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Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-09-14

at hours nging from q to 4 o'clock in
the morning, and waited until the hour
for the execution The sky was over-
cast, and at the time at which it was
thought to hold the executio ion, the light
outside was insufflci lent. The rain in
creased and the wind hoWled rather
dismally, but neither the wealth Ter o.
his impending doom seemed to affect
the prisoner He waited in his cea,
sometimes sitting near the door con-
versing with those who sat outside,
sometimes walking the floor Of the
cell. At no time did he appear to
weaken during the several hours that
he waited for the summons to the gall
lows. 4,
Deputy Sheriff b. G. Patterson was
with the prisoner during the hours be
tween his breakfast and the execution,
urging him to tell the truth regarding
the murder before the execution, and
to shake hands with his father Last
night Jenkins and his father were. to-
gather, the son angrily asking the
father if he did not intend to help him
out, presumably by admitting his own
guilt. The old man refused and the
son poured out a torrent of oaths and
abuse against him, threatening him
with violence il he were put able to
reach him. This morning, however,
Jenkins shook hands with his father
and bade him good bye. He also
slated to Mr.. Patterson that he had
written a confession of his guilt and
placed it in his pocket and that it
would be found aft ter he was dead. He
told him further that he would not de-
clare his guilt on sthe scaffold because
If he declared himself innocent his
friends might vet rush IN and save him.
Ali through his imp risonrnent await
ing executio Jenkins has held hope
that some power would intervene to
save him, and this did not desert him
Ieysn on the scaffold and he died with
a declaration of innocence on his lips,
while in his pocket was a letter adj
mitting his guilt and asking the Off
|sciaIs to clear the g DID man. !, sSuch a
contra diction Of Statements and declar-
ations, Al man dying upon the scaffold
declaring his innocence with his last
breafh and with a letter on his person
admitting his guilt, lis rarely encoun
tered. 9ss#
Il Jenkins did not weaken on the way
to the scaffold, as many expected he
would do. Ie marched out with d
firm step between Deputies Ode and
Bowman. He needed no support and
walked Through the window ia the
court room and down the six or seven
Steps leading TO the scaffold platform
without falt tering. He carried a cigar
in his mouth and as he stepped through
the window to where he got his first
glimpse Of the trap puffed out smoke
in dense clouds. He stepped briskly
down TO the trap and took his stand
upon II with the moose dangling over
Ehis shoulde Down below he saw
the witnesses and called out greetings
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-09-14
Exonerates His Father In a Brief Written
Statement, Taking tbs. Guilt On
Himself Alone.
"a Remarkable Exhibition Of Bravado, Reck-
lessness and apparent Unfeeling il
lis Last Hours of.Lilfe.

With a dismal wind signing through
q the pine enclosure erected for his exc
Z cution, and dTizzing rain falling
steadily, Ira Q. Jenkins this morning.
expiated his crime, in the murder Of
August Stark, last spring. thun.-
derstoTm began Il 3 clock in the
morning, and the ain fell steadily un-
/. til s o'clock. The execution was to
have taken place between 5 and 4
o'clock, but Sheriff Bogue did not pro
coed until after the intensity of the
storm had lessened. It was 5 minutes
past 8 O'clock when the march to the
scaffold began and ait 8: 30 the body
had been cut down and placed in the
coffin in readiness for the reception of
I his remains. The neck OF the. exc
cllted man was broken and he was
pronounced dead by Or. Matehan at
s: S::233.
The scene on the scaffold and the
denleanor of Jenkins during the last
81 hours of his life stamped him as a re-
markable example Of deprayity and
4 &villainy From the time he had break
I fast at about a O'Clock in the morning
until THE cap had been pulled down
over his face just before the trap was
sprung his conversation was inter
larded with vulgarity, profanity and
B blasphemy He did not seem TO real
ize his condition or care that the end
4 Of his life was soon ito he reached.
y Never once was there an expression Of
genuine feeling, remorse, sorrow or
\ fear. His breakfast Of ham and eggs
he ate hearth ~, pausing to criticise the
quality Of the ham with profane em-
phasis. After his breakfast he sat in
his cell, smoked and made occasional
remarks to the jailors, deputies and
those who were permitted to see him
in his cell He commented fippantly
on the rain which delayed the execu-
ton and other matters which came to
& him from time to time, or were sug-
gested BY reflections Of his approach
ing end. hen the death warrant
was read to him at 8 o clock by Sheriff
Bogue he heard it through Wl1h APP
parent carelessne ess, and when it was
finished asked nonch alantly Is that
all He asked TO nave the death
Il warrant given him. that he might sig
nifty his contennpt FOR it.
The delay in the time Of the execu-
tion did not seem to make him nery-
out, and excep 4 foi paleness there was
q little trace OF d nervousness In his APP
pearance and manner. When the cell
door opened to pass him out for the
T last time, he stepped out brfslSly and
held out his hands for the handouts.
He offered no objections when his
hands were cliIed and his arms
strapped fo his sides. and The black cap
placed on top 81 his head His last
remark TO The sheriff was garnlsned
with an oath, as was nearly his last
remark On the scaffold before the drop
+ was sprung
The deputies and witnesses to the
execution arrived at the court house
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-09-14
KRUGER MOVES.

