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Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-11-07
ENFORCING THE PROHIBITION
LAW.

If all editors of the state would take
the stand for the enforcement of the
prohibition law in their own locali-
ties that is taken by the Glenullin Ad-
vocate, instead of pointing to the Lack
of enforcement of the law in other
localities as a reason for fall
ure to enforce the law in
their own cities and towns. there is
no question but the prohibition law
would be better enforced. The Tri-
bune has always commended that it is
difficult to enforce the prohibition law,
where, first, there is not a healthy
sentiment in favor of the enforcement
of the law, and second, there is not
the cooperation of the local officials
with the law enforcing sentiment.
The editor of the Glenullin Advocate
is to be commended for his bold stand
against the violation of the law in that
locality. But because there is not
strict enforcement of the law at Glen
ullin, or at Mandan, OF in any other
town, is no argument against the en-
forcement of the law in Bismarck. or
in any city in which there is a healthy
public sentiment in favor of enforcing
the law and where the local authori-
ties see their duty in the plain letter
of the law, and perform it. 49, T.:
There is a healthy sentiment in Bis
marck against the violation of the
liquor law, and that sentiment, with
the work done by the local authoritiess,
has brought about the enforcement OF
the law. The sentiment for the en-
forcement of the law has grown and is
growing. When it was found impos-
sible to regulate the liquor traffic in
the city, a very large majority Of the
people Of the city spoke for the clos
ing of all places where liquor was sold
and the enforcement of. the law. The
people of Bismarck, the Tribune be-
lieves, feel themselves conscious of the
performance OF their duty when they
look to the enforcement of the law ID
this city, and when they give the city
good. government.
The sentiment for the enforcement
OF the law is spreading, and it is be-
lieved local sentiment In the district
will result finally in the enforcement
of the law west of the river. It is
understood that there is a move on
foot to close up resorts where there is
illegal sale of liquor in progress. When
local sentiment has developed and
applies to the attorney general for re-
lief, there is no doubt that official will
take the same steps toward the en-
forcement of the law that have been
taken in Bismarck. BID
IF other communities in this district
are of such a nature as the opponents
of the enforcement of the law in this
city would have us believe, it is a mat
ter of congratulation that this city Is
orderly and law abiding. that the con-
ditions complained of elsewhere do not
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-11-07
OIL STRIKES

MONTANA EXCITED OVER Dis
COvERY OF OIL DEPOSITS, SIM
liar TO THOSE IN THIS STATE.
Great excitement is reported in the
Ignite coal region Of Montana over
the discovery of oil, and thousands of
acres of coal lands are being sold to
SPECTATORS, who will bore for oil
wells. The land in Montana is SINH
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-11-07

lar to that in this static where. deposits
Of Ignite coal occur, and there is the
same deposit Of oil here, although
sufficient boring has not been done yet
to develop the wells. Along the Mis-
souri, river, in the coal fields, surface
indications of oil have been seen for
many years. North of Washburn
there is a thick scum of oil to be OBJ
served on some, of the spring lakes,
where the oil has been brought up
with the water from below. In fact,
wherever there occurs such immense
deposits Of Ignite, as there are in this
state it is a. reasonable. s%upposition
that oil will be discovered, although it
requires a considerable expense for
boring into the earth. There are now
several outfits engaged in boring for
Oil, both north of Bismarck, in the
coal fields about Washburn and in.
other Ignite fields. In the extreme
western part of the state experiments
have been in progress for some time, to
determine the likeliest place to bore
for oil. With the progress of these
experiments oil strikes may be re-
ported at any time. T.
The oil in the Ignite coal fields is
probably Of a crude nature, and low
grade but would be immensely valu-
able notwithstanding. It would revo-
lutionize the fuel problem through the
west, and create an excitement little
less than a discovery of gold.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-11-07
Harpers Ferry,

HarpersE Ferry was named after
Robert Harper, an architect ana min
builder born in 1703 ID the town of.
Oxford, England. He came to Amer
lea IN f7S5 with his brother Joseph
and located in Philadeiphia, where for
g time ne prospered bnt. falling later.
concluded 70 Join the Friends of Lon
douia county w. fSn routs 10 Ills new
home he came upon the gap In the
bi'ie Ridge mountains, whsrs De made
his horne.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-11-07
$500 TO BUFFALO PAN-AMERICAN
d AND RETURN s6. no b.

