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The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1906-07-04
Opie Read and His
Experience In Texas

~PIE READ, who recently made
lecture tour through Texas. tells
~ this story Of an experience he
had down there:
.:lou know" says Mr.. Read, trains
are never expected to be On time in
Texas. When a train is scheduled to
arrive at 8 o'clock you are generally
safe in calculating that it will not get
there till II or II. Well, had an en-
gagement in a certain town one night
and was at another station about
twenty miles away. There was train
which would land me at the objective
point at Z o'clock in the evening, II it
happened to be on time, but I thought
it would be we'll to make inquiries. In
reply to my question the station agent
said:
"I reckon there amt no use expectin'
the train to get here much before 10
o'clock. It's been on time once this
year, but it amt no ways safe de-
pendin' on it,
s'Not being in a position to take any
chances I hired a man with buggy to
take me across country. After the lee
ture I found a number of travelling
men at the hotel, and they were all
anxious to get away. There was
train scheduled for 7:15 in the morn
ing. but the landlord said he reckoned
it wouldn't be along much before noon,
univ
time or if it had nobody remembered it.
''Still, we all got up bright and early
the next morning, none Of US being dis
posed to miss the train if it happened
to be on time. and we were thrown into
a state Of great excitement when at
7:1O there was a long toot, heralding
the trains approach. Everybody hur-
ried down to the station and there,
right on the dot Of 7:15, the train pulled
in. We were so happy at the prospect
Of getting away and so filed with en-
thusiasm over the engineers achieve
ment in bringing the train through on
time that we decided to make up a
purse for him. When everybody had
clipped in spokesman was appointed,
and he went to the cab to present the
money. After he had made felicitous
little speech the cash was offered. but
the engineer pushed it away, saying:
"'Gentlemen,' I fully appreciate your
good will and the generous spirit which
has prompted you to make up this
purse, but I cannot accept the money.
My conscience will not permit me to
do it. This is yesterdays train '"-Chi-
cago Record Herald.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1906-07-04
Quarrel Over the Telephone.

She Gin a huff, at the telephone)-1s
this Mr.. Higgins?
He recognizing the voice)-Ies, dear.
Don't you dear me-
"Why, Fannie! What's the
Don't Fannie me either. Mr.. Hug
gins! I've found you out at last.''
"Why, Fannie, there must be some
mistaken
Il just called you up to tell you that
our engagement is broken off,
This is pretty sudden. Why didn't
YOU tell me sooner?' with a little laugh.
"The wire was busy, that's WHY
And bang went the receiver On the
hook.-Yonkers Statesman.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1906-07-04
Man and His Valet.

II never saw a man so entirely de-
pendent on his valet
"Quite helpless without him, eh:'
"Quite helpless. Mabel told me that
when he came to propose he brought
his valet with him."
What was that for"
'Why, when ne reached the proper
place his valet spread hemstitched
handkerchief on the floor for him to
kneel upon."- "-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1906-07-04
A Choice of Evils.

Landlady-Would you advise me to
send my daughter to cooking school
or to a music school? Boarder (refec-
tively)-Well, I think I'd send her to
cooking school. 1t may be more fatal
in It's results, but it isn't anything like
so noisy.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1906-07-04
DinlomaticaIIY Put.

II am afraid you are absolutely gov
erned by your wife"
NO." answered Mr.. Meekton, who
had been reading the foreign news,
Pm not absolutely governed by her,
but 1 must admit that I am very much
within her sphere of influence. ."-Wash-
ington Star.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1906-07-04
Hopes.

II hope the government will fix up
some scheme to prevele the railroads
from costing the people too much" said
the earnest citizen.
Yes" answered Farmer COrntossel,
"an' then maybe the railroads will try
to get back an keep the government
from costin' the people too much
Washington Star.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1906-07-04
Awakening,

''The Chinese are getting to be quite
expert in military matters, aren't
they?"
Eyes; they are beginning to realize
that the man behind the gun is more
important than the man behind the
washboard" "-Washington Star.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1906-07-04
Pleasure Trips.

Cheap rates can now be obtained on
the railroads to visit Charleston and
the Isles Palm; Savannah and Tybe;
Asheville and the mountains and nu-
merous other summer resorts and
places of amusement. Take Sun
days trip of pleasure and see the
sights and have a nice time.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1906-07-04
so noisy.
StfnEy.

ut seems strange" said Deacon
Mayberry as he counted the money
after church, that u large congrega-
tlon can be so sIaall."-Philadelphia
Telegraph.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1906-07-04
Top Liner.

