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Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-06-30
THE MEEK MULE.
Our Four Legged songster That Wears
Wings on It's Head.

Our Four Legged songster That Wears
# Wings on It's Head.
As BILL the desert evangelist, once
said, the mule is the only bird that
has thing to kick with and wears it's
wings on the side of its head. Bill got
religion after he quit driving mules or
else he quit driving mules when he got
religion. Anyway, he knew what he
was talking about.
The theory of evolution teaches us
that the jackass is an unexpurgated
edition Of the jack rabbit, bound in
leather and complete in one volume.
Both have the same characteristic hind
leg motion, but with the difference
that the rabbit thereby propels itself,
whereas the mule propels others. The
latter end Of the mule Is hinged and
has hair trigger arrangement and is
as prone to accidental discharge as
powder mill is to fly upward. There
fore it comes in military matters be-
cause Of the omnipresence Of the ar
my mule with Its peculiar way Of
making itself felt that the rear is the
place Of danger.
A most notable accessory of the beast
is the strident and raucous vocal at
tachment situated up front. No means
have as yet been discovered by which
this mechanism can be fabricated, and
the melody is sort Of cross between
our neighbours monograph and the
whistle Of the pancake factory across
the river. 1t is mostly nocturnal in
Its manifestation. 1t Is curious fact
that this apparatus is controlled from
the rear, for to uncork the music the
beast has merely to extend its caudal
appendage into horizontal position
It Is said by certain rash individuals
who lean toward osteopathy that this
vocal exercise may be suspended by
hanging the monkey wrench to the
safety value. But do not consider
| this healthy amusement and am In
clined toward absent treatment. .
Although the latter end Of the beast
Is loosely hung and the former adds
insult to injury, yet, interesting as
are both these phenomena, the super
lative characteristic Of the creature IL
it's expression of countenance. That
long ascetic physiognomy bounded by
those hopeless ears and quivering lips
seems infinitely sad and yearning,
with that meek, long suffering, quoth-
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. look in its eye
You are conscious Of a feeling of sym
pathy for this fellow creature. You
reach for your bandanna and draw
nigh to sympathize with Its grief and
soothe its plaintive mood, when, biff.
you are knocked into the middle Of
next week, while the mule looks round
with that heartbroken expression as II
to say, "Such sad accident, wasn't
it?'
The moral Of this dissertation is that
it is time to put the cart before the
horse when the horse Is a mule. Earl
81. Greasy in Minneapolis Journal.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-06-30
MAORI TRADITIONS.

Legends and Customs Of the Natives
tsss Of New Zealand.
Many traditions Of the Maoris Of
New Zealand indicate true refinement
of feeling. That Of Niwareka, or Great
Delight, is one Of these and represents
q gentle Maori maiden, beautiful and
modest, who, though deeply loving her
bridegroom, yet shudders at the bar
barity Of his people and at his delight
in bloodshed and cruelty. Unable to
bear the sights and sounds around her,
she passes from his embrace and seeks
the shadows Of another world. Only
through great suffering and sacrifice
does her young husband, unable to bear
his solitary lot, redeem her from the
shades. This beautiful legend is bound
up with the origin Of the custom Of the
tattoo, an ordeal which the lover was
compelled to endure that he might
realize the nature of suffering.
One of the finest legends of old Mao
ri romance relates how daughter Of
the heavens condescends to dwell with
man, but, repealed by his rudeness
and want Of sympathy, ascends again
to the skies, carrying with her her
earth born child. Her husband is only
able to reach her and regain her love
by climbing upward, not by earthly
tendrils, but by those which, descend
ing from the heavens, have taken root
in earth"
One curious feature of the domestic
life Of the New Zealand natives is that
the old women are led to believe that
the highest honor they can enjoy is to
be permitted to do all the cooking and
prepare the food. A great deal Of la
Dor is thus left to them, which they
cheerfully perform, resenting any In
reference on the part Of the younger
Maori women, who thus have plenty of
leisure for enjoyment. Chicago News.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-06-30
PERSON mai

