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Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-09-11
MERRY MEAlTlMES.
The Table No Place For Fault Find
Ing, NaEginG and Strife.

Has 1t ever been your lot to sit at a
table with a group of young folks who
ate the meal in silence or, with a few
constrained remarks, looked askance at
the head of the family before ventur-
ing on any remark! l have seen such
a sight on more than n occasion.
Doctors have told us over and over
again Of the beneficial results arising
from Il meal eaten with a contented
frame of mind and with cheerful sur
roundings; but, sad to say, there are
q constant scene Of pickering, nagging
and fault finding.
This is not only the case where there
are young children, who require a
reprimand occasionally for careless
ness, but l am speaking Of those homes
where the girls and boys are well into
their teens. Wrong is that parent, Ell
ther father or mother, who chooses the
hour when all are assembled round
the table to mention some half forgot
ten grievance or to find some fault.
If any trivial thing has been done
wrong or any duty omitted wait until
dinner or tea is over before you scold,
blame or reprimand. Let the food
which God gives us for the purpose of
nOurishing and sustaining our bodies
have the opportunity of accomplishing
that end, which cannot be the case II
every moUthful is swallowed with Ell.
Their a sarcastic word or an uncompli.
mpntary remark. More INDIGESTION
and other arrangements
are caused by the too common fault OF
uncomfortable mealtimes than many
people would suppose. and it is oul
positive duty. which we should all try
to remember. to make those hours O.
the day cheerful and agreeable to tn,
children and to set them an example
which you would be the first to notic'
and approve In others.-Scotsman.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-09-11

The Nickle Plate Road with its
eastern connections-the Delaware,
Lackawanna & Western and West
Shore and Boston - Maine Rail.
roads-is considered by those who
have patronized it as a most desirable
line between Chicago and New York
Boston and other eastern points, and
takes its place among the first-class
lines leading e%astbound from Chicago
1t is operating three through first
class trains, all daily, and equipped
with modern improvements, for the
convenience ad comfort of the travel
ing public, and has succeeded, in a
remarkable degree, in pleasing its
patrons, growing in popularity every
day. One of its attractive features
and thoroughly appreciated by the
travelling public. is its dining car ser
vice, meals served on American Club
Plan, ranging in price from 35c to 81;
also service a la carte. Colored port.
ers are in charge to look after the
comfort of passengers in coaches, and
especially to assist ladies' travelling
with children. All passenger trains
arrive at and depart from the La
Salla St. Station, Chicago, the only
passenger station in Chicago on the
Elevated Loop. When going east, try
the Nickel Plate Road. City ticket
office III Adams St., Chicago.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-09-11
SIR JOHN SOANE'S WHIM.
b Practical Joke . Celebrated Man
Played ON P~Osterity.

The Practical Joke . Celebrated Man
Played ON P~0sterity.
One of the most famous Of pOstmor-
TEN jokes was that perpetrated by the
donor of the celebrated SOane museum
Of pictures and other valuable objects
dart to England, the late Sir John
SOane, who died in 1887. In his will
Sir John made provision for the Open
ing Of three sealed cupboards on GER
tain specified dates in the presence of
the trustees. In 1866, that is to say
almost thirty years after the death of
the t~estator. the first Of the mysterious
receptacles was with much ceremony
and breaking Of seals opened in the
presence OF a committee of men, with
the then president of the Royal acad-
envy, Sir f. Grant, at their head. In
stead of q priceless treasure or some
evidence that would throw an entirely
new light upon some doubtful incident
In political history the contents of the
cupboard proved to be worthless ac-
counts, letters and stationery.
Twenty years passed by, and the in
terest that had smoldered after the
disappointment Of 1866 was again
famed into flame at he prospect of
breaking the seals Of the second cup
board. at which rite there were pres
ent among others DIR. Alfred Water
house, Il. A.. and Sir (then Dr. B. w.
Richardson. Like the cupboard mention
ed in the well known nursery rhyme, Sir
Johns second cabinet proved bare
OF any sensation, the contents being
chiefly composed of letters relating to
certain long forgotten family quarrels
that had not even the merit of being
Interesting. If some Of those author
lied to be present at the opening of
the third and last receptacle of mys-
terry were dubious about the profit that
would accrue by letting the light of day
fall upon the contents thereof after
sixty years darkness one at least. Sir
B. w. Richardson. looked forward
with undated interest to that day in
1896 when the last seal would be
broken and the mystery solved. but he,
alas, died just two days before the
ceremony was performed, and the fact
that Sir John had played q practical
joke upon posterity was duly confirm
ed by the presence of a collection Of
perfectly worthless letters and papers.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-09-11
Homeseekers' Excursions.