l-oumrenzo " MARQUES, Sept. l4.-Kru
ser has moved from the home of Per-
pots, the TransVaal consul general
here, to the residence Of the Portu-
guese district governor.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-09-14
IMPROVING.
CONDITIONS ARE IMPROVING "a 4
GALVESTON. ACCORDING TO

E GALVESTON, ACCORDING TO
ass GOVERNMENT REPORT.
Washington, Sept. Ia. Gen. McKib-
bon telegraphs from Galveston that
conditions are improving every hour.
Repairs to waterWorks will tomorrow
insure l1lss a water supply Provisions
enough for thirty days have been re-
ceiyed. Dead bodies are being burned,
and general sanitary regulations en-
forced ,'l'c rigidly. The city is under per-
feet control. McKibbon's first esti-
mates OF loss of life is increased. The
forts at San Jacinto and Travis were
completely wrecked. D.: !:5 Sss55s
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-09-14
MEN ARE QUITTING

Scranton, Pa, Sept inough the
strike doesn't of1leiailly begin tin To-
norrow Irg night men have cult in hun
areds as fast as the stock Of powder is
used up Seven big mines are idle
today
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-09-14
PLANS CHANGED.

FLOOD FARGO CAUSES
@ s z So PLANS FOR RoosE4
I'll. e
Fargo, Seps. a young Hood here
3today has caused an entire change OF
program for the Roosevelt reception.
ne parade has II nex.essarily been aB,ar
tioned. Speeches III be made both aSs
the theater and the arnlosg. Rose
welt will be at both.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-09-14
MINERS PLEASED.
ANTHRACITE MINERS PLEASED
AT THE WAY THE PUBLIC
TAKES THE 5sTRIKH

Y TAKES THE STRIKE. ~ 3 y
indianapolis, Sept. 1.-THE miners
organization is well pleased with the
manner in which, the public received
the anthracite strike announcement,
President Mitchell regrets the efforts
OF politicians to make capital OF the
strike. He says the strugglesin which
| 43 900 are involved should not De Civ
en- a political twist.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-09-14
THREE LYNCHED.
MOB BREAKS INTO JAIL AND

z HANGS THREE NEGROES.
b B. = .T1unica, Miss, Sept. I IA - mob early
this morning broke into jail and took
Wilfer Brown, Frank Brown and
David Moore, colored murderers and
sent to the devastated coast country
men. .si. iii
Smyrna times., 1900-10-03
Hope For Tennessee.

