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Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-12-23
FIRST TRIP UP THE
YELLOWSTONE RIVER
Interesting Particulars of the First Ex=
pl0rations of the Big Horn and Yell
lowstone Rivers, In the EARLY
Seventies.
(By Captain Grant Marsh.)

In 1873 General Sheridan ordered al
boat to be ready in the opening of
navigation to explore the Yellowstone
river. Sioux City then wos the head
quarters for both boat and army trans
pOrtation on the Missouri river. II
was selected to command the boat
John Yegen, now of this city. will no
doubt remember that trip to the end
OF his time. General Forsyth, Of
General Sheridan's staff, arrived at
Sioux City and took military command
of the expedition. We left Sioux City
on the tenth Of April. The next day
1t began to snow, at Vermilion, S. D.,
and the big snow storm filed the river
full of ice and snow and we could go
no further and had to stop there. The
Seventh Cavalry, General Custer, had
gotten to Yankton a few days before
that by railroad, which had been
built to Yankton that spring. John
Yegen was a passenger on my boat
He and others went hunting while We
laid there. The Others returned but
he got lost We could not find him
and when the weather cleared and the
ice ran out we started on our trip.
We got to Yankton and found him
there, in bad shape, his face frozen,
for he had walked from Vermilion to
Yankton.
The men and horses Of the Seventh
cavalry suffered considerably in the
storm, and some perished We pro-
ceeded on our trip, got to Bismarck
landing, then opposite old Fort Lin
coin, put John Yegen off, in better
shape than when we found him at
Yankton.
We kept on our journey till we got
to a point about where Williston now
is, close to Big Muddy; we there took
Yellowstone Kelly on board. Kelly
was well known scout, who had
been recommended by me to General
Forsyth as as cout who could hunt and
furnish information as we proceeded
up the river Kelly had been In his
cabin all winter. and had lot OF
pelts and we took him on and took
him and his furs to Buford.
At that time General Hazen was In
command Of the Sixth infantry ano
the present Mrs. Dewey was Mrs
Hazen and was at Buford at the time
We took the battalion Of the Sixth in
fantry on board as escort. The objec
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-12-23
FILED IN SUPREME COURT.
Brief in Case Of Minnesota Against Sc
curities Company.

Washington Dec 23.-The brief OF
the state Of Minnesota in the salt OF
that state against the Northern Securi
ties company was filed in the supreme
court of the United States during the
day by Attorney General Douglas and
Messrs. M. ID. Mum and George B
Wilson The brief is document ol
176 pages and its authors contend that
the merger of the Northern Pacific
and Great Northern Railroad com
panies into the Northern Securities
company was for the purpose ol
sitting competition.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-12-23
HEAVY ASSESSMENT ORDERED.
Shareholders of Asphalt Company
Asked to Pay $24,0O0,0O0.

Newark. n. j.. Dec 23-Judge Kirk
patrick. in the United States circuit
court. has signed an order permitting
Henry Tatnall, receiver of the Nation.
al Asphalt company, to issue call
assessing the shareholders Of the AS
phalt Company of America, of which
he is also receiver, in the sum of $24,-
100000. This sum represents the un-
paid portion of the latter company's
capital stock. The application for the
order was opposed by lawyers repre-
senting different stockholders. The
suit was Instituted by the Land Title
and Trust company of Philadelphia,
trustees for the holders Of the com
pany's outstanding bonds 1t was
charged that only 20 per cent OF the
subscriptions for the purchase of the
stock had been paid in.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-12-23
CHEAP FUEL IS
PROMISED FARGO
Colonel Washburn Determined
to Make the Metropolis
Strictly a Ignite City.

Fargo Forum: Will Fargo become
Ignite city?
EYES," says Gen Washburn, and
there was a merry, significant twinkle
in his eye as he said it.
What has the general up his sleeve!
Big things for the coal consumer
And IL he is successful in getting
them though the probabilities are that
Fargo will become a Ignite city and
that heavy coal bills will be thing
Of the past.
The news is waited down from the
Mashburn coal fields that great I'm
provements to the mines have re-
Gently been made and that the com
pany is now able to put Ignite on the
cars at 81 per ton. or 33 1-3 per cent
cheaper than formerly.
This would cut quite slice on the
prevailing price Of fuel, but the gen
eral isn't satisfied.
He's been figuring with the n 2.
railway
And a gentleman who Is pretty close
to General Washburn and his business
interests says that there is STRONG
probability that the N. r company
will make a special Fargo rate cutting
the present tariff of $50 per Ton 'o
s115 With this scheme carried out
and the prospects are reported excel
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-12-23

