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Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1902-04-18
OLD Commission.

Fargo Forum: Hon. G. N. Valen-
tine brings to The Forum the original
commission issued over 100 years ago
by Governor John Jay of New York,
to Mr.. VS. grandfather-'Alexander
Valentine, Gentleman-as first lieuten-
ant in the New York state militia, for
the county of Rensselaer,. The date
of the commission is, Albany, N. Y,
April I. 179S-one hundred and four
years ago. John Hopper, secretary.
The commission is certified as-"sworn
in June 90, 1893, N. Schuyler, clerk"
Mr.. Valentine treasures the aged doc
ument highly. A peculiar coincidence
is, that the clerk swearing in the Of
ficer. was Schuyler-and probably
a progenitor of this same register
who succeeds Val"
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1902-04-18
DISMISSED THE SUIT
HELD THAT THE GOVERNMENT
HAS THE POWER TO LEASE

HELD THAT THE GOVERNMENT
HAS THE POWER TO LEASE
STANDING ROCK LANDS.
Washington, April 1S.-Justice Hag-
her, in the district supreme court to-
day, dismissed the petition of Louis F.
A. Primeau and others, representing a
tribe of Sioux Indians of the Standing
Rock reservation, for an Injunction to
restrain the secretary of the interior
and the commissioner of Indian affairs
from leasing certain portions of the
unoccupied land of the reservation for
grazing purposes.
The petitioners represented thatSthey
had agreed to lease the land in ques-
ton to certain cattlemen at the rate of
81 for every head of cattle placed on
the ranges. When the terms of the
lease came to the Office of the commits
sioner of Indian affairs, the wording OF
the paper was so changed that it fixed
the rate at 81 per acre instead of 81
per head of cattle. The Indians there
fore sought relief through injunction.
Justice Hagner held that the govern
ment had a right to lease the land on
the terms indicated.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1902-04-18

and other supplies of this nature, which
has been used in the African war.
Without viewing any other except the
commercial side of this case, it is
proper to say that it would be much
more valuable if we were getting our
share of the commerce of the South
African colonies or republics than to
be getting war business.
I'm the end it may be as suggested
that the United States will furnish
much of the machinery AMI material
for the rehabilitation of these desolat-
ed countries, but it would be much
more profitable to us if they had not
been ruined and were buying from us
as a prosperous and successful people.
"The Boer war is a bad tring for
us. 1t is a trying ordeal for our best
out-of-country customer. We have
no reason to complain of the tax, be-
yond the fact that we must share the
burden of the war"
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1902-04-18
THE WEEKLY TRIBUNE.
ARBOR DAY PROCLAMATION

GOVERNOR WHITE DESIGNATES
FRIDAY. MAY 8, AS ARBOR DAY
IN THE STATE OF NORTH DA-
KOTA.
Governor White has issued the fol-
lowing Arbor Day proclamation:
In accordance with the custom adopt
ed in this and other states of setting
apart a day for the promotion of forest
growth, 1 do hereby designate Friday.
May 8, 1902, as Arbor Day for the
state of North Dakota: l recommend
that appropriate and instructive exer-
cises be held in all our public schools
and that a part of the day be devoted
to the planting of trees and flowers
upon the school grounds.
further recommend that an elm
tree be lovingly planted and tenderly
cared for upon the ground of every
school and public institution of the
state in memory of our m%artyred presi-
dent, William Mckinley.
Given under my hand and the great
seal of the state at the capitol in Bis
marck. the 18th day of April, 1902. .
FRANK WHITE,
By the Governor: Governor.
E. F. PORTER,
Secretary of State.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1902-04-18
LAMB IS THE YOUNGEST.

Washington Post 18th: Thomas ].
Lamb, of Michigan City, N. D., has
just been elected a vice president of
the Mckinley National Memorial Arch
association representing the state of
North Dakota. Mr.. Lamb is the
youngest man chosen thus far. He is
a member of the firm of Lamb Broth
ers. n of the most successful business
firms in the northwest, and is well
known throughout his state, where he
has been identified with many enter
prises of a progressive character. He
association will find in him a valuable
and energetic helper.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1902-04-18

1t is said that President. Hill was
very much ~displeased over the early
movement of the immigrants which oc-
Cured in March. He censured the i'm
migration agents severely, after tie
storms occurred, during which the new
corners were greatly inconveni.nced,
ard which made the movement of stock
trains impossible for some time, and
paralyzed all traffic for several days.
The immigration agents, however,
claim that the fault was not theirs
in the least. The immigrants wore
FESTIVE and were determined to come
early. The southern roads were at the
same time putting in a strong bid for
business, and as they could take caro-
of their people at any time, it WIS
necessary to permit the settlers for this
TO start early where they were persist
ent. This resulted Tin the arrival Of
some of them at an earlier date than
was advisable. but the immigration
agents were helpless in the matter.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1902-04-18
CHI 8ismarek Trihnne,
BY NJ. II. JEWELL.
THE DAILY TRIBUNE.

