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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-19
The Harvest Victim.

From the Westminster Gazette.
BY the middle of the month England
will be dotted over with stacks of corn,
and almost all of them, when matched
will be crowned with a wisp of straw tied
onto a stick or a pitchfork, and looking
at distance about as much like a bird
as a scarecrow looks like a man. This
almost universal and apparently meaning
less custom is a relic of the pagan times
before the Roman conquest, when the
tillers of the soil killed a human victim
to propitiate the spirit of the corn. and
buried him, or part of him, in the stack.
Our wisps of straw represent the effigy
which in Liter days was substituted for
the victim. Traces Of this superstition are
found all over the world. and in almost
every century, survivals of the dim ages
when man looked upon the gifts OF ma
ture as boon to he bought with a price
of blood.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-19
The Search for Bargains.

In this view of it as we'll as from other
standpoints real estate just now is look
ing very good to people who have any
money to invest and especially when they
find that owing to shrlnkages in values
in other directions it is necessary in some
cases for owners of property in order TO
protect their ir terests to offer their realty
at prices that will command a ready sale
In other words, it is the opinion that
bargains are to be found in the market
at this time and especially for cash buy
ers. This phase of the situation is not
overlooked and If there We're more people
forced in the market there would be more
transactions reported. The fact is that al
this time as at all times Washington
realty has proved to be such a good thing
that it is strongly held. and il matters not
what the state of the country may be
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-19
ONE-STORY STORES
SOME RECENT CHANGES ALONG
G STREET.

vT-7f,o .h, 49,, c+,--. e.o-o ,oo,,,ios .
-,1,oo ~ ,.so-,-ir.s. IN tive n,.ro, Ii,r,itr os
no 1,,,si,,ass eec+fops of q CIV. ~ whore
t!''''" upon Pi"PSitH S'I"d'S" ~ "
EeighborEood where It's owner may at the
time deem it inadVisabi- to put up q
f,fcLo~ e,r,,o+,,ra ,.t tho cit, ie GROWING
$50,
N'-i' SUN ''l''"''> ''"' '.-' "7'i'''''" AZ
upper stories, e''h@r inT the purposes OF
lofts or for moderate-priced flats. is said
+, he increasing
TT, 1T, - 49, . ,.,
~
. remarked an drtlEt operator IN realty
is as great q mistake from an owne--
ship and rental STANDPOINT as would be
The crartip0 of 4 hr1iI.,ius, IN q u,iahb0r-
rord f3r which thora is mn demand in
tret Immediate z-iriuit,-
In determining uron TIE character Of
building an owner intends To erect. due
regard should he had for tn. naiehbor-
hood the trend of business in that d.
rection and tn possibilities of the future
as well as the needs of the present Some
one-sro-v stores erected along upper 1Ith
street Illustrate the Loiut
advantages OF Upper Floors.
"AU Of these e.oras vvaro rented shortly
1.a,. ,.,,,-,1,.;l,, C.r,,. o-,.,,.r. J.. ~.
vicinity. howeva~. built stores with from
one ia three upper floors for fiat pur-
poses. and net ONLY were these stores also
at once rented upon completion. but the
flats a~e for the most part all taken.
In fact, It * my understanding that fats
800 Slo.eS IN ms E9plaiS improving
runied as soon as the st~rIrtnree are
COMPLETED \ number. of buildings in this
locality. heretofore occupied as dwellings
are being remodeied into stores, with
wv - "o'is ais" "''Ue- ''lZSu INTO
''.'Tbrsa ov-na~s are UiI4-ar,a1.e 70 meet
a demand, while the one-stCry store must
remain as Single renting proposition. the
-ouI-",,t.D una "dI'S II b"iiiS hieNd'H
iN' ''',''''"'i''' SUI 'S9' am at i"SS 70
.'iiHtt S''''i" WY ." iieI9 VIII erect oh"-
Ss"'S 81 - III ne ~" W Se''loi' oI
'he Guy IN instance serves on the
- - S,ue % '''L stit.'' SPUN oI Ne"
i'Ih q 1ll'' ,lyL u" 81. ileIt arr I.iIte
NJ" stoIt .u'iuHhSS l"SL competed Two
'oeH' 9ItI's ~ ,'.!r-sl. HIg!cA, dILu d tiiIIu
d Iil,eiS cplS'' uc,eu pui'"lIs Win tnree
Upt. t3IIi 10 i'uH. 50 up'h
'Nt.tS "u'luiI9, an" a. iSHI,S prop
IsitIohS' as ven as !etIiF Lcidlhgs. the
800 s'., ne, =" ia' aLiaau 81 ttle
~ - 80 lIiP'l ,S'H -
- Ia iar'' 81 tlE iaI'eI. viii 'le
mp oN ~ WI leiS ''.,oi ilr'u Is 50
MA Ne" 'lid' 1t SPEAKS ior i'seii'
Improvement on G. Street.
90.
VI INK IAiN'H iii'pioNI4s Iadil thoi-
ouShtares IN the do"ntoWn business sec
ton none is going ahead faster pr0por-
1fora+a1,- tia, fs {: {. cot from, 7tb 70 15+b
- -
800 non
WITHIN the past rev years the char
actar nf its buildings have been largely
changed and II * nov = rival or = straet
=, +., .-5 -. -,,
-, ,,,-l,,.-.'. 'i'a' re-
OF jHt recent improvements IN store prop
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-19
Suit to Set Aside Bill of Sale.

