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The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1902-12-17
THE LEVEE WALKER.
A Bird Which Assists the Rice
Planter By Protecting Lavees.
Saturday Evening Post.

Saturday Evening Post.
In southwestern Texas and other
riceplanting regious the little blue
heron or levee walker (Ardea
coerulea) alights on the levees which
surround the fields. These levees
vary in height from a few inches to
3 or 4 feet. Along these plantation
highways the herons are seen to
strut with considerable ostentation,
varying their parade by darting
occasionally toward the base Of the
levees. The habits of these birds
engaged the attention of the visiting
scientists from Washington who
were studying rice culture.
One of the greatest difficulties to
be overcome in rice irrigation has
been the frequency of washouts
along the levees, which result in
widespread destruction of proper
ty: breaks and washouts would
occur.
Naturally birds like the blue
heron, with strong, spearlike leaks,
came under suspicion. Their
pompous marching on the levees
intensified the disrepute in which
they were held.
1t is now known that the damage
that is done has been effected by
crawfsh, who bore through the
levees and thus start leaks, at first
so small that they escape the at
tention of the patrol, but which
this would reduce the offense to
murder in the second degree and
might be considered in mitigation
of the penalty for that degree, but
would not wholly excuse the crime;
but if The temporary insanity was
produced wholly or in part from
any other cause, and if while in
such insane condition he commit
ted the deed the defendant would
be guilty of no offense. 1t was also
charged that if the jury believed
that the confession was not a vol
UNFAIRLY confession and made after
statutory warning that the state
ment would be used against him, it
should be disregarded and the case
considered only upon cireumstan-
tial evidence.
All the witnesses, numbering
about sixty-fve, were excused Fri
day night and most of them return
ed to their homes today.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1902-01-17
MORE ABOUT OIL.

Another explanation has been made
of the poor oil in s through this state
and other parts of the northwest. The
agent of the Standard Oil company at
Grand Forks says a test Of the oil com
planned of. recently made, disclosed
the fact that there was considerable
machine oil mixed with it. The ship
ment of oil was then traced and it was
found twas brought to Duluth in a
w~haleback that had had machine oil
in it, the tanks not having been prop
erly cleaned, and the kerosene mixed
with the machine oil, which clogged
the wicks and made it burn poorly.
There was 5000 gallons of oil in the
poor shipment, and it went to all parts
of the northwest, which accounts for
the general complaints made against
the oil. Now the new shipment of
oil has come, and if lamps are cleaned,
it is promised there will be no more
trouble with the oil.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1902-01-17
THE. DROWNING OF H|BBS|
Coroner White Returned Today from
the Hibbs Ranch, With Details
ofthe Accident.
Body Of the Young Man is Now Being
Brought to the City By Relatives
this Afternoon.

Coroner White returned this after
noon from the Hibbs ranch, The scene
of the accident in which H. G. Gibbs
lost his life Wednesday of this week.
From the facts a~scertained by Mr..
White, the accident occurred at a little
after 8 o'clock in the morning. Mr..
Hibbs and Jeff May left the house and
went to the barn to do the chores.
After milking a cow, Mr.. Hibbs said
to May that he would go out and re-
pair the well pulley, and left May, the
latter returning to the house. Short
ly after this the breakfast bell was
rung, to summon Mr.. Hibbs in to the
meal. He did no respond, and search
was made for him. There were signs
of an accident about the top of the
well, part Of the curbing being broken
and a spot of blood on the ice near
the outside of the well. Looking into
the well it was possible to see his coat,
as though his body were supported by
the well bucket. Attempt was made
to pull up the bucket, when the body
slipped off and fell into the water, go
ing to the bottom of the we'll, which
is eighty feet deep with sixty feet of
water. Attempts were then made to
get the body from the water. B. F.
Scovil, who was on his way down from
the ranch, came to the Hibbs place
about this time and with his assist
ance and that of a neighbor who was
notified, the body was finally raised
from the water, it being nearly noon
when it was brought out. The watch
In the pocket of the dead man had
stopped at shortly after 8 o'clock,
which is taken as the time Of the acct
dent. The face was scratched some
what, as though injured in the fall,
and there is a scar across the bridge
of the nose, just below the forehead,
as though the dead man had struck
something in falling. The hand was
also badly scratched. The body was
raised by neal of a bent wagon rod,
in the shape of a hook, which was Let
down into the water and caught upon
the coat. ss
The body is being brought to the
city, accompanied by the father, w. B.
Hibbs, and the wife of the deceased.
1t will arrive here this afternoon.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1902-01-17
TOUR OF T. MEXICO

The Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul
Railway will start from Minneapolis
and st. Paul Monday, January q,
1902, a standard high class drawing
room sleeping al for an extended tour
OF Mexico. This car will be attached
to a vestibuled train of Pullman cars
consisting of baggage and commits
sary car, open top observation car,
buffet and barber shop which will run
through solid from and back to Chi
cago. All of Mexico will be covered,
including the tropics. The train will
leave Chicago at 10 a.. m. January %,
(the through a from Twin cities will
arrive at Chicago at Z a. m, and will
be Immediately attached) and will
reach Chicago on return trip Wednes-
day at 8 p. m. March 5-St. Paul and
Minneapolis following morning-mak-
ing 81 days. Rate for entire trip from
Ing cars, meals. hotel expenses, guides,
carriages. street cars, etc.
The tour is one of a life time and the
best ever arranged for Mexico. The
train and party will be under the per-
sonal direction OF Mr.. Reau Campbell,
general manager American Tourist
Association. Write to J. T. Conley,
assistant general passenger agent, G.,
N. & st. Paul Ry. st. Paul, for detailed
itinerary, maps, pamphlets. and com
plete information.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1902-01-17

IF THE BABY IS CUTTING TEETH,
BE sure and use that old and well-tried
remedy, Mrs. Winslow's Soothing
Syrup, for children teething. 1t soothes
the child, softens the gums, allays all
pain, cures wind collie and is the best
remedy for diarrhoea- twenty-five
cents a bottle.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1902-01-17
TEN ROUTES 10 THE soUTH

Via the popular Monon. Four
trains daily via Cincinnati and two via
Louisville with stopover at French
Lick Springs and Mammoth Cave.)
Through tickets to all southern re-
sorts and low excursion rates for
h~omeseekers. Send for illustrated
booklet. I. b Sessions, general agent
passenger department, 51 Andrus
building, Minneapolis; Frank j.. Reed,
G, F. ~. Chicago.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1902-01-17

Grand Canyon of Colorado by day
light. The tourist sleeping car leav-
ing every Tuesday morning via Chi
cago Great Western Railway enables
you to see this wonderful scenery.
For information and reservation OF
berths inquire OF J.. N. Storr, city
ticket agent, corner Fifth and Robert
streets. st. Paul.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1902-01-17
r

AAAAD AAA Wan oO4\4$4 ~ I'LL v u
HIS FRIENDS BUT DID NOT CARE
TO STAY IN JAIL.
Medora, N. D., Jan. 16.-Arthur
Cheneworth, who was arrested some
time since, for stealing a train load OF
horses from A. G. Huidekoper, left Jail
last evening. He left a very nice let
ter, bidding good by to all his friends,
and saying how sorry he was to leave
them, but under the circumstances,
thought best to go, and that if he stole
a horse he would return it in due time.
Mn. Cheneworth was a very nice gem
tleman and from a good family, and a
great worker in the church. For
some reason he did not a r to stay
and stand his trial; in fact in his note
be said he much objected to being in
Jail. al
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1902-01-17

Wall paper sold ait Faunce's corner.
i shall sell out the entire stock at
greatly reduced prices. Call early and
get your choice. Great bargains rang
ing in prices from ) cents per roll up;
fine patterns, higher grades. priceei
cut one-half.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1902-01-17
STATE News