Published every afternoon, except Sun
day. ut Bismarck, North Dakota, is 0eliv-
cred by carrier to all parts of the city ut
80 cents per month, or st per year. The
daily sent to any address in the United
States and Canada, postage prepaid, Sc
per year: SO for six months; $3.50 for
three months.
THE WEEKLY TRIBUNE.
Published every Friday; eight pages,
containing Il summary of the news of the
week-local and foreign-particular atten-
ton being paid to state news. Sent to
any address. postage paid, for S1.O0 for
one year; so cents for six months; 20 cents
for three months.
The Bismarck Tribune is the oldest
newspaper in the state-established June
Ii, 1873. 1t has Il wide circulation and Is
a desirable advertising medium. Being
published at the capital Of the state it
makes a feature Of state news, of a semi
official character, and is therefore particu-
larty interesting to all who desire to keen
the run of state affairs-political, social
and business.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1902-04-18

1t is apparent from the statement
of the commissioner of the general land
office that bona fide settlers, who may
have been delayed a little in locating
upon their lands, will be looked out for
by the department. and will not lose
their claims where it is shown that
there was good reason for their not To-
eating within the required time. Lo-
caters on government land for specu-
lative purposes, and who are not acting
in good faith may expect to have their
claims contested. and may lose them.
but Uncle Sam will look out for the
interests of the bona fde settlers.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1902-04-18

Business men of the city would be
were placed somewhere ON the depot
platform, where letters might be de-
posted after the closing of mails at
night in the post office. 1t frequently
happens that an important letter must
be dispatched after the post office has
closed, and the placing of a mail box
at the station, mail to be taken there
from and posted a few minutes before
the arrival of the night trains, would
be a great accommodation. Other CT
ties of this size have them, and Bis
marck should have the same conven-
fence.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1902-04-18

IF THE BABY rs CUTTING TEETH,
Be sure and S 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 d%iarrnoea. Twenty-Five
cents a bottle.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1902-04-18

The Fargo Forum says any old insur-
ance company is all right-as long as
there are no fires-but when your prop
erty burns-its better to have it in
sured in a company that pays-whicn
is good sense.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1902-04-18

Mayor Johnson of Fargo has &C.
cepted the state management of the
North Dakota Farmer. a new agr!-
cultural publication which ought to
increase in business when Johnson gets
his energies to work. Il '--
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1902-04-18
A THREE Weeks Delay
Announcement in the House of Com
mons of Postponement Of Peace
Negotiations.
Representatives of the Various Boer
Commands to be Given ar OPP
p~ortunity to Consult.

London, April 1S.-The announce
merit was made in the house of COM
mons today that peace negotiations
were postponed for three weeks to al
low a meeting of representatives of the
the situation. The British refused to
grant an armistice in the meantime.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1902-04-18

1t is reported that Gen. Miles re-
tirement only awaits the signature OF
the president and that Gen. Brooke
will be promoted to command of the
army. Gen. Miles has been at logger
heads with the wal department fol
many years, and it seems necessary
that the department and the head of the
army should work in harmony.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1902-04-18

Those of our contemporaries who
have been inquiring for ex-senator W
n. Roach will find that he has re-
pristine vigor and splendor as the CEN
trail figure in the same old patent medi.
cine advertisement. The senator's
fame in this direction seems to be per-
manent. w..
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1902-04-18

The weekly edition of the Minot
Optic was considered too slow for the
great rush of l~and-seekers now invad-
ing the Minot land district, and Nc
Clure has now launched a daily edi-
ton, and notifies the city authorities
that a martyred community must have
a street sprinkler.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1902-04-18

the business men of the city of Grand
Forks, requesting the mayor and city
council to see that the city and state
laws regarding gambling in that city
are strictly enforced.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1902-04-18

The city of Fargo has adopted the
free text book system and the expert
in the state. There seems to some ques-
ton as to the procedure, but it is
believed the board will have to make
an estimate of the expense, and then
make a levy for the purpose of install
ing the system. AS the levy cannot be
collected until next year, the system
will probably not so into effect until
the beginning of the school year in
1903.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1902-04-18
r SENTENCED
THREE BROTHERS FOUND GUILTY
OF SHOOTING THEIR UNCLE, ALL
TO BE ELECTROCUTED.