New York. Dec. 23-Rear Admiral
John G. Walker. chairman of the 18th
mian canal commission, arrived here
during the day from Colon.
Admiral Walker would make no
statement, but inquired for the latest
developments in the Panama question.
particularly desiring information as to
the opposition in this country to the
treaty.
In an interview later in the day Ad-
miral Walker said:
81 arrived in Panama on Nov. 10
and have been kept pretty busy. l
went over the canal route and inspect
ed the properties of the company and
found them in good condition. AS to
conditions in Panama | was very
much pleased with what l saw. Every
thing is quiet there now and the peo-
pie are very happy Business is 60
ing on in confidence and the conditions
in the commercial world down there
are excellent. The people are united
and of only one voice"
Regarding the landing of Colombian
troops on the Island Of Pines he said:
at is miles from the island to the
mainland and I do not think that they
will land in Panama. | do not look
for any trouble The marines will be
able to deal with any situation which
may arise"
"In your opinion" the admiral was
asked, would Panama be able to take
its own part if the United States were
to withdraw its help?"
Eyes, | think it would. 1t would be
able to take care of itself. am salts
fed, without the help of the United
States. However, as l have said,
don't think Colombia will do any
thing
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-12-23
Authors Of kishineff Massacre Tried
and Convicted.

Kishineff. Bessara bia, Dec. 23.-Two
Russians named Gnetschin and Maros-
ieik. who have been on trial charged
with murder as the authors of the
massacre of Jews here last spring,
have been sentenced to seven and five
Years penal servitude. respectively.
TWENTY-FIVE others charged with be
ng involved in the massacre were
.erl2noel 10 periods ranging from one
U two years each.
One nerson was sentenced TO six
ycnths' Imprisonment and twelve
re.e acquitted. while forty-eight civil
.tions brought against the accused
wee dismissed The costs OF the
prosecutions must be paid by the con
viote3 persons.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-12-23
EN- ROUTE TO PANAMA.
United States Cruiser New York Ar.
rives at San Francisco.

San Francisco. Dec. 23.-The United
States cruiser New York arrived here
during the day from BremertOn, Wash.
1t is understood that she will at once
proceed TO Panama The cOmmandant
OF the Mare Island navyyard has been
ordered to draft $50 men from the re-
ceiving ship Independence and send
them here to join the New York.
The torpedo boat destroyers Preble
and Paul Jones have received supplies
OF ammunition at Mare Island and
are expected to steam south with the
New York. The torpedo boat destroyer
Perry has been placed in commission
but her crew has been transferred 10
the Preble. Captain Fenton, who hos
been in command of the torpedo tleet
on this coast for two years, will leave
on the New York and another officer
will command the Paul Jones. On
thel way to the isthmus the torpedo
boat destroyers will coal at San Diego,
Prehilnque bay and Acapulco.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-12-23
LOOKS FOR NO TROUBLE
Admiral Walker, who has Just Returned
From Panama, Looks for no Trouble
at That Place.

by Colombia to retake Panama. They
declared that 1t will result only in
precipitating the Bogota government
into wa. with the United States and
they have said to him that the result
of such catastrophe Colombia her
self must realize.
II this is not sufficient the repre-
sentatives of these countries at BO-
gotta will be instructed to inform Pres
ident Marroquin that Colombia can ex-
pect no sympathy from the European
powers in any move she may make on
Panama which inevitably would in
volve her in war with the United
States.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-12-23
PLAN TO SETTLE STRIKE.
Chicago Livery Drivers Discuss ArbI
tration Proposal.

Chicago, Dec. 23.-Members OF the
Livery Drivers union met during the
day to consider an arbitration plan to
settle their strike. The plan grew out
OF a meeting of a committee Of en-
ployers and representatives of the un-
ion.
While the arbitration was being con-
sidered news was received OF the hrst
"union label funeral since the strike
began. The funeral was arranged by
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-12-23