What are your favorite books:'
asked the literary person.
Really" answered Mrs. Shopleigh,
II can't name them all offhand, but
my husbands pocketbook heads the
list" Houston Post
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1906-07-04
# tie Baby is Cutting Teeth

Be sure and use that old and we'll tried
remedy, Mrs. Winslow's Soothing
Syrup, for children teething. ItsootE-
es the child, softens the gums. allays
all pain, cures wind collie and is the
best remedy for diarrhoea. Twenty
five cents a bottle.
If It is the best Of all.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1906-07-04

tite. Although he gazed at her with
reproaches in his looks, she chatted
away about trifes until the meal was
finished and didn't seem to notice that
he wasn't enjoying himself. 1t was
only when they had got seated for
the evening that she asked:
e HAS anything gone wrong with you
today. Mr.. Bowser?"
you are the one who ought to
know he sternIy replied as he turned
on her.
why, how should know, dear:'
Perhaps you will tell me what you
cali that. be said as he produced a
hair5rush and slammed it down on the
table at her elbow.
Its a hairbrush, and it looks like
the one you've had for the last six
months"
$50 it is, but where did find it this
morning when took the car and went
to get out my handkerchief? ask
you where I found it. ask you to
imagine the smiles and giggles Of the
passengers as I drew it from my
pocket"
THAT is just like you. After brush
ing your hair this morning you put the
brush in your pocket. Mr.. Bowser, you
must break yourself Of being so alb
sentminded.''
Did Not Look After Him.
.And yet you, my wife-the woman
who should look after me-let me go
away with that brush in my pocket!
You didn't care tinker's tunk, Mrs.
Bowser. whether I went away with
hairbrush or handkerchief in my
pocket. That's your wifely love and
care for me! If you had been on the
street car when I pulled it out and
wiped my mouth on the back Of it
you'd have probably giggled the same
as the other tomfool women did"
''Well, what else?" she asked, smiling
in spite of herself.
..Look at this blamed old collarv' he
thundered, as he rose up. do you see
how it's raveled out on the edges? Do
you see three paint spots on II: Do
you see that even a longshoreman
would be ashamed to wear it,
81 see it, Mr.. Bowser. Yesterday l
hunted up lot Of your old collars and
put them in a bag to give away to
tramps. With two dozen new collars
in your dresser you went to the bag
and got this one out Why do you do
such things?'
81 don't do 'emv' he shouted. But
il did it's your business as loving
wife to notice them before go away.
All day long the bottoms Of my trou-
sers have been under my feet. Maybe
you will tell me that slipped out Of
the house last night and stole a pair
belonging to giant?"
She rose and walked over to him and
unbutsoned his vest and threw it open.
Only one suspender was in sight. She
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1906-07-04

ALI human power is compound Of
time and patience-Balzac.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1906-07-04

Ask your dealer for T. X. L.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1906-07-04
~Vacation."
still Prayinr For a Man.

Sf1l1 PFayinB For q Nan.
She's got a brand new auto cap,
She's got some auto clothes,
She's got a pair Of goggles and
A smell guard for her nose,
She's got a veil quite big enough
For mosquito bar,
And now she's praying for man
Who's got an auto car.
-Yonkers Statesman
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1906-07-04
DRESS GOODS AND SILKS

We are receiving new goods in this de-
partment daily
5O-inch Mohair, all colors ........ 4Sc.
36-inch Brillantine blue and black. 25c.
27-inch China Silk, all colors. . 4Sc.
18-inch White Jap Silk ..... Csc.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1906-07-04

We have very good bargains in all and
will be pleased to have Lexington friends call and be
shown through our stock.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1906-01-10
AIDED re TOWNS BEAUTY.
esae Man Supplied Trees to All OF
TonaWanda. #

esae Man Supplied Trees to All OF
TonaWanda. b
Or. Heinrich G. Leonhardt Of Ton
AMANDA recently supplied almost the
whole city with young trees. At din
nw which he attended he heard the
suggestion made that the city needed
shade trees. immediately he bought
thousands Of young elm, maple and
chestnut trees, and as soon as it was
possible had them shipped to Tona-
wanda and stored in nursery there.
Then he announced that 4 all who
would might have trees by applying
at the nursery. The effect was won
derful Streets that never would have
had trees were soon filed with -four.
fishing young saplings that in twenty
years viii be priceless magnificent
monument to one man. Two thousand
Of the trees were distributed in an in
credibly short time. There was more
tree planting in Tonawanda than ever
before. The only condition attached
TO the offer was that persons taking
trees should guarantee to plant them
for shade purposes and to plant them
in accordance with directions given at
the nursery. Country Life in Amer
ica.. B5 ~ 5ssss 3s 4.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1906-01-10
AN ARTISTIC CALENDAR.
For Richness, Beauty and Artistic
Merit the Malt-Nutrine Calendar for
fons N,retr;ne ali f>fbars Il

