
Culhorson OF Texas. They have started a
veritahle boom for him They say he has
Won his spurs in Texas and VIII win them
in tho Nation before this session Of CON
gross adjourne. That no Is conservative,
rareiIl aud represents not only tho strong
est democratic State IN tho Union. but
everything enuncistod in the last Ma
tional democratic platform; that he Is
SPLENDID organizer aud the man Of the
hour, the democrats here who arc lead
ers are mixing the matter up.
Cleveland. Ohio, January 2.--Aceordiug
to the cleveland Leader. Information re-
ceived by IL from douree second only TO
President Mckinley and Senator Hanna,
ie to the effect that not only win Senator
Hanna be the chairman OF the next re-
publican National committee but will be
both temporary and permanent chairman
of the republican National convention.
This statement may perhaps be explained
upon the hypothesis that such IS the OK
pressed wish OF President Mckinley and
that the president, being tho only eand!-
date before the convention for the Office
be holds. delegates Will checrfully ac-
quiesce. The statement is made that the
only question which ever existed as TO the
continuation Of senator Hanna's leader
ship IN the coming campaign was that re-
gardlng his health He has now announced
his Willingness to undertake the task this
year and che presidents Wish in that re-
spect is 10 be gratined. The same source
OF information Is authority for the state
ment that the delegates at large from
Ohio TO the republican National conyen-
ton win be Senators Foraker aud Hanna,
Governor Nash ami General Dick, chair
man OF tho state executive committee.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-03
THE OPEN DOOR.
IA q

English Newspapers Are Gratiiied
bs. IL.
London. January 3.--The Daily News,
commenting editorally upon the report
cabled from the United states that the
Washington government has obtained the
assent OF most OF tho great powers TO the
principle OF open door in China, says.
III this assent has really been obtained,
qualification win nowhere DO greater than
IL IL in England, not only on account OF
tho permanent Importance of such poll
icy 10 British interests. but also BE-
CAUSE IN RELIEVES Us TEMPORARY
LY FROM ANY ANXIETY AS no THE
OUTBREAK OF COMPLICATIONS IN
THE FAR EAST DURING THE SOUTH
| AFRICAN TANGLE. This double gratih-
cation will be still further enhanced by
tho knowledge that II Is the BRITISH
UNDERSTANDING WITH THE UNITED
STATES AND GERMANY WHICH HAS
BROUGHT ABOUT. for time at least,
THE PACIFICATIoN OF THE FAR
EAST"
The Daily Chronicle says: at Is a dis
tinct diplomatic success for the United
States government. and IN particular for
Mr.. Hay. IL Is also TO some extent q
guarantee against the ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF
China
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-03
nrNnEsnATm INcIDENr.
Gcrmnn Press Continues 20 Comment
It--Anothcr seizure.

Berlin, January 2.-Tne press continues
to discuss the rupture OF the bundesrath
with some show OF Irritation. IN SENT
official note tho Post remarks that ia
consequence OF tho seizure Germany has
taken steps and Grest Britain IS expected
to deal with the matter IN spirit OF
good official relations
The Neuste Nachrlchten sayH IN <xc Is
every reason TO believe the incident viii
be speedily closed.
Official circles consider Il imperative
that Great Britain adopt some definite
attitude regarding the whole qssstion OF
contraband OF war and are surprised she
has not adopted lrmeF policy on tbs
subject from the beginning.
Strict silence IS maintained 10 official
circles REGARDING the incident, but the
correspondent of the Associated Press
learns that the affair has created an ex-
tremeiy painful impression In political
circles Energetic diplomatic steps were
Immediately taken In London and the
Enthusiastically Of the right Of British
cruiser 20 search German mail steamer
ON the high seas has been emphaiically
asserted. The government IS awaiting
London's response before taking further
action.N The press continues TO point
eia the Innovation Involved III Greet
Britain's sei1ipg a yessci between neutral
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-03
GENERAL FRENCH MADE REPORT.
He Confirms News of His Victory and Capture of
Colesburg.

is at
confirmed officially
Monday. as
folks
and faed Mder Farm $3.50 this
enhladed tho artillery
holding
an
Slight killed
the British sul Smelling position Monday
killed wounded No killed wounded The Beers
artillery
15pounder
stormburg
The Beers strength the General
a t
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-03
THEY WILL NOMINATE.
Republicans VIII select a Candidate
for Sennfnr.

