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The Dickinson press., 1902-07-12
rREAsunER,s REPORT.

TREASURER'S REPORT.
For Plum Creek School District No. IA, County
of Stark, State Of North Dakota, for the year
l9Ol-10O2. -.
RECEIPTS.
Cash on hand beginning of school year,
July l., 1901. 1870 40
Total amount received during the year
from the apportionment OF the State
Tuition 42s 81
Amount received during the year freln
taxes levied by the District School
Board, including outstanding war
rants redeemed or endorsed in the col.
lection of taxes l12 81
Total receipts for the year, including
cash on hand July l, 1901. .............. 1872 II
EXPENDITURES.
Amount paid out duciLg the year for
school houses, sites and furniture ...... 10 90
Amount paid during the year for appara.
tus, fixtures, q Il
Amount paid during the year for teachers'
Amosnt paid during year sor services "
and eQpences of school officers ........ 81 30
Amount paid during the year for inter-
est on bonds and NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 8 90
Amount pnid during the year for insi-
dental expenses. ........... 10 Is
Amount paid during the year for purpo-
SEES not before mentioned ............ 5 70
Cash on hand June 80, 1872 ............ 4j AZ
Grand total, expenditures and cash on
hand, to balance above 'otal receipts. 1872 IA
QApproved this 9Th day of July, 1902.
By order OF District School Board:
FRED H. TRAUMANN.
Attest: FRED BoLTE.
District Clerk.
The Dickinson press., 1902-07-12
For Sale

All my cattle, horses and ranch outfit,
at once. Can be seen at my ranch on
Charley Bob creek north of Dickinson.
Address R. A. Fox, St. Charles Hotel,
O'ek.nsoa, NJ =, 7'5'2t
The Dickinson press., 1902-07-12

For Springvale School District No. 6, County
Of Stark. State Of North Dakota, for the year
1901. 1902.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-01
The Citizens Coal Committee.

The continuation of the cold snap en-
phasizes the need of prompt work by the
citizens committee named Saturday TO do
whatever is possible to bring coal to Wash
iugton. The work Of the committee in the
first stages will presumably be OF an inves-
tigatory nature. Conflicting statements are
made as to the reason why Washington
does not get its proper supply OF fuel The
Reading corporation has declared that Its
local agent can give all necessary informa-
ton. and that agent refuses TO communi-
cate with the anxious public. The previous
declarations of the larger coal companies
have led to a confident belief that the re-
tail dealers of this city, along with those
of other communities, would have no diff
Guilty In securing a fair proportion of the
supply at certain rates. The dealers have
been unable to obtain any coal from the
larger corporations and only meager
amounts from the smaller operators. There
is confusion, too, to rates The local
dealers. Immediately after the strike was
settled, acting upon the circular issued by
the large operators. set price for Wash
ington, on the basis Of 80 cents a ton ad-
vance over the usual rate. That was
pledge of good faith which should have en-
titled the dealers to fair treatment at the
hands of the operators. But apparently not
even this prompt acquiescence in the rate
has resulted in shipments, and now the hint
is thrown out that one reason why the local
supply is short is that the local dealers
have not signed direct agreements with the
larger operators to hold to certain prices.
Other complications have arisen such as the
refusal Of certain railroad lines to haul the
coal from some of the collieries. There Is
an evident discrimination against Washing
ton in favor of Richmond. while Baltimore
alone of all the eastern cities, suffers with
Washington from insuffciency of supply.
The first duty of the committee. there
fore, is to straighten out this tangle, and,
uopn ascertaining with the least possible
delay where lies the fault for the blockade,
TO proceed with the most direct means
available to remove the obstacles to the
free passage of coal. II the local dealers
are not meeting the reasonable requirements
of the wholesalers the fact should become
known and steps taken to secure the sale
of coal direct from mine to consumer. If
on the other hand the dealers have acted In
good faith and the operators are discrimi-
mating against them and through them
against the Washington public. representa-
lions must be made in strongest terms to
the responsible heads of the corporations
and every effort made to secure redress
Of grievances
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-01

