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The Minneapolis journal., 1906-11-18

at Madison Square Garden, New YORK,
a typical American institution of it's kind
What do the crowds in general go to see?
Mr.. Vanderbilt, with his coach and four,
matched against "a similar number Of satin-coated
thoroughbreds belonging to Harry Payne Whit
ney?
Not much; because the of spectators
couldn't if they would. They go to catch a
glimpse of the Four Hundred; those in the "seats
of the mighty" the peer md peeresses in the
realm of society.
Most men look alike in their evening dress
and sporty paddocks. They belong to the pic
ture, of course, but Danish the huge circle of
boxes with their gorgeously gowned occupants
and the real drawing card would be lost
While New York is accustomed to see lavish
ness of Dress it is only on gala opera nights and
during Horse Show week that such a representa-
tive aggregation of pure distilled society permits
the vulgar eve of the public to so feast itself.
1t is difficult to estimate how much money
is represented by the pounds. of superb jewels
worn. Indeed, the behoder almost fances that
South Africa is only over the jersey border
A hundred thousand dollars worth of jewels in
one box is but a mere drop in. the bucket
The crowds go round and round the big tar
bark ring like SO many geese after their leader.
Crowds at the ringside made up of the
sporting fraternity, who completely block the
promenaders' view of the events within, So the
throngs continue to circle the oval absorbing tht
beauty of the women in the boxes and thei1
superb tollettes; for that in the main is more
interesting to most people than the comparison
of horsehesh. If they happen to catch glimpse
Of several entries they are both lucky and happy
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-11-18

The hats are to be both large and small.
Few boxes are filled until nine o'clock, then a
Whnlwlnd of beautiful women clad in brilliant
costumes, white, black and all evening colors,
with black well intermingled. These costumes
are of finest cloths, velvets, silks, chifons and
laces, many, being in. the form of robes, trimmed
with dyed laces,. padded embroideries passemen.
sequins and paillettes of varied hue. Lace and
chiffon robes carrying wealth of metallic beauty
are to be strongly featured. Fur scarfs are worn
about the shoulders with the careless grace the
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-11-18

with lifted girdle and Directoire revers are es-
pecially happy for the new-idea costume.
The tailored lines and effects these after
noon gowns are always marvels of the art. A
number of princess and Empire gowns of fine
cloths silks and velvets have been ordered over
laid with rich laces and magnificent embroideries
and passementeries which form a portion of this
seasons lavishness The gowns are in all the
fashionable hues, cell and sapphire blue, grays,
beige, yellows, rich wines to rose pinks and
corals.
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-11-18

- and the &"19O7 girl is. built on en-
lg9@Y tirely different lines. e She is tall,
slim and extremely simple. In fact the SIM
plicity should be named first and it is not
the simplicity of the unsophisticated country girl,
but an artistic simplicity entering into her man
ners and her make up. The 1907 girl is restful
to behold and will win the heart of man by her
delightfully."- quiet air rather than conquering by
her superior knowledge or her physical prowess.
i The ideal girl of the year wears her hair part
ed and falling over the temples, and coled around
her head by a couple Of Dutch braids Her
childish form is enhanced by slimness at the
hips, a quality which has not been altogether
in favor for some time, but which must now be
had at any cost Of labor and treatment, violent
massage being resorted to as well as certain
forms of athletic exercise practiced in the
bedroom Her hips must be narrower than her
shoulders. Her height and slimness may be aided
by high heels. Brown tones in hair and dress
are favored.
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-11-18

French woman loves. The hats are laden with
the most wonderful plumes, long willow ones
that curl on the shoulders, or tower in the air
The wraps will be of magnificent furs and mar
vels in nvelvets, laces and cloth, with a generous
sprinkling of gold and silver.
The illustrations this page thoroughly
typical and have been sketched from toilettes
made especially for the Horse Show week.
| =, MARJORIE.
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-11-18

woman, however, especially when she. IS ex-
hibitor, is on hand clad in stunning tailored
gown that fits her figure as though it were mould
ed on, which truly it was, Sometimes it will be
plain cloth with edging Of fur, or set of furs,
or an almost invisible stripe or plaid, rich and
subdued in coloring, with small, close-ftting
turban, completing simple but none the less
striking costume, such only the well dressed
woman would choose.
BIRD'S-EYE VIEW OF AFTERNOON GOWNS
A favorite style for afternoon gown is the new
three-piece idea of varying materials but all of
the same color. For example, one elegant cos
tune of mole-gray broadcloth has been ord
cred, the bodice of silk and short bolero
Of velvet and chinchilla, with toque of fur
and Irish point Again, three-piece cos
tune Of wine red liberty satin with bands of
pa-ane velvet has bodice Of chiffon and Empire
coat of panne velvet. Empire coats and those
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-11-18