Paris, Dec. 23--Confirmation was
the day of the reports that Britisf
Foreign Secretary Lansdowne and
Foreign Minister Delcasse Of France
have within the last few days made
strong representations at Toxic Il
the view to averting a crisis between
Russia and Japan.
There is reason to believe that
these representations, coming at the
critical moment when Japan's reply
was being handed to the Russian min
lister, Baron de Rosen, exercised a
powerful restraining influence This
is especially true OF Lord Lansdowne.
owing to Great Britain being the ally
of Japan.
The terms Of the Japanese answer
are not yet known here. but owing to
the action taken by Great Britain and
France the officials here are confident
that her answer permits of continu-
ance of the diplomatic negotiations to-
wards securing common grounds for
an agreement.
Japs Expect First Victory.
The officials of the Japanese lega-
ton insist that they do not believe
there is any immediate danger OF war
between Russia and Japan and express
the opinion that the dispute will be
settled amicably. They add however,
that Japan will not abandon any of
her rights in Manchuria and say that
il conflict occurs they believe the
Japanese will obtain the first victory
on the sea.
Press dispatches from Toxic affirm
that the Japanese ministers abroad
have been instructed to deny the SEN
satonal reports regarding the relations
between Japan and Russia and to say
that while Japan replied to Russia
Monday her response was not in the
nature of an ultimatum, that 1t de-
mands. simply. changes in some OF
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-12-23
ONLY ONE VESSEL REMAINS.
Russian Fleet in Korean Waters Re-
turns to Port Arthur.

St. Petersburg, Dec. 23.-Of the Rus
sian warships recently at Chemulpo,
Korea. in connection with the disturb
ance there only the cruiser Boyarin
remains at that place. All the other
vessels have returned to Port Arthur
Vice Admiral Stark, commanding the
Russian Pacific squadron. while the
warships were at Chemulpo. had an
audience with the emperor OF Korea.
According to the Port Arthur Novy
krai some Of the Chinese militia
fought in the ranks of the Chinese
robber bands in the recent encounter
with Russians. The paper contends
that Russia is compelled to take active
steps to rid Manchuria of these ban.
dts because China has not filled all
her treaty engagements.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-12-23
HOTEL is DESTROYED.
One Man Dead, One Fatally and Two
Seriously Burned.

Menominee, Mich, Dec. 23.-Fire
during the day caused twelve persons
TO Jump from the second story win
dows cf the Travellers Home. a small
hotel tere. rhe thirteenth guest,
James Beatty, was found dead in the
ruins Joseph Vorschek was fatally
burned and Wilfrid Barney and an
other an seriously. Fred Jensk was
badly injured in jumping. The hot ,!
was practically destroyed.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-12-23
CRIMINAL CHARGES DISMISSED.
State Auditor Weston Of Nebraska
Settles Bank Trouble.

Casper. Wyo., Dec. 23.-State Aud
tor Weston of Nebraska, arrested some
weeks ago in connection with bank
suspension, left for Lincoln last even
ing He deposited $4,000 to the
credit of the closed Denecke & Co.
bank, of which he was stockholder,
and the criminal charges against him
were dismissed. The bank, it is as
serted, now has sufficient funds to pay
a SO per cent dividend.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-12-23
REJECTS FUNDAMENTAL POINTS.
Information Concerning Japan's Reply
to Russia.

Toxic, Dec. 23.-It is asserted in ofil.
cial circles here that the japanese re-
ply TO Russia rejects the fundamental
points at issue, which are understood
to include mutual guarantees for the
preservation of Chinese and Korean
sovereignty while securing their In
dividual interests The situation Is
graver than since the commencement
of the negotiations, but is still sus
ceptible to a pacific solution If Russia
will quickly reconsider her reply.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-12-23

and one Of the directors of the minis
try of Justice. will submit a report
recommending revision of the case OF
Captain Dreyfus.
If the revision of the case should be
favorable to Captain Dreyfus, as is eX.
pected. he will be restored to the army
no matter what protests may be made,
but it is not expected that he will as
sumo active service.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-12-23
Valuable Package Missing.

Bloomington H., Dec. 23.-The mys-
ferrous theft of an express package
containing 81 900 developed here dur
ing the day. 1t was consigned by the
Peoples bank of Bloomington 10 the
bank at Elliott. All efforts to locate
the money have been unsuccessful
While en- route the money was eX-
tracted and blank paper substituted.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-12-23
Death Sentence for a Woman.

Bennington. VI. Dec 23.-Mrs. Mary
A. Rogers has been found guilty OF
murder in the first degree in killing
her husband. Marcus II. Rogers. on
Aug. -, 1902. The verdict carries the
death penalty.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-12-23
Attempt to Retake Panama Would Be
Futile.

