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Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-09-16

nifty miles west of here, and Rugby,
about as far east. 1t came from the
north and did thousands of dollars
worth Of damage
The worst damage was done to the
crops Very little threshing had been
done and hundreds of acres of flax.
wheat, oats and other grain Law in the
helds ready for the threshers. Hun
dreds of acres of grain had not even
been cut and this is totally ruined.
There is little hope for the grain
which was cut, but which was not vet
threshed. A very little of this will be
saved. The farmers are mostly poor
tillers of the soil who came from the
east year or so ago. and the blow will
be one which will require years to re
cover
One man, named Kerkey, was found
today. frozen stiff not far from his
home, twelve miles northwest of this
place. He had gone out into the storm
to recover some cattle which were
straying away, and became exhausted
He died from exposure.
Great loss was reported among the
ranchers. Cattle went with the storm
and hundreds perished. A number
were found dead close to the stock
yards at this place
Great damage was done to the cleo
tric light system of this city. Not
light was turned on Saturday night
and the city was almost in darkness
The Leland hotel guests were able to
retire with the aid of candles. 1t will
be weeks before the system can be re-
paired.
Thousands of beautiful trees along
the river and surrounding the homes
in this city were broken down. The
wet snow chung to their branches,
causing the damage.
Little has been heard from the home
steaders on the prairie. The trails are
drfted full of wet snow and it is i'm
possible to travel
The trains were all late Four of
them. two passengers and two freights
were stuck in a ten-foot snow drift
near Des Laos, one car being off the
track.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-09-16
THE HOMESTEAD RIGHT.
of the United States Boiled Down tc
Paragraph.

Any man of age, or under age and
the head of family or married. or a
single woman of age. or n !'serted
wife or widow, none of whom now
own 100 acres of land in any state or
territory. can acquire a homestead OF
not over 100 acres, provided, after ap-
pearing in person to make entry, and
paying fee Of $li for 100 acres, he
resides five years on his homestead,
making reasonable improvements; or
after fourteen months of actual resi-
dence and improvements, he pays
s125 per acre for the land.
Soldiers and sailors of the Civil wal
may deduct their time of service from
the time of residence on the home
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-09-16

rich gifts out of their poverty into the
treasury of their Lord and Savior
Anniversaries of the Young Mems
Christian association, Young Peoples
Christian Endeavor and other minor
organizations were held during the
evening hours of the different days
Sunday a Great Day
Sabbath dawned. a glorious day
At the early dawn the sound Of prayer
and praise rose from the white tepees
of the Christian Indians A vast audi
ence gathered to hear the word Of
God proclaimed in the wild, barDaric
tongue OF the Dakotas Fully 300
Of both races. many with moistened
eyes, sat down together at the sacra-
mental supper
During the hours of the closing day
tent meetings with groups OF intimate
friends were held here and there all
over the camp ground Everywhere
could be heard fragments Of fayorite
hymns and snatches of sweet refrain
The whole camp soon sunk into
slumber and the great council Of 1903
had passed into history
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-09-16
CANADIANS FEEL JUBILANT
Score What They Believe to Be Good
Point In the international Boundary
Dispute.

London Sept 16.-The first day OF
the oral argument in the Alaskan
boundary question was taken up by
Attorney General Finlay. who par
TALLY presented the Canadian view OF
this important controversy. When
the tribunal adjourned al few min
utes after four O'Clock the Canadians
were gratified at scoring what they
believed to be the first good point.
During the afternoon session the at
torney general sought TO establish the
position of Portland channel and fix
the entrance thereto. He Interpreted
the words. A la Hauteur de- i'll the
Russo-Britisn correspondence leatl%g
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-09-16
FELT DISGRACE kEENLY.
Noted Chinese Diplomat Suicides at
San Francisco

San Francisco, Sept 16.-Tom
King Iung, high official in court
circles at Picking, military attache of
the Chinese legation at Washington
and secretary to Jung Bow He. the
acting consul general at San Francis
co, has committed suicide by asphyx-
iation at the Chinese consulate. Yuns
was arrested on charge of misde
meanor on Friday morning last, and
this disgrace led him TO take his life
He left letter for the acting consul
general containing a statement to this
effect The deceased came here about
four months ago from China with tne
Chinese minister. He leaves a Wife
end two sans residing in China
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-09-16
sOTH SHOT TRUE.
Two Men Killed in a Duel Over a
Younq Woman.