IN 7HE horse show of today, while not .ex-
actly a misnomer, is not far from it,
at least SO it seems to the average spec
Vag2SgI tator who annually attends the show
at Madison Square Garden, New York,
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-11-18
: The Girl of 1907

7HE mannish "Gibson grip has been
placed ,on9 the shelf by Dame Fashion
and the *"1907 girl'' is built on en-
9| tirely different lines. She is tall,
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-11-18

Many women are but slipping their coffee when
he morning session begins. The true horse
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1906-01-25
UnIoaded ON the ,Edstor.

Soon after arriving in London Justin
Mccarthy obtained an Introduction to
an editor who had started what was
then the novel feature OF publishing
short stories In newspapers. Mr.. Nc.
Carthy wrote story for him ana sent
1t In. .A few days later he called at the
Office to learn its fate.
y hope You can see your way to ac-
cept It, he said timidly. s sSs
Yes, and sixty more like 1t, )" replied
the editor
Nothing more was heard of Mr.. Me-
Carthy for several months. When he
eventually put In an appearance at the
Office he had a large parcel with him.
q What have you got there7o asked
the editor, seeing him unite the cord. /
& These are the sixty stories you
asked me to write, answered his Wis.
ttor. The editor gasped for breath.
" But I didn't ask you to write any
thing Ike that numberp' he said.
s5'Y You expressed your willingness to
accept sixty stories like the one / wrote
On approval, and here they are. i
merely took you at your word, I, quoth
the young Irisbman The stories were
not refused. ~
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1906-01-25
DIR. BRAKES MURDER
PREMEDTATED AFFAIR.

"Details of the shooting of DR.. Drake
are still at variance, but from one
who was in the hotel at Ashley at
the time OF the shooting the Tribune
has cleaned what is probably the cor
rect story: DR.. Drake was playing
smear for the cigars in the hotel Of
flee, when Fullxinson came in and de
manded forty-five cents he claimed
the doctor owedahim. The debt was
denied and hot words followed. Say
Ing he would Elk him, =, Fulkinson
went out and soon returned with a
large revolver in his hand. saying 81
intend to shoot hell out of YOU DIR.
Drake sprang for him, grasping the
pistol hand, but was unable to pre-
vent Full1inson's shooting him several
times. Notwithstanding his wounds
he finally floored his man, hut fell
himself and soon expired, FullSinson
escaping in the confusion.
The crime seems to be one of pre-
meditated murder and the country is
being secured for the wretch. He was
traced ten miles southeast of Ashley
and hopes are strong of capturing
him. The coroner's jury found a yer
dict essentially in accord with above
statement of the shooting. a..sy. J..
Mrs. Drake took the body to Min
neapolis for burial : ,12*~e...
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1906-01-25
TRIAL OF PACKERS, CASE.
District Attorney Continues Statement
3 .y ,,.% 81 to the Jury. 81

sass5 .taF a-4t 10 Tic JuTy Vs.
Chicago, Jan. 25.D District Attorney
Morrison continued his statement to-
the Jury in the packers case during
the day. Mr.. Morrison declared that
the packers are not entitled to inn
munity because they did not claim 1t
at the time COMMISSIONS Garfield
was conducting his investigation into
the beef packing industry and were
not sworn when they gave evidence. 4
District Attorney Morrison then de-
clared that he wished the jury to dis,
regard the fact that many of the de-
PENDANTS in the case are men Of wealth
and position. 3 p q. e s5,s 81. hi
1--WE, are not prosecuting these men
because they are rich" he said. The
government admires a rich man who
has profted honestly. A man like Mar
shall Field, who was buried while the
attorneys for the defense were telling
of the honest money made by these
packers, commands the admiration Of
the nation. It is the man with tainted
money that the government is after"
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1906-01-25
The Hammins BIRD Flower.