Via Chicago Great Western Railway
to points south, southwest, west. north
and northwest at one fare plus $500
Tor h round trip. on sale Sept. LIST
and 18th. Free reclining chair cars,
dining and cafe cars, on which you
pay only for what you order, on all
trains. For further particulars apply
to any Great Western Agent, or J.
P. Elmer, G. p. A.. Chicago.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-09-11
GOOD THINGS TO LEARN.

Learn to laugh. A good laugh is bet.
ter than medicine.
Learn to attend strictly to your own
business; very important point.
Learn how to tell a story. A we'll
told story is as welcome as a sunbeam
In a sick room.
Learn to stop %croaking. If you can
not see any good in this world keep
the bad to yourself.
Learn to keep your own troubles to
yourself. The world is too busy to care
for your ills and sorrows.
Learn to greet your friends with a
smile. They carry o many frowns in
their Own hearts to be bothered with
any Of yours.
Learn to hide your aches and pains
under a pleasant smile. No one cares
whether you have the earache, head
ache or rheumatism
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-09-11
Prayer Of the Convert.

A south sea islander ut the close Of
q religious meeting offered the follow
ing prayer: 20 God, we are about to
go to our respective homes. Let not
the words we have heard be like the
fine clothes we wear-sOon to be taken
off and folded up in a box till another
Sabbath around. Rather. let
thy truth be like the tattoo on our
bodies-ineffaceable till death."-Carle-
tons Magazine.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-09-11
The Turk md the Grave.

In Russia many Of the peasantry still
bury their dead in grottoes and caves,
just ms their princes and noble men
were accustomed to do centuries ago.
In Constantinople, as in other Turkish
cities. bodies are placed in the ground
as o o as the last spark of life has
fed. The Mussulman believes that as
long as the body is unburied the spirit
is in torment and that it is a crime
akin to murder to modest a grave. Ac-
cordincly. the cemeteries around many
oriental cities far exceed in extent the
abodes of the living.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-09-11
Beside Herself.

The fair young thing was telling
about how happy she was whom she
saw her brothers baseball team win
the intercollegiate game. oh" she CUR
gled. II was so delighted that I just
Rugged myself for joy"'
Here the grave professor of psychol-
ogy looked up with an air Of interest.
Rugged YOURSELF" he asked. I'm
deed. you must have been quite beside
yourself to have lone that."-Judge.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-09-11
Habits of Fish.

Most fishes seek their food by
sight, says Professor Edmund Clark
Sanford, Of Clark university. in the
international Quarterly, and these
DO not usually notice il by any other
sense. But those I 4. are accus-
toned to find it by smell ;eidom pay
any attention to 1t VIXEN they merely
see it.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-09-11
New Opening Of an Old Country.

New Opening of an Old Country.
On August % the Big Woods coun.
senger travel by Chicago. Milwaukee,
and st. Paul railway, completing its
new road from st. Paul to Manlxato
1t is 10Y the short line between Man
kato and the Twin Cities With two
up to date trains each way. running
through to Wells.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-09-11
The

"Why do you watch the thermometer
on the wall so closely?' Queried the in
valid.
Because" replied the unframed
nurse, 1.-THE doctor said if the temporal
ture got any higher l was to give you
another dose of Q%uinine."
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-09-11
Low one Way coIonist . ate..

On sale VIA Chicago Great Western
hallway on the first and third Tues.
days In each month to Sept. Is. 1903. to
points West and Southwest. For fur,
ther Information apply to any Great
western Agent, or J. F. Elmer. G. p.
A.. Chicago. Ill.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-09-11
Indiana and Ohio Excursions.

The Chicago and Great Western
Railway will on Sept. 1916, and Oct.
9Th, sell tickets at one and one-third
fare for the round trip to Cincinnati,
Columbus, Dayton, Toledo, Sandusky,
Springfield, Elkhart. Fort Wayne,
Lafayette. indianapolis and all inter
mediate points in Ohio and Indiana,
also Louisville, Ky. For further in
formation apply to any Great Western
agent, or J. P. Elmer, G. P. A., Chica-
go, IN.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-09-11
E.xpert Parra+ CNclist.