Chicago. Sept. ia special TO the
Tmos-Herald from St Anthony par
ish. Louisiana. tells of duel between
TWO young men The trouble arose
over young woman.
The men met at the appointed hour
end place, and at the command of
their seconds, Are you ready, fire.
both weapons We're discharged at the
same instant and both men fell dead,
one with a bullet through his brain
and the other with a bullet through
his heart
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-09-16

DISPUTE OVER CARD GAME.
Saloonkeeper Killed and Bartender
Seriously Wounded.

sheridan, Wyo, Sept. l6.-Henry
Schroeder, a saiconkeeper al Dayton,
a town west of here was shot and
killed, and Edward Sims. his bar
tender. seriously injured by Jack Han
ley, as the result OF dispute concern
ing money lost at cards. At the point
OF a gun Hanley compelled the en-
ployes OF a livery stable TO saddle
horse for him, and he rode away A
posse OF citizens overlook ,Ilanley
who refused 10 surrender Hanley
was captured after his horse had
been shot from under him and his leg
broken by bullets fred by the posse.
He was brought 70 this city and placed
il iail.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-09-16
TRANQUIL AT BEIRUT.
Good impression Created by Repres.
siVe Measures.

Sofia. Sept. 16.-The American con
sui at Beirut telegraphs that the situ
alton there is tranquil. although some
fears are entertained of disturbances
on the occasion OF the Feast of the
Cross.
The consul adds that good i'm
preston was created by Rear Admiral
Cotton's conference with Main Pasha
the acting vail Of Beirut, and the lat
ter's repressive action, as already re-
ported by Admiral Cotton to the au
thoritics at Washington
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-09-16
THE ECONOMY OF THRIFT.
How the Thrifty Farmers Wife Settled
For Her Purchases from the Country
Merchant

McVCndnt.
Dakota Farmer: We stood in a vii
iage store, not long ago, in one of the
northern counties of North Dakota.
Two women came into the store to
trade, and as it proved quite extensive
ly. Both had children with them. and
both showed unmistakable signs of
being the wives of farmers who were
still struggling with the hard condi-
tions of new country. They bought
groceries, various little things in the
dry goods line and one or two small
suits Of clothes between them. and
several pairs of rather coarse shoes
for the children. One little boy, when
told that his shoes with little patch
ing would have to be made to do TIL
winter. possibly all winter. winked
back the tears for a spell and then
with his mothers dress wiped away
few that would not be winked back.
He had evidently counted upon the
new shoes, more or less. and the sight
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-09-16

the merchant was compelled to an
nOunce that there were still nearly
$4.o0 to the thrifty woman's credit
AS the two women passed out and
loaded their purchases into the wag-
ons, we did some thinking, but will
leave our readers to do their own. 1t
is unnecessary to add that the dear
boy who cried for the new shoes did
not belong to the woman with the eggs.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-09-16

To the signature CT the treaty of 1872
not as showing that the boundary line
ION the same parallel and the lower
end of Prince OF Wales island, as
claimed by the United States, but
"off Of as asserted by Canada.
The effect OF this would be TO fix
the line at "a degrees 40 minutes, as
claimed BY Canada Chief Justice Al
versjone agreed with Attorney Gen
eral Finlay.
When American counsel have the
opportunity to speak they say they
will show that the Canadians them
selves have given various interprcta-
tions OF the phrase. and they arc in-
clined to minimize the importance of
Lord Alvsestones statement
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-09-16
TRAGEDY OVER WOMAN.
Husband Shot Dead by Alleged Ad-
Ynirer Of Wife.