VIA the Nickel Plate road, Tuesdays.
Thursdays Thu and Saturdays, with limit
Of FIVE days from date Of sale, good in
coaches only; Is day tickets at $500
Tor the round trip and 20 day tickets
$1,000 for round trip, good ID sleep
ing cars. Three through daily trains.
For particulars and Pan-American
folder OF buildings and grounds ad-
dress John z. Callahan, General Agent.
III Adams street. Chicago.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-08-22
All Wheat, No ChaR.

He who submits is not subdued.
"The poor always with you" is not
q promise.
Your promotion cannot be measured
by your locomotion.
The family can only be saved by a
family religion.
He who compounds with the devil
is likely to be impounded by him.
We are all inclined to watch Christ
while He works and sleep while He
watches.
The majesty of man cannot be
measured till he is seen standing in
. magnificent minority.-Ram's Horn.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-08-22
WRITER
CORRESPONDENTS or
REPORTERS

Wanted everywhere. Stories. news,
ideas, poems. illustrated articles,
advance news, drawings, photo
graphs, unique articles, ETC., etc
purchased. Articles revised and pre-.
pared for publication. Books pub.
lished. Send for particulars and
full information before sending ar.
ticles.
The Bulletin Press Association,
New York.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-08-22
An Absurd Rivalry.

"When I started out in life ! didn't
have q dollar to my name" said The
man who boasts.
"That's nothing" answered the 50.
tirical friend, "when l started out
1idn't even have all Of my name II
was several weeks before ! was chris
tened."-Washington Star.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-08-22
EnOugh to XIII.

Doctor-I see what the matter u
It's dyspepsia. All you have to doisw
laugh heartily before and after e~'
meal. ,......
Mrs. Binks-Impossible. I get tAer
myself, and wash the dishes.-N' 4
Weekly.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-08-22
The Difference.

Mrs. Throop (timidly)-But mn ;
poker an awfully wicked, gamoin'
game? S,
Mrs. McDon ough Street-Oh' pu' w
are not going to play it for none!
only for a $50 Tiffany vawse as prl''
Brooklyn Eagle.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-08-22
4 NeWa Agency.

Mr., House-It doesn't seem to m'
that our new cook is a great success
Mrs. House-Not as cook, gran,
you; but she has lived in nearly haH
the families in town and her converse
ton is so entertaining!-Bos'S
Transeript.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-08-22
Wise Beyond His Years.

Young Cheekleigh-Sir, I wish to
marry your daughter.
Old Gotrox--But she is only o
schoolgirl of ~.
II am aware of that, sir; but I
came early to avoid the rush."-Chi.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-08-22
His Taste Has Changed.

Mrs. Benham-You used to 80
that I was the apple of your eye
Benham-Well, what of it? a..
Mrs. Benham-Nothing; excep. ", ~,
you don't seem to care as mueh -
fruit as you once did.-Town lop''
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-08-22
Cheap Music.

Fair Customer-IIave you a piece
called Me Moonlight Sonata?"
Clerk--Yes, madam - "Besthoven's
Moonlight Sonata" Here it is.
"Whst is the price,"
.'NOnly 20 cents"
"Oh, that's too cheap. Show me
something bettrr."-N. Y. Weekly.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-08-22
CulinRrY.

"There are only two kinds Of
cooks"
"For instance?"
"Those that can't cook and will
cook-and those that can cook and
won't"-Chicago Record-Herald.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-08-22
.Yrhe stns Of the Father," Etc.

Tommy (studying his lesson)-l
say, pa, where does the Merrimac rs
and into what sea does it empty?
Pei don't know, my son.
Tommy-You don't know, eh? And
tomorrow the teacher will lick me Cd
account Of your ignorance.-Harsa
Life.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-08-22
Th Oughtful.

Charley" said the affectiona'e ~
tie wifs, didn't you tell me those o!@
chips cost a dollar apiece"
"Yes."
"Well, here's q whole box full OF al
solors that I bought at the bargain
Sounter for rs cents."-Harlem Life
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-08-22
ORIGIN 81 the Feud.

