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Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-03-20
PLAN OF LAND SALE.
Detailes of the Plan for the Disposal
of Northern Pacific Lands,

J.
St. Paul, March 2O-Details of the
plan to dispose of some 100000 acres
of land grant belonging to the Northern
Pacific west of the Missouri river have
been disclosed. The proposition first
came from holders of preferred stock
that they give up their stock in exchange
for this land at par, thus taking up all
the unsold land of the company in the
territory indicated. Dividends on this
stock which amount to s4O,OOO,OOO, under
this proposition would cease, and this
is one of the strongest inducements held
out to the directors. The holders
secured their stock at about 80 and by
exchanging it for land at par would re-
alize at once profit of about SS,OOO,0OO
1t was learned tonight that this PROPOSE
tion is to be laid before the directors at a
meeting to be held this week and that it
will be accepted. Upon ratification the
stockholders will form syndicate and
will place the land on the market and
offer strong inducements to homeseekers
The land is in North Dakota, Montana
Idaho, Washington and Oregon.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-03-20
TO REDEEM WAR STAMPS
Treasury's Instructions for Carrying
r.. Reduction Into Effect.

Washington, March 20.-The treasury
officials are actively making preparations
to carry into effect the war revenue re-
duction act, which becomes operative
July l, 1901, and, with view to giving
the public all information on the subject
possible at this time, the Interal Revenue
Bureau today issued the following state
ment:
J. "All documentary and proprietary rev.
enue stamps in the hands of purchasers
on and after July l., 1901, will be re-
deemed by the government under the
provisions of the act of May 12, 1901.
Such stamps should be presented for
redemption by the owners thereof to the
collector of internal revenue from whom
they were purchased, who will supply
the applicant with necessary forms and
instructions for the preparation of his
claim. It is. probable that regulations
will be prepared and issued providing
for the redemption of imprinted docu-
mentary stamps without requiring the
destruction of the checks or drafts on
which they are imprinted"
The amount of stamps which probably
will be offered for redemption on and
after July l cannot be calculated with
any accuracy, but the officials most
familiar with the subject estimate that
of the classes of stamps for documents
checks, etc, from which the tax was
entirely removed, the redemptions may
aggregate s1,500,000, and possibly little
less. This estimate is based upon the
assumption that the public will have or
hand July one months supply.
The articles upon which the tax was
reduced represents very much larger
sum, but in these cases the redemption
will be in the nature of an exchange
although the stamps, like the others
probably will be redeemed in cash, but
other stamps, made to conform to the
reduction in the rate of tax, will be i'm
mediately issued, SO that the net loss tx
the government will not be very large
On the basis of users having month
supply of stamps on hand July l, 1901
it is estimated that the redemptions viii
approximate the following amounts
Checks and drafts 100000; documents
100000; proprietary, 100000; tobaccs
and snuff, s3,5Oo,O00; cigars and cigar
cites, s2,000,000; beer, 100000; total
| 100000
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-03-20
HAY WILL RESIGN.

Young Hay Will Resign His South
African Post-Many Applications for
Appointment.
Washington, March 2O.-United States
Consul Adelbert Hay has arrived here
and expressed the intention of resigning
the Pretoria post on account of the in
creased cost of living there since the
outbreak of the Boer war, and the fact
that he accepted the place to meet an
emergency which has passed. There is
a number of applications for the place,
but the president will be in no hurry to
name his successor, as the appointment
carries with it recognition of British
sovereignty in the Transvaal and ofici-
ally determines the death of the Boer
republic.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-03-20
CONDITIONS BET TER
Judge TAFT Reports, Improved Condi-
tions in Philippine Islands and
Order in Sight.
Number of Civil Organizations Have
Been Effected and Others Are
r E4gN&,i
in Prospect. :5s=s
Members of the, Commits sion Report q
Warm Greeting From Various
j. Islands. sS33 533.ss8 $8sS

Washington, March Judge Taft
Of the Philippine comm ission cabled to-
day from Hoilo March 70; B; 8 have
organized Tayadas, Romblon, smaller:
islands, and Masbate, including Tiaco
and Burias. We visited Marin Duque
and Initiated the organization Of nuni-
cipalities there, and will organize the
province before our return. Receptions
were most enthusiastic. After visiting
Negros we shall 60 to- Jolo and Mindano,
returning shall organize Iloilo, Capiz
Antique, Cebu, Bohol, Leyte, Zambanga
and Misamis. There is a marked inn
provement in the general situation"
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-03-20
MAY STOP sPoTTIN q.
Methods of State Enforcement League
May Undergo Radical Change.