In Berlin a parrot cyc!ist is draw,
ing great crowds of admirers. The
bird conducts Itself like an expert
enced rider, w~c.aing with its feet the
pedsis Of "a dImiGutiye machine whose
grooyed tire rvus along a t~ight-rope.
Vita its bcah i manages the handle
bar. 1t carrie long another parrot
hansng on a traDcze beneath, and thus
maintains perfect equilibrium.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-09-11
BewfldePed.

John Henry, I'll thrash you soundly
II l ever catch you telling another
story that isn't true"
and yet. ma, l heard you say to the
minister that had great Imagination"
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-09-11

"Sir!" cried Mr.. Pecksniff indignant
~. "How dare you accuse me Of such
things? My reputation. sir. is spot
less"
"Your reputation may be, sir" re-
piled the detective, "but you're not.
We spotted you some time ago."-Ex-
change.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-09-11
The Proof OF II.

Casey (after Riley has fallen five
stories)-Are veg dead. Pat?
Riley-Oi am.
Casey-Shure, yer such a liar OF don't
know whether to behave yez or not.
R~iley-Shure. thot proves Oi'm dead.
Yez wudn't dare call me a liar IL OF
wur aloive!-Judge.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-09-11
Nothing But Fun!
Coal Bids Wanted.
Bismarck, n. D.,

September 1st, 1903.
Bids for supplying 300 tons, more or
less, best lump Ignite coal to be de-
livered at the several school buildings
as required. during the ensuing school
year, are hereby invited. Bids to be
the clerks office in the First National
Bank, at s p. m. Tuesday, October 9Th,
1903. Right reserved to reject any and
all bids.
s. NJ. PYE,
Clerk Board of Education.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-09-11
The Last Dance,

He-May l ask you for a dance?
She-Certainly, the last one on the
list.
He-But III not be here then.
She-Neither will I.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-09-11
4 Timid

"Tn bet a dollar il | should ask you
to marry me you'd refuse" ventured
Gussie, trying to inject n little more
spirit into the conversation.
my. but you're a cheap one!" re-
sponded the girl.
"Y-y-y-why2 :" stammered Gussie.
Because you won't bet more than a
collar on a sure thing Baltimore
American.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-09-11
Too Previous.

The Anxious Mother-Are you sure
my son has appendicitis?
The Eminent Specialist-We can s"ii
you better. madam, after the oIe.atiOn.
Life.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-09-11

place for him to go and get refitted.
'Why don't you call upon the girl
you were flirting with all last night?'
his friend inquired. "She has a first
class reputation for making eyes,
D,poh
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-09-11

A gentleman whose one glass Y
has served him for years had the mis-
fortune to drop 1t. 1t smashed to
atoms. This happened when he was
Tar away In the country. He inquired
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-09-11
500 TIME GARD

No. 81, mixed, west bound, arrive s 90 p. m
No. 90, mixed, east bound, depart S:45 u. M.
Freight and passengers for Braddock, Ma
Cakes, Hankinson and all points nc
the 500 line to MIND ,olis.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-09-11

A show Of daring oft conceals great
cowardice-Lucan.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-09-11
which,

Quietly, you know. u h silent
partner"
AT the office or al home!"-Cincin-
natl Commercial Tribune.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-09-11
COLLEGE OF LAW OF THE UNI.
VERSiTY OF NORTH DAKOTA. Two
+. S.-Our double track
roadbed is said to be the
smoothest in America.

VERSlTY OF NORTH DAKOTA. Two
years course leads to the degree of
LII. B. Final examination papers sub.
mitted to Supreme Court and If an.
proved admit to bar. Strong faculty
OF able lawyers. For full information
address, Andrew A. Bruce, Associate
Dean, Grand Forks, N. ID.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-01-25
WASHINGTON

The time allowed for the ratification OF
tho CuDaa treaty may have to be extended.
IL is denied los thc state department that
there is secret clause lh the Cuban treaty
discriminating against British West india
posscsslors.
TWO prominent negro politicians from
Georgia chilled On the prcsid ut to discuss
auontmcnts ana to suggest n plan for
relieving him of the burden Of passing on
Else claims OF so mNuy negro applicants for
Office.
Secretary Hay and the British Rmbas-
sador aligned treaty providing for set
Element OF tho Alaskan boundary question,
The investigation OF the bribery charges
In connection vita the torpedo boat bill
continued
The house agricultural bill contains an
appropriation of 100000 Tor further boil
wceyll experiments
McLaurlu Of Mississippi failed to effective
" use the material he had I'm answering
Spoonefs defcnsc OF the administration s
action IN the Mncola AFFAIR
senator Morgan Is opposed to the Panama
canal treaty, because 1t does not provide
Tor control by the United States In per
pctuity.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-01-25
HOUSTON.