Lewis B. and Harry Olson, hard
ware merchants of Driscoll, were
transacting business III the city Mon
day.
Helen Hoskins was passenger
north on the 500 yesterday morning,
to spend the balance of the week
with her friend, Olga Rupp at Bald
win.
Roy Roberts surprised his many
friends Monday afternoon by strtk-
ing the city for a three days visit
He is now located at Trout Creek,
Mont, where he is head bookkeeper
for a large firm Of railroad contract
ors. He returned to his labors Mon
day. While here he was the guest
Of Phil Myer, at the Hoskins resi-
dence.
P. G. Remington made a trip to
Wilton today on business.
Mrs. "A. Barnes Of Scranton, Pa,
is here visiting her daughter, Mrs.
1. P. Baker and Mrs. Russ.
Archie Grant, one of the "McClus-
ky s.Invincibles,' was in town Mon
and filed on some Mclean county
land.
Mrs. J. B. Belk, nee Bentley, is a
visitor in the city from Jamestown.
Chas. e.. Ward of Dickinson, is
in the city in the interests of the
Dickinson Business and Normal
college.
G. D. Harvey of Sterling came up
from the claim yesterday for a
chance to enjoy metropolitan life for
a few days.
Ralph Anderson, the Democratic
war horse of Wilton, was in the city
over night.
Chas. A. Patterson of Linton re-
ceived the fellow craft degree in the
Masonic lodge Monday evening.
Editor WATSON of Mercer, Mclean
county, was in the city Monday.
In town last night: Thos. Wilson,
Dickinson; H. F. Newman, Max;
Clyde Colder, Ashley; VIM. Ander
son, Garrison; J. J. Hango, Sibley
Butte; Wesley Deich, Garrison.
Attorney Lane Of Linton, was tran
sacting legal business in the city on
Monday.
H. r. Berndt will represent the
local Masonic lodge at the grand
lodge meeting at Fargo.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-06-30
BRYAN

Lincoln, Neb., June 29.-Aecording
to the hasty estimate made by the
county assessors, VIM. r. Bryan
stands eighth in the list of Lincoln's
wealthy men. Mr.. Bryan's posses
sions, as that same official has esti-
mated them in the list filed today in
the court house, total the modest sum
of $84,500. The total is made up of
the following items:
One hundred and thirty-five acres of
farm land GO acres worth $4,000, in
the name Of Mrs. Bryan, $29,125.
House at Fairyiew, $21, 1000.
Improvements, barns, ETC., $2,325.
The Commoner, $19,250. gt
Personal property, $12,S0O.
The latter item is made up of the
following as returned by the owner:
Household goods, $500; jewelry,
$500; twenty-one head Of cattle, ST..
200; deeds, $3.50; cash on hand April
81, $1,000; piano, $500; pictures and
engrayings, s1,2e0; agricultural tools,
$3.50; four horses, $500; notes, $1,000;
firearms, $3.50; diamonds, $500; six
vehicles, $500.
In Nebraska the law is that every
thing shall be assessed at it's cash
value, but as rule the valuation
made represents about ,three-fourths
of the true value. If this rule holds
good in the case Of Mr.. Bryan, his
possessions in Nebraska, real and per
sonal, are worth slightly in excess Of
s1O0, 900.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-06-30

5ent, the efforts Of the scholars and
teachers were well rewarded. A col
lection was taken for the foreign mis-
sion in China. Following is the pro
gram:
Song, audience.
Bible, w echsellesen.
Prayer, c. Jahnke.
Anthem, choir.
Der Kindertag, Gladys vesperman.
Inter Jesu Segens (Handen), EN-
ma Haas.
Wer wohnt i'm Himmel droben, An
ME Lengenfelder, Esther Reichert.
Des Voegleins Morgenlied, Sunday
school.
Eur Beherzigung, Herbert Bartel.
Sommerzeit, Gertrude Schweitzer.
Gedicht, Pauline Haas.
Song, audience
Inter Diakonissen (Haenden), Eva
Mauch.
Mary's Wish, Rose Hanlon.
Missions Uebung, Martha Haas, Al
mira Bartel, John Haas and Nevada
Med Donald.
Gaben Fuer Die Mission, Kuni. Len
genfelder.
soung, Weisst du VIE Wei stenre
Stehen, Sunday school.
Collection.
lima Small, Dorethea Bartel
/ Belong to Him, Mabel Nathan.
Song, audience. 3.
Prayer and benediction.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-06-30
AT GERMAN CHURCH
CHlLDREN's DAY PLEASANTLY
OBSERVED SUNDAY s9I 4.
{. { MORNING. 8..s.s

Last Sunday the Sunday school Of
the German Evangelical church OBJ
served Children's day. Rev. w. @.
Menges preached special sermon at
the morning service from the words
Of Jesus, Learn of Me-. Matt, ii 30.
In the evening the Sunday school
scholars rendered a program which is
worthy Of mention, as they deserve
the highest praise for their enthusi-
astic singing and speaking. To Judge
by the smiling face Of everyone pres
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-06-30
He Set a Date.