Alletedo avasisis, the wonderful SO
called 'thumming bird flower Of the
plains of eastern Turkey, stands unique
and alone among the many specimens
Of floral mimicry that have been classi-
fed by modern botanists. 1t IL a beau
ttful blossom Of variegated hues, the to-
tai length of the entire flower being
about one and three-quarter Inches. AS
one might imagine from its name, it is
an exact image Of a miniature hum
ming bird. The breast is green, the
wings deep rose color, the throat gel
low and the head and beak almost pure
black. The only particular in which 1t
Is not perfect bird is that the stem
gives it the appearance of having but a
single leg and foot: ~
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1906-01-25
FLOOD AT YOUNGSTOWN.
Heavy Rains Fill Cellars Almost to
-. '., = N. Sidewalks. sS Il y IL -

Pittsburg, Jan. 25.--The business
portion of Johnstown, the famous food
city, is again suffering, this time
through heavy rains. Cellars under all
the downtown buildings are filled al
most to the sidewalks and much mer-
chandise has been ruined. There has
been stage of twelve feet of water in
the Conemaugh river and if the rain
continues as it has for the past eight
cen hours the city will likely suffer
much damage. r. $ss..ss
In the lowlands on the outskirts the
water has sent the people TO the sec
ond floors of their dwellings and much
hardship is being experienced. One
street car line has been obliged to
suspend and the fire department has
been kept at work pumping water
from cellars of large business places.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1906-01-25
TROOPS DELAYED BY SICKNESS

Departure of Second Infantry for Phil
s.5 ~ippines Postponed, 4. !.
Denver, Jan. Is. Orders have been
received at Fort Logan from the war
department at Washing ton to post
pone Indefinitely the departure of the
Second infantry for the Philippines.
The regiment was under orders to
start for San Francisco during the
day. 5G..1 szs. 2 :Ies + 81
p The postponement was necessitated
by the breaking out Of measles and
humps among the soldiers and they
Will be quarantined at Fort Logan.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1906-01-25
RELATING 10 c,oNTRABAND.
Moroccan Conference Adopts Report
\ EaS Of c. oa,ff1itfee.

Moroccan Conference Adopts Report
OF Committee. #
Algeciras, Spain, Jan 225. The Mo
roccan conference at It's session dur.
ing the day accepted all the articles
of the report of the committee on con-
traband relating to the prevention OF
the trade in contrabalfd8 arms and
passed to the conside ration Of eco
nomic quest ions. The. Spanish dele
cation. as previously agreed UPON
presented all the preliminary pro-
posals. submitted. The draft OF the
convention for the reform Of taxation
In Morocco contains no sharply con-
troversial points. ms N.
The Outlook For History. s
History must be human, making It's
final appeal not as a monument of cru
dition, but as masterpiece OF art in
which the collective deeds and pas
sions Of men shall be not merely pic.
tured with photo graphic accurac y, but
vitalized and interpreted. Let us not
suppose that this is a new aim. The
great historians have always held it.
The idea that Thucy dides and Tacitus
neglected to consult all the material
available in their time is ludicrous.
Gibbon knew his sources" as pro-
foundly as the iinpeccably correct Gar
diner. Mommsen, we may be sure, had
not, like Stubs, a body Of evidence
which he dared not explore. The mas
ter historians In the future, by what
ever method they may work, viii prove
themselves to be akin to these In In
sight, in power and In art-W.. R.
Thayer in Atlantic. :5: ~
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1906-01-25
i HAYSTACk MON I'm EMIT.

Marks Birthplaee OF Foreign Mission
Work In This Country. 81,
Many q visitor to Williams college Is
taken to the birthplace Of American
foreign missions, marked By unique
monument In d little park near the col
lege grounds. s *t 5 y.
For once IN the history Of the world 4
prayer meeting is commemorated by q
monument In Mission park in Will
Jamestown stands a shaft which was
dedicated on Sunday, July Is, 1857, to
the memory Of Ave students Of Will
Hams college who met at the close Of
one sultry summer day ID the year
1906 to hold prayer meeting, az was
their custom. They were oyertaken by
"a sudden shower Of rain and were COM
PEELED to seek the friendly shelter af-
sorded them by neighborfng hay
stack
h H The group OF young evangelists who
were present at the prayer meeting on
that particular occasion consisted Of
Samuel ]. Mills, James Richards, Fran
els e. Robbins, Harvey Leomis and
Byram Green.
Sheltered from the rain by the hay
stack, they continued amid the conltct
of Tho elements their devotional exer-
discs and discussed religious topics Of
deep interest to themselves. While the
storm ragged Mills communicated to his
fellows the plan OF executing q great
( life work. It was nothing Iess than 4
) mission 10 Some haathen land and the
ultimate evangelizatio lion Of the world.
They communicated their plan to
such Of their fellow students as they
believed would sympathixs with their
and organized the Society of Brethren,
q secret society, which had for iii OBJ
Ject the establishment of foreign mis-
sfcls. 80 ssa
The result Of the prayer meeting was
the organization In Bradford, Mass, Ia
1910 of the American board OF COM
nlissioners for foreign missions. From
this start grew the great society of the
American board, which has distributed
millions Of dollars SINGS the ilrst
meeting Of aye persons its corporate
and honorary members have Increased
10 over 7O, O00.
Years after the students had formed
their great scheme OF eyangelixation
the spot where they held the prayer
meeting was marked By q cedar stake.
This led % the purchase Of Mission
park BIZ The alumni OF Williams col
iege and III 1851 to the erection and
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1906-01-25

