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Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-08-08
VALUATION OF RAILROADS
State Board of Equalization Fixes
Valuation of Railroad Property
In State.
Rate of Valuation is Che Same as 4 that
Fixed BY the Board Last
Year.
Total Valuation Of Railroad Property
In State Something Like Nine
teen Millions.

The state board of equalization has
disposed Of the matter of railroad as
sessment, and has fixed the valuation
of the several railroads in the state. at
practically the same figures as last
year. There is sone difference in the;
mileage reproted and this makes a
slight change in the total valuations
for purposes of taxation. AS the as
sessed valuation has been decided on
by the state board the total valuation
OF railroad property in the state for
purposes of taxation is over ST., 900,-
600, a slight increase over the figures
of last year.
The resolution for the assessment Of
the railroads was introduced by Audi
tor Carlblom. 1t provided for the as
sessment of the several roads in the
state as follows:
Northern Pacific road: Main line,
377.56 miles; branches, G16.77 miles.
The Fergus Falls branch has been in
creased in length from AZ to "a miles
and the Casselton branch, 6O.1S miles,
has been constructed. The valuation
of the main line and branches is fixed
at $500 a mile, and the total valua-
tion for assessment is $6,463,177.
Great Northern road: Main line,
507.O2 miles. The valuation is $4,000
a mile and the ottal valuation fixed at
$~7,244,e65.
Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul road:
Fargo barnch, 69.4O miles at the rate
of $500 a mile, assessed valuation
$451, 100; Harlem and Edgeley
branches at s4,65O a mile, assessed
valuation, $222,OS5.
Minneapolis, st. Paul & Sault Ste.
Marie: Main line, 361 miles; assessed
at $3.50 a mile, total valuation, $2,-
Ill $50; branch lines, 1921 miles at
$3.50 a mile; total valuation $685. 900.
Chicago & Northwestern road: On
14.2S miles of main line, at .S4,55O a
mile, total valuation, $64,974.
Bismarck, Washburn & Great Falls
road: $3.50 miles of main line at
81, 1000 a mile, total valuation s4O,3s5.
Devils Lake & Chautauqua road:
4.75 miles of road at 5000 a mile, total
valuation, $3.50.
Sidetracks through the state are as
sessed generally at 1850 per mile.
The several roads are assessed as fol-
lows for sidetracks: Northern Pacific,
1s0.O35 miles, s270,O52. Great North
ern road: 147.40 miles, $221,0OO. Chi
cago, Milwaukee G. St. Paul road:
s.51 miles, $12,765; 500 line, 29.7s
miles, $44,OS0; Northwestern line,
1.56 miles, $3.50; Washburn road,
1.4S miles, $74O.
The following shows the railroad
valuation for assessment in the state
for the ensuing year:
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-08-08
OFFICIALS GOING &
NORTHERN PACIFIC OFFICIALS
MAKING A TOUR OF INSPECTION

MAKING TOUR UF INSPECTION
President Mellen and party of North
:ern Pacific officials passed through the
city last evening en- route west. They
are making their annual tour of in
speetipn, and their train consisted Of
four cars, which are zwhirled over the
road at a lively rate. The party con-
sisted of President Mellens and Gen
eral Manager Pearce of. the Northern
Pacific, President Marvin Hughitt and
Consulting Engineer Blunt OF the
Northwestern, Girard Howell and MIR.
Young Of St, Paul, the latter a mem
Der of a large dry goods firm Of that
city. The trip is the first one that
President Mellen has made in which
he went over the N. P. branches of
this state. They inspected the Cas-
selton and the Cooperstown branches,
also the extension from Minor to:
Bowdon.
Mr.. Mellen is we'll pleased with the
new extensions in the state and the
fine crop prospect everywhere. The
presence of MI. tHughitt and engineer
of the Northwestern line had no signi-
icance beyond an investigation of the
crop prospect and viewing the country.
Supt. Wilson accompanied the party
over the road. e.
Members of the official party got off
the train at Bismarck and examined
the new depot, now well under way.
President Mellen is much interested in
the new structure and was much
pleased with the appearance, both in
side and out.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-08-08

The laws Of health require that the
bowels move once each day and one OF
the penalties for violating this law is
piles. Keep your bowels, regular by
taking a dose of Chamberlain's Stom-
ach and Liver Tablets when necessary
and you will never have that severe
punishment inflicted upon you. Price,
IS cents. For sale by Beardsley &
Finney.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-08-08
QUESTION OF

