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Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-05-18
MiddIe-of-the-Road Platform.


The Peoples party of the United
States assembled in National conven-
ton this 10th day of May, 1900, affirm
ing our unshaken belief in the cardinal
tenets of the Peoples party, as set
forth in the Omaha platform, and
pledging ourselves anew to continued
advocacy of those grand principles of
human liberty until right shall triumph
over might, and love over greed, do
adopt and proclaim this declaration of
faith:
First-We demand the initiative and
referendum and the imperative man
date.
Second-We demand the public
ownership and operation of those means
of communication, transportation and
production which the people may elect,
such as railroads, telegraphs and tele-
phone lines, coal mines, etc.
Third-The land, including all
natural sources of wealth, is a heritage
of the people. and should not be monop-
olized for speculative purposes, and
alien ownership of land should be pro-
hibited.
Fourth-A scientific and absolute
paper money, based upon the entire
wealth and population of the nation,
not redeemable in any specific commo-
dity, but made full legal tender for
all debts and receivable for all taxes
and public dues and issued by the
government only.
Fifth-We demand the levy and col
lection of graduated tax on incomes
and inheritance.
Sixth-We demand the election of
president, vice-president, federal judges
and United States senators by direct
vote of the people.
Seventh-We are opposed to trusts
and declare that the contention be-
tween the old parties on monopoly is a
sham battle and that no solution OF
this mighty problem is possible with
out the adoption of public ownership oi
public utilities.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-05-18
WAR ALMOST OVER
British View of Situation in
South Africa.
THE BOERs' DECENTRALIZATION
Lord Roberts Was Welcomed to Kroon.
stad-Dutch, However, Have SUI
fered Small Material Loss.

London, May 15.-''The war is prac-
tically over," says the Daily Chroni-
cle's Kroonstad correspondent, and, in
less efnite terms, this is the view TO
be gathered from all the correspond
ents. They picture the Beers as utter
ly demoralized- and disheartened by
Lord Roberts unexpectedly rapid ad-
vance, and by his facile turning of the
carefully prepared positions of the
Beers. There was practically no fight
ing and there are no further details to
give respecting the occupation of Kroon-
stad. The correspondent of the Daily
Telegraph says:
"The Union Jack was hoisted in the
market place by Mrs. Lockhead, the
American wife of Scotchman. Most
of the horses of the Beers are in a
wretched condition, but President
Kruger declares he will continue the
war"
1t appears that the Beers at Kroonstad
had been reinforced by 5000 men from
Natal last Friday. and that altogether
Kroonstad on the approach of Lord Rob-
erts. The Beers made an Intellectual
stand at Boschland, and had elaborate
entertainments in front of Kroonstad,
which offered great facilities for rear
guard action. Their only anxiety,
however. appears to have been to get
away safely with all their guns and
conveys, which again they have success
fully accomplished. The few stores
they were unable to carry away, they
burned.
The Times says: "'The signs point
to military breakdown on the part of
the Beers, but after experiences of the
past, we cannot accept the reports OF
Generalization without reserve. The
game of war must be strictly played
out to the end"
Lindley, the new Free State capital,
is 45 miles southeast of Kroonstad. half
way to Bethlehem, and was probably
selected as a convenient rendezvous for
the command that is now retiring be-
fore General Brabant and General Rum
die, in the Thabanchu district. Bra
bant has occupied Hoepelok, half way
on the road from Thabanchu to Lady
brand.
There is not word of news regard.
ing General Buller's movements OF
from the far western side. Nothing Is
known, therefore, of the progl ess of the
Mafeking relief column.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-05-18

New York, May PA dispatch
to the Tribune from London says:
Lord Salisbury took the grace ont of
the recent visit of the queen to Ireland
by the vehemance with which he
warned Irishmen that recent events in
South Africa proved that there. could
not be practical independence any
whore in the empire with opportuni-
ties for arraying hostile forces against
the imperial government. It was q
trenchant, but acrid speech, and was
not well timed
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-05-18

