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Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-02-21
The Canton Masquerade.

Since the organization OF Canton
Bismarck No. 5 (the uniform rank OF
the Odd Fellows) something over a
year ago, they have given several
dances, every one of which has been
a success. both socially and financially.
About a year ago they guaranteed
Dode Fisk's orchestra $3.50, which was
paid, and left a neat balance over
expenses. The members have been to
great expense in purchasing their uni
forms. but Bismarck a boast Of hav-
ing the finest uniformed secret society
in the state. They have always aimed
to exclude all Objectionable features
from their gatherings. and the mas
1uerade to be given by them mex Mon
day evening will be no exception to
the rule. Good music has been pro
vided. and. as in the past. all who at
tend will be assured q pleasant time
The Fair store has received a large
supply of masks for this occasion
where they may be purchased at prices
to suit the purse.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-02-21
How the sprinsbok. Travel.


The springboks Of South Africa mi
CRATE in vast herds. moving in a COM
pact body and carrying everything be-
fore them. II a flock Of sheep be In
the line Of march. as sometimes hap
pens, 1t is surrounded, e%nveloped and
becomes. Willingly or u%nwillingly, part
of the springbok army. An African
hunter tells the strange story Of seeing
n lion in the midst Of the antelOpes,
forced to join the march. 1t Is sup
posed that the lion had sprung too far
for his prey. that those upon whom he
alighted recoiled sufficiently to allow
him to reach the ground. and then the
pressure from both tanks and the rear
prevented him from escaping from his
strange captivity.
II the springbok travels In such
armies, how can those In the middle
and in the rear find food? In this wise:
Those In the front ranks. after they
have eaten greedily OF the pasture,
gradually fall out Of the ranks to rest
and chew the cud, while the hungry
ones In the rear come up, and SO the
columns are all the while changing.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-02-21
II BOW IN WAR;.
How Ii Was Made and Used By the
Astatic Tr1besmen.


The bow as usk1 by Asiatic horsemcn
assumes a curious shape. They were
made of horn. generally buffalo horn,
In two pieces, Joined by a wooden cen.
ter. and when unstrung had the form
of a capital C, which enabled them to
be hung over the arm on horseback.
When strung, a difficult feat to those
unused to them, they took the double
curve of the antique bow as seen in the
representation Of Cupid. This was the
''Tartar's bow used by the Scythians.
Parthians and Persians and up to quite
recent times In India. 1t was drawn
by the thumb alone, OH which the arch
er wore a broad, thick ring of horn.
ivory or cornelian. on whose edge the
bowstring rested.
The long bow was also much in use
among Indian infantry of the middle
ages, but neither they nor any other
Asiatics appear to have done such exc
cution as the English archers of the
same period. Bernier says, describin.
a battle between Aurangzeb and his
brother Dara: They draw their ar
rows with a marvellous swiftness, one
man being able to draw six OF them
before a musketeer car discharge
twice: but, to say truth. their arrows
do but little execution. More of them
are lost in the air or broken on the
ground than hit"
The bow, III fact. requires more than
any other weapon constant practice
from childhood. and strong English
men of the present day are quite una
BILE to use the bows of the half human
Mincopies of the Andamans.-Cham
,bers' Journal.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-02-21
Very Close Call.

II stuck to my engine. although
every joint ached and every nerve was
racked with pain" writes c. w. Bel
lamy, a locomotive fireman, of Burling-
ton, Iowa. Il was weak and pale,
without any appetite and all run down.
AS I was about to give up. I got a
bottle of Electric Bitters, and after
taking 1t, I felt as well as I wei did
In my life" Weak, sickly. run down
people always gain new life, strength
and vigOr from their use. Try them.
Satisfaction guaranteed by p. c. Rem.
ington. Price so cents.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-02-21
Saved From Terrible Death.