The state board of equalization has
adopted practically the same valuation
for the taxation OF railroads as was in
effect last year. Under the assessment
as fixed, the total assessed valuation OF
railroad property in the state is some
thing like nineteen millions Of dollars
or about one-sixth Of the total tax
able property valuation Of the state.
The board has also this year fixed a
rate of taxation for express compan-
les, separately from the railroad com
panies, something that was recently
authorized by a constitutional amend
ment. This is a step in the direction,
of fair taxation for all corporations,
enjoying the right to do business in
the state and a revenue from the peo-
pie. While there are some hasty OBJ
servers who look to the railroads as
legitimate subjects for increased taxa
ton, whatever the conditions regard
ing other property, fair minded per
sons will admit that as property in
the state is taxed at present, the rail-
roads are paying their fair share of
the tax. It is certainly no I'M
just to tax railroad property at a frac-
ton of it's true value than it is to tax
valuable farming lands and other prop
erty at an equally small fraction OF
value. The total assessed valuation of
the state for purposes of taxation
should be $15O,O0o,OOO. That sum
would be only a fraction of the true
value of the property of the state. As
a business proposition, there is no
difference between raising the same
amount of tax on a valuation of a hun
dTed millions or a valuation of a hun
bred and fifty millions. If the valua-
ton is smaller, the rate of taxation
must be higher and vice versa. The
problem of taxation is difficult, where
there are so many interests arising.
the solution of it would be to follow
the letter of the law and assess prop
erty at it's true value, but this solu-
ton appears yet to be a long distance
in the future.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-08-08
STATE News


The Reporter concludes that Minot
is in need OF an elevator. ii
J. A. Erickson of Churchs Ferry will
establish a state bank in MiEot.
James A. Corbin writes the Forum
to tell 'em he was not removed as post
master down in Emmons county-as
the Forum stated.
Some wheat threshed in Stutsman
county is turning out about fifteen
bushels to the acre The hot weather
cut down the yield.
Rev. Ryan tells the Forum that for
that paper to defend Sunday ball play
ing is just as bad as for Mandan papers
to defend blind pigs.
Sister Roberta died at St. Johns
academy at jamestown of consump-
ton. She dame out from Minneapolis
in the hope that the change of climate
would be beneficial.
Petition has been filed for letters
~testamentary of the estate of Thomas
Sykes of England, in LaMoure county,
where there are 1900 acres Of land
belonging to the estate.
An unknown man was struck by an
N. P. train at Moorhead, and thrown
twenty feet. He is unconscious and
the Fargo Forum says his skull will
have to be "trepanned."
The druggists had an enjoyable meet.
ing at Grand Forks and elected W
Masters of Willow City, president, S
Mcdonald of Grand Forks, vice pres
ident, and W. 81 Parker of Lisbon sec.
rotary and treasurer.
Matte D. Blocher of Maza. Townel
county, was examined at jamestown
and committed to the state insane asy'
lum. She was a recent arrival from
Wisconsin, the authorities there hav
ing refused to take her into an asylum
DIS she Was d ICSluSuC VI INCILu DdhOLd
Railroad Commissioner Shea say
crops are fairly good in the western
part of the southwest except along tn.
South Dakota line where those no
winds did some manage in Dickey
Mcintosh and Emmons-but thes'
counties will have a good average gen
orally.
One of Attorney Erwin's question
to Dr.. Sweeney, the insanity expert il
the Barry trial, occupied an hour an,
fifteen minutes in it's dictation. !
went all over Barry's life, habits an,
peculiarities, and inquired if based Of
the facts stated, Barry was insane o
otherwise. DR.. Sweeney gave it a
his opinion that Barry was insane.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-08-08
LAXDAL ELECTED.
STATE BOARD OF U. & S. LANDS
ELECTS LAND COMMISSIONER,

ELECTS LAND COMMISSIONER.
The state board of university and
school lands held a meeting late yes
terday afternoon. D. J. Laxdal was
elected commissioner for, the ensuing
term. The other appointments were
not made at yesterdays meeting, but
c. L. MerTick, the present efficient
deputy, will remain in that position,
with T. H. Poole and Walter; Brown
in the clerical department.
The board purchased $4,000 of state
university bonds and $1,400 of school
bonds. The sale of an additional 17O,-
600 acres of school and institution
lands in the middle counties was or
dered. This makes a total Offering OF
lands for sale of 23O, 900 acres.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-08-08
GET FRUIT FOR PRESERVING.