Frankfort. KY. January e.-The repub-
leans have not decided when they will
hold their senatorial caucus, but It is
now certain that 8 republican viii be
nominated In view OF the failure OF the
anti-Goebel leaders TO hold any consid-
cradle number of democrats out OF the
Blackburn caucus
Senator Mcconnell. popullst. who did
not participate with the democrats to-
night, viii vote for Blackburn, and with
his vote Blackburn. according TO the
showing Of tonight's CAUCUS. will have
eighty-two votes as against iifty-four re-
publicans. or ifty-six republicans and
anti Blackburn democrats combined.
Papers in n contested election case
affecting seats OF house members have
been nied with House Clerk Leigh Two
more may be filed tomorrow. Ten OF the
contestants are democrats and seven OF
them republicans. The results OF these
cases will have an important effect on The
eontestH over governor and lieutenant
governor
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-03

members OF tho legislature as the sue
cossor OF Senator William Lindsay IN the
United States senate. Notwithstanding
Blackburn's nomination was a foregons
conclusion aud his election morally cer-
tain, the proceedings or the caucus to-
night aroused great interest and were at.
tended by galaxy OF Kentucky beauty and
a dense throng OF Blackburn admirers.
The caucus convened at O'Clock and was
called to order by Senator Goebei. chair
man Of the Joint caucus. There was wild
demonstration in the galleries when Goe-
bel came into the hall before calling the
caucus TO order. the cheering continuing
several minutes Senators Alexander and
Hays, democrats, and Mcconnell, populist,
stayed out OF the caucus
Blackburn was placed In nomination by
Senator Goebel. who said that the longest
and bitterest fight ever fought for senator
IN this State which begun four years ago
when DeFoe defeated blackburn. was
about to reach its just termination. The
State capitol rang with cheers as he placed
blackburn in nomination.
Senator Farris made a short seccnding
speech and was followed by other mem
hers who eulogized Blackburn and con-
graduated the party on the united action
of all the democratic members In return-
ing him to the senate,
Senator Thomas asked that the roll be
rallied so that every democratic member
might he givon an opportunity TO go on
record for Blackburn, Senator'S Alexan
Der and Hays failed to respond to their
names, otherwise tho vote was unanimous.
Goehel was applsrded when be voted for
blackburn.
After the ballot was announced. showing
that Blackburn had received the vote OF
every member present, the senator was
brought into tho hall by committee
| beaded by Senator Triplett. In hts speech
OF acceptance Mr.. Blackburn said that the
State election, when purged of fraud
would show that every democratic candi-
date for State offices had been fairly aud
/ honestly elected. He said he believed the
democrats won the fight In November,
Rand he believed that democratic legisia-
ture would not fail TO carry the contests
TO a successful conclusion ard give the
State offices to the democratic candidates
who were the rightful claimants to them
and should now be In possession OF them.
! Frankfort, KY, January THE repub,
i licans OF the house caucused in secret this
morning. Representative j. Z. Harwell
/ of Breckinridge county was nominated for
/ speaker Senator DeBoe Ex-Governor
! Bradley and others were present and went
over with the members the general policy
| of the session.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-03
Missirsinni LcslnInturc.

Jackson, Miss. January a.-The Nssis-
sippi legislature convened AZ uopn today.
Hon \ j. Russell prominent ralroaA
attorney Of Meridian, was elected speaker
of The lower house without opposition.
Sessions were held tonight al which or
ganization was completed The governors
message was not read.
Informal csucuses werc held during the
DAY on the short term senatorship con-
rest between Hon. w. V. sullivan and
ex-Governor Lowry Tho contest bids
fair TO he quite close 'rhe short term
contest is scheduled to be brought up to-
morrow. The settlement of the long
term is attracting no interest, as the
election OF Governor McLaurin Is as
sured.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-03
CUBAN AFFAIRS.
General wood Conferred with q
Number of Leading Men.

