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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-08-17
LEGENDARY DEVICES.
How Strange Animals Appeared In
UcrnEdry In Ola Duys

Early writers on natural history sub
jccts make mention Of many strange
creatures that never could have exist
ed save i'm the supcrStitious mind Of
the age i'm which they wrote, and Of
the many that did exist the accounts
Of thoir structure and habits are so
ludicrOus lhut one may really wonder
if it was possible, even in the middle
ages, that people could be so credulous
Many of these strangely garbIcd rec
orls of The animal world were, no
doubt due ~ travellers tales and prob
ably had a certain foundation in fact,
bat it is difficult indeed to account for
the creation of such things as the phoe-
nix. the cockatricc, the wyvcm, the
griffin and the dragon. The belief In
the existence of the unicorn may have
originated from the fact of some Of the
early African travellers meeting with
certain antclopos that had lost a horn,
for it is Il pccuiarity with most ante
lopoS that their horns are never shed
ANA if injured or broken never grow
again.
The horn, growing out Of the fore
head, bctwiNt the eyclds, is neither
light nor hollow nor yet smooth like
other horns, but hard as iron, rough as
any file, rcvolvcd into many plights;
sharper than any dart, straight and
not crooked ma everywhere black, ex-
ccpt at the point
Bartholomew asserted that there
were many varieties of unicorn, and
this would be feasible If this creature
had been created from those horned
beasts that had accidentally lost one
of the horns
How the phoenix was called into be-
ing it would be impossible to hazard
guess. 1t was popularity supposed that
there was only one such creature exist
ing in the whole universe and that
there was only one tree IN which it
built its nest We find mention of tho
phoenix rs far back rs Pliny, who
says, 'HowbcIt, l cannot tell what to
make of him; and first of all, whether
it be n tale or no, that is never but one
Of them in the whole world, and the
same not commonly seen"
In the fifteenth century we find Bar.
tholomcw writing of this imaginary
bird
Phoenix is a large bird, and there Is
but one that Kind in all the wide world
therefore lcWd men wonder thereof
Phoenix is bird without make (mate)
and livcth 800 or 800 years. When
the which years ne passed she fceleth
her default and fceblcncSS and maketh
n nest of sweet smelling sticks that be
full dry, and in summer when the
western wind blowcth the sticks and
the nest be set on fire with burning
heat of the sun and burneth strongly"
The bird then allows itself to be re
duccd to ashes In this flre-On this
point all the writer's agree-and In due
course rises again from the ashes in
the full glory Of renewed youth and is
the most faircst bird that is, most like
10 the peacock IN feathers, and lOveth
wilderness and gathereth his meat OF
clean green's and fruits"
The haSiisk, or cockatricc, was re
putcd TO be some strange mixture Of
bird and serpent, able to slay with his
breath and his sight, which power was
accredited by some to dragons.-West.
minister Gazette
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-08-17

"A good friend" said Captain BIZ,
'is the greatest blessing a man can
have But men are Ike canal boats in
lots of ways, and it doesn't pay for
either men or boats To get so close to
gcther they wear one anOther's paint
ff"-NeMark NnWs.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-08-17

This little verse. founded on Japa
nese proycrb. has been cullcd from tn,
works of an Englshwoman of busy
pen:
At the punch bowls brink
Let US pause and think
What they say In Japan:
First the man takes drink,
Then tn, drink takes drink;
Then the drink takes the mani
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-08-17
VEST

New Gork........,..Rr 8 30 500 735 g 80
'Daily, fDaiIy except Sunday.
stops on signal or on notice TO condacln', ,
aStOps on signal to take on passengers for
New York, BinghamtOn and points west.
T. +. CLARKE 7. W. LEX
Gen. Suueriulendent. Gen.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-08-17

PittstonlDSD ar A M Mp M M
scranton ~ i3 ~ S9.z tO so ....
zoos G5 BIS 2.....
Weekdays. Daily. I Flag station.
Pullman Parlor and Sleeping Cars run on
through trains between SGchury, Willamsport
and Erie. between SunbHry anI Philadelphia
and Washington and between Harrisburg. Pitts
burg and the West.
For further Information apply to Ticket Agent
w. ". ATTERBURY. ] X. WOOD
General Manager, Pass. Traffic Mgr
GEO " BOYD, Gen Passenger Agent,
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1905-03-04