A merchant in a Wisconsin town who
had Swedish clerk sent him out to do
some collecting. When he returned
from an unsuccessful trip he reported:
"Yim Yonson say he viii pay ven he
sells his hogs. YIN Olesen, he will pay
ven he sell him wheat, and Bill Pack
say he will pay in january"
WELL" said the boss, that's the
first time Bill ever set date to pay.
Did he really say he would pay in
January 2"
well, aye tank so,'' said the clerk.
"He say it ban cold day ven you get
that money. I tank that ban in Yanu-
ary."- Harper's Weekly.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-06-30
The Golden Rule
GROCERIES and NOTIONS

Pint Fruit Cans, per dozen. .75c
Quart Fruit Cans, per dozen. s5c
Half Gallon Fruit Cans, per doz .$1.f5
Plain Glass Tumblers, per dozen. .35e
Hood River Strawberries, 2 boxes .35c
Or by the crate of "a boxes. $s.75
Fresh Eggs, per dozen f5c
Fancy Full Cream Cheese, per 1b. 15e
Best Dried Apricots, per d.. 15e
Lib can Calumet Baking Powder. zoe
2 lbs California Dried Grapes. i. 15c
s. Or 4 lbs for. ............. .25c
8 pkgs. DR.. Prices Wheat Flake
Food for Observation-Disclosures. .25c
Ladies' Misses and Gents Goodyear
Rubbers, big cut in prices. 4
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-06-30
old JACKASS
JEALOUS OLD HUBBY SHOOTS
WIFE AND SON UNDER MIS-
TAKEN IDEA.

Sailor Springs, Ill, June 29Jeal-
Gus Of his young wife and mistaking
his son for another man, Julius Tur-
iner, 6s years old, shot his wife to
death from ambush, seriously wound
ed his 15-yearod son, and attempted
to commit suicide near here last
night, He and his wife had been
separated for four years.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-06-30
BACK 70 THEIR DESKS

Insurance Commissioner Cooper is
expected to return today from his
home at Grand Forks Secretary Of
State Blaisdell is also expected to ar
rive here today or tomorrow, as is
State Auditor Holiness Il ls4s
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-06-30
TRAFFIC RESUMED

St. Paul, Mimi, June 29.-The
Great Northern railroad tonight re-
sumed traffic on the Montana Cen
trial between Butte and Great Falls.
Traffic had been suspended over three
weeks as the result of washouts in
Montana.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-06-30
Perfectly CHARMING,

"You seem to find your book very
Interesting, Miss Maidstone"
Yes, it is one OF the most charming
stories have ever read And so
true to life. Every man In it is a vii
lain. Chicago Record Herald.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-06-30
FOR BRYAN

Charlotte, N. G., June 20. The state
Democratic convention adjourned sine
die at midnight. after instructing the
delegates to the Denver convention
for w. j. Bryan.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-06-30
Few Have.

Money isn't everything"
You bet it amt We've got the
monsy now to stay away more'n two
wesks this summer, but hev we got the
strength an health?"
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-06-30
Telephone Orders sent G. Oh
FREE HoMEsTEADs.

FREE HoMEsTEADs.
- know Of few choice quarter SEQ
tons that can be homesteaded.. Also
know Of some cheap reIinquishments
within six and seven miles Of new
Milwaukee railroad. Call or address
I. T. Rhodes, Home Hotel, City.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-06-30

Dr. Prices Wheat Flake Celery Food
The first thing in preparing this food IS absolute
cleanliness Not human hand touches it from
the washing Of the wheat until served for the
table. 1t contains all the elements Of which the.
body IS composed. Mature has combined these
elements in no other cereal But wheat Il is 50 prepared
that cannot fail TO prove wholesome Diet As break
fast food it IS unexceled.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-06-30
Not Edlple.

! No; our land,ady never serves
planked shad.'
why not 2"
Cant bear to see the plank go to
waste,
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-06-30
Hint 60 Humorists.

n Yew can't becum a Josh Billings
thru poar speliin, nor George AIDE by
Using Lots of Capitals.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-06-30
a Great Thinker.