Springfield H.. Sept l6. = John
Baumberger, baker of Fairfield, H..
was shot and killed by A. o. Harvey.
an implement dealer OF the same
place. The tragedy is said to have
resulted from Baumbergers excep-
tions TO the relations between his
wife and Harvey.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-09-16
BIG COUNCIL OF
CHRISTIAN INDIANS
Interesting Details of tn, Recent Council of
Christian Indians on the Standing
Rock Reservation

tribe than any other single man. HeI
is superintendent of the Presbyterian
work among them. He was one of the
leading spirits of the council.
Themes Discussed.
During Wednesday, Thursday and
Friday afternoons there was a general
discussion of these practical themes:
First-fiow may our Sabbath
schools be improved?
Seconds the custom of making
presents in memory of the dead a
good one?
Third-Many church members are
weak at Fourth of July celebrations.
What can be done about it?
Fourth Should one be engaged in
Christian and heather practices at the
same time?
r'ifth-Does the white mans dance
do any harm?
Sixth-Politics and religion-how
they may strengthen each other?
Seventh-What salary should our
churches pay their pastors?
In such discussions as these the In
dian orator shines He is a born de
batter He knows not only when to
begin. but when to stop. He has not
yet learned to speak against time
In these discussions the concensus
+ seemed to be that their Sabbath
/ schools can be improved in the study
of the lessons, in attendance and in
discipline and that it is not wise to
maintain the custom of memorial pres
ents for the dead The weakness of
many church member on our national
holiday was admitted, and more in
struction on temperance and admoni-
ton, and in some cases suspension for
gross sins on such occasion, were adj
vised
An emphatic NO" was given to
question No. 4. and an equally EN-
phatic Yes" to No. ;. Religion must
dominate politics in order tc strength
en- both a fair living salary should
be paid all faithful pastors.
During these animated discussions
the Indians thronged the council tent.
overowing all around it. and listening
ntently to the different speakers, ap-
proving or disappearing as white audi
ences do. Formerly Indian audiences
listened in glum silence: now they ap-
plaud or oppose, gesticulate. laugh or
cry as ether races do under similar
circumstances.
Separate Church Meetings.
On Friday the Presbytery of Dakota
and the Congregational association of
Dakota convened for the transaction
Of business 1t is wonderful how ad-
miraHy these converted Indian war
riors discharge the grave duties of
presbyters and councillors in these
church courts There are a full score
of native ministers in this presbytery.
cn SATURDAY tHe aHHiNerSdf! meet
ings of the women's missionary socie-
ties We're held. These We're the most
interesting of the whole series. Il was
grand sight to see that great tent
thronged with these nut brown women
/ of the plains. singing in Indian From
Greenland's Icy Mountains" and simi.
lar hymns bowing in prayer together
! discussing intelligently the diferen
! phases Of mission work and bringini
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-09-16

stead. provided they reside at least
one year, Any one taking less than
100 acres prior TO March ., 1853, may
now enter enough to make up the 100
acres. Any one perfecting title to a
homestead prior to June ), 1900, may
now acquire another homestead,
though he may not again commute.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-09-16
REvOLUTIONiSTS DEFEATED.
One Hundred of Them Killed in Mon
astir District.

Constantinople. Sept 16.-Oficial
dispatches report that 100 insurgents
have beer killed in the district of
MOnastir, where the revolutionary
bands are completely demoralized. At
kirchevo ninety insurgents have been
killed and the Turkish troops captured
two wooden cannon. Forty insurgents
have been killed at ljdor and the same
nIIler at GCriza.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-09-16
RUSSIA AND AUSTRIA ACT.
Make Representations to Turkey Re.
gardirq Massacrcs.

Corstantnople Sept l6-The Rus.
sian and Austrian embassies have
made most serious representations to
the porte regarding the eXcesses Of
tne Turkish troops. especially the
Albanians, in the vilayets of Monas.
til and Adrianople The ring leader
OF the Albanian battalion at Prizen
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-09-16
OPENS NEGRO DISCUSSION
Senator Carmack Proposes to Intro
duce Bill for the Oisfranchisement
Of the Negro.