London, May 16.-Lionel Decla, who
is conudcting Cape-to Cairo expedi-
tion, fitted up by the London Daily
Telegraph. sends by wire and steamer
from Uvila, north OF Lake Tanganyika.
the following: 'The situation here is
critical. The Germans have forcibly
seized all the Congo Free State territory
up to Ruzizi river. occupying 5000
square miles of Congo territory with
1000 soldiers, 15 officers and cannon.
The Belgian officer withdrew from his
station under threat of instant attack.
The Germans burned the station. Their
officers acted on instructions from
Merlin.o
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-05-18

Cincinnati, May 12.-What is COM
monty known as the Midlde-of-the-
Road Populist party, but according to
leaders of the movement is the one and
only Peoples party, placed it's national
ticket in the field today.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-05-18
sULLER RouTs THE eoERs.
He Succeeds in Forcing the Big
garsbsr9.

no SuCC600S rOTCInR the Dig
garsbsrg.
London, May 16.-A special dispatch
from Stone Hill farm, near Natal,
dated today, says:
General Buffers advance commenced
Thursday, when he left Ladysmith in
strength. When within two miles of
Helpmaaker, the Beers opened heavy
fire of artillery and the British guns
replied while a portion of Buffers
troops worked around the Boer flanks.
The British attack was pressed home
Sunday. Bethuene on the right, out
fanked the Beers. whose splendid de-
fensive positions on the Biggarsberg
were practically taken. General Bull
ler's march, subsequent to the attack,
was carried out without hitch. The
British are still pushing on"
London, May ia dispatch re-
ceived from Pietermaritzburg, Natal,
brought the first intimation of success
attained by General Butler. in Northern
Natal. The sender of this dispatch
affair had been received direct from the
scene of hostilities, for he merely said:
"Gen eral Buffers official telegram
notifying of his success at Biggarsberg
and received here an hour ago. has
given keen satisfaction. 1t is conf
IDENTIFY anticipated that Dundee will be
occupied by the British today. Resi-
dents of the north country are delight
ed, as the forcing of the Biggarsberg
means that they will speedily be en-
abled to return to their homes"
Another dispatch from the Stone Hill
farm says:
after four days. march eastward at
the foot of the Biggarsberg ridges in
the direction of Helpmaaker, which
was occupied by the federals, the Sec
ond brigade on Sunday led the attack.
Dundonald's cavalry broke the Beers
center, and Bethuene's horse advanced
on their extreme right in the direction
of Pomeroy. A small party of burghers
occupied a ridge overlooking Help
maker, but they did not wait for an
assault"
Recent scouting in the direction of
Dundee has shown that the federals
were in great force on Biggarsberg, SO
apparently General Butler concluded
that it was necessary to clear them from
his rear before commencing a move
ment in the direction of the Drakens-
berg range.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-05-18

Boston, May 14.-Special treasury
agent, under the direction of Agent
Converse ]. Smith, of this city, have
just unearthed an alleged swindling
scheme, and, as result, 100 sacks of
wool, valued at $4,000. have been
seized in this city, Lawrence and Bris-
tol. R. I. It is estimated $50, 900
worth of wool has been smuggled
through the port OF Boston during the
past year.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-05-18
Cargo of Cofree spoiIed.

San Francisco, May 12.-On the last
voyage of the Acapulco, from Panama
to this port, $1,000 worth of coffee
was destroyed, and the Pacific Mail
Company, not only is out the freight
money on the shipment, but will have
to stand the loss as we'll. The destruc.
tion of the cargo was the result of pack
ing sheep dip into the same hold with
the coffee. The matter is being in
yestigated.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-05-18
Scotch Banker killed himself.

Edinburgh, Scotland, May 14.-H.
h. Moro, manager of the Union Bank of
Scotland, was found dead this morning
at his residence. His head was half
blown away by gun. Apparently he
committed suicide. His action is attrib-
uted to the fact that he had been
suffering from influenza.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-05-18
Corn for Indian sufferers.