militia and the regular force there will yet
remain imperfections. The energies Of the
army are not now effectively conserved. It
Is not sufficiently concentrated. excellent as
are it's component parts. individuals and
departments and arms Of service. Secre-
tary Roots remedy for this loose condi-.
ton, which also proved its disadvantages
during the Spanish war, is the creation of
general staff. as an advisory board of
experts to the commander i'll chief, the
President, headed by the officer Of highest
army rank whose status shall be clearly
fixed as that of chief of staff. The
plan seeks to prevent the misunderstand
ings as to rank and power which have for
many years prevailed between the civilian
and military headquarters of the army,
initiating against the efficiency of the
whole organization. 1t aims to lay the
foundation for system of broad super
vison over details affecting the line and the
staff; to permit the moving of the army
as whole by it's constitutional commander
at short notice; to enable that commander
to ascertain quickly any phase of the mill
tary situation, and to permit the directing
of the energies of specialists in all depart
ments. In short. If 1t fulfflls the anticipa-
lions Of it's advocates, 1t will stand for per-
organization. for strength where now is
weakness, for harmony and cooperation
where now Is misunderstanding.
These are important measures, even at
a time when the country is at peace with
the world. The militia should always be
maintained upon a footing of practical abi-
ity, for no guarantee can be given Of per-
manence of peace within the borders of the
ha DIX rel
tionship to the force which any day 1t may
be called upon to supplement for the
tional defense. The whole service should
be given the most effective direction, by
means Of some scheme Of staff establish
ment which will permit the utilization of
all of the splendid qualities which mark
the American army, regular and volunteer,
organized and unorganized, as the best in
hn x,-arll
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-01
Two Important Army Reforms.

Many valuable lessons have been taught
the people OF the United States by the war
with Spain. Some Of them have been
learned TO the full, and their effect has al
ready passed into the permanent system of
government. Others are yet to be fully &C
cepted OF the latter character is the les
son as to the need Of thorough revision
of the army organization, the establish
ment of closer relations between the reg
ulars and volunteers in time Of peace, the
more careful training of the militia in an
ticipaton of possible wars and the mainte-
nance of the regular army upon more
effective basis from which it can be relied
upon to act with minimum of notice and
a maximum Of effect.
Secretary Roots annual report, submitted
today. forcibly points to the fact that these
vitality necessary reforms remain unaccom-
plished. The House has already passed a
bill recognizing the militia along the de-
sired lines. and II the Senate Will concur
this winter, the great work of army reform
Will be half finished. as far as the legisa-
tive authorization Is concerned
The militia bill now pending is the result
of careful study by the War Department
IN collaboration with the leading officers
of the national guard. 1t aims at two main
ends-the closer union of the militia and the
regular army and the more efficient enroll
ment of citizen soldiery. The former pur-
pose will be reached, according to Secretary
Root first by arming the guard with rifles
OF the same pattern as that issued to the
regulars; and, second, by bringing the
guard frequently into contact with the
army at joint maneuvers or schools of in
structiOn. such as that held al Fort Riley in
September. 1t is time that the real func-
ton of the militia is recognized in the laws
affecting it's status In time Of peace. It is
a great reserve, to be drawn upon in time
Of war to meet the emergency which must
always arise in this country, with its small
standing army, when the call comes to
arms The Santiago campaign, as the Sec
rotary notes, clearly disclosed the faults of
the militia system. Confusion prevailed
where all should have been perfect order.
Valuable time was lost. Friction was en-
gendered which hindered in the great work
of moving, provisioning and directing the
energies and intelligence of thousands OF
men. The country must never again be
forced to witness such a spectacle when all
that is needed to prevent is the enactment
OF law such as that now pending, followed
by wise administration.
Given perfect cooperation between the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-01
Indestructible.