The duplication OF street names In Hous-
ton is cause OF confusion.
The birthday Of Bobby Burns will be
celebrated by the Caledonian society.
movement is on foot among Houston
women TO establish day nursery.
Or Anderson Watson Of Earl Park Ind.
was found dead in his bed In this dty.
Mldwinter commencement exercises will
occur at the opera house Tuesday evening.
Representatives OF Boer Republic travel
ing over Southern Pacific with view to
colonization will reach Houston today.
Matinee races at the Harrisburg road
trncE have been announced for wednes
day.
Ex-sherin Garrett l. Scott has been re-
leased on notice OF approval Of bond by
sheriff Of Washington county.
Much Interest manifested In labor unions
meeting to discuss Doll tax payment to-
morrow night.
boy was badly injured in attempting
to board a street car on Main street.
The annual doll show at Turner hall
was closed by an award OF the prizes
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-01-25
CONoREss.

The house passed the agricultural APP
preparation bill
The house agricultural appropriation bill
allows $500. 900 for free seeds
In the senate spooncr defended the presi-
dents action in the lndlanola postofhce Of
fair. lie was replied to by McLaurln,
The senate passed bill spproprating
100000 for headstones for the grnvos Of
Confederate soldiers who died In Northern
prisons.
The text OF the Panama canal treaty las
been made public by the senate The United
States gets t0Oyear lease, With privilege
Of pcrpetuany renewing 1t,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-01-25

to dismiss the Tyler bank case and the trial
is to he proceeded with
1t is believed that Postmaster stoner OF
Waco Will he reapp' ltcd.
For tho third time, Seth p. Mills has re
covered Judgment against the Katy for
personal injuries
Peter Gardner was convicted o. murder
az Galveston and given the death penalty.
Representatives Of commercial clubs met
Mt Dallas. but organization Of the federation
was not perfected.
g. r. Spcer aged 81, shielded at Dallas
by throwing himself In front OF an engine
His neck was broken.
II s proposed to organize an Insurance
company FOR commercial travellers under the
projected mutual law.
Warrants have been sworn ont a. Jack.
sonvluc FOR j. T. aud e. Il Fleagrr who
are believed 10 have gone 20 Mexico,
Al union mon in the building trudas at
Dnjlas have been ordered to stop work
Monday
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-01-25
FcREloN.

Lord Lnndsdowne will preserve the ALI
ance with Germany SO long as It can be
done without giving afrront to the United
States.
Thousands OF the people OF North Sweden
are on the verge OF starvation.
The British government doesn't know eK-
aetly what to do with Lynch. convicted
OF high treason.
Great Britain is considerably Rgitated over
the reciprocity treaty between the United
States and Cuba, considering 1t a direct dis
elimination against all her West India pos
sessions.
Germanys policy at home and abroad Is
the commanding theme OF Europe The EN-.
peror is regarded as likely TO precipltate
trouble at any time,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-01-25

Monday, but withdrew the request. aud tho
senate agreed to a resolution Introduced
10y Mr. jones (ark9 instructIng the com
inlttee on naval affairs TO Inquire whether
II Is nor practicable to use other oils tbnn
naphtha and gasoline on war vessels.
BlIls were passed extending the time for
completing an incline railway on West
Mountain, at Hot Springs, Ark; authoriz-
ing bridge across Cling river In 'rpnnes.
see; placing Captain y. L. Bailey ON the
retired list; authorizing the detail OF oni.
GERS oil me army as chief assistant chiefs
Of the Philippine constabulary; approprint.
ing 100000 for appropriate hcadstoues for
the graves of Confederate soldiers who died
IN Northern prisons; placing Lieutenant
Commander Arthur T. Osborne on tho 10.
tired list Of the navy as commander; pro
yidins for monuments to the memories Il
Generals Francis Nash and William Lee
nayIdson OF North Carolina, revo utlonary
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-01-25
THE PRESIDENTS CALLERS
TWO WELL KNOWN GEORGIA POLL
TlClAN5 CONFERRED WITH HIM.
They Feared He Was Embarrassed by
the Swarnns OF Negro Applicants
for Positions