The berry seasons almost over.
George Gussner will have a few more
.consignments OF those big, luscioua
western raspberries and blackberries.
Step IN and leave your order.
Peaches, pears and pluns Of all va
rieties every Week-shipped In refrig-
orator cars-earefully selected and the
pick of the market every. week. Call
on Gnssf,er. Headquarters for every
thing good at the lowest figures.
Special prices on fruit fl quantities
Tor preserving
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-08-08
Will Be Hanged Friday.

Tacoma, Wash, Aug. s.-The state
supreme court has refused a. writ of
habeas corpus to Eben Boyce, the wife
murderer, and he probably will be
hanged Friday. The court held that
the Rand act was never in effect and
Boyce was properly sentenced under
the old law. >s'
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-08-08
King Edward Starts Friday.

London, Aug. 8s-King Edward,
Queen Alexandra, Princess Victoria
and Prince Nicholas Of Greece, who Is
the guest OF their majesties, will start
for Homburg Friday to attend the
funeral services Of the Empress Fred
erick, which are to be held next Sat
urday. s
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-08-08

In case of cough or Group give the
little n One Minute Cough Cure.
Then rest easy and have no fear. The
child will be all right in a little while it
never fails. Pleasant to take, always
safe, sure and almost instantaneous
in effect.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-08-08

Recuperation-There is not so much
in the ordinary vacation as there is in
a single bottle OF Hoods Sarsaparilla,
which refreshes the tired blood, sharp
n the dulled appetite, restores the
lost courage Take Hoods sarsapar-
lila this summer. "
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-08-08

@. Q. Buck, Beirne, Ark, says: /
was troubled with constipation until
I bought DeWitt's Little Early Risers.
Since then have been entirely cured III
my old complaint recommend
them.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-08-08
The Effect In Cleveland,

Cleveland, Aug. 8.-Labor leaders
here estimate that when President
Skaters general order goes into ef-
feet in this city from four to six thou
sand men will at once lay down their
tools. Should the. Federation of La
Dor become involved, it is said that
probably 10000 men would cease
work.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-08-08

The Forum asks itself II Fargo will
ever be a great city and then answers
s+yeas II Fargo-wfth Mayor John
Son--Was not already great.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-08-08

The Sargent County Teller defends
the North Dakota personal property
tax law against the attacks OF the De
LIaarnere MistIetoe and says that all
that Is necessary IS for the officers to
do their duty under the law.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-08-08

Eruptions, cuts, burns, scaids and
sores OF all kinds quickly healed by
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salye. Certain
cure for piles. Beware OF Counter
feits. Be sure You get the original
DeWitt's. Il
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-08-08

BIZ AZ. H. JEWELL.
THE DAILY TRIBUNE.

Published every afternoon, except Sun
cred BY carrier to all parts Of the city at
so cents per month, or Sc per year. The
daily sent to any address in the United
States and Canada. postage prepaid, 81
three months.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-08-08

James White Bryantsville, Ind,
says DeWitt,s Witch Hazel salye
healed running sores on both legs. He
had suffered SIX years. Doctors failed
~ help him. Get DeNitt,s. Accent
no limitations.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-08-08

Special Offering III Grain Bags,
Full 10 %. Grain Bags at $1,000
per hundred.
LUCAS & O'HARA.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-08-08

The WIeatland EagIe hopes that
Bailey FULLER can take a Joke.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-08-08

HooD's PILLS are the best cathartic
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-09-24

Among the high naval authorities OPP
posed to the superposed covered tuIret
system in baltleship construction is Mr..
Charles II. Cramp. who has submitted
TO Chief Constructor Bowles. of the Navy
Department. some apparently copclu-
sive reasons against the continuance of
this cumbersome form OF construction in
the ships OF the new Federal navy. Ad-
mual Bowles is original enough and in
dependent enough to think for himself
in regard to this all important question.
and when he shall find close agreement
between the experience OF naval officers
in action and the opinion of the leading
American shipbuilder his own broad in
telligence should suffice to solve the
problem.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-09-24
Western Maryland Railroad.