The holiday turkey. how splendid it seemed
When first mid the gravy 1t spanked and
steamed!
We sighed with regret when we thought
that at last
That bird must be only thing of the past.
But still it puts in its appearance anew.
This morning as hash and tonight as a
stew.
Each meal we expect 1t. and never in vain,
They are warming it over and over again.
And other things linger to stifle our mirth
And stoutly outlive their original worth.
These thoughts on the tariff again we re-
view:
These cures for monopoly-not at all new:
The quaint little saying. the story the Jest;
The ponderous talk which no mind can d.
gest--
They're better than nothing. 50 wherefore
complain
When they're warming them over and over
again?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-01
Heckling Mr.. BRYAN.

The New York Tribune propounds the
following:
VIII Mr.. Bryan favor his followers with
his views concerning the tremendous col
lapse in the price of silver, which has now
dropped to figure lower than any pre-
viously recorded? Does Mr.. Bryan now be-
lieve that II he had been elected President
of the United States, either in 1896 or in
1900, and this republic had entered upon the
free and unlimited coinage of silver. this
would now be an era OF proSperity?'
Come, now, why annoy MI Bryan with
questions like these? He is a very busy
man at present. The times are out Of joint.
and he is doing his best to right them. The
east remains cold and scornful. The south,
which was once so fond, has become apa
thetic. The west which lost its voice shout
ing his praises. has recovered 1t but to
shout the praises Of the other fellow. The
next democratic national convention is only
eighteen months distant. There Is not a
moment to lose. Mr.. Bryans opponents
within his party are all very much alive,
and il he is to succeed in circumventing
them he must give his whole time to that
end. The present price of silver. he would
tell you if he cared to notice the Interrupt
ton. has nothing to do with the case.
When Mr.. Bryan first essayed to save the
condition distressed him, and in casting
about for remedy he seized upon the silver
issue. Mr.. Bland, who had made that issue
his own had yet weakened il by an investi-
ture of prosy talk and argument. Mr..
Bryan presented 1t in new fashion. rich in
rhetorical ornamentation and for other rea-
sons attractive to the rank and file. His
effort then was to show us how to regain
our lost prosperity.
We did not take Mr.. Bryan's advice Per-
suasively as he pointed, we went the other
way. We made a wise choice of routes.
We are where Mr. Bryan declared we could
never be unless we followed him We have
not only regained prosperity, but are en-
joyng more of 1t than ever before. Now
Mr.. Bryan is concerned for us on the oppo-
site score. He Is alarmed lest we prove I'M
ent aim Is to show US how to use what we
have. He has theories about the employ
ment of wealth as he has, or had. about
how to get It, And those are the theories
he now is calculating.
1t may be urged that as Mr.. Bryan proved
to be no competent adviser on the one sub
ject he has no claims to attention on the
other But let us give him a hearing on
any subject he chooses to discuss. He Is at
least an entertainer. and of no mean cali
Der IN that line. If we heckle him too closely
or persistently as to his exploded theories
we may impair his talent for manufacture
ing new ones Sufficient unto the day is the
Bryan thereof.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-01
The Decision at Richmond.

The result at Richmond in the mat ter of
the Virginia constitution was not a sur
prise. and it will not prove a discourage
ment to those who are in earnest about the
equality of men before the law. The ques-
ton is OF national Importance. and sooner
or later must be passed upon by the high
est court in the land. Meanwhile the OBJ
servations of Judge Waddill. who eoncurred
with Chief Justice Fuller in denying juris-
diction are worthy of'ciose attention:
''It is in frankness due that I should say
that while l believe that this is the law, as
settled by the decisisHs,,ie does not ent rely
embody my personal views as to what that
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-01
Honors to Ambassador White.

Minister Wu's farewell after his diplo-
matte service in the United States was not
a circumstance to the send-of the Germans
are giving Ambassador White. The dinner
given to the American diplomat some weeks
ago, In Berlin, was remarkable, for the at
tendance of distinguished men in all walks
Of professional and public life, and no less
remarkable We're the expressions Of esteem
to which the host gave voice on that occa-
sion.
With expressions Of good will like these
toward Americas representative, it is inn
possible to believe that Germany entertains
serious Intentions of attacking the Monroe
doctrine Or in any other way exasperating
the United States .
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-01
Floral Emblems.