The family of Mrs. M. L. BObbitt OF
Bargerton. Tenn. saw her dying and
were pOwerless to save her. The most
skillful physicians and every remedy
used, failed, while consumption was
slowly but surely taking her life. In
this terrible hour DR.. Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption turned de-
spair into Joy. The first bottle brought
immediate relief and its continued use
completely cured her. It's the most
certain cure in the world for all throat
and lung troubles. Guaranteed Bot.
ties SOC and 800. Trial Bottles Free
at p. C. R~emingtOn's Drug Store.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-02-21

Two reports will probably be made
to the legislative assembly by the
committee that was appointed to visit
Madison and confer with legislators
there regarding the passage Of the
proposed Wisconsin grain inspection
bill. At least two members of the com.
mittee do not believe, according to
their statements. that the bill now
before the Wisconsin legislature as
sures the state of North Dakota any
representation on the proposed Wis
consin board of appeals. The other
members of the committee state that
the bill as presented to the WiscOn-
to the state of North Dakota as the
| state can constitutionally enact. and
that Governor LaFolette will undoubt-
eddy appoint a North Dakota mar as
a members of the board.
The difference of opinion appears to
arise owe the attitude of Governor La
Toilette, of Wisconsin, regarding the
proposed appointments. The bill pro-
| vides that there shall be a board Of
three members. who may be appointed
by the governor of that state, on the
recommendation of the governor of
New York and the state of North
Dakota. But there is no provision that
this shall; be done, and some of the
members of the North Dakota commit
tee state that no law could be con
additionally enacted which gave the
governor of another state authority
to make an absolute appointment in
| Wisconsin. Governor LaFollette would
not promise the members of that com
mittee that he would appoint a man to
be named by the governor of North
Dakota. He said it was reasonable
to presume that he would carry out
the intent of the law but further than
this he would not go.
Senator I.aMOurc says there is no
assurance that North Dakota will get
any representation on the board. Sen
ator Sharpe says the governor of Wis
consin would make no promises, and
aside from this feature of the matter
the Wisconsin bill is about what he
expected to find. Mr.. Young, of the
house. believes Governor LaFollette
will do the right thing by North Da-
kota. but that he did not desire to
pledge himself to make any particular
appointment on the recommendation
of the governor of this state. although
he said that he would endeavOr to
carry out the intent of the law II II
was passed. The members of the com
mittee will probably agree upon their
report and present 1t in a day or so.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-02-21
HoSTETTER'S
STOMACH B|TTERS

Has become famous during the past
fifty years because 1t Is q family medi-
cine that can always be relied or for
any arrangement of the Stomach,
Liver, Kidney and Bowels It Is there
fore especially adapted to those who
suffer from indigestion, Dyspepsia,
Constipation, Nervousness, or Liver
and Kidney troubles and who want to
get well again. Commence taking the
eitters today. Good health Ia sure to
follow. Avoid substitutes.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-02-21

The black cap has no specific relation
to the hanging Of a criminal. Its sim
lister reputation. its color and the fact
that O Judge when prOnouncing a CAPT.
tai sentence always wears it have com
hined to attach to IL a meaning and
symbolism which IL does not possess.
1t Is really nothing more than q part
OF the full dress Of = judge.-Genealog.
1cal Magazine.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-02-21
MAY Be TWO REPORTS
TWO REPORTS OF SPECIAL GRAIN
COMMITTEE MAY BE PRE-
SENTEO.

Some Disagreement Among Members
Of Special Committee Appointed to
Visit Madison as to Merits Of the
Bill Now Before the Wisconsin Leg.
islature-Majority Will Probably Re-
port in Favor Of the Wisconsin
Measure.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-02-21

A great deal of gasOlene is used for
various purposes in North Dakota and
complaints of inferior oil are general.
There is no good reason why the In
spector of gasolene should not be
added to the duties Of the state oil
inspector. There is no law now v
ering the proposition. There should
be one.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-02-21

These lands are all early selections and are the best lands lin the market.
For price, terms and arm = Webb Building,
particulars enquire OF 066GV q A666Vs Bismarck, N. d
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-02-21
Regret Journalist, Death.

The premature death of Lucien
Muhlfeld has caused deep regret in
literary and journalistic circles. No
writer In Paris seemed to have q more
brilliant career before him than the
dramatic critic Of the Echo de Paris.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-02-21
THE WEEKLY TRIBUNE.