"DeacOn rassrip and Deacon Hay.
rake don't seem to be on speaking
terms"
"No; You see, Deacon Hayrake
prayed for rain when Deacon Pass.
nip's hay was down!'-San Francisco
Bulletin. r"i
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-08-22
IL lN and SIN OHss
Vonr @ / Iife awsy

You can be cured Of any form Of TOBACCO ,r,d ui,
easily, be made well, strong. magnetic, ~IS W
new life and vigor by taking HO.IOIs ~
that makes weak men strong. May M
ten pounds In ten days. over 0C4' ~
cured. All druggists. Cure guarantee; SO o IN
let and advice FREE. Address 81 80
RE1RDY CO., Chicago or New fosA
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-08-22
Nntlment.

I love the nag-the noble nag,
Fair emblem Of the free;
And neat to that the cold-wave flag
Is the nag ! long to see.
-Washington Star.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-08-22
His Economic Difficulty

"Did you ever notice how Wabsley
hestitates and seems to grope for the
right expression whom he is talldng?"
"Yes; his supply of words is never
equal to his demand."-Chicago Trib
une.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-08-22

From the beginning Of things, II seems,
, Woman insisted on having her way:
But something's wrong II she only talks,
When she has something to say.
I Chicago Daily News.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-08-22
The Siru to Petter. After

The man who tries is a man to pratpe-
But wait a moment. walt
The man Who does is the man. my son,
For you to emulate.
Chicago Record Herald.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-08-22

I'm glad I wasn't born rich. Just
tink Of havin' ter 60 around dressed
like dat kid."-N. Y. journal.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-08-22
The Tramp's Epitaph.

Beneath this stone. forever hid.
There rests a lifelong prowler
The only work he ever did
Was when he worked the growlsr.
Judge.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-08-22

JssT BEFORE THE QUARREL.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-08-22
Topsy-tuPly.

That's favorite attitude of th small,
boy. And in this again ~the dild ;s
the father Of the man" The mn does
not essay to walk through life on his
hands, but he creates for himsela l;na
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1901-05-25
THB COURIER

completely quenches that OF his mild
toned wife. But l know as [ walk home
IN the light lacy shadows of the young
elm sprays, who has read the message
OF May time in the ''old country" and
the new. No spring tide but shall bring
her-the brave Swedish mother, with
her blue eyes looking out from the head
shawl Of her fatherland as she walks
through the moonlight Of memory, hang
ing baskets for Wendla.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1901-05-25

When the Toledo plan Of church con-
solidation, according to the suggestion
Of this religious organ, takes place there
will be cause for rejoicing. When the
time comes there will be much less OF
disputation on the non-essentials which
divide the different sects and more har.
mony en- matters Of great import, for the
promotion Of which all churches are or
ganized. People will go in greater num-
bers to sit in the sanctuaries to listen to
the expounding of the good old gospel,
for the expounder will be man who
will not have to live on potato parings
and rie plant and be pulling greens to
sell when he ehould be in his study COM
muning with his Maker and the great
masters Of thought. Congregations can
then hear preaching that is preaching,
for there will be suitable rewards for
talented preachers who do the preach
ing. There will be a large central
church with high grade choir and at
tractive surroundings. There will be
vast crowds which will increase and
grow. because folks like to be seen where
there is plenty OF company. 1t will be
so much more popular to worship then.
There is no inspiration in small COO
gregation, while there is in large one.
Let the syndicate plan be tried. One
"Long Tom" gun bombarding the
breastworks Of satan will do more dam
age than dozen little popguns-Fre-
mont Tribune.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1901-05-25

am obliged, it seems. to get up one OF
these sophorofc illusions to strike
sparks from you. II reminds me OF the
steel hammer which hits the powder;
it is not the metal which contains the
fire, but it seems to be necessary to the
action. With increasing devotion.
ELEANOR.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1901-05-25