Several states have chosen a state flower,
and just now the school children of West
Virginia are in the midst of a campaign
preliminary to vote which will determine
the floral emblem of that state. Laurel,
which fiourishes in mountain regions. ap-
pears to be favorite in the contest. Might
1t not be a diversion were floral emblem
chosen for the District of Columbia? The
states and the flowers adopted by them as
typical are: California, the poppy; Louis
lana and Mississippi, the magnolia; Col
orado, the coumbine; Maine, the pine cone;
Kansas, the sunfiower; New York, the rose;
Rhode Island. the violet; Iowa and North
Dakota, the wild rose; Vermont, the red
clover; Delaware, the peach blossom; Utah,
the sego lily; Idaho the syringa; Arkansas
and Michigan, the apple blossom; Okla
homa, the mistletoe; Oregon, the Oregon
grape; Washington the rhododendron, and
Minnesota, the lady slipper. Several states
are discussing the matter of the adoption of
state flower, and it is thought likely that
Florida will choose the orange blossom,
New Mexico the cactus, Kentucky the blue
grass and South Carolina the palmetto,
though there Is much more palmetto in
Florida than in the palmetto state"
II a flower for the District were to be
chosen it might be one Of many. The old
gardens of the District bloom with lilac
snow ball, spirea, jonquill, rose and myrtle.
The fields In summer and autumn are yell
low with golden rod, while wild roses, vio-
let's arbutus and laurel may be found
through all the woods Within late years
a brilliant and dashing flower which has
gained great publicity and distinction in
the city is the red Gamma. Last summer it
famed in all the public reservations, and its
blaze of color was seen in a great number
of private gardens.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-01
Congress in Session.

The opening day Of a short session of
Congress Is never an exciting event, espe-
cially when, as this year, the President de-
fers the sending of his annual message I'M
til Tuesday. This season not even the next
speakership question suffices to agitate the
House, for the preponderance of strength
thus far shown oy Mr.. Cannon has de-
stroyed public interest in that affair and
permitted public attention to concentrate
upon the probable program Of legislation.
Certain measures press for action outside
of the two great questions of tariff revision
and trust regulation. The statehood bills.
passed already by the House, will occupy
the attention of the Senate. The Depart
nent of Commerce bill. passed by the Sem
ate awaits action by the House. The
militia reorganization bill. passed by the
House last session, remains before the Sem
ate. Thus each house has some unfinished
work already before 1t of national conse-
quence. The District has one measure in
this same condition of half-enactment, that
providing for union railroad station. The
concurrence of the House should be re-
corded before the Christmas holidays. The
appropriation bills stand of course as the
chief work of the session. They call for no
special consideration this year and pre-
portant budgets are already well in hand,
so that some actual progress may be made
before the holiday adjournment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-01

to rights arising under and guaranteed to
the citizens by the Constitution and laws OF
the United States. injuriously affecting
100000 people, whether respecting their
property or their personal and political
rights. and particularly the two last classes.
that they ought to be given day In court
and afforded an opportunity for full and
speedy hearing. and to that end that tech
nicaiities, forms and ceremonies should In
large measure be dispensed with, speedy
justice afforded and the rights of the re-
spectfve parties litigant ascertafned."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-01
A Remark En- PEASANT.

Don't YOU think we had better put more
enthusiasm into our campaign?
Yes" answered Senator Sorghum, reach
ing for his check book, but you and the
dictionary don't agree. There is nothing In
that great and noble work to indicate that
enthusia SIM and money are synonymous
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-01
Reward, Not Punish.
om the Pittsburg Gazette.