Washington. Dec. 23.-Diplomatic
pressure will be brought to bear upon
Colombia by several European powers
to prevent war between that country
and the United States.
The first step in this direction has
been taken by several foreign powers
through their representatives here,
who have informed General Rafael
Reyes of the futility Of any attempt
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-12-23

Undertaken c. NJ Marks, the body of
the decedent being removed in a
dead wagon" bearing placard pro-
claiming the vehicle to be owned by
an undertaken paying the union scale
1t was also the first funeral in which
a procession of carriages was sup
piled to the mourners. There were
six carriage labeled like the impro-
vised hearse
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-12-23
TO AVERT RUPTURE AT TOXIC
British and French Governments Exert In
fuences with Japanese Ministers at
Toxic.

the determined points. and, finally
that Russia is ready to continue the
exchange of diplomatic views. 1t is
added that the Japanese now give
every evidence of pacific tendency
This information accords with the
view prevailing in diplomatic circles
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-12-23
Asks an Additional Collier.

Washington. Dec. 23.-Rear Admiral
Coghlan has cabled the navy depart
ment requesting that an additional
collier be assigned to his squadron.
His request will be granted, but
vessel has not yet been selected.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-12-23
ESCAPED WITH $4,000.
Burglars Blow Open Bank Safe at
Tower Hill, III.

Tower Hill. Ill. Dec 23-Burglars
blew open a safe in the Tower Hill
bank and escaped with $4,000 in cash.
The thieves stole horse and buggy
in which to get away, Members of the
Anti-Horse Thief association are in
pursuit. Attorney General Hamlin is
one of the banks principal stockhold-
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-12-23
REVISION OF DREYFus CASE
Suspended officer May Be Restored to
French Army.

Paris, Dec 23.-It has been learned
that at a meeting of the Dreyfus com
mission next Wednesday, Nj. Victor
MERCER. reporter of the commission
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-12-23
The Topeka Sails for Colon.

New Orleans, Dec 23.--The United
States cruiser Topeka weighed anchor
at 10:3O a. m. and sailed for Colon,
via Key West.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-06-20

Large shipments of round potatoes
are being made from the Eastern
Shore and ahead of the crop around
Norfolk this year. The Public Led
ger commenting upon it in its issue
of Thursday says:
at might be expected that th'
Eastern Shore crop would go to mar
ket behind the Norfolk potato, bu'
for some reason in the shape of favor
ing conditions, it does not 10 so
This together with the fact that it Il
known that the Northern potatoes
owing to drought, will be very short
gives the promise that the Norfolk
crop will yield good returns wher
the bulk of il is marketed. There /
This advantage. too, for the Norfolk
Notwithstanding them back,in large
part. to let the Carolina potatoes sc
out of the way will permit the Nor
folk crop to mature, and thus MAKE
much larger WELD and correspond
ius profit, than if carried FORWARD
with a rush and before maturity"
The information contained in th'
above may be gratifying 10 our farm
ers, but there is flood for reflection
in it also, perhaps, which they can
not afford altogether to ignore. 1t /
all right for us to forward the pota
toes to market which have matured
but if the Ledger is right in saying
there is no need for haste, it woul'
seem to be wisdom on the part OF on
farmers, whose potatoes are no
mature, to wait for the larger yiel'
and corresponding profit" which tn
Ledger believes may be expected.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-06-20

The oyster commission appointed
at the recent session of the Legisla-
ture to examine into and report on
the advisability of breaking the Bay
Tor survey to the November session
of that body, started on the cruise
on Wednesday,and expects to gather,
in trip of two weeks, sufficient in
formation to arrive at a correct status
of the situation.
The commission being composed OF
two members of the Senate and three
of the House, the majority of whom
favor, it is believed, "the breaking Of
the survey" the statement would be
more correct, perhaps, that con
clusion will be reached which will bt
satisfactory to them. A commission
composed of men, the majority o.
whom believe that there are millions
of dollars in the oyster industry anC
that every acre of land under thu
water is better than gold mine can
not arrive at correct status of tn,
situation" in few days and no gift
of prophecy is necessary to say wha
their report will be.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-06-20
blackstone Female Institute COM
mencement.