May Undergo a Radical Change.
= Grand Forks, NJ D., March 2O.-The
officials Of the state enforcement league
are preparing for their annual meeting,
which is to be held in Fargo on the 18th
inst. Reduced rates have been secured
on the railroads.. There IS considerable
curiosity as to what the result of tho
meeting will be. The meeting here a
year ago was marked by great enthusi-
asm, many new members were gained
and funds llberally subscribed. The
work of ferreting out blind pigs was b.
ing pushed with vigor, and the leagues
attorneys had cases in progress all over
the state. This year the conditions
changed. The Lindelie episode has had
depressing effect, and while there are
different opinions as to the extent, if
any, to which Mr.. Lindelie profited by
the funds collected from blind piggers,
there is very general opinion that the
Irregularities connected with this branch
of the work have been at least inju-
dicious. The league has, in consequence,
lost,a good deal of it's popularity.
The present secretary, r. Fl. Bosard,
Junior member of the law firm of Bo-
sard & Bosard, is Mr.. Lindelies success
sor only so far as the clerical work of
the position is concerned. Mr.. Lindelie
in addition to this work, acted as chief
of a detective bureau; and employed
spoilers to secure evidence. Since his
resignation this part OF the work has
been dropped, and there are now no
league detectives at work in the state.
One reason for the suspension of work
along this line is the difficulty of secur-
ing a trustworthy man to take hold of
it. The position is one which would be
sought after by but few people who care
for their own reputation, as, no matter
how unselfish and earnest the incumbent
may be, the position carries with it an
odor of suspicion, the public being ready
to assume that all spoilers, whether
chief or subordinate, will bear watching.
There is some doubt as to whether it
| will be considered advisable to revive
the '"spotter" feature. If this is not
done an effort will undoubtedly be made
to stimulate local interest in the various
towns and villages, and endeavor to Sc
cure the enforcement of the law by an
appeal to the law-abiding sentiment of
the state.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-03-20

A Russian military paper tells Of
a lieutenant who overheard sergeant
giving a recruit a short lecture upon
his duties. s"The military service" I"
said the sergeant, requires little pray
er to God and strict attention to the
orders of a superior" Somewhat as
tonished at this singular definition of
military duty, the officer ventured to
ask the sergeant for his authority,
whereupon the sergeant produced an
ancient volume containing the follow
ing: ''The military duty requires lit
tie; prayer to God, and strict attention
to the orders of a superior. r.'-Army
and Navy Journal.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-03-20
NEW CREAMERIES.

Importance and Advantages of Cream.
cries Doming to Be Realized in
North Dakota.
A new creamery will be located near
the Judson station on the Northern
Pacific, few miles east of New Salem.
Another creamery is being established
south of Glenullin at Zacher's. The
creamery, which is nearly completed at
Glenullin makes three new ones this
spring in Morton county.
The farmers in the vicinity of Mann
haven, Mercer county, are trying to
make arrangements for the establish
ment of creamery at that point and a
meeting to close the arrangements will
be held shortly.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-03-20
ENGLISH, MONARCHs.
Death Often Unkfnd In the Manner
of Their Taking or. e.' ~