Suit in equity has been instituted by
George " Turner against Julian II.
Evans and Blanche LaGlson. TO set aside
e bill Of sale made by Evans to LamsOn,
of certain fixtures used in q barber STOP
conducted by the former. The bill is
filed by Attorneys Lambert & McLean
and R. H. Ieatman,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-19

For preparing a waterproof paper
which will shine in the dark use the fol-
lowing mixture: Forty parts paper stock
10 parts phosphoescent powder, 10 parts
water, ! part gelatine and l part bicro-
mate of potash.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-19

The density of population in Austria
liza increased from 12T to 1.3S in the six
years from 1891 to 1905. The population
densities in the other continents, accord
ing to the report. are follows: Europe,
100: Asia. 40; Africa, Il. and America, O..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-19

When the telephone wires are over
land the speed of transmission is at the
rate of 5000 miles a second; where the
wires are through cables under the sea
the speed is only 5000 miles second.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-19
Travel on z Street.

y close observer % the city and of
the changes which are going on has
reached the conclusion that during n.
busy hours OF the day the tide Of peo-
pie on + street IS about equally divided
between the two sides Of the street
This circumstance made an impression
on him for he recalled the time, and
not So many years ago when the north
side Of that tuorcughfare seemed to
take ali the people. or ct least Il large
proportion OF them.
Now. however. III the retail shopping
district any distinction between the two
sides OF the street which existed seems
10 he ignored. ana the public use both
Just as their engagements make con-
venienL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-19
DILAPIDATED HOUSES
AMPLE POWER TO CAUSE RE
MoVAL SUGGESTED.

Under the regulations of the fire limits
the day OF the frame building in the built
up portions of the District is happily
passed so far as new structures are con
cerned. though there are still many frame
dwellings, reminders of old days. within
our boundaries.
The limits of the powers of the city
authorities having to do with such mat
ters,' remarked a contra ctor. ''as regards
the condemnation and razing OF old struc
lures declared officially to be insaultary.
should he amplified rather than curtailed
and a determined effort Should be made
within the next few years TO condemn and
demolish hundreds of these old structures
which are not only eyesores on our streets,
but are actually unfit for habitatIon, even
though they may just squeeze outside OF
the provisions of the insanitary building
act.
In my trips around the city. especially
in some sections where there are many of
the old frame buildings still standing l
have noticed this summer and fail that
number have been torn down, to the de-
cided betterment of their respective neigh
borhoods.
Some of the oder brick structures could
well be included within the provisions of
the act and its scope ought to be stretched
in all cases in favor of demolition in these
instances rather than otherwise, as hun
dreds of these old frame shanties and
brick rookeres in certain parts of the city
are not really worth the cost of tearing
down. yet their owners will not repair
them. and they are occupied by an unde-
sirab.e class of tenants, who. were these
habitations demolished would be Obliged
to seek better quarters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-19

Previous TO 1860 the French would not
eat potatoes, il being supposed that they
would cause freckles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-19
The Northeast Sideways.