Congressman w. Z. Brownlow of
Tennessee, who is member Of the Re-
publican national committee, has made
the following statement:
Tennessee is a Republican state
whenever the vote is counted right.
The state would be as certain for Nc
Kinley in the coming election as the
state of Maine if those in authority
were honest and determined that every
citizen should have his vote counted as
he marked his ballot. We have the dis
graceful notOriety Of being the origina-
tors of the law which is known as the
'Goebel law in Kentucky. The cleo
tion commission counts as many Dem
Ocratic votes as it needs to make the
state Democratic. There is no doubt
in the mind of any Republican or
any intelligent Democrat that the state
is rightfully Republican by a large
plurality.
"In the coming election we can only
hope for a slip up of some kind in
the cold blooded plan to count the
state Democratic. 1t is possible that
the business interests of the state,
which are for Mckinley, will demand
with grim determination that the vote
be counted right, and in such an event
the Democratic machine will not dare
to give the state to Bryan"
Smyrna times., 1900-10-03
Delaware State Fair, Dover.
REDUCED RATES VIA THE PENNSYLVANIA
RAILROAD.

REDUCED RATES VIA THE PENNSYLVANIA
RAILROAD.
For the benefit of persons visiting
the Delaware State Fair, to be held at
Fairview Park, Dover, October 2, 3.
and 4, the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company philadelphia, Wilmington
and Baltimore Reilroad) will sell ex-
cursion tickets, including admission
to the grounds, from principal stations
on the Maryland Division and from all
points ON the Delaware Division and
Branches, at greatly reduced rates.
Tickets will be sold from October 2 to
inclusive, good to return until Octo-
ber 5, inclusive.
The Fair this year promises to ex-
ceed all former years in interest and
attractions. Large premiums will be
offered in the trotting, pacing, and
running races, and the grand display
of fruits, cereals, and live stock will
prove most interesting and instructive.
Smyrna times., 1900-10-03

AS a general rule the delegates
chosen for the Cuban constitutional
convention to be held early IN Novem-
Der are fair representatives of the
most progressive and intelligent in-
habitants of the island. They should
be capable of fixing permanently the
scope and fabric of Cuba's organic law,
both in regard to insular government
and with reference to future relations
with the United States. The National
Party, headed by General Gomez, has
maintained that these relations should
be defined after the convention.
Smyrna times., 1900-10-03
CHURCH SERVICES.

AsPuRI METHoDET EPIsCoPAL-Sunday-P Preach
ing at lO% A. NJ and 745 P. NJ. SUNDAY School
P. NJ. Christian Endeavor Prayer Meeting
6.i5 P ". Prayer Meeting-Wednesdays al :. .45
Pm. Rev G.. A. Hill, pastor.
ST. PETERS CHURCH. Rev. Henry Thomas Rec
or.-Sunday-MOrnlngP Prayer and Sermon at
1012 a. NJ. Evening Prayer and sermon at - ,
Pm. sunday School-2.15 P. NJ. Wednesday,
Evening Prayer and Lecture ~ P. NJ. Teach
ers' Meeting Immediately aflerward.
.-Sundsy-Preaching at I01$ a. N
and ~ P. NJ. Sunday School-1l15 AN. Prayer
Observation-Disclosures at ~ P. NJ. Rev. J. /
Estlin, pastor.
ST. PoLYcARP CATHOLIC CHURCH-Servicese every
other sunday, by Father Wald.on. Sunday
School Immediately after service.
SMYRNA CIRcUIT.-Preaching services, Friend.
snip in the morning, SeverSOn in the after
noon. Jerman's Chapel and Smyrna Land
ing alternate Sunday nights at 7.9O. Rev. G.
L. Hardesty pastor.
.CENTENSIAL METHODIST EPISCOPAL COlOred1 -
Sunday-Preaching at IL A. NJ. aud P NJ
sunday SCHOOL, P. NJ. Rev. w. c. Dick
~ersOn pastor
"a. II. E. CHURCH-SundL preaching al II g.
m, and p. m. Sunday School at o. IN
Christian EndeavOr, 90 p. N. sunday. Praise
meeting, at O'clock Wednesday evening
Rev. J. VI. Palme r, Pastor.
Smyrna times., 1900-10-03
SECRET SOCIETIES.