Judge Moves is reported improving
at San Francisco.
L~andseekers are much in evidence
west of the Missouri river this week.
Rural mail delivery has been estab-
lished at Hillsboro, Trail county, to
take effect March 1.
Twenty Hankinson farmers smashed
a blind pig located out on the prairies
and sent the keeper of the place about
his business.
Ernest J. Field pleaded guilty at
Wahpeton to uttering forged % and
was sentenced to fifteen months in the
~penitentiary.
At the term of district court at
jamestown two defendants in liquor
cases were acquitted and the jury dis
agreed on a, third.
Mrs. Mary Hyatt, a travelling evan
gelist at Valley City, got in the way
OF a runaway hack and had both bones
of her arm broken, narrowly escaping
death. '
Fargo will have a handsome public
library building, from the sketch that
has been published. Hancock Bros.
are the architects, and bids will be ad-
vertised for at once.
A sample copy of the Wahpeton
Globe was sent to a prominent demo-
craft of Richland county a short time
ago. In due time the paper, in the
original wrapper, bearing this inscrip-
ton mo Yus for Dat papper," was re-
turned.
William Brett of Mason City, Iowa,
has a claim against Dickey county for
$4,000. Hes bought lands belonging
to the Northern Pacific for DELINQUENT
taxes and the tax was afterward de-
clared illegal. Then he filed a. claim
against the county for the amount of
money he expended. It is expected a
settlement will be made by the COM
missioners.
A term of court has convened in
Trail county and the principal case of
Interest is that of the State VS.. Martin,
who is charged with the murder of one
Christ Theodorson. The men engaged
in a wrestling match after indulging
literally in beer and after the match
it was found Theodorson was dead.
A charge of murder was brought
against Martin, and Halvor Stevenson,
the Crookston attorney, is defending
him.
Elmer, the S-year-old son of John
Fosmark, a. farmer residing on the
Wild Rice northwest Of Wahpeton, met
with an accident which resulted in his
death Monday morning. The boy was
walking across a field when he Slipped
and fell, striking his left emple on the
frozen ground. Returning home the
WI oAN nv oCOA w NC III.
jured, but during the night convul-
sions set in and death ensued ait 6
o'clock Monday morning.
j. Crandall of Medina brought "a
wolf skins to the county auditor of
Stutsman county for the bounty due.
The skins T worth 81 each beside
the bounty of So and the animals are
caught and killed by dogs. The
Crandall dogs will catch and throw a
wolf, genera4.y within a mile from
where he is started. The dogs are
half stag hound and half gray hound.
A dead horse is a powerful attraction
for a wolf, and the Crandall dogs re-
Gently killed eleven of the varnints
within a radius of three miles of a.
horse carcas. Wolves in the fall get
very fat and can not run as fast as in
the winter when they have to rustic
harder for their food.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1902-01-17

The Dode Fisk Orchestra, under
auspices Of Odd Fellows, at the
Atheneum, on Thursday, January
%. $I.5o per couple. Extra Lady
soc. Concert. speciality and dance.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1902-01-17

THE FLORENCE CRITTENToN CIR
Gle Of Misunderstanding to the National
Florence Crittenton Mission-President,
Mrs. Addie j. Wogan; Corresponding Secretary,
Linda W. Slaughter; Recording Secretary,
Josie 81. Beers; Rescue Band-Mrs. T. NJ. Carr,
Lucy Waid, Mary E. Whitecraft, S. 3. johnson,
Josie H. Beers, Mrs. C. E.. Murrell. This circle
is organized for the Christian redemption of
erring girls and women, who may receive
friendly assistance by applying to the Rescue
Band.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1902-01-17

Tancred C~ommandery, knights Templar,
No. l.. Meets third Thursday in each
month at Masonic hall, Dakota Block.
Recorder
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1902-01-17

Bismarck Chapter. No. IL, 0. e.. S. Meets
first and third Fridays In each month at
Masonic hall, Dakota Block. Margaret HAZE.
W.. NJ. Hattie SHELTON, Secretary.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1902-01-17
SECRET SOCIETIES.
MASONIC.

Bismarck Lodge. A. F. & A. M. No. 5.
Meets first and third Mondays In each
month at Masonic hall. Henry L. Reade,
W. M. w: +. Cochrane. Secretary.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1902-01-17

The citizens Of Steele have raised a
fund Of $500 to be paid to the person
starting a creamery.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1902-01-17
a. "A. r.

James B. Mcpherson Post No. 2, Depart
ment Of North Dakota Grand Army of the
Republic, meets every second and fourth
Thursday in each month at G. A. r. hall.
Bismarck, N. D.; J.. c.. Staley, Colonel
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1902-01-17
or HONOR.

Capital Lodge No. 16. Meets every Sec
ond and fourth Tuesdays Of each month at
m. Mrs. Elizabeth Laist, C. Of H.; Mrs.
Katherine Richie. Recorder.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1902-01-17
I. o. o. z.