Published every Friday; eight pages
containing a summary Of the news OF the
week-local and foreign-particular atten-
ton being paid to state news. Sent 10
any address. postage paid. for S1.Oo Tor
one year; so cents for six months; . cents
for three months.
The Bismarck Tribune Is the Oldest
newspaper In the state-established June
II. 1879. 1t has a wide circulation and
a desirable advertising medium. Being
published at the capital of the state 1t
makes a feature Of state news. ola SEMI
official character, and Is therefore particu-
iarly interesting to all who desire 10 Keep
the run Of state affairs-politicai. sociai
and business.
During the legislature the Tribune Is
published as a morning paper.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-27
THE PLAGUE SITUATION.
siquerlos Is the Only Point in the Ma.
 zatIan District Causing Anxiety.

Mexico City, March 26.-Siquerios Is the only plague point in the Mazatlan dis Irict that Is causing any anxiety now. There are eighteen patients in the vll- lage, some of whom may die
 In Mazatlan the situation continues bright. The number of patients In the hospital is being reduced and no new cases have developed. Precautions are in nowise being relaxed. however, and with the exception of allowing free communi- cation, the same rigid rules that were enforced at the beginning of the epi- demic are still being observed.
 The charity committee of Mazatlan still has cash balance on hand of $195- 900 after paying for all houses burned and maintaining the poor who have been thrown out of employment by the cessation of business in the city
 The money contributed by the Mexican people has been judiciously expended and has served the purpose intended, that of relieving the suffering and stamping out the plague. More will be needed to repair the damage done and to keep the people of the port in supplies until the quaran- tine is raised and business fully renewed. But it is certain now that the worst Is over, and 1t will be only a short time until the plague is completely extermi- mated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-27
NEW CHINESE MINISTER.
Successor to Wu Ting Fang Arrives
 In San Francisco.

San Francisco, March 26.-Among the passengers on the steamer Korea from the Orient today was Sir Chen Tuns Liang Cheng, K R. M. G.. the new Chi nese minister to the United States. Min ister Chen Tung Liang Cheng, in an in terview, said:
 'I can have no better example than that of Minister Wu. He tried to educate the American people out of their preju- dice against my countrymen as a race. Of course I realize that the Americans will never permit the unrestricted com ing of Chinese laborers. Nobody desires that. I do not think it would be wise if they did. But the American government and American statesmen have shown the most friendly spirit toward China in the troublesome times of the last three years, and I hope much from that. I will maintain friendly relations, and will try to do what I can along the lines marked out by Minister Wu to secure an amelior- ation of existing laws"
 Asked concerning the renewal of the Boxer troubles reported, especially from Canton, Sir Liang said:
 The Canton trouble was not at all serious. I was there at the time of its occurrence. There were a few arrests ana that ended it. There has not been, and I think will not be a renewal of the Boxer trouble. China is at peace with the world and will remain at peace"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-27
CARNECIF'SN NAME WILL
 NOT BE OBLITERATED
LOAN OF 1OO0-1O10
 WILL BE REFUNDED
SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY TO ISSUE NEW BONDS IN Ex- CHANGE AT A PREMIUM OF 2 PER CENT.

Washington, March 26.-The secretary of the treasury today published a circu- lar announcing that on and after April 1, 1903, he will receive for refundlng, un- der authority of section Il of the act Of March IA. 1900. to an amount not exceed ing $1000 000, 900, any of the bonds of the 3 per cent loan of 1sOs-1s1s and 1 per cent funded loan of 1907 They may be surren- dered at price yielding to the interest or an income of 2A per cent per annum and the new bonds will be issued in exchange of a premium of per cent. Accrued in- terest on both old and new bonds will be calculated to date of exchange.
 There are now outstanding about s97.- 900, GOO of per cent bonds and s2ss. OOO 900 of the 4s of 1907 which are affected by the circular issued today. There are also outstanding about s46ooo,0oo of the per cent consols of 1880, issued under the act of March IA 1900. These per cent bonds were issued in 1900 at par under provisions of the refunding act. If the new bonds are to be issued now at par there would be profit to the owners of the bonds, taking the present market value as a basis, of about per cent for the per cent bonds surrendered and about 5h per cent for the 4s of 1907. The secretary de- sires to obtain an equitable share of this profit for the government, which is the reason for charging premium of per cent upon the new bonds to be issued
 The circular will contain full particu- lars for the guidance of those who de- sire to avail themselves of the privilege of refundlng. and will be sent to record ed owners of registered bonds of the two loans in question.
 The per cent bonds of 1904 will mot be received for funding under this circular, but will be reserved for redemption. They mature February l, 1904. The secre- tary stated, in explanation of his action, tLat he desired to put out larger amount of 2 per cents. which could be available to increase circulation in case of a stringency
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-27
STRANGE CASE OF CHASE.
Young Man Found in Paris Was
 Hunted for Years.