he was made president Of the bank.
When Mr.. Raymond came to- the
bank the stock was worth $1.25, on
his retirement from the same It sold
for $3.50 In the death Of ]. w. Ray
mond the financial world has lost an
able financier.
I'm December last, had letter
from Mr. Raymond in which he spoke
Of an Improvement in health, and the
sale Of his Northwestern Bank stock
and his intention to make his future
home In Pasadena. He was very
cheerful and referred to his wife
working In their little garden plant
Ing shru1bbery and flowers, and having
the satisfaction Of seeing them grow
while you wait" He referred to the
sale Of section Of land In Steele
county, N. D., which he had held
since his business relations in James
town, and having obtained Tor 1t the
sum Of $4,000 In cash. He spoke OF
closing out all Of his Dakota lands
although he believed them good in
vestments to hold, and that they
would advance in prices very soon.""
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1905-03-04
CONFESSES TO CRIME
ADoLPH BLOCH SAYS He COMMIT
TED MURDER FOR WHICH HIS
5Ro1 dER WAS HUNG.

Washington, March S.-"My God,
that's my brother; he never killed that
woman. Il am the murderer.
should have been hanged instead of
Eugene" cried Adolph J.. Bloch in q
frenzy of remorse. interrupting com.
panion at the steel mill in Canons-
burg, who was reading to him an &C.
count Of the hanging Of Eugene Bloch
at Allentown on Tuesday. He is now
In the Washington county Jail await
Ing a hearing ON the charge of the
murder to which he has confessed and
for which his brother has been execut-
ed. He is German Jew. twenty-six
years old and formerly lived In Phila-
delphia- His brother was hanged for
the alleged murder OF Mrs Kate Fal-
ringer, on Aug. 6. 1908. Adolph Bloch
declared to the authorities after the
item had been read to him that he
himself killed Mrs. Falzinger and that
the brother who had been hanged was
guiltless. Bloch is y mill worker,
reads newspapers but little and. says
he knew nothing of the trial, convic-
ton and execution Of his brother un-
til Thursday.
The murder of Mrs. Falzinger was q
brutal one. Her throat was cut and
her dead body was found hours after
the crime. Eugene Bloch was arrest
cd. He claimed that Mrs. Falzinger
had been attacked by a stranger and
that he was trying to defend the wo-
man when she was killed. Adolph
Bloch says his brother knew him to
be guilty and suffered death rather
than betray him. When brought to the
jail here Bloch was in state of col.
lapse. He gave out a statement in
which he acknowledged lis guilt and
expressed the hope that no mercy
would be shown him for the terrible
crime he committed. .--... sr
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1905-03-04
STATE NEWS.

A new post office-Landa, Ward
county. ..s IL. Il. Il s..1 ii.
Bottineau is to have a sash and
door factory. +.
The 500 road is building a 1900
foot bridge with a 240 foot draw
across Red river, north of Lansford.
Lansford has a nice large new school
house.
The Great Northern will build two
extensions. York to Dunseith and
from Towner into House river
country.
Twenty-nine new $4,000 bushel ca
pacity elevators will be built along
the 500 line from Thief River Falls,
Mimi, to Kenmare, this state.
The farmers about Valley City,
want that trolley line built and ex.
tended into the country.
Postmaster Hanson Of Litchville is
taking hand in the prosecution of
violators of the liquor law.
Z AT a meeting held In Wimbledon,
$2.325 worth Of stock was sold toward
the building OF q farmers elevator.
s Five thousand dollars paid In
toward farmers elevator at Valley
City.
Thirteen hundred Barnes county
people heard Bryan at Valley City.
Toughs stoned and broke the post
Office windows at Litchville.
Rumor has It that the 500 Will
build from Ashley to Pierre. s. d.
There Is agitation at Wishek, Ma
poleon, Braddock and other places
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1905-03-04
FOR JAMESTOWN EXPOSITION.
House Passes Bill Appropriating .
Large Sum Of Money.


Large Sum Of Money.
Washington, March 3.-Government
participation in the exposition to cele-
brate the first permanent settlement
Of English speaking people on the
Western hemisphere in the vicinity of
Jamestown, Va, on tho waters of
Hampton Road was provided by the
house during the day when by a vote
of 1872 to 81 the bill for that purpose
was passed under a suspension of the
rules. The amount which is appro-
priated is $250,00O. To pull 1t through
. two-thirds vote was necessary and
this was obtained only after a spirited
debate. An interested spectator was
General Fitzhugh Lee, president of the
exposition company.
Conference reports on the fortiflca-
lions and agricultural appropriation
bills were agreed to. while the con.
ference report on the naval appropria-
ton bill after being partially agreed
70 was sent back for further confer
ence after lively debate over the
question of investigating the question
Of armor plate and the building of an
armor plant. Amendments by Mr..
Vandiver (Mo) designed to have the
investigation conducted by a special
navy board were. voted down as was
also a motion by Mr.. Rixey (Va.) to
concur in the senate amendment to
have the investigation made by the
secretary of the navy. Among other
items still In dispute is the one pro-
Nding for an increase of 1900 officers
and men In the marine corps.
Shortly after $3.50 p. m. the house re-
csssed until 9 p. m, the evening ses.
sion being devoted to conference re.
ports and bills of minor importance.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1905-03-04