The commencement exercises OF
tho ninth session Of the Blackstone
Institute were largely attended, visi-
tors from q distance being more
numerous than ever before. The re-
ports to the Board of Trustees showed
the largest attendance in the history
of the institution, the enrolment
being about three hundred, OF whlch
number two hundred and twenty
five were boarders. Nearly $lO,oOO
have been spent on improvements
and equipment, and the value OF the
plant is now $4,000. The gradual
ing class numbered thirty-one, the
largest class ever graduated at the
school. The trustees renewed the
contract with the present principal
Rev. James Cannon, Jr., for an add
tional term of five years.
The annual address was delivered
nv Rev. X. ID. Smart, d. D., OF Nor
folk. The annual sermon wat
preached by Rev. h. II. Bennett, Of
Richmond, and the sermon TO the
graduating class was delivered py
the principal.
The class OF 1904 has a membership
If hfty-six, which is twenty more
han the enrolment of the class o.
1903.
The Eastern Shore was represent
ed at Blackstone the past session oN
the following young ladies: Misse
Mary Scarborough, Girdletree, Mar
iorie Conquest, Oak Hall, Florence
Feddeman and Kate Cutler, Sanford
Nancy Taylor, Assawamap, Wllli'
Evans. Horntown, Sallie Kellam an1
Laura Mapp, Belle Haven, Salll'
loynes and Pearl Elzey, Exmore
Mary Rogers, Nassawadox, Virginia
Pitts. Franktown, Florence Walker
Bayford. Ellie Roberts, Bridgetown
aannah Stoakley, Cheriton, Lolll'
Sussells, Cape Charles, Eveiyi
WYATT and Macon Parsons, CapevllIe
Or this number Misses Mapp, Joynes
and Wyatt obtained their Engllsi
| diplomas. Miss Evelyn Wyatt rea'
the Glass Prophecy, which was com
plimented as highly as any OF tn
Glass Day papers. 1t was sOmewha
unusual in it's method of construc
ton. The prophecy in reference t.
each young lady was given in tn
words of some we'll known poet, AM
the good hits were greatly enjoyed
s by the audience.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-06-20

No one will fail to be convinced,
after reading the prices paid for the
privileges of the Peninsula Fair Asso-
citation on Tuesday, that its popular
ity is still on the upgrade and that
the people are expected to be in at
tendance in large numbers and make
it big success again this year. This
however, is only one of the many evl
dences of it's vitality and growth.
The fact that the managers are back
ing it with a $4,000 premium list
leaves no doubt of their confidence
in it's continued success. Indeed,
Judging its success in the past they
have no reason to doubt it or to ex'
pect different results. The exhibits
in the ladies department, never dis
appointing, will not be this year. The
indications are that no less space
will be required for agricultural pro-
ducts and implements,p poultry, stock
&C, anu assurdnces, CuaC HViSoo Wa
be in evidence on the grounds al
never before, have already been re-
ceived. The amusements, always
something new, of course will not be
wanting and greater care will be
taken to exclude from the grounds
everything to which any reasonable
objection can be made. In word
the managers propose to leave
nothing uDdone which will cOntri'
butte to the success of the fair an(
have the right to expect that patron
age which will ensure it beyond every
reasonable doubt.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-06-20
Strawberries. Strawberries
Crates are now in Season.

One of the most novel as we'll as
substantial strawberry crate now on
the market is made by the Green
bush Mfg. Co, at Greenbush, va
their postof1ice is Parksley, Va one
important point which all growers OF
berries will appreciate is in the fact
that they ere putting thirty..three
baskets in every crate thereby insur-
ing plenty of cups. This is a home
industry and is worthy of the pat
ronage of the public. All parties
usiug crates will do well to write the
above named firm for prices which
they will find in keeping with things
in general.
They also wish to express their ap,,
probation of all past favors granted
them and kindly solicit n continuance
of the same. They cordially invite
the public to visit their works at
Greenbush, Va, where they will re-
ceive a hearty welcome and be shown
the many details of manufacture ID
connection with strawberry crate.
Greenbush Mfg. Co.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-06-20
Dress Goods.

Here YOU will find Fine Goods, goods
not usually carried outside OF the large
cities Novelties new styles ana cN-
elusive styles We buy carly and get
the choicest, later they cannot be II a.
We have already bought our dress goods
for Fall and Winter.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-06-20

The board of visitors of the Uni
versity of Virginia failed to elect q
president of that institution at their
meeting held for that purpose at the
University on Saturday. The session
was terminated by resolution, unan-
imously adopted, to adjourn until
the 2Sth of July for further consid
GRAFTON of the subject. Col. George
w. Miles, it is stated, led on all of the
ballots and it is the belief of some
that he will win when the Board
meets again