the music lovers OF southeast Nebraska
copgregste to hear good things.
One OF the most notable events Of this
enterprising city was the production Of
the opera, "rhe Isle Of Tsaboni," the
director, Mr.. e. L. Fulton. being also
the author of the new piece. The fret
production was given about month
ago. and number of Lincoln musicians
who we're present speak we'll Of the new
opera. The performance will be repeat
ed on the evening Of May 3Oth.
TIE scene at the opera is laid on a
cannibal leland, where there are several
interrupted feasts and plenty Of ro-
nance. The comedy parts are taken by
two American tramps who are stranded
on the island. While there is much
opportunity for individual work in the
score, the strong feature Of the new
opera is the chorus.
Nebraska musicians may we'll be
proud OF little city like Pawnee, where
good music is produced. and where good
music is also written.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1901-05-25

wANTED-TRUSTwORT MEN AND wO-
men to travel and advertise for old established
house of solid financial standing. Salary $3.50 a
year and expenses all payable in cash. No can
wasting required. Give references and enclose
self-addressed stamped envelope. Address Man
ager, $50 CaxtOn Bldg, Chicago.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1901-05-25
MAY BASKETS.
KATHARINE MELICK.l
For The Courier.

This one is Of lilac and white crepe
paper, with dried violets hanging over
the edge. 1t has twist Of the white
for a handle. There were ten OF them,
and they were hung very quietly with
out any knocks or rings. But they
were not hung by the hands that made
them.
1t was small. bent woman with
black shawl over her white hair. who
went softly from door to door in the
soft May twilight that was Pickering
into moonlight. Fingers that trembled
with sorrow and pain put every one of
the ten just where Wendla's dead fingers
would have hung it. They were for
Wendla, whose flaxen head was covered
over out there Oh the hillside. seven
days ago. and whose sad.eyed Swedish
mother would have it no other way.
"When l first fought of dem, must
call out loud. l can not keep still. l
can see her sit on de bed to make dem.
But after while know it is something l
can do for her."
"MiEe shall be kept, always, for little
Wendla," l tried to say. "You are sure
she meant it for met"
"Oh yes. She have said the names
to me many times"
Then while the mother hid her face,
ard while l thanked heaven for the
tears that eased q heart too near break
lug l looked out over the terrace. at the
six blue-eyed Rudeens, tumbling in
their hammock. and tried to shut out
the picture of the one eve lamb sacri-
feed. Sti l cav that vision OF the
child Wendla. dragged at the hoofs of
terrified horse to her death, and the
hawthorne on the terrace sending its
breath through the empty rooms, made
Ii faint"
II have done my work today" said
Wendla's mother. 81 can not do noting
before. l can only wish to 60 wild
Wendla."
But when I gad'er de lilac an de
violet, an de red hickory bud, l fin also
dose small green lurch leaf. an de pine
dat grow in Sweden. Den l remember
how many times have Teen under
dose large trees in d. old country, an
fought If Emil can live long wild me. l
can not never be sorrowful. So l re-
member he is here"
But it is when have carried de bas.
kets, know some more. Because one
shall 60 to house dat have never been
any shildren, never, to be remembered
in dat house. have more left dan she
have. An one must 60 to house dat
have many shildren-more dan de
mod'er can know to keep. She mus be
help. So l come home and work.
A picture of Emil comes before one
stolid, discordant Emil, whose color
scheme Of rose pink and auburn 90
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1901-05-25
The Forest Trees Of the Plains.