No Pill is as pleasant and positive i
DeWitt's Little Early Risers. These
Famous Little Pills are so mild and
effective that children, delicate ladies
and weak people enjoy their cleansing
effect. while strong people say they are
the best liver pills sold. Never grippe.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1906-01-25
STATE NEWS

The Fargo Forum remarks that at
Bismarck it is impossible to secure: a
jury to convict a blind pigger. At
Washburn, a few miles up the river,
wholesale convictions have been
made this winter. H =
1t is reported that the Minot Optic,
which has been in the hands of r. C..
Sanborn as receiver for several
months past, had been sold to the
Second National bank Of Minot, which
held the heaviest mortgage on the
property. Who will have charge of
the paper was not disclosed. ss
In county court at Minot Charles
Mikleson of Berthold, who was arrest
ed last week on a charge OF SANDER
Ing the character of Miss Christina
Lunda, entered a plea of guilty when
he was arraigned before Judge Davis.
The court. imposed a sentence Of 80
days I'M the Ward county bastile mad
also attached a fine of $50 and costs
to the sentence. Mikleson is young
man, 20 years Of age, The complain-
ing witness is a well known lady Of
Berthold who had Mikleson arrested
lor making slanderous remarks about
her character. X a. .5 II
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1906-01-25

Small Brother enthusiastically ,
grandma, Harry broke the record at
the college. contest! Grandma-Well,
declare, that boy is always breaking
something! What will it cost to fix it,
or will he have to get new one2
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1906-01-25
Removal Sale at Faunce's.

Everything at cost ana many things
below cost to reduce stock prepare
tory to moving into my new quarters,
the Sloan property on Fourth street,
which will occupy as soon as 1t can
be got in condition. E. F. Faunce.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1906-01-25
4 VAN | ! / J {

Advertisements under this head win be in.
serted for ONE CENT: A.WORD each inser-
tion. No publication for less than 16c. Cash
must accompany out of town orders. ssK
Advertisements in this column having letters
or numbers MUS be answered through core.
spondence. M
To insure publication Of Advertisements in
p. %. ~
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1906-01-25
FOR HENr---Ro oAAs

TO RNas Rooms for fight house
kesping; also single rooms. Nm.
a1ire Dakota Block
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1906-01-25
Ask Your Ticket Agent
for tickets via the
WISCONSIN CENTRAL ny.

to 3se8s
y ilwaHkee, Chicago,
and all Points East and South
Convenient Trains,
Pullman sleepers, Free Reclining
Chair Cars, Dining Cars.
For full la formation address
q ii. . Berge Travelling Agetits
3II Robert ST, ST. Paul MINI.
or JAS. q. Pond, Gent Pass. Agent,
Milwaukee,. Wis.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1906-01-25
FOR f7ENT--ssousE8

10 RENT House for small family:
city water; Sc per month Inquire
af g. Az. Nolbert.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1906-01-25


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Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1906-01-25

Insure Viii i. D. EdIsks NV Ysra lIls|
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1906-01-25

lMs0DERN BROTHERfzO0D or ANERfEA
~ ~ II EIS EVERY SECOND AND FOrJKTRs
= rhrrsdsy % each rronfh sn Oddfeiiosss hsif
II =. q. e president; MM Ida Whits. -.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1906-01-25

First class comp itDrs wanted ct Far
go, North Dakota Apply, etatdng
wages and experience. to j. r.
FIarsiy secretary ot inc Typotnseas,
Fargo. N. ID.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1906-01-25

Los "A six months old black ana
white setter puppy, Finder please
advise X, Tribune.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1906-01-25
.Iyy!:ANr|Ep.