Death Often Unkind In the Manner
of Their Taking or. .'.a%
Of the monarchs who have reigned
over England since the days Of the
Norman conquest nearly one e-quarter of
the number have met violent death.
William l was killed by fall from
his horse, William II was shot while
hunting, whether by accident or de-
sign is still one Of the unsolved prob
lens of history; Richard I was killed
by a shaft from a crossbow while
besieging the city Of Chaluz, in France;
Richard II was murdered in Pontefract
castle, Edward II was murdered in
Berkley castle, and Edward V In the
Tower Of London, Richard III was
killed on the battlefield of Bosworth
and Charles had his head cut off in
London i. $3s% K ,z5f i Ss .s;s ~ H..
Elizabeth's death was hastened by
remorse that she had ordered the ex-
ecution Of Essex, and her sister Mary
sickened and died soon after the loss
Of Calais, declaring that the name Of
the city would be found after death
written on her heart. The death Of
Edward HIS son, the Black Prince,
caused the aged monarch to die Of
grief. So; after the loss of his son
in the White Ship, Henry was never
seen to smile again and lived only a
short time. Henry VI and George III
were insane during the latter years
Of their reigns and finally died from
what in$these days would be called
paresis. Charles ii, Henry VIII, Ed
ward IV and George IV hastened their
deaths by the dissipated and sensual
lives they lived. Only two monarchs
died of that great national scourge,
consumption; /; they were Edward VI
and Henry VII. Queen Anne's death
was due as much as anything else
to overfeeding. Only two smonarchs,
Henry VI and George III. died after
long illnesses. $Ss
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-03-20
now rags !. w ! Z eur ont.

1t costs money to fly even two small
fags every day in the year The two
small ones on the east and west fronts
sof the capitol, each about three yards
long, which Is small for such an I'M
naense structure as the capitol, fray out
ssc fast that Il costs 81 a year. to re-
place them hey are darned every
day and on windy days probably two
on three times. Even with all these
econ omies 500 worth Of fine wool
floats OH into the air In such dne parti-
8cles that never a trace OF IL can be
found even at the foot off the tive nag
ataffs Pittshnrg Disnat tch
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-03-20
C0NVICTS OVERCOME
Warden Tomlinson and Guards Over
come the Obstreperous Michi-
gan Convicts.
Several Of the Latter Are Injured in
the Melee-How to Punish
the Men.

Leavenworth, March 20. - Warden
Tomlinson's victory over the convict
miners WAS not bloodless. When he
descended with armed guards the con.
victs made a rush for the cage. The
guards fired volley when the convicts
ret1eated to the dark recesses. Ralph
Clark, highway robber, was shot in the
elbow; Alfred Hatfield was shot in the
leg. Coy. Stanley and the warden arc
in consultation this morning regarding
punishment.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-03-20
A6TRANGE&3L-Ak AXE.
The Pecrslinrities Of a Body Of Water
w $ $E555 InAustrafia. 5 = q q 31ii5i$5${


y" #s$ In Australia. :asssS g5 "a;
Lake George is situated about four
miles from the railway station5at Bun:
gendore, Australia, and has for many,
years engaged the attention OF scien-
tidc men by reason Of the singular and
inexplicable phenomena connected with
it. The estimates Of its size. vary con-
siderably according to circums mstances,
but when moderately full about 20 by
z miles will be found tolerably correct.
At either end the land is fully 100 feet
above the highest recorded surface of
the lake, which possesses no known
outlet, although it is fed by numerous
mountain creeks. l. y Y My $& '.ls Il #
The lake was discovered by a bush
man in 1920 and was known to the
blacks as the s'big water" 1t was then
supposed to form the source Of a river
having its mouth on the south coast,
but subsequent visitors were much
perplexed at the. manner in which the
blacks avoided the lake, of which they
appeared to entertain d superstitious
dread, one aged aboriginal stating she
had seen it all covered with trees, an
other explaining that the whole Of the
water sunk through the bottom and
disappeared, while others remembered
the lake only as a series Of small
ponds. . ! ... =.
During the following 20 years con-
siderable variations were noted in the
depth and extent Of the lake. In 1S41
the lake became partially dried up, the
moist portions being simply grassy
swamps. j A few months later large
numbers of sheep were pastured in the
bed Of the lake, but fresh water had to
be carted. for the use of the shepherds,
that Of the lake being too salt for hu-
man consumption. The place remained
more or less dry until 1852, the year Of
. the great floods in that part Of the col
ony, when it again became filled, with
an average depth of, nine feet. Since
then the surface level of the lake has
varied considerably, but tie bed has
never been so dry as in former years.
There are indications that many bun
dreds of years ago the lake covered q
far larger area than any yet recorded
remains of trees over 100 years old be-
ing found in spots formerly under wa
ter. The saline character Of the lake is
the more remarkable by reason Of its
being fed bytpure and sparkling fresh
water streams ~sr:,s, ~. - =, .:.-
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-03-20
MIMIC SCORCHED.
Fire Destroys Number of Business
Establishments in the Walsh County
Torun