toward having the Dakota Telephone
line extended to Bismarck good
sch eme. n ,5ts ri %;
The Morton county commissioners
would buy all their stock OF envelopes
directly from Uncle Sam.
Nathaniel Miller, fifteen-year-old
orphan boy Of Glenullin was accident
ally shot. An entire charge OF sho.
sentered his left breast, killing him
instantly.
The GIenullin Telephone company
may extend their line into the Lipzig
country.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1905-03-04
WEATHER FOR FEBRUARY.

WEATHER FOR FEBRUARY.
Atmospheric pressure (reduced to
sea level; inches and hundredths) -
Mean 1929; highest 3O.95, date Feb
ruary LIST; lowest 29.7O, date 18th.
Temperature-Hig IS, date ed;
lowest 80 degrees below zero, date
End; greatest daily range 4S degrees,
date 18th; least daily range z, date
10th.
Mean temperature for this month
in 1875. 5 below; 1876, 5; 1877, 81:
1878, 26; 1879, 6; 1880, Is; 1881, 10:
1882, %; 1883, 8; 1884, zecc; 1885, 4;
1886, 16; 1887, below; 1883, II; 1889,
8; 1890, 4: 1891, 6; 1892, II; 1893, 4;
1894, 10; 1895, 10; 1896, 49,. 1897, ";
1898, 16; 1899, 2; 1900, 4; 1901, IL;
1902, II; 1903, 8; 1904, zero; 1905, Z.
Mean Of this month for 81 years, 81;
absolute maximum for this month for
81 years, 81; absolute minimum for
this month for 81 years, 43 below;
average daily deficiency of this month
as compared with mean Of 81 years,
Ia below. ,ss :ss. .:t@ s. 10 -.a h =
Accumulated deficiency since Jan.
uary, 1876; average daily deficiency
since january 90. ~
Precipitation-Total this month "a !;
snowfall 81; greatest PRECIPITATION
in "a hours As, date 26th; snow on
the ground at end Of month T..
Total precipitation this month in
1875, 1.32; 1876, Las; 1877, 10; 1878,
.26; 1879, SO; 1880, .16; 1881, .7s;
1882, 80; 1883, sc; 1884, 81; 1885,
SO; 1886. "a; 1887. 81; 1888, a.;
1889, 1.4S; 1890, .27; 1891, ST; 1892,
.55; 1893, 20; 1894, .o4; 1895, .35;
1896. 81; 1897, 1.as; 1898, .4s; 1899,
.1s; 1900, 30; 1901, .16; 1902, 81;
1903, 90; 1904, ~; 1905, "a.
Average of this month for 81 years,
SO. ~. -
Excess Of this month as compared
with average Of 81 years .O1.
Accumulated deficiency since jan
uary 1. 20.
WIND. -. =, .
Prevailing direction northwest, to-
tai movement $500 miles; average
hourly velocity 8; maximum velocity
for five minutes, "a miles per hour.
from northwest on 18th. 80. !,
WEATHER. ,.
Number of clear days 81; partly
cloudy 4; cloudy days 81 on which
.01 inch, or more. Of precipitation oc-
Cured 8. -
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1905-03-04
CLOSE TO MUKDEN.

. -Na|
Japanese Within II Miles Of That
city-Heavy Losses on Both
Sides. E.
@ Sakbetun. Manchuria, March S.--
Stubborn fighting has been in pro-
gress all day. -Four japanese diyis-
ions are about eleven miles west Of
Mukden. The Japanese made two in
fantry attacks On Poutiloff hill, but
were repulsed. They have resumed
the bombardment Of the hill. Cen
eral Nogi's Port Arthur veterans are
participating in the present lighting.
The losses on both sides are heavy,
but results are indecisiye.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1905-03-04

for all kinds of farm produce and ex-
cellent schools and churches.
The Southern Pacific has issued
some interesting pamphlets descrip
tive Of Oregon and its resources, which
will be sent free on application to
W. e. Conan, general passenger agent,
Portland, Ore.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1905-03-04
Valuable Jewelry stolen.