WAN making ait 420 Fourth
street, 20 per cent discount for
thirty days.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1906-01-25
HELP M ANTED MALE

AGENTS WANTED, Big pay. cash
advanced weekly Steady employ
ment selling our superior hardy
d nursery stock Oregon Nursery Co,
Detroit, Mich. s$s
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1906-01-25

svsAayTEIs lain sewing Of ali Kinds
ct 2i7 Second street.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1906-01-25
Ear sfaf sgsF3.

s Hubby ldespera tel live me your
cicfhesline. I'm going 10 hang myself
Whey lHweetiya Oh, George. I'm SO
sorry TshIa clothesline Ii 10 rotfea III
Won't hold you You'll have to buy
one. dear Cleveland Leader.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1906-09-08
Ito be continued.)


The distinctive weapon of the Swis,
was the halberd, which was their prin
cipal weapon at Morgarten and Lau
pen. 1t Is curious to note how the Teu
tonic nations, even to this day, prefer
the cut and the Latin nations the point
We have been told by German officers
that when the German and French
cavalry met in the war of 1870 the Ger
man sword blades always flashed yer
tically, over their heads, while the
French darted In and out horizontally
in a succession of thrusts. Even the
German dead lay In whole ranks with
their swords at arms length. So the
English at Hastings worked havoc
with their battleaxes. The Ntherland
mercenaries carried hewing weapon
at Bouvines. The Flemings at -Cour.
trai used their godendags fitted alike
both for cut and thrust, and finally the
Swiss made play with their halberds,
an improvement on the godendag.
The halberds had point for thrust.
ing, hook wherewith to pull men from
the saddle and above all a broad, heavy
blade, most terrific weapons" (valde
terribilia), to use the words Of John of
Wlnterthur, "cleaving men asunder
like a wedge and cutting them into
small pieces" One can imagine how
such blade at the end of an eight
foot shaft must have surprised gallop
ing young gntlemen who thought them.
selves invulnerable in their armor.-
Macmillan's Magazine.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1906-09-08
STORY OF THE CRANBERRY.

liant of Imposing Lineage Firs,
Known I'm America 100 Years Ago.
The history Of the cranberry can be
old on bit Of parchment no larger
han the fruit itself, but to Judge Its
interest by Its length would be like
|anking the berry's Importance by its
weight The cranberry, to begin with
he day OF Its Christening, was so named
|ecause its sponsors fancied that Its
|ud resembled a crane, and, In truth
ust before the bud expands into the
perfect flower with stem, calyx and
PETALS. 1t resembles the neck, head and
pm Of that ungainly bird. Hence II
vas originally dubbed CRANBERRY"
Popularized into cranberry.
Like all families of Importance ln'thc
agricultural race, the cranberry has an
imposing genealogy; Its European fore
bears belonged to the clan of the vac
finium oxycoccus; how long the Amer
can branch, or the macrocarpon, has
been established here nobody knows, but
{ began to attract attention about 100
ears ago. Its acquaintance was first
cultivated In the Cape Cod region of
Observation-Disclosures England has ever
been ready to pay respect to ancestry.
1t gradually worked Its way out Of
Pbseurity until to-day the cranberry oc-
pipes a place of no mean Industrial i'm
portance In the community; yearly It
odds to the wealth Of our nation all
| he way from 100000 to $4,oOO,OOO.
rhe family is exceedingly prolific, L.
100000 bushels being produced In the
United States, leaving Europe far be-
bind in quantity as well as In Its dual.
|ty.
About 80 per cent of the family are
BORN and reared in Massachusetts-for
|he greater part In the districts of Cape
Pod, Plymouth and Barnstable. New
Bersey, which deyotes more of Its ter
ritory to the cranberry than any other
State In the Union save Massachusetts.
rolls up "a per cent and takes second
place. Some years ago forest fires de-
'troyed the marshes and dried ND the
streams of Wisconsin, calamity
which reduced the production of the
Wisconsin berry to IL per cent and
'ored that State to assume third place.
'ut Wisconsin is gradually recovering
md is striving for a position at the
head. The rest Of the cranberries hail
rom Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana,
iowa, Kansas, Maine, Michigan, Mime
'ota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New
FORK, North Dakota, Oregon. Rhode Isl.
md, Washington and West Virginia.
searson's Magazine.