/ '''st't' w fs|F''thh fi'fhs
Havana, January 2--General Wood had
a busy day with the public officials and
the members of the conference OF repre-
sentative cubans. including Generals Rabi,
sanguilly and Betancourt and Senior De
Castro. The conference viii be in session
three days.
General Wood will appoint commits
sion TO deal with each subject requiring.
In his judgment special confederation
These commissions win consist Of several
members and their duty win be 20 get the
affairs Of the islands upon practical
working basis OF self-governmenl The
most important commissions will deal with
financial and judicial questions, system
Of taxation will be presented which will
make most OF the cities OF the island self
supporting.
commission dealing with judicial re-
forms VIII include representative Amer
lean and Cuban lawyers. II viii take
charge OF the reorganization OF Cuban
criminal Jurisprudence and will change
the horrible prison system Of the Island
although many minor evils In cnnne 4 on
with the prison have already been ahstsd
The commission dealing with public
works viii be scarcely less important than
the others and viii have It's hands full
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-03
A rctition from AInhnmn.

Montgomery Ala. January MIR.
james H. Tyson. formerly well-to-do
r,anior OF the wire grass section OF Ala
hama has been sentenced to be hanged a.
Dallas. Texas, for the murder OF a man
with whom be had business misunder
standing. Tyson was a cordial enter
tainer when he lived Ia Alabama snd was
very popular. His friends IN Barbour
county have prepared an extensive peti,ion
10 the governor of Texas, asking Gle nepcy
and testifying that in recent years Tyson
has been mentally irresponsible
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-03

ports and searching for contrahaud des-
tined 20 further the interests OF the ea-
envy. They deny that Great Britain has
any right to search German vessels under
such circumstances.
The Hamburg chamber OF commerce
reiterates this expressing at tho same
time a firm conviction that satisfaction
will be demanded and accorded Ham
burg's trade is suffering through such
British sentiment there.
Hamburg, January 2.--rhe Hamburger
Correspondents Announces that the Ger
man barge Hans Wagner wns seized by
the British at Delagoa Bay December 81
and that her owners have lodged a COM
plant with the British foreign office.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-03
Allan Nnt a cnndiante.

Washington, January 2.--senaior Allen
Of Nebraska, in an interview tonight. al
fhorized an absolute denial OF the rep ri
that he would he the candidate for t1e
presidency Of party OF the fusion forces.
He said. 4 would not aeccp. tbs nom
nation II II were unanimously teadere
me. MIR. Bryan will undoubtedly be IN
candidate OF the democratic. popuis, aud
free silver parties for the presidency. Me-
braska will give him a united active dele
CATION 10 all three OF the conventions =
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-03
CONSPIRACY CASE.
Some of the Defendants Were Ac.
auitfcd. Some Convicted.

Paris, January 1.-THE high court tsen
ate, concluded the hearing OF the con
splraey cases today with ccunsels
speeches in defense Of NJ. Guerin Tn
court then retired 10 deliberate on IL
Judgment.
The high court later interrupted It's de
alterations and announced that II had de
cided by vote OF 1is 10 As that NJ. Buffe
was guilty. with extenuating circum
stances; that il acquitted NM codeffel
and Deyeaux, owing to the large minority
IN their favor, ard that H. acquitted NM
Sabrail and De Ramel.
The court then adjourned until tomb
row, withou, arriving a. decision re-
speeding II Guerin and d. DmvHlede:
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-03

I1as British
tried
to the
5 o
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-03

Indianapolis. Ind, January 2.--The State
central committee Of the peoples party
and the free silver republicans met to-
gethsr today and pledged themselves 10
The Chicago platform and l6 to l aad u
the reconciliation Of ". j. Bryan sn1
condemned tho gold standard OF she re-
publican party.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-03
Anotber Gcr,u,n Gotue.