Taking effect June %, 1901.
Trains leave Hillen station, Baito. az follows
DAILY:
4 ~ m--Faat mail for N Il W, south 90 south
west, Glyndon, Westminster New WfndsoF
Onion bridge, MechauIcstown, Blue Ridge
HRgerstown, and except sunday, w ltams-
port. Z " h.
9.l5 m Pen-Mar Express (Pen-Mar only.
HOBS y. IN. Accom-. lor Emory Grove.
DAILY ExoHPT SUNDAY
Z. a. m.-Accom. for Gettysburg ~ "a
division, main line east of Emory Grove
also g u n b.
ii = m-Main Line. Shippensburs, Freder-
Ick, Emmitsburg and N &W RR Shenandoah
10 IL m-Accommodation for Gettysburg
points on q q III
II 80 Macon. for Emory Grove.
ID y ln-AccOm modau1On lor I'm ~ Grove
32'p. "a -Blue Mountain Express. (Parlor carl
also Frederick.
3s2 m-Express for York and d & II Div.
Vi p m-Expre6s for pointson main line weea
70 Cherry Run, Q and N 4 W roads
for points south.
100 p m-Express to Glyndon. Accom-. beyond
TO Union bridge.
b. 20 p M Accom-. for Alesia-
10 Macon or Union Bridge.
SUNDAYS:
Q IS q m-Accom for Union bridge q Hanover
% m-Accom for Union Bridge.
% m-Accommodation for Alesia.
Ticket and baggage office. Ill e. BALTIC street
All trains stop at Union, Pennsylvania ave
Fulton, Walbrook, North avenue) stations.
J. III. HOOD. O. n. B. h. GRIswoLD. o. P. A
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-09-24

AND now Senator Wellington. of Mary.
land. denies the correctness of the afro
cious expressions lately imputed to him
in the newspaper interviews. says the
Philadelphia Rero,a He admits his
enmiiy 20 President Mckinley, but none
the less expresses horror for the crime Of
his assassin. /, is a relief to think tina,
the State OF Maryland has been less dis.
honored than the people had been led to
believe; but it is none the less matter
OF establishment that Senator Wellington
should have let one unnecessary moment
elspse between accusation and denial.
The injury to his reputation will follow
him while he shall live.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-09-24

IT is one of the saddest commentaries
on our civilization that whatever it is car
ried among aboriginal and primitive peo-
piles il is demoralizing and deadly. II
is now reported that the Indian tribes
of the Yukon Valley are being swept
away by diseases which are the direct
result OF contact with the gold hunting
pioneers who have overrun their country.
The natives cannot Withstand the i'm.
pact OF our vices. Halt fed. unclean of
habit and ignorant OF any means of self
help or cure, they perish by thousands.
Il would seem to be destiny of these
simple races that. left to themselves,
have been enabled to withstand the rigors
of high northern ATTITUDES to perish utter
ly from the face OF the earth.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-09-24
NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS.

Attention Is called to the ordinance passed by
the Board of Aldermen, which says:
at shall not be lawful for any person or per
sons or body corporate, 10 empty or discharge;
or cause or allow to be emptied or discharge
occupied by them, him, or it. directly or lndi-
rectly to or upon any of the public streets OF the
city of Annapolis, any water or any huid OF
liquid matter whatever, except ra1nwater now
ing in its natural course; Pyovided, That this
section shall not apply to any street OF part OF
street which no public Sc wer has been laid"
Also, Section of the Code which says
ssIt shall moi be lawful for any person or per
sons to leave to be left in front OF thetr
stores or dwellings on any of the public streets,
lanes or alleys any box or boxes, bench OF
benches, barrel, hogshead, empty package OF
any movable obstruction after the closing OF
their stores dwellings nor on the sabbath
day"
The City Commissioner is instructed 10 strict
o. A. DUBOIS,
july SI-tf. Mayor.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-09-24
Baltimore, Chesapeake & LtaNtjtl.Eh