Attention should be invited to the con-
dtion of the subways, or tunnels, in the
northeast, which go under the newly
created railroad approaches to the union
station. There are five of these sub
ways. extending from II street to Florida
avenue. but the one which demands the
Immediate attention of those having such
matters in charge is the longest, at II
street.
This subway is several blocks in
length and is now entirely covered over,
an Indifferent light being afforded in day
time Though small pieces OF glass set in
cement at intervals. On days when the
sun is obscurad this subway is quite dark,
and even on bright. sunny days it is none
too well Illuminated. The electric Lights
Cor night illumination should be largely
increased in number, and the subway
should be kept in much better sanitary
condition than it is. 1t is very dusty. and
the sidewalks are W.T. from water which
drips from the walls and surfaces above
This defect should be remeded. and until
it is the sidewalks should be swept sew
eral times each day"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-19
Disfigure a. Block.

Sometimes two or three of these d
structures, and in other cases a row, will
disfigure an entire block, but the owners
of the better class of houses are pOwer.ess
to compel the owners of the dilapidated
buildings to either improve their holdings.
or replace them with new structures. The
act in question should be given this winter
serious consideration looking toward a de-
cided enlargement of the powers of the
commission.
Il have observed, however, that in sec
tons OF the city where the frame building
still obtains many owners this fall have
given their structures coat of paint, the
example in many cases of one or two
enterprising owners having been followed
by others in the immediate neighbor-
hood. a few dollars expended in paint VIII
change a dingy structure, or a row, from
an unsightly into a presentable appear
ance, and where there are hundreds OF in
stances in section, the general effect, SO
far as the city at large is concerned. IS
very marked.
I'm fact, the weather this fall has been
excellent for painting purposes and L
have observed that owners of all classes
of buildings, from the business section to
the outlying districts, have been more
energetic than in former years In this
comparatively small but decidedly i'm
portant matter of local Improvement
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-12-10
" sSFel
DEATH OF KING OSCAR

Sweden loses both monarch and a.
friend in the death OF King Oscar, to
whom contenpo criticism accords
wisdom, moderation, statecraft and
kingliness v. B. Chamberlain Of the
Journal at Minneapolis, who spent q
summer III Sweden during the time Of
the crisis between Norway and Swed-
en-, pays this tribute TO the dead mon.
arch.
The first Bernadotts secured Nor
way for his appanage BY invading and
threatening the country, after ii had
been delivered into his hands by Eu-
rope. Yet he took counsel Of his bet
{ ter self and granted It the Eidsvold
constitutions The fourth Bernadotte
permitted NorW az to 90 her way again
{ more Iii sorrow than in anger He
raised no hand to prevent what bic
Thought an Illegal and unconstitutien
Al act. TIe permitted no member d
{ his family It'd cduntenance the tall
that was rife Of belIig erent reprisal
!: He caused 1t I'd be known shat no mat
ter what might betide in that tense
crisis Of 1906 be would never consenl
To war unless Sweden were attacked
The unfon, he declared, was not Wortf
The blood and treasure that woult
have To De expended If 1t were to bs
saved BIZ war Once before, lii 1886
be had with firzls hand put down i wa
party that had arisen, led BY his owl
cfs, who now succeeds him snstal
us young and hot 5blooded then and
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-12-10

By Congressman Gronna,s bill tax
OF one fftieth of one percent per an
mum is proposed to be collected from
national banks on the average annual
amount OF their deposits for the pur-.
pose above stated The fund shall
be- retained by the comptroller OF the
currency to Equidate In full all the
claims of depositors in any national
banks that become insolvent after APP
plying the proceeds Of the assets Of
such bank as far as they will go to-
wards paying depositors. In addition
3 percent shall be paid on all such
amounts due depositors from the, time
the bank becomes insolEent. The bill
extends the same privilege to any
state bank also with due precautions
conditions to be ascertained by the
government. Congress viii no doubt
enact some legislation looking towards
the further security OF depositors in
banks OF the country which quasi in.
dorsement BY the authorities ought
to be worth more than it is.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-12-10

rs wanted ID LEAH swedish soldiers
W tha IA IS If l,,bristaania Ia settle
fhe cr,sis 4ban Impending InmetIl-5
ale trouble was ayerted but for ten
svaars ms conf NV s.rsy lhetween ina sis
Tar countries continued. mill The Nor.
5wesians brought it ia i Sudden head
In .h,ne 1905 4.
There we're many other forces for
;peaee that summer in sweden. besides
the king. The .socialistic working
n,e1l, 4 organizations had made a sol
smn vow that they would not bear
arms against their Norwegian. breth-
rem and that is necessary to tie the
hands Of ta,a government they would
declare a great strike. d.
The cautious and conservative peas
ant marty. too. had made up its mind
nof to, be hurried into war. But there
was in military and aristocratic cir
alas a strong desire to punish Nor.
Way., and If this lingo policy had
been supported nv ths, king, war would
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-12-10