For Richness, Beauty and Artistic
Merit the Mait-Nutrine Calendar for
1906 outstrips all Others.
The art calendar for 1906 issued by
the Anheus er-B Busch Brewing associa+
ton, is an unquestioned triumph OF
artists genius. 1t Is composed OF
Ave panels, each 24x10 inches i'm size,
representing the four seasons, the ex.
ira panel being a calendar of the year.
The panels are Autographed in
twelve colors, picked out with gold
and are bound together with silken
cord. =, - III. &#, VI. -.
The subjects, from. the brush, OF
Maud Humphrey, the celebrated ar
list, are idealized female figures
handled with the chaste delicacy and
feeling which cbaracterdzes Miss
Humphreys work. :,.-.s
Surrounding the central figures are
descriptive border designs from the
brush of C. A. Etherington, a pupil
of Mucha, Paris, the greatest living
decorative artist. These are repre-,
sentative of this great artist and in
common with all his productions are
indeed a symphony of color harmon.
ies. r
We understand that this handsome
calendar, with the season panels en-.
tirely free from advertising, will be
sent to any address upon receipt of
25 cents or the tops of twelve red, tin
foil caps from Malt Nutrine Bottles,
sent to The Malt-Nutrine department
of the Anheuser Busch Brewing AS
ISOLATION, st. Louis, Mo.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1906-01-10
BURLElGH COUNTY HORSE
Rhea W., the Greatest Show Horse In
the Country, Was Raised Here.

Rhea W., the Greatest Show Horse In
the Country, Was Raised Here.
Although not generally known, "a
full sister to the great Rhea w. Is
owned in Fargo The animal, Dakota
Belle, is the property Of Charles w.
Darling Of the firm of Benton &
Darling, and is often seen ON the,
streets of Fargo attached to a light
vehicle. e. .5.@sa -, "a. 49, 4
In many respects Dakota Belle is
equal to her ilIustrious sister. She is
a dark mahogany bay, six years old,
and, in the words of a veteran turf
man, ''as handsome a hoss as ever
trod the earth. - }.ss 3s:s .5.#
Rhea w. is known from one end of
the country to the other. She r was
bred near Bismarck by DR.. Bentley
amid is now owned by, Miss Catherine
Wilkes of Guelph, Ont. Although she
has been entered in practically every
bdg show in the country for the past
few years, she has never been beaten
and was one Of a pair sold some time
ago for $4,000. Is
Both Dakota Belle and Rhea w.
were raised on the open range in the
western part of this state. Until she
was nearly four years old Dakota
Belle was never in a stable. !
What value do you place on 1Dar
kota BELIEF" Mr.. Darling was asked.
'tShe is not for SALE" was the reply.
''and, although I am not a rich man,
l will give $1,000 for mate for her.
Mr.. Darling is enthusiastic over the
state as "a horse breeding section. He
believes that the country In the vdcin-
ity of Bismarck has no equal for rails
ing fine stock and this belief is borne
out by the fact that the greatest,
bench show animal in the country.
Rhea w. lis a product OF that section.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1906-01-10
LYNcHINGS,