wATRRR AND LAu rsge-..
To Ocean City and all points ON tho Cho.,-,
peake Bay and Tributaries.
FOR HEALTH, PLEASURE and BUslNvss
Unexcelled facilities for both PRsseDgersSS
Close connection with the trunk lipe -,
road, tnsuring convenience 60 the trsvaI,
and the quick dispatch OF Ill fTeiEhts.
Fifteen commodtous and Handsomely st,..
out steamers. Comfortable state rHo,Ss
9ood Cuisine. Polite attendance.
Steamers cave piers 3, and AZ Light Him,
wharf. Baltimore. as follows:
RAILWAY DIvI5IoN.-Pier A. ala,
IN. daily, except Saturday and Sunday. Sm
y. m, Saturday only, for Claiborne and iS
termediate stations 10 Ocean City.
Freight received at pier 4 Light street DAN,
until 1880 p. m. No freight received on Suuiay.
slCHOPTAHK RIVER LINES m d,l,
except Sunday, for Esston, oxford Van
bridge and landings TO Dentona
WlCOMIC0 RIVER LINE.-b D n sH,
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday foi Nngs
Point. Deals lis and and landings 10 sRlishIy
EANTICoKE RIVER LINES pm Mon
lay, Wednesday and Friday for Deals Island
andlandngs TO Seaford. Del.
PIANKATANK RIVER LINE.-fpiet
8. p. M, Monday wednesday and Friday fot
landings on Milford Haven and PlRntkAtsnf
River to Freeport. Va.
GREAT wICoMICo. RIVER Linz pn
every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday fol
landings on Great Wicomico River blvd
Ing, DYmer>s, Indian and Antipois0n Creeks
70 Eubanks, Va; Saturday trip extending 10
Milford Haven.
steamers from South Street wharf;
POCOMOKE RIVER LINE.-bp .. m Tues.
day and Friday for Crisheld, TRnRier Island
Onancock and landings TO Poeomoke City and
Snow Hill.
MESSONGO RIVER LINE.-5p M, Mon.
day and Thursday for Ford's, CrisAeid, Tin
ney's 8, OnRncock, Chesconessex, Hunting
Greek and Aessongo.
-OCCOHANNOCK RIVER LINE.-b p. u
every Wednesday and sunday for Chrisnold
PungoteaRue Nandus and CooOhanDOct
Rivers
For schedules. maps and other infornsto
write to
t. a. J0YNEs, General superintendent
T. MURDOCH. General Passenger Agent,
Ill b. Bltimore St, Baltimore. Ni
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-09-24
AN ORDINANCE

Authorizing the authorities OF ST. johns College
10 place q cement foot pavement six feet In
width along the College property fronting on
College Avenue upon condition that the
hedge and fence are removed Immediately
upon laying said sidewalk
Bel established and ordained Dy the mayor
Counsellor and Aldermen of the City of An
uapolfs That when the new curb shall be sci
on college Avenue along the line of the property
Of ST Johns College. the authorities OF laid
College. be and they are hereby permitted %
place a cement foot-pavement six feet in width
from such curb along the College property front
ing on said Avenue In lieu of a brick pavement
of the usual width, upon condition that the
hedge and fence are removed Immediately upon
Iaying said sideN ak, and the place Where e {
hedge and fence now stand up to the Sidewalk
o be Immediately sodded or seeded 70 grass.
Approved June 10. 1901.
EDWIN A. SELDEWITZ, Mayor.
Test-PHIL. e 0RTER. Clerk.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-09-24
tlsAtFaFm House For Rent. G1Ai
Also Market Farms and Build
ing Lots For Sale.

The undersigned, owner, will rent the Farm
House and grounds OF the same py the Inohth,
on the farm situate on the shell road near the
CITY, adjoining the Davis and Combs property
Also will sell at private sale, Bn1Ad1h -
Lots fronting on the shell road-in any size
TO suit purchasers per front foot. VIII also sell
the lots in the rear of the property suitable ior
small truck farms, on bids. Inc properly -
in a quarter of a mile of the city limits, with
advantage of reservoir water that passes IN
front of the property. For turtner information
address,
l. e. cARLING,
s1A 1917 Argyle Avenue, baltimore, Md.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-09-24

THE unexpected delay in starting the
series of International races for the
American cup has sharpened public an.
ticipation and excitement over the con-
test. afforded an unusual opportunity for
putting the finishing touches upon both
of the contending yachts and practically
assured the perfection of all public and
private arrangements for the great stug-
gle.
For the first time in thirty years there
is feeling in American yachting cir
Giles OF intense respect for the sailing
qualities of the challenging yacht-a re-
spect in nowise lessened by the know
ledge that the challenger is substantially
a copy, with British amendments, of the
victor over Shamrock I'm 1899. 1t only
remains for the Columbia TO demonstrate
this week that a copy, however excellent,
is never quite so good as the model.