Memphis. Tenn, Sept. 16.-United
States Senator Carmack explained that
his purpose in proposing to introduce
a bill at the next session of congress
for the repeal of the fifteenth amend
ment. thus disfranchising the negro.
is simply to open discussion which
VIII contribute TO a solution CT the
race problem.
To Senator Carmack'S mind the
surest plan Of solving the negro Que5-
ticn as it affects the white race, bcgI
socially and politically, lies in the ne
gro's elimination from politics.
Should the fifteenth amendment be re-
pealed, the question of treating with
the negro would be left to the states.
The Williston Herald man excuses
the appearance of his paper last week
by the declaration that he was making
oats instead of news.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-09-16
THIRTY TURKS KILLED.
Insurgents Sustain No Losses in the
Engagement.

Salonica, Sept. 16.-A band of 120
insurgents posted at BarritZa killed
thirty Turks III a recent engagement
and retired to the mountains without
sustaining any losses. Fifty Turks
who were wounded in the fight at
Witchu Sept l3 have arrived here
\ band organized by Greek notableS
near Drama is threatening to destroy
the village of Gyurejik.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-09-16
ALARM FELT IN BULGARIA
Government of Bulgaria Presents Note
to European Powers Explaining Its
Attitude in the Present Crisis.

which was responsible for much of
the eXcesses and which has been sent
back for INSTRUMENTATION, will be ban
ished.
An insurrection Is reported to he on
the eve Of breaking out at Salonica.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-09-16
PREPARING FOR WAR.
Twenty Thousand Bulgarian Reserves
Called Out

Sofia Sept. l6.-Twenty thousand
Bulgarian reserves belonging to the
divisions on the Turkish frontier have
been called to the coiors
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-09-16
ITALIAN FLEET ASSEMBLING.
Vessels Held in Readiness TO Sail for
Turkish Waters.

London Sept. ia news agency
dispatch from Rome says that the
Italian fleet which has been concen-
trating off the coast of Sicily is held
in readiness to leave for Turkish
waters at few hours notice
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-09-16

Cannon Ball, Sept. 1.-THE thirty
third great annual council of the
Sioux Indian Christians convened here
Sept. 10 and continued several days.
The central meetings were held in the
great council tent. which has capaci-
of more than 1000 Two thousand In
dians were in attendance from the
two Dakotas. Montana Minnesota and
Nebraska. Two hundred and fifty
delegates We're enrolled. They repre-
sented every church and every organi-
zation of an educational or religious
character under the auspices of the
Presbyterian and Congregational
churches in the Sioux nation.
Since 1884 these two great bodies
of Christians have been carrying on
the work of missions among this super
stitious and savage tribe. These eff
forts have met with great success.
There are some thirty Presbyterian
congregations with an aggregate mem
| bership of | 500 communicates and
500 Sunday school members.
The Congregationalists have eigh
teen churches. 1000 communicate
and as many Sunday school scholars
making in all fifty Protestant churches
and $500 communicates among this
former fierce tribe of prairie warriors
They have churches. Sunday school
Y. NJ. C. A., Christian Endeavor. mis-
sionary and other societies-all the
machinery of modern church orsani
zation in efficient operation
This annual council is. to them how
ever. the crowning gathering OF the
whole year. Thus for one-third of a
century they have come together every
year from far and near 1t was a
grand sight-their white tepees
grouped like an army, round about the
great council tent.
Crawford and Riggs.
Biennially two moderators are
chosen. who not only moderate the
meetings, but manage all the business
connected with this great annual gath
ering The Indian moderator was the
Rev. Charles r. Crawford, pastor OF
the Good Will Presbyterian church OF
South Dakota He was born at Fort
Crawford, Wis. almost sixty years
aso. He is the son of that shrewd
Scotch fur trader, Crawford and a full
blooded Sioux mother.
Rev. A. l.. Riggs, d. D.. the second
moderator. is the eldest son OF the
famous missionary, Rev. Stephen Re
serve Riggs. ID. D. He was born more
than sixty years ago in one of the
mission cabins at Lac-qui- Parle, Mimi
The Indians called him Good Bird
when a babe. He has devoted his life
to mission work among the Sioux and
is now superintendent of the Santee
normal school at Santee, Neb.
He and his younger brother DR..
Phineas Riggs. of Oahe, S. d., are the
acknowledged leaders of the Congre-
pational work among the Sioux
The chief of the Presbyterian work
ers is DR.. j. p Williamson of Green
wood. S. d.. whom all the Sioux low
inclv call John" He was born in
1885. in the old Renvlle stockade al
Lac qui Parle. He grew up among the
Sioux, can speak both languages flu
emily and has greater power over thi!
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1903-08-07
OF INTRODUCE
TION.