crease Of nearly $4,000 over the same
month a year ago. IN a country where
farm crops this year are worth in
real money more than ST., 900, 900
more than a year ago. there is small
chance for real financial depression.
The solid prosperity of the Northwest
is proving somewhat overlooked,
but most valuable advertising asset
just at the. present time.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-12-10

i Franklin w CHESS, pastor Of St.
Pauls Methodist church in Dickinson,
has called upon Mayor Manning to
take action in relation to yiolators of
the prohibition law in that city. Rev.
Giess declares that he knows all about
II, which means very likely that the
reverend gentleman has the evidence
and if he has it it is likely that the
mayor will act. 5..
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-12-10
Doll 10 Be Given Away

A beautiful doll three feet high.
fine curly hair and goes 10 sleep. You
can see It in the window at the Fair
store. With every 10 cent purchase
you have the privilege of voting for
any fayoorite little girl--the little gu
receiving the most votes to be. Civ
EN- the doll Christmas Eve. .R
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-12-10

a The Grand Forks Herald suggests
that if everybody will pay upas far
as he can't will help to relieve the
stringeney.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-12-10

Judge Engerud Of Fargo will act as
United States district attorney during
the absence OF Attorney Rourke, who
has gone to the springs for treatment.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-12-10

Step in the store and look over
the bargains on our rs. cent table.
Goods worth up to so cents are on.
this table for only Is cents For one
week only. 8ss
G. w WOLBERT HARDWARE co.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-12-10

st PAM item says ST. Paul
postoface receipts for November do
not show mat the bank furry mas had
much effect and demonstrate an I'M
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-12-10

The Butler Studio has just received
from New York the finest lot Of
Christmas mounts and folders for the
holiday trade. You are cordially in.
vited to call and inspect them. The
folders are of an entirely new desiun.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-12-10
NORTH DAKOTA NOTES

courtenay is gaining prominence
as q cattle shipping point. 81
The justice shops at Courtenay
have been working overtime.
Elk Sheriff Gardner OF Bottineau
county has removed to Dayton. o..
He must be an old soldier.
AS: IA result Of the recent fires in
some towns there will be more fire
proof buildings in the future.
D The Medina Citizen again calls at
tention TO the advance in the sub
scription price to so per year.
The New Salem Herald reported a
case of restitution In family in the
Blue Grass section Of Morton coun-
ty.
The people Of Valley City are fight
ing the possibility Of dual telephone
system as bitterly as Fargo did q year
ago.
Kenmare has some fend that is
worse than a dog poisoner. He ter
lures animals SO badly they die some
days afterwards.
Ramsey county has a woman with
an invalid husband A strong husky
man insulted the invalid. The wife
took up the battle ana licked the In
suffer. s,85f.
i Z Z. B. Hanna is making a faVorable
impression everywhere he speaks
and receives many pied ges Of support
In the interest Of his candidacy fol
congress.
The robbers who went through DR.
Trips house at Kenmare and ther
set 1t on fire to conceal the burglar.
also slit the hose while the firemer
Il were fighting the flames.
Il y - = s
The WaIhalla Mountaineer Is con
1. WINGED that If there was law Ieav
ing the election exclusively in tn
control Of the Grand Forks Herald
that paper might be satisfied.
Some farmers are careful abou
1.-The manner in which they white
y their stock but very careless In tn
I manner In which they care for thei
4 farm implements.
Having had a lawyer. doctor an
"a preacher on its editorial STAFF tn
Bottineau Gourant now has a ne
editor who Is said to have been
druggist and later took course i
undertaking and embalming.
u ~ ~
4 Chas. Bratten, section foreman
/. Wsndmere. recently went to WiscoI
Il sin TO see mis- father in-law the firl
& time he had met the gentleman, q
i made such a good impression the q
J. man gave him 300 and he II comm
out here in the spring to start
bank.
) Beginning Monday Webb Brother
4 viii be opesl rights until Chris
mas
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-12-10

Beginning Monday Webb Brothers
win be open nights until Christ
mas.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-12-10
aJbe is,,l arek grii,nile,
~ m. II. Jewell.
.fHE DAHL TRIBUNE.