Wigs Young Screecher Is great
thinker
Wages Indeed.
Wigs Yes; he thinks he can sing.
Philadelphia Inquirer.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-06-30
Confidence in the Press.

My wife often asks me to see what
the paper says about the weather, even
when it's pouring outside"
'Weli?''
Shed rather believe the paper than
her own eyes,
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-06-30
CAYOU & Co
500 Hotel Building
Phone 50
We Sell For Cash Only
Our INDIVIDUALITY

Extra Royal Ann black or white
cherries, per crate .s1.s5
Extra large watermelons, each. soc
Fresh pineapples, each tse
cantaloupe, 2 for ....5...... 2se
California apricots, per basket. SOC
California plums ............. 500.
California peaches, per dog ~. 25o
Fresh ripe tomatoes, per basket. 900
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-06-30

] doesn't quite see why ol. Satin is
lowed to be q boss an have such an
easy time Of it.
Dat ain no easy time. Look at some
q de people we knows dat he'll halter
'sociate wit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-26

suit of the agitation regarding excessive railroad rates, the people of the Ohio nnj Mississippi Valleys have naturally been tempted to turn for relief to the great highways for water-borne corlllic 9c lying practically neglected at their de- ;. Even more potent as a factor in arousiag sentiment on the subject Is the growing reaiization of the possibilities open to such a system of waterways as a 'feedA er'' of the new Panama Canal commerce. With adeuuate channels for our Inland waterways steel from the mills at Pitts burg, wheat from the farms of the Md de West and manufactures from the shops at St. Louis could be deli, cred in the markets of the Orient at cheaper prices than could be quoted by the mer- chants of any rival nation.
 The possibilities of the field and the pressing need for action led President Roosevelt some months ago to appoint the Inland Waterways Commission, the mem bers of which are now to accompany hlm for a personal inspection of their new field of labor, The Chairman of the Com mission Is Congressman Theodore E. Bur ton of Ohio who has been for years past Chairman of the Rivers and Harbors Com mittee of the U. & House of Representa- lives and who Is probably the best posted man in the world on the whole subject of river and harbor improvement. Asso- ciated with him are Senator Newlands of Nevada Herbert Knox Smith, U. s. Com missioner of Corporations; Senator War Ter of Missouri Gen. Alexander Mdcken- zie, Chief of Engineers of the U. S. Army
 lnow in charge of all government river
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-26
The New Styles For Women.

N.If the new summer gowns have conspicuous note at all this year it is in their trimmings, which seem to stand out in bold relief" says Grace Margaret Gould in Woman's Home Companion for May Much soutache in all widths and heavy cotton braid are used, in white and dyed to match the fabric. In the skirt-and-coat suits the outline of the coat is shown by the line of braiding, and either braid or buttons not infrequently trim the back.
 "Tassels arc very much used wherever a place for them can be found The heavy and the fine laces are fashionable in combination for trimming both gowns and separate blouses.
 Very narrow satin paitings are much used as trimming for silk voie and net gowns. They are often introduced i'll some brilliant shade, such empire green on gown of neutral tint. Plait- ings of this style frequently simulate bib effect on the bodice and outline a tunc effect in the skirt.
 Buttons are used not only where they are needed, but where they are not needed on the new gowns. For the tailored suits there are the Undiscovered buttons and the braid buttons.
 ''The white and colored cotton crochet button is extremely high style, and for lingerie waists there are the new pearl bead buttons"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-26

S2T 100000 would secure a uniform four teen foot channel all the way from the unsalted seas to tide water. Yet another scheme Is that for a canal, for which survey has already been made. to connect the upper Mississippi with Lake Superior.
 Whatever be the depth Of channel final ly determined upon there Is no doubt that once our Inland waterways are Improved we will be treated to some miraculous performances In the economical movement of freight Already commodities are moved on the interior waterways of America at lower cost than anywhere else in the world. Just by way of Illus tration 1t may be pointed out that. handi- capped as our rivermen are at present they now move freight on the basis of only three -fifths of mill, that Is three fftieths of cent per ton per mile where as about the best the railroads can do Is two mills or one-6fth of cent per mile It Is predicted that with deeper chan mol 1t will be possible to move ton Of freight Q mile on the Ohio or Mississippi Rivers at the incredibly low charge or one-twenty- of cent
 President Roosevelt makes his present trip on a typical American river steamer -a representative of novel class or craft that are likely to remain tn service in considerable numbers on the Mississippi and It's tributaries even though the chan neI may be greatly deepened as years go by. It Is not too much to say that the steamers of the American inland rivers are peculiar and unique. They are of a standard design made necessary by the exigencies of the service in which they
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-26