It is the duty Of the hostess to see
that her guests are acquainted.
1t is bad form to introduce on the
street or any place of amusement.
Young women, when introduced to
young men, should not offer to shake
hands.
Two ladies can shake hands on be-
ing introduced. It is considered good
form.
When an introduction is given the
name should be pronounced in clear,
distinct tone.
At dinner party the hostess intro
duces the lady to the gentleman who
is to take her to dinner.
In the introduction of elderly peo-
pie the younger should be introduced
to the elder-not the reverse.
In presenting strangers the hostess
should say something that would be an
aid to future conversation.
At large reception the hostess, as
a rule, can not introduce. She is too
busy receiving her friends. In this
case "roof introduction" is sufficient.
The form of making an introduction
is the following: "Mrs. -, allow
me to present Mr.. -" or "Mrs. A.
Mrs. B. desires the honor of knowing
YOU"
A clever hostess always introduces
shy people. At all social functions
very young people should be present
ed-"for their pleasure depends on
their introductions."
All introductions should be given in
simple manner. A lady introduce
ing her husband shorld say, Mr.. -
If he has title Civ to him, as Col.
B. or DR.. A.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1903-08-07
KEEP STILL.

Keep still. When trouble is brew
ing, keep still. When SANDER is get
ting on its legs, keep still. When your
feelings are hurt, keep still, till you
recover from your excitement at any
rate. Things look differently through
an unagitated eye. In a commotion
once wrote a letter and sent it. and
wished I had not. In my later years
| had another commotion, and wrote a
long letter; but life rubbed a little
sense into me, and I kept that letter
in my pocket against the day when I
could look it over without agitation
and without tears. was glad l did.
Less and less it seemed necessary to
send it. / was not sure it would do
any hurt, but in my doubtfulness
leaned to reticence, and eventually it
was destroyed.
Time works wonders. Wait till you
speak calmly, and then you will not
need to speak, it may be. Silence is
the most massive thing conceivable
sometimes. 1t is strength in very
grandeur. 1t is like a regiment or
dered to stand still in the mad fury OF
battle. To plunge in were twice as
easy.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1903-08-07
MOST REMARKABLE MEMO
RY ON RECORD.

What is undoubtedly the most re-
markable memory on record is that of
Mr.. r. G. Gill, the veteran superin-
tendent of models in the Patent Office
at Washington. Mr.. Gill has charge
of some 100000 models of United
States inventions granted during a
period of over 100 years. These en-
brace the most fanciful and intricate
novelties, the workings of any half
dozen of which would tax any ordina-
ry brain to remember, yet Mr.. Gill
has such wonderful mind that he
not only comprehends Immediately the
mechanism of any intricate model
whenever it is brought into his Office
but be can also describe offhand the
mechanism of any one Of the old models
when he is called upon to do so. Not
only this, but almost invariably he can
tell, without consulting the records,
the name of the inventor of each model
and in what year it was patented.
Mr.. Gill has been in the Patent Office
for more than quarter Of century,
and has written a number OF useful
pamphlets about inventions. He has
served on every commission which the
i .nt,d States has appointed within
the past rs years to prepare Patent
Office exhibits for different Worlds
Fair Expositions which have taken
place within that time-Leszie's Weekly.