Fire Destroys a Number of Business
Establishments in the Walsh County
Town.
Mimic, March 2O.-Fire broke out in
the American hotel, and before the
flames were under control seven build
ings had been burned, with practically
all the contents. In the American hotel
where the fire started from some un-
known cause. fourteen roomers had a
narrow. escape and lost all their belong
ings. One man, Wense1 Kahotek, re-
turned to his room for some of his be-
longings, and was forced to leap from a
second story window to escape. He was
quite badly hurt, but his injuries have
proved to be less serious than was at
first feared when it was thought that
they would prove fatal.
The citizens of Mimic turned out en-
masse and fought :heroically to save
their town, and this fact alone is re-
sponsible for checking the flames. The
greater number of the losses are fairly
we'll covered by insurance. Following is
a list of the losses and insurance.:
y American hotel, owned by Huggard,
loss 81 600; insurance, $500. ,:.,.
Fourteen roomers lost all their person
al effects. ,..S& % -
+ R. w. DuVall, harnessmaker, building
ST. 200: stock, s250o, insurance, Sl,500.
Chas. Thorpe, household effects, $500,
uninsured. eS.5 ...@ {, n s5$* es5 :: ~
, John Rolczynski, butcher, $500, in
surance, 81 300. . 1S S & },
Joseph Pisek, tailor, 81 400, insurance
$500. 1 *.5$
Frank OConnor, residence and cigar
stock, $3.50, insurance, SOC. sss It'll
Wirkus & Kline, building, $500,
insurance, 500. &ss,es:, i, ,.fE
Peter Rose, confe ectioner, loss $500. in
surance, $3.50. Ia = E= <
John Sdrafka, general merchant, car
$4,000 stock. 4 No goads burned but
considerable damage BY removal. In
Isured. ~. s2 " u. "a
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-03-20
A Precaufion.

! Husband fgoing to his rich uncle's
funerall-Put a couple of large hand
kerchiefs into my pocket, dear. The
old gentleman promised to leave me
f1o, 900, and I shall want to shed some
appropriate tears.
VI Wife But suppose when the will is
read you find he hasn't left You any
thing r ,a{ s,2 &ss J Il.
E HusbandIn that case you had bet
ter put in three. london Fun.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-03-20
Dude of TITO.

{ 81 From q newspaper printed in the
year ITO is the following description
OF 9 dandy: "a few days ago a mac
aroni made his appearance in the as
sembly rooms at Whitehaven, dressed
in 9 mixed silk coat, pink satin waist
coat and breeches, covered with an
elegant silk net, white silk stockings
with pink clocks, pink satin shoes and
large pearl buttons; q mushroom col
ored stock, covered with fine point
lace: hair dressed remarkably high and
stuck full Of pearl pins. Z 8IS. :E.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-03-20
I Gates ef the Land oil Promise.

II I No one can watch load OF imui-
grants land without being struck by
the astonishing signs OF hope and con-
shdence about them all There has
never been any exaggeration Of this.
I Incredible as 1t may seem to one who
knows how grim IS the struggle for
life among the masses In America, It
lis evident that this is still the land OF
promise to the poor of Europe scrib-
ner's.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-03-20
Race Is OF Z

New York, March q. 1.-The attempt to
arrange a match race between John;.I !.
Scannens S Abbott Thomas and Lawson's
Boraima for s5o.oo0 a side failed today.
a dispute Regarding the number Of
heats caused the hitch ss2
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-03-20
The Happ,y !, Medium i

"a clergyman relates that q worthy
& &Irishman with an impe ediment in his
speech brought him q child to be bap-
tized. While making q record ofSit he
!: was in some doubt as to the correct
spelling Of the family name given to
him and asked the man how he wrote
it. So ts55s 1555
H. n Indeed and 7 don't write at all, I,
was the reply
just want to know 4 said Father
Boyle neither the name is Me- cGrath'
or Iagrath' neither the second part
sof 1t lis spelled with d big sGe ei' or a lit
tie 81 Z III
After scratc thing his head hopelessly
the puzzled parent saw his way out of
the difficulty Veil, father Just spell
i IL wild q midd lin sized sg. q, change.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-03-20
ROYALTIES Arrive.