Capital City Lodge No. 2--Meets every
Friday at Workman hall at 8 o'clock p. m,
J.. j. Lamb, N. g., Harry Lee, Secretary.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1902-01-17

KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS. :
st. Elmo Lodge, NC. 4. Meets ever
Baker Block. John Bostrom, &C. John L.
Peterson, X. 8 r. and S.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1902-01-17

ANCIENT ORDER UNITED wORKMEN
Bismarck Lodge. No. 12o; Meets the
first and third Tuesday evenings of each
month at their hall in the Baker Block at
8 o'clock. }. n. Newton, NJ. W.; c. E.
Murrell.H Recorder.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1902-01-17
WoMAN's RELIEF R

Meets second and fourth Fridays Of each
month at their hall at 2:3O pm. Florence
Ward, President; Emma B.. Falconer, Secretary.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1902-01-17
BROTHERHOOD OF AMERICAN YEoMEN

A fraternal insurance organization. Meets
Arst and third Thursdays of each month in
G. a. r. hall. Frank J. Mason, F.; Harry
Lee, Correspondent. Tribune office.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1902-01-17

SPLENDID wages paid men who learn the
oAbarber trade with us, facilities afforded
that cannot be had elsewhere. Can earn
scholarship, board, tools and transportation if
desired. Catalogue mailed free. Moler Barber
College. Minneapolis, Mimi.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1902-01-17
ONE CENT A WORD COLUMN
FOR SALE. Il New mich COW and calf also
- two year old h~eifer.-Apply residence
'Chas. w. Blunt, First & Thayer street.

HIGHEST wages paid men who learn trade
- with us; constant practice expert ~instrnc-
for particulars. Minnesota Barber Institute,
100 Nicollet Ave-, Minneapolis, MINI.
The Washington times., 1902-12-11
FRIENDS OF EDUCATION
PUT IN A HAPPY VEIN

OF the General Education Fund for the
receipt and disbursement OF money for
educational purposes. This board has
been placed In funds by generous friends
and has begun active work.
The movement Is now on a working
basis. II viii work in cooperation with
The Slater and Peabody funds and viii
help 50 far as It can existing institutions.
It's great object is to build up the public
school. To do that we will strive to
foster these schools where teachers arc
being prepared. Before the public
schools can be elevated the teachers
must be supplied The poor Of the South
need not only 20 be schooled, but to be
taught how to cook. how 10 pillow. how
10 keep house. how to do the everyday
things OF life. Il is great work and
the fruits Of 1t will not be seen for per
baps twenty-five years"
Enormous Sum Required.
William Baldwin. jr., another Of
the incor9orators. said: 1T will require
more than $50, ,OO9, 600 to proceed with
the work we have in mind and il means
much 10 the people OF the south The
subscriptions 10 be made are not TO be in
small amounts. but each viii exceed
Si00.ooc and many will exceed 81. .0OO. 900. d"
From the fact that the funds being
raised are TO be utilized in aiding exist
ing schools. those intimate with the
general scheme say Booker T. Washing
toms school at Tuskegee is to be one Of
the heneAciaries ana that institution
viii be enlarged. Mr Rockefeller and
Washington have conferred many times
en- the education OF the negro and the
oil magnate has already materially as
sisted Tuskcgee.
Mr. Ogden and his friends visit Tusle-
gee every year on their Southern trips
and have made many suggestions as to
the policy Of the school. II ha, long been
the millionaire's desire to enlarge the
work commenced by Washington aud
similar schools may be established al
many points throughout the South.
Whether this viii be undertaken by the
board TO be Incorporated none of those
interested say.
The Washington times., 1902-12-11
SAL LVADOR NOT
WILLING TO PAY
Protest Against Award Made
by Commission in Ell Tri-
umfO Claim.
PENFIELD HAS PAPERS
Solicitor Of State Department Ex-
pected to Make Report Favor
ing United States Claimants.