and harbor improvement workl; Senator Bankhead of Alabama W. J. McGee Gif- ford Pinchot, head of the |. s. Forestry Service and expert on water supply; and F. H. Newell whose wide experience at the head of the U. s. Reclamation Service especially qualities him to grapple with such problems.
 That the mighty Mississippi and It's principal tributaries must be improved is the eact of Uncle Sam but just how this is to be carried out is yet to be deter mined Indeed, to devise ways and means is one of the duties of the board of ex- perts with whom President Roosevelt Is now to go Into consultation on the spot The supreme question concerns the depth of channel that Is to be striyen for. Some of the most optimistic advocates of the improvement of our inland waterways are clamoring for a navigahle channel fourteen feet in depth, throughout the greater DOT tion of the Mississippi's length.
 Especially is this deep channel sought by the champions of a Lakes to Gulf waterway. Ever since the completion of the Chicago Drainage Canal these enthusi- asts have dreamed of chain of inland waterways whereby freight could be moved by steamer and without breaking bulk from Buffalo Cleveland and other ports at the eastern end of the Great Lakes to New Orleans and West Indian harbors, and perhaps to even more distant des- tinations The Drainage Canal would be connected with the Mississippi through the Desplaines and Illinois Rivers and in one estimate that has been made the en- gineers figure that the expenditure of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-26

river traffic acres of coal are shipped in a single fleet. It Is nothing unusual to see fifty or more coal boats or barges In q single tow and this cargo of perhaps one and one-half million bushels of coal may be spread over m area of more than five acres single steamer with en- zines of say 2,500 horse power will move this tow down the 2.000-mile highway to tide water. It Is something of mis- homer to refer to such a fleet of coal laden 1atboats as a tow, for in reality the towing steamer Is stationed at the rear and pushes rather than pulls It's pom derous load. The position of the steamer at the rear also enables 1t Ito act as sort of rudder for the great expanse of hatboats stretching out one-thlrd of mile in front of 1t. When coal Is moved to New Orleans in the primitive style of wooden coal boats these craft are seldom brought back up the rivers, for their original cost is only $700 each. and this Is considered too modest an investment to justify the expense of towing the boats back up stream, so that the outlay for coal boats is charged In as an item In the cost of transportation.
 St. Louis with her varied industries, the water. gateways to the wheat fields of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-26

Kansas. Nebraska and Oklahoma; Mem phis with her cotton trade and dozen other fountain heads of commerce, will contribute heavily to the traffic of an im- proved system of inland waterways, but none probably will figure so largely in the total cargo movement as Pittsburg, which has been aptly denominated the worlds greatest workshop" Here Is an industrial beehive from which there is shipped each year a volume of freight that exceeds the combined tonnage of New York, London, Liverpool, Hamburg and Antwerp, and certain 1t Is that with n deepened waterway leading southward md the Panama Canal but a short dis tance from its terminal a considerable proportion of this burden bearing would be via the water route. Already the iron masters have enjoyed rates as low as g per ton for rails and wire nails trans ported by water distance of 2,ooO miles from Pittsburg to New Orleans. and nat urally they are keen for an extensfon of such facilities It is estimated that there are now more than 1,200 steamers aud innumerable other craft In service on the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers, and this fleet will be enormously increased if this rich region is granted the boon of an adeouate outlet to the sea-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-26

It takes an army of about 1900 men and costs the tidy little sum of $50 .000oO0 each year to save the slices of the island of Great Britain which would otherwise fall off Into the ocean and disappear for ever of the worlds map. Experts are employed constantly In going round and round the island watching the dangerous places and putting up embankments, piles and planting sand grasses In an endeaFor to hold old England together.
 From ten to hundred workmen work together in gangs doing the repairs to the Island. They drive in line of piles, pump out the water, fill up the hollow with sand plant grass seed, and go on by train or wagon to some other danger point.
 There are forty three cottages on the Isle of Wight alone which for years have only been prevented from sliding into the sea by the labors of the repair depart ment of the British government.
 Along the rivers more or less work IS done of course by this department but patching up the sea coast takes most of the time and a majority of the thirty millions spent every year.
 Even with all this work and expense England loses each year over 1000 acres