AeaNING STAR LODGE, No. 6, I. o. o F.-Meets
every Friday evening, at 500 o'clock.
Mcdonnell ENCAMPMENT, No 2,I o. O. F.-Meets
Second and Fourth Tuesday evenings of each
month. at 500 o'clock.
HARMONY LODGE, No. Is, A. F. A. M.-Meets First
and Third Thursday evenings cf each lnoLtE
at 500 OC.Ock.
SMYRNA LODGE, No. 5, l. o. &. T.-Meets every
Wednesday evening, at S 00 O'clock.
SMYRNA CONCLAvE, No. 45. ORDER OF HEPTAsOPHs
meets first and third Tuesday of each month
at 500 o'clock. at the Odd Fellows Hall.
Union CASTLE No II, K. G. .E.--Meets every Mon
day evening in their hall in the Cooper Build
ing, at 5 % clock.
HIsPAH LODGE, No. l6, A. o. L. W.-Meets every
Monday evening at 500 O'Clock in Odd Eel
lows Hall.
IILPAH CONCLAvE, No. 1917 ADHESIVE MoGUL.
LIANs.-Meets the last Monday evening of each
month, at 90 O'Clock, in Odd Fellows Hall.
GENERAL WINFIELD ;. HANCOCK POST, No. %
q. A. H.-Meets every Thursday night in the
Hall Of the Knights of the Golden Eagle. ThOs
Davis Commander.
STARS AND STRIPES COUNCIL, No. 26, JR. o. L. A.
M-MeetS at 5 % p. m. every Thursday IN
Odd Fellows Hall.
FRANCES E. WILLARD Temple, No 5. X. of 6. F.
Meets every Tuesday evening at 5 O'CLOCK, at
the Golden Eagle Hall.
Smyrna times., 1900-10-03

This is one of Mr.. Bryan's predic-
tions in 1895: eff Mckinley and the
Republican party are successful and
put in power for the next four years
wages will decrease, hard times will
come upon us and over the land, the
price of wheat will so down and the
price of gold will go up; mortgages on
our homes will be foreclosed by the
money lenders; shops and factories
will close. We will export no goods,
and we will import from foreign lands
all the goods we use; thus will ruin,
want aud misery be with us.
Smyrna times., 1900-10-03
Good Trade In MARYLAND

J. H. French and c. Summers Of
Rochester are commercial travellers,
whose business takes them to Mary
land a good deal, and they have trav-
eled generally through that state. They
are pretty familiar with political con-
ditiOns there, especially among the
travelling men. They have found that
there are more agents than ever on the
road this year, indicating prosperous
times. The wholesale houses report
good trade and are able to employ ca
pable men. This talk about the trusts
forcing men out of work they consider
all nonsense, for the number of work
men is constantly increasing. Where
they may not be needed by one con
cern they find employment in another
Smyrna times., 1900-10-03
WEST VIRGINIA STRUGGLE.
Why the Coming Election Is Un-
usually Important to Republicans.

Why the Coming Election Is Un-
usually Important to Republicans.
The struggle the Democrats are maxi
Ing to carry West Virginia would indi-
cate that they regard the six electoral
votes of that state as of prime impOr-
tance. But the Democrats have much
more than the electoral vote to look
after in that state, because legislative
success means a great deal to them.
Ten years ago when the Democrats
mad full control of the state there was
q legislative gerrymander which makes
it necessary for the Republicans to
carry the entire state by at least 10000
majority in order to secure the legisla-
ture. This in a state that up to six
years ago had been sOlidly Democratic
is a considerable effort. This gerry"
mander could not be corrected when
the Republicans had control of the
state, for under the law and cOnstitu-
| ton the districting stood for ten years.
If the legislature can be captured by
the Democrats this year, the same GER
rymander can be continued and the
congressional apportionment made so
as to favor the Democrats. The con-
tinuation of the gerrymander will
mean ten years more of Democratic
advantage, not only in the election Of
United States senator four years
hence, but again six years hence. Even
if one branch of the Legislature or the
| governor is Democratic, the Republic
ans will be unable to correct the gerry
mander of ten years ago. But if the
Democrats should elect the governor
and carry both branches of the legisla-
ture they would be able to continue
the present unfair districting for an
other ten years; hence the unusual
importance of the struggle that is 60
ing on in the state to obtain control.
Smyrna times., 1900-10-03

