Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-02-12
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Mr.. Sundahl conveys the idea that T
seek to have my museum exhibits dis
played at the pan-American exhibition.
| have no desire in the matter, unless
those who may have a voice in a good
state exhibit deem it best to use a part
Of the museum collection, and thus save
the expense of gathering new grains
etc., of no better grades. l do not>ex-
press my views upon the question of a
state exhibit. Mr.. S. and others are
competent to influence public sentiment
for or against the movement. Ii we
have a sufficient number of settlers in
North Dakota, and have nc need of more
Improvements and taxable property SO
our public improvements can be easily
supported, then as an immigration move
ment why should u state make any
display at the Buffalo fair? But a ma
jority of the thinking people of u state
are strong in their conviction that all
the lands Of North Dakota should be
settled for economic resources.
Who can see the propriety of Mr.. SIS
ostracism of the Dunkards and the Rus
slams? They are law abiding, industri-
Gus, frugal and worthy citizens; they per-
form their share in promoting the inter-
est and development of the state and
pay their taxes to assist in defraying
public expenses. Let justice prevail
and make such people welcome to our
state.
Mr.. S. does not believe that fish can
be raised in artificial ponds, as contend
ed by myself, But a mans belief does
not establish or disprove the truth. The
fact is clearly demonstrated that fish
can be and are easily raised in such
ponds in various parts of our state, and
in no instance has the experiment been
a failure. but, on the contrary, that fish
have lived, grown and, spawning, have
increased in number by many thousands.
The fish thus raised are from n to for
ty-two inches long, and all healthy and
vigorous. If MI. S. will go with me l
will show him the fish to be found in
such plants, and if he can understand
his own senses he will understand I
know what I am talking about, when l
state fish can be most successfully
raised, under proper management, in
artificial ponds in all counties of North
Dakota.
I never received from the state of
North Dakota n cent Of money, di-
rectly or indirectly, except my salary,
$1,000 per annum, although have made
collections for three great fairs-the
Worlds Columbian, Omaha and Paris
fair. I was superintendent of the
Omaha fair, but received not a penny for
service in any name of way except
my salary as state superintendent of ir-
| rigation and forestry.
Mr.. S. states: And he should admit
what was paid him and others on the
! Worlds Fair exhibit from this state
Answer: I received my regular sal
airy, not a dime more. If anybody doubts
this statement, the accounts Of the
| North Dakota Commission will prove
the truth of my assertion.
Again: Il think Barrett got his share
out of that $4,000 that was blown in
there" Is Mrs. SIS "think" or belief
any evidence that I received money
wrongfully from that fund? l was paid
for my " benefit not n dollar from
that sum. I made collections for the
Worlds Columbian Fair per request OF
| the North Dakota commissioners and
they paid the actual expenses incidental
to the work and not one cent more.
MI. S. discovers that I possess much
gall I cannot sense his word unless
he means that I possess sound sense,
discretion, force, will and an honest aim
and purpose to accomplish something
for the best and lasting welfare Of North
! Dakota and it's citizens along the line
| of intelligent and economic use of water
in culture pursuits and forestry and
fish developments, in which success has
attended my efforts in a large degree,
and 1 cannot but believe the same meets
with the general approval of the wisest
minds and the great, common consider
ate masses of our state. !
Yours Truly.
w. w. BARRETT.