New York, March 3.--Mrs. George
=, Mumford Of East Eighty-first
street reported to the police at night
that she had lost $4,000 worth Of
diamonds and jewelry by theft. There
II no clue to the burglars.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1905-03-04
Hnvog BAKING Rovvoua o.,
CHICAGO.

OREGON FOR THE HoMEsEEkER.
The Lewis and Clark Exposition to
be held at Portland in the summer Of
1905 has drawn attention to Oregon
and its attractions as a. permanent
abiding place. No other section has
so many advantages In the way Of
mild climate, fertile soil, good markets
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1905-03-04
The THUNDER OF CANNON.
Heard From All Positions Along the
Russian Lima

Mukden, March 3.-The thunder of
cannon is heard from all positions.
Putilo1 and Novogorod hills are hid
den by the smoke from the guns. The
bombardment was resumed after the
repulse of an infantry attack by Japa.
}nese. A heavy bombardment is also
in progress in the neighborhood of the
Shakhe bridge, apparently In prepare.
ton for an attack In that quarter.
The weather continues fine and
warm. 0 *a
The Chinese are preparing to SOW
their grain. @s5
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1905-03-04

Sale on White Lead. VIII sell Red
Seal. Harrison Bros, or Dewears'
strictly pure lead. Your choice for
7Nc ID. while It lasts, at Faunce's.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1905-03-04

Poor China is afraid her licking will
Come when japan finishes with Russia
But Japan doesn't indulge in licking if
she can get what she wants without ii
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1905-03-04
Getting Wise.

St. Petersburg. March 3.Empafor
Nicholas today signed a rescript
promising the people q voice in the
preparation Of laws. 32z
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1905-03-04

Hotel Roardman, ST. Paul, central
" located. strictly first-class and
modern. ts3s
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1905-03-04

The M. B. A. viii give dance
Thursday night, March 9th ct Odd
Fellows hall. A good time to all.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1905-03-04

Leave orders at the Capital Book
Store for the Pocket Edition" of lie
laws. It costs 81 copy and while
not official, will be correct. S
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1905-03-04
HE.

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= ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Max temperature 60 above; min, tenn
peraHure II above. Max. wind velo-
city 80 miles frSm the northwest.
Fair tonight and Saturday; slightly
cooler tonight.
At the Hospital Miss Dolly Det-
rich Is quite III at the hospital.
10 History The session the great
many In one and all 1t means lis
over. ReQuiescat IN pace.
Fined Tho record OF the police
court yesrerday was one repentant
drunk who paid his nne and was
liberated wiAh : headache and lighter:
pocket book.
Banged Yesterday afternoon two
beligeraMts who had imnibed too free
II met at several different places In
the city an6 each time tried to whip
one another. A large crowd followed
them and Sheriff Welrh demon
strated the majesty Of the law.
Were Too Rich-Y yesterday after
noon just by way Of amusement ]. F..
Philbrick offered to throw up dollar
Il Butterfeld, Perry Burton, J. b. Nc
Donald and T. =. Taylor run and
scramble for Mbut they we're too
rich to take the exercise (and the
dollar) and "Phil" had a good laugh.
s Many Went ay-Yesterday af-
ternoon's train carried away many Of
the members Of the legislature and q
great many soe the clerks. These
people were ANXIOUS to get away yes
terday that they might catch the
branch line trains and get to their
homes without having to lay over
Sunday at some junction point.
East Going West Yesterdays west
bound train was run In two sections
signifying that the sprdnx trahc for
the season has set In. Both sections
were crowdad and there were twenty
TWO cars IN all. Word was received
at the local ONCE Thursday night to
request passengers west bound to
. wait for the noon train as the
limited was loaded to the capacity
out Of 81. Panl II .:5 5
TWO Contests 1.-Two contests were
heard at the land Office yesterday.
They were: Minnie Barcovitci vs..
Isddore Needleman for the south
half Of the southwest quarter and
northwest quarter ct the southwest
quarter Of s-136-ss and Wallace Posey
VS.. Bruse T. Shute for the southeast
quarter Of the northwest quarter and
lots Ave, six and seven Of 6-137-s3.
They were both decided In favor Of
the contestants. 81 n .s s3s .sS..
Thimtis Dss- Mesdames white.
Bartlett and Simpson were guests Of
honor at thimble bee saven BY Mrs.
r. ]. Turner At her home on Friday
afternoon. A musical program con-
sisting o6 duets by Misses Turner
ana Healy and vocal selections by
Mrs. Kruhm afforded much enjoy
ment 1Dr tho 4ssembdeG company.
An interesting and amusing poetry
contest resulted IN Mrs. Matchan,
Foley and MISS Sanderson cutting
for the prize. Refreshments were
served. Mrs. lawrence, Misses Healy
ana Turner assisted. About fifty resi-
dents ana visiting ladies were pres
ant at, this delightfully."- informal at-
! ternoon.
i .
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1905-03-04