Among the census returns issued by
the Census Bureau, were those of the
city of Johnstown, Pa. They show
the population of the city to be 35, 936,
an increase over 1890 of "A, 131, or "a. 81
per cent. When it is considered that
during the past decade Johnstown
suffered from a devastating food which
destroyed millions of dollars worth OF
property and over 1900 lives, this
showing is wonderful. There is en-.
cOuragement for stricken Galveston in
the Johnstown figures.
Smyrna times., 1900-10-03

One of the Havana papers had this
reference to the Cuban teachers: AL
most all of the women came dressed a
la American. They were resplendent
in little hats of gray cloth, which were
very becoming to the young and
pretty ones. Of many we ask if so
soon they had become Americanized,
and they answered that from gratitude
to the United State and from the ex-
actions of American fashions they wore
these clothes; that, while their Cuban
hats had been discarded, their hearts
were more than ever Cubans and lovers
of independence"
Smyrna times., 1900-10-03

The repeal of the Horton Law in
New York has caused "hard luck" to
fall on the pugilists and plug uglies of
New York City. A few weeks ago
they were the most prominent citizens
there. Now they are deserting the
metropolis for fields more fertile. A
number are going to England, among
them the Mysterious Billy Smith and
Spider Kelley.
Smyrna times., 1900-10-03

"There is no Imperialism" declares
President Mckinley in his letter of ac-
ceptance. "This talk about imperial
ism is the veriest moonshine, the mere
coinage of partisan brains" asserts
Mr.. Schurman, who was the president
of the first commission Mr.. Mckinley
sent to Manila. ''The talk of imper-
ialism and militarism is the rankest
nonsense" maintains Senator Lodge,
of Massachusetts.
Smyrna times., 1900-10-03
The Fall Round Up.

[By Foley OF Bismarck, N. d.
Ridin cross the continent, our Teddy's a tear;
He's got sagebrush in his haversack an cactus in
his hair.
He's out a-brandin mavericks that's runnin on the
range;
He'll bring 'em into camp or y may low it's
mighty strange.
Y can hear the boys a-shoutin, y see the
cloud Of dust,
Y can hear the cry a-goin up, "TO Washington or
bust"
So clear the way for Teddy, he is bound to fetch
up there,
For the round up wagons started, an our Teddy's
on tear.
Ride the ranges careful, boys. our Teddys on the
tramp;
Populists an Democrats, bring 'em into camp.
Ones or twos or three-year-olds, every kind Of
breed;
Watch the leaders careful, boys, an don't let 'em
stampede.
Round 'em up an drive em in, every blessed
steer;
reddys goin to o-rate, an they've all got to hear
Steady, boys; now head 'em so. That's right;
now hold 'em there.
The round up wagons started. Teddy's on
tear.
See that little maverick that's iollerinY That's
Towne.
See there, Teddy's roped him, an he's goin
70 tie him down,
Truss his legs together-sort of shorten up bis
sail;
tn amt no liyin tenderfoot can foller Teddy's
trail.
Hear that big feller bellerinf That's Bryan See
him scoot
When Teddy swings his lariat, the 'ornery galoot
Bee em break an scatter for the open ground, that
pair.
Oh, they've got to hunt the timber when our
Teddy's on a teari
Smyrna times., 1900-10-03

For sweeping a room neatly there is
nothing like newspaper aid. Take a
page of newspaper at time, wet it in
hot water and squeeze it until it ceases
to drip Tear into pieces Of the size of
your hand and cast them all over the
carpet. Then sweep, and the dust in
the room will be gathered into the
paper. On mating use larger pieces
of paper, pushing them ahead of the
broom to take up any bluff there may
be before beginning the regular sweep
ing.
Smyrna times., 1900-10-03

The prospects for apples have been
very materially reduced, as a result of
the damage caused by the high winds
of last week, which blew the fruit from
the trees in large quantities in nearly
all of the apple producing States. In
New York the reports indicate that
probably more than one half of the
crop has been blown from the trees.
Smyrna times., 1900-10-03