Hudson, N. Y. April 1S.-Burton,
Willis and Fred V~anwormer, three
brothers were found guilty of murder
in the first degree for shooting their
uncle on Christmas night last and all
sentenced ito be electrocuted.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1902-04-18
PEACE MORE PROFITABLE
s-t THAN WAR.
Secretary of State.

The disastrous effect Of the Boer war
upon the agricultural Interests OF the
world and especially of the United
States, is forcibly presented in an in
serview of Secretary of Agriculture
Wilson with the Washington CORE
spondent Of the Minneapolis Tribune:
st is a reasonable estimate that the
United States will pay half the Brit
ish tax levied on bread stuffs," said
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson. 1T
has been a question for almost endless
discussion Ito determine where b
burden of such a tax rests. and l do
not presume to settle it, ofhand. by
any expression ON this English finan-
cial policy.
without reviving that old debate,
it may be set down as commercially
true that the growers of wheat in the
United States will have to share this
burden with the English taxpayers.
The Boer war is being driven home to
us in a most practical way. If there
is to be a tax of 10 cents a hundred
weight on -four, that means that it
amounts to about 6 cents a bushel,
and that approximately the United
States must stand half of this, Or 3
cents a bushel.
II can hardly see how we have any
eason to complain. England is con
Quoting an expensive war, and the
natural income from the government
is not sufficient to ni61t the cost. 1t
is necessary to increase the revenues,
and the experts decide that it is neces-
sary to levy a tax on breadstuffs.
1T so happens that we furnish a
large percentage of the bread-making
material for England. But u position
is different only in degree from that
of Russia. which is the next largest
bread-maker for England.
'It does bring Il mind how .forcibly
we are interested in the prosperity of
England when we know that about
one-half of our entire export trade in
breadstuff in the year 1900 was carried
on with the United Kingdom. The
shipments to that country having a
total of $135.375,NO 0
"In the same year our total agri-
cultural products were a little oven
$500, 100000, and of this more than
S400, 000, GOO went to the United King
dom. England and her dependencies
commercially speaking. bear the rela.
ton of a prosperous customer to us
1t is essential that this good customer
continue to prosper and be able tt
purchase our products at good prices
1.-THE United Kingdom is the biggest
buyer in the world, and she gives us
her best ccount. We are almost as
much interested in the prosperity nt
the Islands as we are in q part of oul
w country. The laying of these
taxes on our exported %breadstuff;
brings the matter right home.
w must share in the payment O.
these taxes. In a we lave ths
ame relation with all highly civilized
countries with which we do large bust
ness, but England furnishes the bes
example OF direct interest.
One sees in the newspapers occa
sionally comments from interested per
sons of the profits which this co1ntr.
y realizing from the sale Of animals
As#2.H
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1902-04-18

1t may be an objectionable play on
words but Wilson's Pink Paper-was
while this week-but read just the
same,
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1902-04-18
After the storms and high water {

After the storms and high water of
the month of March, new settlers to
the state will find spring opening with
much promise of good crops, and they
are preparing to till their lands and
become actual farmers in the state of
North Dakota. The extent of the
immigration movement to the state can
only be estimated, but it will number
many thousands. All parts of the
state are receiving a share of the i'm
migrants. and may they be blessed with
abundant and bountifu1 harvests.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1902-04-18

Governor Whites sugestigon Of the
planting of an elm tree ON school and
public institution grounds seems to
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1902-04-18

strike a popular chord, as a means
of perpetuating the memory of Presi-
dent Mckinley.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1902-04-18

Pink Paper considerably looks to
the slope and points to Capt. Baker
as a possible democratic Moses.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-06