Pocket Edition" of the 1905 laws,
81.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1905-03-04
Dr.. PRICES
Baking Powder

is the most economical in the end, be-
cause it goes further in leavening and
insures perfect, wholesome food.
When ordering of the grocer always
call for DR.. Prices Cream Baking Pow
der by name for good health and good
food. It makes the finest cake, pud-
dings, Aapjacks, biscuits and bread.
NOTE.-There many imitation
-. 49, baking powders which sold fromi
Snog poNon1
ohoAoo should be carefully heyar
ruade I'm snda unhe
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1905-03-04

haven OF rest and quiet until their
departure for the east. .s
"Mr. Raymond started good bust
ness, having established the Bank of
Bismarck and in connection ran a
wholesale grocery and supply store.
In the meantime Eber H. bly, built
the Sheridan House where the mag
snificent new depot stands. +
.sOn the Both OF June 1880, J. W..
Raymond, r.. 3. Wallace, and s. X.
McGinnis opened the Bank Of James
town, on the southeast corner OF the
store room now occupied by Geo.
Lutz as a lumber Office, 1t being the
first bank established in the town
which had then population of 400
people as was shown BY q census TAX
en- by A. A. Allen now Of San Fran
cisco. s. K. McGinnis was vice pres
ident, and r. 3. Wallace cashier. On
the 9th day OF August 1881 the Arm
dissolved partnership as q bank. Mr..
Wallace then organized the First
National bank Of jamestown, opened
I'm q frame building on the corner
where the Winston block stands. In
1888 Mr.. Raymond moved to Mime
apolis and In a short time he became
vice president and manager Of the
National Bank Of Commerce. He
soon was elected vice president OF the
Northwestern National bank OF Min
neapolis. His reputation as . good
banker had been established and
on the death Of President Pillsbury
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1905-03-04

s Many Went Away yesterday at
,ternoon's train carried away many Of
the members Of the legislature and q
great many Of the clerks. These
people were ANXIOUS to get away yes
terfay that they might catch the
branch line trains and get to their
homes without having to lay over
Sunday at some junction point.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1905-03-04
The Difference
in Cost

between q good and 4 poor baking
powder would not amount for amiy's
supply to one dollar year. The poor
powder would cause doctors bills many
times this.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1905-03-04

Were Too Rich Yesterday after
noon just by way Of amusement J. F..
Philbrick offered to throw up dollar
Il Butterfeld, Perry Burton, J. 3. Nc
Donald and r =. Taylor run and
scramble for Nbut they we're too
rich to take the exercise (and the
dollar) and "Phil" had good laugh.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-04-20
KING IS TO HAVE '
ANOTHER CHANGE
Convicted on Circumstantial Evi.
s dence of Indians, He Will
I Be Tried Again. . <
Special to The Journal,

Edmonton, N. w. T., April 90
Charles King g, the wilderness murderer,
will have another chance for his life.
The full court has ordered a new trial
II july. and King will not hang on
In passing sentence, Judge Harvey
reserved certain, points and the judg-
ment now handed down is the result.
Witnesses will again have to be brought
from the Lesser 'S1av lake, for it was
on the circumstantial and subjective
evidence Of Indians, that the man was
condemned. Al tho there seems to be no
doubt, of Kings guilt, the case pre-
serted several peculiar features, and a
new trial was fully expected by the
counsel for the defense.
The crime took place in the wilder
ness, the victim being a mining pros
pector, named Edward Hayward, but
recently come from England, the object
being sordid robbery A remarkable
feature Of the case was the dream of
the murdered man IS sister, in. England
who says she saw the horrible deed out:
lined. A missing link in the evidence
was proof Of Hayward g death, for altho
portions Of his clothing were discovered
in fire lit by. King, there was no posi-:
tive discovery of the CORPSE