Paris. March 26.-United States Consul Gowdy today gave out an interview in which he touched on some of the re- markable features of the case of the young man, Moses Fowler Chase, of Lafayette, Ind, whose whereabouts had been the subject of diligent search for several years. It follows in the main the statements made in these dispatches last night while adding some interesting de- tails. MT. Gowdy says in part that sev- eral individuals one of them a woman prosecuted the search for Chase under his personal instructions. M. Elhin, the prefect of police, and M. Bouquet. a police commissary, also gave the consul general every assistance
 Chase was found in the private sani- tarium Mir. Gowdy says he understands that the estate of Chase Is estimated to be worth s1.OO0,O00. mainly in lands situ- ated in Benton county, Indiana inherited from his grandfather. The statements of MT. Gowdy also set forth the names of the various prominent contesting inter- ests in Cincinnati, Indianapolis and else where
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-27
BIG LEVEE CVT ABOVE
 CITY OF NEW ORLEANS.

26rhe Louisiana occurred IN Lucy miles above the  dividing St. John parishes It
  a a Pacific railway
  possible build with 25Oo the the plantation The
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-27
GERMANS HAVE SUCCESS.
Development of Cotton Growing In
 Africa Has Not Been a Failure.

Washington March 26-German textile makers are meeting with success in their efforts to develop the cotton-g growing in- dustry in German East Africa, according to a report to the state department from Consul General Hughes at Coburg. He says that the Bremen cotton exchange has just tested quantity of cotton grown in the Kilwa district. which was shown to be nearly as good in staple, color and other qualities as the higher valued Egyptian cotton, from the seed of which 1t was grown.
 The German cotton sells from F to IA cents per pound To promote its growth the colonial economical committee has promised premiums for properly cared for cotton fields and will furnish seed gins and balng presses free of charge.
 The Egyptian government has written to the United States department of agri- culture to secure the service of a cotton expert and chemist
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-27
FRANCE REFUSES
 CARTHUSION MONKS
THEY ARE SEPARATED FROM THE
 OTHER RELIGIONS AS FORMING
 A CLASS APART-THEY MANU. FAcTURE coRDlALs-ARE RICH.

Paris March 26-The chamber of depu- ties today completed the government programme reading the male religious orders which applied for authorization to remain in France by refusing by a large majority, the application of the Carthu- sian monks, who are separated from the other orders as forming a class apart, they being employed in manufacturing cordials. Their order is the wealthiest in France.
 Abbe Lemir spoke today on behalf of the monks, urging that they spread their benefactions in the country around the monastery and that the money made by their industry was freely distributed to the poor. The true reason that the order was driven from the country, said the speaker, was that it was feared that it's money was used for political purposes This was untrue
 Premier Combes replied that the ar guments in favor of the Carthusian monks could be reduced to the asser- ton that the order did good. and that the decision against it would be pain fully received by the country. His opin- ion was absolutely different The Car thusian monks lived under the same regime as the other orders and should be treated in the same way. They should not be favored because they were rich.
 It had been urged that their departure would cause a serious loss to the depart ment of Isere fin which their monastery is situated. But the chamber must not be guided by the considerations of ma terial interest It was debasing religion to associate 1t with commercial enter prises. It was asserted that the Carthu- sian monks did not meddle in politics They had not meddled openly with drums and trumpets like other orders, but con ducted an active propaganda against the republic
 Tine superior general of the Carthusian order recently signed a pamphlet urging all citizens not to pay their taxes and to boycott the republican officials. The chamber then by vote of 33S to 23l. refused to discuss the application for authorization and adjourned.
 During the session an attempt was made to demonstrate in favor of the Car thuslan monks. Some POO persons gath cred in the street in front of the chamber of deputies and began cheering for the monks. The gates of the Palais Bourbon were promptly closed and the military guard turned out.
 The police. however. quickly dispersed the crowd.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-27
RECIPROCITY TREATY HAS
 A VERY SLENDER CHANGE