National guardsmen who may be dis
charged because of their membership in the
organization will have little difficulty In
getting new places. But this does not make
1t any the more creditable or exeusable to
discharge man for no other reason than
that he has given his services to the state
to suppress disorder and maintain the
peace. Guardsmen should be rewarded in
stead Of punished.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-01
The Fifteenth Amendment.

From the Boston Advertiser
We predict that in 1904 more will be
heard In the north about the fifteenth
amendment than has been heard on that
subject in any presidential campaign for
thirty years And with equal confidence we
predict that when the votes are counted IL
Will be found that the fifteenth amendment
has again been ratified. :
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-01
Very Still.

From the Brooklyn Times.
Mr.. Littlefield of Maine insists that he Is
still in the speakership fight. OF course he
ought to know, but his statement does not
appear to be backed by any very tangible
corroborating details
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-01
Gifted.

''She has wonderful conversational pow
ers," said Miss Cayenne.
But she doesn't talk great deal"
mo. I never knew any one who showed
such discretion In the selection of things
to be left unsaid."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-01

The fact that the Commoner is a weekly
is not a sufficient excuse for devoting so
much of its news space to campaigns that
are past and gone.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-01

Some statesmen fear that o revision of
the tariff would assist the trusts. but 1t Is
difficult to see how their facilities for pros
pering could be materially increased.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-01
Flirting With Cuba.

From the Mexican Herald
Come In out Of the cold, cold world. little
brunette Cuba! The big Mexican house is
warm and friendly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-01

1t is hoped that Cuba will not grow
wholly discouraged because it does rot
attain affluence at single step.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-01
Hot Air Too Thin.

From The Baltimore American.
Though Washington has coal famine, 1t
can take comfort in the thought that It
burn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-01

Mascagni Is another Of the people who
come to this country expecting money and
who get only experience.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-01

Judging from the disposition of some of
our bellicose tragedians soldiers would de-
rive more practical benefit from a study of
acting than of singing. --. --.-.-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-01

The practice of portraying Mr.. Cannon as
holding cigar in his mouth has not yet
led to any protest from the anti-tobacco
leagues.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-01
A Position of Trust.

mo, lady" said Meandering Mike. 80
amt workin'.''
Have you tried to get work."
'Yes'm. 1 nearly had job shovelin' coal
But 1 couldn't find no one to go on me bono
an guarantee de owner dat l wouldn't EN-
bezzle."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-01
Wu's Head.
From the Macon News

From the Macon News
Mr.. WI proved that he could keep his
head on many trying occasions in America
China.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-01
SHOOTING STARS.
His Estimate,

HAS our client good case?" asked one
member of the law firm.
Il think So So far as we are concerned it
lars"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-01
Coal Also Needed.

From the Birmingham Ledger
Oyercoats are in demand and the mer.
chants are handing them out faster than
ever before
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-01

The Sultan of Bacolod Is by this time
probably in hiding somewhere in the re-
mote underbrush.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-01

The question "Is Mars inhabited?" has
again subsidized and given place to its regu-
lar understudy. DO monkeys talk?''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-01

England might have settled her South
African difficulties at considerably less ex-
pense if the Boer generals had not waited
until after the end of the war to have their
misundersta ndings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-01

'Dar is two kin's O. friends said Uncle
E6en: dem dat wants to do you favors
and dem dat expects you to do favors fob
dem. kin tell you in one guess which kin
you has de mos Of"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-01

Mr.. Addicks' money is represented as do
ing a great deal Of talking without con-
vincing anybody
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-01

Minister WI will now show China what
first-class after-dinner speech is like
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-01

What President Castro desires is an ad
libitum Interpretation OF the Monroe doc
trfne,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-01

King Leopold's contempt for anarchists
is increased by their habitual bad marks
manship.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-01

The trusts will expect, as a matter Of
course. to submit to a great deal of scold-
ing before Congress adjourns.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-01

A Merciful Provision.
That talents oft unrecogniZed
Is natures kindly rule
To save the dream
OF self esteem
To many a hopeful fool.