to go over to the celebration with you
tomorrow. l amt been to Chadron
in three years, and l amt never heard
you speak in public. l.
Grimes glanced superciliously at the
slender figure beside him, then down
the alkali-sprinkled street to Morgan's
store, where a row of ranch teams an
nounced the presence of voters
'Chadron won't be any place for wo-
men folks tomorrow. There'll be more
politics than skyrockets in the air, and
III be too busy to bother with you.
I've promised Brooks superintendent of
the North farm, the extra place in my
buggy-besides one woman from the
family will be enough, I'm thinking.
and I've written Effie to stay over for
the celebration, being as her teach
ing there this winter has given her
something of a standing with the
board. l need all the help l can get
just now and Efiell make q better
appearance than you would. You amt
much on style, Mandy, nor on making
up to folks" He said this with the
brutal frankness of the self-centered,
absorbed individual, and without
waiting for her reply he strobe off to-
ward Morgan's store.
But there would have been no reply
Patient. docile Mandy had long since
learned the futiiity of arguing against
fate in the form of her masterful hus-
band. Her first lesson had come 20
years before, when, after a brief we'd
ding journey to see "David's folks"
they had stopped off at Chadron to
buy the simple furnishings for their
new home, Mandy. stepped in the
fairy land of new furniture had been
brought back suddenly to realities by
the brusque tones of her husband
THAT red plush sofa amt going into
my parlor You might as well under
stand now and for good that so lopg
as l pay the bills l expect to run my
own house"
Even in the midst of her pain and
disappointment, Mandy had noted
with a sense of relief that the clerk
was out of hearing. Later there had
come brief mutinies when woman's
faithful weapon, tears, had missed the
mark then days of depression and
nights of wide-eyed staring into inky
blackness or silvery moonlight, and
at last, broken pride, a hopeless yield
Ing to the ineYitabl The idea that
her bonds might be loosed had never
entered 'Mandys head nor had she
considered it within her province to
lay the burden of her disappointment
and grief at the feet of her gentle
mother or her impetuous, generous
old father. And so, in time. the man
OF decided opinions had developed into
the domestic tyrant. and the pretty
girl he had wooed and won down in
Knepper county became a silent
shadow in her own household. mere
bearer Of homely, unremitting bur-
dens.
Mandy closed the door and dropped
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-06

and arranged with elaborate care her
few toilet articles on the crocheted
bureau mats. Her mother watched each
move with anxious eyes.
"Effie, "Nshe asked in tremulous tones
Il hope it amt young Jameson. Your
father is most eternally set against
him an your havin' anything to do
with him. An you know your father? ?"
Effie was hidden in the closet. 1t
took her some time to find just the
right corner in which to tuck her hand
bag. When she finally emerged her
face was quite pale, but her voice was
quiet and eevn.
Yes, l ought to know father. I've
lived IN the same house with him long
enough Then, seeing that her bitter
tones had brought the old shadow to
I'VE won't talk any more about Ed
mean Mr. Jameson. l want you to see
the new dress / bought YOU"
The color flew to Mrs. Grimes face
She clasped her hands together ner-
vously as Effie united the package, and
a proud light shone in her eyes Ellie
her eldest born. had given first thought
to her-had bought her a dress with
the first money she had ever earned
Yet force of habit prompted the next
words.
You hadn't ought to, dear. an your
father won't like it. He was just sayin
this mornin' he expected you'd have a
nice nest egg is the ChGdron bank. You
know he believes in savin'"
Ellie Strengthened up her eyes blaz-
ing, her face set and determined.
Il haven't saved a sent. Not a cent.
do you understand? And I know what
he believes. Heaven knows we've had
his theories drummad into our heads
with breakfast, dinner and supper
ever since l can remember. l have
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-06

Suppose, brother Gray, that a cut
of 10 or Is per cent. should be made
in the mems wages, what would be
the result?'
"Supt. Brown can answer that ques-
ton better than l cam" said Mr.. Gray,
turning toward that officer.
The men wouldn't work an hour
under such a cut" responded the SUI
perintendent
the president, locking his fingers un-
der his prominent abdomen and twirl-
ing his thumbs with satisfaction.
Wen make the cut, the works will
close, we shall avoid possible losses
and at the same time shield ourselves
from trouble with the bridge COM
pany."
But our workmen; are their inter
ests not to be taken into considera-
tion?"
Business is business, Mr.. Gray. 1
am here to look out for my own inter
ests and for those of the other stock
holders"
THE men are our neighbors, though
not yours, Mr.. White. Many of them
are friends. Whether they strike or
continue to work at the reduced wages,
they and their families will be sorely
pinched."
Somebody must be pinched, in any
event. If we continue to operate the
works at a loss it will be us; if we
make the cut it will be somebody else.
I'd rather pinch than be pinched any
time"
The cut was ordered and the presi-
dent hurried away to catch the 4:50
train for the city. The remaining d.
rectors gathered on the sidewalk.
where they were Joined by Young Har
ry Brown, assistant under his father
and others, among whom was John
Mason, one of the foremen.
Macon was king among the men in
the works. They regarded him as their
leader and followed whithersoever he
led Being an intelligent and observing
man, he had suspected that the COM
pany was not making money and fear
ed some such course as the one adopt
ed. He was. therefore, not taken I'M
awares.
"Of course, we can't work for such
wages" said he to Mr.. Gray. 1--WE
must go out"
How are the men to live through
the winter without work ?" inquired
the merchant.
That is what l should like to speak
to you about. If we can make some
the river rises and coal comes down
we'll be o. k
Half loaf is better than no bread
Mason. Don't act hastily"
If we should accept the cut it would
be all up with us. Our wages'd never
be put back to where they are now
never. Mr.. White'd say if we can
work through the winter for such
wages, we can do it through the sum-