On the great plains OF the middle
United States, stretching in a broad
belt, 800 to 400 miles wide, nearly 1000
miles, from Texas to the Saskatchewan,
with the one hundredsh meridian ap-
proximately in its centre. there are
many more species of trees than is COM
monty supposed. In it's central portion,
crossed by the Republican, Platte and
Niobrara rivers, there are between sixty
and seventy different kinds. and while
this number is somewhat reduced as we
60 northward, it is somewhat increased
in going southwark.
In this central portion the trees are
found as belts along the margins OF the
streams; these belts being wider as We
60 down the streams, and mario yer and
narrower as We 60 up, until finally they
disappear altogether. Along the east
ern edge Of the plains the eastern forest
trees have come up the streams in con-
siderable numbers, while along the west.
ern margin some species have crept
down from the Rocky Mountain forests.
Among the eastern trees are the com.
mon Red Cedar, half dozen arboreous
willows, one Cottonwood, Eastwood,
three Films. blackberry, Mulberry. three
Ashes, Wild Apple. four Hawthorne,
Juneberry. Wild Black Cherry, Choke.
Cherry, Wild Plum, Kentucky Coffee
tree, Honey Locust, Sycamore, Silver
Maple, Box Elder, Black Walnut, But
Gernut, five Hickories, nine or ten Oaks.
Ironwood, and few others of less i'm
portance. These have pushed out from
the eastern forests which have worked
their way westward along the Missouri
river and its tributaries, and observa-
tions made by the writer during the
past sixteen years show that many if
not all of them are still pushing up the
streams. and taking possession Of ground
which until very recently they had not
previously occupied. In other words,
the natural forests are still spreading
where the conditions due to the occupa-
ton Of the country by man are not so
unfavorable as to overcome this ten
dency.
On the westerly side of the plains
there is also an encroach ment of certain
mountain species. as the Bull Pine,
western Red Cedar. four species of Cot.
tonwood, Buffalo Berry, Maple and
two Birches. The mountain trees do
not 80 readily come down upon the
plains as the eastern species push up
ward. The reason for this is not easy
to make out. 1t seems reasonable to
assume that the distribution down the
great slope from the moutains, with the
stream current. and in the general
direction of the prevailing winds, is
more easily accomplished than up the
slope, against the stream currents and
against the general wind direction, and
yet the fact remains that more than six
times as many of the eastern than Of
the western species have entered this
portion OF the plains. 1t must indicate
that the conditions on the plains are
more nearly like those prevailing in the
eastern forests than in the Rocky Noun
tains. This conclusion is sustained by
other elements OF the flora of this region
more herbaceous and shrubby species
being identical with thoee occurring
eastward than westward.-By Professor
Charles E. Bessey, in Popular Science
News.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1901-05-25
LOVES PHILOSOPHY.
Percy Bysshe Shelley.)

The fountains mineJe with the river,
And the river with the ocean;
The winds Of heaven meet forever
With a sweet emotion:
Nothing in this world is single,
All things by a law divine
In one another's being mingle,-
Why not with thine !?
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1901-05-25

Where anything is growing, one form
atory is worth thousand reformatories.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1901-05-25

See, the mountains kiss high heaven,
And the waves clasp one another;
No sister flower would be forgiven
II II disdained its brother:
And the sunlight clasps the earth,
And the moonbeams kiss the sea-
What are all these kissings worth
II thou kiss not me?
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-09-29

meal costing cents a pound, equal to
81 cents a week, or Az cents day.
DR.. Alcott, by the way, was a very
thin, very tall, and very unprepossessing
Graham1te whose personal appearance
was not inducive to the adoption of his
diet, which, like many enthusiasts of
one idea, he carried to an absurd degree
In the Young Housekeeper for example,
he speaks of some things as all extreme
radlcal1sts are wont to do, with extreme
antlpathy and virulence He stigma
ties the eating of oysters, clans lob
sters, etc., as an uncivilized and dis
gushing practice, IAN outrage upon good
sense and decency.''
DR.. Alcott gives numerous receipts for
bread and meal and water confections
and adds a few hints about vegetables.
but his plea throughout is for extreme
simplicity and monotonous uniformity in
diet from day day, which would make
out daily life one of prison regime One
would hardly care to adopt such a Slim
diet, and If compelled to do so would
consider it a deprivation and a punish
ment, yet it is possible to exist on such
a diet as thousands of poor people prove
by living on food not whit more nour-
lsh1nS and In no greater variety, thank
ing the Lord it is no less and no worse.
Ihoreau, the. backWoods philosopher.
lived eight months at cost of SS.74.
equivalent to $i3.11 "a year, or 25 cents a
week, or 81 cents, a day. His bill of
fare comprised rice molasses Ghe cheap
est sweetenerC ryei meal, Indian meal
pork, -four, sugar, lard, dried apples,
sweet potatoes, one pumpkin, one water
melon and salt. In addition he enjoyed
the luxury of one woodchuck, a few
beans and other vegetables, which he
| cultivated himself
This is little better than Alcott's list
| but few would select it as a model. Roth
are too extreme. Yet there is no doubt
but that we eat more than is good for
US or nature requires and perhaps a diet
| of rye NEAR and water. oecasionaIlv
would be good thing to rest overwork-
ed organs and give them chance to re-
cuperate and renovate themselves.
Leon Noel