Washington. January "a President
Roosevelt today received a call from Mr..
Pledger, a well known negro politician Of
Georgia, and Bishop Walters, prominent
colored churchman. who desired to discuss
with him the general subject of the ap-
Dointment OF negroes TO Federal office. The
former is acting president OF the Afro,
American council. the leading negro polit-
ical organization of the country, and Bishop
Walters is chairman Of the executive com
mlttee OF the council
They told the president they feared he
was being embarrassed by many pending
claims Of negroes for political preferment,
and Indicated their intention, after con
sultation with colored men throughout the
country. to call a meeting OF the executive
committee Of the Afro American council to
be held in this city. for the purpose Of
devising some means OF regulating the
claims Of colored men, no as TO relieve
the president from the consideration Of
the cases OF those who are not entitled to
such consideration. The executive commit.
tee consists of three members from each
State 1t is proposed to suggest to the
executive committee the creation Of com
mittee OF prominent colored men. the duty
OF the committee being to pass finally upon
the claims OF negro applicants for Federal
appointment before they are presented to
the pre- sidcnt
It is pointed out that this. or some sim
liar plan. will be adopted to relieve the
president from much annoyance, and the
promoters OF the idea hope to see It carried
into effect. The president did not indi,
cate to his callers what his views re-
speeding their plans were
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-01-25
n road from Brownsville to sinton to the
business men OF Brownsville.
VENEZUELA.

There has been no agreement reached
concerning the raising OF the blockade.
Great Britain is said to be satisfied with
the guarantees offered by Mr.. Bowen, but
Germany has returned no answer
The feeling is increasing that Unless tho
blockade is speedily raised, grave complica-
lions will ensue.
The United States government considers
the guarantees offered by Venezuela as
eminently reasonable.
The German foreign office 10 indignant at
unfayoraBIa American press comments
An Associated Press dispatch from Ion
don states that the allies have agreed to
reject Mr.. Bowens proposition for raising
the blockade,
At late hour Mr.. Bowen expressed a
belief that the controversy would be set
tied soon and satisfactorily.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-01-25

building mp of the body by the nutri-
tion derived from food The gain in
weight proves the cure.
rThree years ago was taken sick with what
the doctor called nervousness and indigestion"
writes Mis-, Warren E. Parker Of Orange street
Nantucket Mass q He gave inc medicine fut
the trouble bu, could not eat even little toast
or oatmeal without suffering severely. In few
months beran 90 have distressing pains right
IN the PIT OF my stomach called the dotot
again and he said ! had catarrh of stomach
gave inf medicine but Il did upt do any good
nisuSed ,abing NJ Picrces tneaicines and soon
beeen 10 ietl hetter I have taken sit bottles ~
Gniden Medical niseoveiy' two OF Fnvorite
lets, ! have GAINED ten pounds Can Cd, every.
thiHs."
Dr. Piefces Pleasan, Pellets cure con-
stipaion.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-01-25
ALAskAN BOUNDARY QUESTION.
Treaty Signed Providing for Final Set
Element.

Treaty Signed Providing for a Final Set
tlement.
Washington. January 2A-SecretaIy Hay
and Sir Michael Herbert the British am
bassador, today signed a treaty providing
for settlement OF the Alaskan boundary
question. Efforts In this direction have
been put forth for a long time. the press,
ure coming from both sides. The treaty
signed today provides for the references
OF all boundary questions TO a mixed
tribunal OF IurlstS, three on each side, TO
determine the Interpretation to be placed
ON the treaty Of 1925 between Great Britain
and Russia. which defined the boundaries
between British America and Alaska,
II is understood the treaty has been
drawn up after thorough consultation with
the leading members OF the senate OF both
political parties. the administration de-
string to do everything possible in advance
TO secure It's ratification.
The treaty win be submitted to the senate
soon and the effort win he made to ratify
Il before the expiration Of the present ses.
sion.