New York, May 12.-The steamer
Quito sailed today for Bombay with
2OO,O bushels of corn for the famine
district. This is the largest cargo ever
carried by any vessel on a similar occa.
sion. 1t comes from the people of all
denominations in every part of the
United States. 1t is expected the voy-
age will be made in 40 days.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-05-18

Washington, May 1s.-Major-Gen-
eral John r. Brooke today assumed the
duties of commanding general of the
department of the East, succeeding
Major-General Wesley Merritt, who to-
day, with Mrs. Merritt, sailed for
Europe in search of health.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-05-18

There are three things the wise man
keeps on good terms with-his wife,
his stomach and his conscience. Chi.
cago Daily News.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-05-18

Bombay. May 16.-While the police
were searching at Vizagapatan, capital
of the district of the same name, for
the murderers of two constables, they
were attaked by a mob. They fired
upon their assailants, killing IL and
wounding 16 others.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-05-18
Bomb Explosion in Paris.

Paris. May 16.-Some commotion
was caused about O'Clock last evening
on the Avenue des Champs Elysees by
the explosion of a bomb under car
riage of M. Raphael, the banker, who
was accompanied by his wife. The ex-
plosion occurred just as the carriage
reached the junction of the avenue with
the Rue Bottle. Although considera-
bly, frightened, the occupants of the
carriage were not hurt.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-05-18
America Ought to Send 81 900, 90

AhONAC1 OuSAh1 w SoAu ~ASOOOs0OOs
New York, May 13.-The Indian
famine relief committee tonight issued
an appeal asserting that despite sys-
tematic aid furnished {, 100000 people
in India, at least 100000 are starv-
ing. The appeal says that America
ought to send at least million dollars.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-05-18
BARKER AND DohnELLY.

dominated by Midd1e-of-the-Road Pop
ulist Convention.
For President-Wharton Barker, of
Pennsylvania.
For. President-Ignatius Dom
nelly, of Minnesota.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-05-18

Joplin, Mo-, May 15.-May McNal-
ly, aged 16 years, and Edna Worden,
aged 30, were drowned today in Neosha
river, their boat capsizing.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-05-18

Murat Halstead has accepted the
presidency of the new College of Jour-
nalism, an institution devoted to teach.
ing practical newspaper work.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-05-18

Last year 4 roo. 900 cubic yards of
material was dredged out of the Duluth
Superior harbor.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-05-18
THE P0PULIST TICKET
Bryan for President, Towne
for Vice.President.
NOMINATED AT SIOUX FALLS
Both by Acclamation-P1atform De-
nounces Gold Standard and
Imperialism.

FOR President-W J Bryan,
Nebraska.
For Vice Observation-Disclosures A
Towne, of Minnesota.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-05-18

Louisville, KY, is to have q large
Mormon temple.
There are 1921 officials on the New
York state pay roll.
Census enumerators begin work on
June ! and finish in 80 days.
The Alaskan gold output for the sea.
son is estimated at over 500, 900, 900.
Major Arms says he has sent nearly
23, 900 Americans to South Africa to
join the Boer forces,
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-05-18

Greece has forbidden the expectation
of antiquities.
A railroad across Greece, to cost
SO, 1000, 900, will be finished in four
years.
During the present decade the United
States produced half of the world 3 cop.
per supply.
The Alaskan winter was the coldest
on record. The temperature ranged
from II to SO degrees below zero at
DaWaou.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-11-10
CLUB BANQUET.

The third annual banquet of the
Fortnightly club took place at the
home of DR.. and Mrs. F. R. Smyth
on Third street. The house was tast-
lily decorated with ported plants and
ferns for the occasion. There were
So present including members Of the
club and guests. A program was pre-
sented as follows:
Instrumental trio-Mesdames Smyth,
Klaus and Moore; address Of welcome,
Mrs. w. B. Watson; vocal solo, Miss
Helen Wilson; monologue, Dr.. Fannie
Dunn; review OF the years work. Mrs.
Q. Fl. Will; quartette, Misses Jones and
Wilson, Mesdames Klaus and Smyth,
Mrs. Moore accompanied. A review
OF the years work was given by Mrs.
Q. II. Will. q dainty lunch was served
at the close of the program. A pro-
gressive conversation occupied the at
tention of all until q late hour. The
Fortnightly club meets every two
weeks and this year is studying Eng.
lish history. IT starts on its fourth
year, looking forward to continued
Improvement.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-11-10