Berlin, January 1.-The German second
class cruiser schwalee left Oar Es salaam.
a seaport of Africa twenty-five miles south
of Zanzibar for Lourenzo Marquee
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-03

n January .. River one foot one
n tho gsusg The present stage Of
4lppl Is ihelowest ever known. lee
Nhaye caused suspension Of nayi-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-03
pLAcKnuRN rnn cno,en.
Democratic Cnucus Nominated Him
for senator.

frankfort KY. January after four
years Of retirement former Senator Joseph
Clay Styles Blackburn was chosen tonight
by the joint caucus Of the Democratic
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-03
scneraI ohses,ntioin~.

ergations taken by tho upIted States
~ Bureau at all stations. at p. NJ.
mer3nlan time. yestesdsy:
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-03
|NrHER INFORMATION.
probabilities.

Jtou, january East Texss-Fair
y and Thursday; light variable
fNas. New Mexico, Oklahoma aad
ffitory -Fair Wednesday and Thurs
ahln Minna
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-03

Douglas, Cape COLONY, January a.
Colonel Pitcher has occupied Doug
las without opposition aud has been
received with enthusiasm by the
iSynIists.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1900-12-07
Keith's New Theatre

There are three leadin 4 features In this
weeks entertainment at Keilh's which
alone are more than worth visit to the
handsomest local playhouse The pre-
sentation Between NJ Mitinee and Night"
by Rose Coghlsn, supported by Louis
Massen and company. Is one Of the finest
things Of the kind yet seen At this house.
I, l. very dainty romantic dramantic
sketch, IN which the talents Of the emf.
nent actress are displayed at their best,
her role combining happily emotional
and dramantic strength with a delicate
shading OF comedy. Papinta. retained
tor second week because Of her great
success, ~ seen now for the last times, a.
she will leave The stage at the close Of the
present season. and her wondrously
beautiful and fascinating combinations Of
colors and lighting effects, her own rare
beauty and grace and the novelty Of her
new dances can never be forgotten by
those who have seen them. The trick
bicycle performance OF Ralph Johnstone
far surpass anything else ever seen here,
and are wonderful. both In character and
In execution, 10 an extent that can bs
realized only when seen. George &.
Davis, "the man behind the gun Of com.
edy and mimicry." offers highly enter.
tanning budget Of ~ittieisms and imper.
.onstIons, which are received with great
favor; and Tom Blown. the beat Of all
colored comedians, dancer and yocalisis,
scores a very strong hit with his clever
and veil varied act. Gavin and Plat, In
dainty operate SKETCH greatly please
the lovers Of good music. and contribute
much 10 the entertaining qualities Of the
bill; and Bessie Lamb proves undoubt.
edly one Of the greatest Of singers o'
"coon" ,ongs. mak'1g hit cf sizeable
proportions.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1900-12-07
BELKNAP DISTRICT.

Miss Elsie Clemence has been sick with
chicken pos.
Mr.. Gilbert Pray is visiting at his
brothers., Mr.. Charles Pray.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ingraham and child have
been visiting at Mrs. Fred Belknsp's.
Mrs. Francis Thurber has been III Tor
the past iew weeks She 10 attended by
DIR. +. B. Eddy.
Mr.. and Mrs. John p. Fox called on
relatives here Snnday
Mrs Esther Msthevson OF the annex
IL house keeper for Mr.. Paris Msthewson
The young people Of this vicinity ar,
busy rehearsing fora Christmas cantsts
10 be given Chistmas evening, December
a, 1000.
The Johnston Industrial Society me,
Wednesday afternoon and evening q, the
residence Of Mrs. Anson r. Wlnsor.
Aner some important busines. was tran.
saoted, bean supper was served. In the
evening a graphophone and some sing.
ing entertained.
At the Belknsp Chapel Sunday, DE.
oember Q, Sunday School ~ a. m
preaching and the administering Of the
Lords's Supper by Rev. J. V. Osierhou'
at p. m; a. 7 30 p. m. Mr. q. h
Bardsley will preach. Special music al
these services. All are most cordially
invited.