The past year showed a decline in
the number of dynchings in the Unit
ed States, the record being the best
Elm twenty years. But &c lynchings
took place, compared with 81 in 1904,
104 in 1908 and 1876 in 1901. The
highest level was reached in 1892,
when mobs destroyed 235 persons,
iaWlessness uslrping the province OF
law DO an precedented extent. The
first ten years of the last twenty
showed a steady rise in the number
of aynchfngs, and the last ten years
a steady fall, the rate of decrease
since 1891 being over 100 per cent,
and the rate of decrease in twenty-five
years being twenty-five per cent. sS.
Lynching is not a sectional question
NOT a race question: but a moral
question. It is true that the majority
OF the victims of lyncnings were col
ored persons, but the North has fur
nished it's share of the lynchings, as
we'll as more than it's share of tine in
dignation over them. No defense OF
lyniching can be made, nor would any
sensible person attempt one. 1t is the
result, as a rule, of the irresistible
anger of a mob, which will do things
abhorrent to the individuals which
compose it. That generally there is
some hfdeous occasion for this out
burst of human passions is no JUS
LITIGATION. There is al law for offend
ers against the public peace and
safety, and the law should handle
them. In too many cases the respon-
sibility for lynchings must be laid at
the doors of officers of the law who
are careless in the execution of their
duty, and who by their own disregard
for the majesty and saIfatity of the
laiW breed the laWless spirit that re
suits in mob Eiolence and its spawn
of outrages. g III ,.+.@.....I
There lis occasion for great rejoic-
ing that statistics should show de
crease in the number OF lynchings. 1t
means at least that the law is being
more vigorously and effectively en-
forced, if it does not mean a lessen
ing OF the crimes that tempt, by their
horrible nature, to mob violence. It
means a greater respect for the law
and its officers. a respect wnfch can
only be gained by strict enforcement
OF law and scrupuloals attention to
duty by officers of the law. 1t may
mean, too. that the fear bred by mob
violence has ctlrbed the Ibba,ck pas.
sions that led to deeds of horror 50
great as to turn peaeeaible comn1lini.
ties into mobs S.$ XXI
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1906-01-10

The Moonshineris Daughter Friday
might. Reserve your seats early. :.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1906-01-10

SOIne tdSte me lITyous can. IL a5AE8T
The old man filed the vessel with
fair water, and the youth tried To drink
from it. He could moi, though, succeed.
70 whatever spout he put his lips the
water refused to flow from that open
ing, flowing from half d dozen other
ones instead all over his face and neck
That's enough for me- = he said.
This puzzle tanRard,n said the anti
quarry, dates back to the seventeenth
century Every tavern had one III those
days The landlord would fiji 1t with
ale Or sack on beer, and IL you could
empty It down yolr throat you got
your drink for nothing. Otherwise you
must stand treat Many d seventeenth
century laugh these puzzle tankards
must have caused.
I. 1t was, you know, quite impossible,
unaidea To- solve u tankard's secret
The secret Of this tanKard Of mine II
to place your little finger over tie fur
tlaar spout, yonr thumb over that one
and yosIr left hard thumb oyer The
hulli Now ron can drink, you see
froln the sls, IN stad erspout Ia comfort. I
eIphla Bulletin
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1906-01-10
ghe Bisa.arek Tribnue,
BY M. II. JEWELL.
THE DAILY TRIBUNE.

i OtA1L1 1NAboNE-
Published every afternoon, except Sunday,
at Bismarck, North Dakota, is delivered by
carrier to all parts of the city at SO cents per
month, or Sc per year. The daily sent to any
address in the United States or Canada, postage
prepaid, IS per year; $3.50 for SIX months;
S1.25 for three months.
THE WEEKLY TRIBUNE. e..
! Published every Friday; eight pages, CON
aaining a summary of the news of the week
local and foreign--particular attention being
said to state news. Sent to any address, post
age paid, for 81 for one year; so cents for SIX
~sonths; rs cents for three months.
a The Bismarck Tribune is the oldest news
aaper in the stste--Weekly established june II
vars; Daily established 1881. It has a wide
circulation and is desirable advertising me
aium, being published at the capital of the
ssate It makes feature of state news, Of q
semi.ofhcial character. and is therefore Partieu
van of state affairs-political, social and bust
cess. .--'r .-
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1906-01-10
THE PUZZLE TANkARD.

1t WIS a Feature or the Seventeenth
Century Tavern. !as&{&, I
i .sThis is puzzle tankard." said the
antiquary. .'Try it,
The tankard, OF peculiar shape, with
odd little spouts protruding from It in
unexpected places, was made Of blue
glazed ware, and on tt was scratched
the stanza:
From Mother Earth ~ W
I$claim my birth; e e, isa
I'm made q joke for man.
But now I'm here 5{8
Filled with good cheer,
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1906-01-10

Don't run around the streets look
ing for a dray. Phone to No. 81 and
get what you want instanter. Wach-
ter Dray & Transfer Co. *7
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1906-01-10
II the Baby 10 Cutting Teeth.

Be sure anu Use that old and well
tried remedy, Mrs. Winslow's SootI
ing Syrup, for children teething. II
soothes the child, softens the gums.
ailays all pain, cures wind collie and Ii
the best remedy for diarrhoea. Tween.
ty-five cents a bottle.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1906-01-10

{ I will close out my entire stock of
wall paper before February LIST at
rs per cent off the already low prices.
About two thousand rolls to dispose
of at once Call and see Faunce
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1906-01-10
New Interpretations.