jority for Mckinley wa about $4,000.
These figures, carried out in a voting
population like that of New York or
other populous states would mean a
majority running up into the hundreds
of thousands. The agricultural states
Of the west are pretty safe when it
comes to determining on national is
sues and when they speak they speak
in no uncertain tones. All of them
strayed off after false gods and all of
them are back again in the republican
fold where they belong. 1t is partic-
ularly gratifying to the republicans
that Mr.. Bryan's own state spoke for
Mckinley. Mr.. Bryan will hardly
claim that Nebraskans were coerced
to vote for Mckinley.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-11-10


SO the orlier may. ana Dotn are or very
easy growth. needing; as every good
crop does. good soil and good culture
and then paying a very satisfactory
profit. s5
But the sheep. May NJ not very ju-
dieiously ask what their opinion Of 1t
Is? This they are not slow In express.
ing by their intense satisfaction and
enjoyment Of 1t when turned on to 1t.
Indeed care is to be exercised at first,
as they would kill themselves by over
eating It. So 1t is necessary to turn
the flock on to the rape under these
safe conditions: First, when it is dry;
second, when the sheep Of lambs have
their bellies well filed with grass Or
other feed; third, only for q few min
utes at first and thus day by day grad
ually using them to It until Id time
they III In no danger OF gorging them
selves. The wise shepherd will be ex-
tremely careful Of this, for when the
sheep Is oyerfilled with rape 1t is in Inn
minent danger Of early death from the
severe bloating due to 1t.
There need be no hesitation Ia dis
carding all the other crops mentioned
and confining the flock for its late sum
mer feeding wholly to this. Indeed the
next early summer growth may be pas.
tured until the land Is ready for pillow.
Ing for other crops.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-11-10
TIE Non Irritating
Cathartic
Easy to take, easy to operate
Hoods Pills
Chr 8ismarek Tribmne.
By II. H. JEWELL.
THE DAILY TRIBUNE.

1.ErE-Il - sH...
Published every afternoon, except Sum-
day, at Bismarck, North Dakota, is deliv-
cred by carrier to all parts Of the city at
so cents per month, or ST per year. The
daily sent to any address in the United
States and Canada, postage prepaid, Sc per
year; IS for six months; $1.50 for three
months EE
THE WEEKLY TRIBUNE.
Eight pages. containing a summary Of
the news Of the week-local and foreign
particular attention being paid to state
news. Sent to any address. postage paid,
Cor $1.00 for one year; 90 cents Tor SIX
months; % cents for three months. -
The Bismarck Tribune Is the Oldest news
paper In the state-established June IL,
1873. It has a wide circulation and Is a
desirable advertising medium. Being pub
iished at the capital of the state it makes
a. feature of state news, Of a semi-oficial
character. and is therefore particularly In
teresting to all who desire to keep the run
of state affairs-politIcal, social and busi-
uess.
Our special northwestern agent is Mr..
d. r. McGinnis, 420 Germania Life Build
ting, st. Paul.
Our special New York agent Is Mr.. D. G.
McConn, q Times Bldg, New York City.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-11-10
GLORIOUS NEWS.

Comes from DR.. D. B. Cargile, of
Washita, I. T. He writes: -Four bottles
of Electric Bitters has cured Mrs.
Brewer of scrofula, which had caused
her great suffering for years. Terrible
sores would break out on her head
and face, and the best doctors could
give no help; but her cure is complete
and her health is excellent" This
shows what thousands have proved
that Electric Bitters is the best blood
purifier known. It's the supreme rem
edy for eczema, letter, salt rheum, I'LL
GERS, boils and running sores. It
stimulates liver, kidneys and bowels,
expels poisons. helps digestion builds
UP the strength. Only so cents. Sold
by P. &. Remington, druggist. Guar.
anteed.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-11-10
Il This paper is on file with the,
BANNING ADVERTISING GO,

Endicott Building. st. Paul.. Mimi. where
subscribers. advertisers and others may
examine it and where estimates viii e gwen
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-11-10
THAT AGREEMENT.