The Republic OF Salvador has entered
a protest with the United States Gov
ernmeut against IN award Of tho Sal
vador arbitration comm ission as made
May S last The protest has been re-
ferred TO William l.. Penheld. solicitor
for the State Department, who viii make
a report TO the Secretary Of state. In
asmuch as an agreement was reached.
prior to the hearing. that both govern
ments would abide by the decision Of
the commission. it is thought that SAL
vador's protest viii be unavailing
The case has heretofore attracted at
tention not alone because Of its i'm
portant precedent but because OF the
dramatic incidents attending the an
nouncfng OF the decision OF the commits
sion on May s, 1902 Under the terms
OF the protocol. under which the COM
mission was formed, Salvador is to
make provision for the payment Of the
award OF 1922. 600 at the next session OF
the Salvador Congress which assemblies
in February.
The claims originated in certain con-
cessions made 10 the Salvador CONNER
cial Company OF California in 1894 At
that time the Salvador government
granted a franchise TO the company for
the Improvement OF the port OF El Tri-
umfo. in the Bay Of Jiquilisco, on the
Pacific coast Under the terms the com
pany was to obtain the exclusive right
for steam navigation in the port i'm con-
sideration Of the Improvements. Tho Fl
Triumfo Company Limited. Of Salvador,
was Incorporated October %. 1894. with
a capital Of 500 900. OF which the Saliva
dor Company retained shares to the
amount Of s5l. 900
The port was opened i'm 1885 and the
profits in 1898 were figured by the Ameri-
cans at 10000. Salvador admitted ST.
S51S5 for the first six months Of the
year In September. 1898. the Americans
allege, Simon Sol and L. Lopez. citizens
81 SaIyador by Illegal aetiaE aou=ted
President H. Il. Burreli and gained con
,rol OF the board Of directors
Following the outbreak Of the civil
war an edict was issued February Il.
1899. closing the port against all impor-
tatiOns. and practically canceling the
concession. The protest OF the Ameri
cars was unheeded. and the United
States Government was appealed TO.
Through the efforts Of the State Depart
ment. it was finally decided to refer
the case TO a commission. whose finding
should be final This commission was
composed Of Hon. Don VI. Dickinson
representing the United States; Dr. Jose
Rosa Pacas. representing the govern
ment Of Salvador. and Sir Henry strong
chief justice OF Canada.
The commission met in the room Of
the Interstate Commerce Commission.
April q.
The Washington times., 1902-12-11
OUR POSITION MADE
CLEAR BY THE PRESIDENT
Government Not Permitted
to Intervene.

Senator Lodge. commenting this af-
ternoon on the Venezuelan question.
and the procedure OF Germany and
Great Britain in pressing their claims
for settlement Of the debt Of tire
South American republic, said:
The attitude Of the United States
in reference 10 this question is made
perfectly plain by President Roosevelt
in his message. Under the Monroe Doe
trine -his Government is permitted 10
intervene only 60 the extent Of pre-
venting acquisition Of territory.
The United States may keep a watch
ful eye on the course pursued by these
foreign powers. and see that there is
no overstepping Of the provisions nam
ed. Beyond that the United States has
no interest in the forcible collection
Of the Venezuelan debts
Doctrine Tot Violated.
Among members OF Congress. especi-
ally those Of the Foreign Affairs Com
mittees. the opinion prevails that Eng
land and Germany lave not violated the
Monroe Doctrine in the seizure Of Vene-
zuelan warships as preliminary 70 TAX
ing charge OF the customs houses in or
der 10 enforce the payment Of their
claims. II is well understood that both
England and Germany approached this
Government for information as TO how
far they could go in the matter before
they took any steps in the present ag-
gression.
They were informed that this Govern
ment had no objections to the enforce
ment Of the British and German claims
provided there was 10 attempt to seize
and hold territory on the American con-
tinent It is pointed out that a claim
was the primary cause Of the over
throw Of the Mexican republic in the
sixties and the setting mp Of a mon
archy.
The Jacker claim vas he nuclel Of
many others which France and England
sought TO collect. and which resulted
in The overthrow OF The Mexican re-
R""tAN a. n tANAiF hAlA AAAr Z AAAAE4 eNrtEr
was in the throes Of her own civil war.
and hence for time tolerated this
violation OF the doctrine laid down by
Monroe
A show Of resentment on the part Of
this Government and the sending Of
troops 10 the Texas border caused the
withdrawal CT the French aud the re-es-
tablishment OF the republic. The Eng
lish and the Germans have been remind
ed Of this instance, and told what their
limitations would be. and accepted the
terms before making a move.
In the opinion af prominent members
OF Congress the Presidents message fully
covers the attitude OF this Government in
any contingency which may arise Affect
ing the South and Central American and
the European powers.
The Washington times., 1902-12-11
VANDERBILT PASSES
A COMFORTABLE NIGHT
No Complications, and Case
Progressing FaVOrably.

NEW YORK, Dec. u.-CorneIus Van
derbiIt. who Is ill Of typhoid fever at
his home. was reported this morning TO
be progressing favorably. and il was
said that he had passed a fairly com
Portable night.
Dr. Austin Flint called ar the house
al g:30 O'Clock this morning and re-
mained with Mr.. Vanderbilt but twenty
minutes. which Is the shortest stay he
has yet made When he left he wrote
the following bulletin.
Mr.. Vanderbilt passed another COM
Portable night. He Is still progressing
satisfactorily No complications have
occurred
or Flint added that Mr. Vanderbilt >
temperature was about the same as Il
was yesterday.