The Bismarck Commercial Club,
Bismarck, N. D. Incorpo "A. W.
Lucas Andrew Miller, e. P. Quain, O..
H. Will, R. D. Hoskins, &c. p. Reming-
ton, G. sC. Wachter, J. H. Newton, o..
n. Durham, Robert Orr, VIM .O'Hara,.
| Non's Evangelical Lutheran church,
Irene, Cavalier county, N. D. Ineor-
operators Ole T. Nelson, John P. Bors-
tad, Henry. A. Solberg, Irene, N. D..
Sigdal Norwegian Evangelical L1uth-
eran church, Dayton, Nelson county,
AZ. D. Imoorporators CLAUS Twete,
Andrew A.. Heimark, Deehr, N. D.;
| a. Borgerson, Free(born, N. d. =
Z Perry Norwegian Evangelical Luth-
Ieran church, Primrose, Steel county,
n. D. Incorpo John HallingsL
Istad, H. ]. Kindly, Primrose, N d.;
| r. O. Kyernen, RoseVille township,
Trail county.
Rnssell-Miller Milling Co., Fargo, n.
D., increase OF, capital stock from
$3.50, 900 to $350,O0O. -. ..ss5..
Darcy State Bank of Darcy, N. d.,
has increased capital stock to $4,000,
and surplus to $4,000. rzqs "a
III First State Bank of Leine has
changed its name and location &, to
First State Bank of Bergen.
The Grand Forks Mercantile Co.
has increased it's capital stock from
100000 to $150,00O. 49,
Westergaard Machinery company,
Valley City, N. D. Capital. $25, 900.
Incorporators-W. J. Westergaard, C..
B. Swanson, J. S. Molstad, Valley City,
N. D. ,..f. I'll. +
Grand Forks Steam Laundry, Grand
Forks, N. D. Capital, $4,000. In
corporators-W. A. Collins, Grand
Forks, N. D.; Gus Nsils, Grand Forks,
N. D.; G. p Collins, Ridgelawn,
Mont. c. G. Neils, Grand Forks, N. D.
The Mork- Moen Co, Souris, Bottf
| neau county, N. D. Capital, $4,000
Incorporators--L. J. Mork, M. e
Moen, sourds, N. D.; Ole Crogen, Bot
! tineau, NJ. d. ...J i. IA. & .s%%: I
/ National Abstract, Loan and In
/ yestment company, Minot, Ward iooun
| ty, N. D. Capital, $4,000. Incorpora
tors Jules Lambert, Jr., Donothe;
i Lambert, Minot, N. d; Geo. Hmslie
Thomas ]. Gagan, F. @. EImshe, p. q
Norton, Alex. e. Elnnslies Devils Lake
The Woolyerton Smut Treate
4 Manufacturing Co., Minot, Wand coll1
Ity, N. D. Capital, $4,000. Incorpoi
atorsC. d. Woolverton, D. @. Greer
leaf K. e. Leighton, Minot, N. ID.
!, Hanfboro Mercantile amid Inves
Iment company, Hansboro. Towne
county, N. D. Capital, $40, 600. Ii
corporators Peter Nelson. Fargo, 4
d.; G. A. Paetow, Valley City, N. b.
Dora n. Nelson, Fargo, N. D.s NJ
Casselton Telephone company, Ca
gelton Gass county, NJ .. Capita
$4,000. Incorporate RI 8aer
5dith, Nc M Meredith, Gasselton, I
d; W. G. Maefadden, Fargo, M. ID.
Farmers operative Mercantil
company Of Litchville, Litchyill
Barnes county, IN. 40. Capital, $50
900. Incorp w !. #. Krenz, j
"a. Hanson, i. w. Berg, g. Buetos
Dennis Kelley, Aug. Anderson, AZ
0uren hagen LdtchYilie, N. ID.
WashbHrn Hail associat ion, Wasi
burn, 4. .. Capital, 81. 900 Inconpo,
ators G Forbes, W. d. NuessI,
Aug. p Johnson, WasaIburn, N. b.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1906-01-10
why .Hia2

Sa II, as some say, billiards is the dew
IFS game. then let us hsat5 the deyil
and take it fson him. Eg should he
have and kse15 the bs 81 indoor game
In existence Excl an s;ss.5 .4S5s
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1906-01-10
Hospital Makes It's Ice.

T. ~ e 20 ~ iNEs
The Middlesex hospital in London,
has a plant producing sthree tons Of
ice in twent2-four hours. at cost OF
- A ton, against $$5.4s a ton when pur.
ser. G#S* u. *55