SOME AFFiDAVITS REGARDING
THE ALLEGED SALOON AGREE
MENT IN MORTON COUNTY.
Grand Forks Herald: The Herald
is in receipt of the afidavits that fol-
low, regarding the alleged agreement
made by r. M. futile of Mandan, and
the alleged saloon keepers. From
these it would look as though an out
rageous forgery had been perpetrated
by somebody. It would seem that a
deserving charity, to be named by the
Herald, will get $1,000 on the produc-
ton of the original document signed
by Messrs. Tuttle and Tobin. Their
positive denial, and the denial of the
only living alleged witness of the
agreement that there ever was such an
agreement, would seem to settle the
question:
State of North Dakota, County Of Nor
TONS. 3"
We, the undersigned, r. M. Tuttle
and Patrick Tobin, of Mandan, N. D.,
do each for himself depose as follows:
He has read the alleged agreement
published in the Grand Forks Herald
Of Nov. 4, 1900. and deposes and says
that no such agreement ever existed
between Opponents in regard to sa-
looms, state patronage or anything else
whatever; that deponents never dis
cussed or mentioned together resub-
mission, or the proposed repeal Of the
penalty clause Of the prohibition law;
we never discussed or mentioned to-
gether what would be the effect Of the
election of Comstock as attorney gem
eral; that we never before the making
of this affidavit signed Jointly or to-
gether any paper or agreement what
ever; that we each bind ourselves to
give $1,000 to any charity to be named
by the editor Of the Grand Forks Her
aid on the production of the original
of the alleged agreement published as
aforesaid with the names of the de-
ponents signed thereto; that there is
no B. Tobin in this county, but the
undersigned Patrick Tobin, formerly
ran a saloon in said county.
.~& R. NJ. FUTILE,
PAT TOBIN.
Sworn and subscribed to before me
this 9Th day of November, 1900.
(seal.) e. c. RICE,
Notary Public, North Dakota.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-11-10
BISMARCK DAILY TRIBUNE: SATURDAY NOV. 10, 1900,
CROPS FOR SHEEP
FEED FOR WOOL AS WE'LL
AS -MUTTON-WHAT SHEEP
u, PREFER.

It Is an old but true adage that too
many cooks spoil the broth, says a.
writer in The Sheep Breeder. One
good thing is worth several other
things not SO good. The sheepmen
are just now overwhelmed with advice,
sometimes good, but generally bad, to
try too many crops. Sorghum is &C.
commended for one, Hungarian grass
for another, Awnless broom grass and
several others of which 1t is very safe
to say the writer's Of the advice have
had no experience; SO between these
various stools the unwary shepherd
comes to the ground, and his flock may
come to grief. Now, all experience and
present knowledge combine to prove
that Of all crops grown rape Is by far
the very best In every respect. Sheep
differ from all other animals in the
fact that their woolly coat, weighing
from s to 10 or even 10 per cent OF
their other solid matter, contains a
large: amount Of sulphur, Or 4 per cent
on the average-that is, a fleece Of q
well bred Rambouillet ram may have
one full pound Of sulphur in it, or half
more in some OF the heavier feeces Of
this breed.
OF course every n realizes the fact
that whatever is in the fleece is de-
rived from the food, for there is no
other way possible. Then what will
happen II the food does not contain
this Indispensable sulphur What
would happen, let us think, IL the tai
lor had everything to make clothes
with but thread, or the mason were
without sand or water to make his
mortar, or the carpenter had no nails
to put the house together? Simply
nothing could be done for want Of the
necessary material. So with the sleeps
fleece. There could be M wool; the
animal would be simply bald or cover
ed with very short, scant hair il there
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-11-10

Grand Forks republicans concluded
to ~ratify-and nail down the pins that
hold the county on the map.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-11-10
AFTERMATH.

Walsh county has apparently swung
back into the democratic column, be-.
ing the only county in the state to give
a democratic majority for presidential
electors. The republicans had hoped
TO make a clear record for the state.
There are only q few unofficial changes
to be made in the Walsh county count
and the democratic majority is placed
at $50.
u n. Chaffee of Darlington, who