Havana, March 26.-The chance for carrying through the reciprocity treaty appears slender tonight uniess the Uni- ted States government comedies the right to the Cuban senate to provide that the treaty shall not be effective unless it is ratified by the United States congress during the present year.
 The senate committee on foreign rela- lions met this afternoon and decided to report in favor of the adoption of all the amendments added by the United States to the treaty, but also to a separate pro- vision as an accompaniment to the ef- feet that the ratification must be com pleted before December 3l. The chairman of the foreign relations committee, Senor Bustamento, made a statement to the Associated Press correspondent at the conclusion of tpdays meeting. at which
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-27
INDEX TO TODAYS PAPER
The Weather.

For Alabama: Fair in north; showers in south portion Saturday showers, fresh southeast to south winds.
 P-5e One. Schwab discusses the new steel merger No negro women attend New Orleans meeting. Burdick inquest is ended. John Redmond explains the Irish land Big levee cut forty miles above New Orleans.
 Page Two. Baldy Davis arrested on serious charge, but he says he is innocent. Bingham's work is satisfactory. Illinois Central will soon be running trains to Birmingham.
 Page Three. General state news.
 Page Four. Editorial comment. Gossip heard in hotel lobbies and else where.
 c. Page rive. Standing before a mirror. Luther Stew art II years old, cuts his throat and dies almost instantly Negro bitten by dog seven weeks ago dying of rabies. United States grand jury makes it's re- port. Will Dorsey will be hanged today for highway robbery. committed six years ago. Medical college will have It's com mencement April 2
 Page Six. Social notes and personals. Supreme Court opinions.
 Page Seven. Local and foreign market reports.
 Page Eight. Baseball, racing and general sporting news. situation along the levees. New York baseball team plays Birming- ham today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-27

were heard the representatives of com mercial, manufacturing and agricultural interests, all of whom favored the rati- fication of the amended treaty, and urged
 that it be made one as early as possible. During the afternoon Senor Bustamento said the committee were informed of the contents of a cable from Secretary Hay to the effect that the treaty could not be amended, that the amendment covering the reference to congress applied only to the United States congress, and giving assurances of President Roosevelt's in- tention to call a special session of con- gross prior to December. It was be- lieved that these assurances. coupled with the unanimity with which the busi- new men who were consulted urged the ratification of the treaty would result in a favorable report unhampered by any treaty, but the committee believe that the condition that they recommend will not njure the treaty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-27
READ TT IN NEWSPAPERS
 AND THEN SHOT HIMSELF

Paris, March 26-Eforts have been made today to trace the letters and docu- ments received by Major General Mac Donald from the war office shortly before his suicide, as 1t was thought that they might throw light on the motive for the act, but the magistrate who has taken charge of the dead mans effects says no letters or documents were found except some uninteligible seribbling which would indicate that the writer was in a dazed condition. As a number of letters from the war office were delivered to him last Wednesday and Thursday. the auth critics conclude that the general prepared
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-27

for his end by first destroying the let ters.
 The Figaro asserts that one of the let ters received by Sir Hector Macdonald from the war office on Wednesday morn ing was an ultimatum ordering him to leave forthwith for Ceylon, thus destroy ing his last hope of reconsideration of his case by the war authorities in Eng land. The fact however. that the general took his life soon after he was observed scanning two newspapers published in English, giving the charges made against him and publishing a portrait of him. is taken as indicating that pain at the pub licity rather than any action by the British war office determined his act.