ssEf5
y Siisned every morning except Monday,
il Bismarck, North Dakota, is delivered bv
iaIrasr To- all parts Soft the city at 40 cents Pc
month sor 80 per year. If sent by mail
through the post office, 81 per year. The
daily Sent TO any address outside Of Bismarck
n the United States or Canada, postage pre-
paid, 81 per year; So for six months; 81 for
hree months. 5Ss III n tf 3353l
THE WEEKLY TRIBUNE.
Published every Friday; twelve and sixteen
pages; containing summary of the news of
the week local and foreign particular atten-
tion being paid to state news. Sent to any
address, postage paid, for 81 for one year; 50
cents for sin months; 25 cents for three
months. TAI ri 3sg 5l @
The Bismarck Tribune is the oldest news.
yaper in the state Weekly established June
III, 1873; Daily established in 1851 n It has
q wide circulation and is a desirable advertis-
ing medium Being published at the capital
Of the state it makes asfeature of state news,
Of "a senii-oficial character, and is therefore
particularly Interesting to all who desire to
keep the run of state affairs-po political, social
and business. 8
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-12-10

Senator Me- unaber's bill to prohibit
the sale Of liquor III buildings and
ships used by the government is sim
liar to a bill introduced In a former
congress by Cong ressman Ellis Con
gress previously put liquor out of tihs,
last government building ID which II
had been sold soldiers holnebut
IT was done IN an appropriation bill
and must be renewed yearly It
seems logical that congress having or
dered II out Of ali governm int build
irgs, will be willing to pass q statute
to keep it Out il the matter is strong
III pressed Liquors having been or.
dered out OF the navy by Secretary
Long. II sea1ls logical also TO make
the exclusion there permanent by d
statute cofresp onding to that Of the
army
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-12-10

Beginning Monday Webb Brothers
will be opsn nights until Christ
mas.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-12-10

The supreme court has passed
eleven applicants for admission to the
practice of law. The examination of
the court are thorough and comprehen-
5siye without being too technical and
the applicant who passes the test
may feel sure that he is qualified to
begin the practice of law, at least
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-12-10

You can get q 10 percent discount
on all styles Of 22-cal. rifles and they
make very nice Christmas presents
for the boys.
Pick out one early, and have it put
away for your son. ss3Ss5
Prices $3.50 to sI2.6O each. 3
d, w. WoLBERT HARDWARE co
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-12-10
OF ASSOCIATED PRESS
CUT AND DRIED

The Searchli light of Fargo has great
deal to say with regard to the recent
conference at Grand Forks, abiding
to its being held in the Open. attend
ed by insurgents from all sections of
the state and representing the UNI
biased sentiment Of insurgent repre-
sentatiyss.
In this connection an analysis of
the recent conference is Of some inter
est It is charged openly that dele
gates to the conference from Dickey
county Cong gresham MarshalPs home
county, comprised a part at least Of
the stalWart delegation at Jamestown,
and that the chairman OF that dele
cation, who signed the agreement by
which the stalWart ticket was nomin-
ated was a delegate Objection was
made by some insurg snts to the pres
ence Of these men in the convention,
and the committee on credentials adj
mitted them through an arrangement
SgiIlCAuSu " lItt$tniOuSu UGlGSdtSS Ii
carry out the wishes of the leaders in
the convention movement and insure
the nomination Of the men selected in
advance for indors emealt. IS
Ss Tn the light OF these facts, it is wor-
{ Thy of note that the claims Of the con-
yentfon adherents that the convention
was free and untrammeled assem-
blage Of insurgent delegates are bosh
and nothing more. The convention
was called BY half dozen leaders to
get themselves indorsed and they saw
I to it that enough delegates Of the
right sort were there to do the indors-
I ing.
The Tribune has had no desire to
nnisrepre this convention. But it
objects to the blatant nv ocrisy Of the
claims that the convention was other
than cut and dried affair.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-12-10

The reciprocal demurrage law, pass
ed at the last legislature Of MINES
.ota has been in effect Ave months
and official reports from that state
show that but four claims against the
railways have been presented under
the new law. The car situation is
evidently improved. 5.z
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-12-10

Beginning Monday Webb Brothers
will abe opan nights until Christ
mas.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-12-10

BEGINNING Monday Webb Brothers
viii be open nights until Christ
mas.