Officially the war in south Africa is
ended. Lord Roberts has reached the
Transvaal boundary at Kmotal poort,
and reports that there is no longer
Boer army; its siege and field guns
have been destroyed, a part of the force
has entered Portuguese territory and
the remainder of Botha's legion (esti-
at 24O0 mem has dispersed in various
directions.
Smyrna times., 1900-10-03

eff there is any one who be-
Iieves the gold standard is a
good thing or that it must be
maintained, 1 warn him not to
cast his vote for me, because 1
promise him it will not be MAIN
tanned in this country longer
than 1 am able to get rid of it,
WILLIAM JENNINGS BRX-
AN, Knoxville, Tenn, Sept. 10,
1896.
Smyrna times., 1900-10-03

The "trust" question has been taken
up by the Subcommittee of the House
Judiciary Committee, and it recon-
mends either new antitrust law or a
constitutional amendment that will
give Congress full power to deal with
trusts.
Smyrna times., 1900-10-03
A shocking Calamity.

Lately befell a railroad laborer
writes Dr. A. Kellett, of Will
ford, Ark. ''His foot was badly
crushed, but Bucklen's Arnica Salve
quickly cured him. It's simply
wonderful for Burns, Boils, Piles and
all skin eruptions. It's the worlds
champion healer. Cure guaranteed.
25c. Sold by Benton Weldon, (succes-
sor to Jas. P. Hoffecker), Smyrna, Del.
and I. L. Mason, Clayton.
Smyrna times., 1900-10-03

-" A."u Feet Ache and Burn2
SNAKE into your shoes Aliens Foot Ease,
a powder for the feet. 1t cools the feet and
makes tight or New Shoes feel Easy. Cures
Corns, Bunious, Swollen, Smarting, Hot,
Callous. Sore and Sweating Feet. Aliens
Foot-Ease relieves all pain and gives rest
and comfort. We have over 90, 900 testimo-
lals. 1t cures while you walk. Try it to-
day. All druggists and shoe stoees sell it,
25e. Sample sint free. Address Allen S.
Olmstead, LeRoy, NY.
Smyrna times., 1900-10-03
SMYRNA DIRECTORY.

TOWN OFFICIALS.
President of Council-James C. Robinson.
Secretary of Council-Henry 5. Anthony.
Town Treasu.er-Ezekial V. Cooper.
Clerk of COuncil-Samuel J. Reynolds.
Alderman-Eugcne Crow.
Chief of Poice-Joseph H. Garner.
Councilmen: LIST ward, John Rawley: 2nd
Ward. Samuel j. Reynolds: 3rd Ward, Edward G
Walls; 4th Ward, Jos. II. Wright; 9TH Ward,
E. Marriott Fowler; 9th Ward, James C. Robinson
and Henry 5. Anthony.
Council meets the second and FORTH Fridays
in each month.
Smyrna times., 1900-10-03

Election day comes on Nov. 9th.
The first frost will soon be along.
If the man who knows how to play
the editor were as numerous as those
who know how to run the paper, what
jolly time newspaper men would
have.
Smyrna times., 1900-10-03

The managers of the Paris Exhibi-
tion, appreciated the great value of the
Philadelphia Commercial Museum, and
have made it present of exhibits worth
about $1,000. 900, and the Councils Of
Philadelphia probably will grant an
appropriation of $50, 900 to pay the cost
of packing and bringing the magnif-
cent gift to this country.
Smyrna times., 1900-10-03

The last report of the civil service
commission shows that removals from
the classified service is only about one
half of one per cent year. Evidently
the administration cannot Justly be
accused of unfriendliness to the civil
service.
Smyrna times., 1900-10-03

The Rev. Walter J. Stanley, presi-
dent of the Southern New England
Catholic Total Abstinence Union, in
an address at New Haven called atten-
ton to the increase of the drink habit
among women of the Weather classes.
Smyrna times., 1900-10-03

The war in Africa is over save for
the final readjustment of condition.
The trouble in China bids fair to be
settled amicably, and the trouble in
the PHILIPPINES will come to an end as
soon as Mckinley is reelected.
Smyrna times., 1900-10-03

"The party stands where it
did in 1896 on the money ques-
tiOn. JENNINGS
BRYAN, GAINESVILLE, o., Sept. 4,
1000