Gibraltar, March 20.-The royal steam
er Ophir with the duke and duchess of
Cornwall aboard en- route from Australia
to Canada arrived today. Elaborate
ceremonies will be held in their honor
here.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-03-20
Fire Los S.

Kenova, W, Va. March 20,-The Grand
hotel burned at o'clock this morning,
guests having narrow escapes. At the
same hour Davis & Lemons planning mill
on the outskirts of the town was de-
stroyed. The aggregate loss is s75,o 600.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-03-20
+ To Assassinate the Gear,

Berlin. March 20.-The Tageblatt has
correspondence from St. Petersburg
that two plots to assasslnate the czar
have been discovered there. as5J.,
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-03-20
ARE QUIET.

Railway Situation Quiet and No Fur
ther Hostile Actior.
Pekin, March 2O.-A dispatch from
Iien Tsin says reinforcements have ar
rived for the British troops. The rail
way situation is quiet. No attempt is
being made to continue the work which
provoked the hostile action of Russia.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-03-20
Military. Appointments. !.

Washing ton March 20 90 s The prasi
dent has appointed 30 col tract surgeons,
la first lieutenants Of cavalry and g ofS
infantry
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-03-20
MORE RUMORS.
Reported Exchange of Shots Between
Russians and English Not Credited. #%

London, March 20. - Government
officials today betray some anxiety over
unfavorable reports from Tien Tsin. A
stock exchange rumor which lacks con-
firmation says the Russians and English
have fred at each other. This is not be-
lieved.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-03-20
1t Won't Roll OF.

The egg of the guillemot is one Of
the most peculiar and furnishes an
admirable example Of the way in
which nature provides for the condi-
tons of life. -,%
y This bird is found on the coast, and
the eggs are usually laid on the bare
edges Of high, rocks, from which posi-
ton any ordinary specimen OF the egg
would probably roll off. y.
i But the guinemot's egg won't do
this. It has been fashioned by nature
to stop on, The egg is nearly conical
in shape bread ut the base and sharp
at the point. SO that it will only. roll
In q circle. sEs VI :4:8e55 ssE
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-03-20
:LnlclSF.

s Blinks- Luck mar, that fellow
Jones. I
inks don't I see: how You make it,
5s 3 hy, he took 4 out b life in-
sllraraee policy for EE1 ,oe1tt, and died six
days before the COMPANY failed Ex-
change.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-03-20
J letting , 'Mln 4 Deyn b !, I, ~ 7 Ea.sy, I, m, I,

Roberts ave You heard any thing
about Thomp psonss affairs since the fail
ure? SY hen does he expect TO resume?
Peters ust as soon MS the credi tors
become I'econc cited to the fact that they
won't get q cen Harlem Life.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-03-20
STRIKERS.

DOCK STRIKERS and Cavalry Come To-
gether at Marseilles.
Marseilles, March 20-Dock strikers
and sympathizers clashed with the mil
itary this morning. Many were wounded
among the strikers, who attempted to
stop work, and the cavalry charged, u.s.
ing swords.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-03-20
SHOT.

Boys Convicted Of Wrecking a Train
Executed Near Capetown.
Capetown, March 2O.-Three boys con-
victed of wrecking a train were shot to
death yesterday at Deaar A large
crowd witnessed the shooting. They
met death coolly.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-03-20
NO RESULT.
Republican Caucus In Nebraska Takes
76 Ballots Without Result.

Lincoln, March 20.-The republican
caucus adjourned at o'clock this morn
ing after taking rs ballots for the long
term senatorship without any result.
They resume tonight.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-03-20
Better si'han Making 81 N, ii 4.

better Than Making d.
Just before Bad mum
prison he bought d set of
3 paid for IN Install limo d IS. I. ASS
sssY hat did he do that FOR I.
He said II would max .sssii
4 shem shorter. z hicago TldbIltis.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-03-20

The FIRST street lighting ID this conn
try was doI,e IL New York IN z6a7
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-03-20

The largest sponge ever sent to mar
ket was from the AZ dsstterranean. Il
was ten feet Ia unserenee and
three ia diameter.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-03-20

Some Polynesian languages have on
~ seven sconsonants.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-03-20

# The ancient Mexi cans had d year of
18 months of 20 days each. @